A recent screening of the film 'I Swear' brought a tear to more than one eye, as the small Lismore community of people living with Tourette syndrome (TS) gathered to support each other and raise awareness of this little understood human condition.

I first met Jenny Dowell OAM when she was the mayor of Lismore, and I was sent by The Echo to take photos, of...

From a gym on the main drag in Lennox Head, to a new home at Epiq and a second gym in Byron, Surfit is on a steep learning and growth trajectory – now celebrating their first year, Surfit gym Byron Bay is looking toward the future and many more years ahead.

The day before Greg Mcqueen died in Brunswick Heads, the funeral director arrived at Greg’s home to organise his services.

2025 captured – Echo’s photographers had a busy year

VIDEO: A short interview with Dr Marco Giuseppin about the latest twist in his career.

VIDEO: A short interview with Associate Professor John Stevens discussing Lifestyle Medicine and shared medical appointments.

VIDEO: A short interview with Dr Joel Hissink discussing bowel cancer and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – it's important do your poop test!

VIDEO: A short interview with Dr Marco Giuseppin about careers in rural health

If there’s one thing that has come out of the recent flood and fire disasters, it’s that communities are putting energy into looking at how we can do things better in the future.