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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.
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Local NewsEve Jeffery - 0

Pups, people and police had a Dogly good time at Love Lennox

This year's Love Lennox Festival went off with a bang and a bark as the much anticipated Dogly Fun Show took over the main stage area for plenty of K9 fun.
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The Good LifeThe Echo - 0

Burn After Dark: Three Blue Ducks

Following a sold-out debut in 2025, Burn After Dark returns to Three Blue Ducks on Thursday, 3 July from...
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Byron EchoMargrette Young, Skennars Head - 0

Humanity together

Dale Emerson’s letter last week expanding on Chris Hanley’s attitude to The Echo, and to our world, was impressive....
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Tweed tip gets an upgrade

A major upgrade of the Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre has been completed say Tweed Shire Council, 'transforming the Tweed's tip into a site that is easier to use and recovers far more material from landfill'.
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Local NewsAslan Shand - 0

Are retirement villages what Byron Bay needs?

Developer DD Resort Living is seeking community feedback until June 18 on its proposed retirement living development in Byron Bay.
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Byron EchoAlan Dickens, Byron Bay - 0

Speaking and listening

All of a sudden Council’s supposed experts condemn the Wilsons Creek weir water quality during rain events, which would...
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Stories about "Tropical Cyclone Alfred":

Was your business or not-for-profits impacted by Cyclone Alfred?

Local News The Echo - 0
The NSW government has now opened applications for these organisations that suffered direct damage from Tropical Cyclone Alfred and severe weather events since 18 May. 
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$17,000 donation to Marine Rescue NSW – Point Danger

Local News The Echo - 0
The vital role that volunteer organisations like Marine Rescue NSW – Point Danger play locally and their increasing importance in the face of climate change disasters was highlighted yesterday as Tweed Shire Mayor presented them with a $17,000 cheque. 
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Immediate action needed on Northern Rivers wetlands 

Local News Aslan Shand - 0
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has highlighted the need for action on protecting wetlands in the Northern Rivers as multiple fish kills have occurred following the cyclone. 
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Byron Shire beach erosion Q&A 

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
While significant beach erosion along Byron Shire’s coastline from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowly making a recovery, The Echo asked Council staff if they expect the state/federal government to provide funds to help with any remediation.
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Lismore Regional Gallery is temporarily closed

Local News The Echo - 0
Following Tropical Cyclone Alfred the Lismore Regional Gallery will remain closed until all exhibitions have been reinstalled. 
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Waiting for the Great Leap Forward

Byron Echo The Echo - 6
As I anticipate my first encounter with a tropical cyclone, I find it hard to sit still and thoughts swirl through my mind like the winds in the storm.
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Urgent action needed after Ballina fish kill

Local News The Echo - 7
Blackwater is the likely cause of a fish kill that has occurred in the Richmond River, at Ballina following ex-cyclone Alfred.
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Fresh off the plane and into a storm

Local News The Echo - 1
Chinese visitors, Zhixidia and Chaoping Li, arrived into Sydney on March 4 to pick up their camper van, and were on their way to...
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred hardship grants available

Local News The Echo - 0
The Commonwealth and NSW government have jointly funded emergency financial assistance following Tropical Cyclone Alfred of $180 for individuals or up to $900 per family.
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Rapid relief fund for Cyclone Alfred launched 

Local News The Echo - 0
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation has launched the Northern Rivers Rapid Relief Fund to help support on the ground, grass roots organisations following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. 
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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

The Echo - 0
Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.
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Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

The Echo - 0
The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.
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Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

The Echo - 0
Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.
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Community housing industry call for major expansion in upcoming NSW budget

The Echo - 0
The community housing industry are calling on the NSW government to use next week's State Budget to unlock a major expansion of community housing.
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