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EditorialAslan Shand - 0

Plastic not so fantastic

There is nothing healthier than drinking some water – or so I’ve always told my kids. It doesn’t contain sugar or colour additives – as one person used to tell us as children, ‘it’s sky juice’! What could be better?
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The Good LifeThe Echo - 0

The bakery at the heart of Bangalow

A good bakery is at the heart of a country town, but Bangalow Bread don’t only make delicious organic...
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Byron EchoMandy Nolan - 0

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Why I Love Being Dry

On 13 July I am four years sober. I am one of a growing number of people who decided to quit alcohol. It’s one of the best decisions of my life. My only regret is I didn’t do it sooner.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Longboard titles return to Tweed July 24–30

Billed as the 'longest running event on the Australian surfing calendar', the Thermos Australian Longboard Titles will return for a third consecutive year to Tweed Coast beaches 24-30 July.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
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Entertainment NewsThe Echo - 0

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 8 July 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.
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National NewsThe Echo - 0

NSW confirms first case of H5 avian influenza

A giant petrel found near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, was confirmed positive on the weekend for H5 high pathogenicity (H5 bird flu) avian influenza in laboratory tests by the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.
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Stories about "Water Supply":

Council keeps Lavertys Gap option alive despite mounting concerns

Local News Paul Bibby - 0
Byron Shire Council has voted to continue investigating the use of Lavertys Gap as a water supply for Mullumbimby despite staff advice that the scheme faces major regulatory hurdles, water quality concerns, and increasing costs.
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Securing safe drinking water for Tabulam

Local News The Echo - 0
The village of Tabulam, west of Casino, is on the path to securing its first ever drinking water supply network, thanks to a $400,000 investment from Kyogle Council and the Australian government’s National Water Grid Fund.
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Funding secured for Mullumbimby’s emergency water supply

Local News The Echo - 3
The NSW government says the security and resilience of Mullumbimby’s water supply will be greatly enhanced by the announcement today of the $6 million Mullumbimby Water Main Upgrade project.
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Residents face being cut from Mullum’s water 

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
Dozens of Mullumbimby residents located close to the town’s local water source at Lavertys Gap Weir in Wilsons Creek are uniting against a recommendation by Byron Shire Council staff to disconnect the town’s local water supply.
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Putting infrastructure into focus

Byron Echo Catherine Cusack - 2
Is there anything more boring in the realms of public spending than infrastructure? Infrastructure spending does nothing to increase teacher salaries or accelerate elective surgery. 
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250 homes without water in Tweed Heads

Local News The Echo - 0
Five water mains have broken in Tweed Heads leaving 250 home without water for most of today.
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On the art of stealing water for profit

Articles & Columns The Echo - 8
Australia is now experiencing devastating fires. So far, it is estimated that over 18 million hectares (46 million acres) have burned. The response from our leaders has been deplorable.
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First water delivery to residents for Byron Shire Council

Local News The Echo - 4
There were only a few minor hiccups as Byron Shire Council began its first delivery of potable water to rural residents this morning.
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‘Room for more water carters’

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
Water utility Rous County Council says they are doing everything they can to help rural residents with access to water cartage as drought continues to impact the region.
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Rainy days, no time to waste that water

Local News The Echo - 0
Once upon a time, it was illegal to have a rainwater tank in suburbia but now it is time for a change and you are being challenged to keep your water usage to 160 litres a day.
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Local News

Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

The Echo - 0
Police say a man will face court today, charged after 12 windows were allegedly smashed in Ballina last night.   Police say, 'About 10.35pm (Thursday 9 July 2026), police were called to Martin Street following reports of a man smashing windows'.
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Local News

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

The Echo - 0
With a government agency now investigating the alleged clear felling of natives on a large private block in Lennox Head, Ballina Greens councillor Kiri Dicker has told The Echo that contractors were felling trees all morning, ‘trying to get the job done’.
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Local News

Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

The Echo - 0
Police say a 20-year-old Ocean Shores man is behind bars (refused bail) and will face court in Tweed Heads Local Court on 18 September, charged with advocating terrorism.  
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Local News

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

The Echo - 0
Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
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