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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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Byron EchoSimon Alderton, Byron Bay - 0

Mandy’s column 2

Congratulations, Mandy Nolan, on winning Greens preselection for the state seat of Ballina. As a swinging voter, I can’t...
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Byron EchoSapphire Rochelle, Myocum - 0

Amani’s bite of the Big Apple

Although I was grateful that The Echo wrote an article about my daughter Amani Wiriyanjara being accepted into the...
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Local union players to benefit from Legacy grants

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local councils and rugby union clubs to take advantage of an opportunity to upgrade their facilities, player pathways and increase local participation.
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Local NewsPaul Bibby - 0

Bigger community say on hospital land

Byron Council has voted to give the community a greater role in shaping the future of the former Mullumbimby Hospital site, despite concerns from some councillors that additional consultation could further delay the delivery of desperately needed housing.
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Local NewsHans Lovejoy - 0

As NSW govt boasts its support for festivals, let’s dive into where they haven’t

The NSW government today spruiked that Casino's CBD will host one of Australia's great transport events after Casino Truck Show secured funding under the state government's 2026/27 Regional Event Fund.
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Local NewsTricia Shantz - 0

Vale Ev King-Prime

Ev King-Prime opened the first art gallery in Byron and helped develop the nascent visual arts scene on the North Coast.
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Stories about "Westpac rescue helicopter":

4WD rolls on beach, south of Evans Head

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Westpac Rescue Helicopter media say that around 11am, on Thursday 21 May, they were tasked by NSW Ambulance to a 4WD rollover on 10 Mile Beach, south of Evans Head.
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Urgent inter-hospital transfer for man in his 60’s

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Around 4.30pm, on Thursday 14 May, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an urgent inter-hospital transfer from the Grafton Hospital to the Lismore Base Hospital. 
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Child struck by a quad bike near Lismore

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At around 5.45pm Wednesday 15 April, a young child was struck by a quad bike at a property south of Lismore, sustaining injuries, says Westpac Rescue Helicopter crews.
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Elderly man falls through roof near Murwillumbah

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A male in his 70s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter’s critical care medical team for multiple injuries after...
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Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash near M’bah

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A motorcyclist sustained serious injury after an accident near Murwillumbah on Sunday, 15 February.
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M’bah teen sustains serious injuries from horse fall

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A Murwillumbah teen suffered serious head injuries after falling from a horse yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 5 November).
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Search underway for missing swimmer – Pottsville

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A multi-agency search for a missing swimmer is underway at Pottsville Beach in Tweed Shire.
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Motorcycle Accident – Banora Point 

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A motocyclist received multiple injuries following an accident at Banora Point near Tweed Heads yesterday. 
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Swimmer’s smart-watch sends distress alert 

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A local swimmer who got caught in a rip and rough seas at Tallows Beach has survived the ordeal by using his smartwatch to call triple zero.
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Malibu Club raises $18k for local charities

Local News The Echo - 0
A recent presentation night at the Byron Bowlo was held by the Byron Bay Malibu Club, where an impressive $18,000 was  donated to local charities. 
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Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

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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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Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

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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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Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

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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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Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

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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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