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Ballina memorial pays tribute to fallen Marine Rescue volunteers

On Sunday, a memorial was unveiled at the RSL Memorial Park, next to the Ballina RSL, to pay tribute to those lost on the night of May 4 on the Ballina Bar.
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No Small Thing – changing lives for the better, together

This Thursday, 2 July (tonight) the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) Women’s Giving Circle is bringing a stellar lineup of leaders to the Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah to discuss how progress happens across climate, gender equality, media, democracy, and community action – and why local action still matters.
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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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Former Paralympian loses critical NDIS support

Public support is being sought to help wheelchair-bound former Paralympic athlete gold medalist Tracy Barrell with her living expenses after an alleged National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) decision reduced her ability to be fed and assisted.
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Not alone

Residents of Morrison Ave Mullumbimby, rest assured you are not alone. I have been writing to Byron Shire Council...
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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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Women to the front: the female voices shaping the 2026 Byron Writers Festival

The 2026 Byron Writers Festival program puts women front and centre. Journalists, novelists, and an award-winning columnist bring an extraordinary breadth of stories to Bundjalung Country this August.
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Stories about "Zenith Virago":

Byron Bay conversation on end-of-life planning

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Locals are being encouraged to take part in an open and informative discussion about end-of-life planning at an upcoming community event at the Byron Bay Community Centre.
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This Sunday Day of the Dead ceremony in Mullum

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The 19th annual Day of the Dead celebrations in Mullumbimby will take place on Sunday, 9 November 3–5pm at the fig trees in Heritage Park.
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V-Day in Byron Bay for 1,000,000,000 rising

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Over 200 women gathered at Main Beach in Byron Bay today to greet the dawn to greet each other, and to add their numbers to 1,000,000,000 women rising for the annual V-Day celebrations.
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Day of the Dead returns on Sunday

Local News The Echo - 0
Seventeen years ago, the Natural Death Care Centre (NDCC) saw the need for a non-religious, community ceremony to remember and honour those loved ones who have died.
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Taking a hike for mental health 

Local News Eve Jeffery - 1
‘A comedian, a deathwalker and a podcaster walked into the bush…’ 
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Day of the Dead ceremony in Mullumbimby

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
On Sunday about 200 people gathered to laugh, to cry, to mourn and to remember loved ones who have passed away, at the annual Day of the Dead Ceremony which this year was held at Heritage Park in Mullumbimby.
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Day of the Dead ceremony, Nov 21

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Local celebrant and Deathwalker, Zenith Virago will facilitate a Day of the Dead Ceremony at the fig tree in Heritage Park, Mullumbimby, on Sunday.
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Death and dying in the Byron community

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
Today is the start of  National Palliative Care Week (May 24-30) and the amazing folk who help people in the last few days of their life, and their families in the days afterwards, are highlighting services available in the Byron Shire for dying, death and funerals.
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Goddess keeps it dry for V-Day in the Bay

Local News Eve Jeffery - 1
The predicted rain managed to behave in an orderly fashion as dozens of woman met the dawn on Main Beach in Byron Bay for the 8th annual V-Day rally.
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Vagina, vagina, vagina

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
Zenith Virago, Brunswick Heads I would just like to thank everyone for your loving messages of congratulations. It was overwhelming to be nominated and to...
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Local union players to benefit from Legacy grants

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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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National News

Solar and batteries for every public school in NSW?

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Parents for Climate, Future Ready Schools, and the NSW/ACT Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has welcomed a motion passed at the NSW Labor Conference on the weekend calling for a comprehensive rollout of solar generation and battery storage at every public school and early learning centre in New South Wales.
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Lots happening around Ballina for NAIDOC Week

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NAIDOC Week 2026 is now underway, with lots happening throughout the Northern Rivers. It's a great opportunity for everyone to learn about First Nations...
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National News

NSW confirms first case of H5 avian influenza

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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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