Northern Rivers: $1M Environment Grants, Visa Pause Debate, Treaty Audit Call
AI summaryThree community projects in the Northern Rivers share $1 million in environmental funding, while opposition figures debate federal immigration and treaty policy.
Casino: Vietnam Veterans Day Commemorative Services
AI summaryVietnam Veterans Day commemorative services are being held in Casino along with events in Evans Head, Kyogle and Urbenville.
Kyogle: Dunoon and District Gazette August-September 2026 Released
AI summaryThe Dunoon and District Gazette August-September 2026 edition is now available to readers in the Kyogle region.
Alstonville Hosts Oceania Cup Women's Football Tournament
AI summaryAlstonville is hosting the three-day Oceania Cup, drawing hundreds of female players and supporters from across the east coast.
Byron Bay: 2026 Writers Festival Celebrates Literature Over Three Days
AI summaryByron Bay hosted its 2026 Writers Festival across multiple venues, marking what The Echo describes as a notably cleaner event than previous iterations.
Nimbin: Search continues for missing Stephanie Cordery
AI summaryStephanie Cordery has been missing from the Mt Nardi and Nimbin area for almost two weeks, with her family urging residents to check properties as police search efforts wind down.
Tweed Heads: Flood Recovery Milestones, Organ Donation Appeal, Arts Project and Police Charges
AI summaryTweed Shire completes final flood restoration project as farming drainage boost underway; local transplant recipient promotes organ donation.
Lismore: Walk of Honour Nominations Open for Boulevard Path Project
AI summaryLismore is calling for community nominations to recognise individuals on a new Walk of Honour as part of the Lismore Boulevard Shared User Path project.
Kyogle Tanner Wins Right to Sell Fur Products at Festival
AI summaryA Kyogle tanner has successfully opposed a festival ban on fur products, citing her livelihood practices.
Northern Rivers: Gun Buyback Begins November 2, Missing Person Appeal, and Community Events
AI summaryNSW launches national gun buyback scheme affecting 274,000 firearms; police seek help locating missing Nathan Tabbernal; North Coast Mud Trail art event runs this weekend.
Casino Truck Show Sets Record with 550 Vehicles, NSW Government Support
AI summaryCasino's 2026 truck show drew a record 550 trucks and thousands of visitors, with $20,000 in NSW Government backing strengthening the event.
Byron Bay: Deputy Captain Sue Biggar Retires After 25 Years With Fire and Rescue
AI summaryBrunswick Heads fire station celebrates Deputy Captain Sue Biggar's retirement after quarter-century of service.
Ballina: NSW Nationals Face Membership Decline and Regional Challenges
AI summaryA long-time NSW Nationals insider warns of declining membership and the One Nation threat to the party's future in regional NSW.
Kyogle: House Fire in Coraki, Police Pursuit at Spring Grove, Dean Family EKKA Success
AI summaryCoraki house fire, Spring Grove police pursuit with road spikes, and a local family's EKKA debut achievement marked an eventful day across Kyogle.
Northern Rivers: Heavy Vehicle Safety Week, School Maths Competition, Fire Emergencies
AI summaryNHVR launches farm safety campaign; fire crews respond to multiple emergencies; students excel in maths competition; livestock market shows strength.
Grafton: Art Club Gets 90-Day Reprieve, Ferry Heads for Harwood Refurbishment
AI summaryThe 60-year-old Grafton Art Club wins extra time to find a new home, while the MV Freshwater Manly Ferry arrives at Harwood for restoration work.
Ballina: Fatal Boat Capsize Charge, Bodybuilding Title, Boogie Boarders Milestone
AI summaryBallina region faces criminal charge in fatal Yamba bar boating tragedy, while local trainer wins bodybuilding titles and women's surf group marks two decades.
Lismore: Man in 70s Hospitalised After Car Hits Drain
AI summaryA man in his 70s was taken to Lismore Hospital after his car struck a drain in the region.
Tweed Heads: Tugun Bypass Tunnel Closures, Carer Charged in Theft Investigation
AI summaryThe Tugun Bypass Tunnel faces nightly closures next week, and police have charged a carer after seizing items from an elderly couple's home.
Murwillumbah region: Student protest, workplace injury at Brays Creek
AI summaryMullumbimby High students joined a national protest against Pauline Hanson, while a man was injured in a crush accident at Brays Creek.
Casino Ramblers Launches First Weekly Walking Group
AI summaryCasino Ramblers is launching its first weekly walk at Crawford Square Park, welcoming over-60s to participate.
Northern Rivers: Queer Family Inc's New Home Search, Regional AI Adoption Challenges, Property Building Rules
AI summaryQueer Family Inc seeks a new home while Northern Rivers grapples with AI gaps in small businesses and property development rules for backyard structures.
Tweed Heads: Sustainable Living Festival Returns With Repair Focus
AI summaryThe Tweed Sustainable Living Festival returns next month with free workshops on mending, repairs, and preparing for climate change.
Grafton: EPA Enforcement Action Against Skip Bin Operator Over Illegal Waste Dump
AI summaryEPA orders Grafton-area skip bin operator to remove 320+ tonnes of waste including asbestos and lead-contaminated material from illegal rural dump.
Byron Bay: Writers Festival opens, Council economic revival plan, Labor candidate announced
AI summaryByron Writers Festival celebrates 30 years while council unveils economic revival strategy and councillor Janet Swain runs for Labor in Ballina.
Ballina: Greens Candidate Mandy Nolan Announces 2027 Election Run
AI summaryGreens candidate Mandy Nolan is campaigning for the Ballina seat in the 2027 State election, focusing on housing, hospital funding, and environmental issues.
Kyogle: Schools Praised for Phonics Gains, Comedy Show Coming
AI summarySixty schools in Richmond Valley and Kyogle achieve strong phonics improvements; comedian Odette brings comedy show to the region.
Northern Rivers: Rail Trail Campaign Gains Momentum, US Tariff Hit for Farmers
AI summaryA campaign for a Northern Rivers Rail Trail has exceeded 9,000 petition signatures while farmers face fresh export challenges from US tariff increases.
Tweed Heads: Farming Grants, Council Tours, and Cycle Link Funding
AI summaryTweed Shire offers sustainable farming grants, opens council behind-the-scenes tours, and pursues cycle path funding between Lennox Head and Byron Bay.
Grafton/Clarence Valley: Councillor Exits Mayoral Race, Weekend Sports Results
AI summaryClarence Valley Councillor Cristie Yager withdraws from the mayoral election; local sports teams record mixed results in final games.