Steve Poltz has fun on stage. Steve Poltz has fun off stage. Every show has its own vibe. Raucous, joyous, improvisational ...

The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the ...

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a missing person. Allan Douglas, aged 51, was last seen on Marina Drive, ...

The NSW Water Management Act 2000 covers many aspects of our use and management of water, such as the alleged construction of ...

Lennox Head Landcare and partners recently won the Environmental Award from Ballina Shire Council, particularly for their efforts to protect Lake Ainsworth from the highly invasive plant water ...

This World Cancer Day (4 February), research has revealed that First Nations Australians are dying at significantly higher rates from blood cancer and face substantial barriers to treatment and care ...

Byron Bay Bluesfest has marked a significant moment, with artists performing at Bluesfest 2026 winning both Blues Grammy Award categories.

Initial checks revealed the Holden was allegedly stolen from a home in Booval, Queensland, on Saturday 6 December 2025 and involved in a pursuit on Sunday 18 January 2026 in Blayney area.

Byron Shire Council has been monitoring water quality at local beaches for some months. The results are on Council’s website. Water quality is rated on a simple scale of 1-4 stars where 4 is the ...

I have always found Valentine’s Day weirdly performative. The idea that a prescribed day could be dedicated to expressing your love. With flowers. Or chocolate. Or champagne. Or diamonds. Yuck.

I love Michael Balson’s suggestion (Echo January 28) about teaching empathy in schools. And we already have the vehicle: primary ethics (PE). If you haven’t heard of it, primary ethics is offered in ...

Thanks to our mayor for alerting me that stormwater issues are rampant across our shire. I have contacted as many people as possible Shire-wide. I have found that they’ve had the same experience as ...