Ballina Shire Mayor Sharon Cadwallader says she will lead a peaceful community gathering outside Ballina Court on Friday as part of a community push for tougher sentencing for repeat offenders.

Coinciding with the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp ...

Danny Wakil wrote in last week’s Echo, ‘World peace starts in your own homes and community. Is your home a house of peace and understanding or a house of war?’ I could say the same about my newspaper, ...

The non-profit NGO Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) are preparing to re-launch a refreshed version of their Democracy Booklet initiative, ahead of the federal election this year.

Additional updated reports have been quietly added to Council’s website regarding a exclusive 38-large-lot subdivision DA ...

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 ...

There will be a community crime meeting at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre auditorium this Saturday, 11 January, from 5–6pm.

Bangalow musician Barry Ferrier (aka Dr Baz), a well-known face around the local entertainment scene, has had quite a run of ...

The NSW sugar industry has seen an unusually late end to the 2024 crush with Harwood Sugar Mill closing out the season ...

The Tweed Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) is celebrating another big milestone in its 40th year, with the transfer ...

We welcome you to our precious little town. We love what you do for our economy. We only ask that you enjoy and respect what we maintain here. Return a smile with a smile, carry that empty take away ...

Recently two friends of ours from afar, both avid bike riders in their 80s, decided to visit the region and cycle both bike trails. They were so looking forward to a well-planned trip. After enjoying ...