Special Entertainment Precinct withdrawn from trail stage

The Byron Shire council voted to withdraw from the Special Entertainment Precinct trial at their ordinary council meeting, on the 19th February 2026. The precinct would have given the Council special planning powers under NSW governments night-time economy reforms, allowing it to manage entertainm…

George Graham tells us his concerns regarding the 'brown frothy' water at Clarks Beach

Byron local George Graham, has been monitoring the storm water drainage leaking onto Clarks Beach for over fifteen years. Through independent water testing and researching into the history of the drain, he concludes that the water is not safe for people to swim - even though many do.  He tells us …

Following the $$ in Byron Shire and how to have your say

Following the $$ in Byron Shire and how to have your sayfeaturing Byron Shire Council Assets and Major Projects Manager Christopher Soulsby reporter: Mia Armitage PIC: shared path in the Byron Arts and Industrial Estate/Sunrise (Mia Armitage)

Echo Publications Aslan Shand reflects on her new role and the importance of print newspaper

We are joined by Aslan Shand from Echo Publications, who has just announced a change of role within the organisation. Aslan and former editor Hans Lovejoy have swapped positions, marking a new chapter for the publication. We hear what prompted the change, the plans ahead and how The Echo has contin…

Everybody's Home Maiy Azize on the ending of the National Rental Affordability Scheme

Maiy Azize, National Spokesperson for housing campaign Everybody’s Home, shares her thoughts  about the end of the National Rental Affordability Scheme. Introduced in 2008 to increase access to affordable housing for low to middle income earners, the scheme’s end is expected to push many people int…

Australia Day 2026 Honours List recipient Nicole Lockie

Nicole Lockie is a remarkable local woman from the Northern Rivers who has made an extraordinary contribution to our community. Nicole is a long-term volunteer with Marine Rescue NSW, serving at the Point Danger Unit in the Tweed Shire. As a coxswain, she has dedicated more than 24 years to marine …

Enough for a year: how Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital will spend $2 million in fed funds

Enough for a year: how Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital will spend $2 million in fed funds featuring Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital Strategy and marketingGeneral Manager Russell Mills  reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith PIC supplied

Northern Rivers ICU nurse returns from Gaza

Northern Rivers ICU nurse returns from Gaza featuringclinical nurse specialist in critical care Cass Lillis reporter: Mia Armitage Cass Lillis is from Crabbes Creek, she’d been struck down with a virus and had no home reception when she sat in her car on the side of the road to share over the ph…

Greens Byron Shire Councillor Hague on loss of planning powers, selling public land in Mullum and her support of carpark units proposal

Greens Byron Shire Councillor Hague on loss of planning powers, selling public land in Mullum and her support of carpark units proposal featuring Greens Byron Shire Cr Elia Hague reporter: Mia Armitage Greens Byron Shire Councillor Elia Hague joins us in the studio to discuss changes announced t…

21 DV arrests on the Northern Rivers as police prepare to march in Ballina

21 DV arrests on the Northern Rivers as police prepare to march in Ballina featuring Richmond Police Acting Superintendent Susie Johnston and Tweed Byron Police District Detective Acting Inspector Gary Sheehan (Parts 1 and 2 of 2-part interview) Reporter: Mia Armitage NSW Police are part-way thr…