In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media’s growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens ...

The Minns government says it is introducing amendments into the NSW parliament cracking down on public displays of Nazi ...

Around 7pm yesterday (Tuesday 18 November) the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an urgent ...

Recent amendments to the state’s main planning law just adopted by NSW Labor will result in councillors losing their powers ...

The closure of Mullumbimby Road to outbound traffic for several months has impacted many local businesses with a downturn in trade at a crucial time of year. It has also led to the closure of the ...

We can end violence against women and girls. I have always believed that. Some think I’m unrealistic, but I’m not ready to surrender hope.

My dog has taught me that every encounter on the street can spark a small moment of kindness. A wagging tail and a friendly sniff open conversations with strangers, turning a casual walk into a shared ...

I have driven the Tweed Valley Way to Murwillumbah several times. The [yellow] speed signs had the usual 65, 75, 45 or whatever notification on each bend. I drove the whole way at the speed limit and ...

Are we living in clown town? The Council is now building a carpark a long walk from the Mullumbimby shops in the block behind Woolies. This is an eminently suitable location for a high-rise housing ...

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

What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

A Lennox Head local has claimed his second world gold medal after winning at this year’s ISA World Para Surfing Championships held in California, USA, earlier this month. Joel had to get past ...