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New data reveals NSW social housing waitlist blowout
A fresh analysis by Homelessness NSW reveals where people are waiting the longest for social housing, sparking calls to double the supply of social homes and boost services funding.
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Paul Watson has his say on Sea Shepherd ousting
Regarding your article concerning the split in Sea Shepherd. I established Sea Shepherd as a global movement, not as an organisation, controlled by a few men. It was a democratic association of independent national entities
A grim commemoration
US President Jo Biden, responding to a question, made the comment that the US is considering the dropping of...
Rebuilding communities from Lennox and Evans Head to Coraki and Woodburn
In February and March 2022, our region was subject to a series of weather events that causeed one of the nation’s worst recorded flood disasters. The economic impact of a natural disaster can be felt far beyond the damage to housing and infrastructure.
New Brighton parking
To quote a Joni Mitchell song, ‘They paved paradise and put in a parking lot’ – this adequately describes...
Wallum urban development back in court
The company behind the Wallum housing development in Brunswick Heads is once again taking Byron Council to court, this time for allegedly holding up its planned earthworks at the site in an unlawful manner.
Reclaiming childhood in the ‘device age’
A century and a half ago, the visionary Henry David Thoreau declared people had become ‘the tool of their tools.’ In this device-driven age of smartphones, social media, and artificial intelligence, few observations could be seen as more prescient.
Stories about "Player Profile":
Player Profile – Chloe Lang
Netballer Chloe Lang is the featured sportsperson in our latest Player Profile.
Player Profile – Jacob Johnston
Mullumbimby Moonshiner Jacob Johnston is one of this week's profiled players.
Player Profile – Certified Male
Zebra for the Bay Rollers, this Certified Male is profiled this week.
Player Profile – Grant Carey
Grant Carey from the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club is the latest in our Player Profiles.
Player Profile – Brett Hazlett
Brett Hazlett from the Mullumbimby Moonshiners is one of our profiled players this week
Player Profile – Brittany McDonald
This week's Player Profile is Netballer Brittany McDondald from the Ocean Shores Netball Club
Player Profile – Kayne Lines
This week's Player Profile is 13 -year-old Kayne Lines from the Brunswick Bulldogs
Player Profile – Tom ‘Cruise’ McQueen
This week's profiled player is Tom McQueen who plays halfback for the Mullumbimby Giants.
Player Profile – Alexandra Reeve
If you know a player or players from your club who would be a great subject for a Player Profile, email: onlinesport[at]echo.net.au.
Player Profile – Tank U
If you know a player or players from your club who would be a great subject for a Player Profile, email: [email protected].
National News
Domestic violence service calls for urgent action to address crisis
Relationships Australia NSW is calling for urgent intervention from the NSW government to address men’s violence against women, following the horrific murder of Molly Ticehurst.
Local News
Menacing dog declaration revoked
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After an emotional deputation from the owner of the dog involved, Ballina Shire Council has this morning revoked a menacing dog declaration for the kelpie Lilo, which was brought into effect following a bite in July 2022.
Byron Echo
More Byron CBD height exceedance approved
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Two multi-storey mixed-use developments with a combined value of $36.2 million have been approved for the centre of Byron Bay, despite both exceeding height limits for that part of the Shire.
National News
eSafety commissioner granted legal injunction as X refuses to hide violent content
Australia’s Federal Court has granted the eSafety commissioner a two-day legal injunction to compel X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, to hide posts showing graphic content of the Wakeley church stabbing in Sydney.
