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Rally against a waste incinerator for Casino
Residents Against the Richmond Valley Incinerator (RAVI) and community members have planned a rally for tomorrow to alert the community about the issues surrounding waste incinerators and the problems they bring.
The fight for patient ratios and safety continues
As nurses and midwives around the country fight for better staff-to-patient ratios the union decided to strike again on Wednesday.
What is the value of a DCP ask Kingscliff residents
Locals 'disappointed' after Tweed Shire Councillors approve the change of use development application for eight flats at the Paradiso tourist accommodation facility in Kingscliff from ‘tourist’ to ‘residential’ accommodation.
Can you foster a dog?
Dozens of local rescue dogs are ending up at the pound, and some are having to be euthanised, owing to a critical shortage of people willing to adopt or foster them.
Five men charged with child sex offences, Gold Coast
Queensland Police say five men have been charged with multiple child sex offences following a joint investigation by officers from Argos and the Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit.
Mandy Nolan
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Say Her Name
If you want to know true courage, try being a women’s rights activist in Iran. Try being one of the women who have fought mandatory veiling since Ayatollah Khomeini came to power in 1979 – the women who have risked their lives for freedom.
General Interest
Climate change: It’s here, says Australia’s peak science orgs
Climate change is impacting Australia today and will further impact human lives.
That’s the takeaway from the biennial State of the Climate report published by the nation’s leading scientific organisations, the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology.
Torres Strait TOs build seawall at Parliament House
Traditional Owners from the Torres Strait built a replica seawall outside Parliament House this morning to call for stronger action from the Government to protect their island homes from climate change.
Torres Strait Islanders win historic human rights fight
A group of eight Torres Strait Islander people have made international legal history, after the United Nations Human Rights Committee found that the Australian Government is violating its human rights obligations to them through climate change inaction.
Entertainment
The strides of Priestess Lubitz
Very few artists can cradle your heart in their hands while they kick your ass, but musician and mother of three, Emily Lubitz is striding out on her own and is excited to share her debut solo endeavour Begin Again EP that was released on 4 November.
Bangalow Film Festival 2023
Bangalow Film Festival is thrilled to announce its third annual festival program, set to take place in multiple locations across beautiful Bangalow from 12–21 January 2023.
Retrospective
The end of fun: David Lovejoy concludes the story of the The Echo’s early years
While the drama of general manager Max Eastcott’s departure was playing out, The Echo passed its tenth birthday, and we marked the jubilee with a fourth awards night.
Piccadilly Circus comes to Mullum
When it comes to the art of complaining, I’m among the best. Ask my friends, my partner, my mum-in-law – the cat…
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Linda Reynolds – it is time to resign
There ought to be a second loser from the whole Bruce Lehrmann aborted trial fiasco – Western Australian Liberal Senator, Linda Reynolds.
Editorial – Getting recovery right
The recognition of loss and damage at COP27 is a cause for celebration by those countries, especially developing countries, already experiencing the impacts of climate change.
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Can you foster a dog?
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Dozens of local rescue dogs are ending up at the pound, and some are having to be euthanised, owing to a critical shortage of people willing to adopt or foster them.
Climate change: It’s here, says Australia’s peak science orgs
Climate change is impacting Australia today and will further impact human lives.
That’s the takeaway from the biennial State of the Climate report published by the nation’s leading scientific organisations, the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology.
From Margaret River to Byron to save veterans
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William ‘Will’ Burnett served in the RAAF for ten years in logistics and ended his career as a well-established physical training Instructor. After his discharge, on his return from the Middle East, his mental health declined and he struggled through the clinical health system.
Letters
Ruled by fools
What an outrageous scandal that already stressed-out refugees, living for years in limbo after been held in detention centres...
From an okay Boomer
As an okay Boomer who has lived in Mullumbimby most of my life, I’ve seen many changes in town,...
Where is the love?
Driving past our new-ish Hollywood-inspired ‘LOVE’ sign on the way into Mullum had me reflect on the reality that...
Support for the Mullum Show
What a privilege it was as an older resident to be able to participate and enjoy the annual Mullumbimby...
Emergency radio tower
An emergency radio tower is proposed for Teales Lookout, Koonyum Range.
It is proposed by the telco authority via Catalyst...
Targeting journalists
Israel has a long tradition of targeting journalists and since 2000 has killed 45 according to the Palestinian Ministry...
Local News
Bruem pushes Ballina council to debate 4WDs on beaches again
After two years of four-wheel drive [4WD] access restrictions to South Ballina’s beach, the Ballina Shire Council is to debate a review of the system this Thursday.
Star City Casino fine should go to most vulnerable: Community Foundation
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF), has joined with seven other Community Foundations from across the state to call on the NSW Premier to use the money from the Star Sydney Casino fine to help vulnerable communities.
Rally against a waste incinerator for Casino
Residents Against the Richmond Valley Incinerator (RAVI) and community members have planned a rally for tomorrow to alert the community about the issues surrounding waste incinerators and the problems they bring.
Be part of the 2023 Tweed Seniors Festival
Tweed Council is inviting organisations across the Tweed to be part of the NSW Seniors Festival 2023 by holding a special events during the annual celebration.
Current Print Edition
Byron Shire Echo issue 37.24 – November 23, 2022
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Targeting journalists
Israel has a long tradition of targeting journalists and...
Roots, reggae and hip hop
Since topping the charts on Triple J’s Unearthed for...
Hello I Must Be Going
Byron School of Art’s (BSA) Third Year students will...
A treasured community asset
The Bowlo, a treasured community asset in Bangalow very...
Sport
Plenty of competition in Bangalow Summer 6s as finals loom
Bend it Like Benji have taken a hold on first place of the men’s...
Hat tricks and big runs part of the action in second grade cricket
Tintenbar East Ballina remain on the top of the Far North Coast Cricket second grade ladder after beating the Ballina Bears at Fripp Oval last Saturday.
Top results for locals in Kingscliff Triathlon
The Byron Tri Club has achieved a string The Byron Tri Club has achieved...
Northern Rivers ricochet croquet championships decided at Byron Bay
Noelene Barnes won the singles handicap ricochet croquet Northern Rivers Championships played at Byron...
Good Life
Misty Creek agroforestry
Victoria Cosford
As a fourth-generation cattle farmer, Tom saw how much his parents struggled against...
Spanish tortilla obsession
Simon Haslam
Ambrunah is a specialist Spanish takeaway in Byron that passionately upholds the foundational...
Supernatural on Bay Lane: style, cocktails, natural wine and food
Looking for a perfect date night? Supernatural, Byron’s hidden gem, is tucked away on...
Caper Festival 10–13 November
It was the late Anthony Bourdain who said: ‘Food, culture, people and landscape are...
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Glance backlucky dip news Something from the last seven days
Inaugural Kingscliff Public School Art Show success
A great night was had by all at the inaugural art show for Kingscliff Primary last Friday.
All the students submitted work to the exhibition alongside art by local Bundjalung artist Steven Bekue.
Climate change: It’s here, says Australia’s peak science orgs
Climate change is impacting Australia today and will further impact human lives.
That’s the takeaway from the biennial State of the Climate report published by the nation’s leading scientific organisations, the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology.
Cinema: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
In the sequel to Marvel’s Black Panther, starring Chadwick...
