The Walk 4 Stolen Children, Land & Lives has successfully concluded in Myall Creek, having completed 474km on foot from Ballina and visited a number of massacre sites along the way.
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The 2024 Penington Institute’s Annual Overdose Report stated that, ‘in 2022 there were 2,356 drug-induced deaths in Australia, equating to approximately six lives needlessly lost each day’.
Tickets are selling fast! Come join a fun-filled night of community celebration – This Saturday (tomorrow) The Echo is set to mark its 40th year in style with a ’30s swing-era style party and community awards night featuring the dynamic sounds of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra.
Man’s, woman’s, child’s, grandparents’, everyone’s best friend: the dog. We love them but they love us more!
Here’s a few to brighten your day.
Charlie Wuff
Lovebug (Bug, Buggles, Bugstar, Bugaboo, Bugalicious, Buggy, Bugbug, Gorgeous Girl, Goodest Dog, Princess, Bestest Dog) It’s a wonder she knows her name at all…
Nero (Nee Nees)
Poppy (or little devil – The Poppinator) Kiki and Koda
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Nurses working at emergency departments (ED) across the state are continuing to feel the effects of increased presentations and very unwell people coming through their doors, with the latest health snapshot painting a worrying picture of NSW public hospitals.
All are welcome to the official opening of four new exhibitions at Lismore Regional gallery this Friday evening, with live music and a talk from Melbourne artist Sarah Ujmaia.
Safe Haven North Coast has provided effective mental health supports for people across the region since it was established in 2022, but is now running out of funding.
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