Like me and doubtless many other Echo readers you are probably heartily sick of the cliche – besotted dullards on television news bulletins who endlessly report ‘journeys’ that ‘unfold’ on a ‘rollercoaster ride’ that is ‘just the tip of the iceberg’.
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Alternative Cosmos
I was disappointed to see the recent Cosmos magazine article published in The Echo.
The view that COVID-19 originated...
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Federal Village Market to restart
The popular Federal Village Market will once again welcome visitors every month, starting on Sunday, 20 October and is set to run on the third Sunday of every month, from 8am to 2pm.
A lucky day for Rick thanks to the Westpac chopper
It was a lucky day for Rick Shearman when he went into the water on July 13 – he was fortunate enough to be found and rescued after he was swept out to sea while bodysurfing big bombs at Tallow Beach.
Some highlights from 2024 Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk
Echo photographer Jeff Dawson captured a gallery of photos from this year's Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk.
New domestic violence data released
The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has released new domestic violence data which significantly improves the understanding of Apprehended Violence Orders.
So sad about Philip
I am SO very sad. I never thought beautiful Philip Shine would die. I had recently had a conversation with dynamic Cate...
Appeal for information about 2023 Mullum home invasion
Police are renewing their appeal for information as an investigation continues into an aggravated break and enter at Mullumbimby in 2023.
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Tweed mayoral news
Aslan Shand - 3
You would be excused for thinking that the Tweed Shire mayoral and deputy-mayoral election was underwhelming if you watched yesterday’s Tweed Shire Council (TSC) meeting. But the furore that has erupted since on social media paints a very different picture.
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Wallum case delayed
The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated legal proceedings for Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited Anon, to 21-28 February 2025.
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Byron Shire Council starts the term with a song
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Yesterday the new Byron Shire mayor and eight councillors took their seats in the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby to declare an affirmation to serve the community, and to outline some of their ideas.
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Dr Google and the crosswords
When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard.
But after persevering and with a bit of help from Dr Google, I have...
This is my favourite reader letter of all time.
Why do they believe that it is necessary to walk towards the Camera whilst speaking?
Similar to walking and chewing gum?
The cameraman shows more talent when walking backward.