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Further to T Sharples’ letter (Echo, May 1) Justine Elliot has never been a good representative for her electorate...

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BaySounds competition launch

SAE Creative Media Institute and BayFM are proud to announce the launch of ‘BaySounds’, a new song-writing competition aimed at showcasing the talents of emerging musicians in the Northern Rivers region. Open to musicians aged 16 and over, the competition invites musos to submit their original composition on the SAE website by Sunday, 16 June.

Assange’s father to speak in Mullum Wed 8 May

John Shipton, father of detained Australian Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, is to participate in a Q and A session in Mullumbimby this Wednesday evening, 8 May.

From gumboot throwing to a gnome known as Costa

Permaculture is the foundation of the 30th anniversary weekend celebrations at the Djanbung Gardens over the weekend of May 25-26. 

901 swimmers join the annual Ocean Classic

The annual Byron Bay Ocean Classic beach swim organised by the Winter Whales was held last Sunday and attracted...

Record pokies losses in 2023 as NSW waits for real reform

The people of NSW lost $8.129 billion to poker machines in 2023, an increase of $29 million on 2022 and the equivalent of $1,000 for every adult and child in the state.

Lane closure at Canal Bridge and Allens Parade; roundabout construction to start

Tomorrow night will see one lane closed on Tamarind Drive in Ballina while  Lennox Head will see the beginning of roundabout construction at Ballina Street and Allens Parade, Lennox Head start on Monday, May 13.

Russell Brand has yet to be charged with anything. Four anonymous women have apparently told their stories.

Over the past few weeks there have been numerous stories, speculations and historical incidents smeared all over social media. Perhaps you should switch your column from Soapbox to Bandwagon? What happened to the presumption of innocence? This man’s life, love him or hate him, is in total upheaval.

Are we just accepting ‘trial by media’ now?

Rachael Terry, South Golden Beach


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Teenage crime

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DV

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