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April 25, 2024

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Police out in force over the ANZAC Day weekend with double demerit points

Anzac Day memorials and events are being held around the country and many people have decided to couple this with a long weekend. 
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Having fun in the Playground

Playground is a well-established event that will go off at Coorabell Hall on Saturday. For over two years, three long-term local DJ’s – Pob, Curly Si and Halo – have been curating this rhythmic happening. Their pedigree is assured and they guarantee the best underground electronic music and a loyal crew that bring a big-hearted vibe. On Saturday they’ll be bringing the dance to the hills.
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Child protection workers walk off the job in Lismore

Lismore and Ballina child protection caseworkers stopped work to protest outside the defunct Community Services Centre in Lismore yesterday after two years of working without an office. They have been joined by Ballina child protection caseworkers who had their office shut in January.
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Byron EchoDr Ray Moynihan - 4

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. 
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Science Goes ViralCosmos Magazine - 0

New insights into great white shark behaviour off California coast

Marine scientists using tracking devices have been able to shine a spotlight on the behaviour of great white sharks...
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Byron EchoPaul Brecht, Maclean - 0

Save Wallum now

The Save Wallum campaign has been ongoing and a strong presence of concerned conservationists are on site at Brunswick...
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Local NewsDavid Lowe - 1

Cr McCarthy versus the macaranga

This morning Ballina Shire Council will hear a motion from Cr Steve McCarthy to remove the native macaranga tree from the list of approved species for planting by Ballina Council and local community groups.
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Vince Jones 'All That’s Jazz' at Byron Theatre Saturday June 25, 2016 – 8.00pm

Thanks to the Community centre we have a double pass to this show for a lucky Echonetdaily subscriber. Email your name and postcode to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Vince Jones’ before 3pm Thursday, June 23 to go in the draw.

The lucky winner of the tickets is Beth Gough.

Thank you to everyone else for entering. Better luck next time.

Lloyd Spiegel at Byron Theatre, June 18, 2016 – 7.30pm

Lloyd Spiegel’s command of his instrument and powerful stage persona puts him at the cutting edge of Australian Blues. Thanks to the Community centre we have a double pass to this show for a lucky Echonetdaily subscriber. Email your name and postcode to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Lloyd Spiegel’ before 3pm Thursday, June 16 to go in the draw.

The lucky winner of the tickets is Beth Gough.

Hangmen by Martin McDonagh – National Theatre Live Screening presented by Byron Theatre, June 19, 2016 – 3pm

Matthew Dunster’s award-winning production of his deeply funny new play Hangmen, broadcast live to cinemas by National Theatre Live. Thanks to the Community centre we have a double pass to this show for a lucky Echonetdaily subscriber. Email your name and postcode to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Hangmen’ before 3pm Thursday, June 16 to go in the draw.

The lucky winner of the tickets is Georg Wolters. Thank you to everyone else for entering. Better luck next time.

Local News

Child protection workers walk off the job in Lismore

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Lismore and Ballina child protection caseworkers stopped work to protest outside the defunct Community Services Centre in Lismore yesterday after two years of working without an office. They have been joined by Ballina child protection caseworkers who had their office shut in January.
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Political Comment

Youth crime is increasing – what to do?

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There is something strange going on with youth crime in rural and regional Australia. Normally, I treat hysterical rising delinquency claims with a pinch of salt – explicable by an increase in police numbers, or a headline-chasing tabloid, or a right-wing politician. 
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Local News

Coffs Harbour man charged for alleged online grooming of young girl

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Sex Crimes Squad detectives have charged a Coffs Harbour man for alleged online grooming offences under Strike Force Trawler.
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Local News

Anzac Day memorials 2024

The Echo - 0
From the early hours of this morning people gathered to acknowledge the sacrifice of lives, families and communities have made in the name of war and keeping peace. Across the Northern Rivers events will continue today as we acknowledge the cost of war.
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