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So you want to be a councillor/politician?

This document was written without fear or favour, by The Echo editor Hans Lovejoy for the politically curious who are considering a tilt at public life, or those who are interested in the inner workings of local politics. My intention is to hopefully inform and engage aspiring political...

Race for Richmond: Labor winning but tally still too close to call

The federal electoral race for Richmond was officially too close to call as counting finished Sunday but a nation-wide so-called ‘Labor landslide’ looked likely to include the marginal seat.

Concerns over Ballina’s Xavier College advising parents on voting

Xavier Catholic College in Ballina has sent out a newsletter to parents which includes a recommendation not to vote for the Greens or Teals at this Satuday’s election for the marginal seat of Richmond.

A vote for cannabis is a vote for a more just society

The enormous sheet of white paper you'll see in the polling booth tomorrow (unless you've already voted) is for the Australian Senate (the upper...

Richmond: federal election candidate profiles

As we head into the final week of the federal election campaign, let’s take a closer look at the ten candidates seeking your vote for the House of Representatives (lower house).

Preferential voting – an explainer

In Australian elections, we use a preferential voting system where voters rank candidates on ballot papers in order of their preference.

Richmond meets the candidates – it’s a wrap!

Nine federal candidates for the May 3 election fronted up at the Byron Theatre on Monday night to make their pitch to voters.

Here for us, or for Gina and Pauline?

While Richmond obsesses over the tussle between three fiery female candidates, in neighbouring Page the Nationals' MP Kevin Hogan is coasting to almost certain victory over his outgunned Greens opponent Luke Robinson and a Labor candidate who's unknown in most of the electorate, Wendy Backhous.

Race for Richmond: Labor determined to win majority government with Justine Elliot

We spoke with the incumbent candidate for the seat of Richmond, Labor’s Justine Elliot, in the final week of campaigning before pre-polling started.

Race for Richmond: The Greens’ push for minority gov’t with Mandy Nolan

We spoke with The Greens federal candidate for the seat of Richmond, Mandy Nolan, on day three of pre-polling at the Richmond Room pre-poll booth in Ballina.

Race for Richmond: The Nationals secure maximum how-to-vote preferences with Kimberly Hone

We spoke with National Party of Australia federal candidate for the seat of Richmond, Kimberly Hone, on day three of pre-polling at the Jessie McMillan Hall pre-poll booth in Murwillumbah.

The good, the bad, and the ugly: 2025 election senate voting guide

The unwieldy senate ballot paper can be a bit tricky to navigate with its many obscure political parties that may sound benign. The savvy...

Early voting open for the ‘key seat’ of Richmond

The seat of Richmond has been held by Labor’s Justine Elliot for the last 20 years and is considered a ‘key seat’ by ABC's Antony Green after the close race by the Green in the last federal election.

Nationals announce $300,000 for Murwillumbah pool to be heated over winter

Nationals candidate has announced that the Liberal Nationals Coalition government will commit $300,000 to install a new heating system for the 50m outdoor pool at the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) in Murwillumbah. 

Nurses handing out for the Greens in Murwillumbah as pre-poll begins

Pre-poll opened this morning for the Australian federal election on May 3. Frustrated nurses, who don’t feel that the NSW state government has listened to them during pay disputes, handed out for the Greens at pre-poll in the federal election.

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital a marginal Richmond seat favourite

The Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital has starred in two federal election campaign announcements in the marginal seat of Richmond, with both The Greens and Labor promising funds if they get the numbers in the 3 May election.

Ballot locked in, now comes the pledges

Buckle up peeps, the federal election is May 3, and there are ten candidates for the marginal Richmond electorate who are vying for your precious vote.

Ballina and Murwillumbah meet the candidate’s forums clash

Unfortunately for Murwillumbah and Ballina residents interested in finding out their candidate’s policy positions there has been a clash of meet the candidates events tomorrow.

Labor investment in youth crime prevention

Member for Richmond Justine Elliot has announced that the Albanese Labor Government is delivering $500,000 for Byron Youth Service Inc. (BYS) to provide youth crime prevention programs through the Youth Empowerment Program.

Mandy draws first spot on Richmond ballot paper

Greens Candidate for Richmond, Mandy Nolan, got a boost on Friday, when she won the much-sought-after top spot on the ballot paper for the coming federal election.

One Nation candidate announced for Richmond

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for the May 3 election is local born and raised Bundjalung Indigenous man, Ian Mye.

Lismore rallies to save homes from demolition

Around hundred residents met at the Lismore Quad on Saturday to demand the demolitions of heritage homes cease, the flood recovery promised is delivered, and that every person be housed.

Men’s Health Week: simple conversations

This National Men’s Health Week experts from Triple P – Positive Parenting Program are encouraging dads, granddads and father figures to embrace something simple but powerful: everyday conversations that support their own wellbeing and their family’s wellbeing.

Peace in our time?

While details remain scant, there are claims from multiple sources that a peace deal has finally been reached in the war between Iran and the United States, after nearly four months of fighting.

How to stop the erosion of our human rights

Let’s celebrate Refugee Week, 15–21 June, which was initiated in Australia 40 years ago and now observed worldwide.