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Greens miss out on Ballina council seat
Ballina Greens spokesperson Tony Gilding said the party branch would be ‘doing some naval gazing’ after none of its three candidates were elected to Ballina council.
September 15, 2016 | Chris Dobney | 9 Council Elections 2016, Ballina Shire, Local News -
Smith the mayor of Lismore, as Wright retains Ballina
Country Labor's Isaac Smith is the new mayor of Lismore after defeating Greg Bennett, a member of the Shooters and Fishers Party. Meanwhile, David Wright has been re-elected mayor of Ballina by a margin of 1,254 votes ahead of former Greens councillor and now independent Jeff Johnson.
September 14, 2016 | Echonetdaily | % Council Elections 2016, Ballina Shire, Local News, Lismore Electorate -
Ballina mayor ‘hopeful’ for another term
Outgoing Ballina mayor David Wright says that even though the numbers look to be going his way, he’s not going to claim victory until the announcement by the NSW Electoral Commission, expected later today.
September 13, 2016 | Chris Dobney | % Council Elections 2016, Ballina Shire, Local News -
Simon Richardson set for second term as Byron’s mayor
Byron Greens mayor Simon Richardson has been entrusted with a second term after almost half of the shire's voters gave him their first preference. But things are not so clear-cut in neighbouring Lismore and Ballina.
September 11, 2016 | Chris Dobney | 10 Council Elections 2016, Ballina Shire, Local News, Byron Shire, Lismore Electorate
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Boral plants in Alstonville and Lismore ramping down
The Boral plants that have operated out of Alstonville and Lismore are now reducing their output and will only be operating to meet ‘customer requirements as necessary’ from July 31.
Yesterday | Aslan Shand | 0 -
Rous County Council votes to extend public comments on Dunoon Dam proposal
After strong public pressure, Rous County Council voted unanimously this morning to extend the public response period on the Future Water Project 2060 for a further 28 days.
Yesterday | David Lowe | 0 -
Investing in people will rebuild the economy
Eight hundred people were considered homeless in each of the federal government electorates of Richmond and Page, according to the census data from 2016. That was before the impact of Black Summer bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yesterday | Echonetdaily | 1 -
Does everyone deserve a home?
The COVID-19 lockdown in Victoria has gone to level four and it highlights the importance of having a safe place to rest your head for everyone.
2 days ago | Aslan Shand | 2 -
Will this be deep under water in a few years?
Tomorrow Rous County Council will be holding a special meeting to decide whether to extend the public comment period on the Rous Future Water Project 2060. Attached photo gallery shows the area to be impacted by the proposed Dunoon Dam wall, near the Channon.
2 days ago | David Lowe | 4 -
Science saving endangered trees
The population of a critically endangered plant species only found on the NSW north coast has leapt from 10 to more than 1500 trees in just a decade.
4 days ago | Echonetdaily | 1 -
Sydney students to train in local health facilities
Echonetdaily was contacted anonymously last week with concerns relating to students who were coming from Sydney to train in the local area health facilities, including local hospitals, without quarantine.
4 days ago | Aslan Shand | 1 -
New art for August in Ballina at NRCG
Northern Rivers Community Gallery is launching four new exhibitions this month.
4 days ago | David Lowe | 0 -
New heatmaps shows stats on the homeless
Not all homeless folk and rough sleepers are in the city – the Byron Shire has hundreds of people sleeping on the streets and in parks and under buildings.
5 days ago | Echonetdaily | 2 -
Water and future growth: is a new dam the answer?
As the deadline for public responses to the Rous Future Water Project 2060 approaches, the community has been getting more organised, with lots of discussion online and a meeting of the Dunoon Dam Proposal Action Group in the Channon yesterday.
5 days ago | David Lowe | 5 -
Locals claim inaugural academy tennis challenge
The Northern Rivers Tennis Academy won five matches from five to beat off five regional competitors to claim the area’s first Academy Challenge title.
6 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
The paddling Dragons are back
The Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club has had their year upended by the COVID-19 pandemic but they were over joyed when they were able to get back on the water again earlier this month.
One week ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Moving Queensland/NSW border check points gets mixed response
The impact of COVID-19 on the border towns of NSW and Queensland is having a significant consequences with delays in crossing the border as well as being a challenge for the integrated communities as they move forward.
9 days ago | Aslan Shand | 7 -
Small business loans and mentoring on offer
Micro, or small business loans, and mentoring programs have been highly successful in many third-world countries, and now they are going to be available in the Northern Rivers.
9 days ago | Aslan Shand | 1 -
Dogs at Lennox surf club
Ballina Shire Councillor Jeff Johnson has drawn attention to the number of people ignoring dog regulations around the Lennox surf club recently.
11 days ago | Echonetdaily | 9 -
Looking deeper into recycled water
As the debate over the Rous County Council Future Water Project 2060 continues, recycled water has been raised as an alternative to the proposed second dam on Rocky Creek, between Dunoon and the Channon.
12 days ago | David Lowe | 7 -
Sailors back on the water
The Tweed Valley sailing club hosted its first meeting since the pandemic began when a group of members and visitors enjoyed pleasant racing on the lower Tweed River the Sunday before last.
15 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Ballina Council meeting yesterday
As COVID-19 precautions continued, there was no singing and proceedings were on the internet again for yesterday's Ballina Shire Council meeting.
15 days ago | David Lowe | 1 -
Navy Cadets or SES for prime Ballina site?
Yesterday's Ballina Shire Council meeting saw an intense discussion about the future of 26 Endeavour Close, Ballina, which has been the home of TS Lismore, the local base for the Australian Navy Cadets, since 1988.
15 days ago | David Lowe | 1 -
Border checkpoints between Byron and Tweed Shires?
Border towns and regions are intertwined not only through business but also through use of medical services, families and in areas like schooling and community sport.
15 days ago | Aslan Shand | 1 -
Cancelled: Tropical Fruits New Years Festival 2020
Tropical Fruits celebrated thirty years of the LGBTIQ community coming together for New Years Eve in Lismore last year – but as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic they have decided to cancel this years festivities.
16 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Avoid non-essential travel, social gatherings: Health Dept
The recent case of COVID-19 detected at Ballina-Byron Airport appears to have involved a young woman wearing a face mask, raising hopes that the virus may not have spread into the community.
16 days ago | Paul Bibby | 0 -
Controversial GemLife DA at West Ballina upgraded
A plan to build a 'manufactured home park' including 300 lots and recreation facilities has been re-submitted to Ballina Shire Council after its budget was upgraded from $30 million to $48 million.
16 days ago | David Lowe | 1 -
Envelope mix-up for Ballina rates notices
If you are a Ballina Council ratepayer, and you receive what looks like an unexpected letter from Greenpeace, don't throw it out just yet.
17 days ago | David Lowe | 3 -
Southern beaches saga continues
The 4WD entrance to Patchs Beach remains closed, but residents have told Echonetdaily that there are still too many 4WDs and motorbikes on the beaches south of Ballina.
18 days ago | David Lowe | 5
