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Appeal to locate missing teen – Tweed Heads
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from the state’s north.
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Delving into the Big Scrub
The Bangalow Historical Society is staging its latest exhibition, called Uncovering Our Past.
Captain Paul Watson’s detention extended
Legendary Canadian environmentalist Captain Paul Watson's detention in a Greenland jail has just been extended by another three weeks, bringing his total time in remand to 94 days.
Thunderstorm risk for Northern Rivers and SE Qld
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning that severe thunderstorms could bring damaging wind, heavy rain and large hail to parts of northern NSW and South East Queensland tonight (Tuesday 8 October) and also tomorrow.
A personal story about Geoff Hannah
A correspondent who wishes to remain anonymous has sent The Echo a beautiful personal story about legendary master craftsman Geoff Hannah, formerly of Lismore, in response to the news about the Hannah Cabinet.
Byron’s unhosted property data to be consolidated
With the new cap on unhosted short-term rental accommodation (STRA) of 60 days a year now in place for Byron Shire, Council staff say they ‘will now spend the next several months focusing on consolidating data on unhosted properties’.
WAR wins Far North Coast Rugby Union premiership
Wollongbar Alstonville Rugby Club (WAR) has maintained their ongoing dominance of Far North Coast Rugby Union by winning the...
Stories about "000 fundraiser":
Going wild raises over $20k for wildlife
The recent Go Wild for Wildlife Bush Dance fund-raising figures are in and the event raised over $30,000.
Local News
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.
National News
Today is World Homelessness Day and World Mental Health Day
Homelessness Australia says a shocking number of Australians with psychosocial disabilities are struggling with unmet housing and support needs, prompting calls for an urgent expansion of services.
Local News
Nippers returning to far north coast
Far north coast beaches will get a little brighter as the Nippers season officially splashes back onto the sand this weekend.
Local News
546 people saved by Marine Rescue NSW in September
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers responded to hundreds of boaters in need of assistance on the state’s waterways in September, with crews completing 291 search and rescue missions, including 90 emergency responses.
