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Today is Ageism Awareness Day
October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day, initiated by EveryAGE Counts and now marked in many countries around the world. This year there is a special focus on ageism in advertising.
Housing crisis demands Greens–Labor ceasefire
One outcome of the recent local election is that Greens and Labor now have a supermajority of 6–3 on Byron Council.
A lucky day for Rick thanks to the Westpac chopper
It was a lucky day for Rick Shearman when he went into the water on July 13 – he was fortunate enough to be found and rescued after he was swept out to sea while bodysurfing big bombs at Tallow Beach.
Climate change pushes up insurance, families going uninsured
It’s official: climate change and the extreme weather it brings are pushing insurance costs through the roof for Australian families.
Protest against greenwashing hypocrisy
Yesterday there was a rally led by a coalition of environmental groups and Traditional Owners at the entrance to the Albanese government’s 'Global Nature Positive Conference' in Darling Harbour, Sydney, calling on the government to protect land, water and climate from the dangers of new coal and gas projects.
Tweed councillors to elect a mayor today
There was no mayoral election in the Tweed Shire as elected councillors are responsible for choosing the mayor – this election will take place later today at the Tweed Council offices in Murwillumbah.
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New voices in local decision-making
The first and only Aboriginal councillor to be voted onto Byron Shire Council was Jimmy Budd, who was elected in 1991.
Labor concedes in Byron, paving way for Greens mayor Sarah Ndiaye
Labor mayoral candidate Asren Pugh has conceded defeat in the September 14 local government elections, with Greens candidate Sarah Ndiaye poised to become Byron Shire Council’s new mayor.
Ekins bows out of Lismore politics as Krieg returns for second term
Residents came out all over the Lismore shire on Saturday in a vote that saw Steve Krieg returned for a second bite of the mayoral apple and Vanessa Ekins bowing out gracefully, from Lismore politics.
Lismore’s mayoral candidates on big and little issues
The big day is less than two weeks away and in the interests of helping voters make informed choices, The Echo asked Lismore Mayoral Candidates several questions on a variety of issues.
Editorial – Hear that? It’s the sound of being comfortably reelected
Undoubtedly, an engaged and extremely good-looking electorate eagerly awaits the emergence of more candidates in the upcoming September 14 Byron Shire Council election.
A pivotal moment in a commitment to environmental stewardship
Richmond Valley Council adopted its first Sustainable Communities Strategy in March 2023, marking a pivotal moment in Council’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Winter Whales swim raises $34k
One of Byron Shire’s biggest yearly events – The Byron Bay Winter Whales Ocean Swim – have announced the beneficiaries of their 2024 fundraising efforts.
Climate Change Policy at the forefront of Ballina Shire Council
Tweed Shire Council is committed to a sustainable future and working with the community to protect the region’s internationally significant environment.
Tweed Council – committed to a sustainable future
Tweed Shire Council is committed to a sustainable future and working with the community to protect the region’s internationally significant environment.
Adaptive Surf Pro winds up in Byron
A week of mixed weather had seen almost 100 adaptive surfers take on the beaches of Byron Bay in the Byron first international adaptive surfing event to be held in Australia – the 2024 Australian Pro.
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Tweed mayoral news
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You would be excused for thinking that the Tweed Shire mayoral and deputy-mayoral election was underwhelming if you watched yesterday’s Tweed Shire Council (TSC) meeting. But the furore that has erupted since on social media paints a very different picture.
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Wallum case delayed
The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated legal proceedings for Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited Anon, to 21-28 February 2025.
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Byron Shire Council starts the term with a song
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Yesterday the new Byron Shire mayor and eight councillors took their seats in the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby to declare an affirmation to serve the community, and to outline some of their ideas.
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Dr Google and the crosswords
When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard.
But after persevering and with a bit of help from Dr Google, I have...
