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NSW government promises $230 million in DV prevention and crisis support
The NSW Government has announced $230 million as part of an emergency support package over the next four years for domestic, family and sexual violence victim-survivors.
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School’s long-awaited bus stop on the way
For years, catching a bus to or from Goonengerry Public School has been a potentially perilous activity.
NSW government promises $230 million in DV prevention and crisis support
The NSW Government has announced $230 million as part of an emergency support package over the next four years for domestic, family and sexual violence victim-survivors.
Israel – Gaza
John Scrivener claims that The Echo ‘refrains from any mention of the momentous developments regarding Palestine over the past...
Record unfair – big fine for sign
Local small business operator, Matthew Bowden, aka the Vinyl Junkie, says he is shocked at a $1,500 Council fine after placing signage on the corner of Ewingsdale Road to direct record lovers to his recent Easter record fair at Ewingsdale Hall.
Public interest litigation under threat
Australia’s peak environment groups have slammed a Federal Court decision which allows mining company Santos to pursue environment groups that were not directly involved in a recent court case against them.
First guests revealed for Byron Writers Fest
The first wave of authors set to grace the Byron Writers Festival stages for the 2024 event have been announced.
Stories about "2040":
Richmond Valley Council’s ‘ambitious’ growth agenda
A new Community Strategic Plan for Richmond Valley Council has set what they call an 'ambitious' growth agenda for 2040, including more people, housing, jobs and green spaces.
Byron Echo
Record unfair – big fine for sign
Local small business operator, Matthew Bowden, aka the Vinyl Junkie, says he is shocked at a $1,500 Council fine after placing signage on the corner of Ewingsdale Road to direct record lovers to his recent Easter record fair at Ewingsdale Hall.
Byron Echo
Piggery plans on exhibition
It was once the largest piggery in the southern hemisphere – a sprawling operation covering 33 acres. Now, the former Yager’s piggery looks set to host an exclusive high-end restaurant.
Local News
Northern Rivers post-flood PTSD trial featuring MDMA approved
More than 200 people with post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the 2022 Northern Rivers floods and landslides are to receive support through a clinical trial.
National News
Former constable to face court, accused of perjury
A former NSW police officer has been charged with perjury.