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Alternative Cosmos
I was disappointed to see the recent Cosmos magazine article published in The Echo.
The view that COVID-19 originated...
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Loopy for Loonaloop
Loonaloop is a live four-piece electronic dance band, with a vibrant history of performances spanning festivals and clubs across...
Lismore’s first Cycling Festival great success
The inaugural Lismore Cycling Festival which includes racing, as well as ‘Come-and-Try’ events for children and adults attracted close to 200 riders, as well as a host spectators last weekend.
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.
$3m on table for regional housing
Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local councils to apply for a share of $3 million in NSW government funding for projects that support the delivery of more well-located and affordable homes.
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.
Bike safety in Ballina
On 14 and 15 October Ballina Shire Council will be spotlighting safety on bikes.
Stories about "accidental death":
Body of missing Blue Knob camper found
A body has been located after a large-scale search for a man reported as missing last week in bushland at Blue Knob near Nimbin. The body, believed to be that of Damien Roadley was recovered at about 11.45am Saturday.
Young man killed in Casino logging accident
Police are still investigating what caused the death of a 24-year-old man conducting logging operations near Casino on Tuesday.
Gold Coast skier dies after north coast accident
Gold Coast water skier Jared ‘Jed’ Coey has died in hospital following an accident in the Grafton Bridge to Bridge race on Sunday.
Byron woman killed in fall from flying fox
Police are preparing a report for the coroner after a 26-year-old Byron Bay woman celebrating the Australia Day weekend at a rural property in Billinudgel, died on Sunday afternoon after falling from a flying fox.
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Tweed mayoral news
Aslan Shand - 3
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
Eve Jeffery - 4
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...
