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Approving the uninsurable

Speaking at the Northern Rivers NSW Business Economic Breakfast recently, Alan Kohler AM noted that the Insurance Council of...

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New Brighton Farmers Market opens at 7am

The New Brighton Farmers Market is now starting earlier – at 7am every Tuesday! After strong community demand, the earlier opening means those heading off for an early start can still take the time to access fresh, locally-grown, nutritious food without the rush.

April 1 gag

Regarding the article titled: ‘First Bluesfest, now the lighthouse – gone!’ (April 1). So to be clear, Council is considering...

Suffolk in the dark

As a Suffolk Park resident, I was concerned to read in the 1 April, Byron Shire Echo (page 5), about...

Nats push govt over fuel security

The Nationals are challenging the federal Labor government for greater assurances that fuel will be prioritised for agriculture, food manufacturing and the transport sector if the war in Iran causes further supply disruptions.

Gas bottle explosion in Tweed Heads

Around 6pm on Sunday 5 April, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a gas bottle explosion at a holiday park in Tweed Heads.

AI dangers

It was timely to see a couple of articles on AI in last week’s Echo. AI is in action...

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Coal shame for Queensland and Australian

Local Whitsundays resident Paul Jukes took action this morning against the continued development of the Adani Carmichael Coal Mine.

Accusations fly between Adani and activists over yesterday’s protest

Accusations that Adani protestors and ‘anti-coal activists have thrown rocks and kicked the doors of cars and utes belonging to people working on our Carmichael Project’ by Adani Australia have been refuted by the group Frontline Action on Coal.

Activists disrupt Adani rail corridor construction as water licence is challenged

‘You can’t drink coal’ was the point made by activist and Adelaide Hills writer Ben Winch when he locked himself to a cattle grid on Stratford Road near Mt Coolon, stopping Adani's construction work for their rail corridor this morning.

Adani granted injunction against anti-Adani activist Ben Pennings

Adani has been granted an injunction today to stop activist Ben Pennings from certain actions and statements in relation to the Adani coal mine.

Adani launches legal proceedings as traditional owners evict Adani

As Adani launches legal action against activist Ben Pennings for his organisation of anti-Adani campaigning traditional owners of the mine's access to the site are restricting access to the mine site.

The Stop Adani convoy’s first birthday

It was recently the first anniversary of the Stop Adani convoy. A convoy that culminated in a 5,000-strong rally in front of the new parliament house on 5 May, 2019.

Queenslanders direct action against Adani coal mine contractors

Over 40 Queenslanders, many in their 60’s and 70’s, are currently taking peaceful direct action to disrupt contractor Hastings Deering who are about to begin assembly of driverless trucks for Adani's controversial coal mine.

The price of profit…

Diane Hart, Mullumbimby In the same week when German company Siemens has approved its deal with Adani, I have just finished reading the heartbreaking memoir by...

FKG targeted over connections to Adani rail line

Protestors have blocked access to the Mackay office of engineering company FKG to demand that they step back from plans to build the rail line for the Adani coal mine.

Claims that Adani will not cost taxpayers debunked by new report

Adani's claim that it did not need 'a cent of Australian tax-payers dollars' to fund the Carmichael coal mine has been undermined by a new report showing that it will receive billions in public money.

We need to exit this abusive relationship

The whole world is experiencing what it’s like to be the victim of a coercive control relationship. Even here in Byron Bay our lives are being psychologically shaped, and materially impacted by the dementing malignant narcissist and his sadistic sidekick, with a pattern of abuse all too familiar, particularly to women. 

Ballina hit and run victim in critical condition

Financial support is being sought to assist Ballina man Tyran Delaney, best known as Bluey, who is recovering after being involved in a devastating hit-and-run accident on March 20.

State-wide Community Participation Plan on exhibition

An overhaul of how the community participates and has their say with large, impactful developments is before the public until 3 June. In a media...

Road restoration project underway in Lismore

A major road restoration project in Lismore designed to strengthen the local road network and improve resilience against future flooding and severe weather is now underway, says Lismore City Council.