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Floodplain developments major concern for Kingscliff, Tumbulgum and Chinderah communities
Concerned community representatives for Kingscliff, Tumbulgum and Chinderah communities met with Member for Tweed Geoff Provest last Friday to discuss the risks of approved but yet to built developments on flood prone land.
Other News
New digs for flood adaptation project
Mullum Cares has a new home in the Railway Shed Yard, on the corner of Prince and Ann Streets in Mullum.
What drainage works can residents expect?
With a third La Niña now underway, The Echo asked Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway, what flood-affected residents can expect regarding drainage maintenance.
Great waves on offer for the Evans Head Malibu Classic
The 30th annual Evans Head Malibu Classic was run last weekend with clean one metre-plus waves on offer right...
Firearm and drug offence charges laid after Coraki vehicle stop
NSW Police say a man has been charged after a firearm and prohibited drugs were seized during a vehicle stop yesterday.
Short films grace the screen from Oct 21
The Byron Bay International Film Festival is back from October 21 to 30 with a ten-day program of premieres, panels and parties.
‘Sad and distressing’: massive numbers of bird deaths in Australian heatwaves reveal a profound loss is looming
Heatwaves linked to climate change have already led to mass deaths of birds and other wildlife around the world. To stem the loss of biodiversity as the climate warms, we need to better understand how birds respond.
Stories about "aging":
Mandy Nolan’s Soap Box#189 The joys of aging
VIDEO: Mandy muses on one's increasingly crumpled pages and proposes a few party ideas for the latter half of the book of Life.
Local News
How to weave yarns and community this weekend
Beginner and advanced basket weavers have a chance to develop their skills under master tutelage this weekend in Ballina with thanks to the Northern Rivers Community Gallery.
Local News
Celebration as Farrelly House reopens in Lismore
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On Tuesday to the relief and joy of dozens of Lismore folk, Farrelly House, the home of Red Inc. and the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS), reopened on Magallan Street.
Byron Echo
A journey of a step or two
Apart from organic shiraz, my latest investment in health is this mini-stepper, or ‘massage stepper’ as they call it in the country of origin.
Local News
Tweed Council leads the way for responsible dog ownership
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The reality is that if you let your dog off-leash in areas where there is native wildlife from birds to wallabies they will disturb nesting sites and potentially attack, maim and kill wildlife, regardless of how much you love them.
