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Knitting Nanna arrested near Bowraville

Chris Degan, a 75 year old member of the Knitting Nannas, was arrested earlier today for trying to save koala habitat.

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Come Alive

Alive In The 70s will bring the unforgettable sounds and distinctive style of the 1970s back to life at a show at Byron Theatre on Saturday, January 18.

The Saddle Road and future traffic – a closer look

With up to 1,500 new homes and commercial expansion planned for the exclusive hilltop along The Saddle Road, The Echo sought to clarify Council’s traffic plans given new roads will be needed to accommodate the proposal.

Senior Achievement Award nominations now open

Nominations are now open for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards.

Happy NY

On behalf of Northern Rivers Rail Ltd (NRRL) I’d like to take this opportunity to wish both locals and...

Where is the government’s duty of care?

2024 is now officially the hottest year ever recorded on our planet, easily beating the previous record year of 2023 as we collectively travel up the exponential curve towards catastrophe.

Avoiding a Trumpist nightmare

Who wasn’t nauseated at the sight of Scomo cosying up to Trump on New Year’s Eve at Mar-a Largo to celebrate his Second Coming?

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Lismore incumbent – Janelle Saffin MP

With just a few days until we head to the polls, The Echo asked the candidates for the seat of Lismore one last bunch of questions.

Lismore candidate Vanessa Rosayro

With just a few days until we head to the polls, The Echo asked the candidates for the seat of Lismore one last bunch of questions.

Getting it right for greyhounds

Greyhound rescuer and Animal Justice Party candidate for the Tweed, Susie Hearder, will head a protest tomorrow against the proposed greyhound racing facility at Chinderah.

Election 2023 – Lismore: Vanessa Rosayro AJP

Vanessa Rosayro, is running for the Seat of Lismore in the election at the end of next month. A dedicated vegan and animal advocate, Rosayro says the Animal Justice Party is about more than just loving animals.

AJP’s lead candidate is Alison Waters from Lismore

As the environmental, financial and social climate threatens to crumble in many areas of the state, the race for first place at the New...

All smiles at Ballina pre-poll

People were queued out the door at the pre-poll booth in Ballina Indoor Sports Centre yesterday, with brightly dressed volunteers and AEC officials offering assistance to voters.

Kangaroo Protection Bill introduced to NSW Parliament

There aren't many countries whose animal emblem is so maligned and Upper House MP for the Animal Justice Party Mark Pearson has introduced a controversial bill to New South Wales Parliament that would ban the killing of kangaroos.

Alison Waters: a compassionate voice for people, animals and the environment

The only group in the December Local Government Area election for Lismore that doesn’t have a mayoral candidate, is Group F, the Animal Justice Party.

Kangaroo inquiry reveals failed welfare regulation, lack of transparency and ‘scientific fraud’

What other country cares less about their national animal emblem? The kangaroo and emu on Australia's coat of arms can be seen on every single government website and every official government document – yet they are much maligned earthlings.

Moratorium on CSG passes NSW Upper House

Labor, the Greens, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and the Animal Justice Party joined together with independent MLC Justin Field to pass the Coal Seam Gas Moratorium Bill last night in the NSW Upper House. The challenge now is to get support for it in the Lower House.

Keeping dogs on leads

Byron Shire Council is reminding residents and visitors to the area with accompanying pets this summer to make sure they understand the rules to avoid hefty on-the-spot fines.

New event aims to reconnect Lennox Head community

Ballina Shire Councillors Kiri Dicker, Michelle Bailey, Eva Ramsey have teamed up to organise a free event to encourage residents of Lennox Head to join a wider array of community and sporting groups, with hopes of promoting social cohesion and greater community connection.

Autism peak body calls for immediate action

Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) has welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s first National Autism Strategy but says it must be followed by immediate action to address the significant gaps in support for autistic children who are losing their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) packages.

Guests invited to be water detectives this summer

Reflections, the largest holiday park group in NSW, is encouraging its guests to 'go with the flow' this summer and help it save water by reporting any leaks when staying in their parks.