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I was disappointed to see the recent Cosmos magazine article published in The Echo.
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Major methane menaces revealed
It’s official: The biggest methane polluters in the country are the coal and gas industries.
Byron Bay Boardriders help locals meet life’s challenges
As the Byron Bay Boardriders (BBB) prepare for the 13th edition of their Charity Golf day presented by Treager on October 27 the club would like to call attention to and give thanks for the Community spirit that the event represents.
Ayusa Teas: guayusa is an Amazonian alternative to coffee
Victoria Cosford
Natasha used to love coffee, drinking easily two cups a day. Since discovering guayusa, however, she’s been able...
Vale Echo co-founder, David Lovejoy
Echo co-founder, author and avid chess player, David Lovejoy, died with dignity and on his own terms last Wednesday, at his home in Mullumbimby.
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...
Non-alcoholic Hiatus Beers: award-winning beer
Founded in 2022 by a couple of ex-Stone & Wood employees, Hiatus Beers is all about brewing crisp, refreshing,...
Stories about "assault":
Charges laid after Tweed Heads assault
NSW Police says a man will face court after being charged following an investigation into an assault at Tweed Heads earlier this month.
Man assaulted on M1
Witnesses of an assault on the Pacific Highway over the weekend are being asked to contact police as they investigate the alleged crime.
Tweed Heads man accused of assaulting 82-year-old
A 37-year-old man is to face court today after allegedly assaulting an 82-year-old man on Tweed Heads Friday morning.
Man dies a week after alleged assault in Lismore
NSW Police have reported that a 89-year-old man has died in hospital following an alleged assault at his home in Lismore last week.
Case of former Byron police officer accused of teen assault back in court
The case of a former Byron Bay police officer found not guilty of assaulting a teenager in a CBD laneway is to be reheard in Lismore today.
Police assault charge heads back to local court
The NSW Supreme Court has found that a decision by local magistrate and former police officer, Michael Deakin, was an ‘error of law’.
Police seeking public assistance following Byron Bay assault
A serious assault in Byron Bay on Friday, 3 June, 2022 has led to police releasing further CCTV footage and another appeal for information from the public.
Historic sex assault and abduction – alleged offender charged
NSW Police say a man will spend the weekend in the lock-up after being refused bail today in Grafton following an investigation into the alleged historical sexual assault of a woman in Byron Bay more than 20 years ago.
Teen charged over alleged aggravated break-in, sexual abuse
A New South Wales Police report says that detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad have charged a teenage boy over the alleged sexual abuse of a woman during an aggravated break and enter at Casino.
91-year-old woman assaulted during break and enter – Tweed Heads
Police say a 91-year-old woman is being treated for facial injuries after being assaulted and robbed in her home at Tweed Heads South.
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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...
