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Boat people we are
We here in this country, now called Australia, need to be reminded that we started off as ‘boat people’.
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1,114 cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Rivers in last 24 hours
The Northern NSW Local Health District say that to 8pm yesterday, January 17, there were confirmed 1,114 new PCR cases of COVID-19.
Lismore Women’s Festival cancelled
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis that is sweeping NSW and other states in Australia the Lismore Women’s Festival has been cancelled.
Discourse
Dear Editor, good on you for your piece reminding us about the importance of public discourse.
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First Byron Shire Council meeting postponed
Byron Shire Council’s first meeting of newly minted councillors was to take place today, 20 January, however, the storm of COVID-19 that is taking place across the country led to it being postponed.
Friends of Loft
Become a Friend of Loft with their new local loyalty member program. Enjoy member-only benefits and offers, invite-only events, and...
Lismore to celebrate Australia Day with awards and Citizenship Ceremony
Many people will celebrate Australia Day next week and Lismore City Council has announced some of the nominees for this year’s Australia Day Awards.
Stories about "Back to Brunswick Hot Rod Run":
Back to Brunswick hot rod show shines again
This year marked the tenth anniversary of the Back to Brunswick Hot Rod Run, in memory of Pete Chapouris.
Hot-rod heaven at Back to Bruns
It was three days of hot-rod heaven for motoring enthusiasts at Brunswick Heads as the annual Back to Brunswick Hot Rod Run rolled into town for the weekend.
Byron Echo
Israel and Palestine
As an apologist for Israel, Michael Burd (Letters, 12 January) conveniently ignores the harsh truth of Israel’s brutal oppression, while claiming there are two...
Local News
Greens Mandy Nolan to hold community forum in support of nurses and paramedics
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Locally and across the state nurses, and paramedics are struggling in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as they are being asked to do double shifts and manage effectively in health system that is struggling to cope. This has led to an increasing number of nurses and paramedics resigning.
Local News
NSW COVID update on COVID deaths – vax stats and comorbidities
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet again opened his COVID update with condolences to families who have lost loved ones, and thanks to the ‘inspirational work of our health workers'.
National News
January 21 National Cabinet on Omicron, RATs, vax and treatments
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a media release about yesterday's meeting of the National Cabinet.
