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Today is Ageism Awareness Day
October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day, initiated by EveryAGE Counts and now marked in many countries around the world. This year there is a special focus on ageism in advertising.
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Raineri touring the regions with Fairytales
Hailed as a born communicator and award-winning pianist, Alex Raineri has toured extensively both nationally and internationally. With a touring profile in 2024 that includes performances throughout the US, UK, Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands, Alex will include NSW’s Northern Rivers and New England regions this November.
Greens target Richmond, promise public housing developer
The federal Greens are promising more direct financial support for homelessness and housing projects in the marginal seat of Richmond if they get the numbers in next year’s election.
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.
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.
Mex-inspired food under the palms, just off the beach at Brunswick Heads
If this year’s wet weather has stopped you from making it across the Bruns footbridge and over to the...
Music festival law reform a failure: Greens MP
With music festivals struggling to survive in NSW, a new law was passed in NSW parliament this week by Labor: Music Festivals Amendment Act 2024.
Stories about "backpacks":
Operation Backpack getting students set for school
After a successful program last year, Operation Backpack is on again.
Local News
A lucky day for Rick thanks to the Westpac chopper
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It was a lucky day for Rick Shearman when he went into the water on July 13 – he was fortunate enough to be found and rescued after he was swept out to sea while bodysurfing big bombs at Tallow Beach.
National News
Protest against greenwashing hypocrisy
Yesterday there was a rally led by a coalition of environmental groups and Traditional Owners at the entrance to the Albanese government’s 'Global Nature Positive Conference' in Darling Harbour, Sydney, calling on the government to protect land, water and climate from the dangers of new coal and gas projects.
Byron Echo
Ready for the challenge says Swain
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From chamber choir to Council chambers , Janet Swain’s musical background couldn’t be further from her new role as a Byron Shire Councillor – or is it really?
National News
Outstanding Australian scientists recognised
The 25th anniversary of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science celebrates the outstanding contribution made by scientists, innovators and teachers to uplifting Australia’s way of life.
