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Lismore City Council declares housing emergency, wants more units
A Lismore City Council housing survey had shown more than 60 per cent of residents were living by themselves or with one other person, Cr Ekins said, prompting ‘a real need for smaller housing or units’.
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‘Natural’ cruelty
Richard Swinton, Clunes
While I agree with Desmond Bellamy’s concerns about animal cruelty, the issue of ‘natural’ cruelty if the...
Tweed residents facing rate rise in 2021/2022 financial year
Tweed residents are invited to provide feedback on their council's budget, revenue policy and fees and charges, as Tweed Council prepares to finalise its delivery program and operational plan for the next financial year.
Comparisons
Gareth Smith, Byron Bay
Trade Minister Dan Tehan wants to refer China to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) because he...
‘Seven and a bit’ stone
Stone & Wood are thrilled to announce the return of Festival of the Stone to their Byron-based Brewery, Saturday...
Exotic and hybrid
Dailan Pugh, Byron Bay
I was shocked to see the abundant exotic and hybrid plantings at Byron’s new bus interchange.
As...
Thanks for Bob
Jo Faith, Newtown
I wish to thank The Echo for printing the article by Bob Morgan, First Nations academic. This...
Stories about "Beaches":
Ballina Coastcare invites new members to join
This week Echonetdaily caught up with two enthusiastic members of Ballina Coastcare to find out more about their regeneration efforts along the coastal path at Sharpes Beach.
Dune degradation threatens turtles
Last week’s sighting of turtle tracks on Clarkes Beach prompted a few questions from concerned readers. Are sandbags on our eroding beaches a threat to nesting turtles?
Drones on local beaches for safety’s sake
Drones are literally part of the 21st-century landscape and skyscape and putting them to good use is part of a new initiative from Surf Lifesaving NSW and Tweed Council who are including this airborne appliance on their watch.
Trashed beaches
Bugal Bee, Ballina
In response to your Beaches being trashed, but who is responsible? article. We are descendants of the Nyangbul Bundjalung people who call the...
Sunbathers and 4WDs banned on Ballina beaches
A press conference was held at Lennox Head Alstonville Surf Life Saving Club this morning to announce the near future fate of recreational use on the local coastline.
Local News
How much do you know about koalas?
How well do you know your koala facts? Test your knowledge at the June 2 Koala Hard Quiz in Mullumbimby.
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Tweed residents facing rate rise in 2021/2022 financial year
Paul Bibby - 1
Tweed residents are invited to provide feedback on their council's budget, revenue policy and fees and charges, as Tweed Council prepares to finalise its delivery program and operational plan for the next financial year.
Letters
Exotic and hybrid
Dailan Pugh, Byron Bay
I was shocked to see the abundant exotic and hybrid plantings at Byron’s new bus interchange.
As Byron Council used to have...
Local News
Locals call for automatic revocation of speeding fines on Hinterland Way in first half of April
Aslan Shand - 3
When local man Nathan Hicks saw posts on Facebook about locals who had received fines they believed were incorrect he decided to look into challenging his own fine.
