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Who is standing up for Mandy?
Australian politics is a joke. That’s why our most-loved comedians are coming together to make sure that one of their own gets a seat at the table.
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Labor digs a deeper hole
Last week's intense focus on whether or not federal Labor was going to revisit its negative gearing policies to deal with the housing crisis (no chance, according to the PM) did a great job of distracting from some other major stories.
Bundjalung artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft at NSW State Library
Local artist and proud Bundjalung woman Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM will be joining Kylie Caldwell in conversation with Kyra Kum-Sing for a discussion embedded in truth-telling, collectivism, art and Bundjalung Country.
Alert to clear gutters, drains ahead of more storms
State Emergency Services (SES) volunteers are urging people on the Northern Rivers to clear gutters and drains ahead of more expected storm activity.
Minor flooding for Tumbulgum
The NSW SES advises people of potential minor flooding on the Tweed and Rous Rivers impacting Tumbulgum and surrounds.
Crossword solver’s guide 2 – Stephen Clarke’s Crossword #23
After some feedback from Echo crosssword solvers that our puzzles are a bit on the difficult side, we have prepared some...
Nate’s big Byron run for charity
Byron Run Club’s founder, Nate Thornbury, is taking on a challenge to run 160 kilometres in under 18 hours on October 5, to raise $5,000 for Fletcher Street Cottage’s Women’s Emergency Relief Program.
Stories about "Ben Chifley":
Tony Barry, Ben Chifley and FD’s Four Freedoms
Local actor-vist, Tony Barry, has taken on a lot since he moved to the Northern Rivers, and though cancer took one of his legs, Tony still manages to put in the hard yards for social, environmental and human rights causes.
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Big year for Byron Bay FC women’s teams
Byron Bay FC women’s teams have had an amazing year, culminating in their third division being point score champions, and the premier division winning the championship for the first time in 37 years.
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A world upside down
When singer-songwriter Claire Anne Taylor’s 14-month-old son was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition Angelman Syndrome, her world was turned upside down. But rather than turn her back on her lifelong career, music became her therapy; allowing her to face head on the feelings and fears that came with the life-changing news.
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Bluedogs cap off a great win with back-to-back league premierships
The Bangalow Bluedogs Soccer Club has completed one of the best years for the club, with three men’s teams making it into grand finals and the top team going all the way to claim the premier league title for the second year running.
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Women of Song
The Northern Rivers Conservatorium is pleased to host Women Of Song in its Concert Room in October. Women of Song is an authentic show of conversations and songs, articulating First Nations cultural practice in the here and now, live on stage.
