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Natural history
While I have not the informed authority to confirm John Bradley’s musings on the birds that seem to be...
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Four arrested over alleged break-ins, trespass – Casino
Four boys have been arrested by police investigating alleged aggravated break and enter and trespass offences in Casino on Monday, 30 January.
Family and domestic violence leave comes into force tomorrow
New laws to provide 10 days paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave will come into force tomorrow for workers...
It’s not the fossils, it’s the fools
Humans have been muddling along in cities for around twelve thousand years, says Wikipedia, although if you count using an alphabet of some kind as the criterion of civilisation, the time span drops to a mere fifty centuries.
Tributes for songstress Sara Tindley
Hundreds gathered at a small rural property at Lindendale last week to say their final farewells to Sara Tindley, a very much loved personality from the Northern Rivers.
Capitalism
Warren Kennedy wrote an excellent letter last week (28 January) pointing out the deficiencies of capitalism as it exists...
Better outcomes start with teachers who believe in inclusive education
For all students – particularly those with additional needs – a teacher who doesn't believe in inclusive education can be harmful.
Stories about "Blossom McCormick":
Brunswick Heads Women bowlers claim District open fours pennant
Brunswick Heads Women‘s Bowling Club has won the Tweed Byron District Open Fours Championship playing at home last week.
The winning team included Sherril Pearce...
Brunswick Heads women challenge the best in local pennants competition
After a very close Tweed Byron District Pennants third-grade competition, Brunswick Heads have come in runners-up behind Kingscliff.
The five-club competition was decided in the...
Byron Echo
Community advocacy
I am a small business owner of Byron Central Apartments. Tamara Smith MP has recently supported us on two separate occasions advocating effectively with...
Byron Echo
Swivel by name, drivel by nature
The lack of authenticity of Byron Councillor, Mark Swivel, does not come as a surprise from this side of the fence. A well-to-do lawyer...
Letters
Land values rise
Your cover story on 25 January claims that land valuation rises could herald increases in Council rates. This is potentially misleading. A council’s total...
Local News
Go Thistles!
Lismore Thistles Soccer Club has launched the Thistles Acceleration Program, in the process becoming the city’s only player development academy.