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Sailor rescued from ocean in overnight operation
In a dramatic overnight rescue far offshore North-East of Yamba, Marine Rescue IIuka Yamba volunteers were able to bring to safety a woman who fell overboard from a dismasted catamaran in the dark.
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Ballina refuge fundraising campaign launched
Politicians from across the spectrum joined Ballina Women's Refuge campaign ambassador Mandy Nolan recently at The Cove Restaurant to launch a fundraising campaign for Momentum Collective's Woman's and Children's Refuge.
Running out of time
Chibo Mertineit, Lillian Rock
I just returned from the ‘Festival of Resistance’, which happened outside of the weapon expo at the...
Lismore Lantern Parade call-out for volunteers
The organisers of the Lismore Lantern Parade (which is happening on Saturday, 19 June) are seeking volunteers to help with the event, which draws thousands of visitors each year.
Bruns massive development
Russell Eldridge, Brunswick Heads
Brunswick Heads is about to be hit with its biggest development upheaval in decades, with the re-emergence...
AVO sparks ‘community standards of behaviour’ forum
Barefoot Law founder and mayoral candidate Mark Swivel, is hosting an event regarding ‘AVOs, harassment, abuse and violence’, to be held June 17 from 6pm at the Byron Community Centre Cavanbah Room.
Ballina’s Mariann Lloyd-Smith and her mission to stop toxics in the environment
Living quietly in beautiful Ballina is one of the global heavy-hitters in the fight to eliminate and control toxic chemicals, Dr Mariann Lloyd-Smith.
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Breast screen van visiting Evans Head and Coraki
During Women's Health Week it's a good idea to make a checklist of things to check. One of those things is your boobs and this week, the mobile breast screening van will be visiting Evans Head.
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Three men stabbed in Goonellabah
Police say a man has been charged and will face court, while three men remain in hospital following an alleged stabbing yesterday.
Byron Echo
Running out of time
Chibo Mertineit, Lillian Rock
I just returned from the ‘Festival of Resistance’, which happened outside of the weapon expo at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre....
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Three stabbed, man arrested – Lismore
Three men remain in hospital and a man’s been arrested following a stabbing in Lismore this afternoon.
Local News
Celebrating 35 years of The Echo
The Echo Awards, held every five years, was a great success on Wednesday night as it celebrated 35 years of local independent journalism in the Northern Rivers and the community that have supported it throughout those times.
