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Two deaths in Northern Rivers in previous 24 hours, 29 across the state
There were another two deaths reported in the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWHD) to 8pm 26 January with 44 people in hospital and five in ICU.
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Taxi stolen at knifepoint in Tweed Heads
An investigation is underway after a taxi driver had his cab stolen at knifepoint at Tweed Heads.
Comment: Welcome to the Byron Bay family law dilemma – Jesus wept
In spring 2013, Mary and Joseph bought a house in Suffolk Park for $500,000.
Man charged following pursuit – Far North Coast
A man has been charged with driving offences following a police pursuit in the state’s far north.
Byron Shire 2022 Citizen of the Year
Jacqui Boyett, founder of the not-for-profit Global Ripple charity and op shop, is the Byron Shire 2022 Citizen of the Year.
Boat people we are
We here in this country, now called Australia, need to be reminded that we started off as ‘boat people’.
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Poatree
In another room now
Somewhere…
Somehow…
Move again in five days’ time.
Getting used to the rhythm.
Getting used to the rhyme.
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Stories about "Byron Bay house fire":
House caught fire during storm
In the midst of howling winds, driving rain and high tides on Saturday morning a house at Belongil caught alight.
Sounding a fire alarm
Matthew Crisp, Fire & Rescue NSW. Hi Team Echo, Thanks for another timely fire safety message in the light of two more house fires in Byron Shire.
Second Byron Bay home razed by fire
A weatherboard Queenslander in Kingsley Street, Byron Bay was totally consumed by fire in the early hours of yesterday morning, the second such house fire in the neighbourhood in a fortnight.
Historic Byron Bay house destroyed by fire
Police and fire investigators this morning are sifting through the remains of a large old timber home in Byron Bay which was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
Local News
Vaccinating koalas against chlamydia
Koala chlamydia affects 60 per cent of koalas that are admitted to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and is having a significant impact on koalas in the region. The figures have continued to rise each year.
Local News
Lismore Citizen of the Year
Recognising her tireless work in helping people living with Parkison’s Disease Di Lymbury was awarded Lismore Citizen of the Year.
Byron Echo
RAT upcycling available in Mullum
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Most of us have been far more concerned about how to get hold of rapid antigen tests (RATs) over the past few months than what happens to the plastic testing kits after use.
Byron Echo
Bill will not prevent social media trolling: Law Council
The nation’s peak law advocay legal body, The Law Council of Australia, is calling for a nationally consistent approach to law reform as ‘the best defence against social media defamation’.
