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Nationals and Labor didn’t sign Clarence anti-mining pledge
The Clarence Catchment Alliance (CCA) have been seeking the support of all candidates running for the seat of Clarence...
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Scientists call for urgent groundwater management
Groundwater provides almost one-third of the nation’s water and is worth more than $34 billion to the economy, but results from a recent major review have prompted scientists to call for urgent and better appraisal of groundwater and how we manage it.
Swimming champs Sydney bound for finals
Congratulations to Wilsons Creek Public School students Ruby, Eddie, Goldie and Ayla, who have made it to the state swimming finals, to be held in Sydney at the end of the term.
Man dies in custody in Casino
A critical incident investigation is underway following the death of a man in Casino today.
Flood-affected still without assistance
Over a year has passed since the devastating February 2022 floods, but many residents of the Northern Rivers have not received the support to retrofit, raise or buyback their homes, as pledged to them by the federal and state governments.
Lismore candidate Matthew Bertalli
With just a few days until we head to the polls, The Echo asked the candidates for the seat of Lismore one last bunch of questions.
Election 2023 – Clarence: Nicki Levi
As a former teacher and Education and Training coordinator Independent Nicola Levi believes that Independent representation for the seat is essential to get the best outcomes for Clarence's constituents considering the corrupt history of the Liberal, National, and Labor parties in NSW.
Stories about "Casino Drill Hall":
Community input sought for Casino Drill Hall
A public meeting is being held tomorrow to discuss future uses of the Casino Drill Hall.
Richmond Valley Council to buy Casino Drill Hall
The Casino community has won its fight to save the town’s old drill hall. The Richmond Valley Council has voted to purchase the hall and the surrounding land for $340,000.
Council considers buying Casino Drill Hall
Richmond Valley Council is considering buying the Casino Drill Hall for $340,000 to ensure it remains as an asset for the community.
Community given extra month to buy Casino Drill Hall
The Casino community now has an extra month to conclude negotiations to buy the Casino Drill Hall.
Casino Drill Hall future on the agenda
The future of the107-year-old Drill Hall at Casino will be up for discussion today at a meeting of the Richmond Valley Council.
Casino Drill Hall gets a reprieve
The sale of Casino’s historic Drill Hall has received an eleventh-hour reprieve after intervention by Page MP Kevin Hogan – but only for six months.
Community opposes sale of Casino’s Drill Hall
Page MP Kevin Hogan is hoping to save the historic Casino Drill Hall from being auctioned under a government policy of asset sales. But he has just two weeks until auction day.
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Not a ‘bonanza for developers and land bankers’ as local councils lose planning controls?
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The NSW Department of Planning and Environment were quick to respond to the article ‘A bonanza for developers and land bankers?’ published on 21 March 2023 on The Echo online ‘to correct the inaccuracies contained in your article’.
NSW state election
Janelle’s four year road to the 2023 vote
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Yesterday was the fourth anniversary of Janelle Saffin's win in the seat of Lismore and with not a minute to celebrate, Saffin spoke to The Echo about the 2023 campaign.
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Appeal to locate woman missing from Tweed Heads
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman, Kara Symington, missing from Tweed Heads since Tuesday.
Clarence State Electorate
Election 2023: Crystal ball gazing and hot tips
In a tight election, with many predicting a hung parliament, all eyes are on Sydney seats to see if any Teals can wrest seats from Liberals – and can Labor regain an inner Sydney seat from the Greens?
