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Overseas nurses move to Northern Rivers to fill healthcare shortage
Sixty registered nurses from the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland are to join the Northern New South Wales Local Health District (NNSWLHD) before the start of next year’s clinical year.
Other News
Team Cadwallader’s environmental war
At the November Ballina Council meeting, Cr Bruem (Team Cadwallader’s unofficial media advisor/spin doctor) continued his attack on the...
Urgent aid required to ensure future of endangered species
The Maalan Cloud forest is specifically suited to a range of endangered species and if the forest is not saved, they will become extinct.
Reflections yet to adhere to court orders
NSW government-run corporation, Reflections, is yet to fulfil court orders around its management at the Terrace Holiday Park in Brunswick Heads, despite a settlement being reached with Byron Council in the Land & Environment Court in 2021.
Industrial relations reform bill passes parliament
New industrial relations laws have passed NSW parliament today, which the government says will create the structure needed to deliver meaningful improvements to wages and conditions for hundreds and thousands of workers in the state.
Fatal two-vehicle crash – Richmond PD
Just after 7pm Thursday, 30 November 2023, emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash along the Pacific Highway, Woodburn, about 35km south of Lismore.
Local Pararoo ready for the World Cup
Local Benny Roche played with the Australian Pararoos in the recent Asia-Oceania Championships in Melbourne, and has helped the...
Stories about "Clarence":
Nicola Levi supports a ban on mining in the Clarence
Independent Nicola Levi supports banning mining in The Clarance catchment and does not support a thermal waste incinerator at Casino. Find out her detailed...
Debrah Novak on mining and waste incinerators in Clarence
Independent candidate for Clancence, Debrah Novak, tells The Echo what her position is on mining in the Clarance catchment and the proposed Casino thermal waste incinerator.
Election 2023 – Clarence: Dr Greg Clancy
Dr Greg Clancy is a Master of Science, he's also a PhD and the deputy mayor of Clarence Valley Council. Cr Clancy is contesting the seat of Clarence for the Greens.
Election 2023 – Clarence: Debrah Novak
Debrah Novak is a current councillor for the Clarence Valley Council and she has decided to run as an Independent for the seat of Clarence in the upcoming state elections.
Casino and Grafton out of reach for many renters
The pressure on renters remains high and has been having an increasing impact on rural and regional areas.
Tweed LGA passes Byron with highest number of new COVID cases
The Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) reports that in the 24 hour period to 8pm last night, January 6, there were 683 new...
Political Comment
Labor’s hypocrisy on climate undimmed
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Last week the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, delivered the Albanese Government's second annual Climate Change Statement, claiming major progress in emissions reduction while the numbers continue to scream that the opposite is true.
Local News
Fatal two-vehicle crash – Richmond PD
Just after 7pm Thursday, 30 November 2023, emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash along the Pacific Highway, Woodburn, about 35km south of Lismore.
National News
Move Beyond Coal turning up heat on government
Move Beyond Coal says it will be staging protests at Labor MP offices around the country over the next week to 'turn up the heat' on the government to stop approving climate-wrecking coal and gas projects.
National News
Industrial relations reform bill passes parliament
New industrial relations laws have passed NSW parliament today, which the government says will create the structure needed to deliver meaningful improvements to wages and conditions for hundreds and thousands of workers in the state.
