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Nimbin medicinal cannabis event, March 27
Two experienced medical cannabis doctors and a retired magistrate who is passionate about changing the drug driving rules will take part in the MEDICAN gathering in Nimbin.
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Editorial – #ChooseToChallenge the patriarchy
It is easy to think we have almost achieved equality for men and women in a country like Australia – just as long as you don’t think too hard about it.
Transparency needed
Janelle Saffin MP, State Member for Lismore.
I read with interest Mia Armitage’s front page article in last week’s Echo...
Heritage Bruns?
David Kolb, Brunswick Head
When Mathew O’Reilly spoke to Council regarding heritage listing for parts of Brunswick Heads he was quoted...
Nurses call for an improved aged care sector
A ‘walk with nurses’ was held in Mullum last Friday, and aimed to highlight the concern aged care nurses have around fee structures, safety issues and staff training in order to properly care for our elderly.
Green Spine parking
Ian Kingston, Mullumbimby
I am concerned at the apparent loss of parking spaces proposed in the centre of Mullum under...
Missing teen located safe and well near Tweed Heads
A teen missing in the state’s North has been located safe and well.
Stories about "closures":
Target Casino, Goonellabah and Murwillumbah to close
Four local Target stores are among those set for the chop or change in the company’s new restructure.
Local News
Missing teen located safe and well near Tweed Heads
A teen missing in the state’s North has been located safe and well.
Byron Echo
Suffolk Park residents pressure councillors over pump track
Councillors, Michael Lyon and Jeanette Martin, met Suffolk Park residents on Saturday to hear concerns around the proposed pump bike track, which is slated for the Linda Vidler park.
Byron Echo
Editorial – #ChooseToChallenge the patriarchy
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It is easy to think we have almost achieved equality for men and women in a country like Australia – just as long as you don’t think too hard about it.
Local News
Byron Wildlife Hospital’s DA up for public comment
A development application for the mobile Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital is now before the public.