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COVID update December 3: One new case and advice for international travellers
One new case of COVID-19 was reported for Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) in the 24 hours to...
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Cr Basil Cameron’s Mayoral choice
Cr Cate Coorey is my choice for mayor.
I have worked with Cate on Council for the last five years....
Serious assault charges – Coffs Harbour
NSW Police say that four men will face court today charged following an alleged serious assault of a man on the state’s mid-north coast over the weekend.
Why not both
The tender for the first section of the Rail Trail starting from Murwillumbah indicates that it is not more...
Assistance in choosing the right team for mayor
Some advice from two wise elders: Many years ago my grandpa gave me some advice on punting, which seems...
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Crossing Over
I miss travelling. I miss the thrill of going somewhere new. The last few years feels like we’ve had no adventures. No interesting and foreign lands to explore.
It’s been all about staying at home.
Thanks to Annastacia Palaszczuk, going to Queensland feels a bit like going overseas.
I’ve had to cross the border for work a few times lately.
Lismore Councillor candidate bios – Group E: Our Sustainable Future
The Echo asked all the Lismore Councillor candidates to send in a bio. Led by current Councillor Elly Bird, the Our Sustainable Future team is Group E.
Stories about "container deposit scheme":
Byron Bay cash-for-container centre opens
Byron residents can now trade their eligible drink containers for cash following the installation of a ‘Return and Earn’ container-deposit machine at the Cavanbah Centre in Byron Bay last week.
NSW container deposit scheme ‘long overdue’
Greens environment spokesperson Dr Mehreen Faruqi has welcomed the passing of Container Deposit Scheme legislation in the NSW Parliament but is disappointed that the government 'refused to back several sensible amendments'.
Container deposit scheme needs a refund incentive
Greens MP and Environment spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC. There is only one choice if the scheme is to be a success. The NSW government must choose a container deposit scheme which has a deposit refund of 10 cents to consumers.
NSW needs container deposit scheme now
Greens MP and environment spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi. Clean Up Australia Day last Sunday was the opportunity for the state government to speed up implementation of a container deposit scheme.
Byron LGA
Last mayoral candidates Q and A: are you a landlord?
Here at The Echo we have seen and heard the word ‘housing’ come up time and again throughout the local government election campaign period, whether it’s from candidates or other voters.
Byron Echo
On the ground work assists evicted women
We know the region has some of the highest rents, and highest housing costs in Australia. We all know that this has virtually eliminated affordable housing. We hear the stories of women and children being evicted, of couch surfing and living in cars.
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What do the Tweed Council candidates stand for?
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The final day of voting for your local Tweed Shire Councill candidates is Saturday 4 December at a venue near you.
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Today is International Day of People with Disability
This language trend around People With a Disability has tended to emphasise the disability rather than the person, which can lead to derogatory labelling, depersonalisation or impersonal, collective references.
