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COVID update: a new Byron case, Aquarius and Community Support Accommodation
The Northern NSW Local Health District says there was one new case of COVID-19 was reported for NNSWLHD to 8pm, November 25. This case is located in the Byron Local Government Area, a traveller from outside the region and e is not associated with the Aquarius Backpackers.
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Keeping children out of prison the focus for Red Cross
How young is too young for a child to be imprisoned? The Red Cross says 10 is too young and wants to see the age raised to 14.
Brookies bring out pre-mixed Negroni
The Negroni is my favourite cocktail. It’s quick and simple to make yourself, if you have all the ingredients (equal quantities of gin, Campari and vermouth plus ice and a slice of orange).
The nitty-gritty with the Lismore Mayoral candidates
Last month The Echo asked the Lismore Mayoral candidates 20 questions* about their thoughts, ideas and pizza, and as...
When we get to 95 per cent vaccination, this will happen
Just when we were getting used to the current COVID roadmap, it has changed directions. Adjustments to previous settings scheduled for this milestone were announced yetserday.
Can COVID vaccines shed spike proteins – and is that bad?
Spike protiens – they’re the key to a vaccine’s effectiveness, but can they actually cause health problems?
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2021
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Stories about "Dingoes":
Urgent action needed to protect dingoes
Jen Parker, Foster, Victoria
Victoria, the only state to offer some sort of protection, has just reintroduced a dingo/wild dog bounty and has started to...
Protect the dingo
Zac Forster, Pottsville. The ecological damage we have inflicted upon this country to date is inexcusable. What is even more inexcusable is what we allow to happen today in a ‘modern’ Australia. Australia is known for its uniqueness.
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Kingscliff Public School gets long-awaited upgrade
If you were wondering what is happening at Kingscliff Public School, construction is well underway on an upgrade.
Byron Echo
Community carers and responders program launched
Following the recent second anniversary of the bushfires that hit our region, Resilient Byron say they are proud to announce the beginning of their...
Local News
Leigh Thomas says political affiliations not relevant to Council decision making
Leigh Thomas is the lead candidate for Group M running in the upcoming Tweed Shire Council elections. Mr Thomas is a member of the...
Local News
When we get to 95 per cent vaccination, this will happen
Just when we were getting used to the current COVID roadmap, it has changed directions. Adjustments to previous settings scheduled for this milestone were announced yetserday.
