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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.
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Editorial – More Byron Shire council candidate Q&A!
Where do candidates stand on disused railways and pay parking? Are they to the left of Chairman Mao Zedong, or the right of Genghis Khan?
Outgoing Ballina independent speaks out against Dunoon Dam campaign
Outgoing independent Cr Sharon Parry has seldom contacted The Echo during her time on the council but says she felt honour bound this week.
A better way
The Rail Trail ad in the last Echo concludes with ‘We can’t think of a better way to experience...
Flood warning for Richmond and Wilsons Rivers
A deepening low pressure trough through the northeast of the state is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms during Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the State Emergency Service.
A little rail tale
There is still a chance to save our wonderful railway line between Casino and Murwillumbah, especially in the Byron...
Realistic, local agendas!
On Saturday 4 December we need to vote for people who focus on issues that can be controlled by...
Stories about "Dr Bronwyn Hudson":
Byron health workers helping out in Nepal
Three staff of the Byron District Hospital have flown to Nepal to give urgently needed medical assistance to thousands in need.
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.
Local News
What do the Tweed Council candidates stand for?
Aslan Shand - 0
The final day of voting for your local Tweed Shire Councill candidates is Saturday 4 December at a venue near you.
National News
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.
Local News
Master Mariner Bill Fenelon looks to the future of Tweed Shire
Bill Fenelon, who has called the Tweed Valley home since 2009, is heading up Group A and is running as an Independent with Carolyn...
