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Wardell Knit n’ Knat Group – 22 years of knitting and giving

Since 2011, 15 years, Dawn and Robert Sword have been entrusted by the Wardell Knit n’ Knat Group with the privilege of distributing the beautiful handcrafted rugs, scarves, beanies and other knitted and crocheted items they have made to people in need throughout the Ballina Shire.
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Byron EchoRon Priestley, Main Arm - 0

Rail trail funding 2

No rail trail funding. As usual, the local federal Labor member for Richmond, Justine Elliot and the local state...
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Byron EchoSarah Archibald - 0

Mullum Giants celebrate Old Boys Day

Sunday, 31 May saw everyone having some fun as the sun finally shone at the Mullumbimby Giants games which included the Old Boys Day. Photos by Sarah Archibald.
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The Good LifeThe Echo - 0

Stout Blackout Blowout at Earth Beer

Nestled among the rolling green hills of Cudgen, just minutes from Kingscliff on the Tweed Coast, Earth Beer Company...
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Byron EchoRichard White , East Ballina - 0

Silence’ on Gaza

Am I allowed to voice an opinion against the Israeli government? What’s happening in Gaza? The USA, as well as...
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Byron EchoThe Echo - 0

Return of Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifier at Teven Golf Club

Teven Golf Club will again host the opening event of the 2026 Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifying Series, with...
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LettersLouise Doran, Ocean Shore - 0

Trains vs buses

As one of the many thousands of locals who have been involved in the long campaign for accessible, socially, environmentally, and cost...
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Stories about "drug reform":

Drugs: a health problem needing law reform

Editorial Aslan Shand - 0
The 2024 Penington Institute’s Annual Overdose Report stated that, ‘in 2022 there were 2,356 drug-induced deaths in Australia, equating to approximately six lives needlessly lost each day’.
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Weak politics prevents drug reform

Byron Echo David Heilpern - 8
When I first left the bench, I was approached by a group of enthusiastic, committed young medicinal cannabis entrepreneurs and activists to lead DriveChange – a lobby group for the driving rights of patients. I thought it was such a minimalist no-brainer...
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Comment: Giving a hand at MardiGrass

Articles & Columns David Heilpern - 3
Why did the lawyer cut off his limb at the MardiGrass?
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Stop delaying on drug reform say Law Society of NSW

National News Aslan Shand - 4
The NSW Attorney-General’s proposed drug diversion scheme and the NSW government's failure to act on the recommendations of the Ice Inquiry from two years ago are drawing criticism.
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Thousands of sober stoners march for drug law reform in Nimbin

Local News Mia Armitage - 5
Nimbin HEMP Embassy President Michael Balderstone said he was surprised at the high turn-out, given a heavy police presence on streets surrounding the rainforest village.
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NSW govt report calls for decriminalising personal drug use

National News Aslan Shand - 1
Aslan Shand The NSW Berejiklian government was forced to release the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’ Report last Thursday after sitting on...
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Local News

Murwillumbah biz networking breakfast tomorrow

The Echo - 0
Join the Murwillumbah business community for their June Business Murwillumbah Networking Breakfast, to be held at at Crystal Creek Estate.
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Local News

Update on Mullumbimby house fire which destroyed locals’ home

Aslan Shand - 0
Long-term residents of Mullumbimby, Jeff and Alma Jackson lost their home to fire last week.
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Local News

Local family-owned Byron businesses asking for your support

Aslan Shand - 0
Long-term, local Byron businesses are calling on the community for support as they struggle to remain afloat as the drainage works in Byron Bay continue.
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Local News

Bay FM’s Karena Wynn-Moylan wins at Aus Audio Awards

The Echo - 0
Australia’s top radio and podcast talent were crowned at the inaugural Australian Audio Awards last Thursday night at Carriageworks in Sydney. Entries were judged on their technical expertise, audio quality, content and impact.
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