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My dear friend, Philip Rubinstein 1934–2021
I first met Phil on a rain-soaked day outside my house in Brunswick Terrace, Mullum. It was an accidental encounter, but we soon got stuck into a conversation about the parlous state of Australian universities.
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Fossil investments
Brian Mollet, Mullumbimby
It is with considerable incredulity that I read in last week’s Echo that Byron Shire has a lazy...
Entertainment in the Byron Shire and beyond for the week beginning 3 March, 2021
Entertainment in the Byron Shire and beyond for the week beginning 3 March, 2021
Hospital staff want to park for free while they work
It seems that Lismore Base isn’t the only hospital whose workers would like to park their cars for free while they work.
Shores United win local derby in season opener
Shores United FC began their season in the Anzac Cup B football competition with a 3-1 win over local rivals the Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley FC last Sunday.
Be proud of Ballina, help clean up our beaches
This Sunday, 7 March, Ballina Coastcare is inviting everyone who cares about Ballina's environment to Step Up To Clean Up, and join a special event for Clean Up Australia Day.
Sing Lisa Sing
Jo Faith, Newtown
How very distressing is the recent story of beautiful singer Lisa Hunt. She followed protocol, paid the...
Stories about "ecology":
Bypass protestors calling for support
Byron bypass blockaders are calling for supporters to join them today as some blockaders predict that bulldozers will start clearing vegetation today.
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Ben Hamilton riding for kids with cancer
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Ballina man Ben Hamilton is riding his bike 500km to help young kids with cancer.
Byron Echo
Brunswick Heads marina berths to increase
Questions remain unanswered around a press release from Nationals MLC Ben Franklin’s office regarding a $2.8 million upgrade to the Brunswick Heads boat harbour.
According...
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Helping Our Kids, help our kids
The Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge kicks off tonight in Lismore with the express aim of raising much-needed funds for the Our Kids charity.
Byron Echo
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.