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Up in the air!

Letters in The Echo (March 5) criticising the conduct of councillors at the February 24 meeting concerning the proposed...

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Resilience amidst havoc: Summit Organics’ autumn bounty

Cyclone Alfred’s relentless deluge has once again tested the mettle of our local farmers, with floods disrupting local supply...

A cautionary tale

I used a local electrician to install a new stove recently and he provided me with a handwritten invoice...

Greens outline disaster insurance plans

The cost of insurance and the behaviour of insurance companies looks set to become a major political issue in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.   

Celebrating women’s achievements

With three women standing for the upcoming federal election in the seat of Richmond it is important to recognise that women in Australia only gained the opportunity to vote and the right to stand for federal election in 1902.

Mordaunt film retrospective in April 

A retrospective of films by renowned Byron filmmaker, Richard Mordaunt will be held over two days at the Byron Theatre on April 25 and 26. 

Two in court on manslaughter charge after home birth near Coffs Harbour

Two women have appeared in court charged with manslaughter after a home birth at a property north-west of Coffs Harbour.

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Closing the door on whitegoods manufacturing in Australia

‘You can be sure if it’s Westinghouse’ was the slogan of the company my father used to work for many years ago. They proudly made fridges and other ‘whitegoods’ in Australia.

Councillors not listening

Two weeks ago I attended the residents’ meeting regarding the proposed Mullumbimby affordable housing development (on public land) bordering several local businesses. I was...

Station Street DA

I attended last week’s meeting about the proposed 57 Station Street development, which Council says will (might?) include 32 units for social and affordable...

Cyclones, elections and climate change

With Cyclone Alfred bearing down on South East Queensland and Northern NSW it’s opportune as we enter the leadup to the 2025 federal election,...

A cautionary tale

I used a local electrician to install a new stove recently and he provided me with a handwritten invoice for $310 which I paid...