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Two charged with assault in seperate incidents
A man and a woman have been charged with assault after seperate violent incidents last week, one in Byron Bay and one in Mullumbimby.
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Risk of more storms and heavy rain today
The SES is warning that more storms and heavy rain are forecast for the Northern Rivers today.
From high fashion to flowers, fruit and veggie farming
Briana Atkins was only two weeks old when her parents decided to leave Brisbane for a tree change, buying...
Front page news
Jeff Rake, Byron
On the front page of last week’s Echo you highlighted unemployment in the Shire, with mullum at...
Water in short supply for Alstonville on 27 January
Around 185 properties in Alstonville will be without water on 27 January wile the Ballina Shire Council installs a new water main. The outage will be from 9am to 3pm.
Nice try Anastasia!
Graham Mathews, Possum Creek
I read with interest Anastasia’s insistence that the recent Qld outbreak of the new ‘super strain’...
Is the failing state of the planet causing our youth to be stressed?
Poor mental health in youth is an ever increasing problem. It is often flagged at by the media and various organisations, and whilst there are often brilliant resources that can be found, when it comes down to the cause of the increase in mental illness in Gen Z, parents and caregivers tend to put it (somewhat jokingly) down to our phones.
Stories about "erosion clarkes beach":
A closer peek at Council’s Main Beach project
While Main and Clarkes Beach continue to erode, Council are exploring ways to protect the headland at Jonson Street.
Beach Byron Bay open for biz, despite erosion
The owner of Beach Byron Bay cafe and restaurant, that has been affected by coastal erosion on Clarkes Beach, says his business is well and truly open, and he believes a long-term solution can be found to ensure it stays that way.
Sandbagging beach erosion
Neil Matterson, Byron Bay
With all the sandbagging on the main beach at Byron Bay one could be forgiven for thinking that Byron is preparing...
Local News
Lismore police pursuit ends in charges
Police say a man has been charged over alleged pursuits and a crash overnight.
Local News
Drowning risk warning for Australia Day weekend
Royal Life Saving is urging the public to take care around water this Australia Day weekend, with their research showing that the risk of drowning doubles on public holidays.
National News
How the study of dolphin airways could help save endangered whales
Paul Bibby - 0
Paul Bibby A new study exploring the health of dolphin airways has revealed findings that could help save endangered whale species. During an eight-month study at...
Letters
Conspiratorial breaths
R Podhajsky, Ocean Shores
Thanks to the Collins English Dictionary 4th edition, for insight to the realm of words. Conspire 2, to act together towards...