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COVID update December 3: One new case and advice for international travellers
One new case of COVID-19 was reported for Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) in the 24 hours to...
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Byron Supper Club
Bryce Hallett
The Byron Supper Club is set to return and transport audiences to a magical and exciting realm akin...
Which values are important?
Public opinion sure is divided about the Dunoon Dam (the DuD). Clearly it does not have sufficient social licence...
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...
COVID weekend summary: Aquarius and a new Tweed case
The Northern NSW Local Health District is encouraging residents and visitors to Byron Bay to get tested for COVID-19, after being notified of a number of confirmed cases in the area during the last week.
Response to Ian Cohen and Paul Jones
I am proud to be running as Labor’s mayoral candidate for Byron Shire, with a great team that comes...
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.
Stories about "espresso martini":
Espresso Martini Festival
Abuzz with celebration and caffeination, the Balcony Bar & Oyster Co crew are reprising last year’s Espresso Martini Festival, and they have addressed the...
Byron LGA
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.
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?
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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.
