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One death and 1,219 new COVID-19 cases in Northern Rivers
In the 24 hours to 8pm 25 January there was one death and 1,219 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWHD).
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NRAS about to kick off 2022 adoption days
Local animal charity Northern Rivers Animal Services has kicked off 2022 with a bang, with more cats, kittens and puppies needing homes in Ballina than you can shake a rescuer at.
Kindness to animals recognised in Tweed Shire Australia Day awards
The care Amanda Philp has provided to numerous animals on land and from the sea has seen her recognised as Tweed Shire Citizen of the Year.
Israel and Palestine
As an apologist for Israel, Michael Burd (Letters, 12 January) conveniently ignores the harsh truth of Israel’s brutal oppression,...
Taxi stolen at knifepoint in Tweed Heads
An investigation is underway after a taxi driver had his cab stolen at knifepoint at Tweed Heads.
Band Called Stereo soon to be legends of Byron
A new group out of Byron, Band Called Stereo, have recently recorded and released the first single from their new album. Nothing extraordinary in that, apart from the fact that two of the members have just completed Year Ten and the other two have just complete Year Nine
$2m upgrade for Kyogle CBD
Kyogle's town centre is going to get a $2.048m facelift, local MP Kevin Hogan has announced.
Stories about "FAGS":
North Coast councils call for funding changes
The region’s councils will continue to slide financially unless major changes are made to the way they are funded, according to Jenny Dowell, president of the Northern Rivers Regional Organisation of Councils.
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Kindness to animals recognised in Tweed Shire Australia Day awards
The care Amanda Philp has provided to numerous animals on land and from the sea has seen her recognised as Tweed Shire Citizen of the Year.
Byron Echo
What does Australia Day mean?
Another Australia Day. Another divisive polemic about the date, the day, and its meaning. Those who seek to change the date argue that 26 January signifies the beginning of Britain’s invasion of Australia and the violent expropriation of Aboriginal lands.
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Man charged following pursuit – Far North Coast
A man has been charged with driving offences following a police pursuit in the state’s far north.
Byron Echo
More government support needed for nurses
Paul Bibby - 1
What would it take to keep our nurses and paramedics from resigning en masse as the current crisis in the NSW health care system worsens?
