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Appeal to locate girl missing from East Ballina

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl reported missing from East Ballina.

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Pottsville koalas win in court 

The Pottsville community and local wildlife won in the Land and Environment Court on Thursday, 5 June when Commissioner Dickson refused the appeal by Turner Contracting Pty Ltd for the proposed development of a long-term luxury caravan park at Pottsville. 

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program

The thought of power from the sun is an exciting prospect for many home owners for both the environmental and financial benefits.

Deception in war and letters

Gareth Smith has more outlandish claims in his letter to The Echo last week (28 May). He has had all...

Supporting homeless people in the Byron and Tweed shires

The Songs for Shelter, Winter Warmer campaign by Dharma Care is underway and is looking to raise $50,000 for homeless people in the Tweed and Byron shires.

Fatal single-vehicle crash – McLeods Shoot

A woman has died following a single vehicle crash near Byron Bay today.

Two Northern Rivers locals arrested in Tasmania

Northern Rivers filmmaker Juliet Lamont and local Hamish Paterson have been arrested after locking onto logging machinery to protect the endangered Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle.

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Pay rise for NSW firefighters

The NSW Government says an agreement has been reached with the union representing firefighters for an interim pay rise of three per cent.

Murwillumbah Fire Station needs more firefighters

There is probably not one adult who hasn’t been grateful for the job that firefighters have done in this country, particularly in the aftermath of the The 2019–20 Australian bushfires.

Emergency Services Expo in Bruns on Sunday

An Emergency Services Expo will be held on Sunday in Brunswick Heads. The Expo is where the community can meet all their local First Responders in one place.

Houses without smoke detectors very alarming

Fire & Rescue NSW is always busy and the nation-wide fires in recent years have highlighted the importance and value of our firefighters.

SCU scientists make worrying discovery about fire-scorched earth

Updated: Scientists from Southern Cross University have made a startling discovery about the lethal threat of soils scorched by bushfires that could increase cancer risks.

Long Gully Road fire OUT

Residents in and around Drake, in the Tenterfield shire, received welcome news from the Rural Fire Service on Sunday afternoon: the Long Gully Road Fire was finally declared OUT.

John Nardi recognised for service

Congratulations to John Nardi, who will be receiving the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of his decades of dedicated service to the Rural Fire Service.

Tweed Seagulls Festival of Female Footy 

The landmark event showcasing the best of female rugby league –  from grassroots juniors to elite players – will take place on 21 June at the Piggabeen Sports Complex in Tweed Heads.

How to cook with a tea candle and create nutritious meals

If you didn’t get your flood pantry ready in time or you are just struggling to put food on the table (if you happen to have one) knowing how to make a simple nutritious meal out of basic ingredients – possibly without a heat source – is essential. 

Fatal single-vehicle crash – McLeods Shoot

A woman has died following a single vehicle crash near Byron Bay today.