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Benefits of microplastic
I loved Hannah Grace’s fanciful letter about sprinkling young men and boys with microplastic dust to lower the sperm...
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Woman charged over alleged armed robbery – Tweed Heads
A woman will appear in court today charged over the alleged armed robbery of a man at Tweed Heads earlier this week.
Complete the rail trail
The Byron Shire Council’s recent decision to approve the proposed rail trail on the abandoned rail corridor, excluding the...
Bangalow wins men’s premiership grand final
The Bangalow Bluedogs have won the 2023 premiership league football grand final with a 3–2 win over Byron Bay...
Tiny home demolition
I refer to the article in The Echo (6 September) ‘Disabled war veteran’s tiny home faces Council demolition order’.
Byron...
Cinema: Stanno arrivando gli italiani!
Palace Cinemas are thrilled to announce a great lineup for the 2023 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival showcasing an incredible selection of new Italian cinema celebrating the country’s language, stories and culture.
Already in ‘No’
When asked about the Voice referendum, Aboriginal performance artist and blogger, Briggs, summed it up pretty concisely: ‘Why would...
Stories about "First Nations Voice":
Call to young people to enrol to vote before the Voice referendum
Young people between 18 and 25 are being called to action over the Voice to Parliament referendum that will give First Nations Australians recognition in Australia’s Constitution and the opportunity to give advice on policy that will directly affect Indigenous Australians.
Community Forums on the Voice to Parliament
Local MP Justine Elliot is encouraging local residents who want more information about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament to register for two local events being held later this month.
NSW Greens commit to Truth and Treaty to mark 235 years since invasion
The Greens have announced their plans for Truth-telling, Treaty and dedicated seats in both houses of the NSW Parliament ahead of the 235th anniversary of British invasion in NSW.
Storylines – The Voice, it’s time
For generations, First Nations people have consistently and persistently pointed to self-determination as being essential in making meaningful difference in the lives of our people.
Storylines – First Nations votes
As a First Nations woman I have a complex approach to voting. I acknowledge that the right to vote was hard fought and won for both my race and my gender so I feel an obligation to those who came before me to participate in the electoral system.
First Nations Voice proposal heads to Local Govt Conference
Could local government provide an opportunity for Indigenous Australians to have the kind of active, meaningful voice in government that is envisaged in the Uluru Statement from the Heart?
It’s never the wrong time to do right
Australia is a country of boundless possibilities, but it will never achieve its true destiny until the soft unspoken murmur in the souls of many, if not most, non-Aboriginal Australians is answered through a dignified truth telling and just reconciliation process.
Locals call for referendum on Uluru Statement
A group calling itself Australians Say Yes to the Uluru Statement is calling on our political leaders to include a referendum at the next election for a constitutional change for a First Nations Voice.
Byron Echo
‘Yes’ posters dismantled
I’m feeling a ‘tad’ disillusioned with the human species. My two ‘Yes’ posters were violated and removed just last night. One on my property...
Letters
The war on cats
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek marked National Threatened Species Day by 'declaring war on feral cats'. She wants to give councils the power to impose...
Byron Echo
No more Hottentot
I have received a petition from Change.org to change the name of Hottentot Crescent, Mullumbimby to another South African word, ‘Khoisan’, also totally irrelevant...
Byron Echo
Call to Jewish my brethren
I call upon my brethren and Jewish Australians and Israelis who have made their permanent home here and are eligible to vote in the...
