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I was disappointed to see the recent Cosmos magazine article published in The Echo.
The view that COVID-19 originated...
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Australia’s coal future, climate change and the Hunter Valley operations
How time flies. On February 9, 2017, the then federal treasurer, Scott Morrison, rose from his parliamentary front-bench seat and delivered one of the more colourful, albeit disturbing, stunts in modern Australian political history.
Appeal to locate missing teen – Tweed Heads
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from the state’s north.
Marine Rescue NSW deployed
There appears to be moves to bring Marine Rescue NSW into the Public Safety Network radio communications network.
Dr Google and the crosswords
When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard.
But after persevering and with a bit of help...
Medicinal cannabis company finalist in export awards
Locally-based medicinal cannabis company, ANTG, has been selected as a finalist in the Regional Exporter category for the 2024 Premier’s NSW Export Awards.
National Circus Festival wraps
The National Circus Festival has drawn its final curtain for 2024, wrapping up a weekend brimming with breathtaking performances, laughter, and community spirit at the Mullumbimby Showground.
Stories about "first responders":
Fortem launches in Ballina for first responders
A service which provides mental health and other support for emergency first responders and their families was launched at SES headquarters in Ballina this week.
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.
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Tweed mayoral news
Aslan Shand - 3
You would be excused for thinking that the Tweed Shire mayoral and deputy-mayoral election was underwhelming if you watched yesterday’s Tweed Shire Council (TSC) meeting. But the furore that has erupted since on social media paints a very different picture.
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Wallum case delayed
The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated legal proceedings for Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited Anon, to 21-28 February 2025.
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Byron Shire Council starts the term with a song
Eve Jeffery - 4
Yesterday the new Byron Shire mayor and eight councillors took their seats in the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby to declare an affirmation to serve the community, and to outline some of their ideas.
Byron Echo
Dr Google and the crosswords
When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard.
But after persevering and with a bit of help from Dr Google, I have...
