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Israel, Gaza and Lebanon
Unfortunately I am yet again not surprised by the biased, anti-Israel letters in last week’s Echo. It is almost...
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$1 million boost for women’s surfing announced
Surfing Australia says it's stoked to announce that the organisation has been awarded $1 million in federal funding for the 'New Wave of Female Boardriders' project. This grant, delivered over the next three years, is intended to make surfing more accessible to women and girls across the country.
Hannah Cabinet to be fully restored
Lismore City Council is pleased to announce International Conservation Services (ICS) has been appointed to restore the iconic Hannah Cabinet, damaged in the 2022 natural disaster.
Survey reveals growing social media concerns ahead of summit
The Minns government has released the findings of a major statewide survey, revealing widespread community concerns about the impact of social media on children, young people, and broader society.
What the world needs now is… more poets
How are you feeling? This might seem an odd way to start a column, but I didn’t want to jump into heady analysis and commentary about the daily shitshow without acknowledging that many of us are feeling totally overwhelmed right now.
Tackling homelessness – an update by Social Futures
A pilot program in Tweed Shire aimed at helping homeless people find long-term accommodation has seen more than 160 people housed, says local not-for-profit organisation, Social Futures.
Marvellous melodies
The Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra (NRSO) Ensemble is thrilled to present internationally-acclaimed artist/composer Matt Ottley’s The Sound of Picture Books™ series in a concert, featuring the award-winning picture book How to Make a Bird by author Meg McKinlay.
Stories about "Giving for Grassroots Sport4Everyone":
$10,000 sports grants to build inclusiveness
Local not-for-profit community sports groups can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 to promote diversity and inclusion in sport.
The Australian Sports Foundation’s...
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Mullum, Maidan, Minsk
Re Simon Alderton’s letter in last week’s Echo (25 Sept). Can we all agree that The Echo is a valued local paper and as...
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Negative gearing
After insisting since 2019 that it would not revisit changes to negative gearing for multiple investment properties, the Albanese government has reopened the door....
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Max Chandler-Mather
Have the federal Greens of late completely lost the plot? Has the election of certain new members to the House of Reps (with Labor...
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$1 million boost for women’s surfing announced
Surfing Australia says it's stoked to announce that the organisation has been awarded $1 million in federal funding for the 'New Wave of Female Boardriders' project. This grant, delivered over the next three years, is intended to make surfing more accessible to women and girls across the country.