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Two big grants for charities helping Tweed’s vulnerable

Two charities in the Tweed shire are to receive Commonwealth grants worth $360,000 each.

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A wee baggie

I loved Sarah Buchanan’s letter last week about picking up ‘small to medium’ rubbish on her walks around town...

Fake views

I agree with Chaiy Donati’s (Echo November 20) warnings about governmental authorities determining what news is fake. I think...

Foreshore development

Living in our family home in Lawson Street I can only but agree with Jan Hackett’s concern regarding the...

Rally for the right to protest

A range of speakers will be at Lismore’s Peace Park from 5pm on Tuesday, December 10 to highlight the importance of the right to protest and the importance of protecting whistleblowers in today's world. 

Cartoon of the week – December 4

The letters deadline for The Echo is noon Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letters editor.

Global beats, local impact

This month Nudge Nudge Wink Wink delivers double DJ headliners for international heat – get ready for a December to remember at the Nudge. With a special early start of 3.30pm on Saturday, the iconic event returns to The Shed at The Billinudgel Hotel with an unmissable line-up of music, community spirit, and joyful vibes. This month’s event continues to raise funds for Women Up North, a vital local charity supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence.

Stories about "helium balloons":

Helium balloons banned in Tweed Shire

Last week saw the immediate banning of the release of helium balloons in Tweed Shire for events on public land and at Council-owned facilities. 

Tweed urged to ban bird-killing balloons

Tweed Shire Council is being urged to address the growing issue of party balloons which are killing and injuring bird and marine life in the region.

Accused DV offender arrested after two crashes fleeing police

A young man wanted for several domestic violence and police pursuits offences caused two crashes and stole a moped from its driver waiting at traffic lights, police say.

Winds up to 125km per hr in Lismore storm

More than 3,500 homes in and south of Lismore were reportedly still without power this morning after an overnight storm.

Man with toy gun arrested in Ballina

A 36-year-old man accused of using a toy gun to threaten bank workers in Ballina is to face court in January.

Carjacking, police chase and DV charges near Coffs

Police have charged two men over an alleged carjacking and a police chase near Coffs Harbour on Saturday.