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Flawed plan
Kai Beijerbacht, Mullumbimby
For those of you who haven’t been living under a rock, I’m sure you are aware of the...
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Man charged with assault after death at Coffs Harbour
A man will face court today charged with assault as inquiries continue into the death of a man at Coffs Harbour after an altercation on Saturday.
Exactly how was the ship stuck?
Peter Olson, Goonengerry
It is well known that The Echo does not publish fake news, so since the Australian media...
Help from Red Cross for flood-affected communities in NSW
With disasters coming thick and fast as the climate emergency worsens, Australian Red Cross this morning launched financial help for flood-affected communities in NSW.
My own pandemic imaginations
Robert Podhajsky, Ocean Shores
Imagination is a powerful mechanism; I must admit I get unsettled with my own pandemic imaginations...
Eungella: Alleged domestic-related stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder
Police say a man will face court today charged with attempted murder following an alleged domestic-related stabbing earlier this year.
Dead rats in the Byron bubble?
Poppa Veet Mayo, Main Arm
Am I the only one who can smell a dead rat in this bubble called...
Stories about "honour":
Do only losers have honour?
There’s a sense in the air that a culture change may be on the way. The need for change has become abundantly clear since the notion of honour disappeared from public life.
Letters
Affordable myth
Paul Bibby - 0
Patricia Warren, Brunswick Heads
There is a ‘myth of affordable housing’ in Byron Shire.
Well may councillors lament the lack of ‘affordable housing’ in Byron Shire but...
Letters
Midwife quits
Paul Bibby - 1
Deb Walsh, Fernleigh
It’s become untenable for me to continue working in hospitals. I have quit. I will be deregistered soon by my own choice.
Working with...
Letters
Common courtesy
Paul Bibby - 2
Anonymous, Byron Bay
First of all, thank you to those customers who did the right thing and wore their masks in hospitality venues on the weekend.
However,...
Letters
Poor Council drains
Paul Bibby - 0
Kate Anderson, Mullumbimby
In response to and support of Kerry Gray’s and Robin Gracie’s letters Echo 31 March). The McGoughans Lane blocked drains are the tip...