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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.
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Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

New maternity unit at Grafton Base Hospital

Pregnant women and their families across the Clarence Valley will benefit from an upgraded purpose-built maternity unit following a $20 million funding boost from the NSW government.
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LettersLouise Doran, Ocean Shores - 0

Where is the real cost in rail v trail?

When the state government closed the one daily train service on the Casino to Murwillumbah line, which records show...
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EditorialAslan Shand - 0

Shark culls not the answer

It has been a confronting and devastating year with a 12-year-old killed by a shark in Sydney and another shark attack in Coogee over the weekend. The NSW government has said there is nothing off the table in response to the latest shark incident. But it is vital that we don’t just start going out there and randomly culling sharks.
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Byron EchoChris Abraham, Mullumbimby - 0

Councillors silent

I spent some time preparing a submission regarding the draft DCP for the redevelopment of the Mullumbimby Hospital site. I...
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Entertainment NewsThe Echo - 0

WAVE – I Have Friends Everywhere

The closing date for entries is in October, so this is a callout for all design artists, fashion innovators, culture initiators and wearable inventors.
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Stories about "Jenny Dowell":

Jenny Dowell laid to rest as Lismore farewells two titans on same day

Local News David Lowe - 0
With rain threatening from the east, skies stayed clear for Jenny Dowell's ceremony at the Quad, between three institutions she loved, the Lismore Regional Gallery, Lismore Conservatorium and the Lismore Library. The grassy area was full of mourners, with many more watching via the livestream.
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Byron mayor honours Lismore legend Dowell

Local News The Echo - 0
The legacy of former Lismore City Councillor Jenny Dowell is sure to linger for many locals and her advocacy for women in local government has not been forgotten.
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Thank you Jenny Dowell – you’re a bloody legend!

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
I first met Jenny Dowell OAM when she was the mayor of Lismore, and I was sent by The Echo to take photos, of...
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Jenny supporting the Cancer Council until the end

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
Bravery has many faces, as do generosity and fortitude – just three of the many wonderful attributes that resided inside Jenny Dowell, but these three came to the fore on Saturday at her last ‘official’ public appearance.
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Jenny Dowell reflects (part 2)

Local News David Lowe - 5
Having overcome numerous challenges in the past, the former mayor of Lismore, Jenny Dowell, is currently facing a major health crisis. She sat down with The Echo to reflect on the changes she's seen across the rainbow region, and consider the future. This is part two of a two part feature.
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Jenny Dowell reflects (part 1)

Local News David Lowe - 9
Having overcome numerous challenges in the past, the former mayor of Lismore, Jenny Dowell, is currently facing a major health crisis. She sat down with The Echo to reflect on the changes she's seen across the rainbow region, and consider the future. This is part one of a two part feature.
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Remembering the trailblazing Ros Irwin

Local News David Lowe - 9
Tributes are flowing for Dr Ros Irwin, the president of Friends of the Koala and Lismore's first female mayor, who has died at the age of 82.
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Lismore remembers Simone Strobel on 20th anniversary of murder

Local News David Lowe - 1
About 50 people gathered in Lismore's Quad yesterday to remember the young visitor from Germany who lost her life in the city 20 years ago.
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Simone Strobel to be remembered

Local News David Lowe - 1
At 6pm on 11 February there will be a respectful gathering in the Lismore Quad to remember Simone Strobel, who was last seen on 11 February 2005 in Lismore.
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Richmond Valley Rail Trail grand opening

Local News David Lowe - 28
The latest leg of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail opened in style on Saturday, with hundreds of two-wheeled travel enthusiasts spinning along the newly opened 13.4 kilometre section from Casino to Bentley.
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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

The Echo - 0
A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.
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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

The Echo - 0
Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.
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Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

The Echo - 0
The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.
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Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

The Echo - 0
Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.
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