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Cadwallader, Lyon and Krieg most likely new Far North Coast mayors
With most of the votes cast, and counting over until tomorrow, the New South Wales Electoral Commission stats would suggest that there are three clear winners of the mayoral contests in Ballina, Byron and Lismore Shires.
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Last mayoral candidates Q and A: are you a landlord?
Here at The Echo we have seen and heard the word ‘housing’ come up time and again throughout the local government election campaign period, whether it’s from candidates or other voters.
Cadwallader, Lyon and Krieg most likely new Far North Coast mayors
With most of the votes cast, and counting over until tomorrow, the New South Wales Electoral Commission stats would suggest that there are three clear winners of the mayoral contests in Ballina, Byron and Lismore Shires.
Outgoing Ballina independent speaks out against Dunoon Dam campaign
Outgoing independent Cr Sharon Parry has seldom contacted The Echo during her time on the council but says she felt honour bound this week.
The high cost of endometriosis
One in six women with endometriosis have lost their jobs due to the condition.
Calming Curry
Live music has been in short supply for a while, and like many other things you may not have...
Ballina Council agrees to consider tighter holiday let policy
The Ballina Shire Council has voted unanimously to investigate options for restricting short-term rental accommodation.
Stories about "Kennedy Drive":
Tweed’s five-year, $9m road upgrade comes to an end
The final stage of a five-year-long $9 million upgrade to the busy Kennedy Drive at Tweed Heads West was completed on Friday, marking the end of work to upgrade this major arterial road.
Delays on Kennedy Drive ‘to get worse’
Sick of being stuck in queues on Kennedy Drive in Tweed Heads West? Tweed Shire Council says traffic there will get worse before it gets better.
Byron Echo
Growing number of dogs
Thanks to Alison Drover for her informative article in last week’s Echo regarding the growing number of dogs in the Shire to be managed...
Byron Echo
Responsible dog owner
I read with interest Alison Drover’s article on dog management and the follow up letters last week, and I couldn’t agree more.
I am indifferent...
Byron Echo
Dogs need control
I agree with Alison Drover’s recent article and her final line ‘wildlife needs more love, and our dog owners need a tighter lead’.
But the...
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COVID update December 3: One new case and advice for international travellers
One new case of COVID-19 was reported for Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) in the 24 hours to 8pm 2 December.
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