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The time for climate action has come – today protect Styx Valley
The Bob Brown Foundation has returned to Tasmania’s native forests frontline with a commitment to defend critical carbon-storehouses while the government contributes to the global climate and extinction crises.
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Can businesses ask for your vax status?
Currently, throughout the business community, we are witnessing uncertainty with respect to business owners asking the question – should...
Concerns raised over the impact of opening up to tourists
The North Coast has seen a significant rise in vaccination however, spokesperson for the Cross Border Task Force and Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry has told The Echo that there are significant concerns over the impacts as people start arriving from Sydney.
Does Casino want to live with a thermal waste ‘solution’?
The residents of the Richmond Valley LGA have had seven weeks to simmer over the possibility of a waste...
As summer approaches
Ah yes, all this death
because we could not listen
and a bus
winding through
the renamed country road
once a walking track
now paved...
A history of ‘freedom’ and the Northern Rivers vaccine divide
Among the many myths about the COVID-19 vaccines is a belief they contain live virus that a vaccinated person will shed in social and intimate circumstances. Along with many other vaccine myths, this belief is contributing to a significant divide in the Northern Rivers community.
Should the Northern Rivers be opening up to mines?
The question of whether or not mining should be allowed in the Northern Rivers has once again been raised and the issue is being brought to the table in the NSW Parliament.
Stories about "Kim Jong-Un":
Two narcissists hurling insults across the north Pacific
Michael Balson, Upper Wilsons Creek
As if North Korea will launch a pre-emptive nuclear missile strike against the USA. As if we should all be...
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Does Casino want to live with a thermal waste ‘solution’?
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The residents of the Richmond Valley LGA have had seven weeks to simmer over the possibility of a waste incinerator coming to town.
At the...
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Dangerous driving and assault – Tugun
Police are appealing for information regarding an alleged assault at the Pacific Motorway, Tugun on September 25.
Science Goes Viral
Do COVID vaccines affect male fertility?
Vaccines do have side effects, but there are some social-media users peddling myths that COVID-19 vaccines cause male infertility and sexual dysfunction.
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Another Lismore COVID case
Lismore has seen one new case of COVID-19 reported in the 24 hours to 8pm 26 October.
