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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.
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Mono wins in Hawaii and Japan

Australian adaptive surfing champion Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart has once again celebrated success on the international stage. Mono claimed victory at...
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The Grigoryan brothers and others

The internationally-acclaimed Grigoryan Brothers – Slava and Leonardo, are set to bring their extraordinary musicianship to Brunswick Picture House...
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Articles & ColumnsDavid Lowe - 0

What lies beneath – AUKUS grows murkier

Senate Estimates descended into 'Yes Minister' territory last week when the vexed subject of AUKUS came up, following the revelation from deputy PM and defence minister Richard Marles that Australia's best case scenario was now that we would receive three second-hand submarines from the USA during the transition stage of this very expensive project, possibly between 2032 and 2038.
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Man seriously assaulted in Byron Bay

NSW Police say detectives have commenced an investigation after a man was seriously assaulted in the local area overnight.
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Byron EchoChris Abraham, Mullumbimby - 0

High-speed rail

I was extremely disappointed to hear that the federal government had decided to scrap the section of the high-speed...
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Interview with Peter O’Doherty

Australia’s legendary band Mental As Anything made an historic comeback in 2026 – the first in 25 years – as original founding members Peter O’Doherty and brother Reg Mombassa reunited, leading an exciting new lineup to perform once again under the iconic banner Mental As Anything.
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Stories about "Labor Party":

Polls, trolls and lols in South Australia

Articles & Columns David Lowe - 0
At the time of publication, the final numbers from South Australia's state election aren't yet finalised, which hasn't stopped various people from claiming they've made history, and making sweeping predictions for the political future of the nation.
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Watt a disaster

Articles & Columns David Lowe - 0
While Sussan 'Sideshow' Ley took Anthony Albanese to task for wearing a Joy Division T shirt last week, the real work of government went on, with Labor both federally and in NSW making it easier for corporations to destroy the natural world for profit, while pretending to do the complete opposite.
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Beetaloo Basin or bust

Articles & Columns David Lowe - 17
The Albanese Government is currently considering whether billions of extra taxpayers' dollars should go to prop up the Middle Arm gas hub in the Northern Territory, which will facilitate the fracking of the Beetaloo Basin shale gas reserve, one of the world's great carbon bombs.
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A big weekend for conferences, if not solutions

Articles & Columns David Lowe - 6
The ALP has just held its national conference, in Brisbane, but most of the progressive ideas were discussed only on the fringes, and on the streets outside, with the official debate constrained. Down in Sydney, things pushed further into crazy-land at the Conservative Political Action Conference, an Australian version of the Trump-worshipping American event.
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Federal government called out over ‘$50,000’ mining gift at Mann and Clarence rivers

NSW state election Aslan Shand - 3
Why have Federal Labor 'gifted $50,000 to Corazon Mining to continue drilling operations at the junction of the Mann and Clarence Rivers’ is the question being asked by the Clarence Catchment Alliance.
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Editorial – Labor does a better job of being less terrible

Editorial Hans Lovejoy - 9
Federal Labor had a cracking week of reform, something that even the last prime minister (Liberal) admitted was their thing.
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NSW Labor candidate announced for Ballina

Local News The Echo - 6
Andrew Broadley has been named the NSW Labor candidate for Ballina for the March 2023 election.
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Can our new democracy save us?

Byron Echo Dr Jeffrey Lewis and Dr Belinda Lewis - 7
There’s been a great deal of self-congratulation over Federal Labor’s first 100 days in office. The 47th parliament, with its tinge of green, seems set to address climate change, constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians, and issues of parliamentary integrity.
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Editorial – It was the best of happy times…

Editorial Hans Lovejoy - 9
The start of the new federal Labor age saw advances in one short week that the previous government had failed to achieve in nine years. 
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Richmond candidates 2022: incumbent Labor, Justine Elliot

Local News The Echo - 1
Justine Elliot is the incumbent member for the seat of Richmond. She has held the seat since 2004, representing Labor and winning six elections.
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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

The Echo - 0
Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 
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Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The Echo - 0
The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.
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Festival and event grants on offer

The Echo - 0
Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.
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Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Aslan Shand - 0
Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.
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