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Knife-wielding criminal on the loose in Byron Bay
A terrifying media release is still on the loose in Byron Bay after escaping from the computers of Council candidates Rhett Holt and Cr Alan Hunter. 'It is a frightful to wake up at three in the morning to a man blood dripping with a backpack full of knives using your shower,' the [sic] release said...
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Kingscliff’s new ambulance station won’t be on State Significant Farmland
Concerns over the new Kingscliff Ambulance station being placed on State Significant Farmland were raised following the announcement of funding for the new ambulance station by Health Minister Brad Hazzard earlier this month.
Opportunities aplenty for young rugby standout
Ross Kendall
Mullumbimby 16-year-old, Raife McKenzie, is a rising star rugby player who has had a big year after winning...
Dog off-leash parks coming to Tweed
Tweed Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on off-leash dog parks at Bray Park and Banora Point.
‘The...
US promises to return Assange to Australia a ‘trick’ says father
Lawyers for the US said Judge Baraitser ought to have sought assurances for Mr Assange’s safety in the US prison system during the extradition trial.
Fake news
Ron Priestley, Main Arm
What Neil Bowhay is proposing (Letters, 14 July) is that The Echo prints fake news.
It is people...
Editorial – Let’s all acquiesce!
On July 12, it became mandatory for all businesses and workplaces in NSW to use the Service NSW Check-in tool (QR code).
Stories about "Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC)":
Police failure to understand strip search laws leads to illegal searches
Lack of police training on the laws of strip search, police culture and the current legislation have led to the police doing illegal stip searches including the search of minors inquiry hears.
Local News
Independent assessment needed to determine use of Alstonville aquifers
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The Save Alstonville Aquifer Group have raised concerns regarding the potential impact on the aquifer of making it part of the Rous County Council...
Local News
Dog off-leash parks coming to Tweed
Tweed Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on off-leash dog parks at Bray Park and Banora Point.
‘The draft concept plan for John...
Byron Echo
Byron businesses buckle down
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The Greater Sydney lockdown has had a direct impact on local businesses who have seen a dramatic fall in customer numbers, particularly in Byron Bay.
Local News
Cyclist dies in collision after refusing police request to stop – Casino
A cyclist has died following a collision with a vehicle after police asked him to stop.
