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I was disappointed to see the recent Cosmos magazine article published in The Echo.
The view that COVID-19 originated...
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Thunderstorm risk for Northern Rivers and SE Qld
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning that severe thunderstorms could bring damaging wind, heavy rain and large hail to parts of northern NSW and South East Queensland tonight (Tuesday 8 October) and also tomorrow.
‘Locally-owned’ profits stay local
With locally-owned Brunswick Valley Gas (BVG) being recently sold to international gas and engineering company Elgas, there’s many who may not know there is a locally-owned option.
Byron Bay Boardriders help locals meet life’s challenges
As the Byron Bay Boardriders (BBB) prepare for the 13th edition of their Charity Golf day presented by Treager on October 27 the club would like to call attention to and give thanks for the Community spirit that the event represents.
Ready for the challenge says Swain
From chamber choir to Council chambers, Janet Swain’s musical background couldn’t be further from her new role as a Byron Shire Councillor – or is it really?
Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week
Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.
Inflow infiltration
The five-year plan to investigate the inflow infiltration problem occurring in Mullumbimby, which also involved relining the problem mains by...
Stories about "Men’s behaviour change programs":
Domestic violence service calls for urgent action to address crisis
Relationships Australia NSW is calling for urgent intervention from the NSW government to address men’s violence against women, following the horrific murder of Molly Ticehurst.
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Tweed mayoral news
Aslan Shand - 3
You would be excused for thinking that the Tweed Shire mayoral and deputy-mayoral election was underwhelming if you watched yesterday’s Tweed Shire Council (TSC) meeting. But the furore that has erupted since on social media paints a very different picture.
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Wallum case delayed
The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated legal proceedings for Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited Anon, to 21-28 February 2025.
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Byron Shire Council starts the term with a song
Eve Jeffery - 4
Yesterday the new Byron Shire mayor and eight councillors took their seats in the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby to declare an affirmation to serve the community, and to outline some of their ideas.
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Dr Google and the crosswords
When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard.
But after persevering and with a bit of help from Dr Google, I have...
