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Union wants mandatory vaccination across the board
Representatives of NSW prison officers say they are demanding mandatory vaccinations be adopted across the NSW justice system, with the union saying inmates who refuse the jab should face the same public health restrictions unvaccinated members of the public do.
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Second confirmed COVID case in Lismore
Acting Chief Executive Northern NSW Local Health District, Lynne Weir says there one new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a resident of the Northern NSW Local Health District.
Democracy under strain as pandemic continues
With the NSW government now openly threatening that the public will not be able to participate in social activities, work in the public sector or travel interstate unless they are vaccinated for COVID-19, The Echo asked local NSW MP Tamara Smith (Greens) what her party is doing about protecting civic rights and freedoms.
Vaccination by the mob for the mob at Tweed – No appointment needed
The local mob has come together to ensure that vaccination is available for any of the mob in the Northern Rivers who wants to get vaccinated.
No blank cheques
Since the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its damming ‘code-red’ report on the impending climate emergency...
Our 5 favourite Ig Nobel Prize Winners
Upside-down rhinos, nose-clearing sex and chewing gum forensics.
State gov’t services failing to keep up with regional population growth, says independent Ballina councillor
Cr Cadwallader told The Echo on Thursday she’d be asking council staff to pursue the matter of policing resources in the shire after last month winning majority council support to pressure the government on the future of Lennox Head Public School.
Stories about "motorbike accident":
Motorcyclist dies in crash – Nimbin
A motorcyclist has died in a crash near Nimbin yesterday.
Motorcycle accident, Murwillumbah
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a motorcycle accident at Murwillumbah at around 7.15pm on Monday evening.
Accident closes Pacific Highway in both directions
Updated, 3pm: The Traffic Management Centre reports that all lanes of the Pacific Highway are now open at Mororo, north of Grafton, after an earlier car and motorcycle crash.
Pacific Highway reopens after motorcycle accident
Southbound lanes of the Pacific Highway have reopened 10 kilometres south of Tabbimoble after a serious motorcycle crash. Heavy traffic is now easing, with the southbound queue up to 10 kilometres at one stage.
Biker hospitalised after Tweed smash
A man has had to be hospitalised after coming off his motorbike on Tweed Valley Way, near Murwillumbah, on Sunday.
Woman charged with murder over Cudgera Creek fatal
A female driver from Lismore has been charged with murder following a fatal crash at Cudgera Creek earlier this month.
Man charged over Tuncester crash
A man has been charged following a serious crash in Tuncester, near Lismore, last month that resulted in a motorbike rider having his leg amputated.
Man killed in motorbike accident at Murwillumbah
A motorcyclist has died after his bike had a collision with a utility near Murwillumbah yesterday morning.
Man dies after Uki motorbike accident
A man has died after his motorcycle and a car crashed at Uki last week.
Motorcyclist dies in accident with 4WD
A man has died following a motorbike accident on an unsealed dirt road west of Bonalbo on Saturday.
Letters
Champion a cause
Delighted to read Dan Reade’s letter (September 1) calling for everyone to take a new cause to champion. I have it, it’s called true...
Local News
COVID-19 updated venues of concern in Lismore and Goonellabah
Northern NSW Local Health District has been notified of a number of venues of concern in Lismore and Goonellabah, associated with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the region.
Local News
Second confirmed COVID case in Lismore
Acting Chief Executive Northern NSW Local Health District, Lynne Weir says there one new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a resident of the Northern NSW Local Health District.
Local News
Mandatory mask
Mandatory mask wearing is not working. Supermarkets can’t seem to enforce this, unfortunately. If like me, you see a young couple with two children...
