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Lismore police pursuit ends in charges
Police say a man has been charged over alleged pursuits and a crash overnight.
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Science of potholes
Stephen Bellerby, Mullumbimby
I would like to congratulate Richard Hil for his letter (January 6, 2021) bringing to our attention...
Holiday let reality
Doug Luke – Coordinator VOHL, Woodburn
John Gudgeon, president of the Holiday Letting Organisation Byron, can’t face the reality that...
Beloved Tweed doctor honoured with petition, book
Tributes have flowed for Tweed paediatrician Dr David McMaster after his death in early January, while a petition to name a hospital ward in his honour has over 6,300 signatures.
Did Reflections hire police to shut down the drum circle?
Locals gathered at the regular drumming circle at Torakina Park in Brunswick Heads on January 3 were disappointed but not surprised when the police arrived.
Three young blokes having a crack at a dream
Story & photos Eve Jeffery Going into business can sometimes be hard work on top of more hard work, but Tommy...
Interview with Barry Ferrier
Forty years ago, musician Barry Ferrier rolled into Byron Bay. It was an idyllic place – with surfie bohemian types rubbing shoulders with the old school locals. Barry has been an integral part of a growing, thriving, and always-changing music and arts scene here. It all started when he teamed up with blues harp blower, and surfing legend, Rusty Miller. Barry spoke with The Echo about the early days, ahead of his nostalgic reappearance with Rusty, at the Rails, on Sunday.
Stories about "MP Justine Elliot":
Tweed Nationals MP Geoff Provest condemned over koala vote
Federal Labor MP for Richmond Justine Elliot has joined the condemnation of the NSW Liberal and National parties over the approval of the legislation that will reduce koala protection in NSW.
Fears Murwillumbah will lose health services
Reclassifying Murwillumbah from a regional to a metropolitan categorisation has been criticised by both local councillors and federal MP Justine Elliot who say it will negatively impact on health services in the town.
Environment grants for the Tweed
Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers and Earth Learning Incorporated have both received grants under the Richmond Communities Environment grant program.
Local Labor MP replies to questions over police raids on media
Hans Lovejoy speaks to MP Justine Elliot Aas the dust settles around aggressive raids targetting the ABC and Newscorp journalist Anninka Smethurst, by the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
Local News
Drowning risk warning for Australia Day weekend
Royal Life Saving is urging the public to take care around water this Australia Day weekend, with their research showing that the risk of drowning doubles on public holidays.
National News
How the study of dolphin airways could help save endangered whales
Paul Bibby - 0
Paul Bibby A new study exploring the health of dolphin airways has revealed findings that could help save endangered whale species. During an eight-month study at...
Letters
Conspiratorial breaths
R Podhajsky, Ocean Shores
Thanks to the Collins English Dictionary 4th edition, for insight to the realm of words. Conspire 2, to act together towards...
Local News
Wollumbin track closure may be permanent
Paul Bibby - 9
Paul Bibby The debate over whether it’s appropriate to climb Wollumbin – also known as Mt Warning – could ultimately be decided by concerns over...
