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Alternative Cosmos
I was disappointed to see the recent Cosmos magazine article published in The Echo.
The view that COVID-19 originated...
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Local students at social media summit
Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin says two local high school students will be attending the Social Media summit being held in Sydney today.
$3m on table for regional housing
Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local councils to apply for a share of $3 million in NSW government funding for projects that support the delivery of more well-located and affordable homes.
Lord Vetinari’s rule
I am told that to have David Lovejoy’s life missing from the Echo editorial would seem strange, despite his son Hans’s comprehensive review, so I am your huckleberry – obscure Doc Holliday reference.
Vale Echo co-founder, David Lovejoy
Echo co-founder, author and avid chess player, David Lovejoy, died with dignity and on his own terms last Wednesday, at his home in Mullumbimby.
Federal Village Market to restart
The popular Federal Village Market will once again welcome visitors every month, starting on Sunday, 20 October and is set to run on the third Sunday of every month, from 8am to 2pm.
Medicinal cannabis company finalist in export awards
Locally-based medicinal cannabis company, ANTG, has been selected as a finalist in the Regional Exporter category for the 2024 Premier’s NSW Export Awards.
Stories about "NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI)":
Varroa mite detection near Kempsey
Beekeepers remain on alert following two varroa mites being discovered during a mandatory alcohol wash at a bee colony near Kempsey.
Varroa mite Emergency Order still in effect
Beekeepers are reminded that the Varroa Mite Emergency Order still in effect in NSW, with close to 12,000 hives in the surveillance purple zone and more than 30,000 hives statewide having been tested to date.
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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.
Byron Echo
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...
