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Sailor rescued from ocean in overnight operation
In a dramatic overnight rescue far offshore North-East of Yamba, Marine Rescue IIuka Yamba volunteers were able to bring to safety a woman who fell overboard from a dismasted catamaran in the dark.
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CSIRO: renewables still cheapest new-build power
Though the Prime Minister and his mob continue to sell us the idea of coal and gas, a new report released today shows that solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind continue to be the cheapest sources of new electricity generation capacity in Australia
AVO sparks ‘community standards of behaviour’ forum
Barefoot Law founder and mayoral candidate Mark Swivel, is hosting an event regarding ‘AVOs, harassment, abuse and violence’, to be held June 17 from 6pm at the Byron Community Centre Cavanbah Room.
All abilities golf and NAIDOC open day
At 11am Friday on July 9 participants in the 2021 Murwillumbah Golf Improvement Centre All Abilities Golf & NAIDOC Open Day, will be tee-ing off for a fun event at the Byangum Road course.
Interview with NORPA dancer Alice Misty Boscheinen and writer and performer, Kate McDowell
When Alice and her support worker Kate venture into the forest for the night – the shapeshifting Dingo is ready for them. Into the Forest is a magical theatre experience performed and devised by dancer Alice Misty Boscheinen with writer and performer Kate McDowell, who is also Alice’s support worker off the stage. Directed and devised by NORPA’s Artistic Director, Julian Louis, Into the Forest explores themes of caring, independence, friendship and fantasy.
Regarding John Anderson’s (aka Fast Buck$) advertisement
Cr Jeannette Martin, Mullumbimby
In response to John Anderson’s (aka Fast Buck$) advertisement in last week’s Echo (Jun2, 2021), I feel I...
Interview with Toni Scanlon, directer of the play Switzerland
Thriller at the Drill
The Drill Hall Theatre Company are about to open the curtain on their latest play,...
Stories about "NSW Fire & Rescue":
Will Byron get permanent fire fighters over Ballina?
Where is the best place to put permanent firefighters, Ballina or Byron Bay?
Labor promises 24/7 fire station for Ballina
The NSW opposition has promised to recruit 20 full-time fire fighters to NSW Fire & Rescue Ballina and make Ballina Fire Station operational around the clock for the first time.
Was this car deliberately set alight?
A car fire in the Mullumbimby industrial estate on Monday night appeared to have been deliberately lit, according to an Echo reader who took this photograph.
Mullumbimby household saved from fire by smoke alarm
It started out as a small fire in an ordinary electric stove cooking dinner at an Argyle Street residence at around 6.20pm last night.
Byron firefighters needed
If you enjoy being part of a team, are physically fit, live in Byron Bay and want to give something back to your community, then here's your chance to become a retained firefighter.
Timber yard blaze in Byron estate sparked fireys’ worries
Firefighters at a wood-yard blaze in Byron Bay’s Centennial Circuit on Saturday were concerned the fire could have turned very nasty after a gas bottle on the site began to vent.
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Three men stabbed in Goonellabah
Police say a man has been charged and will face court, while three men remain in hospital following an alleged stabbing yesterday.
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Running out of time
Chibo Mertineit, Lillian Rock
I just returned from the ‘Festival of Resistance’, which happened outside of the weapon expo at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre....
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Three stabbed, man arrested – Lismore
Three men remain in hospital and a man’s been arrested following a stabbing in Lismore this afternoon.
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Celebrating 35 years of The Echo
The Echo Awards, held every five years, was a great success on Wednesday night as it celebrated 35 years of local independent journalism in the Northern Rivers and the community that have supported it throughout those times.
