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Last mayoral candidates Q and A: are you a landlord?
Here at The Echo we have seen and heard the word ‘housing’ come up time and again throughout the local government election campaign period, whether it’s from candidates or other voters.
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Which values are important?
Public opinion sure is divided about the Dunoon Dam (the DuD). Clearly it does not have sufficient social licence...
Evidence-based claims on Dunoon Dam
Why is it that all I hear from the pro-dammers is: ‘Save Our Dam’, ‘Build the dam’ or some...
Ballina Shire Council defs not a ‘boys’ club’, says outgoing female councillor
This person is claiming that the council is a 'boys'' club and that the out-going mayor is one of them.
Thousands gather at Ballina MMAMV rally
Around 2,500 gathered at Missingham Park in Ballina to hear MMAMV speakers before marching to the Ballina police station and then making their way back to the starting point for more speakers.
Response to Ian Cohen and Paul Jones
I am proud to be running as Labor’s mayoral candidate for Byron Shire, with a great team that comes...
NSW public schools to strike December 7
The president of the NSW Teachers Federation announced on Saturday morning that NSW public school teachers and principals will go on strike one day next week.
Stories about "NSW Liquor & Gaming":
Jacks Bar in Lismore off the violent list
Lismore’s Jacks Bar has been taken off the violent venues list, which has just been released by NSW Liquor & Gaming.
Fifteen licensed venues across the...
Byron Echo
On the ground work assists evicted women
We know the region has some of the highest rents, and highest housing costs in Australia. We all know that this has virtually eliminated affordable housing. We hear the stories of women and children being evicted, of couch surfing and living in cars.
Local News
What do the Tweed Council candidates stand for?
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The final day of voting for your local Tweed Shire Councill candidates is Saturday 4 December at a venue near you.
National News
Today is International Day of People with Disability
This language trend around People With a Disability has tended to emphasise the disability rather than the person, which can lead to derogatory labelling, depersonalisation or impersonal, collective references.
Local News
Master Mariner Bill Fenelon looks to the future of Tweed Shire
Bill Fenelon, who has called the Tweed Valley home since 2009, is heading up Group A and is running as an Independent with Carolyn...
