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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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Serious assault charges – Coffs Harbour
NSW Police say that four men will face court today charged following an alleged serious assault of a man on the state’s mid-north coast over the weekend.
Last chance for tickets to Byron Shire Council Meet the Candidates forum
Today is your last chance to get tickets to tonight’s Byron Shire Meet the Candidates forum in the Byron Theatre.
Taking the tourism tiger by the tail
Tourism is a key economic driver of the Byron Shire and despite the impacts of the pandemic on the...
Liberal candidate for Tweed Council James Owen seeks ‘for better outcomes for our community’
James Owen is a Liberal Party candidate from Casuarina who has served on the Tweed Shire Council for five...
Historical truth
Some people choose to rewrite history when it suits them. Former mayor Simon Richardson has been telling people that...
COVID weekend summary: Aquarius and a new Tweed case
The Northern NSW Local Health District is encouraging residents and visitors to Byron Bay to get tested for COVID-19, after being notified of a number of confirmed cases in the area during the last week.
Stories about "OREAD":
Region’s residents resist telco towers
Determined groups of northern rivers residents are resisting the erection of telecommunications towers, citing health concerns.
NBN rollout meets resistance in northern rivers
NBN Co has announced a new rollout schedule for the northern rivers but is already meeting stiff opposition in some areas.
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...
