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On Save the Koala Day conservationists all agree they disagree with the Minister for Environment
Ahead of today’s Save the Koala Day, NSW Minister for Environment James Griffin yesterday announced that private landholders are being supported to restore 200 hectares of koala habitat in the Northern Rivers.
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Sherril claims open singles bowls championship
Sherril Pearce had the best of the day, beating Lorraine ‘Blossom’ McCormick 25–12 to win the open singles championship...
A Forest of excellence
Forest Byron Bay, a restaurant by Crystalbrook Collection, has won the Regional Contemporary Australian Restaurant – Formal category at...
$8.5m allocated for upgrade of Goonellabah to Wollongbar Road
Funding to investigate and upgrade the Bruxner Highway between Goonellabah and Wollongbar has been allocated by the Federal and NSW State governments.
Lots happening at Lismore Regional Gallery
Holiday break workshops for young people, temporary public art and cultural landscaping are some of the arty attractions coming to Lismore and beyond in the near future.
Labor leader promises to stop Murwillumbah mega-school merger if they win election
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has promised concerned parents, teachers, and the community that if Labor win the next election they will not follow through with the mega-school merger that is currently underway in Murwillumbah.
It is a weekend of excitement, fun and laughter for everyone at the National Circus Festival
It truly is like stepping into another world as you enter The Famous Spiegeltent which is here for the National Circus Festival that is taking place this weekend in Mullumbimby before it once again heads off around the world.
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Casino Drill Hall Precinct upgrade project completed
The Casino Drill Hall Precinct has been completed with the unveiling of the final project, a granite monument honouring Diggers as the centrepiece.
Kashmir Miller: ‘the Green wave will expand’
Taking her first but definitely not her last steps into federal politics, the election campaign for Greens candidate for Page, Kashmir Miller, was exciting and tricky.
Kevin Hogan returns for Page
Though the coalition government he represents is now in opposition, National Party candidate for Page, Kevin Hogan, has been returned to his seat and yesterday he released a statement to all media.
Knitting Nannas say ‘Vote 1 our Planet!’
The Knitting Nannas Against Gas and Greed visited the Lismore pre-poll yesterday at Southern Cross University to spread a very important message.
Questions for the candidates for Page
The Echo asked the candidates for the seat of Page the same five questions. All candidates responded and those responses have been published in the order that they were received.
Kashmir Miller launches campaign for seat of Page
Kashmir Miller, the Greens candidate for the seat of Page was at Lismore Quad yesterday to officially launch her campaign in the north of the electorate.
Patrick Deegan says Northern Rivers let down by budget
Labor candidate for Page, Patrick Deegan, says Northern Rivers employers and their workers have again been let down by the Morrison-Joyce Government after the federal budget failed to deliver to a JobSeeker support package for local businesses.
Kashmir Miller: ‘it’s time for change’
The Greens have announced that their candidate for the seat of Page is Lismore resident Kashmir Miller.
Hanabeth puts her hand up for Page
With the announcement of a federal election expected at any time, Hanabeth Luke has put her hand up for the Division of Page, a seat currently held by Kevin Hogan of the Nationals.
Wardell and Pimlico Halls to be upgraded
Yesterday the Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, announced $70,000 of funding for upgrades to Wardell and Pimlico Halls, in Ballina Shire.
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Firearm and drug offence charges laid after Coraki vehicle stop
NSW Police say a man has been charged after a firearm and prohibited drugs were seized during a vehicle stop yesterday.
Science Goes Viral
Chemicals left by first stars in the universe may have been detected by the Gemini North telescope
The chemical remains of the earliest stars in the universe may have been discovered by astronomers.
Byron Echo
New digs for flood adaptation project
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Mullum Cares has a new home in the Railway Shed Yard, on the corner of Prince and Ann Streets in Mullum.
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Police suspect dies at Clothiers Creek
NSW Police say a critical incident investigation has commenced following the death of a man at Clothiers Creek yesterday.
