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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.
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Byron EchoRussell Eldridge - 0

How to stop the erosion of our human rights

Let’s celebrate Refugee Week, 15–21 June, which was initiated in Australia 40 years ago and now observed worldwide.
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Byron EchoTerry Hand, Mullumbimby - 0

Trumpism

Is it naïve to think of a promise in the political context as no more than intention to do...
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The Good LifeThe Echo - 0

Burn After Dark: Three Blue Ducks

Following a sold-out debut in 2025, Burn After Dark returns to Three Blue Ducks on Thursday, 2 July from...
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Police chase stolen vehicle in Tweed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today charged after an alleged pursuit in a stolen vehicle at Tweed Heads yesterday morning.
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Byron EchoAlan Dickens, Byron Bay - 0

Speaking and listening

All of a sudden Council’s supposed experts condemn the Wilsons Creek weir water quality during rain events, which would...
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Remembering Pete Woolnough with song

It is with great sadness that the community heard the news of the death of Peter Woolnough.
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Stories about "Palestine":

Palestinian life explored in ‘All That’s Left of You’

Local News The Echo - 0
The intimate story of eight decades of Palestinian life is explored in the acclaimed new feature by Cherien Dabis, All That’s Left of You, screening at the Palace Cinema in Byron Bay on Friday, 29 May.
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Clem Ford to join Northern Rivers and other activists in Gaza flotilla

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Climate justice activists, First Nations participants, an ‘anti-zionist Jewish activist’, writer Clem Ford and at least two Northern Rivers representatives were included in Aussie crew announced as part of a mission to Gaza next month.
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Herzog, Hanson and transparency

Articles & Columns David Lowe - 0
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is due to arrive in Australia today, invited by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to meet bereaved members of Sydney's Jewish community, despite being the official representative of a genocidal state.
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Hundreds march in Byron for peace in Palestine

Local News Aslan Shand - 0
Saturday afternoon saw hundreds of people gather at Byron Bay’s Railway Park to join the Nationwide march for Palestine.
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Australian Gaza flotilla participants subjected to abuse and denied basic rights

National News The Echo - 0
Australian humanitarian workers – Surya McEwen, Abubakir Rafiq, Hamish Paterson, Juliet Lamont, Bianca Webb-Pullman, and Cameron Tribe – remain in Israeli detention following their illegal abduction in international waters, where they have been subjected to systematic abuse and denied fundamental human rights.
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Local activists join international Gaza flotilla

Local News Aslan Shand - 3
Myocum local Captain Hamish Paterson will be joined by other local activists Juliet Lamont and her two daughters Isla, 24 and Luca, 26 as part of the eight-strong Australian and New Zealand delegation that will join the global flotilla sailing to Gaza
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Northern Rivers activists wear ‘media vests’ at Brisbane’s Palestine march

Local News Mia Armitage - 19
A group of around 150 Northern Rivers residents travelled over the state border on Sunday to join Brisbane’s march in support of journalists killed in Palestine.
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Nationwide march for Palestine announced

National News The Echo - 11
The largest pro-Palestine demonstrations in Australia’s history are planned for this Sunday, 24 August, as a broad national coalition combining every major Palestine organising group in the country unites for a national day of action.
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No longer silent

Byron Echo Stephen Ralph - 15
After having just watched the 2025 Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, which highlights the Israeli violent oppression of Palestinians in the West Bank, I can no longer remain silent.
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Byron councillors to submit ethical procurement motion

Local News The Echo - 6
Crs Elia Hauge and Michelle Lowe will formally submit a motion to adopt an Ethical Procurement Policy that ensures Byron Shire Council does not do business with companies complicit in war crimes or serious human rights abuses. The motion will go to a vote at the 28 August Council meeting.
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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

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A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.
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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

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Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.
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Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

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The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.
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Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

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Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.
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