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I was disappointed to see the recent Cosmos magazine article published in The Echo.
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Animal rescuer 2024 Northern Rivers Volunteer of the Year
Northern Rivers wildlife carer Leoni Byron-Jackson has been named the Northern Rivers Volunteer of the Year for her incredible dedication to native animals over two decades, including a record 2,500 animal rescues.
Wallum case delayed
The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated legal proceedings for Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited Anon, to 21-28 February 2025.
New domestic violence data released
The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has released new domestic violence data which significantly improves the understanding of Apprehended Violence Orders.
Local students at social media summit
Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin says two local high school students will be attending the Social Media summit being held in Sydney today.
Lord Vetinari’s rule
I am told that to have David Lovejoy’s life missing from the Echo editorial would seem strange, despite his son Hans’s comprehensive review, so I am your huckleberry – obscure Doc Holliday reference.
Raineri touring the regions with Fairytales
Hailed as a born communicator and award-winning pianist, Alex Raineri has toured extensively both nationally and internationally. With a touring profile in 2024 that includes performances throughout the US, UK, Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands, Alex will include NSW’s Northern Rivers and New England regions this November.
Stories about "Paul Bibby":
As the waters rose, so did the warriors of the land
We get to the house at around 9.30am – a local dad named James, a softly spoken young surfer named Kye, and me...
Are residents at risk at Feros nursing home in Bangalow?
Understaffing at the Feros Care nursing home in Bangalow has become so bad that the care and safety of residents is regularly being neglected, according to staff and people who have had loved ones living in the home.
Public kept in the dark over ‘Disco Dong’
Byron Council has refused to release a structural investigation report detailing serious safety issues affecting the ‘Disco Dong’ sculpture on the Bayshore Drive roundabout.
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Tweed mayoral news
Aslan Shand - 3
You would be excused for thinking that the Tweed Shire mayoral and deputy-mayoral election was underwhelming if you watched yesterday’s Tweed Shire Council (TSC) meeting. But the furore that has erupted since on social media paints a very different picture.
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Wallum case delayed
The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated legal proceedings for Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited Anon, to 21-28 February 2025.
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Byron Shire Council starts the term with a song
Eve Jeffery - 4
Yesterday the new Byron Shire mayor and eight councillors took their seats in the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby to declare an affirmation to serve the community, and to outline some of their ideas.
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Dr Google and the crosswords
When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard.
But after persevering and with a bit of help from Dr Google, I have...