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New COVID venues of concern Lismore and Coraki
Following a second case being identified in Lismore, that is no longer in the area, several more COVID contact venues have been identified.
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Courage
Mask mandates are flawed orders that violate the human right to informed consent. Businesses that demand their customers wear...
On being prepared
In recent commentary on the Commonwealth’s proposed quarantine facility in Brisbane, Simon Birmingham said, ‘Whilst it will be used...
PCR test
The recent Echo article ‘How reliable are PCR tests?’ (8 September) on PCR tests for COVID-19 that refutes the...
NRPP transparency questioned over controversial Evans Head Iron Gates development
Concerns have been raised over the transparency of the process of the Northern Rivers Planning Panel (NRPP), by which it reached a decision, in relation to the Iron Gates development in Evans Head, to ‘accept the amendment of the application under Clause 55 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulations 2000’.
Teacher shortage hitting schools across NSW
With the mandatory vaccination date getting closer, the NSW Teachers Federation says there is already a shortage of teachers.
Moving on
In my seventy-eight years I’ve seen many changes, not only in Mullumbimby. The thing I notice most is how...
Stories about "Pimlico":
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.
Teen and three adults refused bail after Northern Rivers police chase
Police said they charged four people after several police chases on the Northern Rivers on Sunday.
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State gov’t services failing to keep up with regional population growth, says independent Ballina councillor
Cr Cadwallader told The Echo on Thursday she’d be asking council staff to pursue the matter of policing resources in the shire after last month winning majority council support to pressure the government on the future of Lennox Head Public School.
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Update: Lismore going into lockdown at 6pm
Lismore local government area (LGA) is going into lockdown for seven days from 6pm tonight following a positive case of COVID-19 in Goonellabah yesterday.
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Is all cannabis the same? How do its variations impact us?
Are you interested in learning more about the cannabinoids you use? Researchers from Monash University are asking both smokers and non-smokers to help research the variety of cannabinoids and their impacts.
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COVID venues of concern at Evans Head and Lismore
Three new venues of concern have been added to the list of COVID-19 venues of concern following a student at Goonellabah Public School testing...
