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Cadwallader, Lyon and Krieg most likely new Far North Coast mayors
With most of the votes cast, and counting over until tomorrow, the New South Wales Electoral Commission stats would suggest that there are three clear winners of the mayoral contests in Ballina, Byron and Lismore Shires.
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Responsible dog owner
I read with interest Alison Drover’s article on dog management and the follow up letters last week, and I...
CWA has ready for the Christmas (w)rap
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) has been supporting women, children and their communities in NSW for almost a century...
James McKenzie runs for Tweed Shire Council
James McKenzie is running as an ungrouped candidate running in the upcoming Tweed Council election and is from Eungella.
World record-breaking sailor takes out SCU’s Alumnus of the Year Award
If you’re seeking a bit of inspiration in your life, look no further than Southern Cross University’s Alumnus of the Year, Lisa Blair.
Nothing cute about the Frogbit alien invasion
Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) is an invasive, smothering waterweed that poses a serious environmental threat which has been found in the Richmond River and at Chinderah.
The high cost of endometriosis
One in six women with endometriosis have lost their jobs due to the condition.
Stories about "police rescue":
Warning after another Wollumbin rescue
Police have implored people wanting to climb Mount Warning (Wollumbin) to plan carefully and follow information signs after another two bushwalkers had to be rescued from the track at about 9pm on Friday (January 20).
Policeman abseils down cliff to retrieve dog
On Saturday police were called out to an unusual rescue after a dog fell over the cliff at Pat Morton Lookout, Lennox Head, onto an inaccessible rock ledge.
Byron Echo
Growing number of dogs
Thanks to Alison Drover for her informative article in last week’s Echo regarding the growing number of dogs in the Shire to be managed...
Byron Echo
Responsible dog owner
I read with interest Alison Drover’s article on dog management and the follow up letters last week, and I couldn’t agree more.
I am indifferent...
Byron Echo
Dogs need control
I agree with Alison Drover’s recent article and her final line ‘wildlife needs more love, and our dog owners need a tighter lead’.
But the...
Local News
COVID update December 3: One new case and advice for international travellers
One new case of COVID-19 was reported for Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) in the 24 hours to 8pm 2 December.
Northern NSW Local...
