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AFL Aussie Rules Grand Final in Western Australia... Rugby League Grand Final in Queensland...
Melbourne Cup in Tasmania?
Margaret Keating,...
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Killing democracy
I believe the following information is essential knowledge for all Australians. Independent Senator Rex Pattrick has blasted Morrison for...
Lismore Councillors vote to seek urgent changes to the NSW Government roadmap to reopening
Residents in regional areas and local government area representatives, are already straining under what appears to be the Sydney centricity of the NSW Roadmap
Creative definition of affordable housing before Byron Council
A development application is (again) coming before this week’s planning meeting, which attempts to use ‘farm stay’ accommodation to provide affordable housing for students enrolled in agriculture-related courses.
Natural Resources Commission using ‘propaganda’ to log koala feed trees sat NEFA
The North East Forest Alliance says that the assertion by the Natural Resources Commission report that logging of koala feed trees doesn’t have any impact on koalas is ‘dangerous propaganda’.
Celebrating and supporting carers
Every day there are family and friends who provide care to others in their life. National Carers Week, 10–16 October, aims to recognise those 2.65 million carers in Australia who support those family and friends who have a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged and need support.
Cr Phil Meehan putting people first
Ballina's Councillor Phil Meehan is standing for election again in December, so what does he stand for? He spoke to The Echo this week.
Stories about "potholes":
Tweed Council says ‘No’ to State government taking their developer income
Tweed Shire Councillors have rejected a proposal by the NSW government, that would reduce the ability of local councils to collect infrastructure contributions from developers.
Council crews working hard to repair potholes
Tweed Shire Council road maintenance crews are out across the Tweed's road network repairing potholes and other damage caused by the recent prolonged rainfall and previous flood events.
Putting a lid on the pothole problem
We laugh and joke about them, and occasionally we curse them. We talk about them over dinner and sometimes threaten to sue the Council when our car suspension systems or tyres are wrecked.
Franklin delivers on roads funding
Roads, roads, roads... Ben Franklin has delivered on the $25m election promise made during his bid to win the seat of Ballina in the las NSW election.
Pothole capital
Nick Mills, Eureka
Yay, I just paid an $824 bill for one broken wheel, no doubt a subliminal message from my car saying ‘enough’ of the...
Remember the $25m election promise for roads?
Local Nationals MLC Ben Franklin is staying tight lipped on when Byron Shire can expect $25m in roads funding, as pledged prior to the March 2019 NSW election.
Safer roads take the long route
Councillor Basil Cameron was frustrated that his attempt to create safer roads for everyone was delayed at the last council meeting.
Council and the state government in negotiations over desperately needed roads funding
Paul Bibby
As potholes continue to spawn across the Shire like not-so-magic mushrooms, Byron Council and the State Government are in discussions over $25m in...
A sign of the times, as prankster scores points on our potholes
Sharp-eyed locals driving into Mullumbimby on Monday morning may have noticed a small but significant change to the iconic ‘Gateway to Mullumbimby’ sign.
Evolution of the ‘Pothole Palm’
In a strange evolutionary twist the increasing potholes in the Byron Shire have sporned the Pothole Palm.
Letters
Mandatory vax
I write to you in response to the article on the front page of The Echo relating to mandatory vax. I find it extremely...
Byron Echo
End the cult
A military conflict between China and the USA would very likely result in global nuclear war, a major setback to human civilisation and possibly...
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Hundreds queue to have COVID test and two new cases in the NNSWLHD
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is urging people to continue coming forward for testing and vaccination after two further COVID-19 cases were reported in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, October 14.
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Charges after cars damaged in police pursuit – Coffs Harbour
Police say a man has been charged following a pursuit, where a number of cars – including an unmarked police car – were sideswiped on the Mid-North Coast yesterday.
