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Serious two-vehicle crash – Alstonville
A man is in a serious condition following a two-vehicle crash in Alstonville on Monday.
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Coexistence
Thank you to all in the community from both sides of the conflict that have thanked me for my...
Groundwater contamination
Regarding groundwater contamination (Echo, May 24), for a period of some 30 plus years I have been trying to...
Death wish
Money that should be spent on decarbonisation is being spent on catastrophe repairs. We are putting out the fire...
Byron Shire tops NSW for homelessness
The latest data from the NSW government’s 2024 Street Count has revealed a stark and troubling reality for Byron Shire, which now accounts for the largest number of rough sleepers in NSW. This highlights the urgent need for support for local homeless services like the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre, Fletcher Street Cottage and other homeless services like Liberation Larder.
Teenage crime
National service would help eliminate most of the problem and simultaneously bolster the defence force manpower.
Peter Walters, Ballina
Once Upon A Time
Local artist Michelle Ansoul’s sepia-toned photographic prints reflect moments of her hometown Byron Bay over the course of four...
Stories about "Premier Steven Miles":
Who is Steven Miles?
Queensland's new premier Steven Miles has arrived in the big chair at a dramatic time. One week into the job, he's already faced one of the worst natural disasters in the state's history, and taken on the fossil fuel industry. The bloke clearly doesn't lack guts, or ambition.
Local News
First baby born at new Tweed Valley Hospital
The new Tweed Valley Hospital opened on May 14 at Kingscliff and it saw its first baby born that day at 8.53pm.
Local News
Lennox Head tree planting day success
This year celebrated the 19th year of the annual Lennox Head tree planting day along the iconic Lennox Headland that took place on May 10.
Local News
Will Tweed Council support a community climate change forum?
A motion to support the creation of a Community Leaders Forum that would look at identifying projects and actions that the community can take in response to climate change.
Political Comment
Big tech, porn, violence and young blokes
I know it’s time we talked. The trouble is, I don’t know exactly what to say. But let’s try this...
