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Floodplain developments major concern for Kingscliff, Tumbulgum and Chinderah communities
Concerned community representatives for Kingscliff, Tumbulgum and Chinderah communities met with Member for Tweed Geoff Provest last Friday to discuss the risks of approved but yet to built developments on flood prone land.
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The soul of football-based sports
'It is around this time of the year I look at myself in the mirror and ask, "what is wrong with me?"'
Pay Parking push is back on for Bruns, Mullum
The perennial push by Council to deploy pay parking in Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby was voted through at last week’s meeting – all with the support of every councillor except Alan Hunter.
What drainage works can residents expect?
With a third La Niña now underway, The Echo asked Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway, what flood-affected residents can expect regarding drainage maintenance.
The Tweed Artisan Food Festival is almost here
The sixth Tweed Artisan Food Festival will be held at the end of the month – the festival runs for 10 days with 20 curated events showcasing the people, the place and the produce of the Tweed.
$30 million Aboriginal Community and Place Grants
Eligible Aboriginal community organisations and groups can apply for funding through the new solutions-focused $30 million Aboriginal Community and Place Grants program.
Bluesfest offers Doobies as one and three day tickets go on sale?
Bluesfest has announced that The Doobie Brothers will be bringing their 50th Anniversary Tour to the festival stage on closing night of the 2023 festival weekend.
Stories about "Rafiki Mwema":
Lennox pizza fundraiser for sexually abused Kenyan girls
Twenty-six Kenyan girls might never get a slice of the pizza you create - or even like it - but rest assured it could help rebuild their lives. That’s why a group of Lennox Head residents has issued a challenge to come up with a pizza recipe that deserves to carry the ‘Rafiki’ name.
Local News
How to weave yarns and community this weekend
Beginner and advanced basket weavers have a chance to develop their skills under master tutelage this weekend in Ballina with thanks to the Northern Rivers Community Gallery.
Local News
Celebration as Farrelly House reopens in Lismore
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On Tuesday to the relief and joy of dozens of Lismore folk, Farrelly House, the home of Red Inc. and the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS), reopened on Magallan Street.
Byron Echo
A journey of a step or two
Apart from organic shiraz, my latest investment in health is this mini-stepper, or ‘massage stepper’ as they call it in the country of origin.
Local News
Tweed Council leads the way for responsible dog ownership
Aslan Shand - 0
The reality is that if you let your dog off-leash in areas where there is native wildlife from birds to wallabies they will disturb nesting sites and potentially attack, maim and kill wildlife, regardless of how much you love them.
