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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.
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Calls for micro-abattoirs to boost food security

Local farmers and food producers are calling on NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty and Minister for Small Business and the North Coast, Janelle Saffin, to work with farmers, industry and local communities to develop practical, evidence-based reforms that support a diverse, decentralised and resilient food production sector.
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LECC find police failed in their duty in the death of Lindy Lucena

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission’s Operation Almas has criticised the police response to the violent death of Ballina woman Lindy Lucena at the hands of her partner in 2023.
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Lismore shops enchanted for Lantern Parade

Winners of Lismore’s Enchanted Windows comp have been announced, with The Two Ravens taking top spot. The comp is part of the city's Lantern Parade, to be held this Saturday, 20 June.
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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.
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Early childhood educators to receive 15pc pay rise

The federal Labor government says it is investing a further $3.6 billion over the next two years to lock in the historic 15 cent pay rise for early childhood educators.
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Byron EchoMargrette Young, Skennars Head - 0

Humanity together

Dale Emerson’s letter last week expanding on Chris Hanley’s attitude to The Echo, and to our world, was impressive....
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Stories about "rates":

Have your say on proposed 35% Special Rate Variation by Byron Council

Local News The Echo - 0
A "Community Conversation" session on Byron Shire Council's Operational Plan, Budget and financial plans will be hosted tonight (online only) from 5pm–7pm.
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Rate rise on table for Byron Shire

Local News Paul Bibby - 0
Byron Council is considering a significant increase in residential rates that could see local rate bills jump by more than 30 per cent over three years, as it tries to address its deteriorating financial position.
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Editorial: Stop landbanking our homes

Editorial Aslan Shand - 0
The NSW government keeps harping on about the length development applications (DAs) take to be processed by councils, and recently it announced it is removing the DA approval process from councils’ hands
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Ballina Council approves rate rise

Local News David Lowe - 0
Despite a vociferous social media campaign, there were no deputations or members of the public present in the gallery as Ballina Shire Council unanimously voted to proceed with a special rate variation at its epic final meeting for the year.
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Healthcare Quarterly report highlights pressure on nursing staff

Local News The Echo - 1
The Australian College of Nursing says the latest Healthcare Quarterly report from the New South Wales Bureau of Health Information again underscores the urgent need for investment in preventive and primary health care to address increasing rates of chronic illness.
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Kyogle council votes for rates increases

Local News The Echo - 0
The Kyogle Council has included increases to general and sewerage rates in a draft $61.3 million budget on public display and available for comment.
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Will a change to the rates system in Tweed make land valuations fairer?

Local News Aslan Shand - 0
The impact of recent land valuations between the coast and hinterland was highlighted at last week’s Tweed Shire Council meeting with Mayor Chris Cherry bringing a Notice of Motion to examine different ways the rates system could be adjusted to compensate for the disparity.
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Dey pushes for new minimum Byron rate against warnings of rate bracket creep

Local News Mia Armitage - 1
A new proposed flat minimum rate across the Byron Shire aimed at easing pressure in the housing market would put 238 residential properties in higher rates brackets.
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Shocked at your property’s valuation?

Local News The Echo - 2
Over recent weeks property owners have been receiving the notice of valuation on their properties from the NSW Valuer General. For many, it has raised concerns that the valuations are overinflated and will increase their rates. 
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Should rich people be able to support Ballina Council with their taxes?

Local News David Lowe - 1
Near the end of Ballina Shire Council's last epic meeting, Cr Eoin Johnston put forward a motion to pursue the idea of tax deductible donations from the public to fund essential local council services. He wanted support from his fellow councillors to take his motion to the Australian Local Government Association.
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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

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A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.
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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

The Echo - 0
Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.
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Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

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The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.
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Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

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Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.
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