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How will mega-dam proposals affect Nimbin and the wider region?

This morning's Lismore Council meeting saw a protest outside from Dam Free Nimbin and heard evidence inside that the proposals for massive flood retention dams designed to protect the Lismore CBD are already causing negative impacts on people upstream.
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Money before trees

Remember back to not long ago when holiday parks were called caravan parks? Families from all walks of life...
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Local NewsDavid Lowe - 0

How will mega-dam proposals affect Nimbin and the wider region?

This morning's Lismore Council meeting saw a protest outside from Dam Free Nimbin and heard evidence inside that the proposals for massive flood retention dams designed to protect the Lismore CBD are already causing negative impacts on people upstream.
Read more
Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Conservation zoning proposed for disputed Hastings Point site

Environmental protections and tighter housing controls are proposed for a disputed Hastings Point development site, following a court decision allowing its subdivision.
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Racehorses shot for pet food by NSW breeder

Thirteen thoroughbred horses deemed no longer useful, have been destroyed with eight horses destroyed by firearm at Berkeley Park Stud.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Graffiti vandals strike Norries Head and Cabarita Beach

Repeated acts of graffiti vandalism at Norries Head and throughout Cabarita Beach, are drawing interest from the police and Tweed Shire Council.
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Articles & ColumnsDavid Lowe - 0

What does the US blue tsunami mean for us?

In a stunning repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republican Party he remade in his image, US voters have chosen alternative candidates across the country in midterm elections.
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How will mega-dam proposals affect Nimbin and the wider region?

Local News David Lowe - 0
This morning's Lismore Council meeting saw a protest outside from Dam Free Nimbin and heard evidence inside that the proposals for massive flood retention dams designed to protect the Lismore CBD are already causing negative impacts on people upstream.
Read more
Local News

Paterson Street grass fire

The Echo - 0
After various reports from members of the public about an incident at Paterson Street in Byron Bay on the weekend, Fire & Rescue NSW has confirmed that they responded to a Triple 0 call on Sunday evening.
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National News

MPs urge closure of legal loophole

The Echo - 0
The Minns government is facing pressure to close a legal loophole exempting the Catholic Church from legal liability for institutional child sexual abuse, following a 2024 High Court ruling which held the Church could not be liable for abuse perpetrated by non-employees, namely clergy.
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Articles & Columns

Rising Tide win over ANZ

Param Berg - 0
In a considerable victory for people power, the national pressure group Rising Tide and its local Northern Rivers membership has just declared a significant win for the climate.
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Local News

Mullum show by JD

Jeff Dawson - 0
Echo photographer Jeff Dawson was there to cover the action at the 2026 Mullumbimby Show, which took place 6-8 November at the Mullum Showgrounds.
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