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A treasured community asset
The Bowlo, a treasured community asset in Bangalow very popular with young families, is now destined to be part...
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Climate change: It’s here, says Australia’s peak science orgs
Climate change is impacting Australia today and will further impact human lives.
That’s the takeaway from the biennial State of the Climate report published by the nation’s leading scientific organisations, the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology.
Editorial – Getting recovery right
The recognition of loss and damage at COP27 is a cause for celebration by those countries, especially developing countries, already experiencing the impacts of climate change.
Cyclist dies two weeks after crash – Coffs Harbour
NSW Police say a man has died following a crash at Coffs Harbour earlier this month.
Interview with Ash Grunwald
Currently touring his latest release Shout Into the Noise, Ash Grunwald is a Bluesfest veteran with about ten appearances under his belt. His most recent show was earlier this year where he not only appeared solo, but he was part of some awesome collaborations – yet another great thing about Bluesfest.
Rally against a waste incinerator for Casino
Residents Against the Richmond Valley Incinerator (RAVI) and community members have planned a rally for tomorrow to alert the community about the issues surrounding waste incinerators and the problems they bring.
Low density residential
At the Council meeting on 13/10/2022, Council decided to approve a DA in a low-density residential, ‘environmentally sensitive’ zoned...
Stories about "Richmond police command":
Missing man found dead – Richmond River
The body of a man who was reported missing in the Richmond River, 40km south of Ballina, has been located this morning.
Emergency services were...
Boy trapped in police paddy wagon uninjured, court hears
Paramedics who assessed an eight-year-old boy after being locked in the back of a police paddy wagon at Coraki for more than an hour last April said his vital signs were within normal levels but his mother was hysterical.
Stolen 4WD seized at Corndale
Drugs and a stolen 4WD vehicle were seized during a raid at Corndale on Monday (June 5).
Woman wanted on warrants strip-searched
A Goonellabah woman wanted on warrants has been arrested for several offences including serious assault, theft and possession of marijuana and ice.
Two teens arrested in stolen car at Goonellabah
Two teenagers have been charged after a police pursuit from Wollongbar to Goonellabah yesterday (Sunday May 21).
Man arrested after Lismore Transit Centre fracas
Police had to use capsicum spray to subdue a man who was assaulting people and ‘frothing at the mouth’ at Lismore Transit Centre yesterday afternoon.
Wardell man refused bail over alleged ice supply
A Wardell father-of-five, who was arrested on Sunday for the alleged ongoing supply of ice across the region, has been refused bail.
Bradley Fernando appeared at Lismore Local Court on Monday and was represented by his solicitor Ms McDermott.
‘Disguised’ Nimbin man charged with drug supply
Police have charged another Nimbin man with drug supply, the 29th since they established the oddly named Strike Force Cuppa in June 2015.
Woman, 92, dies after being hit by car in Lismore
A 92-year-old woman died in hospital after being hit by a car after she got off a bus at Goonellabah near Lismore yesterday (Monday) afternoon.
Byron Echo
Curious statements on Assange
The couple of letters under the headline of ‘In Defence of Julian Assange’ contained some curious statements in an attempt to justify the unjustifiable.
Marc...
Byron Echo
Emergency radio tower
An emergency radio tower is proposed for Teales Lookout, Koonyum Range.
It is proposed by the telco authority via Catalyst One Pty Ltd, via Amalgamotion...
Byron Echo
Ballina water supply
A recent Echo article regarding Rous County Council’s plans to access Alstonville ground water through bores for its Future Water Project 2060 via an...
Letters
For the record
Since early January 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic started, when the world population started to be informed of the new health danger facing everybody,...
