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Bangalow health food staff fined for failing to mask-up
Anyone who cannot wear a face mask because of a disability, physical or mental health illness or condition must now carry proof of exemption.
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Ballina Hospital
Virginia Black, Byron Bay
On calling my friend in Ballina recently, I discovered she was having an asthma attack. Living...
Male incontinence bin trial at Banora Point Community Centre
Highlighting the issue of gender equality at the Tweed Shire Council meeting Councillor Katie Milne put forward a notice of motion for a trail continence bin for men at Banora Point Community Centre.
Our water future – Rous County Council
Hugh Nicholson, The Channon
A spokesperson for Our Future Northern Rivers (OFNR), explains clearly why the OFNR position on water...
Vax zombies
Paul Stephen, Yamba
Will Ash denounces The Echo for being pro-vax (9 July). The Echo is just being pro-science, and supporting...
COVID-19 fines issued while mask sign legalities unclear
As the Greater Sydney area heads into further lockdown, local health authorities say a known COVID-19 infected case stopped at Chinderah truck stop at the Ampol service station (northbound), 112 Tweed Valley Way, near Murwillumbah turnoff.
Large bioenergy facility DA before public
A Council proposal for a bioenergy facility at the Byron Bay Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which is also a popular birdwatching location, is now before the public for comment.
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Comic Con, the Daintree and a bunch of virtual fun this weekend
Getting on board to save the Daintree can be a bloody good laugh especially with a virtual mix of local comedian Mandy Nolan, the HalfCut campaign and Comic Con.
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45 Sydney-Ballina travellers exposed to COVID-19
Forty-five travellers from Sydney are being urged to get tested for COVID-19 and continue self-isolation on the Northern Rivers after sharing a flight with a confirmed case.
Local News
Local government elections postponed – again
NSW local government elections are postponed again due to the pandemic.
Articles & Columns
Spyware unplugged – New software attacks cast a light on cybersecurity
A major investigation conducted by news organisations has found that governments around the world may have been spied on by a malicious software called Pegasus.
Local News
COVID traveller at Ballina Airport and North Coast sewage test results
A public health alert has been issued after a positive COVID-19 case travelled on the Virgin Australia flight VA1139 from Sydney, arriving in Ballina on 14 July at 11.45am.
