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Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.
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Need a little free legal advice?

Lawyers from Tyndall & Co say they will provide free legal advice covering most areas of law including domestic violence, elder abuse and visa issues at their upcoming Pro Bono Cafe in Byron.
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The Good LifeThe Echo - 0

No food fraud at the farmers’ market

Food fraud has made headlines recently after an investigation by ABC program Four Corners found the issue is rampant in major supermarket aisles in Australia.
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LettersJo Faith, Newtown - 0

Given up the ghost

We are informed that Byron Shire Council (BSC) has, in a sense, ‘given up the ghost’.  It has run...
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Entertainment NewsThe Echo - 0

They’ve got their trousers on

They’re almost here – Baggy Trousers bring ‘Madness’ to Ballina next week! London-born and hailed as the Southern Hemisphere’s premier Madness tribute show, Baggy Trousers brings to life the legendary UK band’s iconic hits in The Sound of Madness and bring the energy, humour and soundtrack of the UK’s golden era to Ballina RSL.
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National NewsThe Echo - 0

It’s Scam Awareness Week

Quick thinking and strong scams awareness from a bank branch manager has prevented a woman from losing almost $10,000 to an impersonation scam.
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LettersMike Balson, Upper Wilsons Creek - 0

Imagine

‘Imagine there’s no heaven, it’s easy if you try No hell below us… above us only sky, Imagine all the people,...
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Stories about "Rural Fire Service":

Billinudgel-Ocean Shores RFS gets truckin’

Local News The Echo - 0
There’s been some action at the Billinudgel-Ocean Shores Rural Fire Service (RFS) station of late.
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Emergency Services training at Lismore today

Local News The Echo - 0
From 10am to 1pm today you may well hear and see lots of sirens and flashing lights at the Lismore Regional Airport.
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NSW Australian of the Year to give Australia Day Address

National News The Echo - 0
With the sting of the 2019/20 fires still smarting and the threat of more on the way during the current hot and dry conditions, it's only fitting that former Rural Fire Service (RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons AFSM will deliver the 2021 Australia Day Address.
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Get ready for fire season this weekend

Local News The Echo - 0
It is time to get ready for the fire season. Find out how to protect your home and family at this weekends Get Ready Weekend. Volunteer firefighters are there to give advice on how to be prepared – there will also be fun activities for the kids to enjoy.
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Main Arm fire brigade celebrates 75 years of community

Local News Aslan Shand - 0
From long haired hippies to National Party supporters, the whole community came out on Saturday to celebrate 75 years of the Main Arm rural fire service.
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Pottsville fire burns out 137 hectares

Local News Chris Dobney - 3
A fire burning in bushland at Pottsville burnt out 137 hectares before being brought under control today (December 27).
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Bushfire near Main Arm under control

Local News Chris Dobney - 0
A woman whose home was in the pathway of a bushfire in Coopers Lane, Main Arm, on Monday says she believes the source of the blaze was an unattended campfire. Photos.
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Firey protest at Bentley RFS station

Local News The Echo - 15
Rural Fire Service (RFS) members gathered at Bentley Fire Shed yesterday concerned at the use of one of the Bentley fire station as a command centre for police at the nearby gas protest site.
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Local News

Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

David Lowe - 0
With the absence of all four of its progressive councillors for various reasons, Ballina Council pushed ahead with its agenda at yesterday's monthly meeting, including a decision which is likely to close Ross Lane for months while the road is upgraded.
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Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

The Echo - 0
Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.
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Local News

Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

The Echo - 0
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.
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Katie Milne responds to Tweed’s draft housing and employment strategy

The Echo - 0
The former mayor of Tweed Shire Council, Kate Milne, has shared her submission to Tweed's Draft Growth Management Housing & Employment Strategy.
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