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Protests against Violet CoCo’s 15 months imprisonment
On Friday environment activist Violet CoCo faced the Magistrates Court, at the Downing Centre in Sydney for peacefully protesting climate inaction. She was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, with a non-parole period of eight months for engaging in non-violent protest.
Other News
Unsealed roads left off govt road audit
The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation say one of the biggest road surveys in regional NSW is now underway – yet unsealed roads have not been included in the audit.
Handball bouncing kids back after the floods
Following the 2022 floods, Albert Park Public School teacher Troy Davies had an idea to bring about a bit of much-needed fun into students’ lives by suggesting the handball competition to beat them all.
Fingal Foreshore Park ready for holiday fun
The Tweed Shire Council is very happy to unveil a new playground at Fingal Foreshore Park that celebrates the rich cultural history of the Tweed coastal village.
Luxcon’s big con
Developer Luxcon calling their new high-end development in the centre of Byron ‘Bohemian’ couldn’t be more on the nose.
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Firefighter injured battling large blaze in vehicle scrap yard
Fire fighters battled explosions and large blaze in a vehicle scrap yard at Trenayr, north of Grafton on Monday.
Migrant workers exploited and ripped off
Unions NSW say that a firewall between the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Department of Home Affairs is needed to protect migrant workers from deportation when they report exploitation, as new data reaffirms rife underpayment across Australia.
Stories about "Sabor Cubano":
From Cuba with style and kick
Septeto Senen Suarez – Sabor Cubano, is Australia’s newest Cuban music ensemble playing original music and popular traditional Cuban songs.
Headed by Cuban Maykel Martos,...
From Cuba with style and kick
Septeto Senen Suarez – Sabor Cubano, is Australia’s newest Cuban music ensemble playing original music and popular traditional Cuban songs.
Headed by Cuban Maykel Martos,...
National News
Monash report: women will wait 200 years for income equity
The first Australian Women’s Health and Wellbeing Scorecard: Towards equity for women from Monash University found that at current rates it will take 70 years to reach full-time employment equality with men, and more than 200 years to reach income equity.
National News
So you think someone needs a puppy for Christmas?
If you’re thinking about giving your loved one a puppy as a gift this Christmas, Dogs Australia urges you to think twice.
Local News
Handball bouncing kids back after the floods
Following the 2022 floods, Albert Park Public School teacher Troy Davies had an idea to bring about a bit of much-needed fun into students’ lives by suggesting the handball competition to beat them all.
Byron Echo
Pianos delivered, for the people!
Following the devastating 2022 floods, Pianos for the People answered the call to bring music to the people of the Northern Rivers.
