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Man charged following shooting in Ballina
A man has been charged following a public place shooting in the state’s Ballina.
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Sustainable fashion course in Byron this season
Born in Byron, bred in a sweatshop, made from earth-destroying parts and brought back to you with copious carbon miles… it’s fast fashion, but it’s not a good look.
Israel/Palestine
As usual Dany Wakil presents his distorted view of the Palestine/Israel conflict. His assertion that Arabs expelled other Arabs...
Mullumbimby Giants rope in the Mustangs
The Mullumbimby Giants have played their way back into the top four of local, first-grade rugby league with a...
Fire dining with Terra Firma
Terra Firma is revolutionising ‘eating out’ with their no-boundaries cooking-over-fire dining experiences coming 24 June to the Mid North...
It’s a lady tradie workshop!
Mullumbimby High School hosted a practical workshop for year 9 and 10 girls. The event was supported by Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen and the DoE Educational Pathways Program.
Bangalow is not Kuranda
For millennia prior to the advent of rail two centuries ago, the primary motive force of terrestrial transport was...
Stories about "Seat of Clarence":
Election 2023 – Clarence: Nicki Levi
As a former teacher and Education and Training coordinator Independent Nicola Levi believes that Independent representation for the seat is essential to get the best outcomes for Clarence's constituents considering the corrupt history of the Liberal, National, and Labor parties in NSW.
Dr Leon Ankersmit looks at mining, and thermal waste incinerators in the Clarence
Dr Leon Ankersmit has stated that he supports the position of no mining in the Clarence catchment but has stopped short of signing the Clarence Catchment Alliance pledge to 'ban mining in the Clarence catchment.
Election 2023 – Clarence: George Keller
George Keller is running for the seat of Clarence on behalf of the Sustainable Australia Party sees corruption and vested interests having more impact on MP's decisions than the genuine interests of the community.
Debrah Novak on mining and waste incinerators in Clarence
Independent candidate for Clancence, Debrah Novak, tells The Echo what her position is on mining in the Clarance catchment and the proposed Casino thermal waste incinerator.
Clarence candidate Dr Clancy talks mining and waste incinerators
As a founding member of the CCA Greens candidate Dr Greg Clancy does not support mining in the Clarence catchment. Here he shares his position on the Casino Waste incinerator and the action needed to address the climate emergency.
Election 2023 – Clarence: Dr Leon Ankersmit
Dr Leon Ankersmit is running for Labor in the seat of Clarence. After working for 30 years in the community services sector he says it is vital to provide affordable housing.
The Legalise Cannabis Party gets the donkey vote for Clarence
In the seat of Clarence, sitting member Chris Gulaptis, Nationals, of 'Koala Wars' fame, is retiring and the Legalise Cannabis Party tops the ballot paper.
Election 2023 – Clarence: Richard Williams
Richard Williams, a broadcaster on Radio 2GF in Grafton, is running as the Nationals' candidate for the seat of Clarence.
No mining for the Clarence catchment?
The Clarence Catchment Alliance have made it clear that mining in the Clarence catchment does not have the support of the people.
Election 2023 – Clarence: Debrah Novak
Debrah Novak is a current councillor for the Clarence Valley Council and she has decided to run as an Independent for the seat of Clarence in the upcoming state elections.
Byron Echo
Army depot construction starts in Chinderah
Federal Labor have announced local Indigenous companies in Tweed Heads are starting construction of new facilities, which will benefit the Australian Army’s A Company, 41st Battalion, Royal NSW Regiment and 225 Army Cadet Unit.
Byron Echo
Developer quietly revises large Suffolk DA
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The company behind a controversial mixed-use development in the heart of Suffolk Park has quietly submitted revised plans for the proposal as part of the ongoing court battle over the matter.
Byron Echo
Chinny Charge is on for 2023
The 2023 Chinny Charge, a fun run up Mount Chincogan just north of Mullumbimby, is open for registration for both runners and walkers.
Byron Echo
Closed door deals on fast-tracked land rezonings
Up to 1,300 new dwellings could be accommodated in Byron Shire under vague draft fast-track development plans released by the NSW government-run Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) last week.
