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Locals protest pollution to air and farming of Casino incinerator
Toxic air pollution is what Northern Rivers residents will get if the incinerator that has been touted for the Richmond Valley Jobs Precinct in Casino goes ahead say locals who protested the incinerator on Saturday.
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Vegetation key to minimising landslip risk
The impacts of landslides have been a little lost in the conversations around the devastating floods that took place in the Northern Rivers in February and March this year, but it is essential that we recognise the impact they have had, and will continue to have.
Former priest to face court over alleged historical child sexual assault – Richmond PD
A former priest will face court today charged over alleged historical child sexual assault offences in Mallanganee.
In November 2021,...
From Margaret River to Byron to save veterans
William ‘Will’ Burnett served in the RAAF for ten years in logistics and ended his career as a well-established physical training Instructor. After his discharge, on his return from the Middle East, his mental health declined and he struggled through the clinical health system.
Woman charged following house fire – Murwillumbah
A woman will face court today charged following a house fire in Murwillumbah.
Varroa mite detection sees Red Zone expanded
NSW Department of Primary Industries Varroa mite tracing and surveillance work has confirmed a new detection of Varroa mite, as field officers continue hive inspections with beekeepers across the state.
The need to elaborate
While we certainly share the concerns of Christopher Wright (Echo 9 Nov, 2022), as long time anti-war, peace activists,...
Stories about "sex":
Sex talk for women who have survived cancer
Reconnecting with your sexuality can be an important part of recovery for cancer survivors but sometimes you just need a safe place to ask a few of those personal queries that you need answered.
Local News
Ballina ‘Steps Up’ against domestic and family violence
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The Ballina community came out in force to ‘Step Up Against Domestic Violence on Friday.
National News
Education shaping up to be a key battleground in NSW election
There is a teacher shortage and both the NSW Greens and Labor are focussing their efforts on highlighting the situation the NSW public education system is in as they campaign for the next NSW election.
Byron Echo
Tallow wallabies
Further to Maggie Brown’s letter regarding the incident on Tallow Beach of a wallaby having to be shot by WIRES owing to dog-induced stress...
Science Goes Viral
Floodwaters essential for ecosystem rejuvenation say experts
Along with the human, infrastructure and economic devastation wrought by recent floods, come environmental costs and even benefits.
