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No letup in the struggle for climate justice
The 43 per cent emissions target passed last week in the House of Representatives lacks the ambition needed to radically diminish Australia’s contribution to global warming. It’s too little, too late.
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Neanderthal vs. modern humans: Slow and steady wins the brain game
Our closest human relatives are Neanderthals and their Asian relatives the Denisovans. The differences between Homo sapiens and these other groups are encoded in changes to the amino acids which are the building blocks of proteins in our cells and tissues.
Cartoon of the week – 10 August, 2022
The letters deadline for The Echo is noon Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letters editor.
Natural probiotics for longevity
Victoria Cosford
For five years Roma’s been taking a 30ml shot of Katerina’s Gut Tonic every single day and she...
Tweed research hub battling chlamydia for koalas
A unique koala facility on the Tweed Coast is playing a key role in the battle against the chlamydia.
A well-thought-out blend
Noy Ben Ami always brings a well-thought-out blend of his original music, which is constantly fusing elements of rock,...
Be alert – koalas are on the move
Yes it's that time of year and Friends of the Koala are urging members of the public to contain dogs at night and keep a lookout for koalas on their properties and when driving, particularly during dusk to dawn.
Stories about "stabbed":
Man dead after Lismore stabbing
NSW Police say a man has died, and two others have been injured, following a stabbing in Lismore overnight.
Three men stabbed in Goonellabah
Police say a man has been charged and will face court, while three men remain in hospital following an alleged stabbing yesterday.
Byron Echo
Flood on Prince Street
It seems that the strongest impediment to the Prince Street temporary housing is the addition of fill to the site, which will add to...
Editorial
Editorial – Bye bye, Prince St froggies
It’s worth pausing to reflect on the mass frogacide that just happened on Prince Street, Mullum, which was led by unquestioning Byron Shire councillors and Resilience NSW.
Byron Echo
Byron Council to vote on major flood recovery works
Paul Bibby - 0
Major drainage enhancements in flood-affected areas, and the employment of a Council officer to help residents rebuild and return to their homes, are among a raft of measures proposed by Byron Council under the latest round of disaster funding.
Byron Echo
Car park housing
In recent weeks the idea by Council to develop the existing car park in Station Street has dropped out of the news and out...
