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New venues of concern in Ballina
The Northern NSW Local Health District has been notified of a number of new venues of
concern associated with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
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Controversial Iron Gates development open for comment on 24 September
The community has 30 days to comment on the latest amended DA for the controversial Iron Gates development at Evans Head before it goes before the Northern Rivers Planning Panel once again.
COVID-19 updated venue of concern excludes Lismore’s Workers
The Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) have updated their list of venues of concern for the Lismore LGA.
Images released of men who robbed the Byron Bowlo
Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a licensed premises in Byron Bay earlier this year, have released CCTV images and are appealing for public information that may assist their inquiries.
10pm Monday – update of COVID venues of concern
The Northern NSW Local Health District has been notified of a number of venues of concern associated with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region.
New venues of concern in Ballina
The Northern NSW Local Health District has been notified of a number of new venues of
concern associated with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
Teacher survey
The Echo’s survey of local teachers regarding vaccination was as illuminating as it was disappointing.
One respondent popped their...
Stories about "steam weeding":
Byron mayor, GM in heated exchange over steam weeding
On the eve of council elections, a war of words has broken out between Byron mayor Simon Richardson and GM Ken Gainger over the Council’s steam weeding program, which the mayor allegedly said on radio had been ‘set up to fail’ by staff.
Byron GM responds to his critics
Ken Gainger, GM, Byron Shire Council. In a story labelled ‘Steam weeding trial steamrolled, says operator', you state that I had refused to explain why a chemical-free steam-weeding trial – operated by a contractor – is not being given the opportunity to produce the best outcomes.
Steam weeding trial ‘steamrolled’ says operator
Byron Shire Council is planning to buy steam weeding equipment for its staff to operate following a trial of the chemical-free method that the operator says was conducted in less than optimal conditions.
Weed issue shooting up
Iris Detenhoff, Mullumbimby. I spent seven years on a Byron Shire Council water advisory committee because I felt strongly about herbicide spraying in the shire. It was a great exercise and I learned much. Achieved? Not so much.
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Byron Bay beach party end in PINS and a charge for biting
Police say a woman has been charged and four Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) issued following a beach party in the Byron Bay area overnight.
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Fundraising for koala signs for Bangalow
As the koala mating season has started, Bangalow Koalas has set up fundraising to
create incorporate more koala road signs.
Bangalow Koalas, who keep a watch...
Articles & Columns
Nuclear Submarines – just a foot in the door
In the next few months we will hear a lot about how superior nuclear-powered submarines are. Vice Admiral Mike Noonan is even claiming superior stealth characteristics – which is simply not true. Yes, they tend to be faster. This is great if you want to go thousands of kilometres in a matter of days. But they are also much more expensive.
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Compost back on Lismore’s gardening menu
Lismore City Council says that their BIOCycle Compost is again on sale from the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre and Nimbin Transfer Station, after a two-year break.
