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New wave of antisocial behaviour hits SGB
Drug use, fights, vandalism, destruction of property, and violent intimidation of locals sitting in their homes.
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Tweed under biosecurity exclusion zone after fire ants found
The NSW government has introduced an emergency biosecurity exclusion zone in the Tweed Shire after the discovery of fire ants in NSW for the first time last week.
New local whisky aged in viognier casks
The third whisky released by local distillers Brookies, Viognier Cask has a deep hue and is said to have...
$10 million-dollar Resilient Kids program for Northern Rivers
Thousands of Northern Rivers youth and at least 75 schools are expected to benefit from a $10 million-dollar federal government grant aimed at strengthening community resilience.
Ballina rally against domestic violence this Friday
Police and Rotarians are inviting people on the Northern Rivers to wear purple and join them in speaking out against domestic violence this Friday in Ballina.
New relaxation and recreation space for aged care residents in Kyogle
A new lounge and living area is creating a more comfortable and home-like environment for aged care residents at Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service.
Joel Taylor crowned parasurfer champ
Lennox Head parasurfer, Joel Taylor, has been crowned World Champion (prone division) after dominating a week of surf- ing against an international field at California’s Hunting- ton Beach.
Stories about "story competition":
Winner of Echo story comp: week 4
This week’s winner has written a hard hitting piece that takes you inside the mind of a woman who has an eating disorder. It’s disturbing and powerful, and a reminder how obsession with weight is not just part of the dominant narrative, for many it's an illness.
Winner of Echo story comp: week 3
It’s been so great to hear what stories you have to tell each week! We’re up to our third week so keep those stories coming.
Winner of Echo story comp: week 2
Echonetdaily had another bunch of awesome entries in our weekly story comp! What incredible storytellers we have in this region!
Give us a new story – what are your ideas?
One virus to rule them all, one virus to find them, one virus to bring them all, and in the darkness, bind them.
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Youth wellness app launched Nov 30
A free wellbeing app for young people, developed by young local Indigenous people on the Northern Rivers, is being launched this Thursday, November 30 at the M-Arts in Murwillumbah from 5pm.
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Mandy Nolans Soapbox: Climate is About People
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What scares you more? The impact of warming by 1.5 degrees that results in drought, famine, heat stress, species die-off, loss of entire ecosystems and habitable land and 100 million people being thrown into poverty? Or a hundred or so activists in a kayak?
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Turning eight at the Nudge
Saturday is the day for you to arrive early and stay late! Cunning Stunts’ Nudge Nudge Wink Wink: The Ultimate Party with a Conscience is turning 8!
Eight performances will dazzle on this date, filled with bangers all day long for you to dance and gyrate to fromt their magical birthday line up – we can’t wait! Guest DJs: Iain Yes, James Scott, Rahel, Lady S, and Miss L, join the awesome resident DJs, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen + live performances by The Hoodlum Ballet, all curated for you to celebrate.
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Interview with Robyn Davidson, author of the international bestseller Tracks
Byron Writers Festival is thrilled to present Robyn Davidson, author of the international bestseller Tracks, for an intimate conversation with Zacharey Jane about her memoir Unfinished Woman.
