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Sailor rescued from ocean in overnight operation
In a dramatic overnight rescue far offshore North-East of Yamba, Marine Rescue IIuka Yamba volunteers were able to bring to safety a woman who fell overboard from a dismasted catamaran in the dark.
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Developers aim to double Bayside suburb
Developers seeking to double the size of Bayside, a small suburb on the outskirts of Brunswick Heads, have responded to Echo questions around potential traffic congestion and the lack of open spaces.
Local hospitals
Danny Wakil, Billinudgel
I was admitted to Byron hospital and then Tweed to repair a broken leg and would just like...
Evidence emerges of police breaching RDT procedures
The media unit attached to NSW Police have refused to say whether all tests conducted over the Nimbin Mardi Grass weekend, in early May, will be declared invalid, after breaches by a NSW Police Officer conducting drug tests were filmed on video.
Vaxx info – get it right
Eve Sinton, Main Arm
I have a concern about the ‘Byron rally highlights govcorp tyranny’ story last week.
Now the Mullumbimby hairdresser...
NPWS cancels meeting with traditional owners over hazard reduction burn
Local Minjungbal Indigenous leaders are asking the National Parks and Wildlife Service to consult with them over a planned hazard reduction burn at Billinudgel Nature Reserve but a scheduled meeting was cancelled by NPWS.
Byron Golf Clubs Crowns New Ladies Foursome
Kerry Lollback and Joan Neate will have their names added to the Byron Bay Ladies Foursomes Champions board after winning the 27-hole championship held at Byron Bay golf Club.
Stories about "sugar mill":
Opposition to forest biomass energy goes global
Today protesters gathered on Tweed Valley Way next to the Condong Sugar Mill to show their opposition to what they say is the burning of trees to power the grid which is going on right in our own backyard.
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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
Running out of time
Chibo Mertineit, Lillian Rock
I just returned from the ‘Festival of Resistance’, which happened outside of the weapon expo at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre....
Local News
Three stabbed, man arrested – Lismore
Three men remain in hospital and a man’s been arrested following a stabbing in Lismore this afternoon.
Local News
Celebrating 35 years of The Echo
The Echo Awards, held every five years, was a great success on Wednesday night as it celebrated 35 years of local independent journalism in the Northern Rivers and the community that have supported it throughout those times.
