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Protests against Violet CoCo’s 15 months imprisonment
On Friday environment activist Violet CoCo faced the Magistrates Court, at the Downing Centre in Sydney for peacefully protesting climate inaction. She was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, with a non-parole period of eight months for engaging in non-violent protest.
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A gentle day for refugee and asylum seeker families
Promoting community awareness, assistance and support, for asylum seekers and refugees, the Pottsville Refugee Support Group recently hosted refugee and asylum seeker families from Logan at a fun day at the beach.
So you think someone needs a puppy for Christmas?
If you’re thinking about giving your loved one a puppy as a gift this Christmas, Dogs Australia urges you to think twice.
Council imposes development restrictions on Linnaeus
The plan to rezone part of Broken Head’s Linnaeus Estate in a bid to prevent further development proposals on the site has taken a step forward, with Byron councillors unanimously supporting the move.
Interim Lismore GM John Walker withdraws application for GM
Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg has announced today that the current General Manager (GM) of Lismore City Council has withdrawn...
Protests against Violet CoCo’s 15 months imprisonment
On Friday environment activist Violet CoCo faced the Magistrates Court, at the Downing Centre in Sydney for peacefully protesting climate inaction. She was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, with a non-parole period of eight months for engaging in non-violent protest.
Firefighter injured battling large blaze in vehicle scrap yard
Fire fighters battled explosions and large blaze in a vehicle scrap yard at Trenayr, north of Grafton on Monday.
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NSW Back to School vouchers on the way
Eligible businesses can now register as an approved provider for the Premier’s Back to School NSW program, which will deliver families $150 worth of vouchers for each child enrolled to attend school in 2023.
Up to $100,000 available in flood recovery support for farmers
Farmers may be eligible for grants of up to $100,000 in recovery support through the Critical Producer Grant.
Byron Shire flood recovery update
Byron Shire Council says it's in awe of the local community and how everyone is continuing to come out with hearts and minds to support each other through the flooding disaster.
A safe space for sexual assault survivors
In a perfect world, the trauma Margot and Joana experienced would not have happened, and there would be no need for the very important support group they have created.
Women left unsupported after miscarriage
The miscarriage of a baby at any time during a pregnancy can have a devastating effect on a woman and a family, and a new survey has revealed an alarming number of women are not offered any support from healthcare professionals.
National News
Monash report: women will wait 200 years for income equity
The first Australian Women’s Health and Wellbeing Scorecard: Towards equity for women from Monash University found that at current rates it will take 70 years to reach full-time employment equality with men, and more than 200 years to reach income equity.
National News
So you think someone needs a puppy for Christmas?
If you’re thinking about giving your loved one a puppy as a gift this Christmas, Dogs Australia urges you to think twice.
Local News
Handball bouncing kids back after the floods
Following the 2022 floods, Albert Park Public School teacher Troy Davies had an idea to bring about a bit of much-needed fun into students’ lives by suggesting the handball competition to beat them all.
Byron Echo
Pianos delivered, for the people!
Following the devastating 2022 floods, Pianos for the People answered the call to bring music to the people of the Northern Rivers.
