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New data reveals NSW social housing waitlist blowout
A fresh analysis by Homelessness NSW reveals where people are waiting the longest for social housing, sparking calls to double the supply of social homes and boost services funding.
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Press release vs Save Wallum views
The Echo editor (page 1, 10 April) might need to consider the role of a journalist – particularly that...
More Byron CBD height exceedance approved
Two multi-storey mixed-use developments with a combined value of $36.2 million have been approved for the centre of Byron Bay, despite both exceeding height limits for that part of the Shire.
Sustainable power from carbon dioxide?
University of Queensland researchers have built an experimental generator which they claim absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) to make electricity.
Foodie road-trip paradise: Harvest Food Trail
Calling all food and farm enthusiasts, the iconic Harvest Food Trail is happening soon, over four days from May...
Cockroach climate
The cockroaches in the Byron Council offices are experiencing bright daylight at night. They are trying to determine whether...
Paul Watson has his say on Sea Shepherd ousting
Regarding your article concerning the split in Sea Shepherd. I established Sea Shepherd as a global movement, not as an organisation, controlled by a few men. It was a democratic association of independent national entities
Stories about "Surf Life Saving":
Far North Coast Junior Life Savers of the Year announced
Two of the Far North Coast’s brightest young surf life saving talents have been announced as the Newcastle Permanent Junior Surf Life Savers of the Year for 2024.
NSW summer’s drowning toll reaches 12
Surf Life Saving New South Wales says volunteer surf lifesavers have worked through one of the busiest days of the summer to date on NSW beaches.
Search resumes for missing Lennox swimmer
New South Wales police say the search for a missing swimmer at that began on Sunday resumed today at 7.30am.
They’re he-ere: SLSC surf patrols are on!
Surf Life Saving NSW says that more than 20,000 active volunteer lifesavers began patrols on beaches across the state on Saturday.
Program to save international students from drowning
Many of the drowning deaths on Australian beaches can be attributed to foreign beach goers who don't know how to swim and who have no local knowledge of the dangers in our coastal waters.
Tragic new record high for coastal drownings
Surf Life Saving NSW reports that surf lifesavers are battling a shocking summer that has seen volunteer surf lifesavers and lifeguards amidst the worst season for coastal drownings on record
Swimmers saved by Emergency Response Beacon
Surf Life Saving NSW says that two men in their 20s have been rescued at Dreamtime Beach after a woman activated the Emergency Response Beacon, alerting the Surf Life Saving NSW State Operations Centre that the men were drowning.
Surf life savers return
The red and yellow is back on NSW beaches with more than 20,000 surf life saving volunteers ready to welcome beachgoers for the official beginning of patrol season.
Surf Life Saving NSW: understand your limitations in hazardous conditions
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is predicting hazardous surf conditions today along the northern half of the coast and continuing into the weekend.
Rock fisher rescued at Fingal Head
Two men were caught by the incoming tide when they were rock fishing at Fingal Head this morning.
National News
Domestic violence service calls for urgent action to address crisis
Relationships Australia NSW is calling for urgent intervention from the NSW government to address men’s violence against women, following the horrific murder of Molly Ticehurst.
Local News
Menacing dog declaration revoked
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After an emotional deputation from the owner of the dog involved, Ballina Shire Council has this morning revoked a menacing dog declaration for the kelpie Lilo, which was brought into effect following a bite in July 2022.
Byron Echo
More Byron CBD height exceedance approved
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Two multi-storey mixed-use developments with a combined value of $36.2 million have been approved for the centre of Byron Bay, despite both exceeding height limits for that part of the Shire.
National News
eSafety commissioner granted legal injunction as X refuses to hide violent content
Australia’s Federal Court has granted the eSafety commissioner a two-day legal injunction to compel X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, to hide posts showing graphic content of the Wakeley church stabbing in Sydney.
