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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.
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Local NewsHans Lovejoy - 0

Social homes completed in Casino – what else is in the pipeline?

With 17 new ‘social housing’ dwellings being announced for Casino, what other similar projects are underway in the Northern Rivers?
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 
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Tropical soda apple eradication project spans 130km of the Richmond River

A major regional effort to manage a highly invasive weed has been completed across the Far North Coast, says Rous County Council (Rous), "marking an important step forward in protecting local agriculture and the environment".  
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Byron EchoDennis ‘Boggo’ Petruszka, Sale, Vic - 0

Struggling Byron businesses

I appreciate the difficulties facing Byron businesses regarding the drainage works, but with all due respect to those affected,...
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Byron EchoMichele Lacroix, Mullumbimby - 0

Pool tender

Why! Why! Why! Can someone – in particular one of our councillors – tell me, us, the community, why...
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Two arrested after man dies

A man and woman have been arrested after a man died in Tweed Heads on Saturday morning.
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Three surfers rescued by police officer in Byron Bay

Local News The Echo - 0
A NSW police officer has rescued three surfers – including one who was unconscious – after they got into trouble while surfing at Byron Bay last night.
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Ballina swimmer dies in hospital two days after rescue

Local News The Echo - 0
A man has died in hospital after being pulled from the surf at Ballina Friday morning, police said on Monday.
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Tragic Easter drowning toll rises across NSW

National News The Echo - 2
A rock fisher has drowned in Sydney's south and another is now in a stable condition, bringing the Easter long weekend drowning toll in NSW to five.
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Man’s body found in Iluka surf

Local News The Echo - 0
Police say they recovered a man’s body from the surf in Iluka early Saturday morning.
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Beach rescue rewarded

Local News Paul Bibby - 3
A local teenage surfer has prevented a potential tragedy at South Golden Beach by rescuing two people from a treacherous rip.
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Schoolies urged to be safe in the surf

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
While some can’t wait for schoolies, others approach the two weeks at the end of the school year with some trepidation as the annual school leavers event has had its share of tragedy.
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Day 4 of Skullcandy Oz Grom Open at Lennox Head

Local News The Echo - 0
On the fourth day of competition at Lennox Head, Skullcandy Oz Grom Open age division competitors welcomed a change in conditions as light cross-shore winds coincided with mellow three-foot waves.
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Man dies at unpatrolled Yamba beach

National News The Echo - 0
A man has died after being swept into surf at Pippi Beach, near Yamba, north of Coffs Harbour.
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Local girl surfers earn podium finishes at the Gromsearch in Newcastle

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
Le-Ba surfer Ocea Curtis and Byron’s Halo Blanchfield both reached the finals of the second round of the Gromsearch series held at Merewether Beach in Newcastle earlier this month.
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Brunswick Surf Lifesaving Club needs you!

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
We can always hope that history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often does, and if last summer is anything to go by, we are going to need all the lifesavers we can get on the beaches this year.
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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

The Echo - 0
Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 
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Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The Echo - 0
The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.
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Festival and event grants on offer

The Echo - 0
Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.
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Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Aslan Shand - 0
Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.
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