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Comment: Vigil for Canadian genocide that resonates closer to home
Yesterday, in solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, members of the Tweed community held a ceremony at the Sacred Heart Church in Murwillumbah.
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Travel declaration required for travellers entering Queensland
Queensland Health says that all travellers from a state or territory with a declared COVID-19 hotspot (currently Victoria and from 1am Saturday, June 19 also New South Wales) are required to complete a Queensland Border Declaration Pass prior to entry.
Some insights from Malcolm Turnbull
From the deceptive and underhanded conduct of our current Prime Minister ScMo, to the destructive impact of Tony Abbott and the far right of the Australian political and media scene, A Bigger Picture, by Malcolm Turnbull, provides an interesting insight into how he perceives the Australian political landscape.
Acting Prime Ministers
Last week, Acting PM Michael McCormack managed the tricky feat of making the absent Scott Morrison look good, at least by comparison. Perhaps that's now the Nationals' role in the Canberra circus?
Byron triathletes maintain impressive form to take second spot
The Byron Bay ‘Breakers’ Triathlon Club finished their season with an impressive and highly respectable second in the Forager North Coast Interclub Series.
Lantern parade and fiery finish a blast
With just under 5,000 people including performers, workers, schools and volunteers, the 2021 Lismore Lantern Parade and accompanying festival was a sold-out event celebrating light.
Port blame game
Dee Taminau, Ballina
Early May 2021, Scott Morrison stated that Labor sold the Port of Darwin to China, giving China a...
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The Bentley Effect editors recognised with award
The editors of the documentary, The Bentley Effect, which tells the story of the region's fight against coal seam gas mining, have won a prestigious editing award.
Bentley documentary wins Barcelona film festival award
The power and passion of the northern rivers people who stood up to unconventional gas mining at Bentley is striking a chord around the world, with the documentary The Bentley Effect being named Best Documentary Feature Film in the Barcelona Planet Film Festival.
The Bentley Effect hits the big screen
A documentary film telling the inspiring story of the northern rivers social movement which to date has protected the region from coal-seam gas (CSG), will hit the big screen at the historic Regent Cinema in Murwillumbah on Friday.
Bentley film to be shown in Lismore ‘heartland’
The Bentley Effect, a film documenting the community struggle against coal seam gas mining in the northern rivers, will be shown in Lismore on Saturday. The film was recently named Best Byron Film at the Byron Bay Film Festival.
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Community Byron announces Council ticket
Sitting independent Councillor, Cate Coorey, has announced her ticket for the 2021 Byron Shire Council elections, to be held September 4.
Byron Echo
Tom Tabart and Sarah Ndiaye
Jenny Coman, Former Byron Shire Councillor, Bangalow
I fail to see what part of Tom Tabart’s recent letter (2 June) to The Echo regarding Sarah Ndiaye’s AVO against...
Local News
Catchin’ the Writers Festival Train
Byron Writers Festival 2021 (6–8 August) has revealed a program of more than 150 celebrated authors and commentators, as well as powerful new voices to mark its 25th anniversary.
Byron Echo
Linda Vidler Memorial Park Masterplan
Linda Vidler Park
The Masterplan for the Linda Vidler Memorial Park, Suffolk Park, is currently on display with submissions closing in the first week of...
