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COVID update December 3: One new case and advice for international travellers
One new case of COVID-19 was reported for Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) in the 24 hours to...
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Flood warning for Richmond and Wilsons Rivers
A deepening low pressure trough through the northeast of the state is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms during Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the State Emergency Service.
Deconstructing the brand
It is noted that the nine houses on the seafront at Elements, Belongil have been approved by Byron Council....
Calming Curry
Live music has been in short supply for a while, and like many other things you may not have...
James McKenzie runs for Tweed Shire Council
James McKenzie is running as an ungrouped candidate running in the upcoming Tweed Council election and is from Eungella.
Thousands gather at Ballina MMAMV rally
Around 2,500 gathered at Missingham Park in Ballina to hear MMAMV speakers before marching to the Ballina police station and then making their way back to the starting point for more speakers.
Lismore Residents Action Group say ‘no’ to Increased flight training
The Lismore Residents Action Group say they do not object to the future development of the airport, they say they are specifically concerned about the considerable increase in aircraft noise caused by flight training.
Stories about "Tony Abbot":
WorkChoices ghost stalks the land
After more than seven years in exile, the malign spirit of WorkChoices is once again stalking the land. Tony Abbott said repeatedly that the policy was dead, buried and cremated but somehow its stubborn ghost has remained unlaid, writes Mungo MacCallum.
Byron LGA
Last mayoral candidates Q and A: are you a landlord?
Here at The Echo we have seen and heard the word ‘housing’ come up time and again throughout the local government election campaign period, whether it’s from candidates or other voters.
Byron Echo
On the ground work assists evicted women
We know the region has some of the highest rents, and highest housing costs in Australia. We all know that this has virtually eliminated affordable housing. We hear the stories of women and children being evicted, of couch surfing and living in cars.
Local News
What do the Tweed Council candidates stand for?
Aslan Shand - 0
The final day of voting for your local Tweed Shire Councill candidates is Saturday 4 December at a venue near you.
National News
Today is International Day of People with Disability
This language trend around People With a Disability has tended to emphasise the disability rather than the person, which can lead to derogatory labelling, depersonalisation or impersonal, collective references.
