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Dr Kerry Chant COVID-19 stats update for January 21 to 27 and local update
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant gave her weekly COVID-19 stats update this morning during Premier Dominic Perrottet’s press conference.
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$2m upgrade for Kyogle CBD
Kyogle's town centre is going to get a $2.048m facelift, local MP Kevin Hogan has announced.
Kindness to animals recognised in Tweed Shire Australia Day awards
The care Amanda Philp has provided to numerous animals on land and from the sea has seen her recognised as Tweed Shire Citizen of the Year.
Man charged following pursuit – Far North Coast
A man has been charged with driving offences following a police pursuit in the state’s far north.
Storylines – Aboriginal Tent Embassy 1972–2022 – the power of patience
As the 50th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy draws near, the attention of the nation is again being drawn to the lawns of Old Parliament House. However, this time the actions of the few do not encompass the views and needs of First Nations people.
School return comes with COVID-19 measures
Today is the official first day of term one in most NSW schools and as students and parents prepare to start the school year, there are new guidelines in place to manage COVID-19 infections.
Gratitude
I join with Lynne West, Gerry Gleeson, and Magenta Appel-Pye (Letters, December and January) in asking The Echo to...
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Date a designer in Tweed
Would you like to speed date a designer and get some advice about you sustainable home renovations, retrofitting or design ideas? Bring your plans, sketches and photos to the Tweed Home Expo at the Seagulls Club on Saturday, 16 September and get some free green building advice.
Seagulls’ clubhouse done and dusted
For most of last week, the Tooheys New Crew worked with the local community to finish off the new Tweed Heads Seagulls’ community clubhouse,...
Crew calls for community hand
Next week, the Tooheys New Crew will be in Tweed Heads to finish off the new Tweed Heads Seagulls community clubhouse, for Australia’s oldest...
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Richmond Valley Council Citizen awards
The contribution made to the Richmond Valley community by its citizens was recognised on 26 January through a range of awards and most particularly through the award of Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year.
Science Goes Viral
How depression makes people vulnerable to misinformation
A US study has found that people suffering from depression are much more likely to believe misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
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Countbacks or by-elections for Ballina?
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Cr Rod Bruem's first appearance in the Ballina Council chamber saw an attack on ALP candidates who narrowly failed to win seats in the recent local government election, with the councillor claiming it would be undemocratic for a countback to include 'rejected' Labor Party candidates if another councillor was unable to serve during the next 18 months.
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Community building and disaster resilience
If you’ve ever wanted to be a volunteer, the Community Carers and Responders might be where you can lend a hand.
