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Dave Rastovich, Broken Head
As someone who happily does not participate in the woeful communicative medium of social media and...
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Time to transition
Geraldine Crumpton, Fernleigh
I couldn’t agree more with Phillip Fraser’s article, that it really is time for Byron Shire to...
Growing underclass
Jo Faith, Newtown
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights every single human has a right to be housed....
Mullum gravity mains
Alan Dickens, Brunswick Heads
The Water & Waste Sewer Advisory Committee (WWSAC) submitted to the elected council that a five-year...
Two charged with assault in seperate incidents
A man and a woman have been charged with assault after seperate violent incidents last week, one in Byron Bay and one in Mullumbimby.
Beloved Tweed doctor honoured with petition, book
Tributes have flowed for Tweed paediatrician Dr David McMaster after his death in early January, while a petition to name a hospital ward in his honour has over 6,300 signatures.
Make Politics Boring Again
The new year is still looking awfully like 2020 Part II: The Suckening.
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Tweed Nationals MP Geoff Provest condemned over koala vote
Federal Labor MP for Richmond Justine Elliot has joined the condemnation of the NSW Liberal and National parties over the approval of the legislation that will reduce koala protection in NSW.
Does everyone deserve a home?
The COVID-19 lockdown in Victoria has gone to level four and it highlights the importance of having a safe place to rest your head for everyone.
Editorial – Nuclear afterglow
While there will surely be an afterglow of good will towards local National Party MLC Ben Franklin for securing the Shire $25m in road and infrastructure funding, it should be pointed out where his government is taking us when it comes to the energy sector.
Is it time to go nuclear?
NSW National Party leader John Barilaro supports nuclear in NSW, and One Nation are pushing a bill through parliament. The Echo is yet to receive comment from local Nationals MLC Ben Franklin and Member for Page, Kevin Hogan.
Can Labor win back Tweed?
It seems like ancient history now but a seat often referred to as National Party heartland was held by Labor in the early years of this century. The question is, can they win it back in 2019?
Tweed hospital works a boon for local business: MP
Work has commenced at the contested site of the new Tweed Valley Hospital in Kingscliff, with Tweed MP Geoff Provest (Nationals) saying it would result in ‘a local jobs boom’.
Tweed Hospital environmental impact statement lodged
Tweed MP Geoff Provest has announced the lodgement today of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Stage 1 planning application for Tweed Valley Hospital.
Minister’s offer to meet hospital site opponents ‘empty’
An offer by NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard to meet with opponents of the planned Kingscliff site for the new Tweed Hospital has been described as ‘an empty gesture’ by Labor’s contender for the state seat of Tweed, Craig Elliot.
Hospital site opponents get chance to meet minister
Tweed MP Geoff Provest (Nationals) says Health Minister Brad Hazzard is prepared to meet with opponents of the site the government has selected for the new Tweed Hospital.
Arguments reach boiling point over Tweed Hospital siting
Greens MP Dawn Walker raises questions in parliament over compulsory acquisition of farmland and nature reserve for hospital site while Nationals and Labor trade barbs over alleged favours for political party donors.
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Two charged with assault in seperate incidents
A man and a woman have been charged with assault after seperate violent incidents last week, one in Byron Bay and one in Mullumbimby.
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Lismore police pursuit ends in charges
Police say a man has been charged over alleged pursuits and a crash overnight.
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Drowning risk warning for Australia Day weekend
Royal Life Saving is urging the public to take care around water this Australia Day weekend, with their research showing that the risk of drowning doubles on public holidays.
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How the study of dolphin airways could help save endangered whales
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Paul Bibby A new study exploring the health of dolphin airways has revealed findings that could help save endangered whale species. During an eight-month study at...
