16.3 C
Byron Shire
June 20, 2026
Home Tags Vaccination

Latest News

Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.
Read more

Other News

Byron EchoCr Jack Dods, Myocum - 0

Pool tenders

A final word on the Mullum and Byron pool tenders. The five councillors who voted for Belgravia obviously care deeply...
Read more
Byron EchoDamian Kassabgi - 0

Mullum takes A grade, Byron takes B, Suffolk takes a sausage

The Northern Rivers NET League Finals went down on Saturday, and it delivered some genuinely good tennis, nervous moments,...
Read more
Local NewsThe Echo - 0

New maternity unit at Grafton Base Hospital

Pregnant women and their families across the Clarence Valley will benefit from an upgraded purpose-built maternity unit following a $20 million funding boost from the NSW government.
Read more
Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Lismore shops enchanted for Lantern Parade

Winners of Lismore’s Enchanted Windows comp have been announced, with The Two Ravens taking top spot. The comp is part of the city's Lantern Parade, to be held this Saturday, 20 June.
Read more
Local NewsThe Echo - 0

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.
Read more
Byron EchoRussell Eldridge - 0

How to stop the erosion of our human rights

Let’s celebrate Refugee Week, 15–21 June, which was initiated in Australia 40 years ago and now observed worldwide.
Read more

Stories about "Vaccination":

Australians urged to check vaccination status as flu and measles infections soar

National News The Echo - 5
Cases of preventable infections such as influenza and measles have continued to rise – despite vaccination offering an effective way to protect from potentially serious illness.
Read more

Not all masks are created equal, but they’re better than nothing against BA.4 and BA.5

Articles & Columns Cosmos Magazine - 7
As Australia’s health authorities and governments debate public health mandates in response to a surge in COVID-19 infections, experts are instead pushing for improvements in public information and awareness.
Read more

Children: to vax or not to vax?

Local News Aslan Shand - 16
With the option to vaccinate 5–11-year-olds now available, The Echo took the time to talk to local Byron Shire Dr Joel Hissink about vaccinating children.
Read more

Unvaccinated? You’re up to 17.5 times more likely to end up in ICU

Local News Aslan Shand - 21
Before the latest free for all approach to the management of the COVID-19 virus a big part of the conversation was about flattening the curve and vaccination was one part of that strategy for good reason.
Read more

COVID-19 vaccination does not increase the risk of preterm birth

Articles & Columns Cosmos Magazine and The Echo - 4
Study findings support the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
Read more

Byron Mayor speaks out about COVID testing

Local News The Echo - 1
The latest information released by the Northern NSW Local Health District today, showed there were 576 new COVID cases to 8pm last night with 96 in the Byron Shire.
Read more

Children aged 5 to 11 eligible for vaccination from Monday and over 500 new cases and one death locally

Local News Eve Jeffery - 8
NSW Chief Paediatrician Dr Matthew O’Meara announced today that children as young as five years of age will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination from next Monday.
Read more

Looking to get the COVID-19 vaccine or booster?

Local News Aslan Shand - 0
Ocean Shores Pharmacy has managed to scrape together some extra doses of vaccines and boosters and have opened up extra days to make them available. But they are asking everyone to use the online app to fill out the pre-screening form prior to their appointment.
Read more

Thousands gather at Ballina MMAMV rally

Local News Eve Jeffery - 46
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.
Read more

Alon protests against losing his unvaxxed teacher

Local News Eve Jeffery - 130
An 11-year-old boy from Oceans Shores wants his unvaccinated teacher to be able to come back to his school at Brunswick Heads
Read more
Local News

Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

The Echo - 0
Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.
Read more
Local News

Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

The Echo - 0
The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.
Read more
Local News

Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

The Echo - 0
Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.
Read more
Local News

Community housing industry call for major expansion in upcoming NSW budget

The Echo - 0
The community housing industry are calling on the NSW government to use next week's State Budget to unlock a major expansion of community housing.
Read more

Support Us

Become one of the supporters who helps keep independent, local journalism alive in the Byron Shire by contributing anything from as little as the cost of a coffee each month.

You're Wonderful, Thank you for supporting independent journalism in the Byron Shire