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Sally Flannery discovers dark side of ‘Lovemore’
Since declaring her interest in running for Lismore Council, local woman Sally Flannery has been subjected to sustained attacks, both online and upon her property.
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Interview with Mitch King from Dream Bigger
Dream Bigger is presenting Lismore Youth Festival in partnership with numerous organisations in Lismore. Dream Bigger connects established artists with potential future artists to make their ideas a reality through engaging workshops and collaboration. The Echo spoke to Mitch King from Dream Bigger.
Women’s rights focus at Renew Fest
Two further headlining guests have been announced for Renew Fest, which describes itself as a ‘festival of full system...
Council crews working hard to repair potholes
Tweed Shire Council road maintenance crews are out across the Tweed's road network repairing potholes and other damage caused by the recent prolonged rainfall and previous flood events.
Mullum’s lilac house the subject of Change.org petition
The plight of a Mullum resident has touched the hearts and injustice buttons of people far and wide who feel that a requirement that she repaint her house a heritage colour and possibly pay a fine, not only ridiculous but also petty.
Lilac house bound by red tape
Mullumbimby resident Nicole Haberecht is facing a $3,000 fine and the prospect of repainting her house after Council made a demand that she change the colour after it was painted a shade of lilac.
Empanadas and community spirit in wake of cancelled Bluesfest
With a collective sigh of disbelief and disappointment we processed the news that Bluesfest was cancelled
Stories about "wallaby":
Wet weather means travel at “wildlife” speed
It's not only koalas who are out and about at present. The weather has meant that there is more shooting grass and other food...
Dogs attack bush wallaby on Byron’s beach
Two dogs attacked a bush wallaby at the 'no dog area' of the beach, approximately 250m north of Elements of Byron Resort, last Wednesday.
Wayward wallaby hops across Sydney Harbour Bridge
Police responded to an unexpected call for assistance this morning after a wallaby was spotted crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Look out for wildlife on the local roads
Heading out at dawn and dusk the local wildlife, particularly the dominant Wallaby species the Swamp Wallaby found on the local Byron coastline, are vulnerable to being hit by cars.
Dog mauls wallaby at Wilsons Creek School
Students at Wilsons Creek Public School were greeted by a grizzly site last Friday, when they arrived to see the remains of a young wallaby that had been attacked and killed by a feral dog.
Local News
SCU named as partner in two national drought hubs
Southern Cross University has been announced as playing a crucial partnership role in two new Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs.
National News
ALP puts war power reform on the agenda
The Australian Labor Party will hold a public inquiry into how Australia goes to war if elected to government next year.
Local News
Help from Red Cross for flood-affected communities in NSW
With disasters coming thick and fast as the climate emergency worsens, Australian Red Cross this morning launched financial help for flood-affected communities in NSW.
Local News
Rocky Creek Field Day coming in July
As part of the Rural Landholder Initiative, rural landholders in the Rocky Creek area are invited to an Off-stream Watering and Riparian Habitat Field Day.
