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I was disappointed to see the recent Cosmos magazine article published in The Echo.
The view that COVID-19 originated...
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Greens target Richmond, promise public housing developer
The federal Greens are promising more direct financial support for homelessness and housing projects in the marginal seat of Richmond if they get the numbers in next year’s election.
Who’s living where?
The article about new overnight-parking restriction signs targetting van-dwellers does little to further understanding of the situation with the...
Ready for the challenge says Swain
From chamber choir to Council chambers, Janet Swain’s musical background couldn’t be further from her new role as a Byron Shire Councillor – or is it really?
Housing crisis demands Greens–Labor ceasefire
One outcome of the recent local election is that Greens and Labor now have a supermajority of 6–3 on Byron Council.
Non-alcoholic Hiatus Beers: award-winning beer
Founded in 2022 by a couple of ex-Stone & Wood employees, Hiatus Beers is all about brewing crisp, refreshing,...
So sad about Philip
I am SO very sad. I never thought beautiful Philip Shine would die. I had recently had a conversation with dynamic Cate...
Stories about "waste and recycling":
Breaking ground on Tweed organics recycling facility
Tweed Shire Council has taken another step towards their long term ‘zero waste’ commitment with work commencing on the new $7 million organic processing facility.
Green waste still smouldering at Lismore tip
A fire that has been burning since the early hours of Sunday at the Lismore tip, is still smouldering and the North Coast Public Health Unit is urging people with heart and respiratory conditions to be aware of the health risks.
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Tweed mayoral news
Aslan Shand - 3
You would be excused for thinking that the Tweed Shire mayoral and deputy-mayoral election was underwhelming if you watched yesterday’s Tweed Shire Council (TSC) meeting. But the furore that has erupted since on social media paints a very different picture.
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Wallum case delayed
The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated legal proceedings for Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited Anon, to 21-28 February 2025.
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Byron Shire Council starts the term with a song
Eve Jeffery - 4
Yesterday the new Byron Shire mayor and eight councillors took their seats in the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby to declare an affirmation to serve the community, and to outline some of their ideas.
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Dr Google and the crosswords
When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard.
But after persevering and with a bit of help from Dr Google, I have...
