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Where does a lack of empathy lead us?
Democracy, as a concept and a form of governance, was first introduced by the Greeks around 507 BC.
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Lismore future councillor information sessions
With the delayed Local Government elections being held in September, several councils, including Lismore City Council, are holding information sessions for community members who are thinking about running for Council.
Thanks David Gile – but on Musk
Robin Harrison, Binna Burra
I want to thank David Gilet for his appreciation of the thoughts I’ve shared here. It’s very...
Nimbin medicinal cannabis event, March 27
Two experienced medical cannabis doctors and a retired magistrate who is passionate about changing the drug driving rules will take part in the MEDICAN gathering in Nimbin.
Forum to address housing emergency, March 8
A grassroots movement is bringing women, community and art together on International Women’s Day (March 8) in an urgent push to solve the local housing emergency.
Naming Ben Franklin
Cecily McGee, Mullumbimby
It's very misleading for the Byron Shire Echo to repeatedly give Ben Franklin free media coverage, as in...
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Narelle Rendalls, Ballina
With reference to the recent serious sexual assault allegations in Canberra, our Prime Minister has a lot to...
Stories about "young artists":
Calling all Byron Bay kids
The Balcony Restaurant in Byron is running a competition for young artists. They want to know ‘What does Byron Bay mean to you?’
The...
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A Lego load of fun on the Gold Coast
Eve Jeffery - 0
A place for water dragons to thrive was the theme of a construction competition at Southern Cross University (SCU) yesterday. The tricky part was making the build with Lego.
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Kingscliff, trucks, and development – what’s the right outcome?
The debate over the movement of fill via the Tweed Coast Road and through Kingscliff to fill future development sites has been considered by residents, Tweed Shire Councillors, and staff at the last two planning meetings and a workshop in between.
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Spring into Scavenge in Lismore this Saturday
David Lowe - 0
Different, fun and rewarding are some of the words used to describe what's going to unfold in Lismore this weekend.
