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Lismore icon made homeless by NSW government
Well known Northern Rivers artist, musician and puppeteer Jimmy Willing is now living in a tent, having been evicted at short notice from the Joy Love Studio in North Lismore late last week. The post Lismore icon made homeless by NSW government appeared first on The Echo .
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Councils call for stronger powers to curb tobacco shops
NSW councils have today called for stronger planning powers to control where tobacconists can open and prevent clusters of outlets near schools and community facilities. The post Councils call for stronger powers to curb tobacco shops appeared first on The Echo .
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Ghouls just want to have fun
Brunswick Heads Public School just held another fantastic Halloween Fair to raise funds for the school, in a celebration of creativity, hard work and spookiness. The post Ghouls just want to have fun appeared first on The Echo .
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Shoebridge goes into the belly of the beast
In his first address to the National Press Club, federal Greens leader David Shoebridge confronted many of those who have done their best to demolish what he stands for, and came out still standing. The post Shoebridge goes into the belly of the beast appeared first on The Echo .
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Man charged over firearm and pursuit in a stolen car
NSW Police say a man – wanted by virtue of two outstanding warrants – has been charged after a firearm and stolen car were allegedly seized following a pursuit near Coraki. The post Man charged over firearm and pursuit in a stolen car appeared first on The Echo .
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Shara Community Gardens wants you!
Community gardens are about so much more than soil and vegetables with many being a central hub for families to gather and celebrate. The post Shara Community Gardens wants you! appeared first on The Echo .
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Are you interested in guiding the future of Byron Bay?
Many members of the Byron Bay community are questioning what the future of Byron is – this is your chance to have a voice. The post Are you interested in guiding the future of Byron Bay? appeared first on The Echo .
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Bruns Brekky looking for a home
The Bruns Brekky, for homeless people, is looking for a place to set up twice a week with water, electricity and a bit of storage space, said organiser Jon Dale. The post Bruns Brekky looking for a home appeared first on The Echo .
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Mullumbimby poster cleanup
The Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce and Community along with local businesses and volunteers, were out in force last Sunday morning cleaning up the town. The post Mullumbimby poster cleanup appeared first on The Echo .
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Fatal three-vehicle crash – Suffolk Park
Two people have died following a three-vehicle crash on Broken Head Road. The post Fatal three-vehicle crash – Suffolk Park appeared first on The Echo .
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Rescue helicopter service promises reform after harassment findings
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has apologised and committed to workplace reforms after an independent review found inadequate disciplinary responses to substantiated sexual harassment and bullying complaints. The post Rescue helicopter service promises reform after…
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Michael Cook turns the tables in Tweed exhibition
A bus full of passengers, a city street, a railway tunnel. The settings are familiar. Look at the people, though, and a different picture of Australia emerges. The post Michael Cook turns the tables in Tweed exhibition appeared first on The Echo .
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Northern Rivers flood experience informs school disaster lessons
The Northern Rivers disaster experience has helped shape a new classroom resource aimed at preparing young people for floods, fires and storms. The post Northern Rivers flood experience informs school disaster lessons appeared first on The Echo .
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Super Halloween fun returns to Brunswick Heads Primary
It is time to get spooky, and perhaps a little bit kooky at Brunswick Heads Primary School’s Fairtastic this Saturday. The post Super Halloween fun returns to Brunswick Heads Primary appeared first on The Echo .
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Mullum Chamber calls for action on Scout Hall – not demolition
Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce President says demolishing the historic Mullumbimby Scout Hall is not good enough and that Byron Council need to step up and relocate the building. The post Mullum Chamber calls for action on Scout Hall – not demolition appeared first on The Echo .
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Council seeks public-art vision for Byron foreshore
Byron Shire Council is seeking a curator or creative team to develop a public-art plan for Byron Bay’s foreshore, identifying potential sites and ways to share local culture and history. The post Council seeks public-art vision for Byron foreshore appeared first on The Echo .
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Building healthier waterways and slowing floodwaters
There are increasing examples of ways that natural flood management can help waterways recover, slow flooding waters, and improve the waterways and catchments. The post Building healthier waterways and slowing floodwaters appeared first on The Echo .
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Ain’t easy being green
What the hell is David Shoebridge doing? No sooner had he become the new leader of the Greens than he is attacking the Labor party, his natural political ally, saying the Greens are not here to support Labor – they are here to replace Labor. Does this mean the Greens will no…
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Clifford Street DA
Clifford Street: Three affordable homes and a bigger housing question. The Clifford Street DA has divided Suffolk Park, but I don’t believe this has to be a choice between supporting development and caring about existing tenants. We desperately need more housing in Byron Shire,…
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Rejecting the politics of hate
Have you ever lived in such turbulent times? We really don’t know what to expect from one day to the next. With such uncertainty it is difficult to plan ahead. The post Rejecting the politics of hate appeared first on The Echo .