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WEBSuccessful councillors announced by NSW Electoral Commission. Mayors have already been announced, and now the NSW Electoral Commission has pressed the button to determine the final list of local councillors for the next four years, with all preferences having been allocated. David Lowe. Byron Echo.
Local News – Echonetdaily
WEBEchonetdaily is your independent source of local news on the NSW north coast. The Echo covers the northern rivers including the Tweed Shire, Byron Shire, Lismore City and Ballina Shire. Our experienced team of reporters have a wealth of local knowledge and are passionate about protecting and promoting our community and unique way of life. With good old-fashioned journalism, in-depth articles ...
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WEBKeep up to date with Echonetdaily's national news coverage including federal and state politics and environmental and social issues. Drawing on the resources of AAP and other selected sources. Independent, unbiased and eclectic, you can trust The Echo to bring to your attention the important current affairs of the nation.
Articles – Echonetdaily
WEBAug 28, 2013 — Echonetdaily brings you quality, thought-provoking articles on a wide range of issues. Our regular columns include Mungo MacCallum's authoritative political commentary, Mandy Nolan's always hilarious Soap Box and S Sorrensen's eclectic think pieces – representing some of the best musings on offer on the northern rivers. We are also lucky to be able to bring you a selection of the excellent ...
Tackling homelessness – an update by Social Futures – The Echo
WEB1 day ago — It read: ‘The annual NSW Street Count has found 300 people sleeping rough in the Byron Shire, a significant increase from 2021 (198 people)’. Mr Davies continued, ‘Outside of Sydney, Tweed Heads was selected as one of the first regional pilot sites in NSW owing to extremely high rates of rough sleeping’. ‘The Northern Rivers has over ...
Byron's new councillor lineup – who are they? – The Echo
WEB1 day ago — Greens Cr Sarah Ndiaye is Byron Shire’s new mayor, with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) confirming the final mayoral count on Monday. With Mayor Ndiaye’s election to the role, her party’s ticket effectively receives another councillor position. The final tally for councillors was confirmed by the AEC on Tuesday, with Greens ...
Data shows doubt over Australia’s net zero goal – The Echo
WEBNov 1, 2023 — More than half of respondents in a recent Essential Media say they support on and off-shore wind farms (PIC supplied). Closer analysis of October’s survey results show 60% of respondents think Australia needs to rapidly develop renewables.
Lismore Local News – The Echo
WEBLismore Regional Gallery re-opens after $5.1 million restoration. Lismore Regional Gallery will re-open to residents and visitors on Friday after the completion of a multi-faceted restoration project jointly funded by the federal and NSW governments. The Echo - September 25, 2024 1.
COVID-19 Update Northern NSW - The Echo
WEBFeb 17, 2022 — There have been 766 confirmed cases of COVID in the 48 hours since 4pm 15 February. There were 395 new COVID cases to 4pm 15 February and another 371 in the 24 hours to 4pm 16 February.
No public housing in Labor’s $10b housing fund – The Echo
WEBJun 12, 2024 — Labor MP Justine Elliot says she expects successful projects from the Housing Australia Future Fund will be announced in the coming months. Photo Tree Faerie. Federal Labor MP, Justine Elliot, has told The Echo she expects successful projects from the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) will be announced in the coming months.. The comments come after questions around claims by Mrs Elliot’s ...