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WEBSurfing Australia says it's stoked to announce that the organisation has been awarded $1 million in federal funding for the 'New Wave of Female Boardriders' project. This grant, delivered over the next three years, is intended to make surfing more accessible to women and girls across the country. The Echo. 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 ...
$3m on table for regional housing – The Echo
WEB13 hours ago — Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local councils to apply for a share of $3 million in NSW government funding for projects that support the delivery of more well-located and affordable homes. ‘Councils can now apply for between $20,000 and $250,000 for individual projects as part of the NSW government’s Regional Housing ...
Local and statewide COVID-19 update - The Echo
WEBFeb 14, 2022 — The trend of falling COVID-19 numbers continued over the weekend with 348 new cases reported for Friday, 298 new cases for Saturday and 246 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Northern NSW Local Health District in the 24 hour period to 4pm yesterday, Sunday February 13.
The expected rise in COVID case numbers – The Echo
WEBDec 17, 2021 — With New South Wales finally ‘free’, the expected rise in COVID-19 case numbers is starting to emerge. According to the Northern New South Wales Local Health District, there are currently no Covid-positive patients in hospital in Northern New South Wales, and no cases in the area have been identified as the Omicron variant.
Climate change pushes up insurance, families going uninsured
WEB16 hours ago — Supplied. It’s official: climate change and the extreme weather it brings are pushing insurance costs through the roof for Australian families. The Senate Inquiry Into The Impact Of Climate Risk On Insurance Premiums And Availability has been told some families are waiting years for insurance payouts following extreme weather events driven by ...
Australia’s coal future, climate change and the Hunter Valley ...
WEB16 hours ago — The view of the Upper Hunter from Google Earth. Annual coal revenues more than tripled since 2016. Even though the rest of the world has begun to take steps to transition away from a carbon economy, Australia is still riding on the coat-tails of an industry that with the best of help from both major political parties, the Murdoch media and the Minerals Council of Australia, is going absolutely ...
The Byron Shire Echo – Independent Newspaper
WEBSince 1986 The Echo has been the voice of the Byron Shire. This independent free weekly newspaper covers the news and events of a thriving, unique and colourful north coast community. Offering much more than just local news, the Byron Echo is home to a rich selection of quality content, including regular political and social commentary from ...
COVID-19 update in Northern NSW – The Echo
WEBOct 13, 2021 — From 8 pm yesterday, 12 new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Northern NSW. Nine cases have been identified in the Grafton area, included in the Clarence Valley Local Government Area. Of these cases, five are households linked to a previous identified case included in a cluster. The source of the other four cases […]
Celebrating our lifeblood – The Echo
WEB12 hours ago — The inaugural Richmond Riverfest, a celebration of the Richmond River and the communities it sustains, has begun with over 20 events across four weeks – this festival highlights the vital role the river plays in our ecosystem and our lives. Among the exciting events is Bugs & Beers – Science in the Pub on Thursday at the Eltham Pub.