Latest News
Rudi Maxwell Editorial
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Reading the text of Kevin Rudd’s address to the National Press Club on Monday regarding a carbon emission reduction scheme leads to one inevitable conclusion: the man has no understanding of irony. Full Article
A sophisticated New Year’s Eve for local preschools
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Community preschools have been doing it tough for a long time with little government funding, but come New Year’s Eve you can indulge in a sophisticated waterfront celebration while raising money for three of Ballina’s preschools. Full Article
Echo Christmas times
Thursday, 18 December 2008
The Echo will be publishing a special Christmas Eve edition next Wednesday, December 24. Full Article
Noise complaints give performers the blues
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Noise complaints have forced a monthly Sunday afternoon gig at the Dunoon Sports Club to pull the plug and go acoustic. Full Article
African Jamboree on Friday
Thursday, 18 December 2008
It’s a relief to take the glue off my lips and let the cat out of the bag. Full Article
Lights, camera, action
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Animation, romantic comedy, and mystery were on display at the Star Court Theatre on Wednesday when aspiring filmmakers from 10 local primary schools submitted their entries for this year’s Lucinda Awards. Full Article
Richmond Valley budget blowout
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Richmond Valley Council approved $727,455 in budget blowouts for three engineering projects at their meeting on Tuesday, which has infuriated the president of the Evans Head and District Ratepayers and Residents Association, Dr Richard Gates. Full Article
SCU merger angers union
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Southern Cross University is looking at merging with Charles Sturt University to create a new regionally-based national institution. Full Article
Trinity Drive residents light up for charity!
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Grab your sunglasses, the kids and some loose change – the annual Trinity Drive Xmas Lights Spectacular is on again! Full Article
Celebrate Christmas and Boxing Day for free!
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Darcy Goodwin from the Five Loaves Mobile Soup Kitchen (pictured) believes everyone should have a good feed with good friends at Christmas time, so he and his supporters are putting on a number of free meals with fun activities. Full Article
Rural industries rally to save research centre
Thursday, 18 December 2008
A meeting between various horticultural groups and Southern Cross University is hoping to find a way to save the Centre for Tropical Research at Alstonville. Full Article
Local Police News - On The Beat CrimeStoppers
1 800 333 000
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Lismore Police are investigating the alleged assault of a 58-year-old Lismore man by a 44-year-old Lismore man between 5.06pm and 6.20pm on Monday night. The incident occurred at an accommodation establishment on the Bruxner Highway, South Lismore. Full Article
Same rights for same-sex couples
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Last Wednesday a group held a vigil in Spinks Park to campaign for same-sex marriage. Full Article
MP’s son cleared on drugs charges
Thursday, 18 December 2008
After 18 months in custody, Lismore MP Thomas George’s son Brendan has been acquitted of charges relating to the supply of illicit drugs. Full Article
Stealing, or helping those in need?
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Georgie Gough was sacked from her job at Aldi supermarket this week after taking a box of fruit and vegetables from a bin outside the store. Full Article
Kyogle doctor’s country practice
Thursday, 18 December 2008
At a time when rural doctors are almost considered an endangered species, Kyogle doctor Brian Perry has been honoured for 40 years of service to rural communities. Full Article
An open letter to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
Thursday, 18 December 2008
My name is Samlara Canin-Henkel. I met you at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali several times. Full Article
Red alert for blue green algae
Thursday, 18 December 2008
A red alert has been issued for Lake Ainsworth because of an increase in the levels of blue green algae. Full Article
| 
