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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reports two additional confirmed Omicron variant COVID-19 cases and several possible points of exposure in Hawai‘i. “It is imperative that all Hawai‘i residents work together to limit the spread of the Omicron variant,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble. “These additional cases and points of exposure show […]

4WD track through dunes. Photo David Lowe An attempt to enlarge the list of approved 4WD beach users allowed to access South Ballina Beach failed to get the numbers to progress at the last Ballina Shire Council meeting. The motion from Cr Keith Williams thanked the Minister for Crown Lands for closing the beach but asked that community consultation be undertaken to consider certain local beach users who have been excluded from 4WD access, such as members of fishing clubs, wildlife rescuers and the disabled. There were no deputations against the motion ( The Echo was contacted to say such req...

One of the showcase areas of Ballina is about to get a safety and aesthetic upgrade, with the Lighthouse Parade Pedestrian Precinct and Road Safety Project commencing soon. Ballina Council says improved pedestrian and cycling amenity is at the heart of the new safety project set to commence in late April 2021. Mayor David Wright sees Lighthouse Parade as a gateway to the East Ballina recreational zone. ‘Lighthouse Parade is characterised by a residential neighbourhood, the Ballina Surf Club, the Marine Rescue facility, north wall, beach and open spaces,’ he said. ‘The recreational zone ...

Sen. Karl Rhoads: What Hawaii Should Be Doing To Address Global Warming - Honolulu Civil Beat Sen. Karl Rhoads: What Hawaii Should Be Doing To Address Global Warming Hawaii state Sen. Karl Rhoads is one of Hawaii’s leading voices when it comes to climate change and what the state needs to be doing to get ahead of it. About the Author Karl Rhoads represents state Senate District 13, which includes downtown Honolulu, Nuuanu and Iwilei. He is the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Civil Beat IDEAS editor Julia Steele sat down with Hawaii state Sen. Karl Roads for a discussion about g...

Premium Content Subscriber only A new Climate Change policy by Ballina Shire Council will go on public exhibition this week. The document makes it a goal for the council to reduce its organisational greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2030. It also makes it its goal to use 100 per cent renewable electricity for its operations by 2030. These goals were qualified by council staff as "ambitious but achievable". The community engagement includes the option of expanding the policy, to incorporate a greater address of community emissions and consideration of cost implications associated wi...