October 21, 2014
In this Issue:
Govt pressured over Byron Central Hospital plans
NSW Labor and the Greens are putting pressure on the coalition government to explain how the planned Byron Central Hospital in Ewingsdale will operate if its surgical services are outsourced to the private sector. But they are also arguing amongst themselves.
Splendour, Falls generated millions: report
Yelgun’s North Byron Parklands, which hosts Splendour and Falls festivals, has announced the two events this year generated $41.4 million in economic output for the region, with Byron Shire accounting for $24.1 million of this economic output.
Former Byron councillor faces second cancer diagnosis
Finding out for the second time I had another cancer, a different one, really knocked the wind out of my sails. I couldn't believe it, I didn't feel like talking to anyone nor did I feel like telling anyone I had cancer… again.
Byron Cr Hunter plans to expand transport terminal
Residents on Pinegroves Road, Myocum, are again bracing themselves for more plans by their high-profile neighbour, Cr Alan Hunter, who is looking to expand his transport terminal, which was approved with conditions by council earlier this year.