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Feros responds to Expression of Interest announcement
The announcement earlier today that the Minister for Crown Lands, Steve Kamper, started the Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for Feros Village Byron Bay has drawn a response from the Feros Care board that still sees the facility in terms of a 'closure'.
Other News
Pearces Creek Bridge to be replaced – road closure
The replacement of Pearces Creek Bridge has led to the temporary closure of Eltham Road, at Pearces Creek Bridge for one month from Monday, 23 October.
Cartoon of the week – 27 September 2023
The letters deadline for The Echo is noon Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letters editor.
Close battle for Ocean Shores golfing glory
Will Fry held on through a gripping finish to claim the annual Ocean Shores Men’s Golf Championships two weekends...
Crash following alleged pursuit – Murwillumbah
A vehicle has crashed following an alleged pursuit at Murwillumbah yesterday.
About 9.30am (Wednesday, 27 September, 2023), officers attached to...
Bicycle racing at Lismore attracts over 100 riders
Byron Bay Cycling Club’s (BBCC) inaugural closed road race through and around Lismore has been deemed a ‘success’ attracting...
Mandy Nolans Soapbox: Unbranded
I’ll admit it. I was a Russell Brand fan. I thought he was funny. I thought the sexually rampaging lothario image was just a clever comedic persona. I thought he satirised the privilege and legacy of rock stars.
Stories about "Byron Greens":
Byron Greens ticket announced for Sept elections
The Byron Greens say they are running an experienced team for this Council election, to be held September 4.
Michael Lyon announces Byron Shire Council ticket
Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, has announced a group of candidates to run for the upcoming Council elections in September.
Nerves
Tom Tabart, Former Byron Greens councillor
It seems that I may have touched a nerve in my attempt to give some background to Byron Greens...
Gobsmacked Greens reply to Echonetdaily analysis
Greens Cr Michael Lyon has replied to The Echo editor’s assessment of why Council has a trust deficit, saying it ‘left many of us...
Attack on Byron councillors unjustified
Cr Michael Lyon, The Pocket.
Thank you, Hans, for the opportunity to respond to your opinion piece, Courageously avoiding responsibility, which left many of us...
Green history before the Greens
Nadine Hood, Bangalow.
For the historical record, there were antecedents to the 1993 formation of the Byron Greens, which Tom Tabart states was the beginning...
Departing shots at Byron Greens from founding member
A founding member of the Byron Greens, who is about to move interstate, has made some pointed comments about the state of the local party on his way out the door.
Byron council’s honeymoon ended
The sheen is already coming off the recently elected progressive Byron Shire Council, with Byron Labor attacking the Greens-led council over its proposed major rate increases and its handling of negotiations to purchase the Suffolk Park sports field.
Byron Greens’ mea culpa over Rose Wanchap
A prominent Byron Greens member has broken the party’s silence over the selection, election and subsequent defection of prominent real estate agent Rose Wanchap on Byron Shire Council.
Apology over Wanchap defection
Tom Tabart, Byron Greens member, Bangalow
In leaving the Greens and joining the pro-development faction early in the current term of Council, Rose Wanchap destroyed...
Local News
Weed exit and smiley koalas get support
Aslan Shand - 1
Weed and smiley koalas were on the minds of Tweed Shire Councillors and staff at last week’s council meeting.
Byron Echo
Another wallaby death on beach prompts calls on dog owners
A Byron local says a dead wallaby found on Belongil beach last Saturday had all the hallmarks of a dog attack, and is calling on the public to be more vigilant and for authorities to step up to help protect native wildlife.
Local News
A win for Feros Village Byron Bay residents
Eve Jeffery - 5
A whole community can expel a sigh of relief at the breaking news that months of distress and sadness can now become part of history – this morning the Minister for Crown Lands, Steve Kamper, has announced that services providers for aged care are advised that Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for Feros Village Byron Bay.
National News
How do you rate the media rating system?
Parents are being asked to have a say on whether Australia’s media classification system is effective in informing decisions around age-appropriate films and video games for children.
