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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
Too many councillors?
For years some close to Tweed Shire Council (TSC) have tried to lower councillor numbers. Why? Say you have...
Review on remote Indigenous Australians sheds light on the Voice to Parliament
As a white man living on Bundjalung Country, I acknowledge that it is not easy to make the cross-cultural shift from a Western paradigm lens to comprehend and appreciate the rich diversity and complexity of 65,000 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ sociocultural and spiritual history.
Byron basketballers score clean sweep
The Beez basketballers were swarming at the Cavanbah Centre ‘hive’ scoring three out of three wins across the men’s...
They’re he-ere: SLSC surf patrols are on!
Surf Life Saving NSW says that more than 20,000 active volunteer lifesavers began patrols on beaches across the state on Saturday.
State government pledges $5m for Lismore’s Two Rooms project
More than 350 flood affected homes in the Northern Rivers region can now be repaired, getting vulnerable people back on their feet and into safe housing thanks to Resilient Lismore’s Two Rooms Project, backed by $5 million in funding from the NSW Government.
The ‘No’ vote
Giving Indigenous people a ‘Voice’ while simultaneously silencing Australians with the ‘Combating Misinformation and Disinformation’ Bill isn’t progression; it’s...
Stories about "home invasion":
Video of Mullumbimby home invasion released
If you have seen any of these men, you may be able to help police identify who allegedly invaded a home in a residential street of Mullumbimby in February.
Man arrested over Banora Point home invasion
A man has been arrested in Queensland following an alleged home invasion at Banora Point on the weekend.
Woman charged, man wanted over Banora Point home invasion
A man and a woman broke into a Banora Point home in the early hours of Sunday morning, tying up a male resident before the man stole a car from the property. The woman, who was still in the home when police arrived, has been arrested.
Man injured in Ingleburn home invasion
A man is recovering in Campbelltown Hospital after being beaten around the head by two men who forced their way into his house while he and a woman were at home.
Tweed home invasion leaves victim with serious head injuries
Police are appealing for information following a home invasion in Tweed Heads last night (Tuesday). About 7.40pm emergency services were called to Seymour Street after a man was found injured near a unit block.
Teen charged over Sydney home invasion
A man has been charged and investigations continue following an alleged home invasion at Doonside yesterday.
Three arrested over Casino home invasion
Three people will appear in Lismore local court next month after being arrested in relation to an alleged home invasion at Casino on Wednesday morning.
Machete and baseball bat used in Kyogle home invasion
A man was threatened with a machete and baseball bat during a home invasion at Loadstone, near Kyogle, yesterday morning.
Home invader attacks 69 year old Tweed woman
Police are searching for a man who assaulted a 69-year-old Tweed Heads woman at her home early yesterday.
Ballina man charged with impersonating police
A man has appeared in court charged over a home invasion in Ballina, during which he allegedly pretended to be a police officer.
Local News
Weed exit and smiley koalas get support
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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
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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.
