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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
Private property issue deflates bike path plan
The long-discussed plan for a cycleway between Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads has hit a pothole, with an independent report finding a raft of issues with the preferred route.
‘No’: bad faith argument
I have largely ignored the Voice campaigns but had just read the first argument put forward against the ‘Yes’...
Misanthropic disGrace
Hannah Grace’s recent letter ‘Benefits of microplastic’ might be considered a sick joke, but over the years misanthropy has...
Disaster management needs different approach, says NRCF
Disaster funding must favour social capital and community building, rather than just ‘mopping up’, the head of the philanthropic organisation, Northern Rivers Community Foundation, says.
Editorial: It’s a done deal!
Congratulations to Council staff and Mayor Michael Lyon on convincing the NSW Labor government that Byron Shire is a unique place, and as such, it will now have a tailored holiday letting policy.
Voice referendum
I’m really annoyed about all the things that are written and said about the referendum on October 14 which...
Stories about "man":
Mystery surrounds critically injured man – Teven
NSW Police are appealing for information after a man was found critically injured last night near Teven.
Man shot dead by police in Tenterfield
NSW Police say a critical incident investigation is underway after police shot an armed man in Tenterfield last night.
Driver dies in Tumbulgum crash
NSW Police say an investigation is underway after a man died following a single-vehicle crash at Tumbulgum yesterday.
Police still searching for man in Tweed/Byron area
UPDATED: 6pm, Sunday, October 9
NSW Police are still appealing for public assistance as the search continues to locate a Queensland man, believed to be missing in NSW.
Man dead after Lismore stabbing
NSW Police say a man has died, and two others have been injured, following a stabbing in Lismore overnight.
Police looking for man missing from Goonellabah
Michael Watts, aged 42, was last seen leaving a home on Ethan Place Goonellabah, just before 6pm on Thursday (7 October, 2021).
A man dead after boat capsizes on Ballina Bar
Police have confirmed that a man has died after a boat capsized at Ballina earlier today.
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.
