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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
‘No’: bad faith argument
I have largely ignored the Voice campaigns but had just read the first argument put forward against the ‘Yes’...
Don ya boxes, it’s a Shand memorial cricket match!
The strange urge to play cricket has a rich history in our local area.
Heat the biggest climate change killer – Tweed Council takes action
Since 1890, heat and heat waves have killed more Australians than bushfires, cyclones, earthquakes, floods, and severe storms combined and Tweed Shire Council are looking at ways to future proof the shire through their DCP.
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.
What do you think of the Wade Park masterplan?
So many of the Lismore LGA assets were damaged in last year’s flood and the process of rebuilding is creating an opportunity to do things differently.
Former NSW Premier Bob Carr backs end to land clearing in NSW
Recognising the impacts of logging and clearing native forests former NSW Premier Bob Carr has backed ongoing calls to halt land clearing in NSW.
Stories about "Micro-loan":
Small business loans and mentoring on offer
Micro, or small business loans, and mentoring programs have been highly successful in many third-world countries, and now they are going to be available in the Northern Rivers.
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.
