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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'.
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Misanthropic disGrace
Hannah Grace’s recent letter ‘Benefits of microplastic’ might be considered a sick joke, but over the years misanthropy has...
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.
A short history of cruelty
Anthony Albanese went to the last election promising to end live sheep exports from Australia. This rubbery promise has since been rolled back to his government's second term (assuming they get one). The independent panel's long-awaited report to the federal government on the issue has now also been delayed, from this week to late October.
Weed exit and smiley koalas get support
Weed and smiley koalas were on the minds of Tweed Shire Councillors and staff at last week’s council meeting.
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.
Cruel Sea return gig supports Wildlife Hospital, October 21
For their first gig in ten years, The Cruel Sea will headline a fundraising event for Wild Aid 2023, in association with Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and Bluesfest.
Stories about "pets":
Election 2023 – Lismore: Vanessa Rosayro AJP
Vanessa Rosayro, is running for the Seat of Lismore in the election at the end of next month. A dedicated vegan and animal advocate, Rosayro says the Animal Justice Party is about more than just loving animals.
Can dogs and cats and other companion creatures cure loneliness?
For some people their dogs and cats and fish and iguanas are more than just pets – they are valued members of the family and treasured earthlings, and the joy they bring and the sadness at their loss, for many people, is the same as any human relationship.
PETA urges evacuees to take pets with them
As heavy rain inundates southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, PETA is offering important advice for ensuring the safety of animal companions for residents experiencing major flooding and evacuations.
Look after your fur family tonight
There are no two ways around it – people celebrating New Year's Eve sucks for pets. Loud events can be distressing for animals and really if you think about it, it's not great for humans either.
Don’t stuff your pets this Christmas
It is important to remain pet smart this silly season and stay vigilant over what we are feeding our pets over the festive season AND resist the very tempting urge to give a pet as a present
Keeping cats and dogs safe on New Year’s Eve
It’s that time of year again, when fireworks light up our skies and PETA renews its calls to councils all over the country to switch to silent shows.
How important are our fur and feather babies?
Pets are loving the pandemic. Have their pet humans home all the time is a lifestyle they are enjoying in a symbiotic plus for all earthlings concerned – but, not all pets or humans have it so good.
Dogs and their pet humans invited to brekky
Pooches and their pals are invited to Byron Shire’s inaugural free Dog’s Breakfast this Sunday October 7.
First ever Blues festival for raffle winner
Cindy Alice was thrilled to win two five day passes to the Blues Festival in the Pets For Life raffle at Hotel Brunswick.
Local man killed dog to ‘protect children’ court told
A local homeless man who killed his dog at Brunswick Heads believed he had no choice because the animal had bitten two children, Byron...
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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.
