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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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What do you think of the Wade Park masterplan?
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It’s time! Tweed capsules of memories on view
Fifty-years ago Tweed Shire residents gathered at the site of the Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre and library and buried two time capsules before construction began and it's almost time to open them up.
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.
Circus, Comedy, WTF?
It’s that time again at the Brunswick Picture House – The Cheeky Cabaret’s new season has just opened and this one is more hilarious, and sexier, than ever!
Don ya boxes, it’s a Shand memorial cricket match!
The strange urge to play cricket has a rich history in our local area.
Stories about "Tweed police":
Police chase unlicensed driver from Kingscliff to Tweed Heads
A thirty minute police chase took place yesterday through the suburbs of Kingscliff, Chinderah, Banora Point, Fingal Head and Tweed Heads, for approximately 35km.
More police needed, say Labor
A petition by NSW Labor calling for more police for the Tweed was launched last week, and follows on from previous sparring by Labor and the Nationals over policing numbers in the region.
Alleged drink driver assaults police – Tweed Heads
A man has been charged after allegedly drink-driving and assaulting a police officer in Tweed Heads on Sunday evening.
Police numbers disputed
A reduction of 33 police officers in the Tweed-Byron Local Area Command has prompted Labor to ask Tweed MP Geoff Provest (Nationals) to explain why his government had overseen the reduction.
Tweed cops seize stolen goods during firearm search
Tools, generators, industrial equipment and a vehicle, suspected of being stolen, were seized by police at a property at Kielvale near Murwillumbah yesterday afternoon.
Long-serving Tweed policeman retires
After 36-plus years as a policeman, senior constable Mark Ellison, has called it a day.
Driver of dangerous-goods truck arrested after Tweed RBT
A 61-year-old truck driver who allegedly drove his truck full of dangerous goods while under the influence of alcohol at Tweed Heads yesterday has been charged with drink driving.
Missing man’s body found in Tweed
The body of a 23-year-old man missing from Tomewin near Murwillumbah was found in dense bushland after an extensive police search and rescue operation.
Child approached at Tweed Heads: police
Police are investigating an incident in which a child was approached by an unknown man at Tweed Heads yesterday.
Tweed man charged over alleged supply of ice
A 25-year-old man has been charged over alleged supply of the drug ice following a search warrant at Banora Point yesterday.
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.