Latest News
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
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.
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.
Legend Pizza
If you go back in time 32 years, Byron was very different, but Legend Pizza was already a massive favourite of locals. You’d have to be a bit of a legend to have a successful business that’s been right in the middle of Jonson St for 30 of those years; that’s been locally owned and operated the whole time.
What is the future for Lismore Regional Gallery and Museum? Have your say
The Lismore Regional Gallery and the Lismore Museum (Richmond River Historical Society) want to hear from you. If you...
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!
‘No’: bad faith argument
I have largely ignored the Voice campaigns but had just read the first argument put forward against the ‘Yes’...
Stories about "warning":
NSW SES reminder for Murwillumbah, South Murwillumbah, Condong and Tumbulgum to STAY INFORMED
The NSW SES advises people in Murwillumbah, South Murwillumbah, Condong and Tumbulgum to STAY INFORMED about predicted dangerous moderate flooding on the Tweed River.
NSW SES reminder for Bangalow and surrounds to STAY INFORMED
The NSW SES advises people in Lismore and Bexhill to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising floodwaters flooding on the Wilsons River.
NSW SES reminder for Chinderah and Tumbulgum to MONITOR CONDITIONS
The NSW SES advises people in Lismore and Bexhill to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising floodwaters flooding on the Wilsons River.
NSW SES reminder for Lismore, Nimbin, The Channon and Bexhill to STAY INFORMED
The NSW SES advises people in Lismore and Bexhill to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising floodwaters flooding on the Wilsons River.
NSW SES advises people in Lismore and Bexhill to STAY INFORMED
The NSW SES advises people in Lismore and Bexhill to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising floodwaters flooding on the Wilsons River.
NSW SES Watch and Act: Prepare To Isolate – Nimbin and The Channon
The NSW SES advises people in Nimbin and The Channon and surrounds to PREPARE TO ISOLATE by 9am tomorrow, Monday, October 24, for up to 3 days or more owing to predictions that the creeks within the upper Wilson's River catchment will rise
Mullumbimby flood updates
The flood warning for Mullumbimby has been downgraded to 'possible moderate flooding'.
Flood update – Billinudgel
The SES says low lying parts of Billinudgel need to Evacuate by 5am.
Showers and thunderstorms to continue with flood watches in place
The Bureau of Meteorology says that for the northern New South Wales coast, and parts of the Northern Tablelands, north of and including Forster, occasional showers and thunderstorms may result in heavy rainfall.
Evacuation orders issued for parts of the Byron Shire
Residents in Ocean Shores, New Brighton, Brunswick Heads, South Golden Beach and Billinudgel were ordered to evacuate or find higher ground this morning.
Local News
Weed exit and smiley koalas get support
Aslan Shand - 1
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
Eve Jeffery - 4
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.
