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A local resident in Byron Bay is planning a massive project for the community. Peter Hanna founded the Byron Bay Chess Club more than twenty years ago, and earlier this month brought his love for the game to the last Byron Shire Council meeting before upcoming local government elections in September. He’s raised a petition …
Byron Shire Council to support local’s lifelong dream of giant chess board Read More »
The fate of a Vietnamese family at risk of deportation because of a bungled visa now rests squarely with the discretion of the government. The Immigration minister has agreed to review the case and yesterday told parliament the Nguyens from Bathurst may not be to blame for their visa predicament. The community is now patiently …
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Last week, The Wire covered the reflections of Minister for NDIS Bill Shorten about the scheme and the changes ahead. But what concerns does the disabled community have about the NDIS and the potential changes Minister Shorten wants to implement? Image: Image: Supplied/ Noah Secomb Produced By: Emma Myers Featured In Story: Bill Shorten – …
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A new report reveals volunteers are essential to Australia’s crisis resilience. The Volunteering Australia research examines the volume and breadth of volunteers playing crucial roles in communities during natural disasters and COVID-19 outbreaks. This resilient and skilled workforce includes over 200,000 volunteers in fire services organisations and around 25,000 volunteers in State and Territory Emergency Service . A further 200,000 volunteers are engaged in over 1,000 …
National Volunteer Week kicks off today, acknowledging the efforts and contributions of volunteers Australia wide. This year, the theme is ‘Something for Everyone’, showcasing a place for anyone and everyone in the volunteering space. Irene Bayldon Tavutavu is a community broadcaster from Radio 4EB and has volunteered across different organisations for more than 30 years. …
This Sunday the 3rd of March will see millions of Australians come together to help Clean Up the environment. Clean Up Australia day started over 30 years ago by and average Australian who had the idea of making a difference to the environment. The Day has now evolved into the nation’s largest community-based environmental event. …
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Residents of the former Feros aged care village in Byron Bay are getting ready to move back in, after winning a long-winded legal battle. Around eighty people gathered in Byron’s Marvel Hall last week to celebrate the village being kept for its original intended purpose as an aged care facility. St Andrews has taken over …
The Western Australian state government has announced their plan to expand the Target 120 program to more towns across the state. Target 120 is an early intervention program that aims to prevent youth, aged 10-14 years of age deemed at risk of repeat offending, from having contact with the criminal justice system. Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa Youth …
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