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Simon Alderton, Byron Bay.

This much-loved heritage listed house on Ewingsdale Road has been left derelict for years.

The owners are obviously hoping it simply falls down so, no doubt they can build some monstrosity on the property.

Isn’t it about time money hungry property developers who callously disregard local communities be fined to help pay for the upkeep of heritage homes?


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