18.2 C
Byron Shire
March 29, 2024

Police pleased with Year’s Eve celebrations

Latest News

Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.

Other News

We just love him!

If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.

New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health

The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.

Records galore!

Byron Bay Easter Record Fair returns again to Ewingsdale Hall. Now in its 15th year, the Byron Bay Easter Record Fair is one of the biggest and best in this country. Matt the Vinyl Junkie has spent years on buying trips to the US and Japan scouring dusty warehouses, shops, flea markets and private collections. He can offer an astounding 30,000 records in one place covering most genres.

Superbowls

Superbowls is your go-to spot for a burst of woodfired flavour! Nestled in Byron Arts and Industry Estate, the...

Workshop in Creative Writing For Beginners

Have you always felt like you have a novel in you, but don’t know where to start? Or have...

Floodplains

We need a serious talk about development on floodplains with more creativity and sophistication. The recent discussion about development...

New South Wales police say they are generally pleased with the behaviour of New Year’s Eve 2020 revellers across the state.

Operation New Year’s Eve 2020 commenced yesterday (Thursday, 31 December, 2020), to ensure the safety of revellers at events or gatherings across NSW.

General duties officers from Police Area Commands and Police Districts across the state were assisted by specialist units including Public Order and Riot Squad, Police Transport Command, Operations Support Group, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Licensing Police, the Dog and Mounted Unit, Marine Area Command and PolAir, throughout the operation.

The majority of people were well-behaved and enjoyed celebrations safely, with a few exceptions.

Byron Apex Park, 9pm, New Years Eve
photo; jD

Police issued seven $1000 Penalty Infringement Notices to individual’s and five $5000 Penalty Infringement Notices to businesses.

Across NSW, 219 arrests were made, and 290 charges laid for various offences. Over 1400 licenced premises were patrolled.

In the Tweed/Byron area seven people were arrested – four in Byron Bay and three in Tweed Heads – for offences including breach of bail, drug offences, and trespassing. Police issued numerous move-on directions, conducted searches and business inspections.

A chilled New Year’s Eve in Byron.
photo; jD

Operation New Year’s Eve 2020 Commander, Assistant Commissioner Mick Willing, said most Sydneysiders were well-behaved and heeded advice to stay home.

‘We saw sparse crowds in the city, with only 5000 New Year’s Eve passes scanned to enter the Green Zone,’ Assistant Commissioner Willing said.

‘That was mirrored on the harbour, with only 20% vessel patronage compared to what we have seen in previous years’.

‘It was still disappointing to see some people being reckless and disregarding the rules, with police in the suburbs kept busy dispersing congregations, giving move-on directions and seizing illicit fireworks on multiple occasions.

‘I would like to thank those members of the community who made their plans COVID-safe and celebrated the beginning of 2021 responsibly, in what we hope is a better year for everyone.’ [photo]

Dave’s been doing hot dogs outside the Beach Hotel since well into last century.


Support The Echo

Keeping the community together and the community voice loud and clear is what The Echo is about. More than ever we need your help to keep this voice alive and thriving in the community.

Like all businesses we are struggling to keep food on the table of all our local and hard working journalists, artists, sales, delivery and drudges who keep the news coming out to you both in the newspaper and online. If you can spare a few dollars a week – or maybe more – we would appreciate all the support you are able to give to keep the voice of independent, local journalism alive.

1 COMMENT

  1. It in Byron where are these reports. There has been the other end of the spectrum here no signing in or random and breaking into pools partying locals are disgusted and forced to stay home.
    Given people from everywhere where here surely the same rules would make sense especially given the sewage issue.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Where should affordable housing go in Tweed Shire?

Should affordable and social housing in the Tweed Shire be tucked away in a few discreet corners? Perhaps it should be on the block next to where you live?

Making Lismore Showground accessible to everyone

The Lismore Showground isn’t just a critical local community asset that plays host to a number of major events each year, but has also been used as an evacuation centre during past natural disasters in the region. 

Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded –  not demolished

Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.

Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’

Byron Shire Council looks set to add its voice to the growing chorus calling on the state government to stop shifting responsibilities and costs onto local government.