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Byron Shire
February 7, 2025

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Flashmob returns for February 14

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Neighbourhood Centre launch community conversations

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Law Enforcement Conduct Commission monitor Casino investigation

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How much of these pro-developer actions by Council are we supposed to put up with? Council give away land to developers and the developer puts through a controversial development application (DA). Then the developer cashes in and sells it. Come on people, how much more of this can we tolerate? I call for Council to be sacked, enough is enough! I encourage everyone to take action; write to our Mayor, Michael Lyon, calling for a process to begin that sacks Council now. 

Annie Radermacher, Brunswick Heads


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Grants for local groups to reduce isolation among older people

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