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June 26, 2026

Group D – Sarah Ndaiye – Greens

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Schools Roadshow heads to Lismore

The Rivers Secondary College Lismore High Campus will host 80 principals and public school leaders from across the North Coast and New England on Friday 26 June as part of the 2026 Schools Roadshow.

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Could you be a better councillor?

I had the opportunity to speak to the NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA) last month. One of the matters I brought up was the proposed 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby development. It was clear that the only ‘community feedback’ they would be listening to supported housing development on that site.

Facing the River in chapters

Tweed Shire Council is telling the full story of how the Tweed community has rebuilt since the 2022 floods, and further damage from the 2024 floods and Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Less than 300 tickets left!

Following a sold-out inaugural event in 2025, Mullum Roots Festival returns bigger and bolder, taking over Mullumbimby with an expanded program, and an additional venue. The new space will host a Youth Battle Of The Bands and give more room for music lovers to gather, celebrate and connect.

57 Station St, Mullumbimby amended DA on public exhibition

The development application (DA 10.2025.212.1) for the carpark at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby is now back on exhibition for eight weeks from 22 June.

Booyong Abattoir I

We strongly believe that the disturbing Booyong Abattoir is a blight on Byron Shire. The health and wellbeing of the local...

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 24 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

The Greens ticket includes

Group D – The Greens: Nell Schofield, Delta Kay, Cr Sarah Ndaiye, Michelle Lowe and Elia Hauge.

Cr Sarah Ndaiye (Mullumbimby), Elia Hauge (Main Arm), Delta Kay (Byron Bay), Michelle Lowe (Byron Bay) and Nell Schofield (Mullumbimby) on the Greens ticket.

The Greens are led by Sarah Ndaiye: ‘Jingi Walla. I’m Deputy Mayor and have served on Council since 2016 and have a deep understanding of local issues. I’m asking for your support as a Mayoral and Councillor candidate. As Mayor, I will bring my years of experience to champion our community and the issues that are important to you. As a feminist and activist, I’ve fought for equality, media freedom, environmental protection, and improved public spaces.

Elia Hauge: ‘I’m a long-time local and was raised here. As an engineer, educator, and environmentalist, I’m running to represent our community and Byron Greens as a Councillor. My values are Greens values; to create a sustainable future for our people and our planet. I specialise in water sustainability, climate adaption, water security for regional communities, and sustainable urban infrastructure’.

Delta Kay: ‘Jingi Walla. I’m a proud Arakwal Bundjalung woman who grew up here on Country. My mother, Lynda Vidler is an Arakwal Elder who lodged Native Title in 2004 and signed the Heads of Agreement with Byron Shire Council in 1998. I’m passionate about environmental and cultural education. I’m the owner of Explore Byron Bay Aboriginal Tours and an Aboriginal Student Support Officer at TAFE NSW’.

Michelle Low: I’m a Bundjalung woman from Baryugil on Bundjalung country. I’m a long-time local and raised my children here. I’m a High School teacher and have been the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academic and cultural mentor and coordinator at Byron Bay High School for 10 years.



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Could you be a better councillor?

I had the opportunity to speak to the NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA) last month. One of the matters I brought up was the proposed 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby development. It was clear that the only ‘community feedback’ they would be listening to supported housing development on that site.

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