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November 5, 2026

Wildlife Sanctuary still open, animals are safe

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Byron proposes limits on putting residents’ personal information into AI

Byron Shire Council is proposing restrictions on entering residents’ personal and health information into artificial intelligence tools, with exceptions requiring an approved privacy assessment or the individual’s consent.

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Byron’s Sunday Golden Hour

From Sunday, 1 November, Three Blue Ducks is launching Golden Hour at The Farm Byron Bay, with freshly shucked oysters, live music and happy hour drinks every Sunday afternoon.

Make Byron merry with some Christmas cheer

It is time to make Byron cheerful for Christmas and myou can join the fun with handmade bunting to decorate your shop windows and help make Byron shine this Christmas.

Fatal three-vehicle crash – Suffolk Park

Two people have died following a three-vehicle crash on Broken Head Road.

Council seeks public-art vision for Byron foreshore

Byron Shire Council is seeking a curator or creative team to develop a public-art plan for Byron Bay’s foreshore, identifying potential sites and ways to share local culture and history.

A new season on the plate at The Imperial Hotel

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On the brink: beach-nesting birds

Perched on the edge of the Brunswick River estuary, binoculars poised, Jan and I are searching for beach-nesting birds. It’s a magnificent morning in early spring and these birds are starting to build their nest scrapes in the sand.

The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is still open, and the animals are safe. Come and visit!

With Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary entering voluntary administration, managers have made a statement to say they are still open and providing ‘exemplary care for all animals at the Sanctuary’.

Amanda Gorvin, General Manager, said, ‘The purpose of the voluntary administration is to restructure the organisation, enabling us to secure the long-term growth and success of the Sanctuary with ongoing support from our major financial supporters’.

‘Throughout this period, there will be no compromise to the well- being of our animals.

‘We want to assure our valued guests, supporters, and stakeholders that the process will not affect our day-to-day operations. The Sanctuary remains open to visitors, and all scheduled activities, experiences, events, and operations are continuing as normal. We also want to emphasise that all creditors will be paid on time. We need your support now more than ever, so please drop in to see us!

‘Our Sanctuary thrives because of the strong bonds we share with our community. Community engagement is central to our mission and resilience. We are actively collaborating with our staff, volunteers, and the wider community to navigate this period of instability. The encouragement, involvement, and generosity shown by our local supporters are vital to our efforts as we work diligently toward a positive outcome.

Investments in facilities and future growth

‘Thanks to the generous support of our partners, donors, and community members, we have recently made significant investments in new enclosures and facilities to enhance the experience for both our animals and our visitors. Our new playground and Reptile House have generated a lot of interest, and we have a new Nocturnal House scheduled to open before end of financial year. We fully expect these improvements and investments to continue once we have overcome this immediate structural challenge, and we are committed to ensuring these upgrades reflect the needs and aspirations of our local community.

‘We deeply appreciate the ongoing encouragement and generosity of our community and supporters. With your continued engagement and support, we are confident that Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary will quickly emerge from this period stronger for future generations’, the statement reads.



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