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June 5, 2026

Byron enjoys Yoga Pose

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Council tightens ‘affordable housing’ rules

Byron Council has tightened its definition of ‘affordable housing’ in a bid to make access to housing more equitable on major projects like the former Mullumbimby Hospital site and 57 Station Street.

Other News

Local family-owned Byron businesses asking for your support

Long-term, local Byron businesses are calling on the community for support as they struggle to remain afloat as the drainage works in Byron Bay continue.

Animals on country roads safety campaign launches

Motorists are being urged to slow down and stay alert for wildlife as Transport for NSW launches its annual ‘Animals on Country Roads’ safety campaign.

Byron’s Main Beach reopened

Byron Bay’s Main Beach was officially reopened to the public for water activities at midday today (Monday) after an earlier shark sighting.

Mur’bah woman arrested over alleged bomb threats

A 23-old woman accused of making multiple bomb threats to public places across the state was arrested in Murwillumbah on Friday.

Tyagarah Road, Myocum, closes Thursday

Essential Energy say contractors will carry out vegetation management around the electricity network in parts of Myocum on Thursday, 4 June.

Update on Mullumbimby house fire which destroyed locals’ home

Long-term residents of Mullumbimby, Jeff and Alma Jackson lost their home to fire last week.

Byron artist Laila Bell

‘Yoga Pose’, a clay figure cast in bronze, by longtime Byron artist Laila Bell was unveiled in Jonson Lane mall (Browning Street and Jonson Street roundabout) last Friday.

‘For me, this work is about resilience, about finding balance when life feels uncertain, and trusting that even when we are turned upside down, we can remain supported,’ said Lila.

‘I love that she now lives here among greenery, stone, and filtered light. My hope is that those who pass her might pause, even briefly. To breathe. To soften. And perhaps to see the world from another angle.’

Photo Jeff ‘More Brass Than Ass’ Dawson



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