Local news, articles and more from the Byron Shire.
Oh Byron Shire, the pipes, the pipes are calling…
Byron Shire Council largely does not know the condition of its $114 million underground stormwater network, with a draft infrastructure plan warning that limited inspections are creating a risk of pipe failure.
Deadline extended for Uniquely Byron Business Awards
Byron businesses have until midnight tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, to enter this year’s Uniquely Byron Business Awards after organisers extended the application deadline.
Flash flooding advice follows days of heavy Northern Rivers rain
The NSW State Emergency Service has advised Northern Rivers residents to monitor conditions for possible flash flooding after more than 117mm of rain fell at Cape Byron and Ballina Airport over four days, with further falls overnight.
Byron weighs smart glasses ban at public pools
Byron Shire Councillors have voted unanimously in support of a motion investigating the ban of camera-equipped smart glasses from its pools, libraries, childcare centres and workplaces.
Byron Council won’t lose $2.4m in government funding
The proposed draft changes to NSW’s allocation formula for Financial Assistance Grant funding to local councils that woudl have seen Byron Shire Council lose $2.4m in funding will not go ahead.
Zenith’s last Day of the Dead ceremony
This year will be the last year that Zenith Virago will host the Day of the Dead ceremony in Mullumbimby as she prepares to pass the ceremony on to Kirsty Laing.
Aston Private: personalised care, close to home
Aston Private has expanded its Northern Rivers services by launching Aston at Home, an outpatient service for people who would benefit from treatment while staying at home and connected to daily life.
Bangalow Bowlo fight goes to Supreme Court
When Norths Collective decided to breach the memorandum of understanding with the Bangalow Bowlo and the community, and closed the Bangalow Bowlo with no warning, they may not have realised how prepared the community is to fight for the return of their beloved Bowlo.
Byron High teachers and students rally together for Livi
Byron High School students and staff have stood up to raise funds to support Livi Eddington, who has brain cancer, with both the Principal and Deputy Principal shaving their locks to raise funds for Livi’s treatment.
Last chance to comment on Brunswick water-extraction overhaul
Locals have until Monday to have their say on a proposed overhaul of Brunswick catchment water-extraction rules, including tighter pumping restrictions aimed at protecting river flows and migrating fish.
