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Michael Lyon elected as Byron Mayor
Owing to the resignation of former Mayor at the end of April, a vote was held today to replace Simon Richardson, until the next election
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How full is that glass?
Cr Alan Hunter, Byron Shire Council
Council Staff recommend opposing the proposed changes in the Exempt
Development provisions to be considered...
Developers push swamp boundaries – will council push back?
It has once again been left to residents to raise serious issues in relation to a development application (DA) that is pushing to overdevelop at 6 Keats Street, Byron Bay at the expense of the environment, in particular the Cumbebin Swamp.
Travelling at the speed of lies
When Tim Berners-Lee and others created the architectural foundations of the world wide web, they did so with the vision of openness, idea sharing, and trust. Human nature has a way of making things more complicated, of course.
How much do you know about koalas?
How well do you know your koala facts? Test your knowledge at the June 2 Koala Hard Quiz in Mullumbimby.
Assange’s father to beg Biden for son’s freedom
John Shipton, father of detained WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, says he’ll return to the United States to ask President Joe Biden to drop legal action against his son.
Oceans 15 triumphant return
The Ocean Shores Aquatics team have returned home with some great results after a month-long stint at various State...
Stories about "125":
Burringbar Public School is 125
Burringbar Public School are in a milestone year celebrating their 125th anniversary at the end of the month.
Byron Echo
Locals question placing homes in areas of inundation risk
Aslan Shand - 1
It is where the community fought off Club Med and it is once again in the spotlight as the current owners, Elements, are seeking to have the zoning of the environmentally sensitive area in Bayshore Drive changed from tourism to residential
Local News
Go straight to the source on the Future Water Project
Rous County Council has announced a series of information days to be held this month where the community can ‘drop in’ and find out more about the revised draft Future Water Project 2060.
Local News
Free mental health workshop for Byron businesses
Business owners in Byron Shire are invited to attend a free 'Healthy Mindset' workshop aimed at providing them with resources and tools to improve mental health and wellbeing, as well as the opportunity to connect with other business owners.
Letters
Trainspotters
Jillian Spring, Billinudgel
In the article – At a gathering of trainspotters, 21/4/21 by David Lisle, re Tweed Council Rail Trail, it is noted in...
