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More COVID cases Byron and Tweed Shires
ight new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Northern NSW Health District (NNSWHD) in the 24 hours to 8pm 7 December with Woody’s Surf Shack Night Club and Mullumbimby High School both known recent COVID venues.
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Remember Ocean Shores?
When Ocean Shores – now the largest town in the Byron Shire – was established, Council enforced strict directives....
Aussies got drunk more than any other country during the pandemic (are we surprised?)
The Global Drug Survey 2021 reveals that Australians got drunk the most during 2020 and that drug and alcohol habits changed during the pandemic.
Assistance in choosing the right team for mayor
Some advice from two wise elders: Many years ago my grandpa gave me some advice on punting, which seems...
Loft on Jonson Street
It’s been hotting up in town at the moment, in case you hadn’t been into Byron, it’s like people...
Firefighters receive lifetime membership
During the 2019–20 Black Summer fires, we were reminded what a vital and important role the volunteers of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) play both in fighting fires, and bringing the community together.
Byron Farmers Market: parking
Byron Farmers Market returned to Butler Street Reserve last Thursday for their first market on home turf in two-and-a-half...
Stories about "Business and Industrial Lands Strategy":
Saddle Road land snapped up for $10m
A picturesque property in Brunswick Heads that was once slated to become an eco-village may become a light industrial precinct after the owners sold it to a developer for $10 million.
Lifting the lid on plans to build a retirement village in Ewingsdale
The letter sent to the residents of Ewingsdale last year by holiday park owner Ingenia seemed fairly innocuous at first glance...
Editorial – Ewingsdale development creep rejected by residents
A petition of 294 signatures against rezoning Ewingsdale farmland to commercial use will be presented to councillors for their upcoming Thursday meeting.
‘Development on steroids’ passes Council
Ecologically sensitive and agricultural lands could soon be opened up for development in Byron Shire after a councillor majority voted to approve the contentious...
Local News
Serious crash – Alstonville
A man is in hospital following a single-vehicle crash in Alstonville on Tuesday afternoon.
Local News
Vote counting still underway for Tweed Shire Council elections
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Around half of the potential votes have been counted in the Tweed Shire Council which have seen a surge in support for Liberal councillor James Owen.
Local News
COVID case sends Mullum High teachers and students into isolation
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Mullumbimby High School has had a case of COVID-19 confirmed with all staff and students requested to self isolate.
Byron Echo
Independents clear election winners in Byron Shire
Independent candidate Michael Lyon looks to have secured enough votes to be elected Mayor, with 3,372 votes, or 23.11 per cent of the total...
