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Wallum ponds
There are currently two proposed developments in the Byron Shire that will endanger, if not locally exterminate, frog species.
Many...
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New insights into great white shark behaviour off California coast
Marine scientists using tracking devices have been able to shine a spotlight on the behaviour of great white sharks...
A quiet day in Bruns after arrests and lock-ons
Though no machinery arrived at Wallum this morning, contractors and police were on the development site at Brunswick Heads as well as dozens of Save Wallum protesters.
D-day for Bruns pod village pesticide treatment
After two delays, the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) will be treating Bruns emergency pods with a pesticide treatment, despite some strong opposition from flood-affected residents.
Anti-Israel bias
Many locals have approached me to say how shocked they are at the extreme anti-Israel bias that is expressed...
Funds sought to complete clubhouse
Byron Bay Football Club may finally get the funds to complete its new clubhouse, with Byron councillors to consider loaning the club $200,000 at this week’s meeting.
Man saved by Marine Rescue NSW after vessel capsized on Bruns Bar
A rapid response by Marine Rescue Brunswick volunteers has saved a man’s life after his 4.9 metre boat rolled on Brunswick Bar this morning.
Stories about "Byron Bay Surf Festival":
The Natural Future event for BBSF cancelled
The Natural Future event that was part of the Byron Bay Surf Festival (BBSF) scheduled for this Saturday with guests David Bronner, Dave Rastovich and Dan Fitzgerald has been cancelled.
Opening night: Byron Bay Surf Festival
It's the Byron Bay Surf Festival opening night tonight as they start off in style with the art show follow by sunset cinema and then live music.
Last chance for early bird tickets for the Byron Bay Surf Festival
The BBSF is now in its tenth year and once again are looking to bring you a great lineup of music, films and fun throughout the weekend of February 14 to 16.
A swell weekend in the Bay
Surfers in town for the annual Byron Bay Surf Festival got a bit more than they bargained for on the weekend as the swell caused by Cyclone Oma whipped up some big waves. SEE PHOTOS
Live Music in and around Byron Shire from week starting February 20, 2019
A round-up of the coming music events in the Byron Shire and beyond
Freestyling and Stoke lands at Wategos
The final day of the Byron Bay Surf Festival last weekend included the Freestyle and Stoke invitational and non-competitive surfing event.
Action started at 7am...
Stone & Wood’s exclusive Surf Festival beer
It is currently bubbling away in the tank, it tastes like beer, there’s not much of it and it’s going to be available soon:...
The man from UNCLE thanks surf festival
Chad Kolcze, coordinator, The Uncle Project.
I feel compelled to share my views on the creative art, amazing craftsmanship and positive vibes that was the...
Everybody’s gone surfin’, surfin’ Byron Bay.
Story Mandy Nolan, photos Jeff Dawson
Wategos turned it on on Sunday: a little swell with perfect off shore conditions. Longboards ruled.
Byron Bay's three-day, Surf...
The long story of staying trim
Bob McTavish knows the surfing history of the Bay. He should, because he’s a major part of it. McTavish’s own philosophy reflects the underlying ethos of this weekend’s Byron Bay Surf Festival, where it’s not about competition but about the culture of surfing.
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Man dies in hospital following an E-bike crash – Byron Bay
A man has died in hospital following an E bike crash in Byron Bay earlier this month.
Byron Echo
Byron’s Sydney-centric policies
Very interesting comments slipped out of the mouth of Premier Chris Minns during the recent Sydney/regional floods: ‘There shall be no more developments on...
Science Goes Viral
New insights into great white shark behaviour off California coast
Marine scientists using tracking devices have been able to shine a spotlight on the behaviour of great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) with the publication...
Byron Echo
Increased Byron Council fees on the cards as fossil fuel investments decrease
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Byron Council’s financial ship is beginning to list concerningly, taking from its reserves and other funds in order to bail out its bottom line.
