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What’s on the Byron Council agenda for May 16?
Items before Council’s meeting on May 16 include a push by two Greens councillors to make Byron Shire beaches accessible to people with disabilities.
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Art of Change raises $40,000
The 'Art of Change' auction, held on Saturday night at the Byron School of Art in support of Mandy Nolan's campaign for the seat of Richmond, was a resounding success. The event attracted 150 people and raised an impressive $40,000 through the sale of donated artworks.
Back, bigger and better than ever
Stone & Wood’s annual Festival of the Stone is back, bigger and better than ever on Saturday, 1 June. This year is shaping up to be a huge celebration of community, music and delicious food – all for a good cause.
Top-down planning failing, says Greens MP
Data released by the NSW government on its key housing policy, the Transport Oriented Development and State Environment Planning Policy, has come under intense criticism from planning experts.
Baby, it’s chilly outside
Three Lords and the Byron Theatre are presenting a special performance of the 1983 classic film The Big Chill on Saturday, May 26. The show includes a concert performance of the soundtrack by The Byron Theatre Orchestra, along with food trucks, cocktails and perhaps the odd bit of audience participation.
Dog attack kills another wallaby at Cosy Corner, Tallow Beach
Wednesday saw another wallaby put down after a suspected dog attack on the beach at Byron Bay, the second in a short period of time.
Lane closure at Canal Bridge and Allens Parade; roundabout construction to start
Tomorrow night will see one lane closed on Tamarind Drive in Ballina while Lennox Head will see the beginning of roundabout construction at Ballina Street and Allens Parade, Lennox Head start on Monday, May 13.
Stories about "dogs on leads":
Help protect shorebirds and their chicks
To help protect local shorebirds and their precious chicks, Byron Shire Council is calling on all dog owners to keep their dogs strictly within the designated dog off-lead areas on Byron Shire beaches at all times of the day and night, or face hefty fines.
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Art of Change raises $40,000
The 'Art of Change' auction, held on Saturday night at the Byron School of Art in support of Mandy Nolan's campaign for the seat of Richmond, was a resounding success. The event attracted 150 people and raised an impressive $40,000 through the sale of donated artworks.
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North coast fire fighter honoured
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It was a hot, smoky morning when Senior Deputy RFS Captain John Holmes and his comrades arrived at the Bean Creek fire, near Bonalbo.
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Clive Hamilton to speak in Lismore June 13
Celebrated author and professor, Clive Hamilton, will discuss the notion of how to prepare and manage the challenges of a warming climate in Australia.Â
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Let’s dive deep into potholes!
Main Arm residents were disappointed to hear from Byron Council’s senior staff at a public meeting last Thursday night that their dangerous and rapidly deteriorating roads might not get repaired until the end of 2025 at the earliest.Â
