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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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Water and the dam
Dr Roslyn Irwin, Caniaba
An organisation called ‘Our Future NR’ is distributing and promoting information intended to put the Dunoon...
Tweed residents facing rate rise in 2021/2022 financial year
Tweed residents are invited to provide feedback on their council's budget, revenue policy and fees and charges, as Tweed Council prepares to finalise its delivery program and operational plan for the next financial year.
Re Netflix
David Gilet, Byron Bay
You would have to say that the Byron district has more than its fair share of wankers,...
Cocaine bust in Byron Shire, 7 men arrested
Police say two separate investigations into the ongoing supply of cocaine in the Byron Bay area have led to charges against seven men.
Interview with Mell and Zara from the Byron Comedy Fest
After a year under a COVID-19 hiatus, The Byron Comedy Fest is back! Next Thursday sees this fledgling event open the doors to its second weekend presenting all that is fabulous and funny. Set on the Byron beachfront at the Byron Surf Club and styled as a classy bespoke beachside speakeasy, this event is the creative lovechild of besties Zara Noruzi and Mell Coppin.
‘Endless land releases’ not the solution for Byron’s housing crisis, says Labor mayor hopeful
Northern Rivers-based trade unionist and MBA student Asren Pugh has announced his candidature for Byron Shire Mayor in September’s local government elections on behalf of Country Labor.
Stories about "Mountain Bike Australia":
Darcy and Haley win National MTB U/17s
Local riders Darcy Harris and Haley Oakes won the U/17 races at the National Marathon Championships ran at Bayview in Brisbane by Mountain Bike Australia over the weekend.
She Rides for sport, fun, fitness and transport
Cycling Australia is excited to announce the launch of a new national riding initiative for women called She Rides.
Byron Echo
Locals question placing homes in areas of inundation risk
Aslan Shand - 0
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...
