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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
Other News
War The Bloody Hell Are You?
When faced with potential conflict, why are we abandoning the strategy that’s worked in the past for one that will definitely fail?
Plans to increase building heights in Byron CBD may be shelved
Byron Council’s controversial plan to increase building height limits on a block in the centre of Byron Bay looks set to be abandoned at this week’s planning meeting.
Co-op meeting
Annette Snow, Myocum
As a Mullumbimby Rural Co-op shareholder of 42 years and a past employee of over 13 years,...
Humans suck
Hannah Grace, Ocean Shores
I heard on the local news late this afternoon (April 20) that a 370kg tuna ...
Man dead after boat capsizes near Yamba
Police say a man has died and a second has been taken to hospital after a boat capsized south of Yamba this morning.
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.
Stories about "Paul McMahon":
The Tav gets a laugh
This Thursday the Ocean Shores Tavern kicks off its first monthly Open Mic comedy night, Sh*ts and Giggles.
Just marking time for Christmas
What better way to kick off the December lead into Xmas than with a laugh! Three very funny people are making their way to...
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...
