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Tweed Council says ‘No’ to State government taking their developer income
Tweed Shire Councillors have rejected a proposal by the NSW government, that would reduce the ability of local councils to collect infrastructure contributions from developers.
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Richmond Valley Council looks at thermal waste to energy
At last night’s Richmond Valley Council meeting, councillors looked at a recommendation that Council receives and notes the information on the next steps to seek Alternate Waste Treatment solutions for landfill and recyclable waste streams.
ScoMo does it again
ScoMo recently travelled from the ACT to Sydney, not something to be recommended at the moment.
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Bioenergy facility
Council continued to downplay the noise from trucks associated with the proposed bioenergy plant in last week’s Echo.
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10pm Monday – update of COVID venues of concern
The Northern NSW Local Health District has been notified of a number of venues of concern associated with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region.
NSW ‘Crisis Cabinet’ failed in crisis
As the Northern Rivers goes back into lockdown once again as a result of people coming to the area from Sydney it has been revealed that the ‘Crisis Cabinet’ failed to meet during key crisis points.
Controversial Iron Gates development open for comment on 24 September
The community has 30 days to comment on the latest amended DA for the controversial Iron Gates development at Evans Head before it goes before the Northern Rivers Planning Panel once again.
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South Golden Beach party draws seven PINS from Tweed/Byron Police
Police say they raided a party at South Golden Beach on Wednesday evening and issued PINs to seven people.
Bumper crop of stingrays, bluebottles float into town
Stan Ceglinski describes himself as having a ‘high pain threshold’, but he wasn’t prepared for a stingray encounter during his regular swim at South Golden Beach two weeks ago.
The fastest runner in Clifford Street
This year the motley crew from South Golden Beach dodged a big bullet weather wise and covid regulation sanction wise to run the annual Fastest Runner in Clifford Street event.
Are you affected by flooding in the north of Byron Shire?
In 2017 the region was devastated by the impact of Ex-Cyclone Debbie with homes, livelihoods and lives being lost. The draft North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan is on exhibition and your feedback is vital.
Comment on flooding impacts in the north of Byron Shire
The impact of flooding on residents and businesses in Byron Shire is significant. The future development of business areas and residential housing will have a lasting impact on how flooding affects everyone, and this is your chance to comment.
Landlord faces animal cruelty charge, AVOs
The case of a local man accused of shooting a pet dog in South Golden Beach with arrows has been held over until February 10.
Coastal management vital – help Byron Shire Council plan
The impact of cyclones and costal erosion is an ongoing issue for all coastal communities and is of particular importance with the future impacts of climate change that are underway. Byron Shire Council is seeking feedback on stage 1 if it's coastal strategy.
Fire destroys house in SGB
A fire destroyed a home at 10 Elizabeth Avenue South Golden Beach in the early hours of this morning.
South Golden Beach community spirit alive and well
South Golden Beach Community Association would like to thank and acknowledge everyone involved in organising the vibrant SGB Community Open Day which celebrated the opening of our new skate park and playground.
SGB residents at odds with Byron council over flood management
Residents from South Golden Beach have claimed that Byron Shire Council dropped the ball over alleviating flooding impacts which recently damaged homes and property in the area.
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Cadwallader determined to win support for new water science team as part of Dunoon Dam campaign
Cr Cadwallader has taken advantage of a local government rule allowing councillors to reintroduce a failed motion without having to wait three months if they have the signed support of at least two other councillors.
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More Byron COVID contact locations
The number of Byron 'venues of concern' associated with a confirmed case of COVID-19 from a worker on I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! has increased.
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Ring of steel called for as Byron and Tweed locked down – again
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Councillors and members of parliament from across the region are calling for greater restrictions on who can come to the Northern Rivers and other vulnerable regional areas from COVID hotspots in NSW.
Byron Echo
A matter of choice
I have chosen to receive a vaccination.
Others have chosen not to.
Unless we are living in some totalitarian state, that should be the end of...
