Bush Burn Offs in Byron Bay Help Restore Heath
FIRE AND Rescue NSW, in partnership with the Rural Fire Service and the National Parks and Wildlife Service undertook prescribed burns on Paterson Hill at Byron Bay, 1.5 km from the town centre, yesterday Tuesday 17 April 2018.
The burn was undertaken to reduce the fuel load and provide for asset protection from potential wildfire that could occur in the ensuing fire season.
Premo Steaks Feature Deliciously on Byron Bay Services Club New Menu
THE NEW menu at Byron Bay Services Club features a set of top quality premium steak dishes at prices to suit the family budget.
The photo above shows the 200 gram South-East Queensland Fillet, served with herbed roast kipflers, onion soubise, compound butter and jus.
Byron Council Overfull Bin Campaign to Patrol Rubbish Bin Content to Help
BYRON SHIRE residents have a great track record when it comes to recycling but in recent months the drivers of our bin collection trucks have noticed people are getting slack.
Lucy Wilson, Council’s Resource Recovery Education Officer, said landfill bins are often overflowing or contain material that can be recycled or put in the green organic bin.
Feramones Back at Byron Bay Services Club Saturday April 7
THE FERAMONES are back at the Byron Bay Services Club tomorrow night Saturday 7th April for a free show kicking off at 7 pm.
Tender Awarded to Build Bayshore Drive Roundabout
BYRON SHIRE Council has appointed SEE Civil Pty Ltd to construct a new roundabout at the intersection of Bayshore Drive and Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, with works set to commence late April.
The roundabout project is a major piece of infrastructure which has been jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund ($2.6 million) and the Byron Shire Council ($3.1 million), costing $5.7 million.
Sandhills Childcare Centre, Bangalow’s Heritage House Win $575,000 in Grants
Mayor Simon Richardson and Nationals MLC Ben Franklin announced the grants over a cuppa at Heritage House, Bangalow
BYRON SHIRE Mayor Simon Richardson and Nationals MLC Ben Franklin recently announced $320,000 for an extension and refurbishment works at Heritage House in Bangalow, and $255,000 for improved facilities at Sandhills Childcare Centre in Byron Bay.
“Two weeks ago we were announcing over $420,000 for Waterlily Park in Ocean Shores, and now Council is thrilled to learn of the success of two further grant applications through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund,” Mayor Simon Richardson said.
Byron Shire Allocated $1.7 million in Community Infrastructure Grants
DESCRIBED AS an opportunity that is almost too good to be true, the NSW Government has allocated $1.7 million to the Byron Shire to fund community infrastructure projects that will improve the quality of life for residents.
Jodi Frawley, Byron Shire Council’s Grants Coordinator, said the money was available from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund and is exciting news for groups who are prepared to make an application.
Byron Shire Council Calls for Community Input to Manage Local Waterhole and Lookout
View from Scarabelotti’s Lookout. Photo: McGrath Estate Agents
BYRON SHIRE Council is hoping to work with local residents and interested community members to develop a plan to manage the large increase in visitor numbers to the waterhole at Keyes Bridge Reserve near Federal and Scarabelotti’s Lookout on Coolamon Scenic Drive.
Mark Arnold, Acting General Manager, said the decision was made at the March Council meeting after a Notice of Motion from Cr Basil Cameron.
FROM FACEBOOK: Free Emergency Relief Training Sign-up
VOICE of BYRON regular, Leonie Dickinson shared Matrix on Board Training‘s post.
Leonie says, “This training is available Australia-wide, as well as Coffs Harbour and Lismore. Funded by DSS. Register now!
WaterPlaces Film Night Fundraiser in Byron Bay This Friday March 30
BYRON COMMUNITY based not-for-profit WaterPlaces will host a film night and fundraiser at Marvell Hall (formerly the Senior Citizens Centre), at 37 Marvell Street, Byron Bay.
Featured films will be For Love Of Water: FLOW, an award winning documentary by Irena Salina about the industry and consumption of humankind’s most precious resource – water – and also Carriberrie a new Aboriginal Australia dance film narrated by David Gulpilil, and featuring the Dubay Arakwal dancers with Bangarra and 7 other groups.
