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BYRON BAY and Bali. They are both beautiful places with beaches. From Kerobokan jail the beach is a mere 3 kilometre away. But Sara Connor will not be able to see it.
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THE CASINO to Murwillumbah rail corridor would be “sold off” unless the region commits to a rail trail on the 132 km stretch, chair of Regional Development Australia Northern Rivers and former Ballina MP Don Page has warned.
COMMUNITY MARKETS are a vital, exciting and fascinating part of Byron Shire's local culture. This weekend we have three beauties! Saturday: Bangalow Farmers Market The Bangalow Farmers Market is held…
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FOUR SENIOR members of the Bangalow Chamber of Commerce have resigned suddenly, including president Carolyn Adams and vice president Jeff Lovett, over an ongoing rift in the Chamber that has resulted in alleged threats and bullying.
THE FORMER Dunoon post office in James Street, Dunoon, in the Byron Bay hinterland is up for sale, for a song – just $375,000.
AT AROUND 3am today, Saturday 27 August, a vehicle ran off Bangalow Main Street onto the footpath, damaging shops and wiping out three poles.
O’MEARA’S BRIDGE on Binna Burra Road is intended to be reopened to vehicles in late September, 2016.
LIKE all Aussies, locals on the Northern Rivers are partial to dropping a few nicknames.From Lis-moron to Bangaloid; from The Bay to The Bruns, they prove we're a funny bunch.A…
THE BANGALOW Weir is looking for more rocks for its upcoming restoration works.
If you have unwanted rocks stockpiled on your property that you would like to donate to the project, give Byron Shire Council a phone call on 6626 7158.
Byron Shire Council engineer James Flockton said the rocks need to be 250mm to 800mm in size and located at properties within 25 kilometres from Bangalow.
“Many local properties clear rocks during building site works or leveling paddocks for slashing.
“If you have some rocks that you don’t need, let me know about them and we will come out and check to see if they are suitable.
BANGALOW is feeling the winds of change with several new project proposals for the town.
President of the Bangalow Progress Association Tony Hart said the proposed developments could see the town, “as we know and love it” change forever.
The RMS is beginning a Lismore to Bangalow corridor strategy and there are major changes planned at 32-34 Byron Street including excavation for a new car park and the addition of three motel style rooms for short stay accommodation.