Death and Near-Drowning Mar Start Surf of Lifesaving Season in Byron Shire
THE DEATH of a man at the Pass, Byron Bay and the near-drowning of a child in Brunswick Heads have marked the start of Byron Shire’s surf lifesaving season.
Council Looks to Introduce Paid Parking in Brunswick Heads
BYRON SHIRE Council is looking at paid parking for Brunswick Heads and ways to improve the turnover and efficiency of parking spaces in Mullumbimby.
New Look Brunswick Heads Terrace Fresh, Vibrant
SHOPS ARE busy and traffic is flowing on The Terrace at Brunswick Heads after major roadworks finished this week.
Byron Bay Gets Smart Drumlines to Deter Sharks
Photo: Department of Primary Industries.
Story by ABC News.
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SHARK DETERRENT technology will be expanded along the NSW coastline after the success of a trial on the state’s north coast.
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Voice of Byron: FOR BYRON… BY BYRON…
VOICE OF BYRON figures for June 2017 show the website and its companion Facebook resources continue to provide a genuine voice for the people of Byron Shire to express their views about Byron Shire in general, and Byron Bay in particular.
Splendour Raises $70,000 for Cyclone Debbie Victims
BYRON FESTIVAL Splendour in the Grass may not be popular with some people, but there’s no doubt they put their money where their mouth is when it comes to helping locals.
FROM FACEBOOK: Public Meeting Saturday Against North Byron Parklands
Voice of Byron regular, Robyn Sheffield, announces a South Golden Beach community meeting to be held this coming Saturday 4 Feb.
FROM FACEBOOK: Ocean Shores/Brunswick Seniors Fall Prevention Program
Voice of Byron regular, Kim Barbagallo, alerts us to a very important issue, our seniors’ danger of falling – and a free Falls Prevention Program full of important information.
FROM VoB FACEBOOK: Call to End Fireworks at Bruns
Voice of Byron regular, Sarah Buchanan, disagrees with the fireworks scheduled for the opening of the legendary Brunswick Heads Woodchop Festival tomorrow Sat 14 at 9 pm.
FROM VoB FACEBOOK: Local Blinds & Awnings Firm Disappoints VoB Member
Voice of Byron regular, Pam Mackellar, has experienced less than stellar service from a local blinds and awnings firm. NOTE: for legal reasons we have declined to name the firm.