Byron Bay

FROM VoB KWIMABB: Surfing & Camping at Byron Bay’s Pass in the 1960s

Post published:April 17, 2017

Our tent at The Pass. Cliffy Chapman would wake us up early to trade junk he’d picked up for cigarettes.

Voice of Byron and KWIMABB regular, John (San Juan Surfboards) Wright, found these really great shots of the Bay in the 1960s.

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Much Anticipated Voice of Byron “Back to Byron” REUNION Mark III – April 29, 2017

Post published:April 15, 2017

APRA Invites Aboriginal Songwriters and Musicians to Byron Bay Workshop

Post published:April 14, 2017

APRA Music Award winner Robbie Miller. Photo: Scenewave.

THE STARTING GROUND workshop is heading back to Byron Bay and APRA AMCOS is inviting Aboriginal songwriters and musicians to attend.

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12 Cars Crash in 2 Hours in Byron Bay

Post published:April 14, 2017

Police will be out in force on the Northern Rivers for the next three weeks as part of Operation Saturation. Photo: NSW Police Force

Story by The Northern Star.

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POLICE ARE urging motorists to drive carefully on Byron Bay roads over Easter after at least five minor crashes in the space of two hours causing major traffic delays.

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Paramedics Needed at Byron Bay for Action Star Pals Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon

Post published:April 14, 2017

Matt Damon was enjoying a family outing at Byron Bay when daughter Stella, 6, was stung by a local jellyfish. Photo: ©MEDIA-MODE.COM

Story by News Ltd.

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HOLLYWOOD HUNKS Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth have battled alien armies and Chinese monsters, but in Byron Bay the action stars came undone by a jellyfish.

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Feds Dragging the Chain on Byron Shire Flood Relief Funding

Post published:April 7, 2017

Random Byron Bay flood pick to go with the story. Photo: Byron Shire Council.

Story by The Northern Star.

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BYRON Shire Council has been left reeling after residents in its flood-devastated townships missed out on emergency payments from the Federal Government.

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FROM FACEBOOK: Beautiful Shot of Byron Bay

Post published:April 6, 2017

Voice of Byron regular, Glen Edwards, shared with us this glorious shot of the place we all love.

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FROM VoB KWIMABB: Call for Byron Bay ANZAC Tradition Renewal

Post published:April 6, 2017

Voice of Byron and KWIMABB regular, Syl Reid, has called for a renewal of the Bay’s traditional ANZAC Day book laying tradition.

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Charges After Homeless Byron Bay Man Allegedly Assaulted

Post published:April 5, 2017

A MAN will appear in court today after allegedly assaulting a homeless man in Byron Bay on Sunday April 2.

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FROM FACEBOOK: Byron Council Plans Legal Action Against Illegal Holiday Letting

Post published:March 28, 2017

Voice of Byron regular, Michael Thomson, questions Byron Shire Council’s decision to launch legal action against illegal holiday letting on a “case by case” basis.

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