Byron Shire

TODAY Last Chance to Vote on Community Projects Funding

Post published:October 16, 2017

Clarkes Beach Caravan Park. Photo: Trip Advisor.

TODAY OCTOBER 16 is the last chance for residents of the Byron Shire to vote for one of four projects they would like to see funded by the NSW Government through its new $100 million Stronger Country Communities program.

The Stronger Country Communities Fund, which was announced this year, is open to all Councils in regional NSW with the specific aim of investing in projects that will improve the lives of residents and enhance the areas as vibrant places to live and work.

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Queensland Couple Fined After Woman Attacked on New Brighton Beach

Post published:October 12, 2017

THE VICTIM of a dog attack at New Brighton Beach on the 29 September 2017 has contacted the Byron Shire Council to say she is extremely happy a couple from Queensland has been fined over the incident.

The 29-year-old woman was running along the beach when she was attacked by a German Shepherd said Byron Shire Council’s Legal Services Coordinator, Ralph James.

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Main Arm Land Owner Fined $15,000 for Cutting Down Koala Feed Trees

Post published:October 11, 2017

A MAIN ARM land owner has been issued penalty notices (on-the-spot fines) totalling $15,000 for illegally removing trees from a property near Mullumbimby.

The five mature Tallowood trees were koala feed trees.

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New Byron Shire Tip Shop is Bargain Mecca

Post published:October 11, 2017

AS FROM last Monday October 9 the Tip Shop at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre is open for business.

Byron Resource Recovery Second Hand Shop sells quality used, recycled and second hand products which have been salvaged before going to landfill.

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EASY AS: Soft Plastic Recycling in Byron Shire

Post published:October 10, 2017

WE ALL KNOW that avoiding single-use plastics is the best option, so the next best thing we can do is recycle them! It will significantly reduce the amount your household sends to landfill.

All you need to do is…

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Pay or Go Away: No Free Camping in Byron Shire

Post published:October 9, 2017

Byron Shire Council continues to grapple with illegal camping. Each night it is estimated there are approximately 120 – 160 campervans in car parks around the Shire, particularly near the beach, as well as in residential streets

Byron Shire Council’s Director Sustainable Environment and Economy, Shannon Burt, said illegal camping is an issue all-year round but it gets worse during the school holidays and summer months.

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FROM FACEBOOK: Council Votes Against WW1 War Memorial

Post published:October 6, 2017

VOICE of BYRON regular, Patricia Warren, draws attention to Byron Shire Council’s insensitive vote against recognising The WW1 Memorial Park in the Terrace, Brunswick Heads as a war memorial.

Patricia says, “The letter below was published in this week’s Echo.

“I do hope it generates discussion and certainly brings the Greens and the local RSL branch into account.

“Readers are advised that the Green Councillors refused to seek legal advice.

“I am aware that Cr Ndiaye took advice from local RSL branches.”

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You’ll Crack Up With Greg Burns at the Servo

Post published:October 4, 2017

BYRON BAY Services Club is to host Greg Burns, direct from ‘Just for Laughs’ at the Sydney Opera House, on Saturday October 21.

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Byron Shire Dog Owners Warned by Council

Post published:October 3, 2017

BYRON SHIRE Council has issued a warning to dog owners within the Shire.

Council’s Facebook page carries the warning: “An important community reminder to dog owners.

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‘Crazed’ Dog Attacks Tourist on Byron Shire Beach

Post published:October 3, 2017

Maya Kidan was bedridden after she was attacked by a ‘crazed’ dog at a popular Byron Shire beach. Photo: Facebook

POLICE ARE searching for the owners of a ‘crazed’ German shepherd that attacked a US tourist jogging at a popular Byron Shire beach.

Maya Kidan said the dog, which is believed to belong to a couple in their 60s, latched onto her right buttock shortly after 2.30 pm Friday at New Brighton Beach, just north of Brunswick Heads.

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