ECHONET Daily’s Paul Bibby brings us landmark news from Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel. The pub is set to become the first licensed venue in the Shire to get rid of its pokies in a bid to reduce problem gambling.
In a move that anti-gambling advocates hope will inspire other local venues, the incoming owners of the hotel have pledged to start shutting down its 15 machines from the moment they officially take over on February 26.
BYRON SHIRE Council is inviting NSW Department of Planning staff to brief staff and Councillors about the development application (DA) for the permanent use of the North Byron Parklands Cultural Events site for events catering for up to 50,000 patrons.
The DA, which is classed as State Significant Development by the NSW Government, is currently on exhibition for public comment.
BYRON BAY woman Alyse Cameron is still missing, even though her phone was used to text a family member.
Latest news at 10.30 am Wednesday Jan 31 was that a family member was contacted Tuesday evening from Alyse’s mobile phone.
BYRON SHIRE Council’s Director Sustainable Environment & Economy, Shannon Burt, said parking officers will be at local schools next term, issuing warnings and fines.
Parents dropping off and picking up children at school are reminded to use the designated school parking areas to maximise safety for the entire school community.
A NAKED man has smashed a police car windscreen with his head, in one of several recent violent arrests, linked to illicit drug use.
Police say drugs like crystal methamphetamine are to blame and have warned residents against their harmful effects.
POLICE ARE cracking down with a ‘zero tolerance’ approach towards people caught naked outside nudist beaches in Byron Bay in northern NSW.
Two naked men caught having sex on the sand 400 metres from a nudist beach in Byron Bay have been fined $500 for offensive behaviour.
BYRON SHIRE Council recently introduced a new Road Patrol Service to allow for a faster response to fixing potholes and other problems on local roads.
The new patrol truck will be fitted out with a range of equipment to do minor repairs and make the road safe until it can be properly fixed.
MULLUMBIMBY’S FEDERATION Bridge will be closed to traffic for three hours on Valentine’s Day, 14 February so the flood gauge can be repaired.
The flood gauge is important because it gives people a clear indication of the level of flood water and this allows people to make important decisions about the potential impact on their properties or access to their homes.
BYRON BAY Services Club is geared up for a full day of activities and entertainment tomorrow, Australia Day, January 26.
Everything Club patrons have become used to will be on – Friday Raffles, Members Badge Draw and a Australia Day themed night at Squiddleys for the little ones.
BYRON SHIRE Council enters 2018 as one of the State’s leaders in effluent management. While it’s not normally something that gets talked about in the Byron Shire, what’s happening is pretty impressive.
Recycled water is now being pumped into a lot of places in Byron Bay including public toilets as part of the Byron Bay Urban Recycled Water Scheme (BBURWS).