Voice of Byron

Byron Council to Reinforce Two Main Arm Causeways

Post published:October 4, 2017

One of the Main Arm Road causeways to be upgraded by Byron Shire Council.

BYRON SHIRE Council has received a detailed report from specialist engineers about structural solutions for two causeways on Main Arm Road and work is underway to source the equipment for repairs that will improve access for local residents.

Tony Nash, Byron Shire Council’s Manager Works, said the report from the engineers was received on the 29 September, detailing several options which all involve the installation of extra reinforcing and concrete.

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UPDATE: Missing Brunswick Heads Girl Found

Post published:October 3, 2017

Selena Collinson, found after missing from her Brunswick Heads home since Saturday night. Photo: Facebook

UPDATE: Voice of Byron member Debby Milgate shared, “Selena Collinson has been found safe and well. Great news to share x”
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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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Byron Shir Council Announces Official ‘Mono’ Day

Post published:October 3, 2017

IN A GESTURE which truly pays tribute to the stature of his achievements, Byron Shire Council has designated October 2 as Mark “Mono” Stewart Day.

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Council Beats Sign Thieves at Parkway Drive

Post published:October 2, 2017

Council beats Parkway Drive sign tea leaves. Photo: Paul Waters.

BYRON SHIRE Council has solved a sign stealing problem similar to that of Fucking, a village in Austria.

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Police Call for Help to Find Missing Brunswick Heads Woman

Post published:October 2, 2017

POICE ARE appealing for public assistance to help locate a woman missing from the Far North Coast.

Selena Collinson, aged 20, was last seen leaving a home on Orana Road, Ocean Shores, about 12.30 pm on Saturday 30 September.

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FROM FACEBOOK: Call for Help to Find Missing Brunswick Heads Girl

Post published:October 2, 2017

Selena Collinson, missing from her Brunswick Heads home since Saturday night. Photo: Facebook

BRUNSWICK HEADS’ Tay Lucas has called for help across Facebook to find her best friend Selena Collinson who has been missing since Saturday, Sept 30.

Selena didn’t return home Saturday night, but her car has been found parked and locked in New Brighton behind the New Brighton Shop.

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Squiddleys Lounge at Byron Services Club Perfect FREE Solution for Kids’ Parties

Post published:September 30, 2017

SQUIDDLEYS KIDS LOUNGE is fully supervised, FREE and open daily between 5.30 to 9pm, also Sundays 12 to 3pm, for children aged 3-14 years.

We pride ourselves in offering attentive, caring, qualified staff, in a fun-filled safe environment for your children to enjoy.

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Byron Bay Markets: Get With It. Change is Inevitable.

Post published:September 30, 2017

This Byron News photo shows youngest Australian Chamber of Commerce president (at the time) John Wright and his sister Julie, working the donuts stall at the Byron Bay Markets in Apex Park, Byron Bay, in the early 1970s.

YESTERDAY’S VOICE of Byron article highlighted the resistance to change by those against relocating the Byron Bay Community Markets.

But they ignore the fact that the markets are currently in the Butler Street Reserve as the result of change.

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