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Byron Business Events Bureau Launch

Post published:February 28, 2017

NEW SOUTH WALES’ Byron Bay region launched its dedicated business events bureau this week at the Asia-Pacific Incentive & Meetings Expo 2017.

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NSW Govt Funds Light Rail Study: Qld to Byron Bay

Post published:February 28, 2017

Could Gold Coast trams be running to Byron Bay sometime in the future? Photo: YouTube.

Story by Echonetdaily

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THE NSW GOVERNMENT is funding a multi-million study looking at extending the Gold Coast light rail network south into the Tweed, and possibly as far as Byron Bay.

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FROM FACEBOOK: Rubbishing of Byron Bay Continues

Post published:February 27, 2017

Voice of Byron regular, Kerry McDonald Baunach, shared these shots showing the mess that was the aftermath of the recent Byron Bay Surf Festival.

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$2 million Byron Bay Windfall as Nudists Flee Noosa

Post published:February 27, 2017

Queensland has lost the $2 million a year Nude Olympics in part because of a crackdown on nude bathers. Photo: Reuters.

Story by Brisbane Times.

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BYRON BAY has gained a $2 million-a-year tourism event after Queensland’s Noosa region lost the National Nude Olympics because of Queensland’s draconian anti-nude laws.

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David Wolfe: Flat Earther Brings Anti-Vax Message to Byron Bay

Post published:February 27, 2017

Controversial American health spokesman David “Avocado” Wolfe.

Story by Jane Hansen, News Ltd.

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RENOWNED INTERNATIONAL ‘wellness’ guru and anti-vaccination proponent David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe has raised the hackles of health experts and parents in the Byron Shire regarding his upcoming visit on March 16 in Byron Bay.

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FROM FACEBOOK: Dirty, Dirty Byron Bay a Disgrace

Post published:February 26, 2017

Although in a different part of town, Paul Waters says this photo describes much the same thing. “This shot is at morning in Apex Park on the beach front. The street dwellers are getting more brazen. The footpath between the CBA and Rails is almost a no-go area also, with all sorts of weirdos accosting pedestrians,” says Paul.

LONG TIME Byron Bay local, and Voice of Byron regular, Muzz Sinclair, has hit his Facebook page with some incisive observations about the dirty state of Jonson Street, Byron Bay.

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FROM FACEBOOK: Lateen Lane Beauty Project a Tender Subject

Post published:February 26, 2017

Voice of Byron regular, Ric Wilson, has some questions about The Elysium Project, a beautification exercise for Lateen Lane, Byron Bay.

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FROM VoB KWIMABB: Byron Bay Historic Trawler Spotted in Yamba

Post published:February 26, 2017

Voice of Byron and KWIMABB regular, Kathleen Compton‎, spotted Donny Steward’s historic Bay trawler the Valdon in Yamba recently.

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FROM VoB KWIMABB: 125 Years of Byron Bay Public School

Post published:February 26, 2017

Click on the photo to visit the Byron Bay Public School 125th Anniversary Facebook Page

Voice of Byron and KWIMABB regular, Holly Stanton-Gillan, shares with us these two very important links relating to the 125th Anniversary Reunion of Byron Bay Public School.

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FROM VoB KWIMABB: Transvision Vamp at the Byron Bay Services Club

Post published:February 26, 2017

Voice of Byron and KWIMABB regular, Brad Fahy, shared this video clip by Transvision Vamp, and recalls their show at the Byron Bay Services Club, back in the day.

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