Voice of Byron

Rail Service Trackworks Complete, Solar Update Progressing

Post published:November 21, 2016

Interior of the fully restored 660 series two-carriage rail motor.

TRACK WORKS for the Byron Bay train service, which will run on the 3 km of track between the Byron Arts Estate/Sunrise Beach and Byron township, should be complete by early December.

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Cooper’s Shoot Family Battles Python to Save Family Dog

Post published:November 21, 2016

A three metre Diamond Python wrapped itself around Baily the labradoodle’s body with only its head visible. Photo: News Ltd.

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WHEN A three-metre diamond python decided to make a meal of their labradoodle puppy, the Korff family didn’t hesitate to take on the snake armed only with a broom, a beanbag and their bare hands.

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Byron Bay Home Prices Pushed up 30% by Cashed Up City Buyers

Post published:November 21, 2016

Byron Bay’s Clark’s Beach. Photo: ByronBayAccommodation.net.

Story by News Ltd.

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SEA-CHANGERS are driving a 30 per cent rise in Byron Bay’s home prices.

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Byron Shire Council Set to Buy Suffolk Park Community Land

Post published:November 20, 2016

BYRON SHIRE Council passed a resolution to negotiate purchasing the land at Thursday’s Nov 17 Council meeting. Negotiations may now begin between BSC Manager, Ken Gainger and the NSW Dept of Education.

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Bali Murder Trial: “Don’t Sacrifice” Byron Bay Mum Sara Connor

Post published:November 20, 2016

Sara listens to the translator during her trial. Photo: AAP

Story by News Ltd.

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LAWYERS DEFENDING Byron Bay mum Sara Connor against murder charges relating to the death of Balinese policeman Wayan Sudarsa have argued Sara should have at worst been charged with eliminating evidence or even that she should have been released with no charges.

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Blue Wren Golf Day to Help Prevent Domestic Violence

Post published:November 19, 2016

SUPPORT AT HAND: Marc Bright from All Abilities Golf with Jon Russell and Adrian Hanks from Blue Wren.

Story by The Byron Shire News.

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THE BLUE WREN Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting healthy family relationships and helping prevent family and domestic violence.

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