Voice of Byron

How Byron Bay’s Spell Changed Mrs Hemsworth’s Style

Post published:November 18, 2016

Chris Hemsworth's wife, Elsa Pataky, photographed by James Ambrose. — Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, photographed by James Ambrose.

SPANISH ACTRESS Elsa Pataky recently hosted the launch of Spell’s new swimwear collection in Byron Bay.

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Byron Bay-Based TripADeal Tops List of Australia’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies

Post published:November 18, 2016

TripADeal co-founders Richard Johnston (left) and Norm Black at Byron Bay. Photo: Mark Lane.

TripADeal, founded by Byron Bay shopkeepers Norm Black and Richard Johnston in 2011, has clocked average revenue growth of 401.7 per cent for the last three financial years to top The Australian Financial Review’s Fast 100 list, all while allowing staff to wear thongs to work.

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Teens Formally Celebrate Their Sexuality in Byron Bay

Post published:November 18, 2016

The Fancy Formal committee, volunteers and members of the Byron Youth Services team. Photo: Supplied.

GAY, LESBIAN and gender diverse teenagers converged on Byron Bay last weekend (12 Nov, 2016) to attend the inaugural LGBT-Plus Fancy Formal.

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Byron Bay Invited to Take Plastic-Free Ocean Pledge

Post published:November 17, 2016

Positive Change for Marine Life survey team, from left: Marcus Thornton, Shanice Stevens and Maddy Braddon. Photo supplied.

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LOCAL BYRON organisation Positive Change For Marine Life (PCFML) are inviting the Byron Bay community to join a global movement to go plastic-bag-free, starting November 16, 2016.

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FROM VoB FACEBOOK: Uni Finds Fireworks More Dangerous Than Sharks

Post published:November 17, 2016

Voice of Byron regular, Nick Roy, shared this little gem from Bond University showing fireworks are more dangerous than sharks.

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FROM VoB FACEBOOK: Warning – Bush Fires Are Coming

Post published:November 17, 2016

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Voice of Byron regular, Gregg Miller, posted a serious warning about the approaching hot summer weather and being prepared for bush fires in rural areas.

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FROM VoB FACEBOOK: Reclaiming Our Homes – Affordable Housing in Byron Bay

Post published:November 17, 2016

Voice of Byron regular, Jason Lee Lasky, posted this link to a Facebook page dedicated to a subject very close to so many Byron Bay hearts – Affordable Housing.

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Message to Baird: Locals Out in Force For Suffolk Park Rally

Post published:November 17, 2016

Protest signs brandished at the rally leave no doubt about the crowd's feelings. — Protest signs brandished at the rally leave no doubt about the crowd’s feelings.

AN ESTIMATED 1000 people attended yesterday’s (Wed 16 Nov 2016) Suffolk Park Community Rally.
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FROM VoB FACEBOOK: Suffolk Park Rally Tells Baird “Leave Our Land Alone”

Post published:November 17, 2016

Mayor Simon Richardson addresses the rally crowd estimated at 1000. Photo: David Michie.

Voice of Byron regulars, Geoff Bensley, David Michie and Corey Forsyth all got great shots at the Save Our Park rally at Suffolk Park yesterday.

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FROM VoB FACEBOOK: Byron-Style Herbal Sewage Remedy Odour Control FAIL

Post published:November 16, 2016

FAIL: Odour control at the Rec Ground Sewage Pumping Station. Photo: Debby Milgate.

Voice of Byron regular, Debby Milgate, shot us a couple of photos featuring someone’s Byron-style herbal/organic (gluten-free?) attempt to prevent the dreadful stench coming from the Rec Grounds sewage pumping station.

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