Tag: brunswick heads
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BRUNSWICK HEADS BRIDGE REOPENS TO TWO-WAY TRAFFIC
Some good news for Brunswick Heads residents, with the South Arm Bridge reopening to two-way traffic. Diversions had been in place since February while the bridge was restored. Council says the renovation was a challenging project – workers battling weather and tides. (NO AUDIO)
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RELIEF AS DECISION TO IMPLEMENT PAID PARKING IN BRUNSWICK HEADS GETS DEFERRED
Good news for Brunswick Heads residents – the decision to implement paid parking in the area has been deferred. Byron Shire Council met today to again hear the arguments from the No Paid Parking group about why the area shouldn’t be metered, and they put forward a convincing argument. “This is just not the right…
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TRUCK AND CAR COLLIDE ON PACIFIC MOTORWAY AT BRUNSWICK HEADS
Emergency services were called to the Pacific Motorway just before 10 o’clock this morning after a truck and car collided. Northbound lanes were closed for more than an hour while the vehicles were salvaged. Fortunately, no one was injured. (NO VIDEO)
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FISHERMAN HAILED LUCKY AFTER CAR ROLLS INTO BRUNSWICK RIVER
A fishing trip didn’t end so well at Brunswick Heads last night. A man’s car rolling into the river at around 8pm after he neglected to engage the hand-brake. A HAZMAT crew was on scene this morning, monitoring the water for fuel leaks. Fortunately, no one was inside the car at the time of the…
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BRUNSWICK HEADS PARKING BATTLE TO BE REIGNITED
The battle to put a stop to Brunswick Heads’ paid parking continues with Mayor Simon Richardson set to reignite the debate in council. Local businesses are upset, but say they won’t give up. “We’re so disappointed to hear of the motion, but we won’t stop fighting until we get what’s right for our village.” Last…
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BRUNSWICK HEAD BUSINESSES FIGHT FOR NO PAID PARKING
There’s been a small reprieve for business owners at Brunswick Heads. Council has delayed a decision on whether it will introduce paid parking, which they say will cripple a village that’s already struggling.
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PAIR HELD AT GUNPOINT DURING BRUNSWICK HEADS BREAK-IN
Police are appealing for assistance after a break and enter in Brunswick Heads in the early hours of this morning. A woman and security guard were held at gun point in a licensed venue by a Caucasian man believed to be in his mid-30s with a thin build, short stubble facial hair, light brown hair…
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UPGRADES TO BEGIN ON BRUNSWICK HEAD’S BRIDGE
The heritage sensitive upgrade to Brunswick Head’s iconic South Arm bridge will begin this week. The project will see a number of load-bearing components replaced and decaying timber removed. Repurposed materials from the dismantled Bangalow bridges will be used in the upgrade. It’s expected to take 15 weeks to complete. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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BRUNSWICK’S WOODCHOPPING COMPETITION CELEBRATES 60 YEARS
Australian and world champion competitors have arrived in Brunswick Heads, for the annual woodchopping competition. But it’s been a tough year for the sport with some regulars pulling out as the bushfire crisis continues.
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BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY OFFERS FREE HOLIDAYS FOR BUSHFIRE VICTIMS
It’s been an unprecedented, fire season from hell, and for those who’ve lost everything, a holiday would be the last thing on their minds. But, a Brunswick Heads community project is giving bushfire victims an opportunity to relax, with free holidays on offer. Those affected can register for a holiday by calling the Salvation Army…