Tag: byron bay
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Global Ripple Op-Shop devastated by fire alongside two other businesses in Byron Bay
Its mission is to help those in need… but tonight a charity op shop in Byron Bay is facing its own hardship. Fire has devastated the store, incinerating all its stock… police, now investigating whether the inferno was deliberately lit. There’s now calls for community support with a fire fundraising page set-up.
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As the Byron Shire grapples with the housing crisis booking platforms are hitting back at holiday letting caps
Accomodation booking platform Airbnb has hit back at Byron Shire Council’s proposal to cap holiday rentals. While the debate continues to find a solution – there’s one thing both sides agree on, the Shire’s in a housing crisis.
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Thousands of school leavers arrive in Byron Bay for a week of celebrations
Byron Bay is looking even busier than usual… with thousands of school leavers arriving in the region from today. Police are ramping up their operations… while businesses are looking to capitalise on the crowds.
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Byron Bay gearing up for triumphant return with travellers returning for summer
Byron Bay is gearing up for a triumphant return to summer trading, hailed the country’s second most popular destination this Christmas. But concerns have been raised about whether the region can cope…as it grapples with staffing and housing shortages.
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New developments in Byron Bay boosting options for accommodation, dining and retailers
Work has begun on the ‘Jonson Street’ development – replacing a backpacker favourite in Byron Bay. It’s just one of the tourist town’s newest plans to boost options to stay, dine and play.
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Theo Hayez inquest findings still leaves questions surrounding the backpackers disappearance
It’s a mystery that has consumed the far north coast community – and made national headlines. Just what happened to Belgian teenager Theo Hayez at Byron Bay in 2019. Today a Coroner handed down her findings on his disappearance… and sadly, MANY mysteries remain.
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Inurgural Art Byron Festival underway this weekend
The inugural Art Byron Festival is underway in the Northern Rivers… The program showcasing local and nationally celebrated artists with this year’s Archibald prize winner also in attendance.
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Holidaymakers return to the Northern Rivers following recent weather warnings
Holidaymakers have arrived in Byron Bay, but some remain concerned about recent weather warnings. Tourism operators are making the most of clear conditions, while they can.
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Surf Safety Roadshow set to travel from Byron Bay to Eden
The Surf Safety Roadshow started in Byron Bay today – to help improve beach safety. The two week initiative has been set up by Surf Life Saving New South Wales and Ingenia Holiday Parks. “We’re doing 18 shows from Byron Bay where we are now all the way to Eden. We’re going out to our…
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MAN RESCUED FROM WATER AT WATEGOS BEACH
A 57-year-old man suffering a medical episode has been rescued from the water at Wategos beach at Byron Bay. Surf Life Saving, paramedics and the Westpac Ambulance Rescue Helicopter all responded to calls for help. The man was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition. (NO AUDIO)