Tag: byron bay
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BIG SURF FORECAST TO HIT BYRON BAY’S COAST THIS WEEK
Byron Bay’s beaches won’t live up to their postcard perfect reputation over the coming days, with high tides expected to wreak havoc on the coast. The swell could reach six metres come the weekend. While a tide of nearly two metres is forecast on Thursday night. “There’s already trees and stumps washed down from Clarkes…
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BYRON BAY’S HOUSING EMERGENCY REACHES BOILING POINT
Just days after CoreLogic revealed it’s on average more expensive to buy a home in Byron Bay than in Sydney – the federal shadow housing minister today visited the town to see it for himself. It comes as local organisations on the frontline issue a desperate plea for help.
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HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS ATTEND CLIMATE RALLY IN BYRON BAY
Byron Bay’s streets were filled this morning with young climate protesters. Hundreds of school kids marched from the recreation grounds, under police escort, to Main Beach via Johnson Street. Event organiser, Mia Thom, said they will not stop protesting until emissions are down to zero. An event was also held at Lismore’s Environment Centre. (VIDEO…
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BYRON BAY’S FIRST HOMELNESSNESS HUB TO OPEN IN FLETCHER STREET
The Byron Shire has the second-highest rate of homelessness in the state, and the region’s housing crisis is pushing more people to the edge. With current services inundated, a new homelessness hub is opening in Byron Bay.
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BYRON BAY’S MOST FABULOUS WOMAN CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY
It’s a feat only a few will ever reach, but today Nina Marzi celebrated her 100th birthday. Described as one of Byron Bay’s most fabulous and vibrant women, her celebration was nothing short of just that.
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BYRON COMEDY FESTIVAL PROVIDING THREE DAYS OF LAUGHTER
The set-up has begun at Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club for the town’s three-day Comedy Festival. Audiences will be treated to some of the nation’s best performers including Glenn Robbins, Fiona O’Loughlin and Jean Kittson. “Most of the 20 artists that are coming basically didn’t work last year so that’s something that gives us…
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ARE TINY HOMES THE ANSWER TO BYRON’S HOUSNG CRISIS?
They’re all the rage for those chasing a minimalistic lifestyle, but tiny homes could soon become part of the solution to Byron Shire’s mounting housing crisis. Council is looking to build hundreds of temporary homes around the shire – but needs state and federal government support.
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BYRON BAY TRIATHLON ATTRACTS THOUSANDS, WHILE LOCALS BATTLE DETOURS
Byron Bay was a hub of activity today, with the 25th annual Byron Bay Triathlon attracting more than 5000 people. But the competition’s road closures caused headaches for some businesses and locals celebrating Mother’s Day.
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HUNDREDS ATTEND PEP-11 PROTEST AT BYRON BAY
More than a thousand people have attended a paddle out in Byron Bay today – opposing PEP11 and offshore oil and gas exploration. In its largest event yet, Surfrider Foundation praised the community for turning out in force. “This stop PEP11 campaign is growing by the minute with coastal communities outraged the minute they hear…
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MAN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER SURF INCIDENT AT BYRON BAY
A man is receiving treatment in hospital tonight, after he was injured in the surf at Byron Bay this morning. Just before midday, emergency crews responded to the incident at Tallow Beach. It’s believed he was dumped by a wave and suffered spinal injuries. He was taken to Tweed Hospital in a stable condition. (NO…