Tag: byron bay
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CAR-FREE BYRON BAY ONCE A MONTH: WHAT’S PROPOSED?
Byron Bay could soon see fewer cars in the town centre, with councillors proposing to make it a pedestrian-only zone once a month. The proposal also includes moving the monthly markets, but some businesses aren’t sold on the idea.
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$6m TAFE FACILITY EARMARKED FOR BYRON’S INDUSTRIAL PRECINCT
TAFE New South Wales is hoping to receive Byron Shire Council’s stamp of approval to transform part of this vacant land into a multi-million-dollar educational facility. The 5.8 hectare council-owned property is off Bayshore Drive. Council says rather than selling the land to the highest bidder, it’s hoping to partner with organisations to see roughly…
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YOUNG AFL PLAYERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE DESCEND ON BYRON BAY
Young AFL players from across the state were in Byron Bay this week for the primary school sport championships. In the grand final this afternoon, MacKillop defeated Sydney North to claim the Bob Bevan Cup.
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BRAND NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL COMING TO BYRON BAY THIS JUNE
North Coast musicians continue to struggle with the pandemic – with no festivals held in the region since the first lockdown. But that’s about to change: a new event is coming to Byron Bay, featuring an entirely local line-up.
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BYRON’S EROSION PROBLEM CONTINUES, BUT LOCALS LOOK TO THE POSITIVES
Byron Bay’s coastline continues to disappear, as large swell rips more sand away from Main Beach. Despite the destruction, locals are finding some positives.
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NORTH COAST SENIOR POLICE OFFICER CHARGED
A senior New South Wales police officer will front court, after allegedly accessing restricted data from a work computer. An internal investigation was launched following reports the male senior constable allegedly breached the Crime Act in August last year. He’ll appear at Byron Bay Local Court in June. (NO AUDIO)
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25 YEARS ON FROM PORT ARTHUR MASS SHOOTING
Byron Bay resident Walter Mikac has reflected on the loss of his wife and daughters 25 years on from their death in the Port Arthur mass shooting. The pharmacist and founder of the ‘Alannah and Madeline Foundation’ successfully lobbied the government with others for strict gun laws. Speaking to the ABC, Mr Mikac said he…
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BYRON BAY TRI IS BACK ON | REGISTRATIONS CLOSE NEXT WEEK
Registrations to compete in the Byron Bay Triathlon will close next week with more than 1,500 athletes expected to take part. But traffic concerns and severe erosion are causing headaches for organisers. For more details, click here.
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OPPOSITION TO BYRON BAY NETFLIX PRODUCTION GROWS
“Go back to the drawing board” – that’s the message from some Byron Bay locals to Netflix, as the streaming giant prepares to film a new reality show in the town. The mayor adding his voice to the chorus of opposition, concerned the series will only further damage the community.
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PETITION LAUNCHED AGAINST BYRON BAY NETFLIX REALITY SHOW
Opposition to a Netflix reality show being filmed in Byron Bay is growing, with an online petition gaining thousands of signatures. The streaming giant announced last week the production, titled ‘Byron Baes’, would follow more than a dozen influencers in their everyday lives. The petition to local and state based authorities hopes to prevent filming…