Tag: byron bay
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NETFLIX ANNOUNCE NEW REALITY SHOW ABOUT BYRON BAY INFLUENCERS
Streaming giant Netflix will shine the spotlight on Byron Bay in a new reality show. The eight-part series will follow more than a dozen influencers in their everyday lives, but not everyone is giving five-star reviews.
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EMPLOYEE THREATENED WITH MACHETE IN ARMED ROBBERY AT BYRON BOWLO
Police are on the hunt for three men who involved in an armed robbery in Byron Bay overnight. The men entered the Club Byron bowlo shortly after 8pm, where they demanded cash from a 25-year-old female employee. One of the men threatened her with a machete. All three men had their faces covered, but are…
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NORTHERN RIVERS ON VERY HIGH ALERT AS LOCAL POSITIVE COVID CASE CONFIRMED
Confirmation Byron Bay’s iconic Bluesfest has been cancelled for a second year is a massive disappointment for organisers, who’ve worked tirelessly for months to get the event off the ground, not to mention performers, food vendors and music fans. The NSW Health Minister is encouraging anyone with a ticket to hold onto it, with organisers…
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EMERGENCY CREWS CALLED TO CAR FIRE IN SUFFOLK PARK
A car has burst into flames in Suffolk Park this afternoon. Footage shared on Instagram account ‘Lords of Byron Bay’ shows black smoke billowing from the car. Fire crews from Byron Bay were called to Corkwood Crescent shortly after 1 o’clock. Crews are not treating the blaze as suspicious. Fortunately, no one was injured. (VIDEO…
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BYRON BAY ON ALERT AS POSITIVE COVID CASES VISIT REGION WHILE INFECTIOUS
Two Queensland cases visited Byron Bay while infectious. It’s prompted a warning for far north coast residents… with new testing clinics set up, and businesses on alert.
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RESIDENTS WAKE TO WATER IN HOMES AS FLASH FLOODING HITS THE REGION
Most of the Northern Rivers managed to avoid the worst of the weather system – until today. A short sharp burst of rain meant some residents woke to find water in their homes, with rivers now on flood watch.
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BYRON SHIRE’S HOUSING CRISIS REACHES BOILING POINT
Byron’s deputy mayor will move a motion at council’s next meeting to declare the area’s affordable housing shortage ‘a crisis’. Michael Lyon is hoping other councils follow suite – highlighting to the state government just how dire the situation is.
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$2.6m FINAL CONCEPT PLANS RELEASED FOR NEW BYRON SKATEPARK
Byron Shire Council has revealed its final design plans for the multi-million-dollar skatepark and recreation precinct at the Sandhills estate. But council is still seeking community feedback on the project, which will rejuvenate the area near the town’s Youth Activities Centre. It’s hoped construction will begin in July this year. To have your say, click…
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TWO MEN BUSTED DRINK DRIVING 4 TIMES OVER LIMIT IN BYRON SHIRE
Two men have allegedly been busted drink driving in the Byron Shire overnight. A 30-year-old blew nearly five times the legal limit while driving into Byron Bay around 10pm. Meanwhile, a 31-year-old returned a reading of point-2-1-3 in Ocean Shores. Both men’s licenses were immediately suspended. They’ll face court at a later date. (NO VIDEO)
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RIBBON CUT ON BYRON BAY’S $24m BYPASS PROJECT
It was a moment 30 years in the making – and today the red ribbon was cut on the Byron Bay Bypass. The $24-million transport link is finally open to motorists, but the council admits it’s not a silver bullet to bust congestion.