Tag: byron bay
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BYRON BAY NOW SUBJECT TO 180 DAY SHORT TERM HOLIDAY LETTING RULES
Short-term holiday rentals in Byron Bay are now subject to a limit of 180 days. The blanket policy kicked in this month, but council now hopes to see the limit cut in half again.
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AUSTRALIA’S FIRST BACKPACKERS CLOSING ITS DOORS AFTER 39 YEARS
Australia’s first backpackers in Byron Bay is closing its doors after almost four decades. While it’s the end of an era for the owners, future plans already being made for the building.
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BYRON BAY RESIDENT AGED IN THEIR 50S PASSES AWAY FROM COVID
A Byron Bay resident, aged in their 50s, is the latest covid casualty in the Northern New South Wales Health District. The region recorded the one death, but a jump in cases – with 1219 new infections overnight. There was a drop in hospitalisations with 40 people now in care. Five of those are in…
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AUSTRALIA DAY ACTIVITIES ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
North Coast Australia Day activities were in full swing today at the Evans Head-Casino Surf Life Saving Club. While it was a day of celebration for some, things looked a little different in Byron Bay.
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LAND VALUES ON THE NORTH COAST EXPERIENCE LARGE GROWTH OVER PAST 12 MONTHS
Land values on the North Coast have seen increases by over a quarter in a 12 month period. The value of residential land grew by over 29 per cent which was driven by strong property sales. “Ballina, Richmond Valley, Clarence Valley and Kyogle all saw very strong increases, with the strongest growth in Byron with…
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FAR NORTH COAST READY TO WELCOME BACK QUEENSLANDERS FOR GOOD
Far North Coast businesses have missed Queensland tourists and tomorrow they’ll welcome them back with open arms. While Covid is still circulating in the region, there’s hope people will make the most of what’s left of the school holidays.
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SMALLER CROWDS IN BYRON BAY FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE
In Byron too, there were smaller crowds for the counting down the hours to midnight. While there weren’t any fireworks, there was still plenty of colour and sparkle to be seen
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THE FAR NORTH COAST BRACES FOR MORE COVID-19 CASES AS AFTER NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS
As the Far North Coast prepares to welcome in the New Year, the health system is bracing for more record Covid-19 case numbers. Today few seemed concerned.
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RECORD COVID-19 NUMBERS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
The Far North Coast has seen a record in Covid-19 case numbers overnight. Despite the growing numbers, travellers are not letting it ruin their Christmas.
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JUMP IN COVID-19 CASES IN THE NORTHERN HEALTH DISTRICT
The Northern Health District has seen an increase in Covid-19 cases. To 8pm last night, the region recorded 48 new cases, up from 26 the previous day. Byron’s cases continue to climb with 27 new cases in the Shire, eight in Lismore, six each in Ballina and Tweed and one new case in the Clarence…