Media releases
Media enquiries: please contact the Media Communications Officer on 02 6626 7320.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Cleanup Australia Day - get involved Clean Up Australia Chairman Ian Kiernan AO is encouraging everyone in the Byron Shire to do their bit towards protecting their local environment on Clean Up Australia Day. This year the annual Clean Up Australia Day will be 1 March 2013 for schools and the 3 March 2013 for the local community. |
25 February 2013 |
| After the storm - Over 150 callouts since Friday Byron Shire Council crews continue to work throughout the Shire clearing roads and drains, lopping trees and erecting beach signage. |
25 February 2013 |
| Beach accesses closed in Byron Shire Beach accesses at New Brighton and Manfred Street, Belongil, have been closed. |
22 February 2013 |
| Youth Arts Project seeks local talent Byron Shire Council’s annual Youth Arts Project is now open for new competition entries. |
20 February 2013 |
| Youth Council launches Byron Shire Youth Film Competition Youth Council are launching their inaugural Youth Film Competition to be screened as part of the Youth Week celebrations in April. |
19 February 2013 |
| Coastal wind warning A coastal wind warning has been forecasted for the Northern Rivers coastline for the next few days. |
19 February 2013 |
| Seniors Week 2013 - the hunt is on for outstanding Seniors Council is seeking nominations for local residents to be considered for the shire’s first Seniors Week Positive Ageing Award. |
19 February 2013 |
| Green waste currently being collected Green waste crews are currently out in Byron Shire picking up the bundles in urban areas and it could take up to 4 weeks to complete. |
18 February 2013 |
| Wanganui Road reopened today to authorised vehciles under 3.5 tonnes Wanganui Road was opened this afternoon to authorised vehicles under 3.5 tonnes. The road had been closed following a landslip over the Australia Day long weekend. |
15 February 2013 |
| Upper Coopers Creek – emergency 4WD access to be confirmed An emergency 4WD access road for the Upper Coopers Creek Road has been indentified and permissions is currently being sought from landowners to allow access. |
14 February 2013 |