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Summer in Byron Shire

Council is closed between Christmas and New Year until 2 January 2013

  • Christmas and New Year until 2 January 2013

In the event of an Emergency phone 02 6622 7022.

New Year’s Eve

For information on New Year's Eve in Byron Shire.

Be prepared for summer storms - State Emergency Service

For emergency help in floods and storms call the State Emergency Service on
132 500.

The SES Get Prepared information is available to assist you in becoming prepared for floods and storms events.

The SES recommends you have a Home Emergency Kit.  A Home Emergency Kit contains items that will assist you to respond better in any emergency.

Your Home Emergency Kit should contain: 

  • Portable radio with spare batteries
  • Torch with spare batteries
  • First aid kit (with supplies necessary for your household)
  • Candles and waterproof matches
  • Important papers including emergency contact numbers
  • Copy of any Home Emergency Plans
  • Waterproof bag for valuables

  If you are required to leave your property, place in your Home Emergency Kit: 

  • A good supply of required medications
  • Any special requirements for babies, the disabled, infirm and/or elderly
  • Strong shoes
  • Fresh food and drinks

Keep your Home Emergency Kit in a waterproof storage container. On a regular basis, check (remember to check use-by dates on batteries and gloves) and re-stock items if you need to. 

Also, keep a list of emergency numbers on your fridge.

Garbage collection over Christmas and New Year

Waste and Recycling Bin Collections

Household waste and recycling collections are not affected by public holidays over the Christmas - New Year period. Bins will be emptied on Christmas Day, public holiday and New Years day  if that is the normal collection day. 

Some collections may take place earlier than usual. Bins should be put out the night before the collection day.  

Vacation care

Vacation care operates during the school holidays to provide fun and care for children aged 5-12 years.

The programs are located at Brunswick Heads Public School, Byron Bay Primary School and Mullumbimby Public School.

Children must have commenced school (or be enrolled to attend school) in order to attend. The service operates Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from 8am - 6pm.

Programming is based on different stages of development and we aim to provide a balanced program containing structured and unstructured activities. Excursions are compulsory, and programs are available in the weeks preceding each holiday period.

Enquiries and bookings can be made by contacting the administration coordinator (Monday and Tuesday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Wednesday 8.30am to 1.00pm).

Phone: 02 6626 7100
Fax: 02 6684 3018
Email:  council@byron.nsw.gov.au

Surf Life Saving

For the latest information on surf patrols - www.beachsafe.org.au

For the latest live video surf cam, surf reports, weather, winds and outlooks for the coming days go to Coastal Watch

Rural Bush Fire

In an emergency call triple zero 000.

For major fire updates, fire permit information and Bush Fire Survival Plan - www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Fire permits are issued by the Rural Fire Service telephone Far North Coast Zone 02 6684 3662 or the Information line 1800 654 443.

Flood Warning

For the latest flood warning information - www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/nsw/

Up to date road information for Byron Shire and surrounding areas is available at RoadInfo.

For Information on the Pacific Highway please call the Roads and Traffic Authority on 13 2701 or visit www.rta.nsw.gov.au.

Emergency Action Plan

For a copy of Byron Shire Council’s Local Disaster Plan - www.byron.nsw.gov.au/emergency

Council Road Works

Up to date road information for Byron Shire and surrounding areas is available at RoadInfo.

For Information on the Pacific Highway please call the Roads and Traffic Authority on 13 2701 or visit www.rta.nsw.gov.au.