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What's happening on Australia Day in the Byron Shire?

Published on 24 January 2023

A range of activities are being held by community groups across the Byron Shire on Australia Day (Thursday 26 January).

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Nine schools and community groups share proceeds from Mayoral Fund

Published on 17 January 2023

A little bit of money can make a huge difference to a community group or school and Mayor Michael Lyon has announced the recipients of grants from the Mayoral Fund.

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NSW Govt announces dates for STRA public hearing

Published on 09 January 2023

The NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has announced the dates for its hearing into the Byron Shire Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Planning Proposal.

The public hearing will be held from 21 to 23 February 2023 and the IPC is currently accepting submissions from the public.

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Statement – Administrative error in draft minutes

Published on 06 January 2023

It has been brought to Council’s attention that there was an administrative error in the draft minutes from the Council meeting held on 15 December 2022.

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Planning for a family-friendly, safe, respectful NYE in Byron Bay

Published on 20 December 2022

Community is at the heart of plans for Soul Street, the family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in Byron Bay.

Soul Street will cater for all ages with two main areas of entertainment in the town, Jonson Street and Dening Park.

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There is no tolerance for illegal dumping

Published on 19 December 2022

Members of the public are watching and reporting illegal dumping in the Byron Shire and the message from Council’s Resource Recovery Education and Compliance Officer, Zoe White, is to keep it up.

It comes after three major illegal dumping incidents in the last month, including two asbestos dumps.

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Council welcomes $1.2 million grant for old Byron Hospital site

Published on 19 December 2022

Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, described today’s announcement of a $1.2 million grant from the NSW Government for the redevelopment of the old Byron Bay Hospital site as s a game changer for the town.

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Council reseals 14 roads across Mullum - and more to come

Published on 15 December 2022

Council has resurfaced 14 roads in Mullumbimby over the last three months, as well as three roads in Ocean Shores.

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Local students get the Facts about Bats from new book

Published on 15 December 2022

Byron Shire Council has launched a new Facts about Bats book to help explain the important role our local Flying Foxes play in helping the Byron Shire landscape to thrive.

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Extra weekly bin collections over for Christmas and New Year

Published on 15 December 2022

Byron Shire Council will be providing extra weekly wheelie bin collections again this year. For two weeks, from Monday 26 December to Friday 6 January, all wheelie bins can be put out weekly for collection.

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Media releases

What's happening on Australia Day in the Byron Shire?

Nine schools and community groups share proceeds from Mayoral Fund

NSW Govt announces dates for STRA public hearing

Statement – Administrative error in draft minutes

Planning for a family-friendly, safe, respectful NYE in Byron Bay

There is no tolerance for illegal dumping

Council welcomes $1.2 million grant for old Byron Hospital site

Council reseals 14 roads across Mullum - and more to come

Local students get the Facts about Bats from new book

Extra weekly bin collections over for Christmas and New Year

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