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Byron Shire & NR Councils working together on recycling campaign

Published on 29 June 2022

Byron Shire Council, along with Lismore, Kyogle, Tweed, Ballina, Richmond Valley and Clarence Valley Councils, a North East Waste, this this week launched the new community organics recycling campaign “Let’s Get Our Scrap Together”.

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Floods could be the last straw for some businesses

Published on 29 June 2022

The results of a survey of businesses after the two recent floods have been collated and the findings are not surprising.

Council received 62 responses to the survey with a wide range of business owners and operators across industry, accommodation and food services, manufacturing, retail, arts and recreation taking the time to share their experiences.

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Byron Shire Flood Recovery Update – Friday 24 June

Published on 24 June 2022

All the latest information on the flood recovery in the Byron Shire.

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Drop by for a chat about dogs on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June

Published on 20 June 2022

Council invites the community to stop in for a chat about the Dogs in Public Spaces strategy at various dog beaches, parks and shopping centres around the Byron Shire on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June. We're seeking in-person feedback about how we can best manage dogs in public spaces while protecting our precious wildlife and natural environment.

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$70K fine for land clearing, removing trees and unauthorised building

Published on 16 June 2022

A Byron Shire resident has been fined $60,000 for land clearing and removing trees from a property on the Koonyum Range west of Mullumbimby, and $10,000 for unauthorised building work.

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Tackling the takeaway litter problem in Brunswick Heads

Published on 14 June 2022

Council is starting an exciting new pilot project in Brunswick Heads in June to reduce single-use takeaway litter and overflowing bins in the town.

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Big thank you to community for submitting flood height info

Published on 14 June 2022

Council is sending a big thank you to every resident who took the time to submit their flood height information via the online survey. The survey closed on Friday 10 June and around 200 responses were received.

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One step closer to 90-day caps on short-term rental accommodation

Published on 09 June 2022

Byron Shire Council this week made significant progress in managing short-term rental accommodation across the Shire.

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Byron Shire Flood Recovery Update - Thursday 9 June 2022

Published on 09 June 2022

Latest flood recovery information from Byron Shire Council.

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North Byron Shire residents asked to report problems with drainage

Published on 02 June 2022

People living in the north of Byron Shire are being asked to provide Council with information relating to any drainage or stormwater problems on their properties.

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Media releases

Byron Shire & NR Councils working together on recycling campaign

Floods could be the last straw for some businesses

Byron Shire Flood Recovery Update – Friday 24 June

Drop by for a chat about dogs on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June

$70K fine for land clearing, removing trees and unauthorised building

Tackling the takeaway litter problem in Brunswick Heads

Big thank you to community for submitting flood height info

One step closer to 90-day caps on short-term rental accommodation

Byron Shire Flood Recovery Update - Thursday 9 June 2022

North Byron Shire residents asked to report problems with drainage

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