No Federal funding for rail trail in Byron Shire Published on 20 May 2026 The Federal Government this week notified Byron Shire Council that its grant application for the design and construction of the Mullumbimby to Crabbes Creek section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail was unsuccessful.The application for $42 million was submitted in 2024 in partnership with the Lismore City Council and included the section of rail trail from Lismore to Bexhill. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Another chance to comment on Draft Developer Contributions Plan Published on 20 May 2026 Byron Shire Council’s Draft Developer Contributions Plan is on public exhibition.It’s the final step in the development of the plan, which sets out the fees Council collects from developers and which community projects the contributions will help fund. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Sandhills Wetlands project wins prestigious National Trust award Published on 18 May 2026 Byron Shire Council’s Sandhills Wetlands restoration project has won the Landscape section of the 2026 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards. The Awards showcase outstanding heritage projects, people, innovations, and achievements from across the state. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Sandhills Wetlands project shortlisted for state and national awards Published on 14 May 2026 Byron Shire Council’s Sandhills Wetlands restoration project has been shortlisted for three prestigious NSW and National awards.Christopher Soulsby, Manager Major Projects, said the restoration of the Sandhills Wetlands was one of the Council’s most important cultural, environmental and drainage projects. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Final touches completed on Bayshore Drive roundabout Published on 14 May 2026 Council works on the new roundabout at the intersection of Byron Bay Fair and Bayshore Drive have been completed with final landscaping works and replacement of footpaths finished this week. The roundabout represents a significant upgrade to the intersection, delivering improved safety, functionality and amenity for the Byron Arts and Industry Estate. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Work on New Brighton sand dunes to start this winter Published on 13 May 2026 Work on rebuilding the eroded sand dunes at New Brighton will start this winter. The dunes were significantly impacted by Tropical Cyclone (TC) Alfred in March 2025, and Council has now received funding to commence restoration work.Beach goers will see machines working on the beach for two to four weeks, moving sand from the tidal zone further up to where the dunes have eroded. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Join the fun at the Furry Friends Festival Published on 13 May 2026 Byron Shire Council’s free annual community event, the Furry Friends Festival, is on Saturday 30 May at the Bangalow Showgrounds from 8am til 1pm and it’s going to be totally pawsome. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Get inspired at Sustainable House Day this Sunday 17 May Published on 12 May 2026 Byron Shire residents are invited to get inspired at Sustainable House Day this Sunday (17 May) with nine homes across the Byron Shire opening their doors to visitors to showcase sustainability in action. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Inspiring local Indigenous women into trades Published on 08 May 2026 It was tools down and time to celebrate as four Indigenous women from the Byron Shire successfully graduated from Dubay for Jarjumirr Park Program, a construction pre apprenticeship program designed to build skills, confidence and pathways into ongoing employment. Tagged as: , Media Releases