Byron Creek Bridge at Bangalow to remain closed Published on 30 January 2026 Sam Frumpui, Manager Works, said that unfortunately Council is still awaiting a report back from specialist engineers. “We really appreciate everyone’s patience and will open the bridge as soon as we can. Unfortunately, until we get the documentation required and review it, we cannot open the bridge to traffic,” said Mr Frumpui. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Byron Shire rail trail – what’s happening Published on 30 January 2026 With the Tweed and Richmond Valley sections of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail finished and the section from Lismore to Bentley constructed and operating, attention is now on the Byron Shire.The Northern Rivers Rail Trail follows the old, 132-kilometre Casino to Murwillumbah rail line which travelled through the heart of the Byron Shire, taking in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay and Bangalow. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New footpath and bollards on the way for Bruns Foreshore Published on 28 January 2026 Council will start work on a new footpath in Torakina Park and installation of hardwood bollards along South Beach Road in early February. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade – work resumes in February Published on 28 January 2026 Work will resume on the Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade in the town centre in early February. Construction crews will start in the Lawson Street South Car Park, the laneway between Guzman Y Gomez and Byron Hot Bread Kitchen and on Jonson Street, before moving to Byron Street later this year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Clarification on error made in recent Rates eNotice email Published on 28 January 2026 Byron Shire Council is advising ratepayers that the most recent quarterly rates instalment eNotice contained an error. The eNotices were sent by email from the mailing house that Council uses on Friday 23 January 2026.Customers will have received an email with the subject line: ‘Your Overdue Rates Reminder Notice’ - when the email should have read: ‘Your Instalment Notice’. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Stan Thompson Reserve play space upgrade gets underway Published on 27 January 2026 The Stan Thompson Reserve play space in Brunswick Heads is being upgraded, with work on the new play area starting this week. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Byron Creek Bridge at Bangalow to remain closed over long weekend Published on 23 January 2026 The Byron Creek Bridge at Bangalow will remain closed over the long weekend as Council are still awaiting a report back from specialist structural engineers. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Fresh start for seven new Byron Shire Council staff Published on 23 January 2026 There has been a buzz around Byron Shire Council in recent months with some new faces on staff courtesy of the NSW Government’s Fresh Start program.Council has employed seven people in a range of positions including traineeships in human resources (HR) and water industry operations as well as new electrical, construction and fitter and turner apprenticeships. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Love a community market? Check out the Sustainable Community Markets Published on 23 January 2026 Belly dancing, drumming, arts, crafts, plants, fruit, vegetables and delicious food…community markets in the Byron Shire are colourful, creative and there’s something for everyone.“Community markets are very popular with locals and visitors, attracting thousands of people every week,” Malcolm Robertson, Manager Open Space and Facilities, said. Tagged as: , Media Releases