Toad busters help control more than 200,000 cane toads this season Published on 29 April 2025 Byron Shire Mayor, Sarah Ndiaye, is applauding Council’s 2025 Cane Toad Busting program which removed 6385 toads and tadpoles from our local environment, contributing to control of more than 200,000 cane toads this season. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Time to have your say on community halls in the Byron Shire Published on 28 April 2025 Byron Shire Council is planning for the future management of its halls and is inviting the community to complete a survey and have a say by 18 May. Tagged as: , Media Releases
What makes a great night time economy Published on 24 April 2025 Is it the warm glow of lights casting long shadows on laneways? The sound of music drifting from a nearby venue? A place where people gather — safely, joyfully — to share a meal, a story, a night out? What sets the scene for unforgettable evenings with friends and family?At Byron Shire, we’ve been reflecting on these questions — and we’re excited to explore the answers with our community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council working with EPA on Byron Bay sewage discharge accident Published on 14 April 2025 The NSW Environment Protection Authority has been notified about sewage discharge in Byron Bay which happened between 12 February and 19 March 2025. Council became aware of the problem on 19 March and took corrective action before reporting the incident to the NSW Environment Tagged as: , Media Releases
Broken Head’s Seven Mile Beach closed this weekend Published on 11 April 2025 Pedestrian and vehicle accesses to Seven Mile Beach between Broken Head and Lennox Head will be closed this weekend.The reason for this is so Byron Shire Council staff can remove the carcass of a humpback whale that was buried high in the dunes of Seven Mile Beach after it washed up on the beach in July 2023. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Two new tools launched to help landowners restore wildlife habitat Published on 09 April 2025 Byron Shire Council and Brunswick Valley Landcare have launched two new tools to help landholders restore wildlife habitat in riparian zones across the Byron Shire. The new tools include an updated publication of Brunswick Valley Landcare’s Revegetating Streams in the Brunswick Catchment and Council’s new interactive Wildlife Corridors Map. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Grants up for grabs for community projects and creative public spaces Published on 07 April 2025 Byron Shire Council opened its Community Initiatives and Creative Public Spaces programs this week – offering grants of up to $5,000 to eligible community groups, individuals and creatives. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community invited to celebrate Marvell Hall’s beautiful renovation Published on 07 April 2025 Council and the Marvell Hall Committee invite the Byron Shire community to a special morning tea at Marvell Hall, Byron Bay, on Saturday (12 April) to celebrate the recent completion of a $756,000 renovation and transformation of this much-loved community space. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Have a say on draft Place Plan for New Brighton, SGB and Ocean Shores Published on 07 April 2025 If you live in New Brighton, South Golden Beach, Ocean Shores, or surrounds, now’s the time to review and provide feedback on Council’s draft Place Plan for these villages, until Sunday 18 May. Tagged as: , Media Releases