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Trashing our beaches can cost you dearly

Byron Shire Council has also warned smoking on the beach is illegal and will attract fines.

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22nd Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

About 200 backpackers were allegedly gathered at an illegal beach party in Byron Bay last month. Pictured is a pile of rubbish left at Belongil Beach following the Boxing Day party. Picture: Supplied

185 homes set to temporarily lose water

Council will be doing essential work on water mains next week.

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21st Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

Byron’s Australia Day ambassador has a coastal focus

The shire’s award event will again be held prior to Australia Day in a show of respect.

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21st Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

Byron mayor Simon Richardson speaks at the council's Australia Day Awards ceremony in 2020. Picture: Liana Boss

Explained: When are the Byron Bay new traffic lights on?

Transport for NSW has recognised the signals will delay traffic into Byron Bay from the western side of the interchange.

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21st Jan. 2021 11:01 AM

Pool owners need to stay vigilant this summer

Make sure you pool safety certificate is up to date before jumping in the water.

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21st Jan. 2021 9:01 AM

Planning under way for Casino cemetery expansion

More burial sites may not be needed for many years, but the council is already undertaking important preliminary works.

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21st Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

The Namoona Lawn Cemetery on Reynolds Rd, Casino.

Byron Bay traffic woes given the green light to improve

New traffic signals have been switched on in the hopes of improving congestion.

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20th Jan. 2021 1:01 PM

Byron Bay's first traffic signals have been switched on overnight.

Anti-water mining protest sign ‘stolen’

Tweed Water Alliance are hoping someone knows what happened to their sign.

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20th Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

A sign protesting water mining in the Tweed has been stolen.

Another roundabout slated for new development

The applicant has argued the proposed work will provide improved traffic management for the estate.

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20th Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

The new Aureus neighbourhood with the Village Centre site marked up.

Lismore announces Australia Day award nominees

Council has announced the list of Australia Day nominees.

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19th Jan. 2021 3:01 PM

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