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Decades in the making, Byron’s bypass is about to open

An official opening event will be held at the site to mark the occasion.

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26th Feb. 2021 11:02 PM

The Byron Bypass is set to officially open on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Picture: Byron Shire Council

‘It ain’t broke’: Major council changes ruled out

A council decision has confirmed there won’t be a constitutional referendum this year.

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26th Feb. 2021 9:02 AM

The Byron Shire Council chambers in Mullumbimby.

NEW FESTIVAL: Council votes on use of foreshore

The new multi-day event has been touted as a way to boost the local music industry.

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26th Feb. 2021 12:02 AM

Monique Hartman and Nick Sergi outside Byron Shire Council chambers in Mullumbimby after the council voted to support the use of the foreshore for their new event, Byron Music Festival.

Six-hour road closure: Crane needed after truck crash

It is expected work will be undertaken to retrieve a truck from an embankment today.

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25th Feb. 2021 6:02 AM

A road near Byron Bay will be closed to traffic today to allow crews to retrieve a truck that crashed earlier in the week.

New nursery will have a ‘significant social impact’

A group of rainforest warriors are setting up a nursery with a difference at Mullumbimby.

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24th Feb. 2021 9:02 AM

The nursery will propagate plants to repair a creek corridor, but it will also have a retail section.

36 trees to get chopped to make way for luxury treetop cabin

The treetop cabin has already been approved, but now the applicant has to deal with all the trees on the site.

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23rd Feb. 2021 11:02 PM

An artist's impression of the approved treetop home.

Bakery slated for one of last original cottages on Jonson St

The building is in one of Byron Bay’s most prominent locations, and was once a beloved family home.

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23rd Feb. 2021 12:02 AM

A local bakery business has submitted a development application for a new bakery and cafe at 101 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Picture: Liana Boss

Sorry Bluesfest and Splendour, Byron’s got a new festival

Described as the “love child of a street festival and music industry conference”, this event will be a little different.

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20th Feb. 2021 2:02 PM

A new festival, the Byron Music Festival, will be held in Byron Bay in June.

Designer's legacy continues after tragic surfing death

With more than 500,000 pieces of rubbish at Byron’s Main Beach, this group is encouraging people to care for the ocean.

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19th Feb. 2021 12:02 PM

A new sign has been installed at Main Beach, Byron Bay in a bid to increase calling for increased awareness and action on marine debris and pollution. It is a joint effort between Positive Change for Marine Life, with the support of Byron Shire Council and the Arakwal Corporation.

New veranda bar will offer the best seat in town

A community organisation has lodged plans for a new hangout overlooking Byron’s main street.

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18th Feb. 2021 9:02 AM

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