Byron (Area) - NSW
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Supporting local emergency services and not-for-profits
The cheques are in the mail for five not-for-profit organisations with Byron Shire Council allocating $22,900 for their ongoing work in its budget for 2020/21. The recipients are:* Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter - $5,200* Brunswick Valley Rescue - $5,200* Brunswick Volunteer Marine Rescue - $5,200* North Coast Academy of Sport - $4,000* Tweed-Byron Life Education - $3,300
Byron Shire Council
25 Aug 2020
Slow down! New signs to make drivers aware of wildlife
In conjunction with the not-for-profit group Rewilding Australia, Byron Shire is taking part in a trial of new signage designed to remind drivers to watch out for wildlife, especially koalas.
Byron Shire Council
21 Aug 2020
Call for new members for Byron Masterplan Guidance Group
Call for new members for Byron Masterplan Guidance Group Published on 20 August 2020 Byron Shire Council is looking for passionate members of the Byron Bay community to join the town’s Masterplan Guid…
Byron Shire Council
20 Aug 2020
New bus shelters for Byron Shire
New bus shelters for Byron Shire Published on 14 August 2020 It’s not just roads in the Byron Shire that are being upgraded. Council has just finished installing the last of 14 new bus shelters.
Byron Shire Council
14 Aug 2020
Couple fined more than $11,000 for dog attack
A Sydney couple has been fined $8,000 and ordered to pay vet bills and legal costs of $3,334 after a fatal dog attack at Suffolk Park in December 2019.
Byron Shire Council
13 Aug 2020
Council’s engagement program wins prestigious award
Council’s engagement program wins prestigious award Published on 12 August 2020 The Talking Future Tourism engagement program undertaken to inform Byron Shire Council’s Sustainable Visitation Strategy…
Byron Shire Council
12 Aug 2020
$162 million budget for 2020/21
$162 million budget for 2020/21 Published on 07 August 2020 Roads and bridges will continue to be the major focus for Byron Shire Council in the 2020/21 financial year with $58 million earmarked for c…
Byron Shire Council
7 Aug 2020
Border bubble is big trouble for Byron Shire
The Queensland Government is being asked to reconsider its ‘border bubble’ which has effectively cut the Byron Shire in half.Mayor Simon Richardson said he understands the decision was made with the b…
Byron Shire Council
7 Aug 2020
What are we doing about homelessness in the Byron Shire?
It’s Homelessness Week 2020 – but what is Council’s role when it comes to helping homeless people, and what is being done?
Byron Shire Council
6 Aug 2020