‘No justifiable reason’ for lockdown: Byron mayor
With livelihoods, relationships and mental health at stake and no sign of the virus on the Northern Rivers, there have been calls to urgently review stay at home orders.
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Mandatory vaccinations declared for all health workers
The NSW Government has announced a decision on whether the lockdown in the Northern Rivers will end on Saturday, and what freedoms will be granted to people who are fully vaccinated.
Explained: How our leaders feel about different border options
Vote in our poll: Have your say on which border checkpoint solution you think would be best for the community.
Businesses ask for rent relief after ‘quietest winter in 14 years’
A group of businesses have asked the council for significant rental relief, to the tune of $30,000..
Revealed: Plans for $52 million Byron Bay development
54 shop top apartments and a roof top pool are among the features of the planned construction.
How Byron’s Beach Hotel is cooking up more changes
One of the region’s many businesses to be impacted by forced pandemic closures, the popular venue has again taken advantage of an opportunity for upgrades.
Byron’s drink-driving shame: 5 motorists face court
There was so much alcohol “in the room” when police got a drink driver back to the station that they couldn’t get the breathalyser to work. See the full list
$4000 fine for anti-masker who yelled, screamed at post office guard
The 34-year-old “sovereign citizen” refused to sign in, would not wear a mask and verbally abused the security guard. In court, a Byron Bay magistrate said it was time to send a clear message.
Exposed: Northern Rivers’ worst sex offenders
From a man who raped dogs to a married couple who used their babysitter for their “sick twisted abuse”, the names of some of our worst sex offenders can now be revealed.
Byron resident wakes to find man bleeding in his outdoor shower
The “frightful” incident has led to calls for a rethink of safety measures in the area.
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