Byron ‘neglected for way too long’: New mayor
Ex-Byron Shire mayor Michael Lyon has narrowly kept a seat on council, while its new Greens’ leader Sarah Ndiaye has outlined priorities including tackling a “very dire” housing mess.
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Byron council still puzzled after water problem shuts popular pool
Mullumbimby’s Petria Thomas Swimming Pool has reopened – but mystery still surrounds the closure of the much-loved Byron Shire landmark.
Bruns goes full Byron: Trendy $5m development given green light
An upmarket mixed-use commercial and residential precinct has been approved for a sleepy coastal town just up the road from Byron Bay. See the plans.
‘Anxious wait’: Greens stare down Labor in battle for Byron
Byron mayoral candidates from Labor and the Greens are racing for the title as sitting mayor Michael Lyon has fallen short amid a desperate fight to clear his name. Here’s the latest.
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‘My arm is snapped in half’: Byron woman struck by Toyota
A pedestrian left in intensive care after she was hit by a car at Byron Bay says her arm was essentially “snapped in half” by the impact. it comes as the council has been investigating road lighting upgrades.
Mystery still surrounds mould outbreak in new $723m hospital
There has been a mould outbreak on the tiles in the new Tweed hospital – but the exact location of the mould remains unknown. Will it impact the hospital’s opening, which is just weeks away?
‘Fight, don’t be a pussy’: Abuse claims at troubled development
A “nonviolent” campaign to save an ecologically sensitive Byron Shire development site has been marred by claims of vandalism and abuse – but protesters say they “can’t control outliers”.
‘Felt rejected’: Veteran opens up on returning home, dangers of war
A North Coast Vietnam War veteran has opened up on the dangers of guerilla warfare and tactics used to ensure survival. Upon returning home, he didn’t get the welcome party he was expecting.
Unhappy b’day: Homelessness service punted by PM during visit
Operators behind a leading Byron Bay homelessness service who celebrated a two-year anniversary with sponge cake and balloons are feeling like the proverbial piñata after being punted by the PM during a North Coast visit.
FLASHBACK: 60+ pics of Byron Bay’s nightclubbing scene
While tourist haven Byron Bay is well-known for its mellow vibe, it also dials it up when it comes to dropping it on the dancefloor. Take a trip down memory lane with some of the town’s wildest clubbing pics.
Beyond ‘t*ts and a**e’: The Byron hotel ditching the celeb vibe
A new boutique hotel in the heart of Byron Bay is aiming not to be “Insta-famous” – with the owner planning to stand distinct from recognised celebrity haunts with a discreet, traditional vibe.
PHOTOS: Bluesfest 2024
Revellers have well and truly settled in to the fun and festivities of Byron Bay Bluesfest 2024. SEE THE PICTURES FROM DAY 3.
Carparking suspended as Bluesfest turns into a mud bowl
Parking at Byron’s Bluesfest has been suspended after the weather transformed most carparks into muddy messes. One woman says it has prevented her taking her wheelchair-bound son to the show.
Splendour in the Grass | Flashback gallery
We’ve taken to the archives to bring you an epic 100 picture blast from Splendour’s past. See who was there.
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