More candidates named for independent mayoral hopefuls
A current councillor has followed in the footsteps of the current mayor, parting way with the Byron Greens to join one of the independent tickets that will contest the upcoming election.
Lismore City Council
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Appeal over West Byron development to be contested in court
Byron Shire Council will contest the developer’s appeal, which came after the proposed $40 million development was refused by the Northern Regional Planning Panel more than two years ago.
Coastal development’s special rates slashed by $400,000
An independent review has revealed a significant reduction in the resources the council will need to channel into environmental management at the future 4500-lot development.
Emotional owners reveal strong support for $27M development
The family that owned and operated a prominent Byron Bay site for almost four decades has expressed “unwavering support” for the demolition of the building to make way for 41 apartments, shops and a rooftop swimming pool.
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Why brand new shopping centre has to lease ‘airspace’
The owners of the centre have asked for a 20-year lease, with options to extend it four times, but the council is concerned the current valuation may be too cheap.
Byron Baes is ‘a hand grenade’ for our community, says councillor
Councillors have discussed changing the shire’s approach to commercial filming projects to help reduce the conflicts between production companies, their goals and the community.
DA with 10 homes, 10 pools approved without advice council asked for
One councillor wanted to press pause on their decision until “the proper checks and balances which … the community expect”.
Is this a sign Pete Evans’ village will be approved?
A new proposed policy would see an end to Rural Land Sharing Communities, but the controversial Nightcap Village has been exempt from the policy. This is why.
Revealed: Take a look at plans for new Byron Bay TAFE facility
The council has already indicated its support for the proposed $6.13 million centre, which would be built on council-owned, previously rehabilitated land.
Woman sentenced over her dog’s ‘vicious’ 20-minute attack
The dog had been living with her in an illegal camp in Byron Bay, and when council dismantled the camp, they took away seven truckloads of rubbish, three vehicles and a campervan.
Speed limits could be reduced on two dangerous, busy roads
“We’ve become acutely aware of the danger that crossing the road represents to pedestrians… it’s been alarming to see many accidents”.
Six flights scheduled from Melbourne to Ballina this week
Extra precautions are in place by airport and airline staff to keep workers and the general population safe during the current Victorian lockdown.
‘He’s part of this community now’: Hemsworth’s NIMBY stance praised
The council has received thousands of submissions on a development application proposing 27 “eco tourism” cabins on an expansive coastal property in Broken Head, near Byron Bay.
Where is the 15 per cent of water unaccounted for in Ballina?
One of the ways to identify where the leaks are, and to minimise them, is a reduction in the water pressure delivered to residents.
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