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Byron Shire Council to host national Tourism Advocacy Alliance
The formation of the National Tourism Councils Advocacy Alliance was initiated by Byron Shire Council, with the aim of bringing together local governments to share their experiences on the impact of tourism on their communities. Byron Shire Mayor, Simon Richardson, said councils from NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory have signed up to attend the first meeting which is a good indication that Byron is not the only shire struggling with tourism-related issues. “It is [...]
Byron solar train takes a run
The Byron Bay solar train – the world’s first solar powered real train – has taken its first runs across the coastal track between Byron township and the North Beach precinct. The train arrived from Lithgow, where it underwent its solar conversion, on 3rd November. “There are still a number of processes we need to go through” outlined Jeremy Holmes, Development Director for Byron Bay Railroad Company. This not-for-profit accredited heritage rail organisation has spent the best part of six [...]
Byron Bay’s Showcase Resort Elements of Byron
The $120 million showcase Elements of Byron resort in Byron Bay, is relaunching this year with new accommodation, dining and wellness experiences. Having only opened in February last year, the property has been awarded accolade upon accolade including Best Hotel Design from the Association of British Interior Designers International Design Awards. Elements of Byron lies across fifty acres with two kilometres of absolute beach frontage on Byron Bay’s Belongil Beach. The resort is home to thirteen acres of littoral rainforest, [...]
Splendour in the Grass Community Grants
SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS COMMUNITY GRANTS Splendour in the Grass has proudly called the Byron Shire home for the past 17 years and is committed to supporting important local community initiatives. Seven local community groups and organisations have been selected to benefit from 2017 funding, including: • Lions Club of Brunswick - Mullumbimby • Brunswick Heads Girl Guides • Corem Mullumbimby • The Uncle Project • Lone Goat Gallery Byron Bay • Ocean Shores Primary School • Elysium Project – [...]
Foster a Band
On the 25th anniversary of the Falls Festival and the 5th year of the Byron Bay event, Falls Festival are getting set to put on one of their biggest shows to date! With a huge line-up already announced including Flume, Fleet Foxes, Run The Jewels, Glass Animals, Angus & Julia Stone, Liam Gallagher and heaps more, the Foster A Band competition has opened! One local Byron act will have the chance to share the same stage as some of the biggest international [...]