Byron Shire Council is facing legal questions about how to secure affordable housing commitments at the proposed 57 Station Street development in Mullumbimby, according to The Echo.
The Byron Bay foreshore is set for a significant playground upgrade. New designs for Apex and Dening parks will include climbing buoys, trampolines, water play facilities, and parkour elements, The Echo reports.
Byron Labor councillor Janet Swain has announced she will seek Labor preselection for the NSW state seat of Ballina in the March 2027 election, The Echo reports.
Byron Bay is receiving $1 million in funding for safety improvements aimed at making the town safer and more welcoming for women and girls. The Echo reports that local young women are involved in shaping the project.
The Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital is launching a new pilot program that aims to protect native species while providing pest control assistance to local farmers. NBN News – Northern Rivers reports that the hospital is calling for interested local producers to sign up for the initiative.