Brunswick Heads survey produces pleasing results
November 20, 2008
A monthly column by Jeanie McKillop, Business Waste Reduction Co-ordinator with the North East Waste Forum …
It was very interesting to get the results back this week from the Brunswick Heads Business Survey held in October.
Byron Shire housing crisis worsens by the week: Councillor
October 16, 2008
Byron Shire’s housing and homelessness crisis is worsening by the week, according to a councillor.
“Byron Shire Council decided to take on the challenge of affordable housing in the background of a housing and homelessness crisis in Bryon that is steadily getting worse every week,” said Councillor Tom Tabart.
The council says that while affordable housing has become a critical issue for many communities, few NSW councils have taken on the challenge of finding solutions.
“Over the last decade, Byron Shire has seen the demand for housing push rental and purchase prices out of reach for many long-term residents and low to moderate income workers,” it said.
Barham has major lead; Dowell bucks anti-Labor sentiment
September 14, 2008
Byron Shire Council’s Greens mayor Jan Barham (pictured) looks like being re-elected in a massive show of support, while Lismore’s Jenny Dowell has bucked a predicted anti-Labor vote by leading the race to be the city’s first popularly elected mayor.
Elsewhere, Ballina Shire’s Phillip Silver leads the race to be mayor, Col Sullivan looks like ousting Charlie Cox as Richmond Valley mayor, Cr Richie Williamson dominates the Clarence Valley count, former rugby league star John O’Reilly leads the count in Kyogle, and in Tweed Shire, which is holding its first election since the previous council was sacked in 2005, independent candidate Dot Holdom has emerged as the top-polling candidate. For all results, visit the NSW Electoral Commision website.
Ocean Shores man charged over $1m cannabis bust
August 13, 2008
A man has been charged and will face court following the seizure of over $1 million worth of cannabis plants at Ocean Shores yesterday.
About 12:20pm, police from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command attended a house in Ocean Shores.
Whilst at the premises, officers executed a search warrant where it is alleged they discovered a large-scale sophisticated hydroponic cannabis set up in the roof of the property.
During the search police allegedly located and seized 392 cannabis plants, an amount of cannabis leaf and hydroponic equipment.
RTA to remove Brunswick Heads-Yelgun audible line marking
August 8, 2008
The RTA says it will remove audible profile line marking on the Pacific Highway upgrade between Brunswick Heads and Yelgun following community concerns about traffic noise.
An RTA spokesperson said an independent operational noise study was carried out between October and December last year after community consultation.
“The study investigated existing and projected traffic noise impacts for the next 10 years,” the spokesperson said.
“The study showed noise treatment measures, including a low-noise wearing surface, noise walls and architectural treatment of homes, all complied with the noise goal for the project.
Motorcyclist charged after police pursuit
July 30, 2008
A man has been charged and will face court following a pursuit at Tyagarah yesterday.
About 4.10pm, police from Tweed/Byron Highway Patrol detected a blue Yamaha motorcycle travelling north on the Pacific Highway near Tyagarah allegedly well in excess of the speed limit.
Officers attempted to stop the motorcycle. However, the rider accelerated away from police.
Highway patrol officers continued to follow the motorcycle and a pursuit was initiated.
