Byron Bay

With mental health being the number one health burden in our society today, many people want to know what they can do to help. Byron Shire Citizen of the Year, Nicqui Yazdi has the answer, Mental Health First Aid training. Nicqui is the Director of Byron Bay based training organisation, the MindRight Institute and specialises in mental health and well-being courses.
The MindRight Institute will be conducting a ‘NEW’ 2 day Edition 2 Standard Adult Mental Health First Aid Certificate Course for interested community members, in order to help support people who either suffer from or may be developing a mental health problem.
The first day of the Mental Health First Aid training will mainly concentrate on depression and suicide prevention, with [...]

It is a privilege to live here in the Byronshire amongst such a creative community that year after year says, YES, to poetry.Â
A dozen local identities, students, teachers, professional actors, the mayor and musicians, Mich, Dylan and Allegro Gone Troppo— all said yes, to performing at our Dangerously Poetic Annual Poetry Day Lunch last Saturday. Richard Vinycomb said yes, to being the MC and an audience of about one hundred receptive listeners turned up to make it another resounding success.
We want to thank the local businesses - the Becton Beach Resort for giving us the beautiful Lakehouse as a venue, NRWC, Byron Stunning Stay, Ecosilk Bags,Lois Buckett Real Estate and Howard Storage World for contributing towards the [...]

Byron Events Functions does weddings, party, corporate events.
We make sure your day flows effortlessly and you take time for yourself, to relax and take it all in.
The special touches that make your function unique and thoughtful.
-ensure your function and all aspects are set up to your wishes
-scheduling
-co-ordination of all parties
-consultancy
-overseeing and attention to detail
-professional and personally dedicated
This is what sets Byron Events apart, we take pride in creating memorable events and helping you design your own personal experience.
Committed to your happiness and satisfaction.

Byron Events Function Management

Please be careful surfing in byron and broken head.
A NEWRYBAR surfer died after being dragged unconscious from the surf at Broken Head late yesterday. It is believed two off-duty lifeguards who were also surfing at the time, brought the 42-year-old man to shore and began performing CPR on him. However, despite their efforts, and the efforts of NSW ambulance paramedics who arrived by road from Byron Bay and Ballina and by air with the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter, the man never regained consciousness.
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Byron Bay holiday let hotline service.
A new batch of fridge magnets carrying the number of a hotline aimed at dealing with rowdy holidaymakers is being delivered around Byron Bay. This service is administered by the Holiday Letting Organisation (HLO) in partnership with the local real estate sector. It works by receiving complaints through a 24-hour hotline where an incident report is raised. If the address involved in the incident is on the data base of subscribers, which totals more than 400, a private security firm is called. If it is not on the list, the complaint is referred to the police. The next day the security hotline administrator calls the complainant, whose details are treated confidentially, [...]

Rous Water Regional Water Supply
(Property currently connected to the twin water supply in the Ballina, Byron, Lismore and Richmond Valley Local government areas)
Phone: (02) 6621 8055
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 2,000- 4,499 litres
Rebate: $100
Notes: Tanks purchased on or after 1 July 2005 are eligible for the current rebate.
+ $120 if all toilets connected and + $50 if washing machine connected to Rainwater Tank.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 4,500 – 8,999 litresRebate: $400
Notes: Tanks purchased on or after 1 July 2005 are eligible for the current rebate.
+ $120 if all toilets connected and + $50 if washing machine connected to Rainwater Tank.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 9,000 or more litres
Rebate: $500
Notes: Tanks purchased on or after 1 July 2005 are [...]

Justine Elliot, the Member for Richmond met with Barry Evans the Director of The Buttery this week to discuss the Buttery’s plans for a new facility in Bangalow.
The Buttery began in 1973 as a drop-in centre for youth, run by volunteers. Since those early days it has developed into one of the most successful programs of its kind providing residential treatment and outreach services for adults seeking treatment and assistance for addiction problems. Barry Evans Director of The Buttery said ‘The existing premises in Binna Burra are almost 100 years old and space for expansion is limited – the Buttery simply cannot meet the growing demand for beds in our therapeutic community’. The [...]

If you are coming to Byron Bay with this sort of activity in mind - then STAY AWAY!
What is drink spiking?
Drink spiking is when alcohol or another drug is added to your drink without you knowing. This results in you becoming drunk or drug affected unexpectedly. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be spiked, and it can happen at clubs, bars and at parties. Spiked drinks are also called a ‘mickey finn’ or being ‘slipped a mickey’.
What are the effects of drink spiking?
The effects of drink spiking depend on a number of things, including your size, weight and the amount or combination of the drugs used. You can become unconscious, not able to defend yourself, or remember what happened. [...]

For Information on the Pacific Highway please call the Roads and Traffic Authority on 132701 or visit www.rta.nsw.gov.au. Motorists are advised to proceed with Caution on all Byron Shire Roads as Flash Flooding can occur very quickly. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD MOTORISTS DRIVE INTO FLOOD WATERS. Residents who require flood assistance are advised to call their local SES on 132 500. For the latest road closure and flooding information
Listen to the radio - 2NR (FM94.5), 2LM (AM900), 2NCR (FM92.9), BayFM (FM99.9) and ZZZ (FM101.9)
LINK: BAY FM
The following websites also contain important flood information from the Australian Government - Bureau of Meteorology
Flood Warnings: http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/nsw/
River Heights: http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60140.html
Radar: http://mirror.bom.gov.au/products/IDR283.loop.shtml

Markets in the Northern Rivers Area
Ballina Market
Entertainment Area Canal Road Ballina
Ph/Fax: (02) 6672 2874 Bruce Williams
Art and craft stalls, local home grown produce and a variety of activities. Market held on 3rd Sun of month.
Bangalow Market
Showgrounds Bangalow NSW 2479
Ph: (02) 6687 1911
Stalls, arts & crafts & performances. 4th Sun of month.
Brunswick Heads Riverside Markets
Memorial Park Brunswick Heads NSW 2483
Ph: (02) 6684 4437 Gordon Wright
Riverside Markets at Memorial Park held from 7.30am to 3.00pm on the first Sat each month. Easter Market held on Easter. Annual Twilight Market held from 4pm to 9pm on the last Wed before Christmas.
Byron Bay Community Market
Byron Bay Community Market, Butler Street Reserve Byron Bay, NSW 2481 Ph: (02) 6680 6807
Victoria Kerrisk Fax: (02) 6685 7830
Email: [...]