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FUNDING FOR BYRON BAY FC A GAME CHANGER

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FUNDING FOR BYRON BAY FC A GAME CHANGER

FUNDING FOR BYRON BAY FC A GAME CHANGER

Byron Bay Football Club will soon be able to begin a full renovation of their clubhouse thanks to $414,943 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.

A brand new second story will be added to the Clubhouse to provide the best possible experience to members, visitors and the wider community.

The renovations will also focus on ensuring more women have the opportunity to play for the Club.

Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin said the renovations would be a game-changer for the Club.

“Junior, youth and men’s and women’s teams will soon have a brand new, modern and fit for purpose sports facility to enjoy and make the Byron Bay FC and even better club to be a part of,” Mr Franklin said.

“The add-on will be more accommodating to all teams and will have dedicated facilities for women to encourage more female players to get involved in the game.

“The funding will also mean the Clubhouse can be FFA & FIFA compliant to be a ‘live site’ which will allow streaming of all games in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held right here in Australia.

“As Minister for Regional Youth, I am excited about the possibilities and opportunities this will open up for more young people, especially young women.”

Dedicated and modern change room and bathroom facilities for women helps remove the barriers women may face to getting involved in local sport and opens up the opportunity for growth at a local and higher competition level.

Byron Bay Football Club said this project supported the Club’s ethos and would make them stronger moving into the future.

“The football game we play in the Bay is all about the team, and the club we run is the same; amazing individuals coming together to create a hub for the local community to be as one. The NSW Government and this grant are now part of this great team.

“We are an inclusive club open to all and our future clubhouse will only make us stronger.”

Byron Bay FC also intends to make the renovated venue available to other community groups and organisations for hire to help support local events and fundraisers.

The Stronger Country Communities Fund is delivering new and upgraded facilities, infrastructure and programs that make a big difference to everyday life for people in coastal and country towns across the state.

Since 2017, the Stronger Country Communities Fund has invested over $500 million into regional NSW to support upwards of 1,900 local projects.

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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2024 HAS BEEN CANCELLED

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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2024 HAS BEEN CANCELLED

 

By Liam Jennings

To the surprise of many punters, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.

The announcement came today (27.03.2024) from an article posted on Tone Deaf stating “Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled, according to music industry reports.”

Splendour in the Grass then released a statement confirming that the festival was being cancelled due to ‘unexpected events’.

“With a heavy heart, we’re announcing the cancellation of Splendour in the Grass 2024, originally scheduled from Friday 19 July to Sunday 21 July in Ngarindjin/North Byron Parklands.” stated event organisers.

“We know there were many fans excited for this year’s line-up and all the great artists planning to join us, but due to unexpected events we’ll be taking the year off. Ticket holders will be refunded automatically. We thank you for your understanding and will be working hard to be back in future years.”

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To the surprise of many punters, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.

It was then followed up by a quote from Jessica Ducrou & Paul Piticco, co-CEOs of Secret Sounds, “We’re heartbroken to be missing a year especially after more than two decades in operation. This festival has always been a huge community effort, and we’d like to thank everyone for their support and overall faith. We hope to be back in the future.”

Many fans have taken to social media to vent their frustration, resulting in the official social media pages for Splendour in the grass disabling their comment section.

This news comes only one week after tickets went on sale to the public.

This has left festival goers believing it may be due to low ticket sales, similar to the announcement that Groovin the Moo 2024 has also been cancelled from insignificant sales.

Other festival organisers are blaming the cost of living on low ticket sales, however, large scale concerts, such as Fred Again, Taylor Swift, and recently Hozier, have all sold out within minutes. This is leaving fans to believe if it is in fact cost of living pressures, or festival organisers booking acts that don’t resonate with their audiences.

What to do if you’ve purchased tickets for the event:

If you have purchased tickets for Splendour in the Grass 2024, you don’t need to do anything – your ticket(s) will be automatically refunded back to your credit card/PayPal account and Moshtix will let you know when this has been done. Refunds will be processed within the next 5-10 business days.

Visit www.moshtix.com.au for any issues in relation to ticket refunding.

 

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Govt funding for five minor landslips in Byron hinterland

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Govt funding for five minor landslips in Byron hinterland

 

Five minor landslips in the Byron hinterland will be repaired this year, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

The landslips on Main Arm Road (two), Goonengerry Road, The Pocket Road and Left Bank Road, happened during the 2022 floods.

Evan Elford, Council’s Manager Infrastructure Recovery, said the news that the funding application was successful was very welcome.

“These slips have not resulted in any road closures, but the land is unstable and needs to be fixed to make sure there is no further damage in the future,” Mr Elford said.

“With the Byron Shire sustaining approximately $300 million in damage to roads, bridges and causeways, it is really terrific to get news that our application for funding for these repairs has been accepted and approved,” he said.

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The repair to the landslips includes:

  • Removal of existing debris and loose material.
  • Rebuilding table drains.
  • Revegetation of the slopes to prevent further erosion.

Staff will now finalise design plans for the repairs with the work expected to start in mid-2024.

 

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Council welcomes gazettal of Aboriginal names for Cape Byron and Julian Rocks

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Council welcomes gazettal of Aboriginal names for Cape Byron and Julian Rocks

 

Byron Shire Council welcomed the gazettal of dual names for two of Byron Bay’s most famous landmarks last week with Cape Byron to be also known by the traditional Aboriginal name ‘Walgun’ and Julian Rocks to be also known as ‘Nguthungulli’.

“This is such great news and we’d like to recognise and thank National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) who worked closely with Bundjalung of Byron Bay Aboriginal Corporation and the Cape Byron Trust,” Council’s Aboriginal Project Officer, Rob Appo said.

“To have traditional Aboriginal place names returned to geographic features in the Byron Shire is really positive and acknowledges the ongoing cultural connection to Country and language for Arakwal people,” Mr Appo said.

Walgun means shoulder in the Bundjalung language and the Walgun/Cape Byron area represents a place of spiritual and cultural significance, with the area used for important gatherings and ceremonial practices.

Nguthungulli/Julian Rocks is a significant and sacred Aboriginal site associated with a number of Dreaming stories of the Bundjalung of Byron Bay (Arakwal) people and the wider Bundjalung. Among the Bundjalung of Byron Bay (Arakwal) people, the traditional name Nguthungulli is used to refer to the Father of the World.

“Council looks forward to working with the NPWS on bringing the new dual names into signage to bring about greater awareness and recognition of the cultural significance of these landmarks,” Mr Appo said.

 

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