Bryon Bay Backpackers

Shhh! Byron residents are sleeping

BYRON Bay residents in the path of a noisy night-time backpacker trail are hoping new “quiet signage” will bring them some relief.

Residents of the Butler St Reserve precinct, which is situated between the Byron Bay town centre and the Arts Factory backpacker hostel, are regularly disturbed by party-goers on their way home from the pub.

A request to Byron Shire Council that six “quiet” signs be erected around the area, which they would pay for, was approved at yesterday's Byron Shire Council meeting.

Resident Paul Jones told the meeting that residents were also in talks with surrounding pubs, clubs and tourist accommodation to help keep pedestrian noise down.

In other decisions at yesterday's Byron Shire Council meeting:

* A new Telstra telecommunications tower in Mullumbimby was approved, despite concerns from some councillors about possible health impacts.

Telstra had applied to increase the size of an existing 30m monopole with a 35m monopole in Dalley St, to improve mobile phone coverage.

Councillor Basil Cameron moved the decision be deferred until more information was available on the tower's possible radiation output, but his motion was unsuccessful.

No public submissions were received on the proposal, which Mayor Jan Barham suggested was due to a lack of detail in the advertisement for the application. A Telstra representative assured councillors the tower's radiation outputs would be 1250 times below permissible levels.

* Big developments in Ballina were blamed for a new bat colony taking roost at Suffolk Park. Without being specific, Cr Barham said three or four developments in the Ballina Shire had led to a loss of vegetation and were likely to have brought the bats to the Byron Shire.

Cr Barham was responding to a petition from 29 Suffolk Park residents who want action from council to manage the newly-formed colony. Residents say the 300-odd bats are noisy, smelly and destructive, and pose a risk to human health.

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Activities at Nomads Byron Bay backpackers hostel – loads to keep you entertained!

MONDAY

Beach Games 12 pm-meet @ reception

From 12 noon til 3pm ( if it is overcast, rainy or too windy there will be movies in the TV room) Located 100meters on the right hand side of the Byron Bay surf club Huge white Nomads Flag will be flying high! Beach games – Professional volley ball setup – Other games available upon request. FREE sunscreen, Free Games & new Friends Big sheet for sun tanning (possible nibbles and candy, Possible musical boom box!)

Bush tucker walk: Meet at reception @ 3:30

With bush man Cockatoo Paul. 2 minute bus ride! Lots of knowledge in a short 200 meter walk, (the event will still run if it is raining) Bring shoes or thongs, water and sunscreen Free pick up @ 3:40 Free drop off @ 5:30 learn survival tricks in the outback, eat flowers berries and plants,get taught about Medicinal plants, how to keep cool by hugging trees, how to get water from trees, how to catch animals and throw spears! The walk is about 200 meters in length as everything is so close around you.

Cheeky Monkeys- VIP NIGHT- Meet at reception @ 6:45pm

We will all walk down as a happy little family in a big group. If you don’t want to head down just yet there is a Free courtesy bus to Cheeky Monkeys til 10pm! Huge $5 mexican meals! Free Drinks and Free entry on arrival VIP table with free Jugs of beer and free nibbles TUESDAY

Bush tucker walk: Meet at reception @ 3:30

With bush man Cockatoo Paul. 4 minute bus ride! Bring shoes or thongs, water and sunscreen Free pick up @ 3:40 Free drop off @ 5:30 learn survival tricks in the outback, eat flowers berries and plants,get taught about Medicinal plants, how to keep cool by hugging trees, how to get water from trees, how to catch animals and throw spears! The walk is about 300 meters in length as everything is so close around you. Also enjoy a free beer after your short bush walk!

WOODYS BEACH SHACK NOMADS VIP NIGHT

Get your stamp @ reception for Free entry – Free drink on arrival before 11pm Newest coolest backpacker barr this is a must see if you are in Byron! Wicked drinking games Like flip cup, roulette, ring of fire – whatever is requested.

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