The controversial roll-out of Telstra’s 5G network across the Shire has taken another step forward, with the announcement of a new proposed installation in the heart of Byron Bay. As opposition to the upgrades continues to boil, the telco announced its intention to upgrade its...
5G protests in Byron, while councillors sit on fence By Paul Bibby, The Echo ‘When one leg’s on one side of the fence and the other leg is on the other side, you end up sitting on it.’ This comment from Byron Councillor Michael Lyon aptly summarised the...
By Hans Lovejoy, The Echo A proposal to upgrade an existing Telstra tower to 5G in the Byron Arts & Industry Estate has sparked strong resistance from two early childhood learning centres, located within close proximity. Public submissions close October 15 for the proposal, which is located...
By Paul Bibby, The Echo The communications watchdog has refused to investigate alleged breaches of telecommunications law by Telstra in relation to the installation of 5G technology in Mullumbimby. In response to a complaint from anti-5G campaigners who detailed a raft of alleged breaches, the Australian Communications...
“If you are not currently working to stop 5G this means you don’t understand it. Nothing else matters anymore.” Leading activist Around Australia a vocal band of activists have joined a worldwide protest movement against the arrival of the next generation in wireless technology known as...
Dean Jeffreys - Filmmaker and local Activist Source: The Feed By Nick Kwek, SBS The Feed. The fight against 5G is most definitely on. As 5G protests and misinformation mount around the world, many Australians are concerned the next generation mobile technology could pose health risks. In fact, a recent poll...
By Paul Bibby, The Echo Byron Council has made an 11th-hour submission opposing the construction of 5G mobile cells in the heart of Mullumbimby. Telstra is planning to build the facility at 95 Dalley Street as part of the rollout of 5G technology across the country. Hundreds of...
It’s being touted as revolutionary – the fastest internet connection we’ve ever experienced. But some Byron Shire residents are concerned about the potential health risks associated with the 5G network – taking to the streets to protest. Source NBN News. ...
