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Spotlight on the ‘Dames’ at cancer fundraiser
With the red carpet rolled out, the spotlights on and the paparazzi at the ready, Byron Bay’s celebrity set turned out in force.
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Bangalow’s indoor pool a step closer
It has been 12 years in the making, but Bangalow is a step closer to getting a plan for a proposed 25-metre heated indoor pool complex.
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Saying no to Japan’s ‘scientific’ whaling
Whale activist Dean Jefferys joined forces with Rob Dalton from Whale Watching Byron Bay last Friday to stage a protest against Japan’s plans to kill 50 whales
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Long wait for road repairs continues
Shhhhh! I won’t say it too loud, but Tuesday marked the fourth anniversary of the collapse of a section of Lighthouse Road and the adjacent timber boardwalk.
News
Man charged over Falconer murder
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a drug dealer whose body was found in the Hastings River have arrested and charged a Sydney man with kidnapping offences.
- > Blackout cuts power to 200,000
- > US marines in major Afghan offensive
- > Actor loses fight for Skippy profits
- > No parole for British train robber Biggs
- > 'Death threat' SMS sent to mobiles
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Entertainment
Village wants Jackson re-naming
RESIDENTS of a Ukrainian village want to rename it after the late pop superstar Michael Jackson, a lawmaker who represents the village says.
- > Kevin Jonas and girlfriend engaged
- > Jackson's will filed in court
- > U2 launch world tour
- > Jackson funeral to draw huge crowd
- > Jackman invited to movie academy
Money
Delta Air launches Australian route
THE battle for air passengers on the busy Australia-US route has grown hotter with US airline giant Delta launching its inaugural Los Angeles to Sydney flight.
Sport
A-League football coup for Byron Bay
In what is a major coup, the new A-League football team, Gold Coast United, will play a trial game against Byron Bay Rams at the Rec Ground on Sunday week.
- > Byron Bay named top surf club
- > Mud runners clean up
- > Mullum Giants beat Devils in all grades
- > High-flying Rams take the sparkle out of Stars
- > Gold Coast Airport Marathon 2009
Lifestyle
Family dinners often end in tears: study
FOR years families have been told not to eat dinner in front of the television but a survey of mothers shows it may be the least volatile mealtime option.
- > YouTube doubles video size to 2GB
- > 'Wii-habilitation' keeps you active
- > ABC flicks switch to digital radio
- > Sharing the great Aussie dream
- > Teen boys better at maths, science
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Things To Do
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Tightrope Alley Live
Tightrope Alley live at the Ballina RSL. Friday, 3 Jul, 2009 – 7pm Ballina View event details » -
Ballina Players "My Fair Lady"
"My Fair Lady" will be at the Ballina Players Theatre. Friday, 3 Jul, 2009 – 8pm Ballina View event details » -
Two Magical Ballets
Two Magical Ballets at the Lismore City Hall. Friday, 10 Jul, 2009 – 7pm Lismore View event details » -
Troy Cassar-Daley "I love this place" Concert
Troy Cassar-Daley "I love this place" Concert at Ballina RSL. Sunday, 26 Jul, 2009 – 2:15pm Ballina View event details » -
The Wharf Revue
Presented by Sydney Theatre Company in Conjunction with NORPA. Tuesday, 6 Oct, 2009 – 8pm Lismore View event details »
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