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Colourful end to Variety Bash
More than 100 cars provided a colourful – and noisy – finish to the 3557km NSW Variety Bash at Byron Bay on Monday afternoon.
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Pedestrian safety on agenda
Byron Council is backing plans to improve pedestrian safety in Jonson Street, Byron Bay.
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Praise for surfer
Witnesses have praised the efforts of Coorabell surfer Luke Wrencher, who went to the aid of three young bodyboarders swept around Cape Byron.
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Jai grief still raw
More than 100 students, parents and friends gathered last Friday to support one another as they observed a minute’s silence in memory of Jai Morcom.
News
No 'Wilkies' in Katter's wishlist
QUEENSLAND independent Bob Katter says there's "no Andrew Wilkies" in his list of 20 conditions for Labor and the coalition to consider.
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- Woolgoolga crash baffles police
- Miner's wife, mistress meet at vigil
- Cap on US oil gusher removed
- Dead couple may get bravery awards
- Councils in new funding strife
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Entertainment
Fox, Pitt top celebrity sex list
BRAD Pitt and Megan Fox have topped a list of stars people would allow their partners to sleep with.
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- Paris may owe $US160k for movie
- Rihanna meets waxwork replica
- Rambo mad at stop sign ticket
- Jackson's landlord sues estate
- Keith Urban up for two CMA awards
Lifestyle
Special day to celebrate beards
FROM the humble goatee to the comforting chin curtain, there is a facial hair style all men. And what better way to show yours off than with World Beard Day.
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Sport
Byron hang on
In a game that went down to the wire, Byron Bay got up to beat Bangalow 27-26 in the minor semi-final of the Village Competition at Bangalow on Saturday.
- Surety wins Byron Bay Cup
- It's a local derby semi-final
- Rams finish with win
- Alan, Sput new Aussie champs
- Young Rams march to finals
Business
Qantas affirms two airline strategy
QANTAS Airways says global operating conditions have rebounded from historic lows, but the aviation industry remains competitive and potentially volatile.
- I am a billionaire: Clive Palmer
- Strong cattle sales at Ag show
- Sharp fall in SME credit growth
- Plush hotel a step closer
- Marketing gone viral, bru
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Graham Campbell Memorial Regatta
Saturday, 18 Sep, 2010 – 9am Ulmarra To be held in the Ulmarra Strait. This will be a three race series around buoys. For cats, trailer and deep keel yachts. View details » -
Lismore Cup
Thursday, 23 Sep, 2010 – 9am Lismore The Lismore Cup Carnival is one of the most popular carnivals in regional New South Wales. View details » -
Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic
Saturday, 23 Oct, 2010 – 8am Inverell The Grafton to Inverell International Cycle Classic is a one day event, beginning in Grafton passing through Glen Innes and finishing in Inverell. View details » -
Byron Bay International Film Festival
Friday, 4 Mar, 2011 – 9am Byron Bay Your World of Film in the Heart of Byron Bay. View details » -
21st Annual Lismore Gemfest
Saturday, 14 May, 2011 – 9am Lismore Since inception in 1990 the Gemfest has become the largest gem, crystal, jewellery and fossil show in regional Australia. View details »
