Local, national and world news for Byron Shire, NSW | Monday 21 July, 2008
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- Thursday, July 17, 2008
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Laneway art to recognise surfing and our legends
Surfing has been a major part of life at Byron Bay for more than 40 years, but its influence on the town's culture has had... -
PM invited to have a hand (or two) in art
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been invited to add his handprints to a new community art project that will... -
Rate increase of almost 10 per cent approved
Byron Shire ratepayers will be paying almost 10 per cent extra in rates this year. The State Government last week approved... -
Anti-Woolworths flames fanned at Mullum rally
The mayor wore a yellow 'Keep it Local' T-shirt, a real estate agent quoted Cicero, the director of Adult Education played... -
Lions president passes on Byron club 'crown'
After another successful year as president of the Lions Club of Byron Bay, Kerry O'Bryan has passed on the 'crown' to Peter... -
Peter brings Bay history to life in modern medium
Peter Duke drove into Byron Bay for the first time on the June long weekend in 1998 and was overcome by an 'incredible... -
Court to decide fate of Splendour in Grass
The Land and Environment Court will now decide if a trial Splendour in the Grass event will go ahead next year at the... -
Council backs southern Bangalow bypass to avoid 'giant nightmare'
By Gary Chigwidden Bangalow is heading for a 'giant nightmare' if the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) doesn't agree to... -
Pilgrims' joy warms hearts on a cold day
By Christine McNeil It was still chilly at 9am in Mullumbimby last Friday, yet from the park behind the council chambers... -
Devils use get out of jail card
The Byron Bay Red Devils used their get-out-of-jail card in a lacklustre 22-20 win over Ballina in the Retravision NRRRL... -
Rams take early initiative against Pottsville
The Hotel Great Northern Rams travelled to Pottsville in both premier and Premier reserves soccer last weekend. In the... -
Giants bounce back with win over Brothers
The Mullumbimby Giants bounced back from a home draw against Byron Bay the previous week to notch up a plucky away... - Thursday, July 10, 2008
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Phone call leads to 'gold-medal' win for Ocean Shores woman
In amongst all the rubbish behind her son's computer she found one of them, and then followed another anxious time - would... -
Community groups share swim $24,000
This year, $24,000 was raised from a record Byron Bay Winter Whales Ocean Classic, a little down on the previous year... -
New bid to lift image of Bay arts and industry estate
Then some years ago at the urging of the then Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce, it was renamed the Byron Bay Arts and Industry... -
Who is really paying for your cup of coffee?
Environmental sustainability and human rights are the greatest concerns of our time and when it comes to buying coffee,... -
10 years and 300 shows later, Suzie says its time to be part of audience
With her company Ku Promotions, Suzie has presented about 300 shows in the past 10 years. But Suzie now is going from... -
East Coast Bluesfest in line for yet another top award
It makes it the fourth year running that the festival has been nominated for the award, having won in both 2005 and 2006... -
Drug and alcohol project aims to give youth a voice
Which is why they are playing a leading role in the development of a drug and alcohol educational project to be launched... -
Celebrations all round for croquet
Players from across the region and south-east Queensland joined local players in the celebrations. Vice-president, Hazel...
Australian news
Jayant Patel touches down in Brisbane
Man killed in Sunshine Coast crash
Man may have broken arm stopping burglar
Briggs to represent Libs at Mayo
$20m collected from child support cheats
Woman escapes carjacker in Brisbane CBD
Govts planning to save drinking water
Bligh unconcerned Patel will be released
Govt climate plan differs from coalition
Pope's flies over pilgrims at Randwick
World news
Burma may release Suu Kyi in six months
Afghan situation is precarious: Obama
Five bombs explode in northern Spain
Woman in US baby mystery identified
Nepal assembly fails to elect president
Nine Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir
US troops should leave asap: Iraqi PM
Baby mystery woman's uterus was cut open
Typhoon hits Taiwan, kills 13
Aid workers taken hostage in Afghanistan
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