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1: Westheimer Swings / Greens Outnumbered On Splendour DA

In what was the climax to an emotional afternoon Byron Shire Council voted 5 to 4 to approve the hosting of a trial Splendour in the Grass festival at Yelgun in 2009. Dissenting votes were the Greens and Clr Lazarus. Councillor Peter Westheimer was considered to be t...
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Posted: 4Aug2008 03:08   Similar items

2: Mullumbimby Protests Sartor / Woolies Planning

Frustration and anger at moves by Woolworths to build a supermarket in the quiet streets of Mullumbimby burst into flames on the weekend and consumed a cardboard model of the proposed building. A crowd of 300-400 people gathered at a local park to hear a variety of s...
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Posted: 13Jul2008 10:34   Similar items

3: Reign Of Terror In New South Wales Scientific Community?

In a disturbing report on ABC Stateline last week (20th June) it was revealed that the former NSW State health minister John Hatzistergos had sought to silence the findings of a report from a Sydney scientist that was not to his liking. The NSW Health Depart...
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Posted: 25Jun2008 05:56   Similar items

4: Judy Wicks Visits Mullumbimby

On Tuesday 27th May, American community activist and successful businesswoman Judy Wicks gave a talk and workshop at St Johns Hall in Mullumbimby. Judy spoke about her experiences in Philadelphia where she has established a small business network (BALLE) that encourages...
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Posted: 28May2008 05:32   Similar items

5: Local Councils Launch Keep It Local Campaign

COUNCILS across NSW have warned their residents to be "very afraid" about the latest "pro-developer" laws proposed by the State Government. Local councils, shires and mayors joined forces last Friday to launch the "Keep It Local" campaign a bid to keep vital planning...
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Posted: 25May2008 06:22   Similar items

6: Jan Barham To Run For Mayor In Byron Shire Council Elections 2008

Byron Ballina Greens announced today that Jan Barham will again be their candidate for mayor of Byron Shire in the upcoming local government elections. If successful this will be Jan's second term as mayor after being elected in 2004 and after spending four ye...
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Posted: 21May2008 05:00   Similar items

7: So You Want To Be A Councillor

During the month of March, Mayor Jan Barham ran a course at the Byron Adult and Community Education College on "How to become a Councillor". With the local government elections coming up in September, this provided an opportunity for members of the community to ga...
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Posted: 16Apr2008 06:54   Similar items

8: Young Musicians Display Dazzling Talent At Sounds Unlimited Brunswick Heads

Young musicians turned on a dazzling display of talent at the Soundshell in Terrace Park at Byron Ballina Greens 'Sounds Unlimited' Youth Week celebrations last Saturday 5th of April 2008. Eight bands featuring students from Mullumbimby, Shearwater, & Byron...
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Posted: 15Apr2008 22:35   Similar items

9: Roberto Perez Promotes Resilient Communities In Byron Shire

On Wednesday the 12th March, in support of our efforts to create a resilient community in the face of increasing challenges, Kindred magazine and The Ethos Foundation presented a very special evening. Think Global, Eat Local: in conversation with Roberto Perez was ...
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Posted: 15Mar2008 01:35   Similar items

10: Local Action Challenges Global Economy

The destructive global economy can only exist as long as we are prepared to accept and subsidise it. We can reject it. We can start today by joining the local food movement and reap the wealth of benefits from re-linking farmers and consumers. Fresh, local food for all ...
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Posted: 6Feb2008 21:52   Similar items