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Trying hard to lose AmericaWednesday, 09 July 2008 | The Byron Shire Echo
It looked like more people made the journey from Nimbin than from Byron Shire to support the proposition of Independence from America Day on July 4. Demonstrating their commitment to, and love of, a good, colourful action, the small but enthusiastic band of supporters made their way through town to the delight of many pedestrians and frustration of many motorists. Read More |
Reinventing farming methodsWednesday, 09 July 2008 | The Byron Shire Echo
Pictured: David Marsh, right, with Rhonda and Keith Wrigley at their farm in The Pocket.
Brunswick Valley Landcare’s next workshop features David Marsh, an innovative farmer and inspiring speaker who is in demand around Australia because of the results he is obtaining with his farming methods. The workshop is part of BVL’s Environmental Trust-funded education project to improve people’s awareness of biodiversity in this area, which has the highest biodiversity values in the state. The workshop will give landholders ideas they can use to integrate biodiversity into their farming...Read More |
Rusty GromfestTuesday, 08 July 2008 | Eve Jeffery
The Rusty Gromfest is one of the largest grommet events in Australia, attracting competitors from all over the world. Many junior surfers see this competiton as one of the important stepping stones to the professional circuit.
Three local Lennox groms, Lyla Wright 15, Steph Single 13, and Zac Wightman, already a third year gromfest veteran at 9 years old, will head out into the waves this weekend in the hope of struuting their stuff for those all important judges. A surfing career starts at a young age and the trio are getting in on the ground floor. Read More |
Banish the big box!Tuesday, 08 July 2008 | Ziggi Browning
The Mullumbimby Community Action Network (MCAN) is calling for a
demonstration at noon on Saturday, July 12, to protest against the
Woolworth proposal. One of the organisers, Deborah Lily, told The Echo,
‘This may be our last opportunity to come together in unity and send a
strong message to Sartor before he decides on the current modifications
to the Big Box.’Read More |
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Mandy NolanThe Chronicles of NannaWednesday, 09 July 2008
I adore my Nanna. On her next birthday she will be 93. She is opinionated, tactless and has that self- assured righteousness of a woman who's almost seen out a century. She used to love listening...Read More | Mungo MacCallumHigh hurdles for Rudd’s carbon policyWednesday, 09 July 2008
Garnaut’s interim report on the economics of climate change is couched in vivid and passionate language about the threat to the Barrier Reef, the snowfields and the Murray Darling: but it can be...Read More |
EditorialTwo sides of the same coinWednesday, 09 July 2008
While the multi-million dollar taxpayer-funded papal visit looms over Sydney, and the NSW police prepare to enforce Iemma’s adhoc and probably unconstitutional laws protecting the sensibilities of...Read More | Columns Lead StoryThe rattled confessions of a tired and emotional tipsterTuesday, 08 July 2008
Winter in the Wide Brown sees the blooming of what is possibly the nation’s most popular passive pastime – the tipping competition.
As an armchair expert, I’ve been involved in plenty,...Read More |
