Bronwyn Winfield disappearance: $100,000 reward offered
March 11, 2010
Minister for Police Michael Daley today announced that a $100,000 reward would be offered to help Police solve the disappearance and suspected murder of Lennox Head woman Bronwyn Winfield.
Mr Daley said there are grave concerns for the welfare of the 31-year-old, who disappeared 16 years ago. “Ms Winfield was last seen at her Lennox Head home at 60 Sandstone Crescent on the 16th of May 1993,” he said.
Indigenous artists encouraged to enter Telstra Award
March 7, 2010
Indigenous artists from the New South Wales North Coast region are encouraged to enter their work in the 27th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award which is now open for entries.
In 2010 the Telstra Art Award will celebrate its 27th year and is the longest-running art award dedicated to the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Tourism Australia Global PR Team visits Byron
February 27, 2010
Tourism Australia is holding their annual Global Public Relations Conference at The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa this week.
The public relations representatives, who arrived in Byron Bay this week (25 February), work to promote Australia as a tourism destination internationally and domestically. They are making the most of their first visit to Byron by undertaking a famil of Byron and the broader Northern Rivers region.
Month-long celebration of surf art and culture about to begin
February 24, 2010
Local filmmakers Stephen Jones and Tatiana Velasco will share the story behind their soon-to-be-released surf art movie, El Mar Mi Alma (The Sea My Soul), on Friday evening, February 26, at a special event at Harvest Café, Newrybar.
Filmed on location in Chile by renowned photographer/cinematographer Dave Homcy, El Mar Mi Alma captures the essence of a coastal road trip and surfing journey with some of the world’s top pros – Dave Rastovich, Ramon Navarro, Dane Ward, Crystal Thornburg, Chris del Moro, Joel Parkinson, Christian Merello, Leo Acevedo and Diego Medina.
MP takes breast-screen petition to parliament
February 24, 2010
Ballina MP Don Page has submitted a petition to the NSW Parliament containing over 1300 signatures of local people opposed to the removal of mobile breast screening on the Far North Coast.
The terms of the petition brought to the NSW Labor Government’s attention: Read more
Bert Berghuis retires after 22 years at Teven Tintenbar School
February 23, 2010
Teven Tintenbar Public School’s longest-serving teacher, Bert Berghuis, has retired after racking up an astonishing 22 years of teaching at the school, and having taught over 1000 local students.
Bert was presented with a retirement medallion by Greg Cloak, School Education Director, North Coast Region, at the school today.
Viv Richards proves a hit in Ballina
February 21, 2010
West Indian cricket legend Sir Viv Richards proved a hit with the crowd when he appeared as guest speaker at a function at the Ballina Seagulls Rugby League Club on Saturday night.
After a very funny warm-up of the crowd by co-speaker, former Australian paceman Rodney Hogg, Richards shared his thoughts on a cricket career which saw him dubbed the Master Blaster for his aggressive and entertaining batting.
Northern Rivers carpooling network launched this week
February 17, 2010
Australia’s first regional carpool network launches to the NSW Northern Rivers community this week.
Already, partner organisation Southern Cross University has 78 staff and student members registered with the scheme and using it regularly, following a successful pilot program last year.
Life and work of Fred Hollows on show at Tweed Heads Library
February 15, 2010
The Tweed Heads Library is hosting a touring exhibition which celebrates the life and work of the late Professor Fred Hollows, from 17 February to 3 March.
In Fred’s Footsteps uses pictures and stories to outline the life and achievements of Fred Hollows and the continuing work of The Fred Hollows Foundation.
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Southern Cross University welcomes 3000 new students
February 13, 2010
Around 3000 new students will get their first taste of university life with a host of orientation activities under way at Southern Cross University campuses from February 15 to March 12.
Student Affairs Officer Ann-Maree Wilkinson said orientation, which this year is themed ‘Activate’, marked the beginning of university life for new students and a big welcome back to returning students.
