Police seek information after Byron Bay robbery, kidnapping
August 20, 2008
Police are appealing for information following a break and enter and kidnapping at Byron Bay this morning
About 4am a 61-year-old Byron Bay woman was working alone inside a café on Clarks Beach when a man forced entry and threatened her with a weapon.
It’s alleged that the man stole a number of items from the premises before forcing the woman to assist him with loading the items into her four-wheel-drive.
The man allegedly drove the woman to a remote location in Byron Bay and forced her to help him unload the items.
Big-beat Batucada sound is coming to Byron
August 20, 2008
BATUCADA SOUND MACHINE
Monday 6th October
Hotel Great Northern
Doors open at 8pm for show at 9pm
Tix $22.50+BF presold/$27.50 at the door
Available from Oztix 1300 762 545 or at the venue 66 856 454
Batucada Sound Machine are forging new paths in global music.
Their massive mix of Brazilian beats with afrobeat, funk and hip hop has taken them throughout Australasia and the UK, including gigs at WOMAD Festival and Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Steve Biddulph to give two regional talks
August 17, 2008
Bangalow’s annual Fatherhood Festival has lured best-selling author and family psychologist Steve Biddulph to the district to give two regional talks
Biddulph and his partner Shaaron are the successful authors of five books, including ‘Raising Boys’, ‘The Secret of Happy Children’, ‘Raising Babies’ and ‘Manhood’.
His public talks are known worldwide as highly entertaining, practical and emotionally powerful.
“While researching Raising Boys’ third edition, I discovered that fathering time has tripled since the first edition — just 10 years ago,” Biddulph says.
Byron Council to act on coastal reserve encroachments
August 12, 2008
Byron Council is to take action against owners of prime beachfront properties in Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park, who have extended their backyards into the coastal reserve.
The council’s Director of Planning, Development and Environment Services, Ray Darney, said the boundary of the beach reserve would soon be surveyed to confirm the extent of illegal encroachments.
“Council is concerned about these encroachments, known as creeping backyards,” he said.
“The extension of backyards into the reserve has caused serious degradation of the coastal foreshore and its associated ecosystems.
George, Page joins Pollies for Small Business activities
August 10, 2008
Member for Lismore Thomas George and Member for Ballina Don Page will join more than 80 of their State and Federal colleagues across New South Wales as they are put to work as part of the NSW Business Chamber’s annual Pollies for Small Business program.
Mr George will be visiting local businesses Escape Coffee Lounge in Murwillumbah on Monday 11 August between 9am-11am and Café 29 Downtown in Lismore on Tuesday 12 August between 11am-1pm.
On Monday 11 August Don Page will be at Seaside Motorcycles, 21 Kerr Street, from 9.30am, and Byron Images, corner of Jonson and Lawson streets, from noon.
Mr George said he was looking forward to the experience of being in a small business operator’s shoes for a day.
Ning Feng, John Chen to perform in Byron Bay
August 10, 2008
What happens when you combine the talents of the youngest ever winner of the Sydney International Piano Competition with those of a young violinist who has been awarded the Paganini Prize in Italy, and been the only person in the 200-year history of the London Royal Academy of Music to ever be awarded 100% for an examination performance?
You get an evening of superb and sublime music presented by two of the world’s rising stars.
Ning Feng (violin) and John Chen (piano) will perform a program of sonatas through the ages. From Mozart and Beethoven, 200 years of musical history will be covered.
Splendour in the Grass move welcomed by Byron United
August 4, 2008
Byron United has applauded Byron Shire Council’s decision to back a trial Splendour in the Grass event at Yelgun in 2009.
Byron United president Ed Ahern said the council’s support for the 2009 event was a win for the festival organisers, business and the community.
“This trial event will enable council to evaluate the social, environmental and economic effects of moving festivals out of the town centre,” he said.
“While we’re confused by the Mayor’s lack of support on the day, we’re pleased that the majority judged this application on its merits, acknowledging the economic and cultural benefits of this event.
Police praise behaviour of Byron’s Splendour festival patrons
August 4, 2008
Police have praised the behaviour of revellers at a major music event at the weekend.
More than 17,500 people attended the two-day Splendour in the Grass Festival at Belongil Fields, just outside Byron Bay.
Tweed/Byron Local Area Command launched an operation targeting anti-social and criminal behaviour to ensure the safety and security of the event; however, despite the large influx of visitors to the town, officers detected a relatively small number of offences.
“Police have worked hand in glove with event organisers to ensure festival-goers could have a good time in a safe and secure environment,” Inspector Owen King said.
Motorcyclist charged after police pursuit
July 30, 2008
A man has been charged and will face court following a pursuit at Tyagarah yesterday.
About 4.10pm, police from Tweed/Byron Highway Patrol detected a blue Yamaha motorcycle travelling north on the Pacific Highway near Tyagarah allegedly well in excess of the speed limit.
Officers attempted to stop the motorcycle. However, the rider accelerated away from police.
Highway patrol officers continued to follow the motorcycle and a pursuit was initiated.
Liquor licensing officer to visit Tweed-Byron
July 28, 2008
The State’s most senior liquor licensing officer will meet police and council representatives from Tweed Heads and Byron Bay to discuss how new liquor laws can help address local alcohol-related problems.
Director of Liquor and Gaming Albert Gardner will meet Tweed and Byron Shire Council representatives including councillors, general managers and key staff, as well as senior police from the Tweed-Byron Local Area Command, at Tweed Heads police station tomorrow (July 29) from 9.30am to 11am.
The meeting will also discuss future directions for the Tweed-Byron Alcohol Response Taskforce which was formed one year ago to reduce intoxication levels and alcohol-related assaults in licensed premises.
The taskforce has focused on intensive case management of high-risk licensed venues.
