Missing person located – Mullumbimby
November 30, 2011
A man missing on the near Mullumbimby has been located.
The 22-year-old had been missing from Huonbrook since about midday on Monday.
Police from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command, with assistance from the Volunteer Rescue Association, commenced an extensive search for the man.
About 3.20pm on Tuesday 29 November 2011, the man walked into a house on Huonbrook Road, Huonbrook.
He was found suffering minor dehydration but did not require medical treatment. He told police he went for a walk and became disorientated.
Police appeal to locate missing man – Mullumbimby
November 29, 2011
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man from Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs missing in the state’s far north.
About 9am yesterday (Monday 28 November 2011), two men, aged 22, were resting at a waterhole near Huonbrook Road, Huonbrook, as they travelled from Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs to Pottsville.
The men fell asleep in the car between 12 noon and 12.30pm and shortly after, one of the men woke up to find the other man was not in the car.
After conducting a search of the area, he attended Mullumbimby Police Station to report the other man missing.
Police from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command, with the assistance of Volunteer Rescue Association, conducted an extensive search of the area; however, the man was not located.
The missing man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of medium build and with sandy-blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a t-shirt, shorts and no shoes.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the man should immediately contact Byron Bay Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
$1m funding boost for Margaret Olley Art Centre
November 28, 2011
Tweed Shire Council and the Tweed River Art Gallery Foundation have welcomed today’s Federal Government announcement that it will provide $1 million towards the creation of a Margaret Olley Art Centre at the Tweed River Art Gallery in Murwillumbah.
The Mayor of Tweed, Councillor Barry Longland, said the Federal Government contribution was a valuable and greatly appreciated step towards realising a vision to establish the Margaret Olley Art Centre in the Tweed.
It follows an announcement this month by the Margaret Hannah Olley Art Trust that the late Australian artist had bequeathed $1 million to establish a recreation of her studio and elements of her home and wanted it built in the Tweed, where she spent time as a child.
Council formally accepted the Margaret Olley Trust’s offer last week, to establish the centre as an extension of the Murwillumbah gallery.
Lennox Head gets into the Christmas carols spirit
November 28, 2011
After rescuing the hugely successful and popular Lennox Head Carols last year by donating $5000 toward the event, the Macadamia Castle has announced that they will be the major sponsor for the 2011 event.
“We will be funding the fireworks display and also sponsoring the arrival of Santa,” said Macadamia Castle owner and Knockrow resident Tony Gilding.
“And what an arrival it will be! We can’t tell you too much but we can tell you to keep your eyes skyward.”
The Macadamia Castle will be at the Carols and will provide free Bunny Petting.
Saffin raises in Parliament concerns over wild dogs
November 28, 2011
Page MP Janelle Saffin has raised her concerns about the growing problem of wild dogs in the local area.
“This is something I have talked about in Parliament this year, and is an issue where all levels of government have some responsibility,” she said.
“There are clear social and economic impacts of wild dogs on the grazing industry across Australia, and conservative estimates put the cost at about $60 million a year.
“As I said in Parliament in July this year, the management of wild dogs is primarily a state and territory responsibility with local government and other local management committees of varying names, but the same type of responsibility is involved.
A Click in Time – Celebrating the Centenary of Australian Surfing Photography 1911 – 2011
November 28, 2011
With names like Blood and Guts, Shipsterns, Spooky’s and Pipeline, you would think these names are more associated with horror movies rather than four spectacular Australian surf breaks that are featured in the Centenary of Australian Surfing Photography Exhibition when it opens in Yamba next Saturday night.
After 18 months planning and research for the exhibition, 100 professional and amateur surfing photographs from every state and decade from 1911 showcase a diverse range of skill, content and creativity while at all times showing some technical merit.
Lengthy delays expected following fatal collision – Tenterfield
November 27, 2011
Police are advising motorists to expect lengthy delays on the Bruxner and New England Highways, about five kilometres north of Tenterfield, following a fatal collision involving three vehicles.
About 12.45pm today (Sunday 27 November 2011), three vehicles collided at the intersection of the Bruxner Highway and New England Highway.
Details are limited at the current time, however, one male believed to be aged in his 50s has died and up to eight other people have been injured.
Both lanes of the New England Highway are currently closed and a number of local diversions are in place for north and southbound traffic.
The highway is not expected to be fully reopened for some time.
Vehicle drivers, particularly of heavy B-doubles, are asked to delay their journey or take alternative routes until further notice.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner into the circumstances surrounding the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Sports Charity Lunch raises money for Movember
November 26, 2011
The inaugural Movember Sports Charity Lunch at the Byron at Byron Resort on Friday (25th November) was a sell-out success.
The restaurant seated 103 sports fans, eager to hear of the successes and challenges faced by some of Australia’s most loved sports icons.
MP calls for end of Canadian asbestos exports to sub-continent
November 25, 2011
Page MP Janelle Saffin has moved a Private Members Motion in Federal Parliament to recognise the action of Australian governments in dealing with the impacts of asbestos-related diseases.
“We have first-hand experience of the tragic legacy of asbestos with constituents of Page who worked at the James Hardie mine at Baryulgil,” she said.
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Belinda Jeffery says education is the key to regional sustainability
November 25, 2011
Educating consumers to buy fresh, seasonal foods is one of the keys to reducing food miles, according to former restaurant owner, television presenter and acclaimed cookbook author Belinda Jeffery.
Ms Jeffery will be a keynote speaker at the Australasian Regional Food Cultures and Networks Conference on November 29 and 30 at Kingscliff’s Peppers Resort, which is organised by Southern Cross University’s School of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
