October 2008 
The Lions Road Scenic Link.
In
1969, the NSW government rejected the building of a connection road
between NSW and QLD north of Kyogle, so the local community, under the
auspice of the local Lions Club, decided to do it themeselves.
A world class scenic
drive is the result.
July 2007
Wooyung - A History The
first whites were timber getters hunting for red gold. Stumps of red cedars
can be seen from Jones's Road marked by the cuts used to support standing
planks.
February 2004
Organising a series of free weekend seminars, Max
Boyd provides a starting point for discussion and feedback for
various industries, promoting sustainable development in the Tweed,
in the lead up to Local Government elections on March 27th.
November 2003
Walk of Remembrance and Centaur
Memorial. During the Second World War, 41 allied naval
and merchant ships were sunk off Australia's coast by enemy action.
Hundreds of service personnel and merchant seamen were killed in these
tragedies.
March 2003
The Paths of Yoga
- Unity in Diversity, by Filomena Aversa, practitioner and teacher
in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. A brief introduction to the origins
of Yoga and the various philosophical systems (Darshanas) which yoga
students and practitioners can apply.
March 2003
: Local Dog Exercise
Areas and dog friendly places in Byron Shire. A short article
about dog walks, designated pet friendly areas and some eateries
around Mullumbimby and the Byron Shire.
August 2001
Rare Mouse Found in the Border
Ranges National Park. Considered to be extinct until it was re-discovered
in 1981, a new population of an endangered native mouse has been
found for the first time in the World Heritage listed Border Ranges
National Park.
May 2001
Nightcap Oak A New Rainforest
Tree Species for New South Wales. The discovery of a new rainforest
tree in the forests of the Nightcap Range in far northern New South Wales
has excited the botanical world, and focused a spotlight on the spectacular
Mt Warning Caldera and its World Heritage National Parks and Reserves.
March 2001
One night only! Limpinwood Amphitheatre 5pm April 28. The
Jar are considered amongst Australia's finest traditional folk musicians,
renowned for giving dynamic performances straight from the heart, and having
relevance and enthusiasm for a wide audience. Join us for a pre performance
buffet dinner or set up early and watch the sun set and stars come out!
February 1999
The Big Climb by Stuart
O'Neill.
Climbing Mount Warning in the World Heritage
Central Eastern Rainforests (CERRA) of Australia sometimes
results in unexpected rewards.
January 1999
Tweed Economic Development Corporation launches
Ready for Business Investment portfolio launched by the
TEDC, to encourage economically and environmentally sustainable
development in the Tweed Shire.
December 1998
Osprey Breeding Observations Spring
of 1998 has been a great year for fledging of Ospreys on the Tweed River
estuary and the Tweed Coast.
National Parks and Wildlife Service
officers rescued a pair of chicks from serious difficulties during
a banding program.
November 1998
Bicycle Rides and Bushwalks
of the Tweed Valley. After several years of exploring the Tweed,
we have grown to enjoy many and varied bushwalks and cycle trips.
To narrow this down to favourites is not easy, but a couple stand
out ... by Robyn Cox
June 1998
Australian Whaling History by
Max Egan, Centre for Coastal Management, Southern Cross University.
Whaling
was Australia's first primary industry. Hunting was initially carried
out from small boats and the whales were towed back to a shore station
for processing.
November 1997
CALDERA TRACK PROPOSAL GAINS
IMPETUS by Larry Anthony, MP; Federal Member for Richmond
Widely believed to have potential equal to the great walking tracks of the
world, the Wollumbin Caldera region of Australia continues to suffer
from lack of funding. Local Member of Parliament for Richmond, Larry
Anthony, discusses the issues which need to be addressed if the vision
is to become a reality.
August 1997
Murwillumbah: Place of Many Possums
and Great Lunches! by Carmel Harris, Main Street Co-Ordinator
We all know that Ecotourism means sustainable nature based tourism. By definition
it also means cultural tourism.
Murwillumbah is truly central to the natural and cultural assets of the
World Heritage areas of the Wollumbin Caldera. Carmel Harris reckons
it is central to cultural life of the region and a fine example of a
truly rural town that has preserved its history and heritage.
June 1997
The magnificent Wedge Tail Eagle was
once hunted to the verge of extinction ... By Bob Moffat, NSW NPWS Ranger.
September 2000
Julian Rocks Marine Reserve. Established
as a marine reserve in 1982, after 10 years of lobbying by local users,
Julian Rocks is one of Australia's top dive spots. By Wandy Brouwer & Tim
Hochgrebe of Planula Diver's Retreat.
July 2000
Byron Bay finally has a “legal” Clothing Optional
Beach ... 3 glorious kilometres of clean, uncrowded white sand, clear
unpolluted seas and great surf.
A report by Peter Bentley of Sense
Adventures.
March 2000
Cocktails with Noel and Gertie. presented by Top
Hat Productions adapted from the works of Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. One
evening performance on 8 April 2000 in the bush garden setting of the
Limpinwood Amphitheatre.
February 2000
Science-Art Festival Symbols of Our Age Seminars,
Exhibition, Forum and Concert, re-uniting the sciences and the arts ushering
in a New Renaissance.
January 2000
What could Oscar Wilde's Salome, Tadashi Suzuki's Actor
Training Method and a Tea House in Limpinwood possibly have in common? Read
the review of the HOT HOT HOT! original performance by Brisbane's Frank
Theatre.
July 1999
Frank Theatre returns to Wollumbin for their third season
presenting Salome, by Oscar Wilde.
In May 1998, at the Limpinwood
Amphitheatre adjacent to The Teahouse, Limpinwood, Frank Productions
presented 3 evening performances of Macbeth, Crown of Blood.
In March
1999 they returned with Heavy Metal Hamlet. In October we will be treated
to a musical and colourful production of Salome. You'd be mad to miss
it!
June 1999
Tomewin - A History The
modern history of the Tomewin region dates from the mid 19th century
when first settlers engaged in timber getting, cattle grazing and banana
growing.
June 1999
Wholesome, Sustainable Outdoor
Education in the Tweed, by Greg Smith.
Adventure, fun,
challenges, healthy risk taking, and quiet reflection are ... offered
to schools and tertiary students participating in core components
of the education curriculum, the Outdoor Education Curriculum.
April 1999
The Bundjalung people for many miles around called the
mountain Wollumbin, ... it was an important sacred site, as their lives
and religion were strongly linked to the land.
An introduction
to the Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural
Centre (Tweed Heads Historic Site) and Bundjalung people of
Wollumbin.
March 1999
Heavy Metal Hamlet, an intriguing open air adaptation
of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Two evening performances in March in the bush
garden setting of the Limpinwood Amphitheatre.