←Volume 28
January 21, 2014
In this Issue:
Cinema review – Her
Based on Maurice Sendak’s children’s book about a little boy living in a fantasy world, it might be argued that Jonze’s latest film Her features that same kid, only now grown up
Greens in glass houses
Byron Shire councillor Diane Woods, Brunswick Heads. Reading Tom Tabart’s letter, two things struck me. The first was a reminder to my diary that when I do retire from politics, to go quietly and leave it at that.
Josh chips off a win at Bruns woodchop
He's not exactly built like a tank, but champion woodchopper Josh Adamson has his swing down to a tee. And that's because he is a professional golfer.
Byron shopping mall plans to be revised
Plans for a shopping centre and underground car spaces in the southern end of the Byron Woolies carpark will be reworked after a meeting was held between the developer and Byron Shire Council.
Cost of council election campaigns revealed
While incomparable in size and scale to state and federal election budgets, local government donation and expenditure disclosures reveal the same transparency issues.
Flickerfest shines in Byron and beyond
Now in its 23rd year, Flickerfest remains Australia’s leading short-film festival. Curated by Bronwyn Kidd, who along with Shane Rennie have collaborated to build an impressive event that now tours to more than 50 locations around Australia.
All aboard the Zion Train
Zion Train are dub/dance pioneers and have been undisputed leaders in the genre for the past two decades. The band were heavily involved in alternative and DIY underground culture in the UK during the 1990s as well as being the purveyors of the finest roots reggae music during that period.
