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Helena Norberg-Hodge and John Page, Byron Bay Hands up everyone who wants another high-end tourist resort in Byron: a place for already pampered outsiders to be pampered still further, at the expense of local livelihoods and community – and on one of the most stunning and ecologically delicate pieces of land in the Shire… No takers? Pity, because that’s what we are going to get if we allow a Development Application currently before Council for the Linnaeus Estate on Seven Mile Beach to be approved. Whereas the appalling narcissism and crass consumerism of Byron Baes will (hopefully) be...

AMHERST — Amherst business leaders are countering a petition seeking a six-month moratorium on the town issuing building permits for construction of residential buildings with three or more dwelling units.The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce recently...

Amherst Town Hall renovation to impact parking spaces FILE PHOTO Published: 3/14/2021 8:07:58 PM AMHERST — A prime parking lot in downtown Amherst will either be removed entirely or shrunk in size when the North Common in front of Town Hall is renovated. Afters several years of planning, presentations and discussions, the Town Council is likely to vote later this month on the project that Town Manager Paul Bockelman said could leave more than half of the 32 parking spaces, under one scenario, or eliminate vehicles from the site entirely. Bockelman said the vote at the March 22 meeting wou...

Vaccine rollout: Are military leaders the right people for this job? According to the experts, yes, there really is no one better when it comes to tricky logistical issues than military types March 12, 2021 Fortin responds to a question on COVID vaccines during a news conference on Jan. 14, 2021 in Ottawa (CP/Adrian Wyld) It’s strange now to watch the press conference in which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada’s plan for getting COVID-19 vaccines into and across the country, and ultimately into people’s arms. He delivered this news from his customary spot in front of Ride...

Stretchy pants Trading yoga pants for structured slacks is going to be a wardrobe 180. Fortunately, some companies have started producing office-appropriate in-betweens. Think wrinkle-resistant fabrics, elastic waistbands, and slightly slouchier silhouettes. M.M. LaFleur calls this one its version of a “sweatpant for work.” Shoes That Fit Upgrading from slippers to stilettos in one fell swoop is probably not what the foot doctor ordered. Stylish, supportive flats are a good first step. The Birdies brand, noticed on such notables as Meghan Markle, feature classic styles that claim to be �...