The most wonderful June day, a strip of sea sparkled under a warm sun. The sea was painted, pallet perfect, in pale blues just as the 'perfect sky upon a painted ocean' phrase fell out of some poet's mind in the dim distant past. Flocks of birds worked... Read More

Everyday the media continue to paint a picture of doom and gloom in the economic world. How about YOU? Are you being affected by the downturn in the economy? If so, how is your health? Are you taking good care of yourself, or has stress got the better... Read More

While some sectors have been feeling the effects of the global credit crisis, it's pretty hard to dampen down spirits in the Bay! Many businesses are not wasting the opportunity to develop new niche markets and take advantage of the opportunities recessionary... Read More

Over the last two weeks, you have all had a serious lesson on chasing pussy, so I thought this week I would concentrate on something close to my heart. With the Queen's birthday having just past, I must admit that I have been put off my food, by H.R.H,... Read More

The government is planning to ban the use of cellphones in cars, a great move if it saves lives on the road. Let's not stop there. The ban should tackle some equally dangerous driver habits at the same time. It's difficult to quantify stupidity, so... Read More

At Transportation Taskforce meeting we were updated on the forthcoming change of bus service provider. The familiar friendly Bay Hoppers got the chop from the contract from the end of June when it was retendered by the Regional Council, Environment... Read More

Following from last week's introduction on How to Chase Cats, we covered selection of your cat, colour, attitude and some simple rules. This week, we take a look at how to chase. Firstly, it's really important to warm up. A few stretches, head shakes... Read More

Tomatoes are being reared in oppressive conditions, raised on excrement and grown in cramped, artificially heated conditions. A team of activists from the RR headquarters, (also the secret base of the Mangrove Liberation Front) swaps crops this week... Read More

Last week was full-on for Council as we heard people who had submitted to the draft annual/ten year plan and wished to speak to their submission. It was interesting, informative and the best round of verbal submissions I've listened to. As with written... Read More

There's a lot to do most days when you're a dog. Eating, sleeping, eating, watch-dogging, eating, growling, thinking about eating and … recreation. The best form of recreation for a healthy, energetic dog is chasing the cat. And contrary to... Read More

As if pigs didn't already have enough to worry about, firstly busted for masterminding the swine flu epidemic that has ravaged (?) the world. Now they're at the centre of cruel farming allegations. Pigs have always been troublesome. Just ask Kermit.... Read More

It's been very interesting ploughing through submissions received from some of you on Councils draft annual/10 year plan. Submitters' views cover all points of the quadrant with some left field suggestions thrown in as well. One submitter is appalled... Read More