http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:00:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As many of you are aware Stage One at Tallowood Ridge is now complete.  With only a few lots remaining they are affordable with great views! Tallowood is nestled into a stunning small valley which is 1.3 km by existing bikway and walking track from the town of Mullumbimby. North facing, the ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/tallowood-launch-party/ Located in downtown Mullumbimby, which is five minutes away from Tallowood Ridge Estate, the annual Mullum Local Food Festival is a celebration of Byron Shire's fresh food. The free family-friendly event will feature local produce stalls, forums, children’s activities, delicious organic food, and special presentations from Jerry Coleby-Williams of ABC’s Gardening ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/events/mullum-local-food-festival-%e2%80%93%c2%a0another-community-event-near-tallowood-ridge/ The annual Mullum Music Festival is on again! Since 2008, the streets of Mullumbimby have come alive with one the most unique music events in the country. It’s a festival for everybody - with men, women, children and dogs able to participate in this "demographically and stylistically inclusive event". In ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/events/mullum-music-festival-five-minutes-from-tallowood-ridge-estate/ Next time you head down to Brunswick Heads listen out for the sound of church bells as it's likely to mean whales have been spotted cruising by. A novel initiative of the Taking Care of Brunswick Community Economic Transition Plan (CETP), the bells of St Thomas Anglican Church will ring each ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/activities/whale-watching-in-brunswick-heads/ Byron Bay Writer's Festival, which is held only 15 minutes from Tallowood Ridge Estate at North Beach (formerly known as Byron Bay Beach Resort) on August 5-7. Pilger was the youngest journalist to receive Britain’s highest award for journalism, Journalist of the Year, and the first to win it twice.  His ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/events/byron-bay-writers-festival/ There has never been a better time to purchase land or build a house in the beautiful Byron Shire! The NSW Government has not only extended stamp duty benefits for First Home Buyers but has also introduced stamp duty savings for Seniors.  Another great initiative is the Home Builders Bonus that ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/save-on-stamp-duty/ In order to address the shortage of affordable housing in the Shire, Byron Bay's Byron Shire Council recently scrapped Section 94 (developer) fees for granny flat developments. This allows people to build an extra dwelling on their property without having to spend an extra $20,000 or more in fees. Tallowood Ridge ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/affordable-house-and-land-packages/ Kids of all ages can have fun celebrating all things old, secondhand and recycled at the Old and Gold Festival on Saturday June 11th in Brunswick Heads. It will be a great family atmosphere in the school grounds. Apart form all the bric-a-brac and toy stalls, Kim and Leisa will again ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/events/bag-a-bargain-at-the-old-gold-festival-in-bruns/ The second 10-kilometre Mullum to Bruns Paddle on Sunday May 29 is the perfect opportunity for families to get active together in one of the shire’s most stunning and vibrant waterways. "Regardless of whether you are on a canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, surf ski, rowboat or dragon boat, paddling is a ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/events/mullum-to-bruns-paddle-sunday-may-29-2011/ After the success of Stage One, we are now working on completing the final design for the fully quipped Toddlers Play Park as part of the Stage Two release.  Conveniently located in the heart of Tallowood Ridge Estate, it will be the perfect solution for parents who don’t feel like ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/1214/ Bob Dylan, ZZ Top, BB King, Grace Jones, Elvis Costello and John Legend – these are some of the international talent slated to play at the iconic East Coast Roots & Blues Festival this Easter. For the first time in its 22-year history, this iconic event will be held over six ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/events/bob-dylan-at-byron-bays-bluesfest/ Plunging dramatically into a palm-shaded gorge roughly 100-metres below, Minyon Falls is a spectacular sight after a bout of heavy rain. Minyon Falls is part of a larger area known as Minyon Falls Flora Reserve, which, because of its high scientific, recreational and scenic value is excluded from all logging operations. ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/activities/minyon-falls-minutes-from-tallowood/ Exciting news for all of our purchasers... Construction Certificate approval has just been recieved and works will begin on site Monday 20th of December.  We will begin with erosion control fencing and moving machinery into place in anticipation of earthworks of Stage One.  Thank you to all of our purchasers ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/construction-begins/ Established in the Byron Shire more than two years ago, OZ Stand Up Paddle (SUP) operates from Brunswick Heads, just outside of Mullumbimby near Tallowood Ridge Estate. A great way to explore the Brunswick River at either low or high tide, SUP is a family friendly activity that is quick to ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/go-stand-up-paddling-in-bruns/ One of Indigenous Australia’s most engaging, entertaining and memorable performers has been shortlisted by Tourism Australia to appear on stage with Oprah Winfrey when she comes to Australia later this year. A resident of Brunswick Heads, which is located 15 minutes drive from Tallowood Ridge Estate, Dhinawan hopes to meet the ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/local-indigenous-artist-shortlisted-to-meet-oprah/ Located right on the outskirts of Tallowood Ridge, the beautiful and vibrant little town of Mullumbimby will once again host The Mullum Music Festival. Over four colourful days, existing venues throughout the town host over 100 performances, allowing festival-goers to amble from gig to gig (or ride for free on the ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/mullum-music-festival-near-tallowood-ridge/ Bangalow is once again gearing up for another exciting Billycart Derby!  This popular local event will take place in the main street of Bangalow from 8am Sunday 16 May.  The derby has been running since 1994 and now attracts entrants from beyond the local community and of all ages.  The organisers ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/bangalow-billycart-derby/ Mullumbimby now has it's own Farmers Market!  This is a wonderful and sustainable local event taking place every Friday 7am to 11am at Mullum Showgrounds. There are so many abundant stalls to choose from with such a wide array of locally grown fruit and vegetables, organic meat, local wine & ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/mullumbimby-farmers-market/ Visit Trish from Lois Buckett Real Estate on Site Saturday April 3.  Trish will be able to provide you with further information regarding new Stage Two release and remaining lots in Stage One. Give her a call on 0438599833 if you would like further information or would like to schedule another ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/agent-on-site/ Easter is almost upon us, which of course for the Byron Shire signifies the return of the annual East Coast Blues Festival.  It is quite a remarkable event attracting both national & international visitors alike. Some of the many talented musicians include Crowded House, Jack Johnson, The Fray, John Butler ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/events/east-coast-blues-festival/ Celebrating 50 years, the Brunswick Heads Woodchop Carnival and Festival of Fish and Chips kicked off last weekend with a spectacular fireworks display. This annual festival attracts people of all ages with its family-friendly program of events and activities that include a fishing competition, athletics carnival and woodchop program. You can ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/brunswick-heads-summer-carnival/ Stage One sold so well we have released Stage Two ahead of schedule, with 3 lots in Stage Two already sold. Stage Two offers some elevated lots facing onto the Parklands. Go to 'Current Release' page for details of Stage Two. http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/stage-two-release-ahead-of-schedule/ Ruth or Kelly of Mark Cochrane Real Estate, Mullumbimby will be available at Tallowood Ridge to show you around and answer questions on Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th from 12 to 12:30 and on Saturday from Noon to 1 pm. Listen for their announcements on FM station Triple ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/uncategorized/agent-on-site-for-qa/ October has been a great month for sales at Tallowood Ridge, with 5 sales exchanged. This increases our annual rate of sales to 60 lots per year and signals to us that the financial crisis is coming to an end, at least in the Byron Shire. With total of 20 ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/land-sales-on-the-rise/ We are pleased to report that Council voted last night to write to the NSW govt in support of the application by Simmonds & Bristow Pty Ltd for license to operate the onsite Sewage Management System (SMS). The SMS will temporarily provide sewer service to the lots in the initial ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/uncategorized/council-votes-to-move-forward-on-sewage-management/ Well, Mullumbimby has now made it onto the radar screen: The Sydney Morning Herald wrote an article today about “…the most desirable places to move to in country NSW, topping an ''amenity index'' compiled by geographers based on the attributes sea / tree / and hill-changers seek.” Mullumbimby ranked ... http://www.tallowoodridge.com.au/news/national-paper-profiles-tallowood-ridge/