By Sue Clark on May 27, 2008 in Updates | 0 Comments
Just a reminder, there is a lighthouse events calendar at this site. Any lighthouse group wishing to publicize their event can have it listed here free of charge by contacting Lighthouse News through the Contact Page.
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By Sue Clark on May 21, 2008 in Updates | 0 Comments
A recent Lighthouse News story highlighted Environment and Heritage Minister Peter Garrett’s opposition to development on Nobbys Hill Lighthouse. Although Garrett says he is not completely against developing the site to make it more tourist friendly, he did again reject plans for accomodations and a restaurant on the property, according to a story on ABC Newcastle, Garrett on May 19 made the decision after examining 450 submissions, most against any development.
By Sue Clark on May 9, 2008 in Updates | Comments Off
An announcement was made today (May 9, 2008), that President Bush has signed the act designating Jupiter Inlet as an Outstanding Natural Area. Officials gathered at the lighthouse to celebrate Jupiter becoming the second in the nation lighthouse with this honor. Yaquina Head in Oregon is the only other lighthouse so named. Lighthouse News is still awaiting word on Piedras Blancas’ designation.
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By Sue Clark on Apr 18, 2008 in Updates | Comments Off
Clare Island Lighthouse, on the market since 2006, apparently has had no interest with a price tag of 2.1 million Euros ($3,303,912 USD). The company listing it has cut the asking price down to 500,000 Euros, or only $786,645.90 USD. Want to make an offer on it at that price?
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By Sue Clark on Apr 9, 2008 in Updates | Comments Off
The council listened to its citizens. See related article for the full update on this story.
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By Sue Clark on Apr 2, 2008 in Updates | Comments Off
Lighthouse News has recently added a Flickr RSS stream to the bottom of the page. These are the latest photos tagged “Lighthouse” on Flickr. They change as new ones are uploaded by photographers. Hope you enjoy them.
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