NBC6: 11 Bicyclists Hit By SUV In West Miami-Dade Co.
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A group of about 40 cyclists was traveling about 30 mph down Southwest 62nd Street when a gray sport utility vehicle pulled out of an apartment complex, hitting 11 of the riders. “All my friends are on the ground,” one cyclist said. [...]

Jake Voelcker: A Critical Review of the Legal Penalties for Drivers Who Kill Cyclists or Pedestrians
Abstract: This paper critically reviews the regulation of motor vehicles in Britain, and in particular the prosecution of drivers who kill cyclists and pedestrians.
The development of road traffic regulation is discussed with particular emphasis on the social and legal processes [...]

This is a request for assistance to find a missing diary of German cycle tourist Leszek Wereszka.
Tragically, Leszek was killed last week while riding to Adelaide, refer to article below.
The article notes:
Mr Wereszka lost one of his diaries at a visitor information booth in Nimmitabel, NSW. If anyone finds the journal, written [...]

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This morning (5/8) on 3AW, Nick McCallum and John Michael Howson took part in a talkback session relating to news yesterday [...]

Note: This is a response to Dr John Reids statements reported in the Melbourne media, that the so-called ‘Hell Ride’ should be banned, in the wake of the Coroners inquest into the death of James Gould.
Dear Dr John Reid,
I am a cycling safety advocate and a committee member of the Bicycle Federation of Australia. [...]

The Bicycle Federation of Australia and the Cycling Promotion Fund , working with the Sydney South West Area Health Service and other professionals are developing a series of issue and fact sheets on the benefits of cycling.
This project has been made possible by the financial support of the ACT Government under the ACT Health Promotion [...]

This week, the Melbourne media have been reporting issues surrounding the ‘Hell Ride’ out of all proportion and are blatantly misreporting facts regarding the actual ride past the point of caricature.
This misreporting of the real issues could have inadvertent longterm consequences for all road users and could also be detrimental for a positive shared [...]

The ABC’s Media Watch has broadcast a segment dealing with the Press Council adjudication on the Daily Telegraph article “Chain gang chokes city” published November 25, 2006.
This adjudication was made on the print copy, which differed greatly to the online version.

Scan of print article here.
Compare to online article: Chain gang chokes city.

Press Council Adjudication No. [...]

Bicycle Federation of Australia: Media Release – Raw Deal for Commuters
Employees of the Federal Government, its agencies and statutory authorities; Australia Post, and some private companies including Telstra will be dealt a reduction to their conditions of employment if amendments to the Comcare workers compensation scheme go through Federal Parliament.
The proposals would remove benefits for [...]