Letters/Articles/Pin This Up continued from page 11 Byron Shire councillors who voted against a gasfield-free Shire should get out of the Bay and and take time to drive into the hinterland, down some of our country roads and into the beautiful valleys. Big trucks up and down our roads, networks of massive pipes and gas mines dotted all over the lush valley floors, sullage ponds and tracts of cleared vegetation will be a result of your failure to listen to the residents you should represent, whether they voted for you or not. The Yelgun Valley/ Wooyung Group registered over 99 per cent in our ‘disingenuous’ petition against coal seam gas. Thankfully, the majority of Byron Shire councillors supported us and all those who care about our beautiful Shire. We demand that this potentially destructive madness stops. Minister Page should stop being a supporter of coal seam gas in his electorate. We don’t want it here, therefore, neither should he. Maybe a gas hub and port facility off Julian Rocks might alter the unrepresentative thinking of Minister Page and the dissenting councillors Cubis, Woods, Hunter and Ibrahim. The two-kilometre exclusion zone around residential areas is a poor excuse for so-called ‘tough restrictions’ placed on the coal seam gas
Pin This Up DEADLINE FRIDAY NOON Library friends
industry, poised, once again, to force their unwanted gas and water collection methods on the north coast, with the support of MPs Don Page and Thomas George and their coalition partners at state level. Noisy shareholders and other apologists for the CSG industry are out of step with the majority view. Government for the minority over the majority is further threatening the democratic system of government in Australia. Paul Arrowsmith Yelgun
netdaily.net.au
Students learn in a climate of ideas Story & photo David Rousell
We have coal companies and government wanting to go full steam ahead with coal ports up and down the Queensland coast, posing an obvious deadly risk to marine life and the Great Barrier Reef. Along with this, a resumption of live cattle export, with more evidence of extreme cruelty to sheep. What were all those exposés and protests against animal cruelty about? And then the ongoing Fukushima debacle – apparently now in cleanup mode, with much risk involved and as usual the ramifications of the incident ‘played down’ to the maximum by TEPCO and the Japanese government. It rather feels like we are being taken for mugs. Sally Freeman-Greene Byron Bay
The ‘Our Voice: Inaugural Sustainability Conference for Young People by Young People’ (www.scu.edu.au/ourvoice) brought together more than 250 children and young people on Friday November 1 to express their ideas and concerns relating to sustainability and the environment. The students used a range of formats to express their ideas, from song, photos, virtual words, and drama to activities like gardening. The focus of the Our Voice conference is to spark conversation through the exchange of diverse perspectives, ideas and experience. Students from Main Arm put themselves in the sustainability picture. ‘We hope that this conference will encourage chil- Arm Public School’s music tect the future of the environ- experienced the fragile Antarctic landscape first hand dren to think critically about video Listen to the Warning, ment. ‘Getting involved with my as part of the 2041 Antarctic sustainability in their local which featured a catchy song region, share solutions and performed by students, ex- school environmental com- Youth Ambassador Program, identify pathways for change cellent film production and mittee sparked a long-lasting an expedition of young peoin the future,’ said conference visual storytelling. The Ocean commitment to the climate ple from around the world co-convenor Associate Pro- Shores Public School also led movement,’ said the former led by polar explorer Robert fessor Amy Cutter-Macken- an informative and inspiring school captain of Lismore’s Swan. ‘If you set yourself small zie, also from the School of seminar on wetland rehabili- Trinity Catholic College. Amelia now works in goals and work towards tation, which received excelEducation. ‘It was inspiring to observe lent feedback from students Melbourne as the Indigenous achieving them then you can coordinator at the Austral- push for solutions in everythese children and young and adults who attended. Keynote speaker Amelia ian Youth Climate Coalition day activities, especially withpeople voicing their ideas and passions relating to the Telford was still at school (AYCC) where she reaches in a school environment,’ says local environment and sus- when she was empowered out to Aboriginal and Torres Amelia. The Our Voice conference tainability,’ said conference to make a difference in the Strait Islander youth to encourage climate action and is a collaboration of Southern co-convenor Dr Marianne world. The 19-year-old Bund- provide them with opportu- Cross University, Rous Water Logan. and Dorroughby EnvironLocal highlights of the jalung woman grew up with nities to share their voice. Earlier this year Amelia mental Education Centre. conference included Main a passion to care for and pro-
Autism meeting
Free singing
Chair yoga for seniors
The Far North Coast Centre for Autism meeting on Friday 27 November at the Far North Coast Centre for Autism, 23 Commercial Rd, Alstonville, 10am–12. Enq 6628 3660.
Byron Community Singers – free singing group for seniors at Byron Community Centre on Mondays 10.30am– 11.30am. Enquiries 6685 6807.
Gentle exercise and relaxation in a chair, Thursdays 10–11am, Cook Pioneer Hall, Gordon Street, Mullumbimby. Free, or donation welcome. Phone Marion 6680 2101.
Taken for mugs
Byron Friends Of The Library will hold its AGM on Wednesday 20 Nov at 10am in the Arakwal Room of the new Byron Library. New executive to be elected and membership subs due.
Cancer support group
ABA in Mullum
Byron Sophia
The Australian Breastfeeding Association Mullumbimby Group is meeting for morning tea on Monday 18 November, 9.30–11.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Enquiries Nicole 0416 391 071 or Jan 0431 477 445.
Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: An Esoteric Christmas from an Anthroposophical Perspective, Thursday 14 November, 1–3pm, at Masonic Centre, 6 Byron St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
Wed 20 Nov 12.30–2.30pm is the next Byron Breast Cancer Support Group Peer Support Group Meeting. Please call Barb on 6680 8893 for enquiries.
Teens, Guys, Ladies Suffering with your self image? We have the ‘very latest’ technology to help you now!
UÊ V iÊUÊ > ÀÊ ÃÃÊUÊ*iÀ > i ÌÊ > ÀÊ,i Û> Ê UÊ- Ê/ } Ìi }ÊUÊ >ÌÊ >Û>Ì>Ì Ê UÊ* } i Ì>Ì ÊUÊ7>Ý }ÊUÊ- Ê,i ÕÛi >Ì
Rotary Club Rotary Club of Byron Bay meets each Tuesday 7pm at Byron RSL. Visitors welcome. Email byronbayrotary@ gmail.com.
OSCA meeting The Ocean Shores Community Association is meeting on Monday night 18 November at 7pm at the Ocean Shores Tavern. Enquiries 0431 477 445.
Local talent Sunday 17 November is the day for Byron Music Society to promote the next generation of new and local musical talent at 1pm in the Byron Community Centre. Tickets $30, members $25, children $10.
View Club The Brunswick Valley View Club will hold their next luncheon meeting on Thursday 14 November at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 10.30am. Donations for the Christmas hamper are being collected now.
AA meetings Brunswick Heads, 7pm Sunday, Com Ctr, South Beach Rd, opp Surf Club; Mullumbimby, 12.30 Thurs, CWA Hall, Tincogan St; Byron Bay, 12 noon Friday, Uniting Church Hall, Carlyle St.
North Coast Lesbian Alliance
P | 6625 2693
‘Looking your best’
North Coast news daily:
Shop 2 | 24 Pleasant Street Goonellabah NSW 2480 www.revealskinandbody.com.au revealskinandbody@live.com.au
12 November 12, 2013 The Byron Shire Echo
Will be celebrating an end-of-year fundraiser dance on Saturday 30 November at Ewingsdale Hall. World View Catering will be open at 7pm. Women only. Contact Epona 0418 483 526 or ncla@bigpond.com.
Byron Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters’ Club meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at St Finbarr’s School. Go to www.byronbaytoastmasters.org for more information or just drop in.
U3A Brunswick Valley Tues 19 Nov, What would I do if I were you? Mandy Nolan will give a lighthearted presentation about her book and life in general, 10am–12, Uniting Church hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Phone 6684 4787.
End of Life Choices End of Life Choices meetings at Tweed Heads on Tuesday 12 November and Pacific Fair on Wed 13 November. Ring Elaine for more details on how to join – 0421 796 713.
Mullum Toastmasters MullumMagic Toastmasters meet to improve communication skills every 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays 7–9pm at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 106 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Phone 6684 8024 or visit www.674916.toastmastersclubs.org for more information.
Social Tennis Brunswick Heads Tennis Club welcomes new players. All enquiries 0422 741 975.
Senior computers Computers and a Cuppa – free computer/tablet/smartphone training sessions for seniors at Byron Community Centre, 69 Jonson St Byron Bay.
BYO device. Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm. Bookings essential. Contact Carolyn on 0413 223 462.
High School on Saturday 23 November, 9am–2pm. Entry fee $4, children free. Enquiries 6685 3385.
Lock the Gate movies
Lamington Drive
2 new Lock The Gate movies made by north coast filmmakers will be shown at the Drill Hall, Mullumbimby, Friday 15 November at 6.30pm.
St Paul’s Anglican Church, 14 Kingsley St, Byron Bay. Delivery Date: Friday 13 December. Orders can be placed by phoning Sue on 6685 3680.
Guided meditation
BEC AGM
Daily meditation 12–1pm at Yoga Peace Mullumbimby (above newsagent). Suitable for beginner to advanced. Donation welcome, 6684 2488.
The Byron Environment Centre is holding its AGM on Friday 29 November at 2pm at the Cumbebin Wetland Sanctuary in Byron Bay (behind the market site). Everyone invited. For more information call 6687 1538.
Compassionate Friends The Compassionate Friends is a caring support group for any parent whose child has died at any age. It offers sharing meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm at the Activities Centre, rear of the Baptist Church, Uralba Street, Lismore. The next meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 21 November.
Volunteer Expo Emergency Services Volunteer Expo at the special Byron Community Markets on Sunday 17 November: The SES, Rural Fire Service, Brunswick Valley Rescue, Cape Byron Marine Rescue and many animal rescue organisations will be peppered around the market presenting their volunteer opportunities.
Mullum CWA Mullumbimby CWA will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday 13 November at 10am at the CWA Rooms, corner of Tincogan and Gordon streets. For more information Sue 6684 1675.
Craft market The Hospital Craft Market will be held at the Auditorium of the Byron Bay
Ocean Shores Garden Club The Ocean Shores & Districts Garden Club’s next meeting will be held on Monday 18 November at 1.30pm at the Baptist Church, Ocean Shores. Enquiries Laurel Moon 6680 2455.
Friendship tea The Ladies’ Friendship Morning Tea will be held in the Brunswick Heads Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads, on Wednesday 13 November, 10am–12 noon. Contact person Robin 6685 1097.
Buddhist meditation Teaching and practice Wednesdays 6–7.30pm, SIA centre, 1/22 Fawcett St, Brunswick Heads. Info 6685 8842, mishaelamarie@gmail.com.
Op shop Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby. Open Saturdays 8– noon. Come and browse and stay for morning tea. Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of non-profit community groups, not for invitations to free events followed up by paid workshops.
Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au