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Resort sparks more resident opposition Plans by the Elements of Byron resort to adjust its boundary have caused a stir with the Byron Residents’ Group and environmentalist Dailan Pugh, who claims the proposal ‘makes a mockery of Council’s subdivision rules.’ The developers at the old Becton site at Belongil recently riled Sunrise residents and business owners with plans to run a restored diesel train along the tracks. Part of Mr Pugh’s submission reads, ‘This DA is an outrageous proposal as it is contrary to both the 1988 and 2014 local environment plans (LEPs). The pretence that this will not result in the creation of any additional lots is a gross misrepresentation; since 1987 the owners of this land have legally been required to amalgamate six lots into one, and there is a 1983 requirement for another four lots to be amalgamated into one lot. But resort manager Jeremy Holmes told The Echo, ‘Byron Shire Council requires that the accommodation villas be on a single lot.’ ‘So we are undertaking a boundary adjustment to “clean up” the land titles over the site, so that all of the accommodation villas are on a single lot rather than scattered across numerous different lots. ‘This boundary adjustment does not create any additional lots. It does not increase the size of the overall Elements of Byron site. It does not facilitate any additional villas, nor does it create any additional development potential whatsoever.’ More of this story is online at www.echo.net.au.

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Byron Surf Fest cancels

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A stream of more than 1,000 paddlers left Heritage Park in Mullumbimby on Sunday morning for almost ten kilometres of fun in the 2015 Mullum2Bruns Paddle. Every type of paddleable vessel from small and large canoes and kayaks, to standup paddle boards (SUP) and dragon boats took to the water for fun and competition. M’hearty lads and lasses from the Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club were one of many entries who dressed up. A photo gallery of the event is online at www.echo.net.au. Photo Eve Jeffery

A lack of major sponsorship and council and government red tape have been blamed for the decision to cancel this year’s Byron Bay Surf Festival (BBSF). Festival director Mike Jahn and co-founders Vanessa Thompson and James McMillan say that after four years of successful events and winning the recent Surf Culture Award from Surfing Australia, ‘the decision was neither taken lightly nor easy to come by’. The festival had become a regular part of Byron Shire’s community event calendar, and was widely known for its fun, creativity and innovative flair. Mr Jahn said, ‘Arts and culture need to be supported and encouraged rather than suppressed, as [this is what] leads to a stimulated and colourful society, which in turn creates participant citizens. Council’s general manager Ken Gainger said in a statement that continued on page 3

Bangalow rallies against Lismore traffic plans Chris Dobney

Byron mayor Simon Richardson has thrown his support behind a Bangalow Progress Association campaign to stop traffic to Lismore being diverted through the town. The group has called a meeting for June 4 to call attention to what it says is ‘the likelihood of more traffic being diverted onto Granuaille Road, Bangalow’, and to demonstrate its opposition to the decision by roads minister Duncan Gay and his agency, Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). The progress association claims that for 15 months, their requests for ministerial interven-

tion have been met with ‘no sensible response from the minister or his department’. President Tony Hart says, ‘RMS’s lack of action or even discussion with affected people is an insult to the community.’ The group says that daily commuting through Bangalow is increasing greatly, with 2011 census figures showing around 5,000 people commuting daily. Additionally, they claim B-doubles are now using the road ‘since demolition of the Binna Burra bridge removed the height limit on the road.’ Mayor Richardson added, ‘It makes no sense to build a new highway and then divert traffic

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Residents, Council ignored ‘Council has consistently requested RMS to show commitment to the people of Bangalow and look to make Granuaille Road and beyond safer and less traffic choked. ‘Directing more cars and trucks onto this road would be a slap in the face of rational traffic continued on page 2

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A further $60,000 of ratepayer’s money was diverted from Council’s coffers towards the Belongil rock wall project at Thursday’s Council meeting. It brings the new total to more than $1.2m, with $300,000 being contributed by landowners of three affected properties. And a confidential report, except tender quotes, looks set to be made publicly available after Cr Chris Cubis gained support from his fellow majority councillors. A $1.2m quote has also been accepted from Hardings Earthmoving. A rather odd statement in the motion reads that a press release will be ‘generated’ explaining that three landowners contributed to the project and will, ‘advise the community of this generosity.’ Odd statements only add to the project’s perplexing name: it’s called Proposed Belongil Interim Beach Access Stabilisation Works. The NSW office of environment and heritage have not replied to The Echo as to what ‘interim’ rock walls have ever been removed. And stabilising beach access appears a very small factor in the project.

Fierce exchanges It followed fierce exchanges in morning public access between resident Cate Coorey and Crs Ibrahim, Cubis and Wanchap. Ms Coorey challenged the scientific qualifications of the five councillors who were in favour and called for transparency. ‘You have no right to decide this – we are an angry community,’ Ms Coorey concluded to applause. Another speaker against was local retired civil engineer,

Democracy or plutocracy? A packed house at Thursday’s council meeting again made ratepayers views clear. Photo Eve Jeffery

Andrew Winton-Brown. ‘Council has failed to demonstrate the need,’ he said. ‘It appears you have only asked for hard rock solutions, not the best solution… the current geo bags are working well. Why spend $1m? ‘The cost will be higher in the long run when sand nourishment is factored in. ‘This goes against your own policy of planned retreat. And why is this being done now, before a coastal zone management program (CZMP) is completed?’ Meanwhile, affected Belongil resident John Vaughan argued that the process was not rushed and denied it was secretive. ‘This issue goes back to 1976,’ he told the chamber. ‘In 1996 and 1999 there were erosion events, then a plan was enacted. That committee included 22 members including former mayor Jan Barham and NSW government experts. They recommended a rock wall… ‘[Engineering experts] Manly Hydraulics also says they were, in general, concerned with geo bags… it’s cost nearly $2m to maintain these geo bags.’ Mr Vaughan then accused The Echo of running a propaganda campaign.

Cr Paul Spooner asked Mr Vaughan whether the Belongil Spit should be retained or abandoned. ‘The Belongil Spit is stable,’ he said to some gasps through the chamber. ‘The issue is with the Jonson Street structure [rock groyne], which had begun the process of erosion along the shoreline.’ ‘You shouldn’t choose one over the other, they both deserve the same opportunity. ‘I purchased the property in the early 80s [and now] there are residential properties all the way into town [from Belongil].’ Mr Vaughan also says it’s far too expensive to retreat and there are no studies to support that option.

$9.6m to retreat Former Greens councillor Rose Wanchap also spoke in support of the project. She claimed that retreat would cost more than $9.6m and around 140 homes are at risk. ‘Council is under a court order to maintain established protection works at Manfred Street,’ she said. She played down current beach erosion, saying that it is just 100m2 on a beach that has had almost a kilometre of rock or hard barriers of some kind for decades.

‘And we still have a beach.’ Later she told The Echo that erecting a rock wall is the best way to manage the shoreline that does not entail, ‘abandoning a whole suburb and subsequently endangering the township of Byron should a breach occur.’ However Mr WintonBrown refutes many of the claims made by Cr Wanchap and Mr Vaughan. He later told The Echo that there was no threat to Byron’s township and that the Jonson Street groyne initially affected other beaches, but that it ‘no longer has any impact’ at Belongil. He also added that comparison scenarios in reports outlined a cost benefit analysis comparison between retreating and erecting structures. ‘They looked reasonable to me,’ he said. Mayor Richardson also later told The Echo that there were only a handful of homes at risk, not the 140 that Cr Wanchap claimed.

Delayed payment And a staff report has indicated that owners of the three properties that will benefit from the rock walls have finally signed ‘unconditional documents’. Their agreement with Council regarding the project includes a cash contribution of $300,000. Council’s report reads, ‘At close of business last night we had not, however, received the required $100,000 payment from Mr and Mrs Vaughan. ‘Council is currently holding $300,000 cash from Shuttlewood Pty Ltd and a $100,000 bank guarantee supplied by Mr and Mrs Burke.’ A day of action to save Belongil Beach from rock walls is planned for June 7.

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continued from page 1 planning and the community,’ said mayor Richardson. A Roads and Maritime Services spokesperson told The Echo that RMS has ‘carried out extensive community consultation on the placement of signs along this section of the Pacific Highway upgrade.’ ‘Signage plans were included in project documentation and further consultation was recently carried out with Lismore City and Byron Shire councils,’ RMS said. All white-on-green directional signs on the new highway will direct traffic to Lismore via the Bruxner Highway at Ballina.

‘A temporary black-and-yellow sign will be installed at the Ewingsdale interchange when the project opens to traffic later this year to advise there is alternative access via Lismore–Bangalow Road. ‘Traffic counts will be carried out before and after the opening of the Tintenbar to Ewingsdale upgrade to help inform decisions around the need for a permanent sign. ‘The final upgrade signage plan will be released to the community in coming weeks for information. ‘Lismore–Bangalow Road is not an approved B-double route. The approved route for B-doubles longer than 19 metres is via the Bruxner Highway. B-doubles 19

metres long or smaller can use the same public roads as semi-trailers and this includes the Lismore–Bangalow Road.’ Minister for roads Duncan Gay told The Echo, ‘Extensive consultation on the placement of signs along the Tintenbar to Ewingsdale Pacific Highway upgrade was carried out.’ ‘The proposed signage to be installed later this year at this interchange is temporary. A final decision on permanent signage will only be made once traffic studies have been completed and discussed in detail.’ The public meeting will take place at Bangalow Heritage House on June 4 from 5.30pm.

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Federal fun day May 31 Byron Surf Fest cancels

Arts industrial estate sprouts a market A creative mini-market is planned for Acacia Street in Byron’s arts and industrial estate on May 30 from 10am to 3pm. Called Peddle & Hawk, it aims to operate on the last Saturday of every month. Event curator Techa Beau-

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He added an events support fund for local homegrown events was recently established, ‘however the Surf Festival organisers chose not to apply.’ Mr Jahn added that anyone wishing to support BBSF can contact the festival at byronbaysurffestival@gmail.com. ‘We encourage the community to come forward with any major funding contacts and investors,’ he said.

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is a non-profit long-daycare centre committed to sustainability and community. Over the past year we have transformed a large block of land full of lantana into a living classroom. New signage allows any visitor the opportunity to learn the bush food plants and hopefully inspire them to plant some too.’ The centre is located at 898 Binna Burra Road, Federal.

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Drechsler’s activism celebrated A temporary homecoming party was held last Saturday at Kohinur Hall, Upper Main Arm, for environmental activist Murray Drechsler. The former Main Arm fire fighter has just completed more than 1,000 days on the front line against Australia’s largest coal mine at Maules Creek. He told the crowd about the struggle to slow the project and the increasingly blurred line between governments and miners in Australia. Mr Drechsler has grave fears for the future of our air, water and food production and our right to say ‘no’. Maules Creek is located just east of Narrabri and west of Coffs Harbour. Whitehaven Coal’s plans are ‘ahead of schedule’ and were ‘87 per cent complete at the end of the December quarter,’

Artivism meets activism: Dallas James was one of the performers supporting Muzz at the event on Saturday at Kohinur. Photo Eve Jeffery

according to the corporation. The project is approved to disturb approximately 2,180 ha of land, which includes habitat for endangered species. Whitehaven Coal’s CEO is former Nationals Party leader Mark Vaile. Golden Guitar winner Luke O’Shea and former Wal-

labies captain David Pocock have also been on the front line and have been arrested trying to stop the mining.

ANZ hoax Mr Drechsler established the camp with fellow activist Jonathan Moylan, who sent a fake press release causing a

temporary $314 million slump in the value of Whitehaven. Mr Moylan claimed ANZ had pulled their funding from the project on ethical grounds. SBS reported in March this year that while Fairfax journalist Ben Cubby broke the story and then retracted it, ‘The Australian Financial Review, Business Spectator, and AAP all ran the story without contacting Mr Moylan.’ Despite a possible maximum penalty of 10 years’ jail, Mr Moylan received a twoyear good behaviour bond and $1,000 bond in July 2014. Mr Drechsler says he doesn’t see an end to his role as an activist. ‘In June I will head up to Abbot Point in Queensland then see where I am needed.’ ‘I may go to the Liverpool Plains after that or Bulga. This is an ongoing fight.’

New Byron Central Hospital Rebuilding Nepal concert public meeting, June 3 with Toni Childs, May 30 An open briefing regarding the planning of acute care and community health services will be provided by the Byron Central Hospital

project development team on June 3 at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall from 5.30pm. The Ewingsdale facility is due to open early in 2016.

Former cop avoids jail for misleading commission Former Detective Inspector Shane Diehm has avoided a six-month jail sentence for misleading the Police Integrity Commission (PIC). The former Byron Bay detective inspector was involved in a drug-fuelled weekend at a Gold Coast hotel in 2010 with a number of other officers, most of them members of the local police rugby union team. Following an undercover internal investigation, Mr

Diehm was drug tested and showed a positive result for cocaine. He later admitted to taking the drug but told the Police Integrity Commission he was so inebriated he couldn’t remember what any of the other cops were doing. Last year he pleaded guilty to misleading the commission, but that conviction was quashed on appeal. He has been placed on a two-year good behaviour bond.

Adding to the fundraisers that have been, or will soon be held, to assist the victims of last month’s earthquakes in Nepal, a special concert will be held at the Crystal Castle with award-winning singer/ songwriter Toni Childs. Ms Childs says she was in Nepal just days before the first earthquake struck and immediately started organising a benefit concert to raise funds to rebuild Nepal with Crystal Castle owners, Naren and Sono King. BayFM will also broadcast the concert in full, while an hour-long version of the program will be edited for national broadcast. Local identity Nyck Jeanes will MC, and performances are planned by Laura Targett

and special guests. It’s ‘vitally important that 100 per cent of funds raised go directly to the organisations and people on the ground in Nepal,’ Toni Childs says, ‘We will be travelling to Nepal at our own expense to assess what is most needed and to vet organisations that are doing excellent work. ‘There is a lot of corruption and we are determined to ensure that our funds do the work intended.’ The event will be held Saturday May 30 from 3 till 7pm. Crystal Castle is located at 81 Monet Drive, Mullumbimby.

Steiner fundraiser JHA Recruitment theatre production morning tea stall Shearwater Steiner School’s year 11 drama production of Rabbit Hole will also be a fundraiser. It’s recommended for ages 12 plus. Money raised from the sale of food will be donated to Nepal (OXFAM). It’s this Thursday and Friday night, starting at 6pm at the Shearwater hall.

In support of the Cancer Council, a morning tea stall will be out the front of JHA Recruitment office at 7 Kingsley Street, next to the Byron Primary School on Thursday May 28 from 8am onwards. All money raised from home made cakes etc will go directly to Cancer Council.

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Local printing press scoops National Print Award Byron Bay printer, The Artisan Press, was named as Australia’s best stationery printer at the annual National Print Awards in Sydney recently. Based locally since 2006, Artisan Press’s Merran Davis says they were competing against some of Australia’s largest and most prestigious print houses. ‘Design, pre-press, printing and finishing is all done in-house,’ she says. ‘We also love working with local designers.’

Artisan Press owner Wayne Davis and his team have just been named as Australia’s best stationery printer. Photo Eve Jeffery

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Local News Conservationist of the year speaks in Byron, May 27 One of the nation’s foremost environmentalists will be appearing at the Byron Community Centre Wednesday May 27 (tonight). Appearing alongside husband and former GetUp! national director Simon Sheikh will be Anna Rose. As head of Earth Hour, Ms Rose has just published a cookbook entitled Planet to Plate, which examines the impacts of global warming on Aussie food and farmers. The 2015 Australian Geographic Society’s conservationist of the year is also founder of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition and author of Madlands: A Journey to Change the Mind of a

Climate Sceptic. It chronicles her 2012 world tour with former Liberal finance minister Nick Minchin, which became an ABC documentary. The event Making Change Happen is organised by the Ngara Institute, Mullumbimby’s new activist think-tank. It starts at 6.30pm.

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Brookfarm recognised for its sustainability

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Congratulations to Pam and Martin Brook, co-founders of local business Brookfarm, who were recently awarded silver status in the NSW Sustainability Advantage program. The Byron Bay-based artisan food manufacturer says it has installed 288 solar panels on the bakehouse roof in Byron Bay, naturally powering the production factory, offices and cool rooms.

Solar paid off in four years The installation is the largest of its kind on the northern rivers, says Brookfarm’s marketing manager Tina Kelly. The company’s goal is to dramatically cut its carbon footprint. Brookfarm’s operations

Pam Brook receives the silver award from NSW minister for the environment and heritage, Mark Speakman.

manager, Will Brook, estimates at least a 40 per cent annual energy saving and that the system will have paid for itself in four years. ‘At present the solar panels produce enough energy to power 25 homes using 25kW of electricity per day.’

Additionally, Pam and Martin have planted more than 30,000 native trees on Brookfarm itself to regenerate its own rainforest. For more info visit brookfarm.com.au or www. environment.nsw.gov.au/ sustainabilityadvantage.

A huge day of fun is planned in the main street of Lennox Head at the Love Lennox Festival on Saturday June 6. Fiona Kemp from McGrath Estate Agents says the committee is feverishly putting together a great program. ‘So far the program includes welcome to country, flavours of Lennox, festival stalls, a dog show, paper plane competition, busking, Old McDonald’s farm and a drumming performance by the Samba Blisstas.

Jazz festival ‘And in conjunction with Love Lennox Festival, the first ever jazz festival at the Lennox Cultural and Community Centre from 7pm! ‘Check www.lovelennox. com.au for details on all the above events and like us on Facebook to stay updated.’

Mullum chamber launches Staff Giraffe award

A judge is a law student who marks his own examination papers. H. L. Mencken

The Mullumbimby Chamber has launched an award program called the Staff Giraffe, which recognises and acknowledges local staff who ‘put their neck out’ offering extraordinary customer service to the community. Songstress Rebecca Ireland from Roll & Roll Coffee Company won the first award for the month of May and received a certificate acknowledging her contribution and a voucher from Stewart’s Menswear. Each month a new winner will be announced and will receive a certificate and a

‘We wanted to host an awards program for our members but then we realised that it’s the unsung heroes of this town that deserve the appreciation,’ Phil says.

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Stewart’s Menswear’s Gerard Walker with award winner Rebecca Ireland from Rock & Roll Coffee Company and chamber vice-president, Phil Preston.

prize generously donated by a local business. Chamber vicepresident Phil Preston says ‘it’s

important to recognise the efforts of the people who keep this town running.’

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Another mentorship for local writers has just concluded, after an intensive workshop was held at a Suffolk Park beach house. The annual event for the Northern Rivers Writers’ Centre and Writers Festival, will also see the four aspiring authors meet with a Allen and Unwin publisher during Writers Festival to further discuss their manuscripts. It was an intensive and fun week, according to mentor and acclaimed writer Marele Day. ‘It was a joy to work with such distinctive manuscripts, such fresh and original voices,’ said Ms Day. She says the subjects ranged from the impossible choice between love and

Four local writers have just completed an intensive workshop: Jarrah Dundler, Marele Day, Annie Barrett, Jeremy Tager and Alice Farebrother. Photo supplied

survival; broken bonds and brotherhood; lost loves, an island, and a bat; to the biography of a complex woman and the child who changed her life. Those who were chosen

from a field of more than twenty applicants were Annie Barrett (Ocean Shores), Alice Farebrother (Byron hinterland), Jarrah Dundler (Kyogle) and Jeremy Tager (Uki).

If you would like to nominate a deserving staff person from one of the many shops in Mullum, you can do so online at www.mullumbimby. org.au/nominate. If you are a local business owner and would like to donate a prize to the Staff Giraffe awards, send an email to info@ mullumbimby.org.au.

APN looks at paid digital content APN, publishers of the Byron News, The Northern Star and The Ballina Advocate, are planning to roll out a paid digital format for their regional titles. According to The Newspaper Works, ‘prices have not been revealed, but would be in line with the rates charged by News Corp Australia and Fairfax Media.’ APN chief executive Michael Miller told journalist Declan Gooch he was not worried about reducing his newspapers’ competitive edge by charging for online access. ‘We pride ourselves that our content is unique,’ he said.

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Shoe-throwing at heckler highlights distractions from responsible governance It’s the latest development in the long-running saga, and will see the proposal being sent to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. It comes despite overwhelming public opposition to the idea, as noted by recent public meetings and submissions.

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Councillor and Byron realtor Rose Wanchap had clearly had enough at last week’s Council meeting, and threw her shoes at regular heckler Jim Beatson. While it’s hard to know what to do with her planning thought bubbles and a love for roads and carparks, it’s equally hard to know what to do with Mr Beatson. He consistently interrupts meetings with his droning protests. As a former and unelected Greens candidate himself, he has publicly apologised for encouraging Cr Wanchap to run and continues to call for her resignation, along with others. ‘Rose Wanchap was elected on a Greens platform with 31 personal votes,’ he repeatedly says in a loud monotone within the chambers. ‘She quit the Greens and she’s now destroying Byron Bay.’ And to inflame the incident, Cr Sol Ibrahim began complaining to the gallery about Mr Beatson’s behaviour, then smugly asked him, ‘How many votes did you get, Jim?’ Let’s move quickly away from meaningless politics to the people who really run Byron Bay: wealthy developers and the NSW planning department.

West Byron DCP It appears Sydney planning bureaucrats were successful in giving residents and some naive councillors the illusion that Byron Council would have control over how the megasuburb of West Byron would be developed. A staff report tabled last week said that the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DoPE) ‘has delegated all power and au-

Who would be the ideal political leader? Greek philospher Plato believed that if his ideal city-state was to ever come into being, philosophers must become kings. Stuff that – we need roads, carparks and rock walls.

Councillor Rose Wanchap. Photo Eve Jeffery

thority to Council to prepare and complete the development control plan (DCP) to guide future development within the West Byron Urban Release area.’ However, ‘The DCP cannot alter zonings, lot sizes or building heights. These controls are prescribed under Byron LEP 1988.’ Staff say a DCP is a ‘guide’ and not a ‘statutory planning instrument’ and ‘therefore does not have the same weight’ as the Byron LEP 1988. So essentially the real planning happened at the initial rezoning stage as per state government direction, and the rest is cosmetic. It’s something to think about when the Ewingsdale Seniors proposal comes before council again. And consideration should also be given to the re-election aspirations next year of

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councillors who allowed that. A better result may well have been achieved for the community if West Byron wasn’t handballed to the state minister to be approved, ‘to her satisfaction.’ Those councillors who voted for that are Crs Wanchap, Ibrahim, Hunter, Woods and Cubis. Now the DCP is under Council staff control, will pressure be applied by the landowners to speed this process up? Staff say, ‘The landowners have indicated that they will be ready to submit a DA during the second half of 2015, but would prefer to have an adopted DCP in place to guide the development process.’ The estimated timeframe for putting the DCP on public exhibition has been put back a month, say staff.

Roundhouse All councillors voted in favour – rather quickly – of plans to push forward with reclassifying the Roundhouse site in Ocean Shores for future sale as residential blocks.

Paid parking in Byron’s CBD has been given the nod – with further details to be thrashed out – and comes after the latest parking study. A ‘unilateral $4 per hour rate’ is planned, and an annual exemption to eligible residents will apply, with $100 pa charged and granted on the proviso of meeting Council’s existing exemption (coupon) criteria. For full details on the plan, see the press release at www.byron.nsw.gov.au.

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Homebrewed oblivion Biomimicry is a wondrous thing. Why struggle down the pathways of the human brain in search of answers when Nature has already come up with the templates? And when you want a human way to manipulate the templates, synthetic biology is one powerful method. The news of the week, perhaps of the decade, is that the boffins in this field have come up with a way to genetically modify yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, to produce low-cost opiates. The danger, according to bioengineer John Dueber, one of the authors of the paper in Nature Chemical Biology (www.nature.com/nchembio/index.html), is that once a modified strain escapes into the public realm, folks will be making up their own morphine or heroin at home. Or Brewing Bad, as the wags at Wired described it. It is a tempting thing for the enterprising home brewer weary of Pale Ale replicas, and for the terminally ill dealing with nervous politicians still ‘researching’ the pain-easing benefits of marijuana, and for the pale aesthete contemplating a way ‘to cease upon the midnight with no pain’, as that ‘vulgar Cockney poetaster’ John Keats once noted. Yes, the genie is well and truly out of the bottle, and being replicated by 3D printers. But of course the greatest oblivion of all is ignorance. If we don’t wake ourselves from that, then our little stay on Earth is at an end. If you want to look at the smart ways that natural systems move from ignorance to solutions-based enlightenment – and light from the sun is the driving power of many solutions – then visit the Biomimicry Institute at http://biomimicry.org. Michael McDonald

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His only concession to compassion, if it is indeed governed by that, has been a grant of $6 million in humanitarian aid. Given that it follows a $29.5 million cut in the budget of aid to Myanmar, it can hardly be called generous; moreover, it is not clear when or even how it can be delivered, given that the government of Myanmar steadfastly refuses to allow any amelioration of the poverty and degradation of the unhappy inhabitants. Abbott has, of course, been applauded by his hardcore supporters, notably by an approving editorial in The Australian; but then, The Australian would

Rohingyas’ desperation, it looks perilously like another captain’s pick – certainly the continued emphasis on the need to deter people smugglers is established government policy, but the peculiar circumstances of the current crisis in the Andaman Sea surely should require a more considered and consultative process. Even some of his own cabinet colleagues are reported to be a little concerned. But they should not have been; the pattern has, after all, been a consistent one. A more immediate worry has been the fiasco over the idea of holding an inquiry over the con-

Indonesia rather acidly pointed out that if you are going to sign international agreements you should honour them, but Abbott is unmoved. by Mungo MacCallum probably cheer him on if he announced plans to pull out the fingernails of asylum seekers with red-hot pincers if it would enhance what he calls border security. For more reasonable people, nope, nope, nope is simply not a sufficient answer. And the real worry is that it is a very Abbott answer: mindless aggression in the face of a difficult problem. No defence, just attack. This is the old Abbott, the man who brought you the 2013 election and the 2014 budget. He has, it appears, reverted to type; the near-death experiences of last February have been forgotten in the temporary euphoria of a couple of mildly favourable polls following the well-targeted handouts from a mere week ago. He has, in short, gone back to his old self and resumed the habits of a lifetime – a lifetime that has always been risky and frequently reckless. Given Abbott’s kneejerk and unqualified policy towards the

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duct of the iron ore producers in the wake of the suspicion that at least some of them had pushed up their output in a move to drive down prices and put some of their competitors – Forrest himself, but more importantly the Chinese – out of business, an idea which has caused confusion and consternation from everyone involved, and many others who have not been. This was unashamedly a captain’s call – although perhaps unashamedly is the wrong word, given that our amnesiac prime minister now claims it came from Twiggy Forrest, Nick Xenophon – even, preposterously, Bill Shorten – anyone but himself. But the record is clear. When Forrest mooted it, and Xenophon spoke to Abbott directly about it, Abbott thought it was pretty good idea, and said so publicly at least twice. His colleagues were nonplussed and the big iron ore producers – BHP Billiton and Rio

Tinto – frankly appalled. This was a clear interference in the sacred free market, they spluttered. And some made the more salient point that it was fraught with unintended consequences: what if the inquiry found that there had indeed been some kind of interference or even collusion? Would the government take action? Would it impose fines or even jail sentences on the directors of the guilty companies? Would it consider the ultimate sanction – regulation? The mere idea was unthinkable, and that being the case, why proceed with an inquiry in the first place. In practice, the mere resistance of the miners was sufficient to kill it off; we all knew what they could do to governments who annoyed them. And Abbott, of course, should have been perfectly aware of the futility of his thought bubbles before shooting off his mouth. But, once again, it apparently seemed like a good idea at the time – or at least a popular one, which these days for him is the same thing. And the same can be said of his unilateral rejection of any changes to the tax lurks enjoyed by the super wealthy superannuants: not now, not ever. This is in the same category as his raft of 2013 pre-election commitments: a promise which is destined to be broken as it turns out to be simply too expensive, too damaging to fulfil. It may be a handy club to bash the Labor Party, which has already endorsed some modest reforms to its policy, and it will certainly please some of the greedier of his own backers and bankers, but it is just not sustainable, either economically nor politically. Perhaps, of course, it won’t have to be; the election will take care of it, and of him. In which case many will remember his years with the brief phrase: nope, nope, nope.

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Rocks go up, shire collapses Q It is utterly preposterous that a majority of Byron Shire councillors voted on Thursday to hand an open cheque of our ratepayers’ money to the rock wall construction at Belongil beach. This will go down in history as the single issue that will have sent the entire shire flat broke within 20 years. This will be the start of our economic collapse, as this precedent goes viral along our coastline, in concert with climate change’s sea level rising and increased rogue climate events. How foolishly short-sighted and ignorant our national leaders have been for 30 years regarding climate change, but for our very own ‘intelligent, sustainable and alternative’

Protect volunteers During my last four years as a Byron councillor I had a running battle with the then GM over my attempts to address staff deficiencies reported to me by the community. The GM deeply resented (feared) what he saw as interference with his authority and potential embarrassing disclosure, although it is the elected council that remains ultimately accountable to the community. His apparent weapon of choice in attempting to silence me was to level constant complaints against me under the council’s code of conduct. Four were filed, three of which failed and one was lost in transit by the GM. They all cost the ratepayers heaps. The code has since been revised and in my re-reading I was struck by an anomaly in the treatment of council volunteers. While councillors and staff members are entitled to a system of complaint assessment by outside reviewers, volunteers can be left solely in the hands of the GM. This means that the GM is in a position to assess complaints against volunteers without revealing their source (which can be the GM), then impose sanctions without independent review. The finding doesn’t even have to be reported to the elected body. Hypothetically a GM could use this mechanism to silence a volunteer who may have come across embarrassing or illegal activity in the course of their work

present-day local leaders to be actually discussing, let alone passing and financing, such a ludicrous ‘solution’ is sheer lunacy that attempts to eclipse the magnitude of the Pacific Ocean itself. And what for? A few people that have enjoyed million dollar lifestyles for decades, and refused to sell up and profit in time to even greater climate denialists? We must stand up and protect our environment and our rates. There are far more pressing needs for our hard-earned rates to be spent on. Tim Shanasy Byron Bay Q Really, for abject silliness this council takes the cake.

for Council, and it’s all prosecuted in strict secrecy. Volunteers are the selfless women and men who save the council/ratepayers many thousands of dollars and who, the Recognition of Volunteer Rights NSW Conference said, ‘should be supported overwhelmingly’. Tom Tabart Bangalow

Lifeguard required After the recent rain I was walking again down Middle Pocket Road (minus the dog) and I came across a couple of kids fishing in a pothole. The boys were actually quite close to the edge of the pothole and, as the wind had generated some quite vicious surface chop and waves which were breaking over the edge of the pothole, they were in a fairly dangerous situation. Both boys were under 14 so they didn’t need a fishing licence; therefore they were doing nothing wrong, but I am sure that I saw a shark fin moving through the water a bit further out in the pothole and given the dropoff from the edge of some of our local potholes, if the boys had fallen in, they would have found it very difficult to get themselves out again. Now I am not a wowser and I think that legislation that is introduced to protect people from themselves is a waste of time, but I do feel that the council could put up signs near some of the larger potholes to let people know that there is no water skiing, boating, fishing or

Rocks dumped at Belongil, sand trundled from one beach to another, road diversions through wetlands, diesel trainloads of the rich transported through modest suburbs chuffing out stinking fumes and annoying noise. Back in the day when Business Bay was a real place before the money moved in, the environment had a fighting chance and some fine things were achieved by the grassroots community. Alas, incremental decline set in with burgeoning gentrification encouraged by the flourishing real estate business. Byron was losing its mojo. There appeared to be a heartening possibility of some balance again after the last BSC

election with a strong showing from the Greens. Alas, after an act of betrayal unmatched since Judas achieved dubious immortality, that hope was blown to the winds like gold dust off a developer’s cheque. However, there are great stirrings afoot and changes rumbling. Byron Bay may emerge from the blight and shine again to take possession of its motto ‘Expect Respect’, to include its glorious environs and flora and fauna. In the words of the unforgettable sign at Bentley Blockade, it’s PEOPLE POWER BABY! that will save the day. Jill Keogh Federal

swimming allowed. If this can’t be done then I would recommend the appointment of a full-time lifeguard to patrol our local potholes, especially after rain events. Ray Linabury Middle Pocket

How can BSC fine a private builder for allowing siltation to leave his building site while BSC allowed a much larger amount of siltation from their work site to infiltrate the stormwater system at the same time? This is hypocrisy at its best. Alan Dickens Brunswick Heads.

In reply to Ray Linabury (Letters, May 20): Potholes in Byron? Looxury, Looxury. You should see them in Mullumbimby. I was walking on the footpath in my street and I saw a nice Akubra hat in the middle of a puddle in the road. I reached across the water and lifted it off and there was a man’s head under it. I offered to help him out of the hole but he said he was okay and he was more concerned for the horse he was sitting on. Peggy Balfour Mullumbimby

Hypocrisy Byron Shire Council has fined a builder who was working on a house site off Orana Road, Ocean Shores, for sediment leaving his building site during the heavy rainfall in March. I witnessed the amount of contamination that left Council’s work site just a kilometre up Orana Road from the builder’s site. There was no attempt by Council to restrict the amount of silt that disappeared into the stormwater drains during the high rainfall period and flowed into Marshalls Creek and Ocean Shores Golf Course.

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This money-creating system threatens to sweep all power, most assets and most money towards a tiny percentage of the world’s people. Even more exciting is the possibility of reversing much ecological destruction, much unemployment and much loss of democracy. A public bank would be an easy way to avoid debt and austerity. A diverse credit creating system is very possible. Read some of Ellen Brown’s works, or those of Positive Money. Or come along in June and learn what can liberate us all! Dr Liz Elliott Mullumbimby

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Elements of Byron resort and TOOT are in for a torrid time. Fancy the train having steel wheels and running on steel rails. Even worse, giving a toot when navigating a crossing or using dirty old diesel fuel to power an ancient form of traction. But the greatest sin would be actually asking people to pay to use the train. Have these resort operators no shame? Perhaps Mungo could step in here and saddle up a few donkeys to pull the train and appease the other donkeys. Tim Harrington Lennox Head

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and misinformation. It’s all peace, love and mung beans unless a train goes past your house. The train line was built in 1894, and has been there a lot longer than most houses in the area – that’s akin to people moving apartment blocks to Milsons Point in Sydney, then complaining about the noise at Luna Park. A train will provide Sunrise residents with an uncongested transport link to Byron and provide transport for visitors wanting to access the Arts and Industry Park. Let’s all get on board returning the trains to the tracks for the good of the community. Wendy Bithell Brunswick Heads Q Diesel

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Illingworth-Ly game, with both by Ian Rogers players in serious time trouble. Play at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm From the diagram, Ly (Black to play) missed counter 38...Rxb2 and tried 38...Nh5?! The 50th edition of the Peninsula the 39.Rxf7! Ng3+ 40.Kg1 Bf5!? 41.Rxe7? Open in Redcliffe took place Black’s desperate defence succeeds. After recently and was won by 41.Nf3! Black is toast. 41...Qxe7 42.Rf2 Rxb2! Australian Champion Max 43.Qh4? Losing the thread; 43.Nd1 should Illingworth, who is becoming the hold. By now both players were living on their velociraptor of the Australian cir- 20 second per move increment. 43...Qe5! cuit, travelling up and down the 44.Nd1 Rxc2! Now the tables are turned completely. 45.Rxc2 Qd4+ 46.Nf2 Qa1+ 47.Kh2 east coast picking up titles. Illingworth’s Redcliffe triumph Nf1+ 48.Kg1 Ne3+ 49.Kh2 Qe5+ 50.Kg1 Nxc2 51.exf5 gxf5 52.Nf3 Qa1+?! Careless, was far from convincing, with when 52...Qxd5 would extinguish all White’s a difficult draw in round three hopes. 53.Kh2 Na3? Panic. Black picked up against veteran International his knight to put it on e3 but noticed 53...Ne3 Master Stephen Solomon – the 54.Qg5+ at the last minute and had to find man who has won more Redcliffe another square. 54.Qg3+ Qg7 55.Qxd6 Nc2?! Opens than any other – forcing Ly is gurgling. 55...Nb5 56.Qxa6 Qc7+ and 57... Illingworth to play catch-up for Nd6 holds. 56.Qc5 c3?! 57.d6! h5 58.Nd3 Nd7 59.Qc4+ Kh8 60.Nf4 Na3 61.Qc8+ Kh7 the rest of the tournament. Nb6 Illingworth’s knights have taken Going into the last round, 62.Nxh5 over – 62...Qf7 loses to 63.Qxd7!. 63.Nxg7 1-0 Illingworth was tied for the lead with Solomon and rising star Brodie McClymont but was paired with fellow Olympian and second seed Moulthun Ly. The game which won Illingworth the Redcliffe tournament and the $1,000 first prize outright was a crazy affair which could have gone either way. Solomon and McClymont had drawn and the crowds gathered for the decisive stages of the

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particles are cancer producing. They travel far and wide, affecting all in their wake. Plants cannot photosynthesise, animals suffer when having eaten this toxic residue. The rise in asthma in the young is profound when inhalation of these particles occurs. Older people become very ill when these particles lodge in the lungs. It is inconceivable that a diesel train is to regularly run in Byron. There must be a full environmental impact study as well as a social impact study. This is not a NIMBY issue. Particles continue to travel for years. This will affect large areas of the east coast in time. Even the thought of a possible solar-powered train is no remedy against the damage that will be done to the environment and social culture for the time the intended train travels. The mayor must make a strong stance against this pending doom if he is to uphold the Zero Emissions Charter which many in the

Shire support. The issue is not about market triumphalism over nature but the guaranteed half-life of all living organisms that inhale these particles. Jo Faith Newtown, Sydney Q Now

I have heard it all. A couple of letters last week wholeheartedly endorsed the appropriation of the publicly owned rail corridor for the private purposes of a tourist resort. Does nobody remember the battle with Becton? Is the greenwash of Elements of Byron such a powerful disinfectant that you imagine the interests of the community and the resort are perfectly aligned? The stated justification of the train boosters is that traffic congestion on Ewingsdale road will be eased by the resort conveying its clients into town on a diesel train. This reflects the deeply entrenched car culture that pervades even the green left – the appropriation of public utilities for private profitmaking is doubly good because it unclogs the roads and helps us zip about in our automobiles. This love of cars goes hand in hand with a love of trains. Train love finds voice in organisations such as TOOT. Originally formed to campaign on behalf of the community to reinstate the XPT (which buses replaced ten years ago), TOOT lost interest after a few years and has only recently reemerged with a new raison d’etre – stopping the rail trail. I suspect that the Elements diesel-train boosters realise that this pitiful proposal is about as close as they’re going to get to a commuter service. Importantly, they also see it as a blow to the evil rail trail. Dave Lisle Mullumbimby

Online comment of the week Ice is a pervasive and hideous addiction with impacts that are all too clear. Behaviours indicative of ice usage are all too visible in regional areas, as elsewhere. It matters less whether ice addicts are previous users of other drugs, or new drug users, and more what is going to be done to address the escalating growth in ice usage. Q Comment by Linnie Lambrechtsen in response to the

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continued from page 9 corner to reconsider its indiscretion. However, because the world’s civilised nations were all small children, and lacked human adult maturity in sharing material resourcing, a fracas that humans call WWI developed in the nursery. Sadly, they learnt nothing from it about growing up. Geoff Dawe Uki

Israel’s occupation While I usually read letters by M Mizzi and just weep, I can’t let this egregious distortion of the truth (Letters, May 20) pass without comment. What Mr Mizzi fails to acknowledge is that Israel is the cause of the violence. If, in 1967, Israel had not begun an occupation of Palestine, the Palestinian people would not have suffered almost 50 years of cruelty, oppression and dispossession. It is Israel’s occupation and the theft of Palestinian land and resources (especially water), through illegal settlement, which causes the violence. Israel can end the violence whenever it chooses simply by ending the occupation and allowing Palestinians to be fully self-governing again.Technically Gaza might not, now, be ‘occupied’ but it is certainly a prison. No person or goods can leave or enter Gaza without Israeli authority. Israel routinely ensures that only sufficient food to prevent mass starvation passes into Gaza. Malnutrition is common there. Building materials are so restricted that Palestinians have been largely unable to rebuild after the most recent murderous Israeli assault on Gaza. Almost all

Gazan infrastructure, power, water supply, sewerage, schools, hospitals and so on, were severely damaged and have yet to be fully repaired. In the first two years of the first Intifada, Israeli forces injured ‘between 50,000 and 63,000 Palestinian children and youth … in shootings, beatings and tear-gassing …’ (Child Development, 1996, Issue 67). Baker reported that 46.7 per cent of Palestinian children in Gaza are ‘terrified of Israeli soldiers’; 27.8 per cent ‘fear leaving the house’; 11.3 per cent display signs of depression; 30.3 per cent have difficulty falling asleep; 32.9 per cent have regular nightmares. These statistics are considerably worse than those for Palestinian children not exposed to occupationrelated violence. (American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 1990, 60(4).) Warren Kennedy Mullumbimby Mizzi’s baseless claims about Gaza are countered by Haaretz journalists Gideon Levy (The Punishment of Gaza) and Amira Hass (Drinking the Sea at Gaza: Days and Nights in a Land Under Siege). His assertion that Gaza is not occupied by Israel is contradicted by Neve Gordon (Israel’s Occupation) and by The Goldstone Report. As proud members of Byron Friends of Palestine, which includes Jews and Palestinians, we stand in solidarity with Jews of conscience in Yesh Gvul, B’tselem, Tikkun, Jews Against the Occupation, the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions and the courageous young Shministim who prefer jail to continued on page 12

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The rain is out of control. Let’s fix that right now. Story & image S Sorrensen

Wouldn’t it be good if the government could control the rain? In the interests of jobs, wealth creation and reigning in the awful budget deficit left to it by Labor, the rain, which is now splashing down uselessly on a Lismore CBD street as empty as parliament during a climate change speech, would certainly be allocated by a special PM’s Advisory Council on Rain to somewhere more productive, like, say, the Olympic Dam uranium mine in South Australia. This operation takes 12 billion litres of water from the Great Artesian Basin every year. That is obviously unsustainable. What if the Basin were sucked dry before all the uranium was extracted? Fiscally irresponsible, for sure. Of course, it will take a few more years to completely drain the Basin, so no need to worry, but moving forward into the future, what then for continued production of this clean energy? Harvest the melting Antarctic ice? Import bottled water from China?

The Olympic Dam project is doomed... unless we find another water source. And I’m thinking that now that Aussie scientists don’t have funding for useless projects like biodiversity mapping and renewable energy innovation, they could devote their time to geo-engineering rain control. They could, say, divert rain from the north coast and deposit it on the Roxby Downs area.

This would guarantee a continuing huge profit for BHP Billiton, which, thanks to the trickle-down effect, is good for ordinary Australians. It would also guarantee a continuing supply of uranium to nuclear plants like Fukushima. Yes, it was proudly Australian uranium which supplied that plant. The accident was a one-off aberration which sees our processed uranium

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still spilling into the Pacific Ocean where, thankfully, its effect is negligible. The Japanese government has assured its people and our government that there will never be another earthquake in Japan. That’s good. And that reopening its nuclear plants will create jobs, investment possiblities and will reign in the budget deficit left to them by the previous government. Owing to the trickle-down effect, this would make all Japanese people deliriously happy and want to have sex again. At the moment though, the rain is wasted as it drops onto Carrington Street (and my iPad), runs into the gutters, and flows into the Wilsons River. Sure, some of this rain is falling on the paddocks and gardens, but really, food does not come from around here. Nothing useful is produced around here, except for a few hippie types who want to live in some sort of environmental and social paradise. Well, they had their chance at progress. The government, as directed by corporations, wanted to develop

this area for coal seam gas production, but no, people were worried about the land and the groundwater and the little birdies... Luckily, Metgasco is coming back and will bring jobs, wealth creation and a sure fix to the terrible deficit left to us by Labor. This area could support thousands of CSG wells – if we had enough water. (One well uses about 2–3 million litres of water.) So, maybe it’s good it’s raining here, despite the

droplets on my iPad making tomorrow’s forecast unreadable. The rain will increase the groundwater reserves, providing a valuable resource for the fracking process. And, tree-huggers, don’t worry about groundwater contamination. The coal seam lies above the the aquifer – and there is no trickledown effect. Q Read more of S’s work

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An animal that could rewrite the family tree In TheConversation.com Susan Lawler examines the extraordinary diversity of life among the Top 10

t is that time of year again, when the International Institute for Species Exploration based at the State University of New York announces the Top 10 new species. This year the announcement was timed to honour the birthday of Carolus Linnaeus, the founder of modern taxonomy, who was born on May 23, 1707. Linneaus not only established the system we still use to classify species; he and his students made a heroic start by naming 4,400 animal and 7,700 plant species. Linneaus would be astonished to know that modern scientists named 18,000 new species just last year, and that current estimates are that ten million species still await discovery. With that context, it should be clear that the Top 10 species of the year are ambassadors for this massive endeavour and were chosen both to highlight the passion of the scientists involved and to activate the imagination of people who do not usually think about taxonomy. The classification of the world’s diversity is critical to understanding our planet and to the preservation of life on Earth.

I have found a couple of themes to organise this year’s Top 10. I’ll call them eggs and branches – what species do with their eggs is key to their identity and behaviour, and the evolutionary branches they sit on is no mere metaphor, as some of them live and grow on or look exactly like actual branches.

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massacre of Palestinians in Gaza’ signed by 327 Holocaust survivors and their relatives concludes: ‘We must raise our collective voices and use our collective power to bring an end to all forms of racism, including the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people. We call for an immediate end to the siege against blockade of Gaza. ‘We call for the full economic, cultural and academic

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military service in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Mizzi and Zionists everywhere are on the wrong side of history. Rebecca Vilkomerson says that support for Palestine is sweeping the US and that Jewish Voice for Peace reached over 16 million people in 2013, a 300 per cent increase over 2012. A letter condemning ‘the

Chicken from hell So let’s start with the egg theme, and the new dinosaur that is an Oviraptorosaur (or ‘egg thief ’ lizard). Originally thought to be egg-eaters, it is now believed that fossils found among nests and broken egg-shells belong to feathered dinosaurs who were protecting their young. These early dinosaurs were part of the transition to birds but are not exactly birdlike: about the size of a small car, and found in a geologic region known as the Hell Creek Formation, the scientists who named Anzu wyliei have dubbed it the ‘chicken from Hell’. Speaking of hellish things to do with your eggs, the next species is a wasp that uses corpses to feed and protect her eggs. That’s right, the eggs of Deuteragenia ossarium are laid inside paralysed spiders packed into a hollow stem,

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Is it a … or a …? Dendrogramma enigmatica, discovered in deep water off the coast of Victoria, doesn’t quite fit in anywhere in the animal family tree. Photo Jørgen Olesen

with the creative twist of packing the end of the stem with a pile of dead ants. The ants produce a chemical signature that confuses parasites that want to harm their young brood. The species name ossarium, or a place for the bones of the dead, comes from this unique behaviour. The white-spotted pufferfish are so obsessed with protecting their eggs that they build intricate circles in the boycott of Israel. “Never again” must mean NEVER AGAIN FOR ANYONE’ (www.haaretz.com/news/ diplomacy-defense/1.612072) Gareth W R Smith & Maxine Caron Palestine Liberation Centre Byron Bay Q The Palestinian boycott, divest and sanction movement which is as peaceful as it is possible to be, is under attack as a racist organisation by the media. The fact that many Jews are active members of the BDS movement has not deterred the press, nor the fact that around one in six Jews around the world support sanctions against israel. No, according to the right-wing media, calling for a boycott is anti-Semitic. Was it bigotry to boycott South Africa during its apartheid years? Of course not. Please support the call to suspend Israel from FIFA at change. org/p/fifa-suspend-the-israeli-football-association-smembership. Subhi Awad Mullumbimby

sand that are so large (two metres) and so beautiful that scientists spent 20 years wondering what they were for. The discovery of the culprit led to the identification of this new species of fish, which has been filmed doing its thing on the seafloor near Japan. The ridges and grooves built by the male pufferfish protect the eggs from turbulence.

Fanged frog A new species of fanged frog found in Indonesia has made the Top 10 owing to a conspicuous lack of eggs. Most frogs release eggs and sperm into the water where fertilisation occurs outside the body. Only a handful of frogs break this rule and fertilise their eggs internally, but these either produce eggs ready to grow or tiny froglets. Limnonectes larvaepartus, the new frog found in Indonesia, is the only frog known that gives birth to tadpoles. I’m going to stretch my egg theme for the next species by explaining that it provided the germ of an idea. The Moroccan flic-flac spider was actually discovered by a bionics expert, for whom the species is named. Cebrennus rechenbergi is a type of huntsman spider that lives in the Moroccan desert. It hides in silk-lined burrows during the day and is active at night. However, its claim to fame is a unique mode of locomotion whereby it cartwheels like a gymnast when disturbed; the movement is unique and so efficient that Prof Dr Rechenberg used it as the inspiration for a new

robot called a Tabbot. So that’s it for the egg theme, and time to think about branches. A new plant (Balanophora coralliformis) found in the Phillipines is a root parasite, which means it draws its nutrition from other plants and is incapable of photosynthesis. This means it does not have chlorophyll, so it isn’t green, and has branching tubers that make it look like a brown coral living in the forest. I love the way that life surprises us – the Top 10 list includes both a plant that does not bother with photosynthesis and an animal that does. Solar-powered sea slugs harvest algae from coral and sequester them in their gut in order to supplement their diet with nutrients from sunlight. The Japanese sea slug Phyllodesmium acanthorhinum has both a branched gut to hold these miniature solar cells and a branched body shape. With vivid colours and graceful movements, they are so beautiful they were recently named the Opisthobranch of the Week. I just love stick insects, so the inclusion of a stick insect in the Top 10 has my full approval. Phryganistria tamdaoensis was found in the Tam Dao National Park in Vietnam and belongs to a group known as ‘giant sticks’. Let’s face it, some of these creatures are so big they look more like branches. The Tam Dao Giant Stick was cultivated in captivity for years before being named. High in the branches of the cloud forests of Mexico, a colourful plant known as a

bromeliad grows on trees and rocky cliffs. Growing up to 1.5m tall, Tillandsia religiosa was used to decorate Christmas scenes by villagers long before science gave it a name. Last but not least is a species whose very name (Dendrogramma enigmatica) refers to the branching diagrams we use to draw evolutionary trees. Found in Australia in my own state of Victoria, this species has several claims to fame. It may represent an entirely new phylum, which means a major new branch on the tree of life. Discovered in 1986, the species took so long to name precisely because its existence led to further questions about the origins of multicellular organisms. When we say that its closest relative might be either a Ctenophore or a Cnidarian we are entering the realm of deep time and issues surrounding the evolution of the first animals.

What is it? With similarities to Precambrian faunal groups, the placement of this new species may result in the movement of extinct kingdoms. Their taxonomic description as incertae sedis literally gave me chills: the Latin phrase indicates that nobody on Earth knows where this species belongs, yet. Dendrogramma enigmatica is one of two species found on the deep ocean floor, at up to 1,000 metres below the surface. With a single mouth opening and no gonads, they look like mushrooms, although they are definitely animals. If we had access to DNA many questions about their origins could be answered, but these specimens were preserved in a way that kept their cell structures intact but destroyed the DNA. The branches of the tree of life look just like the branches in the lobes of D enigmatica. As an enigma this species illustrates both the challenges we face in the classification of life, and the connections we see among all living things when we look more closely. Q Susan Lawler is senior lecturer, Department of Ecology, Environment and Evolution at La Trobe University. She has received funding from the Australian Research Council in the past. She is a member of the Society of Australian Systematic Biologists.

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Will France mainstream â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;le doggy-bagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;? Jonathan Bloom

The French take their food seriously and now significant cultural and political shifts have confirmed that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look too kindly on wasting it. In mid-April, a government-appointed committee released a proposal to tackle food waste in France. The Fight Against Food Waste (Lutte Contre Le Gaspillage Alimentaire; follow with #GaspillageAlimentaire) suggests 36 ways to do just that. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first proposition for a comprehensive national policy on food waste that brings together a lot of different potential measures to reduce food waste throughout the whole food chain,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Marie Mourad, a PhD student at Sciences Po in Paris writing her dissertation on initiatives around food waste. French MP Guillaume Garot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid of mixing it up at wasted-food charity kitchen Disco Soupe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; led the committee in proposing a variety of measures. One of the most powerful ideas is the suggested ban on supermarkets throwing away food, which comes after a related 200,000-signature petition.

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That idea, together with mandatory donations to charities that request the food and extended tax deductions for donations, could change the excess food equation in retail. Far-reaching policy would handle inedible excess, involving the creation of a food waste hierarchy: feeding animals, then creating energy, and finally composting. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Freegansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; may encounter empty dumpsters if all of the above policies happen, but their actions may have legal protections, thanks to a proposal that would essentially

make dumpster diving legal. Following a recent, highprofile case in France, this idea would offer clemency to dumpster divers under a proposed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;recovering is not stealingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ordinance. Meanwhile, building on supermarket giant IntermarchĂŠâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables campaign, the report pushes for more markets for nontraditional produce. And at the farm level, there are several proposals to promote and sustain gleaning of unharvested crops. The report suggests adapt-

ing the size of restaurant portions to consumersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs and encouraging a pay-by-weight option, two ideas that seem as un-French as they are interesting. The annual cost of food waste in France, according to the report, is more than US$22.4 billion annually, and about US$450 for the average family. In that context and with a strong tradition of gleaning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; celebrated in art and film â&#x20AC;&#x201C; France is exhibiting an appetite for curbing food waste. To which I say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bon appĂŠtit!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

How much change is French culture willing to stomach? The best indicator may come from an unlikely source â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a proposal to mainstream â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;le doggy-bagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. As in most of Europe, taking leftovers home from restaurants tends to be viewed as, er, a bit gauche. The practice faces a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cultural obstacle,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Garot told the press, but 75 per cent of those polled recently said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to take food home from restaurants. In that changed milieu, the main question may be whether to use the French sac-Ă -emporter (literally, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;to-go bagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) or a hybrid term like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;le doggy-bagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;le gourmet bagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. While Americans are miles ahead in loving restaurant leftovers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or at least taking them home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; US policymakers would do well to emulate both the ideas and esprit of this new French food waste movement. And then, on both sides of the Atlantic, we may soon bond over the shared values of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;LibertĂŠ, ĂŠgalitĂŠ, le Doggy.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Q First published on foodtank.com. Jonathan Bloom is an author and journalist

whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. Bloom began researching food waste in 2005 while volunteering at DC Central Kitchen, where he also learned about gleaning, the process of gathering crops left in the field after harvest. This work led him to publish American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It) in 2010. Postscript: As reported by AFP, Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parliament voted unanimously last week to ban food waste in big supermarkets, notably by outlawing the destruction of unsold food products. Under the new legislation, supermarkets will have to take measures to prevent food waste and will be forced to donate any unsold but still edible food goods to charity or for use as animal feed or farming compost. All large-sized supermarkets will have to sign contracts with a charity group to facilitate food donations. The government is hoping to slice food waste in half by 2025.

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Vintage Retro Karly Sunshine

Bangalow Upholstery

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tucked away in the back of Fletcher Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Passion@ Flowers florist shop and been described as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;treasure trove of fine clothes for adventurous soulsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Bangalow Upholstery have been servicing the Byron Shire for the past 25 years. Specialising in reupholstering and covering all classes of furniture from modern to antique. Bangalow Upholstery also caters for commercial clients including hotels, cafes and B&Bs.

Karly Sunshine is a fabulous find and specialises in quality vintage, designer, costumes and handmade clothing handpicked by KS herself. With a hint of bohemia, a scent of seduction and a pinch of playfulness, this little shop is not to be missed. Ph: 0411 252 354 29 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay (inside Passion@Flowers)

They also have a new range of outdoor furniture fabrics. You will find them 100 metres off the highway on Billinudgel Road, Billinudgel, 50 metres on from the railway bridge on the right hand side.

Specialising in mid-century modern, Resould is dedicated to salvaging and restoring furniture, lighting and homewares. Discover original cushions and custom lampshades handcrafted from vintage fabric, gifts for every occasion and timeless objects to accent any home. Find us on Instagram and Facebook for regular stock updates. 48 Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads. Ph: 6685 1540. Thursday to Monday from 10.30am. www.resould.com.au

Bangalow Upholstery Specialising in antiques

Reupholstering and covering all classes of furniture 100 m off the highway on Billinudgel Rd, Billinudgel (Stock Route Rd). Ph 6680 5255

Valiant Music Turns 1 Valiant Music is a musical instrument storeÂ rooted in the passion we all share for music. Valiantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walls are clad withÂ the result ofÂ years ofÂ collecting uniqueÂ musical instruments and artefacts. VinylÂ and turntables can beÂ found among locally hand-crafted speakers and guitars. Valiant also hosts an instore analog recording studio where various albums and music videos have been recorded in the past year. Drop by for a celebration to remember on 6 June. valiantmusic.com.aufacebookÂ /valiantmusicshop. Instagram@valiantmusicshop

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Ray is wanting to buy very old maritime, nautical, whaling, diving and fishing items.

Resould: Vintage Classic Modern In love with Tretchikoff ? Got a thing for West German pottery? Lusting after vintage lighting? Got-to-have-it Parker?

Little room inside Passion Flowers 29 Fletcher St, Byron Bay | 0411 252 354

Ray has been collecting for more than 35 years and will buy and sell all old interesting items. He is currently working to create a public-access Museum of the Sea, which will showcase the history and stories of those who have explored, lived, worked and played by the sea.

Open every day 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm Ph: 6674 0099 / 0429 444 616 Corner of Chinderah Bay Drive & Waugh St, Chinderah

Ph: 6680 5255. Find us on Facebook

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vintage * retro designer * costume

Chinderah Bay Antiques, Museum of the Sea

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J & J s junk shop Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re celebrating our third birthday! We sell quality, inexpensive secondhand furniture that we acquire from the Gold Coast. Well-known designer furniture from the likes of Matt Blatt, Nick Scali, Domayne and Samsara are all available at our premises along with ex-floor display, antiques, retro and shabby chic. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry, guys, there will be something for you too within our Man Cave! Next time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Lismore, come and check us out opposite the railway station in South Lismore â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you will be pleasantly surprised! Ph: 0418 489 021. Shop 2, 101 Union Street, Lismore.

Clem s Cargo Secondhand wares and collectables â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Items that were designed to travel through time are treasured here.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Clemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a well-established collectors destination, and a highly reliable source for unique well-crafted solid timber furniture. Our awkwardly quirky designed space rehomes wares from varying design and manufacturing periods. Our renowned Australiana â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is well worth a rubberneck over a yarn of memories gone. Each item has a story attached here at Clemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. We offer freshly brewed beverages from Bean Exchange Laneway Coffeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh produce corner, and an ever-changing lounging area for customers to sit, socialise and absorb our notable quirky eclecticism. Our Dray Cart and Community Garden landmark our location along Tweed Street. Shop 1/38 Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads. For more information: Ph: 6685 1213. Trading: 9â&#x20AC;&#x2019;5pm Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2019;Monday, and by appointment.

48 Tweed Street Brunswick Heads 6685 1540 www.resould.com.au find us at the BP service station on Tweed Street

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QUALITY SECONDHAND FURNITURE, ANTIQUES, RETRO & SHABBY CHIC Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just about nothing we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell! We buy and deal in good quality items.

OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK Open 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm Call Janine or Joe 0418 489 021

Shop 2/101 Union St, South Lismore

opposite the train station

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Vintage Retro Lismore Collectables

Peddle & Hawk

Lismore Collectables stock a fantastic range of vintage, retro, old wares and cool clothing. Sellers of Hellbunny,

Byron industrial estate comes alive with ‘small stall’ artist and vintage market Peddle & Hawk is a new and exciting market on Saturday 30 May in the creative hub of Acacia Street in the Byron Arts & Industry Estate. The market will feature more than 40 stalls of local arts, crafts, up-cycled, recycled, vintage, home-grown and home-made produce. Coinciding with the Community Food Coop Open Day, enjoy entertainment from local musicians, live art, children’s activities, art workshops, and street foods.

Sourpuss and Voodoo Vixen dresses to name a few, as well as vintage clothing. Kitchenalia, garagealia, glassware, Australian pottery, rockabilly and all sorts of amazing items. Always buying more stock. Open Mon–Sat. Find us on Facebook.

Spinifex Designs Mullumbimby

Acacia Street, Arts and Industry Estate. www.kulchajam.org

A beautiful pre-loved clothing boutique, Spinifex Designs specialises in unique preloved Australian and international designer-label clothing and accessories. New business owners, Svea and Tunja, wish to extend their thanks to Bella Piper and Little Bits City, as they now work towards opening a new shop in the coming weeks. Spinifex Designs will then extend their range to include local designers, men’s and children’s attire and their own range of new and upcycled clothes and accessories. Spinifex Designs also offers a consignment service, so if you have quality items you wish to sell, visit Tunja and Svea. Ph: 0423 158 368

Northcoast Recycled Specialising in old timber doors, french doors, leadlights, stained-glass windows, old locks and door handles and antique hardware. We have travelled far and wide to bring together the best collection anywhere. With more than 5,000 items in stock now and more arriving weekly. 10 Smith St, Mullumbimby. Ph: 6684 3110 / 0407 742 704

Mullum Timber Located in Mullumbimby, we have a timber yard stocked full with T&G flooring to structural beams and everything in between. Mitch 0422 641 001 or Nick 0421 626 015

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Fairmarket Antiques Fairmarket Antiques has been established in Lismore for 40 years. We are a second-generation family business. Our 500 sq metre premises is spilling over with the most interesting stock you could imagine. Stylish and luxurious jewellery that will please generations yet to come as elegant heirlooms, but we also stock modern contempory jewellery pieces while also offering jewellery makes, remodeling and jewellery repair services. Now if furniture, china or collectables are more your passion then Fairmarket Antiques is also the treasure trove for the casual tinkerer to the serious collector. Australian and European furniture ‒ cedar, pine, oak, walnut and mahogany are just a few timbers to choose from. Pretty china, crystal and silverware also adorn the shelves for the vintage weddings. Retro cothing, collectables and furniture also frequent the diverse range of stock in our shop. We have recently added a fancy-dress hire to our services, a huge collection consisting of vintage, new and theatre costumes that can be put together however needed. We have it all! Fairmarket Antiques’ professionalism and personal touch is a reflection of our experience, excellent client service and an outstanding 40-year reputation. We look forward to meeting, sharing and assisting you to have a wonderful experience in our antique and jewellery treasure trove. 78 Keen St, Lismore, just down from the cinema. Ph: 6621 4306 www.fairmarketantiques.com.au or find us on Facebook.

Clothing & Apparel

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Fantastic range of vintage, retro, old wares and cool clothing. Open Mon-Sat, Find us on Facebook. 69 Union St, South Lismore. Ph: 0428 677 061

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Celebrating 40 years selling affordable luxury

Beautiful Diamonds Elegant Antique Furniture Modern Engagement Rings Designer & Retro 78 Keen Street (Cinema end), Lismore Ph: 02 6621 4306 quality@fairmarketantiques.com.au www.fairmarketantiques.com.au

PEDDLE & HAWK Pint sized stalls with pounds of treats and treasures

Acacia St Market SATURDAY 30 May 10am–3pm

Acacia St Byron Arts Ind Est

more information at kulchajam.org

NORTHCOAST RECYCLED Timber Doors & Windows and much more 10 Smith St, Mullumbimby Ph: 6684 3110, 0407 742 704

MULLUM TIMBER Reclaimed Hardwood Framing – Floors – Features Mitch 0422 641 001 Nick 0421 626 015

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Designer Boutique Pre-loved New & Unusual Upcycled Australian & International Designers Local Artisans

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Mullumbimby Soon to be at 24 Burringbar Street. Now at 45 Burringbar Street. Mention this ad for a $10 discount when you spend $50 or more!

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The Good Life

Food Wine Travel

Cicchetti Fundraiser Cicchetti Byron Bay is participating in the annual International Negroni Week with $1 from every Negroni sold from Monday 1st June to Sunday 7th June going towards a fund to raise money for the Penfold family. Local Byron Bay renowned makeup artist Ashlea Penfold and the Cicchetti team will officially launch the fundraiser this Thursday 28 May in the Cicchetti restaurant. They will continue to raise funds in support of Ashlea’s husband Matt Penfold, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease a few months ago and is now undergoing chemotherapy. The Penfolds’ sevenyear-old son, Cove, also has ongoing medical costs for autism. Cicchetti Bar manager Luca Pandolfo has created a bespoke Negroni for the occasion, explaining ‘the inspiration behind the Black Pepper and Cardamom Negroni comes from the gin I use. The Opihr gin has been made following an extensive worldwide ancient spice route to collect specific spices from India, Turkey, Morocco, Malaysia, Venice and Spain before the gin is carefully distilled in London.’ Pandolfo’s idea was to make the Negroni sharp to highlight all these flavours and give it additional character. It is served with dehydrated orange chips and cracked pepper to warm the mouths of Byron locals after the fresh, sharp taste of Negroni. For every $500 raised, Cicchetti will donate an additional $500 to the Penfolds Family Fund.

Cicchetti is open for dinner seven nights a week 5.30pm till late and for lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Recipe: Black Pepper and Cardamom Negroni 20ml Cinzano Rosso 10ml Mandarine Napoleon 30ml Opihr Gin 30ml Campari 2 dashes of cardamom bitter Muddle black pepper and cardamom seed. Gently stir together, strain and serve in an old-fashioned glass over ice.

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Food hub on the boil By Julie Ray

A Byron Food Hub will be opening in Byron Shire in recognition of the pivotal role food manufacturers and producers play in strengthening the local economy. The hub is being built at Mullumbimby Industrial Estate and consists of five units tailor made for cottage food producers who have outgrown their ‘backyard’ premises. The hub’s creators, Richard Kowalski and Sharon McGrath, felt there was a shortage in Byron Shire of premises for small-scale commercial food producers. ‘Most people we have been talking to have had to retrofit their premises, which involves cutting up slabs, putting in grease traps and paying a wastewater contribution,’ said Mr Kowalski. ‘We are trying to take as much of the hard work out of it as possible, by putting in the infrastructure for small-scale producers, making it easier to set up when they do

come in.’ Jeremy Burn, co-owner of 100 Mile Table cafe in Byron Bay, said setup costs for his business involved around $30,000 in wastewater contributions plus another $15,000 for a grease trap. ‘We knew there would be significant startup costs but we both fell in love with the building and we wanted to be in Byron,’ said Jeremy. ‘But now it’s been done there can always be a food-related business here.’ Mr Kowalski said that each unit has its own individual grease trap, solar power to offset coolroom running costs, plumbing provisions to allow kitchen setups, insulation, ventilation for individual gas bottles and even an electric-car charging point. The food hub is

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after like-minded people who can share purchasing power and transport costs. Byron Bay Council’s economic development officer, Jane Laverty, believes that a project such as the Byron Food Hub is excellent for homebased businesses looking for commercial premises. ‘Richard’s project is excellent; he has definitely seen an opportunity there to work with our food businesses,’ said Ms Laverty. Jane Laverty says it is critical that Council gets behind food manufacturers and producers in the Shire. The Byron Food Hub should be completed by October 2015. Enquiries to: Sally Chapman from The Professionals Mullumbimby.

Billi Indian

Authentic

Indian

ON WATEGO’S

Restaurant

Velvet & Willow and Restaurant at Rae’s invites you to join them for a musical afternoon with Luke and Sebastian.

TUES–SUN 5pm to late

Exciting New Menu

INDOOR FIREPLACE & OUTDOOR HEATING

Sunday 31st May, 12.30pm Glass of wine on arrival A la carte menu, Bookings essential. (02) 6685 5366

10% OFF TAKEAWAY TUESDAY NIGHTS 10% OFF FOR SENIORS EVERY DAY Complimentary papadums if pre-booked! BYO

8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel • 6680 3352

Bangalow Dining Rooms

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The Treehouse on Belongil Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas. 25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452

The Sun 61 Bayshore Drive Byron Bay 6685 6500 Full Menu at www.thesunbistro.com

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Eating out guide Enjoy our balcony restaurant, intimate dining room and generous bistro food in the pub. With reasonable prices our menu reflects the wonderful local and fresh produce of the region. SMH GOOD PUB Large groups welcome. FOOD GUIDE We also offer off-site catering. 2013 AND 2014 www.bangalowdining.com

ALL NEW MENU FOR SUMMER & LIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC Come and try the all new summer tapas and mains menu with a few old favourites. Fresh cocktails in the bar. And always presenting incredible live music in Byron’s most intimate performance atmosphere. Check our website or facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com

7 Days Lunch 12pm - Dinner 5pm $10 menu every day Kids’ playground TAB/Keno/Skyy Parking a-plenty Bottle Shop & Drive Through

Italian at the Pacific Open for Dinner & Cocktails 7 days from 6pm till late Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepaciﬁc.com.au

Happy Chilli Garden Open 7 days 12pm till late Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 M 0403 516793 happychilligarden@hotmail.com

Good Taste

Italian at the Paciﬁc provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest cocktails and wines.

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods

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Special $10 Menu - Changes Daily Includes soft drink or water BYO Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

Eating out guide

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Byron at Byron

Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest

77–97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay

Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Success Thai Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798

Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $49 per person

6639 2111 thebyronatbyron.com.au

Savour your experience!

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

Santé

St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.

Mon-Sat: 4pm til late. Sun: 4pm til 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426

Open 7 Days Open 5pm–late daily for dinner and cocktails 95 Jonson Street, In the Heart of Byron Bay 6685 5009

www.stelmodining.com

All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine. Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away. www.facebook.com/pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

Come and enjoy one of our signature thin-crust pizzas, a delicious pasta or scrumptious salad. Happy hour 5–7pm $10 cocktails Mojito Bellini Spiced Dark and Stormy Weekly Special

santerestaurant.com.au The only exclusively Vietnamese restaurant in town, this intimate space spilling out into a courtyard offers up fabulous dishes packed full of herbs, spices and varied textures. The traditionally light and healthy style of cuisine ensures the freshness and natural tastes of food are preserved as much as possible. It’s a popular spot so bookings are recommended.

Here the curry pastes are freshly pounded to leave your palate dumbfounded.

5/2 Fletcher St, Byron Bay 6685 5151

Here the ambrosial meals are cooked to order and the scrumptious cocktails and mocktails thrust you into a land of wonderful tales.

Hog’s Breath Cafe

Hog’s Breath Cafe’s menu just got better with some mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, the diverse menu also offers chicken, seafood, snacks, burgers, ribs, kid’s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak – slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon – Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so there’s something to please the whole family.

Targa

O-Sushi

O-Sushi – Since 2004

Luscious Foods

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours

Byron Bay Woolies Plaza, Jonson St 02 6685 7103 Coolangatta The Strand Marine Pde 07 5536 5455 Broadbeach The Oracle, 12 Charles Ave 07 5570 2166 www.osushi.com.au

An award-winning Japanese fusion cuisine Sushi bar, tapas, main meals and delicious chef’s specials

Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm Friday night 5.30–9.30pm 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228

• Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee

Izakaya Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner 7 days Lunch Fri, Sat & Sun GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

Spice It Up Thai Restaurant Open Wednesday-Sunday Dine-in or Takeaway 5:30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club

We do takeaway

Francisco’s Table

Come and experience the best Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, done with the best local products. We are fully licensed, and count 30 cocktails and 100 different spirits.

Roaming Restaurant

Kids meals $9 Open Wed to Sun 5pm. closed on Monday and Tuesday.

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Now open Friday night with LIVE MUSIC!

WINNER OF CHEF'S HAT

Proudly awarded ‘Most Sustainable Seafood Restaurant’ 2015. This year we celebrate 25 years of serving the finest local seafood. Join us in the sea breeze on our veranda for a lazy long lunch or intimate candle lit dinner. Private dining room also available.

The count down is on! All good things must come to and end and our most popular ‘POP UP’ restaurant concept Izakaya will be closing in a matter of weeks. We love it when you are ‘hungry’ so stay tuned for what comes next in the Fins POP UP restaurant series.

Come and spice up your night. Experience the real taste of Thailand. Using local produce, local staff. Free courtesy bus provided for pick up and drop off! 20 years’ experience in the art of Thai cooking.

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

KINGSCLIFF

Overlooking the beautiful Wategos Beach, Rae’s Fish Cafe is the mustvisit restaurant while you’re visiting Byron Bay.

Francisco’s Table is a roaming restaurant popping up at different locations around the Byron Shire. The philosophy behind Francisco’s cooking is honesty TOP 10 0416 057 705 and simplicity. His food is inspired, amongst many POP-UPS francisco.food@gmail.com things, by the amazing local produce that is sourced NSW SMH from a wide community of growers and farmers. At www.facebook.com/ Good Food Francisco’s Table you will share a table loaded with Guide 2015 FranciscosTable delectable dishes with friends and fellow food lovers. Also available for functions, parties and weddings.

We do wedding and special event functions. Come and enjoy a truly Byron dining experience with head chef Patrick Hobbs and his team. With beautiful breakfasts, lazy lunches and delicious dinners, Aquarius Cafe & Dining is the perfect venue for groups, couples or solo diners. Unique hand-crafted cocktails, a killer wine list and a selection of cold beer on tap are available from midday everyday. Cocktail and Tapas hour – All cocktails $12 5pm to 7pm Wednesday to Saturday Please visit www.aqcafe.com.au for menus and details.

“Menu Del Dia” Soup+Main+Wine $25 Monday to Friday Lunch

Harvest Café, Bakery and Deli sprawls across three lovingly restored buildings in breakfast. lunch. dinner. the historic town of Newrybar, 15 minutes 18-22 Old Pacific Highway from Byron Bay in the Byron Hinterland. Newrybar NSW 2479 Showcasing the wonderful diversity of our region Harvest create fabulous fresh, 6687 2644 local, and organic food sourced from local artisan producers and the restaurants harvestcafe.com.au own gardens & farm.

Live music Thursday to Sunday

32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 www.basilo.co

Serving Rustic European Cuisine Breakfast/Lunch: 7 days from 7am Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday from 5.30pm Bar: From 10am, with or without food

Harvest

Try our artisan pizzas, the biggest range of vegetarian pizzas in Byron. Huge selection of craft beers, exciting cocktails and wines.

Basiloco

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Wed to Sat - 7.30am till late Breakfast/Lunch Sun to Tues - 7.30am till 3pm 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663

GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

Muoi’s Feast has created a strong following since opening in 2003. Winning numerous awards for its international cuisine, the Asian section of the menu is the predominant favourite. Enjoy for dinner.

Open 7 days from 5pm Suffolk Park Village Centre 6685 3101 Facebook, Instagram pizzaparadisobyron.com

Aquarius Café and Dining

Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner 7 days Lunch Fri, Sat & Sun

Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

Pizza Paradiso

Open Wed to Sunday 5pm, Closed Mon and Tues.

Fins

A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

Contemporary Sardinian Restaurant

Lunch and Dinner 7 days Wategos Beach, Byron Bay 6685 5366 raes@wategos.com.au

Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with the best views from our first floor balconies in the heart of Byron Bay. Authentic tapas menu from midday till late every day. Why not stop in for one of Byron’s best cocktails or a glass of wine from our award winning wine list. Relax on a comfy daybed with a cool ocean breeze and the coolest vibe in the Bay. Please view our menus and make a reservation online www.balcony.com.au

Open seven days 7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed.

Dinner: Mon-Sat 11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Bookings Essential 6685 7557

Rae’s Fish Cafe

facebook.com/byron. legendpizza Scan code for our menu! BYO Home delivery 7 days

Fishheads

Muoi’s Feast

www.lusciousfoods.com.au

FRESH PIZZA – BYRON STYLE Check us out on

Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au

Happy Hours 4-6pm week days Cnr Jonson St & Lawson St, Byron Bay 6680 9666 www.balcony.com.au

Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com

Eat in or take away, licensed, family friendly Outdoor dining area, easy parking, Open 7 days a week, 11am till late.

Legend Pizza

The Balcony

Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

E: lizzijjackson@gmail.com P: 0414 895 441

MULLUMBIMBY

Open 7 Days, 11.30am-2.30pm Dinner from 5.30pm 9/4 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 5320 www.hogsbreath.com.au

Dinner Mon-Sun Lunch on weekdays Closed Tuesdays Shop 3/17 Lawson Arcade Phone orders welcome 6680 8443

NEWRYBAR

Lemongrass

Dinner every evening 5.30-9.30pm

POP-UP

Traditional Thai

SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU

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MAKING A BEAUTIFUL NOISE FOR NEPAL J U S T 3 6 H O U R S B E F O R E T H E N E PA L E S E Q UA K E , E M M Y W I N N E R A N D T H R E E-T I M E G R A M M Y- N O M I N AT E D R ECO R D I N G A RT I S T TO N I C H I L D S F L E W O U T A F T E R L AU N C H I N G H E R N E W A L B U M I T ’ S A L L A B E AU T I F U L N O I S E AT 1 0 , 0 0 0 F E E T W I T H A S E R I E S O F F R E E CO N C E RT S F O R T H E P EO P L E W H O L I V E O N T H E A N N A P U R N A C I R C U I T.

THE FIRST BAND ON THE POON Now back in Australia Toni is part of Rebuild Nepal – a massive fundraising event to help the country get back on its feet.

Giving goes four ways:

What was your experience of Nepal before the quake?

Karuna-Shechen – food and medical relief efforts by the monks

Little did we know that our concert on Poon Hill would be a global first. And we would give our sunrise concert on Nepal New Years Day 2072.

Access Nepal – mental health work

funds taken directly to people and groups on the ground.

Our second day of trekking we walked just less than 19,000 steps. (This would take me eight hours to complete.) And by our trek’s end we would complete a little more than 85km. I would have to say this was the most challenging physical experience of my life, and the most life affirming.

In the case of number four, Sono, Naren (from Crystal Castle) and I will take funds raised to Nepal (travelling at our own expense) in order to assess where the money is most needed, and to ensure the funds get to people on the ground.

It would turn out we left Nepal 36 hours before the devastating earthquake would hit, leaving us all stunned and concerned with bittersweet feelings for our trip and the Nepal crew we left behind. It took us quite a few days to hear news from our beautiful Nepalese friends. We were told that most of our Sherpas were accounted for, but we are still waiting to hear what has happened to those who lived near the epicentre. We are keeping our fingers and toes crossed. Every one of our Nepal crew we did hear from lost their home, place of business, and villages, but happily their families are safe. Since our return, I have been busy organising a benefit concert in collaboration with Naren and Sono at the Crystal Castle, BayFM, and the CRN community radio network across Australia, Biggs Sound, Renny Sax Photography, and Oz Tix. There has been an impressive pulling together of community groups to raise money for Nepal – what do you think this says about our global community? I love our community! Our shire is filled with world trekkers, activists, inventors, searchers and thinkers! A wonderful giving passionate community. What are the key objectives of your fundraiser? It is very important to all of us working on this event that 100 per cent of what is raised goes to the people of Nepal.

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Tell me about the concept for Rebuild Nepal and what it is going to look like. With the active support of BayFM manager Billy Martin, and the Byron Bay community radio station, our benefit concert will be broadcast in full to the local community, and edited down to an hour for national broadcast. The hour broadcast will feature the best of performances of the event, intercut with in-depth on-the-ground commentary such as interviews with the Australian Embassy in Nepal and other people on the ground. Our hour benefit special will be aired nationally on community radio stations across the country. This will give us the opportunity to gather a massive amount of support. What are the obstacles you envisage for Nepal as the people attempt to rebuild their lives? I believe the biggest obstacle facing the Nepalese people is rebuilding their homes, businesses, and attracting tourist to Nepal again. Does the money we contribute make a difference? YES IT DOES. What else can we do? People can give in the following ways: Buy a ticket to the Rebuild Nepal Benefit Concert at Crystal Castle on Oztix: bit.ly/Rebuild-Nepaltickets; donate on the mycause Rebuild Nepal site: bit.ly/mycauserebuildnepal ; or go to our online auction and bid on some wonderful art: charityauctionorganizer.com/auction/rebuildnepal.

You have an online charity auction as part of the fundraiser – can you tell me how that will work and who are the artists donating works? We are currently inviting artists and galleries around the country to join our effort to curate art from notable artists for our online auction at charityauctionorganizer.com/auction/rebuildnepal and help us get the word out to fine artists and other galleries around the country. Because the auction is online, it will mean we can keep Rebuild Nepal going for a week or more after the actual event, giving radio stations who want to broadcast our event the flexibility they need to find the right time slot for them and not miss out because of a fixed broadcast date. And this means people tuned into the broadcast will be alerted to the ongoing online auction, giving them the opportunity to make donations and bid on auction items. We believe this continued traffic will help turn great art into a great help for the people of Nepal. If you are a gallery or an artist, and would like to donate art for our fundraiser, please send an email to Renae Saxby renny@tonichilds. com. Renae is our auction coordinator and she will be your contact. What should we expect for the live concert? People will get to hear some great music from Laura Targett’s debut album Fragile, and my band and I will play music from my new album we debuted on Poon Hill, It’s All a Beautiful Noise. And we have some very special guests still to be announced! Can you tell me about that magnificent photo? What is happening? Singing the mountains? Singing on Poon Hill was one of the most incredible experiences of our lives. At one point we were looking at each other and began spontaneously crying tears of joy. What a ridiculously epic moment. I felt like the weight of my voice grew 1,000,000 times greater than itself to fill in the world’s largest natural stadium. Saturday at Crystal Castle. Gates open from 3pm. Price $25 plus donation. bit.ly/Rebuild-Nepal-tickets

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uniform: tattoos, checked shirts, retro dresses, horn-rimmed glasses S E E M O R E O F M A N DY O N and kids. Oh yes, small children are amazing hipster accessories as E C H O N E T DA I LY long as they have hipster names W W W. E C H O. N E T. A U /S OA P - B OX like Bear, Scout or Chai Latte. Hipster babies must be attired in tiny hipster clothes like baby rock shirts with jeans and bandanas, otherwise they might forget to How do you become a hipster? Is it the trend is around being an take them home. If you can get by accident or design? Do you just individual, about breaking your toddler to grow a beard you wake up one day and realise that free from societal conventions. will be king of hipster hill. you’ve miraculously transformed You know you have achieved If you don’t have a hipster kid individual trend status when you have to get a hipster dog. from geeky nerd into Mr Cool? there’s a large group of other It’s mandatory. Border collies, pit Gone are the acid-wash jeans individuals all doing exactly the bulls, staffies, pugs and terriers and the Gap t-shirts and low- same thing. The important thing are all hipster. Hipsters don’t have rise Converse; you now belong about being a hipster is that labradors or golden retrievers. I’m to a tribe of über-trendy you need to be able to identify sorry, they’re just too obvious. understatedly affluent groovers each other in a cafe otherwise If you have a wolf, you win; you who just happen to wear the you won’t know which one is don’t even need a beard – you get same shirts, get the same tattoos, the hipster cafe and you might gold-card hipster status. wear the same glasses and grow accidentally go to a cafe full of Not all dogs or kids suit the look, the same beards. people who aren’t hipsters. so if they can’t be styled into the

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shoes myself’ vibe, then they’ll be spending a whole lot of time at Grandma’s. Grandma is now missing her beloved laminexand-vinyl table setting because her hipster kids talked her into substituting it for the one they bought her from IKEA because, unbeknown to Grandma, she’s sitting on a hipster retro goldmine. How does this happen? Was there a hipster meeting I wasn’t invited to? I guess I shouldn’t have expected to be included, because at 47 I am too old to be a hipster. Also a bit too fat. I could however be the parent of a hipster but I don’t have anything groovy enough to be used in their new paleo cafes.

There definitely had to be a meeting; it was there that a few ground rules were established. Beards were voted in. Men without beards have to wear hornSocial trends puzzle me. Generally That is why they need the hipster understated ‘I fermented these rimmed black glasses. If you can

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Bluesy songstress and multiinstrumentalist Anne McCue will be launching her sixth studio album Blue Sky Thinkin’. How did moving to Nashville change or broaden your musical offerings? Well it was quite a culture shock moving to Nashville from Los Angeles. In fact, moving from Melbourne to LA was less of a shock. That was weird but more in a sci-fi kind of way – it was like being in Australia but everyone had American accents, was very polite and driving on the wrong side of the road. It was like a strange dream! LA has really good restaurants and beaches and great weather. So coming to Nashville in the dead of winter – it was freezing – and finding that there were next to no restaurants that served healthy food was a mind bender. It took me a while to adjust.

Of course, the best thing about Nashville is the musicians and over the years I have gotten to know quite a few. The level of musicianship here is mindblowing and it definitely inspires me to lift my game. Also, now there are a lot more healthy restaurants, which is a relief. Who are the artists that you look toward for inspiration? With this new record I have gone back to the 1920s, 30s and 40s: Billie Holiday, Memphis Minnie, Cab Calloway, Fats Waller, Peggy Lee, Hoagy Carmichael, Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian. They called it swing music but to me it’s just early rock’n’roll. It’s dance music, it’s blues with a fun twist. Swing music pushes, it’s contagious. I love the old blues and the old jazz, before it became too slick and intellectual and watered down. What have been the career highlights for you thus far?

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How do you approach a song onstage? Do you like to change your arrangements or style from time to time for particular songs? I definitely love to jam, so most songs will be at least a little different every night. Of course there are some songs that are more structured – my set will be a mix of styles – swing, rock, blues, folk etc.

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Making sure every song is great is a good start. I personally love listening to whole albums – I know that may be a bit old fashioned. With this new album, I recorded 12 songs and then, after listening for a while, I decided to write and record six more songs because it wasn’t gelling as a whole. It was going all over the place stylistically. It was a hard decision because a couple of those other songs turned out great. But I thought it was worth it. Also, I think you have to have a sense of the overall sound being in harmony with the songs – the lyrics, the mood – they all have to coincide. When I produce other artists that’s what I think about.

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It has changed over the years, since I started writing with other people. I wrote three songs on the new album Blue Sky Thinkin’ by myself and that is an organic process. I usually come up with a guitar part and then build the song from there. With co-writing, you can go in with a title, such as Things You Left Out In The Rain, which I wrote with David Olney and John Hadley. And then you sit and play around with it for a few hours. Those guys are great to write with – it’s a lot of fun. You play around with the words and the chords for a few hours and voila! – you have a song that you can all agree on. I wrote four songs with my friend Bob Saporiti. It’s always fun hanging out with Bob, whose stage name is Reckless Johnny Wales. I seem to get on well with those baby-boomer guys. Because my parents were older, I have a strong connection to the WWII generation and the baby boomers.

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in. Leg hair will have to wait because you can’t see hipster tattoos if they are covered in hair. There will be a lot of crafting. Knitting, crocheting, felting, you name it; if your kid doesn’t have a felt lunchbox you’ll be kicked out of the club. You can’t eat sugar – unless it’s got some sort All hipster ladies need to wear of meat base. glasses. Even if they don’t need At what point do ‘individuals’ who them. Spend a few hours a day reject mainstream fashion realise close to the TV and in a few weeks they all look the same? I feel sorry you should at least need glasses for the blokes who wore flannies, for short range. Otherwise fake it. had tatts, and had beards before Hipsters have to have tattoos. Lots the trend. These previously proud of them. You don’t even have to conscientious rejectors of fashion like them. Just fill up those arms have had their ‘look’ stolen. and legs with words and pictures, But don’t worry, they will get it preferably tattoos of other people back, because all trends die out with beards. In fact the sleeve eventually. We’re almost at peak thing is a must. It’s an instant hipster and I predict that after global hipster identifier. a decade of parenthood all the While women can’t grow beards hipsters will be fat and middlethey are encouraged to welcome aged with pattern baldness, back the downstairs lady-beard, pumping their trust funds and armpit hair has also been voted through the pokies. Just like us.

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Having a song – Stupid – in the same box set as Bob Dylan, The Byrds and hundreds of other folkrock artists was a thrill. Of course, touring with Lucinda Williams and Heart in the US was fantastic and a lot of fun. Having a song on the same CD as Leonard Cohen and John Coltrane (Artist’s Choice). That was before music really became digital and Spotify wasn’t invented yet so you could make a good living as an independent artist. For me though, I don’t feel my career highlights have happened yet – maybe I’ll be 70 when I really catch a big wave. I’m willing to hang in for a few more decades to find out.

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Live Music LOVE, MONEY & THE BEE GEES

Lawyer, writer and selfconfessed shameless idealist Mark Swivel presents his oneman show How Deep Is Your Love? at the Drill Hall this week. Created after his experience working with Grameen Bank, Nobel Peace prizewinner T H I S S AT U R DAY S E E S T H E C O M I N G TO G E T H E R for alleviating poverty in Bangladesh by offering O F D J S N I C K TAY LO R , S L I N K Y, S H O RT C I RC U I T microcredit to eight million A N D A S A F F O R T H E F O U RT H L I G H T B O DY borrowers, nearly all women. A quiet economic revolution C O M M U N I T Y DA N C E E V E N T. accompanied by the Bee Gees. The Echo spoke with Asaf Zakay about this multi-dimensional gig at Mark spoke with The Echo about Durrumbul Hall. the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s themes. What sort of music should we be expecting on the night? What made you decide to turn Electro dance music containing high-energy funky breakbeats, uplifting your experience working with melodic soundscapes and psychotropic grooves will ensure something microfinance in Bangladesh into a one-man show? for everyone. The gig starts early! 6pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no warmup, except by the Monologues are campfire bonfire and from Open Tableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delicious mouth-watering nourishing stories, the oldest form of treats and chaiâ&#x20AC;Ś letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get to it! We encourage everyone to come early theatre. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an interesting story to fully embrace the entire night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as Durrumbul closes at midnight!Â where all the currents of the Will there be visual installations as well? mad world intersect and a Yes, Full productions include video or visual projections from Crystal monologue lets you mix the Gridâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tone Wonderland with luminary sculptures from Zakay Glass silly and the serious, big political Creations; Codaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mirrored sculptures will create a magical (for want of issues and little moments of a better word) ambience within and about Durrumbul Hall grounds. A ordinary life. Â co-creation of local professional artists. Can you explain what microfinance is and what you Why do you think dancing is so good at bringing community were doing in Bangladesh? together? Microfinance is lending and Through dancing we break free from our thoughts and the everyday; banking for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the poorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; people we get to see each other more clearly, be ourselves completely. in developing countries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Everyone sharing the dance floor, celebrating life together, celebrating designed to finance small lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey through the expression of movement and sound! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Asaf. business, improve financial What is Lightbodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission? strength and build communities. Why is microfinance aimed at Ongoing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; promoting and supporting local community, talent and women? creatives in events that have the most forward and progressive dance music, delicious nourishing food, high-quality, ethical, colourful Women are more focused on their families and use loans to and beautiful-vibe events within the shire. Making people happy. developÂ their businesses and Celebrating life with dance! spend the surplus on getting 6pm until midnight at Durrumbul Hall on Saturday. $25. their kids to school, improving family health and wellbeing. The real answer is more complex and a key theme of the show. What were the key cultural differences that struck you most? The culture of poverty everywhere Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bangladesh, Cambodia, Guatemala â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is about resilience, cooperation and vitality. The culture of Bangladesh is a mad post-colonial mayhem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; half ancient, nearly modern (no hot water but cable TV). The Islam of Bangladesh is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;moderateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; but this seems to be changing. Can you tell me about Grameen Bank and what inspired you to engage with them. Can a bankÂ really be run for the poor? Only three days left to subscribe to Bay FM and I heard about Grameen just before the Bank won the Nobel go into the draw to win a fabulous dinner for prize in 2006. Muhammad Yunus, four with a complimentary bottle of Chandon its founder, is a compelling bubbly at the Balcony Bar & Restaurant. character, a mad practical visionary, the best kind of Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a long story, The draw happens this Friday 29 May, megalomaniac. but if you really want to know, 5pm, on Oli Lamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beanbag. hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the report on that project: bit.ly/CDFI-evaluation-report. SUBSCRIBE by phoning How does microfinance and the work of the Grameen Bank change peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives?Â or online at bayfm.org. By injecting funds into village economies, making them more

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productive and connecting them to the larger economy, raising production and living standards, generating local wealth and savings.Â The impact is seen in improved access to education, better housing and healthcare. There is a vast literature on the subject if people are interested. The best book is called Poverty Capital by a woman called Ananya Roy. What stories do you tell in your show? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll meet Asit the schoolteacher who loves the Bee Gees and sings me the title song Habibunessa, the mango-tree queen who would succeed anywhere on Earth, and Mr Forhad who taught me that shampoo is black. You also meet Muhammad Yunus as I did â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Willy Wonka inside the chocolate factory of microfinance.Â For more youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to see the show. How did the experience change you? It taught me that we are anaesthetised by affluence. And it reinforced how dumb concepts of poverty are. Bangladesh is poor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in material things, in education, in liberal institutions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but in others its richness is so deep itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s humiliating. I could go onâ&#x20AC;Ś What should we expect from your show? To laugh, think, maybe cry, and laugh again. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance to reflect on how we think about the larger world while being entertained. You might also learn a little about microfinance itself and support it here and overseas.Â Do you think the same sort of program would work here? Things only work in their context. TheÂ underlying issue in a modern complex society such as Australia is different: the exploitation of less-well-off people by fringe lenders. In this sense Good Shepherd Microfinance based in Melbourne is a winner but its success deals with only a small fraction of the challenge (well below 10 per cent). Governments, philanthropists and ordinary donors should get behind them. Four Corners recently did a program on this. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a culture of denial around poverty in Australia. Struggle Street â&#x20AC;&#x201C; much discussed at the moment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a distraction. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another long story too. In the end these subjects are on the face of it so dry and boring but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the stuff of life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so with storytelling and a fair bit of humour this show might provide a little pathway for people to think a bit more about what it means here and in the bigger, badder world.Â Friday and Saturday at the Drill Hall at 8pm and 5pm on Sunday. Tickets are $10 at the door.

RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE SING THAT UKE Mullum-based reggae band Rumble Yute play the Byron Brewery Friday at 7pm, free, in the heated beergarden. Old and new reggae tracks performed in a dub-style session will produce a bit of ear candy for you with a cocktail of reggae, rocksteady, jazz and dubbed-up popular tunes, One Love. And then on Saturday the Brewery presents Concrete Jungle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a night of UK bass music. The best of electronic music and drum â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bass will be served at the Buddha Bar.Â

Calling all hepcatsÂ and swingaroos: this month of May 2015, Miss Amber and Stukuleleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Uke Night presents Swing that Thing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; strumminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; singinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tunes from and inspired byÂ the Swing EraÂ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Andrew Sisters, Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Sinatra, Crosby and heaps more. With special guest vocalistsÂ Belle Hendrik, Mick BuckleyÂ and Alma Asher plus local swinger Andy Hills on clarinet, trumpet and sax. Court House Hotel Thursday from 6.30pm. Adults $10, kids under 16 $2.50. Dig that crazy jive!

Expect an outstanding international lineup with Just Jackson resident deejay in the best clubs of Brighton and Ko Phangan.

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Irad Brant and Dui Bitton are the musicians behind the premier progressive trance project Coming Soon!!! Years of close friendship and similar motivation for change placed these two bright souls together in the studio. The alias chosen Coming Soon!!! describes well their motivation to produce fresh and innovative progressive sounds. Ever since the release of their debut EP (2012) their musical outputs have been topping the most respected charts around. Smashing up the dance floor, catch them on Sunday at the Byron Brewery with supports. 3pm, $25 / $40 (BR)

TAKING THE CAT TO DALLAS

Renowned for their electrifying live shows, Dallas Frasca recently played to a 40,000+ crowd in Le Mans in France as a part of the 24hr Circuit race, as well as performing on French TV where they were viewed by more than 250,000 people. Support slots have included Patti Smith, Triggerfinger, Earth, Wind & Fire, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Van Halen, The Tea Party and festivals all throughout Europe and the UK alongside 30 Seconds to Mars, Wolfmother, and many more. Dallas Frascaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national tour commences in May, in support of their new album Love Army, which was written across the globe during their five international tours over the past two years.

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The album was produced by New York-based producer Andy Baldwin (Bjork, St Lucia, Cat Empire), engineered by Richard Stolz at Woodstock Studios in Melbourne, and mastered by Joe LaPorta (Sterling Sound, NYC – Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend, The Killers). The power trio are eager to unleash their new material onto their Australian supporters. Dallas Frasca play the Hotel Brunswick on Sunday, with support from CC The Cat. Show at 4pm. Free.

I CAN SEA THE JAZZ

Saturday 6 June 2015 from 7pm the Lennox Head Cultural and Community Centre presents a fabulous night of jazz by worldclass musicians. The NRBB (Northern Rivers Big Band) is sounding better than ever with Royden Ainsworth as the band leader and musical director. Royden, on first alto sax and clarinet, shares his vast experience, having performed with top Australian and overseas artists Laura Nobel is the jazz/ blues vocalist who performed her first professional gig at age 15. Drummer Jeff McGuiness, keyboard player Steve Johns, and alto-saxophonist Peter Bauers were members of Australian Navy bands, and many other bands.

reroute and rejuvenate continues. If something’s just not working no matter how hard you try, here’s a simple equation: pushing equals stress, retreat equals peace. Some things need putting to rest permanently and this is a good time to do it. TAURUS: Your astral emphasis this week’s on education, upskilling and personal growth. The prime requirement is flexibility: adapting to shifting circumstances rather than struggling to make a fixed plan work. Don’t waste energy second-guessing other people’s motives; check instead whether any resistance to compromise on your part is blocking progress. GEMINI: Happy birthday, overflowing cornucopias of effervescence! With so much planetary activity in your sign this is celebration time, though your mentor Mercury wants you using it for introspection as well as extroversion. So observe, learn, strategise – and practise Gemini Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s contemporary definition of enlightenment: Taking it easy…

CANCER: If other people’s mental calisthenics are driving you to meltdown, dose up on the stabilising regularity of familiar routines: sleep, relaxation, humour, creative pursuits and nourishing comfort food. Make home an oasis from confusing communications. Investigate the highly satisfying feng shui of tidying up and tying off loose ends.

Trombone player Mike Keogh played with the Daly-Wilson Big Band plus many others. Electric bass and tuba player Bruce Worrall played with a wide range of the top artists, starting an early age as a pop star with Sherbet; Bruce is now also well known for his excellent solo guitar performances in this area. Martha Baartz has performed extensively at renowned Australian jazz venues and many international festivals. Martha is also a composer arranger, most well known for her compositions performed in The Baartz Freeman Sextet. Special guest Elly Hoyt is a jazz and contemporary singer, composer and teacher. She currently lectures in jazz voice at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, and is studying a Masters of Vocal Pedagogy at the Queensland Conservatorium. Elly released her second album Oranges & Sunshine in March 2015. All this and more at Jazz by the Sea, part of the Love Lennox Festival. Tickets can be purchased by going to the website and clicking on Jazz by the Sea. Alternatively call Liz on 0411 544 004.

SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarians are gamblers, but this week’s odds aren’t in favour of starting up something new. Better to spend more time at the drawing board – which shouldn’t faze you because you’re also the zodiac’s optimists, who know that taking a step back before moving forward is simply doing a cha cha.

CAPRICORN: Capricorns adore a to-do list, but the less you plan this week the happier you’re actually likely to be. Yes, there are some unsettling trends, but shakeups needn’t mean breakups if you step away and let things settle. Doing’s an addiction, so at some time this week do absolutely nothing.

LEO: The current cosmic casserole forecasts sparkling conversational exchanges and a fluent flow of entertaining chat as active minds and mobile mouths buzz with bright ideas. If a cherished dream’s been a bit dented recently, this week resurrects a new way forward with friends providing staunch support and sound advice.

VIRGO: This week has its differences and dissonances, which you’ll be advised of ad infinitum via non-stop chatter. Resist the perfectly natural urge to insert ear plugs, and let others gush – because with your planet mentor Mercury in Virgo’s house of achievement till early July, you may pick up some useful information. LIBRA: Restrain that lively eye for the unnecessary buy, ditto urges to splurge on etail therapy. Check the spending agenda by window shopping. Key words right now are conservation and economy, so make less look like more. Good news? Late-week Libra moon’s delightful for unwinding and letting your hair down.

SCORPIO: This week’s objections, criticisms and conflicting opinions require extra tact and care, even if you’re not in the mood. Notice any signs or indications that your leadership style might need revamping. If you’re stubborn about your goals but flexible about your methods, others will be more receptive to your suggestions.

You will also be able to see John working on his own paintings in the gallery throughout the exhibition. Earth to Sky is opening 6pm Friday, and available for viewing until 10 June at Byron Library’s Lone Goat Gallery – open 10am–4pm daily.

Free admission Gallery open Wed-Sun 10am - 5pm

AQUARIUS: This week’s unpredictable but hey, you’re Aquarian: you can work with that. Also with whatever inventive concepts and creative possibilities present themselves for feasibility studies. Approach these in the latest, up-to-date, hi-tech style and put thoughtful planning into the commitments and agreements you want to last.

PISCES: While this mental-as-anything week isn’t the emotive Piscean kind it’s certainly changeable, showing its flip side one minute, smiley face the next. What to do? Refuse to take upsetting innuendos to heart; walk away and don’t engage. There’s a wealth of inner replenishment available from home-centred pleasures.

(www.mebairdmusic.com), an audience Q&A with Sam and Pat. Sam will be signing copies of his book You Can’t Always Get What You Want, and refreshments will be provided. Thursday 4 June at 6.30pm. Tickets $15 presale from Bangalow Music & Books (6687 1592), or $20 on the night. All proceeds raised will go towards Sam’s ongoing medical treatment.

APPEARING AT BANGALOW MUSIC & BOOKS TALKING ABOUT KARMA

JOHN TURTON EXHIBITION AT LONE GOAT GALLERY

John Turton has held more than 30 solo exhibitions during his long career as an artist. This show at the Lone Goat Gallery invites the viewer to a journey in colour, the primary essence and driver for his landscape paintings.

installations at Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG), Ballina, during June that aim to promote thought and understanding of what life is like for those with hidden or ‘unseen’ disabilities. Both shows open on Thursday at 5.30pm at the The Northern Rivers Community Gallery, 44 Cherry Street Ballina.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY

Ballina showcases the work of five established and emerging artists from the northern rivers region who explore the theme of place through their diverse artistic methods. Artists Rene Bolten, Jennifer Lowrey, Jeremy Austin, Heather Jessup, and Claudie Frock, also known as the popular Peggy Popart. In a separate show Lismore-based artist Rachael Windress will be exhibiting a series of abstract photographs and interactive

Sam Cutler (tour manager Rolling Stones/Grateful Dead) will be in conversation with Pat Davern (Grinspoon) at the Byron School of Art teaching space, which is part of the Station St Studios complex (home of Bangalow Music & Books) at 2/10 Station St Bangalow. Sam Cutler’s book follows the notorious rock ’n’ roll stories of the late sixties and includes the infamous concert at Altamont where a man was murdered by a Hells Angel in front of the stage while the Stones played. After the show Sam was left behind to make peace with the Hells Angels, the various mobsters and organisations. These are only some of the stories! The night will feature a live musical performance by ME Baird

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The Venerable Geshe Sonam Thargye will be offering a public talk on ‘Karma: The Law of Cause and Effect’. Unfortunately Tony Abbott won’t be able to attend that one but it would be a timely reminder that all choices have consequences, and if not in this life, then quite possibly in the next. Geshe Sonam is a devoted student of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and is the Spiritual Directer of Drol Kar, the Buddhist centre in Victoria. He will be at the Byron Community Centre on Wednesday 17 June 7–8pm. Entry by donation.

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WORKSHOPS René Bolten Artist Workshop ‘Drawings of where you are’ Saturday 13 June 2015 10am – 3.30pm

Robyn Sweaney The beach house (detail) 2009 acrylic on canvas 56 x 100cm Acquired through the Tweed Regional Gallery Donations Fund, 2009 Tweed Regional Gallery Collection © Robyn Sweaney

29 May - 2 August

Of Place Group Show

LAND MARKS: here and there - Scott McDougall 29 May - 22 November

David Preston: works from the collection

Bookings essential. Contact 6681 6167

On display until 14 June

The world is not a foreign land

Image: Jennifer Lowrey, Dandy

An Ian Potter Museum of Art and NETS Victoria touring exhibition, curated by Quentin Sprague.

The Houndstooths in the Drawing Room - Kids Workshops

exhibition dates Glimpse: Christian Halford

27 May – 21 June 2015

On display until 31 May

Object(s) of war: Christine Willcocks On display until 21 June

Travels with my Art: Moya Dyring and Margaret Olley

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Sunday 21 June 2015

Thursday 28 May 5.30pm – 7.30pm

29 April 2015 - 31 January 2016

Director’s Choice: works from the collection Public Program Sunday 31 May 10.30am-4.30pm Workshop: Exploring the Palette - Sharon Muir - $90

Develop a command for colour harmony by understanding your palette. Contact Gallery

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Join local established artist and renowned arts facilitator René Bolten in this exciting workshop coinciding with the ‘Of Place’ exhibition.

Gallery open Wed - Sun closed public holidays cnr cherry and crane streets ballina phone 02 6681 6167 www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/nrcg

Unseen Rachael Windress Image: Rachael Windress, Me

Come play some delightful drawing games with the Kooky Artists Herman & Hetty Houndstooth. Who love to draw together! For kids 5yrs and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential. Contact 6681 6167

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YES YOU CAN HAVE MORE!

Oliver! is one of the great tales and the Ballina Players are bringing this Dickens story to the stage. In Victorian London young orphan Oliver (Landon Broadley) escapes from the workhouse and an undertaker to whom he had been sold, and falls in with a ragged bunch of orphans. He is befriended by the Artful Dodger

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(Sam Green), who takes the innocent Oliver to the lair where the elderly, conniving thief Fagin (Graeme Speed) teaches young boys to pick pockets and exploits them shamelessly. Oliver has no idea what they are really doing. Ten-year-old Landon Broadley brings extensive experience in music and theatre to the role of Oliver. Sam Green, the Artful Dodger, is twelve. He also has had considerable involvement in youth theatre including the Players’ Sound of Music.

Oliver! will be staged at the Players Theatre from 12 June to 4 July. Evening performances will commence at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Opening night on 12 June will be a special event, with pre-show champagne and finger food. Book online at www. ballinaplayers.com.au or at Just Funkin Music, 6686 2440.

FIRST IMPRESSIONISTS The Impressionists and The Man Who Made Them, part of the

Exhibition on Screen series, charts Durand-Ruel’s relationship with artists including Manet, Monet, Degas, Cézanne, Renoir and Pissarro, and his determination to support them in the unforgiving environment of 19th-century Paris, through the Franco-Prussian war, while dealing with the tragedies and struggles of his own personal life – losing his wife and caring for their five children. From the artists’ early struggles to be accepted at the Salon, to the widespread ridicule and derision that followed when their work was exhibited in Paris, to his brave decision to exhibit these revolutionary and radical new artists in America, the film follows Durand-Ruel’s extraordinary story, which finally brought the Impressionists the worldwide respect that they sought – and changed the art world forever. As well as the opportunity to see some of the Impressionists’ most famous works up close on the big screen, the film offers diary extracts and insights from Durand-Ruel and the artists in their own words, with DurandRuel voiced by acclaimed stage and screen actor Robert Lindsay.

The Impressionists screens at Palace Byron Bay Cinema at 1pm on Saturday and Wednesday.

GET DOWN WITH MR BROWN

Rob Brown brings his satirical, cheeky, out-of-the-box views on the world to the stage when he headlines the Ballina RSL’s free monthly comedy night The Big Gig. Rob draws on his diverse background – from growing up in a trailer park, working for more than a decade as a prison officer in maximum-security prisons, his time training security services in Iraq and Afghanistan, his family life – children, and marriage. With headline performances in Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, UK, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Bali, Papua New Guinea and Prague, just to name a lot, Rob can truly be called an international comedian. Rob now shares his time equally between Los Angeles and Brisbane. So when he comes to town you don’t want to miss him. Fiona McGary as support. Catch this show on Thursday at 8pm.

WEDNESDAY

27 MAY to

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

My companion, who worked briefly on the scenes of this movie that were shot in Sydney, nudged me confidingly. ‘See that one with the red hair?’ Fanging across the desert, Max had come upon five gorgeous girls in varying degrees of white undress. ‘That’s Elvis’s granddaughter. She’s the one who married the stuntman from Dunoon.’ We whispered for a while about whether she resembled the King. Nobody would have heard us above the racket, nor would anybody have missed any dialogue for, though we were perhaps thirty minutes into proceedings, it seemed only a dozen words had been spoken. As Max, Tom Hardy has barely more lines than Jean Dujardin in The Artist. I appreciate that words count for nothing in an action flick, but this is ridiculous. Furiosa (Charlize Theron) is a female version of Max. She’s trying to make her way home across a post-apocalyptic landscape peopled by enslaved, grotesque humans from the worlds of Bosch and Jodorowsky’s El Topo. They become allies and are chased hither and yon by fabulously outfitted and luridly painted bad guys. Narrative’s usual requirements are accorded grudging acknowledgement, as the ‘screenplay’ deals fleetingly with the dire future of water on our planet and superficially with the foolishness and manipulative nature of religion – Nux (Nicholas Hoult) believes that if he dies he will live again – otherwise there is nix in the story. To be fair, there are some praiseworthy elements in George Miller’s hysterically hyped resurrection of his leather-clad road warrior, not least of which is the number of roles found in it for so many jobbing Australian actors. The CGI is astonishing, the blokes swaying on poles attached to speeding Humvees is cool, and Furiosa’s prosthetic arm is very convincing. But for some of us – clearly not in a majority that might affect the box office – it is dismaying that the art of cinema has come to this: two hours of smoke and mirrors, of head-hammering, projectile bullshit. My companion and I concurred – Riley Keough does look like Elvis.

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WEDNESDAY

WOMAN IN GOLD

Movies can speak to you on different levels. Driving home after watching this, I heard our horrible prime minister say ‘nope, nope, nope’ when asked would Australia help resettle any of the Rohingyas stranded at sea. Will Australia one day be held to account for its inhumanity in the same way that Austria has been for its treatment of Jews?, I wondered. The link was inescapable… And then there is Gustav Klimt’s magnificent painting, of ‘the woman in gold’. I’d only ever seen it reproduced in books, but the opening shot, a recreated close-up of gold-leaf being applied to the canvas, and later visual studies of it, made me swoon with its gilded beauty. The history surrounding the masterpiece is intriguing and told with only a small degree of forgivable bias in Simon Curtis’s telling of it. Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), a California shop-owner, fled Vienna in 1938 shortly after the Anschluss. Left behind in the family home was Klimt’s portrait of the aunt Adele whom Maria doted on. Fifty years later, with the government of Austria embarking on a policy of reparation, she undertook the challenge of retrieving the painting. Assisting her was lawyer Randol Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds), himself a descendant of Austrian refugees. Curtis’s flashbacks to the grand capital of the Hapsburgs is as gloriously evocative as is the dark shadow that engulfed it alarmingly familiar – Maria and her husband’s flight from the jackboots is charged with a terror that none of us would wish to experience. As always, Mirren is wonderful as the feisty old lady who is eventually worn down by the obfuscation of officialdom, only to have her baton carried on by Randol, representing a member of a later generation whose conscience has been pricked after being exposed to the tragedy of the past. ‘People forget,’ Maria says, and to me that is what this enlightening and moving film is all about; not who is entitled to own a picture, but how forgetfulness can encourage the hatefulness of ‘nope, nope, nope’.

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ARCHITECTS JOSE DO Sustainable Architecture. Reg. 7647. www.josedoarchitect.com....................0424 062096 GRAEME BARR ARCHITECTS Reg 4244. www.graemebarr.com .......................................66877973 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au .............................................66855001

CARPENTRY/JOINERY Renos, kitchens, bthrms, small jobs. Lic 157823C. Paul .... 0423 658885 or 66845273 BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS Peter Alexander. Lic 177579C ....................0417 499023

MOBILE IT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIFI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A/V â&#x20AC;&#x201C; home technology support www.tech-rescue.com.au ......0419 996606 BRICKLAYER Quality work, reasonable quotes. Lic 164155C..................0437 135483 or 66849102 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C.........................66808162

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

STAINLESS WIRE BALUSTRADING Supplies and installation................66809409 or 0419 758821 BUILDER/CARPENTER Peter Bergin. Renos & maintenance. Lic 147887C....................0432 060110 CARPENTER Insured & qualified. Homes, extensions, decks, free quotes. Lic 231104C......... 0431 674377

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DESIGN + CONSTRUCT 20 years experience PH: 0410 788 420

25 years of great client service No job too large or small

David Maccarone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0404 893 404 david.maccarone1@gmail.com

BOOKKEEPING Get your business in Harmony with Rose. Hospitality specialist ...........0416 036519

BUILDER/CARPENTER Decks, pergolas, extensions, renos. Hourly rate. Lic 123672C..Stu 66802224

CARPET CLEANING

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

ACUPUNCTURE

PHIL JOHNSTON at Muscle N Bones, 2/20 Brigantine St, A&I Est, Byron Bay ................0452 588933

BRICKLAYING, RENDERING, SWIMING POOLS 30 years exp. Lic 170432C.................0423 378573

BBL BUSINESS SALES www.bblbusinesssales.com.au .........................................Paul 0403 584646

BOOKKEEPER 20 yrs experience, city professional, BAS & all areas accounting. Nea ....0417 660793 BLUEDOLPHINBATHROOMS.COM.AU Lic 105283C ..................................................0405 148536

ACUPUNCTURE Chinese herbs, 27 years experience. Mullumbimby. Debbie ................0412 242919

STONEYS BUILDING CREATIONS Lic 268404C..........................................Phone Dave 0417 654888

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BOOKKEEPING MYOB, Reckon, online, ATO Reg. Annette .............................................0419 627506 COMPLETE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Peter Alexander. Lic 177579C......................0417 499023

JAMIE BELLAMY Wellness in the heart of Mullumbimby..............................................0432 034202

rbacarpentry.com.au New & reno work, decks & pergolas. Lic No 243918C ..............0407 330326

Bathrooms Kitchens Laundries

ACCOUNTANT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026

ACUPUNCTURE Mullumbimby & Bangalow. Mary-Ellen Young ....................................0403 477972

BUILDER CARPENTER DP Construction Building Solutions. All jobs. Lic 236035C ........0427 849445

BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ...... 0403 458177

Home renovations and maintenance specialist

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ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Facial rejuvenation, general practice ................66842400

0438 139 938

Mat Wood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mattnnikki@bigpond.com

CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C ...................................66291169 or 0412 967677

AUDIO VISUAL & IT

Registered tax agent, affordable, BAS & tax returns. ...............................................Gail 0401 884231

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis .................................................66842559

Pty Ltd

AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production, crystalgrid.com.au .........................0421 661910 BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C............0415 793242

ACCOUNTANT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BANGALOW Hudson Accounting Services .............................................66872960

GST, BAS. Quickbooks, MYOB, Xero. Rentals, Capital Gains. LBB Tax Services ..................0423 763053

Servicing Byron Bay & surrounding areas

Dukewood Homes

DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................66834008 or 0407 728998

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Lic No. 239514C

TAX RETURNS from $110 Individuals & $180 Small Business. Accounting/Bookkeeping,

â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Built Homes â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Extensions â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hands-Onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Builder

FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au ...........................66856984

ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry .............................................................................................66847415

ACCOUNTANT BOOKKEEPER Your first choice for small business.

Ph 6686 7911 Fax 6686 9047 admin@bbtimbers.com.au www.bbtimbers.com.au 110 Teven Road, Ballina

BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE Call me first for fast service..................................Richard 0401 190960

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0408 232 066

ACUPUNCTURE & Cupping Therapy. Byron Bay, mobile service available .....................0409 366996

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com................0425 707687

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au ........................ Nathan 0412 926441

COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 .............0412 641753

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RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141 ...............................................0487 264137

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AMORE CARPET CLEANING & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING ........................................0429 726999

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

0439 624 945

best blinds

02 66 804 173

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

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COMPUTER SERVICES

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay .............................66855282

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman .66858553 MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum ........66841962 MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St........................66841028

0418 156 909

BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ...66858159

Call Steven Butturini

CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St ....................0467 660323 MARVELL ST CHIROPRACTIC Lindon Garske www.marvellstchiropractic.com.au ...........66857771

CLEANING

02 6684 6235

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

info@mullummac.com www.mullummac.com

61 Stuart St Mullumbimby

• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & ﬂyscreens • Water efﬁcient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6684 4018 or 0412 495 750

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All Mac Repairs, Upgrades, Service, Data Recovery, Internet Set-up, Hardware Sales, Insurance Claims SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

0411 562 111 s

Apple Certified Support

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

EARTHMOVING ROADWORKS • PLANT HIRE ALL JOBS BIG AND SMALL 30 years in local area • Free quotes Phone Dick 6687 8418 / 0412 831 944

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208 various implements available for limited access projects

NERDWORKS Computer repairs, mobile technician ...............................66846276 or 0413 379514 A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857 ZANEY PRODUCTIONS Apple Computer Services .........................................................0403 398272 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479

FREE QUOTES FREECALL 1800 683 838 MOBILE 0419 677 991 cmhwindows@gmail.com COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, SHOPS & REAL ESTATE FULLY INSURED

EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE Honest & reliable .............................................................0431 678130

CONCRETING & PAVING

ROAD CONSTRUCTION Excavators, rollers, grader & truck hire .....................................0418 665905

CONCRETING – Steve Baker. Lic 143161C.....................................................................0412 272564 BRUNSWICK BOBCAT HIRE Good rates, very experienced operator Ilan......................0414 300012 FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew.........0401 968173 or 66841424

ELECTRICIANS

SALISBURY CONCRETE CONTRACTORS over 20yrs local exp, all concrete, Works Lic 136717C ..0418 234302 JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506

Daz Grant

0400 479 811

Byron Eco Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing Environmentally Friendly, WIndows, Screens, Housewashing, Gutters, Paths and Driveways. FREE QUOTES. happy to work weekends!

Call Samuel on 6680 9123 or 0434 539 979. Byron Local for over 30 years.

COUNSELLING JUSTINE BUCKLEY Relationships, mindfulness, compassion. www.muditaclinic.com ......66846090 PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...............66840469

email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

MOBILE AUTO DETAILING Standard Wash to Full Detail Cars, Utes, Trucks, Motor Homes

Seniors 10% discount

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Lic. 211410C

CALL US TODAY for a FREE Design & Quote

1300 7726 5463

Inspire your lifestyle Eastcoast Building & Renovations BLN 250287C

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris ....................................... 0408 536565\

THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, Cable balustrading. Free quotes....Richard 0407 821690

• driveways • roofs • gutters • rock walls • house wash & all surfaces. Mould removal & prevention. Insured.

DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie ........0409 244424

CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references..................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

change the way

SPECIAL STARTING FROM $88

WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING Professional work. Free quotes. Ph Steve .............0421 797210

All Jobs Small or Large

licence no. 201775c

DECKS & TIMBER SOLUTIONS Free quotes. See localsearch.com.au for business profile... 0410 062493

info@rockservices.com.au www.rockservices.com.au ACN 169 810 762

02 66 804 173

JAMIE 0408 809 817

Bring back that WOW factor into your home!

Mike Laditan 0449 175 732

Domestic Commercial

Inspire your lifestyle

Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Byron Bay

PRESSURE CLEANING

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

Window Cleaning Professionals Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901

0439 624 945

Lic: 154293c

Professional Window Cleaning • Byron Bay Residential • Retail • Commercial OHS, insured, police clearance cert.

dgrant@razzledazzlewindows.biz • www.razzledazzlewindows.biz

24 HOUR SERVICE

PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 ............... Justin Myers 0458 773788

FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Oiled timber & deck maintenance (new business) ...........0419 789600 BUILDER/CARPENTER Decks, pergolas, small jobs. Hourly rate. Lic 123672C .............Stu 66802224

DENTISTS BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point

ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

Lic. No.

212742C Friendly & helpful Clean & tidy On time Over 30 years experience Rapid response 24/7 service

Please call Blair Rankin on

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SERVICES PTY LTD

0432 331 633 for details

‘We will not compromise on your safety’

1300 639 843 ELECTRICAL INSTALLS AND UPGRADES APPLIANCE INSTALLS AND REPAIRS AIR-CONDITIONING INSTALLS AND SERVICES

Lic No. 262667C

RAZZLE DAZZLE

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355 HALLMARK ELECTRICAL Domestic, small job specialist. Lic EC41467 ..........................0407 416575

GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Bond, office, builders clean, window cleaning................0405 437431 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090 LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ............0450 631183 DI’S CLEANING SERVICE Quality & efficient. O.Sh, SGB, NB, Mullum & surrounds .......0414 408723 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582 QUALITY HOUSEKEEPING Cleaning & de-cluttering ............................................Julie 0410 799686 DOWNUNDER CLEANING Bond & builders cleans. General cleans & windows ............0438 015037

DESIGN & DRAFTING

SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .0416 043414

JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ...........................0432 289705 FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600 BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com .........Bob Acton 0407 787993 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ....................................................................0422 607444 BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ..............Holly 0451 102239 DAVID ROBINSON DRAFTING Renovation, design & plans........................................0419 880048 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C.............0415 126028 ALL CLEAN NORTHERN RIVERS Holiday let, bond & cleaning .....................................0427 600047 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448 RIC VESSIERE ELECTRICAL Lic 223948C Quality work, affordable rates .....0407 588181 or 66771195

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FENCING

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured

GUTTERS & DOWNPIPES

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

REPAIRED OR REPLACED

info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au

RUSTY-DAMAGED-LEAKING Darryl Patterson 0414 889 453 pattersonfasciagutter@hotmail.com Lic No. 60414C

GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com

BLUE MTN GUTTERMESH Do it well, do it once ...........................................................0418 662285

BEDNARZ, H & W, FENCING Specialise in pool, Colorbond & timber fencing .............0417 491136

THE GUTTER GURU Cleaning, gutterguards, repairs, all your gutter needs. Free quotes ...0409 496632

BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes .....66804766 or 0416 424256

HAIR & BEAUTY

NEW GUTTERING Guttermesh, downpipes etc. Lic 26850C ..........................................0418 662285

E.D.L. FENCING Installations & repairs, prompt service .........................66771852 or 0432 107262 HOMESTEAD FENCING Since 1995. Glass & aluminium pool fencing specialists. Lic 227674C .66222886 byronbaybrushfencing.com.au New & repairs ................................................Dave 0419 692155

GARDEN CLEANUP SPECIALISTS • Complete garden tidy ups • Acreage/residential mowing • Weed control • Landscaping

FLOORING

Flooring by Wallaces

TOTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – CALL BEN 0411 631 655 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, tip runs ..........0405 625697

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING • Free Quotes • Quality Workmanship • Supply & Install Boral Solid Timber Floors • Locally Owned And Operated • Specialty Timber Finishes • All Eco-Friendly Coatings

0408 536 565

MULLUM-MOWING@mullumonline.net. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage.........Peter 0423 756394

A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed ...............Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ..0402 487213 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849

NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279 SPECIALIST WEED CONTROL CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS ...............................0418 110714

0420 528 373 www.oceanﬂoors.net.au

PROPER JOB BOB For All Your Property Maintenance Needs * Pressure Cleaning * Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing

Call Bob on 0424 982 935 CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Thomas Scott. Lic 275094C .....................0418 600576 MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...............0424 954388 A.S.A.P. HANDYMAN SERVICES Timber, painting, plastering, showers, reliable..........0405 625697

HINTERLAND Property Maintenance acreage mowing, servicing Byron Hinterland. Sam ...0429 809363

RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569

LUSH GARDENS Affordable & Reliable – All aspects of garden maintenance. Joe.......0401 275232 GREG’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small, free quotes........................................0414 109595 NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. Small/large jobs. Sen/pen rate ......0428 544190 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic...............................Wayne 0423 218417 COMPLETE GARDEN SERVICE Including lawns, tip runs. Experienced & references.....0405 529275 A VERY HANDY MAN For just about anything. Happy to help. Andrew.........................0412 558890 EXTREME PERFECTION GARDEN MAINTENANCE Prompt & reliable. Ben..................0411 631655

SERVICING ALL AREAS

HANDYPERSONS

ACREAGE BRUSHCUTTING & CLEARING SERVICES Lantana specialists ...................0412 705962 A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ...Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247

proud member of TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

BEACH HOUSE HAIR SALON Professional cut & colour, home salon, wedding stylist. Jay.... 0438 870923 ALLURE BODY WAXING Suffolk Park ............................................................................0403 417508

• COMPLETE FLOORING SOLUTIONS • TIMBER BAMBOO LAMINATE VINYL • PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES • CARPET • FLOORSANDING • DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

Mobile Hair & Beauty 0439 493 111

ACREAGE MOWING 60 inch zero turn mower. Prompt & reliable....................... Julian 0401 350156

A WOMAN’S TOUCH for your painting needs. Affordable quality..................................0458 855769

HEALTH

A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552 • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, DOWN TO EARTH GARDENING & MAINTENANCE Free Quotes...................................0401 568891 Counselling, Dentists, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry ELEGANT LANDSCAPES Design, construction & maintenance .....................................0437 819087 MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511 BYRON BIOCHAR Garden service, setup, supply. Qualified Horticulturist .....................0459 175729

ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721 RED BELLY HANDYMAN & GARDEN SERVICE .............................................................0400 582277

ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400

FLOOR SANDING & PAINTING Decks, verandahs etc. Lic 190593C.....................Kevin 0417 644671

GARDEN DESIGN

MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090

NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes............................... Nathan 0420 215716

HOMEOPATHY Satyaa S Lohmann & Paul Cullen www.dynamichomeopathy.net ........0412 661073 GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329

GARAGE DOORS

DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602

GAS SUPPLIERS

Licence No: 175956C ABN 93 113 342 699

Free Delivery No Rental

Reliable

GARAGE DOOR SPECIALIST • Sales • Service • Repairs bvdc.com.au bvdc@bigpond.com 0418 171 285 02 6684 5529

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

DR HAUSCHKA SKIN TREATMENTS www.the-loft.net.au Tracey Stephan .......................66848298

Locally Owned Est 18 years

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

HOT WATER SYSTEMS

GLAZIERS

ASHLEY CHALLIS HOT WATER SPECIALIST Lic 214073C .............................................0432 728946

OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C .........................66803333 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ............................................................66857200

GUTTERING Gutter guard Gutter cleaning Locally owned Fully insured Free quotes Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service.

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MATTRESS SANITISING Certified, mobile, great for allergy or asthma sufferers ..........0400 241231

HIRE

PH: 02 6628 1376 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au 3 Hugh Street, Russelton Estate, Alstonville NSW 2477

BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE

CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer ....................0402 230449

INTERIOR DESIGN KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606

IRONING THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park $25/hr. Pickup & delivery service available. Angela..0414 719680

KITCHENS SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com...............0499 771769 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

C & C KITCHEN SOLUTIONS Kitchens & bathrooms, quality at affordable prices ...............66872275

0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42

D HINGED Kitchens, bathrooms from modest to high end www.hinged.com.au Dave ...0409 843689

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Service Directory B Timbs Painting

VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ..... 66845035 or 0414 842602 BEAU JARDIN Landscape Design & Documentation, Horticultural Consultation...........0417 054443

Bruce Timbs

COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small .....................0401 078733 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129

6685 1018 or 0413 666 267

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

lemontreelandscapes.com.au Design & Construction ..............................................0423 700853

Domestic & Commercial

LANDSCAPING

YVES DE WILDE

Friendly & Clean

Lic 184464C

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING

â&#x20AC;˘ Sand â&#x20AC;˘ Soils â&#x20AC;˘ Gravels â&#x20AC;˘ Pots & statues â&#x20AC;˘ Lots, lots more

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

X 6680 7573 0415 952 494 X www.yvesdewilde.com.au LIC 114372C

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C ..............0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051..................................66801403 or 0414 801403 I LOVE PLUMBING Call Steve Lic 148904C ....................................................................0412 916140 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ...........0402 652017

SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES Solid, creative, affordable............................................0418 688171 BYRON BAY LANDSCAPES Retaining walls, paving, fencing, concreting, earthworks..0490 062016 PINEAPPLE LANDSCAPING Construction & professional garden care..........................0412 947054 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron .....................................66298208 or 0429 398208 BYRON BAY BAMBOO Landscaping & maintenance service .........................................0400 696264 STYLE LANDSCAPES Retaining, paving, landscaping. Lic no 41307..............................0427 570076 EXTREME PERFECTION TURF LAYING SERVICE Prompt & reliable. Ben .....................0411 631655

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

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DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515 Lic 167371C

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C................................0405 122456

MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ...0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL) Lic 234528C. ...........Call Adam 0466 992483

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ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Efficient, honest & reliable. Lic L6966 ..................................0417 343480

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BRAD EVELEIGH PLUMBING Maintenance specialist. Bruns. Lic 257153C...................0438 140075

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, leak detection. Tap King. Lic 237124C ......................0427 217500 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ..............0400 349027 or 0438 842731 LINUS PLUMBING Prompt service plumbing & drainage. Lic 121906C ........................0410 469765 BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C .....................................0427 669806

MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes. .0408 665672

PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES

PEST CONTROL

TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS Pacific Hwy (next to Bruns Wreckers), Tyagarah ..........0488 094025 BYRON MOWER Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;cutter, châ&#x20AC;&#x2122;saw, all small engine repairs. Pickup & delivery................0429 707286 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate ...........0423 204218

LIGHTING Architectural & Landscape Lighting Specialists Free onsite consultancy service

RELAX... Safe, effective pest control is our business â&#x20AC;˘ Comprehensive management plans & property inspections â&#x20AC;˘ Spray-free cockroach treatments â&#x20AC;˘ Non-toxic termite control

If you have found termites do not disturb them! Contact us for advice. 6685 4490 or after hours on 0414 769 018 â&#x20AC;˘ www.sanctuarypest.com.au

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au.................................66843633

Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron Bay Arts & Ind. Est. (02) 6680 7007 www.creativelightingsolutions.com.au

REMOVALISTS

BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS

LOCKSMITH MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair ............0412 764148

THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE ..............................................................................0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL ...............................................................................66842018

Bayside Radiators

Windscreens & Air Conditioning â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where else would you take a leak?â&#x20AC;?

Serving Byron Shire Lot 4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel â&#x20AC;˘ 6680 2444

Lic: AU29498

MOTORING

Ready for work within & beyond Byron Brisbane Sydney backloading For careful service & great rates

PHOTOGRAPHY

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

Tree Faerie Fotos

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Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

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Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs & Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most Areas Based from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby Calls always returned

0429 149 533 Est 2006

MELINDA ANDREAS Studio or on location. www.byronbayphotos.com.......................0421 582286

PHYSIOTHERAPY â&#x20AC;˘ Tyres â&#x20AC;˘ Batteries â&#x20AC;˘ Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Troy Eady .....................................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay .................................................66858500 Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby ....................................................................66843255 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St.. 66853511

OSTEOPATHY

CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy....................................................66857222 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel .................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818

Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills & Andre Kleinbaum Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Jamie Bennett. Mon-Fri .............................66857517

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170

real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Millie Shield ..........................................66803499

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LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS. Byron Bay ......0416 369698 PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ...................66843385

PICTURE FRAMING

PLASTERING

â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic & Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Servicing all areas â&#x20AC;˘ Workmanship guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ Attention to detail

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

Lic No 189144C

BYRON BAY

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics,

DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com..0412 786399 FINE ART INSTALLATION SERVICES Art & picture hanging systems.........................0403 554288

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

6683 4829 / 0409 917646

BYRON BAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS

OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...................................66874410 BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel .......................66803444

PAINTING

â&#x20AC;˘ Freight services to Brisbane weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Carriers of ďŹ ne art â&#x20AC;˘ Furniture removal â&#x20AC;˘ E-bay pick up & delivery

PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron..........................66807207

EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Flexi-Bar Training. Real Time Ultrasound .................66847838

BYRON OSTEOPATHIC CARE FOR WOMEN Eve Schoenheimer Mon, Tues, Thur ............66853660

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just give us a ring

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MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ...........................................0414 282813 LOCAL AFFORDABLE Brisbane to Sydney, 20yrs exp. travellingbenny@gmail.com ....0402 199999

The Byron Shire Echo May 27, 2015 29

Service Directory ROOFING

TILING

Micks Roof Restorations

SHE TILES Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience

Protecting homes for over 15 years NO INTEREST FINANCE – FREE WHIRLY BIRDS • Interior/Exterior • Repoint & rebed tiles • Paint tile roofs • Repaint tin roofs • High-pressure cleaning • 10yr warranty on paint & workmanship

0401 821 204

mickshomeimprovements.com.au Lic 268018C

QBCC Lic. 656 850

WATER FILTERS

...forget pointless scrubbing

BRAND NEW again... GUARANTEED!!!

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins ...................0417 458149 or 66871544 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232

EEr all FroR p off fo g

D washin steel, es and machin ers dry

Buying: • Scrap metal • Aluminium • Copper • Brass • Lead • Car Batteries Next to Tyagarah Service Station

Paciﬁc Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS All areas ...............................66888055 or 0407 002833 SMART RAINWATER SOLUTIONS Tank installation, cleaning, repair etc......................0418 662285

Call Ben on 0456 606 911

WEB DESIGN SERVICES

www.groutpro.com.au

EXPRESS WEBSITES $349

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103

FREE T avail fo OW

$379

FULLY INSTALLE IN YOURD HOME

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

Free Quote

MAGIC RENOVATIONS Specialising in bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, floor & wall.....0404 893404

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Water puriﬁcation systems Home • Rural • Commercial Servicing your needs

Our unique restoration process will make your dirty tile & grout look

9 Tile, Grout & Stone Cleaning & Sealing 9 Silicone 9 Grout Colouring 9 Re-Grouting 9 Epoxy Grout 9 Glass Restoration 9 Slippery Tiles & More

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Dirty Tiles & Grout?

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence

ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & pressure cleaning, free quotes .....................0419 789600

GREEN WASTE REMOVAL & TIP RUNS .................................................0427 176771 or 66840201

for home, commercial and rural properties

Call Louise 0478 698 186

ZAC MacTAGGART Metal roofing, reroofing, fascia & gutters. Lic No 223489C .............0411 683003

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL.................................................................................0408 210772

The Water Filter Experts

Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, tile repairs & waterproofing Leaking showers repaired & sealed NO JOB TOO SMALL • Free quotes & consultations

R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C.................. Adam 0422 248936

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available .............................0450 300360

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TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob ...0410 428919 TILING / CONCRETE POLISHING Alex Webb.................................................................0427 950073

TRAVEL

lpm

Quick turnaround time Easy to manage Professional and pretty!

www.littlepeachmedia.com.au

WEB BROWSER Quality websites at affordable prices ..........................66803707 or 0423 770799 wordpressit.com.au modern websites logos SEO value rates ..............info@wordpressit.com.au

WINDOW TINTING

SECURITY SERVICES

SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices .........................0412 158478

BRUNSWICK VALLEY LOCKSMITHS Shirewide. Master security lic. 047862307 ..........0412 144679

ATAS A10923

STREETWISE SECURITY Static guards & crowd control. Lic 409807379........................0439 793925

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

TREE SERVICES

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

Installing, maintaining and repairing onsite sewerage management systems in Tweed & Byron Shires for over 25 years.

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930 NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

• Qualiﬁed Arborist • Tree Pruning • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Mulching • Fully Insured • Same Day Response

131 546

MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah

6628 4495 0417 759 777

4th SUN Bangalow 4th SUN Nimbin

6687 1911 0458 506 000 6687 8618 0458 506 000

1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

6685 6807 6628 7333

5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

2nd SUN The Channon 2nd SUN Lennox Head 2nd SUN Alstonville

6688 6433 6686 2139 6628 1568

FARMERS MARKETS

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

6684 3370 0417 759 777

3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328

Each TUE New Brighton Each TUE Organic Lismore Each WED 7-11am M’bah Each THU 8-11am Byron Each FRI 7-11am Mullum Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki

6677 1345 6628 1084 6684 7834 6687 1137 6677 1345 6687 1137 6679 5530

TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C .....................................66802358 Full moon Third quarter

SEWING & ALTERATIONS SEWING REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ......................Jan 66849398 STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores, Mullum, Burringbar. Ph Lindi ..........0432 340113

SEWING MACHINE SALES & SERVICE A1 SEWING MACHINES – PARTS & REPAIRS Since 1963. Leaders in service...................66847447

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES .............................................Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 NORTHERN TREE CARE Consulting arborist, tree surgery ...........................................0414 186161 TREE CONTROL Safe lopping, removal, 12” chipper, stump grinder. Free quotes ..........0422 767677

SOLAR INSTALLATION

BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Irvin ..................................................0402 323910 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ....................................0401 208797 HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper, bobcat, crane truck, stump grinder, EWP.. 66849137 or 0427 347380 CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICE Bobcat, crane truck, 18” chipper.................................0408 202184 SPECIAL BRANCH TREE SERVICES Owner Op. Efficient ... Tom 0412 996596 or Josh 0401 536119 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew.....................................0412 558890

UPHOLSTERY SWIMMING POOLS

BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists ............................66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ........................66853745 or 0403 713303

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS • All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing 73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ........................0431 245460 or 66857010

VETERINARY SURGEONS MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days.........66843818

MULLUMBIMBY POOL SHOP Water tesing, Eco products, mobile servicing Lic 39126 ...66844846 VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney .................................................................66870675

TELEVISION SERVICES

VIDEO PRODUCTION

INSALL SERVICE: TV, HiFi, AV, Special Concession rate. Damian....................................0414 741233 CAMERA CREW, LIGHTING, screens, projectors & editing, crystalgrid.com.au.............0421 661910

30 May 27, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

June 3 June 10

New moon June 17 First quarter June 24 Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 M 0630 1657 1602 2 T 0631 1656 1648 3 W 0631 1656 1738 4 T 0632 1656 1833 5 F 0632 1656 1931 6 S 0632 1656 2032 7 S 0633 1656 2134 8 M 0633 1656 2236 9 T 0634 1656 2339 10 W 0634 1656 11 T 0635 1656 0041 12 F 0635 1656 0143 13 S 0635 1656 0246 14 S 0636 1656 0348 15 M 0636 1656 0449 16 T 0636 1656 0548 17 W 0637 1656 0644 18 T 0637 1656 0736 19 F 0637 1656 0823 20 S 0638 1657 0906 21 S 0638 1657 0945 22 M 0638 1657 1022 23 T 0638 1657 1056 24 W 0638 1657 1130 25 T 0639 1658 1204 26 F 0639 1658 1239 27 S 0639 1658 1315 28 S 0639 1659 1355 29 M 0639 1659 1439 30 T 0639 1659 1528

02:19 01:42

JUNE 2015 Astronomical data and tides

00:05 21:03 Moon High tide, set height (m) 0443 0709,1.44; 1930,1.79 0539 0752,1.45; 2008,1.85 0635 0835,1.45; 2048,1.89 0731 0921,1.45; 2131,1.91 0825 1010,1.44; 2216,1.89 0916 1100,1.43; 2304,1.85 1004 1155,1.43; 2357,1.79 1049 1253,1.44 1132 0054,1.71; 1354,1.47 1213 0157,1.63; 1456,1.53 1255 0304,1.57; 1556,1.61 1337 0411,1.53; 1654,1.70 1421 0514,1.50; 1747,1.79 1507 0613,1.49; 1838,1.87 1557 0708,1.48; 1927,1.92 1649 0800,1.46; 2013,1.93 1743 0848,1.44; 2056,1.92 1838 0934,1.41; 2138,1.87 1933 1019,1.39; 2217,1.80 2027 1102,1.36; 2257,1.72 2120 1145,1.34; 2336,1.63 2212 1230,1.34 2303 0018,1.54; 1318,1.34 2354 0106,1.46; 1411,1.37 0202,1.39; 1506,1.41 0045 0303,1.34; 1600,1.47 0137 0405,1.32; 1650,1.54 0231 0502,1.32; 1736,1.63 0326 0554,1.34; 1819,1.72 0422 0642,1.37; 1901,1.81

Low tide, height (m) 0120,0.51; 1258,0.52 0200,0.45; 1336,0.51 0242,0.40; 1417,0.50 0325,0.37; 1500,0.51 0410,0.35; 1547,0.53 0458,0.36; 1638,0.56 0549,0.37; 1732,0.60 0643,0.39; 1833,0.63 0739,0.41; 1941,0.65 0835,0.42; 2054,0.64 0931,0.43; 2208,0.60 1025,0.43; 2316,0.53 1116.0.43 0018,0.45; 1207,0.43 0114,0.38; 1255,0.44 0203,0.34; 1342,0.47 0250,0.33; 1427,0.50 0334,0.35; 1510,0.54 0426,0.39; 1552,0.59 0458,0.44; 1634,0.64 0538,0.49; 1718,0.69 0618,0.53; 1806,0.74 0700.0.56; 1900,0.78 0745,0.59; 2002,0.80 0834,0.60; 2112,0.79 0924,0.60; 2219,0.74 1012,0.59; 2319,0.67 1059,0.57 0010,0.58; 1143,0.54 0056,0.49; 1226,0.50

Times are Eastern Standard Time. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre.

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ECHO CLASSIFIEDS

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Death Notices.......................... 33

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE

Free Stuff ................................. 32

PHONE ADS

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Funeral Notices ....................... 33

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Garage Sales ......................... 32

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Ads may be taken by phone on

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TOXIC & TIRED?

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Property For Sale .................... 32 Public Notices......................... 31

S U F F O L K PA R K CO M M U N I T Y H A L L

PREGNANCY YOGA Lennox Comm Centre. Sat 9–10. Ph 0410552701 ASHTANGA YOGA BYRON Mysore style. Beg welcome. Mon-Sat 10am. Jack 0422684239

BEACHSIDE

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC

IN 60 MINUTES Ingrid 66803827

6684 1028

HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886 BRUNSWICK HEADS MASSAGE Ka Huna, remedial, Acutonics. Open 7 days. 0408694655 TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE Brunswick Heads. Ph Yah 0477594800

MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & LIFE COACH Successful solutions for any problem PH 66802630 Wendy Purdey Health Fund rebates available

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

Craniosacral with Deb

Tel: 6684 0470 0400 811 155

Yoga with Deb TUES 9.30am Hatha ﬂow WED 5.30pm Restorative at YOGA PEACE MULLUMBIMBY T 0400 811 155 • 6684 0470

• • • •

Taiji Byron Bay

MARKET

Saturday 11 July 2015 Application and info www.byronmarkets.com.au

up m it r a W cold on ights... er n wint

AGMs AGM of Brunswick Valley Woodchop & Entertainment Committee to be held at Hotel Brunswick 9 June 2015 at 6.30pm.

5 week introduction evening course 28th MAY-25th JUNE Thursdays 6-7.15pm The basic principles of Taiji movement Learning to be relaxed accurate and stable Coordinating body, energy and mind through the training of awareness intention and intelligence. danyataiji@gmail.com 0432152672 danyaorlev.net

Yoga & Pilates Shiatsu & Massage Experienced teachers Amazing venue

See timetable & more info:

yellowchurchyoga.com dianaewing@bigpond.com Diana Ewing 0407 455 212 9 Myocum St, Mullumbimby

Body Based

Psychotherapy Somatic Practice

1 x FREE CLASS* *Pilates Mat, Teen Pilates, Stretch & Release, Fitness Circuit & Yoga Only 1 x free visit p/person Bookings required! Expiry: 13/6/15

Ph: 6684 1028

www.mullumbimbyfitness.com.au

Julie Wells Anne Mannix Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching (02) 6685 5138

CHILDCARE North Byron, Locking since 2000

Exp. Loctician Wanted

Must be fast & thorough with the crochet hook method. Future opportunity for management/ownership role to the right person. e. divinedreadlockstraining@gmail.com

FAMILY DAYCARE in Main Arm. Conscious carer, mother of 3 with 10 yrs exp. Ph Liora 66845037, 0416078776

PROF. SERVICES

Phone/fax 6684 2978 By appointment only

DENTURES

ANXIETY

Dr Egbert Weber

Carl Moore Psychology

Starting at the Allied Health Centre from Mon 25 May

Fridays | 6684 6336

OSTEOPATH

Monday & Friday 10am - 2pm Initial consultation $90 Follow up sessions $80 Private health fund & Medicare rebates available

BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available

MINDFULNESS FOR HEALTH Professional counselling for depression, stress, health, pain, grief. Phone 0491159834 Ballina

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

Dr Eeka King

(Chinese Medicine) Certified Acutonics® Teacher

Dr David King (Chinese Medicine)

Pain conditions Women’s Health, Mental/emotional fertility & Pregnancy Acutonics® for Children disturbances & general 14 Park Street, Brunswick Heads | 02 6685 1088 | baysideacupuncture.com ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

HEALTH

KINESIOLOGY Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. De-stress. Restore vibrancy and physical health. Clear allergies. SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract. 66846914

60 Stuart Street. Tel (02) 6684 6336

North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

THE GINGER NECKTAR DRINK COMPANY www.gingernecktar.com.au

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

COSTUME HIRE, PROPS, SUITS & ACCESSORIES

HALLS FOR HIRE

THEN GINGER NECKTAR IS THE DRINK FOR YOU!

TRADEWORK

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

The settes Cas Dance Workshop: African 80s Fusion! Fri June 12 $30 book by May 29 / $30 at door 0468 389 244 www.cassettesdance80s.com.au

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

s 3EPTIC TANK CLEANING s 'REASE TRAP SERVICING s /ILY ,IQUIDS s 0ORTABLE TOILET HIRE s HOUR SERVICE

TREE SERVICES

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES 8 - 9:30am

10 - 11:30am

Maria

Daniel

Free Flow Yoga Hatha Yoga

W Lindy Hatha Yoga T

Daniel

Hatha Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga Slow Gentle Yoga

Restorative Yoga

Daniel

Slow Gentle Yoga

Grace

Daniel

Grace

Slow Gentle Yoga Slow Gentle Yoga

Professional Remedial, Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage in a beautiful beachside setting.

Sharon

½ Hour 1 Hour 1½ Hour Home Visits

Daniel & Friends - Kirtan

Yoga classes $18 5 class pass $80

Slow Gentle Yoga

Maria

Hatha Yoga

Sharon

Christina

Free Flow Yoga

6:00 - 7:30pm

Restorative Yoga 6:45 Fortnightly (See Website)

$40 $75 $110 $120 (1hr)

Upstairs Byron Surf Club 0448 807 798 Mon-Sat

Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Therapy Classics based traditional healthcare 4 years clinical training Japan, 18 years practice

Esther Rockett 0403 358 092 10 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay

• Cherry Picker • Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Tree Surgeon • Fully Insured

Mulch Supplies Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227

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Tallow TREE SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES • Affordable tree services • Professional tree care • 15” chipper (crane truck)

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

BICYCLES pre-loved, lge range, repairs. Sth Golden Bch. 0431540579, 66804165

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617

TEMPUR Bedding now available at BETTA HOME LIVING Mullumbimby 66842511

Miele appliances Buy the best Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullumbimby 66842511 WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, delivery. Phone 0413589388

TEA TREE MULCH $30m + deliver. 0424163784 PUNCHING BAG as new, 25kg, 900mm and gloves. $60. Ph 0421832966

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 323 910 FOR SALE

CHOPPY CHOP FIREWOOD

Seasoned Hardwood $150 per load, delivered most local areas. Orders taken now. Ph 0497301831 BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223

SPEED QUEEN

Commercial grade washing machines Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullum 66842511

NATIVE PLANTS

The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire. Tubestock to Semi-advanced Buy direct from the grower

MULLUM CREEK NATIVE NURSERY 110 Yankee Ck Rd, via Wilsons Ck Rd Mullumbimby 6684 1703 Open every Wed–Fri 10am to 4pm www.mcnativenursery.com.au

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND Supplying commercial, wood ﬁred bakeries, pizza restaurants and residential, combustion stoves, open ﬁres, pot belly, kindling. Various load sizes from 4’x 6’ to 4 ton tipper. PRICES STARTING FROM $95. VOLUME DISCOUNTS.

Matt 0427 172 684

TURKISH RUG SALE Beautiful Pile & Kilim Rugs in Turkish Tribal Designs, All Sizes.

Sat May 30 Mullum Drill Hall 9am–3.30pm

0428715616

BYRON BAY FIREWOOD Year-round Pickup & Delivery

DRUMKIT Pearl export series, white. Sabian ride and Zildjan 12" splash. New stool and kick drum. K hats. Pearl snare. Some rust but otherwise good cond $500. Text 0412732465 for pics

BAMBOO PLY from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au CONGAS Meinl. 12” and 10" VGC $400. Ph 0421832966 VACUUM BAGS To suit most makes & models BRIDGLANDS Mullumbimby. 66842511 LOUNGE brown leather, fair condition $50. Text 0412732465 for pics MOBILE FOOD TRAILER Fully functional and compliant. Come & have a look $9900 ono. Ph 0407505524 6-PIECE DINING TABLE, lounge & TV. Cost $700, willing to take $500 for the lot. Ph 0457287050

Organic Mulch $30m + deliver. 0424163784

BYRON BALLET Pointe & Pre-pointe master classes. Suzanne Way (ex Royal Ballet) byronballet@gmail.com NEAT COUNTER DISPLAY cabinet, small, $120 ono. Ph Silva 0402909193

FREE STUFF

FREE MULCH OLD NEWSPAPERS from the Byron Echo ofﬁce, Byron Comm Centre, upstairs 9-4pm, Mon-Fri 66855222

WANTED OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195 ALUMINIUM SLIDING GLASS DOORS complete with frame. Pref around 2.4m wide. Ph 66849138

GOLD JEWELLERY

2002 FORD FALCON Auto, LPG, 2 new tyres, 6mth reg, $2500 neg. 66845269

SUNRISE 3br townhouse, f/furn, self-cont avail 27/5 till 18/6. Tranquil private garden, a beautiful place! 0421701140

BYRON FLEA MARKET Sat 13th June, Stall holders wanted. byronﬂea@gmaill.com

JAGUAR XJ6 1980 exc cond, 11 mths rego, full log history, red with tan leather interior, $9500. 66884644

BYRON room, close to town. Student/ worker, all bills incl $175pw 0413600493

BANGALOW 7 Ivory Curl Place, Sun 8am furn, clothing, laminator, toys, scuba gear

TRACTOR REPAIRS

MOVING INTERSTATE cheap or free h’hold goods, sgle beds, computer, tables. Unit 5, 43 Belongil Cres. Sat/Sun, not before 9am

TRACTOR REPAIRS

SUFFOLK CARNIVAL 6 & 8 Bryce St, surﬁng gear & boards, Knicker Parlour clearance sale, h’hold stuff. From Sat 8am MULLUM 18 Pine Ave, Sat 8am, alum slid door, bike trailer, roller door, lots of ladies & mens clothes, bedsides, tables +

MONSTER MOVING SALE Hundreds of items: Clothing (casual, designer, & evening wear), Fabrics, Drawer Units, & other Antique Furniture, Books, Linen, Jewellery 6 Tea Tree Crt, (off Coogera Cct), Suffolk Park. Sat 8am to 2pm

GARAGE SALES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Rural Machinery Repair Service old-school repairs, parts & restorations to all makes and models onsite service available workshop 72 Charltons Road Federal

6688 4143 0448 881 942 Chinese tractor repairs are no problem to us

NATIVE

PLANT SALE ALL PLANTS 25% OFF

THIS WEEK ONLY: WED, THUR and FRI 10-4PM

The largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire

ALL RAINFOREST PLANTS $1.50 AND 100 OR MORE ONLY $1.00 EACH Lilly Pillies, Grevilleas, Koala Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Groundcovers, Hedging Plants, Bushtucker Plants, Grasses plus heaps heaps more

HEAPS OF FREE PLANTS, $1.00 PLANTS AND HALF PRICE PLANTS 1000s of plants must go!

MULLUM CREEK

Cash, cheque, Eftpos and credit cards accepted

NATIVE NURSERY

Yankee Creek Rd,Via Wilsons Creek Rd, Mullumbimby 6684 1703 BYRON 33 Sunrise Bvld, Sat 8am. Women’s clothes (all brands) & shoes

BANGALOW 26 Bugam Place, Sat 8am, Industrial Combo Sheds. No kids stuff

MOTOR VEHICLES

CAR RENTALS Weekly Rates 0401606707

BARGAINS

2000 Holden Rodeo Spacecab Canopy, auto 177343kms. Great value. YFL965...........$6,495

2003 Mitsubishi Magna Auto, a/c, p/s, 148256kms. Great family car. BF72HW...$4995

PROPERTY FOR SALE MULLUM off grid, 5 acs, 2br house large studio + rental, gardens / orchard great views $535,000. 0428132297

REMOVALISTS BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0402199999

HOLIDAY ACCOM.

RetroPod

Vintage Caravan & Camping Hire Funky alternative accommodation for holidays, extra guests and events. Set up at your choice of location. RetroPod.com.au

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

2006 VZ Holden Commodore Ute 6spd man,

LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au Ute & Driver from $30 • Fence posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Paling fence timber • Offcuts • Banana props • Drummed molasses • Firewood Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284

• DELIVERIES • SMALL MOVES • TIP RUNS 0415 194 654 northernrivers@littlegreentruck.com

32 May 27, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

a/c, p/s. Full service history. AT87DR ......$8495

Toyota 4Runner 4x4 5spd man, 4 cyl petrol. Great family 4x4. BA38ZL .........................$3995

Holden Combo Van 5spd man, a/c. Rego till January 2016. CA05BY.............................$2750 2004 Ford XR6 auto, A/C, P/S, 152234kms. Great condition. Low kms. S/N 8036 .......$6495

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

BYRON HINTERLAND beautiful luxury 3br hilltop home on 35 ac. Stunning views, 20m lap pool, hot tub, sauna, $650pw. Avail 28 July for 6wks. 66845336 SUFFOLK 1br self cont, spacious, light apt, avail 4 mnths neg, end Sept. Quiet, n/s, working person, $300pw + bond/bills. Pref no kids/pets. Ph 0424111300

SHARE ACCOM. LENNOX – NEAR BEACH & LAKE Large room with huge BIR in 3br t/ house. Share with 1 other, pref 30+. $180pw + bills. Ph 0400113201 BYRON rm for couple $290pw, internet/ bills incl, close to beach. 0451028963 SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH New room, own bath, living & deck. Sparkling pool. 100 mtrs surf. $275pw. 0438565525 GOONENGERRY large furn/unfurn room, share with 1, air con, n/s, no pets, sgle $175pw, cple $240pw, + bills. 66849138 SUFFOLK 1br, $200pw + bills, working, n/s, female pref. Yvonne 0410900379 CLUNES 2 rooms avail in lovely share house with one other. Close to shops; established veg garden. $160/$130pw + expenses. Must be employed & have refs. Ph Joann 0404198220 BYRON/EWINGSDALE beautiful house on acreage, share with quiet gent. Own br & bath, fully furn, $250pw. 0402979989 SUNRISE DUPLEX 2br, f/f, foxtel & WiFi, vege garden. 0423330001 or 66809659

MULLUM TOWN 1br quality studio, brand new f/furn & fully equipped, sml car space, fabulous views across Mullum, R/C AC. Small verandah avail 1 June, min 1 mth max 3mth. Ref essential. $375pw inc bills + bond. Ph 0413804713 BYRON BAY STUDIO Furnished, $280pw Avail till 15/07. Ph 0403733069 BYRON CBD 2br fully equipped self-cont holiday unit avail now for 6 wks, min 3 wks. $650pw. Txt Jan 0411549402

BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 SUFFOLK 4br house, quiet, sunny culde-sac. 2 living areas, 2 bthrm, fenced yard, 2 min Suffolk shops, 700m beach, SLUG. L/T. Avail 25/5. Small pets cons. $750pw inc lawns. 0403547930

Ocean Shores 3br $450 5br $500 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

Brunswick Heads Three bedroom renovated unit in town. Single garage. No pets. $600.00 per week. Two bedroom unit in town. Single garage. No pets. $440.00 per week.

Ocean Shores Four bedroom, two bathroom home. Large balcony and bbq area. Carport. Pets neg. $470 per week.

FNC Property Management

1300 716 707

New Brighton The Pocket $300pw, 1 bed, Flat, no pets

Billinudgel $350pw, 3 bed, 1 bath cottage

Ocean Shores

BANGALOW STUDIO SPACE. Share studio space in a creative community in Bangalow. Full/part time with possibility to share small retail space/collaboration for the right person. $130pw incl bills. Please email: studio@kymba.com.au

$650pw, 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, ocean views $700pw, 5 bed, 2 bath, carport, Home $400pw, 3 bed, 2 bath, carport $430pw, 3 bed, 1 bath, single garage, Home

BYRON 1br, share with 2 others, $150pw + bills. Phone Martin 0414296550

6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594

MULLUM 1 fully-furn & 1 part-furn funky bright rooms avail for rent now in a lovely home in the heart of Mullum. Quiet location, tropical gardens, massive deck, share with 2 fems. Needing healthy-living, conscious, pref employed females 3045, unfortunately no pets, pref no kids. 4 weeks bond, 2 weeks advance $180 & $150 per room per week + bills. Text Amelia 0411170468 SUNRISE furn rm in 3br t/h, $150pw inc bills & bond. No pets. Ph 66856760 BYRON STUDIO self-cont in forested Lilli Pilli, 2km to town. N/s, quiet, female pref, sgl $225pw, dbl $270pw. 0402868842 SUNRISE large room, suit 2 people, $250pw incl bills/WiFi. Ph 0423913656

Only 3.5km from the Mullum Golf Course www.mcnativenursery.com.au

FORD TELSTAR 88 sedan, red, auto, power windows, solid, decent condition, reg Oct, fast sale, $1150 ono. 66845089

Michael 0401 739 656

FEDERAL Cosy studio on 4ac + pool. $275pw inc bills. Storage neg. Dog ok, no cats. Avail now. Fiona 0419390498

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970

LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052

TIMBER for a little hut. Anyone with a leftover pile? An old shed/carport? Can demolish, pick up, clean up. Thx Sim 0415045867

MCAULEYS LANE 6 weeks. 27/6-10/08. $300pw + bills. Tranquil, secluded, rustic, 1br house with views. Quiet single/couple. No pets/kids. Phone 0420235624

SUFFOLK PARK 18 Alcorn St. Sat 8am. 2 giant bikes as new, white kitchen drawers, juicers, wheelbarrow, china, books, etc. Ph 0429840274

O.S 6 Yungarup Pl. Sat 8am. Interesting garage sale for cat rescue. Rain or shine

Residential and Commercial kindling, bags, trailer loads and by the tonne (up to 30 tonne) Seasoned hardwood from $75 Prompt and reliable service

STORAGE AVAILABLE suit caravans, motor homes, boats, trailers, shipping containers. Ph 0410630801

FORD FALCON 2003 168,000km, reliable, svs, $4700 ono. 0422098486

Your unwanted modern & antique jewellery, pocket watches & coins. Also damaged gold pieces for workshop remodelling. $$ Good prices paid $$ Phone 0428668426 30 years trading in Mullumbimby

ANYONE with a pile of unwanted building materials? Or a shed/carport to demolish. Can help clean up, ﬁx up in return for materials. Ph Sim 0415045867

BANGALOW CBD 1 br nicely furn apart, $300pw neg, no pets. Avail June/July, maybe longer. Ph 0419419404

NEW BRIGHTON 3 Paciﬁc St, Sat 8am, Moving sale, quality products with many brand names. Washing machine, dryer, furniture incl coffee tble, chairs, bedsides, chests drawers, Sealy Posturepedic beds, kitchen goods, books, board games, toys

BYRON lg rm, beautiful spacious apart, pool, tennis ct, overlooking golf course. $220pw, n/s, d/f, veg pref. 0488081089

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833

Bangalow

Booyong Rd, Nashua – $420pw 2 bed plus sleepout, 1 bath, farmhouse, carport. Avail Now Ryces Dr, Clunes – $420pw 3 bed, 1 bath, sep living, large yard. Storage & SLUG. Avail Now Station St, Bangalow – $450pw 2 bed + sleepout, 1 bath timber cottage. Village location. Avail 29 May. Sansom St, Bangalow – $550pw 3 bed, 2 bath home. Open living, rear balcony. Pets neg. Avail Now Rankin Dr, Bangalow – $580pw 3 bed, 1 bath + 1 bed, 1 bath d/stairs. Walk to town. Avail Now. Roses Rd, Federal – $650pw 3 bed + study, 2 bath, village location. Vege gardens. Avail Now For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

19a Byron Street, Bangalow

02 6687 1500

* RENTAL PROPERTIES * * WANTED * elders new brighton.com.au

WANTED - LANDLORD & INVESTORS For the Efficient Management of your Rental Properties Call Today!

Newrybar $460pw Fabulous fully furnished one bedroom retreat, large covered entertaining deck with stunning views, elec, water & garden maintenance inc. Avail now! sorry no pets. Bangalow $480pw Modern 2 bedroom home + office/guest bed, open plan, pol floors, gas cooking, dishwasher, covered entertaining deck, Avail End May. Bangalow $500pw Cute family home in a sought-after location. 3 bed, 1 bath, fenced backyard, pol floors and carpet. Single carport & large covered verandah. Avail now! 6/12 month lease. Byron Bay $650pw Immaculate & stylish furnished 3 bed townhouse, polished & tiled floor, low main paved, fenced court yard, SLUG. Deck off main bed overlooking reserve. Avail now!

6687 2479

bangalow realestate.com.au

Byron Bay BYRON BAY, $380pw Studio, 1 bath Off Street Parking Available Now SUFFOLK PARK, $650pw 3 bedroom townhouse, 2 bathrooms SLUG Available Now SUFFOLK PARK, $650pw 4 bedroom house, 2 bathrooms Double Carport Available 07/07/15 BYRON BAY, $1100pw 4 bedroom house, 2 bathrooms DLUG Available Now Ray White Rental Centre 3/47 Byron Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 8911 rwbyronbay.com

Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 MYOCUM beautiful light-filled 3br, 2bthrm home with lge studio/office space + pool & garden maint. Suit quiet prof cpl $750pw. 12mth lease. Ph 0423361378 SELF-CONT ACCOM 2 lge rooms, ens, bath, kitchenette, rural 5 min beach, 10 min Bruns. Pref quiet mature worker 35+ $250pw incl all bills + WiFi. 0476448122 MULLUM / BRUNS RURAL simple converted & furn shed & courtyard to rent. 5 hrs work + $180pw or $280pw. Bond, refs, no pets. Phone 0413721410 MULLUM 1br, self-cont flat. Private entrance, outdoor area / parking. Large bathroom / laundry. Large kitchen, builtin robe, pantry, linen. Close to shops & park. Unfurn, no pets, no smoking. Ref required. Perm rental $350pw inc water & WiFi. Suit 1-2 people. Ph 0421215989 BYRON TOWN unfurn studio avail for quiet working couple, no drugs, no pets, $300pw + elect. 66857945 BANGALOW modern 3br, 2 bthrm, solar hw, NE deck, private garden. Suit work from home 3rd br has sep entrance, $600pw. 0467980638 COOPERS LANE pole studio, $270pw incl bills, WiFi. N/s, wkg, perm. 66845571 NEW BRIGHTON self-cont 1br, close to beach & shop $250pw. 0418277880 SUFFOLK 2br downstairs flat, suit sgl, n/s, prof, references essential, $350pw + bond, incl bills/WiFi. Ph 0407906127

GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com

WANTED TO RENT RETIRED 51-year-old stonemason, landscaper, gardener wants small private house, shack. Must be close to coast, Nth NSW, long term, willing to work for part rent or not. Please ph Paul 0456874482 MATURE self-employed gentleman seeks 2-4br house with LUG. Refs from RE agents & landlords. Theo on 66845230 or raymond@mysoul.com.au

CARER reliable strong female to assist quadriplegic man, no exp necessary 7.30-10.30am, $26p/h. Must have tax ﬁle number. Ocean Shores. Craig 66805750

CASUAL SENIOR HAIRDRESSER required for salon in Brunswick Heads. Phone 66851367

Salumi Australia is seeking an experienced and dedicated person to join our hardworking production team. Must have excellent knife/ boning skills for this fulltime position with immediate start, no travellers. Send resume to: massimo@salumi.com.au

Term 2 courses starting soon...

required for 3 days/wk processing and reconciliations work with the Splendour/Falls Festival group. MYOB experience preferred. Email CV to nadine@secret-sounds.com.au

CASUAL HOUSEKEEPER & MAINTENANCE POSITION AVAILABLE Experience preferred in hotels & motels, must be local. Please email applications & CV to: info@byronbaysidemotel. com.au

WORK WANTED

Tuesday 2nd June • Communication for clarity and connection • iTunes

Wednesday 3rd June • Traktor 0ro DJ software: get movin’

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

MODELS 18+ years required. Nude female for Picture and People magazines. No experience required. All shapes and sizes. Backpackers welcome. Good money. Professional accredited ACP photographer. Ph 0413627846 BARISTA/SANDWICH HAND must be experienced in coffee, part-time position. Apply in person at Village Bakehouse (next to IGA Sunrise) Byron

Production Person

BYRON Cooper St, 2br & rumpus town house, private courtyard, 10 min walk Tallows. $500pw, 1yr lease. 0408288823 MULLUMBIMBY 766 Main Arm Rd, 3br home + study, 2bthrm, LUG. $500pw. Avail now. NO PETS UNLESS SPECIFIED www.siwickirealestate.com.au Siwicki Real Estate 17 Fingal St Brunswick Heads. Ph 66851206

CASUAL OFFICE ASSISTANT required in Myocum for approx 35hrs/wk. Needs to be proﬁcient in MS Word & Excel. Please email resume & references to admin@ eastcogroup.com.au attention to Peggy

WORDPRESS WEBSITE SETUP Maintenance, Training, SEO. 0413028111, info@wordpressit.com.au EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215

Thursday 4th June •Wild fermentation (full - contact us) • Cooking with Snowy

LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Ph 0402199999

Friday 5th June •Goat feta, quickie mozzarella (full - contact us)

HATE IRONING? $25/hr. Suffolk Park. Angela 0414719680 Pick-up & delivery service available

Saturday 6th June •Growing & cooking pereNnial veges • Writing for wellbeing

CERAMIC TILING repair & new. Paving. Odd jobs. Handyman. Ph 0432401334

Limited places - don’t miss out!!

For more info and to enrol call 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au

Packaging Personnel

GERMAN SUPER CLEANER fast & reliable $30 per hour. Ph 0411969042 QUALIFIED PAINTER Small jobs OK. Phone Rob 0408900134. Green Painters Lic No: 242107C

TUITION

Salumi Australia is seeking experienced packaging persons with preferably food handling experience to join our packaging team. Fulltime and casual positions available with immediate start, only hardworking, reliable and dedicated persons need apply, no travellers please.

FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au MATHS TUTORING Qualiﬁed teacher, 25 years’ experience. All ages to HSC. Andrew 0413294982

MUSICAL NOTES PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981. Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au

Send resume to: massimo@salumi.com.au

FUNERAL NOTICES KEVIN WOODS 08/09/1924 – 19/05/2015 Buried after service at the Mullumbimby graveside. Wed 27/05/15 at 2.30pm

LIVESTOCK HORSE TRAINER/STARTER 20 plus yrs exp 100% nonconfrontational method. No issues too small or too big. Excellent refs. Simon 0419563312

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Red Devils answer their critics with stirring victory Story & photo John Campbell

Perhaps in expectation of a big effort from the Bay after the shambles at Casino, an estimated bumper crowd of 4,157 turned up at Red Devil Park on Sunday to see the home side redeem themselves. And it was as well that they did, for it was a ball-tearer of a game, with the boys beating the more fancied Northern United by 23–12 in a high-stakes, high-energy NRRRL clash. The team effort was unstinting across the board, but it was Byron’s wily captain, Ryan ‘the Crab’ O’Connell, who was there to make the difference when it mattered, racking up three tries at critical moments. The first, after ten minutes, came when he feigned to pass to the open side from dummy-half but scuttled over on the blind. Joey ‘Flash’ Gordon’s

Byron’s Fraser ‘the labradoodle’ Jones wore a matching mouthguard at Red Devil Park on Sunday.

fantastic sideline conversion gave Byron exactly the confidence-boosting start they needed. The battle was then waged on different fronts. The

Dirrawongs wanted to go wide at every opportunity and the Devils took a more conservative, steady-as-shegoes approach. Against the run of play, Bill ‘the Lion’

King latched on to a loose pass to sprint 80 metres and put the visitors on the board, but the setback seemed to strengthen Byron’s resolve rather than undermine it.

Possession and penalties favoured United, but the Devils’ tackling was up to everything that was thrown at it. The stalemate was broken when Brad ‘Bruce’ Lees made one of his trademark blockbusting runs, on the back of which O’Connell cannily found his way over the chalk, again from dummy-half. A 12–6 lead at the break would not be enough to take the spoils, but it was fair reward, and the Devils are the sort of Jekyll-and-Hyde outfit that thrive on the prospect of converting promise to triumph – of chasing Benny Elias’s famous ‘carrot at the end of the rainbow’. United ambled back from the sheds like Brown’s cows. If they counted on Byron crumbling before them they were quickly shaken out of such expectation. Like a politician’s suit, the Devils were all over them and, as the skies darkened, the partisans on the

western hill started to make their vocal presence felt. A couple of the club’s young guns on debut in Agrade – five-eighth Beau ‘Geste’ Clark and centre Toby ‘Tyler’ Ryan – combined for a try and United responded in quick time, but when Gordon, suave as Cary Grant in a dinner suit, slotted a fieldgoal for 19–12, we all breathed a sigh of relief. The lights were on as heavy dark clouds rolled over Red Devil Park. Byron had showed the faithful what they are capable of when the gauntlet is hurled at their feet. The boys’ defence was epic and their absolute will to win palpable. You could tell that United felt it too. All that was left was for O’Connell to make one of his twist-and-turn, jink-andweave runs to the line for his third try. Well done, Devils – you’re the real deal.

Prems and reserves seven for seven Byron union jubilant in Lismore Dogwhistle

Any lingering doubts about the depth of The Northern Hotel Byron Bay Rams’ talent pool were dispelled with two emphatic victories. In a display of skill, professionalism and endurance, Byron’s Premiers and Premier Reserves teams outplayed their respective opposites in Goonellabah on Saturday and Lismore Workers on Sunday. Saturday’s 10–1 goal blitz of Goonellabah began with the Rams Reserves demolishing the Hornets Reserves in a 7–1 drubbing. Steve Kirkpatrick made another hat-trick while Jordy Campbell and Tom Ruhl bagged two apiece. The Byron boys came out firing in the Premiers match, with Tyson Kaye scoring in the fifteenth minute. The Rams dominated the midfield and, with the defence at its best under the Packham brothers, the Rams controlled the park. James Tomlinson put away the second goal after a fine lead up by Conor Cannon. The second half was more the same with Sam Owens making it 3–0. Sunday’s outing in Lismore against third-placed Workers produced another demonstration of the Rams’ controlled, quality football in both grades.Rising to the challenge of one of the competition’s top squads, the Byron boys performed with style, discipline and finesse.

The Byron Reserves began their attack from the opening whistle, with a first goal to a header from Herick Schuenemann. Steve Kirkpatrick pounced on a desperate clearance, tapping the ball into the back of the net with the outside of his foot. Will Ennis came off the bench and quickly took the score to 3–0. Ennis closed the Byron account at 4–0 in the second half. Workers managed a consolation goal from a penalty to finish the match at 4–1. The Premiers match looked like being more of a contest early on, with the Workers’ defending strongly against a heavy Rams attack. The Rams’ superiority began to tell by the twenty minute mark but the Workers’ defence held on to go into half time at 0–0. A penalty early in the second half saw Tyson Kaye open the scoring. Five minutes later, James Tomlinson hustled the ball into the net from an intense goal-mouth skirmish. At the fifteen-minute mark, a penalty to Workers took the score to 2–1. A big cross from Tyson Kaye found Sam Owens outside the box. Owens finished with a clinical strike that left the keeper gaping and took the score to 3–1. Workers fought back hard but Byron moved into a feeding frenzy – hammering the Workers’ goal in the closing stages. Michael

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Kelly carved up the Workers’ defence with a great flanking run, crossed to James Tomlinson whose shot was deflected by the keeper. Kelly picked up the loose ball and took the final score to 4–1. With both grades now on seven wins from seven outings, the Rams face perhaps their biggest test this Sunday in Lismore when they meet last year’s Grand Final winners, Richmond Rovers. Reserves kick off at 12.30 and the Prems at 2.30.

The Engineer

The Byron Bay Rugby Union team song was sung loud and proud on Saturday as the boys in blue and white managed a rare win against Lismore City. The Bay had the arduous task of travelling to Lismore to face the boys in green, which is no easy feat. Byron’s big forward pack ensured clean ball for the starting halves combination of Luc Boyer and Sion King and they responded strongly

Big game for Bruns v Alstonville Gary Osbiston

Bruns side kicked off and were in game mode passing the ball about and creating the first shot of the game, which whistled past the goal post. The Breakers had most of the play in the opening 15 minutes. It wasn’t long before Ruby found herself running onto a perfect through ball and placed the ball past the keeper into the back of the net 1–0 Bruns. Alstonville attacked from the restart and fired a shot at goal but stand-in keeper Georgia saved it. The Breakers forced a corner. Julia took the kick but the away side defended well. Four times this happened; on the fifth corner kick Jana called for a short corner and had a shot at goal but it was

blocked. She gained control of the ball and took aim and placed the ball high and wide of the keeper 2–0. At halftime whistle blow the Breakers were up by two goals. Lily and Georgia swapped positions as the second half began. The home side were controlling the game and missed many chances. The whole team working as one was a joy to watch. With only minutes remaining, Georgia latched onto a loose ball in the penalty and blasted the ball into the back of the net 3–0. The home supporters couldn’t believe the score line as this team has never beaten Alstonville. The full-time whistle sounded to huge cheers from the crowd. The girls are applauded off the ground. What a massivegame to win.Well done, girls.

with some fast ball movement to our centre pairing of Chris Ealey and Jascha Saeck, who were looking dangerous on the outside flanks. Insert some fast footwork and strong support work from Harvey Bell and the Bay took first blood within the opening 10 minutes with a try to Harvey in the corner. On a number of occasions early on Lismore were able to burst through the Byron defence and pressure their try line, but the Bay responded in emphatic fashion by denying any challenge that came their way. Some solid counterattacking rugby and strong running from Byron’s Craig Wallace and Aaron Shakeshaft gave the Bay some good field position in which they capitalised through their Kiwi charger and Number 8 Michael Karl, who crossed the line to the familiar cry of ‘score Mikey!’ Sustained attacking pressure and strong work from the forwards saw the Bay grab another try before half time with Troy Wynter crossing the line and Sion King converting his third kick in a row to put the visitors up 21–0 at half time. In the second half Byron’s scrum, led by Jack Elborn and Charles Woollard, was a thing of beauty and had the Lismore pack struggling to maintain forward momentum. It was the hard work from the Bay’s forwards that allowed the backs freedom

to move out wide leading to another try to Harvey and a further two tries to Mikey Karl, who bagged a hat-trick for the game. An incredibly rare sight for the Bay was off the field, where eight reserves sat impatiently on the bench awaiting a call up. The tough conditions resulted in some fresh legs taking the field and it didn’t take long for both Josh Smith and Eddie O’Hare to impose themselves onto the game and ruffle the Lismore pack. Some individual brilliance from Eddie had the Byron crowd on its feet and when the Bay’s big winger Nick Fischer went on a rampaging run to finish agonisingly short of the line, Brandon Lewsey playing at fly half charged across the line for a try that was reminiscent of a prop crashing over for a five pointer. As the final whistle was blown a jubilant Byron team and supporters celebrated the 47–0 win over Lismore City. The Bay has their biggest test of the season this week taking on the reigning Premiers Wollongbar–Alstonville at home. This is a big game for our boys so please come on down to the Byron Rec Fields on Saturday. Wear your blue and white for a 3.30pm kick-off with food, drink and entertaining rugby. Bring yourself, partners and friends for a fun Saturday afternoon. Go The Bay!

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Family Fun Day Federal Community Children’s Centre Family Fun Day 31 May 10am–1pm. Live entertainment, bush tucker garden and market stalls.

Biggest Morning Teas Mitre 10 Mullumbimby is hosting the Biggest Morning Tea outside the store on 28 May, 9–11am. Donations go towards cancer research. TinCAN, the volunteer Community Aid Network in Tintenbar, Biggest Morning Tea at

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Connect Up Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is hosting Koori Murri Goori Connect Up, a time to reflect sharing experiences of doing creative work, energising oneself. For info call Robin 0459 962 428.

Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc provides high-quality personcentred respite care to a broad range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite. com.au, website www.byronrespite.com.au.

Seniors Groove

Tintenbar Hall on Saturday 30 May at 10am, $5 entry fee. Info Marg 6687 8033. Mullumbimby Golf Club Biggest Morning Tea Friday 12 June from 9.30am, hosted by Ellen Briggs, $5 a head, all proceeds to the Cancer Council.

in Heritage House, Bangalow. This meeting is open to the public as our main topic for discussion will be the impact of the everincreasing flow of traffic through Bangalow. Councillors have been invited. Ideas welcome.

Banking discussion

Thankyou service

Banking: Scourge or Saviour? A weekly discussion group with Dr Liz Elliott, Pioneer Hall, Mullumbimby, 4.30–6.30pm, Tuesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 June.

Sunday 31 May, St Martin’s Anglican Church, 38 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, special service at 9am to say ‘Thank you’ to people who contribute to the community. Open to all.

Bridge open day Brunswick Valley Bridge Club is holding an open day on Sat 6 June 12.30pm at the Brunswick Bowling Club. For beginning and returning players. No pressure, no cost. Bookings 6680 5948.

Orchid Society

Bangalow Progress Association AGM on Thursday 4 June at 5.30

Byron District Orchid Society meets Monday 8 June at

Kulchajam, Byron ind est. More info: Gabrielle 0418 438 396.

Bangalow Land and Rivercare working bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz 6687 1309.

Tennis Ocean Shores Tennis Club Mon and Wed mornings 8.30–11.30 at Waterlily Park. New players welcome. Phone 6680 5791.

Meditation Tuesday Insight Meditation with Radha Nicholson, Ellen Davison and others. Weekly at The Yurt Temple Byron, 7.15–9pm. All welcome. Evening supported by dana (donation). Buddhist meditation teaching and practice now at the Living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela on 0438 858 842 or mishaela@si.org.au.

Repair Cafe

Bay Singers

Rainbow Dragons

The Bay Singers (BB Community Choir) meets Mondays 10.30–11.30 at the Community Centre each week. More info: easwain@ bigpond.com.

Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors (regardless of age, athletic ability or fitness level) for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@gmail.com.

Spanish conversation A Spanish conversation group meets every Monday evening in Mullumbimby in order to improve language skills and cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 0242.

Toddler Time Song and dance fun for 2–4-yearolds, Mondays 9.30–11am, Mullum Neighbourhood Centre. Donation. Enq: 6684 1286.

Impro Improvisation & Performance Peer Practice Mondays 4–6pm at

Oneness blessing Oneness blessing, meditation and healing every Thursday 7pm at Red Tent Yoga studio, Byron industrial estate. By donation. Ring Nura 0427 847 210 for info.

Bushdancing Live music from Hide The Potato with dance caller, last Sunday of every month 3–5pm at Brunswick Heads RSL Hall. Next dance 31 May.

Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley Street, Mullumbimby – Open each Saturday 8am–noon. All summer clothing half price. Big clearance this week only. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers

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Relaxed service All invited to a relaxed service at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Kingsley St, Byron Bay, Sunday 31 May at 10am, with a barbecue to follow.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Who are we? Is there really a purpose in life? – presented by Karen Alexander, Thursday 28 May, 1–3pm, at Masonic Centre, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

BYS news Byron Youth Service Parenting Teens Program, free 8-week group for parents, starting 14 July. Two-day photography course for young people aged 13–18 over Queens Birthday long weekend. Stallholders wanted for The Byron Flea – retro, pre-

Toastmasters

Landcare

A weekly activity day for seniors each Tuesday at the Byron Community Centre with drumming circle at 10.30am, followed by chair yoga at noon. Entry by donation, morning tea in between.

Quota Club of Brunswick Valley meets every 1st Thursday of the month at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 6pm. Ph 0439 733 763 for more info.

Registrations for this year’s Brunswick Heads Old & Gold Festival have been extended till Friday 29 May at Byron Shire Real Estate. Phone 6685 1003.

BPA AGM

Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron Community College in Burringbar Street on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip, or to advise how it might be done.

Quota Club

Town Garage Sale

Ewingsdale Hall, all welcome. Info: Penny 6680 1600.

needed. For more information contact Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281.

Lions meetings Lions for Byron Bay and Suffolk Park meet every 2nd Thursday at the Byron Bay Services Club at 7pm, with a social meeting every 4th Thursday of the month in Suffolk Park. Enquiries 0410 414 423. Lions Club of Brunswick– Mullumbimby meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 7pm. Phone 0417 019 343 for more information.

Free Yoga Nidra Every Tuesday in Ocean Shores, 2–2.45pm. Contact Heidi 0426 977 575.

Food Box Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa.

Cancer support A general cancer-support group in Byron for anyone living in the northern rivers. Info: Ken on 0411 233 755 or David on 0428 187 025, or email david@davidyoung.com. au or kengabe@linknet.com.au.

Carers’ support Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.

TINCAN Tintenbar Community Aid Network runs a series of social activities at the Tintenbar Hall. Info Marg 6687 8033.

End-of-life choices To learn what your options are when making end-of-life choices, come to the meetings held quarterly. Phone Elaine for more details: 0421 796 713.

Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters practise public speaking and leadership through our community-run course. Meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay. www. byrontoastmasters.org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays at 7pm, Presbyterian Church Hall in Mullum. Please call Shanti 6684 8024 for more info.

loved, vintage, handmade goods, launching 13 June. Phone Rosalie 0431 524 044 for all events.

session on Haiku at 10am on Tuesday 3 June in the meeting room of the RSL Mullumbimby. Enquiries 6680 7350.

Mufti Bowls Day Mufti Bowls Day with breakfast on Sunday 31 May at Brunswick Heads Bowls Club, $10 per person in aid of Byron Shire Respite Service. See www.byronrespite. com.au. Please book 6685 1921 or service@byronrespite.com.au.

Ocean Shores Art Expo invites artists to prepare works based on the theme ‘Wild Things’ for the event held 28–30 August. Entries will be online from next month at www. osartexpo.com.

U3A Ballina/Byron Julie Williams will lead a poetry

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Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www. aa.org.au. Are you concerned about the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Support meetings every Tuesday 7–9pm Byron Bay, upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Westpac bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of nonprofit community groups, not for free events followed up by paid workshops.

Drug support groups

The charity that collects, cooks and distributes nutritious food to more than 450 people a week in the Byron Shire needs more volunteers in a variety of roles. Please contact Helen 0439 409 655 or visit liberationlarder.org.

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Liberation Larder

Christian Women Communicating International luncheon and speaker at Uniting Church Hall, Canterbury St, Casino, 18 June 12 noon. Register with Val Howes 6662 2856 by 4 June. Please note: This section for the benefit of non-profit community groups, not for free events followed up by paid workshops.

Mungo’s Crossword

Bangalow CWA is happy to invite anyone who is interested in learning how to knit, crochet or embroider to join us on Wednesdays 9am–2pm or the second Monday of every month 5–7pm. Rooms 6687 0617 or Di Campbell 6685 4694.

Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a worldwide network of groups of men and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information, and meetings in your area, visit www. codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.

John Turton paintings Earth To Sky opening 6pm Friday 29 May at Lone Goat Gallery, open 10am–4pm daily, runs till 10 June. Ph 6684 5454 for more info. www. lonegoatgallery.com

CWCI luncheon

Ocean Shores Art Expo

Bangalow CWA

CoDA

Lone Goat Gallery

Cryptic Clues

Quick Clues

ACROSS

1. Fawlty Institute of Current Affairs, an imposing structure (8) 5. A sin, okay? (6) 9. King Lear said it’s all maturity (8) 10. Stand drug experience, and overdose (6) 12. Silly Caspian hairdo – a real turn off! (13) 15. Intimidates around resistance, and boasts (5) 16. Descendants not working, and utter cries of derision on board ship (9) 17. After the last word, one finishes equal to public lavatories (9) 19. One step quickly (5) 20. Improbably, Geotec teaches dairy for dieters (7,6) 22. About nine, produce a tooth (6) 23. Scratching mole, man gets fatal disease (8) 25. The Spanish steady cricket team (6) 26. Discomforted, weariest so to speak (2,2,4) DOWN 1. Public servant produces fertiliser in broken car tub (10) 2. Cosh the weakling (3) 3. Starts of, drops a note and has a meal (7) 4. Monaco spoilt, ruined for the world traveller (12) 6. Decorate the dish – with seafood, if number becomes strong (7) 7. Be pregnant, make a speech and spit (11) 8. Party, party – proverbially dead (4) 11. Speed more quickly over two directions for a button substitute (3-9) 13. A handout with a hundred in the picture – that’s growing up (11) 14. Declare donkey never stopped eating! (10) 18. Fervent in future, for example (7) 19. Perversely frustrate after a … (7) 21. …rash cane flogging (4) 24. Be beholden to English after cry of pain (3)

1. Imposing church building such as St Peters (8) 5. Consented, in accord (6) 9. Maturity, completion (8) 10. Three-legged stand (6) 12. Drug used to reduce sexual desire (13) 15. Large black birds (5) 16. Branches, sprigs off the main trunk (9) 17. Facilities, especially public lavatories (9) 19. Surprise. Astound (5) 20. Soft white food made from curds fermented without rennet (7,6) 22. Pertaining to dogs (6) 23. Skin cancer caused by exposure to the sun (8) 25. Number in a cricket or soccer team (6) 26. Phrase meaning “so to speak, pretty right” (2,2,4) DOWN 1. Public servant, shiny bum (10) 2. Weak or silly person (3) 3. Midday meals (7) 4. Worldly, well travelled (12) 6. Adorn, decorate, especially of food (7) 7. Cough, hawk and spit (11) 8. Extinct bird of Mauritius (4) 11. Metal devices on runners, substitutes for buttons or laces (3-9) 13. Period between childhood and adulthood (11) 14. Declare strongly, perhaps under oath (10) 18. Concentrated, passionate (7) 19. Opposed to, awry, perversely (7) 21. Rash, especially of teenagers (4) 24. Be in debt (3)

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Backlash Hosato ‘George’ Takei, famous for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise in the TV series Star Trek, is now an LGBT activist and a popular Facebook identity with over 8.5 million likes. So you can imagine our delight when one of the spoof ads in our classifieds, ‘Evil genius seeks minions to sacrifice their lives in world domination attempt’, got posted by Mr Sulu with the comment, ‘It’s nice to see an evil overlord with a fresh approach’. Thanks for the global coverage, George. Q Q Q Q

Giles Parkinson on Reneweconomy.com.au reports that investment bank Morgan Stanley reckons the home battery storage market in Australia could be worth $24 billion, with half of all households likely to install batteries to store the output from their solar panels. The uptake of solar panels and batteries surveyed by Morgan Stanley is heartening in the face of news from the International Monetary Fund that governments around the world are propping up the fossil fuel industry to the tune of $5.3 trillion in subsidies each year. You can read the IMF report at http://bit.ly/IMFfossil. Q Q Q Q

South Australian band The Beards (thebeards.com.au), who sing hauntingly beautiful songs about, um, beards, has condemned a decision to ban ponytails and bushy faces among Victorian police, and is calling on people to ignore beardless officers; that should go down well with the constabulary. It strikes us as a move by the hierarchy to block hipsters from shirt-fronting other hipsters

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It looks like peeved motorists are unlikely to get rid of MAMILs (Middle Aged Men In Lycra) any time soon. According to the latest Roy Morgan research, there has been a surge in more mature male cyclists over the last decade, with participation rates rising from 18 per cent to 26 per cent among men aged 35–49 years, doubling among men aged 50–64 (from 12 per cent to 24 per cent) and more than doubling from six per cent to 13 per cent among men aged 65+. See the full background on the rise and rise of cycling at http://bit.ly/morgancycle.

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