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A team of more than 150 festival volunteers will help make this weekend’s much loved Writers Festival possible. Festival chair Chris Hanley says, ‘This year has seen the strongest ticket sales in the festival’s history, which is a testament to the rich, stimulating program and to the incredible team that’s pulled it all together.’ The festival kicks off Friday and The Echo has it covered with a program in this issue. Photo Jeff Dawson

Paid parking still on the nose Another meeting, held by the town’s chamber of commerce last Thursday with Byron Bay business owners, has not produced any more fans of Council’s plans to introduce paid parking into the CBD. Byron United president Michael O’Grady told The Echo, ‘There is widespread concern about what paid parking will do in Byron Bay, with many members not wanting paid parking at all. They think that it’s unfair and that it will leave Byron businesses vulnerable.’ Councillors were divided at last week’s meeting, which considered a staff report on the rollout. And while mayor Simon Rich-

ardson made a concession to lower the resident coupon to $50 per year instead of $100, he used his casting vote to reject an amendment by Cr Cubis, which would have seen $4 per hour parking reduced to $3.

Rescission planned But Mr O’Grady confirmed with The Echo that Cr Richardson’s $4ph plans may be overturned and reduced to $3 after a rescission motion was lodged after the meeting. Council meet again this Thursday. Last Thursday’s motion also passed with the mayor’s casting vote, and confirms Council’s ‘intention to introduce a system of paid parking

to the Byron town centre during the 2015/16 financial year.’ It’s a system based upon a ‘pay by number plate approach.’ Additionally, the motion states that the current market location, Butler Street Reserve, will ‘be made available as an all-day carpark, operating 6am to 6pm daily, with an hourly rate of $4, up to a maximum of $20 all-day, with the Shire resident or ratepayer exemption applying and a $40/month non-Shire worker/business operator fee.’ Crs Wanchap, Spooner, Cubis and Ibrahim voted against the motion, while Cr Richardson, Hunter, Cameron and Woods voted for. Cr Dey was absent from the vote.

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Both Byron Farmers and the monthly Sunday Community Markets have rejected plans to be relocated from Butler Street Reserve after councillors voted last Thursday that their licences ‘may not’ be re-issued next year. A unanimous motion supported the staff report and will ‘provide written advice’ to market managers of the decision. Cr Dey was absent and Cr Spooner abstained from voting. While Council will ‘enter into discussions’ with the operators on a future location, it will also offer assistance in ‘seeking and facilitating a suitable long-term markets venue in or around Byron Bay.’ But that’s it – no prior planning or discussions with market operators appear to have been instigated by Council. The Echo reported last week that Farmers Market organisers sought a meeting with Council’s general manager Ken Gainger after learning of the plans, and have now confirmed the fight is on. Farmers Market treasurer Kaye Shadbolt and Community Market manager Tess Cullen confirmed with The Echo that both markets met last Friday and plan to unite against the eviction. Ms Shadbolt said, ‘The Community Market sees no reason for Farmers Market to have to re-locate

for bypass or a carparking trial.’ ‘We also want to stay on Butler Street Reserve and only move temporarily when the bypass is being constructed. We are preparing a joint letter to Council regarding this issue, to be sent early this week. ‘We believe that markets and carparking trial should be able to coexist. Also, Farmers Market has requested a meeting with councillors, as we have not had the opportunity to speak with them as yet.’ ‘Currently Council is asking for submissions for the Byron Bay Bypass. Council is telling us this is another reason why we have to vacate Butler Street Reserve. [But] in the DA from the proposed Construction Engineers (GHD report, page 4, 1.2.3 Market Relocation), it says, ‘The weekly Byron Farmers’ Markets is not anticipated to need [sic] to be relocated. ‘It is a shame that the Council is so out of touch with the community.’ Cr Paul Spooner, who is also the manager of the Byron Community Centre, which manages the monthly community markets, told The Echo he is concerned that the markets have not been considered in enough detail. He also said that he is concerned that Council’s current projects are putting too much pressure on staff and the community. continued on page 3

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Health professionals stand up to govt-sanctioned abuse Around 70 to 80 attended a rally Saturday at Belongil Beach to highlight the appalling treatment of asylum seekers who are imprisoned without charge or hope of release in privately run detention centres. Dr Rachel Heap from Lismore Base Hospital addressed the gathering, and began by outlining the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and the findings by the The Australian Human Rights Commission Inquiry earlier this year. ‘[It] reported harms including sexual abuse of women and children, physical assaults of children, and deplorable physical conditions, resulting in frequent selfharm and suicide attempts,

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disease, and despair.’ Dr Heap, her colleagues and supporters are demanding an amendment or scrapping of Part 6 (secrecy and disclosure) of the Border

Force Act 2015 and the protection of professionals caring for asylum seekers, which will enable them to advocate for the best interests of these most vulnerable of humans.

Woman hospitalised after savage dog attack The owner of a dog that attacked a Byron Bay cafe worker and bit off part of her nose is facing a fine of up to $77,000 and five years in jail. Byron Shire Council rangers charged the owner of the mastiff dog after the 30-yearold woman was attacked at

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Bruns pet show returns Preen your pooches and cutify your cats – the Brunswick Heads Pet Show is back. Last year’s event at the Brunswick Heads Public School was such a hit that this year’s show has expanded with new categories including fastest to the sausage, cutest multi-breed and best name. An art competition will be judged on the day, so bring along your A3/A4 interpretation of your pet or set up at the art station provided onsite. ‘This is definitely not a pedigree-only event’, says organiser Cass Bennett. There will be a host of guest speakers and judges including local vets and pet shops, groomers, a dog behaviour specialist, animal shelter representatives and more. Face painting, family fun, food and drinks will be there on the day. For safety rea-

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Access to fast broadband, public transport, inadequate local branding and Sydneybased decision makers are holding back jobs growth in the northern rivers area. Those were some of the issues raised at a jobs summit held in Ballina last week, organised by Greens MP Tamara Smith. Around 60 local business owners, industry and government representatives, job service providers and educators participated in the summit, which aimed to address the question of driving sustainable jobs growth within the Ballina electorate. ‘The summit was a great success and the overwhelming

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Regarding the market location, Cr Spooner said, ‘The Council motion indicated the licence “may not be re-issued”. So, at this stage there is no definite decision that markets cannot operate on the reserve. ‘This is what requires discussion and clarification. The position of the Byron Bay Community Association is that the markets’ home is Butler Street Reserve and that’s where they should be located.’

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feedback was that it was an important thing to do and people came away with a shared understanding of where the priorities for growing sustainable jobs lie,’ Ms Smith said. ‘The summit identified a number of major road blocks to local job creation including access to fast broadband, public transport, the lack of a regional brand to highlight the region to the country and world and a general lack of understanding by decision makers in Sydney about the issues on the ground in regional areas. ‘It is a task list for me and I know when I advocate for these things in the parliament that I do so with the backing of the local community and in support of sustainable jobs.’

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Spate of break-ins Thieves attempting to steal a trailer were thwarted by a resident on Brushbox Drive, off Left Bank Rd in Mullum, last Friday morning. The resident, who wished not to be named, told The Echo that at around 4am they woke to find ‘scumbags’ attempting to steal a trailer full of building materials around the corner. ‘I phoned the police to report, and they came within 20 minutes, but the thieves had already taken off,’ they said. Inspector Brendan Cullen from Tweed LAC told The

Echo that there had also been a spate of break-ins specifically targeting nurseries in the region. ‘They are stealing small sums of money and tools,’ he said. Nurseries in Lismore, Myocum, Tuckombil, Brooklet, Round Mountain, Cudgera Creek, and Byron have all been robbed, late at night or early in the morning, he said. Inspector Cullen encouraged anyone with information to call police on 07 5536 0999. ‘Be aware of anyone offloading cheap tools,’ he said.

Bruns business card directory on offer The Brunswick Heads chamber of commerce is calling on all homes and businesses in Bruns and Ocean Shores for inclusion in its free business

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NSW planning minister Rob Stokes has thrown a spanner in the works of the controversial Belongil rock wall project, rejecting funding for the second stage of the works on the beach at Manfred Street, Belongil. The proposed beach access walkway and revegetation is stage two for the ‘interim’ rock wall. Construction contracts for stage one of the 103-metre rock wall at Manfred Street were signed last week. Mr Stokes wrote to Greens MP and former mayor Jan Barham on July 28 to advise that stage two was not eligible for funding because Council had not redesigned the works to address concerns

by the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) and the NSW Coastal Panel.

No long-term plan Mr Stokes wrote, ‘Both OEH and the Coastal Panel have previously advised Byron Shire Council of their concerns about the scale of the proposed interim works, impacts to public safety and the adjoining coast, beach access and amenity, and the need for long-term maintenance.’ Ms Barham says denial of funding for the works owing to impact risks ‘should be enough for Byron Shire Council to halt the project’.

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Local News Falls Fest acts released On the heels of Splendour comes the Falls Fest lineup, held over the New Year break at the same location – North Byron Parklands in Yelgun. Headliners announced include Foals, Bloc Party, UK duo Disclosure, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Django Django, Paul Kelly & Merri Soul Sessions (featuring Clairy Browne, Dan Sultan, Kira Puru, Vika & Linda Bull), Hilltop Hoods, Gary Clark Jr, Hiatus Kaiyote, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic and Art Vs Science. The ticket ballot at www. fallsfestival.com.au is now open, and organisers say it’s your best shot at locking down a pass. The festival runs from December 31, 2015 to January 3, 2016. For more visit www. fallsfestival.com.au.

Mullum Music Fest lineup announced Canadian troubadour Ron Sexsmith, soul/reggae band Trinity Roots (NZ), Ben Ottewell from UK indie rock band Gomez, German pianist/ composer Hauschka and Cornerstone Roots (NZ) are just some of the acts announced for this year’s Mullum Music Festival, held November 19– 22 throughout Mullum’s halls, pubs, churches and streets.

Harry’s back Festival patron Harry Angus of The Cat Empire will again host the late-night speakeasy jazz party while in other venues there will be plenty of comedy, theatre, workshops, food and craft stalls and free concerts at the Mullum Farmers Markets. See more in the entertainment section on page 43 and advertisment, page 8.

Safety net cast Savage fed govt cuts leaves emergency relief shortfall As part of Homeless Prevention Week, Byron Community Centre will distribute designer jeans to the homeless. General manager Paul Spooner says the generous donation will be distributed at the regular homeless breakfast on Wednesday morning at the back of the Community Centre. ‘This is well timed, given the drastic reduction in funding from the federal government for programs such as Emergency Relief. [It was] reduced from $45,000 in 2014 to $5,000 this year. To manage the defunding of services, the centre has developed a comprehensive fundraising appeal called the #ByronSafetyNet’. The Community Centre has kicked off the appeal by making a $20,000 donation received from managing the Byron Bay Markets. Mr Spooner added, ‘We are putting a call out to our generous community members to also donate over the coming months to ensure the shortfall in funding received from the federal government

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Local public primary schools wowed crowds last week at ValleyFest, a biannual singing, dancing and acting extravaganza held at Byron Bay High School. Over 540 local public school students took part, with all technical, stage, audio and lighting management by the year 11 entertainment class of Byron Bay High School. Head teacher of creative and performing arts, Paul Todd, guided the students, and it was the first time that kids from kindergarten to year 12 were responsible for the whole show. Photo Kabir Alum-Zadah

SAE holds open day Aspiring filmmakers, animators, designers, audio engineers and other creatives are invited to SAE Creative Media Institute’s annual open day on Saturday August 8. It’s a chance for visitors to get up close and personal with state-of-the-art facilities at the Byron Bay campus, meet students and chat with staff about study and career options. Campus manager Bill Wade says the jam-packed open day will feature students working in studios and performing on stage.

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While it’s now ubiquitous, wi-fi, mobile towers and mobile phones all emit frequencies which were not present in our environment even a generation ago. Is it harmful? A new self-published book by resident Benjamin Nowland explores the physical, mental and spiritual health effects of electromagnetic radiation, or EMR. After a move to inner-city Sydney in 2013, Ben says he was disabled by radiation pollution sickness (electromagnetic hypersensitivity). He says he became a radiation refugee, unable to fly, live in a city or town, work in an

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Empathy for the poor It’s Homelessness Prevention Week, and ironically this week the NSW Baird coalition government is introducing legislation to enable eviction from public housing of those they deem antisocial. Rapists, paedophiles and the like. What to do with society’s least desirable is a perplexing question, but turfing them onto the streets without options appears irresponsible. It also complements Baird’s many other cuts/privatisation in education and the removal of basic services that are essential for a healthy and functioning society. Of course, this law will make public housing safer. But no solution has been offered for those being ejected; it’s just removing these people from sight. What Baird is clearly not doing is alleviating the problem of homelessness. According to the 2011 Census (www.abs.gov.au), there were 105,237 homeless people in Australia. Remarkably, ABS estimated the homelessness rate in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT rose by 20 per cent or more. And the national peak body for homelessness in Australia, Homelessness Australia (HA), also says that each day, 399 new clients seek help from a homelessness service while 423 people will be turned away. So what to do? A surprising solution has come from the state of Utah in the US, where the chronically homeless were given homes. It was that simple. The Washington Post reports that the state lowered homeless rates and reduced spending in the sector – a decade ago – after adopting the work of social researcher Sam Tsemberis. ‘In 2005, Utah had nearly 1,932 chronically homeless. By 2014, that number had dropped 72 per cent to 539. Today, explained Gordon Walker, the director of the state Housing and Community Development Division, the state is “approaching a functional zero.”’ And in May 2015, The LA Times reported that ‘officials announced that they had reduced by 91 per cent the ranks of the chronically homeless.’ Fiscally responsible leaders with an empathetic social conscience would be looking at such examples to minimise the social and economic impacts of homelessness. The quality of life would improve for all if we had such leaders. Hans Lovejoy, editor

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n the end there was simply no choice. Bronwyn Bishop’s resignation had to be accepted, whether it was offered or not. Even her most obstinate, deluded and purblind supporter (Tony Abbott) eventually realised that he would have to wake up from the nightmare that was engulfing the parliament, his government and most importantly himself. He still could not bring himself to acknowledge that she had been a serial abuser of the public purse and a figure of ridicule and contempt for the public. He attempted to portray her rorting as little more than errors of judgment, a problem of the entitlements system. Preposterously, he was attempting to cast her as the victim. Bishop herself continued in denial: she had resigned not because of what she had done wrong or even that she had been caught, but because of her love and respect for the parliament and the Australian people. This is self-serving nonsense: Bronwyn Bishop’s role in the parliament has been that of Madame Lash, and her role in the Australian people that of Marie Antoinette. The former speaker’s cosy contrition at the sympathetic – indeed, sycophantic – hands of Alan Jones and her brief resignation, delivered as a statement, not in person, has to have been the hammiest performance since World Championship Wrestling. All that was missing was a background of violins, preferably air-lifted from the best orchestras of Europe at enormous expense. If Abbott had been more trusted and Bishop less arrogant they might just have got away with it; but by now we all know the real Bronwyn Bishop: the ruthless, implacable political warrior who never gives her opponents an even break. She doesn’t just knock them down; she puts in the boot, tramples

them into the dirt, consigns them to the intensive care ward. Her entire career has been based on untrammelled belligerence. She has been an endless source of fascination, but not of affection; she has become a political parody, a grotesque. Having joined the Liberal Party at the age of 17, she fought her way through the party apparatus, becoming the state president before gaining a casual senate vacancy in 1987. Two years later the then leader, Andrew Peacock, concerned at the lack of female frontbenchers and also to placate the New South Wales hard right, made her a shadow minister.

were indefatigable. It was said that she would go to the opening of an envelope and the voters were intrigued, the more so as the brief and disastrous reign of Alexander Downer made its gaffe-prone demise inevitable. But while she was a popular favourite among the masses, her colleagues were not overly impressed. Bishop was rightly seen not just as supremely arrogant, but far from competent. As shadow health minister she immediately announced her support for tobacco advertising. She was later moved to another frontbench position, but her ambition remained uncompromising.

The former speaker’s contrition has to have been the hammiest performance since World Championship Wrestling

by Mungo MacCallum Her aggression as a parliamentary debater soon caused Labor’s Gareth Evans to remark: ‘Why do people take an instant dislike to Bronwyn Bishop? To save time.’ However, her career flourished, at least in her own estimation: in what was seen as an exhibition of hubris she made no secret of her own leadership ambitions. As a senator she gained her reputation by persecuting and terrorising public servants who, by virtue of their position, were unable to fight back, and in 1994 made her move into the House of Representatives in the safe seat of Mackellar. There was an immediate setback: an almost equally unlikely contestant, the eccentric writer Bob Ellis, gave her expected majority a big dent. There was a brief reality check when the then leader John Hewson resigned after losing the unloseable election of 1993; Bishop was not a candidate. But her profile if anything was enhanced: her public appearances

The more excitable sections of the media extolled her as a serious contender for the leadership – anyone, they thought, would do better than Downer. But while the Libs were desperate, they were not that desperate; her support within the party room remained minimal. In the event John Howard took over, and after winning the election of 1996 gave Bishop the consolation prize of minister for aged care, instantly spoonerised as the Minister for Caged Hair in recognition of her intimidating bouffant. But once again it turned into a fiasco; this time it was revealed that residents in a Melbourne nursing home had been bathed in kerosene on her watch and after the 2001 election she was dropped, this time permanently. But although her ministerial career was finished, her obsession with high office was not. She set her eyes on the plum job of presiding officer of the House – the speakership. Bishop’s ministerial superior and self-appointed pro-

tector, Tony Abbott, was not only an electoral neighbour of Bishop, but also an admirer; she was one of his clique of confidantes that included such right-wing crusaders as the journalists Greg Sheridan and Piers Akerman and the shock-jock Alan Jones. While many if not most of his ministerial colleagues were unhappy about Bishop’s unrelenting combativeness, Abbott recognised a kindred soul. He announced that he was her political lovechild, and when the opportunity came to acknowledge his filial devotion, she became his captain’s pick as speaker. And from that position of power and eminence, her naked partisanship, her extravagance and her self-indulgence became evident to all. The damage spread to the government as a whole and particularly the prime minister – it was his own judgment to select her and his refusal to cut his losses when it appeared inevitable; Abbott spent days in hiding from the media as the storm built. His double standards and hypocrisy were all too clear: his self-righteous and pitiless pursuit of a past speaker, the hapless Peter Slipper, has been constantly reprised. His long-delayed intervention – if that is in fact what it has been – has been far too little and too late. Abbott and the ever-optimistic Christopher Pyne defied convention by dragging Bishop to the Speaker’s chair; they remained her vocal supporters when almost everyone else had given her up. But finally even they realised that she had to be dragged out again, kicking and screaming if necessary, but dragged she must be; and so she went. But she has cast a long shadow for a short woman, and the devastation she has wreaked on the whole parliamentary process neither be forgiven nor forgotten quickly.

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Beyond an adversary tribal system We are as much subject to the whims of our political leaders as is any serf or peasant under the control of a warlord or despot. Few of our ‘leaders’ are able to focus on the problems of state dispassionately because they have so many other agendas that any decisions they make are compromised to the extent that we might arrive at the same decision by flipping a coin. We have ‘expert’ commentators continually being confounded. As long as we have an adversary tribal system where we cede our power to (in some instances) sociopathic megalomaniacs we are unable to solve pressing problems. We are all so compromised that the illusion of democracy is a farce. Let us reclaim our power.

The solution is at hand but the political class will fight tooth and nail to prevent it. If the politicians ceded power to the people and retained the power of oratory to persuade the voters of their point of view we would avoid 99 per cent of the static that occupies current political discourse. We don’t want compulsory voting by the dumbed-down and uninterested. We want the vote of the interested and well-informed. The aged pensioners with their lifetime experience and perspective become as powerful as a Packer. Parliament becomes a powerhouse of ideas. We cut out all the lobbying and graft. We could make important decisions in a day that face real problems rather than politicians’ pensions.

Money flits around the globe in milliseconds while politicians haven’t solved problems in generations – the ‘too hard’ basket is overflowing. Technology available now would enable us to vote daily in a decision-making democracy without all the shortcomings of the obsolete system we have inherited. If everybody had the right to vote then democracy would be served by those who were interested in whatever was being discussed exercising their right. When we face the problem, rather than the politics, everything changes. The extremely important public service which executes our will becomes less schizophrenic when it knows the power lies in the people. It doesn’t have to try to serve two masters,

and is far less compromised. We get rid of the left-right, black-white division that diverts us from rational decision making. As to the present… a pox on both their houses. They, because of the system, represent (and magnify) the worst in us rather than the best. Instead of being represented on the world stage by clowns and imposters we might have honest worldchanging orators who make us swell with pride rather than cringe with embarrassment. The system we have spawns Abbotts and Bishops, Howards and Shortens. Surely we can do better? If it’s broke, fix it. Think of the savings. Jim Nutter Main Arm

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that the recent pamphlet published by this group, which was highly informative, must be removed from the group’s website. Added to which, failure to remove same could result in legal action. While this method of stifling free speech comes from the genesis of SLAPP suits, aimed at environmentalists thirty years ago, the current attack on free speech poses deeper questions for all ratepayers in the Shire. I have repeatedly asked the following questions: 1. Some of the houses built along the eroding Belongil dune appear to have extended

beyond the coastal development limit. Therefore, it is fair and reasonable to ask whether these houses received a final inspection by Council, once the DAs had been approved. Can a Council member please respond to this question? 2. Section 149 certificates issued to all developers included a duty of care warning ‘Buyer Beware’. Even the NSW state government of the time withdrew from responsibility, placing same on Council. Now we note in this confusing situation that all duty of care resides with the ratepayers! The only legal warning resides in the Section 149 certificate. The duty of care formerly rested with the owner/developers! At no time in this history were

Two local lads are sitting around discussing latest drug raid. Bozo is telling Brains how six police plus dogs raided his place and busted him. Bozo can’t figure out who tipped them off. Brains is going through the client list trying to figure out who’s the culprit. There’s a big ruckus out in the front yard involving the three doberman-pitbull crosses. Bozo goes to the front door and tells them to shut up. Comes back and explains to Brains that they have been spooked since the raid. The moral of this story is if your young adolescent

Belongil questions

I note in the July 29 edition of The Echo a report that Byron Residents’ Group have received a letter from an international law firm King and Wood Mallesons requiring them to silence their views on the rock wall construction at Belongil Beach. The firm is acting for a number of unnamed residents along Belongil Beach. It would appear

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ratepayers warned that duty of care and all consequent responsibility would shift to them. Of course, all of this scenario strikes at the heart of democracy and it would be very wise for ratepayers to consider their legal situation in this current strategy. It is not illegal to withdraw from paying rates. The above process reveals systemic discrimination against free speech and the current role of ratepayers. Free speech must remain a right in a democracy. Jo Faith Newtown, Sydney

Byron Street DA

It would appear that all that stands between the hitherto existing liveable character of the township of Mullumbimby and the latest push by the Ardill Payne and Partners applicants (contact D Roberts) to subdivide single dwellings into multi-dwelling strata subdivisions that enable maximum building for maximum profit, is that a part of the old town is now a designated Heritage area. Their 93 Station Street DA was refused because it contained a Heritage Item house

and stables. It was established by Council staff that the street frontage setting had to be protected and the stables, and ideally the mature trees remain. Nevertheless, not content with establishing a dual occupancy in the rear yard, their current DA asks for permission to create undersized strata blocks for two detached dwellings (rear lane car access only). There is now a DA for 6 Byron Street, which is in the Heritage Conservation Area (HCA), for a single lot to be converted to a ‘multi-dwelling housing development (3 buildings)’. Without going into the subtleties of planning law manipulation, residents of the HCA should know these plans are afoot and likely to succeed unless residents of the HCA object, as maximum urban consolidation continues apace. Strata Title subdivision does not create affordable housing. My argument is that if we can at least save the HCA from maximised development, we will have kept some of Mullumbimby’s charm and history. Submissions close for 6 Byron Street on August 12. The next such DA could be next to you. June Grant Mullumbimby

Weasel words

New words offset and biobank have emerged surreptitiously into planning language to justify the removal and/or destruction of diverse sections of land within communities. This applies to the 1.16 hectares of paperbark swamp forest to be removed for the proposed bypass through Butler Street. It first came to my attention in conversation with a spokesman from the OEH while researching information on the DCP for the West Byron development and the impacts on the Belongil Estuary once the development was started, let alone completed. This scheme is formulated inclusive of the environmental, social and economic impacts on any development, and all DCPs are now inclusive of the ‘avoid-mitigate’ approach. What does this mean? It means that once the impacts on the land in question are accounted for inclusive of the three criteria, and that ideally this land’s development should be ‘avoided’ as the best outcome, but the economic factors are the driving force, and so override the two other more important environmental and social factors and the land is ultimately given up for development, then at some

point in time its loss will be ‘mitigated’. The loss of the land will then go into a ‘bio-bank’, where it will be traded off ‘like for like’ at some point in time, in perpetuity. But this tradeoff does not mean that land will be set apart within the same community! The land can be traded off anywhere within the state at some indeterminate time and place – or for all we know on the moon! It means that the powers that be, namely Planning, have the final say, and that we, as a community, no longer have control over the important bi0diverse areas that are integral to the surrounding land as a whole.This means that our Belongil Estuary, earmarked for rehabilitation since 2004 owing to its importance for the survival of the diverse air, land and water species, can be destroyed (the loss grievous to the whole bigger ecological picture inclusive of our Marine Park) for an intensive housing development, and that the Dept of Planning will save another estuary in some other area at some nebulous point in time! It means that the 1.16 hectares of forest can be removed for a road, and with continued on page 16

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it, the refusal of planners to look at the better long-term planning choice, even though this road will only alleviate 10–15 per cent of traffic congestion. It means that in the end, those planning decisions override the greater environmental and social concerns, sense and sensibility, logic and long-term impacts, and

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Social Services in advocating greater consideration of property taxes to solve the revenue crises facing state governments. Increasing the GST simply raises revenue and problems, whereas property taxes can raise revenue and reduce problems. And the ‘best-designed’ property tax also is the simplest – a flat-rate levy on the unimproved value of the land with no – or very few – exceptions. The moral justification for such a tax is that if you wish to have a piece of Australia for your exclusive use and benefit, then you compensate us for forgoing that amenity; after all it is ‘our’ land. And it is fit and proper that the greater the value of the land, the more you will pay ‘us’ because it is our efforts and facilities that give and maintain the value to your asset. The value of a parcel of land depends on the community services that it enjoys by way of defence, policing, transport services, educated manpower, health and recreational facilities. It so happens that the ‘big end of town’ generally owns a lot of property so a flat-rate tax would see them pay their proper share towards these community services. In addition to helping re-

duce inequality, a land value tax (LVT) would also convert the costs of useful infrastructure from expenditure to investment. Such infrastructure always enhances land values and an LVT would ensure that this would be reflected in enhanced government revenue – indefinitely – instead of a capital gain for the property owner. Conversely, any property owner suffering a loss in value would be automatically compensated by a reduced LVT obligation in perpetuity. Also, by increasing the cost of keeping land out of its full use, keeping blocks undeveloped and houses empty, a LVT would reduce speculation in property ownership and stabilise house and land prices; in the longer term, housing would become more affordable – the opposite of present prospects. Another unique feature of LVT is that it is in a sense voluntary! If the LVT you are asked to pay does not equate to the value and amenity that you enjoy from the property, then you can get someone else to pay it – by moving elsewhere. Not easy but entirely legitimate! A modicum of federal government leadership would see pressure being applied to

the states to adopt a nationally uniform, flat-rate LVT; if they can be pressured into selling income-producing assets, the states could surely be ‘encouraged’ to make for full use of their land taxing rights. But first we have to get property taxes ‘on the table’ – and even a change of government is no guarantee of that. Colin Cook Bangalow

Cooper’s legacy

Despite the theft, dislocation and subjugation of First Nation Peoples of this land (which continues to this day), it was the voice of an elderly Victorian original man, William Cooper, ex-shearer/ drover, who founded the Australian Aborigines League, to empower his own suffering people. And who led a march to the German consulate in Melbourne to protest the cruel Nazi regime following the violence of Kristallnacht in 1938, when Jewish synagogues, businesses, homes and people were attacked across Germany. Today at the world-famous Holocaust museum Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, William Cooper’s protest is honoured with a memorial garden, and research chair for the study of holocaust resistance. One

can only ‘imagine’ if the same compassion, empathy and respect were reciprocated here in Australia and in the Levant (Israel/Palestine). ‘Love is the answer’? Mick Stacey Mullumbimby

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In a world where there’s plenty of complaining it’s a pleasure to say thank you to Byron Hire and Glen Wallis, its owner and staff, for their pro bono help, again! Some years ago when we purchased our half-a-tonne retractable cinema screen Glen provided a forklift outside our building at 5am to take it off the semi-trailer. A couple of weeks ago after the screen’s motor burnt out and we needed two quarter-tonne Genie hoists to lower the screen to the floor and replace the motor, Glen’s men delivered and picked up with no theatre event being cancelled. Byron Community Centre and Byron Theatre receives no ongoing government funding yet flourishes because of our big team of volunteers and local business supporters like Byron Hire. The spirit of Byron Shire lives on! Paul Spooner General Manager, Byron Community Centre

Brunswick Heads. Eat. Play. Love. Simple Pleasures photo comp offers $500 cash prize It’s not just the tourists who enjoy the Splendour of Brunswick Heads at this time of year. The creatures of the deep also like to get a closer look at beautiful Bruns. There is huge choice of simple pleasures for keen photographers to capture for this year’s Photo Competition. This year’s theme is Brunswick Heads. Eat. Play. Love. The closing date has been extended to August 14 so don’t miss your chance to win one of the great cash prizes including a top prize of $500. Winners will be announced at a special awards presentation at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club on September 13. Tickets available from the Visitor Centre. With the whales passing our shores once again, it is a wonderful opportunity to capture them at play in the waters off Brunswick Heads. Or get snapping at your favourite cafe indulging in a delicious treat, or sharing the love or everything gorgeous in the town. You can enter in one of the word sections of Eat. Play. Love. or enter all three and get a discount off your entry costs. This year there is a new Over 55’s category. Entries for printed photos close Friday August 14 and will be displayed in the town exhibition from August 22 to Sept 28. Some photos can also be viewed on the Echo website. Competition entry forms are available at Brunswick Visitor Centre, Brunswick Heads Bowling Club, Print Rescue, Brunswick CBD or online at: www.brunswickheads.org.au Don’t forget the Instagram category that can be done with your smartphone online. The Instagram category is separate from the printed competition, enter @Brunswick Heads Visitor Center. It closes on Sept 4.

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WĞŽƉůĞ ǁŽƌůĚǁŝĚĞ ĂƌĞ ůŽǀŝŶŐ ŶƟ'ƌĂǀŝƚǇ zŽŐĂ &ŝƚŶĞƐƐ ďĞĐĂƵƐĞ ŝƚ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĨŽƌ ĞĂĐŚ ĂŶĚ ĞǀĞƌǇ ďŽĚǇ͕ ƌĞŐĂƌĚůĞƐƐ ŽĨ ƐŚĂƉĞ͕ ƐŝǌĞ͕ ĂŐĞ Žƌ ĮƚŶĞƐƐ ĂďŝůŝƚǇ͘ /ŶĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƟŶŐ ǇŽŐĂ ƉƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ ďƌĞĂƚŚŝŶŐ͕ ƐƚƌĞƚĐŚŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŵĞĚŝƚĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ŐǇŵŶĂƐƟĐƐ ĂŶĚ ĂĞƌŝĂů ĂƌƚƐ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞ ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶƐ ƚŚĞ ďŽĚǇ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŵŝŶĚ͕ ůĞĂǀŝŶŐ ŽŶĞ ĨĞĞůŝŶŐ ƌĞůĂǆĞĚ͕ ƌĞũƵǀĞŶĂƚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ďĂůĂŶĐĞĚ͘ ŽŵĞ ŇǇ ǁŝƚŚ ŵĞ͊ WƌŝǀĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ŐƌŽƵƉ ďŽŽŬŝŶŐƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ ƚ ^ƚĂƌƐĞĞĚ 'ĂƌĚĞŶƐ͕ πκ zĂŐĞƌƐ >ĂŶĞ͕ ǇƌŽŶ ĂǇ͘ &Žƌ ďŽŽŬŝŶŐƐ ĂŶĚ ŝŶĨŽ ŐŽ ƚŽ ǁǁǁ͘ĨĂĐĞďŽŽŬ͘ĐŽŵͬŐƌŽƵƉƐͬ ĂŶƟŐƌĂǀŝƚǇďǇƌŽŶďĂǇͬǁǁǁ͘νπκƵ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ͘

Nurturing, balancing, warmth… winter specials ƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĐŽůĚ ĚĂǇƐ ŽĨ ǁŝŶƚĞƌ͕ ŶƵƌƚƵƌĞ ǇŽƵƌ ďŽĚǇ͕ ŵŝŶĚ ĂŶĚ ĞŵŽƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ ĂŶ ĂƚŵŽƐƉŚĞƌĞ ŽĨ ƐĂĨĞƚǇ ĂŶĚ ĐĂƌĞ ŝŶ Ă ǁĂƌŵ͕ ŶƵƌƚƵƌŝŶŐ ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ƐƉĂĐĞ͘ ƌĂŶŝŽƐĂĐƌĂů ƚŚĞƌĂƉǇ ĂŶĚ ďŽĚǇͲďĂƐĞĚ ĐŽƵŶƐĞůůŝŶŐ͕ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞůǇ Žƌ ŝŶ ĐŽŵďŝŶĂƟŽŶ͕ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƌĞůĞĂƐĞ ŽĨ ŽůĚ ƉŚǇƐŝĐĂů ĂŶĚ ĞŵŽƟŽŶĂů ƉĂƩĞƌŶƐ͕ ƌĞƐƚŽƌŝŶŐ ŶĂƚƵƌĂů ďĂůĂŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ũŽǇ͘ ƌĂŶŝŽƐĂĐƌĂů ĂŶĚ ƉŚǇƐŝŽƚŚĞƌĂƉǇ ƚƌĞĂƚ ŶĞĐŬ͕ ďĂĐŬ ĂŶĚ ũŽŝŶƚ ƉĂŝŶ͕ ŚĞĂĚĂĐŚĞƐ͕ ŵŝŐƌĂŝŶĞ͕ ǀĞƌƟŐŽ͕ dD: ĂŶĚ ŵƵĐŚ ŵŽƌĞ͘ &DOO 0DUWLQD 'XHO TXDOLÀHG SK\VLRWKHUDSLVW DQG FRXQVHOORU RU YLVLW ZZZ ERG\DOFKHP\KHDOWK FRP IRU LQIR DQG VSHFLDOV +HDOWK IXQG UHEDWHV DYDLODEOH

Find the off-switch for your tension dŚĞƐĞ ĚĂǇƐ ƐŽ ŵĂŶǇ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ĂƌĞ ŐŽŝŶŐ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ƟŵĞ ĂŶĚ ĮŶĚ ŝƚ ŚĂƌĚ ƚŽ ǁŝŶĚ ĚŽǁŶ͘ DĂŶǇ ŬŶŽǁ ƚŚĞǇ ĂƌĞ ŽǀĞƌĚŽŝŶŐ ŝƚ ďƵƚ ũƵƐƚ ĐĂŶ͛ƚ ĮŶĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ͚ŽīͲƐǁŝƚĐŚ͛͘ dŚĞ ďƌĂŝŶ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ďŽĚǇ ƐƚŽƉ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŶŐ ǁĞůů ĂŶĚ ƚĞŶƐŝŽŶ ƉĂƩĞƌŶƐ ŐĞƚ ͚ůŽĐŬĞĚ ŽŶ͛ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ďŽĚǇ͘ tŽƌŬŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ďŽĚǇ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŶĞƌǀŽƵƐ ƐǇƐƚĞŵ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ǁĞ ĐĂŶ ƵŶǁŝŶĚ ĂŶĚ ƌĞůĞĂƐĞ ƐƚƌĞƐƐ ƌĞŇĞǆĞƐ͕ ƌĞůŝĞǀĞ ƉĂŝŶ ĂŶĚ ĐƌĞĂƚĞ ĐĂůŵ ĂŶĚ ĞĂƐĞ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĐĂůů 'ŝŐŝ <ĂƚĞ ŽŶ κξξσ λσπ σξσ Žƌ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ĞĂƌƚŚƚŽƵĐŚǌĞŶƚŚĂŝ͘ĐŽŵ͘

Chiropractic patient, or client? ,ĞĂĚĂĐŚĞƐ͕ ŶĞĐŬ͕ ďĂĐŬ͕ ƐŚŽƵůĚĞƌ͕ Ăƌŵ͕ ŚŝƉ͕ ŬŶĞĞ͕ ĨŽŽƚ͕ ƐƚŽŵĂĐŚ͕ ŬŝĚŶĞǇƐ͕ ůŝǀĞƌ͕ ĞƚĐ͘ W /E͗ ŚŝƌŽƉƌĂĐƟĐ ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ŵĂǇ ŚĞůƉ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƟĞŶƚ ǁŚŽ ƐƵīĞƌƐ ĨƌŽŵ ĂŶǇ ŽĨ ƚŚĞƐĞ ƐǇŵƉƚŽŵƐ ĂŶĚ ŵŽƌĞ͘ ƌƵŐƐ ĐĂŶ ĂůƐŽ ƚƌĞĂƚ ƚŚĞƐĞ ͚ƐǇŵƉƚŽŵƐ͛ ƵŶƟů ƚŚĞ ďŽĚǇ͛Ɛ ŽǁŶ ƐĞůĨͲĐŽƌƌĞĐƟǀĞ ŵĞĐŚĂŶŝƐŵƐ ƌĞƐŽůǀĞ ƚŚĞ ƐŽƵƌĐĞ Žƌ ĐĂƵƐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƐǇŵƉƚŽŵƐ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ DĞĚŝĐĂů DŽĚĞů͘ dƌĞĂƚ ĚŝƐĞĂƐĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ĂƉƉƌŽĂĐŚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƟĞŶƚ͘ KƵƌ ŐŽĂů Ăƚ ǇƌŽŶ ĂǇ ŚŝƌŽƉƌĂĐƟĐ ĞŶƚƌĞ ŝƐ ƚŽ ĐŽŶǀĞƌƚ ͚ƉĂƟĞŶƚƐ͛ ƚŽ ͚ĐůŝĞŶƚƐ͛͘ /ŶŝƟĂůůǇ ŵŽƐƚ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ ƉĂŝŶ͖ ŚŽǁĞǀĞƌ͕ ǁĞ ǁŽƌŬ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ ǇŽƵ ƚŽ ƌĞƐƚŽƌĞ ĐŽƌƌĞĐƚ ĂůŝŐŶŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ƉŽƐƚƵƌĞ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĨĂĐŝůŝƚĂƚĞƐ ŽƉƟŵĂů ĨƵŶĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƐƚŽƌĞƐ ǇŽƵƌ ďŽĚǇ͛Ɛ ĐĂƉĂĐŝƚǇ ƚŽ ƐĞůĨͲ ƌĞŐƵůĂƚĞ͘ ^ƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ǇŽƵƌ ĨƵůů ŚĞŝŐŚƚ͕ ďƌĞĂƚŚŝŶŐ ĨƵůůǇ ĂŶĚ ŵŽǀŝŶŐ ĨƌĞĞůǇ ƐŽ ƚŚĂƚ ǇŽƵ ĐĂŶ ĞŶũŽǇ ďĞŝŶŐ ĂůŝǀĞ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ͖ ƌƵĐĞ ĂŵƉďĞůů͕ ďƌƵĐĞΛ ďǇƌŽŶĐŚŝƌŽ͘ĐŽŵ͘ WŚ͗ ππςκ σσσλ

YATAN Health – The total Beat menopause with health solution! Yatan Ayurveda &Žƌ ŵĂŶǇ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ͚ŚĞĂůƚŚ͛ ŵĞĂŶƐ ƚŚĞ ĂďƐĞŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƐŝĐŬŶĞƐƐ Žƌ ƐǇŵƉƚŽŵƐ͘ DĞĚŝĐĂůůǇ ƚŚŝƐ ŝƐ ƚƌƵĞ ďƵƚ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ z d E ǇƵƌǀĞĚŝĐ ƉĞƌƐƉĞĐƟǀĞ ŝƚ ŝƐ ƐŽ ŵƵĐŚ ŵŽƌĞ͘ dŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ƵƐĞ ŽĨ ŚĞƌďĂů ĂŶĚ ŵŝŶĞƌĂů ƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ĂŶ ǇƵƌǀĞĚŝĐ ĐŽŶƐƟƚƵƟŽŶͲďĂƐĞĚ ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ĐŽǀĞƌŝŶŐ ĚŝĞƚ͕ ǇŽŐĂ͕ ŵĞĚŝƚĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĚĂŝůǇ ƌŽƵƟŶĞ͕ ǇŽƵƌ ďŝŽĐŚĞŵŝĐĂů ďĂůĂŶĐĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞƐƚŽƌĞĚ ĂŶĚ ǇŽƵƌ ŽƌŐĂŶƐ ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶĞĚ͘ tĂƚĐŚ ǇŽƵƌƐĞůĨ ďůŽŽŵ͕ ďĞĐŽŵĞ ƌĞǀŝƚĂůŝƐĞĚ ĂŶĚ ƌĞũƵǀĞŶĂƚĞĚ͘ zŽƵƌ ĂƵƌĂ ǁŝůů ďĞĐŽŵĞ ŵŽƌĞ ƌĂĚŝĂŶƚ͕ ĂƩƌĂĐƟŶŐ ƉŽƐŝƟǀĞ ĂƐƉĞĐƚƐ ŝŶƚŽ ǇŽƵƌ ůŝĨĞ͘ ůĂƌŝƚǇ ŽĨ ŵŝŶĚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŐĂŝŶĞĚ ĂůŽŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ĐůĞĂƌĞƌ ŝŶƐŝŐŚƚ ŝŶƚŽ ǇŽƵƌ ůŝĨĞ ĚŝƌĞĐƟŽŶ͕ ĞŶĂďůŝŶŐ ǇŽƵ ƚŽ ĂĐŚŝĞǀĞ ďĞǇŽŶĚ ĨƵůů ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ĂƐ Ă ŚƵŵĂŶ ďĞŝŶŐ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŵĞĂŶŝŶŐ ŽĨ ŚŽůŝƐƟĐ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƵƐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ z d E ,ĞĂůƚŚ ^ǇƐƚĞŵ͘ Ɖ͗ λνκκ οομ μπκ ǁǁǁ͘ǇĂƚĂŶͲĂǇƵƌ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵͬ

ƌĞ ǇŽƵ ŽǀĞƌ ξκ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶĐĞƌŶĞĚ ĂďŽƵƚ ǇŽƵƌ ŵĞŶŽƉĂƵƐĞ ƐǇŵƉƚŽŵƐ͍ ,Žƚ ŇƵƐŚĞƐ͕ ŶŝŐŚƚ ƐǁĞĂƚƐ ĂŶĚ Ă ŵǇƌŝĂĚ ŽĨ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƐǇŵƉƚŽŵƐ ĐĂŶ ĂƌŝƐĞ ʹ ŝŶĚŝĐĂƟŶŐ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂů ŝŵďĂůĂŶĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ Ă ĚĞĐůŝŶĞ ŝŶ ƉŚǇƐŝĐĂů͕ ŵĞŶƚĂů ĂŶĚ ĞŵŽƟŽŶĂů ŚĞĂůƚŚ͘ ƵƌŝŶŐ ŵĞŶŽƉĂƵƐĞ ŝƚ ŝƐ ĞƐƐĞŶƟĂů ƚŽ ďĂůĂŶĐĞ ǇŽƵƌ ŚŽƌŵŽŶĞƐ ʹ ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚ ĚŽŝŶŐ ƚŚŝƐ ŶĞǁ ƐǇŵƉƚŽŵƐ ǁŝůů ŬĞĞƉ ƐƵƌĨĂĐŝŶŐ ĂŌĞƌ ĞĂĐŚ ŽŶĞ ŝƐ ĚĞĂůƚ ǁŝƚŚ͘ dŚŝƐ ŵĞĂŶƐ ƚŚĂƚ ŝĨ͕ ĨŽƌ ĞǆĂŵƉůĞ͕ ǇŽƵ ƐƵīĞƌ ĨƌŽŵ ŚŽƚ ŇƵƐŚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ǇŽƵ ƚƌĞĂƚ ŽŶůǇ ƚŚŝƐ ǇŽƵ ǁŝůů ĨĞĞů ƐŽŵĞ ƌĞůŝĞĨ͕ ďƵƚ ƚŚĞŶ ĂŶŽƚŚĞƌ ƐǇŵƉƚŽŵ ǁŝůů ĂƌŝƐĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ǁŝůů ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƵƌƐĞ ŽĨ ŵĞŶŽƉĂƵƐĞ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂůůǇ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ ŝƚ Ă ĚŝĸĐƵůƚ ĂŶĚ ĞŵŽƟŽŶĂů ƟŵĞ ĨŽƌ ǇŽƵ ;ĂŶĚ ǇŽƵƌ ĨĂŵŝůǇͿ͘ tŚǇ ƐƵīĞƌ ĚŝƐĐŽŵĨŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ ĚŝƐƌƵƉƟŽŶ ƚŽ ǇŽƵƌ ůŝĨĞ ǁŚĞŶ ǇŽƵ ĐĂŶ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ǇŽƵƌ ƐǇŵƉƚŽŵƐ ĂŶĚ ĞĂƐĞ ǇŽƵƌ ǁĂǇ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ŵĞŶŽƉĂƵƐĞ ƵƐŝŶŐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐ ƚĞĐŚŶŝƋƵĞƐ͕ ŚĞƌďƐ ĂŶĚ ĚŝĞƚ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ŐƌĞĂƚ ŚĞĂůŝŶŐ ƚƌĂĚŝƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ ǇƵƌǀĞĚĂ ĂŶĚ ǇŽŐĂ͊ ZĂŵĂŶ ĂƐ DĂŚĂƚǇĂŐŝ͕ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂ͛Ɛ ůĞĂĚŝŶŐ ǇƵƌǀĞĚŝĐ ƉƌĂĐƟƟŽŶĞƌƐ ǁŝƚŚ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ μκ ǇĞĂƌƐ͛ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝƐ ŐŝǀŝŶŐ ĂŶ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟǀĞ ĂŶĚ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĂů ƐĞŵŝŶĂƌ ŽŶ &ƌŝĚĂǇ λξ ƵŐƵƐƚ π͘νκʹςƉŵ ƚŽ ĞĚƵĐĂƚĞ ǁŽŵĞŶ ŚŽǁ ƚŚĞǇ ĐĂŶ ŚĞĂů ĂŶĚ ďůŽŽŵ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚŝƐ ƉŚĂƐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŝƌ ůŝǀĞƐ͘ ŽŽŬŝŶŐƐ ĐĂůů λνκκ οομ μπκ

• Increased body awareness and acceptance • Increased energy and vitality

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Improved sleep Less anxiety and depression Inner peace and calm Increased mental clarity

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Brunswick Heads Osteopathy Sue Broadbent is back from her European adventure, refreshed and re-energised, and we are pleased to announce that osteopath Emily Pepper, who provided excellent locum services in Sue’s absence, is remaining on ƚŚĞ ĐůŝŶŝĐ ƐƚĂī͘ ŵŝůǇ ŚĂƐ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ Ɛŝǆ ǇĞĂƌƐ͛ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ŽƐƚĞŽƉĂƚŚǇ ĂŶĚ ƉŝůĂƚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ƚƌĂŝŶĞĚ ŝŶ ĚƌǇ ŶĞĞĚůŝŶŐ͘ She worked in the largest osteopathic clinic in Melbourne ĨŽƌ ƐĞǀĞƌĂů ǇĞĂƌƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƚƌĞĂƟŶŐ ƉĂƟĞŶƚƐ ŽĨ Ăůů ĂŐĞƐ͘ ŵŝůǇ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ ůŽĐƵŵ ĐŽǀĞƌ ĨŽƌ dŽďǇ DŝůůƐ͛Ɛ ĂďƐĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ƵŐƵƐƚ͕ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ũŽŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂī ƉĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚůǇ ŽŶ dƵĞƐĚĂǇƐ ĂŶĚ dŚƵƌƐĚĂǇƐ ĨƌŽŵ ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌ͘ As we head towards spring, many of us will be increasing ƉŚǇƐŝĐĂů ĂĐƟǀŝƚǇ ůĞǀĞůƐ͕ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ Žƌ ƌĞƐƚĂƌƟŶŐ ĞǆĞƌĐŝƐĞ͘ ZĞŵĞŵďĞƌ ƚŽ ďƵŝůĚ ƵƉ ƐůŽǁůǇ͕ ĂŶĚ ǁĂƌŵ ƵƉ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƌĞƚĐŚ ŐĞŶƚůǇ ĂŌĞƌǁĂƌĚƐ͘ /Ĩ ǇŽƵ ĂƌĞ experiencing back pain, neck pain or other joint or muscle injuries, our clinic is open for osteopathy, dry needling and ƌĞŵĞĚŝĂů ŵĂƐƐĂŐĞ Ɛŝǆ ĚĂǇƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ͘ ππςο λλμπ͘

Is it time to raise the bar for your health and happiness? ƌĞ ǇŽƵ ĂǁĂƌĞ ƚŚĂƚ ĨŽƌ Ă ǀĞƌǇ ƐŵĂůů ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ ŝŶ ƟŵĞ ĂŶĚ money, you can access a highly skilled and experienced ;ŽĨ νκ ǇƌƐͿ ǇŽŐĂ ƚĞĂĐŚĞƌ͕ ƐŚŝĂƚƐƵ ƚŚĞƌĂƉŝƐƚ ĂŶĚ ƌĞŵĞĚŝĂů ŵĂƐƐĞƵƐĞ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƵƌƐĞ ŽĨ ǇŽƵƌ ůŝĨĞ͘ The desire to be free of the symptoms of stress, back pain, insomnia, anxiety, peri and post menopause are your catalyst to get out the door and down to the warm, ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ĂŶĚ ƚƌĂŶƋƵŝů ƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚƐ ŽĨ DƵůůƵŵďŝŵďǇ͛Ɛ ŝĐŽŶŝĐ zĞůůŽǁ ŚƵƌĐŚ ƚŽ ƐĞĞ ŝĂŶĂ͘ ůĂƐƐĞƐ DŽŶʹ&ƌŝ ĨŽƌ Ăůů ůĞǀĞůƐ͘ ^ŚŝĂƚƐƵ Θ ZĞŵĞĚŝĂů DĂƐƐĂŐĞ ΧρκͬŚƌ ďǇ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚ͘ σ DǇŽĐƵŵ ^ƚ͕ DƵůůƵŵďŝŵďǇ͘ ͗ ĚŝĂŶĂĞǁŝŶŐΛďŝŐƉŽŶĚ͘ĐŽŵ D κξκρ ξοο μλμ ǁǁǁ͘ǇĞůůŽǁĐŚƵƌĐŚǇŽŐĂ͘ĐŽŵ

Women’s self-defence course ǇƌŽŶ ĂǇ ,ĂƉŬŝĚŽ ŝƐ ŽīĞƌŝŶŐ ĂŶ ςͲǁĞĞŬ tŽŵĞŶ͛Ɛ ^ĞůĨͲ ĞĨĞŶĐĞ ŽƵƌƐĞ ƐƚĂƌŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƵŐƵƐƚ͘ ͚,ĂƉŬŝĚŽ ŝƐ ĂŶ ĞīĞĐƟǀĞ ƐĞůĨͲĚĞĨĞŶĐĞ ƐǇƐƚĞŵ ƚŚĂƚ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ůĞĂƌŶƚ ďǇ ĞǀĞƌǇŽŶĞ ŶŽ ŵĂƩĞƌ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƐŝǌĞ͕ ĂŐĞ Žƌ ĮƚŶĞƐƐ ůĞǀĞů͕͛ ƐĂǇƐ ůŝ ƵƩŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ǇƌŽŶ ĂǇ ,ĂƉŬŝĚŽ ^ĐŚŽŽů͘

Chi Kung Flow /Ŷ ŽƵƌ ďƵƐǇ ǁŽƌůĚ ǁĞ ĐĂŶ ŽŌĞŶ ĨĞĞů ĨƌĂĐƚƵƌĞĚ͕ ƚĞŶƐĞ͕ ŝƐŽůĂƚĞĚ Žƌ ƵŶŚĂƉƉǇ͘ >ŽŶŐͲƚĞƌŵ ƐƚƌĞƐƐ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŵĂũŽƌ ĐĂƵƐĞ ŽĨ ŝůů ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĂŶĚ ĐĂŶ ůĞĂĚ ƚŽ ĚŝƐĞĂƐĞ͘ ,ŽǁĞǀĞƌ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ ĂƌĞ ƐŽŵĞ ƐŝŵƉůĞ͕ ƉŽǁĞƌĨƵů ĂŶĚ ĞƐƐĞŶƟĂů ƚŽŽůƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞƐ ƚŽ ďƌŝŶŐ ƵƐ ďĂĐŬ ŝŶƚŽ ŚĞĂůƚŚ͕ ďĂůĂŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƌŵŽŶǇ͘ DŽŶĚĂǇ Θ dŚƵƌƐĚĂǇ Ăƚ zŽŐĂ WĞĂĐĞ ρ͘νκʹς͘νκĂŵ Tuesday & Saturday outdoor class by pre-booking ŽŶƚĂĐƚ 'ƌĂĐĞ 'ĞŝŐĞƌ ʹ κξκς λσο λορ ͬ ǁǁǁ͘ ĞƐƐĞŶƟĂůƐĞůĬĞĂůŝŶŐ͘ĐŽŵ͘

• Medical Chi Kung classes • Reﬂexology (foot and hand) • Rebalancing bodywork • Group and individual sessions

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Women’s

SELF-DEFENCE COURSE

>ĞĂƌŶ ƚŽ ƚĞĂĐŚ ǇŽƵƌ ƉĂƐƐŝŽŶ͕ Žƌ ƐŝŵƉůǇ ĚĞĞƉĞŶ ǇŽƵƌ ŽǁŶ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĂŶĐŝĞŶƚ ƐĐŝĞŶĐĞ ƚŚĂƚ ŝƐ ǇŽŐĂ͘ EŽǁ ŝŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƐŝǆƚŚ ĐŽŶƐĞĐƵƟǀĞ ǇĞĂƌ͕ ƚŚĞƐĞ ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐƐ are taught with integrity and heart, with small group ŶƵŵďĞƌƐ͘ KK< EKt ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƌĂƌĞůǇ ŽīĞƌĞĚ KŶĞ DŽŶƚŚ /ŶƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ŽƉƟŽŶ͕ ξʹμσ :ĂŶ Ăƚ >ĞŶŶŽǆ ,ĞĂĚ͘ WĂƌƚ dŝŵĞ ;ŽŶĞ ĚĂǇ Ă ǁĞĞŬͿ >ĞǀĞů λ ďĞŐŝŶƐ ŶĞǆƚ DĂƌĐŚ ŝŶ ^ƵīŽůŬ WĂƌŬ͕ >ĞǀĞů μ /ŶƚĞŶƐŝǀĞƐ ďĞŐŝŶ Ɖƌŝů͕ ƌŝƐďĂŶĞ͕ ƌƵŶ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚƌĞĞ μͲǁĞĞŬ ŵŽĚƵůĞƐ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ƐĐŚŽŽů ŚŽůŝĚĂǇƐ͘

Byron Bay Hapkido is offering an 8-week Women’s Self-Defence Course staring on 8 August. The course will cost $175 and will be run at St Finbarr’s Primary School on Saturday mornings 9.30–11am.

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Chi Kung Flow

tŽƵůĚ ǇŽƵ ůŝŬĞ ƚŽ ďƌŝŶŐ ŵŽƌĞ ĐĂůŵ͕ ďĂůĂŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ǀŝƚĂůŝƚǇ into your daily life?

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dĞĂĐŚĞƌ dƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ʹ tĞĞŬůǇ ůĂƐƐĞƐ ʹ 'ŽŶŐ ǀĞŶŝŶŐƐ DĂŚĂŶƌĂũ zŽŐĂ ^ƚƵĚŝŽ ŝŶ KĐĞĂŶ ^ŚŽƌĞƐ ŽīĞƌƐ <ƵŶĚĂůŝŶŝ ǇŽŐĂ ĐůĂƐƐĞƐ͘ ĂǇ ĐůĂƐƐĞƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ƉŽƐƚƵƌĞ͕ ďƌĞĂƚŚ͕ ĐŚĂŶƟŶŐ͕ ŵĞĚŝƚĂƟŽŶ͕ ĂŶĚ ƌĞůĂǆĂƟŽŶ͘ ĂĐŚ ĐůĂƐƐ ĮŶŝƐŚĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂůŝŶŐ ǀŝďƌĂƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ Ă 'KE' d,͘ >Ğƚ DĂŚĂŶƌĂũ ƚĂŬĞ ǇŽƵ ŽŶ Ă ũŽƵƌŶĞǇ͘ ĞĐŽŵĞ Ă <ƵŶĚĂůŝŶŝ ǇŽŐĂ ƚĞĂĐŚĞƌ ʹ ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐƐ ŚĞůĚ ůŽĐĂůůǇ͘ &ƵƌƚŚĞƌ ĚĞƚĂŝůƐ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ ŬƵŶĚĂůŝŶŝǇŽŐĂƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ͘ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ DĂŚĂŶƌĂũ ŽŶ κξλξ νοο ρλο ͬ ŵĂŚĂŶƌĂũΛŵĞ͘ĐŽŵ ĨŽƌ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ĚĞƚĂŝůƐ͘ DĂŚĂŶƌĂũ zŽŐĂ ^ƚƵĚŝŽ͘ ρ 'ŽŽůĂƌĂ ŽƵƌƚ͕ KĐĞĂŶ ^ŚŽƌĞƐ ǁǁǁ͘ŵĂŚĂŶƌĂũ͘ĐŽŵ ŽŽŬŝŶŐƐ ĞƐƐĞŶƟĂů ʹ ǁŽŽůůĞŶ ŵĂƚƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚ͘

^ƵŶůŝŐŚƚ ,ĞĂůŝŶŐ ĂůƐŽ ŽīĞƌƐ Ă ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ĂŶĚ ŝŶŶŽǀĂƟǀĞ ǁĞůůŶĞƐƐ ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ĞĂƌ ĐĂŶĚůŝŶŐ͕ /ŶĚŝĂŶ ŚĞĂĚ ŵĂƐƐĂŐĞ͕ ƚŚĞ WŽƐƚƵƌĞ WŽůĞ ĂŶĚ ƌĂƌĞ ĐƌǇƐƚĂůƐ͘

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W R I T E R S F E S T I VA L Join in the sheer delight of a writers festival Have you always wanted to attend a writers’ festival but never given yourself the time? Well, don’t deprive yourself the sheer delight and inspiration any longer. Please join us at 2015 Byron Bay Writers Festival. BBWF is so much more than writers reading excerpts. Each day dishes out big ideas, debate and knowledge. About history and politics, music and surfing, social trends and climate change. BBWF is all about creativity, connectivity, nurture, nature and culture – and fun! My greatest thrill after nearly 20 years of involvement in BBWF is to meet first time attendees in the coffee queue, waxing lyrical about a session they have just enjoyed or a writer they have just met.

fessional team led by Festival Director, Edwina Johnson. Right now we are on track for our biggest year ever and ticket sales are the strongest in our history. If you haven’t already bought a ticket, please don’t wait; we’re expecting a total asell-out. Finally, to this community, thank you for embracing the Festival and for celebrating the literary talents of those whose words, thoughts, stories and passions enrich our lives. Many writers tell Festival founder and chair Chris Hanley, left, and festival director Edwina Johnson. Photo Jeff Dawson us this is their favourite Festival because of the energy and enthusiasm that perWhat sets our Festival apart is the Community events like ours only vades every marquee. Let’s come together to share stories, ability to move freely between mar- happen because of this region’s passion inspirations and another glorious winter quees, sampling as many sessions as you and commitment to volunteerism. like each day. You can spend three days I would like to thank our entire Fes- weekend at Byron Bay Writers Festival. drifting from session to session listening tival community made up of more than CHRIS HANLEY, FOUNDER AND CHAIR, to intimate conversations between writ- 200 volunteers, 65 sponsor partners and BYRON BAY WRITERS FESTIVAL ers and thinkers from all over the world. our own fabulous and committed pro-

Welcome to Australia’s largest regional literary event It’s Festival time! More than 140 writers and thinkers are gathering in Byron Bay this week for Australia’s largest regional literary event. Together, they will deliver a stimulating program comprising 160 sessions and events over a jam-packed week. Guest politicians, novelists, historians, journalists, biographers, poets, memoirists, comedians and songwriters will challenge, entertain and share their inspirations and insights. The Festival offers you a chance to catch up with some of your favourite writers and discover new voices in our inaugural one-on-one sessions ‘30 Minutes with...’ including Stella Prize winner Emily Bitto, Miles Franklin winner Sofie Laguna, Man Asian Literary Prize winner Miguel Syjuco, New York Times bestseller Liane Moriarty, celebrated artist Joshua Yeldham, plus master of psy-

chological thrillers Michael Robotham and Noah Rosenberg of Narratively, a platform for untold stories. In an Australian exclusive, BBWF is proud to present Nigerian writer Chigozie Obioma whose startling debut novel The Fishermen has received plaudits from across the literary world and has been long-listed for The Booker Prize. Mexican-based American Jennifer Clement whose compelling novel Prayers for the Stolen was shortlisted for this year’s PEN Faulkner Award for Fiction will also debut. Jennifer Byrne from ABC TV The Book Club will join us to interview both of these international writers. And did you know that British-Pakistani political commentator Tariq Ali was the inspiration behind The Rolling Stones Street Fighting Man? We are delighted to be welcoming him to the Festival this year.

BBWF Board member Russell Eldridge will launch his novel Harry Mac at the Festival. Set against a fascinating period of South African politics, it is a coming-of-age story full of heart, soul and hope. Beloved Byron personality, journalist and Holocaust survivor, Vera Wasowski will also launch her extraordinary biography. Do come and

celebrate these two much-loved local personalities. We invite you to join us at the Festival to examine the world as it is and imagine how it might be – especially here in the Northern Rivers. EDWINA JOHNSON, FESTIVAL DIRECTOR BYRON BAY WRITERS FESTIVAL

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Byron Bay Writers Festival is delighted to congratulate Chigozie Obioma, whose brilliant debut, The Fishermen, has been longlisted for the 2015 Man Booker Prize. The novel, published by Scribe in Australia in March, has been garnering rave reviews from around the world. Obioma, born in Akure, Nigeria, and now living in America, has emerged as one of the best new voices of modern African literature, echoing its older generation’s masterful storytelling with a contemporary fearlessness and purpose. Festival director Edwina Johnson says: ‘We are thrilled for Chigozie and are beyond delighted he will be making his Australian debut in an exclusive visit to BBWF. The Fishermen is a heartbreaking tale of four brothers and transported me to the banks of the Omi-Ala River.’ Told from the point of view of nine-year-old Ben-

jamin, the youngest of four brothers, The Fishermen is the Cain and Abel- esque story of an unforgettable childhood in 1990s Nigeria. When their father has to travel to a distant city for work, the brothers take advantage of his extended absence to skip school and go fishing. At the forbidden nearby river, they encounter a madman who predicts that one of the brothers will kill another. What happens next is an almost mythic event whose impact – both tragic and redemptive – will transcend the lives and imaginations of both its characters and its readers. Eleanor Catton, Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Luminaries describes The Fisherman as a truly, magnificent debut: ‘Awesome in the true sense of the word: crackling with life, freighted with death, vertiginous both in its style and in the elemental power of its

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story. Few novels deserve to be called “mythic”, but Chigozie Obioma’s The Fishermen is certainly one of them.’ Chigozie Obioma will be visiting Australia for the Byron Bay Writers Festival. See and extract from The Fishermen on page 3.

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The time that Father left for Yola

e were fishermen: My brothers and I became fishermen in January of 1996 after our father moved out of Akure, a town in the west of Nigeria, where we had lived together all our lives. His employer, the Central Bank of Nigeria, had transferred him to a branch of the bank in Yola â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a town in the north that was a camel distance of more than one thousand kilometres away â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in the first week of November of the previous year. I remember the night Father returned home with his transfer letter; it was on a Friday. From that Friday through that Saturday, Father and Mother held whispering consultations like shrine priests. By Sunday morning, Mother emerged a different being. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d acquired the gait of a wet mouse, averting her eyes as she went about the house. She did not go to church that day, but stayed home and washed and ironed a stack of Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothes, wearing an impenetrable gloom on

her face. Neither of them said a word to my brothers and me, and we did not ask. My brothers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ikenna, Boja, Obembe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I had come to understand that when the two ventricles of our home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our father and our mother â&#x20AC;&#x201C; held silence as the ventricles of the heart retain blood, we could flood the house if we poked them. So, at times like these, we avoided the television in the eight-columned shelf in our sitting room. We sat in our rooms, studying or feigning to study, anxious but not asking questions. While there, we stuck out our antennae to gather whatever we could of the situation. By nightfall on Sunday, crumbs of information began to fall from Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soliloquy like tots of feathers from a richly-plumed bird: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What kind of job takes a man away from bringing up his growing sons? Even if I were born with seven hands, how would I be able to care for these children alone?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Although these feverish questions were directed to

no one in particular, they were certainly intended for Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ears. He was seated alone on a lounge chair in the sitting room, his face veiled with a copy of his favourite newspaper, the Guardian, half reading and half listening to Mother. And although he heard everything she said, Father always turned deaf ears to words not directly addressed to him, the kind he often referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cowardly words.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He would simply read on, sometimes breaking off to loudly rebuke or applaud something heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d seen in the newspaper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If there is any justice in this world, Abacha should soon be mourned by his witch of a wife.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wow, Fela is a god! Good gracious!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Reuben Abati should be sacked!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; anything just to create the impression that Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lamentations were futile; whimpers to which no one was paying attention. Before we slept that night, Ikenna, who was nearly fifteen and on whom we relied for the interpretation of most things, had suggested

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Father was being transferred. Boja, a year his junior, who would have felt unwise if he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear to have any idea about the situation, had said it must be that Father was travelling abroad to a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Western worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; just as we often feared he someday would. Obembe who, at eleven, was two years my senior, did not have an opinion. Me neither. But we did not have to wait much longer. The answer came the following morning when Father suddenly appeared in the room I shared with Obembe. He was dressed in a brown T-shirt. He placed his spectacles on the table, a gesture requesting our attention. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will start living in Yola from today onwards, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want you boys to give your mother any troubles.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; His face contorted when he said this, the way it did whenever he wanted to drive the hounds of fear into us. He spoke slowly, his voice deeper and louder, every word tacked nine-inches

deep into the beams of ourr minds. So that, if we went ahead and disobeyed, he would make us conjure the exact moment he gave us the instruction in its complete detail with the simple phrase â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I told you.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Two locals to launch books at writers festival

Two much-loved Byron locals, Russell Eldridge and Vera Wasowski, launch their books at Byron Bay Writers Festival, giving them a wonderful opportunity to discuss their work and connect with readers. Festival director Edwina Johnson says book launches are one of her favourite Festival activities: ‘Being

able to provide a platform for authors to launch their stories and mark what has often been years of creative endeavour is integral to any festival,’ she says. Founding member of BBWF, Russell Eldridge will launch his debut novel Harry Mac at 3pm on Saturday August 8 at the Launchpad. Harry Mac

is set against a fascinating period of South African politics and is a comingof-age story full of heart, soul and hope in the tradition of Jasper Jones and To Kill a Mockingbird. See an extraxt on next page. Eldridge is a wellknown, and much admired figure in the northern rivers, both as a newspaper editor and actor in local productions. ‘It’s such a great feeling to launch my debut work at the festival that has enriched the cultural life of the region for nearly two decades. There are many other local writers who have been inspired by the Byron Bay Writers Festival and the organisation behind it, the Northern Rivers Writers’ Centre,’ says Eldridge. Festival founder and chair, Chris Hanley, says: ‘I couldn’t be more delighted that Russell is launching his first novel at a festival he has helped shape; without his considerable talent and

guidance BBWF wouldn’t be the Festival it is today. ‘That Harry Mac is such a fascinating and brilliant read is an added bonus.’ Acclaimed biographer Robert Hillman spent four years working on Vera: My Story, the memoir of Byron Bay personality Vera Wasowski. In Vera: My Story Hillman has captured the fierce and passionate life of an amazing Australian. It is a story of courage, unconventionality and lust for life and will be launched by Kerry O’Brien on Festival Friday, August 7 at 3pm at the Launchpad. ‘Vera was wild, exotic and utterly outrageous when I met her as a young journalist in Melbourne. When you’ve survived both Hitler and Stalin there’s not a lot to hold you back. She has a great story to tell,’ says O’Brien.

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hen Dad got tense he smelt like a rhino, a big suffocating smell you wanted to get away from. And when Haas Cockroft asked him to help assassinate the prime minister, you could smell rhino all the way down the corridor of our house. I’ll tell you later how I know what a rhino smells like, but mostly you need to know what happened about Haas’s plan, because it changed everything. I can’t help feeling the lane where we lived had something to do with it all. As though these families had been put there for a reason, a sort of test, and so what one person did became all our business, like Karel de Wet’s sad smile and shake of the head if Dad mowed the lawn on Sunday. At the same time, the lane felt thick with secrets, and it was so still, like everyone was holding their breath a lot of the time. It was worst in summer, when the gardens and lilli pilli hedges and jacarandas hummed. The lane was at the edge of town, curving down to a wall of khaki grass, dull green thorn trees and a locked gate. Beyond the gate a red dirt path sneaked into the trees, leading to the spruit which flowed along the bottom of the valley. On the town side, the lane joined the big road, which belonged to somewhere else; noisier, the light harsher.

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When you came home from the big road, the lane closed around you like a sofa. The corner house, the spookhuis, was where Mr van Deventer put plastic bags over the heads of Gillian and her little brother, whose name I never knew, before shooting Mrs van Deventer and then himself. It had happened a while before and the For Sale sign was starting to fade and the agent hadn’t mowed all summer. The little bottles of coloured water with feathers in them to keep out the natives were still there, tied to the gate post, and nearly every time I walked past (it was better if I rode my bike because it was over quickly, even though it hurt my bad leg to pedal fast) I thought the same thing: how can a whole family be there one day – Gillian riding home from school on her old black bicycle, not looking at anyone – and the next day just not be there? Not moved to Durban or Joburg; just not there. Not anywhere. So when I walked past I couldn’t look in case maybe they hadn’t completely gone away. I didn’t tell anyone this, not even Millie, who was trying to hold me to a promise for a midnight visit to the spookhuis. Anyway we didn’t talk much about it in the lane because the spookhuis’s front door faced away from us towards the big road. That’s what it was like in

the lane. We were all jammed in there but you didn’t have to see things if you didn’t want to. But I couldn’t avoid what Haas said to my father that night. I overheard them because I was fetching Laika, who’d jumped off the bed at the sound of raised voices. She stopped growling when she recognised Haas and started scooting her bum along the corridor towards the light from the lounge. Haas had been drinking and he spoke in a careful, thick way. Dad wasn’t saying anything but I could smell rhino, so I grabbed Laika in the dark and started back to my bedroom. Then Haas’s voice took on a new tone I’d never heard from him, sort of pushy, so I stopped and listened.

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Jim’s unique take on his family The Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Laguna (Allen & Unwin, $29.99) Review by Rosemarie Milsom

It is a brave writer who crafts a narrative from a child’s perspective and there have been a couple of stunning successes in recent years, including Emma Donoghue’s Room. This year’s Miles Franklin Literary Prize winner Sofie Laguna has created another. The Eye of the Sheep is Laguna’s second novel for adults and it centres on the Flick family, which is headed up by Gavin, a troubled figure who dominates the household with his mood swings and violent temper. Jim, the younger of the couple’s two sons, draws the reader into the dynamics of his family through a maze of disordered but perceptive thoughts. His behaviour is unpredictable and disruptive, though his condition is never named: it doesn’t need to be. Tim Ferguson (2014)

His beloved mother Paula is his patient and selfless protector. She is a cook at a local nursing home who idolises Doris Day and struggles with chronic asthma. Her stoicism and selflessness means she is vulnerable like Jim and they form a devoted alliance. Jim’s erratic and testing behaviour creates ongoing tension in the home. He is obsessed with the mechanics of appliances – at one point becoming dangerously excited when his father starts the lawn mower – and is plagued by dread when he overhears the loud thumps and his mother’s pleas late at night. He climbs into older brother Robby’s bed and desperately counts sheep, just like his mother taught him, in a futile effort to quell his fear. Jim’s observations provide the right amount of detail to enable the reader to piece together the fragile jigsaw that is the Flick family. There is violence, crime, addiction, and death. It is Jim’s unique, often poetic way of describing his world that injects beauty and innocence into the bleak milieu: ‘‘We

ran through the shallows, kicking at the foam and watching it charge upwards. The birds spectated (spectated) without movement, as if they were the audience and we were the show.’ Through Laguna’s skillful command of the tension, we become emotionally tied to Jim as a handful of years pass and the household tension implodes. There is an inevitability to the drama’s devastating peak, but it is no less shocking and sad. This is one reason to have a child narrate the novel: to connect us with a mind of which we are not completely certain, so that we need to decode the voice and the story it tells. Laguna has created a dense and multi-layered language for Jim that helps the reader engage with his inner world. His syntactical tics may irritate some, but Laguna has been careful to maintain momentum and the reader can’t help but become immersed in his struggle to find connection. The Eye of the Sheep is truthful and beautiful. A worthy prizewinner.

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Located in the highly desired Byron Bay hinterland, this 14.8 hectare property offers privacy and seclusion. The land hosts 800 macadamia trees and has 2 hectares of cabinet timbers. There is ample water with town connection, a beautiful creek and a dam. The property is a great hobby farm opportunity. There is an attractive 4 bed brick home with a well-appointed kitchen and dining area. The family lounge room has a fireplace to keep you cosy on the cooler nights and A/C for the warmer days. Entertainers will love the covered outdoor living area with a wood fire. The gardens are picture perfect and complement the surroundings and there is plenty of space to add a pool or an extension. A large 3 bay shed, garage and carport complete this fabulous acreage. Located minutes to the village of Dunoon, 20 minutes to Lismore, and Byron Bay is only a 40 minute drive. Address: 1709 Dunoon Road, Dunoon Open: Thursday and Saturday 1.00 – 1.30pm Details: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 3 car spaces. Interest Over $499,000 Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 First National Byron Bay

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3c Rifle Range Road, Bangalow. Rarely does the opportunity arise to acquire a large parcel of land in Bangalow Village. The property is located in the very popular Green Frog Lane, however also offers dual access from Rifle Range Road. 1 lot of approx. 2035m² which has been improved by a magnificent old Queenslander. Council approved for two lots of (DA approved for 2 allotments) If not sold then on offer will be:

Proposed lot of approximately 810m² improved by a beautifully renovated 3 bedroom Queenslander with a DA approval for a one bedroom granny flat. If not sold then on offer will be: Proposed lot of approx. 1200m² (vacant land). Auction 25 August 2015. Contact Brian Grant on 0408 899 555 or briang@gnfrealestate.com.au

Beautiful home reduced for immediate sale 34 Bayview Street, Federal. At the end of a short private country lane, a dream lifestyle opportunity can be found in the Byron hinterland. This well-maintained and easycare 5 acres with its jaw-dropping elevated views, its all-white contemporary design, renovated gourmet kitchen, timber floors and its great location 20

minutes from the beach will appeal to many buyers. The owners have asked us to ensure the property is sold promptly. Contact Sonia Jervis on 0409 033 250.

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GST rise on new homes will hurt affordability In the wake of government interest in lifting the rate of GST, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned that lifting the GST on new housing will add tens of thousands of dollars to new home prices, ‘crushing the dream of home ownership for many Australians’. ‘New housing is already weighed down by the burden of tax,’ said HIA executive Graham Wolfe. ‘It is usually seen as an easy cash grab by governments. ‘Adding another five per cent, or more, on top of the price of a new home will put housing out of reach of many people who are trying desperately to get into the market. ‘An increase of five per cent in the GST on a typical house-and-land package in Sydney will increase the cost of a mortgage by around $60,000 over the life of the loan.

‘If an increase in GST is seen as the remedy for government’s collective funding shortfall, then the simple answer is to exclude housing from any future increase. Independent research has demonstrated that the total combined taxes, levies and charges on a new home can be up to 44 per cent of the price of a new house-and-land package in Sydney. ‘GST currently applies to new housing but not existing homes, which is creating a price discrepancy between the two. ‘We need more housing stock to accommodate our growing and ageing population. ‘Lifting the GST on new housing will dampen new housing activity. ‘Increasing the burden on home buyers should be a no-go area for governments if they are really concerned about housing affordability.’

CPI suggests favourable outlook for interest rates According to the Real Estate Institute of Australia, the June 2015 quarter CPI figures confirm the RBA Board’s assessment at its July meeting that inflationary pressures are well contained and are likely to remain so. REIA president Neville Sanders says, ‘this should translate into a sustained period of low interest rates and be good news for home owners’. ‘In the June quarter, the CPI rose by 0.7 per cent and an annual rate of 1.5 per cent. These figures are below the RBA’s target zone of 2–3 per cent and should not put pressure on the interest rate outlook,’ Mr Sanders said. ‘The annual changes for the analytical series of trimmed mean and for the weighted median were 2.2 per cent and 2.4 per cent respectively and compare to the changes for the twelve months to the March quarter 2015 of 2.3 per cent for the trimmed 32 August 5, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

mean and 2.5 per cent for the weighted median,’ Mr Sanders said. The housing group increased by 0.7 per cent for the June quarter and an annual rate of increase of 2.5 per cent. The main increases in the June quarter for the housing group were for new dwelling purchases, which increased by 4.8 per cent. Rents increased by 0.4 per cent for the quarter and 1.9 per cent for the year. ‘The impact of increased investor activity in the housing sector is flowing through to lower increases in rents. The increase in the past twelve months in Sydney at 2.5 per cent was the lowest yearly increase since the September quarter of 2006,’ Mr Sanders added. ‘With inflation under control, combined with a slowdown in housing finance, it’s reasonable to expect that the RBA Board will not be increasing interest rates in the medium term, providing a stable outlook for home buyers,’ Mr Sanders concluded. Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

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Rare land offer for home or development Dear Readers

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A rare land offering in the tightly held Cape Vista Drive at Ewingsdale which has been owned by a family for 15 years, and is now being placed on the market for sale, by private treaty. The large near level block of 1.47ha or 3½ acres has excellent development potential and Cape Byron views according to the agent Chris Towers, who also said that the owners are realistic and he is expecting offers around $1 million for the prized block. Mr Towers said that the 1.47ha site is zoned R5 large lot residential under the Byron Shire LEP and is reticulated to town water and would suit further subdivision or alternatively offer the purchaser an amazing opportunity to build a trophy home on a beautiful tree-lined block among other quality homes. ‘This often-sought rarely found land opportunity presents many options for outside the box type developers with potential for a retreat centre or retirement living development subject to Council approval’, said Mr Francis. This site has a serene feel away from the hustle and bustle yet it is only minutes’ drive to the Byron Bay CBD or freeway. The land is for sale now with a deadline for offer of 10th September 2015. Interested parties can contact Chris Towers or James Francis at DJ Stringer Property Services Coolangatta to obtain the information memorandum.

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Stylish Tyagarah Residence

Belmura – Palatial homestead

This stylish, modern home has been designed and built with quality as the principal foundation. As you drive in the gated entrance through the landscaped private gardens you arrive at this stunning home. As you enter through the front door a large window frames the beautiful pool and outdoor entertaining areas. Timber decks and private retreat areas abound in the outdoor tropical gardens. Timber floors flow through the living and bedroom areas. The master wing has a very large bedroom, en-suite and hand designed built-in robes. The room opens out onto a private elevated deck overlooking the pool and gardens. Privacy is assured from the rest of the bedrooms. A further 3 very spacious room as well as a child nursery or office space also features. The kitchen is fully equipped and flows into the living and outdoor entertaining areas. The property has been tenderly maintained and the detailed attention to everything in the home stands out. The gardens and rock walls wind over the land with amazing tropical plants and bird life. The home has to be inspected to fully appreciate the appeal and relaxed comfortable style it offers. Some additional features include, Solar hot water, Intercom at entrance gates, rainwater tank, irrigation, garden lighting, ride on mower, approved studio, outdoor cabanas and shower. The house is being sold fully furnished with the highest quality furnishings and appliances. Open: Inspection by appointment only Price: Price Guide $1,450 ,000 – $1,650,000 Currently being rented for $1,200 per week. Enquiries: Gail Fuller 0418 441 675 or Scot Fuller 0410 1 911 557 Byron Coastal Real Estate.

Only 5 km north from the quaint village of Alstonville you will discover this magnificent palatial, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, architect designed quality built timber home on a spectacular 4.67 hectare private estate. After entering via a fully sealed drive, you will feel the immediate sense of privacy, with much of the acreage being surrounded by natural bushland and bordered by the majestic Maguires and Willowbank Creeks. The stunning main house enjoys high ceilings, creating a lovely sense of space throughout, while the use of large timber and glass windows and doors, flood the living areas and sumptuous open plan kitchen with natural light. The wrap-around timber lined verandahs on three sides of the home capture the panoramic views, where you can watch the abundance of wildlife on the property. As you ascend to the upper level you will discover the gorgeous air conditioned main bedroom with ensuite and private balcony, together with 3 further bedrooms, serviced by a large main bathroom. Downstairs there is a generous bedroom, bathroom, laundry and wine cellar. The lock up garage has room for 3 cars with additional spaces available for parking outside and there is ample water storage with a 150,000L tank. You will also love the completely separate, self-contained studio, attached via a walkway to the main home, with kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and laundry, a wonderful additional facility for family and friends. In addition there is a 12m x 9m (3 bay) shed, fully fitted out with kitchen and bathroom, 3-phase power, a separate 50,0000L water tank and is currently independently let. Address: 74 Willowbank Drive, Alstonville Price: Interest from$1,845,000 Details: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car spaces, 11.5 acres Enquiries: Gary Walsh on 0412 880 744 or Sam Tancred on 0410 746 956 Scott Harvey Real Estate

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The coming of war to Mogadishu

1990. I hear the shelling, a number of terrific explosions, but I don’t immediately know what I’m hearing. And then I do. I don’t make myself believe that I’m listening to thunder, or some sort of industrial accident. No, this is what everybody in Mogadishu has been waiting for,

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ask me? How should I know?’ My heart is banging inside my chest like some creature that is struggling to break out. Jamila can see the terror in my eyes. I don’t say another word. My schoolbag is packed. I am ready to go down to the main street and catch a lift to school with a man who knows my father. Out on Wadijir Jaale Siyaad Street people are milling about, hoping to pick up gossip, rumours. All wear anxious expressions. The vehicle hurtles through the streets in the Mogadishu fashion, for I must tell you that in our city all driving is a matter of inspiration. You see an opening, you take it. Even if you don’t see an opening, you try to make one. And if the reader will pardon me, I will take this opportunity to leap ahead for a moment. In the city in which I now live – that is, Melbourne – I have accustomed myself to obeying all

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the road rules, hundreds of them, that apply here. But every so often I am compelled to take a taxi, and it has happened once or twice that I have found myself in the cab of a brother from Somalia. From the back seat, with my wife and a child or two to safeguard, I sit in terror as the driver roars along Nicholson Street, leaving maybe a centimetre between his panels and those of the cars around him. I want to cry out: ‘Brother, I did not survive a war to die with my family in this lawabiding land! For God’s sake, slow down!’ And if I did cry out? The driver would smile and call back to me: ‘My friend, listen to me when I tell you to relax. You are in the hands of a genius.’ Now, back in Mogadishu, in the hurtling utility, all of us are swaying in our efforts to keep our balance, which we do, expertly. We round a corner and without warning the

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driver brakes to a halt. A small crowd has gathered here outside the mansion of a general who recently changed his allegiance from Barre to another soldier-politician by the name of Aidid, of the Hawiye tribe. The iron gates of the general’s mansion have been twisted and buckled and the earth all around is torn and pitted and red with blood. I stare down at pools of blood that are turning black in the sun and sickness floods through me. The twilight of anxiety over what might come to pass is swept away and I stand in the harsh dawn light of a new reality. War is now only a few streets from my neighbourhood, and I’m sure it will come closer still. Siad Barre and his army are being hunted in Mogadishu. The city will become a battlefield.

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Journalism and the elusive search for the truth Christina Larmer

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There’s more to good journalism than simply seeking the truth. ‘The best reporting also demands a certain fearlessness and dogged determination to uncover corruption, hold governments accountable and take on global Goliaths. This year’s Byron Bay Writers Festival features some of Australia’s finest frontline journalists who are doing just that,’ says festival director Edwina Johnson. Leading the charge are two of the boldest journalists working in the industry today, Kate McClymont of The Sydney Morning Herald and ABC’s Sally Sara. Both women will be headlining Jail for Journalism: Truth-Telling and the First Casualties of War on Saturday 8 August. Joining them will be Foreign Editor of The Australian Greg Sheridan, with media expert Christopher Warren as chair. A popular panelist in 2014, McClymont is a five-time winner of journalism’s prestigious Walkley Award, including the Gold Walkley for her coverage of the Bulldogs salary cap rorts.

She was named 2012 NSW Journalist of the Year for her investigations into the Health Services Union and the business activities of former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid. Sally Sara has reported from more than 30 countries, including Afghanistan and Iraq, is a six-time Walkley finalist and won the United Nations Media Peace Award. McClymont will also appear in the Saturday session Making Our Own News featuring George Megalogenis, Marc Fennell and Erik Jensen, chaired by award-winning ABC Radio National broadcaster Paul Barclay. Megalogenis is an acclaimed journalist, political commentator and author of The Australian Moment, which won the Walkley Book Award and Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Non-Fiction in 2013. Fennell is also an author and host of SBS’s current affairs show The Feed, while Jensen is an author and editor of The Saturday Paper. Another Saturday session ripe for truth-seekers is Human Stories: Boldly Told featuring Noah Rosenberg in conversation with Jacqui Park.

Rosenberg is the founder of Narratively, an award-winning online platform devoted to authentic human stories. Park is a journalist, creative director of Storyology and CEO of the Walkley Foundation for Journalism. A must-see on Sunday August 9 is David v Goliath: The Power of the Journalist, when McClymont is joined by two ground-breaking journalists, Caro Meldrum-Hanna and Hedley Thomas. Meldrum-Hanna is a Walkley-winning investigative reporter with ABC TV’s Four Corners, while Thomas, The Australian’s national chief correspondent, has won numerous awards for his investigations into contentious topics like Mohamed Haneef and surgeon Dr Jayant Patel. ‘The Festival is fast approaching and tickets are selling fast. Book and collect your tickets now to avoid disappointment,’ recommends Johnson. ‘Some workshops and Feature Events have already sold out and more will do so this week.’ For all Festival tickets go to www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.

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In preparation for the Byron Bay Writers Festival this year we’ve been talking with Sarah Armstrong about her recently published novel and life as a writer in the Byron shire.

Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Laguna. This just won the Miles Franklin award and the award is utterly well deserved (I was also rooting for Sonya Hartnett’s Golden Boys). The story is told in the voice of a young boy, who may be somewhere on the autism spectrum, although this is never spelt out. This story is delicate and tender and finely observed. It’s a sad story in many ways but somehow not bleak; she so beautifully conveys the boy’s resilience and hope.

Completing a novel is no small achievement, who or what helped you get through the journey of writing your latest His Other House? Well it has to be said that it took quite some time to write His Other House – about ten years in fact. That’s because a lot happened that rather got in the way of writing. I got divorced, bought a house, met Alan, starting trying for a baby, ending up doing IVF, had two miscarriages, then had a baby (Amelia) who is now five years old. There were times when I accepted that I wouldn’t get much writing done. Having many demands on my time really did help me write more efficiently. Having a writer as a partner certainly helps; he’s supportive practically and emotionally, and we can chat about questions of plot or character development while doing the dishes. What are three key ingredients to your perfect writing space? A vaguely ergonomic set-up, reasonable quiet, and natural light.

What do you love about libraries? The riches! A shelf full of books holds so many stories I might read and represents thousands of hours of work. How has living in the Byron Shire affected your writing? Living surrounded by nature and such beauty makes me happy which has to be good for my writing. And the landscape has fairly self evidently found its way into my writing; my two books, Salt Rain and His Other House are set here, as is the next one which I have almost finished. I love this landscape; it’s dramatic, and in your face, and I enjoy bringing that to my novels.

So that self-doubt you speak of would seem to be acquired. Perhaps a psychologist is better placed to say where it arises. All I know is how I manage it. I accept that it’s part of the creative process, and just keep writing. I’d also say that from what I can see, beginning writers suffer more from doubt than more experienced writers. I’ve seen doubt stop some very talented beginning writers in their tracks. What helps counter that doubt? Experience and trusting the process. I now know that my first drafts will be rough and that the characters will be a bit thin. And I know that I can fix all that up over the course of many drafts. Are you an early-bird-catches-the-worm writer or a late-night-glass-of-whisky writer, or somewhere in between? I’m a morning person and used to love nothing more than getting up and writing at 5am. Now, with a five-yearold, that’s a little harder. I start writing as soon as I get back from dropping her at preschool and write until pick-up time. I can’t write in the evening. My brain shuts down.

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Kids Big Day Out set to delight The exceptional line-up, designed to capture the imagination of children aged between six and twelve, includes one of Australia’s best-loved children’s authors, Jackie French, current Australian Children’s Laureate.

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Children’s author and Festival board member Jesse Blackadder says Kids Big Day Out is a wonderful opportunity for young readers to meet their literary heroes in person: ‘This popular part of the program features the biggest line-up of children’s authors to date with even more live interactive performances for the whole family than ever before.

Kids Big Day Out returns in 2015 with each author enchanting the audience for 30 minutes. Kids also have the chance to line up and meet the authors at the book signing afterwards. Festival director Edwina Johnson says: ‘I have a great passion for children’s literacy. It’s so important to encourage a child’s enthusiasm for books and to build a life-long love of reading.’ Kids Big Day Out is being held on Sunday August 9 and children (who must be accompanied by an adult at all times) can attend with a special discounted Youth Pass. For more Festival information or to purchase tickets, including Youth Passes, visit byronbaywritersfestival.com.

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Ever-popular illustrator Terry Denton and Australian superstar author Andy Griffiths are Byron bound too along with Jacqueline Harvey, Delta Kay, Dave Hartley, Scott Prince and local favourite Samantha Turnbull.

‘With much-loved writers such as Andy Griffiths and Jackie French taking to the stage kids will be absolutely delighted,’ says Blackadder.

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The big issues are back at the Writers Festival

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Former prime minister Julia Gillard.

her memoir My Story – Australia’s top-selling 2014 political biography – Gillard will be in conversation with historian and author Clare Wright, on Saturday August 8. Expect a lively session, laughter and revelations! Fellow Labor Party stalwart and author of The Good Fight Wayne Swan is also in the house, sharing the podium with journalists Kate

Ethicist Peter Singer.

McClymont (The Sydney Morning Herald) and Greg Sheridan (The Australian). This Friday 7 August session will be chaired by Barrie Cassidy, host of the ABC’s Insiders. Wayne Swan will also be in conversation with author and journalist Matthew Condon later that day. Ethics and morality will get an airing on Friday in The Moral of the Story, featuring popular academic and author Peter Singer (The Most Good You Can Do). Joining him on stage is his activist wife and fellow author and educator, Renata Singer. Ethics will no doubt crop up again at Saturday’s session Displaced Persons with Abdi Aden, David Manne and Annie Zaidi. Aden came to Australia from Somalia as a teenage refugee and has just published his memoir Shining: The Story of a Lucky Man. Manne is a human rights lawyer and Executive Director of the Refugee & Immigration Legal Centre. Zaidi is a contributor to Griffith Review’s New Asia Now

Q Byron Bay Writers Festival runs August 7–9. For more festival information and feature event tickets, visit www. byronbaywritersfestival.com.

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Renowned for shining a bright light on some of life’s deepest, darkest, most philosophical issues, Byron Bay Writers Festival is at it again this year with a provocative variety of topics from ethics and immigration to the state of the nation and women in war. ‘We don’t shy away from contention. In fact our authors are ready and primed for lively debates and I am sure this year’s program will entertain, enlighten and engage our audiences irrespective of their political leanings,’ says festival director Edwina Johnson. Boasting a guest list that pairs some of Australia’s most controversial politicians with the world’s foremost thinkers and creative minds, the festival promises to spark big ideas and get conversations flowing. ‘Politics is a pivotal stream in our programming,’ says Johnson. And it doesn’t come much bigger than former Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Following from the success of

edition, editor of the upcoming Unbound: 2000 Years of Indian Women’s Writing and author of a report about evolving situations in Madhya Pradesh in the context of displacement and tribes. Also on Saturday, be sure to catch ABC journalist Sally Sara in Women and War with Clare Wright. Sara has worked as a foreign correspondent in war zones around the world and Wright is the author of The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka, which won the 2014 Stella Prize. Politics returns in force on Sunday August 9 in a variety of sessions including Putting Words in Their Mouth: The Art of Speechwriting with Michael Cooney and Don Watson. Both men served as speechwriters for such political heavyweights as Julia Gillard and Paul Keating. Then it’s Women in the Public Arena featuring former Queensland premier Anna Bligh, author of the memoir Through the Wall. She’ll be joined by journalist and former politician Maxine McKew, author of Class Act. And to round it all out, Wayne Swan returns on Sunday in The Treasurer, the Economist and the Ethicist. The economist is journalist Ross Gittins, who has just published his self-titled memoir, and the ethicist is Clive Hamilton, well-known intellectual and author of best-selling titles including Affluenza and Earthmasters: Playing God With the Climate.

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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

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

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. CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY JULY 13 TO AUGUST 20

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

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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.

Fins has just re-opened after a major renovation

Casual share style food from $8-$26. Also serving snacks, cocktails, wines and craft beer. Located beside Fins. Dinner daily 5pm, lunch Fri- Sun 12-3pm

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.

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.

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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.

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Traditional Thai

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Francisco’s Table is a roaming restaurant popping at different locations around the Byron Shire. The Roaming Restaurant up 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.

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MULLUM MUSIC FEST’S VERY SEXY LINEUP M U L L U M M U S I C F E S T I VA L A N N O U N C E S I T S M O S T

I N T E R N AT I O N A L A N D D I V E R S E L I N E U P Y E T F O R 1 9 –2 2 NOVEMBER , MARKING ITS EIGHTH YE AR OF BRINGING MUSIC TO TH E STR EE TS , HALL S , PU BS AN D CLU BS OF A U S T R A L I A’ S B I G G E S T L I T T L E T O W N . A LO N G W I T H TRINIT Y ROOTS , BEN OT TEWELL , WE T WO THIEVE S , T H E C ALI FO R N IAN H O N E Y D RO P S , AN D HAR RY JA M E S ANGUS IS CANADIAN SINGER /SONGWRITER RON SE XSMITH , WH O IS TOU RIN G AUSTR ALIA WITH HIS BAND FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SIX YEARS. RON IS G E T T I N G R E A D Y T O P L AY H I S S O C K S O F F…

I was googling and discovered you have the same birthday as Elvis… and David Bowie I think too from memory. Did that ever feel auspicious to a burgeoning singer/songwriter? It actually helped when I was trying to make it in music because it made me feel that it was meant to be or something. And that prevented me from packing it in a few times. How has the industry and your approach changed since you started out? Are there things you miss about how it used to be in your early career? Well, the industry has changed a great deal. I got in at the tail end of it… you know, when there were big budgets for records and videos and tour support. It was all money that I couldn’t hope to ever recoup because I never sold many records. So, I guess I miss that even though it was a bit insane with the money they were wasting. I miss being younger, too; I’m not really enjoying getting older at all – at least so far. But my approach to writing and recording hasn’t changed all that much. It’s still all about the song for me.

You are much in demand as a musical collaborator. I’d love to know what it was like singing Marianne with Leonard Cohen. What are the collaborations that have been most memorable or interesting for you?

What are the songs that you have played and thought, damn I wish I’d written that!

write about. I don’t want to be the master of one emotion.

I have a covers channel on YouTube where I’ve posted more than 200 songs, and every one of them I wish I had written.

Do you have a strong intuition for what goes and what stays in the songwriting and recording process?

Singing with Leonard was pretty special and completely unexpected. He was doing a book launch and I was asked to sing a few songs for him. I didn’t know that he was actually going to sing with me.

You have had numerous artists such as Rod Stewart & Michael Bublé cover your work; is it hard to step away from a song you have written and see it reconceived?

Yeah, usually I have a pretty good sense of that. Sometimes it’s hard for me to tell if I’m singing well, but that’s about it.

I also got to sing a few times with my hero, Ray Davies, which was definitely a highlight. I got to jam with Paul McCartney once at his house too, and that was surreal beyond belief. And I guess the most unusual was probably my duet with Engelbert Humperdinck. That was pretty sweet.

Not really; it’s mostly flattering and exciting. When you’re a songwriter that’s the thing you hope will happen. Emmylou Harris recently covered a song of mine, Hard Bargain; it was the title track of her record. I was on cloud nine for weeks because of it.

It’s called Carousel One, and I recorded it with Jim Scott in Valencia, California. It’s a real travelogue of different styles of music that have influenced me over the years. I didn’t intend for that to happen, but I’m glad it did. It’s a very upbeat record, and again that wasn’t intentional.

What are the songs that you have written that have stuck with you through the years?

What is your songwriting process? Do you take your ideas from everyday narratives, or literature, or are you an observer…?

That’s a tough one because I’m usually most excited about the newer material. But I still perform lots from the older records. I always liked Seem to Recall and There’s a Rhythm. One of my favourite albums that I ever made was Retriever – I’m not sure if anyone knows that one in Australia though.

All of the above. I just try to honour whatever idea comes my way even if it seems silly. Some songwriters can only write when they’re messed up or heartbroken. I can’t sit around waiting for that. Most of my heroes could write about the broad spectrum of emotions and so that’s what I try to

Tell me about your latest album?

What should we expect for your show at the Mullum Music Festival? Well, I have a great band with me and so we will be playing songs from my whole catalogue. I’m not sure how long my set is supposed to be but I hope that I’ll get to play a whole bunch of tunes. For more program and ticket information go to www.mullummusicfestival.com.

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SOAP BOX S E E M O R E O F M A N DY O N E C H O N E T DA I LY W W W. E C H O. N E T. A U /S OA P - B OX

DEAR ADAM GOODES,

Sorry about that booing incident the other day. It’s not just that, Adam. I am really sorry about us. We’re an embarrassment. No, we’re worse than that. We’re bullies.

I never watch AFL. In fact I am not interested in football of any code. But I do feel that as a white Australian and on behalf of all us stupid, ignorant bullying racist whities who refuse to acknowledge that we are stupid, or ignorant or bullying or racist – because some of us have ‘black’

friends or a Bill Cosby CD or Ernie Dingo’s autograph – that we owe Adam, and his brothers and sisters, a heartfelt apology for the deeply embedded toxic racism that runs to our marrow. Buried deeper than coal.

It’s why we never wanted to say sorry for the stolen children, for your stolen land and your stolen lives. I am sorry none of us has ever seen it as our fault. Because our grandparents did it. Or their grandparents. I am sorry we are racists in denial. I am sorry

the picture we Aussies have of ourselves is not actually who we are. I am sorry that the level playing field is actually not a level playing field, and that most white people never get to know this because when they step foot on the field it is level. The reason there is an underrepresentation of Indigenous people in universities and an over-representation in jails is that the so-called level playing field tends to tilt when black men and women run on it, making it hard to make the climb but easy to slip to the bottom. I am sorry about Alan Jones, and Shane Warne and Miranda Devine and all the other smug middle-class Whities with so much privilege yet so little understanding or insight into culture and history that they

think it’s okay to boo a black man because we can also boo a white man. I am sorry that white Australians don’t understand the context of racism. I am sorry that because it doesn’t happen to us we don’t include it in our dialogue of understanding. I am sorry that we refuse to listen to what racism feels like because it makes us uncomfortable and because it doesn’t happen to us. I am sorry that we tell you that things that don’t happen to us don’t exist. I am sorry that we now tell you that our racism doesn’t exist and you are making it up. I am sorry you got called an ape in public by a 13-year-old girl. Of course everyone was outraged because we realised that, unlike booing, ape definitely was racist. Until it was discovered it was a 13-year-old who made the call – and apparently this was okay

because we allow our children to be racist because they ‘don’t know what they are saying’. I am sorry that we expected you to say sorry to a child who called you an ape. I am sorry that one little white girl is worth about 100 black men. I am sorry that standing up for yourself made you the bad guy. I am sorry that you have been humiliated publicly. I am sorry that the colour of your skin becomes a talking point for white Australians who say it’s nothing to do with the colour of your skin. I am sorry that white Australians want to pretend you aren’t black. Except if they were friends with you and they’d use your blackness as proof that they’re not racist by saying stuff like, ‘See, I’m not racist. Some of my friends are black. Like Adam Goodes.’

I am sorry that when you were made Australian of the Year that we expected you to play nice. To be appreciative of the induction into the Colony Hall of Fame. To be a black man gifted with the special ‘access all areas’ card that we Whities are born with. I am sorry that Australia is not ready for an outspoken black man. That Australia is not ready for a proud black man. That Australia is not ready for a political black man. I am sorry that Australia doesn’t understand that racism hurts. I am sorry that we find your pain provocative. I am sorry that we continue to wrap ourselves in a flag stained in the blood of a black nation. We are Racism Deniers, stepping onto the moral ground declaring it, like we did this country: Terra Nullius. Sorry we keep having to say Sorry.

COUNTRY SONG: A LOT ABOUT A LITTLE AC TOR MICHAEL TUAHIN E TELL S TH E

BOURBON ON BRUNS

STO RY O F JIM MY LIT T L E , T H E I N DIG EN O U S MUSICIAN AN D AC TOR WHO ROSE TO

It’s been 25 years since Bourbon Street played its first gigs. Come along and celebrate the good old days of rock ’n’ roll at the Hotel Brunswick on Sunday from 4.30pm.

P R O M I N E N C E A S A M U S I C I A N AT A T I M E WHEN ABORIGINAL PEOPLE DIDN ’T EVEN H AV E T H E VOT E . C H A R T I N G A LO N G S I D E T H E B E AT L E S A N D E LV I S , T H I S Y O R TA Y O R TA M A N H A D A V O I C E T H AT R E A C H E D D E E P I N T O T H E H E A R T O F H I S C O U N T RY. Actor Michael Tuahine tells the story of Jimmy Little, the Indigenous musician and actor who rose to prominence as a musician at a time when Aboriginal people didn’t even have the vote. Charting alongside the Beatles and Elvis, this Yorta Yorta man had a voice that reached deep into the heart of his country. Directed by Wesley Enoch, the show floats between documentary style ‘truth’ and theatrical storytelling. Tuahine takes the audience on a journey, telling the story of a man he greatly admired and respected. ‘I have always had a passion for country music,’ says Tuahine. ‘I grew up with country – in Brisbane. My father is Maori and my mother’s Aboriginal, so in our house there was always Charlie Pride, and Jonny Cash, or the Eagles playing on the record player!’ Michael believes that the Indigenous affinity with country

music is simply explained. It’s about survival. ‘The thing about country music that I love, in the the western sense or American sense, is that your missus leaves you and your truck breaks down and your dog dies, and the premise of all of that is loss, loss of love, and loss of connection. If there is a group of people who know about losing stuff it’s Indigenous people. I think that is why it has been such a wonderful and unique fit, hence the Jimmy Little, Archie Roach, Kev Carmody, Troy Cassar Daley, Yothu Yindi…’ It was watching The Johnny Cash Story that gave Tuahine the idea for the show about Jimmy Little. ‘I saw Walk the Line, and then I got thinking that surely we have a story like that here in Australia. Jimmy was an obvious choice. Unlike Johnny Cash, Jimmy Little didn’t run drugs down Mexico, or play San Quentin but he was, and still is, a hero figure. He really started it all for Indigenous

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Australians. He was the one who really cemented that position in the music industry. When people see the show they get it. Here was a man born into the depths of poverty in 1937 to an oyster-shucking family; his mum and dad were travelling vaudevillians. With all of that and all of the political stuff that was happening to Aboriginal people, he made it to the top of the Australian charts. He was sitting up there with the Beatles and Elvis. In 1963 he was a triplegold-selling Australian recording artist; he had a million-dollar record in 1963 and he wasn’t even an Australian citizen at that time.’

achieved at a time when it should have been impossible.’ Michael Tuahine was lucky enough to count Little as a friend. He first started preparing the show five years ago and Jimmy, says Tuahine, was ‘thrilled’. ‘It was like a blessing from an elder. ‘We started the conversation and then Jimmy died. Out of respect I stepped away from the project to let it settle for a good 18 months. It’s cultural respect. People may say it’s taken a long time to get this show to the stage, but I don’t think there is any need to rush someone’s story.’

Country Song is the fictionalised story inspired by the life of Jimmy Little, performed and conceived by Michael Tuahine. Catch this extraordinary show, ‘I think people need to know presented by NORPA at Lismore about this stuff. I love country music, and I love guitar, but what City Hall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I love most is telling the story of the amazing things Jimmy Bookings 1300 066 772. The show is a powerful reminder of the legacy of colonisation and how hard it was for Indigenous folk in their own country.

PSYCHEDELIC SPECTACULAR! Jump aboard the trance juggernaut Further as it rumbles down the east coast. The engine room includes progressive trance heavyweight Tristan Boyle with international support acts Knobs (Italy), Evil Oil Man (UK) and Dirty Hippy (UK). Local artists Purple Hayes and Xenoscapes will help keep the wheels spinning. Featuring state-of-the-art 3D projection mapping technology, a unique stage installation and incredible lights and laser show, this is more than just another gig; this is a psychedelic journey! Byron Bay Brewery will be transformed into a psychedelic wonderland, complete with fire performances and LED hoopers. The man behind Further, Andrew Hawkes, is extremely excited to bring his dance party experience to these select east coast venues. Friday from 4pm. $20/35 – The Byron Bay Brewery. Tickets $20 presale/$35 door or at eventbrite.com.au.

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BOURBON STREET AT THE HOTEL BRUNSWICK ON SUNDAY

IT’S ALL FAIR IN LOVE AND TECHNO After last year’s one-off cracker, selling out in record time and carrying some serious vibe, Essential’s Techno Fair is upsized, returning with this killer lineup. As only 500 tickets available, be sure to grab your ticket now and reserve your place for this special event that features headliner Aussie-born DJ, producer, label owner, journalist and radio personality Steve Ward. Over many years the Ward sound has evolved into a truly unmistakable blend of tough house grooves coupled with the power of techno and the euphoria of Detroit, a perfect package that has been proven to work on dance floors from London to Tokyo, Amsterdam to Ibiza. He is joined by Dylan Griffin,

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TECHNO FAIR WITH STEVE WARD AT THE BYRON BREWERY ON SATURDAY Storm, Rikki Newton, Lyndon Kidd, Webber, Zigamon, Sammy K and Twitch. Saturday at the Byron Brewery at 2pm. $20/30

FROM DIRTY LUCY TO NOW

Nicole Brophy has an earthy voice and style compared to the likes of PJ Harvey, Lucinda Williams and La Roux. Stylistically it fits somewhere between alt-country with blues-inspired roots-based rock. In previous band Dirty Lucy, their highly acclaimed debut album Dark Green was released in 2003 and the follow-up mini-album Music, People Cities, Lights & Darkness was released in 2006 while touring relentlessly to every corner of the country over four years solid. Dirty Lucy went on hiatus in mid-2007, and rising

THE HILARIOUS RAINER HERSCH AT THE BYRON AT BYRON FRIDAY 14 AUGUST

from the ashes of day jobs and vocal nodule operations Nicole joined the touring band of multi-ARIAnominated performer Kate Miller-Heidke in February 2008 and hit the road again playing to thousands of people at festivals and theatres both here and overseas. After finishing up after an incredible four years of touring and performing with Kate Miller-Heidke, Nicole is refocused on making her own mark on the music world as a frontwoman of her own show. Powerful earthy vocals combined with soulful melodies, rawness and her gutsy blues/rock guitar style are making a lasting impression on the live music scene. She plays Club Lennox on Sunday.

RAINER HERSCH

As part of the Bangalow Music Festival, British comic, musician and conductor Rainer Hersch brings his hilarious hit one-man show to the Byron at Byron for a late afternoon tea with a difference. Combining Rainer’s long-established skills as a top-ranked comedian, his virtuosity as a pianist, and his fanaticism for the world’s most beautiful music, All Classical Music Explained is a witty hour-long journey through the world of classical music. Hersch has built up a considerable reputation as a broadcaster, devising and presenting many programs for Classic FM in the UK and the BBC. The Bangalow Music Festival returns to the region for its 14th

COUNTRY SONG Tues 23 & Wed 24 June, 7.30pm NORPA at Lismore City Hall Diner and bar open from 6pm

NICOLE BROPHY AT CLUB LENNOX ON SUNDAY year with a sensational lineup of superstar guest soloists, as well as the sublime Southern Cross Soloists. Celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2015 as one of Australia’s leading chamber ensembles, Southern Cross Soloists are joined by legendary musicians Piers Lane, William Barton, Karin Schaupp and Daniel De Borah, who will all be making their first appearance at this unique chamber music festival set against the gorgeous backdrop of the lush countryside of northern NSW. Tickets are on sale now by going to www. southernxsoloists.com or by phoning 3844 7260. For tickets to the The Byron at Byron event on Friday 14 August at 4pm, email reservations@ thebyronatbyron.com.au or call 6639 2105. Tickets are $75 and inclusive of afternoon tea and beverages.

YOU CAN REST ON YOUR LAURELS WHEN YOU KNOW THE ZODIAC Zodiac K is the newest cut from The Laurels’ upcoming second record and marks an exciting new direction in sound for the band, evolving yet maintaining The Laurels’ magic signature and sound we’ve all come to love. The band are also now joined by Jasper Fenton on drums; he also plays in the prestigious Decoder Ring.

Nicholas Allbrook, for all of you living under rocks, is the frontman of Pond, drummer for Peter Bibby, founding member of Mink Mussell Creek and former Tame Impala bass player and noisemaker with many more. In 2011, The Laurels released their first EP Mesozoic to widespread acclaim. In 2012 the band signed to Rice Is Nice, where they released their debut album Plains. The album was praised across the country, bagging an excess of Album of The Week awards and all-star reviews from radio, print and online everywhere. 2013 saw The Laurels venture on an incredibly successful USA tour including the esteemed Austin Psych Fest alongside the likes of Roky Ericson, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Deerhunter and Clinic. They play the Hotel Great Northern on Friday.

FISHING AT THE PUB Acclaimed singer/songwriter Chris Fisher began his musical journey at the folk clubs and music festivals of far north Queensland. With a swag of awards for original composition and vocals, including eight North Coast Entertainment Industry Dolphin awards, Chris is an established artist always pushing into new areas. Catch Chris at the Bangalow Hotel on Saturday.

CHRIS FISHER AT THE BANGALOW HOTEL ON SATURDAY

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ARIES: While Saturn nags on and on about structured

Stars Peacemaker Venus joining retrograde planets Neptune, Pluto and Uranus anchors some grounding stability into this week’s tempestuous potential…

SHE’LL BE APPLES Palace Cinema’s 2014–15 opera and ballet season concludes this week with Guillaume Tell (William Tell). Opening with one of the most exciting of all operatic overtures, this is Rossini’s final opera and greatest masterpiece. Its theme is liberty, and features the famous scene where Tell shoots an apple from his son’s head – a feat that inspires his fellow countrymen to revolution. Rossini’s outstanding score is brought to life by Gerald Finley as Tell and John Osborn

budgets, savings, disciplined debt management, economic trends, personal finances yadda yadda… this week’s full-forward, head-on fiery vibes inspire you to socialise, enthuse and create. Just don’t spend so much on play that you get bill shock when it’s time to pay…

TAURUS: As August continues the focus on your base of operations, grand expansion plans meet limiting conditions and the challenge of doing more with less takes you out of your usual comfort zone. With your boss planet Venus in retrograde people can disappoint, so be careful who you hire, fire and admire. GEMINI: This week’s up side favours education, communication and a lively social life – all things you like. Its down side advises staying away from gossip, bickering and distracting energy vampires. Timing is crucial when dealing with institutions, so don’t rush into things unprepared. Or, on the other hand, keep putting off what needs doing.

CANCER: While some members of the Crab clan might be experiencing domestic fireworks, for all Cancerians, simple changes in your daily routine will be wonderfully refreshing. There’s plenty to enjoy on this week’s menu, especially when you stop repeating worn-out formulas or trying to hang on to what you had.

as Arnold. Sung in French, with English subtitles, the opera was captured live from Covent Garden, London, earlier this month. At the Palace Byron Bay Cinema on Sunday 9 August at 1pm and Wednesday 12 August at 11am. 15+

EVERYMAN BAFTA winner and Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor 12 Years a Slave takes the title role in the National Theatre’s dynamic new production of Everyman,

SAGITTARIUS: Saturn finally moving forward in your house of limitations and introspection might feel like a weight lifting, fresh turf beneath your hooves, wind in your hair and room to move at last. Ready to say yes to the path less travelled, the spontaneous gesture, the exciting adventure? No? Next week then…

CAPRICORN: Your boss planet Saturn’s on the move again, dissolving partnership problems. This week’s biggest no-no is stubbornness, as in insisting your way’s the best and only way. Being the first to give an inch will make a huge difference in your exchanges with whoever’s left on your recently pruned address list.

VIRGO: With August’s emphasis in your private zone of self-analysis, avoid imagining worst-case scenarios or anticipating difficulties which don’t yet, and may never, exist. Negativity’s your worst enemy, so team up with an optimistic colleague or partner to focus this week’s splendid energy on a go-ahead project.

LIBRA: With a bevy of planets in your social sector, this full-on people week features old friends, one-on-one bonding, group events and the kind of networking extravaganza that could seriously enhance your business income. Yes, you can expect amateur dramatics, but they’re quite entertaining if you don’t get caught up.

SCORPIO: Your astral house of responsibilities and upgrades is way full, and this high-freq week has you primed ready for takeoff – a potent planetary push that boosts your immunity to bad news or refusals. You’ll still need to tread carefully and make decisions with a clear head. Red flag alert? Overwork.

one of English drama’s oldest plays, directed by the National’s new director Rufus Norris. Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out. Everyman screens at Palace Byron Bay Cinema at 1pm on Saturday and 12.30pm on Monday. Tickets $23–25.

LAUGHING IN COURT

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LEO: Let’s be frank, majesties. So many planets in Leo make this a passionate transit of tantrums, dummy spits and diva behaviour. Being in the public eye, you’ll of course stay mindful of your image as leader, rise above the fraught and overwrought, fluff up the throne cushions and pop the bubbly…

Court House Open Mic comedy is back on this Thursday, with Mandy Nolan back at the helm as MC. This long-running open mic (now almost four years old) is a creative platform for emerging comics, offering them a chance to fumble, fuss and fly in front of a live audience. Nolan also uses the open mic format to try out some of her latest ideas. ‘It’s a challenge being a country comic because our audiences are often full of people who come to see us nearly every time, so it’s imperative that I don’t get lazy!’ New and visiting comics welcome. Free. Thursday at the Court House Hotel in Mullumbimby from 8pm.

PSYCHIC CALLING Ever wondered what message lies in the deep beyond for you? I’m not talking about those unplayed recordings on your Telstra Message Bank – we’re talking people from the ‘other side’! World-renowned psychic and medium Charmaine Wilson is at the Ballina RSL

CHIWETEL EJIOFOR IN THE TITLE ROLE IN EVERYMAN SCREENING AT THE PALACE CINEMA ON SATURDAY

AQUARIUS: August’s astral activity stirs up your house of allies, alliances, competitors, public relations, compromise and teamwork. Before you go into overwhelm, be advised there’s also a planetary bonanza in your love zone motoring up motivation to either move on to new horizons or make the flat and stale fresh and new again.

PISCES: This month’s planetary conglomerate in your house of discipline, efficiency and precision might not be what you want, but supports what you need in better attention to daily routines. While Neptune in Pisces is the great dreamer of dreams, this week’s transit grounds them into everyday reality – and that’s precious.

CHARMAINE WILSON IS AT THE BALLINA RSL ON THURSDAY

PREMDA LOWSON IN HIS HIS ONE-MAN SHOW DEAD MAN LAUGHING – BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE, SATURDAY

on Thursday. Why not find out what message she has for you! 16+ – must be accompanied by a parent at all times. 16–18 years at adult prices. $40.

DEAD MAN STILL LAUGHING Premda Lowson presents his one-man show Dead Man Laughing at the Byron Community Centre this August. This actor, performer and contemporary storyteller was born in London in 1952, and spent his early childhood years on a tough, West London council estate before moving to the more rarefied and liberating atmosphere of a 16th-century pub near Oxford. At the unlikely age of fifteen, he joined the Royal Navy as a stoker to see the world and did five years of service before returning to the UK and completing his training as a psychiatric nurse. Frustrated by what he saw as antiquated and dangerous methods of treating mental illness, Premda was attracted to the counterculture of the late 1960s, which was by then in full swing. An exposure to the ideas of RD Laing and his revolutionary approach to psychiatry made Premda realise that to be of any help to others he would first have to work on himself. In the early 1970s he started to train in alternative, therapeutic methods offered in London

WILLIAM TELL OR ‘GUILLAUME TELL’ AT PALACE BYRON BAY ON SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY and became deeply involved with the work of Veeresh and his pioneering experiments in treating addicts from a perspective of mental health rather than mental illness. Premda moved to Holland for five years to continue this work with Veeresh at his centre, the Humaniversity, developing new approaches to treating addiction and deepening selfinquiry. In early 2012, Premda was diagnosed with prostate cancer for which he received a course of radiation therapy. However, one year later, he was informed that the cancer had spread to his bones and was now inoperable. It is now over two years since Premda received that initial diagnosis. His unique life experience has always formed the basis of the material he uses for his shows and this new situation with his health

has infused his performance with an added immediacy, authenticity and poignancy. He brings a sincerity and honesty to his storytelling that does not flinch from dealing with our last taboos around sex and death, while always insisting with great humour that it is okay to be human. He takes us with him on a rollercoaster ride through a life well lived along a path less travelled. He will be performing his hilarious and utterly unique one-man show Dead Man Laughing, directed by Howard Stanley, for one night only at 7pm on Saturday 15 August in the Byron Theatre. Tickets are $20 each from The Byron Theatre booking office or online at www.byroncentre. com.au. The show contains adult content and is rated 18+.

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SOUTHERN COMFORT IN THE HEART OF THE BYRON WINTERLAND Following its sell-out debut on a sublime Byron winterland day in 2014, the Bangalow BBQ & Bluegrass Festival returns Bangalow A&I Hall & Showgrounds 7–8 August 2015. The Festival’s appeal lies in its celebration of authenticity and reinvention, a renaissance in a more honest approach to food and music and the embrace of community. FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT New in 2015 is the launch of a festival opening night on Friday 7 August, an old-time variety Ã Ü Ü Ì > Û>Õ`iÛ i> y>Û ÕÀ iÛ i> y>Û ÕÀ a raucous adults-only only time nd slot. Unscripted and ect adventurous, expect the unexpected! Emceed by Emmy-Lou Amethyst, more than 70 artists and friends will volunteer their h entertainment with ted all proceeds donated ursaries to support artist bursaries to foster original music artists i off delight d li h in our local region. A promise for the festival’s performing artists and patrons alike.

LINEUP Showcasing the authentic improvisation and sprite tempos synonymous with the bluegrass genre in 2015 will be two-time ARIA Award Best Blues & Roots album nominees The Wilson Pickers, accomplished bluegrass luminaries (and Golden Guitar recipients) The Company (Bris), former Gram Parsons tribute band, quartet Green Mohair Suits (Syd), festival perennials Hussy Hicks, and locals – The Button Collective, the Cath Cooper All-Stars and the ascending Sian Evans (Bessy-Lou, Pollysasin, The Rusty Datsuns). They are united by an honesty to the craft, and the festival’s artistic director, Ash Bell (Starboard Cannons), says of the 2015 line-up ‘I’m fortunate to count many of these bluegrass musicians as my friends, sometime collaborators and passengers on the journey of this expansive music genre. This year’s line-up offers a bluegrass landscape diverse in terms of our unique interpretations and response to bluegrass music and old-time Americana. Some artists stick close to the tradition and some use it as a home base from which to wander curiously. This year will see more progressive and new bluegrass sounds from some of Australia’s best bluegrass bands and local talent.’ The festival will again feature an element of surprise, with a Pickers Comp open to all skill levels. Judging will be industry professionals who will be } v À ÌiV µÕiÉ`iw Ì ] phrasing and form, cohesion with other players, originality and enthusiasm/spirit.

STICKY FINGERS BARBECUE COMPETITION

MONEY BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY

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Óä£{ Ì i Ì v À «À wÌ V Õ ÌÞ iÛi Ì À> Ãi` more than $20K for regional arts and cultural initiatives of which the arts-in-schools program Ü>Ã > «À >ÀÞ Li iwV >ÀÞ° ¼/ i > }> Ü + E Bluegrass Festival gave local primary schools the opportunity to host a day of $2 games for the kids raising over $8,300 to fund arts in schools programs. It enabled some of those participating schools to increase their arts funding tenfold,’ said festival director Fletcher Potanin. The festival aims to raise $20K for local schools this year. It also funded the recent launch of the Bangalow Theatre Company.

¼ À>ÃÃÀ ÌÃ V Õ ÌÞ i }>}i i Ì Ã > `iw } characteristic of this region and aligns with the core values of our festival, celebrating living authentically. We’re proud to contribute to the social, cultural and economic sustainability of the region’s arts and cultural initiatives for our youth,’ said Potanin. The Bangalow BBQ & Bluegrass Festival is a festival for the community, by the community with gratitude to our festival friends, family and volunteers. bbqbluegrass.com.au www.facebook.com/bbqblue Ticket Prices: Earlybird $58 Single and $78 Family on www.bbqBluegrass.com.au. At the Gate $65 Single and $90 Family. Includes one barbecue tasting plate with each adult ticket.

An authentic low ’n’ slow barbecue competition open to purists and enthusiasts alike will feature once again at the Festival under the auspices of the Australasian BBQ Alliance. Characterised by sauces, glazes and rubs «>ÀÌ } i>Ì > ` ÃÜiiÌ y>Û ÕÀÃ] > ` complemented by pickled condiments, smoking secondary cuts of meat (pork ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket) with natural wood or coal in the low ’n’ slow method of championship barbecue competitions requires one key ingredient – patience! The Meat Sweats, current title bearer of Bangalow BBQ Grand Champion, beat off the hot competition winning $1K for their top performance in four meat categories. More than 310kg of smoky ribs, 270kg of pulled pork, 250kg of beef brisket, and 150kg of chicken were consumed in more than 3,000 tasting plates sampled last year! You be the judge!

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for too much leave-taking the overall tone is not quite so testosterone laden as is normally the case. The delightful Rebecca Ferguson as Ilsa Faust (a Flemingesque name if ever there were one) also contributes to this, as do the reliably quirky Simon McBurney and everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite boofhead, Alec Baldwin, as the CIA guy. Huntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim is to find a microchip that, in the hands of the villainous Syndicate, will threaten all that is proper and right in the world. Technology, an increasingly significant factor in such scenarios ever since Q and his gadgets entered the Bond series way back when, plays its dazzling part, but inevitably it is the high-voltage action sequences that are what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about. Here they are typically prolonged, but director Christopher McQuarrie handles them with brilliant precision â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the backstage fight at the Vienna Opera House is a textbook example of rapid-fire editing and climax building. Twists and double-crosses add to the fun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re willing to go with the flow.Â

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RUBEN GUTHRIE

Winter, between school hols, is generally the time of year that you find the more interesting movies turning up. They sneak into the cinema like refugees from the glitzy world of blockbusters and celebrity rom-coms and, as often as not, depart unnoticed. Their plight is made no easier if they happen to be Australian for, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, our homegrown artists just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a look in when the mega-stars and big bucks of Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PR machine swamp the media. Acclaimed actor Brendan Cowell, last seen in the wonderful Save Your Legs (2012), has made his debut as writer/director in a confessional film, adapted from his play, of scything humour and stark social comment. Ruben (Patrick Brammall) is a leading light in Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advertising scene. He lives in a stylish but sterile harbour-view house with Zoya (Abbey Lee), his gorgeous blond

girlfriend from Prague, and indulges in untrammelled hedonism. But he also has a problem that threatens to devour him â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he loves the grog to the point that he cannot function without it. When Zoya leaves him, Ruben decides to confront his demon. Cowell asks more challenging questions than he answers by going full-frontal with his depiction of our contemporary mores. How can Ruben â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or anybody â&#x20AC;&#x201C; get sober and achieve self-determination when he is enmeshed in a mob-minded culture that puts such a high premium on obligatory good times and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;having a drinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (which, of course, always means having plenty more)? He turns to AA, where he meets Virginia, an ex-junkie who is now addicted to self-help platitudes (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a portrayal of uncanny accuracy by Harriet Dyer). And all the while he is being lured back onto the juice by his old, gay friend Damian (Alex Dimitriades). Warming to Ruben is initially difficult, for Cowell is not afraid of showing him as the dickhead that he is, but empathy is more genuine when truthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ugliness is accepted and overcome. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the outsider Zoya who says it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; twice: we are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;an alcoholic nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Rubenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey is Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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WHAT’S ON + First Dog on the Moon – Live Presented by The Guardian Australia in association with BBWF. Wednesday 5 August, 7pm Tickets: Full $28 (incl b/fees)

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Byron Bay Writers Festival Feature Event: The Cowgirl and the Showgirl

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Every Tuesday for 7 weeks from August 11 5.30 to 7.30pm. The Widows Cottage, 34 Gordon Street, Mullumbimby Call Rosalie on 0414 524 044 to book a space.

SAFE DRIVER COURSE FOR LEARNERS

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Byron Bay Writers Festival Chris Taylor & Andrew Hansen in Conversation & Liner Notes: Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours Saturday 8 August, 5pm & 7.30pm Tickets: www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.au

Dead Man Laughing

Going for Baroque Presented by My Love Sings Da Gold

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NO FIX NO CHARGE Accountants ......................................50 Acupuncture .....................................50 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 50 Antennas & Installation ..............50 Appliance Repair ............................50 Architects............................................50 Audio Production ...........................50 Audio Visual & IT .............................50 Bathroom Renovations ...............50 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters.50 Bricklaying .........................................50 Building Trades ................................50 Business Brokers .............................50 Carpentry & Joinery ......................50 Carpet Cleaning...............................50 Chimney Sweep ...............................51 Chiropractic .......................................51 Cleaning ..............................................51 Computer Services.........................51 Concreting & Paving .....................51 Counselling........................................51 Decks, Patios & Extensions ........51 Dentists................................................51 Design & Drafting...........................51 Driveway Maintenance................51 Earthmoving & Excavation ........51 Electricians.........................................51 Fencing ................................................51 Flooring ...............................................52 Floor Sanding & Polishing .........52 Garage Doors .............................................52 Garden & Property Maintenance .52 Garden Design .................................52 Gas Suppliers.......................................52 Glaziers ................................................52 Guttering ............................................52 Hair & Beauty....................................52 Handypersons ..................................52 Health ...................................................52 Hire ........................................................52 Hot Water Systems .........................52 Interior Design .................................52

Ironing..................................................52 Kitchens ...............................................52 Landscape Design ..........................52 Landscaping .....................................52 Lawnmower Repairs .....................52 Lighting ...............................................53 Locksmith ...........................................53 Motoring .............................................53 Osteopathy ........................................53 Painting ...............................................53 Pest Control .......................................53 Photography .....................................53 Physiotherapy ..................................53 Picture Framing ...............................53 Plastering ...........................................53 Plumbers .............................................53 Printer Toners & Cartridges .......53 Printing & Copying Services .....53 Property Services ...........................53 Removalists .......................................53 Roofing ................................................54 Rubbish Removal............................54 Scrap Metal Merchants ................54 Security Services.............................54 Septic Systems .................................54 Sewing & Alterations ..........................54 Sewing Machine Sales & Service ...54 Solar Installation ............................54 Swimming Pools .............................54 Television Services.........................54 Tiling .....................................................54 Travel ....................................................54 Tree Services .....................................54 Upholstery .........................................54 Valuers .................................................54 Veterinary Surgeons .....................54 Video Production ...........................54 Water Filters ......................................54 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning ...54 Web Design Services.....................54 Window Tinting ...............................54

For fast service call

0402 022 111

David Levine iwireantennas.com.au

â&#x20AC;˘ Set top box installation and programming â&#x20AC;˘ Surround sound design and installation â&#x20AC;˘ All TV, telephone & electrical installations Call Norm now on

Lighthouse Carpentry â&#x20AC;˘ Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Pergolas â&#x20AC;˘ Bathrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ All aspects of carpentry

APPLIANCE REPAIR

CALL KRIS

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .........66843575 or 0414 922786

BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C............0415 793242 FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au ...........................66856984 CARPENTRY/JOINERY Renos, kitchens, bthrms, small jobs. Lic 157823C. Paul .... 0423 658885 or 66845273 JOSE DO Sustainable Architecture. Reg. 7647. www.josedoarchitect.com....................0424 062096 BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS Peter Alexander. Lic 177579C ....................0417 499023

GRAEME BARR ARCHITECTS Reg 4244. www.graemebarr.com .......................................66877973 BRICKLAYER Quality work, reasonable quotes. Lic 164155C..................0437 135483 or 66849102 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au .............................................66855001 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C.........................66808162

AARDVARC ARCHITECTS www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & SE Queensland......0410 444187 BUILDER/CARPENTER Peter Bergin. Renos & maintenance. Lic 147887C....................0432 060110 TZANNES www.tzannes.com.au, george@tzannes.com.au ................................0424 186293 CARPENTER Insured & qualified. Homes, extensions, decks, free quotes. Lic 231104C......... 0431 674377

AUDIO PRODUCTION

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

AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production, crystalgrid.com.au .........................0421 661910

AUDIO VISUAL & IT

rbacarpentry.com.au New & reno work, decks & pergolas. Lic No 243918C ..............0407 330326 STONEYS BUILDING CREATIONS Lic 268404C..........................................Phone Dave 0417 654888 BRICKLAYING, RENDERING, SWIMING POOLS 30 years exp. Lic 170432C.................0423 378573

MOBILE IT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIFI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A/V â&#x20AC;&#x201C; home technology support www.tech-rescue.com.au ......0419 996606

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ...... 0403 458177 BUILDER/CARPENTER Decks, pergolas, extensions, renos. Hourly rate. Lic 123672C..Stu 66802224 CARPENTER Extensions, renos, studios, decks. Samuel Commerford Lic 266052C........0405 479528 WIPEOUT DEMOLITION & ASBESTOS REMOVAL Fully licensed & insured ..........Tim 0421 181363

DESIGN + CONSTRUCT 20 years experience PH: 0410 788 420

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

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Lic No. 239514C

BLUEDOLPHINBATHROOMS.COM.AU Lic 105283C ..................................................0405 148536

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Carpentry & Joinery Fine detailed craftsmanship www.creativetiger.com.au | redrosstiger@gmail.com

Call Ross â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0437 737 181

CARPET CLEANING

Kevin & Margaret Bower

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FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

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COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 .............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141 ...............................................0487 264137

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BRICK / BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 21474C...........................................................0409 444268

BUILDING TRADES

ARCHITECTURAL TIMBERS JACK MANTLE

Green & Clean Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

BRICKLAYING

(02) 6684 1001

Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffic areas, deodorising and sanitation.

ACUPUNCTURE Chinese herbs, 27 years experience. Mullumbimby. Debbie ................0412 242919 DESIGN IT SOFT FURNISHINGS Curtains, blinds & bedheads............................Jane 0432 549953

Lic AU37088 Lic 246545C

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

ACUPUNCTURE

Fully Licensed Technicians Best Local Installers Best Quality Products

Truck Mounted Machine

TLC

BOOKKEEPING MYOB Reckon online, ATO Reg. Annette ...............................................0419 627506

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chill Outâ&#x20AC;?

Lic no. 174815c

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

ARCHITECTS

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

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

0449 036 760

BYRON ELECTRONICS Repairs to TV/Audio. 1/25 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay.................66857610 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................66834008 or 0407 728998

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

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

orangestar02@gmail.com

Professional Quality Service

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

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

0427 196 962

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

COMPLETE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Peter Alexander. Lic 177579C......................0417 499023

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

Creative Carpentry

Decks, pergolas, verandahs, balconies, big & small renos and all other carpentry needs

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas ....0432 289705

BAS ~ BOOKKEEPING ~ REGISTERED TAX AGENT Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 â&#x20AC;˘ Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

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

0438 139 938

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

ORANGE STAR

Friendly & Reliable

0422 668 582

AFFORDABLE TAX RETURNS FROM $110

BOOKKEEPER 20 yrs experience, city professional, BAS & all areas accounting. Nea ....0417 660793

Pty Ltd

ANTENNAS PLUS

bathroom renovations

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

Servicing Byron Bay & surrounding areas

Dukewood Homes

YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS

modern

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

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

*conditions apply

ACCOUNTANTS

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

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Fencing â&#x20AC;˘ Decking â&#x20AC;˘ Structural Pine & Hardwood â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping Timber â&#x20AC;˘ Logs & Sleepers â&#x20AC;˘ Lattice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Privacy Screens â&#x20AC;˘ Alternative Treated timbers for Vegie Gardens & Playgrounds

Lic. No. 270262C

SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

Lic. 266174C

Service Directory

0408 232 066

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

Water damaged carpet Rugs, Tiles, Leather, Mattresses, Blinds... No chemicals â&#x20AC;˘ Sanitise â&#x20AC;˘ Dries quickly SERVICES ALL AREAS STEAM CLEAN

STAIRS

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS

0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696

Carpet Ph Mark 0425

Upholstery

Mould

707 687 / 6680 8097 mintsteamclean.com

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com................0425 707687 APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au ........................ Nathan 0412 926441

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Service Directory CHIMNEY SWEEP

COMPUTER SERVICES

THE ORIGINAL CHIMNEY SWEEP YOUR CHIMNEY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED ONCE A YEAR! • Avoid dangerous chimney ﬁres • Improve ﬁreplace performance

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION & REPAIRS BE WISE • BE SAFE

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

EARTHMOVING ROADWORKS • PLANT HIRE

plier of

Su p BEST THE W OOD

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

FIRinEthe Shire

6688 4375 • 0405 350 682

CHIROPRACTIC

02 6684 6235

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

61 Stuart St Mullumbimby

WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman .66858553

info@mullummac.com www.mullummac.com

MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum ........66841962 MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St........................66841028

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

BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ...66858159 A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857

CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St ....................0467 660323

BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479

MARVELL ST CHIROPRACTIC Lindon Garske www.marvellstchiropractic.com.au ...........66857771

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

All Mac Repairs, Upgrades, Service, Data Recovery, Internet Set-up, Hardware Sales, Insurance Claims

• 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

"92/. "!9 7).$/7 #,%!.).' 02%3352% #,%!.).' %XTE HOUSE RIOR W WIN ASH CLEAN DOW

0411 562 111 s

Apple Certified Support

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

ZANEY PRODUCTIONS Apple Computer Services .........................................................0403 398272

CONCRETING & PAVING

COUNSELLING

Daz Grant

0400 479 811

Byron Eco Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing

Window Cleaning Professionals Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

0439 624 945

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 ............... Justin Myers 0458 773788

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

DARYL SALISBURY over 20 years local exp. All concrete works. Lic 136717C................0418 234302

JUSTINE BUCKLEY Relationships, mindfulness, compassion. www.muditaclinic.com ......66846090

JAMIE 0408 809 817

PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...............66840469

licence no. 201775c

JULIA BODKIN Psychotherapist www.globalspiritevents.com......................................0403 652067

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris ....................................... 0408 536565\

0458 267 777

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

Lic. 211410C

THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, Cable balustrading. Free quotes....Richard 0407 821690 DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie ........0409 244424 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Oiled timber & deck maintenance (new business) ...........0419 789600 BUILDER/CARPENTER Decks, pergolas, small jobs. Hourly rate. Lic 123672C .............Stu 66802224

DENTISTS

ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

Lic. No.

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

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.

24 HOUR SERVICE

CONCRETING – Steve Baker. Lic 143161C.....................................................................0412 272564

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

dgrant@razzledazzlewindows.biz • www.razzledazzlewindows.biz

ELECTRICIANS

NERDWORKS Computer repairs, mobile technician ...............................66846276 or 0413 379514

FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424

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

BRENDAN POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction........................0404 988222

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

&2%% 15/4%3 %NVIRONMENTALLY AWARE NO CHEMICALS MINIMAL WATER USE 0HONE *ON ON

RAZZLE DAZZLE

MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew.........0401 968173 or 66841424

Lic: 154293c

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

BRUNSWICK BOBCAT HIRE Good rates, very experienced operator Ilan......................0414 300012

Please call Blair Rankin on Dr. Nigel Cluer BDSc (Hons) OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HOLISTIC DENTISTRY 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 02 6626 7999 Located within Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766

electrical

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

CLEANING

SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477 COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point

RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355

30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090 HALLMARK ELECTRICAL Domestic, small job specialist. Lic EC41467 ..........................0407 416575 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644 Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

0499 206 036

Reliable Affordable Fully Insured

DESIGN & DRAFTING

CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582 SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .0416 043414 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ...........................0432 289705

CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ....................................................................0422 607444 BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com .........Bob Acton 0407 787993 WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING Professional work. Free quotes. Ph Steve .............0421 797210 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements .....0419 880048 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C.............0415 126028 RIC VESSIERE ELECTRICAL Lic 223948C Quality work, affordable rates .....0407 588181 or 66771195 CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references..................................66882372 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447 AARDVARC www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & Southeast Queensland ..........0410 444187 DI’S CLEANING SERVICE Quality & efficient. O.Sh, SGB, NB, Mullum & surrounds .......0414 408723

FENCING

DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

DOWNUNDER CLEANING Bond & builders cleans. General cleans & windows ............0438 015037 FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600 BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ..............Holly 0451 102239 ALL CLEAN NORTHERN RIVERS Holiday let, bond & cleaning .....................................0427 600047 QUALITY & RELIABLE Cleaner, rubbish removal, downsizing.......................................0421 701140 SANDRA’S HOME CLEANING SERVICE Fast, reliable & thorough. Eco-friendly ............0411 969042 CONSCIOUS CLEANING Non-toxic, eco-friendly. Beautiful results. 6yrs exp. Tessa........0449 173056

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CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

0418 156 909 Call Steven Butturini

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

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Service Directory FENCING (continued)

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

BEDNARZ, H & W, FENCING Specialise in pool, Colorbond & timber fencing .............0417 491136 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes .....66804766 or 0416 424256 E.D.L. FENCING Installations & repairs, prompt service .........................66771852 or 0432 107262 HOMESTEAD FENCING Since 1995. Glass & aluminium pool fencing specialists. Lic 227674C .66222886

TOTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – CALL BEN 0411 631 655

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd

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

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

Garden Clean Ups Gutter Cleaning Lawn Maintenance Irrigation & Repairs Hedge Trimming Planting & Lawn Edging Turf Laying Full Garden Maintenance Servicing Residential, Commercial and Government PLEASE CALL MATTHEW PAOLA 0431 871 245

* Pressure Cleaning * Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing

Call Bob on 0424 982 935 A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ...Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 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 Carpentry, plaster, paint, bathrooms, studios, maintenance ......0405 625697 GREG’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small, free quotes........................................0414 109595

• Mowing • Garden Ga clean-ups • Mulching/weeding • Drainage issues • Landscape makeover • Rubbish re removal … and anything in between!

10% off when mentioning this ad.

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING

For All Your Property Maintenance Needs Fo

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

Tony’s Tidy-ups

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

HANDYPERSONS

PROPER JOB BOB

byronbaybrushfencing.com.au New & repairs ................................................Dave 0419 692155

FLOORING

netdaily.net.au

North Coast news daily:

0424 732 500

AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic...............................Wayne 0423 218417 A WOMAN’S TOUCH for your painting needs. Affordable quality..................................0458 855769

HEALTH

MULLUM-MOWING@mullumonline.net. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage.........Peter 0423 756394 • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839 Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy

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

A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, tip runs ..........0405 625697 MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511

0408 536 565

MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090

proud member of

A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed ...............Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ..0402 487213 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer ....................0402 230449 SPECIALIST WEED CONTROL CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS ...............................0418 110714 NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. Small/large jobs. Sen/pen rate ......0428 544190

TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

SERVICING ALL AREAS

HIRE

ACREAGE MOWING 60 inch zero turn mower. Prompt & reliable....................... Julian 0401 350156 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 RED BELLY HANDYMAN & GARDEN SERVICE .............................................................0400 582277 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910

0420 528 373

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772

www.oceanﬂoors.net.au

GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ........... John 66841126 or 0431 745475 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ..0419 225124

The Floor Sander NEW AND OLD FLOORS AND DECKING • Non-toxic ﬁnishes • Staining • Free quotes

Richard Neylan 0407 821 690 Email richardneylan1@bigpond.com

EVERGREEN ACREAGE MOWING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................Liron 0427 176771

GARDEN DESIGN

GAS SUPPLIERS

THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $25 per hour. Angela................................................0414 719680

Free Delivery

GARAGE DOORS

No Rental

BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE

Reliable

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

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

STYLE AGENDA www.styleagenda.com.au ...................................................................0408 107510

IRONING

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

INTERIOR DESIGN

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

KITCHENS

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

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

TWEED COAST ELECTRICAL Hot Water Specialists. Lic 214073C ...................................0432 728946

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

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329

ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721

Licence No: 175956C ABN 93 113 342 699

HOT WATER SYSTEMS

Locally Owned Est 18 years

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

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

C & C KITCHENS Kitchens & Bathrooms. Quality at affordable prices .................................66872275

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

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

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

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

BEAU JARDIN Landscape Design & Documentation, Horticultural Consultation...........0417 054443

LANDSCAPING

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

• Sand • Soils • Gravels • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C................................0405 122456 SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES Solid, creative, affordable............................................0418 688171

GUTTERS & DOWNPIPES RUSTY – DAMAGED – LEAKING REPAIRED OR REPLACED

DARRYL PATTERSON LIC NO. 60414C

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

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au

‘Licence Holder Does The Job’

0414 889 453

pattersonfasciagutter@hotmail.com

BYRON BAY LANDSCAPES Retaining walls, paving, fencing, concreting, earthworks..0490 062016 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron .....................................66298208 or 0429 398208 STYLE LANDSCAPES Retaining, paving, landscaping. Lic no 41307..............................0427 570076 EXTREME PERFECTION TURF LAYING SERVICE Prompt & reliable. Ben .....................0411 631655 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ..... 66845035 or 0414 842602

BLUE MTN GUTTERMESH Do it well, do it once ...........................................................0418 662285 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Design & Construction Lic 277154C..................0423 700853 NEW GUTTERING Guttermesh, downpipes etc. Lic 26850C ..........................................0418 662285

HAIR & BEAUTY

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS Pacific Hwy (next to Bruns Wreckers), Tyagarah ..........0488 094025

ALLURE BODY WAXING Suffolk Park ............................................................................0403 417508 BYRON MOWER B’cutter, ch’saw, all small engine repairs. Pickup & delivery................0429 707286 KASEY’S HAIR STUDIO Home salon in Tyagarah. Professional services. Affordable ......0401 915341 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate ...........0423 204218

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Service Directory PLUMBERS

ALAN MALONE Painter and Decorator Over 30 years experience for a friendly hassle free job

Architectural & Landscape Lighting Specialists Free onsite consultancy service Licence No 97474

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

0412 794 364

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ..............0400 349027 or 0438 842731

Linus Plumbing

BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C .....................................0427 669806

LOCKSMITH

PEST CONTROL

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

RELAX...

MOTORING

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

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

Bayside Radiators

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

Licence No. 207479C

LIGHTING

LINUS Lic.121906C

AFFORDABLE PLUMBING SOLUTIONS

Call

0410 469 765 24/7

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 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515 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 ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Efficient, honest & reliable. Lic L6966 ..................................0417 343480 BRAD EVELEIGH PLUMBING Maintenance specialist. Bruns. Lic 257153C...................0438 140075

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

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, leak detection. Tap King. Lic 237124C ......................0427 217500 LINUS PLUMBING Prompt service plumbing & drainage. Lic 121906C ........................0410 469765

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

MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay .................................................66858500

PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES

OSTEOPATHY

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

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE ..............................................................................0418 110714 PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au.................................66843633

OSTEOPATHY

PHOTOGRAPHY

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 BYRON OSTEOPATHIC CARE FOR WOMEN Eve Schoenheimer Mon, Tues, Thur ............66853660 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Jamie Bennett. Mon-Fri .............................66857517

Tree Faerie Fotos

www.treefaeriefotos.com â&#x20AC;˘ 0417 427 518 MELINDA ANDREAS Studio or on location. www.byronbayphotos.com.......................0421 582286

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates.

BYRON BAY

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

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

6685 1018 or 0413 666 267

ALL WORK GUARANTEED Domestic & Commercial

YVES DE WILDE

Friendly & Clean

Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby ....................................................................66843255 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St.. 66853511 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy....................................................66857222 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel .................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

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Lic 167371C

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Licensed and Insured www.integratedpropertyservicing.com.au

REMOVALISTS

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

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move & More

EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Flexi-Bar Training. Real Time Ultrasound .................66847838 PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ...................66843385

Calls always returned

0429 149 533 Est 2006

MARTINA DULE Craniosacral, Physio, Dry Needling, Manual Therapies, Mullum ..........0432 322998 MARTINA DUEL Crasiosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum ...........0432 322998

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

PICTURE FRAMING

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

BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel .......................66803444

PLASTERING

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

Construction ~ Landscaping ~ Cleaning

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

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

X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING www.duluxaccredited.com.au

NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

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

Lic 184464C

Bruce Timbs

Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Troy Eady .....................................................................................66872330

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

B Timbs Painting

Luke Foster 0408 446 145

Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Personal

PHYSIOTHERAPY

PAINTING

Matt Hillard 0437 819 087

30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...................................66874410 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com..0412 786399

PROPERTY SERVICES

C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C Â&#x2021; )UHH TXRWHV Â&#x2021; *\SURFN Ă&#x20AC; [LQJ VHWWLQJ

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451 186 / 6680 4660

DQQH P ZDUZLFN#JPDLO FRP 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

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

6683 4829 / 0409 917646

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

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170 leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au

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

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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

BRAND NEW again... GUARANTEED!!!

ROOFING

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

R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C.................. Adam 0422 248936 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & pressure cleaning, free quotes .....................0419 789600

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Free Quote

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

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

WEB DESIGN SERVICES

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

$379

FULLY INSTALLE IN YOURD HOME

Call Ben on 0456 606 911 www.groutpro.com.au

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins ...................0417 458149 or 66871544 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232 BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available .............................0450 300360 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772 GREEN WASTE REMOVAL & TIP RUNS .................................................0427 176771 or 66840201

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 MAGIC RENOVATIONS Specialising in bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, floor & wall.....0404 893404 TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob ...0410 428919 TILER Bathroom repairs, walls & floors. Lic 75915. Andy ...............................................0419 478248

TRAVEL

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

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

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP E ll FRoE ff for a

Drop washing steel, es and machin ers dry

@ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS Buying: • Scrap metal • Aluminium • Copper • Brass • Lead • Car Batteries Next to Tyagarah Service Station

Paciﬁc Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

FREE TOW

avail fo r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e

ATAS A10923

TREE SERVICES

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

SEPTIC SYSTEMS SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS Installing, maintaining and repairing onsite sewerage management systems in Tweed & Byron Shires for over 25 years.

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL • Qualiﬁed Arborist • Tree Pruning • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Mulching • Fully Insured • Same Day Response

131 546

NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C .....................................66802358

SEWING & ALTERATIONS STITCH: For all your sewing needs. AWAY 20 MAY-17 AUGUST. Burringbar. Ph Lindi .....0432 340113

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

SOLAR INSTALLATION

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 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ..................................................0402 364852 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 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew.....................................0412 558890

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

SWIMMING POOLS

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

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

VETERINARY SURGEONS

• All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing

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

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney .................................................................66870675

(opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

VIDEO PRODUCTION

MULLUMBIMBY POOL SHOP Water tesing, Eco products, mobile servicing Lic 39126 ...66844846 CAMERA CREW, LIGHTING, screens, projectors & editing, crystalgrid.com.au.............0421 661910

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August 7

14:03

AUGUST 2015 Astronomical data and tides

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

SEWING REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ......................Jan 66849398

Third quarter

New moon August 15 00:54 First quarter August 23 05:31 Full moon August 30 04:36 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, month rise set rise set height (m) 1 S 0629 1715 1812 0638 0844,1.52; 2057,1.98 2 S 0628 1715 1919 0726 0933,1.56; 2145,1.94 3 M 0628 1716 2024 0811 1024,1.59; 2235,1.86 4 T 0627 1716 2128 0854 1115,1.60; 2327,1.73 5 W 0626 1717 2232 0937 1209,1.60 6 T 0626 1718 2334 1020 0022,1.58; 1306,1.59 7 F 0625 1718 1105 0123,1.43; 1407,1.58 8 S 0624 1719 0035 1151 0231,1.31; 1512,1.58 9 S 0623 1719 0134 1240 0346,1.24; 1617,1.61 10 M 0622 1720 0231 1331 0457,1.24; 1716,1.65 11 T 0622 1720 0324 1423 0556,1.27; 1809,1.69 12 W 0621 1721 0413 1517 0645,1.31; 1854,1.72 13 T 0620 1721 0459 1611 0728,1.35; 1935,1.73 14 F 0619 1722 0541 1704 0806,1.38; 2012,1.73 15 S 0618 1722 0619 1757 0843,1.40; 2047,1.70 16 S 0617 1723 0656 1849 0917,1.42; 2121,1.66 17 M 0616 1723 0730 1940 0951,1.43; 2155,1.61 18 T 0615 1724 0804 2030 1027,1.43; 2230,1.54 19 W 0614 1725 0838 2121 1104,1.43; 2307,1.45 20 T 0613 1725 0913 2213 1145,1.42; 2348,1.36 21 F 0612 1726 0949 2305 1229,1.41 22 S 0611 1726 1028 2358 0036,1.28; 1320,1.40 23 S 0610 1727 1110 0133,1.20; 1418,1.41 24 M 0609 1727 1157 0052 0243,1.16; 1521,1.46 25 T 0608 1728 1249 0146 0356,1.18; 1624,1.54 26 W 0607 1728 1345 0240 0500,1.24; 1720,1.65 27 T 0606 1729 1446 0333 0557,1.33; 1812,1.77 28 F 0605 1729 1551 0424 0646,1.43; 1900,1.86 29 S 0604 1730 1657 0514 0734,1.53; 1949,1.92 30 S 0603 1730 1804 0601 0822,1.61; 2038,1.92 31 M 0602 1731 1911 0646 0911,1.67; 2129,1.88

Low tide, height (m) 0245,0.16; 1430,0.30 0330,0.13; 1522,0.29 0416,0.14; 1615,0.32 0503,0.18; 1713,0.36 0552,0.26; 1813,0.42 0644,0.34; 1920,0.50 0738,0.43; 2034,0.54 0837,0.49; 2151,0.54 0939,0.53; 2202,0.50 1039,0.53 0002,0.45; 1134,0.51 0051,0.40; 1224,0.48 0131.0.36; 1308,0.46 0208,0.34; 1348,0.45 0241,0.33; 1426,0.44 0313,0.34; 1503,0.45 0344,0.35; 1541,0.47 0415,0.38; 1619,0.50 0447,0.42; 1701,0.54 0522,0.46; 1747,0.59 0600,0.51; 1841,0.63 0645,0.55; 1944,0.66 0737.0.59; 2056,0.65 0839,0.60; 2207,0.59 0944,0.57; 2309,0.49 1045,0.51 0000,0.37; 1141,0.42 0048,0.25; 1233,0.33 0133,0.15; 1325,0.25 0218,0.09; 1416,0.19 0303,0.07; 1510,0.18

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 – 6684 1777 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE

Death Notices.......................... 57

PHONE ADS

Events...................................... 55

Ads may be taken by phone on

Display ads: 12pm TUESDAY Line ads: 1pm TUESDAY

Childcare ................................ 55

For Sale .................................. 55 Funeral Notices ....................... 58 Garage Sales ......................... 56 Halls For Hire ......................... 55 Health Notices ........................ 55 Holiday Accommodation ........ 56 In Memoriam .......................... 58 Livestock.................................. 58 Lost & Found .......................... 58 Motor Vehicles ........................ 56

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Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo office:

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Pets......................................... 58 Positions Vacant ..................... 56 Professional Services ............. 55 Property For Sale .................... 56 Public Notices......................... 55 Removalists ............................. 56 R.I.P. Pets ................................ 58 Share Accommodation .......... 56 Short Term Accommodation .. 56 Social Escorts ........................ 58 To Lease ................................. 56 To Let ...................................... 56 Tractor Repairs ........................ 56 Tradework ............................... 55 Tree Services ......................... 55

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$7 per class. Wed 5.30-6.30pm, Durrumbul Hall. Gavin 0423539518 POTTERY CLASS this Saturday & every 2nd Sat. Ocean Shores. Ph 0416153182

BYRON BALLET

Looking for classical and contemporary dancers for 2015 seasons. Auditions 0439681217

$5.00 for each extra line These prices include GST.

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Work Wanted......................... 57

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The Channon Craft Market

EVENTS CONSCIOUS SENSUALITY TEMPLE Night, Byron Bay with Robert Silver. Friday 14 Aug 7pm-midnight. For more info call 0415121250

SECRETARIAL SERVICES Documents, diary, travel, accounts, ﬁling. 0411268920 INSIDE-OUT free consult. Life coaching to move forward. Ph Lisa 0411394139

Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

Fridays | 6684 6336

The best market in the country!

6684 1028 MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886

Aware Counselling

Masti Adler,

• • • •

Yoga & Pilates Shiatsu & Massage Experienced teachers Amazing venue

See timetable & more info:

Successful solutions for any problem PH 66802630 Wendy Purdey Health Fund rebates available

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

BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available

10 min FREE Acutonics Tuning

Becky Martin (Registered Acupuncturist)

Fork session wit Pain OPEN Late every Acupunctuh Women’s Health re Thurs 4-7 & booking - August Psychological Saturdays 10-4 only Facial Rejuvenation 14 Park Street, Brunswick Heads | 02 6685 1088 | baysideacupuncture.com ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

Individual & couple counselling Somatic psychotherapy T 6684 6982 / 0403 730 304 www.awarecounselling.net

Body Based

Psychotherapy Somatic Practice

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Flow Marianna

Flow+ Nikki

Flow+ Geoff

10am

Flow+ Geoff

Flow Tara

Flow Nikki

Flow Geoff

Yin Flow Leigh

Flow Katie

Foundation Vale

4pm 6pm

Surf-Flow Geoff

Flow+ Nikki

Sat Flow+

8am Nikki

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

HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

Sun Yin Flow

Yin Stretch Surf-Flow Leigh Geoff

AUDITIONS for DYNASTY VOICES A new dynamic four part choir, performing works from all periods and genres. To request an audition time in Bangalow, email Emilie misslemasson @gmail.com

www.songdynastymusic.com

WINTER SPECIALS See Website For Details

The Happy Herb Shop Shop 1/5–7 Byron St, Byron Bay Open: Mon 11am–4.30pm Wed, Thur & Fri 11am–5pm Sat 10.30am–5.30pm

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

8 - 9:30am

Sharon

Monday

Slow Gentle Yoga

Daniel

Tuesday

Slow Gentle Yoga

Christina

Wednesday

Slow Gentle Yoga

Daniel

Thursday

Slow Gentle Yoga

Grace

Friday Saturday

10 - 11:30am

Slow Gentle Yoga

Daniel

Slow Gentle Yoga

Christina

Slow Gentle Yoga

Professional Remedial, Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage in a beautiful beachside setting. ½ Hour 1 Hour 1½ Hour Home Visits

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

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617 BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223

VACUUM BAGS BRIDGLANDS

6684 4421

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

0402 323 910

Tubestock to Semi-advanced Buy direct from the grower

MULLUM CREEK NATIVE NURSERY

NICK HART

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380 with our magical botanical extraction machines. Herbs to get you happy, healthy and horny.

Brand New $199. Stainless Steel 16l/min Big I Deals, Byron Ind Est. 66807413

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

beachsideyogaandmassage.com.au

Become an instant herbalist

INSTANT GAS HOT WATER HEATERS

NATIVE PLANTS

Safe, beneficial, authentic yoga

Phone/fax 6684 2978 By appointment only

BESSER BLOCKS $1 each, approx 500. Clean. Sth Golden Beach. 0400930390

The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire.

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

One month intensive Yoga Teaching Training Jan 4-29th Lennox Head BOOK NOW 0418 441 437 | flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher 02 6685 9910 | intouchyogabyronbay.com

FOR SALE

Mullumbimby. 66842511

Upstairs, 144 Jonson St, Byron Bay (next to Mitre 10) 0414 969 187 ananta.com.au

COSTUME HIRE, PROPS, SUITS & ACCESSORIES

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

To suit most makes & models

Yin Stretch Geoff

Tuesdays & Thursdays 5–6.30PM Saturdays 10AM–12PM

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

8am Geoff

HEALTH

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au

TREE SERVICES Flow Geoff

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

BAMBOO PLY

Julie Wells Anne Mannix

Powerful Flow w Geoff Brooks & Co. Flow+ Geoff

TRADEWORK

Classes are Casual class $17 90 mins Unlimited 7-day intro $30* *conditions apply

7am

Mobile 0417 698 227

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

MGEST

TRAUMA ISSUES

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC

KUNDALINI YOGA in the heart of Mullum www.kundalinistudio.org. Ph 0406582418

MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & LIFE COACH

6687 7677

CHIROPRACTOR

Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma. Maureen Bracken 0402205352

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

DENTURES

THIS SUNDAY

6688 6433

KINESIOLOGY

Mulch Supplies Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

BRENT VERCO

HYPNOSIS & EFT

Detox, feel light, clear & vital. Guaranteed! Colonic hydrotherapy, naturopathy, Chineitsang. Natalie 0458633869 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au

PROF. SERVICES LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 22yrs exp. 0417212540

TOXIC & TIRED?

CHILD CARER/NANNY – 15+ yrs exp Great refs. Linda Flower 0421892812

Tuition ...................................... 57 Wanted ................................... 56

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE Brunswick Heads. Ph Yah 0477594800

CHILDCARE

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

THE BYRON SHIRE

Musical Notes.......................... 58 Only Adults .............................. 58

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES

Tallow PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

TREE SERVICES REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• Fence posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Paling fence timber • Offcuts • Banana props • Drummed molasses • Firewood

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

Yoga classes $18 5 class pass $80 Unlimited Passes Available

• • • • •

Upstairs Byron Surf Club 0448 807 798 Mon-Sat

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

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

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

SPEED QUEEN

Commercial grade washing machines Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullum 66842511

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

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, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388

RINNAI GAS HEATERS Big range Best Prices Bridglands Mullum 66842511

CHOPPY CHOP FIREWOOD

Seasoned Hardwood $150 per load, delivered most local areas. Going fast! Ph 0497301831

TEA TREE MULCH CHICKEN MANURE & COMPOST $30/m + delivery. 0424163784

TEAK BED Balinese. Huge, extra-king with mattress $400. Ph 0455033360 CLEM’S CARGO BRUNSWICK HEADS Writers Festival 5 day secondhand

BOOK SALE

Wed-Sun this week. All novels $2 BAMBOO FLOORING as new dark brown 45 sqm approx. Ph 0418173750

BYRON 4 Blueberry Crt. Sat 8am. 2 fridges, cane 2-seaters, decor, 3 sgl beds, LPs, lounge, clothing etc. All in good cond

HOLDEN CAPTIVA 2008 diesel 120,000km, full service history, great condition. $16,000 ono. Ph 0412018784

WRITERS FEST ACCOM Byron/ Ewingsdale. Lovely 1br furn apart, suit cple. Reas rates. 0403022356

DOUBLE CARAVAN with roof, $300pw incl power & gas. Ref check will be carried out. No pets. Wilsons Creek. 0403122808

OCEAN SHORES modern 1br studio, suit quiet working person, wiﬁ, df, unfurn. $280pw. Avail end Aug 0412499399

SUFFOLK PARK Several households combined. Rain, hail or shine. 6 Midgenberry Place. Sat from 7.30am

TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER Nov 03 dual fuel, auto, cruise control, sound system 285,000km $10,500. 0435060771

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

BYRON s-cont 1br granny ﬂat, f-f, n/s, no pets, sgl worker, $300pw. 0424770281

MULLUM 101 McAuleys Lane, Sat 8am. All sorts of goodies

TOYOTA Starlet 98, 1 month rego, will pass pink slip, $1000. 0431369637

BYRON fully-furnished air-conditioned cottage at Glen Villa Resort, 80 Butler St. Conditions do apply, short/long-term considered. All enquiries in person only.

NORTH OCEAN SHORES 1 Hardy Ave, Sat from 8.30am. Awesome clothes: Sass & Bide, Free People, Vintage, local brands & furniture. House for sale also!

HONDA CIVIC VI 2001, 5-door, man, red, great cond, lots spent, incl body kit, 6 months rego, $3999. 0405062164

MULLUM 30 Melaleuca Dr, Sat & Sun 8am, selling house, furniture, doors, tiles, buildg materials, toys, cacti, kitchen sink

Brushcutter/ Pole Saw Combos $199 Petrol Chippers $549 Wicker Furniture Sets $249 Instant Gas Hot Water Systems $199

Many more items to be cleared. New or as new. Dreamrider Building 7-17 Brigantine St, Byron Industrial Estate 9:30am- 5pm. Ph: 02 6680 7413

CARAVANS

SUFFOLK 30 Alcorn St, from 8am Sat. H’hold and ofﬁce items, clothes, shoes, furn, nice things all in good condition

LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au Ute & Driver from $30

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

flea

FUNDRAISER FOR THE BYRON YOUTH SERVICE

Byron

MARKEATC at the Y

STALLS AVAILABLE JULIAN 0490 026 840

MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970

CAR RENTALS

Weekly Rates 0401606707 NEED HELP BUYING A CAR? Phone 0404026859 HONDA CRV 1999 manual, 237,000km, 12 month rego, $4700 ono. 0478765949 SUBARU FORESTER 07 Spec. Ed. low kms, sunroof, leather seats etc rego Oct 15, exc. cond. $12,800. Ph 0419953639

OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195

SUNRISE 83 Sunrise Blvd, Sat 9-1pm (no early birds). Indoor & outdoor furn, tools, camping & sports goods, clothes, timber, assorted household items. MOVING SALE Sat after 8am. 37 Excelsior Cct Bayside, Brunswick Heads MOVING SALE fridge, w/mach, tble+chrs o’locker, wood windows, TV, XBox, games. 29 Manse Rd, Myocum. Sat/ Sun

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

SECURE PERMANENT RESIDENCY $59,000 ono. Bruns Hds. 0431224119

TRACTOR REPAIRS

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

BUSINESS FOR SALE ESTABLISHED HEALING CENTRE One of Byron's longest established healing centres for sale. Extensive database of clients, excellent reputation. Exp & prof practitioners offering massage, healing, readings. Two dynamic and effective websites, incl an online shop of unique new age products. Skype & phone sessions with clients all over Australia. Easy to run business with lots of potential for growth. Great opportunity. Reasonable rent for Byron and ﬂexibility to relocate at anytime. Reasonable price. Please call 0403500827 RAW ECSTASY $50k, all offers considered. Cafe & market/festival position. All stock valued at $30k, walk in walk out. Training given. rawecstasy1@gmail.com 0403674188

PROPERTY FOR SALE

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

GARAGE SALES

CARAVAN 1980s 4.6m long, great for spare room $3400. Ph 0413281324

FUNKY FISH & CHIP SHOP Only 20 min from Byron & 1 street away from the beautiful Richmond River, this popular take-away attracts both locals & a growing number of tourists. Currently operating 5 days pw, this is a great opp offering a solid income & relaxed coastal lifestyle. $90,000. Call Wilson Cregan at Wal Murray, Alstonville 66285700

WANTED

PUG MILL small, wanted for clay work. Ocean Shores. Ph 0416153182

BYRON room, close to town. Student/ worker, all bills incl, $170pw 0413600493

MYOCUM 51 Myocum Downs Drive. Huge sale. 9am-12pm. Furniture, garden equip, lace, linen & lots more

8th August

Lawnmowers $249

BSW MOTORS

MULLUM 43 Morrison Ave, Sat 8am, kids stuff, antiques, stained glass window.

Second Saturday each month 8am - 1pm Gilmore Crescent, Byron Bay

MEGA CLEARANCE CRAZY PRICES!

CAR SERVICE

MYOCUM DOWNS DRIVE beautiful 4br house on 8 acres with pool, views, dam, private, central. Fruit trees & chooks. Avail 14/8-29/10. $450pw. 0431428108

Pre-purchase inspection from $40! Pink slips, service + repair. 10 Bonanza Dr, Billinudgel. 66804999

BRUNS 16 Tweed St. Sat 7am. Compressor, welder, generator, outboard motor, camping, fishing, gas/electric shower, blower, bench grinder & more

MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter van 05 good cond. New fuel pump, alternator, battery. Ideal for camping/work, reg 11/15. Going OS, must sell $9,800 ono. 0423648540

MULLUM Approved MO share, off grid, 5 acres, house + massive studio with rental, amazing views & aspect, gardens & orchards, $520,000. Ph 0428132297

1999 HONDA CRV 2 mths rego $2,500 ono. Ph 0412841866

LIGHT & AIRY MODERN APARTMENT 3 bedroom comfortable home in the heart of Mullum. Spacious, convenient, private courtyard, carport, low maint. Private sale $415,000. Phone Peter 0428765894

1998 HOLDEN RODEO twin-cab diesel ute. 5mths rego $3,500 ono 0412841866

BARGAINS Holden Jackaroo auto 7 seater. Great value family 4x4. SN0005 .......................................$4,495 2007 Subaru Forester XS Columbia 5spd manual 98339km. Immaculate 1 owner complete full service history. AR66RI ..............................$12,490 2003 Holden Crewman Cross8 Ute 4x4 auto a/c p/s. Great value great condition. CA70FH ... $7,490 1998 Toyota Camry auto a/c p/s. 12/15 Rego. 4 Cylinder cheap to run. ZAG843 ...................$1,990 2004 Ford Falcon Wagon auto a/c p/s. 164,208km. Great condition low km’s BC62YW ..............$5,750 2006 Mazda 3 5spd manual a/c p/s. Good service history. BH27MV ...........................................$6,990

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

56 August 5, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

OVERSEAS VISITORS FREE STAY on hobby farm, 2-5 nights, exchange for light duties. Own room with ensuite, suit 1-2 males/couple, 35 min Byron, 15 min beach. Ph Lawrence 02 66777427

REMOVALISTS ANDY’S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533 BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0402199999

HOLIDAY ACCOM.

RetroPod

Vintage Caravan & Camping Hire Holidays - Extra Guests - Events RetroPod.com.au

SHARE ACCOM. OCEAN SHORES spacious room, ensuite, WIR, WiFi, in large house, $190pw inclusive, n/s. 0400013753 FEDERAL Large bedroom in my house. Ensuite, avail Aug. Single $245pw. 0419390498 BYRON room in leafy townhouse, share with 2 fems 30+. Healthy lifestyle. Fem pref, $180pw inc bills. Ph 0488157338 BANGALOW dbl room, ensuite/toilet & entrance, $200pw incl bills. 0402281638 MULLUM share with 3 males, $180pw includes bills. Ph 0427272853 SUFFOLK PARK 2 rooms in large beach house, own deck, close to beach $185pw each + bond & bills. Ph 0411155018 MAIN ARM lge furn room in 3br, 2 bath house, rainforest retreat, working fem pref, $135pw incl bills + wiﬁ. 0420703770 SUNRISE DUPLEX 2br, f/f, Foxtel & HS WiFi, all mod cons. Pref workers or language students. $250pw cpl, $185pw sgl all bills inc. 0423330001 or 66809659 BYRON close to town, room in beautiful spacious apt, pool, tennis court, furn $220pw, veg pref, d/f, n/s. 0488081089

SUFFOLK PARK Studio, 1br, 1 bthrm kitchenette & deck, separate access, suit quiet working sgl, no pets, $270pw inc utilities, 12 month lease. Ph 0419156646 STORAGE AVAILABLE suit caravans, motor homes, boats, trailers, shipping containers. Ph 0410630801

BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK part-furnished private 1br garden apt. Seeking quiet, clean working persons. No pets. $390pw + elec. 4 wks bond & refs req. Avail until 17 Jan 2016. Phone 0427275925

ART STUDIO in beautiful bush setting in The Channon. 3 rooms total area 100 sqm. Free rent in exchange for sharing skills. Ph 0415482009

BYRON HILLS self-contained part-furn studio. $260pw + elect. Working persons, refs req. No pets. Phone 0427275925

SUNRISE DUPLEX 2br, f/f, Foxtel & HS WiFi, all mod cons. Pref workers or language students. $420pw, all bills incl. Bond & adv rent. 0423330001, 66809659 342A MIDDLE POCKET ROAD Delightful 3br, 1 bathroom, fully furnished property with great rural views, $600pw incl elect/water. Tastefully furnished throughout, this property will not last. www.siwickirealestate.com.au Siwicki Real Estate 17 Fingal St Brunswick Heads. Ph 66851206

OCEAN SHORES Three bedroom, two bathroom modern home. Fenced yard, golf course access. Double lock up garage. Outdoor pets negotiable. $500.00 per week. Large four bedroom, two bathroom home. No pets. Single garage. $500.00 per week. Two bedroom timber home. Fenced yard. Pets negotiable. Single carport. $460.00 per week. One bedroom open plan unit. Single garage $275.00 per week.

FNC Property Management

1300 716 707

OCEAN SHORES large 3br house, pool, 2 rooms avail. $160pw ea. 0425291942 SUFFOLK veg house. Healthy upbeat, open-minded/alternative, beautiful home. Decks, pool, WiFi, cats, resp person, $160pw + bills. Ph 0402776647 BANGALOW 2 rooms $140pw ea, both $265. Ensuite room $165pw. Bond $100, no bills, easygoing, single/couple/family welcome, pets neg. 0402651639 SUFFOLK furn room, fem pref, $185pw incl bills, quiet family home. 0414692673 ROSEBANK large room for d/f person, beautiful property + water hole, $100pw + bills. Phone 66882148, 0432702522 BANGALOW room $170pw incl bills & WiFi. 5 min to town. Ph 0401977662 BYRON ROOM + study in artistic beautiful timber, eco-friendly household. Lovely big trees. For n/s tidy wkg person with car. $190pw incl bills. 0412500410

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

New Brighton The Pocket $300pw, 1 bed, Flat, rent includes electricity

Ocean Shores AVAILABLE SOON 3 bedrm, 2 bathrm, DLUG, Houses Please enquire

* RENTAL * * PROPERTIES * * WANTED * 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 elders new brighton.com.au

BRUNSWICK HEADS 3br $430

NTH OCEAN SHORES 1br $280 4br 2bth $550 3br 2bth $600

EWINGSDALE 1br self-cont studio, furn, priv driveway, $350pw. Ph 0416757126 MIDDLE POCKET modern, elevated, self-cont studio, great views. 3 - 6 mth lease, $270pw elec inc. 0421952035

TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE – MULLUM Station St studio. Great creative space! 3 ofﬁces avail, separate leases (take 1 or all 3). Shared reception area, communal kitchen & bathroom. AC, parking, elec, internet, cleaning. $220-300pw +GST. Ph 0419887775 BYRON A&I ESTATE 170 sqm ofﬁce/ warehouse with cafe in complex, RC A/C, avail Sept. 460pw + GST, outgoings inc. No live-ins. Call Baz 0418327731 MULLUM: NEXT TO LULU’S 2 rooms in 1 space: Avail now. $215pw both rooms. Ph 66845346 or 0437080748

POSITIONS VACANT WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post ofﬁce box QUALIFIED CHEF & apprentices for The Deck Restaurant, Byron Golf Club. Contact Jebez 0438251783 ARBORIST WANTED must have MR drivers lic. chainsaw, ﬁrst aid & OH&S green card. Must work well in a team environment. Exp pref. Ph 0402323910 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

3br $470

BILLINUDGEL 3br $400 3br 2bth f/f $620

MULLUMBIMBY

BYRON 2br, 1 bathroom apartment, SLUG, ocean views, no pets, refs req, $430pw. accom@byron 66853805

L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

CALL KIMBERLEY IF YOU WANT YOUR INVESTMENT LOOKED AFTER BETTER THAN IT HAS BEEN...

Cedar Court, Bangalow - $350pw 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 Air con, 1 Carport. Self Contained Cottage Avail NOW. NO Pets

Bangalow

6687 2479

SUFFOLK open-plan 1br studio, priv gdn, forest views, no pets, n/s, suit quiet wkg sgl incl power/water $320pw. 0408078391

SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH

Rural 2br 2bth $550 Office Space $800pcm

bangalowreal estate.com.au

MULLUM beautifully renovated 3br home. Quiet, tropical gdn, walk to shops. No pets $550pw. Avail 29 Aug. Ph 0420855583

MULLUM 2 mins walk to town. Large, light & airy room for consults, massage or therapy. Avail 20 Aug. Anna 0410531544

BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500

Dorroughby $450 p/w Spacious & modern rural family home D with 3 bed, 2 bath & S DLUG. Lrg wrap A Eviews. Lawn around deck with main L Evalley incl. 20mins to Lismore. Avail now! NEW LISTING – Bangalow $520p/w Classic Bangalow Cottage- 2 bed, 1 bath. Freshly painted insideSand E D out, pol floors, gas outlet for heating, L E A gas HW & cooking. Dishwasher, pets neg, Avail end of July. NEW LISTING Bangalow $62,400 p/a Huge retail shed & inc 3 bed cottage ideal for living or Retail. Previously leased by HEATHS OLD WARES. Avail Nov 15. Rent excl of outgoings & GST. NEW LISTING- Federal $800 p/w Att Organic Farmers! 3 greenhouse, 3 shade houses + work shed + roadside hut & water easement._ Plus 4 bed house, 2 Bath, and Office. Avail Now!

SMALL CARAVAN by water hole on friendly farm/community, 8 min Mullum. Suit single, clean-living, n/s. No pets. Bond req. $165pw inc elec & WiFi. 0431702354

BYRON YOUTH SERVICES MANAGER This is a great opportunity to guide our service to a selfsustained, thriving future. Grant applications and innovative fundraising will be a priority, with an initial six-month contract renewable upon success. Information pack available at: www.bys.org.au/aboutus/joinus Applications close 5pm Friday 28th of August

Paciﬁc Highway, Ewingsdale - $425 1 bed, 1 bath, SLUG, Self Contained Granny Flat, with beautiful views. Avail NOW. NO Pets Whian Road, Eureka - $450pw 2 bed, 1 bath, Carport. Rural Cottage In Eureka. Avail NOW. Pets Neg. Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow - $680pw 3 bed,2 bath, Carport. Neat and tidy cottage in Bangalow. Avail 3rd August 2015. Pets Neg For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

19a Byron Street, Bangalow

02 6687 1500

Kitchen Role (plus some front)

Mon-Wed 6am plus gelato We have an opening for a local, long-term position. 25 hrs+. Must have kitchen AND front experience, as also involves helping serve. Barista skills. For more info visit

www.pantry29.com.au

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

GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com NIGHT PASTRY ASSISTANT 2-9pm, Mon-Fri. Training will be provided. Must be ﬁt, reliable and a team player. Local permanent resident only. Please email application/resume to: info@ byrongourmetpies.com.au

MASSAGE THERAPIST female, with health fund rebate. Please send CV to info @beachsideyogaandmassage.com.au CHEF/COOK casual, Sun, Mon, Tues, breakast & lunch. Immediate start. Town Cafe Bangalow. Karl/Katrina 66871010 COOK long-term position in busy Byron b’packer cafe. 30+ hrs/wk, 5 mornings, incl weekends. Email resume stevenmillis@gmail.com

POSITION VACANT ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT/BOOKKEEPER HBI Australia is professional building and construction company based in Byron Bay. We currently have a vacancy for a full-time Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper in our very busy Byron Bay ofﬁce. The successful candidate will have the following attributes: • Strong background in • Some administration tasks bookkeeping and accounts form part of the position so • Excellent attention to detail prior experience in an ofﬁce • Positive attitude and ability to environment preferred, but not essential. work well in a team • Previous experience using an Please forward your resume to: accounting program such as accounts@hbiaustralia.com.au Reckon or MYOB an advantage

FACE-TO-FACE FUNDRAISERS

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR for boutique guest house. Must have 5-star exp. Casual 25+ hrs pw. Weekends essential. escape@gardenburees.com.au

CHEF

Enthusiastic & hard-working with qualifications & experience for our friendly team at busy Bangalow Dining. Permanent residents only. Email resume: eat@bangalowdining.com Phone 0423454773 GARDENER required for Byron home. Weeding, pruning. 0412067574 txt only YOUR CHANCE to join the dynamic team at Fins Kingscliff. Seeking casual fine dining waiter 3-4 nights a week. Email: dining@fins.com.au GUYS 18-27 TO MODEL Backpackers welcome. Surfwear, mood art shots, great money. No experience or fees. Many options. Long est studio. Accredited SSA photographer. Txt details & photo to 0466596100 NEED A RESUME? From $25. Jacleen 0403130165

PERSONAL TRAINERS WANTED

Indonesia’s rainforest are disappearing fast and help is needed to save the two Orangutan species from extinction. As a Face-to-Face fundraiser you will contribute to positive solutions and feel great about your work. You will work with our team in the community at markets, street locations and events as fundraising professionals. To be considered for this role you must have a positive attitude towards meeting new people and be motivated to inspire the general public to sign up as a monthly donor. You will have previous experience in face-to-face fundraising or sales and be able to demonstrate successful outcomes. • Strong communication skills • Passionate outgoing personality Apply by calling • Ability to work in a team • Able to achieve goals 0437 423 119 and by • Willingness to learn and develop new skills • Positive outlook towards work and challenges sending your resume to work@planetfunder.org • Have your own transport

Heart and Soul Health Clubs - Byron Bay Please call Tony 0418 861 154

The following positions are available for Lennox Head beachfront restaurant Beef & Beach.

Your local Recruitment Agency!

Chef – Charcoal grill cook position – Experience cooking on a charcoal grill or in a Josper a positive. Must be able to hold a busy grill section at all times. Full-time position available after trial period. Front of House Shift Manager/staff – Experience running multiple staff/ working in very busy large à la carte restaurant. Food & wine knowledge essential. Bar Manager – Experience in running a busy restaurant bar essential. Knowledge of cocktails, wine & beer a must.

FULLY EXP. BARISTA with outstanding customer service required for casual hours at Twisted Sista Cafe. 66856810

QUALIFIED PAINTER Small jobs OK. Phone Rob 0408900134. Green Painters Lic No: 242107C

FABRICATOR We are looking for a tidy worker with welding, fabricating and mechanical ability to assist with building a 4x4 bus. Must respect the tools and enjoy working on trucks. 2 days per week, 11am-3pm, $28 p/h. TFN req, Ocean Shores. 0427121555

Call Justine on 0414 584 758. www.beaumontconsulting.com.au

Bookkeeper

Great environment & conditions for successful applicants. Only experienced professional need apply. Overseas applicants must have working visas.

• Full time position

Please email one-page resume to: Attn Troy – beefandbeach@thelennox.com.au.

• Quick Books experience including wages essential

A1 LABOURING from $25/hr. Property, farm maintenance, builders, painting, etc. Get your jobs done call A1. 0412469109

TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au

MAINTENANCE/GROUNDSMAN Byron town, caravan accomm provided. Email: motelpinkﬂamingo@gmail.com

MATHS TUTORING Qualiﬁed teacher, 25 years experience. All ages to HSC. Andrew 0413294982

AU PAIR required Suffolk Park, 20 hrs work pw afternoons in exchange for food & accomm, ﬂexible term. 0425873055

DEATH NOTICES

THE ECHO PAPER DELIVERY

The Echo has a contract position to insert, fold, bag (wet weather) & deliver The Echo to the following area: LILLI PILLI, BAYWOOD CHASE, BYRON HILLS, BROKEN HEAD – 1050 papers The successful applicant will have an ABN, a covered area in which to receive papers early in the morning and then to work, and a reliable vehicle. Ideally they will live in the distribution area. They will receive the papers very early (from 3am) on a Wednesday morning and have delivered all the papers by noon Wednesday. Suit mature or stable persons/couples with a strong throwing arm. Previous unsuccessful applicants are welcome to re-apply. Commencing August 2015. Email simon@echo.net.au or phone 0409324724

Jude

Judith May Browning

WORK WANTED We can assist with all of your Temporary & Permanent recruitment needs.

ALL SMALL JOBS painting, design, maintenance. Exc rates. 0434883778

31/03/1950 – 30/07/2015

HATE IRONING?

$25/hr. Suffolk Park. Angela 0414719680

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

Loving mother to Ziggi and Mardi and Nana Juju to Taj, dear sister to Anne and Peter, and beloved friend of many. Her unique and beautiful spirit will be remembered always with love by those lucky enough to have known her.

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

Jude’s funeral wiMl be held on Tuesday 11th of August. Please contact her family for more information if you would like to attend.

EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215

Mullumbimby

• Contract or Salary

Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Full-Time Primary School Teacher Commencing 2016

IMMEDIATE START Please send resume to: courthousemullum@bigpond.com Attention Laurie

Are you a dynamic, creative and experienced Steiner Teacher? We are looking for a skilled teacher to take our beautiful 2016 Class 1 students all the way through to their graduating year, in Class 6. CBRSS is a K-12 school dedicated to the educational principles inspired by Rudolf Steiner. Applications are sought for a suitably qualified and experienced Primary School Teacher. The position commences 15 January 2016. Applications close Friday 21 August 2015. Position description and application process available www.capebyronsteiner.nsw.edu.au.

RETAIL SALES SENIOR 28 HRS PPT Responsibilities: Sales targets, team mgmt, rostering, merchandising, purchasing, WHS Requirements: 5–8 yrs retail sales exp, 3–5 yrs retail mgmt, avail wknds & hols. Send cover letter, resume, referees to stephanie@ crystalcastle.com.au by 10.08.15. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Lens Technician 5 days/FT Fast growing Internet company is looking for a reliable, detail oriented person who enjoys problem solving to work with small lens cutting machines and their hands to cut, ﬁt and install sunglass lenses. Bring your ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to learn; we’ll provide the training. To apply please send resume to jobs@thesunglassﬁx.com.au or call Lainie on 0404 694 626

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Sport

FUNERAL NOTICES

MUSICAL NOTES

JOHNSTONE, KAY

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

Much loved wife of Alan. Loved mother and mother -inlaw of Kathy & Glenn, Jennifer & Paul and David (dec). Loved grandmother of Melanie, Ashleigh, Charlotte, Billy and Asher. Kay will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held at St Martin’s Anglican Church, Mullumbimby on MONDAY (August 10, 2015) commencing at 9.00am followed by burial at the Mullumbimby Cemetery.

Tel: 6684 6232 IAN DAVID MCKAY ARCHITECT / ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNER 16/06/1932 – 27/07/2015

DRUMMER & BASS PLAYER WANTED Rock, blues, punk, slide. Ph 0412469109

LOST & FOUND LOST TORTOISESHELL GLASSES Multi focal, last seen Santos warehouse in Byron Friday morning. Please call Jane on 0413618832

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

PETS PET MEMORIAL SERVICES Experienced celebrant. Together we create a loving farewell. Phone Rosie 0438401716

Meet sleek & slinky Milago! She’s new to the shelter & has already won hearts. With the shiniest black coat & beautiful big green eyes, Milago is a real young stunner. She’s very affectionate & playful & would make an excellent companion for a loving family. To meet Milago, our 4 cute kittens & other cats, visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. If anyone is interested in becoming a foster carer, please contact us. OPEN: Tues 2.30-4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

13.04.1926 ~ 30.07.2015 Late of South Golden Beach formerly of Nelson Bay. Beloved husband of Iris. Loving father of Susan (Dec), Alan, Michael and Christopher. Loving Father-in-law of Judy, Chris, Wendy and Marcelle. A loving granddad and a really great, great granddad to many. Longstanding member of Marine Rescue (Coastal Patrol). A service is to be held at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall on THURSDAY (August 6, 2015) between 2pm and 3.30pm and a celebration of his life will continue from 5pm at that venue. No flowers please. Instead donations to Brunswick Marine Rescue are encouraged.

Tel: 6684 6232

IN MEMORIAM RICHARD CHURCH 7.5.1979 – 8.8.2012

All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net

R.I.P PETS VALE PEPE

Brothers in life, forever now Sadly missed.

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BYRON BAY BEACH BABES Party strippers, lingerie waitresses, exotic dancers & escorts. 7 days fr 4pm Ph 0497641199 www.byronbaybeachbabes.com

IZZIE is an active 12-month-old desexed female Shih-tzu X weighing about 13kg. She loves life, people, children and other dogs. If you can give Izzie a permanent, loving home please contact the Friends of the Pound Rehoming Centre on 07 5524 8590 or Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

HELP SAVE A DOG Become a foster carer for CAWI now Look after a dog for one night or longer if you wish. You can choose to foster a small, medium or large dog if you have a big heart and a fenced yard.

Call Carol now on 0488 415 444. Richie, you live on in all our hearts. We love and miss you so very much. Love from all your friends and family.

Young Isla is a beautiful, young tabby girl. She was found wandering in Ocean Shores. It seems that she once had a good home which she lost and became a ‘street cat’. Isla has a very engaging personality, is friendly, and very happy to be stroked. Full of life and curious. Isla is very adaptable, and will quickly become a happy member of the family who adopt her.

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Devils farewell fans with thrilling last-gasp victory John Campbell

STUDIO good equip. Swap recording/ production for modest accommodation, close to Mullum. Ph 0447095237

Milago Much loved and will always be missed by His wife of 33 yrs, Helen, by his children an their partners, David and Catriona, Kirsten (dec), Robin and David, John, James, Christopher, Holly and Will, and his grandchildren Saskia, Felix, Sarah, Tessa, Archie, Henry and Rose, and by his dogs Dot Com and Jack We’ll meet again. R.I.P. Celebration of his life Friday 14th August at the Byron Bay Community Centre (starting at 11:00am)

PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER

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SOCIAL ESCORTS BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775 BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. New owner, new staff. Open 7 days 10am till late. Outcalls available. Enq 66816038 SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345 LEYLA 19 absolute stunner, model looks, size 6 luscious brunette. Rose, stunning Asian princess, tiny size 6, double D bust, affectionate & loving. Chloe, 18, Gold Coast cutie, size 8, double D bust. 66816038

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Byron Bay’s stuttering tilt at the NRRRL premiership title had another twist at Red Devil Park on Sunday. The boys’ declining fortunes resulted in a relatively modest crowd in the vicinity of 2,188 turning up to witness what was a riveting and passionate contest against the Casino Cougars, who were themselves striving for a spot in the play-offs. It was never pretty - in fact it was quite lacklustre in the first half - but it got the blood pumping as it came down to the wire. The score when the hooter finally blew was 32-26 to the home side, and it was fair reward for the effort put in by every player bar none. Devastated by injury, all those fit and able to pull on the jersey took to the field on a hot and blustery afternoon. Nobody wanted to cast their mind back to the first round encounter when the Devils traveled west to put in, with a much stronger side on paper, their poorest performance of the year. Byron this time played with commitment but not a lot of urgency to trail 12-6 at the break, their try coming from

full-back Hayden ‘Rupert’ Rosenbaum. What a tough little customer he is. With his razor sidestep and blistering turn of pace, he collected a wicked pass twenty from the line and left the Casino defenders floundering in his dash to the sticks. But the drama came in the second forty. “It’s not the dog in the fight, it’s the fight in the dog’ is the timeless adage that best sums up Byron’s performance. The boys got off to a flyer when second-rower Joey ‘Flash’ Gordon, marauding down the right side of the pitch all day, made just enough of a break for the eager support and many hands to put winger Nathan ‘Nellie’ Nichols in for a try. Immediately upon the restart, they were down that flank again, with Rosenbaum, having rejoined the battle after a heavy knock, gathering a chip on the tip of his fingers and planting the pill next to the uprights. At 14-12, the crowd was finding its voice and when Joe ‘Senator’ McCarthy crossed they went berko. The Cougars responded quickly and threatened again - but cometh the hour, cometh the man. Gordon took

a breathtaking intercept and sprinted 185 metres, maybe even more, with the crowd riding him like Jim Pike on Phar Lap. Nobody deserved a try more and, in a week in which the Goodes story shamed the nation, nobody had more right to do his indigenous dance. Onya Joey, we love you. If that wasn’t specky enough; with the clock ticking down and sides locked at 26-all, and the barbarians hammering at the gate, and the ref blowing a welter of penalties to the Cougars, the Bay threw caution to the wind. Courage exhibits itself as much through the spirit of bold endeavour as it does through physical toughness. Refusing to let the ball die, and backing each other up again and again for one more pass, the Devils registered a magnificent Harlem Globetrotters try to Alex ‘Sir Frank’ Packer. It was totally ab-fab. The finals might be beyond them - so much depends on unlikely results elsewhere - but Byron’s last round clash is with their neighbours, the mighty Mullumbimby Giants, at Les Donnelly Field. Go support the boys, in red or blue and gold - they’ve earned it. It’s the greatest game of all.

Action in the bellydancer’s jewel Brian Mollet

Lomath Oval shone like a jewel in the navel of a bellydancer for the east-of-thehighway derby in the Nick Shand Memorial cricket series pitting the condo-dwelling Byron Full-Tossers against the shark-dodging surf dudes of Suffolk Park, known as the Swingers. Levi called correctly and surveying the freshly flayed outfield and the springlike sunshine ordered his Swingers to have a swing. Owen (35) and Chi put on 40 for the first wicket un-

til Brian’s (1–14) ubiquitous outswingers claimed the first scalp. The Tossers had a good run before drinks as Adam (3–5) cut into the top order but from there the pendulum was all Swingers as Aza (30) and Wortho (35) put some rare moments of fear into the denizens of the adjacent skatepark. The Swingers cashed in in the closing overs as the inspirtional ‘rocket’ Rod (22 n/o) thumbed his nose to Father Time and with help from ‘tiny’ Jim biffed the Swingers to a rampantly throbbing se-

ries high total of 198. After the break the Swingers struck the first blows as Jim and Luke (2–16) eroded the top order. Jamie (40) and Adam (24) then set about pulling the sagging Tossers, as it were, back into calculations. A hot catch from Jim ended the partnership off Aza’s (2–16) bowling and, despite some defiant stuff from Janny (24), Brian and John of the Tossers couldn’t bring it to a climax, falling 28 short of the total. Next week the Geckos and Main Arm battle it out for fourth spot in the finals.

Massive Ram attack The Lennox Sharks came to Byron on the weekend eager to be the first to take a win from competition leaders, the Northern Hotel Byron Bay Rams. They didn’t quite have what it takes… One of the reasons was Byron striker James Tomlinson, seen here battling Lennox Head’s dogged defence. To see the entire game play visit: www.echo.net.au and look for the sport tab in Local News.

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Community at work On The Horizon DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘On The Horizon’ to editor@echo.net.au.

Mullum CWA Ladies welcome to monthly meeting of the Mullumbimby Branch of CWA on Wednesday 12 August at 10am in the CWA Rooms Mullumbimby at Tincogan Street. Membership enquiries Sue 6684 1675. Also handicraft classes in crochet, knitting and embroidery; enquiries Margaret 6684 2956.

Volunteer Expo Byron Shire Volunteer Expo – If you are interested in volunteering, come along on 17 September 10am–2.30pm at the Byron Community Centre. Free

Regular As Clockwork DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.

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

#StartupByron #StartupByron Un-Networking meets the first Thursday of every month, focused on connecting anyone interested in startups or small biz. See http:// www.startinno.com/events/2015/5/7/ startupbyron-un-networking.

Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality 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.

Junior chess club The Mullum junior chess club meets after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. All ages, all standards, encouragement and professional coaching. Ph Mike 6684 6281.

Bridge club

Entry, ph 6685 6807 or www.byroncentre.com.au.

U3A Brunswick Valley U3A Brunswick Valley Tues 11 August 10am–noon at the Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Professor Louis Roller, Honorary Professor in Pharmacy Practice at Monash University, will discuss ‘You and Your Medicine’. Visitors welcome. Phone 6685 1732.

Garden Club Byron Bay Garden Club will share lunch at 12.30pm followed by our meeting on Saturday 8 August at Byron Bay Services Club. Guest-speaker topic – Bromeliads. Enquiries Jeni 6685 7816.

Wilsons Creek Landcare

Tuesdays at the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre come join Neighbourhood Ukes and learn ukulele 9.45am. Then join our local Cuppa Tea Choir from 10.30am.

Craft group The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Come and chat, enjoy a

Coast to Coast Animal Friends peace and celebration for all creatures on Sunday 9 August, 10.30am–4pm at Apex Park, Byron Bay. See http:// coasttocoastanimalfriends.org.au.

Friendship Morning Tea Ladies Friendship Morning Tea Wednesday 12 August at the Brunswick Heads Uniting Church Centre, 10am–noon.Contact 6685 1487.

Wed mornings 8.30–11.30 at Water Lily Park. New players welcome. Phone 6680 5791.

Bush School Each Thursday during term time the Brunswick Bush School takes kids 6–13 years out into the bush to learn, grow and connect with each other and the land. Meets at 9am outside the Brunswick Surf Club, group returns 3pm. Facebook: Brunswick Bush School and email: brunsbushschool@gmail.com.

Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum at corner of Myocum & Stuart Sts Mullumbimby open every Friday 10am–12 noon and market Saturdays 9am–1pm. Discover your local history. Bangalow Museum & Tea Room open from Wednesday–Friday, 10am–3pm, cnr of Ashton & Deacon Sts, Bangalow. Volunteers sought – please contact the museum 6687 2183.

Seniors Groove 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.

U3A discussion group U3A over-50 discussion group Thursdays 10am in Mullumbimby ExServices Club.

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

Mamas’ Support Group

Learn ukulele

Animal celebration

cuppa, the company and your craft. Bring lunch and whatever else you need. All welcome. Do you prefer patchwork and quilting? Come along on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.

Spanish conversation

Free English as a Second Language classes in Mullumbimby, suitable for beginners to advanced learners. More info call 0421 796 529 or 6674 7267.

World Breastfeeding Week 1–7 Aug – Mullumbimby Australian Breastfeeding Association display at Mullumbimby Library and breastfeeding-friendly story time Friday 10.30am.

Curry Night

Quota Club

ESL classes

Breastfeeding Week

Wilsons Creek Huonbrook Landcare AGM, Coral Tree Review and Landcare Future – community meeting at 6.30pm on Wed 12 Aug at Wilsons Creek hall, followed by curry and

Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club Mondays and Saturdays 12.30 for 12.45pm start. Visitors welcome. If you need a partner please ring Phyllis Keyte on 6684 1103. The Byron Mamas’ Support Group meets at Red Tent Yoga, Byron Industrial Estate, during term time. Best for mums with bubs under 12 months. 11–12.30 gentle yoga, followed by morning tea and sharing circle. More info on Facebook.

project update. Info 6684 0378.

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. 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.

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

Men’s Groups Complete Men has regular fortnightly men’s groups on different nights in both Byron and Mullum. Call Tim Fisk 0422 508 533.

Tennis Ocean Shores Tennis Club Mon and

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Friday 4 September 7pm at Newrybar Hall. A traditional curry prepared by Bev Singh. Bookings essential by 21 August – Tony 6687 2267 or email ne-

Repair Cafe 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.

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

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. Dzogchen Study Group – 4th Saturday of each month at Brunswick Heads Community Centre. Contact Katie 0417 798 726 or qld@shenpenaustralia.org for more info.

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 2.30–4.30pm at Brunswick Heads RSL Hall.

Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq Liz 6684 2622 nights.

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

Low-cost food 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. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay.com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.

Free study groups Northern Rivers Anthroposophical society wishes to inform interested people of four ongoing study groups

wrybarhall@gmail.com.au. Fundraiser for the hall. Brunswick Valley VIEW Club celebrates its 30th birthday luncheon meeting at Ocean Shores Country Club Thursday 13 August 10.30am. Members’ apologies please to Rae 0427 103 072.

in conjunction with Byron Bay Writers Festival 2015 and the Bangalow CWA present afternoon tea with Jackie French, Senior Australian of the Year, 2pm for a 2.30pm start, Thursday 6 August, Moller Pavilion, Bangalow Showgrounds. Tickets $10 from Bangalow Newsagency/Bookworms & Papermites – 6687 1396.

Nitschke visit

Conscious Dance Practice

VIEW Club

To learn what your options are when making end-of-life choices, come to the meetings held quarterly. There will be a workshop held in September with Dr Philip Nitschke. Phone Elaine for more details – 0421 796 713.

Transport (TBBCT) assists people who are unable to access mainstream transport and is currently seeking volunteer drivers from Ocean Shores, Byron Bay, Lennox Head and Alstonville areas. Call 1300 875 895 for more information.

Art Cube Nesting Birds by Anne Leon, to 10 August at the Art Cube, Byron Shire Council foyer, Mullumbimby. An exhibition of plant-dyed paper, watercolour, gold leaf in timber cheese boxes. See more of Anne’s work at http:// www.anneleon.com.au.

Explores Mindfulness Movement & Music; live music by Cleis Pearce, Sun 9 August, Suffolk Park Community Hall, 9.30–11.30, by dana/donation.

Free training for youth

Middle Pocket Landholders

YWCA offers free training for young people 17–24yrs in Certificate II in Hospitality. Starts on 5 August for 15 weeks. Support with transport. Contact Brooke 6625 5800.

If you are interested in restoring the native vegetation on your property and forming a Landcare group please contact Chantni on 6680 1159 or 0400 690 786.

Bangalow Historical Society AGM on Monday 10 August at 2pm at the Museum on cnr Ashton & Deacon Streets, Bangalow. All members welcome. Enquiries 6687 2183.

Tea with Jackie French

Drivers wanted

Friends of the Libraries, Byron Shire

Tweed Byron & Ballina Community

Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of non-profit community groups.

Historical Society AGM

that focus on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. Enquiries 6684 5180.

Mungo’s Crossword

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.

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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.

Toastmasters 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.byronbaytoastmasters.org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays at 7pm, Presbyterian Church Hall in Mullum. Please call Shanti 6684 8024 for more info.

Bangalow CWA Bangalow CWA invites 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.

CoDA 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.

Liberation Larder 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.

Drug support groups 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 non-profit community groups.

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1. Dirty urinal waste area – a patriotic chorus! (2,3,10) 9. Support T’s resolutions (9) 10. Lost soul grasps territory flower (5) 11. Infants embrace Gore’s sums (6) 12. Bans utensil found in pubs (8) 13. Bringing up short Sultana (6) 15. Hell, hair is a dreadful problem (8) 18. Shoots the rabble; well, a fragment (8) 19. Rank numerical data about university (6) 21. Passes laws again as replies contain two different directions (8) 23. Rodent hearts sulphur gel (6) 26. A picture to impress! (5) 27. Promulgation of decree takes back stick and staff, between times (9) 28. Disney, with enthusiasm, took mother to tidal wave – there’s a song about it! (8,7)

1. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 15. 18.

DOWN 1. Lexicographer deconstructs “bestrew” (7) 2. Like crib for course? (5) 3. To enhance a narrative with fictitious additions, author Bob surrounds himself with an English doctor and an illegal drug (9) 4. Runs around the big vessels (4) 5. Temperature, arsenic, psychosis – what a state! (8) 6. A last, desperate Titan – he has the world on his shoulders (5) 7. Overture to green French navel gazer (9) 8. Chocolate cuddles (7) 14. Among those people, a first class student. That’s where the cheque is! (2,3,4) 16. Breast the stockade and return thanks – a fair exchange (3,3,3) 17. North African retainer breaks down (8) 18. Deviant, you say, in your field of vision (7) 20. Carpets woven in all the colour ranges (7) 22. Shadow minister acts as an accomplice in crime, we hear (5) 24. Bomb creates small inferno (5) 25. Mother, I’m hurt really badly! (4)

19. 21. 23. 26. 27. 28.

National affirmation in song (2,3,10) Vertebrae (9) National flower of India (5) Sums, tallies (6) Drinker’s seat (8) Dried grape (6) Trouble, danger (8) Fragment or broken piece of pottery (8) Standing, social position (6) Performs again (8) Dessert made of flavoured eggs and cream (6) Picture, replica (5) Process of formalising a law (9) Our unofficial national song (8,7)

DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 14. 16. 17. 18. 20. 22. 24. 25.

American maker of dictionaries (7) English racecourse (5) Decorate, adorn (9) Pots, often containing ashes (4) Australian state (8) Book of maps (5) One who is inward-looking, navel gazer (9) Cuddles, snuggles (7) Where the cheque is, or more likely isn’t! (2,3,4) Fair retaliation or exchange (3,3,3) Citizen of a North African republic (8) Range of vision, scope (7) Rainbows, range of colours (7) Shadow minister for workplace relations, Eric ….. (5) Outer casing of nut or egg (5) Cripple, injure severely (4)

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