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Both the Greens mayor and Greens local state representative are at odds over the Butler Street Reserve location for a bus interchange in Byron Bay, which is currently being planned by Transport for NSW. Council’s general manager Ken Gainger announced the project last week on behalf of the state government; it was an election promise by the National Party.

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Council’s top brass apologise Council’s general manager (GM) Ken Gainger has apologised to the Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan Leadership Group and the community after two large gums and a palm were cut down in Railway Park without warning. Additionally Council staff appear to have misled the community by saying via email to the Byron Environment Centre (BEC) that the

masterplan leadership team provided community feedback ‘that the BEC kiosk in Railway Square would best be located elsewhere.’ But Donald Maughan, co-chair of the Byron Bay Masterplan Team (BBMPT), told The Echo that, ‘The community group of the BBMPT had no knowledge of what was happening around the rotunda [kiosk] and do not know what is going on

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with regard to the letter from Council to relocate.’ Maughan also says the outcome of the masterplan group’s meeting last Wednesday was ‘total confusion’. He said, ‘The BBMPT had been expecting a reasonably detailed plan on what was going to be happening in that zone at [the] masterplan meeting, but were disappointed as there seemed to be a lack of definition of exactly the perimeter of the zone advertisement

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we were talking about.’ Mayor Simon Richardson, who has also apologised to the community, told The Echo, ‘the masterplan leadership team were thrown under a bus.’ The mayor’s apology comes just weeks after departing shots from fellow Greens member Tom Tabart, who told The Echo the mayor is being continued on page 5

Greens Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith, said she is ‘appalled that our iconic market space in Butler Street is being replaced with a giant bus interchange.’ Ms Smith said, ‘There are so many innovative ways to do bus terminals these days; just look at what the Qld government is doing.’ ‘Losing an iconic public space and replacing it with a transport terminal does not seem innovative at all. ‘The idea that we have to lose a heritage neighbourhood and a wellloved community market space to make way for a bigger road, car spaces and a bus terminal seems to me very sad indeed,’ said Ms Smith. But those views don’t appear to be shared by fellow Greens party member and mayor Simon Richardson, who supports the interchange. He said Transport for NSW had decided on its relocation, and that there would be insufficient room on the railway reserve for buses to turn around ‘without significant land clearing’. The mayor said, ‘When we start talking about icons, I think when it comes to the Byron markets you need continued on page 3

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The closure will result in the loss of jobs for 12 local staff. Also lost will be the training ground KC’s has

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provided for teenagers, with more than 30 juniors being employed over the years. KC’s managers say they would like to thank everyone – customers, staff, suppliers, neighbouring businesses and the whole community – for their support over the years and especially since the closure has been announced. ‘There’s always been something going on in the community that we’ve been involved with. ‘Our speciality has been slicing onions for sausage sizzles – for the school, the VRA, the surf club and other

groups,’ says Colleen. The news comes as a blow for locals and visitors, especially in light of the closure of Brunswick Seafood (the old ‘Co-op’) mid-year. Local residents for nearly 18 years, Colleen and Leon aren’t sure yet what their next step will be. The Echo understands that the new owner plans to redevelop the building with a view to opening a cafe. KC’s have a closing down offer of discounted drinks and groceries, and are looking to sell their equipment (enquiries to 6685 1952).

No parking signs, rocks along Broken Head spark anger Some locals are unimpressed with Council’s recently erected no-parking signs from Whites Beach to Seven Mile Beach in Broken Head. Surfer Joey Mason told The Echo, ‘Many locals and I are very angry about this as it’s one of the last places of solace away from the encroaching tourist crowds and now we can’t park there even for a surf.’ And while large rocks have also been placed around parking areas, someone has taken to the signs with spray paint so many are now unrecognisable. Mason told The Echo he rang Council to find out more. ‘The person who seemed to be head of traffic and parking didn’t even know where Seven Mile Beach was.’ ‘They had no clue about the rocks being moved, the signs being installed or anything about the whole back beaches of Broken Head. If they are the head of the department and have no clue about what’s going on, what does that say about decisions being made and implemented?’ ‘The only reason I could see Council doing this is to stop campers. So why didn’t they put “no camping al-

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lowed”, but day parking allowed 5am from till 10pm’? ‘Or allow locals with Council stickers or National Parks stickers to park there? ‘But shutting everybody out, including fishermen and surfers who use the beach all the time, is taking a pretty aggressive stance. It appears implemented without any community consultation.’ The Echo did not receive a reply by deadline from staff or Cr Basil Cameron, who is on Council’s Local Traffic Committee. But minutes from a Traffic Committee meeting from Sep-

tember 19 say that, ‘Residents have requested that a shared zone be implemented over the full length of Seven Mile Beach Road.’ A Shared Zone is a ‘road or network of roads where the road space is shared safely by vehicles and pedestrians.’ While the committee did not support a shared zone, they made the following comments in the minutes: ‘Because of the concerns about the speed of vehicles, Council [will] investigate existing and other potential signage and traffic-calming devices and delineation. Management… will undertake the investigation works once a budget source has been identified and approved.’ It follows what Council says are ‘ongoing complaints and requests from local residents’, where key issues raised include: ‘illegal camping, campfires (potential for bushfires), parking speed of vehicles access for emergency services, environmental damage to the nature reserve, dead wildlife, antisocial and inappropriate behaviour, graffiti, defecation in the reserve and on the roadside and vandalism to public property.’

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Look out, Byron – Australia’s best guitarists, including Kevin Borich, Phil Emmanuel, Jeff Lang, Fiona Boyes, Paul George and Steve Edmonds are set to perform at The Byron Bay Guitar Festival from November 10 till 12. The iconic Byron Bay Brewery will host the threeday event, which will see 43 diverse live performances over two stages. Festival director and Byron Music’s Nick Sergi says Byron is home to a long list of professional musicians and a hub of activity for all arts and music enthusiasts. He said, ‘The area is already home to a wealth of live music, arts and cultural events and, with our beautiful beaches and hinterland, it really is the perfect destination for a guitar festival!’ ‘There will be guitar-based music of all genres – jazz, blues, gypsy, swing, rock, latin, funk and even Mex metal. There will also be ten specialty seminars and masterclasses, presented by artists and major sponsors. A raffle will also offer prizes totalling nearly $10,000! All proceeds will go to our charitable partners MMAD, BUDDI and Be Happy Music Club.’

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Byron’s clothing-optional beach gets a reprieve Chris Dobney

In a move that has given hope to both Tyagarah residents and naturists, Byron Shire Council resolved at their Thursday meeting to continue to allow nude bathing on a reduced stretch of Tyagarah Beach, starting 200 metres south of Grays Lane and ending well north of Elements Resort. Cr Paul Spooner (Labor) announced at the meeting that he had withdrawn his original motion to ban nude bathing and posted a new motion that would have allowed nude bathing at an increased number of beaches in the Shire.

But an amendment by Cr Basil Cameron was carried instead, which will set perimeters. It gained the support of Greeens councillors Michael Lyon, Jeanette Martin and Sarah Ndiaye, together with independent Cate Coorey.

Signage erected The motion commits Council, after four years of inaction, to erect signage on the beach within two weeks indicating exactly where the clothing-optional section is, and also requires Council to review the situation again in three months. In the meantime, Council

will liaise with police, naturists and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in an attempt to establish whether there is a more suitable alternative for a less remote clothing-optional beach in the Shire. The move follows reports of exhibitionism and sexual harassment of women at the beach, which activities appear to have increased following police crackdowns at the adjacent tea-tree lakes (which are not part of the declared nudist area). But it also follows on the heels of the creation of a Safe Beaches liaison committee –

comprising police, NPWS, Elements Resort and naturists – earlier this year. As a result of that group’s formation, police have been given 4WD access onto the beach from Elements Resort and NPWS have erected new signage at the Tyagarah Beach carpark and tea-tree lakes spelling out the penalties for offensive behaviour. Cr Cameron said, ‘All efforts [to stop it] have been undermined by the fact that we [Council] haven’t put up signs.’ ‘If we put up signs, the authorities have an ability to enforce them – the police and others can take action.’

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tell, it’s only a handful of market stallholders who are resisting this,’ he said.

No plans or costs The Echo has asked local Nationals MLC Ben Franklin when the community can expect plans or costings on the project, and if modelling/a study would be presented to market stallholders to ‘demonstrate that the disused rail corridor would work for them while the interchange is built.’ No comment was received by print deadline. Q Editorial page 12

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Byron’s buffering: our long wait for bandwidth Paul Bibby

It’s an experience so common in the Shire some have started calling it ‘the Byron pause’. You’re indulging your latest NetFlix addiction, or downloading an important whale song interpretation app, when suddenly the internet slows to a crawl. You sit and stare, bloodpressure rising, as the page reloads at the speed glaciers used to travel at before we ‘streamlined’ them with climate change. Eventually you give up and return to such 19th-century practices as book reading and face-to-face conversation. It’s a classic first world problem of course, but spare a thought for those whose livelihood depends on being connected. Web-based businesses are spawning like mushrooms across the Shire as locals figure out creative ways to earn a gluten-free crust in the region’s undernourished job market. Yet their hard work is being hampered by the lack of fast, reliable internet, and the National Broadband Network (NBN) is far from a safe bet to solve the problems.

The digital divide Andrew Fisher, the owner of Byron-based internet mar-

keting company 30Acres, said local internet access was ‘woefully short of the mark’ for those working online. ‘It’s actually a bit embarrassing when you’re dealing with a client overseas and your Skype connection keeps dropping out,’ Mr Fisher says. ‘We’ve found that it’s more reliable to use our mobile networks rather than rely on the ADSL connections, particularly at certain times of the day.’ He said the lack of decent internet was holding back Byron’s potential to become a hub for e-businesses. ‘There are a lot of startups here now and I think it’s a big positive for the Shire because they’re creating jobs, and they’re also a bit more sustainable than the tourism and hospitality industries in terms of the impact on our infrastructure. ‘But it [the lack of reliable internet] is slowing things down.’ And it’s not just web marketing and design companies in town that are being held back. Dozens of small businesses selling everything from candles to coffee beans conduct the majority of their trade online, often from the hinterland where internet is about as reliable as a canolapowered helicopter.

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Unreliable The director of Next Wave Communications, Matthew Adan, said many local businesses that used webpages designed by his company battled with unreliable internet on a regular basis. ‘If you’re running [a business] from home and you’ve got a couple of kids on devices it can be a nightmare,’ he said. ‘When you’re in the back end of your website trying to update your products and it’s just dropping out it makes life very difficult. ‘It’s ridiculous to think that

we still don’t have decent internet in this country. This should have been sorted out by now.’

Uploading videos a challenge A common theme among the internet-related issues for local businesses is the difficulty of uploading video – the mother’s milk of communication in the digital age. Lau Guerreiro from local web design company MindProducts said he’d had to tell one of his clients he couldn’t do their video editing.

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Byron is, of course, about to become the latest recipient of that exciting digital revolution known as the National Broadband Network (NBN). Well parts of the Shire anyway. While the new network goes online in Suffolk Park this week and in Byron Bay in December, other towns and suburbs are still years away. Most people will have to wait until at least the middle of next year to get hooked up and others, such as the residents of Main Arm and Federal, won’t be enjoying highspeed internet until 2019. And of course there’s no guarantee that any of us will be getting what we’ve paid for. The frailties of the NBN’s FTTN (fibre to the node) connections have been well documented, particularly the network’s failure to deliver anything approaching high speed. The company responsible for rolling out the NBN says that of the 12,300 premises that access the new network, 10,600 are expected to receive fibre to the node. A couple of hundred will enjoy a faster and more reliable fibre to the premises service and 1,700 will receive

fibre to the curb [kurb], a method that is little different from FTTN in practical terms.

Fixed wireless towers for rural The rest, particularly those out of town, will rely on fixed wireless – connecting to broadband via an NBN tower within a one-kilometre radius. A number of areas have already been connected to this service, with mixed results. The fixed wireless tower on Manse Rd, Myocum, has had multiple complaints and is apparently overloaded with too many users, though there has been talk of an upgrade. Others say their connection is reasonable but not spectacular. ‘You wouldn’t want to do any heavy lifting,’ says Andrew Fisher of the fixed wireless connection at his home in Coorabell. ‘You can stream a movie pretty comfortably but that’s about it.’

Philosophical Patrick Gray, who produces a cyber-security podcast from his home in Sunrise is philosophical about the prospect of the NBN. ‘Hopefully it will be addressing some of these issues,’ he says. ‘But if you’re a web developer you just have to find a way. You can find okay broadband, but you have to look for it – it’s part of living and working in Byron Bay.’

MP calls on govt to spearhead Richmond River clean-up With the Richmond River is a serious state of degradation, Ballina MP Tamara Smith (Greens) is calling on the state government to chip in to help restore the waterway In July, the Richmond scored a D- for river health in a scorecard compiled by Ecohealth and the University of New England. And earlier in the year, an organisation of concerned community groups was formed to look at tackling the issue. While Ballina’s deputy mayor Keith Williams has fellow councillor support for a $300,000 budget to clean up the river, Ms Smith says an all-of-government approach is vital if the river is

to be saved. She said, ‘I have written to the premier in support of Ballina Shire Council’s request that I organise a NSW government response to oversee the many different improvements needed to rehabilitate the 237km long Richmond and its tributaries,’ Ms Smith said. ‘The Richmond River is of national significance; it should not be left solely to local councils such as Ballina Shire Council or its ratepayers to bear the burden of rehabilitating a river that has been neglected by state government for decades.’ ‘Improving the health of the river will be good for fishing, and great for tourism.’

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led by the GM, is not across the operation aspects of council and needs to improve his communication skills. Tabart told The Echo on October 18, ‘the general manager runs councillors like a clockwork train.’ The mayor explained how the events unfolded. ‘I was away and only when I returned on Wednesday I found out then about the trees – I was told they were preparatory works, yet the leadership didn’t know this. ‘I didn’t know the trees were being cut down until Thursday, which had nothing to do with the masterplan.’ He said it was an opportunity lost to kick off a very positive project for the town and trust and goodwill in the community need to be restored. Asked what, as mayor, he was planning to do to address such an issue should it occur in the future, he replied that if the ‘level of miscommunication is so fundamentally entrenched, then protocol won’t fix it.’ ‘This was extremely disrespectful to all the community leaders who are looking after the masterplan’, he said. Asked where the buck stops (between staff and

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councillors), he said he ‘didn’t know but would like to know.’

GM’s mea culpa Council’s general manager Ken Gainger told The Echo, ‘First the mea culpa. Yes, I did authorise staff to undertake preparatory works in the park as a prelude to the definitive upgrade works to come once approved by the Masterplan Leadership Group (MPLG) and Council.’ ‘The preparatory works were needed before any upgrade could begin. The preparatory works authorised included the removal of two trees – one of which is renowned for dropping limbs – so its removal was primarily a public-safety factor. ‘I acknowledged that we underestimated the level of public interest in the trees’ removal and neither con-

sulted nor communicated this adequately. I have publicly apologised for this (see Council’s website). ‘The masterplan leadership group held a design charette for the park in July, and the landscape architect commissioned by Council attended. ‘The landscape architect took his design instructions from the MPLG, not from Council. The charette design brief notes are very high level with little detail, so it is unsurprising that the draft plans prepared were not high on detail. ‘It is usual practice for detailed construction drawings to be produced once the concept plans are approved. ‘The MPLG agreed with the landscape architect that the Cottonwoods should remain and be a feature of the upgrade plans. This has been honoured by the architect in the draft concept plans. The MPLG also supported Council liaising with the owner of the former Byronian Cafe to encourage an outdoor dining option on the northern fringe of the park – and in fact facilitated this by providing contact details and setting up a meeting. This was taken into consideration when the landscape architect and an independent

tree consultant were consulted on the health of the trees including those along the northern edge of the park. ‘With regard to the Byron Environment Centre (BEC) kiosk notice, I have no direct knowledge of its issue or the significance of December 13. I presume this timing was connected to grant funding project delivery timelines. ‘My understanding is that retention of the kiosk was not part of the MPLG design brief, while for example retention of the Cottonwoods was. ‘So why the haste in preparing Railway Park for upgrade? There are several reasons including the concern of market stallholders about the need to relocate while bus-interchange works commence at Butler Street in March 2018 (current estimate given to Council), grant funding timing imperatives, and frustration expressed by MPLG leaders at the September meeting about the lack of progress with the Railway Park project. ‘I reiterate that none of this excuses the lack of consultation on tree removal; I am merely trying to provide some context.’ Q See editorial page 12

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Convincing each other through discussion sure beats any alternative humans have come up with, goes the saying. It’s either brute force or the gentle art of persuasion that gets things done. Classical Greek philosopher Aristotle defined three ways to achieve persuasion: ethos, logos and pathos. Ethos is appealing to one’s ethical sensibilities, logos is about using logic, and pathos is appealing to emotion. So it’s clear that Trump, for example, only uses pathos to wield power. While ethics and logic are not important in Trump World, many politicians valiantly still attempt to persuade others using ethos, logos and pathos. Were that successfully deployed at last Thursday’s Council meeting? Well perhaps… but before councillors yabbered away, it was the people’s time to shine during morning public access. The return of the Rural Land Use Strategy, which is a ‘planning instrument’ that sits alongside LEPs and DCPs etc, was received with mixed reviews. Representing Community Associations Byron Shire (CABS), Matthew O’Reilly said it was a good and transparent process with consultation that led to a good outcome. But Judy Macdonald, who represented the Main Arm Residents’ Association, was not so impressed. She said the strategy, ‘lacks detail and was not developed in line with other policies’.

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‘These policies are yet to be formulated,’ she said. ‘This open approach [to planning] could bring good or bad outcomes. Increased engagement is needed… This was an election issue… There are no village plans; we need to control what happens in our villages. A new working relationship [with the community] needs to be developed.’ The Rural Land Use Strategy was finalised later in the day, ready to be posted off to the state government to consider.

Planning decisions But on with the show: regular Council watchers know that a large amount of time is spent debating how to deal with developments. There needs to be a firm, mature decision when it comes to public interests, expectations and equity. One example is The Farm, which occupies the northern entrance to Byron Bay just off the Pacific Highway on Ewsingsdale Road. Perhaps they are victim of their own success, given the constantly full carpark and

a packed restaurant, bakery and flower shop. But it’s also a farm, as the name suggests, and apart from producing local food, the owners educate the public on the importance of sustainable farming practices. Regardless, rules need to be followed, considering The Farm’s DA morphed somewhat over time and has been accused of non-compliance and DA breaches. Greens Cr Michael Lyon led the charge, arguing that ‘while a lot is made of the positives, there are negatives.’ He said, ‘Other businesses have suffered; many in Byron and surrounding regions… the original approvals are different [from the present DA]. We need to make a statement and get on the front foot.’ Meanwhile, mayor Simon Richardson disagreed with his fellow Greens councillor and made his position largely by using pathos. Sounding less and less like a Greenie at every Council meeting, Cr Richardson played down the importance of consistent planning principles and instead highlighted

the success of the business. There is benefit beyond planning, he said, and pointed to one of his proudest achievements – rezoning the Byron Arts and Industry Estate. Once full of illegal activities, he explained that a good outcome was brokered when mixed uses (residential and light commercial) were approved. ‘It was sent to the state government and it was accepted.’

Positive outcome ‘What is occurring [at The Farm] is on the whole positive, he said. ‘The land is better now than before; it’s been enhanced. Every square inch of the property has farming activities on it. Yes, transgressions were made. We are not committing ourselves other than to a proposal which we can knock back [if needed] in a few months.’ The mayor continued to spruik The Farm’s positives, such as assisting women from the SHIFT project and donating to the Liberation Larder. ‘The business and education on the site are occurring at a high quality,’ he said. In contrast, independent Cr Cate Coorey was not so impressed. Her foreshadowed motion to ‘Not endorse the progression of a Planning Proposal’ and bring The Farm into compliance ‘with the conditions of consent of the original DAs,’ was unsupported. Cr Coorey said that after two DAs and nine months in trying to get them to comply, ‘They will continue to be able to operate as is,’ if her foreshadowed motion was supported.

‘This should be brought into line. NSW Farmers sent us a letter saying this does not comply with RU1 zoning or far north coast planning. We are being asked to change the LEP. Why change the rules? Why not bring them into our rules?’

Comedic relief As usual, light comedic relief came from Cr Alan Hunter, the lone conservative in the room. He said this approval shouldn’t come at the expense of neighbours, which is ironic considering he fought hard to establish a transport hub and self-storage facility on his property against his neighbours’ wishes. ‘I would be amenable if the applicants talked to neighbours,’ he said. ‘We get a lot of these developments because we haven’t planned for it. It’s not rocket science.’ The comments were support by independent Cr Basil Cameron, who directed councillors’ attention back to their responsibility to provide coherent and equitable planning. ‘Jobs and growth?’ he said of the mayor’s remarks. ‘This is about the planning system,’ he said. ‘We should be looking at that.’ The outcome – after what seemed an eternity of yabbering – was support for Cr Michael Lyon’s motion, which will see The Farm prepare a planning proposal at their own cost. The proposal includes the bakery, agricultural training/education facilities, admin offices and small-scale information centre. And there is a caveat –

those ‘unauthorised uses’ will be investigated and actioned in accordance with Council’s Enforcement Policy if ‘Council becomes aware of uses of the property beyond those within the planning proposal.’ In favour of the motion were Crs Coorey, Martin, Lyon, Cameron, Hackett and Hunter, while Crs Ndiaye, Richardson and Spooner voted against.

Not only but also Councillors have also voted to try to preserve very old and protected trees in the Bruns Terrace Caravan Park. As reported in The Echo last week, a new ecologist’s report commissioned by Council claims some of the trees are around 400 years old, providing new information on the southern end of the park. Some trees are believed to have been planted as a memorial after WWI. The managers of the park are a government-run corporation called the North Coast Holiday Parks, who say at this point they have a vegetationmanagement plan and were dismissive of the report when it was presented to them. Residents such as Sean O’Meara, who lives opposite the park, claim the Trust have ignored their own plans, which are flawed anyway. Council will be writing to Crown Lands urgently requesting a barrier to be erected to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage on and near the site and Council staff will seek to work with the Trust to achieve the recommendations of the ecology report.

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Local News Hemp foods: multi-million$ industry for region Nup for the cup Nov 7 Darren Coyne

The legalising of hemp seeds as a food source next month is expected to yield a multimillion-dollar industry for hemp pioneers based in the northern rivers region. Northern Rivers Hemp Association president Andrew Kavasilas, the founder of Vitahemp Australia, has spent years identifying and breeding low-THC hemp cultivars to suit the region’s sub tropical region. He told The Echo that the lifting of the ban on hemp seeds on November 12 would

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usher in a new era of prosperity for the Nimbin-based company. ‘We are planning to grow 600 hectares this year (once the ban is lifted) so we’re talking a serious number of

jobs,’ he said. Mr Kavasilas said his company Vitahemp would be supplying licensed hemp growers with certified low-THC varieties, including proven varieties with no detectable trace of Delta 9 THC. ‘We are hoping to get local and state government support to expand the industry in the region. We’ve been working on this for more than 20 years so we’re very happy this is finally happening,’ he said. Mr Kavasilas, one of the first people to be granted a licence to grow hemp under the Hemp Act of 2008, has been growing trial crops

since 1999 for study purposes. Mr Kavasilas said apart from being a food source for humans and animals, hemp was one of the most versatile of crops with a wide variety of uses in fibre, fabrics, building materials, paper and bio plastics. Another hemp pioneer celebrating the lifting of the ban is Hemp Foods Australia founder, Paul Benhaim, who operates from Bangalow. Mr Benhaim said, ‘Hemp also removes more CO2 from the air than trees do and is highly pest, weed and drought resistant.’

Bangalow Station Street DA rejected, again A DA for a large mixed commercial residential building located next door to the A&I Hall on Bangalow’s Station Street was again rejected at Council’s meeting last Thursday. Residents have long campaigned against the proposal owing to its bulk and scale, and say that it is out of character with the street. Representing Bangalow Progress Association, Don Osborne told the chamber in morning access that he is a retired heritage consultant and architect and has been a property owner in the town since 1991. ‘We feel under a lot of pressure [with

this development]. The previous house on this block that was demolished was of cultural heritage… This proposal will be three storeys high and has little character. It will have a negative effect on the street.’ President of Bangalow Primary School’s P&C Drew Paice told the gallery he was representing the school and was against the development. ‘The laneway [behind the property] is used by kids throughout the day,’ he said, and estimated there are around 300 kids who frequent the area. ‘There would be tradespeople, garbage trucks and residents using that

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laneway. Please keep our kids safe.’ Micheala McNamara, representing the developer Northern Rivers Land Solutions, spoke in favour. She argued it was two storeys, and that it is less than nine metres high. ‘It will have a faux heritage look’, she said. Cr Basil Cameron’s successful motion will ask the proponents to ‘lodge amended plans to reduce the bulk and scale that does not require an excessive cut, contrary to the DCP 2014.’ An independent heritage assessment review will also be required. All councillors voted in favour.

An event to raise awareness of the cruelty that horse racing can inflict on horses will be held at the Poinciana cafe in Mullum on November 7 from 11.30am. Steph Rouillon from Spirit of the Horse Australia, an organisation highlighting the adverse affects of racehorsing,

says the day will see colourful attire in line with cup events. ‘There will be a fashion parade and a best-dress prize of a family day with the horses. ‘While it seems glamorous, horses that are raced in track events can suffer enormously and are often put down when injured.’

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Economic forum highlights regional NSW Community Colleges Richard Vinycomb

Highlighting the capacity that community colleges have to meet the state’s regional economic development challenges was a key element of the professional forum organised by Community Colleges Australia (CCA) recently. Ben Franklin MLC, parliamentary secretary for northern NSW, opened the forum saying that ‘Community colleges are key to activating economic potential and creating a regional skilled workforce. They play an extremely important role in our regional communities’. Franklin said some NSW community colleges such as WEA Hunter, have been active for more than 100 years. ‘Community colleges have helped thousands of disadvantaged, regional and remote learners get the education they need to join the workforce and support themselves,’ Franklin said.

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The state member for Ballina (Greens NSW spokesperson for regional development) Tamara Smith welcomed attendees to her electorate. ‘I see the goal of achieving economic sustainability for our region as a top priority,’ said Ms Smith. ‘We need the kind of partnerships being explored by the community colleges with local businesses because those collaborations have the potential to generate new industries and jobs that in turn bring export dollars into our

regional economies.’ In his presentation, CCA CEO Dr Don Perlgut spoke of how community colleges helped to overcome Australia’s ‘tyranny of distance’, the importance of vocational education and training (VET) in regional areas, and how not-for-profit NSW community VET providers overperform in delivering to regional and rural areas and to disadvantaged groups such as Indigenous Australians and people with a disability. The forum was held at the

ecologically sustainable headquarters of Byron Community College in Mullumbimby. This was the first time in regional Australia where a number of influential organisations concerned with both economic sustainability and community resilience have been able to bring together our current ideas and strengths. This now forms a stronger basis whereby we can pitch solutions for increased public and private investment in new collaborative projects that will benefit us all. Dr Perlgut added, ‘CCA is preparing a comprehensive report for the NSW Department of Industry on our research and consultations. This report will include positive models for how the community education sector is able to increase its contribution to NSW regional and rural economic development.’ Q Richard Vinycomb is Byron Community College director.

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Negotiations between Lois Cook and the Jali Aboriginal Land Council came to a head last week with the Land Council arriving to remove Cook’s camp from the site she had selected on Byron Bay Road just north of Lennox Head. Ms Cook has stated that she has set up the Gagamai Ngangbal Suveran Free State on the site and is living there with her supporters and that she has the right to practise her culture and heritage ‘under section seven of the Aboriginal Heritage Act.’ ‘My people didn’t sell this land. I claimed it 34 years ago. My name is on the document at the Land Claims Unit.’ When The Echo arrived

Lois Cook and her supporters barricading the entrance to their camp. Photo Jeff Dawson.

at the camp, there were men and women from the Jali Land Council onsite in the process of dismantling it. Jinki, who has been living at the camp with Lois, said, ‘I’m from the west and I am here to support Lois. We do law and culture to renew everything and keep the customs going – linking in with the

land and seasons.’ ‘This is an old campsite. Lois settled on this one. Her father blessed the site 13 months ago. ‘We have issues with the Land Council. It’s a structure that takes [powers] away from the people. Quite a lot of [Aboriginal] groups are part of the Land Council and the govern-

ment amalgamated them and they shouldn’t have done that.’ According to Ballina Shire Council, illegal structures have been erected and they have served orders to the Land Council, the freehold owners of the land. ‘Ballina Shire Council issued an order of more than $1 million in fines if we don’t remove the encampment,’ said a spokesperson for the Jali Aboriginal Land Council. With no sanitation, water or power, and being in an environmental protection and bushfire zone on a 100km/h stretch of road the Land Council said ‘it is dangerous’. ‘We have tried to negotiate for a year and have offered them a safe location to relocate to, but they refused.’

Who said the silent disco was only for the youth of today? The silent disco is being used as a form of physical and mental therapy in aged care and more recently a trial has been completed measuring the impact of this on dementia patients. The trial, which was funded by the NSW Government’s Livable Community Grants, has been operating in three Feros Care Villages in the northern rivers for approximately 12 months demonstrating that people of any age can get the groove on. The after-class effects are amazing. Moove and Groove program organiser Alison Harrington said ‘one lady

who hardly ever speaks a word, for an hour after class she was going around talking fluidly to everyone’. With agitation and frustration being common among dementia suffers, after a silent disco session patients feel far more settled and behavioural

issues are observed to be reduced for the rest of the day. During October, special Disco-tober sessions were held at Feros Care across Byron Bay, Bangalow and Kingscliff Villages, with participants and their immediate families joining in the interac-

tive Moove and Groove silent disco. Donning headphones they were able to be immersed in music and, movement and sing to many golden favourites from The Andrews Sisters, Dean Martin, Elvis and many more memorable classics. Residents, staff and seniors really enjoy being a part of these fun-hour-filled sessions. DiscoDtours is looking to expand its trial to more residential-care centres and also looking to start a dropin weekly seniors group in Byron Bay. For more details, please contact www.discodtours. com.au.

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Local News Creating positive mental health October was mental health month and the Mullum Men’s Shed and the Repair Cafe came together to work on positive mental health by doing the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. ‘Anxiety, depression and substance-use problems are the three most common mental health issues,’ said MHFA-accredited trainer Jane Conway. It’s estimated that each year 20 per cent of the population experience a mental health issue and 45 per cent will experience a mental health issue during their life.

‘It has been an excellent experience doing the MHFA,’ said Ken Bright, president of Mullum Men’s Shed. ‘It is like using first aid. You assess the situation, provide support and call for help.’ Going through the training gives people an insight not only into their own mental health but also helps to break down the myths and stigmas. ‘It can increase people’s confidence to have conversations about suicide, deal with psychotic episodes, anxiety and panic attacks,’ Jane said. Ms Conway will also be running MHFA for the Mul-

lumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre (MDNC). ‘The MDNC is still seeing community members affected by the floods; assisting with DSS forms, helping people navigate insurance claims and those who are coming to terms with what they’ve lost. Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma are becoming more evident,’ said manager of the MDNC, Julie Williams. For more information see www.mhfa.com.au or call Ms Conway on 0429 898 200 or email on janeyconway@yahoo.com.au.

Staff Giraffe winner Leah Thomas Leah Thomas from Mullumbimby Hire Service was awarded the Staff Giraffe this week for her excellent customer service. Ms Thomas was happy to receive her certificate of appreciation, Mullum Cares water bottle and Byron Trails book from the Mullumbimby Chamber. Both the public and businesses are encouraged to nominate staff from Mullumbimby for excellent customer service. You can nominate staff online at www.mullum-

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A novel addition to Byron’s art scene

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Byron’s colourful street art collection has a striking new addition after acclaimed local artist, Angus McDonald, installed a mural inspired by Hemingway’s The Old Man and The Sea last week. The work has found a fitting home in the outdoor section of Cafe Novella on Bay Street, little more than a fisherman’s cast from the ocean. It’s the latest piece from McDonald, a Lennox Headbased artist, whose works have graced some of the world’s top galleries. The Old Man and the Sea

‘is very evocative – you can feel the atmosphere of that place, and I think this spot has that same feeling,’ said McDonald, a five-time Archibald Prize finalist. ‘When Paul [the cafe coowner] and I talked about the theme, we initially considered a marlin or a sea creature like a kraken. ‘Then we thought what about a salty sea dog who’s immersed in the sea and is looking out to it.’ The decision to draw from Hemingway’s 1952 masterpiece came from Cafe Novella’s co-owner, Paul Fisher. ‘It’s always been one of my

favourite novellas and I just thought it was the perfect location so close to the water,’ Fisher said. ‘We always had this blank space there and one day Angus said, “you should put a mural there”.’ The painting is the latest inclusion in the burgeoning local street-art scene, that has also benefitted from a series of Council-sponsored laneway murals in recent months. ‘Original art has a whole different energy about it,’ McDonald said. ‘Now if we could just replace all the advertising [in Byron] with original art that would be great…’

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It can be overwhelming. So many people need help in this ever-growing world from the simplest things such as clean air and water to just stopping on the street to check if a stranger needs our help; so hearing the story of children who have, in many cases, been savagely sexually abused in Kenya can be almost paralysing. Fortunately local resident Sarah Rosborg was anything but paralysed and when she learnt that the Rafiki Mwema orphanage in Kenya was running out of funds she got straight on board. The orphanage is part of the Play Kenya organisation set up by Anne-Marie Tipper

from the UK and uses play and attachment techniques to deal with trauma. Sarah has been working with and raising funds for the orphanage that dedicates itself to supporting young girls who have been sexually abused and assisting boys who have been living on the streets for four years. ‘The girls who come to us have always been sexually abused,’ said Sarah. ‘We are the only home in the area that specifically cares for this type of trauma, and sadly the need for us is beyond huge. There were 11,000 (yes, thousand!) cases of sexual abuse that were reported in the town we work in last year alone.

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‘The children we care for at Rafiki Mwema are always brought to us via the children’s department or police. Many of our girls have been so brutally raped that they have had to have reconstructive surgery. The boys come to the orphanage straight from the street. Many have run away from home at five because it was safer on the streets than at home. Each child has a key worker supporting them through their time at Rafiki Mwema and their transition home. ‘Many have horrific internal injuries and need to have hospital treatment; they need to attend court to give evidence; they need to know someone is there for them,’ continued Sarah. The orphanage has 45 staff

and finding the right staff locally can be difficult. ‘We are asking them to therapeutically parent these children in a way that goes against their core beliefs. We have zero tolerance to staff beating, shouting or shaming the children. We offer them love, acceptance and training and we know that they play the biggest part on the journey of these amazing children.’

Change is slow There are currently 68 girls and boys in the care of Rafiki Mwema. The girls are based in two houses on the 14-acre ‘Doyle Farm’ given to the group by a local couple and the boys are in two houses rented in the town. ‘We are currently working to build the boys houses on

Savannah’s operation appeal Local naturalist Gary Opit, from ABC Radio, and his wife Carmel are seeking your help. Their daughter Savannah is going to have an operation in early November to attend to an arteriovenous malformation in her brain. They are raising money to help their daughter with her recovery. ‘She will not be able to work again for many months,’ said her father Gary. ‘Savannah doesn’t have

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the farm so we can get everyone on the same property,’ Sarah continued. Around 110 children have returned to safe relatives or carers through a three-month step-down program where staff work with the family and community and have daily visits transitioning to ongoing weekly contact. Though the program is helping to change attitudes ‘Many people still believe in the myth that having sex with a virgin will get rid of HIV+ status. Also, people believe that if the child has been abused, then they are used goods and will often be abused by many in the future because she has already been ruined.’ Those children unable to go home remain at Rafiki Mwema until they are adults.

Greatest success Eight years ago Anne-Marie was asked to support two eight-year-old boys giving evidence, who had been kidnapped and repeatedly raped. In the courtroom ‘The rapist was allowed to challenge, question, shout and get right into the face of these baby boys,’ said Anne-Marie. ‘He called them liars and said that they had accepted chips from him so why were they complaining now. The boys were amazing and this

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A magical Hogwarts day in Coorabell Brush up on your spells, don your robes and don’t forget your wand. There’s magic afoot this Sunday, November 5, from 10am till 3pm as Coorabell Public School turns into Hogwarts for the day. There will be stalls, wizardly games, a bouncy Hogwarts Castle and the chance to practise your levitation skills. Prizes for the best-dressed wizard will be awarded and DJ Pob will pull out all the stops for the Hogwarts ball. Bring your broomsticks, silver sickles and golden galleons for a magical day of fun.

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Free Fridays Every Friday kids from seven upwards can learn to produce, DJ and enjoy other activities free at the Creative Hub, 5–8pm, 4/10 Wollongbar street, Byron Bay Arts and Industry Estate. ‘What we’re doing is offering young people a space where they can be inspired to create, explore their potential and be met with unlimited opportunity,’ said Mark. ‘We’ve got around 40 kids

from seven to 25 who come.’ One Vision Productions work in community centres, schools and youth organisations providing mentoring, music tuition, film, street-art and lyric-writing workshops among others.

Viral success They recently had a hugely successful music video they did with indigenous students from Kingscliff High School that went viral gaining 56,000 hits in just three days. You can check it out on the One Vision Productions Facebook page. Find out more about One

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A time to remember loved ones The Day of the Dead Mullumbimby style started eleven years ago as a way to remember and honour those loved ones who have died. Started by the the Natural Death Care Centre, it is a nonreligious, culture-free ceremony that first took place in Heritage Park, Mullumbimby. The annual Day of the Dead ceremony is now held at the Crystal Castle and will take place on Sunday, November 13; gates open with free entry at 3.30pm. There will be art from 4 till 5pm followed by an inclusive Ceremony of Love & Remembrance accompanied by the Biggest Little Town Choir

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conducted by deathwalker and celebrant Zenith Virago. Zenith explains, ‘We offer this event each year, to bring death, dying and loss back into our own hands and hearts. As individuals and as community we are all touched

by loss, and we see the need for people to honour and remember those they have loved who have died, without the shock or the rawness of the funeral. We offer this day towards healing and acceptance. Death is the natural and

sacred end of our lives. Those we love are always a part of our lives as they continue to live on in our hearts.’ Although it bears the same name as the South American celebration, this is an Australian cultural experience that is open to all and similar ceremonies are are now taking place around the country. Everyone is encouraged to bring photographs or a special something for the shrine. Local community artist Sam Collyer will be there to inspire and guide you to create organic and sustainable mementos. See www.naturaldeathcarecentre.org or join the event on Facebook.

Men charged with nudity and offensive conduct at Tyagarah After complaints by members of the public regarding sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour in the Tyagarah Nature Reserve, police have commenced daily patrols of the area – and in the last week have arrested four men. Two weeks ago, police together with the National Parks and Wildlife Service

(NPWS) erected warning signs at the Grays Lane carpark and at the entrance to the tea-tree lakes. On Thursday (October 26) two men aged 35 and 63 were fined for being naked in an area not signposted as a designated clothes optional area. On Friday two men both aged 48 were charged with en-

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gaging in offensive conduct. All four were issued with criminal infringement notices and moved on from the area. Last week, Byron Shire Council voted to erect its own signage to clearly demarcate the reduced clothing-optional bathing area, which now commences 200m south of the Grays Lane carpark.

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A big week of stuff-ups Let’s unpack Council’s shenanigans of the last week. Greens mayor Simon Richardson returned on Wednesday from being away to discover the general manager (GM) had taken it upon himself to start the masterplan project in Railway Park by lopping two large gum trees and a palm without telling anyone. Native tree lopping by anyone – including government – needs a DA and an arborist’s report for it to be transparent. Neither was provided, except an assurance later an arborist’s report exists and at least one tree was a public-safety issue. A large gum had been infected with wood-boring insects, which could lead to limbs falling, we were told. This followed an announcement by staff last week that public feedback through the masterplan leadership group indicated that the Byron Environment Centre rotunda in the park should be relocated by mid-December. Except that was found to be untrue and misleading; the masterplan group had not said that, or even seen any plans for Railway Park. In fact the issue had not even been discussed by them. And when the masterplan leadership group did meet later that week expecting to see reasonably detailed Railway Park plans, they were disappointed. Masterplan co-chair Donald Maughan said, ‘There were no clear boundaries of the zone we were working on or what sections were owned by what parties. Everyone is very confused.’ The mayor’s observation that they were ‘thrown under a bus’ appears correct, yet he admits he is unsure of how to prevent such public-relations disasters in the future. And now we get to plans to temporarily relocate around 300 market stallholders from Butler Street Reserve so a bus interchange can be built. It was announced by the GM, not the government who will be undertaking the project. There are no plans or costings, only a commitment. Yet the mayor has said The Echo story last week where market stall holders say they want location certainty was a ‘beat up.’ There aren’t many opposed to moving to the disused railway corridor, he claims. With completion expected within a year, it is entirely reasonable to seek assurances that a suitable alternative site can be found. The mayor’s claims of the noisy minority and the silent majority is unsupported and distracts from his own lack of leadership. It’s one of the excuses the last council majority bleated out before being blasting into political oblivion. Getting ducks in the right order means delegating to the appropriate departments. As this example demonstrates, haphazardly interfering or acting on behalf of another department creates unnecessary problems and angst. The state government should be stepping up to allay fears and provide modelling or a report that will give the assurance that all market stallholders can occupy the rail corridor safely. As project manager, the state government should be the one to organise the relocation of 300 stallholders and explain how a transport hub will co-exist with an established and much-loved market. Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

‘The intent of the (NEG) policy is clear: to stop the development of large scale wind and solar.’ by Giles Parkinson ble-energy developers, and suggests that the more than 30GW of wind and solar projects in the pipeline – a total value of more than $50 billion – may also be similarly worthless if the new policy is put in place.

No renewables: higher prices The irony is that analysts such as Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), Morgan Stanley and Deutsche say that the lack of new renewable-energy projects will mean higher prices for electricity, particularly as many of the new wind and solar projects were being contracted at less than $60/MWh, lower than the current wholesale price. ‘It could however keep upward pressure on near-term (next three years) wholesale prices as less new renewable generation is brought to market,’ Deutsche says. That could actually be good for some of Tilt’s existing assets. Indeed, all companies with existing assets, be they coal and gas assets, or wind and solar farms, are likely to benefit from this new policy proposal. The eight-page document, prepared at short notice by the ESB for the federal government, makes it clear that the amount of new renewables will slow dramatically once the renewable-energy target is met in 2020.

BNEF notes the share of renewables is expected to reach 28 per cent in 2020, including rooftop solar, suggesting no growth at the bottom end of the range and only limited growth at the top, and then only if coal fired power stations close on schedule.

Ignores climate science The ESB modelling, prepared by the heads of Australia’s leading energy agencies, has sent shockwaves through the industry. There are questions over its independence, why the federal government has asked it to ignore the long-term Paris climate target, concerns over the role of lobby groups in drafting the legislation, and analysts have flagged numerous reasons the proposal should be treated with caution.

Secret document South Australian premier Jay Weatherill has sent a letter to ESB chair Kerry Schott demanding to know when work began on the NEG, why it was done in secret ‘without adherence to proper processes’. The states, all members of the COAG energy council, must approve the changes to the national electricity market rules that would allow the NEG to go ahead, but have been appalled by the

lack of process and secrecy. The ESB is supposed to report to the states through COAG, and Weatherill questioned its independence. He also queried the modelling and numbers produced, including assumed bill savings of up to $100/year by 2030. ‘I would assume significant work was conducted by the (ESB) to support the claims,’ Weatherill wrote. It turns out that there was no modelling, and the states weren’t the only ones kept in the dark. The energy and environment department had no input, and neither did any of the agencies involved in climate and renewable energy development – the Climate Change Authority, ARENA and the Clean Energy Regulator. However, it is now clear that utility executives and private lobbyists were involved, and the principal lobbying body, the Business Council of Australia, is trying to position itself as a broker to the details of the scheme, directly usurping the role traditionally held by public servants. Weatherill was even more damming in an interview on ABC’s Lateline program, saying the proposal was the result of ‘knuckle draggers in federal government that want to take us back to a past that has no relevance to a lowcarbon future.’ He said there was no way the states would approve the scheme – as they need to do for it to come into effect – if it is not serious about renewable energy. Previously published by reneweconomy.com.au.

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The value of one of the biggest renewable energy companies operating in Australia has been slashed dramatically following the unveiling of the coalition’s government’s proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG). Analysts at global investment bank Deutsche Bank said they’d slashed the value of Tilt Renewables by around 15 per cent, mostly because the market ascribes no value to its development pipeline of more than 1650MW of wind and solar projects, which now have less chance of suceeding. Energy analysts say that while the details of the NEG, put together by the Energy Security Board (ESB) and enthusiastically embraced by incumbent energy groups, are not yet defined, the intent of the policy is clear: to stop the development of largescale wind and solar. And the result, analysts agree, will be higher prices, not lower. The ESB modelling for the NEG policy proposal suggests a renewable energy share in Australia of 28–36 per cent by 2030, representing little or no additional capacity added between 2020 and 2030. ‘It just puts in doubt further renewable opportunities,’ Deutsche Bank says in its report. ‘It would appear that Tilt’s development pipeline holds far less option value.’ The target price for the company was cut by 14.6 per cent. Indeed, Deutsche says the market now ascribes no value to Tilt’s undeveloped pipeline of more than 1,500MW wind and 140MW of solar projects in Australia. This has enormous implications for other renewa-

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Letters Tom’s parting shot Byron Greens membership has more than doubled since Tom Tabart was on Council. Members either joined or renewed this financial year, which doesn’t indicate a loss of support for the Greens mayor and councillors or for Byron Greens itself. There are so many possible responses to Tom’s parting shots (Echo 18 October) but I’ll unpick just one. Byron Greens meetings were temporarily moved to Wednesdays owing to my complaints about being deafened by trivia night in the adjacent room on Tuesdays. Wednesdays don’t suit the councillors and our meetings will soon move to another night. Tom knows this but chose to style the councillors’ absence in September as demonstrating being ‘uninterested’. What a cheap shot from a very long-term Greens member. Pam Ditton Byron Bay For the historical record, there were antecedents to the 1993 formation of the Byron Greens, which Tom Tabart states was the beginning of The Greens in this area. There were wide-ranging discussions involving many

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people over several years to establish a Tweed-Byron Green organisation in the late 1980s. I went to three of these meetings. The first, in a local hall, was without any concrete outcome. The next, a very well-attended gathering, was in the Nimbin Town Hall. I facilitated that meeting, and traveled across to Nimbin with Ian Cohen. The third occurred on a long sweaty day in a country hall near Wollumbin. These meetings were protracted and involved many people talking about what

they thought we should embark upon. All this happened before mid 1990. These are merely the events I attended. There were others. Nadine Hood Bangalow

Park Controversy It is lamentable for the community that the Byron Environment Centre Rotunda is threatened with demise. The history of the site goes back to the late 1980s when visionary community members Jan Oliver, Charly Olly, Friederman and Annie Weiland initiated the original

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shop in the arcade opposite the Beach Hotel. In true community spirit both Jan and Charly created all of the shelves with their own carpentry skills. No mean feat. The shopfront became an educational centre for many tourists and local campaigners who initiated the native title claim and the No Club Med campaign. The campaigners worked tirelessly. Rents rose but the community spirit did not die. The rotunda was given to the community for the BEC to continue its work and the wonderful volunteers have since maintained the rotunda for environmental education continued on next page

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continued from page 13 and grassroots activism. It’s what keeps Byron unique and original. This rotunda stands as a symbol of the struggle for ecological sustainable education. It speaks loudly as a symbol for environmental consciousness, democracy and the egalitarian community that Byron fights to uphold.

Remove or destroy the rotunda and you cut the heart out of Green Byron and replace it with BEIGE BYRON. Is that what the community really wants? Jo Faith Newtown

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think we live in a free and open community and I did not want to see another restriction put on our freedom. I have enjoyed swimming at Tyagarah beach naked for many years but along with that are the hassles. Recently I went to the beach early in the morning fully clothed to enjoy my morning cup of tea. Within three minutes I had an overweight naked man standing in front of me displaying his all, not conducive to enjoying the clean fresh crisp morning and quiet space. I finished up with an acid stomach and irritated at having to once again deal with inappropriate predatory behaviour. At Council yesterday I was expecting Councillor Spooner to be speaking about changing Tyagarah’s clothesoptional status. Instead I was dumbfounded at the suggestion that it might be extended further along the beach, which in my opinion would just make the situation worse. The idea of putting up signs clearly indicating the clothes optional area for a threemonth trial was some muchneeded common sense. After all, we can’t expect the police to be there 24/7.

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I will be encouraging all women to take a loud whistle with them to the beach and hope that others on the beach will be proactive in deterring bad behaviour. Gwen Gould Tyagarah Many of the letter writers criticising efforts to address the safety issue at the clothesoptional beach at Tyagarah appear to believe in their own entitlement to be nude in public more than the entitlement of others to be safe. The group of men taking advantage of the clothesoptional status of Tyagarah beach as a sex beat are there owing to the absence of surveillance by the agencies that declared the beach clothes optional. The agencies do not have the necessary resources to manage and protect the beach from vice. National Parks and Wildlife jurisdiction over the clothing-optional beach does not extend to policing it, which NPWS claim is the responsibility of the police and of Byron Council who created it and who should be responsible for keeping it and adjacent areas safe for beachgoers. A recent increase in police presence has resulted in two arrests; however, there would need to be a full-time police presence on the beach to manage the full-time sexpest presence there. If nudity were not legal at the beach policing it would be less complex. Responding to phone calls from victims, police have in the past suggested taking photos as evidence against offenders as a useful tactic. Taking accurate photos of strangers breaking the law in an isolated beach location is a frightening undertaking that has led to further threats towards victims. Although ‘blowing the whistle’ on offenders would be helpful it is unlikely that naturists will be stationed all along Tyagarah beach at all hours to spring to the aid of a victim. Are we to attend the beach only during naturists’ publicised visiting hours to be guaranteed of protection? How would that be managed? The naturists have failed to resolve the problems in the past and it is unlikely that they would be able to provide the surveillance requirements that Council and police, using public monies, will need to provide if the current situation continues into the future. The sex pests have become Q

an ugly and dangerous byproduct of Byron’s free-andeasy lifestyle. The naturists are exacerbating the situation as they campaign to formally entrench themselves in Byron while providing camouflage for vice by others. A Council initiative to address sex offences taking place in ‘isolated hard-topolice locations’ is an urgent matter for Council. Jennifer Innes Tyagarah

Whistle It is only lately that I have realised that no-one whistles any more. When was the last time you heard someone whistle a tune? Whistling is a sign of internal satisfaction, unless it is on a dog-walking beach. Then it is a sign of frustration and powerlessness. I blame marijuana (dry mouth) and iPhones (portable music) for its demise. Sad. Whistling is an artform, the creation and broadcast of your mind state. Much more creative and personal than an iPhone or iPod. You can’t whistle and think of Donald Trump or N Korea at the same time. Bring back whistling and bolster your sanity with this personal self-help ritual. Startle your friends and disconcert your enemies. Whistling is the soundtrack of the meaning of life. Andrew Hall Ocean Shores

New Parking Woes First off this is not a whinge about the $257.00 parking ticket I received at Seven Mile Beach last Sunday, 9.55am. It’s more a way of asking ‘what is going on?’. Having lived in Suffolk Park for 20 years, we have regularly driven to Seven Mile for a walk along the beach. You can imagine our confusion when we arrived to find no-stopping signs and very large boulders. We made the decision to park up anyway, illegally parking under a No Stopping sign. On our return half an hour later we were welcomed with a ticket. Back home we googled Seven Mile and found an article published in the Northern Star stating that the public works had been carried out because of illegal campers. Really? Surely if that was so the signs would have forbidden parking between 9pm and 6am. If illegal campers were

netdaily.net.au such an issue surely the very vigilant parking police could have generated a healthy revenue stream for us ratepayers. What have we really received? Reduced parking at Whites and Brays beaches. There is a well-maintained public road that is now effectively a private driveway to a private beach. I have contacted the council to find out the cost of the works and am still waiting on a reply. Come on, ordinary locals, this just isn’t a fair go. Rise up, we want our parking back. Jo Hinton Suffolk Park

Exploitation ‘Tales of Employee Expectation’ (The Echo Oct 18) is a timely article on exploitation in this area if ever there was one. We arrived here in mid 1980s, my partner went around the then quaint health food restaurants to enquire about work. Even back then one owner said to her ‘if you don’t accept cash, I will get a 16 year old for half that’. Back then – before Byron was the go to destination – market forces were used by business owners to exploit workers. But we still have a surplus of labour, and some business owners take advantage. This power dynamic goes to the core of a market based economy. Agreed, there are some decent business owners. But the common retort by some owners that ‘I can’t afford it’ ignores the fact by law these workers should be paid the official award rate, not coerced into negotiating a lesser rate. It appears that some of these owners have not done their homework and factored in these contingencies. Jane Laverty from the NSW Business Chamber claims that some cannot afford to open weekends because of having to pay penalty rates. I find that unbelievable, especially as Byron in particular is experiencing a boom in popularity and the place is generally a nightmare of traffic and pedestrian congestion. The profit motive is a guiding principle for the majority of businesses and cutting corners is not beyond some of them. Exploitation amongst working people is on the rise, with food franchises, Airbnb and Uber a few examples. Everywhere you look, working people are struggling continued on page 16

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Myth v Reality: The Adani mine’s bottom line... the majority of the people. Fact: One of the world’s largest solar projects has been approved in western Queensland. The 1,000MW Equis Energy solar farm will cover 1,424 hectares and generate clean energy and between 300 and 400 jobs.

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The controversy over the Carmichael coalmine has been pitched as a choice between saving the planet or providing much-needed jobs in Queensland. What is the truth of the matter? There has been so much conflicting information that it’s hard to see a clear picture and give a definitive answer. Here is a layperson’s attempt to shine some light on this with the brightest torch.

Then there’s the fact that Adani was recently fined $12,000 for releasing more than eight times the permitted amount of sediment into the sea – a fine they are contesting. In India, we know they have an appalling record for the flouting of environmental law and illegal operations. Adani’s Australian venture would add billions of tonnes more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere over its life, affecting not only the health of the Reef, but everyone on the planet. This coalmine is set to become the 7th-largest source of carbon pollution in the world located at one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World. Figures on rising temperatures from the Bureau of Meteorology show that temperatures in Australia have been steadily rising. It reinforces the undisputable truth: we must not build this giant, polluting, mine. *Diane Hart is a member of the community group Stop Adani Byron Shire.

Fact: The coal-mining town of Collinsville in north Queensland had a proud and long history of coal mining, with the last working pit ponies in Australia toiling there right up until 1990 and coal from the mine firing the local power station. When the mine closed, along with the power station, the town, too, slowly died. All of that is about to change as Collinsville vies to become Australia’s solar capital with two companies investing $9.5 million and building a 113MW solar farm providing 200 jobs. Fact: There are almost 70,000 jobs up and down the Great Barrier Reef that are in jeopardy, both directly and indirectly, if Adani has its way. There are currently 50 coal tankers trading annually out of Abbot Point. This would increase to 500 if the Adani mine becomes operational. This would require an expansion to the Abbot Point Port

Fahrer’s statement clearly indicates that the jobs will be created over the course of the lifespan of the mine (projected to be between 25 and 60 years) and not all at once. In his article for the Australian Independent Media Network in May of this year, Michael Griffin worked out that this means 58 fulltime jobs if the mine goes for 25 years and 24 full-time employees if it lasts 60. He comes up with this neat little equation: $1.32 billion/24.4 jobs = $54,098.361 cost per job The CEO of the Adani’s Australian operations, Jeyakmur Janakaraj, has revealed how the mine will operate with so few staff.

‘Everything will be automated from mine to pit,’ Mr Janakaraj told the the Mining Global online newsletter.

Economic benefit Myth: Australia and regional Queensland need coal mining to boost their economy and generate long-term jobs. Fact: By 2020 there will be more jobs in renewable energy in Australia than there will be in coalmining (Clean Energy Council). The world has moved away from coal as a power source and embraced renewables. By contrast, Australia’s government is dragging its feet and getting left behind, which is completely at odds with the wishes of

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Jobs claim Myth: Adani has claimed in its advertising that the mine will bring 10,000 jobs, something that Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is fond of repeating as fact whenever she has the opportunity. It has also been repeated by every politician who has an interest in keeping us in the fossil-fuel dark ages. Fact: In his January 2015 report to the Queensland Land Court, Adani’s own expert, Jerome Fahrer, stated that the claims for 10,000 jobs were ‘deficient’. He then went on to say: ‘Over the life of the project it is projected that on average around 1,464 employee years of full-timeequivalent direct and indirect jobs will be created’.

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by Ian Rogers At 7am last Sunday, two Australian teams began to play for the first time in the Pro Chess League, organised by internet chess behemoth Chess.com. The Australia Kangaroos headed by GM Zhao Zong Yuan and the Australian Blitzkrieg under GM David Smerdon are competing for one of the eight qualifying places in the top league, which begins in January. The bizarre starting time for Australia’s teams is because they have been placed in a division with primarily US teams, who will be competing on their Saturday evenings. The competition involves a series of half hour games, between teams who must stay below an average rating cap of 2500. To encourage teams to recruit world-class players, the rating cap will provide adjustments for any player rated over 2700, meaning that World Champion Magnus Carlsen can participate and count only as a 2700 player. Twenty-four teams have automatically qualified for next

year’s championship, including Carlsen’s Norway Gnomes team, which lost last year’s final to the St Louis Archbishops, led by Wesley So. The Pro Chess League is the first attempt at a worldwide team competition via the internet but, like all similar competitions, it must take on trust that no-one decides to use computer assistance during games. Although move-matching technology can determine with near certainty whether a computer is playing rather than a human, intermittent use of a computer at critical moments is almost impossible to detect. While there are no integrity questions around the world’s best over-the-board players, if one player in a random team decides to cheat, even their team mates may know nothing about it, since everyone is playing via their home computer. As a result, all internet chess remains effectively amateur, with the Pro Chess League being as much to provide entertainment for fans watching some of the world’s best compete online as it is to find a winning team.

THIS IS NOT A FLAWED LAW BUT A SUGGESTION FOR ALL POLITICIANS WHO

MAKE LAWS… Tired of psychic-energy vampires? Well then, it’s time to enact the Psychic Self Defence Act 2017. While it’s unlikely any houses of parliament would consider such a proposal (or bill), those who are connected to the non-terrestrial worlds may want to consider this as a way to provide a shield from psychicenergy vampires. We all know them; they may be in the workplace or the family. They talk at you, don’t listen. They take without asking and don’t return what is yours. Worse still, they can suck the life out of a room by trying to draw attention onto themselves. At parties or gatherings, they are known to feed upon victims, suckling on the life force of others. These vampires need to feed on the energy of others because they have little or no spiritual juju of their own. So let’s make sure we are prepared and make it law!

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From the days of the dinosaurs, birds have been an integral part of our world. People have always watched and listened to them and members of a wise culture would also be learning from them. But are we? It’s been 55 years since US biologist Rachel Carson released Silent Spring, describing a season in the near future when birds stopped singing. It alerted millions of people to bio-accumulation: how levels of toxins build in the bodies of birds and other wildlife. Citizens supported government regulation of chemicals and pollutants, launching the modern environment movement. Thirty-odd years later another seminal work, Our Stolen Future, explained that the latest kinds of pesticides and industrial chemicals might not kill off birds directly but might actually be worse. Author Theo Colborn continued from page 14 to survive, many with enormous mortgages, and work for many is casualised and insecure. Under-employment is used as a means to assert power over a working person, which is a form of exploitation. Knowing your rights is one thing, enforcing them is another, and many are too afraid to speak up for fear of being blacklisted. Only strategic, collectivised action by these disaffect-

identified endocrine disruptors: chemicals changing the hormones of birds and other wildlife. The chemicals cause sex changes and infertility in not only the current generation, but in the unborn, and the not yet conceived. They make it hard for youngsters to mature properly. They shorten lifespans and make day-to-day life difficult. Colborn explained that the same chemicals are also affecting people. She pointed to increasing rates of thyroid diseases, metabolism problems and various cancers. For all our bird watching and admiration, how serious

are we at learning our lessons? Right now at supermarkets we can buy our favourite endocrine disruptor: glyphosate, a herbicide that is now banned in EU. We can even bring it home in a single-use plastic bag. We also use another class of these disruptors called perfluorinated chemicals in firefighting foam, water resistant fabrics and solar panels. The global perfluorinated chemical industry is set to be worth US$25 billion by 2020. What if, for every bird you see each day, you did something about our shared future?

ed workers, with support and solidarity from other workers, will see a turnaround of this odious practice. Boyd Kellner Suffolk Park

equating the intelligence of women as the same as that of immature chickens. Is this not a covert form of sexual harassment (SH)? How do we decide what is SH? The Australian Human Rights Commission website says it is ‘unwanted sexual behaviour that will offend, humiliate or intimidate’ and it is illegal when you are at work, studying, buying and selling a good or service. The effect of harassment on women can be subtle, insidious and devastating, affecting self-esteem, productivity, job satisfaction and/or family dynamics. Porn-industry profits are nearly double that of the rest of the film industry – what does this do to the status of women? Must we be downtrodden? It’s time to speak up. Check the websites, know your rights, find and/or give support. 1800RESPECT has an app called DAISY thatmakes it easy to access support in your area for the impact of SH, sexual assault, family and domestic violence and housing. Women deserve respect. Deborah Lilly Mullumbimby

Sexual Harrassment Ah Mandy, another brilliant satire (Soapbox 18.10.17). After all the exposure of Harvey Weinstein’s gross sexual harassment and diminishing behaviour towards women, I note John Campbell’s use of a blanket term

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What Carson and Colborn advocated for was the precautionary principle and you and I can do that too. Let’s insist that industry and government first prove that those chemicals are safe and, if in doubt, question, limit, curtail. If in doubt, wait. If in doubt, stop. Find out more. Read the books (available by interlibrary loan). Check out the North American website Toxic Free Future and the Australian National Toxic Network. Write to the prime minister and every politician you can. Tell them you object to their proposed bill to deregulate new chemicals that come into this country. Tell them we do not support easing the regulation of chemicals. Remind them to put the burden of proof back onto the industry. It took a while to come to this and will take a while for us to come back from the edge. But let’s reclaim stolen futures, ours and that of wildlife. overwhelmed by people coming to our Shire, cashed up and belligerent, thinking this entitles them to bend the rules or ignore them completely. It is not good enough when people who abide by the rules, who ask for permission before developing, have to sit and watch while others do what they like and beg for forgiveness later, even if these latter efforts are smooth and couched in apparent good intentions. There are examples of this all over the Shire and I am dismayed by their variety of scope and cowboy-mentality, and it needs to end. There was a hard-fought and at times torturous decision by Council on The Farm to address the massive gulf between the original approvals and what we see today. It was important to get on the front foot and not bow to development pressure that could create a precedent that endangers our farmland for future generations. On a separate note, I want to assure the community that Councillors are committed to working out what on Earth has been going on in Railway Park recently and getting our communications and masterplanning processes back on track. Michael Lyon Mullumbimby Q more letters on page 18

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To engage students in learning about the environmental beneﬁts of recycling, through the Schools Recycle Right Challenge. To increase the number of businesses/workplaces involved in recycling, principally through the promotion of the Friday File Fling. To promote community re-use and recycling initiatives, principally through the promotion of council, school and workplace-based Swap Parties. (For more information see the Big Aussie Swap pages.)

Local Home Builder Eco-Essence Homes takes out Prestigous Sustainable Award for a third year running Winners of the 2017 HIA GreenSmart Sustainable Home and Spec Home of the Year award, we pride ourselves on designing, specifying and constructing eco-friendly homes to accommodate passive principles. In the spirit of National Recycling Week, we wanted to share some news on our waste-management processes with the local community. We have partnered with waste-management company SUEZ ProSkips, leaders in construction and demolition waste, to provide a tailored and specialised service to recycle 100per cent of all concrete, bricks, woods, cardboard, metals, soil, gyprock and some plastics. By partnering with like-minded companies we are able to minimise adverse impacts on the local environment, add to our clients overall health and wellbeing, ensuring clients not only enjoy the beneﬁts of an Eco-Essence Home but the environment as well. www.ecoessencehomes.com.au 07 5520 0720

BIOCYCLE COMPOST IS MAGIC FOR YOUR GARDEN At the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre they are closing the loop on our organics recycling, turning organic material collected from homes into nutrient-rich BIOcycle compost for local farms and backyard gardens.

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National Recycling Week is a great opportunity to get your workplace involved in new or existing recycling programs and other sustainability initiatives. Having recycling programs in place is not only good for the environment but research shows that it is also good for staff morale with three in four employees agreeing that having recycling at work makes them feel better about their employer. If you have a workplace initiative for National Recycling Week you can register it at the website:

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Letters Special Minds Among the reporting obligations for the age pensioner in Australia is letting Centrelink know when you are going overseas, even on holiday, just in case they are able to void the social contract the government made with you when you were a young lad in the 1970s and starting to pay tax, unaware that most of it would go to concentration camps for refugees. One is also to advise them when one has been sent to prison or committed to an institution. We all know that when one is banged up at Her Maj-

North Coast news daily: esty’s Pleasure at a cost to the taxpayer far greater than your pension the first thought is, ‘gosh, now that I’ve slain the prom queen on that lonely road on the outskirts of town, I must notify Centrelink of my change in circumstances’, or ‘once I’ve finished smearing faeces on this wall I must upload my 200-page analysis of why rabbits are persecuting me to my.gov.au.’ It takes special minds to write government policy that manages to skirt around reality almost entirely. Michael McDonald Wilsons Creek

Paid Parking I can’t believe the rubbish the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce expects residents to swallow regarding the delusional branding of ‘Simple Pleasures’ given the increasing crowds in Brunswick Heads. What about the festivals we have each year and the full accommodation in holiday periods? Get real. The fact is that tourist numbers have increased exponentially and the value of businesses has grown owing to the subsidised benefit from ratepayers. This may be all well and good for some but paid park-

ing should have been a revenue option for Council long before rate rises. I saw the petitions and witnessed the numerous Gold Coast tourists who were ‘appalled’ at the idea of paid parking. Give me a break. I know tourism is a fact of life but I’m still waiting for someone to tell me why everincreasing rates should continue to subsidise businesses for the maintenance of services and facilities to attract and service the ever-increasing patrons and their ever increasing property values. I don’t believe the chamber has any interest in ‘sim-

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ple pleasures’ other than as propaganda for their business operations and profits. What is the chamber doing to lobby state government for the introduction of a bed tax? What was the response from the chamber when the state government ripped off the holiday parks from the council? Bring on paid parking in Brunswick Heads and Bangalow. Rod Murray Ocean Shores Q What simple pleasures?

As a lifelong resident of Brunswick Heads I don’t think that paid parking will take away the Brunswick Heads ‘simple pleasures’ as they are already gone! We used to have a peaceful town with friendly locals, quiet beaches, practical stores and a little freedom. Along with the marketing of our Simple Pleasures came an influx of tourism, festivals, holiday letting and real estate being snapped up by people from the city. Now most residents avoid the beach and town altogether at summer, as it is too packed to be enjoyable. If you dare let your dog off its leash to – GASP! Have fun – you will certainly be abused by someone and/or run the risk of being fined unless you are crammed onto the tiny 400m section of beach designated for such activities. Long-term locals are being denied the simple pleasure of living here owing to skyrocketing rents and real estate prices. And if you are lucky enough to live here your rates are through the roof, and you may not even have the simple pleasure of privacy in your backyard owing to the secondary dwellings being built on neighbouring blocks. If you can’t get a spot for your towel at Torakina, you can’t get a seat at your local cafe, can’t let your dog off to play, can’t relax in your own yard, what simple pleasures do you have really? K Wilson Brunswick Heads

Byron Treehouse I write in support of the preservation of the iconic Massinger St treehouse. (Oct 18 ‘Is Byron becoming too regimented?’) Of all places surely Byron is the one council in Australia that would permit this adorable kids’ playhouse erected in the front yard of Mellanie’s house. Having viewed the tree-

netdaily.net.au house I see nothing to suggest it is unsafe or in any way hazardous. As such it should be left for the local children of Byron to use and for tourists and locals to photograph. It is a positive reflection of the diverse and vibrant nature of this beautiful Shire. Surely, it can be categorised as a piece of public art. Council, please let it stay. Quentin Pieper Broken Head

Memorial Trees Letters from Margaret Mitchell (4.10.17) and Rob Watson (18.10.17) open up the debate on the credibility of the status of the Coastal Cypress Pines in the southern area of the Terrace Reserve as a WWI memorial. In my view, the role of the executives of both the Brunswick Heads-Billinudgel and Mullumbimby sub-branches of the RSL in thwarting recognition of the area as a WWI Memorial cannot be dismissed from this. In 2013, Jack Bashforth and Darcy O’Meara of Brunswick Heads, concerned about the loss of the history of the area and realising there were only a few of the original Water Boys left, did the research referenced by Mr Watson. Lending validity to their work were independently cross-referenced local newspapers from 1917, 1918 and 1919, which reported the planning for tree planting, a financing for a spear pump, and raising money for a roll of honour with the names of those who fought in the war. What is clearly evident is that the area has evolved as a significant area to the community, a fact that is documented in Counci’s independent heritage report completed in August 2017. It justifies an amendment to Schedule 5 of Council’s LEP listing on the NSW Heritage Act and the State Register under the OEH as suggested by then minister Rob Stokes, 22 Feb 2015. The refusal of the executives of local Brunswick-Billinudgel and Mullumbimby RSL sub-branches to recognise the pines as a war memorial is, in my opinion, willfully arrogant and shameful. When given the research on the WWI Memorial Pines in 2014, they rejected it outright. Soon after, it was reported to me that the RSL sub-branch did not want to interfere with the business interests of the Crown Holiday Parks. Patricia Warren Brunswick Heads

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Welcome Elders Brunswick Heads Anyone familiar with the real estate landscape in Brunswick Heads would be familiar with the name Siwicki Real Estate. Russell Siwicki set up his agency 36 years ago and, while he has a strong reputation as a real estate agent, he is equally well known for his community spirit and generosity. ‘He is always willing to lend a helping hand and had been tremendously helpful to me over the years’, commented Dave Bosselmann when Property Insider caught up with him this week. Dave, a Brunswick Heads local, has lived in the Byron Shire for 20 years and worked at Siwicki’s for nearly nine of those until recently when Russell, owing to wanting to spend more time with family and pursuing his passions, decided it was the right time to step back a little from the business and Dave decided the timing was right for him to take a step forward. Dave along with business partner George Kyprianou bought the agency and have become George Kyprianou and Dave Bosselmann Elders Brunswick Heads. They have moved just a few metres down the road into a very appealing office on Park Street. Russell is still working in the business as a Dave met his business partner George when he first moved senior sales consultant (when you’ve been in the game that long to the area nearly three years ago. ‘When I first moved up I was it must be hard to go cold turkey). doing handyman and maintenance work for Siwicki’s and that’s When asked why the change in name and the selection of where I met Dave. I come from Adelaide and worked as an agent the Elders franchise, Dave said it was the opportunity for a fresh down there.’ George says that being an agent here is enjoyable start and he was attracted to the Elders brand as its values and as the people are more relaxed; however, being a new kid on the technology were a good fit with where Dave wants to take the block does present challenges in building a client base when business. ‘Elders have a really strong reputation in regional and other agents have been in the area for years. ‘In Adelaide my rural areas’, said Dave. ‘It seemed the right choice for us.’ clients always recommended me to their family and friends and

so I am sure the same thing will happen here before too long.’ George has managed to become a valued member of the community in a short time and is heavily involved in the local branch of NSW Fire and Rescue. 3/7 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads Elders Brunswick Heads is off to a good start. Last weekend they took a partially renovated 2-bedroom flat to auction and achieved a record breaking result: $855,000. ‘Yes, I guess that’s been the biggest change in the area’, says Dave, ‘the growth in the market’. However, he also cited the lack of affordable rental housing as presenting huge challenges for young people in particular. Many people who would have rented their property to long-term tenants are now opting to rent the property as the short-term holiday let. ‘It is having a big impact’, says Dave. ‘Years ago people would buy here and rent their property to long-term tenants until they were ready to retire. That doesn’t happen any more; the people who are buying are either moving in or holiday-letting their properties.’ At the moment, as Dave sees it, Bruns still maintains its colour and diversity and he hopes that never changes. Dave and George welcome you to drop in and see them any time. Elders Brunswick Heads specialises in property sales in Brunwsick Heads, Ocean Shores, Mullumbimby and Myocum.

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15A Weeronga Way, Ocean Shores Lifestyle Beach Home with Ocean Hinterland Views

5 Gibingbell Close, Ocean Shores Peaceful Garden Lover’s Home, Prime Location

18 Orana Road, Ocean Shores More than meets the eye!

Set over three levels, this inviting home offers high vaulted ceilings and polished timber floors in its spacious, lightfilled, open plan living areas. Enjoy effortless indoor/ outdoor living, full-length timber deck to enjoy hinterland views. If you’ve always dreamed of living the coveted North Coast lifestyle, this captivating beach-style house with ocean and hinterland views is perfect.

Set in a prime elevated position this low maintenance brick and tile home with a covered veranda, enclosed sunroom and entertaining gazebo is a garden lover’s dream come true. Extra tiled room downstairs, ideal for home oﬃce or could potentially be converted into a granny ﬂat (STCA).

Situated on a large 1037m2 block, this 3 bedroom home with rumpus room is elevated and captures a sunny northerly aspect, pleasant outlook and a beautiful summer ocean breeze. Potential investors and ﬁrst home buyers won’t want to miss this fabulous opportunity, as it’s one which is sure to be snapped up quickly.

Price guide $780,000–$820,000 View Saturday 12.30pm–1.00pm Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Agent Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar Area Sales Specialist 0477 222 452

Price guide $668,000–$695,000 View Saturday 11.30am–12.00pm Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Agent Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar Area Sales Specialist 0477 222 452

View Saturday 10.30am–11.00am Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar Area Sales Specialist 0477 222 452

R H Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads 6680 5000

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22 BRANDON STREET, SUFFOLK PARK

• Character beachside home with high rental return • Charming 3 bed, private house with north aspect • Separate studio with private entrance and outdoor living • Guest quarters accessed through rear lane • Large, private outdoor living overlooking spacious yard • Only one street from Tallow Beach, huge income potential

ideal beachside living

Open: Saturday, 4 November 9.00 – 9.30am Price: $1,595,000 to $1,695,000 Enquiries: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

13 CEMETERY ROAD, BYRON BAY 3

• Newly renovated in prime Byron position • Spacious open plan living with soaring high ceilings • Modern chic kitchen, north east aspect • Large entertainers deck with beautiful leafy outlook • Roadhouse Cafe and direct access to Tallow Beach are nearby • Only minutes to the town centre, Main Beach and schools Open: Price: Enquiries:

By Appointment $1,000,000 to $1,100,000 Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

39 RYCES DRIVE, CLUNES 3

• More than meets the eye! • Set in a quiet cul-de-sac in charming Clunes Village • Immaculate family home with 2 living areas and lovely outlook • 1148m2 block with private back yard and entertainers deck • Excellent entry or investment into the Hinterland market • Close to Bangalow, Lismore and Byron Shire Open: Price: Enquiries:

Wednesday, 1 November 1.30 – 2.00pm Saturday, 4 November 12.30 – 1.00pm $595,000 to $620,000 Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 Travis Lipshus 0416 588 906

35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au

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6 GIAOUR STREET, BYRON BAY

• One of the most tranquil spots you’ll find • Older style, character 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom beach house • Set on 1084m2 with stunning views over Belongil Creek • Open plan living extends onto a generous verandah • Separate studio for guest quarters, undercover parking for 4 cars • Adjacent to Belongil Beach and a short walk to great cafes

between the creek and the sea

7 ALCORN STREET, SUFFOLK PARK • Direct access to Tallow Beach • Contemporary Asian inspired pavilion design • Open plan living with high cathedral ceilings • Generous north facing deck with beautiful native outlook • Private 734m2 block set in a lush topical environment • Suffolk Park shops and tavern are a comfortable walk away

Open:

Thursday, 2 November 1.00 - 1.30pm Saturday, 4 November 12.00 – 12.30pm Auction: Saturday, 18 November 11.30am Onsite Enquiries: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 James Young 0419 856 840

premier beachfront position! Open:

Wednesday 3.00 – 3.30pm, Saturday 10.00 – 10.30am Auction: Saturday, 18 November 1.30pm Onsite Enquiries: Helene Adams 0412 139 807 Paul Banister 0438 856 552

35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au

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Property Large Family Home

Absolutely Captivating

Brunswick Heads Classic

9 Rosewood Avenue, Bangalow 170 Boogarem Road, Koonyum Range 23 Fawcett Street, Brunswick Heads Price on application $2,495,000 5 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2

On a generous 1075m2 block in a prime location, this grand home with beautifully landscaped gardens, guest accommodation and pool is bursting with appeal. Set in a very quiet position at the top of a cul-de-sac, the home is just around the corner from the local child care centre and a short walk into Bangalow Village which boasts a fabulous array of shops, cafes and restaurants. Well designed, the home flows with generous spaces and natural light. No ingredient is missing for a happy life or solid investment in this spacious property. There is also plenty of scope to add value. Property features include: huge wraparound veranda with beautiful views, multiple living areas, a great office space or 5th bedroom and an enormous rumpus room under the house with scope to convert to a granny flat. With so much to offer we know an inspection will impress. Saturday 10.00–10.30am Open: Contact: Oliver Aldridge 0421 171 499 Luke Elwin 0421 375 635 Byron Bay First National

This 29 acre property is located on the edge of Mt Jerusalem National Park overlooking Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads coastline. Renovated to architect designs it is spacious and completely private with majestic views. Open plan living areas with high raked ceilings, timber floors and large doors that open onto the patio. Kitchen, fitted with granite bench tops, European appliances and large walk in pantry. The house has a lower wing comprising guest quarters, a second living room and the den/study. The upper wing hosts master bedroom with views of the ocean, walk-in dressing room, ensuite with separate shower and access to the outside, and the third bedroom. The house can operate entirely ‘off the grid’ with a standalone solar power system, 135,000 litres of rainwater storage. There is a studio with two rooms and facilities located separately from the home. Double lockup garage with remote entry and beautiful saltwater pool. Inspect by appointment Open: Contact: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 Katrina Beohm Real Estate

$1,550,000

Charm and character abound in this classic 1950s timber home with all of the yesteryear delights – soaring ceilings, polished timber floors, french doors, hopper windows, picture rails, timber walls, Juliet balcony & breezeways. There’s even the old string light switches. Sound old? Well it is. But there are the modern conveniences too like ducted air-conditioning with climate control, Foxtel installed in the lounge room and the master bedroom and ceiling fans in every room. The attractive and low maintenance gardens and yard will provide endless opportunities for lazy afternoon entertaining under a beautiful poinciana tree. Don’t feel like entertaining? Then grab a towel and walk 70m and have a swim in the river. Yep, less than 100m to the river and only a very short stroll to the town centre, pub, footbridge, beach and surf club. Saturday 12.00 – 12.30pm Open: Contact: Peter Browning on 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

Auction

Ocean Shores AUCTION – HILLTOP SANCTUARY Secluded ¾-acre hilltop sanctuary with extensive forest views to the ocean. • Unique hilltop 3/4 acre, Build a 2nd home on the • 5.2KW solar power and Hot water, A/C, wood fire. 2 x beautifully forested hillside (STCA) Rainwater tanks • Comfortable, Quality, original cond, luxury 80s home, • Indoor/ outdoor screened workshop with H/C water, + large sep studio 4th outdoor shower • 4 Bed, office, 3 bathrooms, Covered Decks • Walk to shops, preschools, minutes to beaches and Brunswick Heads

View By appointment Auction 11 November 2017, 10am RSL Hall, Fawcett Street, Brunswick Heads Contact David Mutkins 0421 906 460 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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Property Ultimate Lifestyle Property

Magnificent views

The Palms Village

12 Pottsville Road, Mooball

16 Main St, Clunes

Site 150, Tweed Heads South

Price: Contact Agent

Perfectly positioned in a peaceful rural village just 12 minutes from Pottsville Beach and 5 minutes to the Pacific Motorway, this beautifully presented family home is sure to please the most discerning buyers. The first feature you notice when you visit this property is the huge, covered hardwood timber decks which surround the home. You’ll love entertaining in the extra-large covered alfresco dining area, the ideal place for a barbecue or a relaxed evening meal. This well-maintained, single level, brick home, set on 2780 square metres of flat usable land is just 10 years old. Inside the light and spacious home you’ll find 3 generous bedrooms, study master suite with walk-through robe to large ensuite and 3 living areas. There’s absolutely nothing to spend here, just move in and relax, as all the hard work has been done for you. If you’ve been dreaming of a relaxed village lifestyle in an immaculate single level family home, this property is certainly worthy of your inspection.

Open: By Appointment Contact: Jason Dittmar 0477 222 452 Julie-Ann Manahan LREA 0411 081 118 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads

Magnificent views in the heart of Clunes. • Superb architect designed home • Breathtaking views across the Eltham Valley • Elevated & northeast facing • Polished timber floors and cathedral ceilings throughout • Spacious outdoor entertaining balcony • Just 25 minutes drive to the north coast’s best beaches and surf breaks • Close to schools and services

Immaculate & Spacious

12 Garden Avenue, Mullumbimby Light and spacious family home Separate teen retreat with kitchen, bathroom and laundry Fenced backyard Close to town and schools Separate study/bedroom

Close to river for a swim Established orchard and vege garden Wood-fire pizza oven and barbecue Amazing birdlife Offers from $785,000 Contact: 1300 578 504 forsalebyowner.com.au

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4 Waterford Parade, Skennars Head Landscaped gardens surround home, in-ground salt water pool in backyard Immaculate family home of generous space proportions, 931m2 corner block Cathedral ceilings & an abundance of o/ 3 min walk for a surf at Sharpes Beach, short walk to schools pre-school to Yr 12 sized windows allows for loads of light Vast open plan kitchen looks directly to Price Guide $1,450,000–$1,595,000 pool area & landscaped backyard area Inspect By Appointment Upper level is master suite, walk in Contact: Vaino Lillioja 0487 026 765 robe & ensuite with elevated views to Flat Rock Enjoy sunrises to the east & sunsets to the west – best of both worlds! .30p 1–1 y a rd S at u

$230,000

Redecorated throughout, this immaculately presented twobedroom home is located on a large block at the entrance to the village. The home features a covered, entrance verandah as well as a very private and large rear verandah ideal for entertaining. Spacious open plan living areas with raked ceilings and exposed timber beams. The home has new timber laminate flooring throughout the living areas. The kitchen is complemented with a new stainless-steel Chef stove, range hood, double sink and newly tiled splash-backs. The recently renovated 2-way bathroom comprises a large shower cabinet, vanity unit and toilet. The home has a Samsung reverse cycle air-conditioner, a hot water system and low maintenance gardens.

Open: By Appointment Contact: Kelvin Price 0423 028 468 Mr Property Services

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Stunning Rural Views to Mt Chincogan

$795,000

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Immaculate & Spacious

101 Burns Point Ferry Rd, West Ballina Upper level: master suite + parent’s retreat, modern ensuite, walk in robe + Brand new, executive residence with study nook countless extras on level 830m2 block Set on rare 42m river frontage + private Private i/g salt water pool, new easy care gardens & lawn surround property pontoon, expansive views of Richmond O/sized DLUG with workroom space River PLUS oversized SLUG-perfect for boat/ Chef’s dream kitchen, stone tops, jet ski integrated window splashback + butler’s AUCTION onsite 18 November 1pm pantry Contact: Vaino Lillioja 0487 026 765 Light filled, vast living/dining space opens onto alfresco, sheltered patio with views TH AUC IS S TIO ATU N RD AY

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Rural Retreat in Lennox

9 Tara Downs, Lennox Head 1 bed stylish & spacious granny flat is modern & private, returning $395/week Spacious modern family home on 950.4m2 corner block + elevated outlook Family-friendly cul-de-sac, short drive to village & Sharpes Beach & schools Recently renovated with contemporary finishes & colour palette – move right in AUCTION onsite 18 November 10am Entertainers kitchen, stone benchtops + Inspect Saturday 1–1.30pm o/sized island bench, modern appliances Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 Open plan living with seamless transition to covered, private timber deck Extra living space currently utilised as home office, great for media/rumpus room

Blank Canvas – So Much Potential! 49 Barrett Drive, Lennox Head Solid 4 bed home on level 719.5m2 block, moments from the beach & lake Fabulous ‘downtown’ location, just in need of a good dose of TLC Private street frontage in quiet cul-desac amongst quality homes Light filled, open plan living spaces flow to paved outdoor area & grassed yard Spacious, fenced yard is ready for a pool (*STCA), backs onto nature reserve

DLUG with internal access, paved courtyard space at front of home Loads of potential – restore, fully renovate or build up, the choice is yours

AUCTION On Site 4 November 12noon Inspect Saturday 12.00–1.00pm Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399

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Property Perfect first home or investment Easy living on the waterfront 18 Orana Road, Ocean Shores 3

Penthouse Perfection

37 Elizabeth Avenue, South Golden Beach 10/4 Fawcett Street, Ballina $735,000 Just Listed $1,150,000 to $1,250,000 3 1 2 3 3 2

If you’ve been waiting for the ideal first home or investment property to come onto the market in Ocean Shores – this is it!! Set in an elevated position, this single level, low maintenance brick and tile home is the perfect way to get started in the property market. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sunny north-easterly aspect on the huge 1037m2 fully fenced block. This recently renovated home includes 3 double bedrooms with ceiling fans, large built-in robe to master, open plan living & dining, renovated kitchen with 900mm stainless steel gas cooktop, lock-up garage with internal access, carport and garden shed. You can’t beat the location - 2.5km to the beach, 1.9km to Ocean Shores Country Club, 2.3km to local shopping centre and 5 minutes’ drive to Ocean Shores Public School. With easy M1 access, you can be in Byron Bay in 15 minutes or Gold Coast Airport in 30 minutes. Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity, call Jason Dittmar on 0477 222 452 today. Open: Saturday 10.30am–11.00am Contact: Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Jason Dittmar Area Sales Specialist 0477 222 452 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads

Soak in the tranquil calm water vista lined with trees from the living areas and large verandah. Kayak or paddle board from your back yard, or grab your surfboard for a short stroll to the rolling waves. This brick, low maintenance well-maintained 3–4 bedroom waterfront home in South Golden Beach is situated within the vicinity of primary and preschools, community gardens, cafes, farmers markets and sports fields. Only 30 minutes’ drive to Gold Coast International and Ballina Airports. Brunswick Heads and Byron Bay are nearby. A fabulous peaceful lifestyle with great outdoor living and loads of benefits, awaits! So call me and arrange an inspection.

Designed to impeccable standards, this riverside penthouse provides stunning waterfront views. Set over two levels, this is the highest residential apartment in central Ballina. As you step into the large open plan living, dining and kitchen you are immediately drawn to the awe inspiring river and hinterland views. This space flows through to the huge wrap around balcony. Boasting amazing views and access to the balcony, the main bedroom has a modern ensuite and WIR. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are north facing with BIRs and balcony access. The second floor contains a third bathroom and open plan living area; this entire area opens up to the second-floor balcony. All this within 5 minutes of the Ballina/Byron Airport.

Friday 10.00–10.30am Saturday 9.00–9.30am Contact: Paul Prior 0418 324 297 Byron Bay First National Open:

Open: Thursday & Saturday 11.00–11.30am Contact: David Mutkins 0421 906 460 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

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B E X H I L L 15 Julieanne Place $760,000 5

4622m

Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122

+ Beautifully presented family home with elevated northern views to the Night Cap Ranges + Open plan living, high raked ceilings, entertainment area, separate lounge & rumpus + Large gas stove, dishwasher, breakfast bar & walk-in pantry. Master with ensuite & walk-in robe + 6m x 7m shed, easy care gardens & rainforest. 10 mins to Lismore & 30 mins to Byron Bay

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D U N O O N 1575 Dunoon Road $800,000 - $850,000 3

Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122

14.7 acres

+ Discover this rare opportunity to purchase in the Byron Bay hinterland with views to the ranges + Features high arch ceilings, wood heater & A/C. Open plan lounge & dining with ceiling fan + Loft style master bedroom. Council approved second dwelling currently used as a popular B&B + Entertain all year round on the back covered verandah with ceiling fan, 90% UV shade & views

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Property Stylish Lennox Home + Income

Just Over 1 Acre

Open for inspection

9 Tara Downs, Lennox Head

229 Rosebank Road, Rosebank

â&#x20AC;¢ 11 Remnant Dr, Clunes. Sat 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 229 Rosebank Rd, Rosebank. Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ Sunsets of Bangalow, Fowlers Ln, Bangalow. By appt only

Auction On site 18 Nov 10am

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For Sale: $795,000

Set on a large corner block, this modern split level home + separate granny flat is perfect for a buyer to move straight in & enjoy whilst also earning an income. Stylishly renovated with contemporary features, fittings & colour palette, the lower level offers a sleek entertainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, master bed & ensuite plus a media room & bedroom. The upper level has the 3rd bed, bathroom & laundry. Indoor/outdoor living is easy with stacker doors allowing the indoor living areas to flow seamlessly to the large covered timber deck area which enjoys an elevated NE outlook across the rainforest to the headland. The stylish, private & spacious granny flat is currently tenanted & is perfect for extended families, guests or even rent out as holiday accommodation - options! In a family-friendly cul-de-sac close to Lennox village & beach, Sharpes Beach & schools, this property is worth an inspection.

Sitting on just over one easy care acre with views to the Nightcap National Park, this home with a separate studio plus workshop, epitomises what country living is all about.Â This spacious western red cedar house features high ceilings and timber floors throughout with a good size living room, wood fire combustion heating and a country style kitchen and dining area. Three bedrooms, main with en-suite, plus large sun-room being a perfect second living space. Good size undercover timber decks are located on 3 sides of the house giving suitable covered spaces for any weather conditions. The surrounding gardens can be seen from every window and include a vegetable garden, citrus trees, three large avocado trees, several large native rainforest trees and a chook pen. A separate studio includes a living space, kitchen, bathroom and sunny verandah which takes in the beautiful garden views. This home has loads of potential to further improve to reach its full potential.

Open: Saturday 1.00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1.30pm Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 Lois Buckett Real Estate

Open: Saturday 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm Contact: Duncan LorimerÂ 0400 844 412 Elders Bangalow

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â&#x20AC;¢ 2 Mariners Court, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 37 Elizabeth Ave, South Golden Beach. Thu & Sat 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel. Sat 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 23 Fawcett St, Brunswick Heads. Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 7 Coomburra Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 3 Booyun St, Brunswick Heads. Sat 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1.30pm

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â&#x20AC;¢ 5/8 Wollongbar St, Byron Bay. Wed 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 6/114 Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay. Wed 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 39 Ryces Dr, Clunes. Wed 1.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2pm â&#x20AC;¢ 7 Alcorn St, Suffolk Park. Wed 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 1635â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1651 Coolamon Scenic Dr, Mullumbimby. Thu 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 6 Giaour St, Byron Bay. Thu 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 47 Carlyle Ln, Byron Bay. Thu 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 451 Coopers Shoot Rd, Coopers Shoot. Thu 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 6/155â&#x20AC;&#x201C;159 Broken Head Rd, Suffolk Park. Fri 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 10/4 Fawcett St, Ballina. Fri 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 10/4 Fawcett St, Ballina. Sat 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 22 Brandon St, Suffolk Park. Sat 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 1 Taylors Rd, Eureka. Sat 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 13 Cemetery Rd, Byron Bay. Sat 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 53 Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Sat 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 7 Alcorn St, Suffolk Park. Sat 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 9 Rosewood Ave, Bangalow. Sat 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 73 Massinger St, Byron Bay. Sat 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 534 Main Arm Rd, Main Arm. Sat 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 451 Coopers Shoot Rd, Coopers Shoot. Sat 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 35 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. Sat 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 2/33 Scott St, Byron Bay. Sat 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am â&#x20AC;¢ 871 Main Arm Rd, Main Arm. Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 75 Burns Point Ferry Rd, Ballina. Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 6 Barkala Ct, Ocean Shores. Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 256 Midgen Flat Rd, Newrybar. Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 6 Giaour St, Byron Bay. Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 4 Mayo Crt, Skennars Head. Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 39 Ryces Dr, Clunes. Sat 12.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm â&#x20AC;¢ 600 Coolamon Scenic Dr, Coorabell. Sat 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19 Byron St, Wardell. Sat 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1.30pm â&#x20AC;¢ 54 Balemo Dr, Ocean Shores. Sat 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2.30pm

Newsagency with full lotto and selling magazines, newspapers, milk, drinks, phonecards. â&#x20AC;¢ Computer system is currently being used for point of sale, stock control, home delivery. â&#x20AC;¢ Wide range of magazine titles and broad range of stationery supplied to local businesses and the general public. â&#x20AC;¢ Supply both Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby Newspapers and includes paper run with currently 13 sub-agents.

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AUCTION 7 December If not sold prior

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Property McGRATH BYRON BAY

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New Listings

• 35 Argyle St, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.45am

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 18 Orana Rd, Ocean Shores. Sat 10.30–11am • 5 Gibingbell Cl, Ocean Shores. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 15A Weeronga Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 12.30–1pm • 37 Peter St, South Golden Beach. Sat 1.30–2.30pm

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Auctions

PROFESSIONALS & MARK COCHRANE, MULLUMBIMBY • Lot 1 Midginbel Lane, Mullumbimby. Dec 2

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

• 35 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. $930,000–$980,000 • 6 Barkala Court, Ocean Shores. $795,000–$865,000 • 7 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park. Auction 18 Nov 1.30pm onsite • 41 Kingsley Lane, Byron Bay. $2,100,000–$2,300,000

• 101 Burns Point Ferry Road, West Ballina AUCTION • 6/35 Namitjira Place, Ballina CONTACT AGENT • 35 Pine Avenue, East Ballina CONTACT AGENT

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McGRATH BYRON BAY • 124 Coopers Creek Road, Repentance Creek • 24 James Street, Dunoon • 28/12 Hazelwood Close, Suffolk Park • 37 Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay

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LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE LENNOX HEAD • 4/12 Shelly Beach Road, East Ballina. 4 Nov 10am onsite • 49 Barrett Dr, Lennox Head. 4 Nov 12pm onsite • 9 Tara Downs, Lennox Head. 18 Nov 10am onsite • 101 Burns Point Ferry Rd, West Ballina. 18 Nov 1pm onsite

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• Sunsets of Bangalow, Fowlers Lane, Bangalow. Sat 2 Dec onsite 1.30pm • 11 Remnant Dr, Clunes. Thu 7 Dec, 6pm at Heritage House • 5/8 Wollongbar St, Byron Bay. 11 Nov 2.30pm onsite • 6 Giaour St, Byron Bay. 18 Nov 11.30am onsite • 7 Alcorn St, Suffolk Park. 18 Nov 1.30pm onsite • 11–19 Byron St, Wardell. 25 Nov 12pm onsite

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• 1/65 Brandon St, Suffolk Park. Sat 4 Nov 9am • 53 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay. Sat 4 Nov 11am • 53 Fig Tree Lane, Myocum. Sat 4 Nov 12.30pm • 44 Byron St, Bangalow. Sat 11 Nov 9am • 73 Paterson St, Byron Bay. Sat 11 Nov 10am • 41/31 Hayters Dr, Suffolk Park. Sat 11 Nov 11.15am • 43/31 Hayters Dr, Suffolk Park. Sat 11 Nov 11.45am • 9 Walgooan Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 11 Nov 2.30pm • 6/1–5 Keats St, Byron Bay. Sat 18 Nov 11.30am • 37 Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay. Sat 18 Nov 4.15pm • 28/12 Hazelwood Close, Suffolk Park. Sat 25 Nov 10.45am • 23 Teak Circuit, Suffolk Park. Sat 25 Nov 11.45am • 9 Nana St, Brunswick Heads. Sat 25 Nov 1pm • 124 Coopers Creek Rd, Repentance Creek. Sat 2 Dec 1.30pm

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• 23 Teak Circuit, Suffolk Park. Wed 3.30–4pm • 1/65 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Thu 4–4.30pm • 9 Walgooan Way, Ocean Shores. Thu 5.30–6pm • 28/12 Hazelwood Close, Suffolk Park. Sat 9–9.30am • 680 Left Bank Rd, Mullumbimby Creek. Sat 9.30–10am • 73 Paterson St, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 12A Tindara Ave, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 23 Teak Circuit, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 2/14 Alcorn St, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 9 Walgooan Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 37 Belongil Cres, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • Lot 5 41/31 Hayters Dr, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am • Lot 4 43/31 Hayters Dr, Suffolk Park. Sat 11.30am– 2pm • 9 Nana St, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 124 Coopers Creek Rd, Repentance Creek. Sat 12–12.30pm • 6/1–5 Keats St, Byron Bay. Sat 12.30–1pm • 133 Foresters Way, Tintenbar. Sat 12.30–1pm

• Lot 8/46 Durrumbul Road, Main Arm $579,000 • 4 Fern Street, Mullumbimby $735,000 • 35 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby $795,000 • 4 Parakeet Place, Mullumbimby $855,000 • Lot 1 Midginbel Lane, Mullumbimby Auction

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37 Peter Street, South Golden Beach Captivating Waterfront Queenslander

View 1.30pm-2.30pm Saturday

This enchanting Queenslander is definitely going to pull at the heart strings… nestled in a leafy, peaceful and private corner of the sought-after beachside enclave, South Golden Beach, this welcoming home captures all the character and charm of days gone by. Offering the perfect beachside retreat, this lovingly, restored, pre-1900 Queenslander home features all the traditional hallmarks of its historic style, with ornamental fretwork above the doors, french doors opening to the verandas, VJ walls and gleaming polished timber floors throughout.

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The Good Life

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Families a focus for local tourism

Life after yachting By Vivienne Pearson Spending months on a yacht sailing around the Mediterranean Sea sounds like bliss. For the guests, sun, sea, sailing are definitely the life. What about for the staff though? There are definite perks – like beautiful places and rubbing shoulders with celebrities – but most of the time, life is somewhat less glamorous. ‘It’s hard work,’ says Aymie Challinor, who worked as a stewardess and cook on yachts for nearly a decade. ‘You spend lots of time in a windowless kitchen or laundry.’ There’s also the question of what to do next. ‘You have so many skills but you don’t have a piece of paper, so it can be a struggle to work out how to fit in to life on land,’ says Lauren McKenzie, friend and business partner of Aymie, who spent four years on yachts before being offered a ‘job on land’. ‘I became the house manager for Nigella Lawson,’ she says. ‘I did everything from shopping and cooking for the kids, to arranging flowers, contractors and dinner parties.’ This type of on-land role is very similar to the service roles aboard yachts. Aymie and Lauren, who met while working on yachts sailing out of Palma in Spain, have decided to put all their yacht-related (and Nigella-household-related) skills into practice in Byron Bay. They have gone into business together to offer people a hasslefree way of managing their homes. This can take the form of local homeowners knowing that their home and garden are looked after and maintained. It can also be for those with holiday homes in the area. ‘Pre-arrival is our passion,’ says Lauren of this service, which can include stocking the fridge with your favourite foods, arranging any

appointments or bookings you might need and ensuring fresh flowers await you. Airbnb hosts can outsource the management of their accommodation – from ‘changeovers’ to the work of bookings and arrivals. Aymie and Lauren’s standards, developed from years of housekeeping on yachts, where supervisors would literally run a white-gloved finger over surfaces, are high. The two also love organising an event – and let’s face it, anyone who has organised dinner parties for Nigella Lawson doesn’t need a piece of paper to confirm their expertise! ‘We love arranging picnics, special occasions and surprise packages,’ says Aymie. In this, Aymie and Lauren use their local connections – Aymie grew up here and Lauren’s father was from here (though she has ‘inherited’ her mother’s UK accent). It seems like they’ve found the perfect follow-up to their yachting lives – using their hard-earned skills in a beautiful place by the sea. BLM Concierge: www.blmconcierge.com

A pearl in any quarter By Vivienne Pearson A Steely Dan song of the same name gives the first clues about the inspiration for the Pearl of the Quarter food truck and catering business. ‘On the water down in New Orleans, my baby’s the pearl of the Lorne, Shoshannah and the Pearl. quarter…’ start the Soft-shell-crab slider – Photos Amy lyrics. Carter The French Quarter of New Orleans – the food and the music – is one region that Pearl of the Quarter food truck and catering is inspired by. But that’s not all – not wanting to be restricted to just one region, inspiration is also drawn from other quarters: the Latin Quarter in Paris and the Ipanema Quarter in Rio. ‘And, though it’s not an official “quarter”,’ says Shoshannah Orenstein, one of the co-owners of the Pearl, ‘we’ve added Brixton in London as the fourth quarter, for the strong Caribbean influences there.’ So, though Pearl reaches widely for inspiration, a fair summary would be that she (for this is a food truck that seems worthy of a personal pronoun) is about tastes from the Caribbean, New Orleans, Brazil, Cuba, Southern US states and beyond. To get specific, here are three signature dishes. A Florida-style soft-shell crab slider, served with a mango salsa, aioli and a hot mango sauce on an organic brioche slider bun. Jamaican Jerk Chicken (‘jerk’ means spice), a coconut-cream-braised free-range chicken served with gravy, coconut ice, peas and ’slaw. And a Cuban sandwich filled with orange and lime roasted free-range pork, swiss cheese, dill pickle and mustard. ‘The unifying theme is flavour – we don’t hold back on flavours,’ says Lorne. And, though these three examples are meat based, the Pearl has plenty of seafood and vegetarian options too. Though some of these dishes are new to me, Lorne Rawlings says that they are like coming home to others. ‘It is thrilling for us to introduce food that people haven’t had before, but also to serve food to people who find it reminds them of home,’ he says. Shoshannah and Lorne hail from the UK. Lorne was a DJ who got into food via catering for bands, including the Buena Vista Social Club and the Afro-Cuban All Stars. ‘It was a great way to learn different cuisines,’ says Lorne. Both were involved with the Spiegeltent in the UK and this

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Since mid-year Elements of Byron resort has refocused its substantial marketing investment and effort toward families. With the opening of the final 99 villas last month, the capacity to host family groups has quadrupled. Sixty-eight of the new villas are two-bedroom two-bathroom ‘homes away from home’, bringing the total number of two-bedroom villas on the property to 88. ‘It’s a significant shift for us,’ said sales and marketing manager David Jones. ‘Luckily we have some experience under our belt. We learned a lot last summer during peak season and this year we created a fair amount of new product to better meet the needs of families.’ A new timber children’s adventure playground, bocce rink, giant chess set and expanded timber decking around the lagoon infinity pool are some of the new additions. The range of guided nature walks will also expand, with a new walk set to capture the interests of inquisitive children. At the same time, a new adult-only pool with swim-up bar acknowledges the child-free traveller. Delivering a wholesome experience for families cannot be done in isolation however, according to Jones. ‘The co-operation required is monumental,’ he said. ‘We are working with dozens of local businesses. There are so many experienced, professional yet edgy operators here. Our guests are the winners from this collaboration.’ Zephyr Horses, Go Sea Kayaks, Sunshine Cycles, Byron Bay KidsKlub and Let’s Go Surfing are some of the businesses working with Elements of Byron. ‘I love being able to showcase how I grew up in this area,’ said Kate Noller, who runs Zephyr Horses from onsite stables at Elements of Byron. ‘On horseback on the beach and in the forest, sharing the incredible land with visiting families as well as locals is really special.’ Unlike almost every other region in NSW the Byron Shire does not receive funding for the visitor economy from state or local government, which places considerable responsibility on individual operators. ‘It’s a delicate balance,’ according to Destination Byron president Peter Wotton. ‘Businesses are free to market themselves how they choose; all we can do is encourage and support appropriate messaging. Families are of course a key target. They are a slowermoving visitor who tends to stay longer. They give a higher overall yield and are, on the whole, respectful of this beautiful place we call Byron.’

connection led them to this area, with Lorne project managing the renovation of the Brunswick Picture House. The magic of the Spiegeltent also flows into the Pearl of the Quarter, with Shoshanna bringing a perfect combination of theatrical ‘hostessing’ to the window while Lorne creates food magic in Kate Noller from Zephyr Horses at the stables on the Elements the back. of Byron property. She likes sharing the incredible land with visiting families. Photo by soulsofbyronbay.com.au. And there is always music. Whether in full-service mode or simply while cassava is CRUISING FOR 7 NIGHTS DEPARTING being chopped or dishes FROM SYDNEY ABOARD RADIANCE OF THE SEAS. are being done, music is an PORTS INCLUDE NOUMEA (NEW CALEDONIA) integral part of the Pearl – so much so that Lorne has AND ISLE OF PINES (NEW CALEDONIA) created a Pearl-specific playlist on Spotify. • JOHN WILLIAMSON • TROY CASSAR-DALEY If your mouth is watering • GRAEME CONNORS • GINA JEFFREYS as much as mine, check out • SARA STORER • TANIA KERNAGHAN the Pearl’s next public local OVER 40 COUNTRY ARTISTS gigs: Nudge Nudge Wink Wink at the Billinudgel 9 - 16 OCTOBER 2018 Hotel on Sat 5 November, then Mullum Music Festival Interior from $2,645pp* Oceanview from $3,295pp* Balcony from $3,895pp* Junior Suite from $4,535pp* (Market Place behind Civic Prices are per person, cruise only, in AUD, based on lowest available twin share accommodation, inclusive of all savings/discounts, port & government charges, correct as at 10 October 2017. Prices are subject to change and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Some oceanview cabins may have an obstructed view. Single Hall, Sat 18/Sun 19 Nov) travelers must pay a single supplement. Agents may charge service fees and/or fees for card payments which vary. Cancellation penalties and conditions apply. Cruisin Country is a brand name of Choose Your Cruise Ltd and is operated for Cruising Country Pty Ltd by Discovery Travel Centre Pty Ltd trading as Cruiseco. Information: Pearl of the Quarter food truck and BYRON BAY CRUISE & TRAVEL catering. Ph: 0412 535 376, 4/52 Jonson St • (02) 6685 6733 Facebook / Instagram, ATAS: A10923 Spotify: search for Pearl of the Quarter *

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Great Northern: Cocktails and dining go up a notch Story and photos by Simon Haslam The Great Northern restaurant and bar, right in the middle of Jonson St, is a great spot to hang out and people-watch. It went up a level with the refurbishment last year, and now has a blackwalled, exposed brick/wood/chandelier look and an inviting cocktail bar right in the centre of the room. It’s still a relaxed place (hey, it’s the Northern), but there is definitely a classier vibe in the dining area. Of course, you can sit right among the action at the footpath tables, but owing to the elevated dining room and open windows you feel part of the scene even while you’re inside. From the range of bespoke cocktails I’d recommend the Devil Bird (pictured) a mix of London dry gin, campari and a hint of mescal, shaken with pineapple and lime juice and a few drops of elemakule bitters. Hotel Great Northern chef Chris Hancock, formerly of Tetsuya’s. Drop in to the cocktail bar at the Great Northern for their range of New chef Chris Hancock, formerly of Tetsuya’s, is bespoke cocktails. taking it the food up yet another notch. Dishes on the menu include some very upmarket dishes vegetarian cooking either. ‘At Testsuya’s there was a completely good-quality food to come more quickly,’ he said. such as Chargrilled Orange Pork Cutlet with carrots, almond separate ten-course vegetarian menu – I’ve done a lot of Chris is settling in well – after all he’s only three minutes from and roast kale, and 12-Hour Braised Lamb Shoulder with creamy vegetarian cooking over the years,’ he said. the beach. ‘I’ve always loved the northern rivers, the vibe, the mashed potatoes, lemon butter green beans and roast tomato jus. Chris will have his work cut out with a big event soon – the countryside with the ocean; it’s the best of Australia in one ‘People up here, whether they’re locals heading out or visitors, Melbourne Cup lunch called The VIP Birdcage party on Tuesday place,’ said Chris, who, after five weeks in the job, is in the are in party mode; they want to escape the rest of their lives 7 November from 12-3pm. process both of increasing the number of local suppliers and of and have a good time,’ said Chris, ‘but they still want the goodhiring staff. More info: Northern Restaurant & Bar, 35–43 Jonson St, quality city-style food.’ Although the menu still has the pub favourites, and a good kids’ Byron Bay. Ph 6685 6454 www.thenorthern.com.au. Hours: ‘There’s more of a focus on casual dining, and people want their menu, there are gluten-free dishes, and Chris is no slouch at Lunch 12–3pm, Dinner 5–9pm.

New crown wearers at The Empire By Vivienne Pearson It’s an opening party that is belated, depending on your definition, by either six months or 73 years. In the big picture, the party is more than 70 years late, as the The Empire Cafe has been a fixture of the Mullumbimby food scene since 1945. There is no doubt that new ownership is a good enough reason for a party, even if the name is the same. Elke Lowe and Kev Higgins took over ownership of The Empire in April, so the opening party, scheduled for the evening of Friday 10 November, is only belated by six months. The iconic Mullumbimby cafe has long been the place to go for milkshakes, breakfasts, tasty lunches and delicious burgers. None of this will change, though a new menu is seeing some more healthy options added in. ‘It’s now a mix of naughty-but-nice and healthy,’ says Elke. ‘It’s basically like Kev and me going out for lunch – I choose a healthy option and he goes for a great big burger.’ She notes that this is not unusual – in any group of friends there will be someone wanting chips, someone who is vegan and someone after a gluten-free option. The Empire can happily accommodate them all, including, thanks to being one of the larger cafes in the area, groups of up to 20. Some of the newer menu options include a Superfood Salad (a powerhouse that includes kale, quinoa, goji berries and activated nuts and seeds) and a Buddha Bowl (so good for you thanks to its combo of buckwheat soba noodles, sauerkraut, sweet potato, spinach, avo, pickled carrot, tofu with sweet miso dressing and black sesame seeds). Burger options include an organic brioche-bun beef-burger with all the usual trimmings, a mushroom burger, and the popular Southern Fried Chicken burger. For a happy compromise, with all options, the burger bun can be exchanged for extra salad. Dinners, from 5pm Thursday till Saturday are good for sharing or eating solo, with small-plate options including arancini and salt & pepper squid or mushrooms. Large plates include the healthy salads and risotto. Milkshakes still feature strongly and are joined by a full range of alcoholic drinks, including cocktails and liqueur coffees, on offer all day from 10am. Elke, an ex-Shearwater student, grew up in the area. Her first hospitality job, at age 14, was at Fishheads in Byron. She fondly remembers playing old-school games in the backroom of The Empire (a feature she hopes to reintroduce). Kev is a newer convert to the region, having met Elke while travelling in South America. ‘Everyone at home in Dublin had bets on my being home in three months,’ says Kev. ‘Now, four

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Lunchbox challenge Elke Lowe and Kev Higgins in their Empire.

years later, here I am owning a cafe in Mullum!’ He’s here to stay, saying that a recent trip back home made him appreciate his life in Mullum even more. There was no question of keeping the name. ‘Absolutely, people love to come in and reminisce,’ Elke says, mentioning one customer, aged in her 70s, who recalls having milkshakes there after attending Girl Guides as a child. Their additions to the theme include a ‘Sloth King’ logo and artwork hanging and soon to be muralled on the walls. So come for your own reminiscing (or to discover The Empire anew). All are welcome to the opening, on Friday 10 November from 6pm. The Empire. 20 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby. 7 days from 8am and Thurs/Fri/Sat nights till 8pm. Ph: 6684 2306. Facebook/Insta: @EmpireMullum.

Fresh yoghurt made with milk from the school’s herd of cows. Native honey harvested straight from the school hive. Quiche made with eggs from the school chooks and spinach picked fresh from the garden. These are just a few examples of the incredible lunchbox creations students came up with for last year’s Grow Your Own Lunchbox Challenge at the Mullumbimby Farmers Market. The event, now in its third year, is on again this Friday, and coordinator and Mullum Farmers market manager Allie Godfrey said she and the judges can’t wait to see what schools have instore for this year’s challenge. ‘We’re always blown away by the hard work, creativity and passion for growing and cooking that we see from each school’, she said. The whole community is invited to attend this Friday at 9–11am to see some of the amazing things happening in local school gardens, and to cheer on local students as they compete in the Lunchbox Challenge. Seven schools – Ocean Shores, Wilsons Creek, Shearwater, Crabbes Creek, Mullumbimby Public, The Pocket and Main Arm – will be competing in this year’s event. Then it’s time for the main event – the Lunchbox Challenge – in which each school is given ten minutes to prepare a lunchbox main, snack and drink that’s nutritious, delicious, and made using produce they’ve grown in their school gardens. Last year, more than $3,000 in prizemoney was divided between the seven schools that participated to help continue their garden programs. Market manager Allie Godfrey said Grow Your Own Lunchbox gave students and teachers a chance to share their garden stories with each other and the community, to have some fun and to be inspired. ‘We’re so lucky to have so many fantastic teachers and volunteers who are teaching our students about food and where it comes from,’ she said. The Grow Your Own Lunchbox Challenge will be held at the Mullumbimby Farmers Market this Friday 3 November.

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Fly to Mrs Birdy Story and photo by Vivienne Pearson

Jess Flynn, Ben Summons, The Mayor and Jamie Revell.

Stone & Wood The first clod of earth was metaphorically turned at Stone & Wood’s new Byron home on Tuesday morning, with the spade sitting idle owing to sunny conditions more conducive to beer drinking than hard labour. Isn’t it often like that? However, more industrious types will soon take over, with the whole development expected to be completed in 12–18 months. Architect Harley Graham would not be the only local interested in seeing how his plans for the light-filled industrial premises will turn from clay (or hemic peat in this case) into reality. The new premises will house both the local brewing staff from the current Stone & Wood in Boronia Place as well as the Byron administrative workers. A number of other locals will be involved in the build: the Lismore-based builder, Byron Bay Herb Nursery that will be involved in the landscaping, and the recycled timber cladding for the lower levels will be camphor supplied by local recycler Wooden Anchor. Ben Summons from the brewer said that they were aiming to produce a structure with ‘soul and character’. ‘We are proud to be in the position to contribute to the region’s economic growth and support local employment’ in construction of the brewery that will keep their ‘spiritual home’ in their ‘birthplace’ of Byron Bay. The brewery will also be a destination for visitors who want to take tours and try the beers.

veg and white bean), arancini, fish cakes and fritters, along with sweet treats (like a berry choc cake or an almond sour cherry and frangipani tart). Freshly prepared meals include burgers, pizzas and brekky staples such as smashed avo. For anyone not feeling inspired by their feeding their own brood, takehome meals are also available. Locals won’t suffer from emptynest syndrome as the revamped shop floor continues to sell locally made produce, including fruit and veg, sauces, dips, soaps, bread and spices. The good old lolly shop element of the general store role is still there but parents will appreciate the subtle placement, away from pester-power-sized hands. South Golden Beach’s community has benefited recently from a new skatepark and playground and now has a cafe hub that everyone is chirping about. Mrs Birdy, 19 Beach Ave, South Golden Beach. 7 days (M–Th 7–7, Fri 7–8, Sat 8–8, Sun 8–7) Ph: 6680 2843, @mrsbirdysgb

Scott and Kate Foster

‘The Shop’ at South Golden Beach has been transformed into Mrs Birdy, an almost-alwaysopen cafe/corner store/restaurant/takehome meal caterer. Saying that Mrs Birdy has arisen phoenix-style from the ashes of The Shop might be pushing the bird metaphor a tad but locals are certainly rejoicing. The previously dark interior has been completely brightened and the whitewashed external walls and re-established gardens have revitalised the outside seating areas. Taking flight mid-year, Mrs Birdy’s owners and staff have recovered from being slammed early on, as every local and his bird came to check them out. As locals themselves, it is very genuine when owners Kate and Scott Foster speak of community. ‘We are excited about creating a community hub and for us to be such a part of our own community,’ says Kate. ‘Nothing makes me happier when I’m serving a customer and someone else walks in and says to that customer: “I haven’t seen you for so long!” and they stay and chat,’ says Kate. ‘ Scott flew into Mrs Birdy from catering for celebrities as head chef at The Sanctuary. Kate alighted gracefully (after a double somersault and full twist) from running marketing and events at Circus Arts in Byron Bay. Her plumage will also be familiar to those involved in the Bangalow Theatre Company, as she directed their hit show Little Shop of Horrors. Flocking to join Scott in the kitchen are other locals – Kate Hoskins, formerly of Top Shop and Citrus and Scott’s catering business partner, Victoria Cosford, a cooking teacher and previous food-writer for The Echo, and Tess Kilgariff, a wellknown local caterer. The food offering is far from bird-seed: it’s wholesome, rustic, generous and flavoursome. A selection of ‘fast and fresh’ offerings include chef-prepped salads (such as brown rice, roast

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BYRON BAY

BALLINA

Ballina RSL Club

Grinders Coffee Giveaway

1 Grant St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks

Members purchase coffee and cake for $8 or coffee and egg & bacon roll for $10 and go in the draw to win a Coffee Machine. Commences 10 November. Come in and try our new Grinders Coffee. LTPM/17/02329

Wharf Bar & Restaurant

MELBOURNE CUP PARTY DON’T MISS OUT!! Seafood Grazing Plates, TAB service, race day trivia & live music by OCCA ROCK! Wharfbarballina@gmail.com.au www.WharfBarBallina.com.au

Open 7.30am daily. Open till late Thursday–Sunday Coffee, breakfast, lunch & dinner, functions & weddings. Fully Licensed. 12-24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 / 6685 6011

BANGALOW

Butcher Baker Coffee / Breakfast / Lunch 7 days from 7am Dinner Friday & Saturday Nights 13 Byron Street, Bangalow 6687 2088

HAPPY HOUR every Friday & Saturday 5–6.30pm $12 tapas share plates and $5 tap beer & cider Offering a relaxed atmosphere in one of Bangalow’s beautiful heritage buildings, Butcher Baker has a fresh local menu, in-house bakery with freshly baked sourdoughs, sweet treats and fantastic local coffee. Fully licensed with Australian local craft beer on tap and a carefully curated wine list. www.butcherbaker.com.au @butcherbakerbangalow

BRUNSWICK HEADS

Bernardi’s Gelato & Espresso Bar

Open 7 days 9am–5pm Salad bar closes 3pm Juice bar closes from 4pm 22 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads 6685 1988

New Salad Bar offering custom made fresh sandwiches/rolls/wraps. Mouthwatering Jaffle Menu. Free-range meats, gluten free options. Extensive Juice & smoothie Menu Traditional Italian Gelato made in house.

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St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. Sun: 5pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426

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.

www.stelmodining.com

Foxy Luu’s

ASIAN STREET EATS

Fresh Asian street food served in:

At Woolies Plaza next to the bottle shop Open 7 days from 11am till late - BYO Facebook.com/FoxyLuus Instagram.com/foxyluus

A hip art haven by day & A playful den by night Try our mouth-watering loaded Bao sandwiches, bone-broth soups, salads and dumplings

Safya Cafe and Restaurant

Cafe: Specialty Coffee with Egyptian-inspired all-day breakfast, brunch & lunch

Open Mon–Fri 6.30am– 4pm Sat–Sun 7am–4pm Corner of Fletcher St & Bay Lane, Byron Bay

Finn Poke Restaurant Open 7 days 11am till 8pm Fri & Sat 11am till 8.30pm Shop 5, 8 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 8156 Take away available

Restaurant: Traditional Egyptian shared-style dining NOW OPEN for dinner from Thursday to Sunday Fresh Healthy Delicious

Hawaiian and Japanese flavours Signature Poke Bowls • High-quality diced raw fish, vegetables, sauces & spices • Vegetarian - Vegan options Any Poke Bowls $15.95 | Tuna Poke Bowl $17.95 www.finnpoke.com.au FB Finnpokebyron IG @finnpoke_

Happy Chilli Garden Open 7 days 12pm till late Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 M 0403 516 793 happychilligarden@hotmail.com

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

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Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

Elixiba Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat/ Sun. Closed Tuesdays. Open times 11am–3pm Brunch & Lunch 5pm–Late Dinner Shop 10, Feros Arcade 23 Jonson St 6685 6845

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

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

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Treehouse on Belongil

Breakfast & Lunch: 7 Days Afternoon Share Food: from 2.30pm Tues to Sat Dinner: from 5.30pm Tues to Sat APERITIVO AFTERNOONS $12 Cocktails, $7 beers, $8 wines 4–6pm Tuesday–Saturday 1.30–2.30pm Sundays Live Jazz. Sunday 1st October 12:30pm Open Sunday Dinner 1st October

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

The Italian Byron Bay

Elixiba Plant Based Restaurant and Bar A delicious vegan dining experience. Tapas, mains and heavenly desserts all house made and gluten free. Exclusive craft beers, herbal elixirs, exquisite cocktails and a unique atmosphere. Dine in/Takeaway/Catering/Functions

Open 7 days from 6pm The Italian Byron Bay provides a bustling atmospheric Sunday Lunch from midday. restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest Next to the Beach Hotel cocktails and wines. Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au

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

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on

KINGSCLIFF

Fins

facebook.com/byron.legendpizza Scan code for our menu! BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992

Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner daily 5-10pm. Lunch Fri-Sun 12-3pm.

Trattoria Basiloco Open Wed to Mon from 5.30pm Closed on Tuesdays See menu, book a table, or order takeaway at www.basilo.co 30 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6680 8818

The Rocks @ Aquarius Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663 therocksbyronbay.com.au

Fishheads 7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed. 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

Success Thai Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798 www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

Slo-mo Joes Open every day From 11am till late Corner of Fletcher St and Bay Lane, Byron Bay

6685 7502 IG - @slomojoes

Main Street Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832

Luscious Foods

Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm Open Friday nights 6–9pm Live music and BYO 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228

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New summer menu out now! Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. Presenting incredible original music in Byron’s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com

Wood-fired pizzas & real Italian cuisine with a Sardinian twist Famous for seafood, meats and pasta dishes. We do special events functions.

The Rocks @ Aquarius has been beautifully renovated, and boasts a wide array of locally sourced brekky dishes, Byron Bay Coffee and fresh juices and smoothies to enliven the senses and prepare you for the day ahead. Late riser? Join us for lunch 12–2pm, when you can grab a selection of burgers, salads, fresh rolls. Here at The Rocks, we are a fully licensed cafe, which means you can enjoy an ice-cold beer, a sumptuous wine or a handcrafted cocktail with your meal!

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MULLUMBIMBY

The Empire Open 7 days from 9am Nights Thurs, Fri, Sat Dine in and takeaway FB/Insta: EmpireMullum 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306

A short ride from Byron Bay, Harvest Restaurant, Bakery and Deli offers country charm and fresh, seasonal, organic food sourced from local artisan producers and Harvest’s own gardens. 18-22 Old Pacific Highway Lunch 7 days from 12pm Newrybar NSW 2479 Dinner 5 nights from 6pm Breakfast weekends from 8am 02 6687 2644 Harvest Deli open from 8am with weekday breakfast www.harvestnewrybar.com.au available – Deli takeaway coffee from 7am. @harvestnewrybar Harvest is available for events, weddings and catering.

functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

SUFFOLK PARK

Tullys

Hidden away in the heart of the Suffolk shops, with

shop 12a, lot 3, Clifford St, indoor/outdoor seating and a tropical outlook, Tullys has a relaxed and casual vibe Suffolk Park shopping centre Serving up 5-star breakfast, lunch and takeaway options Open 7 days 7am–1pm 0438 933 148 Dinner - Friday–Sunday 5.30pm–10pm tullysplace.suffolkpark@ INSTAGRAM @tullys_place gmail.com

DAILY HAPPY HOUR FROM 3 TILL 5 PM

CATERING

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations.

EMPIRE NIGHTS ARE BACK! Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with a selection of shareable plates, delicious meals, cocktails and great vibes.

Harvest

Call us today to start planning your Christmas celebrations! 6685 6011

Slow down & chill out! Immerse yourself in Slo-mo Joes relaxing vibes while you enjoy live music & delicious flavours inspired from around the world. There’s something for everyone; from slow-cooked meats to mouth-watering burgers and nutritious salads. Guaranteed to leave you wanting more!

Mullumbimby’s iconic Empire Cafe serves up an exciting menu with something for everyone. From delicious and healthy superfoods like acai bowls and buddha bowls, to decadent treats like burgers and buffalo wings, and heaps heaps more. Come in and satisfy your cravings.

NEWRYBAR

BEACH FRONT CHRISTMAS PARTY

SPECIAL $12 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine. Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away.

Celebrating 25 years Fins is the destination restaurant for fine local seafood. Long lazy lunches on our veranda. Afternoon oysters, Champagne and cocktails in our RAW BAR. Intimate fine dining of an evening. Proudly awarded Chef Hats for the past 22 years

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee www.lusciousfoods.com.au

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GET YOUR HUSTLE ON

MONIQUE HARTMAN OF POPPED CREATIVE HAS A VISION TO BRING TOGETHER THE BRIGHTEST CREATIVE AND BUSINESS MINDS IN OUR REGION, TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND STORIES TO CONNECT, INSPIRE AND ENTERTAIN WITH HUSTLE AT THOM GALLERY ON FRIDAY. What is the concept behind Hustle? The over-arching idea is to create a community in the local business world, where we can have honest conversations about our struggles as startups, entrepreneurs, and creatives.

How can events like this help the creative community reach more people?

Popped Creative likes to do things differently, and that gives us a competitive edge in that people tend to sit up and take notice of what we’re doing. All our events are commuThere is a tendency to think that everyone is nity focused, and arts- and culture-centric, so doing better than yourself when you’re trying to we’ve found so far that all creatives who have get a business or idea off the ground, but what partnered with us have received a great amount this event series will show is that even the most of exposure. We also create networking and colsuccessful people have failed and struggled laboration opportunities beyond our events. We along the way. like to stretch the benefits as far and wide after each project as possible. We want young residents especially to feel nurtured and that there is opportunity to grow Creatives seeking new ideas to reach the wider ideas and viable businesses in their local region. community will benefit from these conversaWe want to package the event in a fun, exciting tions held at HUSTLE. Learning from the best way, rather than just the same old boring busiin the business will inspire all sorts of ways for ness lecture. them to get out there and reach audiences It is also our way of celebrating the people and businesses who have blazed trails and created opportunities for our region through their great ideas, concepts, and talent.

themselves as well. It is aimed to be an exercise in education and empowerment for the audience, as much as anything.

Is it going to be regular?

What is it that is unique about our arts scene, do you think?

Yes, Hustle is a four-part event series. There will be three more scattered throughout 2018. Subscribe at www.poppedcreative.com ;)

It has become well known that the northern rivers has the highest population of creative professionals anywhere in Australia outside

Sydney and Melbourne. It has made the region a tremendous breeding ground for artists of all kinds. Artists are encouraging and supportive of other artists, and the wider community embraces and consumes art in encouraging volume. We tend to give each other permission to explore our creativity more than most regions in Australia. The natural environment probably also has a lot to do with the inspiration we receive daily. What is your relationship with Thom Gallery? We stumbled across their pop-up gallery in town last year and loved what they were doing. The gallery is ideal for a Popped event because it is a beautiful space for art; it is a new, growing business, which we like to align with and support. Shelley and Alex are both just lovely people and we’re really enjoying working with them!

as to how important art and business are to each other. Artists need business acumen for viability, and business needs art to stay relevant and flourish. Dr Jim Hearn will offer great insights into the world of a writer, and Elizabeth Abegg will discuss the creative way she approached Spell’s mammoth ascent. The event is an arts-immersive experience, offering multimedia, music, art supplied by Thom Gallery, as well as shared ideas and performances; re-imaging a space and bringing it to life is a real-time body of art itself. We very much consider what we do is live art, and hope it inspires everyone who attends!

What do the speakers on this upcoming program have to offer local art lovers or practitioners?

Hosted by Ilona Harker, with Elizabeth Abegg of Spell and the Gypsy Collective, Ali Klinkenberg editor of Monster children’s magazines, Andrew Crawley, co-founder of Jack Media, Dr Jim Hearn, chef and Creative Writing lecturer at SCU, Julia Ashwood, founder of The Vista Travel Blog and performance by DJ/producer Vinnie La Duce.

HUSTLE likes to blend business with creativity so we have speakers who operate in a creative way – be it in fashion, journalism, media, design or other. The talks will illuminate the audience

Friday at Thom Gallery 6 Fern Place, Byron Bay Industrial Estate, 5.30pm–late. Purchase tickets for $45 at www.poppedcreative.com/hustle.

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SOAPBOX

In 2016, Culture Club’s triumphant return sold out some of the world’s most iconic venues including the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles (two nights) and London’s famous Wembley Arena. Culture Club proceeded to sell out shows across the rest of the world including the UK, Europe and USA, making their resurgence one of the most noteworthy success stories of today.

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Musically, they are sounding better than ever as Boy George and the rest of the original lineup including Roy Hay, Jon Moss, and Mikey Craig are now joined by an incredible group of great musicians including extra percussionists, keyboard players, backing singers and a horn section. This bigger lineup now stands as an incredible musical revue that adds a whole new element of warmth and sound to their live shows, all of which are consistently receiving glowing reviews.

Did you know that parking charges are the fee that consumers hate most? This was the result of a UK survey that came back with an overwhelming majority of people surveyed saying parking should be free.

Special guests will be Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, who will play hits live for the first time in 27 years. Also appearing are the Eurogliders who took the charts by storm in the 1980s. On 2 Dec at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from ticketek.com.au.

OH BOY! GEORGE! Do you remember the excitement of the Culture Club? When we were experimenting with gender way before we even knew it was a thing. Boy George was ahead of the pack, and now he’s back, still cutting it three decades on. In what has been a stellar season for Boy George on The Voice, it is with much excitement that his most popular team member, Hoseah Partsch, has announced he will join international superstars Culture Club on their Australian tour later this year. Culture Club are led by front man Boy George, who endeared himself to new Australian audiences as their favourite coach on TV’s top-rating show The Voice. Hoseah, who proved to be one of the most sought-after contestants, captivated audiences around Australia, not only from his humble beginnings, but with his effortless and soulful voice – a voice that could not be denied. Hoseah became a show favourite after he joined Team George and through his coach’s guidance and flawless choice of songs, captured the attention of viewers across the country. The Grand Final show on Sunday saw a very special TV moment when George and Hoseah performed an inspiring and perfectly fitting version of the Louis Armstrong classic.

HUGS & TEARS OF ANTHONY LYCENKO Hugs & Tears, a celebration of the boundless creativity and 20 years of music from local performers in memorial of Anthony Lycenko, is planned for the Bangalow Hotel on Tuesday 14 Nov at 6.30pm. Lycenko died unexpectedly in August this year with peers in the industry still in shock at his sudden demise. Musician Pete Murray reflected on his and Lycenko’s relationship: ‘I met him when he was producing my first album called The Game – It was a great experience. We became good friends. He also engineered another album called Summer at Eureka.’ Murray remembers Lycenko for his craft. ‘He was really slick. He was great. One of the fastest guys on ProTools. He had some great ideas, and he was responsible

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for my song So Beautiful, which became a big hit. A lot of the production ideas on the album were re-recorded on the Feeler album; that was a lot of his ideas; he didn’t get the credit because it was re-recorded on Feeler, but he was renowned for great guitar licks and great guitar sounds; he was amazing for that.’ ‘He was an interesting character,’ said Murray. ‘He had these super highs and lows, and that is the thing you realise working with him – he could be super excited, and sometimes he would be really inside his own head. With creative people who struggle with reality, it’s one of those things; whatever was getting to him got the better of him. It is tough,’ says Murray. ‘We all have our ups and downs, and the music industry is the toughest industry.’ Musicians will be gathering at the regular Brackets open mic to honour Anthony Lycenko at the Bangalow Hotel on Tuesday 14 November at 6pm.

Yep, no-one likes paying for parking. I reckon you could say this would be a universal result. No-one wants to pay for parking. Charging for empty space is like taxing for air. And to be honest, we’re sick of being slugged. Everywhere you turn there are hidden and not-sohidden taxes. Fees on ATM cash withdrawals, fees on overdue bills, rates, water, petrol, income tax, GST, car rego, road tolls, bridge tolls, tunnel tolls, debit and credit card surcharges, charges for using your mobile overseas, for updating insurance policies, taxes on your food, on your clothes… charges for being alive. We’re sick and tired of being taxed for just existing. By the time some poor bastard puts his pants on each morning he’s probably been taxed 10 times. When he eventually parks his car out the front of a shop and he’s got to scramble for a few gold coins then he’s done. He pays for parking and then realises he doesn’t have enough for a coffee. So he drives home deflated. Why go out? What’s out there for us in the big wide world other than more tax? Asking for money before you’ve even got out of the car doesn’t make a person feel very welcome. We’re not Sydney. The reason people come here is to get away from the prickish way they have to live every day. Imagine how those people are going to feel when they find out the simple life is gone. People come here to holiday and to live because they craved a laidback lifestyle. A life that was more uncomplicated, less materialistic. It’s enough. We’ve got fine fatigue. Can the Man please stop taxing us? Can you stop bleeding every last bloody cent out of us? It’s depressing. The public are starting to feel like a lemon having every last drop juiced out. And guess what? There ain’t no juice left in our lemons. If the council wants to make lemonade maybe they need to grow a few lemon trees. Parking fees are punitive. Pay or be punished. Oh, and by the way, enjoy your holiday. Oh yes, it’s just $4 here and $4 there. But it adds up.

Parking fees just add one more tax onto our shoulders. It’s a tax. You can call it a fee if you like, but it’s a tax. Brunswick Heads and Bangalow don’t want paid parking. I’d say the community is pretty vocal about it. But it seems Council has suddenly become hearing impaired. Brunswick Heads and Bangalow are very different villages from Byron Bay. They want to be able to manage their own parking challenges in accordance with what suits their particular needs. Nobody likes a one-size-fitsall prescriptive approach. And let’s face it, penalising people for parking in your town doesn’t create more parking by adding extra ‘space’. It just means fewer people come to your town to park and therefore shop. Oh yes, you can get a park in Byron now. That’s because that person who would have stopped has gone elsewhere. Probably to Bangalow or Brunswick Heads. Paid parking isn’t a solution. It’s a business. It’s rampant opportunism. And it’s ugly. Those parking meters look like angry money-sucking daleks. Beautiful Bangalow has kept herself in pretty good shape. She’s a heritage town. Everything is so gorgeous there you wouldn’t think of slipping down town in your tracky dacks. If you want to get bread and milk you’d better whack on some funky threads. Bangalow is all about understated style. So why would you put those ugly monstrosities into a beautiful streetscape? It’s a crime against architecture! I mean are there even shabby chic versions of the meters? And Brunswick Heads? Well it’s about being laidback. Uncomplicated. Chilled. There’s nothing chilled about paid parking. Bruns still has the charm of a fishing village. So protect it. No more paid parking. There’s nothing more shitty then being told what to do by a machine. I mean we could at least be using humans. Imagine the drop in unemployment when the council introduce an elaborate valet system where some dude with tatts and dreadlocks takes $5 to park your car on the Gold Coast. Want to show your opposition? Rally at the Hotel Brunswick on Saturday 11 November from 6–7.30pm.

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TOGETHER: CELEBRATING THE SONGS OF TOWNES VAN ZANDT & GUY CLARK True poets, Guy and Townes were close friends, who inspired and competed with each other. Together their finely crafted songs speak eloquently of the personal and the universal in some of the most starkly honest, heartfelt and beautiful poetry ever put to music. There was a third person who inspired both men: Susanna Clark. She was a painter, songwriter and muse to a creative circle of musicians, first in Houston, then in Nashville. Their relationships with each other were complicated, yet they were best friends and soulmates.

Guy Clark’s debut album Old #1 came out in 1975 and it’s a masterclass in finely honed songwriting. I’ve been a fan ever since, eagerly awaiting each new release. I got to see Guy play live in 2010 at the Hardly, Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco. He was frail and had already dealt with a couple of bouts of cancer, but as soon as he sang his vigour returned. Then last year, again in San Francisco, I witnessed a very moving tribute to Guy Clark, by many of his closest friends – most of them from Texas. Who have you chosen to be part of this showcase?

Looking at the 10th anniversary lineup I have many great singers to choose from. Lindi Ortega (CA) has Townes’s WaitThis very special showcase will ing ’Round to Die on her latest feature many artists from this release and she has agreed year’s 10th anniversary Mullum to perform. Wallis Bird (IRE) Music Festival. The show will is someone I sent suggesbe curated by Sista Mary . tions to and she came back straightaway fully on board. Why are you so interested in Then I thought William and showcasing these two songJules Crighton would be great writers? doing a duet, along with one Many of the songs by Townes of Townes’s most powerful Van Zandt and Guy Clark have songs Lungs. Lucie Thorne and been part of my life for decades Hamish Stuart will be joined and I’ve never tired of them. As by our own Jimmy Dowling. always, I’m on a mission to turn Heartworn Highway had to as many people as possible on be included, being such huge to these timeless songs. fans, as is Sara Tindley. There will be a couple of surprises. I first heard Townes’s songs performed by others – EmmyWhere and when? lou Harris recorded If I Needed I chose The Court House Hotel You and Pancho and Lefty in the 70s, then Willie Nelson and as the venue because of the intimate nature of many of the Merle Haggard had a huge hit songs. Get there early to ensure with the same song as a duet you have a seat to this one-off in 1983. As time has gone on, more and more artists have dis- performance. covered his repertoire, and his The Court House Hotel, legend continues to grow. Bob Sunday 19th November: Dylan is a big fan: ‘Townes was 11.45am–12.45pm. a philosopher poet. He gets to Mullum Music Festival the heart of it in a quick way, gets it out and it’s over; then he 16–19 Nov. For ticket and leaves it to the listener to think program info go to about it.’ mullummusicfestival.com. Their combined output continues to influence countless musicians.

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The fifth annual Falls Festival spectacular in Byron Bay soldout within hours of going on sale earlier this year. For those who missed out on tickets, get excited – the festival has just received capacity increase approvals for another 2,500 tickets and local residents get first dibs on tickets!

LANG AT GUITAR FESTIVAL If you are into guitar then you are into Jeff Lang. A leading performer in the Australian roots music scene, singer/ songwriter Lang is an impressive slide guitarist and purveyor of his self-described disturbed folk style, which incorporates primarily folk, blues and rock. His music is heavily influenced by the folk music of the southern United States and the British Isles, but he has a distinctly Australian lyrical content with his guitar mixing folk, blues and rock styles with Indian and African modalities.

Tickets will go on sale to locals at 9am Wednesday, 1 Nov through fallsfestival.com, a day ahead of general sales on Thursday, November 2. To celebrate, they’ve just announced six artists joining the line-up! Including WAFIA · WAAX · WEST THEBARTON · MANU CROOKS · ALICE IVY · PARTY DOZEN

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He is one of the stars of guitar at the Byron Guitar Festival at the Byron Bay Brewery, headlining on Saturday 11 November. Tickets and program lineup available for this 11 and 12 Nov event (all at Byron Bay Brewery) on the website at www.byronbayguitarfestival.com.

CHEAP FAKES AT BEACH Emerging triumphant from 2016 as Brisbane's best blend of massive soul-soaked, brass-fuelled pop, funk, and ska, Cheap Fakes are ready to keep bringing their unique and energetic music to masses of listeners and live audiences worldwide. The free-wheeling, six-headed hydra of Cheap Fakes is a ready-made party absolutely primed to provide the best of times. Born in 2009 from a dream to bring a new and unique sound to the Brisbane masses, Cheap Fakes have since sculpted an ever-growing fan base from their extensive touring and ever-evolving discography. Never keen to languish in the still waters of comfort, Cheap Fakes have pushed out and taken chances on all three of their major releases: 2010’s Stone’s & Sticks, 2013’s Hand Me Downs and 2015’s Modern Vintage.

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Taking notes from their work with Grammy-nominated producer John Merchant (Lenny Kravitz, Michael Jackson, Mika) on 2015’s Modern Vintage, Cheap Fakes are currently busy cooking up their finest work for the release of their fourth album, due in November 2017. They play the Beach Hotel on 10 November.

YOUR DOSE OF FIESTA This weekend sees the Byron Latin Fiesta hit Byron, with the wild latin spirit infecting all who come close. Along with dancing presentations and classes there are some pretty amazing bands on the program, such as C Major & Son Veneno, a world-renowned Sydney band Veneno teaming up with frontman C Major and ending with a world-class combination. El Timbon from Brisbane are the number-one latin salsa band in Brisbane. The bring the newest rhythms of Cuban music Timba and Songo to the audience. The music genres are characterised by their innovative energetic and upbeat latin funk style, always with the cadence of the traditional Cuban music. This 11-piece band will make you want to dance and party! The weekend also features some pretty impressive DJs with DJ Alberto, DJ Khosro, DJ Davide, DJ Master P, DJ Sohel, DJ Ali Baba, DJ Tony L, DJ Super Juan, DJ Robert and DJ David V. For ticket and program info for Byron Latin Fiesta on Friday–Sunday, go to byronlatinfiesta.com.au.

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and tragic to the desserts of the personal and comedic, the 10-minute plays to be presented each night will please all theatrical tastes. HOT SHORTS 2017 runs over two weekends from Friday till Sunday 12 November. Fridays and Saturdays at 7.30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The audience gets to vote for their favourite plays and the playwrights get to share in $1,500 prizemoney. Tickets are $20 full and $18 concession and are available online at drillhalltheatre.org.au or from The Bookshop, Burringbar St, Mullumbimby.

DANGEROUSLY POETIC ODE TO JOY Dangerously Poetic Press presents Ode to Joy, Poetry and Music, on Friday, 7pm till 9 pm at Brunswick Heads Primary School Hall. Featured readers include local actor Susan Hayward and the founder of VoiceJam, Julia Williamson with poetry to lift the spirits. The always-spirited singer Elena B Williams, daughter of poets, will offer her lyrical blend of soul, folk, jazz How do you deal with the transition from and blues. appearing nude on stage to realising the Bring along a poem to share for the very proper character of an Edwardian open section that makes you smile. Let’s English nanny? That’s one way of looking co-create an evening of Joy! Join us in an at the recent acting career of awardend-of-year toast to community poetry. winning Veronica Lovejoy, who plays the Entry: $15/ ($10 for DP members) includes magical Mary Poppins in the forthcomlight refreshments. ing Ballina Players production.

MARY POPPINS!

BYRON SHORTS Byron’s very own biennial short-play competition that has now been running for 15 years is set to delight audiences once more. With nine short plays by local writers featuring a cast of local actors and a variety of styles and themes, HOT SHORTS 2017 is a nine-course theatrical feast. With a wide cross-section of subjects from the main courses of the universal

Firstly the ‘nude’ scene, as Veronica explains. ‘It was Calendar Girls in 2013; there were six female characters and there was that scene where we each posed for a calendar – discreetly behind a variety of objects. Playing Mary Poppins is so different as she is a very proper and conservatively dressed English nanny.’ Ballina Players transforms the stage into 1910s London where, from the rooftops, the jack of all trades Bert introduces us to the Banks family children and their new nanny, Mary Poppins.

TAKE YOUR PICKERING C H A R LIE P IC K E R I NG IS H A R D A T W O R K . H E ’S H E A D D O W N C R E A TI NG TH E E ND O F -YE A R S H O W F O R TH E W E E K LY C A LLE D TH E YE A R LY .

China is funding infrastructure projects in Africa, helping them build and get better at farming. And to have better industries. That’s planning. They want to run the show in 50 years and they want people who will run with them. We are well located in Australia to be really interested. We have so much sun and wind. If they didn’t feel it was so good for their election to be angry at One of the challenges is: How windmills then we would be way does a comedian and satirist satiahead of all this shit. Millions of rise Trump, the man who seems to people have solar on their houses do a pretty good job of it himself? because they wanted it and in the end they don’t trust the govern‘I have parked Trump to one side ment so they’re going to go with until I come up with a good idea solar.’ of how to deal with him, like the rest of the world I guess…’ laughs As a comedian, what does PickerPickering. ing think Shorten needs to do ‘I just spent a couple of months doing standup in the States, and he is everywhere in the forefront of people’s minds but finding a new way to talk about him is the challenge.’ Pickering muses on the concept of an incompetent man in such a powerful role and the impacts that has had on how the world sees ‘The President’.

over the next eight months? ‘Keep his mouth shut,’ he laughs. ‘He doesn’t have to be a magician; it’s a pretty easy job from here.’ Pickering has just returned from the US. where he was performing regularly in New York. This really hones a comic’s material.

‘It’s a tough standup scene. They want lots of jokes very quickly. A nice 10-minute ‘It’s amazing how non-resilient a brand can be in the wrong hands routine for them has them fatiguing at – a Rolls-Royce is a prestigious three minutes. car, but if an elephant took a shit I had an hour in it it wouldn’t be so amazing is what it feels like; UNICEF are great, show come down to eight they do wonderful work around minutes!. It the world, but if they were led by Warwick Capper it wouldn’t be so makes you work really good…’ hard. It’s taken Back in Australia, Pickering a while but I believes there’s no belief in now know how politics, especially by Australian to do standup politicians. there. ‘Its just a bunch of scared people who are scared they won’t have their job in three years time. There is no plan. They don’t stick to their beliefs… If you look at what is happening in the world, look at what China does.

ENTERTAINMENT very fortunate with my opportunities. I walk on stage and people have an idea of me before I get there. In New York I’m pretty well hitting as an unknown.’ As a TV host Pickering says although it’s cliched, he still loves standup. ‘Every comedian with a TV and radio show always say standup is their favourite, but it’s still the most fun, and it is still important to have situations where there is no-one between you and the audience; when you make TV there are producers and network and lawyers and editors and so many people between you and the audience. There is a skill to that but I also love being in the room and being able to talk to the audience; that’s why I am excited about the gig next week in Byron. I haven’t done a gig for three or four months and am really excited to be back and getting loose and talking with the audience. ‘It will be my first one in Australia since coming back from New York!’

What I enjoy the most is starting at zero again. I have been a comedian here for almost 20 years and I have been CHARLIE PICKERING HEADLINES AT THE BYRON BAY BREWERY ON THURSDAY WITH DAMIEN POWER AS SUPPORT AND MANDY NOLAN AS MC. SHOW STARTS AT 8PM. DOORS AT 7PM. TICKETS $25. BOOKINGS WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/SLDY

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ENTERTAINMENT With a cast of around fifty onstage each show, with spectacular costumes and evocative scenery, the audience is transported to life on the streets and rooftops as well as within the Banks family home. Opening night Friday 17 November is a special event with complimentary glass of champagne and canapes before the show. The season runs until Sunday 10 December. Tickets are available either online at www. ballinaplayers.com.au or from Just Funkin Music in River Street, Ballina, Tel: 6686 2440.

PREGANCY BIRTH AND BEYOND PARTY… THE CREATIVE ENERGY BEHIND BAY FM’S LONG-RUNNING RADIO SHOW PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND BEYOND ARE ORGANISING A BIG FUNDRAISER THIS WEEK WITH A SHINDIG AT THE BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE.

Some of the core team Annalee Atia and founder Sally Cusack spoke with The Echo. What is it, do you think, about Pregnancy Birth and Beyond that has seen its longevity?

Based on the 1926 play of the same name, Chicago remains relevant today as a comment on justice, show-business and the concept of the celebrity criminal. Both acerbically satirical and highly entertaining, it glamorises a scandalous time when women were pursuing their dreams of enjoying the same freedoms afforded to men, only to find that this also meant equality at the hands of the executioner. A fresh new staging concept will encourage audience interaction and help create the frenzy of a media circus. Presented by the Bangalow Theatre Company, Chicago will start at 7.30pm sharp. Doors open at 6.30pm. There will be preshow dinner catering by The Italian Diner on offer and a speakeasy bar sponsored by Brookie’s Gin in the foyer to aid patrons get in the mood of the era. Friday–Sunday this week and 9–11 Nov. Tickets on sale now from the website at www.bangalowtheatre.com.au.

What is the reason for the fundraiser?

We have received very little funding for our work over the years. We currently have a large dedicated team of 13 people volunteering Collectively our team has a broad range of to bring this information to the wider comconnections to community groups, business, munity – and our ongoing costs. We all work government, health services – with an eye on as volunteers and we have to raise funds for conventional media, and with our own lives our infrastructure and administration costs – as a reference point, we have no shortage of podcast server, website, insurance, etc. In the content to cover. We look for the big picture past year we have been nominated for a CBAA themes in all our shows to ensure the broadest award (‘Excellence in Digital Media’ – to be possible relevance for our listeners, while also announced next month) and participated in a drilling down into individual stories to help Walkley Awards Incubator Program, and with flesh out understanding of a topic. When sharour now substantial international audience, and ing personal stories, we ensure our interviewees ongoing longevity, we see enormous potential are resolved in their understanding of their for us to grow. To that end we have engaged story, so as to not re-traumatise them or the with key supporters from our region who have listener. We are also keen to ensure that at the come on board as team members to help our end of each episode there is a clear message project ‘step up’ to the next level. for the listener to act on, eg tips for prevention, how to heal, whom to seek help from. Through the year we have grown to a team from three to 13 and we want to incorporate in What is unique, do you think, about your order to raise our own funds. We also need to approach to parenting in our region? invest in recording equipment to increase our output, but this all needs money. Our approach may be unique because it sees How do you approach your subject matter?

the connection between our everyday choices as parents and the wider community and the healthy future of our species and the planet. We see no difference between the importance of well-informed and well-supported parents and caregivers and a well-informed wider family and community in the impact on our children. That means that a grandparent is as important as a parent and that an uncle or friends of the family

With keynote speakers Janine Barron as MC and Zenith Virago, spoken-word artist Luka Lesson, Joel Orchard president of Mullum SEED Inc, Dr Robyn Thompson activist for women’s rights in childbirth and beyond, and with performances by Ohad Rein (Old Man River), Amir Paiss & Avishai Barnatan (Sheva) & Shai Shriki. Friday from 6pm at Brunswick Picture House . Tickets at www.pbbmedia.org/shindigs.

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ALL ABOARD FOR CHICAGO!

We are a team of parents from the Byron Shire who created a parenting radio show project seven years ago. Each week we create a weekly space for discussing issues related to raising a happy and healthy next generation in a way that informs and empowers parents, and inspires the wider community to support them. We want to offer an alternative to conventional media coverage of parenting, which either trivialises the challenges, or reduces meaningful discussion on important topics to the same old divisive, uninformed outrage rather than open-minded, helpful discussion. Our topics range from conception & pregnancy, childbirth, parenting & family, to community & sustainable living.

have a unique space in a child’s life that is critical in their growth. We see direct links between the wellbeing of a child and their consequent connection to themselves, their peers, their community and the world and environment around them later on in life. Our aim is to have this information available in all its complexity through our various platforms (live-to-air radio, podcast, local events, online and more!) for ease of access to a busy and changing community.

LOCAL STORIES WITH UNIVERSAL THEMES N O R PA p re s e n t s

NORPA’s latest work Djurra draws on local stories to explore universal themes of belonging and identity. The Lismore-based theatre company, NORPA (Northern Rivers Performing Arts), is located on Bundjalung country and the company’s dedication to cross-cultural creative work is reflected in its governance and programming. This approach is reflected as the company explores its creative and social terrain, creating new Australian works in a regional setting. Directed by Kirk Page and inspired by a Bundjalung creation story from the northern rivers of NSW, Djurra explores contemporary Aboriginal experience in its generations-old context. Dance, song, storytelling and striking imagery combine to tell a raw and powerful story of family legacy and cultural identity. Djurra is Kirk Page’s first full-length work and will premiere at Artstate NSW, the inaugural regional arts conference to be held in Lismore. Wednesday 29 November till Saturday 2 December, 7.30pm. NORPA at Lismore City Hall. $25–51. Bookings: www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772.

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BEAUTIFUL THINGS This time it’s Lisa Black, Zimmi Forrest (aka Melissa Hirsch), Sabine Brosche and multi-award-winning ceramicist Megan Puls in Chandeliers and other ocean ornaments.

LADY BEATLE

Together they reflect the beauty of the ocean and her many treasures. Working in precious stones and metals, in ceramic and stone, sticks and rocks and the jetsam and flotsam of the ocean, the work is as fragile as foam, as ephemeral as the ocean’s drag on sand and as ageless as the shells and barnacles she turns to sand. It’s also quirky, imaginative and fun! Opens at Art Piece in Mullumbimby on Friday at 6pm.

SWIV MAKES PM For a country town-based lawyer his life sure gets interesting. Last weekend he was a Russian working man singing in Bondi for the Russian ambassador, this week he’s running for PM. Who is Mark Swivel? Mark Swivel presents Alternative Prime Minister, another slightly drunk FedTalk previewing at Federal Hall on x at 7pm. Tics $20 at the door raising money for Federal Loves Refugees and their work with Romero Centre in Brisbane supporting asylum-seeker and refugee families.

Why did you decide to do a show about the women influencing the Beatles?

The trademark of The Little Red Company’s pop culture cabarets to date is that they provide a vehicle for a strong, sole female voice. In our early research for Lady Beatle, we were fascinated to learn the real stories behind the music and were introduced to so many reallife women who inspired some of The Beatles’ most iconic songs. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, for example, was inspired by John Lennon’s son’s childhood best friend – a young girl called Lucy O’Donnell with whom Julian went to nursery school in Surrey in 1966. At five years of age, Julian had drawn a picture of his classmate and took it home to John, explaining: ‘It’s Lucy in the sky with diamonds’. On learning this, we wanted to know more about Lucy – who she was and where she ended up all these years later. Tragically, Lucy O’Donnell died of a Lupus-related illness in 2009, aged 46. As we unpacked these fascinating true stories, we soon realised that there exists this incredible collection of seemingly ordinary real-life people who will forever be part of an extraordinary legacy. Filtering these iconic songs through their personal stories and lenses returned some surprising, exciting ideas, and we can reveal that Lady Beatle is a very different production from the one we’d originally anticipated writing. How did the band tend to represent women, do you think – did it echo a feel of the era?

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The Beatles were an all-male group writing pop-rock love songs for a predominantly female audience. Musically, the band represented women with adoration and desire though, in their personal lives, it’s widely reported that they indulged their rock-star status in terms of surrounding themselves with hordes of beautiful women. They were products of their time and place, however.

FOLLOWING HER SELL-OUT ADELE SHOW RUMOUR HAS IT LAST YEAR, THE INCREDIBLE NAOMI PRICE AND HER BAND RETURN TO NORPA AT LISMORE CITY HALL ON 10 AND 11 NOVEMBER WITH HER NEW SHOW LADY BEATLE – A FANTASTICAL MUSICAL TALE ABOUT THE REAL WOMEN WHO INSPIRED THE BEATLES’ BIGGEST CHART TOPPERS. How did you do your research? Whom did you speak to? There are two main drivers for all of our works: music and research. Unpacking the ‘musical voice’ of each work is vital, so we’ll generally start by getting into a rehearsal room with the full band as early as possible simply to play and experiment with material. My writing partner Adam and I will bring to the table some initial musical ideas that we think could potentially work – whether to drive narrative development, character, or simply as entertainment – and the band is also very generous with sharing their own ideas. Because we’ve been working together for many years across multiple projects, the individual band members are very much our equal co-creators on the work. Musical reinterpretation is key; we always look to present known and loved material in a new light. While the musical world is unfolding, Adam and I will be poring over relevant source material: articles, videos, biographies, research papers, history books, fan sites, newspaper clippings, podcasts - you name it. One of the most exciting things about developing a brand-new work is that the possibilities are limitless. In developing Lady Beatle, we lost count of the number of times we thought we’d landed on the idea, only to find another ‘golden thread’ that unravelled something completely different. Our fundamental rule in creating new work is that no options are off the table. Even if we land on something we’re confident might be it, we acknowledge that it’s an option rather than the only option. Of course there comes a time when you have to commit to one story and trust in the hours of research and experimentation that it’s the best option in that moment. Interestingly we have Brian Epstein’s PA living here – Joanne Petersen who was with the Beatles in the early years; did you include anything about her or have a chat with her? We didn’t know that Epstein’s PA lives here, no! How extraordinary.

Coincidentally, this is not the first time that someone connected to Brian Epstein has seen the show. How do you present the music in the show? It’s a classic Beatles rock soundtrack brought kicking and screaming into the 21st century with a sole female vocalist and four of Australia’s best musicians. The arrangements are fresh, with more than 30 of the Beatles’ biggest charttoppers represented throughout the show. Lifetime fans of the Beatles will love it just as much as first-time listeners. One of the biggest compliments we’ve had from audiences is that they knew so many of the songs in the show, but had never really listened to the songs until now. We were blown away to hear that. What should we expect for your show at NORPA? Audiences can expect a show with great heart and charm, anchored by a brilliant team of artists and the greatest songbook of all time. As with all of our shows, our main goal, quite simply, is to deliver a truly entertaining night at the theatre. Having toured Lady Beatle to La Boite, Adelaide Cabaret Festival and Noosa Alive! to date, it’s been thrilling to see the show enjoyed on multiple levels by audiences of all ages. There are some audiences whose biggest joy is the world-class musicianship, dazzling original arrangements and the onstage band’s inimitable charisma and talent, whereas others get completely swept up in the quirky tale of our ‘Lady Beatle’. We’re proud about the unexpected direction the work has taken.

Lady Beatle, starring Naomi Price and a live band. A La Boite & Little Red Company Production. Friday 10 & Saturday 11 November, 7.30pm. NORPA at Lismore City Hall. Tickets: $25–55. Bookings: norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772. Suitable for all ages. Low-level coarse language.

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ARIES:The next three weeks will benefit immeasurably from tidying up, tying off, attending to unfinished business like paperwork or taxes and taking care of behind the scenes affairs before end-of-year speediness gets into gear. The more you can delete from your pending file, the fresher, lighter and readier you’ll feel for celebrating. TAURUS: With your ruling planet Venus in the sign of beauty and affection, you get to channel maximum Venusian artistry for the greater joy of all. So ask the question this week: what would Venus do? If it concerns health, introduce more rest and recreation. Work: more creative interaction. Socializing: more humourous playfulness – like that. GEMINI: Wanting to get out and take risks – but also stay where you are and play it safe? Wondering how to make change work for you, and not sure what to do? Offering support and assistance to others who are feeling the same way is the best recipe for attracting answers. CANCER: As planetary percolations predict less stress and a lot more enjoyment for Cancerians, if you’re in a serene and stable place this week, excellent. For bonus points, share this good fortune with someone in need, because with change so fast and relentless, there’s no question that six degrees of separation affects us all. LEO: Should the home zone suddenly require adjustments on your part that you weren’t expecting and aren’t delighted by, tantrum yoga isn’t the answer. Nor is using that worst of all words, the should word. Let me offer instead this ancient blessing: May you be liberated from all expectations… VIRGO: With Virgo’s ruler Mercury in Scorpio honing your skills as precision analyst, diagnostician and prescriber, it’s important to avoid expressing yourself in any kind of cutting, clinical vernacular. Explore ways of refining this week’s narrative so your words are in synch with the tender kindness of your generous heart..

THIS WEEK’S BLESSED WITH THE RARE WEDDING OF MARS AND VENUS IN LIBRA. IN MYTHOLOGY, THE FRUIT OF THIS UNION IS THE CHILD HARMONIA… LIBRA: You Libran peaceweavers might be justified in thinking the world’s run by those who don’t know how to make love – though there’s probably no-one we couldn’t love if we truly knew their story. Your story is Mars and Venus ensemble in your sign adding secret sauce to this week’s relationship matrix. Lucky you… SCORPIO: Happy birthday Scorps for your month in the sun, your year of Jupiter’s generous presence and Mercury in Scorpio artfully animating your language into words painted from a palette of empathetic understanding: your gift to this week’s world. If emotions erupt, remember energies tend to explode in direct relation to the force of their suppression. SAGITTARIUS: Being a fire sign, your spirit’s activated by the winds of change, so best bid them welcome even summon them up, if you’re game. This week’s energetic flux responds well to Sagittarian intuition: that natural ability to rapidly perceive patterns and the potential for wild new possibilities inherent therein. Bravo! CAPRICORN: The current planetary courtship of Mars and Venus asks what you want to court this week - what you might like to attract and ignite? Good to get clear about that with Saturn approaching its thirty month stay in your sign, Mars animating desired potential, Venus attracting complicity and Mercury downloading the relevant info. AQUARIUS: This week encourages promoting personal and business interests. Having a plan and following through, even if you don’t particularly feel like it. Networking the connections that will hook you up to influential support heading your way in the coming weeks. Only no-no? Making decisions involving others without consulting them.

CINEMA REVIEWS BY JOHN CAMPBELL

INGRID GOES WEST

I cannot find a bad word to write about this bittersweet and abrasively topical movie. First, and not least of all, it provided me with the blessed opportunity to avoid having to sit through Thor, but much more than that, it was about what is happening to millions of young people now and is genuinely confronting. We first meet Ingrid Thorburn (Aubrey Plaza) when she storms into the reception of a friend’s wedding to which she has not been invited to spray the bride with mace. From the outset, it is hard to feel sympathy for Ingrid, for she is mindlessly addicted to her phone and social media. Her self-worth, her whole sense of who she is, is dependent on likes, comments and followers. Obsessed with Taylor Sloane (Elizabeth Olsen), a glamorous superstar on Instagram, after receiving an inheritance she moves to Los Angeles and hangs out at Taylor’s fave spots, hoping to meet her idol (why is Venice Beach so famous? It looks horribly tacky). Coincidence lands her in Taylor’s world and Ingrid, as a limpet clings to a shark, ingratiates herself into her idol’s orbit of cyber-fame to which she has so slavishly wanted to belong. Director Matt Spicer is scathing of the shallowness of the cult of celebrity that celebrates names and faces who are famous only for being famous, but he does allow them to speak for themselves while saving his ire – and grudging pity – for Ingrid, who is both stupid and inconsiderate of others. The selfie generation is too easy to ridicule for those of us who, as teenagers, were not hammered by its omnipotence, so we should not be too hasty in dismissing Ingrid as simply

foolish (even if she is). She is devoured by envy and driven to the point where she loses touch with her own identity. Only her landlord, Dan (O’Shea Jackson – a beautifully natural performance) can see who she really is. The last scene is unbearably but unavoidably truthful. Try and catch it, it’s one of the year’s best.

SUBURBICON

The prevailing tone in screenplays written by Joel and Ethan Coen can grate if you prefer a story that is less inclined to archness in its presentation. George Clooney’s latest movie as director, co-written by the pair, gilds the lily in dealing with its themes and is loaded with the brothers’ sneering mockery of the hand that fed them in their privileged, sheltered youth – but that doesn’t mean that it’s not pretty good. Suburbicon is an all-white, pleasant-valley community into which a black family has moved. The locals are outraged by the presence of coloured folks in their midst and their hostility, at first merely simmering, eventually explodes into riotous aggression. But this is only background to the main drama surrounding Gardner Lodge (Matt Damon) and the strife he has got himself

into with debt collectors from the Mob. In cinematic terms, Lodge is a first cousin of William H. Macy’s hapless car salesman in Fargo (1996) – another film in which character is determined by postcode. As the ‘little man’ who digs a hole for himself as a result of his own scamming and lying, Lodge personifies the hypocrisy that lies not far below society’s façade of respectability. We might have worked that out for ourselves without Clooney and the Coens’ heavy-handed approach, but nuance and subtlety rarely get a start in this type of flick – the opening sequence, featuring a smiley chubby mailman making his personalised deliveries borders on the undergraduate in its silly stereotyping of middle-class suburbia. Things go from bad to worse for Lodge, and the body count rises with each unforeseen twist. The vivid cinematography of Robert Elswit combined with Alexandre Desplat’s at times overwrought score create an operatic atmosphere perfectly suited to the tragedy unfolding, but Julianne Moore playing both Lodge’s wife and her sister in the same room (like Armie Hammer in The Social Network) is needlessly indulgent. Noah Jupe is terrific as Lodge’s little boy, witnessing it all, but Oscar Isaac nearly steals the show as the sleazy insurance investigator.

PISCES: This week’s plentiful pokes from your inner knowing (as distinct from what you want, or how you think things should be) are reliable and timely reminders about being authentic - because hiding your real feelings just doesn’t work. Others see through the mask anyway, so may as well brave up. The relief might surprise you..

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0412 497 637

SACRED SPACE DESIGN Beautifully sustainable. US Regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Architect #202384..............0408 809528

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Master Builders Licence No.94573C

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1300 095 393

â&#x20AC;˘ RELIABLE TRADESMAN â&#x20AC;˘ JOBS UP TO $5000 â&#x20AC;˘ DECKS & PERGOLAS â&#x20AC;˘ TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS â&#x20AC;˘ GARAGE CONVERSIONS SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

AUTOMOTIVE

Bayside Radiators

Windscreens & Air Conditioning

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

20 years and going strong!

YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS

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ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, general practice.....................66842400

Serving Byron Shire

ACUPUNCTUREâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young .................0403 477972

Peter Lute â&#x20AC;˘ L4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel â&#x20AC;˘ 6680 2444

AU29498 Lic No: MVRL 46201

ACUPUNCTURE

COMPASS CURTAINS

BUILDING TRADES

ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production crystalgrid.com.au ............................0421 661910

BOOKKEEPER MYOB, XERO & BAS AGENT Set up & training ........................Ursula 0433 991404

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ANTENNAS PLUS

OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001

ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960

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

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

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

ARCHITECTS

INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNS FROM $110 SMALL BUSINESS RETURNS FROM $280 PERSONALISED SERVICE, BOOKKEEPING, BAS, TAX Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 Reg. Tax Agent Behind the Post OfďŹ ce in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

Licence # 289899C

Plastering .......................................... 48 Plumbers ............................................ 48

0410 534 081

Supplying Daikin Air Conditioners to the Northern Rivers ...................................................66809394

Bathroom Renovations .............. 45 Painting .............................................. 48 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters 45 Pest Control ...................................... 48 Bricklaying ........................................ 45 Photography .................................... 48

Call Kane

All aspects of plumbing: Gas Fitting, Drainage, Construction, Renovations. 15+ years experience. Free quotes.

SPECIALISING IN BUILDINGS OF QUALITY RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162

artisanair.com.au

PLEASE CALL AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

6680 9394 AU 37088

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Lic 246545C

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

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953 .......... 0403 458177 CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420

MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay ..................................................66858500 EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154

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DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

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

WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Management plans drawn up........................................0418 110714

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

Full Circle

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Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!

fullcirclerefinishing.com

End of lease & bond cleans, spring cleans & one off cleans, production, event & party cleans, sale cleans & home detailing

0411 567 844

Kevin & Margaret Bower

QUFREE OT ES Window Cleaning premiumviewwindowcleaning@gmail.com • commercial & domestic windows • solar panel cleaning • hard to reach windows • ﬂy screen repairs & treatments • pre-sale property makeovers • rental property inspections

PREMIUM VIEW

(02) 6684 1001

CALL JUSTIN – 0413 311 771 CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

Green & Clean

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

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

AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season................................................0421 360961

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

BYRON & BEYOND CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly ......0451 102239

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Excellent service, reliable, efficient. Home. Bond. Builders Clean..0405 437431

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

%XTE HOUSE RIOR W WIN ASH CLEAN DOW

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Whether Whe er y you need a tech mentor, advice or just support m I’m here to help

UOTES Environmentally Conscious. Specialising in Windows & Screens, House Washing, Gutters, Roofs, Solar Panels, Driveways… NOW OFFERING INDOOR HOUSE CLEANING Call Sam on 0434 539 979

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Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads.

Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160

0431 122 057 Personal tech support for bamboozled ed bip bipeds www.mygeekmate.com.au | mark@digiflip.com.au ip c co

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

A con Any consumer digital device An ny digital di Any project at home

rs or repai No s a l e

Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks. Augers and rock grab available.

purely support, advice & tech mentorship

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT Mobile service. For Home & Business .................0422 804449

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283

CONCRETING & PAVING

SALISBURY CONCRETING

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. • Residential Civil Industrial. • Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. • Steel ﬁxing & formwork.

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C ......0421 957506 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Free quotes. Lic 225874C. Justin ..............0458 773788

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600

NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating...0402 716857 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE Driveways, rubbish removal. Ian.......................0412 853479 CHOPPY’S BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE Fully insured. Stump grinder, augurs avail. Col Barton ..0418 991747

ELECTRICIANS

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

24 HOUR SERVICE

DENTISTS BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816

BYRON ECO WINDOW CLEANING & PRESSURE WASHING Q FREE

Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire.

Lic.136717c

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EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE

Specialising in road repairs & driveways

0411 562 111 s

DIEGO’S COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Network & PC Solutions, setup, support & repair.........66771810

• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & ﬂyscreens • Water efﬁcient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750

various implements available for limited access projects

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St .........................66841028

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6677 1881

– nationally recognised qualiﬁcations

MICHAEL SCHWAGER 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...................................................66841962

CLEANING

TINY EARTHWOR

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

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

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

Phone Jeremy 0409 146 052

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift

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

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

35 years in local area • Free quotes

• Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne • Excavator 5 to 21 tonne • Driveways • Roads • Acreage clearing • House pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush rocks • Rock walls • Competitive rates

CHIMNEY SWEEPING CHIROPRACTIC

Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings.............................0410 630042

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

BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905

Jai – 0467 482 948

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE

• Fully insured & police cleared • ABN 13 761 054 921 •

CARPET CLEANING

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EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Call Steven Butturini

20 Year+s Exp.

Calmer Organic Cleaning

Truck Mounted Machine

0418 156 909

Quality Exterior Refinishing

Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2943 e: faithfullrossco@gmail.com

CARPET CLEANING

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901

BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby .............................................................66842644

DESIGN & DRAFTING BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448

0439 624 945

Domestic Commercial

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Lic: 154293c

P/L

Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 12 years’ local experience. Free property assessments and quotes.

TLC

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Service Directory ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

SECURITY, DATA, TV Tim Nicholls ph: 0468 384 203 lic: 000102498

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

Proudly supporting the Orangutans

• Garden & Property Maintenance • Acreage & Residential Mowing • Landscaping • Tip Runs

info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com

0431 550 401

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 ACREAGE SPECIALIST (NO JOB TOO BIG) domestic/commercial lawns • edges and hedges • green waste removal or can be mulched on site FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

JTC Gutter Cleaning www.rightasrainservices.com.au Pressure/window ..................0402 384682 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson .........................0414 889453

HANDYPERSONS

0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C.............0422 668582 JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705

A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247

Byron Gardening

A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697

• Structural landscaping • Hedging • Planting, turf laying, and all aspects of garden maintenance

HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953

0434 329 111 | byrongardening.com.au

HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Services, Byron Bay ............................0414 109595

CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028

Luke McDermott • Acreage & Residential Lawnmowing • Property Maintenance & Gardening Services • Rubbish Removals, Storm Cleanup • Light Chainsawing • Brushcutting/Edging • Hedging/Blowing

SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters u’g. Lic 219161C...0419 556639 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

FENCING

0429 994 189 info@slashmesilly.com.au www.slashmesilly.com.au

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

HEALTH • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St...............................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366

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

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd 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

MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002

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

JEWELLERS

Frameless and Semi-Frameless

GLASS POOL FENCING Byron and Beyond FENCING

0416 424 256

• Acreage Mowing Specialist • Irrigation • Landscaping • Rubbish Removal Byron Shire – Ballina Shire • Fully Licensed & Insured

Contact Vadi: 0404

978 383

TRADE QUALIFIED JEWELLER Commissions, resizes, repairs, remodels, louiseshaw.com.au.0414 644828

KITCHENS

byronlawnranger@gmail.com

www.byronlawnranger.com

SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 20 yrs+ exp Lic 290290C www.slbyronbay.com ...0499 771769 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 ABOVEBOARD KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & ALTERATIONS Lic 80677C ...................0415 661814 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763

THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Phone Richard ...........................0407 821690 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ...0402 487213 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco oils, hard wax oils & water-based finishes. Nathan .............0420 215716 MOW JOES Lawn & property maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..........Steve 0407 065849 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores.......0402 487213

GARAGE DOORS

A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

7 Stinson Street, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 4238 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au

Garage Doors & Openers

Lic 308722C

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

Landscape Design Retaining Walls Decks Pergolas Paving and more providing excellent service and quality work

BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729

Dylan

STRONGARM LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Acreage mowing..............0402 917519 QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

Qualified Structural Landscaper

SAM’S MOWING Lawns & edging. Good rates, reliable .................................................0448 192750 LAWNMOWING, GARDENING, LANDSCAPING...........................................................0476 905539 MGI mowing services, acreage, large area & domestic mowing. All landscape maint ...0439 783557

0409 785 584

otr.creativelandscaping@gmail.com

BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

LANDSCAPING

AAA LAWNMOWING Reliable. Please phone Ray..........................................................0468 814547

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

GAS SUPPLIERS GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Free Delivery Reliable

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS 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

Shaun Savage Landscapes Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

Specialising in: • Retaining Walls • Pool Surrounds • Block Work • Paving • Turﬁng • Stonework 20 Years Experience

0405 594 288 NEW ERS OWN

6685 8588 Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing

Soil Mulch Gravel Cracker Dust Road base

Bulk and bagged fire wood Call for delivery prices and we will do a deal

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801

BYRON GLASS & ALUMINIUM Home, Shop & Office. 24 hr/7 days. Lic 313329C ..............66808123

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

0266 804555

landscaping supplies

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

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YVES DE WILDE

PLASTERING

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

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

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BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION www.varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ...6845035 or 0414 842602

Lic 167371C

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

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LAUNDRY

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ABN 48867459605 Lic 33995C

SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES 25 years exp. Creative & reliable..................................0418 688171

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 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos, 40yrs exp. Davey ....0457 117654

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LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 IPS PTY LTD Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing, decks & design Lic 290231C ...0437 819087

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Self serve / service wash â&#x20AC;˘ New front loaders & dryers â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic & commercial services

BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes .......................................................0405 609598

Mullum Wash House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0439 001 545 Bangalow Wash House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0412 302 246

ROOF PAINTING Repair, clean, repaint metal roofs from $1950. Lic 237105C ..............0414 587884

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 0429 805 081 20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

Licence No. 207479C

Service Directory

PEST CONTROL

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Lighting Showroom Open 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fri Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron A+I Estate Free on-site consultancy 6680 7007 creativelightingsolutions.com.au

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02 6681 6555

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS LOCKSMITH

All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water

0404 053 857

Lic. No. 206913C

TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby .................................0488 094025

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C..............................0421 334515

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

MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035

OSTEOPATHY

ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ...................66770004 EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C.................0417 053708

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

THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

PHOTOGRAPHY

OSTEOPATHY at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399

Tree Faerie Fotos

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

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

BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS

ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ..........................66807207 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge, Steve Clifford.......66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838 PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ..............................66843385 INSPIRING MOVEMENT Kerrie Hart Feldenkrais method, physiotherapy.....................0499 200622

PICTURE FRAMING BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ........................66803444 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791

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PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au .................................66843633

PHYSIOTHERAPY

466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288

Lic No 189144C

BYRON BAY

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES REMOVALISTS

Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

PODIATRY

www.treefaeriefotos.com â&#x20AC;˘ 0417 427 518

â&#x20AC;˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.

COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Water specialist. Mullum/Byron .....0434 273726

MULLUMBIMBY PODIATRY Laser Clinic. For all your podiatry needs ..............................66742933

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates.

PAINTING

LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222

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

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

0429 149 533 Est 2006

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

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

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

6681 4912 / 0409 917646

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Service Directory Lucas Holland

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

Qualified Arborist

BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS

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

Free Quotes | Expert Advice | 20 Years Exp. | Friendly Service

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LdS Silviculture The expert in solar efﬁciency

/2&$/ 6<'1(< *2/' &2$67 %5,6%$1( 0(/%2851(

02 6684 2198

Call 1300 18 20 50

TXHULHV#PXOOXPELPE\UHPRYDOV FRP DX

www.saegroup.com.au

MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813

Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

Specialising in all aspects of tree work including milling services

Eddy 0477 Karl 0423

720 200 396 508

HART TREE SERVICES 18” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding, cherry . 66849137 or 0427347380

BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999 CAPE BYRON REMOVALS Local. Brisbane-Melbourne weekly. Since 1989...................0413 505893

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227

ROOFING

PETER GRAY Dip Arb. AQF5. Consulting arborist ...........................................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ...................................................0402 364852

DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797

Metal Rooﬁng Installations • Guttering Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird Patios • Repairs • Leaf Guard

A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew ......................................0412 558890

Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362

MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524

Email: montysmetalrooﬁng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooﬁng.com.au

Not all solar systems are created equal… Contact Juno Energy, your household and commercial solar installation specialists. Authorised Northern Rivers LG solar/battery dealer and Sonnen battery dealer.

LIC: 223489C

ZAC MACTAGGART METAL ROOFING PTY LTD Ƈ NEW ROOFS Ƈ RE ROOFS Ƈ INSULATED ROOF PANELS Ƈ Ƈ FASCIA & GUTTERS Ƈ REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Ƈ

Patrick - 0425 256 802 Andy - 0423 343 323

www.junoenergy.com.au licence number: 255292C

0411 683 003

SWIMMING POOLS

WWW.ZACMACTAGGARTMETALROOFING.COM.AU

THE PALM DOCTOR Specialising in pruning & palm removal. Prompt & reliable..........0421 508044

UPHOLSTERY BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists.............................66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor................................................0403 713303 MIEKOBAGS CUSTOM CANVAS Boat, ute, tonneau covers & repairs ...........................0423 640529

VALUERS

BYRON COAST ROOFING PTY LTD Lic 252098C Guttering, leaf guard, cladding, etc ..0422 248936 ROOF PAINTING & REPAIRS Free quotes. Lic 1134084. Joe .........................................0414 587884

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

VETERINARY SURGEONS

ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced, insured & fast free quotes. Call ..............................0419 789600

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232

(opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772 TIP-EASY TIPPING SKIPS & TRAILER HIRE 3.5m3 skips, 10x5 & 7x5 caged box trailers ... 0438 470484

VIDEO PRODUCTION

TILING

CAMERA CREW, LIGHTING, screens, projectors & editing crystalgrid.com.au..............0421 661910

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP EEr all FroR p off fo g

D washin steel, es and machin ers dry

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

Paciﬁc Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

FREE T avail fo OW

r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

The Water Filter Experts

9 TILE, GROUT & STONE CLEANING & SEALING 9 SILICONE 9 GROUT COLOURING 9 RE-GROUTING 9 EPOXY GROUT 9 GLASS RESTORATION 9 SLIPPERY TILES 9 LEAKY SHOWERS

for home, commercial and rural properties

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

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

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

WATER FILTERS

...forget pointless scrubbing

MEMBER

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney, Cassie Lappin. Holistic Compassionate Care ...66870675

MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs................0418 666839

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS @ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS

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

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

TILE & GROUT CLEANING Servicing the Far North Coast for 20 years. Free quotes. Experienced local technicians. ChemDry’s patented cleaning systems.

WINTER SPECIAL:

Every 5th m2 FREE

IN IN H

$399

FULLY Water puriﬁcation systems INST ALLED IN YOUR Rainwater Filters HOME Whole house ﬁltration systems

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

NEWT

MD TILING SOLUTIONS Wall & floor tiling, water proofing. Lic 286371C .....................0406 858290

TREE SERVICES

TRINE SOLUTIONS Local waste specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C .. 0407 439805

SEWING & ALTERATIONS

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING Professional Water Tank Cleaning Installation and maintenance of water filters for rural and suburban properties

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

h your Deal wit erator p o l ca lo

The Fully Insured Professionals

SEWING Repairs & alterations. Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ..................................0427 570812 SANDIE’S SEWING Bulk garment manufacture. Est 20 years ........................................0409 060393

SOLAR INSTALLATION Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228

Your local, qualiﬁed team. m 0428 320 262 Specialists in standalone & e sunbeamsolar@bigpond.com grid interact system designs.

Electric Lic 124600c

• Stump Grinding • Bobcat • Cherrypicker • Crane Truck • 18” Chipper Mark Linder Qualiﬁed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

WE CLEAN WATER TANKS

•

Call Peter BYRON SHIRE

0487 777 247 www.pristinewater.com.au

WATER FILTERS SUPPLY AND SERVICE

WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .. 66888055 or 0407 002833 SCRUBBED Tank cleaning, repairs & liner installs. Call Matt & Nick....... 0411 425678 or 66884478

WELDING WELDING & FAB Structural, aluminium, general & repairs. Trade qualified. Rod..........0408 410545

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

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The Byron Shire Echo November 1, 2017 49

Classifieds INDEX Annual General Meetings ....... 50 Births ....................................... 52 Birthdays ................................ 52

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 RATES & PAYMENT

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

LINE ADS: $17.00 for the first two lines $5.00 for each extra line

Echo Classies also appear online in Echonetdaily – echo.net.au/classified-ads

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

Childcare ................................ 50

PHONE ADS

Death Notices.......................... 52

Ads may be taken by phone on

Publication day is Wednesday, booking deadlines are the day before publication.

Businesses For Sale .............. 51

For Sale ................................... 51 Funeral Notices ....................... 52 Garage Sales ......................... 51 Halls For Hire .......................... 50

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

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

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

Health Notices ........................ 50

EMAIL ADS

House Sit ................................ 51

Display classies (box ads): adcopy@echo.net.au Line classies: classifieds@echo.net.au

DISPLAY ADS (with a border): $12.50 per column centimetre

Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Ads can’t be taken on the weekend. Account enquiries phone 6684 1777.

These prices include GST.

Items Under $100 ................... 51 Land For Sale.......................... 51 Lost & Found .......................... 52 Motor Bikes ............................ 51

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa Prepayment is required for all ads.

Only Adults ............................. 52 Pets......................................... 52 Positions Vacant ..................... 51 Professional Services ............. 50 Public Notices......................... 50 Removalists ............................. 51 Share Accommodation .......... 51 Social Escorts ........................ 53 To Lease ................................. 51 To Let ...................................... 51 Tradework ............................... 51 Tree Services ......................... 51 Tuition ..................................... 52 Volunteers Wanted .................. 52 Wanted ................................... 51 Work Wanted.......................... 52

DISCLAIMER Advertisements placed in The Byron Shire Echo do not reﬂect the views or opinions of the editorial staff. The Byron Shire Echo does not make any representations as to the accuracy or suitability of any content or information contained in advertising material nor does publication constitute in any way an endorsement by The Byron Shire Echo of the content or representations contained therein. The Byron Shire Echo does not accept any liability for the representations or promises made in paid advertisements or for any loss or damage arising from reliance on such content, representations or promises.

PUBLIC NOTICES IKEA DELIVERY – SAVE $$ We shop and deliver (and assemble). Save sanity and money. Contact Rick. See www.shopdropassemble.com.au

NUP TO THE CUP

Apex Park, Byron Tues Nov 7 – 11.30am-3pm Bring some yummy vegan food to share, your animal friends and dress fancy too. We’ll be sitting on the huge yellow mats BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE CAFE Open every Sunday for homemade jam & 1 hour before show times

netdaily

YRON MARKET This Sunday 5th November www.byroncentre.com.au

BYRON ARTISAN MARKET This Saturday 4–9 pm

RAILWAY PARK, BYRON BAY

HEALTH

DENTURES

BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine experience not to be missed. Sensuous, nurturing. Lucy 0427917960

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

Breathwork therapy, Psychic Readings and Plant Spirit work. 15 years exp. Qualiﬁed Counsellor. Cacey Blackburn @seahorseoracle. Ph 0431598989 SOMATIC BODY WORK South Golden – Amanda – 0421079644

KINESIOLOGY

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

Day of the Dead Ceremony SUNDAY 12 NOV 2017 : 4:00—6:30PM at CRYSTAL CASTLE 11th Annual Day of the Dead Ceremony ǀĞƌǇŽŶĞ ŝƐ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞ ƚŽ ĐŽŵĞ ĂŶĚ ŚŽŶŽƵƌ ůŽǀĞĚ ŽŶĞƐ ŝŶ ĂŶ ŝŶƟŵĂƚĞ community ceremony. Come early and make a small memorial for them, write their name in our community Book of Love and Remembrance.

3:30pm Free entry to Crystal Castle 4:00pm Community memento and shrine making 5:00pm Ceremony of Love & Remembrance with Zenith Virago

HYPNOSIS & EFT

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

Martin Frank PHYSIOTHERAPIST Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Saturday 2nd September

MEMORIAL PARK, BRUNSWICK HEADS Phone 6628 4495 No dogs please

DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS Between Dark and Dark a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of chess player Savielly Tartakower; Heresy, an historical novel.

ALL JUST $10 EACH Available from The Echo office reception

50 November 1, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

Are you doing it tough?

FOOD RELIEF BAGS will be available

THIS THURSDAY from 9 till 11am at The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores Cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way (next to Target, enter via kids play area)

For anyone who ﬁnds themselves in need of food assistance. No concession cards required. Just come along, pick up a bag, stay for a cuppa and a chat.

Ocean Shores

Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

BQ^[\ + 4ri | 6684 6336

AGMs MULLUM SOCCER INC AGM Wed 15th Nov. Info: Kol 0423648540 BYRON SHIRE RESPITE SERVICE will be holding their AGM on Tuesday 21st November at 4pm at the Brunswick Valley Community Centre, South Beach Road. Ph 66851921

Annual General Meeting

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777 •

6685 8532

BRENT VERCO

CHIROPRACTOR MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

Body Based

Psychotherapy Somatic Practice

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

Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching (02) 6685 5138 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay

www.thehubbaptist.org

BABY-SITTING I love looking after children and I am a great cook, $15/hr. Phone 0424025271

GRIEF LOSS BEREAVEMENT FREE SUPPORT SERVICE Carl Moore, Registered Psychologist grief.loss.bereavement.byron@gmail. com 0401081713 THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742 HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886 DR ARPANA (retired GP) offering SCENAR for pain treatments at The Health Lodge. M & Th (am). 66856445 & at Suffolk Tues & Fri (am) 0428853352 BEAUTIFUL RELAXING DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE. Treat Yourself. Call now 0410395368

Study Kinesiology

Nationally accred Diploma HLT52415 Free Introductory evening 6 to 8pm Byron Bay 8th Nov & 6th Dec. Byron Kinesiology Centre / KSA 66857991 www.wellness.net.au

THE

S A LT C AV E New client special 2 for 1 saltcave.com.au 0448 338 707

Successful solutions for any problem

HYPNOTHERAPY & NLP Certiﬁed in medical hypnosis. Treating all your healthcare needs including cancer and palliative care. Grief and loss support. 27 years experience.

Anything is possible www.wendypurdey.com.au

6680 2630

(nee Mannix)

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

CHILDCARE

20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

ANXIETY

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

Shane Eade – Chiropractor 0467 660 323 Byron Bay, and now in Brunswick Heads

ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 23yrs exp. 0417212540

Bring your blanket or chair, photos, messages and mementos.

cooking demonstration Get ready for the festive season with some great plant-based recipes. Spend an afternoon having fun and eating some delicious food.

M: 0407 455 212 www.dianaewing.com

COLONICS

Children are very much welcome. Please keep them with you during the ceremony.

VEGAN MUNCH

5 wk Beginners Yoga starts 6pm Mon 13 Nov Bookings Required

Offering colonic hydrotherapy, sauna and naturopathy at our beachside clinic. Call or text 0458633869 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au

www.byroncentre.com.au

BRUNSWICK HEADS MARKETS

Longtime Bridglands team member Adam Parker is leaving to take up a position at the Betta Stores training centre in Brisbane. Adam has been with Bridglands for 18 years having started with the company after completing his schooling. Owner Rob Bridgland said Adam has been a valuable and important part of the Bridglands company since he joined and will be sorely missed. He leaves Bridglands with our warm thanks for all his efforts during his 18 years.

PROF. SERVICES

RESPECTED INTERNATIONAL CLAIRVOYANT SYLVIA ST CLAIR is not afﬁliated or associated with Soulife Shop! Workshop Nov 12. 0427640835 $$ donated to AWLQ Gold Coast

tattooedbyronvegan.com.au

Good Luck Adam

MADE IN MULLUM Interested in selling your handmade crafts, artworks, photography etc locally from $25 a week? Interested to see what sells and what doesn’t? Contact Facebook: Made In Mullum or email madeinmullum@gmail.com

Yoga • Shiatsu • Massage

THE BYRON SHIRE

Motor Vehicles ........................ 51 Musical Notes......................... 52

Diana Ewing

BYS would like to invite all members of the Byron Shire to attend our Annual General Meeting Thursday 23nd November @ 5.00pm Byron Youth Activity Centre 1 Gilmore Crescent, Byron Bay

”YOUNG PEOPLE MATTER”

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

Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available

Becky Martin

Dr David King

(Acupuncturist) Women’s Health Children, Cosmetic Acutonics® (Fri & Sat)

(Chinese Medicine) Pain conditions Mental/emotional disturbances & general (Mon-Thurs)

14 PARK STREET, BRUNSWICK HEADS | 02 6685 1088 | BAYSIDEACUPUNCTURE.COM

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

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

BAMBOO PLY

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

Concerts, forums, weddings, exhibitions, functions, etc. www.mullumcivic.com

0488 609 774

bookings@mullumcivic.com

TRADEWORK

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653 DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS Available from The Echo reception: Between Dark and Dark, a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of a chess player; Heresy, an historical novel. ALL JUST $10 each. SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450 TILES 125sqm, 600mmx600mm, rectiﬁed tiles, Roca, Lola, natural beige colour with slight white marbling effect, polished porcelain ﬁnish. Brand new still in boxes. Half price at $2300. Phone 0416886490

LOUNGE SUITE La-Z-boy, 2 singles & 2-seater in green suede, exc cond $500 ono. Simpson 390L fridge $200 ono, corner computer desk $35. Ph 66851084

TREE SERVICES

CORRUGATED IRON s/hand 2.3m x 31m $100. New 10 x 2.3m sheets $350. New guttering 2 x 10m $40. Ph 0434199065

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES

• Affordable tree services • Professional tree care • 18" chipper (crane truck)

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

A VERY HANDY MAN

WASHING MACHINE HOOVER good cond $120. Phone 0421932219

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

MOTOR BIKES

STORAGE From $105/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833

GARAGE SALES

HONDA SHADOW 2004 12,000km, pristine condition, mech A1, as new, with saddle bags $5500. Ph 0458817158

FEDERAL VILLAGE 3br cottage, avail 26/9-30 Jan $450pw + exp. 0427795428

BYRON FLEA MARKET @ Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC), 1 Gilmore Cres, 2nd Saturday of each month 8am-1pm. Food, entertainment, vintage & pre-loved bargains. Next market on 11th November. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840 SUFFOLK PARK COMBINED SALE 34 Hayters Dr, 8am Sat. Ladies & girls clothes, books, CDs, DVDs, h’hold items O.SHORES 21 Palmer Ave, Sat 8am. Moving sale, clothing, goods and more

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES

Timber Hardwood Large Logs

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646

LAND FOR SALE

BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

40 HECTARES of land. 52km from Casino. Sealed road, under 1hr to Yamba & Ballina beaches. Dam & creek, permanent water. DA certiﬁcate. Check your market for the fairest value. Ph (07) 55249029, 0477635831 or 0423825532

BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011

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

LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au

Ute & Driver from $30

• DELIVERIES • SMALL MOVES • TIP RUNS

SECURE STORAGE BANGALOW Brand new storage sheds 66871500 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $140 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 MULLUM 5 MINS small s-c cabin near showgrounds. Suit quiet, sgle working person. Basic kitchen. No pets. $200pw + elec. Bond req. 0412959158 MAIN ARM close to town, modern, openplan 1br house, with ensuite, outdoor shower, entertaining area, beautiful gardens, vege patch, great views, internet, Seeking professional single/ couple. $450pw. 0438770783

DOG & HOUSESITTING mature exp lady, non smoking, busy until 28/11. Ph Fran 0452391588 or 66847701

Orders taken now One-off private sale VW BORA V5 Silver. Rego March 2018. All leather interior, service history. $3200 ono. Ph 0420935196

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777 •

Brunswick Heads 1br 1bth $170 2br 1bth $420 2br 1bth $450 3br 2bth POA

South Golden Beach 3br 2bth $520 Ocean Shores 3br 2bth $580

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

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Part-Time Receptionist A vacancy exists for a receptionist to work in an established and professional private practice. Mullumbimby Psychology is located within a quiet and beautiful space in the heart of town. We provide psychological services to children, adolescents and adults across a broad range of presenting issues. The successful applicant needs to be experienced working in administration, bookkeeping, reception; medical reception experience is desirable. You will beneﬁt from working as part of a cohesive and professional team in a busy practice. You will need to have strong IT literacy skills, a high attention to detail, exceptional customer service, written and oral communication skills and organisational skills. Some counselling skills/training is also advantageous. Please include a tailored cover letter with your resume addressing the above selection criteria. (Refer to the employment section of our website for more details.)

Email applications or enquiries to jobs@mullumbimbypsychology.com.au or call 02 6684 4748.

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403

HOLDEN CRUZE ELITE 2013 top cond, 37,000km, red, manual, $10,500 ono. Deceased estate. Ph 0477485820

BARGAINS

Mobile 0417 698 227

............................................................................... AUTOMATIC 2009 NISSAN DUALIS TI 148597 immaculate condition low km SN2054.....$10990

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AUTOMATIC 2000 MAZDA 323 178288km 5dr hatch 6mths rego SN3501...................$4495

BRIDGLANDS

2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA MANUAL 147110km full service history 6mths rego SN2497......$3995

Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511

AUTOMATIC SUBARU FORESTER X AWD rego till february 2018 SN9341 ..................$5450

MIELE WASHERS

AUTOMATIC 2007 FORD ESCAPE XLS 4CYL 165829km 4WD on demand SN2403.........$7490

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511 BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617

SHARAN is looking for a female Osho Tibetan Pulser To exchange New-Mind Mob. 0412 546 136 sharan@earthsong.us

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PERSON TO ASSIST male quadriplegic, personal care and h’work, 2-3 morns pw 7-11am also evenings 6.30-9.30pm. Email mattharcla@gmail.com

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Covering all aspects of tree work and tree stump removal (stump grinding) FREE QUOTES HAPPY TO HELP

FIT CLEANERS prefer white card for construction industry. Ph 0405437431

O.SH Rajah Rd studio. 7x7m, kitch, bath, windows, no pets, $350pw. 0448190138

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LAWN & GARDEN BUSINESS including quality clients & tools. Earn $450 working 1 day per week. Ph 0412947054

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BUSINESS FOR SALE

STH GOLDEN 4br, 2 bthrm, pool, 100m to surf, $700pw. Ph 0439097224

HOUSEKEEPER/CLEANER for 5-star guest house in Byron. Must have own ABN & transport. Reply with CV to info@28byronbay.com.au

2003 MITSUBISHI TRITON TRAYBACK UTE rego till 12/17 SN0781.................................$3490

BARGAINS

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SHARE ACCOM. BELONGIL Lge room, share house, suit early-riser, non-smoker, pets considered, furn or unfurn, $270pw incl bills. Email mattharcla@gmail.com O.SHORES share with 2 others in f/f home. Quiet, n/s, d/f, worker. Bedroom & ofﬁce $200pw incl bills. 0448874601 SUNRISE room, share with great ﬂatmates, $200pw + bond, incl bills. Walk to IGA/beach. Ph 0405463663 SUFFOLK room $200pw all bills incl. Pref student/worker. Ph 0437452027 OCEAN SHORES large unfurn room with deck. Private creek & nature reserve. $200pw. Phone 0403607410

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 SUFFOLK PARK 200m to Tallow beach. 1br, new kitchen, private, prof pref. $400pw. Ph 0401898176

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Part Time Nursery Position 2 – 3 days per week This is a medium-sized production nursery and needs a nursery person with experience in propagation production. Previous experience is desirable. Fingerlimes Fresh ^^^ Ä UNLYSPTLZMYLZO JVT H\ PUMV'YVZLIHURNYV^LYZ JVT H\

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DIVINE GODDESS YOGA PRODUCTS is looking for a new staff member 2-3 days per week. Retail experience essential. Yoga lover preferred. This position has room for growth for the right applicant. Must be able to work weekends and all Christmas holidays. Send CV to susiq@divinegoddess.com.au

Remedial Massage Therapist Seeking a massage therapist with health fund rebates to join our fantastic teams at Bangalow & Ballina. Must be experienced, professional, reliable, avail for weekend work. Busy, professionally run clinic with good rates. Ph 0499 490 088 or email info@bangalowremedialmassage.com.au

O.SHORES storage shed/ofﬁce 7x9m, high set ceiling, 2 electronic roller doors, secure, bathroom, $200pw. 0431184835 OFFICE SPACE – BYRON A&I EST Suit multiple business options, starting at $195pw + GST. Ph 0422851588

THE OLD BAKERY IN THE HEART OF MULLUM Prestige Ofﬁce including Balcony and Air-Con Suit Professional or Therapy Approx 40m2 $320/week + GST.

Call Ken 0411 233 755 Email: kenconnell46@gmail.com

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

Spaghetti Circus is a circus school and performing arts company, which promotes excellence in circus arts located at Mullumbimby. We are looking to employ a Creative Producer to help deliver the artistic work of Spaghetti Circus. For full job & application details please go to our web site. E: spaghetticircus@gmail.com www.spaghetticircus.com T: 0433554801

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POSITIONS VACANT cont. Run your own business within our business. Heart and Soul Health Clubs are looking for TXDOLÀ HG 3HUVRQDO 7UDLQHUV WR MRLQ WKHLU WHDP

0XVW KROG FHUW LQ À WQHVV No franchise fees. Fixed rent. 4 weeks rent free per year. Must be reliable and enthusiastic. Self-driven. Professional. If this sounds like you please send your resume to Jana: admin@heartandsoulhealthclubs.com.au

Emerging Artist – Circus Coach – Production Assistant – Arts Administrator Spaghetti Circus is seeking to ﬁll a NEW exciting role within the company – Emerging Artist role is a creative and professional development position designed as a platform to support Young Artists in their ongoing career development. It is envisaged that the time will be split evenly between the coaching and Production/Administration duties. An ability to work constructively with this dual focus. For full job & application details please go to our web site.

E: spaghetticircus@gmail.com www.spaghetticircus.com T: 0433554801

P/T Medical receptionist Brunswick Heads A busy well-established general practice is seeking a P/T Receptionist for immediate start. Medical receptionist or other receptionist experience highly regarded, however training will be provided for the right person. The Successful Applicant will: • Preferably have Medical Reception experience but this is not a prerequisite • Be a team-player but also able to work independently without supervision • Be understanding and compassionate • Be reliable and eager to learn • Have a professional phone manner and have good interpersonal skills • Be available for 5-6 hour shifts 3-4 days per week Mon-Fri

Applications and cover letter to manager@brunsmc.com.au

MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791

DEATH NOTICES

PRACTICE ROOM available for a remedial masseur in a busy chiro centre in Ocean Shores. Referrals will occur for a good masseur. Phone 0413249163

Muller (nee Lee), Grace Doreen

CASUAL LABOURER Bangalow area Gyprock exp pref. $25ph. Ph 0402281638 GARDEN LABOURER part-time, ongoing work in Mullum. Ph 0434199065 CLEANERS REQUIRED to join team for luxury holiday houses. Must have an ABN & car. Please email interest at villasatbyron@gmail.com

WORK WANTED AAA LAWNMOWING Reliable. Please phone Ray 0468814547

PURCHASING Warehouse or Logistics role sought LF HC ERP. 0423218417 QUALIFIED GREEN PAINTER 30 yrs exp. Free quotes and advice. Small jobs OK. Ph Rob 0408900134 TILER Quality work, Handyman. Phone 66882456

FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 or 0403224842 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au MATHS TUITION All levels to HSC. Yr 12 HSC past paper workshop available. Andrew 0413294982 LEARN SPANISH individual or group with qual native speaker. Ph Yenny 66291144 WANTED: SPANISH TEACHER South American fem $25/hr. Jodie 0437167041

MUSICAL NOTES

R E S TA U R A N T MANAGER

PORTABLE SPEAKERS & PA SYSTEM ASHTON EXPLORER 150 Complete system with ampliﬁer. & Ashton wireless mic $550 the lot. Perfect for mobile entertainer or Xmas function. 0406779337

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LOST & FOUND FOUND: ADULT BIKE 19th Oct. Coomburra Cres, Ocean Shores. Ph 0407721751 with description to claim.

BIRTHS

Send your resume through to info@stelmodining.com or phone Angela on 0404 569 355.

Term 4 courses starting soon... Thu 2nd November • • • • • •

Tech Savvy Seniors Computer Basics Bahasa Indonesia Stretch Sewing Busy Mind? German For Beginners

Fri 3rd November • Tarot Mapping

Sat 4th November • A Brush With Italy • Reiki Level 1 • Felt & Plant Dye Bundling

Mon 6th November • Apple Mac For Beginners • Hello Social! • Mandarin For Beginners • Apple Mac Next Step

Tue 7th November • Apple - Finding Out More • Photoshop

• Drawing From The Right Side Of The Brain

Wed 8th November • The Art Of Timing / Fine Tune To The Moon

Fri 10th November • Art Journaling • Creating Memorable Photo Books

Sat 11th November • Sustainable Housing & Appropriate Technology • Leadlighting • Mindfulness For Health & Wellbeing

Sun 12th November • Community Design & Social Permaculture • Painted Portraits • Photography

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Aged 92 years. Loved Aunt of Alan and Michelle, Ebonee and Zachariah. Loving Brother to Phyllis (dec), Nancy (dec), Ralph and Freda Lee and family. “Now at Rest” Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the funeral service remembering and celebrating Grace’s life. To be held in the, Whitedove Chapel, McGuiness Funeral Home, 16 Mogo Place Billinudgel on Friday November 3rd, 2017. With the service commencing at 11.00am.

BILLINUDGEL (02) 6680 3084

FUNERAL NOTICES

BLEAKLEY, Edward Charles “Ted” Passed away peacefully October 27, 2017 aged 93 years. Late of Bangalow and formerly of Oatley. Dearly loved husband of Peg (deceased) and father and father-in-law of Pauline, Terry and Trish, Michael and Jenny, Brian and Anna, Tim and Joanne, Kieran and Basia. Loving Pop of Josh and Tara, Tim, Carmel and Carey, Andrew and Liz, Sao, Matt and Shae, Ray and Jaz, Vincent and Teagan and Chris. Adam and Venessa, Gabrielle, Lauren and Jonathon, James, Krista, Justin and Liam, and Matthew. Great-grandfather of Miles and Sunney; Anastacia, Julian, John-Terry Junior (deceased), Ethan, Dexter and Ivy; Eva and Jimmy; Milla, Felix and Leelu; Odette and Marlon; Riley, Oliver and Archer; Libby and Claire. Much loved brother of Robert (deceased) and Josie and brotherin-law of Marie Bleakley (deceased), Margaret Bleakley and Marie Myers. Fond uncle and great-uncle of their children.

In God’s Care Requiem Mass for the repose of Ted’s soul will be celebrated at St Kevin’s Catholic Church, Bangalow on Thursday (November 2, 2017) commencing at 11am. After the Mass the cortege will leave for the Bangalow Lawn Cemetery.

(Guardian Funerals – Suzi Mortimer) BANGALOW SUB BRANCH RSL

Alfie David Robertson, born 1.55am on 20th October, weighing 2.89kgs. Welcome to the world little man. Love Mum and Dad

SOCKS

Socks is a gorgeous, long legged tabby & white boy. He’s super friendly & has a wonderful purrsonality. Socks likes to greet you with a smooch & loves affection. Now that his sister has found a home, he’s hopeful of ﬁnding one too. He has amazingly long legs with beautiful markings & is truly worthy of his name. 124 DALLEY STREET, MULLUM OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm THURS: 3–5pm SAT: 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

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CAWI THE BYRON DOG RESCUE

To be followed by a Private Cremation.

TUITION

QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019

is looking for an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to join our team.

30/1/1925 – 24/10/2017 Late of Bupa Aged Care Pottsville, formerly of Brunswick Heads. Passed away into Peace on Tuesday October 24th, 2017

LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Call Benny 0402199999 ALL TYPES BUILDING WORK Blocklaying & bricklaying Lic 60801C Paul 0423852559

PETS

Members of the Sub Branch are invited to attend the funeral of their late member Edward “Ted” Bleakley as per above notice. – C. Mann, President

HEALEY,

Rainbow Only two months until Christmas! Snap up some bargains at the CAWI Op Shop in Brunswick Heads and you’ll not only get your Christmas shopping done early and below budget, you’ll also support the dogs of the Byron Shire! The CAWI Op Shop is open six days a week in Brunswick Heads 10am–5pm Monday–Friday and 10am–2pm on Saturdays. www.cawi.org.au

Lexi Lexi is a 4-year-old kelpie X and a well-loved dog who is gentle with children and babies and has lived with a cat. She is a smart, sensitive girl who loves to play and swim and needs secure fencing preferably Colorbond - to keep her safe. If you can give Lexi a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421017461.

Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

BIRTHDAYS

LORAINE MARY 19-02-1924 ~ 28-10-2017 Passed away peacefully at Coolamon Villa, Mullumbimby. Loved wife of the late Colin Healey. Much Loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Loraine will be sadly missed by all who knew her. “Long serving Byron Bay St Vincent De Paul support worker.” Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held at St Finbarr’s Catholic Church, Cnr Ruskin and Tennyson Streets, Byron Bay on FRIDAY (November 3, 2017) commencing at 1.00 pm. MICHAEL CURRIE FUNERALS

6684 6232

To our very own vegan champion. Happy Birthday from the Echo Crew

Happy Birthday Hans

Keep keeping the beat. Love the drudges xx

The beautiful shiny, black COMET. What you can’t see are her green eyes. Comet has reached a stage of early maturity where she can be laid back and let the days go by, with human company, of course. She doesn’t have any baggage, is very affectionate and she is really ready to go. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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Sport

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International Sensai help out local Karate black belts A group of 23 dedicated adult and teenager Karateka including 13 black belts attended the Kase Ha Shotokan Karate Do & Practical Self-Defence Seminar held at Byron Bay in October. The workshop was delivered by well-known international instructor Arie Farcas Sensei, seventh Dan Kase Ha and also Krav Maga expert, accompanied by Ron Richmond Sensei and Kora Novak Sensei, both seventh Dan Shotokan and Mark Johnson Sensei, fifth Dan. This is the sixth Kase Ha

Shotokan Karate experts and enthusiasts ready for action at seminar held at Byron Bay High. Photo supplied

workshop organised in the northern rivers by Byron Shire Shotokan, which boasts

around 45 local practitioners. Byron Bay was the only regional stop for Arie Farcas.

Byron Bay FC wildcats look to upset top-tier Mullumbimby The Spell and the Gypsy Collective Byron Bay FC Wildcats are ready to take on competition leaders Mullumbimby when the women’s summer youth league continues this Friday night. The Byron side is coming off two good wins of 5–0 each and will face a strong challenge against a quality team. ‘But we are confident the Wildcats can bring a lot to the game,’ women’s football coordinator at Byron Bay FC John McKay said. The summer youth league is a regional competition including Lismore, Casino and Ballina sides. It is aimed at developing young players, so

Isabella ‘Bella’ Leckie (U/16) leans into a cross in the women’s youth summer league. Photo supplied

each team can field only four players over the age of 24. ‘The essence of the comp is for the players to have a lot of fun. They get to play different positions and explore the field and the game away from the heat of strong competitive

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2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840 2nd SAT Woodburn 0439 489 631 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN

The Channon 6688 6433 Lennox Head 0419 369 609 Alstonville 6628 1568 Tabulum Hall 0490 329 159 Coolangatta

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0413 804 024 3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328 4th SAT Evans Head

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4th SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 4th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 4th SUN Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta 5th SUN Lennox Head 0419 369 609 5th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 SATURDAYS Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm 6685 6807

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pressure,’ John said. The Byron side plays Mullumbimby at the Byron Recreation Grounds this Friday from 6pm. All welcome. Anyone interested in playing is welcome to come along and introduce themselves, John said. Contact women@byronbayfc.com.au.

Byron goes to the top of table with good win over Cudgen Byron Bay second grade scored their second win in the 2018 Coastal League after a five-wicket victory over Cudgen playing at home. Byron won the toss and sent Cudgen in to bat where Lachlan Whiteford was the wrecking bowler taking five wickets for 19 off seven overs. Toby Schoot (3/25) and Levi Shouldice (2/29) chimed in to have the Cudgen side all out for 109. Byron reached the total with five wickets in hand with good innings from Matt Irwin, who got to 51 before being out hit wicket. He was ably supported by newcomer Peter Jackson who was not out on 37 when Byron reached their target. Byron Cellars third grade were well beaten by 10 wickets playing away against Lennox Head. The thirds were asked to bat first on the lightning-fast

Levi generated plenty of heat in his two-wicket haul bowling at home against Cudgen. Photo Charly Hicks

Williams Reserve ground. The side didn’t make enough runs for the conditions, scoring a total of 111 with only two batsmen reaching double figures. Tim Goodhind hit 10 fours in his 56 and Dylan Bailey scored 16. Lennox didn’t lose a wicket in their chase and reached the total in just 17 overs with the openers M Tancred (66

n/o) and J Hooper (33 n/o) doing it in style. The contrasting results leave Byron seconds on top of the table while the thirds are at the bottom of theirs, but they have a bye this week to regroup. In other results Lennox Head and Bangalow third graders had wins putting them on top of the ladder.

Byron Bay Bowling Club roundup The Byron Bay Bowling Club has kicked off twilight bowls again this summer. Last week it was Malcolm Shearer, Linda Child and Bulla Burton getting the first spot. Peter Wilton, Robyn Knaus and Ray Henderson were second. The Club has reduced the green fees for this event to $4, so new bowlers and those wanting to try it out should come along and try this shorter version of the game.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Please stick this by your phone

AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE ...............................................................000 AMBULANCE Mullumbimby & Byron Bay ..................................131 233 BRUNSWICK VALLEY RESCUE Primary rescue........................ 6685 1999 BRUNSWICK MARINE RADIO TOWER ................................... 6685 0148 BYRON CENTRAL HOSPITAL .................................................. 6639 9400 POLICE Brunswick Heads ....................................................... 6685 1277 Mullumbimby .............................................................. 6684 2144 Byron Bay ................................................................... 6685 9499 Bangalow .................................................................... 6687 1404 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Storm & tempest damage, flooding......132 500 AIDS Confidential testing & information (ACON) ................................ 6622 1555 AL-ANON Help for family & friends of alcoholics .......................1300 ALANON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hours............................... 1800 423 431 ANIMAL RESCUE (DOGS & CATS) ......................................... 6622 1881 LIFELINE ..........................................................................................131 114 MENSLINE 7pm–11pm nightly (phone counselling & referral for men).. 6622 2240 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets daily .................................... 6680 7280 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE .................................................. 6684 1286 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24 hour crisis line ............................... 1800 656 463 NORTHERN RIVERS GAMBLING SERVICE ........................... 6687 2520 NORTHERN RIVERS WILDLIFE CARERS............................... 6628 1866 KOALA HOTLINE........................................................ 6622 1233 WIRES – NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service ......... 6628 1898

Names in by 5.15pm at the bar, for a 5.30pm start or you can pre-book on 6685 6202. On the Club scene, the final of the Triples is on this Thursday November 2 and should be a cracker as both Steve Hammond and Bulla Burton’s sides have shown plenty of fight in their lead-

up games with narrow margins being the norm. Starts at 1pm. The Bush Turkeys Social Bowlers have a visit to Byron from Tweed Heads on this Sunday, November 5. A good day of friendship and bowls is expected. All players welcome.

NOVEMBER 2017

Full moon Nov 4 16:22 Third quarter Nov 11 07:36 New moon Nov 18 22:42 First quarter Nov 27 04:02 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, month rise set rise set height (m) height (m) 1 W 0553 1905 1558 0352 0700,1.34; 1911,1.49 0045,0.26; 1247,0.37 2 T 0552 1906 1658 0430 0744,1.48; 1955,1.52 0122,0.17; 1336,0.29

Astronomical data and tides

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T

0551 0551 0550 0549 0548 0548 0547 0547 0546 0545 0545 0544 0544 0543 0543 0543 0542 0542 0542 0541 0541 0541 0540 0540 0540 0540 0540 0540

1907 1908 1908 1909 1910 1911 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1927 1928

1801 1907 2014 2120 2225 2326 0022 0111 0156 0237 0314 0350 0425 0501 0537 0616 0656 0740 0826 0914 1005 1057 1151 1246 1342 1440 1540

0510 0552 0637 0727 0822 0920 1022 1124 1226 1326 1425 1522 1617 1712 1806 1900 1953 2045 2135 2223 2308 2351 0032 0110 0147 0224 0302

0827,1.60; 2039,1.52 0911,1.70; 2122,1.48 0957,1.78; 2208,1.42 1043,1.81; 2255,1.33 1132,1.80; 2345,1.23 1224,1.76 0044,1.14; 1320,1.68 0153,1.07; 1423,1.60 0315,1.07; 1530,1.53 0431,1.13; 1637,1.48 0536,1.23; 1738,1.45 0630,1.34; 1831,1.42 0716,1.44; 1916,1.40 0758,1.52; 1958,1.36 0836,1.58; 2034,1.33 0912,1.62; 2110,1.29 0946,1.64; 2145,1.24 1020,1.64; 2218,1.19 1055,1.62; 2255,1.14 1130,1.59; 2333,1.09 1209,1.54 0016,1.05; 1250,1.49 0108,1.01; 1337,1.43 0213,1.01; 1431,1.39 0328,1.04; 1532,1.37 0438,1.13; 1635,1.37 0536,1.26; 1734,1.38 0628,1.41; 1830,1.40

0159,0.10; 1425,0.22 0237,0.05; 1514,0.17 0315,0.04; 1604,0.16 0357,0.06; 1659,0.18 0441,0.12; 1757,0.23 0529,0.20; 1859,0.29 0622,0.31; 2006,0.33 0728,0.40; 2115,0.35 0844,0.47; 2220,0.35 1002,0.49; 2318,0.31 1115,0.47 0007,0.27; 1217,0.44 0048,0.24; 1311,0.40 0124,0.21; 1359,0.36 0157,0.19; 1442,0.34 0228,0.18; 1523,0.33 0258,0.19; 1602,0.33 0328,0.22; 1641,0.34 0359,0.25; 1720,0.37 0431,0.30; 1800,0.40 0507,0.37; 1845.0.43 0548,0.44; 1933,0.46 0637,0.51; 2029,0.47 0739,0.57; 2127,0.45 0853,0.60; 2222,0.41 1008,0.58; 2313,0.34 1116,0.53; 2359,0.25 1219,0.45

Times are Eastern Standard. 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 Bureau of Meteorology.

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‘Mono’ shows class to Outrigger canoe open Newcomers tested by dominate US-Open day at Shaws Bay twilight cricket debut

Mono pulling into a winning tube and ultimately the prizemoney pool in California. Photo Pat Webber (Team USA)

Byron Bay’s Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart made surfing history last weekend in Oceanside, California, by winning the first US Open Adaptive Surfing Championship. The outstanding result earned him $US1,000 in prizemoney. Stewart battled food poisoning from day one but ground his way to the finals where he dominated, his two good waves scoring 8.6 and 9.5 giving him a total 18.10 out of possible 20. Mono was stoked with the result and praised the organisers for such a professional event. ‘This is a great lead into next month’s ISA World Championships, held just

south of Oceanside at La Jolla,’ he said. This win and his ongoing form make Stewart a clear favourite to win the World Championships, a title he has held for two years since the event started. The whole Californian coast pumped perfect 1–1.8 -metre waves for the duration of the event and provided some of the best waves ever seen for an adaptive surf contest, organisers said. The event attracted some of the world’s best adaptive surfers. Fellow Australian team members Matt Formston (blind) and Barney Miller (prone assist) also won their respective divisions.

TROCC members take their outrigger for a spin on the waters of Byron Bay. Photo supplied

The Northern Rivers Outrigger Canoe Club is hosting a fun Picnic Race Day this Sunday, November 5, at Shaws Bay, Ballina. For the inexperienced interested in giving the sport a go there will be a free community ‘come-and-try session’ in a six-seater outrigger over 11am–1pm. Adults and children over eight years old, accompanied by a parent, are welcome. Competitive races are on between 9–11am and 1–3pm. Teams from the region will get together for a fun day of friendly competition, NROCC president and world sprint gold medal champion Peter Brunt said. ‘The club is looking forward to showing off our

Cameron collects win after carving at Coffs Harbour Crystal Cylinders

Suffolk Park’s Touma Cameron was victorious in the premier U/14 boys division at the Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp presented by Wahu at Coffs Harbour on the weekend. Cameron never dropped a heat over the duration of his Comp campaign and consistently posted solid heat totals for his light-footed snaps and carves. Cameron was able to claim the final with a two-wave total of 14.30 (out of a possible 20 points). Jack O’Brien from Lennox Head finished in third place. Playful one-metre lefthanders gave competitors the perfect blank canvas to show their repertoire of manoeuvres. Lennox Head girls Mia Baker, Poppy Morrison and Ocean Curtis also had great success placing second, third and fourth respectively in the

Touma working the waves on his way to his U/14 victory and a high-performance surf camp. Photo Smith/SNSW

U/10 Girls division. Keke Brain from Lennox Head placed fourth in the mixed U/8 division and she also won the Woolworths Fresh Wave award taking home a cheque for $250. More than 100 competitors competed in the two-day event that caters for surfers from U/8 to U/14 and will be held in New South Wales,

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Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia over summer. As an added bonus, the respective winners of the U/14 boys’ and girls’ divisions from each event will receive an invitation to attend an all-expenses-paid, three-day Woolworths Surf Camp at the Hurley Surfing Australia High-Performance Centre.

sport and welcoming the community. ‘Outrigger sprint racing is action-packed and loads of fun. It is a great spectator event for those keen to watch and cheer. ‘Bring your swimmers, hat and sunscreen and make a day of it,’ he said. The NROCC is affiliated with the national outrigger canoe organisation, AOCRA. In addition to social paddling, the Club participates in regional and national competitions and events. All welcome. Contact head coach, Denise Cooper, on 0466 525 802 or visit them on Facebook or at their website www. ballinaoutriggers.com.au.

A TNR player shows how the white ball game invites classic shots and plenty of big hitting. Photo supplied

A new team from Ballina, the West Tower Windies, helped start the summer season of Twilight Cricket hosted Byron Bay last week. The newbies played their debut game against last year’s debut side the Rip Starters on Thursday but were unable to record a first-up win. Monday’s game was won by Paul Munn Designs who knocked up 113 (Toby deJong 33) defeating Thomas, Noble and Russell 86 runs with Jakob Cox getting 47. Next up the old rivalry of the Bowlo versus Town and Country Surfboards was revisited.

This time the mighty Bowlo ran out winners chasing down Town and Country’s 104 runs to win by two runs. Anthony hit 35 for the Bowlers and Tommy got 36 n/o for Town and Country. Round one was wrapped up on Friday when the Rugby lads score a Nelson – 111 runs, but it was all to no avail as Eureka Grass scored 115 to claim the win. Ryan scored 33 n/o for the hippies as they passed the footballers’ total that was lifted by Jaco’s 32 n/o in the first innings. Festivities resume this week.

Sailors battle tide and wind in round two of the Summer series Fourteen boats and 34 crew contested the second race of the Summer Pointscore Series at the Tweed Valley Sailing Club. Line honours went to Hobie 16 Sledder (Dave Chester and Isaac Poulsen) and first Monohull over the line was Odin (Daniel Seider, Adrian Dokter and Tamara Sheppard). Sunday’s race was an endurance event, with the fleet tacking against a strong and shifting breeze combined with a fast-flowing flood tide. The sailors had to work hard to beat the elements. Eight Corsairs contested race one of their Class Championship Series and four Multihulls were competing in their yardstick series. Racing was very close in the Corsairs, with the first three boats only 30 seconds apart after one lap, but in the end, Odin won heat one. Second went to Epic (Peter Skinner, Taj Krasna and Mark Storrier) and third to Min-

Corsair Epic under full sail on the Tweed. Photo supplied

now (Bill Fenelon, Max Hennessey and Jessie Normans), followed by Keenas and Swell Lady. Race one of the Multihull Yardstick Championship got off to a fast start with Dave Chester and Isaac Poulsen on Hobie 16 Sledder nailing the start and leading the fleet around the course. John and Saffron Cook were always close on Weta

Tri Scored a Tri with another Weta Tri (Lex and Martin Branch) not far behind. Some boats found the conditions difficult and withdrew after one lap, while Swell Lady had a capsize. A good result today for club loaner boat Tasar Hippocampus (Mike Mansted and Imogene Mansted) finishing fourth out of the monohulls.

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Tumbulgum gathering Tumbulgum Public School and Catholic School former students and staff, together with past and present residents, are invited to a get-together on Saturday, 9 December, from 11am at Tumbulgum Tavern. RSVP Brian by December 1 by email tumbulgum.nsw.gettogether@ hotmail.com.

#StartupByron #StartupByron Meet-up is on Thursday, November 2, 5.30pm at Sun Bistro, Byron Arts & Industry Estate. Whether you’re an existing entrepreneur or wantrepreneur, just connecting with what’s happening in Byron Bay and the region. This is a free and inclusive group connecting anyone interested in startups. #juststart. Register via www.startinno.com/events/ startupbyron-meetup

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Neighbourhood Centre Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and offers a range of services and activities. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy art, music, games, great food and more. Call reception on 6684 1286 and discover what is on offer.

Low-cost or free 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. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.

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: phone 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com.au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.

Alateen Meeting Alateen Meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking problem? Alateen can help. For 8–16-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place. 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www.alanon.org.au

Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Sts Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and Fridays 10-12 and market Saturdays 9–1. Discover your local history, join our team – 6684 4367. Bangalow Heritage House Museum & Cafe Open Monday 12–4.30pm, and Tuesday–Friday 7.30am–4.30pm. Cnr Ashton & Deacon Steets, Bangalow. Available for event hire and welcome all groups and visitors. Phone 6687 2183.

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Dr Sarah Burns-Sibly, a trained Music Therapist, is the guest speaker at Byron at Byron, Tuesday, November 14 at 10am. Her talk will explain the historical background of music therapy, what music therapy is, and how it works.

Mullumbimby branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) meeting Wednesday, November 8, at 10am at the CWA Rooms, corner of Tincogan and Gordon Streets. Guest speaker. A light lunch. New members welcome. More information from Jenny 6684 7282 or Sue 6684 1675.

Friends of Libraries Byron Shire are hosting internationally bestselling author, Fiona Macintosh, who will launch her new release Tea Gardens, at Byron Shire Library on Tuesday 21 November, 5.30pm. Tickets $15, includes wine, tea, and treats. Purchase tickets at www. bryonbayfol.com or Bangalow News Agency phone 6687 1396. Bookings are essential for catering purposes.

Mark Swivel Mark Swivel’s Alternative Prime Minister Preview, another slightly drunk FedTalk at Federal Hall Thursday 2 November 7pm. Tickets $20 raising money for Federal Loves Refugees.

Story club Tales of Mullumbimby at Stories in the Club. Club Mullum, Sunday, November 12, another diverse lineup of tellers will gather for ‘Stories in the Club’: Athol Compton and Gurulbu (also known as Uncle Magpie), Des Bleasdale, Kageni Njeru, Neil Amber, Jack Murray, Lachlan Belleville with storyteller and story curator, Jenni Cargill-Strong as MC. Arrive early as we have limited seating.

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Canoe Club Ballina-based Northern Rivers Outrigger Canoe Club will be hosting a fun Picnic Race Day on Sunday 5 November. Contact Denise Cooper, 0466 525 802 or online www.ballinaoutriggers.com.au.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Is there anything Sacred in Life? DVD presenting Jiddu Krishnamurti, Religious Philosopher. Thursday, November 2, 1–3pm, Uniting Church, Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

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Chemical Free Landcare Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare next fortnightly working bee will be on Saturday 3 November, 9am till 1 pm, at Brunswick Heads Crown Land Reserve site. Meet at the end of South Beach Road fire track gate, not far from the surf club.

BV U3A U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 14 November, 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads. Susan Wright ‘Working with Paper’. Visitors and potential new members very welcome. Ring 6685 1732.

Vinnie’s Byron Bay annual linen, lace and collectables sale begins on Monday 6 November at their Marvell Street shop, and continues while stocks last. Enquiries please phone Jan 5611 0001.

Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 9 November. For more information please phone Elaine on 07 5580 8215.

Drug support groups

Junior chess club

Meditation

Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. 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. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/ australia. Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs (but especially crystal meth) had become a problem. Meeting held Wed 7.30am, Byron Bay Surf Club. Call 0478 061 479 to speak to a local member or visit www. crystalmeth.org.au.

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.

Buddhist meditation teaching and practice now at the living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela, 0438 858 842 or mishaele@si.org.au. Dzogchen Meditation and Study Group 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Contact Didi 0408 008 769 for more info. Byron Mindfulness-Insight Meditation Sangha & Pairoj Brahma 7–9pm Tuesdays at The Yurt, Temple Byron www.templebyron. com. No fees. Andrew 0426 119 171, Pairoj 0423 241 916. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30–8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John-0428 991189.

Social sporting groups Senior social table tennis at Bangalow Bowling Club Sundays 2–4pm. All levels welcomed. Call Margot 0412 394 932. Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside Tennis Club welcomes new players 9.30am every Tuesday next to Heritage Park, Mullumbimby, for social tennis, fun and friendship. Info: Barbara 6684 8058.

Breast Cancer Support Byron Breast Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Wednesday 12–2pm at NSW Cancer Council rooms 8/130 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Anyone experiencing/ed breast and gynaecological cancers are most welcome to attend. Enquiries Linda 0413 668 828.

Grief loss bereavement Free support service. Carl Moore, registered psychologist. By appointment grief.loss.bereavement.byron@gmail.com 0401 081 713.

Volunteer hub Choose from 40 organisations at the volunteer hub at Byron Community Centre. Make a difference in your community, have fun, learn new skills and meet people Ph 6685 6807 email volunteers@byroncentre.com.au

Cty Shopping Bus Seats available on fortnightly Community Transport Shopping Bus from Suffolk Park/Byron Bay to Byron town centre. The door-to-door bus costs $6 and is available to people who can’t access mainstream transport due to age, disability or other reason. Call Amanda 1300 875 895.

Language exchange Byron language exchange club is a free conversation meet up held twice a month in Byron Bay. Contact Paola info@ clacademy.com.au, and don’t forget to mention the language you want to practise. Volunteers welcome.

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Bush School Each Thursday during term time the Brunswick Bush School takes kids 6-14 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, Email: brunsbushschool@gmail.com, Web: www.brunsbushschool.com.au

BV VIEW

U3A discussion group

Baby Bounce session Mullumbimby – Tuesday 11.30am, Brunswick Heads – Friday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Friday 10am. Storytime for toddlers and pre-school children Mullumbimby – Friday 10.30am, Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am.

Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual discussion group, Thursdays 10am Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 165 006.

Byron Community No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) is a not-for-profit community program providing people on low incomes with safe, fair interestfree loans of up to $1,000 for purchasing essential goods and services. Contact the Byron Community Centre to find out more.

Budgeting Support Money Matters is a free service helping people identify where their money is going, how best to save and, most importantly, how to get on top of bills! Contact the Byron Community Centre to make an appointment; private sessions run every Monday afternoon.

CI Contact Improvisation Saturdays in Mullumbimby 10–12noon at St Martin’s, Church Hall, Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. All level of dancers welcome. Enquiries 0402 059 564

Social Table Tennis South Golden Shores Community Centre every Monday at 10.30. Phone 0435 780 017. Bangalow Bowlo Sundays at 2pm. All welcome. Enquiries Margot 0412 394 932.

Bruns tennis Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 4–6pm. $6.00, all welcome. Enquiries Linda 0449 825 108.

Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters 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 every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday Prebytarian Church Hall, 101 Stuart Street Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Ashni 0439 843 657 or Mani on 0488 433 047.

SP Dune Care Suffolk Park Dune Care will be meeting at 8.30am Saturday, November 4 at the northern end of Alcorn Street’s bike track near the bridge. All welcome. Phone Helen on 6685 4964

Kenya Op Shop Education Care Projects: Kenya Op Shop, located River Terrace behind the Mullumbimby Post Office, is having a one-week stock clearance sale on all women’s summer clothes. Drop by for some great bargains and help support the education and care of more than 60 disadvantaged children in Kenya.

floor, strengthening the spine and belly; new ways to bend down and lift without straining the pelvic floor or lower back; and recruit core stability from sphincter training. Free. Thursday November 9, 9.30 till 11.30am at St. John’s Hall, Murwillumbah Road, Mullumbimby. Enquiries 0431 477 445.

Probus Club Brunswick Valley Probus Club meeting on Tuesday, November 7 at the Ocean Shores Country Club. Meeting starts 10am sharp. There will no guest speaker this month. Enquiries ring Margaret 6680 3316.

Fifty Acres Fifty Acres are celebrating their new presence in Byron Bay by hosting a Good Humans of Byron networking event, Wednesday 22 November. Get involved at https:// www.eventbrite.com.au/e/join-us-tocelebrate-the-good-people-of-byrontickets-38257502219.

Pelvic floor The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) have invited Jenny to give a class about tuning up pelvic

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Library fun

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Bowling Club on Thursday 9 November at 10.30am. Guest artist Jenny from ‘Loveys’. Apologies to Rae 0427 103 072 by 6 November.

Quota Club 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.

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

Lions Club Interested in making new friends and helping our community? Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm Ocean Shores Country Club. Info: Joan Towers 0400 484 419.

Choirs Bay Singers meet Wednesdays at Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Enquiries 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanffy. com.au. Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays at Ocean Shores 6.45pm8.45pm. Eclectic and catchy repertoire. Ph 042 536 3589. Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Timber Slab factory, Jubilee Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome. Raise the Roof Choir: Gospel, bluegrass & more. 1–3pm Tuesdays, Suffolk Park Hall. 6–8pm Tuesdays, Bruns Uniting Hall. Weekly Uki & Channon sessions. Info@ raisetheroofsinging.com 0417 277 211.

Craft group The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Bring lunch and whatever else you need. All welcome. Patchwork and quilting on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.

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.

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1. Scream, scream of pain – coward! (6) 5. Tooth, and the thing consumed – think about it (8) 9. Saga about one piece of earth, loosely connected (8) 10. Make wealthy Bana, hot around the north (6) 11. Ridiculous prior count of bribery… (10) 13. … at the heart of rural society, too! (4) 14. Company, steady! (4) 15. Crude audience for a brawl (5-5) 18. Shocking alarm if man reads this classic satire (6,4) 20. Transport levy I follow … (4) 21. … spoils planet! (4) 23. PS – put scenario in the mail (10) 25. Mask for Fats? (6) 26. Bank the Spanish comic verse (8) 28. Money pure and simple for fine wool (8) 29. Head of pasta (6)

1. Colour of butter (6) 5. Think deeply, ponder (8) 9. Sporadic, loosely connected (8) 10. Make wealthy (6) 11. Decay, depravity (10) 13. Too, as well (4) 14. Steady, unyielding (4) 15. Brawl, rowdy conduct (5-5) 18. Satirical novel by George Orwell (6,4) 20. Car available for public hire (4) 21. The red planet (4) 23. Addendum to a letter, written PS (10) 25. Tile used in a smile game (6) 26. Light verse (8) 28. Fine wool made from goat’s hair (8) 29. Strand of pasta (6)

DOWN 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Detonation (9) Period of five years in Roman times (7) Marry (3) Spiny desert plants (5) Appendages attributed to a successful gardener (5,6) 7. Violent wind storm (7) DOWN 8. Small nails (5) 2. Boom in sex pool activity (9) 3. Five years of lechery and drink! (7) 12. Overly flowery or elaborate style of writing (6,5) 4. You and I would shortly marry (3) 16. Southern part of North America (1,1,1) 5. Tactic losing time could be prickly (5) 17. Quality of attracting the opposite 6. Minor party hitches a ride – they gender (3,6) could be a sign of flourishing 19. Saviour, especially in religion (7) growth! (5,6) 20. Underwater missile (7) 7. Storm ripped apart a function (7) 22. Scent, smell (5) 8. Report of an impost of small nails 24. Move furtively (5) (5) 27. Firearm (3) 12. Determination surrounds the French advertising – but it’s terribly Last week’s solution N202 flowery writing! (6,5) O P E R A H O U S E O N U S R T I E H 16. We object to a foreign power (1,1,1) O P P H I L I S T I N E A S I O 17. Former computer add-on covered S C S E G M T R by security device – that’s it! (3,6) C U L T U R A L D E S E R T 19. Web envelopes one in state: Jesus P R O S E G G O A L E P P O S T R A N G E R Christ! (7) R H S S L D 20. Bomb act after hill exercise (7) T A R T A R U S C O U P L E 22. Redolence of where all roads lead, I E N M A S A R for Berlusconi (5) T H E R E N A I S S A N C E I L S T T U I B 24. Edge for team, about 50 (5) O V E R A R T Y C R A F T Y 27. A weapon for a thousand N C A L U I E peacekeepers (3) S A T E I N T E R S E C T S

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Only Space Cowboy could find a segue between Halloween and renewable energy. As he stood atop a Tesla coil, 1,000,000 volts passed through his body that then became bolts of lightning. He reckons heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe as long as it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t earth. Mr Cowboy performed this shocking act at Byron Theatre last Sunday. Photo: Jeff â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Trying This At Home Since 1986â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dawson.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a big week of federal political idiocy too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; farewell to One Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief anti-science goblin Malcom Roberts for not being an Australian citizen when elected to parliament. Roberts could always start the Multi Nation Party.

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