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Activists target Metgasco investors There’s a new approach by activists battling against the planned natural gas industry expansion in the region: a number of Metgasco’s largest shareholders have been sent a letter advising them about the size and effectiveness of the social movement that opposes its operations. It comes as protesters gear up for a fight against proposed drilling operations at Bentley, near Lismore. Michael Qualmann, on behalf of Gasfield Free Northern Rivers, sent the letters last week saying that Metgasco had been understating the scale of public opposition and that the regional community was well organised and had undertaken training in non-violent direct action.

Awareness campaign Mr Qualmann says Byron Bay resident John Vaughan, whose super fund is listed in Metgasco’s 2013 annual return as its eighth largest shareholder, contacted Mr Qualmann after the letter was sent and told him that he may lose his home in litigation. ‘I don’t know why anyone would consider this litigious’, Mr Qualmann told The Echo, ‘I’m actually doing the shareholders a service by providing them with information about risks to their investment that they may not be aware of.’ He also referred to the 87 per cent who voted against gasfield developments in the Lismore poll and that over 119 communities had declared themselves gasfield free by margins over 90 per cent and were prepared to fight to prevent gasfield establishment. Both Mr Vaughan and CEO of Metgasco, Peter Henderson, declined to comment to The Echo.

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Last week, hundreds of kindergarten kids started their formal education, and four-year-old Jess was just one of five children to start at The Pocket Public School. The day was made easier by big sister Amy, who offered a hand to hold. Photo Eve Jeffery

Bikie meth lab bust in Bangalow Chris Dobney

Police arrested five people last week and found what they allege is a methamphetamine lab in a suburban street of Bangalow. The raid on the Palm Crescent property netted two rifles, a shotgun, methamphetamine, cannabis, cocaine, steroids and cash, all valued by police at $14,000. A 33-year-old man was issued a court attendance notice for allegedly hindering police officers in the course of their duty during the raid. The raid was part of the cross-border operation, which has been underway since November. In this case, members of the Ballina chapter of the Rebels motorcycle gang were targeted, and police allege they were trafficking drugs from NSW into Queensland where they were being sold to buyers on the Gold Coast. One of those arrested is Bangalow resident Jamie Adams, 31, who reportedly languished in solitary confinement in a Queensland prison for two days following

his arrest on the Gold Coast on Wednesday. Police allege he is the treasurer of the Ballina chapter of the Rebels motorcycle gang and he has been charged with aggravated drug trafficking. Police allege he bought – and possibly manufactured – drugs in NSW and sold them in Queensland.

QLD’s anti-bikie laws hit NSW Additionally a simultaneous raid on six properties in southern Queensland resulted in the arrest of five people. Richmond LAC crime manager, detective inspector Cameron Lindsay, said his officers were working closely with Queensland police involved in Taskforce Maxima and specialist NSW police from Strike Force Raptor, ‘to tackle outlaw motorcycle gang activity in northern NSW and southeast Queensland’. He described the drug manufacturing activities as ‘extremely dangerous’. ‘Explosive chemicals are used, neighbouring properties are put at risk and people are put at risk,’ he told ABC radio.

State Nationals MP Geoff Provest (Tweed) claims a call for more police in the Tweed-Byron Local Area Command is political grandstanding, but actual police numbers appear to tell a different story. A petition calling for the state government to live up to its preelection promise to increase police numbers in regional areas was launched last week by federal Labor MP Justine Elliot and Labor’s upper house state spokesperson for the north coast, Walt Secord. At the launch, the pair said that in the past two years police numbers in the LAC had dropped by 20 officers. In February 2012 there were 198 officers and the latest official figures reveal that there are now only 178 officers. ‘As a former police officer, I share the community’s disappointment in the north coast Nationals’ failure to deliver police. They are putting at risk our communities’ safety,’ Ms Elliot said. But Mr Provest hit back, saying it is a political scare campaign and has no basis in fact. ‘Interviews are being conducted right now for five new police officer positions in the Tweed Byron Local Area Command,’ he added. ‘The figures Ms Elliot is using to claim a reduction in police numbers are misleading as our Highway Patrol officers are no longer included in the allocation of officers in the local area command.’ But a spokesperson for Ms Elliot told The Echo that Mr Provest was wrong and the removal of 17 highway patrol officers to a separate command had been accounted for in the figures.

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Public again confront Jim Bolger’s plans for Bruns Why should visitors to Brunswick Heads have private access to public lands while the residents are excluded? It was just one of many unanswered questions that were again brought up on Saturday at the second public information session, held by North Coast Holiday Parks (NCHP) manager, Jim Bolger. Plans by NCHP to develop the town’s three holiday parks and five Crown foreshore reserves are currently on public exhibition. And at both meetings, residents expressed confusion, anger and exasperation as to why access they had enjoyed over generations should be taken away at NCHP’s discretion. But it was not only public access and boundary encroachments that were sore points for locals. Resident Sean O’Meara told The Echo, ‘The town is basically under attack from privatisation,’ referring to the state-run private corporation NCHP.

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In backing the claim, elderly long-time Brunswick Heads resident and father of Sean, D’Arcy O’Meara, has told The Echo that local NSW Nationals MP Don Page first brought to his attention ‘this scam’ between the then-NSW Labor government and a ‘network of public servants’. ‘He explained to me the danger of how they would take possession of [the public assets],’ he said, ‘… isolating the community and eventually it would become the property of the state government… so they could sell it or lease it to people such as NCHP and other similar things. Mr Page said, “When we gain power in parliament, we will rectify this; we will dismantle it so it will come back to the local people.” ‘In government they’ve gone to water.’

Mr Page was asked for comment but no reply was received by the time of going to press. Meanwhile, a closed meeting between Byron Council and NCHP’s Mr Bolger was held on Thursday, presumably to negotiate the longrunning public access and boundary issues.

1,600 residents While questions to mayor Simon Richardson remain unanswered, Cr Di Woods told The Echo it was a ‘very intense’ meeting and ‘Council will form a submission for the Crown’s consideration, after it has received legal advice on many aspects in the proposed plans.’ ‘My desire is to see an outcome for the community, visitors and the caravan parks, that gives everyone most of what

they would like, but importantly, it is Brunswick Heads and its residents that need assurance that the village will not become another Noosa. ‘There are only approximately 1,600 residents, and it would be criminal in my view to destroy their amenity, and to negate the very thing that people come here for and that is the “simple pleasures” on offer for families. ‘I believe that the proposed plans will enable the holiday parks to become more expensive; however, while there’s nothing wrong with commercial interests improving their bottom line. ‘This could exclude those people that this community and business fraternity have worked so hard to attract.’ Q See the video of this story

A short NCHP history North Coast Accommodation Trust (NCAT) was established by disgraced NSW Labor MP Tony Kelly in 2006. NCAT were tasked to take over councilrun caravan parks and public reserves on the east coast of NSW and maximise profits. This coincided with the dismissal of Byron Shire Council as manager of the three parks at Brunswick Heads and the Clarkes Beach caravan park. The dismssial was done without councillor and public transparency. Byron Council had asked the state government for years to adopt their plans of management (POM), developed in 2000, to allow for necessary upgrade and management. NCAT then became North Coast Holiday Parks (NCHP) and operated without formal structure or plans of management until 2013, whereupon a trust was established to manage NCHP by the current NSW coalition. The current Trust board, under the direction of NSW deputy leader Andrew Stoner, are ex-corporate CEOs: chair Alan Revell (ex-Barton Property Group), Matthew Toohey (ex-Bunnings property manager), Ms Margaret Haseltine (ex-Mars Foods). Other board members are executive general manager of Crown Lands and CEO of Destination NSW, Sandra Chipchase. Currently there are 26 NSW holiday parks and eight inland parks under NCHP Trust management, ‘worth $82 million’. Ex-Byron Council staffer Jim Bolger was employed to manage NCAT, then NCHP. Mr Bolger was also involved in acquiring Lennox Head public land for NCAT from Ballina Council, with Ballina Council agreeing to sell at $1.3 million. According to the then-chamber of commerce president Louise Owen, there was no community

consultation and a 12,000-signature petition against the sale was ignored. Proceeds went on upgrading the Lennox Head Surf Life Saving Club. Mr Bolger and Ballina Council general manager Paul Hickey (also ex-Byron Council staff ) were reported by Echonetdaily as having owned a Lennox Head investment property together and then selling it in 2010. No conflict of interest was established after investigation by MP Don Page. There is no public transparency on NCHP operations; annual financial information is reported in secrecy to the NSW Department of Trade and Industry. NCHP are required to invest back into the parks and contribute to councils. As a result of the changes in management and governance in 2013, the trust’s website says, ‘There will be no immediate impacts for park visitors who can continue to enjoy visits and overnight stays.’ While there is no mention of impacts to residents, a community advisory committee is being established ‘to support the new trust board.’ NCHP insitgated the eviction of the Brunswick Buccaneer boat hire business opposite the pub last Easter, and Mr Bolger refuses to explain why or acknowledge the percieved conflict of interest as NCHP also hire boats. Council and NCHP are still in negotiations regarding boundaries and access to public lands in Brunswick Heads. Major development plans for Brunswick Heads are now on public exhibition until February 21, available at http://bit.ly/1kvpYov. A petition aginst NCHP’s corporate behaviour is at http://chn.ge/1fgggCQ.and a petition for the Brunswick Buccaneer is ongoing.

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Local News Byron bikie clubhouse burns down A fire has destroyed what is believed to be the Nomads’ bikie clubhouse in Byron Bay’s industrial area in the early hours of Monday morning. Emergency services were called to Brigantine Street about 3.35am where a building, believed to be linked to the Nomads, was found to be well alight. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and a crime scene has been established which will be forensically examined when the building is declared safe to enter. Police are also investigating a shooting at a house in Banora Point, also early this morning, which may be linked to the fire. Emergency services were called to the Anthony Way home about 3.25am after shots were also fired at a motor vehicle in nearby Laura Street. There were no reports of injuries.

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Kieran, Danielle, Franki and Tosh celebrate Kieran’s pro surfing career at the Great Northern Hotel last Thursday. Photo Jeff Dawson

Byron surfer Kieren Perrow exited the ranks of the professional circuit in style last week, surrounded by family and freinds who celebrated his career at the Great Northern. Kieren had always planned to wind up his career

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Tweed Regional Gallery director Susi Muddiman, with some of the approximately 76,000 items that have been in storage since they were recorded and carefully removed from Olley’s Sydney home a year ago. Photo Jeff Dawson

Construction of the Olley House, within the purposebuilt Margaret Olley Art Centre extension of the Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah, has reached a stage

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at the end of last year’s ASP (Australian Surfing Professionals) championships – but that was not to be. A freak wave dislocated his shoulder during round one of the Billabong Pipe Masters, seeing him end the last heat of his

career in agonising pain. It was an ironic finish, given that he had grabbed a world title victory at the Pipe Masters two years earlier. But all that was behind him as Kieren celebrated his new appointment as ASP commissioner.

State National MPs visit Tweed The NSW Nationals parliamentary team have announced they will be visiting the Tweed this week to hold their first regional meeting of the year. Deputy premier and NSW Nationals leader Andrew Stoner says his team will gather in Tweed Heads on Thursday to conduct planning and policy meetings, as well as meeting with local community groups and stakeholders. ‘The Tweed, and indeed the far north coast as a whole, is a vitally important region and I

am proud to bring my team to the area.’ Mr Stoner will be joined by: minister for roads and ports Duncan Gay; minister for tourism, major events, hospitality and racing, the arts, and the Hunter George Souris; minister for primary industries and small business Katrina Hodgkinson; minister for local government and the north coast Don Page; and minister for mental health, healthy lifestyles, and western NSW Kevin Humphries.

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Local News The cinema that loves you back

There couldn’t be a more romantic way to spend Valentines Day than to be with a loved one under the stars on Main Beach, Byron Bay. The Byron Bay International Film Festival will again host its free full-moon community cinema event on Friday February 14. This year the festival will showcase a selection of its best short films about love and relationships from the past seven seasons. Film lovers can pack a picnic and settle in under the stars for an evening of great live music and screen culture. It starts at dusk, and for the comfort and safety of all, it will be all ages and drug and alcohol free. People under 15 years of age must please be accompanied by an adult. For more info visit www.bbff.com.au. Photo Sarah Lee

Lennox Head business networking breakfast at The Point Cafe The first Lennox Head business networking breakfast for 2014 will feature guest speaker Frank McWilliams, an expert in energy-efficient solutions for small businesses. Frank was the north coast NSW small business Employ-

er of the Year 2001 and won the prestigious Australian Design Award in 2002. RSVP via www.lennoxchamber.com.au is essential as tickets are limited. Starts 7am sharp, Wednesday February 5.

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Bright Lights performance school celebrates a decade Performance school Bright Lights has racked up ten years of teaching drama and musical theatre in the shire. Specialising in tutoring primary and secondary students, it was established in Byron Bay by Lee Purdie and Brian Dale in 2004. ‘It has been an amazing journey,’ says teacher and director, Brian Dale. ‘We have had so many talented students attend Bright Lights and several have gone on to adult stage productions on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane.’

Musical comedies In the last few years the Bright Lights senior musical theatre troupe have performed Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, Fame Junior and Scrooge, the Musical. All other Bright Lights shows are musical comedies

written by Brian Dale, specifically for each individual group. ‘It is important, especially with our young students, to give them a role in which they feel comfortable,’ said Brian. ‘That is why I like to write our shows. Then we can utilise their talents in acting, dancing or singing and really extend each and every one of our students. I also design the script so there are several main characters and every performer has an important role.’ In 2014, classes are being held in Byron Bay and Ballina. ‘The most rewarding aspect of working at Bright Lights is to see so many of our students develop as performers; gain confidence; and receive an incredible boost to their selfesteem,’ concludes Brian. For information about Bright Lights contact Brian: 6684 1932 or 0422 820 472.

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Pottsville bodies found Police have announced the discovery of two bodies in sand dunes at Pottsville last week near where a local a father and daughter went missing a fortnight ago. The two bodies were located by an SES volunteer in dense bushland at the Pottsville sand dunes. The deaths are being treated as murder-suicide, though the Coroner is yet to make a finding on the investigations. Greg Hutchings, 35, and his four-year-old daughter Eeva Dorendahl-Hutchings, have been missing since January 11. Det Supt Wilkins said the mother of Eeva and the mother of Mr Hutchings had been contacted. ‘They are significantly upset and distraught as you can imagine and our heartfelt thoughts are with them,’ he said.

North coast villages unprotected from CSG Chris Dobney

A number of north coast villages do not appear on the state government’s expanded list of residential areas to be protected from coal seam gas exploration and mining. Last week the state government announced it had zoned 40,000 hectares of residential land on the north coast free of CSG mining and exploration but local councils were left scrambling to discover whether their requests to include local villages had been met. While some small villages in the region, including Goonengerry and Modanville, were included on the government’s list, Ballina Shire Council confirmed that Newrybar and Tintenbar remain open to CSG miners. The Lismore villages of

Rosebank and Richmond Hill, along with a number of others, are also still under threat. Last year Ballina Council submitted a request to the state government review to include Newrybar and Tintenbar. Meanwhile, Byron Shire Council’s executive manager of planning, Ray Darney, said the exclusion zones did not go far enough for Byron Shire. ‘Council’s submission back in April 2013 was that our Shire does not support CSG exploration or production in our area, and it should be totally prohibited,’ he told The Echo. ‘Council also requested that the prohibition on exploration and mining should also be extended to exclude any areas within two kilometres of zoned R5 Rural/Residential zones and E Zones within the shire.’

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Local News Fair trading minister visits Consumer rights will be promoted in a visit to the north coast by NSW fair trading minister Stuart Ayres Mr Ayres will visit Lismore and Ballina on Wednesday February 5, and will be joined by Thomas George, the member for Lismore and Don Page, the member for Ballina, at events in their electorates. Mr Ayres said, ‘My Place programs give Fair Trading a keen insight into local marketplaces and often help pick up problem areas in compliance.’ The information sessions will cover tenancy laws, strata schemes and incorporated associations, home building, motor dealers and motor vehicle repairers, consumer rights and scam awareness. To register, go to www.events.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au or call 13 32 20.

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Long-time Byron Bay-based artist, Yvonne Fenech, opens her one-woman exhibition The Female Form at the Lone Goat Gallery this Friday night. Yvonne’s work is playful yet thoughtful, inspired in part by the tantalising burlesque performances at Dr Sketchy’s. Photo Jeff Dawson

Greens launch bill to save TAFE On Tuesday February 11, Greens NSW MPs John Kaye and Jan Barham will be joining union activists, TAFE teachers, students and local community members to launch the Greens’ bill to save TAFE from ‘the disastrous competitive agenda of the O’Farrell government’. There will be rallies held at a number of TAFE colleges across the north coast to draw attention to the new bill and to call on the O’Farrell government to listen to the community concerns about what the destruction of TAFE will mean to the entire region. Dr Kaye, education spokesperson for the Greens NSW, said: ‘Students and teachers won’t be the only ones to suffer under the O’Farrell government’s cuts to TAFE. The economic future of the north coast is now at risk.

‘The far north coast relies on health care, agriculture, construction and tourism to generate jobs. These are sectors that require a skilled workforce or they will disappear. ‘The O’Farrell government’s so-called reforms have already cut 800 jobs, increased fees by 9.5 per cent and will force TAFE into a competitive model it was not designed for. TAFE students are being asked to pay more in order to receive less. Class sizes will rise, the ranges of courses will be reduced and time to help individual students will all but disappear. ‘O’Farrell’s cuts to fine arts courses will devastate the creative and culturally vibrant art scene on the far north coast. ‘The Greens’ bill is designed to put a hold on TAFE budget cuts, job losses, fee ris-

es and the Smart and Skilled agenda. We want to give the O’Farrell government time to think again. ‘Without a strong public provider of vocational education and training, the north coast will face rising youth unemployment, increasing levels of inequality and disadvantage and an economy that is unable to grow.’ Jan Barham, Greens spokesperson for the arts, said: ‘To ensure the ongoing vibrancy and success of the region, training is essential, it provides the skills to assist in meeting the demands of a growing creative and economic sector.’ ‘As a TAFE double-diploma fashion student, my training made the difference when it came to employment in my chosen field. Having completed my training I was able to confidently apply for

employment where my skills set and experience were recognised and highly regarded. ‘As the creative success in the northern rivers demonstrates, there is a trend for creative people to move to rural and regional areas. This can revitalise regional areas and provide new opportunities for tourism growth through public art, vibrant music and handcrafted items such as fashion and jewellery. ‘The O’Farrell government’s treatment of TAFE represents a lost opportunity. Investing in TAFE would provide crucial support for regional communities, where economic and employment opportunities are desperately needed and where a lot of creative people are relocating.’ A Save TAFE Public Forum will be held at Ballina RSL in River Street on February 11 at 6pm.

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Local News Screenworks development program launch Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell and Byron Shire mayor Simon Richardson will launch Screenworks 2014 professional development program at Bangalow Heritage House on Wednesday February 12. If you have a concept for television, film or digital media, or you want to work in the screen industry, come along from 10am and find out more about the opportunities that Screenworks is creating for the region. RSVP is essential. For more information visit www.screenworks.com. au or phone 6687 1599.

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Rise and Bloom Move A rally at Kingscliff beach on Saturday drew around 250 people, who were unified with others around the country calling for the immediate stop to the controversial shark cull in Western Australia. Tweed Greens spokesperson Dawn Walker said at the rally, ‘Global treaties to protect sharks, and recovery plans, are in place, but here the federal environment minister Greg Hunt has granted the exception that allows this cull to proceed’. Photo Jeff ‘Shark! Shark! Shark! Oh No It’s A Dolphin’ Dawson

Action group calls on Aldi to take the lead on palm oil An action at Byron Bay’s Aldi store is being planned for Saturday February 8, from 9am to 1pm, in response the corporation’s lack of palm oil policy and labelling. The Palm Oil Action Group (POAG), a collective of Australian NGOs, is calling on the German-owned supermarket chain to take the lead in a sustainable palm oil commitment and labelling of palm oil. It’s all part of other direct actions that are planned outside Aldi stores around Australia, says co-ordinator Anasuya Claff. ‘The Palm Oil Action Group isn’t calling for a boycott of Aldi,’ she says. ‘We are simply raising awareness of

unsustainable palm oil use, and asking Aldi to take the lead in the Australian market by committing to 100 per cent segregated Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) and labelling of palm oil and palm oil derivatives on all products. We believe that people have the right to choose if they buy products that contain palm oil or not. ‘We want to push companies to transform to sustainability. If Aldi hears that their customers want action, they will take action.’ Ms Claff says unsustainable palm oil plantations destroy rainforests, are linked to climate change, have been rocked by human rights

abuses and are responsible for many animal deaths, endangered species included. ‘Rainforests in south east Asia are being cleared at the astounding rate of 300 soccer fields an hour and over 50 orangutans a week are killed because of this devastation.

Right to choose ‘World demand for segregated CSPO is currently only at around 50 per cent of what is being produced, and take-up of segregated CSPO or above in Australia has been slow. Add to this the inadequate labelling laws in Australia, which means that many companies do not label palm oil as such, and it’s easy

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Actions by a small number of protectors have been successful in halting necessary infrastructure deliveries to a Metgasco unconventional gas site near Bentley, 15km northwest of Casino. At least fifty protectors showed up at 5am Saturday at the Rosella E01 site and, according to Philippe Dupuy, a delivery truck with portable toilets for the site waited down the road for some time before leaving. Knitting Nanna Anne Thompson told The Echo that it was a test run but, more importantly, it gave the group a further opportunity to address the safety issues at the site. ‘We have decided that parking should only be on the site side of the road,’ Mrs Thompson said. ‘No one should be crossing over on that road. Or people can park down at the Bungabee Road protector camp and walk up to the site.’ The entry point to the Metgasco operation site is in a 100km speed zone on a crest, which has locals and protectors seriously concerned. ‘We are not just concerned for our own safety,’ said Mrs Thompson. ‘We have seen the size of the trucks that Metgasco use in their operations; there is no way they can safely

turn into the site without causing danger to traffic coming from both directions.’ Meanwhile the Bentley community opened their hall over the weekend for entertainment and free refreshments for protectors, farmers and visitors, while also maintaining a vigil at the gas site up the road.

Community opens their hall Martin William Leyssenaar was partly responsible for opening the Bentley Hall on Saturday. He told The Echo the gesture was to ‘open up the local hall where gas drilling is trying to happen and provide information, refreshments and entertainment to locals and travellers.’ Mr Leyssenaar said the hall was a popular destination for travellers who stop to enjoy a picnic. One couple arrived from Brisbane and told The Echo the city is largely disconnected and unaware of the mining threats to their environment. They said they had themselves sat on the fence for some time but are now passionate about informing people about the dangers of the industry. In related news, the Bentley blockade was chosen as the charity of the day at Saturday’s Lismore Carboot Market.

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to see why POAG is targeting these two issues. ‘Since the launch of the campaign, Aldi has said that they will raise the issue of using segregated CSPO with their international business, but have made no such promises yet on labelling.’ To help out on the day, or at any other action around the country, contact Anasuya on 0490 058 107 or action@ palmoilaction.org.au.

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The last lifeboat Imagine a liner which crashes into an iceberg and sinks. Only one lifeboat is left floating after the disaster. Imagine the distress and anger of some of the passengers in the lifeboat when others start cutting up the vessel in order to make a fire which will, temporarily, make them warm and comfortable. It’s a simple analogy but true enough for our situation on Earth, even though a cosmic über-liner never existed. You don’t need to be an ardent tree-hugger, or even like the outdoors, to realise that if we don’t have an intact biosphere we are all royally screwed. However, in the short time humans have been on our 4.5 billion-year-old planet, a whole lot of lifeboat-burning has been going on. Some of those with a vested interest in lifeboat-burning actively encourage others to do so and even attempt to obscure the fact that the lifeboat is now leaking. Take for example the infamous American profiteers the Koch Brothers, Charles and David, who have spent millions muddying the waters over the impact and causes of climate change. Both these gentlemen have children, but seem optimistically unconcerned about their children’s children’s futures. Other optimists include the bright engineers and scientists who hope to move us to another planet or stick an umbrella in front of the sun. Neither of these things is likely to happen any time soon, and the promised imaginary afterlifes of various death cults aren’t much help either in our current predicament. So it’s down to each of us to try to keep the lifeboat afloat. Only the very pure or the very poor are truly respectful of resources but we all can do the obvious things to make a smaller impact on Earth. I will be gone by 2050 when the excrement will be well and truly impacting upon the airconditioning, but I still feel a responsibility to behave in a way favourable to a beautiful planet and its gorgeous wildlife – and yes, even its crazy monkeys with guns. But the way ahead, I suspect, is like sex with an echidna – difficult, painful and with a small chance of success. Michael McDonald

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onservative commentators have nodded approvingly at Tony Abbott’s choice of General Peter Cosgrove as the country’s next governor-general. The prime minister, they say, is taking the traditional approach. But in fact he isn’t; Australia has no tradition of appointing a soldier as its head of state. While many of our past viceroys have seen military service at some time in their lives, there has only ever been one who was a full time member of the forces, and he was only the one before last. No, the traditional approach would have been to appoint not a soldier, but either a lawyer or a politician. And even that tradition only goes back to 1965. In the early days, when our G-G was actually chosen by the English monarch (who now simply rubber-stamps the prime minister’s nomination) the post was reserved for junior nobility with too much time on their hands; most of them could fairly be described as aristocratic remittance men, shipped out in the hope that a spell in the colonies might give them something useful to do rather than frittering away what was left of the family fortune. Few were men of any kind of distinction and many looked as though they had lost their chins in unfortunate breeding accidents. They were seldom any problem for the government of the day, and thus it was something of a shock when, in 1931, the Labor prime minister James Scullin demanded that the job go to an Australian – the highly distinguished politician and jurist (see, traditional) Sir Isaac Isaacs. King George V protested; he had never even heard of the

man. And besides, he had prepared a list of his own. Surely, he added sarcastically, all the previous palace appointments as heads of the Commonwealth and the states had not been total failures? But Scullin would not budge, and eventually, the King surrendered: ‘I have been for 20 years a monarch, and I hope I have always been a constitutional one, so as a constitutional monarch I must, Mr Scullin, accept your advice.’ But Isaacs was an aberration; the conservatives brought back the chinless lords, and it was not until 1947 that another

Peter Cosgrove, with a distinguished record of service both military and civilian, should prove to be a popular choice. by Mungo MacCallum Labor prime minster, Ben Chifley, repeated the performance with another monarch, George VI. This time the appointment was an unashamedly political one: the former New South Wales Labor premier, Sir William McKell. When McKell’s second term expired in 1953 Robert Menzies took the easy way out and a couple more footloose viscounts occupied Yarralumla before Menzies realised that the post could have its uses, one of which would be to dispose of a political rival, Richard Casey. Casey had all the paper qualifications; he actually held a seat in the British House of Lords. His full title was: His Excellency the Right Honourable the Lord Casey, KG, GCMG, CH, DSO, MC, KStJ, PC – not exactly one of the boys. But he proved the perfect bridge to the modern practice of automati-

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cally appointing an Australian to the top job. Even when Prince Charles was briefly mooted as an occupant, there was no going back. But with a couple of exceptions, the appointments have been almost as predictable. Casey was succeeded by another politician, Sir Paul Hasluck. Gough Whitlam would have kept him on, but when Hasluck insisted on leaving, Whitlam approached the prominent Melbourne businessman, Kenneth Meyer. Meyer refused and Whitlam toyed briefly with the idea of someone radical: the

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Icecream as facepaint experimentation. Photo Jeff Dawson

Woman’s aura becomes visible in Byron Bay sunset. Photo Ziggi Browning

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poet Judith Wright was mentioned. But in the end he was talked into following a more conventional course and appointed a judge – the wrong judge, Sir John Kerr. To aid the healing process Malcolm Fraser recruited another lawyer, albeit an academic one – Sir Zelman Cowan, who was followed by a judge, Sir Ninian Stephen. Bob Hawke used the posting to pay back his rival Bill Hayden before going to yet another judge, Sir William Deane. John Howard tried to break the pattern with the highly controversial archbishop of Sydney, Peter Hollingworth; when that ended in tears, he turned to the army for Major-General Sir Michael Jeffrey, whom he ruthlessly upstaged for his entire term. And then Kevin Rudd gave us our first woman, Quentin Bryce – who was also a lawyer. Change,

apparently, is to be gradual. Peter Cosgrove, with a distinguished record of service both military and civilian, and a down-to-earth attitude, should prove to be a popular choice; the worst anyone seems to know about him is that he served on the board of Qantas and did TV advertisements for Victoria Bitter – neither exactly hanging offences. There has also been the suggestion that he may exacerbate tensions with Indonesia because he was the commander of the INTERFET forces in East Timor following the independence referendum of 1999, but it would appear that Jakarta has plenty of better reasons to be miffed at Canberra than the appointment of a ceremonial head of state. There is little to complain about; but there isn’t much to get excited about either. Cosgrove’s appointment was predictable (and widely predicted) and unimaginative. Oddly enough the states have done better; just from memory, in recent times we have had as state governors several businessmen, a number of women, two diplomats, a couple of athletes, a scientist, a medico, a philosopher, and an Aboriginal pastor. There are doubtless others and it would be nice if Canberra could be so inclusive. Of course, it would be nicer still if we could dispense with the need to have a stand-in for the British monarch altogether and appoint our own head of state. And it must be said that if we ever do, someone with the wide appeal and acceptance of Peter Cosgrove would make a pretty good first president. Q See Mungo’s video at

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a thousand houses in a highly flood prone area (normally around 2,500 people but, with holiday lets seemingly encouraged here, that number could double or more) and a bypass that all the previous, expensive reports have shown would be worthless since over 90 per cent of traffic is headed for the Bay. I don’t think a less sustainable development proposal would be possible short of a nuclear power plant. Given that our political system is wholly owned by ‘business as usual’, don’t be surprised if state government fast-tracks this one. Robin Harrison Binna Burra

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West Byron estate is a must for Byron Bay’s future as it has stagnated for too many years in the housing sector. The prices for land or houses are forcing our young local families to buy in mainly Ballina or Lennox Head and drive to work in Byron Bay. Byron Council and the dogooders may think that this is okay but Council has to over-

Wonderful night A wonderful night at Durrumbul the other Saturday to farewell Elsbeth Williams, who has worked at Santos for near on 35 years. A big thanks to all the customers, suppliers, current staff and former employees and directors who came to celebrate. We all love Elsbeth and it was great to celebrate the woman who has given so much to our community. Happy travels, Elsbeth, and thanks again for your amazing service. Michael Lyon General Manager Santos Organics

Wrong, Graeme Shows you how much attention Graeme Williams pays to what councillors really do in their role (letters, January 28). I am not pro-CSG as he claims, and if that is the only thing he can accuse me of, it’s a true indication of his nonattention to detail. I signed every anti-CSG petition that was on offer. I was responsible for the motion that requested Dart Energy to relinquish any rights over Byron Shire (even though there is no coal seam gas in our immediate area)

ride these groups and think of the town’s future and the future of our young people. The bypass seems to be the stumbling block for all issues in Byron Bay and someone said that it has been discussed for 20 years, but in fact it was discussed close to 40 years ago. A Mr Fletcher suggested a bypass down Melaleuca Drive through some swamp with a small bridge round the base of the hills on the south side and out over Bartons railway crossing and onto Bangalow Road, therefore leaving Shirley Street, Jonson Street and Bangalow Road free of through traffic, but with the NSW minister for the north coast and now resident of Byron Bay living in the area a bypass that way won’t happen. In fact Don Page has put this idea into the ‘too hard basket’. The Byron Bay residents want some action, not longterm talks, and for Council to get on with the job and work on the West Byron development now. Keith Anderson Byron Bay

and got their concurrence. Yes, I talked with Matthew Fraser prior to the federal election, and to Clive Palmer’s team, and Warren Truss, and Barnaby Joyce, and others, to ask them what would they give to Byron should they get elected. That is my job, Graeme. And no, Graeme Williams, I am not aligned to the National Party, and the fact that Alan Hunter was asked to join the team was due to his love of Byron, love and knowledge of the farming community, and his capacity to engage with the community. And perhaps, Graeme, many people were disenfranchised with the previous Green majority, and were willing to fund an alternative. Get your facts right before you put pen to paper. Cr Diane Woods Brunswick Heads

the big picture of what the NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust and its business entity, North Coast Holiday Parks, have done in their exhibited plans of management: Ignored Council’s licensing approvals that protect inalienable public lands along the foreshores of the Brunswick River. Ignored legislative requirements for setbacks. Proposed developing land under lease to the Brunswick Heads Fishermen’s Co-operative as a de facto extension of the Massey Greene caravan park without doing the required investigations as to the induced pedestrian and vehicular traffic that can be expected to the small watercraft ramp. Expanded caravan park activities onto the grassed foreshore at Ferry Reserve and restricted public access to the boat ramp. Taken over approximately 14,000sqm of additional land into the Ferry Reserve caravan park with intent to take more. Taken approximately 11,000sqm of encroached land into the Terrace caravan park. Taken over 3,000sqm encroached land into Massey Greene caravan park. Used Ordinance 71, Clause 108, for highly suspect purposes to

Bruns takeover As E Sharman stated in her letter ‘Bruns power play’ (Echo, January 28), councillors, whatever their persuasion, need to realise their legislative power in relation to the caravan parks in Brunswick Heads. Just to sum up

Anyone aware of classic developer tactics will be aware of what is called the ‘ambit claim’. This is where the developers put forward a proposal that is initially totally over the top. If, for some reason it gets approved anyway, they are over the moon. As often happens though, negotiations take place. The developers can then portray themselves as being reasonable and listening to community concerns by scaling back their proposal to a degree. The end result is often still way over the top but some individuals and politicians get sucked in by this tactic. The massive proposal at West Byron has a good chance of proceeding in this way I suspect. This proposal is before the NSW government (not our local council) and therefore Don Page has some influence. Don, I think many in the community would be disappointed if you claimed some sort of victory if some minor scaling back gets final approval from your government. Please request the minister for planning to

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GREEK SCHOOL FOR KIDS GREEK TEACHER WANTED plus Greek parents who want their kids to learn Greek in Byron Shire to establish a Greek School.

just say NO, and hand it all back to local council where it belongs. Mark McDermid Broken Head Q I was caught up in the traffic jams over the holidays, 50 minutes from Byron Services Club to Sunrise Estate and one hour on the bus from Mullum to Byron, usually only a half-hour trip. If 1,100 houses are allowed to be built at West Byron at 2.55 people per dwelling, add maybe two cars per dwelling then add all the visitors’ cars, then I can only suggest the residents of Byron start saving for your ultralights now. Because the only way residents will get to town to shop and work is to fly over the top of the traffic jams that will ensue, and no bypass will alleviate it. Because all roads lead to Byron and most visitors don’t bypass the town, otherwise they would stay on the highway. Yes, folks, the highway bypasses Byron Bay. Paul Brecht Mullumbimby

justify ‘exemptions’ and ‘savings provisions’ in parts of the caravan parks that remain unidentified. Continued to operate Ferry caravan park on a licence that expired 1/7/12. and Completely dismissed points of agreement reached February 15, 2013, with representatives from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Department of Lands, Grafton. These behaviours are continued on page 13

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Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: J Krishnamurti – Being hurt and hurting others – in dialogue with Dr Allan W Anderson, DVD presented by Gerald Reardon, Thursday 6 February, 1–3pm, at Masonic Centre, 6 Byron St,

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Yvonne Fenech’s first solo exhibition is titled The Female Form. Join Yvonne for opening night celebrations Friday 7 February at 6pm in the new Byron Bay Library building, corner of Lawson and Middleton streets. The exhibition runs February 7–12. Enquiries yvonne_fenech@hotmail.com or 6685 4078.

Mullum Forums Thursday 6 February – Mullum Forums meets weekly for discussion, a shared meal and creative action on global issues with local impact. The topic this Thursday is the ‘Blood Moon’ Prophecy. Apocalypse Now? Uniting Church Hall, 6pm.

EcoInspired Workshops for parents and families: creating sacred spaces, having fun with

natural materials, mind-body nutrition, etc. Four Thursdays starting 11 February, 9.30–11.30am at Mullumbimby Community Garden. Bookings Jane 0437 991 331 or jane@ecoparenting.net.

WIRES course The NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service offers a weekend course that will teach you how to safely rescue and provide emergency care for injured and orphaned wildlife. The next course will be 15/16 February. Call our 24-hour hotline on 6628 1898 or see http://wiresnr.org/ Helping.html.

Basket weaving Learn how to identify, harvest, prepare and use banana bark, flax, lomandra grass, red-hot poker, reeds and vines in weaving projects – six Wednesdays from 26 Feb, 10am–1pm. Bookings: kimjtait@gmail.com or 0413 318 829.

View Club Brunswick Valley View Club luncheon meeting at the Ocean Shores Country Club on Thurs 13 February at 10.30am. Enquiries to Margaret at 6684 1802.

Food box The Mullumbimby Food Box is in need of some extra volunteers on a Thursday morning. Computer skills would be very helpful. Please phone 6684 2398 (Gae) or 6684 6328 (Gill) if you would like to help.

Byron Greens Byron Greens at the Ocean Shores Tavern on Tuesday 11 February at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. All welcome. Meetings second Tuesday of every month. Enquiries lukeout@mullum.com.au.

U3A Brunswick Valley Tues 11 Feb, Russell Eldridge will speak

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Garden Club Byron Bay and District Garden Club will share lunch at 12.30pm followed by our meeting on Saturday 8 February at Byron Bay Services Club. $30 outing fee due. Enquiries Jeni 6685 7816.

God and me ‘God and me’ is a safe place to explore where God has crossed our path in life. Thurs 6 Feb 7pm at Mullum Uniting Church, Dalley St. Speaker: Robyn Hannah, ‘The Gender Divide – I’ve looked at life from both sides now’.

Veggie Gardening Two-part veggie gardening workshops at Mullumbimby Community Garden with Bunya Halasz. Pt 1. Seasonal Vegetable Gardening in the Subtropics, 11am–2pm. Pt 2. Establishing and Maintaining your Veggie Garden, 3–6pm. Saturday 22 February. Bookings: growingrootsgarden@gmail.com or 0415 147 999.

ABA in Mullum The Australian Breastfeeding Association Mullumbimby Group is meeting for morning tea with the topic ‘Looking after yourself – Mothering: the good and bad days’ on Wednesday 5 February, 9.15–11am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre, Dalley Street. Enquiries Samaya 0427 143 128 or Jan 0431 477 445.

NORPA Season Launch NORPA will reveal all the shows they’re putting on this year with a free event Friday 7 Feb, 6pm at Lismore City Hall. Live music, performances, bar, and artistic director Julian Louis will chat about each of the shows. NORPA asks that interested people RSVP to rsvp@norpa.org.au so they can get an idea of numbers.

Café Philo The debates at Byron’s Café Philo are starting up again. The first topic is: Men and Women in the Age of Women: what is the future of gender relations? All welcome at Succulent Café starting at 6pm on Friday 7 February. Check out www.meetup.com/byronbayphilocafe.

Seniors and computers Free computer lessons for seniors at Byron Community Centre recommence Wednesday 12 February. Bookings are essential – Contact Carolyn 0413 223 462.

Office hours The Anglican Parish of Mullumbimby’s office hours are changing. The office will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am–3pm from the start of February.

End-of-life care

Byron Bay and surrounds – retune 17 February 2014

How to retune

As the final step in the move to digital-only TV, some of your channels will soon change frequencies.

For most systems press the MENU/SETUP button on your remote, or refer to your manufacturer’s handbook.

To learn how to make the right decisions about your end-of-life care, come to the meetings held quarterly. Next one is on 13 February. Phone Elaine for more details 0421 796 713.

CWA meet The Brunswick Heads Branch of the CWA will meet on Wednesday 5 February in the CWA Rest Rooms at Booyun St at 6pm. We welcome all prospective members to come along and meet with us.

On or after 17 February 2014 most TV viewers in Byron Bay and surrounds will need to retune their digital TV, set-top box or digital TV recorder to keep watching their favourite shows.

Temporary outages affecting all channels may occur on or around the retune.

Follow the prompts to retune and your TV should automatically ﬁnd all channels.

The next Assoc of Independent Retirees (AIR) meeting is on 7 Feb at the Ballina RSL at 9.30am. More info Ken 6687 7291.

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The life and times of the local oyster Story & photo Mary Gardner

In some daring moment, you may have proclaimed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my oyster!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But exactly what is an oysterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world? Salty wet morsels on a half shell, what sort of life leaves them finally exposed on a plate at a fancy dinner? Pearl oysters, a separate group from the edible oysters, live in the tropics of Australia. Here in the northern rivers, the rock oyster and flat oyster were foodstuffs of the Aboriginal people for thousands of years. Large middens hint at centuries of bygone meals. Most of these are hard to find now because, from the mid 1800s, many were dug up and burned to create lime. This product was used partly in farming but more urgently for building. The British, wanting the type of housing they knew best, needed lime for mortar and cement. When the more obvious middens were used up, they pulled up live oyster reefs. This process was called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;skinningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Another word that makes a person think. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Skinningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meant peeling away from river banks and coastal areas kilometres of structures made over centuries by oysters. These reefs were like coral reefs: layers of dead shells glued together and topped with a living layer of animals.

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unconscionable and reflect poorly on those public servants who owe fidelity of duty to the responsible minister for Crown lands, Andrew Stoner, and put the minister for local government, Don Page, and the delegated powers of our councillors, in opposition to them. Patricia Warren Brunswick Heads

Shuttle train issues Byron Council has recently given its blessing to the proposal for running a train shuttle from Bayshore Drive into the old station in Byron Bay. This proposal is part of the North Byron beach resort. The concept of a shuttle train sounds like a really good idea to get people out of their cars. The trouble is there are many issues that have not been looked at or given enough review. What will be the impact on the traffic at Lawson Street when the road is closed 20 times a day (report says minimum of ten trips a day on

(A variation of this communal living was the oyster bed.) In either setting, these animals are filter feeders. They open their shells and circulate water across their gills for both oxygen and particles of food. In great numbers, they once cleared vast amounts of water. Individual oysters are clocked at clearing up to 190 litres of water a day. Adult rock oysters change sex several times a year. Rock oysters simply shed eggs and sperm into the waters. Flat oysters are also sex changers but in a female mode, the oyster collects sperm and broods the young inside the shell. About a week later, the youngsters are sent off. By either process, a new generation swims away, attaches somewhere and grows. Either type of oyster reproduction en masse was also an opportunity for a feed by

different schools of fish. Reefs were generally good for a meal of oysters or of other animals that made their homes there. The complexity is hard to picture. Different predators were a hazard for different sizes of shellfish. Certain sharks also ate oysters. Still, many oysters survived. Oral histories suggest that Aboriginal people encouraged settlement of oysters by deliberately placing old shells or sticks in the water. Shellfishing was often considered womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. Is it possible that coastal regions were partly shaped by generations of women â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gardeningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; young oyster spat? Back to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;skinningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Since shellfish doubled as everyday foodstuff for Aboriginal people and immigrants alike, laws tried to stop the destruction of live reefs and beds. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Skinningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, along with

the weekend)? Have the pollution issues been measured? This includes noise pollution for the residents along the line and the soot from the diesel engine. Has a study been done to determine how many people would use the train? If the rail trail goes ahead and the train is using the existing track a new path will be required. Will the developers pay for the additional cost of the new path and bridge? What other options were looked at, such as solar-powered buses, electric carts etc? I believe these issues need to be satisfactorily resolved before the proposal is approved by the state government. Greg Byrnes Lennox Head

not adequately and reasonably considered. Most importantly I dispute that the ABC does not operate in the interests of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to hear a Fact Check on that one. I strongly support an independent national news broadcasting system that is without fear or favour, unlike the leader of the Liberal Party, whose comments appear to be a very determined insult. As for his criticism of the Fact Check stories, the Fact Check concept is innovative, informative and (probably) instrumental in keeping a whole lot of bastards (more than they otherwise would be) honest. In the public interest there should be more of it across media boundaries. When I was a councillor distributing my own newsletter to my constituents, I would always open them with the line that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A genuinely informed electorate is democracyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The ABC is a genuine friend of democracy, no matter who the electorate chooses to lead them. The value of free media in Australia is under attack by the very person who should

ABC under attack The comment by the PM that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a lot of people feel at the moment that the ABC instinctively takes everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side but Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sends shivers down my spine. I dispute that the numbers are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a lotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. I dispute that the ABC makes decisions that are

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deforestation, literally muddied the waters. One place after another â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lostâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; their oyster reefs or beds. Marine food webs changed, as did water quality. By the turn of the 20th century, legislation formalised oyster farming as a strictly commercial industry. Farmed shellfish were served in the oyster saloons of Lismore, Mullumbimby, Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads. The best oysters in the country were said to come from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Brunsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. They were sent to Sydney, Brisbane and overseas. The question today is which species of oysters were they? The ones now found at the markets are rock oysters. Old photos from before the cyclone of 1954 suggest that flat oysters were more abundant. There isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an ending to this story. Exactly what happened in Brunswick Heads? How extensive were the oyster beds and reefs from Richmond River to the Tweed? An oyster on a plate may be two or three years old. Given the chance, they can live for decades, building reefs and beds, feeding fish and filtering water. Would we give these small animals such an opportunity? Do you know about local oysters past? I would love to hear from you. be its staunchest defender. The ABC needs us all to help resist these attacks. I say freedom is worth fighting for. Alan Rich Lennox Head

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On a wing and a prayer at Tyagarah Q People who complain about Tyagarah airfield should consider three things: 1. The airfield has been in continuous operation for over 30 years. Residents arriving after that time did so with full knowledge that it was there. 2. Byron Skydive and other airport businesses are major tourist attractions and employers. Byron Skydive is the second biggest employer in the shire. 3. Many of the aircraft using local airspace are not from Tyagarah at all, but from Gold Coast flying schools who use the area for training. The airfield should be appreciated as a valuable asset to the community. Norm Sanders Ocean Shores

How predictable it is that any complaint of aircraft noise initiates a patronising, dismissive response from the pro-pilot lobby (Letters, January 28). I live in Myocum, too, and my neighbours and I (some who’ve lived here for decades) are being driven to distraction by the incessant noise, the 6am start times, the illegal low-flying, circling, swooping, ear-splitting drone

continued from page 13 apart, and therefore ‘St Helena, Ewingsdale’ is unadulterated nonsense. The new highway tunnel is not under St Helena ridge for the reasons mentioned above. The tunnel comes out on the south side close to Talofa. I trust and believe that you will not further propagate the nonsense that there is a ‘St Helena, Ewingsdale’ (even though, as ABC North Coast has told me, the RMS labours under such a delusion). J Rose Mullumbimby

In search of facts John W Travis in his letter to The Echo re fluoridation writes that we should look at the facts. Okay, let’s look at the evidence he cites in his letters. Firstly, he says that fluoridation is plot by industry to dispose of its toxic waste products at public expense. Wrong. Fluoride is made from hydrogen fluoride and fluorosilicic acid which are not waste products but valuable chemicals, produced to high purity by fractional distillation and have many uses. Over one million tons of these chemicals are produced a year. Secondly, he says no con-

of small planes and helicopters. It has increased extraordinarily of late. Years ago we met with pilots to attempt to negotiate, and for a while there was consideration. But yet again, the commercial and private interests of a few trample the quality-of-life issues of many. We weren’t in the flight path when we moved here many years ago – but it seems we are now, particularly for helicopters. Council can’t/won’t do anything, not even require planes to have baffles (mufflers). I don’t support vandalism, and there are no ‘regular channels of complaint’ (Backlash, January 28) for local aircraft noise, so the only course is higher authorities. Thanks, Ms Gardavsky, you are not in the minority at all; I for one appreciate the info. Madeleine Green Myocum Q I belong to the whinging mi-

It was here I set about designing and building my pole home while producing tutorial movies showing how to paint Australian landscapes. But no-one can hold an extended train of thoughts while some pilot is practising a dive-bombing type manoeuvre or slowly climbing to 14,000 feet right above your head. And then the privacy bit: the motorised gliders sometimes come so close to my ridge that I could hit them with a stick. I do not want to be part of their circus. After 20 years of complaining I have realised the persons who make the decisions all spend their days in soundproof boxes where the air conditioner is adjusted to omit nil sound. But those of us who do our thinking outdoors and push our minds beyond the mundane will have our train of thoughts scattered by the annoying noise of these aircraft. But I guess we don’t matter in a money world. Len Hend Mullumbimby

nority that does not like unnecessary aircraft noise. Thirty-five years ago after much searching I found my small acreage a short walk from Mullumbimby, secluded, away from the highway, private and most of all very peaceful.

Q Our life is being poisoned by the non-stop aircraft noise coming from Tyagarah airstrip from before 6am until

trolled studies exist and selectively quotes the NSW Dept of Health to wrongly suggest that there is no evidence for the efficacy of fluoride. The full quote is: ‘Although there are no randomised controlled trials of fluoridation of the water supply, there have been other well-designed studies as detailed and summarised in the NHMRC’s A Systematic Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Fluoridation.’ (www.health. nsw.gov.au/environment/water/Documents/fluoridationquestions-and-answers-nsw. pdf). The NHMRC review is also on the web at www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines/publications/eh41. He requires controlled trials and ignores well-designed studies but what evidence does he use to support his position? It’s the Harvard meta-analysis (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/ pmc/articles/PMC3491930/ ) but he misrepresents this, too. This paper reviewed 26 studies in China and one study in Iran (none was a controlled trial) and using the results of these studies reported that children in high-fluoride areas had significantly lower IQ scores than those who lived in lowfluoride areas. Travis reported this as ‘fluoride exposure at

only modestly raised levels significantly decreases the IQ of the children’. Did he read the paper? Also if he has read the Harvard study he should know that it is based on a lot of poor science. It noted that each of the 27 studies ‘had deficiencies, in some cases rather serious ones’. I have looked at a lot of these studies and am surprised that an Australian academic would unquestionably accept them. Even one anti-fluoride website admitted that ‘many of the fluoride/IQ studies have used relatively simple designs and have failed to adequately control for all of the factors that can impact a child’s intelligence (eg, parental education, socioeconomic status, lead and arsenic exposure)’. The authors of the Harvard paper only say their results support the possibility of adverse effects and that more research is required. Professor Travis ignores the fact that for over sixty years hundreds of millions of people have been drinking fluoridated water with no adverse effects on IQ and instead offers 27 obscure papers of questionable scientific rigour and misrepresents their

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as late as 8pm. We have no peace and no relief from this unbearable noise all day long except when it’s raining. We have lived near the airfield for many years but never before has this level of aircraft noise or traffic occurred. It’s not good enough to tell us that we bought land near the airfield knowing it was there, as this level of noise of traffic is only a recent development. We are calling for a restriction on the hours of the airstrip’s use to between 9am to 5.30pm and to establish an enforceable code of conduct for commercial businesses operating out of the airstrip. Following up from Susana Gardavsky’s letter from January 21, I’m inviting anyone troubled by the ever-increasing air traffic noise from Tyagarah airfield to lodge an appeal to ano@ano.gov.au or GPO Box 1985, Canberra ACT 2601 and to join together on the Facebook group Tyagarah Aircraft Noise Pollution Action Group to make changes happen. The more who voice their concerns, the more impact we will have. Virginie Hemmery Brunswick Heads results. He also misrepresents the source of fluoride and its benefits to dental health. I hope this is not the type of science he is teaching at RMIT. Rob Watson Myocum

Traffic jam solution Traffic jams on Ewingsdale Road: bottlenecks occur at the roundabout at Jonson Street and, on market days, at the roundabout at Butler Street. The largest volume of traffic enters Byron from Ewingsdale Road. The greatest hold-up to the traffic flow is the northbound traffic on Jonson Street at the roundabout. If Jonson Street became one-way southbound and Fletcher Street one-way northbound with Bay Street one–way westbound and if there was a connection over the railway between Jonson and Butler Streets, much of the congestion entering Byron along Ewingsdale Road would disappear. This would be a low cost solution for now while in the longer term a bypass would need to be added. I hope that Council will look into this low-cost solution. Chris Abraham Mullumbimby Creek

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and $3,150 for the Diploma course with enrolment by 8 February 2014. Our courses have been running in a similar format since 1996. They are delivered in a practical hands-on format that will lead to an easy and quick implementation of various massage techniques. This will give graduating students the ability to gain employment sooner rather than later. So come and visit us at the main roundabout in Byron Bay above Surf Dive N Ski. We are open seven days a week for all different styles of massage, beauty treatments and tarot readings.

Mudhoney Beauty uses the 100 per cent organic and Australian-made product La Clinica for all beauty treatments, and offers facials, massages, nail treatments, waxing and spraytan. Mudhoney Beauty also offers Bio Sculpture Gel nails as well as Shellac for a complete nail offering. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Everybody loves the feel and look of the salon as well as the convenience of being able to have their hair done downstairs and then just step upstairs to get the beauty treatment,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Kamon. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re located at 15 Browning St, Byron Bay. For bookings please call 6685 5545.

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4HE ULTIMATE WAY TO GET Ă&#x17E; T #RUISE ON DOWN to Polecatz Dance Fitness studio in the Byron Entertainment Centre and learn the ART OF BURLESQUE DANCE $ANCE IS A FORM OF SELFqEXPRESSION THAT BUILDS CONĂ&#x17E; DENCE AND a sense of empowerment. Every woman has A DIVA LYING INSIDE AND 0OLECATZ "URLESQUE DANCE CLASSES WILL BRING HER OUT TO PLAY 0OLECATZ BURLESQUE CLASSES ARE ENERGETIC and fun, plus theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re perfect for all ages, shapes and sizes q NO EXPERIENCE needed. Learn great dance routines, incorporating props such as fans, chairs, boas, gloves and more. Bump, grind and shimmy your WAY TO Ă&#x17E; TNESS /THER lessons available at Polecatz include pole DANCE AND Ă&#x17E; TNESS Zumba classes, Ă&#x; EXIBILITY CLASSES AND acrobatic skills.

Centre, Centennial Cct, Byron A&I Estate. For full details visit polecatz.com.au, email bookings@polecatz.com.au or call 0410 602 401.

Look gorgeous! Look gorgeous all year with Judyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s antiageing treatments. The high-tech O2 /XYGEN 4REATMENT MAKES YOU FEEL YOUNGER and rejuvenates your skin. ,ACTIC AND ENZYME FACIALS OFFER Ă&#x17E; RST CLASS anti-ageing skincare, as do all of Judyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HIGH QUALITY ORGANIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS *UDY now offers microdermabrasion and two new ORGANIC PRODUCT RANGES ALONG WITH OXYGEN FACIALS AND WAXING INCLUDING BRAZILIAN Treatments are available for teenagers, ladies and men. If you want to create a gorgeous new you and indulge in a blissful pampering in a secluded, peaceful, air-conditioned atmosphere, call Judy on 6685 5870.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Images are the midwives between experience and language.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The authenticity of the therapeutic relationship is central to Janâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach. With a particular interest in the area of pre-verbal communications and their manifestation within the work, Jan considers images â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which are closer to our EXPERIENCE THAN WORDS q PROFOUND GIFTS to the therapeutic alliance. Engagement in depth analysis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including dream work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is her preferred way of working. Janâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work ranges across all areas of the human condition: Loss, grief, attachment, trauma, abandonment, relating and relationship, SEX AND SEXUALITY ALL FORM ASPECTS OF HER PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Jan Campbell Thompson, Analytic Psychotherapist 0419 939 938

Be Waxed and Tanned "E 7AXED Ă&#x2DC;ND 4ANNED IS EXCITED TO introduce its new loyalty program. Salon owner Carla Preston appreciates the continued support and loyalty from her clients so she wants to give you something BACK TO SAY THE BIGGEST THANK YOU Ă&#x2DC;FTER Ă&#x17E; VE visits you get $10 off your treatment and after 10 visits your treatment is FREE up to the value of $50. The cards are available INSTORE 4HERE ARE LOTS OF EXCITING THINGS to come to the salon this year and Carla, Adele, Stace, Cass and Jess canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to look after you in 2014.

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Come on down to Polecatz Dance Fitness Studio at the Byron Entertainment Centre, Centennial Court, Byron Bay and learn the art of Burlesque Dance! Polecatz Burlesque classes are energetic and fun. Learn great dance routines incorporating props such as fans, chairs, boas, gloves and more and bump, grind and shimmy your way to ďŹ tness! www.polecatz.com.au | 0410 602 401 | bookings@polecatz.com.au

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A TRANSFORMATION IN YOUR HEALTH IN 2013? NCR is a powerful endonasal cranial therapy, which unwinds the skull and spine in an ongoing way leading to more energy, mental/emotional wellbeing and relief of pain. It comprises a 4-day treatment series of approximately one hour each day. It is excellent for: â&#x20AC;˘ Migraines/headaches â&#x20AC;˘ Anxiety/depression â&#x20AC;˘ Chronic pain â&#x20AC;˘ Improved facial appearance â&#x20AC;˘ Sinusitis See www.drdeanhowell.com for more info on NCR. Health rebates available. Treatments delivered by registered chiropractor, David Ackerman B.Sc M.Chiro.

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SIGN ON 2014 Byron Bay Junior AFL (Byron Magpies) ... offer children aged from ﬁve to thirteen (as at 1 January) their ﬁrst opportunity to join the excitement of a football club environment and a fun sport.

Bangalow Netball Club News After an incredibly successful 2013, we are getting ready for another successful year in 2014. We will be holding Sign Ons in The Pool Room Bar at the Bangalow Hotel on Wednesday February 19 and Wednesday February 26, 4-6pm. Please come along and join in the fun. All games throughout the season are played on Saturdays at the Mullumbimby Netball Courts Net-Set-Go 6–7 years Netta 7–11 years Netball 10–17 years, Seniors 18+ For more information please call Grescha 0439 487 169 or Trudy 0400 888 444.

AFL Junior allows players to experience a variety of positions on the ground from full back to full forward. Rules of matches are modiﬁed so children can continue to develop their skills in an enjoyable, safe atmosphere. We encourage boys and girls to come along and have fun while learning new skills in a team environment. Training is a Wednesday afternoon at Byron Bay Sports Complex, Ewingsdale, and match days are on a Sunday.

... is a club with a passion for soccer and its local community. Building on the success of our second season, Suffolk Park would like to welcome back existing players and any new recruits for our men’s, women’s and junior (5–16 years) teams in 2014. We’d love you to be part of our football family. Sign on days are 8th and 15th Feb between 9-12 at Suffolk Field next to Baz n Shaz.

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2014 SEASON SIGN ON When: Sunday 8th February 1pm–3pm Where: Byron Bay Sports Complex, Ewingsdale If you’re aged between 6 and 13 (as at 1st January 2014) we encourage you to come along and sign up. Have you done the AUSKICK program at your local school and want to keep learning and having fun? Why not expand your skill and knowledge and join our club. Training commences on a Wednesday afternoon from early March and matches are played on Sundays. For further enquires call Stuart on 0433 198 295 or come along to sign on day.

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Wednesday February 19th and Wednesday February 26th 4–6pm. All games throughout the season are played on Saturdays at the Mullumbimby Netball Courts Net-Set-Go 6–7 years Netta 7–11yrs Netball 10–17yrs, Seniors 18+

on for the club will be Saturday 1 and 8 February from 9–11am, with a junior coaching skills session Saturday 15 February from 9am with Paul and AJ, complete with family breakfast barbecue. Registration fees are $50.

Whether you know how to play AFL or not, our coaches will show you how, so come along to the sign o- day and meet the club ofﬁcials who can answer any of your questions.

Please join us on Wednesdays 6pm for training and sundays 6pm for kickaround at Suffolk Field. suffolkparkfc@gmail.com. Phone 0411 546 544.

Sign on: Saturday 8th February, 1pm–3pm at Byron Bay Sports Complex. Enquiries: Stuart 0433 198 205.

&]VSR &E] 6YKF] 9RMSR¬ 2014 promises to be a busy year for BBRUC. The Seniors are looking to improve on a stellar first year in the top division and the club also introduces junior teams. The juniors are looking for players from five years upwards (playing under modified rules). The seniors have the excitement of a new coach, multi-premiership-winning Paul Jeffrey, and the inclusion of former Super 15 Rugby and Australian representative, AJ Gilbert. Sign-

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FIONA Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LOUGHLIN TICKETS Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connect 5 when Fiona Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin, the mother of comedy, performs in Byron at the Brewery with Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only other woman comic with five children. With 10 kids between them and a heap of stories, catch Fiona Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin with Mandy Nolan on Friday 28 February. Tickets are $20 and $25 at the door. To book a ticket call 6619 0529 or to enter the comp to win a double pass send in an entry with subject header â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mother of Comedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. If you would like to receive this giveaway and a free subscription to Echonetdaily, email your name, phone number and postcode to gigscomp@echo.net.au.

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THEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NO-ONE ELSE ON THE AUSTRALIAN MUSIC SCENE QUITE LIKE GLENN CARDIER. GLENN A BAKER DUBBED HIM A â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NATIONAL TREASUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; AND RHYTHMS MAGAZINE SAID â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;HEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A GENIE ONE-OFF, A MAVERICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. In the 70s, Australian singer/songwriter and guitarist Glenn Cardier produced three albums of highly original folk/rock songs. He played the first two Sunbury festivals, has toured with Spike Milligan and opened for Harry Chapin, Frank Zappa, Sherbet, Cheech & Chong and Manfred Mannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Earth Band. Glenn Cardier remained in the scene throughout the 80s and 90s but to a lesser degree, and it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until post-2000 that Glenn Cardier re-emerged into the music scene with extraordinary prowess. His latest release Old Haunts (2013) includes 42 previously unreleased demo and broadcast tracks discovered on reel-to-reel tapes stored in his home studio. Onstage, there are the usual trademark flashes of dark humour in his songs of stark beauty and thumping rockabilly/blues. It has always been a bit of an unlikely career for the man who started out as an art teacher. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I have always played the guitar so the music and the art intersected and I guess it still does. I do the art for my CDs now . But I fell in love with rock â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll â&#x20AC;&#x201C; while I was an art teacher in Brisbane. They had a show called New Faces â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I did okay on it and then Bandstand had a songwritersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; show and I wrote a song and submitted it and did okay. After that, Festival records signed me up and I turned my back on art teaching!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cardier has been recognised for his lyrics, a touch of Beefheart in his voice, Cohen in his lyrics and a

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live music KNIG GHT AND DA AZE E Powerhouse vocalist Kellie Knight and her band of Daze are serving up a weekend of groove at the Bangalow Hotel on Friday night and the Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday. Playing eclectic old-school funk, rock and jazz with an emphasis on dance, this band delivers hand-picked covers from Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder and James Brown, as well as delicious originals conjured up over their three years together. Expect big vocals and tasty lead. JAM IN N THE E MID DDL LE The changes keep rolling at the Middle Pub as the Thursday Night Jam becomes a fortnightly affair commencing this Thursday from 8pm. Seasoned pro Peter C and his stellar backing band encourage budding stars old and new to strut their stuff to an appreciative audience in the welcoming surrounds of Mullumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home of live

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KELL LIN NG ME SOF FTL LY Marshall Okell, one of the mainstays of the festival circuit, and his new band The Pride bring you the sound of surf roots and Australian mojo rock. The songs are powerful, rhythmic,

KELLIE KNIGHT AND THE DAZE AT THE BANGALOW HOTEL ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT THE BILLINUDGEL HOTEL honest and emotional; the live performances are raucous, energetic, feel-good and super sweaty. Not to be missed by lovers of high-energy music filled with raw emotion. Marshall Okell and The Pride play Sheoak Shack Fingal Head on Saturday at 7pm.

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Why no 1am lockouts in the home? coverage heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d need to set fire to her, and then himself. But then it would be a one-off story; Since the year 2000 the Sydney Morning Herald See Mandy live at has reported that there have been 90 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one-punchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; it certainly wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be an ongoing public www.echonetdaily.net.au deaths. Since the year 2000 there have been an conversation of social outrage. It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reestimated 780 deaths of women living in domestic appear the next week. It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be linked to ONE PUNCH RULES FOR the next death and the next, encouraging the violence. To remove the emotion and to use PUNCH & JUDY? Tues 4 community to join the dots on the horrendous pure maths that would mean that eight dead from 7.30pm pattern of violence that happens to women women are equal to one dead man. Why do we EVERY WEEK IN AUSTRALIA a woman is killed inside the houses in our streets, in our towns and expect violence in the safety of our homes yet by her partner or an ex-partner. In fact most our cities. homicides in Australia are domestic, with at least act outraged and surprised when it occurs in the Wed 5 street? If all violence is intolerable then why do we Where is the public conversation about why 60 women a year dying as a result of domestic from 8.30pm choose to tolerate domestic violence? violence. women are so at risk in their own homes? Where is the outrage in relation to domestic violence? In a Personal Safety Survey conducted by the This week the New South Wales parliament has brought in tough mandatory minimum sentences Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2005, just under Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s violence that we as a society are clearly for fatal one-punch assaults. This is no doubt in half a million Australian women reported that they prepared to tolerate. response to the recent media, and consequent had experienced sexual violence or sexual assault I am not an advocate of mandatory sentencing Thurs 6 public, attention given to the highly publicised in the past 12 months. Half a million. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of as a behavioural deterrent. You are punishing from 9pm deaths of young men who found themselves violence that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made headlines. That violence the perpetrator after the event, not actually innocent victims of unprovoked and fatal drunken has slipped by unnoticed, apart from a few reports preventing them from causing the harm in the violence. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe there would be anyone here and there, the odd help line, the occasional first place. So while we have this much-needed Fri 7 who would argue the tragedy and injustice TV advertisement and a 2011 parliamentary conversation about alcohol and violence and from 5pm of such an incident. Violence in all its forms is report (commissioned I should add, by a Labor how socially reprehensible we find it, may intolerable, unjust and illegal. government). we also include the stories of the thousands What I am asking is if the public and the media are There has been no call to arms to change of women and children who have died from, 9pm so outraged by what has been dubbed, or should I our attitudes towards domestic violence. No and who still live in, domestic violence as part even say branded, as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one-punchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; deaths, then why mandatory sentencing laws introduced to protect of our public dialogue. Show your outrage has there never been a similar outcry in regard to women and children. The media have not courted against violence against women and children by domestic violence against women and children? the public ear with tragic stories of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attending the One Billion Rising Do deaths in the home have less value then death at the hands of their partners, demanding V Day event in Byron Bay at 7am deaths in the street? Does a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;randomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; death have legal change. Stories of women dying in for 7.30am start on Friday 14 more social impact then the very non-random domestic violence are of no real interest to the February at Main Beach. death of a woman who has suffered domestic media. In fact they are rarely reported â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they abuse for years? happen far too often to be newsworthy. The one- Read more of Mandy in punch story has far greater â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;news sellingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; value Why is there so little reporting on the horror and her book, What I Would injustice of domestic violence? Like the onethan the story of a woman bludgeoned to death Do If I Were You, available Sat 8 punch deaths, the violence is very often fuelled in front of her children in her own home. at all good bookshops.

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shorts. With music that has its roots in the blues and boasts â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dirty pub sounds with a light film of desert rock coating the surfaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, these livewire rockers from Brisbane are worth the hangover. This will be a chance to catch The Rared at their first local show and it is only fitting that it takes place at the Bangalow Bowlo. Doors open at 7.30pm and entry is $5.

RO OCK AND ROLL LO AT T MAD MULLUM MOB TH HE BO OWLO O Combine award-winning Australian bush poet Ray Essery (the Mullumbimby Bloke, and member The Bangalow Bowlo plays of the Naked Poets), international multi-awardhost to original rock and roll on Saturday with local band Anna Free and the SPEN NDING G A PENN NEY Y Unsolved Crimes and Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Rared. Anna has been Boasting an impressive repertoire of well-known performing her own songs around Byron and much-loved songs and ballads, Kel Penney for several years, including performances will be sure to have you grooving in your seats during your dinner experience, or dancing till your at the East Coast Blues Festival and feet hurt. His easygoing feel-good style is always a Bangalow Music Festival. When putting crowd pleaser. Catch him this Saturday night from together her band, Anna had her heart set on only two 6.30pm at the things: they Ballina RSL Club. Tune in to the most cost effective had to have media option available in the Shire. their own car THE SOUN ND and they had Contact Bay FM for great sponsorship OF ZIN NC to work for no opportunities and promote your business to Pink Zinc are a more than a Byron Shire Locals! five-piece local six-pack split covers band four ways. who have been The Unsolved causing quite a Crimes ticked stir in pubs and every box â&#x20AC;&#x201C; clubs all over the cheap, nasty northern rivers and willing to in the last six take orders. months. Based THE LOVE JUNKIES AT THE HOTEL Anna will be at Lismoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kicking off the GREAT NORTHERN ON FRIDAY Southern Cross show for her University music department, Pink last north coast Zinc showcases the awesome talent our local area appearance before relocating to Sydney. has to offer. For a professional tailor made The Rared features St Helenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite Sarah Grant fronts a dynamic lineup that all share sponsorship promotion, musical sons Billy, Dick and James Boyle a passion for music. Harry Nichols handles the call Bay FM today on 6680 7999 and have quickly built a loyal following guitar with Shay Cater hitting the skins. Local on the Brisbane live music scene with or email sponsorship@bayfm.org phenomenon James â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jimmy-Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Taylor plays the keys and Adrian Davis wrestles with the groove on their heavy blues-based sound. The Rared have proudly relinquished any the bass. Playing classic tunes from the swinging COMMUNITY RADIO BAY FM 99.9 arrogance or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;scenesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; motif to bring sixties, soulful funk from the Motown era right bayfm.org Telephone: 6680 7999 you uncomplicated and imperfect through to modern hits, Pink Zinc pride themselves Bay FM Public Fund Donations are Tax Deductible Australian suburban rock, while wearing

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MAD MULLUM MOB FEATURING CLELIA ADAMS, KATHRYN JONES AND RAY ESSERY AT THE CONDONG BOWLING CLUB ON FRIDAY winning country music artist Clelia Adams and Byron Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Calypso cowgirl Kathryn Jones, and you get an interactive, three-hour comedy-filled show of mayhem, music and shenanigans. This show is taking the club circuit by storm, with a combination of more than 50 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performing experience, the Mad Mullum Mob specialises in giving the audience a quality show that is reminiscent of the great shows of yesteryear. Clelia and Kathrynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exquisite blend of harmonies has bowled over audiences at Gympie Muster, Tamworth and the Slim Dusty festivals garnering the comments: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the best country harmonies in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Ray Essery co-wrote River Valley Express with Clelia, a song tracing the old train route through the northern rivers, and reached

ANNA FREE & THE UNSOLVED CRIMES AT THE BANGALOW BOWLO ON SATURDAY #1 on the European ECMA charts in January 2013. Condong Bowling Club, Friday at 7.30pm.

SHIV VAK KTI After two years of brewing up a fresh cauldron of inspiration Shivakti bring their magical brand of music, story, song and psychopop to town. Two new albums represent an eclectic sonic mix, from guitar tunes to the heart-tugging strains of the Indian dilruba. Bass and hand drum leg-shaking grooves, humming harmonium and mellifluous vocals. A journey between the worlds. Featuring Russell Hibbs, The Bard of Byron Bay. Mayinda Mayi, The Swedish Diva from Skane. Mitsuo Hanafusa, The Samurai from Fukuoka. And

Anando Bharti, MARSHALL Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;KELL AT THE SHEOAK The Buddha of SHACK IN FINGAL HEAD ON SATURDAY Toowoomba. Saturday 8 February 7pm at Creative Intuitive, 2/12 Bayshore Drive, Byron Arts and Industry Estate. Call 6685 5921 for details.

DOOT DOOT From the north coast of New South Wales comes alt-country sensation Doot. With their roots in the wide-open plains of Australia, paired with well-travelled ears, Doot deliver a sound that is both classic and original, familiar yet surprising, rocking and rootsy, heartfelt and feel-good. Doot is a veritable whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who of Australian country music musicians, having individually worked with some of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest names including Troy Cassar-Daley, Graeme Connors, The Flood, Melinda Schneider, Paul Kelly, Nick Barker and Felicity Urquart, to name a few. Doot is: Dave Irving â&#x20AC;&#x201C; vocals and acoustic guitar; W Paul Agar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pedal steel, electric guitar, and backing vocals; Alan Brooker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; double bass; Scott Hills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; drums and backing vocals. On their self-titled EP, Doot distill the essence of the alt-country originals, taking inspiration from the 60s and 70s sounds of Gram Parsons, The Flying Burrito Brothers and The Byrdsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; country-rock classic Sweetheart of the Rodeo. These are songs custom-made for echoing across a field at sunset, for making grown men cry into their beer and then booting â&#x20AC;&#x2122;em out at the other end with a smile on their face. Dootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music reflects their love of the alt-country movement that started in the late 60s, when Gram Parsons was a real shaker and mover in that scene. As Dave says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re showing the respect we have for the sort of radical that Gram was, for his time, and the alternative country music he created. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where some of the lyrical imagery comes from, and other artists such as the Flying Burrito Brothers, Emmylou Harris and the Byrds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all of the stuff that paved the way for country rock. At the Tyalgum Hotel at 2pm on Sunday. VELS SHU UR WAVE GO OODBY YE At the age of 21 and under, local four-piece Velshur say â&#x20AC;&#x2122;bye to Australia for the next 12 months with a final show at The Beach Hotel before they head off to London to begin their first overseas tour. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve signed a deal with an agent for the next 12 months, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going over to work our butts off,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said their lead singer Ben Walsh. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We hit the ground running last winter with 96 shows in four months in Australia. We give so much energy and passion at our live shows so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to be travelling to a new place and doing that every night.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The band will release their first single Spanish Sound, engineered by Nicholas Wilson (Seasick Steve, John Paul Jones, Sticky Fingers) from their self-titled EX on 28 March along with a video clip featuring some local faces that will be available at all major online retailers and local stores. Catch them for one big send-off party at The Beach Hotel on Thursday from 7.30pm. Tour dates for the UK will be up on their Facebook profile next week as well as daily tour video updates, and live streams. www.facebook.com/velshurband ROCK K ALL NIG GHT LIO ONS S FU UND DRA AIS SER! Come on down to the Mullum Ex-Services on Saturday night and kick up those heels for Rock All Night featuring special quests The Warren Earl Band, Miss Amber and Stukulele, and Ellen Briggs as MC. Starts at 7pm. $12.50 per ticket, on sale at the RSL Club or through the Lions Medical Research Personality Quest candidate Karen Beaumont kazza1994@Hotmail.com. Raffles with great prizes and secret judges will be scouting all night choosing prizes for best-dressed male, female and couple, so pull out your favourite 50s gear and come rock along.

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Known since as don was in the enviable FILM FESTIVAL LECTURE AT THE BYRON COMMUNITY Miguel Ruiz, this bestselling author and teacher position of going FEB 28 TILL CENTRE ON WEDNESDAY (The Four Agreements) straddles both worlds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; out on top as the MARCH 9. modern science and ancient wisdom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to offer Number 1 rating insight and understanding that helps guide us GENDER R ON show in Melbourne into our new world and lives. He is joined by his son don and still firing. Soon after he made the call to finish up on TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s THE AG GENDA A Jose Ruiz and will be delivering a three-hour lecture to DR SKETCHYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BURLESQUE DRAWING Bring your insights boldest experiment, The Project, after nearly four years at the assist in the understanding of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;agreementsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that we AT BYRON BREWERY ON THURSDAY and outrages along desk. The simplicity of standup has always suited Dave â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he make about seeing our whole reality through the eyes to the first meeting is in his element when it is just him, a microphone and a full of truth. Tix are $70 and available online from Byron of the year of Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. Hughesy is simply one of the best standups we have Community Centre: www.byroncentre.com.au ever produced and now is the chance to see him in full stride CafĂŠ Philo when Wednesday at the Byron Community Centre. the topic: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Men and playing full runs at our major comedy festivals. For a night Women in the Age of comedy gold you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look past this laidback legend of RAW CO OMED DY LOOK KIN NG FOR COM OME EDY GEN NIUS Australian comedy. Byron Community Centre on Thursday of Women: What 7pm. Tix are $30 and available online at byroncentre.com.au or We have our annual Melbourne International Comedy is the future of Festival Heat in Byron Bay at the Byron Services gender relationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;? 6685 6807. Club on Monday 17 February. Every year lots of local is debated. Women, hopefuls go head to head to crack the comedy gold in spite of recent and find themselves in a semifinal and on the way to setbacks in Australia, greatness at the Melbourne Comedy Festival final. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are slowly making not like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an impossible dream; Mullum girl Ellen Briggs gradual inroads made it through seven years ago as a national finalist into economic and and these days she sits on the local panel as a judge. professional areas dominated by men Emceed by Mandy Nolan, this is the comedy comp and this is affecting where feathers and funnies fly! traditional male Tickets are $10 at the door. If you are still keen to register and female roles to be in the comp, then go to Melbourne Comedy on a personal and Festival website, search for Raw and select the Byron sexual level. So how heat. www.rawcomedy.com.au fluid are gender identities? What do third-wave feminism, the raunch culture and the slutwalk movement mean for OPEN N MIC C COME EDY Y BACK ON! the patriarchy? Or is there perhaps an essential femininity Comedy open mic nights give newer acts an opportunity and masculinity? What would a matriarchy look like? All to practise and improve with a view to one day getting welcome at Succulent CafĂŠ starting at 6pm on Friday. Coffee, paid work. More experienced acts also get to try out newer drinks and snacks available. Check out www.meetup.com/ material, where the audience is not paying, in anticipation of ! " byronbayphilocafe. seeing their normal act. In a typical open mic night newer acts will get five minutes of stage time but more experienced acts FEE ELIN NG SK KET TCH HY may get 10 or more minutes. Open mic nights tend to exist To start a spectacular year of art and bohemian hijinx, Dr where there is a well-established comedy scene, and in cities Sketchyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presents a seductive night of perfumed boudoirs, such as London and New York they have been the birthplace cup-cakes, Pimms, champagne cocktails and silky erotic of the many great international talents that now grace decadence. Yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an evening of High-Tease, with two of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stages. Are you the next Eddie Izzard or Sarah Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest burlesque roses, Miss Blaike Starlett and Silverman? Who knows what talent lurks under the surface of the beginner comic? The Court House in Mullumbimby is Miss Delia Duval. Welcoming the guests to the drawing now into its fourth year of running open mic comedy, headed room will be Madame Mae Wilde, maintaining decorum and up with MC Mandy Nolan. This is a free night of laughs, thrills throwing it to the wind at the same time. Thursday at the ! Byron Brewery. $15. 6pm. and spills. Thursday at 8pm. " #$%% &'' &'( ) * + ,-+ .#'.%%&%#

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Agreements for Life with don Miguel Ruiz & don Jose Ruiz Presented by Chris Hooper Productions

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Thursday 6 February, 7pm Tickets: $30

Immerse yourself in a world of theatre

The Necks Album Launch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Openâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Presented by Top Shelf

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Johnny Cash in Solitary ConďŹ nement Friday 28 March, 8pm Tickets: $50 Full / $45 Concession Community Table Cafe & Bar now open an hour before all events

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WITH LILITH

As the lunar new year of the Green Wood Horse prances onto world calendars, a strong impulse for freedom has us pawing turf, tossing manes and taking a jump out of constricting rutsâ&#x20AC;Ś

needs a judicious mix of kicking up its heels and gentle horse-whispering, because letting the infamous Aries temper flare wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work to your advantage during this tempestuous twelve months. F TAURUS: The romantic, dashing, carefree Horse isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interested in dull, boring routines so once you sturdy Tauran workhorses get this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bit between your teeth, you may be amazed at how fast you move. Be warned though â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme song is: Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be some changes madeâ&#x20AC;Ś G GEMINI: This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high-octane horsepower needs you pulling in the reins to stay on course and avoid cantering off in so many directions that ultimately go nowhere. The talkative Horse has difficulty keeping secrets, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth remembering there once was a wise man who saidâ&#x20AC;Ś nothing. H CANCER: Varietyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the spice of life in the year of the high-spirited Horse; any whiff of possessiveness will provoke whinnies of Hey-ho Silver, eat my dust! This self-reliant year forces you to quickly let go of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not working, and helps distinguish real from unreal love.

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ACROSS 1. Final, perfect (8) 5. Climb, rise (6) 10. Expert on fossils (15) 11. Tripper, traveller for pleasure (7) 12. Very fast Italian car (7) 13. Tragedy by Shakespeare (4,4) 15. Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest (5) 18. Go inside, penetrate (5) 20. Rural, especially of poetry (8) 23. Eastern perfume used in church (7) 25. Bunch of ribbons used as decoration (7) 26. What 10 across studies (3,6,6) 27. Finale, conclusion (6) 28. Estimator, especially for insurance purposes (8)

ACROSS 1. And the ďŹ rst shall be the last (8) 5. Climb up the backside, as Americans would say (6) 10. Earnest digger unearths Apollo gestation (15) 11. Spiv holds back knight, and takes a trip (7) 12. Mistake article in the last working day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; designed for speed! (7) 13. Great work for monarch with real problem (4,4) 15. Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest sounds weird (5) 18. Lodgers abandon front and back but go in anyway (5) 20. This poem is beyond speech (8) 23. Science in confusion, but still in good odour (7) 25. Decoration of ribbons is locked in repetition. (7) 26. Stonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; memorial album, perhaps, is a study for 10 across (3,6,6) 27. Finish the measure before the sound of the bell (6) 28. He estimates idiots, with a short pain (8)

DOWN 1. Pushy, cheeky (6) 2. Scholar of sacred Hebrew writing (9) 3. Assembly, gathering (7) 4. Rule, doctrine (5) 6. Punish, afďŹ&#x201A;ict (7) 7. The heath bush (5) 8. Prisoner, one under straint (8) 9. Blazes lit as signals or celebrations (8) 14. Italian coffee (8) 16. Responses, reverse movements (9) 17. Put down, denigrate (8) 19. Capital of Burma (7) 21. Offensive, pornographic (7) 22. Drinking spree (6) 24. Belief system (5) 25. Buns served with a meal (5)

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DOWN 1. Presumptuous, and risen above sorrow (6) 2. Hebrew scholar to reluctantly admit lust (9) 3. Chinese dynasty embraces Oriental alien in assembly (7) 4. Up and down rule (5) 6. AfďŹ&#x201A;iction produces swelling, ďŹ rm inside (7) 7. Heath and Jong? (5) 8. Dined, ate, suffered: now locked up (8) 9. Finds skeletal remains around a tree â&#x20AC;&#x201C; signals for help! (8) 14. Number one man in the oil company gets a coffee. (8) 16. Responses about lawsuits (9) 17. Shrink from insult? (8) 19. Called Sellers, we hear, in Myanmar (7) 21. Blue view of Russian river (7) 22. Contortionist goes on a spree (6) 24. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chromium upriver, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the belief (5) 25. Radio for parts for the expensive car (5)

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its own way, which suggests clashes of vanity this Frisky Archers are born to run, and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastyear with partners or competitors. Heart hurts are moving track puts you on a winning streak if you the downfall of the ardent Horse, so intelligent use that Sagittarian horse sense to pace yourself emotional strategies are this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best operating at a steady, sensible canter. tools. N CAPRICORN: A lively year of promising economic J VIRGO: The self-reliant, nonconformist Horse has prospects that could increase kudos for your (shock horror!) little respect for rules, schedules creative work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but also a time when runaway or standard procedures, adapting instead to emotions may cloud your judgment. So meditate, changing conditions with an inspired mix of vegetate, relocate, but remember to keep life intuition and spontaneity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so listen to your exciting and amusing, because the Horse hates instincts and this year your career could go global. being bored. Enjoy the ride! O AQUARIUS: This year fortune favours the K LIBRA: The stylish Horse stands out, so your outrageous, passionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in fashion and dynamic new elegant presentation and graceful communication approaches are likely to succeed, so give it your win prizes this year. But Horse is also the sign of most innovative shot. Increased creativity and flirts and philanderers, so if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s you, expect inspiration make this an action-packed time in relationship eruptions. Best news is the Horse your professional life if you can enjoy the drama favours instant decisions, hopefully putting paid without losing your head. to Libran procrastinationâ&#x20AC;Ś P P ISCES: Oriental astrologers believe this year L SCORPIO: While the boisterous Horse yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nonmarks a turning point from macho towards more possessiveness and lack of guile may not be your feminine, nurturing energy. So if people seem style, Scorpio dark horses could learn a lot this willing to ride roughshod over anything in their year about letting go and moving on. A dedicated way, proffer sweet-talk and sugar and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re willingness to communicate with others will bring likely to forget they ever wanted anything but out your best during the coming months. what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re offering.

THE ST TORY Y OF ARM MEN N RA The Byron Bay International Film Festival is almost upon us, bringing to our screens some cinema gems. One such film is When My Sorrow Died â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Legend of Armen Ra and the Theramin. Born into a life of privilege, fine art, opera, and honour. Reared to be a gentleman and the last heir to a sizable fortune. Armen Ra was prince of not just any home. His aunt was a renowned opera singer, musicologist, and a graduate of the famed Santa Cecilia Conservatory of Music in Rome. His mother was a concert pianist and his father was a jazz enthusiast and saxophonist. Their home was frequented by artists, writers, and such musical luminaries as famed soprano Luciana Serra and French-Armenian legend Charles Aznavour, to name a few. Armen was surrounded by talent. What would have been a yearly summer vacation abroad became an event that changed his life forever. The Iranian Revolution of 1978 forced Armen Ra and his family to remain in the United States. He was never to return home again. Exiled in America and forced into school, unable to speak a word of English, Armen had to adapt, and adapt fast. He endured years of abuse from bullies, who ridiculed him for being feminine and from Iran. Although diminutive in stature, Armen fought back. The only way he could survive the world that he was forced into was to create his own world. After being expelled from school in the 10th grade, for fighting, Armen could no longer accept what his life had become and set out to create that unique world. He moved to NYC at the age of 16, where

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by Ian Rogers rights to all World Championship Play at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm events to a new company AGON and When former World Champion Garry Kasparov decided to stand against incumbent Kirsan Iljumzhinov for president of the world body, FIDE, he understood that the campaign would not be a battle of ideas but rather an auction to persuade national delegates to vote for him. Iljumzhinov, FIDE chief since 1995, has seen off plenty of challengers campaigning on Iljumzhinovâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weak points, ranging from his alleged involvement in ordering murders while President of the Russian republic of Kalmykia, to meeting with aliens, to scaring away sponsors. However, those weaknesses were always outweighed at election time by millionaire Iljumzhinovâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endless supply of sweeteners, including cash, paid directly to delegates. So it was rather surprising to find that FIDEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main line of attack against Kasparov has been that he is buying votes: the implication of a leaked contract between himself and secretary of FIDE Ignatius Leong. In the contract Leong promises to deliver multiple Asian votes in return for massive funding for his chess teaching business based in Singapore. Kasparov has defended the transparency, if not the ethics, of the agreement and launched a counter-attack also based on a leaked contract.

Kasparovâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team revealed what many had suspected: that AGON, registered in Jersey, was a front company set up by Iljumzhinov and appeared designed to pour money into the hands of certain officials, most notably AGON chief and sole shareholder Andrew Paulsen. Probably both contracts will be a distant memory by the time the presidential election is held at the Chess Olympiad in Norway in August. From Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view, the positive spin-off from the election will be the visit by Kasparov to Canberraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doeberl Cup in April. For Kasparov, the visit is the best opportunity to speak to players and officials from around Oceania; for Australian chess fans it is a chance to meet the living legend for the first time. In terms of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vote, the visit is probably unnecessary, as Australia has never voted for Iljumzhinov since evidence emerged of his involvement in the 1998 murder of Larissa Yudina, the journalist who had accused him of embezzling large sums from Kalmykia. However, other Oceania votes are less certain and Kasparovâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit has a double purpose as after the Doeberl Cup he wishes to meet ministers in the federal government as well, arguing the case for the anti-Putin opposition forces in Russia.

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he enmeshed himself in jewellery design and the drag scene. Armen was in a city that seemed boundless, at a time when being young and gay was dangerous. He became an integral part of the famed Club Kid scene and was lauded as one of the most beautiful drag queens of his time. Armen was accepted into the social elite while learning the ways of the mean streets as an underground hustler. At times homeless, at times staying with wealthy friends, and at times in crack hotels, the story spirals into drug addiction, alcoholism, and self-destruction. Attracting the attention of such luminaries as Vali Myers, Tim Burton, Andy Warhol, and Salvador Dali, hanging out at the Chelsea Hotel, performing in drag at all the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clubs, and rubbing shoulders with greats of the entertainment industry, everyone wanted to be around Armen, except Armen himself. Armenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends started to die of AIDS, murder, drug overdoses, and suicide. But he survived. Divine intervention led him to what would essentially save his life: a voice. Armen taught himself to play the Theremin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first electronic instrument ever invented, in 1920, by Russian physicist Leon Theremin. He mastered the most difficult musical instrument, refining his talent to the point of affecting people emotionally. This â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gift from the godsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; changed the direction of his life from slow suicidal escapism to total devotion. A truly remarkable being, Armen tells his life stories, which read like mythology, yet are painfully true, with the sharpest of wit, a cutting sense of humour, and deep sincerity. Armen will also be appearing at the Byron Bay International Film Festival Feb 28 till March 9.

SCRE EEN NWORKS PR ROF FESS SIO ONA AL DEVELO OPME ENT PROG GRAM M Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell and Byron mayor Simon Richardson will launch Screenworks 2014 professional development program at Bangalow Heritage House at 10am on Wednesday 12 February. Jobs and economic input for the screen sector of the creative industries remain strong; in the 2012/ 13 financial year, production in the region was recorded at just over $27 million with almost 800 jobs created. The key elements of Screenworks Regional Screen Enterprise Program will be revealed at the launch, a morning tea event open to anyone who works in the screen industry, especially Screenworks members. Byron-based writer/ producer Deb Cox (Miss Fisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Murder Mysteries) and Lennoxbased producer Lois Randall (Gods of Wheat Street) are in the lineup of guest speakers and will talk about industry trends and the upcoming opportunities for regional productions. If you have a concept for television, film or digital media, or you want to work in the screen industry, come along to Screenworks Program Launch 10am 12 February at the Bangalow Heritage Museum and find out more about the opportunities that Screenworks is creating for the region. RSVPs essential; for more information screenworks.com.au or phone 6687 1599. Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au

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THE RAILWAY MAN The trailer for this story, of a former soldier haunted by the torture he received at the hands of Japanese after the fall of Singapore in 1942, probably gave too much away. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;At some point the hating has to stopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Colin Firthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s melancholy baritone said it all. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re introduced to Eric Lomax, a retired railway enthusiast, on the day he meets his future wife Patti (Nicole Kidman) on a train in a pleasant shire of seventies England. It is a long and superfluous preamble, for

Patti, other than encouraging her husband to come out of his shell, has next to no part to play in what follows. Early in their marriage, Lomaxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traumatic recollections of his time working on the Burmaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thai railway surface. His need for retribution â&#x20AC;&#x201C; shared by fellow PoW â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Uncleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Finlay (Stellan SkarsgĂĽrd) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is centred on Nagase, the interpreter involved in so much of their suffering. When it is discovered that Nagase is still alive and employed as a tour guide at the site of

their forced labour, Lomax travels to Thailand to exact his seething revenge. The narrative moves effortlessly between present and past, any visual jarring being avoided by the remarkable facial similarity shared by Colin Firth and Jeremy Irvine as the old and young Lomax. Tanroh Ishida and Hiroyuki Sanada are both likewise convincing as Nagase. The harshness of the environment and the sadism of the Japanese captors is depicted in an uncompromising

manner that will shock no Australian brought up with the horror of Changi screened annually on 25 April â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that so many continue to be psychologically scarred by war is the hidden price of unending conflict that all nations will forever be paying. The role is no stretch for Firth, who at times appears to be going through the motions. His natural tendency to understatement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; abandoned a tad excessively when Lomax experiences moments

of stressful flashback â&#x20AC;&#x201C; results unexpectedly, and surely unintentionally(?), in the movie belonging to

Nagase. At the very affecting conclusion, it is his journey that is the most profoundly moving. ~ John Campbell

out of mind hellholes for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;crimeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of being desperate and not white, do we regularly need to be reminded that we are all in the same boat? Based on actual events, this is the story of Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor),

an educated, musically accomplished, free black man living in New York with his wife and two kids in 1841. He is lured to Washington, kidnapped and sold to a slave-trader in New Orleans. Thereafter, director Steve McQueenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is primarily on the cruelties inflicted on Solomon and his fellow slaves. Paul Dano, lately making a profitable niche for himself on screen as a slack-jawed psychopath, is the first in a string of plantation thugs that Solomon encounters and, lacking a strong narrative (as in The Butler), the film evolves as just one rotten thing after another being inflicted by horrible owners

and overseers. Is it truculent to suggest that it is meant to work as a salve on middleclass white audiences? That it banks too heavily on stirring moral indignation to win its kudos? Master Bass, a Canadian, turns up to provide enlightened debate and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s played by Brad Pitt, because there is no way Brad could be a whip-brandishing oppressor. There is also a worrying undercurrent that, because he was a literate northerner, Solomonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plight was somehow even more unjust than that of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;realâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; slaves. The bookish dialogue sounds as though it were written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, its archness putting a

barrier between viewer and characters, and there are too many quiet close-ups that are less insightful than plain dull. Twelve years of brutal hardship and privation would

be an ordeal for anybody, so I was relieved that Solomonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trials didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last any longer, for I thought the movie would never end. ~ John Campbell

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AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Tracy Lettsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Broadway play won every prize on offer, including the Pulitzer, after its Broadway debut in 2007. My cinema companion, however, warned me that when she saw the touring production in Sydney she found it underwhelming. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure if boring is quite the right word for John Wellsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film adaptation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Letts was screenwriter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but what was boorish in the extreme was the woman who sat in front of us and noisily stuffed her face for the first fifteen minutes with potato crisps. We moved three rows back, but the crackling and vulgar grinding still infringed, like rats in the roof. It occurred to me later that the awful womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lack of consideration for those around her mirrored

the self-centredness of Meryl Streepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drug-addled dowager in this stagey, overwrought black comedy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I only say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;black comedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; because that is how it has been categorised by the cognoscenti. Out of step with most in the audience, who laughed regularly as the Westons tore strips off each other in the wake of the fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suicide, I grew increasingly less interested in the unlikeable lot. The dysfunctional family has been a preferred subject of an angst-ridden generation (especially on TV, the medium in which Wells has primarily worked), but too often its strength is simultaneously its weakness, viz, the stories are peopled by characters who are a pain in the arse.

A stellar cast is involved here â&#x20AC;&#x201C; besides Streep, there are Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Chris Cooper, Abigail Breslin, Juliette Lewis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sam Shepard and the fabulously reptilian Dermot Mulroney â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and each woman is given virtuoso scenes in which they are allowed free rein to impress. Gathered from hither and yon, the Westons, with the usual subterranean resentments, go to war at the dinner table and skid unstoppably downhill from there towards the revelation of a dark secret that is just what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expect from such a potboiler. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expertly done, but I wanted the maid to throttle them all â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the piggy chip woman, too. ~ John Campbell

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Enjoy our balcony restaurant, intimate dining room and generous bistro food in the pub. With reasonable prices our menu reflects the wonderful local and fresh produce of the region. SMH GOOD PUB Large groups welcome. Now taking FOOD GUIDE Christmas and holiday season bookings. 2013 AND 2014 www.bangalowdining.com

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7 days from 6pm. 32 Lawson St Byron Bay 6680 7474 www.facebook.com/ Frankiebrowncafe

Enjoy our authentic affordable Italian food in the best Breakfast and lunch 7 days location in Bangalow with indoor and outdoor dining. Dinner 5 nights (Wed–Sun) We offer classic Italian fare with high-quality Corner of Byron/Station Sts ingredients, including wood-fired pizza Bangalow made by our Italian pizzaoilas. Reservations 6687 2247 We are fully licensed and offer all our wines by the glass (starting at $7). Take-away pizzas available. theitaliandiner.com.au We also serve Italian and other popular cocktails at $15. FB: theitaliandiner

Hog’s Breath Cafe

Dominic’s Ristoranté

O-Sushi

The Italian Diner

BYRON BAY

Frankie Brown Café

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS $16 FOR A LARGE TAKEAWAY PASTA BEFORE 7PM.

Open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm Fingal St, Brunswick Heads 6685 1688

Gringo’s Fresh Mex Licensed/B.Y.O. wine Dine In /Takeaway Closed Tues & Wed Open at 5.30pm Cnr. Tweed & Fawcett St. Brunswick Heads Call for reservations. 6685 1955

Standard pastas only – seafood not included.

Sip your margarita in our casual covered garden and enjoy the fresh clean flavours of Mexico. Everything home made. Always tasty, not spicy hot. Sample some of our house salsas, such as smokey chipotle or fiery habanero. A great selection of tequilas, imported beers and wine. • Full meals from $15.75 • Banquet menus available

The Eatery

Serving sustainable, nutritious and organic fare with a modern Italian flavour. DJ set every Sunday from 4pm All cocktails $14 Nightly pizza or pasta special with wine $22 Cocktails • Wine • Pizza • Pasta • Seafood Children welcome

Breakfast & lunch: 7 days Dinner: Thurs-Sun 18 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7994 theeateryonjonson.com

Traditional Thai Dinner every evening 5.30-9.30pm 5/2 Fletcher St, Byron Bay 6685 5151

Pizza Bar Byron Open 7 days from 12noon with slices of pizza, salads and coffee. From 5pm with full menu, cocktails and more. 95 Jonson St Byron Bay Book: 6685 5009 Takeway: 6685 5010

Fig Tree Restaurant LUNCH: Sun DINNER: Thurs, Fri, Sat 4 Sunrise Lane, Ewingsdale 02 6684 7273

MARGARITA MONDAYS: 2-FOR-1 WITH MEAL

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

Byron Bay Woolies Plaza, Jonson St 02 6685 7103 Coolangatta Showcase on the Beach 07 5536 5455 Broadbeach The Oracle, 12 Charles Ave 07 5570 2166 www.osushi.com.au

Frankie Brown Café Bar and Music We are open 7 nights a week for live music, dinner, tapas and cocktails from 6pm. Enjoy sensational food, service and loads of fun ! Bookings are essential on 02 6680 7474 32 Lawson St, Byron Bay 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.

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GOODTASTE Multi-award-winning restaurants “Australia’s Favourite Japanese Restaurant” twice running in the I Love Food Awards and “Best Asian” in Northern NSW in the Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence, continuing a string of 13 awards. Eat in, takeaway, licensed. Open 7 days 11am–late. Modern & traditional wholesome Japanese food and great service. Live music every Wednesday from 6pm.

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

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

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

Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. Fully Licensed Restaurant and B.Y.O. for wine. Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away.

Beach Kitchen Here the curry pastes are freshly pounded to leave your palate dumbfounded. Here the ambrosial meals are cooked to order and the scrumptious cocktails and mocktails thrust you into a land of wonderful tales.

Open 8am till late At the Beach Hotel, Bay St, Byron Bay 6685 6402 www.beachhotel.com.au

Enjoy ocean views and our new beach-style cuisine available breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Located in the heart of Byron Bay, Pizza Bar Byron presents traditional Italian pizza in a chic, contemporary setting. Just a short stroll from the beach, in Byron Bay’s shopping centre, Pizza Bar Byron is open daily from midday serving casual street lunches. The restaurant opens from 5pm with a full menu of pizzas, pasta, cocktails, wine and more. Can cater for larger parties, families or intimate dinners for two.

www.figtreerestaurant.com.au ‘Best Restaurant 2012’

Cafe/Restaurant 11 Marvell Street

Dinner: Open 7 nights from 6pm Authentic a la carte Italian

6680 9960

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

Come and enjoy our freshly renovated beach vibe dining with head chef Patrick Hobbs and his team.

Great value fresh tasty food with cold beer on tap, and Breakfast/Lunch 7days a selection of cocktails and wines available. from 8am Dinner Tue –Sat from 6pm Dinner special: duck confit, spiced puy lentils, 16 Lawson St creamed carrots, red wine glaze and glass of 1800 028 909 Pinot Noir $29.

Breakfast/Lunch: 7 days Delicious contemporary Italian-inspired

Byron Bay

Breakfast, lunch & sunset balcony dining Cnr Jonson St & Lawson St, Byron Bay 6680 9666 www.balcony.com.au

Aquarius Dining and Café

Restaurant garden produce Thursday Farmers Market Dinner Sunday 100 Mile Lunches

Italian

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Superb coffee and wine, day and night.

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The Treehouse on Belongil

FOOD TO HEAT THE BODY AND MUSIC TO WARM THE SOUL! Come try our new Sicilian Summer inspired menu and Open Mon-Sun 7.30am-11pm crisp fresh cocktails in the long lazy afternoons. Woodfired pizzas - share Presenting incredible songwriters and musicians in Byron’s platters - cocktails - licensed most intimate atmosphere. Check the events page on our website for details. restaurant - bar www.facebook.com/treehouse.belongil 25 Childe St, Byron Bay www.treehouseonbelongil.com 6680 9452

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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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Byron Fresh Cafe is conveniently located at the beach end of Jonson St and offers a fantastic range of meals Open Breakfast, Lunch & using many locally sourced ingredients. Come in and Dinner 7 days from 7.30am watch the world go by as you enjoy our fine food and 7 Jonson St (beach end) our superb Campos coffee. Byron Bay

Byron Fresh Cafe

6685 7810

Thai@Byron Open for dinner 7 days. Feros Arcade, Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 6737

Belongil Bistro Brunch 7 days 7am-2pm Dinner Fri & Sat from 5.30pm 33 Childe St, Belongil 6680 9007 eat@belongilbistro.com.au Follow our Facebook offers!

Muoi’s Feast Dinner: Mon-Sat 11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Bookings Essential 6685 7557

Fishheads Open 7 days 7:30am till late 1 Jonson Street 6680 7632

Rae’s Fish Cafe Lunch & Dinner 7 days Wategos Beach, Byron Bay 6685 5366 raes@wategos.com.au

Take your taste buds on a culinary tour of Thailand! Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh, authentic Thai cuisine with love! Popular with locals and tourists alike. Dine -in and take-away. Fully licenced bar. The peaceful beachside diner – serious food, drinks and coffee. Wifi, papers and ocean breezes in beautiful surrounds. Friday Curry nights – every week a curry from around the world served our way. Private dining, corporate and wedding services available. Endless concepts for stylish celebration.

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

SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD open 7 days coffee - breakfast - lunch - dinner functions and weddings functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

Casual relaxed seaside dining overlooking the picturesque Wategos beach. Using the freshest produce and seafood from throughout the region. Rae’s is an iconic restaurant with a reputation as the best in the area.

WINNER OF CHEF'S HAT

st elmo dining room & bar

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 Mon-Sat: 4pm till late Sun: Lunch & dinner 12-10pm to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson SUNDAYS we have live music and $10 cocktails Lane, Byron Bay 1.30pm–4pm. 6680 7426

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

DJ AQUA IS BACK! Live global tunes every Friday night from 6pm in the Fins Cocktail Bar.

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

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La Table 72 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby 6684 2220 www.latable.com.au www.facebook.com/ la.table.byron

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

30 February 4, 2014 The Byron Shire Echo

FINS is famous for serving the best seafood in Australia. We have now launched PEQŬENA A 3-month POP UP Portuguese restaurant from the team behind Fins. Menu priced from $11-$25. Ph 02 6674 4833 located beside Fins.

THE ITALIAN DINER is a buzzy, fun and casual diner in the heart of Bangalow specialising in authentic Italian food. It opened almost three years after the well-known Urban Café burnt down in December 2010. The unique location, with a corner site and an outdoor eating area that looks over the heart of Bangalow, provided scope in the fitout for local award-winning architect and Bangalow resident Sharon Fraser. ‘I wanted the feel to be classic and timeless… dark wood combined with white. Something like a 50s Italian restaurant in colour and feel, but without being literal about it. Something that won’t date’, says Sharon. ‘The big Sophia wall of course is a major feature and helps to set the classic Italian era feel…I was a little inspired by the film Big Night set in the 1950s in Little Italy in New York City – about an Italian restaurant run by two brothers in a dark timber and white space, but I also wanted it to be like somewhere the Sopranos would go!’ In fact, Sharon says the staff too are ‘like a family’. Sharon retired from architecture and spent a year in Italy with her husband Steve Esson in 2010. Sharon and Steve work on the floor, and the team also includes business partner and experienced restaurateur Aldo Davanzo, a friend of Sharon’s since they worked in hospitality together 25 years ago at the Royal Hotel in Five Ways Paddington. Head chef is Tom Bower. ‘We use high-quality ingredients. It is family friendly, but also a great place to go on a Friday night with friends for great food, wine and a Campari!’, says Sharon. ‘What we have tried to do is create something authentic and fun that anyone can come to. A simple breakfast with an Italian slant is $10.50 with coffee. Someone who wants to spend $30 (or under) to eat and drink at lunch or dinner can do that. Equally, people can come along and spend a lot more. Very popular dishes are a wonderful antipasti plate (Sicilian olives, calamari, arancini, beef carpaccio and artichokes ($29 to share for 2–3

Organic Botero coffee served with organic Barambah milk • Artisan coffee merchants, take home whole beans or freshly ground • Extended selection of daily baked savoury & sweet treats • Private licensed area for business meetings & group functions Special event dinners or La Table can come to your table! Reviewed & recommended in SMH Good Food Guide since 2009

NOW OPEN Mullumbimby Bowling Club restaurant

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Yum Yum Tree Café Breakfast & Lunch 7 days from 8am Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm Fuly licensed 6680 3368 50 River St, New Brighton

Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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people) and for secondi (main course) the bistecca (steak using Barcoo Beef’s finest eye fillet) with truffle mash, rocket and reggiano parmesan ($36) and for dessert the budino al cioccolato chocolate pudding ($13). ‘We have two Italian pizzaoilas who trained, lived and worked in Italy. We have a woodfired pizza oven and they make the real deal ($16–$22). No “shmizza” pizza here (pizza with curried chicken on top!), it’s the simple authentic thin based pizza found in Italy. ‘We have a very affordable wine list: there are $15 cocktails and everything is available by the glass ($7– $12), by the 500ml carafe (a very Italian tradition), and by the bottle ($29–$46 is the normal range excluding premium wines).’ Coffee is treated with the respect it deserves at the Italian Diner. ‘We are all coffee obsessed,’ says Sharon. ‘I cannot tell you how happy with the coffee I am. We have great baristas and a great machine. The coffee is Bun Coffee but the important thing is it’s the espresso strong red bag. We tried all the big names, and this one for us hands down was the best. We get a lot of great feedback about the coffee, and that’s incredibly important to us.’ Another surprising aspect of the design is the attention paid to the acoustics. Sharon says that she ‘has designed a few restaurants as an architect and the biggest mistake people make is not thinking about acoustics. We have a timber floor, not a concrete one (fits in with the dark timber theme) and an acoustic ceiling. The place would be so much noisier without that. People don’t even realise it’s there and that that is one of the reasons why they are comfortable. ‘As an architect I like to think of the little details. Are the chairs comfortable? What are the water bottles like? The candle holders... What stops the chairs from making a lot of noise when you move them around? “God is in the details”, and every little detail adds up to the whole’. Open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, and dinner Wed–Sun (closed Mon and Tues nights). Takeaway pizza available for lunch/dinner. THE ITALIAN DINER Shop 2, 37–39 Byron St, Bangalow Ph 02 6687 2247 www.theitaliandiner.com.au The ‘Yum Yum Tree’ was a traditional meeting place for the first Australians of our area. A place to take sustenance, and catch up with old and new friends. Come notice the extra flair, enthusiasm and personal touch of the Yum Yum Tree Café team, a collection of professional, down to earth people, enjoying their day serving you the tastiest meals and drinks. www.yumyumtreecafe.com.au

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ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry .............................................................................................66847415 ACCOUNTANT – BANGALOW Hudson Accounting Services .............................................66872960 ACCOUNTANT BOOKKEEPER Small business accounting, tax returns ...................Gail 0401 884231 CLOUD business specialist – fixed price online solution – software, support, bookkeeping, BAS, payroll, compliance, CFO, advice – BIZWIZZ – www.bizwizz.com.au .........................66875883 BOOKKEEPING MYOB/QB/XERO. BAS registered ...........................................................0414 500640 ACCOUNTS ADMIN/BOOKKEEPER Bank rec, BAS, PAYG, payroll, accounts .......................0418 202627 GET SMART BOOKKEEPING BAS Agent, MYOB, QB, 20 years exp .................................0439 908621

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ZAHER ARCHITECTS Reg 7872. www.zaherarchitects.com.au.............66849408 or 0414 974088 GRAEME BARR ARCHITECTS Reg 4244. www.graemebarr.com .......................................66877973

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

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

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Peter Alexander. Lic 177579C .........................................0417 499023 ALLCOAST SHOWER REPAIRS High temp steam cleaning, leaks fixed, bathroom makeovers, grout cleaning. Lic 1875C..................................................................................66808646

HEALTH PROTECT INTERNATIONAL ............................................................................0408 540467 AMORE CARPET CLEANING & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING .................66807721 or 0429 726999

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ACUPUNCTURE Mullumbimby. Health Fund Rebates. Jamie Bellamy ..........................0432 034202 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. Lic 170208C ......66884215 or 0415 793242

COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 .............0412 641753 NR AIR CON SERVICE Byron, Lennox, Ballina, Lismore. AU22468 ...............................0414 661948

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

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CRAS John Condie – john@cras.com.au – Lic No 258037C AU30963 ............................0488 358265

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CARPET CLEANING

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ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Facial rejuvenation, general practice ................66842400 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................66834008 or 0407 728998

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

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

CHIMNEY SWEEP

BRICKLAYER Quality work, reasonable quotes. Lic 164155C..................0437 135483 or 66849102 BLACK’S FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS (3rd gen.) AHHA member, Insured, 20 yrs exp ..... 66771905 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C.........................66808162 STAINLESS WIRE BALUSTRADING Supplies and installation................66809409 or 0419 758821

CHIROPRACTIC

BRICK & BLOCKLAYING Competitive rates, quality work. Lic 203109C. Ph Jeremy ......0413 729043 BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay .............................66855282 BUILDER/CARPENTER Peter Bergin. Renos/maintenance. Lic 147887C .....0432 060110 or 0432 788394 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman .66858553 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ...... 0403 458177 MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum ........66841962 CARPENTER Insured & qualified. Homes, extensions, decks, free quotes. Lic 231104C......... 0431 674377 MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St........................66841028 BUILDER / CARPENTER Ben Asher. All jobs. Lic 121822C .....................................................0401 872400 DISCOVER CHIROPRACTIC Margaret Tay. 3/142 Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay ......................66808400

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

ALL CARPENTRY Jobs, garage conversions, extensions, renos, decks/carports, refs. Lic 203206C...0424 158585 BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ...66858159 BUILDER CARPENTER DP Construction Building Solutions. All jobs. Lic 236035C ........0427 849445 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St ....................1300 858842

ROB DEEGAN Digital TV antennas. Vast satellite systems ......................0429 994516 or 66845525 rbacarpentry.com.au New & reno work, decks & pergolas. Lic No 243918C ..............0407 330326 MARVELL ST CHIROPRACTIC Lindon Garske www.marvellstchiropractic.com.au ...........66857771 NORTH COAST ANTENNAS Digital TV & satellite specialists ............................................66841234 ORANGE STAR CARPENTRY Decks, pergolas etc. Lic 266174C......................................0427 196962 CHIRO CHRIS Chris Stathis, Suffolk Park – www.chirochris.com.au ..............................0410 122048

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CLEANING

LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816

WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING Professional work. Free quotes. Ph Steve .............0421 797210 CHERRYTREE CLEANING Simply the best. Free quotes. Great rates..............................0413 190266

DESIGN & DRAFTING

CLEAN AS ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references..................................66882372

BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com .........Bob Acton 0407 787993

DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447

MICHAEL SPITERI ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING SERVICE .....................................0417 713033

CONSCIOUS CLEANING Non-toxic, eco-friendly, 8 years experience .................... Anra 0466 984317

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GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Bond, office, builders clean, window cleaning................0405 437431

Local certified Mac Help and Support for all jobs big and small - Call 0401 126 393

JULIETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLEANING Weekly $30/hour or deep clean $200/6 hours..............................0434 141572 CLEANING Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m experienced, reliable with an eye for detail............................................0434 515016

www.maclifesaver.com.au

QUALITY HOUSEKEEPING Cleaning & decluttering..............................................Julie 0410 799686

DAVID ROBINSON DRAFTING Renovation, design & plans........................................0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0432 531448 GREENFIELD DRAFTING Specialising in alterations & additions ..................................0437 193765

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

BUDGET PRESSURE CLEANING Driveways, pavers .............................................Mark 0421 932945

â&#x20AC;˘ House washing â&#x20AC;˘ High pressure or soft wash â&#x20AC;˘ Window cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways, paths & roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Gutters & ďŹ&#x201A;yscreens â&#x20AC;˘ Water efďŹ cient â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6684 4018 or 0412 495 750

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CONCRETING & PAVING CONCRETING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Steve Baker. Lic 143161C.....................................................................0412 272564

COUNSELLING

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

JUSTINE BUCKLEY Gestalt Therapy, Buddhist Psychology. www.muditaclinic.com .......... 66846090 PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. peterfox.com.au .................................66840469 Dr LAUREN TOBER Clinical psychology & yoga. Medicare rebates www.laurentober.com ... 0420 376469

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

blinds & bedheads ..................................................................................................Jane 0432 549953

CURTAINS, BLINDS & AWNINGS

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RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355 HALLMARK ELECTRICAL Domestic, small job specialist. Lic EC41467 ..........................0407 416575

BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824

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

Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Byron Bay

1300 7726 5463

LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ............0450 631183

CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582

CALL US TODAY for a FREE Design & Quote Inspire your lifestyle

DENBY ELECTRICAL Solar & Electrical reliable technician. Lic 225484C........................0432 767764

Eastcoast Building & Renovations BLN 250287C

BYRON WEST ELECTRICS Sunrise / Byron A&I Estate. Lic 145002C. Jim .......................0403 747615

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The Deck Doctor Apple Certified Support

ALL JOBS BIG AND SMALL 30 years in local area â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes Phone Dick 6687 8418 / 0412 831 944

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173

change the way

saul@macdoc.net.au 0411 562 111 s

EARTHMOVING ROADWORKS â&#x20AC;˘ PLANT HIRE

ELECTRICIANS

MULLUMBIMBY PC SOLUTIONS Next to Luluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s .................................................................66841442

All non-warranty Mac repairs s Insurance reports s Software installs Upgrades s Troubleshooting s Tuition s New and used Macs for sale

Matt

0427 172 684

Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208

ADAM THE COMPUTER GUY www.neonblade.com ..............................0439 587858 or 66804286

info@mullummac.com www.mullummac.com

Digger Man

TINY EARTHWOR

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

61 Stuart St Mullumbimby

4 TONNE EXCAVATOR, 8 TONNE TIPPER & BOBCAT HIRE All areas. Ron..66845148 or 0402 823928

All aspects of small earthmoving.

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

02 6684 6235

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

â&#x20AC;˘ 3t Excavators & Tipper Hire

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COMPUTER SERVICES

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

B r u n s w i c k Va l l e y

Professional Window Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Byron Bay Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Retail â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial OHS, insured, police clearance cert.

0400 479 811

A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857

SUMMERCRAFT BYRON SHIRE Rob Cubis ..........................................66851969 or 0412 995267 DESIGN IT SOFT FURNISHINGS Local & reliable. For curtains, tracking,

Daz Grant

Call Steven Butturini

SALISBURY CONCRETE CONTRACTORS over 20yrs local exp, all concrete, Works Lic 136717C ..0418 234302

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

RAZZLE DAZZLE

0418 156 909

CONCRETORS John Flanagan & Sons. Lic 155456C. Ph Andrew.....................................0401 968173

Specialising in: Sanding and ReďŹ nishing, Repairs and Maintenance, Internal Floors, Timber and Cable balustrading Richard Neylan richardneylan1@bigpond.com 0407 821 690

24 HOUR SERVICE

0439 624 945

Domestic Commercial

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Lic: 154293c

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c

DENTISTS BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766 SHORES DENTAL Brian Donnellan & Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores ....................66803477 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644

0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point

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HINTERLAND Property Maintenance acreage mowing, servicing Byron Hinterland. Sam ...0429 809363 BYRON SHIRE LAWN & GARDEN All aspects of garden maint, brushcut & rubbish removal 0468 922899

GRAPHIC DESIGN

CLASS GRASS Acreage/residential mowing. Handyman services .......................................... 0401 057164

ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

Lic. No. 212742C

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

1300 639 843

electrical

SERVICES PTY LTD

BLITZ IT OUTDOORS Acreage/residential, lawns/gardens, l’scaping, pressure clean...Adam 0419 260654

0432 331 633 for details

Electrical and appliance repairs 0427 402 399 24/7 EMERGENCY CALL OUTS NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL RELIABLE AND PROFESSIONAL TEAM

ABOUT BYRON Lawnmowing, houses to acreage, rubbish removal ..Rick 0409 654946/66804476 B/O.S. THE ORIGINAL LAWNS’N’GARDENS ................................................................0400 154000

Lic No. 262667C

Please call Blair Rankin on

LUSH GARDENS Affordable & Reliable – All aspects of garden maintenance. Chris ....0415 277979

NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. Small/large jobs. Sen/pen rate ......0428 544190 YARD MAINTENANCE Lawns, rubbish removal, gardening. ........Mark 66843426 or 0437 343348 COMPLETE GARDEN SERVICE Including lawns, tip runs. Experienced & references.....0405 529275

FENCING GUTTERING

BEDNARZ, H & W, FENCING Specialise in pool, Colorbond & timber fencing .............0417 491136 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes .....66804766 or 0416 424256

THE GUTTER GURU Cleaning, repairs & all your gutter needs. Call Sam for a free quote...0459 821411

E.D.L. FENCING Installations & repairs, prompt service .........................66771852 or 0432 107262 A KANGAMAN Post Hole Boring, Retaining Walls & Farm Fencing ...............................0424 234500 HOMESTEAD FENCING Since 1995. Glass & aluminium pool fencing specialists. Lic 227674C .66222886

WE FIX

COASTALVIEW FENCES

PUMPS MOWERS CHAINSAWS BRUSHCUTTERS RIDE-ONS ONSITE PUMP AND RIDE-ON SERVICE

brick~timber~stone~brush~paling~pool Repairs, Free Quotes, Small Jobs, Reliability

101-105 Dalley St, Mullumbimby

6684 2022

Phone Richard 0419 803 549

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

HANDYPERSONS

Coastalview Property Maintenance

A TO Z HANDYMAN/LANDCARE SERVICES..................... Phone Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

CAPE BYRON PROP MAINTENANCE Tom Scott byronmaintenance@gmail.com ......0418 600576

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

HANDYMAN with 25 years carpentry & treework experience............................................66840227

sandyflooringtons.com.au All types of finishes. Free quotes. Phone Jack.................0404 859622

MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...............0424 954388

FARM PICK UP PRICES 2

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

CT-2 Couch – B Grade $2.80 /m Soft Leaf Buffalo – B Grade $5.50 /m2

• Prices are GST inclusive • Pick up Ex-Farm – forklift loaded • Cut fresh: require half day advanced notice • DELIVERY EXTRA

6684 7380

SKILLED HANDYMAN Why fix it yourself, leave it to us. Lic 203206C ...........................0424 158585

HEALTH

acreage specialist lawnmowing gardening brushcutting green waste removal domestic & commercial Call Shay 0402 728 722

scotts green care

• Landscape & Design • Property Maintenance • Over 20 yrs experience

New & old ﬂoors – stairs For a free quote & quality guaranteed call Chris Mundey 0422 982 008 www.cmtimberﬂooring.com.au

Zac 0468

Lic 181445C

Better sheds. Bigger choice

Northern Rivers

Travanne Homes Pty Ltd. Lic 198310C.

MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY MASSAGE, CHIROPRACTIC & PERSONAL TRAINING......................66841028 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, massage. 79 Stuart St .....................................66843002 BRYANT HOPLEY Herbalism, homeopathy, nutrition. Byron Bay .....................................66857225 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090

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

& Byron Shires Tweed Call Jeff 02 6680 1728 0408 666 418

INTERIOR DESIGN

BUDGE PRICEST FULLY INSURE D

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

KITCHENS SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 15yrs+ qual. exp. www.shaunlemurakitchens.com.au ....0499 771769

Lawn and Handyman Services Brent 0431 550 401 byronbayranga@gmail.com

Sheds – Garages – Carports Affordable Homes Casino (02) 6662 1805 Lismore (02 6622 0976

Counselling, Dentists, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry

HIRE

344 939

GARAGES & SHEDS

• OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic,

KEVIN FITZGERALD Massage, yoga. www.aimhighhealth.com.au ..............................0408 694655

GARAGE DOORS

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

ALL-WAYS HANDY-CARPENTRY New and reno work. Lic 221584C. Ph Steve ..............0416 043297 LITTLE ANT Complete property maintenance, handyman, lawnmowing .....................0437 799811 GREG’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small. Free quotes .......................................0414 109595

Floor Sanding & Polishing ACREAGE MOWING SPECIALIST

Licence No: 175956C ABN 93 113 342 699

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

Trading hours: 7am-4pm Monday to Friday

0408 536 565

North Coast

A.S.A.P. HANDYMAN SERVICES Fast, efficient, best solutions for all jobs big or small 0405 625697

• Garden and Property Maintenance • Soft Landscaping • Decking • Paving • General Repairs • Tip Runs • Fully Insured and Reliable

GARDEN DESIGN

ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200 C & S KITCHEN SOLUTIONS Kitchens & bathrooms, quality at affordable prices ...............66872275

LANDSCAPING SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C................................0405 122456 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES www.varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ...................0414 842602 SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES Solid, creative, affordable............................................0418 688171 A KANGAMAN Mini Bobcat, Tiptruck, Trenching, Pruning, Retaining walls ...................0424 234500

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329 LANDSCAPE DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com ..........0414 842602

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

GAS SUPPLIERS

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

MULLUM-MOWING@mullumonline.net. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage.........Peter 0423 756394 GUTTERS CLEANED All areas, free quotes, fully insured ............................... 66841778 or 0405 922839

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

Free Delivery

Prompt Service

A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Cheap, reliable, guaranteed .....................Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754

No Rental

Competitive

ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704

Reliable

Rates

A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, pressure cleans .0405 625697

LEAF IT TO US Acreage/residential mowing/gardening, tree lopping, landscaping ......0402 487213 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552 ACREAGE BRUSHCUTTING & CLEARING SERVICES Lantana specialists ...................0412 705962

Locally Owned Est 15 years

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS

NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279 OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C .........................66803333 LAWNS & GARDENS Acreage, residential, gardens, brushcutting, tip runs etc ... 0430 297101 or 66845437 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ............................................................66857200

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6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Mimosa Rocks Landscapes Quality structural landscaping Specialist in stone masonry • Retaining & feature walls • Swimming pools • Paving • Pizza ovens • Timber decks • Tiling • Water features • Garden maintenance

15 years experience locally & abroad

Steve ‘Tui’ Toohill 0457 076 713

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B Timbs Painting

FINE CHOP TEA TREE MULCH

Bruce Timbs

Hunky Dory Farm

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

6685 1018 or 0413 666 267

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

$33.00 per metre plus delivery â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 3 metre loads Medium and coarse chop also available all the same price A bottle of tea tree oil and bar of soap FREE with every delivery.

From the farm to you â&#x20AC;˘ 0424 163 784 â&#x20AC;˘ Eftpos available

Domestic & Commercial

YVES DE WILDE

Friendly & Clean

â&#x20AC;˘ An investment in lifestyle and entertaining Phone â&#x20AC;˘ Enjoy the taste of Wood Fired cooking Simon Henry â&#x20AC;˘ Byron Bay & surrounding areas 0408 508 242 â&#x20AC;˘ Built on site www.glenthompsonbricks.com.au

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

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QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

Outdoor Wood Fired Ovens

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

PLASTIC WELDING Kayak sales & repairs ........................................................... John 0411 443384

PLUMBERS JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C ..............0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051..................................66801403 or 0414 801403 I LOVE PLUMBING Call Steve Lic 148904C ....................................................................0412 916140

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HRH PLUMBING (new business) Prompt, reliable, efficient. Lic 220755C ........Harley 0402 652017 Lic 167371C

ALIAS PLUMBING 24hr blocked drains & maintenance specialist Lic 230095C. Terry ...0416 282919

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ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Efficient, honest & reliable. Lic L6966 ..................................0417 343480 TAP KING PLUMBERS Pipe problems, electronic water leak detection. Lic 237124C ........66770004

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

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS BYRON Mower, Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;cutter, Châ&#x20AC;&#x2122;saw, all small engine repairs, pickup & delivery .................0429 707286

LIGHTING

Licence No 97474

0412 794 364

PEST CONTROL

Architectural & Landscape Lighting Specialists Free onsite consultancy service

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

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

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

MOTORING

MARK STRATTON PLUMBING All aspects & emergency work. Lic 57803C ..................0419 019035

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Over 20 yrs experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friendly reliable service Ring Dean on 0417 856 212

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

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

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire BLOCKED DRAIN SPECIALISTS â&#x20AC;˘ High pressure drain cleaner â&#x20AC;˘ Leak detection â&#x20AC;˘ CCTV drain camera â&#x20AC;˘ Seniors card discount Lic. 4838

6680 9997 â&#x20AC;˘ www.capebyronplumbing.com.au

â&#x20AC;&#x153;MASTER BLASTAâ&#x20AC;? RAPID RESPONSE BLOCKED DRAINS SPECIALISTS SEWER JETTER, DRAIN CAMERA, PIPE & CABLE LOCATION, LEAK DETECTION

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

24 HR SERVICE

0481 390 273 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0435 945 810 masterblastas@gmail.com

PODIATRY Lic: AU29498

PEST MAN

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Extraordinaireâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Tyres â&#x20AC;˘ Batteries â&#x20AC;˘ Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

COASTAL PODIATRY GROUP All aspects of Podiatry. Lennox Head. Matt Frogley ...........66877717

PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES

0418 110 714 LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

NATUROPATHY

2ND OPINIONS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ALTERNATIVE VIEWS

PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates.

BRYANT HOPLEY Herbalism, homeopathy, nutrition. Byron Bay .....................................66857225

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

OSTEOPATHY

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby ....................................................................66843255

BYRON OSTEOPATHIC CARE Eve Schoenheimer & Courtney Ward Mon-Fri ....................66853660 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, acupuncture Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St.. 66853511 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Jamie Bennett. Mon-Fri .............................66857517 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy....................................................66857222 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...................................66874410 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,

TRADITIONAL & DIGITAL PRINTING %XVLQHVV &DUGV Â&#x2021; )O\HUV Â&#x2021; 3RVWHUV Â&#x2021; 6WLFNHUV art@mullumprintworks.com.au ä&#x2013;˛ 6684 3633

remedial massage. Nigel Pitman, Ilse v.Oostenbrugge, Lachlan Dewar ..............................66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Flexi-Bar Training. Real Time Ultrasound ...................... 66847838

2/32 Mullumbimbi St, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126

PICTURE FRAMING

PAINTING

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

DEREK BULLION PAINTING Free quotes. Lic R98818 ..........................0414 225604 or 66805049 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS & MEXICAN ART 75 Stuart Street.............................0403 734791 AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ..............0400 349027 or 0438 842731 BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C .....................................0427 669806 FLYNNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINTING Professional, friendly, clean. Lic 130521C ...............0410 520647 or 66843542 CONDIE PAINTERS Interior, exterior, 4th generation painter. Lic 261054C ...................0428 075926

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 34 February 4, 2014 The Byron Shire Echo

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYSPAINTING BYRON BAY

REMOVALISTS

LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS. Byron Bay ......0416 369698

Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills and Amelia Rocco Clinic open for osteopathy Mon to Sat, open for massage Mon to Sun

CUSTOM MADE FRAMING

professional canvas stretching & giclee printing

quality art supplies Still @ the centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 Centennial Ct â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6685 5808

PLASTERING COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small .....................0401 078733 DUNCANSON PLASTERING Gyprock, prof. finish, free quotes. Lic 255548C ...............0402 538155 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129

MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ...........................................0414 282813 BRISBANE, SYDNEY Local, Affordable, 20yrs exp. travellingbenny@gmail.com .........0412 363930 LITTLEGREENTRUCK.COM.AU Ute + driver from $30, small moves & tip runs ...........0415 194654

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

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move & More Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs and Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices Byron Bay and Mullumbimby based

Call cost save

0429 149 533

I can call u back

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SWIMMING POOLS

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring

VIDEO PRODUCTION

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

• Freight services to Brisbane Mon & Wed • Carriers of ﬁne art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

6687 6445 / 0409 917646

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

WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

6684 3003

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

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

For tips & testimonials

Friendly Staff

search “Lighthouse Removals”

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Plus Check our website for how to get

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free boxes and a 10% discount

042050 5395

in your home

Water puriﬁcation systems Home • Rural • Commercial Servicing your needs

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

0414 229 114

Call Louise 0478 698 186

Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence

LIGHTHOUSE REMOVALS (02) 6684 5395

Filtered Fresh

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

leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au

Difﬁcult Driveway ???

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

TILING

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170

No weekend surcharge

for home, commercial and rural properties

(opp. Council chambers)

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING

www.lighthouseremovals.com.au

TILER OF THE BAY

/RFDO &RXQWU\ ,QWHUVWDWH

For all ceramic and stone internal / external wall and ﬂoor tiling Waterprooﬁng Q Quality Materials Q 14 years local experience

WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS All areas ...............................66888055 or 0407 002833

Smart Rainwater Solutions DO IT WELL, DO IT ONCE!

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

02 6684 2198

CALL ROBERT 0414 818 169

Lic 219684C

Rainwater tanks cleaned, installed, leaks repaired, ﬁrst ﬂush diverters, Blue Mountain gutter mesh, etc

6629 1212

or 0418 662 285 E: rainwatersolutions@bigpond.com

mullumbimbyremovals@bigpond.com

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

ROOFING

...forget pointless scrubbing

EVERYTHING ROOFING Restorations, repairs, gutter cleaning. Free quote. Lic 252254C.....0422 757784

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BRAND NEW again... GUARANTEED!!!

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m2, 4m2, 6m2 bins ......................................0417 458149 or 66871544

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

OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232 BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL..........................................................................0450 300360

BUDGET RUBBISH REMOVAL Garden clean ups .................................................Mark 0421 932945

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

@ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS

nd frid steel a g machines washind dryers an

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

Paciﬁc Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

COAST CREATIVE Graphic & website design....................www.coastcreative.com.au 66877998 AFFORDABLE WEBSITES Friendly service & advice www.thewebshack.com.au .........0422 300382

WELDING MICK’S MOBILE WELDING All welding & machine maint, metal stair repairs etc ......0407 987290

WINDOW TINTING

Call Ben on 0456 606 911 TRAVEL

FREE TOW

SUNRISE WINDOW TINTING 32 years personal experience. Cars, homes & offices......0412 158478

1st SAT Bruns Heads 6628 4495 1st SAT Murwillumbah 0417 759 777 1st SAT Lismore Makers 0407 124 991

2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN

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

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

TREE SERVICES NORTHERN TREE CARE Consulting arborist, tree surgery ...........................................0414 186161

SEWAGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS Sustainable environmental outcomes Drainage, Gasﬁtting & Plumbing 6680 2358 / www.trinesolutions.com.au / 0407 439 805

SEWING & ALTERATIONS

7 TILL 7 TREE SERVICES Tree removal & pruning & 15” chipper-crane truck ..............0427 347380 TREE CONTROL Safe lopping, removal, 12” chipper, stump grinder. Free quotes ..........0422 767677 OUT ON A LIMB Professional tree services. Free quotes. Low rates. Ph Lucas................0402 191316

6684 3370 0417 759 777

3rd SUN Uki 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 3rd SUN Ballina

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

Licence No. 158031C

6685 6807 6628 7333

Mullum Car Boot 0414 338217 The Channon 6688 6433 Lennox Head 6686 2139 Alstonville 6628 1568

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

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

Trine Solutions

MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

avail fo r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e

SECURITY SERVICES

TRINE

WEB BROWSER Quality websites at affordable prices ..........................66803707 or 0423 770799

www.groutpro.com.au

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP Ell FDroRp oE ff for a s, ge

Free Quote

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

WEB DESIGN SERVICES

First quarter

February 8

Full moon

February 16 15:53

Third quarter

February 24 16:19

Day of Sun month rise 1

6679 5921 6628 7333 6687 4328

14:40

Sun Moon Moon set rise set

4th SUN Bangalow 4th SUN Nimbin

6687 1911 0458 506 000

5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

6687 8618 0458 506 000

SATURDAYS Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm

6685 6807

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

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

FEBRUARY 2014 Astronomical data and tides High tide, height (m)

Low tide, height (m)

S 0616 1942 0728 2028 1011,2.00; 2245,1.62 0345,0.23; 1641,0.08

S 0617 1941 0834 2111 1100,1.92; 2334,1.63 0439,0.24; 1727,0.13

A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES ...................................Andrew 66846474 or 0412 558890

M 0618 1941 0938 2152

BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ..................................................0402 364852

T 0619 1940 1040 2232 0023,1.61; 1238,1.63 0627,0.38; 1856,0.33

W 0619 1939 1140 2313 0114,1.57; 1328,1.46 0724,0.48; 1940,0.44

T 0620 1939 1238 2354 0205,1.53; 1421,1.31 0825,0.57; 2029,0.54

TALLOW TREE SERVICES Tree Surgery & removal, stump grinding ..............................0401 208797

1149,1.79

0532,0.30; 1811,0.22

NICK’S TREE SERVICES Tree surgery & removal, chipping ............................................0439 849332

F 0621 1938 1333

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICE Bobcat, crane truck, 18” chipper.................................0408 202184

S 0622 1937 1427 0038 0402,1.47; 1635,1.14 1046,0.65; 2224,0.65

S 0623 1937 1518 0123 0505,1.47; 1747,1.14 1157,0.63; 2325,0.64

SEWING REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS All areas.............................................................Jan 66849398 HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper, bobcat, crane truck, stump grinder..66849137 or 0427 347380

0301,1.49; 1523,1.19 0933,0.63; 2123,0.61

10 M 0623 1936 1606 0210 0604,1.51; 1846,1.19

1254,0.58

STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores, Mullum & Byron areas. Ph Lindi ......0432 340113 TREE SHAPE Arborist, chipper, 4WD truck. ‘Knows trees, cuts right, good rates’ ...........0428 886297

11 T 0624 1935 1651 0259 0655,1.55; 1933,1.25 0021,0.61; 1338,0.51

TREE 53 TREE SERVICES Tip truck, 9” chipper & cherrypicker. Ph Kean.......................0457 063105

12 W 0625 1934 1733 0350 0738,1.61; 2013,1.31 0109,0.57; 1416,0.45

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

SOLAR INSTALLATION

13 T 0626 1934 1812 0441 0816,1.65; 2047,1.36 0151.0.52; 1450,0.40

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

14 F 0626 1933 1849 0533 0853,1.68; 2121,1.41 0230,0.48; 1522,0.37 15 S 0627 1932 1925 0625 0927,1.70; 2154,1.44 0306,0.45; 1552,0.35

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

131 546

16 S 0628 1931 2000 0717 1001,1.69; 2228,1.48 0343,0.43; 1623,0.34 17 M 0629 1930 2034 0810 1036,1.43; 2301,1.50 0420,0.43; 1654,0.35 18 T 0629 1929 2109 0903 1112,1.61; 2339,1.52 0500,0.44; 1726,0.37 19 W 0630 1928 2146 0958

1149,1.54

0542,0.47; 1800,0.40

20 T 0631 1927 2225 1054 0018,1.52; 1230,1.45 0627,0.50; 1837,0.45 21 F 0632 1927 2308 1151 0103,1.52; 1317,1.36 0718,0.54; 1921,0.50

UPHOLSTERY

22 S 0632 1926 2356 1249 0154,1.51; 1415,1.28 0820,0.57; 2015,0.55

BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Re-covering specialists ...........................................................66805255

24 M 0634 1924 0049 1447 0405,1.56; 1648,1.23 1052,0.52; 2237,0.56

BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ........................66853745 or 0403 713303

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

VETERINARY SURGEONS MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days.........66843818 VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney .................................................................66870675

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

23 S 0633 1925

1349 0255,1.52; 1527,1.23 0933,0.57; 2121,0.58

25 T 0634 1923 0148 1544 0516,1.64; 1802,1.30 1202,0.43; 2347,0.49 26 W 0635 1922 0251 1638 0621,1.74; 1904,1.40

1303,0.32

27 T 0636 1921 0356 1729 0719,1.84; 1958,1.51 0050,0.40; 1356,0.21 28 F 0636 1920 0503 1815 0813,1.91; 2047,1.61 0147,0.31; 1445,0.15 Times are Eastern Daylight Saving Time. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre.

The Byron Shire Echo February 4, 2014 35

Classifieds INDEX Bereavement Notice ............... 40

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS 6684 1777

Birthdays ................................. 40

THE BYRON SHIRE

Businesses For Sale .............. 38

PHONE ADS

Childcare ................................. 36

Ads may be taken by phone on 6684 1777

Clothing & Alterations ............. 36 For Sale ................................... 37 Free Stuff ................................. 38 Garage Sales ......................... 38 Halls For Hire .......................... 37

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Health Notices ......................... 36

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Holiday Accommodation ......... 38

EMAIL ADS

House Swap ............................ 38 Land For Sale.......................... 38 Livestock.................................. 40 Lost & Found ........................... 40

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Motor Vehicles ......................... 38 Musical Notes.......................... 40 Only Adults .............................. 40 Pets.......................................... 40 Positions Vacant ..................... 39 Professional Services ............. 36 Public Notices.......................... 36 Readings ................................. 36 Removalists ............................. 38 Return Thank You.................... 40 Share Accommodation ........... 38 Short Term Accommodation .. 38 Social Escorts ......................... 40 To Lease ................................. 39 To Let ....................................... 38 Tradework ............................... 37 Tree Services .......................... 37 Tuition ...................................... 39 Wanted ................................... 38 Wanted To Rent....................... 39 Work Wanted.......................... 39

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NEW SHOP - MULLUMBIMBY PC SOLUTIONS Repairs & sales. Next to Luluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe. 66841442 THE ECHO runs various competitions from time to time in print and online under NSW Permit Number LTPM/13/01129 Class: Type C. The terms and conditions for all such Echo promotions can be found at www.echo.net.au/privacy/ ART TOUR TO BALI APRIL 2014 Visit artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; studios, art classes etc. Contact Judy judybyronbay@yahoo.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dance I saidâ&#x20AC;? Salt-N-Pepa. Mix Tape Crew, Weds 10am at Kulchajam. Book 0468389244; cassettesdance80s.com.au SALSA CLASSES MULLUM Beg to Adv Start Tues 11 Feb 6pm Info 0432596806

ARTISAN MARKET

SCRATCH PATISSERIE Are now selling their decadent range of fresh partries & organic sourdough bread at Sticky Fingers in Brunswick Heads every Saturday morning 8am to 11am. www.scratchpatisserie.com.au

CLOTHING & ALTRNS FIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FIX IT ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS Ph Fiona 66857627 or 0419587190

CHILDCARE

KIDS BOLLYWOOD DANCE Joyful Modern Indian Dance for kids 4 - 11 yrs. Tues 3.30-4.30pm Yoga Peace Mullum Bookings Shamila 0438713888 www.bollywoodsisters.com

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

BELLY DANCE

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

0478228850 www.spiritbellydance.com.au

Study Kinesiology Cert IV & Diploma. Begins Feb 22/23 www.wellness.net.au 02 66857991

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS

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Kate Chase BAppSc, Grad Dip Relationship Therapy Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

relationship counselling family mediation co-parenting coaching tel: 0402 207 137 www.KateChase.com.au

HEALTH

KINESIOLOGY

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

PROF. SERVICES

REMEDIAL MASSAGE, DEEP TISSUE & Bodywork. Call Mia 0478041345

DENTURES

PAIN RELIEF MASSAGE $65/90 mins. Health rebates. Ocean Shores. 66803388

BABY SWIM

9 Heated indoor splash pool 9 Baby, Toddler & Kids classes 9 Skilful, Playful & gentle tuition 9 Enjoy Mevlana - Myocum area

READINGS TAROT No Frills, no Fuss â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100% ConďŹ dentiality $80 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; text: 0417427518

Ph Karin (Mukti) on 6684 3153 DipEd., Aust. Swim Certificate 14 yrs experience

TAROT PALM ASTROLOGY Psychic clarity from $25 at GINGER PIG CAFE Byron, Fri/Sat 1-5pm. 0431166670

Saturday 4-9pm Railway Park

6, 14 Middleton St, Byron Bay ĎĎŻ Ç&#x2021;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ć? Ä&#x17E;Ç&#x2020;Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E; Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x; ĹśĹ? Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ä?ĹŹ Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x201A;Ĺ?ĹśÍ&#x2022; Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ä?Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć? Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ć?Ä?Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x; Ä?Ä&#x201A;

Learn Classical

AYURVEDA in Byron Bay Ayurveda College Pty. Ltd ABN 83086982005

www.byronmarkets.com.au

RTO National Provider No 31161 CRICOS Provider Code 02613K Tel: 02 6680 8788 Mob: 0408 485 778 info@ayurvedahouse.com.au www.ayurvedahouse.com.au HLT60712 Advanced Diploma HLT 41212 Certificate IV in Ayurvedic of Ayurveda, 106 weeks. 2.5 days/wk. Lifestyle Consultation, 46 weeks 2.5 days/wk. Begins 28th April 14, Mon, Tue & Sat. Begins 30th April 14, Wed., Thu & Sat. Clinic open 6 days in Byron Bay.

Zen Aerial Yoga UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL TO BYRON Next workshop: Saturday 1 Feb New Monday classes 10am @ Bangalow from 3rd Feb

www.ZenAerialYoga.com â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Like us on Facebook â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ph Josie 0415 178 728 or Tracey 0406 687488 Limited Spaces â&#x20AC;˘ Booking Essential

PUBLIC NOTICES

HYPNOTHERAPY

& counselling. Wendy Purdey. Enquiries & appts 66802630. Details: www.wendypurdey.com.au

RAW FOOD PLAYSHOP! Mon 10 Feb 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm

&//$3

At the Naked Treaties Raw Bar 2/3 Marvell Street $100

h 0LATTERS TAPAS Under New Management h 6ENUE AVAILABLE FOR FUNCTIONS OPEN BREAKFAST & LUNCH MON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FRI 7.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm h 0ARTY BOOKINGS AVAILABLE h #OME SEE US SOON FOR A WOOD FIRED PIZZA Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Let us lead you through a selection of easy, delicious and nutritious recipes for you to enjoy, all compiled in a take-home booklet to help you on your healthy journey into RAW living!

PH: 6680 8228 0( MOB: 0414 895 441 -/" 1/6 TASMAN WAY 4!3-!. 7!9 BYRON ARTS & IND EST. "92/. !243 ).$ %34

Pizza night

info@lusciousfoods.com.au WWW LUSCIOUSFOODS COM lusciousfoods.com.au

More info at www.nakedtreaties.com.au

MEN MASTERING ANGER with Adrian Hanks & Jon Russell

Heal old wounds, create new strategies Saturday 15th February 9am to 5pm

Serene Earth Sanctuary, Myocum $180 includes lunch and teas Ph Adrian 0400 424 417, Jon 0433 707 437

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Somatic Practice Body Based Psychotherapy

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FELDENKRAIS CLASSES Lennox Head Tues 11am-noon or 4.305.30pm from 11 Feb $12 Lyn Walker 66876815. lynwalker@westnet.com.au

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Brazilian $40 Â˝ Leg & Brazilian $50 Full Leg & Brazilian $60 G-String $30 Bikini $20 Full Leg & Bikini $45 Â˝ Leg & Bikini $35 Â˝ Leg $25 Full Leg $35 Full Arm $20 Â˝ Arm $15 Underarm $15

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certiďŹ cate teacher training courses monday

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private sessions available call 6687 2031 or visit www.yogalates.com.au

Tallow

MULLUMBIMBY 2 Fern St. Garage sale for one week starting today. Collection of old Australiana, dingo trap, 3 sets of hames, rabbit trap, cow bell, old tools, axes, boot last, and others too numerous to mention. Also other household goods. 66842933

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6684 9137 â&#x20AC;˘ 0427 347 380

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PERSONAL TRAINER O.Shores Shelley Andrews 0420295229

VouGift Ava chers ilab le Monday 9.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30m 3.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5.00pm Tuesday 6.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8.00am 9.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am 5.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7.00pm Wednesday 7.00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8.00am 9.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am 5.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7.00pm

TREE LOPPING

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Dynamic Flow Level 2

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NICK HART

QualiďŹ ed reg relationship counsellor. www.helenlarkey.com. Ph 0438695310

Tired? Sluggish? Depressed? Headaches? Back or neck pain?

Beginner Yoga Level 1

Wednesday 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am

EURYTHMY class Ocean Shores. Beautiful movement rhythm. 66803734

AMOS Remedial Massage. Health Funds. Home visits. Ph 0405371618

0413 432 584

Health Fund

Shop 1, 14 Middleton St Health rebates available

CHIROPRACTOR

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TREE SERVICES

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Eureka Mobility Scooters Test Drive Today! Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullum 6684 2511 FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND Supplying commercial, wood ďŹ red bakeries, pizza restaurants and residential, combustion stoves, open ďŹ res, pot belly, kindling. Various load sizes from 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 4 ton tipper. PRICES STARTING FROM $95. VOLUME DISCOUNTS.

Matt 0427 172 684 FISHER & PAYKEL CHEST FREEZER Fantastic condition, clean and undamaged, seal intact, looks quite new. Approx 360lt, 110cm L x 65cm D x 90cm H. About 7yrs old, unused for 5! Includes one freezer basket. $250 ONO Pick up from Fernleigh (15mins from Bangalow). Ph or text Mel

0407 678 160

The Byron Shire Echo February 4, 2014 37

MULLUM CREEK MULCH $5/bale free delivery conditions apply 404 Left Bank Rd. 0488254166

NARNIA NURSERY

Quality landscape plants. Great prices! Greening Byron Shire. 0419771514 www.narnianursery.com.au

Go Pro HERO 3 CAMERAS

IN STOCK NOW Bridglands Mullum. 66842511

TEMPUR

Range of bedding now available at BRIDGLANDS SLEEPZONE Mullumbimby 66842511 BICYCLES pre-loved from $50. Repairs. Ph 66804165 or 0431540579

BAMBOO PLY

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

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

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

VINTAGE FABRICS, CLOTHES & assorted notions. Susie 0438343292 STOVE gas Westinghouse Casuarina free standing $100 Bangalow. 0439854854 CABIN BUNK wooden 3-piece bedroom set; with desk, book shelf, drawers, shelves and ladder $500 ono. Text for pic 0407579378

HOLIDAY ACCOM.

BYRON CBD room in easy going house. Furn/unfurn. $185pw no bills. 0431058752

SUZUKI JIMNY JEEP 99 reliable, mech sound, body bit scratched, some faded paint. Air con, 225,000km rego 5/14 $1895 ﬁrm. Ph 0431702354

WATEGOS BEACH, BYRON 1br unit, wonderful ocean/mountain views, WiFi. Avail 06/02/14-27/02/14, min 4 nights. Special rates. 0418486894

O.SHORES 2 rooms $150pw ea. N/s, d/f, vego, clean, working. Bond. 0466050874

WANTED

92 TARAGO Getaway vgc 12 mths rego nothing to spend $4300. Ph 0424929000

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

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

HYUNDAI GETZ 2004 black, mags, 164,000km, Qld rego $3800. 0427951010

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

BUSINESS FOR SALE

FREE STUFF 1000s of free tyres (see Earth Ships YouTube). Phone 0424929000

COMBINATION JEWELLERY ROLLING MILL. Ph 0438343292

GARAGE SALES BYRON 2/23 Sunrise Bvd. Sunday 7.30am. Baby stuff, clothing & homewares BRUNS 4/3 Nana St tools, men’s clothes Saturday 8 - 2pm. 0413101244

BUILDING MATERIALS Bricks, 1940s concrete double sink, second hand kitchens, 6x6 wood house stumps, tin rooﬁng, various hardwood. Sat 9-1. Back lane 105 Stuart St Mullum. 0411088256

Mullumbimby. 66842511

QUEEN BEDS, Ikea cupboard, drawers, 4 person couch, leather LA-Z-BOY chair, Click Clack couch, TV stand, laminex table, old pine dresser, 2 seat cane lounge, lge mirror etc. Can email pics. Ph 66845415 FRIDGE/FREEZER LG 305L bottommount frost-free, model GR-349SQFA. Built 2005. Excellent condition. Excess to requirements. Pickup/takeaway (69kg) Federal. $250. 66884681

SALE !!!

Victoria’s vintage & pre-loved fashion. 78 Stuart St Mullumbimby (next to bakery and opp. Video Ezy). Open from 10.30am (closed Tuesday). Ph 0403567561 FURNITURE solid timber desk $90; antiq. w’robe $180; hand-painted trolley $100; bookshelf $40; and more! 0499098975

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

in the Byron Shire. Tubestock to Semi-advanced Buy direct from the grower

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

OLD & AUTHENTIC Javanese furniture & Indonesian decoration items Robert Ex-Polos Interiors Bruns 0415 238 408 robert.vands@gmail.com

PEUGEOT 2010 308 XS Hdi 1.6 turbo diesel vgc $13,000. Ph 0413101244

MUSIC PROMOTIONS BUSINESS Leading in the Northern Rivers, excellent contacts & fun business. 0421705145 MARKET & FESTIVAL FOOD STALL Well established, Byron area $35,000. Ph 0423371660 MARKET FOOD STALL - $17,500 includes reliable/registered van, 2 x permanent sites and all the gear. More info on Gumtree ("Market Food Business in the Byron Shire") or call 0431394756

SUNRISE 49 Belongil Crescent. Sat 8-12. Clothes, bric-a-brac, chairs, camping etc O.SHORES 22 Bulgoon Cres. Sat 8-1pm Bit of everything, table & chairs. Bargains! SUFFOLK 24 Beech Dr cnr Tamarind, Sat 8am. Women’s & kids’ clothes, shoes, men’s shirts & jeans, jackets, bric-a-brac MOVING SALE Sat. 1930s vintage club lounge, retro vinyl stools, bakers bench, tables, desks, chairs, kitchenware, bikes, garden pots, kids books, clothes, toys. 26 Granuaille Rd Bangalow. Ph 0439011366 MOVING SALE h’h furn, bikes, more. Sat 8am. 14 Cemetery Rd, Lilli Pilli Byron Bay POSSUM CREEK 139 Possum Creek Rd. 7am Sat. Great kids & adults clothes, furniture, toys, hats & more. Big clear out MULLUM 19 Murwillumbah Rd, Sun 8am-1pm. Moving sale. H’h, infants things MYOCUM 149 Manse Rd. Sat 8-12pm. All weather. Luxurious bedding, designer clothing, shoes, adults/childrens/babies MULLUM 17 Dalley St. Sat 8.30am. Kids stuff, books, clothes, art work, h’hold

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970

BARGAINS 2005 VZ Holden Crewman Dual cab. Great ﬁshing car. Rego 9/14. BF 84 HT .............. $8,395 2004 Toyota RAV4 5spd, 5 door. Very nice car. Rego 6/14. YJZ 894 ............................ $8,995 Nissan Navara 2WD Dual cab with canopy, 189,000 kms, very tidy. UGL 424 ...............$3,250 1999 Mitsubishi Magna Sedan, 156K kms, rego 9/14, great value. WCB 935 .............. $2,550 2008 VE Commodore V6 Auto, all options, be quick. BG 22 KD ..................... $7,500 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis People mover, auto, 166K kms, brand new timing belt kit, full log book, very nice. ......................................... $8,995

50 CARS UNDER $10,000

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

Bargains! Bargains! Bargains!

IMPORTERS’ WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE SALE Wicker furniture • Innerspring mattresses • Lawnmowers • Generators High pressure washers • Chippers • Tillers • Portable air conditioners SS gas hot water heaters • Car fridge/freezers • Petrol motor scooters Exercise equipment • and much, much more.

There are many items to be cleared, most new or as new. Enquiries: vyt@dreamrideronline.com.au or call in. Pick up only: Mon–Friday. Dreamrider Warehouse: 7–17 Brigantine St, Byron Industrial Estate

38 February 4, 2014 The Byron Shire Echo

BYRON lovely fully-furnished room in stylish home, available February 11 to March 30, $180pw inclusive. 66856645 MYOCUM lge room. Great house, views. $250pw. Short or long term. 66847706 MULLUM Lge rm avail, working sgl, own bthrm, $160pw + bills. Text 0428223530 SUFFOLK FF 2br home on 2 acres, avail shortly for a month, $650pw. 0416218869 SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 1br, s-cont ﬂat + deck, walk beach, beautifully presented. $260pw avail ongoing. Ph 0411583376

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STH GOLDEN BEACH room avail, pref n/s, d/f. suit worker $115pw. 0429489364 COORABELL Room in quiet, calm farm house. Phone 0431375530 SUNRISE twin/single/double. From $155$185pw. Clean, d/f. 0434724815 BYRON opp Clarkes/ Pass furn dble/twin rooms in clean, chilled appt from $280pw free WiFi, no bills. Txt/ph 0408855738 BYRON CBD big beautiful room, f-f, great house, suit couple/twin share. $250pw single/$190pw couple. Ph 0415452932

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333

OCEAN SHORES Large two storey house. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Separate entry and living areas. Single garage plus storage. $600.00 per week negotiable.

Inc..

Spaghetti Circus is looking for two people to join our team.

SENIOR CIRCUS COACH

Exp. in teaching circus to boys essential; Position is casual, hours based on skill and experience. A sense of fun and playfulness essential. Applications close Friday 7th Feb 5pm

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Seeking vibrant creative director of performance. Experience in all areas of artistic development and performing arts. Experience in circus recommended. Responsible for youth performing arts company and high level circus school. Applications close Friday 14th Feb 5pm : : Spaghetti Circus is a not for proﬁt youth performing arts company and circus school. Please email resume to spaghetticircus@gmail.com or phone 6684 3038. For more details, checkout www.spaghetticircus.com. ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES 3 year lease. Established 5 years. 0427951010

MOTOR VEHICLES

CAR RENTALS

MULLUM 1br apartment, part-furn, suit worker, $280pw. inc bills. 0421679015

Lismore Cafe Available for Lease at $420pw incl outgoings or Freehold $120,000 No Goodwill Price on equipment negotiable Serious enquiries only call 0414 502 222

LAND FOR SALE

45 ACRE SHARE FOR SALE (of a 140 acre organic farming community title property). The share area has a large flat flood-free hill area, which has sandy soil and hundreds of very large hardwood timber trees. Share area also has a large section of creek flats and a large creek frontage bordering on a huge state forest. Located 1.5 hrs drive to Byron, 40min to Ballina, and 25min to Evans Head beach. $165,000 or best offer. To arrange an inspection ph:

0413 611 723

HOUSE SWAP WANTED FOR BLUES FEST to sleep 4, swap for 3br house Manly, Sydney, close to everything. Ph 0414339761

EWINGSDALE room available in peaceful house. Pool, outlook & f-furn. $230pw + bond incl bills/WiFi. Ph 0421188622 MULLUMBIMBY Sunny room available, walk/ride into town or market, share home with mature woman and friendly dog. N/s, non-meat eater please. Working/studying woman pref with sense of humour. Quiet nurturing environment. $180pw +bills. Ph Wilhelmina 0427695563 or 66846056 SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH stroll to beach. Extra lge room in extra lge home to share with 2 others $150pw. Ph 0407906301 BYRON CBD lge room, ensuite & balcony exchange for approx 10 hrs pw domestic help for single male. Ph Tim 0466011701 ROSEBANK large room beautiful property + water hole, $100pw + bills. Phone 66882148, 0432702522 THE POCKET working, n/s, d/f veg to share with mum & daughter from 17/2 to 20/4, possibly longer. $180pw incl bills & Foxtel. 0434940588 BYRON CENTRAL f-f sgl with sgl bed $150pw no bills. Ph 0413973960 COORABELL f-f house share with quiet, peaceful female, n/s, n/d, working, pref no kids, no pets, $250pw incl, avail for 3 mths poss longer. Call Jane 0437965968

BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $15pw. Ph 66867011 CARAVANS & CABINS from $195pw. Apply in person to Byron Bay Tourist Village, Ewingsdale Road EWINGSDALE 1 bedroom self-contained garden flat, private, suit single nonsmoker $300pw + bills. 0403458177 BYRON BAY 3br, 2 bthrm, DLUG, large yard $650pw 5 min to town. 0404131829

THE POCKET 3br house $500 NEW BRIGHTON 5br house $700 OPEN HOUSE TIMES ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE CALL L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads

6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

MULLUMBIMBY 2 b/r +sunroom, big yard, close to shops $395pw 2 b/r b & t house, single carport, close to shops $340pw 2 b/r b & t unit SLUG (property for sale) $300pw

MAIN ARM 3 b/r b & t house, SLUG, new carpet & kitchen $495pw

WILSONS CREEK 5 b/r timber house, two bathrooms, double carport, inc lawn maintenance + Foxtel $800pw

OCEAN SHORES

FNC Property Management

3 b/r b & t, SLUG & carport + inground pool, close to shops. 6 month lease (property for sale) $420pw

1300 716 707

Julie or Nicci Phone: 6684 3301 79 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby 2482

Bangalow

New Brighton

James Gibson Rd, Clunes – $360pw 3 bed, 1 bath, nice gardens, pets neg. Avail now Granuaille Rd, Bangalow – $420pw 4 bed, 1 bath, SLUG, central. Avail early Mar Parrot Tree Pl, Bangalow – $570pw 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 living, DLUG. Avail end Feb Goonengerry Rd, Goonengerry – $775pw 4 bed + study, 2 bath, in-ground pool, DLUG. Avail Now Tooheys Mill Rd, Pearces Creek – $900pw Stunning 3 bed, 2 bath, 15m pool, lawns incl. Avail Now Coopers Shoot – $950pw 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, with sep 1 bed, 1 bath studio. Avail Now

Ocean Shores $660 pw, 4 bed, 2 bath, Dlug $270pw, 2 bed, 1 bath unit

Nth Ocean Shores $420pw, 3 bed, 1 bath, single garage

New Brighton $800pw, 4 bed, 2 bath+ separate 1 bed studio, opposite surf

South Golden Beach $340pw, 2 bed, 1 bath, single carport 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 elders new brighton.com.au

For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

19a Byron Street, Bangalow

02 6687 1500

SHARE ACCOM. SUNRISE f/furn, veg pref, n/s, cpl $240pw, sgl $160pw. Ph 0401302343

BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Self-storage sheds fr $25pw. 66871306

BANGALOW room in lovely house, own btrhm, sharing with one other, fem pref. $180pw plus bills & bond. 0431108308

STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow Ph 66871500

*THURS 6TH* MASSIVE HOUSE SALE 8am no earlier 118 Lawlers Lane, Bangalow. Bedroom suite, kid’s designer toys & clothes, TV, cookware, mountain buggy pram, porter cot & more

Weekly Rates 0401606707

NATIVE PLANTS The Largest range of native plants

REMOVALISTS

STH GOLDEN BCH 2 bedrooms, semi self-cont, $250pw. Ph 0401472056

DAEWOO LANOS SEDAN 2000, auto 1yr reg, VGC, $2,800 neg. 0422736404

MASSAGE TABLE ATHLEGEN Genesis. Plush upholstery, exc cond, portable 13.5kg, the whole set $400. 0413608927

WEBER Q 200 gas BBQ as new including stand, griddle, cover & 4kg gas bottle $480. Phone 0402521675

BRIDGLANDS

TOYOTA Cressida luxury family motoring NSW blue slip $1700 or $2350 with 12 month rego. Ph 66779540, 0412207322

SUFFOLK PARK Room with ensuite, own entry, unfurn, $250pw + bills. Ph 0425235991

BYRON lge quiet room furn/unfurn, great views, pool, WiFi, working couple pref, 2 mins Byron CBD/beach, n/s d/f & alc/f, veg house $300pw + exp. 0403168980

FEDERAL 711 Federal Dr Sun 9am - 12 clothes, kitchen, toys, bric-a-brac + more

To suit most makes & models

BYRON HINTERLAND Cabin on 12 acs, dual occ near Nat Park & waterfalls, half hr beach, roos, koalas etc, trop fruit trees, peace & quiet, $280,000. 0429882058

BACKLOAD TO SYDNEY NEXT WEEK 12 & 13 Feb approx 30 cubic metres Phone Tas 0409917646

Woman’s Shimano, Camerino 5 speed bike, as new $350. 0415416387

VACUUM BAGS

TOYOTA COROLLA Ascent, 5-door, red, auto, hatch, 2006, rego to July, 127,000km, $8995, good condition. Phone 0448429483

Byron Bay BROKEN HEAD RD, SUFFOLK PARK $450PW House 3 bed, 1 bath Available 07/03/14 CLIFFORD ST, SUFFOLK PARK $460PW Duplex 2 bed, 1 bath SLUG Available 11/02/14 GUMTREE PLC, BANGALOW $595PW House 4 bed, 2 bath Garden maintenance included Available Now CEMETERY RD, BYRON BAY $620PW House 4 bed, 1 bath DLUG Available 26/02/14 WILSONS CREEK RD, WILSONS CREEK $800PW House 4 bed, 2 bath Fully furnished Available Now Ray White Rental Centre 3/47 Byron Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 8911 rwbyronbay.com

WANTED. LANDLORDS & INVESTORS

For the efﬁcient management of your rental properties. Call today! NEW LISTING Corndale $430pw 3 Bed home on 12.7 acres with a part of the property on river frontage, in ground pool, air/con, fireplace, double carport. Avail now. NEW LISTING Bangalow $460pw 3 bed with open plan living, dishwasher & gas cooking, covered entertaining deck, wooden floors throughout. Pets OK. Bangalow $630pw Large modern, 3 br, 2 bath family home with polished floors, air con, DLUG, easy care gardens with veggie patch. Avail 1st March. Whian Whian $250pw Rural & rustic 1 bed + study with deck. Suitable for one or couple. Room for a horse or two. Avail now. Clunes $350pw Brick & tile 3 Bed home + office. Large living areas and formal dining. DLUG. Pets neg. Avail now. Clunes $420pw Spacious family home, 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, entertaining areas, SLUG, pets OK. Avail now. NEW LISTING Clunes $465pw 3 Bed Cottage on 3E D acres, wooden S A floors, Beautiful L E views over Clunes valley, solar HW and tank water. Rosebank $750pw Offering 2 gorgeous country homes with ‘Shabby Chic Furnishings’ Everything you could want from a Byron Hinterland Property. Avail end of April for 6 month lease.

6687 2479 bangalow real estate.com.au

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STUDIO/CABIN 25 minutes to Mullumbimby. $290pw neg for maintenance/bush regeneration. Suit cple/ sgle. Secluded & very quiet, rainforest location, views over valley. Avail 15th Feb. 3 mth lease with possible extension. Bond 4 weeks rent. Ph 0409287156 POSSUM CREEK 1br studio, open-plan modern kitchen & bathroom $350pw + bond. Phone 0421531796

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 BYRON EXECUTIVE HOME in town, restored Federation, full of character and luxury features. 4bdrm 2.5bthrm, double garage, fully secure and private $1450pw negotiable. Byron Beach Realty 66808110 SUFFOLK 1br renovated flat, beautiful bush view, quiet, solar, for sgl working person, $240pw + bills. Ph 0411360185 STH GOLDEN BCH granny flat, s/c, f/f, sgl only $180pw incl bills. Ph 66802493 POSSUM CREEK beautiful 3br, 2bthrm with pool on acreage. $500pw. 66872832 LENNOX HEAD Spacious granny flat studio, self-cont, 1br, sep kitchen/bthrm, inc all bills plus WiFi. Suit working person, $250pw plus bond. 0417733192 SMALL CARAVAN by water hole on friendly farm/community, 8 min Mullum. Suit single, clean-living, non-smoker. No pets. Bond req. $155pw. 0431702354 MAIN ARM rural studio $240pw, 8kms to Mullum. Ph 0438450987 STUDIO self-contained in Skinners Shoot Rd Byron, private setting $300pw incl bills. Phone 0400880979 FUNKY FORREST CARAVAN in Suffolk, $200pw. Avail now. Ph 0416218869. FEDERAL beautiful quiet attached studio, 1br, 1 living room on 11 acres with pool, suit 1 person, no pets, not suitable for kids $280pw. Ph 66884427

WANTED TO RENT SCHOOL TEACHER requires s-contained accommodation in Brunswick Hds or surrounds. Please ph 0458481561 SPACE FOR 6 metre shipping container. Phone 0413101244 Hi MO property owners, would you rent me a small area to put a self-sufﬁcient caravan & mature, spiritual woman, will pay $120pw. Pls text River 0431899144

TO LEASE Home Office Blues? Get away from it all! Small private space office (3x3) in A&I Estate, near Luscious cafe, avail now. Only $75pw+WiFi. Ph 0404899335 MULLUMBIMBY 97sqm office at $350pw & 32sqm shop at $220pw in Stuart St arcade. Ph 66801643 ARTISTS WANTED to share studio/ gallery space in Byron Arts & Industry Estate. Tracey 0431092618 or 66845045 WORKSHOPS FROM $50PW Billinudgel. Siwicki Real Estate 66851206 SHOP SPACE FOR RENT O.Shores available now Ph 0427204020 BRUNSWICK HEADS RETAIL SHOP OR OFFICE FINGAL ST incl kitchen (no stove) and wc, $250/week includes GST. TWEED ST 50sqm shopfront $1500/ month incl GST/ outgoings Siwicki Real Estate, 17 Fingal St Brunswick Heads. Phone 66851206 CORNERSTONE STUDIOS 2 studios both street front & reno’d looking for shop front businesses. 90sqm studio $350pw + GST & 60sqm studio + covered 4 x 5 area $270pw + GST. No live ins 0422558128 ART SPACES in Byron Art & Ind. Estate from $49pw. Ph Silva 0402909193

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 HIGHLY QUALIFIED FLORIST required to start immediatly. Ph Ros at Flowers on The Run on 0449256455

LOVE FILM? Got skills & free time to dedicate over the next 5 weeks? Join the Byron Bay Film Festival team www.bbff. com.au/volunteers Pastry Chef / General Kitchen Hand Required for night work from 1:30pm to 9pm, Mon-Fri. Prefer 5 yrs experience with pastry. Must be a team player, ﬁt and reliable, must be able to multi-skill. Involves product ordering and some supervision. PO Box 71 Byron Bay 2481 or info@byrongourmetpies.com.au MANAGER required for busy restaurant in Suffolk Park. Reliable, exp, avail 7 days. No travellers. Apply by email at yellowﬂowerindiandiner@gmail.com GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com

DESPATCH OPERATOR Must have 2 years experience as a Despatch Operator, preferably in the food industry. Must have a clean drivers licence (manual) and be able to use a small forklift. Experience working in a busy factory environment desirable. Computer literacy; i.e. entering of orders, manifests and receipts. Prefer MYOB experience. Be a motivated and enthusiastic self-starter. Take ownership of the position with a positive can do attitude. Work in the retail area in busy times. High attention to safety. Excellent phone skills ability to call customers in a professional manner, take and despatch orders without mistakes. Assist with stock takes and all general warehousing duties. Manual handling of up to 15kg boxes, ability to work in and out of a freezer. Any certiﬁcations and diplomas in logistics/warehousing and administration would be well received. If you enjoy a challenge to succeed, are customer focused and enjoy being part of a successful and dynamic team, please submit your resume via email to info@byrongourmetpies.com.au

MODELS 18+ years required. Nude female for Picture and People magazines. No experience required. All shapes and sizes. Backpackers welcome. Good money. Professional accredited ACP photographer. Ph 0413627846

SUCCULENT CAFE URGENTLY requires an exp chef/cook. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants not req’d to apply. Email resume: maree_patrick@yahoo.com

for rooﬁng company. Must hold current Building Licence. Call Gary 0404 801 847

EXPERIENCED VEGETARIAN cook. 2030 hours per week. Permanent resident preferable. Send resume to events@ byronyoga.com

- Byron Bay -

Do you have these ingredients? Exceptional customer service skills: passion for our concept & products: honest, reliable, hardworking & trustworthy: Physically able to lift and want to work in a fun & energetic environment. Email CV to thesource@iinet.net.au Thanks Paul 0481 275 272

Want a Pizza Oven at YOUR place? Ever wanted a brick oven in your very own backyard? We can help YOU! We’re professional brick oven builders that can build one for YOU!

F/T or P/T pos with beneﬁts. Immediate start. Please email covering letter, resume & refs to karen@crystalcastle.com.au by 09.02.14 Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted.

POINCIANA CAFÉ MULLUMBIMBY We require a Qualiﬁed Chef or experienced Cafe Cook for breakfast, lunch & early evening shifts. The position is for genuine job seekers. Reliable transport essential. Text 0402557497, Call 6684-4036 or Email details to nfo@poincianacafe.com

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ADMIN/RECEPTIONIST required for busy office. Must be highly organised, computer savvy, professional, good communication skills, well presented & experienced. Email CV to cathy@sanctuarybb. com. Close date 10/02/14.

Join the team of one of Australia’s most successful fashion labels. PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR (FULL-TIME)

WORK WANTED SPANISH CLEANER, GARDENER, NANNY Byron area. 0406057635 LOOKING FOR WORK Mature & reliable DRIVER/ CHAUFFEUR/ DELIVERY Impeccable driving history Full-time, part-time, casual J-Paul 0414883778 EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215

The Ironing Lady Free pick-up & delivery in Byron area $25 per hour. Angela 0414719680 HOUSE CLEANER Young, energetic & reliable $30/hr. Eco-friendly products. Ph 0422750060 FINE CARPENTRY inside/outside, new projects and repairs. Timbers cut to size. If you help, you pay less. For a quote ph Kevin 0412640350 CLEANER looking for extra work. Happy to join other cleaners, local. 0413034748

TUITION

Apply First Aid

HLTAID003 Workcover accredited 1-day course, CPR and refreshers welcome. Experienced instructor, Mullum. Next course Sunday 23 Feb Serge or Tara. 66804066, 0427107255

SING

MATHEMATICS TUTOR Qualiﬁed teacher with 30 yrs experience grades 3 to 10. Ph John 0452260595 GUITAR, Bass, Songwriting Enthusiastic Conservatorium teacher & performing musician. All styles. Rob Yeatman 0401519860

FRENCH CLASSES Recommencing Feb

Beginner 1 & 2 Conversation Call Françoise on 0417 250 600

WAREHOUSE ASSSITANT (CASUAL) employment@talulah.com.au

• Custom designs to suit YOUR needs. • All hand made and all guaranteed! • QUALITY materials made to last. • YOU will enjoy entertaining with YOUR very own oven. • Fun for the whole family, great for parties and dinners.

• Make fresh bread, pizza, roasts, roasted veges. We show you how! • Dry fruits for preserving. • Original Italian style, don’t be fooled by the cheap immitations online. • YOUR new brick oven is ready to be built.

Call 0403 080 613 for a FREE consultation caspita@tpg.com.au

Experienced 2IC for busy café

BUSINESS MANAGER to run small promotions bus. in music ind. Good admin & computer skills req. Ph 0421705145

Professional private tuition 0421330766 www.parissabouas.com

Restaurant Manager required for busy Byron cafe/restaurant Candidate must have minimum three years industry experience. Must be able to work under pressure and be able to communicate and liaise well with other team members as well as customers. Attention to detail and great customer service essential. Please forward resume with written references to: byronbayfresh@gmail.com.

ADMIN SUPPORT Support busy online sales consultant and work from home from your own computer. Must be experienced, analytical, dedicated, selfmotivated & accurate. Approx 4 hours per day to start. Flexible hours. Ph Peter 66841568

SUPERVISOR REQUIRED

CARER/HOME HELPER for Suffolk Park lady. P/time work, local only who qualiﬁes for Centrelink carers allowance. Email for more info: suffolkparkcare@gmail.com

Casual & Part time

PHARMACY ASSISTANT Byron Bay Location. Day, evening and weekend shifts to 34 hours per week. Retail pharmacy experience is essential. Dispensary experience is essential. Formal dispensary qualiﬁcations desired. Current references essential with contact details. Apply in writing to LiveLife Pharmacy 31 Jonson Street Byron Bay NSW 2481 with current resume. No telephone calls or drop-ins please. Applications close Mon 10 Feb 2014

Hotels2go.com.au SALES Promotional Manager req developing deals from online and TV adverts. Exp in sales, marketing or group buying required. Base + comm. Contract. Email lance@hotels2go.com.au with CV and contacts

HR TIPPER DRIVER casual/FT, must have RR experience, award wages, Monday to Friday, Byron. 0404822443

SALES TEAM

MACADAMIA CASTLE PART TIME HOSPITALITY TRAINEESHIP (Cert. III) 20+ hours pw. Would suit school leaver/ student. Above award renumeration for the right candidate. Send cover letter and CV to helen@macadamiacastle.com.au

wickedweasel new recruits wanted

We’re now seeking people to work in our manufacturing department. Successful applicants will form part of a great group of people, manufacturing world-class quality swimwear and clothing in beautiful Byron Bay.

Applicants must demonstrate:

࠮ Ability to work methodically and productively ࠮ Good hand-eye coordination ࠮ Ability to work in a team environment ࠮ 9LSPHIPSP[` HUK Å L_PIPSP[` ࠮ Sewing ability an advantage Email:

hr@wickedweasel.com

Address: 156 Jonson Street Byron Bay NSW 2481 Applications close Tuesday, February 11, 2014

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Beef & Beach @ Lennox Head has two positions available for extremely motivated professional minded people only. Assistant Restaurant Manager – must have previous experience in similar style restaurant. Only experienced careerminded people need apply as quality of staff is very high. Apprentice Chef 1st or 2nd year – must be passionate & willing to work hard & learn. Great working atmosphere and conditions for the successful applicants. Send a 1 page only resume to Troy at beefandbeach@thelennox.com.au

Want to Teach English Overseas? 6 week part-time TAFE TESOL course run at Byron Sports Complex Course starts: 10 March 2014 Cost: $1100.00

northcoast.tafensw.edu.au NC4831027

ROSEBANK converted church, serene & clean, suit quiet, tidy, eco-friendly professional person/s or artistic type. Min 12 months lease. $440pw inclusive fullymaintained gardens. 0414271038

MACADAMIA CASTLE RETAIL BUYER / SHIFT SUPERVISOR We are recruiting to ﬁll a permanent position for a supervisor and ﬁne food buyer. • 30+ hours /4 day wk ($1m department turnover). • Start mid-late February. • Great conditions and remuneration for the right applicant.

Essential qualities: • demonstrated supervisory ability and experience • good computer skills (Excel, point of sale, email, Word) • excellent communication & service skills • ﬂexibility & permanent local resident • previous retail buying experience desirable Please email CV & letter of interest to helen@macadamiacastle.com.au The Byron Shire Echo February 4, 2014 39

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PIANO LESSONS

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MULLUM PONY CLUB sign on 10am Sat 1 & 8 Feb at showground. 0423942766

BEST BODY RUB ANYWHERE Byron area, Mons & Thurs only, in-calls. No texts, call me. 0459108821

Fun lessons on a grand piano at Ocean Shores. All ages welcome. BA (Hons). Beg to Adv. 0478603595

PETS

TUTOR - MUSIC THEORY Susie 66802015 or 0417379708 MATHS TUTORING Qualiﬁed & practising teacher, 20 yrs exp, all levels. Ph Andrew 0413294982 JEWELLERY PMC Pure silver metal clay classes. Tues 10am - 4, $225 + materials. Soul Gold Studio 0419953639 LEARN SONGWRITING IN 6 WEEKS! Transform your ideas into amazing fullyﬂedged songs. Fab new course by Rob Yeatman. Byron Community College (Mullum). Enrol now 66843374

MUSICAL NOTES BYRON SOUND LOUNGE rehearsals, recording & PA hire. Ph 66808938

PIANO TUNING Tuner for Planet Music, Studio 301 & SAE College. R. Barkley. 0422221116 www.reubenbarkleypianotuning.com.au PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981. Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au THE SINGERS' STUDIO Vocal tuition specialising in technique, musicianship, harmony singing and repertoire. 30 years professional experience in jazz, opera, musical theatre & contemporary styles. Beginners to advanced, children & adults. Call Susie on 0417379708

BIRTHDAYS

Love is the Bug Happy Birthday Jules from the Echo Crew

DEBO Debo is a handsome 11 year old desexed male blue heeler. He is a healthy active boy, loves to chase balls and is very well behaved, not putting a paw out of place since in our care. His owner was forced to surrender him due to difﬁcult circumstances and he deserves a forever home now. If you can give Debo a permanent, loving home please contact the Friends of the Pound Rehoming Centre on 07 5524 8590 or Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home. COMPANION ANIMALS WELFARE INC.

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BEREAVEMENT NOTICE

Jacquie Lute

RETURN THANKS THE FAMILY OF JACK DONNELLY, who passed away on 17/1/2014, would like to thank friends, neighbours, community nursing and pallative care for the ﬂowers, cards and well wishes. We couldn't have got through this sad time without all your love and support.

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Little Otis is a 10yr old Maltese/Shihtzu x. Super friendly, loves children, dogs and cats too. Desexed, chipped and C5 Vac. Phone 0458 461 935 or 0488 415 444.

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Tenzing

With a gorgeous face like his, we don’t expect him to stay at the shelter long. Full of playfulness, this baby boy needs a new playmate. Could it be you? To meet Tenzing & our other amazing cats, visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby.

Open: Tues 2.30-4.30pm, Thurs 3-5pm, Sat 10-12 noon. Call AWL 6684 4070. PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER

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Chris Dobney

The state government says it plans to ensure that coastal property buyers are given clear and accurate advice by local councils on the impacts of coastal hazards such as erosion and flooding. The move comes as local councils, including Byron and Tweed shires, struggle with whether to create rock walls to protect private property or maintain longstanding policies of ‘managed retreat’ in areas subject to erosion. In 2012 Tweed Shire Council voted to build a revetment wall on Kingscliff beach to protect the surf club and caravan park, leading to resident accusations later that the wall was merely moving the problem.

Rock wall

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Hazzard put on public exhibition a draft planning circular recommending that councils distinguish between current and future hazards on Section 149 certificates. Section 149 certificates alert purchasers to risks on the land, which can restrict development, such as whether building is subject to flood-related development controls. ‘We want to ensure property owners and buyers are given clear, accurate and up-to-date information on coastal hazards,’ Mr Hazzard said. ‘It is sensible to clearly separate current and future hazards. ‘Councils need to make that decision based on sufficiently accurate and complete information that is as reliable as possible and is not broad brush, but which takes into account relevant information about local conditions.

Last year, Byron Shire Council voted to replace an ageing council sandbag wall at Be- ‘Certainty’ ‘What this planning circular longil beach, adjacent to million-dollar homes, with a ‘tem- delivers is certainty – certainty and consistency for councils, property owners and property buyers.’ The new planning circular follows advice to the NSW government from the NSW chief scientist and engineer, who in turn took advice from leading experts in sea-level rise, CSIRO’s Dr John Church and Dr John Hunter from the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre. The Coastal Expert Panel has also provided advice to the NSW government to help refine its approach. Mr Hazzard said the government had adopted the chief scientist’s recommendation that more regionally specific calculations be carried out, which took into account specific sea level, topography, flood risk and other conditions along the NSW coast. ‘The chief scientist rightly pointed out that NSW has the expertise – government, academia and research instiporary’ rock wall that critics tutions and the private sector say would cost more to remove that allows global models to be interpreted and adapted to than to put in place. Last week, planning and build much more precise loinfrastructure minister Brad cal models specific to various

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NSW coastal locations. ‘Following the chief scientist’s review, the NSW government is also considering the best and most suitable way to provide technical support for local councils in interpreting and translating new scientific findings, and assist them in developing strategies, infrastructure planning, and appropriate risk management related to sea-level rise and its impacts.’ Local government minister and Ballina MP Don Page said councils wanted simpler and clearer information on current and future coastal hazards in the face of complex and inconsistent scientific data.

Approaches vary ‘For landowners there has been uncertainty along the coast, with different councils applying different approaches to the way they determined notations on Section 149 certificates. ‘The proposed circular delivers clarity to all coastal councils by making a clear distinction between current and future exposure to coastal hazards, which could be very different in nature and require different management controls. ‘The NSW government is returning power to local communities who have been affected by Labor’s heavy-handed coastal policy. The government has already made it easier for landowners to place large sandbags on beaches as temporary coastal protection works during storms.’ Minister for the environment Robyn Parker said the Coastal Expert Panel is ‘working with the NSW government on practical advice to assist councils in their assessments’. ‘Managing erosion and other coastal hazards is a complex and challenging task – we want NSW to have the best plans, legislation and other arrangements in place to manage our valuable coastal areas,’ Minister Parker said. The draft planning circular is on public exhibition and submissions can be made until March 3 at www.planning.nsw. gov.au/proposals

Goodes good news for mental health Young Panther is a ‘greeter’. He is always ﬁrst to be waiting at the door when someone arrives at the adoption centre. That sums him up - a very friendly, conﬁdent and happy one year old. Despite not having had much of a go at life for the short time that he has been around, he is everyone’s friend. Kittens, cats and, very much people. A beautiful youngster with a personality to match. Glossy black with white bib and tail tip. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

LOST & FOUND LOST KEYS Subaru with 2 house keys. Lost on road Mullum/Byron. 0427089520 LOST: Tame, Yellow Peachface Lovebird. Federal area. If seen call 0414797144

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Born 25/04/1966 Died 27/01/2014

Loved and cherished. Jacquie will be sadly missed by her work friends and patients at North Coast Medical Centre and Brunswick Heads Medical Centre.

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Tenzing is the last of his litter & is hopeful a loving family will come for him soon.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rach xx

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Beyondblue CEO Kate Carnell AO has welcomed Adam Goodes’s winning the Australian of the Year award, saying it is a major step in helping to end discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Ms Carnell said that by having his fight against racism recognised with this award, Mr Goodes has been given an unprecedented platform that will result in more people than ever before hearing his message. This is vital in helping to end the discrimination many Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islanders still face, she said, with research showing that distress caused by discrimination is one of the major causes of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. The impact of discrimination on the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is highlighted by recent ABS statistics that show on average people in these communities are nearly three times more likely to die by suicide than non-Indigenous Australians. Similarly, while other ABS statistics show one in 10 non-

Indigenous Australians are highly distressed, that figure is three in 10 for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. Ms Carnell said while these figures are inextricably linked to the discrimination these people face, Mr Goodes was changing this. ‘This award acknowledges the ground-breaking work Adam has done already, but it is also an opportunity for him to spread his antidiscrimination message further and wider.’ See more at www.beyondblue.org.au/aboriginal.

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Byron Shire Council Notices COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS Council administration centre Opening hours: Front counter 9.00am to 4.00pm Switchboard: 8.30am to 4.30pm

6626 7000

Email council@byron.nsw.gov.au Web www.byron.nsw.gov.au Emergency after hours 6622 7022 Works Depot 6685 9300 Resident parking stickers Fax: 6684 3018 Sportsﬁeld information line 6626 7111 SES Controller 6684 3444 Rural Fire Service 6684 3662 Myocum Waste & Recycling Centre 6684 1870 BRSCC (Byron Regional Sport and Cultural Complex) 6685 5911 Community Access Points: Documents on exhibition are available for review at the Council Administration Centre (Mullumbimby), Bangalow Post Ofﬁce, Chincogan Real Estate Ocean Shores, Suffolk Beachfront Holiday Park and Brunswick Heads Library.

BRUNSWICK HEADS MEMORIAL HALL BRUNSWICK VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE More Committee members required Would you like to contribute to the betterment of our Shire by assisting with the management operations of a community facility? Council is currently calling for nominations for additional volunteer members to assist the Section 355 Committees managing either the: • Brunswick Heads Memorial Hall, Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads or • Brunswick Valley Community Centre, South Beach Road, Brunswick Heads Further information on these facilities, Guide to Operation of Section 355 Committees and recent meeting minutes can be found on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/section355-committees. To be part of either of these Committees, an application for nomination must be submitted on an approved nomination form. Nomination forms and guidelines can be obtained at the Council Administration Centre, community access points and are also available on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/expressions-of-interest. Nominations close: Friday 7 February 2013 Enquiries: Jean Ellis 02 6626 7045

PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 The following development applications have been received by Byron Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s website at http://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/development-applications-onexhibition, or at the Council administrative centre during ordinary ofﬁce hours. For further information on making a submission please refer to the factsheet ‘Making a submission on a development application’ available at Council or online at http://www.byron. nsw.gov.au/submissions-on-development-applications. There are also requirements in relation to the disclosure of political gifts and donations. Refer to Council’s website to satisfy yourself that you are complying with your disclosure obligations prior to lodging a submission at http://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ political-donations. Please quote the development application number and property description when making a submission.

EXHIBITION CLOSES 17 FEBRUARY 2014 10.2012.347.2. – BANGALOW 50 Byron Street (Lot 5 Sec 6 DP 4358) Chris Lonergan – Town Planner: S96 to amend condition No 3 to reduce the extent of remediation on the site 10.2014.6.1 – TYAGARAH 95 Yaron Road (Lot 49 DP 881232) Ardill Payne & Partners: To construct an animal shelter and undertake a special purpose subdivision to create a 0.38ha lot upon which the animal shelter will be situated

REQUEST FOR QUOTES Interim Cleaning Arrangements at Sandhills Early Childhood Centre Council is requesting quotes for cleaning services at Sandhills Early Childhood Centre, 6 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay. Documentation and speciﬁcations can be obtained from Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/requests-for-quotation. We are looking for dedicated and reliable cleaners who can undertake work at Sandhills between the hours of 6.00pm and 6.00am to ensure the cleanliness of the Centre for weekday operations. The Centre uses only environmentally sustainable products in the interest of the children’s health and wellbeing. Submissions close: Monday 3 March 2014 Enquiries: Fasha Steen 02 6685 8118

COUNCIL MEETINGS THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2014 Council meetings are scheduled to be held at Station Street, Mullumbimby.

9.00am – Ordinary Meeting To see the full list of items that will be discussed at the meeting, please refer to Council’s block advertising in last week’s Echo, Echonetdaily or go to Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/meetings.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MY JOURNEY KIT Every day 33 women in Australia are being told they have breast cancer and 8 lose their lives to this disease. The “My Journey Kit” is a free resource for newly diagnosed women. The Kit contains comprehensive information based on other women’s experiences, messages of hope and inspiration, regional information about support services and a personal record. For a free kit call 1300 785 562 or email www.bcna.org.au. For My Journey Kit promotional posters and pamphlets call 1800 500 258.

Please note: The canvassing of Council or Sandhills staff in relation to this request for quote will automatically result in disqualiﬁcation of offending quoters.

FREE HIRE SUNSMART MARQUEE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS Byron Shire Council is working with Cancer Council in NSW to foster a SunSmart community and has a large marquee for use at community events. The 4.5 x 3 metre SunSmart Marquee is a generous gift from Cancer Council in recognition of Byron Shire Council’s efforts to raise community awareness about the importance of sun protection. The SunSmart Marquee will meet a strong need in the community for shade shelters and in the long run could help to prevent skin cancer. Providing both sun and rain protection, the marquee will be available all year round for local sport and community groups to borrow free from the Council. For the Marquee Procedure and Use Form go to Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au and look under publications/forms and applications. For more SunSmart information visit www.cancercouncil.com. au/sunsmart or call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20. Information and bookings: Kerry Cameron 02 6626 7000 Mon–Wed.

www.byron.nsw.gov.au DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED Section 101 EP&A Act 1979 and Clause 124 EP&A Regulations 2000 The following development consents, together with any conditions imposed may be inspected free of charge at Council’s administration centre during ordinary ofﬁce hours. The validity of these consents cannot be questioned in any legal proceeding except those commenced in the Land & Environment Court by any person within 3 months of this notice.

APPLICATIONS APPROVED 10.2014.11.1 – SUFFOLK PARK 28 Macgregor Street (Lot 2 DP 30037) Tree removal – one tree 10.2013.548.1 – OCEAN SHORES 6 Narrogal Court (Lot 194 DP 238456) Two lot subdivision 10.2013.526.1 – GOONENGERRY Mafeking Road (Lot 2 DP 609995) Construction of a dwelling, carport, garden shed and tree removal 10.2013.610.1 – MULLUMBIMBY 1 Banksia Place (Lot 1 DP 624203) Alteration/additions to existing dwelling 10.2010.312.2 – BANGALOW 13 Lismore Road (Lot 5 DP 24009) S96 to modify window size (alteration/additions to existing dwelling) 10.2012.493.2 – BYRON BAY 3 Cain Court (Lot 76 DP 772011) S96 to amend ﬂoor plan and make corrections to development consent (Strata subdivision and alterations/additions to expanded house module to create a separate dwelling) 10.2013.598.1 – BYRON BAY 15 Coral Court (Lot 33 DP 260562) Swimming pool and front fence 10.2013.506.1 – MULLUMBIMBY 16 Ann Street (Lot 31 & 32 Sec 4 DP 4721) Torrens Title subdivision of two lots into two lots, demolition of a garage and construction of a dwelling-house 10.2013.525.1 – BYRON BAY Butler Street (Lot 389 DP 728537 & Lot 390 DP 728538) Erection and use of temporary structures for circus (March 2014) 10.2013.563.1 – SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 10 Beach Avenue (Lot 85 DP 31166) Secondary dwelling and attached garage 10.2013.585.1 – EWINGSDALE 8 Angus Place (Lot 3 DP 792580) Conversion (studio to dwelling) secondary dwelling 10.2013.591.1 - BYRON BAY 46 Bayshore Drive (Lot 10 Sec DP 1131337) Two storey dwelling, garage and swimming pool 10.2013.567.1 – COORABELL 492 Coolamon Scenic Drive (Lot 2 DP 579176) Studio 10.2014.16.1 – BYRON BAY 14 Tallowood Crescent (Lot 15 DP 258945) Tree removal – six trees

APPLICATIONS REFUSED 10.2013.509.1 – WILSONS CREEK 88 Alidenes Road (Lot 34 DP 857134) Subdivision to create two lots 10.2013.518.1 – BYRON BAY 26 Cavvanbah Street (Lot 5 Sec 54 DP 758207) Removal of existing dwelling-house and nine trees, construction of a bed and breakfast establishment with use of part of building as a restaurant (cafe) and construction of a secondary dwelling

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Probably the greatest game that ever was Eve Jeffery

Netball is just awesome! There, I’ve said it. But seriously, netball really is awesome. Netball is a sport that can be played by both men and women, and can be played by mixed teams. The skills that make a great netballer are athleticism, stamina, endurance, agility and strategic thinking. It is a game that requires strength, but not necessarily force. But the ultimate skill is the ability to be a team player – the absolute best netballers know how to be cohesive. Check out some Australian Diamonds footage and you’ll get what I mean. Netball is a non-contact sport that is inclusive and accessible to just about everyone from school age to seniors.

At 21 years of age, Hayley Walker is a shining example that playing a sport doesn’t have to end when you finish school. In her 16th year of the game, Hayley is still going strong and loving her weekly outings during winter. Photo Tree Faerie

Australia is traditionally known as the most successful

netball team in international netball: we have won ten of

the thirteen world netball championships, in addition

to being the current world champions and ranked first in the IFNA world rankings. Mullum netballer Hayley Walker has been playing the game since she was six years old. Fifteen years in an amateur sport is a long time but Hayley, who usually plays goal attack, just can’t get enough of the game. ‘I love the sport,’ she says. ‘It brings out a competitive spark yet I can still have fun and laugh. ‘I love playing in Mullum because it’s in the same place every week and it’s great to catch up and socialise with local girls.’ Netball is huge in the Byron shire and it’s a great winter warmer for both fun and fitness. Anyone interested in playing netball this year is encouraged to attend one of

the following sign-ons. If you are unable to get to a signon please contact the relevant club official to ensure your position in a team. Bangalow: Wed 19 and 26 Feb 4–6pm on the back deck at the Bangalow Hotel. Contact Trudy 6687 2848. Byron Bay: Wed 19 Feb 3.30–5pm and Sat 22 Feb 9–11am at the Byron Rec Grounds. Contact Nikki 0438 853 932. Main Arm: Contact Noreen 0438 181 219 a/h or Sarah 6684 1487 a/h by 24 Feb. Mullumbimby: Sat 15 Feb 9–11am at the Brunswick Byron Clubhouse in Mullumbimby. Contact Narelle 6684 3870. Ocean Shores: Sat 15 Feb 9–11am at Ocean Shores Shopping Village. Contact Joanne 6680 1857 a/h or Janine 6680 5067 a/h.

Ian and Ken win Australia Day Shootout Moonshine Rugby up and running Dean Trevaskis

The Moonshiners Rugby Club are ready to roll in 2014. Committee positions have been finalised after a hotly contested AGM with John Geddes holding off all challengers to retain the presidency. The traditional Brunswick Heads Super Saturday home games are set to become extravaganzas with three games to satisfy the appetites of the Rugby faithful.

The Shiners will field a president’s cup and a Second Grade senior side with Brunswick Valley Junior Under18s also playing on Saturdays. Shane Ivey lines up for his second year as coach and in addition to skills, fitness and Rugby know-how he will be looking to further develop his trademark ‘bit of mongrel’ into a team with that came agonisingly close to a premiership last year. Word on the ground is the club has secured the services

of an absolute gun Number 8 arriving directly from Wales in March. Training kicks off this week on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6pm at the Stan Thompson Fields, Brunswick Heads. For newcomers to the Shire the Moonshiners offer a playing and social experience that is legendary. There are still a few spots left on the bandwagon so jump on board and get involved.

John and Julia Maddock, who were runners-up, with Stuart Brady from sponsor Grant & Brady Accountants, and Ian Howard and Ken Jones, who were the winners of the event for 2014. Photo Rebecca Brady

More than 300 players took part in the annual Grant & Brady Accountants Australia Day Shootout at the Ocean Shores Country Club over the Australia Day long weekend. A unique format of a 4-ball best ball, 4-ball aggregate and a 2-person ambrose provided members and visitors with good challenge of their golfing skills and with more than $1,500 in prizes the competition was fierce. Despite a bit of well-overdue rain, conditions were excellent and the greens staff had the course looking picture perfect for the event. The

overall winners, Ian Howard and Ken Jones, led after the first day and they never looked like being headed, although a bogey on the last hole of the last day had them a bit anxious. Even though they finishing third last on day one,

John and Julia Maddock persevered and powered home on the second and third days to secure second place. The best mixed team went to Colin and Gayle Foulis and Snow Downes and John Whitlock took out the best Men’s prize.

Shiners during the 2013 Grand Final. Photo Tree Faerie

Sisters are doin’ it for Sochi The women of the 2014 Winter Olympics The 2014 Australian Olympic Team is making history and the Sochi Games haven’t even started yet. Not only will Australia send its biggest team ever to a winter Games – with 60 ath-

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letes – but, for the first time in history, the team will have more women than men. Thirty-one of the nation’s finest, most fearless young women will take to the ice and snow next month, with 29 Aussie men also in action. At the Vancouver 2010 Olympics there were 20 men and 20 women. At the London 2012 summer Games the

team comprised 224 men and 186 women. Since Australia has competed at every modern summer Olympic Games since 1896, and all but four winter Games, this is an historic team in the proud history of Australian Olympic teams. ‘I think it’s quite exciting – it means that more girls are getting out there and partici-

pating, and doing well,’ said Kim Crow, chair of the Australian Olympic Committee’s (AOC) Athletes’ Commission. ‘It shows that women can achieve things at the highest level.’ Crow, a dual Olympian, won two medals in London, was named International Rower of the Year in 2013

and is a strong inspiration for Australian women in sport. ‘The great thing about the Olympics is that you get exposed to a variety of sports,’ she said. ‘One thing that I think keeps women out of sport is that the options seem limited. It’s important for girls to know that there’s more than just hockey or netball on offer.’

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12 lots sold in stage 3 of Tallowood Ridge Since Stage 3 of Tallowood Ridge in Mullumbimby was released in late October, 12 of the 19 lots have sold, ‘making it the most successful land release in the past ten years’, say the developers. Of the twelve sales in Stage Three to date nine have been to locals, with only three going to buyers from outside the Byron shire. One of these was the O’Connor family from Perth. ‘We have two young children so with the community atmosphere and playground Tallowood seemed like a good choice,’ said Elissa O’Connor. ‘It seems like a very friendly place. We take our kids to the playground and are meeting the neighbours. Investmentwise it’s so reasonably priced to buy the land and build there in comparison to elsewhere.’ Pat Gadowski and her husband plan to move from Ocean Shores when their house is built in Stage 3. ‘I’m happy,’ said Pat. ‘My husband and I are downsizing and we were thinking of a good location to retire. It’s good because it’s central to everything. Tallowood caters to all age groups and lifestyles, from young families to mature people, with all the walkways and cycleways they have.’

Community facilities being built as a part of stage 3 include two football fields and a cricket pitch in season. Stage 3 also includes the community’s highest land. ‘Being the most elevated these lots offer breezes in summer and in winter they are up to 5° warmer as they are up and out of the valley where the cooler air settles,’ said John Bennett, one of the collective of directors of Tallowood Ridge. ‘On top of all this the higher lots have panoramic views, with Mount Chincogan to the north-east and Mount Warning to the north-west.’ According to local real estate agent Adam Mangleson, who has purchased two lots at Tallowood Ridge himself, value is driving the strong sales above all else. ‘The value is certainly there,’ said Adam. ‘Buyers are simply finding they can build a much better home for the same price as buying an existing home in the area. Plus they get the parks, NBN coverage and all the infrastructure.’ Find out more at www.tallowoodridge.com.

250 Acres In Picturesque Uki – Motivated Seller A unique opportunity to purchase ‘Terragon’, one of the largest parcels of land available in the Uki area, offering a wealth of potential uses including commercial farming, small-holding and eco-tourism. Conveniently located within a short drive of the ever so popular village of Uki, this large rural land holding is guaranteed

to increase in value as the block can be subdivided into two (subject to council approval). Private Sale. Please contact Ben on 0400 160 547 for further information.

$350,000

Available land at Tallowood Ridge.

Zone Homes can put the Great Australian Dream within reach of first home buyers Designing a new home with a flexible built-in rental option, producing between $300 and $500 a week, depending on location, to help pay off the mortgage will become a popular option for Australia’s new home buyers who are being increasingly locked out of the market by rising house prices, according to Archicentre, the building design and inspection service of the Australian Institute of Architects. General manager of Archicentre, Cameron Frazer, said the Zone Home concept opened up a total new way of looking at the design of the ‘Great Australian Dream’, turning it into a home that can meet people’s financial and social needs through their lifecycle. Mr Frazer said, ‘When people are young they need to save to purchase a home; when they

are older they look to downsize, stay in their own home and raise funds for their retirement. ‘The Zone Home is designed to look like a normal home from the exterior; however, internally it is designed with two separate zones that provide separate living areas allowing

Zone Home design by RMR Architects director Renuka Rodrigo.

the home to operate as two separate residences. The two residences can be easily converted into one home by simply opening up strategically located pre-planned doorways.’ The Zone Home is an extension of the Granny Flat concept, which has been accepted widely in Australia; however, the accommodation is under the one roof. Archicentre’s architects report an increasing trend in the design concept area of people zoning their homes to provide parents and children with some space for independent living. An Australian Bureau of Statistics recent survey, which showed that just under half the adults surveyed aged 18 to 28 have never left home

mainly because they couldn’t afford to, reveals the depth of the housing affordability and rental crisis. A Zone Home policy would make it easy for people to ‘Zone Off ’ and rent areas of their homes in the future. Mr Frazer said that the economy is changing and we are about to enter into a tougher area on employment and wage growth, which is being dramatically outstripped by rising housing costs, escalated by government infrastructure costs placed on first home buyers. ‘In this climate the Zone Home concept could become a winner for both new home buyers and the government by stimulating new home purchases and boosting employment in the building industry,’ Mr Frazer said. To promote the Zone Home concept Archicentre has released plans of a Zone Home on its website at www. archicentre.com.au.

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Tranquil Bushland Hideaway – Burringbar - $690,000 This very clean & tidy property and home provides you with a serene bush and park like outlook. Brick home with 3 bedrooms, substantial living areas, large double shed, set in beautiful quiet - very private setting overlooking a massive dam. The space invites you to meander the parkland at the water’s edge and to roam the walking trails through bush land. Or, just meander!

A beautiful place to ‘come home to’ & ‘to get away from it all’.

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43 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. Innovatively designed architectural three bedroom home Perfectly placed on the block for privacy Designed for entertaining and lifestyle Capturing the essence of Byron

On Tallow Beach this 2 bedroom Currently with a $50k income approx beach cottage is the most affordable with potential to improve increase beachfront property in the area. Fully with renovation. furnished and in good condition, Price $695,000. Set on approx. 800m² in a tranquil, leafy Call Richard on 0414 012 355 or email setting this is the way Byron used to be. ben09@mac.com $695,000 Rare opportunity and won’t last long.

INSPECT TODAY! Auction 10am onsite Saturday February 15. Michele Jackson 0407 906 301.

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2/7 Gara St, Ocean Shores. Contemporary duplex, light and spacious, located in quiet cul-de-sac, next to a coastal rainforest. Walking distance to shopping centre, pre-school & medical centre Lovely tropical and native gardens The northerly aspect helps cool in the summer and warm in the winter High ceilings, open plan design, skylights, sliding doors to the gardens Modern kitchen equipped with Blanco s/s appliances and spacious storage

All rooms have sliding doors leading out to private patios Large ensuite for the master bedroom, plus two bedrooms with spa bathroom Only 30 minutes to Gold Coast Airport and 15 minutes to Byron Bay Price $425,000. Mal McPherson 0404 360 586. Professionals Brunswick Heads/Ocean Shores.

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Auction 11.30am at the Brunswick Heads RSL Auxiliary Hall View Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am Contact David Mutkins 0421 906 460 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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South Golden Beach 63 Helen Street • Walk to surf via footbridge, cycle to school • 3 bedroom (built-ins), single bathroom home • Liberal loungeroom, separate dining/ kitchen • Covered entertaining area overlooking rear yard • Single lock up garage with internal entry • Renovate to suit your taste, ideal investment

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Bangalow

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â&#x20AC;˘ Beautifully renovated, modern, character home â&#x20AC;˘ Convenient, in town location, walk to everything â&#x20AC;˘ Fabulous outdoor decks & living spaces â&#x20AC;˘ Separate studio, great for home ofĂ&#x2020;ce or guests â&#x20AC;˘ &orgeous rural outlook with stunning Ă&#x2020;g tree â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious living, separate dining â&#x20AC;˘ Lush, tropical gardens â&#x20AC;˘ Off-street parking, rear-lane access

â&#x20AC;˘ Appealing, quality family home in heart of Bangalow â&#x20AC;˘ Entertain your family and friendR on the large timAer deBJR â&#x20AC;˘ +eafy eleUated outlooJ â&#x20AC;˘ /arquetry Ă&#x2021;ooring and bay windows â&#x20AC;˘ Open plan living â&#x20AC;˘ Sought after location â&#x20AC;˘ Close to schools, childcare sporting Ă&#x2020;elds â&#x20AC;˘ minutes to Byron Bay beaches

30 Granuaille Rd, BANGALOW Open house Saturday 10 - 10.30am Janice Maple 0401 026 359

2 Hanlon Court, BANGALOW Open house Saturday 11 - 11.30am Janice Maple 0401 026 359

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Auction 27th February 6pm in Our Rooms

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Grand Bangalow House

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Brick Family Home

â&#x20AC;˘ Rare approved dual occupancy â&#x20AC;˘ Timber, 4 bed, bath home bed cottage â&#x20AC;˘ Large, leafy block with reserve behind â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet, private location in cul-de-sac â&#x20AC;˘ Appealing style homes

â&#x20AC;˘ Beautiful old home with charm & character â&#x20AC;˘ Fabulous position adjoining Bangalow Showgrounds â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious living, wrap-around verandahs, Ă&#x2021;eWible Ă&#x2021;oor plan â&#x20AC;˘ Prime Bangalow village address

â&#x20AC;˘ Incredible views over Bangalow & district â&#x20AC;˘ Smart modern presentation â&#x20AC;˘ New open-plan kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Large renovated bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ Quality timber Ă&#x2021;ooring throughout â&#x20AC;˘ 'uge covered timber deck

â&#x20AC;˘ Central location to village centre â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious family home â&#x20AC;˘ Two living areas â&#x20AC;˘ Open-plan kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ &ood practical Ă&#x2021;oor plan â&#x20AC;˘ Fully fenced back garden â&#x20AC;˘ Double lock garage

5 Cedar Court, BANGALOW Open house Sat 1 - 1.30pm Janice Maple 0401 026 359

BANGALOW Interest Over Inspection by appointment $690,000 Janice Maple 0401 026 359

Forthcoming Auction

59 Granuaille Crescent, BANGALOW Open house Sat 12 - 12.30pm Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412

BANGALOW Inspection by appointment $550,000 Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412

$535,000

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â&#x20AC;˘ Rolling rural vistas to surrounding hills â&#x20AC;˘ Range of lot sizes, prices and aspects â&#x20AC;˘ Deep red soil lots â&#x20AC;&#x201C; easy garden establishment â&#x20AC;˘ All services connected to near level lots

â&#x20AC;˘ Conveniently located shops & schools â&#x20AC;˘ Level easy care block â&#x20AC;˘ Brick & tile construction â&#x20AC;˘ Near new bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ Open plan kitchen/dining â&#x20AC;˘ Tandem carport plus storage â&#x20AC;˘ Well presented throughout

â&#x20AC;˘ Best location in Bangalow â&#x20AC;˘ Elevated land, hinterland views â&#x20AC;˘ Private cul-de-sac location â&#x20AC;˘ 6alk to everything in the village â&#x20AC;˘ min to Byron Bay & beaches â&#x20AC;˘ Building plans available

BANGALOW Inspection by appointment Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412

BANGALOW bySat appointment From Inspection Open house y 11 - 11.30am $285,000 Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412

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BANGALOW Inspection by appointment $529,000 Tracey Wild 0411 668 338

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Then talk to the Bangalow and Hinterland Specialists

$355,000

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Newes Rd, Coorabell

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Myocum Rd, Myocum

The Manse Rd, Myocum

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Granuaille Rd, Bangalow

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17/64 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay 3

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Interest Over $629,000

One of the most beautiful complexes in Byron Bay Large bedrooms, north aspect adjacent to golf course Single level with no stairs and ample storage Pool, tennis court and established gardens in complex

Open: By Appointment Enquiries: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

2/22 Bay Street, Byron Bay 2

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Premium location opposite beach Popular Bay Street apartments Live in or enjoy rental return CBD location but peaceful and private

Open: Wednesday, 5 February 2014 1.00–1:30pm Auction: Auction Pending Enquiries: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232

103 Federal Drive, Federal 4

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Character home, fully renovated Breathtaking views Horizon pool and tennis court Easy care 8 acre block with established gardens Quick access to Federal and Bangalow

Interest Over $1,750,000 Open: Saturday, 8 February 2014 3.00–3.30pm Enquiries: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

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6685 8466 35 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au

25/24 Scott Street, Byron Bay 2

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90 McGettigans Lane, Ewingsdale Auction

Approved timber treehouse on elevated 509m2 block Over 3 levels - private and secluded Ocean views across the treetops Full resort facilities available

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Auction

Rustic 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home Touches of grandeur and ageless features Beautiful gardens and grounds Just over 2 level acres of complete privacy

Open: By Appointment Auction: Saturday, 8 March 2014 11.00am Onsite Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649

Open: Saturday, 8 February 2014 3.00–3:30pm Auction: Saturday, 1 March 2014 11.00am Onsite Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649

30/24 Scott Street, Byron Bay

162 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park

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Auction Interest Over $900,000

Owner must sell! Exclusive timber 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom treehouse Expansive decks, hot tub, ocean and treetop views to Broken Head Full resort facilities available

Open: Saturday, 8 February 2014 1.00–1:30pm Auction: Saturday, 15 February 2014 10.00am Onsite Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649

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Auction Interest Over $999,000

Solid beachside 6 bedroom/3 bathroom home Includes approved 2 bedroom granny ﬂat Great income options available Level 893sqm allotment, rear lane access, 3 bay carport

Open: Saturday, 8 February 2014 12.00–12.30pm Auction: Saturday, 15 February 2014 1.00pm Onsite Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649

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ct io n Au Byron Bay 9 Carlyle Street

Idyllic Retreat in Central Byron Auction 22nd February at 12.30pm onsite View Saturday 12.00pm to 12.30pm Contact Liam Annesley 0417 780 795

A unique opportunity to get your hands on one of the last quarter-acre blocks in town. Currently the property consists of three dwellings, one house and two x 2br flats. Dwelling one â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A timber cottage with two x two bedroom self-contained flats that brings in $1040 per week. Dwelling two â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Unique architect designed home for inner CBD living and low maintenance. Lush gardens and large timber deck set the scene for the Byron Bay hideaway you are looking for. Downstairs is a very large open plan living/dining room, one bedroom, ensuite and amazing chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen. Upstairs is an enormous studio with high ceilings and spacious bathroom and timber floors, providing light, space and sea breezes.

Byron Bay 53-59 Broken Head Road

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Byron Bay Bed & Breakfast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Must Sell! Create a remarkable lifestyle with this approved Bed & Breakfast next door to award winning Byron At Byron and opposite the Byron Bay Golf Course. Major changes to the building have occurred but now the owner has to sell. â&#x20AC;˘ 5 bedrooms with ensuite and built ins â&#x20AC;˘ 6 bathrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bedroom Bed & Breakfast on 5 acres â&#x20AC;˘ Refreshment room 30sqm to be open to the public â&#x20AC;˘ Double carport with attached shed â&#x20AC;˘ Fantastic exposure in Byron Bay â&#x20AC;˘ Partly renovated

LJ Hooker Byron Bay 02 6685 7300

Development approval has been granted to demolish the old house and build two modern 3 bedroom town houses in a two stage strata plan.

Suffolk Park 8 Caniaba Crescent

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Impressive Suffolk Park Home Auction 15th February, 2014. 1pm on site View Saturday 1.00pm to 1.30pm Contact Liam Annesley 0417 780 795 Glen Irwin 0418 604 080

LJ Hooker Byron Bay 02 6685 7300

Quality designed with a functional floor plan, providing multiple living and entertaining areas. Upon entering the home you will impressed with the abundance of space and light, high ceilings and striking timber floors, gourmet kitchen with huge pantry and ample storage and bench space and a cool room for the chef or wine connoisseur. The accommodation features oversized master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe and courtyard. Adjacent are two generous sized bedrooms with built ins and a fourth bedroom located at the entrance making it a perfect HVFTU SPPN PS IPNF PGGJDF ÂŞ" TVOOZ SFBS ZBSE XJUI WFHFUBCMF patch, lush gardens and undercover verandahs are a perfect place to have friends over for the summer barbecue.

Auction 22 February 2014. 11.00am on site View Thursday 11.00am to 11.30am Saturday 11.00am to 11.30am Contact Liam Annesley 0417 780 795 lannesley.byronbay@ljh.com.au LJ Hooker Byron Bay 02 6685 7300

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Property in Focus

Broken Head entertainer with space and tranquility The owners have made the move and reduced the price to sell. Being a wonderful home living by the beach and having 109 acres around you for privacy makes this Broken Head oasis the perfect escape. This architect masterbuilt home is occupying an impressive 2837 sqm parcel with picturesque surroundings and abundant wildlife, the open layout maximises the view, light and coastal breezes. Broken Head is one of Byron Bay’s best kept secrets just minutes of some of the best beaches on the north coast without the crowds; close to shops and popular cafes.

Billinudgel 7 Bonanza Drive

The plan is perfect with an upstairs master bedroom retreat, so, mum and dad can keep an eye on the kids in the yard. Three bedrooms below have clear views and decent separation from each other. The main living areas are open for the breezes with large undercover veranda and central courtyard, great for entertaining or relaxing with a good book.

Approved three units and manager’s residence Level 1000sqm, ready to build on in a prime business precinct and access to the Pacific Highway. This site is one of the last remaining lots this close to Byron Bay. DA approved for three industrial units and manager’s residence, this unique offering offers endless opportunity and incomes. Make no mistake, the vendors have committed themselves to sell and this property will be sold. Land 1000sqm: DA unit 1 – 191sqm, DA unit 2 – 150sqm, DA unit 3 – 145.7sqm including manager’s residence.

Combine the best parts of your lifestyle into one property! Address: 6/591 Broken Head Road, Broken Head. Price: $1,100,000 Agent: Liam Annesley 0417 780 795

• Fully fenced • Flood free • 9 carparks. • Access to Pacific Highway & Gold Coast/ Brisbane Airport.

Auction 10.30am on site 1 March Contact Liam Annesley 0417 780 795 Neil Cameron 0419 274 798

LJ Hooker Byron Bay 6685 7300

OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS BANGALOW REAL ESTATE & BYRON HINTERLAND PROPERTIES 3 Paperbark Place, Bangalow. Wed 11am-12pm 112 Bangalow Road, Nashua. Thu & Sat 1-2pm

5/9 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. Sat 12-12:30pm 53-59 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Sat 1-1:30pm 196 Broken Head Road, Newrybar. Sat 1-1:30pm 52 Fig Tree Lane, Myocum. Sat 2-3pm

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30 Granuaille Road, Bangalow. Sat 10-10.30am 2 Hanlon Court, Bangalow. Sat 11-11.30am 5 Leslie Street, Bangalow. Sat 11-11.30am Lot 18 Koranba Place, Coorabell. Sat 12-12.30pm 59 Granuaille Rd, Bangalow. Sat 12-12.30pm 5 Cedar Court Bangalow. Sat 1-1.30pm

ELDERS NEW BRIGHTON / OCEAN SHORES 63 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 10-10.45am

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY 2/22 Bay Street, Byron Bay. Wed 1-1.30pm. 92 Broken Head Road, Newrybar. Sat 10-10.30am 19 Ivory Curl Place, Bangalow. Sat 11-11.30am 57 James Gibson Drive, Clunes. Sat 11-11.30am 21 Kalemajere Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 11-11.30am 16 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 11-11.30am 162 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 12-12.30pm 3/37 Childe Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12-12.30pm 3 Fern Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 12-12.30pm 30/24 Scott Street, Byron Bay. Sat 1-1.30pm 8/2 Duroon Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 1.30-2pm 103 Federal Drive, Federal. Sat 3-3.30pm 90 McGettigans Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 3-3.30pm

LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS 16 Peter Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 11-11.30am 2 Elma place, Brunswick Heads. Sat 12-12.30pm 7 Shara Boulevard, Ocean Shores. Sat 1-1.30pm

LJ HOOKER BYRON BAY 8 Caniaba Crescent, Suffolk Park. Thu 11-11:30am Figtree Fields, Ewingsdale. Daily 10-12am 31 Prestons Lane, Tyagarah. Sat 10-10:30am 8 Caniaba Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 11-11:30am 9 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12-12:30pm

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43 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. Thu & Sat 10am to 11am

RAINE&HORNE BYRON BAY 7 Pepperbush Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 11-11.30am 52 Fig Tree Lane, Myocum. Sat 2-3pm

RAY WHITE BYRON BAY 16 Beech Drive, Suffolk Park. Thu & Sat 2pm-2.30pm 3/55 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay. Thu 5pm-5.30pm & Sat 12.30-1pm 813 Myocum Road, Myocum. Thu 6.15–7.15pm & Sat 10-11am 14 Brooklet Road, Newrybar. Sat 11am-11.30am 93 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Sat 11am-11.30am 3/55 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay. Sat 12.30pm-1pm 4/26 Beech Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 12pm-12.30pm

AUCTIONS BANGALOW REAL ESTATE & BYRON HINTERLAND PROPERTIES Auction 2pm onsite February 22 112 Bangalow Road, Nashua. Inspect Thu & Sat 1-2pm

ELDERS BANGALOW Auctions 6pm in our rooms February 27 30 Granuaille Road, Bangalow 2 Hanlon Court, Bangalow

ELDERS NEW BRIGHTON / OCEAN SHORES Auction 10.45am February 8. Register from 10am 63 Helen Street, South Golden Beach

PROFESSIONALS BYRON BAY Auction 10am Saturday February 15 43 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay

RAY WHITE BYRON BAY

Auction 11am onsite Saturday February 8 813 Myocum Road, Myocum Auction 11am onsite Saturday February 15 3/55 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay Auction 12pm onsite Saturday February 22 16 Beech Drive, Suffolk Park Auction 9am onsite Saturday March 1 14 Brooklet Road, Newrybar Auction onsite Saturday March 8 7/5-9 Somerset Street, Byron Bay Auction 3pm onsite Saturday March 15 21 Fig Tree Lane, Myocum

NEW LISTINGS ELDERS BANGALOW • 2 Hanlon Court. Bangalow. Auction 27 Feb • 30 Granuaille Rd. Bangalow. Auction 27 Feb • 59 Granuaille Road. Bangalow. $550,000 • 61 Bentwing Place. Tintenbar. Interest Over $975,000

PROFESSIONALS BYRON BAY • Coopers Shoot. House and Land $2.2 million. 3-5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, guest retreat residence all on 16.7acres. Vistas extending from Byron Bay to Lennox. • Broken Head. Land $900,000. One acre site with cleared building site. Complete privacy on sunny north facing ridge. Walking track to beach. (M.O. – S.T.C.A.) • Byron Bay. Townhouse $490,000. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse with courtyard in Sunrise, walk to shops/beaches and currently tenanted. • Byron Bay. House and Land $1.95 million. 1.6 acres, 3/4 bedroom home with separate couples retreat and fully furnished and fully equipped. • Byron Bay. House $1.6 million. 3 bed 3 bath home with DA approval for 2nd dwelling 5 bed 5 bath home. Sold with forward bookings and fully furnished

RAY WHITE BYRON BAY • 7/5-9 Somerset Street, Byron Bay. Auction. 2 bed, 1 bath, SLUG with north facing balcony. Walk to town.

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a callout for local young people to participate in the Youth 20 Summit to be held in Sydney in July. People aged between 18 and 30 can apply. Nominations close on February 21. For more information and selection criteria go to www.y20australia.com. Q Q Q Q

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Citizens opposed to the North Coast Holiday Parks plans for the Brunswick Heads foreshore have set up an alternative entry sign to the town at the Change.org petition site. See more at http://bit.ly/privateBruns.

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