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Justin Gordon from Surfers Paradise and Joel Klein from Mermaid Beach vied for the ‘flag’ during last Saturday’s Brunswick SLSC Masters Carnival. This year’s event saw 65 competitors from 12 clubs compete in 56 events. Winners on the day were the Brunswick SLSC (168 points) followed by Surfers on 115 and Mermaid on 110. Photo Tree Faerie

OS celebrates defeating Telstra tower that Telstra operate under all required safety standards and argued against the public concerns raised. While they acknowledged the opposition to its proposed proximity, they said there is no ‘sciencebased reason for this position.’ That suggestion was met with murmurs from the gallery. ‘With regard to property values, there are reports that conclude mobile installations do not have adverse impacts on property values.’ They argued that, ‘15 schools are within close distance to mobile towers and that most schools have wi-fi.’ During question time, Cr Alan Hunter made the point that those opposed to the tower spoke with passion and conviction, and asked the

Aurecon reps if they also shared a passion for what they were presenting. Mr Mason then lifted his voice and said that yes, he believes this was the right decision to be making.

Community support Campaign spokesperson Ray Musgrave later told The Echo, ‘The community, which was the reason this whole thing got over the line in the end, was so supportive and all of our group is really pleased.’ He said it ‘spoke volumes’ that all the councillors listened to the community’s arguments, which he attributed to ‘the enormous variety among ourselves’, including ‘professionals, carpenters, real estate agents and mums and dads’.

Byron’s traffic problems have either been courageously tackled or wilfully exacerbated, depending on who you believe from last Thursday’s Council meeting. The conservative voting block of Crs Ibrahim, Woods, Wanchap, Cubis and Hunter over-ruled independent planning and staff advice and have asked that plans be prepared for the ‘two lanes in’ project. It aims to construct an additional lane 50 metres north of the Caltex petrol station opposite the police station, and run two lanes from that roundabout to the other at Lawson/ Jonson Street. But the plan by Cr Rose Wanchap was reduced in scope after logistics hampered their project. Items scotched include widening the railway crossing (which will be required), and a road up along the carpark towards Main Beach was excluded (located just before the second roundabout at Lawson/Jonson Street). It’s something which Cr Wanchap argues are ‘very minor changes which have been advocated for by previous councils for a decade now.’ ‘Our traffic engineer Simon Bennett has produced a past report complete with engineers drawings, plans and approvals for this short stretch of road,’ she told The Echo. But the project will need to be given to Council’s Local Traffic Committee for consideration, despite asking for ‘advice and comment’ prior to the project’s commencement. As for cost, $206,000 has been set aside for the project, which will be

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Telecom giant Telstra and its subcontractor Aurecon will have to find a new home for their 30-metre tower after Council unanimously rejected a proposal to erect a ‘telecommunication facility’ within close proximity to Ocean Shores schools and homes. When the vote was taken at last Thursday’s general meeting, it caused the packed gallery to erupt into applause, hoots and cheers. During morning access, community campaign spokesperson Ray Musgrave spoke against the tower while Vanessa Davies and Darren Mason from Aurecon, on behalf of Telstra, spoke in favour. The Aurecon representatives explained to the gallery – rather flatly –

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sourced from ‘within s94 reserved for Byron Bay traffic management.’ During debate, Cr Di Woods told the gallery that, ‘well in excess of $1m had been spent on traffic studies’, and that ‘they all indicated that one of the fixes is to do what’s being proposed.’ Crs Woods also appeared conflicted: she said that while she voted for a town master plan, which is currently underway by consultants McGregor Coxall, she said, ‘I don’t think much will come out of it.’ ‘I believe they’ll give us great plan, and don’t question their ability. But our traffic issues have existed for 25 years or more, and they will continue. ‘My understanding from McGregor Coxall is they wanted to drive traffic up to the beach.’ Cr Woods then said that, ‘Any plan that [McGregor Coxall] have which says they can decrease the traffic into Byron is a furphy.’

Reduce v manage But McGregor Coxall have told The Echo they are confident that they will be able to reduce traffic. Additionally, they say that as they are in the initial stage, they had not even considered, ‘driving traffic to the beach.’ The head planner behind the town’s master plan, Michael Cowdy, told The Echo that reducing traffic is ‘one of our key goals.’ ‘We believe we can solve this, and what we have heard from the community is they want that.’ When asked about previous studies and general recommendations to push more traffic towards continued on page 2

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Local News Reduced traffic project passes council continued from page 1 the beach, he replied, ‘All those traffic studies have focussed on managing, rather than reducing, traffic.’ ‘Historically, planning decisions for the town have been ad hoc. What we are attempting is to produce a considered holistic plan, one that the community has had every opportunity to engage with. ‘In March we have a further opportunity to progress these discussions with councillors and the local community. ‘A series of workshops will further explore what may be possible and in three months time, we will have a strategy for the next ten years to present to everyone.’

Design on the run During debate, an amendment by Cr Dey to include the plans as part of the Byron Bay master plan was voted down. A clause included however in Cr Wanchap’s motion states, ‘Where practical and appropriate, this project [should] be designed and delivered with consideration of the Byron Bay town centre bypass.’ A rescission motion to repeal the plans has already been set in motion by Cr Duncan Dey, and will be considered

at the next ordinary Council meeting on February 26. The Echo asked Cr Dey what he hoped to achieve, given the councillors who control the chamber are unlikely to reconsider their position. He replied, ‘My own reason is that I am once again flabbergasted at how easily those five councillors reach into the community purse.’ ‘I am not opposed to the proposal, but want it to take its turn in the queues. ‘I want professionals, not car drivers, to tell us this is good bang for these $206,000 bucks.’ He referred to the decision by those councillors last year to allocate $1m of public funds from roadworks to a rockwall on Manfred Street. ‘Many potholes could have been filled with that money,’ he says.

Panacea? Meanwhile, Cr Chris Cubis told the gallery he couldn’t see how the master plan is going to deliver a panacea to all the problems Byron Bay has. ‘I can’t understand the position that McGregor Coxall and the general manager have taken; that we should always hold off…

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‘Cr Wanchap also put this up before the master plan process had begun. ‘What about the council that takes risks? We spent $200,000 on park and ride in the first year. What was the outcome of that? Can we argue that we won’t get any benefit whatsoever from this?’

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Not relevant Cr Sol Ibrahim also claimed that the master plan ‘is not relevant,’ and proceeded to explain why he believes councillors should set aside big picture strategic planning for short-term goals. ‘If the master plan suggests that we close entry at the Lawson Street roundabout, that will be a significant matter for us to deal with later. ‘This proposal is not suggesting any new infrastructure, it is within the boundaries of the existing roadways. ‘We are talking about bollards that were put in before, and are now talking about removing them. We know Butler Street will have to be redesigned when the bypass is constructed.’ Cr Ibrahim also argued that outbound righthand turns into First Sun caravan park and the petrol station are ‘just silly.’

Mayor Simon Richardson, North East Waste adviser Jeannie Mckillop, NSW environment minister Rob Stokes and Byron Shire’s environmental planning officer Lloyd Isaacson. Photo Jeff Dawson

State government funding for green bin programs and community recycling centres at Byron, Ballina and Tweed shires were welcomed by local mayors last week. NSW environment minister Rob Stokes (Liberal) made the funding announcements for the grants, under the Environment Protection Authority (EPA)’s $465 million Waste Less Recycle More initiative. They included $745,000 for Byron Shire’s green bin initiative set to be rolled out

this year, which involves a green waste and food organics kerbside collection. As well, an $110,00 grant for Byron Shire means it is able to offer a permanent free drop-off facility at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre at Myocum for residents to safely dispose of household problem waste and items.

Drop-off facility Byron shire mayor Simon Richardson said, ‘The announcement comes at a great time, as Council is also about

to roll out a set of smaller ‘satellite drop-off recycling stations’ for mobile phones, CFL light globes (the energy savers) and household batteries, which will be placed in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay, Brunswick and Bangalow. ‘This is another project funded by the EPA’s Waste Less Recycle More Program which we are grateful for as it has significantly helped Council target the collection and recycling of these common problem wastes,’ he said.

Unanimous votes for doing stuff Last Thursday’s Council meeting saw some harmonious resolutions and others without too much bloodshed. Firstly, the public are again permitted to ask questions of their elected officials during public access, reversing a previous decision. A Resident Roundtable

looks to be included along with Council’s other Sports Stakeholder and Business Roundtables. Byron Shire is to declare itself a Refugee Welcome Zone, after Cr Paul Spooner’s motion gained support. An a educational marine sign may soon be erected at

Byron’s Main Beach. Minyon Falls Road could become sealed at some point, after Council voted to seek support for joint funding. And finally, but not only, The Linnaeus Estate in Broken Head has had a request for an amendment to the local environment plan (LEP) declined.

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One surfer stable, one dies after separate shark attacks A day after one surfer was hospitalised from a shark attack at Seven Mile Beach south of Byron Bay, another man has died after an attack at Ballina’s Shelley Beach. On Sunday, 35-year-old Jabez Reitman sustained a cut to his back and puncture wounds to his buttocks after being hit from behind while

on his board at Seven Mile Beach south of Byron Bay. Police say the incident happened early Sunday morning around 6.45am, and a friend later reported the incident. Mr Reitman told hospital staff he was sitting on his board about 60 metres from shore when he was struck from behind.

He did not see what hit him, and police say a friend who was surfing with him did not witness the attack either. Remarkably, the injured man drove himself to Byron Bay Hospital, arriving about 7.15am. He was then taken to Gold Coast Hospital by NSW Ambulance paramedics for treatment.

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BDS conference targets Israel, February 19 A conference to discuss and highlight the ‘intractable Palestinian/Israel’ conflict is planned for Mullumbimby Civic Hall on February 19 from 7pm. It follows the 2012 the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) event, which calls Israel to account against its neighbour Palestine. Organisers say they are delighted to have key speak-

er, associate professor Jake Lynch, who is director of the Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies (CPACS) at the University of Sydney.

Landmark case Dr Lynch was ensconced in controversy last year after the Israeli legal activist group Shurat HaDin abandoned its landmark racial discrimination case against the Sydney

academic over his support for an academic boycott of the Jewish state. The Australian (NewsCorp) reported July last year that ‘professor Lynch’s lawyers [successfully] argued in the federal court that there were no real, live plaintiffs left in the case, and since it was not a natural person, Shurat HaDin could not have standing as an aggrieved individual.’

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Banana disease on the loose Banana growers beware: one of the world’s worst viral diseases to affect banana plants is being detected in the region, and Byron and Ballina shire residents are being asked to help stop its spread southwards. National Bunchy Top Project manager Mr David Peasley says that there have been isolated findings of Bunchy Top in the Byron and Ballina shires’ border area on commercial plantations and on other properties in recent months. ‘The Bunchy Top virus has the potential to wipe out the Australian banana industry as well as stop people from hav-

ing healthy home grown bananas, unless we are vigilant.’ It’s a statement supported by the NSW department of primary industries. A spokesperson told The Echo that it is a ‘massive threat’, and has been a problem for some time. They added that a permit is required if you have more than one plant.

No cure As there is no cure, Mr Peasley says it’s important to destroy the plants if they think they are diseased, ‘as they could unknowingly spread the disease further.’ Talofa resident Roz Borrell says she noticed some of

her bananas were not forming bunches. ‘So I went onto the bunchy top website and saw the symptoms were similar. The inspectors confirmed that, so I am pleased that we have now stopped any potential spread of the disease further,’ Ms Borrell said. Mr Peasley says aphids blown in the wind after feeding on infected plants carry the virus. It is also spread by transplanting infected suck-

ers, so any infected plants pose the risk of spreading the disease further. The virus stunts the growth of leaves and an infected plant will not produce a healthy bunch of bananas. Bunchy Top will inspect and destroy any infected plants free of charge, according to Mr Peasley. For more visit www. bunchytop.org.au for call the hotline 1800 068 371.

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What’s taking shape at Byron’s gateway? MOVING SALE Hans Lovejoy

There’s an ambitious plan hatching out at the entrance to Byron Bay from the highway on Ewingsdale Road. It’s so ambitious that, when complete, The Farm will be just one of two known ventures of its type in the world, according to owner/manager Tom Lane. Mr Lane told The Echo that the Stone Barns Center (www. stonebarnscenter.org) located in New York state offers much of what is in store for Ewingsdale: a functioning sustainable farm (100 per cent spray and chemical free), with a top notch restaurant, bakery, cafe and flower shop as well as regular permaculture workshops, children’s playgrounds and animal nursery. Open farm tours are also planned, along with yoga and meditation classes. And with sustainability at its central theme, produce grown on the 80-acre property will be used in the restaurant and bakery while surplus will be sold further afield. To understand how the vision eventuated, let’s take a step back. Growing up on a farm in

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Braidwood, just outside Canberra, Tom says he’s always had a passion for food and best farming practice. After a successful career in the clothing/accessory trade running OROTON, and then managing modular construction machinery business Quicksmart Homes, he’s followed his passion.  He says his family – with wife Emma and four kids under the age of ten – moved from Sydney to Federal last December. But they are familiar with the region, having spent six months of each of the last three years here. The inspiration for the business came from one of

his children. ‘It was when our three-year-old disappeared one day on the family farm; when we found her, she had a shirt-full of beans.’

Produce output Already there’s around 500-odd chickens that provide about 400 eggs per day which will be going toward the bakery and restaurant. The Farm utilises a smart chookhouse invention by famous US farmer Joel Salatin, who will be visiting The Farm for a masterclass in March. Called the X-wing, the chooks sleep under wooden beams which are protected by gable Colorbond roofing.

Above are nesting/laying boxes, which allow eggs to be dropped down along a gutter and be easily collected. The best part is that the whole construction is on a sled, so it can be moved around to rotate the soil when needed. As for farming, the soil has come up well, say Tom, considering the concerns over previous use as a flower farm. ‘It was tested and proved that whatever was used did not leave any long-term or harmful residue,’ he says. Already there have been crops of onions, garlic and sorghum and they are now planting root veggies and half an acre of lettuce. As for live animals, Mr Lane says there are heritage breed pigs (large blacks) and about 30-odd Scottish highland cattle. ‘It’s the oldest registered breed of cattle in the world,’ he says. While planning has been ‘on the run’, he says he hopes to open in March after a very busy 18 months in construction. ‘Council have been very supportive,’ he says, ‘and we estimate around 100 people will be employed.’ For more info visit www. thefarmbyronbay.com.au.

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Medicinal purposes The first annual Somara shamanic medicine conference somara.org in Byron Bay on the weekend sold out. Appropriately so for this region, perhaps, although it is a specialised pursuit. It is not a pursuit to everyone’s taste. Some of the experiences involved in plant medicine are psychologically confronting and last a good deal longer than a nice cup of tea. The other fly in the psychoactive ointment is that some of the plants involved are illegal, and there’s nothing like a visit from the constabulary to upset your visionary experience. The blanket ‘war on drugs’ approach to substances which some cultures have been using safely for centuries is unfortunate, especially when the plants involved are not all that suited to your casual party animal. (While a quiet, safe place for a visionary journey is the logical way to go, the psychedelic community has produced a manual of care for those who think a music festival is a viable alternative: http://psychsitter.com.) The society formed around plants for medicinal purposes aims to cater both for psychological unease and the human urge to get high, so frowned upon by the blue-tie-wearing cult of our species. There are easier ways to repair: walking, yoga, trauma release exercises, line dancing. However, there is an important role for groups such as Somara in pointing out alternatives to misdirected pleasureseeking and a consumer culture which is not good for the planet which – so far – sustains it. It’s like Gardening Australia on entheogens and shows respect for the vast treasures to be discovered in the plant kingdom. Michael McDonald

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et another captain’s pick that hasn’t worked. Tony Abbott’s attempt to ambush the party room into a premature vote has produced the worst possible outcome for just about everyone except for Bill Shorten. A few more votes for a spill would have led to a discreet tap on the shoulder from his colleagues, or, if that didn’t work, they would be breaking down the door. A few less and it could have been spun as a decisive win, a chance for a real recovery. At least it would have been some sort of result. As it is, a very substantial proportion of the backbench – perhaps even a majority – have declared that they want to get rid of him, not because they like Malcolm Turnbull or anyone else but just because he is Tony Abbott, erratic, pig-headed and above all a loser. He will dangle in the breeze until they cut him down. The wreckage of the Liberal Party is scattered far and wide, and no doubt sifting through of the debris will take a very long time. But some of the major pieces of the charred remains can be discerned already, and the most obvious ones reveal that the calls from so many of the chieftains, especially those of the right, have been utterly wrongheaded – even delusional. The first of them has been the all but united chorus of denial: our policies are basically sound, it is just that the navigation has gone awry. There has been a problem of communication; there have been some over-hasty judgments, but nothing that can’t be fixed with a bit of tweaking. The bloody senate won’t respect our mandate. Some will reluctantly admit that there have been some broken promises, but hey, cir-

cumstances change. There have been adverse headwinds. We were elected to make tough decisions. You can’t please everybody and in any case, it was all Labor’s fault. What no-one will concede is that whatever the economic rationale for the nasty medicine, it was regarded as overwhelmingly unfair – that the poor have suffered most of the pain while the rich continued to wallow in their gains.

show that their loathing of Abbott has got to the stage where they will sacrifice his entire government as collateral damage just to throw Abbott out. Abbott sneered at the furious voters as simply ‘absentminded’. Yet more denial. But the most serious lack of understanding of what is really going on is the throwaway line from the Abbott supporter, trade minister Andrew Robb, who dismissed the Liberal

No-one will concede is that the poor have suffered most of the pain while the rich continued to wallow in their gains. by Mungo MacCallum Then there is the captain himself. Reprising the last two federal election campaigns, Tony Abbott implored his colleagues to reject Labor and all its works, and embrace stability, certainty, security. But when? There has been little sign of this for most of the last year and no real hope that it will suddenly settle down. At least since the time of the 2014 budget, the only stable we have seen is the one in which the panicky horses are kicking over their stalls. And of course Abbott’s selfinterested line that it is the people who can and should hire and fire their prime ministers is not only self-evidently absurd, but actually counter-productive. Just go give the people half a chance: they can hardly wait to do just that, which is why the backbench has gone feral. Long before the last election the people would have preferred Malcolm Turnbull to be prime minister; they voted, when they could, not for Tony Abbott but to get rid of the last government. Now the polls

Party room critics and dissenters as behaving like a bunch of amateurs. It was, of course, intended as a putdown. But in a way it could be taken as a compliment, because the professionals, of whom Robb is a prime exemplar, have comprehensively stuffed up. Robb has been, essentially, a career politician, if not from birth, at least since his graduation from Latrobe University when he joined the public service as an economist before moving on to the conservative National Farmers Federation, where he rose to become executive director. He then became deputy director of the Liberal party and joined the staff of its leader, Andrew Peacock, in 1989. When Peacock resigned next year, Robb became the party’s federal director. He stayed in that job until John Howard won the 1996 election. After a stint as a business consultant (a lobbyist) during which he continued to serve as a board member on the NSW Liberal executive as its finance director,

Robb moved into parliament in 2004 and quickly joined the front bench. He weathered a brief bout of depression and then continued to rise to his present position – the ultimate professional. For all his working life he has been a negotiator, a tactician, a fixer – one whose aim is to achieve the outcomes set for him by his superiors. He has been pretty successful at it, but the means have become vastly more important than the ends. It has been all about winning, about success. And in the process he, like so many of his fellow professionals, have become disconnected from the people – the one who have had enough and want to throw him out. The professionals find this hard to fathom: why are the people getting it so wrong? The Australian’s Paul Kelly, who clearly regards himself as the professional par excellence, is fond of pontificating about what he calls the two realities: the one those inside the beltway (an elitist American affectation) see and the one the mass of uninformed people see. In the insiders’ reality the world is black and white: economic imperatives are paramount and must be observed as a law of nature; the professionals rule. All the rest is irrelevance, distraction, misguided waffle. But unfortunately this is not a reality at all – it is a self-serving fantasy nurtured by blinkered political know-it-alls. The other, the more substantial, reality is the world of the people, the world of the voters. And eventually, in a democracy, they demand to be heeded. And loudly and persistently they have rejected the professionals and want to give the amateurs a go.

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Outmoded car culture prevails in Byron Bay Q As a Brit visiting Australia for the first time I have no right of say but the article that appeared as headlines in the February 4 edition of The Echo prompted me to observe that car culture is certainly alive and well in Byron Bay. Cars are necessary as distances are far in Australia but there is no reason why they should dominate urban environments. Despite Byron’s prominence as a tourist destination the car rules supreme. Pity the pedestrians who are obliged to negotiate the railings at the junction of Lawson and Jonson Streets. Surely there must be a better arrangement. Why not divert the traffic away from Jonson Street by constructing a new crossing over the redundant rail tracks between Butler Street and

Creative thinking

Interesting to read that a group of students from QUT is coming to town to think creatively about Mullumbimby. One idea I’ve been throwing about is a suspended covered walkway from the second floor of the Santos building to the second floor of the Middle Pub. One could have a quinoa and biomass wrap on one side of the street and then stroll safely above the traffic to the pub and wash lunch down with a glass of chateau cardboard. This idea should appeal to the entrepreneurs

Marvell Street. Jonson Street could then be given pedestrian priority, as too others with heavy footfall such as Lawson Street and Bay Lane. Access to these streets could be controlled by the introduction of loading restrictions at busy times of the day. Alternatively these streets could be designated as ‘shared space’ whereby vehicle drivers and pedestrians are given equal priority within an environment designed specifically for this purpose. I suggest that councillors and the consultants, McGregor Coxall, study what is happening in Europe. There are many examples of successful shared space within cities, perhaps the most relevant to Bryon Bay being Poynton in the UK. Check it out by going to who seem fixated on turning the town into a tourist mecca to the detriment of the people who live here. Chris Cooney Mullumbimby

Life savers rock

My grandsons came up for their annual holiday with me in Byron. While surfing on Main Beach Jodie, a Byron Bay life saver, gave his free time showing them how to improve their body surfing technique. This really added to their enjoyment of the surf and their holiday. What a wonderful exam-

http://bit.ly/poyregen. David Irwin London Q Do Council’s ‘holistic’ traffic planners actually know what they’re doing? Based on comments cited in The Echo last week I’d say not. Now up to about 20 years ago you could cross the railway line and then turn either left or right into the carparks behind Jonson Street, ie without having to negotiate the Jonson Street roundabout. Then some bright spark in Council decided to fence off the access to the carpark behind Hogsbreath so that everyone using that carpark ever since has had to contribute to the congestion on the roundabout and on the northern part of Jonson Street.

ple of real Byron hospitality. Take note, Byron businesses, and learn from a real Byron local who cares and gives to the community without any financial expectations, rather than spoiling and taking from Byron local people. Thank you, Jodie, and all Byron Bay life savers. Sandra Eaton Byron Bay

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DA 10.2014.741.1 at 93 Station Street, Mullumbimby, is for a property containing a large historic house (a Heritage item) and an outbuilding (the

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A few years ago I lobbied Jan Barham so that access to that carpark could be gained via the First Sun caravan park’s existing entrance with the loss of only two or three carparking spaces. I believe that Jan’s motion to that effect was successful. Despite Council’s resolution, nothing was done, presumably because staff didn’t like it – which happens more often than you’d like to think. I’m not aware that any councillors took action to enforce that resolution and I’m pretty sure that none of the existing crew are even aware of it – certainly not Rose Wanchap, who is pushing it as though it’s an entirely new concept. It’s been obvious to me for years that the amount of traffic having to enter the Jonson Street roundabout must be

minimised and that the flowthrough rate must be improved. That is true regardless of the by-pass, the benefit of which will be minimal and completely swamped by West Byron. I have some ideas but I’m not going to put them forward until I get a cheque

from Council for $200,000, which is at least what our holistic planners will be getting for their tunnel vision. Council will pay good money for well-packaged nonsense but ignore good advice that’s free. Fast Buck$ Coorabell

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southernmost one) which is also listed as sufficiently intact original stables and thus is also a Heritage item. The proponents of this DA, despite the sophistry employed in the Heritage Impact Statement, seem not to value the charm and character of Mullumbimby’s newly gazetted Mullumbimby Heritage Conservation Area (MHCA). If you have ever valued the character of our town’s older residential area you need to say no to what is being proposed for this site. The DA can currently be viewed online although the exhibition period has elapsed. Letters opposing this overdevelopment to councillors and The Echo are needed – as are

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In response to Echonetdaily article 5.2.15 ‘New proposal to get around Roundhouse opponents’: The people of Ocean Shores have endured for many years the steady erosion of public land from its town area. The town was planned to have 10 per cent open space. Every available small plot, piece of river bank etc has been subsumed without public knowledge into nature reserves, excluding the community from access. One thousand hectares of the town’s area is now nature reserve, including the tiny 7Ha parcel bought by Council for sportsfields. The council’s tactics are to blame town residents for defending the Roundhouse site for community use. It claims Ocean Shores Community Association (OSCA) has

stopped the Roundhouse sale proceeds from being put into Council’s infrastructure reserve fund to be spent across the shire. OSCA is being blamed for blocking a short stretch of road resealing and some bikeway/walkway construction in the town which will be Ocean Shores’ share of the carve-up. The discussion should be why is Council in such a financial mess anyway? Why does the only piece of community land left to Ocean Shores have to be sacrificed to put a few coppers in the shire coffers? It was the council who zoned the Roundhouse for community purposes in the 1988 Local Environment Plan, and it was only long after that the council reclassified the site to operational. The community zoning

of the Roundhouse site by the council in its 1988 LEP reinforced a component of the original 1969 deed of agreement that an art gallery would be provided for the town. A significant collection of northern Australian Aboriginal art was commissioned for the expected gallery. This was on display in the Roundhouse building. In 1991 the council became the owner of the Roundhouse property, following an order of the Land and Environment Court to acquire it under the provision of the LEP. The acquisition had to be under the current zoning, which was 5(a) special purposes (community use). The court did not give the council permission to change the zoning. The council had spent nearly $3 million in legal costs to defend its communi-

ty purposes zoning. Council demolished the Roundhouse building in 1995 to make way for future rezoning, reclassification and sale. OSCA has never been invited to meet with Council to discuss these issues. When recent resolutions had to be made by Council on the Roundhouse they were done as a late report and dealt with in closed session with no advertised public notice. Is this perhaps a conflict of interest of a public authority dealing in secret with matters relating to its own property interests? We are hoping for the opportunity to start to explain why the Roundhouse is so important to Ocean Shores and why it could be of huge benefit to the shire. Jan Mangleson Ocean Shores Community Association

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Speers and Selby for Mr Robert Mallet, who was a local resident. He was born in Mullumbimby, the son of Edward Mallett and Betsy King, who were farmers. It is situated opposite the former sawmill. The owners propose to carve up the existing property, which is built over three long narrow lots, the likes of which form the historic foundation of much of the older residential area of Mullumbimby but which should not now logically extend to any present-day ‘development rights’. Two new vacant lots are to be created, one of which is long and narrow and does not comply with building envelope regulations and a battle-axe block is to be created for a house to be built at the back of the existing house (if the stables are demolished). None of the lots are the required size of 600 square metres. It’s prob ably on ly those who remember the streetscape beauty of the National Bank in Burringbar Street with its small side yard who can appreciate the degree of loss of aesthetics of a heritage building that can occur when it is so thoroughly isolated from its setting. June Grant Mullumbimby

Telstra to erect the mobile tower on the proposed site, and for protecting our homes and schools. Thank you also to OSTAG for their hard work as well as their incredibly informed and level-headed campaign. I would love to see Council take this opportunity to expand on Duncan Dey’s motion to erect towers ‘away from homes and schools’, and adopt the policy of ‘at least 500–1000 metres away from homes and schools in Byron Shire’, thus sending a clear message to all telco companies that Byron Shire cares about and takes its residents’ health seriously. Liat Lev-Sokal Ocean Shores

koalas moving away from the area. More traffic, people and noise will have a huge negative impact on this vulnerable population. For over ten years Council and the federal government have been putting money and resources into bush regeneration and koala tree plantings in the area. More, larger festivals will undermine all this money, time and effort. If people are concerned about this expansion they should contact Council. Ideally Council should re-open the consultation period and allow ratepayers some proper input into this proposal, which will have a major impact on their lives. We call on Council to listen to your constituents and put koala protection as your priority. Lisa Greenhill Tyagarah

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Koala concerns Many people may be unaware that during the school holidays the Bluesfest organisation submitted a new DA to Council which applies for permission to massively increase the number and size of festivals to be held at the Tyagarah site. This proposal raises a number of issues of concern. Of primary concern is Tyagarah’s important but dwindling koala population. This coastal population has been isolated for many years and has become genetically unique. Unfortunately this has made these koalas even more susceptible to stress than their inland counterparts. The Bluesfest site is adjacent to important primary koala habitat and wildlife corridors. Already with the existing festivals studies have shown

A weed too far Elsewhere within these pages there is an ad that I had prepared, paid for and that you have published. I tried and failed to place this same ad in the Sunday Telegraph and the Saturday Herald, both papers advising that they might reconsider providing I removed the offending weed shot. I declined. During this process it occurred to me that we really haven’t progressed on the marijuana issue since the early 1970s. Both of these establishment papers are chokka block full of death, destruction, rape, pillage, plunder, sexual titillation and outright propaganda on a range of

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A plea for clemency and drug law reform Associates of The Echo sent us a plea for clemency for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran from a young Indonesian man who spent time in jail for a drug offence. An excerpt follows:

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o President Joko Widodo and Attorney-General Muhammad Prasetyo, I write this letter in response to the recent execution of six inmates in Indonesia, with the hope that it will encourage you to reform drug policy and grant clemency to death row inmates convicted on drug charges across the nation, so that they may have the chance to re-enter society as reformed and rehabilitated persons capable of leading a healthy and productive life.

My testimony In 2009, at age 17, I was convicted on charges for possession of a Schedule I narcotic. I was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment – a short period by Indonesian standards. The court was clement on account of my age, and I started my prison term at the end of 2009 in LP Kerobokan in Bali. Though the system should clearly distinguish between adults and minors, I was put with the general population of adult prisoners, which included violent offenders convicted of rape, murder and terrorism. It was during my time in the penjara (jail) that I met two Australian inmates, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, who I would find out had received the death penalty for attempting to smuggle heroin out of Bali and into Australia. At first I avoided contact with most other inmates. One day, however, Andrew and Myuran – who goes by Mayu – came to the newcomer block to help me issues they fail to question. While one appeals to a slightly different intellectual audience than the other they both support a vast array of advertising that borders on being or is outright fraudulent. Yet they won’t publish a shot of the dreaded weed. Bloody amazing. Food there for someone’s PhD thesis. Thank Christ that there is some independent press left. Lester Brien Byron Bay

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with the transfer process so that I could be moved to Block B, where foreign prisoners are held. I was hesitant at first; the first thing to learn if you are incarcerated is to avoid being indebted to other prisoners. I learned afterwards that Andrew and Mayu didn’t want anything in return; they were simply offering their help because I was young and didn’t have any contacts inside.

Friends Over the next few months I would become friends with the two, eventually sharing a cell with Andrew, without the two of them asking for anything in return but my friendship. To this day – five years after my release – I continue to visit them. Any person who has met Andrew and Mayu can attest that they are very generous and normal people – in fact it is the first comment anybody will make about them. During the time I was in prison, drugs were easy to find in LP Kerobokan. Many prisoners were addicts and were taking drugs daily – othOur councillors have specifically communicated with the Dept of Planning and Environment (DoPE) to clarify issues raised regarding the West Byron Urban Release report. These were tabled at the Council meeting on November 20 as a matter of urgency. The motion was carried by all councillors, bar one. There is pressure on Council to push the DCP through quickly, with little community involvement, and with minimum changes made, so the DoPE and the developer can maximise continued on page 12

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ers drank arak (a local rice liquor). I spent half of my time in prison sharing a cell with Andrew and in that time neither Andrew nor Mayu took drugs or were involved in distributing drugs. They didn’t even smoke cigarettes.

Teaching Andrew leads church services inside the prison, as well as teaches cooking classes and English courses to other prisoners. Myuran also teaches English and cooking classes. In more recent years, he [Myuran] has established an art program, in which he teaches other prisoners how to paint and draw. Andrew once told me in his own words, ‘I know what it’s like to be a junkie – I’ve been one. But you know, it’s no good. ‘So I got clean. As for what I’ve done [his crime], I just thought it would be a quick payday, nothing more, nothing less. It was stupid and selfish, and if I could tell my younger self not to do it, I would. But I was young and didn’t understand. All I can

do is move forward and try to help people.’ When I asked him what he would do if he would be released, he said he would be a counsellor or a pastor and encourage other youths not to make the same mistakes he made. Not surprisingly, Mayu gave similar answers. Mayu is in his final year of university studying art, and is mentored by artist Ben Quilty. After my release I went back to school and finished with a 98 per cent grade average, the highest of hundreds of students in the class of that year, and I can say with honesty that I would never have achieved this had I not met Andrew and Mayu. I have witnessed them rehabilitate themselves, and with every passing year they accomplish more and grow into more beautiful people. I try to stop responding to people who argue that Andrew and Mayu would have destroyed lives if they succeeded in smuggling drugs into Australia. I wonder if any of these people have served prison sentences – ten years is a long time to reflect. Andrew and Mayu are different now than they were back then. They are changing lives and helping people recover from a life of drugs.

narcotics and/or other illegal substances. Many nations that are seasoned in the war on drugs have abandoned capital punishment and have moved forward with policy reforms. The death penalty has no place in the 21st century. A government must

protect and respect the sanctity of all human life, including those convicted on drug charges. These people have a right to live and deserve a second chance. Your constitution protects this right. Please, mercy. – XD

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by Ian Rogers Play at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm Women’s World Champion Hou Yifan ended Judit Polgar’s quarter-century reign as the highest rated female player on the planet this week and then shocked the chess world with her announcement that she was ready to give up her Women’s World Championship title without a fight. The World Chess Federation FIDE have only themselves to blame for Hou’s decision to walk away from the title. The world body have not only persisted with the discredited knockout system for every second Women’s World Championship but have also failed to hold the event at the scheduled time – last October. When FIDE finally announced a new place and date for the knockout tournament – Sochi in March – Hou already had a contract to compete in a strong tournament in Hawaii at that time. Speaking in Gibraltar, where she is starring at one of the strongest open tournaments in the world, Hou admitted that the women’s world title – which she

has held twice – was no longer as important to her as improving her world ranking and chasing some of Polgar’s records. (Polgar, it should be recalled, played almost exclusively in open tournaments, eschewing any attempt on the women’s world title despite being the highest ranked female in the world from the age of 12.) Hou’s stance was also influenced by a feeling that the randomised knockout system was an inadequate method of deciding the world title – one which was abandoned a decade ago for the open World Championship. ‘Generally speaking, I don’t think I will continue to play the [Women’s] World Championship if the knock-out system is used’, Hou, 20, declared. ‘The system is different from the men – if it were the same that would be much better.’ If she changes her mind she can claim a title challenge against the winner of the knockout Women’s World Championship. If not, the chess world will be back to the status quo of the Polgar era, with the world’s strongest female player not being the Women’s World Champion.

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continued from page 11 their profits and carve up this land into blocks that are intensely developed – the smallest being 150sqm! However, Council voted at its last meeting in December 2014 to adopt the Community Charter for Good Planning. Some of the tenets of this charter are in direct opposition to that which the DoPE has imposed on our community. Now we have a window of opportunity to work with Council, to ensure how the urban planning of West Byron, with the Better Planning Charter as a guideline, can

best fit into our landscape, our town and our future. There has been no planning in Byron Bay for its residents over the developers for years. Now with the Master Plan being formulated, and the adoption of the Charter, there is a narrow window to plan for us as residents, as well as meeting the needs of the 1.5+ million tourists annually. Councillors, this is a rare opportunity to keep the essential beauty of Byron alive, and keep its unique character, so please ‘hasten slowly’. Robbi Winter-Blick Byron Bay

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1. Blooming subject for 12 (10) 6. Poems, honouring someone or something (4) 9. Famous, indeed notorious, Italian painter 16th-17th century (10) 10. Non-clerical, secular (4) 12. Famous impressionist who painted Starry Night (7,3,4) 14. Take back, retrieve (6) 15. Estimator for insurance claims (8) 17. Australian spiny anteaters (8) 19. Organ traditionally associated with ill-temper and spite (6) 22. Residence of 12 in the town of Arles (3,6,5) 24. Mountain range between Europe and Asia (4) 25. What 12 cut off (3,4,3) 26. Chief, headman (4) 27. Retainers, hangers-on (10)

DOWN 1. Dispose of plunder (4) 2. Looking after naked French sister in band (7) 3. Even rich doll gets involved with bastards (4,8) 4. Shake sides of carriages (6) 5. Spend again, on check waistcoat (8) 7. Monsters produce 500 terrible groans (7) 8. Rich cane, as crushed, is sweet (10) 11. Mildly alcoholic expert ring hides among malnourished (12) 13. Good at cultivating, but an inexperienced at procuring free transport (5,5) 16. Buffer for secure record (4-4) 18. Ass calls for cuts around Environmental Health Australia (3-4) 20. Festival to the North? No, in another direction (7) 21. 55, in very small number (6) 23. Love? It’s just backpain (4)

DOWN 1. Dismiss, retrench (4) 2. Tending, caring for (7) 3. Illegitimate offspring (4,8) 4. Carts, carriages (6) 5. Deposit again (of money) (8) 7. Mythical winged monsters (7) 8. Artificial sugar substitute (10) 11. Describing alcoholic spirit of less than standard potency (12) 13. Proverbial characteristic of successful gardener (5,5) 16. Manicurist’s tool (4-4) 18. Noises made by donkeys (3-4) 20. In the direction of the rising sun (7) 21. A dozen (6) 23. Greek god of love (4) Last week’s solution N057 S C H I S M A T I C A T O P

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Illegal letting In response to Cr Duncan Dey’s letter last week. Did you ever, once, sue an illegal let for $1.1m, plus $110,000 a night? Let’s try that and see if they roll over. Did you ever issue spot fines of $3,000 a day, Cr Dey, as is Council’s right, indeed obligation, to do? You’re happy to ping locals for parking. Let’s see, there are about 1,000 illegal lets; how about you and me hire a bunch of locals as rangers and we hit every illegal, every day. That’s $21 million a week and we don’t need to go near a courtroom to get it. Make the crooks take the risk if they want to argue. Here’s an idea. Split $1,000 a night among the neighbours of illegals to make up for all the crap we cop, keep $1,000 for Council, and put the rest into a rates rebate for locals, to make up for all the costs the crooks have imposed upon us all these years. What kind of people refuse to do justice? Cr Dey, what your council did was shove through a DCP in 2014 to try to protect the illegal operators. You didn’t protect the long-suffering residents. You didn’t shut down a sick business that strangles honest enterprise. Duncan, I’m ready. Come with me and issue spot fines. We have a list of illegals. If you are real, if you are honest, represent the people. Matt Hartley State candidate Byron Bay

Knightmare Many commentators have argued that Tony Abbott’s self-induced ‘knightmare’ indicates some form of mental disorder. Whether or not this is true, he certainly suffers from cognitive dissonance. On radio yesterday he was talking up this year’s budget, announcing that its centrepiece will be ‘a tax cut for small business’. So much for the sea of red ink mapped by December’s mid-year fiscal update and the ongoing ‘budget emergency’. Dave Lisle Mullumbimby

Sky-god influence In support of the thoughts of Les Einhorn (Letters, February 4 ) the Jews who populate that small piece of Earth we call Israel are the descendants of the most peaceful and least aggressive of the world’s mainstream religions. No Crusaders, no missionaries, no door knockers, no disgusting throat cutting maniacs – you would hope that fairness in world governance

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Pointedly political Q In his January 28 letter, Tom Tabart seeks to belittle Paul Spooner’s ALP candidature for the upcoming state election. Tom infers that Paul is prepared to embrace ALP culture in order to feather his own nest, or secure the ‘glittering prize’ as he puts it. For those of us who know Paul, we understand that this petty sledging says everything about the writer and nothing about the subject. Just as Peter Garrett chose a federal Labor ministry as an opportunity to actually make a difference, so too does Paul Spooner crave to make a difference at state level, not only in this appallingly neglected electorate, but also in the reformation of the NSW Labor party. However, unlike Garrett, Paul is not politically naive, but he certainly is a dedicated worker for this community. Whether it be as director of the Byron Youth Service, GM of the Byron Community Centre or local councillor, Paul has already made major contributions to the Byron Shire. In fact his life’s work has been for com-

would afford them the peace they deserve. In Aussie parlance, give them a go! Robert S Hart Bribie Island Q Les Einhorn claims that the Jews received the Torah from Yahweh and that other nations adopted ‘the ethical values and human rights enshrined within it’. There are no ethical standards to be found in the Torah, as a cursory look at the first five books of the Bible reveals a moral quagmire apparently authored by Yahweh. For example, Numbers 21:1–3 God utterly destroyed the Canaanites at Hormah as a favour to the Jews; Numbers 21:27–35 God abetted Moses in utterly destroying the Amorites at Heshbon ‘… the men, the women, and the little ones’; Numbers 31:17–18 God commands Moses to kill all the Medianite people including children and women. Without doubt this explains Israel’s genocide in Palestine. Why would Jews want to claim they are the people chosen by a god who is manifestly a moral imbecile? Gareth W R Smith Palestine Liberation Centre Byron Bay Q The

great unmentionable evil at the centre of our culture is monotheism. From

munities, not his own pocket. When he took on the Community Centre role, its viability looked as promising as an Abbott second term. Now the place is flourishing, a testament to not only his business acumen, but also to an innate ability to get people on board, often as volunteers. Regardless of who eventually wins Tom’s ‘prize’, we should thank all candidates for having a go, but I would remind Tom of one of Gough Whitlam’s glittering pearls of wisdom: ‘Only the impotent are pure’. Mick Malloy Suffolk Park Q Currently

the healthcare model in NSW focuses on treating the symptoms of disease at the crisis end of the system, rather than preventing disease in the first place. Neither the state nor the federal government are doing enough to promote healthy communities and stop the incidence of what are, in many cases, preventable illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, kidney disa barbaric Bronze Age text known as the Old Testament, three anti-human religions have evolved: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. These are sky-god religions. They are, literally, patriarchal – God is the omnipotent father – hence the loathing of women for over 2,000 years in those countries afflicted by the sky god and his earthly male delegates. If we as human beings ever manage to get our heads and hearts around this, it could be a catalyst for our great leap forward! Love surely is the answer? Mick Stacey Mullumbimby

Climate change stats How do we decide what is most important for reversing climate change? The anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) cake can be cut in many ways. For technical purposes we usually consider sources of emissions, such as fossil fuel burning, cattle farting, deforestation, etc. Alternatively we can consider industries such as transport, energy, agriculture; the boundaries between the industries must be clearly defined to avoid double counting. For lifestyle purposes it is most useful to consider the carbon footprints of our ac-

ease, hepatitis, HIV, and some types of cancer While the Greens strongly support spending on public hospitals and outpatient services, neglecting preventive health will end up placing unacceptable stress on an already over-stretched system. Our community health centres should play a greater role in health prevention through education and outreach programs, focusing particularly on low-income families and seniors, who are more likely to suffer from preventable diseases. The Greens are taking a range of policies to the upcoming state election with greater funding for preventative programs and primary health care, including limiting junk food advertising, boosting funding to local community health centres and increasing health requirements on school canteen menus to improve people’s health over their lifetime and reduce costs to the health system over the long term. Tamara Smith Greens candidate for Ballina tivities (in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent). The average total for an Australian person is about 60kg per day. Considering diet, average (British) dietary greenhousegas emissions per day are: 7.19 kg for high meat-eaters, 5.63 for medium meat-eaters, 4.67 for low meat-eaters, 3.91 for fish-eaters, 3.81 for vegetarians, and 2.89 for vegans. From largest to smallest footprint it’s transportation of the person, followed by housing (including electricity), then food, then goods followed lastly by services. Use and efficiency of the car is the biggest single GHG emission consideration for individuals. Sapoty Brook Mullumbimby

People power What to do, when the party you voted for doesn’t represent you? Wait till the next election? Our current form of governance selects for ego-maniacs, clowns and imposters. It is an obsolete system that can’t handle the unprecedented change we face. To outpace it we need a better, integrated (rather than confrontational), much faster, less compromised vehicle. It is possible. Power to the people. Jim Nutter Main Arm

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Love lights up the festival screen, makes magic happen told, with an excellent script and finely judged comic performances from Jimmy James Eaton and Cal Wilson. A complete delight. But as the heart-sore of Byron Shire will readily attest, love is no laughing matter, and one of the festival highlights will appeal to those with a deeper romantic sensibility.

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Love. You may believe, a la John Lennon, that it’s all you need. Or, you may think that a wad of cash comes in handy now and again too. We need both, but it’s love that looms largest in popular culture, not least in the week leading up to Valentines Day. In the noblest spirit of St Vs Day, and disdaining its crassness, many of the works at this year’s Byron Bay Film Festival have love as their theme. It eludes, looms, lingers or is comically frustrated in films from Australia to Serbia, the US to Afghanistan. The human need for that special connection finds its most imaginative expression in Aspie Seeks Love, a documentary chronicling the romantic challenges faced by quirky Pennsylvanian David Matthews.

Pop culture Matthews spent 20 years posting personal ads on telephone poles – advertisements for himself that doubled as art pieces featuring witty

Conrad thriller David Matthews stars as himself in Aspie Seeks Love.

larious and heartbreaking in equal measure and expands the definition of what love really means. He’s funny, honest, sincere, but no matter where he goes, he can’t quite fit in. A perennial outsider herself, Sokolow says: ‘I made this film because I profoundly relate to David’s story. I needed to see what would happen. If someone as unique as David can find love, there’s hope for everybody.’ Matthews has a comic talent, laced with pathos. More broadly funny is the dark

Heart-wrenching doco: Love Marriage in Kabul.

prose, pop culture references and flattering photos. Then, aged 41, he was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, at which point his life changed, including his strategy for finding love. He signed up for online dating, joining 40 million of his fully digitised fellow Americans. Filmmaker Julie Sokolow says she fell in love with Matthews’s fliers the moment she saw them. ‘I would have gone on a date with David, but instead I wanted to make a movie about him. ‘My favourite art has always been about love – the difficulty of finding it and holding onto it. I’m a hopeful cynic.’ Sokolow’s vérité approach to filming Matthews’s social and psychological struggles makes Aspie Seeks Love uniquely sincere. Matthews’s journey is hi-

Serbian fairytale Loveless Zoritsa. In a village teeming with superstition and prejudice, Zoritsa (Ljuma Penov) carries an apparent curse: men around her die in extraordinary ways. The plot thickens when stubborn copper Mane investigates whether she’s a serial killer or just a woman looking for love. It’s engaging, hilarious and bizarre – and beautifully shot. From further east still, and more heart-breaking than hilarious, is Love Marriage in Kabul, a documentary following Mahboba Rawi – an Afghan-Australian woman who founded an orphanage in Kabul – as she attempts to help one of her young charges marry the girl of his dreams. Rawi, the founder of Australian charity Mahboba’s Promise, has helped thousands of orphans, widows

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and vulnerable girls in Afghanistan. One orphan, Abdul, is in love with Fatemeh, the girl next door. The two have been exchanging romantic letters and hope to marry. But Fatemeh’s father wants a large dowry.

Women’s rights Devastated, Abdul is hoping that Mahboba will help him again when she arrives for her annual trip back home. But, she has one month and limited resources. Mahboba is accompanied on her mission by Australian ABC journalist Virginia Haussegger, a campaigner for women’s rights in countries like Afghanistan. From the sober and sublime to the smutty but basically sound Almost Married, which Cockney director Ben Cookson hopes has ‘something more to it’ than the average rom-com. His Liverpudlian anti-hero Kyle, played by Philip McGinley (Prometheus, Game of Thrones), returns from his stag-do with an STD and so is unable to have sex with his fiancée Lydia (Emily Atack from The Inbetweeners, and the upcoming Dad’s Army). Under the tutelage of his best man Jarvis, Kyle does everything he can to avoid sexual contact with his brideto-be, making Lydia all the more suspicious. It’s a bawdy buddy film, clever and very funny. Since well before Shakespeare, the subject of love has been fertile ground for such humour, based on mistaken identity and erroneous conclusions, and the formula is wittily utilised in First Date. Directed and co-produced by Australian Rob Innes, the film is about a simple, decent bloke, but a bit of a loser who’s looking to turn his life around.

Mark’s first step, of course: get a girlfriend. So he signs up to an online dating site, as you do, where he meets Sue. Despite not seeing her photo, he’s attracted and they arrange to meet at a cafe for the inevitable cup of coffee. She will be wearing red. Mark shows up and sits down with a woman in red – who proceeds to grill him about his experience and relevant skills. She’ll be wanting him ‘on the floor’, she says, with three or four others, including women. The poor man can’t believe what he’s hearing. It’s a simple tale, brilliantly

Secret Sharer, based on the Joseph Conrad story, is a thriller set on the South China Sea. A young sea captain is bribed by a ship owner to scuttle a rusting cargo ship for an insurance scam. One night he spies a naked body floating in the sea, tangled up in the ship’s rope

ladder. It’s a beautiful young Chinese woman – thankfully still alive. Her only words are ‘hide me’, and against his better judgment, the captain allows Li (Zhu Zhu) to shelter in his cabin. Dawn comes a few hours later and so does a search party, looking for a murderer… Written and directed by Peter Fudakowski, Secret Sharer stars Jack Laskey (Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows) as Konrad. Intense, steamy, mysterious. The perfect date! So remember, magic happens in the dark: love could await you at the 9th Byron Bay Film Festival. It runs from March 6 to 15, in Byron and other towns.

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Epigenetics Modern-day science now understands and accepts the role of ‘environmental impacts’ on our overall wellbeing. The study of Epigenetics can indicate the results these impacts have on our personal environment. Our environment has become more and more artificial in relation to our genetic makeup. This can manifest in the presence of toxins in our blood or cells. At the same time, the overall state of our digestive tract and immune system has led to a huge increase in the number of food intolerances and allergies. Cell Wellbeing has created a new technology that provides a detailed picture of many ‘environmental’ influences. The Environmental S-Drive is a breakthrough piece of hardware that allows fresh hair samples to be digitised and sent to our German

technology profiling centre. In minutes you receive a comprehensive report showing any deficiencies or sensitivities. Bytes of Byron Dental brings this new technology to the northern rivers, as oral health is directly connected to the body’s overall health. This holistic approach enables us to give you the knowledge to build your own optimal health environment. For further information or to book a scan, call Bytes of Byron Dental on 6680 8066 six days a week till 8pm.

Are you ready to move forwards in your life? Our nine months in the womb is a formative time where we establish the blueprint for our life and anchor patterns that will shape and challenge us later on. Dominique Mallee Meeroff is a leading Metamorphic Technique teacher who trained extensively with the founder of the work. Not therapy, the metamorphic technique is a catalyst to the power that knows how to grow you,

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Young School of Irish Dancing This dynamic Gold Coast school now holds Irish dance classes in Broken Head in conjunction with the Cape Byron Celtic Dancers. Under the leadership of Cheryl Young, this highly successful school was recently featured on the ABC3 documentary Dancing Down Under. Offering traditional Irish dance classes for girls and boys from five years, they dance for fun and fitness, to make new friends, and to compete at local and international competitions. Sign-on day is 12 February. For more information check out www.youngirishdancing. com.au and on Facebook.

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Valentines Day for some represents a commercial investment. It comes around once a year and, depending on who you’re entertaining, the game is either to act on chemistry then make all the right moves ready for the plunge, or it’s about pulling out all the stops to remind your significant other why they have you hanging around all the time.

Well, I’ve spent a bomb over the years trying to gain the romantic points that the advertisers try to guilt us into. Where’s my dividend from those investments? I couldn’t really say. I haven’t seen most of those early attempts at romancing for years and some I wouldn’t want to meet again. It appears that the Valentines Day annual event is Mother Nature’s way

of getting the juices flowing. It’s the Tupperware party of procreation, the pointy end of breeding – I’m an expert witness with five children and a desperate need to thwart the pheromones. This is the land of romance – just look around: perfect days, blue tropical waters, plenty of opportunity and public space to sit and fall in love. These days, for me it’s

the smell of my newborn baby’s head that fills my pheromone requirements (oh, that and a romantic dinner for two without the baby’s head and subsequent screams to match). Here in this region, you can make a rock feel special; after all, it’s the land of plenty with everything your heart desires – the respectable, the budget, the quirky and the just plain different…

Feel the love down by the river Gilles has been working front of house here for quite some time and he’s doing it here with love and care. If you’re into creative, quality fresh local produce with organic considerations, then the Yum Yum Tree is a definite recommendation. Intimate and personable dinners are served here every week Friday and Saturday nights without ex-

ception. It’s across from the river – rustic, cosy and outdoorsy with a genuine alfresco feel and outdoor tables to match. You’ll find dining here that’s a fit for a number of moods. ‘We offer a personal touch for every diner and some customers see us as a naturally good alternative to the busy, sometimes impersonal Byron scene,’ Gilles said.

Harvest have planned a special dinner experience on Valentines Day, Saturday evening, 14 February. You can treat yourself and your loved one to a special, candle-lit four-course dinner on the night. If you want to pull all the stops out, book with the additional option of quality matched wines. $95 per person, all

inclusive of the four-course meal, with matched wines, $150 per person. Bookings are available from 6.30pm. For your reservation either email info@harvestcafe. com.au or call. Harvest 18–22 Old Pacific Highway, Newrybar Village, Byron Bay hinterland. 6687 2644.

‘Every Friday and Saturday evening we offer two meat dishes and two fish dishes, a vegetarian, a risotto, and it’s the reliable quality of our à la carte menu and sensational specials that is bringing our customers back,’ Gilles said. The team here will help you leave on cloud nine with your significant other on

Valentines; however, every day of the week they’ll do the same, breakfast, lunch or dinner on Friday and Saturday from 6pm until late. Yum Yum Tree 50 River Street, New Brighton, 0403 160 663. BYO and fully licensed. Open 7.30am until 3pm, seven days.

Harvest some loving For those yet to have the pleasure of dining at Harvest, it’s a perfectly lovely fit-out. Rustic and romantic dining areas are serviced with the best of hospitality. Flowers and art sit well positioned throughout the restaurant inside and out. The lighting captures the romance that is present on every evening here. Large leather lounges

and armchairs counterpoint the dining room, creating a cosy and relaxed interior with a comfortable balcony area for al-fresco dining. Tasteful and easy on the eye, the Harvest will be well noted and appreciated by your significant other on Cupid’s special day (the arrows will be flying in all the right places).

Basiloco – a fresh romance in Byron The song goes on but they’re singing a different tune. Singer/songwriter Pete Murray has sold up the Frankie Brown bar and restaurant site and it’s now called Basiloco – a contemporary Sardinian eatery. Manuel and Norma Agus are its new owners. I walked past recently and was like a moth to a flame. Cane torches lit

the footpath, flames excitedly licking the shadows. The interior was truly a display of colour and ambience. It’s a perfect place for romance and a good cocktail or two. They now serve a fresh and authentic Sardinian tapas menu by day with a larger menu from 6pm. For $69 per person, a special Valentines Day ‘aph-

everyday life. ‘A favourite is the two-hour Flannel Flower Relax. The journey begins with an iKOU body polish – a luxurious full-body exfoliation with coconut and hibiscus. This is followed by a white flannel flower body cocoon, an express facial, facial and scalp massage and hibiscus soufflé body moisturise. Finishing with a tea

ceremony,’ Melinda added. Though my wife won’t need the following info, you may find this comforting: it’s suitable during pregnancy after the first trimester. The Byron at Byron Spa 77-97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay, 6639 2110. spa@thebyronatbyron. com.au.

rodisiac’ three-course menu is available on Saturday 14 February. The meal includes a half-bottle of wine. I also tried the panna cotta here, so the dessert – passionfruit panna cotta with strawberry sauce – will be to die for, that I’m sure. Bookings advised. Open from 11am until 6pm. Dinner 6pm until 10pm, Wednesday to Mon-

day. Live music from 7pm until 9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 10pm. Basiloco 30 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, 6680 8818. Licensed info@basilo.co www.basilo.co w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / basilocbyronbay

Spa with your partner The Byron at Byron Spa is offering a Valentines love bonus for locals. Purchase a spa voucher to the value of $140 or more by Thursday 19 February and receive a $20 spa voucher to be used on a subsequent visit. Send your Valentine or be your own Valentine. ‘The Spa has received a refresh. We still have more

exciting changes this year,’ said spa manager Melinda Dunn, ‘but for now we have given our relaxation area a makeover and our heated spa is now a mineral spa. Guests will notice the difference in the healing waters.’ Signature treatments from The Byron at Byron provide the stressed punter with a soothing break from

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Brunch is coming round Santé is now open at 10am, seven days per week, for a brunch with a twist. Here, they have a rep’ for a delicate pizza crust (among other culinary choices), and using that reputation, they’ve created a brekkie hybrid that’s being introduced on the brunch menu. The egg dishes on the menu are complemented with a thin and light pizza base and sit in interesting themes all comfortably on top of the pizza crusts – a little different from the usual thick-cut sourdough or toast accompa-

niments. Creations the likes of eggs Florentine, eggs Benedict and the colourful Mexican breakfast, which comes complete with capsicum, jalapeños, poached eggs and an avocado salsa. From 10am, Sante have some hamburgers up for grabs too. I tried the chickpea and quinoa burger to my delight; this came with a really good house-made tomato and chili relish inside. The smoked tomato and chili was balanced and sharp, with a sour and sweet tang to kick the patty off beautifully. I certainly didn’t miss the meat in the burger with aioli and an avo salsa to boot. Santé is a modern eatery serving a contemporary

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menu along with traditional and modern favourites in pizza, pasta, ‘grains and greens’. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure, it’s located right in front of the zebra crossing opposite the Woolworths carpark in Byron Bay. They’ve created an atmosphere here that embraces the basics of eating out – friends, family and fun. It’s a reasonably large restaurant so it’s a perfect fit for big gatherings. ‘We cater to seventy people with the same ease as a smaller group while there are corners and booths for the intimate and private diner,’ Sean Meehan told me.

Colourful and quirky Santé has a functional alfresco outside area and the dining room inside has a European flavour and a bit of New York styling to boot. It’s a colourful fit-out, with a quirky interior and a textile theme that has ‘fun’ sewn into it. Many of the furnishings are designed and supplied by Aussie companies and Santé promote the businesses too, so if you see anything you like, you’ll be given the contacts. Sean Meehan and Will Ennis (from the Italian at the Pacific) look after the food here. They’ve created fresh seasonal menus with the notion of high-quality ingredients and products at reasonable pricing, not to mention pizzas to die for. ‘We have signature pizzas. There’s always a special meat and a fish dish too, with wonderful seafood and pasta dishes, sides to complement the mains such as truffled chat potatoes, roasted and tossed in truffle paste with fresh-grated parmesan for example. We promote and serve share plates here as eating out often involves groups and the sharing of food and I think people love the idea of tasting different combinations,’ Sean told me.

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Wait, there’s more… If you have a family car full of kids or are just a pigeon pair, you should read the next paragraph very carefully indeed. All children under the age of 12 eat free at Santé between 4pm and 7pm. This is incredible value and really quite generous too (I’ve got a couple of kiddies that can at last start helping to pay their way on my cooking nights). While

1. Mexican eggs – Santé’s colourful Mexican breakfast, which comes complete with capsicum, jalapeños, poached eggs and an avocado salsa 2. It’s a colourful fit-out, with a quirky interior Photo Matthew Michaelis. 3. Creations the likes of eggs Florentine Photo Matthew Michaelis. 4. Chickpea and quinoa burger

the kids eat free, why not have a cheap cocktail during the happy hour between five and seven, Monday to Friday – it keeps getting better.

Be my Valentines thrice Santé has arranged a special Valentines set menu which includes: Champagne Bellini on arrival, pizza or pasta main and a special Valentines dessert tasting plate that includes sweet treats the likes of a burnt orange and chocolate tart and a coconut and peanut butter truffle, with vanilla crème fraiche and fresh strawberries. It’s love. The Valentines set menu is available on Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights (just in case you or your partner are working on the Saturday) – how thoughtful. The price for the set menu is all inclusive at $40 per person. Bookings are strongly advised for this affair. (Not that you’re having an affair – are you? I won’t say anything.)

Wait, there’s more… Santé is close to the cinema, so if you’re after a quick bite or a slow bite before

the flicks this could be the ticket. Live and local music is happening over each and every weekend. Santé means a few different things in different cultures; in context here, it means ‘good health’. In short, this is a versatile eatery and if you like dining in a casual atmosphere and your food expertly handled, then this is an

eatery to try. Simple, well-executed dishes, brunch, pastas, salads, pizza and a range of items for an accompaniment to a drink, cocktail or coffee. Q Santé

95 Jonson St, Byron Bay, 6685 5009. Fully licensed. Eat in and takeaway 10am–late seven days. w. santerestaurant.com.au

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Love Byron Bay Chocolates Love, dopamine, and good times are assured with chocolate. Alison Campbell, the mastermind behind Love Byron Bay Chocolate, has created a very sexy chocolate shop. This store has every sort of decadence in chocolate. If you haven’t thought of anything else, then all you need is chocolate for Valentines Day on 14 February. Apart

from the fact that chocolate is a good old-fashioned aphrodisiac. Mayans first used cacao beans and chocolate beverages as sacred offerings as well as ceremonial drinks for betrothals or marriages. Cacao contains tryptophan, which is a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter with roles in mood regulation. For a dose of this

and more, try a small gift box ready to place your selected chocolates in, or perhaps a petit fours à la chocolate, or the spoiling of a personal box on the pillow. Pick singles, or quantities, freshly dipped chocolate fruits, pralines, truffles. While you’re in, try a hot chocolate made on Belgian choc – white or dark – lick it off the spoon. You

don’t need to be gorgeous or rich because the chocolates already are. Love Byron Bay Chocolate Next to Spar Express on Lawson Street, Byron Bay, 6685 7974. 11am–9pm, 7 days. w. lovebyronbaychocolate. com.au

Billi’s Indian tea for two If you’re up for a candle-lit, no-nonsense dining experience complete with the authentic fare of Rohit Sharma, the Indian chef here, then come along to Billinudgel’s one and only Indian restaurant. Alternatively, bring it home with a delivery. A sizable annexed outside area for al-fresco dining and a large functional inside dining

room await at Billi’s Indian restaurant. This is a cheap eat, not just an inexpensive menu but a truly reasonable back-to-the90s pricing. Lamb, seafood, prawn and fish dishes max out at an awesome $16 price. Vegetarians can retire on the $11.90 pricing. Valentines Day is about romance and there’s romance

in the exotic nature of spice (not to mention some aphrodisiacal qualities). Book ahead for a complimentary dessert. There’s no licence; however, bring your own bottle and enjoy your complimentary pappadams on arrival (all tables) – oldies receive 10 per cent discount – dine-in, takeaway and home delivery.

Billi’s Indian Restaurant Main Street of Billinudgel (five minutes north of Brunswick Heads) 6680 3352. Dine in, takeaway and home delivery. Open for dinner from 5pm–9pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

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Santé

Thin Crust Pizzas, Delicious Pastas & Salads Juices & Good Coffee

Open 7 Days 12pm till Late

Classic & Modern Cocktails Quality Wines

95 Jonson Street, In the Heart of Byron Bay 6685 5009

Group bookings & Larger Parties

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

Ballina Bowling Club has a special Valentines Day three-course dinner at Rinks Restaurant in Canal Road, Ballina. There’s a complimentary wine or beer on arrival and entertainment by Neil Anderson and Richard Brent. Richard and Neil are both

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

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Ginger Pig Breakfast , lunch and dinner 7 days Cnr Marvell and Jonson Sts, Byron Bay 6685 7320 facebook – instagram gingerpigrestaurant.com.au

Luscious Foods Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm Friday night 6–9pm 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228

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The Ballina RSL’s Spinnakers Restaurant is hosting a special Valentines Day threecourse dinner on Saturday 14 February, from 6.30pm. The $58.90 per-head charge promises a wellchosen selection of fabulous foods that includes choices in dishes such as Macadamia Pesto Crusted Snapper with sauté kipfler potatoes, buttered asparagus and sauce vierge; Seared Duck Breast with braised cabbage, lotus potato and a pomegranate jus or, for the vegetarian, Smoked Mushrooms with wilted spinach, eggplant caviar and salsa verde. There’s entertainment by Brian Pamphilon, pianist and singer. Brian is well known to Ballina audiences as he has performed in many musicals; was pianist/singer on cruise

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee Now open Friday night!

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

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7 nights from 5.30pm Lunch Wed - Sat Fully Licensed BYO Wine Shop 10, Feros Arcade, Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 6737

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

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Aquarius Dining and Café

NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY Dine-in or takeaway Call us for our Special Lunch Menu Good choices for vegetarians and vegans www. redbambooatbyron.com.au

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Wed to Sat - 7.30am till late Breakfast/Lunch Sun to Tues - 7.30am till 4pm 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663

Success Thai

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

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

Cafe Oska 1 Carlyle St, Byron Bay Mon–Sat 8am–4pm From December Wed–Sat 6.30pm–10pm 0416 887 884 www.cafeoska.com

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

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

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

Dishes you should try: Fish Kreol, African and Jamaican Goat Curries, Vegetarian curries.

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

Open 7 days for Breakfast and Lunch, with Dinner Thursday to Sunday. 50 Pacific Parade, Lennox Head, East Ballina

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La Table

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

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

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Hog’s Breath Cafe

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

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

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

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

Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.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 a selection of cocktails and wines available. Cocktails and tapas hour - All cocktails $12 4.30pm to 6.30pm Wednesday to Saturday

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

Launching our private dining room. Ideal for Birthdays, engagement parties, work dinners and special occasions. Suitable for groups up to 24 people. Contact us for more info.

The team behind Fins bring you the extremely popular IZAKAYA Japanese Street Food.

A ‘POP UP’ restaurant concept with only a few months left. Priced between $8-$27. Open from 5pm daily, 12pm for lunch. New cafe lounge bar and grill in Lennox Head near the beautiful Lake Ainsworth and across the road from the beach. Tables are set amongst the tropical gardens on the front porch with glimpses of the ocean. Fantastic food and refreshments with a convenient takeaway coffee window for your early morning fix. Great food, drinks and friendly service in a peaceful island style setting. Ease on down to Bombora. Private function hire also available.

French Bistro/Bar - Friday & Saturday evenings SATURDAY 14 - Valentine Dinner Special Come and spice up your night. Experience the real taste of Thailand. Using local produce, local staff. Free courtesy bus provided for pick up and drop off! 20 years’ experience in the art of Thai cooking.

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

Eat in or take away, licensed, family friendly Outdoor dining area, easy parking, Open 7 days a week, 11am till late. FRESH PIZZA – BYRON STYLE Check us out on

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Organic Botero coffee served with organic 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

Dinner every evening 5.30-9.30pm

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

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.

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KING OF THE JUNGLE

WITH A CORN PIPE DA N G L I N G F RO M A CORNER OF HIS LIPS, A N D A L AC O N I C A U S T R A L I A N L I LT T H AT D R I F T S E F F O RT L E S S LY I N TO A D E E P S O U T H D R AW L , C W S TO N E K I N G I S A W I L D LY U N I Q U E AC T T H AT W I L L H AV E YO U O N T H E E D G E O F YO U R S E AT.

An evening with him is a bit like jumping on board a two-man boat and heading upriver into a deep, dark jungle, with stories, musical stylings and strange sensibilities! CW has an unusual style, and it’s not something he ever really set about to create. ‘I never really analysed how I came to do it; I guess it just sort of happened. I used to talk a lot on the stage and ramble, and make up stories; it pretty much grew out of talking or trying to crack jokes. It started out quite honestly telling people how I wrote a song and then I’d throw in a few lies to spice it up and then it became funny.’ And that I guess is the difference between a gig and a show. With CW Stoneking, you get a seat in the boat with a master storyteller. And don’t think he always knows where he’s going. ‘I don’t usually start out knowing what a song is about. I start any sort of number, whether it’s music or a set of words. . I guess it’s like making up a story; I just stumble around and then get there eventually.’

As a writer, Stoneking is modest. ‘I am not so good at songcraft – I don’t just take a topic and write something. When I write it tends to be more unconscious. If I get stuck I throw in the word jungle and put another word next to it; it’s like the toy in the cornflakes box – it’s how I find something interesting to give the audience!’ Growing up in the Northern Territory gave Stoneking a taste of tall tales and some of the characters who tell them. ‘There is something about the place – there is something about the stuff I heard there told by the old fellas – they would sit on the porch and sing and there was sort of something in that dry sound of people making music outside, that texture that has internalised in my brain, because it was isolated. I was the only kid in the house and I spent a lot of time listening to records or drawing pictures and daydreaming, so it cut me out quite well to be a bit of a hermit and able to occupy myself without needing to socialise.’ This time round when it came to recording, CW decided to put down the acoustic and plug in.

‘I sounded terrible on the electric guitar when I picked it up a few years ago! Pete Seger would have run out with an axe – it would have been an act of mercy. It’s so different from playing acoustic, the way it responds and the presence of it and the sustain.’ But it seems Stoneking has conquered electric. ‘By the time I got to record I had it all worked out. I like to know where we are going, so much of the music in my head is pinned down to a visual reference. If you have a map of the images you are trying to make you can hear if it doesn’t measure up.’ So what does CW’s sound look like? ‘Every bit is like heading through a play, the boat launch, the big mountain rising out above the jungle, and on the approach, like the trumpet music – it’s quite cartoony – I make a cartoon in my head that goes with the thing!’ CW Stoneking and band play the Sound Lounge at the Currumbin RSL on Saturday and Byron Theatre in Byron on Sunday. For Byron tickets go to byroncentre.com.au.

A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE N AT TA L I R I Z E , E N I G M AT I C F RO N T W O M A N O F B L U E K I N G B RO W N , H A S G O N E F RO M S T R E N G T H TO S T R E N G T H , SPENDING MOST OF L AST YE AR L I V I N G I N K I N G S TO N , J A M A I C A , WORKING ON A FRESH NEW M U S I C A L P RO J E C T T H AT I S C U R R E N T LY TO P S E C R E T ! Her vision is to manifest new sound and energy creating music for a new era. Nattali, how would you say your approach to music has changed since you started out? Like most artists from all crafts, I am an evolving creator. Music is an incredible force and a very powerful communicator… I only become more and more aware of its power, the more I see and overstand how everything has a vibration, a sound frequency that it resonates at.

As a woman in the music industry, are there key messages you like to deliver? Lines you won’t cross when it comes to how you are represented? In my own philosophies I acknowledge and recognise the importance and prominence of women in the revolution, the global shift, and this will inevitably come through in my music. I am also aware of the importance of having multiple strong, grounded female presences onstage and how the female energy is potent and inspirational to other generations of females.

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When we reach down to pick up a serviette you can’t squeeze our arse and say ‘Amanda! Always in Position!’ Twenty years ago that was one of my former employer’s favourite phrases; today you’d be fined for sexual harassment. Back then, I didn’t take him to court; I adapted, and learnt to pick up things with my toes. Even though I can bend over in full view without fear of a co-worker screaming ‘bend over while I drive you home!’

There is a current populist ideology that states ‘Feminism is Irrelevant’. After all, women have the vote. We have contraception. We have childcare. We even have rights.

Feminism doesn’t seem irrelevant at all. In fact it seems very, very relevant. At least with openly sexualised and offensive comments the sexism was overt. Now it’s covert. Sexist beliefs about women are so ingrained we accept them in the same way we used to accept definitions of gender. We may have changed the laws but we haven’t changed deeply held belief systems about women’s worth. That’s right, ‘girls’, sure we’ve had a female governor-general, a female prime minister, and Tony Abbott has doubled the numbers of women in his cabinet from one to two, but it appears that when it comes to our social currency we are still very much decorative baubles and not the star on the top of the tree.

On the streets, at work and at home you can’t legally rape us, hit us, or molest us. (Although that doesn’t stop it happening.)

Most readers would be aware of Colleen McCullough’s obit in The Australian last week when the best-selling author and

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FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH WITH DISCO DANNY! If you don’t have a date this Valentines Day come along and win one at the Byron Bay Brewery! Hit That Hit Musical Bingo in conjunction with Byron Bay Brewery presents an evening of hilarious fun and ‘sexy’ music. Think back to that cheesy 90s game show where one lady would pick between three fairly hopeless dudes by the responses they give to her fairly innocuous questions. Well, imagine your dateless and desperate mates doing the same thing right in front of you. It is happening this V Day in the Brewery beer garden. All contestants win a prize and each lucky couple a dinner voucher and the chance of course to live ‘happily ever after’. From 7.30pm and hosted by Danny Salfield.

neuroscientist was referred to as ‘plain of feature and certainly overweight, she was, nevertheless, a woman of wit and warmth’. Is that how we celebrate a brilliant mind and a stellar career? Somehow it seems that even in her death at the age of 77 we must remind ourselves that although she was successful, she was clearly fat and ugly. Does this diminish her worthiness as a writer? Would she have been dealt with with more austerity had she been slim and attractive? And more’s the point, if McCullough had actually given a rat’s and committed money and time to achieving conventional beauty would she have had the time and the inclination to be such a literary giant? Being beautiful is a fulltime job. And as we get older the hours only increase. How can we be expected to have equal representation in politics and business if we need half a day off a week for facials, botox, waxing, layering and vagina steaming? Not to mention the downtime lost in those intense bouts of self-loathing. Our former governor-general Quentin Bryce was constantly congratulated for her attractiveness with the Herald Sun stating, ‘She has the ability to dress perfectly to suit her shape and age, and has a love of bold colour’. Would anyone say that of our current GG Peter Cosgrove? No, because those comments totally diminished her power.

While we all congratulated ourselves for having a female prime minister, that our country had finally come of age, we ridiculed Gillard for her red hair, the empty fruit bowl that was her womb, and also that she had a big arse. Even revered feminist Germaine Greer couldn’t help putting the boot in about Julia’s bum. Really? Would she have done a better job as a prime minister if she’d had slimmer thighs, brown hair and nice tight buns? In our wonderful world of gender equality, it seems rampant hateful misogyny is only a Google search away – in 30 seconds I came across a blog called ‘I hate Peaches Geldof’ with one notable comment, ‘She’ll end up like her mum’. That’s lovely; the poor girl is dead. Who writes this poison? Still another on Yoko One, titled, ‘Yoko Ono Looks Like the Ugly Prostitute at a Tokyo Bar’. That woman has been a hate target for generations now; how she retains such grace is beyond me. It’s time we stopped calling women fat and ugly and took them at merit. It’s time we realised that being attractive is a distraction, an obsession, and in most cases a genetic lottery and not an achievement. In the words of a woman who would now be considered fat, Marilyn Monroe: ‘To all the girls who think you’re fat because you’re not a size zero. You’re the beautiful one. It’s society that’s ugly.’

MASHING IT UP The YACROCKCAFE at the Byron Youth Activities Centre kicks off again this Friday night with a big Friday the 13th mash-up with Monster Mosh. Five young hardcore bands take the stage from 6 till 10pm. This weekly youth music program brings young bands from across Australia to perform in a drugand alcohol-free venue for young people of high school and uni ages. The YACROCKCAFE is looking for bands who would like an opportunity to perform, and there’re also internships and work experience and placements for people interested in studying audio and stagecraft. Call Nicqui on 0402 013 177 for more info.

LITTLE EARTHQUAKE IN BYRON Little Earthquake is the brainchild of siblings Mathew and Justin Hyland. Hailing from Sydney, the duo are keen students of indie pop with the inclination to cross genres within songs. The project formed while the Hyland brothers were touring America as guest members for US group Lydia. The brothers teamed up with producer Lachlan Mitchell (The Jezabels, Pnau) in 2013 to create their debut release The Brightside EP, a synth-driven acoustic indi-pop sound with sprinkles of rhyme and reggae. Friday at the Byron Brewery from 7.30pm. Free.

KICK UP YOUR HEELS AT THE DRILL HALL Ku Promotions present Bandaluzia, the acclaimed modern flamenco assemble led by ARIAnominated virtuoso guitarist Damian Wright. Recently awarded The Pick of the Sydney Fringe at The Sydney Fringe Festival and performed to a sold-out Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. They play the Drill hall on Friday 20 Feb. Tix: Earlybird $20 (+b/f), earlybird with dinner $32 (+b/f), door $25. Available from http://www. kupromotions.com.au/?p=1542. Doors open at 7pm

FIRST STOP BLUESVILLE STATION! The new studio album from Australian blues / rock quartet Bluesville Station has just been released. Rolling Stock features twelve new original songs of classic Station boogie and blues including opening track Wrong Side Of The Bed and stomper What Will I Do. They were recorded and produced by Lee Carroll at his exclusive Woodland Hills studios over a twelve-month period. The band will be showcasing their new material at a series of shows booked for the new year including the Agnes Water Blues Festival on 21 February and their blues home on the north coast, the Lennox Point Hotel. Nimbin Hotel on Friday and Lennox Hotel on Saturday.

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A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE What does it mean to you to be a socially conscious musician? What are the issues that you are passionate about that you try to connect people with? I think it is as important as ever for artists and musicians to be saying, singing, bringing something real! Something of substance. One of the main issues we continue to focus on is the freedom movement of West Papua. Bringing the horrendous human-rights abuse history of this small island nation, only 250km from Australian shores, to the attention of the people is something we have been actively engaged in for the past two to three years. West Papua was invaded by Indonesia more than 50 years ago, and ever since more than 500,000 peaceful Papuans have been killed; they have been and continue to be brutalised, marginalised, raped, tortured, exploited… the list goes on. It’s been an extremely violent and aggressive colonisation campaign that continues right now as I write this. Please got to FreeWestPapua.org and follow the FreeWestPapuaCampaign on Facebook to get all the up-to-date info. Papua Merdeka!

How do you believe music can change things or alter people’s consciousness? I believe that music is a very powerful key that has the vibration that can raise consciousness. It does it in ways, perhaps more than what we are even aware of, that can seed a thought or a feeling in a listener and then continue to have an effect on their thoughts, their perceptions, their words, the way they act and ultimately their reality. What is the inspiration behind your latest album Born Free? Where did you record? How did you feel about the end result? Born Free was recorded in Australia and Kingston, Jamaica. The music has its inspiration from both of these places but also from around our globe, the parts of the world we are grateful to be touring to with our music. We took our time to make sure this body of work was the cream of the crop of the songs we’d been working on, the pick of the bunch so to speak, and so I can honestly say that I am really happy with the album as it is, and am honoured and excited to present it to the world. What should we expect for your Bluesfest shows? The Blue King Brown Born Free tour party are well and truly ready to bring our full live show back to our hometown festival, the Bluesfest! Always up-ful, always lively. Most of all we’re

bringing a highly energetic experience, bridging the gap between danceable rhythms and conscious reasoning, between band and crowd.

We’re now bringing years of global experiences with us; it’s ever evolving!

It’s a celebration of who we are, where we’ve come from and where we’re going. Of course we craft and prepare a show, but the beauty is that a live performance is full of unimaginable moments; we just set a space for that to happen and let it reveal itself in the moment. Everyone in the area from crowd to crew to band is a part of it. Bluesfest Byron Bay, Sydney Blues & Roots Festival, and The Blues at Bridgetown Festival. The Lismorebased trio of Corey Legge, Luke Ligtenberg and Mitch Broadhead got their start while studying music together at Lismore’s Southern Cross Uni, which has been the incubator for many Aussie artists including Grinspoon. At the Rails on Thursday 19 Feb from 7pm.

LOVE IN THE DELL SWAMP STOMPING Stomping the Rails fresh out of the NSW northern rivers, funky roots-rock exponents The Swamp Stompers are well chuffed to announce the release of their new EP Stepping Stones. Although they were still in kindy when John Butler released his first album, The Swamp Stompers have put together a six-track tour de force of Byron Bay-inspired grooves, highlighting the band’s unusual dual lead vocal lineup and the slide and lead of

exceptional young guitarist Corey Legge. Opening track Swamp Stomp Boogie lays down the band’s mission statement from the outset with some four-on-the-floor bound to get the dreads flying and the booties shaking. The Swamp Stompers have been honing their skills up and down the east coast since 2012 and are known to ‘have the goods’ on stage, and have landed themselves some sweet festival spots in the process including the busking stage of

Fall in love this Valentines Day as local singer/ songwriter Fiona Dell takes to the stage to launch her debut album Come Home. The album is a blend of sophisticated pop and new romantic rhythms infused with jazz flavours, featuring soaring guitar lines, smouldering sax solos and smooth, sultry vocals. Fiona is joined on stage by special guests The Sharny Russell Trio, Martha Baartz, John Hoffman, Doni Raven and is supported by Gaby Bogart. So come and immerse yourself in an evening to remember as Dell transforms the elegant Art Deco Civic Hall into a magical wonderland of enchantment

Sharing our music is a gift and a joy and so we look forward to amplifying some energy with the Bluesfest crowd, who are always ready for it, and to reconnect with our Byron Shire community, where so much of our musical foundations were built. Look forward to seeing you soon! For ticket and programming information go to Bluesfest.com.au. and 1930s sophistication. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets avialable from trybooking.com, The Empire Cafe, Mullum Mac and at the door Adults $20, concession $15.

THEY WALK THE LION Two Lions are Chris and Kara Mallory. Recently married, Chris and Kara fell in love to their own soundtrack of acoustic guitar, banjo-mandolin, ukulele and vocal harmony. They crafted their warm-hearted folk/roots sound while singing and playing around the festival circuit of Australia, achieving critical acclaim far and wide. Taking home Song of the Year at the Dolphin Awards for 2014, the duo have just recorded their EP, which they will be launching at the Court House Hotel in Mullumbimby on Saturday 21 February. Tix: Earlybird $15 (+b/f), door $20. Available from www.kupromotions.com.au/?p=1550. Doors open at 7.30pm. This is an 18+ event.

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Stars Mercury’s still in borderline trickster mode, so treat this week’s inconveniences as alternative routes to better outcomes: j-curves that take a dive then rise higher than expected…

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SAGITTARIUS: This week faulty information becomes more accurate and late-week’s planetary turbocharge kicks in with a boost to something you were about to give up on. Others find you inspiring, and gregarious Sagittarius moon on Friday the 13th invites you out to play – and of course have your say.

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CAPRICORN: If you can let go of expectations and engage with whatever this week presents instead of trying to control it, you’ll have more fun, less stress and be in a better mood to make use of its unusual opportunities. Because this transit’s a wildly random handful, playfulness comes highly recommended.

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TAURUS: Productivity speeds up as stalled projects get back on track and dropped stitches in the social network link together again with more reliability and consistency. Now it’s time to expand your potential. Need ideas? Google evolutionary thinker Jean Houston, exciting evidence of just how non-boring a Tauran can be…

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GEMINI: Mercury’s midweek turnaround morphs wrangling into understanding as puzzlingly circular conversations finally unravel, bringing the relief of a return to mutual goodwill and cooperation. Don’t spend carelessly though, because impaired judgment could still be operating. Illusion and reality dance closely together on Friday the 13th, so be ready for swift transitions!

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CANCER: Unusual invitations, provocative offers and unexpected dilemmas are all on the current Cancerian storyboard, plus lightning strikes of realisation as mental/spiritual calibrations click into place and old roles disintegrate rapidly. This week’s about recovery, reconnecting threads and getting relationships in need of repair on a sounder foundation.

SIMPLY THE BEST… THIS YEAR AT NORPA L A ST F R I DAY N I G H T S AW T H E L A U N C H O F N O R PA’ S 2 0 1 5 P RO G R A M AT L I S M O R E C I T Y H A L L . A RT I ST I C D I R E C TO R J U L I A N LO U I S G AV E THE ECHO THE HEADS-UP O N W H AT ’ S I N STO R E .

What is NORPA’s vision when it comes to programming this year? Increasing access to the performing arts is at the core of NORPA’s artistic program, embracing diversity in the region and engaging the community in relevant and dynamic ways. Each year NORPA selects the best performing arts around the country with the region’s diverse communities in mind. We balance adventurous, contemporary work with entertaining, accessible productions. We’ve found that people in this area like to be challenged and surprised – they are up for works that are political, contemporary and deal with social issues. This region is famous for that and it’s also why touring companies want to tour here – NORPA audiences are very engaged. NORPA also creates its own works that aim to tell our stories in adventurous ways. Cockfight and Railway Wonderland are two works in this season that have been created locally. I strongly believe that NORPA works help define contemporary Australian theatre. Just because we are in a regional area it doesn’t mean we can’t create, and our audiences can’t have access to, some of the best performing arts this country has to offer. I see that Railway Wonderland has made a return – why have you included this again? When it premiered in 2012 it sold out two weeks before it opened. We have had ongoing requests for its return. Railway Wonderland is a locally made show that resonates and we are thrilled to be able to put it back on at Lismore train station for three weeks. It’s not just a theatre show; it’s an event, an experience that people will enjoy whether they are regular theatre-goers or not.

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LEO: This romantic week boosts your majesty’s confidence, though don’t be tempted to overplay your hand. Or if strong emotions arise, react from past habits. Instead take a breath, let stormy feelings pass through, let them go. In their place you might even find a bright new rainbow of fresh attitudes.

VIRGO: Avoid dwelling on niggly little things this week. And if others misinterpret your motives, don’t you give yourself a hard time as well. Planetary emphasis in Virgo’s house of wellbeing suggests your best exercise at present is ditching critical self-talk and being really, really sweet to numero uno. LIBRA: During this rollicking, frolicking week you’re nevertheless advised to watch your step interconnectionwise while Mars and Venus in the sign of romance, illusion and deception play their tricky, push-pull game. That said, it’s definitely a progressive week (finally!) for setting all sorts of plans, changes and upgrades in motion.

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SCORPIO: Recent events have emphasised the importance of union and harmony in your life. As midweek Scorpio moon’s increasing clarity deepens understanding of people’s motives and any lingering unrest, it’s obvious that what’s been broken can’t go back to the way it was. There has to be a whole new template.

AQUARIUS: Mercury’s move out of retrograde is always agreeable, especially when it happens in your sign. This week you’ll find glitches and hitches that seemed insoluble actually becoming manageable, workable, even potentially positive – so get that evolutionary Aquarian mind tweaking the quantum stream of possibilities while the force is with you.

PISCES: This week careless communication could inflict invisible wounds that have long-lasting consequences, so be aware of how your speech and actions affect others. If you upset someone, however unintentionally, say sorry. Be willing to listen and receive feedback. Make an extra effort to restore accord and heal differences..

assistance to survivors of domestic violence. More than 5,800 V-Day benefits are held around the world, raising funds and awareness toward ending violence against women. Byron Bay has joined this global movement as part of the V-Day 2015 campaign and in unity with the 500,000 women affected by domestic abuse in Australia each year. Entry to Vagina Monologues $30, and film festival $20. To learn more about V-Day Byron Bay visit http://www.vdaybyronbay.com.au or e-mail ByronVDay@gmail.com. To learn more about V-Day: www.vday.org.

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We hope people will travel to come and see it. Like the tracks that used to link our cities and towns, the stories we tell in Railway Wonderland run a line through the history of the northern rivers and many rural communities in Australia. While the show is not a political statement, it is a great use of an iconic heritage site that means a lot to a lot of people.

The Drill Hall Theatre will be holding auditions for Honour on Wednesday 18 February at 7.30pm at The Drill Hall, Mullumbimby. If you have a prepared audition piece you would like to present please come prepared to do so, though this is not mandatory as the audition will mainly be based on reading parts. The company are looking for three women who can play ages of around 60 and 28 to 30. These are interesting and demanding roles, though one of the younger women is only in a few scenes. Enquiries to Penny Irving on 0437 397 617.

Is what we have on offer in a regional setting unique in comparison to regional places of similar demographic numbers? NORPA’s program is quite renowned nationally for supporting new work, taking risks and having a switched-on and hungry audience who embrace new work. Another thing that makes us different from most regional performing arts centres is that we are also a theatre company in residence. NORPA is one of the few remaining regional theatre companies in Australia producing original work. Part of the reason we are able to continue doing this is the support and inspiration of the community in which we live. How can the community engage with NORPA? By coming to shows, being a subscriber, bringing friends, coming to the free Q&A sessions afterwards, getting involved in workshops, auditions and attending creative development showings, encouraging your kids’ schools to check out our Theatre for Schools program, giving us your feedback. Having conversations about theatre and art in the foyer and keeping the cultural dialogue alive. What benefits do NORPA subscribers get? NORPA subscribers are all the people who choose to buy season packages of three shows or more. Every year we find more and more people choosing to do this, which is really encouraging. Some people do it because they get a generous discount; others because they don’t want to miss out on shows and like to get organised; others because they want to support NORPA. This year we also have some amazing prizes for people who subscribe early including tickets to the Byron Bay Writers Festival, Mullum Music Festival and a Sample Food Festival event. All shows in NORPA’s 2015 season are now on sale. Visit www.norpa.org.au for all the details.

VAGINA MONOLOGUES GIVING SEXISM SOME LIP Following their sold-out performance of The Vagina Monologues in 2014, V-Day Byron Bay will host the 2015 V-Day Women’s Festival at Bangalow A&I Hall on Valentines weekend, sponsored by local business Spell Byron Bay. The crew kick off the festivities with a reading of Eve Ensler’s award-winning play The Vagina Monologues on Friday at 5pm alongside a fundraising raffle and silent auction for Assist-ASista Australia and the Byron Girls Group. On Saturday 14 February at 6.30am all are invited to the V-Day flash mob / swim at Main Beach, Byron Bay, to unite our community in joyful peace and justice. From 10am on Saturday, the A&I Hall will behold empowering, free workshops for the community, including free yoga and selfdefence. A women’s film festival will follow to reclaim Valentines night. Alongside the festivities, For the Love of Byron will host a one-day pop-up shop featuring Byron Bay’s best and most romantic gifts for last-minute V-Day purchases. In 2014, V-Day Byron Bay raised more than $20,000 for Assist-A-Sista Australia, providing much-needed

CELEBRATING HUMAN VIRTUE! The virtues of human goodness, tolerance and fidelity in love are all present in Mozart’s Turkish-flavoured singspiel The Abduction From The Seraglio, composed in 1782 when he was just 25. A metaphor for the combat between liberty and all forms of absolutism, the tale of Belmonte’s quest to deliver Konstanze from Selim’s yoke resounded throughout Europe, inspired at that time by the spirit of the Enlightenment. French actress and filmmaker Zabou Breitman’s new interpretation features American soprano Erin Morley as Konstanze, Swiss tenor Bernard Richter as Belmonte, and Jürgen Maurer as Selim, with set design by Jean-Marc Stehlé. Captured live from the Palais Garnier Opera House, Paris, in October 2014 and sung in German with English subtitles, The Abduction From The Seraglio screens at Palace Byron Bay Cinema on Sunday at 1pm and Wednesday 18 February at 11am. Tickets $15–24 on sale now at the Palace box office or online at www.palacecinemas.com.au.

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This Saturday is V Day. Previously a day celebrating romantic love, Valentines day has been reframed as V-Day, the day that focuses on shining the light on sexual violence against women. Zenith Virago spoke with The Echo about the event that asks women to come together in a show of global solidarity. What is the significance of V Day? Vaginas. It’s all about vaginas for a change. An empowering exploration and owning of the most sacred part of our women’s bodies. The Vagina Monologues is a collection of interviews with women about their vaginas, created by Eve Ensler, an American feminist. These performances have been performed all over the world for more than 20 years, raising awareness of violence to women, and raising funds for women’s causes. In 2011, Eve created a movement, V Day 1 Billion Rising, asking women to come onto the streets to dance and rise for justice for women. This is the third year and of course V Day is on 14 February. What do you see as the major challenges in awareness raising when it comes to violence against women? I believe we are living in a world where misogyny is rampant, where women and girls are disrespected, exploited, degraded, sold, violated, beaten, raped, and murdered every day in breathtaking numbers every day. This is never okay, but we are almost numb to it as it happens around all us. We read about it, see it on the news, but we have learnt to live with it. It has almost become the norm, but if it were happening in reverse, with women assaulting or killing men, there would be some action. Why is it important that women come to the event? Does it change anything? Every action has a reaction. V Day is a reaction to the violence perpetrated on women. It is a very empowering experience to be in a gathering of

women who are standing up against injustice, standing for respect and non-violence. As part of what happens here in Byron I am encouraging women to find their voices, to be free and comfortable to shout in a safe situation, so if they find themselves in a threatening situation, they know they can use their voice to shout, protest, defend, save themselves. V day has changed how we protest in Byron. The women (and men) who attend, stand and dance are changed, and in their change they automatically change everything. What is planned for the day? As usual, we are gathering at Main Beach at 6.30am wearing red. At 6.45am there will be an aerial photo, so great if everyone is there promptly as we may only get one go, and at 7am there will be a few words, and then we will do the Break the Chain dance – choreography on the web – usually twice, and then we all swim! Can men come? How can they show their support? Men can come, and they can show their support in suitably appropriate ways, and by confronting abuse, violence, sexism and misogyny whenever they encounter it. Why do you think events are still necessary? Because one in three girls under 18 experience sexual violence, one in five over 18; that makes something like 51,000 in Australia each year, and because everyone has the right to choose what they do with their own body and not to live in fear. What do women need to do to get involved? The shocking situation that we all find ourselves in is only deepening with the increase in pornography on the web. Women need to empower themselves so that they can live fully, not in fear, not in situations of violence or sexual violence. If you care about yourselves, and the women in your lives, if you want to see a healthier, equal humanity, then ending violence against women is a great place to begin. We have to stand in the fullness of who we are. Can we even imagine how much so many generations of women have experienced? And we are still resilient, capable, raising children, achieving, succeeding. Imagine what we could do if we didn’t have to worry about, experience or recover from violence! Women are already amazing; just imagine it… So be at Main Beach, Byron Bay, on Saturday from 6.30am. Dress in red.

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KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE Re-watching Kick-Ass recently, it occurred to me that the violence being jokily disparaged by director Matthew Vaughn was, in fact, the selling point of the movie. His latest offering leaves the same aftertaste. This is a difficult film to categorise, for if it is meant to be a spoof it is virtually laughless, but if it is to be taken seriously it is infuriatingly self-conscious. Constant references to James Bond are made, presumably for those numbskulls that don’t get it to begin with, but a tongue-in-cheek approach loses its wry humour if it needs to be spelt out – unless Vaughn is conceding that his core audience is essentially dumb. The goal of Harry Hart (Colin Firth), a toffy-nosed spy in a Savile Row suit (it looks tight around the waist to me) is to usher into the Service Eggsy (Taron Egerton), the East End bad boy whose father died saving Harry’s life. T

affection for the man. Most artists are obsessive about their work – it goes with the territory – and Spall’s Turner is so to the point that he is never fully at ease in the company of London’s A-list. He grunts a lot and is not above shagging the maid when brutish carnal desire overwhelms him. Not until he encounters Mrs Booth (Marion Bailey), a Margate landlady with whom he has registered as Mr Mallard (one of his middle names), are we encouraged to feel genuine empathy for Turner.

That he takes so long to come out of his shell detracts from a movie that exhibits an acute appreciation of Turner’s awesome works and is built on sumptuous production values – Jacqueline Durran’s costume design is a treat, a drawing-room singing recital is an absolute he villain in the piece is Valentine (Samuel L Jackson), a megalomaniac out of the same mould hoot, and the sight of the Temeraire being towed up-river as Blofeld, Le Chiffre or any of Ian Fleming’s creations. His assistant, Gazelle (Sofia Boutella), is a to be scuppered is a magnificent raven-haired hornbag with artificial legs, like Oscar image. Disappointingly, because Pistorius’s, with which she slices up her opponents Leigh has chosen only to cover (a nod to Oddjob). The story is Flemingesque, too – and topical. Valentine, convinced that the planet is dying as a result of mankind’s environmentally catastrophic activities, is plotting to solve the problem with a worldwide population cull. Having made his vast fortune through the manufacture of computer software, he will distribute, free of charge, sim cards programmed to cast their holders into a homicidal rage when Valentine flicks the switch. It’s the task of the Kingsman agents to stop this happening. Firth, now content to wallow in selfparody, is drearily suave; Michael Caine is similarly unenthused as the M character; Egerton tries hard but is nondescript; while Jackson, not surprisingly, is the life of the party. In the end, a miss is as good as a mile and, though promising much, this is just high-gloss dross.

MR TURNER Mike Leigh ventured into the Victorian era with his stupendous Topsy Turvy, an account of George Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s creation of The Mikado.The mood in this study of the great nineteenth-century painter JMW Turner is altogether different, and though the running time of both is almost identical (154 and 150 mins), the former flew by whereas the latter drags. Films that deal with famous artists/musos/writers etc generally start with them in the netherland of social acceptance and chart their struggle to the top. In this, Turner is already at the peak of his powers when we meet him, a ‘grand fromage’ at the Royal Academy with wealth and influence. Whether he is likeable or not is another matter, and Timothy Spall, in his gruff and lugubrious portrayal, never really encourages outright

Turner’s later years, the artist’s striving to master the skills required to express his vision is not explored. Though beautiful in many ways, the light that illuminates Turner’s canvases is unable to penetrate the dourness of Leigh’s film.

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SAT 14TH FEB Dinner from 6.30 PM Film starts at 8 PM www.federalfilmsociety.com or tel 6684 9313

WEDNESDAY

11 FEB to

WEDNESDAY

18 FEB

MOVIE CLUB PRICES Adult $12.00 / Golden Club $8.50

OPENS THURS

SAT & MON ONLY

ROYAL OPERA: L'ELISIR D'AMORE (CTC) (No Free Tix) Wed 11: 11:00am PARIS OPERA: THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO (CTC) (No Free Tix) Sun 15: 1:00pm Wed 18: 11:00am NT LIVE: TREASURE ISLAND (CTC) (No Free Tix) Sat 14: 1:00pm Mon 16: 12:30pm FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (MA15+) (No Free Tix) Thu 12-Tue 17: 11:00, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00pm Wed 18: 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00pm SELMA (M) (No Free Tix) Thu 12, Fri 13, Tue 17: 9:20, 11:50, 6:40 Sat 14, Sun 15: 1:45, 4:25, 6:40pm Mon 16: 10:00, 1:45, 6:40pm Wed 18: 9:00, 1:45, 6:40pm WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY (PG) (No Free Tix) Thu 12, Fri 13, Tue 17: 9:00, 2:10, 7:20pm Sat 14, Sun 15: 9:00, 11:10, 6:55pm Mon 16: 9:00, 3:20, 7:30pm Wed 18: 9:00, 11:30, 6:55pm PAPER PLANES (G) Wed 11: 9:00am Enjoy our licensed bar

Lavazza Espresso Coffee

OPENS THURS

KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE (MA15+) (No Free Tix) Wed 11: 1:50, 4:30, 7:00 Thu 12, Fri 13, Tue 17: 11:40, 2:20, 9:20pm Sat 14, Sun 15, Wed 18: 11:20, 4:15, 9:10pm Mon 16: 11:20am, 4:15, 9:30pm THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (PG) Wed 11: 9:00, 2:00, 6:55pm Thu 12, Fri 13, Tue 17: 9:10am, 9:10pm Sat 14, Sun 15, Wed 18: 9:00, 8:50pm Mon 16: 9:00am, 9:10pm WILD (MA15+) Wed 11: 11:45, 4:40, 9:25pm Thu 12, Fri 13, Tue 17: 4:20 Sat 14, Sun 15: 9:00am Mon 16: 5:15pm. Wed 18: 4:40pm AMERICAN SNIPER (MA15+) Wed 11: 2:10, 9:20pm Thu 12, Fri 13, Tue 17: 4:50pm Wed 18: 2:10pm BIRDMAN (MA15+) Wed 11: 11:25, 9:30pm THE IMITATION GAME (M) Wed 11: 4:20 MR TURNER (M) Wed 11: 9:00, 6:35 All sessions are correct at the time of publication. Current session times at: www.palacecinemas.com.au

Gift cards are the perfect gift

Group Bookings available

108-110 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 8555 | www.palacecinemas.com.au

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John Cottrell Art

ACTIVE ARTS AT NRCG

STUDIO CLOSING SALE Saturday 14 February Studio on Belongil Creek

NRCG celebrates World Wetlands Day with a month of ar ts, wetland photography, fishing, walking and ar t workshops.

Follow signs past Manfred St Artwork and studio materials Open 3–8pm Drinks 6–8pm www.johncottrell.com.au | 0432 086 091 open wed - fri 10am - 4pm weekends 9.30am - 2.30pm closed public holidays

currentexhibitions - 4 February - 1 March 2015 Wetlands for our Future – WetlandCare Australia Winning works from the Annual WetlandCare Australia Photography and Artprize. Image: Night at the Races, Ford Kristo

Flotsam & Jetsam – Narani Henson A collection of weird and wonderful art using a variety of mediums and reclaimed marine plastics. Image: Plastic Dot Water and Dot Water, Narani Henson

Madonna and the Reeds – Mirrawinni Gaze An exhibition of paintings and weavings from natural materials promoting ecological sustainability. Image: Madonna in the Reeds, Mirrawinni Gaze

upcomingexhibition 4 March - 29 March 2015 Fifth Annual Grace Cruice Memorial Exhibition – Ballina Arts and Craft Club Inc. (BACCI) An exhibition of diverse 2D and 3D artworks by members of BACCI.

WetlandCare Australia presents the 8th Annual WetlandCare Photography Prize; Narani Henson creates intriguing works using marine plastics; and MirraWinni Gaze a collection of beautiful, natural fibre, woven works. These exhibitions take photography, weaving and waste from our creeks and rivers to show us how people and the environment can interact in a positive way. Exhibitions run from 4 February till 1 March 2015. Workshops include: Basket Weaving with MirraWinni Gaze, S aturday 14 February; Collaborative Community Ar twork with Narani Henson (to be permanently installed in the Lennox Cultural and Community Centre); Guided Wetland Walks with WetlandCare Australia and Free Fishing Workshops hosted by NSW Fisheries. For fur ther information contact the Gallery on 6681 6167. www. ballina.nsw.gov.au/nrcg

Image: The Two of Us, Mark Davis

cnr cherry and crane streets ballina | phone 02 6681 6167 www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/nrcg

NEW VISIONS for a NEW WORLD February 20th - 27th 2015 - with a 3 day option available

with International Visionary Artists Adam Scott Miller, Leo Plaw, Kathrina Sofie Bring your insight to life at

Art in Paradise Painting Retreats Paradise One Eco Retreat Coorabell, NSW

info@artinparadise.com.au www.artinparadise.com.au for info & bookings

Have you got a great idea for a TV program?

VISIONARY ART PAINTING RETRE AT Ar t in Paradise is an annual visionary ar t learning hub, at Paradise One Eco Retreat centre in Coorabell. We facilitate the learning, creation, and sharing of this amazing genre with international ar tists. Visionary ar t is a fresh direction in contemporary ar t.

Program February 2015: New Visions for a New World 7-day painting retreat 20–27 February (+3-day option) with Adam Scot t Miller, Leo Plaw & Kathrina Sofie Ar t Culture Crea tion 2-day intensive S aturday 28 February–1 March 2015 with Leo Plaw For info and booking details visit www.ar tinparadise.com.au or email info@ar tinparadise.com.au.

LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY Lismore regional Gallery introduces a playful 2-week incursion into the Exhibition Program. If There’s Something Strange In Your Neighbourhood… explores the gentrification of a squat ter set tlement built in the 70s on a graveyard alongside Yog yakar ta’s main river, Kali Code. In 2013 the local mayor announced he wanted to develop this area and local residents have already star ted being pushed out. Owing to the history of this place, tombstones are still visible in the walls of the kampung (neighbourhood) and ghost activity is abundant. This project was first presented in Ratmakan Kampung as an inf latable ghost house, Rumah Hantu, with an embroidered interior that was created from drawings by the local kids of their ghost stories. Hear Keg De Souza in Conversa tion 11.30am to 12 .30pm, 20 February 2015, as she discusses the ideas, community engagement and creative processes from which this work was built.

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ART Buyers from Foxtel, Ten and ABC TV will be in Byron to talk about their program requirements and listen to pitches.

Friday February 27th, 9.30am – 3.30pm Byron Regional Sports and Cultural Complex

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Australia Fair exhibits ar tworks from Lismore Regional Gallery’s permanent collection showing the diversity and character of the Australian landscape. The Lucinda Digital Video Projec t: Amazing My ths and Legends shows weird and wonder ful shor t films by children in years 4, 5 and 6, exploring the theme of Amazing Myths and Legends. Also on, Daphne Kal-Ma-Kuta Dux’s Dreamer. Born in Brisbane in 1928, her people are the Joondoobarrie from Bribie Island. Dux began painting at the age of seventyseven. It was then that she began to gain a feel for her Aboriginal identity, which had been withheld from her throughout her life. Visit the website at www.lismoregallery. org or phone 6622 2209.

HAVE YOU GOT A GRE AT IDE A FOR A T V PROGRAM? S c re e n wo r k s i s b r i n g i n g t h e co m m i s s i o n i n g e d i to r s a n d h e a d s o f d e p a r t m e n t f ro m N e t wo r k Te n , A B C T V a n d Fox te l to M e e t t h e N e t wo r k s , a o n e - d ay eve n t i n B y ro n B ay o n 2 7 Fe b r u a r y. A t t h e eve n t , b ro a d c a s t e xe c u t i ve s w i l l e x p l a i n w h at t h ey a re l o o k i n g fo r a n d h ow to p i tc h to t h e m . T h ey w i l l r u n ro u n d - t a b l e d i s c u s s i o n s a n d g i ve p a r t i c i p a n t s t h e o p p o r t u n i t y to d o o n e - l i n e p i tc h e s . T h i s eve n t i s e xc l u s i ve to t h e n o r t h e r n r i ve r s re g i o n a n d i s s u i t a b l e fo r a n yo n e w h o i s i n te re s te d i n c re at i n g co n te n t fo r A u s t ra l i a n te l ev i s i o n . Fo r i n fo r m at i o n , v i s i t t h e we b s i te at w w w. s c re e n wo r k s . co m . a u o r c a l l 6 6 8 7 1 59 9.

Early Childhood Music

Singing Movement Rhythm Explore & enjoy making music TUES – NR CON, LISMORE WED – BRUNSWICK HEADS

6621 2266 admin@nrcac.edu.au | www.nrcac.edu.au

T H E C H A N N O N N S W - O P P T H E TA V E R N

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ART BEYOND DECOR T h e e n j oy m e n t a n d a p p re c i at i o n o f a r t w i l l a l ways re s i d e i n t h e eye s o f t h e b e h o l d e r, b u t a r t d e s e r ve s m o re . I t re q u i re s a d vo c ate s fo r t h e ‘a u t h e n t i c ’ a r t i s t a n d a re s p e c t fo r t h e ‘ l a n g u a ge’ o f a r t t h at h a s d eve l o p e d ove r t i m e – j u s t a s t i m e h a s i n f l u e n ce d s o c i a l a n d c u l t u ra l evo l u t i o n . T h e p re s e n t at i o n o f q u a l i t y, c h a l l e n ge a n d u n e a sy b e a u t y – a r t t h at l i ve s b eyo n d d e co r a n d a n i n i t i a l p l e a s i n g g l a n ce – i s s o m e t h i n g t h at T h e C h a n n o n G a l l e r y s t ro n g l y a d vo c ate s fo r. We we l co m e yo u . R e a l a r t c a n i n s p i re yo u a n d t a ke yo u p l a ce s yo u n eve r e x p e c te d . T h e g a l l e r y i s l o c ate d at 52 Te ra n i a S t re e t , T h e C h a n n o n . P h o n e 6 6 8 8 6 32 2 o r v i s i t T h e c h a n n o n g a l l e r y. co m .

CONSERVATORIUM BRINGS CHILDREN’S MUSIC TO BRUNSWICK R o c h e l l e Wr i g h t ( C u r l y C o u s i n s ) p re s e n t s f i ve we e k s o f We d n e s d ay m u s i c e d u c at i o n c l a s s e s fo r 1 – 5 - ye a r - o l d s co m m e n c i n g 4 M a rc h at B r u n sw i c k H e a d s .

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CELEBRATE WITH ZAKAY GL ASS CRE ATIONS C o m e a n d j o i n i n t h e wa r m t h a n d c e l e b rat i o n o f w h at w i l l b e a m e m o ra b l e e ve n i n g at Z a k ay G l a s s C re at i o n s G a l l e r y a s we c e l e b rat e o u r f i r s t ye a r i n o u r n e w b e a u t i f u l l i g h t - f i l l e d B a n g a l ow l o c at i o n . S h owc a s i n g l o c a l e s t a b l i s h e d a n d up-and-coming artists in glass, wo o d , c o l d - c a s t b ro n z e a n d c e ra m i c s , t h e e ve n t p ro m i s e s t o i n s p i re ! Organic wines and mouthwat e r i n g l o c a l p ro d u c e w i l l b e o n o f f e r f ro m T h e F a r m B y ro n B ay, S a l u m i , T h e B y ro n B ay C o o k i e C o m p a n y a n d I l i a s t h e G re e k ! A c c o m p a n i e d by l i ve e n t e r t a i n m e n t f ro m wo r l d m u s i c i a n S h a i S h r i k i . 2 1 Fe b r u a r y 2 0 1 5 f ro m 6 p m . Z a k ay G l a s s C re at i o n s G a l l e r y, i s at L eve l 1 , 42 B y ro n S t re e t , B a n g a l ow (a b ove S u m m e r l a n d ) , v i s i t t h e i r we b s i te at z a k ayg l a s s c re at i o n s . co m o r p h o n e : 1 3 0 0 8 59 2 9 1

MT WARNING, CALDERA: THE IMPACTS Barb Sut tie from 20 February until 12 April at the Tweed Regional Gallery. Local ar tist Barb Sut tie’s exhibition of exquisite oil paintings calls audiences to witness the results of natural and human impacts on Australia’s Green Cauldron. This exhibition invites every visitor to make a personal pledge to reconnect with nature and to take responsibility for their own actions. ‘Let us create a positive impact for our world, star ting here – where we choose to take action and consciously decide to look after our iconic landscapes. I am witness to the impacts.’ – Barb Sut tie

Barb Sut tie Mountain’s Pain oil on canvas

T h i s i s p a r t o f t h e N o r t h e r n R i ve r s C o n s e r vat o r i u m E a r l y C h i l d h o o d M u s i c P ro g ra m , w h i c h p rov i d e s re g u l a r c l a s s e s t o n u r t u re a n d d eve l o p c h i l d re n’s i n s t i n c t i ve l ove fo r m u s i c a n d r h y t h m . A s k a b o u t o u r A p r i l wo r k s h o p fo r e a r l y c h i l d h o o d e d u c at o r s , teaching engaging songs and musical activities. Early childhood music is just o n e a s p e c t o f t h e e xc i t i n g m u s i c o p p o r t u n i t i e s p rov i d e d by t h e C o n s e r vat o r i u m . To f i n d o u t m o re v i s i t w w w. n rc a c . e d u . a u o r p h o n e 6 62 1 2 2 6 6 . Free admission Gallery open Wed-Sun 10am - 5pm

ALI COULTHURST ART 828 Federal Drive, Federal 0448 110 849 www.alisoncoulthurstart.com.au ART PIECE GALLERY 70 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby 6684 3446 ARTS YARD COMPLEX Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Furniture, 99 Lismore Road, Bangalow 0412 312 474 BAREBONES ART SPACE 44 Byron St, Bangalow 6687 1393 BILLINUDGEL FRAMING & GALLERY 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel 6680 3444 billinudgelpictureframing.com.au CHANNON GALLERY 52 Terania St, The Channon 6688 6322 CLEARLIGHT DTESIGNS 1/67 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay 6685 5316 COLIN HEANEY ART GALLERY 1a, 81 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay 6685 7798 CURIOUS ART GALLERY 94a Chinderah Bay Dr, Chinderah Bay 6674 5340 ELTHAM VILLAGE GALLERY 445 Eltham Rd, Eltham 6629 1649 FARRELL GLASS DESIGNS 6 Acacia St, Byron A&I Estate 6685 7044 FEDERAL VILLAGE GALLERY Cnr Federal Dr & Albert St, Federal 0449 934 807 GALLERY COSMOSIS 2/22 Brigantine St, Byron A&I Estate 6685 7909 HAMMER & HAND JEWELLERY & METAL COLLECTIVE Unit 1, 4 Ti-Tree Pl, Byron A&I Estate 0409 960 614 HELE ELLIS ART STUDIO Lilli Pilli Byron Bay 0411 081 777 IN THIS STREET 158 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 8528 JACQUI DORAN GALLERY @ BYRON ART SUPPLIES 3/97 Centennial Cct, Byron A&I Estate 6680 8010 JERRY COOK CONTEMPORARY ART STUDIO & GALLERY 5/1 Bonanza Dr, Billinudgel 6680 2467 JULES HUNT STUDIO GALLERY 19 Brigatine St, Byron A&I Estate www.juleshunt.com LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY 131 Molesworth St, Lismore 6622 2209

LONE GOAT GALLERY @ The Byron Bay Library, Cnr Lawson & Middleton Sts, Byron Bay 0490 004 542 MINA MINA ART GALLERY Shop 1, 32 Mullumbimbi St, Brunswick Heads 6685 0229 MOONRISE STUDIO GALLERY 105 Stuart St, Mullumbimby moonrisestudios.com.au MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY ART GALLERY 2 Jubilee Ave Mullumbimby 0401 404 982 mcag.com.au MYOCUM SCHOOL OF SCULPTURE myocumschoolofsculpture.com. au 0433 132 387 NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY Cnr Cherry and Crane Sts, Ballina 6681 6167 PLANET CORROBOREE 1/69 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7884 RETROSPECT GALLERIES 52 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 8825 RIVERVIEW GALLERY 2/33 Mullumbimbi St, Brunswick Heads 0439 500 070 SEED STUDIO GALLERY 1/46 Acacia St, Byron A&I Estate 0402 909 193 STILL @ THE CENTRE 3 Centennial Cct, Byron A&I Estate 6685 5808 STUDIO RED 5/16 Tasman Way, Byron A&I Estate 0423 208 605 SUNSHINE ALLEY 59 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby SUVIRA MCDONALD CERAMIC ART GALLERY Goonengerry 6684 9194 THE ROXY GALLERY 143 Summerland Way, Kyogle 6632 3518 THE SAUCE STUDIO Shop 4/15 Commercial Rd, Murwillumbah 6672 1929 thesaucestudio.com TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY 2 Mistral Rd, Murwillumbah 6670 2790 WHEEL OF LIFE 21 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads 6685 1442 WINDHORSE GALLERY 25 Byron St, Bangalow 6687 1933

ZAKAY GLASS CREATIONS

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS 7 FEB — 21 FEB 2015

13 February - 24 May

Rod McNicol: memento mori

image: If There’s Something Strange In Your Neighbourhood… ŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƟŽŶ ŝŵĂŐĞƐ ;ƐŝƚĞ ZĂƚŵĂŬĂŶ ŬĂŵƉƵŶŐ /ŶĚŽŶĞƐŝĂͿ ϮϬϭϰ͕ ĐŽƵƌƚĞƐLJ ƚŚĞ ĂƌƟƐƚ

KEG DE SOUZA If There’s Something Strange In Your Neighbourhood…

A Monash Gallery of Art travelling exhibition BOWNESS FAMILY FOUNDATION

dŚŝƐ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ĞdžƉůŽƌĞƐ ƚŚĞ ŐĞŶƚƌŝĮĐĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ Ă ƐƋƵĂƩĞƌ ƐĞƩůĞŵĞŶƚ ďƵŝůƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ϳϬƐ ŽŶ Ă ŐƌĂǀĞLJĂƌĚ ĂůŽŶŐƐŝĚĞ zŽŐLJĂŬĂƌƚĂ͛Ɛ ŵĂŝŶ ƌŝǀĞƌ͕ <Ăůŝ ŽĚĞ͕ ĮƌƐƚ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚ ŝŶ ZĂƚŵĂŬĂŶ ŬĂŵƉƵŶŐ ĂƐ ĂŶ ŝŶŇĂƚĂďůĞ ŐŚŽƐƚ ŚŽƵƐĞ͘ This is an Asialink Arts Residency Project supported by Arts NSW

Australia Fair

Artworks from Lismore Regional Gallery’s ƉĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚ ĐŽůůĞĐƟŽŶ͘ ŝŵĂŐĞ͗ ZŽďLJŶ ^ǁĞĂŶĞLJ͕ ^ŝŵƉůLJ /ƌƌĞƐŝƐƟďůĞ ϮϬϬϳ͕ Žŝů ŽŶ ůŝŶĞŶ͕ ϳϲ dž ϭϬϬĐŵ͕ >ŝƐŵŽƌĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů 'ĂůůĞƌLJ WĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚ ŽůůĞĐƟŽŶ͕ ĚŽŶĂƚĞĚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂŶ 'ŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ͛Ɛ ƵůƚƵƌĂů 'ŝŌƐ Program

The Lucinda Digital Video Project Amazing Myths and Legends

tĞŝƌĚ ĂŶĚ ǁŽŶĚĞƌĨƵů ƐŚŽƌƚ ĮůŵƐ ďLJ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ in years 4, 5 and 6, exploring the theme of Amazing Myths and Legends. image: Yowie Hunters Ambush 2014, The Lucinda Digital Video Project, courtesy Graham Jessup and Bexhill Public School

www.lismoregallery.org :: www.facebook.com/LismoreRegionalGallery 02 6622 2209 :: art.gallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au

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You're invited!

On display until 15 February

Highlights from the Kedumba Collection of Australian Drawings On display until 8 March

Ex Libris - Corrigan for Kids Selected works by Digby Moran Stone Samplers: Karyn Fendley & Suvira McDonald Public Program Friday 20 February 5pm Exhibition Preview: Join photographer Rod McNicol and Dr Christopher Chapman, Senior Curator, National Portrait Gallery, Canberra - FREE 6.30pm Official Opening: Join gallery staff and guests for opening celebrations Image: Rod McNicol, Jack, 2006, from the series A portrait revisited: 1986–2006, pigment ink-jet print, 45 x 30cm (each image). Collection of the artist

(02) 6670 2790 | 2 Mistral Road South Murwillumbah NSW 2484 | artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

It's been one year since we moved into our new beautiful, light-filled Bangalow Gallery and we are holding a big party in our gallery to celebrate.

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Zakay Glass Gallery Bangalow Saturday 21st February 2015 Starting from 6pm FREE

www.zakayglasscreations.com 1300 859 291 42 Byron Street, Bangalow

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THURSDAY 12 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON KIT BRAY & SWANNY, DJ WADEEP RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM NIEKO BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM GARRETT KATO + TIGER & ME BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM MUSICAL BINGO CAFE OSKA, BYRON 8PM PUREVELOUR COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ QC GINGER PIG, BYRON 7PM MATTHEW ARMITAGE WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ NERY TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM JOSH SWAIN HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM DAN HANNAFORD SLIPWAY HOTEL, BALLINA 7PM BILL JACOBI GOLLAN HOTEL, LISMORE 7PM HEARTWORN HIGHWAY TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE 6.30PM ACID BLEED CHINDERAH TAVERN 6.30PM SIMON MEOLA

FRIDAY 13 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON ROBINA, WE PLAY MACHINES, EVA J, GOSPER RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE HOMBRES BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM MICK MCHUGH DUO 9PM MADISON KAT YACROCKCAFE, BYRON 6PM END OF DECADENCE, NOOSE FOR A NECKTIE, THE DIRAC SEA, DIAMOND CONSTRUCT, DON’T WASTE THE PAINT BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM LITTLE EARTHQUAKE CAFE OSKA, BYRON 8PM BOSSANOVA COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ JIMMY D & DJ QC GINGER PIG, BYRON 9PM DJ EUAN

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ SUPAMAORIFULLA TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM KALLIAD PIZZA PARADISO SUFFOLK PARK 7PM DINKUM BOHOS BANGALOW A&I HALL 5PM VAGINA MONOLOGUES BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM SCOTT DAVEY HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM JACK O’LEARY MULLUM FARMERS MARKET 8AM THE SUNDOWNERS OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 7PM CAVO, PIGEON BOY & SOUL MAN BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 8PM SUGARCANE COLLINS BALLINA RSL 8.30PM THE DIRTY CHANNEL ELTHAM HOTEL 7PM HAYLEY GRACE SERPENTINE GALLERY, LISMORE 6PM WHO-O-O ARE YOU? EXHIBITION OPENING TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE 5PM CHRIS FISHER 8PM PURITY, SILVER LINING W AS CHAOS FALLS, MOANS LIKE LISA NIMBIN HOTEL 7.30PM BLUESVILLE STATION SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF EUREKA FUNK KINGSCLIFF SLSC 6.30PM PAUL ATKINS CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM CHRIS COOK BAND SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM LONG GONE DADDIES TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 8PM KASEY CHAMBERS BAND

SATURDAY 14 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE GOOCH PALMS, SKEGGS, WHITE LODGE, DJ SAMMOND RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DAWN PATROL

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BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM DJS TOM & JARRY MAIN BEACH, BYRON 6.30AM V DAY FLASH MOB & SWIM BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM SEXY HITS MUSICAL BINGO W DISCO DANNY GINGER PIG, BYRON 4PM DJ ANTON LEAF 8PM DJ BANGO CAFE OSKA, BYRON 8PM MANIESHIKA & JAM CREW COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ JIMMY D & DJ QC WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ SANCHEZ TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM SHINY SHINY PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM GATO NAVARRO BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM ADAM BROWN BANGALOW A&I HALL 10AM V DAY WORKSHOPS 6.30PM WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM ADAM BROWN HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM ASA BROOMHALL DOMA CAFE, FEDERAL 12PM SWEET BYRON MUSIC LULU’S, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM DR BAZ MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC HALL 8PM FIONA DELL W SHARNY RUSSELL TRIO, MARTHA BAARTZ, JOHN HOFFMAN, DONI RAVEN & GABY BOGART MIDDLE PUB, MULLUM 7.30PM SHAKE APPEAL YUM YUM TREE, NEW BRIGHTON 10AM ELENA B WILLIAMS BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 8PM ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT LENNOX HOTEL 9.30PM

BLUESVILLE STATION BALLINA RSL 6.30PM BRIAN PAMPHILON BALLINA RSL BOWLING CLUB 6PM NEIL ANDERSON, RICHARD BRENT HENRY ROUS TAVERN, BALLINA SCOTT DAVEY BAND TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE 7PM ROD MURRAY MARY G'S ROCHELLE LEES BAND SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 3PM TWO LIONS 7PM AKOVA CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS CLUB GREG KEW POTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS CLUB 6PM RHYDIAN LEWIS CUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB 8PM JIMMY DOWLING, TWO LIONS, VIC MANUAL, VAS BROS CABARITA BOWLS AND SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM THE MILKMEN SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB 3PM SATURDAY JAZZ 7PM RUSSELL HINTON TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 8PM THE SEARCHERS COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 8.30PM LEIGH JAMES SOUNDLOUNGE, CURRUMBIN CW STONEKING

SUNDAY 15 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON DAN HANNAFORD RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 6.30PM THE HILLBILLY GOATS

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BOOK THE YAC!

BARISTA COURSE

For your next party, workshop, event, program etc. Contact Steffie: Stephanie@ bys.org.au for details.

Tuesday 17 February – 4–7pm – $50 Ages between 15 & 24 Email Stephanie@bys.org.au or call 6685 7777 to book

YACROCKCAFE - THE MONSTER MOSH

FREE 6-week workshop – ages 16–21 Starting Thursday 19 February – 3.30. Creating and designing costumes from recycled materials. Contact Kia for details: kiawasleyoz@hotmail.com or come to the YAC Thursday 19th at 3.30pm.

Friday 13th February www.facebook.com/ YACROCKCAFE

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Members’ Draws Wednesdays 5.30pm

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MONDAY 16 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON ZIGGY ALBERTS RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM SLIM PICKENS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM GREG KEW

BYRON BREWERY 4PM BREWERY DJS GINGER PIG, BYRON 8PM REGGAE NIGHT COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ JIMMY D WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ NERY

TUESDAY 17 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MARSHALL O’KELL RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM CHRIS ARONSTEN BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 7.30PM OPEN MIC BYRON BREWERY 4PM BREWERY DJS GINGER PIG, BYRON 9PM DJ YOLANDA & DJ XFAKTA COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ JIMMY D & DJ TAYA WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ SANCHEZ BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM BRACKETS OPEN MIC BANGALOW BOWLO 6.30PM NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA NEW BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKET 8AM BROADFOOT YUM YUM TREE, NEW BRIGHTON 10AM LUKE BENNETT SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB 6.30PM DAN MCCOY

WEDNESDAY 18 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON LUKE MORRIS & NICK BAMPTON RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON THE MILKSHAKES BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM SCOTT DAY VEE DUO BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM OPEN MIC COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ JIMMY D WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ NERY TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE 8PM OPEN MIC

WHAT’S ON + Dr Sketchy’s Presents Blue Valentine A-GoGo in the Playboy Mansion with MC Mae Wilde Wednesday 11 February, 6.30pm–late. Ticket: $20 at the door

An Evening with CW Stoneking Presented by Gaynor Crawford Sunday 15 February, Doors 7pm/Show 7.30pm Tickets: Presale $38 | Doorsale $45

Introducing the Ten Terrains of Consciousness Presented by Allen David Reed and Tahnee Woolf Wednesday 18 February, 6pm Tickets: Presale $15 | Doorsale $20

Threads - Presented by Byron Music Society Sunday 22 Feb, 3pm (meet the artists @ 2pm) Tickets: Full $30 | BMS Member $25 | Child U18 $10

Elizabeth Gilbert and Rayya Elias in conversation Presented by Northern Rivers Writers Festival Wednesday 25 February, Doors 5.45pm / Show 6pm. Tickets: $35 www.nrwc.org.au

Meeting rooms for hire +

Courtyard Bar open before all events +

Workshops, Training, Conferences & Functions

69 Jonson Street Byron Bay

2 – 100 people

Box office hours: 10 am – 3.30 pm

Facilities: Wi-fi, Projector, Whiteboard, Air-con Phone 6685 6807

February

FREE HORTICULTURE THERAPY COURSE

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM LATE FOR WOODSTOCK 8PM SUNDAE SOIREE BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM CW STONEKING BYRON BREWERY 12PM BREWERY DJS TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 2.30PM SANGRIA DJS BANGALOW HOTEL 3PM SUNDAZE SESSION HOTEL BRUNSWICK 4PM MASON RACK DOMA CAFE, FEDERAL 12PM ROB CSOKAS YUM YUM TREE, NEW BRIGHTON 10AM TIM STOKES BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 3PM JAM WITH JASON MATHESON, ROD COVE, PHIL EIZENBERG CLUB LENNOX 4PM TOKE LENNOX HOTEL 6PM TOTUM ELTHAM HOTEL 2PM CASSIE ROSE DUO THE LAKE, CABARITA 1PM BELLA SESSIONS WITH LIL’ FI SPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT BURRELL 2PM ANDY BURKE UKI MARKET 8AM BROADFOOT, SCHWEET AZ, HI TIDE KINGSCLIFF SLSC 3PM BRIGGS & CO KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 5.30PM BILL JACOBI RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 3PM MATT BUGGY CHINDERAH TAVERN 2.30PM MARSHALL O'KELL COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 4PM SIMON MEOLA

Tickets & info: byroncentre.com.au

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

Service Directory IWIRE

ANTENNAS

DEADLINE: For additions and changes to the Service Directory is 12pm Friday

NO FIX NO CHARGE

LINE ADS: $90 for 3 months or $310 for 1 year prepaid

For fast service call

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DISPLAY ADS: $63 per week for colour display ad. Minimum 8 week booking 4 weeks prepaid. Please supply display ads 85mm wide, 28mm high. New display ads will be placed at end of section. Ads appear every day in Service Directory pages on Echonetdaily at www.echonetdaily.net.au

ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

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0427 196 962 0401 190 960

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• Set top box installation and programming • Surround sound design and installation • All TV, telephone & electrical installations Call Norm now on

0422 668 582

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas ....0432 289705 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................66834008 or 0407 728998 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C ...................................66291169 or 0412 967677

APPLIANCE REPAIR

BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. Lic 170208C ......66884215 or 0415 793242

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .........66843575 or 0414 922786 CARPENTRY/JOINERY Renos, kitchens, bthrms, small jobs. Lic 157823C. Paul .... 0423 658885 or 66845273 BYRON ELECTRONICS Repairs to TV/Audio. 1/25 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay.................66857610 BUILDER – ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS Peter Alexander. Lic 177579C ....................0417 499023 BRICKLAYER Quality work, reasonable quotes. Lic 164155C..................0437 135483 or 66849102

ARCHITECTS

FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C.........................66808162

FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au ...........................66856984 STAINLESS WIRE BALUSTRADING Supplies and installation................66809409 or 0419 758821 JOSE DO Sustainable Architecture. Reg. 7647. www.josedoarchitect.com....................0424 062096 BUILDER/CARPENTER Peter Bergin. Renos/maintenance. Lic 147887C .....0432 060110 or 0432 788394 GRAEME BARR ARCHITECTS Reg 4244. www.graemebarr.com .......................................66877973 CARPENTER Insured & qualified. Homes, extensions, decks, free quotes. Lic 231104C......... 0431 674377 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au .............................................66855001 BUILDER CARPENTER DP Construction Building Solutions. All jobs. Lic 236035C ........0427 849445 RUNNING DOG DESIGN Byron Street, Byron Bay (opp Aldi). Reg 5574 .............................66858619 rbacarpentry.com.au New & reno work, decks & pergolas. Lic No 243918C ..............0407 330326 BRICK & BLOCK LAYING Lic 173697C. Top quality work. Any size job. Phone Bob .......0431 792260

AUDIO PRODUCTION

BUILDER / CARPENTER Quality work with 40 years experience. HIA Lic 501442 .........0410 442188

AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production, crystalgrid.com.au .........................0421 661910 STONEYS BUILDING CREATIONS Lic 268404C..........................................Phone Dave 0417 654888 BRICKLAYING, RENDERING, SWIMING POOLS 30 years exp. Lic 170432C.................0423 378573

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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

BUSINESS BROKERS

modern bathroom renovations

DESIGN + CONSTRUCT 20 years experience PH: 0410 788 420

ACCOUNTANTS

Lic No. 239514C

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

EXPERIENCE COUNTS FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS

ALLCOAST SHOWER REPAIRS High temp steam cleaning, leaks fixed, bathroom makeovers, grout cleaning. Lic 1875C..................................................................................66808646

Bookkeeping & BAS Services

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

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MAGIC RENOVATIONS Bathrooms, laundries, cabinets, tiling & painting.....................0404 893404

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

www.easybooks.net.au BAS Reg# 88352003

ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry .............................................................................................66847415 ACCOUNTANT – BANGALOW Hudson Accounting Services .............................................66872960 ACCOUNTANT BOOKKEEPER Your first choice for small business. Registered tax agent, affordable, BAS & tax returns. ...............................................Gail 0401 884231 ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING GST. BAS Accounts set up & advice. Quickbooks, MYOB, Xero etc. ATO Registered. Phone Edward .........................................0423 763053 ACCOUNTANT – MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026

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Landscaping .....................................31 Lawnmower Repairs .....................32 Lighting ...............................................32 Locksmith ...........................................32 Marketing ...........................................32 Motoring .............................................32 Osteopathy ........................................32 Painting ...............................................32 Pest Control .......................................32 Photography .....................................32 Physiotherapy ..................................32 Picture Framing ...............................32 Plastering ...........................................32 Plumbers .............................................32 Podiatry ...............................................32 Printer Toners & Cartridges .......32 Printing & Copying Services .....32 Removalists .......................................32 Roofing ................................................32 Rubbish Removal............................33 Sand & Gravel ...................................33 Scrap Metal Merchants ................33 Security Services.............................33 Septic Systems .................................33 Sewing & Alterations ..........................33 Sewing Machine Sales & Service ...33 Solar Installation ............................33 Swimming Pools .............................33 Tiling .....................................................33 Travel ....................................................33 Tree Services .....................................33 Upholstery .........................................33 Valuers .................................................33 Veterinary Surgeons .....................33 Video Production ...........................33 Water Filters ......................................33 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning ...33 Web Design Services.....................33 Welding ...............................................33 Window Tinting ...............................33

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

DIGITAL TV EXPERTS

INDEX Accountants ......................................29 Acupuncture .....................................29 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 29 Antennas & Installation ..............29 Appliance Repair ............................29 Architects............................................29 Audio Production ...........................29 Bathroom Renovations ...............29 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters.29 Building Trades ................................29 Business Brokers .............................29 Carpet Cleaning...............................29 Chimney Sweep ...............................29 Chiropractic .......................................29 Cleaning ..............................................29 Computer Services.........................30 Concreting & Paving .....................30 Counselling........................................30 Debt Collection ................................30 Decks, Patios & Extensions ........30 Dentists................................................30 Design & Drafting...........................30 Driveway Maintenance................30 Earthmoving & Excavation ........30 Electricians.........................................30 Fencing ................................................31 Flooring ...............................................31 Floor Sanding & Polishing .........31 Garage Doors .............................................31 Garden & Property Maintenance .31 Garden Design .................................31 Gas Suppliers.......................................31 Glaziers ................................................31 Guttering ............................................31 Hair & Beauty....................................31 Handypersons ..................................31 Health ...................................................31 Hire ........................................................31 Interior Design .................................31 Ironing..................................................31 Kitchens ...............................................31 Landscape Design ..........................31

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CARPET CLEANING

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CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

(02) 6684 1001

Green & Clean

Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffic areas, deodorising and sanitation. Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

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

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

HEALTH PROTECT INTERNATIONAL ............................................................................0408 540467

BOOKKEEPING Tradies/small business specialist. GST/BAS, super, workcover, MYOB ...0427 038185

AMORE CARPET CLEANING & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING .................66807721 or 0429 726999

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

CHIMNEY SWEEP

BOOKKEEPER Xero, MYOB. Lismore-Ballina-Byron area.....................................................66291830

BLACK’S FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS (3rd gen.) AHHA member, Insured, 20 yrs exp ..... 66771905

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis .................................................66842559 ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Facial rejuvenation, general practice ................66842400 ACUPUNCTURE Mullumbimby & Bangalow. Mary-Ellen Young ....................................0403 477972

CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE Chinese herbs, 27 years experience. Mullumbimby. Debbie .....................66841160

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

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

AWNINGS

SHUTTERS

Ballina 6681 3313 • Byron Bay 6680 3313 www.bestblinds.com.au • info@bestblinds.com.au

RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141 ...............................................0487 264137 DESIGN IT SOFT FURNISHINGS Curtains, blinds & bedheads............................Jane 0432 549953

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

0439 624 945

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BUILDING TRADES

02 66 804 173

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

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MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum ........66841962

ARCHITECTURAL TIMBERS JACK MANTLE

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

CLEANING

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING STAIRS

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS

0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696

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

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

0400 479 811

dgrant@razzledazzlewindows.biz • www.razzledazzlewindows.biz

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

0411 562 111 s

Apple Certified Support

Our top-quality results and affordable Our services include: prices mean sparkling windows and a • High quality fresh, clean house for you! window cleaning • Soft wash house washing • High pressure cleaning of paths, driveways, roofs, walls, patios, gutters, awnings, solar panels, etc • Gutter and downpipes clearing and solar panel cleaning. Environmentally conscious, we minimise water usage.

Call Sam Witham 6680 9123, 0434 539 979

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

IMAX COMPUTERS All computer repairs .......................................................................0418 767774 RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335

• TIP TRUCKS • FLOAT • TRUCK & DOGS • DRIVEWAYS • ROADS • HOUSE PADS • CLEARING • DRAINAGE • CARPARKS • BUSH ROCKS • ROCK WALLS • MACHINE TICKETS ALL MATERIAL DELIVERIES

Phone Quentin

0474 106 002 / 0427 663 678

CONCRETING & PAVING CONCRETING – Steve Baker. Lic 143161C.....................................................................0412 272564 FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424 SALISBURY CONCRETE CONTRACTORS over 20yrs local exp, all concrete, Works Lic 136717C ..0418 234302 JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Lic 225874C ........................ Justin Myers 0458 773788

COUNSELLING

Byron Eco Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing

EARTHMOVING ROADWORKS • PLANT HIRE

JUSTINE BUCKLEY Relationships, mindfulness, compassion. www.muditaclinic.com ......66846090 PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...............66840469 DR J MILLER Supportive service for individuals & couples. Lennox. judithcmiller.com.au .. 0404 386399 TARA WEBB Holistic Counselling – presenceforlife.com ...............................................0404 109291

DEBT COLLECTION

Quarry products Truck, trailer & excavator hire 1-30 tonne Road construction

ph 0418 781 574

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208 various implements available for limited access projects A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857

CHURCHILL BYRON MEEK FINANCIAL RECOVERIES ...................................................66884618 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479 14T EXCAVATOR & TRACKED 10T DUMP TRUCK Best hourly rates .............................0423 889336

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

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

ELECTRICIANS

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24 HOUR SERVICE

A Byron local for over 30 years • Happy to work weekends.

0439 624 945

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

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WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING Professional work. Free quotes. Ph Steve .............0421 797210 CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references..................................66882372

Domestic Commercial

Carports | Patios | Verandahs | Shelters | Opening Roof Glass & Screened Enclosures | Insulated Roofing

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DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

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DECK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS

licence no. 201775c

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

DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447 DECK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS Free quotes. See localdirectories.com.au for profile .......0410 062493

QUALITY HOUSEKEEPING Cleaning & de-cluttering ............................................Julie 0410 799686

DENTISTS

DOWNUNDER CLEANING Bond & builders cleans. Window & pressure cleaning .........0438 015037 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766 FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure washing. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477 HOLISTIC CLEANING Mullum town. Dwari ...................................................................0435 836947 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point CLEANING I’m experienced with an eye for detail .........................................................0434 515016 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816

COMPUTER SERVICES

MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644

DESIGN & DRAFTING

ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

Lic. No.

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

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0432 331 633 for details

1300 639 843 Electrical and appliance repairs 0427 402 399 24/7 EMERGENCY CALL OUTS NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL RELIABLE AND PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Lic No. 262667C

GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Bond, office, builders clean, window cleaning................0405 437431 THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, Cable balustrading. Free quotes....Richard 0407 821690 DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie ........0409 244424 DI’S CLEANING SERVICE Quality & efficient. O.Sh, SGB, NB, Mullum & surrounds .......0414 408723 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Exterior, timber & deck maintenance (new business) ......0419 789600 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601

BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com .........Bob Acton 0407 787993 COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173 DAVID ROBINSON DRAFTING Renovation, design & plans........................................0419 880048 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448 HALLMARK ELECTRICAL Domestic, small job specialist. Lic EC41467 ..........................0407 416575 SPACIAL ART Houses and small space design................................................................0429 989839 LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ............0450 631183

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

02 6684 6235

61 Stuart St Mullumbimby

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BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

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

0418 156 909

JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C.............0415 126028

Call Steven Butturini

WEST BYRON ELECTRICAL Lic 145002C Repairs & installations, affordable rates . Jim 0403 747615 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical antennas & data. Hot water & stove repairs. Lic 133082C .....0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ....................................................................0422 607444 ELECTRIC BOOGALOO 24 hour local sparkie. Lic No 141097C ...........1800 763911 or 0422 033757 RIC VESSIERE ELECTRICAL Lic 223948C Quality work, affordable rates .....0407 588181 or 66771195

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Service Directory FENCING

HANDYPERSONS

fully insured

acreage mowing acreage mowing

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

PROPER JOB BOB

&& maintanence maintenance

For All Your Property Maintenance Needs

• acreage mowing • brush cutting / edging • light chainsaw work • weed control • green waste removal • tip runs

0427 176 771

* Pressure Cleaning * Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing

Call Bob on 0424 982 935

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

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

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

CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Thomas Scott. Lic 275094C .....................0418 600576 MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...............0424 954388

E.D.L. FENCING Installations & repairs, prompt service .........................66771852 or 0432 107262

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

HOMESTEAD FENCING Since 1995. Glass & aluminium pool fencing specialists. Lic 227674C .66222886

DARRIN THE HANDYMAN Long time local, prompt friendly service, 30 yrs exp...........0427 641804

NOT JUST FENCING Contact Greg..................................................................................0490 062016

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

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

GREG’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small, free quotes........................................0414 109595

FLOORING

LITTLE ANT Complete property maintenance, handyman, lawnmowing .....................0437 799811 HANDYMAN All jobs OK. $35/hour ..................................................................... Goran 0403 793834 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic...............................Wayne 0423 218417

CHOICES Flooring by Wallaces

HEALTH

• COMPLETE FLOORING SOLUTIONS • TIMBER BAMBOO LAMINATE VINYL PORCELAIN & CERAMICS FLOOR SANDING • DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

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

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING

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

MULLUM-MOWING@mullumonline.net. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage.........Peter 0423 756394 • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839 Counselling, Dentists, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, pressure cleans .0405 625697 MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed ...............Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754 MULLUMBIMBY MASSAGE, CHIROPRACTIC & PERSONAL TRAINING......................66841028 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, massage. 79 Stuart St .....................................66843002 LEAF IT TO US Acreage/residential mowing/gardening, tree lopping, landscaping ......0402 487213 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090 ACREAGE BRUSHCUTTING & CLEARING SERVICES Lantana specialists ...................0412 705962 HOMEOPATHY Satyaa S Lohmann & Paul Cullen www.dynamichomeopathy.net ........0412 661073 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279 DR JOANNA MADERSKA Brunswick Heads drjoannamaderska.weebly.com ................0416 275999

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

0408 536 565

SPECIALIST WEED CONTROL CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS ...............................0418 110714 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer ....................0402 230449 HINTERLAND Property Maintenance acreage mowing, servicing Byron Hinterland. Sam ...0429 809363 MATTRESS SANITISING Certified, mobile, great for allergy or asthma sufferers ..........0400 241231

proud member of

LUSH GARDENS Affordable & Reliable – All aspects of garden maintenance. Joe.......0401 275232

Nathan Hourigan 0420 215 716 Servicing all areas

E: it2gets2me@gmail.com TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

Lic: 210143C

NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. Small/large jobs. Sen/pen rate ......0428 544190

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0420 528 373 www.oceanfloors.net.au

COMPLETE GARDEN SERVICE Including lawns, tip runs. Experienced & references.....0405 529275 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 BYRON BAY LAWN MOWING Fully insured garden maintenance & rubbish removal ..0412 263069 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910 EVERGREEN ACREAGE MOWING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................Liron 0427 176771 BEANOS Tree & lawn care service. Tree removal/pruning. Lawn & garden maint ..........0421 508044

GARAGE DOORS

GARDEN DESIGN

PH: 02 6628 1376 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au 3 Hugh Street, Russelton Estate, Alstonville NSW 2477 Garage Doors & Openers | Gates | Sales | Service | Installation | Repairs

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

DESIGN UNIT Residential & Commercial Interiors .................................................Bree 0403 488127

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

IRONING

DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602 THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park $25/hr. Pickup & delivery service available. Angela..0414 719680

KITCHENS

GAS SUPPLIERS

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

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

Licence No: 175956C ABN 93 113 342 699

INTERIOR DESIGN

GARDENING ANGEL / HORTICULTURIST $30 per hour. Rebecca De Gail .....................0413 166314 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606 ROCKY BURNETT Lawn & garden maintenance & rubbish removal..............................0431 950522 d’ART INTERIORS www.dartinteriors.com.au. Call Patricia ...................0417 336816 or 66884768

ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721 FLOOR SANDING & PAINTING Decks, verandahs etc. Lic 190593C.....................Kevin 0417 644671

HIRE

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200 C & C KITCHEN SOLUTIONS Kitchens & bathrooms, quality at affordable prices ...............66872275 D HINGED Kitchens, bathrooms from modest to high end www.hinged.com.au Dave ...0409 843689 MAGIC RENOVATIONS Specialising in kitchens, bathrooms & full renovations.............0404 893404

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

GLAZIERS

VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ..... 66845035 or 0414 842602

OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C .........................66803333

LANDSCAPING

ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ............................................................66857200

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

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

TEA TREE MULCH

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

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

Hunky Dory Farm

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

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

HAIR & BEAUTY

Medium and coarse chop also available all the same price PRICES START AT $27.50 + GST + DELIVERY – minimum load 6m

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

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

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From the farm to you • 0424 163 784 • Eftpos available

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NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

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

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

SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES Solid, creative, affordable............................................0418 688171 2481 LANDSCAPES Paving, retainer walls, tree removal, fencing, concreting ..............0490 062016

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

Licence No 97474

BYRON Mower, B’cutter, Ch’saw, all small engine repairs, pickup & delivery .................0429 707286 TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS Pacific Hwy (next to Bruns Wreckers), Tyagarah ..........0488 094025

LIGHTING Architectural & Landscape Lighting Specialists Free onsite consultancy service

0412 794 364

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

MARKETING

I LOVE PLUMBING Call Steve Lic 148904C ....................................................................0412 916140 HRH PLUMBING (new business) Prompt, reliable, efficient. Lic 220755C ........Harley 0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515

DEREK BULLION PAINTING Free quotes. Lic R98818 ..........................0414 225604 or 66805049 MARK STRATTON PLUMBING All aspects & emergency work. Lic 57803C ..................0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICES‌ (NO JOB TOO SMALL) Lic 234528C. ...........Call Adam 0466 992483 AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249 ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Efficient, honest & reliable. Lic L6966 ..................................0417 343480 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ..............0400 349027 or 0438 842731 BRAD EVELEIGH PLUMBING Blocked drains & maintenance. Bruns. Lic 257153C.......0438 140075 KNIGHTSBRIDGE Painters & Decorators. Lic 130781C. ........... Ph Lloyd 66872351 or 0410 871662 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes. ...0408 665672 BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C .....................................0427 669806

PODIATRY

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

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C ..............0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051..................................66801403 or 0414 801403

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

Safe, effective pest control is our business • Comprehensive management plans & property inspections • Spray-free cockroach treatments • Non-toxic termite control

PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES

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

MARKETING EXPERT Branding, advertising, web & social media, 15 yrs exp........ Jon 0407 794464

MOTORING

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

Windscreens & Air Conditioning “Where else would you take a leak?�

Serving Byron Shire Lot 4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel • 6680 2444

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

Lic: AU29498

Bayside Radiators

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

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

Tree Faerie Fotos Professional • Commercial • Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518

MULLUMBIMBY AUTOMOTIVE repairs, tyres & brakes. 40 Dalley Street .................. Sam 66843034 MELINDA ANDREAS Studio or on location. www.byronbayphotos.com.......................0421 582286

OSTEOPATHY

PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally O’Hara, Troy Eady .....................................................................................66872330

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

0438 784 226 • 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

BYRON BAY

• Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas • Workmanship guaranteed • Attention to detail

6685 1018 or 0413 666 267

ALL WORK GUARANTEED Domestic & Commercial

YVES DE WILDE

Friendly & Clean

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

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Call cost save

0429 149 533

I can call u back

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

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

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

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

remedial massage. Nigel Pitman, Ilse v.Oostenbrugge, Lachlan Dewar ..............................66803499

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170

LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO – Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS. Byron Bay ......0416 369698

leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au

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

For tips & testimonials

Friendly Staff

PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist/rehab consultant. Discuss best approach. Mullum.........66843385

PICTURE FRAMING

No weekend surcharge

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

LIGHTHOUSE REMOVALS (02) 6684 5395

042050 5395

www.lighthouseremovals.com.au

FINE ART INSTALLATION SERVICES Art & picture hanging systems.........................0403 554288

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

Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs and Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices Byron Bay and Mullumbimby based

6683 4829 / 0409 917646

MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS & MEXICAN ART 75 Stuart Street.............................0403 734791

Lic 184464C

Bruce Timbs

Andy’s Move & More

ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St.. 66853511

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

B Timbs Painting

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

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

OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...................................66874410 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron..........................66807207

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

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

• Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of ďŹ ne art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery

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

BYRON OSTEOPATHIC CARE FOR WOMEN Eve Schoenheimer Mon, Tues, Thur ............66853660 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy....................................................66857222 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Jamie Bennett. Mon-Fri .............................66857517 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel .................Bangalow 66872337 & M’bah 66723818

PAINTING

BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS

PLASTERING

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

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

ROOFING

GLENN WATERS For the finish you can’t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129 R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C.................. Adam 0422 248936

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Service Directory RUBBISH REMOVAL BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m2, 4m2, 6m2 bins ......................................0417 458149 or 66871544 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232 BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available .............................0450 300360 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL.................................................................................0408 210772

SAND & GRAVEL

TILING

VIDEO PRODUCTION

SHE TILES

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

WATER FILTERS

Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience

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

The Water Filter Experts

Call Louise 0478 698 186

Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence

for home, commercial and rural properties

SAND, GRAVEL & TIP TRUCK HIRE Small loads, 7 day delivery .................................0431 678130

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP

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

E ll FRoE ff for a

Drop washing steel, es and machin ers dry

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

Pacific Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

...forget pointless scrubbing

BRAND NEW again... GUARANTEED!!!

FREE T avail fo OW

Water purification systems Home • Rural • Commercial Servicing your needs

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

r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e

Free Quote

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

Call Ben on 0456 606 911

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

www.groutpro.com.au

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

TILER OF THE BAY

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

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

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

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

CALL ROBERT 0414 818 169

Lic 219684C

We stop your shower and balcony leaks without removing tiles!

NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

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

Specialists in: SHOWERS & BALCONY LEAKS PROFESSIONAL RE-GROUTING MOULDY SILICONE SEALS REPLACED

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

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

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

WELDING MICK’S MOBILE WELDING All welding & machine maint, metal stair repairs etc ......0407 987290 McLEAN AUSTQUIP EARTHMOVING & AGRICULTURAL REPAIRS Welding, machining, hydraulics, engineering workshop ................................................0412 065003

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

0417 542 396

MONTHLY MARKETS

BEST PRICES – BEST SERVICE – FREE QUOTES

STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores, Mullum, Burringbar. Ph Lindi ..........0432 340113

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 TILER Bathroom repairs, walls & floors. Lic 75915. Andy ...............................................0419 478248 MAGIC RENOVATIONS Specialising in bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, floor & wall.....0404 893404 A1 SEWING MACHINES – PARTS & REPAIRS Since 1963. Leaders in service...................66847447 TILER Shower leaks, regrouts, 45 years experience. Phone Bob.....................................0410 428919

SEWING MACHINE SALES & SERVICE

TRAVEL

SOLAR INSTALLATION

1st SAT Bruns Heads 6628 4495 1st SAT Murwillumbah 0417 759 777 1st SAT Lismore Markets 0407 124 991 1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

6685 6807 6628 7333

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

6688 6433 6686 2139 6628 1568

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

ATAS A10923

SOLAR PANEL CLEANING All areas, free quotes, fully insured .............66841778 or 0405 922839 HEINZ SOLAR Local, customised solutions, $200 rebate per panel ...............................0474 803821

SWIMMING POOLS

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

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

131 546

6684 3370 0417 759 777

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

TREE SERVICES

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

$379

FULLY INSTALLE IN YOURD HOME

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

SECURITY SERVICES

IN IN H

6679 5921 6628 7333 6687 4328

February 4

10:09

Third quarter February 12

14:50

New moon

February 19

10:47

First quarter February 26

04:14

Day of Sun month rise

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 2015 Astronomical data and tides High tide, height (m)

Low tide, height (m)

1

S 0616 1942 1732 0342 0731,1.67; 2008,1.30 0100,0.54; 1414,0.43

2

M 0617 1941 1816 0434 0815,1.70; 2047,1.35 0145,0.51; 1452,0.39

3

T 0617 1941 1858 0526 0853,1.72; 2124,1.38 0226,0.48; 1526,0.37

4

W 0618 1940 1937 0618 0929,1.72; 2158,1.41 0304,0.47; 1558,0.35

5

T 0619 1940 2013 0710 1002,1.71; 2221,1.42 0341,0.46; 1629,0.36

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

6

F 0620 1939 2047 0802 1036,1.68; 2304,1.43 0416,0.47; 1700,0.37

(opp. Council chambers)

7

S 0621 1938 2121 0853 1110,1.63; 2340,1.44 0454,0.49; 1730,0.39

6684 3003

8

S 0622 1938 2155 0944

9

M 0622 1937 2229 1035 0016,1.44; 1221,1.48 0615,0.56; 1836,0.47

1145,1.56

0533,0.52; 1802,0.43

10 T 0623 1936 2306 1127 0058,1.43; 1302,1.39 0701,0.60; 1915,0.52 11 W 0624 1935 2345 1220 0144,1.42; 1350,1.31 0754,0.65; 1959,0.57 12 T 0625 1935

1314 0236,1.42; 1449,1.23 0858,0.67; 2053,0.60

13 F 0625 1934 0028 1410 0336,1.44; 1601,1.20 1012.0.65; 2159,0.61

Energy Efficient Pool Pumps ONGA ECO800 Now in stock Save up to 70% on the pump running cost Unbeatable Prices Free Computerised On All Pool Water Analysis Equipment + FREE GIFT!

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES .............................................Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 NORTHERN TREE CARE Consulting arborist, tree surgery ...........................................0414 186161 TREE CONTROL Safe lopping, removal, 12” chipper, stump grinder. Free quotes ..........0422 767677 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Irvin ..................................................0402 323910 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ....................................0401 208797 HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper, bobcat, crane truck, stump grinder, EWP.. 66849137 or 0427 347380 CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICE Bobcat, crane truck, 18” chipper.................................0408 202184

UPHOLSTERY BAG OF ALL POOL POOL SALT CHEMICALS

POOL ACID 5L

$5.99 * 20% OFF $6.99 * *Conditions apply. Ask in store for details.

1/15 Grevillea St, Byron Bay 1800 100 417

www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au

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

VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ........................0431 245460 or 66857010 SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP – VALUERS .................................................66872009 or 0427 220976

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days.........66843818 MULLUMBIMBY POOL SHOP Water tesing, Eco products, mobile servicing Lic 39126 ...66844846 VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney .................................................................66870675

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14 S 0626 1933 0116 1507 0442,1.50; 1718,1.22 1126,0.58; 2307,0.57 15 S 0627 1932 0209 1603 0545,1.60; 1825,1.29

1230,0.47

16 M 0628 1931 0308 1658 0643,1.72; 1922,1.39 0009,0.50; 1325,0.35 17 T 0629 1930 0411 1751 0736,1.84; 2014,1.49 0106,0.41; 1415,0.23 18 W 0629 1929 0518 1841 0828,1.94; 2102,1.59 0200,0.32; 1501,0.14 19 T 0630 1929 0625 1928 0918,1.98; 2151,1.66 0253,0.24; 1547,0.09 20 F 0631 1928 0733 2014 1008,1.97; 2240,1.71 0346,0.21; 1633,0.10 21 S 0631 1927 0840 2058 1059,1.89; 2329,1.73 0440,0.21; 1718,0.15 22 S 0632 1926 0946 2142

1148,1.77

0534,0.25; 1803,0.23

23 M 0633 1925 1050 2227 0018,1.71; 1241,1.61 0631.0.33; 1850,0.35 24 T 0634 1924 1152 2312 0111,1.66; 1335,1.44 0731,0.42; 1939,0.46 25 W 0634 1923 1251 2400 0206,1.61; 1435,1.30 0837,0.51; 2034,0.56 26 T 0635 1922 1348

0307,1.55; 1545,1.21 0949,0.57; 2137,0.63

27 F 0636 1921 1441 0049 0415,1.52; 1703,1.18 1104,0.59; 2245,0.66 28 S 0636 1920 1530 0139 0521,1.52; 1812,1.21 1211,0.57; 2348,0.64 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.

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Classifieds INDEX Annual General Meetings ....... 34

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

Birthdays ................................. 37

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE

Businesses For Sale .............. 35

PHONE ADS

For Sale .................................. 35

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

Halls For Hire .......................... 35

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

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

Health Notices ........................ 34

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

RATES & PAYMENT

Lost & Found .......................... 37

EMAIL ADS

$17.00 for the first two lines

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

$5.00 for each extra line

Agistment ................................ 37

Garage Sales ......................... 35

Motor Vehicles ........................ 35 Musical Notes......................... 37 Only Adults ............................. 37 Pets.......................................... 37 Positions Vacant ..................... 36 Professional Services ............. 34 Public Notices......................... 34 Removalists ............................. 35 Share Accommodation .......... 35 Short Term Accommodation .. 35 Social Escorts ........................ 37 To Lease .................................. 36 To Let ...................................... 36 Tractor Repairs ........................ 35 Tradework ............................... 35 Tree Services .......................... 35 Tuition ..................................... 37 Wanted ................................... 35 Wanted To Lease .................... 36 Wanted To Rent...................... 36 Work Wanted......................... 37

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6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

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

BRENT VERCO CHIROPRACTOR

THE BYRON SHIRE

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028

KINESIOLOGY

SING IN A CHOIR

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

‘Being free is not an idea. It’s a feeling. It emanates from within.’ Prem Rawat To receive a complimentary DVD, please text ‘DVD, name & mailing address’ to 0417200440. WOPG information line 1300303169

WAXING

$35 full leg & bikini/ facial or $60 for both Call Juliet 0434141572 TREAT YOURSELF! Relaxing deep tissue, remedial. Byron. Ph Kate 0410395368

Make it Happen!

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

Counselling Psychotherapy Supervision

Quit Cigarettes IN 60 MINUTES Ingrid 66803827

FREE DVD

TOXIC & TIRED?

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

netdaily

Prepayment is required for all ads. PRANA VINYASA YOGA with Delamay Yoga Peace, Thursday 5.30-7pm. $15

GLOBAL RITES OF PASSAGE LEADERSHIP TRAINING For Men and Women with Dr Arne Rubinstein 6 - 8 March. A great chance to be part of this lifechanging work. Limited places avail. Visit: www.doctorarne.com or email info@doctorarne.com

Successful solutions for any problem PH 66802630 enquiries welcome Health Fund rebates available

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Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa

CRANIOSACRAL & YOGA WITH DEB Tues 9.30am (Hatha flow), Wed 6pm (Restorative) Yoga Peace Mullum. Cranio by appt 0400811155, 66840470

With Parissa-Hottentots on Tues & Wed www.facebook.com/songsforlungs www.parissabouas.com

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

These prices include GST.

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• Individuals • Couples

REACH YOUR IDEAL WEIGHT IN 60 MINUTES Easy & no fuss! Free Psych-K balance. Ingrid 66803827

Graeme James Master Couns. CMCAPA Uni lecturer

HYPNOSIS & EFT

0412 518 024

www.byronbaycounsellingsupervision.com.au

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

eKINESIOLOGY Helio Matahari 0401606707

ASHTANGA YOGA BYRON Mysore style. Beg welcome. Mon-Fri 9.30am. Jack 0422684239

DARLING BUDS FLORIST Love Love Love... your Valentine Deliveries all areas. 66842257

MASSAGE / BOWEN THERAPY 15 yrs exp. Ph: 0409112075

HORSE CLINICS Working with the free horse. Sun 15 Feb Floating with ease Sun Feb 22 $100. www.byronbaynaturalhorsecentre.com 0423087647

Kate Chase

Rolfing® Byron Bay

AGMs

BAppSc, Grad Dip Relationship Therapy Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Are your hips tighter on one side?

NORTH COAST DANCE FESTIVAL AGM at Byron Bay Services Club 2pm Sat 28th Feb. New members welcome

relationship counselling family mediation co-parenting coaching

PROF. SERVICES Jeremy Sutton • 0407 132 921 rolfingbyronbay.com

DENTURES

tel: 0402 207 137 www.KateChase.com.au

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

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

Powerful Flow w Geoff Brooks & Co.

SKIN CANCER CLINIC

PUBLIC NOTICES

Artisan Market

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & LIFE COACH

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

7am

Flow+ Geoff

Flow Marianna

Flow+ Nikki

Flow+ Nikki

Flow+ Geoff

10am

Flow+ Geoff

Yin Flow Geoff

Flow Nikki

Flow Nikki

Flow Geoff

Yin Flow Leigh

Flow Katie

Foundation Vale

4pm 6pm

Ocean Shores Health

Surf-Flow Geoff

Flow+ Nikki

Sat Flow+

8am Nikki

Flow Geoff

Sun Yin Flow

8am Geoff

Yin Stretch Geoff

Yin Stretch Surf-Flow Leigh Geoff

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

All Services Bulk Billed

ph 6680 2300 Psychology Room Vacant

SAT U R DAY 4 – 9 PM

HEALTH

Railway Park byronmarkets.com.au

HEART SPACE MASSAGE Reflexlogy & Metamorphics Jo Morrish. Ph 0423293995

YOGA

HATHA VINYASA FLOW Stretch, Strengthen and Relax

at the Ocean Shores

Community Centre across from Shoppping Centre

Fridays 9.30 – 11 am Suitable for all levels

Byron Street Studio (above Centrelink) 90 mins Purna classes, all levels. $18 casual / $75 for 5 classes / $130 for 10

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

8am Jacinta Anna John Chloe Jess Brieann Chloe

10am Danielle Danielle Wong Wong Gitam Kirsty Becky

4pm

6pm Michael S Chloe Kirsty

Gitam Alex

0420 773 204 kathyaquinn@bigpond.com

Byron Yoga Retreat Centre 50 Skinners Shoot Rd (just past Arts Factory Purna Café $10 delicious vegetarian breakfast, lunch & dinner TT 90 mins with teacher trainees $10 Hour of Power $15 10.30am & 6pm 90 mins dynamic $18 (membership valid)

• • • •

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

Yoga & Pilates Shiatsu & Massage Experienced teachers Amazing venue

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

Safe, beneficial, authentic yoga

See timetable & more info:

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

34 February 11, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING ONE DAY A WEEK March – December Suffolk Park – BOOK NOW! 0418 441 437 | flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com 02 6685 9910 | intouchyogabyronbay.com

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

6am TT TT TT TT TT TT TT

7– 8am Roberto Sarah Roberto Sarah Anna Sarah Sarah

byronyoga.com

10.30am Niki Roberto Becky Roberto Roberto Lissy Lissy

4pm TT TT TT TT TT TT TT

6pm

Wong Wong

FOR UNLIMITED YOGA at both venues: 1 month $120. 3 months $240

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BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available Dr Eeka King

Dr David King

(Chinese Medicine) Certified Acutonics® Teacher

(Chinese Medicine)

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

Lindy Lou Smith

8 - 9:30am

10 - 11:30am

M

Maria

Laura

T

Daniel

Daniel

Free Flow Yoga Hatha Yoga

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

6:00 - 7:30pm

Slow Gentle Yoga

Sharon

Slow Gentle Yoga Restorative Yoga

T

Daniel

Daniel

Sharon

½ Hour 1 Hour 1½ Hour Home Visits

F

Maria

Grace

Daniel & Friends - Kirtan

Yoga classes $18 5 class pass $80

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W Lindy Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Free Flow Yoga Hatha Yoga

Christina

Slow Gentle Yoga Slow Gentle Yoga Restorative Yoga Slow Gentle Yoga 6:45 Fortnightly (See Website)

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

Upstairs Byron Surf Club 0448 807 798 Mon-Sat

Slow Gentle Yoga

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 323 910

NICK HART TREE LOPPING

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

Tallow TREE SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

award winning fusion suffolk park community hall corner alcorn street and clifford street bangalow studio and head office 72 byron street, bangalow (parking at rear)

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

certificate teacher training courses monday

10am - 11.30am 10am - 11.30am 6pm - 7.30pm

Yogalates : mat work Yogalates : prenatal Yogalates : mat work

suffolk park bangalow suffolk park

tuesday

9.30am - 11am 6pm - 7.30pm

Yogalates/Pilates : mat work Yogalates/Pilates : mat work

bangalow bangalow

wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm

stretch with core stability

suffolk park

thursday

9.30am - 11am

Yogalates/Pranayama meditation bangalow

friday

10am - 11.30am

stretch with core stability

suffolk park

saturday

8am - 9.30am

stretch and strengthen

suffolk park/bangalow

Special: unlimited classes for 3 months $199 Award winning DVDs available at our studios

THAI MASSAGE 1.5hrs $50, home visit $60. Ekka, 7 days 66804478. Traditional

Cranio Sacral

with Martina Rigby, Physiotherapist Health Fund Rebates. 0432322998

Shane Eade – Chiropractor 0467 660 323 6, 14 Middleton St, Byron Bay ϭϯ LJĞĂƌƐ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ƚƌĞĂƟ ŶŐ ďĂĐŬ ƉĂŝŶ͕ ŚĞĂĚĂĐŚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĐŝĂƟ ĐĂ

Aware Counselling

Masti Adler, MGEST

ZUMBA in MULLUM Mon & Weds, 6pm, Uniting Church Hall, Dalley St. Lisa 0422011051 HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE Brunswick Heads. Ph Yah 0477594800

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

TRADEWORK

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

Tara Webb 0404 109 219 Dip. Holistic Counselling presenceforlife.com

Massage at

HEARTSPACE

Bali

Bliss

2 hours $100 Aromatic Body Scrub Deep Relaxing Massage Reflexology HEALTH REBATES

0423 293 995 Jo Morrish

MULLUMBIMBY

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797 FOR SALE

COMPOST TOILETS Garry Scott • 66843468

NATIVE PLANTS

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

TREE SERVICES

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES • Cherry Picker • Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Tree Surgeon • Fully Insured

Mulch Supplies Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227

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IT’S PLANTING TIME! Beautiful rainforest plants $3.00 each, 50+ $2.00 each or 100+ $1.50 each at Mullum Creek Native Nursery

FEDERAL 246 Federal Dr Sat 8am-1pm. Craft supplies: mosaics, leadlighting, fabric dyeing + h-hold items & furniture

VACUUM BAGS BRIDGLANDS

MOVING O’SEAS SALE 14 Citriadora Dr, Ewingsdale, Sat 9am. Furn, pictures & stock from homewares business

BAMBOO PLY

SUFFOLK 8B Tamarind Ct, Sat 8-2pm, bags, quality clothes, shoes, accessories, linen, surfboards, rack, gear, tents, bike

Mullumbimby. 66842511

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

SPEED QUEEN

Commercial grade washing machines Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullum 66842511

TEMPUR

Bedding now available at BETTA HOME LIVING Mullumbimby 66842511

Miele appliances

Buy the best Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullumbimby 66842511

NARNIA NURSERY

Lilly Pilly, Star Jasmine, Purple Fountain Grass, Xanadu, Lomandra, Liriope, etc www.narnianursery.com.au 0419771514

Tubestock to Semi-advanced Buy direct from the grower

WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, delivery. Phone 0413589388

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

DOUBLE BASS ebony finger board & solid spruce, very good condition, $2500 ono. 0412732465

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

TIMBER 5.6m long 250x50mm, 25 lengths, dry h’wood, $24/m. 0429179797

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

HORSE FLOAT double, Rambler, 12 months rego, good tyres, good cond. $3000. Ph 0428826958

Matt 0427 172 684

KUBOTA F3680 Diesel, 6ft out front, $9500 Bangalow. Ph 0439854854

DINING TABLE & 8 chairs, solid timber 2.2m x 1m $400. Ph Jen 0412059353 W’SALE JEWELLERY CLEARANCE Byron business relocating o/seas. Large volume of fantastic stock at cost, ideal for shops or local markets. Ph 0473231133 SEQUEL CHALLENGE KAYAK Good cond. $900 ono. Expressions of interest text 0422887690 or request a pic

• Fence posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Paling fence timber • Offcuts • Banana props • Drummed molasses • Firewood Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284

CONCRETE PAVERS approx 100 sqm used concrete pavers off-white 370 x 370 x 40 with 10 linear metres (68 pavers) bull nosed. Currently surrounding pool in Federal. Avail from March 11. $1500 or free if you lift. Removal from site your cost. Phone 66849170 or 0411160214

WANTED

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 CLOSING DOWN SALE COLLINS BOOKSELLERS BYRON BAY

40% OFF STOREWIDE from Wednesday Feb 12-15 Due to illness in the family we will be closing the bookshop on Sunday 15th February 2015. We wish to thank all our wonderful customers for their patronage over the last 7 years. To our staff, Jill, Astrid, Azaria & Monique, your support and friendship during this difficult period is most appreciated. Sue, Steve & Gabi Calder

MASSIVE MOVING OS SALE !!! Mullum 15 Gardenia Ct. All weekend Fri 3-7pm, Sat 8-4, Sun 9-4. 0422458094

To suit most makes & models

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

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

MULLUM 9 Ann St women’s, men’s & kids’ clothing all $2, bric-a-brac, Sat 8am

The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire.

JAPANESE Shiatsu masseuse. Qualified. $50 p/h near Bangalow. Ph 0422851588

Holistic Counselling & Equine Assisted Counselling

Supporting the flow of love and harmony in your life and relationships

• • • • •

KAHUNA MASSAGE Relax & rejuvenate $60/hr. Ph Guy 0467625245

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE $50 Brunswick Heads. Ph Phim 0449063629

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

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

FRENCH DOORS Entry & back doors. Big range. Ph 0422371988 or 66841246

OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195 LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052

GARAGE SALES ANDERSONS HILL (behind Uncle Toms) 1 Hyrama Cres. Sat not before 8. Tools, h-hold goods, computer desk, sgl bed etc 284 POCKET RD BILLINUDGEL Moving out, clearing everything. Sat & Sun 8am SUFFOLK Hazelwood Cl, Sat 8am. Moving sale, mattress, linen, photography lights, clothes & lots more COMBINED SALE 25 Phillip South Golden Beach, 8am Saurday. Bargains! O.SHORES h-hold items, bric-a-brac, old cabinet + more. 7 Barkala Ct. Sat 8am COMBINED FAMILY SALE 4 Kamala Ct Mullum, Sat 8-12. Moving house items MYOCUM 29 Manns Rd, 8-4 Sat & Sun, leather couch, keyboard, vintage dresser, bookshelves, lots of clothes & bric-a-brac NEWRYBAR 99 Old Byron Bay Rd. Saturday 8-12. Huge relocation sale BANGALOW 4 Ballina Rd 8am Sat. Desk books, women’s clothes, animal stuff MOVING SALE #2 Mullum, 3 Myocum St, Sat 8-3. H-hold, collectables, books

NTH O.SHORES 14 Banool Cct, Sat 8am & by appt rest of week. Exc cond fridge & wash mach, rugs, beds, mattresses, leather couch, armchair, lge oak desk, table, paintings, designer Guatemalan cushion covers, blusas from Mexico & more! Ph 0400601894 to view from Sun MOVING sale New Brighton, 5 Nth Head Rd. Vintage things, quality kids wear 8am STH GOLDEN BEACH 32 Gloria St Sat 8am furn, clothes, toys. All under cover BANGALOW 41 Tristania St, Sat 7am1pm. Rev cycle air-con, bar fridge, garden & camping gear, h’hold items, books, CDs & much more

HOLDEN ASTRA 2001. Auto PS AC. 142,000kms. Rego Aug 2015. Good reliable honest car. Mechanically sound. Serviced regularly. Only done highway kms. $3500 ono. Mark 0407909445

BUSINESS FOR SALE MARKET FOOD VAN 3 markets per mth. Festival potential, POA. Ph 0417138734 FORBIDDEN FRUITS NURSERY Highly Profitable & Popular Fruit Tree Nursery currently based in Myocum. House and land is also available separately. For more info please call Brett Connable 0408155931 at Ray White, Byron Bay

TRACTOR REPAIRS

RELUCTANT SALE

TRACTOR REPAIRS

Priced to sell as owner moving interstate. Would suit either investor or owner operator.

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

6688 4143 0448 881 942 TRACTORS FOR SALE Massey Ferguson 35 with 5ft slasher $4,900 Grey Fergie $1,500

OF HIGHLY PROFITABLE BUSINESS.

All information available on enquiry 0416 018 755.

EDENS LANDING FRUIT & VEG FOR SALE! • Successful, thriving business • Operating for over 30 years • Excellent reputation • Fantastic lifestyle • Amazing income Email: edenslanding@iinet.net.au or call 0481 275 272 for more information.

MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970

CAR RENTALS

Weekly Rates 0401606707 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2006 New tyres. 6mth rego. Good reliable car. 110,000kms $6900. Redbook valuation available. Enq 0499008555 TOYOTA HILUX 2007 Dual cab with canopy, manual, 110,000km, 11 months rego, nudge bar & tow bar, $12500. Ph 0477461606 MITSUBISHI Express Window Van, 93, 7 months rego, 4 new tyres, auto $3950 0417206548 MAZDA CX7 2007, Dec 15 reg, luxury model, 140k, Immac cond. $15,000 ono. Bargain priced to sell. Ph 0415393220 VOLKSWAGEN 1974 Super Bug L, beautifully restored, $14,000. 66855865 SUBARU FORESTER 07 racks, tow bar vgc, reg Sept 2015 $7500. 0408866651

BARGAINS Ford AU Alloy Tray 5spd, AC, PS, alloys, racks. 1 owner. MC58SH .........................$3.750

REMOVALISTS BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0412363930

SHORT TERM ACCOM. BYRON f-furn renov, 4br, 2 bthrm $950pw inclusive. Avail March to June. Email: ruthjlawrence@gmail.com for details THE POCKET Groovy new 2br cottage, private bush setting, indoor /outdoor living inc outdoor Bali style bathroom, 10 min to beach $400pw furnished, incl all bills. Suit professional single/couple. 0438558036 SUNRISE furnished, studio/granny flat, quiet people, longer term considered $375 - $400pw inclusive. 0409844402 BEAUTIFUL private mountain top retreat with wonderful walks, newly furnished, 10 minutes to Mullum $400pw. 0411233755 LIVE-IN HELP/ RENT EXCHANGE 8hrs/ wk work inc typing & help writing a short book. Additional paid work potential. Good English & computer skills req. Ph Konrad 0409348361 to arrange interview BYRON CBD cosy room in friendly house right in town f/f, $170pw incl bills & WiFi. Avail Feb - Apr. 0410515093

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Holden VT Commodore Auto, AC, PS. 201370kms. Lovely Cond. WTY756 ........$2,650

2002 Mazda Astina SP20 Hatch 5spd, AC, PS, 171000kms, history. CB98YL ............$4,950

Holden VZ Commodore Ute 6spd. Super Tidy. Great Car. AT87DR...........................$7,950

Ford Falcon Forte Wagon Auto, AC, PS. 173211kms. Great Value. BA19ZJ ..........$3,950

Lexus Soarer SC400 V8 Quad Cam Fully optioned. Lovely Car. CPX35L ........$3,750

50 CARS UNDER $10,000

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SUFFOLK modern house, large sunny room BIR, ensuite, n/s working, 40 plus. Cple $320pw, sgle $230pw. 0409966996 BALLINA person to share quiet spacious ground floor flat with large bedroom, walking distance to main street & river. $150pw + bills. Ph Steve 0404063957 SUFFOLK 2br apartmt $680 per cal mth $200 bond, gay-friendly. Bill 0438926149 SUFFOLK fully-furn large private room with ensuite in lovely house. Suit mature woman, $280pw inclusive. 0408102184

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BYRON 2 lge rms, spacious apartment, pool, tennis crt, overlooking golf course. $230pw ea, n/s, d/f, veg pref. 0488081089 BYRON CBD cosy room in friendly house right in town f/f, $170pw incl bills & WiFi. 0410515093

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $122.85 p/m Bangalow Real Estate • 66872479 STORAGE double garage, fridge & sink, pest controlled $195/mth. Ph 66871256

Ocean Shores 1 bedroom studio with carport. Private & quiet area. Water & electricity included. $300 per week. 2+ bedroom home. Private & quiet area. Water & electricity included. $500.00 per week. FNC Property Management

1300 716 707

New Brighton Ocean Shores $460pw, 3 bed, 2 bath, SLUG, Duplex $430pw, 3 bed, 2 bath, SLUG, Duplex

South Golden Beach $430pw, 3 bed, 1 bath, slug, house Brand New affordable Housing From $220 to $270pw. Fully furnished, Studios. Single occupancy only. *Conditions apply*

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

Ocean Shores 3br 2bth $500 The Pocket 4br 3bth + pool $750 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

MULLUM STUDIO self-cont, fully-furn in quiet location. Avail for short or medium term. Walk to shops, car space, WiFI & much more. 0407844718 or 0407292501

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66871500 BANGALOW Groovy s-c studio, walk to shops, private deck, n/s d/f quiet worker $200pw inc water & elec. 66872721 BYRON STUDIO in town, funky f-furn, s-cont, suit couple/twin share $350pw. 0410515093 after 6pm BYRON HILLS 1br, s-c flat, spacious, clean & quiet lifestyle for working person or cpl $350pw inc all bills/WiFi. 66853521 MULLUM s-c granny flat in town. Own entrance & garden. Suit single working person, n/s. $250pw incl power. Phone 0466585303 BANGALOW 3km, BYRON 10 min drive 2br + loft, fully-furn, rural views, leafy, private verandah, north-facing, spacious open-plan, full kitchen, lounge, dining, vgc. 3 months minimum, prefer couple, n/s, no pets, $460pw. 0418616328 O.SHORES new, ocean view, self-cont, 1br flat, suit single or working couple, $350pw all services incl. 0418690261 BURRINGBAR exclusive rural residence with pool, 40 min Gold Coast & 30 Byron, includes open plan granny flat. House has 4 bedrms, 2 bathrms, high ceilings, large master bedrm $680pw. Ph 0414913143

ROSEBANK $450pw Beautiful renovated farmhouse, f/furn, 3 bed, claw foot bath &Esep S D shower, gas cooking & d/washer. L E A Garden and ground maint inc. Avail mid March 6 mth lease

6687 2479 bangalowrealestate.com.au

SUNRISE STUDIO APARTMENT Large light funky modern, furn. Sgl $320pw, Cpl $340. Kirsty 6680 8111 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK 2/1 Azolla Place 3br, 1 bthrm, SLUG, pet-friendly. $600pw Available now. First National 66858466 EWINGSDALE studio will suit sgl mature working person $250pw. 0409381650

WANTED TO RENT SMALL FAMILY seeks 3-4br home long term. Pref close to beach, garden, LUG, covered verandah, up to $520pw, 6 mths advance rent. Happy, drama-free, great refs, avail to move asap. 0405557804

LARGE SHED OR BAILS at least 300sqm, must have power & water, toilet & either phone line or be in a good phone/WiFi area. Kitchen a plus. Between Mullum & Lismore. Prefer rural or quiet location for filming/recording. Text/email 0417427518, TF@treefaeriefotos.com MASTER BUILDER / designer / permaculture 30yrs exp seeks property to BUILD ECO-CABIN part-exchange for 12 months rent OR rental home partexchange for basic reno / maint. Pref 20mins Byron. 0403848226 GRANNY FLAT/STUDIO Lennox Head, l-term, semi-retired businessman. Lennox local 30 yrs, impeccable ref. 0423125337 PROFESSIONAL reliable couple to rent home or beachside unit only, for 6 or 7 wks from 15 Feb in Byron area, close to beach if possible. Refs avail 0403619659

Bangalow

TO LEASE UNDERCOVER CAR SPACE for rent $90/mth. Ph 66871256

Bangalay Court, Bangalow – $650pw Spacious 4 bed, 2 bath, dlug, fully fenced. Avail 23rd Feb

PROFESSIONAL ROOMS

Parrot Tree Pl, Bangalow – $750pw Brand new 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, timber floors. Avail Now Fowlers Lane, Bangalow – $950pw Beautifully positioned furn 3 bed, 2 bath rural home. Pets neg. Avail 28th Feb For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

19a Byron Street, Bangalow

02 6687 1500

So, if you are a graphic designer, web builder or journo looking for a great space to rent in central Byron - lets talk! 0488 557 166 www.89degreeseast.com

WANTED TO LEASE UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP REQUIRED Dust-free & quiet. Call Peter 66846055

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

Casual, Half Day / Full Day Rates Available Reception Services Established over 15 years Contact Shaun or Jo

6628 1654

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RUSSIAN SPEAKER to work as a translator on a feature documentary project. Call Juliet 0427770762 CASUAL HOTEL CLEANER weekends, experience necessary. Locals only need apply. Send resumes to: raes@wategos.com.au

BRUNSWICK HEADS Require 1st or 2nd yr apprentice chef for breakfast & lunch cafe. Ph 66851355 GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com YOGA TEACHER(S), couple preferred, for Talalla Retreat Sri Lanka. Starting 28 April for 5 months. All airfare and expenses provided. Salary $900pw per couple. Attractive, well-presented experienced teachers required. Ph 0439978787 CASUAL BREAKFAST WAITPERSON some cleaning, 6.30am start, must have own transport. Locals only need apply. Send resumes to: raes@wategos.com.au

INTERSTATE REMOVALIST DRIVER Brisbane/Gold Coast to Melbourne. 8 day cycles. $2000 plus for right driver with exp & MR licence. Ph 0408663306 QUALIFIED DYNAMIC CHEF to join a young developing team. Send resumes to: guy@raesonwategos.com

DRIVER - BYRON BAY

Kitchen Role (plus some front) Mon-Wed 6am

We have an opening for a local, long term position. Min. 20 hrs+. Must have kitchen AND front experience, as also involves helping serve. Barista skills ideal. For more info visit

We have a position within our tourist based company, The Nimbin Shuttle, and are seeking an experienced Driver for the shuttle service on a casual basis.

Successful applicants will have: • Valid Drivers licence minimum MR, and a NSW Drivers Authority • Excellent customer service skills • Must be available weekends • Available for immediate start

www.pantry29.com.au

Please send resume to: info@grasshoppers.com.au

Personal Assistant

RTO NO: 90013

For well-established retailer Long-term position for right candidate Email resume to wallaces@ choicesflooring.com.au

OCEAN SHORES modernised & spacious 3+ brs 2 bthrm top floor duplex. Huge covered verandahs, NE aspect, views reserve, walk to shops & Bruns. SLUG part-furn, quiet & private. Suit working adults, $525pw. 0423571168

Brooklet Road, Brooklet – $450pw Price reduced! 2-3 bed, 1 bath, great location. Owner on-site. Avail Now

Pine Mountain Rd, Possum Creek – $700pw neg Large 3-4 bed, 2 bath home w pool avail furn or unfurn. Avail Now

89 degrees east is a boutique communications and PR agency in Byron. We want to find someone creative to share our hub with a view to working together down the track.

ACCOUNTANT REQUIRED for tax agent practice in Brunswick Heads. Previous experience working in a tax agent practice preferred. Proficiency in MYOB accounting, Excel and Word highly desired. Apply in writing to ‘Accountant required’ PO Box 293 Brunswick Heads NSW 2483

BANGALOW character 3br home, open plan, established garden $625pw + bills + bond. Avail approx 20 Feb. 0435721141

LOOKING FOR OFFICE SPACE 3 or 4 rooms in centre of Byron, lease or sublease. Contact 0403500827

HELP! EVERYTHING IS LEASED, WE HAVE A LARGE DATABASE OF PROSPECTIVE TENANTS. MORE RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED. CALL US TODAY.

EXPERIENCED BUSH REGENERATOR tree planter. Ph 0487050005

Get Qualified This Year Government subsidised skill sets starting soon in:

• Childhood education & care (starts 16th February)

4 WEEK CHALLENGE BEGINS

FEB 16

0600-0700 MON, WED, FRI

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ONLY $123

• Permablitz (starts 18th February) • Work and study skills (starts 24th February)

• Aged care (starts 4th March) (This training is subsidised by the NSW Government)

Limited - places available call 02 6684 3374 to see if you are eligible

(NEW RECRUITS)

“I STARTED BOOT CAMP IN THE WORST SHAPE OF MY LIFE, 6 YEARS LATER, I’M STILL LOVING IT AND FITTER THAN MOST PEOPLE HALF MY AGE (50). BOOT CAMP CHANGED MY LIFE!” - K.F. BYRON RECRUIT

0401 514 319 CHALLENGEBOOTCAMPS.COM ECHO PUBLICATIONS ADVERTISING SALES REP Byron Echo newspaper and Echonetdaily online daily news service. This is a permanent part-time 3-days-per-week position paying a salary + super + bonus. We have a well-established and popular free weekly newspaper, and also an innovative online daily news service. We now need another sales rep working within our well-established sales team, selling into both our print and online publications. We also have the ability to offer marketing solutions such as video and online content to clients to form part of their broader marketing strategy. You will be working primarily from our Byron and Mullumbimby offices with a supportive team environment. YOU NEED: • newspaper advertising/online/ sales experience and some marketing experience • the ability to assist clients with their marketing planning

• current unrestricted driver licence • intermediate computer skills • able to attend some out-of-hours meetings/events • ability to build a lasting relationship with clients.

Please email your resume and a covering letter to the Sales Manager at positions@echo.net.au Sales Manager Echo Publications Pty Ltd positions@echo.net.au

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Next week’s courses... Starting Monday 16th February • Computer basics • Communication for clarity & connection • Computer basics level 2 • Meditation for people who can’t meditate

Starting Tuesday 17th February • Sourdough bread & cultured butter • iPhoto for Mac • Sewing for beginners (full - contact us)

Starting Wednesday 18th February • Apple Mac and beyond • iPad for beginners (full - contact us) • Free your inner public speaker • Stand up comedy

Starting Thursday 19th February • Holistic nourishment for body, mind & soul • Meditation • Stretch sewing (full - contact us)

Starting Friday 20th February • Apple Mac for beginners • Haloumi, ricota, yoghurt, labna & kefir • Astrology • Golf for beginners • Apple Mac - next step

Starting Saturday 21st February • Social media for business • Writing for wellbeing • Beekeeping - an introduction

Limited places - don’t miss out!!

For more info and to enrol call 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

EXP & SKILLED BARISTA required to join the busy team at Fresh Cafe 25+ hours. Passionate with a min 2yrs exp in a high volume barista role required. Must be available nights, weekends & all public holidays & hold NSW RSA. No travellers. Please email resume to: byronbayfresh@gmail.com 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 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 BARISTA/RETAIL SALES PERSON for busy patisserie in Mullum. Exp req. Pls email CV info@scratchpatisserie.com.au

Administration Assistant Casual We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced administration assistant for a casual position. Reporting to the Office Manager the role will suit someone looking for a high energy, fun environment in the not for profit sector. Hours will typically be 12-15/week, on a needs basis. Remuneration: Clerks Private Sector Award, Grade 2. If this sounds like you, please see the full position description, including how to apply, at www. upliftingaustralia.org.au/careers Applications close 18 February 2015.

Operations Manager – 32 hrs/wk PPT pos Working as part of the senior team, this role includes management of: • WHS, IT, POS systems • Grounds, maintenance, security & cafe teams • Groups & events Must have 5–10 yrs exp in hospitality/tourism and have proven track record. More info: www.crystalcastle.com.au/ about/employment-opportunities/ Email cover letter, refs & resume: karen@crystalcastle.com.au by 17.02.15. Only successful applicants will be notified.

Payroll/Human Resource & Admin Officer – 20hrs/wk Casual Working as part of the accounts team, this role includes: • Payroll & super of 50+ emp • Interpretation of awards • Manage HR reviews • General admin Successful applicants must have previous payroll & HR exp, pref with Attaché and Xero / cloud-based programs. More info: www.crystalcastle.com.au/ about/employment-opportunities/ Email cover letter, refs & resume: karen@crystalcastle.com.au by 17.02.15. Only successful applicants will be notified.

Cook – Casual Fully veg Crystal Castle Café has an opening for an experienced cook to join our team. Min 2–3 days. Will work every weekend, no evening work. Exp in veg food & cake baking pref Email cover letter, refs & resume: videha@crystalcastle.com.au by 17.02.15. Only successful applicants will be notified.

RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR required. Must be experienced in formal dining. Please email steve@raesonwategos.com

Property Management Position LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads is looking for an enthusiastic bright & bubbly person to join their team. The ideal candidate: • A great time manager • Computer & administration skills • Be well presented/groomed • Explicit attention to detail • Great organisational & communicational skills • Willingness to learn & drive for self improvement • Current driver licence • Experience is preferred but not essential • This is a full time position Applications close 16/02/2015

Please send all resumes to LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads Attention Manager, PO Box 204, Brunswick Heads NSW 2483

PIANO LESSONS on grand piano at Ocean Shores or can travel. All ages welcome, Beg to Adv. Ph Fiona 0478603595 BA(Hons) Cert of Education SINGING LESSONS by professional opera singer. Sydney Conservatorium trained. B. Mus Dip. Op. Teach all styles, all ages, all levels. Studio in Mullumbimby. $65/hour. Ph 0410300005 MATHS TUTORING Qualified teacher, 25 years experience. All ages to HSC. Andrew 0413294982 FRENCH CONVERSATION OR LANGUAGE LESSONS with native French tutor. $50/hr, $100/hr groups up to 4. Ph 0411401887 ENGLISH TUTORING with qualified secondary teacher. Years 4 to 11, HSC, essay & study skills. Ocean Shores. Ph Sarah 0428256531

MUSICAL NOTES PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981. Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au BYRON SOUND LOUNGE rehearsals, recording & PA hire. Ph 66808938

CASUAL 4 hours a day, 4 days a week Established and expanding ecommerce business are seeking a detail oriented administrator who loves making customers happy. You’ll need strong computer skills, ability to learn things quickly, excellent written and verbal English and the desire to give the best customer service to continue our award winning level of service. Long term applicants with visas. Must have the ability to take on more hours as the business grows. Early starts 8am in OS (negotiable). Please email Lainie for an info pack: jobs@thesunglassfix.com.au

FOUND: Small tortoiseshell prescription glasses at Wategos, 4/2/15. 0427924310 FOUND: 2 SCOOTERS left out the front of Mullum Instyle Living. Please call 66843442 LOST: Car key on key ring, Mullumbimby Fri 6th Feb. Please call 0438842409 LOST: GoPro Hero 4. Byron Bay Main Beach. REWARD. 0428854047 LOST/STOLEN Samsung Smart camera retro silver with brown vinyl from party Saturday, reward. Please ph 0435208734

QUALIFIED PAINTER Small jobs OK. Phone Rob 0408900134. Green Painters Lic No: 242107C EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215 LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Ph 0402199999 CERAMIC TILING repair & new. Paving. Odd jobs. Handyman. Ph 0432401334

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Prof tuition www.parissabouas.com MATHEMATICS TUTOR Qualified teacher with 30 yrs experience grades 3 to 10. Ph John 0452260595

FRENCH CLASSES Recommencing Feb 10th

Beginner to Advanced Conversation Call Françoise on 0417 250 600

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HARDWORKING husband & wife looking to caretake property. We are self sufficient with our own caravan & tools & are multi skilled, responsible & reliable. Refs avail phone Deanna or Zaun on 0429840095

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

Milo is an 8-year-old desexed female mastiff x weighing about 30kg. She has a lovely nature and is a well-behaved girl who likes to play with other dogs and would make an ideal family dog. If you can give Milo 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.

Sophia

MILL RD, HUONBROOK 1km on right, 1 or 2 horses from $10pw. Shade, shelter & water on fenced 5ac. Ph 66840173

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

cawi.org.au Phone Carol 0488 415 444

BIRTHDAYS

WORK WANTED WORDPRESS WEBSITE SETUP Maintenance, Training, SEO. 0413028111, info@wordpressit.com.au

$GRSW 0H

Bowie is a handsome young Staffy x that is so gentle, quiet and affectionate. He’s AWESOME with children (including special needs children) and is used to having 3 young children to play with. He is house trained, knows his basic commands and is very well behaved. Adoption fee applies. Incl vacc, micro chip, desexing.

PIANO $1500, Alex Steinbach, bought new Lismore Music Centre 95. Ideal beginners piano, good condition overall but needs tuning & practice muffler replaced. Piano stool in fair cond included. Located in Mullum. 0418958467

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Montie Montie is a gorgeous, chunky, black & white boy. He’s not overly fond of other cats but he’s super friendly with people. Montie is seeking the heart of his Valentine family. Could you be the one to surprise him this Valentine’s Day?

If you think that you have seen Plato before, you’d be correct. Poor fellow was in The Echo at the beginning of December. He has been waiting these long hot days for someone to recognise that he is black gold. Handsome, very friendly, easygoing, undemanding and just loveable. A young lucky black cat. Plato gets on well with all the others, loves humans and is sure to fit into any family. A real beauty. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net

It’s raining cats & dogs! Well, almost... Every year many thousand unwanted cats and dogs are born to pets that haven’t been desexed. And sadly, most end up being put down. So please...

To surprise Montie, please visit him at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby. OPEN: Tues 2.30-4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

desex your pets!

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ONLY ADULTS SOFT HANDS WARM OIL sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron. 0407264343 SENSUAL SERVICE FOR WOMEN No male callers pls. Jim 0401909682 BYRON BAY BEACH BABES Every night after 6pm Outcalls Only. Ph 0497641199 www.byronbaybeachbabes.com ABSOLUTE PLEASURE Sensual relaxation, dream body, exquisite touch. In/out calls 0407852069 HOT LIKE HONEY, SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE Caribbean full body massage with a hot ending. 27yo size 8 beauty. Wed/Thurs. 0407013347. www.bit.ly/hotlikehoney FOR MEN RELAXING, TANTRA MASSAGE Deeply honouring and sensual. For body and heart. Sophia 0448250698 MALE TO MALE full body, multiple techniques. Out calls 0432605994

EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0498073208 TOUCH OF JUSTINE Luscious massage & sensual touch Hot, bi, 33yo. www.bit.ly/mojomassage Wed/Thurs only 9am-8pm. 0407013347

SOCIAL ESCORTS BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775 BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. New owner, new staff. Open 7 days 10am till late. Outcalls available. Enq 66816038 SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345 FRIENDLY AND SEXY 12 till late, all inq welcome. 0473657942 LUCY 20 Asian stunner, Bindi 19 hot, Jess athletic surfie, Latina 20 booty like Beyonce, Lexi is back sexy as ever, Sharm 20 model looks, Dakota stunner. Ladies always req. 66816038. 10 till late

2014: record-breaking heat shows we need to act The Bureau of Meteorology’s latest Annual Climate Statement provides more compelling evidence that Australia must take strong action on climate change, according to the Australian Conservation Foundation. The key finding that 2014 was Australia’s 3rd hottest year on record characterised by frequent heatwaves and extreme storms provides further compelling evidence that climate change is already having a severe impact in Australia and elsewhere, and is only going to get worse unless we take action. ‘This statement from the Bureau of Meteorology means there are no more excuses. With summer getting longer, hotter and drier, climate change is already creating conditions for longer heatwaves and more frequent bushfires,’ said ACF Climate Change Manager Victoria McKenzie McHarg. ‘This is part of a long-term warming trend due to climate change, and we are now faced with having the hottest and third hottest years back to back. Seven of our ten hottest years on record have occurred since 2002. As the World Meteorological Organisation said

last month, there is still a window of opportunity to prevent dangerous climate change and preserve the planet for future generations. But we urgently need to cut pollution. ‘This is a global issue and all governments must act. Yet sadly, our government appears to be headed in the wrong direction. ‘The carbon price was working, but the government has scrapped it and allowed big polluting companies to pollute for free. At the same time they’re cutting support for clean energy, and trying to weaken the Renewable Energy Target.” ‘We know what we need to do. We need to cut pollution by ending our reliance on dirty energy sources like coal. We need clean and reliable renewable energy. ‘2015 is a critical year. Other countries including the US and China are already acting, and the world is moving toward reaching an agreement in Paris to limit pollution that causes climate change. ‘The Bureau of Meteorology’s Annual Statement provides the federal government with yet more compelling evidence that action is needed now.’

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Please stick this by your phone AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE .............................................................. 000 AMBULANCE Mullumbimby & Byron Bay .................................131 233 BRUNSWICK VALLEY RESCUE Primary rescue........................6685 1999 BRUNSWICK MARINE RADIO TOWER ...................................6685 0148 MULLUMBIMBY HOSPITAL ......................................................6684 2266 BYRON BAY HOSPITAL ............................................................6685 6200 POLICE Brunswick Heads .......................................................6685 1277 Mullumbimby ..............................................................6684 2144 Byron Bay ...................................................................6685 9499 Bangalow ....................................................................6687 1404 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Storm & tempest damage, flooding.6684 3444 AIDS Confidential testing & information (ACON) ................................6622 1555 AL-ANON Help for family & friends of alcoholics ...................... 1300 ALANON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hours...............................1800 423 431 ANIMAL RESCUE (DOGS & CATS) .........................................6622 1881 LIFELINE .........................................................................................131 114 MENSLINE 7pm–11pm nightly (phone counselling & referral for men)..6622 2240 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets daily ....................................6680 7280 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE ..................................................6684 1286 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24 hour crisis line ...............................1800 656 463 NORTHERN RIVERS GAMBLING SERVICE ...........................6687 2520 NORTHERN RIVERS WILDLIFE CARERS...............................6628 1866 KOALA HOTLINE........................................................6622 1233 GEORGE THE SNAKE MAN.................................................0407 965 092 NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service (WIRES)..........6628 1898

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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

NOTICE OF EXHIBITION OF PLANNING PROPOSAL UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT 1979

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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.

LODGING A SUBMISSION Written submissions may be made to Byron Shire Council by post addressed to: General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby NSW 2482 or sent by email to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au. Submissions emailed to this address only will be acknowledged. Submissions will be made public in accordance with Schedule 1 Part 3 Clause 1(a)(vi) within Schedule 5 Part 2 of the GIPA 2009 Regulations as applicable including both the substance of the submission and the identity of the author. For assistance with this please call Council’s Records Coordinator on 02 6626 7113.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION Amendments to Byron Developer Contributions Plan 2012 (Amendment 3) At the 11 December 2014 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to publicly exhibit an amendment to Byron Developer Contributions Plan 2012 in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and Regulation, for a period of 28 days. The amendments consist of: 1. Changes to the open space works schedule for Mullumbimby to include the construction of “shade structures at Lot 33 DP 1169053 Tallowood Estate”; and 2. Changes to the community facilities works schedule for Ocean Shores to add a new item for “Tom Kendall Oval Change Facilities. PN: 207250” and to redirect existing funds from the proposed toilet facilities at Waterlily Park to the change room facilities at Tom Kendall. 3. There are consequential amendments to the summary tables on pages A2 and A3 of the plan. The remainder of the plan is unchanged. The amendment to the Byron Developer Contributions Plan 2012 is on exhibition from 21 January 2015 until 18 February 2015 and is available for viewing at Council’s Administrative Offices Mullumbimby, community access points and on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw. gov.au/public-exhibition. Submissions close: 4.00pm 18 February 2015 Enquiries: Christopher Soulsby 02 6626 7058 For information on lodging a submission, and where to address it, refer to the “Lodging a submission” section within Council’s advertising.

Seniors Week Positive Ageing Award The nominations for the Annual Seniors Week Positive Ageing Award are now open. Nominate a worthy recipient for the 2015 Award - Council’s third Seniors Week Positive Ageing Award. What is the Positive Ageing Award? The award has been initiated to recognise the importance of a positive philosophy towards ageing and the work an individual does to assist others in the community. This is your opportunity to recognise and reward someone, over 65 years, who inspires you. The recipient will be announced during Seniors Week, 14-22 March; plus you can also join in a range of activities that focus on the positive contributions that senior people make to society. Who can nominate? Any individual or group can nominate someone they admire for the Positive Ageing Award. Your nominee may be a friend, family member, work colleague - in fact any senior you believe deserves recognition. The nominee must be a Byron Shire resident. How to nominate? Nomination forms for the Seniors Week Positive Ageing Award are available on Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au, community access points and local libraries. Applications must be received by 4pm Monday 2 March 2015. For more information please contact Karen Ingleman on 02 6626 7224 or email karen.ingleman@byron.nsw.gov.au

For the ‘Roundhouse’ site at Orana Road, Ocean Shores (Lot 530 DP 238451) The delegate of the Minister for Planning has issued a Gateway Determination in respect of a Planning Proposal by Byron Shire Council for a local environmental plan to amend Byron Local Environmental Plan 2014 to reclassify the public land owned by the Council and known as Lot 530 DP 238451 Orana Road, Ocean Shores (the former ‘Roundhouse’ site) under the Local Government Act 1993 from ‘community’ to ‘operational’ land and to discharge interests in the land. The objectives and intended outcomes of the Planning Proposal are that Lot 530 DP 238451 Orana Road, Ocean Shores (the “Land”), after it is reclassified as ‘community’ under the Local Government Act 1993: (i)

will be reclassified ‘operational’ under the Local Government Act 1993; (ii) ceases to be a public reserve (if it is a public reserve); and (iii) is discharged from trusts (if any) and all interests except for: (a) any reservations that except land out of a Crown grant relating to the Land; (b) reservations of minerals (within the meaning of the Crown Lands Act 1989); (c) Easement for Electricity registered dealing number N765060; (d) Easement for Rising Main registered with DP 600678; (e) Right of Carriageway registered with DP 1062920; and (f) Easement for Services registered dealing number AD798519. The Planning Proposal is available for inspection or downloading on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition and may be inspected on any week day (excluding public holidays) between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm until Wednesday 4 March 2015 at: • Byron Shire Council Administration Centre 70-90 Station Street, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 • Brunswick Heads Library 11 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads NSW 2483

www.byron.nsw.gov.au DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES ISSUED (Section 101 EP&A Act 1979 and Clause 124 and 137 EP&A Regulations 2000) The following development consents and complying development certificates issued, 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 10.2014.716.1 – EWINGSDALE, 216 Balraith Lane (Lot 7 DP 792431) 8.5m2 addition to Primary school amenities block 10.2015.11.1 – BRUNSWICK HEADS, 58 Mullumbimbi Street (Lot 7 DP 12285) Demolition of existing dwelling 10.2014.327.1 – COORABELL, 409 Coorabell Road (Lot 8 DP 1163687) Rural land sharing community (multiple occupancy) consisting of ten dwelling sites and a community office/centre (construction in three stages) 10.2014.670.1 – BYRON BAY 51 Shirley Street (Lot 8 Sec 53 DP 758207) Demolition of existing RFB, tree removal – one tree, construction for four detached dwellings and associated works and strata subdivision 10.2014.710.1 – BRUNSWICK HEADS, Old Pacific Highway (Lot 314 DP 755692) Additions to bowling club (function room extension, new concrete deck with roof over and signage) 10.2012.407.2 – BYRON BAY, 45-47 Lawson Street (Lot 7 DP 1060988) S96 – to modify approved development (demolition of existing motel and construction and strata subdivision of a three storey residential flat building comprising of nine apartments and associated tree removal, carparking and landscaping) 10.2015.32.1 – SUFFOLK PARK, 118 Alcorn Street (Lot 14 Sec DP 11632) Extend an existing deck and install a lift 10.2015.15.1 – COOPERS SHOOT, 512 Coopers Shoot Road (Lot 7 DP 605811) Inground swimming pool

Submissions in relation to the Planning Proposal may be made to Byron Shire Council by post addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council PO Box 219 Mullumbimby NSW 2482 or sent by email to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au. Submissions emailed to this address only will be acknowledged. The time for making submissions in relation to the Planning Proposal closes at 4.00pm Wednesday 4 March 2015.

10.2014.755.31 – OCEAN SHORES, 4/83A Rajah Road (Lot 4 DP 286341) Two storey dwelling-house and tree removal

Enquiries: Greg Smith 02 6626 7105

COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES ISSUED

PUBLIC NOTICE UNDER SECTION 34 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO RECLASSIFY PUBLIC LAND KNOWN AS LOT 530 DP 238451 ORANA ROAD, OCEAN SHORES – THE ROUNDHOUSE SITE

APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN 10.2014.678.1 – COORABELL, 306 Coolamon Scenic Drive (Lot 3 DP 564124) Tree removal – 58 trees, Management System

16.2014.82.1 – BYRON BAY, 9 Mackay Street ( Lot 8 DP 236959) Secondary dwelling

WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Council is currently rolling out a water meter exchange/replacement program.

Public Notice is hereby given of a proposed resolution by Byron Shire Council (“Council”) to reclassify the public land owned by the Council and known as Lot 530 DP 238451 Orana Road, Ocean Shores (the former “Roundhouse” site) from “operational” to “community” under Part 2 of Chapter 6 of the Local Government Act 1993.

The water meters that need replacement have come to the end of their service life. Some are hard to read and others do not comply with Council’s backflow prevention policy.

The terms of the Council’s proposed resolution are:

In respect of shift workers and sleeping babies, the water operator will not knock on the door, but will only exchange the meter at a time when there is noticeably no usage. The meter exchange is usually fairly quick and the water supply is generally isolated for only a few minutes.

“That the public land owned by Byron Shire Council and known as Lot 530 DP 238451 Orana Road, Ocean Shores is reclassified from “operational” to “community” under Part 2 of Chapter 6 of the Local Government Act 1993.” If the above resolution is passed it is then intended by the Council, pursuant to section 30 of the Local Government Act 1993, to reclassify the said land from “community” to “operational” under Part 2 of Chapter 6 of the Local Government Act 1993 by way of a local environmental plan that makes provision to the effect that, on commencement of the plan, the said land, if it is a public reserve, ceases to be a public reserve, and that the said land is by operation of the plan discharged from all trusts and all interests except for: (a) any reservations that except land out of a Crown grant relating to the said land; (b) reservations of minerals (within the meaning of the Crown Lands Act 1989); (c) Easement for Electricity registered dealing number N765060; (d) Easement for Rising Main registered with DP 600678; (e) Right of Carriageway registered with DP 1062920; and (f) Easement for Services registered dealing number AD798519. The proposed local environmental plan is the subject of a Planning Proposal in respect of which a separate Notice of Exhibition is being published at the same time as this Public Notice. Anyone may make a written submission to the Council concerning the Council’s proposed resolution as set out above. Submissions should be sent by mail addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council PO Box 219 Mullumbimby NSW 2482 or by email to submissions@ byron.nsw.gov.au. Submissions emailed to this address only will be acknowledged. The period for making submissions in relation to the proposed resolution closes at 4.00pm Wednesday 4 March 2015. Enquiries: Greg Smith 02 6626 7105

The exchange/replacements will be done on any day of the week and only select meters will be replaced.

Byron Shire Council apologises for any inconvenience and would like to assure you that our distribution network maintenance and upgrades provide you with a safe and reliable water supply. Enquiries: Diana Bennett 02 6685 9304

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 www.byron. nsw.gov.au/development-applications-on-exhibition, 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 on line at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/submissionson-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 www.byron.nsw.gov.au/political-donations. Please quote the development application and property description when making a submission.

EXHIBITION CLOSES 16 FEBRUARY 2015 There are no DAs on exhibition for this date

EXHIBITION CLOSES 23 FEBRUARY 2015 There are no DAs on exhibition for this date

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ASC supporting Player Profile – Moonshiners Name – Darcy Stephens sporting officials Nickname – Chooka Australian Sports Commission (ASC) CEO Simon Hollingsworth has announced a record number of female officials will take part in the prestigious 2015 National Officiating Scholarship program. ‘For the first time in the 13-year history of the program, rugby league, rugby union and cricket have all nominated female referees and umpires. This is a significant step forward in what have traditionally been male dominated sports,’ Hollingsworth said. ‘This year there are eight female officials among the group of 22 successful applicants, and while this still leaves room for improvement it reflects the growing success of women in the top echelon of sports officiating. ‘Just last weekend we saw two of the 2015 recipients, Belinda Sleeman and Kasey Badger, in action in Auckland as part of the refereeing squads for NRL Nines as well as the international matches between the Jillaroos and the

Kiwi Ferns. ‘Sport can’t exist without the expertise and hard work of our officials whether they are operating at the grassroots or elite level. ‘I congratulate all successful applicants in the 2015 program and wish you all the best in your future officiating careers.’ The National Officiating Scholarship program has provided tuition and mentoring to more than 180 officials with some high-profile success stories including: Jarred Gillett – football (FIFA – A League Final), Nick Foot – AFL, Andrew Lees – rugby union (Super Rugby), Simon Fry – cricket (ICB), Robert Leak – tennis (Australian Open Mixed Final), Aaron Leo – volleyball (National Finals), Ryan Arblaster – swimming (Olympics). This year the 22 successful officials will receive tuition from specialists in the areas of psychology, nutrition, recovery, media, communication and social media.

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

DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘Pin This Up’ to editor@echo.net.au. Ocean Shores Garden Club The Ocean Shores & Districts Garden Club’s next meeting will be held on Monday 16 February 1.30pm at the Baptist Church, located next to Target store, Ocean Shores. Visitors welcome. Enquiries Laurel Moon 6680 2455.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Merlin’s other face, presented by Celia Novy, Thursday 12 February 1–3pm, at Masonic Centre, 6 Byron St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

Kloset 2 Kostume Kloset 2 Kostume, a free 6-week workshop for young people aged 16 to 21 at the YAC, making and designing costumes from recycled materials, starts Thursday 19 February at 3.30pm. Contact Kia for details: kiawasleyoz@ hotmail.com. Donations of materials/ clothes greatly appreciated.

Junior Chess Club Mullum Junior Chess Club is on Tuesdays after school (about 3.15pm start) until 4.45pm in Mullumbimby High School Library. All ages and playing levels welcome. Mike 6684 6281 for more details.

Seeking volunteers Want to make a positive difference? We are seeking volunteers to join the Community Visitors Scheme. Contact Northern Rivers Community Gateway 6621 7397.

Op Shop Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday from 9am till 1pm. If you would like to volunteer one day or more per month we would love your

U3A Brunswick Valley Tues 17 Feb 10am-noon at the Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Alan Watterson – Environmentalist. ‘Climate Change: Is it as bad as “they” say?’ Visitors are always welcome! Phone 6685 1732.

Byron Bay Garden Club Byron Bay Garden Club will share lunch at 12.30pm followed by our first meeting for the year on Saturday 14 February at Byron Bay Services Club. Inquiries and new members phone Jeni on 6685 7816.

Number – 13 Age – 23 Eyes – Blue Height – 181cm Birthday – 17.11.1991 Position – Outside Centre Years in sport – 6 Favourite colour – Green Favourite food – Mexican Career highlight – Every single bus trip Motto – ‘Live it. Love it’ To complement these individual sessions, participants will have the opportunity to work with current and former high-profile officials throughout their development year. The scholarship induction will run from Wednesday February 25 to Sunday March 1 on the Gold Coast. welcome. Enquiries 6685 3162.

Camera Club The Ballina Camera Club print meeting will be held this Thursday 12 February at 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre. Enquiries Mark 6686 6915.

VIEW club Brunswick Valley VIEW club’s next luncheon meeting will be Thursday 12 February 10.30am at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. Yearly subs are due. Apologies to Rae 0427 103 072 by Monday 9th.

Sport is a loathsome and dangerous pursuit. ‘ – Barry Humphries meeting every 4th Thursday of the month in Suffolk Park. Enquiries 0410 414 423.

One Billion Rising V-Day One Billion Rising Against Injustice, Saturday 14 February, Main Beach at 6.30am. Dance to break the chain, wear red, be loud, support the worldwide campaign to put an end to violence towards women and children. More info: FaceBook V-Day One Billion Rising Byron.

Carers support group

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

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

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BDS conference

Artists, start painting for the 10th Annual Ocean Shores Country Club Art Competition/Exhibition. Entry forms at www.oceanshorescc.com.au. Enquiries Jennie 6684 1664 or Marilyn 6680 4907.

Ladies are most welcome to attend the monthly meeting of Mullumbimby CWA 10am on Wednesday 11 February at the CWA rooms Tincogan Street, Mullumbimby. A light lunch will follow at 12. Membership enquiries Sue 6684 1675.

Byron Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) Conference 7–9pm Thursday 19 February, Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Cost $5/$3. Refreshments available. Details 0491 107 279.

Friendship Morning Tea

Book fair

Ladies’ Friendship Morning Tea is on Wednesday 11 February at the Uniting Church Hall, Fingal Street, 10am–noon. All ladies welcome. Contact 6684 1487.

Friends of the Library are having a massive book fair, book fest and book sale on Saturday 11 April, and we need your help with donated books, DVDs, CDs, vinyls, games and puzzles. Please call Beryl on 6685 3030 or Janene on 6685 5022 or email byronbayfol@ gmail.com.

Bookings for our Aqua-Feldenkrais Wellbeing Program starting 24 February are now open. Margie 6685 4873 for all enquiries.

Speakers Corner Starting Sunday 1 March, meet at Byron Environment Centre booth at 2pm in Railway Park and bring your ideas, soap box or milk crate. Info: Feather 6680 9374 (after 4pm).

Art Competition

Auditions Drill Hall Theatre Company will be holding auditions for Honour on Wednesday 18 February at 7.30pm at The Drill Hall, Mullumbimby. We are looking for three women who can play ages of around 60 and 28 to 30. Enquiries Penny Irving 0437 397 617.

Hospital Auxiliary The monthly meeting of the Byron District Hospital Auxiliary will be held at the hospital on Monday 16 February at 2pm. Members are encouraged to attend and new members are very

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Food Box

Breast Cancer Support

Lone Goat gallery Rust On The Rails, Maryanne Shea & Rick Malloy, to 18 February. Also gallery volunteer attendants required – please contact 0408 337 277.

Op shop

Cancer support group

Help reduce landfill by recycling clothing, household goods, linens, books. Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby is open each Saturday 8am–noon.

A new general cancer-support group has started in Byron, for anyone living in the northern rivers. For more information please contact Ken on 0411 233 755 or David on 0428 187 025 or email david@davidyoung.com.au or kengabe@linknet.com.au.

Lions Byron Bay Lions for Byron Bay and Suffolk Park meet every 2nd Thursday at the Byron Bay Services Club at 7pm, with a social

Co-dependents Anonymous Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA)

It’s that time of year again… School has gone back, the routine is settling in and it’s the time of year to get ready to look at your winter sport program. The benefits of playing sport all year are great on many levels – you will be keeping yourself fit and you will be is a worldwide network of groups of men and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information, and meetings in your area, visit www.codependentsanonymous. org.au or phone 9281 3330.

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

TINCAN Tintenbar Community Aid Network runs a series of social activities at the Tintenbar Hall. Contact Marg on 6687 8033 for more information.

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

showing your kids that there is more to life than ‘screens’. Don’t let the impending cold weather put you off. Get up, get out of the house, join a club or a team as either a player, a volunteer or a spectator. You KNOW you want to! Robyn for more info: 6685 1836.

Family Drug Support Are you concerned about the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Support meetings every Tuesday 7–9pm Byron Bay, upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Westpac bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933.

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

Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. For information and meetings: 6680 7280.

Lions meeting

The Northern Rivers Anthroposophical Society offers four ongoing free study groups on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. Enquiries 6684 5180.

Lions Club of Brunswick–Mullumbimby meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 7pm. Phone 0417 019 343 for more information or write to PO Box 12, Mullumbimby 2482.

Buddhist meditation

Girls group

Meditation teaching and practice now at the Living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela on 0438 858 842 or mishaela@si.org.au.

The Byron Youth Service Byron Girls Group runs Wednesdays from 4 till 6, starting on 18 February. For girls aged 12 to 16. Contact BYS or Lotte 0400 430 345 for details.

Is alcohol a problem?

Repair Cafe

Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire. www.aa.org.au

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

Free study groups

Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters practise public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment 1st and 3rd Mondays 6.15pm, St Finbarr’s school. www.byrontoastmasters.org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays at 7pm, Presbyterian Church Hall in Mullum. Call

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Backlash Contrary to our report last week, V Day is this Saturday, not Thursday. Locally it’s being marked with a women’s flashmob dance on Main Beach from 6.30am. Wear red, bring placards and be loud. For more on the global event, a campaign to say ‘no’ to violence against women, see www.onebillionrising.org. Q Q Q Q

The oil spill on Ewingsdale Road last week demonstrated how tenuous the link from Byron Bay to the rest of the world really is. Expect the overdevelopment of West Byron to make oil-spill-type conditions a permanent reality. Just send in your drone to see what the Bay looks like. Q Q Q Q

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Local film body Screenworks has secured funding from the NSW government to invest in locally produced short films. Called Createability, this initiative will see up to three short documentary films about artists with disability produced before August this

(CBT) to people over the age of 18. For more information call 1300 137 934 or visit beyondblue.org.au/NewAccessCoach. If you don’t feel up to direct human contact right away, there’s also an email address on the website. Q Q Q Q

This is a screen grab from the YouTube clip of Emilie Zoey Baker ‘s epic spoken-word performance of her work Dear All The Women Who Ever Existed Over The Entire Span Of Human History, complete with background visuals and violin music. Emilie, last seen locally at the 2014 Byron Bay Writers Festival, cut her teeth on performance as a youth in Mullumbimby before rising to national and international prominence in her art. See the full clip at http://bit.ly/allthewomen and find out more at http://emiliezoeybaker.com.

year. Screenworks is now seeking expressions of interest from professional producer/director teams. Find out more at www.screenworks. com.au/event/createability.

Local and is funded by Beyondblue and the Movember Foundation. It provides free coaching in the form of selfguided Low Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Fiji plans to remove the Union Jack from its flag and replace it with a design more suited to an island nation than a British colony. Could we not do the same? SMH has been canvassing suggestions from its readers; you can see the flags at http:// bit.ly/smhnewflag. Q Q Q Q

Now is not a good time to drink and drive or use your mobile phone while driving. (Actually, when was it ever?) The police have mounted Operation Saturation and they’re out to get offenders.

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This gorgeous photo by Tom Greenwood is promoting WaterAid’s annual fundraiser www.Walk4Water.com.au. Walk 4 Water is a national campaign that raises funds and awareness for the 748 million people who don’t have access to clean, safe water. The campaign encourages people to fundraise and commit to walking 10,000 steps a day – the equivalent daily journey women undertake in the developing world to collect unsafe water – between March 16 to 20.

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