Byron Shire Echo – Issue 30.41 – 23/03/2016

THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 30 #41 Wednesday, March 23, 2016

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The revamped Brunswick Picture House in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads, is geared up to spring into action with a full Easter weekend program. The program includes the Really Good Good Friday Circus Bonanza, described as ‘an extravaganza of performances from an array of local and international performers, this all-ages gala of epic proportions will tickle the funnybones of the young and young at heart’. Saturday sees The Inaugural Picture House Cheeky Cabaret: ‘In the tradition of La Soirée and Club Swizzle, this cabaret variety night is guaranteed to tantalise and titillate. Bring Grandma, but leave the little ones at home.’ And on Saturday and Sunday there is Kaput: ‘Direct from a sell-out North American tour, self-proclaimed “elegant buffoon” Tom Flanagan presents his award-winning show’, described as ‘physical comedy at its best’. The weekend concludes with the cinema classic The Wizard of Oz. See more about the program at brunswickpicturehouse.com.

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Ian Hosken farewelled

Family and friends turned up in their hundreds last Saturday at Kohinur Hall to farewell and celebrate the life of much-loved Main Arm man Ian ‘Hoss’ Hosken, environmentalist and Byron Shire councillor from 1995 to 1999. Photo Jeff Dawson

Mullum Birth Centre still open As plans progress for the opening of the new Byron Central Hospital (BCH), the existing Mullumbimby Birth Centre at Mullumbimby District Hospital continues to provide services to expectant mums, with contingency plans in place right up to, and including, ‘move day’. The executive director of the Tweed Byron Health Service Group, Bernadette Loughnane, said that while the actual ‘move day’ to the new BCH had yet to be determined, staff of the Mullumbimby Birth Centre had developed a comprehensive plan to ensure an uninterrupted delivery of service for expecting mums. ‘The philosophy of the Mullumbimby Birth Centre is to view pregnancy and birth as normal healthy events in a woman’s life, unless complications arise, and this remains unchanged,’ Ms Loughnane said. ‘Mullumbimby Birth Centre will continue to see women throughout their

Mullumbimby Birth Centre midwife Leanne Crumpton provides a regular update with expectant mum Nancy.

pregnancy and birth during the transition period, and this will remain uninterrupted as we move across to the new BCH. The Home Birth service will also continue during the transition period, so essentially it is business as normal.’ The birth centre offers several models of maternity care including Midwives Program, where women see a midwife for the whole of their pregnancy, birth, and postnatal period; Shared Care, where

women share their antenatal care between an MCBS doctor and primary midwife: Doctors Program, where women see a GP obstetrician throughout their pregnancy and birth; and Home Birth, where women choose to give birth at home, attended by the team midwife. These models of care will continue at the new BCH. For further information or to discuss your maternity needs, contact the Mullumbimby Birth Centre on 6639 8226.

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Boomerang festival gets a hand

Harvest Cafe and The Three Blue Ducks joined forces last Friday at Coorabell Hall to raise funds for the Boomerang Festival. They presented Ja Nghari (Bundjalung for ‘Food Gathering’) – a celebration of food, country and culture with a special focus on Indigenous culture. Following the meal and conversation, East Journey performed. Hailing from northeast Arnhem Land, East Journey will dance on the Boomerang dance grounds at Bluesfest twice daily. They are also a multiaward-winning rock band known for their dynamic live shows featuring dance and a fusion of traditional and contemporary instruments. East Journey perform their full electric set for one day only on Friday at 1.30pm just

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‘Knitting Nannas’ arrest laws pass parliament Chris Dobney

Laws designed to directly target protest groups such as the Knitting Nannas and ageing farmers who lock on to mine equipment passed through NSW parliament last week with the support of the Nationals, Fred Nile and the soon-to-be renamed Hunters, Fishers and Farmers Party. The bill, which includes a massively increased jail term of up to seven years for activity including lockons, passed the upper house after midnight by 22 to 17 votes with Labor, the Greens and smaller parties, including the Animal Justice Party, opposing it. Byron Bay resident and National Party north coast spokesperson Ben Franklin, who was seen to be leaving the chamber during one fiery exchange, was said to be ‘scurrying like a cockroach’

by shadow north coast spokesperson Walt Secord. And members of the antiCSG protest group the Knitting Nannas, who say they have been directly targeted by the bill, told the ABC they were ‘knitting jailbird outfits’. Meanwhile, polling commissioned by the NSW Nature Conservation Council shows only 23 per cent of people support the Baird government’s anti-protest laws. Extraordinarily, during his speech introducing the bill in the upper house, MLC Scot Blair (Liberal) admitted that a key government motivation was the financial welfare of the mining industry. ‘By community standards there are some actions which should clearly not be supported… and causing disruption to legal business activities [is] clearly in this camp,’ he told the house. ‘Government hears loudly

and clearly concerns about mining and petroleum projects. These include loss of jobs in the mining and petroleum sector as well as concerns about environmental impacts,’ he added. ‘Unlawful disruption by protesters is also costly for business,’ Mr Blair said. It was a point that was raised again by the opposition in their attack. ‘We are seeing the party of big business talking, because this provision… would elevate the rights of business over the rights of any other property owner. Nothing could speak more clearly to that than this provision,’ said Labor’s Adam Searle. ‘The idea of business rights taking precedence over civil or political rights or even over other private property rights is a new and retrograde development in our democracy and should be rejected

by this House and by this Parliament,’ he added. And it was reinforced even more strongly by north coast spokesperson Walt Secord. ‘The primary effect of the bill is to jack up fines for legitimate protests tenfold. This bill targets non-violent protests and can even extend to those who attend protests as observers. The new laws being proposed by the LiberalNationals government will increase fines for protesters from $550 to $5,500. That is a massive increase and, given that there has been no sudden outbreak of riots or protests in New South Wales, this is clearly a tool to silence protesters – and a tool to silence the north coast,’ he said. Q Read more on this story at

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Marine debris removed

The gods must be crazy. Volunteers gathered at Main Beach, Byron Bay, last Saturday to survey and gather debris left or washed ashore on the beach. The Positive Change For Marine Life (PCFML) Honour the Ocean campaign surveys take place every Saturday fortnight on Main Beach from 8.30am. Volunteers collect, record and responsibly dispose of debris. In 2012, PCFML began their Honour the Ocean campaign to mitigate the impact that marine debris was having on the marine park in

Byron Bay. ‘After returning from campaigning in Japan we looked at local issues, issues that directly affected the Cape Byron Marine Park and that the local community could take ownership of. ‘Walking across Main Beach and seeing the amount of rubbish in the park and on the beach we realised that local litter, which ended up as marine debris, was a clear issue with a clear solution and we decided to start a local campaign aimed at addressing it,’ explains Karl Goodsell, the founder of PCFML.

‘Since that time we’ve collected over 400,000 pieces of litter from Main Beach and Seven Mile Beach in the Shire.’ To ‘Honour the Ocean’, and join PCFML at the Main Beach survey, head to www. positivechangeformarinelife. org and follow the links to the Honour the Ocean page. You can also check out their Facebook page Positive Change for Marine Life or support the Challenge teams financially at www.planetfunder.org. Photo Jeff Dawson

SES training for Mullum students

Mullumbimby High School students were among a limited number across the state participating in a week-long State Emergency Service training course. See more about the school at mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au. Photo Jeff Dawson

Doof in national park ‘could have been a tragedy’ Chris Dobney

A Mullumbimby Creek resident says it is a miracle noone was killed or injured during an illegal doof on Saturday night in Mount Jerusalem National Park. The man, who wrote to Echonetdaily on grounds of anonymity, described the location as a ‘dangerous site for nocturnal activities – one small step too

far to the cliffs, and you’re gone.’ ‘Shame on those who organised it. Those who attended, please think about the impact you have now had on the Park and surrounding people,’ he said. ‘A lovely peaceful site [was] trashed’ and that ‘24 hours of penetrating sound waves’ saw ‘locals upset and tourists leaving early,’ he added.

The resident also expressed concern about the failure of police to close down the event. But Sergeant Neaves from Tweed Byron Local Area Command told Echonetdaily that officers had ‘issued a noise abatement direction’ which ‘effectively closed down the party’ but that it ‘started up again later on’. Read more online at echo.net.au.

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Shock horror! Echo turns 30! Saturday June 11 marks 30 years since The Echo first hit the streets. Ironically the little paper that started in response to Main Arm road blockades and raids by police looking for pot plantations finds itself covering the same sort of stories three decades on, with the new focus on random drug testing. Has anything really changed? Certainly not The Echo’s commitment to independent media. The Echo has decided to celebrate thirty years in print by throwing one hell of a party. Not just a party but also a community awards night. Not just an awards night, also a dinner. We’ll be recognising those unsung heroes of our Shire who have gone out on a limb to build community. So dust off your dancing shoes, steam that suit. This is your chance to get dressed to the nines when The Echo launches a 1920s-styled jazzinfused anti-prohibition

Comedian Kitty Flanagan is The Echo’s special guest.

party with the Mullumbimby Civic Hall transformed into a swinging speakeasy. The night will feature special guest Kitty Flanagan, standup comedian and star of the ABC’s satirical political commentary The Weekly. Kitty is renowned for her biting wit and her ability to cut to the core. A regular on

mainstream media such as The Project, Flanagan has made a name for herself as someone who doesn’t hold back. Music for the evening will be provided by Melbourne’s Jazz Party. If you met them at Mullum Music Festival in tow with Harry James Angus you would have realised that

here are some of the country’s finest instrumentalists and singers. The evening will also feature appearances by former editor and host of 7.30 Report and Four Corners, Kerry O’Brien, the super celebrity Erik the Dog who made it to the grand final of Australia’s Got Talent, Byron String Trio with a touch of culture, Lovejoy Trio playing pop jazz and Latin class, and 26 blokes who front up as Dustyesky show just what the working man can do. Pravda! In case you were wondering, the Echo Awards 30th Birthday Celebration will of course be hosted by longtime Echo writer Mandy Nolan. Tickets are on sale now. The night is Saturday June 11 at Mullumbimby Civic Hall, 6pm start, champagne on arrival. Tickets are $95, plus booking fee. Bookings to trybooking.com/kujr.

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Lennox Head residents resist BMX plans Plans for a BMX track on a nature reserve on Ocean Breeze Reserve have upset neighbouring residents, who claim the land was gifted to Ballina Council to be always a reserve. Resident Ray Cox told The Echo the proposal will be basically in his front yard. ‘It’s one of the only reserves in Lennox, and they

have been trying to develop it for years,’ he said. ‘Around a year ago or so they tried to put a fire station there.’ He said Council sent a letter over Christmas time and gave residents two weeks to reply. ‘One hundred per cent are against,’ he said, adding there are around 30 residents who will be affected. At its February 25 meeting,

Ballina councillors passed a motion that, ‘Council confirms Ocean Breeze Reserve as the selected site for the proposed Lennox Head cycle track and proceed to invite volunteers to complete the detail design.’ The vote was unanimous with Cr Keith Johnson and Cr Susan Meehan absent. Ballina councillor Jeff

Johnson told The Echo that the plans were originally initiated by a group of ten-yearolds. ‘They canvassed their peers and BMX track was at the top of the list.’ While a DA is yet to be submitted, there are also no conceptual plans for the BMX track. Cr Johnson did admit that there will be new road works and parking needed.

Street market set to take over Acacia Street An Asian street market vibe is set to close Byron’s Arts & Industry Estate’s Acacia Street on Easter Saturday. Organised by Kulchajam crew in collaboration with surrounding businesses, they say the first event ‘saw kids as young as five selling their

wares alongside established fashionistas and artisans.’ It aims to bring together the diversity of the region, from artists, fashion designers and jewellery makers to hilltop gardeners, vintage collectors and upcycled arts. Kulchajam’s Techa Beau-

mont says there will also be games, installations and circus toys to replace the traffic. ‘This will make it an interactive and dynamic event that enlivens and reclaims our public spaces,’ she said. Participating businesses include the Lume Functional

Art Gallery, Heartspace, Jing Organics, the Candle Library, Stay at Home Gypsy, the Juggle Hut and more. The day runs from 9am till 3pm. For more information, visit kulchajam.org/ peddleandhawk or phone 0402 494 573. and

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Local News Food sovereignty on the menu for politics in the pub event, March 23 ‘Beyond stuffed and starved – Progressive agendas for food sovereignty’ is the title of the second Politics in the Pub event, to be held at the Court House Hotel, Mullumbimby on Wednesday March 23, starting from 6pm. Guest speaker is Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance advocate, activist and author of Fair Food, Dr Nick Rose Co-organiser Richard Hil says, ‘If you think the global food system is unfair, reckless

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discussing what we can do about it.’ ‘If you think that agribusiness and supermarket monsters need to be reined in and replaced by localised systems of food production, then this is the right forum for you.’ Organised by the Ngara Institute, the evening will include music, and a presentation by Nick followed by Q&A. ‘If you want to help change the world, come and join us!’

Record Fair returns with new US shipment After scouring flea-market stalls, dusty warehouses and ‘some definitely dangerous suburbs’ in the US, Matt Bowden, aka The Vinyl Junkie, has returned from buying vinyl.

He says, ‘Over 40,000 LPs will be available at the Byron Record Fair – from punk to pop, from reggae to rock, from hip-hop to be-bop…’ The Byron Bay Record Fair will be held at the Ewingsdale

Hall, near the Byron Bay Pacific Highway exit. The hall will be open 10am–6pm, commencing on Good Friday and finishing on Easter Tuesday. Entry is free.

Jersie Rapley, Heather Francis, Izzy Bennett, Kiara Dixon, Byron Youth Service coordinator Deb Pearse, the Buttery’s Intra youth officer Siobhan Strain and Eden Jones attempt a simple coordination task wearing the very disorienting drunk goggles. Deborah and Siobhan have been running party-safe programs with groups of young people, focusing on alcohol and drug educational activities and information and harm minimisation strategies. Ms Pearse says groups of young people, aged 14 to 16, ‘attend programs at the Cottage that support them to make healthy choices in all areas of their lives.’ Photo Jeff Dawson

Learn the business of screen composing

Fundraiser for Mitchell Bamping on April 2

Jay Stewart is an awardwinning television composer who will be guest speaker for Screenworks’ Business of Screen Composing, to be held at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium in Lismore on Monday April 4 at 4pm.

A fundraiser for Mitchell Bamping will be held at the Red Devils Oval Byron Bay on Saturday April 2, 3–11pm, to raise money for Mitch’s rehabilitation program, which will cost $35,000 alone just to take part in the ‘Making

Jay will share his expertise with musicians and screen professionals from around the region, focusing on how he manages the business side of screen composition and providing tips on creative processes. His credits in-

clude My Kitchen Rules, The Block, House Rules, Reno Rumble and Channel 7 News. The event is open to anyone interested in making a career out of composing for film and television. Tickets at www.screenworks.com.au.

Strides’ program for a year. Mitchell is a 28-year-old Byron Bay local, a husband of seven years and a father of two children. On one of Mitch’s trips home to his family in Bali he was struck by a car while on his motorbike.

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Council Roundup

Greased-up Council sausage policy churner is humming Hans Lovejoy

Council met Thursday March 17 to again demonstrate to the community their interpretation of inclusive and responsible governance for all. It’s fair to say that lofty ideal was never realised, however, and the testy moments between councillors were a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions between the two factions. Again, the day was largely sidelined for expediency as the Belongil Five kept a steady course of belligerent ‘progress’ while carrying on like a bunch of schoolkids without a responsible adult in the room. One of the more bizarre moments was an interaction between Crs Chris Cubis and Duncan Dey. Cr Cubis, after continually interrupting Cr Duncan Dey’s speech, was invited to speak by Cr Dey on his behalf. Cr Cubis oafishly grabbed Cr Dey’s mic and said, ‘I finished my speech.’ Was it comic relief? Sadly no. But it could be described as infantile and disrespectful to the office that Cubis holds. Another regression to the schoolyard was when the mayor asked both Crs Di Woods and Cubis – not for the first time – to stop their ‘running commentary’ when a fellow councillor was speaking. That provided a chance for Cr Cubis to accuse the mayor of double standards; indeed John Anderson aka Fast Buck$ had been occasionally bellowing his free advice from the sideline during debate. So was there anything else achieved apart from silly theatrics?

Policy sausage Yes – an important draft planning policy sausage was approved to go before the public for comment without all the councillors having even read it. Here’s the background: The Echo previously reported that Byron Shire does not have its third tier of planning documents to guide developments. The top-level ‘instruments’ are the local environment plan (LEP) followed by development control plans (DCPs). While other surrounding shires have the ‘third tier’ of growth strategies, this council has been making big decisions on large developments without one. There’s one in the making, we are told.

Who’s in charge? A refresher Those in the right corner have largely led the way since almost the beginning of Council’s term. They grabbed the balance of power after a Greens councillor defected to vote with National Party-aligned councillors. Led by Cr Sol Ibrahim, the National Party-aligned councillors are Crs Di Woods, Chris Cubis, Alan Hunter and Greens defector Rose Wanchap. In the left corner are the mayor Simon Richardson (Greens), Duncan Dey (Greens), Basil Cameron (independent), and Paul Spooner, who previously ran as a NSW Labor candidate. The current dynamic – owing to Wanchap’s defection – has robbed the mayor essentially of an opportunity to govern and instead Cr Ibrahim is behind much of Council’s policy.

It’s called a Rural Land Use Strategy, and the draft will shortly be put before the public. And in this case, it will include an unpredictable lastminute lengthy amendment, which was thrown at the room by Cr Sol Ibrahim. It’s a great political tactic, as the rest of his faction generally vote for whatever he does without too much debate or questioning. Springing large volumes of text enables quicker passage for your agenda too, while the four lefties in the room are left scrambling. Anyway – this time Cr Ibrahim presented around a 1,200-word amendment to councillors two days prior to Thursday’s meeting. There were words aplenty such as ‘delete’ and ‘replace’ and it would take a long time of cross-referencing to make any sense of it. According to residents who spoke at morning public access, The Draft Rural Land Use Strategy is also highly flawed. But those concerns are now addressed, we were reassured soothingly by Cr Ibrahim. It was a sentiment shared by Cr Wanchap, who said she ‘asked questions’ and was confident she understood the changes. So were the councillors who didn’t read the email just naughty? When challenged on whether two days were long enough for councillors to read his handiwork, Cr Ibrahim hammered the point that he had a fulltime job and that it

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should be enough time. Cr Hunter also pointed out it’s in draft form so it can change after public exhibition. Regardless, the way in which it was handled by Cr Ibrahim will only divide Council further, even though the document is in draft form. If you are going to have your fingerprints all over a very important planning instrument, then why not at least give the illusion you care whether your fellow councillors understand it?

Elements granted modifications Swords crossed over whether a previously approved DA was significantly different from a newly submitted amendment on the $100 million Elements resort out at Belongil. It’s the sort of political tension that often plays out: in the left corner, there are claims there isn’t enough detail in the staff report, or that a mature decision can be reached in the fullness of time. And on

the right corner, things are generally done with haste while glossing over some details that may or may not be important. Anyway, the Elements modification request increases the floor space by between ten and 16 per cent, we are told, along with an increased number of bathrooms. Elements requested, according to staff: to alter the design and siting of 96 of the 193 approved holiday cabins, including internal road and carparking layout, earthworks and tree removals. The staff report says it will result in a reduction in the amount of tree clearing when compared with the original approved development. Importantly, staff also said that the increase in bathrooms for the cabins would not impact upon the sewage levels and that the huge amount of fill required wouldn’t be an issue. But there were issues for the minority councillors, with mayor Simon Richardson making a rare public disapproval of the staff report, saying it lacked details which would give the community a better understanding of the project. The lack of detail on koala impacts was one issue voiced. Another complaint from the mayor was the mapping was inadequate and was not made fully public. But nonetheless, it was not to be; at the debate’s grand finale, Cr Ibrahim lectured the room on the legislation and why it is pointless to resist. Although at one point Cr Dey floated the idea of seeking legal advice but that got nowhere. The spectacle was complemented by Council humbug Fast Buck$ bellowing from the sidelines that legal advice was indeed needed and then accusing them all of living in a vacuum. Simple as that. Nothing more to see here.

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Matthew Fraser elected Nationals Harmony celebrated candidate for Richmond Fast-food entrepreneur Matthew Fraser has been endorsed as The Nationals’ candidate for Richmond for the federal election later this year. Mr Fraser, who operates two Hungry Jack’s franchises in Tweed Heads, will be contesting Labor’s long-serving incumbent MP, Justine Elliot. Greens candidate Dawn Walker will also contest.

‘My main concern,’ says Mr Fraser, ‘is that although the broader economy is recovering after the last Labor government we aren’t seeing enough of the benefits at a local level – especially when it comes to jobs.’ Mr Fraser is also inviting the north coast community to contact him via tellmatthew@nswnationals.

org.au with their views on how to improve the area. ‘If you want to make your voice heard, here’s your chance. Politicians listen to their party bosses; I want to listen to you.

Ideas wanted ‘Give me your ideas, your insights, your input‌ and I will put them at the heart of my campaign,’ he said.

Lions $1,000 bi-monthly grants available The Lions Club of Brunswick-Mullumbimby are offering non-profit groups cash to help their projects. Commencing in March, the offer also covers April, and applications must be received by the end of the first week of the second month. Lion member Tony Cornell says, ‘Those applying for these grants must be based or reside within the Byron Shire – except Bangalow, who have their own Lions Club.’ Applicants must apply for a grant application

form, he says, and every two weeks a new Echo advertisement will be published calling for the applications for the next period. Unsuccessful applicants must re-apply for any other period. The club is always seeking new members, so to get involved with the club or the grants, contact Mr Cornell on 6680 2011 or tonylion@ bigpond.com. The club meets at the Ocean Shores Country Club on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7pm.

Free ‘eating sustainably’ evening at library Byron Bay Library is proud to be presenting a free information session on eating sustainably on Thursday April 7 at 5.30pm, with food consultant Alison Drover.

Alison will be showing participants how to choose, grow and shop for food in a way that minimises their carbon footprint, increases personal health and wellbeing

and that of the local community. Call 6685 8540 to book your spot. Find out more about Alison’s work at the Alison Principle thealisonprinciple.com.

Harmony Day was celebrated at the Pocket Public School last Wednesday March 16, which principal Will Glasson said attracted about 100 family and community members. Mr Glasson said, ‘Our school is full of beautiful children, families and staff from many cultural backgrounds.’ He says entertainment included a Mexican Hat Dance by 2/3/4, an original song by Ayla, a story written and read by Ruby and Noah, and Dunstan on the didgeridoos. ‘Following this, there was a cultural feast, which was delicious! ‘We continue to inspire our kids to celebrate their

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uniqueness, dream boldly and celebrate their cultural backgrounds, no matter where they are from.’

Byron surf festival to return The Byron Bay Surf Festival is slated to return in 2017 following a lapse in 2015 owing to ‘unforeseen operating circumstances,’ according to organisers. Festival founder James McMillan, ‘along with a new and experienced local team, have taken the gap-year opportunity and are well into planning the next surf festival with many new innovations and ideas.’ ‘The festival dates have

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Chant for Peace, a familyfriendly, drug- and alcoholfree event is planned April 3 from 4.30pm at the Civic Memorial Hall Mullumbimby. Master of melodic kirtans, Pralad Das, will lead his band The Chants and special guests with yoga mantras. There will also be a tribal dance with Gopali and friends, and a delicious vego meal provided. Please bring your own yoga mat and towel. RSVP text 0422 106 016.

Save the Bees Shearwater Steiner School presents The Hour of Decision, a new documentary co-produced by biodynamic beekeeper Gunther Hauk, co-founder of American honeybee sanctuary, Spikenard Farm. The film explores the global plight of the honey bee and the future of sustainable beekeeping. The film screens Wednesday April 6 at 6.30pm in the Shearwater Hall. Entry by gold coin donation. Cake, tea and coffee available. Support the good work of the bees at Shearwater.

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A man who held police at bay for two days during a siege in East Lismore died on Friday. A shot rang out just after 7.30am and the 33-year-old man was found dead shortly after inside the house on Dalley Street. Police had been called to the house about 4.30pm on Wednesday over concerns for the man’s welfare. Several houses were evacuated and students from Lismore High School were given the day off as police cordoned off the area around the house. A tense standoff followed as police negotiators attempted to talk to the man, while members of the tactical response unit stood by. Police have issued a statement saying the man’s death would now be the subject of an investigation, which would be subject to an independent review. ‘All information will be provided to the coroner who will determine the cause of death and make any findings about the events leading to the man’s death,’ police said.

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50 metres each to be able to grow and harvest what they choose under the mentorship of our farmers.’ ‘The school then has an opportunity to sell their produce for fundraising initiatives, supply school fresh produce for canteen or use for cooking classes. The Farm will supply an area and

infrastructure, tools, plants and seedlings and ongoing support and maintenance. ‘The school garden plots are free. All that is required is commitment from each school to make weekly visits to maintain their crop.’ To nominate your school, email info@thefarmbyronbay.com. au.

Guilt-free chocolate on offer at Mullum cafe The Puremelt Chocolate Lounge is opening its doors in Mullumbimby this month. According to the owner, Sarah Wheeler, all of the chocolate will be raw, fair trade, organic, cane-sugar free, gluten free, preservative free, almost all dairy free, and handmade from scratch on the premises.

Mullumbimby mum-ofthree Sarah Wheeler, who started making her own chocolate almost ten years ago, after her own health struggles as a tired older mum. On nutritionist advice, Sarah added a daily 50g dose of 85 per cent cacao dark chocolate to her diet and found herself

enjoying increased energy levels, better sleep and fewer migraines. Since the launch of Puremelt at the Mullumbimby Farmers Market nearly five years ago, Sarah says it has always been her dream to open a Puremelt chocolate lounge. ‘Since the beginning, the

question everybody always asks me at every single market is: “Where is your shop? Where can I come and see what you’re doing?” ‘So now I’m opening a shop in my community, where everyone can come and enjoy these delicious guilt-free goodies.’

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Viva la Nannalution One of the most effective social, political and environmental movements of the last decade must be the Knitting Nannas Against Gas (knitting-nannas.com). Armed with sharp, pointy needles and soft wool, the Nannas are a formidable force ranged against the madness of fracking in a renewables age and against the frackers’ donation-fed political allies. ‘From two women in a paddock in the middle of nowhere’ in the northern rivers in May 2012, the Nannas have become an international movement with over 40 groups (‘loops’) in Australia, the UK and the USA. They are part of an uprising of strong women such as Mothers Out Front (mothersoutfront. org), all of whom want positive action to lessen the impact of climate change for a very heartfelt reason – they’re doing it for the kiddies. In their distinctive yellow-and-black beanies the Nannas provide the frontline of protest with humour, solace, cardigans and baked goods. By the very fact they are nannas they disarm any MPs who might wish to speak against them – it’s not good PR, is it? They have given sub-editors and journalists carte blanche to use every textile-related pun in the book, for which we are deeply grateful. But do not be lulled by their twinkling nanna eyes into thinking they will buckle under pressure. They publicly acknowledge their link to the knitting women frontline at the French Revolution (Dickens’s notorious Madame Defarge) and will face down naughty Mikey Baird’s noxious anti-protest laws with vigour. The Nannalution will be televised. – Michael McDonald Q Disclaimer: I was not offered scones to write this piece.

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t last, a decision – three decisions, in fact. Parliament will be called back on April 18 to debate the Building and Construction Commission Bill; the budget will be brought forward to May 3; and a double dissolution will take place, inevitably, it would seem, on July 2. But there is still something missing: an election platform. Of course there will be much sturm und drang over the ABCC industrial relations generally, the unions and in particular the CMFEU and the ALP and Bill Shorten. And while this will undoubtedly resonate with the conservatives columnists, there is no real indication that the public is wildly interested. And even if they can be geed up by a fierce and wellfunded media blitz, the rage cannot be sustained for a long, overlong, campaign. Negativity, a la Tony Abbott, will not win: you just might get away with it in opposition, but not in government. Turnbull will have to find something positive to say, and while he will certainly find plenty of words, the record to date suggests that the substance will be, at best, flimsy. Almost everything, it seems, is off the table, including what was to have been the centrepiece – the treasurer’s raison d’etre: tax cuts to repair bracket creep for the middle income earners. There is no money, because to find any is regarded as too difficult, too risky. Even the minor changes envisaged for superannuation are now being questioned: Tony Abbott has started his own campaign against what he calls a seniors tax, to go with the so-called housing tax, which might have been used to kerb the excesses on negative gearing. Indeed any tax, except

possibly a rise in tobacco exercise (which Abbott designates the workers’ tax) and a trim to superannuation concessions (the seniors tax) are, it seems, out of the question. And spending cuts, given the recent history of the 2014 budget, are going to have to be modest to the point of invisibility. Something can no doubt be scrambled together by May 3, but it is unlikely to be impressive. So what is our maestro of suspense, our ringmaster of uncertainty, going to do to inspire and excite the jaded voters? And make no mistake, they are thoroughly pissed off

was simply being Nick Xenophon. And the Labor Party was unabashedly shameful – and simultaneously, shameless. Whatever the reasons for the political mud fight that developed, the arguments for changing the voting system to reject greater transparency and democracy are irrefutable, and until recently the ALP did not attempt to refute them – in fact, it championed them. There was no real attempt to take the high ground; it was all about the supposed threat that the coalition might gain enough seats to win the Senate in its own right, if not at

The jaded voters are thoroughly pissed off with last week’s drawn-out shenanigans. by Mungo MacCallum with the drawn out shenanigans that culminated in the last, unedifying, week. The senate reforms were finally passed, which is a good thing; but the cost to all concerned was considerable, and are yet to be counted. The coalition was engaged in a headlong rush to get through its senate reforms with the aim of securing a double dissolution – more than a whiff of opportunism, not to mention the hope of a short- to medium-term gain in seats for pure electoral advantage. The Greens were willing to truckle to their old adversary; as so often their motives were muddled, but they obviously thought that in taking that strange, almost perverse stand, it would do them no electoral harm. The microparties on the cross bench were fighting for survival – the rest was hollow justification. Nick Xenophon, of course,

the next election, then in the one after. Well, it might, although real psephologists (of which the unreconstructed apparatchik Sam Dastyari and his numbers men are in very short supply) regard that outcome as unlikely. But if that turned out to be the case, it would be because the electors – the people – wanted it to be that way, and if a fairer and more honest electoral system made it easier for them to do so, then so it goes. The changes will not make the senate perfect – there are those who argue that the only way to do that is to abolish it altogether. But they will make it more honest, fairer and more democratic, which is a considerable improvement. But the crossbenchers have sworn a terrible vengeance on his government if it gets even the ghost of a chance and if there are any survivors – and there well may be – the

whole exercise could prove not merely counterproductive, but at best a trifle Pyrrhic, especially given the likelihood that Turnbull will lose more than handful of seats and still face the Abottistas and their conservative rump. So to solve the coming campaign will require more than mere agility – it will require conviction. And that, it would seem, is a commodity severely lacking within the current cabinet, and most particularly, and disappointingly, within the bowels of our pusillanimous prime minister. Turnbull’s abject surrender to the zealots of the hard right and the bed-wetters spooked by the febrile Murdoch press last week against the Safe Schools program was so craven it must raise doubts about whether he can manage even the slightest pressure. And the prime minister, having initially backed the program, gave in without a whimper. The program was not, as the review initiated by Turnbull’s education minister Simon Birmingham had suggested, tweaked, modified: it was, as the rabid George Christensen gloated, gutted – substantially destroyed. And the signal that has been sent to the voters who will soon have to concentrate their minds on the long election campaign will be that demagoguery, naked populism, rules. So having at last crossed his Rubicon as prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull will have to find his mojo and his moxie. The retreats, the dithering, the confusion and above all the timorousness cannot continue. Good government – or at the very least credible leadership – starts now. And it will have to continue through the next 103 (count them) gruelling days, and that’s just the election campaign. Good luck.

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Get your wishes in for Ocean Shores Byron Shire Council will shortly be asking our local community to prioritise their list of much-needed facilities and infrastructure in the north of the Shire. Information booths will be set up at Ocean Village Shopping Centre and New Brighton Farmers Market to survey exactly what the community wants. We have $3million from the sale of the Roundhouse blocks to work with, and many groups and individuals have already written submissions to allocate the funding to roads, mostly at South Golden Beach, but Coun-

cil has government funding from Roads to Recovery that should be utilised equitably across the Shire to repair our roads properly. Granted, Beach Avenue at South Golden Beach is atrocious as roads go, but Coomburra Crescent is totally disintegrating, too, and needs reconstruction as well, but we don’t have enough money available at the moment to fix all our roads now, so let’s think objectively about what’s needed in our area. The early wishlist was a huge $20m worth of infrastructure, so it had to be whit-

tled down considerably, and in the process, shamefully, no cycleways in Ocean Shores were considered by councillors, but that doesn’t mean you, the residents, can’t add them to your priorities on the survey. So, what about play equipment for our kids in Ocean Shores? With 2,663 children in a population of nearly 10,000 here, with 28 per cent of those children school age and 17 per cent aged between nought and 12 years, can anyone tell me exactly what our Council has provided for our kids over the past 50 years? Very little, unfortunately,

and three generations of kids here missed out time after time, so how about supporting Waterlily Community Playscape (www.facebook.com/ waterlilyplayscape) and help our community provide a safe, healthy, central, playful space for our kids to have fun with real playground equipment? Council shares their priority facilities and infrastructure list with our community soon, so tell them loud and clear what your priorities are, after missing out for so long. Tina Petroff President, Ocean Shores Tidy Town Committee

At the Zero Emissions Byron project information night, Professor David Hood, QUT engineer, gave a fascinating insight into the current state of the climate. The reality is very sobering seeing what changes are already locked in and the scenarios we could face. The message was very clear – this February was globally the hottest month by

a long shot, meanwhile Australia’s emissions are rising and we have no government leadership on this issue. However, there were many inspiring stories of communities around the world taking action. It is evident that we the people must lead if we ever hope to protect our world from the extremes of climate change.

The COREM (Community Owned Renewable Energy Mullumbimby) volunteers are working to transition our area to run on renewable energy and decarbonise our local electricity system. COREM was born out of the Bentley blockade, and with that passion and creativity we are building a groundbreaking and inspirational model that

other areas can follow, but it needs your support. It is a grassroots campaign, so if many of us chip in a bit now – just five minutes of your time and any size donation will ensure Mullumbimby continues to lead the way in changing our local fossil-fueldominated electricity market. Visit https://planetfunder.org/ projects/corem to see how your tax-deductible donation will be used again and again in COREM’s revolving community energy fund. Let’s wrest the control back from the electricity giants to democratise and decentralise our electricity system. Think globally and act locally, knowing a donation today really will make a difference. Dave Rawlins Mullumbimby

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Going with the flow at Tallow Q Byron Shire Council staffer, Mr Bertram, has reported to the EPA that because the water level in Tallow Creek was lowered the water became deoxidised, thus resulting in a significant fish kill. Gavin Greenoak (Letters, March 16) is correct. BSC used to open Tallow Creek twice per year to the ocean in the nineties with an excavator. No fish kills occurred during this period. The opening of Tallow Creek ceased by BSC in the late nineties. This raises the question why fish kills now and not then? In the mid nineties, part of the interim upgrade of South Byron Sewage Treatment Plant (SBSTP) included the introduction of a chemical called ferric sulphide as a flocculent, ie used to mix with sewage to make the solids settle and control phosphorus levels. This chemical dosing program and quantities dosed were designed by Orica. The design provided for three dosing points through SBSTP. The dosing system was changed by the operator in charge of SBSTP with BSC’s sewer operations management’s knowledge. Ferric was to be dosed at one point and that was to be at the head of the plant. Orica was not con-

sulted on the dosing change. The volume of ferric being dosed was not reduced. This meant that the plant was being significantly overdosed with ferric sulphide. Where did the unused residual ferric, which would have flowed through the plant, finish up? This practice continued until South Byron STP was taken offline in 2006. Ferric sulphide will deoxidise water. Was the residual of the ferric sulphide from SBSTP sitting at the bottom of Tallow Creek, creating a deoxidised zone in the water? The EPA licence monitoring required to be carried out on effluent leaving SBSTP did not include ferric sulphide and despite having a Nada-registered laboratory owned by BSC in the Byron industrial estate, no testing was carried out for levels of ferric sulphide leaving South Byron STP into Tallow Creek. I am left wondering if Mr Bertram or Mr Pugh were aware of the ferric sulphide dosing carried out at South Byron STP. Alan Dickens Brunswick Heads

continued from page 13 Deborah Lilly’s recent letter got me thinking. If we have the term ‘chick flicks’ it would stand to reason that there would be a male counterpart. But there isn’t. Just as there’s no decent equivalent for ‘misognynistic’, such a fabulously scientific, psychologically important word. Women have to resort to the pathetic ‘manhater’. Where’s our gutsy Latin equivalent? It seems men have written the dictionary and, oops, missed that one out. With no genre label to indicate males’ movie preferences, do we therefore assume that all the other movies include or exclude women? Looking at most of the female roles, one does. With more than 50 per cent of the world’s population female, it’s high time we were

treated with the respect we deserve. Remember, no-one would be here without us. Let’s coin the term ‘dick flick’. It’s only fair. Magenta Appel-Pye Mullumbimby

Q The recent fish kill in the Tallow Creek estuary highlights the problems that this Intermittently Closed and Open Lakes and Lagoon

Q The Greek-based equiva-

lent is misandrist: ‘a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against men’. – Ed

Modified Elements

I attended last week’s Council meeting and watched pro-development councillors vote to approve the Elements Resort’s S96 application to modify the design and siting of 96 tourist accommodation cabins. (That is half their development!) This was despite what the mayor described as ‘an inadequate application and report’.

(ICOLL) faces, the willingness of people to interfere with natural systems on their whims, and a callous disregard for the killing of hundreds of fish. I dread to think what contaminants have built up in the estuary sediments from the decades we used it as a sewer, and in runoff from Suffolk Park. Though we stopped using it as a sewage outfall in 2005 and the water quality is meant to now be not too bad. While there is abundant ignorance about the functioning of ICOLLs, one lesson that has been learnt throughout NSW is that the artificial opening of ICOLLs often results in fish kills if not done in the right way and at the right time. Time and again, these kills occurred because waters became deoxygenated and fish suffocated. Contrary to claims, the artificial opening of the Tallow Creek estuary in the 90s did result in fish and bird kills. The primary cause of the recent fish kills in 2012 and this month was the artificial opening of the estuary by people either wanting to stop the nuisance flooding of parts of their properties or just wanting to have fun riding the outflowing waters. It has opened naturally at other

times without these fish kills. This time it was evident from the behaviour of the thousands of distressed fish I observed that they were suffocating because the water was deoxygenated. While I saw hundreds of dead fish, I do hope most of the distressed fish did subsequently recover. Contrary to claims (Suzie Deyris, Gavin Greenoak, Letters March 16) it did not become foul and its shores were not fringed with dead fish until it was opened. In fact, the abundance, variety and size of fish affected prove it was a very productive ecosystem. I appreciate that there are people who don’t like the colour of the water or understand the processes occurring who want to keep the estuary open all the time. If they intervene to change the estuary it will change the abundance and diversity of fish and invertebrates present, drain the extensive fringing wetlands (most of which are protected under SEPP 44) and endangered ecological communities, affect a variety of threatened species, drain the surrounding acid sulfate soils and cause the generation of inflows of sulfuric acid and heavy metals. Dailan Pugh Byron Bay

It seems that 22,000m3 of fill (1,100 truck loads) adjacent to wetlands and E2 zones was ‘not significant’ enough to force a DA. The motion to postpone the decision until specific information could be requested regarding roads, the location of the fill and the subsequent drainage was also voted down. It’s questionable how residents and councillors are expected to make submissions when there is incomplete data on such major developments. I would also note that Elements did not even have a representative at the meeting – did they know something we didn’t or are they just supremely confident in their right to develop at will? Staff admitted they didn’t know the current floor plan size in their own report to

Council – how can a clear decision be made when staff don’t even know the details and are relying on the proponent to tell them? Who is running Council, the developers or Council staff? It was also brought to the attention of councillors that Elements Resort has been non-compliant with their current operational certificate. As part of their North Beach Estuary Management Plan, the resort is to have signage directing guests away from the Belongil Estuary and bird nesting areas, as well as other requirements. It seems the resort has been providing stand-up paddle boards for guests to use in the creek. Tanja Krebs Sunrise

EDITORIAL NOTE: regarding Tom Tabart’s letter last week we mistakenly chopped the par ‘The HL boys entertained us for some hours. In the final break before community representatives were called a member of the inquiry panel ran an impromptu 25 minute “advice seminar” for the HL lobby representatives urging them to push hard for self regulation. When community representatives were finally called the same panel member asked one very aggressive question then played with his phone for the rest of the session’, which should have gone before ‘Apart from showing obvious bias this member of parliament was pushing a very detrimental line for the community and for council. Self regulation is a time-honoured method of avoiding responsibility and scrutiny. It has never worked for the community as clearly demonstrated by the Byron experience.’

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Selfish solar

The letter in the March 16 Echo from Reece Turner about a supposed solar home crisis deserves a response. The owners of the 150,000 solar homes with the 60c/ kWh feed-in price have been involved in a long-term act

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Beautiful heart

I was deeply touched by Morgan’s beautiful poem re ‘Woman in Winter’ in last week’s edition. In Gawler, the nearest regional centre from my home in the Barossa Valley, there’s a ‘small army’ of people who regularly visit rubbish bins for cans and bottles. I’ve even seen them go into a Subway store to do this, presumably with the owner’s approval. I call them ‘the silent people’. In 1973 I worked as a busker in London. My regular pitch was in an underpass from the Tube station, corner of Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road. It was just 20 metres up from the gents toilet; I used to say it was the busking pitch ‘with every convenience’. While I never lived on the street, I spent a huge amount of time there and learned so much. Not only do Morgan’s wonderful lines like ‘the hum and rumble of waves on sand’ warm my old heart, but also knowing Australia has people in it like her, who reach out with love and caring, one beautiful heart, reaching out to another. My life, and that of your whole community, is so much richer for Morgan being in it. Tim Barritt Lyndoch, SA

Trotskyite

Regarding Boyd Kellner’s letter March 9 commenting on mine of March 2 about open debate on unlawful migration: this man is a self-confessed trotskyite. Leon Trotsky (whose real name was Lev Bronstein) ordered the murder of millions of Russian Christians from 1917 to the mid-20s. One can go to Moscow and see the desks where he, Stalin, etc wrote their daily death warrants. So why does he call others uncompassionate? But his remarks on the ‘conservative green audience’ are interesting, especially as the Greens, voting with the coalition (to disempower ‘other’ minor parties), are now worthy to be called the New Nationals. Vyvyan Stott Mullumbimby

Cape light rail

The National Parks and Wildlife Service is looking at ways to manage the tourists who visit the Cape Byron State Conservation Area. Improved walking tracks, shuttle buses, a chair lift or gondola and light rail have been suggestions to develop better access to this area. The walking tracks are great for the fit and able, and shuttle buses might be a quick and easy solution but they’re cramped, not easily accessible for the older visitor and the ride is rough, plus it’s a diesel bus. A cable car or chairlift would be a novel way of accessing Cape Byron but the pylons and the supporting cables may not please everyone, despite the great tourist advantages. You only have to look at the Cairns to Kuranda

Tripping down memory lane As a countdown to The Echo’s 30th anniversary on June 11, we’re bringing you each week a glimpse from the first ten years of the newspaper’s life. We start with a news report from June 24, 1987.

Mullum’s new grass beds doing well Mullumbimby is living up to its name as the dope capital of the north coast with the discovery this week of about 80 marijuana seedlings in one of the new palm beds in Burringbar Street. Speculation is rife about these medicinal plants’ origin and ownership. Could it be the orthodontist emptying his ashtray out the window? Does the local solicitor drop items from his pocket on his stroll round to the court house? Is it the nearby real estate agent’s scheme to improve property values? The Echo discounts all these theories. The palm beds are controlled and managed by the Council. Many have wondered what is discussed

in Council’s closed committee sessions. Could it be that a radical solution to the Shire’s financial deficit has been under cultivation? Unfortunately, the normal

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. It was plagued with objections before it was approved but now it’s a successful award-winning tourist attraction. The return fare for the 15-kilometre round trip is $75, so a cable car could be an expensive option. This leaves light rail as the other option. Byron Bay TramLink is in the final stages of developing a proposal to operate heritage trams and light rail vehicles within the Byron Shire. The primary purpose of this project is to provide tourists more options of things to do while they stay here.

The main pastime for visitors is going to the beach, then dining at cafes and restaurants. Visitors without a car are stymied because even if they knew about Bangalow and Mullumbimby and places in between they still have no way of accessing these places. Those visitors with a car only have to get stuck on Ewingsdale Road just once to know to leave the car in the carpark until they’re ready to head home. A light rail service could take visitors to and from the Cape Byron State Conservation Area and help the NPWS continued on page 16

procedure when illegal hallucinogens are found on one’s property is a police raid and a spell in jail. Can we expect September’s elections to be brought

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Decisions in a knowledge vacuum Every now and then I’m overcome with an irresistible urge to attend a Council meeting. And so it came about that last week, for the second time in a year, I found myself interjecting angrily from the sidelines. The mayor believes I do this stuff because I’m a ‘bully’ and a ‘grandstander’, while I tell myself that I do it to impart my knowledge and experience in the public interest. Probably the truth is that when I’m feeling down I go there to observe the blind leading the blind so that I can emerge feeling vastly superior; certainly seems to be the usual outcome. On both of these visits I became loud because councillors were making important decisions in a knowledge vacuum, legal knowledge in particular. Cr Dey took my hint and moved an amendment that Council seek legal advice before voting, and Cr Richardson seconded it. Cr Cameron, however, remarked that legal advice was costly and declined to support the amendment. There’s something Monty Python about councillors being

unwilling to spend money to make informed decisions while at the same time the GM brags about how much he has reduced Council’s legal bills. It’s not just that it’s a circus; uninformed decisions expose Council to legal costs in the event of an appeal and also lead to inconsistent planning decisions. One of the main functions of law is to ensure consistency, that being an essential aspect of justice. I understand that Cr Cameron has some formal legal training so you’d think he would appreciate that point. I won’t go into details of the particular development at hand but the legal issue was whether the developer was entitled to use Sec 96 of the EPA Act to make certain changes to his existing consent or whether he should have filed a new DA. Sec 96 can only be used if the proposed changes do not ‘substantially’ alter the nature of the development. I make no comment about the merits of the proposed changes nor do I offer an opinion as to whether Sec 96

was the legally appropriate process. What I do say is that no way would I as an elected councillor have proceeded to consider the matter without legal advice; to do so would in my opinion constitute wilful negligence. Your elected councillors commit negligence on an ongoing basis. Cr Ibrahim anticipated the problem – he has good advisers and is always ready. According to him there are clear legal precedents for the Sec 96 option. Did he bring these precedents along to show other councillors? Nope. Did he at least identify the cases so that councillors could later look them up? Nope. Did any of your elected councillors have the wit to call him out on this? Nope. In other words the sole ‘legal advice’ before Council was an unsubstantiated assertion by Sol ‘Trust Me’ Ibrahim (nee Tucker). How much would legal advice actually have cost? That largely depends how you frame the question to the lawyers. Personally I would ask Council’s lawyers only to

send copies of the most relevant recent precedents, not giving them the opportunity to rant and waffle. For that I would expect to pay a maximum of $500. That’s not a lot of money if it ensures that you have some actual idea of what you’re doing, is it now, Cr Cameron? The legal test in relation to Sec 96 goes like this: Will the proposed changes leave the development substantially the same? Cr Ibrahim offered councillors some variant of this that subtly tended to favour the developer, so I challenged him. He reacted by quoting directly from the staff report – and ended up proving me correct. That was satisfying, but I’d be more satisfied if he’d produce those alleged precedents. I challenge him to do so. I’d be happy to apologise to him if he is right about them, because it would mean that we have at least one councillor who after a term on Council ends up with some actual knowledge of planning law. Fast Buck$ Coorabell

continued from page 15 manage the numbers by regulating the trip frequency while enhancing the visitor experience to Byron Bay. The light rail vehicles would be powered by solar charged state-of-the-art lithium cell technology, making this operation a clean quiet and sustainable solution. When deciding transport options for the NPWS survey and the Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan, please consider a light rail operation as a practical and safe solution to some of our transport problems, not just for tourists, but also for the Byron community. Peter Finch Byron Bay TramLink Goonellabah

residents would agree with me and the State EPA that such a development deserves and requires a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in order to give Council and the community the confidence to approve such a project. I am joined by all residents of Byron wanting and seeking solutions to our incoming traffic congestion but I do feel that the solution needs forward planning with full consideration on environmental and economic consequences and not kneejerk reactions. I feel our community should be demanding an EIA before this project goes ahead. Why is the developer using a train that is 67 years old using old diesel-based technology for a new development in a green shire? The developer dangled a red herring at ouncil, saying they are going to convert it to solar shortly after approval. There is no precedent in the world for such a solar train, no matter one of this weight and age. No plans for a solar train have been submitted by the developer, either. The developer is now calling their private train system a public one, yet in no part of their proposal are they planning on building a parking facility at the Sunrise end to

accommodate car parking for the public passengers. I tend to think this is a private facility for their own guests, not a genuine public service for all. If an EIA were undertaken I am sure a proviso for parking would come from its findings if it is approved as a public service. The developer wants to operate this train from 7.30am to 10pm half-hourly. This track only ever had a train running once or twice a day. I am sure the residents within the precinct would not mind such a service but I am not sure they will want a train passing 29 times a day seven days a week. I am sure an EIA would find this unreasonable. For safety reasons (evidently the developer isn’t inclined to fence the land off ) it appears the train has to sound its horn regularly. I am not sure if that would fit into any EIA guidelines either. An investigation needs to be undertaken to understand what residual levels of asbestos exist (from old train brake linings) and what will be the effect of disturbing this with the rail renovations, with a large population of residents within close proximity of the rail corridor. Also the natural habitat that has developed within the rail corridor and its

protection may also need to be considered in an appropriate EIA. Also the proposed methods of defoliation need to be considered. We all need to ask is it really for the good of the community and if so demand an appropriate EIA to ensure all correct guidelines are maintained. John Johnstone Byron Bay

Elements train

As a homeowner within the Byron Shire of the last 25 years I find recent approaches by Byron Council to new property developments a little incredible. The most recent is the proposal by The Elements Resort aka Byron Bay Rail Company to operate a train service from Sunrise to Byron township. Have the half-truths stated by this developer convinced the council that they don’t need proper procedures to give approval? I am sure all

Pseudo-intellectuals

The people who are pro-Islam now are the same ones who were pro-Marxism back in the 60s–70s–80s. They used to say, ‘Marxism has never been properly applied. All of those Marxist countries that are vicious dictatorships have misunderstood Marx.’ Sure they did. Every single one of them. Now they say, ‘All those Muslim countries misinterpret Islam.’ Sure they do. The rulers of places like Iran and Saudi Arabia, the creeps in Mauretania, Afghanistan and Pakistan and the rest, and their guiding scholars, just spend their entire lives studying Muhammad and memorising the Qur’an. What would they know? The pseudo-intellectuals, the latte lefties who are now the inner-city Islamists, never bothered to really read Marx,

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Nurses dyeing to move to BCH As part of an arts and heritage program aimed at creating an ambient healing environment at the new Byron Central Hospital, staff from the Shire’s two current hospitals recently completed a series of plant dyeing workshops with Mullumbimby artist Anne Leon. Nationally recognised for her fine work with textiles, Anne specialised in scarves and wraps in the ancient Japanese style known as shibori. For the hospital project she helped staff create dyed botanical works that were placed on paper for scanning onto clear film and positioning on window areas inside the hospital. The final scanning stage of the process is being done by Byron Bay’s Shogun Signs, with a selection of the artworks also to be framed for hanging in key locations. The nurses carefully pressed local leaves, flowers and other local plant material between paper before clamping and sealing the sheets and immersing them in bubbling pots of dye. These contained bright colours made from red and yellow onion skins, purple cabbages and carrots, and more. In another part of the arts and heritage program, which is being coordinated by Rebecca Townsend of Byron Bay-based consultancy Creative Road, local artist Rachel Stone has been working on child-friendly murals in play zones in the two main and they don’t read Muhammad. But they ‘know’. They know Islam better than you, even if you’ve spent years studying it, because they never have. Really, they never cared about the people stuck in the Soviet Bloc, or crushed in China, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and they don’t care about the victims of Islam. They just want to deride the people around them for the crime of wanting a quarteracre block with chooks and a vege patch, kids in the yard and sport on the weekend, a car and a boat and holidays by the beach. Why? Because their sad, twisted hearts never understood the beauty of life, just as they never bothered to understand Marxism’s inherent flaws. (Hint: dictatorships never end well.) Just as they never bother to learn about Muhammad. As long as they can look down on average people, their prejudice,

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entry points to the hospital, Reception/Admissions, and the Emergency Department waiting area. The aim of the program is to use a variety of artworks, both inside the buildings and in the surrounding gardens, to create a relaxing space for patients and community health clients, as well as for visitors and staff. Byron Central Hospital is holding a community open day on Saturday April 9, 10am–2pm, with 30-minute tours through the main clinical areas such as ED, inpatient ward, CT scanner, cancer care and mental health unit. bigotry, and narrow-mindedness will remain their permanent home. Matt Hartley Byron Bay

Rights under attack

Human rights issues are under attack in Australia and overseas. A few days ago a woman in France was arrested for wearing a ‘Boycott Apartheid Israel’ T-shirt. British local councils have had their ability to boycott companies which collude with Israel, like security firm G4S, Caterpillar and Veolia, curtailed. In Australia, former Lt Gen Benny Gantz, who masterminded the 2014 Gaza blitzkrieg, killing 2,000+, wounding 10,500, destroying 90,000 homes, and leaving 1,000 children permanently disabled, had no visa hassles. In contrast, Palestinian author, commentator and founder of The Electronic Intifada, Ali Abunimah,

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was only granted a visa after a public outcry and now the room booked for him a month ago at the University of Sydney has been cancelled without explanation. In 2013 the Australian National University held a ‘groundbreaking conference’, Human Rights in Palestine, on the economic, social and cultural rights in the occupied Palestinian Territories. Convenor, Dr Victoria Mason, was told to cancel the conference or face disruption. In the University of Sydney, Assoc Prof Jake Lynch came under attack by Israeli law firm Shurat HaDin because his department, CPACS (Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies), supported the academic boycott of Israel and, although Shurat HaDin lost their case in the federal court, there are moves afoot to downgrade CPACS. And even in Byron our Palestinian trailer was threatened by Council with

confiscation while other unattached trailers carrying advertising were unmolested despite complaints. Who runs the show here: Canberra or Jerusalem? Please sign the petition: http://bit.ly/Alispeak Gareth W R Smith Palestine Liberation Centre Byron Bay

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Hospital or not? Time to recentre the health system In TheConversation.com, Dr Lesley Russell looks at the alternatives to hospital care

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ospitals dominate our health-care system and account for more than one-third of Australia’s A$150 billion-plus health budget. Pressure is growing on hospital services and costs are spiralling. This is because of the introduction of new technologies and equipment, changing patterns of disease, demographic pressures and a shift in focus from care to cure. With very few exceptions, the physical configuration, operation, financing and culture of today’s hospitals reflect the practice of medicine and patient populations of a bygone era.

It’s not surprising, then, that hospitals pose many challenges to those who want to reform the health-care system. The general public and politicians who control health budgets view hospitals as icons of the taxpayer-funded health-care system. But while intensive, hightech hospital care remains an essential aspect of the health system, patients can now receive care in a raft of other settings. For many patients, a traditional hospital may not be the best place for their care. Do you really need to go to hospital? Spending substantial

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If you’ve ever dreamed of kayaking down the beautiful Brunswick River, there is no better time to make it happen than at this year’s Mullum2Bruns Paddle on Sunday 22 May, when locals and visitors will paddle the 10km journey for fun or the challenge in an assortment of non-motorised craft.

Paddle for the challenge

The serious challengers will launch first at 8am and most likely reach the Brunswick Heads footbridge in around 40 minutes. Organisers are thrilled to announce that the Brisbane SUP Club will provide official timekeeping, which will enable paddlers to aim for personal bests. The Hotel Brunswick Open Paddle and Print Rescue Stand Up Paddle Challenges are expected to be hotly contested, with $500 cash prizes donated by the Hotel Brunswick for male and female winners in each category.

Paddle for fun

Echo Fun paddlers can take their time and soak up the gorgeous scenery or socialise along the way. Brunswick Marine Rescue and Surf Lifesaving Club craft will be positioned all along the river to ensure everyone arrives safely. And if you don’t have a kayak or stand up paddle board, you can hire one just for the day!

Paddle expo and free clinics

Those who are not quite so ready to tackle the 10km journey can make the most of the fabulous paddle-related activities provided by Go Sea Kayak between the bridges in Bruns and in The Terrace Park. A great range of kayaks, surf skis and stand up paddle (SUP) boards will be on display at the expo, where you can ‘try before you buy.’ Don’t miss the chance to have a go at stand up paddle boarding at the free clinic at the small beach. It’s not as hard as you think!

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This year, an Epic V7 surf ski and an inflatable SUP board can be won in the Go Sea Kayak Raffle and the Sevylor Participant’s Draw. Raffle tickets and ducks will be available from the Visitor Centre, Surf Club and Marine Rescue from Easter Saturday and on Paddle day. There are also thousands of dollars worth of holidays, adventures, pampering, shopping sprees and meals to be won.

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A total of 55 local sponsors so far have chipped in cash and prizes to ensure that the 2016 Paddle is a fun-filled day out for families, as well as a significant fundraiser for three key local volunteer community organisations – Brunswick Marine Rescue, Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club and Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre. PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

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time immobilised and lying down can affect nearly every system in the body. This deterioration of physical and mental functions can mean the difference between dependence and independence for older patients, and slower rehabilitation for younger patients. A Canadian study published in 1996 estimated that patients did not require acute (hospital-style) care in anywhere from seven per cent to 51 per cent of adult hospital admissions. A later study from the United Kingdom found that one in four hospital patients would be better treated with community-based services. Modern primary care teams – consisting of general practitioners, practice and community nurses, and allied health providers – now assume full clinical responsibility for a growing list of conditions that would traditionally have been administered in hospitals, such as intravenous antibiotics for infections and communitybased pneumonia. The National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission found that, in Australia, ten per cent of all admissions and 70 per cent of bed days (an overnight stay in hospital) could be avoided if patients had access to responsive, high-quality and well-structured alternative care.

Hospital alternatives How do you identify patients who might be suitable for alternative forms of care? On what basis would this be done, where and when and by whom? This requires the development of suitable guidelines, well-defined protocols and patient assessment panels to undertake this work. The list of alternative forms of care includes: • hospital-in-the-home • community hospitals • rehabilitation centres • respite care • aged care • hospice and palliative care • home visits and support. The provision of such care requires an appropriate workforce of well-trainedand-equipped multidisciplinary teams. We should investigate innovative initiatives such as teams of GPs, spe-

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Modern primary care teams – consisting of general practitioners, practice and community nurses, and allied health providers – now assume full clinical responsibility for a growing list of conditions that would traditionally have been administered in hospitals, such as intravenous antibiotics for infections and community-based pneumonia. cialists, nurse practitioners, allied health providers, pharmacists, social workers and community nurses working together to visit and care for patients in their homes or residential facilities. One imperative should be that care comes to the patient, rather than vice versa. It makes little sense to expect sick patients to travel for what are often multiple appointments. Treating patients on their ‘home ground’ can also ensure awareness of cultural and socioeconomic issues and support for carers.

Improved outcomes There are clearly challenges and costs involved, but there will be off-setting savings, improved outcomes for patients and (hopefully) job satisfaction for the healthcare professionals involved. The harder questions are those around availability of these services, which level of government pays for them (local, state, federal, or insurers) and how families and patients can coordinate care across different health sectors. There is also some indication from the UK’s National Health Service that many substitutes for hospital care seem to increase the overall demand for services and have little impact on hospitals. Planning must keep this risk in mind. Alternatives to hospitals

carry the risk of becoming cost-driven substitutes rather than outcome-driven innovations. The likelihood that cheaper, rather than better, care will be substituted for a hospital stay increases for patients who are vulnerable because of age, poverty or diminished mental capacity.

Affordable It follows that acute-care alternatives should be universally available and affordable to the appropriate patients. Their provision is not about refusing needed admission to hospital or discharging patients ‘quicker and sicker’. Nor is it about expensive concierge medicine. It’s about putting what’s best for the patient at the centre of the system. Australia has made only tentative excursions into putting such ideas into practice. Despite the fact that such initiatives have been underway for several decades, there is not a substantial amount of evidence about what works, for whom and why. Victoria is the major innovator in this regard. A Victorian study has shown that hospital-in-the-home type care can be less expensive: in cases where hospital admission is completely avoided, the costs are 38 per cent less. More importantly, patients have improved outcomes and fewer complications such as infection and delirium. Delivering substitutes for

hospital services will require a major reallocation of resources to community-based and other services. Governments will need to raise the capabilities and scope of practice for primary care professionals and invest in telehealth (clinician-patient phone and video consultation) and home monitoring equipment. It will require full engagement with patients and their families and carers. And critically, it will require changes in viewpoints and culture from politicians, bureaucrats, the medical profession and the community. It is easy to cast aside such proposed changes – arguments over federal and state and territory financing alone could doom efforts to failure. But the status quo is not sustainable. Small steps, thoughtfully designed, cooperatively implemented, cleverly evaluated and continually expanded could deliver real benefits for all the stakeholders. Dr Lesley Russell is Adjunct Associate Professor, Menzies Centre for Health Policy, University of Sydney, Dr Russell is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at the MCHP and a Senior Fellow at the Center for Australian and New Zealand Studies at Georgetown University. She holds a PhD in biochemistry from the John Curtin School of Medical Research at ANU. Lesley Russell does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond the academic appointments above.

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‘It is a matter of the greatest present-time urgency that the prevailing global mood of political separatism, end-game competiveness, and endlessly multiplied divisiveness be immediately, thoroughly, universally and permanently relinquished – such that the entire world population of humankind becomes universally intelligent with the heart-positive mind of cooperation and tolerance.’

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Fassifern. Friday 12.45pm I like trains. Most people do. (Okay, state politicans don’t like trains, except if they carry coal, but, then again, many politicians don’t like anything that makes lives, other than their own, better.) I’ve never been to Fassifern before. (It’s a short life...) The train station is set among a remnant of native forest and a suburban sprawl of huge houses. There are shiny 4WDs in the driveways and aggresive-looking motor boats parked on the footpaths, clumps of long grass growing around the trailer wheels. I didn’t arrive here by rail; I drove. Yes, I like trains, but don’t use them much any more. Yesterday, I drove from the north coast to the Hunter Valley along the Pacific Highway. In some sections, I was able to cruise in fifth gear but, in many, I idled along in second through massive highway expansion projects. It’s a mission, but I survived, thanks to Mozart, ABS brakes, and a bottomless thermos of coffee. Many times I have driven that highway – always peppered with roadworks. Some sections now under reconstruction I remember being under reconstruction years ago. That’s the way it goes: two lanes to four; four to six; six to... That’s fossil-fuelled progress for you. After the busy, noisy, deadly game that is highway driving, Fassifern Station is eerily quiet. There are no people here, only me. Not even a railway employee. There is no sound except the tolling of the bellbirds. I used to use trains a lot.

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There was a train that went from Lismore to Sydney. That was convenient. There was a proper dining car, where you could take a break from reading 1984 in your seat, and sit at a table and read it, sipping wine while waiting for your sausages and mash. Often you would meet people. And talk to them. No need for that now; you can text people from your seat. There used to be a daily train that left Lismore in the morning, depositing you at the station in Byron. It would return in the late afternoon. I really liked that train: a beer at The Rails, then onto the train with its surfboards, guitars, and sunburnt kids. But these are memories. I sit on a metal mesh bench (anti-graffiti) on an empty platform, looking for signs of life. None. There are no passengers, no railway employees. An Indian mynah scavenges near the vending machines. This is a fully automated station. Employment and capitalism’s drive for profit are not compatible.

People obviously use the station; the carpark is full. Workers commute daily to Sydney, I reckon, leaving their huge homes, 4WDs, and motor boats, to pay off the debt. I’m waiting for the 13.08 from Sydney. To meet a friend. The silence is broken by a metallic three-note musical phrase. It startles me. It is reminiscent of an opening phrase from the Mozart sonata that helped me through the roadworks south of Coffs. Then a voice informs me to mind the gap, keep my children off the tracks, that I’m under constant video surveillance, and to have a nice day. It’s strange. There’s no-one here. Only me. The message is pre-recorded so even the speaker is not here. It all feels weird and disconnected. (A feeling I’m getting used to.) Still, I get up from my bench to move further away from the gap. I check that none of my children are on the tracks.

Surveillance cameras hang from the grey metal rafters like WALL-E heads. It’s reassuring to know that if I were to be mugged in this lonely place, there would be a record of it. Eighteen minutes till the train. Good. I will have a nice day. Q Read more of S’s work at

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We do weddings and special event functions. Visit and book at www.basilo.co

The Rocks @ Aquarius

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

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

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A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

Now serving ALL DAY weekend brekkie!

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

Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a late weekend brekkie in the Bay? Look no further than The Rocks @ Aquarius! Cure those hangover blues with a range of fresh and delicious locally sourced dishes. We also have a range of main meals, mini burgers and saladâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available from 12 noon in the Aquarius Bar & Grill next door. Enjoy a lazy lunch, an ice cold beer and a dip in our beautiful swimming pool! Visit www.therocksbyronbay.com.au for details and new menus.

Success Thai

SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU

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

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

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

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. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a popular spot so bookings are recommended.

Naked Treaties RAW Bar

Come hang out at the Famous Little Shop of Smiles! Good Vibes, Abundant, Alive & Awesome NEW Menu. Raw, Vegan, Local, Organic Grab & Go Made to Order BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, Delectable RAW DESSERTS & ICE CREAMS. and Paleo. Gluten, Dairy Sublime Superfood GREEN SMOOTHIES, Iced Drinks & and Sugar free. COLD PRESSED JUICES. 2/3 Marvell St Open 7 days, 7am till 4pm The BEST CHAI EVER, Organic COFFEE & SUPERFOOD www.nakedtreaties.com.au hotties all on our own fluffy ALMOND Mylk. GOODNESS never tasted SO GOOD! Insta #nakedtreaties

Luscious Foods Mon-Fri 7.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228

www.lusciousfoods.com.au

The Restaurant @ Raeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lunch and Dinner 7 days Wategos Beach, Byron Bay 6685 5366 raes@wategos.com.au

Treehouse on Belongil

Breakfast/Lunch: 7 days from 7am Dinner: Mon-Sat from 5.30pm Bar: From 10am, with or without food Coffee: Genovese, all day Venue: available for events up to 60 guests Wi-Fi

Wood fired pizzas and pastas. Take away available.

32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 info@basilo.co

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Come and experience the best Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, made with the best local products, plus Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best wood fired pizza.

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We love smoking up an American Barbeque storm on our wood-fired smoker all the way from Kansas, USA. Check out our website for our food menu Refuge, Grog & Barbeque www.thebolthole.com.au. 5pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Midnight (Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat) Fancy just a drink? Our bar features 69 whiskeys, 5pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;11pm (Sun) 40 gins, craft cocktails, organic & biodynamic wines 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay and craft beers in cans. Catch you soon! hello@thebolthole.com.au 6685 8410 PEACE : LOVE : GROG : BBQ

The Bolt Hole

Muoiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Summer Friday nights from 15th Jan Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours â&#x20AC;˘ Breakfast and lunch â&#x20AC;˘ Wood-fired pizzas â&#x20AC;˘ Fresh juices â&#x20AC;˘ Great coffee

Open for Breakfast Saturday and Sunday 7am till 10am

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Lunch Thursâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm Dinner every night 95 Jonson St, Byron Bay republikbyronbay.com 6685 5009 hello@republikbyronbay.com

Republik presents a stylish comfortable environment, offering a warm and hospitable welcome to the whole community. The menu includes a range of contemporary dishes based on global influences.

Small & large group bookings and functions welcome New summer menu out now!

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

Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. Presenting incredible original music in Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com

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

Italian at the PaciďŹ c provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest cocktails and wines.

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Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

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

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Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $52 per person 3 courses $62 per person

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The Butcher’s BBQ

Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

The team behind Fins have just opened their new POP UP Restaurant The BUTCHER’S BBQ. Located next door to our fine diner, The Butcher’s BBQ offers a share style menu with ‘smalls’ and ‘bigs’ cooked on the grill (from $8-$38), communal tables, a cracking cocktail bar, boutique wine list and Gin Bar. This concept is only here for a short time. Extended Summer hours. Lunch every day from 27 Dec till 10 Jan

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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.

Spice It Up Thai Restaurant Open Wednesday–Sunday Dine-in or Takeaway– from 5.30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club

Extended Summer Hours Lunch every day from 27 Dec till 10 Jan

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St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

This year we celebrate 25 years of serving the finest local seafood. Join us in the sea breeze on our veranda for a lazy long lunch or intimate candle lit dinner.

Open 7 days from 11am, restaurant menu and all-day bar snacks. Located in the Ocean Shores Country Club 6680 1809

Monday night $15 Burgers & Beer Tuesday nights all Pizzas $15 Wednesday night - $10 Schnitzels Dine in or takeaway Large groups and events welcome.

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Dinner Special $18 - Includes a wine or beer

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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Proudly awarded ‘Most Sustainable Seafood Restaurant’ 2015.

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Tom’s not heading off The Rails any time soon The Rails is arguably Byron Bay’s most iconic and well-known place to eat and drink, keeping its ‘real Byron’ character, and live music, thanks to its owner, longtime publican Tom Mooney. By: Vivienne Pearson

Rock & Roll ovens Rock & Roll Café proprietors Trent and Michael in front of the historical ovens. You can still see the smoke on the walls (above). How times have changed. Suzie Gray and her brother in front of Grays Bakery c1970s (right).

A bit of Rock & Roll (Café) history is now on display; their long-awaited expansion at the rear of the cafe has revealed the old bakery ovens from the time when the historic building at 55 Burringbar St Mullumbimby housed Grays Bakery. According to Suzie Gray, the bakery was purchased by her grandfather, christened

Australian Ernest, from Montecollum and then passed on to her father Ronald Gray and his wife Beverley. Bread was sold from the front of the building (currently occupied by Oh Hang It Pot It) and the ovens were in the rear. Easter buns were made by the children in the ‘spare

room’ currently occupied by Frankie God of Hair; Suzie recalls baking being a tough job with her father working long hours, even with the assistance of young apprentice Bruce Pepper, who still lives in Mullumbimby.

Northern Rivers Food A new food festival, the Harvest Food Festival, is scheduled for the Anzac Day long weekend 21–24 April, offering four days of culinary adventures across the northern rivers region, connecting food lovers with local producers. Events will include dinners at 100 Mile Table, food tours of bush foods and coffee farms, sunset at The Point Ballina and the Big Harvest picnic at Mavis’s Kitchen. See more at www.harvestfoodfest.com

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Tom Mooney’s life started near a railway line: ‘I grew up in the worst house in the only street on the wrong side of the tracks,’ he says. These days, Tom, business owner, Byron Bay enthusiast and former professional rugby player, spends much of his time on the ‘right side of the tracks’ – in a pub he owns that is located alongside the Byron Bay railway line. Tom moved from his hometown of Wauchope to this part of NSW in 1970, when he joined the first intake of teacher trainees in Lismore, and met his future wife and business partner, Cathryn. Happily, his marriage lasted longer than his teaching career. Three years after moving to Sydney to teach, the business world called and Tom started a transport business. ‘It was in the heart of the Sydney rag trade,’ he recalls. These endeavours all took place alongside a rugby career, as this was an era before highlevel sportspeople were paid a full-time professional wage. During his 10-year career, Tom played for South Sydney and Manly. Moving to Byron Bay was a big decision. ‘I could have played football for two more years but I was insecure about going backwards. I wanted my children to grow up in the country,’ he reflects. Tom and Cathryn bought The Railway Hotel, always better known as ‘The Rails’, when trains still ran on the tracks outside the door.

Though nostalgic for these times, Tom saw the writing on the wall with the arrival of cheap airline travel, so was not surprised that the train service ended. He would like to see a rail-trail conversion, though isn’t optimistic it will happen anytime soon. Tom and Cathryn have other businesses, but The Rails is where he feels most at home. He is quick to credit his wife as being the mainstay of their business success, and is full of praise for their staff, saying: ‘You can’t run a good business without good people’. He gets real joy out of seeing staff move onwards and upwards to their own ventures. He also gets a buzz out of having been a stepping-stone on the way up for many of the musicians who have played at the Rails over the decades. ‘I think I’m right that we’re the only place in Australia that can say we’ve had live music every night since 1982,’ he proudly but modestly says. At 64, despite some business failures and tough times, Tom feels very fortunate. Retirement is not on the horizon. His two children, Hannah and Luke, both live locally (Hannah is the current licensee of The Rails) and he is grandfather to five young children (or ‘Grandang’, as the youngest likes to call him). Thanks to his work, family, and community, Tom has no plans to head off the rails any time soon. The Byron Shire Echo March 23, 2016 23

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Food Hub – Bangalow By: Vivienne Pearson

A fortnight ago, The Echo’s front page reported reactions to a proposed ‘food hub’ for Bangalow. What exactly is the reasoning behind the proposal? In early March, Byron Shire Council’s Sustainable Economy Committee considered very early ideas for what is being called a Food and Innovation Park. Jane Laverty, economic development and tourism coordinator, says that the idea arose as a potential solution for an unmet need identified by local food manufacturers. These businesses are growing in size and in number. Byron Bay has proven to be a fertile seeding ground for food businesses, with companies such as Stone & Wood, The Byron Bay Cookie Company, Bangalow Sweet Pork and Ilias The Greek (among others) selling locally as well as using

Byron Bay as a marketing tool. These businesses create employment for locals and contribute to the area’s economy becoming less reliant on tourism, but as they grow many feel pressure to move their operations away from the Byron Bay area. Reasons for this include the high cost of setting up in new premises in a standalone way, and difficulties in finding non-floodprone industrial land. The solution is finding suitable land where businesses can ‘cluster’ to allow them to share resources and development costs. The manufacturing businesses could potentially operate alongside food-based research labs and/or a ‘cellar door’ type setup for the public. Byron Shire’s existing industrial estates, including a new food-specific section of the Mullumbimby Industrial Estate, are ideal for small ven-

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tures; however, their narrow roads and eclectic mix of business types (art, kid-activity, retail) make them less suitable for medium-large food businesses. The proposed Bangalow location could be ideal as foodhub-related traffic would not need to pass through town. In a letter to the Bangalow Chamber of Commerce in 2015, the RMS indicated that, once they had returned the site to its previous state (removing all the temporary buildings), it would most likely be made available for private sale. Though this site is potentially well suited to the idea, other sites will be considered. The whole idea is in its infancy, with several steps needed before it progresses beyond just an idea. ‘It is concept only,’ says Jane Laverty. ‘Lots of conversations need to be had before we even get to step one.’ She adds: ‘There’s no rush to have something that’s slapdash and we don’t want to do it if it can’t be done well’.

Ja Nghari Boomerang dinner The crowd at the inaugural Ja Nghari Boomerang fundraising dinner at Coorabell Hall on Friday were treated to an excellent feast courtesy of Harvest Café and Three Blue Ducks, as well as interesting discussion on native foods and culture. Expect this dinner to become a great annual event. Foraging for bush foods prior to the event chefs Bret

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Cameron and Darren Robertson (pictured) found some delicious surprises, and with an increasing demand for local, sustainable produce, you can expect to see even more native foods on the menu at their restaurants. A terrific performance by East Journey was an unexpected bonus; check them out at Boomerang Festival at Bluesfest.

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Corn Cobs. 7 Smoked Chilli Mayo, Parmesan, Fresh Lime House Slaw. 4.5 Main Street Salad. 6 Cherry Tomatoes, Corn, Lentils, Beans + Greens

SWEET STUFF. One big dollop of Icecream served with a classic dessert-themed topping! PBJ. 6 Vanilla Bean Icecream, Peanut Butter Crumble, Strawberry Jelly Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie. 6 Chocolate Icecream, Chocolate Fudge Sauce, Chocolate Crumble %DQRŇŹ HH 3LH 6DOWHG 7RŇŹ HH %DQDQD &KRFRODWH &RRNLH Crumble, Vanilla Icecream.

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BY R O N ’ S H O T N E W P O O L S I D E E AT E RY G R A Z E R E S TA U R A N T AT E L E M E N T S O F BY R O N N O W O P E N . Graze at Elements is our relaxed eatery, where locally-grown produce graces a remarkable menu, from Crab-stuffed Doughnuts to Kale and Cavolo Nero Caesar. Nearby Drift Bar offers lounging spaces for an | | |~ } Open to the public daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. Reservations 02 6639 1500 ELEMENTSOFBYRON.COM.AU

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‘It is wonderful when you hear positive feedback about your team,’ says Julie-Ann. ‘Both of our area sales managers, Franco Braico and Kylie Charlton, are being consistently complimented for their professionalism, integrity and honesty and being personable and a pleasure to deal with. To me, these testimonials speak volumes for the quality of people we have working in our business.’

Property insider Mullumbimby’s iconic Magnolia House (below), sold by Gary Brazenor of Unique Estates late last year, was one of NSW’s top ten homes viewed online for 2015, according to new figures released by REA Group. It was the only one in the local area to make the top ten list with the vast majority of highly viewed properties being Sydney properties with harbour views. Gary Brazenor commented on why he thought Magnolia House proved so popular. ‘Magnolia House is a stunning and “unique” character home with a colourful history, which made it appealing. Our expertise in developing a strong brand and marketing campaign around each property enables us to promote the unique and special

features of a home. We work hard to share the personality of a property across multiple media which, in turn, optimises the chances of being viewed by potential buyers,’ he explained. Magnolia House sold in September for $1.39 million. It is not easy to be a new real estate agency and establish yourself successfully in a marketplace that is already serviced by longstanding agents. However, that is exactly what Julie-Ann Manahan (pictured above) and her team at Raine & Horne Ocean Shores have done. Raine & Horne Ocean Shores are celebrating a successful first six months in operation. Since launching in September 2015,

the office, which is located in the Ocean Shores Village Shopping Centre, has averaged two sales per month. Julie-Ann says, ‘Our results are speaking for themselves and the marketplace is responding accordingly’. ‘I believe the success of our business is down to the “whole team” approach we have to selling homes, not to mention Raine & Horne’s marketing and technology, which allow us to showcase properties in their best light, and ultimately achieve a premium price for our sellers.’ Another key factor is the combined experience boasted by her team. ‘We have a professional team with a combined experience of more than 60 years in real estate,’ says Julie-Ann.

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LOCAL HOME IN RUNNING FOR TOP ARCHITECTURE AWARD A recently completed home at Wategos Beach designed by award-winning firm Troppo Architects is in the running for NSW’s top architecture award – the Australian Institute of Architects’ Wilkinson Award for Residential Housing. Troppo Byron Bay director Sue Harper (pictured) said the firm’s

Forest & Beach House (pictured above) is one of only 50 homes across the state vying for the profession’s top honour. Sue relaunched Troppo’s office in Byron in 2015, with the national practice of regionally based studios focusing locally on residential, commercial, community and institutional projects. Recently completed works include the much-needed and well-trafficked visitor shelter at the Byron Bay Lighthouse. Having achieved a degree in architecture, and after travelling widely, Sue worked for many years with some of Australia’s best-known award-winning architects, including Troppo, Richard LePlastrier and Peter Stutchbury. Throughout her career, she’s continued to develop a deep understanding of designing for Australia’s

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unique climate and landscape, responding to site, microclimate, place and living. She has been widely published and received a number of awards, the most current being Houses magazine’s Sustainability Award for the development of an innovative ‘pre-fab’ system. As Troppo’s local director, Sue brings her skills together with Troppo’s national resources to work on a diverse range of projects.

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24 Berrimbillah Court, Ocean Shores Entertain by the Water’s Edge • Renovated waterfront home on 1127sqm • Tranquil paradise for nature lovers • Easy walk to the beach, school & café • DA approval for granny flat • Ideal investment potential, lifestyle or family home

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Estate-like rural living with excellent macadamia income Grand 4 bedroom + study main residence Guest studio plus 2 bedroom workers cottage Approx 7,500 maca trees with processing shed and equipment Beautiful views, abundance of water, pool and ample garaging A rare and unique 117 acre farming setup that will impress!

Open: Price: Enquiries:

By Appointment $1,450,000 Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232

20 JULIAN ROCKS DRIVE, BYRON BAY

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Artist’s residence – stunning terrace style home Open plan living/ dining with high raked ceilings and timber floors Multiple indoor/outdoor living and entertaining spaces Exquisite gardens create ultimate privacy for this truly beautiful home A large (8m x 5m) separate light filled studio offers excellent versatility 700m2 north facing block, walk to beach & shops. Backs onto reserve

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Thursday, 24 March 2.00 – 2.30pm Thursday, 31 March 2.00 – 2.30pm

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Open: Auction: Enquiries:

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Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 26 March 10.00 – 10.30am $680,000 to $720,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

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

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Owners relocating 93 acres with executive style main home, cottage, bails & dehusking plant Beautiful dam, waterfalls, Coopers Creek frontage – unlimited water Previous DA approval for multiple dwellings Open vistas with stunning views to Nightcap Ranges A rare balance of a sustainable lifestyle and income from an ORGANIC farm

Open: Price: Enquiries:

By Appointment $1,550,000 to $1,675,000 Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649

21 JOHNSTONS LANE, MAIN ARM

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Open: Enquiries:

By Appointment Helene Adams 0412 139 807 | Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

21 SCOTT STREET, BYRON BAY

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Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 26 March 11.00 – 11.30am $860,000 to $930,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

10 WRIGHT PLACE, BYRON BAY

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Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 26 March 12.00 – 12.30pm $850,000 to $900,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

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

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148 BANGALOW ROAD, BYRON BAY

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Open: Price: Enquiries:

AUCTION PRICE GUIDE $655,000 to $710,000

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106 ARKINSTALL ROAD, TUNTABLE CREEK

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Open:

Wednesday, 23 March 2.00 – 2.30pm Wednesday, 30 March 2.00 – 2.30pm

Auction: Enquiries:

Price Guide $655,000 to $710,000 Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 | Paul Prior 0418 324 297

56 CARLYLE STREET, BYRON BAY

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Open: Enquiries:

By Appointment Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649

5 MOTT STREET, BYRON BAY

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Open: Auction: Enquiries:

By Appointment 30th April Onsite Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

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

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AUCTION Spectacular location

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AUCTION

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For further information contact Jeremy Bennett 0401 222 686 / jeremy@byronbaysales.com.au 12 Lawson Street, Byron Bay / 02 6685 8575

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Property Modern apartment – walk to beach River Cottage 9/45 Shirley Street, Byron Bay 1

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This modern, clean and well-appointed one-bedroom apartment is one of the most affordable investment properties in the area. Situated on the ground floor, the apartment has a resort-style feel overlooking the pool, relaxation area and tropical gardens. Features include a spacious bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area flows through to a covered patio. Reverse-cycle air-conditioning plus ceiling fans provide complete comfort. There is underground secure parking for one car and the complex has an onsite manager to ensure security and great holiday rental returns. The property is situated only a few minutes’ walk to the centre of Byron Bay, Main Beach and Belongil Beach. An ideal superannuation investment or weekend getaway!

River Cottage is the perfect sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Set in an idyllic location, the home has an unrivalled outlook over some of the most stunning rainforest and picture perfect river frontage the area has to offer. Wilsons River originates a short distance from the property and flows only metres away from the home giving it a clean, abundant water supply and your own amazing natural swimming pool.

Open: By appointment Contact: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 First National Byron Bay

Auction: 10am onsite March 26 Contact: Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237 Unique Estates

More property after Bluesfest liftout

Tallowood Ridge, Mullumbimby Play park, cycleways, tennis court, basketball/netball court, loads of open space and coming this year a football field with cricket pitch in season. Land from $290,000. Chincogan Real Estate 6684 3300 tallowoodridge.com

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Address: 2 Harah Court, Ocean Shores

• Ocean and beach break view with northeast aspect • Freshwater pool with swim & spa jets, waterfall and sundeck • Beautiful timber kitchen with exquisite granite tops • Solar power, solar hot water, irrigated low maintenance gardens • Elevated 916m2 block bordering the tropical bush reserve • Relaxed outdoor lifestyle with privacy and comfortable living

Price:

59 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby

$725,000

Paul Eatwell 0414 466 111 paul@promullum.com.au

Mal McPherson 0404 360 586 mal@probruns.com

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‘Mullum Central’ Studio ‘Duplex’ Right in the heart of town this classic timber weatherboard home has been converted into two identical ‘inner city’ studio units. • Central living/dining with s/s minimalist galley style kitchen and large covered decks • High ceilings, original timber floors and a hardwood structure with new services. • Lush tropical gardens with established trees and meandering stone pathways. • Easy care 458.6m2 parcel of land, located in a quiet rear lane in central Mullumbimby 2/28-30 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads

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Paul Eatwell 0414 466 111 paul@promullum.com.au

www.professionalsbrunswickheads.com.au

02 6685 1839

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LIFTOUT!

THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE GETTING TO BLUESFEST EACH YEAR IS GETTING A BABYSITTER… No-one wants to commit to looking after your kid when they’re shooting for a ticket to the biggest show in town. I’d ask my teenagers, but they’ve already been planning on going for the last six months. Of course I could bring my six-year-old, but then I won’t be able to squeeze up front in a sea of sweaty flesh and become part of that wonderful joyous organism called a Bluesfest audience. This year is probably one of my favourite programs. The lineup is so diverse it jumps well beyond the moniker of blues and roots. This year, it’s blues and roots and gospel and vegas and rap and indie pop and avantgarde and indigenous… The inclusion this year of the Boomerang Festival encapsulated within the event creates a wonderful Babooshka effect… The smaller festival within the Festival… a global indigenous arts and cultural festival curated with the passionate fervour and genius of Rhoda Roberts. Roberts has fulfilled her vision this year to broaden the festival-goer experience, creating a quiet place to sit and learn basket weaving, learn traditional dance at a dance workshop or get goosebumps listening to the wisdom of Archie Roach in conversation with Craig Pilkington and Nancy Bates. Then there’s the music… Monday showcases the genius of Brian Wilson – onstage playing an extended set with an 11-piece band playing Pet Sounds, the album that has been called the second-greatest album of all time. That’s incredible. Plus, my friend Clare is playing cello – she’s going to be one of the 11 pieces! It’s not every day one of your friends gets

to play with the Beach Boys! I am not going to miss that one! And the Residents! I saw them 30 years ago when they were skinny boys in black skivvies wearing giant eyeballs on their heads. Sure, I was full to the brim on LSD, but I think that gig altered my brain. I could see the music. In fact, I think I could taste it. Fortunately back then they neither random drug tested, nor did I drive; this year, I’ll be a middle-aged woman having consumed only her two standard glasses of Cab Sav, topped up on fishoil and probiotics, revisiting a favourite experience, and perhaps having a brand-new one. (That fishoil really comes on strong in a mosh pit.) Of course I love The Cat Empire. Who doesn’t? Even people who don’t dance end up dancing. The shrill thrill of that trumpet just pierces through resistance, and before you know it you’re a lather of sweat jumping to the beat. The Cat Empire are a fully guaranteed blast of serotonin. A night with them and you feel good for weeks! And the Blues Brothers band? Well, who doesn’t want to be part of their six-decade mission from God? I have to see The Blind Boys… ever since the first time I saw them, probably 25 years ago, I’ve never failed to be overcome by the spirit of their show, the unbridled joy that comes about in the harmony of their unison. I never thought I’d be clapping along enthusiastically to If I Had a Hammer infected with the joy of Jesus! Such is the power of great gospel! It just floods you with love, even when you’re a hard-hearted atheist. So that show is a definite Yes. But these are people I’ve seen before. This year, alongside the beloved Bluesfest acts who return every few years, people such as Taj Mahal and Eugene Hideaway Bridges there are also a plethora of acts making their Bluesfest debut. Acts such as Melissa Etheridge, whom I had the pleasure of interviewing late last year. Etheridge brings more to her shows than just the music; she brings the passion of her activism, her clear-sightedness and her moral and creative fearlessness. The innovator held responsible for Brit pop – Noel Gallagher, in solo mode with his outfit High Flying Birds. And Rhiannon Giddens, with a voice so remarkable that when I played her CD in the car I couldn’t get out until it was finished. There’s the chilled grooves of UB40, the five-times Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar, and of course Tom Jones. How can you not want to be part of the Jones experience? That man knows how to deliver a show! It’s not unusual, it’s Bluesfest 2016. – Mandy Nolan, Echo entertainment editor

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ROCK OF AGES TATTOO PARLOUR

Allen Stone With three albums under his belt, singer/songwriter Allen Stone proves himself deeply devoted to making uncompromisingly soulful music that transcends all pop convention. He is, without a doubt, one of the most breathtaking soul artists in the world today. Drawing inspiration from musical heroes including Stevie Wonder, Stone gracefully blends everything from edgy soul-pop and earthy folk-rock to throwback R&B and Parliament-inspired funk. He has performed on the likes of The Late Show with David Letterman, graced the pages of the New York Times, performed with Macklemore, landed a gig as the opening act for soul legend Al Green, and this Easter weekend Stone plays Bluesfest. Saturday and Sunday at Crossroads stage Monday at Jambalaya stage

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Archie Roach A Bundjalung/Gunditjmara man, Archie Roach OAM is one of Australia’s beloved, respected and admired singer/songwriters with a voice and sensibility that is this country’s most important songline. A venerable and dignified performer, he captured the hearts and minds of a nation in 1990 with Charcoal Lane and the landmark song Took the Children Away. Now, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Charcoal Lane, which includes the original album remastered plus newly recorded versions of Charcoal Lane material by Paul Kelly and Courtney Barnett, Briggs, Gurrumul and Dewayne Everett-Smith, Dan Sultan and Emma Donovan and others, plus 1990 Triple J ‘Live at the Wireless’ recordings, he has made a triumphant return from incredible adversity and personal pain, bold enough to come back to the stage and the

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spotlight and tell us what he has learned. Charcoal Lane won two ARIA awards, gold status in Australia, was acclaimed in US Rolling Stone’s Top 50 Albums for 1992, and entered into the National Film and Sound Archive’s (NFSA) prestigious Sounds of Australia register. Looking back, it may mean more that Archie’s truthful song and the humanity that made Paul Kelly and Steve Connolly want to produce this first album was honoured with a Human Rights Award. This was a first in Australia. Archie humbly came to understand the special power of music to make people listen, think and feel so very deeply. The secret beating heart of Archie Roach’s music is the connection to his country and people. Archie’s voice, with a tremor like broken moonlight, washes in across the southern ocean. Influenced by gospel, jazz and especially the soulful American singers such as Sam Cooke and Nat King Cole, he was early inspired as a child by a Hank Williams song and which, Archie says, made him pick up a guitar and in time become a songwriter. Archie’s songs bring audiences together to think of the hurt we cause one another but also the forgiveness that heals and lets us rise above it all. Friday at Crossroads stage

Ash Grunwald With unparalleled creativity and an unbridled spirit of diversity, Ash Grunwald has pushed the boundaries of traditional blues, reggae and every genre between, developing a unique brand of Grunwaldian fusion. His accolades include ARIA wins and nominations, MBAS Blues Performer of the Year 2003 award, AIR Best Independent Blues and Roots Album, LA Critics Award (US) and, in 2009, he garnered a prestigious APRA songwriting award for Blues & Roots Song of the Year. And this

ain’t for nought; it’s all because of his blistering live sets at sell-out shows throughout the world. Sunday at Jambalaya Monday at Crossroads

Brian Wilson ‘The inimitable musical genius Brian Wilson comes to Bluesfest this year performing Pet Sounds plus his greatest hits in an extended set featuring an 11-piece band including original Beach Boys member Al Jardine and long-term member Blondie Chaplin (and my talented friend Clare Yerbury on cello!). Pet Sounds was the groundbreaking psychedelic rock album that featured Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Sloop John B, and God Only Knows – the song that Sir Paul McCartney called ‘the most beautiful song ever written’. Rolling Stone declared it as the Second Greatest Album of All Time (second only to The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band – is the album that turned the industry on its head, broke all the rules and changed rock’n’roll history, influencing greats including The Beatles, The Who, Radiohead, Elton John, REM and many more. Twenty-fifteen has marked a triumphant return for Brian Wilson with a brand-new solo release No Pier Pressure, proving his talents continue all these years later. Wilson is sure to deliver an unforgettable Bluesfest moment. One show only – Monday at the Mojo

Blind Boy Paxton This young blues musician and vocalist making his Bluesfest debut in 2016 sings and plays banjo, guitar, piano, fiddle, harmonica, Cajun accordion, and the bones (percussion). Jerron ‘Blind Boy’ Paxton’s sound is influenced by the likes of Fats Waller and ‘Blind’ Lemon

Jefferson. His musical influences are mainly rooted in the early blues from the 1920s and 30s. Jerron’s family, originally from Louisiana, moved to LA in the 50s, where he grew up before moving to New York City in 2007, where he currently resides. Paxton has an eerie ability to transform traditional jazz, blues, folk, and country into the here and now, and make it real. In addition, he mesmerises audiences with his humour and storytelling. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday at Juke Joint

Brotherhood of Blues Brotherhood of the Blues is all about heart and soul. Their friendship with each other and their passion for the blues provide an amazing insight into the life of a person living with a disability and sharing their story through songwriting, music and performance. The band is fronted by three talented young Aboriginal men with various disabilities such as cerebral palsy and autism. Luke Murray, John Cieslak and Zac Paden started writing songs together as part of a music program held at RED Inc, a Lismore-based disability support provider. The Brotherhood of the Blues feature powerful and inspired vocals over a killer rhythm section featuring Harley Bodenham (guitar) and Vincent Bashford (drums) with keyboard and backing vocals performed by renowned music industry veteran Taya Oxley. The band’s tastes are drawn from hip-hop and soul through to Delta blues and beyond, therefore they have an inspired and eclectic sound. The Brotherhood of the Blues will be sharing their story and their love of the blues with you this Easter. Friday and Saturday at Juke Joint

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Since the late sixties and early seventies, Chain has steadfastly remained the most influential blues/rock band in Australia. Veterans of Bluesfest, Chain return for the sixth time in 2016 as they sit poised on the cusp of their half-century landmark since first forming in 1968. The only blues band to have a number one song Black ’n’ Blue, and a number two Judgement on the Australian charts, they also proudly hold the prime distinction of probably the longest permanently released album in Australian rock history. Toward the Blues has been released since 1971 and has attained double gold album status. Together with singer Matt Taylor’s number one I Remember When I Was Young, their achievements have assured them an honoured place in rock history. Chain’s latest album Sweet Honey retains the earthiness of the 70s while encompassing the insights and musicality generated from a lifetime of experience in the blues genre. With four decades of recordings and live performances under their belt, Chain are an entertainment experience not to be missed. Thursday and Friday at Juke Joint

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Hard-working and enduring indie rock and blues rock Californians, Cold War Kids are 10 years into their impressive career reaping sky-high praise from a mid-2000s blogosphere then growing wings as a live show juggernaut. They’re selling out tours on the back of the release of their fifth album Hold My Home and continue to gain fans worldwide. Citing influences including The Smiths, Tom Waits and Radiohead, and made up of two former Modest Mouse members, Cold War Kids are loved for their musical craftsmanship, spontaneous punk rock locomotive live shows, and enduring cool factor. Thursday at Crossroads

Con Brio Known for their fiery live shows, Con Brio is a living, evolving testament to the power of soul.

Fronted by the phenomenal Ziek McCarter, an enigmatic showman whose stage presence calls to mind the charisma of a young Michael Jackson or James Brown. Based in San Francisco, Con Brio have a relentless drive for experimentation, for pushing their technical ability higher and for reaching beyond the familiar. Thursday at Crossroads stage, Friday and Sunday at Delta stage and Saturday at Mojo

D’Angelo Winner of the Grammy for Best R&B Song Really Love and Best R&B Album for Black Messiah, D’Angelo makes his Bluesfest debut this Easter. Michael D’Angelo Archer was born in Richmond, Virginia, the son of a Pentecostal minister. He began teaching himself piano as a very young child and, at age 18, he won the amateur talent competition at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre three weeks in a row. In 1991, he signed a publishing deal with EMI. D’Angelo’s first major success came in 1994 as a writer/producer, helming the single U Will Know on the Jason’s Lyric soundtrack; that helped lead to the success of his debut solo album, 1995’s Brown Sugar, which went on to sell more than two million copies. With the title track Lady, the album continued to soar on the charts, defining D’Angelo as one of the founding fathers and leading lights of the neo-soul movement of the midto-late 90s, along with artists such as Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and Maxwell. After more than a decade-long hiatus, D’Angelo returned in December 2014 with his latest and 2016 Grammynominated album Black Messiah, which debuted at number five in its first week of release on the Billboard 200 charts and received critical acclaim. Thursday and Saturday at Mojo

Digging Roots Canadian group Digging Roots bring their eclectic blend of folk-rock, pop, blues and hiphop to the Bluesfest stage for the first time this year. Formed in 2004 and three short years later awarded the Canadian Aboriginal Music for Best Group, their first album Seeds was nominated for Aboriginal Album of the Year at the Juno Awards in

Cold War Kids 2007, an honour they attained in 2010 for their subsequent album We Are. Their latest offering For the Light was inspired by their travels, firmly inhabiting roots and blues with a nomadic wanderlust; confidently exploring other terrains from the inner cities, the backroads and all the places between. The husband-and-wife songwriting team Raven Kanatakta and ShoShona Kish have written and produced a collection of love songs that reflects a maturing

sense of storytelling. Thursday at Delta stage Friday at Juke Joint

Dustin Thomas Big hair, big smiles, and a whole lot of love. That’s how you’d describe wild-hearted globetrotter Dustin Thomas, making waves worldwide with his infectious and captivating blend of beat-box/soul folk. Armed with a voice, a guitar

THURSDAY PROGRAM START TIME

MOJO

22.45 20.45 19.00 17.30 16.00 15.50

KENDRICK LAMAR 75 min D'ANGELO 90 min KAMASI WASHINGTON 75 min HIATUS KAIYOTE 60 min FANTASTIC NEGRITO 60 min WELCOME TO COUNTRY 10 min

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TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND 120 min COLD WAR KIDS 60 min TWEEDY 75 min CON BRIO 60 min HARTS 45 min

JAMBALAYA

THE WAILERS PRESENT EXODUS 60 min THE WORD 90 min JANIVA MAGNESS 60 min LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL 90 min THE BROS. LANDRETH 60 min

DELTA

23.00 21.30 20.00 18.30 17.15 16.00

SONGHOY BLUES 60 min RHIANNON GIDDENS 60 min EMMA DONOVAN & THE PUTBACKS 60 min KALEO 60 min LORD HURON 45 min DIGGING ROOTS 45 min

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JUKE JOINT

22.30 21.00 19.45 18.30 17.15 16.00

LUCKY PETERSON 90 min EUGENE 'HIDEAWAY' BRIDGES 60 min CHAIN 45 min STEVE SMYTH 45 min BLIND BOY PAXTON 45 min MARSHALL OKELL 45 min

Program correct at time of going to print but subject to change without notice.

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Elle King

Eugene Hideaway Bridges

Frazey Ford

and universal anthems of faith, love, and war, this young artist continues to inspire hearts around the world on his mission of music, joy, and peace.

influences into a sound that’s all her own.

Friday at Delta stage Sunday at Juke Joint

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Elle King If you’re not already familiar with Elle King you soon will be. The sassy musician who loves both banjos and hobos has just been nominated for two 2016 Grammy Awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance for her hit Ex’s & Oh’s. Elle King’s musical style encompasses country, soul, folk, rock, and blues. Born in Ohio and raised in Brooklyn, Elle retains her roots in a style that blends those worlds of both grit and mid-western charm. She ties her old soul and rock’n’roll

Friday at Mojo stage Saturday at Delta stage

between. He has a huge voice and great guitar skills to match, delivering blues music laced with soul, funk, gospel and rock. Thursday at Juke Joint Friday at Delta stage

Eugene ‘Hideaway’ Bridges returns to Australia with his brand-new album Hold On a Little Bit Longer, already nominated for two WC Handy awards. Eugene’s tour also marks his fiftieth anniversary as a performer – and his eighth year at Bluesfest. This seasoned muso started playing at the age of three with his father, bluesman Hideaway Slim. Born in New Orleans, Eugene is a nomadic musician living his life on the road travelling from America through Europe, to Australia with many other stops

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Founding member of critically acclaimed group The Be Good Tanyas, Canadian singer/ songwriter Frazey Ford brings her smooth, opulent and electric voice to Bluesfest this March. Friday at Delta stage Saturday at Juke Joint

Grace Potter The multi-platinum-selling, Grammy award-winning multiinstrumentalist Grace Potter has collaborated and performed with serious players in music

Grace Potter including The Rolling Stones, Kenny Chesney, Gov’t Mule, The Avett Brothers, Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips, and Nick Oliveri of Queens of the StoneAge. The blues/country/ pop/rock star brought the house down at Bluesfest two years ago, earning her a swarm of new fans with her highenergy performance, powerful vocals, and inspired original songs that twist, turn and unapologetically rock. Grace Potter’s epic musical journey reaches a new milestone with the arrival of her solo debut Midnight, heralded as ‘surprising, revelatory and wildly original’, packed with infectious, strong, sassy, and smart songs such as Alive Tonight, Empty Heart and Look What We’ve Become. Friday at Mojo stage Saturday at Jambalaya

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A pivotal and founding member of one of the UK’s most successful pop groups, The Hollies, and now of supergroup Crosby, Stills and Nash, Graham Nash’s rich vocals and harmonies have shaped a generation of folk, country and pop music. In a career spanning more than fifty years, Nash has explored and created a diverse catalogue covering pop, rock, folk, jazz, blues, psychedelia and progressive rock – all layered with his complex and delicate vocal arrangements that ultimately carved the signature sounds for The Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash.

This year Australian future soul band Hiatus Kaiyote makes their Bluesfest debut. In a short time this quartet has embarked on an odyssey that began in bohemian Melbourne and has taken them to the Grammy Awards and beyond. This year alone they have toured 19 countries and performed around 160 shows. They have also been nominated for a 2015 ARIA Award for Best Urban Album of the Year. There is lightheartedness in everything they do including playfully dubbing their transcendent hybrid of jazz, psychedelia, soul, R&B, funk, hip-hop, electronica and worldbeat ‘multi-dimensional, polyrhythmic gangster shit’.

Nash’s passionate voice continues to be heard in support of peace, social and environmental justice. The No Nukes/Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) concerts he organised with Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt in 1979 remain seminal benefit events. In 2011, Nash was instrumental in bringing MUSE back to the forefront with a concert to benefit Japan disaster relief and groups promoting nonnuclear energy worldwide. In September 2013, Nash released his long-awaited autobiography Wild Tales, which delivers an engrossing, no-holds-barred look back at his remarkable career. His new studio album This Path Tonight will be released this year. Friday at Crossroads Sunday at Mojo

Harts Often labelled as ‘a one-man musicmaking machine’, Darren Hart, better known as Harts, is a musician, singer/songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, composer and music producer from Melbourne who will be making his Bluesfest debut as a duo with his drummer in tow. Harts has become known for his Jimi Hendrix-like guitar playing and unique blend of funk, pop, rock and soul music, which has earned him praise worldwide. Most notably from iconic music legend Prince, who flew Harts out to his Paisley Park Studios in Minneapolis USA to meet and play with him in 2014 saying, ‘He reminds me of how I was at that age’. Thursday at Crossroads Saturday at Mojo

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Hussy Hicks Since forming Hussy Hicks in 2006, Julz Parker and Leesa Gentz have forged their own very unique stamp on the Australian music scene. With influences drawn from blues and country, and from their travels, combining a distinctly Australian roots edge with European Gypsy guitar, Arabic rhythms and optimistic social commentaries. These previous winners of the 2010 Bluesfest Busking Competition have gone on to tour internationally. Friday at Juke Joint Sunday at Delta

Jackson Browne For the first time in ten years, singer/songwriter Jackson Browne returns to Bluesfest! In a career spanning more than 45 years, he has released nineteen albums: 11 Top 40, four platinum, three multiplatinum, and two gold. His classic 1977 Running on Empty is seven times platinum. His new studio album, Standing in the Breach, is a collection of ten songs, at turns deeply personal and political, exploring love, hope, and defiance in the face of the advancing uncertainties of modern life. Beyond his music, Browne is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights, and arts education. He was inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame in 2007, and the Rock and

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THE NATIONAL 90 min CITY AND COLOUR 90 min NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE 90 min GRACE POTTER 60 min ELLE KING 60 min LORD HURON 60 min KALEO 45 min

CROSSROADS

THE MICK FLEETWOOD BLUES BAND 90 min ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES 75 min TWEEDY 75 min GRAHAM NASH 60 min ARCHIE ROACH 60 min EAST JOURNEY 60 min ARAKWAL OPENING CEREMONY 30 min

JAMBALAYA

THE WAILERS PRESENT UPRISING 60 min PLAYING FOR CHANGE BAND 60 min STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES 60 min BLACKBERRY SMOKE 60 min THE WORD 60 min SONGHOY BLUES 60 min LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL 60 min

DELTA

22.30 21.00 19.30 18.00 16.30 15.00 13.30 12.00

TEX PERKINS & THE APE 60 min CON BRIO 60 min RHIANNON GIDDENS 60 min SHOOGLENIFTY 60 min THE BROS. LANDRETH 60 min FRAZEY FORD 60 min EUGENE 'HIDEAWAY' BRIDGES 60 min DUSTIN THOMAS 60 min

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23.00 CHAIN 60 min 21.00 LUCKY PETERSON 90 min 19.30 BLIND BOY PAXTON 60 min 18.30 BROTHERHOOD OF THE BLUES 30 min 16.00 ABC GOLD COAST FM NATIONAL BROADCAST 120 min 14.30 MOJO JUJU 60 min 13.15 DIGGING ROOTS 45 min 12.00 HUSSY HICKS 45 min Program correct at time of going to print but subject to change without notice.

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Meet Mick Fleetwood Interview by Mandy Nolan Having to interview Mick Fleetwood was a bit nerve-wracking. The stories that surround the man are bigger than the man himself. And he’s something like six foot six. He lives in remarkable health in Maui, seemingly impervious to the years on the road and of wine, women and song. And massive amounts of cocaine. In his book he admits to snorting what is the equivalent to a line of coke 11 kilometres long. That would be like snorting all the way from my house to Brunswick Heads! Mick Fleetwood made rock’n’roll forged in the same furnace that made Keith Richards. To this day Fleetwood continues to live his life his way, oblivious to his fame. This is not a man who would ever go unnoticed. ‘I don’t have a problem with being famous or whatever, and the whole of Fleetwood Mac are like that. For me I guess it’s because of the name and because I am six foot six. I am not looking to hide. I love meeting people and saying hello.’

So with decades on the road, how has touring changed? ‘Well I guess you could say it’s slightly more

Touring is touring and the only difference now would be that it’s not one big party; when you have time off it’s walking around the park! I keep fit, I get up and I am not hungover, or very rarely, and you are actually more connected to life and to time and your family! In the old days you were very much more into your own thing, and the lifestyle was part of what got out of control. That part is different, playing and touring is playing and touring, the traveling is as tiring, I don’t think it’s any more of a challenge but we have a few years on us – we always travelled as well as you can travel, which alleviates some of the pain – especially on a nice private jet; it certainly helps that you are not lugging around gear!’ So how do the band pick up after a year or so on different projects? ‘We have muscle memory. If you leave it for two years and you don’t rehearse it starts to get a little slack, but we will probably rehearse a couple of days and go and do the same show as the one we have just done. But when we get ready to go on the next

When it comes to playing, Mick likens it to getting back in that favourite car. ‘A good description is when you have a friendly great old car sitting in the garage that happens to be an old thoroughbred in some form; you know what you know and you are who you are and, believe me, I go oh shit we haven’t played as a band in three years, and you go in rehearsal and it’s all still intact. We have been doing it so long, and the backdrop is the music and we play how we play and we just are still there!’

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For Bluesfest Vito and Fleetwood are joined by Lenny Castellanos on bass, and Mark Johnston on keys. ‘We have a lot of fun. The band is a shit-hot little unit; it’s definitely a blues band. We are our own personage. On a selfish aspect Rick is a huge advocate of early Fleetwood Mac, particularly the Peter Green years, when were were a fully fledged blues based band, so we have fun cherry-picking some of the old stuff back in the day. I love doing that Rattlesnake Shake and lots of Elmore James stuff. Rick is a fantastic slide player; having said that it’s fair to say that Rick is the guy out front, he has his own identity which is brought into the mix; we have a lot of fun. That’s what we do. For me it’s back to my roots as a blues player!’

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major new Fleetwood Mac tour, we rehearse with all the production – full rehearsal for three months. We have never spent less than six weeks – we normally like to have a little more than two months to perfect the show, and to kick the cobwebs, and to get back in the saddle!’

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Lucky Peterson Here for his Bluesfest debut, blues New Yorker, guitar maestro Lucky Peterson is set to amaze. With 18 solo albums to his name, Buffalo-born Peterson released his first record in 1969 when he was just five years old â&#x20AC;&#x201C; discovered by blues legend Willie Dixon! His debut hit was 1-2-3-4, a James Brown cover of Please-Please-Please. The Blues Music Award nominee, vocalist, pianist, guitarist, French horn player and gun on the Hammond organ fuses contemporary blues, soul, R&B, gospel and rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;roll, blowing audiences away with his energetic quirky live shows on a continued rigorous world tour. Best known for his hit records Lucky Strikes! and Triple Play, he is a peer of legends,

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MOJO

D'ANGELO 120 min HIATUS KAIYOTE 70 min KAMASI WASHINGTON 90 min THE DECEMBERISTS 75 min EAGLES OF DEATH METAL 60 min CON BRIO 60 min HARTS 60 min

CROSSROADS

JOE BONAMASSA 120 min TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND 90 min THE MICK FLEETWOOD BLUES BAND 75 min VINTAGE TROUBLE 60 min ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES 75 min ALLEN STONE 60 min THE MASTERSONS 60 min

JAMBALAYA

23.00 21.00 19.30 18.00 16.30 15.00 13.30 12.00

THE WAILERS PRESENT SURVIVAL 60 min NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE 90 min PLAYING FOR CHANGE BAND 60 min STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES 60 min GRACE POTTER 60 min BLACKBERRY SMOKE 60 min JANIVA MAGNESS 60 min EMMA DONOVAN & THE PUTBACKS 60 min

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THE WORD 90 min LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL 90 min ELLE KING 60 min MIKE LOVE 60 min FANTASTIC NEGRITO 60 min KALEO 60 min THE BROS. LANDRETH 45 min IRISH MYTHEN 60 min

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LUCKY PETERSON 90 min JEFF MARTIN (THE TEA PARTY) 60 min THE RESIDENTS PRESENT SHADOWLAND 80 min FRAZEY FORD 60 min BROTHERHOOD OF THE BLUES 30 min PIERCE BROTHERS 60 min STEVE SMYTH 60 min RAW EARTH 60 min

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Loving the Kaleo diet Interview by Mandy Nolan Bluesfest festival director Peter Noble discovered Kaleo on a recent trip to their home country Iceland and couldn’t wait to introduce the four-piece band to Bluesfest audiences.

Nashville, a place JJ believes is the perfect melting pot for recording artists.

JJ is the principal songwriter for the Icelandic group who blend folk, blues, country and rock to create a dreamy layered sound.

‘We are fond of Nashville. It’s a special place and it’s certainly changed from being the country place. That is still there but now there is a focus on all kinds of music. Everything is there. We recorded at Blackbird Studios, which is one of the best studios in the world.’

However, don’t think Bjork. Kaleo couldn’t be farther away.

The process of taking a song from concept to playlist is something that intrigues JJ.

‘We’re not anywhere close to that sound. I am inspired by old American music – blues music. My music probably has a more American sound, although we do add our sound to the mix.’

‘I write the music, and then we kind of jam it out. It’s quite different for each song but it usually starts with my bringing the music, and then you have to find the right sounds; you have to treat each song differently. You always are wondering how to make a song the best it can be. You have to let go. It’s a hard thing listening to a mix; it’s like standing in front of your fears and judging yourself. Sometimes you know exactly what you want and sometimes you don’t. You have to have the courage – that’s the most important thing – to admit if something doesn’t work, or take a different direction.’

So if they had to box their sound in a genre, where would Kaleo sit? ‘I don’t try to limit myself to genres. If you do come to the show or listen to the album we’ll be releasing this summer you will hear that we vary from country or folk all the way to some rock’n’roll,’ says JJ. Most recently the band recorded in having performed with Mavis Staples, Etta James, Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland and Little Milton, and has headlined Buddy Guy’s Legends, Chicago, famously known as the premier blues club in the world. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Juke Joint

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Another act making their Australian debut this Easter is Luka Nelson & Promise of the Real, performing their blend of ‘cowboy hippie surf rock’. In 2015 the band, alongside Lukas’s brother Micah Nelson, became Canadian musician Neil Young’s backing band on his thirty-sixth studio album, The Monsanto Years (June 2015), and its accompanying tour. The Monsanto Years debuted in the Billboard Charts at #21 and on the Australian ARIA Albums Charts at #23. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real have also played with the likes of John Fogerty, Bob Weir, BB King and Bob Dylan. Lukas first picked up the guitar at age 11 to honour a promise he made to his father, legendary country musician Willie Nelson.

So what should newbies to the music of Kaleo expect for their Bluesfest performance? ‘A dynamic show. Like I said, we don’t limit ourselves to one genre, and we like to have the show energetic. Most of all we like to connect with the audience!’ Kaleo play Bluesfest every day – Thursday and Saturday on Delta stage and Friday at Mojo and Monday at Juke Joint.

Bluesfest welcomes Marshall O’Kell to his home stage. Rock, mojo-blues and roots, O’Kell offers up a deep, raw, honest, dirty blues sound that grabs you by the throat and then soothes you with a sweet, honey-tasting musical medicine. With three albums released over 10 years, Marshall has spent the majority of his musical career on the road with his continuous string of live performances crafting him into a rousing, foot-stomping mojo-bluesman like no other. Named Marshall Dawson O’Kell, the ‘Marshall’ coming from Jimi Hendrix’s middle name and the ‘Dawson’ from Johnny Winters, a Texan albino slide shredder. Groomed on Hendrix, Winters, Little Feat, Muddy Waters and AC/DC, his journey was set forth before he ever had a choice, a victim of rock’n’roll circumstance. His current band of musicians hail from the NSW north coast and bring with them a blistering level of addictive, heart- and mind-altering

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‘I have been writing songs from an early age, the foundation of the band is me and David the drummer and Benny. We were in school together since 14 or 15; we started jamming and playing together since 18, and have been playing together for seven years. We evolved together and I think how we came about is an important part of the band’s story. It’s why we play together so well.’

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Melissa Etheridge One of the long-awaited Bluesfest debuts for 2016 is iconic rocker, singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge. An Academy Award- and Grammy-winning artist, Etheridge will take the stage to perform songs from her new album This is M.E., as well as some of her greatest hits such as Come to My Window, I’m the Only One, Bring Me Some Water, Like the Way I Do and I Want to Come Over. Known for her iconic raspy, smoky vocals, profound lyrics and riveting stage presence, Melissa will share personal stories about her remarkable journey through life and the inspiration behind some of her most beloved songs. Since Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, she has been nominated for 17 Grammys and won two, as well as an Academy Award for Best Original Song for I Need to Wake Up from Al Gore’s renowned documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Etheridge even has her own star on the Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame among her many accolades. Melissa carved and led a niche in modern rock through her honest and courageous approach to

songwriting and performance. Early in her recording career, Etheridge acknowledged her sexual orientation when it was considered less than prudent to do so. It gave way not only to the world embracing both Melissa and her music, but being an ally and champion for the LGBT community. Not only a blues rock megastar, songwriting hit maker, and phenomenal guitarist, but tireless advocate for human rights and social change, Melissa Etheridge is a force of change and an enduring talent. Sunday at Crossroads

Mike Love Born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii, Mike Love brings a multitude of influences to the table, all tied together by the common goal of making the world a better place. In his debut album The Change I’m Seeking, Love harkens the legends of roots reggae in both his lyrics and his sound, fusing the simple rhythms of classic reggae with the complex changes of classical and rock music to come up with a style wholly unique to him. Mike will be bringing his inspiring show, complete with loop pedals and incredible layered sounds, along with material from his new album Love Will Find a Way to Bluesfest. Prepare to be inspired. Saturday at Jambalaya Sunday at Juke Joint Monday at Delta stage

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Sir George Martin called him ‘the finest songwriter of his generation’. Noel Gallagher’s personal influence on the brit/ indie rock world is so great that the term Noel Rock was coined to describe the music of artists who were influenced by him – such as Kula Shaker and Cast. The principal songwriter, lead guitarist and vocalist for megaband Oasis, Noel Gallagher is responsible for one of the biggest singles of all time with Wonderwall. Regarded as the spearhead of the britpop movement, Oasis, known for hit-making genius that nods to The Beatles, sold more than 85 million albums; all seven studio albums reached number one in the UK, are multi-platinum, and produced 23 Top 10 singles. The ubiquitous Wonderwall was named the number one song in Triple J’s recent birthday Top 100 countdown. Noel released two smash albums in the 2011 multi-platinum self-titled album featuring opuses such as Everybody’s on the Run, If I Had a Gun, Dream On and AKA… What a Life!, and Chasing Yesterday, with followup hits Riverman and The Heat of Moment have reached gold inside of six months of release. Both albums went number one in the UK and Ireland, and reached the Top 10 in at least five other countries. His solo sound, and the new album, extends far beyond what people expect from Noel and his eponymous Oasis sound; it experiments with horns, psychedelia and even space jazz. Yes, space jazz. Noel Gallagher and His High Flying Birds have racked up 12 award nominations and won an NME Award and two Q Awards in just four years. Find out why at Bluesfest. Sunday at Mojo stage

Rhiannon Giddens One of the brightest rising stars in music today, Rhiannon Giddens indisputably stole the show at the T Bone Burnett-curated Another Day, Another Time concert at New York City’s Town Hall in 2013. The Grammy Award-winning former lead singer of AfricanAmerican folk interpreters

Rhiannon Giddens Carolina Chocolate Drops, having stepped out on her own, brought the star-studded audience to its feet with her elegant bearing, prodigious voice, and fierce spirit. On her solo debut Tomorrow Is My Turn, Giddens delivers striking renditions of Dolly Parton’s Don’t Let It Trouble Your Mind, and Hank Cochran’s She’s Got You, popularised by Patsy Cline. The album incorporates gospel, jazz, blues, and country, plus a hint of proto-rock’n’roll. Giddens displays an emotional range to match her dazzling vocal prowess throughout. Thursday and Friday at Delta

Shakey Graves Alejandro Rose-Garcia, known as Shakey Graves, also makes his Bluesfest debut this year, right on the back of his new album And the War Came. With a voice likened to early Kings of Leon, the Texan one-man band delivers powerful, absorbing performances accompanying himself on guitar and a handmade kick drum built out of an old suitcase. Sunday, Monday, Jambalaya

Taj Mahal – solo Famous for nearly singlehandedly reshaping the definition and scope of the blues, via the infusion of exotic sounds from the Caribbean, Africa and South Pacific, the two-time Grammywinning singer/songwriter, film composer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Massachusetts has been writing and performing for more than fifty years. Yes! The genius of Taj Mahal returns to Australia to perform solo and unplugged for the first time in more than 20 years! For those who don’t know, or need gentle reminding of, Taj Mahal’s five-star blues pedigree, he formed the Rising Sons, a six-piece outfit that included guitarist Ry Cooder. The band opened for numerous high-profile touring artists of the 60s, including Otis Redding, The Temptations and Martha and the Vandellas. Around the same time, Taj also mingled with various blues legends, including Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Sleepy John Estes. Renowned as an

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NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS 90 min THE DECEMBERISTS 75 min THE CAT EMPIRE 90 min MODEST MOUSE 60 min BLACKBERRY SMOKE 60 min HOUNDMOUTH 60 min JEFF MARTIN (THE TEA PARTY) 60 min

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ALLEN STONE 60 min JANIVA MAGNESS 90 min FANTASTIC NEGRITO 60 min LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL 60 min SHOOGLENIFTY 60 min THE WORD 60 min CON BRIO 60 min HUSSY HICKS 60 min

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RAW EARTH 70 min THE RESIDENTS PRESENT SHADOWLAND 80 min MOJO JUJU 60 min MIKE LOVE 75 min BLIND BOY PAXTON 60 min WARDS XPRESS 60 min DUSTIN THOMAS 60 min GRIZZLEE TRAIN 2015 BUSKING COMP. WINNER 45 min

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Fantastic Mr Negrito Interview by Mandy Nolan Having blown up at SXSW, impressing industry and fans alike, Fantastic Negrito is an exciting and poignant artist not only creating quality, stirring R&B and blues music, but living and standing for the heart of the blues: the desperate, urgent, struggle crafted into raw, honest music.

‘I don’t think that was three near-deaths, it was three rebirths, three different awakenings that helped to fixate and shape my life philosophically and spiritually.

As the largely unnoticed middle child in a very large family, no-one was more surprised by his talent and subsequent success than Xavier Dphrepaulezz (Fantastic Negrito) himself! ‘I was the eighth of 14 kids who grew up in one house,’ laughs Xavier, ‘I didn’t think I got enough attention! I was an exhibitionist and I didn’t know I had talent. I did a talent show when I was 17. I didn’t know if I had musical talent, but I embarked on a musical path!’ Turns out he did have musical talent. And certainly a lot more than his fair share. ‘I realised I had an aptitude for instruments, and I was singing and playing and then, four years after I started, I got signed up to a multimillion-dollar record deal!’ Pretty impressive for someone who didn’t pick up an instrument until 17! Xavier, aka Fantastic Negrito, attributes his songwriting talent to the intuitive way he came to music in the first place. ‘I could write songs really easily – that was my saving grace. I was not a technically great player, but I could write. Now I don’t want to learn how to do it (‘technically right’); I just love just doing it.

industry, affected by early failings to reach stardom, and three (yes, three!) near-death experiences including a car accident that put him in a coma and severely damaged his body. After lengthy rehabilitation and self-reflection, the cynicism that comes from struggle made room for the hope that comes from cheating death. And Fantastic Negrito was born.

It was something that was given to me by whatever is out there. I 100 per cent believe for me that it works for me…’ Connection to the universe is key for Negrito. ‘For me it’s all inspiration. When I was writing this latest album that I have released, Last Days of Oakland, I was travelling around the country supporting my EP and I would look at the cities in the US, then I felt things and they inspired me – to me it felt like the last days of Oakland. When you are inspired it’s better than any drug!’ So what is the creative process for Xavier? ‘I don’t really try and push anything. It’s organic, I want it to happen, I want to ride it, I never want to try. When I try it’s terrible, every aspect. It’s about balance and learning. Everyone can be flawed. It’s about using your flaws and trying to make it right.’ Dphrepaulezz got caught up in the streets and the dark side of the music

‘What I came to was that it’s all an illusion, what you have every day, that is a gift and the power you have every day is the power of yourself, and that realisation can move mountains. What I learned was that this is a gift, so make the right choices, and gratitude is everything! Wanting everything is a life of misery; be happy, man! You are here! ‘We all have choices. The beauty, the most difficult thing in the world is being a human being,’ says Xavier. ‘Human beings really, really have the power of the story; I always say I am just as screwed up as anyone else, I just do something with it!’ So what should people be expecting for a show with Fantastic Negrito?

Sunday at Jambalaya Monday at Crossroads

Tex Perkins and The Ape Bluesfest is excited about the return of an Australian rock legend and another Byron Bay local, The Cruel Sea’s Tex Perkins. An Australian supergroup like no other, led by Tex, and featuring Raul Sanchez (Magic Dirt) on guitar, Gus Agars (The Dark Horses/The Gin Club) on drums and vocals, style king Pat Bourke (Dallas Crane)

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‘I like to tell people it’s church without the religion! That’s my job and in this society it’s part of this culture and this world that I am geared to tell people how it is. I am not saying I have the solution; this is how it is. I am just as fucked up as you are – and in the end we are all in this together!’ Compelled by a spiritual force, driven by song. Fantastic Negrito plays Bluesfest, Thursday at Mojo, and Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the Delta stage.

Tex Perkins & The Ape international treasure, Taj Mahal is recognised as one of the most diverse and prolific blues performers in the world, and perhaps, ever. He has released 26 studio albums, appeared in nine films and written soundtracks for two, received a Blues Music Award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th Annual Americana Honors and Awards.

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The Blind Boys of Alabama on bass and piano, form The Ape: a raunchy, rough-around the edges outfit full of grit, cheek, and unapologetic, dirty rock’n’roll. One of the most prolific and diverse Australian songwriters and performers, Perkins has collaborated with everyone from Don Walker (Cold Chisel) to Suzie Dimarchi (Baby Animals) and Tina Arena. The multi-ARIA-award winner has constructed and produced landmark and widely successful projects including his Ladyboyz, Tex, Don & Charlie, The Dark Horses, TnT and Beasts of Bourbon, as well as the highly successful Johnny Cash tribute show, in which he played the lead to resounding acclaim. Performing with some of the country’s most experienced and respected rock musicians in Sanchez, Agars and Bourke, Tex leads an almighty powerpacked band that is guaranteed to rock! Friday at Delta stage

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The Blind Boys of Alabama The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognised around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in the 20th century and almost singlehandedly created a new gospel sound for the 21st. Since the original members first sang together as kids at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in the late 1930s (including Jimmy Carter, who will be leading the group at Bluesfest), the band has perservered through seven decades to become one of the most recognised and decorated gospel soul music groups in the world. In the early 1960s, the band sang at benefits for Dr Martin Luther King Jr, and were a part of the soundtrack

to the civil rights movement. It’s almost unbelievable that a group of blind, AfricanAmerican singers, who started out touring during a time of whites-only bathrooms, restaurants and hotels, went on to win five Grammy Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and to perform at the White House for three different presidents. Their most recent album, Talkin’ Christmas!, a collaboration with Bluesfest legend Taj Mahal, continues the band’s streak of creating original and interesting work. It includes new versions of Christmas standards, covers of hidden gospel gems, and seven brand-new holiday songs – six of which are the first Christmas songs ever penned by the Blind Boys themselves. Unmissable. Spine tingling. Life changing. Sunday at Crossroads Monday at Mojo

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The Cat Empire

The Cat Empire Since bursting through with the infectious Hello off their hit self-titled album, then their sophomore success Two Shoes, The Cat Empire have topped Triple J Hottest 100 lists, sold out tours internationally, performed at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, headlined a plethora of Australian festivals and appeared at some of the biggest in the world including Glastonbury and Bonaroo, plus trumpet player Harry Angus was named in Australia’s Most Important Musicians Ever by Australian Musician magazine in 2012. Best described as jazz/ reggae/funk/latin/gypsy/Cuban/ Australian party music, this dynamic, ARIA Award-winning, platinum-selling collective are emblazoned in Australia’s musical fabric with an impressive fourteen-year history packed with remarkable milestones. Sunday at Mojo

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The Residents present Shadowland For more than 40 years The Residents have managed to keep their identity a secret, hiding behind giant eyeball masks among other disguises and becoming one of the most enthralling and unusual bands in music history. They have recently and unexpectedly morphed into a power trio and are

The Residents currently going by the names of Randy, Chuck and Bob. They will be presenting their new show Shadowland (part three of their trilogy), where Randy, Chuck and Bob will focus on the beginning of life – birth. As with parts one and two of the trilogy, part three will feature music from The Residents’ extensive catalogue interspersed with short videos about birth, rebirth, reincarnation and NDEs (neardeath experiences). In addition to their ground-breaking work in the areas of trance, world fusion, electronica, punk, industrial and lounge music, which has seen them release around 70 albums, the group has also been credited with being among the originators of performance art and music video. Prepare to be totally weirded out. It’s what these dudes do best. Saturday, Sunday and Monday at Juke Joint

Tom Jones Everyone should see Tom Jones at least once in their lifetime. He’s not just a musician; a Jones show is a tonic for the soul. The master of re-invention, Tom Jones’s 50-year career has gone from strength to strength. Along with sustaining his popularity as a live performer and recording artist for five decades, he has garnered – at the age of 75 – the best reviews of his career for his two most recent albums Spirit in the Room and Praise & Blame. Before you start chanting ‘Tom Jones at a Blues Festival?’, open your mind. Jones has a fundamental interest in a wide range of music. Although he is well known for hits, he is first and foremost an artist with a true rhythm and blues soul. He has remained a vital recording artist, with his 1999 album Reload the biggest selling (5M) of his then 35-year career, going on to sell more than 100 million records, an impressive feat. Sir Tom is indeed a living legend, one of the few musical artists whose profession began at the dawn of modern popular music and who continues to have a vital recording and performing career to this day. His irresistible show traverses musical eras and genres, cuts across class divides and appeals to young and old, male and female, mainstream and cutting edge. Sir Tom has always been about the power of the song, the power of the voice. Monday at Mojo

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TOM JONES 90 min BRIAN WILSON PERFORMING PET SOUNDS 90 min THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA 75 min RUSSELL MORRIS 60 min RICHARD CLAPTON 60 min KIM CHURCHILL 60 min

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THE ORIGINAL BLUES BROTHERS BAND 80 min JOE BONAMASSA 90 min VINTAGE TROUBLE 60 min PLAYING FOR CHANGE BAND 60 min TAJ MAHAL 60 min IRISH MYTHEN 60 min ASH GRUNWALD 45 min PIERCE BROTHERS 45 min

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JASON ISBELL 90 min SHAKEY GRAVES 60 min NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS 75 min ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES 75 min ALLEN STONE 60 min LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL 60 min MARSHALL OKELL 45 min TENZIN CHOEGYAL 45 min

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2016 BUSKING COMPETITION WINNER 60 min

JUKE JOINT

THE SELECTER 80 min JANIVA MAGNESS 60 min THE RESIDENTS PRESENT SHADOWLAND 80 min KALEO 60 min SHOOGLENIFTY 60 min BLIND BOY PAXTON 60 min SAHARA BECK 45 min LOCAL AREA HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE 60 min

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I think all American music in a way owes a huge debt to the blues, its structure and its history in America. Whatever it is, it comes out in so many things; rock and roll came out of the blues, everyone owes a debt to that. I think even us, with our post-punk and new wave references, alternative music bands, even that has basic roots in blues music. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of

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Absolutely not! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always fun to go in and dream together, especially if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re friends and family. Touring can be hard but what we do makes us happy, and we love to do it!

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Perhaps! We have been working on a new record and we have done a couple of writing sessions and recorded a bunch of ideas. There are some new songs weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been playing here and there â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a couple in San Francisco and Los Angeles in October â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but we want to keep our cards a little bit close to our chest as far as that goes. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not really afraid to have some of the songs fall on their face a little bit. I think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sense of adventure in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;oh, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s try that!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see how people react. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always part of a process and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to make that a little more public this time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun and gives us a bit of energy. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found our process over the years changes with every record. We try something new each time. This time weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to record more together and trial the songs a bit more live.

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Featured speakers and performers at Boomerang – the global indigenous arts and cultural festival happening within Bluesfest this year – will provide festival-goers with a unique experience of music, dance and culture, and encourages engagement, education and inclusion. With healing, dance, weaving, workshops and more, it even also includes lots of talking, and also welcomes non-indigenous fellas to the stage, including journalist George Negus, The Hon Tony Burke, member for Watson and composer Craig Pilkington. Here are just some of the people sharing their wisdom over Bluesfest long weekend. networks in the trade, tourism and arts sector throughout the region.

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Rako dance encompasses traditional Rotuman dance, Polynesian and Melanesian dance as well as modern dance forms such as hip-hop, crump, b-boy and break. Rediscovering myths and legends, and drawing from traditional animals, plants and trees, the Rako Dance group now incorporate elements unique to the Rotuman culture and Island and have an extensive collection of chants, dances as part of their production titled Armea.

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From the rich storytelling traditions of Aboriginal New South Wales, Jannawi Dance Theatre’s Megamara shines a light on the strength, resilience and beauty of young Aboriginal women and culture today. Artistic director Peta Strachan, a leading female Aboriginal dancer, is nurturing the next generation of female performers. Jannawi Dance Theatre is a Sydney-based dance company encompassing contemporary and traditional styles with dancers and students predominantly from the inner western suburbs and surrounding areas. Peta and Jannawi have been involved in many events performances, productions, teaching, costumes and workshops including World Masters Games opening ceremony, Sydney Opera House events such as Message Sticks, Utzon memorial, Opera House 40th birthday celebrations, City of Sydney’s NAIDOC events and many more.

Malu Kiai Mura Buai Dance Troupe From Boigu Island, located in the top western part of the Torres Strait and the most northerly inhabited island of Australia separating Cape York Peninsula from the island of New Guinea, the performers share their traditional songs and dances that have been passed down from generation to generation, based on the everyday life of island stories.

Excelsior The members of Excelsior are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. The clan groups they belong to range from north and central Queensland down to north and central New South Wales. Debuting in February 2014, they have performed at Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s Clancestry, Sydney Opera House’s Asian Football Cup draw, and opening for the Chooky Dancers show Djuki Mala at the Judith Wright Centre.

Arakwal Dancers Byron Bay’s local Indigenous dance group and representative

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Rako Dancers of Bundjalung land, the Arakwal dancers, welcome Bluesfest patrons to country at the opening ceremony every year. The Arakwal Aboriginal Corporation does fantastic work to educate locals and visitors alike, and keeps local stories alive through educational programs and various artistic activities. The Arakwal dance group have performed many openings and welcome-tocountry ceremonies. They have reclaimed several new language songs which were performed at the 2015 Dancerites event at the Sydney Opera House.

Going Wanhurr and East Journey Under the direction of Bangarra performer Djakapurra Munyarryun, the dance is a two-way experience. Linking western and Yolgnu cultures, and knowledged together through dance or Bungull and Manikay songs that share the ideas and the philosophy of country and culture and how our culture and napaki (non-Indigenous) should live together. The Yolgnu were among Australia’s earliest international traders, maintaining trade and cultural exchanges with the Macassans for six centuries. This diverse group represent the clans of the Dhalinbuy region in northeast Arnhem Land and have toured the globe with their performances and yidaki playing. Featuring members of contemporary band East Journey, this displays the magic of intergenerational exchange and connections through dance and music.

Nakkiah Lui With Gamilaroi Torres Strait Islander heritage, Nakkiah Lui is one of Australia’s exciting new playwrights. In the short space of her 25 years, she has studied abroad, all but finished a law degree, and had a playwright residency at Belvoir St Theatre. The inaugural winner of The Dreaming Award national arts prize, and Belvoir’s Balnaves Indigenous Playwright Award in 2012, she went on to write and perform in the production To Kill the Messenger. More recently she was commissioned as one of the

writers for series one and two of ABC TV’s hit breakout skit comedy sensation Black Comedy.

Shari Sebbens A NIDA graduate from the JabirrJabirr / Bardi peoples, Sebbens is one of six children, born and raised in Darwin. She featured in the feature film Sapphires and is a regular on a number of television series including the award-winning Redfern Now, The Gods of Wheat Street, and the new comedy series 8MMM. A well-known theatre performer, she recently appeared in the Sydney theatre production The Battle of Waterloo and the Belvoir Street production of Radiance.

Getano Bann As a singer/songwriter, storyteller and registered music therapist, for Getano Bann, music, dance, storytelling and humour were an influential and integral part of his childhood, growing up in an extended Torres Strait Islander family. As a music therapist Getano works with children on the streets, in drug rehabilitation and in detention centres, and is passionate about the power of music and the arts in healing process. His songs are a rich blend and mixture of musical styles including latin, blues, soul, funk, ballads, reggae and rock. Getano intertwines family stories, cultural perspectives, life lessons, self-reflective moments and dollops of humour, which makes a performance of irresistible listening and entertaining moments. Getano works as a registered music therapist specialising in children and adolescents issues including addictions, self-esteem, anger, grief loss and bereavement and mental health.

Letila Mitchell From the island of Rotuman, Letila Mitchell is founder of the Pacific Arts Alliance Trustee and current secretary-general. She is also the director of the Fiji Arts Council. She is a visual and performing artist with 15 years’ experience, performing and working in the Pacific, London, New Zealand and Australia. Letila has extensive

Young environmentalist of the year 2015 and former school captain of Lismore High, Bundjalung woman Amelia set up Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network, an organisation that supports Aboriginal people aged under 30 who want to participate in environmental debates. Seed has trained 50 youth representatives in public speaking and media and project management. They are now participating in important debates concerning the effects of sea-level rise on the Torres Strait, and in negotiations with Aboriginal landholders in Queensland regarding what could become the country’s largest coal mine in the Galilee Basin.

John Faunt John Faunt is a music artist from Manus Island in Papua New Guinea. Over the years John has been performing in Papua New Guinea and Melanesia with his band Hausboi and is an active Manus Garamut (slit log) drummer. John is now based in Brisbane, and is on the board of the Wantok Musik Foundation (wantokmusik.org), assisting their work with Indigenous music and culture in the region. John continues to follow his passion in preserving and showcasing his traditional Manus Island heritage through a new solo music album, while working on the Lukautim Pasin Tumbuna or Safeguard our Cultural Heritage project documenting and protecting sacred Manus traditional rhythms and dances from the effects of modernisation. John is passionately driven to be a voice for his Manus people by giving a more balanced picture of the island province and portray its beauty, culture and people to the world.

Nancy Bates Nancy Bates is a Barkindji woman from far western New South Wales who is fast becoming part of the national Aboriginal music community, having completed a season as a member of Archie Roach’s Into the Bloodstream Gospel Choir. Nancy has received wide exposure in 2013 with her track Old Black Woman and award nods include a Top 10 placement in the APRA Indigenous Songwriters category. Nancy’s performances have included Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Darwin festivals, Deadly Awards, SA NAIDOC Ball, Reconciliation Annual Breakfast Event, Taoundi College 40th Year Celebration, Spirit Festival, Adelaide Fringe (Garden of Unearthly Delights).

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15 A GLOBAL INDIGENOUS ARTS & CULTURAL FESTIVAL FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS

TH U R SDA Y 2 4 TH

F R ID A Y 25 TH

START TIME

BO O ME R A N G TALKS AND IDEAS

START TIME

19.30

PASIFIKA and SALTWATER DUBAYS

20:30

19.00

TROY BRADY: Music & Chemo (30 mins)

19.30

17.00

Elders and Community Talks

18.00

15.20

NAKKIAH LUI & SHARI SEBBENS:

BOOMERANG TALKS AND IDEAS

M O N D AY 2 8 T H

S U N D AY 2 7 T H

START TIME

BOOMERANG TALKS AND IDEAS

START TIME

BOOME R A N G TALKS AND IDEAS

START TIME

BOOME R A N G TALKS AND IDEAS

20.30

TENZIN CHOEYGAL (30 mins)

19.00

PASIFIKA and SALTWATER DUBAYS

18.45

PASIFIKA and SALTWATER DUBAYS

GETANO BANN music workshop (30 mins)

18.30

MANUS ISLAND Drumming workshop & talk

18.30

TENZIN CHOEYGAL (30 mins)

17.00

DHINAWAN cultural workshop (30mins)

JOE WILLIAMS: The Enemy Within (45 mins)

12.45

GETANO BANN music workshop (30 mins)

12.45

Medicine and Plants workshop (30 mins)

CLARENCE SLOCKEE:

14.30

NAKKIAH LUI & SHARI SEBBENS:

11.15

ARCHIE ROACH: In Conversation with CRAIG PILKINGTON & NANCY BATES (60 mins)

TENZIN CHOEYGAL music workshop (45 mins)

13.00

The Aboriginal F Word (60mins)

SATURDA Y 26 TH

14.15

CLARENCE SLOCKEE & CLAYTON DONAVON: Medicine, Plants & Foraging

11.15

Conversations with the Dead (60 mins)

START TIME

DANCE GROUNDS

START TIME

DANCE GROUNDS

START TIME

20:15

EXCELSIOR

20:30

20.00

EAST JOURNEY & DJAKPURRA MUNYARRYUN

20:15

RAKO

18.30

MALU KIAI MURA BUAI

18.45

EXCELSIOR

18.15

RAKO

18. 30

17.00

EXCELSIOR

16.45 15.30 15.00 15. 50

The Boat Debate: JOHN FAUNT & TENZIN CHOEYGAL 11.15 (Convened by GEORGE NEGUS)

RICHARD FRANKLAND:

Laugh Out Loud (45mins)

11.15

Frontline Change: Hon. TONY BURKE, AMELIA TELFORD, GATANO BANN & LETILA MITCHELL (Convened by GEORGE NEGUS)

DANCE GR OU N D S

DANCE GROUNDS

START TIME

DANCE GR OU N D S

START TIME

20.3

EXCELSIOR

19.45

EAST JOURNEY & DJAKPURRA MUNYARRYUN

20.00

EXCELSIOR

19.45

EAST JOURNEY & DJAKPURRA MUNYARRYUN

19.30

RAKO

18.45

EAST JOURNEY & DJAKPURRA MUNYARRYUN

19.30

JANNAWI

17.45

MALU KIAI MURA BUAI

18.30

MALU KIAI MURA BUAI

RAKO

18.00

MALU KIAI MURA BUAI

17.30

JANNAWI

17.15

EXCELSIOR

17:30

MALU KIAI MURA BUAI

17.45

EAST JOURNEY & DJAKPURRA MUNYARRYUN

16.15

EXCELSIOR

17.00

JANNAWI

EAST JOURNEY & DJAKPURRA MUNYARRYUN

17.00

EXCELSIOR

16.30

EXCELSIOR

16.00

RAKO

15.00

Gifting ceremony: All dance groups

MALU KIAI MURA BUAI

15.45

EAST JOURNEY & DJAKPURRA MUNYARRYUN

16.15

MALU KIAI MURA BUAI

14.45

EAST JOURNEY & DJAKPURRA MUNYARRYUN

14.15

MALU KIAI MURA BUAI

Dance workshops: JANNAWI

15.30

MALU KIAI MURA BUAI

16.15

JANNAWI

14.30

MALU KIAI MURA BUAI

14.00

JANNAWI

Welcome to Country on Mojo Stage

14.00

JANNAWI Dance workshop/performance (30mins)

13.00

RAKO workshop/performance (30 mins)

13.15

EXCELSIOR

12.45

RAKO dance works and Performance

12. 00

ARAKWAL: Welcome on Mojo Stage

13.00

ARAKWAL

DURATION 14.00-16.00

WORKSHOPS ( HEALING TENT ) SONJA CARMICHAEL: Making Turtles & Recylcing marine waste

WORKSHOPS ( HEALING TENT )

DURATION

17.30-19.30

TE KOPERE Healing DELVENE COCKATOO COLLINS:

DURATION

WORKSHOPS ( HEALING TENT )

DURATION

WOR K S H OPS ( HEALING TENT )

DURATION

17.30-19.30

TE KOPERE Healing DELVENE COCKATOO COLLINS:

WOR K S H OPS ( HEALING TENT )

17.30-19.30

TE KOPERE Healing

17.30-19.30

Healing

DELVENE COCKATOO COLLINS:

DELVENE COCKATOO COLLINS:

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TE KOPERE Healing

15.30

Seeds, Ceramics & Jewellery making

15.30

Seeds, Ceramics & Jewellery making

15.30

Seeds, Ceramics & Jewellery making

15.30

Seeds, Ceramics & Jewellery making

14.00-16.00

Weaving with Grasses

15.30-17.00

Weaving with diverse Materials

15.30-17.00

Weaving with diverse Materials

15.30-17.00

Weaving with diverse Materials

15.30-17.00

Weaving with diverse Materials

13.15-15.15

TE KOPERE Healing

13.15-15.15

TE KOPERE Healing

13.15-15.15

TE KOPERE Healing

13.15-15.15

TE KOPERE Healing

11.30-13.00

SONJA CARMICHAEL: Making Turtles & Recylcing marine waste

11.30-13.00

SONJA CARMICHAEL: Making Turtles & Recylcing marine waste

11.30-13.00

SONJA CARMICHAEL: Making Turtles & Recylcing marine waste

11.30-13.00

SONJA CARMICHAEL: Making Turtles &

11.30-13.00

Weaving with Grasses

11.30-13.00

Weaving with Grasses

11.30-13.00

Weaving with Grasses

11.30-13.00

Weaving with Grasses

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19 Joe Williams A Wiradjuri man, Joe Williams played in the NRL for South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching to professional boxing in 2009. Joe is a two-time WBF World Junior Welterweight champion, and recently won the WBC Asia Continental title. Joe is currently working full time as the Aboriginal education worker at Mater Dei Catholic College. Apart from being involved with professional sport for more than 15 years, Joe now spends his time working to inspire youth and individuals through motivational speaking workshops. Joe has spent time working with disengaged youth in high schools and primary schools, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres, and jails, and has mentored both youth and adults. Privately Joe has had his own battles, struggles and setbacks, which culminated in his own suicide attempt in 2011.

Clayton Donovan Clayton Donovan is Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous chef. Growing up in northern New South Wales, Clayton started learning about native produce when he was four years old, out walking with his aunties and grandmothers, taking what they found in the bush or along the coastline and cooking it up at their homes. In his developing years as a chef he developed his own style of cooking, learning to use native ingredients in a restaurant environment. Integrating ingredients such as wattleseed, rosella and myrtles into Asian- and European-inspired dishes, he applied to work at the prestigious Watermark restaurant at Balmoral Beach, Sydney. Clayton was introduced to the secrets and gastronomic intricacies involved in creating and presenting dishes in first-class hatted restaurants, including in England, where he took sous chef and head chef positions in restaurants such as Fowey Hall and Boscundle Manor. Clayton continues to source ingredients from the bush, foraging to introduce new and exciting flavours to his menus. He received a chef’s hat from the Good Food Guide in 2011. His international experience with his understanding of Australian native foods to produce a unique and contemporary cuisine with an Indigenous twist is highly regarded by publishers and food editors. Clayton Donovan reached a new level as writer and presenter on ABC TV program Wild Kitchen. The series was aired all over the world on Virgin aircrafts, rail networks and popular online channels.

Troy Brady Troy’s musical career began at 16 when he taught himself to play guitar from a songbook of The Shadows provided by his father. Two years later, his singing talent was noticed by his mother when she heard him and some friends having a singalong to a boombox in the garage. This resulted in his involvement in the group AIM4MORE for four years. In late 2001, Troy entered the audition process for Channel Seven’s

Arakwal Dancers at Boomerang Festival 2013 Popstars series three, billed as the world’s first TV search for a solo artist. Out of 6,000 entries, on 17 March 2002 Troy was officially announced as being one of the final seven. The finalists were each required to record their take on Stevie Wonder’s classic Superstition. Troy’s rendition is a distinctive soulful R&B version, reflecting his personal style and respect for the original. Troy is a proud Birriggubba man, born in Rockhampton, north Queensland.

Clarence Slockee Clarence Slockee, from the Mindjingbal clan of the Bundjalung, is a graduate from the National Aboriginal & Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA) Dance College. Clarence has gained experience across a broad range of performance media, but his passion remains with his farming roots and ensuring the biodiversity of native species. He has worked for many years as the education co-coordinator in Aboriginal programs with Sydney Botanical Gardens and more recently managing cultural tourism at the Baranagroo Parklands. With his regular segment on ABC TV series Gardening Australia, he continues to educate many about the medicinal, cultural and edible plants you need to know about when foraging.

Richard Frankland Richard Frankland is an AFI filmmaker, musician, writer and an extraordinary storyteller. Richard was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2011 in particular for his work with Indigenous community groups, including his work on the eradication of Lateral Violence with the Australian Indigenous population, a topic that he will be delving into at Boomerang Festival. Richard Frankland is a proud Gunditjmara man who worked as a field officer to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. This experience inspired him to write several plays, including No Way to Forget, Who Killed Malcolm Smith and Conversations with the Dead. Frankland won an AFI Award for Best Screenplay in a Short for his short film No Way to Forget. It was the first film by an Indigenous director to win an AFI Award. It was broadcast nationally on SBS TV and screened at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival in the category of Un Certain Regard. Richard also wrote and directed Harry’s War, a feature film based on his uncle’s role in World War II on the Kokoda Track. The film was screened at the British War Memorial in London and won Best Short Film at Spike Lee’s Alternative Oscars for black

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filmmakers in Hollywood. In 2004, his play Conversations with the Dead was performed at the United Nations.

Delvene Cockatoo Collins A Nunukul, Ngugi and Goenpul woman of Quandamooka country, Delvene Cockatoo Collins’s arts practice includes textiles, ceramics and jewellery making. The stories shared through these media are those of her family’s lived experiences on Minjerribah, the natural environment, and her responses to representations of images and objects of Quandamooka. For jewellery-making workshops, Delvene provides her handcrafted ceramic beads and collected natural items including seeds. At the Boomerang Festival jewellerymaking workshops, Delvene will be joined by her mother and sister.

the discarded materials into functional and contemporary artworks.

Dhinawan From the Gamillaroi Bigambul peoples Dhinawan, aka Mick Baker, is known for his spontaneous, straight-fromthe-heart cultural commentary. Founder and frontman of Dhinawan Dreaming, the Byron Bay-based entertainer uses the media of dance, song and storytelling to promote cultural awareness and understanding in a humorous, insightful and thought-provoking way. When not spearheading anti-bullying programs in primary schools and painting boards for pro surfer Kelly Slater, Dhinawan travels regularly overseas to perform in the UK, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Scotland, and Italy.

Sonja Carmichael

Te Kopere healing program

A Ngugi woman form Stradbroke Island, Sonja gathers un-gaire (swamp reeds) and grass fibres as well as nets, ropes, plastics and other materials such as marine debris that have been discarded into the ocean and found washed up on the beautiful shores of Minjerribah. With these materials, she utilises traditional weaving techniques, creating handwoven baskets and showing kids how to make turtles. Collecting the debris, her works directly respond to current environmental concerns regarding the preservation of the natural environment by transforming

Under the guidance of healer Christine Bullock, New Zealand’s Rongoa Maori is the traditional healing system of Maori. It focuses on the oral transmission of knowledge, diversity of practice and the spiritual dimension of health. Rongoa Maori encompasses herbal remedies, physical therapies and spiritual healing. Experience the real art of Rongoa Maori healing at Boomerang. Maori are indigenous to Aotearoa (New Zealand) and at Boomerang Festival you will have the opportunity to take part in some very special workshops that will have you walk away feeling focused and centred.

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COMMUNITY UPDATE TEA WITH TAMARA

FREE GRANTS WORKSHOP Due to popular demand I am hosting a Grants Writing Workshop JSV GSQQYRMX] KVSYTW ERH RSX JSV TVSƤX KVSYTW MR SYV EVIE This workshop will empower community groups to write successful grant applications and seek additional funding. ‘The Grants Guy’ Keith Whelan will be coming up from Sydney to facilitate this workshop. Keith specialises in grant application writing, tender writing, crowd funding, volunteer management and fundraising. This workshop is aimed at community, multicultural, charitable, arts, notJSV TVSƤX ERH WTSVXW KVSYTW The Grants Workshop will be held in Ballina ands run for three hours and will FI JVII SJ GLEVKI JSV GSQQYRMX] KVSYTW ERH RSX JSV TVSƤX SVKERMWEXMSRW Details below: WHEN Tuesday 19 April 2016 TIME 5pm-8pm COST Free RSVP ESSENTIAL places are limited

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WHERE Options in Alstonville

WHEN Friday 22 April

WHERE Santos Organics, Mullumbimby

WHEN Friday 29 April

WHERE Maggie and Mr Jones, Ballina

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SHARK SPOTTERS IN TOWN!

Last month I introduced the Plastic Shopping Bags Prohibition (Protecting Marine Life) Bill 2016. This proposed law will mean a complete ban on single use plastic bags in NSW, which will reduce the impact of plastic bags on the environment, including the marine environment. Tens of thousands of marine animals die each year from MRKIWXMRK TPEWXMG FEKW [LMGL PSSO PMOI NIPP]ƤWL ERH JSSH SJXIR GSRWYQIH F] HSPTLMRW turtles, whales and other marine life. Join me in supporting Plastic Free July.

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Dawn Walker with Sarah Waries from Shark Spotters and Natalie Banks from Sea Shepherd

Last week I helped sponsor the Shark Spotters of South Africa to come to Australia and the North Coast to tell us how they keep people safe at Cape Town beaches through their ‘Shark Spotters’ program. The forums held in Ballina and Sydney were a huge success and I look forward to working with the community moving forward towards a model that works for us on the North Coast.

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81 Bentinck Street, Ballina. Sundrenched, fenced rear yard with established gardens Circa 1940s art deco home, lovingly restored, 607m2 level block Central location – flat walk to Ballina town centre, clubs, shops and park Main bedroom – multiple built-ins and drawers, ensuite + dressing room Price $680,000. Stunning array of polished and waxed Web ID: 1P0903. timbers feature throughout Contact Lois Buckett 0428 877 399, Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Open plan kitchen and dining, sunroom + two living spaces North-facing rear verandah plus pergola, oversized SLUG/workshop

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55 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. Open plan living with outdoor private courtyard & patios Renovated kitchen, lounge & study perfect for home office Huge 70m2 private & partly covered deck at rear In-ground pool + ionised water, DC inverter pool pump 4KW/22 panel solar system, A/C, ample storage, DLUG

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Set on 1218m2 block, fenced yard, close to Lennox Established gardens fruit trees + organic veg. gardens Price $930,000. Web ID: 1P027. Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399.

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Immaculate home – ocean views to Flat Rock 17 Palisade Way Lennox Head. Good sized 865.7m2 corner block – elevated & expansive views 3 generous sized bedrooms – all with built-in robes & ceiling fans Modern, renovated kitchen, stone bench tops PLUS views Salt water inground pool – solar heated for swimming all year round Ducted reverse cycle A/C, external shutters on bedroom windows

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8 Claremont Place, Lennox Head. Quiet cul-de-sac, only a short stroll to village & beaches Elevated 754m2 private, level blockcaptures the breeze & views Price: Contact Agent. Practical open plan layout incl 4 bdms Web ID: 1P1052. +multiple living spaces Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399. Recently renovated kitchen-huge island bench & new appliances Choice of two outdoor entertaining spaces-one with cover Landscaped gardens surround homerear yard backs onto reserve

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6/23 Namatjira Place, Ballina. Step out to bike/walk pathway to Ballina, Shaws Bay & beaches Panoramic views from bridge to bridge over North Creek – Waterfront No need for a car – flat walk into Ballina The current owners will greatly miss Price: $505,000. their annual family holidays Web ID: 1P1024. The property is otherwise holiday let with solid repeat bookings Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399. Spacious open plan kitchen/living with large bedrooms & built-ins Sold as is fully furnished – perfect for invester or owner occupier

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Conveniently located 3km from village, cafes & beach Inspect by Appointment Price $250,000 Wed ID: 1P1023. Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399.

3/11 Range Street East Ballina. Top floor 2 bdm unit, open plan living, big elevated Shaws Bay views Oversized main bedroom-ensuite, BIR + private covered balcony Living space flows to large covered balcony-perfect for entertaining Good sized kitchen has plenty of bench space + breakfast bar Fully furnished, currently a holiday property with good returns

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1/502 Ross Lane, Lennox Head. Beautifully presented 2 bedroom relocatable home Rear yard is a garden retreatbeautiful & lush established plants Elevated covered verandah at front & side- captures the breeze Covered outdoor entertaining area + private courtyard at rear Full use of 2 1/g pools, tennis court, BBQ facilities & function room

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Unique & private farmlet in Broken Head 33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head. Private & peaceful 6.575ha, minutes from Broken Head beach Separated into 5 fenced paddocks, ideal for horse enthusiasts Mix of natural timbered areas – bush trails for walking and riding 3 dams (1 spring fed), 3 open stables (5m x 5m) + a round yard Elevated 3 bed home-stunning use of various timbers throughout

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Looking to book your next Easter, Christmas or festival accommodation? Lennox Head is 20 minutes from Byron Bay without the Byron Pay prices. We specialise in Lennox Head, East Ballina and Ballina. Contact Clayton on 0423 701 327 for all your holiday needs. Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

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Modern yet warm & appealing home nestled in the tropical Byron Bay hinterland, just a stone’s throw from the historic village of Federal. Quality 3 bedroom home boasts light & airy open plan living spaces and a modern gourmet kitchen all leading to covered timber decks. Tassie Oak floors and ducted air-conditioning are featured throughout, as well as a Bose sound system which continues out to the decks and entertainment areas. Every detail of this home and surrounds has been carefully considered and planned from the Japanese inspired garden to the 14 metre heated swimming pool with massive entertaining decks. The home overlooks Wilsons Creek and green rolling hills with easy access to the water. A separate and spacious one bedroom cottage is the perfect place for extra guests or family, while a studio affords you just a little more space.

Set on 2685m2 (over half an acre), this Newrybar property offers a real sense of privacy and elevation with a beautiful rural outlook, granny flat accommodation plus work studio spaces. The home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. All of the bedrooms have BIRs; the main has a WIR, ensuite and A/C. At the hub of the home is an open-plan living, dining and kitchen with high raked timber ceilings. Separate from the home is a one-bedroom granny flat with living room, kitchenette, bathroom and laundry. PLUS there is also a 2-room work studio with storeroom and small toolshed. Surrounded by 37 hectares of farmland within a convenient walk to the Harvest Café, or you can drive a few minutes to Broken Head beach for a surf. Byron Bay, Bangalow and Lennox Head are also close by.

This 3 bedroom brick and tile residence on 1012 sqm offers the potential to create a wonderful family home or a great investment. If not sold as one lot, the property will be offered at auction separately, as proposed Lot 1 (house on approx. 506sqm) and Lot 2 (approx. 506sqm vacant land) of the draft strata subdivision, subject to registration. The home features 3 large bedrooms and two bathrooms and is just minutes from the centre of town and Main Beach. Enjoy morning coffee and breakfast at the Top Shop just up the road. The highly sought-after location is perfect for raising a family, with schools at the end of the street. It is in high demand for both shortterm and long-term rentals.

Open: By appointment Contact: Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412 Elders Bangalow

Open: By appointment Contact: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660, Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 First National Byron Bay

Open: Thursday & Saturday at 11.00am Contact: Jeremy Bennett 0401 222 686 Byron Bay Property Sales 6685 8575

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Amileka - Federal, NSW

Derriweit - Mount Macedon, VIC

Magnolia House - Mullumbimby, NSW

The White House - Byron Bay, NSW

Wing House - Byron Bay, NSW

Bonleigh - Brighton, VIC

Mutton Falls - Tarana, NSW

LafďŹ ng Waters - Lovett Bay, NSW

Villa Natasha Bonita - Byron Bay, NSW

Le Paradis - Knockrow, NSW

Alcazar - Lennox Head, NSW

Teven Valley Golf Course - Teven, NSW

Beachbreak - Casuarina, NSW

Finger Wharf - Sydney, NSW

Byron Plantation - Newrybar, NSW

Willana - Federal, NSW

Lincoln Crescent, Woolloomooloo, NSW

Mont Rouge - Rosebank, NSW

www.uniqueestates.com.au Unique Estates specialises in the marketing and sale of unique and luxury properties Nicolette van Wijngaarden M 0411 144 877 E nicolette@uniqueestates.com.au Gary Brazenor M 0423 777 237 E gary@uniqueestates.com.au Ruth Gotterson M 0407 377 303 E ruth@uniqueestates.com.au

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STUNNING BYRON BAYY RESIDENCE • 4 bedroom, 2 level residence with 2 living zones • Spacious indoor & outdoor entertaining • Resort style pool • Stone’s throw from beautiful Belongil Beach • Short walk to the centre of Byron Bay’s cultural hub • Landscaped tropical gardens with feature lighting • Seamless transition from entry to pool • Completion due in mid 2016

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Lilianas - POSSUM CREEK A TRULY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY PORTUNITY • Beautiful 4 bedroom house • Large shaded verandas • Separate studio • Approved Cafe/Gallery • 80 metres of creek frontage • 100,000 litres of water storage • 5KVA solar power (returns $800 – $1,000 per quarter)

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www.uniqueestates.com.au Unique Estates specialises in the marketing and sale of unique and luxury properties Nicolette van Wijngaarden M 0411 144 877 E nicolette@uniqueestates.com.au Gary Brazenor M 0423 777 237 E gary@uniqueestates.com.au Ruth Gotterson M 0407 377 303 E ruth@uniqueestates.com.au

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Escape the frantic pace of modern life in this idyllic, private retreat set amongst the rolling green foothills behind Byron Bay.

Saturday 2.30 – 3.30pm Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118

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While you may never want to leave this serene haven you’re just a 2 minute drive to Goonengerry public school, 25 mins to Byron Bay’s beaches, cafes and shops, 20 mins to Bangalow and just 12 minutes to Mullumbimby. Just some of the many extra inclusions are: double carport, solar hot water x 2, PV Solar system, store room, utility room, 110,000 litre water tank and fully fenced with 4 paddocks.

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Wednesday & Saturday 3.00 – 4.00pm Auction 16 April 2016 on site 3.00pm Agent Franco Braico Area Sales Manager 0438 565 525

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Thank You Happy Easter Since launching Raine Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick i k Heads d we have h experienced i d overwhelming support and we would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to our Community! We are a team dedicated and passionate about what we do whether it be helping first home buyers get into their first home, the investor growing his property portfolio or the empty nesters…. We love helping and being recognised, at such an earlier stage, as the ‘go to’ agency for the right advice. Our results are speaking for themselves and the marketplace is responding accordingly and here’s what YOU are saying; “Having decided to sell our family home, Raine Horne, Ocean Shores was chosen as the Agency to market our property. Franco Braico of Raine Horne Ocean Shores impressed us with his professionalism, integrity and honesty throughout the entire selling process. Raine Horne, Ocean Shores are a dedicated and proficient team skilled in all the latest marketing techniques. We highly recommend to anyone deciding to sell their property. Contact any of the team at Raine Horne, Ocean Shores to talk about the most suitable and current strategies for the appropriate marketing of your property to achieve the best result for you.” Greg Barb, Ocean Shores “It gives me great pleasure to recommend Kylie Charlton of Raine Horne Ocean Shores as a highly efficient, dedicated professional. The key strengths that made Kylie stand out in my search for the perfect property was her listening skills. Kylie identified what I was looking for and worked with the budget I had and delivered without spending any of my time showing me properties I couldn’t afford or taking me away from the location I wanted. Kylie answered every call, replied to every message and was dedicated to her vendor and at the same time kept me feeling relaxed in the frenzy that buying real estate promotes. She delivered me the perfect property and I would call Kylie for any property I wanted to sell... Thanks Kylie, you’re the real deal...” Fleur, Ocean Shores

Charlie Markham Director

Julie-Ann Manahan Licensee / Principal

Franco Braico Area Sales Manager

Kylie Charlton Area Sales Manager

Zeta Butler Sales Administration

Marie Hauge Office Administration

Raine Horne Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads 02 6680 5000 or Julie-Ann: 0411 081 118 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Rajah Road, Ocean Shores

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Property Stunning beachside home

258 acres 5 minutes from coast Iconic shop and residence

14 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach Lot 1 & Lot 2 189 Tyagarah Road, Tyagarah 19 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach Guide $1,750,000 – $1,925,000 3 2 2 Price Guide $799,000 – $849,000 2 1 4 + shop

Light, breezy & elevated, this open & spacious home captures coastal breezes, and a pleasant nature-filled outlook, all while being in one of the most sought-after locations: South Golden Beach! This 639m2 block is visually impressive – surrounded by lush, tropical landscaped gardens, including well established trees that offer ample birdlife, shade & privacy, while still allowing for bright, light sun-streams to enter the home abundantly. With quality fittings and well thought-out design throughout the entire home, you’ll have ample reason to take pleasure in this modern, stylish, split-level home. A HUGE bonus is the fully selfcontained downstairs area – ideal accommodation for family or extra rental income. The modern kitchen offers a beautiful open-plan design, with plenty of storage, quality stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher, electric oven & gas cooktop. The open-plan family and living rooms flow effortlessly onto a huge covered timber deck and outdoor entertaining area.

This iconic parcel of land totals 104.37 hectares. The established business, which currently farms approx 120 acres of Soft Leaf Buffalo Grass, also includes equipment, machinery and a huge machinery shed with 3-phase power, a workers or staff room with bathroom and a separate A/C office. There is plenty of available land to increase the turf operations or graze cattle as it is a very rich feedlot, is level, and offers excellent access to transport. The land itself holds a current Byron Shire Council DA approval, which allows the block to be to split into 2 separate titles, both with building envelopes. Alternatively you may choose to leave as is, build your dream home and take advantage of the views back to Cape Byron. The current owner enjoys living in a 2 bed cabin. You will not find a bigger parcel of land in such an accessible location to Byron Bay’s beaches, the Pacific Motorway, Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads.

Open: By appoinment Auction: Auction 2nd April if not sold prior Contact: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232, James Young 0419 856 840 First National Byron Bay

Open: By appointment Contact: Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads

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Set in the idyllic beachside hamlet of South Golden Beach, this well loved freehold property offers a rare opportunity for the savvy investor. Located just one block from the beach, the property boasts excellent long term tenants and an impressive rental return. Shop features a 596sqm block, internal shop area approx. 154sqm and a spacious, leafy and shaded front balcony area. The two bedroom residence at the rear of the shop offers a spacious living room with cathedral ceilings, functional, light and bright kitchen, brand new designer bathroom, separate, new toilet + new laundry area, 4 timber decks for outdoor living, private and sunny courtyard, freshly painted throughout, on-site parking for multiple vehicles, boat or caravan. FREEHOLD ONLY FOR SALE – BUSINESS NOT FOR SALE Open: Wednesday & Saturday 3.00 – 4.00pm Auction: 3pm Saturday April 16 Contact: Franco Braico 0438 565 525 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores

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7 2 5 $995,000 142 Overall Drive, Pottsville 2 Private & separate living areas Huge home just 300 m2 to beach

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This highly sought-after local brand has had double digit sales growth for years and excellent cash flow. It is ready to go global with a solid online following and constant reseller requests. Healthy margins are on offer against a 2016FY revenue forecast at over $3.5M. Troy Potter – 0412 286 176 – troyp@linkbusiness.com.au

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AUCTIONS

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

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106 Arkinstall Road, Tuntable Creek. Wed 2-2.30pm 148 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Thu 11-11.30am 9 Callistemon Drive, Federal. Thu 1-1.30pm 20 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay. Thu 2-2.30pm 14 Goonengerry Mill Road, Goonengerry. Thu 2-2.30pm 34 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10-10.30am 21 Scott Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11-11.30am 10 Wright Place, Byron Bay. Sat 12-12.30pm

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FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • Lot 1 and Lot 2, 189 Tyagarah Road, Tyagarah • 14 Goonengerry Mill Road, Goonengerry

24 Berrimbillah Court, Ocean Shores

6/2-10 Kamala Crescent, Casuarina. Sat 10.45-11.30am 180 Mafeking Road, Goonengerry. Sat 2.30-3.30pm 175 Overall Drive, Pottsville. Sat 12.30-1pm 19 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach. Wed & Sat 3-4pm • 2 Ulpirra Court, Ocean Shores. Thu 12-1pm

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Lot 6 Hilltop Place, Lennox Head. Sat 11am-12pm 2/60 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay. Sat 1-2pm Citriadora Rise, Ewingsdale. Sat 5-6pm

SCOTT HARVEY REAL ESTATE • 63 Myocum Downs Drive, Myocum. Sat 12-12.30pm • 3 Echidna Court, Federal. Sat 12-12.30pm • 1/31 Fox Street, Ballina. Sat 2-2.45pm

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10 Natan Court, North Ocean Shores. Sat 10-10.30am 46 Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11-11.30am 10 Eloura Court, North Ocean Shores. Sat 11-11.30am 4 Kuringai Way, Ocean Shores. Thu & Sat 11-11.30am 1632 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Sat 12-12.30pm • 5/15 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 12-12.30pm • 2 Harah Crt, Ocean Shores. Sat 11-11.45am & Thu 6-6.45pm • 41 McGoughans Lane, Mullumbimby. Sat 12-12.45pm

6 Tincogan Street, Mullumbimby

• 20 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay

PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBY Auction 11am Saturday April 16 in our office • 41 McGoughans Lane, Mullumbimby

RAINE & HORNE BYRON BAY Auction 11am May 7

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES Auction 3pm Saturday April 16 • 19 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach

NEW LISTINGS ELDERS BANGALOW • 22 Callistemon Drive, Federal. Auction April 28

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • • • • • •

71 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale. Contact Agent. 20/24 Scott Street, Byron Bay. $680,000 21 Johnstons Lane, Main Arm. Contact Helene or Luke 9/45 Shirley Street, Byron Bay. $340,000 463 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek. Contact Agent 5 Mott Street, Byron Bay. Auction

PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBY • 41 McGoughans Lane, Mullumbimby Auction • 6 Tincogan St, Mullumbimby $679,000

Here’s a fantastic opportunity. Classic 1960s brick and Colorbond residence with frame built of local hardwood and timber floors under the carpet. Just a couple of hundred metres to the centre of town or riverside parks. Best of all is the design. Four big bedrooms or three plus sunroom. Huge open-plan living, dining, kitchen, enclosed verandah and high ceilings throughout plus air-conditioning. Single garage leads to good rear yard with side lane access. Because there are two full bathrooms, this property of 556.4m2 lends itself to being divided into two flats. Or there’s room for a separate granny flat with private entrance in the rear yard. Excellent value here! Open: By appointment Contact: Mark Cochrane 0416 142 663 mark@promullum.com.au Professionals Mullumbimby Inc. Mark Cochrane Real Estate

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‘I just stumbled across it,’ says Brett, who has had a long association with the area. ‘I saw it and had an epiphany. I thought, I can see my future here! So I pursued it like a crazy man!’ The property was owned by Norma Keir, a colourful Brunswick character. It took Brett six weeks to negotiate with her family to secure the Picture House so the dream could begin. ‘It wasn’t planned,’ laughs Brett, who admits that clapping eyes on the building was a bit like love at first sight. ‘It’s old school: our signage, our lights, it’s going to look a million dollars! It’s been a labour of love to rebuild her, but I feel it is vital to create places to foster arts and entertainment, rather than let them perish, particularly in vibrant communities like this one.’

The Really Good Good Friday Circus Bonanza – Friday 2pm. An extravaganza of performances from an array of local and international performers, this all-ages gala of epic proportions will tickle the funnybones of the young and young at heart. The Inaugural Picture House Cheeky Cabaret – Saturday 7.30pm. In the tradition of La Soirée and Club Swizzle, this cabaret variety night is guaranteed to tantalise and titillate. A star-studded lineup of Australian and international darlings of the cabaret circuit will leave you begging for more. Bring Grandma, but leave the little ones at home. Kaput – Saturday, Sunday and Monday 2pm. Direct from a sell-out North American tour, self-proclaimed ‘elegant buffoon’ Tom Flanagan presents his award-winning show throughout the Easter weekend. Described as ‘physical comedy at its best,’ Kaput revives the art of silent movie-esque slapstick. An hilariously funny mix of chaos, comedy and acrobatics for all ages. KAPUT WITH TOM FLANAGAN The Brunswick Picture House will become home to La Soirée, the critically acclaimed Olivier Award-winning show that has toured for the past 11 years. This is quite the win for the seaside village of Brunswick Heads, which now has a world-class vaudeville come circus come cabaret venue right in the heart of town! Haylock will be using his national and international connections to attract talent to the venue, with the Brunswick Picture House opening this weekend with a full vibrant program!

The Pitts Family Circus – Saturday 12pm. Everyone’s favourite local dysfunctional family circus is here. Employing spectacular circus, quirky characters and more child labour than ever, the Pitts Family will impress, surprise and touch you, in more ways than one. Cinema Classic: The Wizard of Oz – Sunday 7pm. Born of the same era as the original Brunswick Pictures, then named the Victory Theatre, this iconic Hollywood masterpiece in all its Technicolor glory is the perfect film to propel the Brunswick Picture House into her new existence. No, Dorothy, we’re not in Kansas any more. For more program information and to book, please go to: brunswickpicturehouse.com.

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Last week the NSW government, led by Mike Baird, passed new anti-protest legislation increasing penalties for protesters at mining and coal seam gas sites, and awarding police greater discretionary powers to use their ‘move on’ orders to disperse and disband protest groups. As a citizen of NSW I’d say it’s about the clearest indication we’ve been given to date about just whose rights our ‘democratically elected’ government chooses to protect. It’s certainly not ours. As far as they’re concerned we can all return to our poisoned waterholes and shut the F up. And thanks to the provision of electricity from aforementioned sites, our lights will be on, so while we might be contaminated with heavy metals, at least we’ll be able to see our children bleeding from the ears and nose in full fluorescent glory.

Thanks to Baird’s new legislation, it’s clear that in NSW it’s corporations before citizens. Particularly if those same unvalued citizens appear to be questioning the integrity of a corporation, and impeding its ability to turn a profit. Last time I queued for the polling booth, corporations didn’t vote. They can’t hold a pencil. Our elected government were voted by the people. And not just rich people. Poor people. Smart people. Dumb people. Happy people. Angry people. I may be an idealist, but as far as I understood it, one vote equals one vote as we are supposed to be shareholders in a shared outcome.

THE LADY DOTH PROTEST TOO MUCH a government by the people, where the supreme power is vested in the people and then exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation, then in keeping with that I would expect the government to serve the interests of the people above the interests of big business. Isn’t that the point of having a democratically elected government?

Big business are not ‘the people’. But no, protesters continue to be vilified as social harm. Even the peaceful ones. Are the Knitting Nannas really that scary? Could they send a Knitting Nanna to jail for seven years because she’d purled the police force into a So why then are the shareholders corner? The police, as public servants, are paid by the tax of multinational corporations dollar and in my opinion they enjoying the privilege of are there to protect the interests legislation to protect their of the people. People like the interests? If democracy means

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Nannas. Not the corporations. Corporations can afford to protect themselves.

Why do the police end up working for them? I mean, in Queensland the police have used a Santos logo on their uniform! What’s next – an entire force sponsored by McDonald’s? And before you start bellowing ‘corporations pay tax’, at least one-third of them don’t. According to figures released by the ATO we lose in excess of $8.4 billion a year in corporate tax. Maybe we should start jailing them for seven years instead? Mr Baird defends his position by saying ‘peaceful protests are fine’. But what does he define as a peaceful protest? A toddler in a Sea Shepherd shirt? A person clicking YES on an online petition? However, a peaceful person blocking an access gate, well, that’s trespass. That’s were

the police will now come in.

mining companies?

Interestingly the point being hammered home for the state government’s PR agenda is ‘risk’. Mike ‘I love gas’ Baird says the laws are meant to target ‘those who decide to protest and put not only their lives at risk, but workers’ lives at risk and interrupt businesses that are going about their dayto-day life’. Since you brought up ‘risk’, Mr Baird, I’d wonder how you’d care to define it?

When Santos failed to report a spill in the Pilliga State Forest, the Land and Environment Court awarded a $52,000 fine. The maximum penalty is $1 million. Since then $17 million has been spent on rehabilitation in the Pilliga and it’s not working. Trees are still dying.

What if your inability to protect your citizens from the significant harms caused by activities such as CSG caused severe health problems for communities in their wake, who then went on to experience personal harm, loss of business and loss of natural amenity and resource? Isn’t killing off communities for gas a ‘risk’ as well? If you fine and incarcerate Nannas shouldn’t you also be fining and incarcerating

Isn’t that a significant long-term harm to the people of NSW? I guess not. Perhaps it’s an Orwellian future we face where ‘all risks are equal, but some are more equal than others’. Especially when those risks affect profit. Why don’t we just give up on this facade of democratically elected representation, and accept we’re voting for corporations. Instead of voting Liberal or Labor, maybe we should choose between Santos or Metgasco, Coke or Pepsi, Coles or Woolies.

BLUESFEST BUSKING COMPETITION WINNER CLAIRE ANNE TAYLOR PLAYS CLUB MULLUM ON SUNDAY 3 APRIL

THE LONG LAUNCH

Polka Dot Productions welcome the remarkably talented Claire Anne Taylor with local hotshot rhythm section Matt Bone (Starboard Cannons), double bass, and Grant Gerathy (John Butler Trio, Angus Stone) drums, to Club Mullum. Claire Anne Taylor is a rare kind of singer. Her extraordinary voice comes from some deep elemental place and audiences can’t help but be touched by it. Winning the Bluesfest Busking Competition prompted Taylor to move to Byron Bay to record her debut album Elemental. The infectious first single Judge is receiving rave reviews and airplay on Triple J from Sarah Howells, RN’s The Inside Sleeve with Paul Gough, Lucky Oceans’ Daily Planet and community radio all over Australia. Taylor crafts soulful folk songs that take audiences on a journey of raw honesty. Her music ranges from warm, mesmerising ballads to epic anthems. Taylor’s stage presence is powerfully captivating and her live shows leave the audience in no doubt that they have just witnessed something very special. Club Mullum – The Ex-Services Club, Mullumbimby, on Sunday 3 April at 3pm. Tix at the door $15.

SPIRITSONG

St Andrew’s Choir, Lismore, is the longest continuously running SATB church choir in the northern rivers. Warren Whitney directs the choir and has been organist (this

month) at St Andrew’s for the last 50 years. As has been happening for the last 15 years in the northern rivers, Lismore will resound with beautiful choral and organ music presented by Warren Whitney and St Andrew’s Choir. The music is meditative and reflective as befits the season leading up to Good Friday and Easter. Good Friday, at 5.30pm, St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Lismore.

BROADFOOT IN THE BREWERY

Broadfoot are playing at the Byron Bay Brewery this Saturday from 7pm. Broadfoot is a Byron Shire threepiece who combine electric funky blues with rock and jazz elements. Broadfoot’s music has been rapturously received over the north coast and beyond since the band’s formation in 2007. The music is up tempo, up in mood, and this usually results in getting the dancers up too.

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ACCA/ DACCA AT BALLINA RSL ON SATURDAY

ACCA/DACCA EASTER BUSKING FOR THE BLUES On Easter Saturday the Ballina RSL will present the world’s finest AC/DC show. To celebrate the long-running Brisbane-based show return from their triumphant world tour, ACCA/DACCA will take to the stage at Ballina for a massive two-hour-plus set covering from 1974 to present day. This show is huge! Only surpassed by the great AC/DC themselves! Tix are $25 at the club.

Rock up to the Beach Hotel on Friday for the final of the Bluesfest Busking Comp 2016 – kicking off at 12 noon.

MISS AMBER & STUKULELE AT MULLUM UKE NIGHT ON THURSDAY 31 MARCH AT THE MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES CLUB

INTIMATE REQUESTS ACCEPTED!

The March Uke Night will be presented in ‘intimate mode’ – no stage, no big PA – just Miss Amber and Stukulele with Rod Coe on bass and Warren Earl on guitar The Bluesfest Busking Comp vibe and lap steel. You can request comes alive with the Grommet Finals, closely followed by the Over- your favourite songs from the Uke Mullum catalogue of nearly 1,000 18s Finals. tunes and you can even lead them Be there to make out who will make on the mic as well – with or with it through to Blues! out uke. This will be a casual nopressure fun social evening to raise your oxytocin levels together with friends in song. From 6.30pm at Club Mullum at the Ex-Services Club – Thursday 31 March. Entry for adults is still only $10 and kids under 15 $2.50.

PARKINSON SINGS COCKER Australia’s greatest soul voice Doug Parkinson presents the ultimate tribute to Joe Cocker.

A night of soul and rock classics, the electric current runs high, generated from the very talented eight-piece band onstage and of course the powerful and unique voice of Doug Parkinson.

DOUG PARKINSON PERFORMS A JOE COCKER TRIBUTE AT THE BALLINA RSL – SATURDAY 7 MAY

Joe Cocker was an irresistible force that combined a love of American soul music with standout interpretations and depth of feeling, terms often used to describe the soulful smoky voice of Australian singing legend Doug Parkinson. Get your tix early – Saturday 7 May at the Ballina RSL. Tix: Pre-sale: $40 – Door: $45 – Reserved seating.

BORN TO LOSE LIVE TO WIN – A TRIBUTE TO LEMMY

This Saturday will see the auditorium at the Lismore Italo Club transform into an array of sculptures and props from local artists around the area, in tribute to Lemmy from Motorhead, who sadly died from cancer late last year.

SONGS FROM MOTORHEAD’S LEMMY IN LISMORE ON SATURDAY Six local bands and artists including Fly Agaric, SubStation, Atomic Monkey Chunks, Masochists, Audio Gravestones and Ruben Garcia will be playing the event, and all of them will play their own versions of a few of Lemmy’s famous songs.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to local charity Jodie’s Inspiration founded by Jodie McRae with the aim of raising much-needed funds to help purchase medical equipment for Lismore’s oncology units. Doors open at 5.30. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.

willing to remix one of Sharon’s tunes, so Sharon makes the tune, and hypothetically Carl Cox adds a few things, then it is Sharon and Carl Cox. That’s how it is now; you can work with someone and you don’t even need to see that person. Everything is done by multimedia and they can edit it at their end. Not like the old band days where you had to go in and jam together. Sometimes I prefer that though, because it is tricky, especially if you are working collaboratively with someone in Berlin and you have to wait for them to wake up to see what you’ve done. ‘The Purim Party on 2 April is our first party. Byron Bay Records and Productions where Sharon can get up and have his first gig in this community to showcase himself and other artists who are playing tunes that he has produced.’

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Byron Bay Records presents

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Fancy Dress Party 2/4/2016

Durrumbul Hall 3pm - Midnight Sound and Lighting by Crystal Grid Catering by Open Table Art and Decor by Lilly Tickets @ Eventbrite.com.au limited Earlybird tickets available $15

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Rikki Newton (Subtrakt / Andromeda Bris.)

Nick Taylor (Byron Bay)

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SENDING IT OUT TO THE WORLD! Liam Kiernan and Sharon Sharbi are the creative force behind Byron Bay Records. ‘We are both music oriented,’ says Liam. ‘We both like electronic music – in particular house, minimal, techno, but there are lots of different genres – we cover the whole scheme, from tech house, which involves trance music, to progressive trance.’

Launched last year, Byron Bay Records has built an impressive resource for DJs. ‘DJs can access the tracks Sharon has made; most DJs are DJing other people’s tracks. The idea of Byron Bay Records is to collaborate and remix other people’s tracks. We can add things to the track or we can give a compilation. You can buy it as MP3 files, or we can make it onto vinyl, but these days it’s all electronic; the records are going by the wayside. These days you just need a computer and a track controller.’ After 12 months in operation Byron Bay Records are ready to put on a party. ‘It’s our first party,’ says Liam. ‘It’s at Durrumbul Hall on 2 April. It’s a showcase. We have seven DJs who are playing the same sort of music we are producing: Scott Freedman from Melbourne, and from Brisbane we have Rikki Newton and Sharon is Shazay; he will be playing as well and four or five local DJs.’ Byron Bay Records is enthusiastic about the future of what they are doing. ‘We are currently working with some international DJs who are

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LOVING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK Lawyer turned spoken-word activist Mark Swivel takes us to Bangaldesh where he went to learn about micro-finance with the Grameen Bank. Swivel wanted to make a difference, and in a weird way he did. He wrote a show about banking. Swivel is also a member of the loved and lauded Dustesky choir, hard-working secretary of Eureka FC and a writer, performer and lawyer.

His show How Deep is Your Love has nine dates that see him travel from Newcastle to Canberra, to the Seymour Centre, to Melbourne Comedy Festival and of course, to hometown Mullumbimby. Thursday, 7.30pm at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club with half the proceeds of the door going to the Mullum Neighbourhood Centre Emergency Food Cards. Tickets are $20. For tickets at the club or on the website: swiv.com.au.

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JEZ HOW IT SHOULD BE

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F E ST I VA L I S P I E D A FA M I L I A R FA C E T H AT I H A D N ’ T S E E N IN SOME TIME . ‘JEZ MEAD, IS T H AT YO U ? ’ F O RT U N AT E LY F O R U S I N T H E BY RO N SHIRE , THIS PLACE HAS ELASTIC STRANDS. PEOPLE M AY L E AV E , B U T W E K N O W THEY ’LL BE BACK . AND WITH A TA L E N T L I K E J E Z , I T ’ S WO RT H T H E WA I T F O R H I S MUSICAL REBOUND, RIGHT BACK TO HOME BASE . Jez, where have you been and what have you been doing over the last few years? What drew you back to the Byron Shire? I’ve spent the last five years in the Victorian goldfields having a break from gigging. I was a little worn out from going round the countryside and basically needed to regroup. I spent the time in the country playing the trumpet (something I had done at school) and writing instrumental songs for what has now become a band called The Golden Mile.

yourself as a songwriter?

Songwriting for me is quite a random thing; it comes when it comes, and when it does it can be quite a few songs in a row, and when it doesn’t, it doesn’t. I think it’s more about the mood you’re in and if you are receptive to ideas coming through. I don’t try to force it. Lyrics and melodies come a lot when I’m driving, the iPhone voice recorder is very handy for that. Having said that, I don’t feel like writing lyrics at the moment, hence the instrumental band. I like how instrumental music conveys emotion and feeling without lyrics. It bypasses any sort of intellectualising. A lot of the bands I like are instrumental bands: the Dirty Three, Silver Ray, Ry Cooder’s instrumental stuff, lots of world music too. What do you want your music to do to people? The Golden Mile to me feels like film soundtrack music. Some of it sounds like driving across the Nullarbor, some of it sounds like a huge wave coming in. I don’t write with this in mind; it’s just how it sounds to me after I’ve written it. After one gig, a mate of mine said that a song sounded like flying over Ayers Rock, and that’s pretty much what I think it sounds like too. I guess I just like people to trip out on music; I just want them to be moved in some way. You can’t really think about it too much. You just have to write what’s in you and there’s usually someone out there who will understand it and be moved by it. In your experience, has the music scene changed here much since you went away? I don’t think the music scene has changed that much since I was here. There’s still some really cool little intimate gigs; they’re my favourite kind. There still seem to be a lot of people keen to listen to original music and venues keen to put it on. Who are the artists who you find yourself listening to time and time again? I’ve been listening to Ry Cooder’s Paris Texas soundtrack sinceI was a teenager; that never gets old. Neil Young, Talking Heads Remain in Light, Talk Talk Spirit of Eden, all that stuff ’s timeless. What should we expect for your show at Bangalow Hotel?

As much as I love central Vic, I had really missed the beach, the weather and friends up here.

We’ve been playing in the lounge bar that looks out onto the balcony at Bangalow Hotel. It’s nice and intimate. Expect to go on a musical road trip.

How do you approach songwriting? How would you describe

You can catch Jez on Friday at The Bangalow Hotel at 6pm.

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enthusiastic birthday month brings whatever’s been brewing and stewing to the boil. And with the general atmosphere highly charged, it’s vital to voice thoughts and opinions carefully – to find a balance this week between what you say and what’s better left unsaid.

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GEMINI: As Gemini’s power planet Mercury leaves sensitive Pisces for outspoken Aries you’ll be lively and firing, witty and articulate, ready for impulsive pleasures. The challenge is establishing a balance between variability and stability: ie finding sufficient reflective quiet time to process all the stimulating input that’s your favourite mind food.

CANCER: The major planetary ingress into your fellow cardinal sign of movers and doers, action and reactions, marks a Cancerian turning point this week. When midweek full-moon lunar eclipse has you weighing up options, your challenge is to balance the sharing of domestic chores and support, communication and celebration.

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LIBRA: Your signature representation’s the Lady With The Scales, so balance is naturally Librans’ big thing. If midweek Libra full-moon eclipse has you questioning whether your glass is half full or semi-empty, just give thanks for an elegant receptacle with anything in it at all, and pour yourself a balanced refill.

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AQUARIUS: You’re a fixed sign, and forays into the deep-feeling zone can press your default setting of getting even more fixed. If this week brings heated exchanges or hurtful words, remember that being real trumps the thin veneer of being nice, which tends to collapse under pressure. Balance forceful feelings with responsible actions.

PISCES: This week’s cycle change strongly suggests balancing your spending with saving, heart with your head, dreams with reality and grand plans with practicality. When people turn to you for understanding, will you be able to explain the difference between something that makes you feel good and something of genuine benefit?

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CULTURE MOONLIGHT MYSTIC FAIR Find yourself at the Bangalow A&I Hall from Friday to Sunday for a three-day celebration of the truly mystical. The Moonlight Mystic Fair will feature psychics, tarot reader, crystal singing bowls, past lives, spirit guide drawings, healers, channels and practitioners. Some of the practitioners include Joanne, with Breath Work. Joanne’s passion lies in using the power of the breath and movement as a tool for healing and empowering your life so you can live in deeper alignment with your heart’s truth. Joanne is a certified professional breathworker with more than 14 years of studying and assisting

in a wide variety of personal transformation trainings across the globe. Originally from South Africa, Joanne has been practising breathwork since 2006 and has studied with a multitude of teachers. Joanne creates a supportive, safe and nurturing space to tune into your heart’s truth, release the struggle from your life and create more harmony and balance in yourself.. I’m here to help you liberate your joy, remember your divine essence and embrace the richness that life is always offering you. Tune into your heart’s truth as you align with the wise eternal part of you that has all the answers.’ There is also Robert Lawlor, who is the author of Sacred Geometry:

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LINDSAY WEBB FEATURES AT BIG GIG COMEDY THURSDAY 31 MARCH Philosophy and Practice, a groundbreaking book that introduces the mythological properties assigned to geometric forms, and covers the Golden Section, gnomonic spirals, music, and the squaring of the circle. The thinkers of ancient Egypt, Greece and India recognised that numbers governed much of what they saw in their world and hence provided an approach to its divine creator. Curator of the Moonlight Mystic Fair is Rosie Richards, who says: ‘The Moonlight Mystic fair is about awakening your true potential and starting a journey of learning and remembering your gifts. It’s a space for healing the past so you can embrace the future. The Moonlight also offers workshops for you to take away knowledge and start your own life of awakening.’ Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Bangalow A&I Hall.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PRESENTING A PROGRAM ON BAY FM? Submissions are now open for NEW, RETURNING and CONTINUING presenters on your independent radio station Bay FM. APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT BAYFM.ORG OR FROM BAY FM UPSTAIRS AT THE BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE. APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 5PM ON FRIDAY 1 APRIL. Community Radio Bay FM 99.9 T 6680 7999 | W bayfm.org Bay FM public fund donations are tax deductible

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Price: $10 admission. 2-day pass $15. Locals’ 2-for-1 day, Friday. Tickets online or at the door. www.starlightfestival.com.au

BIG WEBB OF COMEDY! ‘Lindsay Webb is more than your average standup. He has an almost mind-reader-like ability to pick faces in the audience and create a show purely on where they come from and what they do. The last time I saw him at The Arkaba half the show was a six-degrees exercise in linking audience members together, it was sheer genius.’ That’s what one reviewer said of him at the Adelaide Fringe last month. Back in 2009 Webb took out the Guinness World Record for the Longest Show by an Individual: 38 hours six minutes. It just shows what a relentless energy Webb has – able to improvise and create unique comedy experiences every time he hits the stage.

and serving in Korea in the 1950s where he played for the troops on the front lines, he nevertheless walked away from a solo career, giving his last public performance at age 50. Since then, he has devoted himself to teaching, writing and composing although, it must be said, he still plays the piano superbly. Ethan Hawke is a veteran of more than 50 appearances onscreen and he’s had a career as a writer and director as well. But he has never made a documentary. He met Seymour Bernstein at a dinner party and was bowled over by the older man’s enthusiasm and love of life. The film is the result of his curiosity. What is Seymour’s secret? What wisdom informs his teaching and his life? Seymour: An Introduction, emceed by Ethan Hawke.

This is the comedy of one who truly perceives human behaviour, breaks it up, puts it all together again in all its ridiculousness, to leave you with your eyes streaming’ (Evening News). ‘Standup comedy at its best!’ (Scotsman). At the Ballina RSL on Friday.

PEDDLE AND HAWK Peddle and Hawk Acacia St Market is a special event that draws upon the riches of Byron’s Arts & Industry Estate and the region’s vibrant creative spirit.

The Kulchajam team are inviting the community to start ‘peddling and hawking’ in a retro-future street market starting this Easter Saturday that will close a section of Acacia St in the Byron Arts & Industry Estate.The market closes a section of Acacia St in collaboration with Lindsay Webb is joined by the surrounding businesses that range superbly funny Ellen Briggs as from performing arts and yoga Sunday at Pighouse Flicks. support and, after two months’ studios to functional art galleries, absence, the long-awaited return of The tickets are $15 at www. fashion and jewellery, composting, pighousefl icks.com.au/buy-ticketsthe undie-flashing talents of Mandy upcycling and organics. A full online or at the door. The money Nolan as MC. Big Gig Comedy at the program from 9am till 3pm includes Ballina RSL on Thursday 31 March will cover the hire of the film and the theatre, and any surplus will be music, yoga, street foods, workshops at 8pm. Free show! donated to the Byron Music Society. and presentations from marketeers and participating galleries and studios. Games, installations and circus toys replace traffic on the ‘It gets no better than this… road, making this an interactive and For anyone involved in music, Hilarious!’ (Time Out). His everdynamic event that enlivens and whether as performer, student evolving live show and the most reclaims our public spaces. or teacher, or simply as devotee, famous eyebrows in comedy. ‘If A range of participating businesses Seymour Bernstein is especially laughter is the best medicine, including the Lume Functional Art interesting. Now in his 80s, he Jimeoin is a course of steroids… Gallery, Heartspace, Jing Organics, has had brushes with fame and Brilliant wit and razor-sharp the Candle Library, Stay at Home adventure. Lavishly praised take on the absurdities of Gypsy, the Juggle Hut and more. when he toured Europe and life… Series of hilarious, often the US as a young pianist, kulchajam.org/peddleandhawk surrealistic climaxes.

BLUES AND BUSKERS SEE MORE OF IN ART SEYMOUR William McManamey’s exhibition at Lone Goat Gallery presents historic images of Blues and Roots Festival musicians photographed over the past twenty years, including a tribute to the buskers who have performed on the streets and public spaces of the Byron Shire. Pop in and check it out.

JIMEOIN IS BACK AT THE BALLINA RSL ON FRIDAY

JIMEOIN IS BACK

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LONDON HAS FALLEN If there is one thing we learn from this blast of pulverising propaganda, it is that the AK47’s accuracy is not worth a pinch of poop if fired at a target more distant than point-blank range – Gerard Butler has at least a g’zillion rounds shot at him, but not one of them finds its mark. Which is ironic in the extreme, given that the arch-villain here is the world’s most infamous and prolific arms dealer. It’s hardly good advertising for his product, is it?

Seeking revenge for a drone attack that killed his daughter at her wedding in Pakistan years earlier, Barkawi (Alon Aboutbul) has orchestrated a massive terrorist attack on London, where the heads of state from all over the western world will be attending the funeral of the British PM. US president Asher (Aaron Eckhart, speaking in a raspy whisper throughout) arrives with his bullet-proof minder, Mike Banning (Butler). All hell breaks loose at a synchronised moment when scores of gunmen disguised as coppers and

grenadiers indiscriminately slaughter all those around them (we didn’t know Paris 13/11 was so entertaining, did we). There are a host of cleverly executed effects, including the demolition of one of the towers of Westminster Abbey and a wing of Parliament House, but none is more breathtakingly accomplished than the explosion on the Albert Bridge. You can bemoan the overbearing reliance on CGI in mob entertainment these days, but you must concede that it is thoroughly convincing. There is some rudimentary dialogue and a mole to be exposed (he was obvious to me), but it is more or less Gerard versus the barbarians and, after surviving a helicopter crash and crushing car roll, he gets the job done and manages a manly chuckle with Aaron at the end. The bad guys’ headquarters is in Yemen, but great care is taken not to mention a particular religion – the filmmakers wouldn’t want to be seen to be further inciting Islamaphobia would they? … If only I didn’t enjoy it so much.

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This is one of the strangest movies I’ve seen in some time. It begins with Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) arguing with somebody over the phone. We are unable to hear her words, for the audio is submerged beneath the unsettling soundtrack. Next we see her driving on a dark and lonely highway, and the car radio is reporting power outages in the area. The heavy portent reminded me of Janet Leigh’s fateful flight in Psycho. Michelle has a prang – jarringly shot by director Dan Trachtenberg – and she wakes up chained to a pipe and wearing just her knickers and a singlet. The bare room is not in a neglected motel, but a bunker built by Howard (John Goodman), a sort of fat Norman Bates in a flanny. Howard is obviously not the full quid, but he insists that he has saved Michelle from the apocalypse outside. Can it be true? His hideaway is fitted with all mod-cons, including an air purifier and a jukebox that builds on the kinkiness by playing Tommy James’s Think We’re Alone Now. Howard half-convinces Michelle and Emmett (John Gallagher Jr), another captive, that the event he has described has actually happened and when a crazed, blood-splattered woman comes bashing at the door it appears to them – and the audience – that his story must be fact. This is what keeps you on edge. Is there really a deadly nuclear cloud hovering outside? Or worse, mobs of alien invaders? A bearded Goodman is frighteningly sincere as the former navy man with a paranoid mindset – and let’s face it, if the news is anything to go by, there are a hell of a lot of similar wackos armed to the teeth and fanging their pick-ups around America’s god-fearing Midwest. Winstead, whom I’ve not seen since the marvellous Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010), is the twenty-first century’s typical heroine, displaying in equal measure susceptibility and guile, tenderness and toughness. She is one resourceful chick and Michelle’s ultimate liberation arrives in a rip-roaring climax. I loved it.

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THURSDAY 24 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON DUSTY BOOTS, MATTHEW ARMITAGE, KIT RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM TWO RIVERS BLUES BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM BLUE STREET SHUFFLE BYRON FRESH 7PM KIM MOXHAM BAND STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9.30PM BRADLEY STONE WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ NERY TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM AQUILA YOUNG BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 7PM ROCK’N’ROLL DANCING BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM DAN HANNAFORD TYAGARAH BLUESFEST CLUB MULLUM 7.30PM MARK SWIVEL LENNOX HOTEL 9PM JAM NIGHT TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE ACID BLEED RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 7.30PM FAT ALBERT PACIFIC HOTEL, YAMBA 9.30PM SCOTT DAY-VEE

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Fully Licensed Technicians Best Local Installers Best Quality Products

6680 9394

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

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CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

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All Residential and Commercial work

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Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

291958C

ALL TYPES BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Licence no. 60801C. 40 years exp. Paul..................0423 852559

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

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au......................... Nathan 0412 926441 CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com .....................66808097 AMORE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Eco-friendly ...........................................0429 726999

BUILDING TRADES

ARCHITECTURAL TIMBERS

(02) 6684 1001

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

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JACK MANTLE

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faithfullrossco@gmail.com www.eastcoastbushregeneration.com

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0427 272 853

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Lic. No. 270262C

SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

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

STAIRS

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS

0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696

WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553 MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum .........66841962 MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St .........................66841028 BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St .....................0467 660323

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CLEANING

20 Year+s Exp.

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

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EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

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EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 NERDWORKS Computer repairs, mobile technician ................................ 66846276 or 0413 379514 ZANEY PRODUCTIONS Apple Computer Services ..........................................................0403 398272 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT (Mobile) for small business Byron Shire Daniel..... 0422 804449 SAGARO MOBILE MAC SERVICES 24 years Mac experience ..........................................0435 353674

Roof and Pressure Cleaning Timber Maintenance Window Cleaning

Full Circle

fullcircleoliver@gmail.com

0419 789 600

35 years in local area â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes Phone Dick 6687 8418 & 0412 831 944 Dan 0423 877 102

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208

Free quotes Ph: Chris 0408 536 565

various implements available for limited access projects

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne â&#x20AC;˘ Excavator â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Roads â&#x20AC;˘ Clearing â&#x20AC;˘ House pads â&#x20AC;˘ Drainage â&#x20AC;˘ Carparks â&#x20AC;˘ Bush rocks â&#x20AC;˘ Rock walls

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

CONCRETING & PAVING vz

SALISBURY CONCRETING

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. â&#x20AC;˘ Residential Civil Industrial. â&#x20AC;˘ Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. â&#x20AC;˘ Steel ďŹ xing & formwork.

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

Civil domestic decorative & exposed aggregate For obligation free quote call Brett 0410 787 656

EXCAVATORS. ROLLERS. GRADERS. TRUCK HIRE. !"#$ %%& '!& ) * (

0418 665 905 Mullumbimby A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper ..0402 716857 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ............................................... Ian 0412 853479 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew .......... 0401 968173 or 66841424 BRENDAN POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction.........................0404 988222 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 R & J FIELD EARTHMOVING & BOBCAT HIRE All areas. Adam .....................................0423 101206

ELECTRICIANS

Lic. 1277786

FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. .............................................Ph Andrew 66841424 JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C ......0421 957506 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 .................Justin Myers 0458 773788

COUNSELLING PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com................66840469 JULIA BODKIN Psychotherapist/ SE trauma/ mediation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; globalspiritevents.com ........0403 652067

24 HOUR SERVICE

0439 624 945

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All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

CLEAN AS ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm ......................................0410 723601 FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)...........................0419 789600 Sanding and ReďŹ nishing, BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ...............Holly 0451 102239 Repairs and Maintenance, Internal Floors BRUNS VALLEY CLEAN TEAM Reliable, efficient, attention to detail..................... Cass 0457 198245 Richard Neylan richardneylan1@bigpond.com BYRON PROFESSIONAL 5-STAR CLEANING ABN, ins, 25 years exp, Kathy ...................0411 846816 0407 821 690 â&#x20AC;˘ www.facebook.com/DeckDoctor65 BYRON SHIRE DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE ............................................................0421 360961 GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Excellent service, reliable, efficient. Home. Bond. Office ....0405 437431 DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie .........0409 244424 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Oiled timber & deck maintenance (new business) ............0419 789600 DECK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS Free quotes. See localsearch.com.au for business profile ... 0410 062493

The Deck Doctor

JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c

CLOTHESLINES

Northern Rivers Clotheslines & Letterboxes

WE CAN REPAIR OR REWIRE YOUR OLD LINE â&#x20AC;˘ SALES â&#x20AC;˘ INSTALLATION â&#x20AC;˘ REPAIRS Contact Greg on 0403 555 690 or 6687 4442

COMPUTER SERVICES

BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448 AARDVARC www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & Southeast Queensland ...........0410 444187

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Education

0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

DENTISTS BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores .....................66803477 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby .............................................................66842644

DESIGN & DRAFTING

61 Stuart Street phone 02 6684 6235 www.mullummac.com Mullumbimby

ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

Please call Blair Rankin on

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SERVICES PTY LTD

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING Call Steven Butturini

Lic. No.

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

0432 331 633 for details

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We will not compromise on your safetyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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6684 8239 Michael Lamb providing Byron Shire with quality electrical services since 1984

www.mgelectricalservices.net.au E: info@mglamb.com.au M: 0417 025 019

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02 66 804 173 Lic: 154293c

0499 206 036

Reliable Affordable Fully Insured

Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

1/29 Brigantine St, Byron Bay A&I Estate 6680 8324 techie2481.com.au

CONCRETING Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

Jai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0467 482 948

Lic No. 262667C

email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable â&#x20AC;˘ Friendly â&#x20AC;˘ Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Quotes â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

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Not your average TECH shop

Lic.136717c

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901

Apple Certified Support

BYRON CONCRETE GRINDING & POLISHING

Environmentally Friendly, WIndows, Screens, Housewashing, Gutters, Paths and Driveways. FREE QUOTES. happy to work weekends!

Window Cleaning Professionals

0411 562 111 s

CONCRETE GRINDING & POLISHING

Byron Eco Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing Call Samuel on 6680 9123 or 0434 539 979. Byron Local for over 30 years.

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

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

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

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COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C.............0422 668582 SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .. 0416 043414 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ............................0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 RIC VESSIERE ELECTRICAL Lic 223948C Quality work, affordable rates ...... 0407 588181 or 66771195 SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C ...0438 350650 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C .............0450 631183

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PROPER JOB BOB

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

Call Bob on 0424 982 935 Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured

FENCING

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

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

• Prices are GST inclusive • Pick up Ex-Farm – forklift loaded • Cut fresh: require half day advanced notice • DELIVERY EXTRA 7am-4pm Monday to Friday

GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com NSW Lic# 204620C

www.jimsfencing.net

Same Day Response Major Credit Cards Welcome

Call

• Steel • Pool • Colorbond ® • Gates • Paling • Modular Walls • Feature Fencing

HANDYPERSONS

FARM PICK UP PRICES Soft Leaf Buffalo A grade $8/m2 – B grade $5/m2

6684 7380

131 546

A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Thomas Scott. Lic 275094C ......................0418 600576 MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ................0424 954388 A.S.A.P. HANDYMAN Carpentry, plaster, paint, bathrooms, studios, maintenance .......0405 625697 RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ............................................ 66844970 or 0405 325569 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable & friendly. $35/hr .....................................0403 793834 HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Service Byron Bay ...............................0414 109595 HANDYMAN – ODD JOBS Jon .......................................................................................0417 848234

HEALTH • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St.............................................................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street ..................................................................66844400 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com ..................66846090 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer .....................0402 230449

HIRE

Frameless and Semi-Frameless

GLASS POOL FENCING Byron and Beyond FENCING

0416 424 256

BEDNARZ, H & W, FENCING Specialise in pool, Colorbond & timber fencing ..............0417 491136 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt .............................0401 259882 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 BRUSH FENCING NEW & REPAIRS Call Dave ................................................................0419 692155

FLOORING

Flooring by Wallaces

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

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

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

0408 536 565 proud member of TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0420 528 373

www.oceanfloors.net.au ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs ..............................................Trent 0432 501721 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes ................................ Nathan 0420 215716 THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Ph Richard ..................................0407 821690

GARAGE DOORS

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE

Professional, Friendly & Reliable. Fully Insured.

0478 191 833

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

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, tip runs ............0405 625697 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed .................Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes .......66804704 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ...0402 487213 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ...............Joe 0407 065849 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores.......0418 792279 NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. For prompt attention call Geoff .......0428 544190 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ...0419 225124 ACREAGE MOWING, landscaping, all aspects of property maintenance. Ph Luke ..........0407 981636 CHEAP CLIPPINGS MOWERMAN Lawns, work guaranteed. Up to 1 acre............Adam 0419 260654 ACREAGE MOWING Cheap rates! 60 inch zero turn mower. Fully-insured. Julian...........0401 350156 ALUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified Greenkeeper, mowing & edges ..............................0410 378375 LAWN MOWING, TRIMMING & MAINTENANCE Jon ...................................................0417 848234 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BYRON BAY LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Property maintenance, reliable, insured .....0402 759245

Garage Doors & Openers

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

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Crane Hire

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www.byronbaycranehire.com – 0418 665 213 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ...........0421 661910

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

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

KITCHENS SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com................0499 771769 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks..................................................................................66857200 C & C KITCHENS Kitchens & Bathrooms. Quality at affordable prices ..................................66872275 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ...................................................0409 843689

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

LANDSCAPING

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208 VARENDORFFLANDSCAPES.COM Design & construct. Lic 39791 .......... 66845035 or 0414 842602 IPS Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing: integratedpropertyservicing.com.au ....0437 819087 GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329 RAPHIS PALMS 2.5m hedging and privacy....................................................................0421 866600 DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com ......... 66845035 or 0414 842602 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Design & construction. Lic 277154C ....................0423 700853 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply .............John 66841126 or 0431 745475 PAVING Since 1984. Free quotes, pools, driveways. Lic 154706C. Val .............................0422 659901 AUTHENTIC EX-KYOTO DESIGNER 17yrs+ exp. Consults, creates, maintains..............0427 423723

GARDEN DESIGN

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

GAS SUPPLIERS Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

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

ACREAGE MOWING

CALL Y TOM TODA FOR A FREE QUOTE

K ee pi ng it local

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

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

TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby .................................0488 094025 BYRON MOWER B’cutter, ch’saw, all small engine repairs. Pickup & delivery .................0429 707286 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate............0423 204218

LIGHTING Lighting Showroom Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron A+I Estate Free on-site consultancy 6680 7007 creativelightingsolutions.com.au

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

MOBILE MECHANIC

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 BLUE MTN GUTTERMESH Do it well, do it once.............................................................0418 662285 NEW GUTTERING Guttermesh, downpipes etc. Lic 26850C ...........................................0418 662285 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Guttermesh, Metal Roofing Lic 60414C Darryl Patterson..... 0414 889453

Mobile Diesel Mechanic / Marine Engineer 0416 164 638 earthandmarine@gmail.com • Mechanical repairs & maintenance • Hydraulics / hydrostatics • Services • Ride-on mowers • Small engines • Earthmoving equipment• Auxilary equipment • Vessels and yachts

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Serving Byron Shire

Lic: AU29498

Windscreens & Air Conditioning

NEIL A McINTOSH

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR â&#x20AC;˘ PLASTER REPAIRS CLEAN & TIDY â&#x20AC;˘ ALWAYS ON TIME â&#x20AC;˘ ALL AREAS Mobile: 0421 938 104 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 465 Uralba Road, Uralba

ABN 48867459605

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PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINERS PEST CONTROL

OSTEOPATHY

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6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES

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

OSTEOPATHY

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

02 6681 6555

Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900

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

PAINTING

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

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Painter and Decorator Over 30 years experience for a friendly hassle free job Licence No 97474

0412 794 364

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Protecting homes for over 15 years NO INTEREST FINANCE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FREE WHIRLY BIRDS

â&#x20AC;˘ Paint tile roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Repaint tin roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Repoint & rebed tiles â&#x20AC;˘ High-pressure cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ 10 year warranty on paint & workmanship â&#x20AC;˘ Interior/Exterior â&#x20AC;˘ Credit cards accepted

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

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

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REMOVALISTS

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Alison Daniel. Mon-Fri ................................66857517

BYRON BAY

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

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby.....................................................................66843255 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy ....................................................66857222 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ..........................66807207 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Millie Shield ...........................................66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838 PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ....................66843385 MARTINA DUEL Craniosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum............0432 322998 LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS Byron Bay .....0416 369698

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

PLASTERING

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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

R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C....................Adam 0422 248936 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & pressure cleaning, free quotes ......................0419 789600 COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733 METAL ROOFING Guttermesh, guttering, downpipes. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson .....0414 889453 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C ................................................0427 908129 KEEP ON PLUMBING, DRAINING & ROOFING Lic 121906C .........................................0410 469765 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos, 40 yrs exp. Dave ......0457 117654 ZAC MACTAGGART Metal roofing, reroofing, fascia & gutters. Lic No 223489C ..............0411 683003

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES

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

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

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WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING

Flooring by Wallaces

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

POLY TANK REPAIRS SERVICING ALL AREAS

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

Any Brand, Type & Size of poly tanks

TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob.....0410 428919

NOEL ALLEN 0415 169 734

TOWN PLANNING

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

JOE DAVIDSON Qualified & experienced consultant, DAs, planning proposals...............0402 405555

TRAVEL

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SMART RAINWATER SOLUTIONS Tank installation, cleaning, repair etc.......................0418 662285

WINDOW TINTING

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

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

WORK WEAR

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

ATAS A10923

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

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

TREE SERVICES

NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

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

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

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

131 546

STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores & surrounds. Ph Lindi .........................0432 340113

SOLAR INSTALLATION

New styles in store NOW WRITING SERVICES WICKED WORDS Technical writing, policy & procedure, wickedwords.com.au..............0432 472958

Arborist Horticulturist, Tree Removal, Vegetation Control, Mulching, Hedging, Pruning ABN 14159147467

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www.saegroup.com.au

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

2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840

TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew ......................................0412 558890 OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free Quotes ................ Lucas 0402 191316 AJ’S TREE & GARDEN SERVICES Lopping, edging, limbs. www.ajpenrithlawns.com .....0438 217665

6685 6807 6628 7333

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

6688 6433 0419 369 609 6628 1568

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

6684 3370 0417 759 777

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

4th SUN Bangalow 4th SUN Nimbin

6687 1911 0458 506 000

5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

0419 369 609 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

NICK’S TREE SERVICES Tree surgery & removal, chipping ...............................................0439 849332 BEANO’S Tree & Lawn Care Service. Tree removal/pruning. Lawn & garden maint .....0421 508044

Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

SWIMMING POOLS

UPHOLSTERY BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists.............................66805255

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

73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

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

VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010 NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au ...................................0428 694041

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MULLUMBIMBY POOL SHOP Water testing, Eco products, mobile service Lic 39126 .0418 666839 MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days ..........66843818

TILING

SHE TILES

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

Call Louise 0478 698 186

Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence

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

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

VISA ADVICE REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT Rebecca@byronbaymigrationagency.com.au .........0487 458047

WATER FILTERS

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

The Water Filter Experts

...forget pointless scrubbing

for home, commercial and rural properties

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

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

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1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

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

Call 1300 18 20 50

1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah

HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP ..... 66849137 or 0427347380 NORTHERN TREE CARE Consulting arborist, tree surgery............................................0414 186161

The expert in solar efficiency

MONTHLY MARKETS

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IN IN H

Water purification systems Home • Rural • Commercial Servicing your needs

$379

FULLY INSTALLE IN YOURD HOME

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

Third quarter March 2 New moon March 9 First quarter March 16 Full moon March 23 Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 T 0637 1918 2352 2 W 0638 1917 3 T 0639 1916 0038 4 F 0639 1915 0127 5 S 0640 1914 0221 6 S 0641 1913 0320 7 M 0641 1912 0421 8 T 0642 1910 0525 9 W 0642 1909 0631 10 T 0643 1908 0737 11 F 0644 1907 0843 12 S 0644 1906 0950 13 S 0645 1905 1055 14 M 0645 1904 1158 15 T 0646 1903 1259 16 W 0647 1901 1356 17 T 0647 1900 1448 18 F 0648 1859 1536 19 S 0648 1858 1620 20 S 0649 1857 1700 21 M 0650 1856 1737 22 T 0650 1854 1813 23 W 0651 1853 1847 24 T 0651 1852 1922 25 F 0652 1851 1956 26 S 0652 1850 2032 27 S 0653 1849 2109 28 M 0653 1848 2150 29 T 0654 1846 2233 30 W 0655 1845 2320 31 T 0655 1844

10:10

MARCH 2016

12:54 04:02 23:00 Moon High tide, set height (m) 1242 0153,1.44; 1412,1.24 1334 0248,1.42; 1516,1.19 1426 0353,1.43; 1632,1.18 1518 0500,1.49; 1745,1.23 1608 0600,1.57; 1842,1.31 1657 0652,1.68; 1930,1.42 1745 0741,1.79; 2016,1.53 1831 0829,1.87; 2101,1.63 1915 0916,1.91; 2147,1.72 2000 1005,1.89; 2233,1.78 2045 1055,1.83; 2322,1.80 1146,1.72 2131 2219 0012,1.78; 1240,1.58 2309 0105,1.74; 1338,1.43 0202,1.67; 1444,1.31 0002 0307,1.61; 1600,1.25 0056 0418,1.58; 1716,1.25 0150 0527,1.58; 1821,1.30 0246 0626,1.60; 1912,1.37 0340 0715,1.63; 1954,1.44 0434 0759,1.64; 2030,1.50 0527 0837,1.64; 2104,1.55 0619 0913,1.63; 2137,1.58 0711 0947,1.60; 2208,1.61 0802 1021,1.57; 2240,1.62 0853 1057,1.51; 2313,1.62 0944 1133,1.45; 2348,1.60 1036 1213,1.38 1128 0027,1.57; 1256,1.31 1219 0111,1.53; 1346,1.25 1309 0203,1.50; 1448,1.22

Astronomical data and tides Low tide, height (m) 0819,0.67; 2009,0.66 0927,0.69; 2110,0.70 1040,0.66; 2220,0.69 1146,0.59; 2327,0.64 1242,0.49; 1318,0.50 0025,0.56; 1330,0.38 0116,0.46; 1415,0.28 0207,0.36; 1458,0.20 0257,0.28; 1540,0.16 0347,0.23; 1624,0.16 0440,0.22; 1708,0.20 0534,0.25; 1754,0.29 0631.0.32; 1842,0.39 0733,0.40; 1934,0.51 0842,0.48; 2034,0.60 0957,0.53; 2145,0.66 1109,0.53; 2258,0.67 1214,0.51 0002,0.63; 1305,0.48 0058,0.58; 1347,0.44 0145,0.53; 1424,0.42 0226,0.49; 1457,0.41 0303.0.47; 1527,0.41 0339,0.45; 1556,0.43 0415,0.45; 1625,0.45 0452,0.47; 1655,0.49 0530,0.50; 1727,0.54 0612,0.54; 1801,0.59 0658,0.58; 1840,0.65 0650,0.63; 1928,0.71 0852,0.65; 2029,0.75

Times have been adjusted for Daylight Saving. 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 Birthdays ................................ 85 Bluesfest Accommodation ...... 84 Boats & Marine ....................... 83 Businesses For Sale .............. 84 Childcare ................................ 82 Death Notices.......................... 85 For Sale .................................. 83 Free Stuff ................................. 83 Funeral Notices ....................... 85 Garage Sales ......................... 83 Halls For Hire ......................... 83 Health Notices ........................ 82 Livestock.................................. 85 Lost & Found .......................... 85 Motor Vehicles ........................ 83 Musical Notes......................... 84 Only Adults ............................. 85 Pets......................................... 85 Positions Vacant ..................... 84 Professional Services ............. 82 Property For Sale .................... 84 Public Notices......................... 82 Removalists ............................. 84 Return Thank You.................... 85 Share Accommodation .......... 84 Short Term Accommodation .. 84 Social Escorts ........................ 85 Thank You ................................ 82 To Lease ................................. 84 To Let ...................................... 84 Tractor Repairs ........................ 84 Tradework ............................... 83 Tree Services .......................... 83 Tuition ..................................... 84 Wanted ................................... 83 Wanted To Rent...................... 84 Work Wanted......................... 84

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cbaker@bigpond.net.au or call 0401 056 894. Register for our first residential Just Write course at the Byron at Byron Resort on the Anzac Day long weekend 22–24 April. Contact Byron at Byron: 6639 2000

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Come on a six-week journey of self-discovery from $260. Group-based local courses; individual Skype sessions. Group online courses via Zoom. Next local course starts March 30. Candida Baker is a publisher, editor and the author of numerous fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. She has an MA in Art History. For more information and bookings email:

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

Upstairs Byron Surf Club 0448 807 798 Mon-Sat

Craniosacral Australia presents:

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Yoga, shiatsu & Massage • Classes for all levels • Timetable & enquiries • Health fund rebates 6wk Beginners Course starts Mon 4 April – 6pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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

14 Mullumbimbi St Ph: 6685 1742

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Health fund rebates available

Ph: 0406 181 352

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CHIROPRACTOR MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC

TREE SERVICES

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421

0402 323 910 SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES

Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga @ Vita Yoga Belongil Locals Monthly Pass $110 Locals Intro Week $30

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

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Successful solutions for any problem

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Mobile 0417 698 227

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HATHA YOGA CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL & GROUP FITNESS PARK SESSIONS

Fun, powerful, affordable.

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Rolfing Byron Bay Are old injuries still hurting?

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Ewingsdale Hall Heritage hall, full of character and surrounded by fig trees. Available for wedding bookings. www.ewingsdale.org.au

TRADEWORK

Martin Frank

FOR SALE GUITARS three for sale. Martin, Ovation & a Spanish guitar. Ph 0437702765 RECYCLED BUILDING TIMBER Many sizes, hardwood, tongue & groove flooring. Ph 0422641001 RED CEDAR SLABS 18yrs seasoned, local origins, good colour, 1 cubic metre, various sizes $4,500 neg. 5 x seasoned mango slabs 1600 x 800 x 40mm $200ea. 10 x 150 yo unique Oregon beams 250 x 250 x 1.8 $500 each. Ph 0413437726

TAROT, SINGING BOWLS LIVE MUSIC, ESSENTIAL OILS WORKSHOPS, PAST LIVES, REIKI, TANTRA, TWIN FLAMES, ASTROLOGY, CAFE & MORE.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

6685 8532

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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.

Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher

Tel: 02 66 859910 Mob: 0418 441 437 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com intouchyogabyronbay.com

Matt 0427 172 684

award winning fusion

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

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stretch with core stability

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wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm thursday

9.30am - 11am

Yogalates/Pranayama meditation bangalow

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10am - 11.30am

stretch with core stability

suffolk park

saturday

8am - 9.30am

stretch and strengthen

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health rebates available special: unlimited classes for 3 months $215 award winning DVDs available at our studios

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PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223

RETIRING BUILDER: Dewalt 18v battery tools in case: power saw, jigsaw, recip. saw, hammer drill, torch + 2 chargers, 2 new batteries (unused) and radio. NOT Li-Ion! VGC $600 ono. RYOBI trade table saw r/s tilt blade on legs, router mount $250 ono. 2400x1200 x half-inch sheet of steel, as new $300 + Bench to suit $150. Concretors 900mm bull float, as new, with handles $80. Entertainment unit IKEA white ash veneer suit flat-screen TV up to 1m wide 2-piece with drawers and shelves $200 ono. Filing cabinet 3-drawer green with keys VGC $100. Many other tools avail also. Ph 66845192 DOUBLE BED MATTRESS good condition, $35. Ph 66802615 BLUESFEST TICKET 5-day pass $500. Phone 0427874751 FRIDGE Beko 2 dr, 8 mnths old, 295L $320. Wash mach, top loader F&P, good cond $220. Dining table, timber, extends, 5 chairs $180. Burgundy leather sofa, matching recliner, vgc, $250. Timber coffee table $30. Bookshelves x 3 $20 each. Sideboard $30. 2 x Dbl ensemble beds & bedsides, drawers. 0413740918

OCEAN SHORES Wirruna Ave. Sat 8am. Antique furniture, jewellery, vintage stereo equipment, clothing & bric-a-brac HUGE VINTAGE RETRO COLLECTABLE FROCK SHOP Antiques, gold jewellery. Brunswick Heads Memorial Hall. Fingal St. Sat, Sun & Mon from 9-5pm SUFFOLK 9 Red Bean Close. Sat 8.30am. Women’s clothing & shoes, new & used, books, CDs, h’hold, bric-a-brac NAKED TREATIES 3 Marvell St, Sat 8-1pm, coffee machine/grinder, bar fridge, cushions, speakers, bar stools, books etc NEW BRIGHTON 6 North Head Rd, Sat 8am. H’h goods, furniture, plants, books STH GOLDEN BEACH 32 Gloria St Sat 7.30am. Combined huge sale. Clothing, vintage, toys, furn, crockery & glass etc

BOATS & MARINE

Outboard Motor 5.8hp Parsun 2 stroke Very little use, under 10 hours, in excellent almost new condition – $550. Contact 0414 854 214

MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970

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

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 44,000km 2013, 2.4L, exc cond, manual, 3dr, SUV, 4WD, sporty & agile, one lady owner, rego 12/16, full service hist, Bluetooth, tinted windows, cruise & more. Under factory warranty. $18,000. Ph Dave 0423355993

BARGAINS

FREE FIREWOOD Phone 66842916 after 7pm

2004 Hyundai Elantra auto 153088km 5dr hatch low km very tidy SN3817...........$5495 1991 Toyota Camry wagon auto rego 10/16 Great cond. great value SN5390 ........$2499 2010 Hyundai Getz manual 76891km Very low km like new SN0125.............$5995 2008 Toyota Camry 118150km auto sedan Fantastic cond. low km SN1102 ........ $10250 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara manual 4x4 121586km great cond. always popular SN9353 2006 Suzuki APV van 5dr manual 87467km Great for business or tradie SN4962 .. $8995

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

BARGAINS

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

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6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

DOUBLE BED, GARDEN PAVERS Please call 0421932219

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

MULLUM 49 New City Rd. Easter Sat 8-12. Lots of Bromeliads and other plants. Girls clothes sizes 5 to 12

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

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

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

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FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

Safe, beneficial, authentic yoga

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

Good Friday 25 March, 9am–3.30pm. Lennox Head Community Hall. Beautiful, hand-woven kilims & pile rugs

A&I HALL BANGALOW STARLIGHTFESTIVAL.COM.AU

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

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BYRON FLEA MARKET @ Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC), 1 Gilmore Cres, 2nd Saturday of each month 8am-1pm. Food, entertainment, vintage & pre-loved bargains. Next market on the 9th April. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840

TURKISH RUG SALE

THIS EASTER LONG WEEKEND FRI - SUN

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

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

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

Kirtan Breath Work Sound Meditation Cacao Ceremony

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COMPOST TOILETS

$30/m + delivery. 0424163784

Moonlight MYSTIC FAIR

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PH 6680 2630

WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388

TEA TREE MULCH FINE & MED. CHOP & COMPOST

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

YIN YOGA

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

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

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

NATUROPATHY ALLERGY TESTING MASSAGE

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HALLS FOR HIRE

BRAND NEW, UNOPENED 3-PERSON TREETENT FROM tentsile.com

We ordered one to take on our honeymoon then got given one as a wedding present! Stingray model with camo fly. We love sleeping supspended up in the trees with ours! Cost us $860 plus $60 p&h, so you get a saving of $120!

GARAGE SALES SUFFOLK 27 Redgum Pl, Sat 8am12pm. Combined neighbours garage sale STH GOLDEN 21 Rangle Rd. Sat 8-12. Books, clothes, pic frames & more

$800

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal

• ECHO CLASSIFIEDS 66841777 •

0408 210 772

CALL: 0420 287 009

2002 TOYOTA RAV 4 ‘EDGE’

3 door, 5-speed, manual, A/con, power steer, alloy wheels. Clutch is slipping. Priced to sell as is $2850 ONO. Colour black. Good condition.

0437 964 501

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FALCON BF 06 LPG, A1 cond, auto, sedan. $4500. Ph 0413851219

TRACTOR REPAIRS

TRACTOR REPAIRS

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

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

BUSINESS FOR SALE CLEANING BUSINESS Bangalow area Well-established cleaning business, great secure local client base, 28hr week. Average income $1000 wkly. All equip is included & training provided. $5,000 all offers considered. 0434403208

BYRON CBD Cosy studio right in town f/furn, self-cont, suit couple. $380pw 0410515093 after 3pm

BLUESFEST ACCOM. BRUNSWICK HEADS 1br ensuite room, 5 min walk to bus, $200pn for couple. Minimum 3 nights. Ph 0423615000 BLUESFEST WEEKEND accom private house, 3 dble rooms. $1000. 0448831385 MULLUMBIMBY Self-cont studio, sleeps 2, high ceilings, verandah, garden setting, Pay TV, $100pn. Ph 0413549439 BRUNSWICK new 1br fully-equipped studio, $1400pw. Phone 0403676521 NEW BRIGHTON lovely 3br house, close to festival, sleeps 6. Also lovely s/c unit, suit couple, Ewingsdale. Ph 0403022356 COMFY HOUSE IN FEDERAL Sleeps 5, $300pn, min 3 nights, Call Thom 66849345 BYRON CBD cosy studio for Bluesfest right in town f/furn, self-cont, suit couple. $150 per night. 0410515093

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833

The Pirate & the Gypsy Ladies & Gents Hair Saloon & Coffee Bar in Lennox Head

$95,000 NEG Built from scratch, from the SROLVKHG FRQFUHWH Ă RRUV WR WKH indigo drenched walls. Filled with treasures from near and far, there are three barber chairs, three mirrors, one basin and a bar. There are two other stylists working. Solid local clientele and clients who travel from other states and shires. The business has EHHQ UXQQLQJ IRU Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV QRZ Current owner is relocating to Melbourne. For further information please contact Hayley, haich_miles@hotmail.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE MULLUM Approved MO share, off-grid, 5 acres, house + massive studio with rental, amazing views $525,000. 0428132297

REMOVALISTS ANDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533 BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0402199999

NEW LISTING Bangalow $650pw Gorgeous character 3b/r fam home in quiet loc only 5 min walk to town, fully furn, gas cooking, d/washer, lawns included. Avail 1st April â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6Â mths. NEW LISTING Bangalow $680pw Brand New 3b/r home with open plan, polished floors, ens, gas cooking & entertaining deck â&#x20AC;&#x201C; low maint gardens. Avail April â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 mths.

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6687 2479

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Office/workshop space. 2br open-plan property. Suit business that requires space, ample storage, full kitchen, access to multiple phone lines (incl ISDN lines) & ADSL2. The main 105sqm room offers high ceilings, timber floors, windows overlooking gardens. Upstairs there are two separate office spaces, an 18sqm space with balcony and another smaller 16sqm space. 15 min to Byron, 10 min to Bangalow. $550pw incl elect.

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SHORT TERM ACCOM. SUFFOLK (Byron Hills) furn king room with BIR & ensuite. Share with 40s fem & cat. $250pw + plus bond, incl bills. Avail from 1 April for 1-6wks. 0414719680 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK charming 2br house, 2 months or more $550pw from 23/4. Ph 0410395368

SHARE ACCOM. FEDERAL share spacious country house, own bthrm, $190pw incl. 0448831385 MULLUM lovely old home, priv garden, close to town, 2 furn rms avail, $170pw & 180pw + bills. No pets. Sue 0415657304 BANGALOW large room, high ceiling, verandahs, $160pw. Ph 0427895700

16 Sansom St, Bangalow- $585 3 bed, 2 bath, high ceilings, carport, private garden, long term rental, pets neg, Avail now. Goremans Rd, EUREKA -$600 4 bed, 2 bath, polished ďŹ&#x201A;oors, modern kitchen, dlug, rural views, agistment avail, 50 acres, long term, yes pets. Avail early April. Tooheys Mill Rd, FERNLEIGH -$650 Timber farmhouse, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 living areas, country kitchen, pool, 7 acres, large shed, long term, lawns incl, yes pets. Avail early April. General Stubbs Dr, ROSEBANK -$630 Renovated, 4 bed, 2 bath, pool, 18 acres, 6 months only, yes pets, lawns incl. Avail now. For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

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BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 MULLUM 3-5br light-ďŹ lled character Qldstyle house, verandah overlooking large tropical garden, downstairs 2br rustic granny ďŹ&#x201A;at, garage, $600pw. View by appoint. 0414499300 MYOCUM McAuleys Lane, beautiful & peaceful, 2 lge br, 2 bthrm, lge vâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;dah, garden, carport $600pw incl elect/internet. N/s, no drugs or pets. Pref no children. Avail early April. Refs req. 0415202789 SUNRISE modern 3br, 1.5 bthrm tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;house, short walk to beach & close to shops/ bus. Good-sized brs, tiled living, openplan kitchen & dining. Fans throughout, SLUG. North-facing, courtyard. Avail 11th April $550pw. Refs req. Ph 0437808388 BANGALOW family home, 4br, 2 bthrm, pool, furnished, on acres, 1km to town, $850pw. Bond, references required. For 6 months from April 4th. Ph 0408663412 ROSEBANK beautiful 5br, 3 bthrm home, set on magniďŹ cent 93 acre organic Macadamia farm. Suit family or potential guest house. Expressions of interest. Phone Suzie 0431388044 BRUNSWICK HEADS 3-4br furn house, with large backyard & dbl carport, 3-6 months rental after Easter. WiFi & elect neg. $400-$450pw. Ph 0411148644

BYRON cute apartment, 1br, 50sqm furn in organic urban food garden oasis, 2km PO, non-toxic ďŹ&#x201A;oors & paint, parking space. Avail mid-May up to 3 mths ďŹ&#x201A;exi. $2400 per month incl bills. Expressions of interest only txt 0411296422 with details BYRON CBD Cosy studio right in town f/furn, self-cont, suit couple. $380pw 0410515093 after 3pm

WANTED TO RENT ARTIST needs serenely private 1-2br cottage w/ mains power. Great tenant, refs, long term. 0481875355

TO LEASE MULLUM ofďŹ ce/practitioner rooms avail full or part-time. Light, bright, tastefully furnished rooms; suit private or small group work sessions. Cathy 0400031240 URGENT STORAGE REQUIRED for local tradesman approx 6x4mts pref O. Shores area. 0417053708 CO-CREATIVE STUDIO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Byron A&I Desk & OfďŹ ces from $35-$100pw All rates: http://theworkpod.co Call Noli: 0457350504 Email: olivier@theworkpod.co ARTISTS WANTED to share studio/ gallery space in Byron Arts & Industry Estate. Tracey 0431092618 or 66845045 BYRON creative work / ofďŹ ce space, $70pcw, incl elect & net. 0431674377

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SEEKING French-speaking tutor for beginner. Newrybar, twice a week after school. Ph 0410341131 SCRATCH PATISSERIE Exp Pastry Cook required for immediate start. Above award wage. Mon-Fri afternoon/evening. Resumes: info@scratchpatisserie.com.au BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL $99 Barista Course. Ph 0417760599 GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxis & hire cars. Training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.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 photographer. Ph 0413627846

Psychotherapist Required for part time work at Sanctuary Recovery House. Please email your CV to

cathy@srhbb.com Applications close 6/4

Paid Position as a Face-to-Face Fundraiser. Work with our team fundraising for rainforest charities. Experience preferred but not essential as training is provided. Phone 0422 862 896 or email work@therainforestproject.orgÂ

Receptionist / Administrator

24 - 30 Casual hours in a fun, vibrant circus & activity centre Requirements: - Some weekend and evening work required - Excellent communication and customer service skills - Excellent ability to calmly handle pressure and busy situations - Excellent attention to detail and computer data entry skills - Cafe, Climbing & Circus skills an advantage. For additional information send CV & cover letter to accounts@circusarts.com.au www.circusarts.com.au

STAFF REQUIRED Casual employee for local retail store Dr Moose. Photoshop skills essential. Includes some weekend work. CV to moreforthedrawer@bigpond.com PASSIONATE CHEF URGENTLY REQ FOR THE BELLE GENERAL. Immed start, Full-time, breakfast/lunch. Be part of a great team. Email resume to: hello@bellegeneral.com or call Jacqui on 0402174698 CHEF REQUIRED for busy Lennox Head restaurant, approx 30-35 hours pw. Professional, energetic team player for fast-paced kitchen. Perm residents only. lennoxheadpizzaandpasta@gmail.com Casual Assistant Accounts Clerk Experience required in invoice entry, bank reconciliation, payroll to assist Accounts Manager. Experience with online accounting software such as Saasu desirable. Approx. one day per week in Byron Bay. Please send short resume to cassie@alkaway.com.au

BARISTA

COFFEE SHOP iN MULLUM Experienced & local only. 0431428108 SOUS CHEF Byron Bay Brewery is seeking a strong experienced Sous Chef. Must be reliable. Email resume to: manager@byronbaybrewery.com.au HOUSEKEEPER(S) POSITION Byron Bayside Central Motel, locals preferred Email: info@byronbaysidemotel.com.au

CASUAL WORK

Women of all ages (over 18) and styles: we have tasteful nude photo/video projects to express yourselves creatively and earn $250 cash and upwards. Call now, appointments still available. Alicia 0407112550 CHEF required. 30-35hrs/wk for Helix Cafe, Bangalow. Ph 0438061108 or email justin@helixcafe.com.au BOOKING AGENT Casual P/T, hrs vary week to week, taking intermittent calls throughout the day, work from home/own ofďŹ ce. Answer phone & email enquiries. Knowledge of Gmail & booking calendar, good phone manner & customer service, efďŹ cient with pleasant relaxed attitude. Please send resume to: australianschooloftantra.com QUALIFIED BEAUTY & DT THERAPIST min 5yrs exp, P/T. Email resume hello@besalonspa.com.au RECEPTIONIST Byron salon P/T send resume to hello@besalonspa.com.au

WORK WANTED

Window Cleaner

10yrs exp, quality. John 0411842117

Phone for bookings or drop in anytime Shop 10, 7 Lawson St, Byron Bay Ph: 0459 590 507

EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215

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

BYRON A&I ESTATE shop/ofďŹ ce space, business opportunity, shopfront, great location, road frontage, own entrance, parking, WiFi, elect $280pw. 0413827009

New Brighton

*RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED* We have reliable tenants waiting... Contact our ofďŹ ce today for an obligation-free appraisal.

OCEAN SHORES $390pw, 1 bed, Unit NORTH OCEAN SHORES $470pw, 3 bed, 1 bath, slug, House THE POCKET $320pw, 1 bed, Fully furnished, Flat MULLUMBIMBY $600pw, 4 bed, 2 bath, House

WANTED TO LEASE: WAREHOUSE MULLUM Industrial Estate. Will consider any size. Ph 0421504120 or 0422114404

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 ofďŹ ce box

OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR Role involves: Invoicing, Liaising with customers and suppliers, Internal coordination, and logistics. Full time, immediate start. employment@talulah.com.au

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Died 19 March, aged 85 A familiar sight in the community of Mullumbimby for the past 20 years, along with his wife Meg, Henry Clarke died peacefully at home last Saturday of pancreatic cancer. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 29 March, 1930, Henry was an architect, artist, pilot, inventor, traveller and a wonderful storyteller. He advised on a number of local projects, including the redesign of the Middle Pub, and contributed to several art exhibitions. He was an adviser to the Senior Citizens Autumn Club and was also Secretary Treasurer of the Mullumbimby Model Flying Club. Henry loved living in Mullumbimby and will be much missed by his family, (including children Suzanna, Jacque, Philip and grandson Zaki), and many friends.

Greg McQueen 16.6.1966 – 17.3.2016

Love, Marcus, Alice, Meg, Anne, Boone, Eloise and Sadie.

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A Magpie took wing on St Patrick’s Day in Brunswick Heads. Greg was strong and brave to the very end. After battling his body for many years, Greg left his mortal self.

Lots of love mum, dad, Stepha, Toddles, Ruby, Jono & Corndog

RETURN THANKS THANKS to all who came out & celebrated the life of Ian ‘Hoss’ Hosken on Saturday. The amount of love and support felt by the entire family was overwhelming and it was great to honour such an amazing man in such a colourful and joyous way. A special thanks to Paul Jameson for organising & MC-ing on the day, the committed team of people setting up & packing down, all the delicious food prepared, the musos, DJs & production crew, the beautiful flowers & foliage and for the special words spoken. His legacy lives on through the memories we have shared with him. RIP Dear Hosso!

DEATH NOTICES QUINN Patrick Owen ‘Pat’ of Mullumbimby 2.5.33 - 18.3.16 Dearly beloved husband of Elaine. Loved & admired father of Mark, Debbie, Tony, Paul & Joanne. Wonderful friend & father in law to Wayne, Meg, Karen & Dean. Adored Poppy Pat to Jacinta, Natasha, Sarah, Ian, Jeremy, Karlee, Meika, Sophia & Lincoln.

• Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend The Funeral Prayers of Christian Burial for Pat to be offered at St John’s Catholic Church Murwillumbah St, Mullumbimby On Thursday March 24th, 2016 commencing at 1.00pm (NSW). At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to the Mullumbimby Lawn Cemetery for interment.

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Lily is a lovely ten-year-old tortie. What a sad turn of events. Imagine reaching an age when you can slow down and enjoy the well earned comforts of life, only to lose everything, and suddenly be launched into the cold hard world without a home. No comfortable bed in the sun, no dreaming on a warm human lap. Instead of this poor Lily is in a strange, challenging environment. She is small, has a sweet gentle personality, and is quite undemanding. Lily will be just so happy to be able to share her days with a human friend. Ready and waiting. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

Please desex your kittens & puppies From Greg the day before he passed: ‘I want the notice to say “Celebration of Greg’s life”… It’s a celebration of life. It’s not a celebration of passing. I’ve probably had three big loves in my life: Family and friends, then Collingwood, then cooking. Everything’s a celebration. Not y’know, “too bad, too sad”. Drink orange UDL, whatever you like. I love beer, so whatever. *** Greg’s family surrounded him last week to hold hands together, then open them for him to fly. His life was celebrated today, Wednesday March 23, at Melaleuca Station and the Mullum Leagues Club. In heaven he joins his beautiful daughter Jody Angela. Together they watch over Greg’s wife Angela, his three sons Sean, Tom and Patrick, his grandson Harry, his parents Patricia and Kevin, and his mother-in-law Marie, along with all his relatives and friends.

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This is beautiful Cael. He urgently needs a new home due to a sudden change in circumstance. Cael is 10 years old, great with humans of all ages and is fine with other dogs. He is very fit having gone to the dog beach every day since he was little and has no medical issues. He is desexed and vaccinated. He knows all his basic commands and is an easy going fella. If you can give Cael a permanent loving home please contact Companion Animal Welfare - Lissie 0488 415 444. Visit www.cawi.org.au or our Facebook page to see our other dogs who would love to find a home.

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MICHAEL LEON Passed away peacefully at 2.05pm, March 19, 2016. Much loved father of Michele (dec), Nicholas, Luke (dec), Eloise and Michael. Loved by his eleven grandchildren. Michael Leon will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life to be held at the Uniting Church, Dalley Street, Mullumbimby on WEDNESDAY 30th March, 2016) commencing at 2pm. MICHAEL CURRIE FUNERALS 6684 6232

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Mates over Merit: The Women in Media Report A blokey culture that rewards ‘mates over merit’, tolerates sexual harassment and abuse, pays lip service to work-family balance, and perpetuates the gender pay gap has been exposed by a landmark survey of women in the Australian media. According to the survey by Women In Media, a mentoring, networking and advocacy group supported by the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance: • Discrimination remains rife, with policies ‘on paper, not in practice’: Only 11 per cent of respondents rated them ‘very effective’. • 41 per cent of women said they’d been harassed, bullied or trolled on social media, while engaging with audiences; several were silenced, or changed career. • Only 16 per cent of respondents were aware of their employer’s strategies to deal with threats. • Almost half (48 per cent) said they’d experienced intimidation, abuse or sexual harassment in the workplace. • A quarter of the women who’d taken maternity leave said they’d been discriminated against upon return to work. Some said they’d been put on the ‘mummy track’. • One in three (34 per cent) said they didn’t feel confident to speak up about discrimination. • There’s evidence of an entrenched gender pay gap (reinforced by research from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency of a 23.3 per cent gap in the sector). ‘Progress towards equality for women in media is disappointingly slow,’ Tracey Spicer, national convener of Women

in Media, said. ‘While there are more women than ever before working in the industry, they still dominate the lower-paid, less-powerful positions. ‘The media are often called a mirror of society, but are failing to reflect our diversity.’ Katelin McInerney, director of MEAA’s Media section, said the union would use these findings to work with media employers to ‘fully harness the incredible potential of their female workforce’. Strategies include audits and action on the gender pay gap; improved procedures to deal with social media harassment; and anti-discrimination policies to be put into practice. ‘Outdated attitudes and ineffective policies are holding women back from making their fullest and most creative contribution to the media landscape, at a time when innovation, diversity and new ways of thinking are desperately needed to help our industry transition and meet the challenges of a new digital era,’ McInerney said. ‘While we have secured some improvements, media companies have been slow to adopt pay transparency, superannuation during parental leave, and dedicated family violence leave.’ The survey was developed by the national steering committee of Women in Media and researcher Beverley Uther, and conducted by iSentia. It collected data from 1,054 Australian journalists between September and December 2015, with 91.8 per cent of the respondents being women. The full survey is available for download at www.womeninmedia.net.au.

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Sport

Swim star juggles study and pool

Ocean’s 17 state-of-the-art swimmers

A main beach Byron swim was part of the preparation. Pictured are coach Adrian with Jake, Tom, Ashton, Milos, Jonah, Luke, and Alby and taking it easy are Alice, Sashi, Lucy, Daisy, Mollie, Gemma, Vindi, Jahla, Meg and Charlotte.

Seventeen local swimmers’ cutting edge has earned them a right of passage to compete at a state swim in Sydney. The event is part of the NSW state swim team in the primary and secondary schools swimming program, which will be held from April

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3 to 7 and the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Team coach Adrian Filipic of Ocean Shores Aquatics says they are going to be well prepared. ‘There have been some amazing results along the way’, he says, ‘including many records broken.’

Other outstanding achievements include Tom Cheek taking out the the 11yrs Regional Age Champ, while Gemma Edwards, 12yrs, was crowned The Regional Girl Swimmer of the meet. The team are all looking forward to a great adventure.

Mullum-Bruns kids super mascots

Champion swimmer Moesha Johnso rises most days at 4.30am to fit in a two-hour training session before heading to Southern Cross University’s Gold Coast campus for her biomedical science studies. The 18-year-old Tweed Heads local is focused on the upcoming Australian Swimming Championships, which will see some of SCU’s best swimmers line up behind the blocks to race for the chance to fulfil their dreams with selection into the Australian Olympic and Paralympic teams for Rio in August. ‘This is my first Olympic selection trials. It would be amazing if I make the Aussie team but it’ll be tough,’ said Moesha. ‘When you get a

chance to swim among people who take the sport as seriously it’s really inspiring and motivating. ‘My goal is swimming at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018.’ Moesha’s studying SCU’s new Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree as a pathway to becoming a surgeon. ‘Luckily SCU offered biomedical science from this year, which worked perfectly for me in terms of not having to travel to the north end of the Gold Coast, plus SCU fits in with my training schedules and the campus is really close to home,’ she said. ‘Having flexibility with my studies is important with all my training. I come to campus for three units, then the

fourth one I do online. SCU is really easy with communicating about times I may miss with swimming and helping me arrange other things. The staff are friendly and care about me and all the other students.’ Moesha said she was grateful to secure a Summerland Credit Union Scholarship through SCU’s Rising Stars Scholarships program. ‘The Summerland Credit Union Scholarship is a huge help with buying textbooks and the other costs in getting established at university,’ she said. The Australian Swimming Championships are being held from April 7 to 14 at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Adelaide.

Water polo is a winner for Mullum Saturday was a massive day for the kids from the Mullum-Brunswick Soccer Club. A record squad of 36 mascots and their accompanying entourage of parents and fans took control of Suncorp Stadium at an A-league fixture of epic proportions. Reigning champions Melbourne Victory could do little to suppress the current table-toppers Brisbane Roar after they were gifted with the good fortune of being invited

to run out onto the pitch with 11 of Mullumbimby’s most experienced Miniroos. Finishing the first half in a dominant 2–0 position, space was vacated for 15 of our brightest junior footballers to attend to half-time entertainment. With time between for a quick television interview by our junior female representative, Frankie, while 10 more up-and-coming Miniroos took to the field under the

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guidance of our senior club mascot, Kol Dimond, in a dazzling display of football finesse that clearly inspired the Roar to finish their second half in even stronger form, closing out the game at 5–0. Many, many thanks to the good folk at Brisbane Roar for their continued support and friendship, with the biggest little club in the Shire truly living up to its name. A special mention to Rozanne Burley and Andy Pinches of the Roar for all of their efforts.

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In this week’s edition of dob-in-a-mate, congrats to Paul Banister from his buddies at First National Byron Bay. Paul played for Mullumbimby in the Far North Coast Water Polo Championship. The Mullumbimby team took out the B grade championship, not a bad effort considering the average age of the team was over 50.

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Book fair Friends of Libraries Byron Annual Book Fair at the Byron Surf Life Saving Club on 9 April, 9am–5pm and 10 April, 10am–1pm. More than 10,000 items of books, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, games, magazines. Refreshments for sale.

Chem free landcare Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare fortnightly working bee Saturday 26 March, 9am–1pm, at Brunswick Heads Crown Land Reserve site. Meet at the end of South Beach Road fire track gate. More info 0478 272 300 or www. byronshirechemicalfreelandcare.org.

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

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

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

Cuppa Tea Choir Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre and Dynasty Music present Cuppa Tea Choir directed by Janet Swain on Tuesday mornings at the Neighbourhood Centre, 55 Dalley St, Mullum from 10.30am.

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

Bridge club Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club Mondays and Saturdays 12.30 for 12.45pm start. Visitors welcome. If you need a partner please ring Phyllis Keyte on 6684 1103.

Meditation Tuesday Insight Meditation with Radha Nicholson, Ellen Davison and others. Weekly at The Yurt Temple Byron, 7.15– 9pm. All welcome. Evening supported by dana (donation). Buddhist meditation teaching and practice now at the Living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela on 0438 858 842 or mishaela@si.org.au. Dzogchen Study Group – 4th Saturday of each month at Brunswick Heads Community Centre. Contact Katie 0417 798 726 or

U3A Brunswick Valley

Digital Skill Share

PAN at Club Mullum

U3A Brunswick Valley Tues 29 March at 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Brunswick Heads. Steve Brierley, CEO of St Vincent’s Hospital (Lismore), will speak about the history of this unique institution. Phone 6685 1732.

Digital Skill Share Byron Bay, 3 days of workshops for activists and people working for a better world! 3–5 May 2016 http://actionskills.org/byron2016/

Art by members of PAN Practising Artists Network Byron Bay until 4 April at Club Mullum Art Space, Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club.

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William McManamey, 24–30 March, paintings, photography, installations, historic images of Blues and Roots Festival musicians.

returns to the Brunswick RSL Hall in Fawcett Street (behind Caltex) on Sunday 27 March, 2.30 till 4.30pm with live music from Hide the Potato with caller. Enquiries Court 6685 0072.

Byron Beachside Markets Saturday 26 March at Denning Park 8am–4pm. Stalls of all sorts, live music by Hayden Hack Infusion and Luke Vasella.

Camera Club Ballina Camera Club digital meeting Thursday 24 March at 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre. Enquiries Mark 6686 6915.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Hildegard of Bingen, 12th cent feminist, visionary & mystic, visual presentation by Anna Parker, Thursday 24 March 1–3pm, at Masonic Centre, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623. qld@shenpenaustralia.org for more info. One-hour guided meditation 12–1pm, Wednesday and Thursday. All levels welcome – www.yogapeace. com.au. Buddhist meditation with Pairoj Brahma every Wednesday in the yurt at Temple Byron, 7.20–9.20pm. No fees. Ph 0423 241 916.

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

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BRFSN seeks members BRFSN Steering Committee currently seeking expressions of interest from creative, active and driven new members to include on our 2016 steering committee. Applications close 31 March. More info, application forms www.futurefeeders.org/brfsn.

Chant for Peace, 3 April 4.30–7.30pm, Civic Hall Mullumbimby. Free, donations welcome, bring yoga mat and/ or towel. Meal provided. RSVP text to 0422 106 016 for catering. See http:// bit.ly/chantp.

Tuesday 5 April, Seniors Day Celebration at the Byron Community Centre, drumming 10.30am, mayor’s brunch 11.30am, choir and Seniors Short Film Festival 2pm.

others. Confidential meetings in Byron Bay 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Westpac Bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933 Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia

you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay.com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.

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

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

Craft group The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Come and chat, enjoy a cuppa, the company and your craft. Bring lunch and whatever else you need. All welcome. Do you prefer patchwork and quilting? Come along on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.

Library fun Baby Bounce session Mullumbimby – Tuesday 11.30am, Brunswick Heads – Friday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Friday 10am. Storytime for toddlers and preschool children Mullumbimby – Friday 10.30am, Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am.

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

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

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

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

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Each Thursday during term time the Brunswick Bush School takes kids 6–13 years out into the bush to learn, grow and connect with each other. Facebook: Brunswick Bush School and email: brunsbushschool@gmail.com.

Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am– 4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq Liz 6684 2622 nights. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am-2pm.

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

Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from

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

Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters practise public speaking and leadership through our community-run course. Meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay; www.byronbaytoastmasters.org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays at 7pm, Presbyterian Church Hall in Mullum. Please call Satisha 0402 134 390 for more info.

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

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

Liberation Larder Volunteers needed for new dinner service every Mon from 4.45 - 6.45pm. The charity collects, cooks and distributes nutritious food to over 550 people per week in the Byron Shire. There is also a variety of other roles. Please contact Helen Hamilton on 0439 409 655 or visit www.liberationlarder.org. au or our Facebook page.

Byron FLEA Byron FLEA at the YAC (1 Gilmore Crescent) 2nd Saturday of every month from 8am till 1pm. Free stalls for young people. Call Lotte 0490 026 840.

Byron Girls Group A fun, creative and supportive group for girls aged 12–18 every Wednesday 4–6pm at the Byron Youth Service. Contact Lotte 0490 026 840 for details.

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

Bay Community Singers is a singalong group for seniors and anyone else who likes to sing. Mondays, Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Entry by donation. 0417 277 211, info@ raisetheroofsinging.com. Please note: This section is intended for non-profit community groups, not for invitations to free events followed up by paid workshops.

Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If

Dr Nick Rose, Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance activist and author of Fair Food. Joined by a panel of local food activists and Helena Norberg-Hodge.

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RSL Auxiliary Ladies of Mullumbimby are holding a street stall and guessing comp on Thursday 24 March starting at 8.30am at the taxi rank. Items include cooking, plants and books. All donations welcome.

Seniors Day

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Bangalow CWA meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-2pm and second Monday of each month 5-7 pm in the Main Street rooms Please join us for craft, community awareness and companionship. Phone Di 0412 376 034

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1. Bird sings rap like Archer! (7,6) 9. Dud fruit (5) 10. Foreigner brings in large fig (9) 11. Lighter composer for marriage broker (10) 12. Festival sounds like doom (4) 14. Illicit love in the territory – an unknown innovation (7) 16. Disaster about right, a time for an ill-used and uncomplaining victim (7) 17. Complaint from worker about bad lime (7) 19. Zero, fifty, unknown, a thousand, transcendental, one hundred – the components of the games! (7) 20. Teases the children (4) 21. Curried stew with Chifley and an American girl in the state of Kolkata (4,6) 24. Not Communist – a Middle Eastern religious monument! (5,4) 25. Amin order: a style of speaking (5) 26. Great jazzman’s arrangement of tune long liked (4,9)

1. Great jazz sax player nicknamed ‘The Bird’ (7,6) 9. Citrus fruit (5) 10. Throttler, also variety of fig tree (9) 11. One who runs a dating agency, marriage broker (10) 12. Carnival, festival (4) 14. Something new, often a toy (7) 16. Piece of rough material for scraping mud off footwear (7) 17. Illness, complaint (7) 19. Title of games held every four years (7) 20. Children, young goats (4) 21. Indian state, capital Kolkata (4,6) 24. Great cathedral of Paris (5,4) 25. Particular style of speech or language (5) 26. Great jazz bandleader and composer (4,9)

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DOWN 1. Great tenor sax player, nicknamed ‘The Hawk’ (7,7) 2. Let in, confess (5) 3. Property owner, such as a laird or a squire (10) 4. Intense emotion, also a drug (7) 5. Idiot, brainless person (7) 6. Gentle, sympathetic (4) 7. Chart in which features such as mountains are raised above the surface (6,3) 8. Great jazz sax man whose surname is the first name of 1 down (7,7) 13. Relating to islands and people of the South Pacific (10) 15. Proved. Endorsed (9) 18. Of the years between 12 and 20 (7) 19. Type of ground grain used in porridge (7) 22. General term for milled grain, especially corn (5) 23. Search, look for (4)

1. Tenor sax legend, confusingly known as Michael (7,7) 2. Publicity note: time to confess (5) 3. Light bearer? A squire, or even a laird (10) 4. It’s simple about Century Street – it’s a sheer joy! (7) 5. Boss follows the tune, but he’s an idiot (7) 6. A good sort? (4) 7. 51 in a knot with Burridge; back to Last week’s solution N116 the 3D chart (6,3) L 8. Another sax player produced more L E T H A R G I C A E R E A A talent, once (7,7) B U S H I D O N E B 13. Noisy plane crash in the South O T S F T E R E P O T F R E E L Pacific area (10) A O R R 15. I went out with Kilmer before – and D E P O T E M B R O proved it! (9) I E L Y U N 18. Support, complain, drug – it’s a S T R E E T C A R S difficult time (7) C H Y L I M P O R T A N T A 19. Raise your Tao before me and a P E A U A U large; healthy breakfast … (7) L A C O N I C L A G 22. … this is what it is! Grain first! (5) E A D E E H R E S E T 23. Look for Mr Singh in the audience (4) S A N D Y

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