Byron Shire Echo – Issue 32.04 – 05/07/2017

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Mullum Civic Hall was packed to capacity on Saturday to hear Julian Burnside QC give the Ralph Summy Annual Lecture and award activist of the year to Adrian Burragubba and Murrawah Johnson. Burnside spoke of the small incremental advances in human rights throughout history while Adrian and Murrawah were given a standing ovation. The night was hosted by the Ngara Institute with MC Sally Packshaw. Photo Jeff Dawson

Council’s big road budget features bypass Cr Paul Spooner (Country Labor) says that Council are ‘counting its chickens before they hatch,’ over the inclusion of the Byron’s Butler Street bypass within its operational and capital works budget. Council’s press release on Friday claims that of the $115m earmarked, $54m will be ‘spent on capital works and roads programs; this includes the Byron Bay town centre bypass at an estimated cost of $20m.’ Staff later clarified with The Echo that Council intended to contribute $4m to the project. The $20m figure appears to rely on a $10.5m promise when former MP Don Page retired in 2014, as well as a further $5.5m from yet-tobe-approved government grants to

make up the bypass cost shortfall. If the grants are not provided by the state government for the bypass – $16m in total – Council would be left with a significant shortfall to complete the bypass. Cr Spooner told The Echo, ‘Council does not have the funds available to complete the bypass. Council should not be seeking to fund the shortfall in a $20 million project for the Byron Bay bypass from ratepayer funds. ‘Funding for the bypass should be coming from the state government. It was the state government that approved the West Byron development. It is the state government that will be the cause of escalating the traffic congestion into Byron Bay for years

to come. At the moment the Butler Street bypass is a road going nowhere while the rail corridor land through Byron Bay continues to grow weeds.’ Apart from the bypass, Council’s capital projects in the coming financial year include the Bayshore and Ewingsdale Roundabout ($4,300,000), rural north and south bridge renewals/upgrades ($2,560,000), cycleways for Byron Bay, Ocean Shores, Bangalow and Suffolk Park ($1,243,300) and Broken Head Road renewal ($1,191,600). Other roads to be upgraded include Byron’s Bangalow Road, Mullum’s Pine Avenue, Rifle Range Road intersection at Lismore Road and Byron’s Paterson Street. Q See pothole story on page 5

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An extraordinary Council meeting to discuss the West Byron development has been called for Thursday July 6 from 4pm at the Station Street chambers in Mullumbimby. It comes as residents and some councillors met Monday night at the Byron Community Centre to work out a strategy against. The Echo understands their proposal includes a satirical West Byron advertising campaign. A detailed report by senior Council staff member Shannon Burt, who heads the Sustainable Environment and Economy department, has concluded that the development, as presented, is not in the public interest. The land is located on a large parcel of land opposite the industrial estate on Ewingsdale Road, and has been the subject of strong public opposition over many years owing to environmental and traffic factors.

Foisted development Despite that opposition, state government bureaucrats and the planning minister have recently forced the proposal through on behalf of the developers. This includes overriding and amending planning policies. Particular issues that face the development according to Ms Burt are, ‘traffic and biodiversity,’ which, ‘have the potential to result in significant environmental and social impacts.’ QLD-based company Villa World, in partnership with Sydneybased developer Terry Agnew, are aiming to subdivide the first section into 290 lots that will provide 330 to 360 dwellings. It is expected to be the largest

suburban project for Byron Shire in a generation. While Byron Shire Council is the consent authority, the Northern Region Joint Planning Panel (JRPP) has the function of determining the application owing to the cost of construction exceeding $20m. In Ms Burt’s report, she suggests Council request ‘the JRPP to hold a public briefing meeting after the exhibition has ended, and invite any person who made a submission to present, before the assessment report is finalised.’ Throughout her report, Ms Burt points to planning inconsistencies, including ‘consent has not been provided for most of the lots associated with the later stages.’ She says there is no owners’ consent for works on Crown Land and Council-maintained road reserve on Melaleuca Drive. The application contains detailed information regarding the stage-one component of the application, she writes, ‘but no information is provided to enable a proper assessment of the concept plan for the whole of the development.’ Ms Burt says that given Council has recently adopted the West Byron DCP, ‘The applicants could, if they chose, now withdraw the current staged DA application and resubmit the stage-one component only. At this time, they have not done so.’

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The importance of being philanthropic Mandy Nolan

In a world where eight people have the equivalent wealth of the world’s poorest threeand-a-half billion, it is hard to believe that anything like trickle-down capitalism actually exists. But there are some positive models for change right here in our region, where privileged people are committed to making a difference to the lives of people in their local communities. John Callanan is the chairman for The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF), which is committed to meeting these needs. The foundation kicked off in 2004 with a very simple vision. Put simply by John it’s about ‘helping people move out of disadvantage.’ And that’s exactly what has been happening. ‘We started with zero funds and we currently have $1.2 million,’ says John, ‘and since 2005, we have given away $1.09 million.’

Cyclist critical after accident in Byron Bay A cyclist remains in a critical condition following an accident in Byron Bay on Monday. Police are unsure of whether he collided with a car, as was earlier reported. About 12.30pm on Monday July 3, a 70-year-old man was riding his pushbike east on Bangalow Road. When he was about 650 metres from the intersection with Coopers Shoot Road he came off his bike and impacted heavily with the road. Q Police are calling for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them on 6685 9499 or at the Byron Bay police station.

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According to Callanan, the fundamental difference between foundations and charities is that foundations are a sustainable model. ‘Donations are pooled and invested in perpetuity. Only the profits are given away each year. In doing this, we are building a legacy for the future. As a charity, you might raise a million bucks,

give away $700k, and spend some on admin, but then you have to raise the money all over again the next year. Community foundations are the fastest-growing form of philanthropy in the world he says, with 57 in Australia alone. ‘We have the largest footprint of any group in Australia; we cover areas from Tweed to Grafton, all the way up past

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Free events While the tenth annual Arakwal Naidoc film night was held at Byron Community Centre last Tuesday, there will be a family fun day at Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre on Wednesday July 5 from 11am, plus the official Bundjalung of Byron Bay Family Cultural Day on Thursday July 6. It’s a gathering at Railway

Bunyarra Dancers at Monday’s red, yellow and black flag raising at the Mullum Council Chambers. Photo Jeff Dawson

Park, Byron Bay, from 10am which will proceed to Main Beach at 11am. There will be a cultural showcase, including Aboriginal dancers, music, loads of activities for the kids and a free barbecue. The national theme for

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West Byron not in public interest: staff report that concludes that continued from page 1 application indicates, ‘that a Koala Management Plan fill material will be obtained (KPoM) is not required. from local quarries.’ She writes, ‘No information She says, ‘Each of the areas is provided to indicate that the required quantities are avail- of vegetation should be looked able locally in the timeframes at individually to determine required, and no information whether there is more than 15 regarding numbers of trucks, per cent of koala food trees in haul routes or other potential that stand of vegetation.’ As for biobanking, which impacts of bringing that quanis the removal of sensitive tity of fill to the site.’ There is also ‘no indication and rare ecological areas in given for total fill amount for exchange for ‘credits’, Ms Burt says there is ‘no agreeoverall concept plan.’ Ms Burt also disputes ment in place to identify the developer’s assessment where and how those credits North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

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will be provided’. Byron Residents’ Group spokesperson and councillor Cate Coorey is calling on residents to get involved and come to Thursday’s meeting. She said, ‘We have to let Council and the JRPP know what the community thinks about this ugly, overdeveloped suburbia being dumped on this sensitive site.’ The West Byron DA is on exhibition until July 12 and is available at http:// bit.ly/2taUKg2. Q See Mary Gardner’s story on page 26. The Byron Shire Echo July 5, 2017 3

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Raine and Macy Dolman settled in for Friday night’s double feature, a screening of Zootopia and Big Friendly Giant at the annual Bangalow drive in. Photo Jeff Dawson

FedRocks out on July 15 A major fundraising event to assist with the continued maintenance of Jasper Corner in Federal will this year be a big music gig entitled FedRocks’17 to be held Saturday July 15 from 6.30pm. Organisers say that ever since the collaborative effort during the Save the Heart of Federal campaign, the Federal community has been going from strength to strength.

Regular use ‘The old church is now in regular use for a wide range of activities and is looking alive and healthy with its new

paint and beautiful stainedglass window. The area between it and the hall has been landscaped while lots of other general maintenance has been going on too. But there is always more to do.’ ‘Come along to this night to continue that support and have a rocking good time… it’s just what the hall was saved for!’ Entertainment will be from the Round Mountain Girls, Burning Hands and Kat Cooper. Tickets are available at the door. Visit www.jaspercornerfederal.com.au for more info.

Taking to the road for the fourth year driving, the Byron Writers Festival is taking a select few authors on the road to Casino, Glenn Innes and Tenterfield on the StoryBoard bus. The series of workshops, discussions and conversations is free and open to the public ‘so come in by the fire, take a load off and enjoy the company of some of Australia’s finest writers,’ said Festival director Edwina Johnson. Spoken-word artist Miles Merrill and novelists Sophie Green and Jennifer Down will leave their lattes to saddle up with jillaroo tour manager Zacharey Jane. They will hit Casino on Monday July

share these three amazing writers with literature lovers in the bush.’

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Jillaroo tour manager Zacharey Jane. Photo Jeff Dawson

31, Glenn Innes on Tuesday August 1 and Tenterfield on Wednesday August 2. ‘This is the fourth year of the Byron Writers Festival Road Trip. It has been a great success, boasting an award-

winning alumni and inspiring great writing such as Nick Earl’s novella Vancouver. ‘The northern rivers tablelands is so rich in Australian folklore. We are thrilled to take the road trip west to

While in each town, the posse will be sharing their penmanship with local readers and writers in a series of workshops, discussions and conversations, thrashing out the rival merits of bush poetry v rap, rural romance v post-punk fiction. The evening events will be off-the-page entertaining, with something for book lovers of all ages. For more information visit www.byronwritersfestival.com.

New trucks for local SES and fire crews A new $325,000 fire truck was delivered to the Byron Bay Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) last week, as was a $179,000 emergency response truck for the SES Mullumbimby Unit. NSW minister for emergency services Troy Grant (Nationals) says Byron’s new Mercedes-Benz Class 2 fire truck ‘has the latest equipment and technology’, which will boost the capacity of firefighters to deal with fires, accidents, chemical spills and other emergencies.

Ben Franklin MLC (Nationals) added that in 2015/16, Byron Bay firefighters responded to more than 284 fire and emergency calls. ‘The new truck means the 16 retained firefighters at this station are better placed to protect the community when the need arises.’ Meanwhile, Mullum SES’s new Mercedes-Benz Light Storm Vehicle will make up the government’s five-year, $46 million operational fleet funding pro-

ject, Mr Grant said. Mr Franklin added, ‘This vehicle will help boost Mullumbimby’s team but will also help the surrounding community as they respond to flood, storms and other emergency jobs, quickly and efficiently.’ He added, ‘NSW SES Mullumbimby Unit is a small but key group of 37 volunteers.’ ‘In the last 12 months they have responded to 320 requests for assistance, including 31 flood rescues.’

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Potholed and falling apart – a closer look at Byron’s roads Hans Lovejoy

Do we get value for money when it comes to road repairs? At the June 22 Council meeting, resident Ivan Saric presented councillors his own assessment of the condition of Coolamon Avenue and the workmanship of roads in the Byron Shire. He told the gallery he recently moved to the area. ‘My car’s suspension has been trashed,’ he said, and he questioned whether the thickness of the road is adequate. ‘I don’t believe it is a funding issue, it is sloppy work,’ he said. In the same week Council admitted the Shire’s 502 km of roads were indeed falling apart. Staff said in a press release on June 20: ‘Roads that were built many years ago on poor alignments and on poor sub-base were never going to withstand such a harsh climate and intensification of vehicular traffic.’ ‘Chronic under-funding of essential road maintenance and renewal by successive councils has well and truly come home to roost.’ What’s needed, says general manager (GM) Ken Gainger, is road reconstruction over ‘many kilometres of sealed roads across the Shire,’ which costs $715,000 per kilometre. Road repair will accelerate now after councillors and IPART approved a rate rise (special rate variation) in May. The extra revenue will be dedicated to infrastructure renewal says the GM; it’s a condition that is part of the IPART [Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal] approval. Expenditure each year will be audited by the NSW auditor-general, says the GM. Additionally, roads to be upgraded are not being chosen ‘on political or community advocacy imperatives, but rather they were selected as part of a sophisticated strategic asset management approach which analyses and prioritises works based on their condition, usage and expected lifespan.’ And on top of all this, annual roads expenditure has increased, says the GM, ‘from $4m in 2012 to $16m in 2016.’ The Local Roads and Drainage department are responsible for renewal and repair. Along with that crew,

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Infrastructure asset audit Council’s Infrastructure Services manager Phil Holloway and his staff undertook an asset audit not only of the road network, but all of Council’s infrastructure assets prior to the rate hike in May. His department found that 42 per cent of sealed roads were considered poor, 35 per cent fair and just 23 per cent good. Unsealed roads were not as bad off, with ‘30 per

who are employed by Council, are contractors who are awarded the job through a tender process. Local Roads and Drainage falls under Council’s largest department, Infrastructure Services, and is headed by Phil Holloway. Infrastructure Services also look after water, sewerage and open spaces, such as sports fields and children’s parks.

cent poor, 10 per cent good and 60 per cent fair.’ Bridges and footbridges, however, need attention, with only 34 per cent of them considered good. Similarly kerbs and gutters rated 64 per cent as poor, while 18 per cent were fair and 18 per cent good. As for causeways, 29 per cent are poor, 21 per cent good and 50 per cent fair.

has seen a positive change in Council’s financial outlook, management and culture, especially after the Finance Advisory Committee was established in late 2010. Cr Cameron said, ‘The creation of this and other committees enabled councillors to see how resolutions impacted on the budget, and gave a better understanding of how the organisation works.’ He says that the Internal Audit Advisory Committee was brought in just before the As for oversight, there are state government made such three main committees that committees a requirement for independently look over the all councils. operation of that department ‘I’m not convinced that (and others): the internal au- tendering gets best results,’ he dit advisory committee, the says, ‘yet I haven’t seen anyfinance advisory committee thing that is a better process.’ and the community infraAnd it appears there are no structure advisory committee. specific audits carried out on These committees – and the Local Roads and Drainothers – are made up of coun- age department; only on the cillors, staff, and members tender process that employs of the public who are gener- contractors. ally experts in that field. They The Echo asked, ‘Is it admeet every three months and equate that there is no indeall meeting agendas and min- pendent oversight of that deutes are available online. partment?’ He replied, ‘There Deputy mayor Basil Cam- are four budget reviews annueron is on all three committees. ally, in addition to community He told The Echo that over membership of the transport the years as a councillor, he and infrastructure committee.

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‘The community also have a say through the community strategic plan. In 2016, the entire financial health of Council was tested independently by the IPART, with a particular focus on Council’s plans and ability to reduce the roads and drainage works backlog. ‘Through this process, additional funds raised as part of the special rate variation are quarantined for roads and drainage.’ Within committee meetings where tender contractors are discussed, most are marked ‘confidential’. The Echo also asked, ‘Do you support Council’s being more transparent with these meetings by publishing them in full – except where costs are associated with the tenders? From memory you have previously supported such an idea but I understand no councillors have pursued this’. Cr Cameron replied ‘Yes.’ ‘We got behind with roads a long time ago,’ Cr Cameron says, and claims tourism is one of the main drivers for the worsening of roads. When asked if the proliferation of secondary dwellings have also had an impact, Cr Cameron replied: ‘Yes – although I voted for secondary dwellings DA costs to be reduced around six or seven years ago, I raised the issue at the time that traffic could increase if more infill housing were built.’ Another aspect of Council’s asset management is the requirement by the state government for councils to provide a replacement value cost. Cameron says, ‘All these assets [roads, land, buildings etc] now have a replacement cost, based on depreciation. ‘But who will buy it? This is not a saleable asset – it’s an artificial view, which actually looks bad because it increases depreciation charges that can result in a deficit.’ Yet one of the main improvements for Council management in recent times, says Cameron, is that asset audit evaluations have now been completed and will be available online. ‘We have never had this before,’ he says, ‘and an asset management system is now in place and being improved each year.’ Q For more info on commitees visit www.byron.nsw. gov.au/committees.

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Stars of Byron raise $15k for cancer At a fabulous gala event earlier this month, five locals teamed up with local dance teachers to raise money for the Cancer Council NSW (CCNSW).

Showcase The Stars of Byron Shire Dance For Cancer showcased the performers, including deputy mayor Basil Cameron and Bay FM’s Danny Salfield. Hannah Brooks community relations co-ordinator for CCNSW said: ‘It was an amazing community event that has raised an incredible $15,000 for Cancer Council NSW.’ A great show was put on by all the performers at the Mullumbimby Services Club and the ‘community was in high spirits and everyone we’ve spoken to about the night had a ball,’ said Hannah.

Butts killing marine life Binning butts was a key message for Positive Change for Marine Life and Mullum Cares as they braved the cold streets of Byron early Sunday morning to assess the litter left in the streets. Sasha Mainsbridge from Mullum Cares said, ‘The overarching sense from our action was that ciggy butts appear to pose the biggest risk as they were simply in much higher numbers and they will very easily wash from the footpath into the gutters and then down the drain.’

It became clear that, ‘most of the food vendors are good guys who do a decent job of cleaning up. The real risk of litter ending up in the drains occurs when late-night revellers litter the streets long after the businesses have performed their final cleanup for the night.’ ‘We are hopeful that Council will include public place ashtrays in their research into the problem of smoking and smoking litter in the Byron Shire,’ continued Mainsbridge.

Stars and Dancers 2017, from left to right: Hayley Sturgess, Danny Salfield, Susan Tsicalas, Basil Cameron, Jo O’Connor, Clement, Candice Leigh, Amanda Allen, (front) Kim Dowling and Issara Ketkul. Photo supplied.

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Double win for Mullumbimby High School at science competition Mullum High has again excelled at the recent 2017 Northern Rivers Science and Engineering Competition, held at Southern Cross University. Students won both the day event and the three-day competition, obtaining the highest score overall.

They also won the day event in last year’s competition. Science teacher Carlos Fratti said, ‘What is important is to see the students having fun and being challenged.’ ‘They showed great problem-solving skills and teamwork during day. When the

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announcement was made that our school had won, I could see how happy the students were with their achievement.’ The win was followed up with a presentation of short videos of the events at a school assembly. ‘It was hilarious!’ said

Carlos. ‘The whole school had fun and laughed watching these videos and acknowledging the participants for their achievement.’ ‘There was a great feeling of community and pride by the whole school. It was a great experience.’

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A trial of new siren-equipped shark-spotting drones by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) that started Saturday July 1 has been extended to include Byron Bay. Although it is the fifth DPI drone trial, this is the first time the unmanned aerial vehicles will hover along the Byron coastline as part of the NSW Shark

Management Strategy. And if you hear the screeching noise of a loud siren, get out of the water quickly, as this is the first time the drones will be equipped with this real-time warning system.

Siren activation Pilots will view the highdefinition video footage and can activate the siren, alerting swimmers, surfers and life savers, simultaneously.

The ear-piercing sirens, only used to alert surfers and swimmers if a dangerous shark is nearby or a situation is dangerous, are designed to save lives. The drones will operate every day during the upcoming school holidays, weather permitting. Operators will fly drones over Evans Head, Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay beaches capturing real-time

footage. Part of the trial will focus on gathering footage that can be used with algorithms to develop software that automatically identifies shark species. Drones and helicopters spotted more than 571 dangerous sharks last summer claim the DPI. Until July 16, DPI contracted helicopter pilots will work with drone operators during the trial.

Micro dwelling company emerges from college New local small business Micro Living Australia is off to a great start, thanks in part to the Byron Community College. Julia Chant teamed with her former partner to work through the business planning while studying a Certificate IV in New Small Business. The business aims to manufacture expandable, contemporary designed, offgrid optional dwellings that are location flexible, easy to install and can suit a variety of budgets. The multi-use dwellings offer a solution to various pressing social issues

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and the increased demand for housing owing to a growing population.

Julia says the course stretched her thinking to include long-term goals of the business, which impacted on the short-term strategies she developed. Julia says, ‘The intimacy and accessibility of the tutors made the study experience very supportive and conducive to effective learning’. Q The Certificate IV in New Small Business commences again on July 24. There are fee subsidies offered by the NSW government. For more information, call 6674 3374 or visit www.byroncollege.org.au.

Nats to hold Lismore preselection for next MP Owing to the retirement announcement of Lismore MP Thomas George (Nationals) at the next state election in 2019, an open ballot for the next Nationals candidate for the Lismore electorate will be held November 18. Mr George has served the electorate of Lismore since 1999. A press release from his office said that during his time in parliament he

had served as the Nationals’ whip, on numerous committees, and rose to the position of deputy speaker, which he currently holds. Mr George said, ‘It has been an honour and a privilege to serve the people of the Lismore Electorate since 1999.’ Nationals’ state director Nathan Quigley said he recognises ‘Thomas’s history of delivery for the electorate.’

‘Thomas George has been a staunch and effective representative for the Lismore electorate. You need only to look at the Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment to see the practical and positive impact his advocacy has delivered for the area,’ Mr Quigley said. Quigley says a physical ballot to preselect a Nationals candidate will include

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Local News Snack-food firm ordered to pay $10k to worker Are you missing a tyre? dundant in August last year after putting forward a case to be paid unpaid overtime and correct entitlements under the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing Award. He told the commission that, after making this request, he was offered a $1,000 annual increase in wages, which he refused.

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A Bangalow-based snack-food manufacturer is considering whether to appeal a decision by the Fair Work Commission, ordering it to pay $10,000 compensation to a South Sudanese refugee over an unfair dismissal case. The factory worker for Byron Bay Superfoods won his case last month after the commission found the company unfairly and harshly dismissed him, deciding it was not, as the company claimed, a genuine redundancy. The commission’s vicepresident Adam Hatcher ordered the company to pay the worker, Nathaniel Garang, $10,694 in four instalments by

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the end of September this year. Chief executive of the company, Paul Owies, told The Echo that his company lawyers were considering whether to appeal the decision and would not make any further comment. Mr Garang, who had started at the company in 2014, had claimed he was made re-

He alleged the company then informed him his position was being made redundant and asked him to leave the business in August 2016. Mr Garang told the commission he had been required to work unpaid overtime and asked to take annual-leave days when the business, which

makes a range of snack foods including Wallaby Bites, was hit by activity downturns. In his decision, Mr Hatcher said that even if it were a genuine redundancy, proper consultation processes had not been followed.

Former refugee The worker arrived in Australia from South Sudan as a refugee in 2005 and married in 2008. He has three children and described himself to national media as ‘a proud Aussie’ after becoming an Australian citizen in 2009. Mr Hatcher said Byron Bay Superfoods’ conduct following the dismissal of Mr Garang ‘can only be characterised as vindictive’.

A woman is appealing for witnesses to a spare tyre which fell off a vehicle and hit hers on Monday June 26 at around 1.20pm while driving down Gulgan Road towards Uncle Tom’s from Brunswick Heads. Gabrielle says it caused $3,000 worth of damage. ‘It went straight through our radiator, aircon unit,

front bar and sensor cover. ‘The driver did not stop; neither did the four other cars that have potentially witnessed this taking place. ‘We would be so grateful if the owner could contact us as it will be covered under your insurance and you can get your tyre back!’ Gabrielle is on 0451 061 944.

Clarkes Beach dunes in danger of collapsing Beachgoers are being warned to stay clear of dunes at Clarkes Beach because they are in danger of collapsing as a result of coastal erosion. Council’s director of infrastructure services Phil Holloway said the area had been subjected to significant coastal erosion in the past week. ‘People sunbaking are urged to not sit close to the erosion

escarpment and not allow children to play or dig under the dunes,’ Mr Holloway said.

Starved of sand ‘Clarkes Beach is currently starved of sand owing to limited sand bypassing off Cape Byron and insignificant southerly swells over the past few years. Plus, we’ve had higher than normal high tides

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The merits of non-factbased clickbait farming In an age of social media, advertisers may well question what is the point of advertising in a newspaper to get their message across. Just like other sectors, mainstream newspapers across the western world have been hit in the revenue belt. Thankfully, The Echo – which is 100 per cent locally owned – has not seen that downturn. Hyperlocal newspapers – and other local media – still underpin a sense of community in most places and therefore remain the most trusted vehicles for news, analysis and advertising. Yet disruptive new technologies have created huge changes in the way we do business. As pointed out by founder of the file-sharing website piratebay.org, the biggest hotel chain owns no hotels (Airbnb) and the largest taxi service owns no taxis (Uber). You can add Facebook and Twitter to that list; they own no news-gathering service, yet control much of the western world’s media narratives. Despite that, they claim they are not news organisations. As such, they are not held accountable for the content they publish, let alone the tax they avoid across the globe. And as a community, we need to ask if that’s okay, because this represents high-end corporate perception management and a concentration of profits that is unaligned to localised aspirations. The pursuits of corporate interests invariably clash with noncorporate ideals. Localisation has no financial reward for giant US online shopping chain Amazon, for example, which intends to take on Australia’s food market, currently held by Coles and Woolies. ABC’s 4 Corners reported recently that before the US election in November 2016, Facebook sacked a crew of journalists who looked over what news was being posted. The journalists removed news that was known to be ‘fake;’ however, that clashed with the company’s commercial imperatives. It spawned non-fact-based clickbait farming. A major player to emerge has been Cambridge Analytica, whose psychographic profiling through Facebook helped Trump win. As reported by www.newsweek.com on July 8, Cambridge Analytica’s Alexander Nix boasted to a crowd of investors how his company appeals ‘directly to people’s emotions, bypassing cognitive roadblocks, thanks to the oceans of data it can access on every man and woman in the country.’ Psychological tendencies exploited through big data are being finely tuned like never before. Cambridge Analytica uses the OCEAN personality scale, which is an acronym for openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. Clearly suggestions from random unknown clickbait farmers on a feed do manipulate and sway individuals for political gains. With nearly a fifth of the word’s advertising being captured by social media, it’s worth thinking about whose back these corporations have. Hans Lovejoy, editor

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f Tony Abbott was still playing his favourite sport of rugby union, he would now be sitting on the sideline nursing a yellow card. Actually, of course, he would have been expelled from the team long ago for consistent disloyalty and indiscipline, but let us assume that he had remained on the field until last week, when Christopher Pyne became a little tired and emotional among his colleagues at the Black Hand pissup, and boasted about how well his mob were doing against Abbott’s own team. Pyne’s musings were deliberately leaked to Abbott’s friend and supporter Andrew Bolt. This was an indiscretion – perhaps a penalty, but certainly no worse than that; after all Abbott’s mates have undoubtedly said more and worse in their regular sessions in their den, the Monkey Pod room of notorious memory. However, it was enough to provoke Abbott into a frenzy, and the former leader charged across the oval, swinging in all directions. Clearly a sin-bin offence, if not an immediate sendoff. But the sideline critics of the right insisted it was all Pyne’s fault and that he was the one who should be sacked. And it gave Abbott a great platform to address the secretly funded right-wing lobbyists of the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) about his latest Trumpian manifesto: Make Australia Work Again, or, more accurately, Battlelines 2.0 – revisionism that contradicts and repudiates much of Battlelines 1.0, but who cares, that was years ago. The IPA speech was less a vision than a declaration of war – on Malcolm Turnbull and his supporters specifically, but more broadly on moderates everywhere and anywhere. This has always been the way Abbott operates: shoot first, ask

questions later. But despite the sniping, the undermining, the wrecking and the carnage, there are glimpses of an agenda that might inform a resurgent neoconservative Liberal platform, led either by Abbott himself or by one of his acolytes, and that prospect should make us very nervous indeed. Much of it is sheer populism – slash immigration, abandon the clean-energy target, stop the wind farms, build a new coal-fired power station (several, in fact, enthuses Abbott’s ally George Christensen), stop all new spending (except, of course, defence – preferably

The Abbottistas, and even some of the Liberal so-called moderates, are mounting an attack on the separation of powers that would make Joh Bjelke-Petersen look like Thomas Jefferson.

by Mungo MacCallum nuclear – and possibly some infrastructure), get tougher on terrorism and be more patriotic – definitely more patriotic than Turnbull and his wimps. But behind the Hansonite bombast there is a more sinister, authoritarian overtone. Among Abbott’s demands is a referendum to neuter the senate, which won’t happen and which would be defeated soundly if it did. But that is just the start of it: the Abbottistas, and even some of the Liberal so-called moderates, are mounting an attack on the separation of powers that would make Joh Bjelke-Petersen look like Thomas Jefferson. It is not just a matter of George Brandis stacking the Administrative Appeals Tribunal with his Liberal cronies; all parties indulge in the patronage of jobs for their boys and girls. Peter Dutton wants to be able to override the independent Tribunal altogether and replace it with his personal

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abolish the minimum wage follow the same pattern. And they even dragged in the cops: Paul Kelly (the pompous pontificator in The Australian, not the great singer-songwriter) reckons the Victorian police should be on trial over charging his spiritual idol George Pell – Abbott’s fellow rugger bugger – whom, absurdly he classes as a victim – perhaps potentially a holy martyr, agreeing with the primate’s description of his travails over the saga of child abuse within his church as ‘character assassination’. Well, if he really wants to see some character assassination, he might look at some of the campaigns in his own rag – Gillian Trigg will do for a start. But this is not about consistency, let alone principle. It is an increasingly desperate attempt to shore up the crumbling edifice of the far right. And this means abandoning what were its most cherished

shibboleths, most notably private enterprise. Turnbull, the Labor Lite traitor, has already intervened in the market for gas and is intent of buying (read: turning into a national monopoly) Snowy Hydro. He is seriously considering a special loan deal for the Adani mine and using public funds to set up the inland rail line, and that’s just for starters. But Abbott, with his coal-fired power stations that no private investor will touch, is going way beyond that. And then there is the science – crap, of course, but whether it is real or not is beside the point. What matters is the politics: so alternative facts are adduced to dismiss any serious action on climate change. Although to be fair, there are genuine fundamentalists within the Liberal Party – at least one has his doubts about evolution. This, perhaps, is why the far right is talking about a struggle for the soul of the party. Their opponents are more likely to call it a struggle for the arsehole of the party. In all, it is a program for a regime that can most charitably be described as a socialist theocracy, similar to that of Abbott’s mentor, Bartholomew Augustine Santamaria – although the Abbott version would be considerably more totalitarian. The demand for a strong leader – the fuhrerprinzip – is at its core, and oddly enough Captain Catholic, the Mad Monk, knows just the man for it. And it is worth noting that Santamaria always rejected the Liberal Party – he distrusted it and never in his long life did he vote for it. He did not like capitalism as such, but he found the modernity, the trendiness, of its leaders from Menzies on, even more distasteful. So perhaps Abbott is following that tradition as well.

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Planet Byron Thank you, Dylan O’Donnell (Byron Bay Observatory) and team, for the star-studded program of scientists and astrophotographers at the inaugural Star Stuff, festival of the Cosmos. Gold stars for how well organised it was, the sessions’ contents and quality of presentations, the atmosphere created at the venue, the number of give-aways provided, the friendliness of volunteers, and most importantly for visitors, the fine weather. Looking forward to next year’s event. Yvonne Jessup Byron Bay

Flood action Jillian Spring’s desire to ‘get onto some action’ (Letters, June 28) ignores the fact that all the engineering ‘solutions’ she proposes were looked at

in great detail over ten years in the preparation of the current Floodplain Management Plan, and they just didn’t deliver. Take the Readings Bay rock wall – Jillian is not happy about the 14mm reduction in flood level at New Brighton from removing the internal wall and lowering the wall between Readings Bay and the river, and wants to dredge Readings Bay as well. The only computer run that includes this is one with the internal rock wall removed, the bay dredged, and the north breakwater lowered to half-tide level over a length of 150m. The benefit of all this work (several million dollars’ worth?) is a reduction of 20mm at New Brighton for the 1987 flood. For the onein-100-year flood, lowering the breakwater lowers the

flood level at New Brighton by 80mm. Removing the Readings Bay training wall adds an extra 3mm benefit, and the dredging adds a further 1mm. The consultants add, though, that these results depend on assumptions about the relative timing of the storm surge component, and with different assumptions these works could increase flood levels at New Brighton. They conclude that ‘even substantial and expensive modifications to all the training walls will not lead to a significant improvement in flood levels at New Brighton.’ So just what ‘action’ do you want, Jillian? Matthew Lambourne Mullumbimby

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ward in Byron Shire recently is heartening. Council’s participation is a vital part of the picture and the recent Affordable Housing Summit was a significant move. Now Council is following up by identifying proposals it can consider supporting as pilot projects. Hopes for progress in the near-term rather than in the sweet bye-and-bye are encouraged. A project that was added to Council’s list, (6–3 in favour), at the council meeting just past is the Bruns EcoVillage. In its second phase of development the ecovillage is designed to function as a housing co-operative. Village residents will take responsibility for the administration of the whole operation and a key feature is all houses built will be retained in perpetuity as affordable rental accommodation. The co-operative owns the properties, tenants have lifetime tenure and cannot be bought out, sell out or be kicked out (unless for serious abuse of co-op rules). Thus the renter’s home, the security of shelter nominated by the United Nations as a basic human right, is protected. The BEV project has the potential to expand the affordable housing stock in the Shire permanently, rather than for just as long as it takes for market forces to catch up. An additional benefit to the community is that the costs of providing a significant number of units of affordable housing can be transferred from the public to the private sector. We are in a housing crisis in Byron Shire that is taking a huge toll on individual lives

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Progress on bed tax, holiday letting, and even roads Congratulations to Cr Michael Lyon for moving that Council act against illegal holiday letting in residential areas. As long as Council sticks to issuing penalty notices, this is risk free, effective, and lucrative. Richardson, as readers will recall, claimed that there is no legislation against illegal letting, and that Council could not stop it ‘even if we wanted to’. (Echo, 24/1/17)

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Lyon has outlined the correct first step: get lists of offenders from agents. That will also provide the dates on which offences occurred. The risk now is that Richardson will derail the process. The Echo has reported Richardson as posting: ‘We have no choice but to jump back into the trenches and fire off litigation missiles.’ No. That would be stupid, expensive, time-consuming,

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to the rate rise we can (and do) expect improvements in our efficiency at fixing roads while the backlog of works is being addressed. In response to Rod Murray, Cr Ndiaye recently attended the annual LGNSW conference and spoke to a successful motion to lobby state government to allow for a bookings tax. It is a start but my conversations with other councils show me that unless as a council you are in a hightourist area, a bed tax is not top of the priority list. Finally, can I make a callout (hopefully not to deaf ears) to improve the level of respect in our dialogue please? Cr Michael Lyon Mullumbimby Q Victims Of Holiday Letting (VOHL) congratulates Byron Shire Council for lifting the four-year moratorium on prosecution of unauthorised tourist and visitor accommodation (illegal holiday letting) at the June 22 general meeting. VOHL has always lobbied Council to prosecute, including in the NSW Land and Environment Court (LEC). Holiday letting is development without consent and undermines state planning legislation. This has been confirmed by numerous LEC cases including the benchmark Dobrohotoff v Bennic case in 2013. VOHL estimates that there are more than 2,000 illegal holiday lets in our Shire.

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Junta Ikeda has taken a step towards becoming Australia’s next Grandmaster by winning the Balatonlelle International GM Tournament last week. The Balatonlelle GM tournament, where Ikeda was seeded sixth in the invitation-only, 10-player round robin, was the main event in the 35th edition of a large chess festival held adjacent to Hungary’s largest lake. Over the past two months Ikeda has been competing in Hungary, a country whose proliferation of testing tournaments have attracted ambitious young players since well before communist rule ended in 1989. As usual for Australians starting on the European circuit, Ikeda had a baptism of fire, finishing second-last in the May First Saturday GM tournament in Budapest. By the time Ikeda returned to that city for the June First Saturday he was a tougher proposition, finishing tied for second place despite a loss to fellow Australian Justin Tan. From Budapest Ikeda travelled south to Balatonlelle where good play and good luck combined to give him clear victory, 1.5 points clear of Belarus GM Andrei Kovalev. The luck came in the sixth round against the bottom seed, 14-year-old

This includes a growing number of whole houses let through Airbnb, Stayz and other operators, leading to an even smaller supply of permanent rental accommodation. This is further damaging our residential areas and our social fabric. One aspect of this was shown in recent ABC News reports with an emphasis on homeless women in Byron Shire. We commend Council for its June 22 resolution, which includes issuing notices to real estate agents, letting agents, website hosts and tenants, to gather information about the illegal use of a holiday let. VOHL has worked constructively with Council in developing its policy of regulation and is disappointed that state government, through the Parliamentary Counsel, has removed many of the protections we saw introduced to protect residents and their right to peaceful enjoyment of their homes. Why is it that what’s good enough for Gosford Council is not good enough for Byron Shire Council? We have not seen any explanation. VOHL advises residents who are affected by an illegal holiday let to lodge a complaint with Council compliance when any incident of damage to their residential amenity occurs. Contact Council on 6626 7000 or email council@byron.nsw.gov.au. Doug Luke Coordinator, VOHL vohlbyronbay@ mullum.com.au Indian Nagpal Vardan, who, playing White, had outplayed Ikeda. In the diagrammed position a simple choice such as 35.Qc6 would soon have ended Ikeda’s resistance. However, Vardan preferred 35.g3?! and was shocked by Ikeda’s response 35...Ne5! There was still time for White to secure the full point via 36.Qc8+! Kf7 37.Qc3, rendering 37... Qh3 impossible because of 38.Ng5+, but the teenage rising star missed this finesse and went for 36.Qc3?! answered powerfully by 36...Qh3! White should now sacrifice his queen via 37.gxf4 Nf3+ 38.Qxf3 Qxf3 39.Nf6+, which should probably lead to a draw but, unnerved, Vardan fell apart in a few panicky moves. 37.Nf6+?! Kf7 38.Be4?! Kxf6 39.Bc6? Ne2+! Oops! 40.Rxe2 Rd1+ 41.Re1 Rxe1+ 42.Qxe1 Nxc6 43.Qe4 Ne5 44.Qd4 Kf5 0-1 a

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When we stop loving ourselves! This happened to me!

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3 Simple Steps on UR Road to Recovery. U may have temporarily stopped loving URself… But there are ALWAYS plenty of people who do! 1. U may feel alone. But U don’t have 2B. Urgent? Ring 4 *Help. 2. If you can’t bring UR self to do *this, phone UR partner, friend, mate, neighbour, work/team-mate, do whatever it takes - but TELL someone. 3.If UR that someone, the best thing U can do is Listen, Care and Support. Most importantly, do whatever it takes to get them some *Help. ASAP.

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Income tax returns are the most imaginative fiction being written today. – Herman Wouk Flag Raising Ceremony Monday 3 July 10:30 am Flag Raising Ceremony Byron Shire Council Chambers Flag Poles Station Street Mullumbimby

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Q TOOT activists launched a broadside against my position on the disused line in The Echo’s letters section last week. Their contribution to the debate exemplifies the passion some people have for trains. I sympathise with their desire to see trains rolling through our region again because I love trains as much as anyone, but I realise the cost associated with reinstating rail services locally is prohibitive. Contrary to the claims of TOOT activists, converting a disused line into a rail trail does not in any way compromise the corridor or render it unsuitable for future use as a railway. In fact, the opposite: it helps to preserve the permanent way. I’m not an expert on anything and I don’t think my opinions are all that important. I try to keep to the facts and exercise reason, which is why I cite sources such as the studies that Basil Cameron calls ‘discredited’. Perhaps he can tell us how they were discredited and by whom. The fact is there have been numerous studies over the last 15 years, all of which are available to the public, and unless we’re going to discard them all with a wave of the hand I think we have to accept their findings at face value. Louise Doran claims maintenance of the line had been ‘neglected for decades’ as part of an ‘age-old trick of governments’. The truth is our local railway line was fully subsidised from the outset. For

much of its life it was a ‘non-paying line’. What finally killed the railway was not neglect of maintenance; it was the escalating cost of maintaining 169 wooden bridges. Most of the steel rail and steel bridges are still in good condition, but the wooden bridges are expensive to repair or replace. If we, as a community, want them to throw money at a pet project, we have to be united and sure of our purpose. We need to have facts and reason on our side. I want to see the rail corridor come alive again just as much as Basil and Louise, but I think it’s more likely to happen if we cooperate and work together. There is clearly broad public support for the rail trail project, as shown by the response to the Northern Rivers Rail Trail online fundraising campaign, which has raised more than $50,000 in just three weeks. As a measure of my support for the cause, I donated $25 toward yet another study. John Scrivener Main Arm

Q Basil Cameron, Alistair Bell and Louise Doran would do very well to donate to the Northern Rivers Rail Trail crowdfunding campaign, which is the only way to help keep our valuable rail corridor in our public ownership, and to keep it in one piece for our community’s future use, including any track-based possibility. Indeed, if we do not succeed with the ‘rail banking’ saviour of a rail trail, then we will surely lose the most vital component of any future rail service, the corridor itself! As for multimodal aspirants, may I implore you to take a walk along the corridor and see for yourselves that the corridor was designed only for a single-track service; it doesn’t even have a service-vehicle access! And so, to blindly assume a Disneyland multimodal fantasia is possible, before walking along the corridor to examine the steep slopes leading up to, or above, the narrow tracks, with tight drainage infrastructure everywhere, is proof that all three of you are in a rustedon dream state. If you are serious about saving our corridor for whatever use our future community deems suitable, then get on board and donate what you can now, to help save it now. The campaign ends at 8am on Thursday July 6. So be quick – chuffed.org/project/the-northern-rivers-rail-trail-a-community-trail. Tim Shanasy Byron Bay

ARAKWAL NAIDOC Film Night Tues 4th July, 6.30pm (doors 6pm) presented by Flickerfest, iQ Inc & Arakwal Corporation Byron Community Centre, Jonson Street, Byron Bay For more info call 66858746 Tix @ BBCC & online | or at door. $10/8 Details/info: www.iQ.org.au | 0414 779881

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Our Languages Matter Mullumbimby family fun day Wednesday 5 july 11am - 3pm Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre 55 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby Welcome to Country, Cultural Performances, Imagine the Earth, Bush Tucker Planting and Tasting, Art and Craft, Music and Dance, Kids Activity Program.

bundjalung of byron bay Family Cultural Day Thursday 6 July 10 am - Railway Park then March to Main Beach 11 am -Denning Park, Main Beach, Byron Bay Come along and join the Bundjalung of Byron Bay (Arakwal) people & the community in recognising the valuable contribution of Aboriginal people and culture. Activities and entertainment until 2pm. Cultural showcase including Aboriginal Dancers, music, loads of activities for the kids and a free BBQ. For more info call 66858746.

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and the life of our community. If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. And that’s a continuing housing shortage. Let’s support progressive thinkers who can think outside the box and get the desired result. Pauline McKelvey Tyagarah

Healing diet

In his book Battlers of the Barkly, Alf Chambers documents an old patriarch ‘failing fast’. The patriarch says, ‘It’s nourishment I need at my age … good rich food, plenty of sponge cake, plum pudding and sweets.’ The time was the 1940s – the time of diphtheria, polio and tuberculosis. My parents said that in the Depression years just previous to this, a meal was often bread and dripping (animal fat). Ignorance about what constitutes a human diet is barely less today. At the end point of disease where cancer occurs, there are examples of humans curing themselves,

often with a major strategy of a raw, vegan diet. Juicing with organic fruit and vegetables allows for consumption of far larger quantities of nutrients because fruit and vegetables are deficient in the nutrition present years ago. Naturopathic doctor and PhD Karyn Mitchell in Raw Nutrition documents mineral deficiencies in commonly consumed plant foods. An apple in 1914 for example, contained ‘almost half the daily requirements of iron’. Today 26 apples would be required for the same amount. Sickness in the society is a reflection of sickness in the conventional medical industry where it doesn’t look for the causes of disease. The industry has forgotten the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates’ dictum: ‘Let food be your medicine...’ Immunisation is just one of the potions sold to an unsuspecting public. They, like the Barkly patriarch, largely have forgotten the immune system will heal all diseases provided it’s fed properly. Geoff Dawe Uki

Remember to breathe – often. – Swami Cootamundra

National guns amnesty begins Sonia Kohlbacher, AAP

Owners of illegal firearms are being encouraged to submit their weapons to authorities, under a national firearms amnesty granted amid concerns over gun violence and illegal imports. Federal justice minister Michael Keenan announced in June he would grant a three-month amnesty starting last Saturday and ending on September 30 in an attempt to reduce the numbers of unregistered and unwanted guns on the streets.

Port Arthur It applies to owners who submit their firearms and related items to authorities or licensed firearms dealers, and is the first national amnesty since the crackdown on gun ownership prompted by the Port Arthur massacre in 1996. ‘While there have been state-based amnesties since then, it is again time that we give every Australian the chance to dispose of firearms without fear of being prosecuted,’ he said at the time. ‘This is as much about giving a family a chance to get rid of an old heirloom as it is about getting rid of guns off our streets.’

Over two days in April, 1996, gunman Martin Bryant murdered 35 people and wounded another 23 at the Port Arthur historic site in southern Tasmania. Then-prime minister John Howard responded with a national amnesty and strict gun ownership laws. Outside of the amnesty period, anyone caught with an unregistered firearm could face a fine of up to $280,000, up to 14 years in jail, and a criminal record. Find out more at www. firearmsamnesty.ag.gov.au.

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Expression of Interest Northern Villages Guidance Group Byron Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for 15 ¶20 members that are interested in housing and residential matters and are from the following northern villages: Brunswick Heads, Billinudgel, Ocean Shores, South Golden Beach, and New Brighton. These members will form the Northern Rivers Guidance Group. They will assist Council in preparing the final Residential Strategy, which will aid Council in communicating how the additional 3,000 plus homes needed for our increasing population by 2036 are to be delivered in our towns and villages. For more information and to submit your EOI please visit: www.yoursaybyronshire.com.au/northern-villages Expressions of Interest close: Friday 28 July Byron Shire Council: 70-90 Station Street, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Ph: 02 6626 7000 W: www.byron.nsw.gov.au/expressions-of-interest

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Walking home in Chinatown, New York, 4.30am, October 1977 Phillip Frazer

Me and John Rickard, a cabinet maker who’s a bit younger than I am – maybe 26, stand on a window ledge ten storeys above 5th Avenue in Greenwich Village wrestling two redwood planter boxes into two curvy wrought iron balconies. This is because the magazine that hired me and got me a green card, a lefty newsmag called Seven Days, has lasted not much longer than its name. Instead of editing for a living I do whatever I can for a few bucks an hour. Like most of my friends – lower Manhattan artists, writers and filmmakers – I look for craft work. I’m registered with an employment exchange for freelance graphic artists, given that writers get less than a few bucks an hour, and yesterday they told me to report for work at a midtown address which, it turns out, is Rolling Stone magazine’s office. At 1pm I’m on the job, cutting and pasting galleys onto layout sheets for an issue with Rod Stewart on the cover. It’s two years since I quit being publisher of the Australian

edition of this magazine, and I think about telling my coworkers this curious fact but don’t. Why would they care? And besides, the art director is cruising the layout tables checking our Oxford rules with a magnifying glass and expecting heads down and conversation minimal. The article I’m pasting up is about the passage in Congress of the Hyde Amendment, which essentially allows states to make abortions punishingly expensive or just impossible to get, subverting the recent liberalisation of abortion laws nationally. The story, by Ellen Willis, sounds a warning that the right-wing/Christian backlash against feminism is unleashed. After work I head down Fifth Avenue, stopping to read recipes in a bookshop since tenuous finances dictate I must henceforth cook my every meal. I conclude that Thai is the best bang for buck taste-wise, with minimal prep time. I head down to Tribeca, my stomping ground until a few weeks back when I moved to a loft in Chinatown. P kicked me out of her loft on

Detail from Chinatown, New York, vintage postcard.

Park Place because my new relationship with a co-worker (now also unemployed) at Seven Days displeased her. P is an artist whose latest work is a cardboard model of the World Trade Centre stapled to the floor over a map of surrounding streets showing where the towers would land if they were to fall over. Our loft (now hers) at 25 Park Place, is one block north and would cop it for sure. Well after midnight I’m

in Barneys, the smaller of the only two bars in Tribeca, telling Cara how I’d been dangling over Fifth Avenue holding one end of a planter box, and I see her eyes narrow and she says, ‘Yeah, okay, I get it, you said that already,’ and walks away. Too many beers, but I tell myself I had good cause to blab on about the boxes, never before having dangled like that. Barneys, whose full name is Barnabus Rex, has a pool

table leaving room for 30 people if everyone’s elbow to elbow with sucked-in guts, which we are as 4am closing time approaches. The crowd is all local artists since no-one else wants to live in Tribeca. I’ve noted that Cara gets angry at the right things, and that that’s a good way to assess a person. Walking home in dim streetlight on Mott Street I see an address I remember from the Hansard transcripts of loan documents Doug Anthony dropped on Whitlam when Gough revealed that Anthony had rented a house to the CIA’s man in Canberra Richard Stallings. The words ‘Commerce International’ are typewritten on a business card in the grubby directory by the front door. This part of Chinatown is mostly retail shops spilling onto the narrow sidewalks and washing hanging on lines strung between tenements – and this is where Jim Cairns and Rex Connor were trying to get a multibillion dollar loan to buy back Australia’s natural resources? I’ll come back in daylight and ask questions. I’m writing a longish article for Mother Jones

on the American role in the dumping of PM Whitlam and his three-year term that changed everything. A few doors from my new home at 50 East Broadway, I see through the still darkness a guy illuminated by a single lightbulb inside a 4ft x 4ft alcove. He’s sitting on a plastic chair with his back to me, leaning over a beat-up metal table. At his left elbow is a stack of what looks like drink coasters, but soft and beige coloured. He picks one up and I see it’s dough, then he takes a tiny slip of paper from a cardboard box to his right, folds the dough around the paper and puts it on a tin tray. His job, I realise, is putting the fortunes into the fortune cookies that come with your change at end of every meal in all of New York’s thousands of Chinese restaurants. In bed I wonder what he thinks about as he folds the fortunes of people he neither knows nor shares a language with. I bet he doesn’t get even one full dollar an hour. Phillip Frazer still makes Thai meals at coorabellridge. com.

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MUSIC, POLITICS, MEMOIR, CRIME, JOURNALISM, ART, NATURE, SCIENCE, SPIRITUALITY... WHEREVER YOUR PASSIONS LIE, THIS YEAR’S BYRON WRITERS FESTIVAL HAS IT COVERED. 2017 guests include...Nicole Abadee, Deng Adut, Sarah Armstrong, Melissa Ashley, Hilary Badger, Julia Baird, Tristan Bancks, Paul Barclay, Jimmy Barnes, Kuna Basu, Caroline Baum, Jesse Blackadder, Sarah Blasko, Merlinda Bobis, Lisa Brockwell, Phil Brown, Jennifer Byrne, Edna Carew, Susan Carland, Barrie Cassidy, Alan Close, Roger Cohen, Kate Cole-Adams, Matthew Condon, Cosentino, Arielle Cottingham, Bryan Dawe, Tony Doherty, Jennifer Down, Rob Drewe, Jill Eddington, Malcolm Farr, Richard Fidler, Angie Fiedler, Peter FitzSimons, Tim Flannery, Mei Fong, Andrew Ford, Clementine Ford, David Free, Antony Funnell, Nikki Gemmell, David Gillespie, Madeline Gleeson, Morris Gleitzman, Roanna Gonsalves, Kate Grenville, Sophie Hamley, Chris Hanley, Peter Harrison, David George Haskell, Lynda Hawryluk, Ashley Hay, Jerath Head, Jim Hearn, Anita Heiss, Peter Helliar, Lex Hirst, Mark Holden, Rebecca Huntley, Jane Hutcheon, Graeme Innes, Zacharey Jane, Erik Jensen, Barry Jones, Tony Jones, Sarah Kanowski, Delta Kay, Hannah Kent, Andrew Knight, Anneli Knight, Ben Knight, Laura Kroetsch, Eka Kurniawan, Christina Lamb, Steven Lang, Meshel Laurie, Sylvie Le Clezio , Bri Lee, David Leser, Hans Lovejoy, John Lyons, Bec Mac, Kim Mahood, Kenan Malik, David Marr, Pippa Masson, Charles Massy, Ben Mckelvey, Caro Meldrum-Hanna, Miles Merrill, Rosemarie Milsom, Vayu Naidu, Mandy Nolan, Kerry O’Brien, Mick O’Regan, Bruce Pascoe, A.S. Patric, Tex Perkins, Ailsa Piper, Lucas Proudfoot, Alice Pung, Karen Radzyner, Sally Riley, Sally Rippin, Mirandi Riwoe, Michael Robotham, Henry Rosenbloom, Nicholas Rothwell, Richard Roxburgh, Magdalena Roze, Jonathan Safran, Michael Sala, Julianne Schultz, Kim Scott, Jock Serong, Adam Shoemaker, Venkat Raman Singh Shyam, Sebastian Smee, Dava Sobel, Adam Spencer, Tracey Spicer, Adam Suckling, Heather Taylor Johnson, Peter Thompson, Holly Throsby, Laura Tingle, Ian Townsend, Charlie Veron, Sandy Verschoor, Lisa Walker, Wendy Were, Emrys Westacott, Kayla Rae Whitaker, Lisa Wilkinson, Robyn Williams, Geordie Williamson, Susan Wyndham, Josh Yeldham, Lawrie Zion.

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A beginner’s guide to the Byron Writers Festival Never been to Byron Writers Festival? We ask Byron resident and festival-lover Emily Brugman, 27, her top tips for the first-time festival-goer. Tell us a bit about the festival.

The Byron Writers Festival is a three-day event that brings writers and thinkers from many walks of life to Byron Bay. It’s set up a bit like a music festival, with six stages that you can move between as you please, featuring panel discussions, debates, conversations and Q&As with Australian and international guests. All of the speakers are writers of some kind, but their works span a huge variety of topics – they are artists, environmentalists, journalists, philosophers, musicians and activists, as well as novelists of course.

As such, the topics they discuss are also quite varied. I love fiction, and especially Australiana, so I seek out sessions with authors of that ilk and always go away feeling inspired. I get along to a few politics style debates, and I like to be amazed by leading figures speaking about curious discoveries I’ve never heard of. Because the festival is not just about writing or reading fiction, there are heaps of great panels to go to with friends who don’t necessarily read what you read, such as those featuring well-loved musos, poets or artists. Do you need to be a writer to enjoy Byron Writers Festival?

Definitely not. The festival is for readers of all kinds, for music lovers and art lovers

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alike. I think a lot of people go to listen to timely discussions about the state of our world and the environment, to hear journalists and foreign correspondents unpack some of the issues we hear or read about in the media, and to find out about new and innovative ideas. It’s a good place to meet other curious-

minded people, and to fall in love with new books. But if you are a writer, you won’t be disappointed – the program always includes a healthy dose of literary luminaries talking about the secrets of their craft. Do you need to go to all three days?

No. A three-day pass will give you access to all sessions at the festival from Friday August 4 to Sunday 6, which is a nice experience because you can dip in and out of sessions as you please. But if you can’t go for the whole three days, or if there’s one day you are particularly interested in, you can buy a one-day pass for Friday, Saturday or Sunday. There’s also a series of feature events, which are individually ticketed events outside the main festival program in venues across Byron Bay and the wider region. Plus there are a few free events. What are your top tips for this year’s festival that you think other young people would enjoy?

I’m looking forward to hearing Hannah Kent speaking

about her latest book, as well as how she tackles writing, in a session called A Sense of Place. And I’m keen to hear a session called Stories of Nature’s Great Connectors, which is about the hidden social lives of trees. I’ll be rallying my mates to come to the Rails with me on Thursday night to have a beer and see Clementine Ford with other young guns, discussing ‘My Most Controversial Thought’ (that one’s free). And lastly, I’ll be heading along to a feature event called Bedtime Stories, at Byron Theatre, where Sarah Blasko’s live music will punctuate storytelling by John Safran, Hannah Kent and others. Q For information on the 2017 festival program and tickets, go to byronwritersfestival. com/festival-2017.

Tim Flannery on how to feed, power and clean up the world Scientist, explorer and conservationist Tim Flannery is a leading writer on climate change and the 2007 Australian of the Year. His books include the award-winning international bestseller The Weather Makers, Here on Earth and Atmosphere of Hope. He is currently head of the Climate Council. In his new book Sunlight and Seaweed Tim Flannery investigates exciting new technologies currently being developed to address our most pressing environmental threats, presenting a positive future for us and our planet. Climate change, food production and toxic pollution present huge challenges, but, as Flannery shows, we already have innovative, prac-

tical and inspiring solutions. ‘Much of my recent writing has spelled out a message of hope for the future. It is clear to me that even with the climate crisis assuming its current frightening proportions, and with billions more people on our finite planet, that life in 2050 can be much better than it is today, and the state of our biodiversity and ecosystems much improved,’ says Flannery. ‘But hope is not enough. We need a coherent vision of the future that is capable of guiding investments in clean technologies so that hope can be turned into concrete reality.’ Solar energy has, until now, been limited to supplying power only when the sun

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is shining. But new technology using concentrated sunlight to provide intense heat

energy that can be effectively stored overcomes this problem, providing clean renew-

able power around the clock. Further, the large amounts of power produced can be used beyond our current power demands to tackle the issue of feeding the world’s growing population – by enabling energy-intense methods of purifying polluted land for agricultural production. Drawing carbon out of the atmosphere has become an essential component in limiting climate change. Flannery explores the potential of kelp, a fast-growing sea alga, to be used on a large scale to convert carbon from the air to a nongaseous form, reducing levels of atmospheric carbon.

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ing at Byron Writers Festival in conversation with Paul Barclay (Saturday) and at Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors with David Haskell and Nicolas Rothwell (Sunday).

Nikki Gemmel attempts to understand her mother’s ‘death of choice’ Review by Mandy Nolan

When writer Nikki Gemmel’s mother Elayn unexpectedly ended her life, the author was thrown into a raft of intense emotions: grief, outrage, disbelief, shock. How could she have not seen this coming? What could she had done differently? And why hadn’t her mother confided that she’d joined Philip Nitschke’s Exit group to gain support and information to die? In After, Gemmel examines her own feelings of personal failure at not picking up on the seriousness of her mother’s chronic pain, and the subsequent mismanage-

ment by the medical system that led to her mother’s dependence on pain relief that then led to depression, isolation and her eventual quiet and lonely death. After examines the issue of euthanasia at the coalface, initially looking beyond the individual’s right to die to explore the impacts on family, particularly on Gemmel and her children, and then moves on to a sense of acceptance about Elayn’s choice, coloured by a sadness that the illegality of assisted dying meant her mother had to die alone. In After, Gemmel reflects on her very personal reaction to both her mother’s death

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and her mother’s life. The book is a deeply moving and raw memoir that goes to the most painful place in human

relationship – that of disconnection between mother and daughter and the dark abyss of regret.

It is told with such honesty and rawness that I cried on the first page, and throughout. The copy I read had been dropped in the bath and the pages were as swollen as my eyes after an hour of reading. Somehow the book looked like it had been crying. It felt perfect. Gemmel has generously offered us a very personal and important memoir that comes from her deepest place. Don’t read it on the plane.

(Friday), Grief: Does It Never End? (Friday) and a one-onone conversation with Chris Hanley (Saturday).

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Ask about our integrated health stays to assess all aspects of your health. Customised wellness programs for chronic health conditions are personalised to your needs. Day stay, in-patient, out-patient and long stays available. Immerse yourself in the best healthcare and treatment from some of Australia’s leading medical, allied and complementary practitioners. The Health Lodge is now open on Saturdays. Call today to discuss your path to wellness or just book a massage. Medicare and private health rebates are available – onsite Hicaps. PH: 6685 6445 www.thehealthlodge.com.au 78 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay

TIRED OF YOUR HEALTH PROBLEMS? LOOKING FOR ANSWERS? Are you still looking for answers for your health issues? Have you tried changes to your diet, lifestyle and supplements but still not found any relief? Let Raman Das, a highly experienced ayurvedic practitioner, help you find the key to regaining your health and vitality. By discovering your dosha, your constitutional blueprint, Raman Das is able to address the root cause of your health concerns. Through gaining an understanding of where your health has come from and Tired of looking for answers to your long term health problems? Have a recurring sickness but don’t know why? Has no one been able to help you so far? Yes? Then stop here! Raman Das has the answers Drawing on his 20 plus years of practical experience Ayurvedic Vaidya Raman Das Mahatyagi can guide you WKURXJK \RXU XQLTXH KHDOWK WUHDWPHQW SODQ WR ¿ QG WKH answers you’ve been searching for. Regain your health, revitalise and rejuvenate with Raman Das’ holistic treatment approach. Your satisfaction is our priority!

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HORIZONS MIND THERAPY Many people suffer emotional and behavioural problems that greatly impact on their lives, and I’ve had my share. So I began exploring the power of the mind as a way to empower people and create deep changes, with amazing results. I founded Horizons Mind Therapy to provide clinical hypnosis and NLP (mastery level) to help you to live your best.

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Open Monday to Saturday. All their practitioners are fully qualified and eligible for Health Fund and Medicare rebates.

Skin Diseases have traditionally been very challenging to resolve, with some receiving the unfortunate title of incurable. However, even diseases such as psoriasis, which does carry that unfortunate title, responds extremely well to the simple but amazingly effective program designed by naturopath Barry Donnelly at the Good Skin Clinic. The Good Skin Clinic program is so efficient that serious skin diseases that have caused patient distress and anguish for decades maybe completely resolved within 6–12 weeks in more then 85 per cent of cases. This is why the Good Skin Clinic has now received international recognition for the spectacular results their patients achieve. The GSC program involves a tailor-made investigative process, to determine the most likely causative factors for each individual patient, ensuring the best possible outcome for each one. So if you have tried everything else without success then now is the best time to contact the Good Skin Clinic.

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• Structural osteopathy including soft-tissue release, stretching, spinal manipulation and exercise therapy • Cranial osteopathy – a gentle realignment process suitable for all ages. • Dry needling – a highly efficient therapy for stubborn muscular problems including trigger points, tendinitis and chronic strains • Remedial Massage – experienced therapists Ash and Mel offer a wide range of massage modalities.

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health & healing EVOLVE PHYSIOTHERAPY At Evolve, our agenda is simple: we are a team of experts committed to helping our clients get the best results possible. No matter the issue, we are here to get ‘you’ back to being the best version of ‘you’. Take advantage of our Better Back – Instant Pain Relief Consultation offer and call us to ask how we can best help you. www.evolvebyronbay.com.au admin@evolvebyronbay.com.au Ph: 0416 749 746

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We now treat Nail Fungus with the latest safe and effective LASER technology. We also treat all other Podiatry complaints and offer 3D digital foot scanning technology for custom orthotics.

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MULLUMBIMBY PODIATRY LASER CLINIC Mullumbimby Podiatry now offers laser therapy – the latest and most effective treatment for stubborn fungal nail disease. The clinic also uses state-of-the-art 3D digital foot scanning to produce high-quality custom orthotics. Their experts can treat all foot injuries and footrelated conditions. They combine traditional podiatric techniques with advanced technology, delivering outstanding results for your foot health.

BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY BYRON BAY – THE ISSUES ARE IN THE TISSUES Working with the body-mind, Body Psychotherapy gently accesses blocked energy, defence patterns and suppressed feelings. These are held in the body, below our level of awareness, unconsciously influencing our behaviour. Releasing and integrating this energy back into the body retrains the nervous system back into ease. This creates lasting change and clients often feel more alive, having the capacity to feel more love, joy and pleasure. COMING SOON – Grounding Classes. Grounding exercises create a flow of energy in the body. Each onehour class is a gentle but powerful way to connect more deeply with your body and release tension, allowing you to breathe, move and feel more freely. Small classes with limited numbers. Please text to reserve your spot. 3/9 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay www.bodypsychbyronbay.com Ph: 0423 349 808

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To find out more about laser therapy, 3D foot scanning or other treatments provided, look at their website: www.kingscliffpodiatry.com.au Ph: 6674 2933.

10–11 July 2017 Are you feeling out of touch with your passions? Are you finding it difficult making life decisions? Is life seeming meaningless? Do you want to live more fully and passionately?

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Passion Maps™ programs are used around the globe to inspire individuals and couples to explore, discover and live from their deepest essence with passion and purpose.

At Mullumbimby Dental Centre our dentists have a keen focus on patient education and strive to help each of your family members achieve optimal oral health.

Coach accreditation program available to bring this practical, proven, powerful process to clients.

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health & healing BANGALOW HEADACHE CLINIC – WE TREAT ONLY HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE Tired of ineffective headache and migraine treatments? Concerned about the amount and type of medication you need to control your pain? The Bangalow Headache Clinic can provide sustainable, long-term and drug-free relief for migraine and headache sufferers to deliver a better quality of life. Using the Watson Headache Approach®, the Bangalow Headache Clinic assesses and detects a rarely diagnosed fault in the top of the spine that can be the cause of up to 80 per cent of headache and migraine disorders. We expect to see significant change to a client’s headache and migraine symptoms within four to five treatments. If not, we will cease treatment. Bangalow Headache Clinic aims for selfmanagement – not endless ongoing treatments.

medical care. With modern facilities and fully qualified health professionals, we provide an informed relaxed environment with the utmost regard for your wellbeing. We offer longer appointments, ensuring you have the time you need with your doctor, and bulk billing is available for pensioners, Health Care Card holders and children under 16. 24 Shirley St, Byron Bay. They offer long appointments, Ph: 6685 8666 or book online www.northcoastmedicalcentre.com.au

COASTAL COSMETICS Coastal Cosmetic Doctors is locally owned and operated by two experienced female general practitioners and skincancer doctors who are now offering services in their passion area of aesthetic medicine. As doctors first and foremost, Dr Omera and Dr Zaki have an ethical obligation to practise evidence-based and ethically oriented treatments. They are open and transparent about the care they can povide, the costs that will be involved and the timeframe for expected results.

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NEED TO WORK ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Does your relationship suffer because you or your partner engage in criticism, judgment, contempt or avoidance of each other? Learn to understand your negative interaction cycles and discover greater intimacy. Graeme James (M Couns, PACFA Reg. Clinical) is a counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor who teaches counselling through university, has managed Lifeline Sydney and worked with Medibank Health for Beyondblue. Graeme provides support to explore relationship difficulties, find meaning, and develop new ways of relating. Graeme James – 0412 518 024 www.byronbaycounsellingsupervision.com.au

THE NORTH COAST MEDICAL CENTRE is an integrative medical clinic that pioneered combined consultations, where Byron Bay GPs, doctors, psychologists, naturopaths, dietitans and osteopaths work together to deliver comprehensive

Examples of the type of treatment offered include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, natural platelet-rich plasma therapies and micro-needling using medical-grade approved Dermapen3. All new patients are seen in a 45-minute consultation where an holistic plan is constructed to achieve each individual’s desired aesthetic goals. Ocean Shores Skin Clinic 70–72 Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores. Ph: 0499 756 088. www.coastalcosmeticdoctors.com

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TREATMENTS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE • Age related volume loss, fine lines and wrinkles • Surgical, acne and trauma scars • Stretch marks • Skin laxity All new patients are seen in a 45-minute consultation where an holistic plan is constructed to achieve each individual's desired aesthetic goals.

CLAY ORGANIC BEAUTY Get the holiday experience at Clay Organic Beauty in Mullumbimby and unwind, relax and escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. Clay boasts a team of highly skilled therapists who pride themselves in offering thorough and relaxing treatments. The beauty treatments offered at Clay include all waxing including brazilians, facials, massage, manicures, pedicures, spray tans and body treatments to name a few. Recently Clay have introduced eyelash lifts and henna brows to their extensive menu offerings.

Skin Clinic 70-72 Rajah Road Ocean Shores 0499 756 088 www.coastalcosmeticdoctors.com

Clay Organic Beauty is an holistic salon priding themselves on using only the most premium organic and natural products available, which have high ethical and environmental standards. Stockist for Dr Hauschka, Elemis, Pevonia Botanica, Inika, Eco-tan, Eye of Horus and Butter London. 97 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby Ph: 6684 6532

Counselling Psychotherapy Supervision General Practitioners • Naturopath Dietitcian • Osteopath Exercise Psychologist • Psychologist (with combined consultations available) CONTACT OUR FRIENDLY STAFF 24 Shirley St, Byron Bay Ph 6685 8666 Fax 6685 6570 northcoastmedicalcentre.com.au reception@northcoastmedicalcentre.com.au

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Trust and happiness make a relationship Young People Matters – hearing the voice of young people in the Byron Shire, presented by the Byron Youth Service bys.org.au. Jack*, 15. What has been the best experience in your life?

Best experience in my life is probably when I started playing football. It was awesome and it was really good for me. I remember the first game. I was really scared but I was really, really happy. I was about nine. What inspires you?

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Riding motorbikes. Been riding since I was about five, my brother got me into riding and I’ve had four bikes since – dirt bikes. Who would you like to meet and what would you ask them?

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an adult and do things like an adult. Restraint. When they can make real life decisions and when they can do things for themselves and not to make them look good for other people, just do things for themselves. What do you believe in?

I’d like to meet … I don’t know, there are lots of people I’d like to meet. I’d like to meet David Pocock, he’s a rugby union player for Australia. I’d like to ask him how to get so good, ‘How’d you do it?’

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I’d like to see Byron Bay a lot cleaner, a lot less rubbish around the place. It’s pretty dirty sometimes. When do you think a person becomes an adult and how?

I think a person becomes an adult not when they turn 18, but when they can prove they’re mature enough to be

I believe in ghosts; I reckon they’re real – spirits. I haven’t experienced anything – I’ve never seen a ghost properly, but my grandma and my aunty have. I don’t think anybody knows what they are. I don’t think they’re bad or anything like that. They’re just there.

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Worst experience of my life, probably when I was eight or nine, when I got stitches – when they put anaesthetic in, probably the worst pain I ever experienced. Not so bad now ’cause I’ve had it now, but when I had it then I remem-

I’d like to change the stuff that media talk about – like the thing in London – three people jump out of their cars and started stabbing people. But things like that happen all the time in other countries and we never hear about it. What’s important in a relationship?

Trust. And happiness. You can’t have a good relationship without being happy.

Pings! The Byron Youth Service initiative to give young people a place to voice their opinions about life, school, society ‘Mullum needs more things to do. For example, the Q

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hospital could be turned into a space where short programs could be held for beginners eg photography, cooking. This could help with the drug and alcohol problem if young people had something to do. There is nowhere to hang out in Mullum.’ Anonymous, 15. ‘Everyone you meet is fighting a whole different battle that you know nothing about, so always be kind.’ Heidi, 14. ‘Lately we have been deforesting. And when we do this we put all the species of animals in those areas in danger of extinction. I know that we need the resources, but we need to plant more than we take.’ Zachary, 14. ‘They gotta stop calling all the attacks “terrorist attacks” – it just gives them more power. I don’t think they’re all terrorists; some of them are just nutters and they just want to fit in.’ Anonymous, 15. ‘Show kids how to enjoy life without technology.’ Ruby, 15. ‘I don’t understand why horsey people are blind to the fact that horses in rodeos are being abused, zapped with rods and beaten’. Grace, 13. ‘I just want the inhabitants of this planet to recognise that we’re in this galactic space, most likely with neighbouring entities, and hopefully we can gradually learn how to co-exist with these being in our galactic neighbourhood.’ Patrick 18.

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Take part in an afternoon of experiences learning about crystals, find peace every day with meditation, healing and a sound bath. Indulge in delicious views, local coffee and food. Ignite the senses, enrich your spirit.

has lots of horsey fun for the kids these school holidays! Kids can come for the day 10am–3pm – Tues/Wed/Thurs 11, 12, 13 July and learn all aspects of horse care, riding and the fantastic sport of vaulting (gymnastics on horseback). Add into the mix some fun games, treasure hunts, horsey movies and crafts, all under the careful watch of our qualified and experienced instructors. Private rides and lessons are also available, along with pony parties for birthdays and special occasions.

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Face & body artist in town! Acclaimed artist Orly Faya is spending winter in the Shire! For your special celebration, include world-class face painting, Magickstick workshops or a magic fire show. SPECIAL OFFER: Private and group art classes available for school holiday activities in the comfort of your own home. For more info on Body Painting ‘Mergings’ go to www.orlyfaya.com Contact orly@fayotopia.com / 0406 121 314.

For bookings and enquiries please call 0468 41 HORSE (4677) or email manager@byronbayequestriancentre.com.

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Come along for heaps of horsey fun, including: horse riding, learn how to care for a horse & experience the fun team sport of Vaulting (gymnastics on horseback). Our Day Camps dates at $80 per day ($10 discount applies after 1st day) will be:

Tues/Weds/Thurs 11, 12 & 13 July Starting from 10am to 3pm. Cost $90 per child 1st day, $80 per child additional days.

• Refreshments and lunch provided • Fully supervised and indoor riding arena so runs in wet weather! • Options for all levels of riders! Welcome to the home of the biggest & most beautiful natural crystals in the world. Walk among gods through stunning botanical gardens and rainforest. Touch the World Peace :[\WH 0UK\SNL PU KLSPJPV\Z ]PL^Z SVJHS JVɈLL and food. Discover the jewel of Byron.

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1è ĂŤ HUQ 5LYHUV <RXĂŤ 2UFKHVWUD 6FKRRO +ROLGD\ :è NVKRS Ă? -XO\ In the second week of the July school holidays, 70 young musicians from the region will converge on the Northern Rivers Conservatorium to play together as an orchestra. Founded in 2012 by the late Stephanie Higgs, and now in its sixth year, the Northern Rivers Youth Orchestra program extends regional music studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience by providing the opportunity of the social and educational benefits of large ensemble playing. Students learn their parts throughout term 2 in preparation for the three-day intensive immersion program where they participate in sectional and wholeorchestral (tutti) workshop rehearsals under the guidance of expert tutors. All this hard work, which is also incredible fun, will culminate in a public performance for family, friends and fans to be held this year at Lismore City Hall with the support of partner Norpa. They are thrilled to welcome back internationally celebrated conductor Luis Fernando Madrid, whose baton also leads Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra and Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra. Luis returns for the fourth year to guide the students through repertoire selected and arranged by Conservatorium teacher and NRYO musical director Lynne Compton. The orchestra program includes a Senior Orchestra and Junior Concert Band to be conducted by Luis Madrid. Michael McCabe, head of strings at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium, will conduct the Junior Strings Ensemble. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Buddiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music will return to NRYO for the fifth year running. This program is part of a special partnership between the Sydney Con and all regional conservatoriums across NSW that sees tertiary students from SCM work with students in regional NSW. In fact, Luis Madrid first came to the Northern Rivers Conservatorium as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Buddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; while studying his Masters in Conducting in 2013. The public concert includes performances from some smaller ensemble items in addition to the Orchestra and Junior Strings Ensemble, with an entertaining and accessible program that includes works from Dvorak, Gershwin, Lloyd-Webber and Tchaikovsky. The Junior String Ensemble and Junior Concert Band are aimed at Stages 2 and 3 primary-school-age students but must also have the equivalent instrumental ability for Grade 2 AMEB. The Senior Orchestra is aimed at high-school-aged students to young adults with the equivalent ability for Grade 3 and upwards AMEB. Take advantage of the earlybird discount! www.nrcac.edu.au, ph: 6621 2266

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0DFDV The intention is for people who like camping and like really good hot showers to have a really good camping experience. Tents, campervans, trailers, and caravans are all welcome. Campfires are permitted and encouraged where legal. The property may be explored on foot including areas of interaction between rainforest and old macadamia farming practices. There are two great dams and some fantastic places to explore or just relax while at Macas. Shady campsites, lots of birdlife, lots of variety, camp kitchen, laundry. Friendly dogs welcome, some rules apply. Intending to be a wildlifefriendly experience. Drive very slowly please to conserve the life and nerves of campers, wildlife, chooks and ducks. 6684 5211 or 6684 5058, www.macascampingground.com

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Development overruns our wet ecosystems cinema plus a bowling alley profitable? And for whom? Koalas do not foresee any affordable housing here. The collapsed section of the central sewer mains of the aged system is now repaired. Numerous potholes might slow a little of the runoff from the roads. Still, sewer line upgrades and improved stormwater management would be a much better action plan.

Story & photo Mary Gardner

As I review photographs from my recent travels, a sadness is upon me. This exquisite 40-metre freshwater aquarium at Lisbon’s Oceanario is the work of renowned Japanese artist Takashi Amano. His motivation was part ‘penance’ and part ‘protest’ against how ‘my beloved nature in my hometown has drastically changed’. Back in Byron Bay, sizing up the relentless push for mega-development, I reread his words: ‘truly beautiful landscape only lives in a beautiful ecosystem.’

Unique beauty A wet ecosystem is a unique beauty. To truly appreciate a wetland, its waterlogged forests, a waterway, a beach or reef requires both long experience and careful instruction. Such knowledge finds expression in Aboriginal law as ‘caring for country’. In Australian law, the Greens political party seeks ‘to cultivate a global ecological consciousness’. They want to ‘protect our precious places now and for future generations.’ What does all this mean to us in Byron Shire? On the

Effluent plans face of it, political upsets. In 2008, student researcher Adam Smith analysed the unexpected successes of the Byron Greens Party in the 2004 local election. He found that significant influences attracting support for the Greens included concerns about the natural environment and development. The 2016 elections created more upset: community concern about mega-development at West Byron ushered in the re-election of a second Greens mayor along with a Greens-dominated council. Also voted in was a Greens member for NSW Parlia-

ment, upsetting the longstanding National Party role in the region. What does this mean to wet ecosystems in Byron Bay? Political decisions have geographical impacts. Along Tallow Beach and in the Bay itself, marine animals such as sharks have yet to reckon with the Greens’ approval last week of installing SMART drum lines. Birds roosting at the former South Byron sewage treatment works shift uneasily as Council approves calls for expressions of interest from developers. Wildlife and plants of the protected wetlands are una-

ware that the Greens plan their destruction for the sake of the Butler Street bypass and commercialisation. Their opinions about an artificial wetland or offsets are unknown.

Oversize mall The oversize shopping mall in the town centre has now finally dug its first ceremonial spade of dirt and felled some old paperbark trees. The ground underneath, to become two levels of more paid parking, is already sold off. What size of a town is required to make this complex, its nine-screen

But planning is going towards enlarging the capacity of Byron Bay’s existing sewage treatment plant. One idea is to run the increased volume of effluent through the drains of the Arts and Industry Estate, through West Byron and then into the Belongil and the Cape Byron Marine Park. In the West Byron floodplain (mostly below sea level), developers have forced their application to be considered by Council ahead of the required Development Control Plan. Before any building can start, trucks must drive down Ewingsdale Road bringing fill to the volume of 7,264 Olympic swimming pools. Options for wallum frogs and coastal

fish are closing out. What farming can happen in the rest of West Byron and Ewingsdale has to wrestle with the projected riches of more housing-estate proposals. Although flood protection evaluations of wetlands and floodplains on the West Coast USA are calculated to be at least $US125,000 per hectare, Byron’s ones count for nothing. No such figures are found in the hundreds of pages of reports of either the developers or the Greens’ council. Amano said that human harmony and prosperity in nature rely on how we develop our minds and then direct our actions. We make the crisis. What of our other wet ecosystems throughout the Shire and beyond? Let’s upskill ourselves as citizens, developers and council before we disturb another metre of these beautiful landscapes and wet ecosystems. Dr Mary Gardner, writer and biologist, has a special interest in local ecology, placebased knowledge and deep resilience. Read more at www. echo.net.au/tangle-of-life.

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Seeing the coloured light: bee brains open way for better cameras New research into the way that honeybees see colour could pave the way for more accurate cameras in phones, drones and robots. Identifying colour in complex outdoor environments is extremely difficult

because the colour of light is continuously changing. Researchers in Melbourne looked to see how honeybees solve this problem and discovered a totally new mechanism for processing colour information.

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A ‘shoot-to-kill’ bill that extends police powers was rushed through Parliament by the the coalition on June 21, 2017. It’s called the Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Police Powers and Parole) Bill 2017, and according to religious MP Fred Nile, the legislation ‘arose out the events occurring in the Lindt cafe siege.’ Yet it will push NSW closer to a police state, Greens MP David Shoebridge says. He said, ‘The Law Society, the Bar Association and the Council for Civil Liberties all joined with the Greens in condemning the undue haste with which these laws were pushed through the parliament. ‘Rammed through in less than a day, the laws were presented to the Legislative Assembly at 10.30am with a final vote in the upper house before 5pm, this is in place of the practice of giving members and the public at least a week to consider proposed changes’. Shoebridge added, ‘This terrorism bill carries on a trend of laws that empower police including anti-protest, move-on and consorting laws that together endanger our civil liberties.’ There may be good reasons to introduce such harsh legislation, yet there should be a transparent and measured process to achieve that goal. It should be thoroughly examined from an independent legal perspective, which is the role of the The Law Society, the Bar Association and the Council for Civil Liberties. Even if they don’t agree with the law after consideration, that process gives the public confidence in the government’s decision making. The public’s trust in the elected political elite erodes when that process and oversight is ignored. Find out more about flawed laws at: flawedlaws.org and facebook.com/flawedlaws Brought to you by The Echo in the interest of people, not corporations or a police state

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The results of the work by academics at RMIT University, Monash University, University of Melbourne and Deakin University were published last week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS). The project, supported by an Australian Research Council (ARC) grant, was coordinated by Associate Professor Adrian Dyer at RMIT, who has been working with Professor Marcello Rosa at Monash University and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function to solve this classic problem of how colour vision works. Dyer said: ‘For a digital system like a camera or a robot the colour of objects often changes. Currently this problem is dealt with by assuming the world is, on average, grey. ‘This means it’s difficult to identify the true colour of ripe fruit or mineral-rich sands, limiting outdoor colour-imaging solutions by drones, for example.’ Bees have three extra eyes (ocelli) on the top of their

head that look directly at the sky, and lead author Dr Jair Garcia (RMIT) and a multidisciplinary team discovered that the ocelli contain two colour receptors that are perfectly tuned for sensing the colour of ambient light. Bees also have two main compound eyes that directly sense flower colours from the environment. Garcia said: ‘Physics suggests the ocelli sensing of the colour of light could allow a brain to discount the naturally coloured illumination which would otherwise con-

fuse colour perception. ‘But for this to be true the information from the ocelli would have to be integrated with colours seen by the compound eyes.’ To test if this happened, Dr Yu-Shan Hung (University of Melbourne) mapped the neural tracings from ocelli and showed neural projection did indeed feed to the key colour processing areas of the bee brain. Professor Andrew Greentree from the ARC Centre for Nanoscale BioPhotonics at RMIT said: ‘It is rare

that physics, biology, neuroanatomy and ecology all fit together, but here we have it.’ The system closely predicts previously observed behaviour of bees foraging in complex environments and provides a new solution for illuminations as diverse as natural forest light, sunlight, or shade. Dyer said: ‘We’re using bio-inspired solutions from nature to tackle key problems in visual perception. This discovery on colour constancy can be implemented into imaging systems to enable accurate colour interpretation.’ Professor John Endler (Deakin University) said: ‘The discovery provides a superb solution to a classic problem and makes colour constancy computationally inexpensive.’ Rosa said: ‘The strength of this study lies in the combination of modelling, behavioural analysis and neuroanatomy. ‘It shows how modern, interdisciplinary neuroscience can point to an elegant solution to classical problems in vision.’

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Cycling among allegedly rampant bears in Alaska Story & photo Dave Lisle

Travellers never want for unsolicited advice. The torrent of tips, tricks and general guidance inundating the unwitting wayfarer must be carefully filtered if a signal is to be discerned out of all the noise. This is especially so when traversing bear country. Long-distance cyclists are always assailed by intel concerning route topography. ‘The way to Fairbanks is pretty flat’ or ‘the upcoming climb is a killer’ are typical. My favourite, ‘you’ll be walking up the next hill, son’ tends to inspire thoughts like ‘screw you, I’ll DIE before I push up that hill’; though I normally manage to grumble ‘yeh whatever’. But here in Alaska, despite plentiful errant data about the lay of the land, bears are the real focus. People never tire of detailing the inherent vulnerability of us cyclists riding and camping in the wild; of cataloguing locations where bears were sighted up the road; and delivering missives on how to behave in the event of a bear encounter. This last category of information must be diligently filtered to remove the superstition, folk wisdom and paranoia which often contaminates it. In the northern wilds of America the bear is like the snake in Australia – both are loci of human fear and suspicion. Those unacquainted with the Australian bush imagine a landscape brimming with snakes, scheming for ways to bite humans. The truth, of course, is much more

There’s a bear in there.

prosaic. Snakes, like bears, want nothing to do with humans and pose a statistically minuscule threat. But try telling that to a greenhorn, or a redneck for that matter. Paranoia is characterised by an unjustified degree of mistrust or fear. Cyclists in Alaska are far more likely to be squished by a speeding RV piloted by an elderly southern tourist enchanted by a wonderful landscape than they are of being injured or killed by a bear. Moose kill many more people than bears do. So do lightning strikes. But bear attacks, though rare, make good copy and are extensively reported. This feeds bearanoia. A self-professed expert keen to share with us the various ‘protocols’ for dealing with bear encounters told us on our first day in Alaska that ‘bears are virtually blind,

so try to stand together and look big’. Days later I read an Alaska Department of Fish and Game pamphlet advising that ‘contrary to popular myth, their eyesight is equivalent to that of humans’.

Dinner bells Depending on your source, bear whistles are either an effective form of aural violence to inflict on bears or ‘totally useless’. Bells designed to alert a bear of your approach are often mocked as ‘dinner bells’. Grizzlies are far more aggressive than black bears. Or is it the other way around? There’s some great folk wisdom, too. Decorate your tent with flapping plastic and piss in the four corners of your camp. I like this latter tip, and can now rebrand my lazy, piss anywhere attitude as judicious bush knowledge. There are so many helpful tips. When deploying bear-

spray make sure you stay upwind of the bear. (This is akin to being told to always cycle downhill with a tailwind.) And remember to lie face down on the ground and cover your neck with your arms if attacked. And if the bear manages to roll you over, turn back onto your stomach (sure!). But in the event of a ‘predatory attack’ don’t play dead; you must fight to the last. Until last week there had only been six fatal bear attacks ever recorded in Alaska. Then in the space of two days, two people were killed in separate bear encounters. One of these was a rare predatory attack – a 16-year-old boy in a mountain race near Anchorage who veered off course was chased by a black bear and killed, but not before making a frantic phone call to his brother. Race officials later found his body and frightened off the black bear

Tiny blood vessels in the brain could be the key in treating vascular dementia Researchers from the University of Southampton are to study tiny channels embedded in the walls of blood vessels in the brain to assess their impact on dementia. Dementia is the loss of mental ability owing to the gradual death of brain cells. Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia and is estimated to affect about 150,000 people in the UK, accounting for almost 20 per cent of all dementia cases. It is caused by problems with the small blood vessels of the brain. These vessels have two functions: to supply blood to the brain and to remove

toxic waste. The removal of waste is along tiny pathways called basement membranes that are extremely thin: a millionth of the thickness of one human hair. These pathways are anchored to the cells that make up the walls of the blood ves-

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sel, making them very difficult to see and investigate. The Southampton experimental study will use a unique model, in collaboration with Professor Darek Gorecki of the University of Portsmouth, to look at whether it is this anchoring system that pre-

vents the pathways from performing their function. Professor Roxana Carare, of the University of Southampton, who is leading the study, said: ‘The basement membranes have a very important job in taking waste away from the brain. The failure in this system designed for eliminating waste may lead to vascular dementia, a devastating condition that can affect a lot of people. ‘Understanding the exact arrangement and function of all elements in the system for eliminating waste from the brain will bring us a step closer to the design of efficient therapies for vascular dementia.’

guarding its kill. In a subsequent reprisal brimming with frontier mentality, four bears were killed, including the alleged culprit. Then three hikers were attacked and injured. In another incident just two days ago a pair of mountain bikers were attacked by a grizzly with cubs. One of these guys is recovering in hospital after his companion warded the bear off with bear spray.

Bear mace A trusted source had recommended we carry bear repellent, and in the Seattle gear store where we were buying some kit I picked up a canister of bear mace. But it felt unreasonably heavy, and our bikes were already overburdened with more important accoutrements of the road – books and maps, all manner of spare parts, warm clothes, a laptop, and a pile of camping gear including a

Bialetti, the essential backcountry coffee instrument. And besides, bear spray is not failsafe protection. It merely tilts the odds a little further in favour of surviving an attack, a scenario which seemed utterly remote in that grimy city. So I hid smugly in the safety of statistics and left the bear spray on the shelf for the bearanoid. Cycling up the wonderfully scenic Alaska Highway we’ve had half a dozen close-range sightings of these beautiful creatures. The highlight was a grizzly and her two cubs feeding on wild dandelions and locoweed by the roadside. She smelled us, then resumed eating. We passed by, metres away. But in the hostel here in Fairbanks, a hardy, experienced outdoorsman has also recommended the carriage of bear spray. It now seems like a prudent form of ballast to haul. Even a crusty old local – whose scrawled note, requesting help rebuilding a log cabin up on the Yukon river, had piqued my interest a couple of days back – seemed perturbed by the bears. ‘They’re going berserk this year. They’re everywhere. Chewed up the neighbour’s dog, and that poor kid down Anchorage way. Dunno what’s up. Maybe they’re upset about the election.’ ‘Come on, man,’ I smiled, ‘how could anyone not have liked that election?’ Dave Lisle is a temporary escapee from Mullumbimby, planning to cycle on several continents. Q

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Property Insider House prices head for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;safe landingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;:govt Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics Correspondent, Canberra Federal treasurer Scott Morrison sees a soft landing for house prices owing to a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;measuredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approach taken by the government and regulators to tackling affordability. Corelogicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest housing survey show prices across the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight capital cities grew by just 0.8 per cent in the June quarter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the lowest quarterly pace since December 2015. The treasurer said the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s May Budget housing measures and actions taken by the banking regulator would ensure a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;safe landingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Sydney and Melbourne property markets. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You need to use the scalpel, not Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chainsaw of where they want to abolish negative gearing,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mr Morrison told reporters in Sydney on Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;That would have driven the market toward a hard landing and we know what that would mean for consumer confidence in the economy more broadly.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Other figures showed home building approvals fell 5.6 per cent in May to be nearly 20 per cent down over the year. Commonwealth Bank economist Gareth Aird said the report reaffirmed his view that residential construction will be a drag on economic activity from the second half of 2017, having supported growth over the past few years. Cooling house prices will be one less worry for the Reserve Bank when it holds its monthly board meeting on Tuesday to discuss interest rates. However, economists expect the central bank will eventually have to follow the global trend of raising interest rates. Former Reserve Bank board member John Edwards said last week that the official cash rate could rise eight times over the next two years, based on current economic forecasts. But other economists and financial market participants expect future increases will be much more restrained.

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NSW budget fails to deliver for consumers Despite the good intentions of a package to support first homebuyers, the NSW Government has failed to deliver for those seeking to purchase property. REINSW president John Cunningham said the NSW Government has again missed the opportunity to pass on the real reward that the budget should have delivered all property consumers. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The NSW government has seen an increase of nearly 10 per cent to $6.8 billion, on the stamp duty collected from the sale of homes in NSW,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mr Cunningham said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stamp duty collected is projected to rise to $7.2 billion next year or 5.9 per cent and up to $8.5 billion in 2020â&#x20AC;&#x201C;21, an average annual growth of 5.4 per cent over the next three years. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;And yet again the NSW Government has failed to address stampduty brackets, which have been left untouched for the last 30 years. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A review of stamp-duty brackets would assist all residents of NSW. Instead the government continues to gain from its failure to recognise that bracket creep is an inhibitor to supply.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Retirees who are sitting on large family homes have been given no incentive to downsize. A simple review of bracket creep would assist them to make the decision to sell. We also believe other incentives, such as reduced stamp duty granted to first homebuyers, should be targeted towards older Australians. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Helping downsizers with reduced stamp duty is one of the key ways to instantly help with the supply issue as it creates increased market activity with no loss of revenue for the government. In fact, it has been projected that there could be a gain in government revenue. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Instead the NSW Government has given itself a pat on the back and continues to put its hand out to ordinary Australians who are trying to put a roof over their heads,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mr Cunningham said.

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1 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach “Moonbeach” – Ultimate Beachside Living! Located just 30 metres from the pristine sands and crystal clear waters of South Golden Beach, this award winning architectural design by Gabriel Poole is simply stunning. Offering the ultimate beachside escape, the property is conveniently located in this unspoilt, sleepy seaside town. “Moonbeach” is currently set up as a first class Byron Bay style holiday rental, making good returns with potential to increase!

Call us today Raine Horne Ocean Shores 6680 5000 rh.com.au/oceanshores

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Twenty acres located at one of the highest spots in Tregeagle, this property is approximately two thirds native forest and one third cleared. The home has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of room for parking with a 3 bay carport and a triple bay shed. There is a huge 82 square metre open plan living area with a lovely modern kitchen. It has large verandahs running along both front the front and back of the home and has a lovely solar heated swimming pool. The school bus picks up and drops off the kids at the end of the road, and you are only 10 minutes to Lismore and 10 minutes to the Alstonville shops. Peace and quiet, absolute privacy and close to everything.

Contact: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 Katrina Beohm Real Estate

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139 North Creek Road, Lennox Head Expansive rear covered alfresco area for year round entertaining ‘Under Instructions from NSW Trustee Renovators delight in need of some TLC and Guardian’ to bring back to former glory Solid brick home on level 809.4m2 block, elevated hinterland views Auction 8 July Onsite 10am Generous open living floorplan, multiple Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 living spaces, loads of natural light 4 generous bedrooms, main bed has ensuite and walk-in robe Spacious kitchen with soft-closing drawers, plenty of bench space & storage 0 12.3 12– y a d r S at u

42 Phoenix Drive, Tintenbar Sundrenched and elevated 3 bed, 2 bath home perched gracefully on 1.75 acres (7347m2) in the established Phoenix Park Estate in Tintenbar. North-east aspect and distant country views Tasteful living, dining and kitchen spaces with timber and terracotta tiled flooring, sunny eastern terrace Purpose built undercover, outdoor barbecue and entertaining loggia to the north.

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Property Ultimate beachside living!

Stunning Queenslander

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Moonbeachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just 30 metres to the pristine sands and crystal clear waters of South Golden Beach. Offering the ultimate beachside escape, located in this unspoilt, peaceful seaside town, yet only a short distance to Byron Bay. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking a beautiful home by the sea or beachside weekender, this striking home provides the ideal setting of understated luxury. Breathe in the fresh sea breezes or indulge in some sunbaking, surfing and sauntering along the sand.When you get peckish, simply stroll down to the local shops or discover the convenience of the Ocean Shores Shopping Village, Tavern, Golf Course and Country Club. This property has been described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best kept secret in the Byron Bay regionâ&#x20AC;?, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moonbeachâ&#x20AC;? is quite simply, its own slice of heaven on earth. Whether you wish to invest or move straight in, we urge you to come and inspect â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moonbeachâ&#x20AC;? to experience this captivating beachside home for yourself!

Originally built in 1887, this traditional Queenslander with high ceilings and polished hoop pine floors has been lovingly restored. Set privately on an 850 sqm north-east-facing block in a quality neighbourhood just 200 metres level stroll from the stunning, unspoilt South Golden Beach. The living and dining areas are open plan with large timber-framed windows, a combustion fireplace for chilly winter evenings & generous wraparound verandas to enjoy the coastal breezes during the warmer months. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a 900mm wide gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher. This delightful property is only 5 minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive to Ocean Shores Shopping Centre, Country Club, 10 minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive from Mullumbimby, 15 minutes to Byron Bay or 30 minutes to Gold Coast Airport.

Saturday 12pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm Open: Contact: 0411 081 118 Julie-Ann Manahan LREA, Principal/Licensee

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This stunning multilevel home commands an elevated position with 180 degree views from Shelley Beach and Richmond River down to Evans Head. Set over a 600.7m2 block it has been designed and built to exacting standards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no expense has been spared. The designer kitchen has premium stone benchtops, double ovens and integrated modern appliances. The lower level consists of games room, 2 beds, full size bathroom and wet bar-perfect for teenagers or guest accommodation. There are multiple deck areas, some sheltered, this maximizing alfresco living options. DLUG with internal access plus extra parking for three vehicles on street entry level. Located a short walk to Ballina shops and services, surf beach, Shaws Bay and the many walking and cycle pathways, this outstanding property needs to be viewed to be truly appreciated. Open: By appointment Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 Lois Buckett Real Estate

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See more at kbrealestate.com.au/961685 Agent: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122

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LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE

• 4 Hibiscus Place, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10:30am

• 139 North Creek Road, Lennox Head. Sat 9–10am

• 86 Byron Street, Bangalow. Sat 12–12:30pm

• 60 Montwood Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

• 7 Tea Tree Place, East Ballina. Sat 12–12.30pm

• 2/136 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park. Wed 1–1.30pm

• 200 North Creek Road, Lennox Head. Sat 1–1.30pm

Auctions FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 9 Angus Place, Ewingsdale. Auction 5 July 2pm. Guide $1.140–$1.260M • 2/136 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park. Auction 8th July 2pm

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE

• 9 Angus Place, Ewingsdale. Wed 1.30–2pm

LJHOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS

• 11/64 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay. Thu 10–10.30am

• 26 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Thur 12–12.30pm

• 6A–D/155 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Thu 11–11.30am

• 3/ 90 Rajah Road Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am

MCGRATH BYRON BAY

• 31 Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11–11.30am

• 680 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby Creek 8th July 12pm • 12 Hakea Crescent, Suffolk Park, 22nd July 12pm

• 892 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Fri 10.15–10.45am • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Fri 11–11.30am • 1635–1651 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Fri 12–12.30pm • 46 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Fri 1–1.30pm • 22 Rush Court, Mullumbimby. Sat 9–9.30am • 4/14 Mackay Street, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 892 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 10–10.30am • 1/86–88 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 3/3 Sallywattle Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 2 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 10.45–11.15am • 26 Tallowood Crescent, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 11 Shelley Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am

• 1/25 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am

• 139 North Creek Road, Lennox Head. ONSITE 8th July 10am 8 July • 7 Tea Tree Place, East Ballina. ONSITE 22nd July 11am

• 21A Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm

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FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

• 26 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 12–12.30pm

• 2A Clifford Street, Suffolk Park. $1,295,000 to $1,395,000 • 680 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby Creek. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 2/23 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. $680,000 to $740,000 • Lot 23/22 Avocado Crescent, Ewingsdale. $1,100,000 to $1,200,000 • 12 Hakea Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 46 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. $1,200,000 to $1,280,000 • 18 Scott Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 1/86–88 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Contact Agent • 26 Tallowood Crescent, Byron Bay. Contact Agent • 7 Tinderbox Road, Talofa. Sat 1.30–2pm • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Contact Agent • 624 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 2–2.30pm • 8/2–6 Cemetery Road, Byron Bay. $750,000 to $820,000 • 1/68 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. By Appointment.

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE

• 2/68 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. By Appointment.

• 7 Tea Tree Place, East Ballina. Contact Agent • 139 North Creek Road, Lennox Head. Contact Agent • 2/69 Stewart Street, Lennox Head. Contact Agent

• 8/2–6 Cemetery Road, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm

PROFESSIONALS & MARK COCHRANE

• 2b Beachcomber Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm

• 172 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.45am

• 22/58 Armstrong Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm

MCGRATH BYRON BAY • 12 Hakea Crescent, Suffolk Park

• 5/34 Lawson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 1–1.30pm

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES

• 2/136 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 1.30–2pm

• 2 Pacific Place, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11–11.30am

• 624 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 2–2.30pm

• 1 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach. Sat 12–1pm

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES

• 2/23 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. Sat 2–2.30pm

• 24 Redgate Road, South Golden Beach. By Appointment

• 5 Gira Place, Ocean Shores

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PROFESSIONALS & MARK COCHRANE • 172 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby $1,050,000

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A fine day for wine and food in Ballina By Vivienne Pearson

After the flood

The 7th Ballina Fine Wine & Food Festival was held on the weekend, with a gala dinner on Friday night and the main festival day held at the Ballina Racecourse on Sunday.

Rohit and the welcoming staff of Billiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indian

By Julie Ray

Five facts about the Ballina Fine Wine & Food Festival: 1. Wine comes before food in the name for a reason â&#x20AC;&#x201C; alcohol is a big focus of the festival and you are greeted with a glass of champagne. 2. Only over-18s are allowed entry, making it an adult-only event. 3. The festival is run by Rotary (Ballina on Richmond), with profits going to local causes. 4. It is an all-weather event, with all stalls undercover 5. Buses run to Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay, Suffolk Park and Bangalow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; costing only $5 a ticket.

Cheers to Ballina Fine Wine & Food Festival (glass held over racecourse)

Over to the punters for their views on the day: Jo Colja, from Kingscliff, speaking about Paella Time: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The big paella pans are amazing; they look like works of art! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to try some but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve eaten so much that I might have to go for a walk first.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Photo: Jo with the work-of-art paella

who come here every year. We love the tastings and the aromas. We love these cocktails!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Says Nyoli Scobie, from Truly Tea: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our tea cocktails are sugar-free, hydrating cocktails.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

However, luckily for his loyal customers, his determination was the only thing not dampened by the rising floodwaters.

Photo: The best friends with Nyoli and Keith from Truly Tea Gavin Hughes, head chef at Byron at Byron, about his cooking demonstration with Blake Seymour, executive chef at Ballina RSL Club: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I really enjoyed the festival! It was fun to do a cooking demonstration with Blake Seymour from the Ballina RSL. We are old friends because he was my second chef at the Byron at Byron for four years. The Rotary Club organisers were very accommodating and the festival was very well organised. I think the way they showcase local restaurants and food vendors is very worthwhile.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Gina Combo, from Banora Point, speaking of Wharf Bar and Restaurant: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my first visit to the festival. The cheeses are great and now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to try a coconut margarita.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Says Ralph Mamone, owner of of Wharf Bar and Restaurant: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called an ice luge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the drink is poured through an ice sculpture, chilling it. We wanted to create a bit of theatre.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Photo: Ballina meets Byron: Blake Seymour and Gavin Hughes prepare for their demonstration

Photo: Gina tries an iced coconut margarita Kerry Deeley from Lismore, with friends Kerry Gollan and Nola Murray, speaking of Byron Bay Olive Company: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re browsing and tasting before deciding what to buy for lunch. Everyone is so friendly and happy to share information on their food and wine.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Photo: Kerry, Kerry and Nola with Antoine and Louis from Byron Bay Olive Company Nicole, Sandra, Darren, Josh and Justine, from all over, about Truly Tea: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We are best friends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some from primary school â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Jenny Ellenbroek, station manager at Paradise FM, Ballina: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Paradise FM is overwhelmed to be the main beneficiary of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival. The funds raised from the whole festival, including this raffle, will go towards our plans to establish a second studio to be used as backup, for training, and for local content development.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Says Col Lee, chairman of the festival committee: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Local papers and radio stations are the hub of the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Photo: Col, Jenny and Sue with an alcohol-fuelled raffle. Here at The Echo, we say cheers to that!

Salt of the sea By Vivienne Pearson

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After sustaining substantial losses owing to the recent flood, Billiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indian in Billinudgel has reopened and has introduced an exciting new menu. Rohit, who has owned and run the restaurant for the past five years, explained that he sustained around $15,000 worth of damages and was forced to close for a week to carry out repairs and perform a thorough cleanup.

The meals are made from fresh local produce and are tasty with generous servings affording good value for money. There are all the usual suspects: vindaloos, kormas, masalas, and rogan josh as well as Billiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialty dishes with a provenance in Rohitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local village in India. It is always reassuring to see Indian chefs in an Indian restaurant and Rohit has enlisted the very best talented Indian chefs who turn out great dishes, breads, sides and desserts all in the traditional Indian styles with heat intensities to suit the diner. He has added dishes that accommodate special diets including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices. Most Indian dishes and breads take a long time to prepare, so unless you are an accomplished cook, have a well-stocked pantry and love spending time in the kitchen you might not usually cook Indian food at home. So dining out at Billiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indian or ordering takeaway to eat at home is a wonderful way to get authentic Indian cuisine. They also offer catering for your special event. The restaurant is decorated tastefully in muted tones with chandeliers and a cosy fireplace creating a relaxed atmosphere. The waitstaff are delightful, attentive and informative. The new menu was launched recently with a festive, fun and colourful Bollywood theme night and, following on from the huge success, Rohit plans to host more into the future. Billiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indian is open 4.30pm till late Tuesday to Sunday but also offer takeaway for those wishing to dine at home. It is a BYO so you can bring your favourite bottle of wine to complement your meal, making it an even more affordable experience. They offer indoor and outdoor dining, which is perfect for all seasons, and with the winter weather settling in there is no better place to be than sitting near the roaring fire surrounded by the aromatic smells of authentic Indian cuisine. If you are a seasoned traveller to India, have always dreamed of going there or just love Indian food, Billiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indian is a little taste of India in the northern rivers and well worth a visit. I guarantee you will become a regular. Like all flood-affected businesses Rohit needs your support to get back into full swing so by simply treating yourself to a night out you will show your support and in return you will receive one of the very best Indian meals outside of India. In my book that is a tasty win-win. More info: Billiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indian Restaurant BYO. Dine in or takeaway. 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel. Ph 6680 3352 Open Tuesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sun 4.30pm till late, closed Mon.

Change is in the air at the Ocean Shores Country Club, with the club announcing the opening of its new casual dining experience: Seasalt Dining & Cafe. The new venture is managed by Cater Group, who look after seven restaurants between here and the central Some of the OS Country Club restaurant crew (head chef coast (including two in Coffs absent) l to r Mel Redko, Ben Allen, Elan Hameriri, Damien Harbour). Continuity and a Warwick and Jade Henson. local touch will be ensured thanks to staff making the The magnificent views from the deck will also transition from Albatross (and some from Coast remain! before that), including head chef Bruce Daniel Seasalt: Open every day for lunch (11.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; and restaurant manager Megan Hunter. 2.30pm) and dinner (5.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8.30pm Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; In addition to a modern Australian cuisine menu, Thursday, 5.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm Friday & Saturday) and Seasalt will offer a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; menu and daily specials. tea/coffee/cake + bar snacks from 10.30am Club Members receive 10 per cent discount on each day. all regular meals.

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Cured Fish Emma Francis, of Cured Seafoods, grew up in New Zealand, where smoked fish is commonly eaten. Her first job, at age 14, was in a seafood store and she brought the tradition of home-smoked fish when she moved to the Byron Shire 20 years ago. ‘It was always our party trick!’ she says.

Byron Bay street food party returns If you missed the Street Food Party at Byron Bay Brewery in April, or want to go again, it’s on this Saturday. More than 18 gourmet food trucks, two stages of live music, a vintage rummage sale and, as you would expect from a brewery, delicious craft beer. Organisers say the front carpark will be transformed into a food festival with pop-up vans from all over the region gathering to serve up a world of flavours. While you’re eating, local blues artist Jesse Pumphrey will be providing the entertainment. If you’re driving to the event, where is the best place to park? You can park at the Butler St Reserve and take the Brewery’s courtesy bus that will be shuttling backwards and forwards between the

party and the reserve during the night. The Brewery’s neighbours will thank you for it. After you’ve sampled the delights of the carpark, you can wander into the Brewery to find a vintage and handmade rummage sale in the band room and more live entertainment in the beergarden. Flamenco father-and-son duo Los Rosanos will bring their latin guitar grooves to the beer garden over 5–8pm, followed by local 4-piece 60/70s party band Wall Flower Meadows. More info: Byron Bay Street Food Party. 4pm–late Saturday 8 July. Byron Bay Brewery, 1 Skinners Shoot Rd, Byron.Free entry.

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Ballina RSL Club

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

2 Pulled Pork Sliders & Schooner of Byron Hazy One Pale only $12.50 Shared Platter for two plus two Glasses of Wine only $20 Selected Wines. 11am till 8pm daily. We practise responsible service of alcohol

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Emma Francis Cured Seafoods

Billi’s Indian

AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT • Chef specials every night • Exciting New Menu • 10% off for seniors every day • Catering available for parties • Vegan and gluten free food available • Complimentary papadams if pre-booked!

Open Tuesday – Sunday 4.30pm to late Closed Monday 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel BYO. Credit cards 6680 3352

BYRON BAY

Luscious Foods

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

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

The Beet Vegan Restaurant

Byron Bay’s first 100% vegan restaurant. Ethical. Compassionate. Healthy. Delicious. Lunch Specials from $13, Takeaway & home delivery, large range of gluten-free dishes Facebook/Instagram: @thebeetbyronbay www.thebeet.com.au

Lunch – Thur–Sun 12–2.30pm Dinner – Wed–Sun from 5.30pm Closed Monday and Tuesday Shop 6 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street Bookings: 6685 6520

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

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

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

Succulent Café

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

NOW SERVING Japanese Ramen

We would like to inform that owing to high customer request Shop 3, 8 Byron Street, Byron Bay for Japanese Ramen option during lunch hours, Succulent P 6685 5711 Café will change the operating hours for Ramen from July 7. FB: succulent café Friday & Saturday 5pm–9pm, Sunday 12pm–3pm Breakfast and Lunch still open for 7 days Instagram: byronbaysucculentcafe Our experienced Japanese chef trusts his sense and taste Fri-Sat 5–9pm, Sun 12pm–3pm Breakfast and Lunch open 7 days more than anything when it comes to selecting ingredients. The produce that requires freshness is sought out locally Gluten free and Vegan friendly and dry goods are gathered from personally trusted Fully licensed, BYO wine only suppliers from Japan.

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

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

www.stelmodining.com

Sura Asian Cuisine

Self-serve Buffett Thai, Chinese and Korean

10 different options each day Open every day Self-Serve 12 Midday–9.30pm Take-Away from just $8 1/47 Jonson Street, Byron or Phone 6685 7732 Dine in ALL YOU CAN EAT (only Wednesday & Saturday) sura.asian.au@gmail.com + 1 can of drink just $12.90

Warung Bagus 3/14 Bay St (opposite the surf club) 7am–5pm daily Dine in or takeaway 6685 5194

Casual beachfront cafe with indoor/outdoor seating and sea views. All-day breakfast, Indonesian lunch, plus snacks and coffee, juices, smoothies and cakes. Gluten-free specialists with a great variety of vegan options plus beef, chicken and fish. Follow us! @warungbagusbyronbay

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Elixiba Mon–Fri 9.30am–3pm 5pm–Late Brunch & Lunch until 3pm Dinner from 5pm 7 Days! Sat–Sun 9am–Late Brunch until 3pm Shop 10, Feros Arcade 23 Jonson St 6685 6845

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

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

Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

Fishheads

Fins

Elixiba Plant Based Restaurant and Bar A delicious vegan dining experience. Tapas, mains and heavenly desserts all house made and gluten free. Exclusive craft beers, herbal elixirs, exquisite cocktails and a unique atmosphere. Dine in/Takeaway/Catering/Functions Hog’s Breath Cafe’s menu just got better with some mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, the diverse menu also offers chicken, seafood, snacks, burgers, ribs, kid’s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak – slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon – Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so there’s something to please the whole family.

Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner daily 5-10pm. Lunch Fri-Sun 12-3pm. GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

MULLUMBIMBY

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

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on

The Empire

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

Open 7 days from 9am Nights Thurs, Fri, Sat. Dine in and takeaway Licensed 5–10pm Mon–Fri, 1pm–10pm Sat–Sun FB/Insta: EmpireMullum 20 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2306

Breakfast & Lunch: 7 Days Afternoon Share Food: from 2.30pm Tues to Sat Dinner: from 5.30pm Tues to Sat WINTER SPECIAL 2-course dinner $40 3-course dinner $48 (Tues to Thurs )

Any breakfast dish + coffee or tea + freshly squeezed orange juice only $25 pp Any lunch or dinner entrée * + any main * + beer or glass of wine only $45 pp

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

*excludes mixed seafood entrée & seafood platter for 2

Safya Cafe and Restaurant

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

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

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

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

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

Mullum has a new night venue! The Empire is now licensed and open for drinks Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights! Mullumbimby’s iconic Empire Cafe serves up an exciting menu with something for everyone. From delicious and healthy superfoods like our acai bowls – to decadent treats like our burgers and buffalo wings, and heaps heaps more. Come in and satisfy your cravings. Need a late lunch? The Empire kitchen stays open all day to satisfy those afternoon munchies.

Harvest sprawls across three lovingly restored buildings featuring a restaurant, deli and bakery in the historic village of Newrybar in the Byron Bay hinterland. 18-22 Old Pacific Highway Lunch 7 days from 12pm Newrybar NSW 2479 Dinner 7 nights from 6pm Breakfast weekends from 8am 6687 2644 Harvest Deli open from 8am with weekday breakfast available - Deli takeaway coffee from 7am harvestcafe.com.au Harvest is available for events, weddings and catering

SUFFOLK PARK

Tullys

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

20 years’ experience in the art of Thai cooking.

Harvest

www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

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

Experience the real taste of Thailand. Using local produce, local staff. Free courtesy bus provided for pick up and drop off!

NEWRYBAR

WINTER SPECIALS

7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed.

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

Hidden away in the heart of the Suffolk shops, with

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

CATERING

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

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

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

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

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LIVE MUSIC...P38| CULTURE...P40 | CINEMA...P43

UKULELE DEATH SQUAD HITS BELLO S O U T H A U S T R A L I A N U K U L E L E D U O T H E U K U L E L E D E AT H S Q U A D P I C K E D U P T H E I R T I N Y I N S T R U M E N T S , S T E P P E D I N TO T H E I R S U I T S , A N D I T WA S O N . It’s what happens when two musicians such as Benjamin Roberts (The Timbers) and Julian Ferguson (The Coconut Kids) hit on a winning concept of hardcore flamenco uke. Tarantino styled. For Benjamin Roberts, an Adelaide-based music teacher, uke wasn’t his first love.

started teaching. I started finger-picking it. I thought I can do cool stuff like on the banjo, it has a high g string at the top.’ Unbelievably, Ben was actually enjoying the ukulele and was quickly developing his own unique way of playing.

‘I am a guitar teacher. I teach in a private school called the Guitar Academy.

‘I got my friend Julian in and we had all these dirty comedy songs we thought we could turn into an Adelaide Fringe show.

‘At first I was one of those people who turned their nose up at the uke – I think there are so many of those stereotypical songs like You are my Sunshine that just grated.

‘We started jamming and then he brought a song to the list. I bought another one. We started playing with a flamenco feel and we saw how we could amp it up a notch and take it to a place we hadn’t taken it before!

I had to teach a student ukulele so I picked it up. I had a couple of weeks before I

‘The nylon strings means you can get that real flamenco sound. We do some really

hardcore songs, and I said if we put on suits we can go Tarantino.

Edinburgh Fringe as a feature on the Made in Adelaide initiative.

‘Then we came up with the name, Ukulele Death Squad. And it was game on.’

Bello will be their fifth show!

And it’s so much fun. ‘With this band nothing is off limits. In some parts of the song we go into heavy metal – but it’s more about the mindset and it is quite an energetic show!’ The guys launched their first-ever show at Adelaide Fringe this year and sold out all three shows. They just did their fourth show on the weekend and on the strength of that the Adelaide government got behind them and pretty soon they’ll be heading over to the

Expect high energy and uke wizardry! ‘It was never meant to be really funny, but we’re having fun. This music is quite technical compared to other bands we have played in before,’ says Benjamin. ‘I have to concentrate a lot more than usual!’ ‘We have a bass player; Julian plays quite percussive style and hits it quite hard, and I play more the lead and solos.’ Catch The Ukulele Death Squad at Bello Winter Music this weekend. Thursday– Sunday. Tickets at bellowintermusic.com.

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MANDY NOLAN’S

SOAPBOX W W W. E C H O. N E T. A U /S OA P - B OX

ALICE IN BYRONLAND: DOWN THE POTHOLE Right now in Byron Shire there are more potholes than actual road surface. There are people from Main Arm who haven’t been sighted for weeks, suspicion being that, like Alice from Wonderland, they’ve fallen into one and disappeared completely. Some have gone right through and come out the other side in Nimbin (that’s why they call it a ‘pot’ hole); all you have to do is chew on a mushie and you’re home again. I can hear you all complaining. Saying ‘fucking council’. But perhaps it’s not neglect, misuse of funds, lack of care. Perhaps it’s not the absence of forward planning or a cruel irony that we must drive on the country’s worst roads to the country’s most expensive real estate. Perhaps it’s Byron Shire Council stepping into the future with a form of public transport no other region has. These aren’t just potholes. These are portals so we can travel between villages. Time Zones. Reality states. There are potholes here that can take you back to the 60s! In the future we won’t have roads at all. Just giant potholes. It’s Tele-potholeation. They are the dark matter of the roadway. The black holes of the bitumen. You don’t even have to install them. They’re selfforming. Unfortunately they’re not currently operational and aren’t offering quick trips to the markets or the beach; they are just tearing up tyres, destroying wheel rims and making a simple trip to the shops more dangerous than being smeared in mullet and going deep sea diving with sharks. Every km on our local roads is like an episode of World’s Worst Drivers, except we’re not swerving because we’re drunk, we’re trying to miss potholes. Every 20 seconds a Byron Shire driver is faced with a conundrum – do I hit the oncoming vehicle, the pedestrian or the pothole? At 60km an hour I’ve been chancing the oncoming vehicle. It generally doesn’t do as much damage as a pothole. After replacing the fifth tyre in just two days I found myself becoming angry. I thought of mounting a campaign that encouraged motorists to dump destroyed tyres in the council chamber. Then I realised that this wasn’t possible. It would be full to the top in a week. The conspiracy theorist in me wondered whether there wasn’t some collusion between Council and Tyrepower. Right now those of us with vehicles are feeling

pretty tyre powerless. (Isn’t the first step on the road to recovery, surrendering to your Tyrepower?) It’s weird. Potholes are empty but they sure bring stuff up. It’s been making me and most of the Shire really, really angry. So I thought reframing was in order. Potholes help us let go. Perhaps Council could send that out as a bumper sticker with our next rates bill to remind us of the hideously low infrastructure bang for our buck around here. I’ve let go of thousands of dollars over the years in tyres and wheel rims. On the upside, you are never at risk of falling asleep on a north coast road. The slam of the pothole wakes you up every time. We now have so many potholes they form clusters, like malignant road cancer. I’ve been watching the council fill them up (eventually), and then the rain comes, and it washes out and the pot hole is ALWAYS bigger. Like the magic pudding of potholes. The more you fill it the bigger it gets. There’s alchemy out on them roads. The council poultice-thepothole approach doesn’t work. They might as well be filling it with potatoes. Or turmeric. Perhaps an antiinflammatory might help. It’s the classic Einstein definition of insanity: repeating the same behaviour and expecting different results. It’s never worked. Not even once. But they keep pushing on with the ‘fill it with bitumen’ strategy like one day a miracle will occur and the pothole will close. I love their blind optimism. Especially when they decide to do it at peak hour on the way to Byron. I mean, if you are going to poultice your pothole, that’s the time to do it! I don’t know if the council has noticed, but every day the potholes are getting worse. Potholes are a degenerative illness. They don’t clear up on a gluten-free diet. So clearly the council aren’t going to deal with it. So it’s up to the community to come up with their own road-repair strategy.

I suggest we try some road reiki and a little Louise L Hay. According to Louise, ‘cancer’ is formed by niggly annoyances. Kind of like potholes. Also deep grief, secret hurt. Our roadways are in pain. They are holding our fear, people! We need to help them release. Our potholes must learn to lovingly forgive themselves and release the past. So instead of filling these gaping holes with tar and bitumen, let us use the only fill that ever works. Love and joy. Let’s choose to fill our potholes with love.

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BELLOWIN’ ABOUT THE BELLO BELOW BACK IN ACTION In 2015, the inaugural Bello Winter Music Festival presented a heart-warming selection of acts to bring alive the picturesque town of Bellingen during the coldest months of the year. The returned in 2016 with the addition of two new venues and the reappearance of street theatre, workshops, the ever-popular magic bus and, of course, another stellar lineup. The festival uses existing infrastructure within the town, reinforcing the community vibe and reflecting the sustainability consciousness of the organisers. It also runs Bellingen LeaF – a sustainability-focused program of timetabled workshops available at no extra cost to festival-goers.

Since releasing their first EP in 2000, hip-hop trio Bliss n Eso have traced a zig-zag trajectory across the charts and the planet, with multi-platinum, ARIA-award wins along the way. The band based in Sydney have now, after three years of laying low, and then facing a much-publicised tragedy earlier this year during the filming of the music video for Friend Like You, released their sixth studio album Off the Grid. The album includes singles Dopamine and Friend Like You. More than halfway through a mammoth Aussie tour before heading to NZ then Canada, Bliss n Eso will be playing a sold out gig on Friday at the Hotel Great Northern. Visit www.blissneso.com for tour info.

The Winter Music festival organisers are also very passionate about the Youth Mentorship program, where young aspiring musicians are given the opportunity to be mentored by selected artists appearing on the bill, and to then perform as a part of the festival lineup. BELLO Winter Music is dedicated to programming an exciting and eclectic mix of new and emerging artists – local, national and international – while showcasing everything that Bellingen has to offer. Bello Winter Music is the perfect excuse to get away for a weekend and shake off the winter blues. Thursday 6 till Sunday 9. www.bellowintermusic.com

THEY GIVE ME FEVER It’s Saturday Night Fever every night with The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to the Bee Gees. One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history is recreated on the Vegas stage in a 75-minute multi-media concert event. You’ll hear hits including Staying Alive, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep Is Your Love and Jive Talkin’. The performers’ authentic take on the trio’s clothes, style and moves showcases five decades of the Brothers Gibb’s success as rock and disco legends, while audiences groove to their memorable music and are immersed in the disco era. The president of the Bee Gees Fan Club USA has said, ‘In my opinion they are the best Bee Gees tribute in the world!’ The Las Vegas Review Journal has named them Best Tribute Show for 2015. You should be dancing on 23 August, Park Lane Theatre – Lennox Head. Phone 6687 6291 to book.

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NAIDOC AT NORPA With a massive program of events to celebrate NAIDOC, NORPA are putting on a free, familyfriendly event running over two days this Friday and Saturday with local and national artists highlighting cultural matters. NAIDOC at NORPA at Lismore City Hall will feature a performance by electronic/roots sensation OKA as well as local musicians Billy Smith, Teddy Lewis King and Tom Avery; danadjalung Nini Nahri-Gali and Muggerah; Black Screen films; music workshops with Darren Compton from Move it Mob Style; basket-weaving workshops; elders storytelling and conversation panels. Uncle Mick and Aunty Thelma will be providing delicious bush-tucker on both days including damper, crocodile and kangaroo curries. ‘We want to provide an experience highlighting the stories of our region that many Australians have not heard,’ says NAIDOC at NORPA executive producer Rhoda Roberts. ‘This is hands-on engagement that assists in closing the assumptions and the gaps, while nurturing an exchange of knowledge and respect from an Aboriginal perspective.’

The

DON’T PANIC, IT’S PANDAMIC

Byron Bay

Street Food Party at theBrewery

Pandamic are a punk indie rock band who originally hail from Rockhampton.

Sat 8th July

Rhys and Joe started out playing local pubs and festivals as a duo. Later down the track, remembering this longhaired, metal-blasting beating dingo Rangi, who had always talked about starting a band one day!

4pm-9pm

Many jams and skate sessions later they met Lyle, the perfect candidate to complete the four-piece. The boys began to compose tunes together for months. Finally deciding to go for it and self-record their first debut EP Scumbag in Joe’s family shed with the help of good friend Jack Rynswoud. The EP quickly gained attention and Triple J airplay. Since this point Pandamic have toured locally and abroad supporting the likes of Dune Rats, Guantanamo Baywatch, Columbus, The Pinheads and The Vanns to name few, and have played Groovin’ The Moo and El Grande Festival. Their recently recorded new EP Archer was released last month. You can see then in Byron this weekend at the Hotel Great Northern on Saturday.

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HOME AGAIN After three years living in Germany and playing yearly piano-bar residencies in Phuket, Thailand, Kent Eastwood has returned to call Australia home. A multi-instrumentalist, Eastwood plays piano, guitar, harmonica, banjo and mandolin. Eastwood’s songwriting has been compared with the world’s finest. Before returning to Australia, Eastwood hit the studio in Berlin to record his third solo studio album, titled New Beginnings. See Kent at the Club Lennox 4pm Sunday.

1 Skinners Shoot Rd,

Byron Bay

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CONTINUED FROM P39 Byron Music Society presents

Andrey Gugnin JULY 7, 2017 6:30 pm

Byron Theatre,

69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay

$35 |

Members & Seniors $30

Tickets www.byroncentre.com.au

Andrey Gugnin

Winner of the International Piano Competition Sydney, 2016

REINHARDT AND STENHOUSE IN BANGALOW In early 2016, European gypsy guitar great Lulo Reinhardt and emerging Australian world jazz fusion guitarist Bart Stenhouse decided to join forces to tour Australia together in 2017.

ANDREY GUGNIN IN BYRON

Lulo Reinhardt is one of the foremost authentic and distinctive musical voices in gypsy music today. He is from a long line of musicians; the great-nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt. After travelling all over the world and playing with musicians from Brazil, Spain, and Africa, he defined his own style of playing which he called Latin Swing. His name and style have achieved international acclaim.

Andrey Gugnin was born in 1987. He graduated from the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory where he studied under Professor Vera Gornostayeva. Upon his graduation from the conservatory he was invited to be a regular participant of the Moscow Philharmonic Society program for promising young artists, The 21st Century Stars. Since 2016, he has been studying at the International Piano Academy Lake Como with Stanislav Ioudenitch and William Naboré.

Northern rivers-based multi-instrumentalist and composer Bart Stenhouse has a deep interest in jazz, world, fusion and improvisational styles of music, and specialises in the guitar, bass guitar and electric mandolin.

Andrey was the prizewinner at the Allegro Vivo International Competition in San Marino (Italy, 2008), the International Competition in Cantù (1st prize, 2009), the International Stančić Competition in Zagreb (2nd prize and two special prizes, Croatia, 2011), the Ludwig van Beethoven International Piano Competition in Vienna (Austria, 2013) and the Valsesia Musica International Competition in Italy (1st prize, 2014), Cidade de Ferrol competition in Spain (1st prize, 2015). In June 2014, he won the Gold Medal and the Audience Award at the XVI International Gina Bachauer Piano Competition in Salt Lake City (USA).

His playing style blends different cultures and styles to redefine musical genres and experiment with sonic landscapes. Inspired by his travels across North America, India and Spain, Bart’s music explores the signature harmonies, rhythms and instrumental identities of different world music cultures.

40th Anniversary of

Saturday Night Fever

In their joint Australian performances they will be drawing from Lulo’s vast back catalogue (exploring both his Latin Swing and manouche material) and Bart’s past three original world jazz albums (which combine heavy influences from Spanish flamenco, North Indian classical and modern jazz traditions) – performing in solo and duo formations as well as together with the shared bassist and drummer/ percussionist. Lulo Reinhardt and Bart Stenhouse will be performing locally for one night only at the A&I Hall, Bangalow on Thursday. Tickets are $35 and are available from https:// bookings.bangalowtheatre.com.au.

On Sale Now

www.abgshow.com WINNER BEST TRIBUTE SHOW IN LAS VEGAS

Wednesday 23 August Park Lane Theatre, Lennox Head 02 6687 6291 | www.communityspaces.com.au

CATCH THE FEVER!

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For northern rivers musicians, Lulo is also running a special one-off masterclass on Friday from 11am–1pm, at the A&I Hall, to share his vast knowledge and experience with participants!

In 2016, Andrey won first prize in the Sydney International Piano Competition, also taking the accolades for best overall concerto, best 19th- or 20thcentury concerto, best violin and piano sonata, and best preliminaries round one recital. Subsequently, he received a number of concert engagements, including concerts with Valery Gergiev, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and was invited to record with Hyperion. Andrey will play in Byron this weekend. The program includes: Bach Adagio in G Major BWV 968 Franz Liszt from Transcendental Études S.139 No. 9 Ricordanza, No. 4 Mazeppa Alexey Kurbatov Poem (2015) Michael Kieran Harvey 48 Fugues for Frank Zappa No. 6: G-Spot Tornado (2009) Stravinsky Trois Mouvements de Pétrouchka. This Friday 6.30pm at the Byron Theatre.

Tickets are $30 (+ online booking fee) and are available at www.bartstenhouse.com/events.

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THE DANDYMAN CAN

HE’S WON THE BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT AT BUSAN COMEDY FESTIVAL , AND BEEN NOMINATED AS ONE OF THE BEST ENGLISH ACTS AT THE JUST FOR L AUGHS FESTIVAL IN MONTRE AL . He got the Patron’s Pick at Winnipeg Fringe Festival, and he’ll get yours too, because Daniel Older, aka Dandyman, really is Snazztastic. And that just happens to be the name of his new show. With the energy of a modern-day Buster Keaton, loved by kids, nannas, non-English speakers, Dandyman can get everyone. Even the dog. Daniel, how do you work up a new show? It might sound weird but I write ideas and concepts down on a piece of paper, put them in a teapot, and drink them. What is the essence of a Dandyman show? Beautifully crafted physical comedy woven into a warm fuzzy grandma-knitted jumper that you wear for years. How did the onstage character of Dandyman come about? The bellboy character I used to play went on holidays and never came back so I had to invent a new character and I woke up one morning in a blue suit and a pink straw bowtie. What is it about silent or physical comedy do you think that connects so well with audiences? It invigorates unique individual imaginative experiences. In other words it allows audiences to make up their own stories stimulating imagination. Who are the performers who have inspired you? Jacques Tati, Gonzo, Paulo Nani, Rowan Atkinson, Jerry Lewis, Leandre Ribera, Buster Keaton. How long does it take you to perfect a trick? Give me an example. I cannot seem to perfect any of my tricks and I hope I never do because then I won’t be funny any more. Dandyman’s new show Snazztastic is at the Brunswick Picture House on Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 2pm and Saturday at 3.30pm. Tickets are $15 or family of 4 is $55 go to brunswickpicturehouse.com or call 6685 0280.

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NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE The Doug Anthony All Stars original show at Lismore City Hall was postponed because of the flood but they’re back – with two shows! In the 80s and 90s, they terrorised the world with their infamous live shows; provocative, psychologically manipulative, gleefully tasteless – D.A.A.S. kicked political correctness out the door and gave it a damned good thrashing outside. Their musical comedy is more wicked and dangerous than ever – an irreverent mixture of filthy faux pas, spirited singing, and social commentary – with two decades worth of fresh targets in sight. Wracked by illness and age, this trio has no time to waste. Paul McDermott said, ‘Death approaches. We have nothing to lose.’ Speaking from experience Paul Livingston said ‘Death is coming, look busy!’

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CLEVER AND CHEEKY Former lawyer Chris Radburn is an Aussie comedian who has earned a reputation for clever and cheeky observations that are relatable, original and hilarious. Over the last 15 years, this funny Aussie bloke has performed at every major festival including the Sydney Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs Comedy Showcase and Sydney’s World’s Funniest Island, to name a few and has performed internationally: America, New Zealand, Malaysia, on P&O Cruises in the South Pacific and as part of 3 Forces Entertainment tours to the Solomon Islands, Egypt and Dubai to entertain the Australian troops.

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THIS WEEK’S VENUS FLITTING INTO ENTERTAINING GEMINI IS AN EFFERVESCENT, MULTICOLORED BUTTERFLY. JUST DON’ T TRY TO CLIP HER WINGS OR PIN HER DOWN…

emotional climate may not be amenable to facts and common sense, so rely on instincts and intuition. Make decisions based on what feels most comfortable in your body. Keep your feet on the ground with physical activities: sport, walking, gardening, cooking, being supportive, giving and receiving TLC…

GEMINI: Geminis are charismatic G networkers, and this week two heads will definitely be more successful than one. That doesn’t mean both of yours, rather someone else’s to give you reality checks on finances, earnings and expenditure. This isn’t the time for stop-gap measures or being seduced by easy-money schemes. Think long term.

H C ANCER: Cancer is one of the zodiac’s

LIBRA: If your totem planet in a fellow K

LEO: July for Leos is rather like the I

SCORPIO: As nostalgic thoughts stir a L

four cardinal signs, meaning you’re an initiator – but you knew that. And this week needs you taking the lead: whether that’s making a stand, staking a claim, breaking an old habit or just waking up to a larger reality – any or all of the above.

tension before a storm, the pressure test leading to a fresh start. This week examines past mistakes so you can reframe present behaviour accordingly. The metaphor is cleaning house, on all levels. Avoid dramatising and dummy spits. Focus on desired outcomes, not hard feelings.

air sign stimulates a profusion of choice and options, you’ll find it smoother and less confusing to stick with essentials this week. Which likes your Libran style and diplomatic wit, but also stirs up old family discords that need arbitrating with feeling rather than logic.

sense of adventure or deep exploration, you won’t be satisfied with easy answers. So dig deep and examine some of the beliefs you take for granted. Do they need updating? Because sticking to a particular story does eventually mean getting stuck with it…

S AGITTARIUS: July’s astral emphasis is VIRGO: With the present astral emphasis M J on financial and contractual transac on friends, colleagues and social groups,

don’t let mood swings, mind changes or altered arrangements play havoc with your week. Stay gracious, generous and even-tempered in the face of squabbles and frayed nerves. Use each cancelled plan as an opportunity for something better.

tions. Not as grim as it sounds, because Archers are reputedly the luckiest sign of the zodiac, and this week’s luck comes from going with gut feelings. Give yourself some restorative space in nature’s great outdoors sometime during lateweek Sagittarius moon.

N C APRICORN: Everyone’s extra-sensitive this week, so choose your words carefully because feedback can hit where it hurts and forgiveness may be slow to follow. Of course Capricorns know best, but be willing to let others have their turn. Would you really rather fight and be right than agree to disagree?

O A QUARIUS: If sabotage makes an ap-

pearance on this week’s menu, check that it’s not an inside job. Are your own critical feelings undermining effectiveness? You know what they say about acid corroding the container. Cut back on stressful commitments. Do an internal review. Make some changes. Then schedulele something nourishing and fun.

PISCES: With your ruler Neptune retirP

ing into the general subconscious, this week’s abuzz with non-verbal understanding. You’ll definitely be feeling the love, but are you also sending mixed messages? Can you even begin to understand how confusing that might be for others? If something’s unclear, or you’re undecided, say so..

CONTINUED FROM P41 As an international finalist Chris appeared on America’s hit comedy show Last Comic Standing. Chris is an award-winning writer/actor/director with his short film Embellish and his two comedy web series The Guide to being a Successful Man and The Parents. Chris Radburn headlines Comedy in the Garden at the Byron Bay Brewery on Friday at 8pm – the free monthly night of featured funnies. MC for the evening is the hysterical and Guinness Book of Records holder for longest comedy show (more than 36 hours) Lindsay Webb, a comedian renowned for his gift for crowd work, and support for the evening is the dry wit of our local comedy genius Ellen Briggs. This is going to be an incredible night of comedy.

WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU MEAN? John Safran, a Paladin dwarf, and an ISIS supporter walk into a Catholic church. Neo-Nazis are on the same side as the Jews. Pauline Hanson denies she was ever against Asian immigration… Welcome to Australia 2016. If it sounds mad, that’s because it is. And funny. But apparently that’s a dangerous thing now too – as Safran has just found out.

AUDITION TO BE MARVELOUS… The Marvelous Wonderettes is a musical comedy with a book by Roger Bean. The show, which uses pop songs from the 50s and 60s as a vehicle to tell its story, pays homage to the high school Songleader squads of the 1950s. When called upon to perform at their senior prom as a last-minute replacement, Springfield High Songleaders, Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, rally together to entertain their classmates in four-part harmony. The songs they sing during the course of the musical include: Lollipop; Dream Lover; Stupid Cupid; It’s My Party; and It’s In His Kiss to name a few. The play, which will show on September 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 and rehearse Mondays and Thursdays 7–10 (and some Sundays), directed by Paul Belsham, requires a cast of four women/girls any age and will be held on Sunday 15 July at the Ballina Players Theatre, 24 Swift St, Ballina. Bookings essential: contact Lynn on 0409 031 641.

Presented by Byron Writers Festival and NORPA, Safran reveals his alarming adventures in a weird world of misfits whose extremist views (and behaviour) have helped propel the rise of the alt-right. Welcome to a place in time where blondhaired, blue-eyed boys grow up aspiring to be ISIS freedom fighters, an Islamic preacher quotes Monty Python, and newly arrived immigrants oppose multiculturalism. Yep, that’s right. It all depends what you mean by extremist…

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As with the equally rotten Rough Night, the makers of this execrable piece of stupidity have put as much imagination and thought into the title as they have into its brainless script. Its stars, Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler, really are capable of much better than this, and neither of them appears to be doing anything more than going through the motions. Scott and Kate Johansen (Ferrell and Poehler) are confronted with the problem of paying for daughter Alex’s (Ryan Simpkins) college education. Because the town’s mayor, Bob (Nick Kroll), has embezzled the scholarship money that was meant to be awarded to Alex, Scott and Amy are convinced by their stoner neighbour, Frank (Jason Mantzoukas), that they should join him in running an illegal casino from his house (out of the goodness of his heart, he is prepared to split the profits?). The scenario is idiotic, but more baffling is the time jump that is made between the expression of the idea and the presentation of gaudily lit crap tables and roulette wheels etc as a fait accompli, without any build-up. There are countless disconnected scenes, all of them written, you suspect, to present a comic routine – the most banal of them has Scott and Amy walking home plastered. They reach their house, where Alex is upstairs smoking a bong with her friends (admittedly, it is a relief that mainstream movies are prepared to concede that most teenagers do pot and that there is nothing wrong with that), but then Kate drops her shorts because she needs to pee on the lawn… fair enough, it’s ‘out there’ (like, who hasn’t peed on the lawn?), but nothing comes out – there is no stream of urine. You are supposed to be laughing at an outrageous act in which nothing happens. It is so bogus. It’s a dreadful film, with an unacceptable presentation of violence as fun that plays the ‘we are so bad’ card to bogans who want to be ‘crazy’ but are addicted to the mall. That’s entertainment.

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MY COUSIN RACHEL A number of Daphne Du Maurier’s novels have been successfully adapted for the cinema. Jamaica Inn (1939), Rebecca (1940), The Birds (1963) – all directed by Alfred Hitchcock – and Don’t Look Now (1973) had in common an unsettling, threatening strangeness about them. You get the feeling that Roger Michel’s latest movie might also have striven for that mood, but unsuccessfully. Philip (Sam Claflin) lives on an inherited estate in nineteenth-century England.

Rachel travels to Philip’s idyllic rural home not knowing that his feelings towards her are bitterly suspicious and unwelcoming. It’s an edgy situation, but the brooding drama that you expect to unfold vanishes into cheesiness the minute that Philip meets Rachel – he falls in love with her like a schoolboy. All the tension is lost as the couple embark on an unconvincing romantic liaison. Rachel’s behaviour is only vaguely seen to be not above question. It is as though Michel is at pains to prevent his audience from taking a set against her. Weisz plays her part as the ice maiden but without a lot of psychological depth, so the doubt in which her motives might be shrouded is never allowed to fully develop. Philip’s foolishness as the smitten young man takes precedence while the story flounders and the reveal at the end is neither surprising nor moving. Mike Eley’s cinematography is gorgeous, Dinah Collin’s costume design is authentic and meticulous down to the last stitch, and there are set pieces that breathe life into an otherwise rather tepid film – most notably when Philip puts on a rousing Christmas party in the barn for all of his retainers – but the cliff-top climax seems more contrived on the screen than it does on the page.

His cousin – the man who raised him from childhood – has died abroad under mysterious circumstances, having sent letters with secret messages intimating that his wife Rachel (Rachel Weisz) may have been responsible for his declining health. After her husband’s death,

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

ARCHITECTS

CARPENTER Tiny houses, extensions, renos, studios, decks. Samuel Lic 266052C ........0405 479528 CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602

FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au............................66856984 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001 EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154

AUDIO PRODUCTION

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 35yrs int exp, 26yrs in Byron Shire david@davcam.net.au .0414 457373

Serving Byron Shire Peter Colin Lute â&#x20AC;˘ L4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel â&#x20AC;˘ 6680 2444

AU29498 Lic No: MVRL 46201

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where else would you take a leak?â&#x20AC;?

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

P/L

Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 12 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; local experience. Free property assessments and quotes. Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2943   e: faithfullrossco@gmail.com

Bush Regeneration - Planting - Weed Control

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

Lic 246545C

PRESTIGE BUILDERS

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

Bayside Radiators

Lic AU37088

DUFbuild

BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Windscreens & Air Conditioning

LISMORE 6621 0133 BALLINA 6681 6292 BYRON BAY 6680 9394 CALL NOW

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

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

FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique, 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com ...0412 528454

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION artisanair.com.au

0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696

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

ANTIQUES / RESTORATION

AUTOMOTIVE

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559 ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, general practice.....................66842400 ACUPUNCTUREâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young .................0403 477972

STAIRS

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS

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

ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production crystalgrid.com.au ............................0421 661910 ACCOUNTANT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960 BOOKKEEPING MYOB/QB/XERO BAS registered. Reasonable rates ...............................0414 500640 BigTree Bookkeeping Book a free 30-minute consultation ........................................0402 047120

ACUPUNCTURE

compassinteriors@optusnet.com.au

JACK MANTLE

Darren Paxton

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

Č°É&#x201A; EDUUHWW WD[ 1300 651 708

We come to you, wherever you are: Byron, Lismore, The Clarence and beyondâ&#x20AC;Ś

ARCHITECTURAL TIMBERS

0412 497 637

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

SPECIALISTS IN SMALL BUSINESS BOOKKEEPING, BAS AND TAX. NEW BUSINESS START-UPS. Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 Behind the Post OfďŹ ce in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

Custom made curtains, blinds and decor items

ANTENNAS

â&#x20AC;˘ New digital antennas â&#x20AC;˘ Reception problems * â&#x20AC;˘ Extra TV outlets â&#x20AC;˘ Phone sockets â&#x20AC;˘ Pensioner discounts

Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .. 49 Welding .............................................. 49

20 years and going strong!

BUILDING TRADES

Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

Water Filters ..................................... 49

Visa Advice ........................................ 49

COMPASS CURTAINS

market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).

Rubbish Removal........................... 49 Septic Systems ................................ 49

3K )5(( 0 4 216,7(

â&#x20AC;˘ DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonable

Roofing ............................................... 49 Scrap Metal Merchants ............... 49

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0481 136 473

Podiatry .............................................. 48 Removalists ...................................... 48

0435 954 212

Physiotherapy ................................. 48

Printing & Copying Services .... 48

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Barbara Wilson

Photography .................................... 48

Plumbers ............................................ 48

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

INSTALL, MAINTENANCE, SERVICE & REPAIRS ALL MAKES AND MODELS

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

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

Envite Environment has 24 years experience in all aspects of ecological restoration. Contact us for a no cost site assessment, advice and quote. 02 6627 2800 â&#x20AC;˘ environment@envite.org.au

www.envite.org.au

MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay ..................................................66858500 WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Management plans drawn up........................................0418 110714

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Calmer Organic Cleaning

CARPET CLEANING

TLC

Truck Mounted Machine

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

(02) 6684 1001

Green & Clean

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

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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

20 Year+s Exp.

'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH 6SHFLDOLVW Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!

0411 567 844

SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES

)UHH 4XRWH – &DOO 1RZ

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

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

Jai – 0467 482 948

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm ......................................0410 723601 BYRON SHIRE DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE North Byron Shire...............................0421 360961 AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season................................................0421 360961 AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings.............................0410 630042

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

STRONGARM CLEAN-LANDSCAPING-CARETAKING Est 2000 5-star service, insured ..0427 253117

35 years in local area • Free quotes

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

Phone Jeremy 0457 895 414

THE CLEANING QUEEN Local refs. Thorough & reliable service. Carol ...........................0490 707334

APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au......................... Nathan 0412 926441 CLEANING ADVISORY You and your home....................................................................0403 733069 CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com .....................66808097 alchemycleaning.net Detailing above and beyond, see website. Call Aaron..............0439 891325 BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly..............0451 102239

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

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

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION & REPAIRS BE WISE • BE SAFE

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QUALITY & RELIABLE Cleaning, rubbish removal, down-sizing ...................................0421 701140 NO NONSENSE CLEANING Do you need it cleaned? Call me .........................................0434 515016

COMPUTER SERVICES

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6677 1881 various implements available for limited access projects

FIRinEthe Shire

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

6688 4375 • 0405 350 682

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

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

CHIROPRACTIC

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift – nationally recognised qualifications

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

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

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

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

CLEANING

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

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&2%% 15/4%3 %NVIRONMENTALLY AWARE NO CHEMICALS MINIMAL WATER USE 0HONE *ON ON FREE QUOTES FREECALL 1800 683 838 MOBILE 0419 677 991 cmhwindows@gmail.com COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, SHOPS & REAL ESTATE FULLY INSURED

BYRON ECO CLEANING SOLUTIONS WINDOW CLEANING – fly screens & tracks EXTERNAL PRESSURE WASHING – house wash, & INTERNAL roofs, gutters, solar, driveways etc CLEANING PREMIUM HOUSE CLEANING – bond cleans, spring cleans, maintenance cleans Call Sam on • FREE QUOTES • Fully insured • Commercial & residential 0434 539 979

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

Quality Exterior Refinishing

Full Circle

Specialising in road repairs & driveways Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads.

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

0411 562 111 s

Apple Certified Support

Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT Mobile service. Seniors discount available .........0422 804449

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

CONCRETING & PAVING

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

SALISBURY CONCRETING

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

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283 NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating...0402 716857 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978

JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C ......0421 957506 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew ..........66841424 or 0401 968173 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Free quotes. Lic 225874C. Justin ..............0458 773788 BOBCAT WORK. Phone Simon ......................................................................................0438 446287 PRIMAL CONCRETING Mini Slabs, driveways, pathways, shed slabs, Pebble crete specialists Lic 295404C. Phone Josh ................................................................................................0449 846152

ELECTRICIANS

COUNSELLING

24 HOUR SERVICE

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

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600 THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690

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

0439 624 945

AH

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

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

JAMIE 0408 809 817

BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264

licence no. 201775c

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

DESIGN & DRAFTING BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

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

BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

0418 156 909

fullcirclerefinishing.com

Call Steven Butturini

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

Lic: 154293c

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

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

Lic.136717c

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

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

Tim Knutt

Lic No. 238269C

0417 644 447 Domestic, Commercial, Industrial & Solar A small Family Business with a commitment to efficient, functional, high-quality finishes.

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COMMERCIAL

NEW INSTALLATIONS

REPAIRS

Proudly supporting the Orangutans

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

info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com

0431 550 401

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

ACREAGE SPECIALIST (NO JOB TOO BIG) domestic/commercial lawns • edges and hedges • green waste removal or can be mulched on site FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

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

CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C ...0438 350650 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters u’g. Lic 219161C...0419 556639 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

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

• OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St.............................................................66841511 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 www.eastcoastpilates.com.au South Golden Beach................................................0408 110006

HIRE

IN THE DOME

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

PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt .............................0401 259882

0429 994 189 info@slashmesilly.com.au www.slashmesilly.com.au 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-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697

Lic: 210143C

HEALTH

MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street ..................................................................66844400

Luke McDermott

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

Nathan Hourigan 0420 215 716 E: it2gets2me@gmail.com Servicing all areas

THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953

ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366

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

WATER BASED FINISHES & EUROPEAN BUFFING OILS

HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956

www.care-repair.com Lic No 223375C. Aaron ...........................................................0428 891682

0434 329 111 | byrongardening.com.au

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

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

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd

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

EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262

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

AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417

Byron Gardening

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

Carpentry Kitchen Repairs Handyman Doors/Cabinets Plastering Painting/tiling No job too small - 24 hours Prompt Service - fully insured - Reasonable rates

0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com

HALLMARK ELECTRICAL Domestic, small job specialist. Lic EC41467 ..........................0407 416575

FENCING

Northern Rivers Building Maintenance

Call Now 0436 462 308

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

JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705

HANDYPERSONS

Marquees & Decor • Private • Corporate • Festivals • Weddings info@inthedome.com.au @inthedomemarquees 6680 1435 / 0466 986 545

Innovative Design for Stunning Styling

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

INTERNET & DATA SERVICES

A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763 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.......0402 487213

A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding & polishing. Eco-friendly finishes. Trent .......................0432 501721 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Phone Richard ...........................0407 821690 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729

JEWELLERS

FULL OF GARDENS Lawn & garden maint, servicing Byron Shire. Fully insured. Jack ...0431 768123

GARAGE DOORS

FEMALE GARDENER EXTRAORDINAIRE 30 years experience. Call Bridget..................0429 335501

TRADE QUALIFIED JEWELLER Resizes, repairs, remodels, commissions louiseshaw.com.au .0414 644828

STRONGARM LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE .........................................0402 917519 LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

GARDEN DESIGN

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

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

Garage Doors & Openers

KITCHENS

SIMPLESCAPES Garden & property maintenance. Competitive pricing ........................0431 678625

D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ...................................................0409 843689

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

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply .............John 66841126 or 0431 745475 BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 BYRON ARTELIER Landscape Architect 15 yrs+ exp. Free consult. Call Ben .................0488 620227

GAS SUPPLIERS

LANDSCAPING

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Shaun Savage Landscapes Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 6685 8588

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

Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing

20 Years Experience

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

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

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

GUTTERING

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

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

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

0405 594 288 NEW ERS OWN

Soil Mulch Gravel Cracker Dust Road base

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

0266 804555

landscaping supplies

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION www.varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ...6845035 or 0414 842602 PRIMAL LANDSCAPES & CONSTRUCTION Retaining wall specialists. Lic 295404C ....0449 846152

GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson..........................0414 889453 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 JTC Gutter Cleaning www.rightasrainservices.com.au Pressure/window ..................0402 384682 IPS PTY LTD Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing, decks & design Lic 290231C ...0437 819087

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CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818

LAUNDRY

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

PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ..........................66807207 real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Lachlan Dewar .......................................66803499

FAST TURNAROUND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AIR BNB

EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838

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

PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ..............................66843385

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

INSPIRING MOVEMENT Kerrie Hart Feldenkrais method, physiotherapy.....................0499 200622

Bullion

OPEN EVERY DAY

Domestic + Commercial Painting

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

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CALL DEREK Mob: 0414 225 604

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

Tel: 6680 5049 Email: bullionspainting@gmail.com

MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate............0423 204218

Lic 211498C

PAINTER

LIGHTING

NEIL A McINTOSH

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR â&#x20AC;˘ PLASTER REPAIRS â&#x20AC;˘ WALLPAPERING CLEAN & TIDY â&#x20AC;˘ ALWAYS ON TIME â&#x20AC;˘ ALL AREAS Mobile: 0421 938 104 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 465 Uralba Road, Uralba Lic No. 186717C

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

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

ABN 48867459605

BYRON MOWER REPAIRS & sharpening service. morg-1975@yahoo.com.au .............0439 993198

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

PLASTERING

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

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Servicing all areas â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes â&#x20AC;˘ Reliable

10 years Byron Shire Small Patch to Architectural Homes Sean 0418 216 070 | sean@if-industrialist.com Lic 94766C

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 .......... 0400 349027 or 0438 842731 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129

OSTEOPATHY

BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes .......................................................0405 609598 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos, 40 yrs exp. Mark ....0448 069670 WATER DAMAGED CEILINGS OR WALLS? All buildings maintenance. Call Jarrah .......0459 351942 WATER DAMAGED CEILINGS OR WALLS? All buildings maintenance. Call Jarrah .......0459 351942

Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, AndrĂŠ Kleinbaum, Amelia Rocco, Emily Pepper

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126 Professional Property Protection you can Trust â&#x20AC;˘ Targeted treatments for all pests with â&#x20AC;&#x153;no sprayâ&#x20AC;? cockroach treatments â&#x20AC;˘ If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

OSTEOPATHY

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo)

OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Tintenbar. Michael Petrie.....................................0428 484026

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

02 6681 6555

60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517

PLUMBERS Licence No. 207479C

PEST CONTROL

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS www.allpestsolutions.com.au

All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water

PAINTING â&#x20AC;˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.

0404 053 857

BYRON BAY

â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic & Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Servicing all areas â&#x20AC;˘ Workmanship guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ Attention to detail

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Safe â&#x20AC;˘ Natural â&#x20AC;˘ Effective â&#x20AC;˘ Guaranteed

BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C..............................0421 334515

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THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 RAYMOND LYNCH PEST MANAGEMENT General pests & termites ..............................0418 850601

PHOTOGRAPHY YVES DE WILDE

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

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

MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ..............0427 217500 EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C.................0417 053708 LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222 COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Water specialist. Mullum/Byron .....0434 273726 ZEN PLUMBING Water, drainage, gas fitting, 24hr emergency, maint. Lic 306198C.....0420 797619

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

30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

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

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates.

Lic 167371C

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

Lic. No. 206913C

DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399

Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy ....................................................66857222

REMOVALISTS

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

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719 Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

Andy’s Move & More

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

SOLAR INSTALLATION

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

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

0429 149 533 Est 2006

Call us on 6679 7228

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

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

TREE SERVICES The Fully Insured Professionals

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

Electric Lic 124600c

From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring

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

6681 4912 / 0409 917646

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

Lucas Holland

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

Qualified Arborist

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Friendly Staff No weekend surcharge

search “Lighthouse Removals”

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free boxes and a 10% discount

LIGHTHOUSE REMOVALS

(02) 6684 5395

The expert in solar efficiency

042050 5395

Call 1300 18 20 50 www.saegroup.com.au

Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

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MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999

ROOFING

Patrick - 0425 256 802 Andy - 0423 343 323

DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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

LdS Silviculture Specialising in all aspects of tree work Eddy 0477 720 200 Karl 0423 396 508 HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP ..... 66849137 or 0427347380 SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 PETER GRAY Dip Arb. AQF5. Consulting arborist ...........................................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ...................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797

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Contact Juno Energy, your household and commercial solar installation specialists. Authorised Northern Rivers LG solar/battery dealer and Sonnen battery dealer.

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

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

SWIMMING POOLS

Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

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

LIC: 223489C

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

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

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

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

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

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

(opp. Council chambers)

VIDEO PRODUCTION

ZAC MACTAGGART METAL ROOFING PTY LTD

6684 3003

Ƈ NEW ROOFS Ƈ RE ROOFS Ƈ INSULATED ROOF PANELS Ƈ Ƈ FASCIA & GUTTERS Ƈ REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Ƈ

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

0411 683 003

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

WWW.ZACMACTAGGARTMETALROOFING.COM.AU

THE POOL GURUS For all your pool needs. Service, Repairs, Equipment.......................0404 092729

BYRON COAST ROOFING PTY LTD Lic 252098C Guttering, leaf guard, cladding, etc ..0422 248936

TELEVISION SERVICES

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

WATER FILTERS

INSTALL SERVICE: TV, HiFi, AV, special concession rate. Damian ..............................0414 741233

The Water Filter Experts

TILING

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins .................... 0417 458149 or 66871544

for home, commercial and rural properties

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

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP EEr all FroR p off fo g

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

Pacific Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

FREE T avail fo OW

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

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

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930 NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

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

WINTER SPECIAL:

Every 5th m2 FREE

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

NEWT

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

$399

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

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING Professional Water Tank Cleaning Installation and maintenance of water filters for rural and suburban properties h your Deal wit erator local op

TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob.....0410 428919 TILER Small jobs, repairs. Lic R75915.............................................................................0468 465344

TRACTOR REPAIRS

TRACTOR REPAIRS NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

IN IN H

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

r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

...forget pointless scrubbing

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

RURAL MACHINERY REPAIR SERVICE DIESEL ENGINE TECHNICIANS REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS

PHONE BILL: 6688 4143 – 0407 435 259

WE CLEAN WATER TANKS

•

Call Peter BYRON SHIRE

0487 777 247 www.pristinewater.com.au

WATER FILTERS SUPPLY AND SERVICE

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

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

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

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

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 RATES & PAYMENT

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

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

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

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

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

PHONE ADS

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

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

Cabins For Sale ...................... 51 Childcare ................................ 50

Funeral Notices ....................... 52

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Garage Sales ......................... 51

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

Hall & Venue Hire ................... 51

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

Health Notices ........................ 50 In Memoriam .......................... 52 Items Under $100 ................... 51 Lost & Found .......................... 52 Motor Vehicles ........................ 51 Musical Notes.......................... 52 Only Adults ............................. 52

EMAIL ADS

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

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

These prices include GST.

Pets.......................................... 52

Byron

Positions Vacant ..................... 51 Professional Services ............. 50 Public Notices......................... 50 Readings ................................. 50 Removalists ............................. 51

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

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

BEACHSIDE MARKET

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

The Channon Craft Market

Saturday 8 July 8am–4pm

THIS SUNDAY

MAKE IT BAKE IT GROW IT

The best market in the country!

Share Accommodation ........... 51 Short Term Accommodation .. 51 Social Escorts ........................ 52

6688 6433

Thank You ................................ 50

Are you doing it tough?

To Lease ................................. 51 To Let ...................................... 51 Tradework ............................... 51 Tree Services ......................... 51

FOOD RELIEF BAGS

Tuition ..................................... 52

will be available

Units For Sale ......................... 51

THIS THURSDAY

Wanted ................................... 51

from 9 till 11am

Work Wanted......................... 52

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

at The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores Cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way (next to Target, enter via kids play area)

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

Ocean Shores MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

www.thehubbaptist.org

PUBLIC NOTICES

COSTUME HIRE, PROPS, SUITS & ACCESSORIES Open Thurs 4–6.30pm, Sat 10.30am–1pm or by appointment

TAYLORS PROPS 1 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Phone 6684 2978

BILLI’S GATE FISH MARKET From 1 September Local contract fisherman welcome All volumes are acceptable

Phone 0407 076 374

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

ALL JUST $10 EACH Available from The Echo office reception

BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING Thursday 6 July 2017 A Council meeting is scheduled to be held at Station Street, Mullumbimby.

Saturday 8th July 5.pm.live music dance meditation 6p.m. Osho Video 7p.m. Dinner made by Osho friends

BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE CAFE Open every Sunday for homemade jam & 1 hour before show times

5 ELEMENT DANCE

Women’s Group at Suffolk Park Hall. Monday 1–3pm. $18 per person. Sundays, Broken Head Hall 6-8pm, All welcome $15 per person. Come open & free your spirit, dance as if no-one is watching, revive & renew your energy to start your week in bliss. Tania 0438026681

AGMs BRUNSWICK VALLEY Branch of Australian Red Cross AGM on Wed 19th July 1pm, Brunswick Heads Memorial Hall. Active and new members welcome

CHILDCARE

Requests for public access on an item in an agenda must be lodged with the General Manager or Mayor by 12 noon one working day prior to the meeting. Register for public access at www.byron.nsw. gov.au/forms/public-access-sessions-and-submissions. Public Access will be heard at the commencement of the meeting. Only one presentation for and one presentation against may be made on an item in the agenda, with a maximum of five minutes allocated to each presentation. More than one speaker for or against an item may share the allotted time of five minutes. Please note that Public Access sessions are recorded as a result of Council Resolution 08-638.

Enquiries: David Royston-Jennings 6626 7171

Call Shahido

6688 2494

50 July 5, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL Echo Classifieds online:

www.echo.net.au/classifieds

netdaily A MASSAGE SPECIAL Deep tissue, remedial, relaxation. $65/hr. Byron. Ph Kay 0410395368

Study Kinesiology

Nationally accred Diploma HLT52415 Free Introductory evening 6 to 8pm Coolangatta 19 July, Byron Bay 26 July. Course starts Aug 5 & 6. Austudy Byron Kinesiology Centre / KSA 66857991 www.wellness.net.au REAL REMEDIAL MASSAGE Body assessment. Swedish warmup. Specific techniques to regain body alignment & joint mobility. Effective for acute & chronic issues/pain relief. Mob massage Chantni 0400690786, 66801159 HOT STONE & DEEP TISSUE massage. $100/1.5hrs. Studio located in Ocean Shores. Livia 0412115253 THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742

LOVING, CARING FAMILY DAY CARE in Lennox Head, few vacancies. 66875407, 0423960520

Recover your Serenity

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

Registered 27 years

With a Psychologist you can trust

Bangalow or Suffolk Park

6687 2031

yogalates.com.au

Rolfing® Byron Bay Are old injuries still hurting? Jeremy Sutton • 0407 132 921 rolfingbyronbay.com ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 23yrs exp. 0417212540

KINESIOLOGY

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

HYPNOSIS & EFT

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

COLONICS

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

Relaxation Massage

for women. $40/hr introductory offer. Qualified. Experienced. Retreat location. Swedish, Deep Tissue, Lomi Lomi, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Reiki. 0437167041

THE

PROF. SERVICES

Susan

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DENTURES

0417 670 991

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Medicare & health fund rebates

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002 ABORIGINAL HERITAGE TOURS Byron to Ballina. Ph Lois 0405654280

GRAVE ILLNESS & RELATED ISSUES

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

BQ^[ + 4[R | 6684 6336

4.00pm – Extraordinary Meeting The item included in the meeting agenda has been listed below. The full meeting agenda is available prior to the meeting on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/meetings, at Council’s administration centre in Mullumbimby and at community access points around the Shire.

Reports • DA 10.2017.201.1 Staged Development Application for Subdivision of Land West Byron

Osho Gurupurnima Celebration

WE DELIVER IKEA FURNITURE We shop, deliver & assemble if required. Shop & drop $40 min. Rick 0400559929

THE BYRON SHIRE

Yoga / Pilates Yogalates / Barre

BRENT VERCO

LIFE PATH READINGS With Jane Stormwalker. 30yrs exp. Mobile & Sth Golden Beach. 0400327898

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

TWO WINGS PSYCHOLOGY SUZANNE BOURCHIER psychologist 02 6685 5670

THANK YOU CAWARRA FAMILY A big big thank you to Greg and Jicky Milham and Cawarra family for my beautiful send off. I deeply appreciate all your support over the years especially the last three. Miss you already, best wishes to you all for the future. Love you all Regards Paul S

HEALTH

Martin Frank PHYSIOTHERAPIST Mon–Fri 9am–5pm 20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

6685 8532

Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available

Becky Martin (Acupuncturist) General, cosmetic & Acutonics® (Fri & Sat)

saltcave.com.au 0448 338 707

CHIROPRACTOR

…feel the difference

READINGS

Discover the healing power of Salt

Dr David King

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MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & CERTIFIED MEDICAL HYPNOSIS PRACTITIONER PH 6680 2630 Anything is possible www.wendypurdey.com.au

TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY www.soulscapes.com.au

Mullumbimby

Supporting your true Self & life path Rain Czupryna, Reg. Psych Adults. Anxiety, depression, grief, loss, major life transitions, spiritual emergence Fee sched. available

Cherie Levy, Reg. Psych BULK BILLED PSYCHOLOGY FOR YOUTH (12-24) with eligibility, within 2017

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

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KAHUNA MASSAGE Relax & rejuvenate $90 for 90 minutes. Ph Guy 0467625245 www.somatictherapies.net ABORIGINAL SPIRITUAL HEALING & CLEARING Sacred Massage, Women only. Call Boorroo 0449800728 MASSAGE/HEALING BODYWORK Scenar Therapy, facial harmony, Tiana 0401875725 – byroncloud9.com HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886

TRADEWORK

Tradies – Kickstart the Financial Year

Did you know that a line ad in our Service Directory will run for 3 months in The Echo and appear in our online edition EchoNetDaily every day? That’s 13 weeks for only $99 or $340 for a whole year! Tell us you saw this ad and we will even give you an extra 2 weeks free! Call us on 66841777 for more info

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Mulch Supplies

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227

HALL & VENUE HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

FOR SALE 2 METRE SACRED BAMBOO POLES bundles of 10, $15 per bundle. Billinudgel Woodworks. Ph 0412429156

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GARAGE SALES

ZERO TURN MOWER Hustler X1 54in, 31hp Kawasaki, 1000hrs, $8500, new cost $18,500. Gal trailer with ramp to suit $3000 neg, new $4800. 0402487213

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 8 July. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840

KARL’S YARD AUCTION

SUFFOLK 12/60 Armstrong St, Sat 8am. Brand new & used clothes & shoes

POSTPONED TILL 5th August Rare red sports coupe, Byron & Co; Rav4 Toyota, metallic green; Vintage Valiant; shipping steel; Mercedes Vito Refrigeration van: 20-ton trailer, 8 wheels; Musicians’ memorabilia; excommando campertrailer bargain; 2 Cruisers 5.2mts, 9m house boat & more. Billi pre-sale bidding system. 0407076374 Billinudgel

BRIDGLANDS

Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

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

BAMBOO PLY

MULLUM 112 Dalley St, Sat 8am start. BSA Studios, assorted items HUGE SALE! Sat 8am. 29 Helen St, South Golden Beach. Furniture, textbooks, art, drum & amp, gym equipment, plants, clothes and much more! All proceeds of sale will go to a children’s home in Nepal in association with Autitude Australia MULLUMBIMBY 11a Anne St, Sat 9am. Toys, CDs, clothes, etc MULLUM 11 Hakea Court, Sat 8am. Clothes, books, toys, dancewear, h/hold

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

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

UNITS FOR SALE CENTRALLY located unit, adjacent to St Kevin’s Catholic church in Bangalow will become available within the next month. Unit is one of eight in the church’s retirement complex, for those aged 55 years and older & comprises 2 bedrooms, comfortable living area and single lock-up garage. For details as to costs, etc please contact Geoff Gill on 66857136

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

SHORT TERM ACCOM. SUFFOLK fully-furn, self-cont studio with private courtyard, peaceful, n/s, no pets, WiFi, $360pw inclusive. Ph 0418275198

SHARE ACCOM. STUDENT fem pref, room at Sunrise beach, lge house, tranquil, d/f, $195pw incl. Phone 0432215206 LILLI PILLI Cemetery Rd in Byron. Share lovely house. Happy household, any age. $160pw, incl bills & WiFi. 0422735949 MAIN ARM room in beautiful Balinese house on river acreage, glorious outlook, close to shop. Suit prof person or couple, no pets or kids. $250pw. Ph 66845421 BYRON quality 4br home, big garden, deck, top location. Walk to shops/beach, off-street parking, f-furn, private & secure. Seeking n/s, quiet professional, no pets $240pw + bond. Rick 0411367350

SUFFOLK f-f 2br apart, short/long. Suit quiet working cpl or part-time sgl parent with child over 8yrs $350pw. 0423365871

BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM Avail Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun $80/day, $45/half day. Mullum. 66849458, 0435078551

STORAGE CLUNES Single-car garage, safe, dry, lockable, $150pm. 0418662285

POSITIONS VACANT

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011 BEAUTIFUL Japanese bungalow by waterfall on friendly farm/community. Small space 3.5 x 3m. Small kitchenette, shared bathhouse, sgl only, no pets $175pw incl elec, bond req. 0431702354 CABIN NEAR FOREST Goonengerry, no pets, $150pw, suit sgl wkr. 0402079001 YELGUN short/long term, unfurn or f-f original farmhouse, 4br, 2 bthrm, pool & garden. $950pw incl elec, Foxtel, WiFi & garden maint. Avail 1 Aug. 0405185141 TYAGARAH $490pw brand new - private spacious 1 bedroom tree top apartment Large covered verandah, lighthouse/ ocean views, A/c, pool, high speed internet. Secure U/C Parking, Suit couple, Longer term creative tenants 0412786187 BRUNS Very private 1br, f-f, self-cont, standalone dwelling with own entrance & garden courtyard. Suit prof couple, n/s, d/f $380pw + elec. Ph 0421932219 MULLUM studio apart, well appointed, private entry. Seeking wkg, n/s person $300pw. Avail now. 0407132195

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

OCEAN SHORES Three bedroom, one bathroom timber home. Private veranda and single garage. No pets. Available now $500.00 per week.

DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS Available from The Echo reception: Between Dark and Dark, a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of a chess player; Heresy, an historical novel. ALL JUST $10 each

FNC Property Management april@fncproperty.com.au

SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450

1300 716 707

WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post office box MODELS NEEDED Female only. International photographer /videographer requires models for nude modelling. Travellers & locals welcome. Great cash, hourly rate. International jobs for magazines & websites. Pref age 1827. Ph Adam 0401569886 or Facebook Adam Parsell Instagram: adamparsellfoto MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791 EXPERIENCED KITCHENHAND Mon, Fri, Sat Email CV: info@otheritalianjoint.com HR TIPPER DRIVER casual, must have RR exp, award wages/overtime, Mon-Fri, Byron. 0404822443 DONA CHOLITA Tortilla & corn chip manufacturer based in Burringbar. Seeking a hard working, motivated individual to fry corn chips, 25-30hrs per week, Mon-Fri. Exp with food advantageous. Must have own transport. Email applications to: hola@ donacholita.com.au Experienced Sales and Marketing person required for a busy yoga teacher training and retreat centre in Byron Bay on a part-time basis. Must have strong administrative & communication skills, be computer literate and have an interest in yoga. The ability to speak other languages and overseas travel experience are advantageous. Please email covering letter and resume to operations@byronyoga.com OFFICE ADMIN & SALES experience in removals a bonus. 3-5 days per week. Looking for someone with pep. Please phone 0408663306

European Automotive Ballina We are looking for a skillful and reliable fully qualified technician.

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

Ocean Shores 3br 1 bth $520 3br 2bth $560 3br 2bth Pool $580

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

Mullumbimby 4br 2bth $590

BYRON BAY FIREWOOD

Sth Golden Beach 4br 2bth Pool $780 3br 2bth $580

Pickup / Delivery Seasoned Firewood Kindling, bags, trailer, tonnage (up to 30 tonne). Residential and commercial. Prompt and reliable service.

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

Michael – 0401 739 656

MOTOR VEHICLES

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

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

Matt 0427 172 684

NATIVE PLANTS FOOD PLANTS

The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire. Tubestock to Semi-advanced

MULLUM CREEK NURSERY

110 Yankee Ck Rd, via Wilsons Ck Rd Mullumbimby 6684 1703 Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 9am–1pm www.mcnativenursery.com.au

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

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

ITEMS UNDER $100 3.5M DE HAVILAND TINNY Best offer. 66801417

WANTED COMPUTER MONITOR If you have one spare, we’d love it! Please call 66841777

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

OCEAN SHORES 2br avail in 3br house from 17/7. May suit someone who wants to work from home. Email Jo for details and photos on: jospi@mail.com SUNRISE room, share with great flatmates, $200pw + bond, incl bills. Walk to IGA/beach. Ph 0405463663

HOLDEN VIVA 05 177,000km, rego until Oct, $4000 neg, going OS. 0422724275

SUNRISE large furn room, 3br t/house $190pw incl bills. Avail 2/8. 66856760

BARGAINS

............................................................................... AUTO HYUNDAI ELANTRA 113,201km Very tidy, 6 months rego. SN2373 ............ $5,550 AUTO 1999 FORD FALCON FORTE SEDAN Great condition, rego Feb 2018. SN2844 . $3,490 2008 SUZUKI SWIFT 5 spd manual 114,162km 5 door hatch, low km. SN3718 .................. $7,250 AUTO 2004 MITSUBISHI MAGNA 152,639km Handy wagon, low km. SN7900 ................ $5,495 AUTO 2006 FORD TERRITORY TX 128,358km 5 seater AWD, rego till August. SN6069 ... $6,990 2006 HOLDEN RODEO TURBO DIESEL 4WD DUALCAB manual, hardlid, immaculate. SN8840 .... $13,750

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

CABINS FOR SALE FUNKY CABIN 6 x 3.5m, deck 4 x 2.7m, light, airy, insulated $17,900. 0407886296

SUNRISE f-furn large room in quiet, clean house. Must be working or studying. $200pw incl WiFi & bills. Ph 0411176133 MULLUM 2br avail, 5 min from town, $225pw each incl bills. Seeking n/s working persons. Ph 0407132195 MULLUM 1 lge br, own bthrm, share with other fem, in clean, light house with views. $250pw incl bills & WiFi. 0431298572

Managing Bangalow and Hinterland Properties Free Honest Appraisals

RESIDENTIAL

ROSEBANK 4 bed, 1 bath $550 pw www.eldersbangalow.com.au Shop 3, 5 Lismore Road, Bangalow 02 6687 1500

Work with our team fundraising for rainforest charities. Experience preferred but not essential as training is provided. Phone 0455 443 166 or email work@therainforestproject.org

What is Elixiba… Alchemical drinks, food as medicine, unique experiences and conscious commerce…

Send your CV and application to manager.bb@elixiba.com

Hairdresser / Barber

WANTED

JACK THE SNIPPER

BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333

TO LEASE

STORAGE From $105/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833

NEWLY BUILT OFFICE / MASSAGE / WORK SPACES approx 3.5 x 3.5sqm in Billinudgel. Own access, light-filled rooms, easy parking, great exposure, landscaped gardens, modern design, shared kitchen + bathroom. Incl WiFi, power, photocopier etc. Lease options from 3 months, long term or per day use. Donna 0401441582

OCEAN SHORES 3br villa, next to Ocean Shores Country Club. Great ocean views, close to shops, golf, bowls & beach. Double garage & security lock up. $600pw. Ph James 0434276919

Paid Position as a Face-to-Face Fundraiser.

Elixiba Byron Bay is looking for an experienced & enthusiastic Kitchen Manager & Head Chef to work full time 38 hours per week in a busy vegan/glutenfree/plant-based restaurant.

BANGALOW 1 bed, 1 bath $360 pw 4 bed, 1 bath $550 pw 3 bed, 1 bath $595 pw

TO LET

BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK 3br, 2bthrm, t-house SLUG pool, security, no pets, refs req’d $670pw accom@byron 0421603564

info@europeanautomotive.com.au 02 6686 9666

Kitchen Manager & Head Chef

Bangalow

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403

Ability to work as a team with apprentices is essential. Current drivers licence and appropriate tools required.

MULLUM Join our beautiful therapy or office space in heart of Mullum. 1-3 days $110/day. Not for casuals. 0402130972

• 30–40 hours a week • immediate start + great hours Applicant will have: • barbering / hairdressing experience • management experience (preferred) • passion for barbering and men’s hair Apply to: paul@jackthesnipper.com with experience + references

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Maintenance Cleaner – Male/Female Apartment complex with pool, spa, gym and games room areas needs a maintenance cleaner preferably with some pool experience. Complex is well presented and maintained so we are seeking someone who takes pride in their work, is reliable and fit. • Must be available Mon to Fri • 6:30am start, aprox 3 to 4 hrs min per shift • Must be able to do extended hours when required • Reliability is a MUST! • Fit, able to lift 25kgs, and live locally. • Pool experience highly desirable. Contact Building Manager on 0407 955 317 in business hours 9 to 5. (Successful candidate requires a national police check.)

GAIA RETREAT & SPA CASUAL WAITSTAFF

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday

Kerry

BRODIE ISAIAH FURBER 29 August 1995 Service and celebration of his life will be held in Heritage Park, north end under the fig trees 11 July at 11am. All welcome

SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345

BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. Open 7 days 10am till late. In & Out Calls. 66816038. Ladies wanted Find us on Facebook!

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777 •

OUTCALLS 0451579023

IN MEMORIAM

PETS

DOUG HENRY

COMPANION ANIMALS WELFARE INC.

love the Echo crew xx

Gaia Retreat & Spa is currently recruiting for experienced casual wait staff for their award-winning Retreat located in the Byron Bay Hinterland. If you are looking for a diverse role encompassing Concierge, Front of House and Guest Relation skills apply now. Desired qualifications: • Previous experience in hospitality with a commitment to providing exceptional wait and customer service; • A thorough work ethic with attention to detail; • Available to work nights and weekends; • Reliable transport; • Current RSA (ideal). All resumes to Susan at restaurant@gaiaretreat.com.au

DEATH NOTICES

In memory of our Darling Brodstar!

MARKET MANAGER We are seeking someone to join the vibrant team at Byron Community Centre to be the manager of the Byron Markets. The role is part-time. The successful applicant will: - have high level communication skills - be excellent with customers, sometimes in stressful situations - work well with a team - have experience in managing markets and/or events A position description is available by emailing: info@byroncentre.com.au

8/8/1927–6/7/2016 Sadly missed by Gloria and family

LOST & FOUND

Brodie Isaiah Furber

FOUND iPAD in case on Sunday morning on Balemo Drive. Ph 0421593093

‘Love is our salvation, Love All; serve all’

ONLY ADULTS

Forever in our hearts, Isobel and Ian, Mali, Gabriel, Karly & Nick. Denice, Anna & Jude. We cherished him so… Born 29 August 1995 Found dead 26 June 2017

FUNERAL NOTICES A scattering of Frank Millers’ Ashes will be held at the river near the Soundshell on the Terrace, Brunswick Heads Thurs July 20 at 4pm followed by a gathering commencing at 5pm on the deck of the Ocean Shores Country Club. All welcome

EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0498073208 SOPHISTICATED EROTIC PLEASURE Full body, erotic massage www.erotictouchbyronbay.com Ph 0406582418 www.tantrabyronbay.com Exquisite tantra massage & tuition for men, women & couples. 0425347477 SOFT HANDS WARM OIL Sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron. 0407264343 sensualmassagebyronbay.com BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Luscious Bodywork/Sensual Touch G Spot Massage for Women & Men Tues – Sat. Phone 0407013347

Applications close 10 July. www.byroncentre.com.au RTO NO: 90013

Fee Free Scholarships available under NSW Government Smart & Skilled * Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing or disability) (CHC33015) - starts 19th July

Child Psychologist A vacancy exists for a Clinical or Registered Psychologist to work either part or full-time in an established and professional private practice. Mullumbimby Psychology is located within a quiet and beautiful space in the heart of town. We provide psychological services to children, adolescents and adults across a broad range of presenting issues using integrative, evidence based and client-centred therapies. The successful applicant needs to be experienced working with children and families and preferably across the lifespan. You will benefit from working as part of a relaxed, cohesive and professional team receiving regular referrals and group supervision in this busy practice with the ability to set your own work schedule.

* Intro to Early Childhood Education & Care (CHC30113) - starts 20th July

* Upgrade to Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (CHC50113) - starts 24th July

* Cert IV in New Small Business (BSB42615) - starts 24th July

* Kickstart Your Micro Business - starts 26th July

Different levels of funding are available, call to see if you are eligible, hurry as places are limited!

02 6684 3374

BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775

The successful applicant needs to be an experienced therapist and able to demonstrate good client retention. A Clinical Masters is desirable. Applicants need to be skilled in a range of assessments and treatments. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of childhood concerns such as anxiety, depression, school adjustment difficulties, trauma, ADHD, parental separation and autism spectrum. Essential is the ability to work autonomously matched by a desire to be a valuable part of a team of psychologists who are willing to support mental health in the community. Please include a tailored cover letter with your resume addressing the above selection criteria. Please email applications or enquiries to jobs@mullumbimbypsychology.com.au or call 02 6684 4748.

www.byroncollege.org.au

REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST Seeking a massage therapist with health fund rebates to join our fantastic team in Bangalow. Must be experienced, professional, reliable & passionate. Busy, professionally run clinic with good rates. Ph 0499490088 or email info@ bangalowremedialmassage.com.au

WORK WANTED EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215 WE DELIVER IKEA FURNITURE We shop, deliver & assemble if required. Shop & drop $40 min. Rick 0400559929 IRONING IN FEDERAL DRIVE GOONENGERRY $25/hr. Customer responsible for drop off and pick up. Ph 66849246 LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Call Benny 0402199999 ALL TYPES BUILDING WORK Blocklaying & bricklaying Lic 60801C Paul 0423852559

WO R D P R E S S SETUP/TRAIN/ MAINTAIN Reas rates info@wordpressit. com.au

SHEARER, Susan Rosemary

PURCHASING Warehouse or Logistics role sought LF HC ERP. 0423218417

Real Erotica

BYRON BAY SOCIAL MEDIA MGMT Multi-industry experience in local & in global social media management. Ph 0421978044

FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 or 0403224842 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au SPANISH PRIVATE CLASSES For beginners, advanced & children. Native speaker, HSC. Pia 0434485584

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

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TOUCH of JUSTINE What you came to Byron Bay for...

QUALIFIED GREEN PAINTER 30 yrs exp. Free quotes and advice. Small jobs OK. Ph Rob 0408900134

TUITION

SEXIEST MASSAGE IN BYRON BAY Truly gorgeous goddess! 0490466413

touchofjustine.com/ couples Passed away peacefully on Friday, 23/6/2017, aged 71. A beautiful wife. Loved by all. Rest in Peace A memorial service will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay on Friday 7/7/2017 at 11am followed by refreshments at the Byron Bay Bowling Club.

SOCIAL ESCORTS BELINDA IS BACK busty exotic African; Sydney, NEW, 20, cute brunette, size 6; Callais, 25, busty blonde. Sophia, South American stunner. Aurora 19, French/ Aussie size 6, gorgeous. Courtney 20, size 6, blonde bomb shell. Inca 19, tall slim blonde, adventurous. Bindi 18, model looks. Shay 23, stunning Asian pocket rocket, tiny size 6. Chloe 19, pin-up looks, size 6, double D bust. Spoil yourself. In & out. Ladies always wanted. 66816038

Pebbles is a 1yr-old Australian Koolie X who is looking for her forever home! She is very friendly, good with other dogs and loves people. If you are interested in adopting Pebbles, please send a text to Megan or leave a voicemail on 0458 461 935. (Please note: enquiries will be responded to on Friday).

KISHA is a young, lively grey tortie who has had a really tough start in life. She has already had a litter of kittens, and now seeks an understanding family or friend who can help her to live a happy normal life with human friends. Kisha loves a stroke and will sit close by. A charming youngster who needs a chance to relax and build her confidence. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

For more info about Pebbles or to submit your adoption application, see her profile on www.cawi.org.au.

Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 • Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net

pebbles

We are so lucky at the moment to have not one but two white beauties! This gorgeous girl is Snow White & our other white beauty is Bowie (she has one blue eye & one green eye). Our girls are not related but they are equally as friendly & stunning as each other. They are pure white & so will need their new owners to be careful with them in the sun. Slip, slop, slap for these guys’ ears & noses, please. Even cats can get burnt! To meet Snow White & Bowie, please visit the AWL at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby. Like us on Facebook! OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

Snow White

Henna is a 4-year-old desexed female German shorthair pointer x. She is a gentle, timid girl who needs a quiet home as she is not used to crowds and lots of noise so maybe would suit active retirees who could spend time with her. She is intelligent and eager to please and gets on well with other dogs. If you can give Henna a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461.

Henna

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

MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah 1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

6628 4495 0417 759 777 6685 6807 6628 7333

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

The Channon Lennox Head Alstonville Coolangatta

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

6688 6433 0419 369 609 6628 1568 6684 3370 0417 759 777

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

4th SAT 4th SUN 4th SUN 4th SUN 5th SUN 5th SUN

Evans Head Bangalow Nimbin

0439 489 631 6687 1911 0458 506 000 (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta Lennox Head 0419 369 609 Nimbin 0458 506 000

FARMERS MARKETS Each TUE New Brighton Each TUE Organic Lismore Each WED 7-11am M’bah Each WED 3-6pm Nimbin Each THU 8-11am Byron Each FRI 7-11am Mullum Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki Each SAT 8.30-11am Lismore

6677 1345 6628 1084 6684 7834 6689 1512 6687 1137 6677 1345 6687 1137 6679 5530 0466 415 172

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

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Byron Ram raid rolls on…

Another hard-fought hat-trick for Byron Striker Aaron Walker against Lismore Thistles. Story & photo Dogwhistle

With twelve players out from the Premier squad, the Northern Hotel Rams’ formidable depth has seen quality players step up across the senior grades to continue the Rams’ dominance in both Premier divisions. Last Tuesday night in Lismore, the Reserve grade comfortably dominated Italo Stars to take out a 4–0 win. The Premier Division had a shakier start, struggling to find the net despite many runs on the goal. Italo Stars upset the plan by scoring first on a strong counterattack. Byron responded but went into

the break on an uncomfortable 1–1 after a last-minute scramble from Aaron Walker. The Rams came out with all guns blazing and quickly establish their dominance over the bottom of the table Stars. Goals to Sam Shepherd, Thiago Priori, Alex Kempnich and two more to Aaron Walker in the second half cemented a 6–1 win. Sunday afternoon saw the Rams back in action against Lismore Thistles on the Southern Cross Football Centre’s artifical pitch. The Reserves once again set the pace with an emphatic 6–0 thumping of the Lismore

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Astronomical data and tides

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0333,1.29; 1652,1.43 0431,1.24; 1741,1.51 0526,1.23; 1823,1.58 0614,1.23; 1902,1.65 0657,1.23; 1939,1.70 0737,1.24; 2015,1.73 0815,1.25; 2052,1.75 0854,1.26; 2128,1.75 0932,1.26; 2203,1.74 1014,1.26; 2240,1.70 1057,1.26; 2317,1.65 1144,1.27; 2359,1.59 1237,1.29 0045,1.51; 1338,1.32 0140,1.43; 1446,1.39 0244,1.36; 1556,1.50 0354,1.32; 1701,1.62 0503,1.30; 1801,1.75 0609,1.31; 1857,1.87 0708,1.32; 1948,1.95 0801,1.34; 2037,1.98 0852,1.35; 2124,1.96 0941,1.36; 2208,1.90 1028,1.35; 2250,1.79 1115,1.33; 2330,1.65 1203,1.30 0010,1.51; 1257,1.28 0051,1.37; 1358,1.28 0140,1.25; 1505,1.31

0958,0.47; 2256,0.68 1044,0.44; 2354,0.62 1126,0.41 0043,0.56; 1205,0.38 0125,0.50; 1243,0.35 0203,0.45; 1317,0.33 0240,0.42; 1353,0.32 0315,0.40; 1430,0.32 0351,0.39; 1507,0.34 0428,0.39; 1547,0.37 0506,0.39; 1630,0.42 0546,0.39; 1717,0.48 0630,0.40; 1813,0.55 0719,0.39; 1919,0.60 0813,0.38; 2038,0.62 0910,0.35; 2200,0.59 1007,0.31; 2317,0.51 1104,0.25 0024,0.41; 1159,0.20 0122,0.32; 1251,0.15 0214,0.25; 1343.0.13 0301,0.21; 1431,0.14 0347,0.21; 1519,0.19 0431,0.24; 1607,0.27 0514,0.28; 1655,0.37 0555,0.34; 1745,0.49 0635,0.39; 1842,0.60 0718,0.44; 1949,0.68 0807,0.46; 2111,0.71

Times are Eastern Standard. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology.

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challengers. Two goals each to Will Ennis and Sam Tomlinson and one apiece to Sam Durkin and Yarbirri Zellig Vandyke sealed the win. The Premier Division boys burned rubber from the opening whistle, with Sam Shepherd stretching to tap in the opener 14 minutes in. Another cross from Thiago Priori put Aaron Walker on the spot ten minutes later to make it 2–0. Thistles fought back hard and were rewarded with an equaliser 25 minutes into the first half, giving some hope to the Blues at 2–1. Twenty-nine minutes in, Thistles’ hopes were dashed when a Sammy Owens’ cross was finished by Aaron Walker to take the score to 3–0. A slick finish to another one-touch passing drill saw Joel Wood take the match into the break with the Rams up 4–0. Despite some strong counter-moves from Thistles, the onslaught continued into the second half. Joel Wood snapped a cross to Aaron Walker who took his hat trick. More slick rapid-fire moves from the Rams’ attack saw Sam Shepherd hurdle the dogged Thistles’ defenders to drive home his second and the Rams’ sixth for the day. With both sides visibly tiring on the synthetic pitch, Byron kept up the pressure on the Thistles’ goal. With 10 minutes on the clock, a Byron corner sparked another pinball session around the box that finished with a sharp drive into the Thistles’ net from Jono Pierce. Finally, Will Ennis came off the bench late in the match to drive home a spectacular volley and finish the match with an 8–1 victory for the Rams.

Ballina take on Lennox Head for top-of-the-table rugby honours Lennox Rugby Union Club had a resounding win over Lismore on the weekend but all eyes are on the upcoming top-of-the-table clash with local rivals Ballina. The Lennox Trojans travelled to Lismore last Saturday and beat an understrength Lismore 71–18. ‘Lismore had a few out owing to injury so the boys aren’t getting carried away,’ Trojan coach Jason McCombie said. If anything the team is training harder this week with a focus on this Saturday’s clash with Ballina at home. With just six games of the regular season to go it is a chance for both teams to get closer to the minor premiership, he said. Whoever wins will lead the competition. ‘We just want to win as many games as we can to get into the right form for the finals,’ he said. When the teams played

A Trojan on the charge against Lismore. Photo supplied

in the first round there was a scoring controversy and both teams had to settle for a draw. Jason is weary of an inform team. Ballina had their own big win last week beating Casuarina 57–0, that also has some good talent returning from country representative duties, he said. The action is set to kick off with the reserve grade at 1.50pm where there is also plenty at stake. Lennox Head reserves are in third place on the ladder,

three points shy of Ballina.

Ladies’ Day The Lennox Head club is also hosting a Ladies’ Day this Saturday that will include fundraising for RUOK, a suicide prevention charity. ‘We are expecting a big crowd. Already we have 70 RSVPs to the Ladies’ Day,’ club vice-president Kel Langfield said. The club has hired private caterers and will be offering champagne and canapes.

Lesson v McLeod for championship Michael Burke

Ben Lesson from Mullumbimby is set to take on Ocean Shores’ Neil McLeod next Sunday for the District Reserve Singles Championship after both won their semifinals at Pottsville. Last Sunday Ben Lesson recorded a convincing 31 to 16 win, while Neil also made a strong showing with his 31–20 win. The Mullumbimby ExServices Bowling Club also held the quarterfinals of its Major Singles last Saturday in ideal conditions. Trent Foreman was never headed and cruised to victory over Michael Lardi 31–16, while Mark Hogan was too strong for a gallant Ashley Lumsden, 31–22. Jeff Morgan bolted to an early 23–3 lead over Richie Northcott and survived a

Ben Lesson measuring a close one. Photo supplied

fightback to record a strong 31–20 win; and in a see-sawing match, Scott Hogan prevailed over Ben Leeson 32–25.

Ocean Shores Women Results The team of M Enright and J Howell beat P O’Connor and J O’Connor and the team of J

Busch, M Wilks and B Sprengel defeated G Johnston, M Fredericks and J M Quirke, secretary Janine Howell said. Lucky rink winners were Howell and M Enright. Winners of the Women’s Fours: M Wilkes, Enright, J M Quirke, and L McGowran who beat J Busch, J Williams, M Flesser and B Sprengel.

Grants for community building are up for grabs Sport, community and other not-for-profit groups can make funding requests from the 2017 Community Building Partnership (CBP) program, state MP Tamara Smith said. CBP grants are available annually for community infrastructure projects that deliver social, environmental and recreational outcomes. ‘Local sports clubs, charities and men’s sheds are just

some of the groups that benefit from this program,’ Smith said. ‘The grants can pay for much-needed improvements to local facilities that promote participation in the local community. ‘If your organisation needs some extra funding for the building, refurbishment or enhancement of facilities, then I encourage you to take the time to carefully prepare your application,’ she said.

The Community Building Partnership program has awarded funding to more than 10,000 valuable community projects since it commenced in 2009. The Ballina Tennis Club, Bangalow Bowling and Sports Club as well as the Tintenbar East Ballina Football Club all received funding through the program last year. Applications close on Monday 9 August.

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Byron Red Devils too strong for Lower Clarence Magpies John Campbell

Colourful competitors from the All Girl Surfriders at the last club round. Photo contributed Crystal Cylinders

The All Girl Surfriders had a glorious sunny day last Sunday at Lennox Head beach with their June round completed in absolutely dreamy conditions. The waves were glassy, up to one metre, and the banks seem to be finally improving. Add to this a great bunch of people, some awesome surfing and whales frolicking out the back, and it’s a scene that is pretty hard to beat. The open division was stacked for this club round with a diverse range of competitors, all of whom showcased some of their best surfing to date. The other division to shine this month was the junior beginner girls, where the guts and determination showed in both their heats and final was awesome to watch. It is amaz-

ing to see their confidence and style improving month by month. The senior Intermediate and Longboarders also put on some solid surfing. It was great to see everyone amongst it and making the most of the stunning conditions. Results: Junior Beginner – Mahia Adams, China Esson, Amalia Cook, Jemima Moore, Lucia Mitchell. Senior Beginner – Emma Fisher. Senior Intermediate – Peta Warburton, Debbie Gordon, Jenna Menzies, Cory Whitney. Longboard – Maz Pentecost, Marg Bryant, Margareet Weigers, Jennifer Hellyer. Opens – Nyxie Ryan, Sophie Shelton, Jane Collins, Danah Besson.

Local competition It’s school holidays and the groms are frothing with many

of our local competitive juniors up at the Billabong Occy Grom Comp at Duranbah and then the multitudes head down to Lennox Head for the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open, which starts this Friday and is held at the beach break in front of the Lennox Hotel. The event is in its sixth year on the junior calendar and will feature one of the strongest surfer line-ups across the age groups of 12–16 years. While there is no Pro Junior division this year a full international field is expected in 2017 with surfers coming from as far away as Europe and Japan. So far at the Occy we have Byron Bay’s Touma Cameron and Rasmas King through to round two in the 14 boys along with Lennox Head surfers Jai Glinderman, Hunter Weston and Jack O’Brien.

Three second-half tries to Brett ‘the Step’ Kelly (after already notching three for the reggies) in Byron’s 42–22 victory over Lower Clarence in their Round 12 NRRRL clash left us in no doubt as to the worth of this recent acquisition by the club. Those of us who can remember when Brett was a kid collecting the Steedens from the outer for the big boys have always hoped that the dynamic fullback would one day pull on the red-andblack jersey of the Bay. His first grade tally was on top of three tries in reserve grade, which the Red Devils won 48–22. Saturday night was cold enough to freeze the brass off a bald monkey, which is probably why the crowd at Red Devil Park didn’t get past an estimated 2,776. Those who did brave the chill would have been delighted by the home side’s second straight victory. By no stretch could it be described as a classic game of rugby league, but the manner in which the Devils stuck to their guns and, in the end, ran away with it was most encouraging. It was tough, and it was real. The first forty was highlighted by a blistering 70-metre run to the line by Billy ‘the Lion’ King (who really did go too far with a #1 haircut

The Byron Bay women’s tag team set the winning tone when they beat the Magpies 48–0. Photo Leesa Kilduff

during the week), a typically determined try to non-stop Martin ‘Liam’ Gallagher and a four pointer to the ageless back-rower, Peter ‘Clondike’ Flannery. The Bay’s 16–10 lead was fair enough but not far enough. When Lower leveled the scores immediately after the resumption, the visitors seemed to get it in their heads that they could go on with it and snatch the two priceless competition points. Gallagher plunged over for his second after a surging run from Scott ‘Debonair’ Stapleton and Kelly jagged his way across to give Byron a 26–16 lead. But the Magpies persisted, and, with their well-drilled short-passing, ball-alive game, they kept us all on the razor’s edge. Everything changed when hooker Tom ‘Deano’ Martin was decked by a late shoulder charge. Tempers flared and, after the penalty, Willo

‘Jesse’ James copped a blatant head-high. And if you have ever been to the footy, you will know that there is nothing like a bit of needle to get the watching mob involved. The crowd, who have not had a lot to cheer about this season, found their voice and Byron lifted. Gallagher put Kelly away for his second try and Adam ‘Ant’ Gordon delivered an exquisite off-load to James, who ran on to it at full pelt to score untouched. Appropriately, the best was saved till last, when, from a scrum win on half-way, Kelly chipped and chased. ‘Run Forest, run’ the crowd yelled as the dashing fullback put on the afterburners. There was never any doubt that he would get the perfect bounce and score the most thrilling of tries. Winning is all about confidence. The Red Devils have it at last. Get on the train.

Left Bankers open Shand Cup with easy win Junior riders master mountain bike skills Brian Mollet

June’s tumultuous stormclouds had Lomath Oval, Mullumbimby, looking more like the Marshes of Mordor than the site for the series that other series wish they could serialise, the Nick Shand Cricket. In July the sun finally shone for shirewide cricket buffs, the ring (of clouds) was unmade and some serious social sport could be had. The Left Bankers took time off from digging mantraps in their mountain compounds to take on the eclectic Geckos, who insinuate themselves onto the field from all points of the compass. The famous turf was wild and unkempt as your daughter’s biker boyfriend and bedecked by patrolling green ants poised on the end of a

Rob McGregor launches into another six on his way to an unbeaten 24 for the Left Bankers. Photo Ross Kendall

grass tendril to hitch a ride to where no finger can probe. James of the Geckos won the toss and chose to bat, opening along side the world’s oldest teenager Adeha, and taking the bedreadlocked outfield out of play with a flurry of sixes over midwicket on his way to 31 n/o.

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BJ (3–12) got results with his steady seamers and soon the Bankers were profiting hugely as the Geckos wandered, meandered, and then lost their way. Scruff, Russ, Phil and Rob all took wickets as the Geckos limped to 90 all out although some eyebrows were raised

by the apparent inability of the Bankers to take the catch that would have seen James return for his second dig. The Geckos started well in the field with James tickling Sean’s off stump and Drew banging in some lively early overs. From there Russ (32 n/o) and Scruff (31 n/o) ran away with the game despite Rosco’s wicket maiden and some stylish bowling from the tenacious Aslan. Rob (24 n/o) and Jim clipped up the winning runs with plenty of overs to spare and the Geckos were left wondering how they could clone James in time for their next outing. This Sunday Main Arm emerge from their domehouse cocoons to battle the fully workshopped Byron Full-Tossers.

Up to 40 junior mountain bike cyclists attend the monthly ‘dirt masters’ social day hosted by the Northern Rivers Dirty Wheels Mountain Bike Club (NRDW) at their New Italy track last weekend. ‘The kids participate in a skills session first where they learn about essential mountain biking techniques and then we take them free riding through the NRDW trail network at New Italy MTB Forest,’ club secretary Sheryn Da-Re said. ‘One of our objects is to encourage and organise education with respect to all aspects of mountain biking and conducting racing, training and social riding events,’ she said. The NRDW has 165 mem-

An MTB rider ready to take on the dirt. Photo supplied

bers and is a non-profit community group formed in 2012. Besides creating a social and friendly club, the group provide a united voice for MTBers in the local region for the purpose of advocating for more trails to become available in the area for the use of MTB enthusiasts.

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Future dreamers Future Dreamers’ winter school holiday events are running from Monday 3 till Saturday 15 July. Come to the clubhouse at 24 Marvell Street for a range of workshops, movie nights, backyard gigs, art classes and heaps more! All booking info and details at futuredreamers.com. au or @future_dreamers.

BPA AGM Bangalow Progress Association AGM, Thursday 6 July in Heritage House at 6pm. Members and new members welcome.

Startup meet-up Thursday 6 July at 5.30pm, The Sun Bistro (Byron industrial estate). An existing entrepreneur or wantrepreneur or just connecting with what’s happening in Byron Bay and the region? Free, open and inclusive group. Register via

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Bush Dinner/Dance $25 per person. Info tweedthr@gmail.com or 0418 400 047.

The Juicy Years

Table Tennis

Women beyond 50 years are invited to join this new supportive, networking group as we creatively grow bolder and older together. Ph 0430 175 923 for details.

Wanted: a table tennis tables for seniors in Byron Bay to start regular table tennis group at the Senior Citizens Hall. Ring Nancy on 0498 480 373.

Support Bali Dogs CAWI will donate all shop takings on Saturday 15 July to the Bali Street Dog Fund. The fund assists with providing aid for health care, desexing dogs and information owners.

Tweed Palliative Support Northern Rivers Collectors Club 27th Exhibition & Trading Fair, Murwillumbah Civic Centre Saturday 5 August, 8.30am till 3pm. Proceeds to Tweed Palliative Support Inc. Details Trevor 0439 779 577.

Byron Mindfulness Insight Meditation with Sangha & Pairoj Brahma 7–9pm Tuesdays at The Yurt, Temple Byron www.templebyron.com. No fees. Andrew 0426 119 171, Pairoj 0423 241 916.

Trail riding Celebrate 40 years of trail riding in Tweed/Byron at the Uki Sporting Horse Grounds on Saturday 8 July from 4pm. ages, all standards, encouragement and professional coaching. Ph Mike 6684 6281.

Bridge club

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Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at the Ocean Shores Country Club, seated at 12.15 to commence play at 12.30. Visitors welcome. See bridgewebs.com/brunswickvalley/home.html or for partner ring Phyllis Keyte 6684 1103. Facebook Brunswick Valley Bridge Club.

Neighbourhood Centre

ESL classes

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

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

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Breast Cancer Support Byron Breast Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Wednesday 12–2pm at Byron Community Cabin (old Girl Guides Hall) in Carlyle Street. Enquiries Linda 0413 668 828.

Baby massage At the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre. Friday mornings, weekly, baby massage classes for expectant and new parents and carers. Gold coin contribution. Bookings essential. Linda 0411985557

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

Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.

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

Junior chess club The Mullum junior chess club meets after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. All

Meditation 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 Meditation and Study Group 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Contact Didi 0408 008 769 for more info. Byron Mindfulness-Insight Meditation Sangha & Pairoj Brahma 7pm–9pm Tuesdays at The Yurt, Temple Byron www. templebyron.com. No fees. Andrew 0426 119 171, Pairoj 0423 241 916. Healing Meditation for heart, mind and soul, Sunday mornings in Myocum. Call Dean 0414 364 415 or www.unityhousebyron. com.au. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30 – 8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John-0428 991189.

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

Craft group The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Bring lunch and whatever else you need. All welcome. 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 pre-school children Mullumbimby – Friday 10.30am, Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am.

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

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Author launch Author Michael Robotham at Moller Pavilion Bangalow, Thursday 3 August at 2pm. Discussing his book The Secrets She Keeps. Afternoon tea by the Bangalow CWA. Tickets $15 at Bangalow Newsagency, 6687 1396, or online www. byronbayfol.com.

members at the same time and place. 1300 AL-ANON 1300 252 666 www. al-anon.org.au

Heartfelt House Places available for next Taking the First Steps 18-week, non-residential group program for adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse will start in July. Find out more on 6628 8940 or via our websitewww.heartfelthouse.org.au.

Ladies friendship Ladies friendship morning tea will be held in the Uniting Church Hall, Fingal Street, Wednesday July 12, from 10am. All ladies welcome, phone 6685 1487.

Care for Wildlife

Byron Beachside Market

Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers are holding Basic Training on Sunday 30 July, 9.30am–3.00pm, Lismore. Cost $35, includes morning tea and membership. RSVP training@wildlifecarers.com, call 6628 1866.

Byron Beachside Markets is on Saturday 8 July, Denning Park 8am–4pm.

Alateen Meeting Alateen meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking problem? Alateen can help. For 8–16-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street, Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older

Downton Abbey ADFAS Byron Bay, lecture by Kate Strasdin on The Real Downton Abbey: Clothing the classes 1900–1930. Monday 10 July at the A&I Hall in Bangalow, 6pm. $25 includes wine and light supper.

Garden Club Byron Bay Garden Club meeting at 1.30pm Saturday 9 July at Byron Services Club. Topic Chelsea Flower Show. Lunch at 12.30pm. Enquiries to Jeni on 0439 344 281.

Budgeting Support

U3A discussion group

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

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

Seniors Activities Seniors Activities Tuesdays at the Byron Community Centre, Jonson St Byron Bay. Elder Beats seniors drumming 10:30–11:30 am with Gareth Jones in the theatre, 11:30 Morning tea in the courtyard, 12:00 1:00 Chair Yoga with Pippy Wardell.

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

Bush School Each Thursday during term time the Brunswick Bush School takes kids 6-14 years out into the bush to learn, grow and connect with each other and the land. Meets at 9am outside the Brunswick Surf Club, group returns 3pm. Facebook: Brunswick Bush School, Email: brunsbushschool@gmail.com Web: www.brunsbushschool.com.au

Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Sts Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and Fridays 10-12 and market Saturdays 9-1. Discover your local history, join our team – 6684 4367. Bangalow 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 others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/ australia. Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs (but especially crystal meth) had become a problem. Meeting held Wed 7.30am, Byron Bay Surf Club. Call 0478 061 479 to speak to a local member or visit www. crystalmeth.org.au.

OS Art Expo Artists are invited to exhibit in the Ocean Shores Art Expo by entering online at www.osartexpo.com by 24 July. The theme is Spirit of the Land. Completed works to be delivered to Ocean Shores Public School on Thursday 24 August for exhibition over the 25th–27th.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: The Movement of Thought & Becoming. Thursday 6 July, 1–3pm, Uniting Church, Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Celia 6684 3623.

Crochet a Goddess Retrospective exhibit. Opening night 10 July 6pm at Mullum Art Space, Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club, Dalley St, Mullumbimby.

Breastfeeding ABA breastfeeding support group special guest speaker on gentle exercise techniques for stomach muscle, pelvic floor health, lower back and shoulder

tune-ups post birth. Bring a long scarf. 10am Thursday 13 July at St John’s hall, Murwillumbah Road, Mullumbimby. Enquiries 0431 477 445.

Table Tennis Social table tennis every Monday at 10.30am at South Golden Beach Community Centre. Phone 0435 780 017.

Compost talk Free public talk with Andrew from Compost Central every Saturday 10am sharp till 11am in July at Santos Organic Cafe Garden, Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay. Learn about compost buckets, garden ships, The Troff.

End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. Next meeting Wednesday 16 August, which will be Dr Philip Nitschke’s public meeting and workshop at 11am. For more information phone Elaine 07 5580 8215.

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

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

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

Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq to shop 6684 4718. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am-2pm. Companion Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm.

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

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

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Backlash A local well-known eccentric, who walks long distances around the Shire dressed in dark clothes, has now taken to moving into the path of cars, day and night. Please be careful, especially around Mullumbimby and Ocean Shores. We need to look out for all our community members, and it would be a tragedy for both him and the unsuspecting driver if he were hit. Q Q Q Q

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Mandy Nolan has uncovered the deep mystery behind the Shire’s potholes in her Soapbox this week. Our Echonetdaily report on Council’s admission that the roads were indeed in a mess – echo. net.au/byrons-roads-messcouncil-admits – attracted a huge number of comments. Thankfully, residents still respond creatively to the situation by decorating potholes as a warning to motorists. At the eastern end of Wilsons Creek Road, which admittedly is in fab condition before you hit the hills, the sole dangerous pothole has acquired a pair of Mickey Mouse ears. Q Q Q Q

Just a reminder that the Brunswick Valley Historical Society is raising funds for its next film, Mullumbimby’s Magic – The Culture of the 70s–80s. See all the details at bit.ly/ mullmagic. As of last Tuesday more than $3,ooo had been raised of the $45,000 needed by September 21. Q Q Q Q

Those alarmed by propaganda about the rise of Islam might care to note that those professing to hold that religion make up only 2.6 per cent of the Australian population according to the 2016 Census, up from 2.2 per cent

Readers sent us images of Council’s unusual direction to pedestrians at the Brunswick Heads bridge. While most would have resorted to swimming, one clever soul photoshopped in the possibility of walking along the railing.

in 2011. The fastest-rising group is ‘no religion’ at 30.1 per cent, compared to the second largest, Catholic, at 25.3 per cent. Buddhism remains fairly static – or should we say ‘still’? – at 2.4 per cent, compared to 2.5 per cent in 2011. There are no data on the number of Jedi Knights or Pastafarians. Find out more about all kinds of things at abs.gov.au.

hailstones on the Wateree River, according to the South Carolina Gazette. And for a full pub-trivia-quiz-friendly backgrounder, go to http:// bit.ly/atlashail for a history of

hailstone deaths, including the Indian frozen lake full of skeletons allegedly victims of ‘blunt, round objects about the size of cricket balls’ in about 850 AD.

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In a close-run thing, the Australian Local Government Association recently voted 64–62 at its national meeting to lobby the government for a change of day for Australia Day, so the first nations don’t have to be annually reminded of the British invasion. Any day a bit away from an alcohol-fuelled public holiday would be good. Backlash likes the idea of May 8, pronounced to be homophonous with ‘Maaaate’, promoted by comedian Jordan Raskopoulos (jordanrasko.com). Because you needed to know, we advise that on May 8, 1784, eight people were killed by

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