Byron Shire Echo – Issue 32.07 – 26/07/2017

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Hot licks and cold nights at Splendour Those who survived the police frisk tent and a couple of freezing nights in tents enjoyed a variety of music at Splendour in the Grass at Yelgun on the weekend, including a brief reunion by Powderfinger, minus drummer John Coghill, now an ABC presenter on the Sunshine Coast. The NSW Police Force Facebook page provided a ‘Splendour Starter Kit’ for the event, suggesting a hipster beard and flower wreath but no warning about cavity searches. The vibe was almost as much about fashion as it was music, dressups benefitting from bulk glitter as incipient chartered accountants took the opportunity to hippify. Police said they were pleased with the behaviour of the majority of festival-goers, despite issuing 76 cannabis cautions and more than 142 field court attendance notices. In addition, 12 people were charged over alleged drug supply and five with assault. Q See more photos on page 34

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Byron takes climate pledge Byron Shire Council has joined 34 other councils taking the pledge to tackle climate change through local solutions. The Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership program aims to transform Australia’s energy future, with hundreds of towns and cities, through councils, becoming local leaders and champions. ‘We have 35 councils, who together represent more than three million Australians living in hundreds of towns and cities of all shapes and sizes across the country,’ said Professor Tim Flannery, Climate Council chief councillor. Flannery has stated that transforming the way cities use and generate energy alone has the potential to deliver 70 per cent of the total emissions reductions needed. Byron Shire is aiming to be Australia’s first zero-emissions community over the next ten years. By widening its low-carbon strategy to continued on page 2

Homeless at greater risk across the Shire Aslan Shand

Community agencies have highlighted the desperate plight of homeless people in Byron Shire. ‘We’ve seen a disturbing increase in people sleeping in their cars – a situation that has been exacerbated by the recent flood where people lost their vehicle and/or home and all their possessions including identification,’ said Julie Williams from the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre (MDNC).

‘There is an increase in single women and women with children sleeping in cars or couch surfing, at times as a result of domestic violence.’ This was confirmed by Paul Spooner from the Byron Community Centre, who highlighted that there are also a lot of long-term homeless people sleeping rough. ‘Some people have been sleeping rough for 15 years and as people age they have increasing health needs – it is a very challenging path.’

The community centres in Mullumbimby and Byron provide a range of services to people who are struggling with making ends meet, including breakfasts and lunches serving between 50 and 100 meals a day. ‘At the neighbourhood centre people can access a mix of services and supports,’ continued Julie. ‘They can get a community meal, showers, community support, emergency relief, Staying Home Leaving Violence, Brighter Futures, financial

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counsellor, information and referral. The community support worker assists with material aid, assistance with housing applications (both emergency and social housing). ‘Both Community Support and Staying Home Leaving Violence will work with people who are at risk of homelessness owing to poverty, housing stress, domestic violence, non-compliant housing risks, mental health issues and so on.’ For people who are looking to get some food to cook a meal they can

pick up free food-relief bags every Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Baptist Church, Ocean Shores. ‘We normally see anywhere from four to 16 people coming in each week. Some are regulars but most weeks we see new faces from all over the Shire,’ said volunteer Nighean O’Brien. ‘A lot of people are really struggling with housing affordability. It’s common that they have very little, if any, money left after they pay rent continued on page 2

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Homeless at greater risk across the Shire lies. Many are struck down by illness, some related to the recent floods, and are unable to work.’ Byron Community Centre and Byron Writers Festival have come together to create a book titled No Fixed Abode to give a voice and a face to the many homeless

continued from page 1 and bills for food and clothing. We’ve seen a number of men around the 30–40-year age mark living either in their cars in carparks or in tents up in the bush. ‘Single mums with kids are really struggling to pay $500 a week just to house their fami-

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to help. ‘You can provide financial support to existing programs or volunteer your time through the community centre and programs like the homeless breakfast and Liberation Larder.’

Affordability Index report shows the northern rivers has the lowest vacancy rates in NSW at 1.1 per cent. There are currently more than 3,000 people on the NSW Housing waiting list for the northern rivers and the recent floods have made it harder than ever to find accommodation. NCCH has been working on several fronts to provide more housing. One solution

is to encourage investors to lease their properties, at full market rent, to NCCH. NCCH currently manages 170 leasehold properties within the private rental market. It manages the tenancy and owners receive an uninterrupted income, with no vacancy downtime, the bond and rent paid in advance, regular inspections and property care guaranteed.

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There is currently an acute need for transition housing in the Shire and issues around where people sleep in wet weather. With four to six major wet-weather events a year the question is where do the people who are sleeping rough go. What facilities could be provided to help people make it through these periods? And when you see homeless people on the street? ‘My approach,’ said Julie, ‘is just be a good human. No-one should be treated as though they don’t exist or aren’t important. ‘A smile, a little eye contact, a little human acknowledgement.’

More community housing is needed: NCCH North Coast Community Housing (NCCH) has been providing housing for those on low to medium incomes from Tweed to Grafton since 1984. It manages more than 950 properties across the region and as the social housing landlord in Byron Shire, NCCH is one of the biggest ratepayers in the Shire. However, more housing is needed. The latest Rental

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people who struggle to find housing, food and stability. It will be launched at the Byron Writers Festival on Saturday August 5. As well as shining a light on the experience of the homeless, all profit from sales of the book will go towards building services for the homeless community. The book is a not-for-profit project that has been made possible by contributors volunteering their professional skills, and through the support of the Byron Community Centre, Byron Writers Festival and private donors. See more at byroncentre. com.au/no-fixed-abode. The

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‘It’s great for investors and provides secure homes for people who need the stability to flourish,’ said a NCCH spokesperson. Current NCCH tenants include single parents, students, artists, radio show hosts, sports pros and families who’ve experienced adversity.’ Another way to provide more housing is to build it, and NCCH has done just that. The most recent development is Rainforest Creek in Goonellabah, a community of nine townhouses with one accessible unit, designed for wheelchair access, and the others used for social housing and affordable rentals, with some being sold to make the project financially sustainable. The project was carried

out without any government funding. Lismore Council partnered with NCCH by providing an affordable parcel of land. ‘An additional benefit to this blend of housing options is that, under normal circumstances, someone who starts out in social housing and begins to do better financially is forced to move,’ said the spokesperson. ‘However, in these developments tenants who earn more can stay where they are and simply progress to paying affordable rent, then market rent or eventually even buying their home.’

Growing need In Byron Shire there is a growing need for secure housing for single retirees who find their pensions aren’t enough to cover the rising costs of housing. NCCH has just received $1.85 million in government funding to spend over the next three years to source and manage leasehold properties for people displaced by the recent floods. Property owners and investors interested in working with NCCH are encouraged to call 6627 5300 and speak with the property and development general manager.

Byron takes climate pledge continued from page 1 include the whole community rather than just Council’s own operations, they are talking with the agricultural, building, energy, waste, and transport industries to support their efforts to reduce reliance on coal-fired energy. Mayor Simon Richardson said, ‘In joining Cities Power Partnership we look forward to learning and implement-

ing new technology to build upon our solar power initiatives, virtual net metering, building retrofits, electric vehicles, waste management and water recycling.’ The Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership is now calling on all councils across Australia to take the pledge. See more about the partnership at climatecouncil.org. au/cpp.

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Greens boss gees up the faithful Aslan Shand

On Sunday morning 50 campaigners gathered at the Ocean Shores Tavern to join Australian Greens leader Richard Di Natale in putting pressure on Labor over their support of the proposed Adani Carmichael coal mine. Dr Di Natale said, ‘We are taking on the Labor Party over their support for [the] mine, mounting a doorknocking campaign in some of the opposition’s most marginal seats.’ ‘Labor must oppose this mega-mine that cannot get up without public funding. Bill Shorten has expressed support for the mine if it “stacks up”, which shows just how hollow their commitment is to tackling climate change.’ Local Knitting Nanna Dot Muller, who was at the tavern, observed that an enthusiastic training session took place before the group headed out to doorknock the local area and she headed home. Dot wasn’t joining in the door-knocking and was quick to point out that ‘the Knitting Nannas are not associated with any political party. We

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are just natural stickybeaks who are there to annoy all political parties equally’. Sunday evening saw a packed Brunswick Picture House where supporters gathered to hear Di Natale speak about the Greens’ vision for progressive politics. Flanked by state Greens MPs Dawn Walker and Jeremy Buckingham, as well as Byron Shire councillor Sarah Ndiaye, Di Natale spoke about recent political events and the pressing need for a

strong green political force in Australia to stop the Adani coal mine, invest in public services and end political corruption. Prior to standing for election Di Natale had renounced his own Italian citizenship, ensuring that he won’t be caught out like Scott Ludlam and Larissa Waters, who have had to resign their senate seats because they held dual nationality. Di Natale told The Echo, ‘As dual citizens, Scott and

Larissa are not eligible to hold a seat in the Senate and renouncing citizenship after the election doesn’t change this. Nobody wanted to see this happen – it has been a sobering moment for all of us. ‘We are going to come out of this bigger and better. Our party room remains strong and it remains focused on being the genuine voice against the Liberal and Labor parties, and against the hatred and fear we are seeing from Pauline Hanson and One Nation.’

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A key opponent of the socalled Food Precinct planned for Lismore Road, Bangalow, says he believes there has been a coordinated campaign of support for the development, with ‘pro-forma’ submissions from people living outside the area, including one from a seven-year-old child. Ean Jones has obtained copies of all the submissions from the first exhibition of the industrial estate’s development application (DA) last year by GIPA (freedom of information request). He says that numbers are evenly balanced for and against and added that ‘of the supporting submissions only three were residents of Bangalow.’ In a campaign letter he advised objectors to ‘re-send your submission with a note expressing that the revised traffic plan changes nothing about your objection.’ ‘In fact we believe it will open even more land to the west and south to industrial subdivision,’ he added.

Mr Jones told Echonetdaily that even though the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) was the approval authority, Byron Shire Council staff may be ‘tempted to support the development because it could potentially solve a lot of problems for them.’ ‘Council is due to draft an Employment Lands Strategy soon,’ he said. ‘Submissions are important as we believe the JRPP will hold a public meeting if there are sufficient submissions.

Public meeting ‘If you write a submission you will get a chance to speak at the public meeting if you want. Only people who have lodged submissions get the opportunity. ‘A public meeting will visually demonstrate to the JRPP that we don’t want this hideous industrial development in our village,’ he said. ‘With 504 car parks and 20 acres of factory space, this is not a food hub; it is a major industrial estate by deception. ‘The DA asks for an “option to build 2–3-storey office blocks” and its proposed “cafe

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and education space” will take business away from local Bangalow businesses and drive more tourist traffic flow through Bangalow. ‘The promise of local jobs is a mystery as the DA clearly states that the majority of employees will come from Lismore, Casino and Kyogle,’ Mr Jones said.

Council responds A Council spokesperson confirmed that a DA for a rural industries food precinct at 201 Lismore Road, Bangalow, is currently on re-exhibition for public comment until WednesdayAugust 2. ‘The application was originally exhibited last year with 77 submissions received with support for and against the development evenly split. A range of issues were raised in the submissions including flooding, traffic and access to the site from Lismore Road,’ the spokesperson said. Q Read more on this story

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Ecohydrologist Dr Damien Maher has been recognised internationally as the recipient of the 2017 Cronin Award for Early Achievement by the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation. The Cronin Award is an international biennial prize that recognises the significant accomplishments of an estuarine scientist in the early stages of their career development. The Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) is the largest global association of coastal scientists. ‘Damien’s strong scientific leadership, positive personality, and professional collaboration have helped create a positive environment and contribution to the scientific community at large,’ said Professor Robert Twilley, president of CERF. ‘Damien’s colleagues, and the Cronin Award Committee, have been deeply impressed by his professional contributions to the estuarine scientific community.’ Dr Maher will travel to Rhode Island in the USA in early November to collect his prize at the 24th biennial Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation confer-

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ence. ‘This is a great honour, and really highlights the outstanding work that our Ecohydrology Group is doing,’ said Dr Maher. ‘While this is an individual award, it really belongs to our entire group. I express

my sincere gratitude to our team, in particular all of the students whom I’ve been fortunate enough to work with. ‘I am also deeply thankful for the outstanding research support that Southern Cross University provides, and for

the funding that I’ve received from the Australian Research Council (ARC).’ Professor Isaac Santos, a recipient of the 2011 Cronin Award and the Southern Cross University Ecohydrology Group leader, nominated Dr Maher for the award. ‘Dr Maher’s work has profound societal effects and is a significant contribution to major public debates in Australia,’ Professor Santos said. ‘His collaborative research has not only empowered regional communities to protect some of their vital water resources but his work has been featured on mainstream national and international media and labelled “highly significant”.’ Deputy vice-chancellor of research Professor Geraldine Mackenzie congratulated Dr Maher and said the award highlighted the research strength of Southern Cross University. ‘Our research in the environmental sciences at Southern Cross University is consistently rated as being well above world standard. The Cronin Award is further recognition of the outstanding work being undertaken.’

Riding for the Disabled stages open day Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) provides access to horses and an experience that many people with disabilities would miss. Riding for the Disabled is about helping ‘our riders make the most of their unique gifts by providing lessons tailored to each individual’s abilities and with liberal amounts of encouragement, support and fun,’ said Beatrice Gary, president of the Ballina and district branch of the RDA. This Sunday July 30 the RDA is opening its gates from 10am till 3pm so that you can

find out more about what they do, meet their horses and pick up some horse poo for the garden. Entry is $2 per vehicle. The local branch began in 1979. In 2013 they were bequeathed a 40-hectare cattle property in Teven. Local farmer Brian McNamara gave them his home Glen Burnie with the wish that the Ballina and district branch should use it to continue providing their services to the disabled community. With riders coming from Lismore, Ballina, Mullumbimby, Kyogle, Casino,

Wardell, Rous, Eureka, Bangalow and many other areas throughout the northern rivers it provides an invaluable opportunity for people to both experience the countryside and enjoy riding and working with horses. The facility is run entirely by volunteers. Lessons are provided on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday with most volunteers dropping in one of those days a week between 8am and 1pm – though any length of time is welcome. ‘We could not provide this service without our dedicated

volunteers,’ said Beatrice. If you are interested in volunteering then this is a great chance to get along and find out more. ‘Specific experience with horses or people with disabilities is not necessary,’ said Beatrice. ‘Our existing volunteers can provide training and volunteers can choose to work in areas as diverse as administration, gardening, maintenance, horsemanship, assisting our riders or just helping keep our facilities clean and tidy.’ Find the RDA at ‘Glen Burnie’ on Houghlahans Creek Road, Teven.

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Byron Bay has topped a list of the state’s worst drink-driving hotspots, with Ballina coming in seventh, and Tweed Heads at number 10. And while the rankings are not good news for drivers caught in those areas, NSW Police say they are encouraged by statistics that show drink-driving rates are declining. However, with 25,000 people still being caught for either drink-driving or drugdriving last financial year,

police said there were still problems across the state. End of financial year statistics show that there has been a decrease of 1,406 drivers charged with drug-driving, and a decrease of 1562 charged with drink-driving compared to the previous financial year. In Byron Bay, 205 drivers were charged with drink driving, followed by Coffs Harbour (176), Dubbo (155), Griffith (144), Port Macquarie (144), Goulburn (99), Ballina

(85), Blacktown (83), Orange (81), and Tweed Heads (79). Surprisingly, not one far north coast centre featured in the top 10 list of drug-driving offences per local police command, despite north coast drivers being five times more likely to be charged with the offence, according to statistics released by the Bureau of Crime Statistics on May 20, 2017. Assistant commissioner Michael Corboy of the state’s Traffic and Highway Patrol

Command said the statistics indicated some road users are getting the message. ‘A decline in drink- and drug-driving, shows that the message is starting to get across, and that the community will not tolerate those who put themselves and others at risk,’ he said. ‘However, it is still alarming to see that there were more than 17,000 drinkdrivers, and more than 8,000 drug-drivers on our roads in the last financial year.’

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Local News ‘Vision’ for Bruns fish co-op begins to emerge repair of the old slipway that was condemned ten to fifteen years ago coupled with the installation of a crane. ‘The government needs to sort out the parking,’ he continued.

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Owner of the Brunswick Fisherman’s Co-op William Silverman and his team addressed the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce on the evening of Tuesday July 18, putting forward their ‘vision’ for the future of the site. Silverman said that he ‘wanted to be part of the community’, stating that he wanted to bring Brunswick back to being a fishing town with a coordinated marina with seafood. To achieve his vision Silverman said he would need a minimum of 200 tonne a year of seafood to be brought in through the Brunswick port to make a profit. Before the recent closure they handled 30 tonne a year through the shop.

Boutique seafood ‘Brunswick Heads has the finest seafood – it is becoming a delicacy,’ said Silverman. ‘Trawlers are not the way fisheries work any more.’ Silverman sees the future of fishing as being in ‘artisan’ or ‘recreational’ fisher folk who would bring in the

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minimum 200 tonne a year he says he needs to make the operation viable. He said they would be bringing in the likes of snapper and spanner crab. ‘In five years the price will have doubled,’ he said. ‘We would like a working port.’ According to the figures Silverman presented, northern NSW has a $6.3m fishing industry and he would like to see ten per cent of that coming through the Brunswick fish co-op.

Currently the one trawler that braves the dangerous Brunswick bar brings in between five and ten tonnes a year and a local fisherman told The Echo that it is not only the bar but the rocks and wreckage that make this such a dangerous crossing. ‘We want the government to do the infrastructure. Crown Lands should repair everything,’ said Silverman as he expanded on his ideas for the site to The Echo. As part of this he sees the

Marine sanctuaries under threat The national network of marine sanctuaries is under threat if draft plans by National Parks are adopted, according to the Save Our Marine Life alliance (SOML). National Parks are calling for feedback on draft plans for the management of 44 Australian marine parks. ‘Australia will become the first nation to cut protections of its ocean estate if it implements plans to expose vulnerable areas of the marine environment to industrial fishing exploitation,’ the SOML group said, responding to the plans. Environment minister Josh Frydenberg released maps detailing planned cutbacks to protection of coral reefs and key feeding and breeding areas around Australia. SOML alliance say that Queensland’s Coral Sea and sanctuary protections off the coast from Western Australia,

the Northern Territory and NSW could be scrapped to make way for an expansion of damaging long-line fishing and seafloor trawling. ‘An election promise to be science-based has been ignored,’ continued SOML. Director of National Parks Sally Barnes said she wants to hear from everyone. ‘This is your chance to influence how we’ll manage a large area of our marine environment. We want to hear from you, all of you,’ she said. Australian Marine Parks are located in Commonwealth waters that start at the outer edge of state and territory waters, generally no less than three nautical miles (5.5km) from the shore, and extend to the outer boundary of Australia’s exclusive economic zone, 200 nautical miles (about 370km) from the shore.

Highlighting the risk to Australian jobs SOML said that commercial fishing has emerged as the biggest beneficiary from the Tony Abbottinitiated review. ‘The threat to jobs, local businesses and the survival of unique marine life could be avoided if the government chose to create an evidencebased balance for Australia’s oceans,’ Michelle Grady, oceans director from the Pew Charitable Trusts said. ‘The government-appointed review panel reinforced the importance of marine sanctuaries and Australia’s leading marine scientists have informed the environment minister of the threat to the productivity of our oceans if sanctuaries are removed,’ she said. Draft plans can be found at https://parksaustralia.gov. au/marine/.

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‘They need to supply 50 to 60 car parks for cars with trailers for boats’ for the recreational fisher folk who will be bringing in the seafood to be processed through the Brunswick co-op. The Brunswick fish coop, which Silverman bought 16 months ago, was recently closed, with staff being given two weeks’ notice in lieu. ‘We are taking the asbestos, etc out and taking it back to its bare bones to then see what we can put in there – vegetables, coffee – while we work out as a community what happens there. Please let us know what you want,’ Silverman wrapped up in his address to the Chamber. The Echo contacted the NSW Department of Primary Industries for comment on some of the ideas put forward by Silverman but they were unable to respond by our deadline.

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Local News Local youth to work on new ABC drama Screenworks and Every Cloud Productions have announced that nine talented young film crew from across the northern rivers have been selected to work on the ABC drama series Deadlock, which begins filming in the region in August. The youth, aged between 18 and 27 and with varying levels of work experience in the screen industry, will benefit from working with a highly experienced film crew, receive a credit on a broadcast production and be paid a production-attachment wage. ‘This is an extraordinary opportunity for these nine early-career screen practitioners,’ said Screenworks general manager Ken Crouch. ‘It means that they can build their screen industry skills, connections and careers without leaving their home towns. ‘While the majority of

Homeless man jailed for punching police officer

A 40-year-old homeless man has been jailed for one year and ten months after repeatedly punching a female police officer in the head after earlier trying to enter a plane at the Tyagarah airfield. Paul Eleftheriou was sentenced in the Lismore District Court last week after being found guilty of assaulting a police officer in the execution of their duty causing actual bodily harm. The court had heard that Eleftheriou had entered a From left, Simon Scotti, Rhys Hicks, Morgan Beresford, Byron Grieves Handley, Billi-Hunter plane at the Tyagrah airfield Drury, Clementine Bourke, Emily Page, Tim Eddy and Harry O’Meara. on May 5 but was confronted by employees, causing him production happens in met- Every Cloud’s ongoing col- they’re forging their futures to leave. A short time later ropolitan centres, we are see- laboration with Screenworks and I’m so excited that we he was seen on the roadway ing an increase in production and our shared commitment have this opportunity to help.’ on Gulgan Road, Brunswick in the northern rivers and to a vibrant screen industry Every Cloud has previous- Heads. He was at risk of being Screenworks wanted to make in the northern rivers. Hav- ly produced two series of East hit by passing traffic. sure that our early-career ing raised my own children in of Everything and one series of Police approached him filmmakers benefited.’ the region, I’m keenly aware Indigenous drama, The Gods Deb Cox from Every of how important it is to in- of Wheat Street, in the northCloud said, ‘This reaffirms spire and connect youth as ern rivers. An Ocean Shores man will be sentenced this month after pleading guilty to assaulttainers, catering by Harvest ily counselling program has fully by donations from indi- ing a man at Goonellabah on Cafe, fine wines and an op- helped almost 1,000 families viduals and foundations, in- January 6, 2016, while he was portunity to bid for auction who face the challenge of cluding the Northern Rivers armed with a knife. items, including artworks by supporting a family mem- Community Foundation. Jarred Cormick, 21, pleadleading local artists. ber who is addicted to drugs Tickets and more infor- ed guilty in Lismore Local Since its inception in and/or alcohol. mation are available at http:// Court to charges of using an 2010, The Buttery’s famThe program is supported bit.ly/butterygig. offensive weapon to commit

in an attempt to get him off the roadway but Eleftheriou resisted and continued running down the road. Outside Uncle Tom’s Pies he was approached by a female police officer from the Mullumbimby station. Eleftheriou immediately punched the female officer to the head on at least five or six occasions. The officer collapsed on the roadway and was assisted by passers-by. Eleftheriou was detained and placed into the rear of a police truck by another officer with the assistance of members of the public. He was convicted by a jury at the Lismore District Court in March and sentenced last week. He will be eligible for parole after one year and three months.

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an indictable offence, being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence and common assault. Following Mr Cormick’s arrest in 2016, he was granted conditional bail, which he breached when he failed to appear at Lismore Local Court on May 17, 2016.

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Body artist celebrates tree day Get down and gritty is the message from Planet Ark for this year’s National Tree Day as they encourage people to get inspired by nature and plant trees this Sunday July 30. This year, internationally recognised Byron body painter Orly Faya is an ambassador for Tree Day. Orly specialises in merging people into natural landscapes and her intention is to inspire activism through creativity and remind us of our intrinsic connection to nature. She recently came together with Debbie Agnew, national tree day manager from Planet Ark, to create a video (http://bit.ly/orlytree) that took Debbie on a journey of connection with the Earth and nature. ‘I mostly work with art immersion and the eco-therapeutic experience,’ said Orly. ‘It’s been amazing to work with such a special person as Debbie when she chose to volunteer herself as a statement for her organisation.’ Last year more than

Planet Ark’s National Tree Day manager Debbie Agnew becomes a canvas for Orly Faya’s artistry.

300,000 people took part at more than 3,500 sites around Australia, planting more than 1.1 million native trees, shrubs and grasses to green

their communities. Research from Planet Ark has shown that spending time outdoors provides a range of health and wellbeing benefits,

by making people happier, healthier, and calmer. A new 2017 report also shows that learning outdoors can help kids develop the crucial skills Australian teachers say they will need most to face major global challenges, such as climate change, in the future: critical thinking and problem solving, ‘grit’ or resilience, and emotional intelligence. ‘National Tree Day is also an opportunity to help our children develop a lifelong connection to nature, so that they may become the caretakers of the future,’ said Debbie. ‘There are lots of other ways we can build more nature time into a child’s life too, such as taking indoor activities, like meals, homework or devices, outside, walking the dog in a park, or joining an outdoor group such as the Scouts, Guides or Junior Landcare.’ For more information visit treeday.planetark.org or call the National Tree Day Hotline on 1300 88 5000.

Get your local funk on for Los Cedros Local rainforest protection organisation Rainforest Information Centre (RIC), which formed in the aftermath of the Terania Creek protests of the the late 70s, has been involved in hundreds of forest campaigns and conservation projects in Australia and internationally. One such project is the Los Cedros rainforest reserve in northwestern Ecuador. Consisting of 17,000 acres of cloud forest, it is considered one of the most biologically diverse habitats on Earth. Established in 1988 when land was purchased through the support and donations of numerous individuals and organisations including RIC, it has been managed and protected by a dedicated group of forest activists and has become a hotspot for ecologists. In recent months the in-

tegrity of the reserve has come under threat of illegal logging and clearing and most critically the secret granting of a mining lease to Canadian company Cornerstone Capital Resources. Longtime director of Los Cedros, Jose DeCoux, writes: ‘The mining company has made contact with me and on advice from the lawyer I have to let them in or face administrative sanctions and expulsion from the reserve

without compensation.’ The Ecuadorian forest activists are in a financial struggle and funds are sorely needed for legal assistance against Cornerstone. They need to raise $20,000 immediately to be able to resurvey the boundaries of the reserve. A fundraising dance event, Funk For The Forest, will be held on Saturday July 29 at Encounter Byron (ex KulchaJam). The event

will feature a film screening about Los Cedros at 6.30pm followed by sets from two of the Shire’s veteran funk DJs The Vinyl Junkie and Sheik Yerbooty, reunited for the first time since their legendary Deep Funk in The Forest parties of the noughties. ‘Expect the finest oldschool funk, afro-latin funk, electro funk, percussive disco and heavy beats from more than 20 years of funk fanaticism,’ say the DJs. Fine food and chai by True Nature Cuisine. Drug- and alcohol-free family friendly event, $25 /$20 conc. All proceeds to Los Cedros. Doors open at 6pm. Encounter Byron is located at 1 Acacia Street, Byron Arts and Industry Estate. For more info or to volunteer at the event call Erik 0418 337 508.

BoM launches new weather warning service The Bureau of Meteorology last week launched the Hazardous Surf Warning service aimed at enhancing the safety of rock fishers, boaters and swimmers in and around coastal waters. Manager of BoM’s weather services for NSW, Jane Golding, said a driver for developing the Hazardous Surf Warning was to reduce rock fishing injuries and deaths. ‘A key finding from our

research is that awareness of large and powerful wave conditions would influence more than 90 per cent of rock fishers to change their plans,’ Ms Golding said. ‘Boaters and swimmers also need to keep up with the latest warnings and forecasts because conditions on the water can be more dangerous than they appear, even when it seems calm and the sun is shining.’

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The warnings will identify which coastal waters areas are affected and include safety advice that has been developed with maritime agencies. Surf Life Saving NSW chief operating officer Adam Weir said the new system of surf warnings will be a big asset to life savers in alerting the public to hazardous conditions. ‘To be able to better target our safety messaging to the

public will help us to focus our life saving efforts where they are needed most,’ he said. The service will be provided in the coastal waters areas of NSW and southern Queensland and is available from the Bureau’s National Warnings Summary page www.bom.gov.au/australia/ warnings, as well as the Bureau’s weather app BOM Weather, and mobile website.

Greens slam plastic bag decision NSW Greens MP and environment spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC, has called premier Gladys Berejiklian’s decision shameful after it emerged the premier has said the state government does not need to ban plastic bags in NSW because plastic bags will be banned by the supermarkets themselves. Dr Faruqi said: ‘It is embarrassing and utterly shameful that the premier is using the announcement by supermarkets to ban plastic bags as the reason to shrug off the responsibility of her govern-

ment to legislate a ban on plastic bags. ‘This government’s callous attitude towards the health of our environment cannot be overstated. What a worthless government, to have discarded their legislative responsibility to protect our environment and handed it over to the whims of supermarkets. ‘Despite the voluntary ban by some supermarkets, there will still be millions of plastic bags polluting our environment. This attitude of “no responsibility” from the premier is disgraceful.’

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Local poet planting a seed to take home Byron Writers Festival has partnered with Red Room Poetry to create a series of seed cards featuring poems by Byron Shire poet Lisa Brockwell, pictured. For the duration of the festival in August, guests at Elements of Byron resort will find the poetic seed cards on their pillows and will be able to plant the cards back home to grow their own poetic gardens. The seed cards will also be distributed to patrons at a festival session entitled Sound and Soundscapes: Making Language Sing, featuring Lisa Brockwell, biologist David Haskell and performance poet Miles Merrill. ‘We’re thrilled to be partnering with Red Room Poetry, a company that brings poetry into our everyday lives in inventive and beautiful ways as well as nurturing Australian poets,’ said festival director Edwina Johnson. Red Room Poetry creates poetic arts projects and learning programs in collaboration with a spectrum of poets, schools, communities and partners for positive social impact. The Byron Writers Festival

seed cards are part of New Shoots, a program that celebrates and cultivates poems inspired by plants and place to deepen creative and cultural connections with nature.

Series of poems Red Room Poetry commissioned Lisa Brockwell to write a series of poems inspired by the natural surrounds of Elements of Byron where the festival is situated. The seed cards contain Callistemon Citrinus (Lemon-

Growing A Business In A Small Community & Keeping Up With The Trends. Wednesday 30th August. 5-6:30pm. (Panel 5:30-6pm including question time) Opening drinks - The backroom at The Bangalow Hotel. Opening night will be one of the highlights of the Festival. Come along and hear some of our most successful local business people (from inside and outside the food industry) talk about current trends and how they built their careers in their own unique ways. Learn about the challenges and lucky chances that each of our guests experienced during their journey, how they overcame adversity and their top tips for making it in a small community or niche market. MC Kerry O’Brien The Panel Nicolette van Wijngaarden - Unique Estates, Samantha Towsend - Former Regional Editor Daily Telegraph and now editor of Food Miles Magazine. Holly Galbraith - Go Future Media. Tristan Grier - . Owner Harvest Sophie Davies - Le Cordon Bleu Mingle with like minded people and raise your glass to the opening event of the 7th annual Sample Food Festival. Tickets – Eventbrite - $20 includes a drink on arrival and canapÊs

scented bottlebrush) seeds, a coastal plant found growing on the festival site. Lisa Brockwell was born in Sydney, spent a large chunk of her adult life in England, and now lives on a rural property near Byron Bay with her husband and young son. She was runner-up in the University of Canberra ViceChancellor’s International Poetry Prize in 2015, and has been shortlisted for the Australian Catholic University, Newcastle, Montreal Inter-

national and Bridport Poetry Prizes. Her poems have been published in The Spectator, Australian Love Poems, The Canberra Times and Best Australian. At the festival Lisa will be conducting the workshop Poetry: deeper reading for better writing. Find out more at www. byronwritersfestival.com, www.redroomcompany.org and www.lisabrockwell.com. See also our festival feature on page 16.

Elements of Byron resort has received a Sustainability Award from the Australian Institute of Architects, Queensland Chapter, in recognition of their approach to development across the fiftyacre site. ‘It’s a very sensitively handled and a very hard project,’ noted Alice Hampson, state chair of juries. Further awards won by the beachfront resort during the last month include a commendation in the commercial category at the Architecture awards and being recognised at the Qantas Business Travel Awards, where Elements of Byron took the Best Large Scale Corporate Retreat in Australia award. The property was commended by the judges for ‘mixing a five-star veneer with heart and soul’. According to the resort, 110,000 new native plants and trees are currently being planted, bringing the total new plantings to 175,000. New recreation areas include picnic tables, a giant chess set and bocce rink surrounded by melaleuca and red gum and a giant fig tree with

hanging chairs and festoon lighting. ‘We’re hoping it will be a really cool nighttime scene,’ said development director Jeremy Holmes. ‘Our intention is to provide a luxurious and somewhat whimsical experience of the elements.’ ‘The dominant experience for guests should be the landscape,’ said Alastair Oakman, who manages the Elements of Byron grounds and activities. Included in the mix of optional activites are four complimentary guided walks with Alastair every week. During the hour-long walks guests encounter migrating and permanent resident birds including birds of prey, wading birds and other locals. They learn about threatened and endangered species on the site and sample bush tucker. Alastair has a long history with the local area, his mother having grown up in Mullumbimby and his grandparents and extended family hailing from all over the northern rivers. He studied environmental management and Tourism in Sydney and returned to the area last year.

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Local News Kindness Book a success The launch of The Kindness Book last month at the Byron Youth Services’ Young & Green Eco Fair was a success; and founder of the project, Rebecca, could not be happier. Although the weather threatened another Cyclone Debbie, there were still some brave enough to come out and enjoy the community event. The Kindness Book is a pay-it-forward project designed to connect the community through simple acts of spreading kindness. Rebecca is currently developing The Kindness Book workshops and is excited to collaborate with local organisations and community spaces to grow The Kindness Book initiative.

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Members of SHIFT Project have drawn on Indian inspiration to repurpose The Byron Shire Echo, transforming newspapers into reusable bags. Every week, women who are learning to move from being homeless to living a sustainable, productive life in the community through the project gather to create the bags from cardboard and three sheets of The Echo. SHIFT Project founder and managing director Anne Goslett said the idea from the reusable bags came from a similar bag created by a notfor-profit organisation helping to support the livelihood of rural women and providing food, shelter and education to underprivileged children in and around New Delhi. ‘On returning to Australia in May, with a bag in tow, one of the SHIFT participants dismantled the bag to use as a template,’ she said. ‘During our weekly program, participants began to experiment with various resources to replicate a stronger, reinforced prototype. Through a process of trial and

Anne Goslett with the recycled Echo bags. Photo Jeff ‘Hand Me The Baggie’ Dawson

error, we came up with the dimensions and perfected its structural integrity.’ Participants have learned about manufacturing, refining every process of production so they can make enough bags to suit demand, Ms Goslett said. ‘The participants

have organised themselves into a production line including quality control through each step,’ she said. ‘From start to finish, we can make approximately ten bags in a two-hour session with three participants.’ The concept has also

grown the SHIFT Project’s relationship with The Echo. ‘As The SHIFT participants currently work together to deliver The Echo paper each Wednesday, the awareness of supporting an independent paper encouraged the idea to recycle, giving us an op-

portunity to contribute to the plastic-bag-free movement,’ Ms Goslett said. Echo general manager Simon Haslam said The Echo was pleased to be involved with the SHIFT Project’s recycled bag concept. ‘The SHIFT Project is a wonderful organisation based in Byron that is transforming the lives of women and helping them to become part of the community,’ he said. ‘The recycled bag concept only adds to the skills the women develop while helping to fund the SHIFT Project and reduce the use of plastic bags.’ The bags are available in a bundle of 20 for $50. ‘The funds contribute to the sustainability of The SHIFT Project and supporting the participants to gain financial independence,’ Ms Goslett said. Founded in 2015, the SHIFT Project is a Byronbased non-governmentfunded residential and educational program for women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. For further information or to make an order please email anne@shiftproject.org.au. © 2017 Patagonia, Inc.

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The search for justice Anyone with a basic knowledge of physics, biology or zoology would know that the universe we inhabit is not strong on justice. Even the famous rabbi from Galilee allegedly said, ‘The rain falls on the just and the unjust’, despite the wishful thinking of many of his followers. Yet the search for justice continues among most compassionate humans. In the face of the inevitability of death we hope for good outcomes for our family, friends and other worthwhile humans. Unfortunately justice is often confused with revenge, the premise of many Rambo-esque Hollywood movies, and the life’s work of DC Comics’ Justice League. One essay that has stuck with me since year 8 at high school (or eighth grade as we used to call it in the Early Jurassic) is Of Revenge, by philosopher Francis Bacon (1561–1626). In it he claims, ‘Revenge is a kind of wild justice; which the more man’s nature runs to, the more ought law to weed it out.’ (The essays of the Elizabethan era were not unlike modern blogs, but in Bacon’s case a few plateaux above mediocrity: http://bit.ly/baconrev. Perhaps Of Revenge is not as culturally resonant these days as Charles Lamb’s later A Dissertation upon Roast Pig, judging by the number of food blogs, but I for one am glad that Bacon wrote it.) Generally the law is firm on weeding out revenge, despite the best efforts of the Laura Norder politicians and the shock jocks. Chief among its virtues in common law is the presumption of innocence until the the accused is found guilty beyond reasonable doubt. This virtue is a human right under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that can frustrate those aggrieved by a crime. The accused’s right to remain silent also adds to the frustration but the process of gathering evidence and examining it in court offers a better chance of justice being served than the brutal frenzy of a lynch mob or the medieval trial by ordeal – combat, water or fire – which favoured the strong above the innocent and those with congenital analgesia. Unfortunately for Bacon’s theory on revenge-weeding, the law is made by legislators too often intent on wild justice – or favours for a mate – rather than real justice. They will seek to undermine the judicial system if it, and its judges, does not fit their agenda. So the search for justice continues. Those fifty-odd years ago I was required by my teacher to expound on Bacon’s essay in front of the class as punishment for a series of small, vengeful acts another boy and I had engaged in against each other. There was certainly some justice – and an education – in that. – Michael McDonald

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he Greeks said it succinctly: the system of tyranny is only as good as the worst man who can become a tyrant. Step forward, Peter Craig Dutton, Master of the Universe. Well perhaps not yet, but he’s getting there, he’s working on it. We are told by his acquaintances (his friends are harder to find) that Dutton is effective, focused, energetic and determined. Some also describe him as a good and decent man. The latter is at least debatable, but what is beyond argument is that Dutton is ruthless, authoritarian and totally ambitious. This may be a recipe for gaining power, but it is not a safe place from which to wield it. He already has a history of overreach, of ignoring the accepted standards when and where it suits him. This is more than making silly jokes about the water lapping over Pacific islands in international forums or even verballing Manus Island asylum seekers as paedophiles; it goes to a mindset in which anything goes if it pursues his demands, the end always justifies the means. Which means that promoting him way beyond his talents and abilities is a reckless and dangerous move from our normally cautious prime minister. So that being the case, there must be a compelling, even irresistible, reason for Malcolm Turnbull to invent a new super department in what he boasts is the biggest change to the security system in forty years and use it to enthrone the former Queensland narc not only as his Home Affairs supremo but as a leadership contender, a candidate for the neo-conservatives when and if they finally despair of their former hero, Tony Abbott. But as far as we know there

isn’t; the announcement came after just about everyone who was consulted (and there weren’t very many even of these) advised against it. Turnbull’s sole justification seems to be that we, or at least he, cannot stand still; like sharks, we have to keep moving to survive. The proposal for an overriding super-ministry has been canvassed many times and has been kyboshed by two prime

he has spent most of his working life immersing himself in their company. So when he says that all the major agencies as well as most of the cabinet were against the inauguration of Dutton’s empire, we can take his word for it. Of course there may be some self-interest involved; some will not relish their previously well-defined ponds being subsumed into a greater and

Promoting Dutton way beyond his talents and abilities is a reckless and dangerous move. by Mungo MacCallum ministers – Kevin Rudd and even Tony Abbott, no bleeding heart when it comes to security matters. But Turnbull insists that it now urgent, so urgent that absolutely no details of just what the move will actually entail have actually been worked out. There have been constant reminders of the threat of terrorist attacks in Australia, and of the rare instances when they have occurred. In what can now be seen as an overture to the main theme, Turnbull mentioned Man Haron Monis and the Martin Place siege while posing with a totalitarian backdrop of what appeared to be a couple of sinister looking commandos in gas masks beside an armoured naval vessel; it is not entirely clear how they would have been useful in the Lindt Café, but presumably it was about enhancing the breathless air of crisis he was bolstering. Indeed, nothing about the ballyhoo is very clear. Even The Australian’s Greg Sheridan, who loves a good security beat-up, was sceptical. Sheridan’s obsessions can be erratic, but the man knows his spooks;

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more amorphous lake. But the argument that separate ministers with responsibilities that co-operate independently will provide a better result than monocultural group-think is hard to counter, the more so if the minister is Dutton, a bully who has shown little interest in alternative points of view. Another objection is that Dutton is apparently to remain as immigration minister as well; if he is fully occupied with security, he will hardly find the time for such trivial pursuits. But in practice there will be no real change: ever since he has assumed his border security uniform Dutton and his equally belligerent departmental head Michael Pezzullo have regarded immigration as something of a sideline, an issue to be resisted, obviously, but hardly relevant to the real war. They inveigh ceaselessly against asylum seekers who arrive by boat as illegal (they are not) but are happy to ignore the real illegals, the tens of thousands of those who overstay their visas and simply disappear into society – much as the boat people did

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before they were incarcerated in their offshore prison camps. The real economic and social issues about immigration will just have to continue to muddle along on their own. So there is no convincing explanation of why Turnbull has done what he has done: bluster about agility and innovation and spurious comparisons with other regimes in other countries can be dismissed as the waffle it is. Which leads us to the cynical but inevitable conclusion that it is a captain’s pick, a move to ensure Dutton remains onside as our current leader’s chief protector and enforcer against the right-wing warriors in the party room and outside it. This is certainly the overwhelming view of the commentariat. There has been almost universal puzzlement, criticism and rejection, even by those, like Sheridan, who are happy to push the security barrow to its limits and beyond when it suits them. And the threatening cloud of Peter Dutton, rising ever larger in the political sky, does not reassure the doubters. The public is not, to put it mildly, ready for Dutton; his polling figures are abysmal. The idea of him advancing still further seems absurd. But then, the idea of Turnbull – the apostle of the sensible centre – conferring such overweening authority on a right-wing zealot who would not hesitate to topple him if the occasion arose seems pretty silly also. The Greeks had something to say about that too: those whom the gods seek to destroy they first make mad. But that advice may be too late for Malcolm Turnbull. And there is no point in trying to explain it to Peter Two Planks Dutton. It is all Greek to him.

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Fill the wetlands It must be evident to everyone that neither the state nor federal government is going to pay millions of dollars to remove the Brunswick River rock walls as Jillian Spring suggests (Letter, July 12). I am sure that all Echo readers sympathise with Jillian and everyone else who has been traumatised by the recent massive flooding and most of us know people directly affected. The state government has no interest in Byron Shire beyond giving it over to megadevelopers and must spend billions of dollars vainly trying to save gridlocked Sydney. The federal government must obey their trans-corporate overlords and give billionaire Adani an extra billion dollars and another 50 billion dollars must be paid to the military industrial complex for twelve useless submarines. There will not be any money available for rock wall removal or rail trails or railways. The infilling of deep wetlands on the floodplain at Billinudgel for the industrial estate two decades ago may have contributed to the recent flooding and the industrial estate itself was two metres underwater, causing massive trauma and expense for the residents. The vast amounts of fill destined for the Byron floodplain for the West Byron subdivision may cause similar flooding to all the adjacent low-lying suburbs and industrial estate. With the North Pole experiencing temperatures of 50 degrees Fahrenheit above normal in the midwinter darkness this year runaway climate change has arrived. Oceanographers warn that it won’t be the height of sea-level rise that will shock people but its rapidity once it starts. The

future for Byron Shire will be a tropical mangrove forest filled with saltwater crocodiles enjoying the flooding. Gary Opit Brunswick Heads

Moratorium? Clause 45 of the old Byron Local Environment Plan (LEP) requires that ‘prior adequate arrangements’ exist for sewage management before a development application (DA) such as the Villa World one for West Byron can be approved. That’s because the proposal relies on Byron Bay’s sewer system. Court cases confirmed that rule and it became the basis for ‘moratoriums’ in the Shire 10 to 20 years ago. The state rezoned West Byron under that old LEP. Questions like the following should be answered (by planning and legal experts) before the state’s Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) considers the current DA: 1. Does the old LEP apply here for West Byron? Answer should be yes, as the rezoning was under that LEP (the new LEP2014 is less stringent about sewerage arrangements). 2. Does the inadequate flow-path (downstream of the Byron Bay Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) licence points) constitute an issue in the question of prior adequate arrangement? 3. Does Council need the consent of the Belongil Swamp Drainage Union to increase its discharge rates into the Union Drain? Byron’s sewage is treated at Byron Bay STP and then released to the environment via a network of drains through private property, including the Union Drain, which then flows into Belongil Creek.

The property owners agreed in the mid-2000s to accept STP effluent at one megalitre/ day (ML/d) in dry weather. That flow is now about 4 ML/d and rising. Council is a sewerage authority, separate from its role as a planning authority and other roles. Is that authority certain that prior adequate arrangements have been made for sewage that the West Byron proposal will produce? Council’s Coast Estuary Catchment Panel advised Council on 16 March 2017 that the arrangements had failed, and suggested a moratorium be considered. Maybe the Authority could issue the JRPP a letter stating that it is unable to certify that prior adequate arrangements exist for sewage from West Byron. Ducan Dey Main Arm In March 2017, Council’s Coast Estuary Catchment Panel recommended to Council ‘that Council acknowledge its commitment at the commissioning of Byron Bay Sewage Treatment Plant to relying on reuse to match increases in sewer load and either find a strategy to achieve that level of reuse or consider calling a moratorium’. This advice never reached Council. In July, it did in the public access session of the extraordinary meeting about the Villa World DA. Unfortunately, councillors took advice from staff and weakened Cr Ndiye’s motion so that only the ‘concerns of landholders’ would be ‘referenced’ in Council’s submission to the Joint Regional Planning Panel. What does all this mean? Over the past ten years, the effluent discharge from the

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STP has risen from one megalitre/day in dry weather to 3-5 megalitres/day. This contravenes a 2006 agreement with private landowners, also members of the Union Drain Trust, whose drains are used to distribute the effluent. In 2006, increases in effluent reuse in town, rural industry and wetlands were all planned but by 2017 not accomplished. As a community representative on this group, I also alert you to the latest report, costing approx $350k. It identifies impacts the discharge has on the private lands. It suggests that ever-growing quantities of effluent be rerouted through the drains of the Arts & Industry Estate into the West Byron drain and the Belongil. Dr M Garder Byron Bay

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Q Council has on exhibition its proposed policy headed ‘Byron Bay Urban Recycled Water Connection Policy’. Closing date August 9. The policy, as exhibited, needs to be opposed on the followinggrounds: It is far too narrow in its focus because it is limiting recycled water to commercial premises in Byron only. By default it has the potential to cover up omissions by Council to implement strategies for treated effluent tied to both the Brunswick Valley and West Byron Sewerage Treatment Plants (STP). Those strategies failed. The EPA was unaware of this for years and residents were led to believe in Council’s media advertisements during the latest Water Week that strategies were in place when in continued on next page

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Letters continued from page 11 fact they were not. Council is currently pumping treated effluent in unknown quantities to the Byron Golf Club and thus indirectly to the Belongil. Treated effluent is also flooding a property adjoining the West Byron STP and has been doing so for 12 years! Pumping effluent to the toilets at Main Beach is peanuts in terms of recycling effluent from the West Byron STP where the design capacity is 6.95ML/day. A proposal to transfer raw sewage from Ocean Shores STP to Brunswick Valley STP ($45.6m) will mitigate effluent reuse in the northern part of the Shire. The privatisation of water licences opens up opportunities for treated effluent in rural areas. What is needed is the implementation and expansion of treated-effluent strategies for each of the STP’s catchment areas. The exhibited policy needs to be put aside. It certainly needs to be seen in context of Council’s failings over the years. Patricia Warren Brunswick Heads

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North Coast news daily: be selected to be a member of the Byron Shire Council Water, Waste and Sewer Advisory Committee (WW&SAC). I was successful in becoming a community representative on the committee and I have been totally astounded as to how this committee is expected to function. We are expected to make recommendations to the elected council on a strategy that has been put up by Water and Recycling (W&R) Management in conjunction with consultants GH&D. This strategy involves transferring the sewage from Ocean Shores (OS) Waste Water Treatment Plant to the Brunswick Valley Sewage Treatment Plant (BV STP). The cost estimated is $45.6m. This strategy makes absolutely no sense at all. Even if the OS STP is closed and sewage is transferred to BV STP there will be a weather pond constructed that will have an overflow and the wetlands will have a drain constructed so this so-called stormwater (raw sewage) will flow straight into the river. The ongoing issue of infiltration into the gravity mains in Mullumbimby is ignored. The Committee was advised that this is not part of this multi-million-dollar strategy.

At the first meeting of the Committee on March 2, 2017, we were handed an agenda comprising 247 pages. This was basically a report put together by GH&D which we were expected to discuss. Several issues were raised including the size of the agenda, more time to study the agenda and frequency of meetings. I asked the question ‘does BSC still have a reuse policy in place and are water and recycling actively perusing new recipients to take reuse’. The answer was given by the utility manager, ‘No’. This was crucial information and in my opinion, should have appeared in the Minutes. The second meeting was on Thursday, April 13, 2017; the agenda consisted of approximately 170 pages. Questions were asked of W&R management about concerns over OS STP. The reported inflow by both the utilities manager and GH&D to the STP was 1.3 megalitres/ day (ML/d). However, when the plant was augmented in 1995 it was designed to treat the waste of 8,000 people, which equates to 1.6 ML/d. No explanation was given but a report from GH&D was then supplied dated 2005 that OS STP could only treat 1.1 ML d.

The mayor seemed to take exception to committee members asking questions of Council staff. He stated he had sat on several committees and this was one of the worst he had ever been on and then he threw his arms in the air saying, ‘I am over this’. Before the third meeting of the committee we were notified by the executive team that hard copies of the agenda would not be supplied to the committee. This leaves volunteers in the difficult position of having to read off their screens or use their printers to download a hard copy for forensic study. My recommendation is fix the Mullumbimby infiltration first! Alan Dickens Brunswick Heads

State of the roads

Talking about potholes, someone mentioned in The Echo that the problem was historical. I took it that decades ago bad base, or not enough base, was used before the bitumen was laid. After a time cars compressed the road, the bitumen broke up and holes resulted. While parking at the Cavanbah Centre last week for a delicious Tuesday evening pizza, I saw many potholes there.

As the Centre was opened in 2012, surely the modern council engineers would have got the formula right. In only five years, the road surface has many holes. Grass is growing in one of them. Does this mean that even new roads, for example, Ewingsdale Road at the Sunrise Boulevard roundabout, will be consistent with the rest of our roads and be potholed in five years? Lee Cass Byron Bay Q Ratepayers of Byron Shire: don’t despair over the woeful state of our roads. There’s a source of funding that Council hasn’t accessed yet that could remedy the situation – the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility. Well after all, we are a long way north of Canberra here in Byron Shire; surely we’re far enough away to qualify as north? Well, if not geographically far enough, then perhaps ideologically? The state government keeps spruiking the wonders of Byron Bay to attract ever more tourists to the area, yet is not prepared to put their money down to support the strain of two million tourists a year on the local infrastructure. It’s time we looked fur-

ther afield, to their far-sighted colleagues in Canberra. They seem to be happy to dish out taxpayer money to all and sundry for infrastructure development, even if they aren’t Australian citizens. The federal NAIF is planning to loan a billion dollars of taxpayer money to an Indian billionaire, Mr Adani, in order to build a 400km rail line from his proposed coal mine in central Queensland to the coast. If an Indian billionaire can get a loan like this, then why not Byron Shire Council? I mean, tourism in Byron Shire definitely brings more money into the Australian economy than the Adani coal mine ever will. In the Queensland Land and Environment Court, Adani’s experts said his mine would contribute 22 billion dollars over 60 years (if the mine survives that long). That works out at $366 million per year. In 2015 tourism brought in 504 million dollars to Byron Shire; that’s $138 million pa more than the proposed mine! It’s a no-brainer, Byron Shire is way more valuable to the economy than a few mining royalties and automated jobs. The tourists as well as residents want decent roads to drive around on. They’re continued on page 15

POSTCARD PERFECT PHOTOS FROM BRUNS Even in this era of social media, messaging, emoji and LOLs, people who never consider sending a letter by snail-mail will happily send postcards from their holiday. Postcards from Brunswick Heads is the theme of this year’s Simple Pleasures Photo Competition. Take this theme as your inspiration to enter a photo taken within the village of Brunswick Heads.

You do not need to print your photo yourself. This year, the entry fee ($10 children/youth, $15 adults) includes the cost of printing. ‘We want to keep the entry cost affordable,’ says competition coordinator Cherie Heale.

Your photo could become a real postcard, or feature on a calendar! Or you could win a generous prize – including $500 for the overall winner.

So start photographing! As you line up the image, picture what it would look like on a postcard. Then you can enjoy searching for your photo around Brunswick Heads rather than lamenting: ‘Wish my photo was here’.

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Letters/Articles continued from page 14 not keen to see the sights in between potholes. Come on, NAIF board, this is where the infrastructure funds are really needed. Just imagine what one billion dollars could do for our roads! There’d be plenty left over for a light-rail line to provide some desperately needed public transport too. Maybe Council could invest some of it into renewable energy to pay back the interest? But best of all, no 33.5 per cent rate rise. Kathryn McConnochie Byron Bay

Street litter I cannot understand why the council allows the two weekly newspapers and now a bundle of advertising to litter our streets. This material is a major item of litter in our street and many others. They need to place this material in letter boxes only; it often ends in gutters etc. One paper is also covered in real plastic. This plastic and much paper ends up in the drainage system and then the ocean. Why make a fuss about no plastic bags when these people can throw their plastic on the street. I am sure the council can stop this as they do in Melbourne. Wally Hueneke Byron Bay

Who should judge? The community is deeply concerned that the council has been bypassed on the planning decision for the Bangalow Food Precinct. The community have long regarded the applicant’s cost estimates to be a material concern in this project. The $22.5m Capital Investment Value (CIV) exceeds the $20m legislative threshold

which sees the determination of this planning decision stripped from Council and transferred to the JRPP, who have no political accountability to our community. Of major concern, it does not appear that the CIV estimates have been peer reviewed by an independent quantity surveyor or scrutinised by Council. It is important to note that by the relevant statute and case law, only certain costs are allowable when calculating the CIV (Calardu Penrith Pty Ltd v Penrith City Council [2010] NSWCA 189) http://bit.ly/2vOpAfO. The question is: Should the CIV be more rigorously scrutinised given it barely exceeds the threshold? It would be a great shame if this development were determined by the JRPP when it did not have the jurisdiction to do so. It would be unfair to the developer and the community. It is the community’s expectation, and the council’s obligation, to ensure that the CIV is appropriately scrutinised and the issue of jurisdiction thoroughly determined as a priority in this process. Adrian Kennedy Bangalow

Rights of history Momentous news for all human history this week, as an archaeological dig near Darwin dates human habitation of this continent to at least 65,000 years, more than 15,000 years earlier than previously thought. A cultural site of the Mirrar people east of Darwin found artefacts that prove continuous connection to country for at least that time. This has implications for previous records of when continued on page 18

Towards Ballina and perfection Story & image S Sorrensen

The motorbike purrs and drops into a corner. It loves it. So do I. I’m riding to Ballina. To see a psychologist. (Don’t ask.) Sure, I could have chosen a psychologist somewhere closer to my shack under the cliffs. There’s plenty in Lismore, or I could have simply talked to anyone on the street in Nimbin, but for some reason I picked a Ballina psychologist. (She is insightful, though. On my first visit she deduced I have a Big Prawn Obsession.) It’s a good ride on the little Honda. So far, I have avoided all the potholes. Duck and dodge, weave and wish. It’s like a video game except you don’t get three lives. Dipping through the heavenly hills of Teven, a tune hums in my head: It’s just a perfect day. Drink sangria in the park. Of course, I wouldn’t drink – I’m riding – and certainly wouldn’t admit to it, but I aspire to a perfect day: wind in my face and worries left shrinking in the rearview. The bike and me. And then later, when it gets dark, we go home. It’s good to have aspirations. You may aspire to be a poet or parent, artist or activist. You may aspire to write a perfect song (like Lou Reed), build the most graceful chook shed, or help those who suffer the ravages of modern warfare. These aspirations are good

for the community, the country, and the planet. Aspiration is the uniquely human quality that has created art, technology, democracy, science, motorbikes and social justice. Aspiration, usually, is noble. I aspire to leaving my grandchildren a world that is habitable, with pretty valleys around every corner. Diving into a left-hander, my left knee automatically moves outwards – a muscle memory of youthful days when I would get my knee down into a corner. (These days I can’t get my knee down – even without the motorbike.) In a dance with gravity, the little Honda pulls through the corner and lifts itself up. I hang on. Oh, such a perfect day. You just keep me hanging on. You just keep me hanging on. But aspiration is not always for the greater good. Sometimes an aspiration is simply the product of a sick system expressed through an infantile mind.

Such an aspiration, born in the belly of the beast, doesn’t progress humanity, but, rather, perverts evolution and embraces decline. Defence industry minister Christopher Pyne aspires to Australia’s becoming a major arms dealer. Jesus. What do we tell the kids? Where is the humanity? Just a perfect day. Feed animals in the zoo. These beasts of bucks, radicalised by an extremist capitalist system, are devoting billions of dollars of taxpayers’ money to such immoralities (sudsidising climate change,

marketing human slaughter) while the First People languish in prison, the Reef gasps its last breath, the farmlands blow away, and the youth cannot afford a home (unless Daddy is in government). A wash of gravel across the road makes the Honda’s tail slide just a bit – enough to make my tail tighten just a bit – until the bike regains its composure. We nudge into fourth, and noodle up a hill. The sad thing is that I expect no less from an Australian government. It, with its partner in the two-party waltz, is a warmongering government. Despite the wishes of the people, it embraces war. It has no respect for human life. So, why not sell arms and make a buck out of misery? Oi, oi, oi. The Honda and I pop over the hill. The ocean sparkles below us. The little bike has delivered me to the sea. (And the Prawn.) Oh, it’s such a perfect day. I’m glad I spent it with you. Q See more of S’s work at

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Terrorism, politics and betrayals collide Robert Drewe releases new novel, Whipbird in debut novel from Tony Jones Tony Jones was still at school when Lionel Murphy raided ASIO. After an ABC cadetship, he joined Four Corners as a reporter in 1985, and later Dateline at SBS in 1986. He subsequently was an ABC foreign correspondent, for a time in London and later in Washington. He also covered war crimes in Bosnia. Today he hosts ABC TV’s Q&A. The Twentieth Man is his first novel. The Twentieth Man is set in September 1972, when journalist Anna Rosen takes an early morning phone call from her boss at the ABC, telling her about two bombings in Sydney’s busy CBD. It’s the worst terrorist attack

Soon the arrival in Australia of Yugoslavia’s prime minister will trigger the next move in a deadly international struggle. The Twentieth Man will be published in August 2017 by Allen & Unwin.

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The Reef, trees and stars at Writers Festival This year’s Byron Writers Festival hosts a range of conversations for those interested in delving into the environment, astronomy and science, led by some of the world’s leading scientific minds. From discoveries made below the waterline, to those made looking at the stars, there is much to dive into in this year’s line-up of non-fiction writers. Kick-start your Festival weekend on Friday August 4 with a double-bill Feature Event at Byron Theatre when the master of conversation Richard Fidler interviews biologist and tree-whisperer David George Haskell (6.30pm). From trees to seas, that conversation will be followed by Charlie Veron, known

Left, Richard Fidler and right, Dava Sobel.

as the ‘Godfather of Coral’, introducing a special free screening of the lauded documentary Chasing Coral in which he stars (8pm). Chasing Coral has received standing ovations at international film festivals.

Also on Friday but on the other side of town, get your geek on for an evening of cerebral celebration when Tim Flannery, Dava Sobel and Adam Spencer present ‘Night of the Nerds’ with MC comedian Mandy Nolan.

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Saturday August 5 at the Festival is a big day for science-geeks and greenies. First up Charlie Veron speaks about a life spent underwater, while David George Haskell, Magdalena Roze and Emrys Westacott discuss the wisdoms of frugal living in ‘The Simple Life: Why Less is More, More or Less’. Kim Mahood, Bruce Pascoe and Nicolas Rothwell examine the role of landscape in their work, and Lawrie Zion discusses his new book, Our Weather Obsession, which lifts the lid on our insatiable appetite for meteorological media. Then, acclaimed scientist Tim Flannery tells us just how sunlight and seaweed might feed, power and clean up our world. On Saturday afternoon award-winning science writer Dava Sobel, Emrys Westacott and beloved ABC broadcaster Robyn Williams talk ‘Science, Philosophy and Ideas’. Indigenous Australian writer, Bruce Pascoe, whose book Dark Emu challenges the claim that pre-colonial Aboriginal society was essen-

Bangalow local Robert Drewe is an Australian literary legend whose more than 20 highly acclaimed books, including novels, short stories and memoirs have won state, national and international prizes, been widely translated, and been adapted for film, television, theatre and radio. His new novel Whipbird is a sharply observed, vividly imagined, satirical portrait of contemporary Australia and a modern comedy of manners. Kungadgee, Victoria, Australia. A weekend in late November, 2014. At Hugh and Christine Cleary’s new vineyard, Whipbird, six generations of the Cleary family are coming together from far and wide to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the arrival of their ancestor Conor Cleary from Ireland. Hugh has been meticulously planning the event for months – a chance to proudly showcase Whipbird to the extended clan. Among the more than 2,000 relatives gathered at the vineyard walks the ghost of Conor Cleary narrating events past and present through the eyes of his great-great-grandson Simon ‘Sly’ Cleary, former keyboard

player for the rock band Spider Flower, now suffering a delusionary mental belief that he no longer exists. As the weekend unfolds, the wine flows, family tensions rise – and then Hugh’s recently acquired painting, Miner with Pan and Shovel from Sidney Nolan’s Eureka Stockade series goes missing. Right on cue, a wealthy Chinese entrepreneur arrives with a view to investing in a new Australian winery. In Whipbird, Robert Drewe pulls no punches. Nothing is sacred as he takes on the mining boom and conservationists; everyone from investment bankers and real-estate agents to seachangers and tree-changers, vegans and paleo practitioners, First World smugness, global warming, retirement, divorce, death, sudoko and artisan brewers. And the nonchalant disrespect and disillusionment of the young. Robert Drewe will feature at Byron Writers Festival in conversation with Geordie Williamson (Friday August 4) and in the session Just Like Us: Creating Fictional Families with Sophie Hamley, Ashley Hay and Eka Kurniawan (Saturday August 5).

tially a hunter-gatherer society, joins author and long-time farmer Charles Massy to discuss regenerative agriculture in ‘Farming that Doesn’t Cost the Earth’.

On Sunday August 6 Dava Sobel, whose recent book, The Glass Universe looks to the stars to reveal the hidden history of female astronomers, will join Melissa Ashley and Ashley Hay for ‘Women in Science’. David George Haskell, Tim Flannery and Nicolas Rothwell will continue to marvel at the many nuances of nature, in ‘Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors’, and finally, David Gillespie and Kate Grenville explore the realities of a synthetic world, while asking what are we really consuming, and what are the repercussions?

Festival traffic will enter the site via Bayshore Drive from Thursday 3 til Sunday 6 August The Festival guests’ car park opposite Elements of Byron, accessible from Bayshore Drive, has been prepared for day patrons, all day parking is $5.00. There will be a drop off area for guests and parking set aside for disabled persons at the entrance of end of Bayshore Drive. There is a regular GoByron shuttle bus service that will run from Byron Bay Bus Terminal outside the Visitor Centre on Jonson Street. The cost will be $5.00 and please have the correct change. Byron Writers Fetival Hotline is : (02) 6685 5115 We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

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A call for peace among US/Aus war games Story & photo David Bradbury

While the rest of the local activist community girds up its loins for the fight of the decade against Adani, consider the guts it takes to challenge the war machine head-on. Byron activist and elder Graeme Dunstan stepped up to the microphone of his Peacebus parked in front of Rockhampton army base. It was July 4, when Americans celebrate their declaration of independence from the king and parliament of England. Dunstan cheekily calls July 4 ‘Independence from America Day’, the day he longs for when Australia finally grows up and declares its national integrity. A day when fine young Australian men and women in uniform will no longer be bloodied at war by our politicians unquestioningly signing them up for America’s perpetual wars for oil. Dunstan’s voice boomed out over the loudspeakers, across acres of camouflaged vehicles and many millions of dollars of taxpayer-funded continued from page 14 humans left Africa, and brings into sharp focus the continuous habitation of the First Australians of this continent, and respect for their culture of the nurturing of the natural world, which allowed it. We are fortunate to have a reminder of that here in Byron Shire with the presence of the hard-working Arakwal people who welcome us to country at many events, and shared culture with us recently at Main Beach. With a referendum coming up to entrench in the Constitution a voice to the parliament for First Australians, it’s a good perspective to come from. Jill Keogh Federal

Strange logic Last week The Echo quoted a Council press release denying that Council is seeking all of its legal costs against the Butler Street crew who fought Council in court. Only $11,000 out of just over $22,000 is being sought, we were told. This appears to be a deliberate red herring; the real issue is how Council came to spend $450,000 on the whole matter, that being about five or six times what you’d normally expect. The $22,000 refers only to a one-day side hearing on a legal point.

Long-time activist Graeme Dunstan set up his Peacebus outside the army base.

military hardware capable of shredding humans within seconds. Blackhawk helicopters came and went, stirring up the dust of this dry coastal Queensland town whose economy is on the ropes after the downturn in coal prices and closure of local mines. ‘Instead of spending $50m on Talisman Sabre to train for future US wars of aggression, we need to step away from the wars of the US empire and make our own path, one The vast majority of that $450,000 cannot be retrieved anyway because it is in the nature of merit proceedings that each side bears its own legal costs, regardless of who wins. Council’s press release fails to explain that, evidently preferring to muddy the waters and paint itself as generous. I’ve asked for an accounting of the $450,000 expenditure, and I confidently predict that the response when it comes will raise more questions than it answers. Your elected councillors long ago washed their hands of legal matters and delegated nearly total responsibility to the GM Ken Gainger. Councillors don’t even get regular feedback; the only reason we know of the $450,000 is because staff admitted it in their report to item 9.2 of the agenda for the June 22 meeting, page 8. The staff argument was that having spent $450,000 on legal fees it would be silly to waste it by now putting the bypass on the rail route! Strange logic. So who asked the staff for their opinion? Nobody; it is the staff ’s responsibility only to provide information on various technical aspects on matters that come before councillors and to remain neutral. I keep hammering at this during Public Access, only to be met by the familiar stunned-mullet response.

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in which we build a peaceful future with our neighbours and address our greatest collective security threat, climate change,’ Dunstan said.

Fire in the belly Dunstan, 71, still has the same fire in his belly that saw him throw himself under President Johnson’s limo 50 years ago as an engineering student. ‘Run the bastards over!’ NSW premier Robert Askin told his driver as LBJ GM Ken Gainger just sits there with a Mona Lisa smirk on his face, while our mayor is unreachable behind the massive ramparts of his ego. Add to this the fact that not a single councillor noticed that the debate taking place (including the uninvited staff input) was not to the motion at hand. Cr Spooner had suggested only that costings be made as to switching the bypass to the rail route. He was not proposing that the choice be made there and then. The mayor thus ranted on and on irrelevantly and nobody interrupted him with a point of order. Not satisfied with his extensive mouthing he subsequently issued a lengthy press release too. It seems clear to me that both the mayor and the GM are determined to get the Butler Street route, no matter how much it costs ratepayers, no matter what injury is done to due process, no matter how little benefit motorists eventually get out of it. Fast Buck$ Coorabell

Holiday lets Further to Jordan Condo’s (Stayz) assertions made in The Echo (July 12), Victims of Holiday Letting (VOHL) questions his scare tactics. VOHL questions Condo’s supposition that with Byron

cautioned calm, sensing a PR disaster if Dunstan had been skittled. But no-one was listening this July 4 behind the barbed wire. They were too busy getting their kit together to drive 90km away to Shoalwater Bay to engage in ship-to-shore beach landings and live firing from US nuclear warships gathered in our territorial waters on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. All getting ready to sail Council applying the law against illegal holiday letting, jobs and economic growth will be reduced. Airbnb originated in San Francisco. In 2015 independent financial controllers released a report stating that for each single home removed from the residential market the total negative economic impact on the city’s economy is approximately USD250 to 300,000 per year. In the e-Global Journal July 13, 2017 article Uneven Playing Fields in Regional Australia, Richard Munro the chief executive officer of the Accommodation Association of Australia stated that illegal holiday letting was ‘sucking the life out of hotels, motels and other compliant (legal) tourism accommodation businesses outside of our major cities’ and this will lead to job losses in this sector. Further, Mr Munro said ‘the net impact of Airbnb on employment in regional Australia appears to be negative’. Condo stated incorrectly that holiday lets ‘help local councils fund infrastructure projects via increased land rates’. Byron Council regards the illegal holiday lets as businesses. Unfortunately, they are charged a residential rate not a commercial rate so their contribution to the social capital of the Shire is negligible. Doug Luke Coordinator VOHL

within the 12-mile maritime zone of the Spratly Islands and stick it up the Chinese, despite denials by the US and Australian military that Talisman Sabre had any nation in mind as the perceived enemy. This year Talisman Sabre was bigger than ever: Naval barrages frightening the whales and their calves coming through the Reef this time of year, ‘smart’ bombs and missiles, artillery rounds fired from 25km away suddenly landing in the middle of ‘nowhere’, scaring the living daylights out of bewildered bird and wild animal life.

World heritage The military have taken over an area twice the size of Sydney and its suburbs – amazing country of unique biodiversity that Peter Garrett and I fought for in the early 1990s and which should be declared a world heritage park managed by the local and marginalised Darrumbal people. Last week, Brisbane’s Courtroom 17 was packed with peace activists to sup-

Steam on Tim Shanasy, (Letters July 19) doubts my familiarity with the rail track, but it’s just a misunderstanding. My first problem with the rail trail is that it sacrifices the rail (vital transport infrastructure), so of course I don’t want a cycleway built on the rail bed through Cumbebin Swamp, or anywhere else. However, there is room in this section of the corridor to build a trail alongside the track (at considerable expense) and it would be well used by local cyclists. I remain open to the trail but I have many questions remaining – even after reading the spin-laden RT literature: How wide is the proposed trail? What is the surface? How will maintenance be financed? Will the tracks be removed and if so who gets the money? Will it be accessible to wheelchairs? Mobility scooters? Horses? Pedestrians? Motorcycles? Rapists and muggers? Are these uses compatible? How will it be policed? How will it negotiate missing bridges – eg Rifle Range Rd, Binna Burra? How will it negotiate rail bridges that are not designed for trail (eg Booyong, Eltham, Belongil) or numerous tiny gully bridges (like the one behind Roadhouse Cafe)? Speaking of swamps, how does the trail negotiate places where the rail is suspended

port four men led by Jim Dowling, 56, who told the court why he defaced a war memorial at the entrance to Toowong cemetery. Dowling had mounted a ladder and hacksawed off the metal sword of a soldier statue erected in 1924 by Australians who supported conscription in World War I. Another activist then hammered the sword into a hoe, thus fulfilling an Old Testament prophecy, ‘They shall beat their swords into ploughshares… and nations shall learn war no more’. Activists listened mesmerised as Dowling called it ‘blasphemy’ that a sword should be placed on the cross which represented the crucifixion and Christ’s sacrifice. Christ, Dowling said, was against war. He encouraged us to turn the other cheek, forgive our enemies and sit down and talk with them. Q Echo readers are invited to watch Bradbury’s latest film War on Trial free of charge. Go to http://frontlinefilms. com.au/war-on-trial-2.

on wooden piers like the kilometre section east of Eltham – now badly fire damaged. Are the trail’s solutions to these challenges flat? or safe? Alistair Bell Byron Bay

Koala games The Commonwealth Games are upon us and the endangered koala has been made the official Games mascot. Meanwhile, the Tweed Shire Council ‘development at any cost’ faction led by the National Party councillor Warren Polglase is saying ‘the region needed to do more before it missed an important opportunity’ in relation to government funding helping the northern rivers capitalise on the Games. Cr Polglase has for many years convinced his faction to vote for inappropriate development and ecological vandalism in the Tweed which, in turn, contributes to the very demise of our Games mascot, the endangered coastal koala. Economic advance is not the same thing as human or environmental progress. We shouldn’t have to continually fight with our council and government to protect our koalas and the environment; we should be able to live in a world where the environment doesn’t need protecting. Andrew Bennett Murwillumbah

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Micro Living in Australia Property Insider caught up with Stephen Chant of Micro Living Australia recently. Stephen has lived in the Byron Shire for the past 34 years and has more than 30 years’ experience in the building industry. He has developed an innovative micro-dwellings that are location flexible, easy to install and can suit a variety of budgets.

What was the catalyst for developing the Micro Living dwelling prototype? After building a small cabin in the hinterland of Byron Bay and living for many years very comfortably with a small solar system, rainwater tank and compostable toilet, and of course the vege garden, I realised how little you needed to live an independent life, free from the demands of mainstream living.

How long did it take to refine the design? It has taken 24 months to develop the design and build our first microdwelling prototype.

Whom do you think a microdwelling will appeal to? We consider all age demographics our target market owing to the changing cycles of life and the various pressing social needs for affordable housing.

Individuals and young couples in the age bracket 25–34 represent the lowest home-ownership rates, but we believe they will have the financial capacity to purchase one of our microdwellings. Those aged 55 years and older are also looking to downsize, as the trend is for property owners to move into a micro-dwelling and rent out the main house.

Can you really put it on a trailer? Yes, we manufacture a registrable purpose-built trailer and the dwellings can also be transported by truck, as they are skid mounted or craned onto site.

How long does it take to erect and dismantle? The micro-dwelling takes one day to install plus your service connections.

What does each home contain? Our micro-dwelling has an openplan design with ful-sized kitchen and bathroom with a deck. We also have an options list, which allows the client to have some input on finishes.

What is the turnaround on orders? Once contract has been signed, the turnaround is 12 weeks.

How can people see the design? We are having open days on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 August between 9am

and 4pm. Everyone is invited to come and have a look, or they can contact us and make a time to inspect. Phone: 6684 6017 microlivingaustralia@gmail.com Open Day: 4 & 5 Aug, 9am–4pm 55 Foxs Lane, Tyagarah

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This lakefront home adjoining national park with direct water access and views of the tranquil surrounds is a real haven. Spacious living links various outdoor areas, offering you a choice of areas to relax and soak up the natural setting. The home features timber floors, a wood fire, a luxurious bathroom, water views from most rooms, art studio / workshop,

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solar power, ample storage and lowmaintenance gardens. The 923m2 property is truly special. Contact David Mutkins 0421 906 460 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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Brunswick Heads 28 Fingal Street

Brunswick Heads 22 Old Pacific Highway

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Been looking for the ultimate investment in the heart of Brunswick Heads? Look no further. • 4 x 2 bedroom units all with french doors & balconies • 1012m2 block of land with rear lane access %" BQQSPWFE GPS B UIªVOJU BOE SFOPWBUJPOT • Zoned B2 Local Centre, opportunities? STBSCA • Great tenants and potential/conservative rent $1800pw

Located in the seaside village of Brunswick Heads with nothing but wildlife for neighbours and a hop skip and a jump from the boat harbour, ramp, river and boutique shops of Brunswick Heads. Oh, I forgot to mention the famous beergarden of the Bruns pub. • 3 bedrooms upstairs, 1 downstairs • 2 bathroom, separate laundry. • Big sun filled lounge/ living ª0QFO UJNCFS LJUDIFO GPSNBM EJOJOH • 2 garages and rumpus room d/s • Timber floors front and rear verandahs

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Nestled in a highly sought after exclusive residential Estate of 12 properties, less than 2 minutes walk from the beautiful Brunswick River where you can indulge in every water activity the Brunswick River and Byron Shire has to offer. • 2 storey, 4 bedrooms • Polished timber floors • Balconies, sunroom • Fenced yard with mature mango tree • Single lockup garage & storage. For an amazing location and a blank canvas to create your something special...

Brunswick street to lane wow! Seldom do properties in town Brunswick Heads become available these days with a full street to lane block of land. Quiet location, walking distance to the entire township, treed private and leafy setting from the street. • Main house 3 bedrooms • Timber floors, high ceilings • Front private porch • Flat, 1 bedroom 4IFE PVU UIF CBDL XJUI SEªUPJMFU • Income approx. $900pw • Set on 674m2 block of land Yep this one could even be a great to buy & secure yourself a spot in the town for the future.

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For Sale $1,325,000 Inspect Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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Property Artistic Haven by the Water

Living in the 70s Today

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A happy walk back in time to an era of no frills and simplicity, a reflection of how it was living in the 70s when you enjoyed ‘warm toast for tea’. This solid brick home steps back into this era with perfection, right down to the original colourful cabinetry. With solid brick construction and elevated timber floors under carpet, this home has the original retro powder blue kitchen with almost matching dining table and chairs. A sunny, north facing, open plan lounge and combined kitchen/dining, it’s not a mansion but comfortable and feels like home. On a 459.5m2 parcel of land, with rear lane access, all but in the heart of town, the easy maintenance back garden has a fern shade house and a single garage. Renovate, build a granny flat or simply enjoy the pleasure of making this your home.

Set on almost 100 acres is this private large hexagonal pavilion with 10kW of solar panels. Open plan with timber floors and windows plus an impressive timber-lined ceiling and Balinese wooden dividers that create a couple of separate rooms. There is a bathroom and a sink inside with freestanding timber cupboards. The wide deck enjoys elevated views. The property is ideal for grazing, horse riding, and if you like it has potential for a multiple occupancy with a good balance of rainforest and private pockets of open grazing. You won’t run out of water with a permanent spring, 38,000 litres of rain water and a long flowing creek with swimming holes. Rosebank is central to everything in the northern rivers. Byron Bay is approximately 40 minutes away; it’s approximately 45 minutes to the Gold Coast airport and the beaches are an easy drive. This property is for sale by tender, tenders close 5pm 30 June 2017.

Open: Inspect by appointment Contact: David Mutkins 0421 906 460 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

Open: Sat 29th July 11.00 – 11.45am Contact: Paul Eatwell 0414 466 111 Professionals & Mark Cochrane

Inspect by appointment Open: Contact: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 Katrina Beohm Real Estate

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This is a truly special property, a spacious and comfortable home with a northern aspect. The 923m2 lakefront property borders national park and has direct water access. The home has spacious open living, large bedrooms; most rooms enjoy water views and lead out to the numerous private outdoor areas offering you a choice of places to relax and soak up the tranquil natural surrounds. Paddleboard or kayak from your backyard, enjoy an array of native wildlife. Access to the Pro-am golf course is only 100m, and pristine beaches are a few minutes’ drive. The beautiful home has many features including a luxurious bathroom, timber floors, a wood fire, art studio, solar power, rainwater tanks. Lush gardens enhance this special property.

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UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM CROUCH ARMIRBEAGGI INSOLVENCY & BUSINESS ADVISORS 851 Bangalow Road, Bangalow

• Prime level 11 acres with Byron Creek frontage • Run down house, studio, large shed form basic infrastructure • Close to both Bangalow Village & Byron Bay’s beaches lÄ/DQEDBSÄNOONQSTMHSXÄSNÄATHKCÄ@ÄL@FMHÆBDMSÄMDVÄGNLDÄ surrounded by established trees AUCTION Price Guide $900,000 to $990,000

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Property Rare Billinudgel Industrial Unit

Gracious home, beautiful acre

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Set in a tightly held little industrial estate, the property is surrounded by locally owned and well-established businesses. Of course, the handy freeway access from Billinudgel means you can be at Coolangatta Airport in around 30 minutes or Byron Bay in around 15 minutes. On offer is a low-maintenance building of approximately 205 square metres, which includes a showroom and office area, plus a large workshop with wide roller shutter, and a separate toilet. There’s plenty of visitor parking on the concrete area at the front of the premises, plus you have a carport to accommodate your own vehicle. This property would be ideal for the owner operator, tradesman, wholesaler or a great investment opportunity to secure your future.

Outstanding location: a walk to the shops; just around the corner from the high school and a couple of minutes down the road to Shearwater Steiner School. The land: 4,047m2; elevated above any possible flood level; charming outlooks and established, low-maintenance garden; space and potential for future development. Comfortable in all seasons; set well back from the street; plenty of room for family, friends and visitors; big, covered deck with patio and paved areas perfect for relaxed al fresco living and easy entertaining. Downstairs: Cleverly-designed kitchen with silky oak benchtops, dishwasher and gas/electric range; open plan living-dining area; retro bathroom in exceptional condition; two bedrooms, both with built-in robes. Stunning original brushbox floors. Two garages with remotely controlled doors. Upstairs: Main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite; 2 more bedrooms, both with built-in robes; 3rd toilet. Other: Solarhart 2-panel hot water system; 12 rooftop solar panels; two x 9000 litre rainwater tanks; 3-phase power. Presentation: excellent

This is a home that is only 10 years old and it has been freshly painted inside. The surrounding gardens have been established with easy maintenance in mind. The tank water is utilised in watering, washing and toilets. 4 bedrooms would suit that growing family or visitors. The main bedroom offers an oversized ensuite with bath where you can relax away from the kids. Enjoy outdoor living in a privately fenced yard under the covered barbecue area that adjoins the kitchen and family room. While this is a duplex property, there are no strata fees or common ground. It is key ready so please inspect.

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

Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mark Cochrane - 0416 142 663 Professionals & Mark Cochrane 02 6684 2615

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Architecturally designed by Award Winning Anstey Homes... This spectacular property offers the ultimate in seaside living. The exclusive dress circle cul-de-sac location is just 200 metres stroll to the pristine sands and clear blue waters of Fern Beach. Just some of the fabulous property features; · High 9 foot ceilings throughout, enhancing the natural light and space · Dressing room/study alcove to 2nd bedroom

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Open For Inspection ELDERS BANGALOW • 26 Granuaille Rd, Bangalow. Sat 10–10.30am & Wed 2/8 12–12.30pm • 4 Hibiscus Pl, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 6 Palm Tree Cres, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am & Wed 2/8 11–11.30am • 851 Bangalow Rd, Bangalow. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 32 Charlotte St, Bangalow. Sat 12–12.30pm

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 35 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Wed 12–12.30pm • 8/2–6 Cemetery Road, Byron Bay. Wed 1–1.30pm • 11/64–70 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay. Thu 10–10.30am • 39 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. Thu 11–11.30am • House 3, 16 Oakland Court, Byron Bay. Thu 11–11.30am • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Thu 12–12.30pm • 892 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Thu 1–1.30pm • 5 Bay Vista Lane, Ewingsdale. Thu 2–2.30pm • 11 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Fri 10–10.30am • 1635–1651 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Fri 1–1.30pm • 1–4/6–8 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Fri 3–3.30pm • 1–4/6–8 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 2a Clifford Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 8/183 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 26 Tallowood Crescent, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 39 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • House 3, 16 Oakland Court, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 2 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 8/2–6 Cemetery Road, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 5 Bay Vista Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 11–11.30am • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 11–11.30am • 10 Coachwood Court, Federal. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 892 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 11.45am–12.15pm • 3/7 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 2/23 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 35 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 11 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 4 Bangalay Court, Bangalow. Sat 1–1.30pm • 7 Staghorn Court (just off Palm Lily Cres), Bangalow. Sat 2–2.30pm • 624 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 2–2.30pm • 478 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 3–3.30pm

GNF REAL ESTATE BANGALOW • 102 Fairfull Rd, Numulgi. Sat 10–10.30am • 18 Blackwood Crescent Bangalow. Sat 10.30–11am • 851 Bangalow Rd, Talofa. 11.30am–12pm.

• 40 Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11–11.30am • 21A Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 2 Riverside Crescent, Brunswick Heads. Sat 12–12.30pm • 22 Old Pacific Highway, Brunswick Heads. Sat 1–1.30pm • 26 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 2–2.30pm

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD • 60 Montwood Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am • 200 North Creek Road, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am • 7 Tea Tree Place, East Ballina. Sat 12–12.30pm • 252 North Teven Road, Teven. Sat 12–12.30pm

MCGRATH BYRON BAY • 5 Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Thu 1–1.30pm • 34 Blackbean Road, Wilsons Creek. Sat 10–10.30am • 680 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby Creek. Sat 10–10.30am • 5 Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11–11.30am • 642 Binna Burra Road, Federal. Sat 11–11.30am • 12 Train Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 18 Scott Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 10 Wollumbin Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12.15–12.45pm • 11 Lomandra Lane, Mullumbimby. Sat 1–1.30pm • 624 Tuntable Creek Road, The Channon. Sat 2–2.30pm • 478 Tuntable Creek Road, The Channon. Sat 3–3.30pm

PARKINSON REAL ESTATE • 2/1 Pacific Vista Dr, Byron Bay. Sat 11.30am–12pm

PROFESSIONALS MARK COCHRANE • 7 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.45am • 101 Station Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 12–12.45pm • 26 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 1–1.45pm

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES

• 11 Lomandra Lane, Mullumbimby. Sat 19th Aug 10.30am • 12 Train Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 19th Aug 3pm • 34 Blackbean Road, Wilsons Creek. Sat 26th Aug 10am • 642 Binna Burra Road, Federal. Sat 2nd Sept 12pm

PROFESSIONALS MARK COCHRANE • 26 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 5th Aug at 2pm onsite • 101 Station Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 19th Aug at 12pm onsite

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 30 Mia Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 26 Aug

New Listings ELDERS BANGALOW • 26 Granuaille Road, Bangalow • 6 Palm Tree Crescent, Bangalow • 32 Charlotte Street, Bangalow

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 10 Coachwood Court, Federal. $1,000,000 to $1,100,000 • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. $1,150,000 • 2/70 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay. $445,000 to $485,000 • 35 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. $1,750,000 to $1,900,000 • 39 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. Forthcoming Auction • 8/183 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. $650,000 to $690,000 • 3/7 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. $660,000 to $715,000

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD • 252 North Teven Road, Teven. $1,175,000

• 30 Mia Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–1pm

MCGRATH BYRON BAY • 11 Lomandra Lane, Mullumbimby • 34 Blackbean Road, Wilsons Creek • 642 Binna Burra Rd, Federal

Auctions

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ELDERS BANGALOW

• 2/1 Pacific Vista Dr, Byron Bay

• 26 Granuaille Rd, Bangalow. Thu 31 Aug 6pm at Heritage House • 6 Palm Tree Cres, Bangalow. Thu 31 Aug 6pm at Heritage House • 32 Charlotte St, Bangalow. Thu 31 Aug 6pm at Heritage House • 851 Bangalow Road, Bangalow. Sat 2nd Sept 2pm onsite

LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS

MCGRATH BYRON BAY

• 21A Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Thu 11–11.30am • 26 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Thu 2–2.30pm

• 5 Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 12th Aug 11.30am • 10 Wollumbin Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12th Aug 12pm

PROFESSIONALS MARK COCHRANE • 101 Station Street, Mullumbimby. Auction 19th Aug, 12pm onsite • 6 Station Street, Mullumbimby. $665,000 • 7 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. $609,000

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 2/14 Bonanza Drive, Billinudgel

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The Good Life

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New life for Rae’s By Simon Haslam

Byron Character Despite having lived around Byron for nearly 30 years, I am still in love with it. Although I spend most of my time on the wide, long beaches, the area near the lighthouse has ‘character’. I love the rocks coming down to the ocean, a towering headland looking across a vast ocean, secluded coves and white-sand beaches beneath the cliffs, with trees to shade you. The Rae’s building itself, constructed of stone with little twists and turns, staircases and rounded walls, archways and shutters in the rooms and balconies with views of the ocean, has a decidedly unmodern feel, quite unlike most contemporary resorts. Having a quick tour around Rae’s recently, and sitting in its restaurant looking out over the beach from the secluded corner of Wategos, I was reminded of the thrill of traveling overseas and finding a place like this. Of course you have to pay $600+ per night to actually stay at Rae’s, but it’s nice to be able to come and eat, relatively cheaply, somewhere that makes you feel like you’re travelling somewhere special for a while.

and affable Jordan (Jordy) Catalano, Antony’s 26-year-old entrepreneurial son, founder of the ApartmentDevelopments.com.au guide to apartment sales, and Rae’s managing director. ‘The construction of a 10-car underground garage beneath the existing building will be quite a logistical challenge,’ said Jordy, who expects the carpark to be Attending Rae’s with longtime Echo photographer Jeff ‘Faulty completed by 2018. In the 1950s locals memory card’ Dawson was a trip back in time. Jeff arrived in considered that the banana farm that Byron from Sydney’s northern beaches in the early 80s with his is now Wategos could not be safely surfboard and not much money. One of his first Byron jobs was built upon at all. washing dishes in the restaurant, then known as the Argentine Ant Cantina. The restaurant, which later became known as La Belle Jordy has also other less onerous duties such as ensuring that all Epoque, was located under Ruth Harris’s 1960s house, with its is ship-shape with Sea Rae’s; a white curved walls and movie-star looks – that is now Rae’s. 26.6-metre super yacht, which will be ‘Ruth was quite eccentric,’ said Jeff. ‘Elements of the house design available to charter, as well as offering were apparently inspired by Salvador Dali, and Liberace once ‘The Rae’s Experience’, which will pick played the piano there. Ruth was like Byron Bay’s resident queen.’ up guests from their city, take them Vincent Rae bought Ruth’s house in 1984 for $1.375m and turned to Rae’s in Byron Bay, and then onto it into Rae’s, the luxury boutique retreat that was dramatically the Rae’s super yacht. withdrawn from sale on auction day in 2013 after being sold for a The Rae’s Experience will also include price rumoured to be in excess of $20m to a purchaser, reported Air Rae’s; a private jet, which will be to be London trader William Morris, who failed to complete. offered to charter and fly guests to and from Rae’s.

Ancient history

Vinnie out of the picture

The property’s recent history then began when it went back on the market and a half-share was purchased in 2013 for about $7m by Antony Catalano, CEO of the hugely profitable real estate advertising vehicle the Domain Group, with a planned $1m of renovations in the pipeline, including a 10-car underground garage. However, it was not until Catalano bought out the share of the colourful Vincent in 2014 that the overdue renovations were finally set in motion. Now ‘Vinnie’, as he was known around town, is completely out of the picture, locals will have to rely on their memories for the telling and retelling of their favourite stories about him.

Future plans Overseeing the ongoing transformations is the relaxed

Current look minimalistic The luxe boutique resort, spa and restaurant has just been given a makeover by well-known Sydneybased interior designer Tamsin Johnson. ‘Rae’s is already a very special place to stay or visit, but it hasn’t been renovated since its original owners so we felt it was only time to refurbish the building and rooms to take it to the next level,’ said Jordy. Rae’s engaged Tamsin, who has breathed new life into the building and rooms, using a minimalistic and unpretentious coastal approach that feels more like a home than a hotel. Using natural fabrics and a monochrome muted palette, Tamsin

has incorporated custom joinery, rattan woven furniture in one-off designs, Sisal rugs, obscure pieces and pops of greenery throughout the rooms and building. ‘The overall intention was to pull it right back and start a fresh with a natural and beachy palette,’ said Tamsin of the refurbishment. Tamsin and her team chased every wall in Rae’s to install 63 wall lights that have been designed and custom made in a plaster finish and sculpture design for all the internal fittings and throughout the façade, and all common areas the lights have been replaced with giant sculptural concrete white shells. She sourced and imported a few items from an antique fair in Parma, Italy, including the wrought-iron chandelier and the carved concrete face that sits above a sea of agave plants in the entry. Rattan chairs have been hand woven and custom made to match the cane newspaper holders that will bring the news each morning. Rae’s Restaurant, a 50-seat alfresco dining room that overlooks Wategos Beach and offers a predominately seafood driven menu. Head chef Guy Skinner and his team work with local fishermen to source the best seafood each day with signature dishes such as the Moreton Bay Bug Raviolo and Daily Sashimi. From now until the end of November, Rae’s welcomes locals to come and toast the revitalisation of Rae’s with a complementary glass of sparkling on arrival for bookings from Monday–Thursday. Mention the Locals’ Special when booking your table. More info: Rae’s Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and bookings are essential. The spa is also available to non-guests and open daily by appointment. Room bookings can be made via www.raes.com.au or call 6685 5366.

Byron Bay chefs win gold Local chefs, Zohar Flantz of Luscious Foods and Ronit Robbaz of Open Table Catering, have just returned to Byron Bay having won gold at the inaugural International Maccabi Culinary Competition in Israel as part of the 20th World Maccabi Games. Both of Israeli heritage, Zohar and Ronit have long been passionate creators of blending their Middle Eastern cooking influences with modern Australian cuisine for Byron Bay locals over the years. ‘Being invited to participate in the first Maccabi Culinary Competition and to be able to represent Australia on the international stage was such an honour,’ said Zohar. Working as a team, they had to prepare a five-course meal showcasing the flavours of Australia and using the freshest locally grown Israeli produce, meat and fish. ‘We are so lucky to have such an abundance of quality, local produce in Australia and were very excited to be able to include some of these flavours, especially macadamias and macadamia oil in our dishes,’ said Zohar. The gold-medal dishes included a Fig and Date Coconut icecream with Pumpkin and Spices Sorbet served with pomegranate syrup, macadamia soil, figs in wine and mint. In case you were wondering, macadamia ‘soil’ consists of crushed macadamia on the bottom of the plate, which creates a bed of ‘soil’ for the rest of the dish. Zohar and Ronit were announced as winners ahead of Team USA and Team Israel and were commended on how complete the

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flavours of their dishes were. Nothing more needed to be added, said the judges. ‘Winning was such a bonus for us. Being able to participate in the competition and having the opportunity to learn and be inspired by other chefs from around the world and share our love of cooking together and the flavours of our countries was incredibly exciting’, said Ronit. ‘It was also fantastic to be able to do this with Zohar, representing not only Australia but also our local region, Byron Bay.’ In true Olympic style the next Maccabi Culinary Competition will be held in four years’ time.

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The Terrace, Bruns, Open for Business By Vivienne Pearson

to change: The Terrace Espresso Bar: The Byron Shire is in the ‘We’ll still open 7 grip of roadwork mania. days, to at least There are either potholes 1pm,’ says owner needing filling, potholes Domenic Arena. being filled, rates being ‘We’ll up our usual raised to raise funds for discount to those pothole filling or people Cameron at who bring their complaining about Footbridge own coffee cup to potholes. And, in a few $1. We’ve offered spots, the potholes have a 50c discount since we opened over 5 become such a big pot The Terrace food businesses band together during years ago, but we’ll increase this during the that the whole road gets roadworks roadworks.’ rebuilt. MILKBAR: ‘John and I will be here That’s the case for The Terrace in throughout,’ says Jade Campbell-Scott, Brunswick Heads. One of the prettiest co-owner. ‘We’ve found other work for our and most popular parts of Bruns, the staff. We’re going to focus on our weekend stretch of road that runs riverside trade and our popular Wednesday Night between the two bridges, will be closed Street Food Theme dinners! We serve four for approximately four weeks. dishes (meat/seafood/vegetarian/kids, The road will be closed but the footpath including gluten free and vegan options) on and shops will remain open. The six a theme – tonight is Malay Laksa.’ food businesses directly affected have John at Milk Bar Footbridge: ‘We’re going to continue to banded together to get the message out run as normal,’ says owner, Cameron Willis. that they will stay open and continue to We have wonderful customers and are sure they’ll continue to serve their great food and drink. support us during this time.’ Here’s what each are planning – heading The Brunswick Fish Bar: ‘We’re going to start with our normal north from Fingal to Mullumbimi Streets Dominic at The hours (11am-8pm) and simply see what happens,’ says Jack Wright, – noting that all these plans (and indeed Terrace Espresso owner. ‘Our current customers will still want our popular burgers Bar the dates of the roadworks) are subject

Jack at Brunswick Fish Bar

Eating Out Guide echo.net.au/good-taste

BALLINA

BYRON BAY

Ballina RSL Club

Level One Café Specials

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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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

BILLINUDGEL

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

Jonsons Restaurant Bar

The place to be seen

111 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 6754

Join us and experience one of our diverse spaces Streetside, hidden garden, plush indoor hub or our window bar Mouthwatering food & creative cocktails

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BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER Hours: 6.30am – late, 7 days (Dinner: Tuesday – Saturday)

Slo-Mo Joes Open 6 days Tues–Thurs all day 11am–10pm Fri–Sun all day 8am–10pm Bay Lane (at Fletcher St end), Byron Bay 6685 7502

Now serving beer, wine, cocktails and great bar menu of ribs, wings and sliders - From 11am Plus our fresh, healthy, slow-cooked soups and meals to eat here or take home Life is short – lick the bowl For meat lovers and vege/ vegans too!

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

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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Anthony at Torakina

and we know that lots of locals will be looking for quality fish and chips now the Co-op has closed.’ The Dolphin: ‘We’ll keep opening 7-days from 6.30pm,’ says Gary Deller, owner. We have plenty of space inside so we’ll keep our doors closed when needed to keep any dust out. We’re also going to make the most of the downtime to reinvigorate – a new menu is being planned and even a whole new concept is on the cards.’ Torakina Café: ‘We’ll see how we go with our outdoor area but can close up our ‘glass room’ to keep the light without dust and will maximize the access we have from Mullumbimbi Street,’ says owner, Anthony Kerrison. ‘We will keep offering 50c off coffee when you BYO cup and will continue with our quest to eliminate plastic all together, including using stainless steel straws and biodegradable take-away cutlery.’ All six eateries are staying positive and hope that their customers will reward them with loyalty and custom over this time. They even managed to laugh when, despite the planned works being well signposted to the public, the many potholes in the street were carefully filled just last Thursday…

Good Taste Billi’s Indian

Gary at The Dolphin

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

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

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 for Japanese Ramen option during lunch hours, Succulent 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.

Shop 3, 8 Byron Street, Byron Bay P 6685 5711

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

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Good Taste Eating Out Guide BYRON BAY

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Success Thai

Self-serve Buffett Thai, Chinese and Korean

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

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

Elixiba Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat/ Sun. Closed Tuesdays. Open from 11am–3pm Brunch until 3pm Open 5pm–Late 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

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 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

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KINGSCLIFF

Fins 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

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

The Empire 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 St, Mullum 6684 2306

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

*excludes mixed seafood entrée & seafood platter for 2

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.

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

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

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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

Mullumbimby’s iconic Empire Cafe serves up an exciting menu with something for everyone. From delicious and healthy superfoods like acai bowls and buddha bowls, to decadent treats like burgers and buffalo wings, and heaps heaps more. Come in and satisfy your cravings. Open for dinner and drinks Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a selection of sharable plates, delicious meals, cocktails and great vibes.

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

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

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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!

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1 MUSIC OF LIONS..P3

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FLOOD OF HELP FOR NORPA FROM OPERA AUSTRALIA

J U ST M O R E T H A N T WO D E C A D E S AG O T H E N OW D I R E C TO R O F O P E R A A U ST R A L I A , LY N D O N T E R R AC I N I , STA RT E D N O R PA .

I remember this well because I was in their first few shows, the most notable being as a sex-working nurse hand-stimulating a cop in the front seat of a broken-down vehicle in The Cars That Ate Paris. Terracini has always been an innovator. Not a small thinker, he’s a creative practitioner who thinks so far outside the box that sometimes the box ceases to exist. Terracini credits his prestigious appointment at Australia’s premier opera company with the tenacity and passion that was needed to not only launch but maintain a viable regional theatre company: NORPA. ‘When we started NORPA we had hardly any money. A few people in Lismore said

that the North Coast Theatre company had been wound up; why not start a theatre company. I thought it was a bad idea, and I thought structures of theatre in regional Australia were changing. NORPA started and it was about making shows and bringing shows to the region, which it still does. It was off the wall at the time and the people responded to it. It was always difficult. The hardest gig in the arts is regional theatre! All the stuff I learnt at NORPA is why I am doing this job. If I hadn’t started there, and figured how to raise money and create events, I possibly wouldn’t be doing things such as creating opera events on Sydney Harbour!’ That being said, the now Sydney-based

Terracini is bringing the cast of Opera Australia to Lismore to raise money for NORPA after the damage they sustained in the recent floods.

ideas… where else in the world where would the archangel Michael turn up and not be able to spell! I love that. I have a great fondness for the whole region.’

‘I am coming as the MC, and we have arias from Marriage of Figaro, and we will be doing the hits from our other operas. We are bringing the orchestra and going the whole hog!’ laughs Lyndon.

Arias, duets, choruses form the soundtrack to emotional moments in movies and powerful advertisements – this is the greatest music ever written. Hearing it live and unamplified is an unforgettable experience. Come help raise money as the greatest singers in the country raise their voices. This Thursday at Lismore City Hall.

A one-time local, Lyndon is still passionate about the northern rivers and the vast tapestry of unconventional thinkers and eccentrics. ‘It has a different feel from anywhere else in Australia,’ he says. ‘There are more lunatics per square inch in the northern rivers than anywhere. They come up with extraordinary

Tickets $50 at www.norpa.org.au or call 1300 066 772. Additional donations can be made when purchasing tickets and are hugely appreciated. Bar and diner open from 6pm.

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MANDY NOLAN’S

SOAPBOX

take another road to see if the lights behind fall away.

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

WHEN THE UNIVERSE CALLS Sometimes it’s hard to be kind. Often it’s inconvenient. It can cause discomfort. And it can disturb your daily trajectory. The other day I wasn’t feeling kind. I was busy. I was in Mandy mode and I wasn’t ready to listen to someone’s story. Especially someone I didn’t remember. It was around 1pm the Thursday before Splendour when I got a call from a girl who told me she had lost her phone and couldn’t find her friends so could she stay. I assumed she was another disorganised festival-goer looking for a free bed. I didn’t have a clue who she was so I said, ‘My husband is at work. I would have to ask him because I leave for Brisbane at 8am tomorrow. Ring me back in a few hours.’ It was a brush-off. She never rang back. I felt relieved the strangerin-the-spare-room problem had disappeared. I was looking forward to a quiet night with my husband and daughter. I poured myself a glass of wine, relieved the universe had given up knocking at my door. At 6pm the phone rang. It was her. Shit. She told me she was at the police station on their phone. There was

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something in her voice that made me say Yes. I gave her my address and hung up. She rang back and asked ‘Can you pay for my taxi or pick me up?’ She had also lost her wallet. Something in me shifted. I heard the fear in her voice and realised that she’d asked me for help. When someone does this how can you say No? So I drove to Byron to collect the strange girl with no phone, no wallet and no ID. When I see her I vaguely remember her but not really. Our meeting was more of a passing acquaintance six years ago. But here she is round-eyed looking at me like I am her saviour. Her feet are cut and bleeding. She says, ‘A man has been following me. Can you please check he’s not out here?’ I realise in an instant she’s having a full-blown paranoid delusion, so I take her home. She has a small backpack, but nothing else. I establish that she’s bipolar, that she’s suffering from extreme anxiety. I ask her if she wants to go to hospital to get medication; she says No. She’s convinced a man is after her. She is so scared she is shaking. She keeps asking me if someone is behind us, to

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I start to feel a bit frightened. I don’t know this girl. She could have a knife in her bag to protect herself but she could suddenly decide I’m a threat. I’m taking her to my house with my 8-year-old. I keep talking to her. She doesn’t seem to know where she lives. How long she’s been on the road. Where she stayed last night. She hasn’t eaten. She’s very confused. She tells me the name of a counsellor she had when she used to live here who she wants to speak to, so when I get home I feed her and put her to bed and put out a call on Facebook for her therapist, hoping txzhey’ll respond. I’m worried my husband will have the shits that I’ve bought a psychotic stranger home. But he says ‘You’ve done the right thing. You couldn’t have left her.’ I love his compassion. Facebook performs a small miracle; lots of people I know know the counsellor in question. I get her phone number and leave a message. The scared girl is asleep downstairs. But then she wakes screaming, ‘Mandy. Quick take me to hospital now!’ I go to get her backpack but she screams, ‘No time, in the car now!’ In her mind ‘he’ is coming. So we drive. It’s a 15-minute drive to Byron hospital. I’m frightened she’s going to jump out of the car. I hold her little hand and talk gently to her. I have never seen someone full of so much fear; when I allow myself to feel it I want to

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So I try the Jungian don’t tell someone they are on the moon, go to the moon to talk to them approach. ‘No-one will get you when I am here. Look at me, I am six foot tall, I am very powerful. I annihilate men.’ Then I lied. I said, ‘I am a black belt’. This relaxed her a little. We made it to hospital but she wouldn’t let me park my car. She felt such urgency to get inside to safety I had to leave it at the front door. We go through the admitting process. I fill in her form but I only know what she has told me and it’s not much. I tell the nurses she needs to be somewhere secure. Now. I’m frightened she’s going to run. Not because she doesn’t want help, but because she thinks the man is coming.

They take us to the room with soft corners. It has a big foam bed and a foam chair. It makes her suspicious. I keep asking for her to be sedated, but we have to wait for a doctor. I have a small stash of Valium at home, I should have done it myself. She’s elevating. The counsellor calls and I put her on the phone to the girl. The girl is pacing and agitated. She is in the hallway. She doesn’t want to sit in the padded room. The counsellor talks her down. I hear the girl repeat, ‘so it’s just a delusion of the mind?’

COCO REPUBLIC NO HASSLE AT MULLUM MUSIC FESTIVAL! If you’re already in

the Coco Family you know it’s Byron Bay’s biggest and best dance party. With pumping house music in the Rave Cave and funky house and disco on the Al Fresco stage all night long, this is a party not to be missed. D DJ'S LIVE MUSIC AN

cry, too. It’s so painful to be near her anguish. I tell her there is no man. She doesn’t believe me. She wants to turn back. ‘He’ll be at the hospital,’ she says. ‘It’s a trap. He’ll come in as a patient.’

If you are yet to experience it and keep hearing how great it is over and over again, this Saturday is your time! Kicking off the music will be local folk artist Nick Cunningham from 1pm. Nick’s voice and beautifully written songs tell stories of his past and dreams to come. After Nick the tropical dance vibes begin on the Al Fresco stage followed by dirty dance beats in the rave cave from 8pm. The full DJ lineup features Al Royale, Lippo, Mr Ha! Yes, Hott Rob, Ben Popp, Sammond, Anton Leaf, Palangi Phil plus special guests. Coco Republic Fstvl 3 kicks off at 1pm on Saturday at the Byron Bay Brewery. Presale tickets are $10 or it’s $15 on the door.

Ten years ago the first Mullum Music Festival pioneered a very different type of music event. No gates. No big headlines. No VIP areas. Basically a ‘no hassle’ festival. A festival where artists and performers mingled, where shows are held in halls, clubs and pubs rather than tents, and instead of driving hours to park in a field and trudge onto site, patrons became enmeshed in the spirit of a vibrant village. It worked. Mullum Music Festival is about the experience. Everyone knows that. It’s all about the people. All of the people. Everyday people! This year the Festival tips its hat to the lineup ten years on by including many of the artists who were on the first bill. It’s a festival homecoming with patrons Suzannah Espie, Mama Kin and Harry James Angus all returning to perform along with Tinpan Orange, JoJo Smith, Liz Stringer, Hussy Hicks, Oka and a swag of acts everyone has grown to love.

Then this extraordinary thing happens. She smiles. It’s just a flicker across her face, but I can feel the relief. She hands me the phone back and she literally passes out in her chair. Her head falls forward and she is asleep. Just as her head drops something peculiar happens. Three police wheel in the most terrifying man I have ever seen. He is heavily tattooed. He is bleeding from the head. He is writhing in the bed. He is clearly in custody. This would have been the ‘man’ my girl thought was going to fake coming into hospital as a patient to get her. She would have lost it completely. It was only a matter of seconds between her falling asleep and his arrival. A small, very ordinary but incredibly important miracle has just occurred. I look at this fragile woman asleep beside me, knowing that she’s finally safe. I speak to the doctor who has come to schedule my unknown friend and I go home. It’s after 11 now. Not quite the evening I had planned. Someone on Facebook said I was an angel. It’s a lovely thing to say, but I’m not. I’m just like you. I’m selfish. I’m full of justifications about why I can’t get involved, but sometimes when the universe calls, you have to answer Yes. (Thanks to the Facebook detectives, I located her flatmate and her mother. She had left Adelaide unexpectedly on Wednesday. The girl is safe and recovering.)

In the decade since the festival’s inception Mullum has developed a reputation for booking new acts. Many of these acts have gone on to play bigger stages all over the world. Such as NZ artist Marlon Williams, who has been selling out shows throughout the US, UK and Europe and returns for this year’s program with his beloved Yarra Benders. With big headlines such as Jon Cleary, the funkiest of the funkiest (I mean he’s from Funky Town – New Orleans), bringing his Absolute Gentlemen, a four-piece riot of gospel harmonies and foundation-rocking grooves. Perhaps nothing typifies the unconventional joy of the program more than All Our Exes Live in Texas. A festival favourite, these four songwriters with four unique voices return to deliver their four-part indie slice of folk heaven. Canadian singer/songwriter Frazey Ford brings her smooth, opulent and electric voice to our 10th Mullum Music Festival; Mama Kin Spender feeds the soul when she delivers heart-stopping ballads and percussive beats, this time around in collaboration with Melbourne musician

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ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC OF LIONS

MAPLE PERFORM IN SUPPORT OF TWO LIONS LAUNCHING AT CLUB MULLUM AT THE MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES ON SATURDAY.

M U LT I -AWA R D -W I N N I N G S I N G E R /S O N G W R I T E R H U S B A N D -A N D -W I F E F O L K D U O T WO L I O N S LAUNCH THEIR NEW EP EMBER. Known for their well-crafted storytelling and memorable melodies, Chris and Kara Mallory’s new EP – named after their eighteen-month-old daughter – is a musical diary of their journey into parenthood. Tell me about the new album. The new album is a 5-track EP called Ember, recorded at Deva Studios. We won five days’ recording time from winning the 2014 Dolphin award for Song of the Year so we decided to record some new material. What was the concept?

ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS – ONE OF THE ACTS EVERYONE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO AT MULLUM MUSIC FESTIVAL IN NOVEMBER Spender. From tender to brooding, they skip from dark to light, presenting a bewitching collision of alchemy, harmony and percussive wizardry.

her innate Nashville-esque country music instincts on the line with some serious guitarplaying chops. For those who come to the Mullum Music Festival in search of the next breaking act, one could be well advised to check out The Teskey Brothers.

Tinpan Orange is one of Australia’s most revered lo-fi folk trios. Led by the unmistakable Mullum Music Festival 16–19 November in voice of Emily Lubitz alongside her brother guitarist Jesse Lubitz and multi-instrumentalist the streets, cafes and halls of your town. extraordinaire Alex Burkoy. To find out more about the lineup and to buy tickets go to mullummusicfestival.com. Canada’s unique Lindi Ortega will be putting

The EP was written and recorded in the lead-up to our daughter Ember, and it is essentially a diary of the thoughts and feelings of our journey into parenthood. How has your sound and your approach evolved since you began? Our first EP had a pretty full production with drums, bass etc, so this time we decided to keep the production simple and try to let the songs speak for themselves.

get this new EP out before we have two children younger than two. Having a child has definitely slowed down the amount we can play live as a duo but I am still hungry as ever for a career in music; it just makes you more disciplined and changes the way you work. How are you managing the Russian fame? Ha! To be honest, it is all a bit surreal for me to understand. It was a big shock initially when a friend of mine showed me footage of myself on Russian news, but Mullumgrad is a long way from Moscow. What should we expect for your album launch? I am really looking forward to the show. It is going to be a very stripped-back night heavily featuring vocal harmonies and performances from talented local musicians Maple and Bethanie Jolly.

You have a baby on the way – was this album part of the gestation? Has having children slowed you down?

Adding to the evening is Maple – ubertalented sisters Bridget & Monica Brandolini PLUS support from Bethanie Jolly. Tickets $20 at the door.

Yes we have a new baby coming in August, and that is a big part of the motivation to

Club Mullum at the Mullumbimby ExServices on Saturday at 7.30pm.

UKE MULLUM 6TH BIRTHDAY

ALL STAR VARIETY Miss Amber & Stukulele’s Uke Night is celebrating its 6th Birthday with an All-Star Variety Gala featuring guest vocalists: Clelia Adams, Kim Cheshire, Raku One O’Gaia, Sara Tindley, Ash Bell, Jono Hillman and more. Bring your uke and strum along or just sit back and enjoy the show. Join the mailing list via the website at ukemullum.com for the link to the songbook. Thursday from 6.30pm at Club Mullum – 58 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. PHOTO BY LYN MCCARTHY

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ENTERTAINMENT WILSON COOPER BAND AT THE BYRON SERVICES CLUB ON SUNDAY

FIND OUT WHAT’S ON OFFER AT SAE OPEN DAY ON SATURDAY 5 AUGUST, 11AM–3PM

MUSIC IN PARADISE The music is going to be epic at Paradise One in Coorabell this Saturday when local soul roots reggae legends the Jesse Morris Band launch their new single Wake Up, featuring their killer 6-piece lineup. Bonnie Love is the vivacious frontwoman of awardwinning band Rapskallion. Harnessing oldtime jazz, a touch of vaudeville, whisky-drenched blues, a broken heart, and the crème de la crème of Australia’s finest musicians celebrating her debut EP release Songs for the Living Bonnie Love will feature a wicked 4-piece band. Folk roots and blues songstress Essie Thomas will open the night with her enigmatic and enlightening words and wisdom. Kiwi producer and beat-maker Kakhandwill be joined by French-born MC Baptiste to close out the night with a set of bass-heavy dub electro. All this will be served up with a delicious in-house grown and prepared meal and hot cups of delicious chai from 6pm for a 6.30pm show start. BYO wine and other drinks. Only $30 for dinner and show and $20 for tea and show. Coorabell hinterland location. Tickets are on sale and details via www.paradiseone.com.au or visit facebook.com/jessemorrisband for more details. 6.30pm–late. $30 dinner/show $20 tea/show.

WIN! TICKETS TO

SEE JOHN SAFRAN DAVE CALLAN

MANDY X 3 DAVES It doesn’t happen much, but this July’s Big Gig at the Ballina RSL features Mandy Nolan and not one, not two, but three comedians called Dave!

TO ENTER THE COMPETITION: EMAIL E.COMPS@ECHO.NET.AU. Win one of three double passes to see one of the Byron Writers Festival Feature Events presented by Byron Writers Festival and NORPA with John Safran in conversation with Bec Mac. 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 blond-haired, 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… Friday 4 August. 6.30–7.45pm. NORPA at Lismore City Hall. Tickets $30 at www.norpa.org.au

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He’s a dancer, he’s a Ninja, he’s a comedian. Dave Callan brings the Single Ladies magic to the Big Gig this Thursday.

DAVE BATTEN

Easily the hairiest comedian in Australia, Dave Callan is a versatile and highly entertaining comedian, writer and performer. Dave has been on just about every Australian TV show that features standup comedians. His looks have seen him mistaken for Chewbacca, Jesus and The Wild Man from Borneo in that order.

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The Irish-born star of Triple J radio and original Rove cast member. He is also recognisable from his appearances on Spicks and Specks, The Comedy Festival Gala and The Adventures of the Good News Week. He is currently a regular on Good Game on ABC 2. He has performed at the Edinburgh Festival and toured Britain, South East Asia, the US and Hobart. Recently Dave has embraced his roots by lending his voice to animated series Mollusks as Feargal the Irish Sea Cucumber and played the Electric Picnic, a three-day music festival in Ireland. Dave is currently performing The Psychology of Laughter, a brand-new live show about a 100-year-old book of the same name he found in Edinburgh. He has sweet guns. Dave Callan is joined by David McNevin as support with a special guest appearance by Dave Batten, a local upcoming comedian who tells it how it is! MC is Mandy Nolan. This Thursday at the Ballina RSL at 8pm. Free.

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ENTERTAINMENT RIES: Aligned with your premier E A

planet Mars, this week’s power boost

CANCER: The annual season of power H

gives whatever makes your heart sing either a kickstart, mid-year tweak or fullon course correction. In any combative head-butting about who’s boss, rules and ultimatums won’t win you allies. Just do what comes naturally: lead with courage, humour and inimitable style.

with Lilith THIS WEEK’S SUN JOINS MARS IN THE FIERY SIGN OF THE LION FOR AN EXTROVERT, EXUBERANT, EXTRAVAGANTLY ENTERTAINING WEEK ON THE WORLD STAGE…

TAURUS: This week’s sensible, practical F moon/Mercury emphasis centres interest and activity round financial transactions and investment plans. If others are pushy or pressuring, keep negotiations simple, clear and to the point. Spend time on research, information gathering, analysis, comparisons and shopping around before sealing any deals. And have fun on the way…

GEMINI: Venus in Gemini is easily G distracted by the fleeting delights of the passing parade, while your planet mentor Mercury in Virgo brings upclose focus to details. This week’s brief is to not let either of these tendencies blinker or divert your attention from the very specific opportunities waiting for you to notice them.

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push and egos on parade could flick the switch on some tricky mood swings unless you factor in plenty of replenishing self-care. For issues that need discussion and renegotiation before you can move forward, communicate directly instead of expecting others to read your mind or pick up on clues.

LEO: I

I am Lion, hear me roar! With the sun joining Mars in Leo for an all-out resplendent entry into your majesty’s birthday month, give the mane a fluff up, the whiskers a slick and some thought to what you truly, deeply, madly want in this coming year of glittering possibilities.

VIRGO: As your personal planet MerJ cury checks into Virgo and a dynamic

sun/Mars hookup pushes you to pick up the pace, don’t wait round for inspiration to strike or opportunity knock on your door. While much can be accomplished this week through being proactive, appreciation unlocks the flow of abundance faster than anything.

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LIBRA: Decisions, decisions! The sweet K

CAPRICORN: N

SCORPIO: With current cosmic coorL

O A QUARIUS: This week offers a sparkling

torture of life as a Libran… You can’t say Yes to everything, and for this week’s balance challenge, planning’s essential. Your excellent networking karma’s working well for you, but during late-week Libra moon don’t be too influenced by group pressure. The person to please is yourself.

dinates amping up the passion factor, expect a week of dynamic action and entrepreneurial opportunity. If the general populace seem totally absorbed and focused on themselves, this leaves you free to do your own thing – which with Mars in showy Leo could be making your point in theatrical fashion.

M S AGITTARIUS: This week’s expressive

energy suits your active, straight-as-thearrow-flies style. But ease up on judgmental pronouncements: obviously honey attracts way more pleasant interactions than vinegar. Take care to get your facts straight and details correct, because this week won’t be forgiving to the critic who gets it wrong.

As the planetary actors break for intermission, July’s emotional intensity lessens. But it’s still showbiz, so consider your role in this week’s drama: whether that’s star, support, designer, director or producer: Is it making you happy? Does something need reconfiguring? Review what you’ve learned this month. Hopefully that’s cause for celebration…

and sparky mixed plate of congenial

company, celebratory meetings and contentious flare-ups at which you’ll be your usual provocative self. But with Mars and Pluto pushing buttons, minor disputes can explode into major hostilities, so pouring oil on troubled waters will be more rewarding than making waves.

PISCES: Experiencing messy disorganisaP tion in your work, home, relationships, life? Maybe, maybe not. Either way, streamlining’s the big thing on this week’s storyboard, with astral trends recommending clutter-clearing initiatives to feng shui a spacious landing pad for creative inspirations, eureka moments and game-changing revelations.

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RAISING MONEY FOR AFRICAN LEAF COUNTRY CLUB COMEDY

FINAL DAYS EARLYBIRDS!

Well, Ocean Shores, you can stop complaining that nothing much happens in Ocean Shores. The good people at Ocean Shores Country Club have teamed up with Mandy Nolan to create a brand-new comedy initiative: Country Club Comedy.

To SUBSCRIBE and be in the draw to win

TWO 3-DAY PASSES to the Byron Writers Festival.

This free comedy room will be offering the best of the international and national comedy circuit on the first Tuesday of the month, FREE!

Remember Earlybird Subscribers will also be entered into the Major and Daily Prize Draws during Radiothon 2017.

Come along this month and check it out when the master of crowd improvisation, Lindsay Webb, headlines. Webb is a comedy machine, and the go-to act for crowd warm-ups for big TV series such as Gruen Nation, Q&A and Save Your Life Tonight. He has also toured extensively through the US and Europe.

SUBSCRIBE NOW AT BAYFM.ORG OR PHONE 6680 7999 FOR MORE CHANCES TO WIN! Prize draw 5pm Monday 31 July on Cruizy Beatz.

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He is joined by Anne Howe, the Brisbane-based beautician who hasn’t lost her cockney charm for telling it how it is whether you bloody like it or not! Mandy Nolan is the MC, the show kicks off at 7pm, and make sure if you don’t want to drive you ring the club to book the courtesy bus! Call 6680 1008 to arrange a pickup from Ocean Shores, Billinudgel, Brunswick Heads and South Golden Beach.

MC Mick O’Regan heads up the Trivia Night FUNdraiser in aid for local charity African LEAF at the Byron Bay Bowling Club on Saturday. Questions are sure to be fascinating, nostalgic or amusing – as designed by trivia queen Alison Mackay. You don’t have to be good at trivia… it’s all just for fun… although there will be some great prizes. Organise a table of eight (or call LEAF to join another table) and you can enjoy a fun night PLUS you’ll be helping to provide an education to orphaned and vulnerable children in the slums of Kenya, giving them hope for the future. Ticket are $20 each. To book contact Susan on 0407 573 386 or email at admin@africanleaf.org.au. Tables are limited so bookings are essential. Trivia starts at 7pm.

KINGS OF COMEDY Turn that crown upside down and join the Three Kings for a night that’ll take your face off! There’s gunna be comedy, standup comedy, games, gambling (bring money), music, prizes, audience interaction/ participation, gifts, entertainment, surprises, silliness, fun and excitement. One night only at the Byron Bay Brewery this Friday. Tickets are $10 through stickytickets.com.au or at the door. 8pm.

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ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA REVIEWS BY JOHN CAMPBELL

DUNKIRK

Every blue moon, you find a connection between director and subject that is nothing short of alchemical. Christopher Nolan’s career has looped from the best Batman, The Dark Knight (2008), to the wank of Inception (2010), with the films in between being, if nothing else, visually stunning. Dealing here with a comparatively recent historical event, Nolan, who wrote the screenplay, has tempered his penchant for showiness, his tendency to allow style to take precedence over content (it is the CGI effect), with a laser-like focus on the big picture. And the outcome is superb. Routed by the Nazis in 1940, 400,000 British and Allied troops were stranded on the beach at Dunkirk (France). Their annihilation was imminent. That most of them were saved by a flotilla of privately owned fishing vessels, pleasure craft and boats of all shapes and sizes was one of the most stirring and, in the long run, influential episodes of WWII. Few cinema-goers would get more bored with battle scenes than I do, but Nolan has shot some incredibly gripping, white-knuckle, aerial combat sequences in the dogfights that a British pilot (Tom Hardy) engages in with the German planes that are harrying the Allies’ retreat. Likewise the chaos and terror of unsheltered men being bombed by a merciless enemy is keenly felt.

A through-line is provided by the private whose fate is tracked from street-fighting in Dunkirk to his safe arrival by train at Woking, while Kenneth Branagh plays the unflinching ‘John Bull’ commander whose duty will always come first. Music and sound design – the screaming Messerschmitts! – is awesome, as is the sense of triumph created by Hoyte van Hoytema’s camera, which captures the epic and the humane. To his credit, Nolan does not indulge in a gore-fest, but neither does he go in for schmaltziness or glorifying war in any way – perhaps that’s why when Branagh sees the boats sailing from England to save the boys, there is not a dry eye in the house. One of the year’s best.

A QUIET PASSION

Emily Dickinson (1830–86) was an American poet whose work can be found in any anthology of western poetry. She apparently lived a miserably unhappy life and director Terence Davies has decided that if Emily (Cynthia Nixon) suffered for her art, then you might as well suffer for it too. Extracts from her writing, read as voice-over by Nixon, are frequently used to accompany events as they happen – not that much actually does happen, Emily being a shrinking violet who literally never left the house. The great and surely unacceptable irony is that Dickinson is held up to have been, from an early age, a defiant proto-feminist, but here it is made out that her endless gloom was brought on by the fact that she didn’t

have a bloke. She envies other women’s beauty, especially her sister Vinnie’s (Jennifer Ehle), and is severely judgmental of others’ morality, particularly that of her gormless brother Austin (Duncan Duff ). Apart from having a crush on a pastor, all she does, really, is mope around feeling sorry for herself. Out of the blue, Davies inserts horrific photographs from the Civil War that was being waged outside of the refined air of the Dickinson compound, but generally there is no external world related to. Contrary to the intention of any bio-pic, the end result was that, though I now have a greater appreciation of the context of Dickinson’s poems, I like them less.

There is a terrific line in an Ani Difranco song: ‘If my life were a movie, everything I said would be interesting’. Such is the case here, for this is one of those movies in which each line of dialogue is jam-packed with bons mots, profound retorts, insightful observations and the sort of erudition and philosophising that you and I can only come up with half an hour after a conversation is concluded when we’re on our way home. Did people really talk like that in the nineteenth century? Even educated New Englanders such as the Dickinson family of Massachusetts?

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THURSDAY 27 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON FRIEND ZONE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM FERGO BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MOONLIGHT MOVIE 9PM SCOTT DAY-VEE DUO WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM CHEF DE PARTY & FRIENDS TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM PHIL & TILLEY BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 7PM BLUES CLUB CLUB MULLUM 6.30PM ALL STAR BIRTHDAY VARIETY GALA WITH CLELIA ADAMS, KIM CHESHIRE, RAKU ONE O’GAIA, SARA TINDLEY, ASH BELL, JONO HILLMAN, MISS AMBER & STUKULELE POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 6.30PM TAY OSKEE BALLINA RSL 8PM BIG GIG COMEDY WITH DAVE CALLAN, DAVID MCNEVIN, DAVE BATTEN, MANDY NOLAN LISMORE CITY HALL 7.30PM LISMORE FLOOD RELIEF CONCERT & NORPA BENEFIT THE CHANNON TEAHOUSE GALLERY 6PM MARTHA BEASLY, PETRENA SHAW, BRIGITTE HAVEN, KATHY DEVINE EXHIBITION OPENING TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 4PM MATT STOKES DUO 7.30PM FAT ALBERT

FRIDAY 28 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON TAY OSKEE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM VANESSA BAKER & THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM DU’EAST DUO 9PM PINK ZINC BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM PAUL P 8PM THREE KINGS COMEDY SHOW BYRON YOUTH SERVICE TRAINING DAY FOR OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS

STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM JON J BRADLEY WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ALOHA BABY ELEMENTS OF BYRON 5PM RAKU O’GAIA SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5.30PM GREGG PETERSON PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM KATIA DEMEESTER BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM SWINGING DETECTIVES BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM JOSH HAMILTON BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 7PM A PLASTIC OCEAN DOCO SERIES CLUB MULLUM 7PM LATIN FIESTA MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM KRAPPYOKEE BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 8PM KAHN CLUB LENNOX 7.30PM FRIENDLY ENEMIES LENNOX HOTEL 7PM JOCK BARNES TINTENBAR HALL 6PM NIA CONSCIOUS FREEDANCE BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 9PM B-TOWN DJS ROCHDALE THEATRE, LISMORE 8PM VOICES OF THE DISTRICT SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM DJ JASON CHINDERAH TAVERN 7PM SARAH & JOCK DUO CONDONG BOWLING CLUB 7.30PM TWEED VALLEY JAZZ CLUB WITH THE HUM DAY HORNS, CLARENCE JAZZMEN RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 7.30PM MANGROVE JACK BAND CABARITA SPORTS CLUB BACKTRACKIN’ DUO TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 5PM FAT ALBERT BROADBEACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

CURRUMBIN RSL 5PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS CURRUMBIN PUB 8PM DIE FOR MUSHIES, KAZUAL TEA, WOOTTON MAJOR, ISABEL WOOD

SATURDAY 29 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON FERGO & THE BURDEN RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BB FACTORY BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM CUTLOOSE BYRON BAY BREWERY 1PM COCO REPUBLIC FSTVL BYRON BOWLING CLUB 7PM TRIVIA FUNDRAISER FOR AFRICAN LEAF BYRON THEATRE 1PM OBSESSION STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ PARTY 9.30PM BENJAMIN WALSH WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM LACHLAN X MORRIS & GRACE TURNER ENCOUNTER BYRON, BYRON A&I 6PM FUNK FOR THE FOREST WITH DJS SHEIK YERBOUTY, THE VINYL JUNKIE STUDIO 93, BYRON A&I 7PM SOUL SANGEETA VOL 6 INDIAN CLASSICAL SACRED WORLD MUSIC SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5.30PM THE BEAN PROJECT PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM PAT TIERNEY PARADISE ONE, COORABELL 6PM JESSE MORRIS BAND, BONNIE LOVE, ESSIE THOMAS, KAKHAND & BAPTISTE BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM JAMIE ASHFORTH BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM MICKA SCENE LULU’S, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM ESSIE THOMAS CLUB MULLUM 7PM TWO LIONS WITH MAPLE & BETHANIE JOLLY

BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 7.30PM RAKU CLUB LENNOX 8.30PM THE PARENTS’ COMEDY WITH CHRIS RADBURN, KATIE BURCH, SEAN WOODLAND LENNOX HOTEL 9PM SMOOTH GROOVES BAND BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 6PM STU BLACK 9PM MAL EASTICK BLUES BAND WARDELL SPORTS CLUB 7PM COUNTRY MUSIC WITH RAINER EICHHORN, BOB BOLEWSKI, MAX MAHER & MORE ROCHDALE THEATRE, LISMORE 8PM VOICES OF THE DISTRICT MARY G’S, LISMORE CATH SIMES BAND SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 2PM JESSE MORRIS DUO, ROB DEMASI KINGSCLIFF HOTEL 7PM THE POLAR BEARS SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM HIGH TIDE MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 6PM LEIGH JAMES CHINDERAH TAVERN 7PM NICKY CONVINE CABARITA SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM THE DIRTY CHANNEL SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS 7.30PM JASON DELPHIN DUO TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 8.30PM DRAGON BROADBEACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

SUNDAY 30 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM ANDY JANS BROWN BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM RAGGA JUMP 8PM DJ PIXHIT BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM JOCK BARNES BYRON SERVICES CLUB 4PM WILSON COOPER BAND

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OBSESSION STARRING JUDE LAW – NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING PRESENTED BY BYRON THEATRE

Saturday 29 July, 1pm Full $25 | Conc $23 | Student U18 $10 | Group 10+ $15 | Age 15+

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BEST OF INSIDERS WITH HOST BARRIE CASSIDY AND PANELISTS MALCOLM FARR, DAVID MARR AND LAURA TINGLE Wednesday 2 August, 6pm Full $30

JULY / AUGUST

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION PRESENTED BY JOHN

SAUNDERS & SIMON RICHARDSON

Thursday 3 August, 7pm Full $15 | Conc $10 | Recommended Age 12+

BYRON WRITERS FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENTS Friday 4 & Saturday 5 August See website for details

Enjoy a drink at the Theatre Bar Meeting rooms for hire Byron Community Centre 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay | www.byroncentre.com.au

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TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 4PM SESSION DJS SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5.30PM GREGG PETERSON BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 9AM HOMEMADE JAM BRUNSWICK HOTEL 4PM CHEAP FAKES MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 3PM JAM CLUB LENNOX 4PM VENUS 2 DUO WHARF BAR, BALLINA 3PM STU BLACK LISMORE JAZZ CLUB 2PM GAI BRYANT QUINTET ROCHDALE THEATRE, LISMORE 2PM VOICES OF THE DISTRICT KINGSCLIFF HOTEL 3PM MASON RACK SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 3PM JON J BRADLEY KINGSCLIFF SURF CLUB EUREKA FUNK RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 2.30PM PRELOVES SPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT BURRELL 2PM ELENA B WILLIAMS TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 7.30PM FAT ALBERT COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 3PM SARAH GRANT CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS BROADBEACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

MONDAY 31

Stoked to support live music in our Northern Rivers backyard

The way it should be

SUFFOLK PARK HALL 7.15PM NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA BANGALOW HOTEL 8PM BRACKETS OPEN MIC MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM TRIVIA OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 7PM COUNTRY CLUB COMEDY WITH LINDSAY WEBB, ANNE HOWE, MANDY NOLAN

WEDNESDAY 2

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON DAN CLARK RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JAX HAZE BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM 4’20’ SOUND REGGAE WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM REGGAE AFTERPARTY B-SPACE, BALLINA 5PM JAM

TUESDAY 1 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MARSHALL O’KELL RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JON J BRADLEY BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8PM OPEN MIC WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJS JAMIE, SLHTTE, 4 EYES

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM LILY & THE DRUM BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM BILL JACOBI BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM OPEN MIC WITH ALAIN DE CARNE BYRON BOWLING CLUB MUSICAL TRIVIA BYRON THEATRE 6PM BARRIE CASSIDY, MALCOLM FARR, DAVID MARR, LAURA TINGLE WOODY’S SURF SHACK BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM OOZ BALLINA HOTEL 6PM OPEN MIC BALLINA RSL 7PM SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE ELTHAM HOTEL 6.30PM NOT QUITE FOLK JAM

INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE SHIRE? THE BYRON YOUTH SERVICE IS HOLDING A TRAINING DAY ON FRIDAY 28TH JULY FOR OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS IN THE BYRON SHIRE. BY APPLICATION PROCESS. CONTACT KARIM ON 0490 669 938 OR EMAIL PROJECTS@BYS.ORG.AU TUESDAY 8 AUGUST 4–7PM

BARISTA COURSE $50 - AGES: 15 TO 24 CALL STEFFIE ON 6685 7777 TO BOOK A PLACE

WEDNESDAY 9 + 30 AUGUST 4.30–7.30PM

SAFE DRIVERS COURSE FOR LEARNERS $140 BOOKINGS: WWW.BYS.ORG.AU

BOOK THE YAC EVENTS • CONFERENCES • WORKSHOPS CALL STEFFIE ON 6685 7777 OR EMAIL STEPHANIE@BYS.ORG.AU. ALCOHOL & DRUG-FREE VENUE AND WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY!

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1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay | bys.org.au Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC) is managed by Byron Youth Service (BYS)

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INDEX Accountants & Bookkeepers ... 37 Acupuncture .................................... 37 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration37 Alterations & Repairs................... 37 Antennas & Installation ............. 37 Antiques / Restoration ................ 37 Appliance Repair ........................... 37 Architects........................................... 37 Audio Production .......................... 37 Automotive....................................... 37 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters 37 Bricklaying ........................................ 37 Building Trades ............................... 37 Bush Regen & Weed Control .... 37 Carpet Cleaning.............................. 37 Chimney Sweeping ....................... 38 Chiropractic ...................................... 38 Cleaning ............................................. 38 Computer Services........................ 38 Concreting & Paving .................... 38 Counselling....................................... 38 Decks, Patios & Extensions ....... 38 Dentists............................................... 38 Design & Drafting.......................... 38 Driveway Maintenance............... 38 Earthmoving & Excavation ....... 38 Electricians........................................ 38 Fencing ............................................... 39 Floor Sanding & Polishing ........ 39 Garage Doors ............................................39 Garden & Property Maintenance 39 Garden Design ................................ 39 Gas Suppliers...................................... 39 Glaziers ............................................... 39 Guttering ........................................... 39 Handypersons ................................. 39 Health .................................................. 39 Hire ....................................................... 39 Internet & Data Services ............ 39 Jewellers............................................. 39

Kitchens .............................................. 39 Landscape Design ......................... 39 Landscaping .................................... 39 Laundry Services ........................... 39 Lawnmower Repairs .................... 39 Lighting .............................................. 40 Locksmith .......................................... 40 Osteopathy ....................................... 40 Painting .............................................. 40 Pest Control ...................................... 40 Photography .................................... 40 Physiotherapy ................................. 40 Picture Framing .............................. 40 Plastering .......................................... 40 Plumbers ............................................ 40 Podiatry .............................................. 40 Printing & Copying Services .... 40 Removalists ...................................... 40 Roofing ............................................... 41 Rubbish Removal........................... 41 Scrap Metal Merchants ............... 41 Septic Systems ................................ 41 Solar Installation ........................... 41 Swimming Pools ............................ 41 Television Services........................ 41 Tiling .................................................... 41 Tractor Repairs................................ 41 Tree Services .................................... 41 Upholstery ........................................ 41 Valuers ................................................ 41 Veterinary Surgeons .................... 41 Video Production .......................... 41 Visa Advice ........................................ 41 Water Filters ..................................... 41 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .. 41 Welding .............................................. 41 Window Tinting .............................. 41

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BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268 SEWING Repairs & alterations. Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ..................................0427 570812

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BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242

FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique, 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com ...0412 528454 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ........ 0403 458177

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EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154

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

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CARPET CLEANING (continued)

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APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au......................... Nathan 0412 926441 BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly..............0451 102239 CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com .....................66808097 QUALITY & RELIABLE Cleaning, rubbish removal, down-sizing ...................................0421 701140 NO NONSENSE CLEANING Do you need it cleaned? Call me .........................................0434 515016

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

REGAL RESIDENCE CLEANING 5-star, 20 years exp. Solo operator. ABN ......................0414 846816

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

Supplie

COMPUTER SERVICES

BEST THE W OOD FIRinEthe Shire

Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

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

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

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

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

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

0411 562 111 s

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

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

Apple Certified Support

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335

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

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

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

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

COUNSELLING

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

CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372

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BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew ..........66841424 or 0401 968173

ELECTRICIANS 24 HOUR SERVICE

0439 624 945

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

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

AH

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

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 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264

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

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

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

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

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

0418 156 909 Call Steven Butturini

20 Year+s Exp.

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

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Tim Knutt

Lic No. 238269C

0417 644 447

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

Calmer Organic Cleaning 0411 567 844

NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating...0402 716857

Lic 295404C. Phone Josh ................................................................................................0449 846152

fullcirclerefinishing.com

SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283

PRIMAL CONCRETING Mini Slabs, driveways, pathways, shed slabs, Pebble crete specialists

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

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

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

SALISBURY CONCRETING

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning

Full Circle

Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160

CONCRETING & PAVING

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

Window Cleaning Professionals

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

WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT Mobile service. For Home & Business .................0422 804449

Lic.136717c

CLEANING

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

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

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St .........................66841028 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St .....................0467 660323

Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6677 1881

• 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

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

TINY EARTHWOR EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE

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

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

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE

various implements available for limited access projects

r of

6688 4375 • 0405 350 682

%XTE HOUSE RIOR W WIN ASH CLEAN DOW

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

Lic: 154293c

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

netdaily.net.au

North Coast news daily:

Jai – 0467 482 948

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

CALL ANDY:

0458 234 642 DOMESTIC. COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL.

“ON TIME EVERY TIME” Lic No. 306031C

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824

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CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C.............0422 668582 JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705 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

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

Byron Gardening

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

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

MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street ..................................................................66844400 WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ..............................................0408 110006

HIRE

0434 329 111 | byrongardening.com.au

NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters u’g. Lic 219161C...0419 556639

Luke McDermott

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

BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 HALLMARK ELECTRICAL Domestic, small job specialist. Lic EC41467 ..........................0407 416575

FENCING

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

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

IN THE DOME

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

Innovative Design for Stunning Styling

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228

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

A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO Equipment hire & installation crystalgrid.com.au ...........0421 661910 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

INTERNET & DATA SERVICES

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 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 FULL OF GARDENS Lawn & garden maint, servicing Byron Shire. Fully insured. Jack ...0431 768123

JEWELLERS

EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 FEMALE GARDENER EXTRAORDINAIRE 30 years experience. Call Bridget..................0429 335501

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

STRONGARM LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE .........................................0402 917519 TRADE QUALIFIED JEWELLER Resizes, repairs, remodels, commissions louiseshaw.com.au .0414 644828

WATER BASED FINISHES & EUROPEAN BUFFING OILS

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

Lic: 210143C

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

GARDEN DESIGN

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

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply .............John 66841126 or 0431 745475

BYRON ARTELIER Landscape Architect 15 yrs+ exp. Free consult. Call Ben .................0488 620227 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

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

Reliable

LANDSCAPING

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

Garage Doors & Openers

GLAZIERS

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 6685 8588 Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPE DESIGN BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443

GAS SUPPLIERS

THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Phone Richard ...........................0407 821690

GARAGE DOORS

KITCHENS

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

• 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

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

0405 594 288

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

GUTTERING

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

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

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

GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson..........................0414 889453

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

JTC Gutter Cleaning www.rightasrainservices.com.au Pressure/window ..................0402 384682

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

Proudly supporting the Orangutans

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

info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com

0431 550 401

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!

0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

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 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853

HANDYPERSONS

IPS PTY LTD Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing, decks & design Lic 290231C ...0437 819087

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

LAUNDRY SERVICES

A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953

LAUNDRY

FAST TURNAROUND – AIR BNB • Self serve / service wash • New front loaders & dryers • Domestic & commercial services

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

Mullum Wash House – 0439 001 545 Bangalow Wash House – 0412 302 246

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

OPEN EVERY DAY

HEALTH

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

• OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby .................................0488 094025 Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy

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

MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St...............................66841511 BYRON MOWER REPAIRS & sharpening service. morg-1975@yahoo.com.au .............0439 993198

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Service Directory

netdaily.net.au

North Coast news daily: Lic No. 186717C

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

PLASTERING P A I NT I N G

S E R V I C E S

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR

0411 226 717

Quality work + cost-effective Residential + commercial Eco-friendly + non-toxic Friendly + clean + insured

C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C ‡ )UHH TXRWHV ‡ *\SURFN À [LQJ VHWWLQJ

Servicing all areas • Free quotes • Reliable

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

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

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

&UDLJ 0413

451 186 / 6680 4660

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KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 .......... 0400 349027 or 0438 842731

LOCKSMITH

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

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILINGS OR WALLS? All building maintenance. Call Jarrah.........0459 351942 DEREK BULLION PAINTING Free quotes. Lic R98818 ............................0414 225604 or 66805049

OSTEOPATHY

PEST CONTROL

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

COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733 GLENN WATERS For the finish you can’t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129

Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday – Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126

Professional Property Protection you can Trust • Targeted treatments for all pests with “no sprayâ€? cockroach treatments • 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

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

OSTEOPATHY

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

WATER DAMAGED CEILINGS OR WALLS? All buildings maintenance. Call Jarrah .......0459 351942

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

02 6681 6555

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

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

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900

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

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

Licence No. 207479C

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

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Tintenbar. Michael Petrie.....................................0428 484026 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399

PAINTING to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.

BYRON BAY

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

0438 784 226 • 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

• Safe • Natural • Effective • Guaranteed

1 797

1 0404 4

THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714

All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water

0404 053 857

Lic. No. 206913C

• DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required

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

BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 RAYMOND LYNCH PEST MANAGEMENT General pests & termites ..............................0418 850601 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C..............................0421 334515

PHOTOGRAPHY

MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICES‌ (NO JOB TOO SMALL)‌ Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

YVES DE WILDE

Tree Faerie Fotos QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

Professional • Commercial • Personal

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

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

30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Liz Thomas, Cally O’Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330 Lic 167371C

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

CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy ....................................................66857222 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & M’bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ..........................66807207

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

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES REMOVALISTS

BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS

real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Lachlan Dewar .......................................66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ..............................66843385 ABN 48867459605

NEIL A McINTOSH

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • PLASTER REPAIRS • WALLPAPERING CLEAN & TIDY • ALWAYS ON TIME • ALL AREAS Mobile: 0421 938 104 – 465 Uralba Road, Uralba

COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Sustainable Solutions ....................0434 273726

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

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

PAINTER

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

466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au .................................66843633 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

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EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C.................0417 053708

ZEN PLUMBING Water, drainage, gas fitting, 24hr emergency, maint. Lic 306198C.....0420 797619

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates.

BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ..............0427 217500

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

Andy’s Move & More

PICTURE FRAMING

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

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

Calls always returned

0429 149 533 Est 2006

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SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

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

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170

Call 1300 18 20 50

leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au

Qualified Arborist

The expert in solar efficiency

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

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

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www.intilec.com.au

BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999

Not all solar systems are created equal…

ROOFING DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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

Patrick - 0425 256 802 Andy - 0423 343 323

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

Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362

ZAC MACTAGGART METAL ROOFING PTY LTD

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 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew ......................................0412 558890 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524

UPHOLSTERY

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

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

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

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

VALUERS

73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

0411 683 003 WWW.ZACMACTAGGARTMETALROOFING.COM.AU

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

HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP ..... 66849137 or 0427347380

SWIMMING POOLS

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

LIC: 223489C

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

Specialising in all aspects of tree work Eddy 0477 720 200 Karl 0423 396 508

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

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 ROOF CLEANING Experienced, insured & fast free quotes. Call ..............................0419 789600 THE POOL GURUS For all your pool needs. Service, Repairs, Equipment.......................0404 092729 MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days ..........66843818

TELEVISION SERVICES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins .................... 0417 458149 or 66871544 INSTALL SERVICE: TV, HiFi, AV, special concession rate. Damian ..............................0414 741233 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232

TILING

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP FREfoEr all

ff Drop owashing steel, es and h c a m in ers dry

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

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

...forget pointless scrubbing

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

@ 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

r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

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

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

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

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

WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

VIDEO PRODUCTION

0408 232 066

for home, commercial and rural properties

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

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

IN IN H

WINTER SPECIAL: 2

Every 5th m FREE

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob.....0410 428919 TILER Small jobs, repairs. Lic R75915.............................................................................0468 465344

$399

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

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

TRACTOR REPAIRS NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

NEWT

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

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

Call Peter BYRON SHIRE

0487 777 247 www.pristinewater.com.au

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

PHONE BILL: 6688 4143 – 0407 435 259

SOLAR INSTALLATION

TREE SERVICES

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

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

WELDING

Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228

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

•

WATER FILTERS SUPPLY AND SERVICE

SCRUBBED Tank cleaning, repairs & liner installs. Call Matt & Nick....... 0411 425678 or 66884478

The Fully Insured Professionals

• Stump Grinding • Bobcat • Cherrypicker • Crane Truck • 18” Chipper

Electric Lic 124600c

Mark Linder Qualified Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

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

WE CLEAN WATER TANKS

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

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

The Byron Shire Echo July 26, 2017 41

Classifieds INDEX Businesses For Sale .............. 43 Childcare ................................ 42 For Sale .................................. 43 Garage Sales ......................... 43 Hall & Venue Hire ................... 42 Health Notices ........................ 42 House Sit ................................ 43 In Memoriam .......................... 44 Life Celebration ....................... 44

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

PHONE ADS

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

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Ads may be taken by phone on

RATES & PAYMENT

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

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

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

EMAIL ADS

Motor Vehicles ........................ 43

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

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

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

These prices include GST.

Only Adults ............................. 44 Pets......................................... 44

PHYSIOTHERAPIST Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

6685 8532

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

Lost & Found .......................... 44

Musical Notes......................... 44

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

Martin Frank

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

THE

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THE BYRON SHIRE

C AV E Discover the healing power of Salt

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa

netdaily

Prepayment is required for all ads.

saltcave.com.au 0448 338 707

Positions Vacant ..................... 43 Professional Services ............. 42 Property Wanted ..................... 43 Public Notices......................... 42 Removalists ............................. 43 Share Accommodation .......... 43 Short Term Accommodation .. 43 Social Escorts ........................ 44

WE DELIVER IKEA FURNITURE We shop, deliver & assemble if required. Shop & drop $40 min. Rick 0400559929 BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE CAFE Open every Sunday for homemade jam & 1 hour before show times

THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742 SPECIAL OFFER Beautiful relaxing deep tissue massage $55/hr. Byron. It’s a treat. Call now 0410395368

COLONICS

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

FRIDAY FIESTA

The Byron Bay office of

DARRYL QUIGLEY PARTNERS,

Tree Services ......................... 42 Tuition ..................................... 44 Wanted ................................... 43 Wanted To Rent...................... 43 Work Wanted......................... 44

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

which has been closed for business since 30 June, will cease operations on Monday 31 July 2017, which will be the last date for clients to collect documents, update addresses, etc., following which all enquiries should be directed to Ramsey Moloney, Solicitors of Byron Bay.

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

BYRON SHIRE POTHOLE FESTIVAL Featuring: Pothole art, abseilling displays, filling in competitions, Magic Bus pothole-dodging tours, judges of worst pothole flown in specially from Beirut. Fun for the HOLE family. For more info email gotcha@echo.net.au

ALL JUST $10 EACH

EVERYONE READS The Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au

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

Are you doing it tough?

FOOD RELIEF BAGS will be available

THIS THURSDAY from 9 till 11am at The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores Cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way

Available from The Echo office reception

CHILDCARE

STEINER INSPIRED in beautiful Myocum www.elkedaycare.com.au – 0458179026

PROF. SERVICES

DENTURES

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

ANXIETY

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

Pilates – Yogalates – Barre Yoga (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin) Movement Studios Bangalow / Byron / Suffolk Public Classes – Retreats Teacher Training

yogalates.com.au Body Based

Psychotherapy Somatic Practice

Julie Wells Anne Goslett (nee Mannix)

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

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

Successful solutions for any problem

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

(next to Target, enter via kids play area)

Carl Moore Psychology

9.30am Thursday

For anyone who finds themselves in need of food assistance.

BQ^[\ + 4ri | 6684 6336

Ocean Shores MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

HYPNOSIS & EFT

12

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

www.thehubbaptist.org

42 July 26, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

Mullum Shala

WINTER BREAK CLASSES RESUME FRIDAY 21ST JULY 3PM

(by appt) Mon 3.30-5pm Hatha Tues 5.30-7pm Dru Yoga Wed 9.30-11.30am Hatha

All non-members welcome as membership is included with your first class

E: dianaewing@bigpond.com

Call 0406 491 002 FB shazumba

www.dianaewing.com

Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available

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

Dr David King

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

Janella Purcell

Naturopath + Nutritionist Coorabell Clinic Friday + Saturdays

www.janellapurcell.com

Tues & Thurs Saturdays

5–6.30PM 10AM–12PM

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

Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher

Structural, Landscape, Rural Fencing and Firewood

Mon 9.30-11.30am Hatha Thur 5.30-7pm Hatha 8 wk BEGINNERS COURSE starts 6pm Mon 7th Aug – bookings essential

MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES CLUB

Massage

Hardwood Timber Supply

Yellow Church

ON LY

Booking required

TRADEWORK

Diana Ewing Yoga classes

$

Above Santos Mullum

Specials Available Contact Jo 0439 492 804

6684 1028

OVER-50s & Beginners Fitness

0414 724 764

0488 609 774

bookings@mullumcivic.com

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

SUZANNE BOURCHIER psychologist 02 6685 5670

6pm Tuesday

HEALTH

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC

…feel the difference

6680 2630

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

CHIROPRACTOR

TWO WINGS PSYCHOLOGY

www.wendypurdey.com.au

YIN YOGA CLASSES

No concession cards required. Just come along, pick up a bag, stay for a cuppa and a chat.

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

BRENT VERCO

Anything is possible

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

HALL & VENUE HIRE

Nationally accred Diploma HLT52415 Free Introductory evening 6 to 8pm Byron Bay 26 July. Course starts Aug 5 & 6. Austudy Byron Kinesiology Centre / KSA 66857991 www.wellness.net.au

To Lease ................................. 43

Tradework ............................... 42

GRIEF LOSS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICE Carl Moore, Registered Psychologist grief.loss.bereavement.byron@gmail. com 0401081713

Study Kinesiology

28 Jul 7pm, free salsa class; 8pm enjoy your monthly Latin party, $5. Club Mullum www.sassysalsa.com.au

To Let ...................................... 43

KINESIOLOGY

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

Adrian & Shaz: 0428 823 091 / 6684 5260 adrian_o’loughlan@hotmail.com

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

TREE SERVICES

NICK HART

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

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

Mulch Supplies

Safe, beneficial, authentic yoga

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

YOGA BASICS 5 Week Beginners Course Mondays 5pm–6.30pm – starts August 14th BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!

Mobile 0417 698 227

Tel: 02 6685 9910 Mob: 0418 441 437 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com intouchyogabyronbay.com

6687 7677 ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777 •

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

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

FREE QUOTES

TREE PRUNING • TREE SURGERY / REMOVALS • QUALIFIED ARBORISTS 12” CHIPPER • STUMP GRINDING • CHERRY PICKER • FULLY INSURED

Nick Andrews 0439 849 332

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 364 852

A VERY HANDY MAN

TREE SERVICES Covering all aspects of tree work and tree stump removal (stump grinding)

Experienced climber • Insured • Licensed FREE QUOTES HAPPY TO HELP

Call Andrew Wilson 0412 558 890

After hours & emergency service available

Tallow TREE SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

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

BAMBOO PLY

DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS Available from The Echo reception: Between Dark and Dark, a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of a chess player; Heresy, an historical novel. ALL JUST $10 each. SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450 TWO 2-DOOR SHEDS in kit boxes. New $400 ea. Bargain. Ph 0401249732 PORTABLE PA SYSTEM – ASHTON EXPLORER 150 Complete system with speakers and amplifier. Perfect for mobile entertainer. $450. Ph 0406779337 ASHTON WIRELESS MIC SYSTEM Perfect for mobile entertainer or public speaking gigs etc. Complete with case. $120. Ph 0406779337

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

GARAGE SALES OS 9 Natan Court, Sat & Sun 8am. Tools, clothes, videos, mirrors, and much more 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 12th August. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840 BANGALOW 54 Leslie St, Sat 8-12pm. Bargains galore, furniture, h/hold & more

FOR SALE

MULLUM 97 Main Arm Rd, Sat. Old tools, furniture, books, fishing gear & lots more

Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511

MIELE WASHERS

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

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

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

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

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

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

Michael – 0401 739 656

FEDERAL 47 Coorabell Rd, Sat 8am. Drawers, bookcase, 1940s pantry, exMaca Castle slippery slide, trampoline. Ph 66884604 or 0422388126 MULLUMBIMBY 21 Cudgerie Crt. Sat 8am-1pm rain or shine. Tools, suitcases, Total Trainer home fitness equipment, inflatable bed, spare building bits, a lot of books, pictures in frames, lights, cane baskets, wire baskets, glassware and lots of other household items and furniture HUUUGE GARAGE SALE 5 Raftons Rd, Bangalow from 7.30am. Quality men’s & women’s clothing, timber hardwood daybed, bookshelves, hooded BBQ, kitchenware, household items, kids clothes & toys, Bose speakers & sub. All must go! GIANT COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE at Federal Hall from 8am Sat. Lot of sellers, lots of great stuff OCEAN SHORES 6/2 Durroon Crt. Sat 8-12pm. All must go. Bohemian clothing, jewellery and toys, miscellaneous items OCEAN SHORES 30 Yalla Kool Dr. Sat not before 8am. Combined moving sale. Beds, bedding & much more MOVING SALE 172 Alcorn St, Suffolk, Sat & Sun. House & garage contents LENNOX HEAD Park Lane opposite Community Centre, Sat from 8am. Kitch appliances, keyboard, desk, beautiful Indian items, DVDs, clothes & lots more

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES HOLDEN BARINA 2004 172,000km manual, economical, fuel efficient, one owner, good cond, new tyres & wheel bearings, service log $3600. 0427570812 HONDA JAZZ Auto, economical, perfect first car. Rego 12/17. Exc cond, 5-door hatch. Spacious and no problems. Many safety features & other perks that will have you driving in style. Only selling as going OS. Alloy wheels, 4 speaker stereo, built-in bluetooth, aux and iPod connect, air-con, front wheel drive, ABS airbags elec wind. Byron $10,500. 0437624020

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

BANGALOW 1 lge br with ensuite, BIR, f-furn/unfurn, lovely house. Share 1 prof fem, n/s, d/f, $250pw incl. 0424930588 MULLUM clean, comfy relaxed house. Easy walk to town, 2 rooms avail. Lge furn room & sunroom $190pw, furn br $170pw incl bills/WiFi. Short-term ok. 0404314285 LENNOX share house with 1, own lounge & entry, room & ensuite. $240pw + bond, incl bills. Pref fem worker. 0428503108

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

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

BRIDGLANDS

SUZUKI ALTO PINK 2013

Under warranty till 2020, one lady owner, full service history, 47,000km, immaculate condition $7490. Call 0415225023

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

BRUNS room $200pw + studio $280pw for single working persons. 0427958730

BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500

OCEAN SHORES 2 rooms. $320pw inc bills. Ph 0407855273

MITSUBISHI PAJERO 94 new motor, 4WD, $1950, 6 mth rego. Ph 0403429464

SUNRISE large furn room, 3br t/house $180pw incl bills. Phone 66856760

BARGAINS

CENTRAL BYRON double furn room in sunny house, $320pw incl. 0431745378

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

BUSINESS FOR SALE Chance of a lifetime!

‘Le Chop’ is for sale – $129,000 Fantastic cash business with high turnover, market stalls, wholesale division, amazing plant and equipment, and top manufacturing premises. Le Chop produces top-shelf specialty timber homeware. Contact Mark Cochrane

0416 142 663

mark@promullum.com.au

PROPERTY WANTED LOOKING to buy small (spacious) place in or around Broken Head. 0488548808

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

LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au

0415 194 654

northernrivers@littlegreentruck.com.au

SHORT TERM ACCOM. NEW BRIGHTON new f-f 2br cottage, $500pw, quality finishes, perfect location. Avail 3/8 for 3 mths. Phone 0400204621 BCHSIDE SUFFOLK f/furn, share with 1. $220pw + bond incl bills. 0405184808

HOUSE SIT EXP PROPERTY MANAGER / caretaker. Own prof cleaning & gardening equip, incl John Deere ride-on mower. Also see ‘Wanted to Rent’. Ph 0411567844 or 66797367

SHARE ACCOM. BYRON quality 4br home, big garden, deck, top location. Walk to shops/beach, off-street parking, f-furn, private & secure. Seeking n/s, quiet prof, no pets $240pw + bond. Pref no cples. Rick 0411367350 MULLUM share with mature male. Own bedroom, sitting room & bthrm. Garage avail, extra storage. $280pw. Ph 0431049933 MULLUM share with 2 males, 3km to town. $190pw incl bills. Ph 0427272853 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 incl. 66845421

BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011 SECURE STORAGE BANGALOW Brand new storage sheds 66871500 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK 3br, 2 bthrm, t-house SLUG pool, security, no pets, refs req’d $630pw accom@byron 0421603564

BYRON CENTRAL furn room in sunny house, $180pw inclusive. 0431745378

OCEAN SHORES 3br, 2 bthrm, garden, DLUG. Avail 15/8. $600pw. Call Ruby 0439071184

SHARE 3br house with 1 other in Main Arm. Charming, on 2ac, waterholes, fire place, decks, peaceful. Prefer resp. work. person, long lease $250pw Ph 66845321

UPPER MAIN ARM 3br, 2 showers, renov, mains power, compost toilet, 4WD drive access only. Solar HW, shed, spa. 3 parking spaces $490pw. 0417848413

SUNRISE room share in beautiful, quiet house, twin $150pw each or cple $300pw bills incl. Pref female(s). Ph 0402923144

OCEAN SHORES 3br house, 2 bathroom, sun drenched, fans in each room, BIRS, 1 room with ensuite. $500pw. 0413720771

TO LET

TYAGARAH $490pw brand new – private spacious 1 bedroom treetop apartment. Large covered verandah, lighthouse/ ocean views, A/c, pool, high speed internet. Secure U/C parking, suit couple, longer term creative tenants. 0412786187

BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 STORAGE From $105/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 BEAUTIFUL BALINESE CABIN Mullum 7 mins. Cabin in private setting, near waterhole on lovely farm/ community, suit sgle. Small kitchenette. Sep shared bathhouse. No pets. $245pw. Bond req. Avail now. Pref text 0431702354 MONTECOLLUM Goonengerry Rd. Selfcont cottage, $265pw incl bills. Rural & quiet. Phone 66846132 O.SHORES 1br large flat, newly finished, garden $350pw. N/s. Phone 0411583376

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AUTOMATIC 2000 MAZDA 323 178288km, great car for learners. SN3501 .................. $4995 2008 HYUNDAI GETZ 5spd manual 158683km, great value low km. SN5636 .........................................$5495 AUTO 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA ST-L 159371km, great value sedan, leather seats. SN1322 $6750 AUTO 2004 MITSUBISHI MAGNA 152639km, low km wagon, great condition, SN7900.............$5495 AUTOMATIC 2009 FORD TERRITORY 181692km, 7 seat family wagon. SN1288 .....$9990 1999 TOYOTA PRADO GXL MANUAL Great condition, 8 seater 4wd. SN9268 .....................$5990

LILLI PILLI 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom character Queenslander. $925pw. Available now. Call 0411215296

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SUFFOLK BEACHSIDE 1br flat, furnished, $350pw inclusive. 0405184808 SUFFOLK (BYRON HILLS) sunny, sep, s-c, 2br half house part-furn, 1 car space, quiet st, bushy outlook, n/s, d/f. $450pw + bond. Refs req. Phone 0402779726 AH MAIN ARM comfortable home, 8km to Mullum, fruit trees, views. Ph 0410007144 CLUNES 3br house & small self-cont studio $490pw incl bills. No pets. Ph Barbara 0422369447

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APPRENTICE CHEF : 1st-4th year wanted for Federal Doma Cafe. Fulltime including weekend work. Email: ryujin_2004@hotmail.com SKILLED BARISTAS x 2 Min 2 years experience Current NSW RSA. Immediate start. 30+ Hours Award Pay. Latte art. byronbayfreshcafe@gmail.com

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Restaurant Manager Byron Salary $55,000 Min of 3 years floor & cocktail exp. Must have leadership exp. Strong English & proven organisational skills. Email resume to: emma@misscuisine.com.au

Commercial Prep Kitchen Supervisor 30-40 hours pw. Mainly weekdays. Must have strong food prep skills, ability to train staff plus food hygiene knowledge. Reliability & team ethic important. Email resume to: emma@misscuisine.com.au

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EWINGSDALE cottage, plus studio with large kitchen & bathroom. 6 month lease for single person $320pw + gas, water, elect paid monthly. Ph 0421440297

THE OLD BAKERY IN THE HEART OF MULLUM Brunswick Heads 1br 1 bth $320 3br 1 bth $590 Ocean Shores 3br 2bth Pool $550 3br 2bth $560 3br 2bth $590

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Salary $55-57,000 Min of 3 yrs fast paced restaurant exp. Ability to lead service. Team player. Must work happily with systems & recipes. Email resume to: emma@misscuisine.com.au

Office manager position, in Federal, part time 9am–1pm weekdays, permanent part time 20 hours/week. Oud’s Amazone Trading, 32 years in Federal has a long term position available; now looking for the right person that will blend in with our great team. Position: general office duties like answer phone, ordering goods, entering orders in MYOB, and Bunnings systems, invoicing etc. Requirements: good computer and MYOB knowledge, good people and organisational skills to liaise with customers, suppliers, nursery staff and owner. Remuneration is negotiable and matched to the person’s skills after a trial period. Job available now. Please send your resume to: oud@amazone.com.au

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EXP DOMESTIC CLEANER ABN req, own transport, Byron Shire wide, flexible hrs, min 3 week days per week, pref local, $25ph. 0434491500 MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791 BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL Courses start at $109. Ph 0457537486

EXPERIENCED KITCHENHAND Mon, Fri, Sat Email CV: info@otheritalianjoint.com CASUAL HOTEL CLEANER mid-week/weekends, experience necessary. Locals only need apply. Send resumes to: contact@raes.com.au BREAKFAST WAITER Casual. Must have barista skills & RSA. 6.30am starts. Must live locally, with car. Resumes to: steve@raesonwategos.com

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The ideal candidate will have experience working directly with clients (marketing / sales / hospitality) as well as firsthand film / video production experience. Ideally You will be well versed in digital and social media, be versatile and be able to juggle multiple roles, for multiple clients across multiple timelines and projects. You will work closely with management to process clients from initial meeting, through scripting, briefing and staging to shooting, editing and to final delivery. The role is multidisciplinary and a versatile all-rounder with a passion for creating a visual story and a love of a dynamic startup culture is a must. Proficiency with Premiere Pro and own camera gear and editing software / equipment is highly regarded.

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As one of our valued sales reps you are responsible for selling advertising space both in our digital daily news publication Echonetdaily and in our weekly printed paper The Byron Shire Echo. In this position you will be responsible for visiting existing clients and developing new business. You will need to have a reliable vehicle and a current driver licence. There are revenue targets that you need to meet, but there is also cake and the occasional massage.

DAVID HANNON 11/12/1972 – 25/7/2013 Four years have passed, missing your cheeky smile & wicked sense of humour each & every day. Mum, Kim, Glenn, Emily & Matt

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ALICE ESME MAUDE JONES Late of Middle Pocket and Brunswick Heads. Relatives and Friends are invited to a Memorial Service to be held in The Pres Church 106 Stuart St, Mullum on 27 July at 10.30am.

PETS 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 Cat Adoption Centre 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

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ANNETTE DOROTHY HOOPER Miss Anna 14 August 1939 – 29 July 2013

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SHANDY had a tough start to life but found the perfect home when she was one year old. For two years she was a special cat with a special human friend. Friendly, loving and easy going, she was a treasured family member. Now the all too frequent story of a relocation to a rental where cats are not allowed means that Shandy is back, waiting for adoption. Shandy will delight you in every way. Creamy ginger. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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Abby is a 2-year-old desexed female boxer x. She is a lively girl who needs an active family – good with children and other dogs. If you can give Abby a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit Friends of the Pound (Tweed) Inc

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SOCIAL ESCORTS HAYLEY 23 size 6, D bust, sexy hot bod. Sydney 19, new English sexpot. Belinda busty exotic African. Callais, 25, busty blonde. Michelle 30s, size 6, DD, hot as. Courtney 20, size 6, sexy blonde. Inca 19, tall slim blonde, adventurous. Bindi 18, model looks. Shay 23, stunning Asian, tiny size 6. Chloe 19, pin-up looks, size 6, DD bust. Darcy is back. Spoil yourself. In & out. Ladies always wanted. 66816038 BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775

sage Sage is a young-at-heart 8-year-old staffy x who wants to shower you with love and cuddles! He loves going on walks, meeting people and dogs, and playing at the beach. He also loves to just hang out at home bonding with his human. If you can give this handsome man a home, please contact Megan on 0458 461 935. For more info about Sage or to submit your adoption application, see her profile on www.cawi.org.au.

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1st SAT Bruns Heads

6628 4495

1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

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

6688 6433 0419 369 609 6628 1568

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

0439 489 631

4th SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 4th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 4th SUN Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta 5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

0419 369 609 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

AUGUST 2017

Full moon Third quarter New moon First quarter Day of Sun Sun month rise set 1 T 0629 1715 2 W 0628 1716

Aug 8 04:10 Aug 15 11:14 Aug 22 04:30 Aug 29 18:12 Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, rise set height (m) height (m) 1212 0049 0241,1.16; 1610,1.36 0901,0.47; 2229,0.68 1251 0141 0349,1.12; 1706,1.44 0958,0.46; 2332,0.62

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

1333 1418 1506 1558 1651 1746 1843 1940 2037 2136 2236 2338

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

0627 0627 0626 0625 0624 0624 0623 0622 0621 0620 0619 0618 0618 0617 0616 0615 0614 0613 0612 0611 0610 0609 0608 0607 0605 0604 0603 0602 0601

1716 1717 1717 1718 1718 1719 1719 1720 1721 1721 1722 1722 1723 1723 1724 1724 1725 1725 1726 1726 1727 1727 1728 1728 1729 1729 1730 1730 1731

Astronomical data and tides

0233 0323 0412 0500 0545 0628 0709 0748 0826 0904 0942 1022 1106 1153 1246 1343 1444 1548 1652 1755 1855 1954 2051 2146 2240 2333

0455,1.11; 1753,1.51 0549,1.14; 1836,1.59 0645,1.17; 1815,1.65 0716,1.21; 1953,1.70 0756,1.25; 2030,1.73 0834,1.28; 2105,1.74 0914,1.31; 2141,1.73 0954,1.34; 2216,1.69 1036,1.36; 2254,1.62 1122,1.37; 2333,1.53 1213,1.38 0018,1.43; 1312,1.39 0114,1.32; 1420,1.43 0040 0222,1.22; 1535,1.50 0144 0341,1.18; 1646,1.60 0246 0458,1.19; 1748,1.71 0346 0604,1.23; 1844,1.81 0443 0700,1.29; 1933,1.86 0534 0750,1.34; 2019,1.88 0620 0836,1.38; 2101,1.84 0703 0920,1.40; 2141,1.76 0742 1002,1.40; 2217,1.65 0819 1044,1.39; 2253,1.52 0855 1125,1.36; 2328,1.39 0932 1209,1.33 1009 0004,1.26; 1300,1.30 1047 0049,1.14; 1404,1.29 1128 0025 0152,1.05; 1516,1.31 1212 0116 0313,1.01; 1623,1.36

1051,0.43 0022,0.54; 1138,0.39 0104,0.47; 1220,0.35 0141,0.41; 1259,0.30 0215,0.36; 1335,0.27 0248,0.32; 1414,0.25 0322,0.30; 1452,0.25 0357,0.28; 1532,0.27 0433,0.28; 1615,0.32 0512,0.29; 1703,0.39 0553,0.31; 1759,0.47 0640,0.33; 1906,0.55 0735,0.35; 2030,0.58 0838,0.36; 2159,0.55 0945,0.33; 2317,0.47 1049,0.28 0019,0.36; 1148,0.22 0112,0.27; 1243,0.16 0157,0.20; 1332,0.13 0238,0.17; 1418,0.13 0317,0.17; 1503.0.17 0355,0.20; 1547,0.24 0430,0.24; 1630,0.34 0504,0.30; 1716,0.45 0539,0.36; 1807,0.55 0617,0.41; 1909,0.63 0704,0.46; 2030,0.67 0802,0.50; 2156,0.65 0910,0.51; 2303,0.58

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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No splendour in the farce for NRRRL Junior Byron Beez swarm into finals Story and photo John Campbell

Every year, the Byron Bay Red Devils ask that their bye be allocated to the weekend of Splendour in the Grass, as they are most drastically affected by absenteeism it causes. And every year, presumably because they want to make an utter joke of their own product, those responsible for the NRRRL draw shoot themselves and the greatest game of all in the foot by dismissing Byron’s request. The result on Sunday was that the Devils kicked off against Marist Brothers with only twelve players, the thirteenth arriving with Byron already behind on the scoreboard. The Papists, with former Devils Chris King and Joey Gordon running riot, went at better than a point a minute to be ahead 44–0 at half-time, at which time the mercy rule was invoked and the game called off. Is the NRRRL happy about that? Let me tell you something for nothing: the punters who travelled and paid at the gate to see a contest were not. No wonder rugby league is losing its way in our area. Captain Ryan ‘The Crab’ O’Connell, the big Pommie

Jenny Ogle

All four of the Byron Bay Basketball Association’s junior representative teams have made it through to the finals of the Northern Junior League to be played in Port Macquarie over August 5–6. The club is very proud of their efforts especially since it is only the first year for the girls and second year for the boys to compete at this level.

Byron Bay Women’s League tag player Megan Curran in action at Lismore on Sunday against Marist Brothers.

with the fab off-load, Dominic ‘Ilkley’ Maloney and prop Tom ‘Hardy’ McMahon tried hard, as did all of the boys, and it was most pleasing to see Noel ‘Hairy Legs’ King land one on the Papist grub who was getting away with repeated elbows, but Brothers, poncing around like flattrack bullies against a hapless opponent, were always going to win.

Women lose too Earlier, the Byron Women’s League tag team, hitherto unbeaten, went down 10–0 to Marist Brothers (Sisters?) in an open and entertaining encounter. The girls’ game is basically the same, but with a couple of significant alterations. At the

end of the set of six tackles, or following a knock-on, there is no scrum, merely a handover of possession. Tackling is also not called for. Instead the defending players need to detach a tag worn at the attacking runner’s waist to halt their progress – meaning that, without being brutal, it is a bit more physical than touch footy. Currently it is a six-team comp and it is easy to see how Byron’s Devilettes (?) had come to win eight in a row. They are well drilled and skilful and, even better, it’s obvious that the result means something to them. They are there to have fun, but they are in it to win it. The game is open and fast moving, so don’t miss out.

Local know-how key to Ocean Shores bowls championship Local greenkeeper Troy Makin won the Ocean Shores Mens Major Singles bowls championship for 2017 last week. Troy took on Ben Sweeney in the final played in blustery conditions. ‘Both players handled the wind well with Troy Makin doing enough to win 31–28,’ bowls manager Lee Roberts said. Both players work for the Ocean Shores club as greenkeepers, Troy on the bowling greens and Ben on the golf course.

Mullumbimby Bowling The first round of the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Bowling Club Minor Pairs was played on the weekend with Ashley Lumsden and Ben Leeson recording a 26–16 win over Bernie O’Hearn and Troy Creighton.

U/16 boys (coach Nash Campbell) Their season goal of learning how to compete with the best teams in the state was demonstrated last round during two epic games. Against Bellinger, the boys had four players fouled off, finishing with only three players on the court, and nearly completed a fairytale comeback, but went down by just two points. In the game of the season against arch ‘fren-emies’ Port Macquarie, the boys fought for the lead, then went behind before a three-point bomb on the buzzer from Panha D sent the game to overtime. In one of the most nailbiting see-sawing games you would see at any level, the boys went down by two.

U/14 boys (coach Alvin Caoyonan) The team won 4–0 over their last weekend to finish at the top of the table going into the NJL finals. Playing Tamworth twice and winning each by comfortable margins, and also playing Port Macquarie, left our boys feeling sharp for their final match against Bell-

U/16 girls Beez: Monica Brandolini, Hannah Kelly, Tilka Fossemalle, Taniesha Fullagher, Josie Huntsman, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn, Talia Kilmartin, Rhiannon Murphy, Shayd Turner-Watson and coach Matt Ogle. Photo supplied

inger Valley, the event’s big match-up. They were behind for the majority of the match and fought hard to keep it close. The final minutes were frantic as the boys closed the gap to tie and force overtime. The experience of playing high intensity from previous carnivals shone through as the boys grabbed a quick but small four-point lead and never relinquished it to come away with a tough but wellearned victory.

U/14 girls (coach Matt Ogle) The girls played five games in the last round of NJL in Coffs Harbour and with only five players this was a tremendous effort. The drive and heart shown by each individual on the team were amazing. The games they played were not the only things they won. They won the respect and admiration of opposition

coaches and parents. Heading into the final round of NJL the girls had only lost one game from seven, the first game of the season, to Coffs Harbour. The U/14 girls finished as minor premiers on the NJL ladder and they will face Tamworth in a qualifying final for the Championship. In their first year of NJL competition this is an exceptional achievement and the players are to be congratulated on their fantastic performance and attitude throughout the season.

U/16 girls (coach Matt Ogle) The U/16 girls played five games at the last round of NJL in Coffs Harbour and after a heavy injury toll won just one, but contested strongly throughout. The U/16 Beez girls finished fourth on the ladder, qualifying them for the finals. Go the Beez.

Countback golf victory for Griffiths at Teven

Singles final contenders Troy Makin (L) and Ben Sweeney from Ocean Shores Bowling club. Photo supplied

Jamie Ewin and Andrew Moroney had a 23–14 victory over Michael Lardi and Trent Foreman. Sunday’s match saw Clint Marsh and Geoff Flick run out 22–12 winners over Phill Brassington and Ian Weir. Club results for Thursday July 20 included Bob McGuire, Mike Nicholls and Michael Burke defeating

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Clint Marsh, Tony Baggio and Larry Henry 29–11. Ray Breckenridge, Ian Carlin and Kerry Roberts defeated Robert Rays, Phil Brassington and Paul Perry 26–14. While Peter Andrew, Bob Rose and Gary Porter won over Peter Andrew (swinging lead), Michael Lardi and Lee Roberts 23–17.

Ray Griffiths collected the win after a countback put him ahead of Rex Nixon at last week’s nine-hole Stableford, which was also the fifth round of the Point Score Championship for the Teven Golf Club’s men’s championship. Griffiths and Nixon ended the day on 21 points. Ball run down: Chris Gee 20, John Selwood 19, Robert Tillman 19, Greg Unwin 18, Geoff Colnan 18, Bill Wayte 18, Ian Coochiroff 18. NTPs: fourth Chris Gee; eigth Bill Wayte (within a flag length). Putting: Robert Tillman (11 putts).

Ray Griffiths (R) pipped Rex Nixon via a countback of their nine-hole stableford encounter at Teven. Photo supplied

Next game is this Saturday July 29: a nine-hole Stableford plus two-man aggregate Stableford – this will also be the

sixth and final round of the Pointscore Championship (6.15am start for a 6.30am shotgun tee off).

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Airborne skaters bring RUKKUS to Mullumbimby

Local rider ready to win his first national motorcross championship

More than a hundred skateboard riders and spectators turned out at the Mullumbimby skate park two weeks ago for the latest instalment of the region’s skate competitions RUKKUS 2017. The young riders were particularly keen, ready and determined to show off the new tricks they’ve been working on since the region’s last skate comp, Battle @ Bruns, in April, Berri Drum from the Byron Youth Service said. BYS put on a free barbecue with food donated by generous local businesses such as Byron Bay Pork & Meats, Mullumbimby IGA and Mullum Hot Bread. The event was hosted by BYS in collaboration with Byron Skateboard School and funded by Byron Shire Council. Age-group winners received prizes donated by sponsors Stash House, Truckstop, Skull Candy and G Spot.

Local motorcross rider Lachlan Stanford won two heats of the Australian Off-Road Championship on the weekend in Kyogle and now leads the competition and is in a good position to win his first national title. Rounds nine and ten of the national competition were held at Kyogle in conditions the Byron Bay-based rider found to his liking. ‘The technical track with a single trial and lots of offcamber sections really suits my style. You also have to avoid making mistakes and we definitely stayed tidy throughout the whole weekend,’ Lachlan said. Prior to the weekend Lachlan had equal points with rival Lyndon Snodgrass, but after besting him twice on the weekend he has jumped to the top of the leaderboard with just two rounds of competition left to race.

It was on for young and old alike at Mullum’s RUKKUS 2017 on sunny and fine Sunday July 16. Photo supplied

‘The support from community, families and volunteers is what has made the event possible,’ Berri said. ‘With the resurgence of skateboarding among the next generation of youth we’re seeing a cross-generational family sport’.

Winners: Girls: Ashleigh Hill, Chloe Covell and Amy Stephens. U/8 Boys: Oscar Sout-

herden, Jake Thatcher and Ryder Johnson. U/12s Boys: Josh Godword, Sumanyu Black and Nakula Boag. U/16s Boys: Bailey Ryan, Riley McComb and Charlie Holland. Open: Isaac Roxburgh, Michael Mitchell, Sam Windhorst Keep an eye on bys.org.au for future skate comps and other youth events.

Wilko keeps the lead after the great waves of J-Bay

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Lachlan Stanford won two heats of the Australian Off-Road Championship on the weekend. Photo supplied

Lachlan has been riding professionally for four years but has never won a national championship. ‘I needed a good weekend, now I’m leading the comp,’ he said. Lachlan rides for the Husqvarna Enduro Team in the E3 category of motorcross

for bikes up to 500cc. ‘Its was great to have the edge on Lyndon today and the last rounds at Omeo will be on grass track as well so that suits me just fine,’ he said. The two final rounds of the championship will be held in Omeo, Victoria, over August 5–6.

Locals shine at Byron’s Night of Fights

And the winner is… Issac Tisdell. Photo Ryan March Photography Matt Wilkinson on the wall at J-Bay. Photo WSL

The Corona J-Bay Open in South Africa was blessed with amazing waves and groundbreaking performances with Filipe Toledo taking the win and setting new standards of performance on the legendary walls of Jeffreys Bay. Byron Bay’s Matt Wilkinson has retained the Jeep Leaders Yellow jersey with a quarterfinal finish that sees him keep his slender 250point lead over his rivals. As if the day hadn’t been crazy enough, the opening quarterfinal between Mick Fanning and Gabriel Medina had to be paused as a large Great White shark invited himself into the lineup. When the surfers returned

to the water, 1977 World Champion surfer Shaun Tomson predicted there would be four ten-point rides for the day. He was right. The day boasted some of the best waves ever seen in competition, and it also had a very good claim to be one of the standout days in professional surfing history.

Local groms

Our local junior and grommet surfers continue to shine with excellent performances and some great results at the NSW Junior Surfing Titles incorporating the NSW School Surfing Titles and the NSW Grommet Titles. 46 July 26, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

Nyxie Ryan won the U/16 Girls Allstars competition representing Byron Bay High School and also came fourth in the U/16 Girls NSW State Junior Surfing Titles then teamed up with Kobi Curtis to win the U/16 Girls NSW State High School Mark Richards Shield representing Byron Bay High School. Touma Cameron and Duke Wrencher claimed third in the U/16 Boys Mark Richards Shield for Byron Bay High School. The event was run in good waves at Bonny Hills and determined the qualifiers for the NSW Junior Team for the 2017 Surf Dive N Ski Australian Junior Titles.

A loud, capacity crowd watched numerous bouts across a range of disciplines including professional boxing, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts when the Cavanbah Centre hosted Byron Bay’s Night of Fights earlier this month. It was a good night for Kingscliff local Josh Frederiksen, who beat the

number-five-ranked light heavyweight fighter in New Zealand, who was especially flown in for the match-up. Byron Bay’s ‘local legend’ Issac Tisdell also won his professional boxing debut against Trevor Loomes from Perth. The night also included the finale of one of Mixed Martial Art’s fasting growing

programs worldwide Wimp 2 Warrior. ‘The night was a massive success. All the Wimp to Warrior contestants were amazing, as well,’ Nick Midgley from Kingscliff Boxing Stables said. The event was organised by the Kingscliff gym in conjunction with local gym, Extreme Mixed Martial Arts.

Lismore ready to host Masters Games Lismore is set to host the 10th biennial Masters Games including competitions across 14 sports over September 22–24, 2017. On the action side the games will feature baseball, cricket, dressage, golf, hockey, lawn bowls, mini-lympics,

netball, oztag, softball, swimming and a fitness challenge. There is also a large social program including a welcome lunch, free entry to the Lismore Cup and food vouchers for local restaurants. Former test cricketer Adam Gilchrist is the ambas-

sador for the games. Closing date for registrations is August 18, 2017. Hundreds of mature-age competitiors are expected from across Queensland and New South Wales and they will join more than 250 local volunteer organisers.

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Art group Bangalow Local artists sought to run regular painting/drawing group in various media. The Bangalow Men’s Shed has a meeting room that can fit 8–10 people. Contact: John 0403 346 494 if interested, with ideas, or you’re a specialist teacher.

U3A Ballina/Byron Enjoy a poetry session on 1 August, 10am, at the RSL, Mullumbimby. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.

Red Cross AGM Everyone is very welcome to come along to the Bangalow Red Cross AGM on Friday 28 July, 10am in the Bangalow RSL Hall.

Camera club

Coffee?

Riding for the Disabled

Art installation

Table Tennis

Ballina Camera Club digital meeting to be held Thursday 27 July, 6.3pm, Kentwell Community Centre, corner Moon Street and Bangalow Road. New members welcome. Enquiries phone Mark at Ballina Arts and Framing on 6686 6915.

Guess Who’s Coming for Coffee: guest speaker is Gunlea from Ballina region for Refugees on Tuesday 1 August, 10am, at the Anglican Church, 14 Kingsley St, Byron Bay. Share delicious morning tea.

Open day 377 Houghlahans Creek Rd, Teven on Sunday 30 July, 10am–3pm. For more information call Beatrice on 0439 371 210 or look online at http://rdaballina. org.au/.

Canteens by Greg Furney at The Art Cube, Byron Shire Council foyer, Mullumbimby, 3–31 July.

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

Bangalow AGM

Book launch

Bangalow Chamber of Commerce AGM 9 August, 5.30pm. RSVPs essential and membership renewal by 1 August. Email admin@bangalow.biz.

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.

Probus club The Brunswick Valley Probus Club meeting Tuesday 1 August, Ocean Shores Country Club. Starts 10am sharp. Guest speaker Mr Peter Smith. Enquiries Margaret 6680 3316.

Friendship tea Ladies Friendship Morning Tea will be held in the Uniting Church Hall on Wednesday 2 August, 10am, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Note for August only: It is being held one week earlier. Contact 6685 1487.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: The Spiritual Life revealed through Fiction. The novel Melissa and Kasho by Camilla Chance. Thursday 27 July, 1–3pm, Uniting Church, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

OS Art Expo Opening night of the 14th Ocean Shores Art Expo at Ocean Shores Public School is Friday 27 August, 7pm. The exhibition runs 10am–4pm over the weekend. Dangerously Poetic will be performing works on Spirit of the Land from 1.30pm on Sunday. Info at www.osartexpo.com.

Garden makeover Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary (working for Byron Central Hospital) is holding a raffle during July and August (drawn 1/9/17) for a $500 garden makeover including 2nd and 3rd prizes. Tickets $2. Enquiries Debbie 6684 2449, Judy 6685 2884 or Jenny 6684 3561.

Exercise workshop Free workshop for rehab, movement and health with Kriss Hendy at Bangalow Bowlo, 6.30pm, Tuesday 8 August. Gold coin donation.

Stepping On Stepping On is a free seven-week program for people aged 65+ to help build knowledge, strength and confidence to prevent falls, to stay active and independent. Call 6620 2553 to register or to find out more.

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

Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.

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

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

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

Breast Cancer Support Byron Breast Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Wednesday 12–2pm at Byron Community Cabin (old Girl Guides Hall) in Carlyle Street. Enquiries Linda 0413 668 828.

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

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

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

Language exchange

on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.

Handicraft Group Weekly handicraft group in Mullumbimby CWA Rooms each 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month throughout 2017. New handicrafters welcome. Enquiries Margaret Mudge 6684 2956.

and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information visit www.codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.

Choirs

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.

Bay Community Singers is a singalong group for seniors and anyone else Wednesdays Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Entry by donation. 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanffy.com.au. Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays at Ocean Shores 6.45pm-8.45pm. Eclectic and catchy repertoire. Ph 042 536 3589. Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Timber Slab factory, Jubilee Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome.

Rainbow Dragons

ManTime

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.

Calling all fellas who as a boy or man went on a Pathways, Making Men or Men2B Rite of Passage camp: Monday night men’s group 7–9.30pm at the CWA Hall Mullum. Email mantime.mullum@ gmail.com or call Karim 0403 755 192.

Carers’ support

Op shops

Sex & Love Addicts Anon Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is peer-support group of men and women for whom sex and/or romance have become a problem. For details of weekly meetings, phone 0452 074 974 or visit www.slaa.org.au.

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.

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.

Drug support groups

Potters & Sculptors

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.

Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors at the Community Art Gallery at the Drill Hall, is open every Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Mullum Market Day) 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture crafted by local artisans for sale, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum. potters@yahoo.com.au

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

Museums

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

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CWA Bangalow Interested women are welcome Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm and the second Monday evening of each month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA rooms for craft and friendship. Rooms are open daily Monday–Saturday 9am–noon.

Toastmasters

Timebanking Timebanking can help you build a network of support within your community through sharing skills. For more: Northern Rivers Community Gateway 6621 7397.

Volunteers sought Volunteers sought for Northern Rivers Volunteering, representing over 100 community organisations. Info 6621 7397

Bridge club 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.

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.

Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay; www.byronbaytoastmasters. org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday Prebytarian Church Hall, 101 Stuart Street Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Ashni 0439 843 657 or Mani on 0488 433 047.

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CoDA

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

Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a worldwide network of groups of men

#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.

U3A discussion group

Social table tennis every Monday at 10.30am at South Golden Beach Community Centre. Phone 0435 780 017.

Care for Wildlife

BPA AGM The Juicy Years: 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.

Tweed Palliative Support

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.

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.

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 phone Trevor 0439 779 577.

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Backlash For those who like to follow local court cases it comes as no surprise that Byron Bay tops a list of the state’s regional drink-driving hotspots, according to NSW Police. The Bay saw 205 of its driving inebriates charged up to the end of the financial year, while Tweed Heads could manage only 79. Surprisingly we didn’t make it into the top ten for drug-driving while Armidale excelled with 174 charges. Q Q Q Q

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Judging by reports on the arrival of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea in Australia – http://bit.ly/supergon – it seems that holding hands is the only safe sex these days, though one would be wise to check under the other person’s fingernails for bacteria. Alternatively, we find in Kurt Vonnegut’s wonderful novel Cat’s Cradle the sacred texts of Bokononism, which introduce us to boko-maru – an intimate act consisting of prolonged contact between the naked soles of the feet of two persons. It is said to be the ‘mingling of souls’. If you have been an energiser bunny with several colleagues in the field

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A reunion is being planned for the Watego family, they of Wategos Beach fame, for September 30 at Cudgen Creek Reserve. Those interested in being involved can contact Robyn Tait (nee Watego) on 0477 157 407 or robbykt60@ gmail.com. The removal of the apostrophe from the beach name has caused consternation in the past but it’s standard practice of the Geographical Names Board (gnb. nsw.gov.au) these days. Q Q Q Q

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