Byron Shire Echo – Issue 32.09 – 09/08/2017

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Byron Council objects to Kids enjoy their day at writers festival Bangalow ‘food hub’ Aslan Shand

Byron Shire councillors voted in favour of an urgency motion to object to the rural industries food precinct proposal on Lismore Road, Bangalow, at last week’s Council meeting.

Councillors requested that a staff member submit the objection to the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) on the grounds of ‘excessive bulk and scale of buildings and infrastructure’, lack of clarity of changing costs of project, traffic, wastewater treatment, impacts on local koala and platypus populations and ‘failure to outline the need for such a large food industry precinct’.

The JRPP will commence consideration of the development application (DA) from August 17. Mayor Simon Richardson has declared a conflict of interest and recused himself from the panel.

His alternate will be wildlife

ecologist David Milledge.

During public access Bangalow resident Ean Jones said the community ‘had examined the DA and has come to the conclusion that this is inappropriate for a heritage town like Bangalow… and that it sets a catastrophic precedent’ in law.

The mayor also tabled a petition containing 1,768 signatures from residents objecting to the development.

In addition 400 submissions have been lodged in relation to the DA. A public briefing will be held by the JRPP on August 17. You don’t need to have put in a submission to speak but you do need to register. To register email enquiry@planningpanels.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 8217 2060 before 4pm on August 15.

Councillors nonetheless highlighted the need for a food hub within the Shire to support local agricultural and food development in the right location.

Have say on hospital site What will happen to the Mullumbimby hospital site now that the Byron Shire Council have the option to purchase it for $1?

Now is your chance to get involved and help guide decision making.

Applications are open for people interested in being involved in the project reference group that will look at ways the site can be used for the benefit of the community.

According to a Council media release, the group ‘will work with Council staff to develop a community engagement strategy that gives

the community and all stakeholders a genuine and meaningful voice in the development of the hospital hill site.

‘It will also provide advice and recommendations to Council on the best outcomes for the site, taking into consideration the ideas and views of the community.’

Nominations close on August 24.

Information about the Mullumbimby Hospital Site Project Reference Group is available at www. byron.nsw.gov.au/project-referencegroup or call David Roysten-Jennings on 6626 7171.

Celebrating their three-and-a-halfth birthday at Kids Big Day Out at the Byron Writers Festival, Amelie and Alessandra – or is it Alessandra and Amelie? – make friends with the letter O. See more festival photos on page 35. Photo Jeff ‘Seeking Words Of Wisdom, Letter B’ Dawson

Byron Writers Festival wrapped up a successful 21st year last weekend with more than 130 writers, thinkers and commentators from across Australia and around the world converging on the festival grounds at Elements of Byron to discuss, debate, and enlighten. Festival director Edwina Johnson said the resounding highlight of the festival for her was the incredible generosity of the writers.

‘The connections made at the festival – between the writers and the audience – can be profound,’ Ms Johnson said. ‘It’s so gratifying to know that visitors will carry stories back to their own communities, extending conversations started at

the festival far and wide. Whether that be about human rights, the environment, reflecting on national identity, refugees, or indeed talking about great books. Another of the great joys of the festival is seeing children of all ages transported by their favourite story-tellers.’

Sold-out Saturday Festival Saturday sold out and overall there were 70,000 individual session attendances by more than 12,000 patrons throughout the entire festival period that included 117 onsite sessions, 14 workshops, 20 offsite feature events, the schools program and the festival road trip to townships.

The top-selling books at Mary Ryan’s festival bookstore were Working Class Boy by Jimmy Barnes, The Song of Trees by David Haskell, Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe, Songs of a War Boy by Deng Adut and Ben Mckelvey, and Fight Like a Girl by Clementine Ford.

Festival chair Jennifer St George said, ‘A convivial atmosphere of community pervaded the entire festival, owed in large part to the extraordinary work of more than 200 volunteers who put everything into delivering the best experience possible for our patrons.’

For more festival higlights visit www.byronwritersfestival.com/ blog.

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Byron icon Mac’s closes its doors Big Ride wheels into the Bay

While you may not be able to get a mass-produced Big Mac in Byron Bay, for the last 50 years Mac’s Store on Old Bangalow Road has been making bespoke burgers. Unfortunately the Gell family, Rob, Gordon, Cathy, Bonnie and Steve, have closed the doors for the last time. Photo Jeff ‘Thick Shake’ Dawson

Thieves target Suffolk Park community garden Darren Coyne

Volunteers at the Suffolk Park Community Garden in Beech Drive have been left disheartened after thieves have targeted their garden shed, stealing much-needed equipment at the weekend. Garden coordinator Ayesha SalazarMartinez said the lock on the shed had been kicked off and

the thieves have stolen tools including a spade, rake and a lawnmower.

It’s not the first time the garden – which is located in Beech Drive near the soccer fields and skatepark – has been targeted by thieves and vandals. ‘We had just bought the shed because it happens too often,’ she said.

‘We raised the money for

the shed ourselves because we receive no government assistance.

‘The break-in is very disappointing to us because everything we had was donated.

We can’t afford to keep buying tools.’

Anyone with information about the break-in should contact Byron police on 6685 9499.

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Byron Friends of Palestine welcomed 20 Big Ride for Palestine cyclists who pedalled 200km from Brisbane on the weekend.

The riders were fed felafels, hummus, soup and cake.

According to the Australian Big Ride website (www.

thebigrideaustralia.weebly. com) the ride is ‘marking the 50th anniversary of Israel’s military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza strip (the Occupied Palestinian Territories) in 1967 when 300,000 Palestinians were made refugees and their villages ethnically cleansed.

‘The Big Ride gives participants and volunteers a chance to open a dialogue with each other and the community about the situation in Palestine. We will also be raising money to donate to APHEDA for the Hebron Children’s education project.’

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Govt gives nod to Parklands The company behind Splendour in the Grass and the Falls Music and Arts Festival wants the right to hold events of up to 50,000 people at the North Byron Parklands site on a permanent basis.

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is now waiting on the applicant’s environmental impact statement for the proposal, which would then be exhibited for public comment. The application coincides with an assessment report from the Department which says the company will be allowed to continue its gigs at the site for another 20 months.

The assessment report has been sent for a final decision to the independent Planning Assessment Commission,

which considers that the trial period for outdoor events of up to 35,000 patrons can be extended to August 2019.

The Department’s acting director for key sites and industry assessments Mike Young said, ‘We received more than 600 submissions from the public, government agencies and community groups when the modification was on exhibition. More than 80 per cent of submissions were in support of the proposal.’

Music festivals have been held at the site for the last four years as part of a trial period granted by the Planning Assessment Commission in 2012.

‘There are conditions imposed under the approval to

minimise impacts,’ Mr Young said. ‘This includes strict noise limits during events and measures to ensure traffic impacts are minimised.

‘The Department’s compliance officers have also attended a number of events, including the recent Splendour in the Grass, to monitor compliance on the site.’

An economic study for Falls Festival 2014/15 and Splendour in the Grass 2015 found that these two events contributed more than $100 million, created nearly 200 full-time jobs and took up 28,995 room nights in accommodation within the Byron local government area and 7,721 room nights in other areas of northern NSW over a period of eight days.

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A horse was euthanased and buried at a property near Lismore on Sunday after it was confirmed the animal had the deadly Hendra virus.

NSW chief veterinary officer Dr Christine Middlemiss said the 12-year-old Welsh Pony mare was noticed to be unusually quiet and disoriented by its owners last Thursday.

‘A private veterinarian took samples from the horse on Friday; it was also found to be suffering fever, increased respiration, poor circulation and grinding its teeth,’ said Dr Middlemiss.

Another horse and two

dogs in contact with the infected horse are also being monitored.

Dr Middlemiss said the property is now under movement restrictions by north coast Local Land Services.

‘Most Hendra virus cases have occurred in Queensland or northern NSW, but cases could occur wherever there are flying foxes or in horses that had recent contact with flying foxes prior to movement.’

This is the third case of the deadly infection in unvaccinated horses in less than four weeks and the NSW Department of Primary Industries

(DPI) continues to remind horse owners to be vigilant.

Dr Middlemiss said horse owners should discuss a Hendra virus vaccination strategy with their veterinarian.

‘Vaccination remains the most effective way of reducing the risk of Hendra virus infection in horses,’ she said, ‘but good biosecurity and personal hygiene measures should always be practised in conjunction with it.’

If your vet is unavailable you can call a district veterinarian with the Local Land Services or the Animal Biosecurity Emergency Hotline on 1800 675 888.

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Chinese students enjoy local culture Bringing together culture and creating opportunities for learning and shared experience between students and teachers from GuiXi and Shangrao cities in JiangXi province in China and Mullumbimby High School last week was a great success, according to organiser Katie Grubb from Mandarin Pathways. The kids got to enjoy a range of learning experiences at Mullum High and there was a spontaneous Australia v China table-tennis tournament at lunchtime.

‘Mullumbimby High School is embracing the 21st century learning skills that our youth are going to need for their future in an amazing way and are quite innovative in their learning programs,’ said Katie.

Welcome to country took place at Mullumbimby Community Gardens and the ten teachers and 61 students were hosted by 29 local families where they were able to get an insight into Australian life.

Chinese students and teachers watch the preparations of Indigenous performers Coedie Ochre Warrah and Mundara Baker. Photo Jeff Dawson

‘They like the way our children are taught independence, like helping make their school lunches or doing chores around the house,’ said Katie. ‘In China the kids do nothing like this because their lives are filled up with such a regimented study schedule.’

The clean environment where kids could run around barefoot, the stars and the friendly people were also highlights.

‘They said they were surprised at how friendly Australians are. They mostly learn about our country through the political things

that are published and Australia doesn’t actually look that good overseas.’

On the final night host families came together and had a picnic and fire where ‘the Chinese kids learnt how to roast marshmallows on the fire and said they had the best time ever’.

Council calls for federal approach to coastal hazards Aslan Shand

Councillors voted 8–1 last week to ‘write to our local members of parliament calling for a coordinated national approach to managing coastal hazards… To submit a bid to host the 27th NSW Coastal Conference in 2018 and the next unallocated Australian Coastal Councils Conference’ and if these ‘are unsuccessful, staff prepare a report on the implications of holding an event in Byron Shire, inviting key experts in coastal management.’

They also invited coastal engineer Angus Gordon to ‘share his insights on the Col-

laroy tripper wall for possible adoption within Byron Shire.’

Both Cr Hackett and the mayor Simon Richardson highlighted the failure of the state government in responding to this issue ‘the coastal zone management plan (CZMP) was submitted 12 months ago,’ and we’ve still had no response, said the mayor.

The increasing pressure on Belongil in the future owing to further development was a key motivating force for an invitation to Angus Gordon to address Council. Mr Gordon was instrumental in the development in the late 1970s of the tripper wall in

Dee Why that has seen dunes being reinstated following extensive storm damage.

‘We are getting nothing back from our state government. I heard that we could do something in the meantime that is inexpensive while we wait for the governments to get back to us,’ said Cr Hackett.

The motion was opposed

by Cr Alan Hunter who said that they had already chosen ‘the least-cost path out of the six options for the maintenance of the beach and coast’ previous studies’ expensive consultations had provided to Council.

‘We need to move on… I

can’t believe we are spending money on this,’ he said.

Repower clean energy Community Owned Renewable Energy Mullumbimby (COREM) has partnered with Enova Community and Zero Emissions Byron to create Repower Byron Shire.

Repower is an alliance of state and national organisations coordinated to drive a transition to a clean energy future. It’s about switching on people power to improve the affordability and ensure the reliability of renewable energy while cutting carbon emissions.

Repower works with households to reduce unnecessary electricity usage, demystify solar PV and source ethical electricity from a retailer who supports renewables over coal and gas. The goal is to make electricity use climate friendly.

Mullumbimby Creek’s Tristran Parade is the first street in Byron Shire to be introduced to Repower. The movement resembles Lock the Gate, by encouraging community action, so a meeting will be held for Tristran Parade residents to pass the Clean Energy Future baton to their neighbours in Brushbox Drive on Sunday August 27.

‘The choice is ours to have locally made renewable energy that ensures our air and water is clean and healthy for our families and generations that follow,’ a spokesperson said.

For more information Brushbox/Tristran residents can contact Nina Bishop on 0422 684 683 or if you want to bring Repower to your street contact dave@corem.org.au.

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Council welcomes roundabout funds News that the federal government will fund a new roundabout at the Ewingsdale Road/ Bayshore Drive intersection at Byron Bay has been applauded by the Byron Shire mayor Simon Richardson.

‘This is great news for the whole community and it will be a huge relief for all those making the trip along Ewingsdale Road, to and from the Byron Bay Arts and Industry precinct to work every day,’ Cr Richardson said.

‘The federal government’s grant of $2.6million means a really important infrastructure project will be delivered sooner, and it also frees up

the money we had set aside for that project to get to work on other critical road projects in the Byron Shire.

‘Ewingsdale Road carries up to 20,000 cars a day during quieter times of the year and the volume of traffic gets heavier during peak seasons.

‘Businesses, including tradespeople, often find it very difficult to get in and out of Byron Bay so the new roundabout will improve things considerably.

‘Council is currently building a new roundabout at Sunrise on Ewingsdale Road, so when this is finished, and the Bayshore Drive rounda-

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bout is completed, a trip in or out of Byron Bay should be much better.’

Council’s application for funding was one of 500 received by the federal government and only 100 were successful.

‘Council’s staff are to be commended for the work they did on the submission,’ Cr Richardson said.

‘We’re thankful the federal government has recognised the need for improved infrastructure in Byron Bay,’ he said.

The federal government grant is from its Building Better Regions fund.

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The Circus Arts Performance Troupe has been training hard since receiving their invitation to the Tasmanian Circus Festival to be held in January 2018, where they will perform new group and solo acts. While the kids are sweating away their evenings and weekends in training, their parents are providing extra support through the not-for-profit organisation Friends of the Circus.

Friends of the Circus are a group of parents who organise fundraisers to help make these opportunities possible.

With this support, Circus Arts Performance Troupe students have performed regularly at major festivals such as Splendour in the Grass and Bluesfest.

The troupe has also introduced new, advanced equipment into their training regimen, including a fast track, teeterboard and an aerial counterweighting system.

The Friends’ current mission is to raise the funds for travel and expenses for the troupe to get to Tasmania.

Saturday August 19 Friends of the Circus are hosting the

fundraising event ‘Curryoke’ at Circus Arts Byron Bay. The night includes curry, a silent auction, entertainment from the Bollywood Sisters and the Circus Arts performers plus karaoke for all.

Curryoke starts at 6pm at 17 Centennial Circuit, Arts & Industry Park, Byron Bay. Meal and show cost $25, event entry (no meal) $15, and there is a ten per cent discount for groups of eight or more To book call 6685 6566 or email info@friendsofthecircus.org.au.

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Geoff Wright has now wedged the doors open to Lucky Boy Analogue Recording Studio in Byron, hoping to achieve a more ‘organic’ approach to recording, both in the way the finished product sounds and the way it is produced and delivered.

‘There is a definite undercurrent of a preference for up-and-coming bands to record in analogue, just as there is a resurgence in bands going back to playing electric guitars and drums,’ says Geoff.

‘There is a level of audio quality that has been missing from the industry for years; my vision is to bring it back by reviving analogue recording.’

In addition to touring as a musician with a myriad of international acts including Tina Turner, Procol Harum, Tina Arena and John Farnham, Geoff ran a major recording studio called Fleetwood, located in Melbourne.

He has recently taken on as partner in the studio new Byron Bay resident Scott Dorsey, who happens to be Engelbert Humperdinck’s son and former manager. Scott

Geoff Wright and Scott Dorsey at the Lucky Boy Analogue Recording Studio mixing desk. Photo Jeff Dawson

has worked with Elton John, Slash, Gene Simmons, Rob Thomas, Fergie and Carlos Santana, to name a few.

Talent search Their first major project together is a nationwide talent search they are calling BuBs (Best Unsigned Bands), hoping to find the perfect first act to sign to their label, Lucky Boy Productions.

Although the finals will be held in Byron Bay in December, submissions will be accepted from any part of the country.

‘You don’t have to hail from this beautiful town to enter but you will need to be

prepared to play live at the finals here in Byron Bay in December,’ says Scott.

When asked what sort of band they are both looking for, Geoff says, ‘If your singer needs autotune, if your drummer needs time correction and you need to cut and paste your arrangements to make the chorus fit, why would you want to be in a recording studio?

‘Our ideal band would be one that is producing the goods live, that has good songs, well arranged and well played.’

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Caton now face of CSG protest Eight months into the making of their new film, local duo Cloudcatcher Media has launched a trailer and the farmers who are producing the project have launched a Chuffed crowdfunder, to complete post-production and host what they hope will be free screenings.

The film Sacrifice Zone is a unique look at the fight against CSG and, unlike many other films, this project aims to stop a gasfield before it starts.

Echo journalist Eve Jeffery and Cloudcatcher partner David Lowe were approached by the Great Artesian Basin Protection Group in February to start immediately on an answer to mining company Santos’s Narrabri Gas Project EIS that is currently under consideration.

‘We are really determined to stop this mining project,’ says Ms Jeffery. ‘The farmers out west realise what a powerful medium filmmaking is and instead of waiting to record the damage and aftermath of the disaster, they

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enlisted our help to try to stop it in its tracks, before the project is sanctioned by the government.’

Ms Jeffery says the film is also unique in that it has a vast wall of experts to stand between the Pilliga Forest and Santos. ‘Anything they can throw at us, we have an answer for. We have the proof!’

Filming in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, and from Moree to Willow Tree and Warren, the Cloudcatcher crew interviewed more than 50 experts, residents and farmers covering every aspect of the proposal, which ‘threatens to spread to vast areas of NSW if it gets the green light from government’.

‘We hope to launch the

film late September’, said Ms Jeffery. ‘We are really happy that Chuffed accepted GABPG’s application to crowdfund.

‘Chuffed only crowdfunds non-profit and social enterprise projects. That’s it.’

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Council scores $260k for Railway Park makeover Byron Shire Council has been awarded $260,000 from the NSW government’s Tourism Demand Driver Infrastucture Fund for the start of the revitalisation of the Railway Square precinct in Byron Bay. The Railway Square precinct includes Railway Park, the Visitor Information Centre and the nearby carpark.

It is one of 12 town-centre projects identified in the Byron Bay Town Masterplan that was completed last year.

Visitors centre ‘The first part of this project will be the refurbishment of the Byron Visitors Centre, which will celebrate Byron’s heritage and history as well as provide improved facilities for tourists,’ said Shannon Burt, Council’s director of sustainable economy and environment.

will be extended, and muchimproved recreation and leisure spaces will be created.

‘We’re working with the community through the Byron Bay Master Plan Leadership Group to realise this vision which Council believes will create a vibrant and totally new space for locals and visitors.’

An image from the Byron Bay Town Master Plan, which shows a possible redevelopment of Railway Park.

‘The renovated Visitors Centre will be the foundation for the Railway Square Revitalisation project, which will see the area around the existing Railway Park become the central meeting place in Byron for the community, businesses, artists and visitors.

‘Concept plans show Railway Park

Request for quotes A request for quotes for the refurbishment for the Byron Visitors Centre will be advertised this week.

The total investment for the start of the Railway Square precinct is $520,000.

This includes the NSW government grant of $260,000 and $210,000 from Byron Shire Council.

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Swell times ahead at Currumbin The Swell Sculpture Festival at Currumbin is now celebrating its 15th year and Byron Shire artists will once again be involved in the free ten-day exhibition on Currumbin Beach from September 8 till 17.

Fifty artworks will be on show. The exhibition will include works by renowned Indigenous artist Michael Nelson Jagamara, as well as crowd favourite Monte Lupo and father-and-son duo Philip and Alex Piperides, with Philip also leading masterclasses at this year’s festival.

More than 275,000 visitors are expected to descend on the beach as artists vie for a range of coveted awards valued at more than $25,000, including the major award of $15,000.

‘Swell is highly regarded as a platform of wide exposure for both emerging and established artists, and we are

The ongoing saga of Cr Alan Hunter’s development application for a self-storage facility on his property at the end of Pinegroves Road in Myocum continues as councillors in confidential session handed responsibility for the DA to general manager Ken Gainger.

Under the two-point motion moved by Cr Michael Lyon and seconded by mayor Simon Richardson the GM can enter into consent orders and modify the development application or a s34 conciliation agreement subject to appropriate conditions to be finalised under delegation.

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incredibly proud to present works by several new artists this year, alongside sculptures by artists who have contributed to the evolution of Swell over a number of years,’ said

founding director and curator Natasha Edwards.

Selected artists include 32 from Queensland, 11 from NSW, two from Western Australia, and three from Victo-

ria, as well as international artists. Mullumbimby artist Potts is the site manager for the eighth year in a row.

See more online at www. swellsculpture.com.au.

proposal to pass the responsibility for the Hunter matters to the GM. ‘The residents have objected to the development, the councillors have overwhelmingly objected to it – what’s to negotiate?

‘The worry is that the councillors will be able to resile from the nearly unanimous decision that they made last year by handballing the responsibility to the GM, whose interest will be more in settling the issue quickly and amicably rather than pursuing the interests of the residents or concerning himself with the setting of a dangerous precedent for the rural lands in this Shire.’

Cr Hunter declared a pecuniary interest and Paul Spooner declared a non-pecuniary interest in the matter

and left the chamber.

In other motions all councillors voted that the Mullumbimby hospital site be reclassified as ‘operational’ rather than community land.

The decision was primarily based around the need to satisfy leasing conditions for the Coolamon Villa nursing home. (See story page 1.)

Ho w e v e r, M at t h e w O’Reilly, representing Community Alliance for Byron Shire, highlighted the fact that future councils could potentially sell off the land under this classification.

‘We have to bear in mind that the last council sold off land to meet the Fit For The Future targets,’ he said. ‘Just be aware of how we can put protections in place to secure it into the future.’

Again it was all in favour

of the proposed addition of a second storey to the old ANZ bank in Mullumbimby to create a cafe and day spa.

Deputy mayor Basil Cameron amended the staff recommendation to clarify that the ‘treatment rooms must not be used for any form of residential occupation or as tourist and visitor accommodation’ and that bicycle parking for both customers and the community be developed using part of the section 94 funds.

Staff were able to confirm that the decorative ceiling and one of the safes would be retained.

Issues around lack of parking provisions were raised by Matthew O’Reilly who felt that they were not adequate, considering that there is already significant pressure on parking in the town.

Labor bed tax plan draws flak from business NSW Labor’s support for a trial bed tax in Byron Bay has drawn flak from accommodation providers and others. Jordan Condo, director of corporate and government affairs at holiday rental website Stayz, said, ‘Stayz is concerned this policy decision has been made without understanding of the disastrous impact a bed tax will have on Byron Bay’s tourism-based economy.

‘Short-term rental accommodation is a key driver of local economic uplift and local job creation. The treatment

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‘While Airbnb have indicated their support for the bed tax proposal, the definition of the new tax conveniently suits the interests of their platform. Therefore, their endorsement is selfinterested and can’t be taken seriously.

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rental accommodation in Byron Bay is fit-for-purpose and continues to add to the success story of Byron Bay.’ A group called the Australian Taxpayers’ Alliance (ATA) condemned NSW Labor and Byron Labor councillors for their proposal. ‘The tax will inflict undue burden on tourists and visitors, will hurt Byron Bay’s visitor and tourism economy and sets a disturbing precedent for the rest of NSW,’ ATA spokesperson Satyajeet Marar said.

‘Most visitors to Byron Bay and other NSW tourist spots

are families. Families are already struggling to make ends meet with rising costs of living and inflation.

‘The proposed tax increase is not just unfair, it is also short-sighted. The visitor and tourist economy employs 5,000 of Byron Bay’s 14,000 people and the move puts these workers and the small businesses who employ them at serious risk.

‘Visitors already pay more than $4 million in parking fees and contribute more than $500,000 through ticket levies on music festivals.’

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Million Dollar Runner Andrew Biszczak met Lola and parents Nina and Matt in Bangalow on his journey to Brisbane. Photo Tree Faerie

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare disease in which the skin blisters and peels at the slightest touch. When Bangalow couple Nina and Matt were told their newborn bundle Lola had EB three years ago, the shock soon gave way to hour upon hour of dressing the infant’s body.

EB affects every part of Lola’s life from from choosing clothes that won’t rub her, educating anyone who interacts with her on how to reduce the risk of using pressure on any part of her body,

to Lola’s own potty-training: any friction can cause the loss of skin, even natural bodily functions.

A year before Lola was born, Adelaide businessman Andrew Biszczak met Kate Turner, who was raising awareness for (EB) and fundraising for Butterfly Children like Lola around Australia.

Sadly in 2015 Kate Turner, 26, passed away from complications from the illness but Andrew continued formulating a plan to raise awareness and $1 million.

Andrew sold his house, packed up his family and left Victor Harbor in SA on April 2 and after clocking 40km a day, plans to hit Brisbane this Friday in The Million Dollar Run. Andrew met Lola last week on his passage through the Byron Shire where the two had morning tea and discussed the virtues of pink over purple.

To find out more about EB and the Butterfly Children visit themilliondollarrun. com.au.

Jen Banks with hammer in hand. This Friday August 11, 5–8pm, you can join the artists of Hammer and Hand for an evening around the fire with fabulous jewellery and metal art, live music, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere. This years’ exhibition, ‘Fired Up’, celebrates the diversity of the H&H artists, with members showing their latest collections following whatever muse has them fired up. The collective is at 1/4 Ti-Tree Place, Arts & Industry Park, Byron Bay. See more at hammerandhand.com.au. Photo Jeff ‘Metal As Anything’ Dawson

PETA urges vegan food at Council meetings After announcing its commitment to the Cities Power Partnership, Byron Shire Council is being asked to take another bite out of climate change, by serving only vegan food at official meetings, functions, and other events.

In a letter to mayor Simon Richardson, People

for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) pointed out that while the council’s goal of becoming Australia’s first zero-emissions community is admirable, it could immediately reduce its emissions without any cost to ratepayers by enjoying eco-friendly plant foods.

‘Vegan meals offer the easiest and most effective way to take a bite out of climate change,’ writes PETA associate director of campaigns Ashley Fruno.

Council also received PETA’s free vegan starter-kits.

See the letter at http:// bit.ly/petabyron.

Thank you The family of the late Colin J Hadwell would like to sincerely thank everyone who was involved in Colin’s funeral, and came to show their respect to his life and family.

To our celebrant Elizabeth, thank you for the personal touch both you and Leigh gave to your friend’s funeral.

To The Byron Bay Surf Club, thank you for your unconditional support and assistance in making Colin’s farewell so appropriate.

To Michael from Guardian Funerals, thank you for coordinating all of the hidden tasks that can not be done by a family, and all the unseen tasks in making such an event run so smoothly.

To the Byron Bay Services Club, thank you for your absolute support and generosity in organising the wake.

To the community who are continuing to make a change within this shire to prevent any further unnecessary tragedy from occurring, Thank you.

To Rohena, your love, care, and assistance during this time was invaluable. Thank you for helping guide us through each stage of this process.

Our most sincere thanks goes to the amazing people who stopped at Colin’s accident. Without their actions, it would not have been possible for our whole family to say goodbye. Thank you to all of the police, emergency and medical staff all involved. We are truly grateful for your effects and care under these circumstances.

Thank you for everyone’s condolence letters and beautiful flowers showing their love and thoughts.

Our deepest heartfelt thanks, Anne, Matthew, Aidan, Christopher and Lara.

Thank you to the countless close friends who brought meals and offered all kinds of support and assistance during this difficult time.

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John Bancroft receives $1,000 from Navy Mules and the Brunswick needlework group to support the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter service.

What is your vision for Byron Bay? Do you see it as important to be able to drive your car with surfboard on top to the main beach to check out the waves? Perhaps you would prefer the main street and the beachfront to become pedestrian only with cars being kept out of town.

A panel of 22 community representatives wants to hear from you if you have a view on how Byron should move into the future.

‘We want the community to get engaged,’ said co-chair

of the Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan Team, Donald Maughan.

‘A key principle guiding the team’s work is “Walkability” – to establish welldesigned, safe, and cycle -friendly pathways to create a sense of connectivity and flow between places and to ensure pedestrians have precedence over vehicles throughout the Byron Bay town centre,’ said the team in their recent press release.

The team has been meeting regularly since December

2016 and is keen to get projects that can be activated in the short, medium and longer terms.

If you are interested in putting forward your ideas you can submit them to Council at PlacePlanning@ byron.nsw.gov.au. Find out more at byron.nsw.gov.au/ byron-bay-masterplan and use the interactive map at http://bit.ly/Byronmap to let them know what you think is or isn’t working about their ideas so far.

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The Brunswick needlework group has been getting together to share ideas, knit scarves for the homeless and get creative for around 25 years.

In the true spirit of the group’s founder, the late Liz Watts of Mullumbimby, ‘her girls’ have carried on and recently donated $1,000 to the local arm of the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter service.

Getting together each week at the rescue squad premises in Newbury Street,

Brunswick Heads, the women work on a range of individual and group projects that give them a chance to share skills and support one another as well as their main charity, the Brunswick Valley Rescue Squad.

‘Each week we pay three dollars each and a dollar of that goes to the rescue squad,’ said member Anne Smith.

‘The rescue helicopter doesn’t charge anyone for the rescue services they provide and members spend plenty of time on street corners selling

$2 raffle tickets to raise the $5 million a year they need to stay operational,’ said community liaison officer John Bancroft.

Having started as a surf life saving service out of Ballina 35 years ago, the rescue service now operates 24/7, flying with a doctor and paramedic at all times. The new helicopter has two bed spaces and can now undertake activities such as blood transfusions in flight.

See more online at www. helirescue.com.au.

Men’s Shed addresses housing crisis Notice of Planning Assessment Commission Meeting Cultural Events Site, Tweed Valley Way and Jones Road Yelgun, MOD 2 Concept Plan and MOD 4 Project Approval MP 09_0028 The Department of Planning and Environment (DP&E) has completed its assessment of the above proposal. The application has been referred to the Planning Assessment Commission (the Commission) for determination, under the terms of the Minister’s delegation.

The Commission to determine the application comprises Mr Paul Forward (chair), Professor Zada Marie Lipman and a third commissioner to be advised.

Due to the level of public interest in the proposal, the Commission will be meeting to hear public views on the Assessment Report and recommendation, prior to determining the proposal. This is an opportunity for interested parties to comment on the DP&E’s assessment and recommended conditions of approval, before a decision is made.

The Commission meeting is scheduled to commence at 9am on Tuesday, 29 August 2017 at the Ocean Shores Community Centre, 55 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. The meeting is open to the public to observe the proceedings.

Bangalow Men’s Shed blokes Des Toms, Alan Wilton and Chris Pearl are helping local wildlife deal with their housing crisis. Photo Brian Mackney

If you wish to comment on the DP&E’s recommendation at the meeting, you must register to speak, by contacting Philippa Vale on (02) 9383 2115 before 1pm, Thursday, 24 August 2017.

The Assessment Report (including recommendation) is available on the Commission’s website www.pac.nsw.gov.au (reference: D474-17 Cultural Events Site, Tweed Valley Way and Jones Road Yelgun, MOD 2 Concept Plan and MOD 4 Project Approval MP 09_0028).

Other documents associated with the application are available on the DP&E’s website via majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au (reference: MP 09_0028 MOD 2 & 4).

Jorge Van Den Brande (02) 9383 2100 NSW Planning Assessment Commission Level 3, 201 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000 Email: pac@pac.nsw.gov.au

Please note that any information provided to the Commission may be published on the Commission’s website, unless it contains a clear statement that you do not want it to be made public. For documents provided by individuals, personal contact details, other than names, will be removed from the document before it is published. However personal information is sometimes provided to relevant government departments.

Before writing to the Commission, please read the Commission’s Privacy Statement which is available at www.pac.nsw.gov.au or by calling (02) 9383 2100.

For more information: contact Jorge Van Den Brande (02) 9383 2100.

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With the widespread clearing of old-growth trees, wildlife have experienced a major housing shortage Australiawide.

Certain birds and animals rely on very old trees to provide hollows in which to live and breed. Many of these old trees have been removed and along with them important creature housing.

By planting more trees we can provide long-term breeding habitat for the future, but in the short term we can supplement available housing by installing nesting boxes in our backyards.

With spring just around the corner, now is the time to be doing it. That’s where the Bangalow Men’s Shed comes in. The Men’s Sheds are a community-based, non-profit, non-commercial organisation that is accessible to all men.

The primary activity in the shed is the provision of a safe, friendly and healing environment where men are able to work on meaningful projects at their own pace in their own time in the company of other men.

A major objective for the shed is to advance the wellbe-

ing and health of their male members and to encourage social inclusion.

The Bangalow Men’s Shed, in a major fundraiser and in a concerted effort to encourage people to provide these critical nesting sites, is offering a range of nesting boxes suitable for parrots, owls, kookaburras, possums and other fauna.

If you would like to know more or wish to order a box for your backyard, now is the time to do it by contacting the Shed at 0413 679 201 or emailing banglowmensshed@ gmail.com for details.

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Skydive acquires ballooners

Skydive the Beach Group Limited has acquired Byron Bay Ballooning Pty Ltd. Also known as Skydive Australia, the company has already been operating a local business, Skydive Byron Bay, since 2005.

According to Skydive, Byron Bay Ballooning pro-

vides about 3,000 hot-air balloon ‘customer experiences’ a year. The business will be relocating to Skydive the Beach’s skydiving headquarters in Byron Bay within six months.

‘We are thrilled to be developing an adventure hub to support local business, while

providing a classic and beautiful way to experience the best that Byron has to offer,’ said Skydive managing director Anthony Boucaut.

Skydive also operates the Cairns Hot Air Balloon Co. Its business interests also include whitewater rafting, cruises and canyoning.

Double art bill at BSA Mullum This Friday August 11, 6–8pm, the BSA Project Space is showing its second Double Bill exhibition for 2017.

Artist Ree Hegh returns with a material study of intimacy and objects in an exhibition entitled House/Hold.

Stay close, move away. This installation-based exhibition poses the questions: How do we respond to objects we include in our everyday lives?

What are they and what do we imagine them to be?

Ree will give an onsite artist talk on Saturday August 12, 11.30am–12.30pm, where she will discuss the role of materiality and desire in our relationship to objects.

Showing with Ree is Wall to Wall, a group exhibition

An image from Ree Hegh’s upcoming exhibition.

of contemporary quilts. Local artists who work across a range of media including painting, printmaking, 3D, jewellery and film have turned their hands to quilts

as a way of keeping in touch with each other and extending their art practice.

The BSA Project Space at 112 Dalley Street is open Monday to Saturday, 10am–2pm.

Local artists support Buttery fundraiser A special event at Linnaeus Estate at Broken Head on Sunday afternoon August 13 will raise funds for The Buttery’s free family counselling program. Works by leading visual artists Michael Cusack, Angus McDonald, Emma Walker, James Guppy and others will be on sale.

Musicians Cye Wood, Yeshe, Matt E Baird, MT Warning and Ilona Harker will be performing. Catering will be by Harvest Cafe.

MC and auctioneer Robert Bleakley has been a supporter of the work of The Buttery for more than 15 years.

He said, ‘Through my more

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The Buttery has been a major agent in the rehabilitation of so many of those lives.’

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Saffron Shand turns 40

Saffron Shand lines up a shot at Mullum’s Middle Pub. Photo Jeff ‘Cueless’ Dawson Brian Mollet

Life throws us pleasures and pitfalls, but what tips the balance are the unexpected gems that turn up, such as Saffron Shand.

We’re all told that we are unique, but in Saff ’s case that’s why they invented the word.

Charming and engaging, disarmingly straight-talking, funny and often profound, a conversation with Saffron can take you to places you never thought you’d go. (But remember not to swear!)

Saffron was born 40 years ago and by the time he was three months old it was clear he had developmental issues and would face an uphill battle.

He was operated on for a hernia at five months and had slow intellectual and muscular growth.

Lifetime friend Donny McCormack first met Saffron when he was two years old.

‘Saff was moving around awkwardly with the aid of

calipers and two walking sticks and speaking mostly his own private language. My heart went out to the little fellow and we all wondered what sort of quality of life he could have’.

A loving family and community, expert help from the Biala school in Ballina and Saff ’s own fighting spirit saw him make rapid progress.

Before long he proved to be as delightful, inquisitive and naughty as any kid his age.

Making friends Socially he made and kept friends with an ease that would be the envy of many other parents.

Father Nick was often heard to confess that although he loved all his kids (older siblings Sebastian and Aslan), he didn’t ever think he could love someone as much as his battling youngest boy.

Saffron returns love with the same ease that he receives it, and anyone who knows him is struck by what a car-

ing and protective man he is.

A lover of the limelight, he speaks very well in public and never fails to impress with his insight and humour.

Saff loves bowling and cricket and has the ability to astound with his prowess at pool, which he plays each Friday with his best mates on his table at Mother Jane’s home, known as ‘Club Saffron’.

He is also semi-independent and with some help and dedication from carers spends half his time in his own flat.

For his 40th birthday he is holding a celebration of all things ‘Saffronesque’ at Club Saff, starting from 3pm on Saturday August 26, which his friends and admirers are invited to attend, laden of course with as many gifts as they can safely carry without swearing.

Loyal, loveable and one of a kind, Saffron reminds us all that no matter what cards we are dealt in life we can all make the best of what we have.

Durrumbul burglary shock for residents Long-time Coopers Lane residents Eddie and Vicky Burke were shocked to discover their house had been burgled last Sunday. Well known as the facilitators of the Durrumbul Music Club, they had promoted and produced a succsessful music event at

the hall the night before. In what appears to be a targeted attack while they were voluntarily cleaning up the next morning, a ladder was used to gain access to an upstairs window and a thief or thieves ransacked their home, eventually finding the proceeds of

the gig, most of which was intended to reimburse other organisers and musicians who helped stage the event.

Police attended and obtained a partial fingerprint, and Vicky and Eddie were left to clean up the mess and count their losses.

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Corruption capers Corruption in public office has been a thing since at least the machinations of the priesthood of Amun under Hatshepsut (c1478–1458 BC) but the erosion of trust in the democratic system by politicians always comes as a disappointment.

The latest example is the findings of the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) last Thursday that former Labor MPs Eddie Obeid, Joe Tripodi and Tony Kelly engaged in serious corrupt conduct in relation to a lucrative public-private partnership proposal by Australian Water Holdings. Obeid – already in jail for misconduct over his family’s lucrative Circular Quay lease – and Tripodi were two confident roosters destined to become feather dusters.

Labor does not hold the franchise on corruption, however.

You may recall that in 2016 ten NSW Liberal MPs had resigned or moved to the crossbench in the wake of the allegations they were involved in the infamous Eight By Five slush fund set up to wash illegal political donations. You can read the results of ICAC’s Operation Spicer at http://bit.ly/OpSpicer.

Greens MP for Balmain and anti-corruption spokesperson Jamie Parker seized the day in the wake of the recent findings and claimed that ICAC was being ‘starved of funds’. ‘Even today, allegations of corrupt conduct against state political leaders continue with claims about foreign political donations and the allocation of water,’ Mr Parker said. ‘Yet the Liberal state government has drastically restructured the ICAC and starved it of the funds it has requested to expose corruption and misconduct. ‘If the government continues with its cuts to ICAC funding and changes to its structure they will be responsible for letting the next Obeid or Tripodi off the hook.’ Removing funds is an effective way to allow investigative bodies to wither on the vine, as seen in the assault by the feds on our public broadcaster the ABC. Foreign Correspondent is the latest respected program to have its budget cut.

Mr Parker also pointed out the need for a federal ICAC, ‘which both federal Labor and Liberal continue to dodge’. Whereas Obeid, Tripodi and former minister for justice (!) Tony Kelly had dealings with water resources, the federal government and opposition seem far too cosy with coal. The former federal resources minister Matt Canavan, caught up in the citizenship kerfuffle, has been described by Stop Adani Townsville as more like ‘the self-appointed minister for Adani’.

Canavan’s notorious tweets include ‘forget about climate change’.

Climate change is one thing the general public is not likely to forget about and with the prospect of increasing global warming the federal government’s collusion with the coalmining industry looks like a major criminal offence. The work of an anti-corruption body is definitely needed to investigate which Liberal and Labor MPs are too chummy with coal. – Michael McDonald

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wing that must be upheld at all costs, but let us see just how ready they are to resign when, as will surely happen, the numbers finally turn against them.

One or two might; the member for Mallee, National Andrew Broad (of whom no-one has ever heard), has made noises in that direction. But whether he would vote for a no-confidence motion in the government is another thing entirely; apart from his loathing of Labor and all things left of the soup spoon, he rather enjoys the safe seat he has occupied for only four years, a long way before the parliamentary pension kicks in.

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and have been encouraged by zealous evangelists from outside who have, of course, nothing to lose for themselves.

But probably more of it is sheer cussedness. Some, mostly in their political twilight years, are just using it as yet another weapon to embarrass, undermine and if possible destroy Turnbull’s leadership. But others see it as yet another battle in the culture wars: if the left is in favour of it, they must, by definition, oppose it.

Their reaction is visceral, and as such is impervious to rational argument. That being the case, they don’t even try to make a

The nation will not collapse into terminal depravity, civilisation will endure.

by Mungo MacCallum And of course there is another National, George Christensen, happy to cross the floor when it suits him and when he knows it will make no difference, but not someone would back in a stoush over a matter of principle. And despite all the bluff and bluster, no Liberal has been prepared to make even the threat of resignation, so not only would the Liberal Party survive, but so, almost certainly, would Malcolm Turnbull; when the tumult and shouting dies down, even the most delusional of the insurgents must realise that he is their last, best hope.

So why, against all the dictates of commonsense, logic and even self-interest, are they so determined to make it so difficult for their country, their government and themselves? A lot of it can be attributed to religion; in recent years more than a handful of fundamental fanatics from various sects have felt the attraction of conservative politics

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coherent case against same-sex marriage: last week Abetz once again trotted out the old lines about concern for the children whose physical, emotional and of course spiritual wellbeing would be imperilled by the absence of two constant and loving parents, one of each gender.

This was of course unadulterated bullshit – rather like the idea of a non-binding plebiscite itself, actually, let alone the even more ludicrously anti-democratic idea of a voluntary postal vote – just ask Malcolm Turnbull.

Obviously children are certainly better off with constant and loving parents, but the gender has nothing to do with it. And in any case, the argument is irrelevant: same-sex couples can and do adopt and rear children, so surely the kindest and most sensible course for those who believe that marriage is an important institution would be to allow them to formalise the arrangement.

But we are not talking about

sense: this is a debate about emotion, not reason. Abetz is not looking for serious debate; he is seeking a post-hoc justification of his iron-clad prejudices. And in doing so he is following a fine tradition within his party.

Go back to 2001, the Tampa election in which the so-called invasion of the boat people was the big issue. John Howard declared: ‘We will decide who comes to Australia and the circumstances in which they come’ and the coalition cheered itself hoarse. It was all about keeping the bastards out: voters were encouraged to resist them at all costs, to demand they should be sent back to the depths to drown or in extreme instances bring in the navy to sink their leaky boats. A brutal racism was apparent: the mood was encapsulated by one punter who boasted: ‘I’m voting for Johnnie Howard because he knows how to deal with the towel-heads.’ But now, of course, it is all about preventing tragic deaths at sea; the ritualised cruelty of indefinite offshore detention is regularly spun as compassion. Like I said, bullshit. And the vendetta over asylum seekers has now lasted 16 years and remains as intransigent, as insoluble, as ever.

Same-sex marriage should be a lot simpler: all it needs is a bit of courage, a bit of realism, from our prime minister. Admit the impasse has to be resolved, so resolve it: forget the failed and unworkable plebiscite, stand up to the Nationals and tell them they can vote however they like – and so can everyone else in the parliament.

The recalcitrants will call it a backdown and it will certainly be a change but, as John Maynard Keynes memorably said: ‘When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?’ But then, for much of his life Keynes was gay. Abetz can and will ignore that kind of dangerous advice.

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hock, horror, amazing scenes! Malcolm Turnbull and Eric Abetz in furious agreement on same-sex marriage! And not only in their stubborn determination to enforce the party-room decision connived by Tony Abbott for a plebiscite or nothing. On opposite sides of the continent, the two insisted that the public seldom if ever talked to them about the issue, and they are almost certainly right.

For starters, why would anyone bother talking to a couple of brick walls – we all know what the robotic response will be. But more significantly, the vast majority of voters have already made their decision and moved on. All the evidence is that most people accept that same-sex marriage is inevitable sooner or later and are not greatly fussed about it.

The silent majority is overwhelmingly made up of temperate progressives and reserved conservatives (not that they would ever bother to identify themselves as such) who have long since made up their minds and have no interest in the frantic fulminations of the politicians and their media bomb squad.

When it happens, some will feel a slight sense of regretful nostalgia for the good old days while far more will just be relieved it’s finally over – just has been the case everywhere else in the world that the reform has been implemented. The family will not collapse, the nation will not collapse into terminal depravity, civilisation will endure.

And, believe it or not, Australia’s political stability will not be seriously threatened, even if Abetz and his handful of ageing mates see same-sex marriage as the beginning of the end of the Liberal Party they have spent years wresting from the mainstream moderates. It has become an indispensable plank of their platform, a symbol of the right

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I was once a supporter/ helper for a victim-of-violence group, and recall their reference to the justice system as the ‘criminal injustice system’. I hold the views: Let the punishment fit the crime, and, Justice must be seen to be done.

The pendulum will eventually swing back to a more victim-oriented system but, as the saying goes: The mills of justice grind slowly.

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also highly misleading.

For example, when Council abolished public questions a couple of years ago I was stunned because nothing had appeared in the agenda – I thought. After investigation however I found that the change had been achieved via a committee that deals with procedural issues.

Because it’s a committee, no record is kept of who initiated the change and who voted for and against and there is no opportunity for public input. The majority vote of that committee later comes before the full council for rejection, endorsement or

Question time Doomsday Clock

As we remember the atomic destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, August 6 and 9 respectively, we come to the shocking realisation that the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the hand of the Doomsday Clock one minute nearer midnight, just 2.5 minutes away (http://thebulletin.org/current-issue).

The world is in a perilous situation facing multiple ‘Cuban Missile Crises’: Nuclear sabre-rattling is current on the Korean peninsula with a nuclear-armed battle fleet comprising US, Japanese and South Korean warships facing off against nuclear-armed North Korea.

In Kashmir, nucleararmed India and Pakistan flex their muscles. The risks of inadvertence in Syria have sharply escalated since Russia and the US have severed relations. Potentially, Russia and the US could inadvertently destroy each other’s military

assets. Israel, with maybe 200 nuclear weapons, is talking up an attack on Iran.

While it is true that the global nuclear arsenal has shrunk dramatically since the 1980s, more countries are nuclear armed and nukes are now usable, so that their distinction from conventional weapons is now very blurred.

Technology has enabled a shift from MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction) to NUTS (Nuclear Use Tactics)!

There are no marches or events planned for Hiroshima Day in Byron Shire but we can all respond to the call to action at http://bit.ly/ zerofold.

Gareth W R Smith Palestine Liberation Centre Byron Bay

Bed tax

It was mildly heartening to read about Labor’s interest in a bed tax while trying to look politically efficient in last week’s Echo. The problem is

it’s just more noise and avoidance of having to fight for a real decision unless they really get serious about a bed tax for every hotel, motel, backpackers, guest house and tourist accommodation in the Shire.

Holiday letting and Airbnb are but a small part of the issue. I look forward to Labor councillors updating the community on progress on a broad-based bed tax and further updates from the alleged coalition of councils previously referred to by Cr Lyon.

And how soon will we see paid parking in Bangalow and Brunswick Heads?

Rod Murray Ocean Shores

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Regarding Michael McDonald’s editorial, The Search for Justice, Echo, July 26. Those who hold such views of the justice system have likely never been on the receiving end of violent crime like horrendous murder of their loved

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I finally lost it with Simon Richardson at last week’s Council meeting and sarcastically called him ‘green guru’ or something inane like that, referring of course to how he sees himself in the mirror.

The previous day I’d been disgusted to find out that only one question per person is allowed per meeting, meaning a total of ten or 11 questions per annum! This from a council that generates at least that many questions per month in terms of its actual competence.

So when I got up to ask my single question and tried to preface it with a contextual explanation, His Nibs interrupted me to point out that I have 60 seconds to put the question! He obviously has no idea how demeaning his pathetic little time-limit rules are and how clear it’s becoming that he puts up with public access only because he has to, not because he has anything to learn.

When you complain at the counter about these time limits you are told that that’s what Council voted for.

That’s technically true, but it’s

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modification – but that’s only if a councillor calls it for debate; if no councillor calls it then the committee’s recommendation is automatically held to be ‘endorsed’ by the full council and comes into legal effect.

When I went to the front counter to book my questions and was told that questions had been abolished, I was flabbergasted and very, very angry.

Later it became obvious that Simon Richardson fully supported this abuse of process, primarily in order to silence me in particular. Let’s continued on next page

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Fire ants: a real barbecue-stopper Aslan Shand

Fire ants kill people, destroy crops and could spell the end to the great Australian barbie!

So it is time to pull out all the stops and get the community on board to understand the threat.

Following accusations that Australia’s fire ant eradication program had struggled from ‘a lack of funding and a cumbersome, secretive structure’ a meeting between state, territory and the federal government on Wednesday July 26 signed off on a ten-year, $411.4 million plan to eradicate the ants.

‘Our fire ant fighters have finally been given the war chest they need to eradicate deadly fire ants from Australia,’ Invasive Species Council CEO Andrew Cox said.

‘This will be one of the largest biosecurity operations continued from page 13 face it, whether we have public questions or not is more than a mere ‘procedural’ issue and should have been publicly debated.

This cynical manoeuvre (which is also responsible for

Red fire ant found in Brisbane.

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ever undertaken in Australia.

It will be a long, hard fight, but is essential if we are to keep the country safe from the ravages of fire ants.

Fire ants are a serious environmental, human and agricultural pest in Australia. If not eradicated they will have

a greater impact on Australia than rabbits, cane toads, foxes, camels, wild dogs and feral cats combined, costing more than $1 billion each year.

In the US where they are now out of control fire ants have caused the deaths of almost 100 people, wiped out

the time limits I complained of above) is nothing new to senior bureaucrats, of course, but up till that time I would have expected more integrity from Simon.

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The C–M line

After 14 years of campaigning by thousands of north coast residents, and all the information/studies/inquiries recommending a commuter train service be introduced on the Casino to Murwillum-

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native species and impacted on all aspects of life.

‘Only recently a new outbreak was uncovered 70km north of the fire ant biosecurity zone around Brisbane,’ Mr Cox said.

‘Thankfully the Sunshine Coast reaction was rapid and well publicised, responded well to community concerns and should be a model for the program in the future. But the discovery clearly demonstrates that Australia is running out of time to eradicate this destructive menace.’

Mr Cox commended the leadership shown in securing the decision at the meeting of agriculture ministers who supported more than doubling the fire anteradication budget, the 10-year eradication plan and a new steering committee and independent chair to keep the program on track. bah (C–M) rail line, a few local cycling enthusiasts, who want the line destroyed for a cycleway, continue to spread inaccurate rubbish (Letters, August 2).

Meanwhile the northern rivers community has done the research and knows full well that a train service on the C–M line is the most cost-effective way of reducing traffic gridlock, and providing safe, sustainable, low-emissions transport for locals, most of whom live in eight out of ten major, fast growing population centres along the line, and 4.6 million tourists who visit the region every year.

This is precisely what was recommended in the Price Waterhouse Coopers study in 2004 and the 2004 NSW Legislative Council inquiry.

A few muscle-bound cyclists have constantly claimed that the C–M corridor is too windy and not suitable for commuter trains as they would not be able to travel at speed. Now they claim that any proposed Fast Train would have used the corridor through ‘Lismore, Mullumbimby to the Gold Coast’!

They can’t even be consistent, let alone accurate.

Then, in the very same letter, Tweed Shire Council’s transport strategy document is quoted, which says ‘(a train system) will most likely fol-

low the Pacific Highway corridor’. What on Earth does that mean? The community has never called for, and no government has ever claimed they would build, any rail line down the Pacific Highway corridor, and certainly no studies, costings or ‘shortlist’ have been produced.

It’s complete nonsense to suggest people would prefer to battle the traffic and drive kilometres to a train station on the highway rather than walk, cycle or catch a bus to the train station in the centre of town and be able to walk to all amenities at their destination. This is how it works in other regional centres, such as the Central Coast.

Local politicians know a train service is needed on the C–M line, and have promised to provide one for almost a decade. They also understand if they try to destroy this valuable line all hell will break loose.

Louise Doran Ocean Shores

Talking treaty

When Cook sailed away from Terra Australis, he shoved a flag in an island off the tip of Cape York almost as an afterthought, named the place Possession Island and laid claim to the entire continent – a land of some 270 separate nations.

And despite his multiple encounters with Indigenous people, Cook chose wilful blindness, declaring the continent terra nullius– an empty land.

This core colonial lie still sits at the heart of this nation like a festering wound.

I believe until we fully own the truth of what really took place, we will never fully mature as a unified nation.

It is about acknowledging shared sovereignty. It is also about writing a treaty. But a treaty can’t be written for the entire continent. It would be like writing a treaty with Norway and imposing it on Spain. Each occupied nation needs its own treaty.

For instance, we here in Byron Shire could sit down and talk treaty and sharing the wealth of this region with people of the Bundjulung Nation.

We have already made a start with the Arakwal people.

It should not be just we the occupying culture that unilaterally defines the terms of any treaty. It should be written as

netdaily.net.au a fully collaborative process on equal status with the firstnation people.

It was good to say ‘sorry’, but it is a hollow apology without real and lasting reform.

The so-called reconciliation process could be renamed truth and reconciliation because without truth there can be no reconciliation.

This is not something to be feared, it is just part of growing up and an essential rite of passage for a colonised land making sense of its past for a far more healthy future.

Michael Balson Upper Wilsons Creek

Flood losses

I am amazed at how statements can be ignored, one in particular: I did not say take out all the rock walls. Others being ignored include my quotes from the Draft North Byron Flood Study Report 2016 about floodway blockages and references to rock walls at the meeting of the North Arm of Brunswick River (Marshalls Creek); that these structures constrain the outflow of floodwater draining from Marshalls Creek, and my stating of the blocked drains and creek above/ at/from Billinudgel, North Ocean Shores/Golden Beach onto New Brighton. This involves state government, councils and federal government as claims for disaster relief.

The continuing stress, damage, losses, high insurance premiums should not have to be repeated over and over again because the concerns given to authorities have been ignored.

The Coastal Zone Management Plan for the Brunswick Estuary CZMP 2017 confirms my assertions, one being the loss of intertidal areas.

The Kallaroo Circuit Bund and Capricornia Canal at North Ocean Shores also pose issues associated with poor water quality as a result of low estuarine flushing.

Apparently this CZMP 2017 is to be a very slow process; consequently be prepared for continuing unnecessary flooding, uncertainties/evacuating – stresses, losses, repairs, high-cost insurance or no insurance allowed, loss of goods, loss of business/businesses.

Jillian Spring Billinudgel

The silk produced by a man dreaming he is a caterpillar is nowhere as resilient as the real thing and makes a lumpy shirt that leads to nightmares if worn too long.

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Doomsday or recovery? Time to heed the whispers in the leaves using micro-algae to remove it from effluent.

Other relationships are involved. Small forage fish can eat enough algae to prevent blooms. But these fish themselves are often over-harvested for aquaculture and fish oil.

What if aquaculture switched to raising herbivorous rather than carnivorous fish? What if consumers bought algal oil instead?

Such supply is the work of clever 3D fisher farmers: growing various seaweed and shellfish in vertical aquatic gardens. This marine life combo also draws nitrogen from seawater, improves water quality and restores coastal habitats.

Story & photo Mary Gardner

Neutinamu is Korean for elm tree. I saw this elder Zelkova in Seoul last month. It’s 1,300 years old, part of the Yonggungsa Temple founded in 650 AD. Around its base are roofing tiles with prayers and pleas written by devout Buddhists.

Perhaps the chalk dust of these intentions mingle with the tree’s own perceptions.

After all, trees sense through their leaves and roots.

Into its second millennium, familiar with exhaust fumes and drought, does this isolated neutinamu despair?

Does it, as do so many people, worry that the world around is becoming uninhabitable?

Solutions

Angst

The latest angst read is The Uninhabitable Earth by Wallace-Wells in the July 9 issue of the New York magazine. The author is summarising the ‘best understanding of where the planet is heading absent aggressive action’. ‘Those scenarios... are our schedule.’ In his annotations, he admits these lines were his ‘setup’ for ‘a tour of worst-case scenarios.’

Wallace-Wells is interpreting some future trends in a world where we do not heed our own chalk prayers and pleas as set in the Paris Agreements. Without radically curbing CO2 emissions, global warming will bust out beyond 2°C. The doomsday details are presented as logical, a word defined as ‘reasonable consequences’.

But I wonder what seems logical might not be quite ecological. Ecology is ‘the un-

derstanding of the relationships of living things to their environment.’ Understanding let alone predicting future relationships of free-living beings is often surprising. The thinking is very different from drawing a line or extrapolating a trend into the future.

Look at section eight: ‘Poisoned Oceans.’ Wallace-Wells first presents two often-cited scenarios: flooding owing to sea-level rise and acidic waters owing to absorption of carbon dioxide. He then describes a third. He links the expansion of marine dead zones, the death of fish and

the release of poisonous hydrogen sulphide gas.

Dead zones Coastal marine dead zones do exist in parts of the Gulf of Mexico, southeastern Australia and about 400 coastal sites around the world. Here, oxygen levels are so low that fish suffocate. Fast swimmers such as swordfish, marlin and tuna avoid swimming in these lethal areas.

These zones exist in uneasy relationship with agribusiness, urban centres and roads plus sewage treatment works. The pollutants from

these human activities include fertiliser run-off, soil erosion, stormwater run-off and variously treated effluents. All these run down the waterways into the sea, increasing levels of nitrogen and phosphorus. These trigger first vast algal blooms and then microbial activity which uses up oxygen.

These relationships can change. Farmers altering their methods. Cities building water-sensitive designs and stormwater treatment ponds. Sewage treatment plants rescuing phosphorus and nitrogen from sludge and

The scope is great and the impact can be astonishing. According to editor Paul Hawken in Drawdown, with determination, we people can hold off and even reverse the build-up of atmospheric carbon within the next thirty years.

He cites ‘100 global solutions’ already underway, which could be expanded.

Third and fourth in this list is ‘reduced food waste’ and

adoption of a ‘plant-rich diet’.

Imagine using that one-third of food now wasted. Benefits in backing off from deforestation for more crops. Halting over-fishing. Allowing the recovery of large schools of fish. As they swim, they create turbulence, mixing layers of water that differ in temperature and oxygen levels.

Sixth and seventh on the global list is ‘educating girls’ and ‘family planning’. This puts new value on teaching children about food and ensuring women’s rights.

Finally, the top ten companies responsible for 70 per cent of emissions are fossilfuel corporations.

This means collective political action is also a vital part of human ecology.

Ecological thinking is wiggly and divergent. Different scenarios presented by Wallace-Wells and Hawken are not choices between ‘sticks or carrots’. They are nightmares and daydreams.

We chalk them up on tablets in stacks under our neutinamu and wallum trees.

Listen to the whisper in the leaves and take heart. Join in to make our ocean as well as Earth rehabitable.

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What did Queenie know 45 years ago? Who knifed Gough? play kingmakers, and the CIA cowboys hellbent to keep the world safe for Yankee imperialism.

In 1977, new American president Jimmy Carter sent an envoy to apologise to the deposed Whitlam for US interference in Whitlam’s prime ministership. Whitlam refused to say that this referred to his dismissal, but soon after Gough died Richard Butler, who was at the apology meeting, told journalist Max Suich that: ‘It seemed to me quite obvious then and it still does today that groups in the Nixon administration… had a role in the dismissal... eavesdropping, colluding with the actors and people like Kerr... encouraging them.’

Phillip Frazer

The death of former PM Gough Whitlam in 2015 triggered several crucial revelations about ‘the Dismissal’, and a few weeks from now another piece of missing evidence may be released. The High Court is about to rule on a request by historian Jenny Hocking (presented to the Court by Gough’s son Nicholas QC) that the National Archives should release correspondence between the governor-general and the Queen from 42 years ago.

Let’s recap what was going on back then: Labor had won two elections under Whitlam’s leadership – in 1972 and 1974 – driven by public appreciation for his dramatic reforms in health, education, immigration, Indigenous rights, and welfare programs, after 23 years of conservative rule.

CIA role

Oil squeeze By 1975, a global oil squeeze was gutting our economy and the mainstream media, led by Rupert Murdoch, were in outrage-overdrive over ‘scandals’ inside Whitlam’s government. The Laborites were waging two huge battles: (1) minerals and energy minister Rex Connor was trying to borrow billions of petro-dollars from Arab countries to buy back Australia’s mining industry and (2) Whitlam had revealed that a facility near Alice Springs that picks up electronic signals from satellites was actually run by the CIA, and that top LiberalCountry Party leaders, the White House and the CIA were all keeping this secret.

In November 1975, coalition senators blocked funds (‘supply’) from the government so Whitlam asked GG John Kerr to sign off on a halfSenate election so he might regain Labor’s Senate majority – stolen the

The American satellite communications sucker-upper near Alice Springs that Gough Whitlam outed in 1975.

Photo Kristian Laemmle-Ru from The Antennas of Pine Gap by Desmond Ball, Bill Robinson, and Richard Tanter.

previous year by anti-Labor state governments.

Sir John, however, chose instead to plot with Australian High Court justices Sir Garfield Barwick (a former Liberal minister) and Sir Anthony Mason – and with Liberal leader Malcolm Fraser – to sack the PM and his entire government.

Kerr had also corresponded with the Queen’s secretary and assistant secretary (that makes five ‘Sirs’ so far) about his options. The Queen’s secretary Martin Charteris told Kerr that ‘the Queen [has] to act on the advice of her prime minister’, but what else he or the Queen said is still locked up in our National Archives.

One more Sir intervened in the days before the coup: Sir Arthur Tange, head of the Department of E D 1S T ITI ON

Defence, delivered Kerr a memorandum from the CIA chief of East Asia Ted Shackley, stating that the CIA would excommunicate Australia’s intelligence agencies unless they could stop Whitlam from ‘blowing the lid off ’ the CIA’s Pine Gap spy station.

Security threat Whitlam told Tange he would indeed be revealing those facts to Parliament the next day, November 11. Tange said this was ‘the greatest risk to our nation’s security that there has ever been’. The deadline for Australia to renew the US lease on Pine Gap was just four weeks away.

So when Whitlam handed Kerr the documents calling an election for half the Senate, Kerr handed

Whitlam his letter dismissing the PM and his Labor government.

Outside Parliament House, Whitlam famously urged Australians to ‘maintain your rage’, but rage was all he had left. There was now no parliament in which to blow the lid off the CIA’s Pine Gap base or to pull the plug on the Pine Gap agreement; his party was exhausted, its best minds wasted.

On December 13, 1975, Malcolm Fraser and his conservative coalition were elected, and Labor retreated for what was to be seven and a half years of regrouping.

So, who done it?

While the ‘Queen’s papers’ may or may not be released next month, we already know this: Whitlam was brought down in a pincer movement by the scrum of Sirs eager to

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ASIO’s official historian John Blaxland recently said that in 1975 leading US officials told ASIO that the ‘ALP government is essential to Soviet planning for this area and [the CIA’s] activities in Australia would be tempered by this consideration’. Whitlam demanded a royal commission on US intelligence operations in Australia in the Sydney Sun in May 1977. When he was asked about how America treated Allende when he tried to reclaim his country’s natural resources, Gough quipped, ‘Yes, I got off lightly!’

We know that the Queen’s men participated in Kerr’s coup; Prof Hocking is crowdfunding her demand for more to be revealed, so you can contribute if so moved.

When will we finally get the guts to cut the cord to the Palace and nix our slavish obedience to the nutbars in the White House?

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CHESS by Ian Rogers The world’s top woman player Hou Yifan has made a series of statements this year – deliberately losing a game in Gibraltar as a protest against the pairing system and refusing to defend her Women’s World Championship title in Iran – but this week she made her most important statement over the board by winning the 50th edition of the Biel Grandmaster tournament.

In the year after finishing her undergraduate studies in China, Hou, 23, has for the first time in her life started playing chess professionally. Her results in a series of world class tournaments have been mixed but her best results have been more and more impressive, most notably her 50 per cent score in Baden Baden in April, behind only top 5 players Carlsen, Caruana and winner Aronian.

However, Hou’s win in Biel was a career-best performance, defeating higher-rated opponents such as Alexander Morozevich, David Navara and second place getter Etienne Bacrot.

Hou, who finished the Biel tournament with a three-game winning streak, remained selfcritical about her play and is clearly not satisfied with her position just outside the world’s top 50.

The next test for Hou will be the World Cup in September, an event in which she has never survived the first round.

This year, with a fully professional Hou, the result may well be different.

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North to Alaska for some firearm dreaming Upon learning that we were headed to McCarthy she let us into a little secret.

‘Don’t talk about this because they’re quite sensitive about it. There was a massacre there a little while back.’

Apparently a man met the mail plane at the snowbound village and shot six people dead, injuring two others. I later learned that the shooter was an unemployed computer programmer and the episode occurred in 1983.

Dave Lisle

America is a state born of violent revolution. So it’s hardly surprising that firearms are an essential part of its foundation story. Perhaps more mystifying, though, is that guns endure as a motif for all that is great about the republic, and have become a touchstone of freedom and independence.

Gun violence kills around 33,000 Americans every year – ten times the rate of other developed countries. Yet virtually every political intervention seeking to address the issue in the US is stymied.

While progressives never tire of blaming the National Rifle Association for this, the NRA only has its clout because of the way that guns, freedom and the country’s founding narratives are entwined.

Amid all the gun-related carnage, a recent survey revealed that it was not guns that Americans were afraid of, but restrictions on guns and ammunition. When President Trump spoke at an NRA conference earlier this year and solemnly declared the ‘eight-year assault’ on the second amendment over, he was tapping an especially rich

NRA advocacy ideological vein. ‘Freedom is not a gift from government,’ he proclaimed, ‘it is a gift from God’. Fancy that; freedom issues from God, via the barrel of a gun.

Frontier ethos Here in Alaska, the second amendment is an especially sacred principle. It’s probably a combination of frontier ethos, hunting culture, the presence of large apex predators (aka bears), and the powerful libertarian streak that values independence above all else.

Extreme El Niño events to stay despite stabilisation The frequency of extreme El Niño events is projected to increase for a further century after global mean temperature is stabilised at 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Research published in Nature Climate Change by an international team shows that if warming were halted to the aspirational 1.5°C target from the Paris Agreement, the frequency of extreme El Niño events could continue to increase, owing to a continuation of faster warming in the eastern equatorial Pacific.

CSIRO researcher and lead author Dr Guojian Wang said the growing risk of extreme El Niño events did not stabilise in a stabilised climate.

‘Currently the risk of extreme El Niño events is around five events per 100 years,’ Dr Wang said. ‘This doubles to approximately ten events per 100 years by 2050, when our modelled emissions scenario (RCP 2.6) reaches a peak of 1.5°C warming.

‘After this, as faster warming in the eastern equatorial Pacific persists, the risk of extreme El Niño continues upwards to about 14 events

per 100 years by 2150. This result is unexpected and shows that future generations will experience greater climate risks associated with extreme El Niño events than seen at 1.5°C warming.’

Director of the Centre for Southern Hemisphere Oceans Research and report co-author Dr Wenju Cai said that this research continues important work on the impacts of climate change on the El Niño-Southern Oscillation which is a significant driver of global climate.

‘Extreme El Niño events occur when the usual El Niño Pacific rainfall centre is pushed eastward toward South America, sometimes up to 16,000 kilometres, causing massive changes in the climate. The further east the centre moves, the more extreme the El Niño.

‘This pulls rainfall away from Australia, bringing conditions that have commonly resulted in intense droughts across the nation. During such events, other countries such as India and China have experienced extreme events with serious consequences.’

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Guns, it seems, are what keep Alaskans and their property safe. Remote properties are often guarded by signs featuring ominous pictures of firearms and dire warnings like: ‘Keep out, there’s nothing here worth dying for’. Bumper stickers reading, ‘The second amendment makes all the others possible’ remind citizens that guns guard against undue government interference.

Cycling around the 49th state, and detouring into its wild, beautiful back country, we’re often asked if we’re carrying any protection against bears. People don’t actually say ‘are you packing?’ It’s generally phrased more delicately, in terms such as: ‘do you guys have any… like, pro… tection?’

When they learn we’re only packing bear spray – a recent, reluctant acquisition – and not a Glock, a look of surprise and disapproval generally ensues. Never mind

that bear mace is statistically more effective. Apocryphal stories featuring rough blokes who draw their revolvers and ‘smoke’ the badass bear just as they’re about to be eaten are far more resonant.

Safe and free Ideology matters – guns keep you safe and free. In a country store on the road out to the remote settlement of McCarthy in the Wrangle Mountains (where I scribble these thoughts), I was captivated by the sign that illustrates this article.

The store owner was a kindly woman with a lovely, friendly face. For her, any attempt to regulate firearms was just ‘dumb, stupid!’. The shop was a curious mix of organic produce, herbal extracts, naturally dyed handspun wool, and virulent gun advocacy. She always felt safer when guns were around. That guns deter crime was pure common sense.

Back then Ronald Reagan was in the White House and the second amendment was definitely not under ‘assault’.

Yet the lesson was clear for the organic gun advocate: If everyone on the plane was packing, the massacre would never have happened. Such articles of faith have buoyed generations of NRA advocacy.

The night before we met the kindly storekeeper a man threatened to shoot me. I had never previously enjoyed that privilege. But shooting was surely a fitting punishment for my having the temerity to look into the front window of his roadhouse late at night, after he had closed up. We had been on the road all day, ridden 75 miles, and were keen to find somewhere to pitch the tent that wasn’t a swampy mosquito pit. The place had a patch of grass and advertised camping.

‘Lurking around someone’s property late at night is a great way to get shot,’ the guy announced menacingly as he swaggered towards me across the front porch of the

little roadhouse. In a slightly less agro tone he continued, ‘but you look kind of tired…’

Shocked and rather cranky, I cut him off, ‘This ain’t no ordinary property man. If I’m not mistaken this is a roadhouse.

‘The sign up there reads Grizzly Pizza.The one out on the highway says roadhouse.’

I had momentarily forgotten Shakespeare’s maxim: discretion is the better part of valour.

Although it was an hour before midnight, I was scarcely lurking in the dark.

At this latitude in mid-July it’s plenty light enough to read a newspaper all night long.

Stared me down The man, now seething at my insolence, stared me down in the midnight sun and demanded I read aloud the ‘closed’ sign on the front window. He then gave me my marching orders, turned on his heel and strode confidently back into the firearmprotected sanctuary of the Grizzly Roadhouse.

Vix and I pedalled a few miles further down the road and found a narrow corridor of hard stony ground between the deserted highway and the pipeline that carries oil from the North Slope to the seaport of Valdez. Mosquitoes buzzed the tent and I stewed for a while before falling into a deep, tired sleep. I did not dream of firearms.

Dave Lisle is a temporary escapee from Mullumbimby, touring the world with a bicycle and a liberal attitude.

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Walk on the wild side, with or without your lobster Daniel Sage

One summer’s day, an old joke goes, two pigeons arranged to meet in Trafalgar Square.

The first pigeon arrived on time and pecked about a bit at some tourist rubbish, and then waited, and waited. An hour later, her friend arrived.

‘What took you so long!’ the first cried. ‘Well, it was such a nice day,’ the other replied, ‘I decided to walk.’

It’s funny (mildly) because it’s absurd that a bird would decide to walk on a pleasant day, like we humans might, to take in the sights and sounds.

But quite often we want animals to be more like us.

Many stories we tell and phrases we use are personification of one sort or another.

There is something beguiling, too, in the way birds sometimes walk when flying is surely better. Plus, the determination of their little feet pattering along, light but still ungainly, and their sudden fragile vulnerability on the ground all makes for good pathos.

Last week, a woman was arrested in York, northern England, for walking a seagull on a lead. Anna Marie Mar-

stand swearing his head off at everyone instead of answering questions – according to the victim’s mother, ‘he had the filthiest mouth around’ – but a precedent for pet witnesses cannot be far off.

Scholars and scientists, meanwhile, have long wrangled over whether Thibault the lobster ever really existed or was just an ‘idea’ of de Nerval’s, a pointed symbol.

He was that sort of fella. He’d give lobsters and, indeed, parrots to his friends as gifts.

And he was fascinated by the occult, where lobsters occupy a special place.

shall was intercepted while strolling the streets accompanied by her new best friend, a heron gull she had ‘rescued’ in Scarborough and spent the afternoon travelling with on the bus. When confronted by police, she fell over and unfortunately landed on top of the gull, which sustained serious injury and was later put down.

Ms Marshall may have had good intentions or may have been off her trolley, but it’s a curious fine line between her actions and the many other similar behaviours we subject animals to (not to mention eating them).

Clarity

Problematic Under the same law that collared Marshall, it is an offence even to use ‘insulting words’ to harass a wild bird or cause it distress; tame ones, presumably, can handle it.

Marshall was given a 12-month community order and banned from keeping animals. Having lived on the streets for ten years, it was easy pickings to describe her mental health as ‘problematic’.

More tellingly, I think, she appeared in court with pink and green streaks in her hair,

It’s for you. Salvador Dali’s lobster phone. Source: Tate London tate.org.uk

not unlike a bird herself and with a nod perhaps to some genuine connection she felt, or at least some bird-related ideas she had that were not fully aired at the hearing or by the press.

Possibly, Ms Marshall was following in the tradition of absurdist poet-philosophers, such as the French do so well.

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famously kept a pet lobster called Thibault that he walked at the end of a blue silk ribbon around the Palais-Royal gardens in the late 1840s. (I have walked along the very same paths and can report first-rate gravelly terrain.)

Serious creatures ‘Why should a lobster be any more ridiculous than a dog?’ de Nerval explained, probably more than once, ‘... or a cat, or a gazelle, or a lion, or any other animal that one chooses to take for a walk?

I have a liking for lobsters.

They are peaceful, serious creatures. They know the secrets of the sea, they don’t bark, and they don’t gnaw upon one’s monadic privacy like dogs do. And Goethe had an aversion to dogs, and

he wasn’t mad.’

When you have to compare your behaviour to someone else’s in order to assert your sanity, you may be on shaky ground. But certainly there is a wide range of traits to appreciate in animals who are often more intelligent than given credit for.

Bud the parrot A murder trial last week in Michigan found Glenna Duram guilty of killing her husband after a year-long case in which the couple’s pet parrot, an African Grey called Bud, was proposed for the witness stand because he was fond of saying ‘Don’t f…… shoot!’ in the victim’s voice.

In the end he wasn’t called, perhaps because he might have just perched on the

In the Tarot, the Moon card shows a lobster crawling onto dry land up a path guarded by a dog and a wolf towards the full moon. The card is often interpreted as a move from confusion to clarity, the lobster a symbol of our animal self struggling for enlightenment. Walking the lobster could become an expression in modern self-help slang.

The expert consensus on de Nerval and his crustacean friend remains in the ‘don’t know’ club. But the Lobster Conservancy Association’s Diane Cowan is clear: ‘Taking a lobster for a walk in the park is a cruel and sadistic idea. Please do not even think about it.’ Obvious, really. Take it swimming.

Q A former resident of Byron Shire, Daniel Sage is a London journalist and author of the novel Fall Curve. See more at danielsage.co.uk.

Sharks’ role in coral reef health A team from the University of Western Australia has completed a four-month research expedition looking for signs of healthy coral reefs in the remote Kimberley. They observed an unexpectedly high number of sharks in the region, suggesting sharks play a key role in regulating the health of coral reefs.

The study also aimed to assess how marine reserves contributed to the protection of healthy shark populations and reefs.

Based onboard the motor yacht Pangaea, the researchers from the School of Biological Sciences and the UWA Oceans Institute used baited cameras to create video-based observations of reef sharks and fish to assess their abundance and behaviour.

They also used catch-andrelease fly-fishing methods to sample fish, measuring their condition and taking tissue samples to determine their diet. The team was excited by the discovery of a potential oceanic shark nursery off the Kimberley coast, where high numbers of individuals under 50cm were observed and sampled.

The team will now process the samples to understand how the presence of sharks contributes to the health of coral reefs. They also intend to assess how marine reserves contribute to the protection of healthy shark populations and reefs.

Program leader Professor Jessica Meeuwig said at a time when coral reefs were under significant pressure

from overfishing and bleaching, determining how sharks contribute to reef resilience was critical.

Expedition leader Dr Shanta Barley said the patchwork of protected and unprotected zones that comprised the Great Barrier Reef and other reef systems in Australia offered a unique natural experiment to answer questions around the role of these important and declining animals. ‘The expedition builds on previous work with Pangaea in the British Indian Ocean Territory and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

‘By using the same methods across these regions we can understand Australia’s reefs in the broader context of the Indian and western Pacific oceans.’

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THIS EVENT IS PURELY FOR CHARITY! Staffed entirely by volunteers, with the support of the local community, all funds support local arts and cultural initiatives in the northern rivers such as: arts in local schools, original music artist bursaries, and the Bangalow Theatre Company.

AN OLD-TIME SATURDAY VARIETY SHOW BLUEGRASS (MA15+) LINEUP The festival kicks off at the A&I Hall on Friday with the now legendary Old-Time Variety Show. This is a jam-packed night of entertainment with a vaudevillean flavour in a raucous adults-only time slot.

Unscripted and adventurous; expect the unexpected! Hosted by Mae Wilde’s country cousin Emmy-Lou Amethyst, the night promises to be a delight for the festival’s performing artists and patrons alike.

Artists appearing on the festival’s main stage in 2017 include New Zealand band The Eastern, a string band that roars like a punk band, swings like a gospel band, drinks like a country band and works like a bar band. The Eastern can hold it down in all settings for all comers. They’ve toured with Steve Earle, The Old Crow Medicine Show and the Lil’ Band of Gold as well as opening for everyone from The Jayhawks to Jimmy Barnes to Justin Townes Earle.

Also on the main stage and back by popular demand are The Morrisons, who fuse Australian stories with the sound, spirit and intensity of old-time American bluegrass, country and folk. Sara Tindley, High Lonesome, Cat & Clint, The Mumblers and the Ben Wilson Band, will also entertain our BBQ eating, Bluegrass-loving patrons throughout the festival.

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Smoky ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken and, this year for the first time, the Whole Hog Competition and a Pickle-Off make the event a meat-lovers dream. There’s a reason it’s billed as ‘Australia’s worst vegetarian music festival’.

PICKERS’ COMP The Pickers’ Competition is also on again and is open to all skill levels (guitar/banjo/ mandolin/fiddle), and has $250 in prize money up for grabs. Budding Toilets and experienced musicians are encouraged to bring their strings for free entry and access to backstage!

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Harvest Newrybar wins Best Small Wine List

By Simon Haslam

Sommelier Russ Berry of Harvest Newrybar has a small wine list, but it’s a good one. In fact it’s the best one according to Gourmet Traveller, it’s won Best Small Wine List of the year (50 wines).

If you’re like me, when you go out to a meal you want to try a wine that’s a little out of the ordinary, a wine that you can’t buy in your local bottleshop. I often let the sommelier do the hard work of suggesting something that would go with the food, and my tastes; I’m rarely disappointed in their selection. There’s a sense of discovery from trying a wine that you’ve never heard of before, most particularly if you love it.

The concise list at Harvest features more than 15 wines by the glass from $12, and bottles from $52. However, unlike some wine lists locally, if you do want to buy a really expensive bottle of wine, you can.

The list reflects the sustainability at Harvest Newrybar, highlighting the diversity of the regions in Australia.

Sommelier Russ Berry is obviously a person who’s excited by his work. ‘We’ve been lucky enough to meet some amazing wine producers from around the country over the past couple of years. There are so many people nationwide who really care about what they are growing and how they are doing it, allowing their land and the grapes to shine’, he said.

Russ Berry, Sommelier at Harvest Newrybar, knows his wine ‘The entire country is so diverse from region to region, allowing us to have an all-Australian list, and offer such so well with these unusual native and wild ingredients’, said Russ. interesting and unique wines.

Peter Bourne from Gourmet Traveller Wine was full of praise for At Harvest, the menu’s emphasis is on sustainability and local the Harvest wine list: produce, offering fresh, seasonal, organic food sourced from local ‘Russ Berry has negotiated his way through the mass of good and artisan producers and Harvest’s own gardens. great Australian wines to create a tight, best-of-the-best list – all Executive chef Brett Cameron at Harvest also works with forager at more than fair prices. Edgy styles and new-wave varieties rub Peter Hardwick to produce a weekly dinner made of wild and shoulders with the classics… The list roams the country with small foraged ingredients, often coming up with something on the spur producers a focus, and they’re all dangerously drinkable rather of the moment based on what ingredients arrive. than funky for the sake of funk.

‘The weekly Wild Harvest dinners have really taken off over the More info: Harvest is located at 18–22 Old Pacific Highway, past year. The most exciting part has been finding wines that work Newrybar. harvestnewrybar.com.au / @harvestnewrybar

A taste of Malaysia

Aloha Hawaii

Hawaiian Airlines flies three times weekly from Brisbane to Honolulu as the carrier of choice to Hawaii. On board, guests enjoy Hawaiian’s famous signature mea ho’okipa (translation: I am host) hospitality – a warm celebration of the culture and Aloha Spirit of Hawaii. Fares on Hawaiian’s three flights per week include generous free checked baggage of 64kg per person (2 x 32kg bags), complimentary entertainment, drinks and meals designed exclusively by acclaimed chef Chai Chaowasaree.

In its 88th consecutive year of service, Hawaiian is Hawaii’s biggest and longest-serving airline and the leading provider of flights between Honolulu and beautiful neighbouring islands including Līhue, Kauai; Kahului, Maui; and Kona and Hilo, Hawaii Island (170 flights daily).

From Brisbane, Hawaiian also offers one-stop services via Honolulu to 11 US mainland cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City (JFK), Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and Seattle.

Hawaii quiz.

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By Vivienne Pearson

Taste of Melaka brings traditional Malaysian food to Byron Bay. Open for just a couple of months and currently only for dinner, come 6pm the restaurant is always busy. The small space is comfortably set up with cushions and seating that caters for two people for a quick meal or a group of six to eight for a settle-in dinner.

The Taste of Melaka team, after running successful restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney, found themselves in Byron Bay, thanks to friends, and realised that there were no other Malaysian restaurants here.

The key to their success is their authentic food, with everything prepared from scratch onsite. Sambal is the main ingredient in Malaysian cuisine and Taste of Melaka’s sambal has 25 different ingredients, including lemongrass, cashew, vinegar and shrimp, all made onsite.

I watch staff expertly throw dough for roti bread, another mainstay of Malaysian cuisine. The Roti Canai offerings are a mix of traditional and more westernised versions. Traditional ones include Roti Telur, with egg combined with the roti dough, and Roti Plaster, where the egg is ‘plastered’ on top instead. A more substantial traditional roti is the Murtabak, a folded roti with onion, egg and minced lamb or chicken inside.

Other traditional Malaysian dishes, such as Laksa, Nasi Goreng and Beef Rendang, sit alongside the South Indian-influenced Dosa; pancakes made from rice and black gram (a pulse). You can choose your rice plain or flavoured with coconut and spices. The most popular dishes so far are the Beef Rendang and the Barramundi Fish Curry. New to the menu is Sambal Sotong, a calamari-based dish.

The drinks menu offers many delights, including a milk drink made with turmeric, honey and figs, sweet Malaysian tea, saffron tea, a ‘Milo dinosaur’ (one for the kids) and something I haven’t seen since living in Britain but apparently is on the menu of many

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Malaysian cafes, Horlicks.

Sweet roti are the go-for dessert – either with banana or chocolate or Kaya, a coconut spread that is often eaten on toast for breakfast in Malaysia.

Takeaway is an option – via the easiest local phone number to remember – 6685 8585! Bookings are only taken for groups of around 10 people. Keep an eye out for plans to start opening for lunch.

Whether you have travelled in Malaysia, miss your favourite Malaysian cuisine from elsewhere, or simply want to try flavoursome food, check out Taste of Melaka.

Taste of Melaka: Shop 9, 8 Fletcher St, Byron Bay (the beach end of Fletcher St). Open 7 days from 5pm. Ph: 6685 8585. Facebook: @ tasteofmelakabyronbay

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Discover slow magic at Slo-Mo Joes Story and photos by Vivienne Pearson

Festival of the Seven Seas The inaugural Festival of the Seven Seas will be held at Byron Bay Brewery on Sunday 20 August.

Festival of the Seven Seas is a fundraiser for local conservation groups Plastic Free Byron and Positive Change for Marine Life and will work to raise awareness of the crisis faced by the world’s oceans.

Festival of the Seven Seas is a family-friendly community event.

The day will be educational and will feature guest speakers and demonstrations suitable for children of all ages.

Running order of events • 8am start with beach clean-up • 11am free barbecue at the Brewery for all those who joined the clean-up • Fundraising Event at Byron Bay Brewery 12 noon–10pm

Festival of the Seven Seas highlights

Slow-cooked food is worth the time it takes to prepare. Slo-Mo Joes is worth the time it takes to find it. It’s one of those places that can be tricky to find the first time but, once you know, you’ll never forget. Just look for the riot of yellow.

Slo-Mo Joes is in Bay Lane. From the Fletcher Street end, it’s not so hard – stand next to Safya, or with your back to The Bolt Hole and you’ll see the yellow a few doors down the lane. From Jonson Street, you’ll need to work a little harder – walk down the lane past Byron Fresh and the Fishmongers and keep going after Red Hot and Green – the yellowness will surprise you on your right.

The next surprise will be how spacious the seemingly tiny space is. Once you’re in, the surprises from there are all food-related and are all good.

This is slow-cooked, one-pot-style food. ‘Healthy, fresh and nutritious,’ is the sum-up by owner, Meredith Pollock. There’s no one single cuisine, with the menu drawing inspiration from the US brisket-and-beans-style slow cooking as well as slow-cook methods from the Pacific (tropically flavoured chicken curry), Morocco (chick pea stew with spices, nuts and herbs), Asia (Vietnamese-style pork roll), and England (lamb with mushy peas).

Open since Bluesfest, Slo-Mos have a brand-new liquor licence, meaning you can enjoy wine, beer (including Byron’s Stone & Wood, and Fortitude from Mount Tambourine), or selected cocktails (Sangria and Slo-Mo’s versions of Singapore Slings) with your meal.

With doors that open right up and in-lane seating, Slo-Mos is a good option now in winter as well as once it warms up. ‘It’s not just winter food,’ says Meredith. ‘Already there are items that are great for warmer days, such as the Tuscan Bread Salad, and we’ll add more in summer, such as a slow-cooked duck salad.’

The space is very yellow and very fun. The menu items have catchy names (Mean Beans and Wam Bam Lamb, anyone?!) and the walls are covered with fun food sayings. I was straight on to ‘Find inner peas’ but confess it took me a few minutes before ‘I love you from my head tomatoes’ fell into place.

It also took me a few goes to get the full meaning of the name.

Slo-mo is an abbreviation for slow motion, so sits perfectly with the slow cooking. Joes reminds me of US-style slow-cooked food. Mo fits with the moustache logo. Meredith filled me in on the other meaning – linking up the mo and joe gives you Mojo, meaning magic.

Putting all that together, I guess you could say that Slo-Mo Joes has brought to Byron some moustached, slow-motion, magic slow-cooked food.

Slo-Mo Joes, Bay Lane, near Fletcher Street corner. Closed Tuesday. Mon, Tues, Wed: 11am–late, Fri, Sat, Sun: 8am–late.

Instagram: @slomojoes

Ignore the ‘no entry’ sign – approaching Slo-Mo Joes

• Bands from 12 noon through till 10pm • Designated kids’ entertainment and amusement area with rides, face painting, colouring competition, educational talks and demonstrations • Silent auction featuring six surfboards donated by local pro surfers that have been painted by six local artist • Marine expert presentations and talks • Byron Bay Council representative from Be a Good Sort will present a workshop on correct waste disposal and ocean cleanups, and what we can do as a community in support of this, with tips and tricks on how to recycle.

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Inside Slo-Mo Joes

You made it!

A mocha that will rock your winter socks off!

When those crazy bearded men at the Byron Bay Brewery decided it was time to brew a winter ale, a solution came to mind that would kill two birds with one stone. ‘When I think of a wintery beer I think of something dark and decadent, rich and hearty, something to sit with in front of a fireplace and slowly sip on while listening to Led Zeppelin or The Rolling Stones,’ says head brewer Alastair Gillespie. ‘But what if you’ve just had a long week at work, you don’t have a fireplace in your overpriced share house, and you actually feel like getting the weekend started? What could we brew that embraces the lively energy of Byron Bay?’ The decision may have some people wondering, but coffee and beer was the answer. Alastair explains: ‘We wanted to take the vibrant and rich coffee notes and match those with the chocolate tones of our dark-roasted malts. We went to our friends Toby and Simon from the Byron Bay Coffee Company,

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who were more than happy to share some of their delicious lightly roasted Exotic blend of beans. This Exotic blend has a fruity acidity, that pairs well with the smooth richness of the malt.’

The result is Mocha Rocka Coffee Porter. The launch for this fantastic beer is this Friday 11 August at 6.30pm at the Brewery. There will be a free tasting and nibbles, and entertainment from local legends Phil and Tilley.

Friday 11 August, 6.30pm. Byron Bay Brewery, 1 Skinners Shoot Rd, Byron Bay.

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Right on Targa for winter-warmers night out

By Vivienne Pearson In a town built for summer, it’s not always easy to find a spot cosy enough for a winter’s night out. I found one recently at Targa. I’ve always loved the multi-coloured cube sign but, until now had not eaten there.

‘I like winter,’ says head chef and co-owner, Dave Prowse. And it shows, with winter-warmer items on the menu including roasted root vegetables, brussel sprouts and mulled wine. ‘We’re ringing our suppliers weeks in advance to find out when we can start to put these ingredients on the menu,’ says Dave.

The menu is the creation of a tight-knit team of chefs. ‘It is a long-established team,’ says Dave. ‘We work well together.’

Dave and sous chef Andrea Bettini are long-term collaborators, especially in the creation of dishes. ‘We are a sounding board for each other,’ says Dave.

I tried the Fish of the Day, which was jewfish, served with puy lentils, roast brussels sprouts and salsa verde. The fish was cooked to perfection and the whole dish was a delight of flavours, especially the citrus notes in the salsa.

For dessert, I couldn’t go past the Mulled Wine Poached Pear.

This is an example of the collaboration between chefs. ‘It used to be two dishes,’ says Dave. ‘Then one day, Andrea and I were chatting over the chopping boards and we decided to combine the best elements of each into one dessert.’ This is perfect for me, as I am often torn between chocolate- and fruit-based desserts and, with this option, I had both in one!

Spoiler alert: The chocolate and Frangelico mousse is hidden within the pear, which is served whole.

The mulled-wine and Frangelico flavours make this feel like a decadent dessert and the hazelnuts help make it a substantial one too. A Genovese coffee finished the evening off beautifully.

Both my main and dessert were ideal for a wintery Byron dinner.

Both had winter-warming elements (the brussels sprouts and mulled wine) that were perfectly combined with the summery brightness (citrus and pear) that Byron is so well known for.

Targa: 11 Marvell Street, Byron Bay. Ph: 6680 9960. www.targabyronbay.com Breakfast and lunch 7 days, dinner Tues–Sat. Try the 2- or 3-course dinner special through July and August.

Winter specials mid-week 2-course dinner $40 3-course dinner $48 (Tues–Thurs)

Targa chef team: L–R Rob Breeze, Kailash Jai Ra, Dave Prowse, Andrea Bettini, Marco Oldani – photo credit Vivienne Pearson

Fish of the day – photo supplied

Mulled wine poached pear – photo supplied

Good Taste

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BALLINA

BYRON BAY

Ballina RSL Club

Ribs, Wings & Parmy Buffet with Dessert and More Saturday 19 August Friday 15 September From 6pm

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

Adults $24.50, Members $22 Kids 5-12yrs $12.50, Under 5 FREE

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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

Main Street

BYRON BAY

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

Success Thai Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm.

3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798 www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

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!

SPECIAL $12 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you.

Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine.

Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away.

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

IG - @Jonsonsrestaurantbar FB - Jonsonsrestaurantbar

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

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

Luscious Foods

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

Treehouse on Belongil Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas.

25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452

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!

Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day.

Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations.

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

New summer menu out now!

Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night.

Presenting incredible original music in Byron’s most intimate atmosphere.

Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com

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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

Safya Cafe and Restaurant

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

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

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.

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

Wood-fired pizzas & real Italian cuisine with a Sardinian twist Famous for seafood, meats and pasta dishes.

We do special events functions.

Fins

Celebrating 25 years Fins is the destination restaurant for fine local seafood.

Long lazy lunches on our veranda.

Afternoon oysters, Champagne and cocktails in our RAW BAR. Intimate fine dining of an evening.

Proudly awarded Chef Hats for the past 22 years

Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner daily 5-10pm.

Lunch Fri-Sun 12-3pm.

Self-serve Buffett Thai, Chinese and Korean

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

Warung Bagus

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

KINGSCLIFF

www.stelmodining.com

Sura Asian Cuisine

GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

MULLUMBIMBY

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

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

The Empire Open 7 days from 9am Dine in and takeaway FB/Insta: EmpireMullum 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306

Experience the real taste of Thailand.

Using local produce, local staff.

Free courtesy bus provided for pick up and drop off!

20 years’ experience in the art of Thai cooking.

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.

Closed for nights during August while our nightshift takes a well-earned break, but nights will back in September!

NEWRYBAR

Harvest

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.

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.

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE

Restaurant: Traditional Egyptian shared-style dining NOW OPEN for dinner from Thursday to Sunday

Trattoria Basiloco

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

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

SUFFOLK PARK

Tullys

Check us out on

facebook.com/byron.legendpizza Scan code for our menu!

BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992

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 - Friday–Sunday 5.30pm–10pm tullysplace.suffolkpark@ INSTAGRAM @tullys_place gmail.com

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

CATERING

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

WINTER SPECIALS

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

Fully licensed.

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

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

*excludes mixed seafood entrée & seafood platter for 2

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

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Where the Good Life meets Grand Designs Property Insider caught up with Nina Bishop during the week on the eve of her beautiful and unique property coming onto the market. The home and grounds are a testament to Ninaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for sustainable living and her eye for the aesthetic. It is hard to imagine it will stay on the market for long.

When Nina bought the hectare of land back in July 1997 there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a lot to see. It was a cleared block with a wide northerly aspect overlooking a small lake. Ninaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision and hard work have created a wonderfully natural home, its understated elegance framed by lush rainforest and estab-

lished vegetable gardens bursting with produce. The 4-bedroom home with its earthy tones, curved roof and rendered walls with rounded edges is in complete harmony with its setting.

Sitting unobtrusively into the bank of a north-facing slope, its positioning

both stylish and elegant yet warm and friendly with environmental credentials of the highest order. It is a unique offering and is open for inspection this Saturday.

Address: 60 Brushbox Drive, Mullumbimby Date: Saturday August 12th Time: 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am. and aspect along with its high thermal mass (owing to the mud-brick construction) are integral to the passive solar design. The design also incorporates a clerestory roof that allows in

plenty of natural light and allows for effective passive heating and cooling, solar hot water and a photovoltaic array that is grid interactive.

Nina has created a home that is

As for whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next for Nina? She says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;For once I am trying not to planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

She looks forward to embracing her wanderlust and seeing what life has in store for her.

whatever home means to you, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you find it

NEW BRIGHTON 18 Casons Lane $2.39 million 4 3 5 5173 m2 Agent: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 0467 000 222 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

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Property Beachfront Hideaway

Views, Privacy & Location

6A Childe Street, Byron Bay 3/77 Frasers Road, Mullumbimby Expressions of Interest 6 3 2 1 1 2

Expansive Homestead & Cottage Eureka $919,000

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Lovingly presented, two acres of freehold land in a 102 acre holding.

Environmentally sound with sealed roads and privatised internal power grid. The common land consists of 80 acres including areas of high conservation rain forest. The property is home to several endangered plant species and includes 600 metres of restored creek frontage. The main house consists of a living room, kitchen with bamboo bench tops, dining room and bathroom. There is a carport and spacious covered verandahs on three sides to enjoy the views and lifestyle.

A separate bedroom features a walk in robe/child’s room and a covered deck with magnificent views to the lighthouse and Cape Byron headland. The composting toilet is housed in its own charming building. Located at the bottom of the garden, there are two large adjoining timber sheds offering numerous options including workshop/garage and studio/sleepout.

Superb 12 acre oasis with established gardens, sweeping lawns and frontage to beautiful Whian Creek.

Character circa 1910 timber home with pool.

Established guest house accommodation with impressive earning history. 12 acres of park like grounds, swimming holes. Polished timber floors and high ceilings, generous living and dining room, combined with open plan kitchen with vaulted timber lined ceiling.

A major bonus of this property is the separate 3 bedroom cottage with modern kitchen and bathroom, plus large covered verandah with a view of manicured gardens and beyond to Whian Creek plus surrounding countryside. The main homestead is currently operating as a guest house with an impressive income history.

Whian Creek is a special feature of this property with several swimming holes and picnic areas, being only an easy stroll through the gardens with many established deciduous and ornamental trees.

Open: Inspect by appointment Contact: Nicolette van Wijngaarden 0411 144 877 Unique Estates

Inspect by appointment Open: Contact: Mark Cochrane 0416 142 663 Professionals & Mark Cochrane

Inspect by appointment Open: Contact: Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412 Elders Bangalow

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Those in search of secluded seaside tranquilty need look no further than Beachfront Hideaway, an exemplary villa located right at the water’s edge in beautiful Byron Bay. With absolute beachfront on one side and Belongil Creek on the other, this property occupies a prime location on the peninsula and has been purpose built to offer the ultimate in seamless indoor/outdoor living.

Recently extended and renovated, the elevated two-level master residence has six bedrooms and three bathrooms and offers direct beach access and exceptional views from almost every angle.

Located just 50m from the Belongil cafe and beach restaurant strip, Beachfront Hideaway lies just a 15-minute stroll from the relaxed vibe of Byron Bay and only metres from the famed underwater heritage site the Wollongbar wreck.

AUCTION

OPENHOME HOME OPEN SAT 11:30-12PM WED & SAT 11.30am–12pm

101 Station Street, Mullumbimby N E m PE S 5p pm O OU –5.42.45 H urs 5 12–1 Th Sat & UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM CROUCH AMIRBEAGGI INSOLVENCY & BUSINESS ADVISORS 851 Bangalow Road, Bangalow

Classic Character Cottage

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AUCTION 19th August 12pm onsite INSPECT Thursday 5–5.45pm & Saturday 12–12.45pm CONTACT PAUL EATWELL 0414 446 111 EMAIL paul@promullum.com.au OFFICE Mullumbimby 02 6684 2615

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• 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

Sat 2nd Sept , Onsite 2PM Duncan Lorimer 6687 1500 0400 844 412

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950sqm block with in-ground pool & garden beds OOQNUDCÄRDKE BNMS@HMDCÄFQ@MMXÄÇ@S Live in one, rent out the other Quiet established area in Bangalow Easy stroll to Bangalow’s main street Excellent rental potential Owners liquidating assets and must sell Janice Maple

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AUCTION 31 August If not sold prior

Janice Maple

m: 0401 026 359 e. janice@eldersbangalow.com.au

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AUCTION 31 August If not sold prior

First Time to Market in 60 years

68 BARRYS ROAD, MODANVILLE

32 (LOT 37) CHARLOTTE STREET, BANGALOW

Sensational Lifestyle Property - First Home Buyers Take Note

Best Vacant Land in Bangalow

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Opportunity to secure a great value country retreat Low maintenance, gently sloping 3,768sqm block Peaceful cul-de-sac location with sensational views Freshly painted, four bedroom, two bathroom home Heaps of room for vege gardens, fenced fence area areafor forpets pets Abundant wildlife on your doorstep Modanville store & Channon Market close by 15 mins drive to Lismore, 30 mins to Bangalow

AUCTION 31 August If not sold prior

Janice Maple

m: 0401 026 359 e. janice@eldersbangalow.com.au

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Generous 649sqm lot in Stage 3 of The Meadows Exclusive subdivision, never to be extended Short stroll from Bangalow’s main street Elevated block with great rural vista Perfect site for QLDer or two storey home Lot is registered & ready to go with power & water Surrounded by farmland with gorgeous rural views Owners must sell due to changed circumstances

AUCTION 31 August If not sold prior

Janice Maple

m: 0401 026 359 e. janice@eldersbangalow.com.au

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Brunswick Heads 2 Newberry Parade

Brunswick Heads 22 Old Pacific Highway

AUCTION

NATURE LOVERS PARADISE

Immaculately maintained property. Move in and start living the Brunswick Heads dream or attract some blue chip tenants and collect the rents. Great properties attract great people!

• Immaculate 2 storey double brick house • 3 Bedrooms, open plan living upstairs • 3 showers and toilets + O/S beach shower • Downstairs 1 Bedoom flat, huge rumpus & 4th Bedroom • Solar, 4 car garage could convert for further accommodation SBSCA • Joins national park, easy access to the river, beach, parks, ocean & shops For that something special and in tip top shape call me to inspect or come along to the open inspections Thurs & Sat 12 noon.

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 Awaiting you and your family. To arrange an inspection call Peter.

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Inspect Saturday 10.00 – 10.30am Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

Ocean Shores 54 Balemo Drive

Brunswick Heads 40 Booyun Street

Brunswick Heads 2 Riverside Crescent

GOLFERS DREAM & ENTERTAINERS DELIGHT

RARE AS HENS TEETH

RIVERFRONT? GOOD ENOUGH!

We need some golfers, with a loving family who like entertaining, to take over this beautiful, big golfcourse-front property: • 5 bedrooms plus study • Double lockup with buggy space • Huge living, dining, entertaining & bar • Formal sunken lounge and dining

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• Inground pool, vege patch, solar • Back patio & direct access to the course Need to work on the handicap & want a property for family and visitors? Call me now, so you can pop the bubbles with friends after a great day on the golf course.

Inspect Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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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.

Yep this one could even be a great to buy & secure yourself a spot in the town for the future.

For Sale $1,325,000 Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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Inspect Saturday 1.00 – 1.30pm Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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Property Absolutely Captivating

Mountain Vistas & Ocean Views Knock Knock is that opportunity?

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This 29 acre property is located on the edge of Mt Jerusalem National Park overlooking Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads coastline. Renovated to architect designs it is spacious and completely private with majestic views. Open plan living areas with high raked ceilings, timber floors and large doors that open onto the patio. Kitchen, fitted with granite bench tops, European appliances and large walk in pantry. The house has a lower wing comprising of guest quarters, a second living room and the den/study. The upper wing hosts master bedroom with views of the ocean, walk in dressing room, ensuite with separate shower and access to the outside, and the third bedroom. The house can operate entirely ‘off the grid’ with a standalone solar power system, 135,000 litres of rainwater storage.

There is a studio with two rooms and facilities located separately from the home. Double lockup garage with remote entry and beautiful saltwater pool.

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

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Downstairs offers you versatility, separate self-contained guest accommodation, a teenage retreat or more living area for the family.

Yes it’s your opportunity to own 4 spacious 2-bedroom units with french doors and verandahs here in the heart of Brunswick Heads. You want more how about a DAapproved set of plans to upgrade and renovate the existing and an approval to build a 5th unit at the back of the block?

More? With the zoning being B2 Local Centre & the 1012m2 block we think there is an opportunity to perhaps build some shops at the front subject to council approval.

With a bit of creativity this block could become the flagship property in town for holiday letting or permanent rental. Are you looking for a project that will give you great satisfaction, income and a very valuable asset? Call me for an inspection and a copy of the DA.

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

Open: Inspect by appointment Contact: Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

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Auction 26th August 2017 11.30am Onsite View Saturday Midday – 1.00pm Agent Jason Di mar Area Sales Specialist 0477 222 452 Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118

Architecturally designed by Award Winning Anstey Homes... This spectacular property offers the ultimate in seaside living.

Just some of the fabulous property features; · Just 200m stroll to Fern Beach · High 9 foot ceilings throughout, enhancing the natural light and space · Dressing room/study alcove to 2nd bedroom

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As the name suggests, this pretty 3-hectare (7.6 acre) property is perfectly positioned to take advantage of expansive district views and also has the benefit of gently sloping usable paddocks. The main home has recently been renovated and extended providing a new bathroom, 2 generous living areas, one being open plan with slow combustion wood heater and air-con to large modern kitchen, the second living room features extensive use of glass ensuring excellent natural light and expansive views with an additional feature of high vaulted ceilings.

The original rustic cottage provides for two extra bedrooms and bathroom, ideal for added income or an extended family. Well located being only 3 minutes drive to Clunes village and 10 minutes drive to Bangalow and in a popular price range so do not delay!

Be embraced by this intelligently designed 4-bedroom home including a studio, set amongst beautiful gardens with a stunning outlook over your very own pocket of rainforest and tranquil lake.

The perfectly positioned North aspect provides maximum solar access and protects from Southerlies, while strategically placed windows allow for ample light and ventilation. Featuring established vegetable gardens, orchards and a chicken pen it affords a sustainable, relaxed lifestyle teeming with biodiversity, birds and wildlife.

Offering dual street frontage with a second carport/shed this private oasis is located close to Mullumbimby Steiner school, shop and cafes.

Original character timber home with freshly polished floors, 1930s era on level 1592m2 prime village block.

Lovingly updated with new paint inside and out, new roof, new kitchen, two new bathrooms, two bedrooms plus a sleep-out and an office. There is also a carport and to add to the charm of the property there is an original garage/shed and a pottery studio. Privately landscaped it sits across the road from the iconic Main Arm Store â&#x20AC;&#x201C; great coffee and community hub.

Gardens delight with grand hoop pines, old frangipani trees, clusters of pony tail palms and mountain views. Village convenience ready for magical Main Arm Valley lifestyle with creeks to explore, walks galore and colourful Mullumbimby town is less than 10 minutes away.

Vendors are motivated and will consider any offers.

Historically flood free block.

Inspect by appointment Open: Contact: Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412 Elders Bangalow

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Open For Inspection ELDERS BANGALOW

MCGRATH BYRON BAY

• 6 Palm Tree Crescent, Bangalow. Wed & Sat 11–11.30am • 851 Bangalow Road, Bangalow. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 26 Granuaille Road, Bangalow. Wed & Sat 12–12.30pm • 68 Barrys Road, Modanville. Wed & Sat 2–2.30pm

• 5 Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Thu 1–1.30pm • 2/68 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. Thu 1–1.30pm • 51 Station Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 680 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby Creek. Sat 10–10.30am • 34 Blackbean Road, Wilsons Creek. Sat 10–10.30am • 5 Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11–11.30am • 60 Brushbox Drive, Mullumbimby Creek. Sat 11–11.30am • 165 Brooklet Drive, Newrybar. Sat 11–11.30am • 642 Binna Burra Road, Federal. Sat 11–11.30am • Lot 9 Monet Drive, Montecollum. Sat 12–12.30pm • 450 Repentance Creek Road, Rosebank. Sat 12–12.30pm • 16 Bryce Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 2/68 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. Sat 12.30–1pm • 11 Lomandra Lane, Mullumbimby. Sat 1–1.30pm • 12 Train Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 1.30–2pm • 10 Wollumbin Street, Byron Bay. Sat 1.30–2pm • 624 Tuntable Creek Road, The Channon. Sat 2–2.30pm • 202 Palmwoods Road, Main Arm. Sat 2.30–3pm • 478 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 3–3.30pm

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 1635–1651 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Wed 12–12.30pm • 11/64 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 11.45am–12.15pm • 892 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Thu 12.30–1pm • 6a/155–159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Fri 9.15–9.45am • 11 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Fri 10-10.30am • 1–4/6–8 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Fri 11–11.30am • 14/64 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay. Fri 12–12.30pm • 8/183 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Sat 9–9.30am • 39 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 2 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 1/86 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 35 Riverside Drive, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 10.45–11.15am • 26 Tallowood Crescent, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • House 3, 16 Oakland Court, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 23 Ann Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 1–4/6–8 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 10 Coachwood Court, Federal. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 892 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 11 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 4 Bangalay Court, Bangalow. Sat 12–12.30pm • 3/7 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 14/64 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay. Sat 12.30–1pm • 7 Staghorn Court (just off Palm Lily Cres), Bangalow. Sat 1–1.30pm • 624 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 2–2.30pm • 478 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 3–3.30pm

LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS • 21A Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Thu 11–11.30am • 2 Newberry Parade, Brunswick Heads. Thu 12–12.30pm • 26 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Thu 2–2.30pm • 22 Old Pacific Highway, Brunswick Heads. Sat 10–10.30am • 54 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 21A Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 2 Newberry Parade, Brunswick Heads. Sat 12–12.30pm • 2 Riverside Crescent, Brunswick Heads. Sat 1–1.30pm • 26 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 2–2.30pm

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD • 1 Granite Street, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am • 200 North Creek Road, Lennox Head. Sat 12–12.30pm

PARKINSON REAL ESTATE • 2/1 Pacific Vista Dr, Byron Bay. Thu 2–2.30pm & Sat 11.30am–12pm

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 30 Mia Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–1pm • 1 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach. Sat 11–11.45am

Auctions ELDERS BANGALOW • 26 Granuaille Road, Bangalow. Thursday 31st August 6pm at Heritage House • 6 Palm Tree Crescent, Bangalow. Thursday 31st August 6pm at Heritage House • 32 Charlotte Street, Bangalow. Thursday 31st August 6pm at Heritage House • 68 Barrys Road, Modanville. Thursday 31st August 6pm at Heritage House • 851 Bangalow Road, Bangalow. Sat 2nd Sept 2pm onsite

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 11 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Auction 19th August 12.30pm • 39 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. Auction 26th August 1pm

MCGRATH BYRON BAY • 5 Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Saturday 12th August 11.30am • 10 Wollumbin Street, Byron Bay. Saturday 12th August 2pm • 11 Lomandra Lane, Mullumbimby. Saturday 19th August 10.30am

• 12 Train Street, Mullumbimby. Saturday 19th August 3pm • 34 Blackbean Road, Wilsons Creek. Saturday 26th August 10am • 51 Station Street, Mullumbimby. Saturday 26th August 11am • 202 Palmwoods Road, Main Arm. Saturday 2nd September 9.30am • Lot 9 Monet Drive, Montecollum. Saturday 2nd September 11am • 642 Binna Burra Road, Federal. Saturday 2nd September 12pm • 450 Repentance Creek Road, Rosebank. Saturday 16th September 10am • 165 Brooklet Drive, Newrybar. Saturday 16th September 12pm • 16 Byrce Street, Suffolk Park. Saturday 16th September 1.30pm

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 30 Mia Court, Ocean Shores. 26 August 2017

New Listings FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 14/64 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay. $800,000 to $880,000 • 13 Cape Vista Drive, Ewingsdale. Contact Agent

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD • 1 Granite Street, Lennox Head. Contact Agent

MCGRATH BYRON BAY • 58/12 Hazelwood Close, Suffolk Park • 16 Bryce Street, Suffolk Park

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6. Virginia Reid’s prayer flags pass the practicality test. 7. Mei F and Jane Hutcheon with a fan. 8. A rakish angel. 9. One hand Texting. 10. John Safran extremely mild mannered. 11. Tim flabbergasted.

12. Laura Tingling. 13. The Shire’s first family. 14. Keeping up with the Kalashnikovs. 15.Tony and Sarah hanging out. 16. Peter Hellier. 17. Deng Adut. 18. Roger Cohen. 19. David Marr and John Saffran.

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At 20 idyllic locations around the northern rivers on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 of August for the annual Mud Trail weekend, run in conjunction with The Australian Ceramics Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national Open Studios event.

Many artists will host studio talks, demonstrations and workshops throughout the weekend and you will find thousands of functional and sculptural works of art for sale, handcrafted using diverse methods & finishes; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bound to be a piece that is perfect for you.

Pick up a map & make your way to some, or all of the locations, for a fabulous weekend of full immersion in the vibrant ceramic arts community this region is fast becoming famous for.

ADULT CERAMIC CLASSES

MONDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;FRIDAY SECOND SAT URDAY

Casual classes available visit www.theclaybarn.com.au

Book via Zani 0417 867 801

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THIS MONTH WE OPEN THE DOORS FOR THE OPEN S T U D I O S W E E K E N D O N S AT 1 9 A N D S U N 2 0 A U G U S T. The Clay Barn welcomes Lisa Benny from Harvest Clay for the weekend, located between Bangalow and Newrybar on the Hinterland Way drop in to see wheel-throwing demonstrations, paint a pot for $10 or buy ceramics by Zani and Lisa at studio prices.

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Enquiries: call 6687 1779 or 0417 867 801.

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Byron Writers Festival 2017

ART PIECE GALLERY 70 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby p. 6684 3446 artpiecegallery.com.au

BY RO N W R I T E R S F E ST I VA L K E E P S T H E C O N V E R S AT I O N S G O I N G W I T H G R AY L I N G , FLANAGAN AND O’BRIEN

BILLINUDGEL PICTURE FRAMING & PICCOLO ART GALLERY 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel p. 6680 3444 billinudgelpictureframing.com.au

BSA PROJECT SPACE

Couldn’t make the Festival this year or hungry for more? Byron Writers Festival is delighted to present two must-see events this spring.

Studal Lane, Mullumbimby p. 0431 034 892 byronschoolofart.com/project-space

A.C Grayling, Wednesday 6 September

LONE GOAT GALLERY 28 Lawson St, Byron Bay p. 0409 004 542 lonegoatgallery.com

MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY ART GALLERY (DRILL HALL) 2 Jubliee Ave, Mullumbimby Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm, every 3rd Sat 10am–4pm Mullum Market.

Gallery available for hire. mullum.potters@yahoo.com.au

NOEL HART STUDIO GALLERY 1/8 Smith St, Mullumbimby Industrial Estate, Mullumbimby p. 0417 042 951 noelhart.com

NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY Cnr Cherry & Crane St, Ballina.

Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm Sat/Sun 9.30am–2.30pm ballina.nsw.gov.au/nrcg

STOKERS SIDING ART GALLERY 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding Fri–Mon 10am–4pm or by appt. p. 0407 417 169

SUVIRA – CERAMICS & SCULPTURE GALLERY 300 Mafeking Rd, Goonengerry p. 6684 9194 suviramcdonald.com

TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY & MARGARET OLLEY ART CENTRE 2 Mistral Rd, South Murwillumbah Open Wed–Sun 10am–5pm p. 6670 2790 artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

The Merchant of Venice MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO AROUND. Portia has it. Bassanio wants it. Shylock lends it. Antonio owes the value of it. Love also plays a part. Portia offers it. Bassanio wants it. And Antonio may lose a pound of flesh for it.

This uncompromising and dark production explores the tense relationship and prejudices between those who have, and those who don’t.

Dark in its humour and bawdy in its romantic hijinks, The Merchant of Venice takes audiences on a journey of love, mercy and justice.

Featuring 3-time Helpmann Award winner Mitchell Butel (Janet King and Rake) as the defiant Shylock, and Jessica Tovey (Wolf Creek and Wonderland) as Portia, the production will be directed by Anne-Louise Sarks (Belvoir’s Jasper Jones and Medea), this masterfully envisioned production tackles the prejudices and preconceived notions of one of Shakespeare’s most challenging plays.

Two shows only at NORPA Thursday 7 and Friday 8 September. www.norpa.org.au NORPA PRESENTS BELL SHAKESPEARE’S

Back by popular demand, acclaimed philosopher AC Grayling takes centre stage at the Byron Theatre to tackle Democracy and Its Crisis. This talk will provide an urgent exploration of the challenges facing democracy today from one of our most trusted voices.

Richard Flanagan in conversation with Kerry O’Brien, Tuesday 10 October In his first visit to Byron Bay since winning the Man Booker Prize for The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Richard Flanagan will chat with Kerry O’Brien about his haunting new novel First Person.

Details and tickets: byronwritersfestival. com/whats-on.

Save the dates I F YO U ’ V E B E E N T H I N K I N G A B O U T E X PA N D I N G YO U R A RT P R A C T I C E , A P P L I C AT I O N S F O R 2018 YE AR-LONG COURSES O P E N 2 8 A U G U S T. The upcoming BSA Open Day on 17 September is a great opportunity to meet the teachers, see the new school and have your questions answered.

Get your work out there: BSA Project Space exhibition proposals close 31 August.

For more info visit byronschoolofart.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS A.C GRAYLING PRESENTS DEMOCRACY AND ITS CRISIS Wednesday 6 September Byron Theatre

2018 Long Courses: Applications open 28 August BSA Open Day: 17 September BSA Project Space exhibition proposals close 31 August byronschoolofart.com North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTOR ANNE-LOUISE SARKS

THURSDAY 7 NORPA AT ON SALE NOW & FRIDAY 8 LISMORE CITY 1300 066 772 SEPTEMBER HALL 19 AUGUST 2017 NORPA.ORG.AU FRIDAY 18 & SATURDAY NORPA AT LISMORE CITY HALL TICKETS

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RICHARD FLANAGAN IN CONVERSATION WITH KERRY O’BRIEN ABOUT HIS FORTHCOMING NOVEL FIRST PERSON Tuesday 10 October Elements of Byron

TICKETS: byronwritersfestival.com/whats-on

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ENTERTAINMENT

AUGUST 9–16, 2017 Editor : Mandy Nolan Editorial/gigs : gigs@echo.net.au Copy deadline: 5pm each Friday Advertising : adcopy@echo.net.au P : 02 6684 1777 W : echo.net.au/entertainment

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IT’S NOT JUST THE MEAT THAT’S SMOKIN’!

THIS WEEKEND SEES THE BANGALOW BLUEGRASS & BBQ FESTIVAL BRING MUSIC AND MEAT TO THE BYRON SHIRE. THE ECHO SPOKE WITH SARA TINDLEY, ONE OF THE MANY ARTISTS PERFORMING. ON THE MAIN STAGE ON SATURDAY. What are you looking forward to most about the Bluegrass festival?

I came to love American-style barbecue on my first trip with my family to the USA. Mark, my partner, designed himself a big smoker and the first year of the festival we entered the barbecue comp cooking pork ribs and chicken. We came third in one of the categories. Eating barbecue and listening to some great music sounds like a perfect Saturday to me.

...P36 LIVE MUSIC...P39| CULTURE...P41 | CINEMA...P43 | GIG GUIDE...P44 How do you think it reflects the spirit of the region?

It’s a really relaxed, welcoming festival. The food is incredible, the music is fun, and it all happens during the day so it’s a great family day out. I get to catch up with lots of people I have known for years but don’t see so much.

And it’s the one day we carnivores get to unite and feel a bit sorry for the vegetarians.

There’s a place for us all here in the northern rivers.

How long have you lived here?

I’ve been here since 1994.

Why did you decide to stay?

There’s nowhere else in Australia quite like the northern rivers. I’ve always preferred to live in the country. To be able to live outside a city but still easily access all that a city has to offer is gold. The lush beauty of the land and water here still stops me in my tracks on a regular basis. And then there’s the community. It took a while but I really feel like I belong and I can stop searching for somewhere to call home.

How has living here affected or shaped the kind of musician you are?

It gave me a platform to hone my craft in an incredibly nurturing and encouraging way. I was pretty terrible when I first started out but venues kept giving me a go and musicians kept agreeing to play with me so I was off and running. I was given the chance to find my audience and to become part of the beautiful, talented music community that is here. I don’t know of any other regional community that has live music every night of the week!

When I moved up here, I taught myself to play guitar so I could accompany myself and start writing songs. I met Azo Bell and we formed a duo that did pretty well, and over the years I just kept writing and my songs got better. I still struggle with my confidence but I don’t let that stop me from doing anything really.

Who are the people who have really inspired you along the way?

All the musicians I have worked with over the years have been hugely inspiring. Their faith and belief in my work has kept me going. It’s a tough industry and without the support of other musicians who give of their talents wholeheartedly I wouldn’t have been able to keep going. Then there’s the songwriters who keep me striving to write better, from the big guns such as Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Paul Kelly, Guy Clarke (to name a few) to the unsung heroes such as Ash Bell, Jez Mead, Suzannah Espie, The Yearlings, Lucie Thorne, Abbie Cardwell… the list goes on.

What should we expect from your show at Bangalow Bluegrass?

With the help of local legend Phil Levy, we have put together a cracking band including Rod Coe on bass, Steve Gilbert on harmonica and Michel Rose on dobro and, of course, Phil on mandolin, guitar and banjo. It will be a non-traditional take on bluegrass. We can’t wait!

The Bluegrass & BBQ festival kicks off at the A&I Hall on Friday with the now-legendary Old-Time Variety Show. This is a jam-packed night of entertainment with a vaudevillian flavour in a raucous adults-only time slot.

Saturday is at the Bangalow Showgrounds with Sara Tindley performing on the main stage sharing the bill with The Morrisons, High Lonesome, Cat & Clint, The Mumblers and The Ben Wilson Band. There will also be a Picker’s Competition with a $250 prize up for grabs.

The Bangalow BBQ & Bluegrass Festival is a not-for-profit community event that has raised over $125,000 since 2014 for regional arts and cultural initiatives, of which the artsin-schools program is a primary beneficiary.

The festival aims to raise another $25,000 for I spent three months local schools this year. as a backup singer on a disastrous tour Two-day passes from $68 adult or $88 family. from Alice Springs Booking fees apply. Children under 18 free. across to Western Austra- Includes one free tasting plate. Additional lia. By the time that tour fell plates $10. For tickets go to bbqbluegrass. apart I felt like a proper singer. com.au or visit facebook.com/bbqblue.

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MANDY NOLAN’S ENTERTAINMENT SOAPBOX W W W. E C H O. N E T. A U /S OA P - B OX

WORKING IT OUT

I’ve committed. Again. I’m going back to the gym. The place I swore I’d never step foot in. I’ve thought about it for about three years now so I guess it’s time.

The personal trainers look so much younger this time around. Probably because they are. I swear the guy who did my consultation still had embryonic fluid on his shoulder. He was nearly full-term.

And they’ve all got beards.

Even the girls. It must be a thing. Note to self: Grow a beard. It must help with fitness. Fortunately for me it’s not hard. I’m 49. I could grow one in a week.

I’m talking to this young bloke about wanting to get fit before menopause hits. I don’t even know why I’m telling him that. He’s probably only just grown leg hair, he’s not ready to hear dystopian tales of frozen metabolisms and shrivelled vaginas. (I must stop googling menopause, it’s terrifying me. It’s worse than climate change. Sure, the icebergs are melting, but exactly how does a vagina shrivel? Is it like some sort of deflated balloon you find after the party’s over? When I read through the symptoms, that was the one I couldn’t get over.)

I feel like I should be reading my personal trainer some Roald Dahl. Bounce him on my knee. That might actually be good for my core. He tells me his mum’s menopausal. Then I protest ‘I’m not menopausal’. I’m not even peri. I’m like one of those women from the Bible who kept having kids until they were 60 until some prick turned them into a pillar of salt. (I wonder if that’s saltier than Himalayan?)

Poor lad just wants to know my ‘goals’. I hate goals. Or at least telling people my goals. Because I don’t really have any. Well, at least any I’m prepared to share. Like those I had at school. ‘Well I am going to be prime minister. And cure cancer.

And marry Steve Austin (the bionic man). And live in a castle.’

I can’t see how my $12.95 per week membership is going to help me with something my vision board couldn’t deliver. So I resort to humour. I tell him I was planning on getting fatter.

He just looks at me blankly.

Clearly I’m not getting funnier. At least to young people. Now I have to make up a goal.

If I’m honest I guess like most women my age my secret goal is to look like Elle McPherson. Except not the old Elle. The young one.

So I tell him. He doesn’t know who Elle McPherson is. I say she’s a hot woman with menopause. I bet Elle’s vagina hasn’t shrivelled. I’m 50 next year. It’s weird, age has never meant anything to me, mainly because I’m so immature, but 50 feels like midnight.

Like I am at the ball and the clock is about to strike 12.

I have this feeling that if I don’t get my act together by 50 then I am going to turn into a pumpkin. With a shrivelled vagina.

Maybe that’s what Cinderella is all about. It’s a mythic tale about menopause and the devastating effects of ‘the change’. Don’t lose your glass slipper girls! The personal trainer has written some of this down. I’ve been talking for so long I think he’s blacked out.

Okay, so I am actually at the gym signing up. I’ve given my bank account details. I’ve told gym where I live. That’s part one. Now I have to actually go. More than once. How good would it be to just have to do one big workout for the year? ‘Okay then, that’s me done. Back to the buffet.’

It’s embarrassing because everyone knows me. I sneak in the next morning for a quiet workout and everyone says Hello, Mandy! Good to see you exercising! (Is this encouraging or patronising? I can’t work it out.) You’ll enjoy it! Like the whole exercise thing has just occurred to me. It may come as a shock, but I have exercised before. This is my 40th gym membership.

I seem to commit to a gym in the same way I’ve always committed to men. I’ve signed up with enthusiasm and high hopes but after a few sessions it just wasn’t delivering the results I was after so I lost interest going. As I write this I’ve been once. But I’m determined to go back. But you won’t recognise me. I don’t look like Mandy Nolan any more. I look like Elle McPherson.

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FISHING FOR MONKEYS

RAISED BY EAGLES

Monkey & the Fish return to The Rails on Sunday presenting songs from their recently released second studio album A Place Of Hope plus other originals and interpretations of classic tunes. Lush vocal harmonies, excellent musicianship and magic songcraft feature through an eclectic repertoire with folk, roots, rock and reggae influences. Singer/ songwriting duo Chris Fisher and Marcelle Townsend-Cross create a special presence and signature sound that’s developed over the 20 years they have performed together. The lineup also includes the seasoned rhythm section of George Urbaszek on bass and Johnny Shaw on drums. The addition of Glenn Kellett on trumpet, percussion, keys, and backing vocals make for dynamic and diverse arrangements.

With their new album Must be Somewhere receiving unanimous widespread acclaim, and the completion of a run of shows supporting Mick Thomas and The Roving Commission, the time has finally come for Raised By Eagles to announce their own long-awaited run of headline dates, which takes in the Mullumbimby Ex-Services.

Two songs from the new album, Change is Good and Hand In Hand, were directly inspired through the Bentley Blockade and community opposition to CSG. Other tracks include collaborations with the late poet Iris Fisher. Monkey & the Fish deliver an uplifting and high-energy performance that connects with audiences.

A perfect balance between artistry and entertainment. From 7pm.

Raised By Eagles’ entrance onto Melbourne’s musical landscape in July 2013 immediately garnered the attention of Americana music aficionados across the country, their debut release scoring the band a nomination at the Age Music Victoria Awards that year for Best Country Album. Since then, continually raw and captivating performances have cemented Raised By Eagles’ reputation as one of Melbourne’s most sought-after independent acts. They released their widely acclaimed followup LP Diamonds In the Bloodstream in May 2015, which bagged a slew of award nominations and went on to win Best Country Album and Best Emerging Artist at The Age Music Victoria

Awards. It also scored them an invitation from the prestigious Americana Music Festival in Nashville where they delivered a stellar run of international shows before returning home to begin 2016. After a big year on the Australian festival circuit, which included Port Fairy Folk Festival, Bigsound, Bello Winter Music Festival and Dashville Skyline, the band took a break to start writing and recording their third album I Must be Somewhere, which has already scored four stars in Rolling Stone Australia and is now available through ABC Music and at all good record stores.

Raised By Eagles is a band of integrity and a generosity of spirit. A band who remains unaffected by the smoke and mirrors of music in the postmodern era, and encapsulates the art of storytelling at its heartfelt finest… They play Club Mullum at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services on Saturday 26 August at 7pm.

Tickets $20 online at clubmullum.com or $25 at the door. Support is Ben Wilson.

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works as an internationally respected music educator at the Queensland University of Technology. Kristina as selected many great standard tunes The Northern Rivers Big Band for your enjoyment including will be appearing in concert at Nice Work if You Can Get It by George Gershwin, It Don’t Mean the Ballina RSL this Sunday.

Thing by Duke Ellington, Fever, Band leader Royden Ainsworth and Hoagy Charmichael’s Georhas chosen some great tunes gia on My Mind. starting with the theme from Male vocalist Kristian Keogh Star Wars, followed by many has some of the best sevenof the very best foot-tapping ties and eighties tunes for moments in jazz history, you including I’m Your Man by including George Gershwin’s Strike Up the Band, American Leonard Cohen, Me and Mrs Patrol by Glenn Miller, a great Jones by Billy Paul, You’ve Got arrangement of jazz-rock from a Friend from Carole King and Gordon Goodwin, The Jazz Crazy Love by Van Morrison.

Police, and Doin’ Basie’s Thing, The band members are very Love for Sale by Cole Porter, happy to perform these excitplus some beautiful arrangements such as Fool on a Hill by ing and memorable melodies for you, as they are examples the Beatles. of the best music created in Jazz vocalist Kristina Kelman the 20th century. It is a real will be performing with the pleasure to experience the big band. Kristina is from sound of a large big band perBrisbane and has performed forming the best arrangements around Australia and Asia, ever produced.

Europe and the USA with At the Ballina RSL from 1pm many artists including Don on Sunday. Tickets are $15.00 Burrows, Tommy Tycho and at Ballina RSL Box Office. Phone the Qld Symphony Orchestra.

6686 2544, online at www.balKristina has her own quartet in Brisbane,and performs with linarsl.com.au/entertainment/ bookings/ or at the Club on various corporate bands, has the day. recorded several albums, and

BIG BAND FOR BALLINA

BYRON BAY’S ROCK AND ROLL KINGPINS THE BADLANDS HAVE PUT THE FINAL TOUCHES TO THEIR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW EP PERFECT LOSER. Pozible campaign we would not have been able to put together physical copies and release our EP.

The EP release marks the first successful attempt that the band have had to materialise their muchloved sound, having become one of Byron Bay’s most well-loved live bands over the past three years.

What is it about your sound that you wanted to capture during the recording process?

Tommy Flint spoke with The Echo ahead of their Byron launch.

In previous years we have focused most of our energies into our live Why did you decide to crowdfund shows, and in doing so our live sound your first release? grew while we found it difficult to Because our budget was blown in the capture this in the studio. It was important to us to create an EP that first half of production. embodied the sound that we create when we play live.

What freedom did this give you?

What is the essence of the Badlands live show?

Crowdfunding our EP enabled us to put together a well-rounded package we believed the tracks deserved. We had unfortunately used all of our funds during the recording process and without the much-appreciated support of our fanbase through our

A powerful take-off… From the launch you can expect some new songs, some new life to our favourites and hopefully some good times!

What did you want to capture while recording your EP? We wanted to catch a true representation of where we where musically as a band at the that moment.

The essence of a Badlands show is four mates doing what they love most.

What should we expect from our launch?

The Badlands play The Hotel Great Northern on Saturday.

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Legendary Warhol Factory superstar and New York’s undisputed queen of the underground Penny Arcade is a force of nature. Her latest award-winning show, the thought-provoking and subversively funny Longing Lasts Longer turns contemporary standup on its head in an outrageous blend of satire, memoir and comedy. Driven by her magnetic rock’n’roll energy, Arcade’s razor-sharp satire is mixed live to euphoric soundscapes inspired by four decades of pop culture as she strikes a blow against the golden age of stupidity. This passionate and exuberant performance anthem will have you thinking, laughing and dancing at the same time!

Outrageous and inspirational, Penny Arcade is one of a handful of artists who created performance art as we know it today. Since first climbing out of her bedroom window at age 14 to join a fabulously disenfranchised world of

queers, junkies, whores, stars, deviants and geniuses, Penny Arcade has become one of the most influential performers in the world.

A former Andy Warhol Factory superstar, a contemporary of Patti Smith and Debbie Harry, and named the soulmate of the late great Quentin Crisp, Penny Arcade is above all an internationally respected writer, poet, actress, theatremaker and icon of artistic resistance, and occupies a unique position in the American avant-garde.

She is inspired about how we are all selfcensoring and from the book from the Jewish lesbian author Sarah Schulman The Gentrification of the Mind tabout how ideas can become gentrified, about

how people psychologically assimilate to the mainstream, about how an alternative way of thinking was erased when a whole generation of artists died of AIDS in the 1980s. You can stop this.

On the themes of the show, Penny said: ‘You need to be able to see the alternative in order to live the alternative…

And what’s being done now in all of the cities – all over the world – is removing the alternative, removing the bohemian, taking the rock’n’roll, the funk, the poetry right out of it. I no longer think one person can change the world, but you can certainly change the world around you. So show up!’ Don’t miss New York’s undisputed queen of the underground in her hilarious Brunswick Heads debut!

Brunswick Picture House on Sunday 20 August at 4pm. Tickets are $30 Adult/$25 concession and available on line at brunswickpicturehouse.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT DANCING LIKE EVERYONE IS WATCHING The explosive Australian Dance Theatre is coming to the northern rivers for the first time with choreographer Garry Stewart’s global tour de force Be Your Self Redux.

‘I’ve been trying to get ADT to come here since I first started at NORPA 10 years ago,’ said NORPA artistic director Julian Louis. ‘They are absolutely one of the most exciting, adventurous dance companies in the world. You do not want to miss this show.’

Performed with a physicality that must be seen to be believed, Be Your Self Redux transforms the ADT dancers into erupting powerful and emotional enti-

DOING JOKES FOR THE DALAI LAMA! It’s not every day that you get invited to perform for the Dalai Lama. That’s an honour bestowed on comedian Sean Choolburra.

Labeled the ‘Godfather of Indigenous Comedy’, this Townsville boy comes from a family of twelve and is one of the few comedians who chooses not to use profanity. His ability to perform family-friendly material has set him apart and touches a chord with all audiences of all backgrounds. He’s even performed for Prince Charles!

Formerly a dancer with the prestigious Bangarra dance troupe, Sean still has the moves and he isn’t afraid to use them! A regular on NITV, Sean’s humour is loved by generations. On the Monday, Sean will be at St John’s Primary school running an Indigenous Culture workshop for the kids and at night he’ll be strutting his stuff as one of this country’s most powerful and dynamic standup comics.

He is joined by Andy Saunders, a comedian who who shares Sean’s impressive and an extraordinary ability to use humour to break down barriers and stereotypes by taking satire to new heights.

Just last week he released his new video Man Bun on YouTube with more than 10,000 views and climbing.

ties that question the very essence of our being: what makes you you?

In this extraordinary creation, Stewart examines how the body is central to our identity and that our notion of the ‘self’ is indeed located in our bodies.

Our emotions, moods and psychological states are just as much a component of our physical reality as any other bodily function including our heartbeat or respiration.

The movements of the dancers are accompanied by an actor onstage who delivers an astounding series of monologues that bring a sense of wonder at the marvels of the human body. Stewart worked on this text with Professor Ian Gibbons – former Professor of Physiology at Flinders University – as well as ADT physiotherapist Michael Heynen. In creating the piece,

Don’t miss these masters of standup comedy performing for the first time together here in Mullumbimby. Emceed by Mandy Nolan, Laugh Lines is A-grade hilarious standup from Australia’s best, most energetic comedians. Monday 11 September at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Doors 7pm. Show 7.30pm.Tickets $25/30 at door or online at www.mandynolan.com.au.

KEEP COAL IN THE HOLE Coal – Is it Worth it? is a new documentary by veteran filmmaker John Davis, who tragically died in a helicopter crash while trying to expose damage caused by the Shenhua coal mine. His family and friends completed the film in his memory. It screens on Wednesday 16 August at the Brunswick Picture House at 7pm.

Tickets are available from the website at brunswickpicturehouse.com.

ROCKY HORROR RAISES $ This is a fundraising event – all proceeds from the screening go directly to a Byron Shire family in great need.

Frock up and rock up to the Byron Theatre on Saturday 19 August for a special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Now in its 42nd year, this 1975 cult classic is an experience you must have at least once in your life!

Join young couple Brad and Janet as they embark on a night out they will remember for a very long time. Have you ever dreamt of strutting around onstage as Frank N. Furter or playing Janet as she sings Toucha-touch-a-touch-a-touch me or being part of Choolburra and Saunders reguthe infamous floor show? Then your dream larly feature in the hugely popu- has come true! This is your opportunity to lar Aboriginal Comedy Allstars become part of The Rocky Horror Picture Show national touring standup show. shadow cast.

Saunders is an impressive rapper and uses his comedic word play to his advantage. His star continues to rise with regular TV performances on the ABC and featured with the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow and Gala performances.

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Stewart and the dancers spent a day with Professor Gibbons examining the preserved cadavers at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide. They also underwent a period of Buddhist meditation on the nature of the self. Training daily across a number of physical disciplines including breakdance, yoga and tumbling, the ADT dancers show an unrivalled breadth of skill as virtuosic performers who push the boundaries of what we commonly associate with contemporary dance.

NORPA presents The Australian Dance Theatre’s Be Yourself Redux on Friday 18 August and Saturday 19 August at Lismore City Hall. Bookings: 1300 066 772 (9am–4pm weekdays) or www. norpa.org.au. Diner and bar from 6pm.$55/$49/$25 with special discounts for performance groups for the matinee.

Dress up as your favourite character or just come as an eccentric version of yourself (there will be prizes for best costumes) and sing onstage along with the movie. Or if that is not your style just sit back and enjoy the spectacle that is Rocky Horror! So come up lab and see what’s on the slab! And together we will do the Time Warp once again! At the Byron Theatre, Friday 19 August 7–10pm. All tickets $25 at byroncentre. com.au.

FIRED UP The Hammer and Hand Jewellery and Metal Collective members are hosting their annual Winter Exhibition this Friday at 5–8pm. The Collective is a group of 12 local metal artists – jewellery, sculpture and tableware – who share a gallery and workshop in the Byron A&I Estate. This winter’s exhibition has the theme Fired Up. Each member has taken that concept and created a new collection based on what Fired Up inspires in them.

As well as fabulous new collections of metal art, there are the glowing fire drums and live music creating a gorgeous evening to warm you in the middle of the winter chill. This year, the live music is provided by pianist Justin Bannister. Justin has been playing piano for 20 years and loves playing in a variety of settings – so outside on a winter’s night beside a blazing fire drum at a metalart exhibition will be just his thing. Justin plays in many different groups and genres including jazz, alternative country, rock funk, and acoustic. Hammer and Hand is located at 4 Ti Tree Place, Byron A&I Estate.

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ENTERTAINMENT with Lilith

IT WOULDN’T BE THIS WEEK’S WORST PLAN TO SORT UNFINISHED BUSINESS YOU’VE BEEN PUTTING OFF BEFORE WEEKEND MERCURY WEIGHS INTO THE QUARTET OF PLANETARY RETROGRADES…

ARIES: It’s your nature to be a bold, dramatic initiator and want to do things differently, with originality and flair. If some people take exception to your style that’s their business – don’t make it yours. Inspiring or annoying, be your unique self this week, in all your flawed, inimitable glory.

’IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD, YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR STORY.’

MICHAEL MARGOLIS

THE ARTIST THIEF A thief has ripped this book apart is an exhibition of Jake Jaquiss’s recent works. It’s a collection of collage, prints, bricolage and random acts of artistic larceny. The title comes from the date label in a discarded library book.

The book was a collection of John Deakin’s photographs. Deakin was Francis Bacon’s pet photographer.

Someone (Thief) had helped himself to pages from the book and someone else

wrote on the label. I love the interplay between art and the everyday, the way they relate and the tension that ensues and, as an artist, I’m always ready to slip something into my pocket.

To quote the warrior poet Omar from The Wire, ‘Rip and Run’!

A thief has ripped this book apart is a home show on for one night only, Friday 18 August 6–9pm at 45 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby.

The art of Jake Jaquiss can also be seen on instagram at @jakejaquissart.

Mullumbimby has Politics in the Pub and Art in the Pub, and starting this Sunday is Stories in the Club. Local storyteller Jenni Cargill Strong will be hosting and curating these monthly story concerts with Jennifer Grainger of the Ngara Institute (who put on Politics in the Pub).

Stories can be factual, fictional or factional – which is a blend of the two. Usually, six tellers will get 8–10 minutes, and in subsequent months there will be opportunities for beginner tellers.

August tellers will include well-known locals, traditional custodian and former screen actor Uncle Athol Compton; activist and actor Tony Barry; writer and performer Shona Anderson; author Graeme Innes; as well as the president of Mullumbimby Toastmasters, Louise Harrison, and possibly singer/songwriter Zack Lewis-Griffiths.

Jenni will also tell a tale and emcee.

September tellers will include beloved longtime local historian, former farmer and Tweed/Byron fire chief Frank Mills and writer and storyteller and Byron Youth Service manager Teeya Blatt.

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Sunday 13 August, 4–5.30pm. (Generally second Sunday of the month) at the Ex-Services Club Mullumbimby (except Oct where we’ll need to find another venue). Hosted and curated by local professional storyteller Jenni Cargill-Strong. For 14 years and older.

Supported by Ngara Institute and Creative Mullumbimby. $10/ $5

TAURUS: Your sterling qualities of being grounded, solid and stable in times of flux and uncertainty is commendable. But flexibility’s also necessary. If tussles with family members or close friends occur, Venus in the sign of home harmony and Jupiter in the sign of peacemaking are currently both throwing you a lifeline.

GEMINI: Out with dull and passé, in with new and exciting, you cry! But with Uranus, planet of surprises, operating, people may not be who they seem or results what you expected. Eclipses signify life changes, and this week’s suggests signing off on something in order to move forward with a firmer future foundation.

CANCER: This week’s fullmoon eclipse is making it easier than usual for you lunar beings to release past history. Not what’s ancestral and precious, but the stuff you’ve outgrown: situations, habits and accumulations. A lot of clarity’s available about how and where a cling-on grip holds you back from going forth and prospering.

LEO: This week’s rock’n’roll Leo show sees you strutting your stuff with personality plus like a monarch must.

Along with the birthday pack of a second chance at being the refined, responsible leader in a power struggle.

So hold your ground, don’t bluff, be real. It’s not important who’s right – it’s about what works.

VIRGO: Your primo planet Mercury in Virgo, one of its favourite home bases, has you in practical strategy mode, the best mindset for August’s eclipses, which could see everyone scrambling to accommodate sudden change. So have Plan B up your sleeve. And add a note to self: obsessive mental conversations aren’t the same thing as intuition.

LIBRA: This week’s ab-fab factors? Splendid generosity, friendship and appreciation.

Rejoice in them. Its potential stumbling blocks? Getting caught in the crossfire of competing parties wanting your attention or support.

Stay clear. Its balance challenge? Between the comfort of fitting in and the excitement of standing out.

Be your authentic self.

SCORPIO: With the consequences of gamechanging, crossroads-type decisions made during this month’s two significant eclipses set to linger for the rest of the year, this week asks you to seriously consider who, what, when, where, why and how?

Because choices made now are the kind you’ll want to stand by.

SAGITTARIUS: Planetary transits in fire signs switch on our electric energy, but this heat needs earthing, ie used wisely. If the current’s too high, a lot of hard work can go up in smoke. Should you get a call for help this week, remember love is less about getting what we want than living with what we’re given.

CAPRICORN: Find you’re replaying the same conversations, repeating the same reactions, recreating the same scenarios? Then follow the prompts, because it’s time for change – which isn’t likely without your conscious cooperation. You might start this week by disrupting your usual habits with a random and radically different response, then watch what happens.

AQUARIUS: As your ruling planet Uranus dances with the unexpected following early-week full-moon eclipse in Aquarius, your rebellious, contrarian impulses are up and running. But with pressures simmering, people are easily triggered and bridges quickly burned, not so easily rebuilt. Resist old, entrenched patterns of reacting and watch an evolutionary growth portal open up…

PISCES: Backburner concerns with colleagues could come to the fore this week. Which is precisely the right climate for revamping workplace procedures with something more comfortable and inviting to improve office morale, and boost a sense of teamwork, cooperation and common wealth. Regal Leo vibes appreciate glamour, so don’t skint.

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ENTERTAINMENT

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

THE TRIP TO SPAIN

He is presented as a caustic, rather jaundiced philanderer, vain but anxious about his status. Brydon, more of a television and theatre performer and happily married with two little kids, has found contentment in his domesticity. Winterbottom’s m/o, repeated ad nauseam by this point, has his stars driving through spectacularly scenic countryside and arriving at historic stone towns where they indulge in fabulous meals (Coogan is now teetotal). While dining, the boys allow their conversations to be peopled by recogniRob Brydon and Steve sable celebrities, whom they Coogan’s 2010 culinary odys- impersonate with hilarious sey around the UK was origi- accuracy. In one sequence, nally shown over six episodes they both do David Bowie at various stages of his career on BBC TV. Edited for the cinema, it proved so popular and, along with the obligatothat the highly regarded and ry Sean Connery and Michael often provocative filmmaker Caine, there are Ian McKellen, Michael Winterbottom wrote Roger Moore, Mick Jagger, Brando and others. and directed The Trip to Italy (2014), again starring the Unfortunately, we have same pair of wisecracking seen it all before and this mimics playing themselves. time around the jokes aren’t terribly funny, which makes The second instalment was the routines feel long and not quite as good as the drawn out – in fact, Brydon prototype and this third recyand Coogan are tending to cling of the format is not as look a little bored with the good as its predecessor – in whole setup. Brydon tells his fact, it’s extremely disapmate that the flagstones of pointing. The underpinning a cathedral are what he is theme, brought to the fore in planning for his kitchen, but Italy, contrasts the lifestyles there is otherwise a lack of of the men, both ‘of a certain naturalness, while connecage’. Coogan, having made tions made between the it in America, has two Oscar Moors of Medieval Spain and nominations for his writing ISIS lead to a conclusion that and is in demand as an actor. is just a silly contrivance.

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THE BIG SICK

There are more ways to kill a cat than by choking it with butter – which is to say that it has taken a long time for mainstream cinema to come up with a movie about a Muslim that is light-hearted but intelligent rather than earnest and self-congratulatory. It may have an awful title, but Michael Showalter’s adorable rom-com cuts through polemic without at any time dodging the issue of what it must be like for his protagonist, Kumail (Kumail Nanjiani), to be torn between the two worlds of his life in Chicago as an Uber driver and stand-up comedian and the member of a devout Pakistani family.

particularly taken by any of the traditions of the old country. He drinks alcohol and spends his prayer time playing video games and practising his cover drive (he prefers cricket to baseball).

When he picks up Emily (Zoe Kazan) in a bar one night, the problems of a cross-cultural liaison loom large. Being a passive, indecisive character, Kumail does not tell his parents about Emily, but when she is hospitalised with a

critical illness he must own up to himself and decide who he is and what he wants. Drifting rudderless, Kumail is easily likeable and recognisable, and his relationship with the more open Emily is genuine enough to push him to the point where, frustrated by his ostracism from the family, he asks of his parents, ‘If you wanted so much for us to live in America and not Pakistan, why can’t you accept American customs?’

It is a pertinent if un-PC remark, but it is as close to controversy as Showalter wants to go, preferring instead for the gentle humour of the narrative to prompt rather than direct his audience to questions that must be clearly understood in societies of mixed ethnicities.

Ray Romano and Holly Hunter are also terrific as Emily’s outof-town folks.

Highly recommended.

His mother (Zenobia Shroff) has presented countless potential brides for Kumail, but he is not in the least interested in an arranged marriage – in fact, he is not

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THURSDAY 10 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON FRIEND ZONE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM FRIENDLY ENEMIES BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM RICHIE WILLIAMS BAND WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM CHEF DE PARTY & FRIENDS TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM LIVE MUSIC CLUB MULLUM 7PM PETE C & DR BAZ KINGSCLIFF BOWLING CLUB 7.30PM KINGY COMEDY WITH STEVEN J WHITELEY, PAUL MCMAHON, MANDY NOLAN

FRIDAY 11 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE DELTA RIGGS, THE CINEMA WRISTYS, EDWARD THATCH RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DAVE SCOTT BAND BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM DU’EAST DUO 9PM THE NINTH CHAPTER

PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM KATIA DEMEESTER BANGALOW A&I HALL 6PM BANGALOW BBQ & BLUEGRASS OLD-TIME VARIETY SHOW BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM DAN HANNAFORD BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 6.30PM BRUNSWICK HEADS YOUTH THEATRE BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM PAULY P DUO ST MARTINS, MULLUMBIMBY 12.30PM ECSTATIC TEMPLE DANCE MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM KRAPPYOKEE BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 8PM SOUTHWALL LENNOX HOTEL 9PM GOLDILICIOUS TINTENBAR HALL 7.30PM TINTENBAR UP FRONT BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 4.30PM WALTER LAMPE 9PM B-TOWN DJS ELTHAM HOTEL 7.30PM ADAM BROWN

BYRON BAY BREWERY 6.30PM PHIL & TILLEY

KINGSCLIFF BOWLING CLUB BILL JACOBI

STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM LUKE MORRIS

SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM LEIGH JAMES

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM THE HIGH GRADE TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM PALM WINE AMBASSADORS LUSCIOUS FOODS, BYRON A&I 6PM STEVE MANOA HAMMER & HAND, BYRON A&I 5PM FIRED UP EXHIBITION

RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 7.30PM MESCALITO BLUES CABARITA SPORTS CLUB THE PIGEON BOYS TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 1PM MAT STOKES 5PM BROTHER NORTON 9PM ARCHIE RYE BAND COOLANGATTA HOTEL 8PM FAT ALBERT

SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE JACK EASTWOOD

CURRUMBIN RSL 5PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

ELEMENTS OF BYRON 5PM BEN HANNA

MIAMI MARKETTA 7PM THE ELLIOTTS

WHAT’S ON

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE BADLANDS, BUCK DEAN & THE GREEN LIPS, LOS LAWS RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JUKE JOINT WAY BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM RHYS BYNON STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ PARTY 9.30PM JAMES SCOTT WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM THE BUTTON COLLECTIVE PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM DYLAN GUY PINKERTON BANGALOW SHOWGROUNDS 10AM BANGALOW BBQ & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM ADAM BROWN BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 6.30PM BRUNSWICK HEADS YOUTH THEATRE BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM BEN JANZ FEDERAL HALL 4PM SONG OF THE SEA 7.30PM CLOSELY WATCHED TRAINS LULU’S, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM SLIM PICKENS COURT HOUSE HOTEL, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM DONI RAVEN & THE COLLECTIVE INSANITY + WALRUS & THE CARPENTER LENNOX HOTEL 9PM VICKY O’KEEFE BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 6PM KELLY PENNY 9PM RICHIE WILLIAMS BAND BALLINA RSL BOWLING CLUB 6PM PAUL MULQUEEN MARY G’S, LISMORE UNDERCOVER CHINDERAH TAVERN 7PM JASON DELPHIN NIMBIN HOTEL 7PM DANEEL & THE FEEL, THE ELLIOTTS

SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 2PM TOMI GRAY HASTINGS POINT HEADLAND 11AM WAKEN TO THE HIDDEN TRUTH OF FUKUSHIMA RADIATION – A MUSICAL VIGIL SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM DJ JASON CABARITA SPORTS CLUB BOOM CRASH OPERA SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS THE PRELOVES TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 8.30PM JON STEVENS & KATE CEBERANO COOLANGATTA HOTEL 8PM AWEMINUS, DEFINITIVE, VANTABLACK, SUBSPECT, RIDGY DIDGE, PLAY HOUSE CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

SUNDAY 13 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MONKEY & THE FISH BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM EPIC 8PM DJ LONGTIME BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM LIVE MUSIC TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 4PM DJ EMPTY PROMISES SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE PASSANDO LATIN/ BRAZILIAN LINNAEUS ESTATE, BROKEN HEAD BUTTERY FUNDRAISER WITH CYE WOOD, YESHE, MATT E BAIRD, MT WARNING, ILONA HARKER BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 9AM HOMEMADE JAM 4PM BRUNSWICK HEADS YOUTH THEATRE BRUNSWICK HOTEL 4PM DOSED MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 3PM JAM

LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT?

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? - NT LIVE SCREENING PRESENTED BY BYRON THEATRE Saturday 19 August, 1pm Full $25 | Conc $23 | Student U18 $10 | Group of 10+ $15 | Age 15+

We have hundreds of gigs from around the north coast in the region’s BEST online gig guide

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW – MOVIE FUNDRAISER Saturday 19 August, 7pm for 7.30pm start $25 | Age 15+

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BYRON BAY TANGO FESTIVAL 2017 Friday 25 August - Sunday 27 August See website for ticket details

AUG / SEPT

THE MENDOZA TANGO QUARTET PLAYS PIAZZOLLA PRESENTED BY BYRON BAY TANGO FESTIVAL 2017 Saturday 26 August, 4.30pm $25.00

THE SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY 2017 SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL Saturday 2 September, 5pm & 8pm $35 | Age 15+

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

SATURDAY 12

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MULLUMBIMBY SERVICES CLUB 4PM STORIES OF PLACE, STORIES OF HOPE WITH JENNI CARGILLSTRONG DOMA CAFE, FEDERAL 12PM ELENA B WILLIAMS BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 2PM SUNDAY JAM WITH LEZ KARSKY, ROD COE, LYNE DAVIS, GRANT ROBERTSON LENNOX HOTEL 2PM JASON DELPHIN CLUB LENNOX 4PM MAD MULE BALLINA RSL 1PM NORTHERN RIVERS BIG BAND WITH KRISTINA KELMAN WHARF BAR, BALLINA 3PM SCOTT DAY-VEE CHILLINGHAM MARKET 9AM STICKY ROCK CHINDERAH TAVERN 2.30PM EUREKA FUNK DUO RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 2.30PM BILL JACOBI KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 2PM THE ELLIOTTS SPHINX ROCK, MT BURRELL 12PM THE BUTTON COLLECTIVE CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

MONDAY 14 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JOSH HAMILTON RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MATTY ROGERS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM 4’20’ REGGAE WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM REGGAE AFTERPARTY EWINGSDALE HALL 7PM MOVING SOUL CONSCIOUS DANCE B-SPACE, BALLINA 5PM JAM

TUESDAY 15 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON FERGO RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM PAT TIERNEY BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8PM OPEN MIC

Stoked to support live music in our Northern Rivers backyard

The way it should be

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJS JAMIE, SLHTTE, 4 EYES SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE TRIVIA WITH STEWY SUFFOLK PARK HALL 7.15PM NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA BANGALOW HOTEL 8PM BRACKETS OPEN MIC MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM TRIVIA

WEDNESDAY 16 RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MATT ARMITAGE BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM JAMES D’KHAN BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM OPEN MIC WITH ALAIN DE CARNE BYRON BOWLING CLUB MUSICAL TRIVIA STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM NICK CUNNINGHAM WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 7PM COAL – IS IT WORTH IT? DOCO SERIES BALLINA RSL 7PM SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE

SATURDAY 12 AUGUST 8AM–1PM

BYRON FLEA MARKET @ THE YAC PLEASE CALL BERRI TO BOOK A STALL. P: 6685 7777 M: 0490 026 840 E: BYRONFLEA@GMAIL.COM

WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST 4.30–7.30PM

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

TUESDAY 12 SEPT 4–7PM

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

BOOK THE YAC GIGS • 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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Service Directory SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

LINE ADS: $99 for 3 months or $340 for 1 year prepaid.

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DISPLAY ADS: $66 per week for colour display ad. Minimum 8 week booking 4 weeks prepaid.

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For display Service Directory ads email adcopy@echo.net.au.

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ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

INDEX Accountants & Bookkeepers ... 45 Acupuncture .................................... 45 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration45 Alterations & Repairs................... 45 Antennas & Installation ............. 45 Antiques / Restoration ................ 45 Appliance Repair ........................... 45 Architects........................................... 45 Audio Production .......................... 45 Automotive....................................... 45 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters 45 Bricklaying ........................................ 45 Building Trades ............................... 45 Bush Regen & Weed Control .... 45 Carpet Cleaning.............................. 46 Chimney Sweeping ....................... 46 Chiropractic ...................................... 46 Cleaning ............................................. 46 Computer Services........................ 46 Concreting & Paving .................... 46 Counselling....................................... 46 Decks, Patios & Extensions ....... 46 Dentists............................................... 46 Design & Drafting.......................... 46 Driveway Maintenance............... 46 Earthmoving & Excavation ....... 46 Electricians........................................ 46 Fencing ............................................... 47 Floor Sanding & Polishing ........ 47 Garage Doors ............................................47 Garden & Property Maintenance 47 Garden Design ................................ 47 Gas Suppliers...................................... 47 Glaziers ............................................... 47 Guttering ........................................... 47 Handypersons ................................. 47 Health .................................................. 47 Hire ....................................................... 47 Internet & Data Services ............ 47 Jewellers............................................. 47

Kitchens .............................................. 47

AU 37088

Laundry Services ........................... 47 Lawnmower Repairs .................... 48

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

LOCAL - RELIABLE - COMPETITIVE

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Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

Lighting .............................................. 48 Locksmith .......................................... 48 Osteopathy ....................................... 48 Painting .............................................. 48 Pest Control ...................................... 48 Photography .................................... 48 Physiotherapy ................................. 48

Lic 246545C

INSTALL, MAINTENANCE, SERVICE & REPAIRS ALL MAKES AND MODELS

Landscape Design ......................... 47 Landscaping .................................... 47

6680 9394

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Installation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Repairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Commercial Refrigeration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Residential & Commercial Airconditioning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coolroom Design & Construction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Freezer Rooms

6684 2783

14 Manns Road, Mullumbimby Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

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

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COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141 ................................................0487 264137 ARTISAN AIR www.artisanair.com.au â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chill Outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; AU37088 Lic 246545C

Picture Framing .............................. 48

Supplying Daikin Air Conditioners to the Northern Rivers ...................................................66809394

Plastering .......................................... 48 Plumbers ............................................ 48

ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS

Podiatry .............................................. 48

SEWING Repairs & alterations. Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ..................................0427 570812

Printing & Copying Services .... 48

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

Removalists ...................................... 48

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

COMPASS CURTAINS

20 years and going strong!

Custom made curtains, blinds and decor items We come to you, wherever you are: Byron, Lismore, The Clarence and beyondâ&#x20AC;Ś

Barbara Wilson

0435 954 212

compassinteriors@optusnet.com.au

BRICKLAYING

Roofing ............................................... 49

BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268

Rubbish Removal........................... 49

BUILDING TRADES

Scrap Metal Merchants ............... 49 Septic Systems ................................ 49 Solar Installation ........................... 49 Swimming Pools ............................ 49 Television Services........................ 49 Tiling .................................................... 49 Tree Services .................................... 49 Upholstery ........................................ 49 Valuers ................................................ 49 Veterinary Surgeons .................... 49 Video Production .......................... 49 Visa Advice ........................................ 49 Water Filters ..................................... 49

0439 624 945

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02 66 804 173 Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

IWIRE

ANTENNAS

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

For fast service call

ARCHITECTURAL TIMBERS JACK MANTLE

*conditions apply

Window Tinting .............................. 49

YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS â&#x20AC;˘ Set top box installation and programming â&#x20AC;˘ Surround sound design and installation â&#x20AC;˘ All TV, telephone & electrical installations Call Norm now on

Friendly & Reliable

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

0422 668 582

DUFbuild

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

ANTIQUES / RESTORATION

Darren Paxton

0412 497 637

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

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

Chartered Accountants & Registered Tax Agents Specialists in tax returns for individuals & small business

ARCHITECTS

$99 tax returns for under 21s

ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 ACCOUNTANT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960 BOOKKEEPING MYOB/QB/XERO BAS registered. Reasonable rates ...............................0414 500640

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

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DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998

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

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

FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au............................66856984 CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420

AUDIO PRODUCTION

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

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

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

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

AUTOMOTIVE

Bayside Radiators

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

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

AU29498 Lic No: MVRL 46201

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

2ĆŻFH

1300 095 393

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

BigTree Bookkeeping Book a free 30-minute consultation ........................................0402 047120

ACUPUNCTURE

Master Builders Licence No.94573C

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

Č°É&#x201A; EDUUHWW WD[ 1300 651 708 Lodge your tax return online at www.barretttax.com.au

PRESTIGE BUILDERS

Award Winning Builders â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Extensions â&#x20AC;˘ New Homes

APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

build the dream

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

INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNS FROM $110 SMALL BUSINESS RETURNS FROM $280 PERSONALISED SERVICE, BOOKKEEPING, BAS, TAX Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 Reg. Tax Agent Behind the Post OfďŹ ce in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

STAIRS

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS

0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696

0402 022 111

David Levine iwireantennas.com.au

ANTENNAS PLUS

ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS

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

NO FIX NO CHARGE

Welding .............................................. 49

Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .. 49

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

P/L

Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 12 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; local experience.

Free property assessments and quotes. Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2943   e: faithfullrossco@gmail.com

WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Management plans drawn up........................................0418 110714

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Service Directory

Calmer Organic Cleaning

CARPET CLEANING

TLC

Truck Mounted Machine

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

(02) 6684 1001

Green & Clean

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

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

20 Year+s Exp.

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

0411 567 844

SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES

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

CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm ......................................0410 723601

Jai – 0467 482 948

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE

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

AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season................................................0421 360961 AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings.............................0410 630042

Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

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

35 years in local area • Free quotes

alchemycleaning.net Detailing above and beyond, see website. Call Aaron..............0439 891325

Phone Jeremy 0409 146 052

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

BYRON & BEYOND CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly ......0451 102239

APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au......................... Nathan 0412 926441 QUALITY & RELIABLE Cleaning, rubbish removal, down-sizing ...................................0421 701140 CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com .....................66808097 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

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6677 1881

COMPUTER SERVICES

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Suppli BEST H T EW OOD

FIRinEthe Shire

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE

6688 4375 • 0405 350 682

Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

• 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

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

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift

CHIROPRACTIC

– nationally recognised qualifications

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

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

MICHAEL SCHWAGER 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...................................................66841962 MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St .........................66841028

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

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

0411 562 111 s

Apple Certified Support

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

CLEANING

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

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

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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

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

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

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

Full Circle

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

Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

CONCRETING & PAVING

Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks.

Augers and rock grab available.

SALISBURY CONCRETING

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting.

• Residential Civil Industrial.

• Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete.

• Steel fixing & formwork.

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

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

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

COUNSELLING

MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew ..........66841424 or 0401 968173

ELECTRICIANS

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

24 HOUR SERVICE

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

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

DESIGN & DRAFTING Window Cleaning Professionals

Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads.

DIEGO’S COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Network & PC Solutions, setup, support & repair.........66771810

Lic.136717c

CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St .....................0467 660323

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

Specialising in road repairs & driveways

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

0439 624 945

AH

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

Lic: 154293c

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

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

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

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

0418 156 909 Call Steven Butturini

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

Tim Knutt

Lic No. 238269C

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

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0458 234 642 DOMESTIC. COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL.

“ON TIME EVERY TIME”

Proudly supporting the Orangutans

Lic No. 306031C

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

info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com

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 www.care-repair.com Lic No 223375C. Aaron ...........................................................0428 891682 HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Services, Byron Bay ............................0414 109595

0431 550 401

HEALTH

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355

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

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

0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com

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

Byron Gardening

SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C ...0438 350650

BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

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

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

0434 329 111 | byrongardening.com.au

SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters u’g. Lic 219161C...0419 556639

• OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St...............................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street ..................................................................66844400 WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ..............................................0408 110006

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

FENCING

Luke McDermott

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

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

INTERNET & DATA SERVICES

0429 994 189 info@slashmesilly.com.au www.slashmesilly.com.au MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697

JEWELLERS

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

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

MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ...............Joe 0407 065849

KITCHENS

NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores.......0402 487213 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262

A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 20 years+, qualified exp www.slbyronbay.com ....0499 771769 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ...................................................0409 843689 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

STRONGARM LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE .........................................0402 917519

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

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 BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

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

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

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

GARAGE DOORS

Free Delivery

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

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

LANDSCAPING

Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS

Garage Doors & Openers

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

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801

6685 8588

0405 594 288

NEW ERS OWN

Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C ..........................66803333

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

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

0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson..........................0414 889453

HANDYPERSONS A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697

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Soil Mulch Gravel Cracker Dust Road base

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

0266 804555

landscaping supplies

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION www.varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ...6845035 or 0414 842602 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 IPS PTY LTD Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing, decks & design Lic 290231C ...0437 819087

LAUNDRY SERVICES

LAUNDRY

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

Mullum Wash House – 0439 001 545 Bangalow Wash House – 0412 302 246 OPEN EVERY DAY

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TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby .................................0488 094025 BYRON MOWER REPAIRS & sharpening service. morg-1975@yahoo.com.au .............0439 993198

LIGHTING

PAINTER NEIL A McINTOSH

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

ABN 48867459605

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

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

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733

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

KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 .......... 0400 349027 or 0438 842731 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129 BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes .......................................................0405 609598 WATER DAMAGED CEILINGS OR WALLS? All buildings maintenance. Call Jarrah .......0459 351942

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

PEST CONTROL

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

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

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

â&#x20AC;˘ Targeted treatments for all pests with â&#x20AC;&#x153;no sprayâ&#x20AC;? cockroach treatments â&#x20AC;˘ If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice!

No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

OSTEOPATHY

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

Licence No. 207479C

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

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

02 6681 6555 Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, AndrĂŠ Kleinbaum, Amelia Rocco, Emily Pepper Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water

OSTEOPATHY at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

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

0404 053 857

60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Tintenbar. Michael Petrie.....................................0428 484026

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399 RAYMOND LYNCH PEST MANAGEMENT General pests & termites ..............................0418 850601

PAINTING

PHOTOGRAPHY

Tree Faerie Fotos

BYRON BAY

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

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C..............................0421 334515 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

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

Lic. No. 206913C

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

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

BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ..............0427 217500 EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C.................0417 053708

30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

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

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

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY

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

PODIATRY

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates.

Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330 MULLUMBIMBY PODIATRY Laser Clinic. For all your podiatry needs ..............................66742933 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ..........................66807207

YVES DE WILDE

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

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

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

real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Lachlan Dewar .......................................66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838 PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ..............................66843385 INSPIRING MOVEMENT Kerrie Hart Feldenkrais method, physiotherapy.....................0499 200622

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

PLASTERING

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

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

REMOVALISTS

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

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move & More Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs & Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most Areas Based from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby Calls always returned

0429 149 533 Est 2006

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just give us a ring

â&#x20AC;˘ Freight services to Brisbane weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Carriers of ďŹ ne art â&#x20AC;˘ Furniture removal â&#x20AC;˘ E-bay pick up & delivery

6681 4912 / 0409 917646

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LEAPFROG REMOVALS

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

Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

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

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

ROOFING

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

MONTYS METAL

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

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

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Metal Roofing Installations • Guttering Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird Patios • Repairs • Leaf Guard Email: montysmetalroofing@gmail.com www.montysmetalroofing.com.au

ZAC MACTAGGART METAL ROOFING PTY LTD

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

SWIMMING POOLS

0411 683 003

BYRON COAST ROOFING PTY LTD Lic 252098C Guttering, leaf guard, cladding, etc ..0422 248936 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced, insured & fast free quotes. Call ..............................0419 789600

Contact Juno Energy, your household and commercial solar installation specialists.

Authorised Northern Rivers LG solar/battery dealer and Sonnen battery dealer.

Patrick - 0425 256 802 Andy - 0423 343 323

Ƈ NEW ROOFS Ƈ RE ROOFS Ƈ INSULATED ROOF PANELS Ƈ Ƈ FASCIA & GUTTERS Ƈ REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Ƈ WWW.ZACMACTAGGARTMETALROOFING.COM.AU

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

Not all solar systems are created equal…

Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362

LIC: 223489C

PETER GRAY Dip Arb. AQF5. Consulting arborist ...........................................................0414 186161

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

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

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au ...................................0428 694041

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

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

6684 3003

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

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

VETERINARY SURGEONS

(opp. Council chambers)

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

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

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

TELEVISION SERVICES

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

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

VISA ADVICE

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772 INSTALL SERVICE: TV, HiFi, AV, special concession rate. Damian ..............................0414 741233

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP FREfoEr all

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

TILING

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

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SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Dirty Tiles & Grout? ...forget pointless scrubbing

MEMBER

for home, commercial and rural properties

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

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

The Water Filter Experts

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

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

WATER FILTERS

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

Servicing the Far North Coast for 20 years.

Free quotes. Experienced local technicians.

ChemDry’s patented cleaning systems.

WINTER SPECIAL:

Every 5th m2 FREE

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

IN IN H

$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

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

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING

TILER Small jobs, repairs. Lic R75915.............................................................................0468 465344

NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

NEWT

TREE SERVICES

Professional Water Tank Cleaning Installation and maintenance of water filters for rural and suburban properties

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

h your Deal wit erator local op

The Fully Insured Professionals

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

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

SOLAR INSTALLATION

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

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.

Electric Lic 124600c

WE CLEAN WATER TANKS

•

Call Peter BYRON SHIRE

0487 777 247 www.pristinewater.com.au

WATER FILTERS SUPPLY AND SERVICE

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

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

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

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

The Byron Shire Echo August 9, 2017 49

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

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

Childcare ................................ 50

PHONE ADS

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

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

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

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

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

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

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

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

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

Hall & Venue Hire ................... 51 Health Notices ........................ 50 In Memoriam .......................... 53 Items Under $100 ................... 51 Motor Vehicles ........................ 51 Musical Notes......................... 52 Only Adults ............................. 53 Pets......................................... 53 Positions Vacant ..................... 52 Professional Services ............. 50 Public Notices......................... 50 Readings ................................. 50 Removalists ............................. 51 Share Accommodation .......... 51 Short Term Accommodation .. 51 Social Escorts ........................ 53 To Lease ................................. 51 To Let ...................................... 51 Tradework ............................... 51 Tree Services ......................... 51

EMAIL ADS

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

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.

The Channon Craft Market THIS SUNDAY

6688 6433

The best market in the country!

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

KINESIOLOGY

AUTISM

Clear subconscious sabotages.

Reprogram patterns and beliefs.

Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress.

Ph 66846914 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

Thur & Fri | 6684 6336

HYPNOSIS & EFT

Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma.

Maureen Bracken 0402205352

READINGS PSYCHIC MEDIUMS Susan Kennedy & Patsy Bennett will provide audience readings at Mullum Cook Pioneer Centre, Aug 11, $25, 6.30pm. Ph 0448808333

COLONICS

Offering colonic hydrotherapy, sauna and naturopathy at our beachside clinic.

Call or text 0458633869 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au

Wanted ................................... 51 Work Wanted......................... 52

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

HEART SONG &

KIRTAN NIGHT

AUG 6PM

FOR MORE INFO VISIT AMRITADEVI.COM ENCOUNTER 1 ACACIA ST BYRON BAY $20

extends a big thank you to all the sponsors and supporters who helped make our fundraiser at the Federal Film Night on 8 July such a resounding success.

http://www.loans4uaust.com.au/

will be available

THIS THURSDAY

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

tel: 0402 207 137 www.KateChase.com.au GRIEF LOSS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICE Carl Moore, Registered Psychologist grief.loss.bereavement.byron@gmail. com 0401081713

SPECIAL OFFER Beautiful relaxing deep tissue massage $55/hr. Byron. It’s a treat.

Call now 0410395368 HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886

BRENT VERCO

THE

CHIROPRACTOR

S A LT

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC

C AV E

6684 1028

Discover the healing power of Salt

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

saltcave.com.au 0448 338 707

YIN YOGA CLASSES

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

ALL JUST $10 EACH Available from The Echo office reception

(next to Target, enter via kids play area)

CHILDCARE

For anyone who finds themselves in need of food assistance.

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

Phone 0424025271

No concession cards required.

Just come along, pick up a bag, stay for a cuppa and a chat.

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

6pm Tuesday

Booking required

Massage

Specials Available Contact Jo 0439 492 804

Janella Purcell

Naturopath + Nutritionist Coorabell Clinic Friday + Saturdays

0414 724 764

www.janellapurcell.com

Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available

Becky Martin

Psychotherapy Somatic Practice

Diana Ewing

Julie Wells Anne Goslett

Yoga Shiatsu Massage

(nee Mannix)

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

M: 0407 455 212 www.dianaewing.com

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

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

Safe, beneficial, authentic yoga YOGA BASICS 5 Week Beginners Course Mondays 5pm–6.30pm – starts August 28th BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher

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

Body Based

HEALTH

DENTURES

50 August 9, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

Above Santos Mullum

6680 2630

PROF. SERVICES

www.thehubbaptist.org

9.30am Thursday

www.wendypurdey.com.au

DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS

from 9 till 11am

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

relationship counselling family mediation co-parenting coaching

Anything is possible

Credit Representative Number: 394821

at The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores Cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way

Ocean Shores

BAppSc, Grad Dip Relationship Therapy Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

✔ Home Loans ✔Car Loans ✔Personal Loans

Enq: 0412 804 248

FOOD RELIEF BAGS

Kate Chase

BAD CREDIT?

Byron (Amitayus) Hospice Service

Are you doing it tough?

6685 8532

Certified in medical hypnosis. Treating all your healthcare needs including cancer and palliative care.

Grief and loss suport.

27 years experience.

COMMUNITY 26TH

PUBLIC NOTICES DRAMA CLASS New drama class (Melinda Saxe) musical theatre and performance group Mullumbimby Wednesdays. 0439681217

20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

HYPNOTHERAPY & NLP

Wanted To Rent...................... 51

AGM FOR CWA BRUNSWICK HEADS 7th Sept, 6.00pm. CWA Hall, crn Park & Booyong St, Brunswick Heads. Members and guests welcome

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Successful solutions for any problem

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

AGMs

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

RATES & PAYMENT

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

MADE IN MULLUM Interested in selling your handmade crafts, artworks, photography etc locally from $25 a week? Interested to see what sells and what doesn’t? Contact Facebook: Made In Mullum or email madeinmullum@gmail.com

Martin Frank

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

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®

YOGA | PILATES | YOGALATES | BARRE • An intelligent, injury-free Yoga fusion fused with core stability • Certified Yogalates Teacher Training & Wellbeing Retreats available • Learn to relax & breathe at ease • Public class timetable – all welcome

MON

TUES

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

BANGALOW 72 Byron St, Bangalow 9.30-11am Yogalates

9.15-10.15am Barre Yogalates

8-9.30am Yogalates

9.30-11am 4.30-5.30pm 10.30-11.30am 9.30-11am Vinyasa Yoga Gentle Yogalates Gentle Pilates Yogalates Bookings required with Yoga stretch 6-7.30pm Yogalates

10-11am Pilates Mat

5.45-6.45pm Vinyasa

SUFFOLK PARK Alcorn St, Suffolk Park Hall 10-11.30am Yogalates 6-7.30pm Yogalates

10-11.30am 8-9.30am Yogalates Yogalates 6-7.30pm Pilates Mat

BYRON COMING SOON

please email interest

award winning • 6687 2031 • yogalates.com.au Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 23yrs exp. 0417212540

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

FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

DEEP FREEZER long 22 cubic ft, 151cm L, 74cm W, 91.5 cm D. $150. 66287313

S/GOLDEN BEACH 10 Redgate Rd 8am Moving sale, furniture, guitar, clothes, vinyl records, h/hold goods & lots more...

BRIDGLANDS

Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

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

0488 609 774

bookings@mullumcivic.com

TRADEWORK

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

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

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

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

BAMBOO PLY

from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring.

For ceilings, walls, doors, etc.

Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653 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 HONDA VTR250 99 motorbike. Serious engine damage. Sell as rolling chassis, good condition. $800 ono. OCEAN KAYAK single-seater $450. Ph 66843723

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

NICK HART

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

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

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

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

Mulch Supplies

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 LOCKABLE TOOL TRAILER with ladder racks. New jockey wheel, unreg, 6x4, needs work. $250 call 0421932219

• 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

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

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

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

ITEMS UNDER $100 BAR FRIDGE Westinghouse 120ltr VGC $80. Ph 0403204536

WANTED

6687 7677

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

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

MULLUM share house with mature male.

Own bedroom, sitting room & bthrm.

Garage avail, extra storage. $260pw. Ph 0431049933

WANTED cheap car, must be registered.

Ph 0429489364

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

BUSINESS FOR SALE

TO LET

Chance of a lifetime!

BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333

‘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

MEXICAN GARAGE SALE End of Peter St, South Golden Beach. Sat 8-1pm MOVING SALE South Golden Beach, 5 Halyard Court, Sat 8am. Leather lounges, fridge, Queen bed, TV, tables, massive art collection, books, plants and more

STORAGE From $105/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646

BANGALOW 54 Leslie St, Sat 8-12pm.

Bargains galore, furniture, h/hold & more

mark@promullum.com.au

0416 142 663

BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

O.SHORES 6 Mia Crt Sat 8am-12pm.

Restaurant & catering equip from crockery to freezers, h’hold, goods & more

REMOVALISTS

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

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

BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011

MULLUM 34 Argyle Street. Sat 8am.

Combined yard sale. Quality goods. Ikea mirrored wardrobe, cushions, clothes, books, lamps, rug, chicken feeders, kids’ things. Something for everyone.

LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au

MULLUM 4 Warina Place, Sat 8–2pm.

Chairs, beds, cabinets, microscope, dining table, clothes, kitchenware & more

Ute & Driver from $30

• DELIVERIES • SMALL MOVES • TIP RUNS

NTH OCEAN SHORES 25 Mia Court, Sat not before 8am. Good quality h’hold goods, some collectables and clothes BYRON A&I EST 20 Brigantine St, Sat 8am. Sewing workshop sale. Industrial machines, leather, fabric, haberdashery

0415 194 654

northernrivers@littlegreentruck.com.au

Byron Herbal Thai Massage Byron’s original Thai massage shop Offering Chiang Mai style Thai massage, deep smooth aroma oil massage, or a combination.

ST AUGUPECIAL S S LOCAL

$49 e massag

Come and enjoy our gorgeous air conditioned retreat above the Cardamom Pod vegetarian in Byron’s CBD Phone for bookings or drop in anytime Shop 10, 7 Lawson St, Byron Bay Ph: 0459 590 507

byronherbalthaimassage.com.au

BANGALOW $800 p/w 4Bed 2Bath Character Timber Home

MULLUM spacious 3br brick unit, LUG, $400pw. Ph 66841467 or 0420947734 BANGALOW large 3br house, $590pw.

Contact LJ Hooker Byron Bay. 66857300 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK 3br, 2 bthrm, t-house SLUG pool, security, no pets, refs req’d $630pw accom@byron 0421603564 OCEAN SHORES 2br apt, long-term, avail August 19. Spacious, magnificent views. $470pw incl elect, water. Refs req.

Bond $800. No pets, n/s. Ph 66847519 LILLI PILLI 4br character Queenslander $875pw. Avail now. Call 0411215296 MULLUM 7 MIN small cabin, private setting on community. Suit sgle, $245pw incl elect. Bond req. Ph/txt 0431702354 EWINGSDALE s-cont studio + bedroom, priv country lane $350pw. 0419130013 CENTRAL MULLUM gorgeous fully furn caravan, avail perm. Text 0439492804 EWINGSDALE 2 cottages & large studio, 2 bthrm, kitchenette, for 6 mnths lease.

Suit 2 people, no pets, no children. $500pw & elect, water, gas. 0421440297

Bangalow

Managing Bangalow and Hinterland Free Honest Appraisals

BANGALOW

1 bed, 1 bath $360 pw 1 bed, 1 bath $390 pw 3 bed, 2 bath $530 pw 4 bed, 1 bath $590 pw 4 bed, 3 bath $880 pw Office, upstairs 25m2 $394 pw 3 bed, 2 bath $850 pw

SUFFOLK lge, light part-furn room with ensuite in beautiful, quiet home. Avail Aug 14–Sept 3, $230pw all incl. 0415121250

Executive & rural properties

SHARE ACCOM.

Shop 3, 5 Lismore Road, Bangalow

0408 210 772

LENNOX share house with 1, own lounge & entry, room & ensuite. $230pw + bond, incl bills. Pref fem worker. 0428503108

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

BYRON STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 58 Tennyson Street. In town & close to everything, quiet student accommodation, not a backpackers!

Modern, clean amenities, free WiFi, no bills, long-term single room $200 per week and cheaper for a twin share room.

Friendly, international atmosphere.

Call Andrea 0408166226 to arrange a visit to check us out

BARGAINS

MULLUM CENTRAL beautiful house, lge room, $200pw. Phone 0403204644

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403

...............................................................................

AUTOMATIC 2006 FORD FEISTA 145,283km, low km 5 door hatch. SN4323 ..........................$5,495 2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 5 sp manual, 147,110km, low km sedan, 6 months rego. SN2497 ...........$4,490 AUTOMATIC 2009 HOLDEN BARINA 112,198km, low km hatch, immaculate, sunroof. SN3539...$6,490 AUTOMATIC 2009 HOLDEN VE OMEGA 184,928km, wagon, full service history. SN7630 .................$9,990 2006 HOLDEN COMBO 5 sp manual, 4 door van with roof racks. SN8985 ...................................$6,490 2004 HOLDEN RODEO TURBO DIESEL 5 sp manual, 162,593km, dualcab trayback 4WD. SN7425 $13,490

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

SUNRISE large furn room, 3br t/house $180pw incl bills. Phone 66856760 OCEAN SHORES room in beautiful, quiet house $190pw incl bills. 0402630277 BANGALOW architecturally designed house. Own bathroom and deck. Shared communal space & plunge pool. Avail 23 Aug. $300pw incl WiFi. Ph 0403317677 SUFFOLK fully-furn room $200pw all bills incl. Pref student/worker. Ph 0437452027 GOONENGERRY 1 lge room. Beautiful house & property, $120pw + bills. Avail 15 August. Mick 66849460 or 0435346245

MULLUMBIMBY CABIN to rent. Ready for someone to call home. Self-contained, warm, light, clean, open plan with separate ensuite, roomy shower, washing machine.

Good kitchen, fridge, private entrance, off street parking, quiet neighbourhood. $300pw incl elect. water, internet. Single employed person, respectful, non smoker.

No pets please, we share garden with native animals, pheasant coucal, great egret, regent bowerbird. Email your details to: mullumbimbycabin@gmail.com

NTH O.SHORES 1-year-old s-cont studio, full kitchen + bathroom, courtyard, views, parking, long term, $320pw + bond & refs.

0408272706 or 0410366182

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal

MOTOR VEHICLES

BANGALOW self-cont studio, new kitchenette, bathroom, 3 min walk to town. $360pw all bills inclusive. No dogs. jaikenway@gmail.com

BANGALOW $820 p/w 3Bed 2Bath Brand New Queenslander

FERNLEIGH

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

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

Joy 66851839, AH James 0434276919

SECURE STORAGE BANGALOW Brand new storage sheds 66871500

hr for any 1ou mention y when is ad th

Just one block from Byron’s Main Beach

MULLUM CREEK NURSERY

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

Mobile 0417 698 227

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

HOLDEN BARINA 2004 172,000km manual, economical, fuel efficient, one owner, good cond, new tyres & wheel bearings, service log $3600. 0427570812

ROSEBANK

4 bed, 1 bath $550 pw

AVAILABLE SOON

eldersbangalow.com.au

02 6687 1500

BANGALOW $730 p/w 4Bed 2Bath SLUG Edible Garden

6687 2479

bangalow realestate.com.au

Brunswick Heads 1br 1bth $320 2br 1bth $380 1br 1bth $440 3br 1bth $590

Ocean Shores 3br 2bth $540 3br 2bth $550 3br 2bth $560

Mullumbimby 4br 2bth $550 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

WANTED TO RENT MATURE AGE MUSIC TUTOR from conserv/music Lismore, currently tutoring at Byron Pub. Seeks sunny, self-cont, separate space. North of shire pref. Up to $300pw, bills inclusive. 0421241430 50+ YEAR-OLD gentleman looking for accommodation. Is long-term, full-time Tweed employee. Non-smoker, no pets.

Would like to be near Mullumbimby as family there. Contact Mark 0407909445

TO LEASE Beautiful office space in Bangalow New Counselling Centre – Shared rooms available now. Reasonable rates.

Good Team. Call Mel 0423705117 OFFICE/CLINIC space to let in Byron CBD. Long/short term, daily rate $100, weekly $400 incl elect. Call 0418441675 STUDIO RENTAL Large light-filled studio available for dance, workshops, events. Sprung floor.

Byron CBD. 0428427720

WANTED TO RENT

LANDLORDS!

Do you want an excellent tenant?

WHO:

A northern rivers native and longtime shire resident who works in Mullum. Stable, long-term tenant with an excellent rental record over 30 years, good credit references, and sound longterm utilities histories; known to local merchants / businesses.

I am seeking – Cabin, studio, small house, or – my preference – habitable shed (bails, barn, byre, stables …) with the following features or possibilities: • floorspace minimum 60m2, plus • sheltered car and storage space • ADSL2 or NBN connectability • all-weather 2WD access • garden space.

WHERE: Within approx. 25 km of Mullumbimby, preferably on sealed road; high ground preferred, well out of flood reach. Favour hinterland rather than beachside / coast.

OTHER: I have everything needed to equip a “blank slate”, including complete kitchen, all furniture and fittings; I’m a keen gardener with own tools / equipment. Prepared to renovate if necessary – experienced.

WHAT:

CONTACT: Gordon – ghbpublic@internode.on.net / 02 6688 4681.

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OFFICE SPACE Small ofďŹ ce space available for rental on Jonson St, Byron Bay. Ph 0428427720

THE OLD BAKERY IN THE HEART OF MULLUM

Prestige OfďŹ ce including Balcony and Air-Con Suit Professional or Therapy Whole ďŹ&#x201A;oor or part negotiable.

EXPERIENCED CHAUFFEURS Luxury airport transfers company needs professional drivers with Authorised Private Hire Vehicle licence for 10-20 hours per week and driver for Fri, Sat, Sun shifts. Apply via email to grant@ byronbayluxurytransfers.com.au

CASUAL SHORT ORDER COOK and casual Barista required by Twisted Sista Cafe, Byron Bay. Both positions require experience. Ph 66856810 CLEANERS REQUIRED to join team for luxury holiday houses.

Must have an ABN and car. Great for Mums wanting work during school hrs. Also need Cleaners available for occasional weekend work.

Please email interest at villasatbyron@ gmail.com

MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & friendly for Gentlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relaxation Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791

CHEF Full availability 30+ hours. Email targabyronbay@gmail.com 0423329898

BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL Courses start at $109. Ph 0457537486

SOFTWARE COMPANY

Call Ken 0411 233 755 Email: kenconnell46@gmail.com

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Admin, taking customer orders and invoicing.

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Around 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 hrs a week, Monday & Thursday.

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POSITIONS VACANT

hiring full/part-time Client Services Officer, 9.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;6pm Mon or Tuesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. Prof qualif required, on salary. Intermediate MS OďŹ&#x192;ce proďŹ ciency. Fast network in home oďŹ&#x192;ce essential.

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Bayside @ Byron has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate person to work in the gardener/maintenance department in our brand new retirement village. The position is 20 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience preferred in all aspects of preventive maintenance and gardening â&#x20AC;˘ Current driver licence â&#x20AC;˘ Current National Criminal History Check â&#x20AC;˘ Empathy with seniors and excellent communication skills In turn we offer: â&#x20AC;˘ Salary packaging â&#x20AC;˘ A thorough orientation with great sense of self-worth and achievement Please send your resume or any enquiries to: Michelle Hanson - Email: michelle.hanson@rsllifecare.org.au Applications open to: Monday, 21 August 2017

HOUSEKEEPING POSITIONS AVAILABLE In a busy Byron Bay backpackers.

Must be able to work weekends.

Previous housekeeping experience required.

Please email resume to info@ aquarius-backpackers.com.au

BUS DRIVER / TOUR GUIDE (Full-time/casual)

Grasshoppers Nimbin Day Tour is looking for a friendly, fun and outgoing person to join their team.

Gardener/General Maintenance Bayside @ Byron - Suffolk Park - part-time

ACCOUNTS ROLE P/T (16-24 hrs per week). Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a highly capable, warm person to work with our O/S accounts person. Responsibilities for the role include overseeing AP/AR, month end reconciliations, payroll including preparation of IAS and superannuation and general admin. Xero experience is essential. Bonus points if your a registered BAS Agent. Please send your resume with a cover letter to Bindia. email hr@psychwire.com

The right person must have a current NSW Bus Driver Authority.

Minimum MR (or higher) Licence.

Excellent people skills.

Be over 21.

Please email resume to info@byronbaycoaches.com.au

Gaia Retreat & Spa has vacancies in their award-winning Retreat & Spa, located in the Byron Bay hinterland.

Desired qualities; â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to take direction; â&#x20AC;˘ Have a high attention to detail with a thorough work ethic; â&#x20AC;˘ Available to work weekdays and some weekends; â&#x20AC;˘ Reliable transport; â&#x20AC;˘ Previous experience an advantage.

If you are looking for a long-term commitment in a great working environment apply now.

Mullumbimby Automotive is looking for a qualiďŹ ed motor mechanic or an experienced apprentice for a fulltime position Monday - Fridays.

Email resume to admin@ mullumbimbyautomotive. com.au to apply.

DANCE TEACHERS

needed jazz, contemporary, tap, preschooler ballet, ďŹ&#x201A;amenco, acro.

Phone 0439681217 LOVE FILM? Got skills & free time to dedicate over the next 10 weeks? Join the Byron Bay Film Festival team www. bbff.com.au/volunteers

MR Driver If so, then Sol Breads has approx 18hrs per week available. â&#x20AC;˘ Wed 9pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thur 6am â&#x20AC;˘ Thur 7pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fri 6am Need to be flexible to cover holidays, morning and/or night shifts. Duties include driving 8-tonne truck, loading, unloading & packing orders.

Must be local, have a current MR truck licence, a can-do attitude, be fit and enjoy manual work.

0413 886 184 or info@solbreadsnthnsw.com.au

Who Wi Con ol e World?

What e Ancient Scro s Say is As unding!

Why Hasn t Anyone Told Me is Before?

A Former International Karate Champion (Brad Ho man) has discovered the truth behind the ancient scrolls and their support of the Bible. What he has to present will seriously impact us all! This will be an exciting & informative awareness study, as he unlocks astonishing ancient prophecies that will a ect our time!

Venue: SDA Op Shop Hall - 18 Argyle St, Mullumbimby Date: Wednesday 16, August Time: Two Sessions â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś.â&#x20AC;Ś10am & 6.30pm (Morning & Evening tea provided)

Free Seminar

For Bookings Please Call 0423 312 528

STOREPERSON / WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT THE PERSON â&#x20AC;˘ Be ďŹ t & strong â&#x20AC;˘ Organised and able to follow instruction â&#x20AC;˘ Honest & with attention to detail â&#x20AC;˘ Own reliable transport & licence â&#x20AC;˘ Long term position (no travellers) â&#x20AC;˘ Forklift licence preferred â&#x20AC;˘ Willing to be stung by bees & get dirty

The position is a diverse role which will have you working indoors and outdoors around our beautiful shire.

You will be working autonomously and as part of team. The work can be hard and repetitive but also fulďŹ lling and challenging. You be given training and the opportunity to learn a new role with potential advancement.

Send your resume & cover letter to simon@australiasmanuka.com.au

Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre

ABORIGINAL PROJECT WORKER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; IDENTIFIED

Fee Free Scholarships available under NSW Government Smart & Skilled * Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing or disability) - starts 2nd August (CHC33015) Still taking late enrolments

* Intro to Early Childhood Education & Care - starts 3rd August (CHC30113) Still taking late enrolments

* Fine Tune Your Micro Business - starts 17th August

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

www.byroncollege.org.au

Term 3 courses starting soon...

Tue 15th August â&#x20AC;˘ Spanish For Beginners â&#x20AC;˘ Photoshop for Beginners â&#x20AC;˘ Sewing For Beginners â&#x20AC;˘ Drawing From the Right Side of the Brain

Wed 16th August â&#x20AC;˘ iPad for Beginners â&#x20AC;˘ Plant Based Deserts â&#x20AC;˘ Websites Using Wordpress â&#x20AC;˘ Pole Dancing â&#x20AC;˘ Stretch Sewing â&#x20AC;˘ Burlesque â&#x20AC;˘ Guitar Improvisation & the12 Bar Blues

Thu 17th August â&#x20AC;˘ Pain is NOT normal â&#x20AC;˘ Know My iPhone â&#x20AC;˘ Spanish Intermediate â&#x20AC;˘ Japenese Level 2

Fri 18th August â&#x20AC;˘ Tarot Mapping

Sat 19th August â&#x20AC;˘ Urban Sketching â&#x20AC;˘ All Blues Indigo Shibori

Sun 20th August â&#x20AC;˘ Intro To Kinergetics

Limited places - donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out!

Enrol now 02 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au

WORK WANTED LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between.

Call Benny 0402199999 ALL TYPES BUILDING WORK Blocklaying & bricklaying Lic 60801C Paul 0423852559 PURCHASING Warehouse or Logistics role sought LF HC ERP. 0423218417 QUALIFIED GREEN PAINTER 30 yrs exp. Free quotes and advice.

Small jobs OK. Ph Rob 0408900134

TUITION FRENCH â&#x20AC;˘ ITALIAN â&#x20AC;˘ GERMAN Eva 66846760 or 0403224842 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au MATHS TUITION QualiďŹ ed teacher, 25 years experience.

Grade 4 to HSC. Andrew 0413294982

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

PIANO TUNING

Reuben Barkley. 0411689604 www.barkleypianotuner.com Second generation family trade PORTABLE PA SYSTEM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ASHTON EXPLORER 150 Complete system with speakers and ampliďŹ er. Perfect for mobile entertainer. $450. Ph 0406779337

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday

TomĂĄs!

DEATH NOTICES

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CASUAL RELIEF EDUCATORS required for 0-5 LDC childcare centre in Bangalow.

Minimum Cert 111 or in training qualiďŹ cations, working with children check and current 1st Aid. Please email resume to: kidcare@bigpond.com

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Resumes to: leanne@gaiaretreat.com.au

02 6684 3374

BUS DRIVER Byron Bay Double Deckers.

MR licence and passenger vehicle accreditation required. Casual. Fri/Sat with some week days. Tim 0403527603

Are you an excellent truck driver who enjoys night shift?

GAIA RETREAT & SPA CASUAL CLEANERS

EXP DOMESTIC CLEANER ABN req, own transport, Byron Shire wide, ďŹ&#x201A;exible hrs, min 3 week days per week, pref local, $25ph. 0434491500

DISTRIBUTOR!

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

TRUCK & DOG DRIVERS full-time & casuals, $30ph, exp pref. Based at Coraki.

Ph 0439387425

ACE ECHO

BYRON work space â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now until end Oct $75pw incl elect & net. 0431674377

PT: 16 hrs pw Level 5 SCHADS Award (12 month position) Location: 55 Dalley St, Mullumbimby NSW The position will work closely with the Byron Shire Aboriginal Community Services Coalition to increase accessible Aboriginal community services in the Byron Shire. The Project Worker will play a central role in planning, managing and developing strong partnerships with service providers and community members.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic grassroots organisation.

For more information or a package contact Julie Williams via email at manager@mdnc.org.au or phone 0414 841816.

CORINNE SINCLAIR 13.8.1960 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6.8.2017 In loving memory of this beautiful wife, mother and friend who gave us joy and inspiration. May you rest in peace and ďŹ&#x201A;y with the angels. We love you.

John, Joanna, Sebastion, Chiqui, Shanti, Judy, Prisca, Mash, Sam, Koa & Simon.

Join us noon Saturday at Wategos Beach to spread her ashes.

For Corinne Day breaks on a sacred dawn Emotions run high, subdued and forlorn.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to pass this earthly plane Hold those tears, we will meet again.

I leave behind my earthly skin Contorted in agony & wracked with pain I leave behind my precious kin.

Smile, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m to be reborn again God will make me a glimmering star I will beam all my love from afar.

As you gaze the sky at night Take comfort, I will be looming large and bright.

John Sinclair

FUNERAL NOTICE MAUGHAN, DOROTHY HESTER 07/05/1922 ~ 02.08.2017

Passed away peacefully in Byron Bay. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Requiem Mass for the repose of Dorothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soul will be celebrated at St Finbarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, Tennyson St, Byron Bay, on WEDNESDAY (August 9, 2017) commencing at 11.00am. After Mass a private cremation will take place.

White Lady Funerals Northern Rivers 02 6680 7090

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DEATH NOTICE

Sport

Fred Pitman

Gracie

5/4/1915 - 5/8/2017 (102 years young!)

Husband to Iris, father of Ian, Kay and Rosemary, Grandpop and Great-Grandpop to a substantial horde. Fred was a life-long learner, curious, uncomplaining, independent and a bit of a cheek.

He survived two world wars, emigrating to Australia from England with a young family. English cottage garden for red desert, later moving to the rainbow region in the early 80s. Fred didn’t fear change. He loved his food, music and tinkering, and was much loved by those who met him.

Fred left this world peacefully, with family by his side.

We will miss you very much Pop. Godspeed.

FUNERAL NOTICE

SOLOMONS, Lorraine Jean Passed away on the Gold Coast. Aged 83 years.

Lorraine’s family and friends are invited to attend the celebration of her life to be held in the Somerville Chapel, 129 Nerang–Broadbeach Road, Nerang, QLD 4211 on Monday 14th August 2017 at 12.30pm.

Somerville Funerals Gold Coast 07 5596 2233

IN MEMORIAM

DEAR SHEZZY It’s been 15 years since you left us & we miss our times together. Your footprint on our lives always remains fresh in our memories & close to our hearts.

All our love Shane & Liz

Andrew Hooper 23/04/82 – 07/08/09

Always loved Never forgotten Forever missed.

Forever Left of the Rocks

PETS

Gracie is a 4-year-old desexed female blue English staffy.

She has a delightful nature – loves people and children and is friendly to other dogs. She has had an eye removed owing to the neglect of her previous owners but doesn’t let that slow her down! If you can give Gracie a permanent, loving home, please contact Pam on 0421 017 461.

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

Pixie is a very affectionate girl with stunning good looks. Her fluffy tortoiseshell & white fur will require regular brushing which is great because she adores being groomed. Pixie is quite chatty so she’s looking for a home with humans that can understand/learn cat talk. No other cats at home please as she assures us she can teach her new owners to be fluent in cat chat & other cats would simply complicate things.

To meet our precious Pixie, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby.

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OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

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COMPANION ANIMALS WELFARE INC. Sage is an 8yo staffy x looking for love.

He may be a bit older, but he has the spirit of a young dog and loves walks, cuddles and chasing skateboards! Sage would like the company of a devoted human and possibly another pooch to play with. If you can give Sage a loving home, please contact Megan on 0458 461 935.

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

Sage

Layla SHERYNNE CRAWFORD 25.7.63 – 11.08.02 Sadly taken from us many years ago.

Beautiful Mother, Devoted Wife, Wonderful Nanna, Precious Daughter, caring little Sister and Aunty. Cherish every day. The wonderful memories with you, forever in our hearts, remembered and loved always. Mum and Dad (dec), Stephen; Ashlee, Ben, Charlee, Connor; Mark, Karen, Matt; Leanne, Tony, Luke, Cody, Skylah

LAYLA is a 19-month-old bull Arab X who needs a new home.

She is good with children, is loving and would make a good guard dog.

Layla needs lots of room to run around and is good with large animals.

Please call Sue 0411 022 093.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Please stick this by your phone

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

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LORETTA, the outdoors girl is still with us. Mystery why! Loretta relates well to people and enjoys some good “TLC” and serious stroking, but she is not one to sleep on a lap. Loretta loves wandering and exploring. So if you need a working girl who will keep an eye things and still give plenty of love, then Loretta is for you. Young and energetic, and with an enjoyable personality.

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WILL YOU HELP? Flick needs a van, man!

Not this kinda van

Jye Whyatt confirmed he is the best junior longboarder in Australia at last week’s festival. Photo Smith/SNSW Crystal Cylinders

Suffolk Park surfer Jye Whyatt has won dual national titles at the Australian Longboard Titles as part of the Australian Surf Festival.

Whyatt executed an exciting array of impressive manoeuvres to dominate the field in both the Junior Longboard and Junior Logger divisions following an action-packed day of surfing in clean 0.7-metre peaks at Cabarita Beach.

Whyatt has been in excellent form over the 2017 season and the dual wins confirm his status as the best junior longboarder in Australia.

The 2017 Australian Surf Festival also featured a podium finish for Neil Cameron (Byron Bay) who came fourth in the Over-60s shortboard division of the Surfmasters Titles.

Max Perrot (Lennox Head) was a quarterfinalist in the Over-50 shortboard division.

International Lennox Head duo Stu Kennedy and Adam Melling have both posted a great result at the Vans US Open of

Surfing QS 10000 at Huntington Beach Pier.

The pair finished in equal ninth position gaining 3,700 series points and $4,300 in prizemoney. Both surfers have been languishing down in the ratings ladder with Melling in 64th spot and Kennedy in 203rd spot, and this result will catapult them much higher up the ladder and lay down the foundations for a qualification berth in 2018.

Lennox Classic The Team MP 20th Lennox Longboard Classic 2017 is on this weekend at Lennox Head main beach.

This annual longboarding event attracts more than 100 longboarders competing in nine divisions from Juniors U-18, through age divisions up to Over-65, Ladies division and Old Malibu Loggers divisions.

Local Lennox Head longboarder Scott Channon will be hoping to back up his Byron Malibu Classic win in the Open nine-footers and Chris Cain (Lennox Head) will be a favourite in the loggers event.

Website: www.lennoxlongboarders.org

(unfortunately)

Byron rugby wins charity day But this kinda van

Flick woke up 2 years ago and could no longer move her legs.

She has been in a wheelchair ever since.* Donate here if you can help.

bit.ly/flickfundraiser *read more about Flick’s story in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au/flick-needs-new-wheels

Byron Bay has tightened its grip on a finals berth in the far north coast rugby competition after a 34–6 win against Lennox Head on Saturday.

Playing in front of a home crowd on their charity day Byron posted six tries to two, and moved 10 competition points clear of Bangalow, their main rival, to take a place in the top-four and finals rugby.

Carlie Read, Ryan Betts, Eddie O’Hare, Dru Baggaley, Troy Wynter and John Laughlin all scored tries for Byron Bay, with a conversion

apiece to James Bulmer and Eddie O’Hare.

In the final two games of the regular season Byron play Casuarina and Lismore, clubs sitting on the bottom of the ladder.

Bangalow comes off a bye and plays competition heavyweights Ballina next week, and then Southern Cross Uni. Both are must win games if the club is to have a chance of making the top four.

The Byron reserve grade Sandcrabs lost 59–19 to Lennox Head, and are in fourth place on the ladder.

53 The Byron Shire Echo August 9, 2017 53

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Big loss to Kyogle brings Red Female footballers flock to MBVFC and set sights on finals Devils’ hard season to an end John Campbell words and photo

Zeros to heroes: the mighty MBVFC fifths are in contention for the finals this year after failing to win a game in 2016. Photo supplied Kol Dimond

As the sun begins to set on the 2017 football season Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley Football Club is already celebrating a terrific season of women’s football after boosting participation and delivering great results.

For the first time in the club’s history MBVFC has an equivalent number of senior women’s and men’s teams, as well as the U/14 and U/16 female teams.

This follows a strategic push by the club last season and our inaugural Female Football Gala Day during national Female Football Week earlier this year.

It is a phenomenal achievement for the biggest little club

in the northern rivers!

The second division women are currently topping the table and the U/16 girls are in second place with a clash against the top team this weekend.

The fourth and fifth division women are both battling for a place in the top-four and a chance to play in the finals.

The fifth division women have been the club’s wildcard this season – the team that didn’t win a game last season are contenders for a finals position this year!

The mighty Matildas have of course provided some pretty powerful inspiration in their outstanding performance to win the Tournament of Nations.

So much so that a bus full

of MBVFC female players will head out of Pine Avenue early on September 19 on a pilgrimage to Newcastle to watch them take on Brazil. It is sure to be a great game and what fantastic role models for our female youth players to aspire towards.

The club will continue to offer off-season training at Pine Avenue for junior female players (12 to 16 years) and senior women (16 to 99 years!) on Monday evenings 6.30–8pm – experienced players, returning players and total newbies are all equally welcome and encouraged to come along.

Please call Sharon Scriven on 0435 057 463 or email info@mbvfc.com.au for further details.

In their last game of the 2017 northern rivers rugby league season Byron Bay Red Devils lost 52–4 playing away against the Kyogle Turkeys on Sunday.

To say the score was a fair reflection of how it went down is a hurtful truth.

The Turkeys were primed for a sharp, fast performance and were all over a lacklustre Devils outfit from the kickoff – their speedy full-back killed us.

They also played like a side whose season still promised a place in the play-offs, whereas Byron appeared to be more concerned with the indulgences of Mad Monday.

As next week’s last round of the NRRRL minor premiership is a bye for the men in red, season 2017 is mercifully over for them – and you’d have to say that, on Sunday’s form, they’d be lucky to win the bye.

It would, you’d imagine, take an official of paper-thin skin or malicious intent to simultaneously sin-bin two players for dissent when their team, already on the end of a horrendous penalty count, was behind 36–0. But it happened on Sunday at Kyogle when the ref, presumably thinking that the local side needed further assistance,

Lumsden and Leeson All Girls Surfriders win Mullum pairs enjoy Winter Classic Michael Burke

The final of the Minor Pairs for Mullumbimby Ex-Services Bowling Club was played last Saturday and won by Lumsden and Leeson.

In the final Jamie Ewin and Andrew Moroney took on Ashley Lumsden and Ben Leeson. Both teams played well in an entertaining match, with Lumsden and Leeson Pairs players Ashley taking an early lead and holdLumsden (L) and Jamie ing on throughout, eventually Ewin. Photo supplied winning by 22–14.

In an inaugural three by Kenzie and Mark Hogan won 10 event between Mullum- one game, while Trent Forebimby and a Pottsville team, man, Sean Doherty and Scott each side won six games but Hogan won all three games. the Mullum side ran out the In last week’s pairs event winner with 63–57 ends.

Robert Rays and Allan BarRoss Graham, Darrin tlett won the day with two Blake and Larry Henry re- wins,+14; followed by Ray corded two wins for Mullum; Breckenridge and Dick OtLeigh Rickert, Troy Creighton tery one win one loss, +3, and Terry Fenwick remained and John Bathie and Michael winless; Bob Rose, Adam Mc- Burke one win one loss, –14.

54 August 9, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

All Girls longboarders with their prize packs. Photo supplied Marika Ilic vice-president

Small conditions equalised the playing field for the All Girls Surfriders Annual Hardcore Winter Classic July prize round, giving everyone a chance to reach the finals.

The day started with offshore winds and 0.3–0.6 metre clean waves.

Surfers made the most of wave pulses, showcasing some clever manoeuvres, given the weak push of waves.

We had to extend heats to

20 minutes because of disappearing swell, breaking waves and on-shore winds as the day progressed.

Results: Junior Beginners: Mahia Adams, Amalia Cook and China Esson, Jemima Moore, Cinnamon Laddin-Catron Senior Intermediates: Cory Whitney, Sylvie Hoarau, Peta Warburton Longboards: Maz Pentecost, Margreet Wiegers, Christina Dunne, Caz Stephens and Georgia Laddin.

Byron’s Billy ‘The Lion’ King and try-scorer is surrounded by Turkeys at Kyogle on Sunday.

marched Byron’s Ryan ‘the Crab’ O’Connell (who, as captain, had every right to approach the whistleblower) and Tom ‘Deano’ Martin, reducing the visitors to eleven gallant but outclassed players against thirteen.

A problem that Byron had all year was with personnel.

Nobody knew from one week to the next who would turn up to pull the jersey on. It’s been more like musical chairs than a proper footy club. And that’s another thing that Kyogle had on Sunday – a side that looked like it knew who the bloke next to them was.

Which is in no way a criticism of those Devils who took to the field. They tried, but, slow out of the blocks, they were on the back foot from the start. Rarely able to

get hold of the pill, they spilt it when they did.

Shortly after the half-time break, Adam ‘Ant’ Gordon chipped for Billy ‘The Lion’ King to chase and score, but all the try really did was allow the supporters who had travelled from the coast to breathe a sigh of relief in the knowledge that they would not get flogged to zero.

Byron’s application to defence lifted in the second forty. Pride counts for a lot when you are playing away and giving the home supporters too much to gloat about, but there was never any wild thoughts that the Devils might get close.

But as they say in the classics, ‘it’s on again next year’, and plans for an almighty resurgence are already afoot.

Swingers collect Shand Cup win Brian Mollet

Mullumbimby’s oval glistened like a starlet’s lip gloss on Sunday for the east of the highway derby in the Nick Shand cup between the thoroughly workshopped Byron Full-Tossers and the libertines of local cricket the Suffolk Swingers.

The toss favoured the Tossers who tottered out to bat. Levi (3/23) took the new ball with curlin’ Merlin, and made inroads into the innings as wickets tumbled like the koala canopy on the highway upgrade.

Mid-order mainstay Adam (41no) was the only batter to better the bowling, putting out more shots than the back bar at a biker club, but like an ageing lothario he ran out of partners.

Youngster Louis showed some sticking power but the innings was outed as the Swingers collected easy scalps.

Adam’s lone hand carried the Byron total to a moderate 137.

Swingers opener Owen (34no) then berated the bowling mercilessly, retiring earlier than Bernard Tomic’s interest in entertaining. Tim’s 33 set the scene for an early end to the afternoon, which was delivered in spades as Coxy (32no) shook off the effects of a mighty bender that had him prostrate and grey faced in the morning sunshine, bombing the bowling like the brain cells he obliterated the night before.

With the game firmly in the Swingers’ grasp Louis (2/2) salvaged some pride for the savaged Tossers, scattering the stumps of the livewire Levi and the worthy Wortho.

But his great effort did not stop the Byronites going down with 14 overs to spare.

With the Swingers now in the winners’ circle the pressure is on Main Arm to beat the Geckos this Sunday.

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Community at work Regular As Clockwork DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Please note that, owing to space restrictions, not all entries may be included each week. Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.

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.

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.

Respite Service

Language exchange

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.

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 to practise. Volunteers welcome.

Alateen Meeting

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.

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 NSW Cancer Council rooms 8/130 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Anyone experiencing/ed breast and gynaecological cancers are most welcome to attend. 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.

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Gnostic Mysteries Free classes in the Gnostic mysteries, 7pm Fridays, 74 Butler St, Byron Bay. Everyone welcome. Phone 0412 020 234.

Classes August and September.

Mullum Art Space Cultural Diversity by John Walters 1–13 August, Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club, Dalley St, Mullumbimby.

The Art Cube Still Life: an installation of functional ceramics by Tali Cohen-Flantz 1–4 August, Byron Shire Council foyer, Mullumbimby.

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

Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you?

Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/ australia. Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs (but especially crystal meth) had become a problem. Meeting held Wed 7.30am, Byron Bay Surf Club. Call 0478 061 479 to speak to a local member or visit www. crystalmeth.org.au.

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

Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.

Handicraft Group Weekly handicraft group in

Craft show Quota Club of Brunswick Valley will be holding a craft show on Saturday 9 September, 9am–2pm at St Martin’s Church Hall, Stuart St, Mullumbimby. $3 entry, contact Betty 6684 2056 or Lynne 0409 672 008.

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.

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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 Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start.

Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@ gmail.com.

Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq to shop 6684 4718. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am-2pm. Companion Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm.

Potters & Sculptors 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

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 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.

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.

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Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at the Ocean Shores Country Club, seated at 12.15 to commence play at 12.30. Visitors welcome. See bridgewebs.com/brunswickvalley/home.html or for partner ring Phyllis Keyte 6684 1103. Facebook Brunswick Valley Bridge Club.

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.

Spanish conversation A Spanish conversation group meets every Monday evening in Mullumbimby in order to improve language skills and cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 0242.

Indonesian Conversation Klub Ngobrol, Indonesian conversation club to practise Indonesian and learn about Indonesian culture. Meets every second Friday of the month, 5-8pm, Byron Services Club. Ph 0405463663.

Bruns tennis Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 4–6pm. $6.00, all welcome.

Enquiries Linda 0449 825 108.

U3A discussion group

At the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre Friday mornings, weekly baby-massage classes for expectant and new parents and carers.

Gold coin contribution. Bookings essential. Linda 0411 985 557.

Breastfeeding support ABA Breastfeeding Support Group meeting. Topic: Parenting your curious child: how babies learn. 10am Thursday 10 August at St John’s Hall, 15

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Byron Bay Garden Club meeting at 1.30pm, Saturday 12 August, Byron Services Club. Guest speaker topic is Park Lane Jewellery. Lunch at 12.30pm. New members are welcome. Enquiries to Jeni on 0439 344 281.

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The AGM of the Animal Welfare north coast branch will be held on Saturday 19 August at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 5pm. Everyone welcome.

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

Animal Welfare AGM

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Murwillumbah Road, Mullumbimby.

Enquiries Jan 0431 477 445.

Animal Welfare League street stall Friday 11 August, 8.30am–1.30pm, corner of Burringbar & Stuart Streets, Mullumbimby. Cakes, plants, books, brica-brac and more.

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

13 August at 12pm. Join our friendly group. Enquiries Nat 0498 480 373.

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Local Social Group. Our activities include cards, walks, lunches etc. Meeting for lunch at Brunswick Heads Hotel Sunday

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

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Opening night of Ocean Shores Art Expo Friday 25 August, 7pm at Ocean Shores Public School. Open 10am–4pm Sat and Sun. Dangerously Poetic performance on the theme Spirit of the Land Sunday,1.30pm. Info at www.osartexpo. com.

Over-60s social

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

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

OS Art Expo

U3A Ballina/Byron. Gertie will present the life and music of Nigel Westlake on 15 August at 10am in the RSL meeting room, Mullumbimby. All welcome.

Enquiries 6680 7350.

ManTime

Prostate Cancer Next meeting of the Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held on Monday 21 August, 10am–12pm.

Alstonville Bowling Club, Deegan Drive, Alstonville. Guest speaker David Hughes.

Enquiries Gordon 6684 1137 or 0415 664 649.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Multiculture: celebrating diversity.

Explore the how and why of different cultures, based on the teachings of our First Australians Thursday 10 August, 1–3pm, Uniting Church, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. For information phone Celia 6684 3623.

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The Byron Shire draft flyingfox camp management plan breezed through the council meeting last Thursday without comment and went on public exhibition last Saturday.

You can download the plan at http://bit.ly/FFplan, where you’ll also find all the details on how to make a submission

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They are rumored to be frolicking gaily and chasing rainbows across Ireland.

The Empire will be closed for nights until they return in September and remain open in the daytime from 9am every day.

The attack of the drones has begun. A Mullumbimby resident last week had one hovering over her backyard without her permission. This is not on. In general a drone must not be flown closer than 30 metres to vehicles, boats, buildings or people. (Not to mention migrating whales.

Yes, we’re talking about you, the dickhead drone operator at Cape Byron lighthouse the other week.) If you’ve been buzzed you can lodge a complaint with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority at http://bit. ly/casadrone2. Commercial operators need an RPA operator’s certificate (ReOC).

Recreational flyers can find out more at casa.gov.au/ modelaircraft. Dutch police are training eagles to take out drones; see the footage at http://bit.ly/droneeagle.

We’re sure a squad of noisy miners could do the same thing.

Yeah, it’s a tutu, wanna make something of it? Spangled Sharpie Sparkie was in fine company at the Brunswick Picture House Dog Day Afternoon on Sunday.

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you have the chance to sing onstage along with the movie. Can anyone in the Shire dress eccentrically? Mmm, we suspect so.

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The ABC gives a fun update on ‘Six Australian cold weather frogs and their weird mating calls’ accompanied by illustrations at http:// bit.ly/frogheaven. Apparently the deep, soulful voice of the WA hooting frog qualifies it to be ‘the Barry White of frogs’. Can’t get enough of your love, babe… croak.

Yes, let’s do the time warp again! On Saturday August 19 at 7pm Byron Theatre is screening the 1975 cult movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show – featuring a young Susan Sarandon – as a fundraiser for a Byron Shire family.

Not only that, if you ‘dress up as your favourite character or just come as an eccentric version of yourself (there will be prizes for best costumes)’

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