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North coast MLC Ben Franklin (Nationals) has defended his government’s decision to reinstate shark nets for the north coast in the coming summer, despite their apparent lack of effectiveness and high marine life kill rate. Recent data from the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) show the five north coast shark nets caught just three per cent of sharks while SMART drumlines caught 92 per cent of sharks. Additionally, a DPI phone survey for the region indicates a negative view of the nets at 33 per cent, a decline from 46 per cent before the trial. Newscorp (Murdoch) media trumpeted the shark net trial as ‘hugely successful’ and attacked unspecified ‘greenies’ who last year protested when then NSW premier Mike Baird announced the trial last year. But Greens Ballina MP Tamara Smith believes shark nets are ‘a sad waste of money which could be much better spent on more drone surveillance, extra jetboat patrols or funding a community group such as SharkWatch. SharkWatch volunteers scan the water with binoculars and drones for shark activity and warn people in the water that sharks are nearby.’
Not science based The Humane Society International have also condemned the nets, claiming the decision ‘flies in the face of science’. Head of campaigns Nicola Beynon said, ‘It shows
the government is letting the Daily Telegraph dictate public policy decisions rather than having the courage to follow what their own data have shown them.’ The Echo asked Mr Franklin, ‘It appears smart drumlines are more effective – would you agree, and, what scientific data/metrics and/or advice have informed the government’s decision to reinstate the nets?’ Franklin replied, ‘Public safety is the key priority for the NSW government.’ ‘We aim to minimise the risk to swimmers and surfers from shark attacks and the amount of by-catch caught. ‘Every available technology is implemented to reduce the impact on threatened species.’ Franklin continued, ‘Shark nets are fitted with a number of “dolphin pingers” and “whale alarms” to deter the marine mammals from the netted area. Contractors are required to free all animals found alive in the nets where it is practical and safe to do so. ‘Following the analysis of results of the first net trial, the NSW Government determined more data are needed in order to make a long-term decision on the future of the nets. ‘During the six-month trial we tested both nets and SMART drumlines, and while the drumlines proved more effective at catching “target” sharks, a further trial will provide more evidence of the nets’ effectiveness and allow us to address some of the issues raised. continued on page 2
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Laura Clarke with Quietway Comanche at Saturday’s Shearwater Spring Fair. Quietway delighted many children with his gentle nature. Who can resist a unicorn ride? Photo Jeff ‘Unicorned’ Dawson
Nats leader grilled over March flood NSW Nationals leader and deputy premier John Barilaro faced tough questions at a Senate estimate hearing last week over his government’s response to the ex-Cyclone Debbie in March. Labor MLC John Graham challenged Barilaro’s knowledge of the flood and questioned why the Category C funding for small businesses took in much longer to be approved than other areas. The Echo previously reported that Byron Shire was provided funding assistance much later than other shires.
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Graham also asked why there was inequity for funding across the region. Graham told the chamber, ‘Category C funding started flowing to small businesses months after the declaration of a natural disaster.’ ‘There was significant paperwork, even if some of the paperwork and computers had been washed away. There have been reports that small businesses in some areas were eligible for $15,000 in funding, some were eligible for $10,000, some received no funding and some were given grants of $25,000. Businesses across the border in QLD were re-
portedly eligible for $25,000. Why did businesses in Tumbulgum receive less funding than others?’ In reply, Barilaro claimed his government, ‘responded more quickly than any other state,’ and ‘We were on the ground early through the Office of the Small Business Commissioner.’ Yet when Graham pressed Barilaro again on the question of when the first Category C payments begin to flow to small businesses, Barilaro admitted he didn’t know. Instead, Small Business Commissioner Robyn Hobbs told the continued on page 3
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Franklin continued, ‘Two surveys were undertaken to inform location of nets and assess social attitudes towards the nets. Generally, Ballina and Evans Head residents were more positive than negative towards using nets, both at the start and the end of the trial, due to feelings of safety and perceived reductions in shark bites. ‘There was an increase in negativity at the end of the trial primarily in response to bycatch (animals caught in nets other than target sharks). ‘The NSW government continues to investigate a range of new and emerging technologies to mitigate shark interactions as part of the $16m Shark Management Strategy.
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‘A suite of measures designed to reduce the impact on marine animals are being tested and trialled including; SMART drumlines, VR4G listening stations, and drone and helicopter aerial surveillance. ‘SMART drumlines are a key component of the Shark Management Strategy and NSW is leading the world with this technology, which is proving to help to protect human life while minimising the impact on marine species. ‘By the end of 2017 there will be 100 SMART drumlines deployed along the NSW coast.’
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Local News Mullum scientist nabs ‘science Oscar’ A Griffith University research team led by Mullumbimbybased scientist Associate Professor Andrew Brooks has taken out a prestigious 2017 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for their work trying to save the Great Barrier Reef. The team, which comprises scientists from the Griffith Centre for Coastal Management and the Australian Rivers Institute, has discovered what may be Australia’s best chance of doing something timely to help the reef, transforming how sediment sources are identified and targeted. The team were recognised at an awards dinner at Sydney Town Hall last Wednesday night.
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‘Bullying is one key motivator leading young people to suicidal thoughts,’ said Lisa Apostolides, director of Byron Youth Theatre (BYT). Lisa is organising a community forum on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, to discuss how we can best support and protect our young people. Bullying can happen in a range of ways including being pushed around, isolated from groups, and cyberbullying said local psychologist Peter Chown who will be one of the guest speakers on the panel. ‘Bullying is a very common thing. The first thing is that kids don’t necessarily say “bullying” and lots of them keep it to themselves. ‘It is important to find the time to have a chat and see what’s going on. It is not always that easy as they don’t necessarily come straight
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Dan and Imani Hannaford share the love at Friday’s Hinterland Country Fair, held at the Mullum Christian School on Main Arm Road. Located near the base of Mount Chincogan, the school’s classes run from kindy to year ten. For info visit www.hinterland.nsw.edu.au. Photo Jeff Dawson
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Take a Minute, Save A Life forum to be held at Youth Activity Centre, September 10 from 3pm out and say it. You need to be fairly straightforward and sensitively enquire.’ One of the key signs to look for is have there been any major changes in the way they function. ‘When it starts to become worrying I use a concept I came across many years ago that looks at the four worlds of the teenager: school, peer group, family and the inner world. I ask how they are doing in these four areas and then look at how to support them,’ continued Peter. Friends, teachers, neighbours and the community are all important in picking up when young people are struggling, as well as in providing support. ‘I believe it is not just an interpersonal issue,’ said Peter.
‘It is a school and social issue. Take steps like going to the school and telling teachers. The school has a legal duty of care to protect young people in the environment.’ The internet has added a new dimension to bullying and it is important to be aware that it is a crime, with people as young as 14 being charged. ‘It is a tricky issue as young people often don’t recognise the risks of putting photos on the internet or sending them to friends. I encourage young people not to join in with cyber bullying. I ask them to think about the consequences for a young person who sees all these negative comments come in. ‘It doesn’t stop at the school gate. It is part of a par-
ent’s job to regulate a child’s access to social media,’ he pointed out. For more information on how to deal with cyberbullying or to report it go to https://www.esafety.gov.au/. The Take a Minute, Save A Life forum is free and will be held at the Youth Activity Centre in Byron from 3pm. It will start with a short video by BYT followed by a panel of guest speakers. Speakers will include local psychologist Peter Chown, Frank Coughlan from Kids In Mind, Social Futures, Jillian Zaid and Megan Pollard from Standby support service and Fiona Couch from North Coast Area Health Service. ‘Each presentation will aim to raise awareness, introduce strategies and promote building safety nets as individuals and as a community,’ said Lisa. For more information contact Lisa at byronyouththeatre2481@gmail.com.
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Nats leader grilled over March flood continued from page 1 hearing, ‘Originally Tumbulgum and those other communities [Murwillumbah, Uki and Billinudgel] were not included. I made an application on behalf of the deputy premier to the Office of Emergency Management. ‘For the first time ever, those areas around the Tweed, including Tumbulgum, were opened up to category C funding. That had never happened before.’ Graham replied, ‘Yes, but not to an equal amount – Deputy Premier [Barilaro],
are you satisfied with the timeline for when those businesses received funding? Barilaro said he is ‘never satisfied with timelines.’ ‘The impacts of the floods were significant. I visited after the floods to talk to businesses. That is why we announced not only category C funding…’ Graham interjected, ‘Yes, the talk started early. The trouble is the funding ended up being very late.’ Barilaro replied, ‘We announced the funding. On top of the $15,000 for which small
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businesses are eligible under category C, we announced a $1 million northern rivers business support package that allows more businesses to apply for further funding. We are on the ground. My deputy secretary was in the region only last week talking to businesses. This is not something we can fix overnight. I would love to see every business back up and running but there are many reasons why that is not the case. The government continues to be there to support those businesses.’ The Byron Shire Echo September 6, 2017 3
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On Monday the Mullum SDA Op-Shop, located at 18 Argyle Street, will celebrate 20 years. Pictured are Maureen Rose, John and Ruth Rawson with manager Faye King. Photo Jeff Dawson
An idea was born 20 years ago by Mrs Mary Federow (wife of church pastor at that time) that as a church they would like to be involved in helping the needy in our community. The result is the Mullumbimby SDA Op Shop, which opened in August 1997. It was first managed by Carol Platt and Carole Fehlberg until 2003, when current manger Faye King took over. Faye says the shop has been blessed with a ‘massive growth in 20 years’, expanding and remodelling to accommodate the generosity of our community with their donations. ‘Recently we have added a storage shed onsite and have opened a furniture and electrical op shop in February 2017,
located on Main Arm Road.’ She says, ‘We are excited to be actively involved in our community with recycling instead of waste. It is our goal to help with reducing waste so we try to see a “dollar value” in all our donated goods.’
$450k raised ‘We would like to take the opportunity to thank our customers and our community for the support in making our Op Shop so successful. We have been able to donate $450,000 back into the community via local volunteer organisations during our 20 years of operation. SDA Op Shop donates to the following groups: Animal Welfare League, Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club, Brun-
swick Valley Rescue Squad, Byron Hospice Service, Hope Haven Women’s Refuge, Hospital Auxiliary, Main Arm Bushfire Brigade, Mullumbimby Bushfire Brigade & Westpac Rescue Helicopter. The shop also sponsors the education of two children in Bangladesh and helps hundreds of families in need with clothing, furniture, food and bedding etc. ‘We are thankful to our wonderful friendly volunteers who have given us faithful years of service, especially Del Youngberry who is leaving us to relocate in Adelaide after ten years dedication. ‘We are always looking for extra help, so if you would like to volunteer, come in and say, “Hello I’d like to help!”’
Paul Isaac from Olive & Luca wood-fired pizza was one of the many chefs spotted at Saturday’s Sample Food Festival, held at the Bangalow Showgrounds. Since 2011, the event has brought together foodies who share their passion for very appreciative crowds. Photo Jeff Dawson
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Last week four artistic folk descended on Brunswick Heads for the judging of the annual Simple Pleasures photo competition. Throughout the evening veteran judges Ros Goodchild, Billy Wrencher, The Echo’s Tree Faerie and newbie photog David Lowe were presented with 114 entries on the theme of ‘postcards from Brunswick Heads’. Their task was to whittle down to four winners in the
child, youth and adult categories and choose an overall winner. Rumour has it that this year there will also be a special Tree Faerie prize.
Impressive entries The children’s entries were particularly impressive and 2017 was also a competition of note as it was the first year that shots from drones were entered. It wasn’t easy but again the judges chose some great winners. A few of the
photos will be made into postcards and many, including the section winners, will be reproduced in the annual Simple Pleasures calendar. All of the entries are now on display around town in shop windows – everyone is invited to take a stroll and vote for their favourite photo. Entry forms are available at the visitor centre. An awards ceremony will be held on Sunday afternoon September 17. All are welcome.
An evening of Beatles songs and stories Sept 23 With the Byron Theatre’s Steinway grand piano in need of work, a fundraiser night of Beatles music is planned, along with an inside peek at the legendary band. Local resident Joanne Petersen was personal assistant to Beatles manager Brian Epstein, and will be in conver-
sation with award-winning journalist David Leser. Her time with the Beatles spans the years from Rubber Soul through to Sgt Pepper, and this will be the first time Joanne has told some of these tales in public. Joanne also has original photos, which will be project-
ed on the big screen throughout the interview. Either side of the talk will be two sets of Beatles tunes in various musical genres: classical, country, a 20-piece choir, Middle Eastern and guitar virtuosity. For tickets visit www. byroncentre.com.au.
Creative call out for Wilsons Creek school Got a creative gift you want to share? Wilsons Creek Public School is again running the Creative Beings program. Principal Wil Constable says the program was designed to recognise that students learn in many ways and that many people can help students engage and learn in a number of meaningful ways. ‘We recognise that learning is more than literacy and
numeracy, and that engaging in creating improves learning across all areas,’ he says. ‘Each term, two Creative Beings work with every student to learn, create and engage with real-life learning. ‘You may have seen some of our Facebook posts with students engaged in learning with a Creative Being. In the past two years we have had painters, sculptors, metal and
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wood worker tutors. We have a language tutor who is teaching Indonesian and Japanese.
Passion ‘You don‘t have to be a teacher to apply to be a Creative Being. You just need a skill and a passion to share that with our school.’ If you would like an application form, please contact the school on 6684 0132.
The keenly interested audience of more than 80 gathered at the Mullum Civic Centre on Thursday night were not disappointed by the promise of ‘a night of action on renewables.’ Yes, there was talk. But this was talk that packed a punch. Keynote speaker Taryn Lane, a manager of Hepburn Wind, Australia’s first community-owned cooperative windfarm in Victoria, provided details of how local communities around the world are working together to reduce their emissions through community investment in large-scale renewable projects. She has just returned from a three-month Churchill Fellowship tour where she spoke to zero-net communities all around Europe. Taryn said, ‘Many communities globally have already paved the way for us to follow. Communities can secure their own renewable pipeline to 100 per cent. They can own it locally and benefit from it. Having local government leadership is pivotal to this.’ Dan Fitzgerald, from Small Giants, described the company’s investment policy as ‘using business as a major tool for positive social and environmental impact’. The company is keen to
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provide initial funding for the development of large-scale solar PV projects in Byron Shire as a way for the Shire to reach its emissions reduction target. How members of the community could invest in these projects was outlined. Chair of Zero Emissions Byron Limited (ZEB) Vicki Brooke presented the evening and launched a supporters’ group, while mayor Simon Richardson outlined the accomplishments of ZEB in its first two years of operation.
Lavertys Gap hydroelectric COREM’s Dr Rob Passey listed the many challenges faced in attempting to resurrect the production of hydroelectric power at Lavertys Gap outside Mullumbimby, while
Giles Parkinson, founder and editor of RenewEconomy. com.au, Australia’s leading website on clean technology and climate issues, facilitated the evening and the following Q&A session. The following day an ‘action tank’ was held in Byron Council, aiming to get clear and specific about how large-scale renewable projects can be constructed in the Shire within the next 24 months. Key players, ‘eager to get cracking’ in the mayor’s words, ranged from Essential Energy, local investors and relevant providers through to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. Expect a public announcement shortly. Q Christobel Munson is from Zero Emissions Byron – for more info visit www. zerobyron.org.
Hempcrete builders scoop state award A local company has won a prestigious award for a home that was constructed using hempcrete at Possum Creek. Balanced Earth took out the 2017 Energy Efficient Building award from Master Builders NSW, at a ceremony in Sydney last Saturday. Derived from hemp, hempcrete is known to be one of the most thermally efficient building materials available. Balanced Earth was cofounded by award-winning
architect Michael Leung. When building his new home in Byron Bay, his partner Tiffany Gee says she was adamant that there were not going to be any toxic materials used following the death of her father to mesothelioma (a cancer caused through exposure to asbestos). ‘This is when the dream team was put together,’ Mr Leung said. ‘My mates Ture and Luke, now co-founders of Balanced
Earth, suggested we use a hempcrete and recycled timber construction. ‘They ticked all of Tiffany’s boxes: Hemp is a product that is sourced from the Hunter Valley, is rendered with nontoxic lime and clay, and has excellent thermal insulating properties.’ ‘It took us three months to design and build and looks incredible. Then we realised this was the future of sustainable housing in Australia.’
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What do you do with an old humidicrib? That was the question that faced the Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary with the closure of the Mullumbimby hospital. It turns out that humans are not the only ones who need a helping hand with their babies and they found a very appreciative buyer in Bat QLD, who can now help save more baby flying foxes. ‘The auxiliary had originally bought the humidicrib and it was nice to see it re-housed and not trashed,’ said president of the Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary Debbie Butler. Over several months from October 2016, the Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary held a garage sale at the hospital selling equipment, furniture, fridges and a myriad of other items that weren’t needed for the new Byron hospital. ‘Trevor from Trevor’s Recycled Plants came and purchased all the plants for $1,000 then gave us a $500 garden makeover prize to raffle off,’ said Debbie happily.
Judy Ryan, president Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary Debbie Butler and treasurer Jenny More with Mullumbimby Woolworths store manager Wayne McInerney drawing the prizes for the Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary raffle. Photo Aslan Shand
The prize was drawn by Wayne McInerney, Mullumbimby Woolworths store manager on Friday and the winning ticket went to Bronwyn Pezzuti. A $50 Wards voucher for second prize was won by Pam
Lang and the $25 Mitre Ten voucher for third prize was won by Jan Dawkins. ‘People have been amazing,’ continued Debbie. ‘We’ve raised around $12,000 between the garage sale and the raffle that will
enable the committee to purchase a Neo-Puff Resuscitator for the Byron Central Hospital midwives to use. ‘Without our community we really wouldn’t have been able to do this. All of us have been quite blown away.’
Local philanthropy steps into limelight & Wood’s creative and community manager Jasmin Daly. ‘We always chose to be anonymous because we didn’t want to beat our chests about donating, but we’re hoping that by stepping forward it will encourage others in the community to give.’ Among the speakers at the event was prominent Australian philanthropist Rachel English.
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Australia may be ‘the lucky country’, but when it comes to sharing some of that luck through philanthropy we’re lagging behind our English and American cousins. Yet for 12 years, the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) has sought to reverse that trend by encouraging wealthy locals to help those in need. And if the organisation’s philanthropy celebration on August 31 was anything to go by, they’re heading in the right direction. The event, held at Rockinghorse Studios in Coorabell, was packed with well-todo locals willing to do good and dig deep. NRCF’s chairman John Callinan said, ‘From very humble beginnings, and with a zero bank balance, we have since given out 211 grants to 87 different community organisations totalling just under 1.2 million dollars.’ ‘Last year, we gave away in excess of $200,000 to about 25 different community organisations.’ Mr Callinan said that the help was badly needed. ‘We [the northern rivers] are above state average in al-
Pictured are Ed Ahern, Karen and Louise Neiderer with NRCF chairman John Callinan. Photo supplied
most all areas of disadvantage, be it unemployment, homelessness, youth suicide, grandcarers, disabled, Indigenous disadvantage, substance abuse… the list goes on.’
others,’ Mr Callinan said. ‘And because we are a community foundation whose funds are invested in perpetuity… the NRCF will always be here.’
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The NRCF helps those in need by pooling donations into a trust and then investing the money. The profits from that investment are then donated to local charities and community organisations. ‘We are the bridge between those who are most vulnerable in our community and those who have a commitment to giving and helping
Traditionally the donors to NRCF have sought to remain anonymous, but this year local beer brewers Stone & Wood have spoken openly about their support, including a significant donation they will provide in the coming weeks. ‘The reason we support NRCF is because we know that our money is going to go to the most needy,’ said Stone
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Traders in Byron Bay and Bangalow are emerging from what might have been the worst winter for business since the global financial crisis, with ‘for lease’ signs proliferating in the usually busy tourist towns. In Byron Bay, two businesses have recently closed in the popular Feros Arcade alone, including Reflections of Byron, which promoted itself as ‘one of Byron Bay’s oldest and best known gift and homewares shops.’ In Bangalow, where shopfronts are usually highly sought after, four shops currently stand empty. Longtime fashion retailer Designbank closed its doors over winter, as did funky new bookshop Poet. And Elders Real Estate has moved from a large shopfront in the heart of Byron Street to the Readings Building on the edge of town, where a hardware store closed earlier in the year.
Various reasons have been offered as to why the shakeup is happening now, including changing consumer tastes, very high rents and increased online competition. New Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce president Todd Sotheren told The Echo that rental affordability was high on the list of his constituents. ‘There is no doubt that the commercial rental market is being affected by the corresponding residential rental and real estate market, locally,’ he said. ‘With affordable housing such a hot topic right now, perhaps we need to have more of an eye on a corresponding affordable-retail issue,’ he added.
Changing trends Changing retail trends are other issues that he cites. ‘With the type of visitor to our region changing over time, are storefronts standing back periodically to take a bigger picture view of where
For years upmarket Bangalow seemed to buck the trend of declining retail. Photo Chris Dobney
they sit in the current marketplace?’ he asks. ‘With so much change over the last few years in our region, should a particular business be servicing the new “hipster yuppies”, aspirational couples or our own local community members?’ He also believes that USstyle phenomenon of big retail is having an impact. ‘For example, I know for a fact that some of the homewares stores are struggling against copy-cat designer homewares by K-Mart and
Target, in a similar way to the phenomenon of “fast fashion” by the likes of H&M competing against true designer boutiques.’ Bangalow Rug Shop owner and longtime local retailer Milton Cater agrees that cut-price fashion is making inroads into that town’s boutique business. ‘A number of us have been against the A&I Hall being rented out for discount clothing sales and so on. ‘You can hire the hall and just have a sale of cheap rugs
– why not? ‘But that’s not helping the mainstay businesses of the town – in fact it’s detracting from them.’ Mr Cater says, ‘Carloads of teenagers are coming in search of a bargain, and that’s not translating into business for Bangalow shops like ours that have built a reputation on quality, not price.’ But it is the ever-increasing traffic, Mr Cater says, that is impacting on the ambience of the town and its attraction to the well-heeled shoppers that traditionally visited it. ‘In some ways we’re victims of our own success,’ he said.
More traffic ‘Since the new highway opened, we’ve had more and more traffic through the town, and ostensibly more and more people. ‘But more and more people are just wanting a quick something or other on their way through. ‘We really need to stop the traffic. On market days, when
the cars are all idling away, we have to close the doors of the shop just to keep from choking on the fumes. ‘I get calls from people who want to know the “best time to visit” because there’s so much traffic in the town,’ he said.
Network effect Mr Sotheren believes what he calls ‘the Network Effect’ is impacting on Bangalow in particular. ‘If not all businesses are open all weekend, it detracts from the collective appeal for visitors of the stores that do open,’ he said. ‘Perhaps the main street needs to be viewed more holistically, as a single destination.’ But it’s not all doom and gloom, with Mr Southeren saying that some retailers are bucking the trend. ‘Immediately examples like Emma of Mez Club and Ms Margaritas come to mind – she is very deft at creating an experience for the visitor and reading what it is that the market wants,’ he said.
Northern Rivers Business Award Byron Public, Council gets winners announced behind plastic-free boy Family-run gourmet food manufacturing company Brookfarm took out Regional Business of the Year as well as a host of other awards at the 2017 Northern Rivers Business Awards, held at Elements of Byron on Saturday night. Brookfarm co-founder and CEO Pam Brook said in a statement she was ‘thrilled with the recognition by the northern rivers business community, a community in which Brookfarm is heavily invested.’ Mrs Brook said the awards ‘capped off a great year of growth.’ She said, ‘We manufacture – and that’s such an important thing for Australia and for this region. We manufacture from things that are grown by agriculture in this region.
Johnson Hunter, from The Farm Byron Bay, won Young Business Executive. Photo businessannualawards.com.au
‘For us, it’s so important that we connect agriculture, real food and make regional jobs, and make a difference to our community and
environment.’ Mrs Brook says they have ‘enjoyed significant growth in export markets over the past 24 months’. Yet Brookfarm has faced stiff opposition from Bangalow residents with their desire to rent a proposed largescale food hub just outside the town on Lismore Road. The DA decision is yet to be made by the NSW Regional Joint Planning Panel. Other local winners for the night include Johnson Hunter from The Farm Byron Bay for Young Business Executive and Cape Byron Distillery for Start Up Superstar. Employer of Choice and Excellence in Sustainability was awarded to SAE Group. For more info visit www. businessannualawards.com.au.
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A school project at Byron Bay Public School about ocean plastic awareness has now got a life of its own. Arlian Ecker started working on a film with his mother, filmmaker Karin, to raise awareness about the impact of plastic on turtles in the ocean. In the film Plastic Alarm, Arlian tells the story of a sea turtle that was rescued by Seabird Rescue in Ballina after being damaged by plastic in the oceans. ‘He interviews the carers and observes them care for the turtle,’ said Karin. ‘He sees the turtle being released back to the ocean. We see her happily swimming free, while snorkelling at the wreck.’ His film is now going to
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be shown as part of Environment Week Australia, which runs over 10–16 September, to all classes at the Byron Bay Public School. Byron Shire Council is also sending out a call to action to all other schools to get involved and show the film at their own schools. It can be downloaded via www.plasticfreeboy.global/donations/ plastic-alarm-school-film.
Arlian will also be featured as ‘Plastic Free Boy’ on Dirtgirl ABC on September 20.
Donations Karin and Arlian have received no funding for the project and, though the film can be downloaded free, they are happy to accept donations towards the project. ‘We are really trying to achieve a movement,’ Karin said.
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Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd (Northern NSW Helicopter) has turned to the Supreme Court to prevent its predecessor, Northern SLSA Helicopter, from reallocating funds donated for helicopter rescue to local surf clubs, among other potential beneficiaries. Northern NSW Helicopter CEO Richard Jones said the new organisation also had concerns that money might be donated for use outside of the old service’s area of operation. While no figure was made available for the funds, it is estimated to run into many thousands of dollars, and includes income from the sale of old helicopters as well as money specifically raised by volunteers in the northern rivers region. Mr Jones says that the assets of Northern SLSA Helicopter ‘should be applied for continuing provision of helicopter emergency medical services for the benefit of local communities in the northern rivers, north coast and northern inland region.’
‘The most important thing here is that the money is distributed in accordance with charitable trust law,’ Jones said. ‘We believe the funds should be retained for the purpose intended when donated by the community, and this was the ongoing operation of the local helicopter emergency medical services. ‘Further, the funds should be retained within the specific geographic region they were raised.’ On April 27 this year Northern NSW Helicopter took over the running of helicopter rescue services in the northern rivers, operating new aircraft from a new base at Lismore Airport and taking over the 25 staff previously employed by Northern SLSA Helicopter under a ten-year contract with NSW Ambulance. Mr Jones said that on July 3, he received a letter from Northern SLSA Helicopter ‘explaining the basis on which they proposed to distribute surplus assets on the winding up of their company.’ ‘We also heard informally of a proposal to provide funds
from the distribution to certain surf clubs in the northern region. It appears to us that this promise of funds to the surf clubs may in fact be contrary to the law of charitable trusts,’ he said in a statement. ‘We were therefore concerned to ensure that any distribution of assets would be legal. ‘As distribution of the assets appeared to be imminent we felt we had no option but to preserve the status quo by informing the attorneygeneral (in his capacity as the ‘protector’ of charitable trusts) and commencing proceedings to freeze the distribution while the correct legal position was determined. ‘Our staff, volunteers and community have given passionately, tirelessly and generously in fundraising and these funds should be retained for the purpose they were raised. ‘Naturally we will respect any determination by the court.’ Mr Jones emphasised that while the proceedings were very important, they do not affect the helicopter itself or the service it provides.
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Clubs NSW under fire for calling to restrict community objection rights The state’s peak retail alcohol lobby group, Clubs NSW, has been condemned for recommending the removal of mandatory community consultation when a new alcohol outlet is proposed. In its submission to a government review of Community Impact Statements (CIS), Clubs NSW complain that the ‘CIS process, in general, is costly both in terms of time and money.’ The submission’s author, CEO Anthony Ball, says that the requirement for clubs to consult with NSW Health, the Department of Family and Community Services and recognised leaders of local Aboriginal communities ‘should be removed’.
More appropriate opportunities Instead, the Clubs NSW submission claims there are ‘more appropriate opportunities for the… community and special-interest groups to raise their concerns during a liquor-licence application… ie during the DA phase or during ILGA consultation.’
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It reads, ‘While they may have a general understanding of community impacts, their concerns are generally about overall community impact regarding the provision of liquor in the area.’ ‘These concerns would be better served when addressed by an authority, rather than the club itself through the Community Impact Statement (CIS) process.’
Nearly 100 per cent approval rate But Greens NSW MLC and gambling spokesperson Justin Field says, ‘Health professionals and other experts
are already concerned their detailed, fact-based advice is being glossed over under the CIS process with a close to 100 per cent approval rate by Liquor and Gaming NSW.’ The Clubs NSW submission also calls for scrapping the requirement for a CIS when clubs are seeking to increase their trading hours. They say historically clubs were allowed to trade 24/7. ‘The decision to increase trading hours is a commercial one, taken primarily because the local community has shown they want late trade.’ But Field says, ‘The Clubs NSW push for a watering down of consultation on the impacts of alcohol is completely out of touch with the increasing community unease over the harm irresponsible alcohol [use] causes people, families and our communities. ‘The government must side with the community and not with vested interests when it comes to these important public health and community wellbeing questions.’ See more info at the SNW liquor and gaming website: http://bit.ly/2rIXiBQ.
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Broken promises regarding the rollout and delivery of the NBN were the key focus of the meeting between MP Justine Elliot, shadow minister for regional communications, Stephen Jones MP and the 40 to 50 locals who came to air their concerns on Wednesday at the Mullumbimby ExServices Club. Ms Elliot said, ‘The NBN crisis meeting drew a passionate crowd who raised a variety of issues such as: wireless towers and their effectiveness, poor or no NBN coverage, deficiency around the NBN satellite service, and the need for truth in marketing by providers.’ ‘It was a great day, welcoming the shadow minister for regional communications Stephen Jones to Mullumbimby to hear firsthand from locals about their issues around the Liberal-National government’s failed NBN rollout.’ At the 2013 election, Malcolm Turnbull promised he would deliver the NBN faster and cheaper than alternative options with three key commitments: Minimum download speeds of 25 megabits per second to all Australians by the end of 2016, delivery of the NBN for $29.5 billion and a commitment that the areas most under-served by existing telecommunications infrastructure would be pri-
Shadow telecommunications spokesperson Stephen Jones and federal Richmond MP Justine Elliot at last Wednesday’s Mullumbimby meeting on the failings of the NBN.
oritised in the rollout – none has been achieved. Ms Elliot said, ‘People constantly tell me how fed up and frustrated they are with Malcolm Turnbull’s secondrate NBN. ‘The rollout of the NBN has now reached crisis point for local homes and businesses who were promised so much more,’ she said. In our area the ‘faster cheaper option’ mostly turned out to be 4G ‘fixed wireless’ towers, using the same radiation as mobile phone towers but more specifically targeted to the consumers’ homes.
Divided crowd The audience was divided between those who missed out because hilly terrain blocked signal from an NBN tower and those who felt assaulted by the extra layer of microwaves.
Mullumbimby local Mike Stav told the meeting the NBN had bankrupted local provider Linknet, resulting in a cheaper but more troubleprone service. ‘The hardware that NBN installs into the home, unlike the simpler hardware from Linknet, produces enormous amounts of dirty electricity and additional EMR that is devastating to those sensitive to EMR. We learned this the hard way, after NBN bankrupted Linknet and we installed NBN hardware we discovered we could not use it because of its ill effect on our health,’ he said.
role, saying ‘their yardstick for safe exposure to microwaves is based on its ability to heat human tissue. Their standard allows more than one million times higher levels of radiation than Austria.’ He added that the NBN was ‘robbing us of safer choices, but also [replacing] landline phone lines with VoIP telephone connections, which as you know fail during power blackouts, extreme flooding, and other natural emergencies, potentially costing lives.’ Mr Stav said that if the NBN had been held to its original promise of delivering internet by fibre optic cable to every home many of these problems could have been avoided.
Further delays The latest available information from NBN Co shows that as of August 2017, 40,000 premises in Richmond have no NBN connection and some residents including those in Ballina are not ‘set for completion’ until 2019.
Fidget spinners seized Over the past week, police say that they have seized a number of sharp edged fidget spinners from local schools. A media release reads, ‘Some of these items are quite dangerous and do fall under the criteria of prohibited weapons (star knives).’ ‘Most are being introduced into the country from Indone-
sia and similar countries.’
Prohibited weapon Police say it is an offence to possess or use a prohibited weapon unless the person is authorised to do so by a permit and the maximum penalty is imprisonment for 14 years.
Centenary bullock wagon members sought Know of anyone who took part in a three-month trek to Sydney in 1987 as part of 1988 centenary celebrations? Colin Statham says he was part of the dozen or so who made the journey with
20 bullocks which eventually crossed the Harbour Bridge. He’s hoping to reconnect with those who travelled with him. Colin can be contacted on 0419 196 808.
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Safety issues He added that the NBN had no charter to monitor and assess the safety of its equipment. He also criticised ARPANSA, which has been given that
Kids’ empowering workshop Thursdays Currently underway is a fiveweek course on ‘empowering friendships’ that aims to help bullying for 8–12-year-old girls. The course is being cofacilitated by ten-year-old Freya Stacey-Martin with her mum, emotions practitioner Lisa Stacey-Martin. Lisa says, ‘It is sadly the case that more than 50 per cent of children are bullied and according to the Bureau of Statistics, bullying especially by girls is mostly covert.’
Emotional rollercoaster ‘This means that girls can feel incredibly powerless, as the way they are being bullied is hard to address – things like being ignored and excluded from the group and having bad (and often untrue) mes-
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The real blood sport In the game of politics there is no event so revealing as – wait for it – senate estimates. Okay, so just saying the words ‘senate estimates’ can make the eyes roll to the back of the head, provoke a slumped posture or impel one to reach to the internet to be comforted by playful kittens. Queen Gladys and her Yet the importance of senate trusted confidant Troy can estimates is generally underes- only keep the peasants of timated: it reveals how much a NSW at bay for so long. minister and their bureaucrat sidekicks know about their portfolios and their weaknesses. And it’s done huddled in a small room under video surveillance. Defending the illusion that government is the cure instead of the disease requires the dark arts of avoidance and obfuscation. And last week those skills were deployed at varying degrees of competency by ministers for Regional NSW Small Business (Nationals MP John Barilaro), Police Emergency Services (Nationals MP Troy Grant) and Primary Industries Regional Water Trade and Industry (Nationals MP Niall Blair). How did they do? Apart from fluffing about looking like a goose over his lack of knowledge of north coast flooding (see page one), Nats leader John Barilaro came somewhat undone over TAFE. He faced accusations from Labor that enrolment numbers are being fiddled (they are up) while admitting to a $1m PR campaign to address the ‘reputational damage’ from his vocational education and training reforms. NSW TAFE said goodbye to art and all other things that make humans interesting after they were forced to give corporations the say on what skills training will be offered. So TAFE now ‘partners’ with the Master Builders Association, the Housing Industry Association, the NSW Business Chamber and the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW to name a few. Moving on – heard of Ag-Gag laws? They are laws enacted to protect say, an abattoir or intensive industrial farm from pesky animal- rights activists who may film animal-cruelty offences. Exposing us to conveyor-belt meat death horrors has become a crime in recent times. Mark Pearson MP (Animal Justice Party) asked former Nats leader and cop Troy Grant why police did not ‘investigate and prosecute the animal-cruelty offences that were exposed and documented by surveillance’, as per Police v Delforce courtcase, which was struck out last week. Grant took the question on notice. When asked when Alstonville police station will get a permanent police officer, again Grant took that question on notice. And briefly but not only, to the embattled Nationals MP Niall Blair. Asked by Greens MP Justin Field why he supports the return of shark nets on the north coast given the lack of public and scientific support and high bycatch rate, Blair replied, ‘We need more information to be able to make further decisions about this.’ When pressed, Blair said, ‘There is also the fact that we value human life. That is why we have been willing to go down these paths.’ Phew. Maybe kitten videos are more a fulfilling use of time… Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au
pare and contrast, as a bolder and more robust leader once used to say, Turnbull’s performance on election night 2013. Then he was incandescent with rage over what he saw as an outrageous lie. Bill Shorten’s Mediscare campaign was almost too awful to mention, but he mentioned it loudly and often, ranting and raving about the need for truth in politics. But times change; now, it appears, there is to be open slather, it is entirely legitimate to slander, defame, humiliate and offend the LGBTQI community and their children in the name of – well, what? It is still not entirely clear where we are go-
ing, and why. What is becoming apparent is that the opponents of same-sex marriage have reserved the right to ignore the plebiscite altogether if it doesn’t go their way. There are two get-out clauses. The first is that if the Yes vote gets up, it will be up to a private member – not the government of the day – to move a bill to implement it. A free vote will eventually ensue, but according to the conservatives, that means that the whole issue will be a clean slate – the so-called plebiscite for which they fought so tenaciously will be regarded as irrelevant. They will vote against same-sex marriage anyway, just as they always intended. But long before that point, there will be endless attempts to amend any legislation to give exemptions from any new law to protect religious freedom – by which they actually mean religious privilege. And Turnbull,
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it appears, is happy to go along with their machinations and procrastinations. Anything to avoid taking a real stand – anything to avoid revisiting the Malcolm Turnbull who once held serious beliefs and convictions. And perhaps it is just as well, when you think back to his election night outburst. This was arrogant, petulant and utterly inappropriate and seriously unlovable – but it was authentic. We saw a glimpse of the real Malcolm, and we didn’t like what we saw. The urbane lawyer was suddenly naked, stripped of the briefs painstakingly prepared for him by the conservatives of the party room and the timor-
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t was a relatively peaceful week for Malcolm Turnbull. He had a few things to do: he re-announced a feasibility study into his over-the-horizon plans for Snowy 2.0 and spoke severely to electricity retailers, who promised him that they would write letters to their customers in three or four months, and if the punters absolutely insisted, they would find ways of overcharging them not so much, at least for the moment. He dropped in on the West to try to stop the citizens of Kalgoorlie from drinking too much and gave the beleaguered Sandgropers a bit of a gee-up. And as always there was Kim Jong-un to berate in almost Shorten-esque terms, and a new front in the Philippines for the war on terror. But because there was not much real action from the government, the side issues predominated, and that meant same-sex marriage and the voluntary public survey. On this, Turnbull has, as he promised, kept a low (indeed, almost subsonic) presence. He has not actually campaigned for a Yes vote; the most that can be claimed is that he is clearly in favour of it, at least for himself and his wife. But more importantly, and disappointingly, he has signally failed to slap down the mendacious nonsense already emanating from the No campaign. Some of his ministers – Simon Birmingham, George Brandis and Christopher Pyne, to name the most prominent – have put their heads above the parapet but our fearless leader is apparently busy in the trenches, attempting to dig his way out of trouble. He is happy to mumble about the need for an open debate, and even if some misleading and hurtful things might be said, well, that’s free speech. Perhaps it is; but that has not always been his position. Com-
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ous spin doctors in his office, and he let it all hang out. Restraint, control, the moderation that had become his hallmarks were swept aside in a moment of passionate rage. That was completely different from his demeanour in parliament, in which the confected outrage about Shorten – the socialist, the Stalinist, the most dangerous lefty in generations – is patently unconvincing. And deservedly so, because the messages it is intended to convey are totally contradictory. On the one hand we are warned that Shorten will destroy civilisation as we know it, but on the other we are assured that nothing Shorten says can be believed – so presumably it doesn’t matter how radical his policies are, they won’t actually happen. Unsurprisingly, the opposition sees the government’s campaign as risible; more worryingly, the polls suggest that the
voters agree with the assessment and Turnbull’s own troops are showing major signs of bedwetting. The answer, according to the primitives of Newscorp, is to lurch even further to the right to try to shore up the dwindling band of ageing reactionaries who are considered the Liberal Party’s base. These are, we are assured, the silent majority – presumably silent because most of them are dead. But, as delcons keep telling us, Turnbull is not one of them, never has been and never will be. In other words, he should act in an even phonier fashion than he already does in the hope that, finally, bullshit may baffle brains and the public mainstream will succumb to this transparent artifice. The alternative is that he could try to revert to the old Malcolm; go a little further than merely refurbishing the leather jacket and becoming serious about climate change and samesex marriage. But even if he did (and he obviously won’t) it would be too little too late; after two years of recantation and denial another backflip would be seen not as sincerity but desperation – just another tactic to turn the polls around before the fateful thirtieth Newspoll that will blow what credibility he has left out of the water. The ugly truth is that Malcolm Turnbull is caught between the swamp and the cesspool: people have stopped listening to him now, but if he changes, they may like him even less. It may have been a quiet week during the break from parliament, but one short break does not make a spring, and this one has definitely not been a long time in politics. And now it’s time for Malcolm Turnbull to get back to parliament and the relentless quicksand which continues to engulf him.
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Koala stress deaths It’s koala breeding season (August to February). Last season three female koalas captured in or adjacent to the urban landscape in Pottsville were euthanased. One was found sitting on a letterbox. One was in a tree behind housing on the edge of the wetland. They outwardly appeared to be in good health but were found to be suffering from chlamydia. The third had entered an urban backyard and was mauled by a dog. One of the symptoms of chlamydia in female koalas is cystitis. This affects their reproductive system, making the mating extremely painful and rendering them incapable of reproducing. Males are very single-minded when it comes to mating. I have seen a female leap five metres to the ground to escape a male in chase. I suspect that females with chlamydia and cystitis often enter the urban landscape during breeding season in an attempt to escape breeding males. If you see a koala in or near human activity, could you please use a zoom camera to get a close-up photo of it (ensuring that there is minimum stress to the animal) and send it to Friends of the Koala, who will assess its appearance and arrange capture and treatment if necessary. A joey with early signs of chlamydia adjacent to the Black Rocks sportsfield in Pottsville was saved from a miserable death in this manner last year. Dave Norris Pottsville
Bangalow estates? For many years I have wondered why Australian businesses have not reinvested
their money in this country where they made it? Why go offshore and pay no tax to, or employ, Australian workers? Now we have a company who has employed local workers for more than 30 years who needs to make their company larger in our area to employ more locals. We hear so many reasons why Brookfarm should not build opposite the industrial estate in Bangalow, so much agricultural land has been lost in the area to housing estates, making extra traffic. This area of land will not be used for farming again, so how much more traffic will arrive with another housing estate of 100 homes? And where are the jobs? I lived in Bangalow for 24 years. Dorothy Andrews Ocean Shores
Old Byron hospital I agree that the old Byron hospital has significant potential to continue to contribute to the well being of the Byron community as some form of social and emergency accommodation, or for other community uses. Let’s not lose it. The Murwillumbah floods certainly highlighted the need for emergency accommodation. Ideas for a women’s refuge and drop-in centre for homeless people could be accommodated within the existing facility. It has lots of potential. Though I don’t agree that we should take responsibility for it from the government and pay $10 million for the privilege of doing so, let alone hundreds of thousands more refurbishing it. Byron Council is already sinking under its infrastructure burden and has one hos-
pital site to redevelop; Council doesn’t need another. I think uses like emergency accommodation, women’s refuges and drop-in centres are rightly the responsibility of the state government and they have money from selling off community housing in Byron that could go into refurbishing the hospital for such purposes. What we need is a government commitment to retain it as a community facility and a steering committee with appropriate agency and community representatives established to identify suitable uses. Dailan Pugh Byron Bay
Jam time The magical art of distraction: Parent sees child with jam over face. Parent: ‘Have you been eating the jam again?’ Child: ‘No. Ooh look out the window. There’s a rainbow!’ Parent looks outside. Child exits. At Council meeting: Ratepayers criticise Byron Council for not advertising in The Echo – while advertising in the Byron Shire News – and taking Byron’s landfill to a tip in Queensland. Council spends weeks on a solution for both problems. Council to ratepayers: ‘Ooh look at this week’s Echo, at our lovely two pages of pretty pictures telling you how to use the kitchen caddy for veg peelings and how to use the green bin.’ Ratepayers look at the pretty pictures and go off to buy more bags for the caddy. Council writes to authors of Utopia at the ABC thanking them for advice. Raphael Lee Byron Bay
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It may be of interest to Echo readers to know that a recent article published in the Money section of the Sydney Morning Herald, 30 August 2017, titled ‘A Homeowner’s guide to costs of Airbnb letting’, raised an issue many may not be aware of. Apparently the main residence exemption from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) may not apply if that residence is being used for income-producing purposes, and CGT could apply when the home is sold. This also includes studios and granny flats in the backyard that are rented. Further, the ATO can match your data to rental platforms such as Airbnb to make sure income is being declared. As property prices soar the CGT may end up being more than the income received from holiday letting. Frankly, this is good news. Perhaps the communitydestroying juggernaut that is Airbnb will die in the bum, but that is probably just wishful thinking. Louise Andrews Byron Bay
‘ancillary development for the purpose of agriculture’? I could only dream how the owner, an earthmoving contractor, must be laughing all the way to the bank. I can see him at the bar of the local with his earthmover mates: ‘And then the council bloke said I presume all this is for agriculture? And I said yes.’ And silly me, I thought building on any site and constructing roads for large machinery in the Shire needs a development application. I guess the newly laid concrete piers onsite are also ‘for the purpose of agriculture’?
Maybe I should start my own granny flat and call it agriculture. Wake up, Council! Ian Blair Hamilton Myocum
Stunned mullets Quite often after addressing Council on a matter that’s up for discussion I wonder why I bother. The councillors just sit like stunned mullets, apparently interested in what I have to say but totally unaffected in terms of their arguments and voting intentions. Two issues I’ve been on about regularly are the lack of continued on next page
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Letters/Articles continued from page 15 legal advice provided to councillors and the routine interference by Council staff into matters that only concern our elected representatives. At the late August meeting we saw these issues come together in a motion put forward by our beloved mayor on the subject of a proposed bed tax, including on holiday letting. He wanted Council to write a letter to the state government. Proposals to write letters have become increasingly common in Council over the years. This tactic is a kind of Dorothy Dixer; you appear to be doing something when you know perfectly well that the pro-business state government will not entertain it. Motions to write letters also reflect a paucity of ideas, a pretence that writing a letter is a form of concrete action. In this particular case the mayor would have been within his rights to quietly send the letter off his own bat, but that wouldn’t have got him the exposure every politician craves. This motion screamed out for legal advice as to how a bed tax might be collected from holiday letters, and how collecting such a tax might legitimise the industry. The staff, as always, provided no legal advice whatsoever, or any other kind of useful information. All we got from the general manager (GM) was two words: ‘Proposal supported’. That’s it. Now the GM is perfectly aware that staff are not supposed to participate in the debate, only to provide relevant information. Unless he is specifically asked, he is not to offer an opinion either. That’s called the doctrine of the ‘separation of powers’, where the legislators, bureaucrats and judiciary stay out of each other’s way and don’t inter-
fere. It’s the basis of western democracy, and I’ve repeatedly hassled Council about it. The significance of the GM’s input is this: he’s saying in effect, ‘The elected councillors are too witless to notice my interventions, and if they do notice they are too gutless to do anything about it’. On that, at least, we are in wholehearted agreement. And that’s why, meeting after meeting, our mayor and GM are too lousy to spend maybe $2,000 on a crucial piece of advice on a legal point that comes up, while the two of them have together racked up well over $500,000 in past years on legal fees defending the Butler Street bypass, a project that the mayor has publicly admitted will not make much difference to traffic flows. Fast Buck$ Coorabell
Flying destruction My comments in relation to the Byron Shire Council flying fox camp Management Plan 2017–ß2022 They destroy their ‘camp’ sites and the surrounding areas including people’s homes, recreation areas, shopping centres, motor vehicles, schools etc (in, just to mention a few areas, Bellingen, Maclean, Glenreagh Park, Singleton). Byron Shire ‘boasts’ a total of nearly 17,000 bats in only three camps at this stage. The question has been asked and not answered: ‘What percentage of propagating do the flying foxes carry out?’ They are not the only bird or animal helping to propagate nature but I venture to say they are the only ones who destroy the environment. It appears to me that these ‘mollycoddled’ animals are destroying many areas; in return they are being pampered
and allowed to carry on unimpeded. If the Botanic Gardens in Sydney are protected why can’t Bellingen, Glenreagh, Maclean and hundreds of similar communities receive help to resettle flying foxes away from regional areas. The suggestions of installing double-glazed windows, insulation, air-conditioning, covers over vehicles and parking areas and school playgrounds and outside areas of homes is ‘pie in the sky’. The cost would be huge and no doubt will be picked up by Council. What a joke. My suggestion is to duplicate the Botanic Gardens in Sydney and move these vandals on. Malcolm Murray Mullumbimby
Thank you, but... Ocean Shores tidy town team would like to thank Byron Shire Council, Hank Spangler and their workers and contractors for doing a great job with drainage and roadwork reconstruction on part of Orana Road and Coomburra Cresent in Ocean Shores. These main roads were literally falling apart, and now they are an absolute pleasure to drive on. We guess there is no funding left from the Roundhouse sale to resurface the connecting roads between Orana and Coomburra that were continually utilised by heavy earthmoving equipment and trucks over many weeks, when they were stored on Reka Way for your convenience? With Reka Way barricaded from entering Orana for three weeks, residents living in the connecting streets had no choice but to drive through Coomburra’s holes, washedout road, mud and dust for a couple of months, and it took its toll on our cars too. continued on page 18
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From 77 floors up, you get some perspective on the world. I’m on the top floor of the highest building in the southern hemisphere, the Q1 (named by a robot). From here, you can look south, above the Gold Coast skyscrapers with their rooftop pools and forested penthouses, all the way to the Border Ranges and beyond – to a pale blue Wollumbin. Normally, such heights give me vertigo. I’m susceptible to height sickness. The Cuban heels on my dress boots can make me feel nauseated, until I sip on a remedial shiraz. But here at the top of the glittering Paradise pile, I have no dizziness. Maybe that’s because this is a bar and, over the years, bars have made me comfortable with nausea.
It’s not religion Yes, from a height you gain perspective. I reckon that’s why the monks meditating atop the Himalayas are wise enough to know that true enlightenment means peace with all living things. It’s not the religion, stupid, it’s the height that makes you understand. Normally, the current state of the world gives me groundlevel depression: It’s a war on everything. But this highest bar in the land has ceiling-tofloor glass walls and you can see in all directions. Get high and get some perspective. To the north I can see the Nerang River, deformed by canals, straightlining and right-angling its way through expensive suburbs, to suddenly fatten and push its way through the Spit to join the ocean. It’s a big ocean and the slight bump of dune that separates that huge muscle of
water from the bitsy business of humans seems small and vulnerable. If, say, the ocean were to flex its muscle with a tsunami or a wild storm, the giant buildings and massive homes, the jetskis and jetties, the roads and Hummer limousines below me would disappear as surely as Atlantis. Luckily, if such a breach of the fragile dune were to happen right now, I would be safe enough with a well-stocked bar behind me, plenty of overpriced spicy wedges with sweet chilli sauce in front of me, and enough people from all over the world to start a multicultural highrise society. Sustainability would be a real aspiration then, not a buzzword.
Peace of nations Height gives you perspective. And what is higher than the moon? When Neil Armstrong landed on the moon back in 1969, he spoke of peace. ‘It’s a great honour and privilege for us to be here representing not only the United States but men of peace of all nations,’ he said to President Nixon, an Earth-bound man not much into honour or peace. Armstrong left a disk on
the lunar surface that contains messages of peace from 73 world leaders. The moon had pulled a tide of lofty aspirations from many world leaders, who looked beyond the pettiness of national selfinterest to a dream of global peace. Prime minister of India Indira Gandhi wrote, ‘I fervently hope that this event will usher in an era of peaceful endeavour for all mankind.’ Canadian PM, Pierre Elliott Trudeau: ‘May that high accomplishment allow man to rediscover the Earth and find peace there.’ Eric Williams, prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago: ‘It is our earnest hope for mankind that while we gain the moon, we shall not lose the world.’ Sometimes I fear we have lost the world, Eric. But here, in the cloud bar, there is perspective. Maybe, even hope. As the sun sets behind the mountains, as the highrises throw their shadows across the beach, as the boys cruise Cavill Avenue in noisy cars, I see the moon hanging over us, and I embrace the messages of peace and hope from leaders who lifted their eyes higher.
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Toot toot! The train debate rattles on down the line In ‘Trains and Transport’ Geoff Bensley’s muddying the waters as usual by attacking Trains On Our Tracks (TOOT) and the Northern Rivers Railway Action Group (NRRAG) for not supporting a train line along the Pacific Highway – according to Geoff Provest (local MP) this is currently not an option. The current train line is well placed for most areas of the northern rivers, especially if serviced by a fleet of mini buses (great job creation) for those who live away from the stations. This service is about to be rolled out in Sydney as their latest innovation to help their public transport work. Mr Bensley notes four times in a row that we sup-
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by Ian Rogers Stephen Solomon’s remarkable winning streak in 2017 continued last weekend with a seventh consecutive tournament win, at the Bundaberg Open. Solomon, 53 and a veteran of 10 Chess Olympiads, conceded early draws to rising junior Tony Zhong and 2016 Olympian Heather Richards, and was a point behind top seed Brodie McClymont going into their last round encounter. Solomon’s win was a typical war of attrition, with McClymont, quite reasonably, believing that a draw was in hand until it was almost too late.
port ‘trains on the old corridor’ – yes, we do, as so many people would use them, locals and tourists alike. How much easier for those attending Splendour, Falls or Bluesfest to jump on a train to get back home or where they’re staying? What a buzz to ride together on our own version of the Marrakesh Express! High-speed rail is all very well but with only one stop locally, probably Lismore, it would be next to useless for regional commuters and travellers who want to see the beautiful scenery, stopping off at local towns, exploring the shops and unique attractions of our wonderful townships along the line. It’s the perfect way to explore the The secret to Solomon’s success at such a late stage in his career is, as with the legendary Viktor Korchnoi, almost entirely down to his willto-win. That factor is hardly sufficient by itself, however, as Garry Kasparov’s recent attempted comeback showed.
Solomon’s old-fashioned openings leave him in trouble in many games nowadays, but he remains extraordinarily alert, ready to jump on any tactical error by his opponent. Add to that remarkable stamina, which decades ago earned him the nickname Iron Man and you have someone capable of not only winning seven tournaments in a row, but also driving close to 10,000 kilometres to and from his Brisbane In the diagrammed position Solomon, play- base for the various tournaments. ing White, can win Black’s bishop for his An Iron Man indeed. advanced pawn, but that will not be good enough to win. Instead Solomon played 53.Rd6! Bxd6? Missing the ingenious defence 53...Nc4! 54.b8(Q) Nxd6 when Black can set up a near-fortress after 55.Qb2 g5. 54.Kxd6 Nc4+ 55.Kd5 Kxg2 Hoping to challenge the new queen with racing pawns. 56.Kxc4 Kxh3 57.b8(Q) g5 58.Kd3! As usual in an endgame, the best way to defend against passed pawns is to put your king in front of them. 58...g4 59.Ke2 g3 60.Kf1! Avoiding Black’s last trap – 60.Kf3?! g2 61.Qg8? g1(Q)! after which 62.Qxg1 is stalemate, so McClymont resigned. 1-0
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hinterland and spread some of those two million visitors to Byron Bay each year around the region, comfortably, safely (200 times safer than the road). What a terrible waste of a magnificent resource that could empower our whole region. If our tracks are pulled up by the bikers their change of usage will herald rampant development of the rail corridor – it’s written in their rail trail bill! Selfish intentions, that’s what I say! Lydia Kindred Rosebank The Echo is so keen to give both sides of the rail trail debate equal space they resort to printing Geoff Dawe’s con-
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These roads are now torn apart, and although Council has filled half the large holes, it would be a nice thankyou for the community if you could properly resurface these few roads too, please. The community would like to thank Council and Michael Matthews and his open spaces and resource centre teams for the first stage of Waterlily Playscape. Thank you to Mark Gapps and his construction team for doing a great job of installing the composite timber boardwalk at the Lions lookout on Devines Hill, Ocean Shores. The Memorial Garden for those locals who were tragically killed at Port Arthur in 1996 has unfortunately suffered in the installation, if people could understand and respect this Memorial and not steal the plants that the
tribution twice. I always enjoy reading Geoff ’s opinions, and he is right: the issue of the local railway line is not much about public transport. (Letters, August 16 & 30). For most of its history, the local line was used twice a day. This represents a type of inefficiency known as underutilised capacity. Furthermore, the local line never turned a profit. It was known as one of the non-paying lines. Prior to its construction, the line’s proponents argued that it would give the northern rivers region the ability to send its produce to Sydney markets via a seaport at Byron Bay. They didn’t want to extend the line to Tweed Heads because they feared
the produce would then go to Queensland. Such provincial and protectionist sentiments were very much a part of the arguments put forward by those promoting the local line before it was built. Newspaper articles from the time testify to the controversy that surrounded the line’s development from the beginning. Some pundits called it a white elephant and ‘a railway from nowhere to nowhere’. The government borrowed more than a million pounds from English creditors at 4 per cent per annum to finance the C–M line, when a gallon of milk earned the dairymen fourpence and the postie earned £2 a week.
NSW taxpayers were forced to pay for a line that didn’t make enough to cover its running costs, much less the interest on the loan. Present-day railway activists conveniently neglect the economic realities that plagued the local line from the outset. They prefer to focus on the alleged social and cultural benefits that accrued to the region as a direct result of the railway, irrespective of the economic and opportunity costs incurred. But there is no doubt the local line has had its day, it’s now confined to the history books, with controversy as its bookends. John Scrivener Main Arm
community provides. These plants are not provided by Council, but by the friends and neighbours who loved Helene, Robi and Jim. Tina Petroff OS tidy town team
grass verge near the junction with William Flick Lane, so that BluesFest fans could see them. We got two parking tickets for being parked within 10m of a junction without traffic lights, even though other similarly parked vehicles escaped scot free. It appears that the parking infringement notices were invalid because the Road Traffic Act specifies that the offending vehicle has to be on the road. I decided to contest these charges, but one day before my court appearance, Council legal officer Matt Meir told me that the charges had been dropped so therefore I need not attend, but then I received a Notice of Penalty with an extra $85 added to my parking fine for witness expenses. These incidents make us wonder if Council is acquiescing to complaints from the
Jewish/Israeli community because, in addition to adverse comments received when we have held our Palestinian stall, S Kleiman wrote ‘this disgusting van drives freely through Byron… How can the council justify letting Smith drive his van in the Shire? It is just as disgusting as the slogans that were on the Wicked Vans’. (Letters, February 15). Maybe Israel’s suppression of Palestinian freedom of speech and cultural expression is taking root here in Byron Shire; we should all be very concerned. Gareth W R Smith Byron Bay Palestine Liberation Centre
Anti-Palestinian? During one Byron Writers Festival we parked our trailer with its pro-Palestinian billboards on a grass verge for passing traffic to see. Council rangers later informed us that unless the trailer was immediately moved it would be impounded because it was illegal for a detached trailer to be parked there. However, there are many detached trailers on Byron’s streets and some, like Boot Camp’s, have been parked for months with impunity. This year we parked the trailer and our Palestinianised car on Ewingsdale Road’s E D 1S T ITI ON
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Keeping the most disadvantaged well away from the most advantaged appears the aim of the Sydney Public Reserves (Public Safety) Act 2017, passed last week during Homelessness Week. Politically, it appeared to be the outcome of an ongoing argy bargy between radical socialist Sydney lord mayor Clover Moore and a bunch of whiny privileged elitist corporate puppets (the NSW coalition). Regardless, this is a law that targets a specific group of people in a specific area: Martin Pace. At stake was the ‘escalating’ tent camp there, which heavens forbid, was in close proximity to Parliament House. During parliamentary debate, a Labor MP helpfully pointed out that under the Crown Lands Act 1989, local councils can already move on those who are sleeping rough. But this law goes much further – it gives police the powers to take personal property and imposes hefty fines if that is resisted. Launching attacks on the least privileged instead of addressing core issues of homeless and social inequity appears to be the only strategy the Liberals and their Nationals lapdogs have. Find out more about flawed laws at: flawedlaws.org and facebook.com/flawedlaws Brought to you by The Echo in the interest of people, not corporations or a police state
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Letters/Articles Fall of the festival? At the Planning and Assessment Commission (PAC) public meeting at Ocean Shores to hear community views on North Byron Parklands (Splendour in the Grass) request for an extension to their five-year trial, submissions were presented by community members about the impacts of these festivals on wildlife, community integrity, and the local music industry. It’s a shame mayor Simon Richardson, and Byron Shire Greens councillors, weren’t there to hear the professional ecological and economic critiques that demolished many of the developer’s claims. The submissions, available on the Planning and Assessment Commission website, highlighted the many negative impacts of these events. Questions about adequate insurance cover were not answered. During the five-year trial of the Parklands’ DA there have been numerous documented breaches of consent conditions. If the noise impact on residents is insufferable, what must it be doing to the wildlife? It’s no accident that this area is still a beautiful place. Without the decades of hard work by so many locals, this Shire could easily have been another Gold Coast, with little room for a tree, let alone wildlife corridors. The developers exploiting this Shire, and using the Byron brand as a marketing tool, are cashing in on this hard work. Cr Richardson was right when he said, ‘This community will not sit by and watch its housing stock disappear,
its amenities disappear and its cultural and community integrity disappear’. He also said, ‘We are a community: we are more than lighthouses, beaches and cafes’. I would also add: This community will not sit by while our precious environment and cultural heritage are destroyed. Cr Richardson’s comments apply equally to the Parklands’ mega development as they do to the West Byron Development and the Bangalow Food Hub. They don’t stack up under close scrutiny, and are more than our small community can bear. Unlike the West Byron and Bangalow developments, the Splendour in the Grass development was found by the Land and Environment Court as not suitable for this environmentally sensitive land. The court found the development is properly characterised as a temporary place of assembly, which is prohibited use in Byron Shire Council’s Habitat Protection Zone. The PAC was set up by the dodgy Labor government (two former ministers in jail) specifically to override local planning policy, communities and the Land and Environment Court. Council and the community need to demand the PAC be abolished as promised by Barry O’Farrell prior to the 2011 election. Once the precedent for these mega-events has been set in Byron Shire where will it all end? There could be a mega-event coming to your backyard. Louise Doran Ocean Shores
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Stars collide at circus festival but we have an ensemble of seven. We use the relationship the apparatus sets up as a metaphor for everyday relationships. Siblings trying to share or rebels resisting the group. The name alludes to the risk: how you’re putting your safety in the hands of others. The audience sees that – how we are literally hanging by a thread, how much care we take.
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For three monster days, Mullum Circus Festival 2017 turns The Biggest Little Town into a wonderland of artists, acts, stalls and workshops at Mullum Showgrounds. Now with two big tops (yes, two!), Mullum Circus Festival 2017 welcomes wondrous talent fresh from sellouts at Edinburgh Festival, hit shows from ABC TV and so much more! Casus bring their new show Driftwood from Edinburgh and Brisbane, a colourful concoction of pure joy and intimacy about our need to connect – https://youtu.be/ KUd0xhHawBE. One Fell Swoop redefine acrobatics with an amazing new rope-and-pulley apparatus in By a Thread – https:// www.onefellswoopcircus. com/by-a-thread. Beeswax and Bottletops is the vampy vaudeville stylings of Lil Tulloch, partner George Le Couteur and her beloved mum Monica Trapaga! Circus Tricktease sold out Edinburgh Fringe with Children are Stinky – highbrow toilet humour for immature kids.
Taking flight We spoke to Jonathan Morgan, co-director of By a Thread, about the new show. They use a huge ropeand-pulley at the heart of their work. One Fell Swoop only started in April 2016 and most of the company are still at NICA, the national circus academy, but they are already performing overseas.
How did you get into circus? A friend was a juggler and every trick he learnt I had to learn. So I joined the local community circus. Then the head of drama at my school in Year 9 said he wanted to do circus, then he told me I was going to run the course and he gave me $2,000 to start it up. I bought a German wheel – a hamster wheel – which just about blew the budget. After a stint at uni I went to NICA and we started One Fell Swoop straight after school. What’s next? The new show from One Fell Swoop. Photo supplied
Where did you get your name from? It’s a line from Macbeth. It elicits that emotion of flying through the air. It’s how live theatre works too. It happens all at once and that’s it – one fell swoop! Can you explain to an idiot like me how your rope contraption thing works?
It’s just a rope with pulleys, but when one of us is hanging on the rope, everyone else has to pull and hang on if you want to do something. You have to work together. And the new show, By a Thread, what started that off ? We wanted to do aerial ensemble work. Usually you see a duo on the ropes,
We’re off to perform in Auch, France, with By a Thread, thanks to NICA. I’m hoping we’ll get picked up by festivals over there. Then it’s Perth Festival and Adelaide Fringe. Info and tix: http://mullumcircusfest.com. $300 Families (weekend), $450 with camping. They are performing at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds, September 29 & 30 and October 1.
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Caring for the elderly either at home, in a facility, or in a community is often unseen, removed from the broader view. The project is a collaboration between artists and care workers from the community and is an exhibition to validate and honour their care work and the many aspects of this role. Our wish, as artists, is to highlight the challenges and sacred nature of this work and the essential role of the individuals on the ground. All the artists involved have worked or are working with the elderly and the issues around ageing. It is our hope that this exhibition will inspire more progressive community dialogues and interaction. 70 burringbar st mullumbimby nsw 2482 02 6684 3446 0422 636 839 artpiecegallery.com.au nadineabensur@gmail.com
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Remembering the Myall Creek Massacre mixed group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous members, are working towards the development of an education and reconciliation centre. The committee is looking to raise $15m through state and federal funding, combined with corporate contributions and a crowdfunding campaign.
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The period of killings, murders and massacres of Indigenous Australians as the British settlers took their land is often known as the Frontier Wars. Few of the countless killings and only one of the many massacres that took place into the 20th century, the Myall Creek Massacre, was never fully investigated and prosecuted. Each long weekend in June, Australians of Indigenous and settler descent meet at the site to make peace with the past.
Reporting When the station manager, William Hobbs, returned to the station and discovered what had happened in his absence he was horrified. Local landholder Fredrick Foot was charged with reporting the atrocity to the authorities. The Muswellbrook police magistrate was absent so Foot continued onto Sydney and wrote an account of the incident for the attention of the recently arrived Governor Gipps.
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The massacre The Weraerai people had been peacefully camped at the Myall Creek Station, in central NSW near the Gwydir River, for two to three weeks. They had moved there at the behest of their friend, Andrew Eaton, who had feared for their safety at the McIntyre’s cattle station where they were previously camped. On the morning of Sunday, June 10, 1838, around ten of the most abled-bodied Weraerai men set off to work at a neighbouring station to assist in cutting bark. When they arrived at the station, they learnt that armed stockmen had been there ‘chasing blacks’ the day before, and planned to go to Myall Creek Station that day. Realising the danger their families were in, the Weraerai men began heading back to Myall Creek Station by half past four. They were too late. At around half past three, led by the squatter John Fleming, 11 convict and ex-convict stockmen descended on Myall Creek Station and rounded up approximately 28 unarmed Weraerai – older men, women, and children. They tied them up and then led them away to slaughter, keeping one young woman aside to be raped following the killing spree.
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Police magistrate Edward Denny Day was instructed to conduct an investigation that led to 11 convict and ex-convict stockmen being arrested and taken to Sydney for trial. The leader, John Fleming, escaped into hiding and was never held to account. George Anderson, a convict who had been assigned to work at Myall Creek Station and who had refused to join in the massacre, eventually agreed to give evidence against the stockmen who had perpetrated the crime. However, the only surviving eyewitness was not permitted to give evidence, as Aboriginal people were not allowed to give evidence in court at that time. The first trial delivered a ‘not guilty’ verdict. But, in the second trial, seven of the perpetrators were tried and hanged, setting a judicial precedent in the Australian colonies.
Judicial murder Although the British government had instructed that Australian Aboriginals were to be protected, in practice they were brutally dispossessed of their land as white settlers followed the ‘explorers’ into the interior of Australia. The prosecutions were unusual, and the Sydney Morning Herald at that time criticised the executions as ‘judicial murder’. At the 2017 Myall Creek memorial gathering, Australian barrister and law professor Mark Tedeschi highlighted the challenges faced by the man who successfully prosecuted the perpetrators – John Hubert Plunkett, then attorney-general of New South Wales.
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‘It was, in my view, the greatest challenge of Plunkett’s long career and one of his greatest achievements,’ said Tedeschi. ‘Unusually for the times, there were two trials that arose from the massacre, and both provoked enormous controversy and hostility throughout the colony towards the prosecutor. The powerful forces of the landowning settlers were pitted against Plunkett, and caused him endless difficulties. Plunkett’s approach to these prosecutions was innovative and bold in equal measure. He faced massive difficulties in overcoming bigotry and vested interests.’
A memorial site In 1965 Len Payne, a Bingara resident, proposed creating a memorial site. From the 1980s, he and friends laid a wreath at the site every June 10 in memory of those who died at Myall Creek. These humble beginnings have led to the annual Myall Creek Massacre memorial each June long weekend, when descendants of the Weraerai people killed, as well as descendants of the perpetrators, come together to remember the past. It highlights ‘the need to become aware of history, accept it, and then take action out of that,’ said Graeme Cordiner, convenor of the Sydney Friends of Myall Creek. ‘As Sydney friends put it – “the path to the future passes through the past”. At Myall Creek this has led to a grassroots reconciliation. Clearly this operates at a deep spiritual level,’ Cordiner reflected. Currently the national committee for the Friends of Myall Creek Memorial, a
‘Reconciliation is not a destination. It is sharing a journey, and that journey is ongoing,’ said Cordiner. ‘For the non-Aboriginal person it is about acknowledging history, owning it, finding forgiveness for ourselves, expressing sorrow. For Aboriginal people it is about forgiving the past. The key is the Aboriginal embrace offered without conditions, their ‘welcome to country’ despite all that has happened. That embrace is for us free but it is not without cost – what one banner describes as 60,000 years of Dreaming and 200+ years of nightmares.’ The education centre will focus both on explaining the past and creating reconciliation into the future.
Identity ‘This is all about identity,’ added Cordiner.‘The only way we can belong here is by being welcomed by the original peoples. Aboriginal people are at the very centre of Australian identity, and all recent migrants are grafted into this story. Myall Creek does not exist in isolation. It is part of the massacre history of Australia that continued into the 1940s, and the new memorial will tell that story, when the blood went into the ground and cried out for justice.’ Highlighting that Australians need to work towards a treaty with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations, Cordiner concluded: ‘Until that happens we will always be treating Aboriginal people as conquered peoples, a “problem” to be fixed. But to progress beyond that, we need a treaty. Without that we will remain diminished as a nation, unable nationally to rise to the greatness of heart I have witnessed at Myall Creek.’ Q For more information on the Myall Creek Massacre, see the Friends of Myall Creek website: http://www. myallcreek.info. First printed by Initiatives of Change.
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Chinny Chargeruns again 16th September 2017
Have you got your running shoes on? Perhaps you prefer a walk? Whatever your preference it is time to get ready to climb the mountain. For the first time in 16 years Mount Chincogan is opening up to let the Chinny Charge take place.
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The Chincogan Charge started as a fundraiser for the Mullumbimby Swimming Pool and the first race was run in 1960. Celebrating the opening of the Mullumbimby pool the second race in 1967 was won by local Colin Creighton and Colin will be master of the race this year as he cuts the starting ribbon at 2pm on Saturday September 16. ‘The year I won it I was cutting cane at Wooyung,’ said Colin. ‘I was pretty fit because of the cane cutting, but I had to run barefoot because a few days before I’d cut my foot and had four stitches in it.’ Racers please note that this year you will need to wear your running shoes or you won’t be allowed up the mountain.
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Walkers Not everyone is in it to win it, but you do need to be registered for the race to access the mountain. If you are just planning to enjoy a stroll and enjoy the views then please remember that you need to confirm with organisers that you are off the mountain by 5.30pm. No-one wants to be off on a pointless search for you that late in the day.
Food and drinks The park around the Civic Centre in Mullumbimby will have stalls set up by the services clubs for coffee, barbecue and light refreshments throughout the afternoon. The Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club will also be providing food and drinks throughout the day.
Exhibition Take a look at the extensive historical exhibition that has been put together by The Brunswick Valley Historical Society on the history of the Chinny Charge and the Chincogan Fiesta. It will be on display in the auditorium of the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. ‘The exhibition is on the history of the Chincogan Charge that will include footage of the old Chincogan Charge,’ said organiser and Chamber of Commerce president Jenelle Stanford.
Guessing game How quick do you think the fastest runner will be? There is a $200 prize from Mullumbimby IGA if you guess the closest time. Fill out the form opposite (on page 23) and make your best guess. Pop your entry into the box at the IGA and the Mullumbimby Newsagents. The entry box will move to the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club on the day. You will be able to submit your guess up until the beginning of the race.
Water Keeping the event green and clean is key and water stations will be placed along the route with environmentally friendly cups. Runners and walkers are welcome to carry a re-usable water bottle with them but everyone is asked to bring their bottle off the mountain with them.
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There will be plenty of volunteers both around town and up the mountain on the day. If you have any questions, speak to anyone in a green t-shirt.
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44 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby • 02 6684 2127 ‘We are really excited and are looking to expanding the event in the future. If the run goes well this year, the landholders are open to the suggestions that next year we might be able to do a run on Saturday and then have a general access family walk up the mountain on the Sunday.
Awards The Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club has donated the winning prizes: The first woman and man across the line will both receive $500; second prize is $350 and third $150. The Echo is donating the prizes for the first three local women and men across the line, who will receive $300, $150 and $50 respectively.
‘We are now looking at the possibility of starting up the Chincogan Fiesta again,’ said Jenelle. ‘It was such a great event for the local community in the past.’
The Reg Byrnes Perpetual Trophy will go to the oldest woman who runs the race. The Dr Suresh perpetual trophy will be awarded to the oldest man; both come with $100 prizemoney.
If you are interested in planning for next year’s events and having a role in shaping them then pop in and speak to Jenelle at the Mullumbimby Newsagent, phone her on 0418 487 178 or email her at stationery.mullumnews@ gmail.com.
The Kevin Moran Memorial Shield will be awarded to a runner who demonstrates special effort and encouragement of others.
Reigniting the Chinny Charge has drawn lots of interest from the local community and local businesses who remember the accompanying Chincogan Fiesta and are keen to get involved and see it run again.
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The Chincogan Charge originally began as a fundraiser for the building of the Mullumbimby Swimming Pool and in the future it may be able to fund the development of a permanent access route to the top.
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They dance in a group across the the concrete heart of town seventy years old. They bear council preservation orders. Council horticulturists carefully prune them for shape and durability. To protect the roots, they keep structures away from all the area under the drip-line of the leaves.
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These very old trees in the Railway Park, Byron Bay, are a mystery. With camera in hand, I walk around this living sculpture. These native beach hibiscus (Hibiscus tilaceus) are locked in on three sides by the buildings, cars of a busy street and a rough parking lot. On the fourth side, the railway hillock is not only a barrier but a neglected vantage point. Unlike the typical vertical growth of many trees, these dance in a group across the park. How have they survived so long and so well here in the concrete heart of town?
Lost fairies Beach hibiscus are typically found near the sea, along waterways and further inland behind dunes. This far inland, these would grow among wattle, tuckeroo, blue flax lilies and coastal rosemary. Council records say that on these particular trees grew a small but grand orchid. Now listed as a threatened species, this Yellow Flowered King of the Fairies Oberonia complanata hasn’t been seen for many years.
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Botanists consider the bright yellow hibiscus, which only last a day, to be ‘perfect’ flowers. Each has both male parts (the small stamens with powdery pollen) around the female ones (the pistil with its slender stalk and round ovary at its base). Although self-pollination is easy, birds, bees and other insects all participate too.
Perfect Bundjalung people think the tree is ‘perfect’ for food, medicine and material. The young leaves, roots and flowers are all edible, especially useful during famine. The
bark and roots can be made into tea to treat fevers. The inner fibres of the bark are perfect for making the twine to weave into dilly bags, ‘grass’ skirts, plus nets for hunting and fishing. The outer bark can be made into strong rope. That’s why the trees are also known as ‘cottonwood’. The wood is easy to work, strong and polishes well. It’s fashioned into spears and tool handles. Most importantly, it is durable in salt water. So here and throughout the tropical and subtropical coasts and islands, it’s made into fishing floats and water-craft such as rafts, canoes and outriggers.
Well travelled Such a valuable plant travels with maritime peoples. Out to the Hawaiian Islands it’s called hau and throughout Indonesia it’s called waru. Indonesian tempeh is created from soybeans pressed into the downy underside of the large leaves. These carefully stored parcels are thoroughly fermented by the leaves’ resident Rhizopus oligosporus, a wild beneficial mould. But what is known about these specific trees and their location? They are well over
NSW primed for large-scale renewables surge New South Wales is preparing for a dramatic surge in renewable-energy capacity this year, with eight new projects in the pipeline that could power more than 250,000 homes, according to a new Climate Council report. The ‘Renewables Ready: States Leading the Charge’, report shows of all the states building renewable energy projects in 2017, NSW will add the greatest capacity. Climate Councillor and energy sector veteran Andrew Stock said, ‘We’ve seen the state government adopt a new target to reach zero net emissions by 2050, while also clarifying its planning guidelines for wind farms, allowing more certainty for investment and development. ‘This has seen a surge in new large-scale renewable investment with well over 1,000MW of new projects underway in 2017.’ The report also shows a rise in solar suburbs, with more than 1,600 installations rolled out in NSW. ‘Residents are serious about embracing renewables, with 15 per cent of households now with solar PV on their rooftops.’ All states and territories bar WA now have strong renewable-energy targets or net-zeroemissions targets in place.
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Are these trees remnants of a lost wetland or specially planted? I didn’t find any old photos so I searched for other clues. The railway buildings and platform were raised and set on a concrete platform in 1914. So that might be the date for the construction of the hillock at the back. Still, since the railway opened and the station itself was built in 1894, this might be the more accurate date. Construction of the Lismore railway started in 1891, so perhaps the date is even that far back. A passage in Ryan’s Time and Tide quotes Sadie Dunn (born 1906) describing the land from the post office to the Northern Hotel as ‘so swampy with a large open drain.’ This was ‘all there was’ between the current hot bread shop and the former
ambulance shed. Perhaps the beach hibiscus were part of some remnant vegetation. Newspaper clippings from 1983 describe a working bee of ‘many years ago’. Volunteers filled and levelled 3,000m2 of swamp near the station to create a public park and children’s playground. In 1997, the stationmaster’s cottage was a tourism and environment information centre, run by the Byron Environment Centre. When the council gave the lease to a commercial team, the group occupied the centre until the council prepared a management plan to guarantee the public use of our community’s Railway Park. So were the beach hibiscus saved for the children or were they planted there? If anyone has any information or photos, please email me at mgardneridea@gmail.com. Contemporary planners say that such beach hibiscus are now highly prized urban plants. Spread across the heart of our public space, they may be trendsetters, but they are also stalwarts of local ecology and community history.
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State and territory targets and announced coal closures are expected to deliver Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction target of 26–28 per cent. TAS, SA and the ACT continue to lead on the percentage of renewable electricity generated. SA, TAS and the ACT have the most renewable energy capacity per capita (excluding largehydro). NSW and QLD are set for a dramatic increase in renewable energy with the greatest capacity and number (respectively) of projects under construction in 2017. The NT, ACT, SA, VIC and QLD governments are rolling out or planning for battery storage. Climate Councillor and
energy expert Greg Bourne praised NSW for moving forward, but called on the state government to keep up the pace in a bid to join SA, TAS and the ACT on the winners’ podium. ‘This report proves NSW is set to experience a dramatic uptake in renewable energy. We are now urging the New South Wales Government to keep up the progress and move to create a renewable energy target,’ he said. ‘New South Wales must set its sights on the upcoming retirement of the Liddell coal power station. It’s the next cab off the rank to close, so rolling out clean, affordable and reliable renewable energy and storage technologies should be front of mind.’
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The draw of the Yukon gold: then and now David Lisle
As the nineteenth century drew to a close, stories spread of gold strikes at the confluence of the Klondike and Yukon rivers. Gold’s allure drew in prospectors, like moths to a flame. Throughout the Pacific Northwest men of all vocations lost their good sense and deserted their posts. Dawson City suddenly sprung up on a spot where the Han tribe – who were banished downstream – had a fishing camp.
City of gold These days, the Han are again allowed in Dawson City. Gold mining remains central to the local economy and tourism is thriving. With its yoga classes, thriving arts scene, and its film and music festivals, the town feels a lot like Mullumbimby. Alchemy, a cafe, is even run by a woman from Mullum. Vix and I spent a week camped across from town on the west bank of the mighty Yukon River. Arriving after a tough ride out of Alaska along the Top of the World Highway, we were thrilled to find green leafy vegetables. Our plan was to leave ‘the day after tomorrow’, for the season is advancing. But the plan kept changing – such is Dawson’s magnetism. Among the stampeders descending on Dawson in the late 1890s was the young Jack London seeking fortune and adventure. Though the former eluded him, he found the latter in great abundance. After two years away, London
returned to San Francisco skint, to learn that he was the family’s sole breadwinner. It was then he began to mine the bounty of tales gathered during the arduous journey to the goldfields and his time here prospecting. A wonderful literary oeuvre resulted, including such classics as Call of the Wild and White Fang.
Edge of madness Dawson’s remote setting and bohemian feel still attract all kinds of people. I spotted Ron a couple of times on the little ferry that we rode daily across the river to Dawson. He wears a beaten old fedora, a long beard and the air of a tramp. I had thought him perhaps a modern-era prospector. The diligence with which he avoided eye contact marked him as either a recluse, or someone who had found some serious pay dirt and was determined to keep it quiet. I nodded to him coming back on the ferry one day. He returned fire and we struck up a conversation. Ron quickly revealed that he was ‘a writer, photographer and
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filmmaker; rights managed out of Edmonton,’ and invited me to his camp for a joint. I imagined delving into a hoard of stories, and, like Jack London, retrieving a nugget or two. Instead, I was subjected to the incoherent ramblings of a man who, by his own admission, hovered at the edge of madness. Ron was very happy here by the abyss, where apparently all the best, most lucid thought takes place. He would offer up some great profundity then, looking at me expectantly, emit a wild, self-satisfied cackle. I would stare back, baffled. Tiring of Ron’s drivel – or my complete lack of in-
sight – I eventually took my leave, and returned to the tent where Vix lay reading contentedly in the dwindling twilight. ‘How was that?’ she smirked, knowing not all that glitters is gold. Next morning, a wellpresented older gentleman wandered into our camp. At first he seemed a dandy from the south but turned out to be the real deal. He wore an immaculate black stetson decorated with a small gold nugget, wooly mammoth tusk and traditional Indian beadwork. Elaborate beadwork also adorned his belt buckle. Around his neck, glinting garishly in the sun, hung a large gold nugget.
Jerry Ahnert describes himself as a hillbilly. Although he has published two books and written for the New York Times this is technically correct, for he hails from upper Appalacia. As a kid he learnt the hunting and trapping ways of a full-blood Mohawk man, born in 1885, named John Twobeavers. Later Jerry became the lead microelectronics designer for the visual spaceflight simulator on the Apollo 11 Project; ‘a young hot-shot with all the security clearances’. One day Jerry realised he’d ‘be dead at age 50 sitting in that damn cubicle’ and resolved to get the hell out of there. He had met a woman, Betsy, also keen to drop out. Together they ventured north, staked a claim right on Bonanza Creek, near Dawson, and for the next forty years, earned a living placer mining.’ Yeh, we did alright, did okay’.
Poor man’s game Placer mining is ‘the poor man’s game’. Its practitioners consider themselves humble artisans engaged in an authentic calling. Using rudi-
mentary tools, they mimic the ancient action of nature. The term placer derives from Spanish and refers to a deposit containing valuable particles in a stream or riverbed. But it also means pleasure in Spanish. This alternative etymology is appealing to Jerry. Gold is something of an ideal; its lure could never be properly understood in terms of monetary value. Seeking gold in the frozen north was always as much about throwing off the shackles of civilisation, finding adventure and a real vocation, as it was about getting rich. Jerry carries in his pocket a couple of ‘Friday night bragging nuggets’ each weighing about an ounce. The gaudy nugget at his neck is the first he ever found. ‘Just seeing it there in the pan’ he says a touch wistfully, focus drifting into the middle distance, ‘it changes you’. Retired now, the couple still have a cabin by their claim. They drive up from Appalacia and stay in the summer. And when the weather is good, Jerry even gets out and shovels a bit of dirt through his old sluice box, ‘just for fun’.
IMPROVING MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE IN BANGALOW OUR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE SERVICES Optus is committed to investing in infrastructure that ensures residents, businesses and visitors to Bangalow and surrounding towns can access the latest and most effective communications services in Australia. We are planning to upgrade a number of our existing base stations and to build a number of new 4G base stations in Byron Shire. The 4G network has the capacity to deliver mobile communication services such as voice calling, messaging, video calling, access to mobile apps, access to real time information such as weather, banking, news, and fast wireless connection to the internet via your phone, laptops and other devices.
NEW SITE AT BANGALOW Can’t make a call, experienced a call drop out or can’t get wireless internet connections in your home or business? That’s because you’re in a ‘black spot’ where your phone signal cannot communicate with the nearest set of antennas; often because of the local topography, or because of tall physical obstructions such as trees and hills. Sometimes, this can also happen because existing mobile facilities in the area are at full capacity. In order to provide reliable, continuous mobile coverage and internet access across Byron Shire, we need to install additional low-powered facilities to pick up and transmit the phone signals. Bangalow has been identified as a location where improvements to the mobile network are needed. Optus is proposing to install a new telecommunications facility at: 25 Arrow Head Lane Bangalow NSW 2479 Lot 103 / DP1158494
PROPOSAL DETAILS Optus proposes to build a new 30m monopole on the eastern side of the Pacific Highway, on land formerly used as a work camp by Roads & Maritime Services. Three panel antennas are to be mounted on the pole, and there will be a small equipment shelter installed at ground level.
SITE SELECTION The site selection process for our facilities is a fine balance between meeting network performance objectives, local community requirements, environmental protection and planning regulations, access to power, network transmission and securing long term tenure arrangements with landowners. We try to consider all these issues during our search for a suitable site. The location of this site has been carefully selected following a detailed investigation of potential candidates.
SHARING OUR PLANS, SEEKING YOUR FEEDBACK This proposal is considered to be Exempt and Complying Development under the SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007. As such Council development approval is not required for the works. As a part of the Exempt and Complying Development Process, Optus is seeking your feedback on the candidate we have selected. To view further information on the proposal, you can: • Visit the Radio Frequency National Site Archive (RFNSA) website (www.rfnsa.com.au/2479005) for location, plans and information on candidates that have been considered.
• Attend our upcoming community drop-in session. • Ask questions and provide feedback to Optus’ planning consultant, Catalyst One, by Friday 29 September 2017.
COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSION We will be holding a community drop-in session at St Kevin’s Catholic Church Hall (1 Deacon Street, Bangalow) on Thursday 14 September 2017. You are welcome to drop in at any time between 4.00pm and 7.00pm.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Optus adheres to national public health regulations and operates its networks at power levels well within the established safety limits. All mobile phone base stations are required to comply with strict regulations on public exposure limits. These limits are set out in the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation – Human Exposure) Standard 2003 and are administered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
The information kiosk format will allow members of the community to view details of the proposal, talk with representatives from Optus, and obtain more information on the site selection process, coverage objectives, town planning activities, regulatory compliance or Optus’ wider network activities in Byron Shire.
The Standard is based on the public and occupational limits that have been set by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), an agency of the Federal Government. Carriers operating mobile base stations require a licence to do so and compliance with the licence conditions is mandatory.
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The safety standards are designed to protect all members of the community 24 hours a day.
Please provide any comments or questions you may have in relation to the proposal to Andrew McLane, our consultant from Catalyst One: Post: 23 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill QLD 4170 Email: amclane@catalystone.com.au Phone: 0401 614 362 Closing date for feedback: Friday 29 September 2017 We look forward to receiving your feedback.
FURTHER INFORMATION Further information regarding industry regulation and EME can be found at the following websites: • Commonwealth Department of Communications and the Arts: www.communications.gov.au • ARPANSA: www.arpansa.gov.au • Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA): www.acma.gov.au • World Health Organisation (WHO): www.who.int/en/ • Mobile Carriers Forum (MCF): www.mcf.amta.org.au/
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Hearing the voice of young people in the Byron Shire, presented by the Byron Youth Service – www.bys.org.au trical workers has called for Jonathan*, 14 years old What has been the best experience in your life?
My whole life is the best experience. What inspires you?
I don’t like negative or bad things. Something exciting or fun, anything that you could get pleasure or joy with that’s good. Anything that makes me happy inspires me. When do you think a person becomes an adult and how?
I think a person becomes an adult when they themselves are ready to take up the responsibilities of being an adult. How they do it is up to them really. I couldn’t say specifically, just in general, being mature and responsible and acting like an adult. What do you believe in?
Religion or life or... I believe in being kind to the people around you, not showing any unnecessary negative emotion. What has been the worst experience in your life?
The worst experience of my
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life’s probably been when there’s something going on, something very bad, and all you really want is that to stop. I don’t want to really go into anything personal but I’m very close to my family. When something bad happens to something or someone you are very close to. What would you like to change in the world?
I would like to change people’s attitudes. Everyone’s here together; we should stop being nasty to each other and just get things done. If we worked together we could get things done a lot more efficiently.
What’s important in a relationship?
Love is the only thing I could think of really. If you love the person in the relationship then it’ll go well. Even if it’s not romantic love, it could still be love. *Name has been changed.
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The Byron Youth Service initiative to give young people a place to voice their opinions about life, school, society, people: About Society and the World ‘There should be more free parking in the town, or overnight parking so young
people don’t drink and drive.’ – Anonymous 23 years ‘People just need to chill.’ – Anonymous 16 years ‘Byron needs more jobs.’ – Anonymous, 16 years ‘Why is racism still a thing? I thought we were better than that.’ – Anonymous 13 years ‘People need to focus more on life and less on their phone.’ – Anonymous 14 years ‘I don’t understand why parents don’t trust their 13years-olds.’ – Anonymous 13 years. ‘I don’t understand why everyone is being told to be someone they’re not. Why are people digging up the ground for money and destroying our one and only Earth?’ – Arianna 14 years. ‘ I don’t know why people don’t help out the environment as much as they should’ – Anonymous 13 years. ‘I don’t understand why people are so attached to their cellphones when if they just look around they can visit life.’ – Anonymous 14 years ‘I’m terrified of not going to heaven.’ – Anonymous aged 14.
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the prime minister to demonstrate leadership and implement a long-term renewable energy target (RET) following energy minister Josh Frydenberg’s claim there was ‘no rush’ to commit to energy policy certainty. ‘Australia is crying out for national leadership on energy policy,’ said Electrical Trades Union national secretary Allen Hicks. He urged the Turnbull government to follow the leads of SA and VIC and introduce an ambitious RET. ‘Renewable energy is a growth industry in Australia, but that growth is vulnerable because of a failure of leadership at a federal level. Emerging industries need policy certainty and this deeply divided federal government appears incapable of delivering that.’ Mr Hicks said the government should immediately follow the primary recommendation of the Finkel report and implement a RET that stretched beyond 2020. ‘We saw under Tony Abbott the detrimental effect that an absence of a RET can have, not just in the renewables space but across all
industrial sectors. ‘Mr Turnbull has the capacity to act in the interests of consumers, working people, our economy and the environment by putting in place meaningful targets.’ Mr Hicks said that many construction jobs on largescale renewables were providing people with work in areas of record high unemployment. ‘We’ve seen SA devastated by one federal government decision after another,’ he said. ‘When Joe Hockey banished the auto industry, and when the prime minister delayed the decision about submarine building, people were hurt. If the government decides to remove the RET future renewables projects cannot go ahead, people will be hurt.’ Mr Hicks said that the energy minister’s statement that there was ‘no rush’ to supply policy certainty because the current RET extended to 2020 was misguided. ‘Large-scale renewables projects take years of careful planning and construction before being brought online. They need policy certainty.’ ‘If investors can’t be confident that the goalposts won’t move, they simply won’t progress past the blueprint stage.’
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BYRON BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL 125 YEARS CELEBRATION Celebrate 125 years of Byron Bay Public School with our community - past and present - at a number of activities occuring in September. MEET, BRING AND BRAG Friday 15 Sept, 6pm Byron Bowling Club Meet up with old and new friends, bring photos and news clippings and brag about your time at BBPS.
CATCH-UP CELEBRATIONS Saturday 16 Sept, 6pm Byron Bay Services Club Celebrate with dinner, music and time to reminisce. Tables in the Pandanus Room may be booked at the club.
BACK TO THE BAY Saturday 16 Sept 9.30am VWDUW DW Main Beach Enjoy a walk from Main Beach to the school grounds, followed by a whole day of activities at the school for families past and present including entertainment, DQ RIILFLDO FHUHPRQ\ group photographs, yesteryear sports, maypole dancing and school tours. Food and drinks available throughout the day.
We warmly welcome attendance from all those with a connection to the BBPS. Further information online or by contacting Geoff Spargo on 0417 274 476. W: E\URQED\ S VFKRROV QVZ HGX DX Ďť F: facebook: facebook.com/bbps125
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At NCMC you can see a female GP for testing and diagnosis, and a female naturopath for dietary and supplement advice and naturopathic treatment – all in the one consultation. • Menstrual problems – PMS, period pain, heavy bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids • Cycle irregularity including polycystic ovary syndrome • Preconception health care – fertility charting, IVF support • Pregnancy & lactation support • Perimenopausal changes – hot flushes, night sweats, heavy bleeding, mood, sleep, cognitive changes. Initial consultations are one hour: 15 minutes are combined, followed by 45 minutes with the naturopath. Phone for an appointment 6685 8666
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TREATMENTS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE • Age related volume loss, fine lines and wrinkles • Surgical, acne and trauma scars • Stretch marks • Skin laxity All new patients are seen in a 45-minute consultation where an holistic plan is constructed to achieve each individual's desired aesthetic goals.
This September ByronMediSpa is offering 20 per cent off single ‘Laser Hair Removal Treatments’ for all our existing clients, and all new clients. Here are examples of just a few of our most popular treatments with 40 per cent and 30 per cent discounted prices: •
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JAMES THOMSON Osteopath returns to Bangalow and Lismore offering vast experience to treat your body problems. James has been in private practice in Sydney, Melbourne, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, as well as teaching at RMIT and SCU. Skin Clinic 70-72 Rajah Road Ocean Shores 0499 756 088 www.coastalcosmeticdoctors.com
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COASTAL COSMETICS Coastal Cosmetic Doctors is locally owned and operated by two experienced female general practitioners and skin-cancer doctors who are now offering services in their passion area of aesthetic medicine. As doctors first and foremost, Dr Omera and Dr Zaki have an ethical obligation to practise evidence-based and ethically oriented treatments. They are open and transparent about the care they can povide, the costs that will be involved and the timeframe for expected results. Examples of the type of treatment offered include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, natural platelet-rich plasma therapies and micro-needling using medical-grade approved Dermapen3. All new patients are seen in a 45-minute consultation where an holistic plan is constructed to achieve each individual’s desired aesthetic goals. Ocean Shores Skin Clinic 70–72 Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores. Ph: 0499 756 088. www.coastalcosmeticdoctors.com
JAMES THOMSON OSTEOPATH James graduated as an osteopath in Sydney in 1979. Using a wide range of soft-tissue techniques and skeletal joint manipulation to treat low back pain, sciatica, headaches, dance and sports injuries etc, James has been in private practice in Sydney, Melbourne, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, as well as teaching at RMIT and SCU, and returns to Byron and Bangalow offering vast experience to treat your body problems. 23 Leslie St, Bangalow. Ph: 0409 532 458.
FRAGRANT GODDESS Mel Smith is a clinical aromatherapist in Women’s Health specialising in pregnancy and postnatal massage. She has developed the ideal Pregnancy massage technique suitable for all stages from conception through to early labour. Mel has been a therapist for more than 25 years and tailors each treatment to suit the individual. Fragrant Goddess Aromatherapy Clinic is set in Mel’s AromaPod, a tranquil space made in a converted shipping container, air-conditioned and with easy parking. Ewingsdale, Byron Bay. www.fragrantgoddess.com.au | 0438 118 922
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and it is what keeps their disease rolling, way beyond a simple resolution point. At the Good Skin Clinic we have achieved international recognition for the astounding results we obtain by utilising the power of correct diet and the use of herbal medicine to completely clear diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, ichthyosis, rosacea‌ and the list goes on. If you have tried everything else then it’s time to see the Good Skin Clinic.
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Centre our dentists have a keen focus on patient education and strive to help each of your family members achieve optimal oral health. Stuart St, Mullumbimby Ph: 6684 2644
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The course will run for eight Wednesdays beginning on 25 October, 6.30pm till 8.30pm, at Red Tent Yoga in Byron Bay. Melli O’Brien is a qualified mindfulness teacher, speaker, co-founder and host of the largest mindfulness conference in the world. She is well known for her engaging, authentic and dogmafree teaching style. Take time out to go within and leave each week feeling inspired, refreshed and armed with powerful new tools to take back to daily life.
I have been working with healing instinctually since I was a child, treating my mother who has polio and managing my own body through 15 years of competitive sports. After a serious life crisis in 2012, I was drawn to this new path and have since dedicated myself to healing. My treatments are all unique as they involve the work of energy, love and compassion.
Regular course fee is $550. For Byron locals, course fee is $350. Workbooks and CDs included.
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EATING YOUR WAY TO RECOVERY We have been fascinated over the years by the astounding array of misinformation regarding diet and health. In clinic, one of the most common comments we hear when questioning a patient regarding their diet is, ‘But I eat a very healthy diet.’ The average patient’s concept of what a healthy diet consists of is so far off the mark, and almost completely mediabased information. It is the patient’s misconception of the food they are eating that allowed them to generate many of their diseases in the first place
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resulting pastry is arguably one of the best around for taste, texture, and dietary requirements. The pastry is also soy, egg and dairy free. The yummy gluten free pie fillings at Uncle Tom’s currently provide options for Vegetarians, Vegans, and of course regular carnivores ! Remember that Uncle Tom’s always has freshly baked cold GF pies that they can heat for you at 30 minutes notice. Perfect to buy to heat at home or stock up your freezer. To check availability/order call 6684 4041
BYRON BAY SKIN CANCER CLINIC is a comprehensive skin cancer diagnosis and treatment facility. Almost two out of three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70 and the rate of skin cancer including melanoma in the northern rivers region is one of the highest in the world. Increased risk factors: • Over 40 years old • Previous skin cancer/sunspots
At Pearl Denture Studio they offer full denture services from the smallest repair, relines or even complex oral prosthetic rehabilitations. They are registered providers for all health funds, Veterans Affairs, and require no referral. For queries or appointments please contact them on 6684 3677 and one of their friendly staff members will be able to assist you.
• Previous sunburns • Family history of melanoma/ other skin cancers • Many moles/fair skin • Changing or varied spots on your skin Doctors Paul O’Brien and Tim Peacock have specific qualifications in skin cancer diagnosis and surgical treatment. Early detection of skin cancer saves lives. Call today: 6680 7399.
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We now treat Nail Fungus with the latest safe and effective LASER technology. We also treat all other Podiatry complaints and offer 3D digital foot scanning technology for custom orthotics.
mullumbimby podiatry LASER CLINIC
www.kingscliffpodiatry.com.au 02 6674 2933 Meadows Medical Practice 123 Dalley St Mullumbimby
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Focus on Fitness A Summer Body Is Made In Spring
force. This approach enables you to personalise your own practice, and make your teaching accessible, beneficial and unique to each student. Part-time (one day a week, Thursdays) Level 1 begins next March in Broken Head. Try out a day of the current training and connect to current students on October 18th. Bookings essential! Or – BOOK NOW for the rarely offered One-Month Intensive option, 2–26 Jan, Lennox Head.
INTOUCH YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS 2018
All info can be found at:
All yoga teacher trainings are not equal! Do you place a high value on authenticity, depth, and maintaining the wisdom inherent in the ancient science of yoga? Primary teacher Flo Fenton has a vast array of skills and depth of knowledge gained over thousands of hours of training with the giants of yoga. You will be taught how to work with yoga not just as a physical exercise, but as a way of accessing prana, the life
www.intouchyogabyronbay.com flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com 6685 9910.
BENDE BY BARRE BODY Introducing Bende by Barre Body: Byron’s luxe NEW mindful fitness studio arriving at Habitat September 23.
Bende will provide an integrated and mindful fitness experience where it is possible to move your body fast and hard (cardio) AND slow down and experience moments of mindfulness and connection to self, all in the one hour. The studio will feature a variety of classes including dynamic and fluid barre, mat pilates, yoga and yin classes, as well as a NEW signature FLOW, specialty New Moon and Full Moon classes and a monthly Goddess Group. Bende will also be the home to Byron’s largest group reformer pilates class (10 beds), with 24 weekly classes launching this November. View the timetable, book classes and purchase passes via the Bende app (IOS and Android) Join us for a complimentary class during our preview week by registering your interest at www.bende.com.au.
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Health & Healing away so shape up, why wait? Give us a call. Book online and come down to see a change! Lisa's latest venture after performing on Australian Ninja Warrior is a purpose-built obstacle-training facility, Ninja Play Byron Bay. Lisa joins business partner Lex Richards to bring you a state-of-the-art ninja warrior-inspired space to swing, climb, hang, balance and play. We will be offering all sorts of obstacle-training classes, courses, and team building as well as the fundamental floor work that is required such as animal flow, body art and natural movement method. Ninja play opens mid-September. 8A Grevillea St, Byron industrial estate seechangebyronbay.com.au 0429 878 902
SEE CHANGE
JALA YOGA AT SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH
Lisa Parkes is the director and founder of See Change Byron Bay, the leaders in small-group 30-and 45-min functional fitness classes of many types to suit all fitness abilities and ages. Also offering personal training sessions in a beautiful boutique studio setting. Summer is only a few months
Spring classes are now on at Jala Yoga with a focus on cleansing, moving and lightening up! A beautiful, inspiring space by the ocean to move and connect with yourself and like-minded people. Classes are run in the Akhanda tradition with an added focus
on alignment and breath in all postures. All classes include mantra, postures, breathwork, meditation and relaxation. Our community is supportive and inclusive – all are welcome. Emma is an educator, yoga teacher trainer and qualified coach who brings an extra dimension to the practice. Spring Renewal Mini-Retreat day coming up in October – don’t miss out! A combination of yoga flow, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, mantra sound session and coaching workshop! Visit www.jalayoga.com.au for more details or phone Emma on 0406 090 791 with any queries. Insta and FB @jalayogaandcoaching
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O P E N I N G M I D S E P T E M B E R 2017 Ninja Play Academy Byron Bay will be a purpose built space to work on natural fundamental movement methods and a place to train on obstacles which are similar to those in Ninja Warrior, Spar tan and Tough mudder. It will be a space to learn and develop strength and stamina in body and mind to overcome obstacles and challenges which will help individuals grow and believe in themselves. 1 2 WO L L E N G B A R ST, B Y R O N B AY, N S W, 2 4 8 1
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Thurs and Fri 9:30-11am Sat 7:15-8.15am @ Sth Golden Hall
See a change & shape up for summer
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2 month unlimited functional fitness class pass only $550 (save $150) plus free body/fitness assessment & analysis and a 8 week eating program. See Change is an exclusive functional personal training & small group class studio in Byron Bay.
Book: seechangebyronbay.com.au
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Visit: 8 A Grevillea street, Byron Industrial estate
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Focus on Fitness A Summer Body Is Made In Spring RAINBOW YOGA TRAINING Rainbow Yoga Training are the world’s leading provider of Yoga Alliance-certified and specialised yoga teacher trainings. Become a certified yoga teacher and change the lives of people in your community, offer yoga programs to children in school, teens and families. Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive certification in yoga and mindfulness practices for children and youth aged 2–18 years. Graduates leave the course equipped with the tools to help kids and youth connect to themselves, their peers and families. Support kids to balance their emotions and explore dynamic and fun yoga practices for mental health, physical wellbeing and development. Rainbow Partner Yoga Teacher Training is a practical certification that allows students to deepen their
connection to others, improve relationships, build trust and compassion. Move with more awareness, balance with the help of friends, enhance communication skills and open the heart. Enquire now info@rainbowyogatraining.com. www.rainbowyogatraining.com
F45 TRAINING B Y R O N B A Y Hot, sweaty and buzzing with endorphins – that’s how you’ll feel after an F45 class. All you need are enthusiasm and 45 minutes. Achieve your ultimate fitness goals with our incredible coaches and our pulsing, upbeat team-training environment. Reignite your love for training with F45 Byron Bay. First Floor C1 Building, Habitat, Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay 0499 903 085 byronbay@f45training.com www.f45training.com.au/byronbay FB: f45byronbay | Insta: f45_training_byronbay
F45 Training Byron Bay - First Floor, C1 Building, Habitat, Bayshore Drive Byron Bay 0499 903 085
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Rental Bond Data 2481–2483 postcodes
Retirement villages A retirement village is a residential complex mainly occupied by retirees aged over 55 years. Residents sign a contract with the operator of the village for services and/or accommodation. Retirement villages are of various types and sizes, with different facilities, costs and legal arrangements. Villages may offer long- or shorter-term leases, strata ownership, or loan-licence arrangements (which gives the resident the ‘licence’ to occupy the unit after they pay an ingoing contribution to the village). There are usually fees to enter, live in and leave a village and rules to follow while you live there. Some villages are run by commercial operators. Others are run by community organisations such as churches and charities. Carefully consider which is the right type of village for you before signing a contract. Some villages offer serviced apartments, living assistance or aged-care services onsite, such as nursing homes or hostels. However, a retirement village is not aged care. The eligibility to transfer into aged care is based on an assessment
Looking at the latest rental bond data from Fair Trading (Commencing in 2017 Fair Trading provides data for recent rental bond lodgements and refunds as well as data on the total rental bond holdings.) Based on the July 2017 statistics for postcodes 2481, 2482 and 2483 there were 14 one-
bedroom premises rented at an average rental of $345 per week. Sixteen two-bedroom premises at an average rental of $515 per week. Thirty-two three-bedrooms at an average rental of $627 per week. By comparison in the 2480 postcode there were six onebedroom premises rented for an average of $215 per week.
Next week in Property Insider under Commonwealth law. There is no automatic right to transfer simply because you are a resident of the retirement village.
Improved retirement village living in NSW Retirement-village laws in NSW protect more than 55,000 residents across 640 registered retirement villages. On 30 July 2017, the NSW Government announced a four-point plan for retirement villages in NSW which includes: • revising the Retirement Villages Regulation 2009, including changes that will require greater transparency
around fees and charges in contracts • introducing an online calculator that will help prospective residents, and their families, better understand the estimated costs of living in a retirement village • undertaking compliance and education operations targeting NSW retirement villages • launching an inquiry into the NSW retirement village sector. Minister for better regulation Matt Lean said the package includes a fourpoint plan that will put consumers first and protect residents from potentially dodgy practices.
Property Insider is commencing a series following Kate LeMessurier’s progress as she builds a stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home on her
land at Teven using sheds and recycled materials. Kate is a confessed shedaholic. Watch the progress over the coming months.
whatever home means to you, we’ll help you find it
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We currently have high numbers of interstate and international buyers looking to secure their ‘Unique Estates’. Call Gary to discuss your property sale. Specialising in selling ‘Unique Estates’ in the Byron Shire hinterland and with over 15 years of industry experience, Gary will maximise your results through strong negotiation, unique branding & targeted marketing.
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27 PINNACLE ROW, LENNOX HEAD
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Saturday, 9 September 11.00 – 11.30am $640,000 to $690,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635
2/70 CENTENNIAL CIRCUIT, BYRON BAY • Excellent commercial space in the Arts & Industry Estate • Ideally positioned in a fantastic complex • Total space of 112m2 (72m2 lower level & 40m2 mezzanine) • Walk to local shopping centre, 3.7km from Byron’s town centre • Centennial Circuit offers maximum exposure • Sold as vacant possession Open: Details: Enquiries:
By Appointment $445,000 to $485,000 Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698
35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au
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4–6 ROUNDHOUSE PLACE, OCEAN SHORES • 2056m2 prime development vacant land • DA approval for 6 architecturally designed homes • Plans will appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors • Premier elevated position with ocean, river & hinterland views • Close to Golf Club, 1km to the beach, 700m to local shops • 30 min to GC Airport, 15 min to Byron, 5 min to Brunswick Heads
expressions of interest closing friday 29th sept
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deceased estate – auction 23rd sept 10am Open:
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35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au
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Property Stunning golf course vistas
Elegant Beach House
Byrangery
14/64 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay 135 Broken Head Reserve Road, Broken Head 755 Federal Drive, Federal $850,000 to $880,000 $2,500,000 Expressions of Interest 3 2 1 3 3 2 6 3.5 2
Designed by renowned architect Ian McKay, this stylish 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment promotes easy lowmaintenance living. Walking into the apartment with huge open-plan kitchen, spacious dining and open plan living area, the expansive windows to the north entice you out onto the enormous deck taking in the views of the lush golf course. You will spend hours out here relaxing in the sun, barbecuing and entertaining. The main bedroom is light and bright with double glass sliding doors onto the balcony, ensuite bathroom and extensive BIRs, 2 further double bedrooms with BIRs, main bathroom, separate laundry and single lock-up garage. The resort style complex comprises a championship size tennis court, 17-metre saltwater pool, tropical gardens, direct access to the golf course and 100 Mile Table Restaurant and onsite management. Only a five-minute drive to the centre of Byron Bay.
Privately located amongst the Pavilions of Bare Foot Broken Head is this newly masterbuilt beach house. Only metres to the surf of Broken Head and just minutes to relaxed Byron Bay. Short drive to the Ballina and Gold Coast Airports. Light and airy throughout capturing the gentle sea breezes. Modern open-plan living with tiled and timber floors and high ceilings throughout. Spacious master bedroom, privately located with an ensuite. Second bedroom with access to second bathroom. Third bedroom with access to third bathroom. Lounge, dining and kitchen each open with bi-folding doors to a covered and screened deck. Accommodation for two cars, with automatic doors. Private fenced backyard with outside hot and cold showers to wash down with after a day in the saltwater waves. Enjoy beautiful rainforest walks, protected headlands and the sun, sand and surf of the beautiful Broken Head beach. Agent declares interest.
By appointment Open: Contact: Paul Prior 0418 324 297 Agent declares interest Byron Bay First National
Inspect by appointment Open: Contact: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 Katrina Beohm Real Estate
443 Upper Wilsons Creek Rd, Upper Wilsons Creek
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When it comes to ecologically sound hinterland living, the Byrangery estate is in a league of its own. Located just three minutes from the quaint township of Federal, this secluded country retreat is nestled on 35 acres of land from which it commands breathtaking westerly views through the property’s wisteria-covered arbour and down to the valley beyond. The property’s main residence is a stunning Hamptons-style masterbuilt family home which has six generously-proportioned bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Entry to this majestic two-storey brick and timber home is via a circular driveway. The master residence reveals itself to be a place of tranquil opulence where every feature has been thoughtfully and purposefully positioned. Playing host to the open-plan living and dining rooms in addition to a generous formal lounge and media room with a combustion fireplace; the ground level also features an office, in addition to a well-appointed chef ’s kitchen. By appointment Open: Contact: Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049 or Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237 Unique Estates
1 Warrambool Road, OCEAN SHORES
PROJECT PARADISE - BYO TOOL KIT! AUCTION VENUE CONTACT EMAIL OFFICE
* 5.18H (13 acres approx) of rainforest * Perfect N/E aspect and creek frontage * Views to the ridge and Mt Jerusalem NP * 22 mins drive to Mullumbimby town * Tanks and timber onsite ready to install
Sat 16/09/17 at noon In our office SALLY PACKSHAW 0474 153 535 sallypackshaw@promullum.com.au Mullumbimby 6684 2615
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This is your opportunity to secure a great lifestyle property backing onto Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve. Bananacoast Community Credit Union (bcu*) instructions are clear. • Freehold 1,321 m2 block • Zone R3 Medium-Density Residential • Lifestyle dwelling with high ceilings ï 2SHQ SODQ OLYLQJ ZLWK SROLVKHG WLPEHU ć RRUV • Large Colorbond shed with 3-phase power
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Property Tweed Development Opportunity Immaculate home, stunning views Great Lifestyle Property 1 Warrambool Road, Ocean Shores 19 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sleepy Hollow 67 Barrys Road, Modanville Expressions of Interest $535,000 – $575,000 3 2 2 3 2 2
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10 titles located conveniently between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, this large site offers an unprecedented abundance of lifestyle options and development potential. This site offers 350 acres comprising 10 separate lots with 9 building entitlements which feature panoramic ocean and coastal views, all less than 10 minutes to pristine Pottsville Beach. Lifestyle acreage purchasers who are looking to build their ultimate dream home with guaranteed privacy and stunning views could take their pick of the best home sites and sell off the remaining lots to fund the build or their retirement. There’s also potential to house multiple families with a range of home sites available. Gold Coast Airport, which is less than 30 minutes north, is already the 5th busiest international airport in Australia and is currently undergoing a major upgrade.
This single-level home in a peaceful cul-de-sac offers a fabulous lifestyle property for people wanting a little bit of space with gorgeous northerly views to the Border Ranges and Mt Nardi. Sitting on a beautifully maintained 2,876sqm block, the solid brick home with an extra-large double garage is about 15 years old and features a practical floor plan with two living spaces. There is a covered patio at the rear of the property overlooking manicured gardens. From the elevated house site there are stunning views, again across manicured gardens, to the ranges in the distance. Surrounding the home are usable, level areas perfect for kids to play and easy to maintain. There are established vege gardens and a garden shed. The owner is downsizing and ready to move on. Modanville is a quaint little village with a primary school and general store and close to The Channon markets.
This is your opportunity to secure a great lifestyle property backing onto Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve. The property is on the Eastern side of the M1 and allows access to Brunswick Heads and surf beaches. Bananacoast Community Credit Union (bcu*) instructions are clear. • Freehold 1,321 m2 block • Zone R3 Medium-Density Residential • Lifestyle dwelling with high ceilings • Open-plan living with polished timber floors • Large Colorbond shed with 3-phase power We would highly recommend that you contact the agents now to arrange your inspection.
Open: View by appointment Contact: Jason Dittmar 0477 222 452 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads
Open: Wednesday 3.00 – 3.30pm & Saturday 2.30 – 3.00pm Contact: Janice Maple 0401 026 359 Elders Bangalow
Auction: 4th October at 6.30pm EDST. Currumbin RSL, Currumbin Contact: Brad Franks 0404 051 111 Robb Stewart 0424 812 845
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FOR SALE: $1.2M WIWO Contact Kath Vaubell: 0415 410 633 / kath@byronbaysales.com.au
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• 1 Richmond Street, Wardell. Sat 1–1.30pm
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• 8/3 Beachcomber Drive, Byron Bay. Fri 4.30–5pm & Wed 13 Sept 11–11.30am
LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS
• 1 Granite Street, Lennox Head. 9 September 11am onsite
• 1/79 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Fri 11–11.30am • 26 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Fri 12–12.30pm • 1/79 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 96 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm
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ELDERS BANGALOW • 41 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. Thu & Sat 11–11.30am • 6B Cedar Court, Bangalow. Thu & Sat 12–12.30pm • 828 Federal Drive, Federal. Thu & Sat 11–11.30am • 111 Coorabell Road, Federal. Sat 12–12.30pm • 68 Barrys Road, Modanville. Wed 3–3.30pm & Sat 2–2.30pm • 67 Barrys Road, Modanville. Wed & Sat & 2.30–3pm • 54 Narooma Drive, Ocean Shores. Wed & Sat 1–1.30pm
FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 4/17 Mahogany Drive, Byron Bay. Thu 9–9.30am • 136 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Thu 11–11.30am • 6A–D/155–159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Fri 9.15–9.45am • 1, 3 & 4/6–8 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Fri 10–10.30am • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Fri 11–11.30am • 892 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Fri 11.30am–12pm • 21 Cudgerie Court, Mullumbimby. Fri 12–12.30pm • 1635–1651 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Fri 12.15– 12.45pm • 17/13–23 Pinnacle Row, Lennox Head. Fri 1.30–2pm • 1, 3 & 4/6–8 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 4/17 Mahogany Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 58 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 9–9.30am • 23 Ann Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 9–9.30am • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 10–10.30am • 2 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 19 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 17/13–23 Pinnacle Row, Lennox Head. Sat 10–10.30am • 72 Killarney Crescent, Skennars Head. Sat 10–10.30am • 10 Coachwood Court, Federal. Sat 10.30–11am • 3/7 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 136 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 13 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 11–11.30am • 54 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 478 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 12–12.30pm • 892 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 12–12.30pm • 4 Bangalay Court, Bangalow. Sat 12–12.30pm • 21 Cudgerie Court, Mullumbimby. Sat 12–12.30pm • 35 Riverside Drive, Mullumbimby. Sat 12.30–1pm • 18 Blackwood Crescent, Bangalow. Sat 1–1.30pm
R H Ocean Shores /Brunswick Heads 6680 5000 View By Appointment Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Charlie Markham Director 0437 733 157
• 450 Repentance Creek Road, Rosebank. Sat 16 September 10am • 165 Brooklet Drive, Newrybar. Sat 16 September 12pm • 16 Bryce Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 16 September 1.30pm • 10 Redgate Road, South Golden Beach. Sat 16 September 3pm
LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD • 1 Granite Street, Lennox Head. Wed 5.30–5.45pm & Sat 10–11am • 406 River Drive, Empire Vale. Sat 11–11.45am • 16 Chilcott Circuit, Ballina. Sat 12–12.30pm • 11 Stoneyhurst Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 1–1.30pm • 200 North Creek Road, Lennox Head. Sat 1–1.30pm
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FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 136 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. $685,000 to $750,000 • 58 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. $1,750,000 to $1,800,000 • 19 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. $850,000 to $900,000 • 1 Richmond Street, Wardell. $499,000 • 4–6 Roundhouse Place, Ocean Shores. EOI Closing Fri 29 Sept
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Auctions
• 16 Chilcott Circuit, Ballina. $525,000 • 11 Stoneyhurst Drive, Lennox Head. Contact Agent
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• 41 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. Thu 21 Sep 6pm at Heritage House • 6B Cedar Court, Bangalow. Thu 21 Sep 6pm at Heritage House • 54 Narooma Drive, Ocean Shores. Thu 21 Sep 6pm at Heritage House • 828 Federal Drive, Federal. Thu 21 Sept 6pm at Heritage House • 111 Coorabell Drive, Federal. Sat 14 Oct 10.30am onsite
• 8 Parakeet Pl, Mullumbimby. $765,000 • 90 Geles Rd, Upper Burringbar. $465,000
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• 21 Cudgerie Court, Mullumbimby. Auction 23 September 10am • 17/13–23 Pinnacle Row, Lennox Head. Auction 30 September 10am
2 /14 Bonanza Drive, Billinudgel Rare Billinudgel Industrial Unit Looking for the ideal local base for your small business? Properties of this nature, with easy highway access, very rarely hit the market so this one represents great buying! Set in a tightly-held industrial estate, the property is surrounded by locally-owned and well-established businesses. Of course, the handy freeway access from Billinudgel means you can be at Coolanga a Airport in around 30 minutes or Byron Bay in around 15 minutes.
R H Ocean Shores /Brunswick Heads 6680 5000 View By Appointment Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Charlie Markham Director 0437 733 157
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11 Stoneyhurst Drive, Lennox Head Unique residence on sprawling 2 acre block with elevated hinterland views Stacker doors on 2 walls open up, creating a large indoor/outdoor living space Exposed brick walls and timber lends to a rustic feel throughout home Expansive timber deck & pool area with outlook – perfect for entertaining 1 bed spacious, self-contained studio perfect for extended families or Airbnb
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To find out more phone 6684 1777 or email adcopy@echo.net.au
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1st Time to Market-Vendors Upsizing 16 Chilcott Circuit, Cumbalum Near new, light filled 3 bedroom home, elevated corner block Modern finishes with a contemporary, neutral colour palette Main bedroom offers ensuite & walk in robe, lots of natural light Sleek kitchen with stone benchtops + modern Blanco appliances Spacious open plan living/dining space flows to covered area & yard
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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
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Great units in Brunswick Heads seldom become available especially right in the heart of town & with a distant park and river outlook Buy to live, holiday or astutely invest • 2 big bedrooms • Modern Kitchen • North facing balcony • Single lock up garage Heart of town location no car needed.
Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177 All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided and interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.
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The Good Life
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Bean to Barista Coffee School Sample ran a series of events prior to the festival day. These photos are from the opening lunch. Local brewer Stone & Wood supplied the beer but wines on the day were provided by Philip Shaw Wines of Orange, described recently as a rival of Byron for the foodie tourism market. Photos S Haslam.
Richard Bradbury
By Vivienne Pearson Funny to think that only 30 years ago a cup of instant coffee was our standard caffeinated beverage and any coffee involving the word ‘international’ was considered downright sophisticated. We are now a nation of coffee afficionados. Our daily latté (or three) is seen as a basic need and cafes thrive or die on the quality of their coffee. My personal knowledge about coffee has skyrocketed. I have moved from disliking coffee (though I’ve always loved the aroma) to being very fond of a mocha. All of this is thanks to my choice of life partner – my husband, Richard Bradbury, is a barista, trainer, Q Grader (for those who know about such things), coffee roaster and president of the Australian Subtropical Coffee Association.* His new venture is set to increase the coffee literacy of the area even further. Bean to Barista Coffee School is opening in Brunswick Heads. It’s not a cafe – Bruns already has plenty of excellent cafes for people to choose from. Barista skills training will be offered – both for beginners wanting to find hospitality work and those wanting to refine their existing skills (including latte art and workflow skills for busy cafes).
Old school taste Old school prices Old school friendly
There will also be classes about making coffee at home (or work). Espresso@Home allows you to bring in your machine from home to learn to get the best out of it, as well as have a play on top-of-the range machines. Simply Good Coffee@Home is for those wanting great coffee at home without the espresso equipment price tag – you can try out various pieces of filter equipment that are affordable and don’t take up space on your bench. Other classes allow you to indulge your senses while you learn about coffee. Bean to Cup is a workshop where you can indulge all your senses in experiencing coffee from growing to drinking, and Curated Tastings are shorter sessions for indulging your tastebuds in trying different coffees from local farms in our region as well as the best of coffees grown overseas. One-off workshops delving further into the sensory elements of coffee will come in the future.
Sample Opening Lunch. L to R: TV celebrity chef Paul West of River Cottage (main course chef) receives a whisper from Ben Williamson of Brisbane’s Gerards (first course). Matt Golinsky, former TV chef on Ready Steady Cook emceed the panel. A modest-looking Belinda Jeffery made the dessert table described by Sample’s Remy Tancred as a ‘standout’, and the host for the day was Sarah Swan, who is resident chef at the Byron Bay Golf Club. The view from the deck of the Byron Golf Club at the Sample opening lunch on Friday
To kick off the opening of Bean to Barista Coffee School, Richard is offering locals up to 50 per cent off normal class costs for the first two weeks: Tuesday 12 – Friday 22 September. Class times at www.beantobarista. com.au or Facebook: @ beantobarista. Bookings essential – via: info@ beantobarista.com.au. Bean to Barista Coffee School: rear of 21 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads (between Wheel of Life Pottery and St Thomas’ Anglican Church).
Lunches $9.00 every day Chicken Schnitzel
* He does sometimes despair at having a mocha-drinking life partner but, in the main, he’s very kind about the faces I make when I try a short black or filter coffee.
This roast baby fennel with sheep’s milk yoghurt, Brookfarm lemon myrtle oil and sourdough crumbs was absolutely delicious
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The Good Life
A velvet latte anyone? Story by Vivienne Pearson. Photos by Kirra Pendergast A new addition to the Byron Bay cafe selection is Velvet. Allow murals to be your guide to finding Velvet. The official address is 30 Fletcher Street but its entrance is on the newly signposted William Lane, next door to Nikau homewares. There
Advertising enquiries: adcopy@echo.net.au | 6684 1777 Editorial enquiries: goodlife@echo.net.au www.echo.net.au/good-life is a laneway mural of a rainbow girl with her guitar on the wall opposite. Once you’ve arrived, you will be captivated by another mural of a girl; this time on the inside wall of the cafe, of a girl diving through the cool blue water *. Once you’ve drunk your fill of the murals, you can drink your fill of coffee. Don’t be put off by the seeming absence of a coffee machine – Velvet has only the seventh Modbar in Australia, an espresso machine where most of the hardware is hidden under the bench. ‘It’s fairly new in Australia,’ says Tom Beaumont, general manager of Larmazocco who distribute Modbar. ‘It’s been in the USA for three years and has only recently launched into other countries.’ Chef and barista Valeria (‘Vee’) Feckes is excited to be working on the Modbar. ‘It adds extra connectedness between you and the customers,’ says Vee. ‘Normally the barista is behind a machine, but here the customers can see the coffee pouring.’ Using Axil Roasters coffee, a varying single-origin coffee will be offered each week alongside the usual blend. The menu is light, bright and healthy, with a variety of salads, smoothies, nourish bowls, wraps and quick bites. Breakfast options include crushed-dukkah rolled eggs and overnight chai-spiced oats.
For co-owner Annie O’Rourke Velvet epitomises what attracted her to this area. Formerly a communications adviser in the political world of Canberra and now also owner of Byron Bay communications agency 89 Degrees East, Annie made a seachange as part of a conscious decision to change her life. ‘It was a very busy, full-on life and I wanted to change,’ she says. One of her favourite things to do in the area is have a picnic at The Pass or Wategos. This inspired the creation of Velvet’s Picnic Baskets, which can be ordered ahead and picked up for a picnic with a minimum of effort. ‘We’ve had lots of interest already even though we haven’t really promoted them yet,’ says Annie. Visit for the coffee, the food, or to pick up a picnic basket. And don’t forget to try a Velvet Latte! * If you are very quick, there is still time to enter Velvet’s opening competition by writing a short story about the girl in the Velvet mural. Entries close Friday 8 Sept, details on website. Velvet Byron: 3/30 Fletcher Street (just down William Lane), Byron Bay. Mon–Fri 6am–4pm, Sat 7am–4pm www. velvetbyronbay.com
Velvet Beetroot Latte (pictured left). Vee Feckes adds the finishing touches to a Tumeric Latte (pictured right).
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Ballina RSL Club
New Menu Out Next Week!
Fishheads
River St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
Some of our new dishes include... Charred miso and soy duck breast Slow cooked Moroccan lamb shank Smoked Argentinian sticky pork ribs Prawn poki bowl Zucchini, pea, mint and feta fritters
7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed. 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632
Success Thai
BYRON BAY
Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street
Breakfast & Lunch: 7 Days Afternoon Share Food: from 2.30pm Tues to Sat Dinner: from 5.30pm Tues to Sat APERITIVO AFTERNOONS $12 Cocktails, $7 beers, $8 wines 4–6pm Tuesday–Saturday 1.30–2.30pm Sundays
Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com
Fathers Day Live Jazz from 12.30pm
Trattoria Basiloco 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
The Rocks @ Aquarius Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663 therocksbyronbay.com.au
Wood-fired pizzas & real Italian cuisine with a Sardinian twist Famous for seafood, meats and pasta dishes. We do special events functions.
The Rocks @ Aquarius has been beautifully renovated, and boasts a wide array of locally sourced brekky dishes, Byron Bay Coffee and fresh juices and smoothies to enliven the senses and prepare you for the day ahead. Late riser? Join us for lunch 12–2pm, when you can grab a selection of burgers, salads, fresh rolls. Here at The Rocks, we are a fully licensed cafe, which means you can enjoy an ice-cold beer, a sumptuous wine or a handcrafted cocktail with your meal!
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Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798 www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469
Jonsons Restaurant Bar
SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD *BEACHFRONT DINING* Open seven days Group bookings welcome functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.fishheadsbyron.com.au
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. The place to be seen
111 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 6754
Join us and experience one of our diverse spaces Streetside, hidden garden, plush indoor hub or our window bar Mouthwatering food & creative cocktails
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BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER Hours: 6.30am – late, 7 days (Dinner: Tuesday – Saturday)
Slo-Mo Joes Open 6 days Tues–Thurs all day 11am–10pm Fri–Sun all day 8am–10pm Bay Lane (at Fletcher St end), Byron Bay 6685 7502
Now serving beer, wine, cocktails and great bar menu of ribs, wings and sliders - From 11am Plus our fresh, healthy, slow-cooked soups and meals to eat here or take home Life is short – lick the bowl For meat lovers and vege/ vegans too!
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Main Street Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832
Open 7 days 12pm till late Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 M 0403 516 793 happychilligarden@hotmail.com
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
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
Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas. 25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452
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Fins Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner daily 5-10pm. Lunch Fri-Sun 12-3pm.
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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Spice It Up Thai Restaurant Open Wednesday–Sunday Dine-in or Takeaway– from 5.30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club
Open 7 days from 6pm Italian at the Pacific provides a bustling atmospheric Sunday Lunch from midday. restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest Next to the Beach Hotel cocktails and wines. Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au
The Empire Open 7 days from 9am Nights Thurs, Fri, Sat Dine in and takeaway FB/Insta: EmpireMullum 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306
NOW SERVING Japanese Ramen! Other than opening OZ breakfast through 7 days, we
Shop 3, 8 Byron Street, Byron Bay are also serving Authentic Japanese Ramen for Friday, next to Byron Quarter Apartments Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch. VG, GF, Kid friendly, P 6685 5711 Group booking welcome. SUNDAY SPECIAL 1 SHOYU FB: succulent café Instagram: byronbaysucculentcafe Fully licensed. Takeaway available.
St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. Sun: 5pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426
RAMEN + 1 BEER ONLY FOR $18! B’fast: Mon–Sat 8am–2.30pm Sun: 8am–11.45am Japanese Ramen: Fri & Sat 5pm–9pm, Sunday 12pm–3pm.
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
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The Italian Byron Bay
Succulent Café
Happy Chilli Temporarily Closed will reopen in approximately 4 weeks Please visit our sister restaurant SURA ASIAN CUISINE 1/47 Jonson St, Byron Bay Open every day, 12:30 - 9:30pm Same menu, Same price, Same Phone Number
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. EMPIRE NIGHTS ARE BACK! Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with a selection of shareable plates, delicious meals, cocktails and great vibes.
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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.
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.
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Sura Asian Cuisine
Self-serve Buffett Thai, Chinese and Korean
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Tullys
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
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
Elixiba Plant Based Restaurant and Bar A delicious vegan dining experience. Tapas, mains and heavenly desserts all house made and gluten free. Exclusive craft beers, herbal elixirs, exquisite cocktails and a unique atmosphere. Dine in/Takeaway/Catering/Functions Hog’s Breath Cafe’s menu just got better with some mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, the diverse menu also offers chicken, seafood, snacks, burgers, ribs, kid’s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak – slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon – Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so there’s something to please the whole family.
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PARTY OF THE YEAR!
DROP LEGS GO HAM AT THE NORTHERN BYRON BAY PARTY BAND DROP LEGS HAVE ATTRACTED A SOLID FOLLOWING IN WITH THEIR ENERGETIC LIVE PERFORMANCES AND FUSION OF HEAVY REGGAE AND COASTAL HIP-HOP.
air and remember how epic this place is – the beaches, the bush, the babes, the live music. Bundjalung land is quite possibly the greatest place on Earth.
The band’s accelerating career has landed them on their seventh and biggest tour yet (14 shows), stretching all the way from Tasmania to the Sunshine Coast, including a gig at Island Vibe. Ham spoke with The Echo about the long legs ahead.
How do you work up a song?
What is the essence of a Drop Legs show? The essence of a Drop Legs show is dank, stanky grooves and infectious boogie music. We want people to forget who they are or what they were doing and bust out like no-one’s watching (drop-a-leg)! Drop Legs literally means ‘dance like crazy’ in Jamaican slang. How did you guys come to be playing together? We mostly met each other through each other’s overcrowded share houses. We all had a common bond of loving beat- and bass-heavy music. What is it about Byron that keeps you here? Every time we come home from Sydney/Melbourne or Brisbane we have a moment of depression because of returning to work but then we see the Shire from the
What’s your ideal jam session? Salty spring afternoon in Ant’s garage, icy-cold beers flowing, followed by a barbecue with the whole crew! Sometimes we jam and then go, ‘Wait! What was that? That’s a dope groove – let’s rework that.’ Other times we’ll be listening to classic Wu Tang or Sublime and try to channel their vibe into our own tune. Has anything ever gone absolutely wrong onstage? In Sydney playing with our mates Borneo, our singer was bending backwards screaming upwards with the mic dangling above his face; the mic popped out of the cable and cracked his front tooth in half. He half swallowed it though managed to cough it back up. He managed to stash it in his synth case for the rest of the tour and it sits next to his bed in a little box. What should we expect for your local show at the Northern? We have a new and very talented Brisbane band The Bonnie Doons opening and psychedelic, eclectic funk explosion Thunder Fox from Sydney supporting, both epic bands. As for us: expect new songs, crazy light show and a well-oiled party set.
DROP LEGS AT THE HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN ON SATURDAY AND FEATURED AT ISLAND VIBE AT STRADBROKE ISLAND 26–29 OCTOBER. TIX ON ISLANDVIBE.COM.AU.
Don’t miss out on the biggest night on the Mullumbimby calendar when Mullum Music Festival throws open its doors for the Gala Opening Night celebrating 10 years of this iconic event. This limited-ticket event is an opportunity to experience some unique festival moments including performances from past Mullum Music Festival patrons Mama Kin and Harry Angus alongside current patron Suzannah Espie amongst the night’s entertainment. The patrons present a very special one-off gala performance acknowledging the input they have had programming and innovating unique performances crafted especially for Mullum. Mullum Music Festival’s director Glenn Wright believes their enthusiasm and passion have been integral parts of the festival’s success over the years. Onstage the gala offers the first chance to see soul sensations The Teskey Brothers and the kooky melodic genius of All Our Exes Live in Texas, whose only other performances (Friday night) are sure to be remembered as two of the 2017 festival highlights. Nashville-based Canadian singer/ songwriter Lindi Ortega will be showcasing her sensational soprano centre stage, along with a performance by the powerful and prolific Wallis Bird from Ireland. Led by the Prince of Percussion Greg Sheehan, Ethno Folk Orchestra make their return, filling the stage with up to 20 world musicians. There will also be a performance by the Youth Mentorship winner and the evening will be held together by master wit weaver and disperser of goodwill, comedian Mandy Nolan. Nolan’s long association with the festival and love of Mullumbimby makes her the perfect host to give patrons a feel for what’s instore for days ahead. The launch of the 10th annual festivities promises to be the party
of the year with Mullum Civic Hall transformed for the occasion. Catch up with friends in between sets for a drink or two in the formal lounge area and fairylight-adorned beergarden. After the success of their Mullum Music Festival Signature Opening Night Beer last year, local brewers Stone & Wood are back onboard creating a very special 10th anniversary beer. Created by From Russia With Love, the boys from Dustyesky have been only too happy to get their hands dirty for this project. With only a handful of tickets left for this premier event, don’t be left out in the cold for the first big party of summer! Mullum Music Festival celebrates its 10th Anniversary 16–19 November, 2017. For tickets visit mullummusicfestival.com or phone 6684 6195.
BEST BAND IN SHOW International manager and producer Scott Dorsey and Australian producer and musician Geoff Wright have announced a new and organic music contest B.U.B. (Best Unsigned Bands) for real and raw musicians. B.U.B. is looking for authentic artists, not the prefab cookie cut-outs cast from reality TV. The rules are simple: One original song by a self-contained band to be submitted via the Lucky Boy Analogue Studio Facebook page by 15 October 2017. Five finalists will be announced on 15 November 2017. The live finals will be held in Byron Bay on 15 December 2017.
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MANDY NOLAN’S
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voice. I like hearing myself talking calmly and in control telling my kids about the world. For a minute I think I sound like an actual adult, W W W. E C H O. N E T. A U / S OA P - B OX instead of pretending to be one like I usually am. It’s one of those Mum am driving in the car with Ivy and I conversations about taking risks and am talking to her about doing things that it’s okay to fail and all that jazz. that scare you. I’m such a hypocrite. I have given this talk so many times I never do things that scare me. I the words don’t even hit home any don’t swim deep in the ocean for more. It’s just me doing the blah fear of sharks, or go ballooning for blah. I imagine like my other kids fear of heights, or love too deeply Ivy is just letting me give the talk. for fear of being hurt. These kind of talks are often more As an adult I have learnt how to about my feeling like I am the kind avoid the things that scare me. of mum who gives meaningful talks That’s the privilege of being an to guide my children’s psychological adult; unlike a child I can say NO. It’s growth, rather than conversations or It’s always humbling to discover called a choice. Or is it avoidance? points of change and revelation. It’s that your kid is more switched on I guess when you also have the about me teaching my kid, not the than you are. I get so caught up privilege of choosing your mindset reverse. I am an all-knowing adult. I with the mundanity of my daily you can choose what you prefer to know it all. Ivy looks at me seriously life that I forget to be wise. I forget believe about yourself. Kids don’t and says, ‘That’s the point of getting that nothing I do is as important as get to do this. Kids just have to older, Mum, isn’t it? Getting braver.’ why I am doing it. And in the bigger put up with our bullying them into scheme of things that anything I It’s so simple. It’s profound. How doing stuff we think is good for do is meaningless anyway. I get so can a little kid manage to say their development. So I’m talking, caught up in finding my purpose something so true? How can she as per usual, kind of narcissistically that I actually forget the purpose. I enjoying the sound of my own manage to tell me something that
THE POINT OF GETTING OLDER
I have forgotten along the way? How come I suddenly feel that she has more of a grip on this courage thing than I do? And why have I forgotten to be brave? Or more accurately put: ‘braver’. Not there yet. But slowly and continuously engaging in a process of growth that means advancing on my fears not retreating from them. So many gurus, self-help books, spiritual teachers, religions, philosophers and thinkers try to help us fathom the point of existence, and here is an 8-year-old who seems to have nailed the whole meaning of life. In the car, driving home from choir. Yes, life is finite. Yes, we die. The point isn’t living forever. The point isn’t winning. The point isn’t just trying to avoid dying. The point is getting braver. For me it’s an epiphany. I say, ‘Yes, darling, that is the point. That is exactly the point.’ I feel tears pricking my eyes. It’s one of those reactions I have when I hear something that moves me, or something that
wakes me up. I’ve always been embarrassed by this sudden flush of emotion. I generally try and hide it, because I think it makes me look vulnerable. I am frightened of not being in control. I guess if I took on Ivy’s sage-like wisdom, I would realise that yes, getting older is about getting braver and being comfortable with my emotions and my vulnerability is possibly something I should have confronted a few decades ago. I’m very clever at hiding. So clever that not even I know where I’ve hidden half the time. If it were a game of hide and seek, I’d be so well hidden when they yell ‘I give up, come out’ I wouldn’t know how to. We get home, and I feel changed. Like a door inside has opened. I never expected to learn something in an ordinary 15-minute drive that I do every day. But I did. In one moment I learnt more from my kid than from any therapist. But I didn’t tell her that. She might start charging.
BAY COLLECTIVE PRESENTS ‘MAIDENS OF THE KEYS’
10 YEARS OF FUNK
SPILL RISES OUT OF THE ASHES OF FRACAS
A decade as a band is a rare milestone and one north coast funk and groove band The Ninth Chapter will be celebrating at The Rails this Friday, 7pm kickoff and free entry.
For those who don’t know FRACAS, it was the studio in main-street Byron that acted as the Musical Hub of Byron for ten years.
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY 6TH
OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH HARRY NICHOLS | 7:30PM
FRIDAY 8TH
BAY COLLECTIVE PRESENTS ‘MAIDENS OF THE KEYS.’ SALI BRACEWELL & DANIDOO BUTTERFLY | 7:30PM | FREE ENTRY
SATURDAY 9TH
DAN HANNAFORD | 7:30PM | FREE ENTRY
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Byron Bay has been a mainstay on the group’s gig schedule with a show at the iconic local venue (The Rails) at the top of the list of venues to mark the occasion. While firmly based in the funk genre that inspired the birth of the band 10 years ago, The Ninth Chapter’s sound casts a wide net, layering funk, blues, roots and other elements creating a truly unique experience.
KARL GIVES BLOOD Karl S Williams is back with a selfcreated video accompaniment to his recently released track Blood to Give. Karl’s stunning video is a must-watch.
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‘When I started working on the video for Blood to Give, I knew that I wanted to convey something about being caught up in a destructive machine and seeking a way out of that while feeling uncertain whether indeed you have the capacity to escape something so omnipresent,’ says Karl of his creation. Having performed previously at festivals across the country including
Bluesfest, Woodford, Bigsound, Dark Mofo, and The Planting to name just a few, Karl S Williams is no stranger to the live circuit. Witness his stunning performance Saturday 16 September at The Northern in Byron Bay.
Run by sPILL main man Phil Pyne, FRACAS nurtured and spawned Triple J favourites The Paper Scissors, Unearthed winners The Bumblebeez and Stylazfuego, one of the country’s most contemporary producers. Phil and his cohorts Will Grahame and Kevin Jersey Jackson, along with The Echo’s own Hans Lovejoy, are firing up to play the Treehouse in Belongil on Saturday at 6pm.
BOYES WILL BE BOYES Fiona Boyes, Australia’s first lady of the blues, an exceptional blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter is coming to Club Mullum. She will be accompanied by Melbourne’s Hammond B3 maestro Tom Neal, also playing bass guitar, and local favourite Grant Gerathy on drums. This week she won Acoustic Blues Album of the Year for her latest release Professin’ The Blues from the US Blues Blast Awards. Fiona Boyes Trio play at Club Mullum on Friday 15 September, 7pm
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BYRON PLAYS
PUPPET ARRIVAL
GUITAR
TWO AND A HALF YEARS AGO NICK SERGI MOVED TO BYRON AND BECAME THE PROPRIETOR OF ONE OF BYRON’S MOST ICONIC BUSINESSES, BYRON MUSIC. A former high school music teacher, and sometime player, Sergi also admits he loves guitars. He loves them so much in fact that he’s initiated the first Byron Bay Guitar Festival. ‘I love the sonic beauty of the guitar,’ says Nick. ‘That’s the best way I can describe it. I was always drawn to it. I have always aspired to be a good player. I learned the guitar boogie from Tommy Emmanuel…’ The Byron Bay Guitar Festival grew out of an idea Nick had in order to give his business an edge. ‘Byron Music is more than 30 years old. It’s a very competitive landscape online and now with Amazon. As a music shop we have to have a point of difference. At Bluesfest I put up a stage and a drum kit and a guitar and let people jam. It worked. I wanted to have a guitar show at my shop and it turned into something enormous!’ Sergi got in contact with the Byron Brewery, who were keen to come on board as the venue for the event. As the birthplace of Bluesfest, this venue provides a good omen for this new festival, along with lots of funky spaces for festival events. ‘We are using the whole carpark; it will have a market setup. Pighouse Flicks will host all our seminars and workshops and streaming a couple of independent guitar-style films. And then main stage in the big newly refurbished room in the Brewery and the beergarden will be the main gigs.’ Nick is excited about the lineup, something he’s fine-tuning and adapting every day. ‘We have added Jeff Lang on the Saturday with Kevin Borich. Steve Edmonds is back by popular demand after the Bluesfest show this year. Black Rabbit George, and we have some great girls; it was the hardest thing I tried to get – couple of really strong chicks.’ To play the festival you have to be an Australian guitarist, but it can be across genres – blues, rock, flamenco, classical, country. ‘Fiona Boyes is playing. She is a veteran, she has been around for quite a while. She is very blues, southern Californian influence, a very hard-working girl, grandmother of eight kids. And Tash Wolf is the golden girl, only 19, a beautiful player and she is really well known for her Instragram and as a model. She needs to be pushed in her guitar though. I am also trying to find some young developing talents to bring them through.’ Byron Bay Guitar Festival at the Byron Brewery. 11 and 12 November. For tickets and program info go to byronbayguitarfestival.com.
NORPA and the Macadamia Castle are thrilled to present Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s adaptation of acclaimed illustrator/author Shaun Tan’s story The Arrival – a truly warm and magical theatre experience. Built on the animation of the awesome images from Shaun Tan’s stunning new book The Arrival, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is full of the exquisite puppetry and exceptional acting that you would expect from Australia’s leading puppet company.
GET YOUR JOKE ON
DEADLY FUNNY
Comedy at the Court House make its quarterly return to Mullumbimby when Mandy Nolan brings a full house of new and emerging comedy talent to the stage. Nolan has been busy touring her smash hit comedy Women Like Us around the country, but hasn’t lost her passion for mentoring new talent. Nolan also welcomes the opportunity to try some of her new material in front of her home crowd. Be at the Court House Hotel in Mullumbimby on Thursday for a big, big night of laughs. 8pm. Free. Come early and try the delicious food. Best fun with your pants on.
Local comedian Mandy Nolan presents two of her favourite comedians at the Mullum Ex-Services this Monday night. ‘Sean Choolburra and Andy Saunders present fresh voices in standup comedy,’ she says. ‘Humour is a huge part of Indigenous community and I think a huge part of their resilience as a culture.
CALL FOR LITTLE MERMAIDS Ballina Players is presenting The Little Mermaid over 12–21 January 2018. Auditions for this production are occurring on Saturday 16 September at the Ballina Players Theatre, 24 Swift St, Ballina, 9am–5pm. Bookings are essential. Contact Mike on 0402 491 036.
LEARNING TO HEAL In the moving documentary A Quest to Heal – Beyond the Physical, Michelle follows the journey of two of her friends – Lya Shaked from Melbourne, who has terminal cancer, and Fred Porter from USA, who has HIV – on a healing odyssey to Brazil to see controversial spiritual healer Joao Texeira de Faria. Also known as John of God, he has been attributed many unexplained miracles over the past 30 years. Thousands of people from all over the world have been flocking to his remote village in Brazil in search of cures for illnesses for which western medicine offers little hope. The film follows Lya and Fred through the various healing processes at the healing centre consisting of meditation, prayer and procedures known as invisible spiritual operations. The filmmaker asks the question, ‘Is John of God another faith healer exploiting vulnerable people or can something be happening here beyond the western medical model? Are there some people like John of God and other healers like him such as indigenous shamans, Jesus, or even the Buddha who have access to a greater healing energy, and can we tap into this ourselves?’ The film will screen at Brunswick Picture House on Wednesday 13 September at 7pm. Tickets from www.aquesttohealbeyondthephysical.com
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We just don’t get to hear enough of the stories, the voices and the perspectives. Most of the standup you hear is always very white and middle class.’ Nolan also believes that these two should be starring on their own TV shows. ‘These guys are so funny. They do a lot of comedy on NITV, but they need to be on mainstream TV. They’re at the top of their game.’ Sean Choolburra and Andy Saunders perform at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services on Monday at 7.30pm. Tickets on mandynolan. com.au or at the door. $25/30
Shaun Tan’s fantastical world comes to life in a strange and wonderful metropolis full of floating ships, mysterious lights, alien symbols and weird animals. It is in this new place that our hero Aki makes his home. Spare Parts Puppet Theatre will be conducting a free Paper Puppetry and Play workshop at Lismore City Hall for 7–12-year-olds on Tuesday 19 September at 12 midday.
Bookings are essential. NORPA is also conducting a series of Puppetry and Visual Theatre workshops in local schools. The theatre foyer will be decorated with a paper-bird installation created by workshop students. For more information about NORPA workshops please contact Valley Lipcer: creativeprograms@norpa.org.au. The Arrival at Lismore City Hall on Tuesday 19 September (11am and 6pm) and Wednesday 20 September (11am).Tickets: $20–47. Bookings: www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 722
CARNIVAL CINEMA Australia’s first and foremost documentarian for circus, local boy Hamish McCormick, returns for a second evening in an ongoing regular series of his films. Presenting Carnival Cinema, the Mullum Circus Festival Edition, on Friday from 8pm. at the Brunswick Picture House. Tickets from the website brunswickpicturehouse.com.
A QUEST TO HEAL BEYOND THE PHYSICAL An Odyssey of the Heart
BYRON FILM PREMIERE
13 September, 7pm + Q & A with director Michelle Mahrer Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads BUY TIX: www.aquesttohealmovie.com
Mullumbimby SDA Op Shop Is Celebrating
20 Years Serving our Community
We Invite you to join us for morning tea on…
Monday 11th September 18 Argyle Street (church hall) There will be balloons for the kids, gift vouchers given away instore every hour! In order to thank our community for their support ZH ZLOO EH Rσ HULQJ D VWRUHZLGHü
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ENTERTAINMENT STORIES IN THE CLUB Local legend, beloved historian, former farmer and fire chief Frank Mills will be our featured teller for this Sunday’s Stories in the Club. Frank, now 90 and living north of the Shire, will be in conversation with Malcolm Price of Creative Mullumbimby and Social Habitat. Alongside Frank there will be three former members of the ‘Byron Circle of Tellers’: Teeya Blatt, writer, storyteller and Byron Youth Service manager, who will tell her Hymn to Persephone; Susan Perrow, internationally published author and founder and director of Periwinkle, events in recent years in the UK and will tell a flood tale from 1974, and the USA, but also in Russia and the professional storyteller Jenni CargillMiddle East, AC Grayling investigates Strong, who will tell a tale of the why the institutions of representative feminine. Sunday at the Ex-Services The country’s premier Shakespeare democracy seem unable to sustain in Mullumbimby from 4pm. $10/15. company Bell Shakespear presents themselves against forces they were The Merchant of Venice at Lismore designed to manage, and why it City Hall this Thursday and Friday. matters. Wednesday 6 September, Featuring three-time Helpmann 6–7pm. Byron Theatre, $30 MemAward winner Mitchell Butel (Janet bers / $35 General. Bookings via the King and Rake) as the defiant Shylock, website www.byronwritersfestival. An evening of Beatles songs and and Jessica Tovey (Wolf Creek and stories is planned for the Byron com or call 6685 5115. Wonderland) as Portia, the producTheatre on 23 September as a tion is directed by Anne-Louise fundraiser for the Steinway Grand Sarks (Belvoir’s Jasper Jones and Piano in the Byron theatre that needs Medea), this masterfully envisioned some love, attention and money. The production tackles the prejudices show will feature Joanne Petersen Come along and experience Alice’s and preconceived notions of one in conversation with award-winning wonderful adventures as she takes of Shakespeare’s most challenging journalist David Leser. a trip down the rabbit hole in this plays. NORPA at Lismore City Hall. pantomime version of the classic tale Joanne was The Beatles’ manager, 7pm. $20–55. Bookings: www.norpa. Alice In Wonderland, where nothing is Brian Epstein’s personal assistant. org.au or call 1300 066 772. Her stories are amazing. She organas it seems. Alice meets all the usual ised the Sergeant Peppers launch parsuspects: the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, to name ty at Brian Epstein’s Belgravia home in London and went, with her close just a few. Alice plays croquet, has a friend singer Lulu, to the Sergeant tea party, and learns about spelling Peppers party at Epstein’s country with her fairy godmother. Back by popular demand, AC house in Sussex, where she found Grayling takes centre stage at Byron Presented by the kids from Bright John Lennon and friends tripping Theatre on Wednesday 6 September Lights Theatre, this 60-minute musiinside his psychedelic Rolls-Royce. for Byron Writers Festival to tackle cal pantomime is suitable for all ages! It’s 50 years since Sergeant Pepper Democracy and Its Crisis. Two shows only. Saturday 2pm and changed the world and Joanne’s 6.30pm Byron Theatre. Tix available This talk will provide an urgent life forever. She will talk about online www.byroncentre.com.au or exploration of the challenges facing those wild crazy years includdemocracy. Prompted principally by by calling 6685 6807.
SHAKESPEARE’S MERCHANT
BEATLES SONGS & STORIES
ALICE IN BYRON LAND
50 SHADES OF AC GRAYLING
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There will be classical, country, a 20-piece choir, Middle Eastern, and guitar virtuosity – Phil Emmanuel, Tim Gaze, Gyan, Steve Russell, Claes Pierce, Shai Shriki to name a few! Tickets at byroncentre.com.au.
MELBOURNE’S MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Lovers, fairies and mischief conspire under moonlight in Shakespeare’s classic tale. The enchantment will spread far and wide when Melbourne City Ballet will tour A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Byron Theatre on Saturday 16 September. Melbourne City Ballet artistic director Michael Pappalardo believes that ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream is such a fantastic ballet to tour as it appeals to a wide range of people. Action, comedy, drama, and of course a splash of fairy magic combine to make this the perfect ballet for people to bring their families along to see.’ To book your tickets to Melbourne City Ballet’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Saturday 16 September please go to http://www. byroncentre.com.au/whats-on/.
DAVID GILMOUR LIVE AT POMPEII
Forty-five years after Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour filmed Live at Pompeii in the legendary Roman amphitheatre, he returned for two spectacular shows. The performances were the first-ever rock concerts for an audience in the stone Roman amphitheatre, and, for two nights only, the crowd of 2,600 stood exactly where gladiators would have fought in the first century CE. David Gilmour Live at Pompeii is an audiovisual spectacle, featuring lasers, pyrotechnics and a huge circular screen on which Sat 16th Sept specially created films 9am - 5pm complement selected songs, but above all is Youth Production the astonishing music Ages 6yrs & over and stellar performances with some adult roles from an all-star band. The show includes Enquiries & songs from throughout Appointments David’s career, as well Ph: Mike 0402 491 036 as many Pink Floyd classics. Screening one night only, Wednesday 13 September, 8pm at Pighouse Flicks. Presale Jan 12- 21 www.pighouseflicks. com.au or at cinema.
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ing the death of Brian Epstein at 32. Her time with The Beatles spans the years from Rubber Soul through to Sergeant Pepper. This will be the first time Joanne has told some of these tales in public. Joanne also has original photos, which will be projected onto the big screen throughout the interview. Beatles stories never heard before and photographs never seen before. Either side of the talk will be two sets of Beatles tunes in various musical genres.
BYRON BAY FILM FESTIVAL AROUND THE CORNER It’s time to answer the siren call of Byron Bay – to its beautiful beaches and bush, and to the rich cultural feast that is the Byron Bay Film Festival (BBFF). Now in its 11th year, BBFF spans ten days in six venues, featuring more than 175 independent films, and attracting filmmakers and film-lovers from all over the world; it is Australia’s most loved regional film festival. Last year the festival celebrated its milestone 10th birthday, with celebrity endorsements from some of the film world’s top names – including A-listers Idris Elba, Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Hiddleston, who said it was ‘certainly the best film festival in Australia’. This year the festival launched with a stirring video made by acclaimedStorm Surfers director and now local resident Justin McMillan, with director of water photography Stefan José joining other Byron locals to help out. The video captures not just the glory of surfing on this part of the coast but the freedom to be found in the Byron landscape, and embodies the high-quality aesthetic of the festival, and lights up the sensory experience of both the unique Byron Bay experience, as well as the immersive wonder of film. It captivates and offers the viewer Cinema for the Senses – the perfect taster of what festival-goers might experience in 2017. Once again there is a unique and diverse lineup from around the world. This is truly an international event, with documentaries, drama and comedy from some of the most remote corners of the earth, as well as the best from young Australian filmmakers and their contemporaries overseas. Virtual reality (VR) and other high tech of the moving image will be explored and shared. The Byron Bay Film Festival has been a pioneer and leader in the burgeoning Byron Bay innovation movement, which has created countless entrepreneurial and industrial opportunities for the creative industries and beyond. The Ncubat8 Program offers the opportunity for a young filmmaker to work on VR with a local industry professional. More information on this can be found on the festival website. The Byron Bay Film Festival is illuminated with two dazzling red-carpet gala events in the heart of town. Opening night offers a chance for industry networking and a taste of the flavour of the festival to come, and features a highlight film screening. The culminating celebration event is an exciting night of recognition for filmmakers, the festival, Byron Bay, and the international film industry, and is not to be missed. Early ticket purchases are recommended to avoid disappointment to these two popular events. The 11th Annual Byron Bay Film Festival is held over Friday 6 till Sunday 15 October 2017 in multiple venues throughout Byron Bay and surrounds. See more at bbff.com.au.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR RADICAL CHANGE MANIFEST STEADILY THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER, WHOSE VOLATILE QUALITIES DO RECOMMEND PAUSING BEFORE SPEAKING AND LOOKING BEFORE LEAPING… ARIES: Your main planet Mars in get-it-together September’s keen to tidy up, streamline and reorganise daily routines into more efficient, effective systems. This week recommends doing that gracefully, with a light heart – you know how intense you can get when you’re on a mission. Admiration gets more cooperation than aggravation, so convert criticism into compliments. TAURUS: As planetary patterns shift from pause to play, this week’s forward momentum in a compatible earth sign has you all systems go and gung-ho. But don’t overdo it, trying to get everything done in a day. Ask for help when you need to. Remember the mantra: All the way to heaven is heaven… GEMINI: Gemini’s ruler Mercury turning direct is always welcome news. But it’s still an ask and no mean task to keep finding the silver lining in this week’s nitpicking niggles, petty intrigues and irritable bickering. For bonus points you could practise being a portal for playful magic to enter the world. Why not? Can’t hurt. Could work… CANCER: Have aprèsclipse realisations shown you what to let go of in order to make room for what you truly, deeply, madly want? Good. If that hasn’t happened yet, you might be feeling a tad depleted – in which case let midweek’s super soulful full moon replenish your spiritual reserves and top up your creative tank. LEO: Communicator Mercury might have you in the mood to roar, but remember the lessons of recent weeks and don’t waste the tremendous benefits from two consecutive new moons in your sign. Stay calm and constructive rather than vent. Listen to Venus in your sign saying silence is far better than unnecessary drama. VIRGO: Right now you’re at your most practical, ingenious and industrious, but Mars in your sign can be a bit of a fussbudget. You already know others won’t work as hard or be as painstaking as you, so this week craft more gracious ways of dealing with vexations than getting all worked up and wrung out.
LIBRA: You like being precise and meticulous, but this week’s full moon could mess with your ability to see things clearly. Choose carefully if shopping for big ticket purchases; even better, put off decisions altogether. Stick with the comforting, reassuring consistency of routines till clarity and discernment return again next week. SCORPIO: September buffs up your public image, and this week’s particularly vivid social zone features community opportunities, local group affiliations and spontaneous talkfests with kindred spirits. Drawbacks? Being too insistent with your opinions. It pays to listen, even to what you mightn’t want to hear. Actually, especially to that… SAGITTARIUS: Now that efficient Saturn’s moved forward in your sign supported by generous Jupiter, you’re off and running. This week some will join you in prompt action, others will want to ask a lot of questions first. Don’t be too quick to dismiss someone who doesn’t measure up to your high ideals. Be honest – do you? CAPRICORN: With Mercury in the sign of pride and selfimportance, people with strong views will be voicing them this week, perhaps you among them. Whatever, it’s worth keeping in mind (a) that needing to be in control isn’t the best motivation for acting, and (b) a tradition is only of value if it remains relevant. AQUARIUS: This week looks like getting Aquarians back on track with a fresh set of coordinates in their personal GPS. Venus in your house of fluent charm and persuasive eloquence brings a sense of renewal, resurgence of optimism and refreshed perspective, with shelved plans now showing a fresh set of options and possibilities.
and crucifixes) included in the drama that might have been done without, but the heart-stopping moments are perfectly executed, even when you can see them coming – anticipation is half the fun. The ending jumps alarmingly into the realm of the psychotic, promising macabre sequels.
THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD
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Just off the cuff, I don’t think that I have ever seen a chase scene shot in Amsterdam. And as far as that weary old actionflick standby goes, it is a beauty too, involving a motorbike and a speedboat fanging along the canals, as well as the usual screaming, smashing, summersaulting cars. Otherwise, this is just another noisy, blood-splattered celebration of violent death (what is it about blokes having their brains blown out by gunfire that appeals to so many plebs?).
Oldman). Darius is really cool because he says ‘fuck’ a lot (it’s Jackson’s shtick – some fellows need to identify with it), and Michael is likeable because he is the boy-next-door with a stubble who only kills dozens of people (one of them twice, I thought), because they really deserve it. Penelope Cruz is in the mix as Darius’s imprisoned girlfriend, and you know she’s fab because she says ‘fuck’ almost as often as Darius.
The pity is that there is an interesting moral question being posed: Who is the bad (or good) guy? Jackson and ReynPresenting a little girl with a doll will olds work well in a Butch and Sundance eventually be regarded as an act of child way, but what’s funny about slaughter? abuse. There is no scarier prop in the horFootnote: I turned up at the cinema to ror movie genre and I wouldn’t have one I pretty much lost interest in what is a pre- see Ali’s Wedding, but the session had in the house for all the farms in Cuba. This dictable wank of a film soon after Richard been cancelled. Sadly, the audience for a is the prequel to the 2014 movie, providE Grant’s coke-addled lawyer was written movie about who we are as Australians ing for fright-fans the back-story of the out of the script in the early stages (I kept is nowhere near as large as that which is eponymous doll with the painted face eager to be fed glossy rubbish like this. hoping for him to come back). Michael and frilly dress. Samuel Mullins (Anthony Give it a miss – it’s horrible. (Ryan Reynolds), a bodyguard whose LaPaglia), a dollmaker, and his wife Esther career has been on (Miranda Otto) live in one of those gothic the slide since one timber houses in the middle of nowhere of his clients was that you would have to be bonkers to murdered, finds set foot in. Twelve years ago their young himself tasked with daughter was killed and her room is now escorting Darius boarded up, with her demonically pos(Samuel L Jackson), sessed doll inside it. a notorious hitman, Four orphaned girls and a cute nun arrive from England to the to gratefully take up the residency offered Court of International Justice [laugh] them by the lonely couple. One of the in The Hague, kids, Janice (Talitha Eliana Bateman), has where he will had polio and needs a metal walking stick to get around. It is to her that creepy testify against the genocidal president things start to happen. The build-up in of Belarus (Gary tension is measured but effective, so it is genuinely unsettling when Janice first encounters Annabelle. Suspense is added layer by layer as all of the girls are made aware of the malevolent spirit that threatens them (including a scarecrow in the barn that weirded me out totally). On top of that, there is the mystery of what part Samuel and the bedridden Esther might be playing in the dark shenanigans. As you would expect from schlockhorror aimed primarily at teens, subtlety is abandoned in the latter stages as the evil that inhabits the home goes berko in its hunt for souls to devour. There is a pronounced religiosity (in the form of Catholicism
PISCES: Studies made on plant sap during eclipses have recorded radical shifts, suggesting that all fluids, including our own, can experience significant repatterning during these events. So don’t underestimate the effects of recent weeks, and if midweek full moon in your sign suggests someone needs closer scrutiny, or something a lot more thought, trust your gut.
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ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960 BigTree Bookkeeping Book a free 30-minute consultation ........................................0402 047120 BOOKKEEPER MYOB, XERO & BAS AGENT Set up & training ........................Ursula 0433 991404
ACUPUNCTURE
AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production crystalgrid.com.au ............................0421 661910
AUTOMOTIVE
Bayside Radiators
Windscreens & Air Conditioning
ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559
“Where else would you take a leak?�
ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Women’s health, general practice.....................66842400
Serving Byron Shire
ACUPUNCTURE–TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young .................0403 477972
Peter Lute • L4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel • 6680 2444
AU29498 Lic No: MVRL 46201
ACCOUNTANT – MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026
• RELIABLE TRADESMAN • JOBS UP TO $5000 • DECKS & PERGOLAS • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE
CALL BRETT 0414 542 019 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242
AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ........ 0403 458177
artisanair.com.au
PLEASE CALL AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
6680 9394 AU 37088
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Lic 246545C
• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016
LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES
CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420 EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154
MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay ..................................................66858500 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 35yrs int exp, 26yrs in Byron Shire david@davcam.net.au .0414 457373
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BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL
Quality Exterior Refinishing
DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE
Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning
P/L
Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 12 years’ local experience. Free property assessments and quotes.
CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING
Phone Oliver 0419 789 600
Full Circle
fullcirclerefinishing.com
Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2943 e: faithfullrossco@gmail.com
Calmer Organic Cleaning
WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Management plans drawn up........................................0418 110714
End of lease & bond cleans, spring cleans & one off cleans, production, event & party cleans, sale cleans & home detailing
TLC
CARPET CLEANING
TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying
Kevin & Margaret Bower
'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH 6SHFLDOLVW
SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES
Truck Mounted Machine
(02) 6684 1001
Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!
• 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 AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season................................................0421 360961
Green & Clean
Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffic areas, deodorising and sanitation.
Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours
Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa
0408 232 066
)UHH 4XRWH – &DOO 1RZ
Jai – 0467 482 948
EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION
AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings.............................0410 630042 STRONGARM CLEAN-LANDSCAPING-CARETAKING Est 2000 5-star service, insured ..0427 253117
FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!
Call Steven Butturini
20 Year+s Exp.
0411 567 844
CARPET CLEANING
0418 156 909
BYRON & BEYOND CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly ......0451 102239 REGAL RESIDENCE CLEANING 5-star, 20 years exp. Solo operator. ABN ......................0414 846816
COMPUTER SERVICES
EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation 35 years in local area • Free quotes
Phone Jeremy 0409 146 052
Commercial / Domestic / Insurance
TINY EARTHWOR
APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au......................... Nathan 0412 926441 CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com .....................66808097
Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6677 1881
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
various implements available for limited access projects
BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905
BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553
EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE
All Mac Repairs, Upgrades, Service, Data Recovery, Internet Set-up, Hardware Sales, Insurance Claims
Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance
SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au
0411 562 111 s
Apple Certified Support
– nationally recognised qualifications
Whether Whe er y you need a tech mentor, advice or just support m I’m here to help
MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St .........................66841028 BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St .....................0467 660323
• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & flyscreens • Water efficient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750
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&2%% 15/4%3 %NVIRONMENTALLY AWARE NO CHEMICALS MINIMAL WATER USE 0HONE *ON ON FREE QUOTES FREECALL 1800 683 838 MOBILE 0419 677 991 cmhwindows@gmail.com COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, SHOPS & REAL ESTATE FULLY INSURED
Personal tech support for bamboozled ed bip bipeds
0431 122 057
STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING
A con Any consumer digital device Any An ny digital di project at home
Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads.
www.mygeekmate.com.au | mark@digiflip.com.au ip c co
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Specialising in road repairs & driveways
purely support, advice & tech mentorship
RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335
Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire.
Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160
WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT Mobile service. For Home & Business .................0422 804449
5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE
DIEGO’S COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Network & PC Solutions, setup, support & repair.........66771810
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
Lic.136717c
ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING
Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift
0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678
MICHAEL SCHWAGER 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...................................................66841962
CLEANING
• 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
JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C ......0421 957506
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
ELECTRICIANS
PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Free quotes. Lic 225874C. Justin ..............0458 773788
24 HOUR SERVICE
COUNSELLING PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com................66840469
DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600
0439 624 945
AH
02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large
Domestic Commercial
Lic: 154293c
CHIROPRACTIC
THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690
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
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
DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c
BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264
Window Cleaning Professionals
MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby .............................................................66842644
DESIGN & DRAFTING
Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901
BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993
email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience
DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048
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BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448
ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753
SECURITY, DATA, TV Tim Nicholls ph: 0468 384 203 lic: 000102498
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Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured
CALL ANDY:
0458 234 642 DOMESTIC. COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL.
0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au
“ON TIME EVERY TIME” Lic No. 306031C
24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 6685 8588
0458 267 777
Lic. 211410C
Proudly supporting the Orangutans
• Garden & Property Maintenance • Acreage & Residential Mowing • Landscaping • Tip Runs
info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com
0431 550 401
ACREAGE SPECIALIST (NO JOB TOO BIG) domestic/commercial lawns • edges and hedges • green waste removal or can be mulched on site FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES 100% satisfaction guaranteed!
COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C.............0422 668582 JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters u’g. Lic 219161C...0419 556639 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801
0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com
OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C ..........................66803333 BYRON GLASS & ALUMINIUM Home, Shop & Office. 24 hr/7 days. Lic 313329C ..............66808123
GUTTERING Gutter guard Gutter cleaning Locally owned Fully insured Free quotes Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service.
www.spotlessgutters.com.au
0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson..........................0414 889453
Byron Gardening
JTC Gutter Cleaning www.rightasrainservices.com.au Pressure/window ..................0402 384682
• Structural landscaping • Hedging • Planting, turf laying, and all aspects of garden maintenance
HANDYPERSONS A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247
0434 329 111 | byrongardening.com.au
A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697
Luke McDermott
FENCING
• Acreage & Residential Lawnmowing • Property Maintenance & Gardening Services • Rubbish Removals, Storm Cleanup • Light Chainsawing • Brushcutting/Edging • Hedging/Blowing
POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING
0429 994 189 info@slashmesilly.com.au www.slashmesilly.com.au GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com
Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing
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
Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd Garden Clean Ups Gutter Cleaning Lawn Maintenance Irrigation & Repairs Hedge Trimming Planting & Lawn Edging Turf Laying Full Garden Maintenance Servicing Residential, Commercial and Government PLEASE CALL MATTHEW PAOLA 0431 871 245 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394
HEALTH • 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
BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street ..................................................................66844400 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697
FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING
A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763
WATER BASED FINISHES & EUROPEAN BUFFING OILS
Nathan Hourigan 0420 215 716 E: it2gets2me@gmail.com Servicing all areas
Lic: 210143C
LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ...0402 487213
HIRE
MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ...............Joe 0407 065849 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores.......0402 487213 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO Equipment hire & installation crystalgrid.com.au ...........0421 661910
THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Phone Richard ...........................0407 821690 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772
GARAGE DOORS
WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ..............................................0408 110006
BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729
INTERNET & DATA SERVICES
STRONGARM LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE .........................................0402 917519 LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699
SIMPLESCAPES Garden & property maintenance. Competitive pricing ........................0431 678625 QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS
7 Stinson Street, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 4238 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au
Garage Doors & Openers
SAM’S MOWING Lawns & edging. Good rates, reliable .................................................0448 192750 LAWNMOWING, GARDENING, LANDSCAPING...........................................................0476 905539 MGI mowing services, acreage, large area & domestic mowing. All landscape maint ...0439 783557
JEWELLERS
GARDEN DESIGN
TRADE QUALIFIED JEWELLER Resizes, repairs, remodels, commissions louiseshaw.com.au .0414 644828 GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply .............John 66841126 or 0431 745475
KITCHENS
GAS SUPPLIERS
SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 20 yrs+ exp Lic 290290C www.slbyronbay.com ...0499 771769
GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689
Free Delivery No Rental Reliable
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ABOVEBOARD KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & ALTERATIONS Lic 80677C ...................0415 661814
Locally Owned Est 18 years
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
www.brunswickvalleygas.com
BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443
6680 1575 or 0408 760 609
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804
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BYRON BAY
• Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas • Workmanship guaranteed • Attention to detail
• Sand • Soils • Gravels • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more
0438 784 226 • 6685 4154
1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)
Lic No 189144C
ALL-WAYS PAINTING
PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally O’Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511
6684 2323 / 0418 663 983
CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & M’bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ..........................66807207
Shaun Savage Landscapes
OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, shock
Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c
wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge, Steve Clifford.......66803499
Specialising in: • Retaining Walls • Pool Surrounds • Block Work • Paving • TurďŹ ng • Stonework
EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838
0405 594 288 NEW ERS OWN
YVES DE WILDE
Soil Mulch Gravel Cracker Dust Road base
X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING
Bulk and bagged fire wood Call for delivery prices and we will do a deal
0266 804555
landscaping supplies
INSPIRING MOVEMENT Kerrie Hart Feldenkrais method, physiotherapy.....................0499 200622
QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES
www.duluxaccredited.com.au
X 6680 7573 0415 952 494 X www.yvesdewilde.com.au LIC 114372C
18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate
Paving
Free Quotes
High-quality residential and commercial paving
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PICTURE FRAMING BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ........................66803444 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791
PLASTERING
PLASTERING CONTRACTOR Lic 167371C
20 Years Experience
PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ..............................66843385
DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL
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COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733 GLENN WATERS For the finish you can’t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129
BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208
PLUMBERS
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION www.varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ...6845035 or 0414 842602
NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?
IPS PTY LTD Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing, decks & design Lic 290231C ...0437 819087
Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081
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
PAINTER NEIL A McINTOSH
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • PLASTER REPAIRS • WALLPAPERING CLEAN & TIDY • ALWAYS ON TIME • ALL AREAS Mobile: 0421 938 104 – 465 Uralba Road, Uralba
OPEN EVERY DAY
AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249
LAWNMOWER REPAIRS
KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 .......... 0400 349027 or 0438 842731
TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby .................................0488 094025
LIGHTING Lighting Showroom Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron A+I Estate Free on-site consultancy 6680 7007 creativelightingsolutions.com.au
CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS LOCKSMITH MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair .............0412 764148
OSTEOPATHY
Byron Shire
BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes .......................................................0405 609598
PEST CONTROL
Professional Property Protection you can Trust • Targeted treatments for all pests with “no sprayâ€? cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts
6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018
www.sanctuarypest.com.au
All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water
0404 053 857
Lic. No. 206913C
LAUNDRY SERVICES
ABN 48867459605
LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853
Licence No. 207479C
SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456
JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403
02 6681 6555
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
Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe
YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS www.allpestsolutions.com.au
ADM PLUMBING SERVICES‌ (NO JOB TOO SMALL)‌ Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ..............0427 217500 EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C.................0417 053708 LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222 COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Sustainable Solutions ....................0434 273726
Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, AndrĂŠ Kleinbaum, Amelia Rocco, Emily Pepper
ZEN PLUMBING Water, drainage, gas fitting, 24hr emergency, maint. Lic 306198C.....0420 797619
Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday – Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126
PODIATRY
OSTEOPATHY at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre
Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399
PAINTING • 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.
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MULLUMBIMBY PODIATRY Laser Clinic. For all your podiatry needs ..............................66742933 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018
PHOTOGRAPHY
Tree Faerie Fotos
Professional • Commercial • Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism
www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518
PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES 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 Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo
Service Directory Andy’s Move & More
SOLAR INSTALLATION
Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs & Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most Areas Based from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby Calls always returned
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.
0429 149 533 Est 2006
Electric Lic 124600c
SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO
Lucas Holland Qualified Arborist
From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring
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• Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of fine art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery
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6681 4912 / 0409 917646
Free Quotes | Expert Advice | 20 Years Exp. | Friendly Service
LdS Silviculture
LEAPFROG REMOVALS
Specialising in all aspects of tree work including milling services
BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS
0432 334 200 02 6680 8170
The expert in solar efficiency
leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au
Call 1300 18 20 50
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Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C
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ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049
Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362 Email: montysmetalroofing@gmail.com www.montysmetalroofing.com.au
ZAC MACTAGGART METAL ROOFING PTY LTD Ƈ NEW ROOFS Ƈ RE ROOFS Ƈ INSULATED ROOF PANELS Ƈ Ƈ FASCIA & GUTTERS Ƈ REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Ƈ
0411 683 003
HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP ..... 66849137 or 0427347380 SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 PETER GRAY Dip Arb. AQF5. Consulting arborist ...........................................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ...................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew ......................................0412 558890 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524
UPHOLSTERY * Custom canvas covers * Boat covers * Ute canopies * Tonneau covers * Repairs Byron Bay – 0423 640 529
Not all solar systems are created equal… 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
www.junoenergy.com.au licence number: 255292C
SWIMMING POOLS LIC: 223489C
720 200 396 508
www.intilec.com.au
DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Metal Roofing Installations • Guttering Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird Patios • Repairs • Leaf Guard
Eddy 0477 Karl 0423
ATTENTION POOL OWNERS • All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing 73 Station St, Mullumbimby
WWW.ZACMACTAGGARTMETALROOFING.COM.AU
(opp. Council chambers)
6684 3003
BYRON COAST ROOFING PTY LTD Lic 252098C Guttering, leaf guard, cladding, etc ..0422 248936
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
VETERINARY SURGEONS MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days ..........66843818 VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney, Cassie Lappin. Holistic Compassionate Care ...66870675
VIDEO PRODUCTION CAMERA CREW, LIGHTING, screens, projectors & editing crystalgrid.com.au..............0421 661910
VISA ADVICE
ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced, insured & fast free quotes. Call ..............................0419 789600 MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs................0418 666839
RUBBISH REMOVAL
TELEVISION SERVICES
BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins .................... 0417 458149 or 66871544 INSTALL SERVICE: TV, HiFi, AV, special concession rate. Damian ..............................0414 741233 BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360
The Water Filter Experts
TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772
Dirty Tiles & Grout?
SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS
...forget pointless scrubbing
FREfoEr all
ff Drop owashing steel, es and h c ma in ers dry
@ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS Buying: • Scrap metal • Aluminium • Copper • Brass • Lead • Car Batteries Next to Tyagarah Service Station
Pacific Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351
FREE T avail fo OW
r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e
SEPTIC SYSTEMS Installing, maintaining and repairing onsite sewerage management systems in Tweed & Byron Shires for over 25 years.
M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930 NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395
MEMBER
NEWT
TRINE SOLUTIONS Local waste specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C .. 0407 439805
North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
6680 8200 or 0418 108 181 IN IN H
Call Ben on 0456 606 911 www.groutpro.com.au
FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!
0408 232 066
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 TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob.....0410 428919
$399
FULLY Water purification systems INST ALLED IN YOUR Rainwater Filters HOME Whole house filtration systems
Phone Chris 0414 229 114
WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING Professional Water Tank Cleaning Installation and maintenance of water filters for rural and suburban properties h your Deal wit erator local op
TILER Small jobs, repairs. Lic R75915.............................................................................0468 465344 MD TILING SOLUTIONS Wall & floor tiling, water proofing. Lic 286371C .....................0406 858290
TREE SERVICES NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT
for home, commercial and rural properties
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
Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa
SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
WATER FILTERS
TILING
OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232
BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP
REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT Rebecca@byronbaymigrationagency.com.au .........0487 458047
CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES
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
The Fully Insured Professionals
WELDING
• Stump Grinding • Bobcat • Cherrypicker • Crane Truck • 18” Chipper
WELDING & FAB Structural, aluminium, general & repairs. Trade qualified. Rod..........0408 410545
Mark Linder Qualified Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com
WINDOW TINTING SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices ..........................0412 158478
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Classifieds INDEX Birthdays ................................ 60 Businesses For Sale .............. 59 Childcare ................................ 58 Death Notices.......................... 60 For Sale .................................. 59
ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 66 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS
DEADLINE TUES 12PM
PHONE ADS
Publication day is Wednesday, booking deadlines are the day before publication.
Halls For Hire ......................... 58
6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE
Health Notices ........................ 58
Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo office:
Garage Sales ......................... 59
Ads may be taken by phone on
EMAIL ADS 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.
Positions Vacant ..................... 59 Professional Services ............. 58 Public Notices......................... 58 Removalists ............................. 59 Share Accommodation .......... 59
$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.
BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE CAFE Open every Sunday for homemade jam & 1 hour before show times
*
Social Escorts ........................ 60 To Lease ................................. 59 To Let ...................................... 59 Tradework ............................... 58 Tree Services ......................... 58
THIS SUNDAY
Work Wanted......................... 60
PUBLIC NOTICES
DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS
Wanted ................................... 59
ARTISAN MARKET Every SATURDAY 4–9pm Railway Park byroncentre.com.au RED FROG BOARDRIDERS
MULLUMBIMBY SKATE PARK
SAT 9 SEPT 1PM–4PM SUN 10 SEPT 12–3PM GIVEAWAYS INC SKATE-
BOARDS, CAPS, SHIRTS, STICKERS
FREE BBQ LUNCH
CONTACT : DENTURAMA@GMAIL.COM
Are you doing it tough?
Ocean Shores MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY
www.thehubbaptist.org
6685 8532
HALLS FOR HIRE
MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC
Wed and Friday @ Heartspace Mullumbimby 12-4, $25 Fully qualified professionals Just rock up!
COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net
6684 1028
MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM
ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 23yrs exp. 0417212540
Concerts, forums, weddings, exhibitions, functions, etc. www.mullumcivic.com
0488 609 774 bookings@mullumcivic.com
TRADEWORK
Pilates – Yogalates Barre – Yoga
PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER INC. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING VOLUNTARY CAREER? Pets for Life Animal Shelter Inc. in Billinudgel is a self-funded, non-profit, non-euthanasia shelter with a great team of dedicated volunteers. After several years some of our volunteers are moving on and we are now seeking pet carers and people who can assist with fund raising etc. The above positions require a regular commitment and if you have a few hours a week to spare we would welcome you on board. We would like you to be mature, organised and have people skills. For more information please ring Jean on 0411032905 or email: petsforlifebillinudgel@gmail.com.
Byron East venue starting 29th August Suffolk & Bangalow see web for class times
yogalates.com.au
Psychotherapy Somatic Practice
Julie Wells Anne Goslett
Meditation and Celebration
Saturday 9th September 5pm Live Music Dance meditation with Atmo and friends 6pm Osho Video 7pm Dinner made by Osho friends
Call Shahido
6688 2494
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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
PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE
Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.
Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching (02) 6685 5138 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay
Janella Purcell
Naturopath + Nutritionist
PROF. SERVICES
Coorabell Clinic Friday + Saturdays
DENTURES
LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002
DEPRESSION
Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults
Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available
Fridays | 6684 |6336 Thursdays & Fridays 6684 6336
0414 724 764
www.janellapurcell.com
BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE IN PHYSICAL PAIN? Try our Massage, Chinese Cupping & Acupunture Combo – 1 hour only $85
Tallow TREE SERVICES
(nee Mannix)
BABY-SITTING I love looking after children and I am a great cook, $15/hr. Phone 0424025271
Osho
3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL
Body Based
CHILDCARE
from 9 till 11am
No concession cards required. Just come along, pick up a bag, stay for a cuppa and a chat.
20 Shirley St, Byron Bay
BRENT VERCO
Available from The Echo office reception
THIS THURSDAY
For anyone who finds themselves in need of food assistance.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
CHIROPRACTOR
ALL JUST $10 EACH
will be available
(next to Target, enter via kids play area)
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777 •
Between Dark and Dark a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of chess player Savielly Tartakower; Heresy, an historical novel.
FOOD RELIEF BAGS at The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores Cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way
Brunswick Heads Medical Centre would like to welcome Dr Olivia Lesslar, our new full-time female doctor, to our team. For appointments, please ring 66851742 Mon-Fri
Martin Frank
BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine experience, sensuous, nurturing. 28yrs exp. Lucy 0427917960
COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE
6688 6433
The best market in the country!
Tuition ...................................... 60
HEALTH SPECIAL OFFER Beautiful relaxing deep tissue massage $55/hr. Byron. It’s a treat. Call now 0410395368
Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 66846914 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.
The Channon Craft Market
M: 0407 455 212 www.dianaewing.com
GRIEF LOSS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICE Carl Moore, Registered Psychologist grief.loss.bereavement.byron@gmail. com 0401081713
KINESIOLOGY
Short Term Accommodation .. 59
Yoga Shiatsu Massage
COLONICS
Prepayment is required for all ads.
MOSAICS + LEADLIGHTING Courses commence any time, learn at your own pace. Ph 66844741 www.goosehousedesigns.com.au
Diana Ewing
Offering colonic hydrotherapy, sauna and naturopathy at our beachside clinic. Call or text 0458633869 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au
Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa
IKEA DELIVERY We shop and deliver (and assemble). Save sanity and money. Contact Rick. See www.shopdropassemble.com.au
saltcave.com.au 0448 338 707
Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma. Maureen Bracken 0402205352
Items Under $100 ................... 59
Pets......................................... 60
Discover the healing power of Salt
HYPNOSIS & EFT
House Sit ................................ 59
Only Adults ............................. 60
C AV E
LINE ADS: $17.00 for the first two lines $5.00 for each extra line
Houses For Sale ..................... 59
Musical Notes......................... 60
S A LT Shane Eade – Chiropractor 0467 660 323 Byron Bay, and now in Brunswick Heads
RATES & PAYMENT
Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby
Motor Vehicles ........................ 59
THE
• • • • •
REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED
• • • • •
STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER
6687 2750 - 0401 208 797
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
Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available
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®
FREE QUOTES
TREE PRUNING • TREE SURGERY / REMOVALS • QUALIFIED ARBORISTS 12” CHIPPER • STUMP GRINDING • CHERRY PICKER • FULLY INSURED
Nick Andrews 0439 849 332
Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo
MIELE WASHERS
NICK HART
Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511
TREE SERVICES
ITEMS UNDER $100
• Affordable tree services • Professional tree care • 18" chipper (crane truck)
ITEMS FOR SALE UNDER $100 ADVERTISED FREE The Echo is offering free 2-line ads for items under $100. Email only. classifieds@echo.net.au One per private advertiser per week. Other conditions apply
Fully insured • Free quotes
6684 9137 • 0427 347 380
SPINIFEX FOLDING BED as new $55. Ph 0429388674
• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES
WANTED LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052
SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES
For the month of September GARAGE SALE ads are HALF PRICE! Decrease your possessions & increase your coffers. YOU MUST MENTION THIS AD TO GET YOUR DISCOUNT
PRICE SPECIAL 0402 364 852 HALF HAVING A SPRING CLEANOUT?
Mulch Supplies
BYRON 2/11 Walker St, Sat 8-1pm. Women’s clothes and shoes, new and secondhand, range of sizes, homewares
6687 7677 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 9th September. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840
FOR SALE
SUFFOLK PARK 59 Armstrong St. Sat. Moving house. Clothes, kids stuff & furn
BRIDGLANDS
O.SHORES 5 Inderwong Ave. Sat 7.30. W’mach, sgle bed & trundle, Q matt, furn, CDs, desk, plants & lots of good stuff
Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511 BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223
ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS
POSITIONS VACANT
LAWN & GARDEN BUSINESS including quality clients & tools. Earn $450 working 1 day per week. Ph 0412947054
BANGALOW tidy employed person to share newly renov hse with 40yo male. 1 min to shops $310pw, $410 for 2 rooms. 2wks in advance & 4 wks bond + bills. Refs req. No pets. Ph 0410788420
MAIN ARM beautiful 3br house, $600pw. No pets. Long term. Ph 0407220453
CARPENTERS WANTED Carpenters wanted for ongoing work around Byron / Ballina region. Must be reliable & pref experienced in commercial & residential work. Top Rates paid to the right applicants. Rates will be paid according to experience & tools. Must have NSW subcontractors licence and insurances. Contact Jonas 0400660277
Chance of a lifetime!
TO LET
‘Le Chop’ is for sale – $115,000
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
HOUSES FOR SALE
FIRST TIME SALE
CENTRAL MULLUMBIMBY 3 BDR. BRICK & TILE PRIVATE 856 SQ/M BLOCK FLOOD FREE/DUAL ACCESS
PH: 0400 843 089
SHORT TERM ACCOM. BYRON quiet clean room. Phone 0410032081
HOUSE SIT EXP HOUSESITTER to care for your home & pets. Great refs. 0417574019 CARETAKER avail Nthrn Rivers, enviro/ rural exp. N/s, n/d. 0439944412
BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 STORAGE From $105/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 TYAGARAH spacious 4br family home with a free-standing 2br studio, avail for long-term lease from end Oct. Walking distance to Tyagarah beach, no pets please, $1400pw. Willing to negotiate if suitable tenants found in exchange for mowing & garden maintenance. Please ring 0437070795 O.SHORES 2br apt with garden, beaut presented $365pw + bills. 0411583376 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK PARK home, f-furn, 3br, 2 bthrm, laundry, SLUG, BBQ, incl a/c, dryer, d’washer, WiFi, elec, water, lawn. Avail now. $800pw. 0426262841
LOCAL REMOVAL
& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618
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.
MOTOR VEHICLES
CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS
SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450
Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403
PORTABLE PA SYSTEM – ASHTON EXPLORER 150 Complete system with speakers and amplifier. $450; Plus Ashton wireless mic $120. Perfect for mobile entertainer. Ph 0406779337
SUBARU OUTBACK 2007 3l wagon, auto, white, towbar, roofracks, auto, 6 stacker CD player, aircon. 320,000km recon engine, runs really well, great on rough roads. Rego till May 2018. $4250. Ph 0409324724 *
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.
• 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
NATIVE PLANTS FOOD PLANTS
The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire. Tubestock to Semi-advanced
MULLUM CREEK NURSERY
110 Yankee Ck Rd, via Wilsons Ck Rd Mullumbimby 6684 1703 Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 9am–1pm www.mcnativenursery.com.au
BARGAINS
............................................................................... AUTO 2001 MAZDA 121 METRO 189783km 5 door hatch full service history. SN5350.........$3490 AUTO 2013 HOLDEN BARINA SPARK 73626km 5 door hatch very low km. SN0412 ...............$8995 2004 SUBARU FORESTER x 5spd manual dual range full service history. SN5265 ................$5990 AUTO 2003 MITSUBISHI MAGNA 148256km 6 mths rego low km family sedan. SN8828......$5490 AUTO 2003 TOYOTA PRADO GXL 8-seater family 4WD. SN8085..............................................$11990 2004 HOLDEN RODEO TURBO DIESEL DUAL CAB trayback ute 162593km. SN7425 .......$13490
BARGAINS
ballinacarcentre.com.au
16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA
Ballina Car Centre
DLN 19950
6686 5586 / 0418 676 274
North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
EXP DOMESTIC CLEANER ABN req, own transport, Byron Shire wide, flexible hrs, min 3 week days per week, pref local, $25ph. 0434491500
OCEAN SHORES brand new 2br home, 1 bthrm, mod kit, open-plan, big yard, verandah & deck. $475pw. 0403418873
MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791
BANGALOW beautiful brand new flat, 1br, unfurn, suit working couple $350pw, sgl $340pw + bills. Ph 0428895012 BANGALOW 1br garden apt, leafy, fenced yard, pets neg, a/c, wash mach, WiFi included, $300pw. Ph 0410304965 SUFFOLK PARK APARTMENT 1br duplex-style apart. Beautiful spot. Quiet street. Sep bedroom. Priv c’yard. Large bthrm with bath. 6-12 mth lease. $370pw incl bills. Kate 0497648027
MULLUM town new granny flat, f-f, suit sgl n/s worker. No pets $300pw incl elec & water. Bond & refs 0407163828
STH GOLDEN BEACH Charming cottage comes with darling dog. 1 attic bedrm, sep studio. Suit single/couple. $350pw. Avail end Sept for 5 months. 0404748139
Total area 238sqm situated at the front of complex. Rent $3927 (incl GST) per month plus outgoings. Great position and very well set out. Long lease.
Please call Virginia First National 6685 5945
BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL Courses start at $109. Ph 0457537486 PREP COOK for Wednesday shift, heavy work, Gringos Brunswick. Ph 66801415 JUNIORS NEEDED for Bruns restaurant. Evenings. Must be avail weekends & hols. Ph 66801415 leave message NAIL TECH position avail for a beauty bar in Byron. Must be exp in mani & pedi, polish & Shellac. F/T & P/T. Email: nailbarcafe@gmail.com BARBER / HAIRDRESSER Required for Jack the Snipper Drop in with CV MOJO SURF is looking for a casual (2-4 days pw), enthusiastic and positive sales focused Reservations Assistant for our busy head office in Byron Bay. Send CV & cover letter to: dunk@mojosurf.com LABOURER reliable and enthusiastic required for sanding floors and decks. Exp preferred but not necessary, full-time position, must have ABN and own vehicle. Email CV: richardneylan1@bigpond.com SHOP ASSISTANT part/full-time for fast-paced cafe. Required for frontof-house, sandwich hand, food prep, barista. Hospitality experience a must. Apply within with a resume at The Village Bakehouse, next to IGA
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(approx. 7.5 hours per week) CBRSS is a K-12 school dedicated to the educational principles inspired by Rudolf Steiner. This position is to provide support to the Finance Manager in processing and collecting school fees. It is initially for 6 months, subject to review. Main responsibilities include data entry, processing receipts, liaison with parents regarding the payment of school fees and collection of outstanding fees. Applicants are required to submit their application addressing the selection criteria accompanied by a CV addressed to: The HR Manager, Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Inc. PO Box 736 Byron Bay NSW 2481 or email employment@ capebyronsteiner.nsw.edu.au. Applications close Friday 15 September 2017. Position Description available www.capebyronsteiner.nsw.edu.au
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BOOTH, Colin of Palmwoods passed away peacefully on Friday 25th August, 2017 in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of Elsie for 66 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Lionel & Jenny, Sylvia & Lester, Elaine & Geoff and Marian & Neville (dec). Loved Pop and Great Pop to all his grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Good Lord where am I going now! A private family burial was held on Friday, 1st September, 2017.
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CHARLIE is not yet twelve months old, and yes, he is as cute and he looks (actually even cuter because he is a ginger!) so he still has that delightful curiosity and sense of fun of the kitten. Top personality, handsome and very eager to be with a special human friend or family. Easygoing and friendly, so he will fit in easily, and be guaranteed to be a joy. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.
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BEAR Bear is a 5 month old desexed male Boxer x Bull Arab. Bear has a gentle, affectionate nature and is eager to please - ideal age for training. If you can give Bear a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421017461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home. COMPANION ANIMALS WELFARE INC.
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SEPTEMBER 2017
Full moon Third quarter New moon First quarter Day of Sun Sun month rise set 1 F 0600 1731 2 S 0559 1732
Sep 6 17:02 Sep 13 16:24 Sep 20 15:29 Sep 28 12:53 Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, rise set height (m) height (m) 1259 0205 0428,1.03; 1718,1.43 1015,0.48; 2354,0.50 1349 0253 0527,1.09; 1804,1.51 1111,0.42
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1442 1536 1633 1731 1829 1929 2030 2131 2234 2337
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
0558 0557 0555 0554 0553 0552 0551 0550 0548 0547 0546 0545 0544 0542 0541 0540 0539 0538 0536 0535 0534 0533 0532 0530 0529 0528 0527 0526
1732 1733 1733 1734 1734 1735 1735 1736 1736 1737 1737 1738 1738 1739 1739 1740 1740 1741 1741 1742 1742 1743 1743 1744 1744 1745 1745 1746
Astronomical data and tides
0340 0424 0505 0546 0625 0703 0742 0822 0905 0951 1042 1136 1235 1336 1438 1540 1641 1740 1838 1934 2029 2123 2216 2307 2358
0614,1.15; 1846,1.59 0655,1.22; 1925,1.65 0734,1.29; 2002,1.68 0814,1.36; 2038,1.70 0853,1.42; 2115,1.68 0934,1.46; 2152,1.63 1017,1.49; 2230,1.54 1102,1.50; 2312,1.43 1152,1.50 0000,1.30; 1250,1.48 0100,1.18; 1400,1.48 0039 0217,1.10; 1518,1.51 0139 0345,1.09; 1631,1.57 0235 0500,1.15; 1733,1.65 0326 0600,1.24; 1827,1.71 0414 0650,1.32; 1914,1.73 0457 0735,1.40; 1956,1.72 0537 0817,1.45; 2034,1.67 0615 0858,1.48; 2110,1.59 0651 0935,1.48; 2144,1.49 0728 1012,1.47; 2216,1.38 0804 1049,1.45; 2249,1.27 0843 1128,1.41; 2326,1.16 0923 1212,1.37 1006 0010,1.06; 1305,1.32 1051 0111,0.99; 1414,1.30 1139 0046 0237,0.96; 1528,1.32 1231 0133 0359,1.00; 1631,1.37
0034,0.42; 1157,0.36 0110,0.35; 1238,0.29 0143,0.29; 1317,0.23 0215,0.23; 1357,0.20 0248,0.19; 1437,0.18 0323,0.17; 1520,0.20 0359,0.17; 1605,0.25 0437,0.20; 1656,0.33 0519,0.25; 1754,0.42 0607,0.31; 1907,0.49 0705,0.36; 2034,0.52 0815,0.39; 2200,0.48 0931,0.38; 2311,0.39 1041,0.33 0006,0.30; 1142,0.26 0051,0.22; 1234,0.20 0131,0.17; 1321,0.17 0207,0.15; 1405,0.16 0241,0.15; 1447,0.20 0314,0.17; 1529,0.26 0345,0.21; 1610.0.33 0415,0.27; 1653,0.42 0447,0.33; 1740,0.50 0523,0.40; 1836,0.56 0606,0.47; 1947,0.60 0704,0.53; 2111,0.59 0818,0.56; 2222,0.54 0934,0.54; 2314,0.46
Times are Eastern Standard. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology.
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Byron Bay goes for the double at AFL grandfinal day at Cavanbah The senior Byron Bay AFL sides have given themselves the chance of double premiership wins this Saturday when the season comes to a head at the Cavanbah Sports Centre. The firsts cemented their favourite status to take the flag with a strong win over the Ballina Bombers, 18.6-114 –4.7-31, in a semifinal played two weeks ago. In this Saturday’s grandfinal the Byron Magpies will battle ‘arch rivals’ Tweed Coast Tigers, after the northern team pulled off an upset win and beat the Bombers 8.12-60–9.2-56 on the weekend, club president Michael Young said. But the Ballina reservegrade side has prevailed and will get their chance to win the flag when they take on the Magpies reserve in Saturday’s curtain raiser. The Magpies and the Ca-
vanbah Centre will also be hosting the women’s grandfinal between Ballina and Lismore. Both the Magpies’ teams won the last premierships in their respective grades. ‘The club isn’t confident [of winning back-to-back twin premierships] but we are really excited. We have put in truck loads of work making sure we are prepared,’ Michael said. ‘We encourage the local community to come down and support their local teams. If you barrack for Byron wear black and white to show your support,’ he said.
Grandfinal day Saturday September 9: Reserves: Byron Bay v Ballina – 10.15am Womens: Lismore v Ballina – 12.15pm Seniors: Byron Bay v Tweed – 2.15pm
Byron Red Devils to battle Marists in first women’s tag-league grandfinal
The Byron Bay (red) women’s tag-league team had a good win over Murwillumbah last weekend to earn a place in the first grandfinal of the inaugural Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League competiton. Photo supplied
The Byron Bay Red Devils women’s tag-league has qualified for the competition’s first grandfinal after a strong 20–4 win over Murwillumbah on the weekend. The She-Devils will have plenty to do when they come
up against Marist Women in the final as they have lost to them twice in the season. Most recently in a semifinal when they were beaten 12–0 playing away in Ballina. The She-Devils finished the regular season in second
place behind Marist Women. Red Devils committee member Ben Webber is a keen follower of the women’s team and said they will have to change it up if they are going to get a win over the form team in the grandfinal.
Rams reserves battle for grandfinal berth All Girl Surfriders make most
of friendly waves Crystal Cylinders
Joel Wood sealed the Rams’ win with goal number three. Words and pics Dogwhistle
There were mixed fortunes for the Northern Hotel Rams in Saturday’s preliminary fnals at Byron Bay. The Reserve Grade Rams met a very determined Richmond Rovers and were unlucky to concede first against the run of play. Rovers fired up at their early lead and fought hard to keep it for the remainder of the half. A soaring header from Kazuhiro Tsukamoto early in the second half equalised for the Rams, and Rovers were again under pressure. A second Rovers’ goal inspired the Lismore boys to dig deep in the final 10 minutes and they carried their lead to the final whistle. The Rams Reserves now need a win over Lismore Thistles this Saturday at 3pm
at the Recreation Grounds to make it to another grandfinal against Rovers. The Premier Division Rams had what was widely described as an ‘intense’ battle with neighbours Bangalow in the main event of the day. In one of the Rams’ toughest encounters this season, the Byron boys fought hard for the full 90 minutes to contain the passionate Bluedogs. Gianluca Bongiovanni opened for the Rams 13 minutes in off a cross from Aaron Walker, but an equaliser in the final minute of the first half kept the Dogs fighting hard. But the Rams got two more to seal the win and a grandfinal. Bangalow will now face Rovers again this weekend to decide who will meet Byron in the grand final in Lismore on September 16.
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The Lennox Head All Girls Surfriders had another fabulous day for their August club round. ‘We were treated with peaky, 0.5-metre waves, clear water, and very little wind until the finals. It was great to have a wave that suited all levels, allowing everyone to get some awesome rides,’ reported Ebony Sanataria and Maz Pentecost. ‘Those who were lucky enough to score a set wave definitely made the most of them. Numbers were down for sign-on so all divisions had a heat then straight to finals except the Opens, who had 3 heats, semis then finals. ‘Those who were lucky enough to score a set wave definitely made the most of them. ‘There was some excellent surfing by a number of the girls, great to see Marika Ilic make another semi in Opens and Christina Dunne in the Longboards cracked two fabulous set waves in her heat. Congratulations to the junior beginner girls who went ‘out the back’ and caught some of their best waves so far.
Results Junior Beginners: Mahia
Nyxie Ryan works her magic. Photo Smith/NSW
Adams, Amalia Cook. Senior Beginners: Nardeen Fry, Danielle Thompson, Emma Louise, Milica Music. Senior Intermediates: Debbie Gordon, Jenna Menzies, Melissa Wright, Sylvie Hoarau. Longboards: Maz Pentecost, Marg Bryant, Christina Dunne. Opens: Nyxie Ryan, Sophie Shelton, Ebony Santamaria, Jane Collins.
Fundraiser Four local Lennox Head junior surfers who have qualified for the Australian Surfing Titles will benefit from a fundraising afternoon to be held at Club Lennox this Sunday September 10 at 3pm.
The surfers, ranging in age from 13 to 15 years old are Nyxie Ryan, Jai Glinderman, Jack O’Brien and Kobi Curtis. A monster multiple-draw raffle will be held with more than 70 prizes to be won with a value of $3,500. Please come along and support the local groms who will be heading down to Culburra on the NSW south coast in November to represent the far north coast. Nyxie Ryan and Kobi Curtis will be representing Byron Bay High School in the Mark Richards Shield competition as part of the Australian School Surfing Titles while Ryan, Glinderman and O’Brien will be competing in the individual Australian Junior Titles.
‘They’ll have to come up with a different gameplan, change the point of attack, otherwise the Marist Women will be ready for them,’ he said. Kick-off – 10.30am, Kingsford Smith Park, Ballina.
Banora Point Public School go to Sydney for state AFL Knock-out competition Banora Point Public School is flying the flag for the north coast in the state primary schools Aussie Rules knockout, which will be decided in Sydney early this week. They are one of only three schools from regional NSW and the only one from the coast to make the cut into the final four. The state primary schools (NSWPSAA – NSW Primary Schools Sports Association) finals was contested at the Blacktown International Sportspark in Sydney’s West on Monday. The Banora Point Public outfit with be taking on Griffith East Public School and Deniliquin South from the AFL stronghold of the Riverina and Sydney side Kings Langley Public School. They are competing for the Tony Lockett Shield honouring the prodigious goalkicking Swan who this year offered some personal guidance to Swan Buddy Franklin who last weekend sealed another Coleman Medal with a breathtaking ten-goal haul. Results available in The Echo next week.
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Ballina score double and charge Team Wright wins the women’s fours at Brunswick Bowling Club into the rugby grandfinals Ross Kendall
A big double-barrel effort has seen two Ballina teams win through in style to the grandfinals of the Far North Coast Rugby Union competition. On Saturday afternoon Ballina first grade put an end to the dreams of the Byron Bay’s top side, beating them 44–24. The game was a lot closer than the scoreline suggested and at half-time Byron trailed by 13–10, Ballina coach Andrew Fraser said. ‘The first 40 minutes was a dogged affair,’ he said. ‘Byron Bay played with great spirit and attitude, but in the second half we were a little more patient and were able to take advantage of the opportunities and score points. We were fortunate in that regard,’ Andrew said. ‘It was a great team effort for a group young in age and experience. ‘One of the best things about the win was that it wasn’t about any standout individual performance, but a big group effort. ‘It is really exciting to see a group of young players making the most of their opportunities,’ he said. The Ballina reserves also had a good day beating local rivals Lennox Head 62–14.
Ballina scored six tries to finish Byron Bay’s rugby season on the weekend. Photo supplied
Again it was a standout second-half performance where Ballina put on 43 unanswered points that separated the sides.
Title holders Despite the big day for Ballina they have a lot to do this weekend in the finals where they take on the reigning premiers in both grades. In the reserves, the Ballina versus Mullumbimby grandfinal is a rematch of last year, where the Mullum Moonshiners proved too strong. In the firsts Ballina has even more to do to dislodge favourites Wollongbar-Alstonville, who have won the
trophy for the last three years running. ‘It is all well and good to make the finals, but really it’s all about going on to win it,’ Andrew said. It suited Ballina to go into the final as underdogs as the pressure would be on the experienced side to deliver another premiership, he said. The Ballina team is bumped and bruised but injury free, and hoping to name a full squad for the final encounter. All the action this Saturday is at Crozier Park in Lismore from 1.50pm. Check Facebook for details about supporter buses.
Judy Wright and her team won the Brunswick Heads Women’s Bowling Club Open Fours Championship held last week. Judy and team members Jenny Meinel (third), Marcia Crichton (lead) and Bev Gawned (second) started well and were able to bowl their way to a strong lead, according to publicity officer Kerry Dexter. Their opponents Darilyn Guest (skipper), Eveline Marks (third), Joy Kearney (second) and Sherril Pearce (lead) managed to fight back, but in the end Judy’s four ended the contest with a convincing win.
Mullum bowls Last Saturday saw the beginning of the Mullumbimby Consistency Super Series, a
Women’s Fours champions (L to R): Judy Wright, Jenny Meinel, Marcia Crichton and Bev Gawned. Photo supplied
four-week event with a prize pool of $1,000. In Pool A of the handicap event Scott Hogan is in the lead followed by Geoff Flick, Ilona Pettendy, Trent Foreman, Michael Burke, Allan Bartlett, and Rose Wainwright. Pool B sees Andrew Moroney leading followed by Michael Lardi, Shane Knight, Larry Henry, Adam Mc-
Kenzie, Bernie O’Hearn and Mark Hogan. In Pool C, Ian Weir leads, followed by Terry Fenwick, Mark Holton, Jamie Ewin, Ross Graham, Sean Doherty and Phill Brassington. In Pool D, Mike Nicholls is the leader followed by Richie Northcott, Bob Rose, Clint Marsh, Ben Leeson, Troy Creighton and George McKenzie.
Shores United get through despite losses Shores United Mens first division lost a heartbreaker on Saturday against the minor premiers South Lismore. It was 0–0 after normal and extra time, but Souths won 5–3 on penalties. The seventh division are into the grandfinal after a 3–2 win over Mullumbimby. The fourths were well beaten by Mullum 4–0; however, like the firsts, live to fight again next weekend.
Utku (in red) scored a cracker with three minutes to go to get the sevenths a win against Mullum. Photo supplied
Junior Beez shine at State Cup in Newcastle Jenny Ogle
Junior Beez U/14 and U/16 boys and U/14 girls all had great tournaments at the Waratah League State Cup held in Newcastle in late August. The U/14 boys wrapped up
a great representative season with a strong showing at the Cup finishing equal third. They left it all on the court with two strong victories against Griffith and Central Coast with their only loss coming in an absolute nailbiter against Blacktown.
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Unfortunately, that loss kept them out of the grandfinal. Their list of achievements for 2017 is impressive. They won both the Seaside Classic in Port Macquarie and the Bronwyn Vigour’s Challenge in Coffs Harbour convincingly. Third in the Premier Division at Country Championships in Terrigal, and they ended up Minor Premiers in the Northern Junior Waratah League. They not only grew individually as athletes but as a strong, cohesive team. 2018 will definitely be one to watch.
U/16 boys With wins against Bathurst and Gosford and an admirable performance against Sydney Comets the U/16 boys consolidated their position as one of the elite country teams in NSW. Playing their unique blend of entertaining, fierce and un-
Isis Crawford in action for the Beez against North Sydney playing for the State Cup. Photo supplied
selfish ball, it has been a joy to watch the players develop as athletes and young men and represent themselves and BBBA so admirably.
U/14 girls The 2017 U/14 girls NJL Championship-winning Beez Basketball team faced Metro
Junior League D2 runners-up North Sydney Bears in their first game of the State Cup. This was an amazing game and with Byron out to an early lead 21–14; the Bears stormed back and tied the game at halftime. The final quarter saw two Beez players foul out with
four minutes remaining and down by eight points. With only four on the court to close the game, the Beez swarmed and got within one basket with only seconds to go, finally going down 70–66, to a very relieved and shocked North Sydney Bears. The Beez also played Cootamundra, who finished runners-up for the weekend to Albury Cougars, in a very tough game. They were simply unable to compete for four quarters, which led to an easy win for Cootamundra. The final game against Sydney City Comets was a great way to finish the weekend, as the Beez and Comets went basket for basket until the last quarter, when the Beez exploded for 27 points to shut out the game 60–37 in a fantastic team effort. Thank you to all the parents and sponsors for their support this season.
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Assisted dying Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. For more information phone Elaine 07 5580 8215.
Art exhibition Art exhibition being held by four local artists. Artwork for sale from 23 August at Kirra Hill school and community centre on the top of Kirra Hill, behind the big eagle. 9am till 4pm Monday to Friday. 0414 376 057.
#StartupByron Meetup Is this Thursday 7 September 5.30pm at The Sun Bistro (Byron Arts & Industry
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Neighbourhood Centre Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and offers a range of services and activities. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy art, music, games, great food and more. Call reception on 6684 1286 and discover what is on offer.
Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.
Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality respite care to a broad range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com.au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.
Meditation Buddhist meditation teaching and practice now at the living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6-7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela, 0438 858 842 or mishaele@si.org.au. Dzogchen Meditation and Study Group 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Contact Didi 0408 008 769 for more info. Byron Mindfulness-Insight Meditation Sangha & Pairoj Brahma 7pm–9pm Tuesdays at The Yurt, Temple Byron www. templebyron.com. No fees. Andrew 0426 119 171, Pairoj 0423 241 916. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30 – 8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John-0428 991189.
Alateen Meeting Alateen meet 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. al-anon.org.au
Estate). Whether you’re an existing entrepreneur or wantrepreneur, just connecting with what’s happening in Byron Bay and the region, #StartupByron Meetup is a free, open and inclusive group focused on connecting anyone interested in startups in a casual setting – #juststart. Register via startinno.com/ events/startupbyron-meetup.
History’. Visitors and new members welcome. Ring 6685 1732.
5.30pm on Wednesday 27 September at Ocean Shores Tavern. Membership renewals now due. Enquiries: 0429 803 561.
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At our next meeting on 12 September at 10am in the RSL, Mullumbimby, our guest speaker will be Warren HastingsHarris. Subject: Otto von Bismarck. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.
Social group for over-60s. A group of likeminded local singles who meet every month for lunch at a local hotel. We play cards, walk, and meet for coffee. Next lunch will be at Lennox Head on Sunday 10 September. Interested in joining us? Ring Natalie 0498 480 373.
Mullumbimby branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) meets Wednesday 13 September at 10am at the CWA Rooms. Bring a plate. New members welcome. Info: Jenny 6684 7282 or Sue 6684 1675.
Quota Club
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Quota Club of Brunswick Valley will be holding a craft show, 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
Murder, Mayhem and Paint: the disturbing story of Walter Sickert. Presented by Michael Howard will attempt to untangle the truth of the claim that this well renowned artist was responsible for the murders attributed to the infamous Jack the Ripper. Doors open at 6pm and the presentation will begin at 6.30pm. Guests welcome ($25 includes wine and light supper).
Uniting Church Op Shop open Saturday 8am till 12 noon. Huge spring clearance. All clothing half price. Summer and winter clothing including jeans.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) mothers’ support group next meeting is on Thursday 14 September at 10am at St John’s Hall, Murwillumbah Road, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: Jan on 0431 477 445.
Orchid show Orchid show at Mullumbimby ExServices Club on 8 and 9 September. Enter your orchids in the show by 6pm on Thursday 7 September. Phone Penny on 6680 1600.
BV U3A U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday forum 12 September 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Alan Maclean: ‘A Topic on Australian Social
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.
Baby massage At the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre. Friday mornings, weekly, baby massage classes for expectant and new parents and carers. Gold coin contribution. Bookings essential. Linda 0411985557
Junior chess club The Mullum junior chess club meets after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. All ages, all standards, encouragement and professional coaching. Ph Mike 6684 6281.
Language exchange Byron language exchange club is a free conversation meet up held twice a month in Byron Bay. Contact Paola info@ clacademy.com.au, and don’t forget to mention the language you want practice. Volunteers welcome.
Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Sts Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and Fridays 10-12 and market Saturdays 9-1. Discover your local history, join our team – 6684 4367. Bangalow Museum & Tea Room open Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm, Cnr Ashton & Deacon Sts Bangalow. Volunteers sought, please contact the museum 6687 2183.
Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support
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Library friends
Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Jiddu Krishnamurti, religious philosopher, author and educator. Thursday 7 September, 1–3pm, Uniting Church, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Celia 6684 3623.
Byron Friends of the Libraries present Anna Middleton in conversation with Candi Baker, Friday 27 October at Bangalow Heritage House. $10 includes drink and nibbles. Bookings essential: wwwbyronbayfol.com or at Bangalow Newsagency on 6687 1396.
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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.
Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.
Craft group
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.
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 Mullumbimby CWA Rooms each 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month throughout 2017. New handicrafters welcome. Enquiries Margaret Mudge 6684 2956.
Carers’ support Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre.
Byron Bay Garden Club meeting at 1.30pm, Saturday 9 September, Pandanus Room, Byron Services Club. Lunch at 12.30pm. New members welcome. Enquiries to Jeni on 0439 344 281.
Peace day
Breastfeeding
WIRES WIRES is recruiting! Training coming in September that will teach you to rescue and provide emergency care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Enrol now on 6628 1898 or see http://wiresnr.org/ Helping.html.
Thursday 21 September, meet at 2pm at the Peace Pole in Byron Bay for music, peace flame, dances of international peace, and see doves released as a symbol of peace. Bring musical, artistic or message contribution. Wear white (optional). Then 4pm at 5 Carlyle St, Uniting Hall, for music and speakers. Film The Coming War on China by 6.30pm. Enquiries harmonyhealing@hotmail.com FB messenger Shamana Marshall.
Lismore Public School Previously called The Demonstration School and East Lismore Public School, Lismore Public School will be holding an open afternoon and an anniversary dinner on 16 September. Contact Jean Berry, née Black, on 2017lps75yearreunion@gmail.com or 0414 794 380.
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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.
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CoDA Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a worldwide network of groups of men and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information visit www.codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.
$500 GRANTS SEPT 2017 The Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby are offering
MONTHLY GRANTS up to $500 These grants can be applied for by any Not-For-Profit organisation or group which supports our local community within the Byron Shire (except Bangalow who have their own Lions Club) i.e. Church groups, health groups, local charities, service groups, any humanitarian purposes. Must benifit our community. These grants will be offered each month. Contact the Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby PO Box 12 Mullumbimby Email: clairejharris999@gmail.com An application will be sent to you. Applications must be received by date shown on the application. No grants were awarded in August because the Community benefit requirement was not met Unsuccessful applications do not carry forward, a new application is required. Any questions phone Tony Cornell 6680 2011 Joan Towers 0400 484 419 or Claire Harris 6680 3707
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1. Japanese warriors (6) 5. Mixed drink, originally whisky and soda (8) 9. Sample, typical example (8) 10. Rectangle (6) 11. Making or applying organic fertiliser (10) 13. Berserk, out of control (4) 14. A place or situation (4) 15. A type of stone fruit preserve (7,3) 18. Island territory of the USA in the Atlantic (6,4) 20. Throw, lob (4) 21. Review written material (4) 23. To or on the lower floors (10) 25. Nobel prize-winning Russian physiologist who pioneered work on reflexes (6) 26. Small tool used by manicurists (4,4) 28. Openly, frankly (8) 29. The drink of the gods (6)
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While the rest of the world moves forward with medicinal cannabis, Australia moves at a snail’s pace. Olivia Newton-John has just come out in support; she told Newscorp it helped her during her second fight against breast cancer. While there is a ‘pathway’ for the prescription of medicinal cannabis, it’s being slowed down by law enforcers and drug alarmists who appear incapable of learning how to tell the difference between the psychoactive plant and the medicinal non-psychoactive one. Perhaps they need to ask how it’s done overseas? Q Q Q Q
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Congrats to local building company Balanced Earth, who just took out the Master Builders NSW award for Energy Efficient Building in Sydney. They constructed a Possum Creek home from hempcrete, which is one of the most thermally efficient building materials available. For more see www.balancedearthbuilding.com. Q Q Q Q
80 years of dancing and still strong! Tootie (Elspeth) Dunn, 82, has been leading the Bay Belles for the last 12 years and they can be found tapping their feet every Monday at Byron’s Senior Citizens Hall at the top end of Marvell Street. Elspeth also played swing paino in the halls around the district for many years. Pictured are The Belles, comprising Maureen, Becky, Nancy, Carol and Judith. The group is unable to find a suitable venue for a Friday class. If you can help, please contact Cas Lloyd on 0468 453 344. Photo Jeff ‘Tip Dunce I’m No Kiwi’ Dawson
Parents take note: keep an eye out for any sharp-edged fidget spinners in backpacks or around the house. Local police have seized a number of sharp-edged fidget spinners from schools. Prohibited weapons carry a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 14 years, they say, although of course a thirteen-year-old with a fidget spinner is unlikely to receive that.
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Ultra-right-wing politicians and pundits tell us small government works best, yet the military industrial complex continues to bloat without much accountability under their watch. Another cornerstone value of the hard right is that personal liberties should not be interfered with. So what goes on in a private bedroom between consenting adults is no business of the state, right?
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Just remember that while you vote for politicians once every four or three years, big businesses, no matter how toxic they are, get to influence politics regularly. According to the publicly available diaries of NSW ministers, Santos Mining held a meeting with the planning minister Anthony Roberts (Liberal) on April 3, 2017 to discuss the ‘NSW market.’ And on May 16, the minister met with the NSW Minerals Council to discuss ‘NSW planning policy.’ These are the same clowns who want environmental charities to be banned from using more than 10 per cent of their expenditure on advocacy.
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