Byron Shire Echo – Issue 32.19 – 18/10/2017

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Departing shots at Greens from founding member A draft policy supplied to The ‘More sorrow than anger,’ is how former councillor and Greens par- Echo by Tabart included positions ty member Tom Tabart describes and recommendations on the Byron his parting words on the Byron Shire sewerage plants and re-use isGreens as he leaves the area for sues, holiday let/Airbnb, the Myocum tip, North Byron Parklands and Geelong in Victoria. Tabart portrays a largely disen- Byron traffic management issues. The document reads, ‘The abgaged Greens membership with Greens councillors uninterested in sence of effective community enparticipating in monthly meetings. gagement policies has been highly Greens policy positions on con- problematic in Byron… In other tentious local issues are also being cases, community opposition to the proposed outcome has been igstalled by the mayor, he claims. The Greens, along with other left nored, as in the case of the Brun-leaning councillors, won a thumping swick Heads Caravan Parks and Yelmajority at the 2016 Council election. gun (Parklands).’ ‘Council is currently reviewing Tabart told The Echo, ‘All three Greens councillors are still very much its community engagement policy under mayor Simon Richardson’s in- and the Greens should engage with fluence,’ he says, ‘as they have virtually this process and adopt its own preno background in council realpolitik. ferred policy.’ General manager Ken Gainger runs them like a clockwork train.’ With claims of around 200 Tabart says he came to Byron in Greens members, Tabart says the 1992 on a yacht and lived in Bruns monthly meetings are ‘lucky to get harbour for a year. 20 regulars, who think mayor Si‘Byron Greens were founded in mon Richardson is wonderful be- 1993 by Ian Cohen, Jo Faith, Jan Barcause of his media presence.’ ham, Sandra Heilpern, Duncan Dey, ‘The older hard-core members Richard Staples, the odd other and are largely engaged with state mat- myself after the ’93 federal election. ters and organising elections. They Jo Faith was our first candidate.’ would really rather not know what ‘The Byron, Ballina and Tweed Simon and his three novice fol- Greens all came from this start. lowers are up to – at the last group ‘Until the end of the Barham term meeting no councillor attended.’ as mayor, the group ran on a reasonTabart says along with himself, able consensus model regarding polChris Harris Jones, former MLC icy, and then Simon became mayor.’ and mayor Jan Barham, they have Asked if Tabart’s assessment was been ‘blindsided by general disin- an accurate portrayal, mayor Simon terest and the mayor’s filibustering’ Richardson told The Echo, ‘I won’t over their attempts to introduce pol- comment on every one of Tom’s aticy positions for the Byron Greens. tacks as I respect his work on behalf ‘It looks like this will now floun- the Greens over many years, though der,’ he said. continued on page 3

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Unity ticket over mega food hub concerns There appears to be consensus between a local Nationals Party MLC and the Greens that a massive Bangalow food hub proposal, located on Lismore Road opposite the industrial estate, is not appropriate for the area. The potential effect on Bangalow’s vulnerable koala population was

raised in NSW parliament by Greens MLC Dawn Walker last week, and Ben Franklin, parliamentary secretary for northern NSW has told The Echo that he did not ‘believe that it should proceed’ at the location. A recent public meeting held by the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JPPP) heard from many concerned

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Tales of employee exploitation and how to avoid it Paul Bibby

Michael* needed a job and he needed one fast. With just $3 left in his bank account, the young traveller went from shop to shop in the Shire asking the owners and managers if they had any work going. A day or two later, the owner of a local takeaway hired him as a casual on the front counter, offering plenty of hours and payment in cash. It wasn’t until weeks later that Michael realised that the $15 hourly rate he was getting was way below the minimum wage. ‘I was doing ridiculous hours during the night… working with mad drunk customers who were coming in,’ he says. ‘I think when you really need the money, you just say “thank you” even if it’s a low wage and it’s all off the books. ‘I didn’t realise it was below minimum wage.’ For many in the Shire, Michael’s story is all too familiar. A series of interviews conducted by The Echo with local hospitality workers and the Northern Rivers Legal Centre has revealed that, despite government promises to crack down on exploitation, the practice remains alive and well within some businesses. The workers, mostly in their 20s and 30s, said they

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had experienced underpayment of wages, unpaid overtime, unpaid and underpaid work trials, and poor working conditions. Some also expressed concern about cuts to weekend and public holiday penalty rates, which will now go ahead unhindered after a union challenge was defeated in the Federal Court last week. However, the workers The Echo interviewed stressed that there were many fair and decent employers in the local hospitality industry who deserved to be acknowledged. ‘In the other places I’ve worked, I was treated much better,’ Michael says of his experience after he left the takeaway outlet about a month after starting. ‘You can see the difference straight away when you find a good place.’

40% of workforce Figures from Byron Shire Council show that the food and accommodation indus-

tries are among the largest employers in the Shire. They form part of the socalled ‘household services’ employment category, which accounts for nearly 40 per cent of the total workforce of the Shire. Those employed in the industry span a range of ages and backgrounds, from overseas students fresh off the plane to long-standing locals raising children and grandchildren in the Shire. An audit of accommodation, pubs, taverns and bars conducted across the northern rivers by the FairWork Ombudsman in 2013 found that 18 per cent had broken the rules relating to payment of staff. And in the 2015–16 financial year, the Ombudsman recovered $111,755 for 87 workers in the RichmondTweed region.

Vulnerable at risk According to the principal solicitor from the Northern Rivers Legal Centre, Ken Beilby, young people and re-

cent migrants are the most vulnerable to exploitation. ‘It’s the under 25s, the backpackers and other travellers – anyone who’s in a vulnerable position because they really need the money or they don’t know what the law is,’ he said. ‘People from those groups are also often a bit reluctant to come forward because they’re afraid that they’ll be blacklisted and be unable to get another job.’ Mr Beilby said that underpayment of wages was a common complaint among those who came to the legal centre with allegations of exploitation. ‘I’ve seen someone who was being paid for 15 hours of work per week when they were actually working 38 to 40 hours a week,’ he said. There was also a lot of ‘off-the-books’ work, which became a serious problem in cases where an accident occurred and the worker wasn’t covered for workplace injury. Mr Beilby said there were also problems with employers asking people to do lengthy work trials for little or no pay prior to hiring them. ‘We’ve had a run of clients who were forced to do unpaid work trials,’ he said. ‘Typically the employer requests that the person do a free trial so they can assess their skills. Then they would keep them working for five or six hours and then they might not get the job at the end of it.’ ‘It’s basically a way of getting a bit of extra help without paying for it.’

Cafe trial A local woman, who asked not to be named, said that the owner of a local cafe had asked her to come in to do two ‘trial shifts’ as a kitchen hand at well below

the minimum wage. She then discovered that the position was being advertised again in the following week’s paper. ‘At that point I didn’t know what the law was about trials,’ the woman said. ‘But I didn’t feel good about it. I felt that it wasn’t fair.’ The woman said that when she went back to the cafe to talk to the owner and express her feelings about what happened, the owner gave her a few extra dollars and told her that the first shift hadn’t been a ‘real trial’.

Know your rights Mr Beilby said this type of experience was not uncommon and that the best defence was to know your legal rights. ‘A trial is supposed to be a way for an employer to assess the skills of a potential employee, so it shouldn’t be any longer than the time it takes to determine that – usually no more than a couple of hours. ‘If you’re being asked to come in for a second shift you should be paid at the normal rate.’ The northern rivers regional manager of the NSW Business Chamber, Jane Laverty, said that while there were some unscrupulous hospitality employers in the region, this was a ‘small group’ within the industry. ‘I think it’s a small group of rogue operators who get known in the community and generally don’t last long,’ Ms Laverty said. ‘We promote widely to our members about the importance of being an employer of choice in order to get and retain the best staff. ‘And the bottom line is that to be an employer an of choice you have to treat your employees well.’

Penalty rate cuts While the impact of exploitation in the local hospitality industry may be limited to a relatively small number of businesses, the cuts to penalty rates will almost certainly be felt more widely. They will affect hundreds of full and part-time workers

in pubs, holiday accommodation, fast food outlets and retail, particularly those who rely on Sunday penalty rates to make ends meet. Those who work in restaurants and cafes outside of the region’s hotels and resorts will be less severely affected because they are under a different award. However, these workers will lose hundreds of dollars in public holiday shift bonuses. ‘The services sector is the lifeblood of areas like Byron Bay,’ said Jo-Anne Schofield, the head of the union representing hospitality workers, United Voice. ‘To keep young people in the area, they need opportunities and the chance to work and build a career. These cuts are really counter to that.’ However, Ms Laverty said the cuts were necessary to help local small businesses stay open. ‘We’re finding that a lot of hospitality businesses were making decisions not to open, or to reduce their opening hours on the weekend because of the cost of paying penalty rates,’ she said. ‘Mum-and-dad operators were walking away from a day of trading and then the people they were employing don’t get any hours at all. ‘Some of the smaller towns in the region ended up being ghost towns on a Sunday because all of the shops were closed.’ Ms Laverty acknowledged that it was difficult for local hospitality workers to stay living in the Shire because their lower wages weren’t keeping up with rising rents and other living costs. However, she said the solution was greater diversity in the local economy so that a greater number of well-paid jobs were available. ‘Because we’re very reliant on tourism and health, we have more people on low wages than other regions,’ she said. ‘If we can have a greater diversity of industries then there’s going to be a greater number of better-paying jobs available.’ Q *Not his real name.

Calls for info on Main Arm robberies Aslan Shand

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have been reported to the police and two boys possibly around 16 to 17 years old were sighted in the vicinity of one of the robberies. The thefts appear to have happened between the first week of August and the

second week of September with at least nine properties broken into and an honesty box stolen. Anyone with information is requested to call the police or contact the group of concerned residents on mariecli@tpg.com.au.

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Curtain call on another big film fest Another successful Byron Bay Film Festival was waved goodbye on Sunday, as movie buffs celebrated its 11th year. Caught on closing night were David Wenham, whose directorial debut movie Elipsis touched the delighted audience. The quirky love story is set against the picturesque Sydney backdrop. Meanwhile Mullum local, Yossi Ginsberg, and his children Cayam and Shalem, were in the audience to watch Daniel Radcliffe portray Yossi’s real-life horror story in Jungle, set in the wilds of the Amazon. BBFF spanned ten days in six venues and featured over 175 independent films, and attracted filmmakers and filmlovers from all over the world.

The first stage of a new Goonengerry reserve and walking track will open this Friday October 20. The Byrangery Grass Reserve now features natives after the camphor laurels were removed. Reserve trust president Val Hodgson says, ‘Through the hard work and fundraising efforts of the local residents and the Trust’s volunteers, with the addition of grants from the Department of

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what appears to be the majority view of the community. Mr Franklin said, ‘After receiving overwhelming negative feedback from the community and meeting with a range of local residents at the proposed site on September 15, it was clear to me that the size of the project is not in line with community expectations.’ ‘The village community of Bangalow is unique and its character and amenity must be preserved,’ he said.

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‘For me, there are just too many concerns about the potential impact on the local environment, extra traffic, and the general impact on the local community for it to be supported,’ Mr Franklin said. However Mr Franklin says he strongly supports the development of a food precinct in the northern rivers. ‘I have had a range of discussions with community leaders across the northern rivers and am advised that there are other shires that

have shown a high level of interest to have this precinct within their borders,’ he said. ‘I hope that the proponents of the project look seriously at moving the food hub to another location in our region. ‘In a nutshell, I believe this is an example of “great idea, wrong place”,’ he said. Meanwhile Greens MLC Dawn Walker says the proposal ‘will result in a significant loss of RU1 agricultural land, a large increase in local traffic and negative impacts on

the local koala population if it proceeds at the proposed scale’. ‘That’s why I’ve called on JRPP to reject the Bangalow mega food-hub DA in its current form in state parliament. ‘Given koalas on the north coast have almost halved over the last 20 years, it’s vital that we started recognising and protecting each koala population from urban expansion, especially as they become more fragmented and have less opportunity to recover as their numbers decline.’

Lands and other government grants, we have been able to make a real difference to this important piece of community land.’ The field day will showcase the 20-year project and provide an opportunity to hear stories of the Reserve’s history and wildlife. The open day will be held from 9am till 3pm. For more information contact Alison on 6626 7028 or email alison. ratcliffe@byron.nsw.gov.au.

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Departing barbs at Greens as founding member leaves continued from page 1

I have a different interpretation of things.’ ‘I believe however, that regardless of his consistent criticisms of me, pretty much since day one as mayor I have remained respectfully silent; his dismissal of councillors and seemingly every Byron Greens member except a couple who agree with him should be defended.’ The Echo also asked the mayor that given the Greens are now a year into the Council term, ‘are you comfortable with all decisions made thus far, including whether they were transparent, fully informed and included community engagement?’ He replied, ‘The great work, commitment and passion our Greens members have for this Shire has been unwavering. From our group’s birth to our present. ‘In fact, since we moved meetings to Ocean Shores, our attendance at meetings is generally consistently higher than when I first joined a decade ago. The diversity of our members is greater; our

Former Greens councillor Tom Tabart.

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membership has grown significantly over the last five years and our members’ willingness to roll up our sleeves with actions to match our words has also grown. The Byron Greens are a group of wonderful people with a wonderful commitment to our community, our Shire and our planet. ‘I do share far more sentiments of Tom’s than a passive observer may believe. For example, I share his desire for Council to develop a better community engagement policy and I’m stoked to be able to share that we will shortly achieve this. ‘I convened a community policy development group to work alongside Council to

literally go over every line of our previous two policies. ‘[We kept] the best components, and established [better and] clear directions for staff to know what types of engagement are required for each type and level of activity. ‘For example, what communication and engagement should be done for a development that is significant on a Shire level, right down to one that is insignificant even in a localised part of the Shire. ‘This has been worked upon by community leaders and representatives from across the Shire and both the community and Council will benefit from this work. ‘I also am incredibly proud and impressed by the stellar

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work done so far by my fellow Greens councillors. ‘They are tackling some hard issues with courage, intelligence and love for Byron Shire at the heart of each decision. I sat next to Tom Tabart for my first four years on Council and learned a lot from him and my respect for his efforts on behalf of our Shire remains intact. ‘I wish him well on his next stage of life in Victoria.’

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Mullum affordable ecovillage proposed Feds lob $3m at Ballina airport Malcolm Price

Gentrification and the housing boom have impacted significantly on our community. Young adults and families, older people, especially women, and people with limited incomes, have been displaced or locked into extreme housing stress. There are virtually no stable, low-cost, affordable housing options to rent or buy. Even the many recently created backyard ‘granny flats’ have tended to be appropriated for short-term Airbnb rental. The result is rapid destructive change in our small community, forcing people with limited financial means to move away from their social networks or live in poverty. Social Habitat Housing Inc is proposing a community-led, not-for-profit, tinyhouse ecovillage and affordable-living project that will be environmentally sustainable and genuinely low cost. The first village is proposed to be located on council-owned land adjoining the Mullumbimby Community Garden. The heart of the housing model uses a reinvention of the ‘manufactured home estate’ to create three hamlets of approximately 50 dwellings each. Low-cost housing will be achieved by small energyefficient modular dwellings (30–120sqm), on small lots of 100–200sqm. At the heart

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of each hamlet, there will be both a physical and virtual community hub including: • An internet platform/ app to help manage ‘affordable living’ community services, such as power and telecommunications; • A village green; • A large community shed that houses a community kitchen, workshop; up to 100kW of solar panels on the roof and rental work space; • Streets will be planted with fruit trees; and • The surrounding verge of each hamlet managed as food gardens, either communal or rental allotments. The overall compactness of each hamlet site means it is relatively low cost to provide this supporting infrastructure. The initial project will transform the degraded, councilowned cow paddock beyond and around the Mullumbimby Community Gardens. It begins by digging out ex-

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isting sedimented waterways to restore natural flows and detention on the floodplain. The earth will be deposited to form three raised human habitat islands that sit above all future floods. The remainder will be restored as natural wetland and Melaleuca forest for passive recreation, beauty and improved environmental function. Our development model is based on partnerships – it is not for profit and uses a transparent accounting system. Overall ownership of the site is maintained within a community land trust or equivalent that provides annual income to the land owner (Council), as well as rules for transfer of property that maintain long-term affordability of dwellings outside of the normal speculative property market. A public presentation on the proposal will be held on October 25, 5–6pm at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Register your interest or do survey at www.shh. socialhabitat.com.au. Q Malcolm Price is from Social Habitat.

The federal government has chipped in $3 million towards the $6.7 million construction of new roads to service the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. Ballina mayor David Wright welcomed the $3 million contribution, saying the project would also open up 30 hectares of industrial land adjacent to the airport. He said businesses that service the airport, as well as major retailers, had expressed great interest in establishing

annually by 2020.’ The work involves extending two existing access roads and the construction of a new road to enable development of the Southern Cross Industrial precinct. Ballina Shire Council will fund the balance of the $6.7 million and manage construction of the project. The Airport Boulevard development is scheduled for completion in September next year.

Law Council rejects mandatory sentencing A peak organisation representing lawyers says federal senators should reject new mandatory minimum sentencing, which will be debated this week in parliament. The Law Council of Australia’s president, Fiona McLeod SC, said, ‘While these aims are laudable, mandatory sentencing has been shown to have no effect on crime rates.’ She says it undermines

the independence of the judiciary and creates unjust and unintended consequences. The bills target sex crimes against children and firearms trafficking, and are ‘intended to better protect the Australian community from the dangers of such grievous conduct.’ Ms McLeod says mandatory sentencing ‘is always likely to trigger unintended consequences that are at odds with the intention of the laws

and fundamental principles of justice.’ ‘There is no evidence that mandatory sentencing is effective at driving down crime, but ample evidence of its long-term criminogenic effect. The US and other jurisdictions are winding back mandatory sentencing regimes because they don’t work.’ For more info visit www. lawcouncil.asn.au.

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in the precinct. Page MP Kevin Hogan (Nationals) said the construction of ‘Airport Boulevard’ at Ballina would improve access to the airport and create jobs. ‘This is great news for the entire northern rivers community,’ he said. ‘Ballina airport is one of the busiest airports in regional Australia, handling close to half a million passenger movements last year and projected to handle 700,000

posing a health risk for the home owners, but also the staff at the waste facility who sort the waste.’

Disposal kit The asbestos-testing program was an extension of the Household Asbestos Disposal Kit program that was initiated in 2015 to assist householders with disposing of small quantities of asbestos safely. Both programs are now run by Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Kyogle, Clarence Valley and

Richmond Valley councils. Residents are provided with a mask and sample bags, instructions and a pre-paid satchel to post their samples to the asbestos-testing company. The results of the test are then emailed to the resident with information. For further information on where to pick up the household asbestos testing or disposal kits contact your local council or visit the council websites. You can also contact joanne@newaste.org.au.

Belongil Creek dredging legit, Council staff say Chris Dobney

Dredging of the mouth of Belongil Creek, undertaken last week by Byron Shire Council, was carried out ‘in strict accordance with licence conditions’ imposed by the NSW government, council’s director of infrastructure services, Phil Holloway, told The Echo. Council used an excavator to remove sand from the mouth that had closed owing to low rainfall. Mr Holloway said that Byron Shire Council has a licence from the NSW government to do the work as a way of minimising the flood risk to Byron Bay, should there

be heavy rain or significant weather events. He added that ‘this type of work at the mouth of Belongil Creek has been done for many years and is carried out as needed, sometimes several times a year, depending on the amount of rain received’. As for potential impacts on nesting shorebirds, Mr Holloway said, ‘Council, and the NSW government recognise the sensitive environment in that area and work is carried out in strict accordance with licence conditions.’ ‘We locate the exact alignment using GPS to ensure the opening is between the important shorebird habitat and the erosion-prone land.’

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Is Byron becoming too regimented? Aslan Shand

Is it a case of the fun place gone mad or just the fear of liability claims against Council? Local resident Mellanie Coppin built a treehouse on the nature strip near her house in Byron Bay. Her son and his friends and other kids on holiday or from nearby who have the skill to shimmy up the rope have enjoyed the chance to have some fun. ‘Virtually every day people stop in their tracks or in their cars to take photos of this treehouse. Neighbours have instagramed it, kids play in it and the positive feedback has been curiously overwhelming,’ said Mellanie. ‘I’ve lived in Massinger Street for several years now and know that the treehouse does not impede any wildlife corridors. The installation was done with consideration of the tree, as well as the safety of visitors.’

Removal request But in August, the Byron Shire Council wrote to Mellanie requesting that she remove the treehouse. Council told The Echo,

Mellanie Coppin’s treehouse is considered a permanent installation by Council staff. Photo Jeff Dawson

‘While Council supports the great benefits of children playing outside and being active, unfortunately treehouses and other structures built in trees in public spaces such as footpaths and nature strips are difficult to regulate in terms of safety, construction etc.’ Since then, Mellanie has been talking to Council about ways they could possibly look at keeping the treehouse in place. ‘As a long-term resident of Byron, I love that this town celebrates art, nature, beauty and the quirky in a way that is appreciated by its many visitors and nurtured by its resi-

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dents,’ continued Mellanie. ‘Certainly it is these traits that attracts us all to living in this beautiful place. But could the removal of a humble, aesthetically pleasing, well-used and very much photographed treehouse represent all that is rotten and out of whack?’

Rope removed Mellanie has now removed the rope that allowed access to the treehouse, which removes the liability issue. The treehouse should be left there as a ‘free-of-charge art installation,’ she says. ‘Apparently Council are advocates and supporters of

public art and of retaining our unique and alternative lifestyle. Yet put up a piece of public art that is admired and photographed on a daily basis and it’s an “encroachment” that has 14 days to be taken down. ‘Council themselves facilitated a Placemakers Seed Fund in recent times that attracted up to $400,000 to be spent on events, installations, pop-up spaces and activities. It’s just too pretty and loved to be taken down.’ The treehouse is built on a road reserve and Council has further stated that they are unable to provide permission for a ‘permanent installation’ on the site and can only authorise temporary installations. ‘It seems all too regimented for the Byron I fell in love with 35 years ago. The sign on the way into Byron suggests to “Chill Out” – I wish the council could get on board with that notion. ‘It’s our Council who oversees the look and feel of our community and sadly they are feeling like the city councils that we had left behind. The whole world will look the same soon enough.’

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Local News Federal park party Oct 21 The village of Federal is hosting a park party on Saturday October 21 from 12 noon. Organisers say the celebration of the vibrant community life in the hills above Byron has been going for 16 years, ‘with many people coming to experience the event from far and wide.’ ‘Highlights include a silent disco, the busking comp, games and fabulous food. This year the popular Dog Show

also returns at around 4pm. ‘Great music is provided by Ska2d2, Essie Thomas, Maple duo, Slime, vocalist Jolene (UK) and DJs Pob and Scotty Brimstone will continue as the sun goes down. ‘Everyone is welcome to come along, enjoy the food, meet friends and have a dance to the beats. ‘This is a free community event and a highlight on the Byron hinterland calendar.’

Whooping cough at Shearwater Shearwater School on Left Bank Road behind Mullumbimby have warned parents of three confirmed cases of Pertussis (whooping cough) in a kindy class. Whooping cough can be particularly dangerous for newborns. It starts with common cold symptoms and has a contagious period of around three weeks. Vaccinated children can also contract the cough. The

school advises that undiagnosed and untreated children should remain at home during this exposure period. ‘Tested children should remain at home until results are received. If Pertussis is confirmed and your child is treated with antibiotics, they should remain at home for five days once the treatment has commenced.’ For more info, call the Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055.

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Bruns chamber accuses Council of bias over paid parking survey Concerns that Council’s parking management surveys are flawed have been confirmed by a statistician, say the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce. Problems with the survey ‘are so substantial that the results are likely to be invalid’, claims chamber president Zac Tooth. ‘Considering that $15,000 is being spent on consultation on the introduction of paid parking in Brunswick Heads, the quality of the phone and online surveys is very disappointing. People have complained about the telephone surveyor offering an opinion on the benefits of paid parking

before asking questions. They have also complained about the insistence that questions be answered about how any money raised should be spent, even when they said they had already said they don’t want paid parking,’ says Tooth. ‘The phone and online surveys, which were designed by both an external company and Council staff are, either deliberately or inadvertently, written in a way that elicits a positively leaning response to questions,’ says Tooth. ‘In order to clarify our concerns, we sought some expert advice.’ Acting general manager Mark Arnold defended market research company Micromex,

which is ‘a company that specialises in doing professional market research and their staff are trained and skilled at dealing with the public.’ He told The Echo that he believes a reasonable question to ask is: would people ‘be supportive of pay parking if the money raised were reserved for projects in Brunswick Heads.’ Yet Tooth says the report by qualified statistician Benjamin R Dexter ‘has confirmed evidence of biased wording, poor question construction and insertion of leading opinions between questions in the online survey.’ ‘We don’t think this survey is valid,’ Tooth says.

According to the statistician’s report, the online survey doesn‘t get off to a good start by falsely advising that Council’s independent Parking Strategy recommends paid parking when it doesn’t. The statistician also notes that terms such as ‘town centre’ aren’t defined. ‘Another serious concern is statements suggesting that paid parking improves turnover and parking availability for locals being inserted into the survey,’ says Tooth. ‘This leads to bias. Sadly, from many locals’ viewpoint, the online survey looks far more like a marketing exercise than a true consultation.

Mayor’s paid parking plea rejected by prog assoc Secretary of the Brunswick Heads Progress Association, Leigh Rees, exaplains BHPA’s position on paid parking: ‘Paid parking was a hot topic at the monthly Brunswick Heads Progress Association meeting held on Monday October 9. ‘Mayor Simon Richardson attended and urged Brunswick Heads residents to consider paid parking in Brunswick Heads as a revenue raising alternative. ‘Residents overwhelmingly voiced opposition and expressed fears that paid parking would damage the village atmosphere. Most agreed that human nature is such that visitors would opt for parking outside homes to avoid paying a fee in the CBD area.

‘This would impinge upon residential parking and visitors to their homes. They worried that Council would then extend paid parking to include residential areas in Bruns. ‘Council was urged to open up more parking spaces in Bruns and to conduct a thorough impact study before thrusting paid parking on the town. One commissioned independent study, the Traffic and Parking Systems Group (TPS), has already concluded that compliant-timed parking would resolve any current parking problems. ‘Paid parking was revealed as a revenue raising program in essence, but residents queried the amount of revenue that would be raised from such a tiny CBD area. They

also rejected the idea of paid parking along the beachfront. ‘They also questioned the expenditure of projected revenue on the foreshore parks, which are the responsibility of the Crown Holiday Park Trust. These are meant to be maintained with the income the Trust receives from the caravan parks. ‘The mayor’s constant comparison with Byron Bay was met with outrage, as most do not see Bruns as a tourist destination, but a family holiday setting. ‘Unlike Byron Bay, residents live next to the CBD area. Byron Bay is an internationally promoted destination that attracts a huge backpacker base. This does not happen in Bruns. The majority

of registration plates clocked in Brunswick Heads were of locals, not tourists. Brunswick Heads is not internationally recognised like Byron Bay. ‘While the Brunswick Heads Progress Association understands that its infrastructure needs are pressing, it opposed the unattractive prospect of parking meters in such a small town. In this case, the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce and the residents are aligned in their fight to preserve the town’s distinct nature and the Simple Pleasures image. ‘The Brunswick Heads Progress Association urges residents to make a submission to Council expressing their opposition before the October 20 deadline.’

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A great walk for a great cause Aslan Shand

David Greiner lost his wife Christine to brain cancer in January 2015 and knew that he wanted to do something, not only to remember her, but also to raise awareness about the disease. So in 2015, he started the Lennox Library to Byron Bay Walk 4 Brain Cancer. David says, ‘I wanted to do something, so I decided to start the walk. Off the cuff I went to the Lions Club meeting and said, ‘I just want support to run this thing.’ ‘Without the Lions Club, it wouldn’t happen,’ he said. ‘They do all the water stations and co-ordinate the start and finish lines and the

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barbecue at the end.’ David and Christine Greiner moved to Lennox Head in 1980 and brought up their three children. Catherine was a key fixture in the local community as the first Lennox Head librarian. ‘When the first public li-

brary opened in a room of the school, Catherine was the the first librarian. She was part of the library team when it grew and became part of the community centre,’ David said proudly. For the last two years, the walk has raised around

$25,000 each year towards brain cancer research and has drawn between 150 to 200 walkers and runners. He says the 21km walk starts from the Lennox Head Library, with participants making their way along Seven Mile Beach and finishing at Byron Bay’s Main Beach. ‘Some people want to do the walk in memory of someone they love. There is a great sense of achievement when they finish the walk.’ The walk will be taking place Sunday November 26 and participants can increase the money raised by getting friends and family to sponsor them. For more info visit www. walk4braincancer.com.au.

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After a successful year as president of the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce, Jenelle Stanford, and her husband Dean, will finish the year with a bang. They have recently put their business – the Mullumbimby Newsagents – on the market. But this doesn’t mean they are leaving town. Having run the business for ten years, Jenelle said, ‘I still love it, but I

want to move on before that changes.’ This year has seen the chamber revive the Chincogan Charge with a record number of participants, run a successful staff giraffe campaign, and soon a mural map of the town will be placed on the outside wall of the newsagents to help locals and visitors find their way around town. Dean and Jenelle will continue to run their earthmoving business. The Shop Local campaign is about to

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start and the Mullum Chamber is keen to remind everyone about the fantastic local shops the town has. ‘I’ve seen Mullum evolve,’ continued Jenelle. ‘I’d like the community to stay kind to each other.’ The next meeting of the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce will be followed by the AGM, to be held at the Ex-Services Club on Tuesday, November 14 from 7pm.

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CAWI needs digs for dogs Liz Newhouse

Rarely have we seen a dog fail that has been treated with love and kindness. CAWI (Companion Animals Welfare Inc) has rescued and re-homed hundreds of dogs over the past 12 years and continues to do so. Many of these dogs have been abused so need lots of time to build up trust in people again. CAWI spends a lot of the money raised on care and vet costs for the dogs, which sometimes can be thousands of dollars.

Training is also provided so that we can match dogs with suitable owners. Rehoming dogs with the right person is our main focus. Primarily, we raise money through our op shops in Brunswick Heads and our goal is to buy land or a property so that we can build a rescue centre to save more dogs in the Byron Shire. CAWI is run mainly by volunteers (thank you to each and every one) and all money raised goes towards the care of the dogs and saving for a

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rescue centre. Currently we are about $300,000 off reaching our goal as every year the price of land rises. We are now asking for help from the public – either with a donation or maybe someone out there is willing to subdivide a couple of acres off their land for us. We do everything we can to save as many dogs as possible and we are grateful to our foster carers who care for these dogs until they are adopted. Any donations would be greatly appreciated and go directly toward reaching our goal. All donations are tax deductible and can be made through www.cawi.org.au. Q Liz Newhouse is CAWI vice-president.

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Holiday letting options paper feedback closes October 31 As part of formulating a statewide approach to holiday letting, the planning department have released an options paper, which is now on public exhibition until October 31. According to the report, the NSW government ‘generally supports the findings and recommendations’ of the parliamentary inquiry, which was released on April 20, 2017. It reads, ‘The government considers that short-term holiday letting (STHL) is acceptable in a residence [area]; however, there is a point where STHL becomes a more intensive commercial type of use.’ ‘This Options Paper is the next step in determining a policy framework – by engaging with stakeholders, industry and the general

public to discuss what level of regulation is required to best meet the needs of the NSW community.’ A number of regulatory options have been tabled, including ‘greater industry self-regulation through a stronger code of conduct; registration or licensing of STHL operators with acceptable standards of operation; changes to strata laws to protect the amenity of residents within apartment buildings; and regulation through the planning system.’ Victims of Holiday Letting (VOHL) spokesperson Doug Luke says ‘Registration of all holiday lets with Council is important.’ He says his group backs Council staff ’s position that

‘rather than a blanket, standard statewide approach, Council should be permitted to apply a policy appropriate to Byron Shire’s specific problems.’

Byron specific ‘In 2016 the DPE and the Parliamentary Legal Counsel wanted sections of this policy deleted. ‘Understandably, this was not acceptable to Council.’ Luke ‘believes this policy option should be included in your submission. Please mention any personal experiences of holiday letting that have disturbed you.’ Public submissions for the options paper closes October 31 and is available at http://bit.ly/2wXmwPb.

Affordable housing strategies needed: UNSW report A lack of embedded affordable housing strategies and programs for NSW and Victoria have been highlighted in a new report from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. The report, Government led innovations in affordable housing delivery, claims however that NSW and Victoria announced this year their approach to delivering greater housing affordability. Author Associate Professor Steven Rowley says, ‘In the absence of a national affordable housing supply

strategy, state and territory governments have developed their own approaches to delivering affordable housing.’ The report explores the conditions required for housing policies to succeed. Professor Rowley said, ‘While all states and territories have adopted public housing asset transfers to a greater or lesser extent and delivered housing through the cancelled National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), some individual states have adopted innovative ways of delivering affordable housing,

and some of these programs have been in place for many years helping tens of thousands of households.’ ‘For example, WA and SA offer government-backed low-deposit home loans and shared-equity products to eligible households, while the ACT has a land rent scheme, reducing the cost of purchasing.’ ‘Strong political leadership’ was needed, he says, where ‘federal funding can help kick start state-level programs, and a whole-of-government approach reduces barriers to implementation.’

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Flick takes charge of new wheels

Former Echo receptionist Flick has a new car to help with her mobility, thanks to a recent fundraiser. Flick’s son Evan Clements said the fundraiser came about owing to Flick’s second debilitating episode of what has now been diagnosed as the very rare Elsberg Syndrome. The result is lower thoracic myelitis, which causes paraplegia. He says, ‘The strength Mum regained after the initial episode, with physio and hydrotherapy, had been lost and transferring to her old car became risky and unsafe. Evan said of the fundraiser, ‘Mum is a very proud and private woman and wasn’t comfortable with all the attention; however, she was continually humbled and amazed throughout the campaign by the donations and messages of support. It gave Mum something to focus on outside her condition and lifted all our spirits. ‘The generosity of every-

Evan Clements with Flick and Arnie take charge of a new pupose-built car. Photo Jeff Dawson

one who donated, whether small or large, contributed to making it possible to get this vehicle for Mum.

More than $30k ‘In total the campaign raised around $33,000, which included the MyCause fundraiser and some additional private donations. ‘This enabled us to get

Mum a secondhand customised Chrysler built for her purposes with additional funds left over to make some adjustments to her carport for all-weather access. ‘The van’s ramp also gives old Arnie easy access. It’s already making a difference to Mum’s quality of life’, he says. ‘It’s been humbling for everyone involved to see the

community spirit and generosity displayed and we were amazed at the breadth of its reach in support of a humble Mullum receptionist. Thank you, thank you, thank you.’ Flick added she is ‘overwhelmed by the response and words of encouragement and love I received.’ ‘Family, friends and community, thank you.’

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Local Liberal MLC sparks counter-accusations over helping gun lobby NSW politicians are at odds with each over their support of the minor Shooters Party, with Lennox Head-based Liberal MLC Catherine Cusack accusing Labor and The Greens of trying to ‘hurt the National Party’ by preferencing the Shooters Party at the Orange by-election. The Orange by-election, held on November 12 last year, was won by the Shooters by just 50 votes over the Nationals candidate and led to the resignation of Nationals leader Troy Grant. Shooters Party candidate Philip Donato beat the Nationals candidate Barrett with 18,593 to 18,543 votes respectively. Preferences helped to determine that outcome. ‘One hundred and fortyeight Greens preferences went to Shooters,’ Ms Cusack told The Echo, ‘who then won by 50 votes. Moreover, the #PutTheNationalsLast campaign requires all boxes to be numbered with the Shooters preferences ahead of the Nationals.’ Cusack claims the ‘ultimate goal for Labor is winning the 2019 general election with the support of the Shooters Party MPs they are putting into parliament.’ She says, ‘Labor is supporting the Shooters Party to order to hurt the National

Party. The plan is to use John Howard’s principled stand on gun reform against the Nationals in order to hand their seats to the Shooters. ‘Labor did this successfully in Orange and worked hard for the same result at Saturday’s [Murray by-election]. Ms Cusack said, ‘Sadly, the Greens and Labor are correct to believe empowering the gun lobby will hurt the Nationals.

Undermining gun laws across Aust ‘By boosting the gun lobby in NSW, Labor is undermining the gun laws across the whole of Australia. A national approach is required – if Labor succeeds with their plan in NSW, it will start the ball rolling to unravel our gun laws everywhere. ‘Labor so want to hurt the Nationals that they don’t care that wrecking our gun laws hurts every single Australian. We do not want a US-style gun lobby in Australia. ‘[Greens MLC] David Shoebridge’s own party helped elect a Shooter in Orange. It was a very tight result and the Green preferences got the Shooters across the line. Anything Mr Shoebridge says about gun control needs to be

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set against that record.’ But Greens MP in the NSW Legislative Council David Shoebridge told The Echo, ‘It is absolutely clear we did not preference the Shooters in Orange and Ms Cusack is both uninformed and mischievous in making her false claims.’ ‘The Greens don’t preference Shooters candidates, but both Labor and the coalition regularly do. ‘They also do deals with Shooters MPs in parliament, giving them things such as hunting in national parks and increased duck hunting in return for votes on unrelated legislation.’ When asked how 148 Greens preferences flowed to the Shooters party at the Orange by-election, Shoebridge replied, ‘It’s a democracy and people are allowed to put their preferences where they choose. The Greens directed our preferences to the Labor Party and only the Labor Party in Orange. A tiny handful of people who gave their first preference to the Greens then chose, by themselves, to preference the Shooters before the National Party. ‘How on Earth Ms Cusack thinks this is a relevant political point I don’t understand. ‘The Greens never have,

and never will, direct our preferences to the Shooters. ‘Earlier this year, Ms Cusack voted with her party to water down safe-storage laws in NSW and to increase the number of highly dangerous weapons people can own. ‘Ms Cusack should look first to her own party before she starts making false allegations against the Greens on gun control. I will not be lectured by her on gun law reform.’

Bizarre speech Meanwhile, NSW shadow minister for the north coast Walt Secord described Ms Cusack’s recent parliamentary speech on Shooters Party preferences as ‘bizarre’. ‘The Liberals and Nationals at both the state and federal levels received and provided preferences to the Shooters Party for years. ‘She once again embarrassed her colleagues. During her late Thursday afternoon speech, members were muttering: “The Libs and Nats do business with them. What is she doing?” This is just the latest example of Ms Cusack jumping up and giving a spray in the NSW parliament without any proper research – especially in regard to the history of her own coalition’s preferences.’

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The case for anarchism Chip, chip, chip. That’s the sound of democracy and individual rights being whittled away under this, and most, western governments in the name of national security and being ‘tough on crime.’ Punitive policy/law could be seen as the only thing left for morally corrupt governments in an age where wealth division is accelerating rapidly. Get the popcorn, grab a beanbag and let’s see civilisation flop! The pattern is to exploit people’s fears while making us ignorant with less funding for public broadcasting and schools, for example. Mandatory sentencing is the latest legislation thought bubble to boost state powers, and it will be debated this week in federal parliament. But according to the peak body representing lawyers: ‘there is no evidence that mandatory sentencing is effective at driving down crime, but ample evidence of its long-term criminogenic effect. The US and other jurisdictions are winding back mandatory sentencing regimes because they don’t work.’ The Law Council of Australia (LCA) says, ‘mandatory sentencing actually makes it harder to prosecute criminals, by removing the incentive for anyone to plead guilty or to provide information to the police. There is every incentive to fight on and appeal against convictions.’ When punitive laws are enacted, judicial discretion needs to be flexible to account for unintended consequences, says LCA president Fiona McLeod SC. Ms McLeod gives an example, where ‘a 15- and 17-year-old might be sharing sexual images with each other in a consensual relationship, yet the day the older partner turns 18, under this legislation, that 18-year-old would be looking at an automatic five-year sentence.’ She says, ‘Teenage years can often be marked by rash decisions and regrettable mistakes. A blunt instrument like a mandatory minimum sentence will not take this into account.’ Are these times when lawmakers are unduly influenced by their corporate sponsors and the military/police? Politicians who fail to do their job as fair and reasonable lawmakers inevitably face a hostile public, as history keeps telling us. One outcome is anarchy. Bond University’s professor Jonathan Crowe will put the case for anarchism at this month’s Politics in the Pub on October 25. He says anarchism is a ‘peaceful philosophy that views local cooperation as the best way to organise communities, and opposes the coercive and violent methods of centralised government.’ Professor Crowe will explore the meaning of anarchy and the ‘case for its adoption as a sophisticated system of social, economic and political relations that meets our needs and aspirations.’ ‘Rather than viewing anarchism as the instigator of chaos, violence and disorder’, he argues that, ‘it has great relevance in these times of crisis and uncertainty.’ The talk on October 25 runs from 6.30 till 8.30pm at the Court House Hotel in Mullum and is presented by the Ngara Institute. Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

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ony Abbott’s bravura performance as a standup comic at the Flat Earthers Twilight Home Laugh In, or whatever it was called, deservedly received rave reviews – the consensus was that he was a raving ratbag. They roared at the irony when he talked of primitive people who killed goats to appease the volcano gods as he demanded the sacrifice of the Clean Energy Target to pacify the ideological knuckle-draggers in the party room and their corporate donors. And they slapped their thighs over his boffo about how even if climate change was real (which of course it isn’t) it would be a good thing because more people die from the cold than from the heat. Actually the increase in extreme weather events means that a lot more people will die from both, not to mention drought, flood, famine and a few associated inconveniences, but it might be a good opportunity to reprise Peter Dutton, previous bell ringer along these lines: at least the people of the Pacific islands will have warm feet while the water laps around their doorsteps. Boom-tish! Of course, the hilarity was not universal: Abbott’s acolyte at The Australian, Chris Kenny, praised the former prime minister’s ‘sceptical and intelligent critique’ while insisting that he was the only one who could save the government from itself – apart from the minor problem that he would be highly unlikely to muster double figures if a spill motion were proposed, and there is no sign of that on the immediate horizon. Let’s face it, the dwindling rump led by Eric Abetz, Kevin Andrews and Craig Kelly (who?) is hardly a dream

by Mungo MacCallum ever he has the opportunity. And Turnbull has turned out to be the perfect patsy, never prepared to stand up to the bullying, always ready to compromise and capitulate. As another, Liberal John Hewson, pointed out last week, this makes him seem weak – let’s face it, he is weak, less a leader than a lettuce leaf. And as parliament resumes, the salad looks like becoming even limper in the season of advent. Apart from the great dilemma over energy the same sex marriage survey is nearing completion, and the aftermath of that is not going to be easily resolved whatever the final count may be. Assuming there is a yes vote – probable but not assured – the religious warriors of the far right will continue to delay and disrupt, seeking to make

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the legislation as unworkable as possible. This by itself will leave a bad odour under the Christmas tree, with continued acrimony on both sides of the shemozzle – which is, of course, exactly as Abbott planned it all those years ago. And if that is not enough, we can expect the High Court to bring down its verdict on our seven dual citizens. If most of them are cleared, it will be a short-term relief to the government but it could easily make problems in the future: under what circumstances will ignorance of the black-letter provisions of the constitutions be excused?

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team. The rest of what used to be the Praetorian guard of the right have given up in despair; they’re not particularly happy about Malcolm Turnbull – who is? – but they regard Abbott’s constant and deliberate sabotage as no longer acceptable. There have been suggestions of a planned conspiracy, to destabilise and undermine the leader every time a Newspoll is on the way, or when an important decision, like the long-delayed energy policy, is in the offing, but this is not Abbott’s way: his tactics, like his zingers, are blunt instruments. He is intent on clobbering Turnbull whenever and wher-

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The lawyers will still have plenty to do and, given that the taxpayers have to pay the bills, there will be plenty of incentive. But if some – and especially Barnaby Joyce – are rubbed out there will be huge trouble: the coalition agreement itself could be endangered and at the very least there would have to be an extensive ministerial reshuffle. It is believed that Turnbull is resigned to the idea that some of the dead wood on his front bench will have to be carted off anyway and some of the ambitious young – or at least younger – Turks will need to be rewarded but he would prefer to do it on his own terms and at a time of his own choosing. Anything else would look like panic. As we all know, panic, or even mild alarm, is something Turnbull eschews.

But the way things are going, he may not have any choice. As Abbott continues to escalate his attacks, however deranged they might be, however his former supporters shun him and the voters turn away from the government he purports to serve, there will have to be a breaking point. If it was not obvious already, it is now clear that there is no longer room in the Liberals’ broad church for both Turnbull and Abbott, just as previous party rooms could no longer accommodate both Andrew Peacock and John Howard or Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard. Even in opposition it can be rough; in government it is unworkable. But neither of them will budge of their own volition, so sooner or later the party will have to give one of them – if not both – a big kick in the arse. But this, too, seems improbable: the party is divided, confused and increasingly resigned to the idea that barring divine intervention defeat is inevitable. Thus, having abandoned trust in both their leader and his adversary, many are preparing for a life after politics. It would be infinitely preferable to suggest the same course of action to Tony Abbott, but that is not an option. He is enjoying his role in vaudeville, throwing custard pies at his prime minster – he would probably prefer them to be bombs, but at least it’s a start. And although he has lost all his serious backers in the party room, and never had a lot in the electorate, he still has his cheer squad in the media. Relevance deprivation syndrome? Perhaps, but who needs relevance when you have Andrew Bolt and Alan Jones?

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Letters Bigger fines needed The fine of $15,000 issued to the landowner in Main Arm near Mullumbimby last week, who cut down the five mature Tallowood Koala food trees, is totally inadequate to deter anyone who really wanted to do it in proportion to the value of their property and the perceived benefit. What is needed is a fine of $100,000. That would really deter anyone thinking of doing it, and would really protect our beloved endangered koalas. Len Bates Mullumbimby

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Paving paradise Please congratulate Mandy on another excellent piece, Dear Tourist. I live in Lennox Head and we are so quickly going down the same path. Every bit of land left is being built on or concreted to make bike paths! How can we make the powers that be understand that we don’t want to live like this – that’s why we live where we do. I love Byron but won’t go there at all during the holidays and now there’s paid parking, I don’t go there much at all. It’s so sad. Well done, Mandy, for bringing to light this very real problem so humorously. Margaret Lewis Lennox Head

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Cr Sarah Ndiaye’s self-indulgent motion re plastic shopping bags at the last council meeting tells me that the Greens haven’t resolved their candidate-vetting problems. Sarah has obviously failed to notice that these single-use bags are in fact used to bring home items all of which are themselves wrapped in singleuse plastic, paper, glass etc. We feel guilty because once we get home the bags are immediately obsolete, whereas the other items remain in their various wrappings for hours or days. But as they all ultimately end up in the garbage bins I fail to see how these shopping bags are more likely

than the other crap to cause problems for marine life. Certainly there is a huge problem but shopping bags are only the tip of the iceberg. Sarah’s motion did however raise one phenomenon on which I’m able to throw some light – that of cardboard coffee cups. This is partly a problem of Council’s own creation. If a proposed new coffee shop wants to serve their product in porcelain cups which people sit down to drink from, then they either have to provide onsite parking for those customers, or make significant contributions for Council to provide extra car-parking space elsewhere. The rate for Mullumbimby is currently $8,000 per space ($40,000 for Byron), and each new coffee shop would have to provide several, depending on the floor area provided for customers. The solutions obvious: save money and sell coffee in takeaway cups and pretend that all the customers sitting down drinking are in fact on their way someplace else where there is no parking congestion. Council staff will happily advise you on this charade. I’m blowing the whistle because one such proprietor chased me down the street

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ing for our appointment with Justine Elliott’s office. We had a couple of placards propped against a shop window, one of which mentioned our main mission, to persuade Justine to publicly speak out against the Adani mine. A security man approached us and said that he had been asked to tell us to ‘move on’ and not cause any trouble. We were stunned, but did then notice we were outside a local CBA branch. Is this how paranoid the blameless bank staff have become, despite CBA’s recent decision not to lend money to the Adani development? Sue McLeod Myocum

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Q I live close to Brunswick Heads and regularly drive to the post office to collect mail, have coffee and swim. However, these days, because of the tourist invasion I’m no longer able to park. Sometimes I leave and try again later. So I support paid parking. It’s ridiculous to allow visitors to take up the majority of parking spaces. The outcry from Bruns businesses has no regard for how locals are supposed to find a park. In the end, it’s about money. Having lived here for years, I don’t see any evidence of businesses going broke but I continued on page 13

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Q During the recent and current war of words on samesex marriage I became aware of a ‘cri de coeur’ from the religious right of politics (of all people) for the protection of their religious freedom. This made me reflect on my own religion and the protections I might expect. Religion – in the sense of binding back or together our relationship with the source of all life. This, as opposed to a set of dogma, rules and conventions for which people kill each other; like the three religions who agree that there is but one god and fight over the description of that one god and what he (of course it is a he) wants from us in terms of ritual, sacrifice and observance. These things I hold to be self-evident: 1. We are all products of the same lifeforce. 2. There is but one race – the human race. Despite common usage, the word, in biological terms means those that may procreate. A cat and a dog may not as opposed to the birth of a liger or a mule. Apparent differences, minor genetic variations to do with skin colour, eye shape, size etc. are adaptations to climate, food sources, stress, isolation and so forth. We place great importance on these because we live in a largely visual world and have only recently begun to understand the adaptive function of experience on genes. 3. We are all born naked and to be forced to wear clothes in a country that has been naked for 70,000 years or more is an infringement on my human rights and my religious freedom. 4. No-one has the right to impose their customs and their dogmas on another because someone had a dream or a hallucination some thousands of years ago and it got written in a book (scriptures). 5. Sacredness is a human construct; a natural response to the numinous. It is personal and immeasurable. 6. The law is obvious – that which aids society, communication and the evolution of consciousness is good. That which holds it back is bad. Jim Nutter Main Arm Q We are dismayed Councillor Spooner persists in linking recent sexual assaults with the local nudist beach. The association is factually incorrect. Two awful attacks were reported in The Echo in 2017.

The locations were identified as: ‘about 5km south of the Brunswick Heads Surf Club’ and ‘the Tea Tree Lake in Tyagarah’. Neither were within the clothing-optional zone. There have been 25 sexual assaults and 39 incidents of indecent assault in the Byron Local Government Area in the year to June 2017. None waspublicly reported occurring at the designated clothingoptional beach Cr Spooner wants to ban. We call on Cr Spooner to retract the erroneous connection he’s making between sexual assault and the clothingoptional beach and have an evidence-based discussion. The inaugural Byron Nude Olympics recently held typified the naturist lifestyle: conviviality, innocent fun, laughter, and making new friends. Paul, please don’t wrench this from us! Our local nude beach is one of the few legal spaces where we can practise a natural way of life. Your motion threatens to remove our rights and makes a mockery of cherished Byron values of respect for freedom, selfexpression and diversity. O Redman & M Swift Byron Bay Q Paul Spooner takes the easy way out, proposing to cancel the clothing-optional beach near Grays Lane. But effort is needed to fix the issues there. If someone assaults a person at an AFL game the local council doesn’t cancel the matches. Sexual assault needs to be stopped. Lying naked on the sand doesn’t mean your head is in it; and has nothing to do with assault. The issue is about protecting ourselves from unwell people. Last Tuesday a naked Swedish tourist was at North Beach. A naked man came up and sat close to her, asking questions. She looked distressed and uncomfortable. A male nudist [MN] suspicious of the man’s intentions went over and asked why he was sitting so close. Within seconds he left. I spoke to MN. He suggested five techniques: 1. Wave an unwanted visitor away 2. If they don’t leave, tell them to leave 3. If they don’t leave, pick up your phone and tell them you will call the police 4. If they don’t leave, call out for help from other beachgoers then take a photo of them 5. If he doesn’t leave, call the police. This is about empowerment. Naturists say that nudity is not about sex.

For men, it’s about protecting the women in our community. If you see a woman being harassed, tell the harasser to go away. Get support from other people. Take photos. If all else fails, call the police – remembering it takes time for their arrival. As a community, we must deal with this problem. Raphael Lee Cass Byron Bay Q DJ of Myocum suggests we

have a proper debate about the proposed removal of clothing-optional status of Tyagarah Beach. A proper debate means that each of us show a genuine willingness to listen with respect to all points of view before diminishing another’s stance with two generalisations, ‘small number of concerned residents’; ‘land developer getting his way with resort development’. Do you really believe that the only people who want this idea to be considered are greedy businessmen? The police travelling between Byron and Brunswick on the beach don’t stop and harass everyone who is naked. They make their presence known which is encouraging for those who have been harassed or are concerned about the possibility. This friendly presence might be putting off potential harassers. I smile and wave to the police with gratitude. But they cannot do that all day. A core problem of the clothing-optional status is the number of websites advertising it as a sexual meeting place. Women with children have been horrified by the sexual behaviour. There is too much confusion about the boundaries of the clothing-optional area. If we had a practical healthy clothing-optional beach where everyone behaved maturely and sensitively to others – wouldn’t that be nice – but that is not what is happening currently on the Tyagarah to Sunrise beach. Karen McLean Mullumbimby Q I am all for allocating nude bathing areas on particular beaches if they are clearly signposted and announced, and if the public are given a way to report abuse. I have no issue with men and women who are respectful when they take off their clothes and have a swim. I want to know what action can I take against some-

one when I, my friends or children are accosted by men in the nude. The police refuse to take action. Sunrise beach is not a place we go now because there are many men on that beach who abuse the rights of others to enjoy the place in peace. I should not have to change my walking direction, run away, or leave the beach when they sit in front of me and start jerking off. I have had men hide in pop-up beach tents, wait until my son and I walk past and then present themselves. I have also seen nude men deliberately walk towards families with young children, causing them to quickly leave. My neighbour and I have reported incidents and asked what we can do, but the police say we can do nothing. We’ve stopped going to our local beach. This is not a Europe where social nudity is widely accepted and non-sexualised. On German beaches whilenudity is accepted, sexual activity is illegal. Sexual predators should not be allowed to accost people. The general public need a way to feel empowered to stop this happening. Perhaps photographs of these sexual predators could be handed into the police station to be put on file? The council and the police need to make a clear public announcement about which beaches are nudist and what will happen to abusers. We as a community need a way to protect our rights to be left alone. L Shaw Byron Bay Q I read with some concern Councillor Spooner’s comments that he plans to revoke the clothing-optional status of Grays Lane beach set aside since 1998. Naturists are also disturbed by the illegal behaviour reported. The users want, for their own safety, to be able to enjoy their healthy and enjoyable pastime without the fear of being attacked or seeing illegal activity. Those who wish to undertake illegal and antisocial behaviour have no place on our clothing-optional beaches. Council should support regular beach users, the NPWS and the police who, acting together, can work to stamp out this unwanted behaviour. Stuart Whelan Editor TAN Magazine

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Letters continued from page 11 do see increasing contempt for locals. There’s no reason why tourists shouldn’t pay to park, pay bed tax, pay for the damage that they do to our way of life. Take a look at Noosa and Coolangatta because that’s the direction Bruns is heading. Parking is becoming a major issue in the Shire. At Ocean Shores where the ‘affordable housing’ ghettos are being built across from the shopping centre, there’s no parking for this huge development. What kind of council could allow a development of this size to go ahead without parking? Lobby the government and get a bed tax. Stop advertising Byron as a destination;we’re over-run with tourists. Sue Arnold Ocean Shores Q I’ve lived in Brunswick Heads for eight years. I have seen the town grow over the holiday period. I love to see the river at Christmas being utilised by families with picnics, barbecues and parties. Weekends have grown with day trippers from the Gold Coast and Brisbane. But, for every other day of the year we are still the sleepy fishing village that people love. We have a population of 1,600, so you can imagine the off season is pretty quiet. In fact this winter has been one of the quietest. Introducing paid parking in Brunswick will deter tourists and locals. Instead of our regulars paying $4 parking then another $4 for a coffee, they would go to nearby Ocean Shores shopping centre where parking is free. The introduction of paid parking will have a detrimental effect on businesses. Since paid parking has been implemented in Byron, shops are closing or struggling to survive.

If where I work closes, it will leave 12 people unemployed. I have spoken to customers who’ve also said that they come here instead of Byron as they don’t want to pay to park. I really hope that you, Simon, our mayor, and our council will understand that we don’t want paid parking. J Baker Brunswick Heads

Golden weed I was struck by a comment on the article on camphor laurel on Echonetdaily that said: ‘Any wholesale approach to removing large swathes of camphor will have another negative impact on our whole environment. An organised approach to harvest with a value-added outcome is needed when trees are removed. Ground uncovered replanted.’ This will be the focus of a field day coming up on October 27 in Eureka. Book online: http://brunswickvalleylandcare.org.au/2017/10/27/. It is based on the idea of slowly thinning dense stands of camphor over several years, following normal forest establishment systems. Joe Harvey-Jones PhD forestry SCU

Gone Green?

Memory is a strange thing. It plays tricks on you. My memory tells me that the Greens in Australia began with impeccable environmental-and community-based ideals. Bob Brown and Ian Cohen both put their bodies on the line for their beliefs. Floating the Franklin in a rubber raft or grabbing the bow of a nuclear warship with one hand while holding onto your surfboard with the other seem to me to be an incredible basis for a party that puts its beliefs into continued on page 14

Meet Jack: retired navy veteran, velo-anarchist David Lisle

‘We’re becoming like a new class of homeless, like rich homeless’ declares Jack*, velo-anarchist, raconteur, retired navy veteran. Jack travels by bike as pilgrim and vagabond. He frequently references ‘our line of work’ and ‘this kind of jaunt’. When I relate a story about fellow bikers, bound for Patagonia, who hitchhiked half way through the Yukon, Jack laughs derisively: ‘Those motherfuckers didn’t ride. To us it’s just completely… it’s making what we do look bad man. It’s bad for our craft’. We’re hardly a cult of human power, and there are definitely no rules; but there is a certain ethos.

Liberty lost We met Jack at the one hostel in Whitehorse, Yukon’s capital. It’s always a shock to come to these places after weeks of living in the bush, totally at liberty. You might be brushing your teeth in puddles, and occasionally scrounging fruit and vegetables from roadside bins, but you feel free. The walls of the hostel though, are plastered with nonsense like ‘Bless this house’ and ‘You are responsible for the energy you bring into this space’, as well as all manner of official decrees and proclamations. We called it the ‘house of rules’. It was hilarious to see these strictures chafing at Jack. After we’d breached the evening quiet time edict, and been chastised by the hostel work slave, Jack began to agitate. ‘I feel like we’re in a mental hospital right now,’ he announced. ‘The lady today was Nurse Ratched, and the guy in there now staring at the computer, he’s takin’ notes, dude. He’s like: “the patients are becoming gran-

diose”’. Jack was speaking from experience, having been hospitalised by the navy who thought him bipolar. He’s since been classified 100 per cent permanently disabled and pensioned off. A veteran now, Jack occupies an unusual place in American society. Veterans are deified as heroes and pitied as broken women and men. They’re cast aside when war goes out of vogue. And Jack doesn’t conform with expectations of how a retired war veteran should be either. He is young, vigorous, strong, and healthy, and has spent the last couple of years rambling around North America on his bicycle – 26,000 miles in fact. And he hates the military. Jack’s life is indelibly marked by his mother’s being paraplegic. She had tried to kill herself with a gunshot to the throat as a teenager. Jack’s parents, who were childhood sweethearts, married young. His dad looked after his mum until her death two years ago. But there was little support, no recognition, and plentiful stigma. The bitterness this brought Jack’s father was taken out on the children. Jack hid in his room playing video games. Later, as a more sophisticated form of escape, he joined the navy. He endured the degrading expe-

rience of boot camp and was posted to Chicago. Though he never shipped out, he reckons the mere thought of going off to war was trauma enough. He had some troubles and was eventually discharged. People don’t really like it when he tells them he’s on a veteran’s pension, in perpetuity.

Cannon fodder He claims not to care though. The war machine is an integral part of the society which he feels hard done by. The military takes the poor, the disadvantaged, and uses them as cannon fodder. ‘Fuck the military dude, it’s a business. They’re making boatloads’. At one point, our conversation drifts to last year’s presidential election. Jack might be a typical disaffected Trump constituent, but he’s not a Trump voter. ‘I don’t vote’, he declares stridently. And unlike most Americans I’ve talked to about President Trump, Jack is neither bitter nor triumphalist; just sardonic: ‘Apparently Hillary was trying to do business with some alien types, to obtain zero point energy – that’s the rumour. That’s why the crazies didn’t vote for her. You see, Donald Trump was strong on this one; he had the ignorant, the crazy, the fat, the stupid. He had them all, dude’.

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I laugh a lot at his riff, then add that Trump had the gun lovers too. In response, this young man, whose life is so marked by a single gunshot thirty years ago, remains stubbornly lighthearted: ‘They’re takin’ away our guns man,’ he laughs, mimicking the NRA. I mention that President Trump described Obama’s efforts on gun control as an ‘eight-year assault’ on the Second Amendment. The reply is brilliant: ‘Yeh, what right does he have to tell us how to live our lives when the people of 200 years ago already have. Yeh right, dude, we’re American’. The road brings forth many quirky people. But seldom does one meet an individual so spirited, entertaining and so utterly unwilling to conform as this incorrigible stoner from Oklahoma. But it’s telling that even an outlier like Jack still strains for social endorsement. We were sitting out front of the hostel as he prepared to depart. He should have left long before but continued to wax lyrical: ‘You know, it really annoys people’, he says cheekily, ‘when you get so high in the rest areas that you’re stumbling just trying to walk. I so like to fuck with ’em’. With that the velo-anarchist lost himself briefly in a giddy fit of laughter then sucked deeply on his pipe. ‘Ya know, I love biking ’cause I can be like a punk and a bum. And I can also pass myself off as a wellrespected part of the community, like an expedition athlete – a man with promise’. Then we say our goodbyes and the slacker hits the road, pedalling resolutely south towards the Cassiar, ‘highway of tears’, and the beckoning beyond. Q *Not his real name.

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Letters continued from page 13 action. Whose members take action, even when it threatens their personal survival. But memory does trick you! Or maybe the Greens have tricked me! Or maybe the memories of today’s Greens have tricked them. Tricked them to believing that they should be more concerned about development than the environment, more concerned about corporate than local community power, and more concerned about their own personal political futures than local community

North Coast news daily: issues; the issues which originally defined them. Kelly Dodd and Leigh Rees questioned Greens giving local parkland to a state government corporation (Letters, June 7) in spite of 20 years’ community-based action against such a move. What about a greater sense of community in Byron Shire and its major towns? What about basic local needs (safe roads, footpaths, bikeways and parks development and maintenance), affordable housing, and the threat of the corporate wave (Jill Keogh,

Letters June 7)? Will holiday house rentals dominate local housing, will absentee landlords running commercial and de facto commercial buildings still receive much more favourable treatment from Council than local residents? Is a sense of community or a sense of commerce more important? The local community voted for them expecting them to endorse Green principles and put their bodies on the line. So far I believe they have not! Paul Gannon Coopers Shoot

Saga or myth

I’ve been following the saga of the coastal pines on the Terrace Reserve with increasing scepticism. First it was reported that the trees were a memorial to the children who died in a diphtheria epidemic. The image of vacant seats appearing in the classroom as described by Dudley O’Meara is quite poignant and probably happened all over Australia. We tend to forget about the numbers of children who died before vaccination became commonplace. But their

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teacher didn’t want them to be forgotten and organised trees to be planted in their memory. It could be true. After all the informant was a local schoolboy at the time and the school was nearby. A memorial would add weight to the case for preserving the pines and restoring Terrace Reserve to its place as a public recreation reserve where for more than 100 years the residents of Brunswick Heads have shared the simple pleasures of their haven with visitors. I wanted to believe it but it looked a bit too convenient. Then the diphtheria victims memorial morphed into a WWI memorial. A complete narrative was supplied for this memorial too. To add credibility it was listed in the ‘Register of War Memorials in NSW’. The Fallen were shamelessly resurrected to ride this hobby horse. The horse had no legs so the rider was flogged. No evidence was given but there have been plenty of references to ‘loved ones who never returned’, ‘our gallant soldiers, sailors and airmen’, ‘their supreme sacrifice’ etc. If there was some evidence these references may be appropriate but I am unconvinced. There are several reason for my scepticism: 1. It was already several years into the fight for the reserves when the story emerged. Why was this information not revealed earlier? 2. It was said, ‘A memorable ceremony that took place at the end of every session, when the volunteers would stand in a circle around one of the Memorial Pine Trees, and with hats off and heads bowed, would spend a moment’s silence’. Yet no-one protested when about 80 per cent of the trees were removed over the last 50 or so years – starting probably in the lifetimes of the volunteers who planted them. 3. It was claimed ‘There were always people paying homage in the park; parents, widows with their children, friends and relatives’.mNot one of these people has come forward. 4. There are no newspaper articles referring to the memorial.’ There is no report in any newspaper of a ‘Ceremony of Dedication’ attended by ‘a large gathering of the volunteers, families and ex-servicemen’. There is an article on page four of the Northern Star of 28 August 1919 reporting on the work organised by the Brunswick town improvement committee to plant trees and

netdaily.net.au clean up the reserves. There is no mention of a memorial, only that the work ‘opened up the Brunswick’ and ‘increased values of land’. 5. There is no support from the local RSL and from what I have seen in the papers from local historians or the Brunswick Valley Historical Society. Now provide some evidence or end all this rubbish and let the dead rest in peace, please. Rob Watson Myocum

Traffic snarl

The traffic snarl to access Byron Bay is ridiculous. In design it is important to allow for all contingencies and it is essential to avoid pinch points. The most nauseating is the one access to Byron at the railway crossing. If there is ever a major emergency people would not be able to safely exit en masse because of this ridiculous bottle neck. There are no alternate routes; it’s dangerous. It is a huge failure of common sense; it leaves a bad taste for visitors; it is ecologically unsound to have thousand of cars idly belching out fumes. Suffolk Park is the same, flash bushfire and there will be a line of burnt-out cars on the one exit – it is totally unsafe. Get alternative routes together now and mark them so that visitors can safely enjoy a visit without the snarl. Roundabouts – love them, no power required, safe as. Simple as a white circle on roadway and plastic drums in middle of circle allowing large loads access, low cost, quick installation. Most importantly it stops idiots from racing through intersections. Put one at Suffolk Park and one at Cemetery Road. Just do it, Simon. Robert Hughes Byron Bay

In train

Commuter trains require large radius curves ie 800 metres or greater to allow passenger comfort and reasonably highspeed (105km/h and above). The northern rivers between Lismore and Byron Bay plus Mullumbimby to Murwillumbah have around 80 sub400-metre radius curves. The best way to keep people in cars and freight on the road is to reinstate the northern rivers railway on its existing corridor, keeping everyone travelling at the same speed that they have done for the last 130-odd years. Or you could be like Tweed Shire Council who are looking at train system that will fit within the existing

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Articles/Letters Stop and take a moment to smell the flowers Story & photo Mary Gardner

Though I am on my way to somewhere else, I pause at the mangroves. They are a steadfast shelter as the fierce winds shift. Their roots steady the muddy bank under my feet. Among the quiet leaves, their white flowers are starting to blossom. The bees already have the message. Now I’m on the lookout for the other changes of the season. Right now, anyone can see the effect of this season’s strong winds and rainfall. Before the recent rain, the plants underfoot were so dry they crunched. Now, they are revived. The long range weather forecast to December was 50/50 to be dry or wet. Such uncertainty about water is a big part of Australian climate. It requires changes to Australian life.

Water wise The dry has already made residents size up potable water supplies. Regional supply from the Rocky Creek Dam, courtesy Rous Water, is 88 per cent full, though it was falling 1–2 per cent per week. Altogether, the region’s residential use totals 76 per cent of the overall supply; more than half of the remaining use is by tourist accommodation. Living in the subtropics – even as a visitor – means becoming weather wise. Of course there’s a fire ban. No open fires, especially on the beach. No tossing of cigarettes either. Becoming water wise is important too. How much less water can you use at your residence or business? Make a Pacific Highway corridor between Tweed Heads and Yelgun. This will better serve the coastal population explosion, give us straight and fast commuter trains, and get people out of cars. Having large carparks and bus dropoff lanes are prerequisites for a train system to work properly. Eumundi Railway Station near Noosa was moved to the south of the town and the railway line was deviated to the east of the town, keeping the 24/7 trains away from the heart of the town. Bangalow, Mullumbimby, Byron Bay, Billinudgel, Mooball and Burringbar would also need deviations to avoid the joy of 24/7 noisy commuter and freight trains once the line is connected to the QLD rail system at Coolangatta Airport. The population is ex-

habit of ‘three minute showers’. Retro sponge baths for washing the car. Use recycled water around your house or business. No purple pipe of recycled water handy to your place? Talk with your councillors and get a pipe installed.

Seasons of the sea Meanwhile, the season also changes at sea. The animals of the great winter marine migration to the north turn and now travel south. Leopard sharks, manta rays and more sea turtles return to our region. They join our resident turtles and dolphins. In waters of the Richmond, Belongil and Brunswick, female bull sharks will be giving birth to live young. For another month or so, white pointers might still be near the beaches. Some follow the humpback whales, snatching at the vulnerable babies or a sea turtle or two. Marine life goes on. For more than a decade, thanks

to Ballina’s Australian Seabird Rescue Centre, some animals unexpectedly get a second chance. Pelicans are healed of injuries with fishing hooks. Sea turtles are cured of plastic bags they unwittingly swallowed. Then, surrounded by cheering children, they are released back to the ocean.

Shark nets But this year, contrary to the work of the centre, shark nets are set in beaches and hooked drum lines placed even in the marine park. The nets catch more of these same sea turtles, rays and even whales than they do sharks. A baby humpback was caught in such a net on the Gold Coast recently. The drum lines require constant attention by crews from shore. Who can successfully tend such things at all hours on the rough Tallow Beach and in the temperamental Byron Bay? Being sea smart is another trait required to live in the

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90 per cent of these women didn’t have a car or even a licence. If they weren’t local they took buses or walked, if they were locals they’d call on family for lifts. The women and children in our service didn’t have the luxury of a day at the beach or a train trip to visit family. Their lives were narrow and limited, stuck at home and in poverty. Other youth workers said that in the past young people could catch a train to the beach and now they can’t. Politicians have forgotten the most disadvantaged groups in our region. We need trains to be fair to those who can’t drive. Everyone deserves the same opportunities to a reasonable quality of life. Beth Shelley Booerie Creek

subtropics. For starters, it means accepting that some places, conditions and seasons are not safe for swimming or surfing. Sites where sharks give birth can’t always be the best for board riding. Why should they? Murky water. Waves near the river mouth. Beaches in the first two or three days after a great rainfall. Winds moving onshore blow in the stinging bluebottles. All these are places and times to stay out of the water. Other things are happening. Other beings have the upper hand. Why not? Attaining ocean literacy is not a given. Witness the perverseness of our government actions in spite of evidence: beach nets, changing rules to allow hooked drum lines, expanding exploitation not only in Australian marine parks but throughout the seas. Then factor in new blanket permission for use of any new chemical and the push to extend the use of fossil fuels. But still, coastal experiences and marine knowledge await every person who dares. Start by stopping. Restrain yourself. Reconsider your fears. Pause long enough and begin to smell the mangrove flowers.

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able – a requirement which Azmaiparashvili himself barely passed. Thirdly, the only dress code which FIDE had proposed in 2013, but not enacted, specifically allowed Bermuda shorts. Admitting that his first inclination was to meet fire with fire, Kovalyov, 25, instead quietly left the playing hall, forfeited his match, and took a flight home. The Canadian Chess Federation, with his agreement, later registered a complaint on his behalf. Azmaiparashvili has a well documented history of both physical violence and cheating, but has never been called on it. The FIDE Ethics Commission, in a decision published last Monday, declared that they could not hear the complaint, because of lack of standing of the CCF and also because they viewed Kovalyov’s previous statements as ‘not reliable factual evidence’ and therefore, despite accounts from multiple sources of the incident, they did not have ‘a truthful and factually accurate version’ of what had occurred. The matter of disciplining officials who bring the game into disrepute is clearly of no concern to the Ethics Commission.

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Artful cakes By Vivienne Pearson I have to touch one before I can believe it isn’t real. Before me is a garland of leaves, flowers and berries, with each element as delicate and nuanced as the real thing. I am in a cake-decoration studio, not a florist’s. The flowers before me are ‘sugar art’, with each petal carefully created, before each flower is painstakingly constructed from several, dozens or even hundreds of petals. The whole garland is then arranged with a precision that belies its natural appearance. The natural home of these flowers is on a wedding cake; preferably a tiered, white wedding cake. They can also adorn christening, birthday or other-occasion cakes – and are a fabulously fancy option for corporate catering – but weddings are where they most often show their beauty. Emmy Roberts is the sugar-art queen who has created the flowers I am looking at. Cake Bijou is her brand-new business, which is in a brand-new building (the Kollective – live/work spaces on the right of Ewingsdale Road if you’re driving into Byron Bay). Emmy is self-taught and, in the four years since deciding not to return to her travel-intensive PR job during her transition to parenthood, she has gained followers around the world – with teaching workshops planned for Abu Dhabi and the UK. ‘I learned via YouTube,’ she says. ‘There are so many ways to make a sugar rose – I would concentrate on one flower for a month

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until I perfected it, then move to the next one.’ In doing so, Emmy developed unique designs and techniques. ‘Australia tends to be quite traditional in its approach to sugar flowers but that’s starting to change,’ she says. ‘People are bringing in inspiration from fine art and couture.’ Emmy’s knowledge of the biology of flowers has grown alongside her quest to replicate them. She works from real flowers; deconstructing them and creating moulds and cutters to help her then reconstruct them in sugar. Her methods do not lend themselves to mass production. ‘One rose can take up to two hours so, at most, I can make two or three wedding cakes a week,’ Emmy says. It’s not all about roses – Emmy’s range includes orchids and ranunculus. Given enough time, she can make any flower you like. Details such as the veins on the backs of leaves, thorns on rose stems, and water droplets are included in her high-end creations. Emmy is, currently at least, the cake baker as well as the decorator. ‘That in itself is a four-day process,’ she notes. The end result is a work of art. But is it edible art? ‘They are safe to eat but I don’t recommend it,’ says Emmy. ‘They are edible in that they are completely safe, but they don’t taste that great and

no-one really needs that much sugar.’ Emmy is often asked whether she minds that her elaborate creations are short lived. In fact, some couples opt to keep their sugar flowers as a memento of their wedding, displaying them in a glass box. However, Emmy doesn’t mind if they only last as long as the occasion they are made for. ‘Their impermanence is okay,’ she says. ‘I enjoy the process of making them and they are designed to be appreciated in the moment.’ She is also asked whether teaching (she offers 1:1 sessions and will soon offer small group classes in Byron Bay, in addition to her wider workshop teaching) means that she is giving away her secrets. ‘When I started, there were very generous people who gave their time and expertise to me,’ she says. Emmy grew up moving around Europe, including France, where the name of her business is taken from. ‘Bijou means delicate workmanship or beautiful jewel,’ she says. It’s an ideal name, as her sugar flowers are created through incredibly delicate workmanship and her creations decorate cakes even more beautifully than jewels. Cake Bijou: www.cakebijou.com.au, 0432 746 564. Instagram: @cakebijou

Award-winning Maha Feast for locals

Having recently returned with a gold medal from the inaugural International Maccabi Culinary Games, local celebrated chefs, Ronit from Open Table Catering and Zohar from Luscious Foods, will be recreating their winning feast on 28 October for all to experience. The Maha Feast will be a five-course meal showcasing the produce of the Middle East combined with our region’s native ingredients, and will be held in the lush tropical setting of Lagoon Pavilion. The menu includes mouthwatering dishes such as Besan pancake with roasted, smoked cauliflower and coconut chutney, and sumac and za’atar encrusted snapper served with roasted pepper salsa, beetroot salsa and preserved lemon mayo. ‘We had so much local interest in the dishes. It’s very exciting to WITH INSIDER JOURNEYS be able to host this unique event here in Byron Bay so that everyone can enjoy the * dishes we cooked to Many inclusions available win the international competition. It will 10 days from $1,370*pp twin share be a fantastic night Our Footloose Vietnam Tour is ideal for independent travellers wanting a unique yet flexible experience and celebrating the diversity great value for money. Experience Saigon, Vietnam’s of our cultures, food and most vibrant city, sample locally sourced seafood, cruise flavours,’ said Ronit. the emerald waters of Halong Bay and much more! The Maccabi Culinary BYRON CRUISE & TRAVEL Competition is an international 4/52 Jonson Street, Byron event that attracts the best of 6685 6733 the Jewish community around www.cruiseandtravel.net.au the world to Israel to compete. *Conditions apply: Price is per person twin share ex BNE in AUD unless otherwise specified. Prices are correct as at 18 Oct 17 & are subject to change without notice & Ronit from Open Table Byron availability at time of booking. Seasonal surcharges & single supplements may apply, & prices may vary due to currency fluctuations & changes to taxes & surcharges. Valid for travel between 01 May – 30 June 18. Valid for new bookings only & not combinable with any other offers. Further conditions may apply. Booking & cancellation Bay and Zohar from Luscious fees may apply. Credit card service fees may apply. ATAS No. A10923.

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New Salad Bar offering custom made fresh sandwiches/rolls/wraps. Mouthwatering Jaffle Menu. Free-range meats, gluten free options. Extensive Juice & smoothie Menu Traditional Italian Gelato made in house.

BYRON BAY 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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Safya Cafe and Restaurant

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

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

Finn Poke Restaurant Open 7 days 11am till 8pm Fri & Sat 11am till 8.30pm Shop 5, 8 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 8156 Take away available

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

Hawaiian and Japanese flavours Signature Poke Bowls • High-quality diced raw fish, vegetables, sauces & spices • Vegetarian - Vegan options Any Poke Bowls $15.95 | Tuna Poke Bowl $17.95 www.finnpoke.com.au FB Finnpokebyron IG @finnpoke_

Happy Chilli Garden 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

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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 Live Jazz. Sunday 1st October 12:30pm Open Sunday Dinner 1st October

Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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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

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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!

BEACH FRONT CHRISTMAS PARTY Call us today to start planning your Christmas celebrations! 6685 6011

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

Success Thai

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.

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

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

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Luscious Foods

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

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

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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DAILY HAPPY HOUR FROM 3 TILL 5 PM Slow down & chill out! Immerse yourself in Slo-mo Joes relaxing vibes while you enjoy live music & delicious flavours inspired from around the world. There’s something for everyone; from slow-cooked meats to mouth-watering burgers and nutritious salads. Guaranteed to leave you wanting more!

Elixiba Plant Based Restaurant and Bar A delicious vegan dining experience. Tapas, mains and heavenly desserts all house made and gluten free. Exclusive craft beers, herbal elixirs, exquisite cocktails and a unique atmosphere. Dine in/Takeaway/Catering/Functions

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

www.stelmodining.com

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

Open every day From 11am till late Corner of Fletcher St and Bay Lane, Byron Bay

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

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

Fishheads

Slo-mo Joes

Summer Hours of Operation

Breakfast and Lunch: Mon–Sat: 7am–2.30pm, Sun: 7–11:45am Shop 3, 8 Byron Street, Byron Bay Japanese Ramen: Fri & Sat : 5–9pm, Sunday: 12pm–3pm next to Byron Quarter Apartments At Succulent Café, we aim to provide a range of healthy food choices by incorporating a food menu that strongly supports P 6685 5711 the local businesses in the surrounding communities. To keep up with the upbeat and healthy lifestyle of Byron, the café FB: succulent café Instagram: byronbaysucculentcafe chooses to restrict the use of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), while advocating different eating choices, such as Vegetarian Fully licensed. Takeaway and group (Vegan), Gluten free, non-GMO, Dairy free and Organic booking available. available. wherever possible.

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.

NEWRYBAR

Harvest

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

Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations. Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee www.lusciousfoods.com.au

SUFFOLK PARK

Tullys

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

CATERING

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

The Italian Byron Bay Open 7 days from 6pm The Italian Byron Bay 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

Hidden away in the heart of the Suffolk shops, with

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

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

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rugated wall cladding in the colour Surf Mist for the walls, and corrugated roof cladding in the colour Shale Grey for the roof. It took just four days for the walls and roof to be completed, like watching a fast-forward movie with everything in precision and all fitting together. After both sheds were complete, the building consultant returned to check over the build and make sure it had been done to the precise engineering plan. All of this in just 10 days from Go to Whoa. Now Kate is ready for the next exciting step – the fitout, and time to create an amazing eclectic-style home. Stay tuned…

Continuing on from part one in our series following Kate LeMessurier’s Shed-House build, here is part two:

The House – Building the Shed from Go to Whoa After the council requirements and home building contract and insurance were approved, it took all of 10 days from the pouring of the first slab to having both sheds complete and ready for the next phase of the build. The concrete slabs always look smaller than they really are when you first see them finished. The dimensions for ‘The House’ are 20 x 9 metres with a 20 x 4 metre veranda, with the second shed being 13 x 9 metres. The 20 x 9 metre shed will house 2 bedrooms, ensuite with walk-in robe, second bathroom, a spacious kitchen with butlers pantry, laundry and a 12 x 7 metre living and dining area. Also featured will be a fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling glass window for outdoor viewing. The second shed, which is 13 x 9 metres, will hold three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office and living room. This is intended as a guest quarters for family and friends. The two sheds will be connected by an eclectic covered walkway that is made of old windows, doors, recycled timber and pallets, surrounded by a gorgeous tropical garden on either side. Back to the build – There is quite a process before a slab can be poured. Firstly, the rough in for the plumbing needs to be

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Lennox market continues to perform installed, inspected and approved by council. At the same time, the building consultant has to sign off on the work to specifications before the concreters can do their job. This process took three days. Next up, the frames. This is like a giant jigsaw puzzle. The builders know where everything goes and it’s amazing how quickly they fit it all together. The engineering plan at this stage of the build is very specific, and the builders have to work to those exact specifications to ensure they meet the engineer’s plans. Using the right tools of the trade and a scissor lift to reach the height of four metres and all the other difficult spots, this part of the build took just two days. It was incredible to watch how efficiently the builders worked on this – like a work of art. Now for some walls and a roof. Kate chose Colorbond cor-

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The Lennox Head market is continuing its strong growth according to Tara Torkkola of First National Byron Bay. ‘I took 17/13–23 Pinnacle Row Lennox Head to auction. There were 13 registered bidders and the property sold well above reserve at $1.591M to phone bidders in New York.’ According to Tara, the result was indicative of a strong campaign, which saw more than 145 enquiries and inspections. ‘It was a perfect Lennox day and we even had whales and dolphins breaching in the background, and we made sure people stayed alert with free coffee for all!’ Tara, who lived in Lennox for five years, says she is thrilled to see a number of her Byron clients at her open homes. ‘They a looking to Lennox Head as a place to raise their families, invest in or retire to,’ she said.

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15A Weeronga Way, Ocean Shores Lifestyle Beach Home with Ocean Hinterland Views

5 Gibingbell Close, Ocean Shores Peaceful Garden Lover’s Home, Prime Location

1 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach “Moonbeach” – Ultimate Beachside Living!

Set over three levels, this inviting home offers high vaulted ceilings and polished timber floors in its spacious, lightfilled, open plan living areas. Enjoy effortless indoor/outdoor living, full-length timber deck to enjoy hinterland views. • 3 bedrooms + study/nursery • 2.5 bathrooms • Two full length covered decks 28sq.m. each • Modern white kitchen with stainless steel dishwasher and oven

Set in a prime, elevated position this low maintenance brick and tile home is a garden lover’s dream come true. • Three bedrooms, with built-in robes and ceiling fans • Open plan living with polished timber floors & air conditioning • Extra tiled room downstairs plus storage area ideal for home office or could potentially be converted into a granny flat (STCA) • 828 square metre block

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

View Saturday 12.00 – 1.00pm Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar Area Sales Specialist 0477 222 452

View Saturday 11am–Midday Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar Area Sales Specialist 0477 222 452

View By Appointment Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Charlie Markham Director 0437 733 157

R H Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads 6680 5000

R H Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads 6680 5000

R H Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads 6680 5000

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10/4 FAWCETT STREET, BALLINA

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• Superb two level riverside penthouse in central Ballina • The most stunning waterfront views on the North Coast • Open plan living, huge wrap around entertainer’s balcony • 2nd floor is an opportunity to customise and add substantial value • High security building with secure parking and pool • Metres to supermarket, shops, cafes and professional services

penthouse perfection

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Friday 20, October 10.00 – 10-30am Saturday 21, October 9.00 – 9.30am Price: $1,150,000 to $1,250,000 Enquiries: Paul Prior 0418 324 297

2/59 BRANDON STREET, SUFFOLK PARK 3

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• Outstanding opportunity in beachside Suffolk Park • Ideal for both owner’s occupiers and investors • Set over 2 levels with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Light filled open plan kitchen, living and dining • Fantastic north facing entertaining areas • Only moments’ walk to Tallow Beach, shops and cafes Open: Auction: Enquiries:

Wednesday, 18 October 12.00 – 12.30pm Saturday, 21 October from 12.30pm Saturday, 21 October at 1pm Paul Banister 0438 856 552

2/12-14 FERN STREET, LENNOX HEAD 2

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• Perfect first home or investment • North facing 2 bedroom unit • Private patio and courtyard • Walk to Lennox village and beach • Well-presented small complex of 6 • No stamp duty for first home buyers Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 21 October 11.00 – 11.30am Auction Pending. Guide $490,000 to $540,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

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

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53 CARLYLE STREET, BYRON BAY

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• A stunning showcase of visionary design & opulent coastal living • Boasting a versatile floorplan with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms • Rear lane access to substantial architecturally designed work studio • With the infrastructure offered, amazing income could be generated • Set on a generous 1012m2 block featuring a brand new heated pool • Leave the car and stroll to amazing boutiques, restaurants and beaches

elegant style in the golden mile Open: Saturday, 21 October at 11.00 – 11.30am Price: $3,700,000 to $3,950,000 Enquiries: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

84 COOLAMON SCENIC DRIVE, COORABELL

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• A stand alone, off the grid property! • Situated on a north-east facing 4193m2 elevated plateau • Built with an emphasis on Green Living, connected to NBN • 3 spacious wings with 5 beds, 3 baths & separate studio • Bespoke kitchen with butler’s pantry & integrated cool room • Located within a few minutes drive of Byron Bay and Bangalow

“Yengalah” an eco-architectural masterpiece

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Open: By Appointment Price: $4,200,000 to $4,620,000 Enquiries: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

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

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Property Penthouse Perfection

Absolutely Captivating

Fabulous Lifestyle

2/7 Oceanside Place, Suffolk Park 10/4 Fawcett Street, Ballina 170 Boogarem Road, Koonyum Range $1,150,000–$1,250,000 $2,495,000 3 2 1 Auction Guide $795,000–$845,000 3 3 2 4 2 2

Designed to impeccable standards, this riverside penthouse provides stunning waterfront views. Set over two levels, this is the highest residential apartment in central Ballina. As you step into the large open plan living, dining and kitchen you are immediately drawn to the awe inspiring river and hinterland views. This space flows through to the huge wrap around balcony. Boasting amazing views and access to the balcony, the main bedroom has a modern ensuite and WIR. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are north facing with BIRs and balcony access. The second floor contains a third bathroom and open plan living area. This entire area opens up to the second-floor balcony. All this within 5 minutes of the Ballina/Byron Airport.

Friday 10–10.30am Saturday 9–9.30am Contact: Paul Prior 0418 324 297 Byron Bay First National

Open:

This 29 acre property is located on the edge of Mt Jerusalem National Park overlooking Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads coastline. Renovated to architect designs it is spacious and completely private with majestic views. Open plan living areas with high raked ceilings, timber floors and large doors that open onto the patio. Kitchen, fitted with granite bench tops, European appliances and large walk in pantry. The house has a lower wing comprising guest quarters, a second living room and the den/study. The upper wing hosts master bedroom with views of the ocean, walk-in dressing room, ensuite with separate shower and access to the outside, and the third bedroom. The house can operate entirely ‘off the grid’ with a standalone solar power system, 135,000 litres of rainwater storage. There is a studio with two rooms and facilities located separately from the home. Double lockup garage with remote entry and beautiful saltwater pool. Inspect by appointment Open: Contact: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 Katrina Beohm Real Estate

Discover this Tuscan style rendered villa, in a purpose built block of 5, in beachside Suffolk Park This delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double brick ‘Villa Sienna’ sits in a quiet cul-de-sac on a well maintained property. Enjoy the large light filled open plan living spaces downstairs, with high ceilings and adjoining private courtyards at the front, side and rear of the building. The upper level features three spacious carpeted bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, 2 with built ins, and a central bathroom with separate bath and shower. The generous master bedroom features its own ensuite bathroom and private balcony, the perfect place to capture the morning sun and enjoy adult quiet time. This lovely home will stand the test of time and is just a short walk to the beach, Suffolk Park shops, Cafes & Tavern. Currently tenanted at $750 per week, this is a perfect sea change home or investment opportunity. Agent declares interest

Inspect: Open home Saturday 12.30–1pm. Auction: Saturday 1pm, 4th November 2017 on site. Contact: Scott Harvey 0412 296 872 Scott Harvey Real Estate

Auction

Ocean Shores AUCTION – HILLTOP SANCTUARY Secluded ¾-acre hilltop sanctuary with extensive forest views to the ocean. • Truly unique 3522m2 (¾ acre) • 2 x rainwater storage, outdoor shower • Quality home plus a large separate studio • Screened outdoor studio with a wet bar • 4 bedrooms, office, 3 bathrooms, covered verandahs • Walk to shops, minutes to Brunswick Heads, • 5.2 kW solar power and hot water, wood fire, A/C + gas Brunswick River and Beaches heating

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View By appointment Auction 11 November 2017, 10am RSL Hall, Fawcett Street, Brunswick Heads Contact David Mutkins 0421 906 460 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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YES THIS IS FORSALEBYRON REAL BYRON BAY FOR SALE BY EOI. CLOSING DATE 9 NOVEMBER.

FOR SALE BY EOI CLOSING DATE 9 NOVEMBER 11 AMAZING BEACHFRONT AND BEACHSIDE LOTS 11 AMAZING BEACHFRONT AND BEACHSIDE LOTS RANGING IN SIZE FROM 632M2 TO 1278M2 . RANGING IN SIZE FROM 632M TO 1278M TO SOLD BE SOLD IN EITHER 1 LINEOR OR1111INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL LOTS. TO IN EITHER 1 LINE LOTS PERFECT TO CREATE A FAMILY COMPOUND. PERFECT TO CREATE A FAMILY COMPOUND DUNNREALESTATE.COM.AU DUNNREALESTATE.COM.AU 0418 663 620

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Property Contemporary beach house

Lifestyle with ocean views

Simple pleasures in this classic

4/113 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay 600 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell 23 Fawcett Street, Brunswick Heads $1,150,000 – $1,250,000 $3,600,000–$3,800,000 4 4 2 4 2 4 3 2 2

A tranquil rainforest hideaway, this architect designed home embraces the natural surrounds and offers stylish inclusions over two superb levels. Offering abundant natural light and beautiful timber floorboards the radiant open plan lounge/dining space showcases sleek décor. The quality equipped kitchen with gas cooktop and stone island bench completes the perfect open and inclusive family setting. An expansive patio for all season entertaining creates seamless indoor-outdoor living, enhanced by a sun washed garden to relax, perfect for children. Boasting a stunning bathroom with free standing bath, along with 4 serene bedrooms, the master features his and her robes, ensuite and private balcony for the true parents escape. The 423sqm north to rear facing block is a sandy stroll to Tallow Beach, close to bike paths, local schools, village shops and moments to the heart of Byron Bay Saturday 21sth October 12–12.30pm Open: Contact: Ian Daniels 0457 341 111, Ellyce Harris 0434 968 304 McGrath Byron Bay

Commanding prime position on Coolamon Scenic ridgeline, this beautiful Coorabell property enjoys spectacular ocean, hinterland and mountain views. Set amongst lush tropical gardens, the 2.25 acre estate features a grand two storey plantation residence which displays a perfect marriage between elegance and relaxed coastal living. As you step inside the large entry foyer features an impressive Victorian Ash staircase, beyond this are 2 bedrooms and bathroom. The upstairs hosts an expansive living area, kitchen and dining. The master suite also takes in beautiful views. There is another well-appointed bathroom and 4th bedroom or home office. Only a short drive Bangalow and the Gold Coast Airport 45 minutes away.

Saturday 12–12.30pm Open: Contact: Paul Prior 0418 324 297 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 Byron Bay First National

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Charm and character abound in this classic 1950s timber home with all of the yesteryear delights – soaring ceilings, polished timber floors, french doors, hopper windows, picture rails, timber walls, Juliet balcony & breezeways. There’s even the old string light switches. Sound old, well it is. But there are the modern conveniences too like ducted air conditioning with climate control, Foxtel installed in the lounge room and the master bedroom and ceiling fans in every room. The attractive and low maintenance gardens and yard will provide endless opportunities for lazy afternoon entertaining under a beautiful poinciana tree. Don’t feel like entertaining? Then grab a towel and walk 70m and have a swim in the river. Yep, less than 100m to the river and only a very short stroll to the town centre, pub, footbridge, beach and surf club.

Contact: Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

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Now available in Belongil $339,000 Land only

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Immaculately presented three-bedroom home has recently been tastefully redecorated throughout and new floor covering laid! The home is ideally located on a corner block in close proximity to the bowling green, swimming pool and lakeside clubhouse. Kitchen has a built-in Simpson fan-forced oven/grill and a brandnew ceramic cooktop. Tiled bathroom includes a shower cabinet and large vanity unit with a separate toilet. The laundry is located in an external building at the rear of the single carport adjoining the home. Plus, there is a gentle ramp leading to the side entrance door from the carport. At the rear of the home, there is a very private and secluded paved courtyard. Energy-efficient home has a solar hot water service, split-system air-conditioner and solar panels with an inverter.

11 amazing lots of land that have never been to the market before are now available for sale. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wake up in the coming days and have second thoughts about securing the last vacant land within 1 km of the heart of Byron. Some are beachfront lots, some not. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;matter this is the last vacant land available to build the beach home of your dreams and aspirations. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you deserve. Ranging in size from 632m2 to 1278m2 and fully serviced. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss it. For sale by EOI. Closing date November 9.

Open: By Appointment Contact: Kelvin Price 0423 028 468 Mr Property Services

Open: Inspect by appointment Contact: Graham Dunn 0418 663 620 Graham Dunn Real Estate

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Magnificent views in the heart of Clunes. â&#x20AC;˘ Superb architect designed home â&#x20AC;˘ Breathtaking views across the Eltham Valley â&#x20AC;˘ Elevated & northeast facing â&#x20AC;˘ Polished timber floors and cathedral ceilings throughout â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious outdoor entertaining balcony â&#x20AC;˘ Just 25 minutes drive to the north coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best beaches and surf breaks â&#x20AC;˘ Close to schools and services

Inspect: Open home Saturday 10.00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10.30am. Auction: Saturday 28th October 2017, 9.30am. Contact: Scott Harvey 0412 296 872 Scott Harvey Real Estate

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

Simply better opportunity for Byron Shire properties

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Research shows that more than 100,400 people searched for Byron Bay listings on realestate.com.au while other suburbs in the Shire only received 4,100 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about 4%

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18 Casons Lane $2.39 million

We currently have sole rights to list ANY property as the Byron Bay EXCLUSIVE SHOWCASE which will appear on all pages and attract any potential buyer in the Shire directly to your home Contact Katrina to discuss this opportunity further katrina@kbrealestate.com.au | 0467 001 122 | 6 Marvel Street, Byron Bay 2481

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AUCTION 5 November Onsite 12PM

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Property Fabulous vacant acreage 634 Dorroughby Road, Dorroughby Vacant land

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26.66 ha 65.87 acres Discover this superb, north facing parcel of vacant land in the outer hinterland of the Far North Coast. Close to the lovely town of Dunoon, Rocky Creek dam and 45 mins drive to Byron Bay. With frontage to the ever-flowing Boomerang Creek, easy access off Dorroughby Road and a building entitlement for a future country home, this delightful 65 plus acres offers a bright future for country living. With new fencing on the northern boundary, good fencing throughout, elevation offering lovely valley views and a choice of building sites, no. 634 will allow a discerning investor/owner a unique opportunity. For further information, please contact Scott Harvey.

Inspect: View at all times Contact: Scott Harvey 0412 296 872 Scott Harvey Real Estate

56/11–19 Cooper Street, Byron Bay Spacious 2-bed strata villa in immaculately maintained over-55s complex Both bedrooms have extra-large built-in robes, main has powder room Good-sized kitchen with dishwasher & plenty of bench space Open-plan living space flows to a generous & private covered deck area Plenty of storage options, A/C in living area, security screens throughout Y T B NT PECTME S N N I OI P AP

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AUCTION On Site 21 October 12noon Inspect Saturday 11–12pm Web Id: 1P1171 Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 Clayton Papillon 0474 922 599

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4 Waterford Parade, Skennars Head Landscaped gardens surround home, in-ground salt water pool in backyard Immaculate family home of generous space proportions, 931m2 corner block Cathedral ceilings & an abundance of o/ 3 min walk for a surf at Sharpes Beach, short walk to schools pre-school to Yr 12 sized windows allows for loads of light Vast open plan kitchen looks directly to Price Guide $1,450,000–$1,595,000 pool area & landscaped backyard area Inspect By Appointment Upper level is master suite, walk in Contact: Vaino Lillioja 0487 026 765 robe & ensuite with elevated views to Flat Rock Enjoy sunrises to the east & sunsets to the west – best of both worlds!

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(*STCA) 2/31 Silkwood Road, Lennox Head Free standing low maintenance home on Double lock up garage with internal access and laundry 613m2 approx. block, great value Quick walk into village, school bus stop Substantial open plan kitchen/dining/ & playground across the street living space with plentiful natural light Main bedroom features oversized built in robes, ensuite with corner spa & WC Price Guide $695,000–$735,000 Inspect Saturday 1–1.30pm Living space opens onto generous & Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 private covered ent. area-ready for summer Generous grassed side area has street access-perfect for van, boat or pool

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Blank Canvas – So Much Potential! 49 Barrett Drive, Lennox Head Solid 4 bed home on level 719.5m2 block, moments from the beach & lake Fabulous ‘downtown’ location, just in need of a good dose of TLC Private street frontage in quiet cul-desac amongst quality homes Light filled, open plan living spaces flow to paved outdoor area & grassed yard Spacious, fenced yard is ready for a pool (*STCA), backs onto nature reserve

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AUCTION On Site 4 November 12noon Inspect Saturday 2.00–2.30pm Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399

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Newsagency with full lotto and selling magazines, newspapers, milk, drinks, phonecards. • Computer system is currently being used for point of sale, stock control, home delivery. • Wide range of magazine titles and broad range of stationery supplied to local businesses and the general public. • Supply both Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby Newspapers and includes paper run with currently 13 sub-agents.

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Property Easy living on the waterfront 37 Elizabeth Avenue, South Golden Beach $735,000 3 1 2

Stunning Rural Views to Mt Chincogan

Estate Planning & Pensioners Assets Test Soak in the tranquil calm water vista lined with trees from the living areas and large verandah. Kayak or paddle board from your back yard, or grab your surfboard for a short stroll to the rolling waves. This brick, low maintenance well-maintained 3–4 bedroom waterfront home in South Golden Beach is situated within the vicinity of primary and preschools, community gardens, cafes, farmers markets and sports fields. Only 30 minutes’ drive to Gold Coast International and Ballina Airports. Brunswick Heads and Byron Bay are nearby. A fabulous peaceful lifestyle with great outdoor living and loads of benefits, awaits! So call me and arrange an inspection.

Open: Saturday 11.00–11.30am Contact: David Mutkins 0421 906 460 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

Think about the value of your combined assets… Most likely you and your partner are under the threshold of the pensioner assets test, or at least if you are over the threshold, you still get a part pension inclusive of the “extras”, such as discounted rego, pharmacy items, etc.

12 Garden Avenue, Mullumbimby Light and spacious family home Separate teen retreat with kitchen, bathroom and laundry Fenced backyard Close to town and schools Separate study/bedroom

Pensioner discounts add up to some big savings when calculated over your pension years.

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Close to river for a swim Established orchard and vege garden Wood-fire pizza oven and barbecue Amazing birdlife Offers from $785,000 Contact: 1300 578 504 forsalebyowner.com.au

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Open For Inspection ELDERS BANGALOW • 10 Dinjerra Place, Mullumbimby. Wed 10–10.30am • 229 Rosebank Road, Rosebank. Thu 11–11.30am • ‘Sunsets of Bangalow‘, Fowlers Lane, Bangalow – Inspect by appointment

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 5/8 Wollongbar Street, Byron Bay. Wed 11–11.30am • 871 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Wed 11–11.30am • 2/59 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Wed 12– 12.30pm • 6/155–159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Thu 10–10.30am • 6/114 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Thu 10–10.30am • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Thu 11–11.30am • 136 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Thu 11–11.30am • 6 Giaour Street, Byron Bay. Thu 3–3.30pm • 73 Massinger Street, Byron Bay. Thu 4–4.30pm • 10/4 Fawcett Street, Ballina. Fri 10–10.30am • 47 Carlyle Lane, Byron Bay. Fri 10.30–11am • 1635–1651 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Fri 12–12.30pm • 5/8 Wollongbar Street, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 10/4 Fawcett Street, Ballina. Sat 9–9.30am • 13 Cemetery Road, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 22 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 73 Massinger Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 39 Ryces Drive, Clunes. Sat 10.30–11am • 22 Brookview Court, Ewingsdale. Sat 11–11.30am • 2/12–14 Fern Street, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 11–11.30am • 11/30–32 Byron Street, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am • 18 Blackwood Crescent, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am • 162 Blindmouth Road, Main Arm. Sat 11–11.30am • 53 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 3 Orara Court, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 10 Coachwood Court, Federal. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 256 Midgen Flat Road, Newrybar. Sat 12–12.30pm • 600 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell. Sat 12–12.30pm

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• 4 Mayo Court, Skennars Head. Sat 12–12.30pm • 2/59 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 12.30–1pm • 11–19 Byron Street, East Wardell. Sat 1–1.30pm • 14/64 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay. Sat 1–1.30pm • Lot 2, 256 Midgen Flat Road, Newrybar. Sat 1–1.30pm • 6 Giaour Street, Byron Bay. Sat 1–1.30pm • 12 Palm Avenue, Mullumbimby. Sat 2–2.30pm

LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS • 37 Elizabeth Avenue, South Golden Beach. Sat 11–11.30am • 6A Narrogal Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 2 Mariners Court, Brunswick Heads. Sat 12–12.30pm

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD • 11 Stoneyhurst Drive, Lennox Head. 9–10am • 56/11–19 Cooper Street, Byron Bay. 11am–12pm • 13 Madden Place, Cumbalum 11–11.30am • 3 Kell Mather Drive, Lennox Head. 11–11.30am • 4/12 Shelly Beach Road, East Ballina. 12–12.30pm • 3/12 Shelly Beach Road, East Ballina. 12.30–12.45pm • 16 Chilcott Circuit, Cumbalum. 12–12.30pm • 2/31 Silkwood Road, Lennox Head. 1–1.30pm • 6/23 Namitjira Place, Ballina, 1–1.30pm • 49 Barrett Drive, Lennox Head. 2–2.30pm • 35 Pine Avenue, East Ballina. 2–2.30pm

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 5 Gibingbell Close, Ocean Shores. Sat 11am–12pm • 15A Weeronga Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 12.30–1pm • 9 Pottsville Road, Mooball. Sat 1.30–2.30pm

Auctions ELDERS BANGALOW • 229 Rosebank Road, Rosebank. Thu 19 Oct 6pm at Heritage House • 10 Dinjerra Place, Mullumbimby. Thu 19 Oct 6pm at Heritage House • ‘Sunsets of Bangalow‘, Fowlers Lane, Bangalow. Sun 5 Nov, onsite

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

KATRINA BEOHM

• 2/59 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. 21 Oct 1pm • 5/8 Wollongbar Street, Byron Bay. 11 Nov 2.30pm • 6 Giaour Street, Byron Bay. 18 Nov 11.30am

• 3 Minshul Crescent, North Lismore. Price: By Tender – tenders close 3 Nov 2017 Inspection by appointment only

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD

• 11 Stoneyhurst Drive, Lennox Head. 21 Oct 10am, on site • 56/11–19 Cooper Street, Byron Bay. 21 Oct 12 noon, on site • 4/12 Shelly Beach Road, East Ballina. 4 Nov 10am on site • 49 Barrett Drive, Lennox Head. 4 Nov 11am on site

• 4/12 Shelly Beach Road, East Ballina. AUCTION • 2/31 Silkwood Road, Lennox Head. GUIDE $695,000–$735,000 • 6/35 Namitjira Place, Ballina. CONTACT AGENT • 35 Pine Avenue, East Ballina. CONTACT AGENT

PARKINSON REAL ESTATE

• 20 St Helena Road, McLeods Shoot. Please contact Karin 0409 177 659.

• 731 Bangalow Road, Talofa. 21 Oct at 11am

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New Listings

• 18 Orana Road, Ocean Shores • 1 Ray Street, Murwillumbah

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

Rental Open Houses

• 75 Burns Point Ferry Road, Ballina. $550,000– $590,000 • 2/12–14 Fern Street, Lennox Head. Auction Pending Price $490,000–$540,000 • 4 Mayo Court, Skennars Head. $845,000–$925,000 • 162 Blindmouth Road, Main Arm. Contact Agent • 60 Massinger Street, Byron Bay. $2,600,000 • 22 Brookview Court, Ewingsdale. $1,690,000– $1,850,000 • 5/8 Wollongbar Street, Byron Bay. Auction Sat 11 Nov 2.30pm • 871 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. $825,000 • 9 Rosewood Avenue, Bangalow. $1,150,000– $1,250,000 • 6 Giaour Street, Byron Bay. Auction 18 Nov 11.30am

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 1 Ann Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 9.30am • 72 New City Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 10am • 26 Tallowood Crescent, Byron Bay. Sat 11am • 3/9 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11.45am • 1/116 Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay. Sat 2pm

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ALL YOUR NORTH COAST ENTERTAINMENT KINGSWOOD HAVE HIT THE ROAD OFF THE BACK OF THEIR ACCLAIMED ALBUM AFTER HOURS, CLOSE TO DAWN, WHICH FEATURES THE RECENT FUZZY UPBEAT SINGLE ATMOSPHERE AND THE SEXY, SLOW JAM, GOLDEN.

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KNOWN FOR HEAVIER TRACKS such as Ohio, Kingswood have since taken a musical turn toward the blues/rock direction and the gents have just blown crowds away with confetti cannons at Splendour In the Grass, and made a heavily lauded soulful cover of Destiny’s Child single Say My Name for Triple J’s Like A Version. When they’re not onstage the guys love being on the road. ‘When we started touring Australia, one of the first things we did was buy a 98 HiAce and take all the seats out, except for the four, and put all our gear in,’ laughs Alex Laska. The guys are leaving Cairns after their gig there the night before. They’ve just been bungee jumping. ‘They emailed us and asked if we wanted to do it. It was incredible. Exactly what we needed to do! It’s the best wake up!’ laughs Laska. ‘We should do it every day.’

‘Sometimes it’s really easy and other times it’s really hard. Sometimes you can hear a song fully formed and the sonic The guys do love a challenge. Their sophomore album After Hours, landscape is very apparent in your mind and other times not. Close to Dawn was recorded in Nashville. They kept the cameras Although I try not to do that you because when you get into the studio if you have already made your mind up about how rolling even when the tape wasn’t, to capture a unique insight something is going to sound, then you don’t have that creative into how a band creates an album. The band are huge fans of freedom. When you have the shell of something, then you can watching documentaries, so it felt like the natural thing to do, to really create something in the recording process.’ capture the journey of making their album. ‘Recording is a really interesting process,’ says Laska.

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NO INTERMISSION WITH MIKE MCCLELLAN

It is now more than 40 years since Song and Danceman was a national hit and voted Song of The Year by the music industry at its annual awards. Mike McClellan’s songs have earned him an honoured place within the history of Australian music and you’ll still hear Song and Danceman, The One I Love and Rock’n’Roll Lady on radio, along with several others from his extensive back catalogue, but until the release of If Only For a Moment in 2011 it had been 20 years since Mike McClellan had released a CD of new songs. A ‘best of’ collection (Time and Time Again) was released back in 2001 to the joy of many whose vinyl collections were wearing rapidly.

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It has surprised nobody who knew his early work that his three albums of new songs since returning to his music full time should be so good. He remarked in a recent interview, ‘When I made the decision to return to performing and writing again I didn’t want to come back and just play the old stuff, as good as it might be. And I didn’t want to release any new material unless I felt it was at least the equal of, and preferably better than, the

This show sees the band on the road with backing vocals. In fact songs I had recorded all those years ago. I think No Intermission lives up to the standards I set myself – and I’m my harshest critic. I hope others believe so too.’ It’s doubtful any will disagree. No Intermission easily sustains the exceptional quality of his much-loved early work while richly reflecting his growth as a writer, and is ample testimony to his enduring talent. And he’s one hell of a guitar player. The energetic first single from the album, Not Yet, finds him in tongue-in-cheek good humour, loudly declaring that he ‘ain’t ready to quit. Not Yet.’ Many hope he never does. Byron Theatre on Saturday at 7.30pm.

JAZZ AT THE BOWLO If you like a little swing in your step then find yourself at the Bangalow Bowlo this Friday when Emily Turner and Rhydian Lewis return to sing with a live jazz band, featuring Fred Cole and Hans Lovejoy. Great for swing dancing. Starts at 7pm. It’s free and everyone is invited!

JUST A MOMENTO SCU Contemporary Music Program announces four events

they have 12 people in their touring party; it’s quite a show! ‘We are doing a mess of both albums,’ says Laska. ‘To be honest our whole live set feels new at the moment because we have a drummer filling in and his take is just slightly different so it makes things a bit different. It’s like changing a critical ingredient, but it makes things really interesting.’ Kingswood bungee jump into Byron this week, playing the Hotel Great Northern on Sunday. each year where music students will showcase their work to the public and gain valuable experience in the live music scene. The first is on Thursday when Calypso Momento showcase their work at the Ballina RSL Boardwalk Lounge from 7pm.

TORTURED REMIXES ONSTAGE Celebrating 20 years in music, Aria-nominated (Brisbanebased) indie classical quintet Topology have recently released their newest full-length mixtape album Tortured Remixes and are heading to Byron Theatre on their Tortured Remixes tour! Featuring tortured reconstructions of The Saints, MC Hammer, The Beatles, Stevie Wright, Beyoncé, Cold Chisel and many more, Tortured Remixes is a mixtape celebrating the 60s to the present like you’ve never heard them before. They play the Byron Theatre on Friday at 7.30pm.

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WED 18 JESSE PUMPHREY THU 19 THE PEEP TEMPEL, BATPISS, MINI SKIRT FRI 20 ANDREW STOCKDALE SUNDAY 22 SAT 21 NICK NUISANCE KINGSWOOD & THE DELINQUENTS, CROCODYLUS, ISRAELI CHICKS, THE VANNS LIQUID FACE DEAR SEATTLE MON 23 TAY OSKEE HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN • thenorthern.com.au • 6685 6454 TUE 24 MARSHALL OKELL 32 October 18, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

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What’s the point of being a big Hollywood producer if you don’t get a little extra titty? Harvey Weinstein has been exposed for being a sexual predator, routinely assaulting and abusing women to the extent that it was such common knowledge it was an ‘in joke’. Now he’s lost his job and been made accountable and fellow predators such as Woody Allen have come out saying they feel’ ‘sad’ for those mixed up in the Weinstein controversy. That’s Allen expressing empathy for the women victims. That doesn’t last long, because Allen especially feels sad for Weinstein’s ‘messed-up life’. The messed-up life that saw him become co-chairman of the Weinstein company, one of the world’s most successful film production houses. Must have been so hard being powerful and rich. Making movies and making moves on women. The casting couch has long been a Hollywood cliche, but it turns out it’s less cliche and more fact. Hang on, shouldn’t beautiful women expect this? Isn’t this the cost of being considered desirable? Shouldn’t women be flattered? Or perhaps be glad they’re plain? The

Weinstein story is a reminder that women are still considered consumables. That we are perceived as being available for the amusement of men. That our bodies are for the consumption of others. Sexual assault is clearly so routine, like an agent’s fee. Weinstein regularly pulled out his penis to the horror of young women. What would make a man do that? Is frightening and appalling women with your sad cock part of the thrill? Did his brother Bob know? Lots of people obviously knew about the Weinstein willy, but Hollywood runs on rape culture. Just watch a movie and you are reminded of how disempowered even powerful women are. Have a look at how many women producers there are. How many women writing or directing films. And, of course, there’s a pay gap about as big as the thigh gap women are expected to have to make it on screen. Hollywood continues to harvest unrealistic images of women telling us the story of who women are. Women are beautiful. They are for us to look at. They aren’t supposed to be powerful or in control. When the cock is flopped out they are supposed to admire it, stroke it, or get a selfie with it. You’re not supposed to refuse the cock. Or speak out about it. If you speak out you never work. Harvey had built himself the perfect penis-flashing empire. It seems Hollywood created the same kind of sexual predator’s safety net as the Catholic church. But the world is changing. Finally Harvey has been made accountable. He must be in shock. Poor Harvey. Isn’t everyone in it for the pussy? I mean what’s the point of being rich and powerful if you can’t just pluck the fruit off the pussy tree? The American president got away with it. Probably still does. It’s become his signature

SPIRIT OF THE BAY

proud to boast about the huge array of local youth talent filling the lineup! Every This time three years ago a team of young Events Management students at the Byron Youth Service were getting ready to launch musical performer and DJ would be under the age of into presenting their major assignment for the course, an event 26 and is a drawcard to the called Spirit of the Bay. event in their own right! This Returning in 2017 are two of the original students, Hayley gig provides an ideal platform Stibbard and Shanise McIntyre, to again join forces with their to showcase the outstanding once tutor, now friend, Min Saxe to bring you the third Spirit of youth talent in the Shire. Even the Bay. the various catering stalls are Stephanie Sims from the BYS is delighted to have the crew return operated by young locals as well as the decor, lighting and to put on another fantastic youth-focused event to raise muchlasers. With the support of needed funds for the Byron Youth Service so they can continue industry professionals, this gig their valuable work with young people in the community. She is BY the youth and FOR the youth! is pleased to announce that Spirit of the Bay will officially be an annual event held on the third weekend of October, with this AMBER performed as a soloist back in 2014 in the ‘Unearthing year’s event on Saturday from 2pm! Byron’ segment of the first Spirit and returns this year with her band! Amber will also be doing backing vocals for another Min recalls that although for the first Spirit of the Bay they had legendary local music act, Jeremy Storm. headliner act WolfMother gracing the stage, this year she is

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dance THE BYRON LATIN FIESTA WAS FOUNDED IN 2006. IT GREW OUT OF A PASSION FOR LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC, DANCE, AND CULTURE, TOGETHER WITH A LOVE FOR THE BYRON SHIRE WITH ITS STUNNING ENVIRONMENT AND UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES. When the fiesta was born, the main focus was to bring the local latin dance community together and to give the national industry within Australia a platform to showcase their talents. It was also intended to educate and excite newcomers. As the event has evolved and grown it has become an international, national and local event, and yet it still strives to keep a rather grassroots approach and to stay connected to its humble beginnings. Sky Blue is the festival director. She spoke with The Echo about this very exciting weekend feast of latin music and dance. Sky, tell me what you have in store for this year’s Latin Fiesta. The 2017 event will feature more than 40 dance workshops for beginners to experienced dancers. The most in-demand styles this year are Bachata and Kizomba, which will be taught by our international artists along with some of the most prominent latin dance instructors from around Australia. There are also more than 40 dance performances spread across the three nights ranging from student teams to professional couples. Live bands never seen before at the event are the highlight of Friday and Saturday nights. We are also excited to announce that this year the event is expanding to include a talk series with motivational speakers.

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How do you approach programming each year? Programming is always a delicate balancing act. For the dance workshops we take into consideration the different styles the instructors have experience with and are mindful to cater to what’s in demand with the attendees. We strive to offer a diverse variety of styles and levels so that there is something for everyone! During the days there are always four workshops at any one time to choose from. With the night-time events our program includes dance performances plus social dancing to live bands and latin DJs. Again, with the parties, we like to offer variety. Careful planning goes into creating a nice vibe at the venues with comfortable, attractive setups, good light and sound and a program with great music that is exciting for the dancers and their friends. Why do you think people love latin music and dancing so much?

handshake. It’s not surprising that Woody Allen jumped in to defend Weinstein, as Weinstein was one of the first to step up and defend poor Woody when his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was seven. Poor paedophile Woody. No-one wanted to believe Woody was a creep. We love his films. No-one wanted to believe Michael Jackson was a paedophile either. We like his music. We have always tolerated sexual predation in our creative geniuses. How many of us have bought Charlie Chaplin posters or marvelled at what an incredible artiste he was? We want to forget the ugly truth, that Charlie Chaplin was a sadistic tyrant who loved young girls. Very, very young girls. There never needed to be any proof that we still operate in a world that endorses male behaviour when Woody Allen – whose films sadly I love, but whom, as a comedian and writer, I have come to despise – says that ‘we have to be careful not to create a “witch hunt” atmosphere targeting men in the workplace’. Thank you, Woody. We forgot. Let’s use this as a reminder to defend the rights of men. A creepy old lech is brought to account and rather than using this as a timely reminder to protect the rights of women and to endorse their right to a safe workplace free of being touched, groped or having to look at old men’s cocks, Woody Allen is worried that other men and their behaviour might come under scrutiny. As it should. Behaviour like that does not exist in isolation. It’s cultural. Perhaps Weinstein could make a film about it. Woody could write it. It’s about how powerful men get away with abusing women. Silence of the Movieman. Indigenoise will be performing and promoting their new single Wildfire and band members will also be facilitating the Opening Ceremony scheduled at 3pm. After the live music, a smorgasbord of fabulous DJs hits the stage including Torusphere, Fraktal Faerie, Dendrite and Morgazmk. If EDM is your thing you don’t have to wait, as the FunMaker Silent Disco will be running alongside MainStage throughout the gig providing a variety of dance music styles to keep everyone happy. Raising funds for the BYS is awesome! Showcasing some of the Shire’s amazing talent is fabulous! But for Min Saxe, the highlight of this gig is the heartfelt reunion of all the amazing young people who come together to make Spirit of the Bay possible! live

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Opening Ceremony, Jeremy Storm, AMBER, Indigenoise, Trip Syndicate, Fraktal Faerie, Medicinal Noise, Beatroot… and more. Saturday at the BYS, 2pm till 11pm.

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Latin music is very happy and upbeat. It has a great energy about it that people find infectious. It can be a lot of fun and is an excellent healthy social activity. Is it hard to learn if you are a beginner? Everyone can learn to dance; if you can walk, you can dance! My motto has always been ‘There is no such thing as two left feet!’ If you have the desire and you have good teachers it is easy to learn.

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MUSIC IN THE VALLEY!

guitarists and a Welcome to Country with Uncle Pete.

DOOLIE

Families will be kicking up their heels in celebration when Thrillbilly Stomp headlines Main Arm Public School’s annual Music in the Valley event this Friday.

With free entry there will also be fun activities, sideshow alley, pony rides, an inflatable obstacle course, a petting zoo and delicious food as well as a licensed bar on offer.

2016 Queensland Music Award winner, Doolie’s latest single Køld is an intimate revenge story. Darker than past singles, the texture between the lyrics and melody exudes passionate emotion throughout. With a lower instrumentation juxtaposed with Doolie’s powerful higher register, it’s a standout track in an already shimmering introduction into the Queensland music scene. Doolie’s schedule has been a swirling cacophony of support slots, writing, recording as well as moving to the Gold Coast, which was an exciting experience as Doolie explains: ‘Moving out of home was exciting and fun… Being more independent and by myself allowed me the freedom and time to play around with my songwriting and to grow… I’m really sinking my teeth into my songwriting, recording and building my performance skills through frequent gigs.’

culture OKTOBER FOR CLUB BYRON Club Byron is having its very first Oktoberfest this Saturday and Sunday – two days filled with fun and entertainment for all. An Oktoberfest cannot be complete without traditional Bavarian food, beer from the region and, of course, entertainment. Live music inside for the adults, 14m obstacle course for the kids, face painting and, naturally, prizes for best

When Comedy Burns

The thigh-slapping, infectious sound of Thrillbilly Stomp is influenced by music in which accordion and mandolin are prominent such as Celtic, Cajun, zydeco and bluegrass. Using these styles to inform and inspire, the band creates a sound that is unique, fun and uplifting.

Playing shows with Christian Patey, Ella Fence, Fieu, Selahphonic, The Jensens, and playing The Village Festival among others has done exactly that, helping her live shows take an energetic new life. Catch Doolie performing live at Byron Bay Brewery, Byron Bay on Saturday at 7pm. dressed over both days. Oh yes, face painting may be the option for those who don’t like dress-ups… So what’s on the menu? Bratwurst sausage and curry ketchup, and a botched roll; Knodel-poached potato dumplings in gravy and pork; German flamkucken, a thin-crust pizza with creme fraiche, sliced onion and speck that soaks up the beer… And there will be beer. Lots and lots of beer!

PICKERING POWER Edgy, polished and inventive, Charlie Pickering is one of the most exciting names in Australian London’s busy drivetime he found himself hosting events at the Wembley, gracing redcarpet events, and pretty well living the life of a celebrity. In all that he managed to keep his first love, standup, firing. Burns was invited to Australia to host NOVA’s Morning show. ‘When I was in London if I wasn’t doing three or four shows in a week I thought I was letting myself go – like the gym – but now I can pick and choose when to do a gig because it’s not my full-time career and I can pick and choose when I want to do it. If I am doing a gig now it’s because I really want to do it.’ What Burns loves about standup is how much more personal you can be with your audience than on radio.

HE’S PERFORMED IN SOME OF THE BEST COMEDY ROOMS IN THE WORLD; HE’S EVEN STARRED IN THE XMAS EPISODE OF THE OFFICE IN A PART HIS MATE RICKY GERVAIS WROTE FOR HIM, BUT WHEN UK COMEDIAN GREG BURNS CAME TO AUSTRALIA, IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. ‘It happened quite quickly,’ he said. ‘I first came here in 2004 to do the Adelaide Festival and just fell in love with the audiences here!’ Apparently we are very open and responsive. And we ‘get’ stuff. ‘It’s a much easier translation between UK and Australia than with America,’ says Burns. ‘I felt very at home here whereas in America it can be confusing. I thought it was a cliche about irony not translating in America, but it’s not a cliche! ‘In Australia there is a good-natured feel, and life is good natured, and that translates to the audience; it’s more chilled and relaxed, as much as the cliche of Americans there is the cliche of Australians being fun and being laidback, and they kind of are!’ In London Greg Burns was something of a star. As a comedian and number-one radio host for

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‘If you talk about yourself too much on radio you go, ‘This guy is going on too much about himself,’ but in standup you want to hear about that person, you want to know how they think. People go to the radio to hear about the world’s troubles, and they go to standup to hear about your troubles! ‘I started out in comedy as a comedy fan. I watched a lot of it as a teenager; I thought it was something I could do. It takes a while to admit it – it’s quite embarrassing to admit it – even when I started doing gigs; even now I try not to say to people I am a standup comic. It still sounds like a weird thing you say you can do; it’s not like you are singer, where it’s more quantifiable – it’s more subjective with comedy!’ As a comedy host for his radio station Burns has worked huge crowds, hosting the Summertime Ball at Wembley with around 80,000 people. ‘There was Rhiannna, Lady Ga Ga, Cold Play… it’s weird because the bigger the crowd the less nerve-wracking it can be! Performing to 80,000 people at one of the most iconic stadiums in the world wasn’t that hard; I have been more nervous in front of 30 people in Kings Cross in Sydney!’ Catch Greg Burns at the Byron Services Club on Saturday at 8pm | Tickets are $25/30 | Booking at mandynolan.com.au (select upcoming gigs) or on 6619 0529 or tix are available at the club.

The event kicks off at 4pm with a Teddy Bears Singalong. The much-loved Curly Cousins will delight and inspire both young and old with their rich harmonies, uplifting arrangements, multi-instrumental talents and audience interaction. Other highlights include Main Arm students showcasing their musical talent from the junior and senior choirs to flautists, violinists and comedy. Charlie is a political junkie, a law graduate, and was the voice of his generation as a regular team captain for Generation X on Network Ten’s quiz show Talkin’ ’bout Your Generation. He was also on your TV screen every weeknight for five years as co- host of The Project, where the day’s news is dissected, digested and re-constituted by some of Australia’s funniest and smartest. In 2015 Charlie joined the team at ABC TV to premiere a news comedy show, a tonight show, a chat show and a panel show all in one – The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. He is joined by support Damian Power, three-time Barry Award nominee and widely regarded as one of the most exhilarating voices in Australian comedy. With Mandy Nolan as MC, this is one cracker of a show. Byron Brewery | Thursday 2 November | Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | $25. | Tix on trybooking.com/SLDY

FROM BANGALOW TO CHICAGO! With two sellout productions (The Drowsy Chaperone and Little Shop of Horrors) under its belt, this November Bangalow Theatre Company puts its spin on the Broadway classic CHICAGO! Yes, aspiring vaudevillian star Roxie Hart and a singing, dancing ensemble of some of the northern rivers’ W GALO BAN finest performers are coming TPRA NEY A E H T COM to Bangalow’s historic A&I

DOLPHINS ONSTAGE NCEIA Dolphin Music Awards are excited to announce their 2017 finalists recently, and now with three industry judges per category and with fantastic feedback from them with so many good songs entered it meant some very good songs just missed out. The NCEIA team, sponsors and performing artists are looking forward to a great public-friendly night with music galore on Tuesday when the NCEIA Dolphin Music Awards will be held at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30pm. Go to the Ballina RSL Club to book tickets or phone them on 6681 9500.

OPEN DAY FOR SKATEPARK This Sunday the South Golden Beach community are holding the SGB OPEN DAY to celebrate the opening of the new skatepark and playground. The day will be packed full of events for the whole community including a barbecue by the SGB Community Association, skate coaching, comps and cash prizes by the Byron Youth Service, craft activities, face painting, free ‘taster sessions’ at the SGB Hall including yoga, dancing, singing and kung fu, performances by local groups Bollywood Sisters, Cuban rythyms and a local girls’ choir. The event will finish with live band Sugar Rush and Colombian street food at the hall from 4 till 6pm.

10 YEARS OF MULLUM MUSIC SNAPPED To celebrate 10 years of Mullum Music Festival, the festival and The Rock and Roll Coffee Company Café in Mullumbimby will present a retrospective photographic exhibition (24th Oct – 27 Nov) featuring the work of local photographers who have been capturing the magic of Mullum Festival for many years. The selected exhibiting photographers regularly cover festivals and have been an integral part of the Mullum Music Festival family since its inception. Each photographer has selected their favourite photos of the festival to include in the exhibition. 'The joy the festival inspires in the town I love is uplifting, says Jeff Dawson, local legend, photographer and one of the founding members of the long-running independent paper The Byron Shire Echo “I love the lack of insecurity.' Opening Tuesday 24 October at 6pm. All welcome!

Hall across two big weekends in November – on Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November and Thursday 9, Friday 10 and Saturday 11 November. A&I Hall, Bangalow | Doors at 6.30pm. Show commences at 7.30pm SHARP. General seating $35 + booking fees | Premium seating (1st & 2nd row seats) $40 + booking fees | Vantage seating (3rd row, table seating with high-backed stools) $45 + booking fees Tickets on sale now at bangalowtheatre.com.au.

Fri 3rd | Sat 4th | Sun 5th | Thur 9th | Fri 10th | Sat 11th November 2017 Food & Drinks from 6:30pm | Show Starts 7:30pm The A&I Hall, Station Street, Bangalow | Tix: www.bangalowtheatre.com.au

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ENTERTAINMENT Caiti Baker’s

they do and are good at what they do shine in their element. I don’t know much about NRL but I’ll catch a game if it’s on!

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DARWIN’S CAITI BAKER HAS CREATED A SULTRY WORLD OF HIP-HOP-LACED SOUL AS LIKELY TO BE INHABITED BY JAY Z AS IT IS BY FIONA APPLE OR ELLA FITZGERALD. A MELTING OF CLASSIC MELODY, URBANINSPIRED LYRICS AND TIMELESS VOCAL TIMBRE THAT EXUDES STRENGTH AND A CONFIDENCE, THE WORLD OF CAITI BAKER HAS A WIDE MUSICAL PALLETE: WELCOMING, RICH AND A TRUE EMBODIMENT OF MODERN AUSTRALIAN CULTURE. What was it like having your song chosen as an NRL theme song? Did it open you to a big fanbase straight away? That song Here is by my mate Briggs! We

How do you approach songwriting?

were hanging out one day and he asked if I wanted to lay down some vocals for this song he was working on for Fox League and the NRL. A couple of weeks later, I was in the studio with the producers of the track, recording all these vocal parts! The following week I met Briggs in Melbourne and we shot a video clip for it. It’s been an amazing experience that has allowed me to perform at the Suncorp Stadium in front of a lot of people, to performing at the Dally M Awards in Sydney. I definitely found that I had quite a few new fans on social media who all had a common theme – they loved footy! I love sport, I love watching people who love what

There’s no formula for me; it depends on the inspiration. My best mate and long-term music collaborator James Mangohig is continuously churning out instrumentals that I’ll work on in my own space and time. In this case, I do love writing by myself, in my own bubble, away from everyone. Then I love sitting with James, with his guitar and noodling about together to find chords and lyrics. Writing is a vulnerable and cathartic thing for me so I need to be super comfortable with my environment and collaboration partners. What about making that transition to the studio – how hard is it to make choices about how a song is going to sound? I imagine there are so many doors you could open… There are so many possibilities! For the songs on my debut album Zinc, James created a basic instrumental that I wrote to – lyrics, harmonies, arrangement and such. Then Michael Hohnen, our co-producer and double-bass player, would write double-bass parts, work on arrangements

and also work with Eugene Ball (an amazing and accomplished Horn arranger) on brass parts for the album. The three of us – James, Michael and me – would then work on the songs in a cyclical manner, building on, reshaping, stripping back, finalising and polishing each song until we felt the song was exactly where it needed to be! What gets under your skin? What do you want to sing or make music about? I write about a lot of different stuff. I might hear a phrase in a movie, read a sentence in a book, overhear a conversation… It’s all inspiration for me. I’ll write about experiences I’ve been through, that my friends and family have been through… How I feel about where I sit in the world – identity, privilege, ego, love, the current state of the world… What can we expect for your Mullum show? Mullum can expect me to be singing my songs and having a good time! I’m looking forward to meeting all the locals too! Mullumbimby Ex-Services this Thursday and at the Mullum Music Festival 16–19 November. For tickets and program information go to mullummusicfestival.com.

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SALVATORE ZOFREA – Master of Light tells the life story of one of Australia’s great painters. His journey has taken him from wartorn Italy as a child to his search for a new life in Australia. From his studios in Sydney and the Blue Mountains to his birthplace in Southern Italy, we follow Salvatore’s story as he creates Morning Light, a monumental artwork, 100 foot long and reminiscent of Monet’s panoramas that he did at the end of his life. This film is presented by Richard Mordaunt.

The Queen of Comedy Mandy Nolan introduces another hand-picked collection of Byron’s funniest and most eclectic brood of wanna be standup comedians.

Over the past two years Port Macquarie-based artist Niomi Sands has been trawling through lost-property collections uncovering somewhat quirky gems that represent our everyday lives. Sands is fascinated with the collections of objects and material culture that we surround ourselves with and how these objects provide an insight into our lives, aspirations, memories, frustrations and relationships. Her exhibition opens at BSA Project Space (Dalley St, Mullumbimby) on Friday at 6pm.

Bruce Goold is another of Australia’s greatest living artists. His life is a fascinating journey that has take him from the Yellow House in Sydney to exhibitions in Ireland and London, book-cover designs all around the world and thousands and thousands of linocut art pictures. UNDER THE LINO tracks down some of his finest pieces of art spread around the world, woven through wonderful conversations of great times and exotic people. This is a film full of humour and eccentric art.

See them rise up and take flight or crash and burn, for naught but your viewing pleasure, and at their own desperate addition to being the centre of attention. Don’t miss it, your best opportunity to see fail after fail of notfunny comedians, hilarious stuff…

You can also hear Niomi Sands speak in the upcoming Art in the Pub (see below) Monday 6pm for 6.30 start at Court House Hotel, Mullumbimby.

NOSTALGIC DIALOGUES Shows are back to back at Art Piece gallery till Christmas. Next is Hilary Herrmann’s Nostalgic Dialogues opening on Friday.

The filmmakers will be available for a Q&A where Richard and Bill Leimbach will talk about how the films were made and the treacherous journey of crowdfunding an arts film.

Thursday at the Byron Bay Brewery. Free. 8pm. MC Mandy Nolan.

Sunday at 3.30pm at the Byron Theatre | Tix are $18 | byroncentre.com.au

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MIND MADE ME The stigma around mental health issues is still deeply rooted for many people and this is one reason that Byron Youth Theatre are eager to share their production of Mind Made Me with as many community members as possible. Structured as a series of powerful vignettes, each scene exposes the challenges that mental health issues such as negative body image, anxiety, gender orientation, depression and non-suicidal self-harm can present in young people’s lives. Incorporating song, slam poetry, dance and theatre, the production has been featured at the Richmond Valley Mental Health Expo for the past three years. Local psychologist Peter Chown will make a presentation and hold a Q&A session after the performance, drawing on his 30 years of experience working with adolescents. Resources will be available.

Do Not Go Gentle opened to a ‘full house’ last week. After two years in the making, this production of Do Not Go Gentle, by Australian playwright Patricia Cornelius, is finally here. Following rave reviews in Cardiff last month, this joint international endeavour between the Drill Hall Theatre Company in Mullumbimby and Everyman Theatre Company from Cardiff, Wales, is now at the Drill Hall for just one more week. Bookings can be made at http://www.drillhalltheatre.org.au or at The Bookshop, Mullumbimby. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

In the course of her 12-year career as an artist, she’s touched the hearts and minds of so many art lovers, art buyers and artists, all over Australia but especially in the Shire. Of her latest exhibition Herrmann says, ‘This body of work began when sifting through a box of forgotten photographs. They rekindled hidden memories of family, friends, country and the past. Landscapes altered, a sense of time. The photos were a sentimental reminder of how the past renders us in the now. I traversed backwards, into my childhood home, back to my parents, to those open fields and rolling hills. I fumble in time. I fumble in the present, amongst the larger world’s malevolence, hatred, and inability to forgive. In this body of work my nostalgia is escapism, a search for a place of peace, a reminder or discovery of hope. Nostalgic Dialogues is a mosaic, a visual conversation of me, past and present, trying to make sense of the world.’ Opening at Art Piece on Friday at 6pm.

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THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US To enjoy yourself at the cinema, all you need is to be convinced that what you’re watching reflects reality. This movie is slow to find its rhythm, but gets there in the end. Seeing Ben and Alex (Idris Elba and Kate Winslet) hastily arranging for a privately owned twin-engine plane to get them out of snow-bound Idaho is clunky in the extreme, with both actors merely going through the motions – it is the sort of preamble that writers just want to get out of the way. When the plane’s pilot (Beau Bridges) has a seizure, they crash in the mountains,

but Ben and Alex survive with only cuts and abrasions, as does Dog, the necessarily dead pilot’s golden retriever. On the slippery slope to schmaltz, the movie returns to plausibility’s realm thanks to the successful pairing of its two stars and the softly-softly directorial hand of Hany Abu-Assad (who gave us the remarkable and similarly humane Paradise Now back in 2005). Ben, a neuro-surgeon, had travelled to Idaho for a medical conference, photojournalist Alex was flying out for her own wedding. As luck would have it, they packed only the toughest of sub-zero

Movie Day Ballina No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie is a popular ASL (American Sign Language) film about a young deaf boy who feels different from everyone else. Everything changes when he meets superhero, SuperDeafy! When: Sunday, 22 October. Doors open 11:30am Where: Ballina Fair Cinemas, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre Cost: Adults $14, Seniors $11, Students/Conssession $12, Children $10 OPEN CAPTIONS This is an event for the whole family — mum, dad, grandma, grandpa, brothers and sisters — bring everyone!

Buy tickets at the door or online at http://www.ballina.info/cinema/

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SUN, VENUS AND LATE-WEEK NEW MOON IN EQUITABLE, ARTISTIC LIBRA PROVIDE THE IDEAL CLIMATE FOR UPGRADES IN STYLE, PARTNERSHIP HARMONY AND A REBALANCE OF GIVE AND TAKE… clothing in their carry-on luggage, so when they were exposed to the unforgiving elements they were suitably attired in up-market windcheaters, scarves and beanies. Everything changed (for me) when a cougar stalked the busted fuselage in which Alex and Dog were cuddled while Ben was away scouting. It is a beautifully shot encounter, and it instantly encapsulates the life-and-death struggle that the couple must face in the hostile environment. Getting

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to know you ‘in extremis’ is a theme that relies entirely on the withheld stories being worth hearing when they are told, and the personality differences – and in this case racial – being outside of the characters’ points of reference. Winslet, an actress of sublime subtleties, and Elba, the deepvoiced hunk not often given the opportunity to show a gentler side, bring it to a heartbursting conclusion. And even better, Dog doesn’t die.

repeated over and over again, with the circumstances and manner in which she is killed Whether you want to think changing each time before she of it as homage or as just a is shocked into consciousness. blatant, money-grabbing Scott Lobdell’s screenplay (the rip-off (I prefer the former), plot exhibits a one-writer-only Christopher Landon’s new take focus) is an old-fashioned on Groundhog Day (1993) is a brain breaker, demanding little ripper. Tree (Jessica Rothe) that you pay close attention is one of those slim blonde to its detail – you have to sorority brats who make you constantly keep reminding cringe with embarrassment at yourself that everybody else the memory of what a complete besides Tree is not reliving dork you must have been when the same moment. There are you were a teenager. After a suspects and red herrings wild frat party, she wakes up galore, a couple of genuinely one morning in the dorm room scary scenes (especially early in of cheesy, check-shirted Carter the set-up) and a not entirely (Israel Broussard), having just unpredictable romance that dreamt that she was stabbed blooms between Tree (such a to death by some creep ridiculous name) and Carter. wearing a goofy clown’s mask. At 30, Rothe sometimes looks That day, her birthday, is then too old for the part, especially when in close-up with the more youthful Broussard, but she delivers a winning performance, physically and emotionally. In keeping with the times which the knuckledraggers in our federal government would wish to deny, there is a heartwarming moment of encouragement for gay guys – ‘love is love’ says Tree – and a touching rapprochement between the rebellious 1R 2UGLQDU\ +HUR 7KH 6XSHU 'HDI\ daughter and her widowed 0RYLH father. The first ‘ending’ doesn’t Special Open Caption sit quite true, but if you hang Screening around you’ll get one that is Sunday October 22nd sillier but by the same token 12.00PM much more satisfying. And Tree confesses that she has ‘never heard of Bill Murray’.

ARIES: Aries like strong boundaries, but this week doesn’t want battle lines. Instead it underlines the importance of listening to opinions other than your own. Then acting with fairness and integrity (though not trying to please everyone, then resenting it). Late week arrives with delightful surprises: new people, fresh experiences, even an unexpected windfall. TAURUS:Jupiter spends a year in each sign, and its current transit of Scorpio carries the theme of powerful regeneration, restoration and renewal. As an earth sign you’ll appreciate the energetic metaphor of digging deep into the compost heap of messy issues that need addressing, and turning them over to nourish this week’s growth. GEMINI: When your sponsor planet Mercury moves into Scorpio, get ready for lightweight chit-chat turning towards the elephant in the room: that jumbo whose name is Relationships. Resist easy answers and critical judgments. Look beneath surfaces. There’s a host of diplomatic, tactful Venusian influences at hand to facilitate conciliatory exchanges. CANCER: If Venus in Libra morphs this week into a moody seesaw with someone rubbing your fur the wrong way or your ruffling their feathers, use the opportunity to air grievances and shine light on what could be made more beautiful. Everything can be an ally if we release our resistance to it. LEO: Leo’s ruled by the sun, so consider this week’s fable concerning warmth versus force. Wind and Sun decide to see who’s more powerful: the first to take the cloak off a wandering shepherd wins. As Wind blows forcefully, the shepherd clutches his cloak ever tighter. When Sun bathes him in warmth, he willingly removes it… VIRGO: Channel this week’s nervous energy into whatever calms the wild mind; sort the sock drawer if that does it for you. There’s no need to angst with Venus tending your financial landscape, but when Mercury joins Jupiter in your communication zone, be prepared for in-depth conversations with penetrating levels of perception..

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LIBRA: Sun, Venus and late-week new moon in Libra sprinkle you with so much magic dust that, despite the odd power push on the home front, indulging in activities you adore – whether it’s artistic endeavours, horizontal exercise, lounging, lunching or retail therapy – just doing what feels good will be reward rich and effortlessly successful. SCORPIO: Jupiter visits your sign every twelve years for twelve months. Presently supported by Pluto in ambitious, success-oriented Capricorn, it delivers formidable soul medicine in the form of assistance in forgiving whomever you think has wronged you, by remembering a time when you did something similar. Which will then kickstart your stream of good fortune… SAGITTARIUS: As Archers enter a deeper, more mature phase of social relating, the word respect – which means take another look – becomes increasingly significant regarding changes you personally want to make. This week suggests, where the tongue’s concerned, applying brake before accelerator, and focusing more strongly on what you do want than what you don’t. CAPRICORN: A businesslike week, just the way Capricorns like it. If changes in the professional sector reshuffle your career kaleidoscope into a new pattern, late-week new moon heralds the start of a fresh cycle of prosperity as Jupiter magnetises new allies and avenues for supporting your ambitious dreams. AQUARIUS: Venus circulating in the sign of meeting people and making alliances is highly auspicious for Aquarian travel plans, promotional and/or legal activities – so long as you can avoid being too provocative about issues that polarise people into opposing camps. Aim for tactful and diplomatic, even if others aren’t. Especially then. PISCES: Mercury sinking into Scorpio’s deep and complex waters could challenge this week’s comfort levels if the easy ebb and flow of conversation develops undercurrents of suspicion, doubt, accusation or confrontational feedback. The truth may seem unexpectedly elusive, mysterious, intriguing. Don’t fall for fancy or fanciful schemes without reliable, trustworthy values.

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ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY 19 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON PEEP TEMPEL, BATPISS, MINI SKIRT RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM HELL & WHISKEY BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM CHRIS FLASKAS BYRON BAY BREWERY 8PM HOME CRAFTED COMEDY WITH MANDY NOLAN PIGHOUSE FLICKS, BYRON 6.30PM INTUITION IS YOUR PERSONAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM CHEF DE PARTY & FRIENDS TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM TIM SLADDEN BANGALOW BOWLO 6PM SALSA CLUB MULLUM 7.30PM CAITI BAKER POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM LIVE GYPSY JAZZ BILLI’S INDIAN, BILLINUDGEL 5.30PM BOLLYWOOD NIGHT PARK LANE THEATRE, LENNOX HEAD 6.30PM RAW NORTHERN RIVERS’ RADIANT NR COMMUNITY GALLERY, BALLINA 5.30PM EXHIBITION LAUNCH BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 7PM CALYPSO MOMENTO LISMORE CITY HALL 8PM KITTY FLANAGAN

FRIDAY 20 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON ANDREW STOCKDALE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE SWAMPS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM JOCK BARNES 9PM PINK ZINC BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM MARSHALL O’KELL BAND BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM TOPOLOGY’S TORTURED REMIXES STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM LIVE MUSIC WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM LIVE MUSIC TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM RACHEL BY THE STREAM LUSCIOUS FOODS, BYRON

A&I 6PM ANDRE COMARU SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 6PM GREG PETERSON ELEMENTS OF BYRON 5PM SARAH ARCHER PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM JOSH HAMILTON BANGALOW BOWLO 7PM SWING JAZZ WITH EMILY TURNER & RHYDIAN LEWIS BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM TIM STOKES BRUNSWICK HOTEL 6PM BRITISH INDIA BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 7PM CHEEKY CABARET MAIN ARM SCHOOL, MULLUMBIMBY 4PM MUSIC IN THE VALLEY WITH THE CURLY COUSINS, MAIN ARM SCHOOL CHOIR, THRILLBILLY STOMP POINCANA, MULLUMBIMBY 5PM LOUNGE SESSIONS WITH RESIDENT DJ ART PIECE GALLERY, MULLUMBIMBY 6PM HILARY HERRMANN’S NOSTALGIC DIALOGUES OPENING BSA PROJECT SPACE, MULLUMBIMBY 6PM NIOMI SANDS EXHIBITION OPENING DRILL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 7.30PM DO NOT GO GENTLE MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM KRAPPYOKEE BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 8PM MESCALITO BLUES LENNOX HOTEL 9.30PM FAT ALBERT BALLINA RSL 7PM CHARMAINE WILSON BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 5PM SIMON ASTLEY 8.30PM THE J-TONES LISMORE CITY HALL 10AM MENTAL HEALTH MONTH EXPO 8PM KITTY FLANAGAN CUDGEN SLSC, KINGSCLIFF 7PM BILL JACOBI SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM ANGELO PASH CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM STEVEN MICHAEL DUO SPHINX ROCK, MT BURRELL 1PM BETHANIE JOLLY THE CHANNON TAVERN 7.30PM THE DIRTY CHANNEL DUO CABARITA SPORTS CLUB THE PIGEON BOYS CURRUMBIN PUB 8PM DIRTY HEARTS, JUST

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SATURDAY 21 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON NICK NUISANCE & THE DELINQUENTS, CROCODYLUS, ISRAELI CHICKS, LIQUID FACE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM ANDY JANS BROWN BAND BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM DJ FONZAIUS BYRON YOUTH CENTRE 2PM SPIRIT OF THE BAY FUNDRAISER WITH INDIGENOISE, KOOK CARTEL, JEREMY STORM, AMBER, DJS & SILENT DISCO BYRON ARTISAN MARKET 4PM ESSIE THOMAS BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM DOOLIE BYRON SERVICES CLUB 8PM GREG BURNS, MATT FORD, MANDY NOLAN BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM MIKE MCCLENNAN CLUB BYRON OKTOBERFEST STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM LIVE MUSIC WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ALEX THE ASTRONAUT SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 3PM HUNTER & SMOKE DUO PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM BLUE M SUFFOLK PARK HALL 6.30PM BOHEMIAN COWBOYS BANGALOW FARMERS MARKET 8AM JESSE MORRIS BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM THE EVENING FOLD FEDERAL PARK 12PM FEDERAL PARK PARTY WITH SKA2D2, ESSIE THOMAS, MAPLE DUO, SLIME, JOLENE, DJS POB & SCOTTY BRIMSTONE BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM OOZ BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 7PM CHEEKY CABARET SOUNDSHELL, BRUNSWICK HEADS 10PM ELECTRICITY PRICE RISE AFTER

PARTY FEATURING THOSE WHO CAUSED IT: SUCCESSIVE FEDERAL GOVTS, AGL, ORIGIN AND ENERGYAUSTRALIA MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY MARKETS 9AM BROADFOOT POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 5PM LOUNGE SESSIONS WITH RESIDENT DJ DRILL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 7.30PM DO NOT GO GENTLE MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM SALOON SESSIONS WITH DJ MILES JACKSON LENNOX HOTEL 9PM OCCA ROCK BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 6PM MARK HEAZLETT 9PM MILO GREEN BAND BALLINA RSL BOWLING CLUB 6PM LEIGH JAMES MARY G’S, LISMORE SUPERCHEESE SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 2PM GAVIN DONIGER 7PM MARK RIDOUT SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM JASON DELPHIN BENTLEY HALL 6PM WATLING & BATES CHINDERAH TAVERN 7PM MR TROY KNOX PARK, MURWILLUMBAH 9AM MAKERS & FINDERS MARKET WITH FELICITY LAWLESS CABARITA SPORTS CLUB LIVING IN THE 70S TWIN TOWNS JUNIORS, TWEED HEADS 5PM BILL JACOBI CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

SUNDAY 22 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON KINGSWOOD, THE VANNS, DEAR SEATTLE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM ROMANIACS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM ZED LEPPELIN 8PM DJ LONGTIME CLARKES BEACH, BYRON 7AM BYRON LIGHTHOUSE RUN BYRON THEATRE 3.30PM BRILLIANT ARTISTS: SALVATORE ZOFREA & BRUCE GOOLD BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM LIVE MUSIC CLUB BYRON OKTOBERFEST TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12PM

p: 6684 1777 f: 6684 1719 e: gigs@echo.net.au w: echo.net.au/gig-guide DJS DANGEROUS COBRA & EVA J SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM ARMITAGE BANGALOW HOTEL 2.30PM SLIM PICKENS 7PM SCARY GOOD SURF FILM & WASH BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 9AM HOMEMADE JAM BRUNSWICK HOTEL 4PM KINGFISHA & TAY OSKEE FEDERAL PARK 1PM JESSE MORRIS BAND POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM SUNDAZE WITH RESIDENT DJ DRILL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 2PM DO NOT GO GENTLE MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 3PM JAM SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH COMMUNITY HALL 10AM OPEN DAY 4PM SUGAR RUSH, BOLLYWOOD SISTERS, SALSA DANCERS CLUB LENNOX 4PM KENT EASTWOOD LENNOX HOTEL 5.30PM Q WHARF BAR, BALLINA 3PM STU BLACK ELTHAM HOTEL 1PM YOLANDE CUDGEN SLSC, KINGSCLIFF 4PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT CHINDERAH TAVERN 2.30PM GREGG PETERSON DUO COOLANGATTA-TWEED HEADS GOLF CLUB 1PM SMOKEHOUSE COUNTRY MUSIC CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

MONDAY 23 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON TAY OSKEE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MATT ARMITAGE BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM 4’20’ REGGAE WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM REGGAE AFTERPARTY EWINGSDALE HALL 7PM MOVING SOUL CONSCIOUS DANCE B-SPACE, BALLINA 5PM JAM BALLINA RSL 7PM SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE

TUESDAY 24 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MARSHALL O'KELL RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM GEORGIA FRANK BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8PM OPEN MIC WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJS JAMIE, SLHTTE, 4 EYES HALL UNDER BYRON GYM 6.45PM NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

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BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM OPEN MIC ROCK N ROLL, MULLUMBIMBY 6PM MULLUM FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION OPENING COURT HOUSE HOTEL, MULLUMBIMBY 6PM ART IN THE PUB WITH NIOMI SAND MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 6PM TRIVIA BALLINA RSL 6.30PM NCEIA DOLPHIN MUSIC AWARDS CLUB BANORA 5PM JASON DELPHIN

WEDNESDAY 25 RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM PHIL & TILLEY BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM INO PIO BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM OPEN MIC WITH HARRY NICHOLS BYRON THEATRE 11AM YERMA WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE BANGALOW BOWLO 6.30PM SWING DRILL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 6.30PM BYRON YOUTH THEATRE’S MIND MADE ME TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE 7.30PM TROMBONE KELLIE GANG

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Friday 20 October, 7.30pm Full $30 | Conc $25 | Group of 4+ $23 | All-ages event

MIKE MCCLELLAN – NO INTERMISSION PRESENTED BY WILD ROSE PROMOTIONS Saturday 21 October, 7.30pm Adult $45 | Concession $40 | Child U18 $25

Sunday 22 October, 3.30 pm Tickets: $18

YERMA - NT LIVE SCREENING PRESENTED BY BYRON THEATRE Wednesday 25 October, 11.00am Full $25 | Conc $23 | Student U18 $10 | Group 10+ $15 | Age 15+

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Laundry Services ........................... 41 Lawnmower Repairs .................... 41 Lighting .............................................. 41

Architects........................................... 38 Audio Production .......................... 38 Locksmith .......................................... 41 Automotive....................................... 38 Osteopathy ....................................... 41

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Service Directory 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 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ........ 0403 458177 CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602

BYRON ECO WINDOW CLEANING & PRESSURE WASHING Q FREE

DENTISTS BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766

UOTES Environmentally Conscious. Specialising in Windows & Screens, House Washing, Gutters, Roofs, Solar Panels, Driveways… NOW OFFERING INDOOR HOUSE CLEANING Call Sam on 0434 539 979

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

BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420 EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154

Window Cleaning Professionals

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

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

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

P/L

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning

Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2943 e: faithfullrossco@gmail.com

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

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

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

Quality Exterior Refinishing

Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 12 years’ local experience. Free property assessments and quotes. WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Management plans drawn up........................................0418 110714

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

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

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

Full Circle

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

fullcirclerefinishing.com

Calmer Organic Cleaning

0418 156 909

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

Call Steven Butturini

0411 567 844

SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES

20 Year+s Exp.

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

CARPET CLEANING

TLC

Window Cleaning

Truck Mounted Machine

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

(02) 6684 1001

Green & Clean

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

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

QUFREE OT ES premiumviewwindowcleaning@gmail.com • commercial & domestic windows • solar panel cleaning • hard to reach windows • fly screen repairs & treatments • pre-sale property makeovers • rental property inspections

PREMIUM VIEW

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au......................... Nathan 0412 926441

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

CALL JUSTIN – 0413 311 771 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

REGAL RESIDENCE CLEANING 5-star, 20 years exp. Solo operator. ABN ......................0414 846816 GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Excellent service, reliable, efficient. Home. Bond. Builders Clean..0405 437431

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

Apple Certified Support

– nationally recognised qualifications

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

Whe er y Whether you need a tech mentor, advice or just support m I’m here to help

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

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

• 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

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift

0431 122 057

CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St .....................0467 660323

FREE QUOTES FREECALL 1800 683 838 MOBILE 0419 677 991 cmhwindows@gmail.com COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, SHOPS & REAL ESTATE FULLY INSURED

TINY EARTHWOR various implements available for limited access projects

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

Personal tech support for bamboozled ed bip bipeds www.mygeekmate.com.au | mark@digiflip.com.au ip co c

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

A con Any consumer digital device Any An ny di digital project at home

rs or repai No s a l e

Specialising in road repairs & driveways

purely support, advice & tech mentorship

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT Mobile service. For Home & Business .................0422 804449 DIEGO’S COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Network & PC Solutions, setup, support & repair.........66771810

CONCRETING & PAVING

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

Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads. Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire.

Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160 5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks. Augers and rock grab available.

Lic.136717c

&2%% 15/4%3 %NVIRONMENTALLY AWARE NO CHEMICALS MINIMAL WATER USE 0HONE *ON ON

Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6677 1881

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

%XTE HOUSE RIOR W WIN ASH CLEAN DOW

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE

BYRON & BEYOND CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly ......0451 102239

0411 562 111 s

"92/. "!9 7).$/7 #,%!.).' 02%3352% #,%!.).'

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

Phone Jeremy 0409 146 052

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

• 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

Jai – 0467 482 948

AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings.............................0410 630042

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

)UHH 4XRWH – &DOO 1RZ

35 years in local area • Free quotes

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

CLEANING

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

AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season................................................0421 360961

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

CHIROPRACTIC

'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH 6SHFLDOLVW

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283

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

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600 NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating...0402 716857 THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978

The Byron Shire Echo October 18, 2017 39

Service Directory ELECTRICIANS

A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729

02 66 804 173 Lic: 154293c

AH

NICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores.......0402 487213

GARAGE DOORS 24 HOUR SERVICE

0439 624 945

netdaily.net.au

North Coast news daily:

STRONGARM LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Acreage mowing..............0402 917519 QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

Garage Doors & Openers

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

SAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

GARDEN DESIGN

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

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

GAS SUPPLIERS

JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

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

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Free Delivery Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental

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

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

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 6685 8588 Mirrors â&#x20AC;˘ Security doors and screens Shower screens â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial glazing BYRON GLASS & ALUMINIUM Home, Shop & Office. 24 hr/7 days. Lic 313329C ..............66808123

Your electrician with a difference Proudly supporting the Orangutans

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

E: info@mglamb.com.au www.mgelectricalservices.net.au E: info@mglamb.com.auM:M: 0417025 025 019 019 0417 Lic. 236341C

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COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C.............0422 668582 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

â&#x20AC;˘ Garden & Property Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Acreage & Residential Mowing â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Tip Runs

info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com

0431 550 401

ACREAGE SPECIALIST (NO JOB TOO BIG) domestic/commercial lawns â&#x20AC;˘ edges and hedges â&#x20AC;˘ green waste removal or can be mulched on site FULLY INSURED â&#x20AC;˘ FREE QUOTES 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

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

0416 424 256

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Structural landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Hedging â&#x20AC;˘ Planting, turf laying, and all aspects of garden maintenance

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

0434 329 111 | byrongardening.com.au

HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Gregâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handyman Services, Byron Bay ............................0414 109595

THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953 www.care-repair.com Lic No 223375C. Aaron ...........................................................0428 891682

RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569

Luke McDermott

â&#x20AC;˘ Acreage & Residential Lawnmowing â&#x20AC;˘ Property Maintenance & Gardening Services â&#x20AC;˘ Rubbish Removals, Storm Cleanup â&#x20AC;˘ Light Chainsawing â&#x20AC;˘ Brushcutting/Edging â&#x20AC;˘ Hedging/Blowing

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

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

HEALTH â&#x20AC;˘ OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St...............................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ..............................................0408 110006

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

Frameless and Semi-Frameless Byron and Beyond FENCING

HANDYPERSONS

Byron Gardening

BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

GLASS POOL FENCING

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

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

NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;g. Lic 219161C...0419 556639

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

0497 413 344 â&#x20AC;˘ www.charlibearlawncare.com

SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

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

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

JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028

FENCING

GUTTERING

JEWELLERS â&#x20AC;˘ Acreage Mowing Specialist â&#x20AC;˘ Irrigation â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Rubbish Removal Byron Shire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ballina Shire â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Licensed & Insured

Contact Vadi: 0404

978 383

byronlawnranger@gmail.com

www.byronlawnranger.com

TRADE QUALIFIED JEWELLER Commissions, resizes, repairs, remodels, louiseshaw.com.au.0414 644828

KITCHENS

SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 20 yrs+ exp Lic 290290C www.slbyronbay.com ...0499 771769 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 ABOVEBOARD KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & ALTERATIONS Lic 80677C ...................0415 661814 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Phone Richard ...........................0407 821690 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72â&#x20AC;? mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ...0402 487213 BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco oils, hard wax oils & water-based finishes. Nathan .............0420 215716 MOW JOES Lawn & property maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..........Steve 0407 065849 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

40 October 18, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

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

Service Directory NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

LANDSCAPING

DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

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

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

BYRON BAY

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

Shaun Savage Landscapes Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

Specialising in: â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Pool Surrounds â&#x20AC;˘ Block Work â&#x20AC;˘ Paving â&#x20AC;˘ TurďŹ ng â&#x20AC;˘ Stonework

Paving

C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C Â&#x2021; )UHH TXRWHV Â&#x2021; *\SURFN Ă&#x20AC; [LQJ VHWWLQJ

YVES DE WILDE

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

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

High-quality residential and commercial paving

0422 659 901

Lic 167371C

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION www.varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ...6845035 or 0414 842602 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 IPS PTY LTD Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing, decks & design Lic 290231C ...0437 819087 SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES 25 years exp. Creative & reliable..................................0418 688171

LAUNDRY SERVICES

LAUNDRY

PAINTER NEIL A McINTOSH

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

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

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

ROOF PAINTING Repair, clean, repaint metal roofs from $1950. Lic 237105C ..............0414 587884

PEST CONTROL

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

â&#x20AC;˘ Targeted treatments for all pests with â&#x20AC;&#x153;no sprayâ&#x20AC;? cockroach treatments â&#x20AC;˘ If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

02 6681 6555 Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

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

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

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

All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C..............................0421 334515 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ..............0427 217500 EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C.................0417 053708 LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222

PODIATRY

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

Chay 0429 805 081

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

OSTEOPATHY

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

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

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

Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126

PLUMBERS

MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035

LOCKSMITH

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

GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos, 40yrs exp. Davey ....0457 117654

0404 053 857

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

OSTEOPATHY

COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes .......................................................0405 609598

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

451 186 / 6680 4660

DQQH P ZDUZLFN#JPDLO FRP

20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

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

&UDLJ 0413

ABN 48867459605 Lic 33995C

BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208

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

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

Free Quotes

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456

PICTURE FRAMING

Licence No. 207479C

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

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

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR

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

landscaping supplies

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

PLASTERING

Soil Mulch Gravel Cracker Dust Road base

0266 804555

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

MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791

0405 594 288 NEW ERS OWN

wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge, Steve Clifford.......66803499

Lic. No. 206913C

20 Years Experience

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

Lic No 189144C

â&#x20AC;˘ Sand â&#x20AC;˘ Soils â&#x20AC;˘ Gravels â&#x20AC;˘ Pots & statues â&#x20AC;˘ Lots, lots more

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

â&#x20AC;˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ..........................66807207

Tree Faerie Fotos

Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330

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

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move & More

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

0429 149 533 Est 2006

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Service Directory REMOVALISTS (continued)

SOLAR INSTALLATION

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

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

Call us on 6679 7228

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

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

6681 4912 / 0409 917646

Electric Lic 124600c

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

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

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170 leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au

LdS Silviculture Specialising in all aspects of tree work including milling services

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02 6684 2198

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

Eddy 0477 Karl 0423

The expert in solar efficiency

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Call 1300 18 20 50

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 PETER GRAY Dip Arb. AQF5. Consulting arborist ...........................................................0414 186161

www.saegroup.com.au

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

Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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

Intilec

ROOFING

pty ltd ENERGY MANAGEMENT

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

720 200 396 508

HART TREE SERVICES 18” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding, cherry . 66849137 or 0427347380

CAPE BYRON REMOVALS Local. Brisbane-Melbourne weekly. Since 1989...................0413 505893

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

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THE PALM DOCTOR Specialising in pruning & palm removal. Prompt & reliable..........0421 508044

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Lic. 232432C

* Custom canvas covers * Boat covers * Ute canopies * Tonneau covers * Repairs Byron Bay – 0423 640 529

www.intilec.com.au

Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362 Email: montysmetalroofing@gmail.com www.montysmetalroofing.com.au

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.

LIC: 223489C

ZAC MACTAGGART METAL ROOFING PTY LTD Ƈ NEW ROOFS Ƈ RE ROOFS Ƈ INSULATED ROOF PANELS Ƈ Ƈ FASCIA & GUTTERS Ƈ REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Ƈ

Patrick - 0425 256 802 Andy - 0423 343 323

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

0411 683 003 BYRON COAST ROOFING PTY LTD Lic 252098C Guttering, leaf guard, cladding, etc ..0422 248936 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced, insured & fast free quotes. Call ..............................0419 789600 ROOF PAINTING & REPAIRS Free quotes. Lic 1134084. Joe .........................................0414 587884

RUBBISH REMOVAL

• All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing 73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772 TIP-EASY TIPPING SKIPS & TRAILER HIRE 3.5m3 skips, 10x5 & 7x5 caged box trailers ... 0438 470484

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

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP Buying: • Scrap metal • Aluminium • Copper • Brass • Lead • Car Batteries Next to Tyagarah Service Station

Pacific Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

FREE T avail fo OW

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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

WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts

TILING

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS @ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS

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

BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

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

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

VALUERS

SWIMMING POOLS

WWW.ZACMACTAGGARTMETALROOFING.COM.AU

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

Lucas Holland Qualified Arborist

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

FREfoEr all

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North Coast news daily:

for home, commercial and rural properties

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

...forget pointless scrubbing

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

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

IN IN H

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

$399

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

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

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

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

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:

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

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING

2

Every 5th m FREE

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

Professional Water Tank Cleaning Installation and maintenance of water filters for rural and suburban properties

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

h your Deal wit erator local op

MD TILING SOLUTIONS Wall & floor tiling, water proofing. Lic 286371C .....................0406 858290 NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

NEWT

TREE SERVICES

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

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

The Fully Insured Professionals

WELDING

SEWING & ALTERATIONS

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

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

SEWING Repairs & alterations. Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ..................................0427 570812

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

SANDIE’S SEWING Bulk garment manufacture. Est 20 years ........................................0409 060393

42 October 18, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

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

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

Classifieds INDEX Annual General Meetings ....... 43 Birthdays ................................ 45

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

Childcare ................................ 43

PHONE ADS

Death Notices.......................... 45

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

Businesses For Sale .............. 44

For Sale .................................. 44 Funeral Notices ....................... 45 Garage Sales .......................... 44 Halls For Hire ......................... 44

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

EMAIL ADS

Items Under $100 ................... 44

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.

Motor Vehicles ........................ 44 Musical Notes......................... 45 Only Adults ............................. 45 Pets......................................... 45 Positions Vacant ..................... 44 Professional Services ............. 43 Public Notices......................... 43 Removalists ............................. 44 Share Accommodation .......... 44 Short Term Accommodation .. 44 Social Escorts ........................ 45 To Lease ................................. 44 To Let ...................................... 44 Tradework ............................... 43 Tree Services .......................... 43

ZAZEN RETREAT WITH ZEN MASTER JINEN NAGAI from Tokyo. 11th & 12th Nov $120 Non-residential. Bookings Kate 0400342683

BYRON ARTISAN MARKET This Saturday 4–9 pm

RAILWAY PARK, BYRON BAY

www.byroncentre.com.au

cooking demonstration

Work Wanted......................... 45

Get ready for the festive season with some great plant-based recipes. Spend an afternoon having fun and eating some delicious food.

PUBLIC NOTICES MADE IN MULLUM Interested in selling your handmade crafts, artworks, photography etc locally from $25 a week? Interested to see what sells and what doesn’t? Contact Facebook: Made In Mullum or email madeinmullum@gmail.com

Mullumbimby Community Market This Saturday 8am - 2pm Live Music

tattooedbyronvegan.com.au

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

BROADFOOT

ALL JUST $10 EACH

mullumbimbymarket.com

Available from The Echo office reception

COMMUNITY EVENT NOTIFICATION:

Byron Bay Lighthouse Run Sunday 22 October 2017, 6.45am–8.45am

THE BYRON AFL MAGPIES extend their deepest condolences to the Ryan family after the passing of their beloved Mother & Grandmother. IKEA DELIVERY – SAVE $$ We shop and deliver (and assemble). Save sanity and money. Contact Rick. See www.shopdropassemble.com.au BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE CAFE Open every Sunday for homemade jam & 1 hour before show times

Osho

Live Music Meditation Saturday 21st Oct 5p.m. Dance meditation 6p.m. Osho Video 7p.m. Dinner made by Osho Friends

Call Shahido

6688 2494

Are you doing it tough?

FOOD RELIEF BAGS will be available

THIS THURSDAY

AGMs

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

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

EATING & BODY IMAGE ISSUES

BYRON BAY RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB Sunday 22nd Oct 10am at the clubhouse all welcome. Enquiries 0421599385 MullumSEED Inc. Mon 20 Nov, 4pm MullumSEED office at the Mullum Community Gardens 156 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby

DR ARPANA (retired GP) offering SCENAR for pain treatments at The Health Lodge. M & Th (am). 66856445 & at Suffolk Tues & Fri (am) 0428853352

KINESIOLOGY

Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 66846914 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract. ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 23yrs exp. 0417212540 SPECIAL OFFER Beautiful relaxing deep tissue massage $55/hr. Byron. It’s a treat. Call now 0410395368

CHIROPRACTOR 6684 1028

HEALTH

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

HYPNOSIS & EFT

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

Body Based

Psychotherapy Somatic Practice

Julie Wells Anne Goslett (nee Mannix)

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

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

Successful solutions for any problem

(Acupuncturist) Women’s Health Children, Cosmetic Acutonics® (Fri & Sat)

COLONICS

Offering colonic hydrotherapy, sauna and naturopathy at our beachside clinic. Call or text 0458633869 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au GRIEF LOSS BEREAVEMENT FREE SUPPORT SERVICE Carl Moore, Registered Psychologist grief.loss.bereavement.byron@gmail. com 0401081713 BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine experience not to be missed. Sensuous, nurturing. Lucy 0427917960 HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886

TRADEWORK

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

HYPNOTHERAPY & NLP

TREE SERVICES

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

A VERY HANDY MAN

Anything is possible

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

www.wendypurdey.com.au

6680 2630

After hours & emergency service available

Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available

Becky Martin

SOMATIC BODY WORK South Golden – Amanda – 0421079644

BRENT VERCO

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC

from 9 till 11am

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

www.byronbaylighthouserun.com.au

DENTURES

at The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores Cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way

Ocean Shores

Race day escort please call: Mike 0402 226 333

PROF. SERVICES

Thurs & Fri | 6684 6336

www.thehubbaptist.org

Event Manager: Lisa Parkes-Jetha 0429 878 902 Enquiries: littlemissfit07@gmail.com

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

Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

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

Racing based from Clarkes Beach Carpark

CHILDCARE

Carl Moore Psychology

For anyone who finds themselves in need of food assistance.

Lawson Street Tallow Beach Road Lighthouse Road Brooke Drive

20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

6685 8532

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

(next to Target, enter via kids play area)

ROADS CLOSED:

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Prepayment is required for all ads.

VEGAN MUNCH

Wanted To Lease .................... 44

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa

SAMBA DRUMMING IS BACK FB: RepercussionDrumming Byron Bay Community Centre Tuesdays at 6.30pm

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

Martin Frank

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

Tuition ...................................... 45 Wanted ................................... 44

C AV E

saltcave.com.au 0448 338 707

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

Health Notices ........................ 43 Lost & Found .......................... 45

S A LT New client special 2 for 1

RATES & PAYMENT

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

THE

Dr David King

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES

• Affordable tree services • Professional tree care • 18" chipper (crane truck)

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

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

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

YOGA | PILATES | YOGALATES | BARRE • An intelligent, injury-free Yoga fusion fused with core stability • Certified Yogalates Teacher Training & Wellbeing Retreats available • Learn to relax & breathe at ease • Public class timetable – all welcome

MON

TUES

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

BANGALOW 72 Byron St, Bangalow 6.15-7.15am Vinyasa Yoga 9.30-11am 9.30-11am Vinyasa Yoga Yogalates

6684 4421

6.15-7.15am Barre

0402 364 852

9.15-10.15am Barre Yogalates

4.30-5.30pm 10.30-11.30am 9.30-11am Gentle Yogalates Gentle Pilates Yogalates with Yoga stretch 6-7.30pm Yogalates

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

5.45-7.15pm Yin Yoga

10-11am Pilates Mat

5.45-6.45pm Vinyasa

Tallow TREE SERVICES

BYRON BAY 37 Marvel St

NEW - around the corner from the Top Shop 9.15-10.15am Yogalates

9.15-10.15am 8-9.30am Barre Fusion Yogalates

10.30-11.30am Pilates Mat

10.30-11.45am 10.15-11.15am Yogalates Barre Fusion

SUFFOLK PARK see for details - yogalates.com.au

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

The Byron Shire Echo October 18, 2017 43

FREE QUOTES

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

Nick Andrews 0439 849 332

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES

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.

ITEMS UNDER $100 ADIDAS soccer training boots, size 9, red/black, worn once. $30 ono. 66845193 BIKE carrier ROLA BCF1 Rack Mount. Compact, sturdy. $60 ono. 0409579671 WESTINGHOUSE ceramic cooktop $75. Electrolux u/bench oven $75. 0407163828

WANTED

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

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

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

BRUNSWICK HEADS 32 Booyun St. Sat 7am-3pm. Furn, elec, misc tools, h/hold goods. Moving sale. Everything must go!

Mobile 0417 698 227

MULLUM 33 Morrison Ave. Sat 8-1pm. Lots of fine clothes & more

Mulch Supplies

6687 7677 HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

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

0488 609 774

GARAGE SALES

MOVING SALE

107 Paterson St, Byron Bay. Sat from 8am. Japanese crockery, stacks of interior magazines, vintage leather handbags, coloured collectable glass, crochet items, books, kid's scooter, household items, furniture, toys, clothing, art, jewellery & heaps more BARGAINS GALORE MULLUM 27 Dalley St, Sat & Sun 8am. Big cleanout, tin shed, bookshelves, roofing iron, tools, books, clothes & more MULLUM Combined sale 23 Hottentot Cres. Sat 8-12pm. Fashion, shoes, books, bric-a-brac, leather, coffee table

BUSINESS FOR SALE SUCCESSFUL Byron Bay airport shuttle bus company. Airport & private transfers. Ph 0423512875 LAWN & GARDEN BUSINESS including quality clients & tools. Earn $450 working 1 day per week. Ph 0412947054

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

LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au

Ute & Driver from $30

MULLUM TALLOWOOD RIDGE New 3br house, 2bath, SLUG, NBN, sunny verandah, mountain views. Avail 18/11. $550pw. Ph 0409717122

HOUSEKEEPER/CLEANER for 5-star guest house in Byron. Must have own ABN & transport. Reply with CV to info@28byronbay.com.au

BYRON half house, older style, 3m ceilings, 1br, enclosed veradah, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, courtyard, 5 min bch/ town, suit cpl. N/s, no pets, part furn, $365pw ono. 28 Shirley St. Ph to inspect. Avail 31/10. Ph 0418616328

BUN COFFEE ROASTERY Exp Barista required. 2 days pw (no weekends). Pref perm residents. Email CV jenny@buncoffee.com.au

7 MINS TO MULLUM site avail. BYO yurt, tipi, glamp tent. Creek side powered site amongst bushland setting on friendly community. $125pw. Text 0431702354

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

• DELIVERIES • SMALL MOVES • TIP RUNS

BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011

northernrivers@littlegreentruck.com.au

SECURE STORAGE BANGALOW Brand new storage sheds 66871500

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $140 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500

STH GOLDEN BEACH 1br, f-f, s-c garden flat. Quiet, working sgle. Avail 21/10-16/12. N/s, d/f, no pets. $350pw incl bills & WiFi. 0417739335

MYOCUM 1br house on acreage, furn/ unfurn, best position, full privacy, quality interior, suit sgl/cpl, no pets, N/s. 3 mth lease $350pw incl elect. Ph 0405383039

SHARE ACCOM.

CENTRAL MULLUM 3br charming timber cottage, $620pw. Ph 0410007144

SUFFOLK unfurn room, BIR, $220pw + bond & bills. D/F. 0435929853

TO LEASE

O.SHORES share with 2 others in f/f home. Quiet, n/s, d/f, worker. 2 rooms avail, BIRs. $175pw + bills. 0448874601

ARTISTS STUDIO in Byron Arts & Industry Estate. No live-in. 0431092618

0415 194 654

MULLUM beautiful room $195pw. N/s worker. Garden setting. 0484672847

ARTS YARD BANGALOW 150sqm, own bthrm, commercial space, lots of parking, no living. $400pw all incl. 0473526025

bookings@mullumcivic.com

TYAGARAH 230 Tyagarah Rd. Sat 8am. Antiques, bric-a-brac, books

TO LET

FOR SALE

O.SHORES 11 Dandaloo Way (off Reka Way). Sat 8am. Moving sale. No prices, give what you want. Come & help yourself

BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333

STUART ST OFFICES Mullum. Openplan, 3 rooms, $750pw. natural light, timber floors. Ideal for profs. Email intererest: zenshiatsu08@gmail.com

STORAGE From $105/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833

BYRON ARTS & IND ESTATE 109sqm commercial unit. Phone 0422851588

BRIDGLANDS

Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511

MIELE WASHERS

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

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

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

BAMBOO PLY

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

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653 SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450

OCEAN SHORES 58 Yamble Dr, Sat 8am. Furn, plants & pots, clothes, artwork, all household items. Moving house COMBINED SALE lots of ladies clothes, nic-nacs, h’hold. Beside the new Post Shop Cafe, who will be doing food tasting and more. 5913 Tweed Valley Way, Mooball. For a beautiful day of food, music & preloved goodies and loving community vibes. Sat from 7am 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 11th November. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840 TYAGARAH 32 Buckleys Rd. Sat 8-11am. Leather lounges, wooden day bed, sgle beds, mattresses, futon, w’mach

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

CONCRETE POSTS • Palings • Posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Molasses • Firewood • Tomato stakes • Cane Mulch Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 0427 490 038 | Karen 0427 804 284

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

Matt 0427 172 684

NATIVE PLANTS FOOD PLANTS

MOTOR VEHICLES TOYOTA COROLLA 99 rego 2/18, runs well, looks good, $2200. Ph 0423125337

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Renovated two bedroom, two bathroom home with private balcony and 4 extra storage rooms downstairs. Walk to town, river and beach. Available now. $850.00 per week. Contact FNC Property Management FNC Property Management april@fncproperty.com.au

1300 716 707

THE OLD BAKERY IN THE HEART OF MULLUM Prestige Office including Balcony and Air-Con Suit Professional or Therapy Approx 40m2 $320/week + GST.

Call Ken 0411 233 755 Email: kenconnell46@gmail.com

WANTED TO LEASE INDUST SPACE Mullum, min 200sqm, for furniture storage. Ph 0419390498

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Managing Bangalow and Hinterland Free Honest Appraisals BANGALOW 3 bed, 1 bath $680 pw Office, upstairs 9 sqm $626 pm Office, upstairs 25 sqm $1,706 pm FEDERAL 3 bed, 2 bath $570 pw ROSEBANK 4 bed, 1 bath $550 pw TINTENBAR 1 bed, 1 bath $380 pw eldersbangalow.com.au

Shop 3, 5 Lismore Road, Bangalow

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POSITIONS VACANT PRACTICE ROOM available for a remedial masseur in a busy chiro centre in Ocean Shores. Referrals will occur for a good masseur. Phone 0413249163

Remedial Massage Therapist Seeking a massage therapist with health fund rebates to join our fantastic teams at Bangalow & Ballina. Must be experienced, professional, reliable, avail for weekend work. Busy, professionally run clinic with good rates. Ph 0499 490 088 or email info@bangalowremedialmassage.com.au

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LENNOX 2br, 1 bath, new build, modern kitchen, own entry, $440pw. References and bond required. Ph 0410837854

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2br 1bth $420 2br 1bth $450 3br 1bth $500 3br 2bth $850

Ocean Shores 3br 2bth Executive $600

South Golden Beach 1br 1bth $290

Mullumbimby 2br 1bth $465 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

UPHOLSTERER REQUIRED Minimum 10 years experience. Must produce good quality work and have an eye for detail. Preferably having a sound knowledge of cutting/sewing but not essential. Workshop in Byron Bay 15-30 hours per week, pay negotiable and relative to experience. Please note: must have 10 years experience, I don’t have time to teach people. CALL GREG 0449 781 077

With current NSW security licence and RSA ÏåųƋĜĀ ϱƋå Apply in person or email resume to info@byronbayentertainment.com

MASSAGE THERAPISTS CERT IV DIP Permanent Part Time avail. Please email CV & letter to: healing@outlook.com

GAIA RETREAT & SPA QUALIFIED NATUROPATH

Gaia Retreat & Spa has a vacancy for an exciting career opportunity in their awardwinning Spa Retreat, located in the Byron Bay Hinterland. Desired qualifications; • Minimum 3 years’ experience; • Must be available to work weekends and flexible with shifts; • Excellent customer service skills essential; • Preferably have experience with Iridology and Live Cell analysis. Please email all resumes to; spamanager@gaiaretreat.com.au RTO NO: 90013

Take advantage of these short subsidised courses starting soon * Introduction to Permaculture - Mondays 16th Oct to 4th Dec

* Business Development & Marketing Bootcamp - Wednesdays 18th Oct - 13th Dec

Prices can start from as little as $80 for NSW residents Call to see if you are eligible, places are limited Courses subsidised by the NSW Government

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FULL TIME BREAKFAST CHEF 40HRS PW Byron Fresh Café is seeking a Fresh legend to join our busy breakfast service team!

This person will need to bring their positive vibes and very professional work ethic with them to ensure that every guest has a fantastic morning experience like no other. The role is supported by a great team of professional hospitality staff and very supportive business owners.

What you need to offer: Trade qualification and 3 years experience in similar role The ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment Excellent communication skills Be a genuinely happy person with an awesome attitude Creativity and a high attention to detail What we offer you: 40-hour week No split shifts No long hours/days/weeks Consistent rosters in advance A supportive environment full of can do people Email resume to byronbayfresh@gmail.com

Term 4 courses starting soon... Mon 23rd October

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SECURITY STAFF WANTED

• Provide First Aid • CPR • Spanish For Beginners

Tue 24th October • Spanish For Beginners 2 • Parlez-Vous Francais ? • Spirit Bellydance • Guitar For Beginners • Bellydance Beyond Beginners

Wed 25th October • Spanish Intermediate

• Stand Up Comedy • Guitar - Part Two • Drawing

Thu 26th October • Japanese For Beginners • Last Aid - Care For The Dying At Home

Fri 27th October • Tai Chi for Arthritis

Sat 28th October • S'graffitto Drawing • Studio Portraiture: Special Effects Lighting

Limited places - don’t miss out! Enrol now 02 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au

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Store Manager

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4-5 days per week Experienced and diligent retail store manager required to manage and lead our high volume and fast-paced flagship store. Hands-on role that requires working to budgets, training, developing & leading your team, stock & inventory management and requires strategic decisions to be made that align with our vision and values. This position requires one who is comfortable with autonomy and confidence to hold the space for the entire shop, including problem-solving skills when emergencies and non-emergencies arise. Ideal candidate will have: area management or high volume Store management experience, high energy to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi-task and able to delegate and follow up, is positive and eager to enhance our service so together we can share our success through ongoing donations and support for environmental projects.

Email your cover letter & resume to jolene@santosorganics.com.au.

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DEATH NOTICES MARK HARRIS 10/05/52 -12/10/17

SKILLED MOTIVATED person to build fences and gates: Byron & Beyond Fencing. Must have own work vehicle, hand tools, basic power tools and some building exp. Full-time. Liam 66804766 CLEANERS REQUIRED to join team for luxury holiday houses. Must have an ABN & car. Please email interest at villasatbyron@gmail.com MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791 MARKETING MANAGER IN SRI LANKA Experienced, qualified marketing manager for talallaretreat.com. Immediate start, ideal lifestyle for the right person. Min 1 year. Phone Laurie on 0439978787 Admin & Reservations Manager Strong customer service and office skills needed for role with boutique private transfer/limo company. Ability to work independently, answer email enquiries & take care of quotes & bookings efficiently and discreetly due to VIP nature of clientele. 1215 hours a week. Send CV to grant@ byronbayluxurytransfers.com.au

Sunglass Lens Assistant Local e-commerce business are looking for a reliable, detail oriented person to work Mon–Fri, full time in our sunglass lens warehouse in Billinudgel. You will be involved in all aspects of order processing working in a small team in a fast paced, yet friendly and caring work place. Bring your ‘can do’ positive attitude and a willingness to learn and we’ll provide all the training.

To apply please send resume to jobs@thesunglassfix.com.au or call Lainie on 0404 694 626

FULL TIME CHEF/COOK very busy Bangalow restaurant. Must be exp & able to run shifts. 4 day roster neg. Must be avail weekends & nights. Long-term position. Phone Jen 0438574714

WORK WANTED MATURE WOMAN AVAILABLE for caring, companionship, dog walking & house sitting. Ph 0452391588 SANDIE’S SEWING Bulk garment manufacture. Est 20 years. 0409060393 LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Call Benny 0402199999 ALL TYPES BUILDING WORK Blocklaying & bricklaying Lic 60801C Paul 0423852559 PURCHASING Warehouse or Logistics role sought LF HC ERP. 0423218417 QUALIFIED GREEN PAINTER 30 yrs exp. Free quotes and advice. Small jobs OK. Ph Rob 0408900134 2 FEMALE CLEANERS avail. Fast, fit, exp, 100% reliable. ABN, insured. Refs avail. $25/hr. Phone Jodie 0437167041

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Loving brother to Melissa & David. Loved & loving friend to many. Mark died peacefully & slipped gently into the night. Many thanks for the loving care of all staff at Feros Village. After a private cremation, a celebration of Mark’s life will be held at Torakina at a time & date to be advertised.

Patrick (Rick) Churchill 17.03.1957 – 15.10.2017 Patrick left this world surrounded by family after a brave fight with cancer. Patrick was loved deeply by daughters Shayan and Tia and his partner Kathy. Loving son of Patricia and Ron (dec) and brother of Mick, Maree, Murray and Rodney (dec). He was a kind and gentle man who made lasting impressions wherever he went; he was blessed with the strong friendships of String and John, who made sure his final days with us were full of laughter and conversation. There will be a ‘get together’ for Patrick on the 28.10.17 at 1pm at the Ocean Shores Tavern, all who knew him are warmly welcome to come and help celebrate his life.

FUNERAL NOTICES

Cleaning business specialising in the following: • Domestic • Commercial • Holiday lets • Bond cleans • Pre-sale cleans Phone 0411 622 537

Want to give back to the community and help the dogs of Byron Shire at the same time? Volunteer with CAWI, home of the Byron Dog Rescue! We have volunteer roles available in our shop, on our committee, in the dog team, and as foster carers.

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

DAISY

Daisy is a 3 year old desexed female Blue Cattle dog. She is an affectionate girl who loves children and would like an acreage situation ideally. If you can give Daisy a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421017461 Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

RETTENMAIER Karl Grant

PARLA ITALIANO? Share some wine and learn how with friends! See www.aroundthesun.com or call Lucrezia 0419004888

Our darling Karl passed away at home in Byron Bay with his loving family by his side on Wednesday 11th October, 2017. Adored husband of Penny, much loved father of Maxine, Karl, Kurt and Serena and wonderful grandfather to many. Karl will be sadly missed by all who had the joy of knowing him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate his life.

Felicity is our first kitten of 2017 & she would like to put out a heartfelt plea to anyone who’d like to become a foster carer, as kitten season is now upon us. If you love cats & would like to give them a chance at life, please contact us. All you need is a secure place in your home, maybe administer medication at times but primarily be able to provide lots of love & cuddles.

St Finbarr’s Catholic Church, Cnr Ruskin and Tennyson Streets, Byron Bay Wed 18th October 2017 at 2pm

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BIRTHDAYS

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Full moon Oct 6 05:40 Third quarter Oct 12 23:25 New moon Oct 20 06:12 First quarter Oct 28 09:22 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, month rise set rise set height (m) height (m) DAYLIGHT SAVING BEGINS 2am – turn clocks forward one hour 1 S 0624 1846 1424 0317 0600,1.07; 1824,1.44 1138,0.48 2 M 0623 1847 1520 0359 0646,1.17; 1910,1.51 0055,0.38; 1230,0.40

Astronomical data and tides

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

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 S M T

0622 0621 0620 0619 0617 0616 0615 0614 0613 0612 0611 0610 0609 0608 0607 0606 0605 0604 0603 0602 0601 0600 0559 0558 0557 0556 0555 0554 0554

1847 1848 1848 1849 1849 1850 1850 1851 1852 1852 1853 1853 1854 1855 1855 1856 1856 1857 1858 1858 1859 1900 1900 1901 1902 1902 1903 1904 1905

1617 1715 1816 1917 2020 2125 2230 2333 0035 0132 0224 0312 0355 0435 0513 0549 0625 0701 0739 0818 0900 0944 1032 1121 1213 1306 1402 1459

0440 0519 0558 0637 0718 0801 0847 0937 1031 1129 1230 1331 1432 1532 1630 1727 1823 1919 2013 2107 2159 2250 2340 0027 0112 0154 0235 0314

0730,1.27; 1950,1.57 0810,1.38; 2030,1.61 0850,1.47; 2109,1.62 0931,1.56; 2147,1.59 1015,1.62; 2228,1.53 1059,1.66; 2310,1.43 1145,1.66; 2357,1.31 1236,1.63 0050,1.18; 1334,1.58 0157,1.08; 1443,1.54 0322,1.05; 1558,1.52 0445,1.09; 1709,1.53 0553,1.18; 1811,1.56 0648,1.29; 1902,1.57 0735,1.39; 1947,1.57 0818,1.47; 2028,1.54 0857,1.52; 2104,1.49 0934,1.56; 2139,1.42 1009,1.57; 2212,1.35 1044,1.57; 2245,1.27 1118,1.54; 2318,1.18 1155,1.51; 2357,1.10 1235,1.46 0041,1.03; 1321,1.40 0138,0.97; 1418,1.35 0256,0.95; 1526,1.33 0419,1.00; 1633,1.35 0523,1.10; 1733,1.39 0614,1.21; 1824,1.44

0130,0.29; 1315,0.32 0204,0.22; 1358,0.24 0237,0.15; 1440,0.18 0312,0.10; 1524,0.16 0347,0.08; 1611,0.17 0426,0.10; 1700,0.21 0506,0.14; 1700,0.21 0550,0.22; 1859,0.35 0641,0.31; 2013,0.41 0744,0.39; 2132,0.43 0900,0.44; 2248,0.39 1020,0.44; 2351,0.33 1131,0.39 0042,0.26; 1232,0.33 0123,0.21; 1324,0.28 0200,0.17; 1410,0.25 0323,0.16; 1453,0.24 0303,0.16; 1534,0.26 0333,0.17; 1615,0.29 0402,0.21; 1654,0.33 0432,0.25; 1735.0.39 0503,0.31; 1819,0.44 0538,0.38; 1910,0.49 0619,0.46; 2009,0.52 0714,0.53; 2118,0.53 0826,0.58; 2226,0.49 0945,0.58; 2321,0.43 1056,0.54 0006,0.35; 1155.0.46

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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Rugby 7s sizzle in the rain Tight sailing opens season Despite inclement weather the 28th Byron Bay rugby 7s tournament was a spirited display of quality and fastpaced action for spectators. More than 50 teams competed in men’s and women’s, as well as the social and serious competitions over the weekend. The Bond University side combined crushing defence and straight running to take out the men’s championship division, defeating Fijian side Tabadamu 26–12 in the final. Lack of discipline marred the Fijians’ chance of a finals win after they had two players sent to the sin bin. Lennox Head also put in a great performance, coming away with the men’s social A division prize after they beat Brisbane side Sunnybank

Lennox Head players and fans were wetting their lips in anticipation of winning the social division as another try beckoned. Photo Anthony Smith

Development 26–7. Deadwood beat Scone 19–10 in the men’s social B division. The final of the women’s competition was played on

Saturday where Sunnybank Women outclassed Sydney University 29–0. In the playoff for third Inverell Highlanders Women defeated Scone 34–0.

Local women footballers ready for the big time The Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley Football Club are excited to announce for the first time since 1992 they will have a women’s team in the 2018 premier league. ‘Our top women’s team have performed brilliantly this year and beaten all before them,’ club secretary Kol

Dimond said. ‘Next season they will make the big jump up in class to match it with the very best that our region has to offer’. The club is proud of its female participation rates and the skill, commitment and enthusiasm attached to women’s football at present.

Trials for all players wishing to try out for this team will be held at Pine Avenue on Sunday October 22, 10am–12pm. ‘It’s exciting times ahead,’ Kol said. Please contact the club at info@mbvfc.com.au to register your interest.

Locals fail to capitalise on top surfing conditions in France

Wilkinson on the backhand. Photo Poullenot/WSL Crystal Cylinders

Local pro surfers got off to perfect starts with heat wins in round one of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro events in France that boasted epic conditions at the world renowned La Graviere. Stu Kennedy from Lennox Head beat former world champ Adriano de Souza and Conner Coffin. ‘I was feeling a bit tired this morning but I’m so happy to finally win a Round One heat,’ Kennedy said. ‘I haven’t won a three-man heat in a CT since Trestles last year, so it feels good to finally put it

together’. Byron Bay’s Matt Wilkinson was the first top seed to click into gear, taking his backhand vertical attack to the clean Graviere rights to post two good scores and advance straight into Round Three. ‘It was so fun out there. The tide came in quickly and I knew it was going to move in and become a bit chunkier,’ he said. ‘That first sevenpoint ride was exactly what I was looking for. It’s good to surf waves that have a bit of power; you just pick a line and push as hard as you can’. But both our locals lost in

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round three to finish in equal thirteenth place. Gabriel Medina won the men’s over Sebastian Zietz while Carissa Moore won the Roxy Pro over Lakey Peterson. With two events remaining the men’s, the title race is still wide open while in the women’s with only one event remaining Tyler Wright has a 200-point lead over Sally Fitzgibbons on adjusted ratings. It’s looking good for an Aussie women’s world title but there are still other surfers who are an outside chance in the title race.

Close competition marked the first race of the Tweed Valley Sailing Club’s Summer Race Series on Sunday October 8 when 19 boats took to the water. Line honours went to father and daughter team John and Saffron Cooke on their Weta Tri beating the first monohull, Kate Yeomans (Laser), by only 10 seconds. The light conditions suited Kate and she was over a minute ahead of Gary McCrohon with John Hayward seconds behind. The eight Corsairs included new club member Daniel Sieders on Odin, who led the Corsairs for two laps but was bested on the last by Peter Skinner on Corsair Epic helmed by Max Hennessy with grandson Caspian Nickless. The third Corsair across

Light winds made for close racing on the Tweed River as the summer series got underway. Photo Lex Branch

the line was Alison Blatcher with crew Marg Walgers and Andrew Jaggers on Melita III. There was close racing between the rest of the Corsairs showing that this season’s class championship starting on Sunday October 29 could be anyone’s. Bill Fenelon and crew Taj

Krasna on classic NS14 Tornado probably had the biggest smiles of the day as they got a win in the first NS14 class championship race. It was a tense last leg as they crossed the line only three seconds ahead of last year’s NS14 champions Glenn Slight and Kynan Luescher.

Munk asks for support to help his quest for international success Medal-winning paralympian David Munk has returned to the water and is now trying to raise $20,000 to help him win an adaptive surfing world championship. David has been competing on the adaptive surfer circuit locally and internationally, but is keen to spend more time overseas where competition is fiercer. The $20,000 will help cover travel, accommodation and entry fees. Any surplus funds will be invested in new custom-made surfboards. He spends time and money working with local shaper Bryan Bates in the Byron Arts and Industry Estate create better surfboards for himself and other adaptive surfers.

David readies for a barrell. Photo Blainey Woodham

David is paraplegic and competes in the upright class that pits him against other surfers who use paddles, similar to wave-ski surfers. After his motorbike accident at 18 that put him in a wheelchair, David took to the slopes and became a worldclass winter para-skier and competed at three winter Par-

alympics collecting a bronze medal for the grand slalom in Norway in 1994. David’s first target is the 2017 adaptive world championships held at La Hoya in California in late November. Donations and sponsorship information at: www. asf.org.au/athletes/davidmunk/.

Iron Women to visit Brunswick Iron Woman Tiarrn Raymond will be visiting the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club to help motivate kids to their full potential according to club coach Paul Davis. Tiarrn came from a small surf club in Cairns and is proving that anything is possible, having made it into the top 15 of the national Iron Women competition. Paul trained with and coached Tiarrn up in Cairns before she made the move to Burleigh Heads. Her former Cairns club is similar to Brunswick as they are both small, family clubs.

Tiarrn takes a break on the Gold Coast. Photo Harvie Allison

Paul said he is passionate about educating kids on ocean survival and wants to generate more participation in Brunswick Surf Life

Saving Nippers. Tiarrn will be at the club on October 22, 9–11am. This is an opportunity for kids to explore Nippers.

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Community at work On The Horizon DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘On The Horizon’ to editor@echo.net.au.

Housie volunteers Make new friends this summer. Volunteers needed for Bruns Housie season in 2017/18 by end of October. Sign up here http://bit.ly/2cINRKa or contact the Bruns Housie Facebook page or 0409 059 118.

BB birds Byron Bay Library is presenting a free talk by Byron Bird Buddies. Wednesday 25 October, 10.30am. Local artists exhibiting. Bookings are essential: 6685 8540.

Mullum Market Mullum Market this Saturday 8am–2pm. Live music: Broadfoot. mullummarkets. com.au

Author talk Anna Middleton on her autobiography and in conversation with Candi Baker, Friday 27 October 27, Bangalow Heritage House $10. Bookings essential at wwwbyronbayfol.com or at Bangalow Newsagency on 66871396.

Regular As Clockwork DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Please note that, owing to space restrictions, not all entries may be included each week. Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.

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

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

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.

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.

Alateen Meeting Alateen Meeting every Thursday 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

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Breast cancer tea

Byron Sophia

Brunswick Valley Landcare is providing a camphor laurel as a timber resource field day on Friday 27 October in Eureka, 12.30–4.30pm. Bookings Bella Allen 6684 7113 Bela_allen@yahoo.com.

James Hardware Mitre10 Mullumbimby are hosting a breast cancer morning tea on Thursday 19 October, 8.30–11am. Proceeds go towards breast cancer research.

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U3A Brunswick Valley forum Tuesday 24 October 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. John Remynse (ex-army) ‘Snow Mountaineering’. Everyone welcome. Ring 6685 1732.

Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. The next meeting will be held on 9 November. For more information phone Elaine 07 5580 8215.

Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Amitayus – Byron Hospice Service: A non-profit volunteer organisation that supports primary carers in looking after their loved ones in their own homes. We’ll discuss the hospice service’s 23-year history and training programs. Presented by Don Hansen, Amitayus volunteer. Thursday 19 October, 1–3pm, at Uniting Church, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

SP picnic dance Suffolk Park Progress Association is organising a picnic dinner dance on Saturday 21 October at the Suffolk Park Hall. 6.30–10.30pm. Bohemian Cowboys playing. $20 per head. Patsy on 6685 4332 or 0422 406 233, brosnanpat@hotmail. com to book.

Ballina/Byron U3A U3A Ballina/Byron. Music of Xian Xinghoa on 24 October, 10am, RSL Mullumbimby. Visitors welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.

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Chemical Free Landcare Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare working bee Saturday 21 October, 8am–12pm, at Brunswick Heads Crown Land Reserve site. Meet at the end of South Beach Road fire track gate, not far from the Surf Club.

CoRelax meet up Join Sustainable Valley for free CoRelax meet up, Friday 20 October, 5–7pm, at 12/7 Grevillea Street, Byron Bay. Beers supplied by Stone & Wood with Pepe’s Pizza on offer. It’s a great opportunity to wind down and get the weekend started on the right foot.

Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting, Tuesday 24 October, Club Lennox meeting room, 10 Stewart St, Lennox Head. Arrive at 5.45pm. Email info@lennoxchamber.com. au for more info.

AGM M’bah The Annual General Meeting of the Murwillumbah and District Business Chamber, Thursday 26 October at 5.30pm in the Caldera Wildscapes Space, The Court House Hotel, 60 Murwillumbah St, Murwillumbah.

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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.

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.

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Free support service. Carl Moore, registered psychologist. By appointment grief.loss.bereavement.byron@gmail.com 0401 081 713.

Baby Bounce session Mullumbimby – Tuesday 11.30am, Brunswick Heads – Friday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Friday 10am. Storytime for toddlers and pre-school children Mullumbimby – Friday 10.30am, Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am.

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

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.

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 Heritage House Museum & Cafe Open Monday from 12 - 4.30pm, and Tuesday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm. Cnr Ashton & Deacon Sts Bangalow. Available for event hire and welcome all groups and visitors. Phone 6687 2183.

Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays

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No-interest loans Byron Community No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) is a not-for-profit community program providing people on low incomes with safe, fair interestfree loans of up to $1,000 for purchasing essential goods and services. Contact the Byron Community Centre to find out more.

Budgeting Support Money Matters is a free service helping people identify where their money is going, how best to save and, most importantly, how to get on top of bills! Contact the Byron Community Centre to make an appointment; private sessions run every Monday afternoon.

CI Contact Improvisation Saturdays in Mullumbimby 10am-12 noon at St Martins, Church Hall, Stuart St Mullumbimby. All level of dancers welcome. Enq. 0402 059 564

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

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

POLITICS IN THE PUB This month’s discussion:

Breaking the chains: The irresistible case for anarchism

AGM Lennox

Bangalow Historical Society AGM, Heritage House, from 5.30pm on Monday 13 November. Members and nonmembers welcome and all committee positions will be declared vacant. We have already received new nominations for 2018. We are looking for new fresh ideas. Call 6687 2183.

Bangalow Progress Association meeting Wednesday 1 November, 7pm, Heritage House, Bangalow. Guest speaker Linda Sparrow from Bangalow Koalas. BPA meetings have changed to Wednesday (previously Thursday).

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If you, a family member or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or use, The Buttery will be running a free eight-week group in Mullumbimby from Thursday 19 October, 10am–12.30pm. For more information call 0408 910 498 or 0427 993 419.

JONATHAN CROWE Professor of Law at Bond University and President of the Australian Society of Legal Philosophy.

Wed Oct 25 2017 6:30pm At the Court House Hotel, Mullumbimby

Also watch out for the ‘Beyond the Pub’ series of Post Talk Discussion Groups.

Entry suggested donation $10 Delicious, healthy Court House meals available from 5.30pm

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

Bridge club Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at the Ocean Shores Country Club, seated at 12.15 to commence play at 12.30. Visitors welcome. See bridgewebs.com/brunswickvalley/home.html or for partner ring Phyllis Keyte 6684 1103. Facebook Brunswick Valley Bridge Club.

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

Spanish conversation A Spanish conversation group meets every Monday evening in Mullumbimby in order to improve language skills and cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 0242.

Indonesian Conversation Klub Ngobrol, Indonesian conversation club to practise Indonesian and learn about Indonesian culture. Meets first Friday of the month, 6-8pm, Byron Services Club. Ph 0405 463 663.

Bush School Each Thursday during term time the Brunswick Bush School takes kids 6-14 years out into the bush to learn, grow and connect with each other and the land. Meets at 9am outside the Brunswick Surf Club, group returns 3pm. Facebook: Brunswick Bush School, brunsbushschool@ gmail.com, www.brunsbushschool.com.au.

Seniors Activities Seniors Activities Tuesdays at the Byron Community Centre, Jonson St Byron Bay. Elder Beats seniors drumming 10:30-11:30 am with Gareth Jones in the theatre, 11:30 Morning tea in the courtyard, 12:00 1:00 Chair Yoga with Pippy Wardell

Bosom Buddies Ballina Bosom Buddies Support Group meets the third Thursday each month 10am–12pm at the Ballina Kentwell Community Centre. Contact Julie 0499 550 757 or Karen 0439 438 576 for further information.

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1. Exceeding the greatest speed possible, according to relativity (6,4,5) 9. Most dappled (9) 10. Cognisant, alert (5) 11. Personal temperament or characteristics (6) 12. Inhabitant of land surrounded by water (8) 13. Part of French Polynesia (6) 15. Immature frogs (8) 18. Tonic spasms, as in tetanus (8) 19. Cricket wicket (6) 21. Freelance hit-and-run fighter (8) 23. Covering of pupil and retina (6) 26. Among, within (prefix) (5) 27. Receptacle for office work destined for other recipients (3-6) 28. Graphic description of extreme temperatures (6,4,5)

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Backlash BYRON THEATRE Byron Community Centre

Salvatore Zofrea

A CINEMA EVENT FOR ALL ART LOVERS

The life and art of two great Australian artists SALVATORE ZOFREA AND BRUCE GOOLD

Bruce Goold

SUNDAY OCT 22ND Byron Theatre 3.30 7PM S Buy – Tickets

$18.00: Tickets on the door or online $18 www.byroncentre.com.au www.byroncentre.com.au

VEGAN MUNCH

cooking demonstration Get ready for the festive season with some great plant-based recipes. Spend an afternoon having fun and eating some delicious food.

tattooedbyronvegan.com.au

In keeping with the tradition of revolving doors between the mining sector and the major political parties, congrats to NSW Minerals Council staffer Harry Stutchbury, who is now the new leader of the NSW Young Liberals. Q Q Q Q

And while the federal dunces in Canberra have dumped the Clean Energy Target, thankfully there is hope for a renewables future in the Byron bubble. Local electricity retailer Enova Energy will announce its plans for Byron Shire’s first communityowned solar garden at the Brunswick Picture House on October 24 from 5pm. Enova’s Alison Crook says membership in the garden ‘would be ideal for anyone who wants to have solar, who is renting or can’t have panels.’ Q Q Q Q

You know your kid is talented, right? After all, they take after you. If they’re playing an instrument, in a band, writing songs, playing guitar, singing their little heart out to the radio then get them out of the house and into their careers by registering them in the Mullum Music Festival’s Youth Mentorship – just a week or so to go before entries close. Who knows, your little monster could be a star. Apply at mullummusicfestival.com.

There’s a new South Golden Beach skatepark! Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the opening – which includes a playground – on Sunday October 22 from 10am till 6pm. There will be free skateboard coaching, live music, salsa dancers and Columbian street food. But there’s more, including taster sessions in yoga, karate, singing and dancing classes and face painting. Photo Flavio Biehl from the Byron Skateboard School

Remember the elderly QLD couple who allegedly walked away after their German shepherd dog attacked a young woman on New Brighton Beach last month? They have been fined $1,600 by Council after a witness came forward. Staff say the victim, who needed hospital treatment, contacted Byron Shire Council to say she was extremely happy the couple were fined over the incident. Q Q Q Q

Music lovers listen up – The North Coast Entertainment Industry Association (NCEIA) will be holding the Dolphin Music Awards on Tuesday October 24 at the Ballina RSL Club.

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Two films about important Australian artists, Salvatore Zofrea and Bruce Goold, will be held at the Byron Bay Theatre on Sunday October 22 from 3.30pm till 7pm. Local filmmaker Richard Mordaunt’s Zofrea film features the artist painting a 100-foot-long monumental artwork, Morning Light.

Independent assessment body, the Parliamentary Budget Office, suggest that the marginal tax rate of about 6.3 per cent of Australian taxpayers will rise from 32.5 per cent to 37 per cent between 2017–18 and 2021–22. Middle-income earners will be particularly hard hit, claims the Fin Review, with modelling suggesting that they ‘will lose about

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Roberta Jones says bus driver Gary Hughes deserves a big thanks: his quick thinking to move his bus with passengers dodged a large tree that fell on the road up in Huonbrook on Tuesday morning.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Local organic produce Gourmet deli unique selection of cheese & meat Home made delicious food

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Friday 20th October

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EVENING DRINK SPECIALS: $5 SOL BEER $5 SAUV BLANC Specials available after 5pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until the end of October.

Cafe ~ Restaurant ~ Bar

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