The Byron Shire Echo – January 17, 2018

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Education and small-business training provider NORTEC has recorded net losses of $2,549,950 for the year ended June 30, 2015 and a further loss of $1,468,865 for the 2016 financial year. It’s the latest to emerge from the embattled organisation, which run government-funded projects such as the NEIS program, small-business support and numeracy and literacy access programs. As reported previously, NORTEC recently withdrew its literacy and numeracy program based in Mullumbimby, as well as closing north coast small-business incubator sites. Labor’s federal member for Richmond Justine Elliot says she has made an urgent representation to the minister for jobs and innovation, senator Michaelia Cash (Liberal), in relation to NORTEC’s sale of the incubator sites in Byron Bay and Goonellabah and the termination of the leases for the small businesses at incubator sites in Mullumbimby. ‘These incubator sites were developed from a local commitment to business growth and innovation. I’m advised that they were handed to NORTEC in good faith with the understanding that they would be held in trust for the local community,’ said Mrs Elliot in her letter to the minister. ‘I’ve been further advised that all these incubators were funded by a continued on page 7

The annual Fish ’n’ Chips Festival and Woodchop Carnival kicked off with a great fireworks display for all the family at Banner Park, Brunswick Heads, on Saturday January 13. There will be four days of woodchopping excitement between January 18 and 20, with chips flying in the women’s, men’s and children’s competitions. The festival started in 1961 and will be running for its 58th consecutive year with the strong support of volunteers and the help of the McGregors Family Carnival. Photo Jeff Dawson

A day in the life of your local court Paul Bibby

It’s a great day to be at the beach – one of those melting mornings when lolling in the waves is the only sensible course of action. But I’m not at the beach. I’m in Byron Bay Local Court. With the The Echo’s usual court reporter away, I’ve been dispatched to chase an animal-cruelty story. After plonking down on a gov-

ernment-issued plastic chair, there’s every chance I’ll be waiting all day for my guy to have his turn. Yet despite feeling mildly resentful about the direction my day has taken, I’m gradually drawn in by the tales that unfold in the vault-like courtroom. It’s the not-so-shiny side of the Byron Shire – drug use, petty theft, drink driving, and the seemingly endless cycle of violence taking DGYHUWLVHPHQW

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place behind closed doors. Yet behind every case is a personal story that reveals the human condition in a far more profound way than people-watching at Main Beach ever could. As I assemble myself for the day, the court is hearing a case I quickly dub ‘Fallen Football Star’. Facing charges of drug possession, the powerfully built youth walks to the chair in the middle of

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the courtroom with his head down. Fallen Star has struggled to find direction ever since his representative rugby league career was ended by a ‘catastrophic knee injury’. He’d managed to avoid any major run-ins with the cops until they caught him with 20 tablets of MDMA (MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine) at the Falls Festival. They initially charged him with continued on page 2

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Lennox has its say on beachfront Chris Dobney

Around 200 protesters angrily pressed their point with Ballina mayor David Wright on Saturday that Lake Ainsworth’s eastern road should remain open. But the mayor declined to change his position, and that of the council as a whole, that the road should be closed to benefit the ecology of the lake and a pedestrian precinct created on the eastern shore. The group Preserving Lake Ainsworth Inc (PLA) argues that a large number of carparking spaces will be lost as a result of the plan and that Council is looking at introducing paid parking elsewhere around the lake. But the mayor has stated that the council has no plans for paid parking in the vicinity of the lake. He added the group had overstated the number of parking spaces that would be lost.

Informal carparks not counted PLA member Don Opie told The Echo, ‘It is illogical that the existing informal carparks on the eastern road and southern road are not counted by the council. It is stated in their DA that southern foreshore existing parking numbers have not been counted for this master plan. ‘Of course, not counting existing carparks assists if you are attempting to hide the impact of this road closure.’ Mr Opie said, ‘many elderly people’ had told him that

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despite not being disabled, ‘I cannot park over there and walk down this closed roadway to enter the water where I currently do’. He added that even if paid parking didn’t go ahead, ‘the DA states limited timed parking is recommended to “address the overflow from the caravan park and to cycle lake and beach users”.’ ‘This loss of functioning infrastructure is a big deal. ‘Much of the year the roadway is quiet, yet it accommodates higher holiday numbers [through] its informal nature. It’s not broken. Why is it being closed against the wishes of the majority?’ he questioned.

Conflicting view But the Lake Ainsworth Interest Group (LAIG), who

also had a presence at the lake on the weekend, have a conflicting view. Spokesperson Shaun Eastment said in a media release, ‘We understand that some people are worried about parking and also that some people just want it to stay how it is.’ ‘However, we don’t believe the area can stay how it is – it’s not safe and the long overdue environmental works need to happen. ‘We’ve sat through many debates about the options and practicalities of bringing the area up to scratch and retaining a road and carparking. ‘It’s a narrow space and we haven’t seen a proposal that allows for the stormwater management and riparian restoration works, addresses the safety problems and still

leaves space for people to sit and enjoy the lake,’ Eastment said.

Fill the lake? She added that a compromise solution being promoted by the pro-road group amounted to filling in part of the lake. ‘The compromise solution… involves reclaiming a 15–20m wide, 200m long stretch of the lake – turning water into land so to speak. ‘We don’t believe the community will be happy to see excavators digging up or filling in the lake so we can fit cars in. ‘We also don’t believe it’s a feasible option,’ Ms Eastment said.

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Solar train sees impressive passenger numbers The Byron Bay Railroad Company says it has clocked up its 10,000th passenger in just 19 days of operation. Development director Jeremy Holmes said, ‘We anticipated a slower start, even when factoring in summer trading.’. The reaction from passengers has been ‘so uplift-

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A day in the life of your local court continued from page 1 supply, but this was later reduced to possession and the jittery giant’s solicitor tells the court the pills were ‘for personal use’. Magistrate Geoff Dunlevy looks at Fallen Star over his thick-rimmed glasses and declares that 20 pills is ‘a ridiculously large amount of psychoactive drugs for a single person to use’. Nevertheless, he seems to accept that Fallen Star is no dealer. The most precious words anyone who has committed a crime can hear are ‘no conviction recorded’. It means that, despite pleading guilty, they are free to continue life without having to declare to future employers, customs officers and even bank managers that they once broke the law. Fallen Football Star walks away with the second chance he never had in his football career. He is not the only one to benefit from Magistrate Dunlevy’s leniency today. A young panelbeater who inexplicably started throwing punches at police, after they intervened in a drunken fight to protect him, also leaves with his clean record intact. ‘You are on very thin ice, but you have just managed to skate across that ice,’ Magistrate Dunlevy tells panelbeater in a voice that is twoparts headmaster, one-part weary dad. ‘The punches you threw didn’t cause any injury and it appears they didn’t connect with the officer. ‘I’m giving you a two-year good behaviour bond.’ But there are those whom even kind-hearted Magistrate Dunlevy can’t allow to walk free. Black Baseball Cap appears

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via audiovisual link from Tweed Heads Police Station. He has assaulted his 16-year-old son, grabbing him by the throat and pinning him on the ground. We then learn that the teenager had an AVO out against his father at the time of the assault, and that Black Baseball Cap already has a handful of assault convictions dating back to 1999. As the man sits quietly, his solicitor tells the court that the assault occurred after the stoned teenager threw a rock that broke the window of a neighbour’s car.

Tragic tale I imagine the youth being grabbed by the throat and silently pray that Magistrate Dunlevy throws the book at him. Then the whole tragic tale emerges. We’re told that one month ago, Black Baseball Cap’s other son committed suicide by hanging himself. Since then, the father has been ‘in deep grief ’ and ‘struggling to cope’, as has his other son. I’m torn. Obviously violent assaults can’t go unpunished, but is it really going to help this grieving family, or the community, to put the father in jail? The magistrate is left with little choice. Black Baseball Cap’s prior history, including the fact that he has previously been on good behaviour bonds, means that he has to go to jail. ‘I accept that you’re not a habitually violent man,’ Magistrate Dunlevy says. ‘No, I’m not,’ the man replies, crying. ‘It’s a difficult time and while that helps to explain your actions it does not excuse them,’ the magistrate

continues. The man is led back to the cells to begin a three-month jail term, weeping softly. If today’s cases are anything to go by, family and domestic offences are rife within the Byron Shire and the region. Nearly half of the cases on the lengthy court list involve people apparently living in fear of violence from someone they know.

DV vicitm Take ‘Young Mum’, for example. Attending court to appeal a three-month licence suspension for speeding, Young Mum’s solicitor tells the court she is living in a women’s refuge with her four-year-old son. ‘This is a remarkably vulnerable member of the community,’ the solicitor, Matthew Bogunovich from the Aboriginal Legal Service, says. ‘She’s the victim of persistent domestic violence and is in supported accommodation.’ After successfully applying to have Young Mum’s suspension reduced to just two weeks, Mr Bogunovich reflects outside court on the number of family-violencerelated matters that come before the northern rivers’ local courts. ‘Unfortunately there’s a pretty constant flow,’ Mr Bogunovich says. ‘If you were thinking about Byron Bay Local Court as an outsider, you might be expecting lots of middle class people with issues such as speeding and parking fines, but that’s not the case. ‘There are definitely people struggling in the community here, particularly in the areas surrounding Byron Bay.’ ‘It’s not all hibiscus flowers and sandy beaches.’

Dog killed to ‘protect children’ Paul Bibby

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A local homeless man who killed his dog at Brunswick Heads believed he had no choice because the animal had bitten two children, Byron Local Court has heard. But the magistrate found that Robert Kim Mitchell should have found a more humane way of putting the animal down, and forbade him from owning another pet for at least five years. Mitchell, 53, had pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty over the death of the dog on November 28.

But Byron Local Court heard on January 11 that he did not ‘resile from his reasons for acting as he did’. Mitchell’s solicitor, Rebecca McIlveen, told the court that the dog had bitten two children in the space of two days. ‘The first was a little girl aged around six or seven who was running across the grass outside the community centre,’ Ms McIlveen said. ‘The next day the dog bit a young male child.’ Ms McIlveen told the court that Mitchell could not afford to take his dog to the vet to be put down, and that

he did not want to wait for a council ranger to arrive because it would take too long. It had not occurred to Mitchell to contact the RSPCA, the court heard. ‘He accepts that the way he dealt with the dog was well below community expectations, but he did it to protect young children,’ Ms McIlveen said. Magistrate Geoff Dunlevy told Mitchell he should have found another way. He sentenced Mitchell to a two-year good behaviour bond and made an order forbidding him from owning another pet for five years.

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Appropriated culture: a closer look Hans Lovejoy

When is it okay to adopt traditional cultural practices for your own? Are there physical and psychic dangers? Does cultural appropriation improve or dilute the powers of both the ceremony and the traditional leaders who have held them for perhaps thousands, if not hundred of thousands, of years? While there are no easy answers, it’s a topic worthy of exploration given Byron Shire draws so many who are both looking for, and want to provide, a spiritual/cultural experience or enlightenment. Cultural appropriation takes many forms; it could be wearing traditional facial symbols, First Nations headdresses or costumes, as well as taking part in ceremonies and ritual dances which are led by unauthorised indigenous and non-indigenous people. Money exchanged for taking part in ceremonies can also be considered cultural appropriation, whether paid to indigenous or nonindigenous people. While some traditional ceremonies are conducted privately – in homes for example – public events are also held, such as the Spirit Festival. Ceremonies of all kinds can be found throughout online social media too, all for a cost.

Custodian speaks Local Aboriginal Arakwal custodian Delta Kay said that cultural appropriation ‘makes my blood boil.’ ‘I wouldn’t wear a digger’s uniform for Anzac Day, for example. Their uniforms and badges were earned and have a high rank. ‘The wearing of Native American headdresses is appalling – whether they be at bucks’ and hens’ parties or at festivals. ‘Each feather is a symbol of honour and respect that a First Nations man has earned through great deeds. ‘Earning money or advancement from another person’s culture is degrading and disrespectful. ‘I am often told by people who hold fire ceremonies, for example, that they have been given authority by an elder from another part of Country. I tell them they should go back to that Country and hold the ceremony with guidance from that elder.’ ‘When our First Nations elders give talks, it can get twisted or misunderstood as

Local Aboriginal Arakwal custodian Delta Kay says the wearing of Native American headdresses is appalling – ‘whether they be at bucks’ and hens’ parties or at festivals.’ ‘Each feather is a symbol of honour and respect that a First Nations man has earned through great deeds.’ Photo from www.ebay.com.au

there are a lot of lost souls in the area and it’s easy to be led unless you are informed and aware. ‘I implore people to appreciate all First Nations cultures and just be yourself, because we all belong to this beautiful world.’

Venue protocol Instead, Delta says First Nations peoples’ cultures need greater protection and supports a venue protocol for the region. ‘As a community, we can discuss a better system for cultural protection,’ she says. While most ceremonies are harmless to the participants, there are dangers. Over the years, The Echo has reported on local deaths from South American plantmedicine ceremonies such as Ayahuasca and San Pedro.

Shaman training bar lowered Local activist and filmmaker Dean Jefferys says he has delved deeply into the plant-medicine world over the last 40 years, which includes ceremonies both locally and abroad. Those ceremonies include Ayahuasca, DMT, Salvia, San Pedro and mushrooms. The Echo asked, ‘Despite reported deaths in the past, do you believe that there are safe practices being upheld by local plant-medicine practitioners? ‘I think the bar of what a trained Shaman is has been lowered over the last 20 years.

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‘The term often used to describe a non-indigenous worker with the plants is Practitioner rather than Shaman. The Shaman I first drank Ayahuasca with in 1992 spent a year in the jungle by himself naked, as part of his training, then he trained with his father for 20 years after that. ‘Now, some people with no or very little training are mixing up Ayahuasca or other substances they bought on the internet and charging lots of money to take people on a shamanic journey. ‘Even though these natural organic compounds are not usually physically dangerous, there can be psychological damage done if there is not proper guidance and support. ‘Most “practitioners” I know have deep respect for the medicine and its origins. ‘I have been working with others to develop a Practitioners Code to safeguard potential initiate.’ ‘You said that you often talk to those at festivals etc who wear Indian headdresses to remind them that it is culturally inappropriate. How is it different from holding a ceremony that is perhaps only an approximation of the original indigenous ceremony?’ ‘I don’t conduct ceremonies for other people and prefer drinking with a fully trained shaman in the jungle. ‘Yet, if I feel the call, I will partake in an entheogenic ceremony that I design myself from what I have learnt over the last 40 years. It is a delicate

process and huge responsibility to run a ceremony and then there are the preparation and integration issues to consider.’ ‘With the ever increasing interest by non-indigenous people in this area, how does a traditional culture maintain its integrity with its ceremonies?’ ‘I feel ceremonies are changing and morphing now and respect needs to be given and shown to the indigenous people who have kept the ceremonies alive through the ages. That said, we are all indigenous to Planet Earth. Many of these special ceremonies that are emerging from the forests and plains, to the west, honour the Earth and its creatures and help to bring the planet and is inhabitants back into balance. ‘I feel that with the right intention, training and due respect, some of these ceremonies can be shared by nonindigenous people.’

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Open the discussion Kate Little, who co-organises the Spirit Festival, told The Echo that ‘There does seem to be a line between traditional wisdom being handed appropriately to “westerners” and then an inappropriate use of wisdom without permission.’ ‘Yoga itself is an Indian tradition that has various lineages that have been shared with people of various cultural backgrounds for more than a hundred years. ‘We are certainly going to open this discussion at the festival so we can look at it from all perspectives and learn with each other. We feel that part of creating cross-cultural harmony is the sharing of cultural traditions in a way that is respectful. ‘We are also looking at how we can create new rituals and ceremonies that are meaningful to us now and it is likely that these will be influenced by our combined ancestry.’ Asked if she supports a protocol guideline for venues, Ms Little replied, ‘I have spoken with the local mob for years about developing a protocol guideline for events generally and specifically those with strong cultural offering.’ ‘I always try to liaise with Delta Kay prior to events to ensure we have her permission/blessing and that we get the protocol right… that is a learning process for sure!’

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The backfilling of the Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour slipway by the Department of Industry – Lands and Water (DPI) has drawn the ire of the new owner of the Brunswick Fish Co-op, William Silverman. Silverman, whose company Whistle Funds Management bought the Brunswick Fish Co-op two years ago, then closed it six months ago, believes that the DPI doesn’t have the best interests of Brunswick ‘at heart’. ‘I want them to upgrade it,’ said Silverman who has plans to develop an exclusive Brunswick Seafood brand and would like to see more than 200 tonnes of seafood processed through his site at Brunswick Heads Seafood in the future. While the draft Brunswick

master plan is yet to be finalised, go on public display or even receive public comment, a DPI spokesperson said ‘Removal of the slipway is shown in a stakeholder-preferred layout, which was agreed to in September 2016 as part of the Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour Master Plan.’ However, Silverman disagrees with the preferred layout. ‘There is a shortage of slipways and, as they state in their policy, there is nothing else between Ballina and Tweed. They are getting ahead of the masterplan; nothing else has been approved.’ However, a DPI spokesperson has said, ‘Reclaiming land around the disused slipway is the first step in improving public access and amenity to the Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour.’ They have pointed out that the slipway has not been used

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since 2005, and say, ‘the area is in need of rehabilitation to improve public safety and access.’ Local yachtsman David Kolb has said that there has been interest from other parties to get the slipway reinstated, but that it does not appear to be cost effective with the number of boats that use the harbour. ‘Brunswick River is more like a tidal estuary,’ said Mr Kolb. ‘The majority of the community are happy with a haul-out pad.’ This was also confirmed by local environmental activist Dean Jefferys, who has kept his conservation yacht Migaloo 2 in Brunswick harbour for the past seven years. Jefferys highlighted the pollution of the antifouling agents used to clean boats and the potential negative impact this would have on the sensitive ecology of the river.

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Push to ensure Byron Bay’s pay parking revenue stays in town In the wake of the rejection by Bangalow and Brunswick Heads residents of pay parking plans, councillor Paul Spooner will be asking for fellow councillor support at the upcoming February 1 meeting to allocate all future net pay parking revenue from Byron Bay to projects and works within the town. Net revenue would include meter revenue and exclude resident exemption fees and parking fines, his motion says. He told The Echo, ‘Council needs to be more transparent and accountable regarding how funds are being spent.’ ‘I hope the adoption of this motion will establish the standard for how this is achieved. ‘The adopted special rate increases will need the same level of scrutiny and reportage. Councillors need to ensure the expenditure reflects the reasons why the rate increase was adopted.

‘In other words, councillors need to be in the driver’s seat and not just in the back seat going along for the ride.’ Cr Spooner also will ask staff to provide an updated account of Byron’s pay parking scheme ‘on an ongoing basis through the quarterly budget review process’. ‘This is to identify all revenue and expenses allocated during the previous quarter.’ A ‘dashboard barometer’ on the Byron Shire Council Pay Parking webpage is also requested, which would identify money raised and how it has been allocated.

No percentage allocated Within the motion, Cr Spooner says ‘There has been no specific decision of Council to allocate pay parking revenue in terms of a percentage to Byron Bay.’ ‘The expansion of pay

parking in Byron Bay commenced operations in December 2015 and this was a key component of Council’s response to the NSW government via the Council Improvement Plan (CIP) adopted by Council on June 25, 2015 to demonstrate Council’s being ‘Fit for the Future’. ‘As outlined in the CIP, the generation of additional revenue from pay parking is to be used to fund asset renewal and the scope of asset renewal outlined in the CIP funded from pay parking was not limited to the Byron Bay township or a percentage allocated to the Byron Bay township. ‘Currently, any allocation of pay parking funds through the Infrastructure Renewal Reserve or the Crown Pay Parking Reserve is approved by Council via adoption of the annual budget estimates or subsequent variations through the quarterly budget review process.’

Animal microchipping avail for Feb Animal Welfare League NSW will be offering cheap microchipping – a first in Mullumbimby – for only $5 per dog or cat on February 3. Companion pet owners can get them chipped at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds

food hall, located via the Chinbible Avenue entrance, from 9am till 2pm. Microchipping your companion animal is an easy way to help find your pet if it goes missing. Organisers say dogs and

cats will be separated, ‘but please bring all dogs on leads and cats in carry cages’. A registered implanter will be doing the chipping while a Byron Shire Council ranger will be there to answer any questions you may have.

Quarry disputes rehabilitation order Owners of the Broken Head quarry are fighting an order by NSW Department of Planning and Environment to rehabilitate the site, with a conciliation set for January 19. In mid-2017 the department issued an order under the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to Leadshine Pty Ltd, the operator of the quarry. A spokesperson for the department told The Echo, ‘The Department of Planning and Environment has been investigating whether or not development at Broken Head Quarry has been carried out in compliance with the quarry’s development consent.’ ‘The department has been working with other agencies, including Byron Shire Council, the NSW Environment Protection Authority, National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Office of Environment and Heritage in the investigation.’ The spokesperson said the

2017 order required Leadshine to rehabilitate the site in accordance with the Environmental Impact Statement, submitted with the development application in 1997. Leadshine has appealed against the order in the Land and Environment Court. ‘The appeal is listed for a conciliation conference on 19 January 2018. As this matter is still subject to court processes, the department will make no further comment.’

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According to the August 2017 Planning and Environment Compliance Report, ‘The order specifies dates by which Leadshine must rehabilitate both the east and west pits at the Broken Head quarry.’ Broken Head quarry was acquired by Leadshine in early 2003 from the Batson family, says the Broken Head quarry website, ‘and they have managed the day-to- day activity on site since that time.’

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Other compliance Other compliance investigations undertaken by the Department in northern NSW – according to the report – include Cobaki Residential Development (Tweed City LGA), Altitude Aspire Residential Subdivison (Tweed City LGA), Pacific Pines Estate (Ballina LGA) and Lot

490 Tweed Coast Way Kingscliff (Tweed City LGA). The compliance report states 107 inspections in total, ranging from social infrastructure, infrastructure, mining/gas extraction, quarries, to residential/ commercial/retail developments, resource recovery/ remediation, distort/storage, tourism /recreation, food processing/agriculture/aquaculture and ‘other.’

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After-school and vacation care settles into new digs Aslan Shand

Mullumbimby after-school care (ASC) and vacation program are celebrating moving into a lovely, dedicated ASC space at Mullumbimby Primary School and have averted closure, which was looming late last year. ‘It is a lovely, fresh and clean room with elevated views so that you almost feel like you are in the trees,’ said program co-ordinator Jamie Wilson. The new room means that students accessing ASC and holiday programs can enjoy the opportunity to relax in a space that is cool in summer and warm in winter – a big difference from the previous space. ‘We are currently looking to increase our numbers for

both ASC and the holiday program and have been developing a great program for the kids,’ continued Jamie.

Dance and comedy Last year, they had the BANG performing arts weekly program that the ‘kids absolutely loved,’ and this year they will be looking at the possibility of dance, performing arts and a kids’ comedy workshops. ‘We also have Bundjalung women come into the holiday program to do the basket weaving two to three times a year.’ Children from all the surrounding schools are welcome to take part in the program, and buses that run

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from most schools can drop children at the after-school program. ‘The kids are like one big happy family and they have access to all the school grounds and we have some fun sports programs as well.’ Currently the program can take both immunised and non-immunised children. The program has a year to build up the numbers of children using the program to ensure that the service can continue to operate out of Mullumbimby. ‘We are really open to feedback and program ideas from both parents and kids,’ said Jamie. If you are interested in accessing the program or just finding out more give Jamie a call on 0437 860 614.

NORTEC records loss continued from page 1 combination of community assets and funding from state and federal governments.’ However former BETC manager Garry Bargh, who originally helped develop the small-business incubator sites NORTEC are selling off, said, ‘Owing to the way the government has set up these organisations, they have a lot of fixed costs and the income can be variable. ‘Balancing income and outgoings could be a challenge when we ran BTEC – it takes careful management. Yet we were able to develop and grow these incubator

sites and hand them over to NORTEC debt free in 2007. ‘At that point the income from the incubator sites enabled them to be self-sustaining and provide the services that the incubators required to run. ‘Can the minister please urgently advise what action the Turnbull government will be taking in terms of investigating the sale of these government-funded sites and also what action the government will be taking to ensure the future provision of business incubator sites for our region,’ she concluded. NORTEC were contacted by The Echo but did not respond by deadline.

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Locally based Aboriginal artists Dhinawan Baker, Nickolla Clark, Anthony Walker, Kaitlin Clark and Belle Buddon explored the theme of cultural survival in their latest exhibition. Forty paintings are on display at Byron Bay Surf Club, until Friday January 19. Photo Jeff Dawson

Nimbin to host medicinal cannabis workshop A medicinal cannabis workshop in Nimbin is planned for Saturday, where the art of extracting the medicinal oil from the cannabis plant will

Mother pleads guilty to locking child in car Paul Bibby

With work underway to renovate Council’s foyer at the Mullumbimby HQ, new ceramic artworks now adorn the temporary entrance to Council’s public foyer. The foyer renovations are expected to be completed in March. For more contact dev@sculptureshow.net or 0472 710 113. Pictured are artists Survira McDonald and Dev Lengjel with the piece Triumvirate. Photo Hans Lovejoy

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A woman has admitted that she locked her seven-yearold son in a car at Brunswick Heads after the boy was allegedly assaulted by a man. The 45-year-old cried quietly in Byron Local Court on January 11 as she pleaded guilty to charges of leaving a child in a vehicle causing emotional distress, and leaving a child in a vehicle impairing health. Police say they found the distressed child locked in the car on December 27. He was allegedly suffering from a number of injuries and had to be hospitalised. Witnesses told police that, shortly before he was locked in the car, the boy was dragged and kicked by

a man, causing him to fall to the ground. The man, 43, and the 45-year-old woman – both from Boorowa in southern NSW – were arrested shortly after. The man was subsequently charged with two counts of assault, stalking, and leaving a child in a motor vehicle causing emotional distress and impairing health.

Health savings Hemp Embassy president Michael Balderstone says, ‘I am confident that if they relegalise cannabis, there will be massive health savings in the future. Especially if they

allow people to grow their own medicine.’ Andrew Katelaris, also known as Dr Pot, has been a regular at the workshops but remains in jail after being arrested on December 5 following an appearance on television. Makers or users of medicinal cannabis who wish to share their stories are welcome to speak at the workshop. Just turn up or email head@hempembassy.net.au.

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Women’s refuge Byron Local Court heard that the woman is now staying at a women’s refuge in the town of Young, and has an AVO against the man. The child has been taken from his mother and is in emergency accommodation. The woman will be sentenced in Young Local Court on February 2.

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Bangalow firefighters wanted Major fundraiser milestone reached

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If you have ever wanted to be a firefighter, now is your chance. The Bangalow Fire Station is currently looking for two retained (on-call) firefighters to be on call from home or work to respond to fires and other emergencies at Bangalow Fire Station. Retained firefighters are trained and equipped to deal with the same emergencies as permanent firefighters. They not only fight fires; they

respond to a wide range of emergencies, as well as educate school children, seniors, business people and the wider community about fire safety. An information session is being held Wednesday January 24 from 6pm at Bangalow Fire Station, Byron Street, Bangalow. ‘The majority of retained firefighters have other jobs and community minded employers are usually supportive for them to leave work

to attend callouts,’ said D/c Melissa Madden. Retained firefighters are paid a fortnightly payment for being on call and receive an hourly rate for attending incidents, training sessions and other activities. For information about becoming a retained firefighter with Bangalow Fire Station, phone captain Andrew Hill 0407 224 724, the Regional North Zone Office 6681 1847 or visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au.

A local group of four – two who are a married couple and two who are professional DJs – have celebrated a major milestone with $100,000 donated from more than 22 events to local not-for-profits (NFPs) in the northern rivers. Cunning Stunts say they have been hosting ‘parties with a conscience’ since 2015 and donate 100 per cent of their time involved and services towards raising money for underfunded NFPs who provide services to those people in the local community who are in need. The DJs who play, and some of the businesses and volunteers involved, also donate their time and/or services. Twelve thousand dollars raised from their January event will go towards NFP recipient Cabarita Youth Service. It was their largest to date, they say; they have raised $107,885 in just two years. The group said, ‘We’re hon-

From left: Sarah Sutton, Darren Sutton, Dale Stephen and Laura Peck. Photo Matt Leedham

oured to share that our ticketed events are now selling out at record speed – the January event sold out in 15 hours.’ Darren and Sarah Sutton, Laura Peck and Dale Stephen say they tirelessly devote themselves to putting on their Nudge Nudge Wink Wink fundraising events each month as a charitable endeavour.

Held at the Billinudgel Hotel, they are assisted by guest DJs, sponsors, supporting businesses and the Nudgers. Darren told The Echo, ‘It’s been a pleasure building it up and creating awareness and funding for charities that are doing amazing work in the northern rivers.’ For more info visit www. cunningstunts.com.au.

Saddle Road landowners lobby each other for urbanisation Hans Lovejoy

A letter by Planners North on behalf of a handful of Saddle Road landowners appears to be making the rounds, asking fellow landowners if they wish to be included in their planning proposal. As previously reported, a planning proposal led by Kelvin Daly from the Brunswick Eco Village (BEV) was rejected by Council staff and withdrawn by senior staff before the last Council meeting.

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A letter to one landowner provided to The Echo admitted that their property was

‘nominated’ within Planners North’s planning proposal as possible R3 medium density residential zoning (with 300m2 minimum lot size), ‘because we think that it has the potential for further resubdivision if the planning proposal goes ahead.’ The letter claims that Council have asked to identify those involved with the planning proposal, and say that before they respond to Council, ‘we thought it best to write to you to see if you wished your land to continue to be nominated for higher rezoning.’ Matthew O’Reilly from the Saddle Road Local Area Management Planning Association (SRLAMPA) said,

‘It seems Planners North and Byron Shire Council have finally accepted that it is not good practice to apply to rezone someone’s land without asking them first!’ ‘It seems Planners North (Stephen Connelly) and Balanced Advice (Rob Doolan) are now trying to amend the Planning Proposal (PP) they submitted in September. ‘Perhaps they hope an amended PP will not be received so unfavourably. ‘Even an amended PP will still face the same problems that Council staff outlined in their first recommendations. ‘If Council staff recommendations change significantly between December

and February Council meetings, we will know it is because of lobbying and political influence. ‘It would have been nice for the proponents to do some community consultation first and not after the fact. ‘Planners North make it sound like it will cost nothing, but we know of course from the PP that landowners are offering to gift 20 per cent of their land to Byron Shire Council on top of any new roads and infrastructure [they would need to fund]. ‘We also know that any development will require a significant upfront contribution of cash for infrastructure development.

‘It is just a way for the proponents to rezone their land then sell it to a big property developer like Villa World at West Byron.’ Stephen Connelly from Planners North replied to The Echo, ‘I have no comment to make in relation to [Mr O’Reilly's] silly observations.’ Meanwhile, O’Reilly argues that Mr Daly was aware of ‘alternative development options’ as suggested by SRLAMPA. It came in response to Mr Daly refuting Mr O’Reilly’s claim last week that an ‘alternative proposal [was put] to BEV and the Borrodales back over a year ago’. And further to the initial

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Echo report on December 17, 2017, it appears that not all the landowners who were named in that report are in support of the planning proposal.

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At the time, Mr Daly told The Echo those involved with the proposal – apart from himself – were the Borrodales, Hayters, Hamblys and Bashforths. But Charlie Hambly has told The Echo that he is not supportive of the planning proposal, while adding that Mr O’Reilly ‘does not speak on my behalf.’ A message was left with John Bashforth to clarify his interest in the proposal.

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Holden misleads customers over dealership changes Sales, repairs and servicing to continue

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Tony Carsburg customers have been left incensed at the letter they received from Holden claiming that ‘Tony Carsburg Holden recently closed its Holden franchise…’ It then directs customers to Tweed saying that ‘Tweed Holden in Tweed Heads is now your new local Holden dealer.’ ‘Tony Carsburg didn’t close the Holden dealership; Holden didn’t renew the franchise sales agreement,’ said Carsburg Motors manager Steve Harris. The letter was sent to all Carsburg’s clients who have either bought a car or received servicing through Carsburg Motors. ‘Whoever wrote that letter was wrong and misleading in what they were saying,’ said Tony Carsburg. ‘It is disappointing how this has been handled by Holden.’ ‘None of us would dispute it if we weren’t performing, but we were all performing pretty well.’ Other local dealerships who have been dumped by Holden include Kyogle, Maclean and Glen Innes.

Tony Carsburg’s dealership is one of more than thirty dealerships across the country to have been dumped by Holden as the company focuses on bigger dealerships. Photo Jeff Dawson

‘They wrote to us and said that, “We didn’t fit into their footprint any more”,’ continued Steve. ‘They just want the big dealers.’ Tony was informed that his franchise agreement would end on December 31, and even though a group formed by Holden dealers to work with Holden tried to fight the closure of more

than 30 dealerships across the country, they were unable to stop the process. ‘It was just so badly done,’ continued Tony. ‘The concept appears to be that in the country areas if you have to drive an hour to get your vehicle serviced then they think that’s okay.’ But Carsburg Motors aren’t planning on going anywhere; there has been a car service

and repair business on that site since at least the 1930s and they will continue to service Holdens and all other vehicles in the local area. They are also going to focus on their quality used car sales and continue with their NRMA services. ‘We’ve got good staff who are loyal to us and we will stay loyal to them,’ continued Tony.

‘We want to let people know that we will still be able to provide the bulk of the services at the capped price as we’ve always done; we will continue to provide repairs and servicing to our local community.’ Tony is reviewing his longstanding commitments to local community organisations, some of which have been going for over 30 years. They include being a major sponsor for the Ocean Shores Country Club and the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. Carsburg’s sponsorship list is extensive. ‘It is easier to list who we haven’t sponsored,’ said Tony with a laugh. And that support has come back to Tony and his team in this time of change, with customers calling in and reminding him that they are there to support him. ‘The support has blown us over,’ said Steve. One customer is so upset about what has happened that they have said they will no longer buy new Holdens

and have changed to a different car brand in protest. ‘I think more customers will be following their lead – we just won’t be selling new Holdens now, otherwise it will be business as usual,’ Tony said. ‘We have five mechanics and will continue to provide excellent service to our customers.’ Holden’s media department told The Echo, ‘This is a time of significant change for Holden and the dealer network.’ ‘In regard to the letter being misleading, I accept that may be in the case of some customers it may have been see that way. No matter how we phrased that letter, we wouldn’t be able to lease everyone. We tried to be as clear as possible to let people know that that dealer was no longer a representative of Holden. ‘I acknowledge that some customers may have felt that it was not as clear as it could have been. ‘We have had to make a number of difficult decisions about what we need for the longterm future of the network going forward, and we are still the second largest dealer network in the country.’

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Sh*thole countries If reported correctly, the US president is right about one thing – there are shithole countries everywhere, not just in Africa, Haiti and El Salvador. Is it worth examining why? How do natural resources and labor in third world countries get funnelled away from the poor to become the assets of the very few? Notwithstanding early global colonisation by the Spanish, French, Portugese, Dutch and British, the most recent large-scale invasion, genocide and resource extraction was the ‘scramble for Africa’ in the late 1800s. The 1884 Berlin Conference is generally referred to as the starting point of the scramble for Africa, which regulated European colonisation and trade in Africa. Notably Belgium’s King Leopold II exploited the Congo for ivory and then rubber when the industrial revolution kicked in. Millions of Congolese people died from forced labour and starvation; modern estimates range from one million to fifteen million, with a consensus of around ten million. And there are the unscrupulous and brutal activities of British invader Cecil Rhodes… the list goes on. In modern times, the book Confessions Of An Economic Hitman by John Perkins (2004) explains how wealthy nations take advantage of the poor through development loans for large construction and engineering projects. Last week, China and Australia were in the news over infrastructure projects for the southeast Asia region. Australia used to help fund its neighbours’ infrastructure projects, and after backing out in recent years under the coalition government, the Chinese have moved in to fill the void. In 2010, the Chinese were accused of predatory economic behaviour in Sri Lanka after lumping the nation with massive debt over a deep-sea port. The Atlantic reported in October 2017, ‘Almost all of the revenue that Sri Lanka’s government generates goes toward servicing its massive debt. The only solution that Sri Lanka could come up with was to lease the port back to China for 99 years and repay China with money from the lease.’ Moving on – how does a wealthy country funnel its money from the low and middle classes to the very few? Thomas Piketty’s 2013 book Capital In The 21st Century tells us that it’s inherited wealth in developed countries which creates inequality. It’s actually a cornerstone of capitalism. For example, Australia’s GDP growth in 2016 was 2.8 per cent according to the World Bank. Yet super wealthy Australians invest in commodities with much higher returns, thus creating further divisions, which are only going to become larger over time. As Piketty explains, when the rate of return on capital (r) is greater than the rate of economic growth (g) over the long term, the result is concentration of wealth, and this unequal distribution of wealth causes social and economic instability. Without tax redistribution, Piketty predicts a world of low economic growth and extreme inequality. Will the spell ever be broken? Reform is unlikely to occur while uber wealthy baby boomers are in charge. This is despite capitalism as an economic model having a hard time justifying itself in times of unprecedented corporate growth while middle-class wages stagnate. The illusion of wealth can produce its own reality, as demonstrated by a former high finance banking PM, a trust-fund baby US president and an 86-year old media mogul who controls most of the information that English-speaking countries consume. Hans Lovejoy, editor

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xclusive, scoop, shock, horror! Politicians tell porkies! In an amazing journalistic breakthrough, it can be revealed that sometimes Australia’s political leaders may not hold strictly to the unvarnished truth. Lengthy and painstaking research shows that there are times when they exaggerate and even mislead the public in a quest for advantage. The misinformation can extend across all parties; analysis suggests that it can be particularly prevalent in election campaigns… Well, yes; few voters will be surprised at this news, although there are those who may be despondent, and still a few are in denial – at least when it concerns their own side of the fence. After being dragged reluctantly to the festivities when he hung on with his well manicured fingernails after the 2016 election, Malcolm Turnbull fulminated about the duplicity of Bill Shorten and what he termed Mediscare – the well orchestrated Labor message that the government was not only prepared to run down the public health system, but to sell it off to private interests. With steam coming out of his ears, the barely re-elected prime minister howled that this was unconscionable, a barefaced lie – and indeed it was at the very least hyperbole, defined by the Macquarie Dictionary as an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Given the evidence of the coalition’s tweaking of Medicare by Turnbull and his predecessor Tony Abbott, Shorten’s line was credible – just barely, although it appears that was almost enough. But it was not, as Turnbull hyperventilated, entirely factual.

Unforgiveable, he declared: something really had to be done to improve the standards of political discourse, to ensure honesty in the debate. But, as he well knew, he was sitting on a few porkies of his own. For months, Turnbull and his colleagues had indulged in more than a little hyperbole over Labor’s plan to reduce what even Turnbull’s treasurer, Scott Morrison, had called the excesses of the negative gearing regime.

Any half-hearted efforts at reform, run invariably by the minor parties, have usually been broken on the rock of free speech. by Mungo MacCallum It would take a sledgehammer, a wrecking ball to the housing market, and indeed to the economy as a whole, Turnbull warned: no homeowner would be spared from the depredations as house prices crashed, rentals soared and we would all be ruined. But as we now know, our prime minister was perfectly aware that none of this was based on any more than his own rhetoric: his own treasury experts had told him that any effect would be minor. And in case he had not got that message, the boffins in his own state, NSW, had told him that not only would rationalising negative gearing do little if any harm to prices, it could actually marginally improve housing affordability – a key policy plank of the newly appointed premier Gladys Berejiklian. Berejiklian chose not to confront Turnbull over the issue, which was hardly surprising; but it would be strange if she or one of her colleagues had not at

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Chipp lamented that the verdict proved that not only was it permissible to lie during election campaigns, it was virtually compulsory. No-one expects politicians to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth; their job is to speak at the despatch box, not in the witness box. But equally, we would prefer them not to confirm the old joke about the way you can tell if a politician is lying is because his lips are moving. Their most blatant absurdities seldom matter: the deranged predictions that Julia Gillard’s carbon tax would wipe out the township of Whyalla and increase the price of a leg of lamb to $100 were greeted more with weary amusement than serious trepidation. But at least a casual acquaintance with the facts would be a help. When Josh Frydenberg continues to assert that the government’s policies are working to reduce carbon emissions when they are demonstrably not, or when Matt Canavan repeats that the Adani mine will generate 10,000 jobs when Adani itself admits that the real figure is a fraction of that, it is more than just fudging: it is conscious mendacity and should be called out as such. But not, alas, by Malcolm Turnbull, for whom reality must be subservient to the politics of the party room, in 2018 as it was back in 2016 and when, no doubt, it will still be in even greater measure as the next polling day approaches. And he will probably tell us, once again, that the election is all about trust. Well, perhaps his family trust. That at least would be more than partly correct. In the meantime we should not hold our breaths for the really astonishing headline: Politicians stick to the facts.

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Turnbull asked as he reached the climax of his election night tirade, what can be done about it? Regrettably, but predictably, the answer is: not much. Any rather half-hearted efforts at reform, run invariably by the minor parties (Labor and the coalition, despite their expostulations, are actually pretty happy with the system as it is) have usually been broken on the rock of free speech: this is not actually written into our constitution, but on more than one occasion the High Court has found that it is somehow implied, and that as a result political propaganda, however over the top, is all but sacrosanct. Many years ago the then leader of the Australian Democrats, Don Chipp, attempted to take on a particularly egregious instance after the 1977 election: quixotically, he hoped that his new party’s motto, Keep the Bastards Honest, might actually impinge on reality. The court, of course, found otherwise and

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least mentioned the report, and if they chose the better part of valour, it is a very safe bet that their respective bureaucrats were totally au fait with it. Turnbull’s attack was not just a sin of omission; he knew perfectly well that what he was saying was not just an oratorical extravagance, but deliberate bullshit: Negascare, perhaps. So, as always, truth was the first casualty in the ongoing political war. And the question is, as

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Code of conduct

Dear Byron Council Can you please re-assign the staff fining people for nude sunbathing at Brunswick Heads to filling in potholes. Thanks so much. Brent Verco Mullumbimby

The place to be? What’s happened to Byron, a ‘fun place to be’? My grandson grew up here and on NYE brought his partner back to experience it too. They stayed with us (residents since 1970) and we dropped them off in town at dusk and were prepared to pick them up when called (to avoid traffic dilemmas). They arrived home at 10.50pm, using an Uber service – $80 for the ten-minute trip home! Each venue they had entered in Byron was charging $40 or $60 to sit down before you ordered your drinks, meal or whatever. So disappointed in Byron – no fun, no fireworks – just PAY-PAY-PAY. Marion Toms Coorabell

The Holden truth I received a letter from General Motors recently stating that Carsburg Holden have closed their franchise. The real truth is that General Motors removed their franchise in spite of Carsburg’s many years of faithful service to General Motors, and have done so to many other country based dealers. The most contemptible part of this letter from General Motors is that it appears to set out to direct Carsburg’s customer base to dealers outside of the Byron area whereas many people, including myself, from outside

of the Byron Shire prefer to deal with Tony Carsburg because of his honest dealings and well-known community involvement. Apparently many others in the Byron area have also received this misleading document, which quite clearly directs them to Tweed Heads for future Holden purchases and service. I appeal to all of Carsburg’s past customers and potential future customers to continue to support this local business, which has for so many years provided employment for local people and also actively participated in community activity. I wish this business every success in the future in whatever form it may take. Brian W Boniface Banora Point

Rising tides

In my Echo letter on October 4, 2017 I stated that ‘First the temperature will be in the 40s, then in the 50s, then in the 60s’. This month the temperature at the Sydney Cricket Ground reached 57.6C, or 135.6 F. (SMH Jan 7). Do Echo readers really understand what is going on? At high tide this month, the Ballina CBD was inundated, not by floodwaters, but by crystal clear, oceanic salt water, during dry and sunny weather. Still don’t get it? Pretty soon, Ballina CBD will flood with salt water every spring tide and Ballina Council will begin remediation efforts. Now there does come a point when these high temperatures start to kill plants and thus the Australian wheat crop yields are already declining, solely because of man-made global warming. There is no proof that GM

wheat was responsible for the millions of kangaroos that suddenly died in NSW late last year, but if 40 to 50 per cent of all grey kangaroos in NSW can suddenly die, with no known scientific explanation, then perhaps the same cause can wipe out humans to the same extent: kangaroos died from internal bleeding, similar to Ebola. Peter Olson Goonengerry

Landowners beware! I empathise with ‘Landlords from Hell’ of last week. Renting an abode in the Byron Shire has its challenges. I could write a book of stories on my experience and those of others! Living under the owner is a tough one – the elephant in the room has ascended to elephants above. One owner could not concede that she needed to be considerate of us downstairs. Some landowners are often receiving a Centrelink benefit, and want you away all day – tenant needs to be working full time. Renters’ money affords them regular health retreats in Bali. Many are on their spiritual path, but not walking their talk. And many of them have a pet but do not want yours. Or your children. When a number of renters become disenchanted with being discriminated against, landowners beware. You might be reported and investigated for say erecting illegal dwellings (I lived in one), not declaring income while on a benefit, not having a formal lease and relationship with Rental Bond Board, not providing adequate ventilation or laundry facilities, etc. It’s time for some renting

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As the community volunteer who was the subject of the code of conduct complaint referred to in recent editions of The Echo letters I feel the need to share my perspective. Our South Golden Beach Community Centre S355 management committee, of which I was the chair and also manager of the hall for more than ten years, initially provided Council with concept plans for the 2015 upgrade and met with staff as stakeholders of the project. At that time we were assured that there would be open lines of communication between staff and ourselves during the process. This did not turn out to be the case with our emails and phone calls to staff going unanswered for weeks at a time. As major stakeholders we naturally expected a respectful and cohesive relationship with staff, especially as throughout the project I contributed untold unpaid hours liaising with staff, the architect, obtaining quotes and researching and selecting fittings and fixtures, thereby saving precious Council funds. Having project managed building projects in the past I believed I had a lot to offer, yet our committee was constantly stonewalled by staff. The GM is quite right when he states that I was enthusiastic and committed to my community. Tom Tabart was also correct in that the GM continued on page 12

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continued from page 11 should have had the courtesy of giving me the opportunity to state my case which, to my mind, was trivial. Ironically, I was requested by the GM not to contact the builder doing the SGB Hall renovation works – yet any member of the public was able to approach him and discuss the progress of the works. When the project was completed I was advised by the building supervisor that he found the process of working with Council extremely frustrating owing to the poor communication with staff that created unnecessary delays. He said that in his experience the normal procedure for a building project such as a community centre was that fortnightly meetings were held onsite with all stakeholders present to provide feedback. He was nonplussed by the fact that we were granted only one such inspection in the course of the eight-monthlong project. I suggest that Council needs to reassess how they treat passionate and knowledgeable volunteers. Their value to society needs to be

acknowledged and encouraged so that in future noone has to go through the frustrating and enormously stressful experience to which I was subjected. Angela Dunlop South Golden Beach

Hot and Cold

The recent discovery of Aboriginal coastal occupation near Darwin 65,000 years ago fits well with the Lake Toba supervolcano 71,000 years ago. That was the biggest volcano in the last several hundred thousand years. That volcano blew about 800 cubic kilometres of earth, ash, and anti-greenhouse sulphurous gas into the stratosphere causing a six-year global volcanic winter freeze. This flipped the global climate into a 1,000-year chill with temperatures about 10 degrees below normal. According to genetic forensics this reduced the global human population to fewer than 10,000 people, euphemistically called a genetic bottleneck. Sounds like just the thing to stop climate change, doesn’t it? The consequent catastrophic global dieback of

frozen forests opened up paths for immigration out of Africa by some of the smart survivors... no offshore immigration detention centres to worry about then, but plenty of incentive to move fast across the entire Eurasian land mass in every direction in desperate search of food, sunshine, and Neanderthals to backpack with. So now we watch the sky, dreading a new genetic bottleneck, of our own making. We find ourselves contemplating migration to the moon and Mars. As they wrote on the cave wall, ‘prehistory always repeats’, so quick, let’s open an off-world immigration detention centre for fossil-fuel company executives. Sapoty Brook Mullumbimby

Nanny state

I have my full allocation of driver licence points and haven’t been booked by THAT speed camera. Most people think that if you have a rant about a speed camera then you have been caught in its flash and grab – well not I. THAT speed camera is of course the one that resides next to the rock-shattered remains of the glass noise bar-

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Description of proposal The Applicant has lodged a State Significant Development application to enable the permanent use of the North Byron Parklands Cultural Events site for events with up to 50,000 patrons. The application involves the ongoing use of the cultural events site following a trial period, including the continued use of existing site infrastructure and the development of additional infrastructure to support the cultural events site. A separate modification request has also been lodged to modify the Concept Plan Approval for the Cultural Events Site to reflect the ongoing use of the site as a cultural events site. Exhibition Details The SSD Application, Modification Request, Environmental Impact Statement and accompanying documents may be viewed electronically at the Department of Planning and Environment at 320 Pitt Street, Sydney or on the Department’s website (www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/page/on-exhibition/). You may also view an electronic copy at a NSW Service Centre located near you (www.service.nsw.gov.au/service-centre/service-nsw) and a hard copy may be inspected at the location(s) listed below from Friday 15 December 2017 until Friday 16 February 2018 during the ordinary office or opening hours of the agency concerned: • •

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rier on the Hinterland Way near Ewingsdale. What a joke the whole thing is. Let’s rattle off a few facts. In 2014/15 this two-way camera was the 7th most lucrative earner in the NSW top ten speed camera income generation stakes. It earned a shade under $1.7m. This figure was made all the more impressive by the fact that it is the only regional camera in the top ten. To add some more spice to the mix, for half of the recording period the road in question was a regional back road (The Hinterland Way) as the M1 was opened in December 2015, which is halfway through the reporting period in question. So my guess is that in the second half of the 2014/15 FY the traffic probably dropped by 80 per cent and yet it still made the top ten. Bravo! So now not is it the only regional speed camera in the top ten, it is the only speed camera in the state in the top ten that is not on a major road. So why do I object to its presence? I object because there are no longer hundreds of B-Double Trucks, once-a-year caravaners and tired holiday-makers driving along this road and making it dangerous. I object because 60km/h is nanny state speed designed to make someone late for work or trap unsuspecting Queenslanders who cannot believe the three 80-60-80 speed changes that occur in less than a kilometre. I object because after a major new road (M1) bypasses an old road black spot I would suggest that leaving a speed camera and 60km/h speed limit in place suggests more concern for consolidated revenue than safety. Thoughts? BTW could the RMS use part of the $17m this little battler has earned in the last ten years to fix the aforementioned ugly rock-shattered noise barrier or is it now Byron Council’s problem? Glenn Christopherson Bangalow Paul Bibby’s story on sewerage (Echo, January 10) and Duncan Dey’s input should be read by all. As a fellow member of the Waste Water Advisory Committee I am sick and tired of hearing from Water and Recycling (W&R) management that earthenware gravity mains last forever or comparing the earthenware mains in Mullumbimby to the brick mains in England.

It is becoming very tiresome continually hearing W&R management blaming faulty and illegal house connections for the infiltration problems in Mullumbimby. The committee asked for a report on faults that were detected by smoke testing over many years and what repairs were carried out and who inspected them. We received a document identifying streets in Mullumbimby, no addresses or actual identification of alleged repairs or if there were any follow-up inspections. In 2003 a company was brought in by W&R who specialised in relining sewer mains. They inspected the gravity mains in Mullumbimby starting in front of National Bank. No report has been submitted to the committee and no action was taken by the company to repair the deep gravity mains so why was this company brought in? How much longer is it going to take to solve the infiltration problem in Mullumbimby? Alan Dickens Brunswick Heads

Radiation exposure

Is it not great to see this week’s Echo’s Telstra full-page advert advising us of how much more microwave radiation exposure we can enjoy in the holiday period. Thankfully the cumulative and irreversible effects of cellular disfunction don’t become obvious for some time… at least until the blood-brain barrier breaks down when the ensuing neurological disorder may also thankfully destroy consciousness of what has taken place. For thriving tumour and cancer connectivity, those depicted in this advert need to hold their pixel packets closer to the body. Anton Vanderbyl Mullumbimby

Shark net shame

When is this misguided fixation with shark nets by the noisy minority finally going to cease? How many harmless non-target species have to die just so a few thrill-seekers can ‘feel safe’ when they catch a wave at dawn or dusk, or better still when baitfish, tailor or mullet are running, or in murky water or around the mouth of the second largest river in northern NSW. Just what do they think could happen? I’ve hooked sharks at night on both breakwalls and on every beach around Ballina since the 1970s. They’ve always been there, and so have

netdaily.net.au the surfers, yet amazingly until the recent spate of attacks there were previously very few; it’s arguable that maybe it’s because of changing conditions in our oceans owingto climate change or over fishing. Who knows? To get to this point there must have been intense lobbying of NSW government ministers and a certain Nationals parliamentary secretary for the north coast by the Ballina business community claiming that the shark attacks were affecting tourism. Obviously exaggerated because Byron Bay has had no trouble whatsoever with tourism and they have no shark nets, and so far, hopefully, only minimal shark problems. If a small number of daredevils insist on tempting fate that’s their choice, but they have to accept responsibility if they are attacked and not expect harmless sea creatures to suffer because of it. There is far better technology than outdated shark nets available that offers real protection – such as smart drum lines. This was outlined in a recent highly credible and wideranging Senate investigation; all we need is an adult NSW government to stop playing politics and pandering to populist thought bubbles and implement shark-protection measures that actually work. Keith Duncan Pimlico

RMS on notice

I have written to the RMS asking them the following questions regarding the proposed bypass. The key question is number seven, which I hope will make them even more nervous than their evasive press responses indicate they already are. Writing letters alone achieves little of course, and I intend to be in their faces in the way for which I am well known. Legal action may be necessary too. List of questions to RMS: 1. Does the RMS in fact support the construction of the bypass in the active participatory manner suggested by Council staff? 2. Is the RMS in fact making representations to the relevant powers for further funding, even in a situation where a final costing is unavailable? 3 Does the RMS support public funding for the purpose of private enrichment(ie for boosting of property values)? continued on page 14

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Beyond the convenient slogan of affordable housing David Brown

The Saddle Road landowners Planning Proposal has made vague promises rather than clear statements as to how â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;affordable housingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; might be permanently created on their land. I predict that the developers who ultimately buy the R3 and R2 zoned land will seek to expand their holdings, seek net densities two or three times higher than those foreshadowed in the Proposal and avoid meeting Voluntary Planning Agreement commitments. They will only be interested in optimising profit at the expense of everything we value in this Shire.

Disfiguring development Mathew Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly, stalwart opponent of inappropriate urban development on Saddle Road, has lodged a late expression of interest (EOI) for seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; affordable dwellings on the most visible slopes of the Saddle Road ridge. His proposal muddies the waters and deflects attention from two elementary but significant issues.

Firstly, do we want to see urban development disfiguring the Shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hillsides and ridge tops? Look left from the Bangalow Road as you drive into Lismore. And, on the left as you enter Ballina from the north, the emerging suburb of Cumbalum. Here the slopes have been brutally excavated to provide level platforms for project home builders. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think urban development under the Saddle Road proposal will be any different. Instead it will create a disastrous precedent and Byron Shire will no longer have the most stunning, unblemished environment in NSW.

Define what is needed first Secondly, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;affordable housingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a convenient slogan tossed about by politicians or bureaucrats wanting to appear interested in the issue or developers trying to justify indefensible proposals. But no-one seems to have adequately defined who in this Shire needs it, the necessary price points or the most suitable housing types. Furthermore, there are no

View of one of the possible development sites on Saddle Road.

proposals for LEP and DCP amendments, or other policies, that might encourage proposals less damaging to the fabric of our towns and landscapes than urban sprawl. This essential information would guide proponents, their designers, Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assessment process and, more importantly, the community. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent EOI process tossed up sixteen proposals. Ten were rejected. One of the remaining six promised a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;retirement villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Mullumbimbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flood-prone urban edge but failed to specify its socio-economic target. The other five promised around 180 dwellings of which about a

hundred might be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;affordable.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The type and cost parameters of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;affordable housingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; were not defined. The result: five landowners and Council may waste a lot of time developing and processing proposals that simply donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work.

No more mindless platitudes The housing affordability challenge is far more complex and merits more than ill-considered knee-jerk reactions. My own experience shows that solutions developed by poorly informed communities and designers, self-interested developers or politi-

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cians more concerned with point scoring than meeting constituent needs, are rarely, if ever, successful. Furthermore, policies, strategies and legislative changes aimed at increasing

supply have little or no impact on prices. Developing affordable housing demands more than mindless platitudes. Right now it appears neither Council nor the community has a clear understanding of local market demands, stakeholder motivations or how those in need might respond to a range of different housing models. Delivering affordable housing requires research, careful strategic thought, a properly informed community, excellent planning and design, and a rational, but flexible, planning system. The discussion to date has just skated over the surface. Q David Brown is a local architect and urban planner.

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by Ian Rogers Max Illingworth secured his second Australian Championship title with a convincing victory on Friday, scoring an undefeated ten points from eleven games. The 25-year-old Sydney Grandmaster started the tournament with five consecutive wins and was then chased to the finish line by a determined 16-year-old Anton Smirnov, the top seed. However Illingworth had all the answers when challenged, scoring crushing attacking victories in the eighth and ninth rounds over second seed and defending titleholder Bobby Cheng and Azeri fourth seed Kanan Izzat respectively. Illingworth’s attitude was best exemplified by his final game. Playing with the black pieces against Queensland’s Gene Nakauchi, a draw would suffice for Illingworth to take the title but he played for a win from the start, checkmated his opponent in short order, and matched the record for the highest winning score at an 11 round Australian Championship. Two other players left Sydney feeling extremely satisfied.

Smirnov achieved a score that would usually win the biennial Championship title and in the process overtook Zhao Zong Yuan for the position of Australian number one on the world ranking list. Melbourne teenager Ari Dale would have been equally satisfied, the 11th seed finishing outright third and securing his first ‘grandmaster norm’. Dale is now headed for the Netherlands to compete in the legendary Wijk aan Zee chess festival. North Sydney AUS Ch. 2018 White: K Izzat Black: M Illingworth Opening: Queen’s Gambit Declined 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.Nc3 a6!? 5.Bg5 Risky play; 5...cxd5 is safer. 5...dxc4 6.e4 b5 7.e5 h6 8.Bh4 g5 9.Nxg5 hxg5 10.Bxg5 Nbd7 11.Qf3?! The obvious try, but 11.exf6 Bb7 12.d5! is stronger. 11...Rb8 12.exf6 Bb7 13.Qe3 Nxf6 14.d5!? An imaginative idea which is brilliantly refuted by Illingworth. After 14.a4 b4 15.Ne4! White should survive. 14...Nxd5! 15.Qd4 Qxg5! 16.Qxh8 Nb4! Suddenly White has no defence against the check on c2. 17.Rd1 Nc2+ 18.Ke2 Ke7! Threatening 19...Bh6! 19.Qh7 Bh6 20.Ne4 Qf4! 21.g3 Bxe4 The simplest since White has no hope in the resultant endgame. 22.gxf4 Bxh7 23.Kf3 c5 24.Bh3 Nd4+ 0-1

IF YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY HERE PLEASE DON’T COME AGAIN BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE CAN’T LEAVE The Australian government is running a brutal and illegal detention regime on Manus Island (part of Papua New Guinea) and Nauru. Here, refugees who have attempted to come to Australia by boat have been imprisoned, many of them for more than five years. This crime against humanity is being used to deter refugees from seeking asylum in Australia. Australia is using its vital foreign aid to PNG and Nauru to bully these nations into enforcing this regime. New Zealand has offered to deal directly with PNG to take some refugees; Australia has threatened diplomatic relations with NZ as a result. In Australia and across the world, there is a campaign against these cruel policies. You can help by boycotting Australia in future as a tourist destination. Choose somewhere else for beaches, sun, desert travel. And if you do, let the Australian government know about it. Contact Malcolm Turnbull, Prime Minister: www.pm.gov.au/contact-your-pm and Steven Ciobo, Minister for Tourism: Steven.Ciobo.MP@aph.gov.au Authorised by David Lovejoy david@echo.net.au

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4. Were you aware of the courts’ requirements regarding the wetlands on the bypass route (significant studies and protection works need to be done prior to construction), and are you aware of the fact that none of the required work has been done or costed? 5. Are you aware that the Council staff suggested that the wetlands might be immediately excavated prior to securing project funding as a kind of pre-emptive blow? 6. Was the RMS made aware that a Part 5 Environmental Assessment process was a prerequisite procedure for the bypass? 7. Is the RMS willing to participate in and underwrite a project that is only partly funded and partly costed? 8. Was the RMS’s grant funding proposal tied to a specific plan for the bypass or is it unconditional? 9. Does the RMS intend to make the grant regardless of the devastation that may be caused to the wetlands? 10. Does the RMS approve of its funds being used to cover legal and other costs already incurred or for future legal costs? 11. Is theRMS aware that the general manager of Byron Shire Council may have exceeded his delegated authority in: a) Defending an appeal by local residents? b) Engaging an expensive legal firm to handle the defence? c) Spending an amazing $450,000+ on a three day hearing? Fast Buck$ Coorabell

Nude rally ahead?

News that police are fining people $500 for naked sunbathing at an isolated beach area well south of Brunswick shows how much the police are wasting time and resources instead of looking after the community’s real needs. This victimisation is what happened 20 years ago at Belongil – so we organised two nude rallies, which brought out 600 naked people each time to say that the naked body is not offensive. We pushed then to get the council to take ‘no nude bathing’ off the council signs, which would prevent them from giving an on-the-spot fine and they would have to then prove in court their behaviour was offensiv. When the cops were arresting me for swimming naked north of Belongil 20 years ago I heard on the police ra-

dio that a person was committing an armed robbery in a Byron shop. He ended up getting away because the cops were occupied arresting me. I challenged my fine in the district court – and if people are fined I recommend challenging it. Continue to waste police and court resources to show what a waste of time and money this outdated policy is. And if the court still says the fines and court costs stick, don’t pay it and instead do a work and development order (WDO) and volunteer at the local community centre. Don’t accept this harassment and intimidation by the police. I’m not aware if any of the hundreds of happy onlookers to the recent nude bike ride in Byron were offended. If they were there is always the option to look the other way. To have police driving on our beaches actively looking for naked people in the dunes borders on the perverse. Twenty years ago we wanted all the beaches not in the main areas to be clothes optional. Instead we got a small isolated area at Tyagarah that can attract weirdos and be unsafe for women, which I and most others have boycotted ever since. Do we need another nude rally? This time in front of the cop shop or council chambers. So, Council, just remove the ‘no nude bathing’ signs and move on. And Police, do what we pay you to do and deal with real criminals. Dean Jefferys Mullumbimby

Community values

It is wrong of retiring GM Ken Gainger to step into the public arena to disparage and attempt to denigrate community members such as meon a matter and article in which he was not even mentioned. Mr Gainger remains a senior public servant held to a model code of conduct to act professionally with honesty, consistency and impartiality. His published letter on January 10 refuting the Butler Street Reserve allegations further demonstrates his mode of operation that our community association has had to deal with for the time of his tenure at Council. We reply to the GM’s claims of gross inaccuracies with the following facts: The adopted 2016 Byron Bay Master Plan pages 28–29 proposed and illustrates multi storey carparking facilities for the reserve with festival and market events in the facility. On pages 72 and 78 the reserve is earmarked for

a three-storey village centre expansion. Yes, Mr Gainger, your own plan clearly illustrates highrise transport infrastructure on this land. Mr Gainger’s dismissal of the lucrative economy that the market activities on the Crown Reserve generates hides the fact that Byron Shire Council leases the reserve to the Byron Bay Community Centre, which generates more than $200,000 towards its operational costs that otherwise should be met by Council; a convenience Mr Gainger does not seem to acknowledge. The reserve is also quite lucrative for the many small business activities taking place there via market activity. The proposed bus interchange on the reserve is, in fact, inconsistent with the adopted Plan of Management (PoM) for the Crown Reserve but Mr Gainger sidesteps this responsibility by suggesting it is the state government that is the project proponent who is dictating the location of the interchange. The bus interchange is a state government initiative to upgrade bus interchange facilities in connection to their Train Link network. In Byron Bay this relates to the railway station and rail land. Transport NSW Train Link have written that the ‘final decision on changes to the location of this coach stop remains with the local council’. Mr Gainger and the council are bound by the PoM for the Butler Street Reserve unless they manage to purchase the Crown Reserve as they have applied to, and then convert it to operational land and dissolve its current status. As such the council’s instruction to Train Link to locate the bus interchange on the Butler Street Reserve directly conflicts with the PoM and joins the council in the proposed development as a significant proponent. Mr Gainger claims he had no idea of the bus interchange funding yet in March 2017 he was in the papers accusing the state government of ignoring Byron Council’s funding commitments for a multi-million-dollar bus interchange. Mr Gainger has a central role in the strategic planning processes for Byron Bay including the bus interchange, CBD bypass and the masterplan. Mr Gainger portrayed the Butler Street residents as illegitimate NIMBY complainants but we are, in fact, centrally positioned to witness the way he works, mis-

netdaily.net.au representing the situation as outlined above, controlling the agenda, planning alternative outcomes and strategising to remove and silence opposition. We would hope that Mr Gainger moves as far away from our township as possible in his retirement so as to limit, as much as possible, any influence on the selection of his successor. Paul Jones President, Butler Street Community Network

Uluru statement from the Heart

As another 26th January rolls round – Australia Day, Survival Day, Invasion Day – take your pick – the contemptuous failure of the Turnbull government to deal with the Uluru Statement from the Heart made by Australia’s First People is echoed in mainstream media. That the six months consultative dialogues with Indigenous communities round the country, culminating in a unified statement, are ignored, bares the ugly meanspiritedness that is familiar in today’s federal politics. ‘In 1967 we were counted, in 2017 we want to be heard’ was the heartfelt request from Aboriginal people for a voice in parliament to be enshrined in the Constitution. The right to have some say over laws and policies controlling their lives was the modest request. It has been met by political failure. However, an authentic peoples’ voice is emerging, expressed in support from bodies like ACOSS, 1voiceuluru. org, supportfirstnations.com. au and the petition signed by 1,000 prominent Australians who supported an advisory body to parliament. A recent national survey found that more than 70 per cent of those surveyed support First Nations peoples’ constitutional recognition. Let those voices shout loudly in the tin ear of Turnbull! Jill Keogh Federal

Lakes of yesteryear

Today I decided to visit Tyagarah to see if it is still the safe and beautiful place I remembered. Twenty years ago I used to come here with my girl friends and we would swim in the tea-tree lake, dive deep to retrieve the mineral-rich mud from the bottom, spread it onto our skin and lie in the sun until it had dried. It was the ultimate day spa. continued on page 16

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Articles Is Oprah better than 40 other Democratic wannabe presidents? Phillip Frazer

In her inspired Golden Globe Awards speech, Oprah Winfrey raised the question: does the president of the US have to know where Binomo is, and would he be adept at managing a large staff of experts? The evidence says No. If enough voters like a candidate for whatever reason, they can elect a president who’s poly-ignorant and has the temperament of a gored bull. But how come millions of American voters went for Trump, and now can’t believe what they got? Here in Australian we vote for a prime minister knowing who’ll be in the cabinet – roughly, the previous lot of ministers, or the opposition’s shadow ministers – and we know that most public servants will keep their jobs.

Pyramid of power But in America, to get a firm grip on what life will be like under President X, you need to know who X plans to install in the pyramid of the next 100 most powerful people in the administration. Despite nice-sounding provisions for Senate ‘consent’, the president chooses every member of the Cabinet, and the top public servants who work for them, and none of these people needs to be named until after the election’s over. Most Australians don’t know this handicap to predicting the quality of a potential president, so we ask questions like does Oprah have more empathy than Joe Biden, when we should be asking who are the 100 people who’ll form the human power pyramid below her. She hasn’t given us much of a clue, but then she hasn’t declared herself a candidate yet. Oprah has interviewed many denizens of the halls of power, and some of their victims too. But her interviews are not meant to make evaders turn into straight shooters, which is what a president often needs to do. This clip shows her letting shills for the invasion of Iraq bully her and her audience (at 47 minutes): http://billmoyers.com/content/buying-the-war/. Already more than 40 politicians are making a plausible claim to the Democratic Party nomination for president at the 2020 elections. Oprah Winfrey is just one of them. So, just to burden you all with more choices you are unlikely to have a chance to affect, I of-

fer this list, in random order, of the people most likely to duke it out: Andrew Cuomo (59) governor of New York. Savvy politician from birth, as progressive as the wind blows, and a grump. Senator Amy Klobuchar (57) from Minnesota, knows it’s time for women’s rights and perspectives to lead America’s political agenda. She also stands up for the ‘middle of the country’. People speak slowly in Minnesota. Martin O’Malley (54) former governor of Maryland, got few votes in 2016 primaries but reckons the Party’s so riven now anything could happen. Has smarts, experience, plays good guitar. Senator Bernie Sanders (76) – leads the polls right now. His team would include top US progressives like Robert Reich, Paul Krugman (economists), Jan Schakowsky (underdog champion), Bill McKibben, and Senator Elizabeth Warren. Senator Elizabeth Warren (68) would try to cut banksters’ claws. Good speaker with a voice that makes some men sweat because of its ‘I’m onto you’ tone. Gets big money from pro-women funders. Might go for a young, safe-ish, male VP like Castro or Booker (see below). Joe Biden (74). Obama’s vice-president and Senator from 1973–2009, and likeable like a frisky golden retriever. Knows the political system and with a younger woman as VP might be a compromise pick. His 100-list would be slightly more daring, slightly less inclined to war than Hillary’s.

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Senator Kamala Harris (53), former attorney-general of California, is the strongest new star among Democratic Party women. Indian-born mother and African-American law professor father. Is smooth and tough in political battle mode. Proposes Medicare for all and overhaul of criminal justice system. Reformer more than inspirer. Julian Castro (42) Obama’s secretary of Housing and Urban Development, was raised in Texas by politically active parents of Mexican ancestry. Seen by the Clintons as a new Party leader, he has the looks, brains, and ambition, but is Clintons’ blessing a liability? Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (50) won Hillary’s old NY senate seat. Deferential at first, she’s toughened up and moved progressive now. Showed guts in dumping Al Franken and dissing Bill Clinton, but her voice and her convictions waver. Jason Kander (36) former Missouri secretary of state, progressive, army veteran, Jewish, and proud of all those things. Check out his dynamite campaign ad: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=-wqOApBLPio Senator Cory Booker (48) NJ is tall, shaved head, single, and a superstar orator in black preacher-politician mode. The cadence of his speech at the 2016 Convention rang in ears for hours longer than the words did. From the Clinton school of corporate stroking, but might cut loose. Has said he enjoys pedicures after midnight. Tim Ryan (44) member from Ohio is also tall and handsome, but white. He of-

fers plans for reviving dead towns so Millennials and Baby Boomers can live there enviro-friendly and mindful. Bernie’s social democracy, a dash of new age, add rare passion. Could break out. Tulsi Gabbard (36) member from Hawaii. Major in US National Guard, against bombing Syria, for peace with North Korea, for legalised marijuana, adopted Hinduism as a teen, elected to Hawaii state legislature at 21, friend of Hare Krishnas. Sounds too weird for prime time? Nope. Senator Doug Jones (63) Alabama. Prosecuted Klansmen for murdering four black children decades ago, then last month defeated racist Republican to become a US senator. That voter appeal makes him a star right now. Caroline Kennedy (60), daughter of president John F Kennedy, became active in politics to support Obama. Has learned not to say ‘you know’ before every sentence, to become an effective progressive advocate. Q Phillip Frazer was recently on west and east coasts of the US, now in Lucca, still posting at coorabellridge.com.

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Australian farmers are facing a more hostile climate As the National Party continues to support fossil fuel and coal development their primary supporters are suffering from climate change induced conditions. According to Farmers For Climate Action (FFCA) 2017 was the country’s third-warmest year since 1900. From the southwest of Western Australia, up through the Murray-Darling and into Queensland’s cattle and cane country records tumbled with warm, dry winters disrupting and damaging food production. continued from page 14

Oh yes, we could do this naked without fear of assault or stumbling across some weird pervert. Ten years ago (the last time I had visited) my friend and I were dismayed to find the lake surrounded by men shagging in the bushes or walking around with erections. So with trepidation I drove down Grays Lane, hoping for the best. A police car was just pulling out from the bunch of cars parked along the road near the lake – not a good sign. I waved to the police and asked them if it was safe there. The lovely policeman sighed sadly and chose his words carefully. ‘I would avoid the lake if I were you. We patrol but we’re not always here.’ The other policeman said, ‘Are you coming for the nude beach? I replied no, I hadn’t been here for a long time and just wanted a swim. ‘Avoid the lake,’ they repeated and drove off. I went to the beach and found the whole area to still have that very special feeling it always has but now with a menacing edge. Upon leaving the beach I saw another police car parked in the carpark; I couldn’t see the officers so I assume they were patrolling the dunes. Seriously, guys (yes, I am singling you out as of the many cars I passed on the way in the only occupants were men, oOne man in each car), Tyagarah is not (despite what the internet might say) a sleazy gay pickup joint. Once upon a time it was an Aboriginal birthing ground. Yeah, fellas, a sacred women’s area. I have no problem with nudity or homosexuality. I do have a problem with a beautiful, truly sacred place being turned into a sleazy, perverted and unsafe place for women (or anyone not wanting a quick root in the bushes) to go. Ali Leonard Mullumbimby

‘Since Federation the country has warmed by 1.1C,’ said Verity Morgan-Schmidt, CEO of FFCA. ‘Australian farmers must do more and more to adapt, but there’s only so much you can do about extreme weather like heatwaves and floods, and only so much you can prepare for.’ By October last year, Australia’s crop production was projected to crash more than 40 per cent from the year prior and significantly below the 10-year average.

In spring, the weather swung from the very dry to the very wet, with torrential rains causing major disruptions to harvests in Victoria and New South Wales. ‘For farmers, it’s just one thing after another,’ Ms Morgan-Schmidt said. Nationals at their 2017 federal conference attacked homegrown clean power, moving a motion against renewable energy in the bush Ms Morgan-Schmidt said. Thousands of farmers signed an open letter to the

Nationals in protest while pastoralists rallied against the Adani coal mine. ‘It beggars belief that some political leaders are still denying or downplaying climate risks to Australian agriculture,’ Ms Morgan-Schmidt continued. ‘Policy leadership and certainty are needed so farmers can reap the rewards of the global shift to clean power. ‘If you’re not prepared to lead, then please, get out of the way, and let us get on with the job ourselves.’

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sino to Murwillumbah with an eventual connection to Gold Coast Airport would be used by visitors and locals. It would encourage tourist development in Lismore and Murwillumbah giving tourists more places to visit. A two-carriage train would be adequate to transport locals and visitors. Historically railways have resulted in significant development near the line. Roads have now taken over at a great cost in providing transport routes. However, most visitors do not have cars so a rail line provides a useful form of transport. Reinstatement of the railway is the highest use for this corridor bearing in mind that all embankments and cuttings are already constructed and some of the bridges don’t need to be replaced. The cost determined by Arup in excess of $900 million is way over the top. We all need to wake up to the potential of reinstating this railway as soon as possible. The first step would be to carry out a realistic cost estimate while at the same time canvassing private enterprise to see on what basis it would reinstate and operate the line. Chris Abraham Mullum Creek

claimed it would cost no more than the CountryLink buses. The $4m cost to repair three kilometres of the Byron section of line shows the C–M line could be repaired for $171.6m (even doubled it’s only $343.2m), which is far from enormous when compared to the billions spent upgrading the one hundred kilometres of Pacific Highway from Tweed to Ballina. While Mr Shanasy claims that there’s ‘no incentive to even consider a rail rebuild along the 1894 alignment’ he contradicts himself by stating that ‘there must be a united wish for holding onto the corridor for future use’ but then states ‘the whole community must realise governments are not going to fund rail infrastructure on this corridor’. While the ‘rip up the rails group’ are so fixated on their agenda to deprive millions of a viable, safe, sustainable public transport service, the state government is selling off rail land in Byron for a song, which may be the start of a mass sell-off. This will destroy any chance of having a bike track alongside the train line, which is where it needs to be. Bike tracks are not public transport and cannot replace train services. Scientists are saying we need to reduce emissions to reduce the effects of climate change. The (world-first) zero emissions solar train in Byron has exceeded expected passenger numbers and demonstrates how popular a train service would be. Building and maintaining roads and highways is many times more costly than rail and the added cost of road deaths and injuries, plus the cost to the environment and wildlife, is massive. Upgrading rail services to make them faster and more user friendly is the only sensible way to go. Louise Doran Ocean Shores

Byron Bay Train V LEP W1 Natural Waterway Zoning. This was a Byron Shire Council planning department oversight when the 2014 LEP was registered with NSW planning. Because the railway line was not being used by the Elements train before the 2014 LEP introduction it did not have ‘continuing use’ rights. A W1 Natural Waterway zoning is specific about what can and cannot occur in its zone. This point was highlighted in Lismore LGA with a boardwalk through a zone that was not compliant with the LEP zoning. The boardwalk had ‘continuous use’ before and during the rezoning so was allowed to stay. Sutherland Shire has it written in its LEP for the W1 zoning that ‘public transport infrastructure’ is allowed with consent therefore a tourist train would be allowed with ‘consent’. A terrible oversight by BSC planning staff has left a nasty legacy. Rules are rules and the Land & Environment Court must stick to them. The bridge over the Belongil should have been zoned SP2 to give it access to private parties. At present only public trains or roads are allowed in W1 without approval or consent even though it is not written in LEP zoning tools. Sutherland Shire designated its railway corridor as SP2, zones which Byron Shire hasn’t done for our railway corridor. Geoff Bensley Byron Bay

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I strongly recommend the rail corridor is preserved so that the Murwillumbah to Casino (M–C) train line can be reinstated in the future without adjacent landowners having a legitimate reason to object. A rail service from ca-

Reagding Mr Shanasy’s letter (January 1). The statement that ‘no government has expressed any interest in committing the enormous funds needed to get trains back’ is untrue. Local politicians and members from both the Labor and National parties were prominent in the initial campaign to save the train. National Party MPs, and then leader of the Opposition Barry O’Farrell, repeatedly promised to provide a commuter train service on the Casino to Murwillumbah (C–M) line and investigate building the rail connection to Coolangatta. They

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Articles We are going to overcome addiction in America Story & image David Lisle

America is the spiritual home of drug prohibition. When Richard Nixon declared war on drugs, the quixotic pursuit of a drug-free society became a march of tragic folly, with a steadily mounting toll. In 2016, 64,070 Americans died from accidental drug overdoses; twenty per cent more than the previous year and twice as many as a decade ago. Drug overdoses, now the leading cause of accidental death, are driving American life expectancy down. The deadliest drug episode in US history has cast a wide net and hit white rural folk especially hard. Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people are dying out there â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ohio and West Virginia are the worst affected states. On the campaign trail he promised to address the issue but has only offered fine words and stirring bombast: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We are going to overcome addiction in Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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Dance Dynamics Byron Bay is the longest-running dance school in the Shire and very excited about 2018 being their 19th year of operation! ‘We are a school that was built on strong values of developing students from the inside and out, promoting self-esteem, inclusiveness, dedication, commitment, self-belief, friendship and kindness. These values are what have kept our school going for so long, as well as fresh ideas and creativity,’ says director Kate Histon. A year ago Dance Dynamics expanded, making their new homebase a professional bespoke centre in the Arts and Industry Estate. Comprising two dance studios, both with an intricate sprung flooring system, inviting foyer, special dressing room upstairs with full bathroom facilities, kitchen, homework table, lounge, daybed and smart TV (for very special occasions). Dance Dynamics offers quality training for dance in classical ballet, contemporary, jazz/funk/hip-hop, national character, tap, acro, musical theatre and now introducing our new Just Funk It class for a more fun and fresh hip-hop style. For the recreational dancer to aspiring professional, Dance Dynamics is a welcoming fun place to be. The school has two locations – one in the heart of Byron Bay in Marvell Street and the new headquarters in the Arts & Industry Estate 7/84–86 Centennial Circuit. Enrolment day: 19 January 10am–5pm Enrol online today at www.byrondancedynamics.com.au or phone 6680 7250 with enquiries. Instagram @byrondancedynamics

Encore Performance Studio After an enormously successful year in 2017, with Encore Performance Studio celebrating their 5th year of trade, outstanding achievements at competitions and a large growth in the enrolment of students, we cannot wait to open our doors again in 2018 to new and returning students! Our two beautiful purpose-built dance studios, with mirror, barre, sprung floor, surround sound system and A/C are the perfect setting for students to thrive and achieve. With a passionate and dedicated team of teachers to guide each student through an array of dance styles, we guarantee each student will feel challenged yet comfortable and nurtured at Encore Performance Studio. For more information please visit www.encoreperformancestudio.com.au or email director@encoreperformancestudio.com.au.

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One of the fastest-growing schools in the northern rivers, Dance Lab Au ensures a seamless opportunity in which children can receive safe and professional tuition in a variety of dance genres, with the goal of nurturing dancers and inspiring their dreams. Dance Lab Au gives local children the opportunity to reach their full potential, in a fun and dedicated environment. Our professional industry-experienced teachers are committed to fostering the joy and love of dance in all students, while advancing the students’ knowledge of groundbreaking safe dance techniques. Dance Lab Au nurtures a sense of personal best and achievement as well as promoting a healthier lifestyle and outlook for our students. Now is the time to enrol online and be a part of the Dance Lab family! www.dancelabaustralia.com | facebook

Brunswick Valley School of Dance is excited to have you dancing with us in 2018! Located in Brunswick Heads, BVSD is a great place to develop your love for dance. Offering classes for kids as young as 2.5 years, we also cater for adults, beginners, or aspiring performers. We have classes for everyone. Our experienced teachers will ensure you are learning correct technique and developing fitness, while having fun at the same time. BVSD is looking forward to a great year of dance! To enquire or enrol email: info@brunswickvalleyschoolofdance.com. Visit our website for more information: www.brunswickvalleyschoolofdance.com.

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Enrol now for CIRCUS ARTS BYRON Afternoon Art Club BAY OPEN DAY Afternoon Art Club returns in 2018, inviting school-aged artists to the BSA studios for creative afternoons. BSA especially encourages participation by high school students who wish to further their creative development through the visual arts. Art Club allows students the freedom to explore their own style and interests while investigating a variety of materials and techniques, providing a unique opportunity for young teens to establish a solid foundation from which to begin art studies in their senior years. Wednesdays and Thursdays during school terms byronschoolofart.com

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Nina Jeftic, director of Ninja Dance, is excited to announce a new direction for her dance studio. Former director of Funky Moves, Nina Jeftic would like to refocus and expand her classes within Byron Bay and Clunes. While offering classical ballet exam work for all age groups, Ninja Dance will invite directors and principal artists into the studio regularly to teach well-known repertoires from famous ballets. We will also invite the best in the industry to choreograph and mentor Ninja Dance students wanting to be the best dancers they can be in all styles of dance. Funky jazz, hip-hop, classical ballet, contemporary dance, pointeworke, acro and core strength classes as well as pilates, stretch and dance fitness. Ninja Dance will also offer the chance to be in a performance group or to enrol for a private lesson for the dedicated or soloist wanting choreography or help with HSC dance. Check out our website for timetable and enrolment details: ww.ninjadancebyronbay.com or phone Nina on 0408 412 788 or email nina@jeftic.com.au. Sign-on day is Saturday 27 January 10am–1pm at the Byron Studio – Unit 4, 102–104 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay.

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Art therapy: a life-changing journey to help others nificance is the work she has been doing offering traumainformed support groups through the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre for women who have experienced domestic violence.

Rebekah Popescu

Art therapy isn’t about being an artist, it doesn’t require an artist’s touch, and everyone is able to teach and engage in this type of therapy. In fact as a treatment for mental health art therapy is gaining traction and making a difference in people’s lives. People of all ages and abilities can participate in this form of therapy, and for those who struggle with verbalising their difficult emotions, the creative response is an alternative to traditional forms of talking therapy. Local art therapist Claudia Gyr has been offering art therapy in Mullumbimby since 2005. Of particular sig-

of Australia offered a one-year Advanced Diploma course in Mullumbimby. This year they are excited to announce the opportunity to enrol in their three-year Bachelor Degree in Art Psychotherapy. Students can complete a Diploma or an Associate Degree with a one or two-year commitment rather than a full three-year degree if preferred.

Deeper understanding Claudia has also facilitated art therapy groups for people suffering from terminal illness, domestic violence, weight gain issues, recovering from mental health, drug and alcohol and imprisonment. ‘Art Therapy can be used in individual and group settings,’ Claudia explained, ‘assisting us to connect to our right brain, which many of us

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Local placement Local art therapist and Ikon Institue lecturer Claudia Gyr has offered art therapy in Mullumbimby since 2005.

benefit greatly from in various ways.’ ‘This part of the brain connects us to our bodies, creativity and intuitions enabling deeper understandings, to integrate more of who we are.’ Claudia is also a lecturer for the Ikon Institute of Aus-

tralia, which now has a presence in the northern rivers region. She remarked ‘Until recently, you had to go to a major city to be trained as an art psychotherapist. I was so excited that Ikon have come to town!’ In 2017, the Ikon Institute

Robert Jurecki, who is a current student in Mullumbimby, said his experience studying art therapy was ‘a life-changing personal journey that has opened many doors of opportunity’. Robert is about to embark on his clinical placement with INTRA, The Buttery’s community outreach program for people 12 to 24 years of age living in the northern rivers

region with various addictions such as drugs, alcohol and gambling. This placement will provide him with real-world opportunities to apply the skills he has gained to helping people in need. ‘I didn’t expect it, but the course has provided me with insights into my own life and others’ to a much greater depth than I ever could have imagined,’ said Robert. For those interested in finding out more, the Ikon Institute is hosting an information session on Sunday January 21 at 11am at the Byron Community College, 6/8 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby. Visit their website ikoninstitute.com.au to register for this event or contact Skye Corrie on 1300 000 933. Q Rebekah Popescu is a staff member at the Ikon Institute.

School of Arts institutions possible casualty with new legislation their management and upkeep of Crown reserves. There are approximately 139 school of arts in NSW. Seventy-one are on private land and 68 on public land (reserved/dedicated).

Hilary Bone

The Crown Lands Management Act 2016 (CLM Act) and the Crown Land Legislation Amendment Act 2017 will change the way in which Crown land in NSW will be managed. Under the Acts, the lands minister has the power to hand over control of Crown land to other government agencies if they consider it to be in the public interest. Concerns have been raised that the government will be able to bypass checks and balances in the commercialising and selling off Crown land. The changes in legislation appear to fly in the face of public interest. For example, once Crown land is transferred to council, it is no longer Crown land and is held by Council in freehold. Any income generated by that land will be retained by Council. Generally councils will not need approval from the minister for Lands and Forestry for dealings on Crown land. Instead and in most cases, Council will manage these reserves under the requirements for community land and under the Local Government Act 1993 (LGA).

Lack of trust in Council Byron Shire Council has stated, ‘Land of local importance should be subject to local decision making and this is best achieved by trans-

Land donated

ferring these lands to local councils.’ However, we are all aware of what community consultation means. It means Council makes a decision and then the community is consulted, ie surveys, submissions, information sessions etc. Council then ignores community input and proceeds (for example, the sale of the Roundhouse site in Ocean Shores). The government and its agencies will then be in full control of Crown land and appoint managers. They will reap any financial rewards flowing from the efforts of voluntary labour that set these facilities up.

Legislation repealed One of the casualties of the amended legislation is the School of Arts institutions. Eight pieces of legislation have been repealed as part of the Crown lands amendment

process. One of these is the Trustees of the School of Arts Enabling Act 1902, which provided some protections to the schools of arts. Where the school of arts is on public land, it will be transferred to the government. Members of the community may occupy token management positions. Where the institution is on private land and subject to a Trust, the existing community management committee may elect to transfer the institution to the government or retain ownership and management as trustees. However, if the committee elects to retain control there are punitive measures in place. No longer will insurance cover be provided by the government and the institution will not be eligible for government grants. However, councils will continue to be eligible to apply for grants from the Public Reserve Management Fund program to support

In most instances, the land on which the halls stand was donated to the local community by local landowners. Local communities raised funds to build and furnish the halls. For more than one hundred years, community members have stepped up continuously to serve on these committees. Now they are subject to a land grab. A unique situation now arises with regard to the Federal School of Arts. The Anglican Church offered to sell the church to the Federal School of Arts Association Inc. The Association did not have the funds to make the purchase. Funds were raised by the community and donated to the Association. The purchase was completed and the church became the property of the Association. The management committee of Federal School of Arts (and church building) is now being invited to hand over the property to Council. It is time for communities to step up and fight to preserve ownership and control of their historic legacy. Q Hilary Bone is the former public officer of the Federal School of Arts.

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Time to giddy up! Join the experienced team at Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre for a ride along isolated Seven Mile Beach. Live the dream in this breathtaking and pristine setting, riding a beautiful horse while watching eagles soar and dolphins play. Or you might choose a trail ride along Byron Creek where platypus live, then up onto a hill with wonderful views. Or why not both? They can offer you a great package deal. Gift vouchers are also available.

Classes are based on a combination of functional yoga through Yin, Yang Flows and Yoga Nidra. Yin postures are held for minutes at a time to stretch and strengthen connective tissues; Yang Flows warm up the body through dynamic movements; and Yoga Nidra is the ultimate in guided relaxation. Great for busy mums, dads or anyone wanting to take an hour out to reconnect with their inner place of calm. Cavanbah Centre, Wednesday nights 6.30 starting 7 February. $15 per class. Bookings or enquiries: art@robynsaurine.com or 0401 450 501.

Pegasus Park offers private or group beach ride/trail ride lessons and more. Why not stay – 1-bedroom self-contained cabin also available? (Children from 2yrs up catered for by appointment only.) Go to www.pegasuspark.com.au or call 6687 1446 for more info and booking.

Yin Yang Yoga at The Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay Wednesday nights 6:30pm from February 7th • Yin • Yin Yang Flows • Yoga Nidra Functional Yoga promoting calmness, energy and balance $15 per class Special offer in February. Bring a friend to class for $10 per person!

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Dance Dynamics Byron Bay Dance Dynamics Byron Bay is the longest-running dance school in the Shire and is very excited about 2018 being their 19th year of operation! 'We are a school that was built on strong values of developing students from the inside and out, promoting self-esteem, inclusiveness, dedication, commitment, self-belief, friendship and kindness. These values are what have kept our school going for so long as well as fresh ideas and creativity,’ says director Kate Histon. A year ago Dance Dynamics expanded, making their new home base a professional bespoke centre in the Arts and Industry Estate. It includes two dance studios, both with intricate sprung flooring system, inviting foyer, special dressing room upstairs with full bathroom facilities, kitchen, homework table, lounge, daybed and smart TV (for very special occasions). Dance Dynamics offers quality training for dance in classical ballet, contemporary, jazz/funk/hip-hop, national character, tap, acro, musical theatre, and now introducing our new ‘just funk it’ class for a more fun and fresh hip-hop style. For the recreational dancer to aspiring professional, Dance Dynamics is a welcoming fun place to be. The school has two locations too: one in the heart of Byron Bay in Marvell Street and the new headquarters in the Arts and Industry Estate: 7 / 84–86 Centennial Circuit. Enrol online today at www.byrondancedynamics.com.au or phone 6680 7250 for enquiries. Instagram: @byrondancedynamics

Ryce Heats Up Jonson Street Heating up Byron Bay’s iconic Jonson Street, pan-Asian restaurant Ryce has officially opened its doors with a mouthwatering menu designed to create a culinary fusion between East and West.

Byron Bay Dancewear Go back to your dance class with confidence knowing Byron Bay Dancewear can stock you up! A new and much-needed dancewear shop, located in the heart of Byron’s exciting arts and industry precinct. Stocking dancewear for three years to adults in Capezio, Studio 7, MDM Dance, Bunheads, Balera, Urban Groove and Weismann’s, all of your dance requirements are provided for in one location (7/84–86 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay). Byron Bay Dancewear open will re-open after the festive season on 15 January 2018. Opening hours for the school holidays will be 10am–4pm Monday–Friday. Byron Bay Dancewear will soon be launching their new online store (www.byronbaydancewear. com.au), making shopping for your dancewear even easier. Stay tuned! In the meantime, follow us on Instagram: @byronbaydancewear.

Headlined by chef Adam Marino, whose knives have dabbled at Brisbane’s Longtime and The Spirit House (Sunshine Coast), Ryce will pay homage to traditional Asian cuisine with a twist, indulging you with the complex and modern flavours expressed in modern pan-Asian cooking. Combined with its iconic waterfront location in the hustle and bustle of Byron Bay, Ryce is a place to sit, relax and unwind with friends and satisfy your thirst with a bit of help from their heatquenching cocktails. Betel leaf with pickled oysters, kingfish ceviche and roasted cauliflower yellow curry are just a taste of what Ryce has instore for this summer, not to mention its cocktail list, which in itself is a step above the rest. RYCE Byron Bay, 9/4 Jonson St, Byron Bay Bookings: 6680 9183 / seatme@ryce.com.au

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Seasonal summer bounty Summertime and the eating is easy! Especially given the amazing range of fresh, local produce available at Byron Farmers Market every week. Think lazy beachside picnics and poolside barbecues that call for easy, breezy, seasonal meals.

BANG Performing Arts Looking for a new and exciting after-school activity for your child? Something fun and engaging that will develop their skills and confidence? BANG! could be just what you’re looking for! Not only a how-to-act course (although they will learn performance skills!), BANG!’s classes aim to empower children to develop self-confidence, a creative imagination, empathy, and maturity in interpersonal skills. They will gain valuable experience in collaboration, safe risk taking, and creative problem solving without even realising they are learning – it’s just awesome fun! Come along to our Summer Holiday Workshops and see what it’s all about. Dip your toe or totally immerse yourself with a choice of 1, 2, 3 or 4 days over 22–25 January at the Bangalow A&I Hall. Choose from Acting for Screen, Voice and Movement for Actors, Bringing Script to Life and Acting Bootcamp. Visit our website; for more details or to book online – www.bangacademyofperformingarts.com.

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By shopping at your local farmers market, it’s easy to eat seasonally. And there are many benefits to eating by the seasons – for a start, taste. Foods that have been freshly picked have a lot more flavour than those that have been kept in cold storage for weeks, or even months. They also generally have a higher nutrient content. All fruits and vegetables start to lose their nutrients after being harvested, which is why it’s always best to shop for the freshest produce available. The good news is that we are spoilt for great food choices in summer. Take your pick of fresh, locally grown mangoes, figs, dragonfruit, passionfruit, melons, tomatoes, capsicums, bananas, pineapples, eggplants, blueberries and strawberries along with staples such as leafy greens and potatoes and a wide range of artisanal breads and dairy as well as pastureraised meats. And they are all available direct from our local farmers at Byron Farmers Market every week. Byron Farmers Market is held every Thursday at 8–11am in Butler Street Reserve and every Saturday at 8–11am behind the Bangalow Pub.

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Looking for a fun and rewarding career? Enjoy spending time with children? This certificate provides you with the knowledge and skills required to work in the childcare sector such as in playgroups, daycare centres and as a nanny. You will learn how to interact with children, responding effectively to their physical, social, emotional and developmental needs. Child development, play support, behaviour management, nutrition, legal considerations and health and safety will be covered. Beyond the classroom, students will learn on the job with 120 hours of work experience in a childcare facility providing practical real-life experience. Student Jennifer Pletzer says: ‘This course has given me a great insight into the first few years of a little human and I enjoyed learning so many things I will be able to apply with my own future children as well as all children in my care’. Fee subsidies are available to eligible applicants and the course is Austudy approved. If you are interested in studying with us give our friendly staff a call on 6684 3374, come in for a chat, or visit the website at byroncollege.org.au.

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

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The Crystal Castle With its delightful ambience and exquisite natural splendour, The Crystal Castle is the perfect holiday destination; a place of tranquility and wonder for everyone. And now it’s home to the world’s biggest crystals. Come and see these awesome earthly treasures and be amazed! Stand between the towering Crystal Guardians, or be immersed in the magic and wonder of the Enchanted Cave*. Embark on a magical journey away from the pressures of life, drawing on the power of nature, or participating in some of our wonderful workshops and rituals. You can join our two Daily Experiences at 1.30pm and also the Peace Experience at 3.10pm (included in your entry). The enchanting Shambhala Gardens are filled with beautiful spots for contemplation and meditation where you can unwind and rediscover peace. Be inspired, relaxed and enrich your spirit. Children can be delighted by the sparkle of thousands of crystals, play in our playground with Fireheart the Dragon, and have their faces painted from 12 till 4pm every day of the holidays. *An optional extra is The Enchanted Cave guided experience: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sit inside the world’s largest amethyst crystal cave. See our website to plan and enhance your day. www.crystalcastle.com.au

Integrative Medicine for Women’s Health North Coast Medical Centre, conveniently located in Byron Bay, is an integrative medical clinic who pioneered combined consultations, where Byron Bay GPs, psychologists, naturopaths, dietitians, exercise physiologist and osteopaths work together to deliver comprehensive medical care. At North Coast Medical Centre you can see a female GP, Dr Bettie Honey, for testing and diagnosis, and a female naturopath, Ayesha Amos, for dietary and supplement advice and naturopathic treatment – all in the one consultation.

North Coast Medical Centre Byron Integrative Health offer you the convenience of combined consultations with a female GP and a Naturopath

Menstrual problems – PMS, period pain, heavy bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids Cycle irregularity including polycystic ovary syndrome Preconception healthcare – fertility charting, IVF support Pregnancy and lactation support Peri-menopausal changes – hot flushes, night sweats, heavy bleeding, mood, sleep, cognitive changes.

Ayesha Amos

Dr Bettie Honey

Grad.Cert.EvidCompMed, Grad.Cert.HigherEd, AdvDipAppSci(Nat), MNHAA

MBChB(SA), DCH(Glasgow), DRANZCOG, FRACGP

Initial consultations are one hour: 15 minutes are combined, followed by 45 minutes with the naturopath. Phone for an appointment: 6685 8666.

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Welcome to the home of the biggest and most beautiful crystals in the world! Open 10:00am to 5:30pm (NSW time) every day of the year, except Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day 81 Monet Drive, Mullumbimby, NSW, 2482

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Looking For Wheels Plus Accommodation? Hire a camper van from Byron Adventure Vans – a locally owned business with modern vans that are meticulously clean, reliable and Byron style. The vans have real queensized beds and are equipped with everything you need to hit the road. A great idea for your surfing trip or staying at a beachfront camping ground to explore the hinterland, waterfalls, markets and surf spots around Byron – and to experience Byron’s vibrant night life! Whether you’re a local planning an escape, or a backpacker exploring the east coast of Australia, a camper van is an easy, economical, flexible – and fun – way to travel. www

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Available for a return-to-Byron trip or one-way rental to your next destination. Remember, home is where you park it! Book online at: www.byronvans.com.au or call: 6680 8540 or 0410 630 043.

Byron Ballet Byron Dance Centre is a thriving hub of dance where people of all ages can enjoy the art of dance, from tiny tots to adults. Classes include classical ballet, contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, hip-hop, salsa and pilates for all ages. The centre is now also the home of the Byron Ballet Company and dance school. Holiday classes will be running over 19–24 January with special guests and master teachers including Micheal Braun (NZ, QLD, WA companies), Nika Sheremetieva (Russian teacher), choreographer Samantha Agnew, and Leveda Carter RAD. ‘Adult classes in numerous genres will also run in the evenings, so there will be something for everyone,’ says director Yvonne Hall. 'Aspiring ballet dancers will also be able to audition for the Byron Ballet productions of 2018 including Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake excerpts', says director Yvonne Hall. For holiday and general schedules contact byronballet@gmail.com Enquiries 0439 681 217

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Vegan workshops

The Farm ice-cream The Farm ice-cream is available in the Dairy Bails next to the playground and wooden welcome signs. Currently there are two flavours available: Burnt Honey and Davidson plum. Both flavours are made using eggs straight from The Farm and other local ingredients. All ice-cream is handmade by Mark Parry from Teven Valley Farm. Mark has won awards with his delicious creamy Burnt Honey ice-cream and the Davidson Plum is of course a fruit native to the northern rivers. The Farm has Davidson Plum trees growing on The Farm and recently collaborated with local European bee specialists Ally Young and Willow Hankinson to get both Kenyan and Flow Hives on The Farm. The Farm now has both native bees and European bees and the next step is to contribute farm honey to Mark’s Burnt Honey ice-cream. With the new bees on The Farm we have been running a number of great beekeeping workshops and we plan to host many more over 2018. Additionally, we’re running other bee-related courses. Coming up on the weekend of 20 and 21 January, Ally and Willow will be running Beginners Mead Making workshops and Beekeeping for Children workshops. For more information and bookings please visit www.thefarmbyronbay.com.au/whats-on/.

The Dairy Bails next to the playground is a cool spot to try the ice-creams. We tried both the Burnt Honey and Davidson Plum ice-creams last week. Photo S. Haslam

Attendees displaying an interest in Husk Distillers of Tumbulgum

Byron Region is growing The growing importance of food and beverage to the economy was stressed at the release of a regional food handbook recently. The socalled ‘Byron Region’ that the Byron Region Food Handbook refers to is quite a large one including not just Byron Shire but six other shires around it (Ballina, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Tweed, and Richmond) from which 114 agricultural producers and food manufacturers have been selected for the book. Byron Council, however, compiled it, after receiving a grant from the NSW Department of Industry. Byron mayor Simon Richardson praised the passion and integrity of the Byron Region’s food producers, saying, ‘We love our food and so do our visitors and this new handbook highlights how significant and important our food industry is – it’s an attraction in itself, alongside our beaches, hinterland and events.’ ‘It’s a milestone for the region because it really shines a light on the breadth of exciting work going on in the food and beverage industry across the whole of the northern rivers. ‘From our famous macadamias to honey, bread, bush foods, avocados, oils, muesli, beer, wine, sugar, tea, coffee and a whole range of truly unique food products, the creativity and innovation coming out of this industry is truly awesome. ‘Whether you’re a cottage-industry startup or an iconic Australian brand, food and beverage businesses make a significant contribution to local jobs and economic development in the region and this is something we are hugely supportive of,’ Mayor Richardson said. Electronic copies of the book are available from the Byron Shire Council website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/byron-regional-foodadvantage-project. For more information about either the videos or the handbook, contact Tania Crosbie, Economy and Sustainability Coordinator, on 6626 7000 or tania.crosbie@byron.nsw.gov.au.

The Tattooed Byron Vegan debuted with her first Vegan Munch cooking demonstration last year in November and was inspired and encouraged to keep them going. After a little break she is ready to go again in 2018 with five monthly offerings, starting in February. Angela is not a chef or a dietitian and is blessed not to have any food allergies or intolerances, so she lives what she laughingly describes as a life of ‘luxury and decadence’. Plant-based eating and a vegan lifestyle have changed her life and she wants to share that love around. The demo in February will focus on the humble Buddha bowl and accompanying dressings and is aimed at people who are new to, or wanting to explore, veganism but are stuck for ideas, as well as people who don’t like cooking or don’t have time to cook. There will be a delicious Easter spread planned for March, which will include a glazed lentil and walnut loaf as well as a potato salad with a cashew and dill dressing. An Italian dinner party is offered in April with the star starter being a roasted garlic tahini crostini with caramelised pine nuts. The month of May will focus on the humble juice of the chickpea, which gets tipped down the sink. This magic liquid is known as Aquafaba and is the vegan egg-white substitute, so this demo will feature chocolate mousse, aioli and macaroons, just to name a few. And to finish off the first half of 2018, there will be a delicious Mexican feast in June, offering five dishes, two of which are enchiladas and a Mexican chili chocolate cake for a decadent finish. Vegan Munch cooking demonstrations are suitable for vegans and non-vegans alike and it is Angela’s aim for these gatherings to be fun, light, educational and inspiring. For all the menu information, dates, prices and booking, go to www.tattooedbyronvegan.com.au.

Chocolate Lounge

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BYRON BAY

BALLINA

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

Gelato Now Available Vanilla, Swiss Chocolate, Mango Sorbet, Passionfruit, Hokey Pokey, Ferrero Rocher, Rum & Raisin, Salted Carmel & White Chocolate, Peppermint Choc Chip

Wharf Bar & Restaurant

WATERFRONT DINING Come watch the boats go by and the dolphins play whilst you take in one of our SENSATIONAL SUNSETS

Open 7.30am Daily. Open till late Thurs–Sun Coffee, breakfast, lunch & dinner, functions & weddings. Fully Licensed. 12-24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 / 6685 6011

WharfBarBallina@gmail.com.au www.WharfBarBallina.com.au

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

The Hideout Cafe Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week from 7.30am Shop 6/13 Lawson Street 6680 9300 FB thehideoutbyronbay insta @thehideoutbyronbay

Fishheads

BANGALOW

Butcher Baker Coffee / Breakfast / Lunch 7 days from 7am Dinner Friday & Saturday Nights 13 Byron Street, Bangalow 6687 2088

HAPPY HOUR every Friday & Saturday 5–6.30pm $12 tapas share plates and $5 tap beer & cider Offering a relaxed atmosphere in one of Bangalow’s beautiful heritage buildings, Butcher Baker has a fresh local menu, in-house bakery with freshly baked sourdoughs, sweet treats and fantastic local coffee. Fully licensed with Australian local craft beer on tap and a carefully curated wine list. www.butcherbaker.com.au @butcherbakerbangalow

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7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed. 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

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

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

Hidden away in Byron’s iconic ‘Eat street’ Bay Lane, The Hideout Cafe and Bar offers indoor, outdoor and deck dining With a fresh, funky, relaxed vibe, generous serves, cruisey staff and 10am licence, come and find us for ‘Byron’s BEST breakfast’ all day… Takeaway available Vegetarian,Vegan and gluten free options available Kids menu

GREAT AUSSIE BBQ DANCE BY THE POOL WITH OCCA ROCK 25th January 2018 Tickets essential 6685 6011 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

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

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

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Legend Pizza

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!

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

Luscious Foods

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fins

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

KINGSCLIFF Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner daily 5-10pm. Lunch Fri-Sun 12-3pm.

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

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LENNOX HEAD

Williams St 50 Pacific Parade, cnr of William St, Lennox Head 0476 892 194

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

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

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ASIAN STREET EATS

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The Empire

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.

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

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

Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

Elixiba Open 11am–Late 7 days Shop 10, Feros Arcade 23 Jonson St 6685 6845

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Mon–Sat from 8am, Sun from 9am Nights Thurs, Fri, Sat Dine in and takeaway FB/Insta: EmpireMullum 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306

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

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Tullys

Hidden away in the heart of the Suffolk shops, with indoor/outdoor seating and a tropical outlook, shop 12a, lot 3, Clifford St, Tullys has a relaxed and casual vibe Suffolk Park shopping Serving up 5-star breakfast, lunch and takeaway options centre Open 7 days 7am–1pm Dinner - Friday–Sunday 5.30pm–10pm 0448 077 401 INSTAGRAM @tullys_place hello@tullyscafe.com.au

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

OPEN 7 days and nights throughout January all day menus, licensed bar APERITIVO happy hour AFTERNOONS $12 Cocktails, $7 beers, $8 wines, $12 Moet 4–6pm Monday–Saturday & 2.30–5.30pm Sundays

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

Harvest

Hawaiian and Japanese flavours Signature Poke Bowls

CLOSED FROM JAN 28 – FEB 5

Our opening hours are 6.30am–2.30pm, 7 days for Breakfast + Lunch Thursday, Friday, Saturday for dinner. Sunday Tapas & Happy Hour Specials till sundown

NEWRYBAR

A hip art haven by day & A playful den by night Try our mouth-watering loaded Bao sandwiches, bone-broth soups, salads and dumplings

• 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_

Relaxed dining by the beach. Food that celebrates local produce served with a healthy dose of good tunes and good vibes. All welcome.

MULLUMBIMBY

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Foxy Luu’s

Check us out on

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

Trattoria Basiloco

Gourmet burgers created by chefs

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

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE

CATERING

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

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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a week-long retreat at Paradise One, in Byron’s hinterland. This VDP may be the only intake opportunity in 2018. The VDP retreat promises to be a fun, experiential week exploring eco village design, deep ecology, dynamic governance, non-violent communication, alternative Paticipants from last VDP workshop economics and regenerative practices. The lineup includes award-winning and immensely experienced presenters: John Seed (Bodhi Farm, for aspiring residents to get to know each other and discover Narara Ecovillage, Deep Ecology Network); Carol Perry experientially whether community living is realistically for (Dharmanada Community); Helena Norberg-Hodge (Global them or not. Ecovillage Network, Ancient Futures, Economics of Happiness); The VDP is the entry point for anyone who wants to live in the and Wroth Wall (Community Legalities). future eco village. Each aspiring adult resident needs to do the The program is also designed for anyone who wants to learn VDP before applying for residency. about what living in community entails and is ideal for those already living in an intentional community or for anyone with Strong foundations aspirations to live in a community in the future. The budding community is being built from the start on the solid foundations of dynamic governance (a non-authoritarian More details are available on their website: system) and non-violent communication. Most communities www.brunsecovillage.com.au. attempt to establish these cornerstones later on down the line when f lawed governance structures and bad habits have taken hold.

Bruns Eco Village – Community Living in Byron Shire Bruns Eco Village is a proposed intentional community in the heart of the Byron Shire. The values underpinning Bruns Eco Village are affordability, inclusivity and regeneration, and the people behind Bruns Eco Village are doing things quite differently.

Alternative ownership They have come up with an Alternative Ownership Model that guarantees security of tenure without needing to buy a property outright. And with prices being so completely inaccessible to young families and others in the Byron area, this means people now have a realistic opportunity to build and have their own home here.

Preparing for the realities of community living

The Bruns Eco Village team have also developed a unique community training that prepares potential residents for living in community. The Village Development Program (VDP) is an experiential program that teaches best-practice tools Getting involved (Ecovillage Design Education) central to community living Bruns Eco Village are and helps to get everyone on the same page whether they have offering their next VDP lived in community before or not. It’s also an opportunity in early February as

John Seed

Carol Perry

Helena NorbergHodge

A Rainforest Sanctuary on 22 acres with river frontage resembling

A WELLNESS / YOGA RETREAT!

A true Byron Hinterland escape yet only 15 minutes to the Bay & 7 minutes to Bangalow with an Asian influence on botanical garden style grounds of subtropical nature! Entering the property down a sealed driveway gives you an insight into the diversity of the infrastructure offered with both cleared & lush grounds in a natural corridor of the Northern Rivers. Wind down past the fenced 5 acre paddock with dam & pontoon, before reaching a split in the drive revealing 2 homes well apart from each other ensuring privacy for extended or dual families or communal living. Both homes feature extensive use of Australian hardwoods and have been built to a high standard without complicated designs showcasing the Australian bush & all it has to offer. Multiple outdoor baths & showers, a heated plunge pool with spa jets, an oversized tipi, energy spiral, a large shed, herb & veggie gardens, an observation deck plus extensive outdoor living attached to both homes. In an equally private location before arriving at the homes is a modern, impressive home office or Yoga/Meditation bungalow. Hike down to Wilsons River for a splash in the river and picnic or BBQ on the waters edge on your own private dream campsite with no one within sight.

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This 29 acre property is located on the edge of Mt Jerusalem National Park overlooking Mullumbimby & Brunswick Heads coastline. Open plan living areas with high raked ceilings, beautiful timber floors & large doors that open onto the patio. Kitchen, fitted with granite bench tops, European appliances & plenty of cupboard space including a walk in pantry. The house hosts a huge master bedroom with views of the sunrise over the ocean, a walk in dressing room, ensuite with twin vanities & separate shower & access to the outside, & third bedroom. Guest quarters, a second living room & the den/ study. Outdoors, the in-ground saltwater pool is positioned in a beautiful setting. The house can operate entirely “off the grid” with a large stand alone solar power system, 135,000 litres of rain water storage. There is a studio with two rooms and facilities located separately from the home. Double lockup garage with remote entry.

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JAN 17 – JAN 23, 2018 Editor : Mandy Nolan Editorial/gigs : gigs@echo.net.au Copy deadline: 5pm each Friday Advertising : adcopy@echo.net.au P : 02 6684 1777 W : echo.net.au/entertainment

ALL YOUR NORTH COAST ENTERTAINMENT

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ONE PERFECT DEYA!

INTERNATIONAL TOURING ARTIST DEYA DOVA BRINGS HER SHOW UNDER THE STARS IN BYRON BAY THIS WEEK. LIKE A NORDIC BJORK, DEYA’S VOICE TRAVERSES THE SPACES BETWEEN SPIRIT AND DANCE, IN A CALL TO AWARENESS THAT GOES THROUGH TO THE BONE. DEYA IS WITHOUT A DOUBT A VERY EXTRAORDINARY AND ALMOST OTHERWORLDLY PERFORMER. AFTER THREE MONTHS IN CANADA SHE HAS RETURNED WITH HER NEW SHOW.

‘The show has really transformed,’ she says. ‘We are really excited about this show. We wanted to do something in the heart of Byron under the stars. Our show has become a celebration and a ceremony; it’s a place for people. We stopped playing the pubs and started to create events to get into radical self-expression, to be in that space of pre-dance, big prayer using our bodies, being in freedom and expression so the shows become part ceremony. part dance up. being alive and being in gratitude.’ Working all over the world, the Deya Dova show has become a family affair. It is coproduced by her husband of 20 years, Hamilton, and features their three children. Their daughter Tamara dancing, their daughter Roslyn singing (although she now fronts her own outfit, also appearing in Byron with Deya this week, Indigenoise) and their son Alby, who mainly helps out backstage.

’Our show is a real family expression and celebration,’ says Deya. ‘As a woman performer and musician I have had to go with the flow of being a mother. The last three years we have been touring with the family going on the road; we have a tour bus that we take on the road in America; we go on the road with the whole family; we play events and festivals; and then we go to incredible power places. My other project is to record in the sacred sites around the planet. A lot of these recordings have been incorporated into the electronic productions; a lot of them I have kept in a nest and I am about to do a launch as they are more mediative and more medicine music.’ Twenty-seventeen was a big year for Deya with festival performances in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States, including headlining the coveted Beloved Festival USA and bringing the house down at the massive Oregon Eclipse Gathering amidst

a truly global lineup. Their last concert in the area sold out the Mullum Civic Centre and took the dance floor soaring to new heights! For this upcoming show Deya Dova combines stunning vocals, sublime sonic tapestries, sacred instrumentation and big organic bass beats. The music takes the listeners on a journey from the outer galaxies to the ancient earth heart. ‘The Deya Dova show is an opportunity to dance and play great beats. It’s a world favour, exotic dance beats,’ says Deya, who is thrilled to be returning home. ‘We got married at Broken Head Beach 20 years ago so the Byron Shire for us has really had a relevance and importance, although we have gone away and come back as our tour takes us internationally. This is a special and secret place to come back to. We chose the YAC because it’s a chance to perform under the stars,’ says Deya.

With special guests, the fast-rising next gen Indigenous hip-hop outfit Indigenoise bringing the ancient wisdom of the old ways into the new age. Dropping a raw and organic imprint of hip-hop infused with their inspired conscious lyrics. Together they alchemise a powerful voice of ancient and contemporary culture. The event will also feature Aunty Delta Kay, a respected Arakwal spokesperson and one of the custodians of Byron Bay (Cavanbah) to share culture in the heart of Byron Bay, together with the Bunyarra Cultural Collective. A family-friendly alcohol- and drugfree event, with food stalls, herbal elixir bar. Transforming the Byron Bay Youth Activities Centre (YAC). Sunday 21 January | 5–10pm | Tickets $24 presale, $30 on the door, youth $15. Available at www.deyadova.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

LIVE MUSIC

THE RIGHT CHANNEL

London 1979: Mikey Dread and his brother Jah T began to play at blues parties and local dances, having spent many years under the watchful eye of their father, owner/operator of the famous Admiral Bailey Sound. They chose the name Channel One in homage to the legendary Jamaican record label of the same name whose tunes featured heavily in those early selections. Inspired by Bob Marley’s belief in uniting people through reggae music, Mikey was keen to introduce new people to dub reggae music and started touring around universities, where he secured a solid fanbase. Channel One’s mission is to break down cultural barriers via reggae music; they have achieved this by touring extensively through Europe, South America, NZ and

Australia. In 2017, Channel One celebrated 35 consecutive years at Notting Hill Carnival. They are THE must-see sound system at Europe's biggest street festival. Their crowd is often 20,000 plus! Mikey Dread and MC Ras Kayleb will be playing at Durrumbul Hall, on the full Heartical HiPowa system. This is a unique opportunity to see, hear and feel the finest selection of roots reggae music in the world. Durrumbul Hall on Saturday 3 February, from 6pm. $35 pre-sale (http://www.bit. ly/ChOne2018). Miss Brown’s Caribbean Kitchen will be cooking up the good stuff.

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MY FRIEND FLICKER

Twenty-seven years on, what can you say about the quality of Australian short filmmaking? I’m super impressed by the talent that exists in the short-film community in Australia. So many unique and diverse voices are coming through that I was not seeing before digital took over from 35mm, making film production more accessible to a much broader range of voices. More than 40 per cent of our films in the program this year are from female directors and there’s a much broader cultural mix in general, which makes the program so much richer. FLICKERFEST RETURNS TO THE NORTHERN RIVERS What do you look for when you select a film? From 26 till 28 January for its 20th year, screening a I look for a fresh perspective and a moving, creative and smorgasbord of the best short films from the Byron region, Australia and the world, across one cinema-packed short-film inspirational story that all blend together seamlessly on the weekend at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall. The Echo spoke with screen to create that magic of cinema where we are inspired longtime Festival director Bronwyn Kidd. to see the world in a different way. What are the highlights of this year’s Flickerfest? What are the biggest mistakes people make when With more than 2,500 entries received for Flickerfest this year creating a short film? Meaning, what are the elements that and only 110 films chosen in competition, we are thrilled again end up making a potentially good film hit the No pile? to be presenting the best of the best of creative, inspiring Poor acting, underdeveloped scripts and clichéd storytelling and contemporary films from the world’s and Australia’s are the worst mistakes filmmakers make. Being original is the most talented filmmakers and bringing highlights of the key to great storytelling and spending the time to develop an Bondi program to Mullumbimby! I love all of the films we are original story that you are passionate about always makes a screening but if I have to choose favourites my standouts are film shine and stand out. the hilarious Canadian animation. An Imagined Conversation with Kanye West And Stephen Hawking for its humour and What are the challenges in running a short-film festival? quirk; the dramatic and thought-provoking Wren Boys from Festivals such as Flickerfest require an enormous amount of Ireland, which explores the theme of gay marriage – very timely considering our recent historical Yes vote; the insightful hard work and a dedicated team so this job is certainly not a nine-to-five one. Like all arts events, our biggest challenge Australian short Miro, which explores the return of an is always the commercial versus culture dilemma and how Indigenous soldier to Australia after serving in World War II; to raise enough financial resources to maintain our festival and the delightful and heartwarming Fern, about a woman at the world-class standard we now enjoy. I’m thankful we who loses her husband but finds a potted plant. NEAR DEAD WHITE MALE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

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have some amazing partners who strongly support us in our vision of bring the best Australian and international shorts to audiences around the country and celebrate the very talented filmmakers who make them. How has the Flickerfest tour built? Why do you think it’s important to take short films to regional centres? The festival tour has grown enormously since it first started 21 years ago, owing both to the passion of audiences across Australia for seeing independent short films in their community and the dedication of our tour manager Shane Rennie, who is exceptionally community minded. Our team are very passionate about touring the films to regional audiences who would not otherwise get a chance to see such quality Australian and international shorts on the big screen. It’s always very satisfying to see the wonderful responses we get to the films each year across the country. I guess that’s why we’ve grown to deliver a 50+ venue national tour in 2018. Why do you run a Byron Shorts? Do you do that anywhere else? Byron All Shorts is Shane’s passion and I’m thrilled as a local that Flickerfest can support a northern rivers shorts competition alongside our tour program each year. Byron All Shorts is very much about growing the film industry here in the northern rivers and making it a sustainable and viable creative pursuit, while discovering and celebrating the unique talent that exists in the northern rivers. It’s always really exciting to see the talent coming through each year and the growth of the local film industry over the past ten years that Island Quarry have been presenting Byron All Shorts. We don’t run a local short-film competition alongside Flickerfest anywhere else in Australia so I’m thrilled that through Shane’s passion we can showcase and celebrate local filmmakers alongside Flickerfest in our home town. What should we expect for this year’s Flickerfest? Another great feast of amazing short films celebrating contemporary stories that resonate for our times with a smorgasboard of shorts from Australia, the northern rivers and across the globe, all encompassed in a wonderful community event that brings us all together. I’m really looking forward to it! Friday–Sunday 26–28 January at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Season pass $55/45 |For tix and info go to iQ.org.au or flickerfest.com.au.

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SOAPBOX W W W. E C H O. N E T. A U / S OA P - B OX Last week I wrote about the inappropriate representation of women on the mural on the Extreme Sports Stars ride at the Brunswick Carnival. It was a very straightforward thesis: men are represented in sports outfits as heroes and the women are represented in what looks like stripper poses, or something from a porn mag. The women need to be repainted as sports stars. Simple. Apparently not so. It has created a bit of a social-media shitstorm for both me and the local men who stood in silent protest against the representation on the mural. You might say we’ve stirred up a very angry mob. Some of the comments are almost Pythonesque, like one of my faves ‘I don’t speak cunt’.

EXTREME OUTRAGE

Ironically the violence of the Outrage just proves the point. Images like this ARE about violence. They underpin it. They incite it. Right now in Bruns there is a small group hell bent on defending the indefensible. Deep down I don’t think any of them actually believes it. In any other context they’d agree that the image is not appropriate, particularly for children. But they are understandably worried their local carnival is going to up and leave so instead of saying: ‘Hey, the local community has been complaining about this for four years now, and it’s finally come to a head. Can we help posters; thanks guys, it really helps with the publicity.) A do something about it?’ they’ve turned on the community couple of people have attacked my kids on social media. One person even dredged up one of our family Xmas who have expressed their offence. cards of our family that depicted A VERY Bogan Xmas. All As often happens, it’s degenerated into an ‘us and them’ kind the kids are dressed in character… as pregnant smoking of tug o’ war of ‘Locals’ versus ‘Blow ins’. The seething hatred teenagers, tattooed, etc. We’ve done zombies, hippies, a small section of the community has for what they see as bikies. A little off topic. But that’s what happens. a bunch of lefty feminist hippies boils to the surface and the conversation gets skewed into some very weird places. Most of the debate has drifted wildly off topic into hate Some of the delightful Facebook feedback I’ve had includes: speech. A lot of the ranting is because mural supporters ‘You’re a bad mother’, ‘Why don’t you hippies do something think those aggrieved by the image are upset because the useful and try and cure cancer!’ One woman went way out woman was showing her boobs. ‘Bodies are natural and left field and said I was responsible for a farmer’s suicide!? beautiful,’ they said. ‘Should we start wearing burquas on And a typically hateful comment directed at me: ‘Who would the beach?’ said another. I wondered why it was so difficult want to rape her’. Thanks, I didn’t realise rape was something to follow the argument. Some people said: ‘It’s Liz Hurley women were supposed to aspire to. (And BTW I have been because it’s “stars”.’ Okay, so why isn’t Magic Mike up there raped; I must put a tick on my bucket list.) Another bloke wearing little jocks and pushing his balls up? It would still be used the argument as a chance to share his meme that an inappropriate image for a children’s ride, but at least the depicted a white stick figure kicking a rainbow (gay) stick messaging would be equal. It’s actually not a moral issue at figure viciously in the groin. That’s the way to do it. When all – it’s political. No-one is whingeing about seeing titties. We intellect and reason elude you, resort to violence and abuse! all love breasts. We just like women to be represented equally It was like an audition for ‘Australia’s Got Cyberbullys’ or to men. I still can’t see how that’s too much to ask? ‘Lord of the Flies on Facebook’. One woman actually told me The biggest stumbling block in the whole debate seems to be I was jealous of the image because it depicted a fit woman. the inability to understand how culture works. Many seem to Clearly it was her way of calling me fat. Then she said I was think that mothers and fathers are the sole providers of social picking on a woman. I had to explain it wasn’t a woman, it messaging for their kids, and that images like this have no was paint. Some people just don't get it, or don't want to get effect. But it’s the current narrative of the sexualisation and it. In America you’d call them Trump voters. When challenged objectification of women that underpins violence against women worldwide. It’s why we die. It’s why none of the they get violent, hateful, threatening and abusive. Most people defending the integrity of the mural don’t seem awareness campaigns, the help lines, the interventions have to be able to grasp why people have a problem with it and done anything to lower the statistics. To change a cultural it was abundantly clear that, although many were tanked epidemic of violence against women you have to change up on outrage, none them had actually read my article. One culture. The United Nations Commission on the Status of bloke abusing me for what I had written actually admitted Women has stated exactly this on their UNICEF website: it! Like kindy kids, many had clearly read the headline and ‘Sexual objectification contributes to harmful gender looked at the picture. They thought because it was called stereotypes that normalise violence against girls.' Extreme Tits that I was offended by tits. Let me explain the Of course, these stereotypes are not only harmful for girls, but title. It’s got two meanings. (Strap yourself in for this.) The first for boys as well. Boys see how their bodies are portrayed in is taking the name of the ride and using it to explain what I relation to girls’ and learn to believe success or attractiveness can only assume is the women in the mural’s sport of choice is tied to dominance, power, and aggression. Unfortunately, the media are not empowering women. The media send the message that girls need to be pretty, not powerful; noticed, not respected. And this is incredibly harmful, not just to a girl and her development, but to our culture at large. I know to many it seems like a non-issue. People say ‘get over it’. But to me that’s like saying ‘get over violence against women’. If we don’t stand up for what seems People really don’t know how to have an argument without like small issues, then nothing changes. And I’m sorry, this is a playing the player instead of a ball. I should add that I bigger issue than a country town Xmas carnival. This is global. haven’t said anything negative at all about the carnival Forget the mindless outrage – it actually achieves nothing. business, nor will I. Some called me out as a hypocrite for So the challenge goes out to the McGregor Family’s Carnival: the shots in my underwear to promote my comedy show Don’t leave, but don’t do nothing either. Do something Women Like Us. The image that I use is a satirical joke on Extreme. Change the mural. You’ll have the respect of a the objectification of women. It’s a joke. Lots of people get town, and a story you can tell a nation. Be part of creating it but some don’t. (But I’m happy they keep sharing my a narrative for the future. Now that’s a ride I want to be on. – she’s an Extreme Tit champion. The second is the word tit has another meaning: It means idiot. This is what comedians call satire. ‘Satire is the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticise people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.’ And of course it’s got very, very personal. It’s a put the boot into Mandy Nolan Facebook fest.

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A VERY FARTY LADY Did you know the average human farts 14 times a day? Former Machine Gun Fellatio singer, cabaret performer and chanteuse Christa Hughes certainly does. In fact she says: ‘I’m not your average human and my farts are far from average. I am indeed one of the world’s greatest flatulists, a phenomenal fartiste!’ Christa has teamed up with her former Circus Oz buddy Jim Dunlop to create The World According to Farts and Other Extraordinary Sounds of the Human Body, a show for kids that celebrates the tuneful delights of the human body. It is delightfully tuneful and to demonstrate this my recital of ground-breaking fart facts will include musical interludes (during which I will perform the classics and some all-time favourites of my rear end’s ripper repertoire), an all-inclusive let-go-and-let-off workshop, a master-blaster class and plenty more surprises. The extraordinary sounds of the human body will be performed Ioudly and proudly by the participants and celebrated by all. May the force of nature be with you. It will be a blast. The show came into being when Hughes was asked to create a kids’ show for Way Out West Festival. ‘I thought, FARTS. I love farts. Kids love farts.’ And that was that. In her adult shows, Beer Drinking Woman in particular, Hughes manages some impressive gargling. That made its way to the show as well. ‘I have done my fart research,’ she laughs. ‘Girls and women fart as much as blokes. Some farts can go as fast as eleven kilometres an hour. The power of your fart and the sound of your fart depends on how much gas and on the tightness of your bottom. So everyone’s fart sounds different.’ To Christa, farts are musical. ‘The body can make some beautiful sounds, some really abstract sounds. I really wanted to use the show to get kids slowing down and listening.’ And farting. She gets them farting as well. In fact at the end of the show she has them all on the stage farting the Australian national anthem as per the chap who used to close the Moulin Rouge by farting the French national anthem. And of course, the kids absolutely love it! ‘I love the chaos of the kids onstage,’ says Christa of the grand finale. People going wild! Sydney is so crazy at the the moment – so many rules! Harmless chaos is so much fun and kids absolutely love it.’ Catch this very farty party, The World According to Farts and Other Extraordinary Sounds of the Human Body at the Brunswick Picture House, | Wednesday 17–Saturday 20 Jan | 2pm | Tix are $15 | Family of 4 $55 | For tickets and more show info go to www.brunswickpicturehouse.com.

LIVE MUSIC CNTD MELINDA SCHNEIDER & MARK GABLE ROCK THE 80S

NICK AT THE BREWERY Nick Cunningham has returned with the release of his second studio EP In Between. The songs were produced throughout 2017 in a warehouse studio in Byron Bay. Nick found the time to record ‘in between’ his busy touring schedule. Nick has won the hearts of fans across the country over the years with his well-crafted folk songwriting and beautifully toned voice. His latest EP is no exception! You can catch Nick Cunningham on Friday night as he launches his EP with a free intimate show in the Byron Bay Brewery beer garden. He will be joined by special local guests Tay Oskee, Chris Mellross, plus more. Kicks off at 7.30pm.

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Get ready for an explosion of powerful guitar riffs and soaring vocals in this salute to the greatest rock songs of all time featuring sixtime Golden Guitar award winner Melinda Schneider and Choirboys frontman Mark Gable and backed by an all-star band of Australian rock’n’roll royalty including Tim Gaze (Taman Shud), Steve Fernley (Ian Moss/ Dragon), Chris Alford (Chantoozies), Scott Williams (Russell Morris/Brian Cadd) and Brett Williams (Choirboys). Hear all the smash hits from the 80s, an era when you went to the pub or open-air concert on a weekend and were spoiled for choice to hear bands such as ACDC, The Angels, Moving Pictures, Rose Tattoo, Divinyls, as well as iconic songs by Bon Jovi, Cindi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Queen, Sting, Choirboys and many more! Melinda Schneider and Mark Gable Rock the 80s is the brainchild of Melinda and was born from an idea after Melinda was asked to perform two songs at the Rock for Doc benefit concert at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre in 2013. Bob Spencer from the Angels recalls: ‘Melinda blew me away the moment she sang the first line of Dogs are Talking at The Angels’ rehearsal for Rock for Doc. I knew she could sing, having heard her country material, but I had no idea she could deliver rock like that! I was gobsmacked (not words I use often!). I think my first one-on-one words to her outside the rehearsal room were ‘But you’re a ROCK chick!’

‘Being best known as a country singer/ songwriter, I wasn’t sure what the crowd reaction was going to be when I started belting out No Secrets to the hundreds of

sweaty bodies at the Enmore that night, but I was humbled by the reaction from the crowd. It was an honour to have been asked to perform on such an important show for Doc and Australian Rock,’ said Melinda. The Melinda Schneider & Mark Gable Rock the 80s concept was embedded in 2014 on the popular rock’n’roll cruise, Rock the Boat, where Melinda’s performance, again with the Rock for Doc boys, was show stopping and the audience responded with overwhelming enthusiasm. Mark Gable needs no introduction – forming and fronting the multi-platinum-selling Choirboys, who are an essential part of our Australian culture having penned one of Australia’s unofficial anthems Run to Paradise. With other great Aussie rock hits such as Boys Will Be Boys, Struggle Town and Never Gonna Die, Choirboys epitomise the essence of the Australian pub culture are viewed by many as the quintessential Australian rock band. This is a very rare opportunity for audiences to see Mark and Melinda together onstage. Melinda said: ‘Mark is such an amazing performer. We rarely perform together. I guess our genres are so different and we are always focused on our own projects and tours, but this time, we thought, why not, we’ve been living in unwedded bliss together for nine years; let’s bring some of that fun and happiness to the stage.’ Melinda Schneider and Mark Gable – onstage performing the hits that shaped the 80s rock’n’roll era. This will undoubtedly be one hell of a fun night out and one rock show you do not want to miss. Saturday at Ballina RSL | 8pm | $40 | Tickets at the club.

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CULTURE LIKE A BIRD In a 25th-anniversary show, the man like no man, the internationally infamous, award-winning comic legend The Birdmann presents the finest collection of classic comedy variety hits in the world! Following ten world tours and a star from the Australian National Circus Festival to the Glastonbury Music Festival, witness the winner of Best Circus at the Melbourne Fringe and nominee for Most Original Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe.

A STELLA ACHIEVEMENT Erstwhile resident Stella Kinsella makes her way to Mullumbimby this week for a good old-fashioned chinwag with Renaissance woman Mandy Nolan about her two books: Poison Ivy and Wild Orphans. Both books were self-published by Stella after winning money on TV game shows! Find out how one woman navigated the process, and about her two extraordinary stories. Hosted by Mandy Nolan with an inconversation at the

WOMEN LIKE US BUNNY RACKET’S ROCK’N’ROLL RESIDENCY! Have you seen the hit For three Saturdays in January, Bunny Racket will be holding residence at the Brunswick Picture House. In addition, you’ll be one of the first to see an episode of their upcoming web series at the show!

Bunny Racket is rock’n’roll for kids. Pure and simple. King Bunny is a guitar-wielding, skateboarding, nature-loving rabbit with a passion to share his love of rock’n’roll. Bunny Racket is born of King Bunny’s fierce love for rock music and Mullumbimby Bookshop | a yearning for kid-friendly tunes that are relevant and Thursday |4pm. Wine and positive. King Bunny travels nibbles available. the open highways in his old All welcome. van, seeking collaboration, inspiration and knowledge, and on a quest to share his unique brand of rock’n’roll Both of Kitty Flanagan’s with the younger generation of bunny racketeers and to shows next weekend have create the greatest kids’ rock sold out, so Kitty has added record of all time. an additional show for her Bunny Racket is also about to Byron fans! launch a rock’n’roll web series H e r b r a n d - n e w s h o w that’s set to inspire and teach Smashing is doing just kids how to create music that: Smashing! Don’t miss and rock out with the whole one of Australia’s finest family!

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comedians talk ing love songs, sex, algorithms, chimps, clowns, psychics… and of course everything is getting Smashed. It’s fun AND learning! Friday and Saturday at 8pm sold out but tix available for Saturday at 5pm | Tix at byroncentre.com.au

comedy show Women Like Us? Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs have been touring the country packing out halls, pubs and clubs nationwide with their middle-aged peri-menopausal standup comedy spectacular! These girls are like cranky super-heroes, fighting objectification one beige undie shoot at a time. That’s right. Sick of photoshopped women’s bodies on billboards spreading the message of unobtainable perfection, Nolan and Briggs show what it’s like to be a ‘real’ woman. Unbotoxed, without abs, and unfiltered. Last weekend saw Women Like Us have two sellout local houses at Uki and Pottsville halls. Punters sweated it out in the heat for two hours of non-stop laughter. The girls are continuing their national tour this year with shows at Perth Fringe on the horizon, so come and see the last local show for 2018 at the Byron Services Club | Monday | 8pm |Tix are $30 at the club or online at www.mandynolan.com.au.

The Bunny Racket Live show will have the whole family in fits of rock’n’roll bliss! Just imagine the Ramones and KISS teaming up with Cat in the Hat and AC/DC. Don’t Enjoy an evening of ballyhoo miss this! at the Brunswick Picture This Saturday and 27 January house and be dazzled by a at 12pm | All $15 | Family ballet of beauties, excited by of 4 $55 | Tix and info on curvaceous cabaret queens brunswickpicturehouse.com. and squirming with the out

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Be wowed by absurd acts such as plastic-bag juggling, interpretive high-heel dancing, interactive origami extravaganzas, bicycle chinbalancing, climbing inside a giant balloon… and all accompanied by the original music of Egg. For one night only join The Birdmann in FINALE and enjoy the weird, the wonderful and fly to the future in a fantastically fun evening of entertainment!

of the ordinary. You’ll be bumping hips and shaking your booty on the way in, dancing, tumbling and somersaulting on the way out. An uninhibited, bawdy extravaganza of daredevil feats and delectable divas with plenty of Va Va Voom! This Cheeky Cabaret is also Wednesday | Brunswick suitable for kids. From eight Picture house | 7pm | Adult to 88! $22 | Concession $20 | Tix on Friday Adult $40 | Friday brunswickpicturehouse.com. Concession $35 | Saturday Adult $45 | Saturday Concession $40 | Tix on brunswickpicturehouse.com.

DRAWING ON INSPIRATION Over the next two weeks (13–24 January) the Byron School of Art have a fabulous selection of three-hour visual art sessions to offer a taste of what we have in store at BSA for 2018. Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture are all on the menu in Mullumbimby with our talented and respected teachers, including our first Summer Tasters for kids and another opportunity to experience Spirit with Michael Philp. The two tasters for schoolaged students (9–12 years & 13–15 years) are a great opportunity for any young ar tists who might be interested in our Afternoon Art Club this year, offering a sample of what they can have fun with throughout the year at the BSA studios. To register go to byronschoolofart.com.

CAPTAIN FRODO’S CIRCUS Roll up, roll up, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Captain Frodo’s Magic Circus is heading back to Bruns! The Captain has gallivanted around the world and is making a stop home to the Byron Shire to entertain your whole family these school holidays! At once mad and meaningful, idiotic and inspiring, the Incredible Rubber Man arrives with bucketfuls of magic to warm your heart and tickle your mind until you laugh out loud. For everyone who has ever dreamed of running away with the circus, this is your chance. The Captain will make circus superstars of you all! Sunday at the Brunswick Picture House | 2pm | All $18 | Family of 4 $60 | Buy Tickets at brunswickpicturehouse.com.

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MERCURY, SUN, VENUS, SATURN, PLUTO AND MIDWEEK NEW MOON IN THE SIGN OF PRACTICALITY TURBO-CHARGE ALL THINGS CAPRICORNIAN: RESPONSIBILITIES, RESOLUTIONS, AMBITIONS…

ARIES: Saturn in Capricorn has you considering your legacy for the world, and busy with a profound shift in priorities. This week brings out everyone’s inner control freak so monitor any bossy-boots Aries tendencies, because butting heads in power plays could damage your public image just when excellent offers are ready to manifest. TAURUS: As Saturn matures your core beliefs, this week speaks to your creative spirit about soul-honouring ways of contributing to the group mood and community dynamic. With everyone’s long-term life trajectory up for reassessment, take a look at what you have and what you share, what needs restructuring and what needs deleting.

GEMINI: With your main planet Mercury joining a bunch of others in the sign of doing what you say and finishing what you start, this week’s Capricorn vibe supports commitment and follow through. Forget multitasking: get selective and prioritise – fewer choices will make life easier. The rewards? Personal satisfaction, feeling valued, accolades, praise, appreciation. CANCER: Taskmaster Saturn’s renovating your primary relationships for the coming couple of years plus, bringing major chapter changes your way as some social contracts dissolve and others spring unsettling surprises. This week’s no-nonsense Capricorn new moon asks you to get very clear about the kind of partnerships you want to commit to. LEO: With big shifts underway in your home, health and work sectors, emotional control’s number one on the current menu. Agitated impulses will surge: let them. But resist the urge to react immediately, which can activate the law of unintended consequences. Calm down, get the facts straight first. Payoff? Unburned bridges, happier life. VIRGO: Your ruling planet Mercury can tend to get a little over-serious in Capricorn, but that’s no excuse for not enjoying this week. If unexpected expenses crop up or maybe you can’t get on top of a problem, simply ask for help. Even from invisible sources. Because it works. Allies are always standing by.

LIBRA: This week’s new moon falls in your home zone, with themes of reliability, trust and security, time and finance management on the domestic menu. The decision? Between old triedand-true standbys, or risking something new. To act or wait, that is the question. And there’s no wrong answers, just whatever you choose. SCORPIO: Need to solve a problem or answer a nagging question? Jupiter in your sign makes the quest a fascinating adventure, and centres this week around how you process and disseminate information – the disciplined transmission of ideas verbal, written or otherwise creatively expressed. Kind will earn you more cred than cutting.

SAGITTARIUS: With Saturn and this week’s new moon in your financial sector, money management’s up and running. Celestial focus in the bottom of your chart indicates it’s time for inner work on deleting outworn attitudes and beliefs concerning income, expenditure, budgeting, affordability… And values: rethinking what’s worthwhile, what you’re worth, are certain things worth pursuing? CAPRICORN: Six planets in Capricorn showcase a best-and-worst-of scenario: your most blessed, and your shadow. That said, you love writing a list and midweek new moon’s your personal portal for sending the clearest possible message to the universe about what you want this year, so everything you’ve been working towards can fall into place. AQUARIUS: Your impulsive mentor planet Uranus in Aries loves the quantum leap, isn’t fond of the long plod – but the present astrological narrative favours a steady step-bystep path supported by inner discipline. Getting to know new people slowly, taking into account practical compatibilities, reaping rewards of loyalty, reliability and commitment. Boring? Actually, it suits you. PISCES: This is the most auspicious time for putting new year resolutions into gear, and collaborations made during this week’s new moon could be ongoing strong and long-term for Team Pisces. Everyone’s got an opinion though – and not necessarily based on fact. Grandiose plans as well, so it’s good to know when to say no.

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THE TESKEY BROTHERS FOR BLUESFEST The Teskey Brothers are a rare musical gem. Honouring that old-school Motown sound and working it into something of their very own, the band have received widespread acclaim for their gorgeous debut album Half Mile Harvest. A raw combination of soul and blues, the record has warmed the hearts of listeners everywhere with its melancholic, analog tones. The Melbourne outfit is headed up by Josh and Sam Teskey, but it’s the country that has their heart. ‘Warrandyte was where we all grew up; it’s only half an hour east of the city, but it’s pretty bushy out there. It’s the north end of Warrandyte, so it’s got a bit of that country feel. But we have always been in and out of the city, which is really nice. It’s a beautiful place to grow up right by the river there, and we all grew up there so we – the drummer, the bass player – we’ve been playing there for ten years, and we grew up around pretty much the same street. And now basically it’s a back fence, yeah. So, we’ve always grown up together, always been playing music together since we were barely teens really,’ says Sam. After creating a sensation at Bello Winter Music and Mullum Music Festival this year, Teskey Brothers return to the region for their first Bluesfest. For those unfamiliar with the band, Sam gives the lowdown. ‘We have my brother Josh – he’s the lead singer, and he plays guitar, mainly rhythm guitar, and I’ll probably play more of the lead to the stuff, and I play lead guitar. And Brendon Love is on the bass, and he is a very core member of the band. When recording the album actually he took part in producing it, and engineering it and putting stuff together, and Liam Gough’s on the drums. So it’s a fourpiece mainly, but at our bigger gigs, which we will be bringing up at Bluesfest, we bring a Hammond player, and a three-piece horn section as well to beef up that soul sound. And we love doing that as well, but on the smaller gigs we usually just have the four of us. And on international touring it’s just the four of us too; it makes it more financially viable.’ The Teskey Brothers have found themselves a bit of an overnight sensation, but they’ve been working at it for some time. ‘We’ve always been kinda lazy musicians,’ says Sam. ‘That’s probably a good way to put it. We’ve always played since we were 14, 15; we were always playing – it was busking over at St Andrews Market, and doing various things. And we never really had an online following or anything like that. We never made CDs. We did a few things, but nothing really substantial. We never pushed anything. And I guess we always just… well we never said No to anything as well,

so it ended up that the last 10 years we’ve just been playing every weekend for anything, really. It could be anything you can think of. ‘We played at swimming pools, or parties, or weddings, or bar mitzvahs, or whatever it would be. We’d literally get a phone call, and if the price was right we’d just do the gig. It’s just how we rolled through it for those 10 years. We just played every weekend. And then it wasn’t until we released this album that people started booking us for one. And probably the first time we booked a show was our single launch, which was sold out, which was awesome, which was our first soldout show. And then it just seemed to keep going from there, which was cool. And kept selling out the album launch, so the two nights at The Gasso (The Gasometer Hotel), which was cool, and then it’s just been snowballing, which has been amazing.’ The debut album Half Mile Harvest showcases the Teskey Brothers, touching base more with Neil Young and Crosby, Stills & Nash in their style. ‘We’ve always been very heavily influenced by those guys – Neil Young and those,’ says Sam. ‘They are huge for us – apart from from the soul guys we’re right into the Southern rock stuff. The 60s and 70s we are really right in to. So yeah, I guess it kind of represents a part of who we are. So, yeah it’s good to do that. And it was actually cool; we played over in London just in October, and we had a couple of sold-out shows in London, which was pretty awesome. But, we’d never done this before where we actually had encores. The Monday night gig was a really special little gig. They’re small intimate venues, so it’s good. But it was a really special gig. And we decided to just sing that song acoustically at the end of the night, which went down really well. And I think we’ll try to pull that out for the really special gigs as well. That song just seems to work well.’ However, the band stays true to their core influences, oldschool Motown. ‘Josh has always always loved Otis Redding and he’s always sung like that, and I think that’s why this album’s worked so well. Because I think up until that album we hadn’t really written any songs that were in that vein that worked so well with Josh’s voice, and when we started writing songs like in that old Stax sort of way, I think he just found a pocket, so I think that’s probably the main reason that it works. But I guess we still love that album Harvest. I guess the music didn’t really come across as like Neil Young, but I see the ways it’s looking, and we just love that album, and I guess in a roundabout way that influenced us a lot.’ The Teskey Brothers play Bluesfest this Easter. For tickets and program information go to bluesfest.com.au.

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CINEMA REVIEW BY JOHN CAMPBELL

DARKEST HOUR What hagiographies such as this routinely forget to mention is that the ‘great man’ who lifts us ‘ordinary’ people from the depths of despair and saves the world from destruction is invariably one of the ‘great men’ who have put us all up that malodorous creek without a paddle in the first place. Don’t you think it’s time we gave the ‘great man’ myth the flick? The timing of this drawn-out, stodgy movie, coming so soon after last year’s magnificent Dunkirk and whimsical Their Finest, doesn’t do it any favours by comparison. The Nazis have trampled over Western Europe and Britain is at their mercy, it being only a matter of time before the Swastika is seen flying over Buckingham Palace. Appointed prime minister after Neville Chamberlain has been shown the door, Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) is presented as an irascible but softhearted old bloke who sucks on a big fat Cuban cigar 24/7 (he must have stunk). His brief was to keep the Hun at bay and history (which is always written by the winners) tells us that he single-handedly succeeded in doing that. At a time when all seemed lost, it was his rallying ‘we will fight them on the beaches’ speech that turned the tide of WWII, though whether his words were inspired by a ride to Westminster on the Tube with common Londoners is questionable – it is a mawkish scene, but stirring nonetheless. Likewise, it might not be totally accurate that Churchill’s resolve was inspired by the unquestioning affection shown him by his pretty personal secretary (Lily James), but who wants to think that the born-to-rule Tory was anything but a man-on-the-street at heart? More curious is Joe Wright’s casting Viscount Halifax (Stephen Dillane) as the villain in the piece because he was in favour of negotiating a peace with Hitler. Ill-advised and short-sighted Halifax’s view may have been, but it was surely not sinister? Oldman is as impressive as the massive PR blitz claims, and Ben Mendelsohn is surprisingly convincing as King George VI.

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THE POST In the not very distant past, the print media did more than just sell ads, push its own political barrow and fawn over celebrities. More remarkably, its investigative journalism and revelations frequently led to mass demonstrations of public outrage and, in the case of Richard Nixon, the impeachment of the president of the US. In 1971, details of a secret report commissioned by secretary of state Robert McNamara (Bruce Greenwood) and dealing with America’s involvement in the Vietnam War were leaked to the New York Times. Occupants of the White House, from as far back as Harry S Truman and including John F Kennedy, were all shown to be aware of the futility of the conflict, and all lied about it. A Supreme Court ruling prevented the NYT from continuing with its expose, leaving the Washington Post to take up the running. Stephen Spielberg’s fantastic new movie looks at the dilemma faced by the newspaper’s publisher, Kay Graham (Meryl Streep), a close friend of McNamara. She was initially undecided about whether to follow The Times’s lead, but was encouraged by her editor, Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks), who clung to the quaint idea that the freedom of the press is of paramount importance in maintaining the health of any democracy. So the urgency to ‘publish and be damned’ weighed heavily on Graham’s shoulders and as she juggled the pros and cons she inadvertently began to make of herself, despite her classic conservatism, an icon of the emerging feminist movement. As a consummate filmmaker, Spielberg’s genius lies in his ability to tell a story with a minimum of fuss, but he neither over-simplifies nor dumbs it down. Harking back to a period before the relentless 24/7 news cycle reduced everything to mere ephemera, and to the days of ink and paper and rolling presses, Spielberg’s regular cinematographer, Janusz Kaminski, finds enough unexpected, often jarring angles to create a mood of Hitchcockian suspense. Cinema is often inclined to take itself too seriously, but as social comment, this is unarguably an important movie – especially in our apathetic age.

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THURSDAY 18

Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM K2 DUO

Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY SKEGGS, CROCODYLUS, TOTTY

Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM LIVING IN THE 70S

Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY METHOD

Q KINGSCLIFF SURF CLUB 6.30PM LEITH JAMES

Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 7PM SCOTT DAY VEE DUO, 9PM DJ CASIMIR

Q SALT BAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM ANGELO PASH

Q BYRON BREWERY 7PM CHARLIE PICKERING WITH DAMIEN POWER & ELLEN BRIGGS

Q CURRUMBIN RSL 5PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

Q BYRON THEATRE 6PM BRIGHT LIGHTS SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP FINALE SHOW

Q CHINDERA TAVERN 6PM JAK

Q SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS – THE DECK 5.30PM AARON WEIR LAKEVIEW LOUNGE 8.30PM SWEET MIXJAR

Q BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 2PM THE WORLD ACCORDING TO FARTS

Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS – THE STAGE 11AM DANIELLE GOULLET PRESENTS DANIEL MALLARI, 12.30PM CROWD DJ, 4.30PM SEVEN DEADLY SWINGS, 9PM REMEDY

Q BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM NEIL ANDERSON

Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS JUNIORS 5PM BEN AMOR

Q BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 6PM SALSA, 7PM BLUES CLUB

Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM ADAM HARPAZ Q MULLUM BOOK SHOP 4PM STELLA KINSELLA BOOK LAUNCH

SATURDAY 20

Q POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM LIVE GYPSY JAZZ

Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY FEAR OF MUSIC FT THE VELVET LIZARDS, MELTING COLOURS, MARIA STRATTON

Q BALLINA PLAYERS THE LITTLE MERMAID

Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY DEVILS KIOSK

Q LISMORE CITY HALL 2PM DEADLY 60 DOWNUNDER

Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE + GUESTS

Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS – THE STAGE 12.30PM KIMBERLEY DAVIS – SOCIAL NEW VOGUE DANCING, 3.30PM CROWD DJ, 7.30PM REMEDY

FRIDAY 19 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY FLOGGIN TELES, EDWARD THATCH, NICOLE BROPHY Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY GOODRICH Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 7PM PINK ZINC DUO, 9PM DJ REIFLEX Q BYRON THEATRE CHILDREN’S 10.30AM AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE WORKSHOP WITH GABRIEL OTU, 8PM KITTY FLANAGAN Q BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM – NICK CUNNINGHAM (EP LAUNCH) WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Q THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9.30PM SARAH GRANT, 7PM UPSTAIRS LOCAL DJS Q WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY JOSH LEE HAMILTON Q BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM HORACE & MICK Q BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 2PM THE WORLD ACCORDING TO FARTS, 7PM CHEEKY CABARET Q BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM SUNSET CITY Q POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 5PM LOUNGE SESSIONS Q BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 8 PM ADAM BROWN BAND

Q BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM – ATLAS & THE ATTIC W/ SALT & STEEL + GUESTS Q BYRON ARTISAN MARKET SATURDAY 4PM SUGAR RUSH

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Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM STU HARCOURT Q SALT BAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM DJ REQUEST NIGHT – DJ JAKE Q LENNOX HOTEL 9.30PM NEW SPIRIT Q MARY G’S, LISMORE UNDERCOVER Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 6PM SURF REPORT Q SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS – LAKEVIEW LOUNGE 7.30PM BENNO & DAVO Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS – THE SHOWROOM 8PM MY LEONARD COHEN – STEWART D’ ARRIETTA – THE STAGE 12.30PM CROWD DJ, 4.30PM JAKE MEYWES BAND, 9PM REMEDY Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS JUNIORS 5PM MR TROY Q PHOENIX RISING CAFE, NIMBIN 1PM ELENA B WILLIAMS

SUNDAY 21 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY DAN HANNAFORD

Q SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 5PM JESSE MORRIS

Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY CONCHILLA

Q THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9.30PM HELL & WHISKEY, 7PM UPSTAIRS DJ

Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4.30PM LISA HUNT, 8PM GENERIK + GUESTS

Q WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS

Q BYRON BREWERY 8PM CHARLIE PICKERING

Q BALLINA PLAYERS THE LITTLE MERMAID Q BALLINA RSL 7.30PM MELINDA SCHNEIDER & MARK GABLE – BOARDWALK 6PM YOLAN, 9PM EPIC Q BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM GREG KEW Q BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 7PM PUSH Q BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 12PM BUNNY RACKET – LIVE MUSIC FOR COOL KIDS, 2PM THE WORLD ACCORDING TO FARTS, 7PM CHEEKY CABARET

Q BYRON COMMUNITY MARKET 9AM BAND OF THE DAY – CHEYNNE MURPHY BAND, – BUSKERS: LUKE VASSELLA, ELENA B WILLIAMS & DIDGERA Q BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM LIVE MUSIC

Q BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 9AM HOMEMADE JAM, 2PM CAPTAIN FRODO’S MAGIC CIRCUS

Q WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 8PM REGGAE AFTERPARTY

Q BRUNSWICK HOTEL 4PM THE FERGIES Q CLUB MULLUM, MULLUM EX-SERVICES CLUB 12PM COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 3PM JAM Q POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM SUNDAZE WITH RESIDENT DJ Q BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 2PM SUNDAY KICKS – DJS CULEY SI, DUNNO, SPYDA & POB

Q RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 8PM EUREKA FUNK

Q CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS, SOUNDLOUNGE – IN HEARTS WAKE Q SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEADS 2PM ADAM SCRIVEN, 7PM – METHOD

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TUESDAY 23 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY MARSHALL OKELL Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY CHRIS ARONSTEN

Q LENNOX HOTEL 5.30PM DAN CLARK

Q BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM MUSICAL BINGO

Q BALLINA PLAYERS THE LITTLE MERMAID

Q BYRON THEATRE 11AM JOHNNY THE JESTER: WILD & CRAZY MAGIC SHOW

Q RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 3PM LEIGH JAMES Q SPHINX ROCK CAFÉ, MT BURRELL 12 NOON METHOD Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS CLUB 12PM DAVID LEE Q KINGSCLIFF SURF CLUB 4PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT Q CHINDERA TAVERN 2.30PM BUGGY BROS Q SEAGULLS – THE DECK 12.30PM PAUL LINDENBERG

DANCING, 3.30PM MARK WILSON – SOCIAL NEW VOGUE DANCING, 7.30PM ROB ROSENLUND & TONY JEFFREY

Q HALL UNDER BYRON GYM 6.45PM NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA Q WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM YEWSDAY LIVE DJS Q BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM OPEN MIC Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM TRIVIA

WEDNESDAY 24 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY SARAH GRANT DUO Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 8PM AKOVA, 9PM DJ ANDOH! Q BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH HARRY NICHOLS Q BYRON THEATRE 11AM JOHNNY THE JESTER: WILD & CRAZY MAGIC SHOW Q THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM FELIX, 7PM UPSTAIRS DJ PARTY Q BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 6.30PM SWING

Q NEW BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKET 8AM JESSE MORRIS

Q BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 7PM THE BIRDMANN – FINALE

Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS – SHOWROOM 10.30AM THE AUSTRALIAN UKULELE SHOW – THE STAGE 11.30AM RUSSELL HINTON – LINE

Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS – THE STAGE 12.30PM TOMMY MEMPHIS, 4PM A BAND CALLED TWANG, 7.30PM LONG GONE DADDYS BAND

LOOKING FOR WHAT’S ON A NIGHT OUT? CHILDREN’S AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY GABRIEL OTU

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KITTY FLANAGAN: SMASHING PRESENTED BY A-LIST ENTERTAINMENT

Friday 19 & Saturday 20 January, 8pm Extra Show Now On Sale! Sat 20 January, 5pm Full $54.90 | Concession $49.90 | Age 15+

JOHNNY THE JESTER: WILD & CRAZY MAGIC SHOW PRESENTED BY BYRON THEATRE Tuesday 23 & Wednesday 24 January 11am All Tickets $15

TASTE OF AFRICA PRESENTED BY GABRIEL OTU Saturday 27 January, 7.30pm Tickets: $20 - $30

LEAVING JACKSON – THE JOHNNY CASH AND JUNE CARTER STORY Saturday 3 February, 7.30pm Full $55 | Conc $50 | BT Club Member $50

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Q CHINDERA TAVERN 7PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT

Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS – THE STAGE 12.30PM CROWD DJ, 4PM RUSSELL HINTON – LINE DANCING, 7.00PM MARK WILSON’S DANCE NIGHT

Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 8PM BILL JACOBI, 10PM EASY P

Q WHARF BAR, BALLINA 3PM MARK DAVID

The way it should be

Q B-SPACE, BALLINA 5PM JAM NIGHT

Q CLUB LENNOX 4PM NICOLE BROPHY

Q MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY MARKETS LOU BRADLEY

Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 7.30PM GLENN SHIELDS

Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY DAN CLARK

Q BYRON BAY SERVICES CLUB 8PM MANDY NOLAN & ELLEN BRIGGS – WOMEN LIKE US

echo.net.au/gig-guide

Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM SUNDANCE

MONDAY 22

Q YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTRE (YAC), BYRON BAY 5PM DEYA DOVA & INDIGENOISE

Q POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 5PM LOUNGE SESSIONS

Q GOLLAN HOTEL, LISMORE 8PM MERCY MERCY

Q CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 8.30PM 4’20 SOUND REGGAE NIGHT

Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM SALOON SESSIONS WITH DJ MILES JACKSON

Q YUM YUM TREE CAFÉ, NEW BRIGHTON 10AM DEAD-SET/ FUN NUGGET COLLECTIVE

Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS JUNIORS 2.30PM THE GIG CARTEL

Q FOXY LUU’S, BYRON BAY 12PM DJ MONSIOUR DIOP’S DEEP HOUSE ORIENTAL BEATS

We have hundreds of gigs from around the north coast in the region’s BEST online gig guide

Q BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM FOZZY BEAR

Have you tried the local lager? Green Coast Lager

Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY GALLIE

Q BYRON THEATRE 10.30AM CHILDREN’S AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE WORKSHOP WITH GABRIEL OTU, 8PM KITTY FLANAGAN

Q BALLINA PLAYERS THE LITTLE MERMAID

Q CONDONG BOWLS CLUB TWEED VALLEY JAZZ AND BLUES 6.30PM THE EARLYBIRDS, 8PM PETER’S PICK

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Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS – THE STAGE 12PM CROWD DJ, 3PM DEZZIE D & THE STINGRAYZ, 7.30PM REMEDY

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ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

INDEX Accountants & Bookkeepers ......................................45 Acupuncture .......................................................................45 Agent .....................................................................................45 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration .............................45 Antennas & Installation ................................................45 Antiques / Restoration ..................................................45 Appliance Repair ..............................................................45 Architects .............................................................................45 Automotive .........................................................................45 Bathroom Renovations .................................................45 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters........................45 Bricklaying ..........................................................................45 Building Trades .................................................................46 Bush Regen & Weed Control .......................................46 Carpentry & Joinery........................................................46 Carpet Cleaning ................................................................46 Chimney Sweeping .........................................................46 Chiropractic ........................................................................46 Cleaning ...............................................................................46 Computer Services ..........................................................46 Concreting & Paving .......................................................46 Decks, Patios & Extensions..........................................46 Dentists .................................................................................46 Design & Drafting ............................................................46 Digital Fabrication...........................................................46 Driveway Maintenance .................................................46 Earthmoving & Excavation..........................................46 Electricians ..........................................................................47 Fencing..................................................................................47 Flooring ................................................................................47 Floor Sanding & Polishing ...........................................47 Garage Doors .....................................................................47 Garden & Property Maintenance .............................47 Garden Design...................................................................47 Gas Suppliers .....................................................................47 Glaziers .................................................................................47 Guttering..............................................................................47 Handypersons ...................................................................47 Health ....................................................................................47 Hire..........................................................................................47 Kitchens ................................................................................48 Landscape Design ...........................................................48 Landscaping ......................................................................48 Laundry/Linen Delivery Services .............................48 Lawnmower Repairs .......................................................48 Lighting ................................................................................48 Locksmith ............................................................................48 Osteopathy .........................................................................48 Painting ................................................................................48 Pest Control ........................................................................48 Photography ......................................................................48 Physiotherapy ...................................................................48 Picture Framing ................................................................48 Picture Hanging ................................................................48 Plastering.............................................................................48 Plumbers ..............................................................................48 Podiatry ................................................................................48 Printing & Copying Services .......................................49 Removalists.........................................................................49 Roofing..................................................................................49 Rubbish Removal .............................................................49 Scrap Metal Merchants .................................................49 Septic Systems...................................................................49 Sewing & Alterations......................................................49 Solar Installation ..............................................................49 Swimming Pools ...............................................................49 Tiling ......................................................................................49 Tree Services ......................................................................49 Upholstery...........................................................................49 Valuers ..................................................................................49 Veterinary Surgeons ......................................................49 Water Filters .......................................................................49 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .....................................49 Welding .................................................................................49 Window Tinting .................................................................49

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ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960

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OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001

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BRICKLAYING BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268

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CALL BRETT 0414 542 019 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162

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DENTISTS BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE.......................................................................66851264 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby .............................................................66842644

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

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DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048

CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602

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Jai – 0467 482 948

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation 35 years in local area • Free quotes

Phone Jeremy 0409 146 052

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey

0409 799 909

various implements available for limited access projects

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

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

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

CHIROPRACTIC BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

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

Specialising in road repairs & driveways

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

Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads.

BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St .....................0467 660323 RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 DISCOVER CHIROPRACTIC Saturdays too! online bookings: discover-chiropractic.com ..66808400 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT Mobile service. For Home & Business .................0422 804449

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

Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160 Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

Service Directory 5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

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

The Floor Sander NEW AND OLD FLOORS AND DECKING

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283 NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating...0402 716857

NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores.......0402 487213

NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco oils, hard wax oils & water-based finishes. Nathan .............0420 215716

FLOORING

ELECTRICIANS

FINISHED FLOORS Premium service at a quality price. 7 days. ..........................Danny 0403 646852

All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729 STRONGARM LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Acreage mowing..............0402 917519

GARAGE DOORS

AAA LAWNMOWING Reliable. Please phone Ray..........................................................0468 814547 PRESTIGE ACREAGE CARE Acreage mowing specialist ...............................................0490 023964 GRASSROOTS PROPERTY CARE Garden maintenance. Acreage & residential mowing .0434 637804

GARDEN DESIGN LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

02 66 804 173 Lic: 154293c

AH

LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ...0402 487213

Richard Neylan 0407 821 690

CHOPPY’S BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE Fully insured. Stump grinder, augurs avail. Col Barton ..0418 991747

0439 624 945

A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763 MOW JOES Lawn & property maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..........Steve 0407 065849

Email richardneylan1@bigpond.com

24 HOUR SERVICE

GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697

• Non-toxic finishes • Free quotes

BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE Driveways, rubbish removal. Ian.......................0412 853479

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394

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

GAS SUPPLIERS

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

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

Garage Doors & Openers

Free Delivery

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

JAMIE 0408 809 817

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

licence no. 201775c

GLAZIERS ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

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

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 6685 8588

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing BYRON GLASS & ALUMINIUM Home, Shop & Office. 24 hr/7 days. Lic 313329C ..............66808123

GUTTERING 0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

Lic No: 143433C/ACRS Master Cabler A017916

ELECTRICAL - DATA/PHONE Networks - SECUIRTY Cameras BOSE installer - HOME Theatre TV

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

0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com Luke McDermott

0414 905 900

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

Chris Parsons Lives Locally

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355

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

BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd

CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C.............0422 668582

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

JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 JTC Gutter Cleaning www.rightasrainservices.com.au Pressure/window ..................0402 384682 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson .........................0414 889453

HANDYPERSONS A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953 RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable and friendly. $35/hour.............................0403 793834 THF SERVICES Home maintenance and general repairs, garden irrigation ...................0402 019625 HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Services Byron Bay .............................0414 109595

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

HEALTH

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

FENCING

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

• OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, • Acreage Mowing Specialist • Irrigation • Landscaping • Rubbish Removal Byron Shire – Ballina Shire • Fully Licensed & Insured

Contact Vadi: 0404

978 383

Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy

The Inherent Well Being Centre

byronlawnranger@gmail.com

www.byronlawnranger.com

Inherent Well Being

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

f Reconnect to your inner truth and spirit R oo Ph eso tG , Le tress y Shift out of dysfunctional patterns Me ysic lve Em nt a S iet x al l, o n Align with a love of life A & Iss tion & th ue al eal h s Discover your fulfi lment l il

inherentwellbeing.com.au

0401 660 073

1st fl, 55 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby 2482

MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St...............................66841511

Frameless and Semi-Frameless

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

GLASS POOL FENCING

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

Byron and Beyond FENCING

0416 424 256

BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262

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

Property maintenance All Mowing jobs Landscaping Pressure cleaning Tip runs

MASSAGE Present, nurturing and loving. Female therapist. Ocean Shores....................0429 535304

0407 065 849

MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003

• • • • •

WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ..............................................0408 110006

HIRE BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228

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North Coast news daily:

KITCHENS

LOCKSMITH

PHOTOGRAPHY

SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 20 yrs+ exp Lic 290290C www.slbyronbay.com ...0499 771769 MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair .............0412 764148 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689

OSTEOPATHY

ABOVEBOARD KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & ALTERATIONS Lic 80677C ...................0415 661814

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

OSTEOPATHY

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

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

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

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

Tree Faerie Fotos

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

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

LANDSCAPING

60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900

PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, mat/reformer Pilates classes.

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517 Kim Snellgrove, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara ................................................................................................66872330 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 â&#x20AC;˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818 to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000. PETRA KARNI Physio, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron. Open Saturdays.......0403 226858

ALL-WAYS PAINTING BYRON BAY

Shaun Savage Landscapes

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

Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

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

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

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

466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288

PAINTING

0405 594 288 NEW ERS OWN

Bulk and bagged fire wood

PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ..............................66843385 INSPIRING MOVEMENT Kerrie Hart Feldenkrais method, physiotherapy.....................0499 200622

PICTURE FRAMING

Located: 17 Lawson St, Byron Bay | Open 7 days 11am-6pm Art / Photography / Customised picture framing & Mirrors Phone: Tommy 0414 749 278 Instagram: @byronbaygallery

0266 804555

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

YVES DE WILDE

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING Lic 308722C

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

Landscape Design | Construction | Retaining Walls | Pergolas | Paving

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

Dylan 0409 785 584 E: otr.creativelandscaping@gmail.com

â&#x20AC;˘ LANDSCAPE DESIGN â&#x20AC;˘ PAVING â&#x20AC;˘ RETAINING WALLS â&#x20AC;˘ PERGOLAS â&#x20AC;˘ IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE â&#x20AC;˘ DECKS CALL 0415 755 337

info@geckolandscapesolutions.com.au | geckolandscapesolutions.com.au SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456

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Mark Wopling

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

LAUNDRY / LINEN DELIVERY SERVICES

LAUNDRY

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

Accredited

24 years experience

QUALIFIED â&#x20AC;˘ INSURED â&#x20AC;˘ LOCAL â&#x20AC;˘ FREE QUOTES The ďŹ nishing touch to your home

Mob: 0409 451 518

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

PICTURE HANGING PROFESSIONAL ART, OBJECTS & PICTURE HANGING Phone Lenny ..........................0407 031294

PLASTERING

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

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

451 186 / 6680 4660

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ABN 31 490 733 798 LIC 203196C

Painting & Decorating

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

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BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION www.varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ...6845035 or 0414 842602

Lic 167371C

QualiďŹ ed Structural Landscaper

EST 2004 | LIC 212479C

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

Soil Mulch Gravel Cracker Dust Road base Call for delivery prices and we will do a deal

landscaping supplies

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

mwoplingpainting@hotmail.com

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes .......................................................0405 609598 ROOF PAINTING Repair, clean, repaint metal roofs from $1950. Lic 237105C ..............0414 587884

PEST CONTROL

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

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 0429 805 081 20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

Licence No. 207479C

20 Years Experience

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

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

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

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

AirBnB â&#x20AC;˘ Holiday Accomm â&#x20AC;˘ Business Delivered Daily Mon-Sat 8.30-5pm

02 6681 6555

98 Ballina Street, Lennox Head

www.linenontherun.com.au

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

0455 333 393

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

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Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

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

All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water

0404 053 857

Lic. No. 206913C

Professional Linen Hire

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 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ...................66770004 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Water specialist. Mullum/Byron .....0434 273726 RAYMOND LYNCH PEST MANAGEMENT General pests & termites ..............................0418 850601 ZEN PLUMBING Water, drainage, gas fitting, 24hr emergency, maint. Lic 306198C.....0420 797619

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Service Directory PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

TREE SERVICES

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

REMOVALISTS

Andy’s Move & More

NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

NEWT

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

0429 149 533 Est 2006

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

SOLAR INSTALLATION

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

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

Call us on 6679 7228

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

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

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

Eddy 0477 Karl 0423

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

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170

720 200 396 508

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

leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au

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

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TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew ......................................0412 558890

The expert in solar efficiency

/2&$/ 6<'1(< *2/' &2$67 %5,6%$1( 0(/%2851(

02 6684 2198

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

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

Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

UPHOLSTERY

MIEKOBAGS CUSTOM CANVAS Boat, ute, tonneau covers & repairs ...........................0423 640529

VALUERS

DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

ROOFING

OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free quotes .........................0402 191316

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

ROOFING

MONTYS METAL

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

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

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

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

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

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362

Not all solar systems are created equal…

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

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

ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced, insured & fast free quotes. Call ..............................0419 789600 ROOF PAINTING & REPAIRS Free quotes. Lic 1134084. Joe .........................................0414 587884

WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts for home, commercial and rural properties

SWIMMING POOLS

WWW.ZACMACTAGGARTMETALROOFING.COM.AU

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

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

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

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

0411 683 003

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

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

IN IN H

73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

RUBBISH REMOVAL

6684 3003

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

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360 MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs................0418 666839 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772

TILING

A UTE LOAD OF STUFF .................................................................................................0408 210772

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

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

Pacific Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

FREE T avail fo OW

r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e

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

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING

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

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

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

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

$399

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

...forget pointless scrubbing

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP D washin steel, es and machin ers dry

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

SEWING & ALTERATIONS

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

EEr all FroR p off fo g

The Fully Insured Professionals

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

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

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

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

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

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

WINTER SPECIAL:

WELDING

Every 5th m2 FREE

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, general & repairs. Trade qualified. Rod ............0408 410545 MD TILING SOLUTIONS Wall & floor tiling, water proofing. Lic 286371C .....................0406 858290 PHI TILING / WATERPROOFING Free quotes. Helpful advice. Lic No 179306C ..................66801168

WINDOW TINTING

COST EFFECTIVE LEAKING SHOWER REPAIR Lic 286371C ......................................0406 858290 SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices ..........................0412 158478

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Classifieds INDEX Birthdays ................................ 52

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

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

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

Business Opportunities ......... 51

PHONE ADS

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

Childcare................................ 50 Death Notices ........................ 52

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

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

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

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

Garage Sales........................ 51 Halls For Hire........................ 51 Health Notices ....................... 50 Land For Sale ........................ 51 Motor Bikes ............................ 51

EMAIL ADS

RATES & PAYMENT LINE ADS: $17.00 for the first two lines $5.00 for each extra line $17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

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.

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

Motor Vehicles ....................... 51 Musical Notes ........................ 52

Shim Jang

Only Adults ............................ 52

Taekwondo

Personal ................................. 52

Mullumbimby St John’s Primary School 5.30pm Tuesday and Thursday Have fun - Get fit Gain confidence For men, women and children of all ages

Pets ........................................ 52 Positions Vacant .................... 51 Professional Services ............ 50 Public Notices ........................ 50 Removalists ........................... 51 Share Accommodation .......... 51 Social Escorts........................ 52 Thank You .............................. 50 To Lease ................................ 51 To Let ..................................... 51 Tradework .............................. 51 Tree Services ......................... 51 Tuition .................................... 52 Wanted .................................. 51 Wanted To Rent ..................... 51 Work Wanted ......................... 52

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

BYRON ARTISAN MARKET This Saturday 4–9 pm

RAILWAY PARK, BYRON BAY

www.byroncentre.com.au

LOCALS SPECIAL! BRUNSWICK HEADS CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL BANNER PARK Every Sunday until 21st January from 7pm

Osho

Samadhi Celebration

Saturday 20th Jan 5p.m. Live music meditation 6pm Osho Video 7p.m. Dinner

Call Shahido

6688 2494

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

LOU BRADLEY

0408 301 287 two free lessons

AWAKEN AND RESET A DAY WITH SPIRIT 4 Feb – www.lizwintermedium.com.au BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE CAFE Open every Sunday for homemade jam & 1 hour before show times

CHILDCARE FOR AFTER SCHOOL / WEEKEND child minding (+2yrs) please contact: Ms Jana (16 yrs), mob. 0497207899, or Mr Emile (16 yrs), mob. 0409451351 $12/hr. Caring and fun attitude

FOR LEASE Bangalow

LOSE 10-20KG INSTANTLY Guaranteed results. Must be willing to lose a limb. Email gotcha@echo.net.au

HYPNOSIS & EFT COLONICS

Inherent Well Being

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

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

KINESIOLOGY

Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 66846914 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract. ADAGIO THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Clarkes Bch, Byron Bay. Remedial, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Relaxation, Aroma Touch. Joshua 0423703623

2 Bed, 1 Bath $450pw

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

Nashua

6685 8532

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car $550pw

Talofa – Unique property

Becky Martin

8 Bed, 5 Bath, 5+ Car $2,800

THIS THURSDAY from 9 till 11am at The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores Cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way (next to Target, enter via kids play area)

For anyone who finds themselves in need of food assistance.

BUY 1 RIDE GET 1 FREE

BUY 1 RIDE GET 1 FREE

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

Ocean Shores MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

www.thehubbaptist.org

50 January 17, 2018 The Byron Shire Echo

5wk Beginners Yoga starts Mon Jan 29, 6-7.30pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL M: 0407 455 212 www.dianaewing.com

Dr David King

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

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

Tuesdays & Thursdays 5–6.30PM Saturdays 10AM–12PM

TAYLORS PROPS

will be available

• Yoga • Shiatsu • Massage

Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available

Open Thurs 4–6.30pm, Sat 10.30am–1pm or by appointment

FOOD RELIEF BAGS

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC

Diana Ewing

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

4 Bed, 2 Bath $550pw

Rosebank

CHIROPRACTOR 6684 1028

Martin Frank

5 Bed, 3 Bath $2,200

BRENT VERCO

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

SUZANNE BOURCHIER psychologist 02 6685 5670

Clunes

Modanville

Gwen Channer Modern Psychology, Hypnosis, Coaching, Quantum Touch 0401 660 073 inherentwellbeing.com.au

…feel the difference

1 Bed, 1 Bath $400pw

5 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car $670pw

Shift out of dysfunctional patterns

TWO WINGS PSYCHOLOGY

Bangalow

Clunes

Study Kinesiology

Nationally accred Diploma HLT52415 Free Introductory evening 6 to 8pm Byron Jan 17 & 31, Coolangatta Jan 24. Byron Kinesiology Centre / KSA 66857991 www.wellness.net.au

1 Bed, 1 Bath $330pw

COSTUME HIRE, PROPS, SUITS & ACCESSORIES

Are you doing it tough?

LUXURIOUS MASSAGE strong sensitive hands for deep release & relaxation. 2 hrs of bliss $150. Call Ross 0421399465

THE BYRON SHIRE ECHO Putting FUN back into dysFUNctional since 1986. www.echo.net.au

mullummarkets.com.au

1 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Phone 6684 2978

PERSONAL TRAINING Make 2018 your best one yet. Get fit, stay fit. dietary advice competitive rates. Ph 0415216095

HEALTH

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

VEGAN MUNCH

cooking demonstrations Learn to make delicious plant-based recipes

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

PROF. SERVICES

DENTURES 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.

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

GRAVE ILLNESS & RELATED ISSUES

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

BQ^[ + 4[R | 6684 6336

Safe, beneficial, authentic yoga PART TIME ONE DAY A WEEK LEVEL 1 AND ONE DAY A FORNIGHT LEVEL 2 YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS BEGIN MARCH-BOOK NOW! Tel: 02 6685 9910 Mob: 0418 441 437 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher intouchyogabyronbay.com

YOGA | PILATES | YOGALATES | BARRE INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL $80 UNLIMITED CLASSES FOR NEW MEMBERS Take up the challenge and invest in your mind and body LOVE LIFE, LOVE YOGA

MON

TUES

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

BANGALOW 72 Byron St, Bangalow 6.30-7.30am 6.30-7.30am Barre Vinyasa Yoga 9.30-11am 9.30-11am Vinyasa Yoga Yogalates

6.30-7.30am Barre 9.15-10.15am Barre

8-9.30am Yogalates

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

10-11am Pilates Mat

6-7.30pm Yogalates

5.45-7.15pm Yin Yoga

5.45-6.45pm Vinyasa

BYRON BAY 37 Marvell St NEW - around the corner from the Top Shop

ALL JUST $10 EACH Available from The Echo office reception

THANK YOU

9.15-10.15am Yogalates

9.15-10.15am Barre

MEDIUM DEVELOPMENT COURSE Mullum 4 x Tues nights. Beg Feb 6. www.lizwintermedium.com.au

THANK YOU A heartfelt thanks to the everyone who came together for another blissful Starlight Festival

10.30-11.30am Pilates Mat

10.30-11.45am 10.15-11.15am Yogalates Barre

SUFFOLK PARK see for details - yogalates.com.au Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

VINYASA FLOW

GARAGE SALES

Integrated Yoga practice with Consta. Yellow Church, Mullum. Mon & Wed 7–8am, Tues & Thurs 9.30–11am, Fri 6.45am–7.45am. Ph 0401438679 www.mullumbimbyoga.com

FREE QUOTES

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

THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742 ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 23yrs exp. 0417212540 BEAUTIFUL RELAXING DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE Treat Yourself. Call now 0410395368

Nick Andrews 0439 849 332

Tallow TREE SERVICES

COMMODES FOR HIRE Vintage wood or cane bedside commodes $10 per week. Text 0447853891 for photos/details

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE $50. Brunswick Heads. Ph Phim 0449063629

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

MASSAGE Nurturing, deep tissue, relax. Mobile visits. Lucinda 0401954804

TRADEWORK

THE WORK OF BYRON KATIE Workshop 27/28 January with Rosie Weekly practice group Fridays 10am www.templebyron.com

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

HYPNOTHERAPY & NLP

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

www.wendypurdey.com.au

Treating all your health care needs. STOP SMOKING NOW! Benefits include increased vitality, better health, wealth, self esteem and confidence. Call today enjoy being

FREE 6680 2630 27 years experience

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

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

Mobile 0417 698 227

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 364 852

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

BILLINUDGEL TROPICANA IMPORTS unit 3 lot 9 Mogo Place, Sat 8am-12pm. Moving sale, all must go. 0414284236

2 ACRES land, close to Lismore, Good house site, exc view $150K. 0476304018

2013 SUZUKI DR650 SE 6000km, exc condition, $5600 firm. Ph 0403456615

REMOVALISTS

BUSINESS FOR SALE Looking for a way to stay in the Bay? Into food, health and nutrition? Want the freedom of running your own business? Our part-time, profit making side business is ready to be taken to the next level and we just don’t have the time to invest. In demand and trending product with established local retail customer base. Commercial kitchen (or inspected home kitchen) and storage space required. Start earning now for less than the price of a car. Contact maelie@hotmail.com for more details.

ONLINE NURSERY/ INTERNET BUSINESS SPECIALISING IN BAMBOO Solid 10 year reputation in the local area plus large customer base throughout NSW and internet. Great opportunity for expansion as a nursery or retail business. $39,000-00 ono. All enquires by email to: byronbamboo@gmail.com

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

BRIDGLANDS

Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

ASK ABOUT OUR LOCAL'S DISCOUNT

1A BANKSIA DRIVE, ARTS & INDUSTRY ESTATE

6685 7147 OPEN 7 DAYS

MYOCUM 568 Myocum Rd, Sat 8am. Secondhand building materials, piano, furniture, books, h’hold, tools, etc

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

MYOCUM 291 McAuleys Lane, Sat 8am2pm. Fun group of creatives having a sale. Plants, kiteboard, homewares, juicer, milkshake blender, venetian blinds, clothes & other treasures. Come & hang for a coffee in the pop up cafe.

Matt 0427 172 684

NATIVE PLANTS FOOD PLANTS

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

MULLUM CREEK NURSERY

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

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

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

• DELIVERIES • SMALL MOVES • TIP RUNS 0415 194 654

northernrivers@littlegreentruck.com.au

SHARE ACCOM. OCEAN SHORES opp reserve, 2 rooms, $200pw or $250pw, working person/s. Incl bills. Ph 0408547654 SUNRISE furnished room, $180pw incl bills. From late January. Ph 66856760 MULLUM beautiful room $185pw. N/s worker. Garden setting. 0484672847 BRUNSWICK HEADS furnished room. Large garden. Phone 0415238408

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333

LOCAL REMOVAL

Back to School

MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403

BARGAINS

............................................................................... AUTO 2000 MAZDA 323 178288km 5Door hatch 6mths rego. SN3501 ..................$4995 AUTO 2012 HYUNDAI i30 SX WAGON 150523km Fantastic condition. SN1688 ........................... $10495 2008 PROTON SAVVY 5SPD MANUAL 71995km 5dr hatch very low km rego till 6/18. SN5684....$4490 AUTO 2005 NISSAN XTRAIL TI UPGRADE 159174km Leather seats / sunroof. SN3277 ...................... $9495 2004 PROTON JUMBUCK 153393km Low km ute great for work. SN1634 ................. $5495 AUTO 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY LUXURY 7 seater family van 183132km leather / sunroof. SN2539 .............................................................. $7995

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

SMALL 2BR Unfurn cottage, brand new, Queen St Mullum, avail min 12 months, views of Mt Chincogan, $380pw plus 4 weeks bond. Not suitable for kids under 10. No smoking. Pets possible on application. Text only 0419987247 BYRON BAY 4br house, Mott St, lge block, LU garage, lge yard. No pets. $950pw. Pls text 0409062074 SECURE STORAGE BANGALOW Brand new storage sheds 66871500 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $140 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

Bangalow

Managing Bangalow and Hinterland Free Honest Appraisals BANGALOW

FOOD STALL well-established business in the Byron Shire. Permanent sites at Byron, Bangalow & Channon markets. $80,000 ono. Ph 0401617780

4 bed, 3 bath, pool $850 pw

DRINK MARKET STALL BUSINESS Priced to sell ASAP. 40+ markets & 20+ food festivals per year. Enq 0435564894

2 bed, 1 bath furnished $550pw

Business for Sale

4 bed, 2 bath, pool $750pw

EUREKA

3 bed, 2 bath, pool $975pw

NASHUA

ROSEBANK

2 bed, study, 1 bath $420pw

FEDERAL

art piece gallery 0422 636 839 BUSINESS OPP. WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post office box

LILLI PILLI STUDIO Brand new, self contained for 1 person. $350pw unfurn or $400pw furnished. Ph 0413045803 OCEAN SHORES STUDIO Short or long term $380pw incl bills/WiFi. Immaculate, light & beautiful. 0413249163 MAIN ARM behind village, lge 3br, BIR, office + large open living to decks. Very private, end of valley/road. Fully solar. $600pw. Avail 11th Jan. 0402992177 MULLUM CK extra large s/c cabin. Private, sep bathroom/br, solar powered. Suit quiet, n/s, d/f, veg. Great views. $350pw unfurn, $375pw furn. 66843467

Ute & Driver from $30

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646

ZERO TURN MOWER commercial Toro 7210 + many extras. Low hours, $14,900. Exc. cond. Ideal orchard unit. 66884421

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.

LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au

STORAGE From $105/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833

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.

BAMBOO PLY

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

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

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

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677

ARTISTS STORAGE SALE furniture, art, home items + more. Sat 9am. Lotus Ctr 56 Stuart St, Mullumbimby. 0474936348

LAND FOR SALE

MOTOR BIKES

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

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

Mulch Supplies

BANGALOW CLEARANCE SALE Australia Day w’end Sat 27 & Sun 28 Jan, 3 Bannister Crt, Bangalow 8am2pm each day. Furn, fabrics, kitchenware, china, pottery, baskets, wooden bowls, mirrors, workshop tools (vintage & not so), work bench + vices, garden tools, books etc all priced to clear by 2pm Sun

0408 210 772

TREE SERVICES

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

LENNOX 12 Henderson Pl, Sat 8am. Combined sale. Designer women & kids clothes, furniture, household, bric-a-brac

FOR SALE

ASIAN-STYLE CABINETS $250 for 2; stools $50 for 2; dining room table & 6 matching chairs, $300; TV cabinet + book case $300. Phone John 0414668866

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES

SUFFOLK 30 Alcorn St, Sat from 8am. Quality miscellaneous items including furniture, clothes, plants, mattress etc

0488 609 774

bookings@mullumcivic.com

MYOCUM 51 Myocum Downs Drive. Huge sale. 9am-12pm. Furn, h’hold, plants, ladies clothes 10-14, lace & linen

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal

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

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

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

To the lovely young couple who came to the garage sale in Goonengerry last week and bought the cane mirror. Please call me on 0455699988

HOLDEN COMMODORE BERLINA 2010 VE Sedan. 4 new tyres, 57,000km $15,000 neg. Ph 66842660

eldersbangalow.com.au Shop 3, 5 Lismore Road, Bangalow 02 6687 1500

BRUNSWICK HEADS

Open plan flat with bathroom/ laundry. Covered patio with separate entry and privacy. Sorry no pets. Available early February. $330.00 per week (no inclusions)

OCEAN SHORES

High set three bedroom, one bathroom home with large covered timber verandas and a separate bedroom and ensuite downstairs. Sorry no pets. Available early February. $600.00 per week. Contact FNC Property Management FNC Property Management april@fncproperty.com.au

Ocean Shores 1br 1bth $280 3br 2bth $540 3br 2bth $550 4br 2bth $650 5br 3bth $780 Brunswick Heads 2br 1bth $440 Mullumbimby 3br 1bth $550 4br 3bth $1100 Middle Pocket 4br 2bth $630 Commerical Rare shop space available in the centre of Brunswick Heads.103m2. Ideal for beauty, medical, dental, massage, professional. Contact office for details. L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177

5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

WANTED TO RENT AGED COUPLE seek quiet, self-cont accom. Local refs avail. Ph 0423590208

TO LEASE TREATMENT ROOM BYRON BAY Located centrally. Avail for hire 3 days pw. For practitioner who wants to expand their business. Enquiries 0431317588 BYRON A&I EST studio space to share with creative business. Shopfront & workspace. $200pw. Ph 0415551478 PROFESSIONAL OFFICES Jonson Street 2 air-conditioned offices with reception. 2 undercover car spaces. $400pw Suit professional services. Ph. Tim 0422949085 BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM Avail Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun $80/day, $45/half day. Mullum. 66849458, 0435078551 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 CAFE/FOOD outlet. Bangalow Industrial Estate, hwy exposure $450pw incl O/G. Ph 0418878978 MASSAGE/OFFICE SPACE Bangalow Industrial Estate, hwy exp, shower, toilet, aircon. $240pw incl O/G. 0418878978 BANGALOW factory showroom 109sqm. Highway exposure. Avail now $550pw incl outgoings. Ph 0418878978

POSITIONS VACANT MARKET STAFF REQUIRED 2 to 3 shifts per week. 6am – 12pm. Must be 25yo or over with drivers licence. Send resume to kieran@oneorganic.com.au LONG TERM JOB No travellers. Exp. gardener 3-5 days pw for local gardening & mowing business. Pref. long experience with zero-turn mowers, hedging & brushcutting. kerrieferguson@gmail.com SOUS CHEF $77-$80K, 4 day week. East Ballina. Great kitchen & crew. No microwaves or processed food. Must have a passion for fresh & healthy food. Good kitchen mgmt skills. No egos, only conscious caring souls need apply Email ballinacafe@mail.com WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post office box ADMIN ROLE – MAX 4O HRS/MONTH Bookkeeping experience essential (Xero preferable). Computer Literate Nat/Nut quals an advantage. Flexible hours, potential offsite work Email CV: admin@rachelarthur.com.au HORTICULTURAL TRAINEESHIP Manual outdoor work with a great team. Suit school leaver. Ph Scott 0421955020

1300 716 707

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POSITIONS VACANT CONTINUED EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER required for small media organisation; One Vision Productions. Xero platform exp preferred. 1 day per week. Applications to: businessmanager@onevisionproductions. com.au â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Phone 0447570784

WOODWORKING/SAWMILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MULLUM 2 full-time positions avail. Must be ďŹ t, reliable, hardworking, honest, drug free. Own transport essential. Exp with wood working machinery an advantage. CV to: info@woodenanchor.com.au

Food & Beverage Supervisor - Full Time This role will require the successful applicant to plan and supervise the day to day operations of our newly renovated restaurant. Applicants must have: â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum two yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in a hospitality supervisory role â&#x20AC;˘ Previous restaurant/fine dining experience in a 4-5 star, high volume restaurant

Baristas - Casual We are currently seeking passionate and professional baristas to carry out our daily coffee service in our newly renovated bar. Applicants must have: â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 2 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in a 4-5 star, high volume resort/ restaurant/ cafe â&#x20AC;˘ Preparedness to work in other areas of the restaurant such as the floor, bar and cold drinks service when needed.

CASUAL CHEF REQUIRED AT THE TOP SHOPÂ 25-30 hours per week. Please forward resumes to: charlie.topshop@gmail.com

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We all know how heartbreaking it is when your companion animal goes missing. Microchipping your companion animal is necessary in order to help ďŹ nd your pet. On the day, there will be no limit on how many companion animals per household (but a limit of one per houshold for the contribution towards registration). Discounted registration fee for the ďŹ rst 5 dogs and 5 cats. Fees are currently $23 concession/ $55 desexed/$201 undesexed. Dogs and cats will be separated but please bring all dogs on leads and cats in carry cages. We will be there to assist and to explain the process, and the Byron Shire Council ranger will be there to answer any questions you may have.

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Top Tweed Heads touch footballer wins Sporting Blue award

Tarryn was in the team hug after NSW won the National Youth Touch Championship last year, just one of her great achievments in the code to date. Photo supplied

The achievements in touch football of student Tarryn Aiken from Tweed River High School were recognised late last year when she was awarded a prestigious Sporting Blue award A Sporting Blue is the highest honour that can be bestowed on a high schoolaged sportsperson from a NSW public school. At the 2017 CHS Touch Championships, Tarryn was named the Player of the Se-

ries, and was subsequently selected in the Open team. Tarryn has been a member of this team from 2015 to 2017. In 2017, CHS were undefeated at the National Youth Touch Championships held in Queensland, where she was again named as the Player of the Series. In the final it was a Tarryn Aiken touchdown double that proved the difference, with the NSWCHS star helping her side cling to their lead

in the dying minutes. The NSW team won 7–6. In 2014, Tarryn was a member of the CHS under-15 years Touch team. She has also been a North Coast Region touch representative from 2013 until 2017. At Tweed River High School, Tarryn also has an impressive Touch record; she was co-captain of the team who were state knockout winners in 2017 and runnersup in 2016.

Plenty of golf action at Teven over the New Year period Peter Blackwood

Local golpher Steve Blackmore managed an Eagle while competing in the Teven Golg Club’s Men’s Division on January 13. Blackmore managed the feat during the nine-hole Stableford competition. Achieved on the first hole, the Eagle set Blackmore up perfectly for the rest of the competition and he held on to win by one point from John Harbisher (21 points). Ball rundown: David Fowler – 20 pts; John Selwood – 18 pts, Paul Gumbleton – 18 pts, Frank Jamieson - 18 pts, Terry Prendergast – 18 pts, Rex Nixon –17 pts. NTPs: 4th – Paul Gumbleton, 8th – David Fowler. Putting – Paul Gumbleton – 13 putts. The result followed a 4BBB competition on Saturday December 30 and an 18-hole Stroke competition for the Monthly Medal on January 6. In the 4BBB Ian Coochiroff and Greg Unwin (on 24 points) came out on top after a three-way countback made Steve Marks and Rex Nixon, with Steve Blackmore and

Indigenous runners get chance to compete in New York Marathon

Indigenous Marathon Project Graduates, Cara Smith and Layne Brown, at the finish line of the New York Marathon in November, 2017. Photo supplied

Young Indigenous people are being given the opportunity to run in the New York Marathon as well as undertaking certificate IV training in sport and recreation. The Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) has been running for seven years and aims to lift resilience and achievement within first-nation communities. ‘There’s a great fire in all of us, a hunger to be the best we can be. Unfortunately for a lot of people they never get to really ignite this fire,’ Layne Brown, a member of last year’s IMP said. ‘In New York last November I felt so normal; like I was meant to be here at this very moment in time and

that running marathons was normal. ‘When you run with 50,000 people, sure 42.195km definitely does feel normal. ‘It was incredibly powerful and a reminder that I am capable, strong and resilient,’ he said. ‘I’m a proud Aboriginal man from Australia. I’ve been mentoring with AIME for seven years. ‘I was not a runner, but now I am,’ he said.

Six months training Each year a group of 12 Indigenous Australians (six men and six women) are selected to train for the New

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Steve Blackmore pipped John Harbisher to win the 9-hole Stableford Competition at Teven Golf Club. Photo supplied

Barry Kiddle the runners-up. Ball rundown: Kevin Reibelt and Corey Watson (23 pts); Denis Leard and Jeff Smith (22 pts), David Fowler and Richard Lawrence (22 pts), John Selwood and Sean Egan (22 pts). NTPs: fourth David Fowler, eighth Steve Blackmore.

Monthly Medal John Selwood (net 53) won last week’s 18-hole Stroke game for the Monthly Medal. David Fowler (net 55) came in second in front of Stephen Marks (net 55), Paul

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Gumbleton (net 56), Peter Blackwood (net 56), Kevin Reibelt (net 56) and Rex Nixon (net 58). NTPs: four t h Paul Gumbleton, eighth Bernie Julian (within flag-length); 14th Ian Coochiroff. Putting: Steve Blackmore, Paul Beckey, David Richardson and Peter Blackwood (30 putts each). The next competition will take place on January 20. It will be a nine-hole stroke competition. Please arrive at 6.15am for a 6.30 start.

The LJ Hooker Byron Bay Second Grade team (pictured) will head to Lennox Head this weekend. Photo supplied

The popular evening park cricket competition, Byron Bay Brewery Twilight Cricket, is into full swing for the second half of the season. Last week saw the completion of some catch-up games with The Kronix defeating the Hot Bread Loafers, and Paul Munn Designs defeating the West Tower Windies. In the final catch-up game, the Rugby Club defeated Thomas, Noble and Russell. The Ladder at the halfway mark has the undefeated

Bowlo team out in front on 18 points, followed by T&C on 13 points, Eureka on 12 points and the Loafers, PMD and the Rugby Club all on 10 points. In the seniors competition, the LJ Hooker Seconds 8/180 defeated Murwillumbah 9/141. For Byron Bay Adam Clark (59 n/o) and Matt Irwin (48) starred with the bat, while Lionel McCloy starred with the ball, taking two wickets for 47.

York City Marathon with just six months of training. Education is a compulsory part of the IMP program and all squad members are required to complete: a Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation, and a Level 1 Recreational Running Coach Accreditation through Athletics Australia. They also get CPR, firstaid and media training. The program hopes that the participants can use their skills, knowledge and qualifications to become healthy lifestyle leaders when they return to their communities. The IMP was founded by former Australian marathon champion Rob de Castella. See: www.imf.org.au.

New Archers Coming to Play Junior Development Days are being conducted for young members of the Byron Shire Archery Club. The purpose of the development days is to help young archers of the club gain the necessary physical and mental skills to reach their archery goals, whether that is to win the club championship or become an international champion. In the first sessions the club introduces the importance of keeping a shooting diary and setting goals. The second half of the sessions uses video playback to analyse the archer’s techniques noting where improvements can be made. Participants range from complete newcomers to regular competitors. In May the club will be holding the second annual South of the Border Showdown, a tournament aimed at young aspiring archers.

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Local tennis player blows them away at Ballina’s New Year Open Paul Bibby

Young tennis gun Louis Clark has taken out the New Year Open at Ballina, sweeping aside a player 10 years his senior in the final. Clark, 18, defeated Melbourne 28-year-old Cameron Leitch in the final, winning 6–2 6–0 in an hour and 20 minutes. The win provides a perfect start to 2018 for the Suffolk Park resident, who will now play a series of pro tour events across Australia and Asia. Despite losing just two games in the final, Clark said it was a keenly contested match. ‘The score didn’t really indicate how the match Local cyclists take part in the first Byron Bay Cycle Club Summer Criterium series event of the year. Photo supplied Ritchie Duncan

There was a great turn-out for the first Byron Bay Cycle Club Summer Criteriums series event of the year. Riders were given welcome relief from the heat by a strong southerly, but it meant there was a thighburning headwind on the final straight. With the Shire hosting thousands of holidaymakers, the event welcomed a host of visiting riders from up and down the coast. The A-Grade competition featured a small but classy field including 16-year-old Connor Gibney, who stepped up from B grade for the first time.

But Tim Van Berkel showed his class early in the race, riding away from the field and lapping all competitors to win easily. Gibney managed to hold Berkel’s wheel on the second pass to take second place. Adam Taylor was third. There was a solid pace in B-Grade from the start with speeds averaging well over 40km/h. Jason Agius took out the prime lap, but soon after Craig Morley rode away from the field and stayed out in front to take out line honours. Jason Agius held on to take second while Danny Mena took third. Tactics played a big part in C Grade with a number of

riders breaking away only to be caught by the pack. Matt Perkins and Christian Saurine managed to split from the field in the final laps, securing first and second respectively with Steve Gillman coming in third. The riders in D Grade rode to their individual strengths with some happy to simply do their best, while others took a more competitive approach. This resulted in the field spreading out. Bruce Quinn rode strongly to secure the Prime lap and first place with Dave Scully second and Denise Matthews third. The next race takes place on Feb 25.

Suffolk Park Tennis Player Louis Clark (right) with New Year Open fellow finalist Cameron Leitch. Photo supplied

went,’ he said. ‘There were a lot of close games. If he’d won those it could have been very different.’ Clark’s serve was a key weapon throughout the tour-

nament, helping him to victories over strong opponents in the quarter and semifinals. In the women’s final, Gold Coast sixth seed Shannon Beckett defeated fourth seed Georgia Townsend 6–4 6–1.

Local groms light up Southport Max Perrot

Local junior surfers came up trumps at the 2018 Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp at the Southport Spit on the Gold Coast last weekend. After a blistering performance over the two-day event, Touma Cameron from Suffolk Park continued his form through to the final siren in the Under-14 Boys’ division against a lineup stacked with some of the country’s best up-and-coming surfers. Surfing in small, clean waves, Cameron produced a 6.67 out of 10.00 ride in the early heats, and then backed it up with a heat-topping 8.67.

Touma Cameron in action. Picture John Andrews/SQ

He then continued to demonstrate explosive on-rail surfing to win the title. Duke Wrencher from Coorabell finished fourth. ‘I’ve been coming to these Surfer Groms comps for years. I remember competing for the first time when I

was eight years old and I had a shocker so it’s epic to get a win today,’ said Cameron. Cameron also won the Woolworths Fresh Wave award for the overall standout performer of the week, receiving a $250 Woolworths voucher.

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

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

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

Breast Cancer Support Byron Breast Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Wednesday 12–2pm at NSW Cancer Council rooms 8/130 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Anyone experiencing/ ed breast and gynaecological cancers is most welcome to attend. Enquiries Linda 0413 668 828.

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

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

Language exchange

Free English as a Second Language classes in Mullumbimby, all levels: beginner to advanced. For more information phone 6672 0834

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

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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.

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 Tuesday–Friday 8.30am–4pm. Cnr Ashton & Deacon Sts Bangalow. Available for event hire and welcome all groups and visitors. Phone 6687 2183.

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

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Mullum market Mullumbimby Community Market, Saturday from 8am till 2pm corner of Stuart and Myocum Streets, Mullumbimby. Local crafts, produce and coffee. Lou Bradley playing live. No Dogs.

End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. Next meeting February 8. Phone Elaine on 0421 796 713.

Free drawing class Drawing Plein Air with Jennifer. Saturday 3 February, 10–11am. Ten spaces for primary school children with parental supervision. Bookings essential. Ph 0402 416 782.

Riding for the Disabled Riding for the Disabled Ballina and District, 377 Houghlahans Creek Rd, Booyong, is holding a volunteer training day for continuing and new helpers. Wedneday 31 January, 8am till 12. Info: call 0447 005 996.

Green and Clean The Green and Clean Awareness Team’s monthly Dunecare Day, Sunday 21 January, 9am till 12pm. Meet in front of the Beach Cafe at Clarkes Beach.

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 Inquiries to Udo 0413 173 786, Veda 6685 7991 or Miles 0403 206 190

Australia Day Australia Day at Ocean Shores Public School from 5pm, Friday 26. A free event where you can try your mullet-throwing skills, enjoy a barbecue and singalong with Ambassador Corey Payne. Enquiries 0431 477 445.

Cheap microchipping Microchipping for companion animals. Saturday 3 February, 9am till 2pm at The Food Hall, Mullumbimby Showgrounds, Chinbible Avenue entrance. $5 per dog or cat and a discounted registration fee for the first five dogs and cats.

Fish & Chips Festival Woodchop Festival at Banner Park, Brunswick Heads from Wednesday 17 till Saturday 20 January. Free entertainment. Further info 6680 1170.

Leukaemia Foundation Volunteer drivers needed in the Lismore region for patient transport program. A day, a week or a month – all help welcome. Contact Hannah 1800 620 420.

Food Box closing Food Box will be closed until 25 January.

Housie returns The family favourite Brunswick Housie Tent will open for five weeks this summer, calling the numbers until 14 January, 7–10pm. Closing some Mondays and Tuesdays – see the calendar in the tent or the Brunswick Housie Facebook page. Extra volunteers needed.

Free kids’ activities Byron Bay Library is hosting free activities for kids these holidays. Week

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from others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/ australia. Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs (but especially crystal meth) had become a problem. Meeting held Thursday 6pm, Presbyterian Church Hall, 13 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay. Call 0478 061 479 or visit: www.crystalmeth.org.au.

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

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

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

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.

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. Play resumes Saturday, January 6.

Repair Cafe Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron of 22–27 January: BIG games with GIANT chess, TOWERING Connect-4, GARGANTUAN dominos and ENORMOUS checkers. All ages. One Vision Productions (12–24): Concrete Indigenous art, Monday, January 22, 10–3pm; Mural, graphic art and jewellery making 10–3pm Tuesday, January 23;

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.

End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. For more information phone Elaine 07 5580 8215.

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. Mullum Magic Toastmasters meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday Presbyterian Church Hall, 101 Stuart Street Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Megan 0424 002 636 or Bruce 0418 515 991.

Meditation Buddhist meditation teaching and practice now at the living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela, 0438 858 842 or mishaele@si.org.au. Dzogchen Meditation and Study Group 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Contact Didi 0408 008 769 for more info. Byron Mindfulness-Insight Meditation Sangha & Pairoj Brahma 7pm–9pm Tuesdays at The Yurt, Temple Byron www. templebyron.com. No fees. Andrew 0426 119 171, Pairoj 0423 241 916. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30–8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John 0428 991 189. Byron yoga philosophy club Free meditation classes Monday, 7.45pm, Ananta Yoga Studio (above Byron Music) 2B/144 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. Go to www.wisdom.yoga or phone Kris 0435 300 743.

Social Table Tennis South Golden Shores Community Centre every Monday at 10.30. Phone 0435 780 017. Bangalow Bowlo Sundays at 3pm. All welcome. Enquiries Margot 0412 394 932.

Bruns tennis Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 5–7pm. $6.00, all welcome. Enquiries Linda 0449 825 108. Coaching available.

U3A discussion group Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual discussion group, Thursdays 10am Mullum Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 165 006. DJ and electronic music production, Thursday 18, 25, 5–7pm; Friday night live jam on January 19, 26 5–8pm. Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of non-profit community groups, not for invitations to free events to be followed up by paid workshops.

$500 GRANTS JAN 2018 The Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby are offering

MONTHLY GRANTS up to $500 These grants can be applied for by any Not-For-Profit organisation or group which supports our local community within the Byron Shire (except Bangalow who have their own Lions Club) i.e. Church groups, health groups, local charities, service groups, any humanitarian purposes. These grants will be offered every month. Contact the Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby PO Box 12 Mullumbimby Email: clairejharris999@gmail.com An application will be sent to you. Applications must be received by Wednesday 31 JAN 2018.

As the applications for December 2017 failed to meet the requirement of a benefit to the community no grants were awarded for that period. Unsuccessful applications do not carry forward, a new application is required.

Any questions phone Tony Cornell 6680 2011 Joan Towers 0400 484 419 or Claire Harris 6680 3707

Town Choir meets weekly at the Uniting Church Hall, Dalley Street, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome. Raise the Roof Choir: Gospel, bluegrass & more. 1–3pm Tuesdays, Suffolk Park Hall. 6–8pm Tuesdays, Bruns Uniting Hall. Weekly Uki & Channon sessions. Info@ raisetheroofsinging.com 0417 277 211.

Quota Club Quota Club of Brunswick Valley meets every 1st Thursday of the month at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 6pm. Ph 0439 733 763 for more info.

Men’s Groups Complete Men has regular fortnightly men’s groups on different nights in both Byron and Mullum. Call Tim Fisk 0422 508 533.

Craft group

Interested in making new friends and helping our community? Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm Ocean Shores Country Club. Info: Joan Towers 0400 484 419.

The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Bring lunch and whatever else you need. All welcome. Do you prefer patchwork and quilting? Come along on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.

Choirs

Carers’ support

Bay Singers meet Wednesdays at Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Enquiries 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanffy. com.au. Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays at Ocean Shores 6.45pm8.45pm. Eclectic and catchy repertoire. Ph 0425 363 589. Mullum’s Biggest Little

Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.

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Given Peter Dutton’s disgusting attacks on the Victorian judiciary and his shameless race-baiting last week, perhaps the lost 19th century word kakistrocracy could make a resurgence? It is government by the least qualified or the worst of people. Q Q Q Q

Snollygoster is another lost 19th century word, meaning a shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politican. And if you are angry or unhappy with your government, in the 17th century you would be called a grumbletonian. There are more old lost words on www.historyhustle.com. Q Q Q Q

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South Australia’s Nick Xenophon’s latest wedge against the ethically challenged major parties is calling for the creation of public servant whistleblower laws. As it stands, health and education professionals, for example, are unable to speak to the press if they discover, for example, taxpayer money being rorted. While transparency lets the light in, dark places continue to be created by PM Turnbull. Q Q Q Q

Turnbull’s government is trying to silence whistleblowers through the National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2017. Independent media Crikey says the radical amendment would have no public interest defence. ‘Whistleblowers revealing dangerous and harmful conditions in offshore detention could be caught by this new law. Reporters revealing misconduct or corruption could be captured. Even reporting on domestic or international politics could contravene the provisions, depending on how

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Chris Bradley’s ashes were sent off with a paddle out at Byron’s Main Beach on January 6. Chris died Christmas Day after allegedly being punched by Javen O’Neill. Meran Grace BullWatkins told The Echo, ‘Chris Bradley was a friend of mine, a beautiful soul and a real asset to the community. He was deeply loved and respected as a person and as a DJ who brought a lot of happiness to the younger generation here. I am twenty-four and since I left high school, six years ago, Chris’s music has always been a staple in our world. This was a tragic, unexpected event that has been felt keenly throughout the community.’ Photo Gavin Allen

the courts interpreted them.’ Submissions on the Bill are open until January 22. Q Q Q Q

Visitors and locals are being reminded by Council to stick to the formal beach access paths in New Brighton to avoid trampling new plantings and damaging the dunes. Q Q Q Q

Vale to Echo letter writer and occasional article author Geoff Dawe of Uki, who died last week. Always topical, Geoff wrote thoughtfully on a range of issues, and often humorously. Q Q Q Q

The Echo has been contacted by a few swimmers at Byron’s Main Beach to alert others they have had ear and eye infections after their ocean dip. They suspect faecal run-off because people defecate near the showers in the carpark.

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