The Byron Shire Echo – Issue 32.47 – May 2, 2018

THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 32 #47

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Harmony: where everyone belongs DA approval levels

remain stable

An inspiring multicultural program of dance, music, storytelling, costumes, cuisines and art was held at the Mullum Civic Centre last weekend to celebrate Harmony Day. Also impressive was the involvement of Byron Council and other sponsors, the Arakwal community, and local organisations such as the Byron YAC. Photo Jeff ‘Harmonic’ Dawson

Mayor defends Railway Park deal Hans Lovejoy

Could a secret deal to secure a cafe its own frontage onto Byron’s Railway Park have produced an unfair commercial advantage over neighbouring cafe operators?

Mayor Simon Richardson doesn’t appear to think so, and has told The Echo he tried to persuade the Byronian Cafe owner of that option if the cafe chose to stay in its location.

Cr Richardson told The Echo he intervened after he learned a food-

chain restaurant was looking at taking on the location.

Instead, the Commonwealth Bank has relocated into the building, and that coincides with the completion of the first stage of the park’s upgrade under the town’s masterplan.

Cr Richardson did not reply as to whether other staff members or councillors were present at the meeting/s with the cafe owner.

The Echo also asked whether one of the trees that was removed without warning/approval last Novem-

ber was blocking this potential arrangement. To date, there has been no accountability for the action, which was ordered by Council’s former general manager.

Cr Richardson told The Echo, ‘I met the architect and owner when I heard there was to be a food-chain restaurant.’ ‘I believe it was before any DA was lodged. I wished to try to persuade them otherwise; in this I was successful.’ continued on page 2

There appears a constant level in residential approvals over the last two terms of Council, according to Council staff, with a total of 404 approved in 2017 and 316 approved in 2012.

Those approvals include rural and urban dwellings, dual occupancy, studios, tourist facilities and secondary dwellings.

The figures were published in the April 19 Council agenda minutes after Cr Cate Coorey asked for the data for residential approvals ‘over the last two terms of Council and since the operation of the Byron local environment plan (LEP) 2014.’ Cr Coorey asked staff the question to assist councillors and the community with formulating the upcoming residential strategy and ‘to assist in considering future planning decisions.’ Council-approved developments also include JRPP-approved developments, which are triggered after a development application (DA) is submitted that is over $20m.

While the figures provided did not include the number of DA applications made and not approved, director sustainable environment and economy Shannon Burt also noted that ‘bedroom numbers are not recorded on Council’s electronic register and therefore have not been included in the data’. ‘To capture this information each application would need to be individually reviewed by a staff member, a task that is not resourced to be done,’ she wrote.

According to the figures, 404 developments were approved in 2017.

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Throughout the years from 2012 to 2017, the majority of those approvals were in urban areas, according to the data.

Ballina booming Meanwhile in Ballina, developments are steaming ahead, despite some being held up in court. ‘There are currently 3,000 lots coming up at the moment,’ mayor David Wright told The Echo. ‘We’ve got a lot of residential land for sale.’ At Ballina Heights, approval for 633 lots is currently before the courts. ‘It has been 20 years in the planning,’ Wright said. ‘People want to come here,’ he said. ‘I want to make sure we’ve got plenty of amenities that people want.’ Remarkably Wright says, ‘You have to apply to be part of a ballot to get a lot at Lennox Meadows Estate’. ‘You are offered it or if you don’t want it, that’s your decision,’ he said. ‘We want to provide jobs and facilities like surf clubs, the new basketball stadium and the Wollongbar sportsfield that has just been announced,’ he added.

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An organisation dedicated to raising awareness around issues of native cultural appropriation has certified its first event – Renew Fest (Mullumbimby Showgrounds, May 19, 20).

According to Culture Aware’s certification criteria, an event that applies is required to audit their program, content and intention to ensure that it is respectful and supportive of native traditions and cultures.

It also requires events to engage with and care for local custodians appropriately, allowing them to have cultural input within the context of the event’s ethos and purpose.

Local Arakwal representative Delta Kay said, ‘Culture Aware certification is a great way for an event to pause and reflect on their processes, and to help us all move beyond the appropriation paradigm’.

‘We all need to work together to protect native cultures and traditions, and we welcome the sincerity with which Renew Fest have approached the certification process,’ she said.

‘We hope Renew Fest will be the first of many events and festivals to receive certification, not just here in the Byron Shire, but across the world. We see certification as a tool to help all indigenous people, wherever they are, protect their culture, ceremony and traditions.’

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We look forward to welcoming Delta Kay and Uncle Magpie, a Minjunbal Yugambeh Songman, to the festival in a few weeks, and we are grateful for the energy they have given us so far,’ she said.

Renew Fest’s accreditation as a Culture Aware certified event follows Byron Community Centre’s certification as a Culture Aware venue.

All venues and events can apply for certification through www.cultureaware.org.

Renew Fest takes place at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds on the 19th and 20th of May, with a prelude performance at Wildspace on Friday the 18th.

As part of Renew Fest, Delta Kay will be appearing on a panel discussion called ‘Going Full-Tilt on Full-System Change’ alongside economist Helena Norberg-Hodge, Newkind Festival’s Erfan Dailiri and Dan Fitzgerald from Small Giants. For more info visit www.renewfest.org.au.

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Mayor defends Railway Park deal continued from page 1

He continued, ‘They had quite a few meetings with staff over the question of a possible opening or leasing of some of the park on its edge for a deck to supplement a cafe.

They never submitted a DA to do this and the tree would not have blocked the ability to have a deck alongside the park’s edge.’

Cr Richardson went on to defend his decision to intervene, despite the apparent compromise of commercial gain protocol.

‘My meeting focused on my advocating on behalf of my community where I believed a local cafe of some sort would be far more ap-

preciated by the community than a fast-food-chain restaurant franchise.

‘I also met the CEO of the restaurant chain and managed to persuade him to expand his operation elsewhere.

‘I have been pretty open about this’ ‘I believe I have been pretty open about this as I publicly led the charge to successfully stop KFC, mainly after managing to convince the owner of that site to stop it going through. I believe most of the Byron community do not want fast-food restaurants in Byron Bay. ‘I believe that though most

accept there are some chains already here, resisting new ones is absolutely something they would expect their mayor and councillors to do.’

When asked if it was a good outcome that a bank moved into the new premises, he replied, ‘I don’t think it is either great or terrible, it just is.’

‘However, I don’t believe a solid corporate-branded wall is a good outcome for the park and Council is currently seeking to get a more community-friendly outcome on this matter. I’d obviously like some great local art on the wall, or a screening of trees – which I would presume our community would want us to advocate for also.’

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Chamber buzzes after first drinks More than 100 curious local business owners and their staff turned out for an afterwork Byron Chamber of Commerce drinks at the Balcony Bar and Oyster Co last Friday, signalling the first networking event of the year.

Chamber executive officer Sarah Knight said, ‘Since late last year, Byron’s chamber has seen significant changes take place, with many new faces and a wealth of new skills joining the board. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome of the event.’

President Todd Sotheren outlined the team’s intentions and key initiatives, which are incubation, modernisation and collaboration.

base businesses – to support them as they grow and evolve to meet the new marketplace in the digital eCommerce age.

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As for incubation, Sotheren says, ‘We’re constantly engaging with our key regional partners and exploring the ways in which we can build upon our local success

stories and Byron’s growing reputation for innovation.’

‘We’re completely rebooting our key initiatives and programs, including support for our traditional economic

‘By embracing the model of the new collaborative economy and in partnership with other key regional stakeholders, we will build solid foundations to support an abundant and sustainable future economy for our region.

‘We strongly encourage input from the business community and look forward to establishing new relationships and partnering that will see the entire Byron Shire ecosystem reaching its full potential,’ said Todd.

Hopes for a Mullum Gateway revitalisation Aslan Shand

It was the late 80s when the vision of a Gateway to Mullumbimby was realised at Uncle Tom’s, with the installation of the peace poles and a shingled rotunda symbolic of the local Mount Chincogan.

Richard Mordaunt, who brought the vision to life, is once again working to breathe

life back into the Mullumbimby Gateway site with the help of round two Stronger Community funding.

Created in 1988, it was a Bicentennial project funded by the NSW government, Byron Shire Council and the Mullumbimby community.

Mordaunt said, ‘It honours the healing of the landscape and is much loved by

this community. We will repair and restore two carved sculptures 7.6m and 5.2m tall and commission a new 3.6m tall sculpture. The sculptures showcase this region’s artistic skills, environmental awareness and cultural heritage, and depict the animal and plant life of this region.’

He adds that once the sculptures are repaired and

re-painted, they will be illuminated at night with solar LEDs. ‘The Gateway speaks to a new era; it is a cultural space where you can feel part of a new community,’ continued Richard.

Anyone interested in getting involved in the project can call Richard Mordaunt on 0407 466 461 or email richardmordaunt@bigpond.com.

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Local News Celebrate mum’s day with a tree A Mothers Day native tree planting is planned this Sunday at 113 Left Bank Rd, Mullumbimby over 9am–12pm Led by Mullum Music Festival, this year’s event will see another 1,000 trees planted.

Organisers say there will be live music and Brunswick Valley Landcare will provide coffee, tea, drinks and a delicious barbecue for a gold coin donation. Be prepared with appropriate clothing!

Trees will be provided and laid out ready for planting at the site. Parking is along Left Bank Rd and Melaleuca Drive. Previous plantings have been held at the Mullumbimby Community Gardens and Durrumbal Hall among other locations.

Easing diabetes with yoga Longtime local yoga teacher Rachel Zinman was floored with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes nearly 25 years into her global yoga teaching career.

Owing to the type of diabetes she had and its slow onset, she went on a search to try to cure the incurable using yoga and Ayurveda as her guide.

She says it took her six years to accept the diagnosis.

In spite of surrendering to traditional allopathic medicine, she still champions the benefits of yoga for managing all types of diabetes.

Her new book, Yoga for Diabetes, How to Manage your Health with Yoga and Ayurveda, launched in the US to critical acclaim.

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Lennox resists massive sand mining in wetlands The Lennox Head community is calling a public meeting to highlight the serious damage that the approval of a new sand mine would have on both the community and the environment.

They are pointing out numerous issues with the current proposal for future sand mining on the wetlands off Ross Lane and along Swampy Creek Road where it is proposed.

Graham Shaw from the No New Sand Mining for Lennox Head action group says, ‘While there is still a

current sand mine in that area, it has a short term left.

Now another company has asked for a very large sand mine that would run for another 30 years.

‘They want to excavate 3.7 million tonnes of sand. It is in a wetland area and it will ruin our waterways, there will be chemical residue, and it will create even more dangerous traffic issues on Ross Lane.’

If approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) the mine will increase traffic by an average of

24 truck movements an hour, that is one a minute, according to Amelia Hicks, who is coordinator of the group.

To raise awareness of the implications of the sand mining project the No New Sand Mining for Lennox Head group are holding a public action meeting on Wednesday May 9 at the Lennox Head Community Centre from 6pm.

For more info contact Amelia at nosandmineforlennox@gmail.com, phone 0423 410 131 or visit their Facebook page nosandminesforlennox.

Nimbin drug-dog op nets seven Seven people were arrested for cannabis and ice possession during a four-hour drugdog operation in Nimbin last Tuesday, April 24.

Police say between 11am and 3pm they searched 24 people in Nimbin township using the sniffer dogs.

Police say two officers suffered minor bruising during one arrest.

A 27-year-old man was later charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of cannabis, assault and resist police.

The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Lismore Local Court on Monday May 28.

Police also issued seven move-on directions.

They say further operations are anticipated.

But HEMP Embassy president Michael Balderstone believes the police tactics such as

this are leading changed druguse patterns in Australia.

‘There is no question any more as to whether current policing is driving a change in drug use in Australia,’ he told The Echo. ‘It’s a fact’.

‘Sniffer dogs and saliva testing are both huge contributors to driving this change and it’s hard to believe the police do not realise it,’ he said.

‘The dried herb cannabis is so totally different from all the other illegal drugs, which are mostly chemical now.

‘Pot is bulky and smelly compared to powders and pills, and stinks to high heaven when you smoke it. Of course it will push young people who know no better to use whatever they can get away with,’ Mr Balderstone said.

He added that police ‘need to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions’.

‘Maybe it’s time they

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marched with us for cannabis law reform in the MardiGrass rally this weekend on Sunday May 6.

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‘I cannot understand why they do not support separating cannabis from the other illegals, unless it’s just about keeping their jobs and power to search anyone. The incredibly positive outcomes of changing the laws in America are there for everyone to see now.

Australia seems stuck 20 years behind – and the question we are all asking now is why?

‘The dog walking the streets of Nimbin yesterday stirring everyone up was the perfect reminder of why we hold MardiGrass and we expect plenty of passion this year. Maybe that’s why they did it?’ he said.

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Bennett-Smith to contribute to Echo The Echo is pleased to announce that the vivacious and lovely Simone BennettSmith will be the guest contributor to our new Style and Beauty feature.

One could say Simone’s journey into the world of fashion, style and beauty has taken a less traditional path.

After training as a classical ballerina in Melbourne, she moved to London and into the world of acting and theatre. After a whirlwind five years, she returned to Australia with her husband Adam and daughter Charlie.

‘There comes a time when you question some of the “lessons” life has put before you’, muses Simone. She de-

cided that in reality it was far better to be a jack of all trades rather than a master of one.

Embracing her strong work ethic and ability to diversify within the industry, Simone focused her myriad of skills back on home soil creating fashion events, styling personal clients, continu-

ing to act professionally and MC for corporate functions.

Adding another string to her bow, Simone has just opened her first retail shop Loved and Lusted in the Habitat complex in the Byron Arts and Industry estate.

‘When you think about it, fashion, styling and beauty are all part of the story of theatre and stage. I’ve just taken what I know and applied that knowledge to new frontiers.’ explains Simone.

‘I am really looking forward to sharing my tips and experiences with Echo readers.’

The first of Simone’s contributions in the new-look Style and Beauty features will be in the issue of May 9.

Coast management plan open for comment A strategy to manage the Shire’s coast has been put on exhibition until May 25.

The draft Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) and Emergency Action Sub Plan (EASP) for the eastern

precincts of the Byron Bay Embayment (BBE) covers Cape Byron including Wategos/Little Wategos, the Pass, Clarkes Beach and Main Beach. Staff say this CZMP does not include the Belongil

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Sharks and rough surf rescues Guy Knox

Last Sunday just before lunch, a patrolling Surf Life Saver in the watchtower overlooking Brunswick Beach spotted three teenagers on boogie boards being swept along the south wall in a very strong rip.

The alarm was raised and patrol captain Sam Atkins dispatched the inflatable rescue boat and rescue board to the scene.

In a heavy five-foot swell with waves crashing on the south wall, IRB skipper Braeden manoeuvred his boat within the surf zone to within two metres of the south wall, adjacent to two of the boys.

With the next set rapidly approaching, he and his crew member Yasmine hauled the two onboard, narrowly escaping being washed onto the rocks themselves.

Very soon after, the third boy, who was about to be dragged around the wall and

Council court battle over proposed sewerage facility Paul Bibby

Byron Shire Council is locked in a Land and Environment Court battle over a proposed onsite sewagemanagement facility next to Broken Head Quarry.

Ballina-based consultants Ardiil Payne & Partners took Council to court after it rejected the proposed facility on the grounds of environmental impact and non-compliance with regulations.

The firm, acting on behalf of an unknown client, is seeking permission to build an aerated wastewater treatment system and wastewater dispersal mound to manage wastewater from a four-bedroom house on Natural Lane, Coopers Shoot.

The house in question has not yet been built, nor has approval been sought for the dwelling.

Council refused the sewer facility application in March

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last year, with Ardiil Payne & Partners appealing to the LEC two months later claiming that their proposal was a compliant development.

Court documents obtained by The Echo show that Council is arguing that the application ‘does not, as a result of its design and location, have regard for the protection and promotion of public health, or protection of the environment’.

Council makes this argument on a number of grounds, including that the proposal does not provide for the prevention of soil contamination and degradation.

Council also argues that the facility is likely to have a significant impact on the surrounding vegetation, which it says has ‘high ecological value’.

It further claims that the applicant has failed to provide a number of reports and assessments as required under various planning laws.

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across the bar, was pulled to safety by Bryce on his rescue board.

Quick thinking Had the boys been swept across the bar, the outcome could have been very different.

The quick thinking and selfless courage by the Surf Life Savers marks another end to a busy season at

Brunswick SLSC. In a separate note, Brunswick Beach was closed by Surf Life Savers on ANZAC Day after the rescue helicopter spotted 15 sharks around a large bait ball between the club house and Brunswick River.

The culprits were thought to be bull sharks!

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Registrations are now open for the Mullum2Bruns Paddle, to be held Sunday 27 May. Starting at Mullumbimby’s Heritage Park, the paddle winds around 10km of the river and finishes at the Brunswick Heads scout hall. For more info visit www.mullum2brunspaddle.com.au. Photo of previous paddle by Jeff Dawson

Fae Flick wins Positive Ageing Award Congratulations to Fae Flick who has been named the winner of the 2018 Byron Shire Council Positive Ageing Award.

Acting general manager Mark Arnold said Fae, who is 75 and was born in the Ewingsdale area, is well known for her service to the community.

‘Fae’s active lifestyle would put many people half her age to shame,’ Arnold said.

‘Not only does Fae contin-

ue to work and manage the family farm, she is a keen gardener, does Pilates and loves to travel,’ Mr Arnold said.

‘Importantly though, Fae’s willingness to volunteer is a great example for other people in the Byron Shire,’ he added. Some of Fae’s volunteering includes the Ewingsdale Biggest Morning Tea event and Byron Bay’s Anglican Op Shop, both of which she helped to establish.

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Farewell to Tuppy Lang Michael McDonald

Echo drudges were saddened to learn of the death last week of longtime staff member Tuppy Lang after a brief battle with lung cancer. She died last weekend, supported by her loving children Yana and Shey.

Tuppy’s career with The Echo spanned some 30 years.

She was an expert, accurate typist and fundamental to getting The Echo out each week.

In the early days she typed copy, sometimes handwritten, into a phototypesetting machine, then to be pasted onto cardboard layouts with Cow Gum. Once the digital age truly arrived, Tuppy took over the daunting layout of the classifieds section, showing remarkable precision under deadline pressure each week in putting that jigsaw together. She also continued to type in the few letters to the editor still arriving in paper form.

The Echo has been very fortunate to have Tuppy, says Echo production manager Ziggi Browning.

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have on your team. A worker in the true sense of the word – she got so much work done.

Tuppy had a combination of tenacity and a can-do attitude.

She also fearlessly strove for impossibly high standards of literacy, which is great for a publishing company like ours.’

Tuppy’s life in publishing also included working with former NSW MP and local ceramicist Richard Jones on his 1980s magazine Simply Living.

Jones told The Echo Tuppy was a cheerful hardworking member of the team. ‘She was a truly erudite, lovely person.’

Among the loves of her life apart from her now adult children, of whom she was extremely proud, was tennis.

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Reprieve for Lennox Head fig tree

Editing workshops on offer A three-day course for writers wanting to improve their skills in structural editing will be held Saturdays May 5, 26 and June 16 at Byron Community College. All days run from 10am till 4pm.

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Ballina Council has offered a temporary reprieve for the 200-year-old Moreton Bay fig tree in Castle Drive, Lennox Head.

Ballina’s deputy mayor Keith Williams thanked locals who had fought hard to save the tree, and said community pressure had contributed to a rethink from the mayor.

A last-minute rescission motion was passed to temporarily save the tree while further investigation is undertaken.

The motion, signed by mayor David Wright, Cr Williams and Cr Meehan, calls for an extraordinary meeting to consider further technical reports on the causes of cracking in an adjoining house.

‘A number of highly qualified arborists have written to Council urging further investigation of the tree roots and claiming that soil moisture issues under the house are a more likely source of the damage than the tree. This warrants further investigation’, said Cr Williams.

‘This tree predates the arrival of European settlers in the

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area. Apart from items such as centuries-old fish traps, these ancient trees are some of the most significant heritage items in the shire. They should be protected on that basis.

‘I think all councillors are mindful of the fact that our insurer has accepted a claim for damage and denied future liability unless this tree is removed. But if that assessment is wrong, we should challenge it on behalf of our community’, said Cr Williams.

Insurers don’t value heritage He told The Echo it was ‘a difficult issue – we’ve been

placed in a difficult position with our insurer. They don’t value heritage. This in my view is a significant item of heritage – we don’t have old buildings, we have old trees.’

While the date of the extraordinary meeting is still to be determined by the general manager, Cr Williams said he expects it to be ‘within next couple of weeks’.

‘At the meeting last Thursday we lost the vote six to three to remove the tree but the mayor’s vote will change things. Whether that changes other councillors’ votes – I hope so but there is no commitment at this point.

‘We will talk with the

other councillors – there has already been some discussion last night.’

Sherrie Yeomans of Castle Drive Fig Protectors took to Facebook on Monday to celebrate the reprieve.

‘We would like to thank the arborists, the team of passionate locals, the mayor David Wright for hearing us, the Indigenous elders, the councillors, the Lowrys for their patience in making sure all issues are investigated, the community for jumping on board.’

But she added, ‘This is one step, there are still more to go.

This stop work has occurred through new evidence coming to light, from the arborists and the team of passionate locals’ A group of locals gathered at the tree for an impromptu celebration on Monday.

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The whiff of optimism over legal cannabis Paul Bibby

For more than 20 years the intricately designed stickers sat, carefully wrapped, on Geoff Williams’s bookshelf, waiting to be released into the world.

Featuring a tongue-incheek depiction of a gumnut baby smoking a joint, they were designed by the local artist as cannabis packaging – a subtly subversive homage to the campaign for legalisation.

The stickers were discovered by Williams’s son, Sam, as the family sifted through the artist’s studio following his death in 2015.

‘He said that there was a feeling at the time that it would be potentially legalised,’ Sam says.

‘Something was in the air and people felt like there might be a breakthrough.

‘He had strong feelings about it – scoffing at politicians who talked about the “rule of law” and bringing the whole thing back to the police enforcing oppressive laws in a “free society’.’’

This week, two-and-ahalf decades after Williams finished the work, attention is again focused on the fight to legalise cannabis as locals prepare for the twenty-sixth annual MardiGrass protest and gathering in Nimbin.

Though the type of breakthrough Geoff Williams and others dreamed of still seems a long way off, MardiGrass organisers like Andrew Kavasilas feel momentum is building once again.

‘We’ve got hemp-seed food finally commercially available and the debate over medicinal cannabis has never

Cannabis packaging by the late artist Geoff Williams

been hotter,’ says Mr Kavasilas, from the Hemp Embassy.

‘The public is there – it’s ready for change. What we don’t have is the politicians and the media owners with the backbone to say “this war [on cannabis] has failed’.’’

Politically, the debate over legalisation has been brought back onto the agenda in the past fortnight by the Greens.

On April 17 they became the first party with seats in federal parliament to call for full legalisation of cannabis for Australian adults.

‘Governments around the world are realising that prohibition of cannabis causes more harm than it prevents,’ Greens leader Richard di Natale said in announcing the policy.

‘It’s time Australia joined them and legalised cannabis for adult use.’

The Greens have proposed that a special government agency be made responsible for the production and sale of cannabis, saying this would guarantee quality and take distribution ‘out of the hands of criminal dealers’.

Predictably, the backlash from the major parties and

Woman charged with firing rifle at two people A woman has been charged after allegedly firing a rifle at two people near Mullum.

About 3pm on Tuesday April 24, a 54-year-old woman allegedly armed with an air rifle fired it at a 32-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man at a unit on Main Arm Road.

The woman and man fled to another unit before the older woman followed and allegedly pointed the rifle at them and a 39-year-old woman. Noone was injured as a result.

The woman was arrested and taken to Byron Bay Police Station where she was charged with stalk/intimidate x3, use unauthorised firearm, possess unauthorised firearm and firearm likely to injure.

the mainstream medical establishment began within minutes of di Natale’s announcement.

Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and opposition leader Bull Shorten categorically ruled out supporting the policy as did the Australian Medical Association, meaning it will almost certainly remain little more than a topic for debate.

The major parties have shown somewhat greater willingness to move on the issue of medicinal cannabis.

Last month, in response to the absurdly long time taken to process medicinal cannabis requests, federal and state governments agreed to streamline the system.

Under the new regime, a patient only needs approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration rather than from both that body and the health department in their state or territory.

Federal health minister Greg Hunt boasted that it would cut waiting times to just 48 hours.

However, as one long-time medicinal cannabis campaigner quipped, this is likely

to mean ‘nobody can have it in two days, instead of nobody can have it in three months’.

Recognising that the vast majority of medicinal cannabis users access the products through the black market, NSW Labor has just reintroduced a bill under which registered patients could buy blackmarket cannabis without fear of prosecution.

But premier Gladys Berejiklian and her coalition colleagues have stubbornly refused to support the shift, meaning that most medicinal cannabis users are just one roadside drug test away from prosecution.

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Andrew Kavasilas says the impact of the police presence on those attending will come down to the police’s attitude.

‘If they decide to stick to the letter of the law and inflict as much harm as possible, that’s really a backward step,’ he says.

‘But we recognise that a lot of the time the individual police are the meat in the sandwich. They can see that the MardiGrass is a peaceful event 99 per cent of the time, but they have their orders from the hierarchy and of course they have to enforce those orders.

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Dear resident This may not be applicable to you now, but given the massive increase in real estate value and developer interest in this region, here’s some helpful info to consider should you be facing a large-scale inappropriate development application (DA) in your neighbourhood.

It could be a proposal that massively increases the density of dwellings on your street, or could be a proposal that aims to attract visitors to an event site. A DA lodged that is valued at over $20m will be decided by the Joint Regional Planning Panel, but mostly Council are the determining authority.

Council’s only obligation is to advise immediate neighbours of any DA submission, and advertise it with a few lines in a newspaper.

Currently, The Byron News (Murdoch’s NewsCorp) carries Council notices for DAs. If those immediately affected neighbours are absent or aren’t bothered, the DA proposal moves quickly. Two weeks’ public notice is the standard timeframe, unless you make an extension request in writing to staff.

Four weeks in total appears standard to write your submission, and when you consider that the developer has paid experts who have prepared theirs over months in secret, it does appear unfair and inequitable.

Everyone in the surrounding area needs to be letterbox dropped with the DA info and signatures and contacts collated. Call a meeting, draft and share submissions, ask who knows a town planner and associated experts such as engineers. Lobby councillors.

Lodging large, inappropriate DAs with Council also does not adequately meet community expectations, especially for the notso-computer savvy elderly. These DAs are often unnecessarily long, and as a PDF, some are unsearchable. It’s not uncommon to be faced with a bundled file size so large it is almost impossible to download from the internet.

Additionally DA applicants are able to add further reports and information after the public submission process, but that is often as a response to issues raised in submissions or by councillors at the Planning Review Committee. That committee is another check and balance in this process before the crucial councillor vote.

Those unfamiliar with reports such as geotechnical, statements of environmental effects, civil engineering and ecology reports, erosion and sediment control plans and stormwater management plans will feel overwhelmed. That’s why finding help immediately is so important.

This all appears unfair to non-planning expert residents and it is – NSW planning laws largely favour development at all cost, because growth is the main metric applied to measure wealth creation.

Generally from a developer’s point of view, the only framework they apply is what Council will seriously consider. But that doesn’t stop them from lobbing a proposal that appears way overscale and out of character with the surrounding area. There is no requirement to engage with residents prior. The ‘shock and awe’ approach is intended to grab as much as possible, but the strategy is to then reduce the DA’s size to what will still make a profitable project.

Residents opposing unwanted development can argue the need for neighbourhood character considerations under section 79c of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Council’s Local Environment Plan (LEP), Development Control Plans (DCPs) and settlement, residential, rural and heritage strategies all outline how communities want their neighbourhoods to be.

And these ‘instruments’ all count if it lands in court.

Surprisingly, a judge can favour residents if a council did not provide a clear intent/strategy for the area. Presently, Council is still preparing a residential strategy and are awaiting state approval for their revised rural strategy. For more info visit www.byron.nsw.gov.au.

As Tex Perkins crooned, ‘Better get a lawyer, son.’

You could add a town planner and an engineer and a hydrologist…

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orrelation is not causation. The scientific method instructs us that events that may often occur simultaneously or in close succession are not necessarily connected, let alone actually resulting in one another.

So it is probably no more than coincidence that Newspoll usually seems to improve for the government when parliament is not sitting, and to get better still when Malcolm Turnbull is out of the country.

After all, we are constantly assured that our current prime minister is the last, best hope for the coalition, so it would seem logical to display him as frequently as possible in the most media-friendly circumstances, and nothing attracts the commentariat like question time in the House of Representatives.

And yet a disillusioned and dysfunctional backbench is increasingly coming to the conclusion that Turnbull is in fact part of the problem; that the voters have simply stopped listening to him.

They fear that the punters feel positive relief when their leader shuts up, when the confected outrage, the bullshit and bluster, the schoolboy taunts about Bill Shorten cease for a couple of weeks while they take stock.

And when they do, the news is not too horrible: wages are still down in the cesspool, but there are signs that things might finally improve, and that no thanks to the politicians, the increase in commodity profits and hence company taxes means that there will be tax relief for some real people as opposed to the corporate geniuses who are bringing us the Royal Commission.

Thus, Scott Morrison can make a virtue out of his latest backflip, and claim that the universal Medicare levy rise to pay for the NDIS is really not needed after all and can instead be tossed into the basket of goodies

he is preparing for the budget.

In some ways this looks more like desperation than serious policy; the Medicare levy needs to be raised as a more or less politically painless measure, not just to secure the NDIS but to help fund the ballooning cost of our health system overall. Of course, nominating a tax rise for a designated purpose is always a con; all tax goes into consolidated revenue for Morrison and his apparatchiks to dole out wherever and whenever they feel inclined.

However that has not stopped Morrison, Turnbull and many of their lesser acolytes saying that the new tax was absolutely necessary to save the

In some ways this looks more like desperation than serious policy

by Mungo MacCallum NDIS from the penury from which Julia Gillard’s government had consigned it and that Shorten was leaving the blind, the crippled, the halt and the lame to die in misery if he did not endorse it.

We now know that this was not true, that the funding was always a matter of priorities, and given that the levy had no hope of passing the senate in its original form, it was sensible politics to dump it.

There are enough distractions already, as the daily horror stories from the Royal Commission continue to unfold, and will likely do so right up to the election.

And on this front Turnbull is doing the best he can, but frankly it isn’t all that much.

His fallback position seems to be that he initially resisted the inquiry because he wanted to put other reforms in place first; thus the forgettable tweaking of ASIC, APRA, and the lectures

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Turnbull has at last admitted that delaying it, mainly because it was the idea of the Greens, then adopted by Labor, was a mistake, but it seems that he is still unsure what to do next. For starters, who is to pay and for what?

It is now being argued by the remaining supporters of the wayward banks that inflicting drastic penalties on them would be a form of overkill: either they would simply pass on the costs to their hapless customers or they would have to reduce their dividends to their innocent shareholders.

But hang on, are the shareholders really so innocent?

Presumably they knew the banks were bastards – everyone else did – when they invested their hard-earned savings. But they hoped for rewards, and for a long time they got them. But now, as it has emerged that the banks were involved in fraud, theft, perjury and heaven knows what

other shenanigans, it appears that at least some of those welcome dividends were the proceeds of crime – the shareholders were the receivers of stolen goods.

No-one is seriously suggesting that shareholders should give them back, but perhaps they could be persuaded to accept a small haircut in the immediate aftermath.

Similarly, the apologists want to separate the Commission from Morrison’s cherished corporate tax cuts: we should not, they tell us sternly, think of imposing some kind of morality tax. Well, actually almost all our laws are based on morality – or at least we thought they were; their aim is to protect the public from harm in various forms. That is why we put ordinary criminals (but seldom corporate ones) in jail.

So the withdrawal of a huge tax bonanza could be seen as a hefty fine for misconduct, which seems entirely legitimate.

And this dilemma will remain the heart of the budget: can Turnbull afford to give the impression that he is rewarding the banks? Next week’s budget will tell the story – and also the next Newspoll.

And the debate that follows will show us whether the glimmers of hope that appeared while Turnbull was overseas will translate into a genuine recovery. And if the past is any guide, the mob will not be impressed if Turnbull reverts to form and uses parliament as a platform for his Kill Bill strategy.

If he does, and the following Newspolls mark him down, then the backbenchers may decide that he is unable to change by himself, so perhaps they will reluctantly have to act in sheer self-preservation.

Correlation is not causation, but there are definitely times when absence makes the heart grow fonder. And, it can appear, make Newspoll kinder.

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to the banking executives, all proving in the end to have been completely ineffectual.

But the point is that if Turnbull was determined to push ahead with them, there was nothing to stop him from starting up the Royal Commission at the same time.

Only last week Morrison introduced serious legislation while the Commission was sitting: there was no suggestion that he should have to wait until it produced its findings. And during the previous Royal Commission into the unions, the government was celebrating the new laws it was introducing with no restraint at all.

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Road shame After 30 years in Byron Bay I moved to Cairns. On recently returning to the Bay I went to the Council office in Mullumbimby and enquired why the Byron Shire roads are some of the worst in the country with deep potholes and patches over patches?

I was rudely told that it is because the Bay area receives so much rain, then ignored.

Using rain as an excuse is utter rubbish and merely a cover-up for a council with their heads in the sand as the Cairns Shire is much bigger and gets twice as much rain, yet its roads are excellent and you would have to look hard to find any potholes.

I strongly suggest that councillors quickly hire a north Queensland road foreman to teach their road crew how to actually build and repair roads, because they have no idea.

Darrell Mcdowall Cairns

Vegan yoga retreat Does Mark Franklyn think we’re all airy-fairy idiots in Mullumbimby? In his ad in

last week’s Echo he says his proposal for a vegan yoga retreat, that he says would have a potential maximum capacity of 300 guests but in my opinion would be capable of accommodating 2,800 people, would only be open to people who are on ‘the inner journey.’ What does that mean, and who will monitor if they pass his test?

It is for ‘the seeker of the truth.’ Give us a break. Isn’t it for capital gain?

Mullumbimby probably has more yoga rooms than Byron Bay. All of them small, friendly concerns run by good local people honestly earning a living?

But what about the people who live in Mullumbimby.

We’ve already had to complain to the police about noise coming from an event held on the site, Mr Franklyn. You live far enough away from the site so it doesn’t affect you.

The most beautiful thing about Mullumbimby is it’s peace and quiet. That’s why we live here. I am not against development. Places grow, fair enough. But it is outra-

geous that a developer would happily ruin the ambience of a unique little village for yet more bucks in the bank, and use the ‘spiritual’ platform to justify such a ‘vision’.

If Mr Franklyn really wants to make, as he says in his ad ‘a personal response to a traumatic world and contribution to the wellness movement’, then he should avoid traumatising the people of Mullumbimby and plan his large-scale developments in an appropriate area. Om Shanti!

Magenta Appel-Pye Mullumbimby

Defending demons It was recently reported that Airbnb spokesperson Brent Thomas claims that mayor Simon Richardson is ‘demonising his Shire’s residents turning to home sharing to make a little extra income’.

Harsh words from a representative of a multinational company that pays no corporate tax in Australia.

Mayor Richardson is accurately portraying the negative effect of Airbnb on our com-

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munity. Similar detrimental impacts have been documented in other countries.

Six months ago there were 2,650 Airbnb listings representing 17 per cent of the Byron Shire’s housing stock.

The reality is that 70 per cent of these listings represent whole homes, many owned by absentee owners.

Brent Thomas should do some research. Two years ago Byron Council changed the LEP to allow for one bedroom in a home to be holiday let as long as the owner is present. This allows for Airbnb’s ‘Mums and Dads’ to undertake true home sharing.

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The EPA was advised there was a phosphorous exceedence of 0.02mg/L. The reason given was, ‘Large rainfall event on 1 January 2015 caused a washout of the bioreactor which impacted on the biological phosphorus removal process.’

On 1.1.15 Bureau of Meteorology recorded 80mm of rain. Prior to that 106.8mm had fallen over the previous five days and inflow to the STP was either well above or near its design capacity. On 1.1.15 the computer recording inflow broke down and no continued on next page

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Given the high inflow figures, I would have thought phosphorous would have been diluted rather than exceed the licence?

Yet Council’s report to The Echo (18 April) was a 250mm rainfall event in a short period of time, coupled with a design flaw.

Patricia Warren Brunswick Heads

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I was sad to learn of the death of Tuppy Lang, among the longest longtime Echo drudges, but happy to know she was supported by her wonderful children Yana and Shey, the pride of her life.

Tuppy was one of the last of the red-hot typesetters and truly dedicated to her craft.

Over many years it was my privilege, as an editor of The Echo, to commiserate with her on the decline of the English language and to rejoice with her when Roger Federer won a grand slam.

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by Ian Rogers This week’s velvet revolution in Armenia, which caused the resignation of long-time president Serzh Sargysyan, is likely to have serious effects on the chess world.

Sargysyan was also head of the Armenian Chess Federation and had presided over – and celebrated with – three triumphant Olympic chess teams.

In 2011, with Sargysan’s support, Armenia became the first country to include chess as a compulsory part of the school curriculum, for children aged six to eight.

However, this year, after a decade as president of Armenia, Sargysyan had sought to evade term limits by transferring all the president’s powers to the prime minister and giving himself that job. The resultant mass demonstrations, which began building in numbers soon after Sargysyan returned from being a guest of honour at the Berlin Candidates tournament, culminated in Sargysyan’s resignation last week.

A few days earlier, many of the top grandmasters in Armenia, including national hero Levon Aronian, had written an open

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letter congratulating Sargysyan on becoming prime minister and urging support for him. His support for Sargysyan is no surprise, given the warm relationship between the two. (Aronian’s thengirlfriend, now wife, Australian Olympian Arianne Caoili, had at one time been an advisor to President Sargysyan and was last year appointed as an economic advisor to the prime minster.)

Aronian also supported Sargysyan’s generally pro-Russian foreign policy, saying, ‘I believe that the history of our country is connected with Russia, whether we like it or not. Therefore, I believe that our road, our historical path, must be connected with Russia.’ With the upcoming parliamentary elections likely to be won by forces strongly opposed to Sargysyan, it is hard to predict how serious the consequences for chess, and for Aronian personally, may be.

The chess in schools experiment, which was hoped might provide some long-term data on whether learning chess does indeed have positive effects on results in other school subjects, could be abandoned.

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As the Greens have supposedly been aware of a damning 1985 senate inquiry about the cruelty of live animal exports, why has it taken them so long to insist on the implementation of the ‘transition period’ for farmers?

This cruel live export policy should be stopped immediately and the party would gain more kudos and community respect if it pursued this line.

The fact that the Greens are trying to get some traction and political credibility on this policy by ‘doing the

right thing’ now after more than 30 years is pathetic.

When will the Greens start getting serious, show compassion and have some guts and real leadership instead of waffling on about boutique meat producers etc?

Dear Tamara, do your job, take the lead on this issue, demand real political bipartisanship to stop this inhumane trade.

Rod Murray Ocean Shores

Selling doubt The fossil-fuel lobby continues to fuel doubt about global warming, but at least the deniers now generally agree that warming is happening...

Whew, that’s progress!

But the purveyors of doubt now focus on whether greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels cause the warming. A superficial argument is that CO2 has only increased by a tiny 140 parts per million and that is way too small to warm the planet.

140 parts per million is 1.4 parts per 10,000; but one degree centigrade is an increase of our temperature that is about 3000c above absolute zero temperature (absolute zero temperature is -2730C).

One part in 300 is about 33 parts per 10,000 temperature change.

So what scientists are saying is that 1.4 parts per 10,000 increase in CO2 is producing 33 parts per 10,000 increase in air temperature.

It feels quite reasonable when you see it expressed that way. It is an amplification of only about 20:1, that is not unusual in nature.

The underlying thermodynamic equations, which have been regularly shown

to be correct throughout the universe, and in millions of lab experiments, confirm this impact of CO2 and other greenhouse gases on air temperature is as expected.

The heat’s on Man, now it’s time to cool it before we burn out!

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Who pays?

Figures released by the ATO state that 600 of Australia’s largest companies pay no tax; One-third of people earning more than one million dollars pay little or no tax. Wealthy Australians can negatively gear multiple investment properties and pay minimal or no capital gains and income tax and can also own large share portfolios and amazingly, receive taxpayerfunded franking credits.

The Turnbull government has attacked small business, superannuants, self-funded retirees and governmentfunded pensioners to the point where many are no longer eligible for a Medicare card to help with vital medication. Families with children, university students and shift workers are relying on penalty rates, all because the government have a budget out of control.

Now if these two sides of Australian life sound contradictory, it’s because they are.

We now have a government that’s declared war on society’s less well off and condones unfair tax policy that benefits the big end of town.

This government inherited a sizeable deficit as a result of the GFC that saved this country from a damaging recession, and within four years of taking office have irrespon-

netdaily.net.au sibly managed to treble it, a fact they continually attempt to conceal.

Maybe that banana republic Paul Keating once warned us about is finally about to become a reality.

Keith Duncan Pimlico

Koala extinction The future survival of NSW koalas is on the line. Under the current government, slim legal protections have been removed and there are no barriers to habitat destruction.

The destruction of this nationally significant population at Wardell by the Pacific Highway upgrade is legally covered under state significant infrastructure legislation ensuring there are no public interest legal options to challenge it.

SEPP 44 for koala habitat protection is now being redrafted with language that will ensure zero legal options and habitat protection.

This is in spite of the fact that every submission to the Department of Planning and Environment opposed the changes to SEPP 44.

The Local Land Amendment Act will allow massive clearing of koala habitat on private land, the last stronghold of koalas in NSW along with the north coast forests. At the federal level, a Common Assessment Method (CAM) was signed in 2015. The CAM provides for the national listing of a species at one level, resulting in the prohibition of upgrading threatened koala populations in NSW to endangered.

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Articles Join the BioBlitz and discover aquatic mysteries Story & photo Mary Gardner

On the 12th of May 2018 (low tide 11.36 am), take a few minutes and help track down the elusive mysterious highly prized wild shellfish reefs and beds somewhere near you. Whether you are on the coast from the Brunswick to the Richmond, or along any waterway large or small going inland, use the free phone app to photograph any oysters, mussels, pipi, clams and burrowing clams you find. It’s our region’s First Wild Shellfish BioBlitz.

This Shellfish BioBlitz is an aquatic variation of the 24-hour wildlife censuses all done by volunteers. The first census was 1996 in the United States.

Now, BioBlitzes are popular all around the world because citizens and specialists are equally thrilled with the discoveries made.

In this region, the Wild Shellfish BioBlitz might solve some longstanding critical mysteries. The first is the Curious Case of the Last Refuges. Once the coast and waterways of this region held millions of wild shellfish: three species of oysters, six species of freshwater mussels and one marine, at least several freshwater clam species plus five marine. Since the 1800s, these shellfish experienced large prolonged harvests, drastically changed conditions on land and in the water as well as pollution of every sort. Today, where are the survivors? There must be at least a few somewhere.

Another is the Mystery of the Missing Oyster Species. So many stories float around this region about the flat oyster also known as the mud oyster Ostrea angasi. These are similar to the highly prized European Ostrea edulis now also grown in the United States. There is only single known wild flat oyster reef in Tasmania. The species is of special interest to the global gourmet market. Is there any truth to the anecdotes about flat oysters in our region?

What about The Adventure of the Leaf Oysters? They were seen attached to

mangrove trees, aerial roots and spreading across the muddy surfaces. That’s how these Isognomos ephippium are also called tree oysters. Where are they?

Of great cultural and historical significance is The Adventure of the Burrowing Clams. These Teredinidae should be found in submerged deadwood in coastal wetlands and intermittenly closed and open lakes and lagoons (ICOLLs). Aboriginal people of the east coast cultivated their favourite species. They carried the long thin animals from one place to the next, inoculating submerged logs of dead Causarina (she-oaks).

As a courtesy, Aboriginal people in this region offered burrowing clams as delicacies to visitors. They sent them as gifts to as far south as the land of Eora (now Sydney). British colonialists disparaged them as ‘mangrove worms’ and refused to eat them. But other settlers around the world prize them as ‘long oysters’. So where are any burrowing clams?

The Problem of the Pipi is one repeated all along the east Australian coast since the 1800s. For millennia, Aboriginal people prized these surf clams Donax deltoides as food. They collected the shells in middens metres high and kilometres long, using these as caches

for tools and special items as well as burial sites.

Here from 1880s to 1970s, pipi endured the tailings of gold mining and the brute force of sand mining. They were crushed by vehicles driven across beaches. Rock walls eroded the soft sands they needed. Finally, they were subjected to heavy harvesting, an activity without quotas until 2007. In 2018, where are any pipi?

The last mystery About The Rare Word is one a little outside of our region.

The Aboriginal word Yamba means abalone. Does anyone know of the whereabouts or anecdotes about this prized shellfish from around the Clarence or anywhere further north?

So these are just six mysteries of the aquatic world around us. Collect your family and friends and join the BioBlitz.

Together, we might find a few more clues.

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What if it’s not? What if there is no medical evidence to support depression as a chemical imbalance? What if depression is something more complex, something bigger, something more obvious. What if the epidemic of depression was a response to our modern world?

What if, as Hari puts it in his latest book Lost Connections: Uncovering the real causes of depression – and the

unexpected solutions, depression is in fact a form of grief – for our lives not being as they should? What if it is a form of grief for the connections we have lost, yet still need?

Forty per cent of the world are suffering from depression; and one in five Americans, one in ten people in Australia, are taking antidepressants at any given time. With so much reliance on antidepressants as the magical serotonin-increasing wonder drug, then why aren’t people getting better?

This basic question formed the underlying thesis for Johann Hari’s exhaustive and probing research that sees him travel across the world to investigate experiments in Baltimore, an Amish community in Indiana, and an uprising in Berlin.

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Johann Hari, author of Lost Connections: Uncovering the real causes of depression – and the unexpected solutions.

‘When I was a teenager I explained to my doctor that I had this pain that was leaking out of me and my doctor told me a story about why I felt this way. He told me that scientists have discovered my feeling was due to low seratonin in my brain and all I needed to do was take this feel-good chemical. I did and I felt a lot better. But then the pain came back. So I went to the doctor and upped the dose. I felt better, but it returned. So I went to the doctor and upped the dose. This was how the cycle continues,’ says Hari.

‘Part of the problem is that my doctor thought my depression was all in my head, that it was a chemical imbalance in my brain. What I discovered on this journey is that there are nine causes of anxiety and depression and most are factors around the way we live and what has happened to us: it’s not in our heads.’

While Hari did eventually step himself down off the 60mg daily dose of antidepressants he was on, he’s not objecting to the use of drugs to manage depression.

‘My objection is to the

story that we have been told,’ he says. ‘What you say to a person when you say depression is a chemical imbalance in their minds is that their pain has no meaning, that it is a glitch in the program. But your pain does have meaning.

You are responding to things in your life that make you feel that way. You are not a machine with broken parts.

‘Everyone knows you have physical needs like air, water and food, but there is equally strong evidence that we have psychological needs – like belonging, having a sense of a future that makes sense, feeling valued, feeling that we are good at something, feeling loved and connected and safe.

As a culture we have become less good at meeting these needs’.

It is the nine causes of depression that Hari so carefully unpacks in his book. This is no new-age self-help text, not ‘depression porn’ as he calls it in his introductory chapter; this is a carefully researched book by a man who is not just a journalist and an author but a social scientist. All of Hari’s assertions are supported by

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give us meaning, more like a hologram of those things.’

Technology hasn’t caused depression, Hari believes, but simply added fuel to the fire.

‘Since the internet arrived – a lot of the nine factors I talk about were already supercharged by then. The internet arrives and it looks a lot like what we have lost. But it’s not.

The relationship between social media and social life is like the relationship between porn and sex. I’m not anti-porn, it meets an itch but it doesn’t meet the deeper needs.’

According to Hari the nine disconnections that cause depression and anxiety are: disconnection from meaningful work, disconnection from other people, from meaningful values, from childhood trauma, from status and respect, from the natural world, from a hopeful and secure future; and the role of genes and brain changes.

So what is the path back to wellness? Hari is optimistic.‘I think the path out of depression and anxiety for the culture and society we live in lies with reconnection to meaningful values, the natural world, childhood trauma, its deep forms of reconnection.

‘Depression is a signal – the fact one in five Americans and one in ten Australians have to drug themselves to get through the day shows that we have stop pathologising the illness and see that it’s a signal that there is something wrong with the way we are living.’

It’s time to reconnect.

Johann Hari is one of the key speakers for the upcoming Sydney Writers Festival.

He will be in Byron Bay for the Byron Writers Festival on Friday 11 May at the Byron Community Centre at 6pm. Tickets are $20/25 on www.byroncentre.com.au.

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research and data. What he does in Lost Connections is powerfully draw the lines between data and the outcomes to create a bigger picture of why so many people are experiencing depression.

Hari believes it’s no surprise we have increases in depression when you look at the alarming statistics around workplace satisfaction. Eightyseven per cent of people in Australia don’t like their work.

‘The key factor’ says Hari ‘is that you have no control. You just do what you are told.

‘These people are more likely to get depressed or die of a stress-related heart attack.

You need to feel your life has meaning.’

Hari also tracks the consumerist drives of capitalism for engineering deep dissatisfaction and depression inducing materialism.

‘The more you think life is about money and status and how you look to other people the more likely you are to be depressed and anxious.’

Lost Connections saw Hari spend three years travelling, researching and interviewing many of the subjects for his book face to face.

‘It was important to meet people and talk to them about the work they have done.’

One of the extraordinary places Hari went was the first ever IT Rehab centre in the US. ‘The patients were disproportionally young men obsessed with World of Warcraft and multi-player gaming. You have to ask yourself what do these young men get from their games? They get a sense of identity, they get a sense of tribe, they get a sense they can roam around, they get a sense of status, and in a way I came to think what they get is like a parody of those things that

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Letters continued from page 12 upgrade the population of koalas in Port Stephens to endangered, the CAM ensured the Scientific Committee decision was overturned.

Public concern over the looming extinction of koalas is lacking and unless koalas become an election issue in March, there’s a strong likelihood that the only koalas remaining will be in hospitals and in tiny numbers on habitat patches.

Sue Arnold Australians for Animals

Radioactive Byron My aim is to inform the public of their rights concerning the issue of radioactive tailings.

In April this year I received a telephone call from Mr Budd at the EPA informing me that radioactive material was removed from the Mercato site and taken to Queensland. I asked him to send me a hard copy of a report related to same. It never arrived. I continue to pursue the EPA for this information.

Public notices should have been issued giving the public the right to choose when to go to town, shop etc in relation to the removal of radioactive tailings.

We’ve learnt that the lower

fill could be used in development. There is no guarantee that some radioactive leeching has not occurred.

While this could be seen as a whitewash by the EPA I find myself reflecting on the manner in which crony infections occur in government agencies, or let us say the manner in which ‘Yes Minister’ attitudes abound when the public seek to know/enact their rights.

We learn that ‘there were very low radioactive results’ It is stated, ‘That there was a limited area of exceedance of several times the residential criteria.’

Why were the public not given the chance to also employ an independent scientist on this most dangerous matter? ‘Trust me’ is just not a good enough answer Mr Developer!

We can only hope that toxic tailings/polluted soils did not become windborne.

Without rigid adherence to protocol the public have every right to be deeply concerned and continue investigation. Can Council please inform the public on the protocol needed for public safety when dealing with such potential carcinogenic waste?

Jo Faith Newtown

Use the rail corridor I’m trying to understand how supporters of the train option will actually get to and from the stations.

Imagine you have children, want to do some shopping and visit friends in Suffolk park. Most people are time poor and car centric so I can’t believe that once a person is in their car to drive to the train and then wait for the next one to arrive (they missed the first one owing to a nappy change) that they not will just drive anyway.

Okay you managed to get on the train with the three other people that have all day to get to Bangalow and back.

Oh but you want to visit a friend? There goes the better part of a 20-dollar note to get to Suffolk and the same amount back again.

Now you’ve spent a whole day doing what should only take a few hours. You decided to get some groceries from Woolies so now you’ve got the kids, groceries and a nappy that needs changing again plus the drive back home.

I was fortunate enough to chat with Louise Doran about this topic and even though she lives in Ocean Shores her plans are to use her pegs to be able to access the train.

So how many trips a week

or a year is someone we all know as a train supporter going on the above journey?

Cyclists can and do ride in all weather conditions, day and night. We commute, do our shopping and ride for the simple pleasure of being outside. We simply have no safe place for our activities.

Shared paths with pedestrians is a joke and insult as well as dangerous for both.

Motor vehicles don’t like sharing our potholed roads so the simplest and best way to get around within a 5–20km radius of town goes without support from our ‘green’ council.

Fill up the buses with paying customers, show that people will use public transport and I may believe that a rail service might work. But I was here when a train was operating without many, if any, paying customers.

Do some research on the trails in other areas that have been a great success for the little forgotten towns like Billinudgel or Mooball or Eltham.

So many people would love to have a safe place for them and their families to get some much-needed exercise and outdoor time together.

Jay Carney Mullumbimby

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Mullumbimby release snapped up by locals After a two-year wait, fifteen new home sites were released on 9 April at Tallowood Ridge in Mullumbimby.

Nine of these were snapped up in the first two weeks, six by locals including former locals who had moved away. The other buyers hailed from Sydney, Brisbane and regional New South Wales.

We spoke to Adam Mangleson from Chincogan Real Estate to get a handle on what’s happening. ‘This is not a new product,’ he said. ‘The first residents purchased at Tallowood Ridge in 2011 and since that time the neighbourhood has become a cherished community. Those who live here encourage other family members and friends to buy in.

I have experienced firsthand the benefits of buying land and building homes at Tallowood Ridge.’ It’s not the easiest, according

to Mangleson, to develop new land within the Byron Shire, so when these opportunities come they are gratefully received by locals.

It has often been quoted that the Byron Shire is home to more creative professionals per capita than anywhere else in our country.

This is amplified at Tallowood Ridge, home to arguably the fastest internet in Australia. ‘It’s silicon valley in the hills,’ said Mangleson. ‘A lot of our clients are creative thinkers.

They choose the lifestyle without sacrificing income.’ Andrew Wadsworth and his wife Maggie purchased at Tallowood Ridge in 2012, when they moved to Mullumbimby

from Perth with their young family. ‘There is a strong community spirit in Tallowood that can be seen with the many kids playing

together in the street and friendly waves and chats as we go for walks along the ridge and down to the sportsfields,’ said Andrew, who runs a home-based IT company. ‘Some community members have started using shared public spaces to grow food, which is really good to see. The protection of the large trees along the ridge and replanting of natives along the creek has been integral to why we love where we live.’ Taking a drive around the neighbourhood, the diversity of homes and residents is refreshing. ‘There is a wonderful selection of homes,’ said Mangleson. ‘The developers don’t put restrictive covenants on to owners; they let the individual decide what suits them rather than dictating

design terms.’ The overall price of purchasing land and building is significantly better than buying an existing home, according to Mangleson. ‘Building still remains the best option to get the most amount of property for your money,’ he said. ‘People are amazed at the homes you can have. And the relative affordability – for example renovations are almost double per square metre than a new build.

So people choose to sell their existing older home they have outgrown or that may be in need of repair, and walk into a more substantial, energy-efficient, comfortable home. ‘And they often come out with change. It’s often even more affordable to build than to rent.’ Five home sites remain at Tallowood Ridge. www.tallowoodridge.com.au

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Lease Price: $590pw

Available for lease is this Prime Retail Space in Bangalow Village on Byron Street.

Approximately 40 square metres of space consisting of shop floor and storeroom. Light & bright with high ceilings, downlighting, air-conditioning & floating wooden floors.

Included in the rent is the electricity/water & rates. The tenant must connect own phone & internet.

The owner is seeking a long-term tenant for this property. $590 per week (Including GST) Available Now

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Sitting on approximately 5 acres is the perfect opportunity to become a part of Federal’s vibrant community. The kitchen has recently been updated and is fitted with gas cooking, range hood, plus plenty of cupboard & bench space. The dining area is open & flows through to the carpeted lounge. All bedrooms are carpeted, the master has access to outside plus bedrooms 2 & 3 have built-ins. The bathroom is original & has a separate toilet. There is a front covered timber verandah, perfect for entertaining, & an in-ground concrete saltwater pool. Outside offers a 9m x 6m Colorbond shed plus a large 9 bay bus shed.

Town water is connected and there is a 20,000L water tank. There is approximately 100 macadamia trees. There are 2 road frontages & the school bus picks the kids up from the gate. Just down the road is the village of Federal with the popular Doma Cafe and general store. It is 20 minutes to Byron Bay and 25 minutes to Lismore. This is ideal for families and farmers.

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

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This spacious manufactured and immaculately presented home is located just a short stroll to the lakeside club house, bowling green and swimming pool. With its expansive paved and covered outside entertaining area, this home would ideally suit those who enjoy an outside lifestyle and like to entertain at home.

This home features a full width enclosed entrance porch with a bull-nose roof, spacious tiled open plan living areas with ceiling fans, and reverse cycle air-conditioning.

Two good-sized, carpeted bedrooms with ceiling fans and built-in robes. The spacious 2nd bedroom has its own split-system airconditioner, plus a study nook/office. Master bedroom has a walkin robe and a verandah door opening to the paved patio.

Tiled bathroom comprises a large stylish shower cabinet, a separate toilet and a separate area with vanity unit. Plus, there is a 2nd toilet located in the garage.

A double garage with remote-operated roller door adjoins the home. This energy efficient home has both a solar hot water service and solar panels with an inverter, plus roof insulation.

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A Safe family friendly Street, Tastefully renovated • 3 bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • Separate 1 Bedroom flat • Polished timber floors • Marble kitchen & bathroom bench tops • Big shed & Carport • Outdoor area, manicured grounds • 759m2 could suit affordable housing STCA Sale $1,580,000 View Thur & Sat 11.00 – 11.30am Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

Tucked away, private, secluded & yet right in the heart of Brunswick Heads is one of the most elegant Queenslanders.

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Property Beachside Beauty 14 Strand Avenue, New Brighton 4

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Looking for a solid, well built and beautifully presented beach house? Constructed

by Paron & Philip in 2012 & situated just one street back from the beach, this quality home features pitched high ceiling, modern open plan design and separate guest accommodation, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking and dishwasher. To make the lazy summer days more enjoyable, this property also features outside shower, ceiling fans and air conditioning. Attractive landscaped gardens, established hedges and native plants, other features include stunning timber floors, large double lock up garage with internal access as well as plenty of storage and office with separate entrance.

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Property Open for Inspection BANGALOW REAL ESTATE • 132 Upper Wilsons Creek Rd, Upper Wilsons Creek.

Thu 10.30–11.30am, Sun 10–10.45am ELDERS BANGALOW • 12 Thomas Street, Bangalow. Sat 10–10.30am • 1 Corlis Crescent, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am ELDERS BRUNSWICK HEADS • 14 Strand Avenue, New Brighton. Sat 11–11.30am FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 853 Bangalow Road, Bangalow. Wed 12–12.30pm • 451 Coopers Shoot Road, Coopers Shoot. Thu 1–1.30pm • 31 New City Road, Mullumbimby. Thu 1–1.30pm • 2/43 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay. Thu 2–2.30pm • 2/41 Montwood Drive, Lennox Head. Thu 4–4.30pm • 30 Cedar Crescent, East Ballina. Thu 5–5.30pm • 6/155–159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Fri 10–10.30am • 2/6–8 Daniels Street, Byron Bay. Fri 11–11.30am • 1635–1651 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Fri 12–12.30pm • Lot 2/20 Azalea Street, Mullumbimby. Fri 1–1.30pm • 2/92 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 9–9.30am • 94 Corkwood Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 9–9.30am • 48 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 68 Massinger Street, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 55 Bay Vista Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 10–10.30am • 22 Palm-Lily Crescent, Bangalow. Sat 10–10.30am • 18 Coral Court, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 106 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 30 Cedar Crescent, East Ballina. Sat 10–10.30am • 16 Dinjerra Place, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 2/43 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 123 Yankee Creek Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 3/23 Poinciana Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 2/41 Montwood Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am • 116 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 853 Bangalow Road, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am • 50 Cowper Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 21 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 11–11.30am

• 451 Coopers Shoot Road, Coopers Shoot. Sat 11–11.30am • 2/6–8 Daniels Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 46 Cowper Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 1980 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Sat 12–12.30pm • 211 Old Byron Bay Road, Newrybar. Sat 1–1.30pm • 58 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 1–1.30pm • 31 New City Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 1–1.30pm • 43 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 2–2.30pm • 5/37 Bottlebrush Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 3–3.30pm KATRINA BEOHM REAL ESTATE • 62 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. Sat 10.30am LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS • 5 Bower Street, Brunswick Heads. Thu 11–11.30am • 21 Orana Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 5 Bower Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11–11.30am • 8 Hardy Avenue, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 41 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm • 39 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 12–12.30pm McGRATH BYRON BAY • 34 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 9.30–10am • 7 Cedar Court, Bangalow. Sat 10–10.30am • 51 Prince Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 34/31 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 12 Old Byron Bay Road, Newrybar. Sat 10–10.30am • 9 Coogera Circuit, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am • 231 Fowlers Lane, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am • 16 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 284 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 11/3 Pecan Court, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 14 Hakea Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 33 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 12.30–1pm • 7/19 Teak Lane, Federal. Sat 1–1.30pm RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 7 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 9.30–10am • 4 Elfran Avenue, Pottsville Beach. Sat 10.30–11.30am • 29 Natan Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 4 Wahlooga Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–1pm • 29 Natan Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 12.30–1pm • 11 Pottsville Road, Mooball. Sat 1.30pm–2pm • 124 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 1.30–2.30pm

Fantastically located is this picturesque 2.5 acre property, just 1 km from the heart of Mullumbimby.

- Spacious 4 bedroom home with 3 double rooms with built-in robes. Extra large master bedroom with en-suite and walk in robe.

- Separate lounge and dining. The dining area flows onto the rear entertaining patio that encompasses the tropical gardens.

- Double lock up garage and separate carport.

- Additional renovated 1 bedroom studio with hinterland views and complete privacy.

- 2.5 flat usable acres, veggie gardens, fruit trees, town water and rural views - Multiple garden sheds, solar power and solar hot water.

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- Potential for a secondary dwelling STCA - Ideally positioned on the edge of Mullumbimby, a short walk to Mullumbimby Schools and the town centre.

A property of this calibre and in this location will not last long.

Rental income $1050 per week. Rates $2021.02 p.a Features Self-contained accommodation Contact Scot Fuller on 0401 911 557 to arrange a viewing of this fantastic property

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ELDERS BANGALOW • 152 Nashua Road, Fernleigh

ELDERS BRUNSWICK HEADS • 2/3 Kurringai Way, Ocean Shores. $550pw. 2–2.15pm

ELDERS BRUNSWICK HEADS • 2B Bayside Way, Brunswick Heads • 2 Jones Lane, Middle Pocket FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 2/43 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay • 14 Clavan Street, Ballina. Auction Saturday 9 June 11am • 2/41 Montwood Drive, Lennox Head. $629,000– $679,000 • 50 Cowper Street, Byron Bay. $2,350,000–$2,500,000 • 853 Bangalow Road, Bangalow. $1,950,000 McGRATH BYRON BAY • 284 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby • 7 Cedar Court, Bangalow • 33 Helen Street, South Golden Beach RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 10 Mayes Hill Road, North Tumbulgum • 54 Helen Street, South Golden Beach

Auctions FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 451 Coopers Shoot Road, Coopers Shoot. Auction 19 May • 1980 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Auction Sat 2 June • 14 Clavan Street, Ballina. Auction Sat 9 June 11am McGRATH BYRON BAY • 34 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores onsite 10am

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The double brick home features open plan living with high raked ceilings and polished timber floors. The property is flooded with natural light flowing through all areas. The large wrap around deck opens off the dining area overlooking the established rainforest.

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Price $1,390,000–$1,490,000 Land Area 1.77 ha - Large 3 bay shed, fully insulated and ideal for a workspace or storage for that boat or car - Park like grounds surround the home - Enjoy the sounds of the wildlife with complete privacy - 15 mins to Byron Bay beaches and 40 mins to Gold Coast Airport

Contact Scot Fuller on 0401 911 557 to arrange a viewing of this fantastic property

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Bangalow travel presentation On Tuesday 15 May 2018 at Bangalow Bowlo, Kathryn Watson from Travel Managers will be hosting a travel presentation by a number of firms.

Refreshments will be provided, discounts and specials will be available, and you might win a lucky door prize.

‘I also provide 24/7 support in the event of an emergency while you are away. Having travelled to more than 40 countries worldwide myself, I can both appreciate not only the joys, but also the challenges that my clients may encounter while travelling,’ she says.

‘When designing a holiday, attention to detail is what makes the difference, and that’s where I come in. Taking care of not only the big things, but also the small details that make a holiday truly unique. A website cannot give you this same level of personalised service.’

Presentations will be by: Bunnik Tours: they offer small group tours with a maximum of just 20 passengers, allowing you to connect with people, places and culture and enjoy more immersive experiences that are difficult to access when travelling alone and logistically impossible for a large tour group.

Uniworld: they feature luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, including shore excursions, worldclass cuisine, and personalised hospitality. As the world’s only authentic boutique cruise line Uniworld claims to have

Do you love local food and unique food-farm experiences?

One of the highlights of this year’s Harvest Food Festival will be the inaugural Harvest Food Trail.

Our local food organisation Northern Rivers Food (NRF) says, ‘Part of enjoying the food, is knowing the story… understanding where your food was grown, the sustainable methods used to grow or produce the food, the farmer who grew and brought the food to market or the local baker who lovingly baked the bread. We all love the back story!

‘Harvest Food Trails is a self-drive foodie experience where you can jump into your car and leisurely enjoy the whole farm-to-plate experience. We have a very tasty lineup of local producers, farmers and restaurants who are offering a food and farm experience for you for the whole weekend.’

‘Travel has always been one of my greatest passions,’ says Kathryn, ‘and after many years working as a travel agent on the Sunshine Coast, I recently relocated to Bangalow where I am now operating a mobile service within Bangalow and the Byron Shire.’

Kathryn offers a full range of travel services, including but not limited to flights, accommodation, coach tours, rail, cruises, car hire, sightseeing, travel insurance, and especially tailor-made itineraries.

Harvest Food Festival on now

Download a copy of our Harvest Food Trail and start planning your weekend: https://bit.ly/2K9tdVk. More info: www.harvestfoodfest.org Festival runs over 3–6 May 2018.

impeccable service and more dedicated staff than any other river cruise line, exclusive excursions, and gourmet cuisine. Discover the great rivers of Europe, Russia, India, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Egypt.

Oceania Cruises: they say that there is simply no better way to explore your world than aboard the elegant ships of Oceania Cruises, with unique itineraries featuring the most fascinating destinations and desirable ports throughout the world.

More info: 2pm on Tues 15 May at Bangalow Bowlo, 21 Byron Bay Road, Bangalow RSVP by 10 May to Kathryn Watson, Personal Travel Manager. M: 0412 647 204 Email: Kathryn.Watson@travelmanagers.com.au

Bruno Loubet special dinner

Clean energy Story & photo by S Haslam Feeling a little tired by 3pm on Friday in Byron, I was attracted by the ‘clean energy’ claim for the Yerba Mate drink in Elixiba, near the roundabout off Jonson St. The mate managed to do what the double espressos had failed to do – give me another lift in energy, but make me feel good at the same time.

It’s said to offer the strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate in one beverage. It also came in an interesting ‘plant-like’ glass. Big thumbs up from me.

Elixiba – 10 Feros Arcade, 23 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Plant-based restaurant and bar. www.elixiba.com

After nine years in the UK, celebrated chef Bruno Loubet is back in Queensland and searching for a location to open a cookery school. But first, he joins Harvest for a one-off Wild Harvest dinner exploring and showcasing Australia’s native ingredients.

Head chef Alastair Waddell and forager Peter Hardwick are looking forward to commemorating his return in the humble village of Newrybar.

French chef Bruno Loubet had a successful career in London during the 90s before moving to Queensland in 2002. He is famed for his critically acclaimed restaurants Bruno’s Tables in Toowong, Berardo’s in Noosa, and Baguette in Brisbane (2002–2008), and more recently in London for Bistrot Bruno Loubet and the vegetable-focused Grain Store (2008–2017).

More info: Wednesday 16 May 4 courses for $75 per head + $45 with beverage pairing Ph 6687 2644 www.harvestnewrybar.com.au 18–22 Old Pacific Highway, Newrybar

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Chocolate Lounge

SER y N VIN OW GG ELA TO y Chai y y Coffee y Hot Chocolate y Milkshakes y Chocolates y Fudge y Light meals

1/53 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby 0406 422 465 y www.puremeltchocolate.com

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100,000 bottles of Ink Gin ‘Releasing a colour-infused gin that early in the game was a risk,’ says Paul.

‘The Australian spirits scene was still dominated by traditional international gins, and we had some people in the industry say we should just make a clear gin.

In a small farm shed on a cattle-andcane property by the banks of the Tweed River in northern NSW, history was made this week as Husk Distillers filled the 100,000th bottle of Ink Gin. The world’s first colour-changing gin, a delicious drop, which transforms from royal blue to blush pink when mixed with tonic water by virtue of an organic floral infusion, has been clinked, sipped and shared far and wide since its official release in July 2015.

The Prequel is a pilot batch from Stone & Wood with aromas of passionfruit, pineapple, mango and beer.

Husk Distillers was one of the early movers in the craft distilling scene after the Australian government licensed the small distillery in August 2012.

Beer and Cider Fest

By S Haslam This Saturday the rolling green lawns of the Sun Bistro will be hosting the inaugural Beer and Cider Fest, and to add a touch of formality to last week’s extensive Echo write-up, we can now supply last names for the local organisers: Rob Marston, Paul and John Soady, and Julz Recsei the manager of the Sun Bistro. To add a touch of frivolity, we can also name Shorty Brown as the clown joining the entertainment lineup, that will also include local performers such as Dan Hannaford, as well as food trucks, and of course the actual craft brewers themselves.

‘I’m really excited, it’s going to be a great event,’ says Julz from the Sun Bistro. ‘It’s community oriented; you get the meet the brewers; and it supports the craft and handmade aspect of the industry. The festival is not about a product that is made in a giant factory with no love. On the day you will experience the real personality of the brewers.’

More info: Sat 5 May 11am–5pm Sun Bistro lawns, 61 Bayshore Dr, Byron Bay byronbeerfestival.com.au

‘But for us it was always about being innovative, and capturing the essence of that unusual flower became our goal.’ And so began a period of trials, tasting and testing of botanicals complementary to the flower that ended three years later with the final recipe for the first patented gin.

Wind the clock forward to now, and after picking up a clutch of awards Originally established as a pilot plant for including the Australian Drinks Australia’s first agricole rum distillery, Margot Robbie says cheers to that, Industry’s Best Innovation in Spirits the tiny farm shed soon doubled as a days before her wedding. and featuring as Margot Robbie’s gin laboratory. wedding cocktail, today’s milestone While barrels of Australian agricole is a testament to the hard work and rum from the first cane harvest rested, dedication of the small team at Husk founders Paul Messenger and Mandaley and the enthusiasm of those who embraced the burgeoning Perkins began collecting and extracting essences from a wide Australian fine-spirits industry. array of exotic botanicals.

However, the days of the old shed are numbered as Husk Driven to create a gin that would stand out on any back bar, Distillers prepare to commission a new distillery about 60m they searched near and far for unusual ingredients before along the ridge. becoming captivated by the curious, deep-blue flower of the Due to open in the third quarter this year, the new distillery butterfly pea. will have increased production capacity and a cellar door with Ink from the flower is pH sensitive and changes colour when a focus on experiential learning and discovery, offering tours, mixed with lemon or lime juice. But it’s what happened when tastings and masterclasses. they mixed it with tonic water that made them realise they ‘The little shed will be moved to make way for a carpark and were onto something interesting. that will be a day of mixed emotions for the Husk team,’ says The result, a bright, sparkling, naturally pink G&T seemed to Paul ‘as it is relegated to the rich pages of history of the pretty pop out of the glass. Ink Gin was a bold gin that entered the village of Tumbulgum and the beautiful Tweed Valley.’ market at a time when the craft movement was in its infancy.

Good Taste

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

BALLINA

BYRON BAY

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

Wharf Bar & Restaurant

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

Mothers Day Lunch Sunday 13 May Spinnakers, Level One 3 Courses from 12pm Adult $59.90, Child 12/U $20 Child Under 5 Free Tickets at www.ballinarsl.com.au

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

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

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Finn Poke Restaurant

Fresh Healthy Delicious

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

Open 6 days - closed Sundays Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 M 0403 516 793 happychilligarden@hotmail.com

Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

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

Happy Chilli Garden

Targa Modern European

BYRON BAY

Hawaiian and Japanese flavours Signature Poke Bowls

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

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

OPEN - Tuesday to Saturday evenings 7 days breakfast & Lunch All day menus, licensed bar APERITIVO happy hour AFTERNOONS 4–6pm daily $12 Cocktails, $7 beers, $8 wines, $12 Moet

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

www.stelmodining.com

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Elixiba

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Main Street

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.

Nachos & Beer or Kombucha $20 every Monday Promotions every Wednesday Dine in/Takeaway/Catering/Functions

Open 12pm–Late Every day Shop 10, Feros Arcade 23 Jonson St 6685 6845

Fishheads

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

Treehouse on Belongil

BEACH FRONT DINING

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

Fully licensed.

Fish & chips by Byron Main Beach Or indulge in our ULTIMATE SEAFOOD PLATTER 6685 6011

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE

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

Check us out on

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

25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452

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

Lunch Fri-Sun 12-3pm.

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

We do special events functions.

Barrio Byron Bay

The Rocks @ Aquarius

Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week from 7.30am

www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

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.

Luscious Foods

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

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

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

6685 7502 IG - @slomojoes

11 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay NEW VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT

6680 7418 IG – @nobonesbyronbay

insta @williamst.lennox

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!

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

Relaxed dining by the beach.

Food that celebrates local produce served with a healthy dose of good tunes and good vibes.

All welcome.

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

MULLUMBIMBY

The Empire Open 7 days M–F 9am–5pm, S,S 9am–3pm Dine in and takeaway Licensed FB/Insta: EmpireMullum 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306

Mullum’s iconic Empire Cafe serves up an exciting menu with something for everyone. Indulge yourself with a delicious brekky, the best burgers in town, or if it’s more your style enjoy healthy superfoods like acai bowls and buddha bowls plus loads more. If you need a treat there’s a selection of cakes and also healthier dairy-free, refined sugar-free treats.

The house-made organic coconut ice-cream is a must try.

Plus of course, great coffee, delightful teas, shakes, smoothies and all the rest. Enjoy the good vibes and satisfy your cravings!

The Branches Coffee Roasters

Funky warehouse cafe + boutique coffee roastery nestled in Mullum’s Industrial Estate.

Unit 7, 9–11 Towers Drive Mullum Industrial Estate Mon–Fri 6.30am–3pm 6684 6167 www.thebranches.com.au @thebranches

- All day breakfast + lunch - Fresh roasted single origin, direct trade/organic coffees - Vegan friendly + healthy options - Kid + pet friendly - Good tunes + vibes baby!

- Specialty teas, tonic herbs + smoothies

NEWRYBAR 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 and Dinner 12noon–11pm daily Weekend Breakfast 8am–11am Newrybar NSW 2479 Harvest Deli is open daily with take-away pastries, sandwiches 02 6687 2644 and salads.

Mon–Sat 8am–5pm / Sun 8am–4pm www.harvestnewrybar.com.au Coffee Cart 6.30am–2pm daily @harvestnewrybar Harvest is available for events, weddings and catering.

Harvest

CATERING

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

DAILY HAPPY HOUR FROM 3 TILL 5 PM

No Bones Open 7 days from 5pm

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

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

Shop 6/13 Lawson Street 6680 9300 FB thehideoutbyronbay insta @thehideoutbyronbay

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

3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798

Williams St

Hidden away in Byron’s iconic ‘Eat street’ Bay Lane, The Hideout Cafe and Bar offers indoor, outdoor and deck dining

The Hideout Cafe

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

LENNOX HEAD

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!

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

Success Thai

GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

A 5-minute drive from Byron Bay, Barrio eatery

at Habitat brings together the local community Mon–Wed 7am–3pm; in a relaxed environment for all-day dining.

Thur–Sat 7am–9pm Wood-fired oven, charcoal grill, veges, meat, fish, 1 Porter Street, salads and St Ali coffee.

North Byron Eat in or take-away No reservations. Bookings www.barriobyronbay.com.au over 8 email: gather@ @barriobyronbay barriobyronbay.com.au

Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day.

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

KINGSCLIFF

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

BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992

Open 7 days for Dinner starting 5.30pm See menu, book a table, or order takeaway at www.basilo.co 30 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6680 8818

Gourmet burgers created by chefs

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

No Bones offers innovative plant based food and cocktails.

We strive to always use the freshest organic local produce. Our al fresco cocktail bar sets the tone for our laidback yet elegant dining space. A perfect setting for a romantic dinner for two, friendly gatherings or special occasions.

Word on the street is we’ve also got the best cocktails in town.

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ALL YOUR NORTH COAST ENTERTAINMENT

GOLDEN MAGNETIC AT MIDNIGHT FOR MAMA KIN SPENDER, AKA ARIA-NOMINATED MAMA KIN AND PRODUCER TOMMY SPENDER, IF THEY WERE GOING TO BE PLAYING MUSIC IT HAD TO MEAN SOMETHING. TO START WITH, THE PAIR WERE TIRED OF LONELY HOURS ON THE ROAD SO THE TWO FRIENDS TEAMING UP WAS THE FIRST STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. NEXT WAS A RATHER AMBITIOUS IDEA TO ENGAGE LOCAL CHOIRS IN THEIR TOURS. AS THEY RELEASE THEIR DEBUT ALBUM GOLDEN MAGNETIC, CHOIRS AROUND THE COUNTRY ARE GETTING READY TO STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT TO MAKE THE MUSIC OF MAMA KIN SPENDER A GLORIOUS COMMUNITY SHARING. THIS ISN’T THE BEHAVIOUR OF ROCK STARS. IN FACT DIVA RATING MUST BE WELL BELOW ZERO!

For Mama Kin, it’s about making what she does meaningful.

‘You have to be able to back yourself every day and convince yourself that what you are doing is worth it, that you aren’t engaged in some nihilistic narcissistic pursuit. When you perform with someone else you have a better chance of getting over those humps.’

It was a Rufus Wainwright concert that gave Mama Kin the idea, and since then this ‘slow food’-styled tour has been cooking up somer serious magic.

‘It’s ambitions but rewarding,’ says Mama Kin. ‘The centre of this project for us is this idea of touring and engaging with communities at a deeper level. It’s all well and good to roll into a town get a coffee, something to eat, then do a show and give each other a high five, but engaging with people who have been doing a performance for six weeks before you get there and then get onstage in front of their audience is an ambitious idea, yes, but when I think back to the faces of the audience who have come to see their choir, I know it’s worth it.’

Mama Kin Spender first experimented with a community choir at Bello Winter Music. ‘We were onstage with this choir. We got into town, did this workshop, and we thought, are we are really going to get onstage with these people playing to this packed awesome stage? I said stand up if you know someone in the choir; 75 per cent of the people of the audience stood up. Tommy and I receded into the distance and the community found a place to celebrate itself. I am past the stage of my life where I need people to please spend all your time to validate me; these days I actually feel really validated by the quality of connection.’

For Danielle, aka Mama Kin, making these powerful connections is key to the artists she wants to be.

‘I have a direct line to my audience. That’s the artist I want to be. It’s the reason I am fucking doing it,’ she says.

Danielle believes there’s a misinformed mythology that artists are puppets of their record company or management teams.

‘We watched the Lady Ga Ga documentary Five Foot Two. If you want to blow the myth wide open, it’s so good to see an artist in the centre of her whirlpool able to micro- and macro-manage the issues. Artists are creative, logistically minded people, and they’ve been strung up as these self-pandering puppets but they’re not.’

The vision for the tours for 2018 include calling out to choirs going out to halls.

‘If your town has a hall and a choir then we are interested in coming! We want families to be at the gigs. When did music become about being 18 and over and getting pissed at a bar? Halls are often the centrepiece of communities where people come to celebrate. It’s not about the artist. The artist is just the conduit to get the community together. Those gigs are always amazing. You are in their space.

You stay behind and sweep up. It’s not a venue where you run off.’

It’s the townsfolk who Mama Kin is keen to connect with in her shows. ‘I am about getting the 30–80-year-olds who want to get together. I want them to be watching their choir, their uncles and artists, onstage. For me it’s the reason I make music because I can’t fucking do it otherwise. It has to be about friendship and connection. We aren’t isolated. We are on the same trip. The myth is that we are separated and that our experiences are different. You can’t break that down screaming at the bar. It’s subtle, but you are playing with a form and that requires a level of presence that festivals and halls and bespoke venues create.’

For their Mullum show Mama Kin Spender team up with Midnight Choir, the ensemble pulled together by much-loved choir maker Janet Swain. ‘It was one of those choirs,’ says Danielle, ‘that we just have to return to. The glue in that choir was very strong. Sometimes you have to work hard; we often have to work hard to get the feeling going. People’s hearts in Mullumbimby are already cracked open; in the city you have to work hard to get them to let their guard down! We are very very excited.’

Mama Kin Spender are joined by Midnight Choir at the Mullum Civic Hall on Wednesday 9 May at 8pm. For tickets and info go to redsquaremusic.com.au.

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ENTERTAINMENT M A N D Y N O LA N ’S

THE WRATH OF THE UNROOTABLEST

SOAPBOX

W W W . E C H O . N E T. A U /

S O A P - B OX

Sick of women ruling the world? Tired of people saying you can’t rape chicks? Tired of feminists ruining your fun by insisting on things like an end to violence against women, consent and equity in the workplace and the world? Wish that we could go back to that time when even really dodgy dudes who had little secret serial-killing-on-the-side hobbies could still get their dicks sucked by their obedient wives?

Well creepy blokes with antisocial markers that should have you locked away FOREVER, your time is nigh.

There’s a new fad for radical white male misogynists called INCEL. (Of course you have to be hetero. It’s for crazy straight guys only.)

INCEL. It’s short for ‘Involuntary Celibates’. In other words, weird angry dudes who can’t get a root. In the past they used to go home and sulk. Now when they get home instead of crying wanking into the dark, they can go online and talk to other blokes who also can’t get a root and plot ways of killing people who can. It’s such a neat way of bonding!

Just when you thought hateful misogyny had really hit its peak, we have a whole new breed of scary whites. Sad little blokes watching too much porn and wondering why their lives aren’t like that. Why no-one wants to touch their pricks. I like to call them TUPs (Totally Unrootable Psychopaths).

According to sources they meet on Reddit in a group that boasts 40,000 members. I’m sure not everyone’s full of revenge fantasies plotting to kill‌ some have probably just dropped in to browse and check out how much fun organised misogyny and murder can be.

The unrootables yearn for a world where hot women love them. I guess not just hot women. Any women. They call themselves Beta men. I guess the joke is that they’re not Alpha, so that’s why they’re ‘Better’‌ or Betas.

Women don’t see men like this. We walk past them all the time. As fast as we can. Sure they’re smart. But they’re boring.

And really, really, really creepy. Basically these weirdos want to punish women for not finding them attractive. I mean what woman isn’t attracted to a guy who murders people from the safety of his car? Who shoots people in the street before turning the gun on himself? They’re really putting the Sadist back into Supremacist.

When Alex Minassian turned his van onto a sidewalk in Toronto the other day killing 10 people he posted enthusiastically about the Incel Rebellion claiming, ‘We will overthrow all the Chads and Stacys! All hail Supreme Gentleman Elliot Roger.’ Elliot Rodger is the hero of the Incels. Back in 2014 the Californian 22-year-old killed six people on a shooting spree before killing himself inside his car. I guess he’d totally given up by that stage on ever getting laid. It’s a bit drastic. I mean he was only 22. There are people in long-term relationships who haven’t had a root in a decade and they’re not killing

anyone. If Elliot had got rid of the desperate I’m-going-to-killsomeone glare he might have stood a chance.

Women don’t like being looked at like that. It’s all well and good to blame feminists, but the psycho vibe? You’ve got to take some responsibility for that yourself. Someone should have told Elliot to take up gardening, morris dancing. Maybe some volunteer work.

Before Elliot fell on his ‘sword’, so to speak, he uploaded a YouTube video titled Elliot Rodger’s Retribution in which he outlined his attack and his motives: punishing women for rejecting him and other men for being sexually active. That’s a very niche film. He also sent out a lengthy autobiographical manuscript that has since made it to the internet making My Twisted World: The Story of Elliot Roger something of a manifesto of hatred, bigotry and murder that underpins the INCEL ideology: to kill Chads and Stacys. Chads are basically great looking but dumb blokes who have success with women.

And Stacys are the women who reject the Incels in favour of the Chads. A manifesto and a movement for blokes no-one wants to root? Murdering people who actually do have sex as some sort of revenge? For people who claim to be celibate, these dudes are seriously FUCKED UP. Here’s a suggestion for how to meet someone so you don’t have to kill people in a silly I’ve-never-had-sex psychopathic sulk session: leave the chatroom and go and meet some real people. There’s probably a lonely girl who can’t get a root just waiting for you. I just hope she kills you first.

LIVE MUSIC

several shows at the Celtic Music Festival, and collaborated with local musician, Chris Eaton of Round Mountain Girls, to secure further gigs in the Byron and Gold Coast regions.

The Roving Crows play the Rails Thurs 10 May.

SPECTRAL BOOGIE LAND

BACKHOUSE CONCERTS

Experience Spectral Boogie at Coorabell Hall on Saturday. Feast your eyes and ears upon the full spectrum of light, sound and movement with sets by Crystal Digit, Shaunti Sun, and Moe Aloha. Starts at 6pm with some fab woodfired pizza!

Choir director, arranger and composer Tony Backhouse is known and loved in the Byron area after decades of Summersong Music Camp and workshops in Mullumbimby. He is a legend in the gospel a cappella tradition having founded and sung in groups such as the Cafe to the Gate of Salvation, the Honeybees, and the Heavenly Light Quartet. Now, Tony Backhouse is bringing his 55-piece choir – The Backroaders – for a series of gigs at The Byron Theatre and St Martin’s Church in Mullumbimby.

Tickets for both the Byron Theatre and St Martin’s are available through the Byron Theatre | byroncentre.com.au | St Martin’s Church, Mullumbimby | 11 May | 2 shows - 4pm and 7.30pm | Byron Theatre | 12 May | 7.30 pm.

SET MO TO GO Comprising Sydneysiders Nick Drabble and Stu Turner, Set Mo came together in 2012 when the two DJs, who’d often found themselves on the same bill, decided their sounds were so complementary that perhaps they should test how tag-teaming tracks back to back would sound. Pretty good, as it turned out. Studio

ROVING CROWS forays soon followed, resulting in tasty classic house-tinged, guest-vocal-driven cuts including Comfort You (feat Fractures), Chasing Forever (feat Alphamama), Keep On (feat Erin Marshall) and the breakout White Dress (feat Deutsch Duke).

Set Mo are on a huge tour and we are lucky enough to be able to catch them FREE at Byron Bay Brewery this Saturday. They will be joined by an all-star local lineup of DJs from the Roofless Record crew: Sammy K, Sammond, Silhouette, Chef De Party. From 6pm

Over eight years and evolving incarnations UK-based Roving Crows have cultivated an arresting, singular sound that pushes the boundaries of Celtic folk rock all the way.

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ENTERTAINMENT

CULTURE

BEER BEER BEER ROB MARSTON, OF THE BYRON BAY BEER FESTIVAL SPEAKS WITH THE ECHO AHEAD OF THE INAUGURAL BEER & CIDER CELEBRATION AT SUN BISTRO ON SATURDAY.

DANCING SNOW WHITE With a cast of internationally recognised artists, this year’s performance of Snow White by Victorian State Ballet is a spectacular classical ballet rendition of this most famous of fairy tale stories. Its fiery passion and exciting choreography will have audiences on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. The story is retold through superb classical ballet skills that honour the traditions and storyline of this famous fairy tale classic.

Snow White presented by the Vic State Ballet company at the Byron Theatre on Friday and Saturday. Tix at byroncentre.com.au.

GETTING PUBLISHER READY WITH LAUREL COHN Are you a writer with a draft manuscript that needs some love?

Are you putting off that looming structural edit, or are unsure how to go about it? Then this three-day course is for you.

Starting Saturday 5 May, Dr Laurel Cohn will teach structural editing, how to go about it, and how to survive it. Breaking the process into stages, you will learn strategies and tools to apply to your manuscript, with the course format allowing for discussion and feedback along the way as you work on your current draft.

Suitable for writers of fiction and narrative non-fiction with a complete draft of their manuscript who are willing to explore the challenging inner terrain that underlies critical engagement.

Presented in conjunction with Byron Writers Festival, the course will run 10am–4pm Saturday 5 May, 26 May, and 16 June at Byron Community College. For details and to book head to byronwritersfestival.com/ whats-on or call 6685 5115.

Rob, what inspired you to host a beer festival?

Over the the course of the last few years I and my two brothersin-law have been getting together over the delights of a craft beer (or two) and wondering why with the burgeoning craft beer industry there wasn’t an event in this area to cater to our needs. One day, possibly after more than two beers, we decided it was time that this wasn’t an issue any more and that we’d make our own. We enlisted the help of Jules from the Sun Bistro (which had already been heavily invested in with its extensive stock of ales and ciders) to join our festival team because of his infectious personality and insane craft-beer knowledge.

Why has Byron developed such a passion for craft beer?

Are we known for our beers?

The craft-beer phenomenon has been spreading far and wide.

Many of the best beers only a few years back were imported from the US, where the scene is developed and well established.

Slowly but surely Aussie brewers were getting on board and interestingly this wasn’t confined to the major metros, nor was it something that grew out of the big breweries; this was a new movement of passionate, artisan trailblazers giving it a ‘fair go’ and rapidly making its mark on the local and increasingly international stage. In particular the local boys Stone & Wood (GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beer winner 2016) and Balter (GABS winner 2017) have ensured that the Byron Shire had been punching well above its weight with their Pacific Ale and XPA respectively. Maybe it’s the artisan nature of craft ale, maybe it’s the perfect beer-swilling climate; either way this is a region that is rapidly becoming synonymous with great craft beer!

What’s the secret to a good beer?

We are not fans of good beers, we like GREAT beers! A great beer is often a vision from a passionate brewer and a challenge to bring a dream into a quaffable liquid. Just like a great meal, a great beer starts with only the finest of ingredients, with brewers travelling far and wide to source the finest quality hops, grains and malt. As we’ve progressed through the festival and met more brewers it has become apparent to us that the best brewers are like fine artists or chefs; they are creative, love a challenge and do it for the love of beer (and often not for the financial rewards it can bring!).

And what about cider? What makes a good cider?

Like the beers, a great cider is based on great ingredients, and while we will have mainly beers on the day, the ciders differ thanks to the love and creativity that the brewer pours into them!

Tell me about who is going to have their beer at the festival – maybe a little about the brewers.

We have always had the aim that the festival should showcase the pick of the region. We will be featuring the local stalwarts that feature in most of the local pubs (Byron Bay Brewery, Stone & Wood and Balter), but also the smaller local players including Seven Mile Brewery in Ballina, which is just about to open its doors to the public. We’ve also hand-picked a bunch of our favourite interstate breweries – Young Henrys from Sydney, Gage Road from WA, Mornington Peninsular from Vic, and Coopers from SA. To complement this we also have sourced our food, live music and kids’ entertainment from the local area to ensure that quintessentially Byron flavour.

What should people expect for the weekend? Will there be non-alcoholic beer for the kids?

This is set to be a fun family affair, with all the ingredients for an epic inaugural event. Almost all of our 21 breweries are bringing a unique festival brew that you won’t be able to get in your local bottleshop. In addition attendees will get the opportunity to meet the brewer behind the beers, who will be on the stands.

We will be running a brewing workshop in conjunction with Hooked on Brewing of Ballina, who will be showcasing the Grainfather range. We’ve also partnered with Bronsons Barbers of Brunswick, who will be trimming beards for the Beard of Byron competition with prizes available for the Crafty-est Beard (it’s a bit of a light-hearted joke on the hipsterness of the craft beer scene, but the joke is probably on us as the team are all bearded and definitely partial to a craft beer!) There won’t be non-alcoholic beers for kids, but there will be soft drinks, juices and waters available from the Sun Bistro.

RED HOT LOVERS

the other side of the fence with three women who are totally and hilariously different.

Halpin Productions Inc is a new theatre group founded by Clem and Shelly Halpin. Located in Ocean Shores, this sees well-known Gold Coast actor and director Clem present this very funny piece alongside Gray Wilson (Barney Cashman), Kasadevi Curtis (Elaine Navazio), Veronica Lovejoy (Bobbi Michele), and Lisa Walmsley (Jeanette Fisher).

Commenting on selecting Red Hot Lovers, director/ producer Clem Halpin says: ‘For our first production, we really wanted to select a play that we knew Ocean Shores locals and visitors would love. We are confident we found that with this Neil Simon gem.

It’s a total laugh. The story centres around Barney Cashman, a middle-aged, overweight, and married man who has decided to find out what it’s like on

Neil Simon has created four great characters… it is extraordinarily funny and yet also charming… as witty as ever.’

Playing at Ocean Shores Community Centre on Rajah Road in Ocean Shores on 11, 12, 18 and 19 May at 8pm and 13 anda 20 May at 2pm. Tix $25 available at tix@ www.eventbrite.com.au | Enquiries 0437 599 679.

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ENTERTAINMENT Is there anything new left to say? How do you find a unique voice and POV when social media commentators, existing standups, blogs etc seem to have everything nailed?

There is so much noise buzzing around our lives; it sometimes seems that it’d be better if people just shut up for a second.

It’s always funny that people who have the most to say are always the people who should keep their mouths closed. However, I do think there are new things to say and everyone has a different opinion on a topic especially in standup. There are plenty of new things to say.

WOMEN LIKE US LUNCHEON Wondering what to do for Mothers Day? Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs launch their new book nationally next week with shows in Melbourne and Sydney, returning to Byron for a very special Mothers Day event at Beach in Byron – with a glorious 3-course meal, an hour of comedy and lots of fabulous frocks!

A great surprise for Mum – awesome girls’ day out; blokes are welcome too! Sunday 13 May 12–4pm| $75 | Bookings to 6685 8445.

OPEN STUDIOS Sixteen working studios open their doors to provide a unique glimpse at the work of artisans and makers of ceramics, pottery, metal sculptures, wood carving, etching, jewellery, textiles, printmaking, mixed media, mosaics and the visual arts practices.

Held this Saturday and Sunday and 12 and 13 May, the public is offered the chance, where feasible, to try their hand at the production process.

A brochure on the artists with a map of the Open Studios is available at the Tourist Information offices in Ballina, Byron Bay and Lismore, Art Aspects and Serpentine Gallery in Lismore, Artisans Gallery in Ballina, McGrath Offices in Ballina and Byron Bay, and Macadamia Castle at Knockrow.

Details are also available on Facebook: Open Studios – Ballina, Byron & Beyond.

CARLOTTA AT THE A&I HALL BANGALOW Few performers have risked as much artistically and personally with greater frequency or success than Carlotta. Her personal journey began as a boy from Balmain with a dream of becoming a woman one day. Her legendary career speaks for itself! As one of Australia’s most iconic entertainers to date, Carlotta started out as the star and compere of the infamous Les Girls from Kings Cross in 1963. Since then Carlotta has gone from strength to strength, now very much celebrated as a mainstream voice on radio and TV. Carlotta was one of Australia’s first public sex changes, doing so at a time when gender issues were not as accepted or understood as they are today. She tells her story, complete with wigs and song at the Bangalow A&I Hall on Friday 25 May | Tickets on sale at www.beach-bum.eventbrite.com.

ADULT FAIRYTALES May’s theme for Stories in the Club is Adult Fairytales and coincides with Mothers Day. Why not bring your mum?

Tellers will be: Teeya Blatt, Ollie Heathwood, John Imbrogno, Sarah Temporal and Jenni Cargill-Strong. With retellings of Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood and more.

Be ready for some dark metaphors about the human psyche. Sunday May 13 (Mothers Day) 4–5.30pm at the Mullum Ex-Services. $10.

JOKING GUN

PAT DOHERTY, BILLY DARCY, FREDDIE MCMANUS, GEORGE PETTIFER, JOE ANTAR AND ROHAN ARNEIL ARE THE YOUNG GUNS OF COMEDY, ALL HAILING FROM SYDNEY AND THE CENTRAL COAST

After huge individual successes on the Sydney Comedy Scene, these emerging talents hit the road as the Young Guns Comedy Tour this May, stopping in at the Byron Brewery on Wednesday. Patrick McKenzie chatted with Seven about being a joking gun.

What does it mean to be a young gun in comedy?

I asked Billy Darcy what we should call the tour and he blurted out, ‘Young Guns Comedy Tour. Why would we call it anything else?’ But what does it mean to be a Young Gun? A Young Gun is someone who loves performing and making people laugh.

What is the Young Guns tour all about?

Getting new comedians out of Sydney and giving them the opportunity to perform around NSW. We’re still just starting out; we’re at a point where we’ll play any venue that’ll take us.

What are the unique world views expressed by the comedians on the bill?

There are six different comedians so there are also six different perspectives and.

Why do you think people are attracted to standup comedy?

Making people laugh at the ideas and stories that you come up with. There’s just no better feeling than having a huge laugh until your stomach hurts. It’s the best drug you could possibly want.

What are the challenges for emerging comics in the industry today?

The biggest challenge faced by emerging comics today is the same that faces emerging whatevers all around the country, and that’s themselves. If you can jump over the mental hurdle of expectation, that’s when you see some great opportunities come up.

There was some controversy a while back about Ray Badran’s rape joke. What’s your take on controversial or politically incorrect material?

I can’t fully remember what he said so I can’t comment about it. Do I think you should be able to say whatever you want onstage?

Yes, I do, but should you? That’s a different story, really. If your joke is well thought out and you have a unique angle that is full of surprises.

You won’t like this question, but I have to ask it. Is there any reason why you don’t have any new women on the bill? Are there really no women who are young guns? Is comedy at the ground floor still a boys’ club?

I don’t mind this question at all. The reason there aren’t any women on this bill is that when we came up with the idea, it was Billy Darcy and me, and we discussed the idea of making a tour together. I asked Billy ‘who should come?’

Dirty Thunder Entertainment, my company that’s producing this tour, is a very equal-thinking company, with comedy rooms all over Sydney, where the bills are generally half men, half women performing. If this tour is successful, the next one will feature female acts as well, if not an all-female lineup!

What should we expect for your local shows?

A spectacular time. We have been so excited about this tour and are so keen to get to Byron to perform for everyone. We’ve got such an array of quality comedians, so you’ll have an absolute blast.

Catch the show at the Brewery from 8pm on Wednesday 9 May.

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STARS

BY LILITH

ARIES: Some people believe attack is the best form of defence. Should this week’s tempestuous emotional extremes direct aggression your way, first notice when you’re heating up, then immediately adjust the thermostat, and finally don’t get suckered into meeting it head on.

Engage playful Gemini Venus to stay lighthearted and buoyant.

TAURUS: You’re a fixed sign and this week’s fixed full moon may have activated a clash of agendas – or your own personal tug of war between old beliefs and present needs. In which case maintain essential core values, be flexible about everything else – and your ruling planet’s in her most adaptable aspect right now.

GEMINI: Venus in your sign just wants to have fun, trip the light fantastic, enjoy the froth and bubble of sparkling social intercourse, nothing heavy… while other deep and meaningful energetics are forensically uncovering your own contribution to friend/ money differences. Sure this may be in-your-face confronting – but it’s also spectacularly helpful.

CANCER: According to astrologer Hunter Reynolds, every person, place and thing, honestly met, simultaneously gifts and wounds us – a wound/gift tension set to crescendo when this week lights a bonfire of the vanities to consume, ready or not, worn out connections and memories. Bid them a gracious and grateful adieu.

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

THE AFTERGLOW OF THE YEAR’S MOST INTENSE FULL MOON INCLINES THIS WEEK TOWARDS THOUGHTFUL RETROSPECTIVES AND RESETS… LIBRA: A big week, with the lingering effects of Scorpio full moon stirring up lots of energy in your home and family zone for refurbishing and renovating the Libran base of operations, or making major decisions concerning domestic affairs.

Don’t let it give you brain ache though – Venus in Gemini loves to celebrate your wins.

SCORPIO: Scorpio poet David Whyte’s insight offers one of the best possible routes to making the most of this post-full-moon in your sign week: Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet confinement of your aloneness to learn anything or anyone that does not bring you alive is too small for you.

SAGITTARIUS: Your ruler Jupiter retrograde alongside Scorpio full moon started (and continues this week) you intrepid explorers on a radical rethink of what needs to shift in your life.

What to weed out, where to fertilise. And if social interactions turn stormy, to recognise which facets of yourself are being reflected for your consideration…

CAPRICORN: You’ll want to push through the present obstacle course, but your internal accelerator could encounter even more setbacks than last week. All best viewed as opportunities for listening to the wisdom of your planetary ruler Saturn advising you to dig beneath the surface for the solutions waiting, like truffles, to be unearthed.

LEO: With Venus lighting up Leo’s social zone, Your Majesty’s catwalking in lively style, mane flying, giving windows of opportunity a judicious nudge. Any effort you make, or have made, in the domestic area pays off plenty. The caution?

Power problems. It’s time to cull people, habits and situations that sap your energy.

AQUARIUS: With the current planetary lineup running stubborn, flexibility’s this week’s big ask. You can be more accommodating than anyone when you try, so question preconceptions.

Think twice. Reconsider.

For instance, could what seems like cyber bad manners be simply a virtual misunderstanding?

Is there another interpretation? No harm in asking.

VIRGO: Virgos express themselves through the energetic signature of Mercury. When it’s moving through fiery Aries there’s a tendency to dragon speech, so weigh your words carefully. With Venus bringing new business openings your way, think heartwarming rather than inflammatory, and remember whatever you speak to in another person that’s who you’re inviting to reply.

PISCES: With planetary energies reconstructing foundations, this week reviews the time and energy invested in friendships, social circles and community groups, with a view to spending less on unrewarding causes, more with joyful enterprises. As deeper understanding becomes available, forgiveness is easier to achieve regarding a personal hurt.

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ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA REVIEWS THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE If this unexpected gem is anything to go by, it’s fair to say that Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki does not demand a lot from his actors. With the exception of Sherwan Haji as Khaled, the Syrian refugee, performances across the board in what is one of the strangest but most memorable films of the year are understated to the point of being almost posthumous.

Which, at a time when cinema is dominated by bravura and

LAST FLAG FLYING One of the champions of ‘indie’ cinema, director Richard Linklater’s Fast Food Nation (2006) made a scathing attack on the hamburger industry as well as America’s treatment of Mexican

limelighting, only strengthens and makes more recognisable the characters – when you have adjusted to the stylisation, that is. Nor does Kaurismäki appear to be over-concerned with art direction, given the minimalism of his sets and location shots. But in this, too, he makes a virtue of dagginess – the bare restaurant with the portrait of Jimi Hendrix on the wall is absurdist in a way that is part Franz Kafka, part Basil Fawlty.

And, in a nutshell, it reflects the tone of the movie, for what Kaurismäki clearly does care about is story. Khaled has fled his homeland after the bombing of Aleppo. He arrives in Helsinki, applies unsuccessfully for refugee status, and is sentenced to be transported back to Syria. Across town, Wikström (Sakari Kuosmanen) has walked away from his alcoholic wife, won a huge stake in a poker game and, with the proceeds, set himself up as a restaurateur. The chain-smoking cook, frumpy waitress and maître d’ (Dome Karukoski, Kati Outinen and Tommi Korpela) are a scream without doing anything more than flatly recite their lines. The drama that unfolds comes about when Khaled escapes from the detention centre and is hired by Wikström, who provides him with ID papers. Commentary elsewhere on the plight of asylum seekers, though well meaning, tends to be holier than thou in its presentation – it’s not in this case. Kaurismäki’s movie is funky and unhurried, gritty but compassionate. As a bonus, the soundtrack’s twangy country music sung in Finnish (I loved it) is a reminder that there really are no borders.

‘illegals’. Me And Orson Welles (2008), a personal favourite, was a bittersweet romance that did not have an orthodox happy ending. Both films were coloured by sad fatalism, but this time around Linklater has lightened up and, though he is just as abrasive in his anti-establishment views, he has displayed a warm-hearted appreciation of ‘what makes a man a man’. Larry ‘Doc’ Shepherd (Steve Carell), Sal Nealon (Bryan Cranston) and the Reverend Richard Mueller (Laurence Fishburne) are Vietnam vets who have been reunited to collect the body of Larry’s son, who has been killed in Baghdad. The movie is a road trip of sorts, in which the three ex-Marines reminisce and try to come to terms with their actions while on active service that led to Larry doing two years in military prison. They have all changed over the years, of course – the wild man Mueller has found God and taken the cloth, while drunken, foul-mouthed Sal now lives a dissolute life as the owner of a bar. It is these two who argue incessantly over ideology and morality, with Larry the passive, reflective member of the group. Because it is a movie with a lot of dialogue – Linklater has plenty to say about the US, its futile wars and the lies that always accompany them – much depends on the performances of the three leads. The chemistry between them is well established, although I would not have wanted to be in the same room as Sal for any longer that was strictly necessary. Yul Vazquez is outstanding as Colonel Wilits, the officer who insists that Larry’s son be buried in the sacred soil of Arlington, rather than back home in New Hampshire. The mood might be blokey, but the camaraderie is not forced and the conclusion is forgivably sentimental. Dylan’s sublime Not Dark Yet wraps it up.

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Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM KRAPPYOKEE

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Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS JUNIORS 5PM WAYNE VITALI

Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY PANDAMIC, WALKEN, CRUM, THE BEDDY RAYS, FLAT BICKIE Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY MARSHALL Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM JOCK BARNES, 9PM RAGGA JUMP Q BYRON BAY BREWERY 8PM HORACE BONES, DOG FIGHT, FAT, MASOCHIST Q BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM THE VICTORIAN STATE BALLET – SNOW WHITE Q THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 7PM UPSTAIRS LOCAL DJS, 9.30PM GRACE & BEAU Q THE SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 7PM HAYLEY GRACE Q TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7.45PM DANIEL MARCH Q WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 8PM JOSH LEE HAMILTON Q PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM KATIA DEMESTER Q SUFFOLK PARK HOTEL 6PM JON J BRADLEY

Q WE MOVE STUDIO 7PM ARIEL KALMA Q STOKERS SIDING HALL 7.30PM 15 MINUTES OF FAME – 100TH SHOW FEAT ROB & CARL, HIDE THE POTATO, STICKY ROCK AND AMALYA Q LENNOX HEAD HOTEL 9.30PM PINK ZINC Q BALLINA RSL 8PM WOODSTOCK DUO Q NORPA, LISMORE CITY HALL 7.30PM A PRUDENT MAN Q ROUS HOTEL, LISMORE 7.30PM SARA TINDLEY Q NIMBIN BUSH THEATRE 11AM AFRO DANCE SESSION Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 7.30PM FIRE N ICE Q RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 8PM PRELOVES Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM ADAM BROWN DUO Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM BILL JACOBI Q SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS 8PM LISA HUNT Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS SHOWROOM 8.30PM CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH – THE STAGE 4.30PM TRIPLE JS, 9PM FLIPSIDE

Q CURRUMBIN PUB 8PM CHILLUMINATI, MASTER WOLF, CAMERON MURRAY TRIO, JOSHY DREDZS Q CURRUMBIN RSL 5PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

SATURDAY 5 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY FLYING MACHINE, LENS Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY SOULSHAKERS Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 9PM FONZAIUS Q BYRON BAY BREWERY 6PMSET MO + SAMMY K + SAMMOND + SILHOUETTE + CHEF DE PARTY Q BYRON THEATRE 2PM & 7.30PM THE VICTORIAN STATE BALLET – SNOW WHITE Q THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM LOCAL DJS Q TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7.45PM SNAKE MOUNTAIN BLUES Q WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS

CALL STEFFIE ON 6685 7777 or book online: www.bys.org.au

SATURDAY 12TH MAY 9AM–3PM

BYRON FLEA MARKET @ THE YAC Please call Berri to book a stall.

P: 6685 7777 0490026840 E: byronflea@gmail.com

SATURDAY 19TH MAY 12PM–5PM

TASTE OF BYRON MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY

WEDNESDAY 23RD MAY 4.30–7.30PM

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

BARISTA COURSE LEVEL I: $50 | AGE 15– 24

GIG GUIDE

Q PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM KATIA DEMESTER, KATRINA HARRIS Q COORABELL HALL 6PM SPECTRAL BOOGIE EXPERIENCE Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM FRIENDLY ENEMIES Q BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 9.30AM DROP ‘N’ SHOP KIDS (G) RATED FILM, 4PM JORDAN IRELAND WITH THE PURPLE ORCHESTRA

SUNDAY 6

Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY DAN HANNAFORD Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY SHOOFLYS Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4.30PM LISA HUNT, 8PM DJ DAVE DOG Q BYRON COMMUNITY MARKET 10AM ROMANIACS, DIDGERA, JUZZI SMITH & KOBYA

Q TWIN TOWNS JUNIORS, TWEED HEADS 2.30PM TRIPLICKIT DUO Q CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

MONDAY 7 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY LUKE MORRIS Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY BIGGY P Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 8PM 4’20 SOUND REGGAE NIGHT

Q THE SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 5PM SARAH GRANT

Q B-SPACE, BALLINA 5PM JAM NIGHT

Q LULU’S CAFE, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM TIN HOLLIE COL

Q TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY LUNCH ’TIL LATE EVA J & DJ DANGEROUS COBRAS

Q THE GOLLAN HOTEL, LISMORE 7.30PM OPEN MIC WITH CHRIS FISHER

Q CLUB LENNOX 4PM TINA APPLEBY

Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS CLUB 12PM DAVID BARR

Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 4PM ANDY JANS BROWN & COSMIC

Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS THE STAGE 4PM LINE DANCING WITH RUSSELL HINTON, 7PM MARK WILSON’S DANCE NIGHT

Q BALLINA RSL 4PM STU BLACK, 9PM PINK ZINC Q MARY G’S, LISMORE HOTDOG Q NORPA, LISMORE CITY HALL 7.30PM A PRUDENT MAN Q NIMBIN BUSH THEATRE12.30 OPEN STAGE, 7PM HIP-HOP FESTIVAL Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 6PM INO PIO Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM K2 DUO

Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 3PM JAM Q BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 2PM DJS KYLIE ROSE, STEPHEN ALLKINS, DALE STEPHEN AND LORD SUT – ALL PROFITS TO IT TAKES A TOWN Q BALLINA RSL 11.30AM SMOKEHOUSE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB

Q SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 2PM CHIARA BECLU AND ROSIE MISCHIEF, 7PM NEW SAVAGES

Q WHARF BAR, BALLINA 3PM B-TOWN COLLECTIVE DJS

Q SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS 7.30PM VELVET UNDERGROUND

Q NORPA, LISMORE CITY HALL 7.30PM A PRUDENT MAN

Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS SHOWROOM 8.30PM THE BEST OF THE EAGLES –THE STAGE 4.30PM WEAR THE FOX HAT, 9PM FLIPSIDE

Q ELTHAM PUB 1PM ADAM BROWN

Q NIMBIN BUSH THEATRE9AM SONIC BLISS, 11AM OPEN STAGE Q SPHINX ROCK CAFÉ, MT BURRELL 12NOON BLACKBOI

Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 9PM LIVING IN THE 70S

Q RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 2.30PM BILL JACOBI

Q CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 2PM FAT ALBERT

TUESDAY 8 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY MARSHALL OKELL Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY JASON DELPHIN Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 8.30PM ANDY JANS BROWN 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 BANGALOW BOWLO 6PM SALSA CLASSES Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM TRIVIA Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS SHOWROOM 11AM THE BILLY JOEL STORY –THE STAGE 11.30AM LINE DANCING WITH RUSSELL HINTON

The way it should be

WEDNESDAY 9 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY ANNA + JED Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 8.30PM DOS LOONA Q BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM OPEN MIC WITH HARRY NICHOLS 8PM THE YOUNG GUNS COMEDY Q FRESH, BYRON BAY 7PM SLIM PICKENS Q MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC HALL 8PM MAMA KIN SPENDER Q ST MARTIN’S HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM HOUSE OF BLISS KIRTAN Q BANGALOW BOWLO 6.30PM SWING CLASSES Q GOLLAN HOTEL, LISMORE 7PM MONKEY & THE FISH Q NIMBIN BUSH THEATRE 6PM BACKHOUSE AND THE BACK ROADERS. CHOIR FESTIVAL. GOSPEL AND SOUL. PAY THE RENT BENEFIT Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS THE STAGE 12.30PM TOMMY MEMPHIS, 4.30PM POINT BLANK, 7.30PM THE DEEJAYS Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 6PM OPEN MIC

LOOKING FOR WHAT’S ON A NIGHT OUT? SNOW WHITE presented by Victorian State Ballet & Byron Theatre

Friday 4 May, 7.30 pm, Saturday 5 May, 2pm & 7.30pm

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Adult $40 | Conc $35 | BT Club $33 | Child U15 $28 | Family $116

BYRON WRITERS FESTIVAL PRESENTS LOST CONNECTIONS WITH JOHANN HARI Friday 11 May, 6.00 pm Members $20 | General $25 www.byronwritersfestival.com

MACBETH BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE – RSC LIVE SCREENING Saturday 12 May, 1.00 pm Full $25 | Conc $23 | BT Club $20 | Student U18 $15 | Group 10+ $15

BACKHOUSE & THE BACKROADERS AT BYRON THEATRE Saturday 12 May, 7.30 pm $20 | All proceeds go to Liberation Larder

A NIGHT OF GOSPEL & SOUL with the legendary

TONY BACKHOUSE & his 55 piece choir

THE BACKROADERS

FRIDAY - 11 MAY - 2018 ST MARTINS CHURCH Mullumbimby - 2 SHOWS 4 PM & 7.30 PM

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF BY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS – NT LIVE SCREENING Saturday 19 May, 1.00 pm Full $25 | Conc $23 | BT Club $20 | Student U18 $15 | Group 10+ $15

Enjoy a drink at the Theatre Bar Byron Theatre Club Membership now available

CONTACT DALE ON 049054 4019 OR EDUCATIONSUPPORT@BYS.ORG.AU

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Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS THE STAGE 7PM FLIPSIDE

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

FREE MONEY SMART WORKSHOPS - YOUNG ADULTS 18 TO 24 16TH & 23RD MAY–YAC BYRON BAY, 5.30 TO 8.30PM 17TH & 24TH MAY–MULLUMBIMBY COTTAGE, 5.30 TO 8.30PM

Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC) is managed by Byron Youth Service (BYS)

Q SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 7PM THE NEW SAVAGES

Q BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM LIVE MUSIC

FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY AND FUN EVENT

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Q CUDGEN SLSC 3PM PRESTON

Q CLUB MULLUM, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM STARS OF BYRON SHIRE – DANCE FOR CANCER

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Service Directory DEADLINE: For additions and changes to the Service Directory is 12pm Friday.

LINE ADS: $99 for 3 months or $340 for 1 year prepaid.

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DISPLAY ADS: $66 per week for colour display ad. Minimum 8 week booking 4 weeks prepaid.

Please supply display ads 85mm wide, 28mm high. New display ads will be placed at end of section.

For display Service Directory ads email adcopy@echo.net.au.

The Echo Service Directory is online in Echonetdaily – www.echo.net.au/service-directory

ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

INDEX Accountants & Bookkeepers ......................................30 Acupuncture .......................................................................30 Agent .....................................................................................30 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration .............................30 Antennas & Installation ................................................30 Antiques / Restoration ..................................................30 Appliance Repair ..............................................................30 Architects .............................................................................30 Automotive .........................................................................30 Bathroom Renovations .................................................30 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters........................30 Bricklaying ..........................................................................30 Building Trades .................................................................30 Bush Regen & Weed Control .......................................31 Carpet Cleaning ................................................................31 Chimney Sweeping .........................................................31 Chiropractic ........................................................................31 Cleaning ...............................................................................31 Computer Services ..........................................................31 Concreting & Paving .......................................................31 Decks, Patios & Extensions..........................................31 Dentists .................................................................................31 Design & Drafting ............................................................31 Driveway Maintenance .................................................31 Earthmoving & Excavation..........................................31 Electricians ..........................................................................31 Fencing..................................................................................32 Floor Sanding & Polishing ...........................................32 Garage Doors .....................................................................32 Garden & Property Maintenance .............................32 Garden Design...................................................................32 Gas Suppliers .....................................................................32 Glaziers .................................................................................32 Guttering..............................................................................32 Handypersons ...................................................................32 Health ....................................................................................32 Hire..........................................................................................32 Hot Water Systems ..........................................................32 Ironing ...................................................................................32 Kitchens ................................................................................32 Landscape Design ...........................................................32 Landscaping ......................................................................32 Laundry Services ..............................................................33 Lawnmower Repairs .......................................................33 Lighting ................................................................................33 Locksmith ............................................................................33 Osteopathy .........................................................................33 Painting ................................................................................33 Permaculture......................................................................33 Pest Control ........................................................................33 Photography ......................................................................33 Physiotherapy ...................................................................33 Picture Framing ................................................................33 Picture Hanging ................................................................33 Plastering.............................................................................33 Plumbers ..............................................................................33 Printing & Copying Services .......................................33 Removalists.........................................................................33 Roofing..................................................................................34 Rubbish Removal .............................................................34 Scrap Metal Merchants .................................................34 Septic Systems...................................................................34 Sewing & Alterations......................................................34 Solar Installation ..............................................................34 Swimming Pools ...............................................................34 Tiling ......................................................................................34 Tree Services ......................................................................34 Upholstery...........................................................................34 Valuers ..................................................................................34 Veterinary Surgeons ......................................................34 Water Filters .......................................................................34 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .....................................34 Waxing ..................................................................................34 Web Design Services ......................................................34 Welding .................................................................................34 Window Tinting .................................................................34

30 May 2, 2018 The Byron Shire Echo

ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNS FROM $110 SMALL BUSINESS RETURNS FROM $280 PERSONALISED SERVICE, BOOKKEEPING, BAS, TAX Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 Reg. Tax Agent Behind the Post OfďŹ ce in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

Affordable bathroom renovations are our speciality. From a simple makeover, to a total transformation, we deliver on our guarantee of workmanship and price.

Call Kane

All aspects of plumbing: Gas Fitting, Drainage, Construction, Renovations.

15+ years experience. Free quotes.

0410 534 081

Licence # 289899C

ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960 BOOKKEEPER XERO & MYOB BAS AGENT Set up, training, Ph Ursula.........................0433 991404 BOOKKEEPER - Xero, Pybles/Rcvbles, payroll, reporting. Free consult. Ph Kylie ...........0429 803286 BOOKKEEPER: MYOB AND BAS AGENT. 18 years experience. Phone Deb...................0411 659959 BAS & BOOKKEEPING Save money and effort with Mark.............................................0475 125478

Call Jason: 0434 177 594

ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559 ACUPUNCTURE–TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young .................0403 477972

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

artisanair.com.au

PLEASE CALL AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

6680 9394 AU 37088

Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

Lic 246545C

– Sales – Installation – Repairs – All Commercial Refrigeration – Residential & Commercial Airconditioning – Coolroom Design & Construction – Freezer Rooms

14 Manns Road, Mullumbimby

6684 2783

Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492

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abn: 630 282 248 06 licence no: 282 193C allexelectricalandair@gmail.com

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BRICKLAYING

COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137 BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark .....................................04=09 444268 ARTISAN AIR www.artisanair.com.au ‘Chill Out’ AU37088 Lic 246545C Supplying Daikin Air Conditioners to the Northern Rivers ...................................................66809394

BUILDING TRADES

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

• DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonable market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).

0439 624 945

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Award Winning Builders • Renovations • Extensions • New Homes

ANTENNAS PLUS

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0412 497 637

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YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS • Set top box installation and programming • Surround sound design and installation • All TV, telephone & electrical installations Call Norm now on

PRESTIGE BUILDERS

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0422 668 582

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705 BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE Call me first for fast service. Richard ..................................0401 190960

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1300 095 393

Recycled Materials Community Focused 0418 948 979 | bryce@capricorn.net.au | www.capricorn.net.au | Lic 313403C

ANTIQUES / RESTORATION FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique, 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com ...0412 528454

APPLIANCE REPAIR DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786

ARCHITECTS

Creative Carpentry

Decks, pergolas, verandahs, balconies, big & small renos and all other carpentry & building needs. Free quotes.

0427 196 962

orangestar02@gmail.com

Lic. 266174C

SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

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North Coast news daily:

FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au............................66856984 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677

AUTOMOTIVE

BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953 .......... 0403 458177 CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602

• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

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

MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay ..................................................66858500 CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Greg’s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595 BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444 BUILDERS SKILLS, carpenters rates. 25 years exp. Lic No. R84001. Ph Greg .................0422 069632

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Service Directory BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

Quality Exterior Refinishing

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning

P/L Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 12 years’ local experience.

Free property assessments and quotes.Â

Full Circle

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600 fullcirclerefinishing.com

35 years in local area • Free quotes

Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2948 Â Â e: faithfullrossco@gmail.com

Lighthouse Cleaning

WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Management plans drawn up........................................0418 110714

Holiday lets and Airbnb, residential homes and end of lease cleans, bond cleans etc.

Friendly reliable and trustworthy local service.Â

CARPET CLEANING

TLC

Phone: 0449 765 106Â

Truck Mounted Machine

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

(02) 6684 1001

CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447 DETAILED STEAM CLEANING Natural products. Bathrooms, kitchens, spring cleans .0410 723601 AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings.............................0410 630042 BYRON & BEYOND CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns from $35ph........0451 102239 HOLIDAY CLEANERS AVAILABLE NOW! Domestic, AirBnB, last-minute. Local, exp & reliable .0421 360961

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Green & Clean

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

A PROFESSIONAL & PERSONALISED SERVICE Northern Rivers Area..........................0487 013372

COMPUTER SERVICES

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

Personal tech support for bamboozled ed bip bipeds

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

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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 qualiďŹ cations

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads.

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

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

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TINY EARTHWOR

Specialising in road repairs & driveways

0431 122 057

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

Phone Jeremy 0409 146 052

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

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

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160

purely support, advice & tech mentorship

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

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

Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks.

Augers and rock grab available.

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

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283

WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553 MICHAEL SCHWAGER 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...................................................66841962

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St .........................66841028 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT Mobile service. For Home & Business .................0422 804449

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

CONCRETING & PAVING

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ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & yscreens • Water efďŹ cient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. • Residential Civil Industrial. • Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. • Steel ďŹ xing & formwork.

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C ......0421 957506

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

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PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Free quotes. Lic 225874C. Justin ..............0458 773788

5.5 tonne excavator & 12 tonne tipper

CRAFTSMAN CONCRETE POLISHING Concrete grinding & polishing, surface prep. Phil ...0402 560382

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Ray Battersby

0438 454 096

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CLEANING

Excavators Bobcats 13tonne tippers Roller Byron | Ballina | Tweed | Lismore Shire • Construction • Site Cuts • Auger Holes • Rockwalls • Clearing • Demolition • Landscaping • Farm Roads • Bitumen • Concrete driveways.

MANY SPECIALITIES Call today for a free quote!

FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic No. 310498C. Ph Andrew ..................0401 968173

• Driveways • Landscaping • Rock walls • House & shed sites

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

• Land clearing • Augers, rock grab & breaker attachments • Free quotes

Luke Jarrett – 0431 329 630

FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600

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THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690

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

DENTISTS

BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978

BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE Driveways, rubbish removal. Ian.......................0412 853479 MINI EXCAVATION HIRE with auger, experienced operator. Sth Golden Beach ............0401 633222

GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point

30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090 CIVILTRAK Road construction, excavators, rollers, grader & truck hire ..........................0418 665905 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264

ELECTRICIANS 24 HOUR SERVICE

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

DESIGN & DRAFTING

0439 624 945

BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE 20 Year+s Exp.

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

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Domestic Commercial

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Lic: 154293c

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

Byron Shire Earthmoving

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

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GUTTERING

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

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

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

0458 267 777

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd

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

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

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

Lic. 211410C

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 • Acreage Mowing Specialist • Irrigation • Landscaping • Rubbish Removal Byron Shire – Ballina Shire • Fully Licensed & Insured

Contact Vadi: 0404

Suffolk Park

Lic No: 143433C | ACRS Master Cabler A017916

0414 905 900

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824 JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705

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byronlawnranger@gmail.com

www.byronlawnranger.com

RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable and friendly. $35/hour.............................0403 793834 G LANZENI HANDYMAN SERVICE & property maintenance. Byron Bay ....................0412 395604 CARPENTER/BUILDER Renos, timber decks, pergolas, cabins, fencing. Tori Bergin .....0481 785008

• • • • •

Property maintenance All Mowing jobs Landscaping Pressure cleaning Tip runs

BUILDER SKILLS, carpenters rates. 25 yrs exp. Lic No. R84001. Ph Greg.......................0422 069632 HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable & friendly. $35/hr ....................................0403 793834 MC’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Exp. painter, home repairs, odd jobs. Great rates............0412 559509

HEALTH

0407 065 849

CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444

• OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture,

THE BYRON BAY GARDEN & LANDSCAPING COMPANY Structural Landscaping

JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

• Paving • Stonework • Timber work • Retaining wall • Garden maintenance • Planting • Turfing • Mulching • Hedging • Lawns

GCV ELECTRICAL Domestic, commercial, industrial. Lic No 319893C Phone Craig ........0407 991730

FENCING

0434 329 111

Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St...............................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ..............................................0408 110006 MALI’S Chinese Massage Service. Mullum In & Out Calls. ...................................................66841790

Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Non-Toxic Herbicide Spray | Brush Cutting Tip Runs | Fully Insured

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

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

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

HIRE MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228

HOT WATER SYSTEMS

TWEED COAST ELECTRICAL Hot Water Specialists Lic 214073C....................................0432 728946 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394

IRONING

EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697

The Floor Sander NEW AND OLD FLOORS AND DECKING

LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing specialists, all sizes ......................................................0402 487213

• Non-toxic finishes • Free quotes

Richard Neylan 0407 821 690 Email richardneylan1@bigpond.com

A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763

THE IRONING LADY Ironing Service. Suffolk Park $30/hr. Angela.................................0414 719680

KITCHENS

PAUL’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores ......0422 958791 SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 20 yrs+ exp Lic 290290C www.slbyronbay.com ...0499 771769 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 ABOVEBOARD KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & ALTERATIONS Lic 80677C ...................0415 661814 PRESTIGE ACREAGE CARE Acreage mowing specialist ...............................................0490 023964 AB KITCHENS. Best price guarantee. Lic No 110646C. Steve .........................................0413 281324 THE BURBS MOWING All suburban mowing. Andrew .................................................0431 248888

NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco oils, hard wax oils & water-based finishes. Nathan .............0420 215716 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0413 166314

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

ADAM’S ACREAGE MOWING: Acreage Mowing Specialist Please call ..........................0419 813556 BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804 BYRON BAY BRUSH CUTTING Acreage mowing, garden detailing, swiss quality Gyan .0402 728207

GARAGE DOORS

LANDSCAPING

GARDEN DESIGN

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

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

GAS SUPPLIERS

Garage Doors & Openers

• Sand • Soils • Gravels • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Shaun Savage Landscapes Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

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

0405 594 288 SOIL MULCH GRAVEL

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 6685 8588

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

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

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Service Directory Mark Wopling

ABN 31 490 733 798 LIC 203196C

Painting & Decorating QualiďŹ ed Structural Landscaper

Lic 308722C

Landscape Design | Construction | Retaining Walls | Pergolas | Paving Dylan 0409 785 584 www.otrlandscaping.com.au

Accredited

QUALIFIED • INSURED • LOCAL • FREE QUOTES The ďŹ nishing touch to your home

Mob: 0409 451 518

VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES Dip. Lscape Des & Hort. Lic 39791..............66845035 or 0414 842602 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES 25 years experience. Creative, reliable & affordable .0418 688171

LAUNDRY SERVICES

mwoplingpainting@hotmail.com

PAINTER NEIL A McINTOSH

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

ABN 48867459605 Lic 33995C

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

24 years experience

PLASTERING

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

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COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733 GLENN WATERS For the finish you can’t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129 QUALITY LOCAL PAINTER & GYPROCK REPAIRS..........................................Jarrah 0459 351942

PLUMBERS

LAUNDRY

DEREK BULLION PAINTING Free quotes. Lic R98818 ......................... 0414 225604 or 66805049

FAST TURNAROUND – AIR BNB

JOSS PAINTING 30 years experience. Free quotes ..................................66846970 or 0421 976843

• Self serve / service wash • New front loaders & dryers • Domestic & commercial services

PERMACULTURE

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

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 0429 805 081 20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

OPEN EVERY DAY

Licence No. 207479C

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

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

LIGHTING

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

• Targeted treatments for all pests with “no sprayâ€? cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice!

No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

LOCKSMITH

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

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

OSTEOPATHY

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water

0404 053 857

Lic. No. 206913C

PEST CONTROL

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

02 6681 6555 Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

OSTEOPATHY

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

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025

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

BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403

60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900

HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517

ADM PLUMBING SERVICES‌ (NO JOB TOO SMALL)‌ Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

PAINTING

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 • DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Water specialist. Mullum/Byron .....0434 273726 to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.

BYRON BAY

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

0438 784 226 • 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

PHOTOGRAPHY

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

Tree Faerie Fotos

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

Professional • Commercial • Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518

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

Kim Snellgrove, Cally O’Hara ................................................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

Andy’s Move & More

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

0429 149 533 Est 2006

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

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

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

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

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

CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & M’bah 66723818

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

YVES DE WILDE

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

REMOVALISTS

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

PETRA KARNI Physio, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron. Open Saturdays.......0403 226858 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge, Steve Clifford.......66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838

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PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ..............................66843385 Lic 167371C

PICTURE FRAMING BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ........................66803444 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791 BYRON BAY GALLERY Framing 17 Lawson St. Byron Bay Phone Tommy ....................0414 749278

6681 4912 / 0409 917646

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

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

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LONG + SHORT TERM CONTAINERS FOR HIRE

0434 391 855

Call 1300 18 20 50

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

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

www.saegroup.com.au

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

Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524

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

ALL PALM & TREE SERVICES Arborist, Free Quotes. Sam .............................................0428 715886

ROOFING

OUT ON A LIMB www.outonalimbtreeservices.wordpress.com Call Lucas ............0402 191316

UPHOLSTERY

DOMESTIC â&#x20AC;˘ INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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

Metal RooďŹ ng Installations â&#x20AC;˘ Guttering Downpipes â&#x20AC;˘ Fascia â&#x20AC;˘ Skylights â&#x20AC;˘ Whirlybird Patios â&#x20AC;˘ Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Leaf Guard

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

VALUERS

Craig Montgomery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0418 870 362

The Future of Solar

Email: montysmetalrooďŹ ng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooďŹ ng.com.au

LIC: 223489C

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Patrick - 0425 256 802

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010 SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP - Valuation, Advisory & Asset M/ment. Specialists in: Residential, Rural, Commercial & Industrial. www.simsonproperty.com.au..........0400 134562 or 0427 220976

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

WATER FILTERS

SWIMMING POOLS

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ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced, insured & fast free quotes. Call ..............................0419 789600

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

for home, commercial and rural properties

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

(opp. Council chambers)

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360

6684 3003

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772

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A UTE LOAD OF STUFF .................................................................................................0408 210772 MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs................0418 666839 TIPPER HIRE avail for rubbish removal & tip runs. Jono................................................0412 871438

TILING

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP E ll FRoE ff for a

Drop washing steel, es and machin ers dry

@ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS Buying: â&#x20AC;˘ Scrap metal â&#x20AC;˘ Aluminium â&#x20AC;˘ Copper â&#x20AC;˘ Brass â&#x20AC;˘ Lead â&#x20AC;˘ Car Batteries Next to Tyagarah Service Station

PaciďŹ c Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

FREE T avail fo OW

r cars â&#x20AC;&#x201C; unwanted cash for som paid e

Dirty Tiles & Grout? ...forget pointless scrubbing 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

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

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

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

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

Servicing the Far North Coast for 20Â years.

Free quotes. Experienced local technicians.

ChemDryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented cleaning systems.

WINTER SPECIAL: 2

Every 5th m FREE

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

PHI TILING/WATERPROOFING Free quotes. Helpful advice. Lic No 179306C....................66801168

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

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

34 May 2, 2018 The Byron Shire Echo

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

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

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

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

NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

$399

FULLY Water puriďŹ cation systems INST ALLED IN YOUR Rainwater Filters HOME Whole house ďŹ ltration systems

TREE SERVICES

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

WE CLEAN WATER TANKS

â&#x20AC;˘

Call Peter BYRON SHIRE

0487 777 247 www.pristinewater.com.au

WATER FILTERS SUPPLY AND SERVICE

WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .. 66888055 or 0407 002833 SCRUBBED Tank cleaning, repairs & liner insuls. Matt & Nick ............................................66884478 TANK CLEANING Repairs, installation, first flush diverters, pumps, etc ........................0418 662285

WAXING JULIETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEAUTY Waxing, facials, tinting & more. Mullumbimby ................................0434 141572

WEB DESIGN SERVICES TheWebShop.co Affordable website build & digital marketing. hello@thewebshop.co ...66874760

WELDING

The Fully Insured Professionals

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinding â&#x20AC;˘ Bobcat â&#x20AC;˘ Cherrypicker â&#x20AC;˘ Crane Truck â&#x20AC;˘ 18â&#x20AC;? Chipper

WINDOW TINTING

Mark Linder QualiďŹ ed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices ..........................0412 158478 SURFWAGON - Car/Home/Office tint. Lifetime Warranty. W/sale price .........................0434 875009

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

Classifieds INDEX

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

Annual General Meetings ..... 35 Birthdays ................................ 37 Businesses For Sale.............. 36 Childcare................................ 35 Clothing & Alterations ............ 35 Death Notices ........................ 37 For Sale ................................. 36

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

PHONE ADS

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

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

RATES & PAYMENT

Funeral Notices ..................... 37

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

Garage Sales........................ 36

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

Halls For Hire........................ 35

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

THE BYRON SHIRE

Health Notices ....................... 35

EMAIL ADS

Items under $100 ................. 36

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.

In Memoriam.......................... 37 Life Celebrations .................... 37 Motor Vehicles ....................... 36 Musical Notes ........................ 37

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

Only Adults ............................ 37 Pets ........................................ 37 Positions Vacant .................... 36 Professional Services ............ 35 Public Notices ........................ 35 Removalists ........................... 36 Share Accommodation .......... 36 Short Term Accommodation .. 36 Social Escorts........................ 37 To Lease ................................ 36 To Let ..................................... 36 Tradework .............................. 35 Tree Services ......................... 35 Tuition .................................... 37 Wanted .................................. 36 Work Wanted ......................... 37

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 BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE CAFE Open every Sunday for homemade jam & 1 hour before show times MADE IN MULLUM Interested in selling your handmade crafts, artworks, photography etc locally from $50 a week? Interested to see what sells and what doesn’t? Contact Facebook: Made In Mullum or email madeinmullum@gmail.com

LIFE DEATH & BEYOND May 7th Byron Bay

Soul's Journey Shamanic Wisdom ...filled with hope! www.lifedeathbeyond.com

BRUNSWICK HEADS MARKETS Saturday 5th May

MEMORIAL PARK, BRUNSWICK HEADS Phone 6628 4495

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

BYRON ARTISAN MARKET This Saturday 4–9 pm

RAILWAY PARK, BYRON BAY

www.byroncentre.com.au

IKEA

Prepayment is required for all ads.

HEALTH THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742

CHIROPRACTOR MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC

COLONICS

Offering colonic hydrotherapy, sauna and naturopathy at our beachside clinic.

Call or text 0458633869 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au

6684 1028

HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886

Ph 0410

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

Phone 0424025271

PROF. SERVICES

DENTURES LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

No dogs please

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

KAHUNA & ZENTHAI SHIATSU 90 minute massage for $90.

Ocean Shores. Guy 0467625245

PSYCHOTHERAPY/ASTROLOGY weekly group meeting. Text 0412812642

HALLS FOR HIRE

Diana Ewing

Rolfing® Byron Bay

• Yoga • Shiatsu • Massage

Are old injuries still hurting?

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

puravidawellness.com.au

Beginners 6pm Mon spaces available.

M: 0407 455 212 www.dianaewing.com

Tania Mattiocco

Jeremy Sutton • 0407 132 921 rolfingbyronbay.com

Psychotherapy Somatic Practice

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Julie Wells Anne Goslett

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Martin Frank

bodypsychbyronbay.com

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

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

6685 8532

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

HYPNOTHERAPY, NLP & COACHING www.wendypurdey.com.au

Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available

Becky Martin

BREAK THE CHAIN OF ADDICTIONS NOW! Feeling trapped?

Learn how to overcome addictive and limiting behaviours.

Stop smoking, weight loss and so much more.

Dr David King

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

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

Call today 6680 2630

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS® MONDAY 8.00 GYROKINESIS 9.30 NIA 16.00 MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ kids 17.30 JAZZ FLARE

PILATES

7.00 9.30 10.30 15.30 16.30

YOGA AWARENESS

16.00 IMPROV THEATRE GAMES kids

ZUMBA

17.30 PHYSICAL THEATRE

FRIDAY kids

SOCIAL SALSA!

THURSDAY

9.30 PARENT CHILD CREATIVE MOVEMENT 11.00 FELDENKRAIS

19.30 ROOTS’N’MOTION

FLAMENCO BELLY DANCE

kids

PLAYTUNES HIP HOP / STREET DANCE kids HIP HOP / STREET DANCE

17.45 CONTACT IMPROV 19.30 ZOUK

TRADEWORK

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

TREE SERVICES

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES

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

Fully insured • Free quotes MULLUMBIMBY - Timetable

10.15 16.00 17.30 19.00

WEDNESDAY 6.30 YOGA

17.15 CAPOEIRA 18.15 CAPOEIRA

27 years experience.

TUESDAY 7.00 YOGA 9.00 NIA

6.30 QIGONG

0488 609 774

bookings@mullumcivic.com

0423 349 808

(nee Mannix)

20 Shirley St,Byron Bay

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

BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY Individual & Couples Sessions Byron Bay Industrial Estate Thurs-Fri-Sat

Body Based

CLOTHING & ALTRNS

CHILDCARE

Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma.

Maureen Bracken 0402205352

Brunswick Heads 66850498

TOOT AGM Northern Rivers Trains for the Future Inc will hold their AGM at the Mullumbimby RSL 22nd May 2018, 6pm.

New members welcome. toot.org.au

SEWING MACHINIST many years exp.

Sewn everything from a G-string to a spinnaker. Fashion, swimwear, leotards, ballet wear, posing trunks etc. Work from home. Can supply references. Please phone Rachael 0409201036 Reas rates

HYPNOSIS & EFT

STRESSED? Insomnia? Depressed?

Sound Healing can help. ‘More profound than any massage I’ve ever had!’ 1st session 25% off, just $75. Ph 0474432791

Special intro offer $75 per session or 3 for $200 $95 Colonic + Far Infrared Sauna $175 Colonic, Sauna + Massage

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

407 247

FEDERAL COMMUNITY CTR AGM Monday 7th May 7pm, at Ants Shed 3 Federal Drive. All welcome

VIDA

AWARENESS Sessions, Meditation & Art classes.

Yvette 0412664846 www.awarelove.com

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

bigswedishstorerun.com.au

AGMs

BEAUTIFUL RELAXING DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE Treat Yourself. Call now 0410395368

W ll We llness Centr t e

Clear subconscious sabotages.

Reprogram patterns and beliefs.

Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress.

Ph 66846914 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.

ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 23yrs exp. 0417212540

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

PURA

KINESIOLOGY

BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine experience: Sensuous, healing, nourishing, 28 yrs exp. Lucy 0427917960

BRENT VERCO

DELIVERY

Save Money & Time We shop and deliver from $40. Assembly extra.

netdaily

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa

ALL JUST $10 EACH Available from The Echo office reception

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

8.00 FELDENKRAIS

UNLIMITED CLASS SUBSCRIPTIONS

9.30 CONTEMPORARY

ADULT

11.30 HEART DANCE

SATURDAY MEDITATION 7.00 9.00 WAKE AND SHAKE SUNDAY 17.00 YOGA FLOW

Cnr of Stuart and Tincogan Sts | wemove.studio | 0477 333 540

$132/month CHILD

$55/month DROP IN

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

Mulch Supplies

$20 10 CLASS PASS

$180

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227

The Byron Shire Echo May 2, 2018 35

Classifieds TREE SERVICES cont

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

BAMBOO PLY

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 364 852

For ceilings, walls, doors, etc.

Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au PIANO Classic older style quality American brand piano: Gulbransen upright. $100 ono (plus removal) Phone 0413105636

ITEMS UNDER $100 DRUM KIT $99 Ph 0458535760

FREE QUOTES

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

Nick Andrews 0439 849 332

Tallow TREE SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797 FOR SALE DRY FIREWOOD for sale. $150 per 7x4 large trailer load. Ph Sigge 0428819091 SEASONED FIREWOOD Phone Karen 0427804284 SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales.

Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511 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.

BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

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

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

PRICES STARTING FROM $95.

VOLUME DISCOUNTS.

Matt 0427 172 684

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

GARAGE SALES BRUNS 16 Fawcett St. Sat 8-12pm.

Heaps of h’hold, furn, k’ware & more BRUNS 6 Booyun St. Moving out sale: good wooden furniture, clothes, bike, TVs, CDs, DVDs, etc. Not before 7am please.

SABINA’S GARAGE SALE Sat not before 8am. Small furniture, clothes, brica-brac. 43 Fingal St, Brunswick Hds. O.SHORES 21 Coonburra Cres, Sat 8am.

Books, CDs, household items, clothing O/S 6 Yungarup Pl. Sat 8am. Gazebo, UV outdoor blinds, water filter, books, clothes LENNOX 12 Henderson Pl, Sat 8am.

Combined sale. Designer women & kids clothes, furniture, household, bric-a-brac

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES

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

2007 SUZUKI SX4 227,000km, 5 speed manual, 6 mths rego, no rust, very reliable car $2950. Ph 0407248181 AUTOMATIC 2006 FORD FIESTA 145283KM 5 DOOR HATCH LOW KM. SN4323................$4990 AUTOMATIC 2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 155452KM GREAT CAR FOR LEARNERS. SN0869..........$5750 2009 HOLDEN BARINA 5SPD MANUAL 82492KM VERY LOW KM 5DR HATCH. SN6993........$5490 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER 5SPD MANUAL 149643KM VERY HANDY WAGON. SN050..$5495 2005 HOLDEN 1 TONNER UTE AUTOMATIC EXTRA LARGE TRAY READY FOR WORK 168527KM. SN0202.............................$7495 2014 MITSUBISHI TRITON GLX 4WD TURBO DIESEL DUALCAB CANOPY VERY LOW 43071KM SN0926 ...........................................................$25990

BARGAINS

BYRON BAY FIREWOOD

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Pickup / Delivery Seasoned Firewood

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

Kindling, bags, trailer, tonnage (up to 30 tonne).

Residential | Commercial | Wholesale Prompt and reliable service.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Michael – 0401 739 656

FIREWOOD • Palings • Posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Molasses • Concrete Posts • Tomato stakes • Cane Mulch Kings Creek, Mullumbimby

Mark 0427 490 038 | Karen 0427 804 284

ballinacarcentre.com.au

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

FOOD STALL VAN Nachos, wraps, burgers. Perm sites at Byron, Lennox & Bangalow markets. Includes a classic food caravan. Price neg. Ph 0413261133 LEASE ASSIGNMENT priced for quick sale. WIWO. Fully fitted restaurant or takeaway. Exc position opposite Rails Hotel on busy Jonson St. Ph 0414236418

SHORT TERM ACCOM. STH GOLDEN BEACH 1br, f-f, s-c garden flat. Quiet, working sgle or cple.

Avail 8/5/18 – 30/6/18. N/s, d/f, no pets. $350pw incl bills & WiFi. 0417739335 SPACIOUS 3br 3 bthrm home avail 8 weeks June/July. 6km to Mullum. Quiet location, spectacular views. Suit couple $500pw + elec & bond. Ph 0419164717

SHARE ACCOM. CRABBES CRK share home $200pw incl bills, fully-furn. David 66771523 MULLUM Unfurnished spacious room plus sunroom avail in high set large home close to town. Sharing with one other.

Single $220pw, couple $250pw, all incl.

Avail May 11. Ph 0404314285 BANGALOW neat & tidy share house, suit sgl, $260pw incl bills. Ph 0402668526 MULLUM large room, sun filled, warm, views, n/s, no pets $160pw. 0447676458 BRUNSWICK furn rooms incl bills, big garden, close to town. 1 at $190pw, 2 attached rooms $260pw. 0415238408 O.SHORES Share house with 2 others.

Clean, modern, non-party home $190pw + bills. No pets. Txt Paul 0448917028 LENNOX room in beautiful home, share with 2, panoramic ocean views $225pw n/s, d/f, veg pref. Phone 0498443133

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 STORAGE From $105/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 MULLUM 1br f-furn cottage on river (boat incl), full kitchen, wood floors, a/c, carport, 2 min town. Suit working cple/sgle. Refs req. No pets. Avail until mid-Oct. $385pw + elect. Gas, WiFi incl. Ph 0413274990 MULLUM 1br, self-cont flat. Private entrance, outdoor area/parking. Large bathroom/laundry. Large kitchen. Built in robe, pantry & linen. Close to shops & park. Unfurn, no pets, no smoking. Ref required. Perm rental $350pw inc water & WiFi. Suit 1-2 people. Ph 0421215989 COORABELL Amazing views from classic restored Qld home. 4br, 3 with BIR. 2 bthrm. Ensuite to master br. Mod kitch, stone worktops. New electric oven and gas cooktop. Small front deck & full width rear deck with valley views to the West. Rvrse cycle a-c. Newly painted throughout, polished wood floors. Ample parking. 10 mins to Byron, Mullum & Bangalow. Fantastic location. Permanent, unfurnished rural $950pw. Saturday inspection. Txt 0400110315 for address

BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK TOWNHOUSE 3br, 2.5 bthrm, garage, pool, security, refs req, $700pw. accom@byron 0421603564 NTH OCEAN SHORES studio, semi-furn $260pw includes all bills. Ph 66802097 SUFFOLK PARK 1br duplex-style apartment. Beautiful spot. Sep bedroom.

Priv c’yard. Large bthrm with bath. 6-12 mth lease. $370pw incl bills. Quiet, respectful tenants only. Kate 0497648027 SUFFOLK Alcorn St, opp beach entr. 2br f/furn townhouse, SLUG, references req, $680pw neg, long/sh term. 0401031209 MULLUM 4km, beautiful large timber house & self-cont studio on lake with jetty. 4br + office on picturesque property, seclusion but close to town. $1070pw.

Avail June 1, long lease. Txt 0412897567

Mullumbimby 3br 1bth $480 3br 2bth $550 Brunswick Heads 2br 1bth $395 2br 1bth $410 2br 1bth $450 3br 1bth neg South Golden Beach 2br 1bth $490 4br 3bth $820 Pottsville 4br 2bth $750 Commercial – Billinudgel Premium showroom & warehouse space. 445m2. Certified organic.

Contact office for details & inspection

SHED DLUG 2x ROLLER DOORS Cement floors, easy access, Mullum.

Available now for storage only $70pw Phone 0423632039 MULLUM OFFICE Large air conditioned office with reception area & balcony in beautifully restored building in central Mullum. Suit professional looking for sunny & elegant workspace. Flexible rental agreement. Phone 0414832375 BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM Avail Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun $80/day, $45/half day. Mullum. 66849458, 0435078551 MULLUM Tallowwood Estate. Light & sunny, open plan, near new 3br, 2 bthrm home. DLUG, NBN, A/con. Long lease.

Sorry no pets. $630pw. Ph 0407455212

Prime Retail Space

SECURE STORAGE BANGALOW Brand new storage sheds 66871500

on Byron Street.

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed.

Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011

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

BANGALOW spacious 3br, 2 bthrm hse, rural views, gas cooking/heating, DLUG, $650pw. Ph 0437270771

WORKER FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Possible accomodation. Ph 66849360 EXPERIENCED COOK 25-30 hours per week in Mullum. 0410718131. Email resume to: info@thebranches.com.au BARISTA full-time casual. Town Cafe Bangalow. Experience necessary.

Immediate start. Karl or Katrina 66871010

Choose your own hours Earn great money Be your own boss Full training provided

Email: info@gobyron.com.au Phone: 6620 9200 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

Practice Manager We have a dynamic opportunity for a Practice Manager to join our long established and highly regarded General Practice in the beautiful Byron Shire. The practice is an independently owned local institution and prides itself in creating a positive and rewarding workplace.

The position involves management of a busy General Practice, a team of up to 7 administrators, 9 doctors and 5 nursing staff to streamline and expand the practice’s capabilities.

The position will include: 1. Monitoring, reporting and driving business performance.

2. Development and implementation of initiatives to improve business performance.

3. Managing cash flow, the billing processes, Medicare, debt collection etc with the support of an off-site accounting service.

4. HR requirements including recruitment, induction and performance reviews.

5. Liaison with external providers of insurance, accounting services, IT services etc.

6 Leadership ability to manage a team of clinicians and administrators.

Who you are and what you have: 1. Excellent time management, organisational skills, multi-tasking and prioritisation skills.

2. Enthusiastic and professional demeanour.

3. Medical Director, PracSoft and basic IT and networking troubleshooting skills.

4. Experience in a similar role, previous medical practice experience is desired but not essential.

We invite your interest to be forwarded in writing to: admin@meadowsmedical.com.au

TO LEASE

STORAGE CLUNES Single-car garage, safe, dry, lockable, $150pm. 0418662285

BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

GoByron Drivers Wanted

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

5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

MULLUM very tidy downstairs studio.

60sqm. $350pw incl elect/water. Working person, bond req. Commercial use possible. Ph 0488980785

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

POSITIONS VACANT

L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177

BYRON A&I EST factory unit, Brigantine St, approx 150sqm plus mezzanine, suit clean industry or residential, 1 parking space, toilet, shower. $2900pm neg incl outgoings. Contact owner 0419465626

O.SHORES granny flat, unfurn, carport, courtyard. Suit working single/cple. Cool & comfy, $300pw incl. No pets. 66803176

36 May 2, 2018 The Byron Shire Echo

O.SHORES 1br garden flat with carport.

On private, quiet, leafy established large block. Mins to Bruns. Suit sgl wrkr under 45, pref fem. $260pw + bills. 0412732465

In Bangalow Village Approx 40 sqm, light & bright, high ceilings & air conditioning.

Owner is seeking a long term tenant. $590 p/w inc GST. Available Now.

Bangalow Real Estate

6687 2479

Courses starting soon...

Mon 7th May • Provide First Aid • CPR • Spanish Level 3 • Guitar Level 3

Tue 8th May • Golf For Beginners • Spanish Level 1 • Parlez-Vous Francais ?

• Sewing For Beginners • Guitar For Beginners

Wed 9th May • Spanish Level 2

• Sewing Level 2

Thu 10th May • Building Your Online Presence • German For Beginners • Guitar Level 2

Fri 11th May • Basket Weaving

Sat 12th May • Vegan Nut Cheeses & Milk

Sun 13th May • Bruns River Photo Tour

Limited places - don’t miss out!

02 6684 3374

byroncollege.org.au

RTO NO: 90013

Looking for a new career?

Let us help you on your way • Business Marketing Bootcamp* Starts 4th May

• Pathway to Early Childhood Education and Care* Starts 10th May

• Bamboo Basics* Starts 18th June

• Disability Support Skillset* Starts 25th July

• Cert IV in New Small Business(BSB42615)* Starts 31st July

• Permablitz Community Project* Starts 30th August

* NSW Government subsidised places available, eligibilty criteria apply

02 6684 3374

byroncollege.org.au

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Classifieds Kitchen Hand/Cook

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MUSICAL NOTES DOUBLE BASS REPAIRS, Setups, Lessons. 0412172089 QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019 GUITAR STRINGS, REPAIRS Brunswick Heads 66851005

PETS Yabba-dabbadoo! Meet the Flintstones!

Wilma is a 1 year old mum to 5 kittens, Pebbles, Bam Bam, Betty, Fred & Barney. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful girl who now deserves to start her own adventures & be the young lady that she is. Wilma is affectionate & quiet unlike her crazy young family. Her crazy kids will be available for adoption shortly, so why not pop in & meet them all?

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Tuppy Lang

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Debra â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tuppyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lang 30.12.1952 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 27.4.2018 A Celebration of Tuppyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will take place at Torakina Beach in Brunswick Heads at 10.30am on Wednesday, May 9.

Introducing Rusty, a desexed 2yr old male purebred Aust.

Cattle Dog. He walks really well on the lead and is super friendly and cuddly. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bark a lot, friendly to visitors and food motivated. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an absolute Aussie Ripper! Please contact Margaret on 0458 461 935.

Needs carers for medium â&#x20AC;&#x201C; large dogs.

Bring something to sit on. Join family and friends for a drink at the Brunswick Pub after her ashes are scattered.

Please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring ďŹ&#x201A;owers or gifts. The family have asked that donations are made to the Wedgetail Retreat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Northern Rivers Community Hospice at www.wedgetailretreat.com.au

DEATH NOTICES SCOTT,

Janet Catherine (Janey) 20.8.1941 - 23.4.2018

Late of Woy Woy. Formerly of Ocean Shores, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Studio Facadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Birchgrove, Aranda and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Carwoolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bungendore.

Dearly loved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, activist, artist, friend and free spirit.

Now at rest.

MACKAY FAMILY FUNERALS

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Panda is a 10 year old desexed female boxer x. She is a well behaved, loyal and affectionate girl who just wants a peaceful place to call home for the rest of her life. She is a perfect companion dog for a retired owner.

If you can give Panda a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

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12.08pm 9.47pm 1.49pm 12.19am Moon High tide, set height (m) 0656 0901 1.44; 2134 1.74 0752 0937 1.36; 2210 1.72 0846 1012 1.28; 2245 1.68 0939 1049 1.21; 2323 1.63 1029 1132 1.15 1116 0005 1.56; 1224 1.10 1159 0056 1.50; 1331 1.08 1239 0158 1.45; 1452 1.11 1318 0305 1.44; 1601 1.18 1354 0407 1.46; 1657 1.29 1430 0500 1.49; 1744 1.41 1506 0548 1.52; 1828 1.54 1543 0633 1.54; 1910 1.66 1622 0716 1.54; 1952 1.77 1705 0800 1.52; 2036 1.86 1753 0845 1.48; 2121 1.92 1846 0931 1.42; 2207 1.93 1944 1021 1.34; 2257 1.91 2047 1115 1.27; 2350 1.85 2151 1218 1.22 2255 0048 1.77; 1330 1.20 2357 0152 1.69; 1448 1.24 0259 1.62; 1559 1.33 0058 0402 1.57; 1700 1.43 0157 0500 1.53; 1752 1.54 0255 0551 1.50; 1839 1.63 0352 0636 1.45; 1920 1.70 0448 0718 1.41; 2000 1.75 0544 0757 1.37; 2035 1.77 0638 0834 1.32; 2111 1.77 0732 0910 1.28; 2145 1.76

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Astronomical data and tides

Times are Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time.

Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less.

Data courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology.

IN MEMORIAM

RICK HENRY 1951 - 2016

FUNERAL NOTICES

Died peacefully in John Flynn Hospital Friday April 13th 2018.

A service will be held at Beenleigh QLD on 8th May 2018.

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Community at work Facebook: Brunswick Bush School, Email: brunsbushschool@gmail.com, Web: www.brunsbushschool.com.au

Regular As Clockwork

Over-60s Fun Fridays Fun Fridays 2–5pm at the hall, 37 Marvell Street East, Byron Bay (next to the preschool). Meet, play games and have a cuppa and a chat. A new venture for seniors, and your suggestions are welcome. Entry $5.00. Enquiries: Nancy 6685 3969 or 0498 480 373

DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.

Junior chess club

Neighbourhood Centre

The Mullum junior chess club meets after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in room F4 at Mullumbimby High School.

All ages, all standards, encouragement and professional coaching. Ph Mike 6684 6281.

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.

Bush School

Low-cost or free food

Each Thursday during term time the Brunswick Bush School takes kids 6–14 years out into the bush to learn, grow and connect with each other and the land. Meets at 9am outside the Brunswick Surf Club, group returns 3pm.

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

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North Coast news daily: 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.

Help with bills Program providing people on low income assistance with electricity and natural gas bills. Phone Kristin at Byron Community Centre 6685 6807.

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

Seniors Activities Seniors Activities Tuesdays at the Byron Community Centre, Jonson St, Byron Bay. Elder Beats seniors drumming 10.30– 11.30 am with Gareth Jones in the theatre, 11.30 Morning tea in the courtyard, 12.00–1.00 Chair Yoga with Pippy Wardell Friday at Marvell Hall play mahjong, canasta, 500 etc and enjoy a cuppa at 1.30pm. Marvell Street East, Byron Bay. Enqs: Nancy 0498 480 373

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Baby massage

Contact Improvisation Saturdays in Mullumbimby 10–12 noon at St Martin’s, Church Hall, Stuart Street, Mullumbimby.

All levels of dancers welcome. Enquiries 0402 059 564.

At the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre. Friday mornings, weekly, baby massage classes for expectant and new parents and carers.

Gold coin contribution. Bookings essential. Linda 0411 985 557

Labyrinth Walk

Social Table Tennis

Walk the Labyrinth at Byron Bay Uniting Church 1st Sunday of the month (April 2018 2nd Sunday) between 2.30 and 4pm.

Introductory talk at 2pm. Info: Lauall Greer 0438 608 776.

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.

Toastmasters

Time to sing

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.

Come sing inspiring songs and make new friends, Sundays, 10am at South Golden Beach Community Hall. Call Linda: 0415 412 514.

Meditation

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

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.

On The Horizon

member of National Parks and Wildlife.

Enjoy a friendly environment on 1 May at 14 Kingsley Street, Byron, 10am.

Larrikins and Leader, at the RSL meeting room, Mullumbimby. Tuesday 8 May, 10am. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.

Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

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U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 8 May 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads. Peter Swain (NRU3A) speaks about his journey to the high Arctic. Visitors and potential new members welcome. Ring 6685 1732.

Brunswick Valley VIEW Club will hold their next Luncheon Meeting at Ocean Shores Country Club on Thursday 10 May at 10.30am. Guest speaker Pam Bowers, volunteer in policing at Tweed Heads.

Suffolk Park Dune Care is meets Satuday, 5 May at 8.30am at the end of bike track near bridge over Tallow Creek. All welcome. Phone Helen on 0418 469 767.

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

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.

Breast Cancer Support

OS art competition

Family Drug Support

Ocean Shores Country Club’s 12th Annual Art Competition/Exhibition opens on Thursday 17 May, 6pm at Ocean Shores Country Club. Artist award presentations, music, appetisers and much more.

Enjoy an evening with your local artists.

Artist entry forms available at: www. oceanshorescc.com.au. Entries must be received by 4 May 2018. Contact Marilyn 6680 4907.

Do you have a loved one, family member or significant other whose substance use is affecting your life? Are you looking for clear, practical down-to-earth information and support? Family Drug Support is offering a free information session in Mullumbimby 15 May, 6.30– 8.30pm. Contact Chrissie: 0484 002 181

Mullum CWA

Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare working bee, Saturday, 5 May, 9am till 1pm, at Brunswick Heads Crown Land Reserve site. Meet at end of South Beach Road fire track gate, not far from the surf club. Enter the fire trail gate, walk along (300m) it until you get to the second gate. Turn left and you will see us on the righthand side, towards the beach.

Mullumbimby Country Women’s Association (CWA) meets Wednesday, 9 May at 10am at the CWA rooms. Bring a plate for a light lunch to follow the meeting. New members welcome. Info: Jenny 6684 7282 or Sue 6684 1675.

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Byron Shire seniors computer club invites interested seniors to come to learn how to use your photos creatively. Meets at Ocean Shores Community Centre, Wednesdays 1–3pm during school terms.

For more information phone Gloria on 0428 845 339.

Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay meets at the NSW Cancer Council rooms, 8/130 Jonson St, Byron (upstairs

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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.

Any cryptic crossword tragics out there – beginners or advanced. If you’d like to share your obsession with others and get together once a week at Marvell Hall as part of the new seniors’ activities, please ring Christine 0407 857 991. As a team we might be able to conquer DA!

Seniors computer club

Permaculture Byron Bay meets 1st Wednesday of every month at Marvell Hall 7.30pm. Ph 0427 862 902

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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.

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Library fun

Cryptic Crossword Club

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

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Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the Shire – www.aa.org.au.

Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you?

Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/ australia. Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs (but especially crystal meth) had become a problem. Meeting held Wednesday 7.30am, Byron Bay Surf Club. Call 0478 061 479 to speak to a local member or visit www.crystalmeth.org.au.

Play mahjong, canasta, 500 etc and enjoy a cuppa! Fridays at 1.30pm at Marvell Hall, Marvell Street East, Byron Bay. Enquiries Nancy 0498 480 373.

Emerge Australia Inc is a not-for-profit charity supporting those with myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For more information see the Emerge Australia Website at http://emerge.org.au/.

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Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Sts Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and Fridays 10–12 and market Saturdays 9–1.

Discover your local history, join our team – 6684 4367. Bangalow Heritage House Museum & Cafe Open Monday–Friday 10am–3pm. Corner Ashton & Deacon Streets Bangalow. Available for event hire and welcomes all groups and visitors.

Phone 6687 2183.

in shop complex next to Byron RSL) at 12pm–2pm, every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Family and friends welcome.

Phone Ingrid 0431 207 453.

Buddhist meditation teaching and practice at the living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Mishaela, 0438 858 842 or mishaele@si.org.au. Dzogchen Meditation and study group 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Didi 0408 008 769. 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, 6pm, 1 Korau Place Suffolk Park. Go to www. wisdom.yoga or phone Kris 0435 300 743. Community Yoga Nidra class free, Wednesdays 1–1.30pm at the Bamboo Yoga School, behind The Health Lodge, 78 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Matt 0430 008 293. Meditation Collective Mondays 6.30pm at Temple Byron. For more info: www.byronbaymeditationcollective. com.au or call Geo 0431 747 764. Anam Cara Meditation at St Paul’s Spirituality Centre Meditation Wednesdays 2pm 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay (200 metres off Jonson Street). Robyn: 0411 800 447.

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-yearolds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place. 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au

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Join St Paul’s Spirituality Centre for coffee and cakes and hear the news from a

Chemical Free Landcare

U3A Ballina/Byron Guest speaker Alan Maclean’s subject is

AGM Bangalow pool Notice of Annual General Meeting for the Bangalow Pool Trust. Heritage House, Deacon Street, Bangalow at 5.30pm on Monday 14 May.

Chemical Free Landcare Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare working bee, Saturday, 5 May, 9am till 1pm, at Brunswick Heads Crown Land Reserve site. Meet at end of South Beach Road fire track gate, not far from the surf club. Enter the fire trail gate, walk along (300m) it until you get to the second gate. Turn left and you will see us on the righthand side, towards the beach.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Is Love & Compassion in our Life Possible?

Bring excerpts on Love and Compassion in Krishnamurti’s writing. Thursday 3 May, 1.30–3.30pm, at Marvell Hall, Marvell St East (beyond sportsfield),

Lions Club 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.

Choirs Bay Singers meet Wednesdays at Byron Community Centre, 10–11am.

Ukelele class at 11.45am. Enquiries 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanffy.com.au.

Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays at Ocean Shores 6.45pm-8.45pm. Eclectic and catchy repertoire. Ph 0425 363 589.

Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Mullumbimby Civic Centre, 55 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.

Suffolk Park Dune Care

Mullum Hospital Aux Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary Mothers Day raffle. Tickets on sale outside Woolworths 27/28 April and 4 May. Proceeds towards palliative care equipment for Byron Central Hospital.

End-of-life choices Exit International’s (EI) next meeting will be held on 10 May. EI is a voluntary euthanasia group that meets quarterly at the Robina Community Centre.

Attendees must be Exit members.

Information at www.exitinternational.net or phone Elaine 5580 8215 or 0421 796 713.

Calling artists!

Start preparing your entries for the 2018 Ocean Shores Art Expo. This year’s theme is TREASURES. Entries close 24 July (open for registration mid-June). More than $5,000 in prize money. Visit: www. osartexpo.com for more information.

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Sport

Send us your sport stories and photos: sport@echo.net.au

Bluedogs reach ANZAC Cup finals

The Bangalow Bluedogs football club were good enough to get two teams into the finals of the ANZAC Cup last week but the men’s premier division side lost 3–0 to Lismore, while the women’s B division lost to the Casino Cobras 10–2.

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Bowls triumph for Byron women

Mullum Giants too strong for Red Devils

Byron Bay Women’s Bowling Club was well represented at the Coolangatta Ladies Fiesta Two Bowl Triples on Monday last week. Mirtha Christian, Patricia Bigg and Linda Child took out the second-round winner’s prize. Photo supplied

The Byron Red Devils kick out of their half in the derby against Mullumbimby, played in the wet. Photo Ross Kendall

New sportsfields Triathlon returns to the Bay opened in Wollongbar More than 1,00o athletes are expected for the 23rd edition of the Byron Bay Triathlon set for Saturday, May 12.

The competitors will race over Tempta, Sprint and Olympic distances and will be joined by 100 juniors, many of whom are competing in their very first triathlon.

The new course includes a revised cycle leg and a run under the lighthouse.

Organisers are expecting a competitive field from across Australia.

The Men’s podium is shaping up to be a battle of the northern rivers as 2017 Men’s Open runner-up Matt Slee from Suffolk Park is back with the gold in his sights, along with local favourites Harry Jones and Jack Orr. Holly Grice is also back to defend her 2017 title, facing strong competition from Courtney Gilfillan.

Road closures from 11am till 3.30pm towards Suffolk Park; and until 4.30pm in the CBD.

The new million-dollar 14-hectare sporting facilities were officially opened by the federal member for Page Kevin Hogan last week The new grounds include an AFL field/cricket oval, two rugby grounds with lighting, six tennis courts with lighting, four sealed netball courts (with lighting for two), separate facilities for rugby/AFL, cricket, netball, and a tennis clubhouse, as well as car parking for 292 vehicles and bus parking.

‘This is great news for

King and Ryan make quarterfinals Crystal Cylinders

Kyuss King (Byron Bay) and Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head) were the best of a group of our local junior surfers competing at the Gold Coast stop of the Hydralyte Sports Surf Series at Currumbin Beach.

Both King and Ryan featured in the quarterfinals of the men’s and women’s respectively where they finished in equal ninth place at the World Surf League Junior Qualifying Series event while Mikey McDonagh (Lennox Head) finished equal 17th.

All Girls The Lennox Head All Girls Surfriders club were hit with pouring rain, cooler weather and less than ideal waves for their April round.

‘The weather was against us but we decided to make the most of the morning. The club had a very small turnout for this month. Well done to the hardcore girls who showed up in the rain and

Wollongbar and the sporting community,’ Hogan said.

Greens member for Ballina Tamara Smith also announced the WollongbarAlstonville Rugby Club will be receiving $5,000 from the Local Sport Grant Program for player jerseys and training shirts.

All grades can get cheaper players kit, she said.

The stark contrast in local league so far in the 2018 season was evident as the Giants beat the Byron Red Devils 32–10 at home last Sunday.

For the Mullum side it was their fourth straight win and a top spot on the ladder (shared with Cudgen and Tweed Coast) while the Devils remain winless at the bottom of the table.

Silky handling from the Mullum side in the sloppy conditions saw them go two converted tries clear in the first ten minutes.

It was simple league played well. Hold onto the ball, run hard up the middle early then

go wide to the corners, or put the ball high and chase strongly to force errors.

It all went the way of the Giants. They out scored the visitors six tries (five converted) to two, the tries to Byron coming late in the second half.

Players players were Lindsay Beckett and Matty Ashton.

The Reserves also notched up another win for the season beating the Byron side 14–10. Players Players Ethan Anderson.

Giants take on Casino this weekend, while Byron hosts Cudgen.

Byron Bay rugby in winning form Luke Sullivan

Two weeks ago the boys in blue and white took the long bus trip to play the Casino Bulls in the Far North Coast Rugby competition and came away with two wins to back up their double victory over Lismore the week before.

Reserves

Kyuss King ripping up at the Gold Coast. Photo Ehan Smith

thunder and stayed to surf and even managed to have some fun.

‘Because of the weather we decided to run straight finals except for the Junior Intermediates, who surfed heats and a final,’ Natalie Grono said.

Results Jnr Intermediate: Juniper Harper, Mahia Adams, Poppy Hand, Amelia Walker.

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Snr Beginner: Belinda Wells, Breanne Brown, Seraphine Nolette, Perrine Widlak.

Snr Intermediate: Jen Hollier, Peta Grew, Sylvie Hoarau.

Longboards: Maz Pentecost, Peta Grew, Jen Hollier.

Open: Nyxie Ryan, Ebony Santamaria, Jane Collins, Maz Pentecost.

Soul Surfers: Cory Whitney, Marika Llic.

The Sandcrabs (Reserve Grade) have found form early in the season and looked to continue their winning streak, making it three from three this year.

Will Aisake and Jo Common helped the Crabbies to start the game like a bat out of hell with fast hands and excellent rolling rucks to have Casino on the back foot early.

Andy Teuma and Roberto Lynch played like long-lost brothers, both running hard fast lines, looking for the offload. Mark Howard had an absolute screamer of a game, at times grabbing the ball looking for holes.

Dan George rallied the troops, communicating well and guiding the forward straight up the guts.

Josh Smith’s enthusiasm

Sam Shiner on the break for Byron. Photo Max Goldfield

and intensity at the back of the pack continued to pay dividends with yet another burst close to the line, charging over for his hat trick.

Byron Bay won 29–14.

Firsts In first grade the Byron Boys started well with some sharp hands and lightning fast clear outs leaving the opposition gobsmacked and sending Hamish Rowland over in the corner.

Dru Baggaley came onto the pitch ready to make an impact and James ‘Fat 10’ Bulmer worked hard.

Casino’s boot was their saviour in the first half, punishing the Bay when the ball

was turned over after 50 metres of hard work.

The Bulls came out firing after the break with some great hands putting Byron on the back foot. This momentum saw the Bulls execute an excellent set move off a scrum to score in the corner By now the Bay’s lineout found its groove, setting the platform for Bedwin to score a screamer.

The Bay won 25–19 and showed true grit to pull off a double win away.

There was a bye in the competition last week.

Byron Bay now face Bangalow in the Battle of Byron Shire this Saturday May 5, at the Rec Ground, Byron Bay.

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The Bruns Bowlo Choir, an ever-growing group of singers aged 15 to 82, is welcoming new members who can hold a tune. The choir meets Monday nights during term time from 6.30 till 8.30pm. Call Janet 0438 965 397 or Adrian 0437 328 394 for more info.

fashion & food, homewares & collectibles, massage & readings, books & toys, gifts & art,

This week’s Anglicare report on rental affordability revealed no surprises – NSW Federation of Housing Associations CEO Wendy Hayhurst says that apart from Sydney, unaffordability is ‘biting hard in regional areas from the far north coast right through to the northern tablelands and the Riverina. Even in towns like Tamworth, Wagga and Goulburn, a job seeker on Newstart cannot find a single affordable place to rent while they look for work.’

Butler St Reserve 8am - 3pm

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Free live music this month

Romaniacs Buskers - Didgera, Juzzie Smith, Kobya

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Farewell Tuppy – with great sadness Backlash pays tribute, thanks and says farewell to The Echo’s long-serving proofreader, layout artist and tennis enthusiast. For more see page 7.

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Cactus Hill Project Yearly Sale May 1st-11th Summer & floor stock at reduced prices including furniture, bedding, soft furnishing, artwork and decor items.

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Reasons to be cheerful – the Koreas hold a peace summit and French president Macron blazes truth all over the US congress about environmental and nationhood responsibility. And the Australian finance industry drops their dacks and gets spanked with a paddle at the long-resisted Royal Commission. Winter is coming.

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The Ocean Shores community around Bian Crt and Warrambool Rd were given another two weeks to make submissions regarding what they say is a massive over-development. Ten townhouses and three houses across three lots in the valley between the

Local fisherman Wrecks Hunt made his point that Byron Shire’s potholes have more than just the one use of blowing tyres. Fishing! Hunt’s stunt prompted a few residents to pop in to The Echo office to tell us about their own experiences of how this special Mullum pothole destroyed their tyres. And although Council usually denies responsibility for damage to cars caused by potholes, Backlash understands Byron Shire Council recently paid one local for the damage to their vehicle caused by a pothole. But as Council is just a humble agency of the NSW government, perhaps motorists should instead hold state pollies to account?

For example, the NSW coalition won’t allow a bed tax, which would help Council pay for better roads. Photo Jeff ‘Pot And Holed Since 1986’ Dawson

two roads are proposed. Considering the proponents have unlimited time to prepare a DA, it seems almost fair. But residents objecting to DAs always face major hurdles, and must become fluent in town planning instruments and fully comprehend the social, traffic, engineering, hydrology and ecological impacts. Their fight is at https://bit.ly/2Hjf2iS. Q Q Q Q

Australia’s first illicit-pill-testing trial at a Canberra festival last weekend has been called a success by drug treatment experts. It’s a political wedge that highlights how behind public sentiment NSW Labor and the coalition are on the idiotic drug war. Nimbin will again stand strong against arcane anti-freedom drug laws at its 26th annual MardiGrass this weekend. If you do indulge, designated drivers are strongly recommended.

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