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Hundreds turned out for the annual Byron Bay Ocean Swim Classic and Mini Swim on Sunday at Main Beach. Yet the visitor influx brought busy traffic, with both the swim and the monthly markets coinciding. Photo Jeff ‘Water Proof Lens’ Dawson

Government koala plan ‘will fail’ Chris Dobney

A new state government policy of establishing new ‘koala reserves’ across the state has been condemned as inadequate by conservation groups, with NSW Labor going so far as to call it a sham. In announcing the strategy Monday, Lismore MP Thomas George (Nationals) said it would ‘support a

range of conservation actions over the next three years, to stabilise koala numbers across the state’. ‘$20 million in funding through the NSW Koala Strategy will allow the purchase of priority koala habitat,’ Mr George said. ‘A corridor will be established along the QLD border in the area around Mt Lindesay. It will be managed as a koala reserve to improve

management for koala conservation,’ he added. A further $4.5 million has been allocated to caring for sick or injured koalas across NSW, including the building of a wildlife animal hospital in Lismore. While commending the government’s recognition of the threats to koala habitat, the National Parks Association of NSW Inc (NPA) said it fears the new strategy ‘will prove

inadequate and a waste of money under current policy settings’. CEO of the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Kate Smolski said, ‘Less than one year ago the Berejiklian government ushered in new environment laws which made 99 per cent of identified koala habitat on private land able to be bulldozed. ‘This strategy ignores the new laws and fails to fix the problem.’

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End of shark nets trial welcomed Local Greens MP Tamara Smith and animal rights activists have welcomed the early end to the north coast shark nets trial and have urged the state government not to reinstate the controversial strategy. The second trial of shark nets has been underway for almost five months at Lighthouse Beach (Ballina), Sharpes Beach (Ballina), Shelly Beach (Ballina), Seven Mile Beach (Lennox Head) and Evans Head Beach. NSW primary industries minister Niall Blair announced last Wednesday that the nets would begin coming out immediately owing to the early start of the whale migration season in the region. The migration officially started on May 1, a month earlier than last year. Ms Smith said last Thursday that the cessation of the trial should be permanent, and that other measures should be used to enhance community safety. ‘There is no scientific evidence and little community support for putting shark nets back in the waters off the north coast,’ Ms Smith said in a press release. ‘The data from the north coast shark net trial is yet more evidence that the shark netting program in NSW does little to keep people safe in the water but takes a terrible toll on local marine life. ‘I support shark spotting by trained personnel such as Shark Watch volunteers or Surf Life Savers, using binoculars and drones.’ continued on page 2

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According to departmental statistics from the trial, just two of the 132 marine creatures caught in the nets between November 23, 2017 and March 31 this year were target sharks. The catch included a number of threatened species. Forty-nine of the animals caught in the nets were killed. Meanwhile Nationals parliamentary secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin said, ‘I have consulted with many members in our community who support the government’s decision to end the second trial ahead of schedule.’ ‘An online and phone community survey will begin next week and will allow the government to seek further

feedback on the second trial. ‘I also encourage locals to visit a community dropin stand at Lighthouse Beach on Saturday May 12 to raise any concerns they may have. ‘There is no one solution to reducing the risk of shark attacks but this government is committed to using a range of technologies to make sure our beaches are as safe as possible. ‘I know that many people are still enjoying our local beaches and I encourage everyone to be vigilant about sharks in the area. This includes checking signs, avoiding murky water and not swimming at dawn or dusk.’He added that public feedback received will help to inform the government’s future decisions on the use of shark nets.

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Crowds defy flawed laws, 25 years running Chris Dobney

In a year that saw hemp foods finally decriminalised and some small progress on medical marijuana, last weekend’s Nimbin MardiGrass continued its campaign for complete legalisation. Event organiser Michael Balderstone told The Echo, ‘It’s a medicinal herb as far as I’m concerned,’ and added marijuana advocates were angry that accessing medical marijuana is very prescriptive. ‘It really means you can only get cannabis if you’re nearly dead.’ He was also disappointed that police ‘squibbed’ on the annual tug-of-peace, ‘so we had it between recreational and medical users instead’. However he commended

Ganja faerie queen Brooke, whose baby is due by the end of this month, led the fabulous faeries at Nimbin’s MardiGrass parade last Sunday. Photo Jeff ‘Dope’ Dawson

the cops for one thing: ‘they stayed away from the main stage and let the music go late’.

He added it was the first time Nimbin showcased more of its thinking. ‘Adani

and refugees were prominent, embracing the wider views of the community,’ he said.

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Tree sonics backdrop for Renew Fest The beautiful fig trees at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds have always been central to the Renew Fest experience, and they will be taking centre stage this year with a sonic installation from Brisbanebased composer Luke Jaaniste. Jaaniste will be amplifying the ring of fig trees around the main stage of the festival, with large speakers helping to give the trees ‘voice’. He will be helped in this endeavour by local virtuoso violinist, Cye Wood (Cave In The Sky). ‘It’s such a joy to be working with such a beautiful space,’ Jaaniste said. ‘The trees themselves are amazing. We actually cried the first time we tried it out and gave them their full voice. It was such a special way to feel them. ‘The intention we have here is to bring people back to their place on the Earth, their physical environment, through the trees and the space they hold.’ Jaaniste adds, ‘We’ll keep the trees activated through the day, bringing the intensity up in certain places, and then Saturday night, Cye Wood and I are preparing something really special. I’ve never collaborated with trees before. I’m really

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Cross-country route could close The Valley of Small Schools cross-country held at Durrumbul Public School last Friday saw over 300 students, teachers and parents come together to participate in a run around the area. Students from Coorabell, Goonengerry, Newrybar, Main Arm and The Pocket all participated. Currently Byron Shire Council has slated part of the

cross-country route for closure as they have said they will remove at least one of the culverts that the route uses. The Main Arm bikeway group have requested councillors to join them in a meeting to look at keeping the route open for both exercise, including the cross-country, and cycling; however, only independent councillor Cate Coorey has responded so far.

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Six local women courageously stripped bare for a series of sunrise photos last week to express their concern for the environment and the future of their children and grandchildren. The women, daubed in white paint to spell out the word ‘Peace’, were taking part in the sixth annual Raw Action. Event organiser, writer and activist Iris Ray Nunn said she was inspired to do the human artwork by her participation in the famous 2003 anti-war action led by Australian singer Grace Knight. In that action, the women spelled out the words No War with their naked bodies to protest Australia’s involvement in the invasion of Iraq. ‘It’s all about inspiring people to radical action to protect and preserve the preciousness

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of life.’ Ms Nunn said. ‘To turn society away from power struggles, harm, hate, foolishness and complacency, and towards remembering to love and care passionately together for the living world, our natural habitat.’

Local photographer and videographer Trevor Avedissian captured the recent protest and is turning the material into a mini-documentary that the group hopes will inspire others to take action. ‘These women are incred-

ible,’ Ms Nunn said. ‘Some of them met for the first time 45 minutes before the photos were taken.’ ‘They just get called and decide they have to do it, knowing that it’s going to make a difference.’

Pick-up empowerment for the alfalfa male Paul Bibby

It’s Saturday night in the hills outside outside Byron Bay and a community gathering is in full swing. A man in his mid-30s stands a little awkwardly on one side of the hall, occasionally glancing at a woman chatting with friends near the dance floor. He wants to walk over and speak to her but the fear of rejection or being seen as a ‘predator’ keeps him rooted to the spot. Eventually he returns to the safety of his own friends, quietly ruing another missed opportunity. The experience is painfully familiar for thousands of men across the Shire. With sensitivity around the sexual harassment of women at an all-time high thanks to the #MeToo movement (and rightly so), approaching women in an honest, non-sleazy way can feel more daunting than ever for men. But it doesn’t have to be this way according to one local. Dave McDermott says it is possible for men to face their fears around approaching women without losing their integrity and going into the shady world of ‘pick-up artistry’. The men’s empowerment coach has developed a socalled ‘conscious pick-up’ workshop in which men learn how to approach women with honesty, integrity

Men taking part in retreats run by empowerment coach Dave McDermott.

and confidence. ‘Two of the biggest things behind the fear men have are the fear of rejection and the fear of being seen as a predator,’ Mr McDermott says. ‘I help men learn to express their attraction towards women in an authentic way that allows the woman to feel safe.’

Dave’s story The 35-year-old came to the work of men’s empowerment through to a personal journey that involved a lot of frustration and painful experiences with women. ‘I grew up in a particular type of conscious spiritual organisation that led me to experience a lot of sexual oppression,’ he says. ‘I was a virgin until the age of 28, but even after that my interactions with women were pretty mediocre. I online dated for years… I dabbled in the world of pick-up artistry out of desperation. ‘After a lot of exploring and experimentation I came

to a place in my interactions with women where there was no manipulation needed, no pretending to be confident, and I was 100 per cent authentic about who I was and what I was feeling. ‘It’s about really respecting a woman’s need for safety. ‘If she’s not feeling comfortable, then you need to move on.’ To avoid making women feel uncomfortable, men often bottle up their sexual desire out of fear they will be seen as a predator.

Acknowledge fear This can lead to immense anxiety when approaching women, or to simply staying away. McDermott encourages men to acknowledge their fear. ‘I’m a fan of naming what you’re feeling, saying to myself “I’m feeling anxiety and there’s nothing wrong with that.” ‘You can still walk up to a woman and say ‘“Hi, my name’s Dave, I just wanted

to come and say hi. I think you’re really attractive. How’s your day going.” ‘You might even say, “Look, I’m feeling pretty nervous, but I’m really happy to be talking to you.”’ McDermott is joined in the conscious pick-up workshops by his partner, local sex coach and relationship expert Helena Nista. The two act out a series of roleplays to demonstrate some inauthentic but all-tocommon ways of approaching women – the overly timid guy, the fast talker, the selffocused spruiker. Later, a panel of women talk about their experiences of being approached by men – the good, the bad and the very uncomfortable. Then the participants are invited to approach the female members of the group and initiate a conversation, getting constructive feedback afterwards on how they did. ‘Simply being present with a woman is a really powerful thing. She can see it and feel it when you’re really there. ‘So many men grow up with the traditional stoic model of masculinity where you don’t express your feelings,’ he says. ‘Others have gone so far in the opposite direction that they have suppressed some of the healthy, strong aspects of masculinity such as integrity and taking responsibility.’ For more information visit www.empoweredman.com.au.

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Local News Kambo ceremonies – um, what about the frog? Heidi Greaves

For those not aware of the Kambo ceremony (also known as many other names such as Sapo, Kampu and Acate), it is a method whereby the secretion is scraped from the body of the South American Phyllomedusa Bicolour Tree Frog, then dried on sticks. This is later rehydrated with water or spit, to be administered to shallow wounds burnt into the skin. As the secretion is absorbed, the human body goes through a severe physical reaction that people often say feels like dying. Traditionally, Kambo is used to heighten the senses of hunters from Amazonian tribes, yet has been growing in popularity as a new-age alternative medicine since 1994, when the late rubber tapper Francisco Gomes took Kambo to the suburban streets of Brazil. Another indigenous use is to lift ‘panema’ – an indigenous name for dark or negative energy. Presently there are Kambo ceremonies being held in the Shire, and this is my experience of my ‘treatment.’

Alt medicine? What the peptide-rich substance actually does in the way of healing seems yet to be confirmed. Reading the many Kambo practitioners’ websites, it seems that the same information has been taken from a small handful of sites and repeated over and over, making it challenging to discern fiction from fact. An increase in practitioners will mean an increase in customers and an increase in demand for Kambo. I fear that the frogs will suffer as a direct result and the true spiritual purpose of this supposedly light-working ceremony will turn to darkness, like so many other beautiful things in this world. We need to make sure that does not happen with Kambo. We need to make sure that the most valuable and sacred part of Kambo, the frog, remains respected and protected from unnecessary

Amazonian tribes extract frog secretion to heighten awareness and energy for hunting, as well as healing, and now that tradition is being appropriated in the Shire. It’s also not much fun for the frog. Photo www.thesun.co.uk

cruelty or threat. If our actions cause otherwise, then I feel that we should not be doing this. Kambo extraction can involve inserting twigs inside the frog’s nostrils and anus until it cries out! Can this ceremony be done ethically and without harm to the frog? Kambo practitioners can register with the International Association of Kambo Practitioners (IAKP) and my Kambo IAKP-certified practitioner answered that the Kambo sticks used in their ceremonies were sourced from the Matsés tribes who ‘supposedly extract their Kambo ethically’. My own Kambo experiences have been genuinely beautiful – for the connection I made with the 100 or so lovely people over my three sessions, for the vulnerability and courage each of us shared and expressed, for the communal co-operation to help one another through the intense experience, and for what I believed at the time was a connection with nature, a higher source, and an animal of great magic. I also want to thank my Kambo practitioner and their assistant. They were both lovely, and though I am critical of them as facilitators, I feel that it was no fault of their own, but rather something that needs to be addressed by IAKP through more thorough guidelines and training.

My treatment To make the treatment worthwhile, I undertook the full three sessions in one lunar cycle.

Owing to the travel plans of the practitioner, that turned into three sessions over six days. Over those three sessions I received a total of 26 decent-sized and deeply burnt ‘points’, to my lower right ankle. If the ‘medicine’ needed a chance to work, I gave it a damn good shot! After my own experiences and also after assisting 100 or so people through theirs, I was left with some troubling questions. When I search the internet for what this ritual is used for by the indigenous who traditionally practise it, all I can safely find is that it is used as a means of purification of the body, supposedly bringing luck to hunters, possibly through the elimination of body odour and the removal of ‘panema’, a type of negative energy; increasing stamina; a possible guard against malaria and for enhancing physical and sexual strength. However when reading the many practitioners’ websites, they claim Kambo is used for a multitude of ailments, ranging from anything such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, bacterial infections, fertility issues, depression, AIDS, an energy clearer and much more. Yet there have been deaths reported as a result of Kambo, and I can see why. It is really intense on the body. When I signed up to partake in the ceremony, I was asked a few basic physical and mental health questions. I was not asked for my full medical history or what ailments I was hoping to heal. During the ceremony we

measured our own blood pressure and anyone who was not within the safe zone was asked to consume something sweet and wait until their blood pressure was considered suitable. Before the administration of Kambo, we were each asked to state our intention. Most of the intentions that I heard were for emotional and not physical reasons. In regard to the treatment aiding in spiritual and physical healing, it is hard to say. The life change I was hoping to trigger has not yet manifested; however, perhaps there have been subtle changes that I have not been consciously aware of? To be absolutely honest, it does not feel like Kambo changed anything in my physical, mental or spiritual states. Perhaps it did something under the surface, but I am certainly not aware of those changes. As for healing others, I have friends who believe that it helped them in various ways. However I have to wonder how much is power of the mind and how much is actual Kambo.

Community grants on offer Local sports clubs, school P&C committees, charities, men’s sheds and Scouts or Girl Guides are just some of the groups that benefit from the Community Building Partnership Program, which is now open for applications. Member for Ballina Tamara Smith MP said $330,000 is available this year for projects

in the electorate, ‘which is an increase of $30,000 on 2017.’ ‘I encourage local councils and not-for-profit groups to apply for the funds they need to deliver projects with social, environmental and recreational outcomes,’ said Ms Smith. Applications close Friday June 15. For more information visit www.nsw.gov.au/cbp.

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Raven Esque has been putting the finishing touches on his sculpture, the second piece on the Mullum Sculpture Walk in Palm Park, Mullumbimby. The concept was based on reviving the local park area not only by a new incarnation of the barbecue, but also by providing a place where people can revive and refresh themselves with a drink of water, by adding a drinking fountain. A new barbecue had been installed near the boat ramp and the old one was earmarked for removal until local residents said they wanted it to remain and be a mosaic. Raven has now transformed the old barbecue into a living sculpture.

Ecosystem inspiration Using his technique of handmade tiles with ash glazes fired in a wood-burning kiln, he has created a mosaic of tiles that take inspiration from the local riparian ecosystems and waterways. It has been designed so that the water that overflows from the bubbler feeds back into the planter boxes to water the native sandpaper figs, lomandra, native violet and cordyline plants, creating a self-sustaining system.

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The tiles were inspired by the seeds and animals in the local riparian ecosystems. Raven spent many hours trekking through local waterways and mountain creeks collecting native seeds, shells of yabbies and even a rare giant panda snail. It was these elements that he used to create the moulds to make the tiles. ‘I made 52 moulds but only used about 15 to 20 of them for the final tiles,’ said Raven. ‘I started in the rainforest highlands and made my way through the riparian ecosystems right down to the coastal rainforest ecosystems collecting seeds and fragments of freshwater yabbies

and beetles that decompose the rainforest leaf litter.’ The Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce with Creative Mullum have also announced the funding for the next sculpture for the Mullum Sculpture Walk, said Suvira McDonald from Creative Mullum.

Sculptures needed ‘The theme for the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce-funded sculpture is Spirit of Chincogan and it is a commission for a permanent sculpture for the sculpture walk,’ said Suvira. In fact the sculpture walk has permission for the installation of seven permanent

sculptures and six temporary sculptures that can be onsite for up to three months. This flexibility has led to the development of the Ingenuity Community Sculpture Festival in November. ‘It will coincide with the Mullum Music Festival,’ said Survira. In preparation for the Ingenuity sculpture festival Byron Community College will be holding a public-art course in late July at only $10 for a two-day workshop. The workshop will be looking at a range of elements of public-art design and installation including ‘the public-art strategy, engineering standards, public safety, aesthetics’ and more, added Suvira.

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Rolling in money She said, ‘This is a government supposedly rolling in money but for public transport infrastructure this is all we’ve had in the last decade!’ ‘I was told that because the tender went to a bus company outside of the Lismore electorate, the National Party aren’t interested in it – despite the fact that Thomas George spruiked it in the beginning.

‘This trial came out of the hard work of advocates in our community and our community has in good faith supported the service. ‘It’s time now for the government to actually listen to us and extend the trial to a full year. ‘We lost our public transport infrastructure and it is the number one issue for us all when it comes to supporting jobs growth, independence for our young people and connectivity for everyone. ‘When it comes to the long term, recurrent infrastructure spending for public transport for our region – we are not actually on the LNP’s map.’ Nationals parliamentary secretary for northern NSW Ben Franklin told The Echo, ‘The service has been a great asset to our community in providing transport and greater access to services in the region, particularly the Lismore Base Hospital and Southern Cross University.’

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‘If the member for Ballina had concerns, I am disappointed she did not constructively engage with me on the issue rather than going to the media. ‘I am working closely with the minister for transport Andrew Constance on transport in our region particularly on

the Byron Bay to Lismore bus service and extending the trial beyond six months. ‘I encourage members of our community to continue to use and support this great transport service. Your use and support of the bus service is a key component to the trial continuing.’

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Notice of Public Meeting Northern Joint Regional Planning Panel

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Creating opportunities for young people in the area is the key outcome that the collective project, Northern Rivers Together (NRT), is aiming towards. Currently it is functioning as a pilot project and is looking for funding for a five-year roll out. Sasha Graham, who is coordinating the program, emphasised that though the area is an ‘amazing place to live and grow up in,’ large numbers of young people have to move away to larger towns and cities for jobs and opportunities.

The Panel will meet to determine the following: • 2016NTH020 – Byron – DA10.2016.399.1 15 McGettigans Lane, Ewingsdale Hospital, Tree Removal, Earthworks and Demolition including Medical Consulting Rooms, Day Theatre, Pharmacy, Specialist Consulting Rooms, Twelve (12) Overnight Stay Units, Cafe and Basement and Ground Level Parking. • 2017NTH030 – Byron – DA10.2017.509.1 Kingsley Street Byron Bay Alterations and Additions to Byron Bay Public School, including Removal of Demountable Buildings, Demolition and Erection of Two Storey Extension Comprising Additional Classrooms. When:

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Unemployment rates of up to 20 per cent in some areas make this the second-highest unemployment region in NSW and if the project received funding for five years, one of its key outcomes would be a reduction of average unemployment to ten per cent. ‘Northern Rivers Together is a voluntary consortium of organisations working collaboratively to facilitate the creation of the necessary environment allowing for greater opportunities so more young people can stay in the northern rivers region and thrive within a vibrant, creative economy,’ said Ms Graham. The current pilot project

Students Ashton Morris and Rory Trudgon working with their group. Photo Jeff Dawson

is rolling out two key events in May. The first, which was held on May 4, aimed at year nine and ten students from Shearwater Steiner and Mullumbimby High School, and ‘showcased successful creative and social enterprise founders, including FlowHive, Cumulus VFX and Skuff TV,’ Ms Graham explained. ‘A photo-voice competition will present photos and ideas around career aspirations and barriers which resonate for young people. ‘These emerging themes were explored during a fa-

cilitated and dynamic Hackathon, in which students formed groups and co-designed solutions to the opportunities and challenges.’

Workshop The second project, which takes place over two days, is aimed at nine- to twelve-yearolds and is called the Lemonade Stand. This business workshop aims to provide kids with mindset and tools to go after their dreams and will be held at Bangalow Primary School. ‘Currently, we have spent two years developing this program on a limited budget

and we now need to secure interim funding of $150,000 to continue the project,’ said Ms Graham. There are approximately 30 other collective impact projects running around Australia from Tasmania to Bourke. ‘Our consortium’s collaborative approach has helped to educate thinking in systems change, which involves crossdiscipline and cross-sectoral work that adds a dimension of diversity in thinking, problem solving, learning and collective action,’ concluded Ms Graham.

Byron food business fined for being a ‘tosser’ A Byron Bay food business has been slugged with a $2,000 fine for leaving a mountain of festering rubbish in a local carpark. Tinned fruit and vegetables, unwanted beer and a microwave were among the array of waste left in the South Lawson Street carpark earlier this year.

According to the the head of Council’s legal department, Ralph James, workers discovered the rubbish heap and took a number of photographs. ‘The amount of rubbish dumped on the ground was quite astounding and included plastic drinking cups, chocolates, beer, soft drink,

cider and a microwave,’ Mr James said. ‘Leaving food rotting in the hot sun is not only a health risk, but it attracts vermin such as rats and mice. ‘It was clear that these items were from one business and it is hard to believe that in this day and age anyone would think that to leave rub-

bish strewn on the ground is acceptable.’ Council ended up taking the business to court over the matter, and after winning the case the offending business was ordered to pay an additional $500 in court costs. Council declined to name the business, saying only that it was a ‘food business’.

Man sought over glassing

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Police are appealing for assistance to identify a man who assaulted a man at a Byron Bay pub on Friday night, May 4. Officers were told two men were involved in a scuffle inside a hotel on Jonson Street at about 11.25pm when one hit the other in the face with a glass. Police say a 36-year-old man sustained a cut above his left eye after being hit by the glass, and was taken to Byron Central Hospital for

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treatment. Patrons intervened but the other man ran from the hotel. The assailant is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged 25 and 30, about 180cm tall with a thin build, brown hair, and was wearing a white shirt and jeans. Anyone who witnessed the attack or has further information ar urged to contact Byron Bay Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

If you know of or are a part of an organisation within the Byron Shire that is making a difference within your community and in need of a helping hand, contact Splendour through email – community@splendourinthegrass.com – to receive a copy of the application form. The form is available at splendourinthegrass.com/ community-grant-application. Applications close 5pm Friday June 29.

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Five years ago there were plenty of empty shops in Mullumbimby and there were several ways that local businesses looked at reviving the town. ‘Mullum is unique, it is a very community-based town with lots of diverse people and businesses,’ said president of the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce Janelle Stanford, who also runs the Mullum Newsagency. Stanford said, ‘One of the reasons we started the Mullum Chamber five years ago was because there were around eleven empty shops in the town. It was important to come together and look at how we make the town thrive.’ At about the same time longtime local business operators John Waterhouse and Jo Newman, who own Mullum InStyle Living, could also see a need for new businesses at the post office end of town as there were seven or eight empty shops. Ms Newman says, ‘We had a successful Allure Home and Lifestyle shop in Murwillumbah and decided that this

would be a great opportunity to start something like this in Mullumbimby and rejuvenate that end of the town. We were worried the town was struggling with shops being empty.’ As the town burgeoned with new shops opening, they decided it was time to meld Allure into Mullum In Style Living, but they wanted to see a good local shop take their place. ‘We traded really, really well over the years but with the influx of new shops selling similar quality products we decide it was time to meld the two businesses under the one roof,’ Ms Newman says. ‘We wanted to see a good local shop take the place of Allure and Made in Mullum seemed like the perfect fit. ‘They have a good range of things in the store. We are really happy to support them and have left them some of our fixtures and fittings, and gave them lots of support to take over the lease.’ Made In Mullum have also been able to ensure that local beauty salon, Infinite Beauté, has been able to remain operating out of the rear of the shop. While Byron has been

that some of the local real estate agents and landlords have a longer perspective on the health of the town and its future. Ms Sharratt, who also works at The Echo, said, ‘They are keeping in mind that it is important to give local businesses a chance as they recognise that putting a franchise in from Sydney or Brisbane reduces the money going back into the local community.’

Community reinvestment Members from the Made In Mullum collective. Photo Jeff Dawson

facing the challenges of franchise businesses moving in and ever-increasing rents over the last twenty years, Mullum is now coming under similar pressures. ‘In our town, diversity is important,’ said Ms Stanford.

Landlords’ role ‘The role of landlords and the choices they make in the level of rent and the types of businesses they lease to can have a significant influence

over how a town develops. ‘For landlords, it is really important to know what is going on in the town and to keep a finger on the pulse. ‘Our landlord Chris Mallam does, and doesn’t increase our rent when there is an economic downturn, for example. ‘He’s only ever a phone call away.’ With a number of commercial properties recently changing hands there have been reports of significant

rent increases for many local Mullum businesses as previously reported in The Echo. ‘Both commercially and privately, there has been a change in attitude and there has been a steady increase in the cost of rentals,’ said Helen Adams, who ran one of Mullum’s first art galleries, the Mullumbimby Arts Gallery. While money might be the sole motivator for some, Cristina Sharratt from Made In Mullum has pointed out

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Editor’s phone rings ‘Hello, my name is Jessica I am from Mumble Mumble public relations [PR] company. I just wanted to follow up and see if you got my email about the fantastic initiative big corporation is doing with school kids in your area?’ Ed replies: ‘Oh um, let me see, is that the corporation that doesn’t pay tax and has subsidiary companies that are expanding fossil fuel mining, contributing to a less stable atmosphere and preventing a renewables sector?’ ‘Is this that same corporation that gives large cash donations to both major parties and has an army of public relations footsoldiers that interchange between being employed as a lobbyist for them and being employed as staff for politicians?’ Silence. Then Jessica says slowly, ‘Um I don’t know sorry, I only just started working here a few months ago – it’s my first job.’ Ed replies, ‘Oh okay. Well as someone who is young and just starting out in the public relations industry, it’s probably a good opportunity to know what news media look for – and who knows, maybe I can prompt you to think about what it is you are selling.’ ‘Firstly though, you should know your efforts to convince me to run a puff piece is so that this tax-avoiding corporation can get free advertising. Furthermore, merging advertorial with news is called “native advertising” and makes identifying real news harder for the community at large. It’s a byproduct of “Fake News”. ‘Native advertising can be found in publications run by large tax-avoiding news corporations because they swim in the same swampy soup with other large tax-avoiding corporations. They help and protect each other to avoid tax and wreck the climate. ‘Money and influence is the only thing that matters to them. ‘The Echo, however, is a small independent newspaper with an online presence and takes care with its reporting. Personally I like news that informs you of what effects the powerful are having on the rest of us. Puff pieces are fine and are needed to balance news, but let’s face it, real change can only happen when reporting on hard news, not soft news. ‘And now let’s talk about your job. You obviously enjoy talking to people and making a difference to people’s lives. But if you didn’t know much about the product you are hawking, then now’s the time to do that before ringing anyone else. I reckon the current product you are spruiking is trying to disguise itself as a good corporate citizen. ‘Do you believe what scientists say or what corporately funded politicians say? I know it’s healthy to question everything, but at some point it’s worth looking at motives. ‘It’s worth comparing a scientist to a politician and corporate lobbyists and asking who is less greedy and sociopathic. ‘What are their motives, Jess? If you haven’t thought about how you can really make the world a better place, now’s your chance. ‘You’re young, and there will plenty more mindless PR footsoldiers to take your place. Life is too short to be working for the forces of darkness. You have options. Find your passion and live it fully. There are now more PR agents than news reporters in Australia and we need knowledge more than ever, not more useless stuff being sold to us.’ Ed realises he has been speaking for far too long. Silence. Another voice answers slowly: ‘Um, hi. I’m Brad, Jessica’s supervisor here at Mumble Mumble public relations company. I will take your number off our media list so you won’t hear from us again.’ Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

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ell, we made it to budget day – but that’s the easy bit. Selling the bastard will be more problematic. Sure, there is plenty for the serious rent-seekers to celebrate, from aspiring space agents to brewers of craft beer and even school chaplains. And, as the Nationals’ chief pork-barreller Michael McCormack keeps assuring us, an almost undreamt amount of infrastructure for deserving hard-working electorates. Best of all, we can pretend that much of it, like the NBN, Snowy 2.0 and the inland railway does not appear in expenditure to the budget, under the fantasy that someone, sometime, will be willing to stump up some rainbow gold. But that’s the good news. When you get down to the stuff the punters are really worried about, it gets tricky. The economic nitty-gritty of tax, wages, housing, health, education, welfare, power bills, and the whole cost of living imbroglio is to be addressed, but hardly settled. Tax, for instance: an immediate sugar hit for the low earners, but not all that much sweetness even there, and after that it is just more pie in the sky – more to come, but not for a few years yet. Given the record of backdowns, flip-flops and simply broken promises from previous governments, and indeed from this one, wary and sceptical voters may be forgiven for not holding their breath. They may be too young to recall then Treasurer John Howard’s fistfull-of-dollars election promise of 1977, unceremoniously snatched back immediately after the election, But more recently Paul Keating’s L-A-W 1993 tax cuts ceased to be L-AW almost as quickly. Unless and until it is firmly in your kick, it is not the time to go further into debt.

And even the relatively modest schedule Scott Morrison is proposing is regarded as economically risky by many hardheaded economists, who want budget repair to be the priority, rather than pre-election handouts. So there may not be too much gratitude to be gleaned from either side. Wages are simply intractable: they may start rising eventually, but not in the foreseeable (meaning pre-election) future. Housing has been largely pre-empted by Bill Shorten’s policy to tone down negative gearing. And health and education remain Labor strongholds; the best the

market their dubious product? Why, they call in their good and wealthy friends, the Business Council of Australia. The problem there is that the BCA may be supportive, but is hardly an unquestioning ally. Even last week, its head honcho, Jennifer Westacott, joined Chris Richardson to push for an increase to the Newstart allowance. And some of its members including some of the biggest, have declined to join the campaign at all. This is at least in part a matter of history; when he founded the BCA as a business lobby group, Geoff Allen (a former Liberal staffer but by no means an ideo-

‘When the national interest is concerned, the Business Council of Australia relies entirely on assertion, not evidence.’ by Mungo MacCallum coalition can hope is for to neutralise them as far as possible. Welfare is just too hard, and the longstanding commitment to making it harder has not been a success: even Deloitte’s Chris Richardson, no bleeding heart, regards the derisory Newstart allowance as unnecessarily cruel, a criticism which led one absurd Liberal backbencher, Julia Banks, to declare that she could live on it. And no doubt she could, for a day or so, not that she is inclined to do so. And power bills show no sign of falling and will probably rise again before they do. So the cost of living, which has been an albatross over both the policies and politics of the government since its inception, remains stuck, and a token tax cut will do no more than ameliorate the relentless ratcheting of bracket creep. So how do Malcolm Turnbull, Scott Morrison, Matthias Corman, Kelly O’Dwyer and the rest of their dauntless team

logue) insisted that the organisation should not be politically partisan. It would, of course, push for pro-business policies, which meant that it would normally be aligned with the coalition (or at least the Liberal part of it) but it would not and must not be joined at the hip. So ostensibly the BCA campaign, although run by a diehard Liberal apparatchik named Andrew Bragg, is not really about re-electing Malcolm Turnbull – it is all about policy, the Common Interest Campaign as Bragg has improbably christened it. When business thrives, so does Australia. What’s good for General Motors is good for the USA. But let’s face it, the BCA is not about to spend its taxdeductible millions on selfinterested waffle; there is real self-interest to be served, and that means the delivery of the corporate tax cuts for which it lusts. Which figures; after all.

There is some $35 billion of selfinterest to be secured. But when the national interest is concerned, it relies entirely on assertion, not evidence. When asked directly to name a single country in which corporate tax cuts had translated into wage rises for the workers, Westacott couldn’t, mainly because there isn’t one. And indeed, of the cuts already given to businesses worth $50 million or less, just two per cent went to wage rises. With big businesses overseas, the overwhelming majority of tax cuts were taken up by share buy-backs. Persuading the masses that it would somehow be different in Australia may need more than BCA spin. But apparently that is all that is available and the government faces the somewhat daunting prospect that this is probably the last budget before the voters march vengefully towards the polling booths. Probably, but not certainly: it would technically be possible to postpone the reckoning until August 2019. It would require even more jiggery pokery than was needed to bring the budget forward in 2016, and that was not exactly a rousing success, but if necessary it could be done. And if the polls remain stubborn over the next few months, it might become the last, indeed the only, option. Of course it doesn’t have to work out like this. It could be that the budget will be an unalloyed triumph, the previously reluctant voters will be totally convinced and say, weeping with gratitude, that all is forgiven. The polls will surge, Turnbull will call an election later this year and pick up all the seats he lost in 2016 and everyone will live happily ever after. Well, it could happen but, let’s face it, the coalition has not enjoyed that sort of success very often since 2013.

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Letters Hinterland under threat The recent community consultations with regard to proposed LEP amendments to legalise weddings and other commercial events in the Byron hinterland were a farce. There are nine zones in Byron shire where commercial events are permissible. There are three zones including RU1 and RU2 where such events are illegal. Mayor Richardson states that precluding events in rural zones does not work. It doesn’t work because Council does not have the resources to comply with its legal obligation to enforce compliance. Amending the LEP will not solve the problem. It will exacerbate it. We have endured outrageous events next door. Events have kept us awake until 4.30am. Police could not attend due to overwhelming needs in Byron Bay. When you ring Council no one is there. After the event, if Council deems the matter of sufficiently high priority, the perpetrators, who are often absentee owners, get a slap on the wrist and off they go to do it again. Our property rights are being abused and Council seems hell bent on adding to our woes.

Property owners may feel that this issue does not affect them. According to the draft LEP amendment this matter will affect everyone. You may find your neighbour deciding when you need to vacate your property as it will be intolerable to stay there during an event. Your neighbours may decide for you when your property will be peaceful enough for you to invite your own guests to share in the quiet enjoyment. It is time for residents of the hinterland to speak out before they are rendered powerless to take control. Rhonda Ansiewicz Federal

Coorabell magic Did anyone else see that lunar rainbow last Monday night out the back of Coorabell? Looked like an arc of ice. First time for me and I’m over 70. Gotta love this place! Paul Rea Coorabell

Mullum camping In your article last week on the Mullumbimby ‘camping ground DA’ the proponent expresses his dismay at Council staff unfairly placing his development application before the public before all reports and documents were completed.

I too wish they had been included because then I would have had an opportunity to respond in a submission to some of the dubious ways in which Mr Franklyn has purportedly now ‘addressed community concerns’. For example, regarding traffic he says, ‘[the campers] would be mostly bussed in from airports.’ Given the DA is for 239 camping and caravan sites, I’m wondering how those campers are going to fit their tents, camping gear and caravans in their luggage? And um... what bus(es)? Mr Franklyn told The Echo there won’t be ‘casual camping’ on the property but then goes on to say the space is aimed at attracting events such as Spirit Fest and Rainbow Yoga, which run for less than four days each. Is that not ‘casual’? There also appears to be some discrepancy between Mr Franklyn’s claims that the camping ground would cater largely to non-residents seeking spiritual healing/awakening and the 23/11/17 Council agenda attachment that says ,‘It is considered that . . . [the] development may be able to provide benefits in the short term for homeless or those experiencing rental stress’ So... which is it? There certainly does seem

to be a lack of clarity, if not transparency around this DA. Personally, I don’t believe Mr Franklyn is yet another of the rapacious developers ruining Byron Shire, but I’ve lived here long enough to be wary of another ‘visionary’ who fails to consider that not everyone shares their ‘dream’, especially when it has the potential to impact so majorly on so many, whose only benefit could be to ‘drive past and see how beautiful it is’. M Morgan Mullumbimby

ing farm animals experienced owing to an illegal music event on the property, the owner/ developer responded with silence. No apology. No apparent remorse. This is despite the venue being promoted as a ‘do no harm to animals’ vegan retreat. Brian Grebert Mullumbimby

Must develop? I notice someone intends to ruin the scenic beauty of the Brunswick Boat Harbour by filling the entire water area with finger wharves: boats won’t even be able to turn around there any more. Next someone intends to trash the little park where the Brunswick Market is held, by developing that public park: outrageous! Finally, someone thinks they can now develop the little Railway Park in Byron with commercial development – in that tiny little park: crazy! Peter Olson Goonengerry

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Illegal letting There has been a great deal said about short-term holiday letting (SHTL) in the residential areas of Byron Shire and recently Facebook had over 1,000 comments. Last Thursday Council finally stood up to offer some support for those legal bedand-breakfast operators whohave seen their hard-fought DA approvals reduced to just a pieces of paper and watched on as the value oftheir business and properties decreased. For the last three years anyone could open up their houses and operate B&Bs without a DA, or any approvals to do so, through the Airbnb and similar platfoms. Ultimately all legal operators with Council-approved DAs now have to compete on an un-level playing field. In their marketplace Airbnb and other internet platforms do not care if you have off-street parking, firesafety certificates, or thirdcontinued on next page

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It is widely believed the world was made in seven days. I don’t subscribe to this trope, but my world was remade in the seven days I was immersed in Frances Wilson’s brilliant biography, Guilty Thing: A Life of Thomas De Quincy. The book takes the reader on a hectic ride through the life of De Quincey, ‘Romantic acolyte, professional doppelgänger, transcendental hack.’ A friend of Coleridge and dogsbody to Wordsworth, De Quincey left an indelible mark on literature and modern culture. His writings ranged widely – and included political economy, the Opium Wars, the French Revolution, murder as an artform, Afghanistan, mythology – though he is best remembered for his memoir, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. It first appeared in instalments in the London Magazine where he announced himself as the ‘pope of opium’. By his own reckoning, Confessions was a palimpsest: a manuscript over which successive versions are layered without totally expunging the earlier writing. The first version of Confessions was written in 1821 when De Quincey was in his mid-thirties. During the remainder of his life – and he remarkably made it to the ripe old age of 74 – he kept revising and reprising it, building layer upon layer of memory, reflection and experience, indulging it with imagination and mystery. The result was a work straddling the boundary between fiction and non-fiction. This is intentionally so, for memory was an enduring fascination for him. Confessions spawned two

interconnected genres: the ‘pharmo-picaresque’ literary tradition – or the drug book – replete with all the glory of drug taking and the awful horror of addiction; and the recovery memoir. Opium, which he first tried on a ‘wet and cheerless’ Sunday afternoon, as a nineteen-year-old student at Oxford, would be the making of De Quincey. It gave him a character to write in (the Opium-Eater), dissolved his self doubt, vanquished his fear and anxiety. Opium also gave him the faculty to dream, and dreaming, for De Quincey, was a powerful way of apprehending the world. He had glimpsed the sublime, and for the rest of his days he would chase the magic that this first taste afforded. Wi t h d r a w i n g f r o m opium was ‘by degrees infinitely worse than leprosy’ and the addiction destroyed him emotionally. It also fed into his other great affliction, debt. Opium and debt provided insulation from ‘the ordinary tide of human affairs’ and shared something else: the cure for opium withdrawal was opium, while debt could be pacified

by more borrowing. De Quincey’s life reads like a dance with these twin nemeses. He won many battles with opium but lost the war, remaining a lifelong addict. Yet in his final years, as royalties flowed from both sides of the Atlantic, his writing began making real money, and he escaped the torment of debt. De Quincey’s first debt was incurred as a child to the local bookseller. He was obsessed with books, and this ‘gluttonism’ transformed a pleasure into a torment, the excess of which tipped him into madness. ‘His reading provided a guide through the maelstrom of consciousness’ but life was simply too short to extract all the honey from the hive. Literature was the foundation of his character. He never considered any other vocation than writing and his success was a tribute to unceasing graft and judicious innovation. The word autobiography was not then in general circulation but the emerging genre was ‘the current charging the literature’ of the time. De Quincey would become ‘its consummate practitioner.’ A critic

lamented that ‘egotism is the spirit of the age’. De Quincey’s genius was in presenting himself as the original recreational-drug user in nineteenth century England – a time when ‘the whole country was marinated in opium’. It was an extremely common medicine, taken for everything from headache to heartache. But by ‘recasting a household habit as a personal and unique transgression’, De Quincey performed a subtle and ultimately successful ruse, securing himself an enduring cult following. As a journalist and biographer – most notably of himself but also the Romantic poets – De Quincey was a sorcerer, always conjuring. His life was similarly strange, elusive, and difficult to contain or clarify. Biography that merely produced a ‘hackneyed roll-call’ of a subject’s life was for him ‘wearisome and useless’. Frances Wilson set out to write about her subject on his own terms, aspiring to a De Quinceyan biography. In this she is tremendously successful. Guilty Thing is a gripping tale told with speed and verve. It’s sublime.

continued from page 11 party insurance protection, let alone disabled access and facilities. Ultimately this has forced the market price of rentals to unsustainable levels for local people, destroyed any community that may still exist in residential areas as vacant houses are sold with the promise of huge STHL returns. Further, this inaction has seen house prices soaring, with the promise of STHL revenue, all of which which is completely illegal under our LEP. The same Local Environment Plan that took forever to finish as there was so much community input but that input now appears null and void.

There is a solution, it is quite simple: 90 days’ maximum for any STHL in a residential area, a holiday register for all accommodation to be subscribed to by all operators large and small, with extra rates applying for all STHL properties of more than one bedroom, all bed-and-breakfasts operators letting more than one bedroom need a Council DA or be shut down and fined. Surely Council could employ three people to look up all the internet platforms and book a room. If successful and if that business is not registered then heavy fines would apply. Council merely have to vote for a register in Cham-

bers with T&Cs and for a moratorium of six months to apply to those who wish to be accommodation providers to register and as was the case in Germany this Register would certainly settle things down and make more long-term accommodation available as some would consider registration and therefore tax implications simply not worth the effort. Damien Antico Byron Bay

Zinman herself, but in the interests of good editorial practices, I would like to suggest that you avoid printing terms like ‘surrendering’ when referring to ‘traditional allopathic medicine’, which I can only assume means insulin. People with type 1 diabetes are wholly dependent on insulin, injected subcutaneously, to stay alive. No amount of yoga or anything else is going to change that, and we are blessed to live in a country where this drug is available to anyone who needs it, so we don’t have to die of our condition (as many other thousands of people do in other places). Expressing the idea of surrender is ungrateful and

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Fluttering memories The flags predate the Marriage Equality campaign by 15 years. They speak to me of a time when the rainbow was the symbol of unity in diversity, of the broad counterculture, and we were daring and progressive on all fronts. In that time there was a Rainbow Warrior bearing witness on the high seas to French nuke testing. The flags also speak to me of the Rainbow Region, which was the marketing tag given to the northern rivers region after the 1973 Nimbin Aquarius by my Aquarius comrade, cultural entrepreneur and troublemaker, the late Paul Joseph. And once more I am swimming in grief for absent friends.

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Walking along Cullen Street where my heels have trod for so many years that the very cracks in the pavement are familiar to me, I scan the crowd and see lookalikes in hair and dress styles. The same from years past and they could be me or my agemates, the same characters from different ages. All hail the enduring nature of the counterculture! Endlessly repeating itself and endlessly renewed. But oh so few familiar faces. And likewise me unrecognised, a grey beard on a passing shadow.

Chasing rainbows After the very successful 40th anniversary we had talked of a 50th. But Aquar-

gent need to repair the sculptures and bring the Gateway site back to life. As a community we must come together to repair and protect the sculptures. Together they are ‘The Mullumbimby Peace Poles’. There is the Nature carving depicting the animal and plant life of our region and the Peace pole reminding us of the fragility Peace pole erection of the world we live in. Very shortly we will begin We will shortly be comrepairing and restoring the missioning a third sculpture. Mullumbimby Gateway. In this new stage, everything We carved the totems in on this important site will be 1987 on the riverbank in Mul- renewed and refreshed. lumbimby and we designed We will work with the the Gateway site so that it local Indigenous Arakwal would be a dramatic new en- Corporation, ensuring their trance welcoming people to artists have a voice in the reMullumbimby. newal of this site. In 1987 it was a shining We will need the support example of who we are, with and help of many people. the sculptures showcasing Please email us if you can this region’s artistic skills, en- help. All donations towards vironmental awareness and the protection and renewal of cultural heritage. the Mullumbimby Gateway Now thirty years on, are tax deductible. Richard Mordaunt and only two of the original four Bob Gray sculptures are left and senior Mullum Gateway group Council staff agree on the urNorth Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au misleading, as no other alternative is possible, and we should be deeply thankful that we have it available at all. Suggesting that people with type 1 should somehow put up a fight against using insulin could result in someone’s unnecessary death. Natasha Reddrop Ocean Shores

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ians began dropping off perches and tall trees fell at an accelerated rate. Site manager Ian ‘Precious’ Chance dead last January. Rainbow artist and muralist, Vernon Treweeke, gone the next year. We hastened to anniversaries at five-year intervals, lest… Old age, sickness and death. Not exactly merry. Then I walk out back of the HEMP Embassy and see the volunteer kitchen, the young volunteers and the advanced setup. Such cultural confidence. Such amenity, such goodwill and good vibe, and I imagine seeing Nimbin for the first time through those young eyes. The glory of the mist-

Droving time I have been living in Byron Bay most of my life and I just read the article written by Alison Drover. It was written so well and I totally agree with everything she says. Every day new tourists visit Byron and don’t realise what the locals are going through; like a kid not yet realising that it might not be okay to draw on the livingroom walls. I think it would be great to have that article posted everywhere around Byron so that the new people who visit every day can see it too. Ben Adams Brooklet

Breakfast beef I have been in the Shire for seven months and came from Adelaide. Nowhere else in my travels have I come across this ‘nose in only’ parking rule. People are being fined unfairly for this council law. I spoke to the ticket inspector yesterday asking what the issue is about re-

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Letters Byron’s radiated soils In-depth legal research has revealed the following: ‘Relevant laws for contaminated sites in NSW are “the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW) (CLM, Act) and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, 1997 (POEO) Act – land use Planning Laws – planning guidelines for Contaminated Land.”’ In NSW, the management

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by Ian Rogers The ongoing Women’s World Championship in Shanghai between Tan Zhongyi and challenger Ju Wenjun has attracted little worldwide interest. While Chinese media and officials turned out in force for last week’s opening ceremony, the occasion passed almost without notice outside China. The world body FIDE, ostensibly the controlling body of the event but suffering from massive internal upheaval, did not bother advertising the match or providing a link to it on their web site

North Coast news daily: of contaminated land is shared by the NSW EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the Department of Planning and Infrastructure and Planning consent authorities (usually local councils). The register of the CLM Act requires landowners and persons who carry out contaminated activities to notify the NSW EPA of the contamination of land in until the day before the games began. Neither of the two people claiming to have the powers of the FIDE President attended the opening. The two competitors have their own reasons for struggling to be excited about the title match, despite the 200,000 Euro prize fund. Long-time Chinese national team trainer Yu Shaoteng explained, ‘The players are more than friends, almost like sisters. They are the same age and have played together, both in junior events and in teams, for years.’ Picking a winner between the title contenders, both born in 1991, is a fraught affair. Ju is ranked clearly higher than Tan – world number two versus number 10 – but Tan has shown that she can be brilliant under extreme pressure. Either way, as the Chinese Chess Association head was keen to point out at the opening, China wins.

certain circumstances. The NSW EPA maintains a publicly available Register of Contaminated Sites. Legal research notes regarding the development in Jonson Street, Byron Bay: ‘The Mercato development is not listed on the register of contaminated sites.’ Licensing may be required to maintain an insurance policy to cover expenses associated with damages from pollution. (The rights of workers and vulnerable community members do come to mind.) A complete legal search of the Public Register maintained by the NSW EPA under Section 308 of the POEA Act does not identify any application for, or grant of, licence to Mercato, Azzura or Wingate properties. Addressing the citizens right to know and public interest it must be noted that before removal of radioactive soils occurs the local council is instructed by the rule of law to place public notices in the local papers. Jo Faith Newtown

Backlash Perhaps it is time to give the author of Backlash (The Echo, 2 May) some fatherly mentoring. No, the state government

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is not responsible for the potholes in Byron Bay because they won’t allow a bed tax. The Byron Bay Council and the dopes who vote for them are totally responsible. The state of the Shire’s roads is possibly the worst in the southern hemisphere. Even streets within the CBD are in a parlous state, let alone the rural roads. The council have sufficient income to repair but have nil will. There is a message here to Byron Council voters... don’t give these fools another go. Tim Harrington Lennox Head

Harmony Day Compliments to Judy Shelley and Harmony team 2018 for a comprehensive and inspiring multicultural program of dance, music, storytelling, costumes, cuisines, art at Mullumbibmby Civic Centre last week to highlight Everyone Belongs. Also impressive was the involvement of Byron Council and other sponsors, the Arakwal community, and local organisations such as the Byron YAC. Bravo. Yvonne Jessup Byron Bay

Lone wolf Apparently I was the only person who made a submission over proposed changes to Council’s code of meeting practice. These changes seem to me to have been designed to reduce transparency and accountability in relation to public questions. Most of my questions to date have implied staff are attempting to avoid scrutiny; the staff have unwittingly confirmed my suspicions by typically answering only part of the question, loading their responses with irrelevant material or generally waffling on. We expect this from politicians but aren’t staff supposed to be neutral servants of the public? So the answer (or non-answer) is supposed to be published in the next agenda, but after Ken Gainger announced he was quitting, he declined to obey the code of meeting practice and instead merely handed out answers to individuals. This meant that the answer was therefore not an item on the next agenda and I could not raise it again at the next meeting to express my dissatisfaction. Ken is long gone, but the senior staff culture lives on. At the March meeting the staff in their report on the code of meeting practice complained

that I kind of cheated by bringing up the same matter at the next meeting. In other words how dare I be unhappy about inadequate responses: I should just accept defeat and move on, apparently. That report went on to try to exploit councillors’ dissatisfaction with the length of Council meetings by implying that public questions were responsible for the problem by taking up too much time. In fact only one minute is allowed for asking one question per person, and if I refer back to it as an agenda item at the next meeting I get five minutes. That extra five minutes could be saved by the staff simply answering the question properly in the first place. The real cause of lengthy Council meetings is the fact that meetings are held only once a month compared to once every three weeks in Jan Barham’s day. That’s why we have agenda papers well over 1,000 pages long. It is easier for staff to bamboozle elected councillors if you have monthly meetings with 1,000-plus page agendas. The fact that Ken Gainger received council approval for his extreme delegated authority measure last year without a single councillor noticing is proof that the current setup is not in the public interest. PS: Councillors still haven’t moved to change the GM’s delegation, though they are certainly well aware now that they were dudded. Not good at publicly admitting their mistakes, this lot. Fast Buck$ Coorabell

Tweed Hospital site I was at the meeting at Cudgen Leagues Club and I have never been so disgusted by the rabble and lack of control. The rabble was not controlled and Health Infrastructure were not able to give a proper explanation of how the site was chosen. What really upsets and angers me is the fact these farmers seem only interested in keeping money in their own pockets, putting self-interest first ahead of the whole of the Tweed Shire community. The so-called farmers are also stopping employment opportunities for everyday Tweed Shire residents. They are also preventing nursing students at the TAFE College, which would be directly opposite the new hospital, from being able to get plenty of clinical time and be better nurses. I am sure that when the next El Niño event occurs and causes a drought as it did

netdaily.net.au ten years ago these very same farmers will be petitioning the state government for a change of status for the land. Mind you the land chosen already has approval for 30 house lots. Are these farmers going to put a stop to this as well? The primary topic was about the amount of money farmers made, the small amount of expenditure versus overall profits, saying nothing about increases in the number of full-time permanent jobs or what they do will provide an essential service to the whole of the Tweed Shire community. They are just growing a cash-cow crop of sweet potatoes, yet they made a big deal about listing all the different varieties of crops that could be grown; these are currently not being grown. I am totally in favour of having the Tweed Valley Hospital built on the site in Cudgen, directly across the road from the TAFE college. Communities across this country have housing, hospitals, ambulances, schools etc bordering the farming areas. I see this as being no different from those other places. Marianne Melnikas Banora Point

Women’s roles Single women: 1. Statistics for voting ages are: 40 per cent is made up of 52yr to 62yr-old (baby boomers). 2. Go to the web and look up the statistics for superannuation. Single women will be leaving the workforce with 30 per cent less than men. Their major source of income will be the pension when retiring. This group will be quoted as vulnerable. 3. Social housing is run by charities; not much is happening on this front. A lot of talk by two parties. If you look like you might be heading in a direction of high income to a lower income you should seriously think of who you vote for in state and federal elections. 4. If you are wondering how this has all happened go to the web and purchase a documentary called Rosie the Riveter. It will explain how the West has exploited women for the past 73 years. It was an opportunity missed. Bernard Hinchcliffe Mullumbimby

Brinking The world is teetering on the brink of catastrophic conflict in the Middle East owing to the actions and ideologies that sustain the West’s warmongering war-profiteering continued on page 16

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Letters against this drive to war, I suggest you boycott the lying media, ignore the crap agenda propaganda, turn off the TV and the radio and stop reading newspapers. The internet lets you circumvent the censorship that obscures the knowledge required to sift fact from fiction and sort truth from lies. John Scrivener Main Arm

continued from page 14 plutocracies, their client states, proxy rebels and complicit media. In response, Syria, Iran and Russia are doing their best to resist the drive toward total war with remarkable courage and restraint in the face of relentless irrational provocation. But still the risk of military confrontation between nuclear-armed powers is greater today than ever before. Hubris combined with contempt for objective reality could easily result in a disastrous miscalculation on the part of the aggressor thug regimes that are addicted to war. Of course this is not the narrative you get from the corporate media, which are owned and controlled by the very same interests that profit from war. If you want to push back

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All together now I see the Catholics are looking at the Mullum Hospital site for the care of old people. I wonder if their thinking is sufficiently advanced to know that contact by old people with the very young is hugely beneficial to both sectors. Childcare was mentioned in your article and this is an ideal way of locally practising and researching this idea.

SUNDAY MAY 27 Paddle fun and challenges down the Bruns River A fundraiser for Brunswick Marine Rescue, Surf Life Saving Club & Visitor Centre

Thanks to all our sponsors for the wonderful array of prizes that can be won. We have over 50 sponsors wanting to be part of this community event. Because of their generosity the prize pool is now worth around $16,000. This yearâ€™s rafďŹ‚e prize is a beauty. First prize is the Coleman Family Camping Pack, valued at over $1400. Tickets are $2 each from the Brunswick Visitor Centre, Marine Rescue or Surf Life Saving Club.

There is no shortage of expertise in the matter. Derek Spice Mullumbimby

Dangerous junction I write about the dangerous junction where there is a worsening situation of weed growth in the safety fence on the end of Marshalls Creek Bridge on the left side connecting to The Pocket Road. Except for some very good mowing â€“ with traffic control, the council has ignored detailed reporting of this dangerous junction. The original safety railing was the best and the updated fencing is not practical. It has been repaired repeatedly and the latest damage has not been repaired for the last 12 months. There is constant traffic on these roads with the increased population. Surely, it isnâ€™t in â€˜the too hard basketâ€™? There must be someone who can see the practical side and just getting the dangerous junction sorted out? Jillian Spring Billinudgel

Moratorium time? Many years ago a moratorium was in force to allow the Byron Shire Council infrastructure to catch up with development. A legacy was an increase in land values. We are once again faced with huge problems of increasing resident numbers as well as tourists. Several years ago a committee met for seven years regarding wastewater problems and sewage in Mullubimby and Brunswick Heads. Eventually a multi-million-dollar Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) was built. We now learn that it has

reached its capacity particularly during rainy weather resulting in raw sewage being redirected into the Brunswick River, primarily owing to the processing of rainwater. The original committee pushed for this problem to be rectified but it was ignored by Council. Mullumbimby is to be deluged with the erection of about, conservatively, 500 new houses plus Airbnbs. This is not good for the Brunswick River. Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads also have a reputation of having the worst roads in the state . How many towns have large potholes in their main streets for weeks? The weather is blamed but the lack of repairs should get a mention. Councillors need to stop worrying about the next elections and attend to the current essentials. They should listen to the community about the problems and do something. If the excuse for our problems is the lack of money owing to being a small Shire population then seriously consider an amalgamation. (If we can find a council who is interested or willing.) Lastly, request an administrator. Malcolm Murray Mullumbimby

Frame of reference Please, Sir, what do you mean, a conspiracy theory? Good question. Well there are three seeds that grow when the evidence is researched: 1. What are all the nations really doing in Antarctica? Have a look into the history about it.

2. The buildings, discoveries and writings from ancient times: what do they mean? 3. The difference between what has been discovered on Earth by people, and the official interpretation that is given? I ask you are these reasonable questions? Please, Sir, does the use of the word conspiracy mean discrediting a broader frame of reference, like it is often used in the media? Is it a conspiracy theory to question things like the 4G and 5G network rollout making much more wi-fi and EMF to live with and the planned intention to cripple the NBN? The conflict of interest that has been proven to be true with some government ministers is it still happening? Where is the full disclosure of all government spending? Why are questions about the longstanding unofficial Australian apartheid-like policy never talked about? Is fracking for coal seam gas safe and good for people and the environment? Why are the new security laws removing some of the basic human rights without question? If I behaved as the banks have done, I would be in jail and the stolen money returned to the owners. Yes, well class, there is no need to ask questions; we have the answers. It is not difficult; you just have to learn them; they are officially available. You just need to follow the rules. After all we are looking after you. Itâ€™s not April Fools Day, Sir! Who said that? Robert Podhajsky Ocean Shores

Shared values The Australian War Memorial states that ANZAC values â€˜are what forged our nationâ€™s identity.â€™ However, Mr Turnbull said that Australia and Israel are united by â€˜shared values, democracy, freedom and the rule of lawâ€™. Then Israeli ambassador Yuval Rotem stated, â€˜When it comes to values, we are you, and you are usâ€™. What?! How can this be when Israel has instructed its snipers to target unarmed Gazans including women and children? Since March 30 Israel has killed 50, injured more than 5,500 and attacked paramedics and ambulances. Would the ANZACs or the ADF have done this? Patriotic Australians must be outraged at this gross insult to all those who gave their lives fighting oppression and the denial of justice and freedom. Gareth W R Smith Palestine Liberation Centre

Denying public voice After reading Fast Buck$â€™s letter (11 April) entitled â€˜Denying public voiceâ€™, that stated, â€˜Staff are currently proposing changes to public accessâ€™, we found ourselves in need of addressing Council at the 19 April ordinary meeting. Concerned after reading the Statement of Environmental Effects for a proposed OPTUS telecommunications facility at 2 Jones Road, Wooyung, we found no assessment of potential impacts from emissions of electromagnetic radiation on dozens of threatened and migratory faunas recorded using the Jones Road wildlife corridor continued on next page

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It lives! In a style reminiscent of HP Lovecraft’s Herbert West, author Sarah Bakewell has successfully brought to life the philosophy of Existentialism in an age plagued by Hedonism Lite. Her book, At the Existentialist Cafe: Freedom, Being & Apricot Cocktails, recounts the beginnings of existentialism in Paris in the 1930s and explains the philosophy as clearly and simply as it can be done. She wittily examines the lives of its proponents, chiefly Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, the quarrels between several philosophers, and looks at the rise of Nazism, which certainly made the dilemmas of existence more pressing. For the existentialists and for the English surrealist poet David Gascoyne, ‘What is detestable about war is that it reduces the individual to complete insignificance.’

Dizzying choice By the time I learnt in the first few pages that ‘anxiety is the dizziness of freedom’, according to Kierkegaard, and that Sartre was fond of imitating Donald Duck, I was hooked. Ms Bakewell rose even higher in my esteem when she suggested that one of my favourite SF movies, the 1957 cult classic The Incredible Shrinking Man, is ‘one of the best mid-century expressions of paranoia about the disappearing powers of authentic humanity’. Kierkegaard’s remark is about the dizzying freedom of choice that existentialists see as the outcome of not relying on a sky-god, instilled morality or a bourgeois authority to form one’s opinions – how then should one act? Existentialism takes thinking out of the realm of philosophy for philosophy’s sake – a sure way to disappear up one’s own bum – and urges us to look at the world as it is, to grasp things and describe them. and listed in the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 and the EPBC Act 1999. An additional report did include a passing reference to electromagnetic radiation, which stated: With the construction of the telecommunications tower some potential for emissions of electromagnetic radiation may result during the operational phase’.

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Sartre’s attempts to explain this engagement were inspired in part by phenomenology, expounded by Edmund Husserl and Martin Heidegger, who blotted his copybook severely by his association with the Nazis and his subsequent disregard for the welfare of his friends.

These philosophers sought to see Being as it is, not polluted by concepts about a tree, for example, or by historical associations which arise while observing one. It sounds very much like the practice of mindfulness or what author Aldous Huxley described as ‘isness’ in his seminal work The Doors of Perception, his account of taking mescaline for the first time in May 1953. Sartre, too, sought profundity in mescaline but it did not go so well for him. Notes Bakewell: ‘While Huxley’s drug adventure would be mystical and ecstatic… Sartre’s brain threw up a hellish crew of snakes, fish, vultures, toads, beetles and crustaceans. Worse, they refused to go away afterwards. For months, lobster-like beings

followed him just out of his field of vision, and the facades of houses on the street stared at him with human eyes.’ Bummer. Sartre’s warped perception of lobsters – perhaps ‘borrowed’ from Salvador Dali, he of the lobster telephone – might explain why I never took a liking to him, as I did immediately with Albert Camus. Bakewell’s book does much to improve my estimation of Sartre, though I still think he was incredibly fortunate to have Beauvoir as a companion. Later in the book we are introduced to Albert Camus, who Beauvoir and Sartre found likeable and funny. There is a fundamental difference in their philosophies, however: while Sartre and Beauvoir find meaning in everyday activity, Camus finds it absurd. Taking his philosophical cues from Kierkegaard rather than Heidegger, Camus asks in his novels and plays how does one go on living amid absurdity. It must be on the basis of accepting there is no ultimate meaning to whatever we do. Similarly Bakewell asks, ‘How do you live without sense? The answer offered by

We grew further concerned when we read the Byron Shire Council Staff Reports – Sustainable Environment and Economy 13.14, stating that it raised no significant issues and recommended it for approval. After our five-minute address alerted councillors to these facts they voted to defer the DA until the situation is examined more closely by

Council ecologists. Dozens of scientific studies examining electromagnetic phone tower radiation effects on wildlife show disruption to bird and insect orientation and migration and direct increases in wildlife mortality causing serious declines of fauna populations. The situation is rapidly escalating as we go from 3G continued on page 24

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both Camus and Kierkegaard amounted to something like the motto in the British morale-boosting poster: Keep Calm and Carry On.’ Existentialism, so much of it banged out in noisy cafes, and absurdism might be all too much for the retiring introvert, however. I turn instead to the solace of absenteeism. JOMO, the Joy of Missing Out, blends with a sense of Non-Belonging in the solitude of reading and red wine. It, too, is hedged about with qualifications – who made the books and the wine? – but probably doesn’t require a treatise or a novel to accompany it. At the Existentialist Cafe is both profound and good fun, and deserves to take its place in the pantheon alongside Monty Python’s Bruce’s Philosophy Song. Read more about Ms Bakewell at sarahbakewell.com. Now retired in Victoria, Michael McDonald was the editor of The Echo from 1995 to 2010. He is the author of The Book of Unspeakable Horrors www.thebookofunspeakablehorrors.com, among other nonsense.

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Byron Eco Cruises & Kayaks If you’re looking for something extra special to do with your very special mother on Mothers Day, how about a relaxing 2-hour multi-awardwinning river cruise on the beautiful Brunswick River. Book and pay for two people or more and Mum is free. Choose a Morning Eco Rainforest River Cruise from 10am with complimentary morning tea of delicious cakes, local plunger coffee and other selections, or the Sunset Cruise from 3.30pm with complimentary two wines or beers, cheese platter and other selections. The award-winning commentary will keep you entertained as you enjoy the amazing scenery from one of our three viewing decks or from the spacious main cabin.

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Spoil your mum this Mothers Day with breakfast or lunch on The Deck restaurant located at the Byron Bay Golf Club. The Deck is under new management and offers great food, amazing views and a fantastic family-friendly vibe. Special Mothers Day menus available for both breakfast and lunch on Sunday 13 May. You can treat the mum in your life to a rejuvenating luxurious Breakfast – $20 set menu. Intraceuticals or Heritage Healers spa facial, massage or Lunch menus – $45 – two courses or $55 – three courses. pedicure. All Mothers Day vouchers will include a bonus 50 Both lunch menus include a complimentary glass of bubbles! And Greg per cent treatment upgrade when you mention this ad. Gift Lyon and the Hip Operation are performing between 2pm and 5pm. vouchers can be purchased online or over the phone by So clock up the brownie points with Mum and make a booking today. calling 6685 1145. We can post or hand-deliver gift packs and vouchers to your special mum. Call today. The Deck www.ozonebeautyspa.com.au Byron Bay Golf Club | 62 Broken Head Rd | Phone 6685 6470, select 3

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Buy Mum A Book! What would Mum love to read this Mothers Day while she is reclining in bed after enjoying the breakfast youâ€™ve made her? Hereâ€™s what Iâ€™ve been reading and can highly recommend: â€˘ Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs have â€˜authorisedâ€™ their show into a book Women Like Us. â€˘ Susie Steiner writes great UK crime fiction â€“ we have a two books for the price of one deal. â€˘ The Shepherdâ€™s Hut by Tim Winton is a cracking good read for Winton fans. â€˘ Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine was a superb read; great for book clubs.

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Enova explains its submission to the Energy Security Board If the overriding goal of the government’s proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG) is to provide a clear plan for the future of energy supply, then our advice is to bring along a compass and a cut lunch. It could be a long journey.

What is the NEG? The NEG is a plan by the Turnbull government to formulate a ‘national’ energy policy to build Australia’s future energy network. The NEG arose from the Finkel Review in 2017 that aimed to address problems with the energy market in Australia. It attempts to address the same issues of energy security (ensuring there’s enough energy), reliability (no blackouts) and affordability, while ensuring we can meet our global emissions reductions targets. Unfortunately, the Energy Security Board (ESB) charged with the NEG’s development has to balance the strong calls for Australia to embrace a future of renewable energy with pressures to protect our ageing infrastructure (coal-fired plants, poles and wires) and fossil-fuel industries. The ESB recently called for submissions to its draft policy framework. In our response, continued from page 17 to 5G increases of electromagnetic radiation. With 99.7 per cent of warm moist lowland forests gone and pitiful remnants of 0.3 per cent still left intact, this last wildlife corridor is of critical importance. It allows essential migration during the winter months when food resources at high elevations are minimal in the UNESCO World Heritagelisted Mt Warning Caldera rainforests. The corridor was Byron Shire’s main koala stronghold and this iconic species five years later is now declared almost extinct, by Council ecologists, throughout the nature reserves all the way to the Brunswick River. The wallabies, bandicoots, possums, gliders, most species of birds, reptiles and frogs have also declined rapidly over recent years. Whether phone towers affect wildlife is difficult to know; perhaps their impacts are minimal. Deputy mayor Basil Cameron questioned when these minimal effects from all the developments in and adjacent to the last wildlife corridor

Enova Community Energy set out key issues we believe still need to be addressed for the NEG to be effective. Key concerns are that the NEG as drafted: 1. strengthens the position of large retailers and weakens competition, leaving consumers and the environment as the losers; 2. fails to acknowledge the importance of distributed energy resources (DER) – rooftop solar, storage, and demand management – one of the quickest, most costeffective ways for Australia to transition to renewables; and, most importantly; 3. fails to speed up replacing polluting coal power with clean energy.

Punishing small retailers Under the current proposal, direct costs for compliance will be little different for small or large retailers, increasing the challenges faced by small retailers in the current national energy system. Retailing involves a significant fixed cost base so large numbers of customers are required to minimise percustomer costs. Small retailers already have a higher per-customer cost therfore an additional administrative burden will be cumbersome, combine to produce major effects. Are these parts of the reason why visitors to Byron Shire’s national parks and nature reserves hear only eerie silence, where not long ago they were delighted to hear orchestras of bird song? Gary Opit & Carmel Daoud Brunswick Heads

Action stations

Day 1, 10am: Take two-yearold grandson into back lane and discover a new development with an unfenced empty swimming pool. Immediately ring WorkCover who direct me to Byron Council and advise me to take a photo of the builder’s name and contact number. Ring Byron Council – after being transferred four times eventually talk to someone who is unable to locate the new development on a map and will call back. 11am: WorkCover call asking that if the fence is not erected around the extremely unsafe swimming pool can I call them before 3pm. They ask me to notify neighbours about impending risk (it’s school holidays). 12pm: call WorkCover to tell them fence erected.

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and for small players, unrealistic. Significantly, under the proposals, the dual obligations for an emissions reduction requirement and a reliability requirement will reduce the ability of small retailers to source suitable contract products at competitive rates, which would necessarily impact on pricing to customers.

Undermines competition By disadvantaging small retailers, the NEG undermines marketplace competition. This is not in the best interest of consumers. Enova demonstrated this when it led They ask that I contact Byron Council. Day 2: call Byron Council. After speaking to four people I eventually speak to a person who again cannot find the new development on the map and abdicated responsibility by referring to their supervisor and some independent contractor, who may be responsible for compliance. Day 8: receive a call from Byron Council. They have found the site of the development and wonder if the fence has been erected. UNBELIEVABLE! C Brodie Byron Bay

Tiny conundrums

Two years ago I moved my tiny house-on-wheels to a friend’s property. When I was first researching the building, I felt that I was fullfilling the required conditions. Then, last December, we got a visit from a Shire compliance officer. When I showed the document to him, he explained that there were other conditions in reltaion to a caravan becoming a fixed dwelling that relate to putting it up on pillars rather

the way after the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme ended in December 2016, offering the most generous Feed-in Tariff (FIT) of all the retailers in a bid to encourage households to retain interest in solar. The large retailers, in a very short time, increased their FITs. It is small retailers like Enova who provide people with more choice in a market dominated by three large retailers who also control generation. Further, Enova has a unique business model: our company constitution guarantees we will reinvest 50 per cent of profits, after tax and re-investment, into community-based renewable energy projects and social initiatives. than resting on its wheels. According to the Depatment of Planning regulations, Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulation 2005, Part 3 Division 2 Subdivision 3 Clause 77, Conditional exemptions, the prior approval of the council is not required for: (a) the installation of not more than two caravans, campervans or tents on any land, so long as they are not occupied for more than two days at a time and are not occupied for more than 60 days (in total) in any single period of 12 months, or (b) the installation of not more than one caravan or campervan on land occupied by the owner of the caravan or campervan in connection with that owner’s dwellinghouse, so long as it is used for habitation only by the owner or by members of the owner’s household and is maintained in a safe and healthy condition, or (c) the installation of a caravan or campervan on pastoral or agricultural land, so long as it is merely occupied seasonally by persons

Small retailers like ourselves actively seek innovative ways to generate and use local renewable energy to make it accessible and affordable for everyone. Enova will soon launch a local solar garden to provide renters or people who can’t have solar on their homes the option to have solar. We are also working with North Coast Community Housing to put solar PV on social housing to reduce energy bills for lowincome households.

Worse than ‘do-nothing’ As it stands, the NEG will extend the lifespan of coalemployed in pastoral or agricultural operations on the land. Once a caravan or campervan is converted into a fixed dwelling the Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulation 2005 is no longer applicable. Consideration must also be given to the ‘safe and healthy condition’ requirement. This usually requires the campervan or caravan to be installed adjacent to the house such that the waste streams can be disposed of appropriately (eg greywater into the house plumbing, correct disposal of sewage, safe connection of power etc). Any relevant conditions of consent for the premises must also be considered (eg one dwelling per lot; prohibition on tourist and visitor accommodation or short-term letting, etc). If you have any further questions, contact the front counter staff at Byron Council on 6626 7000 or via council@byron.nsw.gov.au. James Ewan Main Arm

fired power plants, at the expense of renewable-energy generation. The days of coalfired plants should be put behind us as Australia embraces a renewable-energy future. In Australia, with our climate, solar energy is an obvious choice. As proposed, emission requirements will be set on retailers’ net energy sourced from the wholesale market. This does not give retailers credit for rooftop solar exports, which are purchased from the retailer’s customer base. It fails to acknowledge retailers’ role in encouraging solar PV and storage. It also fails to recognise the role and benefits of DER in the future energy system. This lacks foresight as we develop a future of self-sufficient regions based on renewable energy sources. We can only work with others to attempt to achieve an NEG that recognises the need for Australia to keep pace with the rest of the world and focus on the transition to renewables, leaving 20th-century technologies where they belong, in the past. Q You can read the full Enova Energy Submission online: www.enovaenergy.com.au/ national-energy-guarantee.

Meat tax

Many Australians are addicted to eating meat, eggs and dairy products – and there’s a high price being paid, from public health crises to pollution and climate change to massive animal suffering on factory farms and in slaughterhouses. That’s why PETA is calling on treasurer Scott Morrison to help Australians kick this bad habit by taxing meat and other animal-derived foods in the Budget. Just as we tax cigarettes, alcohol and petrol to help offset their health and environmental costs, it’s reasonable to tax unhealthy – and unnecessary – foods that harm humans and other animals, waste resources and contribute to climate change. Meat, dairy products and eggs are linked to heart disease, diabetes, some cancers and other life-threatening illnesses. Raising animals for food is highly polluting and a key contributor to climate change. The United Nations has stated that a global shift towards a vegan diet is necessary to alleviate the worst effects of climate change. Emma Hurst PETA Australia

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MKR winners in Byron By Vivienne Pearson

Winners of Sunday night’s Grand Final of My Kitchen Rules (that’s ‘MKR’ to those in the know), Alex and Emily, have been billed throughout the series as being from the Gold Coast. The truth is that they are now Byron based, having moved to the area after filming wrapped in December. The pair, who won the Grand Final by cooking a five-course meal for 20 people, moved in order to join the team at The Bolt Hole, an upstairs cocktail bar and whiskey bar in Byron Bay. This plan was in motion before the couple were selected for the show. ‘They were worth waiting for,’ laughs Chris Mills (aka Millsy), owner of The Bolt Hole, of having to put plans on hold owing to filming commitments. He is also having to do without them a fair bit at the moment. ‘They are getting pulled all over the country for interviews,’ he says. Alex and Emily have become known in the competition for their in-the-heat-of-the-kitchen conflict, especially over speed of preparation and plating up of meals. Food-wise, they are best known for liberally dosing as many dishes as possible with

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alcohol! Given Alex’s career as a drinks consultant, it is unsurprising that most of these efforts have won over the judges, including their stand-out Grand Final dessert, ‘Penicillin’, a play on the cocktail of the same name, consisting of lemon parfait served with ginger jelly, ginger crumb, whiskey caramel and, very theatrically, pouring a shot of whisky over dry ice.

Screen shot of Alex & Emily from MKR – taken at The Bolt Hole.

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The Bolt Hole have been playing it cool about their increasingly well-known team members, though Millsy admits to having gone from hardly ever watching TV to being addicted to the show. As for Alex and Emily, when I spoke with them in March, said that they had been keeping one eye on the screenings while focusing on their new jobs. ‘It’s always weird watching yourself on TV,’ says Alex. ‘Working nights, it’s been hard to watch when the rest of Australia does,’ adds Emily.

The Bolt Hole, upstairs 9 Fletcher Street (beach end), 6 nights from 5pm (closed Tuesday), FB/Insta: @theboltholebyronbay, www.thebolthole.com.au

They certainly watched on Sunday night, glued to the screen more avidly than the show’s biggest fan. For, astoundingly, noone other than the show producers knew who had won until Sunday night – including Alex and Emily. ‘Two endings were filmed,’ Millsy confirmed. ‘Alex and Emily did not know they had won until last night.’ The winners mentioned during the epic Grand Final (which involved over six hours of actual cooking, let alone the rest of the filming) that they would love to use the prize money to open their own venue. Whether or not that dream is realised down the track, for now, they are happily ensconced at The Bolt Hole.

Jeff Dawson went to Byron’s very successful inaugural Beer and Cider Festival on Saturday and took this photo of Karl Cooney from Yullis.

Food Cheese and Chive Polenta Crisps with Creamy Avocado Dip Balinese Inspired Corn Bites (V) Lemongrass, Chili, Fresh Herbs Sesame Crusted Haloumi Fries with House Made Satay Sauce

New Vegetarian Restaurant We serve tapas, share plates and daily chef’s specials, alongside, some say, the best cocktails in town! It is the place to be to enjoy an incredible plant based feast.

Open days a week from pm Reservations recommended ( ) Fletcher Street, Byron Bay @nobonesbyronbay

Prawn Pad Thai (V) % Plant Based Konjac Prawns, Rice Noodles and Fresh Asian Vegetables Seasonal Baked Vegetables (V) with Mildly Spiced Tomato, Hummus, Quinoa, Fresh Herbs and Warm Pita Bread

Cocktails Floral Fairy Healthy and Hypnotic, Tequila, Absinthe and Organic Forest Kombucha, filled with Herbaceous and Floral Notes Blueberry Sour Classic Tequila Sour with a Twist. Ginger and Blueberry, a must try for all Tequila Lovers! Johnny Meloncamp Brookie’s Slow Gin, Fortified Wine, Apple Brandy mixed with Fresh Watermelon and Citrus. Irresistibly refreshing.

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Advertising enquiries: adcopy@echo.net.au | 6684 1777 Editorial enquiries: goodlife@echo.net.au www.echo.net.au/good-life complaint from the Obesity Policy Coalition, and won. The Federal Court found that Heinz had made a misleading health claim that its product was beneficial for young children. A combination of words and imagery on the packaging, including prominent pictures of fresh fruit and vegetables and statements such as ‘99% fruit and veg’ conjured up the impression of nutritiousness and health.

The back of this packaging said ‘Our range of snacks and meals encourages your toddler to independently discover the delicious taste of nutritious food. With our dedicated nutritionists who are also mums, we aim to inspire a love of nutritious foods that lasts a life time’.

However the Court found that Heinz’s nutritionists ought to have known that a representation that a product containing

approximately two-thirds sugar (it was made from fruit juice concentrates and pastes) was beneficial to the health of children was misleading. If you’re a member of Northern Rivers Food, or become one, Minter Ellison is sponsoring an event that’s free for NRF members on the current laws on misleading and deceptive conduct in packaging, as well as future legislative changes to food labeling on 15 May at Byron at Byron. See www.northernriversfood.org.au

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This may sound like the normal kind of health claim made on ‘healthy’ products sold in our Byron area. But if you make claims like this on your packaging, you should be careful, because the ACCC recently took action against Heinz, after a

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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

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Happy Chilli Garden

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

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

WATERFRONT DINING

Targa Modern European

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

Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

Elixiba

BYRON BAY

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

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

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

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

Mothers Day Music Mark Rideout acoustic from 12pm 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

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

www.stelmodining.com

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

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

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Fishheads

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

Barrio Byron Bay

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

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

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

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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

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

6680 7418 @nobonesbyronbay

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!

New Vegetarian Restaurant We serve Tapas, share plates and daily chef’s specials. A plant based feast that is sure to leave an impression. Word on the street is we’ve got the best cocktails in town too.

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

GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

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

LENNOX HEAD

Williams St 50 Pacific Parade, cnr of William St, Lennox Head 0476 892 194 insta @williamst.lennox

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

DAILY HAPPY HOUR FROM 3 TILL 5 PM

No Bones Food & Cocktails Open 7 days from 5pm

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

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

Slo-mo Joes

Fins

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

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

KINGSCLIFF

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

Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week from 7.30am

Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798

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

A 5-minute drive from Byron Bay, Barrio eatery

The Hideout Cafe

Success Thai

Treehouse on Belongil

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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

The Rocks @ Aquarius

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

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

Trattoria Basiloco 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

The Italian Byron Bay

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

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CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

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

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HABITAT: Showcasing the live/work concept 12 Parkes Avenue, the first live/work apartment at Byron Bay’s newest community and lifestyle destination Habitat, will be auctioned on 19 May. This newly finished architect-designed apartment is a flexible one- or two-bedroom contemporary loft living space with workspace below, offering a private oasis in the heart of the vibrant Habitat community. Complete with bathroom and kitchenette amenities, ready to run a business, owners have the flexibility to convert part of the downstairs space to a second bedroom or have additional warehouse space. Habitat is a new way to live and work in one convenient location, within walking distance of Belongil Beach and to

the solar train into Byron town centre. The property available has a northeast aspect fronting onto the resort-style pool. All Habitat residential and commercial tenants have access to a range of shared onsite facilities including the lap pool and recreation area, renowned allday eating establishment Barrio, barbecue areas and edible gardens, ping-pong tables, open green space, and meeting spaces in the main commercial precinct. Architect Dominic Finlay Jones of local firm DFJ Architects shared the benefits of living and working in the Habitat community. ‘Habitat is a quality environment connected by creative and

passionate residents and workers. Buyers who are attracted to quality design, space and landscape will be attracted to the community here,’ said Finlay Jones. ‘For the first seven years of my practice my office was underneath my house, so the idea of living over your workspace is very familiar to me and has become increasingly popular the world over, particularly in aiding small business to grow,’ he continued. This live/work townhouse is available for auction onsite on Saturday 19 May at midday (unless sold prior). Following the auction, additional Habitat townhouses will be available for sale through Byron Bay Property Sales.

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The Echo: reaching far more people each week The Audited Media Association of Australia has measured the average weekly print distribution for the six months ended 30 September 2016 as: The Byron Shire Echo: 23,190 The Byron Shire News: 15,534 Delivered to significantly more homes and businesses across a larger area, The Echo is clearly the more effective place for your print advertising.

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Where Bush Meets Beach 246 Skinners Shoot Road, Skinners Shoot $1.7 million 3 1 7

This is where the bush meets the beach! The three bedroom timber home is full of rustic charm and has a large timber deck on the northern side where you can relax in peace with wildlife all around. There are high raked timber lined ceilings and a wood heater in the living room. Plus beautiful stained glass throughout. Having one acre gives you plenty of space for extra options you may desire. There is a large 7m x 14m Colorbond shed plus a double garage with 3 phase power and a workshop which is attached to the frame of the old studio. Skinners Shoot is a desirable location! The property is on a sealed road, with town water connected. It is only moments from the CBD and the beach of Byron Bay.

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Character in Bangalow

54 Carney Place, Knockrow

15 Meadows Close, Bangalow $2,295,000 $1,125,000 â€“ $1,195,000 3 2 2

This single level home was one of the original properties built in the region â€“ chosen for the spectacular and expansive uninterrupted rural, ocean & headland views â€“ never to tire of nor be built out! Open living areas flow to outdoor undercover entertaining areas with WORLD CLASS VIEWS to be envied by all, across an evergreen jigsaw of rural green plains to the aqua blue coast line. A flexible floor plan across one level with a parents retreat to one end with a walk through robe, en-suite & enclosed patio. If a private sanctuary with SENSATIONAL VIEWS - away from the hustle and bustle, whilst centrally located within 12 min to Ballina, less than 10 minutes to Lennox Head and Bangalow and 20 minutes to Byron appeals - then donâ€™t miss this!

Open: By Appointment Contact: Mary Oâ€™Connor 0418 462 849 Bangalow Real Estate & Byron Hinterland Properties

Tallowood Ridge opportunity

Located in the exclusive â€˜The Meadowsâ€™ estate on the edge of the village, just minutes walk to the main street of Bangalow is this delightful Queenslander home stylishly renovated combining both modern & character features sitting on a 600sqm landscaped block. Comprising 3 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms, 2 lounges & 2 separate outdoor entertaining areas, this home offers space with the quintessential Bangalow charm. You will appreciate the character of this 1920s home with its high ceilings, intricate â€˜art decoâ€™ cornices & the stunning, original floorboards throughout. Only recently completed, the home is offered for sale in brand new condition. A custom designed blackbutt staircase descends to the lower level & creates a striking, architectural feature. The lower level is spacious & brimming with northern light showcasing views to the garden. Polished concrete floors create a modern haven for the master suite (or guest accomm) with its own lounge, large bedroom with built in robe & bathroom. Plenty of scope to add a pool if you wish. Inspect: Sat 11am -11.30am Contact: Janice Maple 0401 026 359 Elders Bangalow

Tuckeroo Avenue, Mullumbimby Land only $385,000 â€“ $425,000

Fifteen home sites were released on 9th April. Currently five remain, 520â€“691m2, including one with reserve frontage. All are near level and fully serviced including NBN coverage. Tallowood Ridge is a much loved neighbourhood celebrated for its community spirit. Surrounded by mountains, forest and open pasture, views are preserved in perpetuity. Within the community open grassland, forest, nature reserves and a beautiful seasonal creek secure a wonderful quality of life for residents. Facilities include a state of the art childrenâ€™s play park, tennis court, basketball half court, football field and cycleways. Available off the plan with only a 5% deposit.

Open: All the time. tallowoodridge.com.au Contact: Adam Mangleson 6684 3300 Chincogan Real Estate

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B Y R O N B AY 62 Sunrise Boulevard $1.09-$1.19 million Open Sat 11:00am 5

600.2m

Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122

+ Immaculately presented family home has 3 living areas. Walking distance to shops & beach + Renovated throughout with a wet bar, 2 dishwashers & washing machines. 2kW solar power + Could easily be used as 2 separate residences. Master bedroom with a walk-in robe & ensuite + Blue lime stone tiled outdoor areas. Fenced yard, bin & bike shed. Catch the solar train to town

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Property Open for Inspection BANGALOW REAL ESTATE • 132 Upper Wilsons Creek Rd, Upper Wilsons Creek. Sat 10–10.45am ELDERS BANGALOW • 15 Meadows Close, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 6/9 Hazelwood Close, Suffolk Park. Thu 12–12.30pm, Sat 10–10.30am • 451 Coopers Shoot Rd, Coopers Shoot. Thu 1–1.30pm • 31 New City Road, Mullumbimby. Thu 1–1.30pm, Sat 1–1.30pm • 106 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Thu 1.30–2pm • 2/43 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay. Thu 2–2.30pm • 211 Old Byron Bay Road, Newrybar. Thu 2–2.30pm • 2/41 Montwood Drive, Lennox Head. Thu 4–4.30pm • 30 Cedar Crescent, East Ballina. Sat 5–5.30pm • 2/6–8 Daniels Street, Byron Bay. Fri 11–11.30am, Sat 12–12.30pm • 853 Bangalow Road, Bangalow. Fri 11–11.30am • 1635 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Fri 12–12.30pm • 2/20 Azalea Street, Mullumbimby. Fri 1–1.30pm • 15 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale. Fri 2–2.30pm • 43 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park. Fri 3–3.30pm • 58 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 8.30–9am • 5 Beachside Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 9–9.30am • 2/92 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 9–9.30am • 4 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 9–9.30am • 55 Bay Vista Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 9.30–10am • 3/23 Poinciana Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 46 Cowper Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 50 Cowper Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 16 Dinjerra Place, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 2/43 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 30 Cedar Crescent, East Ballina. Sat 10–10.30am • 2/41 Montwood Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am • Lot 5, 451 Coopers Shoot Road, Coopers Shoot. Sat 11–11.30am • 1980 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 21 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 11–11.30am • 234 Binna Burra Road, Binna Burra. Sat 2–2.30pm

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KATRINA BEOHM REAL ESTATE • 27 Cemetery Road, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.45pm • 62 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS • 8 Hardy Avenue, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 21 Palmer Avenue, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 17 Binya Place, Ocean Shore. Sat 12–12.30pm • 39 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Thu 12–12.30pm, Sat 12–12.30pm • 4A Gin Gin Crescent, Ocean Shores (Vacant Land). Agent on site Sat 11–11.30am McGRATH BYRON BAY • 7 Cedar Court, Bangalow. Sat 9–9.30am • 11/3 Pecan Court, Suffolk Park. 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 • 231 Fowlers Lane, Bangalow. Sat 10.30–11am • 9 Coogera Circuit, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am • 16 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 33 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 1–1.30pm • 111 Coorabell Road, Federal. Sat 2–2.30pm PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBY • 10 Banksia Place, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.45am RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 7 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 9.30–10am • 4 Wahlooga Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 10.30–11am • 29 Natan Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 54 Helen Street, Ocean Shores. Sat 12.30–1.30pm • 11 Pottsville Road, Mooball. Sat 1.30–2pm • 124 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11.30am–12pm

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Auctions ELDERS BANGALOW • 592 Booyong Road, Booyong. July date pending FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 451 Coopers Shoot Road, Coopers Shoot. Auction 19 May if not sold prior • 14 Clavan Street, Ballina. Auction Sat 9 June 11am • 4 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. Auction 2 June 12pm. Guide $695,000 to $750,000 McGRATH BYRON BAY • 231 Fowlers Lane Bangalow. Sat 12 May onsite 11am

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THE For all your pottery needs Stockists of Walkers, Feeneys, Blackwattle, Clayworks and Keanes clays Glazes and underglazes, raw materials, pottery tools Kiln supplies and Firing Service Professionally led workshops

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Byron Shire needs public artists Two Saturdays with Suvira McDonald, Joey Ruigrok and a panel of experts in the field introduce the process and language of art making for the public realm. Taking place at Byron Community College, this is a course is for artists and sculptors who wish to take their work out. Having 3D art on a street corner or in a public park involves a whole other set of skills often not associated with making art: risk assessments, engineering to standards, communicating with other design specialists and much more.

Flash Fiction is the umbrella term for the very short story – and it’s springing up everywhere – on postcards, bus stops, phones, zines, carved into bridges, and flashed across digital billboards. But there’s more to writing a pithy short story than scribbling a quick vignette. Every syllable must pull its weight. Byron Writers Festival’s inaugural Flash Your Fiction competition will launch next month, with 2018 festival passes and publishing opportunities in the prize pool. Dive into the basics and hone your submission in a three-hour hands-on workshop – Short & Sharp: Writing Flash Fiction with Emma Ashmere, Saturday 2 June, 10am–1pm. For details and to book go to byronwritersfestival.com/ whats-on.

Find out on July 21 and 28. It’s only $10 – almost free! Go to www.byroncollege.org.au

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Byron School of Art has a great selection of inspirational and challenging weekend and evening workshops starting soon. Students can gain experience or expand their skills with watercolour painting (en plein air), monoprinting, cyanotypes, experimental drawing and abstraction, mokulito wood lithography, and basketry. These popular workshops can fill quickly. Visit the BSA website for more information and to join their mailing list. www.byronschoolofart.com

Founder and artist Annie Long’s smartly creative idea is now a major arts festival with wide appeal. Organisers invite patrons to engage with the work of more than 90 artists exhibiting contemporary art designed to amuse, inspire and remember. Enjoy a glass of Stone & Wood beer, Pickled Pig Cider and Husk cocktails in the MAT18 pop-up bars as you browse the biggest assembly of art the Tweed region has seen for years.

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A small town’s big idea: Pat Miller The Murwillumbah Art Trail (MAT18) promises ten days of artistic life in surprising places all over the town centre. Coopting venues including shopfronts, laneways, old furniture factories and loading docks, creative director Dev Lengjel has created an engaging fun space for everyone. Embedded in the smorgasbord of art, music and events are group exhibitions featuring artists whose paths have crossed; the creative spark fired exciting exhibitions. One such is a group is planting the seeds of ideas with ‘Sow’. Reflecting MAT18’s theme Moving On artist Judy Oakenfell said, “Our exhibition is called ‘Sow’ to reflect moving on, to take new action after loss. Some of us lost work in the big flood. When art is what you do, you need to simply make more art, grow new projects, and sow new creative seeds and connections.” The five artists comprising ‘Sow’ connected via various local art groups including the Murwillumbah Community Printmakers, Stafford Street Studios and M-Arts. Celebrating human interaction with the natural world, artists Rebecca O’Connell, Robin Saunders, Tara Dyson Holland and Jo Biles joined Judy Oakenfell in developing the group exhibition. The ‘Sow’ group reflects the diversity of MAT18 cleverly using a raft of media to reflect and reinterpret.

PRODUCING PUBLIC ART IN BYRON A two day introduction to art making for the public domain with Suvira McDonald & Joey Ruigrok Discover the ins and outs of putting art in our towns and villages. July 21 & 28 | 9.00am – 4.00pm Byron Community College, Mullum Campus | $10 www.byroncollege.org.au | 66843374

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ART PIECE GALLERY

Artist in Focus Northern Rivers Pottery Nor thern Rivers Pottery Supplies have been the region’s premier pottery suppliers for more than 30 years. Madeleine and Ove are the third owners and are excited to be entering their fifth year in the business. They offer a range of professionally led workshops and courses taught by very talented local ceramic ar tists Brooke Clunie, Penny Evans and Gyan Daniel Wall. ‘We’ve loved getting to know the many local creatives and students who have passed through our doors. ‘We work out of a 100-year-old beautiful rustic shed in Lismore, which is very quickly establishing itself as the main ar ts hub of the nor thern rivers. Many visitors comment on the shed’s charming atmosphere and inviting energy. ‘We stock a large range of clays, glazes and tools, pretty much ever ything you need to be a potter. We also offer a courier ser vice that delivers clay from Coffs Harbour right up to Brisbane.’ Last year Madeleine and Ove purchased a big brand-new kiln. Since it was first switched on it has been running hot. ‘We think of this kiln as a “community kiln” and are pleased to be able to offer a firing service to anybody who needs it.’

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Come visit us at Healing Art Design & New Age Gallery, Shop 2B Azura in Kingscliff. As an holistic gallery we are unique, showcasing local artists where the main body of art taps in to colour therapy by Sylvia Meissner artist/psychic/owner. We also include a spiritual directory from our gifted professional healers offering: genuine psychic readings, The Liquid & Tree readings, Reiki and workshops, intuitive Pranic healing massage, colour acupuncture, chakra balance, The Star Child directive readings, wearable crystal energies and much more! Telephone 6674 9216, www.healingartdesign.com.

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BBCA As part of their Art on Screen series Byron Theatre presents a brand-new documentary on the life and work of Italian master Caravaggio and the birth of modern painting. With commentary from leading art experts and historians, and unprecedented access to the masterpieces themselves, this immersive and visually stunning journey of light and shadow through the struggles and successes of this revolutionary and controversial artist is a must-see for any art lover. And don’t miss Van Gogh: Of Wheat Fields and Clouded Skies on Sunday 1 July and The Louvre: Old Masters for Modern Art on Sunday 11 November. Caravaggio: The Soul and the Blood | Sunday 3rd June | 1:00pm | Full $20, Conc $18, BT Club $18, U18 $15 | www.byroncentre.com.au

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BYRO N’S DRO P L E G S A R E A B OU T TO EMB ARK ON A MASSI VE EUROPEAN TOUR THAT TAKES IN F E STIVALS M A D NE S ( NE T H ERLAN DS), B OOMTOWN (U K), AN D MEETING OF S TYL ES IN C O PENH AGE N. A H E A D O F T H EI R TOU R THEY HAVE JU ST LAU N CHED THEIR L ATES T S INGL E, AND T O KICK T H IN G S O F F T H E Y ’ R E GI GGI N G AT THE HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN S ATURD AY 12 MAY. HA M BLACK E T SP O KE W I T H T HE ECHO AB OU T JU ST W HAT THE L EGS ARE UP TO. Tell me about the upcoming single. Where did you record? What’s the song all about? The song’s called Jimi Dubs and it was recorded in Brisbane at Bedlam Studios and mixed by Eric Cohello (The Strides, Angus & Julia Stone, Havana Meets Kingston). The song’s about the rollercoaster of love, and how sometimes things can get bumpy; the song grows and climaxes and simmers down like an argument does. What about the album? Where did you record that? What’s the feel for the album? The album was recorded between Hydrofunk with Dave Atkins in Mullum, Bedlam Records’ studio in Brisbane, and in a Suffolk studio with Eric. The album has a summer dub hiphop vibe, tallie-after-work-on-a-Friday sort

of vibe. There’re a few hyped-up tracks as well, but we’ve mainly focused on keeping it dank and spacious. We definitely could have layered up on the tracks more but wanted to keep it fairly stripped back to let the groove be boss and also to reflect how we sound live. You are off on a European summer tour. Tell me about some of the highlights. Yes, and we really can’t believe it’s happening. It hasn’t fully sunk in as it’s been a dream of ours for so long and most of us haven’t been to Europe before. The highlights would probably be having a Friday midnight slot at Boomtown festival (Die Antwort, Gorillaz, Sampa The Great, Limp Bizkit and more) in England, which is one of the biggest and revered hip-hop/soul/reggae etc gatherings in the world, MadNes Festival (on an island

in the north of the Netherlands) and The Meeting of Styles festival in Copenhagen, which is one of the biggest graffiti festivals in Europe. We have other cool stuff as well such as supporting Mat McHugh (The Beautiful Girls) in London. What’s the last 12 months been like for Drop Legs? How have you been getting tour ready? The last 12 months feel like the band has found its sound and direction. We’ve been playing more and more festivals around the country and getting way more comfortable with each other live, and we’ve all naturally landed on the same page as to what sound we want to put out there. We are constantly rehearsing and performing in side projects, which keeps us well oiled for

tours; also recording the tracks and listening to the mix hundreds of times is a good way to get to know the new tracks! What should we expect for your upcoming gig at the Northern? The last theme was jungle, so a different theme is in the motion, probably something gritty and street. We have epic Sydney band Thunder Fox (not to be missed) coming up, and they’ll also be hitting Europe this year. Also local vanguardists Pineapple Lazer will be doing their thing, and we’re gearing up for a really hype night in every way so come down and boogie! Drop Legs are playing at the Hotel Great Northern on Saturday.

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I DON’T USUALLY LIKE FEMALE COMEDIANS… This is the beginning of a sentence that women comedians hear all the time. It’s usually a pissed person after the show who thinks they’re complimenting you by telling you that you’re the best female comedian they have EVER seen. That’s because women comedians, in their opinion, are usually disappointing. I guess they are mainly disappointing because they’re not men and they’re not telling the ‘universal human stories’ they are used to hearing.

BACKING IT UP Tim Finn says he is quite simply the finest vocal arranger he knows and Sam Neill reckons he’s a national treasure. 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 to Mullumbimby and Byron. The Backroaders comprises choristers who come together specifically for this tour. Most have sung with Tony over many years, whether on his tours of the African-American churches of America, or residencies in Fiji and Siena, or journeys into the Australian desert. These performances bring the music home. The Backroaders’ superb repertoire is sung with deep love and arranged with great skill. It will give followers of Tony Backhouse a chance to hear him sing in concert, outside of a workshop environment. Tony Backhouse & the Backroaders | St Martin’s Mullumbimby & Byron Theatre | Friday 11 May 4pm & 7.30pm |Saturday 12 May, 7.30pm |$20

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So back to the statement which some drunk idiot came up and blurted out the other night. (It’s usually a male saying this, but not always.) He continued with the assertion that we (my colleague and I) are actually funny. ‘Thank you, drunk man, for telling us we’re okay.’ He then gets out the gender boot and concludes: unlike other women comedians he’s seen who aren’t.

that still creates an antagonistic environment for women Like men, all women comedians are NOT the same. There in comedy. is no reason why having a vagina or not having a vagina I’ve been a comedian for 30 years and I’ve never heard inherently makes me more or less funny than someone with anyone ask of an all-male bill, ‘Is this a men’s show?’ The a penis. Having a penis doesn’t make you funnier. (Except audience will always be unsurprisingly 50/50. And when when you’re naked and you’re running and it’s flapping on the show is finished and one of the men performing wasn’t your leg.) as funny as the others, either because they were having a bad night, or they’re inexperienced, or they’re trying new However having the penis does gain you advantage. It is a material, or perhaps they really are shit, no-one rants in gold pass to the privileged seats at the front of the gender the car on the way home, ‘God I hate male comedians’. Or plane, which is probably being piloted by a man. If it were approaches the bloke who had a good set with, ‘I usually being flown by a woman I wouldn’t be knocking on the door of the cockpit (they’ve even gendered the driver’s hate male comedians’. seat), ‘Is this an all-women’s flight?’. Male comedians aren’t put in a subgroup. They’re not actually even called ‘male’ comedians. They’re just And when she brings the plane safely onto the tarmac I comedians. That one bloke who did poorly is allowed to push my way through once again to patronise her with my just suck by himself; he doesn’t have to take the credibility sexist endorsement of her surprising skill: ‘I don’t usually like women pilots. But you’re really good.’ of his entire gender down with him.

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This year’s mentors are Tony Rowley of Titan Sky for the Band category, Ash Bell mentoring Singer/songwriter, Sal Kimber mentoring the Vocal category, and Xani Kolac of the Twoks mentoring the Under-15 section.

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Like our male colleagues, some of us are stronger and more experienced than others. Some of us are starting out. Some of us are having a bad night. But on a bad night we don’t get to just drive home knowing we bombed, we did something far worse: we just reinforced this belief that ALL women comedians suck. Sorry, girls.

Basically what he’s saying is that I’m good (and so is my colleague! Crikey! two at once!) and all the other women All men’s stories are universal. Ours aren’t. They’re women’s in my industry are shit. If you approach comedians who stories and women really should be careful what they ask happen to be women who’ve had a blistering set with people to listen to. that kind of job-gendering bias, then please stop. We don’t like it. Women are half the population but curiously we are still seen as niche. Feminism will have finally achieved There are many women out there fighting for parity in equity when our stories are considered as universal male-dominated professions who don’t feel elevated by as men’s and can be listened to without flinching in taking a leg up on the back of their sisters. We don’t want embarrassment and wondering if you’ve accidentally you to tokenise us by making us ‘exceptional’. We’re not. turned up to a CWA meeting. When you tell me I am better than other women in my If there are all women comedians on the bill people industry, and basically as funny as a man and I say thank ALWAYS ask ‘can men come?’ ‘Is it a women’s show?’ you, then you are making me complicit to a pervasive belief No, it’s not. Then why are 90 per cent of the crowds to our touring two-woman show, female? I love working that women aren’t funny. It’s not true. Our industry is full of to rooms full of women, but nowhere is the statement talented funny women. It seems weird to group them based listed ‘Women Only’. It reflects a pervasive cultural code on their gender because they’re all so incredibly different.

The selected young artists from each category (Band, Singer Songwriter, Vocal, Under 15 Years) get a rehearsal session with their mentor, a 20-minute performance at the festival with their mentor backstage, the opportunity to watch their mentor perform from backstage, and a weekend pass to the festival.

‘I am so stoked about this initiative,’ said Ash Bell, who is mentoring the Singer/songwriter category. ‘Apart from giving young and talented folks the opportunity to perform at one of the country’s best festivals, it’s the inclusion to the culture that has the greatest value in my opinion. Some of the top singer/songwriters from all over the place are here. The community is solid and supportive and nurturing and welcoming, and Bello is the perfect melting pot for the newbies to get a taste of it all, meet some heroes and be part of something wonderful.’

Not so for women. We’re not individuals. We’re not even comedians. We need a gender qualifier so people can make a decision whether to turn up or not. We’re ‘female’ comedians. Some dickheads still insist on calling us ‘comediennes’.

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GRABOWSKY & LIOR The Northern Rivers Conservatorium presents Paul Grabowsky and Lior in Concert at the Lismore City Hall on Thursday 31 May. This must-see performance is a collaboration of two of Australia’s most respected artists, who will be reinventing some of Lior’s most cherished songs as well as bringing their own individual voices to this special show. Lior is one of Australia’s most successful singer/songwriters, renowned for his beautiful voice and songs that radiate truth and sincerity. He burst on to the Australian music scene in 2005 with his stunning debut album Autumn Flow, which became one of the most successful independent releases in Australian history. Paul Grabowsky is an acclaimed composer, pianist and polymath who has received numerous awards in his illustrious 40-year career including ARIAs and an Order of Australia. He has been a director of some of Australia’s most prominent arts festivals, the composer of nearly thirty feature-film scores, an executive at the ABC, the founder and leader of the Australian Art Orchestra, and currently heads the Academy of Performing Arts at Monash University. Tickets for this must-see concert are on sale NOW. Paul Grabowsky & Lior | Lismore City Hall |Thursday 31 May | 7.30pm | $25–38 | Bookings 1300 066 772 or online www.lismorecityhall.com.au |

OVER THE YEARS THERE’S BEEN ONE FAMILY NAME THAT HAS LEFT OTHERS ASTOUNDED WITH THE SEEMINGLY ENDLESS AMOUNT OF TALENT. BRANDOLINI. LIKE A MODERN-DAY AUSSIE VON TRAPP FAMILY IT SEEMS THE MUSICAL FAIRYTALE TAKES ANOTHER TWIST WITH CEC, WHO MANY WOULD KNOW FROM MAKING THE TOP 10 ON THE VOICE WITH HER BROTHER GABE BACK IN 2014, BUT NOW CECILIA IS TAKING A NEW PATH AS A SOLO ARTIST. SHE WILL BE PLAYING ONE MORE SHOW IN BYRON BEFORE SHE LEAVES! (BRANDOLINIS WERE MEANT FOR BIGGER THINGS, BUT IT’S GOOD TO KNOW WE STILL HAVE A FEW MORE STASHED AWAY!) So Cecilia, tell me about what is in store for you.

MUNGA MADNESS AT THE BILLI It’s always special when some of the Shire’s best musos come together to help a mate, so word up and get up to the Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday 26 May from 2pm for a blues rock celebration on a mission. Featuring talent including Geoff Wright, Andy Thompson, Peter Claydon, Mick Lonsdale, Belle Hendrik, Adam Brown, and a host of others. Auctions, raffles and who knows what else? Munga Madness – all ages, $10 entry or gold coin donation, U/16 free. Get there any way you can. Munga Madness | Billinudgel Hotel | Saturday 26 May |2pm | $10

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Coming up I have my Australian tour for the launch of my debut EP Naive Trust. I’ll be performing in Grafton, Sydney, Melbourne, Byron, and Brisbane and collaborating with artists such as Tullara, Domini Forster, Joe Terror (Vic), and also a couple of special songs with my older brother Gabe and some school friends for a few select shows. This tour is unlike any others as I now have a fantastic drummer playing with me, for the Byron show, my younger sister Monica, winner of the Lismore Songwriters Competition 2018. After this, I’m moving to Perth and working on my music over there. Next release I’m planning will be a brand-new single! Why are you moving to Perth? Perth’s music scene is so amazing! The last tour I feel like I discovered gold. There were an amazing amount of songwriters’ nights, and something about the less-saturated music scene has really drawn me in. I also have all my mum’s side of the family over there and am completely in love with someone very special over there. Hehe! How has growing up in Byron helped to nurture you as a musician? Byron Bay and its accepting nature has exposed me to so many amazing, quirky people and eclectic music, which has shaped so much of who I am. It’s with my new EP Naive Trust that I hope to thank you all for that.

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The opportunities to play at so many local events and festivals have really given me a head start in the music industry and I feel more ready then ever to give it my all. Our little Byron bubble became really apparent when I moved to Sydney for two years, and this EP is a reflection of my experiences during that change, leaving school, moving in and out of relationships, and basically just learning about real life! What musical direction are you taking now? I aim to stay contemporary while incorporating my jazz/classical influences. A fusion of Hiatus Kaiyote rhythmic elements over Joni Mitchell-esque piano playing and lyrical songwriting.

What are the challenges that face a singer/songwriter trying to make a name in the industry? You have won lots of competitions, such as winner of 2017 Tweed Battle of the Bands and finalist in Bluesfest Busking this year… One challenge for me is finding venues that are happy to pay for original music. These days there are a lot of pubs that will pay, but they usually host covers bands. Managing, booking and financing everything myself is extremely stressful at times, and takes up a lot of the time I need to write. (Oh another musician crying poor! Typical.) But it’s very true, unless you’re signed with a big label or have people helping you, it’s very difficult to break even. I’m very lucky I have family and friends far and wide who help me out so much on tour. Tell me about Naive Trust. How did you record it, where, what is the feel, what are the songs about? I recorded this EP entirely myself in a very generous friend’s home studio in Sydney. Big thankyou to the Dunn family for believing in me and lending me their space! This didn’t only make this cheaper. Being in the studio all by myself allowed me to stay up till 3am at times, where my brain would most easily feel the emotion of the songs. It allowed me to revisit the headspace I was in when I originally wrote every single song, without feeling self-conscious or under a time limit or anything like that. I then brought the recordings up to Mullumbimby to one of my favourite mix/masterers in the area, Kamal Engels at Art of Audio, to finalise. The songs involve themes of leaving school, that fear of having to start from scratch. The excitement in independence but the shock of the harsh realities that become so apparent in the city. Homelessness, sexism, racism, so much more. Feeling a bit like an ant and trying to stand out. What should we expect for your last show here? Lots of the new contemporary, pop-soul material. Played by me with live vocal looping, hand percussion, singing and piano as well as delightful harmonies and drumming by the wonderful Monica Frances. For this show only I’ll be featuring collaborations from a few secret local artists! Cecilia Brandolini plays her farewell gig at the Treehouse in Belongil on 17 May.

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DR FEELGOOD Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s, Dr Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number-one position in the UK charts. Dr Feelgood has also enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Roxette, Back in the Night, Milk and Alcohol, Down at the Doctors, She Does it Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator – which gave the group their first gold record. The current lineup features the rhythm section Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass (both 33 years), Steve Walwyn on guitar (26 years), and Robert Kane (formerly of the Animals), the most recent addition – joining in 1999. Dr Feelgood | Twin Towns | Thursday 17 May | 8.30pm | $45

SONG LOUNGE This Saturday The Song Lounge will transform the historic Bangalow RSL Hall into the home of community, connection, and exceptional live music. Expect magic to happen when Nicole Brophy, Tim Stokes, and Christina Giorgio and The Wishing Well deliver a night of rootsy tunes, down-to-earth storytelling and damn fine music. Weaving between the bluesy depths to the folky highs and everywhere in between, get ready for a night jammed to the rafters with original music, delicious food, brilliant company and a generous dose of sparkle. The Song Lounge is total night out so get there early for dinner. Kristina’s Tasty Kitchens will have $10 Moroccan bowls, sweet treats and spicy chai to warm up these cooler autumn evenings. Bring a cushion and blankie and get comfy! The Song Lounge: Nicole Brophy, Tim Stokes and Christina Giorgio and The Wishing Well | Bangalow RSL Hall | Saturday 12 May | 6.30pm $20/25 | www.ticketbase.com/events/the-song-lounge-bangalow | Small humans under five are by gold coin donation.

Spoil your mum this Mothers Day with brekkie or lunch on the deck at the Byron Golf Club overlooking the beautiful course, with Greg Lyon and the Hip Operation performing on the deck from 2pm. Greg Lyon and the Hip Operation | Glasgow’s The Paul Byron Golf Course | 2pm | Sunday M c Ke n n a B a n d 13 May | To reserve a table call have built a solid international 6685 6470. reputation for their outstanding live performances and carefully crafted studio albums. Their sound has carried The Paul McKenna Band to Young musicians and bands in the every major Canadian folk festival region (between 12 and 18 years) from Vancouver to Nova Scotia in are invited to enter Mullum’s newest 2017. Also alumni at some of the music comp: Mullum Unearthed. world’s finest festivals (Woodford Organised by a small group of Folk Festival, Tonder Folk Festival, students at Mullum High, this battle Cambridge Folk Fest), they have of the bands is seeking entries from across the Byron Shire. toured Germany, England, Belgium, Australia, USA, Austria, Switzerland, Audition ‘tapes’ should be Italy and Denmark extensively for dropped in to Mullumbimby more than a decade. Named Scots High School, or email a link to mullumunearthed@gmail.com by Singer of the Year in 2012 at The Scots Friday 18 May. First prize is $1,000 Trad Music Awards, Paul’s accolades work of goods from Byron Music, continue to elevate him, the band with prizes including recording and their four albums. opportunities and a surfboard! The Paul McKenna Band | Club Money raised will be donated to Mullum, Mullumbimby Ex- the Chrysalis program. Services | Sunday 27 May | 8pm | $15/20/25

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DEPTH OF SARAH BLASKO Sarah Blasko celebrates the release of her sixth studio album Depth Of Field, sharing the compelling video for album track Never Let Me Go, a wildly unhinged black-and-white narrative directed by collaborator Luke McLean Stephenson. Depth of Field represents another extraordinary chapter in the career of an artist whose sixalbum run of genre defining artpop is unparalleled. The album is the follow-up to Blasko’s ARIA Award-winning, AMP-shortlisted Eternal Return. The early reviews of Depth of Field are glowing with The Guardian awarding five stars, ‘sublime vulnerability with a dark undercurrent’. Sarah Blasko | Hotel Great Northern | Friday 11 May | 9pm |$51.55 |

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ENTERTAINMENT OUT OF RANGE ARE OUT IN THE RANGES FOR MOTHERS DAY Out of Range play the Channon Markets this Mothers Day so get yourself out to those hills for a fine market and some quirky, upbeat, musical shennanigans from our local troubadours. With one half of the band hailing from Mullum and the other half from Nimbin it’s the perfect meeting place to make music. Out of Range | Channon Markets | 10am–2pm | Sunday 13 May | FREE | outofrangeband.com

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HAVING BEEN DESCRIBED AS A VISIONARY AND A FUTURE AUSTRALIAN ICON, CRIGHTON DOESN’T BUY INTO ANY OF THAT, HUMBLY AND SINCERELY LAUGHING IT OFF. Discussing the album and compositions of EMPIRE, Crighton says the driving force was ‘just being here. My 9-year-old daughter says, “hope is the one thing that brings us together”. I agree with her and think it could go either way. There are more and more people realising what’s going on and changing things for the better but on the other hand there’s a lot of greed and crazy out there holding on tight. A few years ago I asked a good mate, a Wiradjuri bloke, if he thought a “great awakening” was coming and he said, “They’re whitefella words. We’ve been living sustainably for 100s of thousands of years,” That put me in my place and inspired me beyond measure.’ Also in 2017, Crighton released a 7-inch vinyl Hope Recovery, accompanied Dan Sultan and CW Stoneking on their respective national tours, and performed to massive crowds at WOMADelaide and Woodford Folk Festival. He showcased at Canadian Music Week, New York City’s Mondo Music Conference and the Folk Alliance International in Kansas City. Quickly building a reputation as a world-class live performer, Crighton recently completed his debut Canadian tour, alongside JUNO-nominated Terra Lightfoot. EMPIRE sees Crighton expand his study of the human psyche, hard close-ups meet a roving widescreen lens. It is a songbook of breathtaking insight. The flame of the human spirit is, in Crighton’s hands, shown to be the most powerful force at work in 21st-century Australia: one that produces both soot and shadow, but also guiding light, illuminating both the painful past and the difficult path forward along which hope will always chime. William Crighton unveiled a selection of new songs from EMPIRE together with songs from his stellar self-titled debut at Byron Bay Bluesfest 2018. Tell me, what was the concept for Empire? We wanted to go farther than we had before. What was the inspiration for Hope Recovery? We’d been playing songs from the first record a lot live and were beginning to explore more psychedelic areas that gave the show some more colour and inspired the idea of recording with that vibe.

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How much of your work is rooted in the land or the place where you live? A decent chunk. There is quite a bit of shadow in your work. How important is that, do you think, to take the listener to quieter darker places? It’s important to explore light and shade. This album definitely does that. What is your process for songwriting to an album? It feels like I’m always writing an album. I always have a song on my mind; it’s not always a good one, and sometimes it’s the same one for weeks, but the process never stops. How did you record these tracks? Matt engineered and recorded most of the album in a log hut at Laguna, NSW, and at his studio outside Nashville. I did some things at home too. Did they fall together one after the other or did it unravel like a kind of story? They fell together, always falling together. Made a good story though! What was the song that most surprised you at the end of the process? Someone, that Jules my wife and I wrote on the day I was leaving to go to the USA to record; we wrote most of the lyrics in the car between our place and Kingsford Smith. How do you take these new songs to the stage? I’m not sure yet. But, I’m really looking forward to doing it. The tour kicks off in Byron Bay at the Great Northern. I love the northern rivers area and am really happy we’re starting there. What should we expect for your performance at Bello Winter Music? It’s going to be different from what you’ve seen before. There are new songs to play and that always inspires something. The band’s also changing up for this tour; joining Jules and me is my good mate Matt Sherrod on drums and Josh Jones on the bass. They’re both amazing musicians. As always I’m not sure exactly what to expect but I know it will be an experience for all of us.

BE YOURSELF WITH MISH Following the death of her beloved father, 42-year-old Mish was moved to leap into the studio and record as many songs as she could. The only time is now, why wait? ‘Ya gotta live ya life,’ her father would always say. Along with the grief of such a great loss, Mish welcomed a feeling of fearlessness, with a number of major life changes occurring simultaneously. Mish found herself homeless, moving around in her van, to then unexpectedly falling in love with an acquaintance whom she’d known for years. This was quickly followed by building a new home together, while also heading into the studio to record 21 of her songs for her fifth album, Be Yourself. Mish sings all the vocals and plays piano, guitar and trumpet on the album. Mish was grateful to have one of Australia’s finest guitar players, Julz Parker from the Hussy Hicks, play on her album that sparkles with love, life and inspiration. Mish’s music is very much her own with a unique mixture of genres. Combine Missy Higgins’s pop folky-ness, Nina Simone’s jazzy-ness, KD Lang’s classy style, and Ricki Lee Jones’s versatility and you’re getting close. Mish’s heartwarming music bursts with soulful, moving lyrics, having blossomed from a young poet into a captivating and uplifting songwriter. Mish has won a handful of awards including two Dolphin Awards and an ABC North Coast Songwriters Award, and has played hundreds of venues and festivals over the past 15 years. On that list is Woodford Folk Festival, Palm Creek Folk Festival, GIRLFEST 2009, Gold Coast Gay Day 2010, Nimbin Mardigrass, Lismore Lantern Festival 2017 and Lismore Women’s Festival, 2018. Be Yourself is being released with two fabulous, community-spirited shows. The first launch is on Saturday 19 May at Club Mullum, supported by Parissa Bouas. The second launch is on Saturday 26 May at The Gollan Hotel, Lismore, supported by Essie Thomas. Peter Lehner’s Northern Rivers Folk Choir opens the shows at 7pm. Doors open at 6.30pm and kids are free. Tickets are $25 at the door, or available online www. mishsongsmith.com for only $20. (All tickets include a free CD!) Mish Songsmith Be Yourself Club Mullum – Mullumbimby Ex-Services | Saturday 19 May | 7pm | $20/25 The Gollan Hotel Lismore | Saturday 26 May | 7pm | $20/25

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SEX, SAUSAGES & FRANKGHANISTAN Forget sex, sausages sell! The question is, ‘D’ya want dead horse with that?’ Celebrate our sunburnt country as Noel, the longtime local, takes you on a guided tour around his quintessential Australian suburb, Frankston. One-woman powerhouse Nel Da Silva is a first-generation Blasian (black Asian) Australian, storytelling through performance art, spoken word, documentary, cabaret and neo-burlesque vignettes, sharing defining moments coming of age in Frankston. No stone is left unturned as she boldly explores racism, violence, misogyny, sexual orientation, identity and what it means to call Australia home. ‘Frankston is a diamond in the rough. It was the perfect place for my Pakistan-born, Chinese/Anglo-Indian/ Portuguese parents to raise me as a typical Australian. In many ways I got the best of both worlds!’ Straight from her sellout second season in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Frankghanistan is ‘a show that will make you laugh, hold your hand to your mouth, as well as make you think and feel. Powerful performance.’ Join Noel and a handful of locals as Nel chucks all of her art and soul on the barbie for a yarn that’ll take your curry breath away. Frankghanistan | Drill Hall, Mullumbimby | Friday 11 May, Saturday 12 May | 8–9.30pm

RED HOT OCEAN SHORES LOVERS Ocean Shores’ first theatre company, Halpin Productions, hits the stage this week with Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Last of the Red Hot Lovers. The strong cast features Kasadevi Curtis and Gray Wilson.

ART TRAIL The Murwillumbah Art Trail (MAT18) from May 18 till 27 is designed to surprise and amuse. Event organisers have pushed this year’s event beyond its traditional boundaries into a fully fledged arts festival. Stone & Wood, Pickled Pig Cider, and Husk Distillers support MAT18’s promise of a secret pop-up bar for a quiet drink, impromptu jam session, cool conversations, and fun in surprising places. Food trucks and wines to match. Murwillumbah comes alive as the arts hub of the Tweed region, celebrating its Art Deco heritage and architectural quirks with building projections and performance. Art Trail Murwillumbah | 18–27 May | www.themurwillumbaharttrail.com

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THE BOY FROM BALMAIN WHO BECAME LES GIRLS! Few performers have risked as much artistically and personally with greater frequency or success than Carlotta. At various moments throughout her life and career there have been people who have said that Carlotta could not do something. And each and every time, a determined Carlotta has proven them wrong. Her personal journey began as a boy from Balmain with a dream of becoming a woman one day. This unique form of art began in 1963, which saw the birth of the famous Kings Cross Les Girls. Carlotta was the star and compere. Very soon it was the place to be seen, from curious celebrities to tourists from all around the world. The show attracted such visiting celebrities as Shirley Bassey, Vincent Price, Peter Allen and Liza Minnelli. Les Girls – along with its transgendered star Carlotta – quickly became legends. Carlotta was one of Australia’s first public sex changes who was made famous across Australia, owing to a leak to the media. In the 70s Carlotta took the Les Girls show on the road and toured Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong extensively. A regular spokeswoman on the television and radio Carlotta has gained her popularity with audiences Australiawide. She appeared in the long-running Australian TV soap opera Number 96 among many others and starred in the movie The Naked Bunyip followed by a five-year stint on the TV series Beauty and the Beast.

DARK CABARET Celebrate the darkest month of the year at The Secret Parlour – A Dark Cabaret, at Club Mullum, on Saturday June 9, 7.30pm. The Secret Parlour is a wild and wonderful evening, brought to you by Guilty Pleasures Shows. It features moody, dark cabaret song and music influenced by 1920s German cabaret, glamorous showgirls, absurd sketch humour, political satire and outlandish, heartfelt characters – all woven together with live music from Gypsy,Balkan, Swing band Out of Range. Book your tickets now and get a 10 per cent earlybird discount | The Secret Parlour | Club Mullum – Mullumbimby Ex-Services | 9 June | 7.30pm Go to www.guiltypleasuresshows.com, and click on the ‘buy tickets’ button.

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Carlotta then was given the biggest surprise of all to be the guest of honour when This is your Life came calling, showing to all that Carlotta had become totally accepted. Based on Carlotta’s two books He Did It Her Way and I’m not that kind of Girl, ABC and Glitter Productions filmed a movie based on Carlotta’s life called simply Carlotta, which won critical appraise Australiawide and with her recent appearances on Celebrity Come Dine with Me and Studio 10 as a regular hostess on Channel 10 shows Carlotta is riding a new wave of popularity. The most attractive aspect of Carlotta’s long and always surprising career is that she dazzles audiences with her extravagant gowns, lavish jewels, stylish wigs and makeup. The illusion she has become famous for creating, the incarnation of so many people’s dreams and aspirations. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, Carlotta! Carlotta | Bangalow A&I Hall | Friday 25 May | Tickets on sale at www.beach-bum.eventbrite.com

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A CRISP TAKE From his early years as an androgynous nude model in 1930s London, to finding fame as the first to speak so openly about life as a gay man, there was no-one quite like Quentin Crisp. In Tim Fountain’s Resident Alien, the legendary author of The Naked Civil Servant opens the door to his famously filthy New York apartment for an unforgettable heart to heart about life as only he knows it. Starring five-time Helpmann Award winner Paul Capsis as Crisp, and directed by Green Room Award winner Gary Abrahams, Resident Alien shares Quentin’s unforgettable philosophies and asks, are they truer today than even he would have imagined? ‘Quentin Crisp was THE prototype androgynous man,’ says Capsis. ‘Before Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Liberace, Reg Livermore, before the time we could categorise or describe a person as transgender or sexually ambiguous, there was Quentin.’ For producer Cameron Lukey, it is Crisp’s uncompromising individuality that makes him so relevant; ‘You can disagree with his opinions on any number of subjects, but it’s hard to argue with his example,’ says Lukey. ‘Quentin lived in the present and always embraced what life had to offer him, letting go of the need to fit into any world, gay or straight, and embracing his otherness.’ Resident Alien starring Paul Capsis | NORPA at Lismore City Hall | Wednesday 23 May – Saturday 26 May | 7.30pm | $25/$44/$49 | Bookings: www.norpa.org.au or call 1300 066 772.

MACBETH AT ITS BEST You may not be able to make it to London to see the world’s best productions of Shakespearean classics, but you can watch it live streamed at the Byron Theatre. The Royal Shakespeare company present the darkest psychological thriller of the bard’s back catalogue: Macbeth. Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder. Macbeth – Royal Shakespeare Company live screening | Byron Theatre | Saturday 12 May at 1pm | $15–25

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The Sound of Music Singalong at the Brunswick Picture House is back by popular demand! People loved it so much the first time they have had to put on a second show! And what better way to get everyone in the mood for Mothers Day than lifting the Picture House roof off once again with The Sound of Music Singalong. Don’t miss out this time. Come dressed as your favourite Von Trapp, Sister Maria or Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti, and sing your hearts out with our choir maestros leading the way. Prizes for the best costumes. Sound of Music Singalong | Brunswick Picture House | Saturday 12 May | 6pm | $15/12/10 Family of 4 – $35

FEELING EMPTY Lawyer. Broadcaster. Singer. Cricket player. Performer. And now photographer, Mark Swivel wants to show us his pics. His show is called Empty Spaces. It’s a photo installation and it involves 101 images. Shown three different ways. Raw, cooked and processed. ‘Each image was taken with my phone. No flash. No filter. No fuss. At home and far away. Over the years, a theme developed, a kind of aesthetic, and a story. I called them empty spaces but that’s absurd – there’s no such thing. Still, the label lingered. After a while the photos seemed to make up a dispersed self, spread across the world, traces of a life. I like the artists Jari Silomaki, Catherine Opie, Hitoshi Sugimoto, Thomas Struth and Patrick Pound. You might see echoes of their work in these images. There is a gentle, understated dialogue going on. Raw. You will see 101 images in a clump. Travelog shots assembled on a wall, in small scale. Cooked. The same images, larger, captioned, arrayed in ranks. More serious. Curated. Maybe impressive. Processed. A film, with a voiceover and a dab of music. 101 images telling the tale of a divorce and a dog.’ Mark Swivel: Empty Spaces | Byron School of Art, Dalley Street Mullumbimby | Opening Friday 11 May. Until Wed 23 May | 6pm.

ADULT FAIRYTALES Jenni Cargill-Strong has long been a storyteller to children, but now her tales and love of narrative takes a grownup bent with Stories in the Club – a storytelling session for adults. This month’s theme is Adult Fairytales. With six tellers at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club.

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In a night of spiritual-political satire and activist entertainment. Alan Clements ignites conscience by celebrating freedom of expression and the power of the human heart. A former director of Amnesty International called Clements ‘one of the most compelling voices of our times’. Critics have described Alan’s spoken-word performances as ‘existentially cathartic’, ‘enthralling and hallucinogenic’, ‘a brilliant deconstruction of spiritual and cultural propaganda that addresses head on the insanity of war, climate change and the commercialisation of consciousness.’ Alan Clements: Spiritually Incorrect | Byron Theatre | Friday 25 May | 7.30pm

SING WITH LOVEYS Singing is not about being a star or knowing how to do it well. It’s about enjoying the gift of our voices and sharing them with others. We were born to sing. It’s primal and it’s tribal. Voice is the language of our hearts. It’s how we express ourselves. And it’s very important to our mental, physical and social wellbeing. Come sing with Janet Swain of The Loveys and Adrian Williams-Brett. Sing with Janet Swain & Adrian Williams-Brett | Brunswick Picture House | Mondays 9.30–10.30am

THIS WEEK RETROGRADE JUPITER OVERHAULS RELATIONSHIPS. RETROGRADE SATURN REFINES AND RESTRUCTURES. RETROGRADE PLUTO UNCOVERS WHAT YOU DON’T, AND MAY NOT WANT TO KNOW…

ARIES: A certain amount of cosmic turbulence isn’t unexpected with game-changing Uranus preparing to exit your sign. If getting something done hits too-hard-basket status this week, take that as your cue to step back, practise the under-rated art of patience and review the situation. Is a sounder foundation needed?

TAURUS: As Saturn continues its bootcamp on what works, what doesn’t and what could, the friend/finance axis could be tricky this week, with relationships strained from money worries over unexpected expenses. But hey, it’s your Tauran month in the sun, so don’t let economics derail any birthday fun. GEMINI: Venus has you popular this week, and busy making that work for you. She’s presently favouring shopping, networking and fun style upgrades – how good is that? Which includes a service and tuneup to your physical vehicle too. In what way? Well, at the very least when someone asks how are you, pausing to check in. CANCER: If backstage shenanigans result in a disappointing fizzle where you expected sizzle, it just goes to show how crucial it is, this week as always, to get the right people on your team. How? Don’t be steered by nostalgia, or unpleasant past experiences, because those dragons have already passed by. Look to current conditions. LEO: While conservative mightn’t be your style, flamboyance, flash and Leonine extravagance mightn’t go down so well this week when it’s not a good idea to exaggerate, aggrandise, inflate or overestimate. Aim for accuracy and restraint; if there’s a loose cannon, don’t let it be you. Once something’s out there, you mightn’t be able to backtrack. VIRGO: With Mercury in Aries telling it like it is, no beating about the bush, disclosure could hit a raw nerve this week. Check if what people are doing and what they’re saying’s in sync, or is it not congruent? In which case the old saying applies that actions speak louder than words.

LIBRA: While others might fight about being right, Librans like to keep life light and bright, not dwelling on problems, complaints or escalating expenses – especially with Venus at her most entertaining and amusing. This week comfort comes in simple pleasures, familiar friends, reliable pastimes and your personal forte: making things beautiful. SCORPIO: Unlike frontof-house Leos, Scorpios are backstage managers involved in the art of expressing what’s normally hidden. Along with other retrograde planets excavating, mining, digging up old secrets, truffling for buried treasure, storyteller Jupiter in Scorpio’s presently engaged in important cave work bringing to light stories that aren’t being told – yours and others.

SAGITTARIUS: This week’s dance steps? Steady and measured. Planetary retrogrades and crosscurrents are currently demonstrating the benefits available from coming to an impasse, a standstill, a full stop. Of being slowcooked in the internal process of self-revelation. Of conserving energy. Discerning rather than judging. Practising the fine art of compromise. CAPRICORN: With current conditions a bit stubborn, here’s this week’s list of to-dos and to-don’ts. Don’t dig into an entrenched position, or paint yourself into a corner because people don’t agree with you and won’t follow your lead – a branch that can’t bend is more likely to snap. Do choose quiet strength and wise governance. AQUARIUS: You’re an air sign, and this week needs aerating. A fun way to take in oxygen? Laughing. Though be advised that what you find achingly amusing, others may not… Your main planet, path-opening Uranus, recommends the path of least resistance: not taking on too much. Being discreet about who you confide in. PISCES: Altered plans may exasperate others this week, but why have a mind if you can’t change it? You’re just doing your job of testing everyone’s flexibility levels. If others are heavy, pressuring, bossy or obstinate, don’t fall into their gloomy view; charm them out of it during late-week Pisces moon.

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BY JOHN CAMPBELL

BREATH It might not be overstating it to suggest that Simon Baker has marked his directorial debut with an Australian classic. Having not read the Tim Winton novel on which it is based (Cloudstreet was enough for me), I can’t comment on its faithfulness to the book, but Baker’s film, robust and tender, is a reminder that cinema can aspire to great art without restricting itself to the fashions of ‘art house’. Pikelet and Loonie (Samson Coulter and Ben Spence) are free-range kids growing up in small-town Western Australia. Shaped by their environment, they take to the surf. Riding their bikes to the beach one day, they encounter the reclusive former champion boardrider Sando (Baker). As Sando is at least twice their age and shacked up with Eva (Elizabeth Debicki), it could have been too much of a stretch to believe that he would be prepared to devote so much of his time to the boys. But he needs to be a guru to his acolytes as much as they are ripe for

the lessons that he will impart to them. The other significant character in the drama is the ocean itself – and how beautifully shot it is by cameraman Rick Rifici. Narrated by Pikelet the man in an elegiac voice (not unlike Gordie’s in Stand By Me), it is a coming-of-age story that digs deep into the male psyche, and heart. Pikelet (again, like Gordie) is sensitive and uncertain, not timid but also not prepared to indulge in the reckless bravado of his mate (and we have all knocked around with the appropriately named Loonie at some point). The young actors are fantastic, as is Baker who plays it down in order to let them take centre stage. Eva is less clearly defined, but as the love-interest she is suitably ethereal and unknowable. Complemented by Harry Gregson-Williams’s beautiful score, the period is perfectly captured (Pikelet asks his parents ‘can I please leave the table’ after he’s eaten his tea), as is the wonder and heavy portent of teenage years. Outstanding.

I FEEL PRETTY Australia, we are informed, is in the grip of an obesity epidemic. Just go to your nearest mall to have it confirmed. You can’t argue with genes and some of us, by accident of birth, are programmed to be XL+, but fat people are usually fat because they eat and drink too much crap and don’t exercise. It’s dispiriting to see kids entering the cinema laden with jumbo Cokes and sugary, buttery, nutrition-free junk food, so if Amy Schuller’s self-important, unfunny rom-com is telling teenage girls that it is okay to look like blimps, that they are ‘beautiful’ too, it is doing them an awful disservice, for they are not – what they are is unhealthy. When assessing a movie, however, it’s important to remember that, no matter how unimpressed you may have been, there will always be somebody who loves it. Therefore, if you’ve no objection to a patronising, lecturing, ugly-duckling story, then this will be right up your alley. Renee (Schumer) is a ‘big girl’ who is sick

and tired of glamours having all the fun and getting the best jobs. She enrols in a gym class and is knocked out when the bicycle she is riding collapses under her. Upon coming to, she looks in the mirror and is struck by her sexy fabulousness. Go you good chubster. The moral of the tale is a little undone when we find that Renee’s sole ambition has been to make it onto the red carpet with the owners and models of the cosmetic company for which she works. You don’t have to be Nostradamus to work out that Renee will eventually come to the profound understanding that she is who she is, that we are all who we are, and nobody should ever be hung up about that. Like most Hollywood films of this ilk, it is as bogus as, and the fact that writers/directors Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein can’t allow their message-heavy diatribe to end without Schumer delivering a motherhood speech in the final scene is vomit-making.

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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

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

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

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 â€“ 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

â€˘ Tyres â€˘ Batteries â€˘ Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

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

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 Gregâ€™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 Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 12 yearsâ€™ local experience. Free property assessments and quotes.Â

Full Circle

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

fullcirclerefinishing.com

35 years in local area â€˘ Free quotes

Phone Jeremy 0409 146 052

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

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 ITâ€™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 www.mygeekmate.com.au | mark@digiflip.com.au ip c co

0409 799 909

various implements available for limited access projects

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

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

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift â€“ nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

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

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

rs or repai No s a l e

Philip Toovey

Specialising in road repairs & driveways

0431 122 057

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

TINY EARTHWOR

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

Whe er y Whether you need a tech m mentor, advice or just support Iâ€™m here to help

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

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

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT Mobile service. For Home & Business .................0422 804449

BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St .....................0467 660323

CONCRETING & PAVING

SALISBURY CONCRETING

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

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

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

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

Excavators Bobcats 13tonne tippers Roller Byron | Ballina | Tweed | Lismore Shire â€˘ Construction â€˘ Site Cuts â€˘ Auger Holes â€˘ Rockwalls â€˘ Clearing â€˘ Demolition â€˘ Landscaping â€˘ Farm Roads â€˘ Bitumen â€˘ Concrete driveways. MANY SPECIALITIES Call today for a free quote!

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

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Call Sam on

0434 539 979

www.byroneco.com.au

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

46 May 9, 2018 The Byron Shire Echo

DYDLODEOH DW

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

5.5 tonne excavator & 12 tonne tipper

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

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Ray Battersby

0438 454 096

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CLEANING

Byron Shire Earthmoving

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

â€˘ Driveways â€˘ Landscaping â€˘ Rock walls â€˘ House & shed sites

â€˘ Land clearing â€˘ Augers, rock grab &Â breaker attachments â€˘ Free quotes

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

Luke Jarrett â€“ 0431 329 630

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

DENTISTS

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

BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE Driveways, rubbish removal. Ian.......................0412 853479 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090 MINI EXCAVATION HIRE with auger, experienced operator. Sth Golden Beach ............0401 633222 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 CIVILTRAK Road construction, excavators, rollers, grader & truck hire ..........................0418 665905 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby .............................................................66842644

BEAU JARDIN 1.8 tonne excavator & 3 tonne tip truck .................................................0417 054443

ELECTRICIANS

DESIGN & DRAFTING

24 HOUR SERVICE

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

0439 624 945

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

Domestic Commercial

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE 20 Year+s Exp.

'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH 6SHFLDOLVW Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!

)UHH 4XRWH â€“ &DOO 1RZ

Jai â€“ 0467 482 948

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Lic: 154293c

P/L

TLC

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North Coast news daily:

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

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Service Directory ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

GUTTERING

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

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

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

0497 413 344 â€˘ www.charlibearlawncare.com

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd Garden Clean Ups Gutter Cleaning Lawn Maintenance Irrigation & Repairs Hedge Trimming Planting & Lawn Edging Turf Laying Full Garden Maintenance Servicing Residential, Commercial and Government PLEASE CALL MATTHEW PAOLA 0431 871 245

0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson .........................0414 889453

HANDYPERSONS A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417

Suffolk Park

â€˘ Acreage Mowing Specialist â€˘ Irrigation â€˘ Landscaping â€˘ Rubbish Removal Byron Shire â€“ Ballina Shire â€˘ Fully Licensed & Insured

Lic No: 143433C | ACRS Master Cabler A017916

0414 905 900

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

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

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Contact Vadi: 0404 â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘

978 383

byronlawnranger@gmail.com

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 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

0407 065 849

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

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

www.byronlawnranger.com

Property maintenance All Mowing jobs Landscaping Pressure cleaning Tip runs

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173

THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953

MCâ€™S HANDYMAN SERVICES Exp. painter, home repairs, odd jobs. Great rates............0412 559509

HEALTH

THE BYRON BAY GARDEN & LANDSCAPING COMPANY Structural Landscaping

â€˘ OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture,

â€˘ Paving â€˘ Stonework â€˘ Timber work â€˘ Retaining wall â€˘ Garden maintenance â€˘ Planting â€˘ TurďŹ ng â€˘ Mulching â€˘ Hedging â€˘ Lawns

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

0434 329 111

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

Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy

ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002

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

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

BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 GCV ELECTRICAL Domestic, commercial, industrial. Lic No 319893C Phone Craig ........0407 991730

WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ..............................................0408 110006 MALIâ€™S Chinese Massage Service. Mullum In & Out Calls. ...................................................66841790

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

FENCING

HIRE

info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au

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

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

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839

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

HOT WATER SYSTEMS

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

TWEED COAST ELECTRICAL Hot Water Specialists Lic 214073C....................................0432 728946

IRONING

LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing specialists, all sizes ......................................................0402 487213 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 PAULâ€™S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores ......0422 958791 THE IRONING LADY Ironing Service. Suffolk Park $30/hr. Angela.................................0414 719680 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

KITCHENS

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772

PRESTIGE ACREAGE CARE Acreage mowing specialist ...............................................0490 023964 SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 20 yrs+ exp Lic 290290C www.slbyronbay.com ...0499 771769 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco oils, hard wax oils & water-based finishes. Nathan .............0420 215716 THE BURBS MOWING All suburban mowing. Andrew .................................................0431 248888 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689 THE FLOOR SANDER non-toxic finishes. Free quotes richardneylan1@bigpond.com ...0407 821690 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0413 166314 ABOVEBOARD KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & ALTERATIONS Lic 80677C ...................0415 661814 ADAMâ€™S ACREAGE MOWING: Acreage Mowing Specialist Please call ..........................0419 813556 AB KITCHENS. Best price guarantee. Lic No 110646C. Steve .........................................0413 281324 BYRON BAY BRUSH CUTTING Acreage mowing, garden detailing, swiss quality Gyan .0402 728207

GARAGE DOORS

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

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

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

GAS SUPPLIERS

Garage Doors & Openers

Free Delivery

LANDSCAPING Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

â€˘ Sand â€˘ Soils â€˘ Gravels â€˘ Pots & statues â€˘ Lots, lots more

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Shaun Savage Landscapes Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801

6685 8588

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

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

Specialising in: â€˘ Retaining Walls â€˘ Pool Surrounds â€˘ Block Work â€˘ Paving â€˘ TurďŹ ng â€˘ Stonework 20 Years Experience

0405 594 288

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LANDSCAPING (continued) CRACKER DUST

MULCH

ROAD BASE FIRE WOOD

ABN 31 490 733 798 LIC 203196C

Painting & Decorating

24 years experience

Accredited

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

QUALIFIED â€˘ INSURED â€˘ LOCAL â€˘ FREE QUOTES The ďŹ nishing touch to your home

Mob: 0409 451 518

0266 804555

mwoplingpainting@hotmail.com

PAINTER NEIL A McINTOSH

QualiďŹ ed Structural Landscaper

Lic 308722C

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

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

ABN 48867459605 Lic 33995C

landscaping supplies

Mark Wopling

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 0429 805 081 20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

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

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES Dip. Lscape Des & Hort. Lic 39791..............66845035 or 0414 842602 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853

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

PERMACULTURE

All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water

LAUNDRY SERVICES

LAUNDRY

0404 053 857

FAST TURNAROUND â€“ AIR BNB â€˘ Self serve / service wash â€˘ New front loaders & dryers â€˘ Domestic & commercial services

Mullum Wash House â€“ 0439 001 545 Bangalow Wash House â€“ 0412 302 246

Lic. No. 206913C

SOIL GRAVEL

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Service Directory

PEST CONTROL

OPEN EVERY DAY

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

LIGHTING

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

â€˘ Targeted treatments for all pests with â€œno sprayâ€? cockroach treatments â€˘ 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

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

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

02 6681 6555

LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Water specialist. Mullum/Byron .....0434 273726

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

OSTEOPATHY

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

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

Tree Faerie Fotos

Professional â€˘ Commercial â€˘ Personal

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

30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

PAINTING

www.treefaeriefotos.com â€˘ 0417 427 518

â€˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, mat/reformer Pilates classes. Kim Snellgrove, Cally Oâ€™Hara ................................................................................................66872330

0429 149 533 Est 2006

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth â€“ just give us a ring

6681 4912 / 0409 917646

CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ€™bah 66723818

EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838 PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ..............................66843385

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

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

Calls always returned

ANTHONY Dâ€™ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

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

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

Andyâ€™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

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

PETRA KARNI Physio, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron. Open Saturdays.......0403 226858

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

REMOVALISTS

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

NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

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

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au .................................66843633

OSTEOPATHY

YVES DE WILDE

ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ€Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â€Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

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

0438 784 226 â€˘ 6685 4154

HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017

BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ...................66770004

LOCKSMITH

â€˘ Domestic & Commercial â€˘ Servicing all areas â€˘ Workmanship guaranteed â€˘ Attention to detail

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

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

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

BYRON BAY

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

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

PLASTERING

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR

LEAPFROG REMOVALS BYRON BAYâ€™S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS

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

www.shiftremovals.com.au LOCAL + INTERSTATE REMOVALS ROAD + RAIL FREIGHT CONTAINER REMOVALS + TRANSPORT

0434 391 855

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

Service Directory www.byronbaycontainerstorage.com.au

LONG + SHORT TERM CONTAINERS FOR HIRE

0434 391 855

The expert in solar efďŹ ciency

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

Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

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

Eddy 0477 Karl 0423

720 200 396 508

MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999 CAPE BYRON REMOVALS Local, Brisbane, Melbourne weekly. Since 1989 ..................0413 505893

ROOFING DOMESTIC â€˘ INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227

Metal RooďŹ ng Installations â€˘ Guttering Downpipes â€˘ Fascia â€˘ Skylights â€˘ Whirlybird Patios â€˘ Repairs â€˘ Leaf Guard

The Future of Solar Juno Energy is your local authorised energy specialist for home & business. Call us for a consultation.

Craig Montgomery â€“ 0418 870 362 Email: montysmetalrooďŹ ng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooďŹ ng.com.au

LIC: 223489C

Patrick - 0425 256 802

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

PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524 ALL PALM & TREE SERVICES Arborist, Free Quotes. Sam .............................................0428 715886

ZAC MACTAGGART METAL ROOFING PTY LTD

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

Ć‡ NEW ROOFS Ć‡ RE ROOFS Ć‡ INSULATED ROOF PANELS Ć‡ Ć‡ FASCIA & GUTTERS Ć‡ REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Ć‡

HART TREE SERVICES 18â€? chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding, cherry . 66849137 or 0427347380

UPHOLSTERY

0411 683 003 WWW.ZACMACTAGGARTMETALROOFING.COM.AU

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

Lic: 241833C all SOLAR & ELECTRICAL

BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists.............................66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor................................................0403 713303

RUBBISH REMOVAL

VALUERS

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

EMPOWERING YOU

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772 A UTE LOAD OF STUFF .................................................................................................0408 210772 TIPPER HIRE avail for rubbish removal & tip runs. Jono................................................0412 871438

Call Matt - 0458 267 www.mtssolar.com.au

Solar Power for your Home and Business Battery Storage Solar Hot Water

777

L: 211410C

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

SWIMMING POOLS

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

E ll FRoE ff for a

Drop washing steel, es and machin ers dry

@ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS Buying: â€˘ Scrap metal â€˘ Aluminium â€˘ Copper â€˘ Brass â€˘ Lead â€˘ Car Batteries Next to Tyagarah Service Station

PaciďŹ c Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

FREE T avail fo OW

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

â€˘ All pool requirements â€˘ Professional advice â€˘ Water testing â€˘ Friendly service â€˘ Pool servicing

The Water Filter Experts

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

r cars â€“ unwanted cash for som paid e

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD regâ€™d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010

(opp. Council chambers)

for home, commercial and rural properties

6684 3003

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs................0418 666839 BEAU JARDIN. Swimming pool plans. Organise & co-ordinate with council.................0417 054443

TILING

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

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

NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

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

SEWING & ALTERATIONS

IN IN H

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

Servicing the Far North Coast for 20Â years. Free quotes. Experienced local technicians. ChemDryâ€™s patented cleaning systems.

$399

FULLY Water puriďŹ cation systems INST ALLED IN YOUR Rainwater Filters HOME Whole house ďŹ ltration systems

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING Professional Water Tank Cleaning Installation and maintenance of water filters for rural and suburban properties h your Deal wit erator p o l ca lo

WINTER SPECIAL:

Every 5th m2 FREE

WE CLEAN WATER TANKS

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Call Peter BYRON SHIRE

0487 777 247 www.pristinewater.com.au

WATER FILTERS SUPPLY AND SERVICE

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

SEWING Repairs & alterations. Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ..................................0427 570812 MD TILING SOLUTIONS Wall & floor tiling, water proofing. Lic 286371C .....................0406 858290

WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .. 66888055 or 0407 002833

PHI TILING/WATERPROOFING Free quotes. Helpful advice. Lic No 179306C....................66801168 SCRUBBED Tank cleaning, repairs & liner insuls. Matt & Nick ............................................66884478

SOLAR INSTALLATION

TREE SERVICES

Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228

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

Electric Lic 124600c

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CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

TANK CLEANING Repairs, installation, first flush diverters, pumps, etc ........................0418 662285

WAXING

The Fully Insured Professionals

JULIETâ€™S BEAUTY Waxing, facials, tinting & more. Mullumbimby ................................0434 141572

â€˘ Stump Grinding â€˘ Bobcat â€˘ Cherrypicker â€˘ Crane Truck â€˘ 18â€? Chipper

WEB DESIGN SERVICES

Mark Linder QualiďŹ ed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

TheWebShop.co Affordable website build & digital marketing. hello@thewebshop.co ...66874760

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

WINDOW TINTING SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices ..........................0412 158478 SURFWAGON - Car/Home/Office tint. Lifetime Warranty. W/sale price .........................0434 875009

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Classifieds INDEX Businesses For Sale.............. 51 Childcare............................... 50

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

For Sale ................................ 50

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

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

PHONE ADS

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

Garage Sales........................ 51 Halls For Hire........................ 50 Health Notices ....................... 50 Items under $100 ................. 51 In Memoriam.......................... 52 Lost & Found ......................... 52 Motor Vehicles ....................... 51 Musical Notes ........................ 52 Only Adults ............................ 52 Personal ................................. 52 Pets ........................................ 52 Positions Vacant .................... 51 Professional Services ............ 50 Public Notices ........................ 50 Removalists ........................... 51 RIP Pets................................. 52 Share Accommodation .......... 51 Short Term Accommodation .. 51 Social Escorts........................ 52 To Lease ................................ 51 To Let ..................................... 51 Tradework .............................. 50 Tree Services ......................... 50 Tuition .................................... 52 Wanted .................................. 51 Work Wanted ......................... 52

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

BYRON ARTISAN MARKET This Saturday 4–9 pm

RAILWAY PARK, BYRON BAY

www.byroncentre.com.au

IKEA

DELIVERY

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Ads may be taken by phone on

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

EMAIL ADS

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

DISPLAY ADS (with a border): $12.50 per column centimetre

Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Ads can’t be taken on the weekend. Account enquiries phone 6684 1777.

These prices include GST.

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

Echo Classies also appear online in Echonetdaily – echo.net.au/classified-ads

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

THE BYRON SHIRE

bookings@mullumcivic.com

netdaily

COLONICS

6688 6433

The best market in the country!

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

COSTUME HIRE, PROPS, SUITS & ACCESSORIES

KAHUNA & ZENTHAI SHIATSU 90 minute massage for $90. Ocean Shores. Guy 0467625245 AWARENESS Sessions, Meditation & Art classes. Yvette 0412664846 www.awarelove.com

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

TAYLORS PROPS

CHILDCARE

STRETCH, MOVE, THINK AGELESS GRACE Seated exercises to music. Good for recovery, arthritis, neuroplasticity & anyone looking for a fun exercise program. Tues 2.30pm Mullum Neighbourhood Centre; Thurs 12pm, Bruns CWA Hall. $6 Kristen 0497008277

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

HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886

1 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Phone 6684 2978

BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE CAFE Open every Sunday for homemade jam & 1 hour before show times

PROF. SERVICES

TWO WINGS PSYCHOLOGY

DENTURES

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

HEALTH

…feel the difference

HYPNOTHERAPY, NLP & COACHING www.wendypurdey.com.au

ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 23yrs exp. 0417212540 BEAUTIFUL RELAXING DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE Treat Yourself. Call now 0410395368

KINESIOLOGY

Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 66846914 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.

BREAK THE CHAIN OF ADDICTIONS NOW!

Tania Mattiocco

Feeling trapped? Learn how to overcome addictive and limiting behaviours. Stop smoking, weight loss and so much more.

BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY Individual & Couples Sessions Byron Bay Industrial Estate Thurs-Fri-Sat

Call today 6680 2630

0423 349 808

27 years experience.

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

Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available

Dr David King

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

PHYSIOTHERAPIST Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Martin Frank

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

20 Shirley St,Byron Bay

6685 8532

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

ALL JUST $10 EACH Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher

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PURA

VIDA

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

Wellness Centre

Safe, beneficial, authentic yoga

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

Ongoing Workshops, Retreats, and Teacher Trainings. All info on the website! Tel: 02 6685 9910 Mob: 0418 441 437 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com intouchyogabyronbay.com

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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TREE SERVICES

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 364 852

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

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 Kate Pearce BAppSc, Grad Dip Relationship Therapy NMAS, FDRP

tel: 0402 207 137 relationship counselling • dispute resolution collaborative practice • co-parenting coaching child consultant • child inclusive mediation

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES • Cherry Picker • Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Tree Surgeon • Fully Insured

Mulch Supplies

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

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

SUZANNE BOURCHIER psychologist 02 6685 5670

www.kpfamilymatters.com.au

BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL MEDICINE Becky Martin

bodypsychbyronbay.com

0488 609 774

TRADEWORK

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

THIS SUNDAY

COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

HYPNOSIS & EFT

The Channon Craft Market

bigswedishstorerun.com.au

Available from The Echo office reception

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

Display classies (box ads): adcopy@echo.net.au Line classies: classifieds@echo.net.au

407 247

DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS

RATES & PAYMENT

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

Save Money & Time We shop and deliver from $40. Assembly extra. Ph 0410

HALLS FOR HIRE

Special intro offer $75 per session or 3 for $200 Colonic + Far Infrared Sauna - $95 Colonic, Sauna + Massage - $175

Brunswick Heads 66850498 puravidawellness.com.au

Diana Ewing

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

• Yoga • Shiatsu • Massage

Mobile 0417 698 227

Beginners 6pm Mon spaces available.

M: 0407 455 212 www.dianaewing.com

BRENT VERCO

CHIROPRACTOR MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

6687 7677 FOR SALE SEASONED FIREWOOD Phone Karen 0427804284 DRY FIREWOOD for sale. $150 per 7x4 large trailer load. Ph Sigge 0428819091 SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

BAMBOO PLY

For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au

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

Classifieds FOR SALE continued

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

Clearance Sale – Demo and Sample Stock

SPACIOUS 3br 3 bthrm home avail 8 weeks June/July. 6km to Mullum. Quiet location, spectacular views. Suit couple $500pw + elec & bond. Ph 0419164717

Vitality 4 Life, 5/10 Brigantine St, Byron Bay A & I Estate

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

GARAGE SALES cont

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.

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal

Matt 0427 172 684

0408 210 772

BYRON BAY FIREWOOD Pickup / Delivery Seasoned Firewood Kindling, bags, trailer, tonnage (up to 30 tonne). Residential | Commercial | Wholesale Prompt and reliable service.

Michael – 0401 739 656

SUFFOLK PARK 7 Midgenberry Pl (off Coogera Circuit). Sat from 8am. Lots of clothes, furniture, big combined sale O.SHORES 25 Goondooloo Dr Sat 8am Clothes, toys, books, furniture etc. URBAN ARCHEOLOGY Annual Garage Sale, 35 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby. Behind the shop. Sat 12th 8am SUNRISE 43 Sunrise Blvd, Sat 8am-12. Furniture, clothes, books, rugs, cushions

FIREWOOD • Palings • Posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Molasses • Concrete Posts • Tomato stakes • Cane Mulch Kings Creek, Mullumbimby

Mark 0427 490 038 | Karen 0427 804 284

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.

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

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

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653 GUITARS, RECORDS, HI FI valiantmusic.com.au 66851005 PIANO Classic older style quality American brand piano: Gulbransen upright. $100 ono (plus removal) Phone 0413105636 200 BESSER BRICKS 8 inch, 6 thread bars, $650 the lot. Also shed for storage $30pw, 107 Stuart St, Mullumbimby

ITEMS UNDER $100 BREVILLE Bread maker 23 programs & bread slicing guide. $60. Ph 66803780

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

GARAGE SALES MOVING OVERSEAS 727 Hinterland Way, Newrybar, Sat 8am. Fridge, bar freezer, sofas, wash mach, beds etc OCEAN SHORES 10 Dandaloo Way (off Reka Way). We’re back! Sat 8am. No prices, pay what you want. Free hugs. EWINGSDALE 168 McGettigans Ln Sat after 9am. Moving house. Clothes, kitchenware, books, CDs, tools, games

MYOCUM 81 Myocum Downs Dr, Sat & Sun 8–10am. Moving house, all must go O.SHORES Lot 5 Benjamins Lane. Many handyman items, old spanners & tools, garden mulcher, pot plants, mozzie nets, household items & freebies. Sat 8am – 2

MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK fully-furn, selfcont studio, 3 months, avail now, $350pw all bills incl, n/s, no pets. Ph 0418275198 MULLUMBIMBY Cosy, f-furn cottage, 2 lge brs, covered parking. Comfortable and quiet, 4 mins walk to main street. Inc gas space heating, power, WiFi, lawn care. Big north facing deck, barbecue etc. Set in tranquil gardens. Avail 15/6–30/9. $560pw. Phone 0411365183

UNIQUE STONE character-build home set on a gorgeous property with an abundance of wild life. 3br, 1 bthrm, modern kitchen, swimming pool, $675pw. Perfect for a family that needs space and a rural lifestyle. Located Nashua minutes from Bangalow. Dogs neg. Phone Christine 66872833 MULLUM very tidy downstairs studio. 60sqm. $350pw incl elect/water. Working person, bond req. Ph 0481827856 STORAGE CLUNES Single-car garage, safe, dry, lockable, $150pm. 0418662285 SECURE STORAGE BANGALOW Brand new storage sheds 66871500 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $140 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500

OCEAN SHORES 1br fully furn modern cottage, 2 car spaces, quiet wkg sgl/cpl, avail 10/5 –1 Aug. D/f, no pets, $340pw incl bills, WiFi extra. Ph 0412499399 MAIN ARM Coopers Lane. 3br house. $450pw. 3 months from 1/6. 0455317624

SHARE ACCOM. SUFFOLK beachside, furnished room in 2br unit, suit mature age, working, no pets, $190pw incl bills. Ph 0407416575 SUFFOLK extra lge room with private ensuite & balcony, king bed, reverse cycle a/c, $310pw incl bills. Ph 0412522540 BURRINGBAR beautiful 30 acre property, 4br house, views, quiet, $165pw single, $250pw couple. Ph 0405463663

BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

LOCAL REMOVAL

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CARAVAN accommodation avail. Clean, comfy. Central Mullumbimby. Facebook Joanne Morrish for more info.

MULLUM 1KM 1br self-cont studio, compost toilet, private rural outlook. Quiet n/s worker pref. $280pw + bills. 66841866

BUSINESS FOR SALE

REMOVALISTS

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

to join solid existing team at Sun Bistro 20hrs plus 3yrs experience or more preferred. Send resume or come by and drop it in, ask for Tod. mjohnson@thesunbistro.com

MADE IN MULLUM Interested in selling your handmade crafts, artworks, photography etc locally from $25 a week? Interested to see what sells and what doesn’t? Contact Facebook: Made In Mullum or email madeinmullum@gmail.com SHED DLUG 2x ROLLER DOORS Cement ﬂoors, easy access, Mullum. Available now for storage only $70pw Phone 0423632039 BYRON A&I EST Prominent position. treatment/massage or ofﬁce rooms. Daily or half daily, reasonable rates, permanent preferred. Phone 0422851588

POSITIONS VACANT SENIOR HAIRDRESSER required part time at Simply Sheer Hair & Beauty. Must be an experienced all round stylist. Contact Cecily simplysheer@hotmail.com BUSY LOCAL NATURAL MEDICINE clinic seeking casual employee for a customer service role & additional tasks such as operation of analytical equipment and data entry. Naturopathic background desirable. Successful candidate will possess a professional attitude and attention to detail. Please forward CV to: sarita.ford@thebiomeclinic.com

GoByron Drivers Wanted Choose your own hours Earn great money Be your own boss Full training provided

Email: info@gobyron.com.au Phone: 6620 9200 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 CLEANER for Newrybar private house. 4 hrs per fortnight, long-term. Must be experienced and reliable. $30ph. Phone Ross 0410606962

The largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire

HEAPS OF FREE PLANTS (spend $50 or more) Native tubes of shrubs and trees only $2 Flowering shrubs were $7.50 now $5 Beautiful shrubs were $12.95 now only $5 Advanced plants were $22.95 now $17.00 and some half price

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Mullumbimby 3br 1bth $480 3br 2bth $550 Brunswick Heads 2br 1bth $395 2br 1bth $410 2br 1bth $440 2br 1bth $450 3br 1bth neg South Golden Beach 4br 3bth $820 Ocean Shores 2br 1bth $480 Pottsville 4br 2bth $750 Commercial – Billinudgel Premium showroom & warehouse space. 445m2. Certified organic. Contact office for details & inspection L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

COOPERS SHOOT modern farm cabin, 60sqm, 1br, fully furn, n/s, d/f, solar power, dble carport, no pets, suit prof sgl/cpl $410pw neg. Ph 0439871485 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK 3br. 6-12 month lease. $600pw incl bills. Avail.1/6/18; AND Spacious, fully-furn, 1br ground ﬂoor. 2 month lease - Avail 1/7 to 31/8/18. $320pw Incl bills. Forest Backyard. No cats/dogs. Text 0434057314 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 MULLUM s/c unfurn granny ﬂat, spacious, bright, quiet. Bond, refs req, pref sgl n/s prof. $295pw inclusive. Ph 0417028642 FEDERAL beautiful self-contained studio, tropical garden setting. Must be working, $325pw incl WiFi. Sue 0428351693 LENNOX Spacious private 4br, 2 bath DLUG duplex in the heart of town, 100m to restaurants & ocean. Partly furn with option to remove. Exc cond. Flex lease $700pw. Photos on cubbi. 0415499429

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Classifieds POSITIONS VACANT continued TELEMARKETING-LEAD GENERATION 8.30-1.30 Monday–Friday Ü Ì Ã i y iÝ L ÌÞ® 7i ii` > >ÌÕÀi] vÀ i ` Þ] Üi Ã« i «iÀÃ Ì i « ÕÃ `iÛi « i>`Ã Ü Ì ÕÀ iÜ <i> > ` VÕÃÌ iÀ L>Ãi° iÝ«iÀ i Vi ii`i` >Ã vÕ ÌÀ> } Ü Li } Ûi ° >Ãi À>Ìi v fÓä «iÀ ÕÀ « ÕÃ }i iÀ ÕÃ L ÕÃiÃ° À > ÌiÀÛ iÜ V> - on 0418 608 050 > qÓ« ®

TRAINEE CHILD CARE ASSISTANT Cobbers Child Care Centre is seeking a trainee for a 13 month full time temporary position to commence in June. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and may have completed some subjects of a Cert III but have no formal child care qualifications. Wages and conditions are in accordance with the Children’s Services Award 2010. The successful applicant will be subject to a Working With Children Check. For further information please contact Tim Wearne on 6684 2164. To apply for this position, please email your resume with covering letter to: admin@cobberschildcare.com.au by 5pm Friday 18th May 2018.

WORK WANTED

HATE IRONING?

OCAZ LABOURING from $30/hr. Prop maint, plant ops, etc. Ph 0412469109 CLEANER/BABYSITTER Experienced. Mullum area. Ph 0423673435

Desired qualifications; • Minimum 2 years’ experience; • Must be available to work weekends; • Excellent customer service skills essential; • Reflexology and Kahuna Massage are a plus; • Available for immediate start is desired

In return for your energy, hard work and loyalty, we offer you • Full training in Gaia Spa Rituals and Treatments • A supportive and professional environment • Discounted rates at our Spa • Uniform Provided

Please email all resumes to spamanager@gaiaretreat.com.au (No travellers please)

Kitchen Hand/Cook

Duties include, but are not limited to the following. • Make and manage established recipes as well as cleaning, food preparation and making of pies in accordance to BGP standards. • Provide quality control • Mature, reliable, consistent, hard worker, team player • General Kitchen Duties • 7am start Mondays, 4am start 4 other weekdays. Please send cover letter and resume to info@ byrongourmetpies.com.au using “Position Vacant” in the subject line.

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SEWING, FASHION DESIGN LESSONS at La’ Studio. Ph/text 0405451184 MATHS TUITION All levels to HSC. Current teacher. Ph Andrew 0413294982

MUSICAL NOTES QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019

FUNERAL NOTICES

PETS

ANDREW PETER BALFOUR

(BLUEY)

21.6.67 - 13.5.17 Son, Brother, Friend. ‘In the end, it's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years’. One year has passed already. Missed every day. Share the memories of BLUE and never forget the good times. Love Dad, Mum, Carolyn and David.

A rare duo this week. Two six month old ragdoll cross kittens, MARTY and MICKY. Drop dead gorgeous with their striking grey and white coats. They have only recently arrived and are super anxious to display their very endearing personalities in forever homes of their own. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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

COMPANION ANIMALS WELFARE INC.

Meet Charlie, a desexed 2yr old male Border Collie x Red Cattle dog. He’s a good boy - knows commands - sit, stay and drop. Great with older kids, likes the car, ﬁne with cats and loves other dogs. Charlie is gentle and loyal and very loving. He would really suit a person wanting a best mate, maybe a builder, plumber or someone who could take him to work every day. A handsome boy - hard to believe he had come from the pound. Adoption fee applies, Phone Margaret at CAWI on 0458 461 935 for more details.

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LOST & FOUND LOST DOG Jack Russell, female, 2yo, in Byron St, Lennox Hd, Friday. Last seen behind IGA. Collar & tag. 0405594289

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EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0438573677

3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328

SEXIEST MASSAGE IN BYRON BAY Truly gorgeous goddess! 0490466413

4th SAT Evans Head 0439 489 631 4th SAT Wilsons Creek 6684 0299

FIT & SEXY attractive busty brunette, full body relief. Palm Beach. 0449882334

4th SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 4th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 4th SUN Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta

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Each TUE New Brighton Each TUE Organic Lismore Each WED 7-11am M’bah Each WED 3-6pm Nimbin Each THU 8-11am Byron Each FRI 7-11am Mullum Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki Each SAT 8.30-11am Lismore

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Yabba-dabbadoo! Meet the Flintstones! Wilma is a 1 year old mum to 5 kittens, Pebbles, Bam Bam, Betty, Fred & Barney. She’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? To meet Wilma & the Flintstone family, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 DALLEY STREET, MULLUM OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm THURS: 3–5pm SAT: 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070 Like us on Facebook!

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MALCOLM GARTH well-known and respected private music tutor who for many years taught Byron Bay's Primary & Secondary students passed to his rest after a short battle with Leukemia. Mal's funeral will celebrate his life and achievements at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 11am Friday, May 11.

IN MEMORIAM

ONLY ADULTS

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0413 804 024

TUITION

SPANISH PRIVATE CLASSES For beginners, advanced & children. Native speaker, HSC. Pia 0434485584

Gaia Retreat & Spa has an exciting career opportunity for experienced Remedial Massage & Beauty Therapists to join their team in our award-winning Spa Retreat, located in the Byron Bay Hinterland.

Goodbye to my beautiful LUCKY dog. She constantly brought out the best in me. A best friend. Zoe and I have indeed been lucky to have shared the past 16 years with her. xxxx K

The Channon 6688 6433 Lennox Head 0419 369 609 Alstonville 6628 1568 Tabulam Hall 0490 329 159 Coolangatta

SATURDAYS Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm 6685 6807

An exciting career opportunity has become available to join our dynamic kitchen team. 35 hours per week permanent part time.

All resumes to: leanne@gaiaretreat.com.au & kitchen@gaiaretreat.com.au

2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN

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

FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 0403224842 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au

SEEKING A circle of sisters and brothers to celebrate the Sabbats. Blessed Be. 0413352864

2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840 2nd SAT Woodburn 0439 489 631

ALL TYPES BUILDING WORK Blocklaying & bricklaying Lic 60801C Paul 0423852559

MEDICAL TYPIST 20yrs experience seeks casual work. Call 0405270574

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1st SUN Byron Bay 6685 6807 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333

LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Call Benny 0402199999

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PERSONAL

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Want more free time? Ironing service. Suffolk Park $30/hr. Angela 0414719680

GAIA RETREAT & SPA SOUS CHEF POSITION Desired qualities: • Fully qualified chef with minimum 3 years experience; • Passionate about creating high quality, modern, spa cuisine and an ability to deal with special dietary needs; • Assisting head chef with ordering and rostering; • Well presented; • Comfortable working alone, with a keen eye for detail; • Mix of days and nights: breakfast and lunch or dinner (no split shifts, each shift 8 hours).

RIP PETS

Sushi is a 2 year old desexed female kelpie x. She is a sweet natured, well behaved girl who gets on well with other dogs. She is active and needs a daily off leash run - on the beach or on a property. If you can give Sushi a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

Third quarter 8 May New moon 15 May First quarter 22 May Full moon 30 May Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 T 0612 1713 1817 2 W 0613 1712 1858 3 T 0614 1711 1942 4 F 0614 1711 2028 5 S 0615 1710 2116 6 S 0615 1709 2207 7 M 0616 1708 2258 8 T 0617 1708 2351 9 W 0617 1707 10 T 0618 1706 0045 11 F 0618 1706 0140 12 S 0619 1705 0236 13 S 0620 1704 0334 14 M 0620 1704 0435 15 T 0621 1703 0537 16 W 0621 1703 0642 17 T 0622 1702 0748 18 F 0623 1702 0853 19 S 0623 1701 0955 20 S 0624 1701 1052 21 M 0624 1700 1143 22 T 0625 1700 1229 23 W 0625 1659 1310 24 T 0626 1659 1348 25 F 0627 1658 1425 26 S 0627 1658 1501 27 S 0628 1658 1537 28 M 0628 1658 1615 29 T 0629 1657 1655 30 W 0629 1657 1737 31 T 0630 1657 1822

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MAY 2018

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

Astronomical data and tides Low tide, height (m) 0305 0.40; 1450 0.32 0348 0.44; 1521 0.37 0430 0.48; 1553 0.42 0515 0.53; 1626 0.49 0602 0.58; 1704 0.57 0656 0.61; 1752 0.64 0757 0.62; 1856 0.71 0859 0.61; 2015 0.74 0956 0.57; 2131 0.72 1044 0.51; 2236 0.66 1124 0.44; 2330 0.59 1201 0.37 0020 0.51; 1238 0.30 0107 0.43; 1315 0.25 0155 0.37; 1353 0.22 0245 0.34; 1433 0.21 0336 0.33; 1515 0.24 0431 0.35; 1601 0.31 0530 0.38; 1652 0.39 0633 0.42; 1751 0.48 0738 0.44; 1900 0.56 0842 0.45; 2019 0.60 0941 0.43; 2136 0.61 1033 0.40; 2246 0.58 1119 0.37; 2346 0.54 1200 0.34 0040 0.50; 1236 0.32 0127 0.47; 1311 0.32 0211 0.45; 1344 0.33 0253 0.45; 1415 0.35 0333 0.45; 1448 0.38

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.

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Community at work Regular As Clockwork DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.

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

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

Help with bills Program providing people on low income assistance with electricity and natural gas bills. Phone Kristin at Byron Community Centre 6685 6807.

Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality respite care to a broad range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com.au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.

Alateen Meeting Alateen Meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking problem? Alateen can help. For

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

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.

VIEW Club 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.

OS art competition 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.

U3A Ballina/Byron U3A Ballina/Byron. Come and enjoy a superb presentation by Gertie of the life and work of Alexander Borodin on 15 May at 10am in the meeting room of the RSL, Mullumbimby. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350

AGM Bangalow pool trust Bangalow Pool Trust Annual General Meeting at Heritage House, Deacon Street, Bangalow, at 5.30pm Monday 14 May.

Prostate Cancer Suppor

Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting is on Monday 21 May, 10am till 12 noon, at the Alstonville Bowling Club, Deegan Drive, Alstonville. Guest speaker David Hughes. We invite

8–16-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place. 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www.alanon.org.au

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

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

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.

Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am.

Seniors Activities

Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay meets at the NSW Cancer Council rooms, 8/130 Jonson St, Byron (upstairs 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.

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.

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 Fridays 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

Grief support

Bosom Buddies

The Good Grief Group meets every Monday 6–7.30pm upstairs at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. This is a safe place for people to share their grief and bereavement..

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

Cty Shopping Bus

Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Sts Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and Fridays 10–12 and market Saturdays 9–1. Discover your local history, join our team – 6684 4367. Bangalow Heritage House Museum & Cafe Open Monday–Friday 10am–3pm. Corner Ashton & Deacon Streets Bangalow. Available for event hire and welcomes all groups and visitors. Phone 6687 2183.

Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a men who have had prostate cancer or are newly diagnosed to join with this active prostate cancer support group at these meetings held on the third Monday of each month. Partners or carers welcome. Enquiries Gordon 6684 1137 or 0415 664 649.

Brunswick Bush School Brunswick Bush School’s term-time nature connection programs for kids are taking enrolments now. From 9am till 3pm we spend the day outdoors learning, connecting, sharing and creating. Black Cockatoos is for kids aged 6–12 on Thursdays, Wild Wallabies is for kids aged 3–6 on Fridays. Contact Rohan on 0407 898 374.

U3A Brunswick Valley U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum, 15 May 10am till 12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. We welcome Barrington Pheloung, composer of the theme music for TV shows such asDalziel and Pascoe, Lewis and Inspector Morse. Visitors and potential new members very welcome. Ring 6685 1732.

Help connecting to NBN The NBN is coming. If you have a fixedline telephone you will have to connect to the NBN, even if you do not have the internet connected. Join the Byron Shire Seniors Computer Club and we will help you get connected. Ring Don 6680 3662.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea The Brunswick Valley Cancer Action Group is hosting Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Friday 18 May, 9.30am at the Uniting Church Hall, Mullumbimby. Our theme is The Brunswick Valley in the 60s, featuring home movies of the 60s and photograph display thanks to the Mullumbimby Museum. Proceeds to Cancer Council NSW.

Ballina Photography Club The Ballina Photography Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of each month commencing at 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre on the corner of Moon Street and Bangalow Road. New members welcome. Enquiries Jean 0478 296 242.

Library fun Baby Bounce session Mullumbimby – Tuesday 11.30am, Brunswick Heads – Friday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Friday 10am. Storytime for toddlers and pre-school children Mullumbimby – Friday 10.30am, Blogg, writer and performer, student of the mysteries. Thursday 10 May, 1.30 till 3.30pm, at Marvell Hall, Marvell St East, (beyond sportsfield) Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

Family Drug Support 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

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

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

Rainbow Dragons Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@ gmail.com.

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Permaculture Byron Bay meets 1st Wednesday of every month at Marvell Hall 7.30pm. Ph 0427 862 902

Junior chess club

Over-60s Fun Fridays

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.

Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Mullumbimby Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–4.15pm, Saturday 9am–12.15pm. Volunteers needed, enq to shop 6684

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

Stress relief Free support service led by qualified practitioner. Join this small group to bring more flow and relaxation into your life. Monday 10.30am to 12.30pm in Mullumbimby. To register phone 0401 660 073.

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End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly at the Robina Community Centre.

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

Taize Prayer Taize Prayer Song: Sunday, May 13 at 5pm St Paul’s Spirituality Centre, 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay (200 metres off Jonson Street). Enquiries call Cathy: 0434 438 585.

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

MONTHLY GRANTS up to $500 These grants can be applied for by any Not-For-Proﬁt organisation or group which supports our local community within the Byron Shire (except Bangalow who have their own Lions Club) i.e. church groups, health groups, local charities, service groups, any humanitarian purposes. These grants will be offered every month. Contact the Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby PO Box 12 Mullumbimby Email: clairejharris999@gmail.com An application will be sent to you. Applications must be received by Thursday 31st MAY 2019.

Two Grants totalling $1000 awarded for April 2018 $500 to Shores United Soccer Club for training equipment $500 to Mullumbimby Netball Club for uniforms.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group. Thresholds and Gateways: Hekate, Queen of the Dark Night and Chiron, the Wounded Healer. Presented by Sarah

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Mantras Pralad and The Chants are inviting you to join them to chant mantras. Every third Sunday of the month 6.30–8pm at The Yellow Church, 9 Myocum St, Mullumbimby. Enq 07 5590 7746.

4718. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am–3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am–2pm. Companion Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) open Mon– Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm. Kenya op shop, closing sale, 1 River Terrace (behind post office), Mullumbimby – open Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4pm.

Attendees must be Exit Members. More information on www.exitinternational. net or phone Elaine 07 5580 8215 or 0421 796 713.

Unsuccessful applications do not carry forward, a new application is required.

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

Cryptic Clues

Quick Clues

1. Herb cuts accountants body off from big church (5) 4. Compound, a place for receiving payment for workplace injuries? (9) 9. Operate on acne areas? Actually it’s a very different type of surgery (9) 10. Such a knockout – but she’s a pervert! (5) 11. Swarzenegger, a Rugby man? (6) 12. Altering? Unlikely, they say it’s eternal (8) 14. Where we live – some in Panama, perhaps, and one working (10) 16. Decline kitchen aid (4) 19. Fat man, little chuck (4) 20. Obscure hotel spire – where father hides! (6,4) 22. Herb covers broken boat – deliberate breakage (8) 23. Count smell, touch and taste, we’re told (6) 26. Cook, like in garbage (5) 27. Shiner to sack African (9) 28. Rent sewer – inappropriate for Californian (9) 29. British navy surrounded by sea, all at sea, but it’s making money (5)

1. Herb (5) 4. Made of more than one element (9) 9. Obstetric operation (9) 10. Perverted, unwholesome (slang) (5) 11. American Benedict or Swarzenegger (6) 12. Three sided polygon (8) 14. Place of residence (10) 16. Kitchen appliance (4) 19. Lazy fat man (4) 20. Place of concealment for wary clerics (6,4) 22. Calculated damage to the enemy, considered illegal (8) 23. National tally (6) 26. Cook in an oven (5) 27. Shoeshine boy (9) 28. One from the occident (9) 29. Works for money (5)

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1. Pains usually caused by the spine (9) 2. Severe, unyielding (5) 3. Pamphlets, handouts (8) 4. Sticks used in billiards (4) 5. Human beings (3,2,5) 6. Irish warrior and poet (6) 7. Identity concealed, anonymous (9) DOWN 8. Run away to marry (5) 1. Support honoured Australian – he’s 13. Receptacle, usually for odds and … it could be lumbago! (9) sods (7,3) 2. Rear little bird (5) 15. Harasses, stands over (9) 3. Little pages, perhaps, for pamphlets (8) 17. Mementoes, souvenirs (9) 4. Lines, they say, and sticks (4) 18. Quivering (8) 5. John, choose gender group! (3,2,5) 21. Three dimensional image (6) 6. Big Welsh Jane, a legendary poet (6) 22. Aggressive type of mouse (5) 7. Elements of cognition are disguised (9) 24. A step (5) 8. Surrounded by ease, reportedly, cut 25. Shakespeare’s was Othello (4) and run (5) Last week’s solution N229 13. Big senator breaks up – where to M A S H E D R A K E H E L L keep the bits? (7,3) C A O A E U I 15. Bullies have the edge on wild beast S T E N D H A L E R M I N E I D P P D K (9) A V A L A N C H E S R U S H 17. Fortress with Japanese drinks – A E E M U souvenirs (9) S T U D V I R G I N M A R Y 18. Brewing malt beer – shaking (8) O E S L A D R Y M A R T I N I A N T E 21. Comment about you – spoken A S N N I image (6) B A L L A R M A G E D D O N 22. Mousey type? No, a termagant! (5) D A Y O O N 24. Agitate around a single step (5) M I N C E D U N D E R W A Y E H I N E R L 25. Backroom African (4) R U D I M E N T

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Locals enjoy success at 2018 Malibu Classic Crystal Cylinders

Byron Bay’s Jack Entwistle has won two divisions of the 2018 Byron Bay Malibu Classic held at Wategos Beach over the weekend. The 24-year-old won the Open Men’s 9’ and the Open Loggers in fine style and also placed third in the Open Old Mal division. ‘It’s always good to get a win under your belt,’ Entwistle said. While the weather wasn’t the best, the waves were great and the suitable surf conditions held out for the whole weekend to allow some excellent surfing performances. Entwistle was joined by many other Byron Bay surfers in the finals. More than 180 top surfers from up and down the east coast came to enjoy the excellent longboard waves on offer at Wategos. The event is unique within the world of longboard competitions as all the surfboards must feature a single fin rather than multiple fins. The style of surfing this produces is considered more

Jack Entwistle hanging ten at Wategos Beach on the weekend as part of the Malibu Classic. Photo Shutta Punk

traditional and the larger single-fin boards can enjoy a better nose-riding capability. Money raised at the Malibu Classic through the generosity of sponsors and competitors has enabled the Byron Bay Malibu Club to donate well in excess of a quarter of a million dollars to local community organisations over the years. For 24 years Max and Evonne Pendergast have run the annual Future Legends kids’ surf event in conjunction with the Malibu Classic. Over all those years the Pendergasts have been edu-

cating the kids on surf safety, and how to respectfully treat each other and the surf environment.

Lennox longboard The MP and Lennox Longboarders Club are holding the 21st Lennox Longboard Classic 2018 over August 4th and 5th at Main beach. The event includes nine age divisions from Junior/ Cadets to Over 60’s, Old Mal and a Ladies’ Open division. Contact: Grant Ryan 0418 739 604.

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Byron Beez U/16 boys win basketball championship Coach’s report

For the first time in Byron Bay Basketball’s history the U/16 boys are the Waratah Northern Junior League back-to-back champions. Playing in Tamworth over the weekend they won their first game against Coffs Harbour 84–88. The had a rematch with Coffs Harbour in the grandfinal and with coach Nash Campbell away, and standin coach Jason Smith at the helm, the boys came out firing. Controlling the pace of play on both ends of the court they grabbed the lead and never looked back. The third quarter saw Coffs battle back to within four points, but the boys made another strong push to regain a 10-point plus lead. The final score was 92–80 and the Beez’ Harry Blair was awarded MVP of the match.

U/14 boys The U/14 boys timed their peak for the 2018 Waratah NJL season at exactly the right time. First they beat a tough and scrappy Coffs Har-

Beez U/16 boys in Tamworth: NJL winners two years on the trot. Photo supplied

bour Suns 42–35. Later that evening taking on Bellinger Braves they scored a shock overtime upset 54–49. Led by a fired-up Jackson McCabe, who rebounded everything under the sun, and point guard Jonah Caoyonan, the U/14s refused to take a backward step and pulled off their first win against Bellinger for the season. Big mention goes to Jye Barlow, who came off the bench to make a massive impact, and Angus Wilkie, who had two huge three-pointers down the stretch. In the grandfinal versus Port Macquarie next the boys continued forward with their strong defensive play and uptempo offence against a much

taller Port Macquarie outfit. By halftime it was close, but in the third quarter the overall height and size of Port was a little too much to handle and they pulled away. U/14s were well-desreved runners-up.

U/18 boys Our U18 boys went into the grandfinal’s weekend fourth on the NJL ladder with the hope of knocking off Bellinger Valley Braves for a berth in the semifinal. But Bello’s offence was just too much to handle and, despite a comeback in the fourth, they couldn’t get on top. The team capped of a good season by contesting to the very end.

Shores all-girl U/10 squad has first run

Shoosh for Kids Week $3,000 in prizes at encourages good fans 2018 Mullum Open

Meila Warlow (Red) enjoys the action for Shores United on the weekend. Photo Michelle Begg

Winter sports participating in Shoosh for Kids Week include AFL, basketball, football, hockey, netball, softball, tennis rugby league and union. Photo supplied

The U/10 Dolphins are one of two new all-girl teams at the Shores United Soccer Club and they had their first game on the weekend. The Dolphins took on the U/11 Kyogle Cowgirls and both teams played very well and had lots of fun, coach Teja Clare said. ‘We were proud of how our girls worked together, under the pressure of playing with no subs. A demanding but exciting first game,’ she said. ‘Thank you to the lovely Kyogle Cowgirl who donned a bib and subbed for us to

give a couple of our girls a quick rest. Great sporting generosity from her’, she said. The club is very happy to be supporting girls in the sport to have an option to play in an all-girl team. ‘We look forward to offering additional all girls teams across more age grades next season,’ Teja said. Earlier this year Teja was named as the 2018 Female Football Week Coach of the Year Award. Shores United are looking for more junior female players. Contact: Juniorscoaches@shoresunited.com.au.

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Shoosh for Kids awareness week fosters positive spectator behaviour and runs over May 14–20. The state government’s Office of Sport wants clubs and organisations to sign-up as supporters. ‘We want junior games to be positive, happy places for kids to enjoy themselves while making new friends and being active,’ Office of Sport chief executive Matt Miller said. ‘Promoting Shoosh for Kids week at local clubs and associations across NSW

means there is a consistent message for grassroots sport. ‘We want to ensure that all players, officials and spectators have a positive experience, and we want everyone, especially children, to continue their involvement in sport because it’s a fun and encouraging environment. ‘Most people do the right thing. However, we want to remind spectators that there is no place for negative comments in local sport,’ he said. The government will continue to release videos supporting the campaign.

The Mullumbimby Open prize table. Photo supplied

More than 150 players are ready to tee off and compete for $3,000 worth of prizes in the Mullumbimby Open this Saturday May, 12. The event has been rescheduled from March owing to rainy conditions at the time, and the organisers are crossing their fingers that the weather will hold. The event was re-instated last year according to one of the sponsors Gary Brazenor from Bangalow Real Estate and Hinterland Properties. ‘The Brunswick Valley Open ran from 1980 till 1991 and last year we re-established the event to a very

enthusiastic response despite some very difficult weather conditions. ‘I’m delighted to be a sponsor once again as it promises to be a great day with lots of prizes up for grabs, including golf bags and other golf paraphernalia,’ he said. The stroke play event is open to all men, women, members and non-members with a handicap. With an anticipated hot field it will be a great day for golf enthusiasts to come along and watch. There will be food on sale prepared by the club and the bar is open to the public.

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Brunswick Heads Women Mullumbimby Giants Byron Bay sink notch up another win Bangalow to claim bowlers claim District open fours pennant playing Casino local rugby derby The Mullumbimby Giants stuck to their winning formula last Sunday downing Casino 20–14, setting up a top-of-the table clash against Tweed Coast this Sunday. ‘It is always a tough journey out to Casino. They are always competitive at home and on Sunday it was no different ‘We started well and we maintained the intensity throughout the game. We looked the better side all game and the score line reflected that. ‘I’m very proud of the effort the team put in. ‘The Giants are undefeated this season and have been able to execute a winning formula. ‘We complete our sets and hold on to the ball, so we can use our attacking options out wide. ‘We were able to make more of the possession we had than Casino could. ‘The team knows we have a lot of points in us. Getting the simple things right has given the team a lot of confidence,’ said coach Dallas Waters. The win sets up a top-of-

the-table clash against the Tweed Coast next Sunday at Mullumbimby’s Les Donnelly Field. Both teams have five wins from five games, along with Cudgen. ‘Tweed is a yardstick we can measure ourselves against; there is no bigger challenge,’ he said. ‘There is real anticipation within the club for the game.’ All the action starts from 12pm Sunday May 12, at Mullumbimby’s home ground.

Red devils The Byron Red Devils fell a try short of collecting their first win of the season and pulling off a remarkable upset when they hosted Cudgen last Sunday. Cudgen sat at the top of the table when they ran out against Byron last Sunday, who are yet to win in 2018. Byron ended up one try short, losing 28–24. Next Sunday Byron heads out to New Park to take on the Kyogle Turkeys. They have two wins for the season and lost to Murwillumbah last week.

Skaters get ready to fly at Brunswick

Bailey Ryan getting air at Battle @ Bruns 2017. Photo Graeme McDonald

The Battle @ Bruns Skate Competition is all set to go ahead on Sunday May 20. ‘There will be plenty of great prizes to be won including cash. There will also be a free barbecue as well as plenty of thrills and excitement as the young and old show us their best shredding,’ organiser Berri Drum said. ‘I can’t wait to see what the skaters have to show us this year. The talent never fails to blow me away,’ she said.

The Battle @ Bruns is a family-friendly, drug-and -alcohol-free event. It’s provided by the Byron Youth Service in collaboration with Byron Skateboard School, Byron Shire Council and National Youth Week. The event was originally planned for last Sunday but had to be rescheduled. Sunday May 20 at the Brunswick Heads Skate Park. Registrations from 10am; competition starts at 12noon.

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Lennox Head (Green) are looking to beat Byron and go to the top of the table this weekend. Photo supplied

Byron Bay Rugby union have gone to the top of the competition ladder after beating rivals Bangalow 20–17. The top-of-the-table clash was hard fought and if it weren’t for heroic defence from the Byron side in the last 15 minutes of the game, the result could have easily been reversed, Byron coach Jeff Watt said. ‘Our defence in the last stages was strong. The guys were really committed, desperate. I think Bangalow had plenty of opportunities to score,’ he said. The game was locked at 10–10 at halftime. Bangalow scored three tires to Byron’s two, but Byron was able to take its kicking opportunities through the boot of Joel Stocks, who converted both tries and kicked two penalties. ‘We regrouped in the second half and played very well, taking the points when they were on offer. That sort of decision making won us the game. Joel kicked very well,’ he said. The win puts Byron Bay on top of the ladder, just one point clear of Bangalow. Len-

nox Head and WollongbarAlstonville are next in line but each have a game in hand. Dru Baggaley and Michael Armstrong were the try scorers for Byron, while Chris Bleakley, Ryan Duffy and Harley Williams picked up five-pointers for Bangalow with Tom Slater converting one. The Byron side will be looking to eradicate a tendency to give away too many penalties in the first half when they head down to Lennox Head this weekend, for what promises to be another quality game. ‘We’ll be working on our discipline and slide defence during the week. Lennox have some speedy backs who are young and fast,’ he said Injuries are starting to cause some chopping and changing to the Byron side. ‘We are doing enough to stay out of trouble,’ Jeff said. Lennox had the bye last week so should be well rested for the game. All the action from 12pm Saturday May 12 at Williams Reserve, Lennox Head. Bangalow play at home and take on Casuarina Beach.

Never too young to learn: Bowler Rosa Kinnear is showing Lani Kennedy (Mullumbimby) and Dianne Burke (Brunswick Heads) how a bowl works. Photo supplied

Brunswick Heads Women‘s Bowling Club has won the Tweed Byron District Open Fours Championship playing at home last week. The winning team included Sherril Pearce (lead), Kerry Dexter (second), Jenny Lofts (third) and Blossom McCormick (skip). ‘We defeated Byron Bay in the first round, then into the semifinal defeating another Byron Bay team, then into the final defeating Condong, which was a very exciting close game,’ publicity officer Kerry said. ‘This is the second year running that we have won the Open Fours. We are now off

to compete in the zone carnival in a couple of months’ time at Cabarita,’ she said.

Membership drive The club is also keen to attract new bowlers to the club after losing members to moving away and ill health. The club has reduced its membership fees from $75 to $20 for full membership. ‘People of all ages play. Our Commonwealth Games women gold medallists are aged 27 and 30,’ Kerry said. The women meet on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am. Call: Kerry 0497 076 522, Sherril 6685 1001 or Joy 6684 1478.

Rugby juniors play in country championships

Winners are grinners at Teven The Far North Coast U/18 rugby team ready to contest the championships. Photo supplied

May Monthly Medal winner at Teven Men’s Golf Geoff Colnan with runner-up Bill Wayte. Photo supplied

The Far North Coast have come fourth in the U/18 Country Championships. The U/18 FNC went down 28–4 in the play-off for third to the Central Coast. According to Far North Coast Rugby they were in the lead most of the match before finishing with 14 players owing to a host of injuries.

In the earlier rounds the side lost again to the Central Coast and also lost their semifinal against the Hunter Valley side. The team had a 19–17 win over the Mid North Coast. The 65th NSW Country Rugby Union Championships were held in Warren, NSW.

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The Mothers Day native tree planting is this weekend, not last, as reported last week. The address 113 Left Bank Rd, Mullum, and the event runs from 9am till noon. Bring the kids – there will be music and a barbecue too. Q Q Q Q

While the 5,000 people who signed a petition (mostly) against the mega West Byron development wait patiently for their voice to be considered by the Joint Regional Planning Panel, NSW Labor has again re-affirmed its opposition. In case you are wondering, local Nationals MLC Ben Franklin has expressed major concerns, making this proposal so toxic no political actor wants to touch it. Q Q Q Q

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A video clip for the Stop Adani song needs large numbers of volunteers! Organisers say the song should be ready for promotion around Australia this month. It starts at 9.30am on Sunday May 13 at the Chocolate Lounge, 53 Stuart Street, Mullum, just opposite the medical centre. Come dressed in red and white if you can, and especially wear anything with STOP ADANI.

Comedy duo Ellen Briggs and Mandy Nolan enjoy a nice long sleep in after their twoweek long national tour for their new book Women Like Us. It launched to a full house in Melbourne and Sydney. Locally, they will be at Bangalow’s Heritage House on Saturday May 12 from 3pm and also at a Mothers Day lunch at the Beach Cafe in Byron. Call 6685 8445 for tickets or visit www.womenlikeus.com.au. Photo Jeff Dawson

ity is an ongoing propaganda exercise of mammoth proportions. Put simply, when the middle and lower classes have more cash, they spend it, which increases circulation. The uber-wealthy, to quote Wall Street’s Gordon Gekko, don’t create, ‘they own.’ As Mungo explains on page 10, even the big business council can’t point to a country where massive tax breaks for the wealthy have created more jobs or balanced the books.

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With the upcoming federal coalition budget about to drop, The ABC obtained documents that alledge more scientists and endangered species are on the chopping block. The ABC reports the federal department of environment may lose ‘up to a third of its staff who work to stop Australia’s world-leading and accelerating extinction rate.’

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South Ocean Shores residents will be relieved to hear a massive DA for 13 dwellings over a combined lot of three properties in the lush valley between Warrambool Rd and Bian Crt has been been withdrawn. Residents say the Sydney-based developer couldn’t even explain how 22 bins would fit along the quiet residential lot on Bian Crt. Yet the fight isn’t over – the developer says he plans to resubmit something close to the original plan. Traffic, stormwater, ecological destruction, loss of

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munity expectations? The last Council majority made a lot of poor decisions and loosening the planning laws was just one of them.

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