The Byron Shire Echo – Issue 32.51 – May 30, 2018

THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 32 #51

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

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The great 2018 river paddle

Despite a few spots of rain, the 2018 Mullum2Bruns paddle attracted a decent crowd, both in the river and on the bank, with some 1,206 paddlers participating. Among the kayak winners, Dane Sloss was the first male to come in at 46 minutes while female winner Erin Blanch followed not far behind at 51 minutes. The slightly slower standup paddlers came in next, with Kate Baker the first female (1hr 5min) and Jackson Cosgrove (1hr 53sec). Co-organiser Jo-Ann Spiteri said the event ran almost without a hitch, with ‘just a few minor injuries’. For more pics see page 6 or visit the gallery at www.echo.net.au. Photo Jeff ‘Paddles’ Dawson

Bruns community ‘store’ evicted by govcorp Paul Bibby

A local service that gave away clothes, books and other items to the community has been evicted from its Brunswick Heads home by the contentious state governmentowned corporation pushing for camping next to degraded and protected cypress pines at the Terrace Reserve holiday park. Dennis Stevenson had operated the informal giveaway stall known as the ‘Bruns Store’ out of an old shed in Banner Park next to the Brunswick River since the beginning of the year. Having begun with a few boxes

of books and kids’ clothes, the stall grew into a community hub where people would pop in to pick up everything from kids’ toys to televisions or borrow a surf ski for a quick splash in the river. ‘There were a lot of great stories of people getting something they really needed like a pram or a free jacket, and a lot of people who just popped in to browse and then stayed for a chat,’ Mr Stevenson said. But on May 9, Mr Stevenson was told by the regional manager of Reflections Holiday Parks (RHP) – the state government-owned land trust responsible for much of the Brunswick Heads foreshore – that he had

to be out within two days. RHP was formerly known as North Coast Holiday Parks and was recently rebranded.

Complaints Manager Jennifer Scott allegedly told Mr Stevenson there had been a number of complaints about the stall taking up too many tables that would otherwise have been used by local picnickers. She also told Mr Stevenson that he could not operate in the shed without being given permission following a formal application. Five days later, with Mr Stevenson questioning RHP’s authority to

move him on, staff from RHP came to the shed and removed all of the items stored there, effectively evicting the service. ‘On Monday morning I had it all looking perfect, then I got a text saying: “I have been instructed to move your belongings to storage… Please email or ring Reflections Holiday Parks, attention Jennifer Scott, to arrange pick-up.” ‘Along with the text they’d sent me a picture of the empty shed. ‘I know he was just doing what he was told. Basically, without any due process, someone had ordered him to remove everything from the shed.’ Mr Stevenson said that, far from

receiving complaints from locals about using tables, most had complimented him on what he was doing. This included the work he and other volunteers did each week to keep the shed and the surrounding park clean.

Hilarious ‘It was pretty hilarious that someone claimed to have authority over the shed considering that when we first got there you could tell it hadn’t been cleaned for years,’ Mr Stevenson said. ‘When I started, there was a pile of mud in the corner and the tables continued on page 2

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Local custodian and Arakwal woman Delta Kay has been recognised internationally for her stand on the cultural appropriation issue affecting native cultures locally and globally. A descendant of the Arakwal Bumberbin clan of the Bundjalung Nation, Kay released a statement at the recent Byron Spirit Fest and Renew Fest ‘warning on the misuse

of traditional ways of local native culture and that of native cultures abroad.’ Kay said, ‘Culture Aware is aligned with Chief Arvol Looking Horse, the 19th Generation Keeper of the White Buffalo Calf Ceremonial Pipe Bundle and the spiritual leader of The Great Sioux Nation [in the US].’ Culture Aware (cultureaware.org) is a local organi-

sation dedicated to raising awareness around appropriation of indigenous ceremonies and customs. Delta Kay has been formally invited by Chief Arvol Looking Horse as an honoured delegate to this year’s international World Peace and Prayer Day gathering in the United States. Delta says she will speak on behalf of Culture Aware and launch the program for venues

and events with native elders and spiritual leaders in the US and from around the world. Kay said, ‘This is an important step forward in educating non-native people around the world on the need to support native cultures and refrain from the theft of their traditional ways for personal gain.’ Delta Kay has been integral to the launch of protocols to protect and celebrate native cultures within local venues and events. It is through the Culture Aware organisation, founded in Byron Shire, that Delta is bringing awareness to the need to respect and support native traditions. With both the Byron Community Centre and Renew Fest now working with Culture Aware both Delta Kay and Uncle Magpie, a Minyunbal Yugambeh songman, have their sights on other festivals and venues in the Shire and beyond to adopt the Culture Aware protocols. Delta added said, ‘We stand with the global community as we bring a halt to cultural appropriation and engage in the decolonising of our community in regard to native traditions.’

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Mullum Music Festival drops first artist announcement Celebrating its eleventh year, the Mullum Music Festival (November 15 till 18) has released its first artist announcement. One headliner is Nigerian Tuareg guitarist and songwriter Bombino with his band. Joining Bombino are Afro-Caribbean dub maestro Mad Professor, Jamaican jazz-on-dub soulstress Jah9, Australian folk/electronica singer/songwriter Gordi, Japan’s ministers of superheavy funk Osaka Monaurail, Irish

electro-folk duo Saint Sister, uplifting gospel-blues ‘Sacred Steel’ outfit the Turner Brown Band, New Guineaborn hip-hop neo-soul artist Kaiit along with Mullum favourites, the indomitable roots duo Hat Fitz and Cara along with beloved troubadour Jordie Lane. Earlybird tickets now on sale at www.mullummusicfestival.com. For more about the first artists see The Echo’s entertainment pages.

Mental health care gets new plan A localised culturally appropriate seclusion and restraint prevention action plan to improve mental health care is being formulated following a NSW government review. Northern NSW Local Health District chief executive Wayne Jones encouraged the public to be part of the process and said there were 27 recommendations of the Review of Seclusion, Restraint and Observation, released last December. ‘Our health service is committed to preventing the se-

clusion and restraint of local patients within our area,’ Mr Jones said. ‘To achieve this, we are partnering with our local community, from consumers, carers, families, and staff to build and deliver an action plan that will deliver a safe and quality service.’ To be involved in the design of your local seclusion and restraint prevention plan, visit the Northern NSW Local Health District website www.nnswlhd.health.nsw. gov.au/about/mental-healthservices-2.

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continued from page 1 were filthy. We cleaned the whole thing top to bottom.’ As news of the eviction spread, dozens of Brunswick Heads locals including Jennifer Davies expressed their dismay, both in person and via social media. ‘I think that with rising rents and the cost of living we should have more stalls like this, not fewer,’ Ms Davies said. ‘Okay, perhaps he went a little bit larger than life with the stall; however, he always kept it really clean and tidy,’ Ms Davies said. ‘I really think that an agreement could have been negotiated so that the stall could stay with it perhaps taking up a bit less space.’

RHP replies However, a spokesperson for RHP said that Mr Stevenson was asked to fill out an application that could have allowed him to continue operating but he declined to do so. ‘These reserves are for the benefit of everyone and Mr Stevenson was encouraged to take a few moments to complete an online form,’ the spokesperson said in a statement to The Echo. ‘There is no cost associ-

Dennis Stevenson had operated an informal give-away stall known as the ‘Bruns Store’ for around five months. Photo Jeff Dawson

ated with this, but it is a mandatory requirement for members of the public seeking to conduct an event on one of the Crown Land public reserves managed by Reflections [RHP]. ‘Unfortunately, Mr Stevenson declined to apply for this approval and did not have permission to run his stall in Banner Park. ‘If Mr Stevenson makes an application to gain a licence of authority, stating dates he would like to operate the stall within Banner Park, this will be reviewed. ‘Activities or stalls, using the Housie Shed space for example, need to be reasonably balanced with public access

[to] and use of that area and the Reserve.’ Mr Stevenson said he was in the process of writing a formal letter to Ms Scott asking her to prove that any complaints had been made, and to demonstrate that RHP had authority over activities on the site, when she ordered the store to be cleared. ‘Jennifer Scott said that IF the store were granted permission, it would be for a maximum of two days a week at best,’ Mr Stevenson said. ‘I invest my time in helping people, not in making applications, registering, paying fees… I am a supporter of freedom and community, not undue and ineffective control.’

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Big thinkers assembled for Aug One of the Shire’s most treasured festivals, the Byron Writers Festival, has named those who will engage with ideas, storytelling and conversations from August 3 till 5 at the Elements of Byron resort. Festival director Edwina Johnson said, ‘I am thrilled to introduce such diverse, talented writers and influential thinkers, and know they will spark fascinating and inspiring conversations. There will truly be something for everyone this year.’ Acclaimed writers Robert Drewe, Tom Keneally, Michelle de Kretser and crime sensation Jane Harper will appear, as well as Saudi activist Manal al-Sharif, who challenged a kingdom of men by Daring to Drive. North Korean defector and New York Times bestseller Hyeonseo Lee will discuss her book The Girl with Seven Names. Norwegian investigative journalists Eskil Engdal and Kjetil Saeter will talk about their book Catching Thunder, which tells the true story of the world’s longest sea chase. The festival will also present the extraordinary tale of Miriam Lancewood and her book,

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Woman in the Wilderness, while Gregory Smith (Out of the Forest) will share his experiences living for many years in the wilds of New Zealand and the forest of northern NSW. Political junkies will get their fix with deputy leader of the opposition Tanya Plibersek and Anne Aly, Australia’s first female federal parliamentarian of Muslim faith who recently released her memoir Finding My Place: From Cairo to Canberra. Adding to the bill are

Greenpeace Australia Pacific CEO and The Coal Truth author David Ritter, acclaimed Australian visual artist Tracey Moffatt, musician, raconteur, You Am I frontman and Detours memoirist Tim Rogers, UK poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay and hilarious Thai-riffic! and children’s author Oliver Phommavanh. Additionally, wellbeing activist, writer, minimalist and I Quit Sugar entrepreneur Sarah Wilson will speak, whose recent book First, We Make

the Beast Beautiful rethinks our approach to anxiety.

Earlybird Earlybird tickets for Byron Writers Festival go on sale on May 30 until sold out. General release tickets, including three-day passes, one-day passes and separately ticketed feature events and workshops will go on sale when the full program is announced on June 13. Tickets available at www. byronwritersfestival.com.

Another accident on a dangerous Byron road transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition. According to a Possum Shoot Road resident, another woman came off that road in her small car on her way to work last Friday morning as a passing truck caused her to

move too close to the edge. The resident, who asked not to be named, said that there was long grass and no railing at the point where ‘her car went over the bank, damaging the dairy farmer’s brand new fence’. ‘She was taken away by an

ambulance. She did not hit the truck but she literally had nowhere to go except over the bank.’ They added, ‘there is a 4.5 tonne limit, which means some trucks are allowed on the road. That leaves little room for passing’.

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Local News Yoga, surf and beach clean, June 8 Yoga, surfing and a beach cleanup are planned for June 8, which is World Oceans Day. Organisers from Positive Change for Marine Life say that the day will start at The Pass with sunrise yoga and a surf. Everyone is encouraged to ‘wear your brightest clothes to raise awareness for mental health and join us for

a beach clean to give back to the mother ocean.’ Later that night, an event will be held at the Heart Space Warehouse, located at 3/46 Acacia Street, Byron Bay. Musicians featured are Manoa and Boatkeeper and artists Kat Deschan and Ania Caffarena. Latin American food will also be on offer.

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Council’s draft budget up for perusal Council’s draft four-year delivery program, one-year operational plan, 2018/19 budget and fees and charges are now on public exhibition, and include a focus on infrastructure and emissions reductions. The $130 million budget comes with a ‘renewed focus on roads maintenance, sustainability, precinct plans and working better with the community,’ says the council press release. $50.9m has been pegged for capital works. But the budget also comes with slight increases in some charges, as well as a hike in rates, which were approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). Mayor Simon Richardson said, ‘Over the past eight months we’ve undertaken

significant consultation to better understand your priorities – we’ve listened and built a plan that hopefully delivers on these.’

Capital works Key capital works highlights include $18.4 million for road reconstruction, $6.97 million for water and sewer, $4.25 million for open spaces and recreation, $5.57 million for bridge replacement, $2.27 million for asset renewal/ maintenance, $2.1 million for the Railway Park upgrade and $1.75 million for pipeline renewal in Mullumbimby. Cr Richardson said, ‘Loud and clear, we hear that improving our roads and infrastructure is important and based on the Community Solutions

Panel recommendations you’ll see a renewed focus on roads maintenance with risk and safety the number one priority. For the first time, we are investing $200,000 in a gravel re-sheet program and $200,000 in a heavy patching program, which is centred around a proactive approach to road maintenance, rather than reactive. ‘We’re progressing our $5.5 million bridge replacement program (Booyong, Parkers, Blindmouth, Scarabelottis, O’Mearas and James) to ensure connections are safe for all types of vehicles. ‘We’ll be looking at remediating the South Byron Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) site and how we can make best use of this into the future. ‘Railway Park Byron Bay will get a $2.1 million upgrade activating the space that has long been needing attention. ‘Two years ago the NSW government granted Council permission for a four-year variation to rates to allow us to focus on roads and this year it will give us an extra $2.49 million for capital and maintenance works,’ he said. ‘In the sustainability space, we will be expanding solar farms at Bangalow; Byron and Brunswick Valley Sewage Treatment plants and delivering an emissions reduction strategy. ‘We’re developing a shirewide integrated pestmanagement strategy and implementing our koalamanagement plan. ‘To reduce our reliance on cars, we will be updating our bike plan and pedestrian and access mobility plan looking at how we move around the Shire. ‘As well as progressing our place plans for Byron Bay, Bangalow and Mullumbimby we are developing a precinct

plan for the Byron Arts and Industry Estate, which is growing day by day. ‘We are keen to continue our effective partnerships with community and stakeholders and will be looking to develop a “Byron Model” for deliberative democracy so our community is front and centre of every decision. ‘Given how fast technology is advancing our teams will be working to see how we can conduct more business online and also ensure we are protected from emerging risks in this space. ‘We will be implementing a public art strategy and rolling out a wellbeing framework.’ As for draft fees and charges, the mayor said, ‘While noone likes to be charged for services, it is an important way for Council to fund its programs. ‘Nearly half of our fees have remained the same and of those that increased, a third of those were by less than two per cent.’ Mayor Richardson says the money to fund the budget comes from a range of sources including: ‘User charges and fees (21.84 per cent), grants and contributions for capital purposes (22.29 per cent), rates (21.84 per cent, annual charges (18.26 per cent), grants and contributions for operating purposes (5.61 per cent), interest and investment revenue (1.87 per cent) and other revenue (1.84 per cent).’

Public budget estimates, June 6 A public access (Budget Estimates) meeting is planned for June 6 from 9.30am till 5pm in Council Chambers. Register your question/s at yoursaybyronshire.com.au or by emailing council@byron. nsw.gov.au. Feedback on the Draft Budget ends June 15.

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Spotting the early signs of dementia Story & photo Aslan Shand

We often think of dementia as a loss of memory that happens to old people. But in fact it is more than that – and there are many people who are affected by early onset dementia as early as their 40s. ‘The northern rivers has a large population of people living with cognitive impairments and dementia,’ said Karen Harborow, the Dementia-Friendly Communities activity co-ordinator at the Byron Shire Respite Service in Brunswick Heads. ‘A diagnosis of dementia, especially at an earlier age – can be devastating and really isolating, but the right support in the early stages can make the world a brighter place for people and their loved ones affected by dementia in our region.’ What is dementia? According to Dementia Australia, it is not one specific disease. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is affected enough to interfere with the person’s normal social or working life. The most common causes

Jenni with Karen Harborow in front of a collaborative piece painted by five to six artists from the day centre in Brunswick Heads, all of whom are living with dementia.

include Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. While people with dementia remain living in the community, in their own homes or with family and friends, there are numerous services offering support, such as respite for carers, home care, social support, day-centre programs, counselling for both carers and people with dementia, and advice from dementia specialists. Local resident Jenni, who has early onset dementia, says that, ‘When I first knew things weren’t right in my head and I was having a

tough time, I got a bit of help to lean on, and I was introduced to available support.’ Jenni continues to live in her own home with her children and grandchildren but says she ‘didn’t know what to expect when I stopped working. It has been really good for me to hang out with other people, and useful for me to hear their stories.’ Karen and Byron Shire Respite Service are currently working with Dementia Australia to help raise dementia awareness in the northern rivers. ‘It is concerning that some people with dementia and their carers living in our com-

munity are not accessing support for fear of judgmental attitudes and stigma associated around a diagnosis or suspected dementia. ‘We are currently working with local communities, businesses and individuals to become Dementia Friends and promote inclusiveness to improve the lives of people living with neurodegenerative conditions,’ said Karen. ‘Dementia-friendly communities can help reduce the stigma of dementia, as well as encourage people from diverse cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse and people living with neurological diseases, to seek support and remain socially engaged, to live life to its fullest. ‘Raising awareness and keeping physically and mentally active also helps to promote healthier living and reduce risk factors for dementia.’ To find out how to make your business and community dementia friendly go online or email Karen at dementiafriendly@byronrespite.com.au.

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Greens member for Ballina Tamara Smith has announced that she had won an assurance from the NSW government that the Mullumbimby community will be consulted on any proposed sale of public land along the rail corridor that runs through the town. ‘I made representations to the minister for Transport and Infrastructure on behalf of the community and the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce about proposed sell-offs of public land in Mullumbimby and Byron Shire,’ said Ms Smith. ‘The community should come first and have a voice when deciding the future of publicly owned lands. Land at Mullumbimby has been identified as surplus to transport business requirements. ‘I will be holding the minister to his commitment to consult with Byron Shire Council on any future plans to sell public land in Byron Shire.

‘I have been informed that surplus land for disposal will be submitted to Property NSW for approval, and that as part of this process, Property NSW will liaise with Byron Shire Council under its community-use policy. ‘I thank the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce for their efforts to bring attention to the future of this land and I welcome the NSW government’s commitment to community use,’ said Ms Smith. Local Nationals MLC Ben Franklin was contacted for comment but The Echo has received no reply. Questions asked were: ‘Shouldn’t politicians make these types of decisions instead of unelected bureaucrats? Are you concerned this trend would lead to no train ever being able to return to the railway line? Will you be opposing this sale or are you happy to see this large block of public land liquidated?’

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Thank you to everyone who made the 2018 Mullum2Bruns Paddle such a great event. Over 1,200 participants took to the Brunswick River in vessels of all descriptions. We had a cold start but it turned into a beautiful day. This community fundraiser depends on the generous support of sponsors. Over 60 local businesses came to the party to donate cash and prizes. Their generosity and willingness to be part of the Paddle is much appreciated.

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The North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) said it was ‘shocked’ that state agencies, including representatives of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), had cancelled a prearranged inspection of state forests along the Richmond Range, west of Kyogle. NEFA spokesperson Dailan Pugh said the field trip would have shown bureaucrats ‘the dire consequences that their new logging rules will have for logging dieback, koalas, logging intensity and oldgrowth forests’. But last Wednesday Pugh said the EPA rang him to say that a party of bureaucrats responsible for writing new logging rules had cancelled the site inspection, scheduled for May 28. Mr Pugh said NEFA had previously decided to boycott an invitation to attend a consultation meeting in Lismore on Monday over the new logging rules with the EPA, the Premier’s Department, Natural Resources Commission, Forestry Corporation, Department of Primary Industries and a Commonwealth representative. ‘Environment groups have had all their representations ignored for the past four years and [we] decided to boycott the government’s

sham consultation process so as not to give it false legitimacy,’ he said. As an alternative to the Lismore meeting, Pugh suggested that NEFA could take the bureaucrats on a forest inspection ‘so that they could see for themselves how devastating the current logging is and how much worse their new rules will be in reality.’ ‘I considered it particularly important that the representatives from the Premier’s Department, Natural Resources Commission and Commonwealth see what is going on in the real world. ‘We were to go to Richmond Range State Forest to see how it is being ravished by dieback after logging; Royal Camp State Forest to see how the new rules would devastate the most important koala colony left on public land in the Richmond catchment; and [also] to Banyabba State Forest, so that they could appreciate the beauty and importance of oldgrowth forests that they are about to assign to the chopping block. ‘After being provided with my briefing, on Friday morning the EPA rang me to tell me that it had been decided to cancel the site inspection because some members of their group “didn’t think it complied with their intended consultation”.’

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Local News Surprise! There’s a new political donations law Hans Lovejoy

A new political donations law has passed both houses of NSW parliament, with the upper house sealing the deal late in the evening on Thursday. While hailed as the strictest laws in the country, the new rules, say the Greens, will see ‘third party’ spending caps reduced to $500,000 for groups like unions, GetUp, Sea Shepherd and World Wildlife Fund. It was previously $1.2m. By comparison, political parties are allowed to spend over $22m on elections, say the Greens, and the new law includes a provision for ‘admin spending’, which adds even more loot to political war chests. Additionally, the new laws apply to NSW councils, where some will be able to spend more per voter than others. Yet the Electoral Funding Bill 2018 ‘includes some positive measures’, including ‘the definition of prohibited donors, increased transparency and some spending caps in local government elections’. As for real-time donation disclosure, Greens MP Jamie Parker told The Echo his party moved an amendment so that donations would be made public within 14 days of being received, but that was rejected by the coalition. Parker told The Echo, ‘We tried to ban donations from coal corporations but that too was rejected.’ He added, ‘There is a massive loophole for candidates to spend up to $60,000 outside of the donation cap on their own campaign. This means political parties be encouraged to endorse wealthy candidates who can afford to spend tens of

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thousands on their own campaign and will provide a backdoor way of avoiding donation caps for the upper house.’ Fellow Greens MP David Shoebridge said, ‘Under these changes, a party contesting a council election with 2,000 voters across four wards can spend $120,000 but if they are in a council with 200,000 votes and no wards they are limited to $30,000.’ ‘A party running in the City of Sydney will only be able to spend 21 cents per voter, compared to $3.70 per voter in Woollahra, $50 per voter in Walcha and a whopping $100 per vote in the Central Darling.’ The Echo asked Nationals MLC Ben Franklin if a week was long enough for the opposition to digest and respond to a 150 page bill. Franklin replied, ‘This Bill has undergone a long and rigorous process of consultation over the past couple of years.’ ‘It started with the government establishing an independent panel to consider all issues surrounding electoral funding. (This was chaired by Kerry Schott, with Andrew Tink and John Watkins as the other members.) ‘Submissions both verbal and written were made by

parties and individuals. It was very thorough and ran for a number of months. ‘The government accepted 49 of the 50 recommendations in principle, but asked the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters to consider this report. ‘Again, submissions were received and considered and a report was tabled. The report’s recommendations were almost entirely unanimous (with the exception of the third party cap issue). ‘The Bill was a result of all of these inquiries and discussions and was presented in the usual timeframe. ‘So, if anything, this Bill was unusual because of the long period of consultation and engagement on it. (I myself had substantial discussions with anyone who raised any concerns with me – including the Opposition with whom I met with repeatedly on the issue).’

Uncapped federal donations Despite the new laws for NSW, federal political parties enjoy uncapped donations. Franklin did not answer the question, ‘Do you believe there needs major reform at the fed-

eral level as what we have seen as the state level?’ But Franklin did say that donations that flow from federal to the state level via respective parties are capped at $6,100 (Clause 5 section 4 of the Bill). ‘I’m proud that the NSW government has the strictest electoral funding and donation laws in the country. One of the reasons they were enacted was to ensure that any concerns about possible “favourable returns” were ameliorated. ‘The amount of money an individual or organisation can give to a political party over the course of a year is capped a $6,100 – a very low amount compared to other jurisdictions.’

Expectations The Echo also asked, ‘Do you believe that there are expectations of a return to those who donate to political parties? Why do you believe donations should be a part of politics – don’t political donations distort and create an uneven field for society?’ Franklin replied, ‘I support the idea of people being able to give donations to political parties as I believe it is a freedom of speech issue. People should be able to provide a degree of financial support to their chosen candidate or party just as they should be allowed to volunteer for them. ‘However, there must be a strong system of public funding for election campaigns so that parties are not reliant on these donations to run a strong and effective campaign. ‘I believe our legislation does exactly that.’ Editorial page 14.

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Bruns main street plan on hold, Zion adds to large art portfolio but will get minor improvements Tweed Street in Brunswick Heads will receive some minor improvements after councillors voted last Thursday to proceed with projects in the short term This includes ‘pocket parks and landscaping utilising ex-

isting budgets where available and possible funding sources.’ The motion, by Mayor Richardson will also put the Tweed Street masterplan on hold ‘until the Brunswick Heads Masterplan and associated Access and Movement

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Strategy have been developed.’ Crs Hackett, Spooner and Hunter voted against the motion. During morning public access, Bruns Progress Association vice-president Sean O’Meara supported putting the plan on hold until an overall plan was enacted. He said the suggestion to move ahead with a Tweed Street Masterplan was ‘flawed’ as it was based on 2004 traffic studies. Kim Rosen spoke for kicking off the plan, saying it would transform the main street. ‘The masterplan was approved in 2010 and progress has been painstakingly slow,’ she said.

Artist Zion Levy Stewart at Friday night’s opening of his exhibition Picasso Would Be Jealous. The exhibit of paintings and ceramic runs until June 6 at Mullum’s Byron School of Art (BSA). Photo Jeff Dawson

More police needed, say NSW Labor A petition by NSW Labor calling for more police for the Tweed was launched last week, and follows on from previous sparring by Labor and the Nationals over policing numbers in the region. Tweed Labor candidate, former police officer and husband to federal Labor MP Justine Elliot, Craig Elliot, said the petition calls

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for police numbers to be restored in Tweed and demands that the NSW Liberal-National government stop ignoring the safety concerns of local residents. Elliot said, ‘The latest official data confirm there were 198 police in the Tweed Byron Police District in February 2012, but by September 2017 there were only 165. That is a cut of 33 officers.’

Record high numbers In reply, Nationals MP Geoff Provest told The Echo, ‘In the past few months the Tweed-Byron Police Command has received five probationary constables, has been allocated an additional six general duty positions as well as two additional crimi-

nal investigation positions… ‘Police numbers are currently at a record high, with 994 new positions added since 2011. The Liberal and Nationals government are committed to boosting the authorised police strength to 16,795 over this term of government, and we have already exceeded that commitment. ‘Last Monday, a new Region Enforcement Squad was announced for the northern rivers. Consisting of one sergeant and four constables, the north coast Region Enforcement Squad will conduct investigations into drug supply, firearms offences, property crime, and any criminal syndicates in the area.’ Elliot then replied, ‘Mr Provest has no credibility on policing and all he ever does is blame others for his inac-

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tion and failures.’ ‘After 11 long years of broken promises and endless excuses, Geoff Provest’s comments are an admission that he is not up to the job.’ As way of background, Elliot said that when in opposition in 2009, Mr Provest called on the then police minister for an extra 59 officers when the Tweed had a strength of 184 officers. Yet when Mr Provest was voted into government in 2011, ‘he broke that promise and police numbers have been eroded away year upon year in Tweed.’ Elliot referenced NSW Police official data and Provest’s previous media releases and newsletters. The petition is available at www.nswlabor.org.au/more_ police_in_tweed.

Mullum High School students will take part in the Smashed Project on June 8, which is a ‘powerful theatrein-education program dedicated to breaking the culture of underage drinking and reducing alcohol-related harm in young people.’ The project is on an eightweek tour of more than 70 high schools in the ACT, NSW and QLD. Year eight and nine students will participate in a one-hour session, say organisers, and explore the dangers of underage drinking through a powerful live theatre performance and an interactive workshop.

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Chemical free vollies claim their site was sprayed Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare volunteers say they came across an unpleasant and disappointing surprise on Saturday May 19 when they arrived for their working bee at the chemical-free site in Brunswick Heads Crown Land. Ready to chop bitou bush with their loppers, the volunteers say they noticed that a small remaining patch of bitou bush, in the far southeast of the area near the Tyagarah Nature Reserve, had been poisoned with synthetic herbicides. ‘Any information from the public that witnessed the spray would be really appreciated,’ said project coordinator Nadia de Souza Pietramale. She said volunteers have been working on the

chemical-free site, with permission of Crown Lands, for the past eight years. ‘We have been clearing and following up an area of five hectares of very dense bitou bush, a weed of national significance. We have done this voluntarily with no cost to the taxpayer. ‘We also noticed that the pesticide application had not been successful. With our method, the bitou is gone!’ Nadia says the Department of Industry, Crown Lands, water division, told her that no contractor was employed to spray the area, but were going to investigate the matter. The Echo did not hear back from the department before deadline. For more info visit www.byronshirechemicalfreelandcare.org.

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Horses put through paces at fest site An introduction to endurance horse riding was held last Saturday at the North Byron Parklands site, which showcased the grounds as a multi-use site. Event organiser and TweedByron Trail Horse Riders Club secretary Debra Minto said thirty riders took their horses though a 20km course that was set within the property. ‘The course follows the Parklands boundary fences and roadways, travels through a leafy regeneration corridor and a forest of tall gum trees up to the highest point on the property.

New members ‘While only a short course by endurance standards, there are some challenges for those horses and riders who are new to this sport.’ The club is seeking new members in the Tweed-Byron

Shanti McIvor on Bella and Lara Uhl on Phoenix from the Ranch Byron Bay were among 30 or so riders and horses at North Byron Parklands for last weekend’s inaugural Endurance Ride. Geoff Provest (Member for Tweed) and Cameron Arnold from Destination North Coast were there to launch the Horse Trails of the Tweed Valley guide. Photo Jeff Dawson

area and encouraging more participation in the sport as it prepares to enter a team to compete in the National En-

durance Championship – the Tom Quilty Gold Cup. In July 2019, this event will be staged at a property in Imbil, south-

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Byron Shire is one of five areas in Australia that has been selected to take part in a feasibility study to see if it could be a suitable location for a solar garden. Solar gardens are a centralised solar array that offers consumers the opportunity to purchase or lease solar panels located at a central site with the electricity generated credited to the customer’s energy bill. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding for a feasibility study that could allow the third of Australians who rent, live in apartments or live in low-income housing to access the benefits of rooftop solar. On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA is providing $240,000 to the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute of Sustainable Futures (ISF) to

undertake a feasibility study on ‘solar gardens’, a popular concept in the United States and Europe that is yet to be introduced to Australia. The $555,000 project brings together energy retailers, councils, community energy agencies, social welfare organisations and the NSW government to examine the viability of a solar garden in five potential locations – Blacktown in western Sydney, Swan Hill in northwest Victoria, Townsville in north Queensland, Shoalhaven and Byron Bay in New South Wales. The study aims to consider both consumer demand and feasibility, and identify barriers to adoption.

Potential Byron Shire mayor Simon Richardson said, ‘This project has enormous potential for residents of the Byron Shire, particularly those who can’t afford to install solar panels,

or where solar panels aren’t suitable, and it’s very exciting to be selected to be a part of this feasibility study.’ ‘Local community energy group COREM is also involved in this study and together we will be investigating potential sites for this solar garden.’ A R E NA C E O Ivor Frischknecht said initiatives such as this are an important step in giving the consumer more options when it comes to their energy bills. ‘Almost a third of Australians are unable to put solar on their roofs because they are renting, live in apartments or live in low-income housing. Solar gardens give consumers the benefits of rooftop solar, even if you don’t have a roof available to put it on,’ Mr Frischknecht said.

Enova’s model Meanwhile energy retailer ENOVA Energy has a

groundbreaking solar garden project of its own, whereby solar panel(s) can be purchased to obtain credits on your electricity account. The locally based company says it is set to build a 99kW solar system and ‘sell’ the panels to customers who can’t have solar at home – for whatever reason. It’s aimed at those who want their own solar panel, or entire solar system but can’t owing to renting, moving, shady sites or other reasons. Enova also encourage businesses, clubs or community organisations with large energy bills and a reasonable-size rooftop to register with them. ‘Landlord with tenants who would like to add value to your rental proposition, and save your tenants money without adding to your costs can be included.’ For more info visit www. enovaenergy.com.au/solargarden.

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A bedridden Tweed Heads pensioner was paid a surprise late night visit last Friday by local police to inquire as to his ‘mental state’ and whether or not he had imported the euthanasia drug Nembutal. The man, who did not want to be named, told The Echo two police shone torches through the windows of his duplex and banged on the

door at around 10.30pm while he was in bed asleep. A carer answered the door and then had to bundle him out of bed and into a wheelchair so he could answer their questions. As a member of euthanasia group Exit International, the man said he was ‘groggy’ after being woken up and ‘caught off guard’ by the police’s ‘concern for welfare’ visit. He told the male and female officers his mental state

was fine – it was his physical body that was deteriorating. He also denied importing the drug. The disabled man was one of at least three Exit members who were visited by police in QLD, Vic and NSW over the weekend, coordinated by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Gold Coast Exit convenor Elaine said she believes police ‘followed the money trail’.

‘Suspects could be identified by their payment method,’ she told The Echo. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) denied conducting the warrant for the man and declined to say why they thought he and the other targets of their interest might have imported the drug. ‘These visits were focused on ensuring the health and welfare of the individuals,’ a spokesperson said.

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New law modernises the inherent inequity of political donations It would be tough being a privileged state MP on a salary of only $200,000 plus while your mates you went to private school with earn uncapped wages as corporate CEOs. Thankfully, your old school buddies who became captains of industry can donate unlimited amounts to federal political parties. But things have changed for NSW, with the recently passed Electoral Funding Bill 2018. How will this new law affect future elections in NSW? Fun fact – NSW Greens MP Jamie Parker told The Echo that the new law generated very little interest by the media, including the ABC and Fairfax. And given it’s the digital age, real time donation reporting should have been part of this bill, but wasn’t. While even the Greens agree that these new donation laws are among the toughest in the world, it would be nigh impossible to stamp out favouritism and corruption in politics unless the tax payer paid entirely for elections. Such a model doesn’t appear to exist. It’s often said money equals free speech. Money gives politcal actors the ability to buy advertising and an army of public relation specialists. By that logic, money is anything but free speech; it’s paid speech for influence. Leading the reading and debate for this important new reform was part-time local Nationals MLC Ben Franklin, who also sits on the cross-party Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters. That committee was set up to address donation reform, along with an independent panel who reviewed the current laws. The panel delivered 50 recommendations, of 49 were agreed to by the government. The aim of the new law, Franklin says, is to ‘increase the integrity, transparency and accountability of political donations in NSW.’ Yes, all those things need to improve. It’s just whether this new law is enough to satisfy the majority of voters that this represents fairness when it comes to money influencing politics. If you are outside the political tent and not on the payroll, the answer would have to be No. If you are inside the tent and accept donations, a twisted logic needs to be produced to justify the donations. It really boils down to outspending your opposition and keeping yourself visible to the public. In 2017, Labor’s federal leader Bill Shorten said he was not in favour of banning political donations after it was suggested by former frontbencher Sam Dastyari. Shorten said, ‘When it comes to donations, I don’t think the taxpayer is ready to foot the bill for all political expenses in Australia, so I still think there is a role for donations.’ Does Shorten have his finger on the pulse on this issue? It’s a system inherently corrupt, as demonstrated in the US. Almost all those in US Congress need to spend enormous amounts of their time fundraising so they can stay in office. Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

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here can be no real doubt that the timing of the by-elections for July 28 was mean and tricky. But who was the mean trickster? Not me, asserts an outraged Tom Rogers, the electoral commissioner who told the government this was his optimal date; he was steadfastly non-partisan. But he did admit that he wanted to give the minor parties time to work through the register of eligibility the government has devised. However, while this sounds a bit political, his idea for a nine-week campaign will massively disadvantage the minors since at every level they will be outgunned by the resources of the major parties, so perhaps it doesn’t matter. And the final decision was Malcolm Turnbull’s, although the Speaker, Tony Smith, obediently uttered the fateful words. Our prime minister believed that not only could he disrupt Labor’s plans for its national conference but that he could win the war of attrition that will surely follow. So the pseudo national poll is on: pity about the actual administration of government for the next couple of months. But there is a hitch: even Turnbull will have to talk about something other than Unbelieva-Bill at some point, and frankly he hasn’t much else. The hitherto interminable company tax plan has finally been kyboshed by Pauline Hanson and the new personal tax plan, with which Scott Morrison has embraced trickle-down politics along with his passion for trickle-down economics, does not envisage useful outcomes for the masses for another ten years – pie in the sky if we don’t die first. So what is there? One million new jobs.

One million new jobs, have you got the message? If not, don’t worry – over the next nine terrible weeks you’ll have plenty of time to have it seared into what is left of your battered brain. At least it has the virtue of simplicity: one million new jobs, and delivered even more quickly than the five years promised. Actually over one million – 1,013,600 and counting. A truly impressive number. Well, up to a point, Prime Minister. It is an important number, but so is another one: 5.6 per cent. That is the official unemployment rate and by no coincidence at all it is precisely the figure it was when Tony Abbott made his million-jobs

Where jobs are concerned, we are doing no more than holding the line, running on the spot. by Mungo MacCallum pledge in 2013. In other words, where jobs are concerned, we are doing no more than holding the line, running on the spot. The reasons are obvious: the population is growing, and thus the available workforce is continually increasing as it always has and presumably will continue to do so. The three principal components are breeding (we have not quite got to Peter Costello’s agenda of two for the parents and one for the country but we are not turning celibate either), migration, and the fact that more women are actively looking for work. Although there is a current kerfuffle over migration, triggered by Dick Smith and latched onto largely by covert xenophobes, most economists regard all three of these factors as welcome, net plusses to the Gross National Product.

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But the demonstrable fact is that they are not delivering the jobs and growth we were promised; at best we are standing still. Obviously we need more infrastructure spending to provide the housing, the transport, the health and education and all the other services required for a growing population, and we are obviously not getting them. But more importantly employers, both large and small, have become torpid – they were never going to be as nimble and agile as Malcolm Turnbull once fantasised, but now they are so risk-averse that the current bout of stagflation – because that is what it is – may become the permanent norm.

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While most of the rest of the developed world sees unemployment rates falling and growth taking off after the long slump of the financial crisis of the previous decade, Australian business has seen its profits rise, and that’s it: the potential employers are sitting on their loot, providing just sufficient extra jobs to prevent things from getting worse, although the heavy lifting is being done by the public sector, but not enough to make them any better. The carrots offered by the government have not worked: just as feared by the cynics (or perhaps we should call them realists) they have been largely squirreled away, leaving the workers surly and bemused as the government insists that if we could only extend more bounty to the corporate sector, everything would change. Repeated

CHESS by Ian Rogers Li Zunian had become China’s strongest and most promising player by the mid 1980s but his international career came to a sudden halt when he was made a scapegoat for a cheating scandal (where he was the victim) and banned from travelling or representing China. His dreams destroyed, Li, began coaching juniors in his home town of Shanghai and in 2002 came across an 11-year-old girl named Ju Wenjun and saw enough in Ju’s play to invite her to join the Shanghai elite squad. When Ju was 13 Li began taking Ju for some one-on-one sessions, though they were infrequent because Li’s main project was to take another youngster named Ni Hua to Grandmaster strength and beyond. Ju soon left the training squad behind and became part of the Chinese women’s team in 2008, winning the national women’s title two years later. Then in 2016 she won the Grand Prix series which entitled her to challenge for the world women’s title. She enlisted her old fellow student Ni to assist and the two studied

overseas experience has shown this to be codswallop. And of course it is worse than that: while the headline unemployment rate is static, the underemployment rate is going up, the long-term rate is not reducing, youth unemployment, despite the savage conditions imposed on it, is not improving and wages for those in jobs are going nowhere. Even the governor of the Reserve Bank, the conservative Phillip Lowe, says it is time for the workers to demand a wage rise; but how? The employer groups are firmly opposing any worthwhile increases even in the minimum wage, let alone for those further up the line, on the traditional grounds that wage rises cost jobs. The government apparently agrees and under the current regime the workers have no real power to apply the industrial muscle Lowe suggests. Conventional wisdom is that unemployment needs to fall below five per cent before the job market tightens sufficiently to force the employers to offer more, but it has been a long time since that happened and there is no sign of it on the current horizon. But don’t worry about that – just concentrate on one million new jobs. That has to be a worthwhile statistic. Well, it’s better than going backwards, which many of us feel we have been doing in recent years. But hold the celebrations, because the next statistic may not be so welcome. Get ready for at least two million gloating repetitions of Malcolm Turnbull’s questionable triumph – his great justification after well over two undistinguished years in office. After all the promises, dithering, the backflips and the bullshit, the unemployment rate has not actually fallen. What an achievement.

together for two years to prepare for a title match against another of Ju’s peers and longtime friend, Tan Zhongyi. As the match began in Shanghai earlier this month, Li was proudly watching in the spectator area – with another of his past students, Zhang Xiaowen, working as a match commentator. When the match ended last week in Chongqing, Ju (pictured above) had held off Tan to win 5.5-4.5 and become the 17th Women’s World Champion. Ju’s next task will be to emerge from the shadow of the only player ahead of her on the women’s ranking list, Hou Yifan. Hou is about to take up a Rhodes scholarship at Oxford University, leaving Ju, a full-time professional, a chance to close the gap between them, if she is good enough.

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Byron: next Venice San Francisco Bay area is busy restoring 40,000 hectares of wetland over 20 years, initially for threatened species and protection from storm surges. When that project started the predicted sea-level rise was one metre by 2100. Sea walls and levies needed to keep the sea at ‘bay’ were estimated to cost $50 to $100 billion dollars, but that would not stop groundwater flooding. Sea-level rise also creates groundwater rise, which creates damaging surface flooding. Sea-level rise predictions are steadily climbing and now the state of California is considering giving guidance to all its agencies to use a 3m standard of maximum possible rise by 2100. So now people in the San Francisco Bay area are considering building ponds that will be moved further inland as the rise continues. The ponds might include floating apartment blocks to enable continuation of human habitation. The developers would own the floating units and the environmentalist citizens would continue to maintain wetlands.

By the end of the century, if agriculture can keep going, San Francisco and Byron will end up with canals instead of roads, and like Venice, might attract 25 million tourists a year? No problem, we already have hundreds of gondoliers practising in the Mullum to Bruns Paddle. Sapoty Brook Mullumbimby

Pothole roundabout I wrote twice to Council, weeks apart, about a huge unrepaired pothole on one of Mullumbimby’s busiest roads. The reply I got surprised me: that Council employs only one team to repair urban potholes. This team works only two days a week and is rotated around the seven urban areas. This would mean that each urban area is only repaired every seven weeks and only for two days. Surely Council could give greater priority to this major concern of ratepayers. Garth Luke Mullumbimby

Business rates apply Ruth Dare doesn’t seem to understand that using your house to make money is a business, and like all business premises they pay business rates to the council, not domestic. The Australian Tax Office also demand you pay tax on such businesses. Development application approval is required for most accommodation services in Australia as well as thirdparty business insurances. Fire safety regulation standards also apply as do hygiene standards for businesses with kitchens for employees or customers. There is also a higher rate of interest charged on mortgages of business premises and larger fees apply to business bank accounts. A Hunter Bangalow

Killing park pines The question of credibility continues in relation to proposed developments in The Terrace caravan park. In the southern area of the park there is an Endangered Ecological Community of Coastal Cypress Pines, a

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colony that is protected under the Threatened Species Act 1995 and the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. The Trust has had its consulting arborist, Arborsafe, make recommendations on solutions to be put into practice to continue to use the area for camping and registered vehicles. The report’s Appendix F gives insight into the condition of the trees, responsible factors and what is actually being proposed for each of the 149 pines. Sadly, the report does not address any of the colony’s associated species. The evidence is in about the cumulative effect of soil erosion, compaction, root damage, wounding, poor pruning and thinning from human activity. It has damaged 148 to 149 pines. The arborist, hired by the Trust, has advocated using load cells in the Structural Root Zone (SRZ) and Tree Protection Zones (TPZ) of trees to accommodate vehicular parking as close as possible to the pines. So, it really is the combination of information in the Appendix and the use of load cells that makes up ‘The Proposal’. On 22 May Steve Edmonds was reported in Echonetdaily as stating, ‘Unfortunately, Ms Warren is not qualified to make any value judgments about the proposed solutions.’ In the same media statement, the Trust has said that no tree will be removed. The arborist’s report has recommended the removal of eight trees, to consider the removal of four and monitoring of 16. As for the load cells, the linchpin for ‘The Proposal’, their product specification reads: ‘…it is not advised that

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Letters continued from page 15 ing stress, dieback and loss of stability.’ On the basis of this information it would appear that load cells are not fit for the purpose intended. Fortunately, led by Cr Sarah Ndyiade and Cr Cate Coorey, it was a unanimous decision of councillors on May 24 for a ‘test of significance’ under the Biodiversity Conservation Act to determine the impact of the Trust’s proposals on the future health of the EEC. Patricia Warren Brunswick Heads

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Go to the website for women in the US workforce, 1941 to 1945 statistics, where 20 million were working and eight million were involved in heavy industry. These were blue-collar roles, eg fitters, machinists, mechanics, welders, boilermakers etc. They kept the country running. After the war eight million people were laid off and denied work for the rest of their lives. One woman explained that she went to factories after the war and asked for work; every manager said they

would like to employ her, as being a highly skilled welder she would be ideal, but they would lose government contracts if they started employing women. This scenario was being played out in other allied countries. If you feel it’s happening today have a close look at your party preselection. If you are unhappy with the nominated candidate there is such a thing as a ‘protest vote’. Bernard Hinchcliffe Mullumbimby

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Helena Norberg-Hodge’s article A strategic solution to globalised authoritarianism takes a leap of faith into the political realm, as the latest segue to her hobbyhorse ‘localisation’. Years ago, it was the middle class that would be the political agency to usher in this right-wing utopian vision of ‘localisation’, according to Ms Norberg-Hodge. What happened? A lot. After a political rights ascendancy nationalist, populist parties globally have been emboldened, and they are organising and making headway in reshaping the political landscape. By contrast, the political left is being led by Jeremy Corbyn (UK), Bernie Sanders (USA) and represents a new paradigm shift challenging political orthodoxies by building grassroots movements. This fetishisation of localisation would lead to a situation where the world consists of highly disconnected economies and lots of disconnected and even despotic governments. This would be counterproductive to developing solidarity in challenging capitalism. Building power and critiquing capitalism are vital to changing social relationships to eliminate rampant global exploitation and capitalist institutions. The problem with localisation is that it would trap the poorest economies in their subordinate relationship to the rest of the world, and would require a whole new coercive apparatus to impose it. Localisation is backwardlooking and reactionary, having no means to address inequality and exploitation that are inherent in capitalism. Ms Norberg’s fanciful and naïve proposal is silent on political governance and eco-

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Crooked Trump: how he got up, and how to bring him down Phillip Frazer

I’m done with the Thrill of Shared Outrage (TOSO) about Trump’s America, so here instead are some facts and ideas that offer a glimmer of hope that America might yet be rid of him. 1. FACT: The bulk of Trump’s support comes from fear of losing status.

Trump voters were not primarily concerned with being in a financial pickle. Yes, his most enthusiastic voters were from the white working class, but University of Pennsylvania political scientist Diana C Mutz has produced a large and persuasive study that concludes that ‘it was about dominant groups that felt threatened by change.’ Whites of all classes in America are increasingly aware that they will soon be a minority, and Trump promised to slow that down by curbing immigration, and by dissing ‘political correctness’, which really means any assertion that minorities deserve to be respected. What drove voters was fear of losing their privileges for being white and/ or male. Well-educated white people voted for the guy too. Mutz also found half of Americans view trade as something that sends jobs to other countries at the expense of jobs for Americans. Nor did Americans whose income was shrinking necessarily vote for Trump. In fact, employment was rising, not falling, as the 2016 election loomed, and in the end Ms Clinton beat Trump among people with household incomes below $50,000. Trump is supported by white voters who believe that whites are more discriminatnomic regulation, which are fundamental to any system’s success. The question of economic power relationships is absent if localisation were even to be considered, recognising the social relations that exist within the capitalist framework. Today much needs to be done to turn around the incremental shift to the abhorrent politics of the political right. Wishful thinking and abstract ideas, not based on realpolitik, are destined to fail. Political engagement, and

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ed against than non-whites are. More than half of evangelicals think Christians are treated worse than Muslims, and nearly 80 per cent of white working-class folks reckon the ‘American way of life’ is threatened. Trump, regardless of his spectacular fails, continues to get warm glows from this large chunk of the country who are pissed off at people not-like-them getting too much attention. Trump offers them attention, which is about all he’s good for. Solution? A small percentage of them – and their kids more so – won’t be fooled again, and all a half decent Democratic candidate will need in 2020 is a very small swing. 2. IDEA: Fixing that crazy Electoral College.

And while we’re on the 2020 election, consider the electoral ‘college’ problem. It’s not a real college, just an arithmetic exercise really. It dictates that each of the 50 states shall decide which candidate for president won their state’s votes, then each state gets a number of votes in the college equal to its combined total of senators and representatives. There are a total of empowering debate with ordinary people are the first steps in turning this trend around. Boyd Kellner Newrybar

On the brink

The world is teetering on the brink of catastrophic conflict in the Middle East due to the actions and ideologies that sustain the West’s warmongering war-profiteering plutocracies, their client states, proxy rebels and complicit media. In response, Syria, Iran and Russia are doing their

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538 electors, corresponding to the 435 representatives and 100 senators, plus three for the District of Columbia. The candidate with 270 or more votes becomes president. The result is that someone in a low-population state, say, Wisconsin, has more say than someone in California. It’s why both Hillary Clinton and Al Gore won the majority of votes but lost the presidency. Solution? Get enough state governments to pass a law stating that whoever wins the majority of votes for president nationwide, gets all of their state’s electoral college votes. Already 10 states and DC have passed such a law, and more are considering joining the movement, called the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. 3. IDEA: It’s unlikely Trump will be impeached. He could, however, be bankrupted.

A majority of the House impeaches presidents and the Senate tries them, but no-one has ever been tossed out of the White House that way. Members of Congress vote on many matters, very rarely on principles. And even if Prosecutor Mueller gets convictions against Trump and his gangbest 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 areowned and controlled by the

members to fuel impeachment hearings, the president can pardon all his mates, his family, and himself. Plus impeachment would grind on for years. Solution: Go after his business crimes. He is basically dodgy. His entire life has been about buying real estate with borrowed money, stiffing contractors, suppliers, partners, and creditors. He can pardon himself for anything, including being a business fraud, money launderer, cheat, tax evader, thief and so on – but he can NOT pardon companies. So drag all his companies into court, freeze and seize their assets, sell them off, and bar him from practising his chosen profession (in this case, being dodgy) ever again. If the families’ possessions were bought through some dodgy company or another, seize their personal cars and watches and… everything they can’t prove they own legitimately. This may be the very strategy Mueller his team of lawyers are pursuing. They keep sending bits of evidence of corporate dirty dealing to local prosecutors, who will prosecute. Bits pile up, and companies fall down. This splendid idea came from a bloke who calls himself murfster35 at https://www.dailykos.com/ stories/2018/5/24/1766883/Impeachment-is-NOT-thebest-punishment-for-TrumpThis-is. He also points out that nothing would cause Trump as much pain as losing all his gold cufflinks and golf-links would. He’d also be remembered as a crook.

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Species on the brink: cut carbon Soil carbon sequestering success Since the 1990s, 99 per cent of Green Sea Turtles hatched from the Northern Great Barrier Reef have been born female because of global warming according to the the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS). ‘Turtles are one of the reasons why the Great Barrier Reef received World Heritage status. We need to act on climate change now to protect them and protect the Reef,’ said Imogen Zethoven, Fight For Our Reef Campaign Director for AMCS. Mark Hamann, Associate Professor at James Cook University, has been studying the effects of climate change on Green Sea Turtle populations in the Great Barrier Reef. He explained the science behind what was happening to the turtles. ‘Ninety-nine per cent of Green Sea Turtle hatchlings arising from nesting sites in the northern Reef were born female because their sex is determined by the heat of the sand incubating their eggs – and climate change has made that sand hotter, causing more females,’ said Professor Hamann. ‘As only one in 1,000 turtle continued from page 17

Reefer Madness

What an amazing MardiGrass it was this year again. The huge number of young people in attendance showed that there is a need to find some other mind-altering drug than just our legal ‘prescribed’ one: alcohol. That the number of people attending the event was the lowest in over 20 years probably has to do with the

hatchlings survive into adulthood, this means the odds of their continued survival on some beaches and regions is critical. ‘It’s crucial we recognise that climate change is having an impact right now here in Australia – and there is still time to act and save these turtles.’ In a few weeks, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee will meet in Bahrain to reiterate the importance of all countries meeting their obligations on climate change under the Paris Climate Agreement. This means ensuring global average tem-

peratures do not rise more than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. ‘We urgently need to stop burning fossil fuels as this is what causes climate change,’ said Ms Zethoven of AMCS. ‘We need to stop allowing coal mines like the proposed Adani Carmichael mine and rapidly transition from fossil fuels to 100 per cent renewable energy.’ AMCS is urging Australians to sign a petition https:// amcs.good.do/OurFairShare/ contact/ calling on the government to cut carbon pollution in Australia to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

over-the-top police numbers surrounding Nimbin from Thursday till Monday. There were more than 1,850 saliva tests done in that time and fewer than 96 people returned a positive result, that is around five per cent. Knowing that the test is not looking for impairment and how often it is wrong, it’s no wonder that people avoided coming to Nimbin. How many more young

lives do we need to destroy by taking their licence away, which means losing your job, because there is no regional public transport system. The northern rivers must be the most drug-tested area in the country. Isn’t it amazing how quickly things can change in some parts of the world, looking at Portugal or even the USA. Here we still jail people making cannabis medicine like Andrew Katelaris or Tony Bower, both trying to save kids with epilepsy burning up their braincells with every seizure. Twenty years ago the United Nations wanted to eradicate the cannabis, coca and poppyseed plants over ten years costing half a billion US dollars a year. Now we have the UN and the World Health Organization saying that drug use should not be a criminal issue, rather a health issue. Wow, what an amazing change to see. Here in Australia we have to be happy that the first pill testing was done in the ACT and there is hope that we will save some young life once we allow this to happen at every festival. Did Kevin Hogan really vote 24 times against the Royal Commission into the banks? Chibo Mertineit Lillian Rock

Car Share Pilot Expressions of interest

Byron Shire Council IS seeking expressions of interest for an upcoming car share pilot from: • car sharing operators • commercial land owners Council wishes to run a pilot car share project to determine feasibility and market demand for the concept in our Shire. Car sharing aims to ease traffic congestion, manage on-street parking demand and reduce emissions. For more information on the concept of car share and how to be involved visit: www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Projects-and-initiatives/ What-is-Car-Share Enquiries: Jamie van Iersel 02 6626 7283

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Central West farmers and the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) climate unit have been working on Australia’s first soil carbon sequestration pilot project. The five-year project explored the use of a market-based scheme to sequester carbon in the soil. ‘The Catchment Action Market Based Instrument (CAMBI) project delivered an average of 2.66 tonnes of carbon (CO2-e) per hectare, per year across the project area,’ said DPI climate unit director, Jason Crean. ‘In 2009, a team of policymakers, economists and scientists asked a key question – could we implement a soil carbon trading system, if government implemented this as policy?’ Ten landholders in the Lachlan River catchment were contracted through the pilot scheme to sequester carbon in the soil. The Australian government subsequently introduced new carbon schemes, including the Carbon Farming Initiative and Emissions Reduction Fund. ‘CAMBI confirmed that in the right conditions landholders can achieve a substantial

Maximum damage

The Australian government’s negative vote against the call for a full investigation into the atrocities committed by the Israeli state against unarmed civilians protesting along the Gazan border is a glaring proof of its deep complicity with Israel and disregard for international law. Minister for Defence Marise Payne should tell us how she would respond if ADF snipers similarly had killed 106 and wounded nearly 13,000 unarmed civilian protesters using 7.62mm ammunition, which is designed to cause maximum tissue and bone damage? Would she support calls for an investigation and, if so, then why the negative vote at the UN? How many of those snipers were Australian citizens and will they be monitored for crimes against humanity when they return? Israel not only cripples Palestinian infrastructure and economy but also its people. The vast majority of those shot in the legs will never properly walk again and many had their injured leg amputated because medical facilities in Gaza were too overwhelmed and Israel prevented them from going to the West Bank for treatment. Why didn’t Israel treat them?

CAMBI project partners, Lachlan Catchment Management Authority’s Angus Arnott and NSW Department of Primary Industries researcher Dr Warwick Badgery monitoring soil carbon in the Lachlan River catchment.

rate of soil carbon sequestration,’ said Dr Crean. ‘In exploring soil carbon as a sink for the mitigation of climate change and as part of Australia’s greenhouse response, CAMBI sequestered 9,951 tonnes of CO2-e.’ CAMBI examined the relationship between land use, management practices and soil carbon levels and offered alternative contract designs to suit farmers. The project examined cropping types, yield, stubble management and tillage, pastures, livestock enterprises, stocking rates and grazing practices, rainfall, and fertiliser and soil conditioners.

Results revealed a clear preference for outcome-based contracts, where payments are made for the amount of soil carbon stored, rather than action-based contracts paying for the adoption of specific practices. ‘A lot of interest stemmed from farmers managing their own enterprises and seeing results firsthand,’ said senior Local Land Services officer, David Trengove. ‘Now they are reaping extra benefits from increased soil carbon content, which improved moisture retention rates, groundcover, animal health and production.’

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excellent for landfill and concrete and it would serve two purposes – make the bar safe and allow better flow of water out of the river. It is so important to preserve and protect the wonderful area in which we reside. Bill Silvester Alstonville

Sand mining at Lennox Head

It is a real concern to think that the Ballina council who purport to be environmentally minded would allow sand mining of the scale proposed at Lennox Head. Apart from damaging the wetlands ecosystem I do not think much thought has been given to the effect of chemical runoff into subsidiary creeks that feed the very sensitive Richmond River. The high number of truck traffic movements along Ross Lane will be potentially frightening for both residents and visitors. The road is very busy already and needs duplication to avoid becoming a real black spot in the Ballina shire. High truck movements will increase the need to duplicate this important link to the Pacific Highway. If it is so important to need a large quantity of sand there is another solution that is both practical and beneficial: simply dredge the Ballina bar. The amount of sand that would be removed would be

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new sand mine for the Lennox Head area. As an owner of a property off Ross Lane I find that the trucks using this road are going too fast and are an accident waiting to happen. With another even bigger sand mine the numberof trucks on the road would be unacceptable. There are already plans for three more subdivisions off Ross Lane and this extra traffic with new residents and the machinery making the development would already create huge amounts of traffic using this small narrow road. The damage to waterways and the natural habitat is also a massive concern. Debbie Gordon Kinvara

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Imagine turtles roaming the seas like herds of bison Story & photo Mary Gardner

Because the massive proportions of the declines of sea turtles occurred so long ago [3–500 years ago], they are now viewed by many as charming anachronisms or quaint archaic relics. Their past roles as major marine consumers... have been forgotten (K Bjorndal and J Jackson 2002). Experience some history. Imagine great numbers of sea turtles like flocks of emus or herds of elephants or American bison. Instead of inhabiting vast landscapes, they occupy the seascapes from the tropics to the subpolar. Now fast-track from AD1500 to now and watch region by region as the global herds decline to approximately five per cent of their original numbers. What does this mean for the seascapes of the world?

Underwater gardens These great marine herds, as did their terrestrial counterparts, shaped the underwater gardens as they chomped on their favourite sponges, algae, jellyfish and seagrass.

Seagrass meadows are underwater plants that grow better by being munched down. Long blades get slimy and diseased. Trimming sponges gives coral reefs more space. Eating jellyfish helps balance marine dynamics. In the season, both sexes of turtles moved towards the shores of their birth. One captain writes in his ship log that he found his way sailing in a dense fog through the Caribbean by following the clamour of thousands such turtles heading to shore.

what is now Cooks Island near the Tweed. Each was ‘four hundred weight’. They named the spot Turtle Island so other sailors would know they could find such food there.

Turtle soup

Turtle cleaning stations The turtles shaped these near-shore communities in unexpected ways. Shrimps and fish would set up cleaning stations for grooming turtles. Some creatures, like crabs, dropped off and started new populations. Barnacles on the turtle shell would spawn and the young would settle in this new location. Tens of thousands of females enriched sandy shores as in great groups, they clambered onto selected beaches and left nests of eggs. In Mexico, 40,000 Ridley’s

turtles were filmed plodding on a single shore at the same time as late as 1947. Per nest, some 20 per cent of eggs don’t hatch. The vegetation was nourished by these nutrients. Before the young hatch, the embryos coordinate by calling to each other. When the night chorus builds up to include most of the young, the hatching begins. Celestial lights guide the little ones into the sea. Half these hatchlings

would be eaten before reaching the sea. Life giving life. Since the time of the dinosaurs, the turtle lifecycle has provided generously to other forms of life. A thousand eggs laid would realise twenty mature adults. Since 1500, that figure has reduced to two adults. Over-harvesting of adults and eggs as human food was the first blow. Turtles for sailors’ meat. Oxley took seven off

Turtles were caught for global markets and soup factories. This was one of the first industries in the Great Barrier Reef, until banned in 1950. Through the early 20th century, turtles caught in NSW were quick food or a cash bonus from the Sydney Fish Market. Many of today’s marine ecosystems are still adjusting to life without an abundance of sea turtles. Most people do not realise how much is different or how many animals are missing. The loss is often trivialised in NSW, where both state and Commonwealth governments don’t identify any part of our state as critical habitat for sea turtles. Commercial fishers in NSW aren’t required to use turtle excluders on their nets, though they are in Qld. Commonwealth and NSW governments collude to change laws allowing shark nets in

protected waters, killing and traumatizing sea turtles.

NSW nesting sites See, these marine animals are still with us in NSW. Rochelle Ferris, of Seabird Rescue and now completing her PhD on turtles, is preparing maps with confirmed sightings of five species and nests for at least three of those species. She also found some evidence that at least one species is shifting here because of global warming. To rescue degraded marine ecosystems, there are projects to restore wild oyster beds. Unexpectedly, these benefit existing sea-grass meadows. They also enhance restoration plantings, which up till now have been slow to take root and thrive. More shellfish mean more sea-grass for certain sea turtles, also helping dugong, fish and prawn. This history ends with a small glimpse of a long ecological tangle. There’s a sense of entire marine ecosystems teetering. Will they collapse or revive? For luck and inspiration, I rub the head of my stone turtle. It lives on the back deck, a daily reminder of these marine connections.

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iver Street River Street is a shopping precinct that is undergoing a transformation. It is blossoming into an eclectic, diverse village-style shopping experience. As more and more people realise what Ballina has to offer and decide to call this part of the coast home, new and interesting businesses are opening up to cater to this new market. River Street is reclaiming its roots as the retail heart and soul of Ballina.

Introducing the Keshet label... Sinderellas Adult Shop Sinderellas has been established for more than 10 years now and we continue to provide a large range of adult products. Whether for pleasure or medical assistance we are here to help advise you. Sinderellas stocks all the best brands and caters for those after luxury products to the budget conscious. Toys for males, females and couples and unique cutting-edge designs can spice up your love lives. Sinderellas is located on River Street, Ballina, next to Woolworths. Find your sexual satisfaction with our toys and DVDs. Fleshlights–Satisfier Pro–Rabbits–Pipedream products–Wildfire–Pretty Love–Imtoy–Gvibes Shop 11 The Boulevard, 70 River Street, Ballina | 6686 2886

Winter is here but that doesn’t mean cover up in black and grey with highlights of red. Why would you do that when you have the choice of the rainbow? Introducing the Keshet label… Designed in Tasmania, the Keshet collection is super versatile and suited to all shapes and sizes. Their winter range is perfect for the northern rivers weather – made from 100 per cent viscose, the fabric is brushed for warmth but is never too heavy for those warmer winter days. Keshet styles are available at Amazon Fashions now, and more will arrive over winter. Of course there are other winter fashion labels too including Zali, Pure Hype and Caroline Morgan. Come into the store to see the full range. Amazon Fashions Open 9–5 weekdays and 9–3 on Saturdays 174 River Street, Ballina. | 6681 4299

ADULT SHOP

Shop 11 The Boulevard 70 River Street, Ballina 02 6686 2886

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Ballina As we know, Ballina has a lot of services that are not on offer in the Byron Shire. It is only a hop skip and jump down the highway. Next time you’re heading down to Ballina to go to a specialist or check out the gallery, leave a little extra time to take a stroll down River Street. It is worth the effort.

You’ll see on these pages that there are some tried-and-true family businesses who provide quality offerings that keep people coming back.

Find your feet at Wallace’s Finding the right pair of shoes can sometimes be a challenge, so let the staff at Wallace and Co make your shopping a breeze. With one-on-one service and fitting your feet will never be more fussed over.

Last-minute tours – book today, go tomorrow! Escape now with these exciting last-minute travel deals! Is it time for some spontaneous travel? Seize the day and escape winter! With our combination of Classic, Immerse Yourself and Deluxe Collections tours and additional tours added monthly, now really is the time to get away from normality. Save up to $250pp on last-minute tours to Asia with Wendy Wu Tours and in a matter of weeks you could find yourself walking the Great Wall, experiencing the majesty of the Taj Mahal or seeing sunrise over Angkor Wat, among many other bucket-list sites. Check out our last-minute travel deals so you can embrace this flash of wanderlust. However, be warned – these deals won’t last forever, so snap up your last-minute deals and call Ballina Cruise & Travel for details today! 71 River St, Ballina | 6686 3155

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Toys that last a lifetime At Play Forever Toys they understand the right toys will challenge, stimulate and inspire your child’s development without sacrificing the fun factor. Toys and games for all ages and stages are expertly chosen to bring about balance in learning through play for today’s digitally switched-on child. Polished concrete floors and beautifully crafted timber fixtures provide a perfect environment for browsing and immersing yourself in a toy store where the emphasis is on toys that last a lifetime, not just for the life of the child’s interest. Play Forever Toys Ballina Open Monday–Friday 9.30am–5pm Saturday 9am–1pm 157 River Street | 6686 4880

All the shoes at Wallace’s are hand picked and of the highest quality, well known brands that include Dr Marten’s, Birkenstock, Skechers, Frankie4 and RM Williams just to name few. Wallace’s won’t be beaten on price or quality. There is an extensive range of winter boots in store now ready for the cold weather, long or short boots in the most fashionable tans, browns and navy. Accessorise your new boots with an Akubra or Will and Bear hat, men’s and ladies’ styles and sizes available in a large range of styles and colours. With Splendour in the Grass fast approaching Wallace’s is fully stocked with Dr Marten’s 8-hole boots in black and brown. Open seven days for your shopping convenience. Make the short drive to beautiful Ballina, park free and let Wallace and Co look after your clothing and footwear needs. 109 River St, Ballina | 6686 2081

NowNEW in storeMENS winter boots, scarves, wraps andWINTER handbags

RANGE Frankie 4 Django & Juliette Dr Martens Skechers Zeta Taos We are excited to be now stocking Will and Bear Hats for men and women

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Property

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Property Insider

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All-round good guy, Gary Brazenor Gary Brazenor, an all-round good guy and agent at Bangalow Real Estate & Byron Hinterland Properties, has faced many challenges in his career – as have most who have forged a successful career and enjoyed a reputation for honesty and integrity.

‘One of the biggest challenges was that when Unique Estates disappeared from the northern rivers real estate landscape, so did the public records of the outstanding results that I achieved over my four years.’

O’Connor has 36 successful years in the industry, a wealth of industry knowledge, and has created a very stable, successful, friendly and approachable agency. The clients value her genuine, honest and enthusiastic approach. It couldn’t be a better fit for me and the stunning hinterland properties I am lucky to represent.’

Gary, however, is very pragmatic about that situation. ‘With multiple options I wanted to ensure the best fit for myself and the many loyal clients moving with me. Mary

Gary has actually been in real estate since 2000. That is when he moved from Sydney to Western Australia. It was a good move; not only did he build a successful real estate career but he met his lovely wife Jude there as well. You may know Jude from the

Brunswick Gym. Gary and Jude have two daughters, Sophie and Lola. When the girls were two and five the family hit the road and travelled for two and a half years. That is when they discovered and fell in love with the beauty and charm of the northern rivers landscape and its people. ‘This is a wonderful place to live. I have been able to build a career here; Jude loves running fitness classes at the gym; Sophie has just started at Cape Byron Steiner; and Lola is at Main Arm Public. We have made many friends and feel strongly connected to the community.’ Gary sponsors the Mullum Golf Club’s Open Golf tournament. ‘It’s such a great little club. It is great to be able to support them in this way. The day is always great fun.’ When asked what he considers his greatest achievements since he moved here he says, ‘Taking the bold step to leave my established clients and income selling city properties in Perth to start a new life for my family in the Byron Shire was a massive leap of faith that has been a wonderful move for us all. I am very proud of how as a family we have fitted in with this vibrant, eclectic supportive community.’

The Brazenor family, Gary, Jude, Sophie and Lola.

Gary says if anyone is looking for confidential real estate advice in a relaxed, casual environment without feeling pressure, then pop up to their lovely office at Bangalow Real Estate & Byron Hinterland Properties any time for a chat on the first-floor offices on the corner of Byron and Station Streets Bangalow.

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The only exclusive one way street in town, should produce one way capital growth for your investment, allowing you to enjoy one of the best seaside villages in Australia. • Retro with finesse 3 bedrooms • Polished timber floors • New kitchen with stone benches • Front and rear timber verandahs • 639m2 block with rear lane access • Double garage with rear lane access The potential & opportunities are endless! The one and only for sale in this one off location, don’t be the one to miss out, there can only be one buyer. Inspect Contact

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ljhooker.com.au All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided and interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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The over-50s ‘Pet friendly’ Palm Lake Resort Banora is located close to shopping centres and sports clubs. Resort amenities include swimming pool, indoor & outdoor bowls, croquet, snooker/pool & billiard tables, massage therapist, library and community hall. This immaculately presented, light and airy manufactured home has spacious open plan living areas with high raked cathedral ceilings. The home is located on a large block. At the rear of the home is a large covered and paved entertaining area with a low maintenance fully fenced garden making it ideal for your fourlegged companion. There are two good-sized carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans; master bedroom robe has mirror doors. The kitchen has a built-in Simpson oven/grill and ceramic cooktop with plenty of storage and bench space/work surfaces. The tiled bathroom comprises a large shower cabinet with bench seat and a good-sized vanity unit with a separate toilet. A garage with remote operated roller door adjoins the home, plus solar panels with an inverter have recently been installed. A ‘Pet Friendly’ resort.

23 Riverside Drive, West Ballina gives ample room for the caravan Well-kept two-storey home in a quiet Room for pool STCA and a studio STCA neighbourhood Kitchen has been renovated – large Inspect: Saturday 9.30–10.00am counter space and lots of natural light Auction: onsite 11am Saturday June 16 Open plan living style captures the Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 or uninterrupted views of the Richmond River Clayton Papillon 0474 922 599 Oversized covered balcony caters to seamless indoor/outdoor connection All bedrooms are spacious with three of the bedrooms fitting king size beds

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Property Dorroughby Farm

One of Lennox Head’s finest

Where Bush Meets Beach

235 Arthur Road, Corndale

22 Mackney Lane, Lennox Head

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Elevated on 15 acres on the fringes of Byron’s Hinterland & surrounded by some of Australia’s most beautiful rainforests, waterfalls, walking tracks & swimming holes - the setting is simply majestic Old world charm abounds with soaring 10ft ceilings, hardwood timber floors & is further accentuated by period fans in every room. Extensively renovated with a focus on coupling historic charm with modern functionality, this home epitomises ‘character living’. Living areas flow to verandahs & the farm style kitchen flows to the covered entertaining/BBQ area – perfect for alfresco dining overlooking the orchard & tennis court. The pool/guest house is close to the main house making it easy to cater for guests or a lucky teenager. Offering privacy, it is fully self-contained & open plan with a large modern kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet, spacious living area & equivalent space for two bedrooms. Open: By Appointment Contact: Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237 Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049 Bangalow Real Estate & Byron Hinterland Properties

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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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Elders Real Estate Brunswick Heads

www.brunswickheads.eldersrealestate.com.au

New Brighton 14 Strand Avenue $1,180,000 4 3 2

VIEW SATURDAY 11.30am – 12.00pm

Dramatic Price Reduction Motivated sellers reduce price to meet the market. Proudly positioned just one street back from the beach, this beautiful home is a leisurely stroll to Yum Yum Tree Cafe, general store, post office, bottle shop and weekly farmers markets. With pristine surf beaches across the street and Christmas Beach just down the road, enjoy sea breezes from the east facing timber deck and listen to the sounds of the sea from this impeccable beach-side home. • Built in 2012 by Paron & Philip • Features decorative stone work, high-pitched ceiling, modern open plan design, separate guest accommodation • Sunny kitchen well equipped with stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking and dishwasher • Attractive landscaped gardens, established hedges and native plants • Timber staircase, stunning polished timber floors plus large double lock up garage with internal access. • Easy walk to pet friendly dog beach • Solar hot water, rainwater plus town water Exceptional value, fantastic location and great return potential. View: Saturday 11.30am–12.00pm Contact: Fiona Crandell 0400 418 886

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Open for Inspection BANGALOW REAL ESTATE • 160 Koonyum Range Rd, Wilsons Creek. Sat 10–10.45am • 132 Upper Wilsons Creek Rd, Upper Wilsons Creek. Sat 11–11.45am

• 15 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 10–10.30am • 43 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 18 Booyong Court, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 50 Cowper Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 21 Kalemajere Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 6/9 Hazelwood Close, Suffolk Park. Sat 10– ELDERS BANGALOW 10.30am • 15 Meadows Close, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am • 3/23 Poinciana Street, Mullumbimby. Sat ELDERS BRUNSWICK HEADS 11–11.30am • 2/3 Bindaree Way, Ocean Shores. Thu 12.30–1pm, • 2/92 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am Sat 9–9.30am • 18 Coral Court, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 2 Jones Lane, Middle Pocket. Sat 10–10.30am • 21 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 11–11.30am • 2 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel. Sat 11–11.30am • 6/45 Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 45 Narooma Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 12– FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 21 Taylors Lane, Ewingsdale. Thu 10–10.30am, Sat 12.30pm • 79 Massinger Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm 12–12.30pm • 6a Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 21 Scotts Wood Grove, Mullumbimby. Thu • 22 Palm Lily Crescent, Bangalow. Sat 1–1.30pm 11–11.30am, Sat 11–11.30am • 45 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. Sat 1–1.30pm • 123 Yankee Creek Road, Mullumbimby. Thu • 2/43 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay. Sat 1–1.30pm 12–12.30pm, Sat 12–12.30pm • 5 Beachside Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 1.30–2pm • 11/30 Byron Street, Lennox Head. Thu 12– • 234 Binna Burra Road, Binna Burra. Sat 2–2.30pm 12.30pm • 36 Beachcomber Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 2.30–3pm • 853 Bangalow Road, Bangalow. Thu 1–1.30pm, • 5/37 Bottlebrush Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat Sat 12–12.30pm 3.30–4pm • 46 Greenfield Road, Lennox Head. Thu 1–1.30pm, Sat 10–10.30am FORSALEBYAGENT • 4 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. Thu 2–2.30pm, Sat • 16 Gardenia Ct, Mullumbimby. Sat 10.45–11.30am 11.30–12pm LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE • 30 Cedar Crescent, East Ballina. Thu 4–4.30pm, • 23 Riverside Drive, Ballina. Sat 9.30–10am Sat 10–10.30am • 2/13 Andrew Place, Lennox Head. Sat 10–10.30am • Lot 6, 155–159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. • 20/58 Armstrong St, Suffolk Park. 11–11.30am Fri 10–10.30am • 25 Killen Falls, Tintenbar. 11–11.30am • Lot 2/20 Azalea Street, Mullumbimby. Fri • 17 Ahern Circuit, Cumbalum. 1–1.30pm 11–11.30am • 2 Kirby Place, Cumbalum. 1.45–2.15pm • 106 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Fri 12–12.30pm • 1635–1651 Coolamon Scenic Drive, LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS Mullumbimby. Fri 12–12.30pm • 15 Natan Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 1–9/113 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Fri 1–1.30pm • 21 Palmer Avenue, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 58 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 9–9.30am • 5 Bower Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 12– • 31 Cemetery Road, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am 12.30pm • 17 Binya Place, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm • 94 Corkwood Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat • 36A Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 1– 9–9.30am 1.30pm • 46 Cowper Street, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 8 Hardy Avenue, Ocean Shores. Sat 1–1.30pm • 11/30 Byron Street, Lennox Head. Sat 9–9.30am

McGRATH BYRON BAY • 2 Bottlebrush Crescent, Suffolk Park. Wed 4–4.30pm, Sat 1–1.30pm • Lot 4, 43/31 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 2 Heritage Court, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 50 Shelley Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • Lot 5, 41/31 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10.30–11am • 2 Mackellar Court, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 34 Mia Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11.30–12pm • 14 Hakea Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBY • 10 Banksia Place, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.45am RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 3/1 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 7 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 124 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. 12–12.30pm • 3 Kanandah Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 1–1.30pm • 29 Natan Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 2–2.30pm

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LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE • 23 Riverside Drive, Ballina • 2/13 Andrew Place, Lennox Head McGRATH BYRON BAY • 2 Bottlebrush Crescent, Suffolk Park RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 30 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores

Auctions ELDERS BRUNSWICK HEADS • 2 Wilfred Place, Billinudgel. Sat 16 June 11.30am onsite. FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 4 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. 2 June 12pm. Guide $695,000–$750,000 • 14 Clavan Street, Ballina. Sat 30 June 11am • 6a Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay. 30 June 11am. Guide $720,000–$790,000 LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE • 23 Riverside Drive, Ballina. Sat 16 June • 2/13 Andrew Place, Lennox Head. 7 July

ELDERS BRUNSWICK HEADS • 13 Goolara Court, Ocean Shores • 20 Kolora Way, Ocean Shores • 1 Glendale Crescent, Ocean Shores FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 6a Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay. Guide $720,000–$790,000 • 21 Scotts Wood Grove, Mullumbimby. $1,250,000–$1,350,000 • 49 Fig Tree Lane, Myocum. $2,300,000– $2,500,000 • 21 Kalemajere Drive, Suffolk Park. • 17/11–19 Cooper Street, Byron Bay. $490,000– $530,000 • 6 Wollongbar Street, Byron Bay. $1,750,000 plus GST KATRINA BEOHM REAL ESTATE • 22 River Street, New Brighton. $3,500,000

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Flavours of Lennox 2018 – a competitive cooking event Now in its sixth year, Flavours of Lennox is staged as a mini-event at the Love Lennox Festival. It is organised by volunteers and members of the Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce. The mini-event has been designed and implemented in order to expose local eateries to new customers, both locals and holidaymakers. The Love Lennox Festival and its fame have travelled far beyond our local area, bringing in extra visitors to the Festival and town who otherwise may have not have travelled here during the cooler months. The mini-event of Flavours of Lennox captures the interest of these visitors and allows them to sample different cuisines and foods produced in Lennox, which they may have not been able to try in their short stay.

Saturday 2nd June at the Love Lennox Festival and will finish by 1pm. Approximately 15–20 participating restaurants and food providers will prepare a ‘flavour’ – not a meal. This same ‘flavour’ will be what they are selling to festival-goers on the day, priced between $5 and $10.

Williams St Cafe and Bar will be serving up Banh mi, a Vietnamese baguette with smoked pulled pork, pickled carrot, cucumber, coriander, shallots, peanut nam jim, and aioli.

Changing it up this year!

No longer just a people’s choice award, this year Flavours of Lennox will be run as Masterchef-style event. Four renowned judges will taste up to 15 flavours from Lennox eateries. The judges are: Sam Morton (Morto) – the head chef of the Three Blue Ducks Sarah McGror – Food Blogger at Get Forked And Fly

Gray Stockdale – The Stockpot Kitchen, Bangalow Richard Tuohy – Byron Bay Cacao

Volunteers on the day will escort chefs to the judging stage where they will introduce their flavour and hand it to the judges for tasting and judging.

An MC and a judges’ host will run the event.

Judging starts at approximately 11am. Four flavours judged every 10 The judges’ decision will be final, and announced on the day, with a trophy awarded. minutes. Scores tallied. Three finalists and one winner Last year’s winner was Lex Thai. announced. Trophy awarded In addition to the professional food judges, at 12.45pm. there will be a People’s Choice award given Judges will be introduced to out to the winner of Best Flavour, as decided one another prior to event, by an online vote by the Festival visitors. and will agree on a scoring system. The competitive cooking event starts at 11am

Visit Bun Coffee Roastery Unit 15–17, 1A Banksia Drive, Byron Bay, to fuel your creativity by repurposing a hessian coffee sack.

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Ballina RSL Club

New Menu Out Now!

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

Spanner Crab Spaghettini Grilled Soy, Sesame Tofu Burger Salad of Seared Rare Beef Bangalow Pork Gyoza Char-grilled Moreton Bay Bug

Some of our new dishes include...

Wharf Bar & Restaurant

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

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

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

Fishheads

Targa Modern European

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

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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

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

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Legend Pizza

BYRON BAY

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

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on

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St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

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

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

Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. Sun: 5pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426 www.stelmodining.com

Barrio Byron Bay

Finn Poke Restaurant

A 5-minute drive from Byron Bay, Barrio eatery

at Habitat brings together the local community Mon–Wed 7am–3pm; in a relaxed environment for all-day dining. Thur–Sat 7am–9pm Wood-fired oven, charcoal grill, veges, meat, fish, 1 Porter Street, salads and St Ali coffee. North Byron Eat in or take-away No reservations. Bookings www.barriobyronbay.com.au over 8 email: gather@ @barriobyronbay barriobyronbay.com.au

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

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

The Hideout Cafe Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week from 7.30am

Success Thai

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

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

Luscious Foods

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

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

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

6685 7502 IG - @slomojoes

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

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

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

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

11 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay

6680 7418 @nobonesbyronbay

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

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

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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

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!

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.

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The Italian Byron Bay

Treehouse on Belongil

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

Harvest

Gourmet burgers created by chefs

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

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

NEWRYBAR

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.

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

Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

MULLUMBIMBY

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

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods

LENNOX HEAD

The Empire

Food & Cocktails Open 7 days from 5pm

• 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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DAILY HAPPY HOUR FROM 3 TILL 5 PM

No Bones

Hawaiian and Japanese flavours Signature Poke Bowls

Happy Chilli Garden

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

Fresh Healthy Delicious

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

NEW WINTER MENU AT THE ROCKS! Join us at the Rocks on Lawson for some delicious winter warmers! Fresh, locally sourced breakfast and lunch available. Enliven the senses with a cup of Byron Bay coffee, or nutritional breakfast smoothie! Fully licensed café, with a range of cocktails, beer and smoothies. Cosy indoor and heated outdoor seating available.

The Rocks @ Aquarius

Slo-mo Joes

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.

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

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

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MULLUM UNEARTHED! MULLUMIMBY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN EVENT MANAGEMENT AND IN CREATING EVENTS THAT BENEFIT YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR REGION HAVE COME TOGETHER TO CREATE MULLUM UNEARTHED! – A COMPETITION THAT SHOWCASES OUR LOCAL MUSICAL TALENT. OLIVER ARTHURANDREWS IS ONE OF THE ORGANISERS; HE SPOKE WITH THE ECHO.

THE CHARISMATIC HARRY JAMES ANGUS BRINGS HIS SHOW STRUGGLE WITH GLORY TO HOME GROUND THIS WEEK. THE EXPLOSIVE TRUMPET-PLAYING SINGER FROM THE CAT EMPIRE HAS BEEN TOURING THE COUNTRY PLAYING HOUSE CONCERTS AKA PARLOUR GIGS TO CREATE A VERY DIFFERENT ATMOSPHERE FOR HIS SOLO SHOW. WHEN HE BRINGS THE SHOW HOME THIS TIME, IT’S ONSTAGE WITH SOME OF AUSTRALIA’S FINEST JAZZ SOLOISTS AND A VOCAL CHORUS. Harry, how did the parlour gigs go? You must have had a few crackers by now. What were the highlights? They’re all good, all so different really. I played in living rooms filled with expensive sculptures and in patchy share-house backyards, penthouse apartments, farms, empty shops, for Christians, petrolheads, hippies, lawyers, kids’ birthday parties… sometimes it’s VB and Samboy chips, sometimes it’s champagne and a private chef, sometimes it’s fruit juice and smarties. All nice people, all music lovers. Why did you choose ancient Greek mythology as inspiration for Struggle with Glory? From the muse Polyhymnia we get the root of the word hymn. Inspire is from the Latin, meaning to fill with breath, breath also being the root for spirit. So of course you don’t choose your inspiration; if you are lucky (or often

unlucky) you are visited by one of the nine muses, and your pen is quickened or your heart is fired as they breathe their spirit into you, as Athena breathed life into the clay that Prometheus formed humans out of (pretty much the same story as God and Adam in the Bible.)

What is it about the gospel-style call and response that worked for the stories?

What are some of the stories you tell?

How do you take the show to stage in a bigger setting?

They are mainly love stories, but kind of messed-up ones usually and perhaps more true to the tangle between love and power than a lot of what has been told since. The story of Persephone and her abduction by Hades, of Selene and her eternally sleeping shepherd, Eos and her ancient cicada, Achilles and his epic rage after the death of his lover Patroclus, Odysseus and his longing for home, and the Minotaur alone in his labyrinth, robbed of his senses, craving human flesh.

Because the stories are so similar to Bible stories, in their simplicity, bold strokes, and archetypal content, it’s just a good fit. You don’t need much to tell the story. Plus, it’s similar to a Greek chorus I suppose, chiming in all the time.

Add a few more musicians… turn it up. Not that much has to change really. What should people expect for the upcoming show? Lots of beautiful harmonies. Killer instrumental soloists. Nice warm old-time jazz and gospel. All the aforementioned stuff about Greek myths. Harry James Angus plays the Mullum Civic Hall on Friday at 8pm. Tix www.redsquaremusic.com.au.

What was the inspiration for Mullum Unearthed? Mullum Unearthed was initially inspired by the Byron Shire Council’s Small Changes Grant, which encouraged us to design an event that would benefit youth in the Shire while also entertaining the broader community. Money raised from ticketing will also be donated to the local Chrysalis program, a risk-prevention program for teenage girls in the Shire. How have you put the project together? We have been working on the project since September last year, beginning with the grant application, followed by seeking extra sponsorship from the community, refining our vision of the event, creating our website and a poster seeking auditions. What skills are you learning along the way? A lot about event management, council approvals, risk assessments, PR and grant applications. Can you see yourself in event management ? What is your dream job? No; however, I have had fun along the way and cherish the fact that I have this experience in case a future opportunity comes calling. If you had endless money for the budget, how would you stage the Unearthed comp? Really spicing up the Mullumbimby High School hall would be great. Can you tell me about the comp? Categories, prizes etc? The competition will consist of performances by bands of musicians between ages of 12 and 18 from three local high schools. The Community Voted prize is a day in Garret Kato Productions studio, recording and mixing. The Sponsor Judged prizes are 1st: SCU session of recording + $500 voucher for Byron Music; 2nd: $300 voucher for Byron Music; 3rd: $200 voucher for Byron Music. ESP have donated a surfboard, which will be a lucky door prize. How are you going to choose the winner? The community will each be able to vote for their favourite band. A panel of four judges from the sponsors of the event will select the winners of the second category. What should we expect on the night? A friendly community atmosphere of music lovers of all ages, some very exciting acts comprising talented local youth, and, most importantly, yummy food for sale. Mullum Unearthed | Mullumbimby High School Hall | Friday 15 June Tix are pre-purchased $5 at Santos in Mullum, Byron Music, Valiant Music in Brunswick Heads or $10 on the door on the night.

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LIVEMUSIC MULLUM MUSIC FESTIVAL

Celebrating its 11th year, Mullum Music Festival’s lineup will include Nigerian Tuareg guitarist and songwriter ‘The Sultan of Shred’, Bombino, with his band. Joining Bombino for the first announcement are Afro-Caribbean dub maestro Mad Professor, Jamaican jazz-on-dub soulstress Jah9, Australian folk/electronica singer/songwriter Gordi, Japan’s ministers of superheavy funk Osaka Monaurail, Irish electro-folk duo Saint Sister, uplifting gospel-blues ‘Sacred Steel’ outfit the Turner Brown Band, New Guinea-born hip-hop neo-soul artist Kaiit along with duo Hat Fitz and Cara and troubadour Jordie Lane – with more to come! Taking place over 15–18 November, Mullum Music Festival is a wholetown event. Mullum Music Festival is an opportunity to hear incredible musicians from across the world up close and intimate. Mullum Music Festival is a grassroots success story that has its dancing feet firmly planted in the local community. Earlybird tix on sale now at mullummusicfestival.com.

A NUDGE FOR THE HOMELESS Winter’s best warm-up is a dance with the Cunning Stunts before their winter break! All profits from the FUNdraising at the 3rd June Nudge Nudge Wink Wink event will help to make things toastier for You Have a Friend. Solely dedicated to supporting the homeless, marginalised, single parents and their children, You Have a Friend are a 100 per cent not-for-profit organisation (no-one is paid). Taking no funding from any governments, the charity provides more than 300 meals plus fruit/vegetables and grocery items each week on the streets in areas such as Tweed Heads, Coolangatta, Murwillumbah, Chinderah, Wooyung, Mt Warning and Uki. DJs Lady Sarah and Miss L will be kicking the afternoon off raising the heat with their flowing beats. Increasing the temperature the Cunning Stunts resident DJs Lord Sut & Dale Stephen will ensure your dancing is hot to trot as they drop vinyl that will titillate your senses and lift your temperature. Bringing the night to a feverish close with his all-vinyl set, is international DJ and respected member of Byron Bay’s dance music scene Captain Kaine. www. cunningstunts.com.au.

THE HICKS TRINITY Lismore City Hall is set for a massive night of music with Hussy Hicks and UK soul rockers Z-Star Trinity on Saturday. You’ll want to take this opportunity to catch them and discover why Julz Parker was just voted Top 3 Bluesfest guitarist and was called ‘one of Australia’s most creative guitar players’ by Australian Musician Magazine. Hussy Hicks also just won Album of the Year at the Gold Coast Music Awards for their latest release On The Boundaries. Kicking off their 5th Australian tour, award-winning international artist Zee Gachette will set the stage alight with her trio, Z-Star Trinity. Zee’s inimitable talent for improvising onstage is simply exhilarating to watch and she takes her audience on a rollercoaster ride of high-octane modern blues, psyche rock, folk’n’funk. Rhythms magazine wrote, ‘Within seconds, it was apparent comparisons between Zee Gachette and Jimi Hendrix, Prince and Nina Simone were no exaggeration’. Show at 7.30pm. Tix at lismorecityhall.com.au

AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR IN MULLUM UBUNTU – the choir that stars former singers, musicians and dancers from the African Children’s Choir – visit Australia for a second time with a show in Mullumbimby! Touring the world as small children they graced the stages of Carnegie Hall and the London Palladium performing for US presidents, Nobel Prize winners and celebrities. These talented 18–20-year-olds are poised to fulfil their promise of making a difference in their own villages. Before they prepare for university on their journey to become Uganda’s future leaders they are thrilled to share with Australia how their African dreams are becoming a reality through this inspirational tour. They will be supported by local choirs and kids from Cape Byron Steiner School, The Pocket and Brunswick Heads public schools, and everyone is welcome to come to a pre-concert workshop where we will learn two songs to sing together at the Ubuntu Concert. This will be on Monday 11 June, 2pm till 5pm at Brunswick Heads Public School. All welcome. Presented with the help of sponsorship from African Leaf. Mullumbimby Civic Hall on Thurs 14 June, 7pm. Tix on try booking.

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He takes my phone number and tells me in a smarmy voice, ‘I have to go now because I am going to ring the lift company’. We wait. He rings back and tells us that he has rung OTIS and they’ll be there in 40 minutes. Are you fucking kidding?

I say, ‘Well I’m pregnant and the baby’s head’s just engaged’. The guy is a humourless dick and says, ‘Well I’ll call the police’. I say I’m joking. He hangs up. We never hear from him again. In the next 70 minutes we are in the lift he doesn’t ring to tell us the ETA of the lift engineer. He doesn’t check into see if we are okay. He doesn’t ask who the other people in the lift are. If you ask people to name their top 10 fears I can pretty well He’s probably in our rooms going through our bags. guarantee that getting stuck in a lift would be one of them. It’s certainly one of mine. The idea that you are suddenly confined to I decide we should lie on the floor. I’ve seen people do that a small airless space with a bunch of strangers with no visibility in movies. I am glad there are four of us because if it were a to the outside world is the stuff of nightmares. It’s like being in full lift I would have gone postal by now. So we lie down. It’s a slightly larger cube-shaped coffin. Just add fire or water filling cooler down there. We exchange names. Kelsey has chocolate. We laugh about having to make it last but I kind of think it the cavity and you have the perfect hideous death. mightn’t be that funny. Her daughter Sarah is clearly nervous. The other night I got trapped in a lift. I am glad to say that for Actually I think we were all nervous. someone who suffers from claustrophobia and a generalised anxiety that makes me mildly panicky a lot of the time, I I FaceTime our ordeal. It makes us laugh, telling the story to handled myself pretty well. So this is how it happened. I was other people outside helps make if feel like an adventure and in Melbourne and had just finished a full day of MCing the frankly it was reassuring having people communicate with CHARGE Association of Australasia conference. It was 5.30 and us from the other side. If we died in there at least we’d have I had an hour to go back to my room, have a shower and then a story on my timeline. I’d probably finally go viral. If we did lie naked looking at the ceiling (my mindlessness practice) die I joked that we would be easy to identify because our before I was required to return downstairs where I was hosting conference lanyards acted as ‘toe tags’ for whoever was first on the scene. a talent night.

FEEL LIKE A LIFT?

CHARGE, by the way, is an acronym for a genetic disorder that affects the heart, hearing, sight, and digestive system of an individual, resulting in numerous complex conditions. I am in the lift with three people from the conference, a volunteer, a mum and her young adult daughter. We chat pleasantly and wait for that comforting BING noise lifts make when they deliver you to your floor. There was no bing. Instead the lift started hopping downwards in strange dropping movements. It was a bit like the Aussie dollar. It went up, it went down, and then it stalled. After pushing the Open Doors button 20 times it became evident it was time to push the button I have always dreaded. The one with the phone on it. I push it. It rings through the building and echoes in the lift. Nothing. I do it again, but hold it longer. A phone rings and I get a recorded message.

Kelsey’s husband called the fire department. We get word from Facebook that there’s a fire truck outside. I’m excited now. I’m going to be rescued by fireman. Talk about ticking the bucket list. I get the girls to pretend to be unconscious so we get mouth to mouth. But the firies can’t open the door either. There goes my big rescue by a hero-with-an-axe fantasy. They drop us to the basement and then pull it open a crack to let some air in because its so bloody hot in that lift now and the air is stale. The carbon dioxide is making us hysterical.

Our rescuer says, ‘Are you okay in there? We can’t open the lift but the lift mechanic will be here in 15 minutes. We’re trying to save the door.’ I’m like ‘Fuck the door’. I say, ‘We’re hot’. The fireman says, ‘So am I’. Actually he doesn’t. I’m delirious. What When you push the button you want a person. I’m feeling he actually says is even more provocative; he says, ‘You can a little stressed so I push again. Another recorded message. take off your clothes’. Wow. I’m like, ‘You first’. I assume someone is dealing with our situation so we wait. Nothing. So I push the button in for a long time. Finally a voice I have to pee. I’m looking at Kelsey’s handbag: it’s nice and open. Leanne, Kelsey, Sarah and I huddle together on the cuts in: it’s someone from reception. floor. This is getting ridiculous. I’m worried. I’m running out of The first thing he says to me is, ‘Stop pushing the button’. I’m jokes. I won’t be able to keep the morale up for much longer. like Fuck you buddy, you only answered because I wouldn’t I’ve already lay on my back with my legs spread up against the stop. He then asks my name, my room number, how many doors joking that it was the only way I could take in air. people. He doesn’t ask anyone else’s name. The only thing I’ve got left is getting nude and Sarah’s already He has a conference in his hotel with people with significant stripped down to her undies. Ninety minutes later the fricking health issues and he doesn’t ask. He’s an idiot. I decide that, lift guy turns up and we stumble into the basement into the but as we need his help I just answer the questions he asks. arms of two very hunky firemen. Oh I do love a happy ending!

OUTLAWS & COSMIC COWBOYS Sara Tindley is back for Miss Amber and Stukulele’s UKE NIGHT with a plethora of guests presenting the May songbook – Outlaws and Cosmic Cowboys. There are songs from Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt, The Highwaymen and more presented by an amazing band with Ash Bell plus local legends Steve Gibert, Phil Levy, Diego Zaragoza, Justin Bannister, Rod Coe and Jason Caspen. A big night of countrified strumming and singing. Bring your uke or just enjoy the show. Thursday from 6.30pm. Tix $12.50 ($2.50 kids) at the door!

IT’S A MYSTERY

Featuring special guests

After the last three years touring with his band in the US, Chad Wilkins is back in the Shire with the recent release of his newest record Incredible Mystery Part 1. Spanning many genres from reggae to folk to beatbox/ukulele orchestral vibes, this new release is his third collection of heartcentred anthems. Chad comes to Mullumbimby to showcase these new tunes, as well as some well-loved Chad Wilkins classics, in a stripped-back, candlelit atmosphere. WeMove Studio in Mullumbimby on Sunday at 7.30pm. $15 on the door.

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TOSH TRIBUTE Andrew Tosh is the son of Peter Tosh and the nephew of reggae singer Bunny Wailer. Andrew has strong vocal resemblance to his late father. Tosh was exposed to the music of his father’s group The Wailers from an early age. His first recording session was in 1985 and resulted in the single Vanity Love. After his father was shot dead in 1987, he performed two songs at his funeral, Jah Guide and Equal Rights. He moved on to work with producer Winston Holness on his debut album Original Man on ROHIT Records. This was followed in 1989 by a second album, Make Place For The Youth, which was recorded in the United States. He toured with The Wailers Band in 1991. In 2004, he recorded an album of songs by his father, Andrew Sings Tosh: He Never Died. / In 2007, he was working on his fourth studio album, Focus. In 2010 he released an acoustic album dedicated to his father, Legacy An Acoustic Tribute to Peter Tosh produced by himself, his girlfriend Dawn Simpson and legendary Handel Tucker. The album features a duet with Andrew and Kymani Marley, a rendition of Lessons in My Life and song entitled I Am, which features Bunny Wailer. In 2011, he announced that he was working on a new album titled Eye to Eye, / released in 2012. Andrew Tosh is bringing his Son To Father tribute tour to Byron Bay Brewery this Sunday. Tix on oztix.com.au with show starting at 7pm.

THERE’S NOTHING A HOMETOWN LOVES MORE THAN ONE OF THEIR OWN RETURNING TO SHARE THEIR TALENT. SYDNEY-DWELLING ONETIME BELLINGEN BOY SINGER/ SONGWRITER JACK CARTY BRINGS THE LOVE BACK TO BELLO THIS YEAR FOR BELLO WINTER MUSIC. Glenn Wright, Bello Festival director, described you as more of a painter than a songwriter. Obviously he’s not being literal in using those words so can you tell us what you think he may mean, how may your artistic style be seen as like a painter do you think? That’s interesting! I don’t want to put words in Glenn’s mouth, but I can only guess it has something to do with the fact that I’ve always been really into lyrics – creating a world and filling it with things and characters. I think that requires a fair bit of imagery and there is a certain craft to it where you can communicate a whole picture without all the info – like a Monet painting or something… You grew up in Bellingen. What was it like growing up in Bellingen and do you think your childhood was similar to that of kids growing up in other small regional towns around Australia? Bellingen was an amazing place to grow up and I feel incredibly lucky to have had such a gentle, interesting and expansive start to life. I think I more or less knew how lucky we all were at the time, but I also felt a bit confined at times – because you knew everybody, once they had you pegged a certain way it was hard to get out from under that. I’ve never been anywhere else just like Bellingen. I think it’s a unique place and so we must have had a unique experience in some sense. Having said that, I still loved Silverchair, played sport on the weekends and wanted to move to the big city when I grew up, just like most other smalltown kids my age. You have said music and community have been the two constants in your life so far. How have these influenced the direction your music has taken? I think they influence one and other all the time. I met and bonded with almost all of my best friends, and even my wife, through music! They inspire and teach me a lot, which leads to more musical adventures, which leads to new friends and new inspiration – and on and on… What’s it like being on the road – is it anything like the stories people hear from the early days of rock’n’roll touring? Haha! I guess that depends on what sort of stories you’re hearing! It’s been a dream come true for me to travel the world playing music. It’s heaps of fun and good for the soul. There is a lot more waiting around than most people realise, and I drink more coffee than beer – but other than that it’s exactly like whatever you have heard. ;-)

JAWS TO JURASSIC GETS HOTA Can you tell us where the poetry and playfulness in your new album Hospital Hill come from? Where did the concept and idea for the approach for this album originate? Like I said, I’ve always been really into lyrics. A song can be melodically beautiful with interesting production but if the lyric isn’t there I’m probably not going to fall in love with it, but I’d also think I’m getting a little less earnest as I get older and taking myself a little less seriously and I think that is definitely coming through in the music. Writing the songs and the arrangements together with Gus Gardinder (my best mate and collaborator on Hospital Hill) was a big part of this, too. A string quartet can be so expressive and run the gauntlet from epic, moving and cinematic to schmaltzy; we wanted to make use of all of that. We’ve been making music together for years (Gus played bass on three of my four albums before this, alongside his work with Papa vs Pretty, Montaigne, Jarryd James etc) and have wanted to make a collaborative record with a string quartet for years. Gus’s arrangements are amazing! It’s been incredible to watch him work. So what’s on the horizon for Jack Carty? More touring coming up, another album? Hospital Hill comes out worldwide on 1 June and we’ll be touring it all year from then on, across the UK, Australia and Europe. I’m really excited about it! Hospital Hill by Jack Carty and Gus Gardiner is released on 1 June. Jack and Gus will perform at Rous Mill Hall on Saturday 7 July and at Bello Winter Music 12–15 July. For tix go to www.bellowintermusic.com

Join Queensland Symphony Orchestra at HOTA for a night of exceptional music by five-times Academy and 23-times Grammy award winner John Williams. From the soundtracks of major movies including Star Wars, Superman, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Schindler’s List, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Hook, Indiana Jones and others. Performed under the stars at HOTA’s spectacular outdoor stage, this is an open-air, live-concert experience not to be missed. Saturday 16 June at HOTA 6.30pm. Tix at hota.com.au $20–50

RIGHT TOWN FOR WANDERERS Adelaide’s Wanderers undertake a national tour for their latest offering Off My Back, seeing the band venture deeper with their undeniable groove, a driving beat and vocals that are reminiscent of the Motown era. 2017 was a big year for the band, starting it off with a new EP, then with multiple Australian tours, playing shows in London, Edinburgh and Berlin and finishing it off with winning SA’s Best Blues / Roots band at the SA Music Awards. The first single since their 2017 EP Something for a Distraction, this fresh track was laid down during recording sessions in January 2018 at Adelaide’s new Wundenberg Studios with engineer Jackson Barclay. Taking their soulful, layered tunes from the studio and onto the stage, it’s Off My Back that truly translates to the broadest audience to date for the band. With proof in their broad appeal and live abilities via live Baked Goods clip last month of their unreleased crowd pleaser What About It, the clip showcases lead singer Dusty Stephensen’s incredible vocal range, with the groove and drive from drummer Matt Birkin and the duo’s backing band. At the Hotel Great Northern on Saturday. 9pm – free entry.

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SECRET PARLOUR AT CLUB MULLUM

On Saturday 9 June, Club Mullum will transform into The Secret Parlour. It’s a wild and wonderful night of dark cabaret, featuring gypsy swing band Out of Range, El Bari flamenco and showgirl troupe Class Act Creative. Dress up and join the fun. ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A CABARET STAR YOURSELF? Secret Parlour’s showgirls, Class Act Creative, are holding a 90-minute dance workshop on the same day. Learn the moves and finesse of a cabaret star from these internationally acclaimed dancers. Book a seat or table or find out more at www.guiltypleasures-shows.com.

GETTING REGIONAL DIRECTORS ONSCREEN Aspiring directors across Australia have the opportunity to get closer to achieving their career dreams by spending two days with Walkley Award-winning documentary filmmaker Anna Broinowski (Forbidden Lies) and multi-award-winning drama director Ana Kokkinnos (Pulse) who will both present at Screenworks’ Directing Intensive being held at Linneaus Estate on 7 and 8 July. There are only 12 places available for early career screen directors and, to be eligible for the Intensive, applicants must have some experience directing content for screen. Application deadline 12 June | www.screenworks.com.au.

TO LENNOX WITH LOVE Lennox Head is having a party and everyone is invited! Yes it’s music, culture, markets and fab street food all celebrating beach culture in an incredibly chilled-out family-friendly atmosphere. Discover art and craft stalls, be entertained by popup street performers and the popular Dogs of Lennox dog show. In another tent, watch a Masterchef-style competitive food event called Flavours of Lennox. See more in Good Life about this (page 29). Music has been organised by Tintenbar Upfront; there’s a Skateboard Gromfest at the skatebowl. Plenty of activities to entertain the little kids too, including a petting zoo, and what little kid doesn’t love the thrill of sitting in the front seat of a fire truck? (I like it too, but I like the fireman to still be on the seat.) The Love Lennox Festival is a celebration of everything you love about Lennox Head – beautiful beaches, family ambience, superb quality food and drinks, chic boutiques, great music and exciting entertainment for all, with special events for the kids. Saturday Lennox Head main street.

PUB POETRY Writers at the Rails return to the poetry stage at the Rails this Sunday with special feature: writer, journo, uke player, comedian… and poet S Sorrensen. The much-loved wordsmith was recently in action co-compering the Nimbin MardiGrass Hemp Olympics, something that’s become rather a cult event. Along with S there will be open and invited readings, some original songs and a poetry slam. Show starts Sunday at 2pm. Free entry.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

SHAI SHRIKI & LUKA LESSON Local poet and local musician team up again for a night of music, poetry, and connection. The talented singer/songwriter, guitar and oud player Shai Shriki and internationally respected wordsmith Luka Lesson, fresh from his collaboration with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, come together for the second time only to create a powerful event of storytelling and musical meanderings at the Byron Theatre inside the Byron Bay Cultural Centre this Saturday. The first time these two powerful artists collaborated they won the hearts (and a standing ovation) from the sold-out crowd, sharing songs and stories from across the Mediterranean and beyond. Don’t miss this encore performance of their special creative connection. Tix are $20–27 at byroncentre.com.au. Show starts at 8pm.

LEARN TO COVER How does a design happen? How does the raw manuscript travel through the many, many discussions in a publishing house before it shows up in a bookstore? Join WH Chong, one of Australia’s foremost cover designers, for this practical and educational workshop that will teach you how to design a book cover. WH Chong is one of Australia’s foremost cover designers, winner of multiple awards, and is an inductee in the Book Designers Hall of Fame. Chong’s exhibition Everything Changes is now showing at Lone Goat Gallery until 13 June, with a special artists’ reception 4–6pm this Saturday. But to do the workshop go to lonegoatgallery.com.

FROM WOY WOY TO WOYZECK Woyzeck was one of the first plays I properly studied when I was at university. This unfinished work holds a sinister sad darkness, an existential awkwardness, something that has inspired filmmakers such as the great Werner Hertzog and many other theatre practitioners along the way. Georges Buchner began writing Woyzeck when he was just 22 years old, just two years before his death. The play is considered the ‘first ever working-class tragedy’ as well as the first very ‘truly modern drama’. ShearTheatrix, the theatre troupe from Shearwater, have developed the play organically into an exploration of the exploitation of the poor rather than the story of a crime of passion. ‘We try to express the tragedy of this poetically, through different styles of performance and movement, inspired by Pina Bausch, the evocative music of Tom Waits, the theatre techniques of Bertolt Brecht’s Epic Theatre as well as a symbolic set.’ ShearTheatrix presents Woyzeck by Georges Buchner. The play will preview on Friday 8 June, followed by two more performances on Tuesday 12 June and Wednesday 13 June at 7pm. Tix available at the front office 6684 3223. $12 or $8 concession.

Our annual World Environment Day Festival is on this Sunday at Knox Park in Murwillumbah. Promoting sustainability and protection of the natural environment and encouraging people to care for the environment by providing the information, resources and encouragement to reduce our environmental footprint. The festival will include presentations, demonstrations, stalls with local community groups, schools and sustainable businesses, environmental art, children’s activities, speakers’ space, musical entertainment and delicious food. Performing on the day is Shai Shriki and Band playing uptempo Eastern European Gypsy melodies, Middle Eastern, Latin and original songs. Out of Range present their quirky cabaret, swing, gypsy, roots and balkan beats. Environmental Law expert Sue Higginson will be speaking, along with Jeremy Tager, a consultant for Friends of the Earth Emerging Tech Project and the chair of the Tweed Water Alliance. Author of The Activists Handbook: A Step by Step guide to Participatory Democracy Aidan Rickets will be speaking along with lawyer and Alternative Prime Minister, Mark Swivel, who will be launching his killer 10-point plan for a Country Worth Living In. Renewable energy will be showcased by the Tyalgum Energy Project solar trailer producing power from the sun on the day, electric bikes, stalls by Enova Energy, the northern riversbased community-owned electricity retailer Sunbeam Solar, Stop Adani groups, Zero Emission Tweed, Let’s Waste Less, Northern Rivers Guardians and other local environmental protection groups. 10am–3pm | FREE

ROCKY HORROR REVISITED When the Brunswick Picture House first brought this camp classic screening to Bruns two years ago, tickets flew out the door and the stage was packed with some truly beautifully dressed contenders. And now Rocky Horror Picture Show is back for TWO screenings! And in true Brunswick Picture House style, this will be much more than just a screening! A true social phenomenon and audience-interactive experience that has transcended its place in cinematic history – it was called ‘tasteless, plotless and pointless’ upon its release – we think it’s time you all brought out the fishnets, corsets, knee-highs and glitter from your closets, or simply a cheeky smile and a glint in your eye. If you are so inclined, there will be prizes for best dressed each night! So don’t dream it… BE IT! Friday and Saturday at 7pm. $16 / 12

HMS PINAFORE Jaime Sheehan is set to make her directorial debut with Ballina Players, in their next p ro d u c t i o n , HMS Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullivan, with Warwick Binney and Marie Caldwell as musical directors. This is not your traditional HMS Pinafore, this version being updated and made much more into a comedy to showcase the talents of Simon Gallaher and Jon English, by ESSGEE productions who conquered Australia and New Zealand by touring a trilogy of Gilbert & Sullivan productions in the mid-to-late 1990s. For Ballina Players the trio are played by: Candace Baldwin (who appeared in their 2017 production The Marvellous Wonderettes ); Lee Millward (who in 2017 played the part of the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat ); and Karen Goodsell (in her first major role after appearing as Mrs Correy in Mary Poppins last year). The three girls have been working extremely hard to perfect the tight harmonies while dancing to the tricky choreography. HMS Pinafore opens on Friday night 15 June and runs through until 1 July at Ballina Players Theatre, 24 Swift St. Tix are at ballinaplayers.com.au.

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COMEDIAN JONATHAN ATHERTON HAS BEEN THRILLING PUNTERS WITH HIS FAST-TRACKED LINGUISTIC ROLLER COASTER THROUGH CULTURE AND CONVENTION FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES. HE’S CARVED A UNIQUE CAREER, LEAVING THE COMPETITIVE AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY BEHIND AND SPENDING 10 YEARS DEVELOPING AN ASIAN COMEDY SCENE. JONATHAN IS HEADING OVER TO EDINBURGH THIS YEAR TO TELL THE STORY OF HIS UNIQUE CULTURAL JOURNEY. You have a brilliant, agile mind. What made you find your way to comedy? What do you feel about comedy that fits an out-of-the-box thinker like yourself? An agile mind is like a fast car. Without a map it can just get you lost quicker. I was first cajoled on to the stage in 1993 at the Maleny Folk Festival by the late great Mook Hanley. Me, with a bag of travel tales, and a bunch of Nimbin poets and comics… including your good self. I was hooked after that. You have a talent for language and understanding culture. Do you think this was something seeded as a child? Where did your passion for culture and for language start? I spent my early years in New York. My dad was a foreign correspondent and our neighbourhood was a UN enclave. I was speaking a half-dozen languages at the age of three. The neural-linguistic pathways were highly activated and remain open to this day. You have performed shows in five different language. How does what you do change from language to language? Well, apart from the fact that wordplay is lost in translation, you have to consider what subject matter and attitude are appropriate in a particular language. You have to take into account discourse strategy, not simply translation. German is by far the most difficult language for the comedian. The problem is simply grammatical. The verb comes at the end of the sentence where the ‘reveal’ happens in comedy. So the classic comedy structure cannot be achieved. With Germans you’re better off telling funny stories involving engineering. As a performer how important is it to retain your ‘edge’? How do you do it? It’s vital for everyone, not just performers. The trick is to stay in the eternal now. We need to embrace new experiences, challenge our own beliefs. Otherwise we stagnate. In performance terms I manage to find the edge by falling off it and then clawing back. You seem to have nine lives, Jonathan Atherton! Does trouble follow you or do you follow it? Is that part of the comedy instinct? I’m sure it’s just that I have a huge karmic debt and the universe

is keeping me here till it’s paid off. I have been on death’s doorstep quite a few times. Survival is an important aspect of the comedy instinct. It’s no coincidence that in comedy parlance doing well is called ‘killing’ and doing badly ‘dying’. Why did you travel to Asia to set up comedy over there? How did that broaden the comedian that you are today? I moved to Asia because I love living there. However, standup comedy was virtually unknown to Asians at the time. While I’ve been lauded by local comics for building the South East Asian comedy circuit, it was actually a selfish choice. There wasn’t any platform for comedy save one-off expat-focused shows by visiting comedians. So I started open mic rooms in Singapore, mentored local talent, expanded to Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar, got a vibrant scene going thus assuring myself of some regular gigs. I met one of the comics you trained when I was at the Melbourne comedy festival – Jinx Yeo. How important was it to engage grassroots talent where you were so the scene wasn’t about ex-pats? Ah Jinx Yeo… Absolutely vital. One expat accused me of being a ‘reverse racist’ because I didn’t have many white friends in Asia. But it wasn’t a race issue. I don’t hang around with bankers, oil engineers or IT consultants in Australia either. If I were to achieve something worthwhile it had to revolve around local audiences and local talent. That’s how you achieve growth and sustainability. What does going to Edinburgh mean for you? What will you be performing over there? I was invited to Edinburgh a few years ago but had to cancel owing to an accident in Singapore that left me with 10 fractures of my spine, neck, skull and sternum (long story) and $100,000 in medical expenses. Edinburgh is Mecca for a comic.You’ve gotta do it at least once in your lifetime if you can. So I accepted the invitation this year and then went, ‘OMG… How the hell am I going to fund this?’ It’s called the Free Fringe for a reason. I will be performing an Asian-focused show called Disoriental, which was selected by Asian cable network Iflix as their first inhouse comedy special. It’s a bit more ‘festival’ in style, which includes poignant but not necessarily ‘funny’ bits interspersed with anecdotes and cultural observations. It’s quite biopic. How can people support your trip to Edinburgh via crowdfunding? I’ve set up an appeal on gofundme.com called Get The Laugh Guru to Edinburgh. I was very reluctant to do this at first cos it feels a lot like begging. But in the immortal words of Frank Zappa, ‘The meek shall inherit nothing’. To get Jonathan onstage go to his go fund me page! Jonathan will be performing his show locally before he heads off at the Ocean Shores Country Club on Tuesday 5 June. 7pm with MC Ellen Briggs and support act Shayne Hunter. Free!

COMEDY IN COURT Come on down to Mullum’s Court House Hotel for another hilarious batch of untried and untested standup victims. MCed by Ellen Briggs, the recently published comedy writer and one half of the much-loved and ‘so hot right now’ Women Like Us comedy duo. Ellen is an award-winning comedian, used to performing in packed rooms, sellout halls and overflowing auditoriums around the country. Ellen knows how to get a room warmed up and will be introducing the new breed of wannabe local comedians. Watch as they ascend the stage full of hopes and dreams, desperately hoping that their latest attempt at observational comedy will generate more than just cricket and loud coughing from the back row. It’s going to be great; laugh at them or with them, it’s up to you; well it’s up to them and their material, their delivery and their stage presence. If they can do it right watch them soar. Do it wrong, and watch the façade unravel under the unrelenting stares and harsh judgment of the cruel Mullum Court House comedy critics. The crowd is as much a part of the show as the performers. Standup Open Mic like no other, anywhere else in the world. Gotta see it to believe it. Thursday 7 June at 8pm. Free.

CAPITALISM THE CULTURE KILLER Disaster Capitalism is a compelling documentary that goes inside Afghanistan, Jaiti and Papua New Guinea to reveal the dark side of money-makers and aid exploiters unafraid to make a killing from the misfortune of others. Best-selling journalist and author Antony Loewenstein joins award-winning filmmaker Thor Neureiter on a six-year journey through the world of shady miners, resilient locals and secretive government. Screening at Brunswick Picture House on Thursday at 7pm and Sunday at 5pm. $15/12

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The strangest little thing can have an unforeseen and intrusive impact on one’s viewing of a movie. Early on, the widow Florence Green (Emily Mortimer) is in discussion with her bullying bank manager about the pros and cons of taking out a mortgage on an historic old house that she wants to turn into a bookshop in a picturesque seaside village. During the tight close-up, which is shot from a peculiar angle that looks down on her face, I noticed Mortimer’s left eye does not open quite as wide as her right and that it is ever so slightly blurred – and my attention was drawn to it from then on. That is a roundabout way, I guess, of saying that Isabel Coiset’s adaptation of the novel by Penelope Fitzgerald is a dull, at times maudlin affair that never really takes off. Florence’s innocent ambition is opposed by Violet Gamart (Patricia Clarkson), a formidable and wealthy woman who is used to getting her own way. It seems a storm in a teacup, so Coiset pursues the theme of the courageous loner up against the hostility of those who cling to their place in the established order and are intent on seeing the back of the outsider. Her staunchest ally is the reclusive bibliophile Edmund Brundish (Bill Nighy), who, as a sort of Miss Haversham, lives alone in a run-down mansion. We all love Nighy, but he is at a stage of his

career where he does little more than play himself and this film cries out for something more than that. There is a lot of bookish dialogue, often punctuated by clumsy silences, neither of which is overcome by the mousy Mortimer. Christine (Honor Kneafsey), the ginger-haired child who works after school in the shop (she is the young Fitzgerald), provides some light, but James Lance’s smarmy Milo is very stagy. Numerous cuts to rolling clouds, billowing trees and lapping seas are gratuitous mood enhancers, and it is not until the very end that the story finds any spark.

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY When I saw the title Solo, I hoped that it might be about Napoleon Solo, a far more interesting character than Han – but what can you do when cinema is addicted to sequels and prequels and whatever is guaranteed to make a buck? Blokes in their twenties remain the largest target audience at the box office. Girls will go with them to see their boyfriend’s preferred flick, but rarely vice versa – check out the gender ratio at the upcoming Mumma Mia! Here We Go Again (itself a sequel). In any case, Ron Howard had moved on from Mayberry, North Carolina, and just directed his first feature film, Grand Theft Auto, when the original Star Wars was unleashed on the world in 1977. Alden Ehrenreich, who is cast as the young Han Solo in this umpteenth incarnation of the franchise, was not yet even a glint in his father’s eye. But together they have contributed to George Lucas’s original idea (we need to face an awful truth; the Star Wars production line is like an infestation of cockroaches – you just can’t get rid of the bastards) a cohesive, uncomplicated

storyline and a wise-cracking, cocksure hero in the Tom Cruise mould. Solo is provided with a love interest in Qi’ra (Amelia Clarke), but the relationship that holds it all together is the one he has with the loose cannon Beckett (Woody Harrelson), as they tool around space in search of a precious source of energy. Visually it is very dark – if it were on TV you’d be continually wanting to adjust the brightness – but the CGI is as fantastic as you’d expect (the train heist is particularly impressive), as are the weird and wonderful characters from galaxies hither and yon (although Chewbacca still just looks like a bloke in an ape suit). John Powell’s score, with regular references to John Williams’s mighty theme, is used as an assault weapon and, after a cluster of double Girls Night Out Preview crosses, it concludes with a nod Screening - Wednesday 6th to first-world politics, girl power June - 6.30pm arrival for a 7pm screening. All Tickets $25. a set-up for the next instalment. Pre-Show snacks and Complementary Glass of Champagne Diverting but forgettable. on arrival served by Wicked

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WHEN MUTABLE MERCURY MEETS CHATTY GEMINI SUN AND MIDWEEK FULL MOON IN THE SIGN OF ADVENTURE AND EXPLORATION, AIRWAVES BUZZ WITH WILD IDEAS AND FIZZY POSSIBILITIES…

ARIES: Aries’s ruler Mars in Aquarius is currently inspiring a new vision of your future. Perhaps not what you planned or expected, but just because something seems impossible, has that ever stopped you? For best results, balance individuality, initiative and innovation with kindness, courage and curiosity – you’re well stocked on them all. TAURUS: If midweek full moon brings money matters to a head, with recurring themes of rethinking work-to-reward ratios, streamlining assets etc, keep lines of communication open, even if they seem jammed with differences of opinion. That done, Venus in Cancer insists on a swag of self-nurturing personal pampering as a reward. GEMINI: This week’s trio of outer planets in earth signs offer powerful reality checks on worldwide economic and environmental concerns, which of course affect your own small corner. But sudden rash decisions or money moves aren’t your best bet, so be guided by in-depth research, careful assessment and the lessons of past experience. CANCER: Surface information isn’t giving you the full story, so you’ll need to dig deeper this week. Knee-jerk reactions to unsettling news are understandable, but they’re best not acted on. Let fears and feelings settle, avoid getting caught up in the stresses and strains of inflammatory debates, find a new comfort zone to operate from. LEO: As everyone on planet Earth, no exceptions, navigates current shifts and changes, this week’s entertaining camaraderie, enjoyable interactions and satisfying self-expression make it easier to deal with the fraught and frazzled energetics of circumstantial upheaval. There’s plenty of local activities keep you busy, and any generous gestures will be well received. VIRGO: Uranus in fellow earth sign Taurus sets your focus on health: the inner and outer robustness of your work and relationships. Avoid negative self-talk, mentally rerunning anxiety scenarios or indulging in worryfests. Position problems to stew and brew on the back burner while you enjoy this week’s influx of interesting visitors.

LIBRA: Synchronicity rules in the time of the networking Twins, so this week you’re in the right place at the right time charming the right people with all the right lines. And weighing your natural extravagance against the lessons of experience to realise that it’s absolutely okay to just enjoy what you already have. SCORPIO: Your resourcefulness and mystery-solving skills get a workout sifting through this week’s fake news, misleading disinformation, rumour, hearsay and gossip – all of what might politely be termed alternative facts. Midweek full moon sets the stage for some out-of-the-box thinking and vibrant dialogue, from which new relationship patterns emerge. SAGITTARIUS: As Jupiter continues its healing work, be clear about your own role and motives when addressing this week’s challenges. While quick, cut to the chase solutions appeal, they’re not necessarily the best, may make things worse. Midweek full moon in your sign finds you in full voice, sharing sage counsel with family and friends. CAPRICORN: Capricorns like riding on top of change holding the reins, but this week you’ll be way better off surrendering to the inevitable – it’s been a long time coming. Venus in Cancer sweetens relationships, making it easier to team up than be adversarial, with late-week Capri moon highlighting a personal power and pleasure peak. AQUARIUS: This week’s unstable but undeniably exciting climate presents some intriguing opportunities to exercise that unique Aquarian skillset. Midweek full moon speaks to your inner gypsy, firing lively conversational exchanges, during which it would be easy to let your mouth run away with your manners and common sense – but much smarter not to. PISCES: This week manufactures distractions from a dozen different directions, and multitasking has definite downsides when 100 per cent of your focused attention’s required. The last three days of May are graced with an auspicious full moon in Sagittarius plus a sublime grand water-sign trine of Venus, Jupiter and Neptune: guaranteed blissout ingredients for Pisceans.

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ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415

38 May 30, 2018 The Byron Shire Echo

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

BOOKKEEPER - Xero, Pybles/Rcvbles, payroll, reporting. Free consult. Ph Kylie ...........0429 803286 BOOKKEEPER: MYOB AND BAS AGENT. 18 years experience. Phone Deb...................0411 659959

All aspects of plumbing: Gas Fitting, Drainage, Construction, Renovations. 15+ years experience. Free quotes.

BAS & BOOKKEEPING Save money and effort with Mark.............................................0475 125478

ACUPUNCTURE

Call Kane

0410 534 081

Licence # 289899C

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559 ACUPUNCTUREâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young .................0403 477972

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION Call Jason: 0434 177 594 artisanair.com.au

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

PLEASE CALL AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

6680 9394 AU 37088

Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

Lic 246545C

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Installation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Repairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Commercial Refrigeration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Residential & Commercial Airconditioning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coolroom Design & Construction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Freezer Rooms

14 Manns Road, Mullumbimby

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alfred schnitger electrician and refrigeration mechanic

0422 143 358 abn: 630 282 248 06 licence no: 282 193C allexelectricalandair@gmail.com

COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137

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Barbara Wilson

0435 954 212

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BRICKLAYING 0439 624 945

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02 66 804 173 Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

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

BUILDING TRADES â&#x20AC;¢ DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonable market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).

ANTENNAS PLUS

DUFbuild

YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS â&#x20AC;¢ Set top box installation and programming â&#x20AC;¢ Surround sound design and installation â&#x20AC;¢ All TV, telephone & electrical installations Call Norm now on

Friendly & Reliable

0422 668 582

IWIRE

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Award Winning Builders â&#x20AC;¢ Renovations â&#x20AC;¢ Extensions â&#x20AC;¢ New Homes Darren Paxton

0412 497 637

Master Builders Licence No.94573C

ANTENNAS

â&#x20AC;¢ New digital antennas â&#x20AC;¢ Reception problems * â&#x20AC;¢ Extra TV outlets â&#x20AC;¢ Phone sockets â&#x20AC;¢ Pensioner discounts

0402 022 111

David Levine iwireantennas.com.au

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

*conditions apply

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

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 FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au............................66856984 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001

AUTOMOTIVE

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1300 095 393 Sustainable Construction

NO FIX NO CHARGE For fast service call

PRESTIGE BUILDERS

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

Accountants & Bookkeepers ......................................38 Acupuncture .......................................................................38 Agent .....................................................................................38 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration .............................38 Antennas & Installation ................................................38 Antiques / Restoration ..................................................38 Appliance Repair ..............................................................38 Architects .............................................................................38 Automotive .........................................................................38 Bathroom Renovations .................................................38 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters........................38 Bricklaying ..........................................................................38 Building Trades .................................................................38 Bush Regen & Weed Control .......................................39 Carpet Cleaning ................................................................39 Chimney Sweeping .........................................................39 Chiropractic ........................................................................39 Cleaning ...............................................................................39 Computer Services ..........................................................39 Concreting & Paving .......................................................39 Decks, Patios & Extensions..........................................39 Dentists .................................................................................39 Design & Drafting ............................................................39 Driveway Maintenance .................................................39 Earthmoving & Excavation..........................................39 Electricians ..........................................................................39 Fencing..................................................................................40 Floor Sanding & Polishing ...........................................40 Garage Doors .....................................................................40 Garden & Property Maintenance .............................40 Garden Design...................................................................40 Gas Suppliers .....................................................................40 Glaziers .................................................................................40 Guttering..............................................................................40 Handypersons ...................................................................40 Health ....................................................................................40 Hire..........................................................................................40 Hot Water Systems ..........................................................40 Ironing ...................................................................................40 Kitchens ................................................................................40 Landscape Design ...........................................................40 Landscaping ......................................................................40 Laundry Services ..............................................................41 Lawnmower Repairs .......................................................41 Lighting ................................................................................41 Locksmith ............................................................................41 Osteopathy .........................................................................41 Painting ................................................................................41 Permaculture......................................................................41 Pest Control ........................................................................41 Photography ......................................................................41 Physiotherapy ...................................................................41 Picture Framing ................................................................41 Picture Hanging ................................................................41 Plastering.............................................................................41 Plumbers ..............................................................................41 Printing & Copying Services .......................................41 Removalists.........................................................................41 Roofing..................................................................................42 Rubbish Removal .............................................................42 Scrap Metal Merchants .................................................42 Septic Systems...................................................................42 Sewing & Alterations......................................................42 Solar Installation ..............................................................42 Stonemason........................................................................42 Swimming Pools ...............................................................42 Tiling ......................................................................................42 Tree Services ......................................................................42 Upholstery...........................................................................42 Valuers ..................................................................................42 Veterinary Surgeons ......................................................42 Water Filters .......................................................................42 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .....................................42 Waxing ..................................................................................42 Web Design Services ......................................................42 Welding .................................................................................42 Window Tinting .................................................................42

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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

ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

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CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677 BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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&#x20AC;¢ Tyres â&#x20AC;¢ Batteries â&#x20AC;¢ Wheel Alignments LEGENDARY CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602 MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016 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&#x20AC;&#x2122;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&#x20AC;&#x2122; local experience. Free property assessments and quotes.Â

Full Circle

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

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35 years in local area â&#x20AC;˘ 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

TLC

Phone: 0449 765 106Â

Truck Mounted Machine

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

(02) 6684 1001

CLEAN AS ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

IMMACULATE CLEANING SERVICES Northern Rivers Area...........................................0487 013372

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

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

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

â&#x20AC;˘ Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne â&#x20AC;˘ Excavator 5 to 21 tonne â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Roads â&#x20AC;˘ Acreage clearing â&#x20AC;˘ House pads â&#x20AC;˘ Drainage â&#x20AC;˘ Carparks â&#x20AC;˘ Bush rocks â&#x20AC;˘ Rock walls â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive rates

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads. Augers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hole boring. All general earthworks, excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire.

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

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0409 799 909

various implements available for limited access projects

Specialising in road repairs & driveways

0431 122 057

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

Philip Toovey

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

Whether Whe er y you need a tech m mentor, advice or just support Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to help

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

TINY EARTHWOR

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

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

CLEANING

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

â&#x20AC;˘ House washing â&#x20AC;˘ High pressure or soft wash â&#x20AC;˘ Window cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways, paths & roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Gutters & ďŹ&#x201A;yscreens â&#x20AC;˘ Water efďŹ cient â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 MOBILE COMPUTER SUPPORT Home & business workrightcomputersupport.com.au 0422 804449 BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111

CONCRETING & PAVING

SALISBURY CONCRETING

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. â&#x20AC;˘ Residential Civil Industrial. â&#x20AC;˘ Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. â&#x20AC;˘ Steel ďŹ xing & formwork.

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

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Window Cleaning Professionals Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable â&#x20AC;˘ Friendly â&#x20AC;˘ Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Quotes â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

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

5.5 tonne excavator & 12 tonne tipper

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

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Ray Battersby

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

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Rock walls â&#x20AC;˘ House & shed sites

â&#x20AC;˘ Land clearing â&#x20AC;˘ Augers, rock grab &Â breaker attachments â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes

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

Luke Jarrett â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0431 329 630

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

DENTISTS

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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 BEAU JARDIN 1.8 tonne excavator & 3 tonne tip truck .................................................0417 054443 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264

ELECTRICIANS 24 HOUR SERVICE

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

DESIGN & DRAFTING

0439 624 945

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

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE 20 Year+s Exp.

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02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Lic: 154293c

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DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

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JAMIE 0408 809 817

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

licence no. 201775c

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Jai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0467 482 948

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Service Directory ELECTRICIANS (continued) ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

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GUTTERING

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

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

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

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

0458 267 777

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd

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

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

GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson .........................0414 889453

Lic. 211410C

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

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

Contact Vadi: 0404

Suffolk Park Lic No: 143433C | ACRS Master Cabler A017916

byronlawnranger@gmail.com

www.byronlawnranger.com

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

978 383

THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953 RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable and friendly. $35/hour.............................0403 793834 G LANZENI HANDYMAN SERVICE & property maintenance. Byron Bay ....................0412 395604

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CARPENTER/BUILDER Renos, timber decks, pergolas, cabins, fencing. Tori Bergin .....0481 785008

Property maintenance All Mowing jobs Landscaping Pressure cleaning Tip runs

BUILDER SKILLS, carpenters rates. 25 yrs exp. Lic No. R84001. Ph Greg.......................0422 069632 HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable & friendly. $35/hr ....................................0403 793834 MCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HANDYMAN SERVICES Exp. painter, home repairs, odd jobs. Great rates............0412 559509

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ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance ........................................0402 281638

THE BYRON BAY GARDEN & LANDSCAPING COMPANY Structural Landscaping

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Paving â&#x20AC;˘ Stonework â&#x20AC;˘ Timber work â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining wall â&#x20AC;˘ Garden maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Planting â&#x20AC;˘ TurďŹ ng â&#x20AC;˘ Mulching â&#x20AC;˘ Hedging â&#x20AC;˘ Lawns

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

0434 329 111

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

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

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

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

SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ..............................................0408 110006 MALIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Chinese Massage Service. Mullum In & Out Calls. ...................................................66841790

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

FENCING

HIRE

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

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394

IRONING

GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839

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

A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 THE IRONING LADY Ironing Service. Suffolk Park $30/hr. Angela.................................0414 719680 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763

BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing specialists, all sizes ......................................................0402 487213 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 PAULâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores ......0422 958791

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco oils, hard wax oils & water-based finishes. Nathan .............0420 215716 THE FLOOR SANDER non-toxic finishes. Free quotes richardneylan1@bigpond.com ...0407 821690

GARAGE DOORS

A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 THE BURBS MOWING All suburban mowing. Andrew .................................................0431 248888

KITCHENS D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689 ABOVEBOARD KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & ALTERATIONS Lic 80677C ...................0415 661814 AB KITCHENS. Best price guarantee. Lic No 110646C. Steve .........................................0413 281324

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

ADAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ACREAGE MOWING: Acreage Mowing Specialist Please call ..........................0419 813556 BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 BYRON BAY BRUSH CUTTING Acreage mowing, garden detailing, swiss quality Gyan .0402 728207 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

GARDEN DESIGN

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

LANDSCAPING

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

GAS SUPPLIERS

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

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

Garage Doors & Openers

Free Delivery

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

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Shaun Savage Landscapes Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

Specialising in: â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Pool Surrounds â&#x20AC;˘ Block Work â&#x20AC;˘ Paving â&#x20AC;˘ TurďŹ ng â&#x20AC;˘ Stonework 20 Years Experience

0405 594 288 SOIL MULCH GRAVEL

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 6685 8588

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

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

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CRACKER DUST ROAD BASE FIRE WOOD

landscaping supplies

0266 804555

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

Service Directory NEIL A McINTOSH

Lic 308722C

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

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

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456 AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES Dip. Lscape Des & Hort. Lic 39791..............66845035 or 0414 842602 JOSS PAINTING 30 years experience. Free quotes ..................................66846970 or 0421 976843 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 0429 805 081 20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

Licence No. 207479C

QualiďŹ ed Structural Landscaper

ABN 48867459605 Lic 33995C

PAINTER

PLUMBERS

PERMACULTURE

LAUNDRY SERVICES

LAUNDRY

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

All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water

OPEN EVERY DAY

LIGHTING

PEST CONTROL

0404 053 857

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

Lic. No. 206913C

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

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

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

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ...................66770004

LOCKSMITH

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

02 6681 6555

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

OSTEOPATHY

COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Water specialist. Mullum/Byron .....0434 273726 BUCHANAN PLUMBING & GAS - Gasfitter - Luke - Lic 225997C ..................................0407 119910

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

OSTEOPATHY

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

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

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

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

60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

PAINTING â&#x20AC;˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required

Tree Faerie Fotos

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

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

BYRON BAY

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

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, mat/reformer Pilates classes. Kim Snellgrove, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara ................................................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

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

REMOVALISTS

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move & More

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

0429 149 533 Est 2006

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just give us a ring

â&#x20AC;˘ Freight services to Brisbane weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Carriers of ďŹ ne art â&#x20AC;˘ Furniture removal â&#x20AC;˘ E-bay pick up & delivery

6681 4912 / 0409 917646

LEAPFROG REMOVALS BYRON BAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS

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

CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physio, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron. Open Saturdays.......0403 226858 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, shock

YVES DE WILDE

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

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

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

PICTURE FRAMING

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

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

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

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Painting & Decorating Accredited

02 6684 2198

TXHULHV#PXOOXPELPE\UHPRYDOV FRP DX

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

0434 391 855

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

ABN 31 490 733 798 LIC 203196C 24 years experience

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

Mob: 0409 451 518

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www.byronbaycontainerstorage.com.au

LONG + SHORT TERM CONTAINERS FOR HIRE

0434 391 855

MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129 CAPE BYRON REMOVALS Local, Brisbane, Melbourne weekly. Since 1989 ..................0413 505893

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Service Directory ROOFING

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

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

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING

netdaily.net.au

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Patrick - 0425 256 802

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

Eddy 0477 Karl 0423

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

720 200 396 508

Craig Montgomery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0418 870 362 Email: montysmetalrooďŹ ng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooďŹ ng.com.au

Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

LIC: 223489C

ZAC MACTAGGART METAL ROOFING PTY LTD Ć&#x2021; NEW ROOFS Ć&#x2021; RE ROOFS Ć&#x2021; INSULATED ROOF PANELS Ć&#x2021; Ć&#x2021; FASCIA & GUTTERS Ć&#x2021; REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Ć&#x2021;

Lic: 241833C all SOLAR & ELECTRICAL

0411 683 003

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

WWW.ZACMACTAGGARTMETALROOFING.COM.AU

PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161

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

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

STONEMASON

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

HART TREE SERVICES 18â&#x20AC;? chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding, cherry . 66849137 or 0427347380

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

EXPERIENCED STONE MASONS

TIPPER HIRE avail for rubbish removal & tip runs. Jono................................................0412 871438

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

ff fo Drop owashing steel, es and machin ers dry

SERVICING THE NORTHERN RIVERS

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

Artisan masonry | Quality craftsmanship

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

All aspects of stone work

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP FREEr all

UPHOLSTERY

@ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS Buying: â&#x20AC;˘ Scrap metal â&#x20AC;˘ Aluminium â&#x20AC;˘ Copper â&#x20AC;˘ Brass â&#x20AC;˘ Lead â&#x20AC;˘ Car Batteries Next to Tyagarah Service Station

PaciďŹ c Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

0410 931 969

FREE T avail fo OW

Licence 292757c

SWIMMING POOLS

r cars â&#x20AC;&#x201C; unwanted cash for som paid e

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

VALUERS

GAVIN

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS â&#x20AC;˘ All pool requirements â&#x20AC;˘ Professional advice â&#x20AC;˘ Water testing â&#x20AC;˘ Friendly service â&#x20AC;˘ Pool servicing 73 Station St, Mullumbimby

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

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

(opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

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

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010

The Water Filter Experts

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

for home, commercial and rural properties

BEAU JARDIN. Swimming pool plans. Organise & co-ordinate with council.................0417 054443

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

TILING NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

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

SEWING & ALTERATIONS

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

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

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

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0408 232 066

$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

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Call us on 6679 7228

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Electric Lic 124600c

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

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WATER FILTERS SUPPLY AND SERVICE

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

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

WAXING JULIETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEAUTY Waxing, facials, tinting & more. Mullumbimby ................................0434 141572

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

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

Call 1300 18 20 50

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www.saegroup.com.au

Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

42 May 30, 2018 The Byron Shire Echo

MOBILE WELDING + FABRICATION SERVICES Site, Home, Marine. Derek.................0410 093383

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

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

Business Opportunities ......... 44 Childcare............................... 43 For Sale ................................ 44

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

Garage Sales........................ 44

PHONE ADS

Halls For Hire........................ 43

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Health Notices ....................... 43 Items under $100 ................. 44

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

In Memoriam.......................... 45

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

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

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

THE BYRON SHIRE

Motor Vehicles ....................... 44

EMAIL ADS

Musical Notes ........................ 45

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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.

Only Adults ............................ 45 Pets ........................................ 45 Positions Vacant .................... 44

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

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

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Body Based

Psychotherapy

IKEA

Tree Services ......................... 44

Volunteers Wanted................. 45

KAHUNA & ZENTHAI SHIATSU 1.5hr massage for $100. Ocean Shores. Guy 0467625245

Saturday 14th July ’18 Registration now open byroncentre.com.au

Tradework .............................. 44

Tuition .................................... 45

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

Special General Meeting BYS would like to invite all members of the Byron Shire to attend our Special General Meeting. Thursday 7th of June @ 6.00pm Byron Youth Activity Centre 1 Gilmore Cres, Byron Bay

“Young People Matter”

APOLOGY Echo Publications apologises for the incorrect (June) catalogue from Ocean Shores Pharmacy being inserted into some of last week’s paper. The correct catalogue should have been the May Winter Savers Catalogue. The June catalogue will be available in the Echo of June 13th.

BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine experience: Sensuous, healing, nourishing, 28 yrs exp. Lucy 0427917960 THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742 ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 23yrs exp. 0417212540 HAWAIAN MASSAGE & STRETCHING South Golden/mobile. Kahuna bodywork. $90/hr, $135 1.5/hr. Ph 0490100648

(nee Mannix)

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

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

MAEW Traditional Thai Massage Now at

HEALTH

BRUNSWICK HEADS MARKETS

CRYSTAL BED TREATMENTS Bangalow. Margot – 0412394932

MEMORIAL PARK, BRUNSWICK HEADS

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

Saturday 2nd June

Phone 6628 4495 No dogs please

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

ALL JUST $10 EACH Available from The Echo office reception

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

PROF. SERVICES

DENTURES LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

KINESIOLOGY

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

TheHaven Formerly Relax Haven

Massage Relaxation | Remedial Deep Tissue | Pregnancy INFRARED SAUNA | FLOAT TANK

Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs Qualified Practitioners Locals Discounts & Packages www.thehavenbyronbay.com Suite 3 East Point Arcade 107 Jonson St Byron Bay

6685 8304

BAN THAI 10 Years Experience

The last 5 Years in Byron Bay

0478 654 405

5/93 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481

YIN YOGA CLASSES 9.30am Thursday

Above Santos Mullum 6pm Tuesday

Booking required

Massage

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

BRENT VERCO

CHIROPRACTOR MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028

Specials Available Contact Jo 0439 492 804

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

BREAK THE CHAIN OF ADDICTIONS NOW! Feeling trapped? Learn how to overcome addictive and limiting behaviours. Stop smoking, weight loss and so much more.

Call today 6680 2630 27 years experience.

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

PURA

VIDA

Wellness Centre

COLON HYDROTHERAPY 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

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

Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available

Becky Martin

Dr David King

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

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

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

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AWARENESS Sessions, Meditation & Art classes. Yvette 0412664846 www.awarelove.com

0488 609 774 bookings@mullumcivic.com

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Classifieds TRADEWORK

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

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TREE SERVICES

DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS Available from The Echo reception: Between Dark and Dark, a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of a chess player; Heresy, an historical novel. ALL JUST $10 each. BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617

COMPOST TOILETS STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

BAMBOO PLY • 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)

For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au PIANO Classic older style quality American brand piano: Gulbransen upright. $100 ono (plus removal) Phone 0413105636

ITEMS UNDER $100

MOTOR VEHICLES cont

PINE DINING table 1.5 sqm with carved legs & 8 chairs. $99 ono. Ph 0423479251

AUTOMATIC 2006 FORD FIESTA 145283KM 5DR HATCH GREAT FOR LEARNERS SN4323......$4990

PHONES ARISTEL IP200 & IP300 systems some with extender panels. In working order. 20 plus units. $20-$40/unit. Ph 66841777 or 0409324724 DRUM KIT $99 Ph 0458535760

WANTED LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052 CARAVAN cheap, clean, unregistered, towable, no leaks. Ph 0488493679

2009 HOLDEN BARINA 82492KM MANUAL LOW KM VERY TIDY SN6993........................$4990 2011 HYUNDAI GETZ 51075KM MANUAL VERY LOW KM 5DR HATCH SN2282............$6990 AUTOMATIC 2005 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS LUXURY 7-SEATER FAMILY VAN SN0957....$6490 2001 MITSUBISHI PAJERO MANUAL 4WD 7-SEATER GREAT CONDITION SN1809........$5990 AUTOMATIC 2007 HOLDEN COMMODORE VZ ute. GREAT CONDITION READY FOR WORK SN0202........................................$5990

BARGAINS

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16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

GARAGE SALES

BUSINESS OPP.

BRUNS Bottom of Sharpcott Lane. Everything must go! Furniture, clothes, bike, TV, jewellery. Not before 8am

INVESTORS REQUIRED for exciting new snack food venture. Chem Trail Mix. Email gotcha@echo.net.au

STH GOLDEN BCH 4 Rangal Rd, Sat 9am. Moving sale. Clothes, books, sgl bed, computer desk, exercise bike etc

EVERYONE READS The Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au

SEASONED FIREWOOD Phone Karen 0427804284 BUFFET HUTCH 900W x 400D x 1750H. Suffolk. $100. Text for pics 0414719680 PHONES ARISTEL IP200 & IP300

FOR LEASE

Bangalow -LKLYH[PVU Z[`SL OVTL NYHUU` Å H[ 4 bed, 3 bath, 1 car $1,200pw

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

Brooklet 3 bed house, pool house & 2 studios 6 bed, 5 bath, 4 car $1,700pw

Tallow

Nashua 4 bed home on Macadamia farm 4 bed, 2 bath, 1 car $650pw

Fully insured • Free quotes

TREE SERVICES

Nashua Rural property mins to Bangalow 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car $650pw

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

FREE QUOTES

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

Nick Andrews 0439 849 332

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

Some with extender panels. In good working order. 20 plus units. $20-$40/unit. Or make offer for the lot Ph 66841777 or 0409324724

BYRON BAY FIREWOOD

MOVING OUT SALE 25 Pine Ave, Mullumbimby. Sat 8–12pm. Books, toys, clothes, jewellery, motorbike gear, furniture, DVDs, CDs, everything must go

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

MIELE WASHERS Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

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

OCEAN SHORES 18 Coomburra Cres, Sat 7.30. Combined sale. Moving house. Designer swimwear O.SHORES 16 Yalla Kool Dr, Sat 8am. Desk, sofa, hedge trimmer, comics, etc

Mobile 0417 698 227

Mark 0427 490 038 | Karen 0427 804 284

LAZYBONES 1/2 YEARLY SAMPLE SALE This Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd June COME ALONG & PICK UP SOME SWEET BARGAINS! Clothing, homewares, bedding, and so much more...

Shop 1/8 Park St, Brunswick Heads

Matt 0427 172 684

44 May 30, 2018 The Byron Shire Echo

6685 0191

EAST BALLINA renov 2 unfurn rooms, $205pw & $160pw incl WiFi + bond. Avail 22 June. N/s. 0431346778 or 0466130475 OCEAN SHORES dbl br avail in 4br 2 bthrm house, share with 3 women + dog. Quiet & respectful home near shops. No pets. $150pw + bills. Ph 0435565162

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 LEFT BANK RD 5 min Mullum. Cosy 1br cottage, new, furn, private garden, quiet, beautiful views, in/outdoor living, covered parking, compost toilet. Suit mature n/s cpl/sgl, pref no kids, no pets $310pw. Avail June to Nov. Ph 66844220 BRUNSWICK HEADS (Bayside) unfurnished granny flat. $300pw incl bills. Suit single. Phone 0409888524 SECURE STORAGE BANGALOW Brand new storage sheds 66871500 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $140 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

LOCAL REMOVAL & backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed. Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK TOWNHOUSE 3br, 2.5 bthrm, garage, pool, security, refs req, $650pw. accom@byron 0421603564

OCEAN SHORES 14a Player Pde, Ocean Shores Brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with canal and ocean views. Fenced yard. No pets. $690 per week. Open House: Thursday 31st May. 5pm–5:30pm

1300 716 707

Kindling, bags, trailer, tonnage (up to 30 tonne). Residential | Commercial | Wholesale Prompt and reliable service.

Michael – 0401 739 656

LENNOX share with 1, room + ens, own lounge & entry, sgl $260pw, cpl $380pw + bond, pref worker/s. Ph 0428503108

FNC Property Management april@fncproperty.com.au

MULLUM 6 Gardenia Crt, Sat. Vintage, furn, clothes, bike, linen, some free stuff

6687 7677

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

Talofa Once in a life time opportunity 8 bed, 6 bath, 6 car $2,000pw

Pickup / Delivery Seasoned Firewood

Mulch Supplies

USED FURNITURE reduced to clear, Bridglands Mullumbimby

Possum Creek Homestead in Rainforest Oasis 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car $980pw

POP UP SHOP Tues, Wed June 5 & 6, 10 to 3pm. Select range Kashmir wool wraps, scarves & throws, clothing incl linen from O.S. Above Punch & Daisy cafe, 105 Stuart St, Mullum. Deezines 0427169098

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

FOR SALE

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

SHARE ACCOM.

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 SUBARU IMPREZA 2008 long rego, only 130,000km, $8000. Ph 66803176 1998 MAZDA BRAVO 4x4 Dual cab. 8 mths rego, low km, $2500. 66840402

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

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

Mullumbimby 3br 2bth $550 Brunswick Heads 2br 1bth $380 2br 1bth $440 2br 1bth $450 3br 1bth $720 South Golden Beach 4br 3bth $780 Ocean Shores 2br 1bth $480 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

O.SHORES 3 min to Bruns. Renovated quiet 1br apartment from 14/6 – 25/7. $260pw. Ph 66804992 or txt 0435635822

FARM COTTAGE

3 to 4 month lets – from $750pw – fully furnished 2 bed apt

4 people - inc elect/ water. Bond required, contact bookings@ byronbayaccom.net Larger props may be avail, conditions apply.

O.SHORES granny flat, unfurn, carport, courtyard. Suit working single/cple. Warm & comfy, $300pw incl. No pets. 66803176 SUNRISE modern ‘industrial look’ 1br semi-furn unit, suit working couple, quiet area close to shops, off-street parking, $420pw + bills. Ph 0428855936 O.SHORES 2br apartment, part-furn, for long-term lease. $390pw incl bills & WiFi. Ph 0402630277 OCEAN SHORES furn studio in garden setting with carport. Suit single quiet worker. $320pw incl bills. Ph 0418728296 SUNRISE BEACH 3br furn or part-furn bright & airy house, bush garden, avail soon, $650pw neg. Ph 0432851513

TO LEASE HOME BUSINESS/PLUS RESIDENCE THE KOLLECTIVE LIVE/WORK SPACE 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, balcony, lounge/dining and home studio/ workspace. $650pw. Ph 0497792177 – E: communitymanager@thekollectivelife. com.au MULLUM CBD Large multi-room commercial premises, avail as office/prac rooms/retail, or live/work space. Flexible lease, $960pw. Ph 0417434050

POSITIONS VACANT BYRON BAY PAINTERS requires experienced and qualified painting trade worker for full time employment, $75000/ yr. Phone Massimo 0400651189 I’M A BEGINNER Forex trader looking to pay an hourly rate for weekly tutoring and mentorship of profitable trading strategies. Call/text Vanessa 0435863534 EXPERIENCED PIZZA CHEF Busy cafe in Bangalow is seeking an honest, hardworking person who is an experienced wood-fired pizza chef. Three nights per week, award wage and able to work unsupervised essential. Phone Mark 0404870411 PHYSIOTHERAPIST permanent parttime (2 days pw), fully qualified, registered & insured, required for friendly, relaxed local private practice. Phone 66876124 SENIOR HAIRDRESSER required parttime at Simply Sheer hair & beauty. Email Cecily simplysheer@hotmail.com

LENNOX HEAD

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

SUFFOLK modern 1br house, bush setting, 500m to beach, avail 16 June for 3 months, suit prof sgle/couple, n/s, no pets $400pw. 0421785588

BELONGIL upstairs treehouse 1br studio self-cont + kitchenette, private sun deck. Suit prof with refs. No pets. Avail long term $350pw all incl + bond. 0488044542

• Possum Creek Rd – 3 mins

from Bangalow • 1 Acre maintained gardens includes veg patches, fruit trees, chicken coop and greenhouse • 2 Brm, 1 Bath, large open combined kitchen living, fireplace • Undercover carport and verandahs • Partial or unfurnished • Weekly rent $450 incl NBN • Minimum 6 month lease with options

Apply with references Text 0409 519946

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PAPER DELIVERY Lennox Head couple required to fold, insert & deliver The Echo in Lennox area. Local stable residents preferred. Contract position to start immediately Phone Taz on 0409917646 IRONING person required to work on premises in Byron area every second week for 2-3 hours. Ph 0402061110 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 CONTRACTOR (enthusiastic & reliable) required for sanding of floors and decks, must have own car and ABN. This is a full time position. Please fwd applications to richardneylan1@bigpond.com Experienced Medical Receptionist needed at a busy medical practice in Byron Bay. Applicants need to be experienced, reliable and a team player. The position requires you to be available 3-4 days per week, with possible holiday cover. Please forward your resume to The Practice Manager byronmed@bigpond.com.au CHEF experienced, reliable, team player. Casual with view to full time. Immediate start. Bangalow area. Please email resume to : glynnpinn@gmail.com

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Crystal Castle is seeking a strong, fit, enthusiastic grounds maintenance assistant to join our team. Experience in general building skills required including renovation, masonry, plumbing, painting and grounds. Approx 23hrs per week Please send cover letter and resume along with 2 references to markt@crystalcastle.com.au RTO NO: 90013

These 2 ginger & white twin boys are a real crack up! At 5 months old, Pete & Richie are the life & soul of any feline party. They are so much fun & extremely affectionate. It would be amazing to see them go to a home together as they complement each other so well. Is a ready-made feline family full of love & laughter for you? To meet Pete & Richie, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at

MATHS TUITION All levels to HSC. Current teacher. Ph Andrew 0413294982 SEWING, FASHION DESIGN LESSONS at Laâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Studio. Ph/text 0405451184

MUSICAL NOTES QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019 GUITAR STRINGS, REPAIRS Brunswick Heads 66851005

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED ASSISTANT MANAGER AT FINS, KINGSCLIFF. Great career opportunity, Fine dining experience + wine knowledge required. E: dining@ďŹ ns.com.au

FAIRY GODMOTHER REQUIRED Min 1000 years wand waving exp. Ability to turn boyfriends into toads and vice versa a must. Converting water into wine skills highly regarded. On call 24/7 Apply gotcha@echo.net.au

Do You Have Some Time To Spare? Pets for Life Animal Shelter Inc. is looking for volunteers to assist with both fund- raising & shelter duties. If you are looking for a rewarding voluntary position please call Jean 0411032905 for more info or email: petsforlifebillinudgel@ gmail.com

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The Ironing Lady Shirts, sheets & everything in between. Suffolk Park. $30/hr. Angela 0414719680 LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Call Benny 0402199999 ALL TYPES BUILDING WORK Blocklaying & bricklaying Lic 60801C Paul 0423852559 QUALIFIED GREEN PAINTER 30 yrs exp. Free quotes and advice. Small jobs OK. Ph Rob 0408900134

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MAY 2018

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Astronomical data and tides

Times are Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology.

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

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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.

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

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

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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,

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

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

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

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.

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.

End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly at the Robina Community Centre. Attendees must be Exit Members. More information on www.exitinternational. net or phone Elaine 07 5580 8215 or 0421 796 713.

Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay; www.byronbaytoastmasters. org. Mullum Magic Toastmasters meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday Presbyterian Church Hall, 101 Stuart Street Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Megan 0424 002 636 or Bruce 0418 515 991.

Meditation Buddhist meditation teaching and practice at the living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Mishaela, 0438 858 842 or mishaele@si.org.au. Dzogchen Meditation and study group 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Didi 0408 008 769. Byron Mindfulness-Insight Meditation Sangha & Pairoj Brahma 7pm–9pm Tuesdays at The Yurt, Temple Byron www. templebyron.com. No fees. Andrew 0426 119 171, Pairoj 0423 241 916. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30–8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John 0428 991 189. Byron yoga philosophy club free meditation classes Monday, 6pm, 1 Korau Place Suffolk Park. Go to www. wisdom.yoga or phone Kris 0435 300 743. Community Yoga Nidra class free, Wednesdays 1–1.30pm at the Bamboo Yoga School, behind The Health Lodge, 78 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Matt 0430 008 293. Meditation Collective Mondays 6.30pm at Temple Byron. For more info: www.byronbaymeditationcollective. com.au or call Geo 0431 747 764. Anam Cara Meditation at St Paul’s Spirituality Centre Meditation Wednesdays 2pm 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay (200 metres off Jonson Street). Robyn: 0411 800 447.

Seniors computer club Byron Shire seniors computer club invites interested seniors to come to learn how to use your photos creatively. Meets at Ocean Shores Community Centre, Wednesdays 1–3pm during school terms. For more information phone Gloria on 0428 845 339.

French Conversation Alliance Française – French Conversation in Lismore. Café Conversation every Thursday at Miss Lizzie’s, Woodlark St, Lismore, 5–6pm. Come and speak French. For more info: afnorthcoast.org.au.

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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.

Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual discussion group, Thursdays 10am Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 165 006.

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

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U3A Ballina/Byron Next meeting Tuesday 5 June at 10am, RSL meeting room, Mullumbimby. Maryanne Smith will present a poetry session. Visitors welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.

BH Progress Association Our June meeting will not be held at the Memorial Hall. Instead we will meet at

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.

Over-60s Fun Fridays Fun Fridays 2–5pm at the hall, 37 Marvell Street East, Byron Bay (next to the preschool). Meet, play games and have a cuppa and a chat. A new venture for seniors, and your suggestions are welcome. Entry $5.00. Enquiries: Nancy 6685 3969 or 0498 480 373

Time to sing Come sing inspiring songs and make new friends, Sundays, 10am at South Golden Beach Community Hall. Call Linda: 0415 412 514.

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

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

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

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

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.

Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon and first Thursday of the month 9am–11am. 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 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–1pm, Sunday closed.

Potters & Sculptors Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors at the Community Art Gallery at the Drill Hall is open every Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Mullum Market Day) 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture crafted by local artisans for sale, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum. potters@yahoo.com.au.

CWA Bangalow Interested women are welcome Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm and the second Monday evening of each

the Brunswick Heads Community Centre opposite the surf club June 4 at 7pm. All residents welcome!

speaker Christine Bannucci. She will be speaking about Alzheimer’s. Inquires Margaret: 6680 3316.

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Mullum’s free Multicultural Social Support Group are meeting at the Mullum Drill Hall on Monday 11am–1.30pm. You can share culture, practise conversations and practise English language skills! A great chance to come together!

Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Around the Sophia-Table. Welcome to share our love for this phenomenal world. Hosted by Suzie Deyris, beekeeper and nature lover. Thursday 31 May, 1.30 till 3.30pm, at Marvell Hall, Marvell St East, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

Buddhist FABC Review Buddhist Council in Australia are conducting a FABC Fundamental Review at Temple Byron 10am till 12noon Monday 11 June. More info contact Greg Owens 0431 747 764.

New rector service Service for new rector Reverend John Power Friday, 1 June at 6 pm. St Paul’s Spirituality Centre, 14 Kingsley Street Byron Bay. RSVP Sue 6685 6431.

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The Brunswick Valley Probus Club meeting Tuesday, 5 June 10am at the Ocean Shores Country Club. Guest

Free Devotiona Sound Healing CDs. Humanity Rising: I am spirit first. Call Bassam and Anne on 0429 858 500.

netdaily.net.au month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA rooms for craft and friendship. Rooms are open daily Monday–Saturday 9am–noon.

ESL classes Free English as a Second Language classes in Mullumbimby, suitable for beginners to advanced learners. More info call 0421 796 529 or 6674 7267.

Landcare Bangalow Land and Rivercare working bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz 6687 1309.

CoDA Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a worldwide network of groups of men and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information visit www.codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.

ManTime Calling all fellas who as a boy or man went on a Pathways, Making Men or Men2B Rite of Passage camp: weekly Monday night men’s group 7–9.30pm at the CWA Hall Mullum. Email mantime. mullum@gmail.com or call Karim 0403 755 192.

Sex & Love Addicts Anon Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is peer-support group of men and women for whom sex and/or romance have become a problem. For details of weekly meetings, phone 0452 074 974 or visit www.slaa.org.au.

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

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

Grief support 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.

Bridge club Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at the Ocean Shores Country Club, seated at 12.15 to commence play at 12.30. Visitors welcome. See bridgewebs.com/brunswickvalley/home.html or for partner ring Phyllis Keyte 6684 1103. Facebook Brunswick Valley Bridge Club. Play resumes Saturday, January 6.

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

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

Calling artists! Start preparing your entries for the 2018 Ocean Shores Art Expo. This year’s theme is TREASURES. Entries close 24 July (open for registration mid-June). More than $5,000 in prize money. Visit: www. osartexpo.com for more information.

Bitou Bush alert Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare next fortnightly working beewill be at New Brighton on 26 and 27 May, 2, 3, 11, 12, 16 and 17 June, 9am till 1pm. Please email byronshirechemicalfreelandcare@gmail. com before working bees. All Bitou Bush must be cleared by June 30 or a $1.1 million fine can be issued to Byron Shire Council. Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of non-profit community groups.

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Sport

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Byron bowlers win senior zone pairs

Tweed Byron District Bowls Association division four champions – Mullumbimby. Photo supplied Syl Reid

Byron Bay Bowling Club life member Jim Clark teamed with Bulla Burton to win the Zone One Senior Pairs at the Yamba Bowling Club. The zone win is a strong follow up to their recent District Title win. The pair had a convincing win in Sunday’s final and are now into the top sixteen of the state competition to be held at Ettalong Bowling Club in September this year. Jim has been the Byron club coach for a long time and is still the Club Byron administration manager and admits to being one of the more age-experienced playing around the Club. Bulla is having a great year on the greens with the District Singles Title under his belt as well as this Pairs. Congratulations to them. Both are also members of our District Pennants grade three side that wrapped up the 2018 Title with a big win over Condong on Saturday at our home green. To make the weekend all the more successful, the grade-seven pennant side

qualified for the play-off against Cudgen after finishing the sectional play in equal first place. The presentation of the 2017 Awards took place on Saturday evening. The Club Champion Bowler for 2017 was Gavin McPhail, who won the Club Open Singles and teamed up with Sam Skehan to win the Open Pairs. The Triples went to John Nasser, Toby Schott and Bulla while the Fours was won by Glen Ward, Craig Johnson, Mark Brown and Paul Clark. The Minor Singles was won by Toby Schott and the Mixed Pairs by Pat Bigg and Greg Daniels.

Mullum win The Mullumbimby division five Pennant team travelled to Ocean Shores and were well beaten by the home side to the tune of 79–39. The division four side fared much better and defeated Cabarita at home 75–61. The side remains undefeated with one round to play, and are once again the winners of the District division four competition.

Lismore too good for Magpies Last week was the Indigenous round for the AFL and in the local women’s competition Byron Magpies took on the Lismore Swans. The Byron side is having its first season together and in their fifth game of the year fought hard till full time. They defended against last year’s champions as best they could with special mentions for Emma Sculley and Ashleigh McKenna for their work in the back line. The experience of the Swans got them a comfortable 43–9 win, but the Magpies never gave up. Arakwal women Delta Kay and Rikkara McGuinness, as well as Wakka Wakka woman Belle Arnold performed

Magpie Emma Sculley launches a clearing kick at the Cavanbah oval last week. Photo supplied

dances paying respect to the elders past and present. The magpies are hoping to recruit a few more women to the team. Any enquiries please contact Emma on 0431279301.

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McDonagh wins at Rainbow Dragons Shoalhaven Pro/Am win more bling

Mikey working his magic. Photo Ethan Smith/SNSW Crystal Cylinders

Mikey McDonagh from Lennox Head has won the Hydralyte Sports Shoalhaven Pro Junior held at Culburra Beach on the south coast. Byron Bay’s Kyuss King finished in third place after losing a very close semifinal with McDonagh in punchy 0.6-metre peaks. After a relatively slow start to 2018, McDonagh was able to gain momentum through the rounds of the Hydralyte Sports Shoalhaven Pro Junior, eventually taking the win and the $2,000 prizemoney. ‘When I came here to Culburra, I just didn’t put any expectations on myself at all and had a bit of a different approach. Now that I’ve got

this win I definitely feel my confidence has built and I’m ready for the final two juniors events of the year,’ he said. Both Mikey and Kyuss have moved up the JQS rankings to fifth and seventh places respectively. In last weekends Far North Coast High School Surfing Titles at Lennox Head, Byron Bay High School took the honours for top school overall. On Saturday and Sunday the Junior Regional Titles were held at North Wall Ballina in solid hollow peaks. Byron Bay’s Touma Cameron and Rasmus King were victorious in the U/16 and U/14 Boys respectively, while Lennox Head’s Nyxie Ryan won the U/16 Girls division.

Shand cricket ready to lift standards Brian Mollet

In these dismal days where the integrity of the game has been eroded by the sandpaper of unrelenting professional bastardry, it is good to know that at the grassroots-level cricket can still be played for the right reasons. If there is still a living, beating heart to the greatest of games, then it resides at the end of a musty and trapladen corridor deep in the bowels of The Echo building in a deadlocked vault. Here the Machiavellian minds of The Echo keep their greatest treasures such as the keys to the liquor cabinet, Michael McDonald’s racier chicken photos and the Nick Shand Memorial cricket trophy. For twenty-one years the guardians of the game have kept fair play, camaraderie, inclusiveness and the pursuit of sporting glory alive through an unbroken line of custodianship. Unfunded and unafraid, the grass-stained gladiators

of the Shand Series will once again tread the hallowed turf of Lomath Oval Mullumbimby despite the damage done to the surface by the numbgroined teenagers who seek their pitiful thrills by doing burnouts on the pitch. This year the competition has made room for a new team from Lennox Head to join the likes of Main Arm, The Geckos, Left Bank, The Byron Full-Tossers and the Suffolk Swingers, making the Shand a truly Shirewide phenomenon. This is the comp that caters for everyone from the truly competent to the merely keen and everyone in between, and the aim of the day is to show some skill, test the mettle, have a go and above all enjoy the day. Participants and onlookers are encouraged to keep track of the action in The Echo and on the Facebook page Shandseriescricket. This week two experienced teams will pit willow against leather when the Main Armers take on the Geckos.

The Rainbow Region Dragon Boat marathon team in their pre-race huddle at Urunga. Photo supplied Monica Wilcox

The Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club based at Lennox Head competed at the Urunga Regatta two weeks ago and bought home more bling for their trophy cabinet. These two days of racing were hosted by Titivators Dragon Boat Club and is a highlight of the competition calendar because it attracts clubs from the far north coast to Woy Woy on the Central Coast. Saturday’s 7.4-km marathon starting on the Kalang River, out onto the Bellingen River via Back Creek and back, was full of excitement. In their heat Rainbow Dragons were the last in the staggered start but managed to pass the other two boats finishing strongly in front. Although Rainbow Dragons knew they were under the

magic 40 minutes, it was not announced until the next day that Great Lake Pearls, who were in the other heat, had piped them by a mere 29 seconds. All four Rainbow Dragon teams competed solidly in Sunday’s 200-metre sprints, in crisp wintery conditions. Two women’s teams, the Rainbows and Rainbows combined with Nambucca Heads, challenged each other’s times during the heats but it was Rainbow Women who went on to take third in the finals. The men’s team, a combination of six Rainbows, two Pearl Dragons and two Coffs Coast paddlers came fourth in their final. Rainbows paddlers headed back to the boat to compete in the mixed finals against fresher teams and came home with a respectable third place.

Bangalow rugby falls to rampaging Ballina

Bangalow and Ballina ready to scrum. Photo supplied

Bangalow rugby union first grade have dropped out of the top four after going down 50–10 to the redhot Ballina Seahorses last weekend. The loss follows last week’s narrow 19-18 defeat when they travelled to take on Lennox Head. An inform Ballina side raced ahead to 21–3 by half time at Shultz Oval in Bangalow and went on to win seven tries to one. Ballina first grade rugby

is in top form and has scored more than 280 points in its last four games played over May. Along the way they have beaten Casino 59–14, SCU 86–17 and Lismore 85–0. Alstonville-Wollongbar (31 points) are on top of the ladder one point ahead of Ballina, who have a game in hand. Lennox Head (26) and Byron Bay (25) round out the top four.

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The folk who collect crime stats for the state, the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR), have rejected claims by the Police Association that NSW is about to experience a ‘wave of violence’. Calling it ‘Alarmist and self-serving nonsense,’ BOSCAR executive director Don Weatherburn released a statement saying the ‘trend for virtually all categories of violent crime in NSW over the last 17 years has been down, not up.’ The only categories of violent crime to show an increase since 2000, says Weatherburn, ‘are sexual offences and domestic assault.’ The comments put NSW Labor’s sparring with the Nationals over local policing levels into perspective. Do we need increases in policing numbers or more preventive programs that lift the most disadvantaged from poverty? Q Q Q Q

Yet policing is no easy task of course: recently in Byron, police allege a man being arrested for assault bit one officer in the groin while another officer had their eye gouged. Q Q Q Q

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Meanwhile, Greens NSW MLC David Shoebridge says the 11 per cent increase in bail refusals, as reported by BOSCAR, is a record high. Shoebridge said the Liberal-

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On a cloudy and windy Friday Mullum morn, the sunny SABS (Stop Adani Byron Shire group) shone out to powerfully convince Australian coal to stay where it is most comfortable and secure – in the ground! Juli Gassner from SABS said their efforts are focused on the national campaign to ensure that the Labor Party publicly condemns the Adani mine and other coal mining projects in the Galilee. After their Mullum street theatre performance, the SABS team headed to federal Labor MP Justine Elliot’s office in Tweed Heads. Photo Jeff Dawson

National response has been to spend $3.8b building new prisons. He said in 2014 the coalition and Labor ‘removed the presumption of innocence in many bail proceedings and greatly expanded the list of offences where bail is automatically refused.’ The result, he says, means the likelihood that Indigenous people will be refused bail by the courts has more than doubled.

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