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Millennial mania: Splendour ’18
Main pic: Gang Of Youths had the crowd in rapture. From the top: Khalid tapped into the ‘young dumb and broke’ demographic. These mysterious tall iridescent women had an unfair advantage getting a good view. Triple J’s ‘Mayor of Splendour’ basks in the glory of his subjects. Heaving masses flooded the amphitheatre for Kendrik Lamar’s headline set. Find loads more photos and coverage of Splendour online at – go to www.echo.net.au/splendour-in-the-queue. Photos by Jeff ‘More Splendid By The Year’ Dawson Joy Knight-Smith
Hi. My name is Joy and am studying at Lismore’s SCU. And I’m a millennial. I was again tasked by The Echo’s elders with reporting Splendour, a large-scale festival where around 37,000 young peeps congregated to revel around awesome international and national artists on repurposed canefields in Yelgun. So what was the buzz for Splen-
dour ’18? The disarray, chaos and attitude of punk was a theme for this year’s lineup. US hardcore punk band The Bronx put on a great show with a ton of energy and enthusiasm. There was a solid mosh; however, it seemed to be full of people who wanted an excuse to punch each other rather than appreciate the music. One guy was picked up by his waist-long dreadlocks and thrown onto his head. There were a few repeats, which
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would seem no danger for millennials as many have the attention span of goldfish. Yet the enthusiasm for punk band DZ Deathrays, an act that has been around for a while, was a little lacklustre. Speaking of repeats, the Dune Rats put on a ripper of a show, as did Hockey Dad. Members of each appeared for Skegss, and were swamped by fans when the show was over.
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Skegss put on a brilliant show, inviting Alex the Astronaut to join the band for most of the set. Amyl and the Sniffers graced the Amphitheatre stage at midday on Sunday. And what a show that was. If there’s one thing that girl can do, it is perform – climbing the scaffolding of the stage and spraying the audience with champagne. She’s Aussie anarchy wrapped in a bleachblond mullet. A lot of the bigger, as well as
the more electronic, acts had zero stage presence and seemed to rely on hype. Perhaps that’s the issue with today’s music industry – lots of artists get discovered online, but it’s the endless small gigs that help to build a band’s stage vibe. Live gigs are where the real magic is. Another cause of main acts becoming snoozy is perhaps because they are becoming too big to care? continued on page 2
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Local work for the dole participants are being treated like ‘criminals on parole’ under tough new rules introduced by the federal government, community organisations say. The organisations say that the strict penalties that apply to people who miss a Work for the Dole shift since July 1 have left participants in a state of constant worry about losing their benefits. Exacerbating this is the fact that the new online system for clocking on for a Work for the Dole shift has been plagued by technical problems, increasing anxiety among participants and frustrating the co-ordinators who run the program at the local level. One of these co-ordinators, Cherie Bromley from the Byron Community Centre, said the new regime was unfair to participants and failed to take their personal circumstances into consideration. ‘They’re basically being treated like people who are on parole – as if they’ve committed a crime or something,’ Ms Bromley said. ‘If you get sick and miss a shift, or if your car breaks down and you can’t afford the repairs, you could potentially be in big trouble,’ she said. ‘They need to be more flexible and more aware that these people are under stress, more aware of people’s circumstances.’ The new measures are part
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New work for the dole penalties • Missing a work for the dole shift = payment stopped until participant talks to work provider • No valid reason for missing shift = demerit point. Must make up shift before payment recommenced • Three demerits in six months = compulsory capability assessment interview which could result in participant being placed in Penalty Zone. • Penalty Zone = fortnightly benefit cut by 50 per cent for first missed shift, 100 per cent for second, and cancelled completely for third
of the government’s ‘Targeted Compliance Framework’, which came into force on July 1 as part of a crackdown on welfare recipients. In addition to the new penalties, the minimum number of hours that welfare recipients aged 18 to 30 are required to complete has been increased from 15 to 25.
Dept of Jobs There is also a new system of clocking on and off, which requires recipients to access a code for each shift and enter it into the system
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via a phone app. The Department of Jobs says the new system is fairer and more efficient. However, locals working at the coalface have described it as ‘rigid’ and ‘punitive’. A representative from one of the community organisations involved in the program said she was concerned about the new penalty regime. ‘I am worried about how people are going to go with the new reporting arrangements and the penalties in place,’ said the representative, who asked not to be named. ‘For those people who have kids or who have to come in by public transport, it’s going to potentially be a challenge for them to clock on in time.’ ‘I mean – if they’re trying to get to work by 8.30am on public transport around here… Ha!’ Ms Bromley said the new system for clocking on had also been problematic. ‘I don’t know one work
for the dole person who has successfully downloaded the app,’ she said. ‘It’s particularly hard for older people who don’t have smartphones or don’t know how to use them very well. You basically have to have a smartphone to be part of the program.’ But a spokesperson for the department of jobs strenuously defended the new regime, saying that it was simpler, fairer, and more flexible than the old system. Financial penalties would not apply to job seekers who were ‘genuinely trying to meet their requirements,’ she said. ‘Generally job seekers will not face a lasting financial penalty until their sixth failure without a valid reason. ‘Also, before they face any lasting penalty for repeatedly not meeting their requirements, job seekers will be assessed first by their employment services provider and then by Centrelink to ensure that their requirements are reasonable for their circumstances.’ In answer to the argument that the new rules were too rigid, the spokesperson claimed instead that job seekers would, in fact, have more flexibility. ‘The recently introduced online diary will allow job seekers to… let their providers know in advance about restrictions affecting their ability to meet the requirements,’ she said. ‘Further, if job seekers are having trouble meeting their requirements owing to their personal circumstances, new arrangements will identify these issues before the job seeker faces lasting financial penalties.’ She said participants who did not have a smartphone could instead ‘ask their provider or activity supervisor to record their attendance for them’.
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Local News Wilsons Ck v Telstra tower: legal battle is on Aslan Shand
A nationwide class action is being filed against government and industry for harmful exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) by Wilsons Creek locals over the development application for a Telstra microwave tower in their valley. The effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is a contentious issue for many; those who have sought to avoid EMR towers for health reasons have been vilified. However, there is an increasing body of scientific literature that is now challenging the safety of EMR, and Oceania Radiofrequency Scientific Advisory Association (ORSAA) is a group of concerned scientists from a range of disciplines that have been bringing this material together. Locally, this is coming to a head around the proposed 35m Telstra microwave tower in Wilsons Creek with locals and other concerned community members forming the Environment and Community Safe from Radiation
Public event August 4, Mullum A public meeting is being called on August 4 in Mullumbimby from 4 till 9pm, venue to be confirmed, for those wanting to find out more about EMR. Speakers include Barrister Raymond Broomhall (former Justice Michael Kirby’s office), Victor Leach from ORSAA and Dr Russell Cooper, an integrative medical doctor who specialises in environmental and nutritional medicine. There will be a soup kitchen and live music during intermission. ‘This is a free public event. Any offers of contributions to support this campaign will be gratefully received at the door,’ said an ESCRA spokesperson. Q See next week’s Echo for more information.
Association (ECSRA). ECSRA told The Echo they are now in the process of filing a nationwide class action against the government and industry, ‘for failing to protect the citizens of Australia against exposure to harmful EMR from consumer products and industrial facilities such as mobile phone towers, and for forcing, without public consent, a potential carcinogen onto all Australians.’ And they have some impressive backing, with barrister Raymond Broomhall from former Justice Michael Kirby’s
chambers coming on board to run the case. One local resident of 26 years, Barbara Cummings, told The Echo that she will have to consider selling her home if the Wilsons Creek tower goes ahead.
300m from home ‘The apex of the tower will be directly in line with our house, only 300m away’ said Barbara. ‘My husband already has cancer and we don’t need this as well.’ According to Victor Leach from ORSAA, ‘There is pub-
lished evidence in the scientific literature reporting increased prevalence of adverse neurobehavioural symptoms and/or cancer in populations living at distances of less than 500 metres from base stations.’
Sufficient evidence ‘Experts such as oncologist Professor Lennart Hardell (at Örebro University Hospital in Örebro, Sweden) now consider there is sufficient evidence for radiofrequency (RF) radiation to be classified as a human Group 1 carcinogen according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) definition. It is currently classified as a group 2B as a “possible” human carcinogen.’ ECSRA have pointed out that there are already a number of towers throughout the Byron Shire and that ‘the imminent 5G rollout, which is an integral part of the government/telco “black spot program”, requires one tower approximately every two to twelve houses.’
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Security Was it just me, or were security guards unnecessarily aggressive? I had a seizure after a torch was shone into my eyes as I
entered the Amphitheatre gate. The security guard was absolutely dumbfounded, especially when he realised that it was his fault. It was lucky that I was with my friend who knew the protocol, otherwise who knows what could have happened to me. Tackled in the gravel with a hand around my throat?
Now that’s real punk! According to a policeman who does a lot of festivals, this year has been pretty tame. He told me he hadn’t arrested anyone yet, and added that last year he arrested six people. He preferred it to other festivals like Future in Sydney, he said, which have a lot more drugs.
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Local News Accom sector threatens state govt with class action over letting law A group of approved accommodation operators in the Byron Shire say they are preparing a class action against proposed laws by the state government that will allow hosts in regional NSW to let their residences out for every day of the year, without needing to submit a Development Application (DA) to their local council. The Fair Trading Amendment (Short-term rental accommodation) Bill 2018 is expected to pass in the Upper House in early August. Under the proposal, a regional council like Byron can apply for the power to limit property owners from letting their properties for more than 180 days a year. But a spokesperson for the group representing approved accom providers told The Echo, ‘The 180-day cap that Byron Shire Council could apply for is irrelevant to us – it will still be catastrophic to registered operators, whether the cap is 180 days or 365 days. There will be no way for any cap to be policed. And there is still no level playing field in compliance or costs regardless of the number of capped days.
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Thursday meeting Local Greens MP Tamara Smith has accepted an invitation, while Nationals Ben Franklin MLC told The Echo he was unable to attend owing to other commitments but would provide comment soon. Victoria added, ‘We also call into question why the NSW state government is giving the green light to Airbnb with no restrictions, when other cities around the world are either shutting it down all together or clamping down hard. Amsterdam has put a 30-day maximum cap on Airbnb hosts and London has restricted Airbnb hosts to a maximum of 90 days per year. The group are asking all approved accommodation operators from across the state to join their group via www.Facebook.com/ NSWApprovedAccommodationAccord. Q Editorial page 12
POSITION VACANT: REGISTERED NURSE Local author Jarrah Dundler has recently released his debut novel Hey Brother, which explores PTSD, family dysfunction, mental illness and alcohol abuse in rural Australia. Jarrah is one of many local authors who will be featured at Byron Writers Festival (August 3 till 5) along with 140 international and Australian writers and commentators. Photo Jeff Dawson
Sea Shepherd ship anchors July 27 Aslan Shand
The Sea Shepherd’s flagship the MY Steve Irwin will be at anchor off Byron Bay this Friday July 27 as it takes the journey north to defend the Great Barrier Reef from threats posed by the Adani coal mine. The question that is being asked is ‘coal or coral?’ While any pre-school child already knows the answer to this simple question, it appears our governments, both state and federal, continue to struggle.
The Steve Irwin now ‘has a new mission to stop the Adani coal mine,’ said Jeff Hansen, managing director, Sea Shepherd Australia. ‘Adani’s plans to send hundreds of massive coal ships right through the UNESCO listed Great Barrier Reef, will have a catastrophic impact on whales that call the reef home, in terms of noise pollution and potential ship strike.’ A press conference will be held at the Byron Lighthouse from 1pm this Friday.
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Have you been wondering how to refresh your wardrobe without heading to the shops and adding to landfill? A community clothes swap group swapping women’s clothing is once again getting together this Saturday July 28 at Wildspace on Main Arm Road between 2 and 4pm. ‘Bring your clothes that you no longer want and return home with some new (used) clothes,’ said organiser Chritstina Cameron.
‘It’s a fun, social and relaxed community gathering that promotes sustainability.’ The fact that Australians are throwing out 6,000kg of clothing every ten minutes – which ends up in landfill – is one of the reasons Christina started the clothes swap meet-ups. ‘The goals of these events are to update our wardrobes without buying new clothes, reduce unwanted clothing going to landfill and to pass on clothes to someone else who will love them,’ she said. ‘There’s also something
very satisfying about letting go of a piece of clothing you have loved and seeing someone else loving it and giving it a home. ‘Some women go home with clothes they may never have thought of wearing before and others are happy to have had a good wardrobe clean-out. ‘Please bring only clothes that are clean, in good condition (not musty) and wearable,’ Christina said. ‘Please no children’s clothes, swimwear or shoes.’
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Local News Deforestation forum July 26 A free workshop to discuss new laws that are accelerating deforestation across NSW and how communities can restore environmental protections will be held Thursday July 26 at Marvell Hall, located at 37 Marvell Street, Byron Bay from 7pm till 9pm. Hosted by NSW Nature Conservation Council and local environmental groups, speakers include EDO NSW outreach director Jemilah Hallinan, NSW Nature Conservation Council (NCC) campaigns director Daisy Barham and NCC nature campaigner Shirley Hall. ‘New laws are accelerating deforestation and the de-
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‘Under the new Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and changes to other laws, 99 per cent of identified koala habitat on private land can be bulldozed, and eight million hectares of forest and bushland has no protection from deforestation. On the north coast, koala populations are in trouble, and yet Premier Berejiklian’s new laws will push the Australian icon further to the brink of extinction.’
After months of hustling and hard work, five-piece local hip-hop band Indigenoise have secured a gig at Burning Man, the world’s biggest annual alternative festival held in the Nevada desert. Singer Roslyn Barnett, pictured, and the crew will perform on three stages during the week-long festival next month, bringing their music to thousands of people from all over the world. Photo Jeff Dawson
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$38.5m Habitat DA pushes height limit Developers behind the third stage of Habitat, located on Bayshore Drive near Elements of Byron in the Arts and Industry Estate, have justified their request to push the height variation owing to its being unlikely to affect neighbouring properties. The Northern Joint Regional Planning Panel, headed
by former National Party MP Garry West, met on Tuesday in the Council Committee Room (Mullumbimby) to determine the application.
Mixed use Habitat is a mixed-use development purpose built to accommodate a variety of commercial, retail and
residential uses. As for the request to approve a greater height limit, the report says, ‘The building height is primarily driven by the need to achieve positive drainage and to provide good floor-to-ceiling heights at the ground level, the upper living level and the mezzanine bedrooms, with a minimum of 2.7m
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Menstruation workshop for men Paul Bibby
It’s fair to say that in-depth conversations about women’s menstrual cycles are not commonplace among groups of men. But one local woman is committed to opening up the discussion amongst men, particularly fathers with daughters. Next month, Karin Lucia Gisler will run a workshop for dads (and other men who are interested) about coming of age and menstrual education. ‘There has been this myth that menstruation is women’s
business,’ Ms Gisler says. ‘But it’s something that has always had an important role within relationships between men and women and particularly within families. ‘Unfortunately, because of the taboo around these topics there is a lot of misunderstanding or just lack of knowledge among men. ‘While most men know about certain aspects of a woman’s cycle, such as the fact that women often feel tired or depleted while bleeding and “emotional” or “on-edge” in the leadup, they are often less aware of the
hormonal shifts that occur across the cycle as a whole. ‘There are moments where she’s naturally warm and receptive and other times when she’s not,’ Ms Gisler says. ‘When she’s bleeding, her estrogen level is very low, then after a few days, it kicks in and that’s when she’s more caring, more warm and more receptive. ‘It peaks when she’s ovulating and straight after that the estrogen drops. Those lovely feelings can change… ‘Men often don’t grasp that the changes that occur are, essentially, nothing to do with
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Are we ready for the next flood event? Hans Lovejoy
Cyclone Debbie devastated much of the Shire’s north in March/April 2017, and was possibly the biggest flood ever recorded for the area. So where are Council at when it comes to preparing for the next flood? Aside from steps now underway as a result of the Byron Shire Floodplain Risk Management Committee (see breakout), it’s clear that there are blocked drains and culverts around Mullum’s east residential area, from Prince Street and the main road, Argyle Street. Along with that area, Billinudgel, parts of Ocean Shores, South Golden Beach and New Brighton are obvious hot spots for future flooding events in the north of the Shire. Do blocked drains and culverts pose a problem during high flooding events? Not so, according to former councillor and hydrologist Duncan Dey. He told The Echo, ‘It’s true that many gutters are blocked, uncared for and ignored. However, a gutter only carries water away when the water level “above�
the blockage is higher than “below� it.’ ‘If the river is up, the water can’t run away. Once the river has dropped, the gutters may block the exit of the water, but those blockages may not have caused the flooding. ‘A smart system would clear the gutters – not because that would change the outcome in a river flood of the magnitude of cyclone Debbie – but it is worth doing for about a hundred other reasons. A huge one is to avoid water pooling in the drains and going stagnant. Another one is to reinforce to people that drains are not for dumping stuff.’ And the quality of the drains may also play a part. Council’s flood and drainage engineer James Flockton told The Echo that unfortunately Council’s drainage pipes – and generally all drainage managed and built by NSW councils – are only designed to withstand five- and ten-year rainfall events, at best. He said, ‘Constructing infrastructure to withstand 100-year flood events is very expensive. Inadequate drainage can be seen especially in
Council’s flood mitigation plans As a result of the Byron Shire Floodplain Risk Management Committee meeting, held on June 14, staff have been asked to investigate ‘Dredging of key areas of the [Marshalls] creek system’, as well as ‘Changes to key parts of the rocks wall at Brunswick Heads (two options)’. A flood outlet through the dunes north of South Golden Beach, and another between New Brighton and South Golden Beach will also be investigated by staff, along with a ‘combination of the two flood outlets.’ ‘Channel enhancement’ around Mullumbimby would be looked at, as well as a flood levee, or embankment for Billinudgel. Additionally, changes to the North Byron flood model have been approved, which includes estimating how the Brunswick River responds to flooding, as well as updates to culverts and drainage around the Shire that were previously not included in the original modelling. Other changes recommended by Council’s consultant were also adopted.
older subdivisions, where the overland water-flow paths were not properly catered for.’ As for budgetary considerations, staff advised, ‘There is an additional allocation for drains maintenance in the 2018/19 financial year from the money Council receives from the special rate variation. Council acknowledges that there needs to be an increase in the budget for the
maintenance of drains. In response to ex-tropical Cyclone Debbie, Council has allocated increased funding of approximately $37,000 for urban stormwater in the north of the Shire.’
Mullum flooding Regarding the flooding issues around Mullumbimby, Flockton told The Echo that Saltwater Creek, located to
the southeast of the town, is seen as a potential mitigation flow path. ‘It passes three culverts (drains), which are constrained.’ ‘If improved, it could allow flows to bypass the town and the creek could be diverted into Kings Creek (further east of the town towards McAuleys Lane). We are also looking into floodgates as a mitigation measure near Argyle Street, located on land to the left before the residential area when approaching town.’
SGB flooding As for issues in South Golden Beach (SGB), Flockton said there was no way to fully address future flooding in that area without the use of a pump. ‘The influence of ocean levels on flood levels is too great,’ he said.  ‘A levee of any type will always need a pump,’ he said. ‘Any houses built inside the SGB levee rely upon the existing pump; however, Council still require habitable rooms to be above the flood planning level.’ Flockton made the point that some houses in the SGB
flood-prone areas may have habitable rooms on the lower floor which may be below the flood planning level. Former councillor Dey agreed a pump will always be needed for the beach areas of New Brighton and SGB, as the lands ‘cannot be drained in big floods like Debbie, because the yards are subdivided and now support houses that are below the flood level (or close to it).’ Yet SGB residents and Council have been proactive in re-establishing street drainage in the area. Flockton said, ‘Peter, Robin and Helen Streets (South) have been done so far and it’s an ongoing program.’ As for implementing the recommendations of the Floodplain Risk Management Committee, he says building a levee, or a structure to protect against flooding, at Billinudgel could be relatively easy if modelling supports this idea. ‘It would be harder to do a similar thing around Mullum, owing to the length of creek that runs around the town.’
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yron Writers Festival has pulled out all stops to create a day full of fun, inspiration and creativity to ignite the imaginations of children at Festival Sunday on 5 August. Eight acclaimed children’s authors (see program) will face their toughest and most vocal audience at the Greenstones Partners marquee, each delivering a 30-minute set of wall-to-wall enjoyment. Over in the StoryBoard StorySpace, keep young minds and hands occupied with free dropin workshops. Activities include Book Making with Zanni Louise, Samantha Turnbull’s ‘Fierce Girls’ podcast listening booth and Story Sleuthing with Tristan Bancks. Tickets only $40 (includes one child and one accompanying adult), via www.byronwritersfestival.com/tickets. The Echo spoke to some local kids about what they’re looking forward to at this year’s Kids Big Day Out and their love of writing… I am looking forward to the Kids Big Day Out because I get
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Q I am excited to meet all of the amazing authors such as Oliver Phommavanh and Eddie Ayres. I like meeting other kids who enjoy reading and writing as much as I do. I love reading because it helps me escape into another world where I can be creative and free from anything that is bothering me. I love to write because it really helps me relax and reminds me that there are amazing things in life, you just need to look for them. I also love seeing the end result of my story and the joy other people have reading them. Jessica, aged 12
Kids Big Day Out host, master showman Shep Huntly. Photo Lyn McCarthy
to see lots of authors. I really like getting my books signed because it makes my books more special. I have been going to the festival since I was four! I love it. I like watching Shep Huntly because he is funny. I like reading because
it takes me to another world. Sasha, aged 8 Q Writing makes me feel alive. It’s like being dumped in freezing ice water the second you’ve woken up warm in bed. Words
are refreshing and the feeling of letting go and just putting words on a page gives me a jittery buzz. Sometimes it feels like my creativity is building up, so writing is a relief too. It makes me feel awake. India, aged 14
Q I can’t wait to see Lian Tanner because I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Rogues, which is an exciting story about two kids who are given magical objects. I like books because they transport you to an alternative world and you can let go of your worries and your reality and enter someone else’s universe. I love to read because my head and imagination bring the characters and story to life. Misha, aged 11
Eggshell Skull: Bri Lee to talk Micheline Jenner Photo Jonathan Rowden
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arine biologist Micheline Jenner has discovered humpback breeding grounds off the Kimberley coast, has swum through orange golf-ball-sized pygmy blue whale poo to uncover a feeding spot, and is one of very few people to witness a humpback whale giving birth. In The Secret Life of Whales she reveals the unknown world of these giants of the deep and shares insights from her work with humpback, blue and pygmy blue whales, taking us from Australia to Antarctica and beyond. As a featured guest at this year’s festival, Micheline Jenner, who
also raised two daughters at sea, will reveal fascinating information about how whales live, tapping into her world-leading research and incredible enthusiasm for these magnificent creatures. • Catch Micheline Jenner at Byron Writers Festival on Friday 3 August in the session The Secret Life of Whales and on Saturday 4 August in the session Telling Stories for Science and on Sunday 5 August in the session Whales: Why They Speak to Our Psyche. Tickets at www.byronwritersfestival.com/ tickets.
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ggshell skull is a well-established legal doctrine that a defendant must ‘take their victim as they find them’. If a single punch kills someone because of their thin skull, that victim’s weakness cannot mitigate the seriousness of the crime. But what if it also works the other way? What if a defendant on trial for sexual crimes has to accept his ‘victim’ as she comes: a strong, determined accuser who knows the legal system and who will not back down until justice is done? Bri Lee began her first day of work at the Queensland District Court as a bright-eyed judge’s associate. Two years later she was back as the complainant in her own case. This is the story of Bri’s journey through the Australian legal system: first as the daughter of a policeman, then as a law student, and finally as a judge’s associate in both metropolitan and regional Queensland, where justice can look very different, especially for women. The injustice Bri witnessed, mourned and raged over every
day finally forced her to confront her own personal history, one she’d vowed never to tell. And this is how, after years of struggle, she found herself on the other side
of the courtroom, telling her story. Eggshell Skull is her fierce and eloquent memoir that addresses both Bri’s own reckoning with the past as well as with the stories around her, to speak the truth with wit, empathy and unflinching courage. • Bri Lee will be appearing at Byron Writers Festival in conversation with Ailsa Piper on Friday 3 August, in the sessions Abuse of Power and Privilege, What if Women Ruled the World, and Shaping Life into Story on Saturday 4 August, and A Genderless World? on Sunday 5 August. Tickets at www.byronwritersfestival.com.
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Local News Chinese delegation takes in region’s sustainable agri-tourism
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Sustainable tourism for the northern rivers was boosted last week with a visit from two Chinese delegations, who immersed themselves in health, wellbeing and sustainabilityfocused workshops. Organised by locally based Mandarin Pathways, one group was from Beijing and was led by Huang Zhen (Jane), the owner of Beijing’s top organic restaurant, Private Kitchen No. 44. Mandarin Pathways director Katie Grubb told The Echo, ‘Jane brought her four master chefs and family to learn about local produce, and different cooking workshops. She took her chefs out of their comfort zone to encourage innovation.’ ‘The other group were Chinese people living in Australia who wanted to break free of the city bubble they are living in and experience regional Australia. Both groups are leaders in the health and wellbeing movement currently taking place in China. Together they have a combined social media following of over 50,000 people. ‘The number one work-
The Byron Bay Red Devils Rugby League Club will soon be purchasing a new electronic scoreboard from an $8,800 grant from the NSW Liberal/ Nationals government.
Durrumbul rumble to go ahead Sunday despite break-in Private Kitchen No. 44 staff with musician Fingal Capaldi at a recent banquet at Buck’s Farm. Photo supplied
shop they all wanted to participate in was Plastic Free Life and to be part of Plastic Free July,’ said Katie. Huang Zhen (Jane), CEO of Private Kitchen No. 44, said, ‘Anyone can go online and book great tourism products. What we need is something different. We want experiences that are connected to local community in an authentic way. We can then share this new lifestyle back with China to make healthy change.’
Local startups ‘The itinerary for the delegation was deliberately designed to include new lo-
cal startups venturing into agri-tourism. In fact, some of the local chefs and people involved had never considered themselves as being part of agri-tourism, so they were excited about the new opportunities’. Katie added that the visit wouldn’t have been as successful without the support of Destination Tweed and Amy Colli. Some of the future projects include having an Australian producers’ and chefs’ week in Beijing, which will open up export opportunities, and a CCTV reality Aussie/Chinese cooking show in Beijing.
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Economy v society Surely a test for the NSW Nationals who are hopeful of returning a sitting MP to this electorate (Ballina) will be the introduction of their proposed new law, The Fair Trading Amendment (Short-term rental accommodation) Bill 2018. The long-awaited legislation aims to regulate the holidayletting industry across the state and is up for final debate in NSW Parliament in early August. But so far it’s been met with disgust from those who say they have done the right thing – approved accom providers such as bed & breakfasts, motels, youth hostels and holiday apartments. It also hasn’t a lot of support from Byron Shire councillors, who spent a lot of time – along with staff – toiling over Council’s own plan, which will presumably now be scotched. Unlike Airbnb and Stayz etc, approved accom providers paid an upfront cost to lodge a Development Application (DA) with Council. They also pay higher commercial rates, developer contributions for roads, fire safety and food safety audits, provide disability access and car-parking contributions. So any new law to regulate this industry should make sure councils are the ultimate authority and are paid those contributions, right? After all, local councils in NSW with high visitor numbers such as Byron end up paying for high infrastructure use and deal with compliance issues. The emerging model across the planet reflects this; a levy can be included into an Airbnb booking so that councils can afford to keep up with those infrastructure pressures and compliance issues. Yet the new bill of course does none of that. Like a lot of modern legislation, the bill is poorly worded and ambiguous. Regulations like the code of conduct are yet to be defined. It suits the few, not the many, when laws can be interpreted widely and are almost incomprehensible. The NSW Greens have suggested an amendment that seeks to clarify any inconsistency that may emerge between state government policy (State Environmental Planning Policy, or SEPP) and local council policy (Local Environment Plan, or LEP). Their suggestion is to allow local councils’ LEPs to prevail over an SEPP if the short-term rental accommodation provisions are inconsistent. Will it be considered by the Liberal/National Party? Unlikely given their track record of trying to take powers away from communities – they tried to amalgamate councils a few years back and it was almost an electoral disaster for them. So far, local Nationals MLC Ben Franklin’s response to his government’s proposal is to say it’s a great win for everyone and suggest a 12-month review. But it’s like gathering evidence after a crime – when you you can see it being committed. It perhaps shows how little influence the Nationals have, even in power. And how little interest they have in empowering communities. The likely outcome of course is that representatives from Airbnb and similar platforms will continue to wear out the carpet of MPs’ offices and that approved accom providers, who contributed much-needed funds to councils, will simply join the Airbnb treadmill. This equals less money for NSW councils, less say for the community and continued consolidation of corporate influence. Hans Lovejoy, editor
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t last the fateful day is looming – the interminable campaign for the five by elections no-one wanted (except, of course, the media) is finally coming to a climax. Or, in the case of at least two of them, an anticlimax: the ritual re-election of Labor in Perth and Fremantle is not in contention, given that the Libs declined to take part. And unless the polls are way off the mark, Georgina Downer’s quest to regain her hereditary seat of Mayo will mark a humiliating defeat for both her and for Malcolm Turnbull, who has heroically but vainly defended the countess’s right to rule. But pragmatically, Turnbull and his troops have put their money and resources into the other two, Longman and Braddon, and here they have a real chance. Braddon, in fact, looked like a shoo-in; Labor is on the nose in the apple island and with the relatively small electorate; the early numbers favoured the Liberal candidate Brett Whitely comfortably, But as time and attrition took over, Labor’s Justine Keay clawed her way back, and is now well and truly back in the race after a somewhat unpleasant and negative campaign that was at least as much about the leaders as the candidates. Turnbull has been targeted for being a millionaire banker, a banker just like Whitely once was, while Shorten has been attacked for just about everything. If Keay gets up, it may require tweaking to the Kill Bill strategy as we move towards the real election. Longman may be even more problematic: Queensland is, as always, different. Trevor Ruthenberg (‘Big Trev,’ as Turnbull perhaps enviously calls him) was looking good until it appeared that he had misspoken about a military decoration. He may
well be forgiven, but the slew of somewhat odd people on the ballot paper (one of whom is a convicted neo-Nazi, to go with One Nation, the Liberal Democrats and the DLP – no shortage of choice on the far right) may easily push him over the line, with a little help from Pauline Hanson and Mark Latham. Or more rational preferences could yet favour Labor’s Susan Lamb.
seamlessly morphed into Obliterate Albo as soon as needed. So quite apart from the political cost in switching leaders at all, there is no guarantee that Albanese would get Labor automatically over the line. But having said that, Shorten is in some ways more vulnerable than Hayden ever was. The previous Labor leader (and subsequently governorgeneral) was regarded as a touch
‘The government has not won an opposition seat in a by-election for almost a century. But the fact that not one but two are now on the edge is concentrating minds wonderfully’ by Mungo MacCallum None of the results will change the government – not immediately. But there could well be major consequences, which is why people are starting to talk seriously about Bill Shorten. The mood is little similar to the feeling at the start of 1983. After eight years of Malcolm Fraser, the electorate was just about ready for change and Bill Hayden was poised to lead Labor back to government. But there were many in the party still very nervous. Hayden should have won in 1980, but didn’t; and perhaps more significantly Labor fell short in the Flinders by-election at a time when Hayden needed to maintain his momentum. There was confidence; the polls still showed the ALP ahead, but perhaps not quite enough. And, crucially, there was the obvious alternative: Bob Hawke. This, of course, is the big difference. Anthony Albanese is a popular and in some ways a charismatic figure, but he is no Bob Hawke. And you can bet the Libs have compiled an extensive dirt file on him, so the existing Kill Bill strategy can be
unpredictable, even unstable. But no-one doubted his decency and sincerity, and these are the qualities that Shorten is seen to lack. This has been the case for most of his career: Faction Man, as David Marr perceptively christened him, has generally been in wheeling and dealing, nurturing his own ambition. He had been forgiven to date because he has also been delivering a record number of Newspoll leads, in spite of everything that has been thrown at him. But on a personal level, he has been going backwards, a drag on the party, and this is where he needs to perform. Shorten has lost two earlier dual-citizenship by-elections in Bennelong and New England. Although both are regarded as reasonably safe coalition seats, they have both fallen in recent memory, and Shorten’s failure to make a decent dint in them was a matter of concern. But now, partly through his own bravado over the whole constitutional mess, he has to defend Labor seats. This should be a doddle: the government has not won an opposition seat in a by-election for
almost a century. But the fact that not one but two are now on the edge is concentrating minds wonderfully. After all, Labor needs to win Liberal and National seats to gain office – not very many of them, but a decent handful are definitely needed, and more to make things safe from the vagaries of crossbenchers. Obviously if a couple of its own seats fall in all but unprecedented circumstances, not only does it make things harder in a general election – it suggests that if Shorten cannot even hang on to his own seats, he may be effectively unelectable. People whose judgment I respect have always thought so, in spite of the polling. However badly Turnbull stuffs up – and it has been both long term and spectacular – the feeling is that when it comes to the crunch in a one-on-one confrontation, Shorten will fall short. Albanese has advantages Shorten does not – he is seen as honest, loyal and unfailingly affable – hell, he even has a beer named after him. Making him leader would be a popular move; after all, he won the people’s vote over Shorten in 2013, and Shorten had to rely on his factional parliamentary allies. But there is a huge caveat: in 1983 Hayden, seeing the mood against him, submitted peacefully for the good of the party. Shorten is hardly known for such altruism. Perhaps it won’t come to this – perhaps Labor will win both Braddon and Longman and it will be Turnbull making excuses and demanding that everybody moves on. But after many months of apprehension and procrastination, the crisis has to be faced. For Bill Shorten, next Saturday night may wll be the loneliest night of the week.
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Historical rotunda Over seventeen years ago Byron was overrun with buskers and there were not enough places to play, causing friction between Byron Shire Council rangers and buskers. As buskers had no dedicated place to play I came up with with the idea of a mini-bandstand in Railway Park. I then approached the BluesFest people with the idea along with the idea of a busking competition – the winner was to receive a bag of 100 gold coins – good money. Kevin Oxford and the Blues Festival people agreed that it was a great idea – so armed with plans etc I attended a council meeting to seek approval only to be told that the council had plans for a Railway Park upgrade. I explained to council that this was needed now and that it would not cost them anything, only to be told ‘what if we go ahead with the upgrade; who will pay for its removal?’ Being a betting man I said that if Council went ahead with a park upgrade within two years I would pay the removal cost – a safe bet considering that now, over seventeen years later, the debate still rages. The mini-bandstand started as a community space and should stay that way continuing to add a bit of colour to the Bay. It was also around this time a Byron Bay saying started: ‘You need two ideas on everything in Byron Bay just in case somebody agrees with you’. Paul McCarthy Byron Bay Q The Rotunda must stay! The
Rotunda has spirit and soul, it has authenticity, it must stay
where it is, in Railway Park! Quirky and simple it may be, but this small cubby carries in Byron Shire a grassroots story ‘within and without’ its walls of Aboriginal paintings. Stories of people and place; of people who have lived in Byron, who have shaped and been shaped by its land and waters, people who fought to protect it. Hundreds, if not thousands of volunteers who have gathered, and continue to rally at the rotunda’s base, for a myriad of causes. Flags flying, it is a landmark. The rotunda is a symbol of people power. It was built by the people, maintained by the people. Let neither burgher nor bureaucrat sweep it aside on the tide of money that is sanitising Railway Park – smothering all in its wake. The peoples’ Rotunda has earned its place, its stories intact. Jill Keogh Federal
State of the roads I was in Mullumbimby a week ago to attend a funeral and could not believe how dangerous your council has let the roads in this town become. I grew up in this town. In my younger days when this town was under Mullumbimby Council the roads and the general appearance were wonderful. Even driving around the town there was no evidence that there was any roadwork in progress. With all the income coming out of this town – eg rates, taxes etc – you would feel that this thriving town should expect better than this council is providing. Warren Robb Rockhampton
Palestinian rhetoric I think it’s time the readers of the anti-Israel letters, which are published almost every week, consider the true meaning of the words ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid’. It is easy for those writers to throw such provocative words at Israel, conjuring up horrendous images of mass murder. However, given the context in which they use these pejoratives, it follows that the Hamas government of Gaza is also carrying out ‘genocide’ against Israelis with their ongoing rocket fire into civilian areas. Palestinians live, work, study, get medical treatment and are members of parliament in Israel. This is not apartheid. Israel controls its borders to prevent suicide bombers and those who are a threat from getting in. All countries do the same. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an extremely complicated issue. I just don’t see how using such derogatory words to stir up hatred against Israel can lead to a humane or peaceful resolution. R Goodchild Brunswick Heads
A rubbish solution Byron Council is currently seeking feedback on tackling the illegal dumping problem but isn’t the solution obvious? Make it free to dispose of household waste. Charging people to get rid of what they already don’t want only places a senseless obstacle in the way of responsible rubbish disposal. Yes, yes, you can dump your rubbish once a year free of charge but only if you are the sole occupant of a legal dwelling, which immediately eliminates a significant pro-
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portion of the Shire from multiple occupancies and community titles down to hinterland banana sheds and a great many in between. For those who do qualify does the council expect people to have to pile up their additional or bulky rubbish for 12 months in order to receive the privilege of not being charged through the nose to do the right thing? Is the council worried that if the charge associated with dumping waste is removed then they will be overcome with a massive influx of domestic refuse? And if that were the result then wouldn’t this be the best way to prevent illegal dumping? Many first world countries have waste-processing centres that on-cycle waste at no cost to the public. I wonder why Australia is taking so long to get on board with this. Or maybe I am wrong. Maybe we should be installing rubbish bins in the street that don’t open until you put a dollar in the slot… Bernard Manton Mullumbimby
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been delivering factsheets in Tweed Heads. The level of ignorance about the current Tweed Heads hospital closing is not surprising, given that not once has any paper, apart from Echonetdaily, printed the truth. The Health Infrastructure team need to state clearly that the terms ‘all services transferred’, ‘relocating all services’ and ‘replaced’ are actually euphemisms for ‘closing as a hospital’. Why is it so hard for them to speak the truth? Their report stated that Kings Forest needs approvals from state and federal government, and the koala habitat was a problem. However, Kings Forest has every necessary approval in place now, so there could be an immediate start on its land, and koala protection measures are about to be put in place. Compare this to the Cudgen/Kingscliff site chosen, where they state ‘the wildlife corridor will not be directly
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by Ian Rogers The man who created Australia’s most important tournament, Toni Wiedenhofer, died last week aged 87. The Doeberl Cup originated in a chance meeting in a hardware store between Wiedenhofer, a house painter, and Erich Doeberl, a building contractor. Doeberl agreed to sponsor an event designed to lure Australia’s best players to a Canberra tournament. The arrangement went on to become the second longest sponsorship of a chess tournament, behind only the Hoogovens/Corus/Tata Steel support for the Wijk aan Zee chess festival in the Netherlands. Antonio Ermanno Wiedenhofer was born in Italy in 1931, and his Austrian family saw out world war two in a mountain village near Graz. A soldier on leave from the Russian front staying with the Wiedenhofer family taught Toni to play chess. The 13-year-old went on to make his first chess set from cardboard and he began playing correspondence chess as soon as normal life resumed in Austria.
North Coast news daily: impacted by the hospital’. The koalas and other wildlife in Kingscliff will definitely be directly affected as they will be in close proximity to this massive development. Imagine the dreadful impact constant noise from sirens and helicopters and floodlights all night will have on the wildlife corridor, as well as on the human beings in Kingscliff and Cudgen! The report also states that additional health, education, training and research facilities will be developed at the Kingscliff site over time. Really? Just how can they be fitted in, when the hospital is going to be set back towards the centre of the site on the flat land, to allow a landscaping screening buffer between it and the farm over the road. All of these additional buildings will have to be constructed down quite a steep hill, hardly the best position for them. Our Relocate Team are informing the whole community of the truth, as once In 1956 Wiedenhofer took advantage of the 10 pound fares being offered to European migrants and came to Canberra, becoming ACT Champion multiple times from 1957 onwards. Competing in 11 Doeberl Cup tournaments, in 1973 he became the only Canberra player, before or since, to win the Doeberl Cup. Wiedenhofer later admitted he had had no idea, when he asked Doeberl to ‘Show me the money’ in that hardware store and was promised 100 pounds, that the event would later become Australia’s largest and most lucrative Grand Prix tournament. Doeberl Cup 1970 White: B Knezovic Black: A Wiedenhofer Opening: Giuoco Piano 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Qe7!? 5.0-0 The only attempt to refute Black’s fourth move begins 5.d4! Bb6 6.d5 Nb8 7.d6!. 5... d6 6.a4 a6 7.d4 Bb6 8.h3 Nf6 9.Bg5?! h6 10.Bh4? Preparing the coming sacrifice but 10.Bxf6 was more sober. 10...g5 11.Nxg5 By now forced, since 11.Bg3 Nxe4 is a free pawn. 11...hxg5 12.Bxg5 Rg8! The key idea – Black can remove the pinning bishop at his leisure. 13.h4 exd4 14.Kh1 Rxg5! 15.hxg5 Ng4! 16.Be2 Qxg5 17.Bxg4 Bxg4 18.Qd3 Qh4+ 19.Kg1 0-0-0 Once the a8 rook enters the attack, the game is over. 20.a5 Rh8 21.f3 Ne5 22.Qd1 Nxf3+ 23.Rxf3 Qh1+ 0-1
people are aware of the facts they’ll be lining up to sign our petition to the NSW state government asking that this absurd decision be reversed. Barbara Roughan Kingscliff
Running livestock? Annual returns of stock numbers are now being demanded by the LLS (Local Land Services) on certain rural properties, with intimidating threats of fines up to $2,200 for non-compliance. Really? If you do not graze stock commercially, then such bureaucratic orders are useless. Friends in Vic and Qld laugh at me when I tell them about this and the notional carrying capacity once calculated to four decimal places when often they have none. But they still put a dollar sign in front of this fictitious figure and you duly pay for nothing. Just what is wrong with NSW rural land owners’ thinking that they have to comply with this tyranny? How about an education tax for all those households who don’t report regularly on the number of children in their house? I and many others don’t agree, or accept court orders and legal costs. Write to premier Gladys Berejiklian with your ARLS and LLS rate notice, complaining vehemently, and say a very loud NO. This costly statutory authority should be absorbed into the Agriculture Department, and rates abolished, as in all other states. Russell Preston Brisbane
Access to public land I was dismayed by Beth Shelley’s letter from the Northern Rivers Railway Action Group (NRRAG). She stated that the railway line is being ripped up for a bike path that will only
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be used by a small number of cyclists with money, inclination and fitness and that the corridor is taken away from the majority of the public. Beth avoided the fact that rail trails are used by walkers, runners, horse riders and people on mobility scooters as well as bikes. In towns that have rail trails they have the worldwide phenomenon of Parkruns, a 5km run every Saturday morning that is free and run by volunteers. Lismore, Ballina and Kingscliff Parkruns have more than 100 runners every Saturday made up of adults, children and families. Getting our residents outdoors doing fitness activities in a safe corridor without cars would lower our health and mental costs plus give everyone a chance to meet other locals and visitors. Walking is free for everyone, running is free for everyone, and cycling can be quite cheap on a secondhand bicycle. Beth is starting to go down the path of a tourist train on the northern rivers corridor,
both India and China so there’s no need to destroy the Great Artesian Basin and/or the Great Barrier Reef in order to create what will shortly be a stranded asset.Welcome to the 21st century, Colin. Robin Harrison Binna Burra Obviously Mr Clarke has missed the point. The protest action against the Adani coal mine was to highlight the long-term consequences of this short-term profiteering. At risk is our children’s future, and the future of the children in India as well. Perhaps he is the one brainwashed, brainwashed by the propaganda of the rich and
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a service that locals cannot afford for general work-travel and pensioners will not get cheap travel. The cheapest tourist train is in Qld with a fare of $115 for a 155km trip and the government subsidises each trip to the value of $650. When NRRAG start talking about tourist trains just take a look at what is occurring in Gympie with its Mary Valley Rattler tourist train and its $17.5m financial black hole after blowing out from the original $10m reinstatement cost. Geoff Bensley Byron Bay Late last century, a bull near Murwillumbah killed someone who strayed into his paddock. If a tourist entered a bull’s paddock from the proposed pushbike trail, perhaps ‘caught short’ and seeking privacy, would the bull be euthanased? Would the farmer be liable? With people from many nationalities leaving that ‘dump’ in the cattle paddock it could bring human tapeworm
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greedy, flashing hypnotising pixels at him from his TV each day. The science is clear. Our government must stop operating on behalf of the coal industry, and work to serve the people. Take note of the concern and actions being taken in other countries. I was there on that day in Byron, standing up with other goodhearted, informed and caring parents and grandparents. Mr Clarke, your snide comments, lies and innuendo, disrespectfully belittling and misrepresenting Greens, is hardly an intelligent level of conversation. Miranda Mills Mt Burrell eggs and carcass condemnation from beef measles. Local universities draw South American students. Argentinian farm dirt on one sock could introduce foot and mouth disease. It is super infectious. The estimated cost: $120 million every hour it goes unreported. From October 2017, farms must have biosecurity plans and exclude disease sources, an impossibility with random foot/bike/horse entry. Premiums for ‘clean green’ milk, meat, even the whole $50 billion livestock industry, would be jeopardised. Shire councillors enabling these risks must bear responsibility for human fatalities and farmers’ losses. Geoff Reid Rock Valley
Higgins homestead I write in regards to a story on the Higgins homestead in The Echo (July 11). I fear this heritage-listed building has become an expensive liability to the ‘investors’. Also shouldn’t Heritage continued on page 16
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The northern rivers ratcatcher Charles Boyle
Toxicologists calculate the potency of a poison using the LD50 Test (Lethal Dose 50 per cent), which measures the amount of venom required to kill 50 per cent of a sample population. With snake venom, live mice are the unit of measurement. Based on LD50, the world’s deadliest snake is Australia’s Inland Taipan aka Fierce Snake (Oxyuranus microlepidotus). A single maximum dose of its venom can kill more than one million mice or nearly three hundred adult humans. It is by far the world’s most toxic snake venom, even more toxic than sea snakes. Despite its name, the Fierce Snake is shy, reclusive and calm and only inhabits the sparsely populated Simpson Desert. Ironically, there has never been a single recorded human death from the bite of a Fierce Snake. By comparison, Russell’s Viper (Daboia russelii) kills an estimated 25,000 people in India and Asia each year. Australia’s 3,000 annual snake bites result in 500 hospital admissions and, on average, two deaths. Of our thirty-five fatal snakebites since the year 2000, 50 per cent occurred at home, 75 per cent of the people bitten were male, and 20 per cent were bitten while handling or attacking the snake. Bad news if you’re a man trying to kill a snake at home. The big three venomous snakes responsible for recent Australian snakebite deaths are the Eastern Brown Snake, the Western Brown Snake and the Coastal Taipan. (The Death Adder has only caused
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two confirmed deaths since 1930.) It’s official: Australia’s deadliest snake is the Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis), responsible for 60 per cent of our snakebite deaths. Pseudonaja means ‘false cobra’ while textilis, meaning ‘woven’, was applied by French zoologist AndrĂŠ DumĂŠril who was reminded of fine stockings by the scales of the specimen he first described in 1854. What was he thinking? Based on the LD50 test, the Eastern Brown Snake has the world’s second-deadliest venom after the Fierce Snake. Unlike the chilled Fierce Snake however, the Eastern Brown has a fearsome reputation for speed, aggression and a bad temper.
Special size for us They are found throughout eastern Australia and Papua New Guinea in habitats ranging from beach to desert, but avoiding dense rainforest. They are a swift, slender snake growing to 1.5 metres in length – except here in the northern rivers where the world’s biggest Eastern Browns can reach 2.7 metres. As the name suggests, the upper parts of an Eastern Brown vary from golden tan to dark chocolate, and the pale yellowish belly is often blotched with orange or grey. They are highly specialised
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daytime predators, beautifully designed to hunt mice and rats. Their taste for rodents draws them to human habitations, from farms to urban areas, and this brings them into conflict with people who are active in the same places at the same time.
Snake surprise When Eastern Brown Snakes encounter people they invariably try to hide or flee. If cornered, approached or attacked they will give a warning display; if that is ignored they will defend themselves with lightning-fast, accurate strikes delivering a venom specifically designed to kill mammals. If you try to attack an Eastern Brown Snake, assume you will be bitten. If you surprise an Eastern Brown (or any venomous snake) – Freeze: Do Not Move – and give the snake a chance to leave. Snakes only respond to stimulus; if you don’t move, you’re not a threat.
If bitten If you do get bitten, the usual rules apply. The venom is carried in lymph; so keep the victim still to stop the venom spreading. DON’T wash the wound – the venom needs to be identified later. DON’T tourniquet. DO bind the area/
limb with a pressure bandage, winding up towards the heart then back down over the bite to the end of the limb. Get medical help urgently – there is an effective antivenom for both people and dogs and it’s likely you’ll survive. Before the advent of antivenom, Brown Snake bites had a 10 per cent fatality rate, owing to their short fangs and a habit of only injecting venom in 30 per cent of bites. But a severe bite is to be greatly feared. The venom, called textilotoxin, includes a neurotoxin that shuts down the nervous system and an anticoagulant that turns mammalian blood to glue. Symptoms begin with diarrhoea and dizziness, leading to kidney failure and convulsions, then paralysis and cardiac arrest. These snakes were part of the Australian ecology long before humans appeared and will probably be here long after we have gone. They are experts at avoiding people, but if you do chance to meet an Eastern Brown, be respectful and don’t panic. Take a quiet, still moment to contemplate your acute proximity to an extremely violent death in the form of our graceful, elegant northern rivers rat-catcher – and be grateful they hunt rodents, not us.
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Letters/News continued from page 14 Listed mean the current owners or investors, seeking to make a huge profit, are responsible for maintaining a property in at least a fair condition and not allow trespassers and vandals to destroy such a building? I fear the now neglected building will soon suffer an ‘unexpected catastrophe’ and burn to the ground, and out of the Heritage Listing very soon. This will be at great financial benefit to the ‘investors’ only, unless Council shows it has a spine and makes the ‘investors’ restore this once-grand building, NOW! John Gray Chinderah
West Byron politics
The Echo of 11 July included an ad from Justine Elliot, Labor member for Richmond, opposing the West Byron development and a letter from local Greens party member Ian Cohen. Ian’s letter vented some sour grapes regarding Ms Elliot’s opposition to the development. I am presuming that Ian is also opposed to the development, in which case I would have expected an expression of solidarity with the views of Ms Elliot. If, on the other hand, he supported the development,
his comments would be understandable. Either way, such remarks tend to the petulant and do not contribute to the anti-West Byron cause. Paddy Dawson Wilsons Creek Q There has been some discussion in The Echo over the last few weeks about Labor’s opposition to the West Byron megadevelopment. It is worth making Labor’s position clear – I and and Labor are 100 per cent opposed. We have stood with the community at the rallies through town, at protests on Ewingsdale Road, and made public submissions at the Joint Regional Planning Panel meeting. I will continue to stand with the community against West Byron. This fight demonstrates the importance of having a progressive local representative in government who will speak up and fight for our community. It should be made very clear that if Labor were elected at the last state election then West Byron would not be happening. We would have totally reversed the rezoning of the land and stopped West Byron dead. Asren Pugh Byron Bay
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New industrial landscapes – who benefits? Q In answer to your headline last week: Ready for commercial expansion? – ‘No!’ I understand planning for the future, but to see large industrial, retail and business centres springing up is a further nail in the coffin of Byron as we want it. Can we slow down? Chill out? What’s the other word? oh – cheer up? I’m feeling pretty grumpy about all this rapid expansion – look at Ewingsdale Road! There are many other questions to answer before this one is posed to the long-suffering, ever-bullied community, such as, ‘Are all the commercial and retail spaces full in the existing industrial estates in the Shire?’; ‘Have all the empty shops been made more available for commercial activity?’; ‘Are there empty sheds and garages in private hands that could be leased out and subsidised for small, non-invasive commercial projects such as in food, plant, clothing or art production?’ Why is bigger thought of as better? There have been great small cottage industries happening here for decades, which supply a lot of our unique local homemade
products and bring people to our shops and markets. Rather than create largescale industrial complexes, we need to use what exists and support the multitude of small creative enterprises that keep bubbling up locally. Do we really want largescale businesses to be attracted here because the large-scale industrial spaces have been built? I decry the terminology, supposed to tug at the pocket-strings of job-seekers. Land should not be described as Employment Land. This description looks like a coverup for what is a purely commercial development. Sure, some jobs will eventuate, but does Council think using the word ‘employment’ will sway us to see it more favourably? The report isn’t out till August 9, but already it sounds suss to me. Many, many questions! Henrietta Fraser Ocean Shores Q The latest employment figures show that the Byron Shire is the second lowest wage earner in the state. Last week’s Echo discussed
the proposal to create more industrial development in the expectation that this will stimulate greater employment. This will be a developers’ junket if ethical wage/ work practices are not implemented. If ethical practices are implemented that would be a good thing for the health of Byron Shire. There is a practice in Byron to encourage casual work. This can be of great benefit to employers who can be aided by employment agencies for up to $10,000 for a three-month employment contract. This is supposed to be an incentive from the taxpayer to assist the employee into full-time work. Unfortunately the employer is incentivised by the tax gift, which supplements wages – but the turnover of staff as the three months concludes is alarming. Employees find their hours begin to diminish, as new staff on the same supported contracts are employed. Who gains? Well the employer of course. Who loses? The sacked employee and the taxpayer. One manager operating
this scheme boasted to employers, ‘Don’t dare to criticise me, I am saving you heaps of money that you would have to pay to supplement wages.’ Thus we can understand the growing alienation of youth who are driven from the town by the lack of ethical industrial practices. I have also met an employee on a casual contract, who was then was fully employed. His health declined with a terminal disease and the employer supported him during this bad phase in his life. I spoke to this employer who was well aware of the bad practices that I write of and was ‘disgusted’. How many good workers are exploited and lose the incentive to seek worthwhile employment? The pressures are created by the bad social structures that we are prepared to tolerate. It does not have to be this way as there exist ethical laws upholding work practices and these should be addressed. Write to your local MP if you have been a victim of these practices. Jo Faith Newtown
Possible criminal charges for Byron police officer for striking 16-year-old ‘18 times’ Paul Bibby
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A police officer who repeatedly struck a naked and mentally disturbed teenager with his baton during a violent arrest in Byron Bay in January could be sacked and face criminal charges over the incident. During a Law Enforcement Conduct Commission hearing into the incident, which took place in Byron on Monday, counsel assisting the commission, Terrence Rowles, asserted that striking the 16-year-old drug-affected youth 18 times had amounted to ‘grossly unnecessary force’. In his closing submission to Commissioner M F Adams (QC), Mr Rowles said consideration should be given to
the ‘taking of action against (Officer E) under section 181D of the Police Act 1990 or, alternatively of the taking of action under section 173 of the Police Act 1990’. These sections refer to the power of the NSW Police commissioner to sack or take serious disciplinary action against an officer for misconduct. Mr Rowles also said that the commission should seek advice from the NSW director of Public Prosecutions as to whether ‘proceedings ought to be commenced against this officer for criminal offences’. Mr Rowles also submitted that the officer’s claims that the multiple baton strikes were necessary so that the
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youth could be handcuffed was ‘a fabrication’. ‘It is difficult to avoid the conclusion that this account was a fabrication designed to justify by reference to the acceptable use of baton strikes, which was otherwise known to the officer to be unreasonable,’ Mr Rowles said. The lawyer representing the officer in question chose to make submissions in writing rather than addressing the commission orally on Monday. However, the lawyer did say that his client’s actions fell into the ‘grey area’ of reasonable force. ‘Quite obviously, we can all think of examples that fall in the spectrum of using reasonable force,’ the solicitor said. ‘But there’s a very large grey area. Put simply, the submissions on behalf of (the officer) are that, faced with what he knew of the circumstances, faced with what he was dealing with on this particular occasion, his actions fall within that grey area.’ The commission is expected to hand down its findings within the next month.
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Ending dissent: jail time for peaceful protests New police-state laws have recently been passed by the Turnbull government, with support from the ALP. Actions that could harm the ‘reputation’ of the government on matters political, ecological or economic can now be prosecuted as serious national security offences. Story & image Dr Liz Elliott
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EPUTATION, a subjective notion, is to be mandated as ‘government = good’. Orwellian indeed. This from a government that scaped in by a tiny majority, whose record is dithering on important matters, like climate change and education, while acting expeditiously on matters to benefit centralised and corporate rule.
Prison of truth This means that peaceful blockades of coal operations or exposing the truth about Nauru could carry prison sentences of up to 25 years. Anti-war protestors can also be prosecuted. Already individual anti-mine protestors have been fined $5,000 while mining corporations could also be fined the same amount.
Fiefdom of Oz This is part of a sequence of laws designed to turn Australia into a minerals/banking fiefdom. It seems as if they are foreign influenced, as similar laws have appeared in other countries lock step, often under the banner of national security. Even more mysteriously, these laws are supported by the formerly noble ALP. There is no current emergency, yet governments everywhere enact stepwise, pincer movement containment laws to suppress possible dissent. Earlier this year we were handed the ‘Bail-In’ laws, wherein ordinary depositors can be fleeced to pay for bank speculation, and then the attempt to tie up charities and civil organisations so they cannot make political statements. Unions have already been tied up in red tape. No
discussion in media or debate in parliament! Australia seems to be designated as a quarry, with compliant locals accepting foreign workers, and then off to war whenever the US petrodollar calls. Think this won’t happen soon? The Turnbull government just authorised the gaoling of ‘Witness K’
and his lawyer for exposing Howard government actions spying on the East Timorese so as to steal oil reserves.
Rights charter How can rulers get away with this? One major reason is that Australia has no Human Rights Charter. Thus refugees can suffer in hellholes,
and whistleblowers be jailed, and the courts have no way to constrain despotic politicians. Our constitution is brief, and addresses only property, religious and state freedoms and has an ‘implied’ freedom of political communication. In the US and most other democracies, courts can challenge decisions that threaten vulnerable people, privacy and freedom of speech. The Dutch have enshrined the ‘right to have a habitable environment’. On Monday 16 July, 80 people gathered in Mullumbimby Civic Hall to establish a Human Rights Charter. A similar group is meeting in Lismore, and it is hoped more areas will follow. After drafting a Charter based on Gillian Triggs’s rewording of the 2006 Victorian Charter of Rights, and circulating it amongst the 80 people, the document will be presented to local residents by a door-to-door campaign such as the successful ones of the anti-CSG movement and the Bernie Sanders campaign in USA. Area by area we may reverse this governmental intention to stifle us, the very people who legitimised government. Your basic rights are at stake! Updates can be found online at www.ngarainstitute.org.au.
Hemp Embassy president on drug driving charge Chris Dobney
The president of Nimbin’s Hemp Embassy, Michael Balderstone, has revealed he tested positive for cannabis during a recent random drug test (RDT) in the area. Mr Balderstone, a lifelong cannabis advocate, says he has yet to decide whether to fight the matter in court. ‘I haven’t even received the charge sheet yet,’ he told The Echo. But he described police conducting random drug tests in Nimbin as being ‘like shooting fish in a barrel’. ‘The police know full well they can bully us. They introduced this scheme, which is untested and unproven, and we are the only country on Earth testing like this… just testing for presence, no level at all just a skerrick of THC and you are likely to lose your licence,’ he said. ‘Imagine any level of alcohol and you lose your licence, and it passes through your system quickly, unlike cannabis.
‘I’ve been smoking pot for nearly 50 years and I’m totally used to it, like the millions of people who take their pharma pills every day are used to them. I’d possibly be more dangerous without my daily medication!
Opioid alternative ‘And what about epileptics who keep their seizures at bay with pot; do we really want them to stop driving?’ Mr Balderstone said more people are turning to cannabis because ‘it doesn’t have the side effects of opioids, which we all know can have a huge effect on people’s skills despite not being tested for in Community Event @ Du
the RDT program’. ‘RDT and sniffer dogs have changed drug trends in Australia for the worse in a big way. Pot is the easy bust in every way, bulky and smelly, stinks when you smoke it, and stays in your system for weeks because it’s fat soluble.
Inquiry needed ‘There urgently needs to be a +federal parliamentary inquiry into RDT and I think it’s the job of the Greens to get this happening if the major parties won’t take it seriously. ‘And most importantly we cannot properly in any way introduce medicinal cannabis before we sort out the RDT.’
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Do NOT place in your yellow recycling bin Nappies Chip packets Bagged recyclables Hazardous materials (asbestos or chemicals)
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. . . at a glance What happens to my recycling? Your recyling is NOT being ODQGÀOOHG Your kerbside recycling goes to Lismore City Council’s regional Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where it is sorted by people and machines and bailed for recycling in local an international markets.
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North East Waste we are partners of the NSW EPA’s Love Food Hate Waste program which supports households and businesses to REDUCE their food waste through better meal plans, smarter shopping and more LɈLJ[P]L MVVK Z[VYHNL
We have worked with 12 local primary schools and over 1,000 students as part of our Waste Wise School Challenge. Many local early childhood centres and Organics primary schools now have organics recycling.
What are we doing to reduce single use plastics in the Shire?
Byron Shire is leading the charge and encouraging local businesses to become #plasticfree with the #MaketheSwitch campaign. Plastic Free Byron, Boomerang Alliance and Byron Shire Council are leading the campaign to help businesses reduce their use of the top six single use plasitc items most commonly found in the litter stream PUJS\KPUN IHNZ JVɈLL J\WZ [HRLH^H` containers, servingware, straws and water bottles.
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any business, event or market in the Shire. Individuals are also welcome to join. Sign up at www.plasticfreebyon. com/maketheswitch. Also check out Positive Change for Marine Life’s Don’t be a Sucker program and Mullum Cares Waste Free Catering program also working with local businesses and events to reduce their plastic footprint! We’re also engaging with local businesses to reduce waste to SHUKÄSS HUK PTWYV]L YLJ`JSPUN ^P[O North East Waste’s Waste
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Another face in the game Not every day do you find a real estate agent who has been a certified carpenter, lived and worked on organic farms, has raised cattle and goats, has trained horses, crossed New Zealand on horseback, has owned and worked two gourmet restaurants and by all reports is an amazing Thai chef. If that’s not enough, he has had an office in a skyscraper in the Philippines doing web programming, has been a buyers’ agent, has been buying, selling and subdividing real estate for years, and for last 10 years has also been a fireplace installer and a chimney sweep. Who is he? He is Rez Tal from Byron Bay and Hinterland Property. ‘Rez’ says that his vast and
diverse experiences are his point of difference, that and the fact that he donates 10 per cent of his agency’s profits back to the community.
‘Ten per cent of my profits are going to the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF)’ – Rez Tal, Byron Bay and Hinterland Property
‘I can directly apply my experience to a property; I can look at a house and understand the structure and foundations. On rural
properties I know the ins and outs from the water tanks / pump/bore systems all the way through to knowing the type of grass that is growing in the paddock and how it will effect the livestock the buyer intends to raise!’ Rez believes change must start at a local level. ‘Ten per cent of my profits are going to the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF),’ says Rez. ‘I see people taking showers in the fountain next to the Mullumbimby Civic Hall and others sleeping on the street whenever I go to the post office in Byron. This makes me very upset as I know we can change this. After many years of dealing with different charities I came across the Northern
Creative Spaces for Everyday living
Rez Tal, Principal and Sales. Rez has vast background in working on organic farms, carpentry, owning gourmet restaurants, and investing and selling real estate. Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF). The NRCF is a sustainable community fund that directly helps locals in need through grants and money given to other charities. You can donate or enquire via their website https:// nrcf.org.au/. Let’s make our community strong together.’
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Stunning Architectural Home
26 Hendersons Lane, Mullumbimby 12 Old Byron Bay Road, Newrybar Sale Price: Call for Details 6 2 2 4 4 4
This blue chip location is just 5 mins from both the beaches of Brunswick Heads & the vibrant town of Mullumbimby. Perched on a ridge top at the end of a quiet country lane, this property enjoys sweeping lighthouse views to the East and breath-taking Mt Warning vistas to the West. Set on an easy care block of just over an acre of near level lawns and established fruit trees, this is an amazing opportunity to build your dream home or renovate the existing spacious five bedroom home. A separate self contained studio for extended family, guests or additional income. Homes along this ridge, with this aspect are incredibly rare so be sure to secure your viewing now.
Open: Saturday 28 July 10.00 – 10.45am Contact: Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237 Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049 Bangalow Real Estate & Byron Hinterland Properties
Noble Lakeside Park - Kingscliff Site 180
$2,850,000
Set on 2.5 level acres sits this ultramodern home with stunning uninterrupted views. The design and attention to detail of this home is second to none with high ceilings, beautiful timbers, ducted air conditioning and touch lighting throughout, plus a 8kW solar power system. A Caesarstone waterfall island bench rests in the contemporary kitchen, with dishwasher, and large walk-in pantry. In the dining and family room there is a sun bench fitted with storage and a gas fireplace. Spacious rumpus and study area with 2nd front entrance plus access to the 3rd bedroom and 3rd bathroom. The master is fitted with a walk-in robe, access to the deck, and ensuite with a deep stone bathtub. All four bathrooms have floor to ceiling tiles and stone vanities. Freshwater infinity pool and outdoor fire pit. Separate pool house with kitchenette and bathroom. The acreage features a majestic 130 year old fig tree, 9m x 15m Colorbond shed and citrus orchard. This superb property is one of a kind and close to the main coastal towns. Inspect by appointment Open: Contact: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 Katrina Beohm Real Estate
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Absolutely nothing remaining to be done. This immaculately presented home is ready to be moved into and enjoyed! It is located on a corner block in close proximity to visitor parking and is just a short stroll to tennis court and swimming pool. It has recently been redecorated throughout. New timber-effect vinyl planking throughout the living areas and bedrooms. Plus, new blinds and curtains have recently been installed. Spacious open-plan living area with veranda door from the dining area opens to a private and secluded, partially covered courtyard. Recently renovated kitchen has new Caesarstone benchtops/ work/surfaces and ivory coloured flat panel doors. The kitchen is complemented with a new Bellini dishwasher, a built-in Simpson fan-forced oven/grill, and a relatively new ceramic cook-top. The home has two good sized bedrooms with built-in robes, ceiling fans and privacy blinds. The tiled bathroom comprises a shower cabinet and vanity unit with a separate toilet. A carport adjoins the home and has a remotely operated roller door and space for two small vehicles. Energy-efficient home with solar panels and inverter. Open: By Appointment Contact: Kelvin Price 0423 028 468 Mr Property Services
6680 1100 7/84 Rajah Rd Ocean Shores
6684 3300 79 Burringbar St Mullumbimby
VERY LARGE ALREADY CONSTRUCTED LOT Lot 120: • Reserve Front 892m2 • Fully Constructed • Near Level $449,000
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B Y R O N S H I R E 240 Skinners Shoot Road $1.7 million Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 3
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B Y R O N S H I R E 246 Skinners Shoot Road $1.7 million Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 1
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+ Rustic charm with northern timber deck where you can relax in peace with nature & wildlife + High raked timber lined ceilings, wood heater in living room. Beautiful stained glass throughout + Large 7m x 14m Colorbond shed plus separate workshop with 3 phase power + Town water, sealed road, only moments to the CBD & the beaches of Byron Bay
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Property Stunning 62 Acre Property
Rare Industrial Land In Byron Bay Priced to Sell!
24 James Street, Dunoon
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Toorallie is a property that makes a statement. The pencil pine lined drive creating a feel of Tuscany. The floor plan flows beautifully from cosy living areas to the light filled conservatory, boasting stunning mountain views. The master retreat has a luxurious ensuite and generous walk-in dressing room. A real plus is the large guest wing with private entrance. The 62 acres of undulating rich land is both scenic and productive. First class infrastructure is in place to support productive farming if needed, with a large water licence available. Enjoyed as a rural retreat, the property also has potential to develop attractive income earning activities. Once a prime macadamia farm there is the option to replant with macadamia or high yield crops (such as blueberries). Sat 12pm – 1pm Open: Contact: Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412 Chris Clarke 0459 356 236 Elders Bangalow
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Located in the highly sought after Byron Arts & Industry Estate No 6 Wollongbar Street is your extremely rare blank canvas to map out your own Byron Bay success story. 1,184m2 with wide street frontage offers great exposure and Town Planning advice indicates many combinations of multi industrial unit development opportunities are possible with permission. It is well documented just how few commercial or industrial land opportunities are left in the thriving creative hub of the Byron Shire and whether it is used to create a high yielding commercial investment, the home of your own business or even a strategic purchase based on the tried and true principals of supply demand this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Perfectly presented and priced to sell, this early 1990s residence offers privacy and comfort with a flexible floor plan. • Nestled on a near level 790 sqm allotment with scope to extend or build a granny flat (STCA) • Great opportunity for investors & first home buyers • Master bedroom with walk in robe & en-suite opens onto covered timber deck • Fresh new wool carpet perfect to keep your feet warm on those chilly winter mornings • Walking distance to Waterlily Park, tennis courts & children’s playscape • Rental estimate $520 – $550 per week
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Open for Inspection BANGALOW REAL ESTATE • 26 Hendersons Lane, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.45am • 160 Koonyum Range Road, Wilson Creek. Sat 11.15am–12.15pm
J HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS • 2/2 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 140 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 24 Warrambool Rd, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 23 Warrambool Rd, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm • 5 Bower Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 12–12.30pm • 18 Coomburra Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 1–1.30pm
ELDERS BANGALOW • 10 Marblewood Place, Bangalow. Thu 10–10.30am, Sat 9.30–10am • 24 James Street, Dunoon. Sat 12–1pm ELDERS BRUNSWICK HEADS • 21 Orana Rd, Ocean Shores. Sat 9–9.30am • 1 Glendale Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 71 New City Rd, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 20 Kolora Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 12.30–1pm FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 7/1 Langi Place, Ocean Shores. Wed 12–12.30pm • 43 Corkwood Crescent, Suffolk Park. Wed 4–4.30pm • 28 Caniaba Crescent, Suffolk Park. Wed 5–5.30pm • 47a Stewart Street, Lennox Head. Thu 11–11.30am • 49 Granuaille Road, Bangalow. Thu 11–11.30am • 2/92 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Thu 12–12.30pm • 17 Rankin Drive, Bangalow. Thu 12–12.30pm • Lot 2, 20 Azalea Street, Mullumbimby. Fri 11–11.30am • 1635–1651 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Fri 12–12.30pm • 70 Brushbox Drive, Mullumbimby Creek. Fri 1–1.30pm • Lot 20 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park. Fri 2–2.30pm, Sat 9–9.30am • 1 New City Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 9.30–10am • 2/113 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 1 & 9/113 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 35 Station Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 28 Caniaba Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 49 Granuaille Road, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am • 3 Somerset Lane, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 2/92 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 47a Stewart Street, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am • 45 Shelley Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 43 Corkwood Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am • 30 Cedar Crescent, East Ballina. Sat 11–11.30am • 7/1 Langi Place, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm • 17 Rankin Drive, Bangalow. Sat 12–12.30pm • 3/11 Korau Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 2/43 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 70 Brushbox Drive, Mullumbimby Creek. Sat 1–1.30pm • 172 Old Byron Bay Road, Newrybar. Sat 1–1.30pm • 106 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 1–1.30pm • 354 Upper Wilsons Creek Road, Upper Wilsons Creek. Sat 2–2.30pm • 94 Corkwood Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 2–2.30pm • 43 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 2–2.30pm
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McGRATH BYRON BAY • 34 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30pm • 17 Edward Place, Knockrow. Sat 12–12.30pm • 14 Hakea Cres, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 60 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. Sat 1–1.30pm
Auctions BANGALOW REAL ESTATE • 160 Koonyum Range Road, Wilsons Creek. Sat 4 August 10am ELDERS BANGALOW • 10 Marblewood Place, Bangalow. Auction 28 July 10am FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 49 Granuaille Road, Bangalow. Sat 4 Aug 11am. Guide $840K–$920K. • 47a Stewart Street, Lennox Head. Auction 4 August 1pm • 17 Rankin Drive, Bangalow. Auction 11 August 10am. Guide $850K–$920K
PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBY • 111 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.45am RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • Lot 3/19 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sleepy Hollow. Sat 9–10am • 7 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 10.30–11am • 46 Banool Circuit, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 20/2 Langi Place, Ocean Shores. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 170 Billinudgel Road, Billinudgel. Sat 12.30–1.30pm
New Listings ELDERS BANGALOW • 24 James Street, Dunoon. Sale $1,395,000 ELDERS BRUNSWICK HEADS • 1 Glendale Crescent, Ocean Shores FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 70 Brushbox Drive, Mullumbimby Creek. $1,350,000–$1,450,000 • 7/1 Langi Place, Ocean Shores. $855,000 • 17 Byrne Road, Rosebank. Contact Agent • Lot 20 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park. $700,000–$770,000 PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBY • 111 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby – Res/Business Zone • 2/121 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby – $375,000
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Come home to Mullumbimby From the moment you step inside this gorgeous circa 1940s character cottage, you will feel like you’ve come home. Relaxing on the oversized entertaining deck, enjoy calming rural views across green pastures, giving the feel of being on acreage, but without all the work. * Hardwood floors, high ceilings, covered timber decks * Approx. 574sqm level block with rear lane access * Plenty of space on the block for a granny flat (STCA)
View: Saturday 11.00–11.30am Price guide: $725,000–$775,000 Contact: Fiona Crandell 0400 418 886
* Family friendly street with great neighbours * Walking distance to Mullumbimby Public School, shops and cafes * Just seven minutes to the beautiful beaches of Brunswick Heads Could this be the home that you’ve been searching for?
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The Good Life
Advertising enquiries: adcopy@echo.net.au | 6684 1777 Editorial enquiries: goodlife@echo.net.au www.echo.net.au/good-life can be forced to operate at subsistence level. The Lanes’ hope is that their approach to farming may create a ripple effect, ‘inspiring others to think outside the square and look at new and innovative ways to make farming interesting and something for younger generations to aspire to’. In fact, the eight-acre market garden ‘incubates’ young farmers by providing them with free use of equipment such as tractors and irrigation apparatus for a period to get them started. In the book there are beautiful and vignettes that give insights into the motivation and journey of the producers from the young startups to the older hands. It is also full of practical advice on setups and models and also features tips that the home gardener can use.
‘For me it brought up memories of how my mother told me she lived, and how her parents and grandparents lived.’ – Tom Lane, The Farm
A book about community By S Haslam It’s hard to think of a project more emblematic of modern Byron than The Farm. Situated right at the gateway to town, the old flower farm, earmarked for a West Byron-like housing estate, was physically saved by a couple with a vision. The concept was of a place that supported wellbeing by using sustainable, organic foodgrowing practices as well as a strong intention to create and connect to community. Tom and Emma Lane were the purchasers who had the fortitude to leave the city with their family and create the life
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they had imagined. Now there is a book that tells the story of how The Farm came to be. The account of this new Byron icon is not just about that property itself; it is a larger narrative of the type of sea-changers whose aim is to contribute positively to our community and continue the legacy of earlier environmentally and ethically conscious migrants to the Shire. But ‘People think The Farm is just about us,’ Emma told The Echo last week, ‘but it’s more like an old-fashioned village. We’d never written a book before, but in the process we revisited our childhood experiences, our family heritage, and I understand The Farm more now as a symbol of how we used to live.’ Tom agrees. ‘For me it brought up memories of how my mother told me she lived, and how her parents and grandparents lived. What we emailed to the publishers reflected the last 4–5 years, but also way back before then. It’s not just about us, it’s about them, back in the past, how they all came together to create a village and the sense of community.’ Research for the book has uncovered surprising parallels between the share-farming use of the land in the 1860s, by its then-owner William Flick, and its current arrangement of the ‘growers collective’ where the farmers own their own business. The survival of real farming is incredibly important to the Lanes. ‘We had to try a number of models before coming up with one that works for our community,’ say the Lanes. The reader can discover how the mixed-use farming project, along with the element of the Three Blue Ducks eatery, is a financially sustainable model in an era where anything apart from broadscale corporate farming
There is a very handy section on local foraging for native foods and seaweeds as well as a lot of useful how-to explanations on composting, companion planting, and understanding concepts such as food miles. Additionally there is advice on attracting and keeping bees, farm regeneration, how to dry flowers and herbs and then conduct a smudging ritual. For others the highlight may be the food that is featured in recipes and fabulous pictures that make you want to scoop the dishes off the page! You can discover how to make the Bread Social sourdough bread, macadamia nut butter, or shake up a new cocktail. Contributions for recipes come from our region’s chefs, Lane family favourites, and the food producers themselves. Kombu Cody, the seaweed forager, contributes a recipe for a Japanese shabu-shabu stew made with kelp and ogo-nori seaweed taught to him by an eighth dan Hansi swordsman. If there is a word that seems to underlie the successful strategies outlined in the book it is perhaps collaboration; the Lanes’ farming is not just one family working in the fields. They have collaborated with architects, prospective farmers, non-profit groups, restaurateurs and even the local brewer Stone & Wood (the used yeast liquids are used in the compost). They have joined with a psychologist to install ‘gratitude benches’ in the macadamia grove at The Farm, with the idea of helping people counter stress and anxiety and tap into the innate sense of happiness we all have more easily, in the midst of nature’s bounty. On Sunday 5 August at 9am the Lanes will be launching their book at the Byron Writers Festival with the godfather of sustainable farming in the US, Michael Ableman, an experience they clearly find uncomfortable. ‘We’re not expert writers,’ says Emma. ‘We’ve just told our experience in a colloquial way, so we’re honoured to be amongst the gifted writers, but it’s a bit daunting.’ ‘We’re like teenagers,’ says Tom. ‘We’re definitely out of our comfort zone onstage, but if we want to create a ripple effect by our example we have to put ourselves out there.’ More info: Sunday 5 August 9am Yellow Brick Road Pavilion – Byron Writers Festival byronwritersfestival.com
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Deer Hunter
trophy hunting, it is about respectfully using an animal to feed people.’ Mark explains his film’s objective: ‘I’m not trying to upset anyone, this is not a political film. I just feel strongly that By S Haslam we should have a situation where more people are eating these deer rather than simply wasting them. Unfortunately, at the Smoking is back – food that is. And so is wild game. Local moment, we can’t sell the meat we hunt chef Mark LaBrooy has been hunting deer 6.5hrs southwest in our restaurants. Government legislation of Byron, has made a short film about it, and is hosting a doesn’t allow a private hunter to shoot workshop where you can learn how to smoke wild venison. meat and serve it in a commercial setting Mark LaBrooy is a spearfisherman, hunter, surfer, heli-boarder, as it doesn’t meet the Australian meat and chef and co-owner of the Three Blue Ducks. He and his certification guidelines.’ He would like to five mates have opened four restaurants in Bronte, Rosebery, change people’s attitudes towards this, for Brisbane and Byron. them to be aware that there are millions of acres of state forest, and a lot of deer, and After a recent trip to Sweden, Mark saw firsthand the hunting culture that is widely practised throughout Scandinavia. There, that if you obtain the appropriate licences you can hunt the deer. ‘Everyone is entitled locals hunt moose and reindeer to make smallgoods, aged prime cuts and tanned hides. In particular, Mark was struck by to use state forests for hunting once the reverence that the hunters show to the animals, killing only acquiring the correct permits,’ says Mark. what they need to feed their Once you have tried aged families. hot-smoked venison you may never be able to go back to Deer have proliferated to the anything else – it is one of point of being vermin and ‘Everyone is entitled to use state forests for the oldest and tastiest foods cause significant damage hunting once acquiring the correct permits’ there is. Nothing beats the to the native environment. flavour of meat cooked with Mark says that the current – Mark LaBrooy wood-fire smoke, and at practice of the Department the upcoming event Mark of Primary Industries is to will teach people how to cull these animals using break down the beast, age helicopters and ground-based the meat and smoke a whole deer leg. He believes that more shooters, costing the taxpayer hundreds of thousands of people should be aware of how good wild meat can taste. As a dollars. The saddest part of this is that the carcasses are simply wild-caught animal deer is completely free range and organic. left discarded on the ground, creating a situation in which In addition venison, like the meat from all grass-fed animals, there is senseless loss of life. In a country where different is a seriously nutritious protein source with very high levels of areas experience food shortages, these animals are being vitamin K2. Levels of K2 in animals reduce within a week of the thoughtlessly culled. The more that Mark learned about this animal ceasing to eat grass, so when an animal is grain fed or issue, the more he became motivated to do something about it. As someone who hunts and consumes deer himself, he feels grain finished its K2 levels deplete because it doesn’t graze on live grass during the trucking and sale process. In comparison, compelled to let others know about it. ‘It is a terrible waste of wild deer spend the entirety of their lives free-ranging and so a premium source of food’, he told The Echo, ‘This isn’t about
are a beautifully clean, nutrient-dense food source. By screening this film, Mark is hoping to put forward a realistic viewpoint: deer were introduced to Australia in the late 1800s and with no natural predators have become a blight on the environment. Ironically, although they are an introduced species, deer are much more suited to the climate of the Australian bush than sheep and cattle are. It is completely understandable that farmers want these animals eradicated as they are in direct competition for pasture with the farmers’ highly prized sheep and cattle. However, surely there is a better way. Is it not time to start valuing them as a legitimate food resource? This workshop is an opportunity to introduce people to deer, and educate them about this sustainable and tantalisingly delicious food source. ‘Last week I hunted some deer,’ says Mark, ‘I’ve aged it and will gift the meat to the people who come to the event.’ More info: Cooking With Smoke workshop and film screening Fri 27 July 5.30–7.30pm Department of Simple Things Byron Bay. $20 includes beers, barbecue, workshop and a Mr Simple t-shirt. Tickets: mrsimple.com.au
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BALLINA
BYRON BAY
Ballina RSL Club
Blakes Table
1 Grant St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
Friday 27 July from 6.30pm Spinnakers Function Room Shared style menu - Tickets $69 Complimentary Welcome Beverage Meet and greet local local brewers from Seven Mile Brewery.
Wharf Bar & Restaurant
Open 7.30am Daily. Open till late Thurs–Sun Coffee, breakfast, lunch & dinner, functions & weddings. Fully Licensed. 12-24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 / 6685 6011
NEW WINTER MENU OUT NOW Stay warm this winter with one of our new mouth-watering creations
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The Rocks @ Aquarius Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6685 7663 – Menus at therocksbyronbay.com.au
The Hideout Cafe Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week from 7.30am Shop 6/13 Lawson Street 6680 9300 FB thehideoutbyronbay insta @thehideoutbyronbay
Success Thai
BYRON BAY
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.
Barrio Byron Bay
A 5-minute drive from Byron Bay, Barrio eatery at Habitat brings together the local community Mon–Tue 7am–3pm; in a relaxed environment for all-day dining. WoodWed–Sat 7am–9pm fired oven, charcoal grill, veges, meat, fish, salads, 1 Porter Street, natural wines, local beers, cocktails 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
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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
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
NEW WINTER MENU AT THE ROCKS! Join us at The Rocks on Lawson for some winter warmers! We have a range of fresh, locally sourced breakfast and lunch at affordable prices. Enliven the senses with a Byron Bay Coffee or super healthy smoothie! Enjoy an Ice-cold beer, wine, or hand-crafted cocktail with your meal! Cosy indoor seating and heated outdoor patio space available. $5 SCHOONERS AND $12 COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK
Hidden away in Byron’s iconic ‘Eat street’ Bay Lane, The Hideout Cafe and Bar offers indoor, outdoor and deck dining With a fresh, funky, relaxed vibe, generous serves, cruisey staff and 10am licence, come and find us for ‘Byron’s BEST breakfast’ all day… Takeaway available Vegetarian,Vegan and gluten free options available Kids menu
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. Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee www.lusciousfoods.com.au
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Slo-mo Joes Open every day From 11am till late Corner of Fletcher St and Bay Lane, Byron Bay
6685 7502 IG - @slomojoes
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Elixiba
DAILY HAPPY HOUR FROM 3 TILL 5 PM Slow down & chill out! Immerse yourself in Slo-mo Joes relaxing vibes while you enjoy live music & delicious flavours inspired from around the world. There’s something for everyone; from slow-cooked meats to mouth-watering burgers and nutritious salads. Guaranteed to leave you wanting more!
Main Street Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832
Open 12pm–Late Every day Shop 10, Feros Arcade 23 Jonson St 6685 6845
Fishheads
Gourmet burgers created by chefs
7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. HAPPY HOUR 4–6PM MON–FRI 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632
Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations.
No Bones
The Italian Byron Bay Open 7 days from 6pm The Italian Byron Bay provides a bustling atmospheric Sunday Lunch from midday. restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest Next to the Beach Hotel cocktails and wines. Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au
Food & Cocktails Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm 11 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 6680 7418 @nobonesbyronbay
Treehouse on Belongil
Byron at Byron
Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas. 25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452
St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. Sun: 5pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426
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
77–97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay 6639 2111 thebyronatbyron.com.au
Legend Pizza
St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.
Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au
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Finn Poke Restaurant Open 7 days 11am till 8pm Fri & Sat 11am till 8.30pm Shop 5, 8 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 8156 Take away available
Fresh Healthy Delicious
Hawaiian and Japanese flavours Signature Poke Bowls
Williams St
• 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_
50 Pacific Parade, cnr of William St, Lennox Head 0476 892 194 insta @williamst.lennox
Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street
Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com
Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available
$12 Cocktails + $7 Tapas $6 Beers + Wines + Spirits MONDAY TO FRIDAY 4pm to 6pm
New Vegetarian Restaurant We serve Tapas, share plates and daily chef’s specials. A plant based feast that is sure to leave an impression. Word on the street is we’ve got the best cocktails in town too. Thoughtful menu reflecting the region, the seasons and the climate. Elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner, or cocktails on the verandah overlooking the rainforest. Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $52 per person
FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on
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Relaxed dining by the beach. Food that celebrates local produce served with a healthy dose of good tunes and good vibes. All welcome. Our opening hours are 6.30am–2.30pm, 7 days for Breakfast + Lunch Thursday, Friday, Saturday for dinner. Sunday Tapas & Happy Hour Specials till sundown
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The Empire Open 7 days M–F 9am–5pm, S,S 9am–3pm Dine in and takeaway Licensed FB/Insta: EmpireMullum 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306
Live Music 10am Sat 21st & Sun 22nd 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
BEACH FRONT HAPPY HOUR
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Happy Chilli Garden Open 6 days - closed Sundays Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 M 0403 516 793 happychilligarden@hotmail.com
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
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!
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IT’S ALL IN THE KITTY FOR COMEDIAN KITTY FLANAGAN, WRITING A BOOK WASN’T SECOND NATURE.
‘IT TOOK ME FOREVER!’ SHE LAUGHS. ‘THE REALLY ODD THING IS YOU THINK YOU WOULD WRITE IT HOW YOU SAY IT BUT IT’S JUST TOO COLLOQUIAL ON THE PAGE AND IT SOUNDS TOO WRITTEN. IT ISN’T A MATTER OF DOING A TRANSCRIPT OF WHAT YOUR STANDUP WOULD BE. IF THAT’S WHAT PEOPLE THINK I’VE DONE IN THIS BOOK THAN THAT’S A GOOD THING!’
Kitty is a featured writer at the Byron Writers Festival next week, talking about the memoir Bridge Burning she published with Allen & Unwin. While the book is spectacularly funny and self-deprecatory, and written with the ease of someone who writes in the memoir form all the time, it’s not something Flanagan would do again in a hurry. ‘It was a nightmare; I don’t think I could ever do it again! They didn’t even give me a year to do it. I signed the contract in May and they wanted it back in November.’ Flanagan isn’t idle. As one of the country’s most in-demand performers she is touring regularly with her live show and in production with the ABC’s The Weekly. ‘I can’t do two things at once,’ she declares! ‘I am not a multi-tasker. I had to wait for The Weekly to finish to start writing. I can do standup and one other thing. Writing for The Weekly and writing the book are very different; one you have to be so succinct and get your point out quickly, and with a book you have to give a lot more detail.’ The book is dedicated to Flanagan’s sister Penny, her closest ally, supporter, and when it’s required, critic. Only a sister can really tell you what she thinks about your work. Kitty showed the early draft of her book to her sister, who gave her some straightshooting feedback.
‘My sister said to take the jokes out; I was enjoying the book and then I got stuck on you trying to be funny.’ She was right. So I went back and took out all those little puns and silly jokes. Whenever I got stuck I went back and read a bit of David Sedaris and got involved in the stories, I realised to write a funny book it’s not laughing every sentence.’ Being funny is as natural as breathing for Kitty. It’s in every sentence she speaks. It’s who she is. ‘I want to be funny. I don’t feel that I have to – I want people to read the book and find it funny. I don’t want an insight into my soul.’ Flanagan’s book isn’t about comedy. When she set out to write her memoir she didn’t want to pen a warts-and-all account of the comedy industry. It’s a random collection of recollections, moments, reflections and stories from Flanagan’s life. Her writing style is so natural it’s like she’s sitting on your bed telling you a story that just has you rolling around in stitches. ‘I didn’t want to write about comedy. The publisher said can I have more stories about the first time you did standup, and I said no, it’s not that interesting, my best gig my worst gig, and all that stuff. Although I did write about my stint in Singapore. I thought I had really cracked show business but it was just so horrific on so many levels. You don’t realise what those gigs do for you at the time!’
While Flanagan has been working the comedy circuit both here and abroad for considerably more than 15 years, it was her work on The Project that really brought her to the attention of everyday Australians.
wanted to stab me 1,000 times, said I should should be killed in a bath of hydrochloric acid, it seems very reactionary…’
‘Once they see your face they’ll come and see your show,’ says Flanagan, who regularly sells out shows all around the country.
‘Don’t laugh at them. If you don’t laugh at me, well there’s the lesson. I won’t do that stuff again. I don’t need abuse or the video on Facebook. There is nothing worse than silence in a room.’
Now a featured contributor for The Weekly, Flanagan doesn’t shy away from controversy, although she never wants to be seen as someone ‘who gives a lecture or a point of view. I essentially just make jokes.’
If you don’t like what a comedian says, Kitty has a very simple non-violent solution.
Although it was her piece on the antivaccination movement that really brought her some interesting feedback.
Although when Flanagan is onstage it’s absolutely impossible not to laugh. Delightful, a little outrageous and totally unfiltered, Kitty Flanagan is a refreshing voice in comedy and is sure to be the star of this Byron Writers Festival.
‘It was unparalleled. It came from the people who claim to want the best for people – they
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WHEN UBER HITS THEY DON’T MISS
Last week an Uber driver ran over my daughter. She only gave the driver one star. Zero stars and ‘Driver ran me over’ wasn’t an option. It happened like this: my 19-year-old daughter used the peer-to-peer Uber service to meet friends at Trivia at an inner-city Melbourne pub. When getting out of the Uber, she walked behind the vehicle to cross the road and the car backed into her, knocking her to the ground. It happened really quickly, and before she knew it she was under the back of the vehicle, managing to bang on it with her hand as she went down to alert the driver. In the process of falling under the vehicle she injured her foot. The driver got out of his car to check she was okay. Having just been hit by a car my daughter pulled herself up and started moving across the road. The driver took this to mean that she was fine and left. My daughter then collapsed crying onto the footpath unable to move. She was taken to hospital where she was assessed and treated for a broken foot. That’s about the most eventful Trivia night she’ll ever go to. She may require surgery. We’ll find out next week. She is now in pain, may have ongoing issues with her mobility, and can’t work thanks to an injury incurred by a driver working for a company who claim no responsibility for such an incident. You see, Uber is just a ride-sharing app. When you use Uber you are only using their app. I guess if the app backed into you they would be responsible. When you use Uber you are riding in a person’s own vehicle, not a commercially registered and insured one. That’s part of the reason that Uber rides are cheaper: you pay less for more risk. There is no phone number to ring Uber once you have been run over. You have to go in to your profile and make a comment on your trip, like ‘Driver ran me over’. Uber then promises to be in contact. And they do make contact. Eventually. When my daughter got hit by the Uber she rang me on the way to the hospital to tell me what happened. I told her that after the hospital she needed to make a police report. She needed the driver details. I assumed that as she has used an Uber that they still exist in the app trip history. When she’s at the hospital she rang me and told me only the driver’s first name was there. The registration of his car, which was available while waiting for the ride, had disappeared. Once he pulled away from the kerb where my daughter later fell in agony, his registration details vanished into the Uber accountability abyss. When Uber finally contacted my daughter they wouldn’t provide driver details. So I got her to forward the number that they contacted her on. This is not a number you would find with any Google search. It’s a number for drivers only. I persist pushing numbers until I get a human. I’m angry. Really, really angry. I say, ‘An Uber driver ran over my daughter’. The operator says, ‘I am sorry that happened to her’. He says it with the same tone you’d use when commiserating with someone who left their phone on the back seat. Or dropped their coffee. ‘I am sorry to hear that happened to her’ has that tone people use when they do Non-Violent Communication classes and learn how to deflect anger by directing it it back on the complainant. It’s not an apology. It’s a standard corporate deflection of blame and culpability. I am informed that owing to ‘privacy’ regulations Uber cannot release driver information without the driver’s consent. Without the driver details my daughter can’t complete her police report. The faceless robots at Uber tell us that by law my daughter should have got the details at the scene of the accident. Hmm, maybe when her head was under the number plate she should have got on to Snapchat? Instagrammed the shit out of his muffler? Days later Uber relented, admitting that owing to the seriousness of the incident, here are the driver’s registration details! There’s a reason that taxi fares are higher than Uber fares: taxis are a regulated and heavily insured industry. While Uber means you can estimate your car arrival times, routes, and streamline payment, it has the lightest form of consumer protection. But hey, on the upside you can use your app to watch your Uber back over you. Until it drives off, never to be seen again.
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LIVEMUSICLIVEMUSICLIVE
CHOIR OF ORIGIN The country’s two weirdest men’s choirs, The Spooky Men’s Chorale and Mullum’s own Dustyesky, are going beard to beard. It’s battle of the baritones. Harmonies of the Hombres! The Spookys – as thunderous as a herd of wildebeest, as sly as a wagonload of Spike Milligans, and as sonorous as a cloister of monks, the Spooky Men’s Chorale are the gift that keeps on giving. They emerged blithering and blinking-eyed from the Blue Mountains of NSW seventeen years ago and armed with no more than their voices, a nice line in deadpan, and an ill-matched set of hats, and have been gleefully disturbing audiences throughout Australia, NZ and the UK ever since. As we all know, the secret of Dustyesky is lost in the misty undergrowth of famous Mullumgrad hinterland. Like the recipe for gherkin liqueur, the magic of their music lies in the heart of all of us but never one man alone. Come listen and believe. Your heart will soar. You will smile and cry. For sure. As rough as a sawmiller’s beard, as gentle as his touch, Dustyesky is elusive
yet eternal. Like the wind of the Siberian steppes, they will blow within you forever. Featuring a full set from each choir and some battling hi-jinx to delight the new and the diehard fans. A neverto-be-repeated event. Until the next time. Saturday 11 August at Mullum Civic Hall at 8pm with tix on www.redsquaremusic.com.au.
MUSICIANS PARTY AT MARTY’S AT CABBA Singer/songwriter Stephen Lovelight has pulled a group of his musician friends together to play a gig at one of their favourite little venues on the coast: Marty’s at Caba, a pizza and tapas restaurant in Cabarita Beach. The proprietors, Wendy and Marty Waters, have operated in the area for more than thirty years and have always offered live music for their patrons. Venues like Martys – intimate and cosy – are an opportunity for musicians to ply their craft and hone their skills. If you are relying on music alone to pay your way in this world you have to have a few strings to your guitar, so to speak. ‘I have a particular passion for Mississippi Delta blues – that just doesn’t work in some venues, but in a restaurant atmosphere it goes down really well. I am grateful for a restaurant that dares to brave the expense of adding live music to what they offer so I can play what really moves me – play with my heart, quietly crafting a soothing ambience in the background for diners. Running a restaurant is fraught with so many obstacles – just staying afloat is success in hospitality. Wendy and Marty work so hard; they barely take time for themselves. Their day off is spent ordering and prepping for the next six days they operate, on five of which they offer live music. It’s impressive and Dave Murray, a local legend of a musician, and I got together and thought we’d put together a gesture of gratitude. Every musician approached about playing free didn’t hesitate. Everyone is grateful for what Marty and Wendy have cultivated over the years,’ says Stephen.
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LIVEMU SICLIVE MUSIC A MAN, A BOX OF MOUTH ORGANS AND CROWDFUNDING Carl Cleves is a man of many talents. He’s an author, a traveller, an ethnomusicologist and of course he’s a singer/songwriter. Recently he recorded Before Twilight Turns to Night – his first solo album in five years. Recorded with Kamal Engels in the Art of Audio Studio in Mullumbimby with the proceeds of crowdfunding, the project afforded Carl the kind of freedom he was after. ‘It took us 100 hours to record the album. The crowdfunding gave me the freedom to go ahead with my project. I’m not a good trend follower; I don’t go with the fashions!’ The crowdfunding process enabled Carl to connect with his community of followers. ‘Apart from CDs they ordered house concerts, postcards of album artwork and other stuff. I was suddenly communicating with friends from all over whom I hadn’t seen in a long time. I can really recommend using crowdfunding; you have to put work into it, and before I set out I dreaded it because I hate self-promotion but it was a personalised experience with a community of friends.’ Community is integral to Carl’s new album where he called on his community of music friends to play on the album. Thierry Fossemalle on double bass; Dave Sanders on drums; Tunji Beier on drums and ‘The lineup is very exciting: we have Square Hillock Boys headlining; you might be able to unravel a well-loved local act out of this geometrically, geographically and gender-confused pseudonym (Round Mountain Girls – they didn’t want to offend other local venues who pay top dollar for them to appear on their stage). Dan Hannaford is going to stomp the rafters down as well as the mighty Matty Rogers and a whole day’s worth of other local identities. The celebration starts at 11am and patiently crafts an unforgettable day of fine food and music and community-building goodness through till 9pm; the day after is a public holiday so people can kick up their heels without care for
tavil; Rick Fenn on guitar and vocals; Thomas Veitch on cello; Andrew Clermont on violin, mandolin and banjo; Kamal Engels on fretless bass; and Leigh Carriage and partner Parissa Bouas on vocals. ‘I wanted to record an all-acoustic album,’ says Carl. ‘This album is very string based. They are fairly simple songs, a bit country sounding. You don’t have much control of what comes out; the songs just kind of turn up!’ And that’s what happened. According to Carl the songs started flowing after the rediscovery of a forgotten instrument – a shoebox of mouth organs! ‘I found a shoebox of mouth organs about 30 years ago. I had lessons with Mick Conway and I didn’t take to it so I left them in a box. When I found them again I started taking them for walks on the beach! Sunrise Beach is a quiet beach! I was also out in the backyard battling it out with the lorikeets. They inspired a lot of the motifs! (The mouth organs not the lorikeets!) ‘And so I recorded an acoustic album in the folk/country style. There are nine original songs and three covers. I recorded a Laura Marling song; I rearranged a trilogy of her songs, and Julien Baker – I discovered her
consequences. People should expect to encounter a whole lot of passion and joy: a glimpse of the artist stomping on this Earth with frenzied unbridled joy.’ Sunday 5 August, at Marty’s from 11am until 9pm.
LITTLE BIRDY Friday 3 August will see the first (of what hopes to be many more) event for Little Birdy with the Mullumbimby Golf Club being transformed into a nightclub just for those aged 12–17 years. This is strictly drug and alcohol free, with licensed security and volunteers throughout the evening. Karla hopes the event is one that can
at Mullum Music Festival. Her angst was so amazing it completely affected me! I also recorded a hundred-year-old cowboy song written in 1907 – it’s a very romantic song that I sing onstage that people have hassled me to record. ‘One of the songs on the album is called All the Tired Men. It is a song about Vietnam veterans. About two years ago they celebrated the anniversary of the battle of Phnom Penh and the Vietnam veterans wanted to return to the site to honour their fallen comrades, then the media got onto it and it gathered Gallipoli overtones, and so the Vietnamese government pulled the plug. I got on social media and listened to stories about the neglect they suffered, the mental issues, about the friends they lost. It’s like that sometimes, songs get triggered. One time I wrote a song about Eddie Mabo while
watching a documentary on him; I wanted to honour him.’ The musicians gathered and after just two rehearsals they were ready to go! ‘Andrew Clermont just arrived in an afternoon and we recorded. It was a great vibe. Kamal is a great engineer. All the musicians were fantastic. It was absolutely no stress, no ego; people came in and played, all smiles and we quickly put it down.’ Carl Cleves will be launching Before Twilight Turns into Night at the Byron Theatre on Thursday 9 August with Thierry Fossemalle, double bass; Dave Sanders, drums; Thomas Veitch, cello; Andrew Clermont, violin and mandolin; Parissa Bouas, vocals and percussion. Tickets are available at www.byroncentre.com.au. 7.30pm. Tix are $20/25
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She says, ‘Along with the chance to dance like no-one is watching, I’d like to see more events created just for this age group. Barefoot Bowls with a live DJ, old-school film showing under the stars and touring bands performing gigs just for our youth.’
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I LOVE UKE Miss Amber and Stukulele are the darlings of the uke scene. This Uke Mullum marks seven years the husband-and-wife team have created a unique ukulele-playing community that brings people together once a month to enjoy big songs on little instruments. Every month the two put their heads together to come up with a theme to dress and play
to. This month the theme is Lucky 7 – 7th birthday, 7th month! To celebrate their birthday the crew will be joined by special guests Joel Salom with another ukulele-juggling world-record attempt and everyone’s favourite soul singer the amazing Jo Jo Smith. Plus Ash Bell, Sara Tindley, Shelly Brown and more. Club Mullum Thursday from 6.30pm. Entry $15, kids under 16 $2.50 (under five free). Songbook available at www.ukemullum.com. If you can’t make it to Club Mullum you can tune in and watch the night streamed online. To help that happen, you can pledge as little as one dollar at www.patreon.com/ukemullum.
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REBEL GIRLS WOT SING Rebel Rebel Girls Choir is a singing group for girls between the ages of eight and 12 who really love to sing. The choir is called Rebel Rebel because they are a resilient and powerful group of girls who are learning to say what they want and need to say through singing and song. Directed by Janet Swain, the group sings a wide variety of songs from simple folk songs and rounds to pop and more challenging contemporary music. Girls are given opportunities to sing solos and arrange some of the songs by themselves, while also developing a bond with other likeminded girls. The group is made up of girls from five different local schools including homeschool, and they look forward to catching up with their singing friends at the end of each week. The choir meets on Friday afternoons from 4pm till 5pm during the school terms, at St Thomas’s Anglican Church, 21 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads, and the cost is $120 for an 8-week term. Contact Janet for more information by email on sdynastymusic@gmail.com.
THE ATTACHMENT – AILSA PIPER AND TONY DOHERTY
COMEDY THAT ROCKS!
The story of an unlikely friendship. Alisa Piper and Tony Doherty have an unlikely friendship and their new book The Attachment is all about that. Friends of the Libraries Byron Shire and the Byron Writers Festival present the two friends and writers launching their new book, The Attachment: Letters from a most unlikely friendship. The circumstances of the start of their friendship were serendipitous. Ailsa Piper wrote a book called Sinning across Spain, a travel journal of her 1,200km walk of the Camino Mozarabe (from Granada to Galicia) as a pilgrim carrying the sins of others. Monsignor Tony Doherty has worked as a priest and educator in Sydney for more than 50 years. He has also walked some of the Camino and was interested to read the book Ailsa had written. Afterwards he wrote her an email to say how much he had enjoyed her book. And thus began an extraordinary collection of correspondence between these two unlikely friends. Ailsa and Tony are in conversation at the Moller Pavilion in Bangalow on Thursday 2 August at 2pm. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Bangalow Newsagency or online at the www.byronwritersfestival.com.
Comedian Mandy Nolan presents two of Australia’s leading rock’n’roll comedians: Jackie Loeb and Dave Eastgate, together for one supercharged double bill that showcases not one but TWO feature comics! Jackie comes direct from LA where she now lives. Back in 2016 she scored the coveted MO Award for Comedian of the Year – one of Australia’s highest accolades for comedians. You might remember Jackie from Full Frontal, or on the the US Last Comic Standing, where she was a finalist in their international competition. While in LA, Jackie realised her dream of being on a sitcom with a role on NBC’s Superstore! She was award the Best Comedy Show at the LA Fringe Festival and arrives amongst glowing reviews of what reviewers have called ‘mini-masterpieces’. Her musical comedy leaves audiences with sore sides but hugely impressed. You see Jackie has a voice that sits up there with the likes of Adele – huge, magnificent and awe inspiring. When she sings I Who am Nothing she literally blows toupees off bald men. Spiders fly free from their webs. Sydney-based Dave Eastgate is an actor, standup comedian, writer and musician. In 2017 he starred in the ABC/ BBC/Comedy Central US smash hit Ronnie Chieng: International Student, and was nominated for a Logie award for his portrayal of a cancer patient in Channel 9’s critically acclaimed drama series Doctor Doctor. In 2015, Dave
starred alongside his comedy idols, Glenn Robbins, Magda Szubanski, Gina Riley and Jane Turner in the Comedy Channel’s flagship sketch-comedy series Open Slather. The series ran for 20 episodes and featured Dave in sketches alongside UFC Champ Ronda Rousey and Grammy Award winner Sting. In 2012 Dave shared the stage with Academy Award winner Robin Williams during his Australian tour and considers it a career highlight. Other highlights include playing sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011 and 2012, and performing at the UK’s biggest heavy metal festival Download in 2012. In addition to this Dave has supported touring international comics such as Arj Barker, Rich Fulcher, Jim Jefferies, Jeff Ross and Ross Noble.Dave has appeared as a standup comedian on Channel 9’s Mornings, SBS’s The Full Brazilian, Channel 10’s Thursday Night Live and the Comedy Channel’s Stand Up Australia and Just for Laughs at The Sydney Opera House. Dave has truly cemented himself as one of the best live comedy acts in the country. It’s this reputation that landed him gigs as the audience warm-up for Big Brother, Australian Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, Australia’s Got Talent, The X-Factor and The Voice. Comedy that Rocks – Monday 13 August at the Mullumbimby ExServices at 8pm. Doors at 7pm. Tix are $20/25. Available at the club or www.mandynolan.com.au.
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Splendour in the Grass 2018 welcomed music, crowds, and queues. Lots and lots of queues. There were queues for the toilet, queues for the Byron Bay Organic Donuts, queues for the buses, and queues in the carpark. People queued for more than one-and-ahalf hours in the carpark! I think half of the time we don’t even understand what we’re queuing for – we Splendour-goers just really adore queueing! In saying this, the queues were sometimes awesome. My favourite queue of the festival is that halfhour wait between acts, where you’re so excited for the next act that you feel physically sick. Or that could’ve been the dodgy burrito you ate. Who knows? For me, the waiting period between Angus and Julia Stone and Khalid was my favourite. Standing in the mosh pit of the amphitheatre, everyone was united through our collective anticipation and excitement. Khalid, a 20-year-old singer and songwriter from El Paso, America, lit up the Yelgun Valley with his contagious energy and melodic tunes. A 10/10.
Something Splendour continually impresses me with is its ability to combine young, local talent with international megastars. We become witnesses to talent of all kinds, from young 16-year-old Franki Kaneur’s soothing indiepop originals all the way to Triple J Hottest 100 2017 winner Kendrick Lamar and his gigantic rapping hits. Young and local talent is able to recognise how close success is to them. As with hard work and determination, they could one day get that ultra-delicious, successproving 10.45pm time slot at the Amphitheatre stage. All in all, Splendour in the Grass never fails to disappoint. The musical talent this year was phenomenal and I already cannot wait for the first queue of the next festival season; the local presales. Youth Dance to Hit Hole in One Being a child of the Blue Light Disco era, Karla Akehurst, along with the immense support of Mike Williams from the Mullumbimby Golf Club, is providing an opportunity for our teens to feel their enjoyment, 3D social connections and entertainment is of importance too.
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from her experience of growing up in the northern rivers although the themes are universal. An extraordinary piece of storytelling, Wonderbabes is both visceral and poetic, moving between brutal reality and a lyrical otherworldliness. Told over two hours, McDowell’s performance is superbly underpinned by an original electronic score that is mixed live onstage by composer James Brown. Presented by NORPA and The Quad, Wonderbabes will be performed in a large-scale tent in Lismore’s new outdoor precinct complete with open fires and an outdoor bar. Thursday 2 till Saturday 4 August at 7pm at the Quad in Lismore. Tix on norpa.org.au.
SHOULD YOU TAKE YOUR VITAMINS? This year the world will spend more than $100 billion on vitamins and supplements. Almost one billion of us take one regularly – or give one to our children. Every week, a new benefit is claimed. Some doctors point to research that shows they can be life savers. Many others claim that most vitamin products are useless, and some are downright dangerous. All of this provokes confusion. In a world where even the scientists disagree, how do we decide whether to take them or not? How do we separate the sense from the nonsense? In Vitamania, the
Two years in, people continue to talk about the Cheeky Cabaret and they should. What other country village features the most incredible international artists from around the world? Bold, brash, sexy, and dangerous, with tongue laced firmly in cheek, this is where vaudeville is smashed with circus, comedy is drizzled over everything and spectacle is all in a night’s work. Cheeky Cabaret has rightfully become the talk of the town. The cabaret features a different cast of troubadours, miscreants, delectable divas and cabaret queens every month, so no two shows are ever the same! You’ll leave spellbound, titillated and amazed. As always, bring Grandma but leave the little ones at home. Brunswick Pic ture House on Friday and Saturday at 7pm. Tix on www.brunswickpicturehouse.com.
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This Friday Dangerously Poetic Press launches their 14th publication, Furiously Knocking, Poems about Truth & Lies from Byron Bay and Beyond. The anthology features 24 local poets including the winners of the 2017 DP Byron Writers Festival Poetry Prize. A truly north coast co-creation, the cover art is by Turiya Bruce.
Everyone is invited to celebrate this achievement at a free evening of poetry and music at Brunswick Heads Primary School Hall, held on Friday, 7.30–9.30pm. Lively music will be provided by Miss Amber and Stukulele, and launching the collection is Riddhi of Bay FM’s Bohemian Beat.
latest documentary made by Emmy Award-winning Australian filmmakers Genepool Productions, Dr Derek Muller takes us on an epic journey, a worldspanning investigation of vitamin science and history. What he uncovers will confound opinions on all sides. Screening at the Mullumbimby Civic Centre on Wednesday 8 August. Film at 7pm followed by a Q&A with director, writer and producer Sonya Pemberton. Tix at www.screenworks.com.au.
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Wonderbabes is a powerful and thrilling live storytelling performance by Kate McDowell that exposes the traumas of our young sexual and political lives. Set in Byron Bay on New Years Eve, Wonderbabes is the epic story of one young woman’s journey through the night. Kate McDowell grew up in Lismore, holds a NIDA Postgraduate Diploma in Writing for Performance, and is trained in dance, puppetry and performance. After many years working in the arts all over Australia and the world she returned to the northern rivers to establish herself as an independent artist. She is an associate artist at NORPA, Dramaturgy mentor to Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre, and a member of local dance flashmob group The Cassettes. Wonderbabes developed
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ANT-MAN AND THE WASP There was only one seat left in the session of Mama Mia! Here We Go Again that I had driven to see at Tweed City. The trouble was it was in the very front row and This Paper does not pay me anywhere near enough to sit ten feet from the platinum-blonde humanoid creature still being referred to as Cher and the rest of those perfect-toothed cheery souls poncing around ersatz Greece – much as I love the songs of Abba. So, hoping for the best, I turned off my brain, followed the trail of popcorn and entered the world of Marvel, only to find that I had jumped from the frying pan into the fire. Honestly, these super-hero
movies are getting stupider and stupider. The Ant-Man, Scott Lang (played by Paul Rudd, whose acting career peaked when he was a regular on TV’s Friends), embarks on a mission that will take him into an insanely coloured other dimension, where he might connect with the long-dead wife of the still pining Dr Hank Pym (Michael Douglas). Joining Ant-Man is the Wasp, Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly). I liked the bit at the start where he was driving down a street in New York in his little Dinky car – it was mildly amusing and cleverly done, as were all of the scenes in which everything got shrunk with what amounted
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to a click of the fingers – but I simply could not engage with what was going on. Joining Douglas in the cast are some quality actors, including Michelle Pfeiffer, Laurence Fishburne, Bobby Cannavale and MichaelPeña, the fellow who always gets the part of the good-guy Latino who is
sidekick to the Main Man. But a wasp? FFS! If it were meant to be funny, as was Deadpool 2, it might have been bearable, but the ‘drama’ is underpinned by philosophical poppycock. Therefore, the moral of the story is if you want to get a decent seat at cinema’s latest cash cow – get there early.
fastidious slayer of evildoers. At 63, Denzel seems a bit old for the part, especially when up against armed maniacs who are half his age, which is a nagging problem that I was never able to fully dismiss.
Nevertheless, Fuqua’s eye for detail and mastery of his material ensure that the end product is polished, pulsating and flawless in its execution. I can’t recall the last time I felt such heart-stopping tension as when a school kid (Ashton Sanders) who McCall has taken under his wing is alone and hiding from thugs in his mentor’s apartment, and as somebody whose eyes glaze over during any car-screeching sequence, I was riveted by the scene in which McCall is attacked by a passenger in the back seat. The climax, when he has it out with four killers, including the arch villain, is excessive but fabulously shot in a raging coastal storm. It is morally dubious to praise films such as this, but it’s done well enough to knock any critic off his high horse.
THE EQUALIZER 2 The idea of rough justice has had no more committed advocate over the years than Hollywood. In this nasty but enthralling homage to the vigilante, Rober t McCall (Denzel Washington) beats about a dozen blokes to a pulp, with his bare hands, merely as a preamble to the commencement of the main story. But that’s the thing with this type of movie – it sets up the viewer to really want those kidnappers and rapists to get what Denzel dishes out to them. Director Antoine
Fuqua, with an impressive CV of ultra-violent flicks to his credit, presses every one of our dark psychological buttons to have us willingly embrace the law of the jungle as the sainted Denzel takes on a crew of irredeemably hateful bad guys. McCall, an ex-Marine with a day job as driver for an Uber-like company in Boston, has maintained his connection with an international security organisation. When its head and old friend (Melissa Leo) is brutally murdered in Brussels, matters get personal for the
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WITH SUN AND MERCURY IN THE SIGN OF THE MAJESTIC LION, WE WISH OUR LEO LOVED ONES HAPPY BIRTHDAY. MAY THEIR MANES BE EVER RADIANT…
ARIES: Should this week activate your bristle reflex – and it may – the smart money suggests not offering a snappy comeback. Much better to focus on staying warm and selfnurturing: pampering your mind/body/spirit with nourishing food, stimulating entertainment and deep relaxation, because health habits you put in place now are likely to last. TAURUS: The feeling for roots, family and traditional comforts lingers this week along with chatty, flirty Venus vibes full of artistic fun, seductive surprises and ephemeral pleasures to enjoy while they last. Because the only constant in life is change, set to be triggered yet again by late-week Mercury turning into reverse mode. GEMINI: Same old stuff happening this week, with the same old familiar complaints? You’ve made mega-progress recently on cleaning up past residue, but if history keeps repeating, then be grateful you’re getting another go at finally clearing a longstanding issue – because Geminis are the zodiac’s artisans of the second chance. CANCER: While you could never be accused of careless spending, this week asks you to focus on money, honey. It’s an inauspicious period to initiate business, but excellent for renegotiating existing financial terms and contracts. Ditto health and self-care: this cycle recommends tried, true and reliable over experimenting with new remedies or procedures. LEO: I am Lion, hear me roar! After a month of moods and attitude, El Sol joining Mercury in Leo reignites the creative flame in your entertainer’s heart. This week you’ll find more enjoyment being part of a team than the one in charge, so sit back majesties and let others do it for you. VIRGO: Venus in Virgo loves nothing more than a full-on revamp of bad habits (yes, even you perfectionmeisters have them) but really, it’s time to go easy on yourself. Ditch the harsh self-criticism – declare this Be Kind to Virgos Week. Cherish your pleasure centres, indulge impulses, have a good time, enjoy everything.
LIBRA: With flashy, dashing Leo influences adding bling to this week, showing off and vamping can be fun and entertaining. The balance? Your power planet Venus refining desires, prompting you to show your love in practical ways: doing ordinary chores and organising everyday stuff for those you love, or someone in need. SCORPIO: Even with Jupiter in Scorpio corner it mightn’t be easy finding common ground or silver linings as this week amplifies its backing track of clashing agendas. Bringing up past history won’t win arguments, so resist hitting replay unless it’s for a positive charge. Do your best to negotiate differences delicately. SAGITTARIUS: You’re one of the zodiac’s flexible signs, so you’ll dance with this week’s shifting circumstances more readily than others who aren’t as constitutionally agile. One of your life services is to treat those less adept than you kindly, understand their stress levels and assist by modelling adaptability in the face of unexpected developments. CAPRICORN: If midweek Capricorn moon invites you to something new, unusual and out of your comfort zone, it’s worth considering and may actually end up being an enjoyable fit. Have a go at ditching control this week and exercising other co- words like cooperation, collaboration, contribution, compatible company and considerate conversation. AQUARIUS: With this week making mountains out of molehills, expect either enthusiastic support or alternatively, equally keen resistance. Either way, while others get retrograde-rampant and eclipse-edgy, you do whatever it takes to keep cool, stay centred and tuned into the fabulous downloads from end-of-week annual full-moon eclipse in your sign. PISCES: Are there preventive measures for lessening eclipse/retrograde stress? Yes. Firstly, focus this week on bringing sweet reason to frayed situations. Channel Venusian peacemaking traits, along with creative energy from the zodiac’s entertainment sector to lighten and brighten life around you. And as always, never underrate the benefits of rest and regen.
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Custom made curtains, blinds and decor items We come to you, wherever you are: Byron, Lismore, The Clarence and beyond…
Barbara Wilson
0435 954 212
RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137
ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION
20 years and going strong!
compassinteriors@optusnet.com.au
BRICKLAYING BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268
BUILDING TRADES • DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reason-
0439 624 945
AH
02 66 804 173
ANTENNAS PLUS
YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS • Set top box installation and programming • Surround sound design and installation • All TV, telephone & electrical installations Call Norm now on
Friendly & Reliable
0422 668 582
IWIRE
ANTENNAS
• New digital antennas • Reception problems * • Extra TV outlets • Phone sockets • Pensioner discounts
NO FIX NO CHARGE For fast service call
able market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).
Friendly Reliable Prompt Local
Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work
DUFbuild
PRESTIGE BUILDERS
build the dream
Award Winning Builders • Renovations • Extensions • New Homes Darren Paxton
0412 497 637
Master Builders Licence No.94573C
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1300 095 393
• RELIABLE TRADESMAN • JOBS UP TO $5000 • DECKS & PERGOLAS • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE
CALL BRETT 0414 542 019
0402 022 111
David Levine iwireantennas.com.au
*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
DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998
FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique, 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com ...0412 528454 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242
APPLIANCE REPAIR
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786
ARCHITECTS
FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953 .......... 0403 458177 CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420
EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154 FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au............................66856984 CARPENTER. Insured & qualified. Homes, extensions, decks, free quotes. Lic 231104C..0431 674377 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001 CARPENTER. Quality work - all jobs. Lic No 296706C ....................................................0421 448182
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P/L
Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 12 years’ local experience. Free property assessments and quotes.Â
Quality Exterior Refinishing
Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning
Full Circle
WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns - bindii weeds .....................................................0418 110714
CARPET CLEANING
TLC
Truck Mounted Machine
CARPET CLEANING
TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying
Kevin & Margaret Bower FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!
(02) 6684 1001
Green & Clean
Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffic areas, deodorising and sanitation.
Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours
Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa
0408 232 066
EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation
Phone Oliver 0419 789 600 fullcirclerefinishing.com
35 years in local area • Free quotes
Phone Jeremy 0409 146 052
Professional Cleaning Services
Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2948 Â Â e: faithfullrossco@gmail.com
Blue Sky
EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION
Holiday lets and Airbnb, residential homes and end of lease cleans, bond cleans, builders cleans etc. Friendly reliable and trustworthy local service.
TINY EARTHWOR
felicity@blueskybyronbay.com 2JQPG |
Philip Toovey
CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447 DETAILED STEAM CLEANING Natural products. Bathrooms, kitchens, spring cleans .0410 723601 AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings.............................0410 630042 BYRON & BEYOND CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns from $35ph........0451 102239 HOLIDAY CLEANERS AVAILABLE NOW! Domestic, AirBnB, last-minute. Local, exp & reliable .0421 360961 IMMACULATE CLEANING SERVICES Northern Rivers Area...........................................0487 013372
COMPUTER SERVICES
0409 799 909
various implements available for limited access projects
EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance
• Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne • Excavator 5 to 21 tonne • Positrack loader augers 150 to 600mm & rock grab • Driveways • Roads • Acreage clearing • House pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush rocks • Rock walls • Competitive rates
Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift – nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations
0427 663 678 / 0410 056 228
STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING
Commercial / Domestic / Insurance
Specialising in road repairs & driveways
APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au......................... Nathan 0412 926441
Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads.
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire.
Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160
THE ORIGINAL CHIMNEY SWEEP • Avoid dangerous chimney ďŹ res • Improve ďŹ replace performance
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION & REPAIRS BE WISE • BE SAFE
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Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks. Augers and rock grab available.
FIRinEthe Shire
6688 4375 • 0405 350 682
EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283
BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905
CHIROPRACTIC
5.5 tonne excavator & 12 tonne tipper
MOBILE COMPUTER SUPPORT Home & business workrightcomputersupport.com.au 0422 804449
BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553 MICHAEL SCHWAGER 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...................................................66841962
BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111
• Driveways • Landscaping • Rock walls • House & shed sites
CONCRETING & PAVING
• Land clearing • Augers, rock grab & breaker attachments • Free quotes
Luke Jarrett – 0431 329 630
MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage & chiropractic. 110 Dalley St .....................................66841028
CLEANING
ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING
• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & yscreens • Water efďŹ cient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750
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SALISBURY CONCRETING
Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. • Residential Civil Industrial. • Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. • Steel ďŹ xing & formwork.
DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793
Lic.136717c
BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159
PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Free quotes. Lic 225874C. Justin ..............0458 773788 FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic No. 310498C. Ph Andrew ..................0401 968173 ADVANCED CONCRETE POLISHING Grind & seal, polished concrete. Shane ................0419 961708
DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS
NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating.0402 716857 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE Driveways, rubbish removal. Ian.......................0412 853479
FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600 THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690
BEAU JARDIN 1.8 tonne excavator & 3 tonne tip truck .................................................0417 054443
ELECTRICIANS
DENTISTS
24 HOUR SERVICE
BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766
FREE QUOTES FREECALL 1800 683 838 MOBILE 0419 677 991 cmhwindows@gmail.com COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, SHOPS & REAL ESTATE FULLY INSURED
Call Sam on
0434 539 979
• Window Cleaning • Screens & Tracks • Pressure Washing • House •Roof • Paths • Solar
www.byroneco.com.au
Window Cleaning Professionals Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience
North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
0439 624 945
GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816
AH
02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large
Domestic Commercial
Lic: 154293c
YOUR CHIMNEY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED ONCE A YEAR!
BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby .............................................................66842644
DESIGN & DRAFTING BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448
DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE 20 Year+s Exp.
DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c
ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753
SECURITY, DATA, TV Tim Nicholls ph: 0468 384 203 lic: 000102498
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Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!
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HEALTH • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, • Acreage Mowing Specialist • Irrigation • Landscaping • Rubbish Removal Byron Shire – Ballina Shire • Fully Licensed & Insured
0458 267 777
Contact Vadi: 0404
978 383
byronlawnranger@gmail.com
www.byronlawnranger.com
THE BYRON BAY GARDEN & LANDSCAPING COMPANY Structural Landscaping • Paving • Stonework • Timber work • Retaining wall • Garden maintenance • Planting • TurďŹ ng • Mulching • Hedging • Lawns
ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366
HIRE MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228
IRONING
0434 329 111
THE IRONING LADY Ironing Service. Suffolk Park $30/hr. Angela.................................0414 719680
0414 905 900
Lic No: 143433C | ACRS Master Cabler A017916
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
MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St...............................66841511 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002
Lic. 211410C
Suffolk Park
Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy
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KITCHENS
Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Non-Toxic Herbicide Spray | Brush Cutting Tip Runs | Fully Insured
D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689
0430 297 101 / 6684 5437
ABOVEBOARD KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & ALTERATIONS Lic 80677C ...................0415 661814
info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES 25 yrs exp. Creative, reliable & affordable ...................0418 688171
COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763
LANDSCAPING
BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824 LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, tree maintenance.....................0402 487213 JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705 PAUL’S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 THE BURBS MOWING All suburban mowing. Andrew .................................................0431 248888 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 BYRON BAY BRUSH CUTTING Acreage mowing, garden detailing, swiss quality Gyan .0402 728207 BUFFALO ELECTRICAL Head down since 1978. Lic No 131681C ...................................0404 308705
FENCING
GARDEN DESIGN
6684 2323 / 0418 663 983
Shaun Savage Landscapes Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c
GAS SUPPLIERS
Specialising in: • Retaining Walls • Pool Surrounds • Block Work • Paving • TurďŹ ng • Stonework 20 Years Experience
Free Delivery
0405 594 288
Locally Owned Est 18 years
No Rental Reliable
www.brunswickvalleygas.com
EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262
6680 1575 or 0408 760 609
FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING
GLAZIERS
BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256
1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)
GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329
POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com
• Sand • Soils • Gravels • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more
SOIL
CRACKER DUST
MULCH GRAVEL
ROAD BASE FIRE WOOD
18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate
landscaping supplies
0266 804555
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
24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801
GARAGE DOORS
6685 8588
LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699
Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing BYRON GLASS & ALUMINIUM Home, Shop & Office. 24 hr/7 days. Lic 313329C ..............66808123
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
GUTTERING Gutter guard Gutter cleaning Locally owned Fully insured Free quotes Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service.
www.spotlessgutters.com.au
GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
SERVICING THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Artisan masonry | Quality craftsmanship All aspects of stone work GAVIN
0410 931 969
gdsstone@gmail.com
Licence 292757c
SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES Dip. Lscape Des & Hort. Lic 39791..............66845035 or 0414 842602
LAUNDRY SERVICES
HANDYPERSONS
LAUNDRY
FAST TURNAROUND – AIR BNB • Self serve / service wash • New front loaders & dryers • Domestic & commercial services
AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417
Mullum Wash House – 0439 001 545 Bangalow Wash House – 0412 302 246
THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953
OPEN EVERY DAY
RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569
LIGHTING
G LANZENI HANDYMAN SERVICE & property maintenance. Byron Bay ....................0412 395604 CARPENTER/BUILDER Renos, timber decks, pergolas, cabins, fencing. Tori Bergin .....0481 785008
FOR ALL YOUR RURAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
MC’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Exp. painter, home repairs, odd jobs. Great rates............0412 559509
From 4x4 tractor slashing to house yard maintenance Complete care plans provided for ALL ongoing customers
ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance ........................................0402 281638
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EXPERIENCED STONE MASONS
GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson .........................0414 889453
HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956
0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com
Dylan 0409 785 584 www.otrlandscaping.com.au
LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853
A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697
FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES 100% satisfaction! charlibearlawncare@hotmail.com
Lic 308722C
0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42
A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247
ACREAGE CARE
QualiďŹ ed Structural Landscaper
Landscape Design | Construction | Retaining Walls | Pergolas | Paving
ALL TIMBER REPAIRS. Qualified Joiner/Handyman, well presented. Andrew .............0412 293732 EXP GARDENER, grounds & maint, handyman, labourer. Fit, reliable & responsible ....0404 130953 GOOD NEWS HANDYMAN Carpentry, home repairs/renovations etc. Jesse..................0458 968290
Lighting Showroom Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron A+I Estate Free on-site consultancy 6680 7007 creativelightingsolutions.com.au
CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo
Service Directory LOCKSMITH
SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO
PHOTOGRAPHY
MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair .............0412 764148
OSTEOPATHY
From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring
Tree Faerie Fotos
• Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of ďŹ ne art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery
Professional • Commercial • Personal
OSTEOPATHY
6681 4912 / 0409 917646
30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism
www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518
at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre
Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517
PAINTING
PHYSIOTHERAPY
BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS
BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, mat/reformer Pilates classes.
0432 334 200 02 6680 8170
Kim Snellgrove, Cally O’Hara ................................................................................................66872330
leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au
NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511
• DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & M’bah 66723818 to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.
PETRA KARNI Physio, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron. Open Saturdays.......0403 226858
BYRON BAY
• Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas • Workmanship guaranteed • Attention to detail
0438 784 226 • 6685 4154
Lic No 189144C
ALL-WAYS PAINTING
LEAPFROG REMOVALS
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OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, shock
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wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge, Steve Clifford.......66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838 PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ..............................66843385
PICTURE FRAMING BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ........................66803444 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791
www.shiftremovals.com.au LOCAL + INTERSTATE REMOVALS ROAD + RAIL FREIGHT CONTAINER REMOVALS + TRANSPORT
0434 391 855
PLASTERING
PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL
www.byronbaycontainerstorage.com.au
LONG + SHORT TERM CONTAINERS FOR HIRE
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X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING www.duluxaccredited.com.au
0415 952 494 X 6680 7573 X www.yvesdewilde.com.au LIC 114372C
0434 391 855
451 186 / 6680 4660
MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 DQQH P ZDUZLFN#JPDLO FRP BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999 COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733 CAPE BYRON REMOVALS Local, Brisbane, Melbourne weekly. Since 1989 ..................0413 505893
ROOFING
GLENN WATERS For the finish you can’t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos, 40yrs exp. Dave......0457 117654
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The ďŹ nishing touch to your home
mwoplingpainting@hotmail.com
Professional Property Protection you can Trust • Targeted treatments for all pests with “no sprayâ€? cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts
6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018
www.sanctuarypest.com.au
02 6681 6555 Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe
YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS www.allpestsolutions.com.au
Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049
Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362 Email: montysmetalrooďŹ ng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooďŹ ng.com.au
ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced, insured & fast free quotes. Call ..............................0419 789600 ALL ROOF RESTORATIONS And pressure cleaning. Byron Bay. Free Quotes..................0421 502642
SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water
0404 053 857
Lic. No. 206913C
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SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035
Installing, maintaining and repairing onsite sewerage management systems in Tweed & Byron Shires for over 25 years.
ADM PLUMBING SERVICES‌ (NO JOB TOO SMALL)‌ Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483
M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930
BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ...................66770004 BUCHANAN PLUMBING & GAS - Gasfitter - Luke - Lic 225997C ..................................0407 119910
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PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au .................................66843633
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NEWT TRINE SOLUTIONS Local waste specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C .. 0407 439805
SEWING & ALTERATIONS SEWING Repairs & alterations. Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ..................................0427 570812 SANDIE’S SEWING Bulk garment manufacture. Est 20 years ........................................0409 060393
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SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524 OUT ON A LIMB www.outonalimbtreeservices.wordpress.com Call Lucas ............0402 191316 HART TREE SERVICES 18� chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding, cherry . 66849137 or 0427347380
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42 July 25, 2018 The Byron Shire Echo
Third quarter 6 July New moon 13 July First quarter 20 July Full moon 28 July Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 S 0639 1700 1937 2 M 0639 1700 2030 3 T 0639 1700 2123 4 W 0639 1701 2216 5 T 0639 1701 2310 6 F 0639 1702 7 S 0639 1702 0005 8 S 0639 1703 0103 9 M 0639 1703 0203 10 T 0638 1703 0306 11 W 0638 1704 0412 12 T 0638 1704 0518 13 F 0638 1705 0622 14 S 0637 1705 0722 15 S 0637 1706 0816 16 M 0637 1706 0904 17 T 0637 1707 0947 18 W 0636 1707 1027 19 T 0636 1708 1104 20 F 0635 1708 1140 21 S 0635 1709 1217 22 S 0635 1710 1255 23 M 0634 1710 1335 24 T 0634 1711 1417 25 W 0633 1711 1502 26 T 0633 1712 1550 27 F 0632 1712 1641 28 S 0631 1713 1733 29 S 0631 1713 1825 30 M 0630 1714 1918 31 T 0630 1714 2011
JULY 2018
5.50pm 12.47pm 5.52am 6.20am Moon High tide, set height (m) 0836 1004 1.22; 2234 1.69 0916 1045 1.20; 2310 1.64 0953 1128 1.20; 2348 1.58 1029 1217 1.19 1103 0030 1.51; 1314 1.21 1137 0117 1.45; 1418 1.26 1212 0214 1.39; 1525 1.35 1249 0315 1.35; 1627 1.47 1331 0419 1.32; 1725 1.61 1417 0522 1.32; 1819 1.75 1510 0622 1.33; 1912 1.87 1609 0719 1.34; 2002 1.97 1714 0814 1.35; 2052 2.02 1822 0907 1.35; 2142 2.02 1931 0959 1.36; 2230 1.97 2037 1051 1.35; 2316 1.87 2141 1145 1.34 2242 0004 1.73; 1245 1.33 2341 0053 1.58; 1348 1.34 0145 1.42; 1458 1.37 0038 0243 1.30; 1604 1.42 0133 0345 1.21; 1703 1.49 0228 0448 1.17; 1753 1.56 0322 0545 1.16; 1837 1.62 0414 0632 1.17; 1916 1.67 0504 0715 1.19; 1953 1.70 0551 0753 1.22; 2029 1.72 0635 0830 1.23; 2102 1.72 0716 0906 1.25; 2136 1.71 0754 0943 1.26; 2209 1.68 0830 1021 1.26; 2243 1.62
Astronomical data and tides Low tide, height (m) 0428 0.44; 1537 0.42 0504 0.45; 1615 0.47 0544 0.47; 1659 0.53 0626 0.48; 1747 0.59 0712 0.48; 1845 0.65 0800 0.47; 1955 0.69 0851 0.44; 2112 0.68 0942 0.39; 2227 0.63 1033 0.33; 2336 0.54 1124 0.27 0038 0.44; 1214 0.21 0134 0.34; 1304 0.16 0227 0.26; 1355 0.13 0318 0.22; 1445 0.14 0408 0.20; 1536 0.18 0458 0.22; 1630 0.26 0546 0.27; 1724 0.37 0636 0.32; 1825 0.48 0725 0.37; 1933 0.59 2051 0.66; 0815 0.41 0907 0.43; 2210 0.67 0959 0.43; 2320 0.63 1049 0.42 0016 0.57; 1135 0.39 0102 0.50; 1217 0.36 0142 0.45; 1256 0.34 0218 0.40; 1332 0.32 0252 0.38; 1407 0.31 0325 0.37; 1443 0.31 0357 0.36; 1519 0.34 0430 0.37; 1557 0.38
Times are Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology.
Third quarter 5 Aug New moon 11 Aug First quarter 18 Aug Full moon 26 Aug Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 W 0629 1715 2105 2 T 0628 1716 2159 3 F 0628 1716 2254 4 S 0627 1717 2352 5 S 0626 1717 6 M 0625 1718 0052 7 T 0625 1718 0154 8 W 0624 1719 0258 9 T 0623 1719 0402 10 F 0622 1720 0503 11 S 0621 1720 0600 12 S 0620 1721 0652 13 M 0620 1722 0738 14 T 0619 1722 0821 15 W 0618 1723 0900 16 T 0617 1723 0938 17 F 0616 1724 1015 18 S 0615 1724 1054 19 S 0614 1725 1133 20 M 0613 1725 1215 21 T 0612 1726 1259 22 W 0611 1726 1347 23 T 0610 1727 1436 24 F 0609 1727 1527 25 S 0608 1728 1620 26 S 0607 1728 1713 27 M 0606 1729 1807 28 T 0605 1729 1900 29 W 0604 1730 1955 30 T 0602 1730 2050 31 F 0601 1731 2146
AUGUST 2018
4.17am 7.57pm 5.48pm 9.56pm Moon High tide, set height (m) 0904 1101 1.27; 2317 1.56 0938 1146 1.27; 2355 1.48 1012 1237 1.28 1048 0038 1.39; 1336 1.31 1126 0131 1.30; 1445 1.37 1209 0239 1.23; 1555 1.47 1257 0353 1.20; 1701 1.60 1351 0505 1.21; 1801 1.73 1452 0611 1.25; 1857 1.85 1558 0709 1.30; 1947 1.94 1707 0802 1.35; 2036 1.98 1815 0853 1.39; 2122 1.97 1922 0942 1.42; 2207 1.89 2027 1030 1.43; 2250 1.76 2128 1119 1.41; 2332 1.60 2228 1211 1.39 2326 0015 1.43; 1308 1.36 0101 1.27; 1414 1.35 0022 0159 1.14; 1525 1.37 0117 0310 1.06; 1630 1.41 0210 0425 1.05; 1724 1.47 0300 0527 1.08; 1810 1.54 0348 0615 1.13; 1851 1.59 0433 0657 1.18; 1928 1.64 0515 0734 1.23; 2003 1.67 0554 0810 1.27; 2037 1.67 0631 0845 1.31; 2110 1.66 0706 0921 1.34; 2142 1.62 0740 0958 1.36; 2215 1.57 0814 1037 1.38; 2247 1.49 0849 1120 1.38; 2324 1.39
Astronomical data and tides Low tide, height (m) 0505 0.38; 1637 0.44 0542 0.39; 1722 0.51 0622 0.40; 1815 0.58 0708 0.41; 1923 0.63 0800 0.41; 2045 0.65 0859 0.39; 2210 0.60 1000 0.34; 2327 0.50 1100 0.27 0030 0.38; 1158 0.20 0123 0.28; 1251 0.13 0212 0.19; 1344 0.08 0258 0.15; 1433 0.08 0343 0.14; 1524 0.12 0426 0.16; 1614 0.21 0509 0.21; 1705 0.33 0551 0.28; 1801 0.46 0633 0.35; 1907 0.58 0720 0.41; 2026 0.65 0813 0.46; 2149 0.66 0915 0.48; 2302 0.61 1016 0.47; 2357 0.53 1112 0.43 0040 0.46; 1159 0.38 0117 0.40; 1240 0.33 0150 0.35; 1316 0.29 0222 0.31; 1351 0.27 0252 0.29; 1427 0.26 0322 0.28; 1502 0.27 0353 0.27; 1540 0.31 0426 0.28; 1621 0.36 0500 0.30; 1706 0.43
Times are Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology.
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6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227
Sunday August 19th
FOR SALE CERTIFIED ORGANIC MULCH $6 delivered (min 10 bags). 66351479 SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450
Accredited • Experienced Tutor
0423 293 995 HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net
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.
Matt 0427 172 684
BYRON BAY FIREWOOD Pickup / Delivery Seasoned Firewood Concerts, forums, weddings, exhibitions, functions, etc. www.mullumcivic.com
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 For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au
ITEMS UNDER $100
PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE
Suitable for beginners & practitioners
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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.
Fully insured • Free quotes
TREE SERVICES
10am-4pm
Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 0427 490 038 | Karen 0427 804 284
MOBILITY SCOOTER hardly used. $1300 ono. Ph 66801720
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• Palings • Posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Molasses • Concrete Posts • Tomato stakes • Cane Mulch
BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223
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FIREWOOD
0488 609 774
Kindling, bags, trailer, tonnage (up to 30 tonne). Residential | Commercial | Wholesale Prompt and reliable service.
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RECLINING LOUNGE CHAIR neutral colour, as new $99 ono. Ph 66805049 MEN’S LEATHER JACKET Medium. Excellent condition. $40. 0423517202 ANTIQUE SIDEBOARD and antique table, $99 each. Ph 0402535340 YOGHURT MAKER Elec Green Living 1-2L. Any milk $40 ono. Ph 0409579671
WANTED LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052
Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403
TOYOTA CELICA rego till June 2019, $1700 ono. Ph 0402535340 AUTOMATIC 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 113201KM IDEAL LEARNERS CAR SN2373..........................$4500
MYOCUM COTTAGE 1br, quiet location $250pw + power. Ph 0429444616
2008 HYUNDAI GETZ 5SPD MANUAL 158683KM GREAT CONDITION LOW KM SN5636................$5495 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER 5SPD MANUAL 149643KM SUPER HANDY WAGON SN0503....$5490 AUTOMATIC 2009 HOLDEN OMEGA 184928KM LOW KM GREAT WAGONS SN7630...................$9990 AUTOMATIC 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA ST-L SEDAN 159371KM LOW KM LEATHER LOGBOOK HISTORY SN1322...................................................................$6750 AUTOMATIC 2005 NISSAN NAVARA ST-X 4WD DUALCAB SN2565..............................................$10990
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6686 5586 / 0418 676 274
BUSINESS OPP. CAT HOTEL Est 15yrs. You’ll need space the size of 1.5 car garage in right location. 10-20hrs pw. You get all equip, incl 5 walk-in units, MYOB First Edge, website, branding, 5-star Google rating. As well as a client list & detailed profiles of 800+ cats, training, bookings. Price neg. 66840584 or 0422120610 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
INVESTMENT PROPERTY BYRON BAY AUSTRALIA Investment Opportunity www.ecocentretrust.com.au
SHORT TERM ACCOM.
BIG GARAGE SALE Lot 7 Bluegum Crt, Crabbes Creek Sat 28th + Sun 29th, 8am-3pm
MULLUM avail end July - mid Nov. Lge f-furn 2br home with pool, views & walk to town. $450pw incl bills. Ph 0499536416
MOVING HOUSE Fabulous stuff. Bikes, skateboards, h/hold goods, gorgeous clothes, kids toys, jewellery, books, furn, fridge, guitar. Everything must go. Sat 8-1pm. 89 Station St, Mullum
SHARE ACCOM.
SOLD HOUSE 13 Goolara Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 8am-12pm. All contents, furniture, outdoor settings, tools, clothing, kitchen contents, large pot plants etc. Plus garage full of free items COORABELL 895 Coolamon Scenic Dr, Sat 8am. Tools, equipment, furniture, antiques, bric-a-brac, baskets, platters, clothing and treasures BRUNSWICK 21 Fingal St, Fri, Sat, Sun 10–4pm. Pottery equip, wheel, kiln, tools, kiln bricks, clothes, plinths, some furn BYRON 3 Wollumbin St, Sat 8am. Clothing, household bits & kids stuff STALL OPPOSITE MULLUM HIGH Sat 8am. Indonesian screens and sarongs, African bags and bangles, carvings from Solomon Islands + more. Ph 0439492804 MULLUM 17 Rush Court Sat 8am. Quality stuff only. Combined sale
Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772
LOCAL REMOVAL & backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 STORAGE From $105/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833
GARAGE SALES
DURRUMBUL RUMBLE SALE Sun 29/7 9-2pm. Sausage sizzle, chai, cakes, 2nd hand goods. Chess comp. Durrumbul. Primary School. More details 0407855273
BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618
GOONENGERRY 15 min Mullum. Large cosy furn room with balcony. Share with 1 male. Garden setting. Avail for 4 weeks $210pw all bills incl. Reverse a/c. Suit n/s clean, considerate person. 66849138 OCEAN SHORES Quiet location, n/s d/f, worker. $245pw incl bills/wifi. 0448874601
BYRON 2KM TO P.O. Quiet 1br flat. Furn, n/s, no pets $450pw. 0431262723 O.SHORES sunny 2br self-cont granny flat. $380pw. Ocean views, balcony, car park. 0432584965 or 0412699300 NTH OCEAN SHORES f/f, self-cont 1br free standing flat. Suit single quiet, working n/s person interested in nature. Undercover parking $230pw incl elec, no pets. Details to gomparer@gmail.com O.SHORES 1br s-c furn flat. Quiet private location. Pref sgl working person. No pets, n/s $280pw incl elec & WiFi. 66804085 BEACHSIDE TOWNHOUSE 3br, 2.5 bthrm, SLUG, pool $630pw. accom@byron 0421603564 BYRON CENTRAL fully furnished 2br house. Suit 1-2 mature, quiet, clean, n/s persons. 12 month lease. Must have good refs $520pw neg. Ph Brent 0403380456 SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH ground floor apartment, spacious, fully self cont, new build, 2 min walk to beach. Suit n/s worker $320pw incl bills. Ph 0438859921 EWINGSDALE CABIN 1br $325pw, incl bills, single working person only. Private, garden setting. No pets. Ph 0412818519 MYOCUM very large 1.5bdrm apartment great views to lighthouse and hinterland, 2 decks, aircon, u/furn, suit working couple, no pets $575pw+bills. Ph 0487701723 CENTRAL MULLUM 3bdrm 2bthrm, avail long term. Charming timber home, leafy street, pets neg. $630pw. Ph 0410007144
Brunswick Heads 2br 1bth $400 2br 1bth $440 2br 1bth $450 South Golden Beach 4br 3bth $720 Ewingsdale 4bd 2bth $800
LILLI PILLI very large studio room. Own entry, semi-furnished, new $300pw incl bills & WiFi. N/s. Ph 0432947802
Commercial Brunswick Heads. 2 brand new commercial shops available October 2018. Contact office now!
BYRON room, good area, close to beach, no parties, n/s, drug-free, $140pw + bond, no bills. Ph 0423353877
L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177
MULLUM CK room, sun filled, warm, views, n/s, no pets $150pw. 0447676458 CRABBES CK lovely furn garden room. Quiet bush setting. Close beach, 25 min Tweed/Byron. $200pw incl bills. 66771523
TO LET
5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads
TO LEASE BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM Avail Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun $85/day, $45/half day. Mullum. 66849458, 0435078551
BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333
BYRON A&I EST 57sqm bright office with balcony, air con, fans, freshly painted, toilet, kitchenette, storage room, $400pw incl elect & OG. Ph 0438599833
STH GOLDEN BEACH Semi s-cont flat, 5 mins walk to beach, great space, 2 rooms, Nth facing deck, own kit & ent, suit 1 n/s worker $300pw incl bills. 0405278193
POSITIONS VACANT
O.SHORES 2br, new, high ceilings, light filled home. Lge sunny, tranquil garden setting, nth facing deck. DLUG a/c incl elec/water $520pw 0438859921 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $140 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500
DENTAL ASSISTANTS Byron Bay CBD dental surgery requires 1 exp & 1 trainee dental assistant for immediate start. Ph 0412120002 MARKET STAFF REQUIRED 2 to 3 shifts per week. 6am-12pm. Must be 25yo or over with drivers licence. Send resume to kieran@oneorganic.com.au
CASUAL CHEF/SHORT ORDER COOK Exp necessary. Also 1st or 2nd yr apprentice. No travellers, immediate start in Mullum. Must have own transport. Evening work only. Ph 0421523855 RESEARCH/ADMIN ASSISTANT Must have Nat/Nut quals and strong research skills. Admin exp. Computer literate. Casual work. Flexible hours. Email CV: admin@rachelarthur.com.au
LENNOX HEAD 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 GROUNDSMAN or CLIMBER 2 positions avail. Exp & reliability essential. Part-time work. Good pay. Text pref 0427347380 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 BLUE OLIVE DELI Busy Byron cafe seeks hard-working deli assistant with barista skills. 25 hours pw. Must be avail Saturdays. Apply in person with resume
HERD RECORDER To service local dairy farmers. Part time work for reliable person with reliable ute, van, wagon. Phone Jim 1800 241 669 E: office@dairyconsult.com www.dairyconsult.com
We are seeking a permanent local resident to work in administration, accommodation and student services at the Byron Bay English Language School. The right person will bring a personable and friendly nature, native English language, competent computer and Office software skills, the ability to multi-task and a strong sense of team work. A degree and a second language will be an advantage.
Applications to:
director@bbels.com.au
Real Estate Sales Person
required, must have experience. Licence is preferred. The suitable candidate should have a good sales history and be motivated, self-disciplined, a great time manager and be willing to self-improve to become a high achiever and income earner. To apply send resume to Po Box 204 Brunswick Heads 2483. brunswickheads@ljh.com.au
REGISTERED NURSE Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for being part of the health revolution. See the full job description on PAGE 5
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Classifieds RTO NO: 90013
WORK WANTED
PETS
PERSONAL
HOUSE CLEANING by honest reliable local lady, 25 years exp. Ph 0403527546
COMPANION ANIMALS WELFARE INC.
ADVENTUROUS COUPLE seeks free spirited woman for fun time. Discretion assured. Ph 0407163828
ALL TYPES BUILDING WORK Blocklaying & bricklaying Lic 60801C Paul 0423852559
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ONLY ADULTS FIT & SEXY attractive busty brunette, full body relief. Palm Beach. 0449882334
QUALIFIED GREEN PAINTER 30 yrs exp. Free quotes and advice. Small jobs OK. Ph Rob 0408900134
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IRONING LADY
Starts 7th August
Ironing Service Hate ironing? Want more free time? Shirts, sheets & everything in between.
• Permablitz Community Project* Starts 30th August * NSW Government subsidised places available, eligibilty criteria apply.
02 6684 3374
Suffolk Park. $30/hr. Angela 0414 719 680
byroncollege.org.au
TUITION
Tue 31st July
• Permaculture Design Course (PDC ) • Permaculture Ethics, Principles And Patterns
• Spanish Level 2
Sat 28th July • Plant Propagation And Seed Saving
Sun 29th July • Introduction To Permaculture Design
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Doctor Shane 02 6698 5420 sabiloungebyronbay.com
• Spanish Intermediate
Thu 2nd Aug
IN MEMORIAM
• Creative Plaiting • Japanese Macrobiotic Cooking • Bahasa Indonesia - Level 2
YANNI SPYROU 26/8/1997 – 25/7/2011
Sun 5th Aug • Social Media For Business
• Spanish For Beginners
More special cats at the special price of $50 per adult cats, all inclusive. No more to pay! So here is sweet POLLY, an endearing four year old tortie. Polly asks for little but gives much, quiet and easy going. She has fallen on tough times being homeless, and with no special humans of her own. Her happiness upon adoption will give you great joy. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.
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Matty is a handsome 14 month old desexed male mastiff x. He is an affectionate boy who loves human company and is friendly towards other dogs. If you can give Matty a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home. Splendour In The Cat Grass!
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Applications Close: Sunday 12 August 2018 (11:59pm) If you would like to discuss this opportunity further contact Fiona Pace on (02) 6620 2082. Applications must be lodged electronically. Please go to iworkfor.nsw.gov.au and search Job Reference Number 0000699N.
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GUITAR STRINGS, REPAIRS Brunswick Heads 66851005 BLZ147267
We are looking for a solicitor to work in Lismore to provide high quality civil law advice, minor assistance and casework services to disadvantaged clients in a range of settings including outreach.
QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019
LOST & FOUND FOUND: Peewee pushbike in Ocean Shores. Ph 66803399
RETURN THANKS THANK YOU Mario Solinas and his family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind wishes and condolences on the loss of Grace (Mum), (Gram). Cards, flowers & support were greatly appreciated
6688 6433 0419 369 609 6628 1568 0490 329 159
3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328
Matty
Solicitor I-III – Civil Law Division
The Channon Lennox Head Alstonville Tabulam Hall Coolangatta
3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0413 804 024
Another year gone by without you. Always in our hearts. Still loving you. Baba, Mummy, Eleyna, Papou, Yiayia, Nicholas, Manoli & Leo
DAVID HANNON 11/12/1972 – 25/7/2013 Five years have passed, missing your cheeky smile & wicked sense of humour each & every day. Mum, Kim, Glenn, Emily & Matt
FOXY AUSSIE JUSTINE Fantasies of a Woman with a Strap on? Erotic Prostate Treatment. 0407013347
SOCIAL ESCORTS SAPPHIRE 19, size 6, pretty, busty, naughty & nice. Cassandra 30, size 8, DD bust, classy blonde pocket rocket, Chloe 20, petite busty Penelope Cruze looka-like. Selena 20, size 6, DD bust, saucy blonde stunner. Mia 18, size 8, blonde model. London 18, pretty, size 8, F bust. Layla 20 is back, size 8, model looks. Brittany 40, size 8, natural E bust, classy cougar. Spoil yourself. In & out. 7 days. Ladies always wanted. Ph 66816038
Our felines had a festival of their own last weekend, enjoying each other’s tuneful purring & groovy dance moves. Plentiful cat glitter & sneaky whiffs of cat nip ensured our felines truly let their fur down. Shame you guys missed it! You must have gone to the wrong event as we didn’t see you! Visit our festival felines on the Main Stage at the Cat Adoption Centre 124 DALLEY STREET, MULLUM OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm THURS: 3–5pm SAT: 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070 Like us on Facebook!
OUTCALLS 0451579023 BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. Open 7 days 10am till late. In & Out Calls. 66816038. Ladies wanted Find us on Facebook!
MONTHLY MARKETS 2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840 2nd SAT Woodburn 0439 489 631
A FULL TIME position exists for someone special with strong PROPERTY MANAGER or PROPERTY OFFICER experience essential. A strong eye for detail, commitment to your role & passion for Real Estate with experience is required by someone wishing to join a team who offer exceptional service to our clients. We are looking for someone with stable employment history, a minimum of two years’ experience in Property Management in the NORTHERN RIVERS & looking for a career – not a job! Strong communication & administration skills are essential. The position requires you to hold a current Certificate of Registration, Driver Licence & a suitable motor vehicle. We require a reliable & stable person who would love to be based in stunning modern premises with an efficient team offering strong backup & support utilising Rest & Inspect Manager. The right person will be able to work on a Saturday roster with days off in lieu – if this is you then we would love to hear from you. Enquiries treated in Confidence by email to propertymanagement@bangalowrealestate.com.au
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BYRON AREA OUTCALLS Phone 0421401775
MUSIC TUITION Woodwind, Brass, Piano, Theory. 25+yrs of exp. First lesson free. Phone 0413598320 or 0425227699
Wed 1st Aug
www.tantrabyronbay.com Exquisite tantra massage & tuition for men, women & couples. 0425347477
SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345
SEWING, FASHION DESIGN LESSONS at La’ Studio. Ph/text 0405451184
Mon 30th July
02 6684 3374
Phone Margaret at CAWI on 0458461935.
FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 0403224842 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au
Courses starting soon... Fri 27th July
BELLA
is a six and a half year old desexed female small Wolfhound x. She is a very intelligent high energy dog. Bella is good with other dogs and would make a great family pet. She loves going out for walks and loves chasing the ball. She is a very loyal and loving girl, perfect for anyone who enjoys walking. Adoption fee applies.
SOFT HANDS WARM OIL Sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron. 0407264343 sensualmassagebyronbay.com
EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0438573677
4th SAT Evans Head 0439 489 631 4th SAT Wilsons Creek 6684 0299 4th SUN Bangalow
6687 1911
4th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 4th SUN Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta 5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin
0419 369 609 0458 506 000
FARMERS/WEEKLY MARKETS Each TUE New Brighton Each TUE Organic Lismore Each WED 7-11am M’bah Each WED 3-6pm Nimbin Each THU 8-11am Byron Each THU 2.30-6.30pm Lismore Each FRI 7-11am Mullum Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki Each SAT 8.30-11am Lismore Each SAT 8.30-12am Blue Knob
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS Please stick this by your phone
AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE ...............................................................000 AMBULANCE Mullumbimby & Byron Bay ..................................131 233 BRUNSWICK VALLEY RESCUE Primary rescue........................ 6685 1999 BRUNSWICK MARINE RADIO TOWER ................................... 6685 0148 BYRON CENTRAL HOSPITAL .................................................. 6639 9400 POLICE Brunswick Heads ....................................................... 6685 1277 Mullumbimby .............................................................. 6684 2144 Byron Bay ................................................................... 6685 9499 Bangalow .................................................................... 6687 1404 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Storm & tempest damage, flooding......132 500 AIDS Confidential testing & information (ACON) ................................ 6622 1555 AL-ANON Help for family & friends of alcoholics .......................1300 ALANON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hours............................... 1800 423 431 ANIMAL RESCUE (DOGS & CATS) ......................................... 6622 1881 LIFELINE ..........................................................................................131 114 MENSLINE 7pm–11pm nightly (phone counselling & referral for men).. 6622 2240 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets daily .................................... 6680 7280 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE .................................................. 6684 1286 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24 hour crisis line ............................... 1800 656 463 NORTHERN RIVERS GAMBLING SERVICE ........................... 6687 2520 NORTHERN RIVERS WILDLIFE CARERS............................... 6628 1866 KOALA HOTLINE........................................................ 6622 1233 WIRES – NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service ......... 6628 1898
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Community at work On The Horizon DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘On The Horizon’ to editor@echo.net.au.
Durrumbul rumble sale Durrumbul Primary School and preschool are raising funds for new signage on the dangerous Main Arm Road. Come to their rumble sale and chess compeition on Sunday 29 July, 9am– 2pm. Music, market stalls, secondhand bargains, a sausage sizzle, chai, cake, and a Community Chess Competition. Call Cherie 0407 855 273 for more details. To register for the Chess Comp, call Guy 0401 291 842.
the Animal Welfare League NSW will be held on Saturday 4 August at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 5pm. Members and friends welcome.
at 10am in the meeting room of the RSL, Mullumbimby. Anyone interested in joining is very welcome to attend. Enquiries 6680 7350.
Voluntary euthanasia
Byron Gem Club
Exit International is a voluntary euthanasia group that meets quarterly. Meetings are held at the Robina Community Centre. Attendees must be Exit members. The next meeting will be held on 9 August. Further information on our website www.exitinternational.net or phone local coordinator Elaine 5580 8215 or 0421 796 713.
The Byron Gem Club is having its Winter Street Stall in Mullumbimby on Friday 27 July, at the corner of Stuart & Burringbar Streets where the taxi rank is. Mineral specimens, crystals, hand-crafted jewellery and more is available for sale.
U3A Brunswick Valley U3A Tuesday Forum, 31 July from 10am till 12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Gary Opit: wildlife and environmental correspondent. Visitors and potential new members are very welcome. Ring 6685 1732.
U3A Ballina/Byron
Animal welfare AGM
Bring a short review of a book you have read recently to the meeting on 31 July
The AGM of the North Coast Branch of
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Home-based volunteer coordinators wanted For Wildlife Rescue Inc. Computer with reliable internet connection required. Experience with native animals preferred. No costs
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Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Vital Energy Expressed. To get to know ourselves, is it like peeling back an onion, or do we, like Nature, get wiser by adding layers? Stephen Pirie, author of works on Quantum Principles underlying everyday life, invites us to explore balancing energies. Thursday 26 July, 1.30 till 3.30pm, at Marvell Hall, 37 Marvell St. Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
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Clothes swap Saturday 28 July 2–4pm at Wildspace, Mullumbimby Commons, 91 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby. All welcome. More information: https://www.facebook.com/ events/201329877163084/.
Mullum Women’s Shed Mullumbimby Women’s Shed Thursday 10am–2pm at the Mullumbimby Commons (Wildspace), 91 Main Arm Road. All women welcome, by donation. Contact FB page: mullumbimbywomensshed or Christina 0403 191 119.
CABS AGM Community Alliance for Byron Shire is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 7 August at 6pm at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Angela Dunlop: 0413 100 796
Riding for the Disabled Volunteers needed. Learn natural horsemanship skills FREE. Join our wonderful herd. Help your community. Hug a horse. See our wonderful
Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.
Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality respite care to
a broad range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com.au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.
Alateen Meeting Alateen Meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking problem? Alateen can help. For 8–16-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place. 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www.alanon.org.au
Social sporting groups Bangalow: Senior social table tennis at Bangalow Bowling Club on Sundays 2–4pm. All levels welcomed. Call Margot 0412 394 932. Mullumbimby : Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside Tennis Club welcomes new players 9.30am every Tuesday next to Heritage Park, for social tennis, fun and friendship. Info: Barbara 6684 8058. Tuesdays: 10.30am. Byron: Drumming with Gareth Jones at Byron Theatre; Chair Yoga with Pippy Wardell 12 till 1pm. Wednesdays: Choir with Kim Banffy, 10–11am; Ukelele 11.30–12.15. Suggested donation of $10. No bookings needed, information seniors@byroncommuntycentre.com. or call 6685 6807.
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
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Summer insect singer (6) Canvas strung on the yardarm (9) Showy flowers in late summer (7) Biggest mammal (5) Ordinary, uninspired (7) Indian capital (5) Plants producing hops (8) Opposed, produced a bad outcome (8) 14. Serious eccentric, unbalanced person (8) 16. Overly cautious critic (9) 17. Non-monarchical form of government (8) 19. Least speedy (7) 21. Player of a stringed instrument (7) 22. In the mind, not physical (6) 24. Australian slang for an uncultured man (5) 25. Sporting venue (5)
1. 199AD, a singing insect (6) 2. Knocks out and feels sick – but more area for the yardarm! (9) 3. Rising sail had showy flowers (7) 4. Cry heard for the mammal (5) 6. Shoddy copra is commonplace (7) 7. 50 hide concealed in the city (5) 8. A do, a done … nonsense! They’re just hop bushes (8) 9. Created bad results for publicity – Last week’s solution N241 turned it into poetry! (8) F A I R T O M E D A E R I I A 14. Two drugs for the nutter (8) B E D R O O M D R I 16. He’s worried about detail – lousy O E N E G L selector! (9) V E R D A N T E M I 17. Memorial piece includes hotel – E A G A E A L L E E B R I M S but not The King! (8) V L N 19. Owls confused over time zone – E X T R O V E R T M the most retarded! (7) R O R E O 21. Instrumentalist in prison, the leader? (7) A E R O B I C R E N I A V S 22. Lament wildly, but it’s in the mind (6) G N E X A C T O R I N T 24. Turn up in bar – a bit of a yob (5) D A O E E C O U L D B E W O R 25. Tina’s venue (5)
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centre. All levels of experience needed. Volunteer training every Saturday 11am–1pm. 377 Houghlahans Creek Rd, Teven. Email rdagrants@gmail.com.
Wildlife Rescue Home-based volunteer phone coordinators wanted for Wildlife Rescue. Computer and reliable internet connection required. Experience with native animals preferred. No costs incurred; Centrelink approved. Three month training period provided Enquiries on 02 5615 8074
Antiques & collectables The Tweed Gold Coast Family History and Heritage Association Inc will be holding its annual antique and collectables fair at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre on 11 and 12 August 2018. 9am till 5pm on Saturday and 10am till 3pm on Sunday. $5 entry fee.
Life visioning Take time to explore your creative side and to refocus on finding meaning in your life. We will use mind maps, visualisation, and discussion in a small group setting. July 25 and Aug 1, 10am–12.30pm. Lismore Women’s Health
netdaily.net.au Resource Centre. Bookings: 6620 2999.
Consumer rep training North Coast Primary Health Network and Northern NSW Local Health District hosting two days Consumer Representative training on 2 and 3 August in Goonellabah. If you’re interested in participating as a health consumer representative or finding out more contact Corinne Martin on 0438 882 817 or corinne.martin@ncahs. health.nsw.gov.au. You can visit www. nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au for further information.
Prayer and evensong Taize Prayer Song: Sunday 22 July 5pm. Evensong: Sunday 5 August 5pm St Paul’s Spirituality Centre, 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay 200 metres off Jonson Street. Contact Cathy 0434 438 585.
Free Sound Healing CDs Free Devotional Sound Healing CDs. Humanity Rising: I am spirit first. Call Bassam and Anne on 0429 858 500.
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The Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby are offering
MONTHLY GRANTS up to $500 Each grant period is 28 days, starting 15th of the first month and closing on the 14th of the following month. Grants can be applied for by any “Not for profit” organisation and must have a community benefit and be based within the Byron Shire (except the Bangalow area, which has its own Lions Club). ie. club groups, health groups, local charities, service groups or any humanitarian purpose. Contact the Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby PO Box 12 Mullumbimby Email: clairejharris999@gmail.com An application will be sent to you. Applications for this period close at 12pm Thurs Aug 14, 2018
A $500 grant was awarded to The Mullumbimby Hockey Club Any questions phone Claire Harris 6680 3707 clairejharris999@gmail.com Tony Cornell 6680 2011 tonylion@bigpond.com
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.
Budgeting Support Money Matters is a free service helping people identify where their money is going, how best to save and, most importantly, how to get on top of bills! Contact the Byron Community Centre to make an appointment; private sessions run every Monday afternoon.
Breast Cancer Support Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay meets at the NSW Cancer Council rooms, 8/130 Jonson St, Byron (upstairs in shop complex next to Byron RSL) at 12pm–2pm, every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Family and friends welcome. Phone Ingrid 0431 207 453.
Free ESL Free English as a Second Language classes in Mullumbimby, all levels: beginner to advanced. For more information phone 66720834
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.
Time to sing Come sing inspiring songs and make new friends, Sundays, 10am at South Golden Beach Community Hall. Call Linda: 0415 412 514.
Choirs Bay Singers meet Wednesdays at Byron Community Centre, 10–11am. Ukelele class at 11.45am. Enquiries 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanffy.com.au. Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays at Ocean Shores 6.45pm-8.45pm. Eclectic and catchy repertoire. Ph 0425 363 589. Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir
meets weekly at the Mullumbimby Civic Centre, 55 Dalley Street, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome. Raise the Roof Choir: Gospel, bluegrass & more. 1–3pm Tuesdays, Suffolk Park Hall. 6–8pm Tuesdays, Bruns Uniting Hall. Weekly Uki & Channon sessions. Info@ raisetheroofsinging.com 0417 277 211. Brunswick Valley Choir Monday nights at Bruns Bowlo, 6.30pm ph: Janet 0438 965 397. Picture House Choir - quick sing fix at Brunswick Picture House on Monday mornings 9.30am till 10.30am Ph: Janet 0438 965 397. Rebel Rebel Girls Choir for ages 8 to 12. Meet Friday at 4pm, Ocean Shores. Ph: Janet 0438 965 397.
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.
Carers’ support Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.
Rainbow Dragons Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@ gmail.com.
Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8.30am–12 noon and first Thursday of the month 9am–11am: food bank. Last Wednesday each month 10-11am: playtime. 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, Sun 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 month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA rooms for craft and friendship. Rooms are open daily Monday–Saturday 9am–noon.
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Gold and silver at championships Nyxie Ryan dominates at cap great year for local netballers Lennox Head Oz Grom open The Brunswick Byron Netball Association has scored two excellent results at the state age championships held in Sydney over the weekend of July 6–8. During the championships the BBNA U/13s were undefeated and crowned division 4 winners. ‘This was their first year in the state-age championships and the first for their coach Rachel Griffiths. We are extremely proud of their efforts,’ BBNA vice-president Janine Burger said. The team was: Eva Brooke, Lucy Colli, Smara Grainey, Bella Griffiths, Olivia Langtry, Evie Porter, Velia Russo, Abigail Spice and Noni Wright The U/14s also had a great tournament achieving second place in division 4. ‘Joanne Wallwork and Jordan Evans have been fantastic coaching these girls over the
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The BBNA U/14s were runners-up at the 2018 state age championships. Photo supplied
last two years. They will now move up to division three for the U/15s next year,’ Janine said. The team was: Aniela Carpenter, Layla Goundrie, Maggie Hall, Lola Hutchinson, Olivia Page, Grace Pateman, Matilda Peacock, Paige Wilkie and Bethany Woods. The U/15s were the third BBNA team sent to Sydney
for the carnival and achieved fifth place in their championship run. Earlier in the season the BBNA U/17s won the state championships going through undefeated. ‘It has been a very successful year for the Brunswick Byron Association. We are also very proud of these girls,’ she said.
Top four rugby teams look set for finals With just four weeks of the regular Far North Coast rugby season to play the topfour have been cementing their superiority with a string of big wins over the lowerranked clubs. Ballina RUFC sit on top of the table (with 60 competition points) and have only suffered one loss across the season to Byron Bay, three weeks ago. Overall they have a powerful for and against of 718 to 196. Last weekend they beat Casuarina Beach 76–24 and the week before dominated Lismore RUFC 78–14. Byron Bay Rugby is the only team to beat Ballina this season and they are sitting in fourth spot on the ladder with 40 competition points. ‘Morale in the team is definitely up and we have always had the belief we could beat the top sides,’ captain Jack Cooke said.
A Lennox Head Trojan hits the Casino line. Photo supplied
‘Everything seemed to click on the day, the passes went to hand and we made the right decisions. It was great to have a win in front of a big home crowd,’ he said. Byron Bay is looking good to reach the finals but wants to go all the way, hopefully along with their reserve grade Sandcrabs, who are sitting in third place on their ladder. ‘We are not getting carried away,’ Jack said. Wollongbar–Alstonville are again having a good sea-
son and sit second on the ladder with 56 points and just two losses for the year. They are also too strong for the lower sides, beating Lismore 71–0 and Banglaow 73–30 over the last weeks. Lennox Head (48 points) is third on the ladder. They have put three wins together including a 100–0 victory over Southern Cross Uni. Bangalow sits in fifth place with 30 points and has to play Byron and Wollongbar over the next four weeks.
Charity Day at Byron Rugby Club This Saturday Byron Bay Rugby Club fans have their last chance to see their team play at home in the regular season when they host Lismore City for their Charity Day. This year’s organisation is AIME-Mentoring, whose aim is to help 15,000 Indigenous kids reach university by 2020. Byron Bay’s playing
jersey for the day represents Indigenous culture with the art designed by an AIME participant. The jerseys tell the story of the local whale migration and will be auctioned after the games. All the action across two grades of rugby from 1pm Saturday July 28 at the Byron Recreation Ground.
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Jack, Joel and Jordan model the Byron Bay jerseys you can own. Photo supplied
Local Lennox Head girls Nyxie Ryan and Ocea Curtis made the most of their opportunities to win the two newly introduced female divisions at the 7th annual Skullcandy Oz Grom Open last week. Fifteen-year-old Nyxie Ryan claimed her maiden JQS victory and picked up $2,500 after winning the inaugural women’s pro junior division up against much older and more-experienced surfers on her home break at Lennox Head. Surfing well beyond her years, Ryan nailed an array of different turns to post an excellent 8.23 wave score as well as a 7.1 to amass a 15.33 two-wave heat total. Ryan’s win gave her a significant jump into the top ten of the 2018 rankings. ‘This is one of the best results I’ve had,’ said Ryan. ‘My goal was to just make the final, so to go one step further and win feels amazing. Having the support of Le-Ba Boardriders members here made the win so much more special. I’ve only done a few pro juniors this year and I’m heading down to Cronulla for the final event of the year, so it would be nice to get another decent result down there.’ Ryan also backed up with
Nyxie Ryan hits another power turn at Lennox Head. Photo Ethan Smith/SNSW
a strong second-place finish in the U/16 girls division. In the inaugural U/12 girls division nine-year-old Ocea Curtis came out of the gates blazing with her first wave the highest scoring ride of the final, a combination of topturn carves that surprised spectators with the power and speed of the execution. Curtis took the lead with this wave that became the benchmark the other surfers never overcame. Soon after she backed it up with another strong ride to lead from start to finish. Countless local supporters chaired her up the beach after the victory and in a post-heat
interview she said, ‘I didn’t think I was going to win,’ while beaming a big smile.
Boys Byron Bay’s Duke Wrencher and Touma Cameron came third and fourth respectively in the U/14 boys division with some excellent performances over the six-day event. Joel Paxton (Byron Bay) made the semifinals in the pro-junior division and Juniper Harper (Lennox Head) made the semifinal in the U/12 girls. Kyuss King (Byron Bay) and Mikey McDonagh (Lennox Head) made the quarterfinal in the pro junior.
Wallaroo gives rugby juniors training run in Bangalow Up to 70 junior rugby union players enjoyed a schoolholiday development day last week featuring Wallaroo Emily Robinson hosted by the Bangalow Rugby Club and Rugby NSW. The young rugby players were aged from six to 16 and came from across the northern rivers, Mathew Simpson Bangalow Junior Rugby Club president said. The Northern Rivers Camp Waratah was not just about age-appropriate skills development, but also fostered rugby’s emphasis on respect and inclusion. ‘Respect, pride, accountability and inclusion are all key parts of the Waratah curriculum,’ Mathew said. It also gave the young players good access to an elite player through a questionand-answer session.
Emily Robinson signs a junior’s boot. Photo supplied
Emily plays for the Women’s Waratahs and played for Australia in the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup. The Bangalow club hosted the day as a key way to improve rugby and make it a more enjoyable game for youngsters to play, and easier for them to become part of a wider community. ‘If children are going to get
the most out of a sport and enjoy it more, then the administration, from the state to zone to team level has to be right, and aligned,’ Mathew said. ‘This is one of things we were trying to do. ‘At Bangalow we want to improve the game for everyone, and not sit on the sidelines complaining,’ Mathew said.
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Backlash Despite the prediction that the NSW Liberal National government will cut public library funding by 18 per cent this current financial year, Byron Shire residents won’t have to worry. Thanks to the Friends of the Libraries group and their annual book fair and raffle, $15,000 was raised for the Byron, Brunswick and Mullumbimby libraries. Who would have thought around 5,000 books would have fitted in the Byron Surf Club let alone walked out the door? Q Q Q Q
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Top hat Turnbull was in flyover country last week – Tennant Creek – and was heckled by an astute resident. The Guardian reported the man said: ‘Prime Minister, where’s our 20- and 50-year plan for Australia? When are we going to stop selling our infrastructure to foreigners – and our minerals? When are we going to look after our country rather than yourself and your business mates?’ Q Q Q Q
Owner of online retail behemoth Amazon, Jeff Bezos, is now the world’s richest person with $US150 billion, $50 billion richer than number two, Bill Gates. Yet tales of harsh staff treatment at Amazon dispatch ops are numerous, with www.businessinsider.com.au reporting a ‘churn and burn company culture’. The robots just can’t replace
Roy Elimelech and Eva Judell are ready for the ‘Free The Nipple’ rally, which will take place on August 11 at Belongil Beach from 11am. Everyone is welcome. Eva asks: ‘Why it is okay for men to go topless while women are shamed into covering up?’ The hyper-sexualisation of the female body and the double standard need to be challenged, says Eva. Photo Jeff ‘Nipples’ Dawson
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Local firies are urging residents to be winter-fire safe, with a reminder list to minimise the risks. FRNSW Mullumbimby station’s captain Josh Rushton suggests turning off heaters and electric blankets before leaving home or getting into bed, regular cleaning of lint filters in clothes dryers, checking for overloaded power boards and keeping candles away from curtains and putting them out before leaving the room. A working smoke alarm is a must, and avoid using LPG cylinders for cooking or heating indoors. Captain Rushton also suggests ‘keep looking when cooking’ to avoid kitchen fire catastrophes, which are very common. For more information, visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au. Q Q Q Q
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