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The annual Reading of the Credits The Echo was created, produced and distributed by the following drudges over the last year. Many thanks to all and apologies for any inadvertent omissions. Adrian Thomas, Alex Olup, Amanda Nolan, Anara Carroll, Andrea Alvarado, Andy Holt, Angela Cornell, Angela McDermott, Anne Goslett, Aslan Shand, Ben Luck, Brian Mollet, Brian Yeates, Celia McPartlin, Charles Boyle, Chris Chandler, Chris Dobney, Clint Cassell, Cristina Sharratt, Dale Magnussen, Daniel Sage, Darren Coyne, David Lisle, David Lovejoy, Dean Macaw, Eve Jeffery, Ewan Willis, Gayle Steinbrech, Gianluca Biongiovanni, Gordon Haynes, Greg O’Brien, Hans Lovejoy, Hilary Cornell, Ian Rogers, Ingrid Manning, Ingrid Ouwerkerk, Isabella Dallimore, Janice Best, Jeff Dawson, Jennifer Dallimore, Jim Beatson, John Campbell, Joshua Munro, Juliana Nascimento, Julie Jarvie, Julie Ray, Karl Vockler, Kate Boyle, Kate Messenger, Kate Thompson, Katie Biggs, Katie Grubb, Kerry Humphries, Kim Beaver, Lachlan Cornell, Leandro Tuao, Lennon Fisher, Lesley Hannaford, Lilith Rocha, Lirhazel Evans, Luis Feliu, Marie Clibbens, Mary Gardner, Matteo Castelli, Mel Tongmar, Mia Armitage, Michael McDonald, Mungo MacCallum, Paul Bibby, Penny Bagshaw, Peter Mills, Richard Frankl, Ross Kendall, Ross Johnson, S Sorrensen, Sandra Davey, Sandra Robertson, Sasha Steinbrech, Schuyler Dallimore, Shane Esposito, Shantih Duvel, Simon Haslam, Stephen Berriman, Tamsin Smyth, Tao Jones, Tasman Lindsay, Tasman Lindsay (Jnr), Terase Davidson, Thales Minchillo, Tirza Abb, Tomas De Coelho, Tracey Bourke, Tuppy Lang, Vicki Burke, Vivienne Pearson, Wendy Sinclair, Ziggi Browning.

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Christmas holidays office hours, deadlines OPEN: Monday 24 December (classifieds deadline 12pm) CLOSED: Tuesday 25 December CLOSED: Wednesday 26 December Next paper distributed: Thursday 27 December OPEN: Monday 31 December (classifieds deadline 12pm) CLOSED: Tuesday 1 January New Year paper distributed Wednesday 2 January

Youngsters Allarahj and Matayo took part of the large turn-out for Carols by the seaside, held at Main Beach in Byron Bay on Friday. Mullum residents held their Christmas Carols on Sunday at the High School auditorium owing to inclement weather. Photo Jeff Dawson

Two additional drones will complement the NSW government’s shark-mitigation measures, which will roll out for summer. Existing measures include helicopters, drones, 35 SMART drumlines and VR4G listening stations, shark alarms, PA systems, megaphones and lifesaving heavy-duty trauma kits. Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair (Nationals) made the announcement on Monday. The drone trial will be at nine beaches, including Kingscliff, Main Beach Byron Bay, The Pass, Suffolk Park, Lennox Head, Sharpes Beach, Shelly Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Evans Head.

Local incident a reminder of stranger danger Aslan Shand When a child tells a parent or carer that they just had some lollies in a car with a man they didn’t know all sorts of fears come flooding in. This was the case for a father in Brunswick Heads a few weeks ago when his fiveyear-old son told him that after a day at the pirate park.

‘My husband was at the park with our five-year-old son and was also looking after another child. Our fiveyear-old went to the toilet and when he didn’t come back he went to look for him and found him. ‘Our five-year-old didn’t say anything immediately – it wasn’t until later that evening that he told us a man had

approached him as he came out of the toilets and offered him sweets. The man told him they were in his car and took him to the car, he got in and apparently there were “lots of sweets”,’ said the child’s mother. Fortunately nothing untoward happened and after the child had some lollies he was told ‘to go back to your family.’

Detective inspector Matt Kehoe told The Echo that it was a timely reminder of stranger danger. He said, ‘CCTV footage was examined but no useful information has been gained. The description of the male and vehicle haven’t been linked to any other matters. We believe this is an isolated incident and is not a trend in this area.’

ǔ şſĎëćōĕ ĲşƖƆĶŕī ƐſƖƆƐ ōëƖŕĈĲĕĎ A new governance model to deliver affordable housing in the Shire was launched last Tuesday by Cr Paul Spooner. He addressed the first Byron Community Land Limited AGM at the Community Centre and said a subsidy of roughly 33 per cent is needed to make housing affordable in the Byron Shire. ‘No current government is willing to commit to that level

of ongoing subsidy,’ he said. ‘We need to create a different market – one that doesn’t monopolise property, but rather frees it up for community members to build or rent houses to live in.’ The aim of the Community Land Trust, he says, is to acquire land and hold it in trusteeship as a common heritage, not as an individual possession. ‘Land is put to use in an

environmentally and socially responsible manner, and leased long term to individuals for housing, production of food and the development of enterprises or activities that support community life. ‘The lease agreement (up to 99 years) becomes the specific, flexible, legal means by which the interests of the community and the individual leaseholder are

explicitly described and protected in accordance with the policies of the trust.’ Three types of members are proposed, says Cr Spooner: general, resident and foundation members. As for governance, the board would comprise at least nine directors, including three public directors. For more information visit www.bcll.org.au.

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What are your NY plans?

First Sun organiser Jodee Sydney, performer Joel Salom and Renee Simone. Photo Jeff Dawson

The family-friendly alcoholfree street party Soul Street is set to take place again in Byron Bay for New Years Eve. Jonson Street will be closed off to make way for six hours of live music, dance pieces, kids’ play zones, comedy, circus, DJs, henna, tarot readers, body painting, an interactive art piece, silent disco and high-quality food stalls. Creative director Renee Simone says, ‘Byron Bay is setting a new precedent for NYE celebrations. It doesn’t need to be about trashing ourselves or our beautiful town.’ 2019 will be welcomed with a sunrise gathering at the Byron Bay Lighthouse called First Sun, starting at 5.15am sharp. Participants are encouraged to walk up to the lighthouse. Bring a yoga mat, cushion or blanket.

Parklands application still to satisfy councillors With North Byron Parklands (NBP) in Yelgun seeking residency approval and an increase to 55,000 patrons for their flagship festival event, councillors have raised its concerns with a notice of motion at last Thursday’s ordinary meeting. NBP is home to Splendour in The Grass and Falls festivals.

The mayor’s motion was supported by a majority of councillors (Cr Hunter against) which says, ‘Council does not currently support the proposal including the increase in attendance numbers, event types, and event days on the North Byron Parklands site beyond what has already been approved until its

concerns as raised within its submission are satisfied.’ Additionally, Council is unsupportive of the planning department’s recommendation that Parklands self-monitor its compliance and, ‘that any consideration of ongoing events must include an independent monitoring process, with the

involvement of Council.’ Council’s costs for monitoring should be funded by the applicants, says the motion, which would be ‘used as part of the planning secretary’s ongoing compliance.’ Council is also seeking to be the consent authority at the end of the trial period, not the state government. tamarasmith.org.au

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Illegal camping in Bruns on the rise Paul Bibby A spike in illegal camping in the nature reserve next to Brunswick Heads Surf Club is taking a toll on native plants and animals there, with some campers bringing cars, dogs and petrol-powered generators into the pristine spot. Despite Council attempts to block vehicle access to the sprawling reserve, multiple campsites remain, with some campers driving over native plants and shrubs to enter the area. Rohan Stewart from the Brunswick Bush School said that in the four-and-a-half years he had been coming to the reserve he had never seen so much illegal camping. ‘There’s always been a few long-term campers in there, but in the past six months it’s gone crazy,’ Mr Stewart said. ‘It’s not just people at the low end of the income spectrum. ‘It looks like word has gotten around that there’s this great spot here where you can camp next to the beach and the river, with public toilets nearby and free meals at the

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Illegal beach camping impacts. Photo supplied community centre.’ Mr Stewart supplied The Echo with pictures of two large and elaborate campsites in the reserve that included generators, fires and dogs. ‘Once you get people driving in they’re able to bring in a whole lot more gear,’ he said. ‘You’re getting cars driving over plants that took quite a while to grow, people cutting off branches for firewood or access.

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‘This would definitely be having an impact on the native wildlife.’ He said a couple of wellplaced bollards in the carpark would make it much harder for people to get their cars in. Nadia de Souza Pietramale, who has spent nearly nine years clearing bitou bush from the site, said one long-term camper had been particularly destructive. ‘He’s got a four-wheeldrive, a trailer and a bike in there,’ said Ms de Souza Pietramale, from the group Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare. ‘He rides all over the pink

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One of the reasons for the lack of action in relation to illegal camping on the site appears to be the fact that management responsibility is split between Byron Council, Crown Lands and National Parks. ‘The community is paying the price for the lack of proper management,’ Ms de Souza Pietramale said. ‘The signage needs to be clarified for a start; it’s very confusing. ‘Then there’s the dumping. We [Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare] are the ones who end up dealing with the old mattresses and other stuff from people who camp there and then leave half their campsite behind.’ Council staff’s comment on what management strategies are in place are online at www.echo.net.au.

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Local News Bus stop will result in reduced amenity: residents Hans Lovejoy Transport for NSW have declined to provide any details on the recent announcement of a proposed Byron bus station within the proposed rail corridor and Butler Street bypass. The announcement was part of the NSW governmentâ€™s $9.5m bypass funding, which Council staff say is the amount needed to complete the long-awaited project. But according to Butler Street resident and president of the Butler Street Network, Paul Jones, despite formal requests, there has been no consultation with locals on the bus interchange. Jones told councillors last Thursday in morning public access that there will be

The proposed bus interchange is pegged for the rail corridor. Indicative plans are available at Councilâ€™s Mullum office. adverse impacts on amenity given the size and scale of this proposal. He also refuted the mayorâ€™s response concerning legal intimidation launched by former GM Ken Gainger: The following questions were put to Transport for NSW but there was no reply:

â€˜Who did Transport for NSW consult with apart from Council staff in the lead up to this decision? Who made this decisionâ€™, and â€˜What is the expected cost of this project and is there any documentation available?â€™ A Transport for NSW

spokesperson only answered the question: â€˜Will Transport for NSW be consulting with residents on these plans? They said, â€˜The Byron Bay community will soon be able to provide feedback to the proposed transport interchange on the NSW Environment and Heritage website when it goes on public display.â€™ â€˜Plans for the proposal will be held at the Byron Shire Council office, and available to view the same day comments are [accepted] by NSW Heritage.â€™ The Echo asked Nationals MLC Ben Franklin, who made the interchange announcement, why wasnâ€™t there any consultation prior to this announcement. He is yet to reply.

Coorabell celebrates end of school year Coorabell Public School celebrated the end of year with a recent concert, held at the Mullum Civic Centre. Simon Field from the Coorabell School P&C Association said, â€˜Each year the concert is written and led by our year six students,

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their story and influence on the world. Congratulations to all involved, and what a joy to see a small school, with great academic and sporting achievement, so inclusively and actively encourage the creative arts to produce a concert worthy of Broadway.â€™

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Byron Shire Council Notices COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS Council Administration Centre 70 Station Street, Mullumbimby Opening hours 8.30am to 4.30pm Phone 02 6626 7000 Email council@byron.nsw.gov.au Website www.byron.nsw.gov.au Emergency after hours 02 6622 7022 Works Depot 02 6685 9300 SES Controller 02 6684 3444 Rural Fire Service 02 6671 5500 Byron Resource Recovery Centre 1300 652 625 Cavanbah Centre 02 6685 5911 In Byron? Customer service for general enquiries now at Byron Visitor Centre, 80 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 12.00pm and 12.30pm to 4.00pm or phone 02 6626 7000. Card only payments accepted at this location. Documents on exhibition are available for viewing at the customer service centre in Mullumbimby and on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Public-Notice.

MAKE A SUBMISSION Submissions may be made to Council in the following ways: Online:

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Written: Address to: General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Email:

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Please be aware that all submissions will be made public in accordance with Schedule 1 Part 3 Clause 1(a)(vi) of the GIPA 2009 Regulations as applicable including both the substance of the submission and the identity of the author. For further assistance please contact our Records team on 02 6626 7113.

CURRENT VACANCIES Apply for a job at Council. For current vacancies refer to www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-at-Byron-Shire-Council/ Current-vacancies.

ADOPTION OF LOCAL APPROVALS POLICY (2018) The Local Approvals Policy allows for defined activities to occur, in prescribed circumstances, without the need for approval under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993. At Council’s Ordinary Meeting held on 2 February 2018, Byron Shire Council resolved to adopt the Local Approvals Policy and request consent from the Chief Executive, Office of Local Government, for the proposed exemptions. On the 22 October 2018 consent was given by the Office of Local Government for the adoption of Part 1 Exemptions. This consent excluded Part F5 – Install or Operate Amusement Devices as this approval was required by the Department of Planning and Environment. Consent by the Department of Planning and Environment was given on 11 December 2018 therefore exempting the necessity to obtain approval under Section 68 for activities in accordance with Part F5. In accordance with section 166 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council gives public notice that the Byron Shire Council – Local Approvals Policy (2018) as amended is effective from 19 December 2018. The Local Approvals Policy is available on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Council/Your-right-to-Council-information/ Policies. Enquiries: Kylie Grainey 02 6626 7220

LEASE OF 96 KINGSFORD DRIVE BRUNSWICK HEADS Council is proposing to lease the whole of Lot 70 DP 851902, being 96 Kingsford Drive Brunswick Heads NSW 2483, for a period of ﬁve (5) years plus three ﬁve (5) year options to renew, to the Lilly Pilly Community Pre-School Inc for the purpose of early childhood education and care services. In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 interested parties are invited to make submissions about this proposal within 32 days. Submissions should be in writing and addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby 2482 or sent by email to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au. Emailed submissions to this address only will be acknowledged. Submissions Open: 6 December 2018. Submissions Close: 7 January 2019. Enquiries: Paula Telford Leasing Coordinator 02 6626 7300 All submissions will be made public in accordance with schedule 1 clause 4(i) of the GIPA 2009 Regulations as applicable including both the substance of the submission and the identity of the author. For further assistance contact the Records Team on 02 6626 7113.

SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF THE MULLUMBIMBY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SOLAR CARPARK REQUEST FOR TENDER NO: T2018-0060 Description: Byron Shire Council (Council) invites tenders for a contract to supply and install the Mullumbimby Administration Building Solar Carpark. Details of the proposed contract and the assessment criteria requirements are set out in the Request for Tender documentation referred to below. Obtaining Documentation: Request for Tender documents may be obtained by contacting Tenderlink at www.tenderlink.com/byron. If you experience difficulties accessing the website, please call the Tenderlink helpdesk on 1800 233 533. Contact: For further details please contact Dominic Cavanough at dcavanough@byron.nsw.gov.au. Mandatory Tender Briefing/Site Inspection: A mandatory tender briefing/site inspection will be held on 15/01/2019 at 70-90 Station Street, Mullumbimby, NSW. Deadline: Tenders close at 2.00 pm on 29/01/2019. Invitation: Council invites any person willing to fulfil the requirements of the proposed contract to submit a tender to Council by the deadline specified in this advertisement and in accordance with the Tender Documents referred to above. Please note: The canvassing of Councillors or Council staff in relation to this tender will disqualify tenders from the tender process.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING PROPOSAL TO RE-ZONE AND RE-CLASSIFY PART LOT 22 DP 1073165, 156 STUART STREET MULLUMBIMBY FOR FUTURE HOUSING The formal exhibition period for the Planning Proposal for rezoning and reclassifying Part Lot 22 DP 1073165 Mullumbimby is now ﬁnished. However, it is not too late to have your say. Under the Local Government Act (1993) Council must hold a Public Hearing for any planning proposal that seeks to reclassify land from “community” to “operational”. Public Hearing The public hearing will be chaired by an independent person: Date: Wednesday 6 February 2019 Time: 5:30pm Location: Council Chambers, 70-90 Station Street Mullumbimby, NSW, 2482

DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS In accordance with Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended), notiﬁcation is hereby given of the following development consents granted by Council. The consents listed are available to view Online at Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ﬁnd-a-DA. Information relating to these applications as required by Schedule 1, Division 4, Clause 20(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended) is also available online.

APPLICATIONS APPROVED 10.2018.423.1 – BROKEN HEAD, 139 Broken Head Road (Lot 2 DP 1131866, Lot 2 DP 1246381) Swimming Pool and Spa 10.2018.430.1 – BYRON BAY, 12 Julian Rocks Drive (Lot 38 DP 714410) Inground Swimming Pool 10.2018.535.1 – BRUNSWICK HEADS, Fingal Street (Lot 399 DP 724683) Addition of Demountable Classroom and Removal of Two (2) Trees at Existing School 10.2018.519.1 – BYRON BAY, 1 Walker Street (Lot 6 DP 247655) Alteration and Additions to Existing Dwelling House and Swimming Pool 10.2018.549.1 – SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH, 10 Redgate Road (Lot 5 DP845245) Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling House including a roof Extension and a Boundary Fence with Gatehouse 10.2018.485.1 – OCEAN SHORES, 7 Jardine Court (Lot: 4 DP1046566) Swimming Pool and Retaining Wall 10.2018.132.1 – BYRON BAY, 61 Bayshore Drive, 145 Bayshore Drive (Lot 4 DP 243218, Lot 4 DP 1215893) Craft Beer and Cider Festival limited to a To (2) year trial period with a maximum of Three (3) Festivals in each twelve(12) month period 10.2018.500.1 – MULLUMBIMBY, 2 Cedar Street (Lot 1 DP 372733) Demolish Existing Secondary Dwelling and Construct New Secondary Dwelling 10.2018.349.1 – BYRON BAY, 27/33-35 Childe Street (Lot 27 SP 76830) Part Time Use of Premises as an Educational Establishment when not in use as a Conference Room / Café / Function Centre 10.2018.395.1 – SUFFOLK PARK, 36 Dehnga Place (Lot 6 DP 1158538) Dwelling House 10.2018.254.1 – BANGALOW, 35 Leslie Street (Lot 6 DP 217534) Demolish Existing Dwelling, Construct New Two-Storey Dwelling House and Swimming Pool 10.2018.548.1 – OCEAN SHORES, 2/81A Rajah Road (Lot 1 SP 98104) Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dual Occupancy Dwelling (Addition to Art Room)

Any person wishing to speak at the public hearing can register their interest online or by calling Council’s Planner Steve Daniels on 02 6626 7315 before 4:00pm Wednesday 30 January 2019. If you are unable to attend the public hearing and have not already made a submission during the public exhibition period, you can email your submission to steve.daniels@byron.nsw.gov.au.

10.2018.597.1 – MULLUMBIMBY CREEK, 7 Grand Valley Court (Lot 18 DP 880189) Shed

The outcomes of the public hearing regarding the proposed change of category will be reported to Council and will be available on Council’s website.

10.2016.295.4 – BRUNSWICK HEADS, 6 Mona Lane (Lot 1 DP 779840) S4.55 Modiﬁcation for Extension of Wall

WET PLANT HIRE TO GRIND AND SCREEN SELF-HAULED GARDEN ORGANIC GREENWASTE AT THE BYRON RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTRE REQUEST FOR TENDER NO: 2018-0061 Byron Shire Council (Council) extends an invitation to suitably qualiﬁed and experienced parties to Tender for the supply of plant and associated equipment under wet hire arrangements to grind self-hauled garden waste and screen a compost product at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre (BRRC) located at Myocum. Contract details and assessment criteria are set out in the Request for Tender documentation referred to below. Request for Tender documents may be obtained by contacting TENDELINK at www.tenderlink.com/byron. If you experience difﬁculties accessing the website, please call the TENDERLINK helpdesk on 1800 233 533.

10.2016.560.2 – EWINGSDALE, 81 Myocum Road (Lot 1 DP 621993) S4.55 to Stage Development, Delete Condition 9 to Retain Artist Studio and Delete Condition 12 to Remove Loft from New Cabin

10.2015.666.3 – MCLEODS SHOOT, 68 St Helena Road (Lot 5 DP 594645) S4.55 to Modify Condition 26 and 27 relating to Hours of Operation and Ancillary Retailing 10.2013.575.3 – SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH, 46 Helen Street (Lot 10 DP 12225527) S4.55 to Modify Layout of Approved Strata Boundaries 10.2016.212.2 – OCEAN SHORES, 5 Bobra Glen (Lot 1586 DP 243995) S4.55 to stage the Approved Development with Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling as Stage 1 and Secondary Dwelling as Stage 2

NOTIFICATION OF PARK NAME PROPOSAL PROPOSED NAME: MASLEN ARBORETUM Location: the western section of Heritage Park Mullumbimby

For further details please contact Kane Goldsworthy at kgoldsworthy@byron.nsw.gov.au.

Description: At Council’s Ordinary Meeting of 22 November 2018 it resolved to call for submissions on the proposal to name the western section of Heritage Park Mullumbimby the “Maslen Arboretum” in memory of the signiﬁcant work of Russ and Beryl Maslen in protecting and planting of the park.

A Mandatory Tender Brieﬁng/Site Inspection will be held Monday 21 January 2019 at 9am at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre, 115 Manse Road Myocum NSW 2481.

The proposed name is on exhibition for a period of 28 days and additional information about the Maslens is available on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Public-Notice

Tenders close: 2.00pm Friday 8 February 2018.

Submissions will be received for 28 days from 12/12/18 and should be in writing addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby 2482 or sent by email to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au. Emailed submissions to this address only will be acknowledged.

Council invites any person willing to fulﬁl the requirements of the proposed contract to submit a tender to Council by the deadline speciﬁed in this advertisement and in accordance with the Tender Documents referred to above. Please note: The canvassing of Councillors or Council staff in relation to this tender will disqualify tenders from the tender process.

Submissions close: 14 January 2019 Enquiries: Andy Erskine 66267240

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Local News NSW Labor election pledges announced New NSW Labor leader Michael Daley says jobs, health, education and rising electricity prices would be key election issues. Re-regulating the electricity retail market is planned if elected, as well as ‘mandating nurse-to-patient ratios to bring staffing levels on north coast hospitals up to standards in Sydney.’ He also plans to retain the old Tweed Hospital site in public hands, save TAFE, hire extra security guards at north coast hospitals, introduce affordable housing targets and ending no-fault evictions were also

Local candidate Asren Pugh announced, he says. ‘The Nationals have stopped listening to the north coast and are too focused on Sydney,’ referring to the Nationals’ support for $2.2 billion for Sydney stadiums.

PROPOSED LICENCE OF PROPERTY AT TENNYSON STREET BYRON BAY (PART LOT 444 SECTION 28 DP 758207) Council proposes to licence part of Lot 444 Section 28 DP 758207, 33 Tennyson Street Byron Bay, known as the Byron Tennis Courts to Andrew Bates Tennis Pty Ltd for a period of three (3) months for tennis related purposes. In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 interested parties are invited to make submissions about this proposal within 28 days. Submissions should be in writing and addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby 2482 or sent by email to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au. Emailed submissions to this address only will be acknowledged. Submissions open: 6 December 2018 Submissions close: 3 January 2019 Enquiries: Paula Telford Leasing Coordinator 02 6626 7300 All submissions will be made public in accordance with Schedule 1 clause 4(i) of the GIPA 2009 Regulations as applicable including both the substance of the submission and the identity of the author. For further assistance contact the Records Team on 02 6626 7113.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979 The following development applications (DA) have been received by Council and require exhibition in accordance with Development Control Plan 2014 (A14). The DAs may be viewed online at Council’s website ‘www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ﬁnd-a-DA’ or by using the Online Kiosks at Councils Customer Service Centre during normal ofﬁce hours. DA submissions can be lodged using an online form via Council’s eServices Portal. Once you have viewed a copy of the DA, select ‘Make a Submission’ to lodge a submission directly with Council. Information on making a submission is available at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Make-a-submission-on-a-DA. If you are making a submission, there are requirements in relation to the disclosure of political gifts and donations. Refer to Council’s website to satisfy yourself that you are complying with your disclosure obligations prior to lodging a submission www.byron. nsw.gov.au/Political-donations-disclosure. Please quote the development application and property description when making a submission.

EXHIBITION CLOSES 16 JANUARY 2019 10.2018.585.1 – Bangalow, 29 – 33 Granuaille Road (LOT 1 DP 530912, LOT 13 SEC 1 DP 4358, LOT 14 SEC 1 DP 4358) Mirabelle Early Learning Centre Pty Ltd, Child Care Centre Fifty-Nine (59) Children 10.2018.591.1 – Mullumbimby, 28 Argyle Street (LOT 1 DP 21743) Lismore Venture Pty Ltd, Construction of Multi Dwelling Housing Comprising Eight (8) Dwellings under Affordable Housing Strategy 2009

EXHIBITION CLOSES 30 JANUARY 2019 No Development Applications for this newspaper

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government believes it has a good chance of winning the seat and has been spending big on the Ballina electorate. It’s perhaps the biggest spend ever on the seat of Ballina, which has seen decades of neglect. The term for trying to win votes through spending on an electorate is commonly known as ‘pork barrelling.’ Despite Ms Smith claiming his office is just metres away, Franklin told The Echo his office is on a different street and was the only one available in the area. He said, ‘This is a very strange contention’. ‘In no way am I suggesting I am the local member! My office has the signage of a usual and standard campaign office – the sort that all parties set up for their candidates in each seat they are contesting.’

The local NSW National Party candidate has defended a complaint made against him for establishing a campaign office in the near vicinity of the sitting MP, Tamara Smith (Greens). Nationals MLC Ben Franklin was referred to the clerk of the Legislative Assembly according to Ms Smith, yet The Echo understands the location of his new Ballina office breaks no parliamentary regulations. Ms Smith told The Echo the office is misleading the electorate because it implies he is the local MP. ‘The guy is ruthless,’ she said. The NSW seat of Ballina encompasses Ballina and Byron shires. With the election slated for March, Franklin’s

Councillors give passage to Saddle Road proposal An eco-village proposal near the Brunswick Heads highway interchange at Saddle Road is back on the table after councillors voted last Thursday to include it within the Rural Land Use Strategy. The Brunswick Eco Village (BEV) proposal was initially pegged on land owned by Kelvin Daly, but later, plans were expanded to include surrounding lands and a commitment for 20 per cent affordable housing. Yet the proposal appears to have landowners on the ridgeline divided, and Council eventually rejected the larger proposal. Last Thursday’s lastminute inclusion was headed by Cr Paul Spooner (Labor). He told The Echo the resolution removed the BEV proposal from consideration within the draft Residential Strategy. ‘This was undertaken following advice from the Department of Planning that it would not be supported as it was not in an urban area. ‘To maintain it there would have effectively

stopped it from being considered. A very poor outcome for our community. ‘The decision on Thursday proposes an amendment within the Rural Land Use Strategy to allow the land to be considered as an ‘intentional eco-community’ providing at least 80 per cent affordable housing. ‘This supports Council’s strategic planning. It allows the provision of affordable housing where there is none. It supports the intention of responding to the housing needs of residents and workers. ‘A very big win for our community. ‘What has been agreed to on Thursday opens up a clear planning pathway but does not ensure the proposal will succeed. ‘This will be determined when a planning proposal is submitted by the applicant and assessed by Council according to the Rural Land Use Strategy that requires it be amended and supported by the Department of Planning.’

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Local News Painting lost Local artist Toni Clarke is appealing for the return of her large untitled painting of a woman without a face. On December 5, it fell off the back of her ute on Main Arm Road and she suspects someone has taken the work. ‘I was taking it and some other pieces into the Byron School of Art [BSA] for my graduation,’ Ms Clarke says. ‘I didn’t notice that the rope had snapped and the painting had flown off.’ ‘I need to have it back to have closure.’ Anyone with info about the painting can call Toni on 0498 971 468.

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Airbnb gets political over election Ireland-based US corporation Airbnb has launched a campaign against NSW Labor which could enable NSW councils to take control of short-term holiday letting. The campaign includes emailing their property hosts

across NSW, specifically attacking Labor support for a registration system. Candidate Asren Pugh said, ‘If elected next year, we will govern in the interests of every person in NSW, not a $40b multinational corporation’.

Bangalow art gallery Ninbella, located at 19a Byron Street, is featuring artist Niah Juella McLeod until December 21. The exhibit is named after one of her father’s books, Juella and Ngudgjung Ngulla. Niah is pictured with her son Darcey. Photo Jeff Dawson

$627k for Brunswick Picture House Simon Haslam The young but already iconic Brunswick Picture House received a $627,000 boost from the $100m Regional Cultural Fund for its long-planned capital works program last week. Pete Castaldi, Chris Chen, Nationals MLC Ben Franklin and Brett Haylock started the search for funding in

July and over the following months the 200-seat capacity not-for-profit theatre received strong support from the community for its grant application. The producers, with a history of hosting cabaret worldwide, purchased and renovated the almostforgotten historical building, and from 2016 have pursued a strategy of providing an

international standard of performances across live music, cabaret, comedy, and circus, in addition to film for all ages curated by Pete Castaldi.

Cabaret Arts minister Don Harwin and Nationals MLC Ben Franklin made the announcemnt at the venue, before giving the stage over

to the Queen of Melbourne’s cabaret scene, Dolly Diamond. ‘Everything we have planned in the renovations has been with the goal of increasing the comfort and experience of both our loving and loyal customers, and the stream of amazing local and international performers who pass through our doors’, said Haylock.

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This whacky world There are just over seven and half billion people alive on an atmospheric rock-and-water planet circling an average-sized star in the far outskirts of an unremarkable galaxy. After around 4.543 billion years of evolutionary advancements and knock backs, including countless meteorite wipe-outs, humans sit at the top of the food chain without much of a plan. Is the planet just an endless revolving buffet with weather, as George Carlin said? There is both chaos and order on the little blue dot, with chaos led largely by tyrannical leaders who exploit the masses. Wars and poverty measures – like austerity – maintain control and power, yet psychopathic leaders will never be satisfied! The tussle over power and equity appears to have no end, unless all the psychopaths are rounded up and put on an island and sold off as a reality TV show. Many poor souls on this planet die every day of malnutrition and preventable diseases, many of whom are very young and African. But high premature mortality, particularly around birth, has largely been that way since the evolution of the species, thought to be around 100,000 plus years ago. And before the 19th century, life expectancy fluctuated between 30 and 40 years. So thanks, modern medicine and dentistry! From a wealthy, democratic country? You hit the jackpot! Yet for a wealthy, democratic nation to amass such huge riches, it helps to have plundered other nations and create laws to protect private property. A conviction and belief in God/s also helps. Africa was an early casualty of the industrial revolution (18th to 19th centuries), with its population and resources fleeced by Europeans. And while slavery largely evaporated in plain view after the British Empire passed the Slavery Abolition Act 1833, it still exists everywhere there is a lack of opportunity to selforganise and govern. Out of around 195 countries, those from wealthy nations make up only a small percentage of the global population, yet one per cent who live in those wealthy nations own half of world’s wealth, according to a 2017 Credit Suisse report. Yet wealthy, democratic countries offer some political and judicial stability, so the psychopathic leaders can be voted out eventually and the courts can rule against their poor behaviour. So while there are no answers to the human experiment, reining in tyranny in all its forms is perhaps the only way to achieve peace and prosperity until the AI robots take over. Merry holidays and happy Christmas! Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

he darkest hour, they say, is just before dawn. And it just may be that a glimmer of light is appearing in the five-year nightmare of the Abbott-Turnbull-Morrison dynasty. We are not talking only of the imminent demise of the feral muppets, although that is unequivocally good news in itself. Something more important seems to be happening – a re-awakening of the conscience of Australia, a renaissance of the rationality and decency that appeared to be all but destroyed by the relentless campaign of fear and division promulgated by the right-wing rump of coalitionists and their elitist allies. They, of course, remain mired in their own excrement, but perhaps – just perhaps – the nation is moving past them. The rump claims to be conservative, but is in fact deeply reactionary, pining for a largely mythical past based on the values that have served them so well – the monarchy, patriarchy, the established churches, the American alliance and the political and economic domination from which they have gained their power and influence. The paradigm included casual racism, homophobia and male superiority. These were often challenged since the cultural revolutions of 50-plus years ago, and in the 1970s and 1980s progress was made, but then came the Howard years, and for more than a decade we were encaged behind the white picket fence. It wasn’t all football, meat pies, kangaroos and Holden cars but, as Howard boasted, he was the most conservative leader the country had ever had. Republicanism was thwarted, Indigenous rights debased, gender issues ignored and any taint of progressive politics firmly discouraged. But time did not stand still; multiculturalism could not be wound back and while Australia could be kept as far from international norms as possible, the world moved on. In particular, Howard’s intransigence on refusing to ratify Kyoto or apologise to the stolen generations, even after Tony Abbott urged him it would be good politics to do so, ended up a negative. When Kevin Rudd swiftly did both, he was widely applauded – perhaps, finally, there was progress. But then he abandoned climate change, and when he lost the leadership Julia Gillard, for all

her efforts, was unable to give any real momentum for change in her minority government. And Tony Abbott proceeded to drag us back towards the dark ages. Malcolm Turnbull was hailed as a saviour, but it quickly became apparent that he had no intention to fight for the ideals he once espoused. But even his wishy-washy centrism was too much for the coalition’s mad right, who dumped him and more or less accidentally handed the chalice to the great marketeer, Scott Morrison. Morrison said it would be business as usual – but business, like the rest of the country, was ready to move forward.

Morrison said it would be business as usual – but business, like the rest of the country, was ready to move forward. Mungo MacCallum There was really very little choice – three of what the right regarded as the foundations of Australian society had been seriously, even irrevocably, damaged. The Royal Commission into child sexual abuse stripped much of the trust in the already eroding power of the established churches. The Commission into the financial industry confirmed that the moguls at the big end of town were even more bastardly than we had always suspected. And the whirligig of inadequate political leadership meant that the democratic system itself was called into question. Not to the point of revolution; Winston Churchill’s dictum that democracy is the worst system of government ever invented, except for all the others, remains our default position. But the demand for reform can no longer be denied, and the two great issues for the government – for any government – of climate change and the asylum seekers can no longer be ignored. Morrison is attempting to manage the dilemmas of Nauru and Manus, on the one hand, and ramping up a scare campaign about any change at all on the other. But apart from the inherent contradiction, the revelation that

asylum seekers in their thousands are regularly arriving in Australia by air – and Peter Dutton and his myrmidons appear to be doing nothing about them – has invigorated the push for both compassion and common sense. And climate change, in spite of the paranoid conspiracy theorists and the determinedly ignorant flat-earthers surrounded by Morrison’s government, is now becoming a frontline issue. It has been clear for years that a majority of Australians are concerned, but now the demands for action are quite literally spilling out into the streets. While our tits-on-a-bull environment minister Melissa Price blunders around Katowice promising to do less than nothing, insisting that dodgy accounting on tree planting and land clearing should be counted against the fact that Australia’s carbon emissions are actually increasing, the schoolchildren’s protests have brought the debate into dramatic focus. The hysterical push back from the elitists of the right showed signs of flat panic – there was sneering, denigration, and ridiculous overstatement. It couldn’t possibly have been the kids’ own idea, a conclusion backed by science and logic and observation – they must have been brainwashed by Marxist teachers, driven out of their classes to promote socialist ideology. But even some of the more zealous denialists must have realised that just as the vote on same-sex marriage conclusively refuted the conservatives’ comforting myth that they somehow represented the silent majority, the equally complaisant belief that the new generation is not interested in politics has to be reconsidered. The young may not be engrossed by the antics in Canberra, but they know what matters to them and what needs to be done about it. And if there was any lingering doubt, the Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg spelled it out to the delegates in Katowice: ‘We have not come here to beg world leaders to care,’ she said. ‘You have ignored us in the past and you will ignore us again. ‘We have run out of excuses and we are running out of time. We have come here to let you know that change is coming, whether you like it or not.’ Truly, the times they are a’changing. So seasons greetings – and, for once, without the usual bah humbug.

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Recognising Anhudie Great to see former mayors Jan Barham and Oliver Dunne ‘on the same page’ ruminating on our rich and verdant history in Sharon Shostak’s most recent documentary Mullumbimby’s Magic: the culture of the 70s–80s. How many of today’s readers remember them? Oliver’s aside about the library struck a nerve. At the time of naming the Lone Goat Gallery I lobbied the mayor that it be the Anhudie Wentworth Memorial Gallery. Who remembers that she wore a Balinese ceremonial mask to her first Council meeting as a newly elected

member stepping into the National Party stronghold? She was a strident green matriarch of Byron able to ring premiers Wran and Carr to represent our magnificence with her magnificence. Meanwhile she never forgot the Little Terns of the Belongil. Bring her back as an historical art piece larger than life on the Anhudie Wentworth Memorial library. Ian Cohen Broken Head

Bruns land grab The exhibited Plans of Management (POM) for Massy Greene and Ferry caravan parks focus on boundaries.

Once set, they give the go ahead to up-market the accommodation mix to make these prime assets on the Brunswick River. Getting amendments to the POMs has depended on locals’ fearless determination to keep critical slivers of foreshore land outside the commercial area of the caravan parks for general use. The Massy Greene POM may have community support. However, not Ferry caravan park. The critical issue here is the grassed foreshore. This was identified as illegally encroached land in 1988 and was excluded from the

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caravan park by Council in 2012. The North Coast Accommodation Trust took the issue to the then-minister for local government. There hasn’t been any resolution on the exclusion of this area to date. So these POMS are attempting, by default, to resolve that issue. The grassed area varies in width from approx 20m to 30m along the Brunswick River. The exhibited POM intends to reduce this for public use to 7m. It effectively reduces the grassed area by over 55 per cent, not increasing it as claimed at Q11 on the feedback sheet. Don’t respond to the draft POMs yet. Community groups will soon be sent thoughts for your consideration when giving feedback. Given the recent changes in the Crown Lands Act, which provides for the sale of public lands, it is important that people take this opportunity to respond to the POMs with due consideration to how they want the foreshores of the Brunswick River best used in the future. Patricia Warren Brunswick Heads

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I find Fast Buck’$ attack on me (Echo December 12) for not addressing Council on the destruction of wetlands for the bypass astounding. I was disappointed I was the only person who addressed Council on their West Byron proposal to rezone for housing 4.6ha of existing environmental zones containing 1.2ha of core occupied koala habitat and the catchment above the eastern population of the Wallum Sedge Frog, while rezoning cleared land for protection. I similarly could not believe their proposal to allow for lot sizes less than 100m2. While I supported Council belatedly re-zoning the western Wallum Sedge Frog wetland for protection, I objected to their failure to provide the buffers and habitat linkages required by its recovery plan. Contrary to Buck$’s claims I have never supported the bypass as a solution to Byron’s traffic woes. I am well aware of the studies that say the bypass will only redirect at most 20 per cent of traffic. I have supported the idea that the bypass should be located in the rail corridor to avoid the wetland. I never supported

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biobanking or the idea that you can destroy one area of habitat of a threatened species in return for protecting another area of existing habitat – they both should be protected. I long ago gave up on trying to address the multitude of Byron Council’s woeful schemes. While I still work on a variety of Byron issues, the Greens don’t want to listen to what I have to say, as displayed by Michael Lyon over West Byron. What Council is lacking is their own environmental expertise and a willingness to give it the prominence in decisions it deserves. Dailan Pugh Byron Bay

Vale Judy MacDonald Our dear Judy has passed on. Byron Shire has lost a valiant educator, activist and community leader. It was her inspiration, motivation and dedication that created the Mullumbimby Farmers Market in 2010; the local alternative to the impending arrival of a multinational supermarket. Judy had an impressive general knowledge and understanding of world politics, the environment and gardening. She was articulate and clever. She cooked exotic meals for her friends, elegantly presented with flowers on pretty tablecloths, with vintage crockery and antique furniture. Her taste was impeccable, her heart generous and her mind sagacious. In an interview soon after the Mullum Farmers Market opened, Judy explains its unique dynamic, expanding to include locally produced food-related products to

Hey there BSC I read with interest the summary of your 2017–2018 financial year published on page 4 of the December 12 Echo. So, ‘$1.6 million to fill potholes’ got me thinking. Just putting this out there – how about you spend OUR millions of dollars FIXING the potholes rather than filling, filling and filling again – which, of course, in the medium to long term costs US more. You know, a stitch in time saves nine ’n’ all that. Anyway, just a thought. Merry Christmas. Mark Streten Ocean Shores

Farewell Ross It was sad to read that The Echo’s former cartoonist Ross Johnson has died. He was a pleasure to work with and often improved on the suggestions I put to him with clever, whimsical touches of his own, especially in the front covers for the sustainability supplement. Michael McDonald Bairnsdale VIC

BSC not Greens This week I labelled the proposed Butler Street bypass a destructive and retarded piece of urbanism. This piece of poop has a long history of various strategies but the final outcome is the result of some very determined bastardry, cunning manipulations and wilful stupidity. The final stages of this local drama have been

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overseen by the Byron Greens, and what a major disappointment they turned out to be. Elected under the banner of the Australian Greens they abandoned their key principles with such astounding disregard that we as a community are left stunned and depressed. Simon Richardson and his cohorts have made no attempt to facilitate dialogue with our community and every attempt we’ve made has been met with derision, diversion or simply ignored. They’ve carried on with grand plans of urban transformation. Simon Richardson set up the Masterplan Project and he got exactly the outcome he wanted. Our community concerns were roundly ignored in the process, our heritage neighbourhood extinguished from the maps and plans as we were slated for the CBD expansion area. Our concerted efforts to set out an alternative more effective bypass to avoid huge ecological, heritage and social impacts were trashed. The destruction of wetlands and the wholesale sell out to profiteers of our community should now alert voters to what is actually going on in the Byron Greens. They should be banned from any association with the Australian Greens movement. Paul Jones Butler St C’ty Network Inc

To the point It’s not often one makes a particular point at a Council meeting and then sees that point boldly illustrated. I addressed Council on the subject of transparency. I argued that the way council staff filter the information councillors rely upon and the way they fudge answers to questions, means that often councillors don’t have sufficient information to engage in meaningful debate. This constitutes a brake on free speech. I suggested that the mayor, despite allegedly being in favour of free speech, actively protects the staff in terms of this. Immediately after my address I got to put my public question – which, having to be filed the previous day left plenty of time for Council staff to hone their fudge. The RMS has now come up with the balance of funds for the bypass. The announcement so close to Christmas made me suspicious that Council might try to commence work over

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Phallic symbol, lighthouse or Disco Dong... Q The ‘phallic symbol’ lighthouse sculpture on Ewingsdale Road is definitely the subject of a lot of chatter. As usual in Australia publicly funded art installations will invariably get the response ‘it’s a waste of money that could better spent elsewhere’. These arguments were used against the Sydney Opera House, Blue Poles and Federation Square… all since much admired. Sadly, public art is viewed as an expensive indulgence and, unlike defence spending, overseas detention centres or

the holiday period, so I framed my question to bring a bit of heat to the situation. Staff have in the past failed to inform councillors about the strict environmental conditions attached to the consent issued by the Land & Environment Court, and consistently with this the staff have told the Butler St community that, ‘Yes the conditions have been fulfilled’ without providing supporting details or documentation. I sought to put Ralph James (Council’s chief legal rep) on the spot by asking

the many underused sportfields and stadiums (that get vastly more funding than the arts) it is the first thing to be cut if better roads or more hospital beds are needed. Public art in Australia is usually tucked away in some obscure location by the almost embarrassed governments that funded it. So it takes a bold government to support the arts. Our council should be commended for this. This sculpture is a big, bold beautiful statement. If art aims to get people thinking and talking, our sculpture has worked him to put his professional reputation on the line by guaranteeing that the conditions had been fulfilled. Instead I got the usual fudge: Council supplied the Butler St community with all relevant documentation during the court hearing. My question, of course, referred to what has happened since the hearing, not during it. Mr James then went on to say that if anyone wanted information the’d have to go through FOI, a tedious process where staff can and do stuff you around for months.

beyond anyone’s wildest dreams. In art controversy guarantees success! The intense local chatter about our sculpture is even attracting national attention. As Henri Matisse once said ‘creativity takes courage’. Well done, Byron Shire Council ,for your courageous innovation and foresight. Simon Alderton Brunswick Heads Q In the wake of the #MeToo movement, an enormous phallus at the Ozigo roundabout isn’t really the flavour of the day. Perhaps

Clearly Mr James was not prepared to offer a guarantee, which in turn tells me that the consent conditions have not been fulfilled This means that Council has no right to proceed with construction at this stage; they’d be risking serious litigation if they did. Meanwhile the FOI process has begun. Fast Buck$ Coorabell

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a supersized vagina at one of the other roundabouts would balance things? S Davey Mullumbimby Q OMG! What a horrid waste of taxpayer money! It is ugly, totally not Byron Shire. I have not heard one good comment about it. Surely the money spent on this stupid phallic looking monstrosity could have been better spend on fixing the potholes on our roads? Totally disgusted! Jody Hutton Ocean Shores

always intended that the Tweed Heads hospital be refurbished, retained and expanded, not to build a new one on an alternative site. Council is totally opposed to the Cudgen site, wants to retain the current site and has called for an investigation into the site selection process. If a hospital is built on the Cudgen site, it is one step closer for the adjacent farmland to lose ‘state significant’ status, then it would be open slather to development. ▶ Continued on page 18

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In a week when the chess world was fretting over the news that Magnus Carlsen might not defend his world title in 2020 – and the even worse news that he would soon be releasing a rap record – a more serious incident gained only minimal coverage. The day before the Asian Continental Championship began in Manila, three Indian Grandmasters, shopping for drinking water near their hotel, were held up by a gang, attacked, but escaped to the safety of the hotel. The shaken players were initially offered no assistance by the organisers and have performed modestly to date in an event where the top five qualify for the World Cup. However, they may have done the chess world a massive service when they incidentally mentioned another beef they had with the Filipino organisers. In his Facebook post about the attack, Santosh Vidit revealed that players were required to pay the organisers about $200 per night to stay at the official hotel, while the walk-up rate would be a quarter of that figure. Hotel rip-offs became a feature of chess life under previous FIDE

President Kirsan Iljumzhinov. Favoured federations would be granted the right to host events and then force all players, family and seconds to stay in a particular hotel or not receive accreditation. Junior tournaments, in particular, were viewed as a licence to print money, with the World Youth Championship yielding a minimum of half a million dollars to the lucky organiser. Of course, when a federation voted against Iljumzhinov any chance of winning bids for lucrative tournaments disappeared. This time Vidit’s complaint drew an immediate reaction from GM Emil Sutovsky, who has been appointed by the new FIDE president to review the World Championship cycle. ‘The event is part of the World Championship Cycle,’ he said, ‘FIDE will not stay aside. No explanation for a 300-400 per cent surcharge is valid, and FIDE will look into the measures to remedy the situation ASAP – not limiting ourselves to just agreeing it is not okay.’ The parents of Australia’s juniors, who for two decades have paid over the odds for their children to represent their country, can only hope that the world body will now end the corrupt bidding process.

▶ Continued from page 17 Doctors are calling out for a major regional hospital to provide the medical needs of a growing population. The Gold Coast hospital cost $1.8 billion, but the Cudgen hospital is estimated at $534 million. Does this mean that at about a third of the cost we can expect about a third of the size? Labor is claiming they will build a new hospital at Kings Forest. There is only one way in and out for the 10,000 people planned for Kings Forest. Add a hospital and it will be a traffic nightmare. The Greens are committed to retaining and expanding the current site and ensuring that the amenity of the Cudgen and Kingscliff communities are not destroyed. Lyn Dickinson Pottsville

Queensland bashing Those ornery Queenslanders have recently been spotted going down dead-end streets in Byron Bay (letters, December 5) and few weeks ago they were parking at the end of Grays Lane, Tyagarah getting up to who knows what. In the decades I have lived here, angered writers to The Echo letters pages have regularly reported sightings

of cars with Queensland number plates, presumably being driven by those ne’erdo-wells from 40 minutes up the road, indulging in all manner of dastardly acts. They continue to blatantly display their number plates when they should realise the fair citizens of Byron Shire have identified they are the cause of so many ills, indicating the idiocy which your writers so often point out. Presumably the writers, who choose to live in one of Australia’s major tourist destinations, never go on holidays or day trips or enter the hometowns of their fellow Australians or international neighbours or, heaven forbid, Brisbane or the Gold Coast, thereby adding strain to local infrastructure. Visitors go with the territory. It’s amazing that such a supposedly tolerant population is so intolerant of Queenslanders. Is not statism a precursor to bigotry? PS: I’m originally a Croweater. Andrea Herraman Mullumbimby

For the people Politicians are supposed to represent the people. They are elected to legislate the wishes of the people. So is it any wonder that

they are regarded by the people as being totally out of touch and concerned about their own self-interest. People are concerned about climate change and the impact that the burning of coal will have on the future for their children and grandchildren. These concerns are ignored by our two major political parties. At the recent climate meeting in Poland, Australia was the only country to attend a pro-coal meeting. The news today that Australia will subsidise existing coal-fired power stations and even new ones with taxpayer money is incomprehensible to any sane individual. Why are they doing this? The reason is purely selfinterest. The Liberals and Nationals are beholden to the mining companies, and Labor to the mining unions! Labor state that they will not subsidise any new coal-mining ventures but are silent about plans for the future of coal. Labor’s plan is to say nothing and coast into government purely on the electorate’s disgust of the incumbents. Every poll that is conducted shows an overwhelming opposition to coal by ordinary everyday Australians

concerned for the future. Many voters are in a dilemma as to whom to vote for in the upcoming federal election. I believe many will vote Green or independent. The sentiment is that ‘enough is enough!’ It’s our future that’s on the line here. We want people in power that can see past the next election and their own self-interest to provide Australia with the future that it deserves. Gwyn Hooper Uki

Human Rights On December 10, 1948, after the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials the nations of the world unanimously adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). One would think that Israel would be in the vanguard but instead, we find that it is such a gross violator of Palestinian human rights. It has racked up more negative UN resolutions than any other country. Byron Friends of Palestine has called on MP Justine Elliot to support recognition of Palestine as a state at the ALP annual conference and for Australia to join the 193 nations which already do so. Gareth W R Smith Palestine Liberation Centre

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hristmas is the celebration of the birth of the Jewish political activist, preacher, and messiah Yeshua ben Youssef, aka Jesus. So what has the fat man in the red suit got to do with it? Like the bunny with chocolate eggs, Santa Claus shares Christmas with Jesus (a talented out-sourcer of holidays), and just like the Easter Bunny, Santa was around long before Jesus. Ancient Pagans celebrated the winter solstice with carols and mistletoe and gifts. They believed that the god Woden/ Odin flew across the sky on solstice night with ravens who listened at chimneys to find out who’d been good or bad – and good children got presents. Sound familiar? Ancient Rome celebrated the winter solstice festival, dedicated to the sun god Sol Invictus, on December 25. The carnival atmosphere of Saturnalia was a time for feasting, promiscuity, and gift-giving. When Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire in 313 AD, the sun god festival was re-allocated to celebrate

The Puritans frowned on sinful revelry and Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas the birth of Jesus (the Light of the World), giving us the enduring date of December 25 for his birthday. In the European Dark Ages, Christmas remained a minor festival while the Celts and Pagans continued celebrating winter-solstice festivals, and elements of these – mistletoe, Yule logs and carols – are incorporated into modern Christmas celebrations along with common themes of feasting, charity and gift-giving. In the middle ages Christmas was popularised by the (supposedly) divinely appointed narcissistic god-kings Charlemagne and William I. Then came the Puritans who frowned on sinful revelry, and in 1647

Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas celebrations. But as every successful cultural imperialist knows, the people are jealous of their holidays and, by necessity, Christmas was revived within a decade by the decadent Charles II. Fast forward to New York, 1821, when an anonymous poem appeared in the New York Sentinel. ‘Old Santeclaus with much Delight’ was the first description of a benevolent fat man travelling in a sleigh pulled by reindeer and piled with children’s toys, loosely inspired by the Dutch celebration of St Nicholas. The idea of Santa meant that now anyone could celebrate Christmas, not just Christians, and the concept

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Wild creative Harvest Harvest Newrybar are taking their popular and exciting dining experience to the next level as they extend their celebrated Wild Harvest Wednesday to run seven nights a week. The menu is put together after a day foraging in the Byron hinterland with wild-food researcher Peter Hardwick (who named lemon myrtle, riberries, and warrigal greens, amongst others) and Harvest are thrilled to have a food offering and service team ready and willing to bring this adventurous menu to the Byron Bay palate every evening of the week. Harvest prepare dishes that are rare, wild, and creative. Each new ingredient is a fresh challenge to their ingenuity, and the evening menu is imagined and reimagined weekly. The restaurant’s exceptional local suppliers (many of them small, artisanal producers) share ingredients when they come into their prime, allowing Harvest the freedom to create dishes that are inventive, exciting, spontaneous – an expression of the region in that moment. Head chef Alastair Waddell says that he has found that a weekly changing evening menu is the most sustainable way to showcase all that the Byron hinterland has to offer. ‘There is so much local produce that is only available in small quantities and for brief periods. Not only is a weekly changing menu more relevant and exciting, it showcases small-quantity ingredients and helps local farmers by moving their produce,’ he says. You can still meet head chef Alastair Waddell and forager Peter Hardwick every Wednesday night, after a day foraging, for the launch of the new weekly evening menu exploring Australia’s under-utilised native ingredients, and enjoy an interactive dining experience. 5 courses $85 / 7 courses $105 + alcoholic beverage $50 / $65 (option to order à la carte also available). Q More info: harvestnewrybar.com.au 18–22 Old Pacific Highway, Newrybar Village Ph 6687 2644

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Join the local community at Barrio (meaning ‘neighbourhood’ in Spanish) and celebrate Noche Buena with family and friends at their first annual Christmas Eve Fiesta. Head chef Francisco Smoje is cooking up a festive feast of picadas (canapes) featuring Argentine famed favourites prepared centre stage in the traditional wood-fired oven and charcoal grill. Expect a welcome cocktail by Byron’s award-winning Brookie’s gin, and a few festive surprises on the night. Q Book via: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/barrio-presents-theannual-christmas-eve-fiesta-tickets-49928491462. Monday 24 December 2018 / 4–10pm / $65 per person www.barriobyronbay.com.au 1 Porter Street, Habitat, Byron Bay NSW

On the Green at Lennox Lennox is a happening place at the moment; it has a growing population and many of those locals are beach-loving, friendly, cruisy sort of folk. The new beer garden at Club Lennox is riding the wave, and is hosting Sunday on the Greens every Sunday. This involves one food truck with one brewery, distillery, or winery and a musician, with food and drink from 3pm and music from 4pm. The whole beer garden area is the perfect spot to relax, have a few drinks, and enjoy some great food. With chill vibes it’ll be perfect for a cruisy Sunday afternoon session. Club Lennox is keeping it local by sourcing as many musicians, breweries, and food trucks from the area as possible – showcasing local talent and food is one of the things that makes this event so great, and by trying the food and drink you’re also supporting local businesses. Club Lennox is a family-friendly club with a kids’ zone inside, and the Sunday on the Greens event is also kid friendly with free kids’ facepainting over 5–7pm. The event is perfect for the whole family to attend, but make sure to leave the dog at home! The live music will change weekly with a wide range of bands and genres included. There will be a special JJJ hottest 100 weekend on 27 January with no live music, but the countdown playing all afternoon outside. This Sunday event will continue for the foreseeable future

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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

The Kingswood Open from midday till late takeaway, lunch & dinner 6 days a week (closed Tues) 2/26 Mullumbimbi St, Brunswick Heads 6685 1111

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Or dine in & enjoy live music Friday, Saturday & Sunday with our NEW range of Wood Fired Pizzas WharfBarBallina@gmail.com.au www.WharfBarBallina.com.au

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8am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday 8am to 8.30pm Friday and Saturday 8am to 2pm Sunday 1/53 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby y 0406 422 465

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Lord Byron Distillery

MON-SAT 10AM–6PM Closed Fri Arvo 7, 4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay 8646 4901

Bay Pho Located in Woolies Carpark Shop 6/90–96 Jonson St Byron Bay Phone orders welcome 6680 9223 FB phointhebay

Mim’s Kitchen is perched above the pristine fairways of the Byron Bay Golf Course. Serving classic lunch meals from 11am – 2pm & dinner from 5pm – 8pm Wednesday through to Sundays. Trivia nights on Thursday, Smokehouse BBQ Sundays and live music on the deck where kids eat free with every Traeger Smokehouse plate ordered. A stunning spot to enjoy a meal while the sun goes down or have your next event or party catered for by Mim and her passionate team.

CELLAR DOOR – TASTINGS & TOURS

Handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients.

Naturally Better!

No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.

GIN MAKING AND COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS

- book online. Gin Making Gift Vouchers available. LORDBYRON.COM.AU LordByronDistillery

Traditional Vietnamese Foods

Pho Beef Noodle Soup and Banh Mi (Vietnamese Salad Rolls) Open from Wednesday 12th December. Trading Hours Lunch – Monday to Friday - 9am – 2pm Dinner – 7 Nights - 5pm – 9pm Lunch Time Special - Free 375mL can with any Banh Mi/Salad Roll purchase. Offer Valid until 31/1/19.

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NYE BEACHSIDE POOL PARTY

7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. HAPPY HOUR 4–6PM MON–FRI 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

11 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 6680 7418 @nobonesbyronbay

Treehouse on Belongil

NEW - VEGAN - RESTAURANT We are part of a plant based movement and invite you to join us on our expedition to save the Earth one Brussels Sprout at a time. Spread the word #plantpowered #brusselsnotbeef

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

Tacos for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed, fresh and bright atmosphere. This is slow ‘fast food’ with all produce sourced locally. Margarita cocktails, Oaxacan mezcal, micheladas and Mexican blend Moonshine coffee.

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE

Targa Modern European

Spring Dinners 3 course $55

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

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

Coffee and breakfast 6.30–11.30am Lunch 11.30am–3pm Dinner Tues–Sat 5–9pm Sunday long brunch 10am–5pm

www.stelmodining.com

Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

A 5-minute drive from Byron Bay, Barrio brings together the local community Mon–Sat 7am–9pm in a relaxed environment for all-day dining. Wood1 Porter Street, fired oven, charcoal grill, veges, meat, fish, salads, North Byron natural wines, local beers, cocktails and St Ali coffee. No reservations. Bookings Eat in or take-away over 8 email: gather@ www.barriobyronbay.com.au barriobyronbay.com.au @barriobyronbay

Williams St 50 Pacific Parade, cnr of William St, Lennox Head

0476 892 194 insta @williamst.lennox

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

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

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

$5 SCHOONERS AND $12 COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK

The Empire Open 7 days M–F 8.30am–4pm, S,S 9am–3pm Dine in, takeaway, licensed FB/Insta: EmpireMullum 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306

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

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

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

Mullum’s iconic Empire Cafe serves up an exciting menu with something for everyone. Indulge yourself with a delicious brekky, the best burgers in town, or if it’s more your style enjoy healthy superfoods like acai bowls and buddha bowls plus loads more. If you need a treat there’s a selection of cakes and also healthier dairy-free, refined sugar-free treats. The house-made organic coconut ice-cream is a must try. Plus of course, great coffee, delightful teas, shakes, smoothies and all the rest. Enjoy the good vibes and satisfy your cravings!

A short ride from Byron Bay, Harvest Restaurant, Bakery and Deli offers country charm and fresh, seasonal, organic food sourced from local artisan producers and Harvest’s own gardens. 18-22 Old Pacific Highway Lunch 12pm–3pm daily / Dinner 6pm–10pm (Wed–Sun) Weekend breakfast 8am–11am Newrybar NSW 2479 Harvest Deli is open daily with take-away pastries, sandwiches 02 6687 2644 and salads. Harvest Deli: Mon–Sat 8am–5pm Sun 8am–4pm www.harvestnewrybar.com.au Coffee cart: 6.30am–2pm daily @harvestnewrybar Harvest is available for events, weddings and catering.

Harvest

CATERING

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

BY LIZ JACKSON Gourmet burgers created by chefs

All day menus, licensed bar APERITIVO happy hour AFTERNOONS 4–6pm daily $12 Cocktails, $7 beers, $8 wines, $12 Moet

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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

OPEN - Tuesday to Saturday evenings 7 days breakfast & Lunch

MULLUMBIMBY

CHILLED VIBE IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING Join us at The Rocks on Lawson for lots of summer bites! 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 a beautiful outdoor dining space available.

Friday Night Music 6.30pm

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Barrio Eatery & Bar

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

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

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.

Legend Pizza

The Rocks @ Aquarius

The Italian Byron Bay provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest cocktails and wines.

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

Eat in or take out. Shop 12A, 3 Clifford St, Suffolk Park 0448 077 401 www.chupacabra.com.au @chupabyron

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

Open 7 days from 6pm Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au

tickets available online or call 6685 6011

Chupacabra

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

The Italian Byron Bay

Finish the year with a Beachside Pool Party with local big band legends SOUL’D performing all night!

No Bones Food & Cocktails Open every day from 5pm

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HOME COOKED MEALS

Byron Pantry Delivery available Wednesday to Sunday in the Byron Region Order online byronpantry.com.au

Delicious Home Made Meals fresh bread, artisan gelato and other great local products delivered to your door.

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Reflection What if today were your last day of life as you know it? Would you be sad, mad, happy, content? Would you feel something, which in the scheme of things is better than feeling nothing? In a busy, self-absorbed world it is easy to forget what matters, especially if you have never thought about it to start with. So… what matters? What really matters? What really matters to you? I dare you to think about this, if only for a minute or two. A conscious life striving for what matters is no comparison to a million unconscious mindless ‘lives’ without purpose, irrespective of the ending. I dare you again to consider your death in order to review your life. Your time is now. Sweetness Skulls and Light, Cavanbah Arcade, 4 Jonson St, Byron Bay. sweetnessskullsandlight.myshopify.com | 0432 073 374.

Sweetness Skulls and Light in the Cavanbah Arcade, 4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 0432 073 374 and online at katherinechristie.com.au

Rock of Ages Rock of Ages Tattoo Parlour, the northern rivers’ most renowned tattoo studio, was established in 2008 and houses the highest-quality tattoo artists in the area. They are open Monday till Saturday, 10am–5pm. With seven exceptional artists to choose from, they can turn any idea into a tattoo that will last a lifetime. They take appointments and walk-ins, so feel free to call or drop in to organise a free consultation with one of their artists. Their friendly receptionist can help you choose the right artist and all styles are easily catered for, including fix-up and coverup work. They pride themselves on the studio being a friendly and relaxed place to get tattooed. In their own words, ‘We love our job!’ 3/60 Ballina St, Lennox Head | 6687 5872 rockofagestattoo.com.au.

Sweetness Skulls & Light THE MOST AMAZING CRYSTALS THIS SIDE OF MARS

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What’s On

Time to Giddy up!

Summer Lovin’

Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre has a new trail ride available for experienced riders, over creeks, hills, and to a gorgeous waterhole. For beginners or those who prefer a gentle ride they offer a 1-hour or 1.5-hour ride at the ranch, which includes a 30-minute lesson and a 30- or 60-minute trail ride. The beach ride along isolated Seven Mile Beach between Broken Head and Lennox Head is a favourite with the riders and an unbeatable experience! Pegasus Park offers great package deals and gift vouchers. What a wonderful experience to give as a Christmas gift. Why not stay – they have three bedrooms sleeping up to six people at the ranch and a 1-bedroom self-contained cabin also available. (Children from 2yrs up catered for by appointment only.) All rides include a full safety induction.

There is no better way to say love yourself up than taking yourself off to a yoga class. Space | Summer Lovin’ is an 8-week challenge starting 4 January and including eight weeks of Vinyasa; Barre; Pilates, Yin and Restorative classes (access to all 36 classes on weekly schedule); a t-shirt; weekly inspiration and motivation straight to your inbox; online support; a coffee @ bayleafcafe; a downloadable daily journal; and free attendance at three workshops: Roll and Release; Yoga Philosophy 101 and Understanding the Brain Chemicals. Plus if you complete three or more classes per week you will get a free week for you and a friend.

Please note ** All cancellations and booking changes must be made via phone. A minimum of 24 hrs notice is required for cancellations. 946 Friday Hut Road, Binna Burra. www.pegasuspark.com.au | 6687 1446.

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Only $36 per week via autopay (total payment of $288) or $250 paid upfront. Use the code ‘summerlove’ to receive $20 off at the Mindbody checkout or in studio. Sign up via www.spacefoundation.com.au . or call 0405 175 105 for more info. hello@spacefoundation.com.au. www.spacefoundation.com.au. 2b 144 Jonson Street, Byron Bay.

Discover the jewel of Byron. Nestled in the hinterland is a magical place filled with enchanting crystals and lush tropical gardens. The peaceful ambience and magnificent crystals will leave you feeling recharged and serene. Marvel at the world’s largest crystals and be immersed in the magic of the Enchanted Cave, the largest amethyst cave in the world, or stand between the world’s tallest geode pair, The Crystal Guardians. Discover the famous Buddha Walk, the ancient labyrinth, or wander the bamboo avenue. You can join the daily workshops including the famous Peace Experience, which includes a crystal bowl sound bath. Enjoy local, organic coffee and teas, a variety of nutritious snacks and fresh vegetarian meals, while you relish the breathtaking views of the Byron hinterland. Included in your visit: • Daily Peace Experience for all at 12.30 and 3.10pm • Guided workshops • Children’s playground with free face-painting during school holidays To enhance your visit: • Enchanted Cave meditation experience • Aura Photos with mini-interpretation • Lotus Café We also have extended summer hours from 9.30am till 5.30pm (NSW time) starting 20/12/18 through to 28/1/19. Entry tickets can be booked. online at our website www.crystalcastle.com.au.

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Kiva Spa Nestled in a bamboo grove, in a quiet secret garden down a back lane in Mullumbimby, is a magical sanctuary that people flock to from near and far. Feel restored and re-energised after a Kiva visit, more relaxed, more connected, softer and more available. That is why often gift vouchers are given to loved ones at this time of year. The combined effects of four hot magnesium spas, steam room, wood-heated sauna, and plunge pool do wonders for body and soul. All this is contained within a tropical garden. It is delicious in the rain and delightful in the sun. They also have 50 of the best therapists in the area to take your experience to the next level. When you combine a massage and/or facial or body ritual, or even the new Lovers Package with the bathhouse, the effects can be truly transformational. At this time of busy-ness and high stress remember to practise unconditional friendliness towards yourself and visit Kiva for time out. 1 McGoughans Lane, Mullumbimby. www.thekivaspa.com | 6684 4811.

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Byron’s Boutique Bottleshop

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Down at the Sun Bistro bottleshop they are here for the locals. The products they sell are a mix of those that their customers want and a bunch of interesting products that have been hand sourced and some you have probably never seen before. They take pride in stocking interesting stuff that they source from all around Australia and the world. If there is something they don’t stock and you want it they will try to find it. They have focused this year on natural and minimalintervention wines and now stock a range of over 100 ethically farmed and consciously made wines created with as few chemicals as possible. They employ locals who want to say hi and have a chat, and who are here for you. Come say hi at Byron’s boutique bottle shop. 61 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay. www.thesunbistro.com | 6685 6500.

The Chinny as it is affectionately known is a family-owned business that prides itself on providing great-tasting food, friendly service and value for money. Recently the Chinny has gone back to its milkbar heritage with the help of Norco and now provides the best thickshakes in town. Whether you are just popping in for milk and bread, heading to the park for a picnic, or grabbing something quick for dinner, the team at the Chinny can help. They pride themselves on delivering freshly made sandwiches and burgers, tofu chips, Byron Gourmet pies and homemade microwave meals for easy and convenient dinners. They also offer vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. With life becoming busier and parking a premium in town, they encourage people to save their number and phone your order in to collect. Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby | 6684 2214.

Byron Fresh Cafe At Byron Fresh™ Cafe they choose to use fresh ingredients and they focus on a healthier lifestyle. Superfoods, free-range, organic and local produce are used where possible. They believe that a healthy diet means also eating the right amount of food at the right time. They are sure you’ll find the atmosphere there as authentic as the Byron Bay vibe itself. Their aim is to keep Byron fresh, thinking of the local community is wellbeing and the need to eat real food. Their chefs have reduced refined sugars, salt and white flour use in the kitchen, choosing to use natural, wholemeal and organic ingredients where possible. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7.30am till 10pm | 7 Jonson St, Byron Bay. 6685 7810.

Bistro

Byron’s natural wine specialists At the Sun Bistro Drive Through we pride ourselves on local service and an exclusive range of products. We specialise in natural and minimal intervention wine, craft beer, artisanal spirits and great everyday specials. When you come into the Sun Bistro Drive Through you will be greeted with a smile, a wide range of Japanese whiskey, tequilas and mezcals to make ‘el mariachi’ feel at home, champagne and sparkling wine to make you pop, gin for days and a whole range of great Christmas gifts.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas.

SAVE TIME THIS CHRISTMAS PHONE YOUR ORDER IN.

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Chocolate Hampers A Heavenly Experience Santaâ€™s reindeer have arrived at Love Byron Bay to share the love for the legendary â€˜food of the godsâ€™ this Christmas. Dedicated to firing the imagination with unique chocolate encounters, Love Byron Bay Christmas hampers cater for everyone. The choice is both broad and imaginative with flavours that match every taste preference, artistic whim, and dietary requirement. Select from a wide range of chocolate including: â€˘ vegan â€˘ traditional â€˘ single origin â€˘ Christmas themed â€˘ raw â€˘ assorted â€˘ organic â€˘ local, national and international. Specify your taste, budget, and dietary preference and youâ€™ll have a gift of exceptional chocolate that will delight everyone. Chocolate hampers made to order. Visit or phone Love Byron Bay Creperie and Chocolate Boutique, located at 2 Lawson St (next to Spar supermarket), to gather up your heavenly chocolate experience and gift vouchers in time for Christmas celebrations. Open seven days 10amâ€“10pm. 2 Lawson St, Byron Bay (next to Spar supermarket) | 6685 7974. info@love-byronbay.com | www.love-byronbay.com.

Santaâ€™s Reindeer has arrived with gourmet chocolate hampers that will delight everyone.

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and spread the love around. Made to order at Love Byron Bay Opening 7 days 10 till 10 2 Lawson St, Byron Bay (next to spar supermarket)

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Mokea Designs Pop-up Shop Long-term local women’s lifestyle clothing label Mokea Designs returns to Mullumbimby for a one-week pop-up shop in the front room of the Mullumbimby Civic Hall for this week before Christmas, 17–22 December. Mokea Designs’ styling is inspired by a fusion of coastal, classic, Asiatic, and bohemian. The designs are all made in natural fibres perfect for our north coast lifestyle. Dress up, dress down… easy-wear clothing for women. Along with a new range of Mokea styles, the pop-up shop will have a lot of the Mokea basics of linen pants, linen vests, tops and dresses – classic styles. And to keep things fun, we love having a space dedicated to sale racks and 40 per cent off stock racks. First in will have full size ranges in stock and best stock to choose from. Mullum Civic Hall, 55 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.

Monsters Monsters is new picture book written by Anna Fienberg and illustrated by Kim Gamble and local living treasure (self-described) Stephen Axelsen. Monsters is ‘a story of friendship and trust, of fear and defeating it’. ‘Tildy can see monsters that no-one else can see and she sleeps with one eye open, until a new friend at school helps her overcome her fear.’ The illustrations are full of monsters, unsurprisingly, but of a non-threatening kind suitable for quite young children. Anna and Kim created the highly successful Tashi series and many other works together. Kim and Stephen made well over a hundred children’s books between them. They were lifelong friends, sharing similar illustrating styles and a great sense of humour. www.stephenaxelsen.com.au. Instagram @steve_axelsen.

Linen House Get yourself beach ready and turn heads on the sand for all the right reasons with beach towels from only $15! If you’re on the hunt for stylish, superb-quality towels, look no further than Mullumbimby’s Linen House Outlet store. Their renowned beach towel collection caters to every design aesthetic, whether you love classic, bold or geometric patterns. Designed with luxuriously soft and absorbent cotton in a range of weights and textures, their beach towels are excellent for drying as well as lounging around on those hot summer days. Don’t break your Christmas gift budget and give someone special the perfect gift. Visit Linen House for their very first Christmas in Mullum – let them help you select the best Linen House beach towel. 35 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby | 6684 6452. www.linenhouse.com/outlets-stockists.

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POP UP CLOTHING SHOP ON NOW

UNTIL SATURDAY 22 DEC MON–FRI 9AM-6PM | SAT 9AM-1PM

New designs, Mokea’s classics

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Itâ€™s Amore Amore will like to thank all their wonderful customers for supporting small business! They stock a large variety of unique items including clothing and accessories, gifts and homewares, jewellery, collectibles etc... including their own designs, and they support local art and craftspeople too. Some of the labels they stock, Gypsy Rose and Ruby Street, have been going for over 20 years. They love great fabrics and designs but also stock organic skincare, teas, ceramics, organic incense, crystals and lamps, lots of great options for gifts and a variety of cards â€“ most locally designed and made.Â The store is bigger now with a separate room offering quality preloved and upcycled popular labels, and another with classy shabby chic homewares. Come and enjoy their positive vibes and have fun while you shop! A: 24 Burringbar Street Mullumbimby | 0409 570 229. amoremullumbimby.com.au.

Have You Discovered Our Beautiful New IKOU Byron Store? Thank you to everyone who has visited, sent fan mail, and for the warm welcome youâ€™ve given since weâ€™ve arrived from the Blue Mountains. Weâ€™ve always had a strong connection to Byron. Originally supplying the Byron at Byron, now Raes at Wategos Spa, and Elements Resort Day Spa, as well as sourcing many ingredients from the region. Opening an Ikou store in the heart of Byron has taken this connection to a deeper level where we can really connect with you personally. We are so grateful to all the amazing individuals who make up the community, that support our vision, and have welcomed us with open hearts. It is our wish that Ikou becomes a place you call your sanctuary, where you enjoy our genuine, caring service, our ethical, vegan, animal-friendly skincare and the inspiration we give to de-stress and relax every day! Shop 1/ 8 Lawson St, Byron Bay. www.ikou.com.au.

ORGANIC SKINCARE . BATH . HOME . BODY

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World Class Cardiology Services Now In Byron

Christmas Gift Wrapping Did you know Australians use more than 150,000km of wrapping paper during Christmas – enough to wrap around Earth’s equator nearly four times? That’s why all the paper Ballina Fair uses for their gift wrapping is 100 per cent recyclable; the paper is also Australian made and manufactured. All inks used in manufacturing are either water based or ethanol solvent based, manufactured in Australia. All of their paper materials are sourced from accredited paper mills supplying international Chain of Custody-certified paper products. For your convenience, Ballina Fair has a gift-wrapping station that is run by volunteers from the Ballina/Byron University of the Third Age (U3A) for a gold-coin donation. All gift-wrapping proceeds go directly to this not-for-profit organisation. Cnr Kerr and Fox Streets, Ballina | 6686 8555. www.ballinafair.com.au.

Cape Byron Medical Centre continues its commitment to bringing world-class health services to Byron locals, recently expanding the practice’s offerings to include cardiology services such as Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Risk Assessments – services that until now were unavailable in Byron Bay. The cardiology capacity adds to a suite of services including psychology, acupuncture, physiotherapy, general practice, skin cancer clinic, dietetics/nutrition, sports and remedial massage, as well as mobile and in-practice nursing. 2019 will also see the clinic add further practitioners and services, including comprehensive health assessments and preventative health programs - an innovative, industry leading approach to preventative health. Cape Byron Medical is dedicated to combining proven technologies with expert practitioners to provide the most advanced standards in health care. Cape Byron Medical Centre has recently relocated from 4 Marvell Street to Level 1, 6 Marvell Street, Byron Bay (next door). For more information and online bookings, go to www.capebyronmedical.com.au.

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS We are open longer for all your Christmas shopping needs!

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WED 19TH DEC

7am - 10pm

8am - 9pm

8:30am – 5.30pm

THURS 20TH DEC

7am - 10pm

8am - 9pm

8:30am – 8.00pm

FRI 21ST DEC

7am - Midnight

8am - 7pm

8:30am – 5.30pm

SAT 22ND DEC

7am - Midnight

8am - 7pm

8:30am – 4.00pm

SUN 23RD DEC

6am – Midnight

8am – 6pm

10:00am – 3.00pm

MON 24TH DEC

6am – 10pm

8am – 6pm

8:30am – 5.30pm

TUES 25TH DEC

CLOSED

WED 26TH DEC

8am – 8pm

9am – 6pm

8.30am – 4pm

THURS 27TH DEC

7am – 10pm

8am – 9pm

8:30am – 8.00pm

FRI 28TH DEC

7am – 10pm

8am – 6pm

8:30am – 5.30pm

SAT 29TH DEC

7am – 10pm

8am – 5pm

8:30am – 4.00pm

SUN 30TH DEC

7am – 10pm

9am – 6pm

10:00am – 3.00pm

MON 31ST DEC

7am – 10pm

8am – 6pm

8:30am – 5.30pm

TUES 1ST JAN

8am – 8pm

9am – 5pm

10am till 4pm

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Nourish > Nurture For progressive healthcare professionals ‘preventative health’ and ‘holistic care’ aren’t just throwaway lines - they work tirelessly and collaboratively, across disciplines, to prioritise and better their patient’s health and well-being. Visit capebyronmedical.com.au or at our new premises, Level 1, 6 Marvell Street, to experience what ‘patient-centred’ care should look like.

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Sparkle Lily

Sparkle Lily has had a huge year in 2018! They recently relaunched their store in Ocean Shores with a chic renovation and also released their latest fashion campaign Taj. A timeless feminine floral design with stunning borders, Taj is a classic boho print. With 14 styles in four colour combinations, Taj will have the perfect piece for whatever summer adventures you are planning. Sparkle Lily is also stocked up on all of their favourite local iconic brands: FallenBrokenStreet, Original Earth Bottles, Ananda Life Organic skincare, Gratitude Diaries, Sienna Nail Polish and more. Sparkle Lily have also just released their new bed linen label Bedouin with its first gorgeous print Divali. Everything is instore now for Xmas and, with free gift wrapping and awesome staff, we can see why locals say it is their one-stop Christmas shop! Shop 8, Ocean Shores Shopping Village | 6680 3990 | www.sparklelily.com.

Dispensing Musical Medicine

Son of Drum is a candy store for adults alive with the sounds of musical instruments you can try out and taste with your ears! They have musical instruments and accessories for all ages and skill levels to suit any budget. Their range is constantly evolving and improving, so it’s always worth swinging by regularly to keep up to date with what’s new. They also carry out instrument repairs and arrange tuition. They pride themselves on their helpful and intimate local knowledge. Oh yeah, and their prices are pretty competitive too! Drop in and see what they can do for you before you buy anywhere else including online. You may be pleasantly surprised! They’re fully stocked for Xmas. Shop 1 / 31 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby | www.sonofdrum.com.au | 6684 1742.

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Unlike most country areas, those of us in the Byron Shire are spoilt for choice. There are amazing gigs, parties, shows, street festivals and events happening from one end of the Shire to the other, so over the next two weeks watch The Echo and our NYE party guide for some hot tips on how to bring your 2019 in with a bang! MANDY NOLAN

WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

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LET THERE BE LAUGHTER

Bring in 2019 with a bellylaugh! This NYE the Biggest Gig of the Year is at the Ballina RSL and when it comes to celebrating the New Year with a laugh, it’s become something of an institution. A twocourse meal, three headline comedians and Mandy Nolan make sure that you see out the old year and welcome the New Year in with some seriously good vibes! This New Year sees Sean Choolburra take to the stage, nationally known and acknowledged as the funniest and most enduring Aboriginal Australian comedian. Born in Townsville and coming from a family of 12, Sean’s comedy has been created from the wide variety of life experiences, stories and observations. Sean is one of the few comedians who doesn’t swear. He has created a unique brand of comedy that sets him apart and is suitable for audiences of all ages. His comedy not only makes you laugh, it makes you feel good – right to the core. Hailing from South Africa, Dusty Rich found national fame in his homeland as Trevor Noah’s support act of choice. When he moved out here just over two years ago he had to establish himself from the ground up. Not hard for the comedian who literally walks onstage and combusts with comedy. He makes every show sensational with his ability to improvise – no two Dusty Rich shows are ever the same. He truly is a comedic space-warrior riding a live volcano with one hand whipping the reins and the other gingerly fingering the lava-hot truth that flows down all sides. He is manic, but impactful. Genius but gentle. His comedy engages the audience from the get go but he is never cruel. He’s far too clever for that! He has to be seen to be believed! Release the Bees is a musical comedy act consisting of David McNevin and Jarred Smit from Brisbane. They have performed a sold-out run of shows at the Brisbane Funny Fest alongside appearances at the Brisbane Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, now live on ABC2. They bring their comedic song stylings to the stage for a very happy New Year celebration. The evening will be hosted by the darling of The Big Gig, the grand diva of comedy, Mandy Nolan, with music on the night by Richie Williams. It’s gonna be a big Monday 31 Dec at the Ballina RSL with doors open at 6.30pm; Dinner and show kick off at 7.30pm with comedy going all the way until the clock strikes midnight! Tix just $69.90. Get yours now at ballinarsl.com.au. The Big Gig NYE Sean Choolburra, Dusty Rich, Release the Bees, Mandy Nolan and music by Richie Williams Ballina RSL, NYE – 6.30–12pm, $69.90 at the club or ballinarsl.com.au

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LET THERE BE FAMILY FUN

The Soul Street is Byron Bay’s New Years Eve family-friendly street party, hosted by Byron Community Centre. With Jonson Street closed off, it becomes the colourful hub of this interactive town gathering. There will be entertainment, kids’ play zones, comedy, DJs and much more. This alcohol-free event runs from 4pm till midnight. (See Soul Street ad for road closure info.)

LET THERE BE MUSIC, DANCING & FEASTING

Okay, so you want to do something a bit special for NYE but you don’t want to leave town? Aquarius in Byron are hosting a NYE Pool Party with a long night of DJ sets featuring club favourite Bag Raiders and Dangerous Dan. Also featuring a list of special guests that are sure to get you reaching into your pockets to text your boss to ask for the 1st of January off work. Bag Raiders Aquarius – Byron, NYE 5pm–2am , $50 – sundaysafari.com.au The Brewery offer the best of multiple bands and DJ headliners supported by the best local talent, all under one roof. Across two stages during the day and into the night, featuring a huge lineup of touring and local acts, live visual arts, pop-up bars, festival food offerings and loads more, this is shaping up to be the biggest NYE event around. Bringing in the New Year on the Band Room stage is Melbourne multi-instrumentalist and worldrenowned guitarist Harts. Bec Sandridge will also be performing alongside Tropical Zombie, The Violent Monks, New Steam and Honey Hayze. The Garden Stage will be hosting touring DJs from all over, including Danish techno producer KÖLSCH, Melbourne’s Benson, and Sydney duo Human Movement. Locals include Taya, Robina, Tai Daniels, Chef De Party + loads more. Tickets are available via Eventbrite and they’re selling fast. Make sure you don’t miss out on bringing in the New Year at Byron Bay Brewery! Kicking off early at 12pm and travelling through until 2am! Harts, Bec Sandridge, Tropical Zombie, The Violent Monks, New Steam, Honey Hayze, KÖLSCH plus Heaps of DJs! Byron Bay Brewery, NYE – 12pm–2am, Tix starting at $84.46 via Eventbrite

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celebrate the ﬁnal hours of 2018 and unleash your inner animal amidst the opulence of dazzling disco tunes at harvest newrybar’s wild NYE party. sprawling across the restaurant bakery, garden and ﬁre-pit, this will be a night to remember.

7 PM - 1 AM | $225 INCLUDING FOOD, DRINKS & PARTY

all inclusive package - $180PP food, tap beer, wines, basic spirits + DJ until midnight

email: info@harvestnewrybar.com.au or call: 02 6687 2644 for your reservation

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - 18+ Only

food, drinks, utopian ﬁre performance and legends dj beaver & justin time.

RESTAURANT fizz bar / NYE feast

BAKERY jungle bar / spanish paella

GARDENS & FIRE PIT wild spritz bar / whole beast cooked over argentinian ﬁre-pit / stone & wood “clyde”

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NEW YEARS EVE 2018/19 ROAD CLOSURES

PARKING AND TRANSPORT FREE PARKING in Butler Street Reserve from 6am on 31 Dec 2018 until 1am 1 January 2019. Catch the FALLS FESTIVAL BUS from Suffolk Park into the town centre on NYE. Look out for the Blanch’s buses.

Road closures in Byron Bay for New Year’s Eve include: • -

No parking from 6am 31 December 2018 in: Jonson St north of Marvell St intersection Lawson St south car park Main Beach car park Bay Street between Jonson and Middleton St

• Jonson St, between Marvell and Lawson St, will be closed from 6am 31 December to allow for the set up of community safety measures and the Soul Street event.

Welcome the ﬁrst break of day in 2019 at the most easterly point of Australia’s mainland. Come join us as we listen to relaxing music from 5:15am and receive the ﬁrst light of New Year’s Day. Start 2019 with the conscious intention of peace, health and happiness.

Signed detours will be in place and delays can be expected.

Parking is available at Clarkes Beach carpark from 4am. We recommend walking to the Lighthouse from here. A guided walk will depart at 4:15am.

The taxi rank on Jonson St will temporarily move to near the Marvell St intersection.

Free shuttle buses will operate between 4:30am – 8:30am.

All roads will reopen at 8:00am on 1 January 2019.

Catch the NIGHT RIDER BUS from Sunrise to Suffolk Park from 11pm-4am for $5/person

FIRST SUN – 1 JANUARY 2019

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LET THERE BE MORE MUSIC, DANCING AND FEASTING There’s an all venue party at the The Hotel Great Northern. This year’s line up to help you see in 2019 includes Drunk Punts, Good Doogs, Perve Endings and more…. Tickets: thenorthern.com.au Celebrate the final hours of 2018 and unleash your inner animal amidst the opulence of dazzling disco tunes at Harvest Newrybar’s wild NYE party. Sprawling across the restaurant, bakery, garden and fire-pit, this will be a night to remember. Food, drinks, utopian fire performance and legends DJ Beaver and Justin Time. $225. Bookings: goodtimes@ harvestnewrybar.com.au / 6687 2644 Locura means ‘madness’ in Spanish. On NYE they will be evoking the madness within, with flavours from The Americas and far-distant lands. Celebrate the strange and wonderful experiences of travel, music, food and drink in the company of friends, strangers and new comrades. A casual Latin American diner and cocktail bar that morphs into a late-night bar in the later hours, Locura is set in the heart of Byron Bay with a modern minimalist aesthetic. Locura boasts a Latin Americian bar-food menu by The Three Blue Ducks and drinks by the awardwinning bartender Tim Philips. The venue is a space for people to enjoy the company of others while being entertained by the sophisticated music direction of internationally recognised producer Jono Ma. 7.30pm-3am, $100, www.locura.com.au

What better way to see in 2019 than at Byron Bay’s ONLY beachside party – poolside at Main Beach! Salute 2018 with a complimentary sunset glass of French Champagne at the Beachside Bar and catch up with friends over a local brew at the Stone & Wood pavilion. Feast on decadent canapés and gourmet fish and chips by Byron Bay’s newest executive chef Nicolas Godoy. Be amongst the first in Australia to welcome the New Year around the sparkling pool and dance away the last moments of 2018 with local soul and funk big band legends, Soul’d. A portion of each ticket sold will go towards supporting the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) and their dedication to creating a compassionate, generous, and equitable community by improving the lives of those less fortunate, and caring for our natural environment. Beachside New Years Eve Party 31 December 2018 7pm–1am Tickets 18+ $150 + bf – onsale now fishheadsbyron.com.au

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Groove into the new year at the Balcony perched above the hustle and bustle of Byron Streets. Party from dusk till dawn with the dancefloor stomping to 2am. Families can join for an early dinner from 4–8.30pm. Tix $110 pp (18+), Bookings essential, balcony.com.au Good food, good drinks and good tunes. What more do you need this New Years Eve? Get a group of your friends together and get down to Loft Byron Bay! Our all-inclusive package includes tap beer wines, basic spirits, food until midnight and tunes late into the night. 7pm–2am, Bookings essential (18+), $180 pp loftbyronbay.com.au

For those living in Mullumbimby and surrounds who want a good fun night out but don’t want the hassle of making it into Byron, the Mullum Ex-Services have goodtime party band, The Swamp Cats, on so that punters can dance the night away to all their favourite artists! The Swamp Cats present covers from Creedence, Eagles, Stones, Doobie Bros, JJ Cale, Marley, Prince, INXS, Jet, Elvis, Allman Bros, Daddy Cool, Paul Kelly, Ray Charlie, The Angels, and The Beatles. Kicking off at 8pm, this gig is free and what’s even better is you can leave the car at home and book the courtesy bus! Free to members! For those who want to grab a bite to eat The Dolphin Cove Bistro will be open until 9pm! The Swamp Cats Mullum Ex-Services, NYE 8pm, Free

For those in the north of the Shire there’s a night of music at the Ocean Shores Country Club with Andy K from 6pm and the big band sounds of Pink Zinc hitting the stage at 9.30pm! It’s party like it’s 2019 because it is!

It’s peace love and happy new year at the Ocean Shores Tavern. This New Years Eve will see groovy fancy dress, cool drinks and good vibes. Call the tavern to book your pick up.

Ocean Shores Country Club, NYE – 6pm, Free

Raja Road, Ocean Shores ph: 6680 3222

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ur Favourite Non-fiction for 2018 Beauty and The Beast Ballina Players presents the tale of Beauty and the Beast from Jan 11 till Jan 20 for eight performances. This is their annual youth production featuring mainly 8–18-year-olds, and with a live band of young musicians. This will sell out quickly and tickets are available now. Tickets are available online at www.ballinaplayers.com.au (No booking fee) or at Just Funkin Music, River St Ballina (6686 2440) over the phone or in person (a $2 booking fee applies). Prices are $25/Adult, $15/Child (16 and Under) and a family of 4 is $70 (2 Adults and 2 Children). 24 Swift Street, Ballina.

Choose a facial or full-body experience that includes dry skin brushing, body polishing, a shower, massage, refreshments: Minimum 2.5hrs required for the full body experience. From $200.

Jamie’s Friday Night Feast: another excellent cooking book from the extraordinary Jamie Oliver. Packed with show-stopping dishes for the weekend and special occasions, this is the ultimate in indulgent food. And don’t forget: 5 Ingredients and Jamie Cooks Italy (with the Nonnas). Call of the Reed Warbler: Charles Massey has written a bestseller with this book, which came about from his own decision to re-think the way he was farming and growing food. It examines our planet, the Australian landscape, and the future of our food supply. Brief Answers to the Big Questions: What’s inside a black hole? Is time travel possible? These questions and more are all addressed in the final book from Stephen Hawking. One of the gifts the professor gave the world was his ability to articulate science into everyday language.

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Bookworms and Papermites, 26 Byron St, Bangalow. 6687 1396.

Touch Eco Spa The seven stages of Touch Organic Spa Rituals includes a soul nurturing energy-balancing indulgence to honour the sacredness of your being; enhancing the natural beauty and radiance of your skin with aromatherapy oils, healing balms and herbal infusions made inhouse and divinely offered! Touch makes the perfect gift for someone who needs rejuvenation after a challenging year, or someone you want to acknowledge in a special way.

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Book by Linda Woolverton Directed by Jacquie McCalman

11-20 January 2019 Adult $25; 16 and under $15 Family (2 adults, 2 children) $70 Wed to Sat evenings 7pm; Sunday matinees 2pm

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Players Theatre is located at 24 Swift St, Ballina Book online (no fee) at www.ballinaplayers.com.au

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Bangalow’s Annual Capture Christmas Eve Christmas Carnival Celebrate the magic of Christmas with a stocking-full of entertainment, fabulous food and community cheer at Bangalow’s annual Christmas Eve Carnival. A truly festive experience awaits you with spectacular street performances from The Space Cowboy, The Pitts Family Circus, Mr Hubble’s spectacular Bubbles, and live music from Rhydian Lewis and The Residuals and a children’s choir singing Christmas carols. Facepainting, food vendors, carnival rides and a visit from Santa Claus will add to the family-friendly fun before the night closes with a street parade from drumming troupe the Repercussionists. Everyone is welcome to join the festival in the main street of Bangalow this Christmas Eve, 5–9pm. Gold coin donations. For more information please visit: Facebook: Bangalow 2479 or email: admin@bangalow.biz.

Byron Photo Magic is alive and kicking and ready with some great Christmas gift ideas. If you don’t want to brave the Christmas shopping hordes you can just jump onto their website. So many great ideas using your terrific photos for Christmas gifts. You can have them printed on large or small canvasses, mugs, water bottles, Christmas baubles, even jigsaws. You can also grab the latest GoPro 7 range of cameras, Fujifilm X series and Polaroid cameras and film. Of course they offer other great year-round services like passport photos, photo restoration, digital card recovery, scanning services and 35mm film developing. Call in and see Stephen Perris and his team. Open Monday till Friday 9am– 5pm and Saturday 10am–2pm. Christmas Eve open 9am–5pm for any last-minute gifts! Shop 20 Mercato on Byron, 108–114 Jonson Street, Byron Bay www.photomagic.com.au | 6685 5877.

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If you are wondering what to buy your friends and loved ones this Christmas, books make the perfect gift. Here are some more recommendations from the Bookworms & Papermites team

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OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE 9AM – 5PM Shop 20 Mercato on Byron, 108 - 114 Jonson Street, Byron Bay Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 2pm (Sunday & public holidays closed) 6685 5877 www.photomagic.com.au

Bangalow Chamber of Commerce presents

Bangalow Christmas Eve 5pm - 9pm Carnival Ho, H See o, Ho y the ou re!

street performers live music food vendors Entry gold coin donation

JAMIE COOKS ITALY Jamie Oliver

BRIEF ANSWERS TO THE BIG QUESTIONS Stephen Hawking

KERRY O’BRIEN A MEMOIR Kerry O’Brien

BOOKS – THE PERFECT GIFT!

THE SECRET LIFE OF TREES ILLUSTRATED Peter Wohlleben

JAMIE’S FRIDAY NIGHT FEAST Jamie Oliver

CALL OF THE REED WARBLER Charles Massey

BOOKWORMS & PAPERMITES An awesome little bookshop in the heart of Bangalow!

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All Souls Anglican Church Bangalow

The nativity scene at Christmas we know so well. Jesus, son of God and son of Mary, is born in Bethlehem, but since there is no room at the inn, he lies in a manger feedbox. We’ve pictured this so many times that maybe it has stopped shocking us. This baby, whose birth is proclaimed by an angel, is to be found sleeping among the animals. This one, whom the shepherds are told is ‘Saviour,’ ‘Messiah,’ and ‘Lord,’ enters the world as a helpless baby who must depend on others for all of his physical needs. That God chose to become a human being is remarkable, but that God chose to become a human being born in a barn to poor parents is even more so. This child of whom the angels sing is born into the messiness of our human life. Can we find him there? 1 Ashton Street, Bangalow | 6687 1046.

The Nimbin Candle Factory

Anglican Parish of Mullumbimby

Christmas at St Martin’s begins with a Children’s Service on Christmas Eve at 6pm. This service explores the true meaning of Christmas. Children will help build a nativity setting and light christingles. There will be singing of traditional carols. Christmas Day at 9am is a time of joyful celebration as the journey through Advent reaches its climax celebrating the birth of our Lord. At St Thomas’ in Brunswick Heads there will be an early Christmas service commencing at 7.30am. We look forward to welcoming you! St Martin’s – 38 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. St Thomas’ – 21 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads.

Nimbin Candle Factory is located in the Old Butter Factory, just north of the township of Nimbin. They make traditional dipped candles using their waterdriven dipper. The Nimbin Candle Factory is open seven days a week: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, weekends and public holidays 11am – 4pm. They are always happy to show you through. There’s parking for large vehicles, buses etc. They have ramps and amenities for the disabled; there is no charge. Family groups are welcome. All candles are available for sale at factory prices. Unit 5, Old Butter Factory, Nimbin. www.nimbincandles.com.au | 6689 1010.

All Souls Anglican, Bangalow

The Anglican Parish of Mullumbimby

Thursday 20 December 3:30pm Kids Prepare for Christmas

CELEBRATE THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas Eve Monday 24 Dec 7:00pm St Aidan’s Eureka 9:00pm All Souls’ Bangalow Christmas Day Tuesday 25 Dec 9:00am All Souls’ Bangalow

St Martin’s Mullumbimby 38 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Christmas Eve

6.00pm: Children’s Nativity Eucharist with traditional carols

Christmas Day

9.00am: Holy Communion

Celebrate with us the birth of Jesus and God’s gift to all

St Thomas’ Brunswick Heads 21 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads Christmas Day

7.30am: Holy Communion

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Buddha Gardens Day Spa A gift voucher for locals! Bonus $420 – the gift that keeps on giving! With every gift voucher purchased, your loved one will be entitled to an additional 1-hour complimentary visit to Buddha Gardens each month for 12 months to enjoy the garden area with heated plunge pool and sauna, truly a gift that will provide health and wellbeing benefits. Value $420! Buddha gardens is a Balinese sanctuary of flowing water and peaceful ambience. Their therapists have their clients’ wellbeing at heart and consistently receive amazing reviews. For every treatment you book or every gift voucher you purchase, you will be part of their giving journey. Every dollar Buddha Gardens Day Spa contributes to b1g1 goes directly to carefully vetted high-impact projects. Projects they’ve given to so far include one that provides vegetable seeds so a family can grow their own vegetables to prevent hunger or even sell at a market. b1g1 ‘business for good’ buy one give one! Arts Factory Village, 1 Skinners Shoot Road, Byron Bay | 6680 7844.

The Brunswick Picture House Rewinds to the 80s If you understand that ‘nobody puts baby in the corner’ has absolutely nothing to do with an actual baby, or if you collected more than a few bruises in your attempts to perfect that iconic lift scene between Baby and Johnny, well, Bruns Picture House has just the film event for you. It’s 80s Weekend at the House with the repeat-viewing-required classic Dirty Dancing taking centre stage, Picture House style of course. Come dressed in your 80s favourites and you are guaranteed the screening will be served up with a theatrical twist, with live performances and permission to sing along, dance along, swoon along and yes, carry the watermelon. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Dust off those legwarmers and continue the 80s vibe with the first-ever Picture House Silent Disco! All your daggy dance moves without the 80s angst. Join us for the Picture House’s first big party of 2019! 80s Weekend @ Brunswick Picture House Fri 4 and Sat 5 Jan 7pm | 6685 0280. brunspicturehouse.com.au.

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Give a Truly Special Gift to Your Family and Friends: a LivingGift Rainforest Rescue’s LivingGifts support real on-ground conservation projects in Australia and overseas. No matter what their interests or passions – from planting a tree to protecting rainforest in the Daintree to protecting Cloud Forests of Ecuador – you can be sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone. Rainforest Rescue is a local not-for-profit organisation that has been rescuing and restoring rainforests in Australia and internationally for two decades. This work is only possible with the support of individuals and businesses who are passionate about protecting rainforests forever. Projects reestablish rainforests through planting, maintenance and restoration programs, as well as buying back and protecting forever high-conservation-value rainforest to preserve its biodiversity. www.rainforestrescue.org.au. 1300 763 611 | 6684 4360.

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Italian-style Christmas at di Vino

Di Vino is a traditional Italian restaurant and wine bar located in the heart of Byron Bay. Their menu focuses on regional Italian cuisine including antipasti plates, pasta, and nightly specials. Their wine list promotes wine from Italy and Australia with an emphasis on natural wine. Di Vino is open seven days a week from 5.30pm until late. Additionally they offer Sunday lunch from 12pm until 3pm. Il Pranzo di Natale is the biggest feast of the year in the Italian tradition. During this day the families join together for a food marathon. Everything is made to be shared, enjoying the different flavours of the season and region. At di Vino they wish to deliver an authentic experience in respect of the Italian tradition, creating a shared banquet to be enjoyed with good company and good wine. *Limited spaces available. 2 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay | 6680 8424.

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Study locally with Byron Community College in 2019

At CasaVeras in the Byron Hinterland, experience the day pass – Tune in, turn on and drop out, enjoying platters of amazing food and delicious drinks, while you indulge in a filtered rainwater outdoor bath or soak just your feet, relax in the colour therapy far infrared sauna, have a tarot reading, draw a picture, play a game, take a walk. Bring a friend or visit alone. Also available to hire for small gatherings, team building, classes or workshops. Start with a morning yoga session, stay for breakfast, the day pass (join the mailing list for special intro price) or overnight in their self-contained accommodation.

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a great time to plan for 2019. If you need some career inspiration, consider studying locally with Byron Community College. They are excited to announce they’ve received funding under the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled program to run nationally accredited qualifications with fee subsidies in the following areas: • Permaculture • Community Services • Individual Support (ageing and disability) • Childcare • Horticulture • Massage • Community Dance, Theatre and Events Eligibility criteria apply and places are limited. Subsided places start from $0 and are Austudy approved, making it more affordable for you to take that step towards your education and career goals.

Stuck for a unique and thoughtful gift? They have gift vouchers from just $20! www.retreatsbyronbay.com for details.

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Play Forever Toys

For children, toy stores are magic places. For adults, toy stores always bring up sweet memories of their own childhood. That is certainly the case with Toy Kingdom, located opposite Woolies on the corner of Jonson and Carlyle Streets in Byron Bay. You’ll find everything on your child’s Christmas wish list in Byron’s biggest little toy shop, with a huge range of high-quality toys that represent excellent value for money. All of your favourite big brands sit alongside premium wooden toys, beautiful art and craft and a fantastic range of ride-on toys, including wishbone bikes and micro scooters. 2/103 Jonson Street, Byron Bay | 6680 8811.

McTavish Outpost

Iconic Byron Bay surf brand McTavish Surfboards have recently opened their Outpost store and gallery downtown in Fletcher Street. The McTavish Outpost features a beautifully curated range of over 30 surfboards, apparel and accessories, books and gifts. Stuck for great Christmas present ideas these holidays? They’ve got you covered with a great range of gift ideas from new board socks, boards, clothing, or why not pick up a great read? Check them out now – open 7 days a week, 10–6 Mon–Fri, 9–5 Sat–Sun. 29 Fletcher St, Byron Bay | www.mctavish.com.au | 6680 8807.

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Zentai Living Zentai Living has just launched their new Certified Organic latex mattresses. Handmade here in Byron Bay, the new range is made from 100 per cent certified organic latex cores covered with a certified organic 100 per cent plush cotton cover (GOTS certified). Natural latex and organic latex, not to be confused with synthetic memory foam or even synthetic blended latex, begins from the milk of a rubber tree. Natural latex and organic latex both undergo the same stringent manufacturing processes, the only difference being the organic latex is sourced from organically grown plantations. Zentai’s organic latex is certified to the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS). This standard requires latex be made from organic rubber milk. Also, GOLS requires that certified organic suppliers operate with purity and fair-labour practices. Zentai has been supplying their original 100 per cent natural latex mattresses for 20 years and are now offering both options of natural and organic. All Zentai latex is of course ECO certified. Unit 1/8 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay | www.zentai.com.au | 6685 6722.

Red Ned’s Red Ned’s is a family-owned business that has been operating at Tweed for almost twenty years. They are dedicated to recycling and are proud to do their bit to help the planet. With five showrooms and over an acre of quality recycled building materials and kitchens on display, they’re bound to have whatever you might need! ‘Give us a ring before you get the wreckers in. We pay cash for everything’ Buying from Brisbane to Byron six days. 8.30 – 4.30pm. Mon to Fri and 8.30am – 1.30pm Sat DST. 46 Machinery Drive, Tweed Heads South | 07 5524 4244.

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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT AUSTEN TAYSHUS BUT WERE TOO AFRAID TO ASK…

FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES STANDUP COMEDIAN AUSTEN TAYSHUS AKA SANDY GUTMAN HAS BEEN TERRORISING THE AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC, USING HIS ORIGINAL STYLE OF HUMOUR TO ENTERTAIN, AGITATE, AND PROVOKE. IT’S A ONE-MAN COMEDY MISSION, IT’S AN AUSTEN TAYSHUS SHOW! HE SPOKE WITH THE ECHO AHEAD OF HIS SHOWS IN THE NORTHERN REGIONS. Why did you choose comedy? I sometimes wonder if it’s not a joke, if you actually are too smart for comedy. My first choice for a creative life was cinema. After I got my father’s hopes for me out of my system, I wanted to be a filmmaker. I found it so challenging and tremendously stimulating and still do. So I went to AFTRS and graduated with a direction diploma and then realised how impatient I was and how incompatible that was with the filmmaking process. After wasting time on drugs etc I got into standup in 1980 and never felt I was more suited to something. I just love it. What do you love about the form of standup; what has kept you at the craft for over three decades?

I love the stimulation of improvisational performance. The unpredictability of the moments on the stage. It’s never been about fame or money or friendship or girls for me. It’s just about the job. I love to fuck with the audience, to push them to the farthest reaches of what they can take and then push harder. Strange things happen. What has changed in the way you approach your work from how you started? How has your comedic voice changed or evolved? I have always tried to lift the bar to defy expectations and to just be great at the job. I’ve now been nearly 40 years at it. Still a great learning experience. I am much more relaxed in even the most difficult environments. My audiences are so old now some do ka ka

on the chair. Or piss themselves literally. As the years go by I have become more revolutionary in my thinking. Not less. Still very few venues will have me back, so I have to keep finding new ones. You are known to create a stir. Do you want to do that? Why do you think you get under people’s skin? I just love to move a crowd in any way possible. Give them an unparalleled experience. Piss them off, bring them back, fight with them verbally – whatever. I need to shake it up. It’s probably something to do with the total horror of my dad’s Holocaust experiences messing with my DNA. My life has been a journey to make sense of something that is impossible to understand. I know everything that happened there. My marriage broke down because of my holocaust obsession. What’s the most full-on reaction you’ve had? I was attacked by a dickhead in Wardell because of my reaction to his wife throwing wine all over me. That’s what happens when people are shit-faced and take things too seriously. This is a violent alcohol-fuelled culture. And I stand on the toughest stages, because I like to. I know why they get upset but I touch the deeper nerves. Prejudice and condescension, inebriation, violence, misogyny. AngloSaxons are a troubled lot with many monkeys on their backs. Do you ever think of your hit single Australiana as a blessing and a curse? It garnered massive success but seemed to attract an audience who don’t get you. I’ve never understood why the ‘Australia’ that you send up often turns up at your gig and then gets upset because they work out the joke is on them? Shit! Is it a trap? Is this some sort of cultural deprogramming? Australiana made me a household name.

It got me out of small comedy rooms and put me in front of everybody. It was such a massive hit and it appealed to all Australians. Smart, dumb, yobbos, and wankers. I was suddenly super famous and coked off my head. But it wasn’t something that truly was about my deeper self. I had no intention of being a comfortable easy-listening Jerry Seinfeld type of performer. I need to provoke, to dig deeply to figure out what is really going on. A big hit like that does essentially and eventually bring the wrong audience to see you. But a lot of people have seen the real Austen and probably wouldn’t again. How would you like the rest of your career to play out? I just want to drop dead on the job. In another 50 years. Like Henny Youngman. Maybe in Gunnedah or at The Bargo Sports Club. What about love? Retirement? Inner peace? What makes Austen truly happy? Satisfying my curiosity makes me happiest, and shit-stirring South Africans. What should we expect for your upcoming gigs this summer? Why do you love performing in Byron so much? My shows will be pushing the boundaries of political correctness in a politically correct kind of a way and taking the piss out of Hannah Gadsby and laugh-free comics. And maybe a little masturbation. For some reason Byron Bay is my favourite place to work. They just get it. They don’t take it too seriously. Could be the eclecticism of the place. Austen Tayshus performs at the Byron Services Club on Monday 7 January, Currumbin RSL on Wednesday 9 Jan, and Lennox Bowlo on Thursday 10 January. Kicks off at 8pm except for Currumbin at 7.30pm. Mandy Nolan MC. Tix are $30 at the clubs or on mandynolan. com.au.

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THE MUSIC OF MYTHEN SUNDAY SAFARI’S HOT SUMMER SETS Oi! You! Yeah, you. You, with your head slumped over your laptop, under the grating fluorescent lights of the office you call home for 50 weeks a year. Guess what? It’s about that time again where you can hang up the shirt and tie and put your ballet flats away for two weeks of pure, unadulterated vacay! From Hayden James to Bag Raiders, tell your Grandma you won’t be home during the holiday

CANADA’S AWARD-WINNING FOLK SENSATION IRISH MYTHEN RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA FOR A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEASON OF SUMMER SHOWS THAT INCLUDES A SPOT AT THE BYRON THEATRE AND BLUESFEST. THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A CONTEMPORARY FOLK TROUBADOUR, MYTHEN IS RENOWNED FOR HOLDING A CROWD, BE IT 50 OR 50,000 PEOPLE, RIGHT IN THE PALM OF HER HAND WITH JUST A GUITAR, HER MONUMENTAL VOICE, REFRESHINGLY SUBVERSIVE LYRICS AND WICKED WIT IN TOW. ‘Up there on the stage, I’m in my element,’ said Irish. ‘In the true spirit of the 60s folk movement, I’ll whack you with home truths about politics, religion and civil rights and the entertainer in me will have you crying with laughter while I do it!’ Born in Ireland, Irish has spent her life on the road, picking up her first guitar in the Middle East at 15 when her parents thought she needed something constructive to do while they travelled. ‘We were always surrounded by music but no-one in my family had ever played an instrument or sung; so when my folks gave me that guitar, let’s just say we were all very surprised at how quickly it became clear this was my life’s calling.’ By 19 Mythen was touring Europe and signed to a record label; then after touring the world for years, she settled on Canada’s East Coast, where she has become a muchadmired and highly respected artist, selling out shows and winning awards, and now looks set to do the same in Australia. ‘Aussies are my kind of people,’ said Irish. ‘You have a wicked sense of humour and aren’t afraid to call shit out – I have to say I’m glad you finally sorted out marriage equality. ‘We always have a laugh together. I can’t wait to escape the Canadian winter and see you all on the road this summer.’ So, hold onto your hats Australia, because Irish Mythen’s foot-stomping, soul-shaking shows are sure to leave you not only exhilarated, but searching through her calendar for the next show as she ‘leaves it all up there on the stage for ya’. Tickets on sale now at irishmythen.com. Byron Theatre on Wednesday 2 Jan and Bluesfest 2019.

period, because Sunday Safari has a string of events that’s sure to keep you salivating. Boxing day sees Hayden James on deck at The Beach Hotel from 9pm. Hayden James has managed to solidify his particular vintage of electronic music to the top shelf this year. Hot on the heels of his undeniable belter Just Friends reaching over 30 million plays, he’s just freshly squeezed another one for you all at the juice bar – his new single Better Together, featuring Running Touch. There really has never been a better time to see the sonic embrace that is a Hayden James set. The Beach Hotel from 9pm.

SAFARI CONTINUES… Another man who doesn’t seem to rest, Motez has been returning to some of his favourite venues across Australia this year – and Sunday Safari is no exception – in support of his Late Thoughts club EP. To relieve you of your family post-Christmas, Motez will be reuniting with fans for a run of intimate and extended sets, taking you late, dark, and deep. Just what you need after Aunty Helen’s neverending monologues. Cleanse yourself with your sins at the Beach Hotel on Friday 28 Dec from 9pm.

TENTER THE 80S DRAGON After two massive tours traversing Australia to celebrate the revered music institution that is Countdown, Dragon are taking the concept back out on the road again by popular demand for a third series, this time celebrating 80s UK chartbusters! What started as The Countdown Years, paying homage to the television show in 2016, grew into the ‘Aussie edition’ in 2017, and saw Dragon play more than 50 Countdown-inspired shows over the past two years. The 80s UK chartbusters takes some of Dragon’s favourite songs – by the bands they respect the most – for a massive party jam-packed with hits! For bassist Todd Hunter it has been an exciting undertaking pulling the tour setlist together. Dragon cover classic hits from bands like Queen, Tears for Fears, The Police, Madness, and Duran Duran. Picking the tracks was a tough process, but something that the entire band was part of. The 80s themselves was a fun era for music, and something that has made an indelible imprint on each member of the band one way or another. The 80s was about freedom, about acid-wash jeans, bad hair, pouty lips, too much attitude. Everyone was a dickhead in the 80s! Go back in time and experience the 80s – Dragon style. Sunday 30 Dec at 8pm Byron Services, all ages $31.20 trybooking.com.

LEARNING TO WHISTLE Okay, so you don’t know what to do with the kids these holidays? Help is here! Your kid can become a pro tin whistler! Musician and tin-whistle tutor Áine Tyrrell is running workshops for kids…and adults! She says: ‘The interest in traditional Irish music around the world is ever growing and I have been amazed at the number of people in the local community who have been asking for tin-whistle lessons. Between touring full time it is hard to fit in weekly lessons, so I thought we would start with some intensive workshops over the school holidays, which I hope to continue until we get all of Mullum rocking the whistle. ‘I have both children’s and adults’ workshops where we will learn the basics of the whistle and then quickly move on to learning some tunes and then on to teaching you how to add some fancy moves that really make the tunes your own.’ The kids’ workshops are half day or full day, which includes an afternoon of storytelling and Irish dancing with morning tea included. It’s BYO lunch. Whistle is $20 or provided for use in the class. Classes run 20/21 Dec, 27/28 Dec, and 4/7 Jan. Half day is $40, full day $75. 9am–12pm or 3pm. For enquires about this workshop or for adults interested in the two-day workshop – 2/3 Jan 9am–12.30pm for $120 at the Mullum Ex-Services go to ainetyrrell.com or email roisin@ainetyrrell.com.

STANDUP COMEDY SUMMER SCHOOL Do you have a funny kid? Do they always see the funny side of every situation? Been called the ‘class clown’? Then you don’t have a problem on your hands, you probably have a gift! Comedian Mandy Nolan believes that humour is one of the most misunderstood creative thinking processes and kids are natural-born comedians. ‘We have the humour literally beaten out of us by a system that doesn’t like to be laughed at! It’s too subversive!’ These summer holidays Mandy runs two comedy workshops for kids, one for tweens – that’s 9–12-year-olds – and one for teens – that’s 13–17. With five 2-hour workshops to run through the basics, to learn comedy techniques, a 1:1 writing session with a performance at the end! With Mandy Nolan and special guest teachers and numbers limited to 12 per class. At the air-conditioned Drill Hall – 7/8/9 Jan and 14/15 Jan with a final performance on Wednesday 16 January! Cost is $220 – mandynolan.com.au.

JIMMY WILLING’S BEER GARDEN OF EDEN This summertime don’t miss The Beer Garden of Eden, a live music burlesque show starring B r i s b a n e’s s i n g i n g dancing sensation Bertie Page as a very seductive Eve. The ever-versatile Bertie will also be cast as Eugene Delecroix’s Liberty, Batman and Catwoman. Bertie will be joined onstage by The Buffalo Gals, a chorus line of can-can dancers that she created just for the music of Jimmy Willing & The Real Gone Hick-Ups. The Buffalo Gals dance The Can Can, Old Time, Rock & Roll and Bump and Grind. The show is colourful, artistic and sexy but most of all it’s lots of fun. Billinudgel Hotel 6.30pm Saturday night 5 January 2019.

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THE DICK JOKE

I love a dick joke. But a $52K one? Well it better be a doozy. And it is! Thank you, Byron Council! You have kept me in dick jokes for the next decade… or should I say Dickade?! I LOVE the new sculptural cock up! Apparently it’s not supposed to look as much like a dick when it’s finished as it does now; I really hope that’s not true! Please don’t give me giant D then take it away! Byron’s latest venture into public art is the ultimate hello to our visitors… Nothing says ‘confidence’ better than a big hard disco stick. It looks a lot like the one I keep in my bedside table! It’s like a warning for traffic jams, shark attacks, overpriced accommodation. It says what we all should have said years ago: ‘welcome to Byron… prepare to be fucked!’ Who doesn’t love art that blows you away? Cum back soon. Who’s your local member? The lighthouse is a phallus. Any sculptural homage is probably going to be a little prick off the old cock. The big metal willy is the perfect addition to the roundabout at West Byron – perhaps a nod to the pricks who don’t listen to community consensus. Maybe it’s a big rapey cock. ‘No doesn’t mean No for them. It’s the gatekeeper to an exit that’s been created to a development that hasn’t been approved yet. I was actually more upset by the exit than the fabulous phallus.’ Perhaps we could ‘feminise’ the roundabout and put hair around all the exits? It’s not unusual to create architecture at scale that looks like a cock. My daughter studies design engineering and she says it’s something students are warned about by their teachers early on. It’s the ‘be careful you don’t design a donger’ principle. She says everyone designs at least one cock a year but doesn’t realise until presentation day. She showed me this neat site called ‘Genitals or Not’ where you can submit your design for an assessment so you can hit the market cocksure you haven’t built a cock. Maybe

The best I’ve seen though is China’s Guangxi New Media Centre. I sure hope they sell souvenir dildos because I want one. Especially if it lights up. Size does matter! Byron finally has a ‘big thing’! Years ago I had a whole routine on what would be the appropriate ‘big thing’ for Byron – back then it was the big hippy, or the big dole check, or the big vegan. Things have changed; those images wouldn’t represent Byron today – you’d need to build a big trust funder, a big turmeric latte, a big Airbnb logo. Hang on, that looks a lot like a bumhole. Perhaps the Huge Mr Happy, the sizeable Stiffy, is the perfect erection for our town. After all, the blokes who came up with Puppetry of the Penis, an international touring sensation, met at the Rails in Byron. The show was conceived here! Friendy lopped out his tackle in full view, showed Simon a few of his best moves and Puppetry of the Penis was born. Simon Morley, aka ‘Horse’ aka Penis King Pin, says it was then he knew ‘I could travel the world and never have to work that hard’. Wow, the Big Boner is a reminder of an ethos that binds us all. And I have to admit I’ve always been a fan of the cock. One cock to rule them all (council), one cock to find them (lighthouse). One cock to bring them all and in the darkness bind them (new sculpture). It’s perfect! Love the new sculpture or hate the new sculpture, it’s doing what art does best. It creates conversation. It’s the funniest Facebook thread I’ve followed for a long time! And hey, public art from the public purse is always going to get public comment. Especially when its a ‘decoration’ on a roundabout on a road system full of potholes! Hopefully pothole repair and public art aren’t mutually exclusive! I can’t wait to get my photo in front of it! Australia’s most easterly Dic Pic! At last, everyone in Byron Finally Gets a Good Dicking! This year, Xmas really did come early!

FROM BUSKING BYRON TO THE WORLD!

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Since the beginning of civilisation people, aka Men, have been building giant schlongs! There’s a Christian Science church in Illinois that from the air looks like a big swinging dong, the Knob Tower in the UK, Sky Tower in Poland, the Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi or, as it might be renamed, ‘a big dicky’.

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GARRETT KATO’S STORY IS SOMETHING OF A MUSICAL FAIRYTALE. THE WEST CANADIAN MOVED TO BYRON WHEN HE WAS 23 AND BUILT HIS FOLLOWING ON THE STREETS OF THE TOWN. HIS TALENT WASN’T JUST NOTICED BY THE PASSING PARADE; IT CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF BERNARD FANNING AND KASEY CHAMBERS AND SAW HIM JOIN THEIR INTERNATIONAL TOURS.

Garrett Kato’s story is something of a musical fairytale. The west Canadian moved to Byron when he was 23 and built his following on the streets of the town. His talent wasn’t just noticed by the passing parade; it caught the attention of Bernard Fanning and Kasey Chambers and saw him join their international tours. He’s also toured with Jack Johnson, Ziggy Alberts and Pete Murray. His 2017 single Take It Slowly is just shy of eight million streams on Spotify and his breakout song Sweet Jane was featured in the film Bad Moms. I guess you could say that the humble gig of setting up in the street and playing for change has changed the life of this musician. ‘Getting a song on the soundtrack of a Hollywood release is certainly a career coup. I got signed to this publishing company called Sony ATV and they sent my song around and the producers came back saying we love this song from this random busker guy in Byron. It’s been like a snowball. That moment made it possible for me to be a musician,’ says Kato. ‘Busking is a test of any musician’s resilience and ability to push through. It’s also a big dose of humility. There is definitely a moment when you are playing for just one person and you think what am I doing with my life? I have a child at home!’ ‘Everyone feels like that all the time; there is definitely a moment when you are outside mocha playing for one person and you just had one child… ‘But if I didn’t busk I wouldn’t be doing what I am doing – on tour with Kasey Chambers, playing the US. When you are on the street you have to win the trust of your audience.

‘Kasey saw me on the street; she bought my CD – I didn’t even know who she was – I go thanks, Love!’ ‘For musicians often busking is the only way they can make enough money to pay the bills. ‘You don’t plan for it, you are looking to make money so you can pay some rent, you hope it’s the right music at the right time, you just connect with people – it’s a valuable marketing tool – you never know who sees you. Everyone has a get-rich-quick scheme online but I still think people like to get to know someone face to face. It creates an opinion. They stumble on you. They feel like they’ve found you!’ laughs Garrett. ‘It’s liberating, you don’t feel like you are tied down playing by the bar in front of the footy; that thing is strictly for money, it’s not going to increase your career. ‘That’s part of cutting your teeth in the industry… it’s a confusing time to be a musician now; there are so many ways you can go and there’s no real rule book. Someone might busk for 10 years, someone might get a song on Triple J – I guess you take your break wherever you can…’ Garrett Kato returns to Byron to play Falls Festival, and says, ‘For Falls Festival – it’s going to be a band show with some friends I have been playing with for a while – I did the set at Splendour, nothing too crazy, probably will be the most mellow set at Falls!’ Catch Garrett Kato at Falls Festival this year 31 Dec – 2 Jan fallsfestival.com.au

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COMEDY AT LA HENGE Join MC and standup comedian Mandy Nolan when she hosts comedy at La Henge for the daily hour of Funny Fuckers at Falls! Featuring special guest South African comedian Dusty Rich when he gives his daily comedy Download! Rich makes every show different, and has a knack of weaving his environment into his set! Also performing are Brisbane comedy duo Release the

Bees and local up-and-comers Vanessa Mitchell and Alf Arber. This year for the first time ever Mandy Nolan will be running a standup comedy workshop on the last day so that Falls punters can be the stars of the show for the final comedy Download. If you’re onsite, come in and say hi! Or better still, do the workshop, jump up and be part of the show! Shows daily with the workshop on 2 Jan!

WOMEN LIKE US HIT BYRON FOR SUMMER! It’s been a big year for the mouthy mamas of mirth, Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs, who performed in excess of 40 shows around the country this year with their touring hit Women Like Us. After a month of waiting on their families, cleaning up after visitors, and packing on a few extra kilos, the two resentful, unflinchingly cranky women get ready to bring the laughs back home by kicking off the year with two local shows: Byron Services Club and Pottsville Hall! Women Like Us started out as an idea by two women comics to step away from the male-dominated comedy scene into venues where women’s stories and experiences are centre stage. They call themselves ‘the bogan woman’s thinking woman and the thinking woman’s bogan’. ‘It’s not a show just for women,’ Briggs says. ‘In the same way a comedy show by two men would never be seen as a bloke’s-only show. Women Like Us is about making our experiences universal rather than ‘niche’. And as it turns out, there are a lot more Women Like Us out there then we ever realised. There’s even a growing tribe of men Like Us too!’ Briggs and Nolan performed at the Up Front showcase at Melbourne Comedy Festival at Melbourne Town Hall; these two were clearly the comedy picks of the night.

FINDING YOUR FREQUENCY One of the most immersive festivals of the year is Earth Frequency Festival. Happening 15–18 February at Ivory Rock in SE QLD, this is a weekend of wild DJ sets, primal dancing, art installations, mind-bending light shows with strong messages about sustainability and travelling lightly on the planet. Festival director Paul Abad spoke with The Echo about what’s in store for 2019. Who is Android Jones – how do you include a ‘visionary artist’ in the lineup? What is he planning for EF? Android Jones is one of the highest regarded visionary artists, but he’s one of the few of this calibre who works entirely digitally. His art is totally next level, and now he’s exploring immersive 360-degree projections and virtual reality. He’ll be showing art and VJing and speaking at our festival, and also presenting his 25-minute film Samskara in full 360 mode at the Brisbane planetarium just before and after Earth Frequency. So what is planned for the lineup? This year we’re extremely happy to have Clozee as our festival headliner. She’s a French electronic producer who has blown up massively. Her final set of the tour will be on Sunday night

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on the main stage. Her music bridges between world / tribal music and modern bass music styles such as dubstep and trap but it’s hard to categorise. She’ll have Android Jones VJing for her set. I think other unmissable sets are Dub FX in live band mode, the Grouch in Dub band, and for the techno and trance lovers… Electrypnose and Luigi Madonna. What makes Earth Frequency unique? Is it becoming our Australian version of Burning Man? I think Earth Frequency is unique mainly because of its iconic venue, super-chilled vibe, and the fact we pull together an epic international lineup while keeping the size of the festival under 5,000 people. Burning Man is a totally decentralised festival of about 70,000 people in the middle of the desert, while we have 5,000 people in the lush SE QLD nature, so there’s a very different experience to be had at the two festivals. I see you have introduced Bunkhouse Cabins. Tell me a bit about the camping and accommodations on offer; it seems festivals have really taken on the idea that festival-goers really like a bit of comfort! Our 4-day passes include general camping, but we have a range of upgrades on offer. For people with all the right setup but who want electricity, close camping, and one day early access, we have deluxe camping. We also offer 4m and 5m bell tents. And this year our venue has installed close to 100 bunkhouse cabins, which offer complete festival luxury – double bed, power, fridge, private toilet and shower, power and even a desk! For anyone wanting to pimp their festival experience, but also for young families and anyone with disabilities or heat sensitivities, this is a great option to make a super comfy festival experience. What are the core values for Earth Frequency Festival? How does permaculture play a role? Earth Frequency started as a 300-person tree-planting doof and it’s developed over 14 years to what it is now. We try to balance the party vibe with an element of education, positive social impact, environmental awareness and personal transformation. We’re now doing tree plants in the local area, donating to local environmental causes, and we have a week-long permaculture retreat in the organic farm on the venue run by Grounded Permaculture. What are the other local events that we have happening in our local area leading up to EFF? This year we have a show with Thankyou City, copresented by Electric Forest on 12 January, and also Harmonic Spaces, which is our annual visionary art exhibition and sacred sound event, will be happening on 2 February –- both events at the Byron Theatre on Jonson Street. What should we be expecting from EFF for 2019? We’ve worked hard on making a really standout lineup this year, across all the creative art forms. We also have two weddings happening at the festival so there is going to be lots of LOVE and we’re trending towards our biggest turnout yet. So for anyone who’s curious about our festival, it’s a great year to jump in. Earth Frequency Festival is happening at Ivory Rock in SE QLD, 15–18 Feb. For tickets and program info go to earthfrequency.com.au.

Women Like Us at the Byron Services Club – Monday 14 January and at the Pottsville Hall on Saturday 19 January. Both shows are $35 with tix online at womenlikeus.com.au for both or at the club in Byron or at Dune in Pottsville, or at the door if any left!

SOUTH IN SELF EXILE Produced and directed by landscape artist Jack Bailey, South in Self Exile is an abstract visual and sonic essay, recorded during a six-week journey traversing South America’s broken spine. From the southern reaches of Chilean Patagonia, to Northern Argentina’s vast desert plains, this cinematic meditation takes the participant through the wormhole into an alternative vantage point on the interface between man and his manifested milieu. Disconnect from the demented devices that exist to exert everincreasing increments of influence through the dis-ease of distraction… force-feeding mass-produced misinformation. Lift your head beyond your lap and witness the unfiltered wonder of the natural world. ‘The more time we spend removed from the mediocrity of society, the less we depend upon it.’ Turn on, tune in, drop out. Original synthematic score by Vinnie Laduce. South In Self Exile by Jack Bailey at the Byron Theatre on Friday at 7pm – $10.

STARLIGHT FESTIVAL SHINES The 23rd Starlight Festival will feature four transformational days of keynote speakers, soundbaths, yoga, workshops, chant, breathwork and much more. Keynote speaker Brandon Bays is one of the most dynamic, inspirational and innovative teachers in the field of personal growth and cellular healing. Her radically transformative work has grown organically and exponentially over the last 20 years. Brandon Bays is one of Brandon is an authentic living the keynote speakers example of her work. Her open, for Starlight Festival candid honesty combined with her genuine compassion for the human condition and her relaxed, warm-hearted humour, bring her teachings alive with insight, depth, humanity and grace. Nurture your mind, body and soul at the Starlight Festival this January 3–6 at the A&I Hall in Bangalow. $25 one-day pass. 4-day pass $60. Locals 2-for-1 days on 3 and 4 January. Tickets at the door or online– starlightfestival.com.au.

WRITING YOUR HOT SHORT The Drill Hall Theatre Company (DHTC) is excited to announce that its biennial short-play competition HOT SHORTS is on again this year. Writers are now invited to submit their plays, which must be original, not previously performed, no longer than 10 minutes, and with minimal staging difficulties. Entries close on Sunday 30 June 2019. The entry fee per writer is $15, which covers any number of plays submitted. This also makes writers associate members of the DHTC and entitles them to discount tickets to our shows. The entry form outlines details of competition costs and rules. Up to 10 plays will be selected for performance at The Drill Hall in November 2019 and will be eligible for prizes. DHTC can help playwrights with production of their plays should they be chosen for performance. You can request an entry form by emailing the company at drillhalltheatre@gmail.com or from their website drillhalltheatre.org.au.

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Photos by Echo photographers Jeff ‘Out of Gamut’ Dawson and Eve ‘Tree Faerie’ Jeffery. 1. Dusty Russians. 2. V-day frolic. 3. Westpac Rescue Helicopter’s Dr Keira Hazen and paramedic Ryan Salter. 4. Fields Of Healing, Wiruungga with his niece Rahani. 5. Miguel, SITG2018. 6. No West Byron! 7. Don’t try this at home. 8. Barkandji man Uncle Badger Bates. 9. Nude Not Lewd rally at Tyagarah. 10. Echo Verbivore, Gordon Balfour Haynes. 11. Free the nipple rally. 12. What don’t we want? When don’t we want it? 13. NAIDOC Feather. 14. All that glitter at Splendour. 15. Tommy goes off, that’s the Spirit. 16. Tugging on the heart strings, Alicia Dawes Salazar, One Roof Byron. 17. Trump thinks he’s got caravan problems? Spare a thought for poor Bruns. www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives

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ISLE OF DOGS I am the only person I know who couldn’t stand Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ (silly beyond words). But he redeemed himself with a cartoon. Set in Japan twenty years from now, canine flu threatens to jump species and infect humans. The dictatorial mayor of Megasaki decrees that all dogs must be sent to Trash Island. They include Spot, whose twelve-year old little boy goes looking for him. Moving in a way that you rarely find in animation (it matches ‘Toy Story 3’) and smarter than most ‘adult’ dramas.

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Subtlety no longer works. So with the lunatics running the asylum, Spike Lee’s reaction to the thick-headedness, perverted religiosity and downright hatefulness of white supremacists and their populist cronies in politics is to stick a mocking boot up their bony rectums. Based on barely plausible real events, this is about a black American detective and his Jewish fellow officer who infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. Bringing back the Afro coiffure, Denzel Washington’s son, John David, and Adam Driver work a A quintessentially Australian coming of age story. Set in a treat as the two cops.

Personally, I reckon if you don’t like a good zombie flick then there’s something wrong with you. This is a rarity in that the setting is the Australian outback. The essential gore is kept to a minimum as a desperate father (Martin Freeman) struggles to ensure that his baby girl is kept safe from the contagion. Though just a tad tendentious, the conclusion of Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke’s movie is profound and heart-swelling.

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west coast town of the 1970s and adapted from the best selling novel by Tim Winton, the directorial debut by Simon Baker captures a time and place with rare fidelity. You can smell the salt in the air and feel the tides - oceanic and emotional - as young Pikelet and Loonie set out on their different life-paths. The atmosphere is both melancholy and celebratory, the photography is awesome and the kids are great.

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It’s a tough gig trying to get a laugh in the working-men’s clubs of the north of England. But as a comedienne from Rotherham, Maxine Peake gives as good as she gets by calling on her battered and bruised background for material. She is unbowed and feisty, and she refuses to fall meekly into line. And you just know for certain that she is never going to fit in. That’s why she wins you over. Outcome: it’s a movie that stays with you.

THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE

What a godsend it is to be able to see movies that are wildly different in style and tone from the play-safe weekly fare of big-budget, celebrity dripping ho-hum. Which is not to say that Aki Kaurismäki’s film is not relevant. A battling restaurateur in Helsinki hires a Syrian refugee who has been denied asylum. Unexpectedly poignant and leavened with deadpan humour (the makeover to Japanese cuisine is hilarious), it’s one you don’t forget in a hurry. The sooner we accept that there will never be peace in the

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Middle East, the better. A CIA man is captured and held hostage by Islamists and an old buddy, now retired and hitting the turps, is called on for one last mission. John Hamm is terrific as the mad man who would venture into the nest of vipers and Rosamund Pike beguiling as the operative who will not have a bar of merely being ‘the skirt’.

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An adorable performance from Angourie Rice as Lisa, the girl who has just completed the 1960 Leaving Certificate and wants to be a poet. Bruce Beresford, if entering the veteran stage of his lauded career, proves that he is still a master at delivering a good story well told. The world is opening up for Lisa at the same time as Australia is emerging from its Anglo shell. A perfect support cast that does not miss a beat, and a beautiful creation of period.

THE SHAPE OF WATER We all saw it, didn’t we? In an out and out, unashamed melodrama, the great Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro drew us into a fantastical, beauty and the beast romance that, unlike most in its genre, has a spectacularly happy ending. The sea creature was a fabulous creation, a mute Sally Hawkins stole everybody’s heart, Richard Jenkins was the sad, lonely victim of homophobia and Michael Shannon the baddest bad guy ever.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN You need to have just the right sort of actor to get away with this sort of scenario - and Ewan McGregor, who never seems to be too long out of boyhood, fits the bill to perfection. As the grown-up Christopher, he has found himself snowed under by work and family commitments. An opportune encounter with Winnie-thePooh in a public garden results in his being transported back to the Hundred Acre Wood and the animal characters of his childhood. A gorgeous tale of rejuvenation.

The Joe Cockers Swinging Safari, The Girl And The Spider’s Web, A Wrinkle In Time, I Feel Pretty, Incredibles 2, Show Dogs, Ant-Man And The Wasp, The Breaker Upperers, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Slender Man.

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WITH THE SUN, SATURN AND PLUTO IN CAPRICORN FOR THE ANNUAL GATHERING OF CLANS, WE CELEBRATE THE RITUALS OF SUMMER SOLSTICE AND SATURNALIA, WHICH FROM ANCIENT TIMES MEANS PARTY. WISHING READERS LOVE, LIGHT, LAUGHTER AND A COOL YULE…

ARIES: Don’t put your hand up this week for extra chores or volunteer out of generosity – sidestep politely what doesn’t appeal or feel right. Play to your strengths, make yourself take it easy when you’re getting too revved up. Release the burdens and concerns of the year. Have a radiant and shining solstice. TAURUS: As this month of mega-busyness heads for its crescendo, resist getting bogged down in pet peeves. Take the high road and the wider view, but don’t buy into picking up the slack for extra jobs someone else hasn’t managed. Come Xmas, you know the drill: hooves up, glass of sparkling, let the feast begin… GEMINI: Generous Jupiter aligned with multitasking Mercury’s a recipe for supersizing, so try not to blow the budget or overcommit. Actions speak louder than promises around late-week Gemini moon, so do what you can then give that genius piece of software, the Gemini brain, a break and get your holiday on. CANCER: The weekend’s rare second Cancer full moon this year brings something to completion. Well done. If you’re thinking well not really, then celebrate having done your best. Get over feeling obligated to take care of everyone: they are actually capable of muddling through by themselves. Venus is presently pretty frisky in the holiday love department, so enjoy… LEO: Admit it: you’re feeling enthusiastic and exuberant, so speak from the heart and share the limelight magnanimously – play leader so everyone benefits. Weekend full moon is your cue to stash stressful priorities in the Pending file and prepare for your present: the moon in Leo for Xmas Eve and Day. Hold court joyously, majesties. VIRGO: Of course there’s always last-minute shopping, but not till you drop – at some stage Xmas project management has to stop. So look out for that moment when it’s time to lose the to-do list, disconnect from devices, and honour your hardworking body by taking some way overdue rest and recreation time.

LIBRA: As Mercury loosens tongues and purse strings, escalating shopping follies and faux pas, this week’s communications need you listening more than you talk, and when you disagree, doing it diplomatically and suggesting attractive alternatives. Power down at full moon, breathe in the sweet relief of relaxing back into your body. SCORPIO: Venus working her mojo magic in your sign is definitely the icing on this year’s Xmas cake, so glam up, go social, and don’t be surprised if others are smitten with a serious case of the touchyfeels in your direction. A pretty sweet Scorpio star scenario all round for this week of merry and bright… SAGITTARIUS: With Jupiter embarked on its epic thirteen-month trek through your sign, you’re Archers on steroids. Mercury joining the genial giant planet for the silly season suggests watching what goes into your mouth, and what comes out of it: a few filter-removing holiday cocktails and is that you table-dancing with pants on your head? Have fun.

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INSTANT FAMILY Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) are a childless couple who want kids. After seeing some cute photos on an adoption website, Pete agrees to put their names down as prospective foster parents. The agency with which they register explains to them that siblings separated do not fare as well as those who are kept together, so Pete and Ellie agree to adopt Lizzy (Isabela Moner), a spunkette teenager with attitude, her accident prone brother Juan (Gustavo Quiron) and her revolting little sister Lita (Julianna Gaviz) – cue the predictable gags of domestic chaos. For far too long everybody seems to be doing nothing more than reciting their lines, most of which you kicked the end out of your cot laughing at in repeated TV sitcoms. The support group of fellow foster couples are likewise a clichéd collection of types – the god botherers, the gay couple, the single power-dressing blonde etc, while, as convener, Octavia Spencer is thrown into the mix as a sort of black earth mother. The statistic regarding what becomes of those who leave childcare as young adults without finding adoptive parents is alarming, so it is an issue that probably deserves a more serious treatment than what is presented here, especially as there is barely a laugh to be had

THE GRINCH (2018) There were sightings of Santa and browbeating encouragements to buy useless junk for Chrissie as early as October this year (thankfully, the nauseating carols by candlelight are still kept to a later date), so for some of us the grumpy green Grinch has every right to be the way he is. In Ron Howard’s adaptation of the much-loved book by Dr. Seuss, How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), the curmudgeonly creature, starring a fabulously costumed and made-up Jim Carrey, was genuinely menacing and nasty towards the reallife humans that he encountered. In this animated revival, Benedict Cumberbatch voices the part, but the character has been watered down to the point where he is not much worse than a naughty prankster, and certainly nowhere near as scary as Carrey’s creation. As a hermit living with his dog Max in a cave on Mount Crumpet, the Grinch is content to have

CAPRICORN: As the weekend Sun joins Saturn and Pluto in your sign for happy birthday Capricorns, people are your most valuable resource so resist micromanaging: let them express their uniqueness so everybody wins. While Mercury in your completion zone clears the decks for your astrological new year, Venus ignites some spicy fireworks to liven up the festive fun. AQUARIUS: Mercury’s connecting with the collective for the next fortnight, so get any message you want to spread out there. And make it personal: facts and figures won’t engage others in the same way feelings do. Team up with besties, kindred spirits, soul family, and like-minded tribe for the seasonal sabbatical. PISCES: When Neptunian confusion meets ultrafeely full moon, emotions will flow whether you want them to or not. But hey, it’s summer solstice – our brightest longest day of light, then the great yuletide gathering together of clans to count our blessings, remember those no longer with us, and draw the circle of the year to a close.

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in what is (presumably) meant to be a comedy. Particularly jarring – almost unwatchable if you are looking to escape the excesses and noise of the Christmas hols – are the scenes in which the little darling Lita throws tanties, unleashing a piercing scream that makes you wish only the worst for her. But just when Pete and Ellie have weathered all the storms and appear to be headed for family bliss, the de-toxed real mother turns up, leading to a court hearing that will determine who should have custody of the kids. Byrne and Wahlberg do their best, but their best is simply not good enough to save this crock. George Harrison’s What Is My Life is the highlight.

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Smart Move There is a saying that over time everything old is new again. There is a new agency servicing the Byron Shireâ€Ś and beyond, appropriately called Byron and Beyond Real Estate. Before you glaze over at the prospect of yet another agency in Byron, fear not. Itâ€™s the agency that is new, not the agent. Byron and Beyond Real Estate is the new boutique agency set up by longtime local resident and real estate agent Michele Jackson. â€˜It was time,â€™ said Michele. â€˜I value all I have learnt at the various agencies I have worked at over the years and now I know how I need things to be done to honour my clients and my values.â€™ The Byron and Beyond Real Estate website contains many glowing references for Michele. Many of her former and current clients are wishing her well in her new venture. For example: â€˜Michele was an absolute pleasure to work with. She had a fresh approach to marketing our home and some

she always had plenty of time to discuss and keep us up to date. We never felt rushed and all the processes were explained. She went out of her way to assist me and answer questions in relation to the settlement of our next property. Michele has lived in this area for over 25 years and this really makes a difference. I know the family who purchased our home felt they could trust her and her knowledge of the area and the history. I wish Michele all the best with her new business Byron & Beyond Real Estate.â€™ RB, South Golden Beach.

Michele Jackson

great techniques, which enabled us to achieve a sale in 16 days! Unlike some agents, we felt we could trust her completely and everything was very transparent. She put a lot of energy into selling our property, open homes always ran over time if necessary, and

â€˜Some agents would at times promise you the world, giving you often an unrealistic and unachievable price to list your property, leaving you very disappointed at the end. Michele knows her market and is honest with it. She will advise you to list your property at a price that will be fair and most achievable. Throughout the selling process she will keep you informed of the response out there.

When she sold my house on Pacific St, New Brighton, in the middle of recession in late 2013 she put a fair value on the property to sell it and achieved that price pretty closely in a very tough market. Within the same recession around 2011 and while I was living in France, Michele managed to sell our three factories in Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay. Although the market was shocking, Michele always had in mind my best interest and kept an eye on the properties for me while on the market, thanks to Michele great negotiations skills and her can do â€“ no bullshit attitude. Enough said, I can highly recommend anybody to make Michele their first choice of selling agent I wish her the very best future in her new business Byron & Beyond Real Estate.â€™ Francoise CP The agency already has a number of listings on its easy-to-navigate site, www.byronandbeyondre.com.au.

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PEARCES CREEK $1,250,000 4

Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 10 acres

+ Character home with picturesque northern views to the Nightcap Ranges & cool valley breezes + Dairy baLls restored to self contained cottage. Sizeable shed. Double garage & storeroom + Fenced paddocks. 60m x 20m surfaced dressage arena. 4 stables & tack room. Ample water + Peaceful lifestyle, only 20 mins from Lennox/Ballina beaches, town centres & Byron hinterland

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800.4m2

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B Y R O N B AY | L I S M O R E | B A L L I N A

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â€œMalabar Holdingsâ€? Otherwise known as 22-30 Aults Road, UKI History in the making. Only 2nd time on market in 70 years. DA for a 4 lot rural subdivision. 900m to the village of UKI 45 mins to Gold Coast (airport) & Byron Bay 30 mins to Brunswick Heads and Kingscliff The village of Uki is signposted â€˜where the mountains touch the skyâ€™ and Malabar Holdings with its lush rolling hills and the natural amphitheatre setting, Wollumbin (Mt Warning, Twin Sisters, Mt Uki). Offered initially as one parcel on 2 titles with an area of 129.4413 hectares (ha) (as per DP). With approx. 1.8km River frontage to the Tweed River and a 265 Megalitre irrigation licence with extensive underground irrigation mains.

Approved subdivision for 4 proposed lots. All lots have river frontage. â€˘ Lot 1: 40 Ha approx. â€œHomesteadâ€? 4 Bed, 2 bath, 8 car, ducted air cond. gas ďŹ re place, studio+ 4 large farm sheds + 30m round and 30m x 30m square arenas. â€˘ Lot 2: 9.44 Ha approx. Vacant land with elevated dwelling entitlement and dam frontage. (Lot 2 auction after 8th Feb if parcel not sold as one) â€˘ Lot 3: 40 Ha approx. 4 bed, 1 bath, 2 car, air cond. and combustion ďŹ replace. â€˘ Lot 4: 40 Ha approx. Vacant land with elevated dwelling entitlement and dam frontage. There is no internet listing for this property so phone Mark today for an inspection

Mark Kinneally 0409 173009 (Inspections strictly by appointment) Sole Trader Licence Number 1053566

Coastal & Hinterland Sales

As a result of our marketing we have

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13 Kingsford Drive, Brunswick Heads Set on 808sqm, this tidy brick and tile home has plenty to offer. Perfect for a family, the practical layout makes for relaxed living and the big back yard has space for the trampoline or a pool if you want to add a touch a fun for the kids. Dual occ. potential.

36 Pine Avenue, Mullumbimby

Inspect By Appointment Price $775,000

The property is waiting for a magic touch. Well positioned on a flat corner block with two street accesses and fenced yard, you’ll find this retro home is practical and affordable. Located opposite the local soccer field within a comfortable stroll of town. Great value.

Todd Buckland 0408 966 421

2/2 Gara Court, Ocean Shores This gorgeous contemporary home is an elegant option for downsizers not willing to downgrade, and for young families wanting space without the big price tag. A sun-filled home in a great location a short walk to the shops and surrounded by nature.

Inspect By Appointment Price $759,000

Beautiful modern home desirably located in the Brunswick Village. No surface has been left untouched in the renovation of this stylish home. The huge backyard is a luxury, great for a pool and/or gardens. The ¼ acre also has proven development capabilities.

Todd Buckland 0408 966 421

Inspect By Appointment Price $680,000 Todd Buckland 0408 966 421

4 Teven Street, Brunswick Heads

Inspect By Appointment Price Expressions of Interest Todd Buckland 0408 966 421

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Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads

73 New Brighton Road, New Brighton

2 Player Parade, North Ocean Shores

FABULOUS HOME IN TIGHTLY HELD BEACHSIDE ENCLAVE

STYLISH, CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOME + GRANNY FLAT

This home oﬀers the complete package, just 500 metres level stroll from beautiful New Brighton beach! The huge American Barn-style shed, set at the rear of the 1012m2 block, oﬀers parking for two vehicles plus a large loft with potential to convert into a studio/guest accommodation (STCA) or it would be perfect for home business. The extensions, completed by the current owners, were designed by Parron & Phillip & completed to a high standard by quality tradesmen.

This uber-stylish, low maintenance lifestyle home, set on 796m2 block & Ideally located in a peaceful cul-de-sac within North Ocean Shores most desirable & sought-after enclave, was constructed by prominent builder, David Reid Homes. The excellent ﬂoorplan boasts individual zones for the privacy and enjoyment for all the family plus an approved granny ﬂat. There’s even a separate children’s & guest’s area incorporating two bedrooms, study, activity room, bathroom, separate toilet & its own entrance.

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Contact Agent By Appointment Julie-Ann Manahan LREA / Licensee/Principal / 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar / Area Sales Specialist / 0477 222 452

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By Appointment Julie-Ann Manahan LREA / Licensee/Principal / 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar / Area Sales Specialist / 0477 222 452

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8 Canowindra Court, South Golden Beach $1,150,000 to $1,170,000

62 New Brighton Road, New Brighton $1,300,000

• Coastal retreat with only 200 meters walk • KƵƚƐŝĚĞ ƵŶĚĞƌĐŽǀĞƌ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŵĞŶƚ ĂƌĞĂ to beach front ǁŝƚŚ ĂĚŽƌĂďůĞ ŬŝĚƐ ĐƵďďǇ ŚŽƵƐĞ • 4 year young home with high ceilings, • ϵϳϵŵϮ ĨƵůůǇ ĨĞŶĐĞĚ EŽƌƚŚ ĨĂĐŝŶŐ ďůŽĐŬ ǁŝƚŚ Ɵ ŵďĞƌ Ň ŽŽƌďŽĂƌĚƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƉůŝƚ ůĞǀĞů ĚĞƐŝŐŶ͕ Ϯ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ƉŽƚĞŶƟ Ăů͘ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂƐ ĂŶĚ Ă ƐůŽǁ ĐŽŵďƵƐƟ ŽŶ ƐƚŽǀĞ

• dŝŵďĞƌ ĐŽĂƐƚĂů ŽĂƐŝƐ ǁŝƚŚ Ϯ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂƐ • ϭϬϭϮŵϮ ďůŽĐŬ͕ ϮϬϬŵ ǁĂůŬ ƚŽ ƉƌŝƐƟ ŶĞ beachfront ĂŶĚ ϰ ƐƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵƐ • ϭϬϬŵ ǁĂůŬ ƚŽ EĞǁ ƌŝŐŚƚŽŶ ƌŝǀĞƌ͕ ĨĂƌŵĞƌƐ • >ŝŐŚƚ ĂŶĚ ďƌŝŐŚƚ ŽǀĞƌůŽŽŬŝŶŐ Ă ƚƌĂŶƋƵŝů ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͕ ĐĂĨĞ͕ ƐŚŽƉ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƌŬƐ ŶĂƚƵƌĞ ƌĞƐĞƌǀĞ͘

Michele Jackson 0407 906 301

20 Broadway Lane, Burringbar

$1,167,100

78 Howards Road, Burringbar $820,000

• ƵŶŝƋƵĞůǇ ƉŽƐŝƟ ŽŶĞĚ͕ ĐĞŶƚƌĂůůǇ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ůĂƌŐĞ • KŶůǇ ŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůͬǀŝůůĂŐĞ ǌŽŶŝŶŐ ƐŝƚĞ ŽĨ ƚŚŝƐ ϮϬϵϵŵϮ ďůŽĐŬ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŝƐ ƌŝƉĞ ĨŽƌ ƌĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ƐŝǌĞ ŝŶ ƚŽǁŶ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǀŝůůĂŐĞ ŽĨ ƵƌƌŝŶŐďĂƌ͘ • ϯϴŬŵ ĚƌŝǀĞ ƚŽ ǇƌŽŶ ĂǇ ĂŶĚ ϰϲŬŵ ƚŽ ĐĞƐ͕ ƚŽŝůĞƚ ĨĂĐŝůŝƚǇ͕ ůƵŶĐŚ ƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ŽŽůĂŶŐĂƩ Ă ŝƌƉŽƌƚ • Ϯ ǆ Žĸ ƵŶĚĞƌĐŽǀĞƌ ĂƌĞĂ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ Ϯϴϴ͘ϴŵϮ Michele Jackson 0407 906 301 2 1 1

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• WŝĐƚƵƌĞƐƋƵĞ Ň Ăƚ ƚŽ ŐĞŶƚůǇ ĞůĞǀĂƚĞĚ ϳ͘ϱ Eͬ • ϯ ďĂǇ ƐŚĞĚ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ĂĚĚŝƟ ŽŶĂů ƌŽŽŵ Θ ĨĂĐŝŶŐ ĂĐƌĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚƌĞĞ ůŝŶĞĚ ĨƌĞƐŚ ǁĂƚĞƌ ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ͘ ŽƵďůĞ ĐĂƌƉŽƌƚ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ creek ĐŽůĚ ƌŽŽŵ • ϯ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ŽƉĞŶ ƉůĂŶ ŚŽŵĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƐŽůĂƌ • KƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉ ĂŶĚ ďƵŝůĚ ƉĂŶĞůƐ ĂŶĚ ǁŽŽĚ Į ƌĞ ǇŽƵƌ ĚƌĞĂŵ ŚŽŵĞ Michele Jackson 0407 906 301 3 2 5

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Would you love to have:

• Your own yoga school? • Clinic or health-related practice? • Beautiful and inspiring home

Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $249,000

Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $379,000

North Star Resort – Hastings Point

Cobaki Broadwater – Tweed Heads West

in a lovely seaside location?

• Your very own tower?

Tasmania’s Northwest Coast has the cleanest air in the world, a healthful mild climate with no extremes and you can be in the Melbourne CBD in 2 hours. What would $865,000 buy you in Byron or Sydney? With old Saint David’s you get charm, quality and: • 400 sq m ﬂoor area • 2,000 sq m block • 4 bay garage/workshop • Proven ability to earn an income doing what you love!

Any questions at all, phone Mark for a chat – 0400 883 299

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Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $300,000

Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $232,000

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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Billinudgel 209 The Pocket Road

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Brunswick Heads Shop 6/16 The Terrace

Tree change or Sea Change, why not have both? Less than 5 minutes from the beach is this amazingly clean 60 acres, with a house, dairy, chook pen, running creek and a spring feed dam at the back, great views from the back paddocks. The property offers a lot of potential now, after taking a look over the rural strategy! Subject to council approvals, you could build up to 12 one bedroom units, The cash cow? Wow.

1107m2

Price $1,750,000 View Contact Agent Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795

• 47.94m2 Internal Space • Blue chip location • Secure tenant with lease & options • The Terrace location, Brunswick Heads • Park & river views • Motivated seller

LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177

Price $632,000 View Contact Agent Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795

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CHEAP! CHEAP! CHEAP! Ocean Shores 8 Arika Avenue

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• Cheapest block of land in Ocean Shores • Large, 1107m2 elevated • Cul-de-sac location • Driveway and landscaping established • Great building site • Short walk to Brunswick Heads PRICED TO SELL AT $255,000

MUST BE SOLD - OWNERS HAVE BOUGHT ELSEWHERE • 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms • High ceilings | light, bright & airy • Great block for dual occ.| Outlook over the Nature Reserve • Short stroll to the river for a private swim • 727m2 block PRICED TO SELL | FOR COMPARABLE SALES IN TOWN

• 3 bedrooms with ensuite • Separate 1 Bedroom flat • Polished timber floors • Modern kitchen with stone benches • Outdoor area, manicured grounds • 759m2 could suit affordable housing STCA Lots more to offer and located in a very quiet private street some say the safest & friendliest street in Brunswick Heads.

Positioned high on the hill with ocean views this neat and tidy brick and tile home has plenty to offer. The flexible layout of the floorplan allows you to enjoy as a family home and also has plenty of living areas to enjoy some time to yourself. The spacious kitchen is light and bright and offers plenty of cupboard space and enough room for a dishwasher.

Price $255,000 View Contact Agent Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795

Price $1,225,000–$1,280,000 View Contact Agent Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795

Price $1,400,000 – $1,450,000 View Contact Agent Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795

Price $780,000 View Contact Agent Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795

LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177

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Approved Dual Occupancy 119 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores 4

11 Shelley Drive, Byron Bay 138 Ophir Glen Road, Burringbar $750,000 Expressions of Interest $ 750.000 - $ 790.000 3 1 1 3 2 2

Council approved dual occupancy with construction certificate for the second house. The existing 2 storey home is a great starting point with heaps of room for a family. Polished timber floors upstairs. Open plan living dining with lots or light and cross flow for breezes. The downstairs has loads of room and potential with a second bathroom and large storage rooms. The approved plans are for a modern 4 bedroom home which will have elevation, privacy and perfect north aspect. Th is is a rare low-risk project for anyone from the experienced developer to a first timer with all the guess work taken care of.

Inspect: By appointment Contact: Todd Buckland 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate

Tropical Family Oasis 9 Robin Street, South Golden Beach

Magical Oasis in Prime Location Burringbar Hideaway

Be restored by the abundance of nature in this tropical oasis. Comfortable, character filled 3 bedroom home close to the buzz of Byron’s restaurants, cafes, lighthouse and markets. The kitchen has a breakfast bar, gas cook top and a dishwasher plus a spot for casual eating. Living room opening through sliding doors to the dining area. All bedrooms have ceiling fans, bedrooms 2 and 3 also have built-ins. The funky bathroom has a twin open shower, vanity, heated towel rail and separate toilet. Large creative studio space with ceiling fan and the 2nd bathroom. There are plenty of options for entertainment & relaxation with a covered alfresco area and front patio. Stay cool in the warmer months by jumping in the large in-ground saltwater pool. Relax in privacy with the sensation of nobody else around with the backdrop of lush green, majestic palm trees, citrus and orchids. Start living your dream in this patch of paradise and still be an easy walk to the wonderful Roadhouse and General Cafe, schools and beaches. Inspect by appointment Open: Contact: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 Katrina Beohm Real Estate

Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Car: 2

Open: Saturday 11 - 11.45am Price Guide: $1,000,000 to $1,100,000 Just 200m from the pristine beach in a quaint village locale. This property features two separate spacious living areas, beautiful timber floors, white timber tongue and groove walls and ceilings, recycled timber doors and leadlight windows. A beautifully built home overflowing with character makes this property a must to inspect. Agent interest. • 3 good sized bedrooms, all w/BIR, master with ensuite • Large kitchen and Art Deco style bathrooms • Separate studio for guests or ideal for running home office or business space • Over sized double garage with workshop or room for trailer • Large north facing entertainers deck • 2 x 5000 litre rainwater tanks and town water & 2kW solar panels

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Located just 5 minutes from the township of Burringbar, this gorgeous 7 acre organic farm with its spring fed creek is easy to fall in love with. If privacy is important to you combined with an easy manageable size of land then you need to look no further. • NBN Broadband & Telstra mobile signal • Solar hot water, 2 years old • Spring fed creek and pond • Separate laundry, two toilets • Space for a Granny Flat (STCA) • Reverse Cycle A/C, combustion stove • Dishwasher, gas cooking • Double Carport • Concrete rain water tank + pump • Beautifully landscaped gardens • 30 min to Byron Bay or Tweed Heads and 15 minutes to beach Open: Sat 22.Dec 10.00 – 12.00 Contact: Jorg 0438 805 806 ForSaleByOwner

BroomsPoint Darling Head 72 Road Road 260Ocean Sutherland

A Coastal Retreat so Very Close to You Escaping A private the waterfront crowds is reserve on everyone’s area of grandYou proportions with picturesque. mind. will be able to do it, with ease, once the PacificBalmoral highway upPositioned between grade is complete, anticipated within r Taronga Zoo and nearby to Military 18 months. Buy before this Beachside Road, boutique and shop shopping, Village is too easily accessible. The public transport numerous schools price is right now. this is a true Sydney harbour lifestyle This is a fabulous cottage, ideal for the property with a fantastic harbour family beach holiday at Brooms Head. view.

Zoned reverse cycle air conditioning

For Sale $830,000 $345,000 View By $345,000 Appointment Auction www.ljhooker.com/KJ5F6G For Lease $345,000 View Saturday 11 to 11.45am ljhooker.com/A2H2G

Jane Citizen 0411 539 027 Clark Kent 0415 390 270 Ken Giese 0429 450006 Double Bay 02 1234 5678 LJ Hooker Maclean 66452222 229 River Street

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595 The Pocket Road, Billinudgel 78 Howards Road, Burringbar $1,190,000 – $1,290,000 Sale Price: $820,000 3 1 2 3 2 5

Blended families & will making Common issues that arise when making a will are:

A beautiful 30 acres with organic certification just 10 minutes to the beach. For the most part, the property is flat and useable and is suitably fenced for cattle and goats. A substantial section of Marshalls Creek complete with swimming hole runs permanently thought the front of the property and adjacent to a finger lime orchard with 100+ trees. The modest sized home is perched ideally overlooking the farm with north aspect and elevation for breathtaking views of The Pocket Valley. Currently let for $500/week, the home has timber floors and a full-length veranda facing out to the view. Other improvements include a separate double garage, a four-bay farm shed and approximately 70,000l of water storage. An ideal Byron Shire location just 8 minutes to Brunswick Heads, 20 minutes to Byron Bay to 30 minutes to Coolangatta airport.

Feeling like a surf? Located only 10 minutes drive to beaches! Nestled in a quiet valley is N/E facing 7.5 acres bordered by freshwater creek, with hardwood timber ridgeline, plenty of room for ponies, chooks and a vege patch, this is a beautiful rural lifestyle not to be missed. On the land is a 3 bedroom home complemented by 20KVA solar panels feeding back into the grid to slow the power bills plus wood fire for the chilly nights. Entertaining is a breeze with the undercover area accessible from the kitchen, perfect for the weekend BBQ. An additional large 3 bay shed with further room/bathroom upstairs perfect for your guests. The land is fenced and is privately nestled from the road and neighbours with a favourable zoning. Burringbar is a community minded village filled with families and is a hub of entertainment in the area.

Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Todd Buckland 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate

Open: Inspection by appointment Contact: Michele Jackson 0407 906 301 Byron & Beyond Real Estate

1. How to leave your estate to your spouse and prevent children or step-children from making a claim on your estate; 2. How to leave your estate (predominantly to your spouse) while ensuring your children will benefit on the death of your spouse. It’s been years since the attitude of, “it’s my stuff, I can leave it to whomever I like” has been acceptable. The duty to ‘adequately’ provide for your beneficiaries must be given very careful consideration if you want to minimise the risk of a Family Provision Claim against your estate. Leaving children a ‘token amount’ does not prevent them from making a claim on your estate. Sometimes this can be like ‘waving a red flag’ in front of a bull. Family Provision Claims can be expensive, stressful, antagonistic and disappointing, and costs are often borne by the estate. Do you need to review your current Will?

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• 140 Broken Head Rd, Newrybar. Sat 10–10.30am • 34 Killen Falls Drive, Tintenbar. Sat 10–10.30am • 35 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 32 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 20 Campbell Street, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am • 2/92 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 26 Cavvanbah Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 35 Station Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 12–12.30pm • 3 Poinciana St, Mullumbimby. Sat 12–12.30pm • 354 Upper Wilsons Creek Rd, Upper Wilsons Creek. Sat 12–12.30pm

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• 25 Tongarra Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 1/18–20 Paterson Ln, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 58 Parkway Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 10–10.30am • 13/136 Old Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay. Sat • • • • • • • •

10–10.30am 34 Killen Falls Drive, Tintenbar. Sat 10–10.30am 35 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am 119 Station Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am 21 Aloota Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am 2/21–25 Cemetery Rd, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am 275 James Gibson Road, Clunes. Sat 11.30–12pm 35 Station Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 12–12.30pm 32 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 1–1.30pm

For Sale By Agent • 18a Stuart St, Mullumbimby Sat 9.15–10am

McGrath Byron Bay • 34a Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Thu 4–4.30pm • 11/3 Sallywattle Dr, Suffolk Park. Thu 5–5.30pm

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New Listing Byron Bay First National • 25 Tongarra Drive, Ocean Shores. $895,000 • 119 Station Street, Mullumbimby. $795,000–$850,000

• 3 Poinciana Street, Mullumbimby. $1.5–$1.65m • 26 Oakland Court, Byron Bay. $1.2–$1.3m • 20 Campbell St, Bangalow. $650,000–$700,000 • 35 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay • 38 Myocum Downs Drive, Myocum. $1.6m–$1.75m

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......................................... 70 Building Trades ................................................... 70 Bush Regen & Weed Control .............................. 71 Carpet Cleaning .................................................. 71 Chimney Sweeping ............................................. 71 Chiropractic......................................................... 71 Cleaning .............................................................. 71 Computer Services ............................................. 71 Concreting & Paving ........................................... 71 Decks, Patios & Extensions ................................ 71 Dentists ............................................................... 71 Design & Drafting ............................................... 71 Driveway Maintenance ...................................... 71 Earthmoving & Excavation ................................ 71 Electricians .......................................................... 72 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SKILLED CARPENTRY. Craftsmanship, functionality & enduring qual. Lic. 300912C ....0432 065277

Window Cleaning Professionals

P/L

Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 15 yearsâ€™ local experience. Free property assessments and quotes.Â

CARPET CLEANING

Quality Exterior Refinishing

TLC

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

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE.......................................................................66851264 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby .............................................................66842644

BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448 DRAFTING + MODELLING SERVICES Infrastructure, residential and commercial .......0424 020670

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE 20 Year+s Exp.

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

Full Circle

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fullcirclerefinishing.com

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

)UHH 4XRWH â€“ &DOO 1RZ

Professional Cleaning Services

Blue Sky

Holiday lets and Airbnb, residential homes and end of lease cleans, bond cleans, builders cleans etc. Friendly reliable and trustworthy local service.

Jai â€“ 0467 482 948

PACIFIC BITUMEN 4 Hot Bitumen Seal 4 Driveway Construction 4 All Base Work 4 Pothole Repairs

Sanctuary Services Local, home and hosting support services:

CALL

0423 877 102

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

cleaning, bookings, linen, restocking, listing management and property management. Flexible to your needs and requirements

kylie-anne@sanctuaryservices.com.au 0410 630 042

Byrne Civil

Professional BBQ & oven cleaning Residential homes, commercial, holiday lets, Airbnb. Also offering regular maintenance service. Fully insured. Call Tobias for a free quote.

0488 762 329

tobias@thebbqcleaner.com.au

APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au......................... Nathan 0412 926441 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning

Truck Mounted Machine

BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766

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

email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable â€˘ Friendly â€˘ Professional â€˘ Fully Insured â€˘ Free Quotes â€˘ Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated â€˘ Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

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

WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns - bindii weeds .....................................................0418 110714

DENTISTS

BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

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

DESIGN & DRAFTING

BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420

BUILDERS SKILLS, carpenters rates. 25 years exp. Lic No. R84001. Ph Greg .................0422 069632

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

www.byroneco.com.au

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

CARPENTER. Insured & qualified. Homes, extensions, decks, free quotes. Lic 231104C..0431 674377

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

DETAILED STEAM CLEANING Natural products. Bathrooms, kitchens, spring cleans .0410 723601 BEYOND CLEANING GROUP Quality focused. Brunswick to Ballina from $39.60ph .....0451 102239

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey

0409 799 909

BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905 HOLIDAY CLEANERS AVAILABLE NOW! Domestic, AirBnB, last-minute. Local, exp & reliable .0421 360961 BOND CLEANING Ph......................................................................................................0421 360961

various implements available for limited access projects

CHIROPRACTIC

AIR B+B MANAGEMENT. cleaning, hosting, laundry + re-stock .................................0457 575900

COMPUTER SERVICES

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE

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

Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

â€˘ Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne â€˘ Excavator 5 to 21 tonne â€˘ Positrack loader augers 150 to 600mm & rock grab â€˘ Driveways â€˘ Roads â€˘ Acreage clearing â€˘ House pads â€˘ Drainage â€˘ Carparks â€˘ Bush rocks â€˘ Rock walls â€˘ Competitive rates

WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage & chiropractic. 110 Dalley St .....................................66841028 BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159

CLEANING

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift

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

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

â€“ nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations

0427 663 678 / 0410 056 228

0431 122 057 Personal tech support for bamboozled ed bip bipeds

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

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MOBILE COMPUTER SUPPORT Home & business workrightcomputersupport.com.au 0422 804449

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

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BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111 RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335

CONCRETING & PAVING

SALISBURY CONCRETING

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

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

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

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283

5.5 Tonne Excavator, Positrack Loader & 12 Tonne Tipper â€˘ Driveways â€˘ Landscaping â€˘ Rock walls â€˘ House & shed sites

Lic.136717c

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

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

Luke Jarrett â€“ 0431 329 630 Follow us on

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

FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic No. 310498C. Ph Andrew ..................0401 968173 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 ADVANCED CONCRETE POLISHING Grind & seal, polished concrete. Shane ................0419 961708 BEAU JARDIN 1.8 tonne excavator & 3 tonne tip truck .................................................0417 054443

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ELECTRICIANS

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 24 HOUR SERVICE

Free Delivery

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

Lic: 154293c

0439 624 945

GAS SUPPLIERS

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS

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

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

Acreage Mowing Specialist $75/hr Contact Vadi: 0404 978 383

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

THE BYRON BAY GARDEN & LANDSCAPING COMPANY Structural Landscaping

Lic. 211410C

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

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

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

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd

• 24/7 Emergency • Residential, Commercial • Level 2

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

1800 763 911 | 0417 415 474 COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173

20 years experience in residential & acreage care

Caring for all your garden needs

Mowing, Brushcutting, Hedge trimming.

Michael 0497 842 442

Fully insured

JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705

Prestige Acreage Care

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

Byron Bay hinterland and surrounds

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

0490 149 067

Acreage mowing • Brush cutting Care taking / Management Rubbish removal • Tree removal prestigeacreagecare.com

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

FENCING

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256

HANDYPERSONS A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, gardens, painting, odd jobs etc ...........0427 110953

MC’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Exp. painter, home repairs, odd jobs. Great rates............0412 559509 BUILDER SKILLS, carpenters rates. 25 yrs exp. Lic No. R84001. Ph Greg.......................0422 069632 CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Greg’s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595 BUILDER SKILLS carpenters rates. 25 years exp. Lic No. R84001...................................0422 069632 AAA HOME MAINTENANCE Handyman, painting decks, lawns, insured, reliable ........0434 705506 ALL BUILDING TRADES carpentry, fencing, landscaping, lawns. Free quotes. .............0415 454476

RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

Lic no. 141097C

ELECTRIC BOOGALOO

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

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

0414 905 900

BYRON GLASS & ALUMINIUM Home, Shop & Office. 24 hr/7 days. Lic 313329C ..............66808123

0434 329 111

0458 267 777

Lic No: 143433C | ACRS Master Cabler A017916

Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing

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

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

Suffolk Park

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801

6685 8588

HEALTH • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St...............................66841511

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697

MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MALI’S Therapeutic Chinese Massage Service. In & out calls ..............................................66841790

HIRE

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

LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, tree maintenance.....................0402 487213 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 PAUL’S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228

INTERIOR DECORATING

A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552

EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR DECORATING NEEDS ..........................................................0457 575900

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

GARAGE DOORS

THE BURBS MOWING All suburban mowing. Andrew .................................................0431 248888

IRONING

BYRON BAY BRUSH CUTTING Acreage mowing, garden detailing, insured. Gyan .........0402 728207 BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109

THE IRONING LADY www.TheIroningLadyByronBay.com.au Angela ...........................0414 719680

KITCHENS

A1 Property Maintenance: Koala habitats, brushcutting, lawns & Clean Ups. Ph Ocaz ..0412 469109 LAWN MOWING Mullum, Bruns, Ocean Shores. Call Mark ............................................0437 343348 RICK’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, pool service ...0424 805660

Driftwood Cabinetry

Weeding, Brushcutting, Hedging. Sml-med tree pruning/removal. Gutter clean. Brenda ..0406 684771

0422 454 876

GARDEN DESIGN

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GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689

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YVES DE WILDE

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

BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES Dip. Lscape Des & Hort. Ryde College Lic 39791..66845035 or 0414 842602

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

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

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

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

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

LANDSCAPING

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

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landscaping supplies

ABN 31 490 733 798 LIC 203196C

Painting & Decorating

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

Accredited

0266 804555

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

PROFESSIONAL PICTURE HANGING, also display of art and objects Phone Lenny .....0407 031294

PLASTERING

Mark Wopling

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1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

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BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING. 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ........................ 6680 3444

24 years experience

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

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FRANKLIN PAINTING Interior Exterior free quotes. Lic. 55696 .....................................0413 643572 SUNRISE PLASTERING. No job too small. Renovations + patchworks. Gtd sat. Free quote ....0418 992001

LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 IPS PTY LTD Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing, decks & design Lic 290231C ...0437 819087

PEST CONTROL

GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos, 40yrs exp. Dave......0457 117654

LAUNDRY

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

FAST TURNAROUND â€“ AIR BNB

â€˘ Targeted treatments for all pests with â€œno sprayâ€? cockroach treatments â€˘ If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

â€˘ Self serve / service wash â€˘ New front loaders & dryers â€˘ Domestic & commercial services

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

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

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NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 0429 805 081 20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

OPEN EVERY DAY

Licence No. 207479C

PLUMBERS

LAUNDRY SERVICES

02 6681 6555

LIGHTING

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

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

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

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

BYRON GREEN LIGHTS LED garden lighting specialist, free on-site visits ....................0422 267313

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

LOCKSMITH

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

MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair .............0412 764148 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ€Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â€Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

OSTEOPATHY

OSTEOPATHY 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

PHONES & COMMUNICATION

I LOVE PLUMBING. All plumbing. All areas. Ph Steve. Lic 148904C ..............................0412 916140 IWIRE ANTENNAS David Levine FAST Service Antenna Repairs and Replacements ......0402 022111 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining & gas fit. Free quotes ...0408 665672

PHOTOGRAPHY

Tree Faerie Fotos

Professional â€˘ Commercial â€˘ Personal

PAINTING

30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

â€˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required

www.treefaeriefotos.com â€˘ 0417 427 518

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

BYRON BAY

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

0438 784 226 â€˘ 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

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

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au .................................66843633

REMOVALISTS

Andyâ€™s Move & More

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

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

Kim Snellgrove, Cally Oâ€™Hara ................................................................................................66872330

Calls always returned

PHYSIOTHERAPY

0429 149 533 Est 2006

NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288

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

ANTHONY Dâ€™ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ€™bah 66723818

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

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

6681 4912 / 0409 917646

OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge, Steve Clifford.......66803499

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SOLAR INSTALLATION Pioneers of the solar industry

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228

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

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

Electric Lic 124600c

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

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SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161

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The expert in solar efďŹ ciency

Call 1300 18 20 50

BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797

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

Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

0434 391 855

Lifeâ€™s Good with Solar

Juno Energy is your local authorised LG energy specialist offering solar and battery solutions for yourÂ business & home

Patrick - 0425 256 802

www.byronbaycontainerstorage.com.au

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

LONG + SHORT TERM CONTAINERS FOR HIRE

OUT ON A LIMB www.outonalimbtreeservices.wordpress.com Call Lucas ............0402 191316 HART TREE SERVICES 18â€? chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding, cherry . 66849137 or 0427347380 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES

Andrew ...................0412 558890

Happy to help.

UPHOLSTERY

0434 391 855

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

MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813

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

BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999

VALUERS

ROOFING

BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD regâ€™d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010 SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP - Valuation, Advisory & Asset M/ment. Specialists in: Residential,

DOMESTIC â€˘ INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

Rural, Commercial & Industrial. www.simsonproperty.com.au..........0400 134562 or 0427 220976

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

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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

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

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

SWIMMING POOLS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772

(opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

ff Drop owashing steel, es and h c a m in ers dry

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

TILING

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Lic 312643C

SEPTIC SYSTEMS Home sewage solutions Commercial wastewater treatment Rainwater tanks concrete and plastic

Sales Installation Service

Northern Rivers Pty Ltd

0418 754 149 â€˘ 07 5523 9930

â€˘ plumbing.td@bigpond.com

â€˘ 1300 Taylex â€˘ www.talex.com.au

TRINE SOLUTIONS Local waste specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C .. 0407 439805 NEWT Environmental Wastewater Treatment. Design, upgrades, maint & intall. Lic 207479C . 0429 805081

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

74 The Byron Shire Echo 'Ä•ÄˆÄ•Ĺ”Ä‡Ä•Ĺż Ç¨Ç°Ç˝ ÇŠÇ§Ç¨ÇŻ

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

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

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

FREfoEr all

for home, commercial and rural properties

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

A1 RUBBISH REMOVAL & TIP RUNS 4.5m2 trailer, reliable ......................................0413 289443 BEAU JARDIN. Swimming pool plans. Organise & co-ordinate with council.................0417 054443

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP

The Water Filter Experts

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

TIPPER HIRE avail for rubbish removal & tip runs. Jono................................................0412 871438 RUBBISH REMOVALS & TIP TRUCK HIRE Free quotes and same day service .............0451 079060

WATER FILTERS

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

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

WINTER SPECIAL:

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IN IN H

Water puriďŹ cation systems Rainwater Filters Fridge water ďŹ lters

$399

FULLY INSTALLED IN YOUR HOME

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

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

WEB DESIGN SERVICES WEB DESIGN, SEO, Online marketing, Graphic Design ......................................................66846128

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

WELDING

TREE SERVICES

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

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

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

The Fully Insured Professionals

â€˘ Stump Grinding â€˘ Bobcat â€˘ Cherrypicker â€˘ Crane Truck â€˘ 18â€? Chipper Mark Linder QualiďŹ ed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

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

North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au

Classifieds

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

INDEX Birthdays ................................ 77 Business For Sale ................. 76 Childcare................................ 75

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

Death Notices ........................ 77

PHONE ADS

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

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Ads may be taken by phone on

For Sale ................................. 76 Garage Sales......................... 76 Halls For Hire......................... 76

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

Health Notices ....................... 76

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

Items Under $100 .................. 76 Motor Vehicles ....................... 76 Musical Notes ........................ 76 Only Adults ............................ 77 Pets ........................................ 77

Short Term Accommodation .. 76 Social Escorts........................ 77 To Lease ................................ 76 To Let ..................................... 76 Tradework .............................. 76 Tree Services ......................... 76 Tuition .................................... 76 Wanted .................................. 76 Work Wanted ......................... 76

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

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

THE BYRON SHIRE

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

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

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

These prices include GST.

netdaily

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

Professional Services ............ 75

Share Accommodation .......... 76

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

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

Positions Vacant .................... 76

Public Notices ........................ 75

RATES & PAYMENT

EMAIL ADS

In Memoriam.......................... 77

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

XMAS SPECIAL DEADLINES The Echo will be: OPEN: Monday 24 December (classie deadline 12pm) CLOSED: Tuesday 25 December CLOSED: Wednesday 26 December Next paper distributed: Thurs 27 Dec OPEN: Monday 31 Dec (classie deadline 12pm) CLOSED: Tuesday 1 January New Year paper distributed Wed 2 Jan. E: classiﬁeds@echo.net.au - line ads E: adcopy@echo.net.au - display ads Ph: 0266841777 when we’re open! KIDS YOGA, ART & HORSERIDING SUMMER CAMPS Thurs 20th, Fri 21st, Jan 3rd & 4th and 9th & 11th. 9am – 12 noon. Ages 6 – 12. $75, unique experience, small groups. FB Apple Tree Stables. 0499820291

STARLIGHT FESTIVAL THUR 3rd - SUN 6th JANUARY A&I HALL BANGALOW Ignite your spirit & nourish your soul. YOGA ALL DAY

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BYRON TWILIGHT MARKET Every Saturday 4 – 9 pm

TWO FOR

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

ALL JUST $10 EACH Available from The Echo office reception

Osho 3 day Meditation camp Friday 28th, Sat 29th Sunday 30th Dec. 8am Silent Dynamic meditation Osho’s active meditations during the day Osho Kundalini Meditation 4.30 Osho Evening Meditation 6.pm. Osho Satsang Sunday 9am

RAILWAY PARK, BYRON BAY

www.byroncentre.com.au

Ethical Kids Store

POP UP SHOP @ Clem’s Cargo Open 7 days 10am - 4pm Ph Kali 0415 671 496 38 Tweed St, Brunz

Call Shahido to book in for camp.

WORKSHOPS & TALKS

PSYCHICS & TAROT

COSTUME HIRE, PROPS, SUITS & ACCESSORIES Open Thurs 4–6.30pm, Sat 10.30am–1pm or by appointment

LOCALS TICKETS & PROGRAM : STARLIGHTFESTIVAL.COM.AU

CHILDCARE

6688 2494

SHAMANIC JOURNEYS

TAYLORS PROPS 1 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Phone 6684 2978

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

PROF. SERVICES

DENTURES

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

HEALTH & HEALING WEEKLY CLASS TIMETABLE MONDAY

THURSDAY BRUNSWICK HEADS 8.30-10am: QIGONG 8.30-10.30am: TAI CHI

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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Alignment, Relaxation, Meditation

Breathing, Awareness, Self-healing

9.30-11am: 9.15-10.15am: YOGALATES WITH 9.30-11am: YOGALATES BARRE FUSION WEIGHTS 4.30-5.30pm: GENTLE 6-7.15pm: YIN YOGA 5.30-6.45pm: 6-7.30pm: YOGALATES GENTLE VINYASA

6.30-7.30am: BARRE FUSION

8-9.30am: SIGNATURE YOGALATES 10-11am: PILATES ALIGN

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6.30am: VINYASA 8am: HATHA 10am: GENTLE YOGA

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6.30am: VINYASA 8am: HATHA 10am: HATHA VINYASA 5.30pm: YIN

8am: HATHA VINYASA 10am: GENTLE YOGA

2b, 144 Jonson St, Byron

6:30am/pm: VINYASA

6:30am, 4pm: VINYASA

6:30am: VINYASA 8am: BARRE 9:30am: VINYASA 5:30pm: CORE & INVERSIONS

8am: PILATES 9:30am: VINYASA

ph: 0400 558 181 info@shirshamarie.com www.shirshamarie.com

BANGALOW CLASS TIMES DISPLAYED YOGALATES.COM.AU

04032 669 17 sattvayogabyron.com.au

0405 175 105

THE BYRON SHIRE

WEDNESDAY BANGALOW 8.30-10am: QIGONG 6-8pm: TAI CHI

SOFT-STYLE MARTIAL ART

ENQUIRIES BOOKINGS

Yoga Pilates Yogalates Barre

TUESDAY MULLUMBIMBY 8.30-10am: QIGONG

AWARENESS IN MOVEMENT 6.30-7.30am: BARRE FUSION 9.30-11am: YIN YANG

6.30-7.30am: YOGALATES

CORE SLIDERS

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8am: RESTORATIVE 12pm: BARRE 4pm: PILATES 5:15pm: BARRE

8am: PILATES 12pm: RESTORATIVE 4pm: VINYASA 5:15pm: BARRE

62 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby 1800 941 052 info@rainbowCentre. com.au www.rainbowcentre. com.au FB: ourrainbowcentre Insta: The.Rainbow.Centre

9.30-11am: YIN YOGA 7-8am: PILATES 9.30-11am: RAINBOW 9.30-11am: KIDS YOGA RAINBOW YOGA 12.30-1.30am: VINYASA 4-5pm: RAINBOW 4-5pm: RAINBOW KIDS YOGA FAMILY YOGA 5.30-7pm: YIN YOGA 5.30-7pm: 7-9pm: REBIRTHING ELEMENTAL VINYASA 6-7.30pm: RAINBOW YOGA BREATHWORK

8am: PILATES 9:30am: VINYASA 5:15pm: PILATES 6:30pm: YIN

7-8am: ELEMENTAL VINYASA

8-9am: OSHO MEDITATION 9.30-11am: RISE! DANCE 12.30-1.30pm: YIN YOGA 5.30-7pm: E-MOTION YOGA

6-7pm: RAINBOW YOGA 7.30-9pm: TANTRA DANCE

7.30-9pm: QI GONG

8am: PILATES 12pm: PILATES 5:15pm: BARRE 6:30pm: YIN

7-8am: YOGA TRANCE DANCE 9.30-11am: FIT FLOW FLY YOGA 12.30-1.30pm: CHAKRA YOGA 4-5pm: VINYASA 4-5pm: KIDS YOGA 5.30-7pm: YIN YOGA

7-8am: VINYASA YOGA 9.30-11am: MEDITATION 9.30-11am: RAINBOW

9.30-10.30am: RAINBOW FAMILY YOGA 11-12.30pm: ACRO KIDS YOGA 12.30-1.30pm: PILATES YOGA 10am-1pm: 5.30-6.30pm: SUMMER SOLSTICE FAMILY BIODANZA CEREMONY “CELEBRATE LIFE”

SUNDAY / EVENTS CLASSES SESSIONS WORKSHOPS RETREATS

The only studio in Byron overlooking the ocean! Massage service from 12pm Monday to Saturday

9:30am: VINYASA 5:15pm: RESTORATIVE

CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS & BOXING DAY

Fill your classes now! For information email adcopy@echo.net.au

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

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Classifieds

For North Coast news online visit

HEALTH

Study Kinesiology

Laura-Doe is back, offering empowering sexual counselling in person or via Skype. Email consult@lauradoe.com to book a free initial chat

With Parijat Wismer FMAKA. Free intro Byron, Wed 30 Jan, 6pm Tweed Heads Wed 23 Jan, 6pm Accred Diploma in Byron HLT 52415. Byron Kinesiology Centre / KSA www.wellness.net.au – 66857991

COLONICS

that you want to be living! Resolve blockages with a practitioner who balances physical, mental, emotional and spiritual elements in conjunction with each other, ﬁnding the root causes of any problems and clearing them. Kinesiology North Coast Ph 0403125506 Registered practitioner. www.kinesiologynorthcoast.com.au

COUPLES COUNSELLING For couples by a couple Ph 1800 826 872 oztantra.com HEALING BODYWORK 25 YEARS EXP Restorative, Remedial, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Lymphatic, Scenar Therapy, Trigger Pts, Spinal Massage; specialising in necks, Facial Harmony & Anti Aging Facials, Counselling & Essences. Tiana 0401875725 – byroncloud9.com

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

HALL 37 Marvell St, Byron Bay from $20ph. Kitchen, conference/workshop space. Ph 0412665985 or 0468453344

Now at

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

BAN THAI 10 Years Experience

0488 609 774

The last 5 Years in Byron Bay

0478 654 405

bookings@mullumcivic.com

17 Ruskin St, Byron Bay

SUZANNE BOURCHIER psychologist 02 6685 5670

LIMITLESS Kinesiology | Byron Bay Paula Wickham Experienced Kinesiologist & Naturopath Clearing old programs Igniting your true potential

0413 192 424 paulawickham@msn.com

Yin Yoga with Kim

By the ocean 5:30pm Fridays Byron Surf Club ALL WELCOME Just turn up or call 0405 452 496

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

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

Call today 6680 2630 27 years experience.

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

TREE SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0431721073

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

GUITARS, RECORDS, HI FI valiantmusic.com.au 66851005

BAMBOO PLY

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

TRADEWORK

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays Do you have a gay or lesbian family member: son, daughter, cousin, niece, nephew, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, parent – or perhaps a friend?

for you!

We oﬀer educational resources, one-to-one support, referrals, and social gatherings. You can ﬁnd out more about PFLAG Northern Rivers on

facebook.com/groups/PFLAG.NR

If you need us, or wish to join us, we’d love to hear from you! PFLAG Northern Rivers is a local chapter of the nationwide and international PFLAG organisation supporting Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.

BANGALOW BUSH ROCK for sale. Good quality $400 a load. 0402061110

3 VICTA 2 stroke push mowers, 2 ok, 1 90%, $100 the lot. 0431639862 66845407

TREE SERVICES

CANOE 3-person Fibreglass plus 2.3HP outboard. $650. Ph John 66801540 after 7.30pm please

BEANBAG REFILL polystyrene beads approx 300L $45 ono. Ph 0409579671

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 364 852

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

Mulch Supplies

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227

76 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ Ǩǰǽ ǩǧǨǯ

BUSINESS FOR SALE

LAWNMOWING business. Areas: O.Shores, Bruns, Mullum. Long established. $25,000 incl P&E.

0411 172 089 SHORT TERM ACCOM.

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511 DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS Available from The Echo reception: Between Dark and Dark, a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of a chess player; Heresy, an historical novel. ALL JUST $10 each.

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

EXPANSIVE OCEAN VIEWS trees, space, priv 2br luxury f-furn, huge deck BBQ WiFi, laundry, off-street covered parking $400pw all inclus, short term ok, n/s, d/f, dog OK. Ph 0423222518

SHARE ACCOM. MYOCUM Fully furn caravan, with room for yoga, $185pw inclusive. Has internet/ TV and a lovely outlook. 0458179026

EXPANSIVE OCEAN VIEWS trees, space, priv 2br luxury f-furn, huge deck BBQ WiFi, laundry, off-street covered parking $400pw all inclus, short term ok, n/s, d/f, dog OK. Ph 0423222518

TO LET

0467 382 010 enquiries@pﬂag-nr.org

ITEMS UNDER $100

TREE SERVICES

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403

BRUNS HDS f-f, n/s, mature age wkg, s/ term considered $200pw. 0418619633

FOR SALE

NICK HART

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

OCEAN SHORES large room avail in large quiet, peaceful beautiful 5br home with one other. Professional or full time worker preferred. $280pw inc bills. Short term – approx 3 months. Sorry no pets, kids or couples. Ph 0412732465

PFLAG is a support and resources group

Traditional Thai Massage

…feel the difference

Nick Andrews 0439 849 332

COMPOST TOILETS

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

MAEW

TWO WINGS PSYCHOLOGY

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

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

HALLS FOR HIRE

HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886

HYPNOSIS & EFT

FREE QUOTES

Tallow

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

LIVE THE LIFE

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX!

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

GARAGE SALES

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 XMAS SPECIAL DEADLINES The Echo will be: OPEN: Monday 24 December (classie deadline 12pm) CLOSED: Tuesday 25 December CLOSED: Wednesday 26 December Next paper distributed: Thurs 27 Dec OPEN: Monday 31 Dec (classie deadline 12pm) CLOSED: Tuesday 1 January New Year paper distributed Wed 2 Jan. E: classiﬁeds@echo.net.au - line ads E: adcopy@echo.net.au - display ads Ph: 0266841777 when we’re open! SKINNERS SHOOT RD, part furn 2br, large living/dining, open kitchen. Private back garden & front patio. Avail now, long lease, sorry no pets $600pw. 0434191045 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $140 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

LOCAL REMOVAL

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

MOTOR VEHICLES AUTOMATIC 2005 KIA RIO 5 DOOR HATCH 51,698km, very low km, fantastic condition. SN1038 ................................................$6,490 AUTOMATIC 2005 NISSAN PULSAR SEDAN 148,726km, low km ideal for learners. SN1206 ................................................$5,495 2006 SUZUKI APV VAN 5 speed manual, 93,659km, rego till 7/19 4 seater. SN4195 ................................................$8,490 AUTOMATIC 2003 KIA SPORTAGE 4WD 154,129km, great value, low km, 6 months rego. SN8318 ................................................$5,850 TURBO DIESEL AUTOMATIC 4WD DUALCAB 2007 HOLDEN RODEO 179,012km. SN4936 ..............................................$14,490

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

RESIDENTIAL Billinudgel 1br 1bth $240 COMMERCIAL Brunswick Heads 54sqm in Fingal St. Brand new with grease trap Byron Industrial Estate 160sqm upstairs/ downstairs L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

SUMMERLAND STORAGE BANGALOW From $105/mth Call GNF Bangalow 66872833 HUONBROOK near new 27ft Opallite caravan + shower + toilet. $150pw + 2hrs gardening. Pref. n/smoker. 0431314001

TO LEASE MADE IN MULLUM Interested in selling your handmade crafts, artworks, photography etc locally from $25 a week? Interested to see what sells and what doesn’t? Contact Facebook: Made In Mullum or email madeinmullum@gmail.com

WORK WANTED ALL HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS Lic No. 60801C. For a free quote call: Paul 0423852559 WORDPRESS SETUP/TRAIN/MAINT Reas rates info@wordpressit.com.au

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

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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 7pmâ€“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 â€“ NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service ......... 6628 1898 New moon 7 Dec First quarter 15 Dec Full moon 23 Dec Third quarter 29 Dec Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 S 0540 1929 0143 2 S 0540 1930 0222 3 M 0540 1930 0259 4 T 0540 1931 0335 5 W 0540 1932 0412 6 T 0540 1933 0451 7 F 0540 1933 0533 8 S 0540 1934 0617 9 S 0540 1935 0704 10 M 0540 1936 0754 11 T 0541 1936 0845 12 W 0541 1937 0938 13 T 0541 1938 1030 14 F 0541 1938 1123 15 S 0542 1939 1216 16 S 0542 1939 1309 17 M 0543 1940 1403 18 T 0543 1941 1459 19 W 0543 1941 1557 20 T 0544 1942 1658 21 F 0544 1942 1803 22 S 0545 1943 1908 23 S 0545 1943 2013 24 M 0546 1944 2114 25 T 0546 1944 2209 26 W 0547 1945 2259 27 T 0547 1945 2343 28 F 0548 1945 29 S 0549 1946 0023 30 S 0549 1946 0101 31 M 0550 1946 0137

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6.20pm 10.49pm 4.48am 8.34pm Moon High tide, set height (m) 1331 0423 1.19; 1624 1.49 1432 0529 1.30; 1726 1.44 1532 0625 1.42; 1822 1.40 1631 0715 1.53; 1913 1.35 1729 0800 1.62; 1958 1.31 1827 0842 1.68; 2040 1.26 1924 0921 1.71; 2118 1.22 2019 0959 1.72; 2157 1.18 2111 1035 1.70; 2233 1.14 2159 1111 1.67; 2311 1.10 2243 1146 1.62; 2351 1.07 2324 1224 1.56 0036 1.04; 1304 1.49 0001 0130 1.03; 1349 1.43 0036 0236 1.04; 1441 1.37 0109 0349 1.09; 1540 1.32 0142 0455 1.18; 1640 1.29 0216 0549 1.31; 1737 1.28 0251 0638 1.44; 1831 1.29 0329 0725 1.58; 1923 1.29 0412 0811 1.71; 2014 1.29 0502 0858 1.81; 2103 1.28 0557 0945 1.89; 2153 1.27 0659 1032 1.93; 2244 1.25 0805 1121 1.92; 2335 1.22 1210 1.87 0913 1019 0031 1.20; 1300 1.78 1124 0132 1.19; 1352 1.66 1226 0241 1.21; 1447 1.53 1326 0354 1.26; 1546 1.41 1425 0503 1.34; 1648 1.31

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Low tide, height (m) 0956 0.49; 2303 0.28 1110 0.48; 2353 0.25 1216 0.45 0036 0.21; 1315 0.41 0115 0.18; 1408 0.37 0152 0.17; 1456 0.34 0227 0.18; 1540 0.33 0300 0.20; 1622 0.33 0333 0.23; 1703 0.34 0407 0.28; 1743 0.37 0443 0.33; 1822 0.40 0521 0.40; 1904 0.43 0605 0.47; 1950 0.45 0658 0.55; 2041 0.46 0801 0.61; 2134 0.44 0914 0.65; 2226 0.41 1028 0.64; 2314 0.36 1136 0.60; 2357 0.29 1237 0.53 0039 0.23; 1333 0.44 0120 0.16; 1426 0.35 0202 0.12; 1517 0.28 0246 0.09; 1608 0.23 0332 0.09; 1700 0.20 0420 0.12; 1751 0.20 0512 0.18; 1844 0.23 0606 0.27; 1937 0.27 0708 0.38; 2032 0.30 0816 0.47; 2128 0.33 0933 0.55; 2222 0.33 1051 0.58; 2314 0.32

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 from Bureau of Meteorology.

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Alone at Christmas? Come share Christmas Day lunch with us at the Uniting Church Hall, Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads at 12 noon. Food, refreshments, fun, and Entertainment. This is an alcohol-free event. Enquires/bookings: Contact Joy: 0418 744 044. Donations gratefully accepted.

One Roof Byron No fixed address? Lost your housing in the last 12 months? One Roof Byron is looking for people interested in joining a long-term accommodation program in this Shire. Enquiries: call/text Jenny 0422 455 735 9am–4.30pm, Monday to Wednesday.

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

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1. Loco weather forecast (4,6) 7. Call for help, ring; but it’s not really bad (2-2) 9. Expired, but there’s warmth; it’s a stalemate (4,4) 10. That woman a male? Woody, perhaps (6) 11. Top teams spoken of furtively (6) 13. Capone death in vehicle – it’s in the record! (8) 14. Unfortunate cost at sea – blue weather pattern predicted (4,5,3) 17. Wan grin for nasty weather prediction (5,7) 20. Reckless leader, right time – could involve 17 (3,5) 21. Dictator about, bad sort (6) 22. Popular in wild party, but there’s a big split (6) 23. Depressions around one street? These workers provide fillings! (8) 25. Broad or French, it’s Atkinson’s character (4) 26. Small promotion in cereal for the weather forecast (6,4)

1. Pleasant break in the hot weather (4,6) 7. No better than average (2-2) 9. Sporting tie (4,4) 10. Novelist Melville (6) 11. Stage whispers (6) 13. List of dates (8) 14. Severe weather event in the Tasman sea (4,5,3) 17. Prediction of rough weather (5,7) 20. Urgent warning of danger (3,5) 21. Cuba’s ruler (6) 22. Gorge, canyon (6) 23. Practitioners who look after teeth (8) 25. A pulse (4) 26. Showers following the vernal equinox (6,4)

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The wide ocean (4,4) Cap, covering (3) Foot parts (5) Observes, spots (7) Senseless repetition of a single sound (9) 7. Severe weather—maybe gales (6,5) DOWN 8. One who can traverse the spirit 2. Frank peruses reports of boundless world (6) oceans (4,4) 12. Loathing, hatred (11) 3. Big constant for superego – the top! (3) 15. Devices in vehicles to record 4. Hot fish, but rotters (5) distance travelled (9) 5. Observes lack of time, and cools 16. Mario, an American racing driver (8) down (7) 18. Spanish bullfighter (7) 6. Wood nymph mad for Narcissus, 19. Parliament’s upper house (6) crazy about single senseless 21. Clerical official (5) repetition (9) 24. Intellectual Property Rights (inits) 7. Rough weather grinds towns to (1,1,1) smithereens! (6,5) Last week’s solution N262 8. Fake, a new medicine man (6) 12. Loathing of English position following the French territory (11) 15. Composition: do meteors include measures of distances? (9) 16. Ant tried to emulate a racing driver! (8) 18. Title around a scrap with a ring for the bullfighter (7) 19. Young surfer in watch for the parliament (6) 21. The Rev is able, working! (5) 24. One flak, for Intellectual Property Rights (1,1,1)

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Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Wednesday 10–12noon 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. al-anon.org.au

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

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Brunswick Heads Twilight Markets will be held in Banner Park, Brunswick Heads, Wednesday 19 December from 3pm till 10pm. Father Christmas onsite 6–7pm, fireworks display 9pm. Carnival rides or a game of Housie available for all the family. Further info 6680 1170.

The Byron Community Centre will close for the holidays from 21 December 18 till 7 January 2019. The Seniors Choir and Ukulele will start again on 9 January 2019 and the Seniors Drumming and Chair Yoga will start on 15 January 2019. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Spare books? Friends of Libraries Byron Shire are once again holding their annual Book Fair on the weekend of 13 and 14 July 2019. Books are now needed, both clean and in good condition; children’s books are especially wanted. Other genres such as fiction, non-fiction, art, and geography are also required. All gratefully received. Please call Janene on 0407 855 022.

Free youth DJ class Free Friday night beats and DJ workshops for young people 10–24 from 5 till 7pm at One Vision Studios, 4/10 Wollongbar Street, Byron Bay.

Church times Uniting Church Xmas church times – Xmas Eve: 5pm Byron Bay, 7pm Brunswick Heads; Xmas Day: 8am Bangalow, 9.30am Mullumbimby.

Hastings/Tweed Probus There will be no meeting of the Hastings Point/Tweed Coast Probus Club during December 2018 or January 2019. The next meeting will be at Tricare, 87 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point, at 10am on Tuesday 19 February 2019. The speaker will be Jan Pilgrim, rescuer/carer, Tweed Valley Wildlife. Enquiries: Jean Watson 6670 4072.

Laughter Yoga

Seniors Festival

Need a good laugh to lift your spirits? Free Laughter Yoga resumes Tuesdays at 9.30am in Mullumbimby. There are no yoga poses, just laughing and some deep breaths. Ring Magenta on 0447 844 215. Small group, so book now.

Byron Shire Seniors Festival and Expo on 19 February 2019 runs from 10am till 4pm at the Byron Community Centre, Jonson St, Byron Bay. There will be stalls, presentations, entertainment, and information sharing.

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of the month for partners and families afterwards at 2pm, same place. More info on Facebook: Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay or call 0431 207 453.

Wednesday 1pm at the Bamboo Yoga School behind The Health Lodge 78 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Call Matt 0430 008 293.

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Byron bay Library has two amazing free family events in January 2019. Lionhearted craft is on Wednesday 16 January at 10.30am. Create a unique and stunning lion-head fabric wall hanging. This is suitable for children aged six and over. Numbers are limited

so book early on 6685 8540. Travel Back in time to the Roman empire on Wednesday 23 January at 10am via a live, guided tour of the National Museum of Australia’s blockbuster summer exhibition Rome: City + Empire. This features more than 200 of the British Museum’s most engaging and beautiful Roman objects that tell the story of how Rome grew from a series of small villages to become a mighty empire. Bookings essential: 6685 8540.

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End-of-life choices

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.

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

ACA

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Adult Children Of Alcoholic Parents and/or Dysfunctional Families (ACA) help & recovery group meets in East Lismore every Friday 10–11.30am corner 215 Dibbs St and Wyrallah Rd in Quakers hut next to Community Hall.

Walk the Labyrinth at Byron Bay Uniting Church 1st Sunday of the month between 2.30 and 4pm. Introductory talk at 2pm. Info: Lauall Greer 0438 608 776.

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.

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

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

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 The Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay meets at the NSW Cancer Council rooms, 8/130 Jonson St, Byron Bay (upstairs in shop complex next to Byron RSL) at 12–2pm every third Wednesday of the month. A Support group meets every third Wednesday

Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay; www. byronbaytoastmasters.org. Mullum Magic Toastmasters meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday Presbyterian Church Hall, 101 Stuart Street Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Shona 0457356567 or Bronte 0451567996.

Meditation Buddhist meditation teaching and practice at the living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Mishaela, 0438 858 842 or mishaele@si.org.au. Dzogchen meditation and study group 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Didi 0408 008 769. Byron MindfulnessInsight meditation MindfulnessInsight Meditation Sangha and Pairoj Brahma, and Maggie Clark from 6.45 till 8.45pm. Tuesdays @ theYurt, Temple Byron www.templebyron.com Contact: Maggie 0409 611 845, Pairoj 0423 241 916. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30–8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John 0428 991 189. Byron yoga philosophy club free meditation classes Monday, 6pm, 1 Korau Place Suffolk Park. Go to www. wisdom.yoga or phone Kris 0435 300 743. Community Yoga Nidra class free, Wednesdays 1–1.30pm at the Bamboo Yoga School, behind The Health Lodge, 78 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Matt 0430 008 293. Meditation Collective Mondays 6.30pm at Temple Byron. For more info: www. byronbaymeditationcollective.com.au or call Geo 0431 747 764. Archetypal meditation at St Paul’s Spirituality Centre Wednesdays 2–3pm 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay (200 metres off Jonson Street). John Power: 0403 905 543. Free Community Yoga Nidra every

Ninja play in Byron are doing free demo play sessions at Byron’s Main Beach Saturdays 11am till 1pm. Everyone welcome.

Muslim prayer Friday Muslim prayer. Jumu’ah service held weekly at the Cavanbah Centre at 12:30 pm. Come to the remembrance of Allah.

PFLAG PFLAG – Parents, Families And Friends Of Lesbians And Gays Northern Rivers has relaunched with new energy. Email enquiries@pflag-nr.org, find them on Facebook or call 0467 382 010.

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 Uniting Church, corner Dalley Street and Whian 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. Time to Sing Sundays, 10am at South Golden Beach Community Hall. Call Linda: 0415 412 514.

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

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

Free ESL Free English as a Second Language classes suitable for beginners to advanced learners. Brunsick Heads 6672 0834 or Kingscliff 6674 7267. Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of non-profit community groups.

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Hadwell wins C-grade bowls at Byron On the last day of the bowling calendar for the year two inaugural finals were decided at the Byron Bay Womens Bowling Club: The C-grade singles championship and the Consistency Singles were closely contested and played on a holding green in very warm conditions. Anne Hadwell won the singles championship against Sharon Morrison, while Pat Bigg won the consistency singles from Beverly Gawned. ‘It was a great way to finish what it was a very successful year for our club,’ Mirtha Christian BBWBC

Anne Hadwell (R), winner of the 2018 C grade singles championship, and Sharon Morrison finalist. Photo supplied match committee member said. ‘We are looking forward

New recruit ready for the summer at Brunswick SLSC

Brunswick chief training officer Braeden McHugh-Easy gets support from new surf life savers David Johnson, Ella Holloway, Kiri Olsen and Bronwyn Morris. Photo supplied Guy Knox Locals and visitors can be reassured when they head to Brunswick Beach as four new surf life savers have graduated from the Bronze Medallion surf life saving course. Eight weeks of intensive training covered practical and theory subjects including rescue board handling in surf conditions,

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid and patient management, radio operations, tube and board rescue techniques and all other factors relating to beach safety. The successful candidates received a Certificate Two in Public Safety. As the summer holidays approach, enjoy the beautiful beaches and stay safe by swimming between the flags.

Booyong and Eureka get sports facilities funding bonus Booyong and Eureka will benefit from $135,000 for improved sports facilities the NSW government announced thismonth Eureka Reserve will get close to $80,000 for the construction of a toilet and change rooms as well as improving the accessibility to the reserve. ‘Eureka Reserve is the heart of so many rural communities in the Byron Shire,’ National member Ben Franklin said.

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‘The much-loved tennis courts at Booyong Reserve will also receive a needed makeover, with $59,340 in funding to carry out upgrades to the tennis courts. ‘This funding will see the two courts resurfaced and the replacement of four net posts. ‘This government knows how important outdoor and sporting facilities are to this community, and that is why we have ensured this funding is delivered.’

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to welcoming everyone back for another succesful year on January 15, 2019’.

Byron XI beat Terranora Mixed results for the last cricket game of the 2018 with the Cellars second grade having a win and the Byron Bay L J Hooker third graders getting done at home. The seconds went up to Bilambil and defeated Terranora Lakes CC. The homeside won the toss, batted first and made 7/199 against a depleted Byron team of just 10 players. The loopy spin of Owen Delian was the teams best with 3/51. Toby Schott opened the batting for Byron with Owen and they set up the game by scoring half the required runs. Toby went on to hit 76 runs with one scoring shot along the ground and Owen hit 43. Matt Irwin steered the side to a win with 43 runs not out and Max Bear hit 12. We were 5/202 to win the game and take a break over Christmas sitting in fourth place on the Coastal League ladder. Third Grade played at home against the Alstonville Meandads who won the toss and sent us in after a drizzle delay. Byron scored 100 runs with Peter Bailey top scoring with 33 and 13 runs apiece went to Tom Leary and Jason Trisley. The Meandads passed the total with four wickets down, two of which went to Mahesh Patel (2/16). The seconds share the bottom of the ladder with Mullumbimby Brunswick.

Australia’s biggest women’s surf club had an ‘under the sea’ themed fancy dress presentation at the Lennox Head Surf Club to bring the year to an end. Photo Natalie Grono Crystal Cylinders The Lennox Head-based All Girls Surfriders celebrated the end of a fabulous year of surfing with a colourful presentation and the induction of three new life members at the local club. The regional club has been running since 1992 and is the largest women’s boardriders club in Australia. The three new life members were Berenice Roberts, Pauline Menczer and Melissa Wright.

The perpetual trophy also went to Pauline for the highest surfing achievement after her third-place finish in the 2018 WSL World Masters contest. The All Girls Hardcore Winter Classic perpetual trophy went to Juniper Harper, who got first place in the Junior Intermediates.

2018 champions Opens: Nyxie Ryan, Jane Collins, Danah Besson, Sarah Morison. Longboards: Maz

Pentecost, Jen Hollier, Nat Grono, Marg Bryant. Senior intermediate: Jen Hollier, Deb Gordon, Sylvie Hoarau, Nardeen Fry. Senior beginner: Belinda Wells, Breanne Brown, Sonia Acret, Tracey Morison. Junior intermediate: Juniper Harper, Poppy Hand, Mahia Adams, Amelia Walker. Junior beginner: Alani Adamson, Taylah McIntosh, Ally Brisbane, Layla Ross. Soul surfers: Cory Whitney, Renee Adamson, Melissa Cook, Marika Ilic.

Local archers aim for another big year building membership Simon Walsh, secretary Byron Shire Archery Club recently completed its fourth year of successful competitive shooting. Since its inception in 2014, the club has gone from strength to strength. This year members competed in a range of competitive events at regional, state and national levels and brought home two golds, four silvers and one bronze medal awards. Two of those national ranking events were hosted at the club itself, with archers flying in from as far afield as South Australia and regional Queensland to compete. The club meets regularly every Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning for both social and competitive shooting. The ancient and noble sport of archery is truly unique. It is the oldest practised sport in the world; is fiercely contested in the Olympics and yet is also

A $5,000 grant will help the Byron Shire Archery Club buy new equipment to keep up with demand for the ‘noble sport’ in the area. Photo supplied accessible to literally anyone willing and able to draw a bow. Gender, age and ability are no barriers to enjoying and mastering archery. The Byron Shire Archery Club has a strong philosophy of being open to all and actively seeking new members from the community to share in our wonderful sport. This year the club

received a $5,000 grant from Tamara Smith MP to help buy new equipment to service the increasing demand. Beginner’s courses are held frequently under expert tuition. All the necessary safety and archery equipment are also provided. Further details are available from the website www.bsac.com.au.

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The Australian (Murdoch) reports that internal polling by the NSW National Party suggests that it could lose at least three seats at the NSW election in March. Andrew Clennell writes, ‘The seats of Lismore, Upper Hunter and Tweed are believed to be most at risk, although the polling shows that the Nationals are also vulnerable in the traditionally safe seat of Barwon. The NSW Liberals are tipped to lose the seats of Coogee and East Hills, and the coalition would lose its majority in the lower house if it loses just six seats at the election.’ Pity the polling reporting didn’t include what the Nats hope to win – Backlash understands they are feeling very confident about Ben Franklin’s chances against incumbent Tamara Smith in this electorate of Ballina. Showering cash on the electorate after decades of neglect will work, won’t it? Q Q Q Q

All the news we’re not allowed to report! If there’s anything that points to how behind the legal framework is to technology, the internet and the public at large, it’s the suppression order placed upon an entire nation’s media against revealing the name of a high-profile defendant in a court case. In case our dear policy makers didn’t know,

Pablo Picasso once said, ‘Ah, good taste! What a dreadful thing! Taste is the enemy of creativeness.’ With that in mind, Council is hoping the public can reserve judgment on Byron’s latest public art addition until it’s completed. Photo Jeff Dawson the internet is also known as the www, or world wide web, so said information was easily available anyway. And while the prosecutor asked for the suppression order (not the defendant), it also raises the question of why, considering the US and other Western countries manage quite well without them.

Labor’s holiday-letting policies, QLD’s Noosa Council has commissioned a report on its short-term online rental market. Mayor Tony Wellington told www. noosanews.com.au that when he went to the

inaugural advocacy meeting in Sydney, Byron and Noosa (councils) were ‘somewhat separate to the rest of the councils who all wanted to massively increase the opportunities for tourism, whereas Byron and Noosa were dealing with managing their own success’. So it should be no surprise that plans by Byron mayor Richardson to form a lobby group of Councils affected by high tourist numbers fell over at Thursday’s Council meeting. We’re still on our own on this issue, it seems. Q Q Q Q

Vale to educator, activist and community leader Judy MacDonald, who died last week. As a keen environmentalist, Judy also had a deep understanding of politics and gardening, pursuits which offset each other perfectly. She will be missed.

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The real news which was drowned out (again) last week was that new ATO data shows one-third of large Australian companies paid no tax. The ABC reports that about 81 per cent of Australian private entities are linked to groups controlled by ‘wealthy individuals, including high-wealth individuals’, with 11,000 linked companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds. Just a few of these corporations too impoverished to contribute taxes for the common good include Origin Energy, Whithaven Coal, Bluescope Steel, Transurban, Woodside and Santos Mining. Q Q Q Q

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