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Ĺ• ĕƜşĕŕƆĜưĕ ÄŤĹ&#x; ƹĜĆ?IJ Ć?IJĕ Ç– Ĺ&#x;Ćą Aslan Shand ‘The Additional Flowpath Project’ isn’t an attention-grabbing title but its price tag of more than $1.2m prompted Cr Cate Coorey to point out at last week’s council meeting that Council’s infrastructure staff needed to supply more information. She also felt they needed to complete the required environmental reviews as well as follow councillors’ directions around community consultation before they got their blank cheque. What happens to the water – that stuff you flush down the loo with your poo – from the Byron STP (sewage treatment plant) is under the spotlight. When the Byron STP was built, around 15 years ago, it was predicted that the water that came out of the plant after treatment would be re-used throughout the shire on farms, to flush toilets,
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on the golf course and more. There is even a consent condition on the STP requiring it. However, the predicted level of re-use has not been achieved, leaving neighbouring farmers with water-logged fields as the amount of water that the STP puts out daily continues to increase. It was originally predicted that 1 million litres a day (Average Dry Weather Flow, or ADWF) would be released over neighbouring farmland but currently that is up to between 3 to 4 million litres per day.
Needs to be resolved Cr Coorey highlighted the fact that no-one disagreed with the need to deal with the flows from the Byron STP that were having negative impacts on local landholders. However, as the change in flow would impact on Belongil Creek, the Marine Park and other sensitive â–ś Continued on page 2
Extinction Rebellion (XR) is a leaderless organisation demanding system change to rapidly replace fossil fuels. Early on Monday a small contingent of XR activists took to the main intersection in Mullumbimby to highlight the need to stop the ‘fossil fuel business barons taking us to our heat death’. Lily Josephine, Sapoty Brook, Alex Buralli and Kien Hannah want to make citizens aware that on October 7 Extinction Rebellion will begin an intensive global phase of civil disobedience and many people are going to Brisbane to stand in solidarity. Check out www.facebook.com/extinctionrebellionseq for more details. Photo Tree Faerie
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Farm Bill to jail knitting nannas? Aslan Shand Farmer’s fears of trespass have been hijacked by the NSW government’s Right to Farm Bill 2019. Not only will the bill reduce the rights of people to protest against logging, but it will also restrict farmer’s own rights to object to projects on neighbouring properties. ‘These laws are directly aimed at criminalising protest and those
Kiwi born world explorer and ‘Wild Boy’ adventurer Brando Yelavich has just finished Expedition Dust to raise awareness for mental health. He cycled 5,555km over 130 days in his coast-to-coast pushbike ride through the deserts of Australia’s vast interior. Brando completed the ride when he arrived in Byron Bay last Saturday, September 28.
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It isn’t about knocking it down and starting again – it is all about repurposing the building for the community. The re-development of the Old Byron Hospital is chugging along quietly, heading towards its destination as a multipurpose site that provides a range of opportunities to community, education, health, arts and creative organisations and groups in the Byron Bay community. The original proposal to the state government was that the ‘Byron Shire Council run a not-for-profit enterprise providing vital and currently lacking
welfare, social, cultural and educational services – the Byron Community Hub.’ The old hospital site has now been handed back to the community by the state government for the price of $1 and a small grant has been provided by the state government to do some restorative work to make the building watertight and safe. ‘It is like a railway journey, there are lots of stops along the way,’ said Chris Hanley the chair of the Old Byron Hospital steering committee. ‘Council and the community now own the building and all the contracts have
been completed. There are a range of different organisations and activities that are proposed to occupy the site and Council agreed to the steering committee continuing to manage that process.’
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directly threaten that right. ‘This goes beyond just animal welfare activists on farms. These laws could see farmers who oppose coal and gas projects, communities who protest logging, or even someone who stages a silent protest in a bank in Sydney, face up to three years jail and massive fines. This includes farmers and knitting nannas protesting CSG, unions on worksites,
communities protesting against logging in state forests, people staging a sit-in in corporate headquarters and more. ‘This is a clear attempt from [government] to shut down dissent everywhere.’
▶ Continued from page 1 assault on our civil rights, aimed at stopping actions to protect our public lands.’ Nature Conservation Council chief executive Chris Gambian said that peaceful protest is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy ‘but hidden within this bill are sneaky new laws which
Apply for a site While there are around 15 organisations that were nominated as potentially going into the site in the original application, Mr Hanley told The Echo that, ‘If community groups are interested in the space we are still happy to hear from them.’ There is the possibility that there could be a cafe
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on site to service the people who occupy the building although the space is not shop frontage. The site is roughly 5,000m2 with 2,500m2 of building and the aim is to re-purpose the building and to make beautiful gardens and landscaping. ‘Byron is a town full of repurposed buildings,’ said Mr Hanley. ‘It is all systems go.’ If you have an idea for a group or organisation that might be the right fit for the Byron Community Hub then email Mr Hanley on: chrishanley@byronbayfn.com or call him on 0419 662 338. expression by adding a defence if the person was engaged in identifying, investigating or preventing serious criminal breaches of environmental or animal cruelty laws,’ said Mr Shoebridge. ‘Many of those targeted by these new laws will be farmers and rural landowners on neighbouring properties who are attempting to protect their own land and crops.’
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▶ Continued from page 1 ecological areas, she said she would have ‘expected we’d see something more before being asked to send it to tender’.
Consultation needed Staff were asking councillors to approve the spending before they had completed a Review of Environmental Factors (REF). And to spend, before giving the council’s own water, waste and sewer (WWS) committee, or the community, an opportunity to consider the proposal. The proposal will divert flows through the area controlled by the Belongil Drainage Board (BDB). That area includes the Byron Arts and Industry Estate and the West Byron site. The BDB say that they have not been effectively consulted by BSC during the process. ‘Unfortunately Council did not take our advice to extend the design of the flow path to the southern side of Ewingsdale Road,’ said BDB secretary Tom Vidal. ‘A Water Sensitive Urban Design is needed all the way to the Belongil considering the potential amount of water going down that path.’ ‘Staff told us that it was too expensive.’ Mr Vidal also denied the
staff assertion in the council meeting that they had had workshops with the BDB, saying that they were ‘just info sessions where we were told what would happen’. During public access, Mr Vidal made it clear the board had not had full access, to all the documents on the proposal. ‘We were not given a copy of the accompanying report despite asking for it. We were only given access to engineering plans and design drawings. It is not really fair to ask us to support this project if there isn’t full transparency,’ he said. Mr Vidal also questioned the validity of the reports and studies undertaken for the project by PLANIT and AWC as ‘AWC is the consultancy telling us in previous reports that farmland is not flooding, but that the ground water level is slightly raised, and there is merely ponding on some areas. This is despite farmers losing acres of land due to flooding. ‘AWC and PLANIT are also the consultancies who tell us that all is good with the current West Byron DAs. Neither consultancy has ever worked with the drainage board. ‘Together with my neighbours we have over 100
acres in the middle of the catchment area with over 1km frontage of the Union Drain. We have never seen anyone from either consultancy on our land working on reports or collecting data or information.’ Nonetheless Mr Vidal said the plan had in-principle support, but that the board could not approve it as they felt the plan needed an independent study to be done by the DPI. He said the board did not have the resources or expertise to conduct a proper examination of the proposal. ‘Thank goodness that councillors are watching and did take issue with this far less than half-baked proposal to allocate $1.26million of the Shire’s urban ratepayers’ money to a project when no paperwork was provided,’ said Duncan Dey, who is a member of Council’s WWS committee. ‘The staff report asked for blind faith. State approvals are needed to discharge sewage effluent into the receiving environment. ‘It seems the infrastructure directorate was not even going to wait until Council’s own planners had looked at the REF, let alone us in the WWS Committee or community. Wow!’
ISEPP Approval for the plan will come under the Infrastructure SEPP (State Environmental Planning Policy) which allows government, including councils to push through infrastructure development without the standard checks and balances in regards to the environment and public scrutiny. Cr Coorey pointed out the two previous times the ISEPP had been used were on the Byron bypass and rock wall projects that have led to significant community backlash. As a Green council she suggested that Council ensure the highest standards of both environmental and community consultation be met including an environmental impact statement (EIS) and public exhibition. Councillor Lyon agreed that the infrastructure staff ‘had a bad day with a few oversights on process, which councillors as a collective tidied up by putting WSUD on public exhibition before adoption, and deferring the bike plan and additional flowpath items until better information is provided. ‘The culture of transparency and accountability within Council is trending positively and there’s sometimes a step backwards when taking two forwards.’
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How much would you be willing to give to stop homelessness? The price of a cup of coffee? An hour of your wages? Ten per cent of your daily income for one day? Thursday October 10 is World Homeless Day (WHD) and two local blokes are doing what they can to reduce the numbers of homeless in the area. Byron Zero Homeless Day is being founded by Byron Shire councillor Paul Spooner and business entrepreneur and music festival owner Brandon Saul. It is based on the international movement that has been successfully rolled out in Adelaide. Spooner and Saul’s longterm goal is to get all businesses in Byron to donate a percentage of sales on one day to help end people sleeping rough in Byron. Money raised will support the Byron Zero Homeless Project, which is aiming to place tiny homes around the shire, so people
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what we have been doing around Byron with affordable housing and the homeless,’ says Cr Spooner. ‘What we have been doing as a community with support is great – the breakfasts, the clothing – we’ve been doing all those sorts of things, yet the problem keeps getting bigger and it’s more visible.
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Why do they need jumpers? Oil pollution. It is a serious threat to the penguins as they will try to preen the toxic oil from their feathers; ingesting it can kill them. It also damages their delicate feathers which exposes their skin to often freezing temperatures, leaving them
unable to swim or hunt. Fairy penguin rehabilitation jumpers play an important role in saving penguins. When oiled effected penguins are rescued, knitted penguin jumpers act as a barrier to prevent the penguin from reaching its oily feathers with its beak before
Safer roads take the long route Councillor Basil Cameron was frustrated that his attempt to create safer roads for everyone was delayed at the last council meeting. Cr Cameron had put forward a detailed motion to increase the road signage, run an education campaign and look at the possible appointment of a road safety officer. However, Mayor Simon Richardson, supported by councillor Lyon, put forward an amendment as they believed it would create un-budgeted for expenditure.
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Paul Spoooner and Brandon Saul are looking to grow support for assisting homless people in the area with Byron Zero Homeless Day. Photo Tree Faerie The street counts keep getting bigger. ‘This is about housing people. That’s the end game. Unless we provide housing the problem just gets bigger and bigger.’ If you’d like to support the project, contact Cr Spooner at paul.spooner@ cr.byron.nsw.gov.au or visit:
A little spare wool and time for a penguin? A friend who saw something interesting in a shop counter has helped two birds with one stone. Mullum local Jack Mantle saw a knitting pattern for penguin jumpers and suggested to his friend Felicity Gaze that she might like to get her needles out. Felicity, who is unable to walk, spends a lot of time in a wheelchair watching the birds who visit her yard. ‘I have more time on my hands than I used to,’ she said. Knits for Nature, is a project organised by the Penguin Foundation on Phillip Island in Victoria, home of the world-famous fairy penguin.
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and Infrastructure Advisory Committee (TIAC) undertake the groundwork necessary to conduct a road safety awareness campaign. ‘Councillors also backed away from the installation of signage, which could have been quickly achieved by using the Risk Management Reserve. Contrary to commentary from the Mayor and some Councillors, this would not have created a new budget allocation or impacted on Council’s working funds.’
wildlife rescue staff are able to wash them clean. These little penguin rehabilitation jumpers need to be knitted just right so that they fit the penguins properly and are safe to use. Felicity says the thing to remember is that even though there might not be penguins right now who need coats, it’s too late to start knitting once there has been an oil spill. ‘There’s no point rescuers just having one or two in the cupboard when it happens. They need as many as they can possibly get.’ If you’re a knitter who wants to protect the Phillip Island fairy penguins, visit: https://bit.ly/2oLGAoA.
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Raising money for local charities ‘I am very proud to be able to donate 100 per cent of the profits this year to Headspace Lismore and the Women’s Resource Service at the Mullumbimby and Districts Neighbourhood Centre,’ said Lisa Parkes who organises the event. ‘This is only possible through the generous support of local sponsors and businesses and the great work by our committee and team of volunteers.’ The run has grown significantly over the last ten years and organisers are expecting up to 1,000 participants. In 2016 Ms Parkes’ efforts were recognised with an Australia Day Award for Best Event in the Byron Shire.
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From penis painters to sword swallowing Guinness World Record holders there is going to be no shortage of laughs and inspiring ideas at the first of Byron Shire’s only live talk show – Byron Live. Host Mandy Nolan will also be getting down with the yoni and heading into the depths of positive thinking on the environment emergency with Damon Gameau whose recent documentary 2040 was shown at the UN climate summit in New York. Sit back, enjoy à ine Tyrell, and relax while Mandy asks all those sticky, probing questions this Saturday October 5 at the Drill Hall Mullumbimby. Tickets are $35 at www.mandynolan.com.au and the doors open for cocktails from 7pm for an 8pm start. Photo Tree Faerie
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Snail or Byron bypass? Aslan Shand The Byron Shire Council has confirmed that they are aiming to complete their self-referral over the Byron bypass route to the Department of the Environment and Energy (DoEE) by mid-October. This follows ecologists drawing DoEE’s attention to the council’s failure to selfrefer in relaton to the Mitchells rainforest snail allegedly found on the bypass route. ‘At this stage the Byron Bypass project team are anticipating 11 October for EPBC Act Referral to the DoEE,’ a Byron Shire Council spokesperson told The Echo.
‘Please note that this date is our best estimate at this stage and we will keep The Echo updated if this date changes.’ According to a DoEE spokesperson, once the council formally self-refer the ‘EPBC Act requires the decision on a referral to be made within 20 business days’.
Public comment The public have ten business days to comment on the self-referral once the department have published the referral on their website. Public comment can be made at http://epbcnotices. environment.gov.au/ invitations.
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Sustainable tourism? Preserving ecological diversity and sense of place David Lowe At Destination Byron’s recent Sustainability in Tourism event, held at the Byron Community Centre, a large audience listened to representatives from Council and the founder and CEO of EarthCheck, Stewart Moore, explore the possibilities of a sustainable future for tourism in our region, which now has over 2 million visitors annually. Moore said there were 25 million travellers around the globe in 1950. Today there are 1.6 billion, and in 2030 there are expected to be 2 billion. Managing so many people without destroying the environments and communities that travellers are
visiting is a major challenge. EarthCheck assists this process by providing certification and advice to destinations as diverse as Iceland, Mexico, the Caribbean and New Zealand.
Spreading the load Moore says, ‘The business of sustainability is to deliver bottom-line outcomes and delight guests’. He sees dispersal as the biggest issue, with 80 per cent of global visitors going to 20 per cent of global locations. Visitor peaks have to be spread through the year. Destinations need to work out what they want to achieve in sustainability terms, make a plan, and then measure their progress.
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council decided to turn tourists away from the whitest beach, Hyams Beach, and blocked it to drivers. They said “we’re full, we can’t take more capacity�, because their road was getting 3,000 to 5,000 cars. That was important for safeguarding the environment, but also for public risk and safety.’ Destination Byron President David Jones says he’s a strong advocate for reflection and data when it comes to tourism’s future in the Shire. ‘Byron is very busy,’ he said, ‘but half the busyness is day visitors. They’re not staying here, and they’re contributing almost nothing to the economy – other than traffic.’ Of the people who do stay overnight, Airbnb is the only area of real growth, with all its associated impacts.
A carbonless future Clearly climate change will bring major challenges to the tourism sector. Stewart Moore says carbon constraints are coming, ‘flight shame’ is a growing phenomenon, and the carbon footprint of tourism has to shrink. Moore is a big advocate for recording accurate statistics about energy, water and visitor numbers: ‘what gets measured gets managed.’ According to Alison Drover we have focused all our tourism on beaches. The irony of it is the irukandji [extremely venomous species of box jellyfish] are moving down the coast. If things really do heat
up, and we have scorching sun and changing conditions in the water, who’s to say we (should be) putting all our emphasis around the ocean, when we might be designing experiences around agritourism or experiences like learning a skill?’
Connections Stewart Moore says the experience economy is growing fast, and what travellers are really looking for is emotional connections and stories. ‘You know you’re on the right track when your visitors become your ambassadors.’ He says destinations need to set themselves apart, and sustainability innovations are a great way to do that, while also providing wins for local communities. Moore sees particular opportunities for Byron Bay to build on its wellness and indigenous cultural tourism strengths – both sectors with strong connections to sustainability. The high-end luxury market is also ‘asking ethical questions.’ Alison Drover says, ‘People are looking for deeper experiences rather than quick fixes. We need to think slow above all. What is key at the moment is authenticity with brands. You need to be seen to be walking the walk.’ She uses the example of Broken Head Nature Reserve. ‘If you go up that road it looks like it’s been trashed,
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there is rubbish throughout it now, you hardly ever see a ranger. Why would people treat it with anything other than disrespect? At what point with hotter summers is there going to be a fire? ‘At a more holistic level, these bodies like Destination NSW, they need to be engaged, because they are the culprits, so to speak. Instead of promoting areas willy nilly in their marketing messaging and campaigns, they need to seed messages of “protect and respect Byron�, to help to communicate that you’re coming to a place that is actually quite significant ecologically. Tourists value that.’
How not to ‘sellout’? According to Destination Byron’s David Jones, ‘The Shire perfected the art of saying no back in the ‘70s, and has said no ever since to pretty much everything, and that’s sort of protected it, and made it this very multicultural timewarp of a destination. And that’s why it’s got so much going for it. ‘It never sold out. It doesn’t have big towers or theme parks or hundred-year leases on all of its prime land, it didn’t sell out to the traveller dollar. But there’s too much hate in the Shire to get anything done!’ Council Tourism Officers Sarah Workman and Lisa Richards closed the Sustainability in Tourism event by mentioning a number of campaigns Council are promoting, including PlasticFree Byron, Take 3 for the Sea, and Sunspot, which is about to launch. After a year’s work and consultation, the draft Sustainable Visitation Strategy for Byron Shire will be considered by Council at its December 2019 meeting and the strategy will go on public exhibition in February 2020.
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Misuse of pesticides The recent use of pesticides on rural roads against Council policy has been confirmed, Councillor Cameron told The Echo. The resolution to stop using pesticides for rural road maintenance was passed in 2013 according to the recently adopted Integrated Pest Management Strategy (IPMS). At the planning meeting that adopted the IPMS Cr Cameron challenged staff over the recent use of pesticides saying that the IPMS should not be passed because it appeared that council was still using pesticides on rural roads. ‘Despite directors claiming at the previous planning meeting of Council that no pesticide use has occurred on rural roadsides since 2018 and statements to that effect in the IPMS, it has been revealed that pesticide use on our rural roads has continued to occur over the last twelve months,’ said Cr Cameron. ‘We now know that on at least thirteen days between May and August this year, pesticide has been used in North Ocean Shores, Yelgun, Montecollum, Bangalow and along Tweed Valley Way.’ ‘I am not confident that
this list is complete as staff are still “compiling� information for the last twelve months in response to my requests for information. ‘Nor have the precise locations or the extent of spraying been revealed as yet. I have specifically requested information on documentation required to be maintained such as a risk register and WHS material handling data. ‘These records are required to be maintained for quick reference due to health and safety risks and it is not acceptable that that information is taking so long to be given to Councillors and the community. ‘The Mayor needs to take firm action on this issue, yet at the time of writing (twelve days after notification), he is still sitting on his hands with no updates to Councillors or any indication that he is taking the issue seriously. ‘You can’t tell the community that pesticides are not being used in public areas when they are,’ he said. Councillor Cameron has confirmed that he will be submitting a recision motion ‘that has put the Council resolution to adopt the IPMS on hold’.
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And so we come to John Farnham’s listing on the Falls 2018-2019 line-up. The Aussie icon is partly famous for selling more than one farewell tour many, many years ago‌ when it comes to goodbyes, he’s obviously no good. If you’re not into the legacies and are looking for fresh sounds, you can catch Tash Sultana treating fans to exclusive Byron Bay sets as well as Thundamentals, Cosmo’s Midnight and fuzzy Brisbane favourites Concrete Surfers.
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Bitou dune parties Andreina Bustillos started a wonderful tradition when in June, she spent the morning of her birthday with Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare volunteers removing Bitou Bush seedlings from Brunswick Heads. Last Saturday she introduced her friend Revel Pointon to Bitou clearing work on her birthday.
Ms Pointon is a senior lawyer with the Queensland Environmental Office. Last year Revel won the Mahla Pearlman award for the Australian Young Environmental Lawyer of the year. Her work orients toward deriving systems of law which can halt our rapidly accelerating environmental degradation. The use of herbicides and other pesticides are a major contributor to that damage. Revel spoke about the Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA), which advocates for earth-centred governance and the rights of nature. Learn more at: www. earthlaws.org.au. For practical implementation BSCFL is at: www.byronshirechemicalfreelandcare.org.
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Byron Shire Council Notices DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
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.
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE VACANCY BLUESFEST REGULATORY WORKING GROUP In 2016, Byron Shire Council approved the use of the Bluesfest site for a mixture of small, medium and large events at Tyagarah. A condition of the consent requires Bluesfest to form a Regulatory Working Group (RWG) to oversee the environmental and operational performance of events. The RWG currently has a vacancy for a Community Representative. The RWG meetings occur 6 monthly for approximately 2 hours during business hours. Council therefore is seeking Expressions of Interest from persons who are interested in being nominated and appointed as a Community Representative on the RWG. A copy of the RWG Terms of Reference is available on Council’s Web Site, along with the Expression of Interest Nomination form. Any person interested in nominating should download and complete this form and the response to the position criteria. Nominations should be lodged with Council and clearly marked ‘2019 Nomination for Community Representative Bluesfest RWG’. All expressions of interests will be reported to Council at an Ordinary meeting to be held on the 28 November 2018. Expressions of Interest Close: 31 October 2019 at 4pm Enquiries: Chris Larkin on 02 66 267 136
ROADS ACT 1993 NAMING OF ROADS Notice is hereby given that Byron Shire Council, pursuant to section 162 of the Roads Act 1993, has officially named the road(s) as shown hereunder: Name:
TWEED STREET
Locality: Brunswick Heads
Description: A continuation of Tweed Street approximately 1.3 kilometres south to the roundabout that meets Gulgan Road. Mark Arnold, General Manager, Byron Shire Council, 70-90 Station Street, MULLUMBIMBY NSW 2482
Byron Shire Council is the consent authority for this Development Application for Designated Development and Integrated Development. Exhibition / Submissions close: 4.30pm Friday 18 October 2019 DA / Parcel No.
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Property Description (Amended): Lot 3 DP 869207 Proposal:
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The abovementioned development application has been lodged with Byron Shire Council. The proposed development is designated development and integrated development. The development application and the documents accompanying the application including the Environmental Impact Statement are to be exhibited from 19 September 2019 to 18 October 2019 and may be inspected at: • Via the online Kiosk located within Byron Shire Council offices, Station St, Mullumbimby between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) or on Council’s website (www.byron.nsw.gov.au/PublicExhibition) and • the Department of Planning & Environment, located at 22-33 Bridge Street, Sydney, Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded). Contact phone number (02) 9228 6333 or fax number (02) 9228 6555 or Level 3, 49 Victoria Street, Grafton, phone number (02) 6641 6600 or fax number (02) 6641 6601. Any person during the abovementioned submission period may make written submissions to Council concerning the development application. If a submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission. The integrated development approvals that are required and the relevant approval bodies for those approvals are: • Approval is requested under the Water Management Act 2000 from NSW Office of Water. Please quote the abovementioned development application number and parcel number when making a submission. The submission must be received by 4.00pm on the final day of the submission period. Any person who makes a submission by way of objection and is dissatisfied with the determination of the consent authority to grant development consent may appeal to the NSW Land and Environment Court. However if the Planning Assessment Commission conducts a review, the Minister’s determination of the application is final and not subject to appeal. If you are making a submission you may be required to lodge a “Political Donations and Gifts Disclosure Statement”. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet your obligations to disclose reportable political donations and gifts. A failure to meet your obligations is an offence. Links to information and resources are available from Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ political-donations or from Council. All Political Donations and Gifts Disclosure Statements will be public documents. Submissions will be made public in accordance with Schedule 1 Part 3 Clause 1(a)(vi) of the GIPA Regulations 2009 as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector. For assistance with this please call Council’s Records Coordinator on 02 6626 7113. Enquiries: Rob Van Iersal Ph: 02 6626 7054
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE NORTH BYRON PARKLANDS REGULATORY WORKING GROUP North Byron Parklands (Parklands) Regulatory Working Group (RWG) has been operating for many years to review environmental management and community relations. Members include the NSW Police, Byron Shire Council staff, Tweed Shire Council, Roads and Maritime Services, Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service, Office of Environment and Heritage and National Parks and Wildlife Service. A community representative from Byron local government area is being sought to sit on the RWG for a term of two (2) years. Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from persons who are interested in being nominated and appointed as the Byron community representative on the RWG. The RWG operates under an agreed Terms of Reference and typically meets twice a year with members invited on a tour of large events when they occur. A copy of the RWG Terms of Reference is available on Council’s website, along with the Expression of Interest nomination form. Any person interested in nominating should download and complete this form and the respond to the selection criteria. Nominations should be lodged with Council and clearly marked ‘2019 Nomination for Community Representative North Byron Parklands RWP’. All expressions of interests will be reported to Council at an Ordinary meeting to be held in October. Expressions of Interest Close: Monday 7 October 2019
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 9 OCTOBER 2019 10.2019.450.1 – Byron Bay, 4/11 Banksia Drive (Lot 4 SP 89597) Planners North, Change of Use to Recreation Facility (Indoor) Pilates Studio 10.2019.445.1 – New Brighton, 58 New Brighton Road (Lot 1 DP 542514) Town Planning Studio Pty Ltd, Use of Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling House and Carport 10.2018.483.1 – Wilsons Creek, 58 Montecollum Road (Lot 4 DP 621548) Frank Stewart Architect, S82A Review, Rural Tourist Accommodation: Eight (8) Cabins, Swimming Pool and Associated Works
EXHIBITION CLOSES 16 OCTOBER 2019 10.2019.451.1 – Suffolk Park, 62 Corkwood Crescent (Lot 283 DP 1198641) Ardill Payne & Partners, Subdivision Two (2) Lots into Two (2) Lots 10.2019.466.1 – Suffolk Park, 41 Bottlebrush Crescent (Lot 282 DP 1018663) Tain Investments Pty Ltd, Community Title Subdivision Seventeen (17) Lots 10.2019.469.1 – Byron Bay, 134 Lighthouse Road (Lot 1 DP 246414) Mr G Shaw - Demolition of Existing Dwelling House and construction of New Dwelling House
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAM (SECTION 356) AND SMALL CHANGE GRANTS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS Community Initiatives Program – Applications close: 4pm Friday 25 October 2019 Council’s Community Initiatives Program aims to improve community wellbeing and quality of life for Byron Shire residents. Council invite applications for community driven initiatives that address a specific community need which builds a sense of community, and aligns with Council’s goals. Round one for the 2019/20 financial year was offered in April/May 2019 with 9 projects funded. As there is further budget available, a second round is now being offered. Guidelines, including the assessment criteria, and an application form can be downloaded from Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Community/Supporting-communities/ Grants-and-funding/Community-Initiatives-Program. Applicants need to: • read the guidelines to understand if their organisation and project are eligible for funding; • show a matching contribution to the proposed project as outlined in the guidelines; • complete an application form on the template provided.
Small Change Grants Program for Young People – Applications close: 4pm Friday 1 November 2019 Council recognises and values the contribution that young people bring to the Byron Shire community with their energy, ideas, perspectives and liveliness. The aim of the grants program is to provide a voice for young people, encourage them to participate and gain experience in leadership roles. Young people aged between 15 and 25 are invited to apply for a small grant to help fund a project that will benefit young people in Byron Shire. Young people need to be auspiced by an organisation, must live in the Byron Shire and must deliver the project in Byron Shire. For further information including assessment criteria and an application form see Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ Home/Tabs/Public-notices/Small-Change-Grants-for-Young-People. Enquiries for both programs to: Joanne McMurtry 02 6626 7316 or jmcmurtry@byron.nsw.gov.au Please note: The canvassing of Councillors or Council staff in relation to this funding program will automatically result in disqualification of offending applicants.
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Honouring those who fell, in hope of a better a future
Byron Shire Greens Councillor Sarah Ndiaye was voted in unopposed as Deputy Mayor of Byron Shire Council at last Thursday’s council meeting. Ndiaye says she hopes to use the position to help raise awareness of our waste management challenges – particularly in the commercial and industrial areas. Bringing back the Brunswick River through riparian work, water management and clean-ups is another key aim, along with laying the foundations for some affordable housing outcomes in the Shire. ‘It’s a complex picture and we need to stay focused on our goal of meeting our zero emissions targets by 2025 in
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Greens councillor Sarah Ndiaye is Byron Shire’s new deputy mayor. Photo Tree Faerie all our decision making,’ she said. ‘There’s just so much to do in this last year of the current council term, and I’m very excited about so many of the projects council is involved in.’
Byron Shire Council Notices 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
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Last Saturday was the 102nd anniversary of the death of Private Patrick Bugden. Budgen was killed in action in the battle of Polygon Wood in Belgium. It was only fitting that this date was chosen to unveil a bronze bust modelled on his likeness, as a representation of all of the young men who died overseas in war. Justine Elliot unveiled the bust and an honour roll on Saturday. ‘The Bangalow RSL are such strong advocates for our veteran community, and indeed, for the wider community,’ said Ms Elliot. ‘Every town in Australia has its own story and its own personal connection to the terrible conflicts of war, and today we honour and renew
Justine Elliot MP and sculptor Susan Kaden, with the bust in the likeness of Private Patrick Bugden at Bangalow RSL. that connection.’ Ms Elliot noted the RSL had shopped locally for the project. The stone came from Tregeagle, it was delivered by a Ballina business and the bronze bust was conceived
Clarity please: Bike plan hits road block The final bike path plan and PAMP that came to last week’s council meeting hit a road block because the community couldn’t work out what changes had been made in response to their feedback to the draft plan. This was because staff had chosen not to release the attachments to the report and it was unsearchable. As a result, a motion was passed to defer accepting the report until the next meeting of Council and release the ‘report summarising the submissions and staff responses’. This means that the community can now determine what changes have been incorporated, and respond at
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U means dead During councillors discussions at the meeting it became clear that any bike path in category U had virtually no chance of gaining funding. ‘U means they are dead,’ said Mayor Richardson. It became clear that the proposed bike path from Mullumbimby to Shearwater that had a high level of community support, had not been looked at by staff. Jan Hackett confirmed with staff that, ‘If they are U it is because they haven’t been assessed.’ The Mayor suggested changing all category Us to
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Overall the councillors praised the inclusive process that staff had used to engage with the community. The motion that eventually passed, left it open
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for community feedback to councillors on which of the proposed bike paths in category U should be re-categorised. The suggestion that all un-prioritised (category U) submissions had been moved into category C, as stated by the Mayor, on Bay FMs Community News Room on Friday, is incorrect. If you have questions for staff on the the bike path plan or PAMP call 6626 7000.
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and created by Huonbrook sculptor, Susan Kaden. The stonemason for the project – Albie Hartnett – is based at Friday Hut Road, Possum Creek. The Honour Roll was designed and constructed by
Stuart Pratley of Bangalow. Patrick Bugden attended the Bangalow Public School from 1903 to 1905. The Honour Roll bears the names of those district volunteers who died in WWI. On the 28th September 1917, Privates Patrick Bugden and John Hare, a farmworker from Teven and Reverend David Hunter, of the Knockrow Methodist Church died. Also remembered are Privates Willie Brandie and James Weir of Clunes. Both were killed in action the day before. ‘We must never forget the more than 1.5 million Australians who have served our country in wartime and the more than 100,000 who have lost their lives,’ said Ms Elliot. ‘Lest we forget.’
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ſşǕ ƐƆ şĪ ĎşşŔ Yet another IPCC report has come out on the dire circumstances of the planet from human burning of fossil fuels, this time with a particular focus on our oceans. As Rolling Stone put it ‘UN Climate Report: Oceans Also F-cked’ The question is, who has profited from burning fossil fuels? Those currently hoarding the wealth and profit from the extraction of fossil fuels at the cost of the world include Gina Rinehart, Clive Palmer, Adani, the Saudi Royals – the list goes on. They hoard extreme wealth but it is the world in general which will pay the price. It is not just the price of the environmental disaster we are watching play out in front of us. It is also the price that the ‘quiet Australians’ will pay to fix the bloody mess because of the moral corruption of our pious goddamned leaders. To create a few parallels – Australia not only extracts coal but it also extracts uranium to export for energy production and health uses. With uranium we understand that the byproduct of its use is dangerous. It could cause the destruction of the world should it fall into the wrong hands. In fact, even if it is not stored properly for thousands of years then it could destroy large areas of land and sea. So our governments have signed treaties to ensure that the negative consequences are minimised. According to the World Nuclear Association, ‘Nuclear power is the only large-scale energy-producing technology that takes full responsibility for all its waste and fully costs this into the product.’ So in like fashion why don’t fossil-fuel companies take responsibility for their CO2 and other climate warming wastes? Why does the Australian government insist on subsidising the likes of Adani and other fossil-fuel emitters to the known detriment of the planet? Will the taxpayers of Australia allow themselves to be duped into paying for the costs of the planet warming in the same way they continue to pick up the bills for the tobacco industry, and James Hardie over asbestos? Both those industries knew they were poisoning people and places, such as the Mullumbimby Hospital site, with their products but they then walked away with billions, leaving you and I and our tax dollars to clean up their mess. Are we going to allow the coal, oil and gas companies to extract their multimillion-dollar profits and then pick up the bill for the damage that their willful fight against mitigation will cost us? Will we allow our politicians like ScoMo, Angus Taylor, and Barnaby Joyce, who continue to deny the urgent need for action on climate change, to walk away without paying for the reprehensible cost of their actions and choices on our behalf? Should they be held accountable in criminal courts for their actions that seem to be leading to the death of our planet? Aslan Shand, acting editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au
tough week in the Anglosphere. Not only are Donald Trump in the USA, and Boris Johnson in the UK both struggling to bluff and bluster their way out of their self-inflicted problems, but even the previously untouchable Canadian Justin Trudeau was embroiled in decades-old controversies over black-face pranks. It was left to the Antipodes to hold the line, which New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern managed, with her usual panache. But Scott Morrison, for all his supposed insouciance, had worries that might prove more long-lasting than the transient disasters of his colleagues. Last week the earth moved for him too – not a major tremor, certainly not a tsunami, but a rumbling that warned of a political tectonic shift that needed to be fixed promptly, before his remaining credibility got washed away by the rising waters those pesky climatologists keep harping about. Some seven million people, 300,000 of them his own constituents, rallied in protest, demanding more action – real action – over climate change. This could be shrugged off as yet another distraction – obviously they were not quiet Australians, the only kind worth worrying about. But they had a focus: Greta Thunberg, whose excoriating speech at the United Nations gained world wide attention and threatened to turn a demonstration into a movement. Clearly she had to be stopped, destroyed, vaporised. So ScoMo and his hardened shock troops sprang into action. There was no need to respond to her arguments – too complicated, too timeconsuming, and too risky, especially because they were largely irrefutable. Terminating the messenger was much simpler, and in any case would be more fun – how good is smashing a teenager? So let’s get kicking. Her crimes are clearly many and deep-rooted, but the worst of them is undeniable and irreparable: she is young. Not actually a child, although we will call her that when it suits, but by definition too naïve, stupid and gullible to have delivered that speech – or her numerous previous speeches – without coaching and manipulation. She must be the victim of a sinister conspiracy, a cult aimed at undermining
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That is clearly his job, and his success on asylum seekers, Sudanese gangs, internet porn, unnamed security scares and all the rest of it shows that he is bloody good at it. And to prove it, he was happy to drag in his own young daughters, aged 12 and 10 respectively. They discussed climate change and fossil fuels – but he wanted them to keep everything in context and perspective, just as he had said. He wanted them to be optimistic, looking forward to what he called a pristine environment (if he ever knew what the word pristine meant, he has long forgotten it) in an ideal future. We can just see him as he gathers them on his lap, and their little eyes light up at the prospect of a landscape scarred by coalmines, with power plants belching clouds of smoke all around as they stroke and pat their father’s pet, the lump of anthracite he one cradled lovingly in parliament. Not at all like that deluded dupe Greta Thunberg. Was there anything more to say? Of course there was, the usual lies about how Australia was doing its bit, more than its bit, and in any case it wasn’t polluting very much at all, and places like China should do more, which is no doubt why we are flogging them as much coal as we can possibly manage. And now for the big announcement: cardboard man has morphed into plastic man. ScoMo is going to clean up the world’s oceans. Well, not really, but he is going to try and find someone who will, as long as there’s a buck in it, which, in the current circumstances – that recycling plants around the world are either closing down or putting harsh restrictions on the waste they will accept – may be tricky. Which is no doubt why Morrison’s government has some kind of aspiration to phase out the use of plastic packaging in Australia, but is not putting a timetable on it. The environment is not just climate change, he thundered, and as far as he is concerned, that’s certainly true – it is not about climate change at all. And Australia has absolutely nothing to apologise for. Or at least Australia is not going to apologise, and definitely not to Greta Thunberg and millions of enthusiastic followers. Not now, not ever. Deny, obfuscate, distract, mislead – and if that does not work, terminate with extreme prejudice.
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western civilisation. So it is not really her fault, except that it is – she should go back home (or better, a home run not by her obviously abusive parents, but one that is politically sound), and learn the revealed truth about the eternal benefits of fossil fuel and the fallibility of the science to the contrary.
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Slow down, ducks crossing Hurry up, doze the wetland Chill out, find yourself Cheer up, buy something The sculpture’s gone The birds were soldered Now they’re sold Razor wire Tinsel dick Can’t think Ostrich politik Heads in the sand At Clarke’s Beach Spooner Smackdown Sand wrestling the sea We’re all one Some are greedy Feed the pigs Forget the needy Marley Berry-Pearce Suffolk Park
It’s time we started planning the relocation of Byron Bay. Fifty years should be enough to complete the move to Myocum Bay. In 2070 we can begin the next step to Main Arm Bay. I’ve got potential beach front property there with magnificent views of Chincogan Island. Hopefully I’ll be out of prison by then after my 27th Extinction Rebellion arrest for snorkeling around the Brisbane CBD. On a more serious note, farmers are already struggling and food shortages are inevitable. It’s not funny and we need to act now, in
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The best things in life aren’t things While all those folks who marched and protested for action on climate change should be applauded, we need to stop, consider and mount more and larger protests against the cause of climate chaos. Rampant consumer capitalism, ‘Casino’ capitalism, the worldwide addiction to the consumption of ‘things’, mindless international tourism, endless wars and the exploitation of at least a billion animals each year. Unless those issues are addressed and our
Did it strike anyone else that the voices leading the Global Climate Strike were overwhelmingly passionate, intelligent and articulate young women – yet the people who are underwhelmingly ruining their lives are ignorant, selfsatisfied and disengaged old blokes? How many more decades will we have to wait until the power is more evenly shared between us all? Hazel Hawke once said that this shift will not happen until women realise that they are their own worst enemy – they still actively and consistently uphold this failed system of patriarchy by voting these idiots in – over and over again. It’s time to support these young women – they are our future. Diane Hart Mullumbimby
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by Ian Rogers When Humpy Koneru challenged for the world title in 2011, the Indian star looked likely to be at the top of women’s chess for many ears to come. In 2004 she had become the youngest female Grandmaster in history – a record broken by her 2011 conqueror Hou Yifan – and she was also the second woman after Judit Polgar to break the 2600 barrier. Yet after 2014 her rating started a slow and steady decline, although she remained in the world top ten. When Koneru had her first child in 2017 and subsequently played mostly fast tournaments, it seemed that India’s first and best world class female player had decided that her chess career was, at best, on hold. However, last week, competing in her first classical round-robin tournament for three years at the Grand Prix in Skolkovo, Russia, Koneru outpointed many of the best women players in the world to take home $25,000 and move up to the world number three position for females.
For North Coast news online visit In Skolkovo Koneru, now 32, finished undefeated, half a point ahead of the two players who will play for the Women’s World Championship in January, Ju Wenjun and Aleksandra Goryachkina. Speaking after the tournament, Koneru admitted that becoming a mother had dampened but not extinguished her ambitions: ‘Of course it’s not so easy when you have a kid and family but it’s not that you have to lose your profession; you can still do whatever you wish. It’s about a person’s individual choice and also you need to balance chess and parenthood. Probably I will not get as much time for my professional career as in earlier days, but I think it’s still manageable.’ Skolkovo WGP 2019 White: H Koneru Black: A Kashlinskaya Opening: Queen’s Gambit Declined 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.Nc3 Bb4 5.Bg5 h6 6.Bxf6 Qxf6 7.e3 0-0 8.Rc1 dxc4 9.Bxc4 c5 10.0-0 cxd4 11.Ne4!? Qe7 After 11... Qg6 12.Bd3, the Black queen is under threat. 12.exd4 Rd8 13.Qc2 Bd7 14.a3 Ba5 15.b4 Bb6 16.Rfe1 Bc6 17.Rcd1 Qc7? Incautious. After 17...Bxe4 18.Rxe4 Nd7, Black is solid enough. 18.Neg5!! Bxf3 Desperation, since 18...hxg5 19.Nxg5 g6 20.Nxf7! Kxf7 21.Rxe6 is a massacre. 19.Qh7+ Kf8 20.Rxe6! 1-0
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join with New Zealand, the Pacific islands and other small island states to make a block with real influence in global forums, and put serious pressure on the climate laggards like the US, China, Brazil and India. Australia addressing its own climate issues and taking a constructive role globally might give the kids some hope that we can deal positively with an uncertain future. Matthew Lambourne Mullumbimby
Fluoride Does anyone know the water authorities are poisoning all the public water supplies that have been fluoridated. No? Then read on: I know Byron Shire refused to have fluoride in its water supply. But what else is in the water? Please get the water tested by an independent laboratory. Fluoridated water is contaminated by an industrial grade waste product. Why? This waste product corrodes metal – what the – hydrofluoric acid is the waste produced. Acid won’t save your children’s teeth or yours. If you are on fluoridated water, I suggest you go and
buy a charcoal filter at a health food shop or move to another town or shire that doesn’t put fluoride into the water supply. Why are the government and health authorities allowing this poison to be put into water supplies? Keep asking the question to councils, state and federal regimes and the AMA. Why? $$$. Look familiar? Are you feeling dumbed-down already? We are being forcibly mass-dosed – is that okay with you? Paul Brecht Evans Head
Highlighting solar Council just put a solar roof over 40 car spaces, and good on them, but it highlights the limitations of solar. The roof generates about 0.1 megawatts, at a cost of $380,000. We would need 10,000 such roofs to generate 1000 megawatts, which is about the size of a normal large power plant. Australia needs about 30 of these. Besides, solar and wind electricity are intermittent. There are many ideas about how to store electricity, but none are even close to being practical. No one has worked out a way to make the sun shine at night. About 20 per cent of
carbon emissions come from cars. Any change in driving habits is likely to cause problems. For example, every year a million or so people drive down from the Gold Coast to Byron just for the day, a huge source of carbon emissions. Even if we could stop them, imagine the outcry from the tourist businesses. And what about commuting? Electric vehicles powered by solar are promising but expensive. Imagine the problems if everyone had to buy a new car and a solar facility as well. The changes needed in our lifestyles are drastic, and very expensive. The reason politicians don’t act is that they suspect they would be voted out of office if they did. Frankly, I don’t think anything significant will be done until there is a big calamity, like widespread famine, or several cities and islands lost to rising tides. Only then will there be major action. The question is, by then, will it be too late? Charles MacFarland Ewingsdale
Cool the Earth down Global warming is no secret. The question is what will you do to cool the Earth down? Coal has absorbed the
frictional heat that the Earth creates in its rotation as well as a portion of heat absorbed from the sun for Billions of years. Yes, that’s Billions of years with a B. Over the last couple of hundred years humans have mined this heat absorbing source that the Earth uses to cool down and burned it for electricity (really smart cookies). Now the Earth is trying to keep cool by melting the ice. When all the ice melts, basically it won’t be too long before an extinction event will take place. Calling all SCIENTISTS. Calling all GOVERNMENTS. Calling all SPARE CASH. We need to create a material that will operate like coal and absorb the heat of the Earth. Maybe if we can develop a crystal that can grow, we can grow it with the water from the melting ice, using desalinated water. This material we create must absorb heat, yet not overheat so as to become a future toxic problem. Then we must place this material where the coal was; yes exactly where the coal was as there were the points that the Earth created to absorb the heat. Theorist, Jack Ocholoose Byron Bay
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Letters We need better governance Of all the things that the governments of Australia (federal, state and local) need to address, what we are actually doing beggars belief! Locally, the council is blowing smoke up Mullum’s arse again by building a bypass off Jonson Street for more CARS in town and will probably make Ewingsdale Road worse. And don’t mention public art. We need boarding houses for the homeless (in case you can’t remember them, they provided full board at a reasonable cost) but the authorities think ‘affordable housing’ – much more expensive and not what is required to get them all off the streets quicker. And the state and feds can’t see that the clear and present danger is bushfires. We need those great big water-bombing helicopters, one for each state, but we are getting already obsolete submarines. The current feds have no policies, do nothing when at ‘work’, and send our ‘oh so wonderful’ PM to the US for a love-in with the world’s most stupid, arrogant climate saboteur. We are being duchessed to join them in yet another disastrous adventure in the Middle East against a
heavily sanctioned Iranian democracy where the people, especially the women, are treated far better than in the oppressive Saudi Kingdom – who also gave us the September 11 WTC atrocity. But we backed them against the Iranians. Sanctions caused the second world war with Germany and Japan. So forget history and you will repeat it. We need a lot more jobs for the masses of un and under-employed. But our current dictator has decided for us that… wheeeee! We are off to Mars with the Yanks! We need better governance. Lester Prowse Huonbrook
Run out of patience Global Climate Strike 20 September, was spearheaded by students determined to highlight the urgent need for concrete political action to halt the rising trajectory of CO2 levels rising further. Australia, as the largest per capita emitter of CO2,continues to obfuscate by blame-shifting to larger industrialised nations, disingenuously arguing it is fulfilling its duty to reduce emissions. Young people have run out of patience as they watch in horror the unfolding environmental
destruction and crisis: deforestation, species extinction, forest fires, rising sea levels, and droughts as a result of increasingly radical weather bringing further uncertainty and anxiety for many. Richard Hil’s article Echo 18 September, provides a poignant reminder and compelling case for immediate political action on the increasing climate emergency, by holding those responsible to account. Likewise Jason van Tol’s letter, Echo 18 September; historical analogy provides an accurate analysis of the material conditions ripe for transitional change from the old order, to a new. We need nothing less than a complete reorganisation of Western political economy – goods produced to industrial methods, global supply chains, resource extraction, energy production and use production, agriculture, housing and building design and organisation of employment. ‘Green New Deal’ US Democratic Socialists and UK Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn signal the tentative beginning of positive political change. Despondency and nihilistic thinking, a product of a highly individualistic society, contrasts the student-inspired Global Strike, collectively demonstrating that people
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Make love – but ŕşƐȞćëćĶĕƆ A modest proposal for Extinction Rebellion: make love – but not babies. Extinction Rebellion’s concern for our extinction is misplaced. We are the most widespread, numerous and ravenous mammal on earth, almost eight billion. The UN forecasts 9.8 billion by 2050 and 11.2 billion by 2100. Imagine the havoc with those numbers. Lords of creation we can and will metastasise into any niche able to support us. If that extinguishes other beings so be it. We are the threat, not the threatened. The second asteroid, we are perpetrators of the holocaust of the animals. ▶ Continued on next page
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Photo Tree Faerie A year 6 student from Bangalow Public school has been getting up to award-winning extra curricular activities and making life better for koalas and humans. Maddy Paice from Newrybar was recently named the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Young Campaigner of 2019. ‘The award was presented to me by the head of IFAW which was a big privilege,’ said Maddy. ‘I got the award
because, for one and a half years now, I have been raising money for the koalas.’ ‘I started by setting up a stall selling some of my old stuff, cakes and busking on my flute,’ says Maddy. ‘After a while I decided to start selling eggs since I have 17 chickens. A year later and I had raised $1000 for the koalas.’ Maddy says a Christmas gift of a beeswax wraps kit added a means to make a
lot more money to donate. ‘We started selling them at markets. After only half a year we have now donated $10 000 to the koalas, which is the reason I was given the award.’ ‘When I grow up I would like to be a wildlife vet.’ It doesn’t stop there – Maddy has also been nominated for the Fred Hollows Humanity Award which will be held on October 16 in Sydney.
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weeps, with species extinction, observes the fading dunes after a king tide – how this winter the ocean was warm, whales in a sauna, the bushfires. Sadly Mo Mo, doesn’t know, we know, bla bla bla rational economics fans the flames of global warming. And being Trump’s butt-wipe is not the solution . I say to the child of God; you are stardust, you are golden. Human beings and their children’s children deserve to live in a beautiful garden. I will gladly show solidarity and join you in your protest. Les Shotton Byron Bay
fruitlessly at the solid wall of blinkered denial that the local Greens have sadly degenerated into. It’s exhausting and demoralising; They never refute what I have to say, just ignore it and hope it will go away. Definitely I’ve been tempted. I used to be able to inject a bit of humour into my presentations, but more and more all the anger just takes over. That’s what happened to me walking past the council chambers a couple of weeks ago when I spotted the mayor being interviewed by a couple of guys. I called out loudly as I passed. Then at last week’s Council meeting he annoyed me by petulantly refusing to answer a valid question validly put. It was the content that no doubt caused the petulance: I wanted to know if he was going to renominate at the elections next year and if he would run as an independent instead of cashing in on past Greens glories on the Greens bandwagon. Alternatively if he did not intend to run, would he consider quitting immediately so we could have a by-elected new mayor that we could observe in action for a few months before we commited to a four year term? How reasonable a question is that? Fast Buck$ Coorabell [Edited for length]
In balanced ecosystems the top predator is in the smallest number. We are the top predator and out of control. Our fellow creatures reduced to prey, pests or pets. The truly wild and free have all but vanished. Climate change is but one of our destructive impacts. Even with a zero-carbon economy, if the infinite growth, infinite consumption demands of klepto-capitalism party-on then so will extinctions. We have no right to rob our fellow creatures of their rightful places on earth. We have already taken far too much. There can be no sustainability without a steady-state economy and a stable population. We men drive the war on nature. Empowerment of women is the best hope. Like modern Lysistratas, if women worldwide had just one child each, until balance is restored, our place on earth would be sustainable. Left to alpha males, we will burn Earth to a desert and fantasise about terraforming Mars. Adrian Gattenhof Mullumbimby
Back to the garden I came upon a child of God, walking along the road, protesting about the change in climate. Kindness is intelligent and intelligence is kindness that sees life as one: that
I should be kicking back on my meds Little Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg put on a memorable performance at the United Nations climate event last week and I hope someone does a T-shirt or a bumper sticker of her angry face with the words ‘how dare you!’ emblazoned on it. The bit that most resonated with me however was her bitter remark that she should be in school; clearly her childhood was, in effect, stolen due to the wilful negligence of the older generation. The other end of the scale, of course, at my age I should be kicking back and enjoying my medications – but instead I’ve spent years bashing
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Opinion !şƖŕĈĶō ĎĕƆƐſşƷƆ ƆŊëƐĕſȜƆ ƐſĕĕƆ Charles Boyle Council staff’s recent removal of an unapproved orchard in Mullumbimby has caused distress and resentment in the community. The fruit trees were planted by members of the community and the orchard had existed for more than ten years without any complaints until recently. Mullumbimby High and police expressed concern to Council about ‘anti-social behaviour’ and that the trees were restricting police surveillance of the skate park. Council staff who inspected the orchard found it overgrown with weeds and strewn with litter. They also found unmanaged banana trees – a biosecurity risk. All bananas require a NSW Department of Primary industries permit, to control disease. While the trees were planted with good intent, it is illegal to plant gardens on any property without permission. An orchard requires maintenance, which had not occurred there for some years, and there was also the issue of insurance liability.
If someone were injured by a tree on council property, Council is potentially liable. However, destroying the orchard won’t prevent bad behaviour and just moves the problem elsewhere. Council staff proceeded to destroy the trees without any community consultation. If they had asked, they would know that the ashes of a locally born and bred skater had been scattered there, and their destruction has caused significant distress for the relatives – for them, the orchard was a sacred place. Communication is essential to avoid conflict, but in this case Council has chosen to ignore the community’s interest in the site. While the people who planted the trees should have approached Council about their project, so Council should have handled the destruction of the skate park fruit trees with some respect and community consultation. The Council’s ‘zero-tolerance’ authoritarian approach has caused distress and ongoing resentment in the community. With a little communication, things could have turned out differently.
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This is an existential emergency: ƆƐşżȞżſĕƐĕŕĎĶŕī ƷşƖ ëſĕ ƆşōưĶŕī ĶƐ Phillip Frazer Greta Thunberg’s speech to the UN was delivered with tears of rage from the 16-year old crusader, and tears of rage from grown men the world over. She was telling everyone older than 16 that they have failed. She was telling those who say it can’t be done to get out of the way of those who are doing it. She was talking about saving the planet and thus our species. Richard Flanagan in The Guardian compared her speech to Abraham Lincoln’s at Gettysburg; each being a declaration of enormous gravity delivered in extremely few words; Lincoln’s bid to win the Civil War was 273 words, Thunberg’s bid to deliver us from the patriarchy was just shy of 500. She addressed her words to those ‘who can only talk about money and fairytales of eternal economic growth’ very deliberately including
Image by Phillip and Jackson Frazer. Greta image from earthisland.org. the world’s leaders of business, industry, and government.
She threw the words of President John F Kennedy in the faces of her American
hosts, quoting his speech on why they funded the search for penicillin, why they aimed to land a man on the moon, ‘not because they are easy, but because they are hard’, as JFK put it. She invoked a third American secular saint, Martin Luther King, whose dream was for racial equality, while hers is that ‘that governments, political parties and corporations grasp the urgency of the climate and ecological crisis and come together as you would in an emergency – and safeguard the conditions for a dignified life for everybody on earth.’ Above all else, the burden of Greta’s speech, and its shocking power, came from her refrain, ‘How dare you.’ It was how she framed the ‘you’ and the ‘we’. ‘You have stolen the dreams and childhoods of future and present generations’, she told the men who have for so long considered themselves rulers of the planet. ‘How dare you’.
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Beautiful films that inspire us to nurture nature
The last male northern white rhinoceros, Sudan, with one of his protectors in Kifaru.
Digby Hildreth The children and young people pouring out of school and onto the streets are quite aware of what they’re going through – to paraphrase Bowie. They’re mad, and they’re not going to take it any more. And who could blame them? Their future is burning up, and BBFF shares their outrage. Over the years the festival has given primacy to some important, gamechanging environmental films. Frackman and The Bentley Effect had their world premieres at the festival in 2015 and 2016, as did Our Power last year. Last year BBFF also screened Undermined – Tales from the Kimberley and closed with the international premiere of Sharkwater – Extinction, about
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Salmon are in trouble in British Columbia, as seen in Guardian.
the tireless activist Rob Stewart. This year, four compelling documentaries deal with eco-concerns in corners of the world that aren’t seen much in the news, where Mother Nature is on the run: Macedonia, Kenya, British Columbia and Baja California. They tell the story of how bees, the northern white rhino, salmon and the landscape itself are being compromised by the intrusions of the modern world – by human greed, ignorance and neglect. Ironically, it is the human element in all of these stories that brings some light into what might otherwise seem unbearably sad, balancing the wrongs with glimpses of the indefatigable human spirit that sparks optimism. In nearly every scene in Kifaru, the camera
Hatidze and her honey-dripping charges in Honeyland.
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includes Jacob and Jojo, the rangers at the Ol Pejeta wildlife conservancy in central Kenya who care for and protect Sudan, the last male northern white rhinoceros, who is dying of old age. Their devotion to their families – and the huge, lumbering animals they talk to and tickle like kittens – their daily routines, and growing anxiety about a loss of livelihood, make Kifaru into a compelling real-life drama. The audience is drawn in to face the full emotional weight of the loss, the terrible cost of extinction. But the men’s decency and dedication – their humanity – makes the film shine. Beautiful people working in a beautiful landscape, they offer hope that the best in us will prevail. They are also pioneers of an evolving practice in conservation, incorporating local concerns and prosperity into wildlife protection – a new twist on the age-old interdependence of humanity and the rest of nature. That interdependence is powerfully real in the role that salmon play along the coast of British Columbia: as well as underpinning the ecosystem, their existence provides the backbone of the region’s economy and culture. But they are disappearing, despite the life-long commitment of the men and women who for more than a century have monitored them in the state’s Great Bear Rainforest. Their service is honoured in the feature documentary Guardian. The region is one of the last pristine frontiers of the world, and the film is visually stunning. Forests growing on sheer granite cliffs, plunging waterfalls, streams and rivers, home to bears, eagles and the fish that feed them. Mining and development threaten this Edenic landscape; the short-term gains given precedence over permanent consequences. Courtney Quinn’s film, character-driven but with nature as the presiding genius, is poignant and poetic, an exquisite elegy, and an indictment of an officialdom that censors science and sanctions soaring natural resource development. The clash between the co-operation with nature – knowledgeable, respectful, sustainable – and market forces is key to a dramatic storyline in Honeyland, set in the mountains of North Macedonia, when the study of Europe’s last female bee-hunter is rudely interrupted by an unexpected intrusion. Hatidze has lived all her life in this rugged landscape, abandoned now but for her, her ailing mother, a dog, and the bees she ‘farms’. Cheerful and uncomplaining, she works
A still from Planet Fungi – North East India. Photo Stephen Axford
hard under bleak, bitter conditions to keep her mother fed and warm. Hatidze’s beehives provide both food and income, and she cherishes them using ancient, time-proven methods. She is profoundly familiar with the bees’ habits and needs, singing to them and handling them without being stung. Life is tough but predictable, until a feral family of nomadic of cattle farmers sets up home nearby. She shares her beekeeping knowledge with them, but the feckless dad ignores her advice and yields to market forces. It’s not long before the chainsaw comes out – in a telling scene that speaks to the destructiveness and exploitative power of the profit motive the world over. Honeyland was awarded the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2019. It drips, like warm golden honey, with an intimate, melancholy beauty, while offering a forlorn commentary on capitalism’s approach to the natural world. The fate of the many natural wonders of Baja California, and its unique historical legacy, are the subject of An Island in the Continent, a reverential, concerned look at the 1300km-long peninsula, and a metaphor for what is happening in the world. The Baja is a mythological and magical land, with a unique flora and wildlife and cultural history, with extraordinary cave paintings quite unlike the Inca ancestry of the rest of Mexico. The film moves from the poetic, to the concrete, with damning environmental and social revelations, to the contemplative, taking in mountains, desert, ocean, and the extraordinary cave art of past civilisations. Beside these four feature-length films, the festival is screening several short ‘environmental’ works, including Mystique Sequence, about the coast at Montauk in the US; surviving, and thriving, on an e-dump in Ghana (Kofi and Lartey); how the Bininj people of Kakadu balance diversity (Firekeepers of Kakadu) as well as Reclamation: The Rise at Standing Rock, and Rio Sagrado – films showing the natural magnificence of the planet, and the efforts of good people everywhere to preserve it. Another film, made by the well-known Northern Rivers filmmaker Catherine Marciniak, also gives cause for joy. The people of India love their mushrooms, and Planet Fungi – North East India provides an uplifting insight into the astonishing variety of the versatile organisms.
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Seeds are the real currency in the 21st century Hilary Bain
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eeds are a gift of nature, as well as a gift from countless generations that have come before us. Our ancestors have saved, modified and cultivated seeds, from all countries and cultures, since the beginning of agriculture 10,000 years ago. Seeds and seed saving enabled humans to settle in one place instead of being nomads, and civilisations developed. Before industrialisation came along, there was a staggeringly huge diversity of seeds in the west. But in the last 100 years, there has been a 94 per cent loss of vintage, open-pollinated fruits and vegetables. This hasn’t happened by accident.
Shrinking diversity The shrinking of seed diversity, and therefore food choices, is directly attributable to the mega multinational agri-chemical and food corporations that are now bigger than most governments, and way more powerful. And they are intent on owning the world’s food
supply. And diversity is not what they’re interested in. One of their tactics is to own all the seed stock around the world. Today, the diversity and future of seed is under threat. Of 80,000 edible plants used for food, only 150 are being cultivated, and just 8 are traded globally. In Iraq, when America invaded in 2003, there was an agenda other than getting control of the oil. With the help of the US government and military, the agri-chemical giants went about patenting very old grain seeds, and outlawed seed saving by the country’s farmers. Genetically modifying seeds has been the way these corporations have gone about owning seed. These GM seeds are unable to reproduce, so farmers are forced to buy their seed every year from the corporations. The seed gene bank of Iraq was located in Abu Graib, which was looted and a lot of the seeds were destroyed or lost. Sanaa Abdul Wahab Al-Sheikh, who worked at the gene bank, hid thousands of the seeds in her refrigerator
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and underground in her backyard. Thanks to her, a lot of seeds were saved and are back in a rebuilt gene bank, while she travels around the country collect-
everyone else’s expense, as they decimate the landscape, soil, forests and their inhabitants in their efforts to control the world’s food supply.
GM seeds are unable to reproduce, so farmers are forced to buy their seed every year ing seeds to add to the bank. She really understood the value of the seeds, and was able to retain an irreplaceable part of Iraqi culture.
Feeding a growing population We’re being fed lies about how the giant, corporate food growers are more productive, and that it’s the only way to feed a growing population. Both of these claims have been proven to be untrue. The amount of fossil fuel needed to produce food this way is contributing to climate change, and it’s the people’s tax dollars paying for it, in massive subsidies to these corporations, so they can make a profit – at
There’s a structure built into a mountain, about 700 miles south of the North Pole, in Svalbard, Norway, called the Doomsday Vault. In a temperature below freezing, millions of seeds collected from all over the world are stored in watertight and airtight foil packages, which are supposed to keep the seeds viable from 50 to 2000 years, depending on the type. This has been a coproduction of the Norwegian government and some private partners, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Monsanto (now owned by Bayer). The seeds are heirloom, not genetically modified. What are these people anticipating that we don’t know?
A garden is a living gene bank. Organic and small farmers, especially seed savers, are preserving names, stories, heritage, place and cuisine. They are retaining the ‘culture’ in ‘agriculture’, rather than reducing it to mere germplasm. They are actively keeping seeds viable, and acclimated to the area they’re grown in. This is what makes the Svalbard Doomsday Vault a bit ridiculous, because a lot of those seeds may not grow in the possible ‘new climate’ that’s being anticipated, as it may be too extreme; a rude awakening for the sleepy seeds.
Food insecurity Allowing ourselves to be at the mercy of a globalised food system is putting us all in danger of food insecurity. And their chemical reliant methods are destroying our health. Half of the world’s children are ill, and insects and birds are diminishing rapidly due to the use of pesticides. Here in the Byron Shire there are exciting things going on in the area of seed saving. In an effort to inform people and encourage as
many people as possible to start saving seeds from their gardens and small farms, the Mullum Farmers Market (MFM) and the Byron Hinterland Seed Savers (BHSS) are collaborating for the Seed Saver Fortnight.
Seed savers There is going to be a seed saver get-together at the Mullumbimby Farmers Market on Friday 11 October, from 8.30am – 10.30am, with speakers and seed swapping and giveaways. Maree Bracker is one of the few farmers in the area who saves her own certified organic seed, and she will be one of the speakers: Well worth a listen. There is also a new website byronseedshare.org created by Paul Crebar and others, with many perennial edible plant seeds, grown by locals, available for free and to swap. And the plan is to keep expanding it. This is one of the many ways we can get our Shire climate change resilient. If we have good, strong, acclimated, local seeds available to everyone, then there will always be food to eat. And that’s real food security!
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BALLINA DELI & CATERING Premium cheese, cured meats, delicious fresh-made dips and their famous duck paté. Creating and delivering charcuterie boards bursting with flavour for your celebration, picnic or event. 0412 682 241 | ballinadeli.com.au
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MARTIN’S BAKERY Enjoy delicious sandwiches and cakes, and the best bread and pies in the area, all made on site with love. Drop in for warm, friendly service and fresh products daily. 6686 5219
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BALLINA BEACH VILLAGE The perfect weekend getaway – South Ballina’s favourite holiday park! Under new management. Refurbished cabins, huge camping sites, pet friendly (with fully enclosed off-lead dog area), and onsite licensed cafe. ballinabeachvillage.com.au | 6686 3347
New southern mall now open at Ballina Fair! Cotton On Mega (includes Kids, Body, Adults and Ruby Shoes!), Best & Less & Kaisercraft. 6686 4508 ballinafairshopping.com.au
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CARPET ONE
Wide selection of fresh local seafood, including their famous Ballina King Prawns. Freshly cooked fish and chips, extensive takeaway menu. The only fish shop in Ballina owned by local fishermen. 6686 2533 | @ballina_fishermens_co_op
Great range, expert advice, professional installation. Residential and commercial. Tough flooring that stands up to the rigours of dayto-day living. 6686 3855 carpetone.com.au/ballina
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Fresh, delicious Pasta & Ravioli made with local and organic ingredients. Visit the shop from Tuesday to Saturday or find them at the Byron Bay, Bangalow and Mullumbimby markets. 0479 097 861 @ByronGourmetPastaCo
The Book Warehouse Ballina carries new releases plus popular backlist titles, bargain books for all ages, and a beautiful range of gift cards and wrap. Drop in for reading and gift ideas. 6686 0917
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Seascape offers a variety of massage techniques; Bowen Therapy, remedial, relaxation, sports, 20 years experience. Body Treatments; microdermabrasion, deluxe facials, ASAP skin products, body scrubs, waxing, tinting, pedicures, clay detox treatments. seascapelennox.com | 0409 112 075
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MULLUMBIMBY CHOCOLATE SHOP Be sure to bring family and friends to the Mullumbimby Chocolate Shop during the school holidays! Step in and be greeted with sweet smells and old-fashioned service and smiles. Have fun choosing your chocolates and lollies at our bar counter and we’ll fill a lolly bag just for you! We’ve also got a bulk section with chocolate-covered fruits and nuts along with honeycomb, Turkish delight, peanut brittle, ginger, and more, plus loads of licorice! Vegan, g/f and organic… we’ve got plenty of that covered too! We’ll be doing some instore promotions over the holidays, so be sure to pop in. Enjoy the school holidays and we look forward to seeing you! Shop 1/104 Dalley St, Mullumbimby
LET’S GO SURFING Keep the kids entertained these school holidays in kids-only surf lessons! They surf in really small groups of 6 students to 1 instructor, right on Main Beach Byron Bay! Their team of experienced PE teachers and sports scientists have designed programs to provide education, maximum fun and safety. They cover all the fundamentals from warm-up to paddling, catching waves and standing, and your kids will also learn important surf and safety rules. All equipment is included in the lesson price. Book today: letsgosurfing.com.au or call 6680 9443 6/4 Cavanbah Arcade, Jonson Street, Byron Bay
HOYTS TWEED CITY Save on family movies with saver sessions now! There’s no better place than Hoyts Tweed City for affordable family fun these school holidays. Sign up to Hoyts Rewards for free to save big on family movies with specially marked Saver and Super Saver Sessions*! Relax, recline, and enjoy an exciting range of family movies for less, including Dora And The Lost City Of Gold, The Angry Birds Movie 2, Abominable and Ugly Dolls. Book your tickets at hoyts.com.au 54 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South NSW
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LOOKING FOR A NEW ACTIVITY FOR YOUR CHILDREN THESE HOLIDAYS? Pinot and Picasso is here. Your cherubs will be under the guidance of our expert artists to OHW WKHLU FUHDWLYLW\ Ă RZ let their inner Picasso shine. www.pinotandpicasso.com.au/byron-bay for bookings.
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Acrobatics, juggling, trapeze & more skills for ages 4-14yrs Tues 8, Wed 9 & Thurs 10 October in Mullumbimby
PINOT AND PICASSO Looking for a new activity for your children these holidays? Well look no further - Pinot and Picasso here. The wildly-popular adult activity is bringing a number of kid friendly classes to Byron Bay this school break. Your cherubs will be under the guidance of our expert artists to get their creativity flowing let their inner Picasso come out. Head to www.pinotandpicasso.com.au/byron-bay today to book as places will sell fast. For enquiries please contact byron@pinotandpicasso.com.au
7-14 yrs workshops are registered with the Creative Kids rebate! 02 6684 3038 Call us for details or book online spaghetticircus.com
SPAGHETTI CIRCUS HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Thinking of enrolling in Term 4 circus classes? Want to see what the fuss is about first? Spaghetti Circus is running three days of circus workshops on Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th October! Come for one, two or three days! They welcome beginners and challenge regulars. You can achieve some tricky things through practice, but first you have to give it a go! 7–9yrs and 10–14yrs: 10am – 3pm 4–6yrs: 9.30am – 12.30pm (all day workshops available for 6yrs and older) Summer is coming and the cool afternoon is the perfect time to bounce, bend and move. Term 4 early-bird discount ends Thursday October 10. Active Kids vouchers and Creative Kids vouchers welcome. More info online: spaghetticircus.com
CRYSTAL CASTLE A visit to the Crystal Castle is a magical and nourishing experience. It’s a short scenic journey into a magical sanctuary hidden in Byron’s hinterland. Marvel at the beauty of nature’s ancient crystals. Sit inside an Amethyst cave! Or join one of the free daily workshops and experiences. Stand between two of the tallest crystals on Earth or take flight in the Wings to Eternity mural. Wander through the tranquil Shambhala Gardens, adorned with sacred statues and towering bamboo, then touch the World Peace Stupa. Enjoy breathtaking views from the terrace while you sip on fresh local coffee, or share a delicious lunch in the Lotus Cafe. Each day there is a beautiful Crystal Intention Experience with crystals, and a relaxing crystal singing-bowl meditation; the Peace Experience. The Crystal Castle with its peaceful ambience and exquisite natural splendour is a place of wonder for everyone. Enrich your spirit – discover the jewel of Byron. crystalcastle.com.au www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives
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More vegan options: Billi’s Indian By S Haslam. Photo by Tree Faerie One of the increasingly popular ways of eating is to eat more vegan and vegetarian food, and Indian restaurants often have exactly the right mix of menu items. On the one hand, people are increasingly eating more plant-based food to do their bit for the planet, but for many others this has a spiritual basis to it. Vegetarianism is an ancient practice in India; where 80% of Indians are Hindu, whose ancient texts recommend ahimsa – non-violence against all life forms including animals, and hence many Hindus prefer a vegetarian or lacto-vegetarian lifestyle. Of course, India is a very diverse society, and diet is partly a cultural phenomenon, with many Hindus (around 15%, according to a recent survey) eating beef, and only around 20% being strictly vegetarian. Class, wealth, sex and religion-based politics all affect whether an Indian will eat some meat. Hence, you’ll find plenty of meat on an Indian restaurant’s menu. There is, for example, a tendency to stereotype a region – many believe that Punjab is a ‘chicken-loving’ region whereas up to 75% of people in this northern state are vegetarian. Chennai, is perhaps considered the hub of the southern Indian vegetarian meal, but a recent survey suggests less than 10% of that city’s residents are vegetarian. However in Delhi, well known for its butter chicken, a third of residents are vegetarian. We are very lucky in the north of Byron Shire to have an Indian restaurant in Billinudgel where you can not only get the authentic tastes of India, made with fresh local produce, but you can also enjoy the cultural experience. Their next sitar night, starring
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master sitar player Peter Davidian, will be on 10 October – book now to share in this fun experience! At Billi’s Indian, the menu is ever changing; new entrées have been added – how about a chicken cheese naan, or a lamb cheese naan? And some new vegan entrées like tandoori mushroom, or the tandoori vegan tofu (pictured above). There are also some new curries, such as Dhal Makhani; a Punjabi dish made with black lentils and red kidney beans, butter and cream, and Chicken Dhansak; a chicken curry with lentil (although there are also lamb and beef options.) There is also a new pricing regime, where price is based closely on the cost of labour and other expenses required to actually make the dish, ensuring that you get the best value. And those locals who love the place (there is always a steady stream of diners coming in to pick up their take-away orders) will be pleased to know that the specials board will be changing on a weekly basis, and will contain at least a few dishes that aren’t on the regular menu. Of course if you do choose to dine in, you can eat inside or outside, which is fantastic in this climate-crazy world, but unlike the global temperature you can dial down the chilli whenever you need to – making the experience family friendly. It’s BYO, and very conveniently only a few metres walk to the pub bottle-shop. If you are going, friends have recommended the butter chicken and the spinach paneer, but I suspect it’s not going to be difficult to find something on the menu here that you’ll love. Billi’s Indian. 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel. Ph 6680 3352. www.billisindian.com.au
Head brewer at the Byron Bay Brewery, Al Gillespie, certainly knows his stuff. As well as enjoying the surf and lifestyle of Byron, he also has a tough day-job brewing beer onsite at the Skinners Shoot Rd location. Here he explains to the crowd at the launch of the brewery’s new Premium Lager just how it’s done – it’s not just malted barley,
hops, and water, really there’s also a lot of temperature control and record keeping if you’re going to produce a consistent brew with the same clarity, taste and alcohol content each time. If you want to taste the beer brewed 10m from where you drink it, it’s on tap now at Byron Bay Brewery, Skinners Shoot Rd Byron Bay. Photo: Benson Keers.
At the launch last Thursday of Byron Bay Brewery’s new Premium Lager. The brewery has had a rebrand by Thrills and has reaffirmed its support for local not-forprofit Positive Change for Marine Life. Pictured are: Serge Costi, Marketing Manager
Byron Bay Brewery; Nat Collins, Creative Director Thrills; Zoe White, Positive Change for Marine Life; Kit Bray, Brand Ambassador Byron Bay Brewery; Mahi Paquette, Positive Change for Marine Life and Al Gillespie, Head Brewer at Byron Bay Brewery.
Warm Up laneway party food-drive The Warm Up laneway party food-drive in Mullumbimby is a great way of helping the local Neighbourhood Centre, while having a great time dancing with local music maestros such as DJs Leoch, Rahima, Dr Who, Milk and El Toro. ‘I saw that the local Neighbourhood Centre had a lot of fresh food through their Food Recovery program, but what they were lacking was canned and long-life food’, said event organizer Abel el toro. ‘The laneway party is entry by a donation of canned food, which is collected and given to the Centre. The event has been really successful at generating canned food items, and it’s now going to be on the last Saturday of every month from 5-11pm, except in December when it’s going to be a week earlier (Saturday 21 December).’
Some of the tinned food raised for the Mullumbimby Neigbourhood Centre at the last Warm Up laneway party food-drive. More info: At The Rock and Roll Coffee Company, last Sat of the month. Facebook.com/ warmup2019
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Byron Bay Champagne Club Champagne Collet dinner Friday November 1 ~ The Byron at Byron YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: 5 glasses of champagne - five different types of champagne all from Champagne Collet Matched to a 4 course dinner by the executive chef, The Byron at Byron
Shopping organically By Sandra Davey Organic food can be cheaper than conventional food, although this isn’t always the case it’s worth checking out. In a 30 second experiment I found one organic item, coconut oil, cheaper at local organic supplier Santos than all of the conventional items at the supermarket. As well, you get what you pay for: organic fruit and vegetables have been found to have significantly more nutritional content than conventional crops – and one reason for overeating is that people simply aren’t getting the nutrients that they need. I often have guests ask me what I put in my food to make it taste so good when the dish is very simple, like a roast vegetable tray. I believe that they are actually tasting the flavour of how food should taste when it is grown in rich organic soil and tended to in benevolent ways. One of the places I buy organic food is Santos Organics; I like their ‘mission statement’ which is ‘to empower people and communities to live in a healthy and sustainable way’, for example by ensuring that 100% of their fruit and vegetables and almost all of their other products are either Certified Organic or Organically or Biodynamically grown. As well, their profits are put back into the environment and community. There is now overwhelming evidence that chemicals used in conventional agriculture pose risks to humans and other life forms and unwanted side effects to the environment. Testing by the Environmental Working Group found that, after they were washed, conventional celery, apples, strawberries and spinach contained pesticides, some of which were banned. The unchecked use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides has
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Testing (US FDA) on conventional celery found more than 95% were positive for pesticides, and up to 22 pesticide residues on strawberries, after they were washed. played havoc with human and other life forms. Santos Organics has recently gained Palm Oil Free Accreditation – this means that they now only stock a handful of palm oil products. Those products contain traceable palm oil that has been verified and approved by Palm Oil Investigations to originate in specific palm oil plantations in Africa, Papua New Guinea or Colombia. Santos no longer stock any products that contain palm oil that comes from Indonesia or Malaysia. What’s wrong with palm oil? Here’s a simple equation: Palm oil = massive deforestation = greenhouse gas emissions and species extinction. It’s easy to get clean, nutritious food, for example from Santos in store or from their cafes, and just by making this simple sort of food choice you are caring for our precious flora and fauna as well as empowering your health and the heath of the planet. Santos Organics: Mullumbimby, Byron Bay and Byron Industrial Estate. Shop online and deliveries info@santosorganics.com.au
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BALLINA
Ballina RSL Club
Melbourne Cup Lunch
Grant St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au
Tuesday 5 November from 12pm Two Courses plus Cheese $49.90 Complimentary welcome beverage Free Sweep, Lucky Door Prize Big Screen TV, TAB Facilities, Fashion in the Field - Book Now!
Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina FB/Insta: wharfbarballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259
EVERY TUESDAY HALF PRICE PIZZA & PEZZO POCKET Dine in and take away www.wharfbarballina.com.au
One Green Acre
at The Bangalow Bowlo Restaurant, Events & Catering 21 Byron Bay Road, Bangalow 6687 2741 www.onegreenacre.com.au Open Tue–Sun 12 to 8.30pm Seven Miles Coffee, lunch, dinner, events and catering.
With a menu the whole family will love, One Green Acre is committed to sustainable and ethical food, that is a great price and locally sourced. Specials: Tuesday: Stone and Wood curry night Thursday: Chook night Sunday: Full roast
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Barrio Eatery & Bar
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
The Rocks @ Aquarius Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6685 7663 – Menus at therocksbyronbay.com.au
The Hideout Cafe
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Billi’s Indian Open Tuesday – Sunday 4.30pm to late Closed Monday 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel BYO. Credit cards 6680 3352
AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT • Chef specials every night • Exciting New Menu • 10% off for seniors every day • Catering available for parties • Vegan and gluten free food available • Complimentary papadams if pre-booked!
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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
NEW SEASONAL MENU! Join us at the Rocks on Lawson for some delicious winter warmers! We have a range of fresh, locally sourced breakfast and lunch options at affordable prices. Why not try one of our scrumptious health bowls, house-made burgers or our signature brekkie salad. Warm yourself up with a Byron Bay coffee or a super smoothie! Cosy indoor seating and heating outdoor dining available.
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
Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee www.lusciousfoods.com.au
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Bay Pho
Gourmet burgers created by chefs
Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders
Treehouse on Belongil
Phone orders welcome 6680 9223 FB phointhebay
Fishheads
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
Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas. 25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452
Traditional Vietnamese Foods
Located in Woolies Carpark Shop 6/90–96 Jonson St Byron Bay
Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations.
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Our Table Byron Bay
No Bones
The Italian Byron Bay
Chupacabra
Modern Australian Cuisine with a heavy influence on local sustainable produce. 18–20 Marvell Street, Winter Hours: Byron Bay Tuesday–Friday Lunch 12–2pm; Dinner 5.30–8pm 6685 6202 Sunday Lunch 12–2pm; Dinner 5.30–8pm 0419 217 144 Saturday - Open 12–8pm www.ourtablebyronbay.com.au
Open 7 days from 6pm Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au
GREEN ROOM
Bar & Dining in the BEACH HOTEL Tuesday – Sunday From 4pm till late
1 Bay Lane, Byron Bay 6685 6402
Success Thai Mon-Fri lunch & dinner closed Sundays Dinner from 5pm. 3/31 Lawson St, Byron Bay www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469
St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. Sun: 5pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426
Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street
Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com
Loft Byron Bay
Legend Pizza
Proudly all local
Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au
$2 Oysters and $12 Cocktails 4–6pm $12 Late Night Macpresso Martini 9–11pm Book a table, up to 20 on the fork. For Functions & Events email events@beachhotel.com.au
Byron Bay Deli
All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. BYO only Welcome for lunch, dinner and takeaway.
6/25–27 Lawson Street 6680 8700 Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm
Menus available on Facebook
4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 9183
Book online: loftbyronbay.com.au @loftbyronbay
White Wolf Bistro & Bar
Yaman Mullumbimby
Modern Australian dining.
Open 7 days, 11.30am till late (11pm) serving food all day. Bookings 0416 870 644
Lord Byron Distillery
Open Tuesday–Saturday 12 noon – 5pm 7, 4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay 8646 4901
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The Empire Open 7 days: S,S 9am–3pm, Mon–Thurs 8.30am–4pm, Fri 8.30am–8.00pm Dine in, takeaway, licensed FB/Insta: EmpireMullum empiremullum.com.au 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306
Happy hour AFTERNOONS 4–6pm daily $12 Cocktails, $7 beers, $8 wines, $12 Moet Live acoustic music – Fridays 6pm
CELLAR DOOR – TASTINGS & TOURS Handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients.
HAPPY HOUR 5–6PM • $12 Cocktails / $6 Beers Johnny Meloncamp - Brookie’s Slow Gin, Apple Brandy,
FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on
facebook.com/byron.legendpizza Scan code for our menu! BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992 Proudly serving the people of Byron and beyond with the finest gourmet food for over 20 years. Bringing a little bit of the middle east to the bay. We have everything you want for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Eat in or take home. Let us take the stress out of cooking. Picnic Hampers – coffee - catering
Handcrafted Malawach, Falafel, Pita Pocket, Middle Eastern spices… blended with the tradition of Yemen and the vibe of Mullumbimby.
Now open later on Fridays for happy hour & burgers! We’re Staying open Friday nights, serving up happy hour and bar snacks 4 – 6pm and burgers 6 – 8.00pm. The Empire is where it’s at! Something for all tastes from epic burgers to vegan delights. Enjoy delectable treats and good vibes at this Mullum icon.
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Harvest
Traditional weekend country breakfast Long lunches on the garden verandah Weekly changing Wild Harvest foraged dinner menu
18-22 Old Pacific Highway Newrybar NSW 2479 02 6687 2644 www.harvestnewrybar.com.au @harvestnewrybar
Lunch 12–3pm daily / Dinner 6–10pm Wednesday–Sunday / Weekend breakfast 8–11am Harvest Deli is open daily with take-away pastries, sandwiches and salads Harvest Deli: Mon–Sat 8am–5pm / Sun 8am–4pm Coffee cart 6.30am–2pm daily Harvest is available for events, weddings and catering
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CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson
Naturally Better! No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.
GIN MAKING AND COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS
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Enjoy! The Fishheads Family
62 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Visit and experience authentic atmosphere and culture. 6684 3778 Dine-in, Takeaway and BYO www.yamanmullumbimby.com Vegan & Gluten-Free friendly Open 7 days. Mon–Wed: 9am–8pm Special Edition Humus Plate every Wednesday. Thu–Sun: 9am–8.30pm
DINE AT DUSK 2 Course $40, 3 Course $50 – seated by 6pm only
We are located in the new Mercato complex on the ground floor. The old Cicchetti venue. We have an extensive menu that caters for everyone from burgers with unlimited fries, to salads, entrees, sharing plates, pastas, risotto, freshly made gnocchi, sharing slow cooked lamb shoulder, meat and seafood. Extensive wine list and cocktails. Kids welcome. www.whitewolfbistroandbar.com.au
We are proud to say that for over 20 years we have been serving the Byron community fresh, local seafood and ingredients. To improve your dining experience, we have developed a smaller plate menu, designed to be shared, and enabling you to try a greater variety of dishes.
MULLUMBIMBY
OPEN - 7 days Breakfast & Lunch Dinner Tuesday to Saturday All day menus, licensed bar
Just off the sand at famous Main Beach and centrally elevated above bustling Jonson Street and Bay Lane, Loft has the ultimate Byron Bay vibe. Wander up from the beach any day after noon and enjoy impressive food, irresistible cocktails and plenty of beers. Share plates, mains, oysters and incredible deli boards featuring local and international favourites. Open every day noon till midnight.
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Authentic Mexican in a relaxed, fresh and bright atmosphere. This is slow ‘fast food’ with all produce sourced locally. Eat in or take out. Mexican blend Moonshine coffee by day, margaritas by night, TACOS all day long! Shop 12A, 3 Clifford St, Family friendly and specials each night. Suffolk Park Coffee: 7am – 11.30am 0448 077 401 Dinner: 5pm – 9pm www.chupacabra.com.au Saturday Lunch: 11.30am – 3pm @chupabyron Open Mon – Sat: Closed Sundays
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Targa Modern European
Winter Trading Hours Lunch – Monday to Friday - 10.30am – 2pm Dinner – Monday to Saturday - 5pm – 9pm
100% Plant Based Bar & Kitchen Fortified Wine, Fresh Watermelon Juice and Citrus Open every day from 5pm Floral Fairy - Healthy and Hypnotic. Gin, Absinthe and Local ‘Good Happy’ Kombucha. Herbaceous and Floral notes 11 Fletcher Street 6680 7418 Kokoro No Tomo - This Grapefruit and Ginger Sake Sour will @nobonesbyronbay have you searching for love at the bottom of your glass.
The Italian Byron Bay provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest cocktails and wines.
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Successful Property Investment The recent newsletter from Acceptance Finance outlines the habits that successful property investors have in common ȎƱƱƱȂëĈĈĕżƐëŕĈĕǕ ŕëŕĈĕȂĈşŔȂëƖȏȂ Australians love investing in property, and it’s no wonder why; the property market offers a myriad of opportunities to potentially grow wealth, irrespective of one’s professional background or skillset.
ǨȂ ¨IJĕƷ ëſĕ żſşëĈƐĶưĕ ëćşƖƐ ƆĕōĪȒĕĎƖĈëƐĶşŕ As a result, successful investors understand the economic factors that drive markets and the way market cycles work. They can recognise when the market is shifting and act early. And they can seize opportunities where possible. If you want to be a successful investor, you need to become an avid learner. Here are some ideas:
• Listen to podcasts, • Devour books, investment magazines, and blogs on the topic, • Do property investment courses, • Seek knowledge from experts. The key to success is to leverage the abilities of experts in their field. Mortgage brokers, real estate agents, financial planners, accountants, conveyancers, buyers’ agents, property managers – all of these professionals are resources to be drawn on in order to make smart property investment decisions.
today may no longer suit your needs in a year’s time. Successful property investors continually review their loans to make sure they still measure up. In this way, clever investors can identify new opportunities along the way. For example, they may refinance their loans to include offset accounts and redraw facilities to save interest, or they may set up lines of credit to renovate their investments.
ǩȂ ¨IJĕƷ ſĕưĶĕƱ ƐIJĕĶſ ĶŕưĕƆƐŔĕŕƐ ōşëŕƆ ſĕīƖōëſōƷ The right investment loan for you
ǪȂ ¨IJĕƷ IJëưĕ ưĶƆĶşŕ Experienced property investors look past the current market movements to see the big picture. They understand the nature of property cycles. Sometimes it pays to buy and hold property; other times it’s best to flip. Having vision is what sets the successful investor apart from the mediocre one.
ǫȂ ¨IJĕƷ żōëŕ Īşſ ĈşŕƐĶŕīĕŕĈĶĕƆȂ Buying an investment property comes with financial benefits, but there is risk involved. For example, what happens if the tenant falls behind in rent or something major needs to be repaired? What if the property’s value falls? Smart investors plan ahead and have strategies in place for these kinds of challenges.
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15 Warrambool Road, Ocean Shores This elevated home offers the best of both worlds. Open plan living, dining & kitchen area, 4 bedrooms and a large wrap around veranda with sweeping views . It also includes a separate accom. area for family or guests. Finally, the big 1853 sqm block has development potential. (STCA)
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If you’re looking for a waterfront property with views, look no further than this magnificent offering on the beautiful Clarence River at Woombah. Picture yourself in your new riverfront lifestyle, enjoying a spot of fishing or exploring the waterways. Then come home to the privacy of your own 2.6 acre fully landscaped retreat, with its abundant wildlife.
This vacant 5 acres midway along the Sandon River Road is the last of its kind, so when this one is sold, that’s it. The opportunity to create your own small acreage coastal haven at The Sandon/ Brooms Head area is gone forever. The owner seeks buyer opinion on price. How much would you pay for this slice of coastal paradise nestled in the Yuraygir National Park?
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Travis McConnell 0407 450 007 Angus Suttor 0436 006 717 LJ Hooker Maclean 6645 2222 229 River Street
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There is an increase in reported incidents of elder abuse. It takes many forms. Some are “subtle” like the deprivation of support and assistance – with victims becoming lonely, and then their health declines. They become withdrawn, disillusioned and disconnected. Care and compassion are sometimes not enough. The unapproved accessing of funds in bank accounts is increasing. It has never been justifiable to deliberately mismanage other people’s finances for personal benefit – especially in the hope that the “transactions” will not be discovered. The consequences can be a “world of pain and embarrassment” amongst family and friends. Even more so with the prospect of Police involvement… It can be driven by a misplaced sense of “entitlement”, but usually by simple greed… The elderly should be entitled to honesty, respect and compassion. They should be entitled to extra care and support from those close to them, because of their vulnerability. The Supreme Court now has a new weapon, known as the “Protective list” specifically to deal with such matters. It has wide ranging powers and a willingness to be involved. If you are the victim of elder abuse, you can access recourse.
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The prestigious ‘Pet Friendly’ resort spans over 25 acres and its amenities include swimming pools, a fully licensed Lakeside Club Community Centre, landscaped gardens, bowls green, sports centre, arts & crafts centre with workshop, storage facilities and tennis court. Well-presented home features a full-width entrance verandah with a bull-nose roof and is located in a prominent position in the park. The spacious tiled open-plan living area has doors leading to the verandah The home has two good sized, carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans. The functional kitchen has ample storage space and work surfaces/ bench space and is complemented with an electric built-in Simpson fan-forced oven/grill and ceramic cook-top. The tiled 3-way bathroom consists of a shower room with shower cabinet, dressing area with vanity unit and a separate toilet. The laundry is located in an external building at the rear of the carport. The home has an electric hot water service, split-system airconditioner and there are solar panels with an inverter. Open: By Appointment Contact: Kelvin Price 0423 028 468 Mr Property Services
This is a rare chance to grab a beautiful creekside acre in Mullumbimby. It’s with a heavy heart that the owners have decided to downsize from what has been the perfect place to bring up their children. The home is family sized and situated with privacy from the street, and recent renovations have updated the kitchen and bathrooms so there’s nothing left to do. Fully landscaped grounds are adorned with mature plantings including an abundance of healthy fruit trees. Established garden beds and paths wind through the property down to a shaded frontage by the permanent creek. The town centre, schools and sporting fields are all a short walk away. A fully serviced 40 square metre steel framed shed at the back of the house is perfect for storing and tinkering and 2.1kW of solar power will keep the bills down. A great property that gives you both convenience and space. Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Todd Buckland 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate
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Inside, you’ll find generous open plan living & dining areas featuring soaring ceilings & polished timber flooring throughout.
• Huge under-house storage with potential to create additional living areas (STCA)
• Easy-care laminate flooring, high ceilings, solar panels
• Double lock-up garage with workshop options and internal access
• Huge 2,245 sqm block with loads of potential
• Open plan living, dining and kitchen with dishwasher • Double lock-up garage with extra storage for tools etc.
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4 2 19 Yallakool Drive, Ocean Shores ELEVATED FAMILY HOME, GORGEOUS OCEAN VIEWS
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Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac within the exclusive beachside enclave of Fern Beach, this beautifully presented, inviting family haven, set on a 655m2 block & superbly located just 300 metres stroll to the pristine sands & clear blue waters of South Golden Beach. You’re also handy to the local reserve & dog beach, with a children’s playground & tennis/basketball court right across the road. • Downstairs the master bedroom offers air-con, ensuite & access to outdoor area • Upstairs bedroom also with ensuite & private timber deck • Gleaming polished floorboards • Chef’s kitchen featuring Caesarstone benchtops, 900mm gas cooktop & oven • Saltwater plunge pool + outdoor shower with hot & cold water Price guide Just Listed
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Showcasing fabulous ocean views and capturing fresh sea breezes, this elevated family home is ideal for those seeking the coveted coastal lifestyle just 3 minutes drive to the pristine sands of beautiful New Brighton beach.
The presentation of this superb, elevated family residence is immaculate & showcases picturesque views across the local waterways & Golf Course, just 4 minutes drive to the beautiful unspoiled New Brighton beach.
This a ractive home would be ideal for the growing family, as an investment property, or perhaps those downsizing from a larger residence. Move right in, drop your bags & make yourself at home.
Set amongst lush, tropical gardens, the property offers a fabulous downstairs area ideal for teenage or in-law retreat, studio / treatment room or home office. • Teenage / in-law retreat / studio / office downstairs
With the rail line running beside the property, the proposed Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek Rail Trail could present further opportunities.
• Master offers private deck, A/C & ocean views • Spacious open plan lounge & meals areas • Easy care timber laminate flooring throughout • Wrap-around verandah for alfresco entertaining • 809m2 block, fenced, north-facing front yard
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A former sugarcane farm, the property is partially fenced and ready for your horses, ca le, sheep or small crops. Crabbes Creek runs through the property providing a picturesque landscape and native wildlife to observe. Zoned RU2 (Rural Landscape), the vacant land provides no dwelling entitlement, however a shed could be constructed. This awesome Tweed Coast opportunity is not to be missed!
• Bright, white kitchen, stainless steel appliances & dishwasher • 3 renovated bathrooms, auto double garage & storage • Covered alfresco entertaining terrace • 1037M2 block with off street parking for caravan/boat
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updated and spacious 4 bedroom, single level home large under cover outdoor entertaining area with spa self contained studio seperate large granny flat currently rented large double block, established gardens, private able to be subdivied for second dwelling, STCA rural setting, but walk to town, great location
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Delivering sweeping ocean views with a sun-drenched North aspect, this architecturally designed residence offers a masterclass in contemporary style and effortless functionality in a prized location. Its sophistication is derived from the simplicity of its striking forms - bold, clean lines are combined with a palette of natural textures and materials to create an elegant family home with a beautifully modern aesthetic. Spanning multiple levels, the main floor provides dual living zones with a seamless progression from the interior spaces to the north facing, sunny deck and child-friendly lawn. The fluid, open design is anchored by a designer kitchen with stainless stone benchtops and quality appliances. Sliding stacker doors frame the spectacular views to the ocean including Cape Byron and a front row view of migrating whales. Thoughtfully arranged, the floorplan provides ideally for a family the huge master retreat enjoys fabulous ocean views with a private terrace and chic bathroom. Inspect: Saturday 5th October 1.00 – 1.30pm Contact: Todd Buckland – 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate
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FOR SALE CHARM & CHARACTER IN CLUNES 4 BED I 1 BATH I 1 CAR This relocated timber home situated on a ¾ acre (3195sqm) corner allotment is filled to the brim with charm and character. The home was relocated approximately 17 years ago and has been modernised with an extension to the rear providing an extended living area plus a large covered verandah overlooking the tropical and native gardens. In addition to the traditional country style home, there is a 5m x 9m artist’s studio separately located on the block. Clunes is a great village, centrally located between Lismore (15 minutes), Bangalow (12 minutes) and Byron Bay (30 minutes). It has been a lovely home for the family but they are now ready to downsize and move onto their next adventure.
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Open For Inspection Byron and Beyond Real Estate • 34 Wallaroo Drive, Burringbar. Sat 10–10.30am • 78 Howard Road, Burringbar. Sat 10.45–11.15am • 62 New Brighton Road, New Brighton. Sat 11.30–12pm Byron Shire Real Estate • 21 Snows Creek Rd, Upper Coopers Creek. Thu 3–3.45pm • 4 Arika Avenue, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 15 Warramboool Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 6 Rangal Road, South Golden Beach. Sat 12–12.30pm • 23 Palmer Avenue, Ocean Shores. Sat 1–1.30pm • 21 Snows Creek Rd, Upper Coopers Creek. Thu 3–3.45pm Byron Bay First National • 11 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Wed 10–10.30am • 25A Gordon Street, Byron Bay. Wed 12–12.30pm • 46 Paterson Lane, Byron Bay. Wed 1–1.30pm • 11/10 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Wed 1.30–2pm • 3/116 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Wed 2.30–3pm • 27 Corella Crescent, Mullumbimby. Wed 3.30–4pm • 3 Parakeet Place, Mullumbimby. Wed 4.15–4.45pm • 8/21–23 Tasman Way, Byron Bay. Thu 11–11.30am • Lot 20/31 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park. Thu 12–12.30pm • 35 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay. Thu 12–12.30pm • 1300 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Montecollum. Thu 12–12.30pm • 18 Armstrong Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 1–1.30pm • 18 Coral Court, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 16 Bryce Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 9–9.30am • 3/116 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 9–9.30am • 29 Pacific Vista Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 115 Station Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 16 Beech Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 4A Aurora Place, Lennox Head. Sat 10–10.30am • 8/174 Fowlers Lane, Bangalow. Sat 10–10.30am • 4/60 Armstrong Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 20 Kolora Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 27 Corella Crescent, Mullumbimby. Sat 10.15–10.45am www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives
• 3 Parakeet Place, Mullumbimby. Sat 10.50–11.20am • 70 James Street, Dunoon. Sat 11–11.30am • 69 Prince Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 225 Broken Head Road, Newrybar. Sat 11–11.30am • 276 Picadilly Hill Road, Coopers Shoot. Sat 11–11.30am • 18 Armstrong Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am • 42 Parkway Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 12–12.30pm • 11/10 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm • 876 Federal Drive, Goonengerry. Sat 12–12.30pm • 240 Skinners Shoot Road, Skinners Shoot. Sat 12–12.30pm • 97 Federal Drive, Eureka. Sat 12.15–12.45pm • 1 Gittoes Lane, Possum Creek. Sat 12.30–1pm • 27 Cemetery Road, Byron Bay. Sat 12.45–1.15pm • 35 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 1–1.30pm • 604 Lismore Rd, Nashua. Sat 1–1.30pm • 113 Mill Road, Huonbrook. Sat 1–1.30pm • 5/6–8 Browning Street, Byron Bay. Sat 1.30–2pm • 8 Scenic Vista Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 1.30–2pm • 25A Gordon Street, Byron Bay. Sat 2–2.30pm Elders Brunswick Valley • 19 Fingal Street Brunswick Heads, Sat, 9.30–10am GNF Bangalow • 4 Echidna Court, Federal. Sat 10–10.30am Janice Maple @Realty • 8 Remnant Drive, Clunes. Sat 12–12.30pm • 27 Smith Street, Clunes. Sat 1–1.30pm LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads • 23 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 10–10.30am • 901 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 10–10.30am • 25 Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11–11.30am • 45 Elizabeth Avenue, South Golden Beach. Sat 12–12.30pm McGrath Byron Bay • 1/7 Oceanside Place, Suffolk Park. Thu 4–4.30pm • 15 Byron Bay Road, Bangalow. Thu 4–5pm • 30 Ryces Drive, Clunes. Sat 10–10.30am
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CALAMITY IN BANGALOW Award-winning director and actor Kate Foster talks to Mandy Nolan about Bangalow Theatre Company’s gritty reinvention of the Hollywood classic Calamity Jane. ‘Comedy is a powerful weapon that fires right to the heart of complex issues, and Bangalow Theatre Company’s latest musical comedy Calamity Jane will do just that, with all guns blazing this October at the Bangalow A&I Hall’, said Kate the show’s director. According to Kate, this family friendly musical cleverly handles the big contemporary themes around identity, gender, sexuality, and the masks we all wear, without banging anybody over the head. ‘Calamity fans won’t be disappointed, they’re going to laugh out loud, and they’ll love the larger-than-life quality of this musical, but these characters are complex, and their deep vulnerabilities will tug at your heart too. ‘For anyone who isn’t into musicals, this one’s for you, and for anyone who wishes life was a musical, Calamity Jane has it in spades,’ Kate said. Calamity Jane stars Joanne Connor as the tough-talking Calamity Jane, and a cast of twenty motley cowboys and cross-dressers, including Mick Webb as Wild Bill Hickock, and Brian Pamphilon as the hilarious Francis Fryer.
Tell me about the character of Calamity Jane. What’s she like and how close is this depiction to the real Calamity? We’ve tried to keep the entire show authentic to the period of 1876, and that includes Calamity. There’s no shiny Doris Day depiction of the character in this show! Our Calamity is a tough gunslinger, who uses fast talking, and a hair trigger to keep the folks of Deadwood in line. What was unique about her at the time? Calamity Jane was a woman trying to survive in a lawless, male dominated world. She dressed like a man, talked like a man, rode and shot like a man. She was also famous for telling tall stories about her many achievements, none of which were ever proven. She literally wrote herself into the history books! What is it about her character that is enduring and relevant to women today? Calamity wears a mask that allows her to not only survive, but thrive in a man’s world. She hides her emotions, she talks tough and must constantly prove herself to gain respect from men. I don’t think all that much has changed today. Who is playing Calamity? What does she bring to the role? Local actor Joanne Connor is playing Calamity. Joanne is a newcomer to the Bangalow Theatre Company, and this is not only her first leading role, but it’s also the first time she has ever sung on stage! She brings a wonderful dryness, some fabulous singing and acting and bucketloads of passion and determination to the role of Calamity Jane. How are you staging this show? Tell me about the cast. We have a cast of 20 wonderful locals filling the stage for this show, with a few local musicaltheatre stalwarts including Mick Webb as Wild Bill Hickock, Brian Pamphilon as the cross-dressing Francis Fryer, and Clem Halpin as Deadwood’s big-time businessman Henry Miller. This musical will transport you back in time to the dusty, dirty days of Deadwood City, Dakota. What should we expect for your upcoming shows? You can expect what Bangalow Theatre Company always delivers – larger than life musicals, directed, choreographed and produced by WOMEN – that exceed everyone’s expectations about community theatre. Yeehaw!! Calamity Jane is showing at the Bangalow A&I Hall from October 17–26. Go to www.bangalowtheatre.com.au for tickets, dinner and show packages, and more details. Enquiries 0420 986 570
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Greta Thunberg was right when she derided world leaders recently with ‘How Dare You’. How dare they, in fact, how dare we? How dare we not take immediate action to ensure a future for up-andcoming generations; the future generations we gave birth to, because we wanted hot mum pics to post on Instagram, or because we needed someone to love us and give our lives meaning, or someone to carry our family name into the environmental apocalypse. The backlash against a 16-year-old girl is astounding. Can’t teenage girls go back to twerking videos? Doing makeup tutorials on youtube? Watching the Kardashians? It’s clear many adults around the world have a serious case of ‘Ephebiphobia’. That’s a fear of youth, and it is characterised by ‘inaccurate, exaggerated and sensational characterisation of young people’. She’s a puppet! They proclaimed. She’s an actor! The whole thing looked rehearsed. Well der – if I had 4 minutes to pitch my case to the UN I’d be rehearsing too. As for her anger – that which adults are permitted to call passion – well, that’s what happens when you are enraged. And if you’re not enraged by our imminent mass extinction, then you’re a robot. No matter what her name-calling detractors say, Greta has had a massive impact. This is what happens when you educate girls! We were comfortable with Malala. We celebrated her because as a Pakistani activist for female education she spoke out against the Taliban. We don’t perceive them as us. They’re the Taliban. They’re fundamentalists. They operate with a corrupted and controlling mindset. They won’t change their dangerous ideology. Sound familiar? So, to governments and corporate leaders around the world – here’s a heads up; to young people, you are the Taliban. It’s your regime of self-interest that they’re raging against. It takes a 16-year-old girl with Aspergers and anxiety to reveal who you really are. It’s clear the world is not ready for outspoken and articulate young women. We are however comfortable trivialising young women’s interests as being shallow and fickle. We love to accuse them of being the ‘Me’ generation. The narcissists obsessed with taking selfies. We deride them for their lack of resilience, their high incidence of anxiety, their inability to leave home, to be like us. And when they speak out… we tell them that they should ask politely. Like good children. We attempt to discredit them, like the right-wing climate change deniers and media commentators around the world have done to Greta. If you’re a climate change denier… then how the F did you get into the media in the first place? There’s clearly been a sharp decline in critical thinking and an upsurge in ultra right-wing memes and dodgy graphs, resulting in a nasty social rash of people who mobilise around belief not fact. Like ex-footballer turned Australian TV ‘personality’ (and I use that term lightly) Sam Newman lashing out with tweets like: ‘That annoying little brat addressed the UN on the so-called climate crisis. WHO lets this shit have a platform? Mendacious, inbred sycophants, that who. #ClimateChangeHoax.’ Hey Sam, who let you have a platform? You’re a footballer FFS. Happy for you to talk about AFL. You must know something about that. But step away from science. And what exactly is the Climate Change Hoax? Who does it serve? No-one can really explain the big conspiracy in their own words, just with Facebook links and memes to photoshopped images of Greta eating lunch in front of some Ethiopian children. Scientists are clearly in the employ of… wind farmers, hemp producers and Farmers Markets? It’s obvious! There’s no reason for those corporations heavily invested in coal and fossil fuels to be pushing this agenda – those who fund government, who hold most of the world’s wealth, to be behind efforts to discredit climate science. I mean there’s no obvious reason they’d be the architects of this supposed ‘Climate Change Hoax.’ Hoax? Tut tut. Attacking the character of a 16-year-old girl and her parents to shift the conversation away from climate action? How dare you.
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LIVE MUSIC E N T E R T A I N M E N T FIRST KISS GOODNIGHT
For over a decade now the patrons of Mullum Music Festival have brainstormed innovative projects to add to the creative footprint of this much-loved annual event. Mullum Music Festival is a festival with no VIP areas. It’s about artists and festival goers all being part of the musical melting-pot. Each year, the official festival patrons find a way to make their contribution meaningful, which means, as time goes on, it becomes a challenge to come up with something that hasn’t been done before! Rising to the challenge for their second and final year as patrons are Husky! This year, Husky Gawenda and Gideon Priess have decided, after doing some musical collaborations with friends last year, that 2019 is all about going way-out of the ballpark with something left-field. Something that includes sound AND vision! Welcome to First Kiss Goodnight Matt Redlich, as a producer and co-writer, and visual designer Erin Van Occi will produce video, music and images for some of Gideon and Husky’s newest side-project. The idea is to present the songs in a casual setting where the audience can come and dance and hang out and be part of this very organic music and visual exploration. Gideon Priess is excited about what’s in store this year. ‘It’s
this project that grew organically out of late night sessions, after we finished recording the Husky music and we wanted to keep the music going. It’s a free, open and inspired project. Matt had this old friend Erin, and sent her visuals, and she sent back these videos we thought were amazing. But the project hasn’t been officially launched. We are excited, no one out there has heard of it yet – we want to present this music and video at a late night hub with artists doing pop ups! That’s what I love about Glenn and the festival – you can go with any idea and they are up for it!’ As patrons, Husky will also be presenting a solo show where he shares some gems from his artist’s catalogue; including unreleased songs, songs that haven’t been played publicly before, and songs that are still being formed.
And of course, at night Gideon will do what he does best – host a wild and swinging Piano Bar frequented by an accidental ensemble of whomever makes it up the stairs! Last year this tiny improvised gig was one of the festival highlights. Says Gideon of Husky’s festival involvement: ‘In our second year as patrons of our favourite festival on the planet, we’re stoked to present three of our new side projects – Husky Gawenda solo (Friday eve), Gideon Preiss Piano Bar (Every evening) and First Kiss Goodnight (Late nights). Come see us, hear us, hang out with us, dance with us and be yourself with us. There will be music and love and madness in the air – trust us.’ Mullum Music Festival | 14–17 November www.mullummusicfestival.com
SING ALONG WITH AMBER AND STU SERENADES FOR STRINGS The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is renowned for embracing celebrated classics alongside new commissions and Serenades for Strings is no exception. A romantic program of the finest classical music from Beethoven to Mendelssohn, mixed with an exciting new Australian work, Australian composer Paul Stanhope’s Dancing on Clouds from the Hush 18 Collective Wisdom Album. Helena Rathbone, Principal Violin and founding Director of ACO Collective, celebrates her 25th year with the ACO and will lead a magical night playing a 260 year old Guadagnini violin. The evening will take you from Edward Elgar’s tranquil Serenade for Strings, to Beethoven’s delightful and optimistic Romance for violin and orchestra. Helena proves she is a romantic at heart and you will experience the youthful and energetic Sinfonia No.7 by Mendelssohn, and Beethoven’s great String Quartet as the finale that brings the night to a gripping end! ACO Collective combines Australia’s most talented emerging string players with the professional musicians of the ACO to create a high-energy 17-piece string orchestra. ‘Music belongs to everyone. Australia is such a massive country, and I think what the ACO and ACO Collective are doing, through touring to regional parts of the country, is ensuring that all Australians have the opportunity to see their country’s best musicians perform. To bring music from other parts of the world and spread it through Australia is a task that we are very excited to play a small role in,’ says Pekka Kuusisto, ACO Collective Artistic Director. While in Lismore, ACO Collective will also perform a concert for local school children and Northern Rivers Conservatorium string students will have the opportunity to play alongside ACO Collective musicians in a special workshop. Lismore City Hall, Friday 25 October, 7.30pm. Secret Chef Diner open from 6pm. Recommended for ages 8+. Tickets: $25-$59. www.norpa.org.au | 1300 066 772
Quick – off the top of your head – what’s your favourite song to sing along to? Is it one that everyone knows the chorus? Miss Amber & Stukulele have compiled a ‘Sing-A-Longs’ Songbook for this month’s Ballina UKE NIGHT. So strap on your ukulele and warm up your voice… There’s gonna be some roof raisin’ at the Ballina RSL on Thursday 10 October from 7pm. Get there at 6.30pm for a uke lesson! $15 per adult, $5 kids under 16. Sweet Caroline… Bah Bah Bah!
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CLEARY AS DAY Jon Clear y is one of music’s great anomalies. The Kent-raised Englishman turned certified New Orleans music legend, after gracefully inhabiting the Crescent City and everything it has to offer over the course of 30-plus years. A Grammy award winning, global touring and studio force, who has graced stages, shared rooms with, and gained respect from everyone from Allen Toussaint to Tom Jones, Dr. John to Bonnie Raitt, Fats Domino to Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal to BB King, even Brian May to D’Angelo. Jon Cleary quite simply embodies the sound of New Orleans, and throughout the second half of 2019, he takes that experience to stages across the globe on
his massive Dyna-Mite World Tour, bolstered by the presence of his longtime band, The Absolute Monster Gentlemen. After another incredible turn at the famed New Orleans Jazz Fest last April, fans in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia will have the chance to witness Jon and his crew take to some of the most loved venues and festival stages around the planet across this remarkable 60 date journey; featuring an eight-show run at London’s famed Ronnie Scott’s, a string of European dates – with longtime friend and jazz legend John Scofield – and an expedition to Havana, to explore the roots of Cuban music, art and culture. Jon Cleary plays the Mullumbimby Civic Hall on Saturday 12 October at 8pm. Tix at redsquaremusic.com.au
YOUR FAVE FALLS With the seasons changing and momentum gathering towards the pleasingly symmetrical New Year that will be 2020, Falls Festival’s first taste of the next decade is continuing to grow, sending expectations sky-high for new levels of fun and frivolity! Already overflowing with talent from around the world and our own backyard (ever heard of Halsey, Vampire Weekend, Disclosure or Peking Duk?), this year’s line-up has officially been injected with a highly legal dose of Vitamin D. Nationally, the perfect locales of Byron Bay, Marion Bay, Lorne and Fremantle will welcome imaginative Atlanta-based rapper Playboi Carti, ruthless rockers Bad//Dreems, force of nature Montaigne, inspired guitar masters Holy Holy and sun-soaked futurist Wave Racer. Also appearing at every stop will be Elefant Traks alumni B Wise, jangling jackals, A. Swayze & The Ghost, the powerful vocals of Adrian Eagle, and fresh from Bigsound, up and coming rockers Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. On a more bespoke front, joining Tash Sultana in treating fans to exclusive Byron Bay sets will be Thundamentals, Cosmo’s Midnight and fuzzy Brisbane favourites, Concrete Surfers. Over in Lorne, the already announced exclusive set by What So Not will be augmented via appearances by the preeminent pop perfection of The Jungle Giants, groove merchants Lime Cordiale, and Western Sydney whiz kid Kwame. Marion Bay will delight as Illy, Luca Brasi and Kat Edwards join the newly reinvigorated Wolfmother on the Falls Stage. And finally, Fremantle will see incredible scenes, as Lime Cordiale jump back on the wagon, with Sampa The Great and Sly Withers also joining in on the port-side New Year celebrations. Tickets to all dates are on sale now, so act quickly and gather up the pack, lock in the logistics, and make that the turn of the decade is spent surrounded by music, arts, friends and nature at Falls Festival 2019 / 2020. Falls Fest: Byron Bay | 31 Dec–02 Jan fallsfestival.com
DEVOTIONAL CONCERT You’ll probably sing, you might dance, and you’ll definitely laugh. Jai-Jagdeesh and her band will finally debut their deeply groovy, soulfully heart-healing chants and insights in Byron Bay, Wednesday 9 October! ‘There is devotional music, and then there is music that is pure devotion. This is Jai-Jagdeesh. You can feel it. It flows from her lips like pure nectar of the Divine.’ Aykanna. Jai-Jagdeesh has emerged as one of America’s leading chant artists in the kundalini yoga tradition. Her albums are acclaimed, she has accumulated millions of hits on Youtube, and has given enchanting festival and concert
performances worldwide – it’s high time her divine voice is heard and felt in our paradise! Jai-Jagdeesh began writing and recording in 2009, and, to date, she has produced some of the most heart-healing songs to come out of the Sacred Chant genre. English-language tracks like Light of Love, In Dreams, She Kissed Me, Hold Your Hand,13 Times, and With You have found a sweet place in the lives of people around the world. This October, Jai-Jagdeesh will be headlining the Kundalini Yoga Festival and touring Australia. She’ll be accompanied by musicians on percussion and strings to complement her voice and harmonium soundbed. See her at Byron Theatre, Wednesday 9 Oct at 7.30pm. Tickets at byroncentre.com.au
THE MUSIC AND LOVES OF JACK CARTY Critically acclaimed Australian songwriter Jack Carty has just spent the last 10 weeks at home with his partner and their new 9 week old baby. After living life on the road, being in ‘the love bubble’ of the new born is something he’s just revelling in! Jack, what’s it like being at home, soaking up those early weeks as a new dad? It’s just the best! A beautiful, sleep deprived, wriggly, cuddle-filled love bubble. What music are you playing around the house right now‌ clearly not Metallica! We’ve been listening to a lot of Nick Drake around here lately. It’s good morning music, and we’ve been getting up early! Bryter Layter is my favourite. What’s your comfort music? You know, the tracks you play, or the albums that you find soothing? Call me strange but I’ve always found sad songs really comforting. Some of my favourites are by Elliott Smith, Bright Eyes, Radiohead... Tell me about the most recent song that you’ve written? It’s called Oh! Imagination and it’s about how much the world changed between when I was born and the birth of our son.
How has your songwriting evolved and changed since you started out? I think I’m better at it. My first couple of albums are pretty confessional – I think I was using songwriting as catharsis. These days I am much more interested in the mystery of it all, and I’m writing about a much wider range of things from a broader perspective. What are you working toward at the moment? A new album. I’ve actually just finished it! What should we expect for Mullum Music Fest? Will you be playing with Gus? I’m excited to share a bunch of new music, and see some great gigs myself. Gus will be around at the festival, and I’m sure he’ll hop up for a song or two. Also, another of my best mates, Blair Dunlop will be playing – all the way from the UK – so I’m looking forward to taking him surfing and making some music together. Jack Carty will be playing Mullum Music Festival 14–17 Nov. For tix go to mullummusicfestival.com
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ARREBATO ENSEMBLE AT BRUNS PICTURE HOUSE Arrebato Ensemble is contemporary flamenco with edge. Led by acclaimed flamenco guitarist Greg Alfonzetti and Damian de Boos-Smith (cello and guitar), the long-time collaborators are joined by Byron Mark (cajón, percussion and piano) and dancer Chachy Peñalver, founder and director of The Sydney Flamenco Studio. This new lineup creates passionately moving performances combining incisive ensemble playing, masterful solos and the beauty and power of flamenco dance. The group’s much-anticipated third album Sofia’s Dream was released in October 2018. The group’s previous albums drew critical acclaim, with John Shand describing that, while their music ‘moves from pure flamenco in favour of a more contemporary style, the spirit – a dramatic, sexually charged and haughty sadness, remains intact’ (SMH). The group’s first album snared them the Best World Music Artist at the MusicOz Awards, and performances at WOMADelaide, Sydney Festival, Apollo Bay Music Festival, Sydney Opera House and International Australian Festival of Chamber Music, followed. The second CD Absolución was launched at the Sydney Opera House in 2011 to a sell out audience and also enjoyed rave reviews. They play Friday at the Brunswick Picture House at 7pm. Tix are $25/30 from brunswickpicturehouse.com
Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated, but this major show hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum was an event like no other. Given privileged access to both galleries, the film documents this landmark exhibition, whilst interweaving Rembrandt’s life story with behind-the-scenes preparations at these worldfamous institutions. Exploring many of the exhibition’s key works, through contributions from specially invited guests, including curators and leading art historians, this Exhibition On Screen favourite makes a welcome return to the big screen – marking the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death. For many, Rembrandt is the greatest artist that ever lived and this deeply moving film seeks to explore the truth about the man behind the legend. Sunday at the Byron Theatre, 3pm.
NITS!!! If you haven’t had nits then you haven’t been here long enough. There was a time when I had about 6 years of constantly dealing with nits in my kid’s hair. They became part of the family. That is what it’s like for Lewis, the main character in Nit Boy who has the worst case of nits in world history. Thousands. H i s p a re n t s a n d teachers want him to shave his head but Lewis loves them. He sees them as his pets. A great show for kids based on the book by Tristan Bancks. Byron Theatre. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am & 1pm. Tix $25 / child $20 Family of 4 = $65 byroncentre.com.au
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People who care about the impacts of 5G and electromagnetic-radiation (EMR) will be gathering at Durrumbul Hall in Main Arm on Saturday 5 October from 4.30pm. They will be raising funds to fight 5G and to protect Byron’s biosphere – with its alternative lifestyles and perspectives – with the help of local DJs Short Circuit, Spliffin and Fago. The event will have speakers and information on the effects of EMR on bees, insects, birds, human health and the environment. ‘Durr-um-bul is a term originating with the aboriginal community of the Water Rat people of the Brunswick River system,’ said one local organiser. ‘The main arteries that flow into that system are known as the Main Arm, the South Arm, Marshalls Creek and Simpsons Creek that all join at Mullumbimby. This water is the life blood of our Byron Shire. ‘Our people who now inhabit this region rely upon its waters and its beautiful native vegetation that creates our native biosphere to support our lives and health though its interaction with our Mother Earth’s energies and vibrations.’ A spokesperson for Stop 5G Northern Rivers says that, ‘The current EMF exposure standards are 30 years old, using a six foot dummy for six minutes phone time. This does not cover 97 per cent of the population.’ The group are also running the #wearenotsam campaign to raise awareness of the impacts of 5G.
This Tuesday, Canberra’s Sadhanalaya School of Arts will be performing Kuchipudi Narthanam – a colourful, emotive, and dynamic showcase of Kuchipudi (one of South India’s classical Indian dance forms) at the Byron Theatre. The Kuchipudi dance style has been in existence for thousands of years and originated in the village of Kuchipudi in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It was originally performed mainly by male dancers, and evolved as a religious art like many other forms of classical Indian dance. It is known for its fast-paced footwork set to complex rhythmic patterns and sensual movements, and for its dramatic aspects, which use intricate facial expressions and hand gestures. Kuchipudi Narthanam features the Sadhanalaya School of Arts’ director, Vanaja Dasika – niece of the legendary Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer, the late Padmabhushan Vempati Chinna Satyam – and some of her students. Dasika is a compelling performer who has captured audiences with her gracefulness and storytelling abilities in India and abroad. It is Dasika’s desire to promote Kuchipudi as a unique artform more widely in Australia through performance, and by teaching the art to future generations. This is the first time Dasika and her students are sharing Kuchipudi with regional communities in Australia and they are very excited about this opportunity. Assistance for this regional tour has been provided by the Australian Council for the Arts. Tickets for this show can be purchased from byroncentre.com.au
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GOING SOLO WITH PAUL AND GATESY E N T E R T A I N M E N T BYRON INTERNATONAL FILM FESTIVAL! The 13th Byron Bay International Film Festival today announced its official programme selection for 2019, to screen over 10 days across a diverse set of venues in Byron Shire and the Tweed. So mark October 18–27 in your diary for Australia’s independent showcase for cutting-edge films, documentaries and VR experiences. Hugo Weaving, William Shakespeare and Pawno director Paul Ireland will conspire to bring a full measure of drama, style and cultural heft to the red carpet Opening Night of the Byron Bay Film Festival next month. Not that the Bard will be there of course, but the audience will be wowed by Ireland’s re imagining of his ‘problem’ play Measure for Measure – neither comedy nor tragedy – here brought up to date, darkened, and set in Melbourne’s gritty underbelly; where ice, vice and inter-racial rivalries make for a tense urban landscape, where police pay-offs and violence are the tactics of first resort. True to Will’s original script, Weaving’s Duke, as invincible capo, must make himself scarce for a while, the modern twist being that the move is provoked by a racist outrage from one of his lieutenant’s ice-addled customers. But Duke’s not as far away as he wants everyone to believe, and he continues to run the show. Meanwhile, a young Aussie stoner’s encounter with Lebanese Muslim, Jaiwara, leads to star-crossed love – the catalyst to plenty of subterfuge and ‘stage business’. The young lovers are like babes-in-the-wood, and the wide-eyed performances of Megan Hajjar and Harrison Gilbertson are riveting, as is that of Fayssal Bazzi as Jaiwara’s lethally protective brother, whom audiences may remember from his BBFF outing last year in The Merger. Measure for Measure (or M4M) was a natural choice for the opening night film, said Festival Director, J’aimee Skippon-Volke. ‘We support Australian filmmakers and this has everything: established stars and new faces on the rise; glossy cinematography; the glittering Melbourne cityscape in the background; topical interest, and a resolution that is a satisfying balance of joy and pain. Shakespeare would recognise the dichotomies and applaud. ‘It’s a perfect film to get everyone in the mood, both for the party afterwards and the 10 days of festival following.’ Opening Night is Byron’s most glamorous party of the year, where audiences will not only watch the screening, but are invited to walk the red carpet, mingle before the film and attend the exclusive after party! Tickets are $75 (until 7th Oct). Program and tix from bbff.com.au.
When two blokes from Australia’s most loved comedy threesome team up, shit is going to happen. Paul McDermott from Doug Anthony Allstars and Steven Gates, aka Gatesy, from Tripod are going solo… well, together. So it’s kind of a duo. But if you’ve been in a threesome, being in a twosome probably feels like you’re solo. This is getting confusing. Being a solo stand-up comic is easy – you pretty well develop your own relationship with the crowd, but as a two-hander, you have to develop your relationship with the crowd AND with each other. You don’t want to duplicate attitude or responses… so how do Gatesy and Paul express their mojo? ‘Paul’s voice is the same,’ says Gatesy. ‘He’s still aggressive with the audience, and I find my role being the sort of space between him and the audience, where he can have a rant that goes for 5 minutes, or I can come in at the end and put a button on it or take him down. That’s fun, he’s very generous!’ With decades of onstage experience between them, these two know how to surf the wave. They’re a long way from the days of having to script every single on-stage moment. In fact, what happens is as much a surprise to them as it is to the audience! ‘A lot of the stuff isn’t written, and you have to listen a lot, and find spaces to talk and interact in a duo, to fill the spaces between the songs. We go on the fly in-between. We have to – because we can’t really rehearse. Paul lives in Sydney, I live in Mebourne, and we write and collaborate over Skype to mull it over – its the only way we would be able to do it!’ When Gatesy and McDermott take to the stage the audience knows they have the chops. ‘You get heckled from time to time – often it’s when someone wants to contribute, or they want to have a chat. Paul’s first port of call is to attack straight up – which is like, if you make a small sound when he walks out – I’m like wow, standing on the side, waiting for the cycle of abuse to end. I enjoy being the voice of the audience and telling
him when he’s gone too far. I was never that in Tripod. I was the Himbo!’ It’s the loose and organic way these two work that makes the show so exciting. ‘You just have to be present on stage’ says Gatesy. ‘The whole time you are on stage with Paul you have to listen, because he’s unpredictable. He is a sensitive, polite, softly spoken artiste off stage, but put him in front of an audience and for some reason it turns ugly! In a good way!’ Paul and Gatesy came together through a mutual friend. ‘The reason we got together was because of Nerija, a friend of ours who died at 31, about 10 years ago. Paul had written a song about her a few years later and I joined him to play it. We had to fill a 15 minute spot. It was a really pretty song. He said let’s take this seriously and see if we can get a show together for the Ballarat Cabaret Festival, which we ended up touring in 2017.’ When creating a song Gatesy likes to fuck with expectations. ‘I like the audience to think it’s a funny song but we take them in a different direction. I want them to sit on the edge of their seat expecting a laugh and then end up somewhere else. That’s the best.’ Tripod have been one of the most enduring comedy acts on the Australian circuit. The warm embrace of many generations of comedy lovers still surprises Gatesy. ‘We were dumb nerdy boys talking about Star Wars, and then you hit your 30s and you have relationships and kids and the spotlight turned on ourselves. You start reflecting on your life. You have to evolve otherwise it’s like watching an old bloke wear clothes meant for young fellas. I used to swan about in my 20s in these vintage 70s suits. Now when I put them on – I just look creepy!’ Paul McDermott and Gatesy play the Brunswick Picture House on Saturday 19 October. Tix are $40 from brunswickpicturehouse.com
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bearded wonder their very own ambassador. No stranger to the podcast world, his latest offering ‘Crushin’ it with Nick Cody’ is gaining listeners with every ep. Matt Okine has scooped some major accolades in the past few years including an ARIA for his comedy release Live at the Enmore Theatre, and the prestigious Director’s Choice Award at the 2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival for his very personal show The Other Guy. Following the success of his live standup show, Stan announced The Other Guy as one of their new original productions for 2017. Dan Willis may have started out a computer-science geek but somehow he made the transition to comedy and hasn’t looked back! A regular at the Edinburgh Fringe and at comedy festivals around the world as a producer, promoter and resident MC. Time Out in London declared him ‘a great comedian and a wonderful performer.’ Friday at the Mullum Ex Services. Tix are $25/30 at mandynolan.com.au
Mandy Nolan presents a stand-up comedy triple header of international proportions; with UK comic, and star of the touring Best of British shows, Dan Willis as MC, with a double feature of former Triple J morning presenter, and award winning comedian Matt Okine, and one of the only Aussies to be invited to perform for Conan O’Brien’s Late Night talk show, and Comedy Central, Nick Cody. This is an absolute blitzer of a line-up that gives comedy lovers a taste of a Melbourne Comedy Festival style gala! Nick Cody has racked up rave reviews at every Aussie comedy festival, but also at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Soho Theatre in London. He has also performed numerous times at the invite-only Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, the New York Comedy Festival and Johannesburg Comedy Festival. Nick’s popularity abroad rose even further after making his US TV debut on Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show – the fourth Australian at that time to do so. Cody became the face of Carlton Dry after the Carlton United Breweries made the red
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While her husband struggles to keep his restaurant in business, mother of three, Orna (Liron Ben Shlush) lands a job as an assistant to a powerful, but sexually harrassing realtor and brings herself to fight back. In this absorbing drama by Michal Aviad, set in Jerusalem, the film tracks an all-too-familiar trajectory in which female ambition is met with
male abuse of power. With three young children to look after and her husband’s restaurant struggling to break even, Orna feels lucky to have landed an assistant position with a luxury real-estate development firm. She quickly proves her worth and is rewarded with a lucrative promotion. Yet Orna’s advancement is accompanied by unwanted attentions from Benny (Menashe Noy), her boss. With every professional triumph, Orna is forced to contend with another, more aggressive, come-on. She needs to tell someone — but will others feel she is complicit? Orna is smart and resourceful, but she’s no superhero; she has doubts and fears. Benny can be smug and entitled, but he also makes Orna feel genuinely valued in a way that her husband, absorbed with his own stress, does not. BOOK NOW!
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ARIES: Aries’ cosmic custodian Mars returns to your relationship ring this week, after two years on the astral circuit. For the coming month-and-a-half you’ll be enthusiastic, persuasive, assertive and yes, argumentative. In finding the median line between pushiness and patience, listen to those most reliable guides – your instincts. TAURUS: With communications expert Mercury in your relationship realm till midDecember, sometime in the next couple of months you’ll be having The Talk. Or Talks… whether personal negotiation, hammering out business deals or addressing a fractured friendship, ditch any critical edge and aim for a balance of honesty and compassion. GEMINI: With Mars checking in for the next seven weeks to your artistic, charming sector of self-expression unleashing a tsunami of creative inspiration, you’re this week’s VIP. This transit only happens every second year, and is currently accompanied by your ruler Mercury in especially clear-sighted and organized mode, so don’t hold back. CANCER: With a significant planetary emphasis in your domestic centre, this week has plenty of togetherness and pairing-up appeal. Plus, articulate Mercury arriving for a long stay in your house of play-and-havingyour-say announces a grace period when it’s easier to speak up about what you want without sounding needy. LEO: Energetic Mars moving in for an extended stay in your house of networking is the time you play best with others. It also acts like astral catnip on your majesty’s verbal communications, amplifying their effect – so should you receive rocky news, taking it graciously will attract way more promising results than you’d imagine. VIRGO: Motivating Mars – the fiery red planet increases passion and activity, but also tension and arguing as it cranks up competitive pressure. So how about every time you feel like turning on someone, work out instead how to turn them on? Doesn’t have to be physically: can be creatively, intellectually, emotionally. Give it a go.
WHILE MARS AND VENUS MEET UP FOR A LOVE MOMENT IN AFFECTIONATE LIBRA, MERCURY SLIDES INTO THE SIGN OF THE INCISIVE TONGUE… . LIBRA: Spunky Mars romancing vampy Venus and the sun in your coupling-up sign leaves no question who’s number one love-bomb this week. But the angsty red planet back in your sign after two years is agitating to make things happen – fast – and Mercury in Scorpio won’t be content to take ‘maybe’ for an answer. SCORPIO: With Mercury the communicator planet in your sign, what you say and the way you say it, will carry extra weight from now till mid-December. Mars is flat-out clearing the slate before your birthday month kicks in – but conflicting planetary angles suggest it might be wiser to slow down than have that done for you. SAGITTARIUS: This week’s Mars is in busy networking mode at meetings and group get togethers, while Mercury’s perfectly placed for letting ideas ferment, mellow and mature like vintage vino or fromage. Best way to navigate this stop-go scenario? Take things step-by-measuredstep rather than bolting off full pelt from the get-go. CAPRICORN: Mercury the cosmic accountant is pressing for revised timelines and reassessing resources, while Mars hitting your ambitionaccelerator declares Watch Out World – and step aside anyone in your way. Being an even more driven powerhouse than usual means, ideally, you’ll factor in healthy, or at least effective stress release strategies. AQUARIUS: If you’ve been blown a little off course lately then clear-sighted, logical, efficient Mercury in the sign of cut-to-the-chase gets you back in the game. And entrepreneurial Mars is up for some hijinx this week as well – whatever your personal cup-of-fun happens to be. PISCES: This seductive week’s inclining you toward joint ventures, but its edgy dynamics could be messing with your filter system and border controls. Sure, it feels like hitting the jackpot when mixing business and pleasure, but ask yourself is that really in your best interests this week? You already know the answer.
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ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION
0439 624 945
02 66 804 173
SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE
CALL BRETT 0414 542 019
Friendly Reliable Prompt Local
Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work
ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777
Specialising in: Renovations and Extensions New Homes and Granny Flats
IWIRE
ANTENNAS
• New digital antennas * • Reception NO FIX NO CHARGE problems For fast service call • Extra TV outlets
INDEX Accountants & Bookkeepers ..........40 Acupuncture .................................40 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration....40 Antennas & Installation.................40 Antiques / Restoration ..................40 Appliance Repair ...........................40 Architects .....................................40 Automotive...................................40 Bathroom Renovations..................40 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters ..40 Bricklaying....................................40 Building Trades .............................40 Bush Regen & Weed Control ..........40 Carpet Cleaning ............................40 Chimney Sweeping........................40 Chiropractic ..................................40 Cleaning .......................................40 Computer Services ........................41 Concreting & Paving ......................41 Decks, Patios & Extensions.............41 Dentists ........................................41 Design & Drafting..........................41 Driveway Maintenance ..................41 Earthmoving & Excavation.............41 Electricians ...................................41 Fencing .........................................41 Floor Sanding & Polishing..............41 Garden & Property Maintenance....41 Garden Design ..............................42 Gas Suppliers ................................42 Glaziers.........................................42 Graphic Design ..............................42 Guttering ......................................42 Handypersons ...............................42 Health ..........................................42 Hire ..............................................42
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• RELIABLE TRADESMAN • JOBS UP TO $5000 • DECKS & PERGOLAS • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS
Kitchens........................................42 Landscape Design .........................42 Landscape Supplies .......................42 Landscaping .................................42 Lighting ........................................42 Locksmith .....................................42 Osteopathy ...................................42 Painting........................................42 Pest Control ..................................42 Photography .................................42 Physiotherapy ...............................42 Picture Framing ............................42 Plastering .....................................42 Plumbers ......................................42 Printing & Copying Services ...........43 Proofreading.................................43 Removalists ..................................43 Roofing.........................................43 Rubbish Removal ..........................43 Scrap Metal Merchants ..................43 Septic Systems ..............................43 Sewing & Alterations.....................43 Solar Installation ..........................43 Stonemasonry ..............................43 Swimming Pools ...........................43 Tiling ............................................43 Tree Services .................................43 Tuition ..........................................43 Upholstery ....................................43 Valuers .........................................43 Veterinary Surgeons......................43 Water Filters .................................43 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .........43 Welding ........................................43 Window Tinting ............................43
0402 022 111
David Levine iwireantennas.com.au
*conditions apply
JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705
ANTIQUES / RESTORATION
Lic: 182983C & Insured
P: Jesse 0412 551 353 | E: surfsidebuilding@gmail.com DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162
FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique, 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com ...0412 528454 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953 .......... 0403 458177
APPLIANCE REPAIR
CARPENTER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ................66845035 or 0414 842602
BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786 CARPENTER. Insured & qualified. Homes, decks, small jobs, free quotes. Lic 231104C...0431 674377 NORTHERN RIVERS APPLIANCE REPAIRS – all makes and models. Call Andre .............0401 159371 CARPENTER BUILDER Extend, renos, cabins, sheds. Peter Bergin Lic 147887C..................0487 101747
ARCHITECTS
CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Greg’s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595
FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au............................66856984 HAVEN BUILDING All aspects of building. Lic 326616C ...............................................0432 565060 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001 RENOVATION SPECIALIST Customised Service. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154 ATELIER LUKE – Luke Hayward architect, Reg. 10438 www.atelierluke.com ...............0401 875535 CARPENTER All work types, 20 years exp, free quotes, fully insured, no job too small...0473 027848
AUTOMOTIVE
SURFSIDE BUILDING Decks, Patios, Extensions. Free Quotes. Lic: 182983C. Contact ...0412 551353
BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns - bindii weeds .....................................................0418 110714 EAST COAST BUSH REGENERATION Tree planting, weed control. Call Rossco Faithfull.0409 157695
• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016
LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES
CAMPHOR CONTROL, rainforest and creek restoration services. Ph .............................0428 715886
CARPET CLEANING
TLC
BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
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ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960 BOOKKEEPER Local and reliable .................................. barbarasbookkeeping.com.au 0402 118649
BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS LOCAL
SHOWCASE DEALER SHOWROOM
FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!
1/84 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay
AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
6680 9394 AU 37088
SUNSCREENS
0408 232 066
45 Manns Road, Mullumbimby Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492
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WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553 MULLUMBIMBY CHIROPRACTIC Massage & Chiropractic. 110 Dalley St ........................66841028
AWNINGS
BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268
BUILDING TRADES • DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonable market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).
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CLEANING
ROLL BLINDS
BRICKLAYING
ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING
• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & flyscreens • Water efficient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750
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DAIKIN DEALER
AU23106 dan@penair.com.au 195534C
BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282 MICHAEL SCHWAGER 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...................................................66841962
YOUR LOCAL BLIND MAN at North Byron Blinds .................................................. Amos 0404 421518
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PLANTATION SHUTTERS
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Commercial / Domestic / Insurance
CHIROPRACTIC
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SPECIALISTS IN HOM E AUTOM ATION
Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services
Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours
Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa
BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905
CURTAINS
6680 8862
Lic 246545C
– Sales – Installation – Repairs – All Commercial Refrigeration – Residential & Commercial Airconditioning – Coolroom Design & Construction – Freezer Rooms
Award Winning Builders • Renovations • Extensions • New Homes
MOBILE COOL ROOMS FOR HIRE
Darren Paxton
0412 497 637
Master Builders Licence No.94573C
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1300 095 393
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COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137
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CHIMNEY SWEEPING
AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
PLEASE CALL
(02) 6684 1001
Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffic areas, deodorising and sanitation.
ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559
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CARPET CLEANING
Kevin & Margaret Bower
Bathroom Renovations and Tiling Repairs
Call Jason 0434 177 594
Truck Mounted Machine
TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying
REVAMP BATHROOMS
ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS
ACUPUNCTURE
CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE
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0434 539 979
• Window Cleaning • Screens & Tracks • Pressure Washing • House •Roof • Paths • Solar
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North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au
DESIGN & DRAFTING
ELECTRIC BOOGALOO
DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048
Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience
BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448
Roof & Pressure Cleaning Roof Painting Deck Oiling fullcirclerefinishing.com
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Holiday lets and Airbnb, residential homes and end of lease cleans, bond cleans, builders cleans etc. Friendly reliable and trustworthy local service.
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BOBBY WALKER
Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!
Professional Cleaning Services
Blue Sky
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Phone Oliver 0419 789 600
Licensed Electrical Contractor
Jai – 0467 482 948
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ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES
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1800 763 911 | 0417 415 474
DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE
Quality Exterior Refinishing
Full Circle
• 24/7 Emergency • Residential, Commercial • Level 2
BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993
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DETAILED STEAM CLEANING Natural products. Bathrooms, kitchens, spring cleans .0410 723601 BEYOND CLEANING GROUP Quality focused. Brunswick to Ballina from $39.60ph .....0451 102239
COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 BEN FORSYTH, Electrician. Lic:240691C. Ocean Shores & surrounds. No job too small ...0422 136408
GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com
0409 799 909
various implements available for limited access projects
HOLIDAY CLEANERS AVAILABLE NOW! Domestic, AirBnB, last-minute. Local, exp & reliable .0421 360961 BOND CLEANING ..............................................................................................................0421360961 PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER excellent references, good rates. Shire wide. Ph Krissy ..0410 860330
COMPUTER SERVICES
EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE
BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0422 207299 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service. ..................................................0432 107262 FLOW FENCING Pool fencing, timber/colourbond, local, professional and reliable.......0416 424256
FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING
Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance
• Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne • Excavator 5 to 21 tonne • Positrack loader augers 150 to 600mm & rock grab • Driveways • Roads • Acreage clearing • House pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush rocks • Rock walls • Competitive rates
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POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING
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RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL 24/7 SERVICE FREE QUOTES
FENCING
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Phone Mick 0409 009 024
EVERY H ME, EVERY BUILDING, EVERY ROOM, EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL
0429 366 313
EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION
CLEANS: Holiday, Residential, Bond, Commercial, Spring
Lic no. 141097C
Window Cleaning Professionals
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NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco oils, hard wax oils & water-based finishes. Nathan .............0420 215716
GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283
5.5 Tonne Excavator, Positrack Loader & 12 Tonne Tipper • Driveways • Landscaping • Rock walls • House & shed sites
RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335
Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire.
ALEX EXCAVATION 3.5T Zero Swing & 5T Tipper Rock Grab + other attachments ........0417 920300
Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Fire Hazard Reduction | Brush Cutting Tip Runs | Turf Laying | Fully Insured
CIVIL TRAK Road construction, excavators, rollers, grader & truck hire .........................0499 912459
0430 297 101 / 6684 5437
NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating.0402 716857
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24 HOUR SERVICE
Call Daniel
0439 624 945
FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic No. 310498C. Ph Andrew ..................0401 968173 PLATINUM CRETE CONCRETING Lic 225874C. 20 years exp. Free quotes. Justin .........0458 773788
AH
02 66 804 173
Domestic Commercial
Lic No 142383C
DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS
Call Mark 0498 115 182
ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753
All Jobs Small or Large
Lic: 154293c
0424 876 155
FREE QUOTES
SECURITY, DATA, TV Tim Nicholls ph: 0468 384 203 lic: 000102498
nichollselectrical@outlook.com
THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690
DENTISTS LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE.......................................................................66851264
Suffolk Park Lic No: 143433C | ACRS Master Cabler A017916
• • • • •
Property maintenance All Mowing jobs Landscaping Pressure cleaning Tip runs
0401 458 422
Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd Garden Clean Ups Gutter Cleaning Lawn Maintenance Irrigation & Repairs Hedge Trimming Planting & Lawn Edging Turf Laying Full Garden Maintenance Servicing Residential, Commercial and Government PLEASE CALL MATTHEW PAOLA 0431 871 245 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763 LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, tree maintenance .....................0402 487213
FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600
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ELECTRICIANS
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DECKS
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Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads.
ALL AROUND
Lic No. 337066C
THE BYRON BAY GARDEN & LANDSCAPING COMPANY Structural Landscaping
Specialising in road repairs & driveways
Lic.136717c
Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. Residential • Civil • Industrial. DARYL 0418 234 302
978 383
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Free Quotes
Contact Vadi: 0404
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BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111
CONCRETING & PAVING
Acreage Mowing Specialist | Mini excavation Toro Dingo with stump grinder, trencher and soil cultivator
• Land clearing • Augers, rock grab & breaker attachments • Free quotes
0414 905 900
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PAUL’S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552
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TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 RICK’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, pool service,
1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)
6684 2323 / 0418 663 983
GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442 SAMURAI HEAVY DUTY BRUSHCUTTING. Ph .............................................................0402 733620 PROBLEM CAMPHORS and woody weeds removed. No fuss-green waste, lantana too! ..0478 779650 G.W. GARDEN MAINTENANCE. Mowing, whipper snipping, gardening, tip runs ........0408 244820
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GRAVEL
A LUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified green keeper. Mowing, edges and weed control ..0410 378375
PAINTER NEIL A McINTOSH
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • PLASTER REPAIRS • WALLPAPERING CLEAN & TIDY • ALWAYS ON TIME • ALL AREAS Mobile: 0421 938 104 – 465 Uralba Road, Uralba
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GARDEN DESIGN landscaping supplies
GAS SUPPLIERS
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pressure cleaning. Attention to detail at good rates. Ph .................................................0424 805660
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BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109
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Lic 167371C
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AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 ALL WAYS PAINTING NORTHERN RIVERS. Qualified, insured, clean. 0413 401907 or 66805015 BYRONBAYPAINTINGSERVICES.COM.AU – Reliable. Quality work. Ph .....................1300 255 724
LANDSCAPING
PEST CONTROL
Locally Owned Est 18 years
No Rental Reliable
www.brunswickvalleygas.com
Professional Property Protection you can Trust
6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS
24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 6685 8588 Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing
GRAPHIC DESIGN
• Targeted treatments for all pests with “no sprayâ€? cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts
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ALL ASPECTS OF LANDSCAPING AND DESIGN
DESIGN
02 6681 6555
CONSTRUCT PLANT
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MAINTAIN
YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS
SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456
www.allpestsolutions.com.au
LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018
LIGHTING
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Tree Faerie Fotos
DESIGN
Professional • Commercial • Personal
Print | Branding | Social Media | Websites | Graphic Design
30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism
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GUTTERING Gutter guard Gutter cleaning Locally owned Fully insured Free quotes Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service.
LOCKSMITH Brendan Duggan Locksmith. Automotive car keys and lock installation/repair .......0412 764148
BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, mat/reformer, clinical exercise
OSTEOPATHY
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classes, laser, shockwave. Kim Snellgrove, Cally O’Hara .......................................................66872330
OSTEOPATHY
0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42
at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre
HANDYPERSONS
PHYSIOTHERAPY
A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247
Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo)
A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697
60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900
NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & M’bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physio, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron. Open Saturdays.......0403 226858 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge, Steve Clifford.......66803499
HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956
AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri.....................................66857517 PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ..............................66843385 BRUNSWICK HEADS PHYSIO. Manual therapy exercise prescription, THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953
PAINTING
MC’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Exp. painter, home repairs, odd jobs. Great rates............0412 559509
45 minute consults, experienced Physio .........................................................................0419 629333
CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Greg’s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595 • DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required GOOD NEWS HANDYMAN Carpentry, home renovations/repairs etc. Jesse..................0458 968290 to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000. PPP HOME MAINTENANCE All aspects. Carpentry, decks, painting, repairs etc. Insured. 0434 705506 HANDYMAN SERVICE BYRON BAY. Local, reliable, insured .........................................0412 395604
HEALTH • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy
ALL-WAYS PAINTING BYRON BAY
• Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas • Workmanship guaranteed • Attention to detail
0438 784 226 • 6685 4154
Lic No 189144C
ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance ........................................0402 281638
ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366
PICTURE FRAMING MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791 BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING. 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ........................ 6680 3444
PLASTERING
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MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MALI’S Therapeutic Chinese Massage Service. In & out calls ..............................................66841790
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MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003
PLUMBERS
KITCHENS D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au .......................Dave 0409 843689
YVES DE WILDE
X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING
KITCHEN FACELIFTS Doors, drawers & benchtops. interiorworx@live.com .... Warren 0414 278679
LANDSCAPE DESIGN 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
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QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES
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Blocked drain specialists Everything plumbing, drainage & gasďŹ tting SHANE
0400 852 141
Home sewage solutions Commercial wastewater treatment Rainwater tanks concrete and plastic
JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017
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BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403
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We provide professional & reliable tree services to make your environment safe and healthy.
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MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICES‌ (NO JOB TOO SMALL)‌ Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483 TRINE SOLUTIONS Local waste specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C .. 0407 439805 COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Water specialist. Mullum/Byron .....0434 273726 NEWT wastewater treatment. Septic design, upgrades, maint & intall. Lic 207479C............... 0429 805081
SEWING & ALTERATIONS
PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au .................................66843633
Pioneers of the solar industry
Serving Northern NSW since 1998
REMOVALISTS
Electric Lic 124600c
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Life’s Good with Solar
0409 917646
BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS
Juno Energy is your local authorised LG energy specialist offering solar and battery solutions for your business & home
Patrick - 0425 256 802
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MONTYS METAL
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Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362 Email: montysmetalrooďŹ ng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooďŹ ng.com.au
RUBBISH REMOVAL
RUBBISH REMOVALS & TIP TRUCK HIRE Free quotes and same day service .............0451 079060 EVERGREEN TIP RUNS and rubbish removal, 8x5 trailer, heavy duty...........................0427 176771
VALUERS
WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts
STONEMASON Walls and paths. Free quotes. artstorey@icloud.com. Ph Art ................0422 745333
SWIMMING POOLS
for home, commercial and rural properties
ATTENTION POOL OWNERS • All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing (opp. Council chambers)
6684 3003 MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, construction/repairs....0418 666839 POOL CONSTRUCTION BYRON BAY. Baywater Pool. Lic 206487C.........0419 479921 or 66843489
FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!
Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa
0408 232 066
6680 8200 or 0418 108 181 IN IN H
Water puriďŹ cation systems Rainwater Filters Fridge water ďŹ lters
$399
FULLY INSTALLED IN YOUR HOME
Phone Chris 0414 229 114
TILING
OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772
BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists.............................66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY. Soft furnishings, curtains & outdoor. ................................0403 713303
MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days ..........66843818 NORTH COAST VETERINARY SERVICES Dr Lauren Archer .................................................66840735
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UPHOLSTERY
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TUITION
BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010 SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP - Valuation, Advisory & Asset M/ment. Specialists in: Residential, Rural, Commercial & Industrial. www.simsonproperty.com.au..........0400 134562 or 0427 220976
• Best Price Promise • Highest Quality Products • 10 Year Installation Workmanship Guarantee • 5 Year Annual Onsite Cleaning and Maintenance included
STONEMASONRY
DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL
SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524 LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper + stump grinding. Local, qualified, insured. Free quotes.0402 487213 VERTEX TREE SERVICES. All tree and palm removals. Ph .............................................0428 715886 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES................................... Happy to help. Andrew..0412 558890 OUT ON A LIMB www.outonalimbtreeservices.wordpress.com Call Lucas ................0402 191316
0427 347 380
HARMONIUM TUITION, REPAIRS, SALES. Contact Alice.............................................0427 423723
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PRUNING ~ REMOVALS ~ STUMP GRINDING • 20 years local knowledge and experience • Fully insured / free quotes • 19 inch chipper • Bobcat • Cherry picker • Crane truck
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LEAPFROG REMOVALS
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Andy’s Move & More
0429149 533 Est 2006
1300 384 766
info@evirongroup.com.au www.evirongroup.com.au
• Tree felling & removal • Stump grinding • Chipping • Pruning • Clean up work • Spider lift / cherry picker
SOLAR INSTALLATION
PROOFREADING at reasonable rates. Caroline: cazamondo@gmail.com 66845035 or 0400 745740
Calls always returned
Ballina / Byron Bay / Tweed Heads / Gold Coast / Murwillumbah
SEWING Repairs & alterations. Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ..................................0427 570812
PROOFREADING
Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs & Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most Areas Based from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby
AREAS WE SERVICE
TILE & GROUT CLEANING
Servicing the Far North Coast for 20 years. Free quotes. Experienced local technicians. ChemDry’s patented cleaning systems.
WINTER SPECIAL:
Every 5th m FREE 2
WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING TANK CLEANING Repairs, installation, first flush diverters, pumps, etc ........................0418 662285
WELDING WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, general, repairs & Aluminium. Call Rod ...........0408 410545
WINDOW TINTING
A1 RUBBISH REMOVAL AND TIP RUNS. 9m3 trailer. Same day service. Best rates .....0413 289443 TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices ..........................0412 158478 MAN WITH UTE. RETHINK REUSE RECYCLE. Ph Mark ................................................0411 113300 TILING PERFECTION & WATERPROOFING Free quotes, repairs. Lic 179306C .66801168 or 0409 847653 SURFWAGON - Car/Home/Office tint. Lifetime Warranty. W/sale price .........................0434 875009
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Classifieds INDEX Annual General Meetings ...... 44 Business For Sale ................. 45 For Sale ................................. 45 Garage Sales......................... 45 Halls For Hire......................... 44 Health Notices ....................... 44 House Sit ............................... 45 Motor Vehicles ....................... 45 Musical Notes ........................ 46 Only Adults ............................ 46 Positions Vacant .................... 45 Professional Services ............ 44 Public Notices ........................ 44 Short Term Accommodation .. 45
For North Coast news online visit
ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS
DEADLINE TUES 12PM
PHONE ADS
Publication day is Wednesday, booking deadlines are the day before publication.
6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE
Ads may be taken by phone on
Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo office:
Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby
EMAIL ADS
RATES & PAYMENT LINE ADS: $17.00 for the first two lines $5.00 for each extra line $17 for two lines is the minimum charge.
Display classies (box ads): adcopy@echo.net.au Line classies: classifieds@echo.net.au
DISPLAY ADS (with a border): $12.50 per column centimetre
Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Ads can’t be taken on the weekend. Account enquiries phone 6684 1777.
These prices include GST.
Social Escorts........................ 46
Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa Prepayment is required for all ads.
WE ARE SEEKING experienced licensed local builders for the construction of a 619 sqm domestic dwelling at Skinners Shoot, Byron Bay, NSW. Start date February 2020. Lump-Sum tenderers only considered. Site inspections welcome on application. Please submit EOI with examples of recent projects to admin@designlaboratory.com. au by 21 October 2019
To Let ..................................... 45 Tenders .................................. 44 Tradework .............................. 44
Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre
Tree Services ......................... 44
Connecting the Byron Shire Community
Tuition .................................... 46 Volunteers Wanted................. 45
HELP OUR COMMUNITY
Wanted .................................. 45
VOLUNTEER DRIVER REQUIRED
Wanted To Rent ..................... 45 Woofa..................................... 45 Work Wanted ......................... 46
DISCLAIMER
TENDERS
On sale at The Echo
To Lease ................................ 45
Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre are looking for a crew of volunteer food recovery van drivers. Requirements for the job are that you must be fit and able to lift sometimes heavy boxes of food, you must have an unencumbered Drivers Licence.
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.
Help us to continue this valuable program, keeping good food out of landfill and in people’s bellies.
PUBLIC NOTICES
So far we have recovered over 44 Tonnes of food
If you like driving and you feel you could contribute to your community and environment please enquire by giving the centre a call on 02 6684 1286 or drop in at 55 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.
WATER NSW GRADYS CREEK WATER SOURCE An application for a NEW WATER SUPPLY WORKS AND USE APPROVAL has been received from Cubs Speckle Park Pty Limited for 1 new 80mm centrifugal pump on Warrazambil Creek on Lot 1 DP 203581 for irrigation purposes in the Parish of Warrazambil, County of Rous. (Ref: A019507). Objections to the granting of the approval must be forwarded to WaterNSW, PO Box 796, Murwillumbah NSW 2484 or customer.helpdesk@waternsw.com.au within 28 days of this notice. The objection must include your name and address and specify the grounds of objection. Any queries please call 1300662077 or email the above. Amanda Fuller, Manager Water Regulation North.
PROF. SERVICES
DENTURES
COLONICS
Offering colonic hydrotherapy, sauna and naturopathy at our beachside clinic. Call or text 0458633869 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine experience: Nurturing, sensuous. 28 yrs exp. Lucy 0427917960
KINESIOLOGY
Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 0403125506 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract. HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores, Michaela, 0416332886 TANTRA MASSAGE FOR LADIES Bookings: TantricWarlock.com Massage Awakening, studio/outcalls Joshua 0422578090
TRADEWORK
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TREE SERVICES
Tallow TREE SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •
REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED
MUSIC, FOOD, SHOPPING & KIDS FUN
Traditional Thai Massage 0478 654 405 20 years local experience
BANH THAI
• 19 inch chipper • Stump grinding • Cherry picker • Crane truck • Bob Cat
17 Ruskin St BYRON BAY
Fully insured • Free quotes
Sunday 6 October 8am – 3pm Dening Park, Byron Beach Foreshore
BRUNSWICK HEADS MARKETS Saturday 5th October, 2019
MEMORIAL PARK, BRUNSWICK HEADS Phone 6628 4495 No dogs please
AGMs AGM CWA BRUNSWICK HEADS 11 October, 10am. CWA Hall, 1A Booyong St, Brunswick Heads. Members & guests welcome
0427 347 380
SERVING BYRON IT INDUSTRY FOR 20 YEARS. Website development, CMS support, SEO, CMS plugins, template customisation, web validation, custom coding, compatibility issues, advanced CSS, database management. Contact Laurent 0405811271
• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES
6684 4421
HEALTH
BYRON MARKET
0402 364 852 A VERY HANDY MAN
EXPERIENCED TRAUMA? PTSD or Childhood abuse? Mariana Trapera Counsellor & EFT Specialist Ph 0430175923
TREE SERVICES
HYPNOSIS & EFT
Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma. Maureen Bracken 0402205352
HYPNOSIS & NLP
Shane Eade – Chiropractor 0467 660 323 Byron Bay, and now in Brunswick Heads
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Doing Stuck? Create a plan to move forward and achieve your ultimate mental, physical, and emotional goals. Resolve addictive patterns and limiting beliefs that hold you back!
Call Wendy today and let’s get started! 6680 2630
STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER
6687 2750 - 0401 208 797
MAW
LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002
FIND OUT HOW THE ROT BEGAN
• • • • •
Body Based
Psychotherapy Somatic Practice
Covering all aspects of tree work and tree stump removal (stump grinding)
Experienced climber • Insured • Licensed FREE QUOTES HAPPY TO HELP
Call Andrew Wilson 0412 558 890
After hours & emergency service available
SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES • Cherry Picker • Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Tree Surgeon • Fully Insured
Julie Wells Anne Goslett (nee Mannix)
Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.
Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching (02) 6685 5185 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay
Mulch Supplies
Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas
6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227
HEALTH & HEALING WEEKLY CLASS TIMETABLE MONDAY ENQUIRIES BOOKINGS
AWARENESS IN MOVEMENT
ph: 0400 558 181 PSYCHOTHERAPY
info@shirshamarie.com www.shirshamarie.com
LOCATION LEGEND (B): Bangalow Yoga Pilates (SP): Suffolk Park Yogalates Barre (BT): Byron Town 6685 5640 byronbay@ heartandsoulhealthclubs. com.au www.heartandsoulhealth clubs.com.au
6.30-7.30am: BARRE FITNESS (B) 9.30-10.45am: SLOW FLOW (B) 6-7.30pm: YOGALATES (SP)
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
MULLUMBIMBY 8.30-10am: QIGONG
BANGALOW 7.30-9am: QI POWER CLASS 6-8pm: QIGONG & TAI CHI
6.30-7.30am: CORE SLIDERS (B) 9.30-11am: YOGALATES (BT) 6-7.15pm: YOGALATES (B)
THURSDAY BRUNSWICK HEADS 8.30-10am: QIGONG 9.30-11am: TAI CHI
9.15-10.15am: 9.30-11am: BARRE FITNESS (B) YOGALATES WITH 6-7.30pm: PILATES W WEIGHTS (B) YOGA STRETCH (SP)
6am: VINYASA FLOW YOGA 9.30am: VINYASA & 9.30am: AKHANDA 9.30am: VINYASA FLOW YOGA PRANAYAMA YOGA YOGA 6pm: VINYASA YOGA 6pm: PRANAYAMA & 6pm: YIN YOGA YIN YOGA
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY / EVENTS
TAI CHI
QIGONG
SOFT-STYLE MARTIAL ART
HEALING EXERCISE ART
Alignment, Relaxation, Meditation
Breathing, Awareness, Energy Flow
BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS in Byron Bay by appointment
6.30-7.30am: BARRE SPORT (B) 10.30-11.45am: YOGALATES (BT)
8-9.30am: YOGALATES (B & SP) 10-11am: PILATES ALIGN (B)
See web for full timetable and studio locations yogalates.com.au
6am: LED ASHTANGA YOGA 9.30am: STRENGTH 9.30am: YIN YOGA & BALANCE YOGA 6pm: VINYASA YOGA
8.30am: AKHANDA 8.30am: HATHA YOGA & MEDITATION VINYASA YOGA
Fill your classes now! For information email adcopy@echo.net.au
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HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net
FOR SALE SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450 6X3M PORTABLE CABIN Refurbished, excellent condition. Has ensuite & kitchen. All electrical. Great as a granny flat. $19,800. Ph 0266779599 TABLE. LARGE, LOW, SOLID PINE 100x90cm. Exc cond. $225 ono 66872478 UPRIGHT PIANO: Ronisch, built Dresden 1927. Fully reconditioned and finished in polished burr walnut. Beautiful instrument; collectors piece $6500 ono. Phone Norman Appel 0429988567
MIELE WASHERS
Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511
Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES
CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403
Automatic 1990 Holden Barina 5dr hatch 197438km fantastic condition 6mths rego SN2297 ............................................................. $2490 2005 Holden Astra 5spd manual 5dr hatch Full-service history 6mths rego SN2963 .... $4495 Automatic 2005 Mitsubishi Magna Wagon rego till Feb 20 SN3600 .................... $3990 Automatic 2000 Pajero Exceed 7 Seater 4wd leather seats SN4278 ............. $5990
ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS
ballinacarcentre.com.au
COMPOST TOILETS
For tiny houses to commercial Green Building Centre 0431721073
BAMBOO PLY
For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au CASUAL CHILDCARE WORKERS 1st Aid, Working with Children Check and Cert III, minimum requirements. Please email resume and cover letter to: admin@bangalowcommunitychildrens centre.com.au
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
2008 Mitsubishi Triton glx 5spd manual 130995km Trayback 4wd ute great condition SN5990............................................................. $8990
BARGAINS
16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA
Ballina Car Centre
DLN 19950
6686 5586 / 0418 676 274
BUSINESS FOR SALE ESTABLISHED COMPUTER SHOP with stock, separate sales workshop & kitchen area. A/C, LED lighting, 3kW solar. Low rent. W.I.W.O. $12,000 0408933454 FLAVOURS OF BYRON BAY, GOURMET GIFT HAMPERS. Lifestyle business for sale. Be your own boss. This business is ripe for growth & priced for immediate sale. Contact Alison gifts@flavoursofbyronbay.com.au
SHORT TERM ACCOM. SPACIOUS 2bdrm place + wrap around v/dah, in rainforest avail 15/10-19/01/20 $480pw incl. bills. Ph 66840427 MULLUM 1br semi s/c unit on beaut acreage. Share bthrm, up to 3 months, $230pw. Dog lover a bonus. Ph 66843084
• Palings • Posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Firewood • Concrete Posts • Tomato stakes • Molasses Kings Creek, Mullumbimby
Mark 0427 490 038 | Karen 0427 804 284
POP UP CLOSING DOWN SALE WOMEN'S CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, HATS, BAGS, GIFTS, JEWELLERY AND MORE...
SAT/SUN 5 & 6 OCTOBER 21 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads Behind St Thomas Church
9am – 5pm Silk scarf for all purchases over $50
WANTED LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052
GARAGE SALES OCTOBER 5TH, Huge amount of building materials, plants, architectural & industrial antiques, some machinery. 40 Foxs Lane, Tyagarah from 8am 0427774450 1A SOUTH PACIFIC CT, BYRON BAY, Saturday 5th Oct 8am-1pm. Tools, toys, clothing, h/wares, golf clubs, wall art and bathroom fittings SUFFOLK PARK Vintage collectables, books, clothing, retro goodies. 9am start, Sat 5th October. 21 Ribbonwood Place.
L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177
WORK EXCHANGE Couple or female(s) wanted for short-term work exchange for food and accom. For more info steve@ huonbrookvalley.com.au
POSITIONS VACANT C A S UA L HOUSEKEEPERS/ CLEANERS wanted for Byron Bay Resort. Ideally should have previously worked in a Resort/Hotel. Roles will start from 1st November. Requirements include work independently and/or part of a team, work to a timeframe, have an eye for detail. Available 9.30am-3pm, Mon-Sunday. ABN required. Email CV to managers@ galkor.com.au
WANTED TO RENT
QUALIFIED BEAUTY THERAPIST for fast-paced high end hair and beauty salon in Brunswick Heads. Must have 3 years min. exp. in all aspects of beauty. michaelashairbeauty@bigpond.com
STUDIO IN SUFFOLK PARK OR BYRON for a mature, quiet, clean, tidy, n/s local lady. Prefer long-term, up to $340p/w. Please call Nikki 0415082258
WANTED Labourer for a few days hard yakka. Own transport. Ocean Shores. 0413721410
GRANNY FLAT/STUDIO For mature age man. Non drinker, drug free. Meditative type. Likes quiet. Pay $250 p/w for long term rental. Phone Ross 0405820211
WAITSTAFF for busy Chinese restaurant at Bangalow. Must be able to work weekends, Friday, Saturday dinner. Experienced & fast. Phone 66872382
FOR LEASE Bangalow 1 Ferguson court, 3 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car $740 pw Clunes 267A James Gibson Road 2 Bed 1 Bath 2 Car $400 pw Newrybar 145 Brooklet Rd 3 Bed, 1 Bath $650 pw
Gardener
Grounds & Maintenance
Seeking a Gardener to join the Grounds Team. Must have gardening & landscaping exp. Please see our website – Work With Us for more information & how to apply. www.crystalcastle.com.au/ workwithus/
team member Seeking a strong, fit, enthusiastic & hard working person to join our Grounds & Maintenance team. Carpentry/Building experience, knowledge of mechanics & machinery preferred. Please see our website - Work With Us for more information and how to apply. www.crystalcastle.com.au/ workwithus/
POOL TECHNICIAN Experience required
OFFICE ADMIN/ BOOKKEEPER
Send email to Rick
ballinapoolshop@gmail.com
National FMCG manufacturer situated in the Byron Shire seeks part-time experienced bookkeeper. Hours flexible.
DELIVER small local phone books. Own vehicle required. Immediate start. Phone 0418994956 or 0419009517
The candidate is to demonstrate a high level of organisation, and ability to take ownership of office function. Experienced bookkeeper with relevant qualifications with experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, stock control, invoicing, wages and proficiency in MYOB. Possess good communication and written skills.
CHEF OR PIZZA MAKER for wedding catering company weekend work. Suit professional, long-term, hands-on. Call 0434516659 or send CV: gourmetwoodfired@gmail.com WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post office box
Please send applications to paul@wallabyfoods.com
Business Trainer and Assessor Exciting opportunity to use your extensive business experience to deliver Certificate IV in Business and Diploma of International Business in Byron Bay. Attractive salary and conditions for suitable candidates who: Hold a minimum Diploma of Business, a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and experience in either marketing an Australian business overseas, or working for an international business in Australia in the field of business and marketing.
Motivated | Knowledgeable | Supportive | Inspiring
Is this you? Ph 0438 859 921
HOUSE SIT HOUSE SITTER/CARETAKER AVAIL: 30 year local, non-smoker, reliable. Single retired tradesman. Refs avail 0401038576
TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333
FENCE POSTS
RESIDENTIAL Brunswick Heads 2 bed 1 bth $480 Ocean Shores 2 bed 1 bth $350 4 bed 2 bth $550 South Golden Beach 1 bed 1 bth $320 2 bed 1 bth $370 3 bed 2 bth $600 4 bed 2 bth $630 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads
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.
Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617
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SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH Modern spacious 1 bdr flat, air conditioned, lockable garage $330p/w + water/elec. 4 weeks bond & refs req. Ph 0414303750 STORAGE SHEDS available for rent Byron Bay Industrial Estate priced from $130.00 per month Contact LJ Hooker Byron Bay 66857300 COORABELL new 1bdr fully-furn cabin, privacy, views to Byron, working person. Pref no kids/pets, $350pw neg. 66847554 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618
LOCAL REMOVAL
& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 Summerland Storage Bangalow From $105 to $290 mth Call GNF Bangalow 66872833 MULLUM new solid stylish 2br granny flat, car port, verandah, 90cm gas oven on beaut. acreage along LB Rd. Avail now for clean, responsible long term tenant. Interest in sharing dog & gardening a bonus $400pw + bills. Refs essential. 66843084 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK Freshly renovated t/house, 3 bdr, 2.5 bth, a/c, security, pool, SLUG, $700p/w Refs req’d. No pets. accom@byron 0421603564 O/SHORES 2BDR UNIT Newly renovated, walk to shops, n/s, no pets. $400 p/w + bills. 0421932219 1 BDR FURNISHED SPACE, water view off garden, suit working quiet female. $250 pw Call between 9-5. 0403713303 TALLOWOOD MULLUM, s/c cabin $275 All Bills Incl. electricity/water/fast NBN Available now. Private Garden, Separate entrance. $275 Call 0407 579 378
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TO LEASE TREATMENT ROOM Central Byron location, $80 per day neg. Avail 1-2 days per week. Please call Kari 0415379757 INDUSTRIAL UNIT 250msq. Brand new tilt slab. Ph 0436489705 OFFICE 70m2 Byron A&I Est. a/c, carpet $400pw+GST. Call Baz 0418327731 OFFICE/CLINIC 20m2 Byron A&I. $730p/m inc A/C but + elec. 0458031981
VOLUNTEERS WANTED GOT TIME IN THE NEXT 4 WEEKS? Join Byron Bay Film Festival’s 2019 Team Make new friends & celebrate creativity www.bbff.com.au/volunteer
BYRON DOG RESCUE (CAWI) OP SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Some of our long term volunteers have moved, so both of our Op shops in Brunswick Heads are looking for people who love animals who would like to work voluntarily in our shops. Even if you can’t commit to a regular shift, being an emergency volunteer would be a great help too. We have two shifts: Mon-Fri 10am–1pm and 1–5pm, and Sat 9am–1pm. Please ring Margaret on 0488 415 444 for more info. You will be most welcome and you will enjoy working in a pleasant environment.
EXPERIENCED MATURE SWIM TEACHER Casual, ongoing 5+ shifts per week. Immediate start for the right person. Established business in Ocean Shores area. Phone Ruth 0448649150 EXCEPTIONAL DRIVERS WANTED. Day & Night shifts available. Apply now careers@gobyron.com.au or 66209213 DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER, MULLUMBIMBY We are looking for a very special person to join our team in assisting a young man who has autism, to develop his skills and participation at home and in the community. We are looking for someone who is kind, flexible and conscientious, and with good boundaries, who can fit in easily in a home/family environment, as well as having initiative to develop and implement meaningful activities and opportunities. You need to be fit and strong to assist our son in doing things he loves, like surfing, cycling and bushwalking. He also loves music. Young-ish men - early to late 30s - being closer to peers, are particularly encouraged to apply. You need to have great character references - qualifications are not important, and to be 100% trustworthy, reliable, and responsible. You need to feel a calling for this kind of work. You can make a huge difference in his - and his family’s life. Living in or close to Mullumbimby is highly valued, as is a strong connection to the area and the community. You need to be settled here, and a driver licence is required. This position is for out of school hours: some early mornings, some days after school during the week, and some weekend work, as well as overnights. Some flexibility is required. During school holidays, you would be working about half the week, as well as going away with the family sometimes during school holidays. To apply, please email ad19minrndan@ gmail.com providing relevant details, and telling us what you think you can bring to the position.
Courses starting soon... Mon 14th Oct
Sat 19th Oct
• Provide First Aid • CPR • Portuguese For Beginners
• Vegan Nut Cheeses and Milk • Weaving Introduction • Photography For Beginners
Limited places - don’t miss out! 02 6684 3374
byroncollege.org.au
RTO: 90013
Due to popular demand we have the following subsidised courses starting soon...
Mon 21st October • Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care • The Art of Juxtaposition
Tue 22nd October • Education & Employment Skills
Wed 23rd October • Bamboo Advanced • Visual Art - Breathing the Land 2 • Introduction to Floristry
Thu 24th October • Backyard Food Production
Fri 25th October • Caring for Water Places
Eligibility criteria apply. Limited places - don’t miss out! byroncollege.org.au 02 6684 3374
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Community at work
POSITIONS VACANT cont
On The Horizon
BOOKKEEPER 6 hrs pw @ $40 ph Based at the MDNC in Mullumbimby. The Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is a dynamic community-based organisation looking for a Bookkeeper with a working knowledge of Xero. Contact Julie Williams at manager@mdnc.org.au or 0414 841 816 for a full information package incl position description.
Applications close Oct 16 at 5pm
DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘On The Horizon’ to editor@echo.net.au.
Friends of Libraries
Try paddling
Friends of Libraries are holding their Annual General Meeting in conjunction with their monthly meeting at Heritage House Bangalow on the 16th October at 10am. An informative morning for FOL members and those who wish to join, support and discover more about fundraising for the local community libraries. Morning tea will be provided plus a guest speaker – the author Jessie Blackadder. Bookings essential byronbayfol@gmail.com.
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Rainbow Dragons Abreast at Lake Ainsworth is hosting a Come & Try Day on Sunday 13 October at 8.30am for breast cancer survivors to have a go at dragon boat paddling.
Middle Earth Garden
Chef All-rounder 5 days, 6am starts, 38hrs Locals only, long term position. Would suit an exp. chef who wants daytime hours, stable work & less stress. Creative input. Involves some FOH. Barista skills ideal. Info: www.pantry29.com.au
LOCAL TYRE SHOP SEEKING FULL-TIME TYRE FITTER. Immediate start. Contact Paul or Michael on 6684 2016
RESERVATIONS / RECEPTIONIST WOLLONGBAR MOTEL Must have high level computer skills. Previous experience a big plus. 23 room motel in the heart of Byron. Taking bookings | Check Ins, Check Outs | Customer Service General Motel Duties. Send resume and intro to: manager@wollongbar.com
WORK WANTED CLEANER Ocean Shores & surrounding areas. Honest, reliable, careful, mature, thorough. Fair rate. Ph 0434680055
Middle Earth in Ewingsdale will be open to the public over this coming long weekend Sat 5 to Mon 7 October; 1-4pm gates will be open each day from 1pm - 4pm. Fundraising for Bangalow Koalas. There will be quality raffles and stalls. Entry by gold coin donation. 40 Avocado Crescent. Ewingsdale.
Byron Beachside Market Enjoy a fabulous day out at the Byron Beachside Market on Saturday September 28 from 8am till 4pm at Dening Park, Byron Beach foreshore. Showcasing 200 local creative artists. See gig gide for entertianment.
All Creatures Come and celebrate All Creatures Great and Small with an hour of reflections, words and music followed by afternoon tea at All Souls’ Anglican church, Ashton Street, Bangalow on Sunday 6 October at 3pm, hosted by the Anglican parishes of Mullumbimby & Bangalow. Guest Speaker – The Little Brothers of Francis from Tabulam. Info 6687 1046.
ONLY ADULTS FRENCH BRUNETTE. Slim and fit. Sensual touch. Ph Cleo 0476768929 BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. Open 7 days 10am till late. In & Out Calls. 66816038. Ladies wanted Find us on Facebook! SEXIEST MASSAGE IN BYRON BAY Truly gorgeous goddess! 0490466413 SOFT HANDS WARM OIL Sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron. 0407264343 sensualmassagebyronbay.com www.tantrabyronbay.com Exquisite tantra massage & tuition for men, women & couples. 0425347477 E X Q U I S I T E Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0438573677
ALL HOME MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS Lic No. 60801C. For a free quote call: Paul 0423852559
Fantasies of a Hot Chick with Her Strap On? Mindblowing Erotic Experience Justine 0407013347
LANDSCAPING, PAVING, STONEWORK Available now. Ph 0407653789
BI JOSH Full service. Handsome, fit, and friendly. 24/7. Byron 0476071109
MUSICAL NOTES GUITAR STRINGS, REPAIRS Brunswick Heads 66851005
TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 0403224842 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au
Adobe Tutoring Experienced Professional Trainer • Photoshop • Indesign • Illustrator contact@thinkblinkdesign.com www.thinkblinkdesign.com
The Return and Earn recycling machine in Mullumbimby will provide you with the option to donate your recycling dollars to the Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary between 26 August and 24 November. After you’ve put your empty bottles and cans into the recycling machine take the option to donate to not-for-profits and select Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary. The Mullum Auxiliary raises funds to support the Byron Central Hospital and purchase of equipment.
SBP 2019 U.Lab Hub Are you are a business owner, organisational leader, community organiser? Do you/your team/your organisation have an intention, a project, or a vision that you would like to realise? Then U.Lab is for you. Come join the Business Pathways U.Lab Host Hub, running over 23 September till 2 December. For more info and to register visit https://sourdough-ulab-hubs. eventbrite.com.au.
Caring for someone with Dementia? We’d love to see you at our NEW monthly Northern Rivers Carers Coffee Club on the second Monday of every month. The first club will meet at 10.30–12noon Monday 14 October. Please call or text Karen on 0412 911 613 or email dementiafriendly@ byronrespite.com.au for the location of our nearby cafe. We intend on situating the meetings close to carers. It’s your club, and we are open to your suggestions. Bring your questions, bring your concerns, let other carers know what works for you, meet new friends and expect to get great support
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SOCIAL ESCORTS CHLOE 20, size 6, DD, sexy tiny & hot. Sophia 22, size 8, D, savvy brunette. Sky 38, size 6, CC, mature, classy. Bree 38, hot, mature, size 6, DD, naughty. Candy 19, size 6, blue eyed blonde. Selina 19, size 6, DD, tall Eurasian. Tatiana 19, tall, slim, size 6, blue eyed brunette. Sapphire 20, size 8, tall, sensual, leggy. Anna 24, size 6 Thai beauty. Shelly 30, busty blonde. Lacey 19, size 10, FF, curvy. Spoil yourself. In & out. 7 days. Ladies always wanted. 66816038 HANDSOME classy Italian young gent for ladies - dinners/full service. 0476071109
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Co-dependents Anon.
Parkinson’s support
Evensong
Australasian Convention ‘I Know a New Freedom’. To be held in Bangalow Sunday 20 October 8.30am until 5pmat Bangalow RSL Hall, Station Street.
The Northern Rivers Parkinson’s Support Group hopes to organise regular meetings where members can socialise, compare notes and generally help each other and their carers affected by Parkinson’s, mainly through companionship and information exchange. Our meeting will be held at Level 1, Crowley Education Building – 154 Cherry Street, Ballina on Friday, 11 October 2019.
Sunday 6th October 5pm at St. Paul’s Spirituality Centre,14 Kingsley Street Byron Bay (200 metres off Johnson Street) Contact: Sue Williams 0412755481
Gem and Lapidary The Byron Gem and Lapidary Club is having an open day on Sunday 6 October 9:30am to 3pm at the club house and work rooms at Tyagarah Airfield, just past Sky Dive Byron. Visitors welcome. Membership available. Member’s handmade jewellery on display. New Facebook @ Byron Gem Club. Info- Ph 6687 1251 or Txt 0427 529 967.
History Society The next meeting of the Richmond Tweed Family History Society will be held on Saturday 5 October at the Players Theatre, Ballina starting at 2pm. The guest presenter will be expert genealogist Helen Smith on ‘Illegitimacy Records in England and Wales’ and ‘Using Blogs to find Cousins’. For further information contact Don Howell 6687 4279.
Byron Garden Club Byron Garden Club meeting is on Saturday 5 October at 12.30pm in the ANZAC Room at Byron Services Club. The Annual General Meeting and afternoon tea will follow. New members are welcome. Enquiries to Jeni on 0439 344 281.
Mullum CWA All financial members of Mullumbimby branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) are invited to attend the annual general meeting on Wednesday, 9 October at 9.30am at the CWA Rooms. The usual monthly meeting will follow. Bring a plate for a light lunch. Join us in helping to improve conditions for country people and lobbying for change. New members are welcome. Info: Jenny 0427 847 282 or email johnandjen6@gmail.com.
Hearing Voices Group Our Hearing Voices Peer Support Group is on 4 October in Mullumbimby. Anyone with present or past experience of voice hearing (or visions) is welcome. Offer your experience, gain support, knowledge and explore meaning in a safe accepting space. Every first Friday of the month. Info call 6687 1111.
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Neighbourhood Centre
Low-cost or free food
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.
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.
Carers’ support
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION LABOURER/ PLANT OP. Jack Ocholoose 0434576922
QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019
Mullum Auxiliary
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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.
Support after suicide StandBy provides support to people who have lost someone to suicide. They provide free face-to-face and telephone support and are accessible 24/7. Follow-up contact is available for up to one year. Find out more at: www. standbysupport.com.au or call 13 11 14. If you, or someone you are with, are in need of immediate support please call an ambulance or police on 000.
End-of-life choices 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.
Rainbow Dragons Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@gmail.com.
Volunteer Hub The Byron Community Centre Volunteer Hub is open weekdays at the Byron Community Centre. If you would like to volunteer in the local area fill out a volunteer application form on our website www.byroncentre.com.au or, contact us by phone 66856807 or email volunteers@byroncentre.com.au
Muslim prayer Friday Muslim prayer. Jumu’ah service held weekly at the Cavanbah Centre at 12:30 pm. Come to the remembrance of Allah.
Purple Heart Day International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is 17 October and Yahweh House is holding a Purple heart Day event – this is about those little soldiers who have fought for life and lost the battle. Many in our community have lost infants, for a variety of reasons, and we hope to reach out and put on a special evening to help bring a little healing to these people. Thursday October 17, 6.30pm (NSW time) at the Jack Evans Harbour Tweed Heads.
Byron Bay Library Author talk by Kim Hodges; Flying in the Sky to Drowning in the Sea – a lived experience of mental illness. Kim Hodges, author of Girl Over the Edge examines depression and the stigma of mental illness.This is a free event, but bookings are required – Call 6685 8540.
BV View Club The next luncheon meeting of Brunswick Valley VIEW Club will be held at Ocean Shores Country Club on Thursday 10 October commencing at 10.30am. The guest speaker will be Annette Holmes, telling us about her trip along the Silk Road. Apologies to Maureen 0408294973 or mlightfoot@ internode.on.net no later than Monday 7 October.
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Mullum hockey team Groms ready for big take premiership city competition
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Diego Vazquez goes at the Celtic’s defense. Story and pics by dogwhistle
The Mullumbimby men’s reserve-grade hockey team have won three grandfinals in five years. Photo supplied Nathan Robinson The Mullumbimby men’s hockey team won the Tweed Border reserve grade grandfinal last month after finishing the season as minor premiers for the fourth time in five years. In warm conditions at Murwillumbah the Mullum Mudcrabs took on Casuarina in the decider. Mullum’s defence held solid but several missed attacking opportunities resulted in the score being locked at 0–0 at 3/4 time. The Mudcrabs through
Simon Johnston were finally able to put one away early in the last quarter, with further goals to Darren Hunter and Jake Swift, taking the game away from Casuarina. Simon Johnston took out best-on-ground and Baden East received the Tweed Border Hockey Association’s award for player of the year. The 3–0 result gave the Mudcrabs their third major premiership in five years after previously winning the title in 2015 and 2016 and further reinforced the teams motto of ‘age is no barrier, training not needed’.
Young surfers (L to R) Mia Baker, Atlas Zoric and Leihani Zoric. Photo Max Perrot Crystal Cylinders Six of our talented local groms are heading down to Sydney’s northern beaches for the 14th annual ‘BL’s Blast Off’. Defending champion in the girls six and under Leilani Zoric from Suffolk Park will be the favourite in her division, while her younger brother Atlas will make his debut at the event in the boys six and under. Lennox Head’s girls Keke Brain (eight and under), Ocea Curtis (10 and under) and Mia Baker (12 and under) will also compete. Suffolk Park’s Will Harris will be challenging the field
in the boys 12 and under division. The event is the biggest of its kind in the world and was created by 1988 world champion Barton Lynch.
Pro Lennox Head’s Mikey McDonagh competed at the Sri Lanka Pro event held at Arugam Bay. McDonagh won his first heat but unfortunately scored a very difficult next round heat and just missed out on advancement. He finished in equal 33rd place overall which has moved him up 30 places on the international WSL QS ratings ladder.
Far North Coast lifesavers win NSW awards Junior six-a-side ready The contributions of four lifesavers from the Far North Coast were recognised at Surf Life Saving NSW’s Awards for Excellence in Sydney in late August. Ben Dickens from Ballina Shire won the Lifeguard of the Year Award for going above and beyond the call of duty as a professional Lifeguard for the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) last season. Ben has been involved in school surf-safety programs and has been a trainer and mentor to the younger lifeguards. Mikala Campbell from the Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC was named Junior Lifesaver of the Year. Mikala has been involved in Surf Life Saving since she joined the U/7s. She received her Surf Rescue Certificate earlier this year and loves competing in team events – particularly at the Country
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Mikala Campbell with her award. Photo supplied Championships. Aidan Yourell is the Evans Head Casino Surf Life Saving Club vice-captain and patrol vice-captain, and was the winner of the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. Aidan completed an extraordinary 200 volunteer patrol hours last season, and actively gives his time to fundraising for the club, and even lends a hand with club maintenance.
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Mixed teams make up the Mullumbimby six-a-side junior comp. Photo supplied The Mullumbimby six-a-side junior soccer competition is open to new players and ready to kick off on Wednesday October 16. ‘This is a fun social mixed boys and girls comp for kids aged 7-13, or there abouts, to keep them fit and engaged with sport over the summer soccer break,’ organiser Yari McGauley said. Last year, over 200
children competed. Teams need six to 10 players. Each side plays three 18-minute games between 5-7.30pm on Wednesdays and the competition runs for eight weeks till December. There is a canteen providing proper meals for adults (curries, rice, pasta) which changes each week. See: http://mullumsoccer. weebly.com
A double granfinal showing was a fitting swan song for Byron Bay Services Club’s retiring premier coach Damon Bell. Despite a gutsy performances from the Rams premier division and reserve teams, they both fell short on grandfinal day in late September. The reserves fought a dogged battle against a tough and experienced Richmond Rovers side. The gruelling end-to-end clash remained scoreless for the full ninety minutes, plus 20 minutes of hard graft in extra time only for the Rams to go down 7–6 in the ensuing penalty shoot out. An outstanding performance from keeper, Marcus Gibbs saw the 16-year-old awarded the Man-of-theMatch trophy. The premier grandfinal was an equally intense encounter between rivals
Byron Rams and South Lismore Celtic. In previous encounters this year it was two wins apiece. The Rams hit the ground running – dominating much of the first-half with plenty of attacking moves but could not crack the Celtic defence. Souths stepped up their attack in the second-half and with 15 minutes remaining and extra-time looming, they broke the deadlock off the back of a free kick to take a 1–0 lead. Minutes later a superb free kick beat the Rams keeper and put Souths two goals in front. A penalty in the dying minutes took the scoreline to 2–1 and sparked an even more intense rally from the Rams, but to no avail. In a great stint with the Rams, coach Bell has collected four premiership and two championship trophies an Anzac Cup, as well as taking the Rams to the regional level of the FFA Cup.
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Tennis winners: Summer Browning, Teddie Clapham, Finn Houghton, Ari Haslam, JacobChampion and Lenny Dowling. Photo supplied Mullumbimby’s junior teams are very strong at the moment, with the local upand-coming players doing well in tournaments around the country. In the local competition finals held in Ballina, Mullumbimby won the premierb division in the closest of battles – a draw at three sets all and 27 games all.
Mullum won the day as they were top of the table in the minor round. Other players at the club are competing in junior ranking tournaments in Rockhampton and Bundaberg. ‘Our juniors are trying to get as much match play as possible and increasing their Australian ranking,’ coach Steve Gort said.
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