The Byron Shire Echo – Issue 34.33 – January 22, 2020

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Mullum water saving challenge update

Congrats on 60 years!

Paul Bibby The construction of the controversial Byron bypass could recommence within days after the federal Environment Department gave the project a conditional green light last week.

Work on the second stage of the bypass was halted in October last year following concerns that the project would have a significant negative impact on a number of endangered species, including the Mitchell’s Rainforest Snail, owing to wetland clearing.

In response to very loud public outcry over this impact, Byron Council referred the project to the Environment Department for consideration under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

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Byron Shire Council has sent a message of thanks to the Mullumbimby community for rising to the challenge of saving water. Currently the town is under level four water restrictions while the rest of Byron Shire is now under level two.

Director infrastructure services Phil Holloway said there has been a marked decrease in water consumption in Mullum in the last week.

Meanwhile Holloway says Council will be turning off beach showers and taps in late January.

He says recent rains, while welcome, have not been enough to make a significant difference to the Wilsons Creek catchment that supplies the town.

For more information about water restrictions in Mullumbimby and in the Byron Shire visit www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Services/ Water-sewer/Water/Water-restrictions – or www.rous.nsw.gov.au.

The Brunswick Woodchop Carnival celebrated 60 years at its annual event last weekend. And while the last day was called off because of rain, this tree feller had an appreciative audience. The event attracts both Australian and international competitors in around 34 events. Photo Jeff ‘Choppy Chops Since 1986’ Dawson

Can psychedelics help traumatised soldiers?

Paul Bibby ‘Hi Steve, I believe you’re here to speak to me about Ayahuasca.’

These were just about the last words Byron local Steve McDonald ever expected to hear from Australia’s Governor General (GG).

But that’s exactly how the GG greeted Mr McDonald late last year when they met at Yarralumla to discuss the use of psychedelics in helping to treat deeply traumatised

Australian soldiers.

The meeting, the fortuitous outcome of a casual comment Mr McDonald made to a former army mate, represents a significant step forward in the push to make psychedelic-assisted treatments available to Australians suffering from mental illnesses.

‘We started talking about how Australia might prepare for the introduction of these [psychedelic] medicines as legal,’ says McDonald,

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a former military commander who experienced severe PTSD and depression after 15 years of service.

‘Then he asked whether I would like an introduction to the head of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA).

‘I said, “yes please”, and he asked me to go and speak to the defence department as well.

‘He was cautious, but I think he was open to the possibilities offered by these treatments.’

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Since the meeting, McDonald has been contacted by the senior pharmacy advisor at DVA and the director of defence health policy at the department of defence.

He is now in the process of organising formal meetings to discuss the benefits offered by the use of MDMA, mushroom-derived psilocybin and Ayahuasca in the treatment of various conditions including PTSD, complex trauma, depression and anxiety.

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It is significant recognition for the psychedelic medicine movement in Australia, the heart of which lies in the Byron Shire.

Kept on the outer For years, these forms of treatment have been kept on the outer by mainstream medical authorities, forcing them underground.

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A shift in consciousness can save the earth from the crisis we are facing.

That was the core message from famous cellular biologist Dr Bruce Lipton, who spoke at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall on Thursday night.

Close to 500 people crammed into the hall and its surrounds to see Dr Litpon speak as part of a gathering, which was organised by UPLIFT. The event’s organisers posed the question ‘What are the fires telling us?’.

Dr Lipton told the audience that our consciousness is manifesting the world we are living in.

‘We are told that human behaviour is precipitating an extinction,’ Dr Lipton said.

‘Our consciousness is creating this.’

He said that the answer was to change our consciousness, ‘Both who we are

Mullumbimby Civic Hall on Thursday night. Photo supplied and what we are.

‘You can sit right here in this room and open up your heart and send it out. Prayer works.

‘This is how powerful this is at this time.

‘With waves of collective consciousness you can return the earth to the beautiful garden it was always intended to be’.

Funds raised Organisers say the event raised $12,000 for wildlife rescue organisation WIRES. A panel discussion featured Ganga Mira, Prince EA, Holley Somerville-Knot, Zenith Virago, Jarmbi, and Jean Renouf.

Later in the evening, musicians Deva Premal and

Miten lead a chanting and song session, with hundreds singing and swaying along.

The pair also announced that they would be donating all proceeds from their upcoming Australian tour to Fire Relief.

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the Nixon administration effectively strangled the movement by criminalising psychedelic substances.

It took decades, but the treatments gradually reemerged from the wilderness and have received a growing level of respect and research funding in a number of countries in the past 10 years.

This culminated in the US Federal Drug Administration endorsing psilocybin as a ‘breakthrough therapy’ for severe depression six weeks ago.

There are multiple psychedelic treatments being trialed for a range of different mental health conditions, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety across the world.

Psychedelics explained They typically combine psychotherapy sessions with a small number of medicinal doses of a psychedelic substance, but there are many other processes being practiced, many with a strong spiritual component stemming from the use of psychedelics in ancient shamanic healing rituals.

A number of these processes are quietly being practiced in the Byron Shire, which is at the heart of psychedelic healing in Australia.

Former military commander Steve McDonald. Photo supplied

In terms of legal uses, Australia’s first authorised psilocybin trial is currently taking place in St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne.

It involves the use of the substance to help treat chronically ill patients who are suffering end-of-life depression and anxiety.

One of the groups cofunding this trial is Mind Medicine Australia (MMA), an organisation whose ultimate goal is to have psychedelic medicines registered by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration.

‘The mental health system in this country is broken, and the consequences for our community are devastating,’ the organisation’s codirector Tania de Jong says.

‘We get heart-breaking emails and phone calls every day from people who’ve tried everything and are

desperate to try psychedelicassisted treatments.

‘The laws we currently have here force people to go overseas, or to approach underground practitioners.

‘Not to take away from the many amazing therapists operating in that space, but it’s much harder to monitor the quality of treatment underground.’

ƐĕưĕȜƆ ƆƐşſƷȞ It was the desire to access underground psychedelicassisted treatment for PTSD and depression that brought McDonald to the Byron Shire.

‘I’d basically tried everything,’ he says. ‘Antidepressants, group therapy, one-to-one therapy, but it really wasn’t working. In 2006 I had the opportunity to drink Ayahuasca.

‘I found that it cleared up my depression really quickly.

As a result, I looked for more opportunities to drink Ayahuasca, and over time the depression just completely disappeared.’

Some years later, with the help of MDMA-assisted therapy, he also successfully treated his PTSD. In a strange twist of fate, one of the experiences most responsible for McDonald’s trauma also brought him to the Governor General’s door.

‘I served in Somalia during the civil war as a company commander,’ he says. ‘[Governor-General] David Hurley was the commander of the first infantry battalion, so I was directly answerable to him. Last year, I was promoting a documentary about two American army veterans and an old army colleague saw the promo on Facebook and sent me a message.

‘We were chatting on messenger and I sent him an off-hand message saying I’d love to speak to David Hurley. A week or so later, Steve’s army mate passed a message on from the Governor General. “Tell Steve to come and see me next week,” it read’.

In a statement to The Echo, the office of the Governor-General confirmed the meeting with Mr McDonald, and that they had served together in Somalia.

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The team led by Professor Ed Burton claim naturally occurring metal chromium 3 can be converted by extreme bushfire heat into the highly toxic and cancerous chromium 6.

Their research suggests bushfire temperatures of up to 1,000 degrees can endanger human health long after the flames have gone out.

Professor Burton says, ‘We’ve seen bushfires create conditions in the surface soil that transform the safe, naturally occurring chromium-3 into the toxic, cancer-causing chromium-6.’

‘Chromium-6 can cause lung cancer and leach into waterways.’

Frontline firefighters are immediately at risk, he says, but the contamination of water within catchment areas posed a wider threat.

The Echo sought comment

SCU Professor Ed Burton on whether the government were going to take immediate action to investigate these claims independently.

NSW Police and Emergency Services minister David Elliott (Liberal) was asked if he was ‘confident that there will be no increase of cancer rates in firefighters in coming months/years. What research or preparations have been made in this area?’

There was no reply by deadline.

Yet a SafeWork NSW spokesperson replied, ‘SafeWork NSW will work with NSW Fire and Rescue and NSW Rural Fire Service to ensure they are aware of this latest research and review their risk management

procedures accordingly.’

They told The Echo, ‘Work Health and Safety legislation places the onus on a PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) to take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure the health and safety of their workers, this includes staying abreast of the latest research in relation to hazardous substances’.

ĶƆŊ Īşſ Ǖ ſĕǕ īIJƐĕſƆ Professor Burton adds, ‘We know that firefighters have higher incidences of chromium in their urine and are more susceptible to cancer than other groups.

‘This research is trying to predict with greater accuracy the potential harm of this carcinogenic toxin and to mitigate the risk to human health. The role of high temperatures in potential chemical contamination has been underplayed, so it’s also important to learn which soils are most prone to contamination, and for how long’.

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About 12.45pm, police allege a 51-year-old woman was sitting in the passenger seat at a supermarket carpark in Jonson Street when a man entered the driver’s seat.

He ordered the woman out of the vehicle before driving away. Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District were notified and commenced an investigation.

The vehicle was spotted driving on Coast Road at Skennars Head and a police pursuit was initiated.

The car was stopped near the M1 motorway before the driver, a 34-year-old man, was arrested and taken to Byron Bay police station.

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Bypass likely to proceed after conditions met

Mullumbimby’s water supply under review

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Does Mullumbimby need a new water supply?

For most of the town’s history, locals have been able to rely on a plentiful supply of quality drinking water from the Laverty’s Gap weir in Wilsons Creek.

But the weir’s small size means that the town relies on regular rainfall events for consistent water supply.

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prohibited action under the act, provided it met specific conditions.

This paves the way for the project to recommence, most likely to completion.

‘Owing to the small scale of clearing and the mitigation measures proposed, significant impacts to the ecological community and species are considered unlikely,’ a departmental officer said in a letter to locals who had made

submissions in relation to the referral.

Most of the conditions set out by the Department were already part of council’s plans for the project.

Fauna underpass This includes the construction of a dedicated fauna underpass at the southern end of the bypass, and the installation of fauna exclusion fencing around the edges of the project.

Council must also undertake the project without the use of herbicides, and undertake all land clearing in accordance with the Mitchell’s Rainforest Snail Habitat Clearing Protocols it obtained in October.

The $24m bypass will run south from the Shirley Street roundabout at the entrance to the town centre and run parallel to the railway line until it joins Jonson Street at the southern edge of town.

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can no longer expect such regular rains, but instead hotter, drier conditions punctuated by relatively short, sharp rain events.

As a result, Laverty’s Gap weir is likely to be consistently under pressure, requiring water restrictions to be in place for much of the year.

Is it time to find an alternative or to consider other measures such as permanent water restrictions?

In a statement to The Echo, Byron Council said its staff were currently reviewing future water use demand for Mullumbimby’s water supply from Laverty’s Gap weir based on current population growth predictions.

This would ‘inform future planning which included consideration of drought management/climate change’.

Nevertheless, Council said there were ‘currently no plans for investigating a

further water supply beyond the emergency connection Council already has with Rous County Council.

‘Residents and businesses do need to be aware that water security is an ongoing issue and wasting water should be a concern every day of the week, regardless of whether there is rain or not,’ Council staff said.

Wastewater reuse Associate Professor Peter Coombes from Southern Cross University told The Echo last week the town needed to consistently apply a mix of measures to ensure its water use was sustainable. He believes Australia, including Mullumbimby, could be reusing far more wastewater and storm water than it does currently.

‘You need to look more closely at things like capturing run-off from roofs,’ Associate Professor Coombes said.

Australia/Survival Day events For many, Australia Day is the anniversary of the arrival of the first fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, NSW on January 26, 1788.

Yet for First Nations people, it is their day to celebrate Indigenous culture and its resilience in the face of systematic colonial genocide.

In Byron Shire, events will be held in the following locations:

Survival Day A gathering for Survival Day – organised by Sisters for Reconciliation – will be held at Apex Park, Byron Bay from 11am and run until 2.30pm.

Byron Bay Rotary Club of Byron Bay will hold a breakfast in the park, located near the Surf Club from 7.30am until 11am.

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The Mullum Rotary Club will be holding a breakfast at the Housie Tent, Banner Park, Brunswick Heads from 7am till 10am.

The Ocean Shores Community Organisation are holding a family barbecue with games at the Ocean Shores Public School from 3pm till 6pm.

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Farewell Andrew Constable 1969 – 2020

By Andrew’s family Always ready with a welcome smile Andrew ‘Poondi’ Constable was an integral part of the Mullumbimby community throughout his life.

Andrew grew up playing Rugby League as a junior giant and went on to play for his beloved Mullumbimby Giants.

While he formed many friendships in the game, the ‘Best Looking’ prop was always a hot topic of contention. A short time at university saw Andrew selected as part of the Australian Universities Rugby League touring team to England.

Andrew was quick to set his heart on his life partner Roxy, and together they created a wonderful life.

As a young couple they headed to Sydney where Andrew put the skills he’d developed managing the Chincogan Tavern (now the Courthouse), where some colourful and fun filled nights were had, to good use, and he managed a number of pubs and bars in Kings Cross, Maroubra and the Legions Club in Coogee.

It was in Sydney that Andrew and Roxy had their two sons, Jackson and Isaac, and it was their desire to bring their sons up in Byron Shire that brought them home.

style and confidence, working and living in this community. Somewhere along his life journey, the nickname ‘Poondi’ became widely used.

Motor neurone disease

Andrew ‘Poondi’ Constable Returning to manage the Mullum Leagues Club, Andrew was also able to introduce his sons to the greatest game of all, carrying on a family tradition.

Throughout their life here in Mullumbimby, Andrew and Roxy became familiar faces in the community. Andrew working at the Mullum Ex-Services Club and Bowling Club and Roxy as a skilled educator.

Andrew’s genial nature and sense of humour was served with every drink, meal, pokie and raffle win.

Friday night raffles at the Mullum ExServices Club demonstrated Andrew’s

Andrew was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), and as his condition became more evident, he was cared for by his loving wife and sons.

His circle of friends also rallied to his support him. His family shared the journey of his brave fight against this most horrible disease.

Andrew is fondly remembered by many. His respectful attitude to everyone, his care and support of others was felt by many in our community.

To the end of this life, Andrew retained his sense of humour and dignity that has touched so many.

Andrew gave his living consent to donate his organs to offer the chance to extend life to others, there is no greater service he could have given.

This act cuts through our grief as we remember the beautiful human that was Andrew Keith Constable.

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Two citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day Byron Shire Council say they are holding two citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day, with more than 60 people wanting to become Australian citizens on January 26.

Director corporate and community services Vanessa Adams said the response from people wanting to become Australian citizens

has been extraordinary.

‘We normally have large numbers of people coming to Byron Shire Council wanting to become citizens, and this year we are holding two ceremonies, because we can only cater for 30 people at a time in our Council Chambers,’ Ms Adams said.

‘They are joyous and

emotional occasions filled with family and friends and we even have people on a waiting list this year,’ she said.

Council Chambers The citizenship ceremonies will be held at the Mullumbimby Council Chambers on January 26, starting at 9am and 11.30am.

Level 2 water restrictions come into effect from 20 January 2020 for the following council areas: Ballina (including Wardell and Meerschaum Vale), Byron (excluding Mullumbimby), Lismore (excluding Nimbin), and Richmond Valley (excluding Casino).

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The local Greens state member for Ballina wants mainstream society to give conservatives on climate change another chance.

Ms Smith made the call on Bay FM’s Community Newsroom last week and says she has lost interest in fighting.

Instead, she suggests the path of least resistance: let them ‘save face’ ‘I think we’ve gotten ourselves into such a pickle over wedging,’ Ms Smith told Bay FM listeners, ‘it’s all attack and different positions’.

The Greens politician says we all need to allow the prime minister to do a ‘graceful about-turn’.

‘A graceful U-turn, for me, is where we let the Liberals and Nationals change the path they are on and we don’t attack them for doing it,’ she said.

‘So I’m refraining from the huge “I told you so” and all that sort of stuff, I loathe seeing anyone do that. We’ve got to do everything we can so that they can save face, because who cares who’s right? We just have to do this,’ she said, referring to

The Greens state member for Ballina, Tamara Smith. a move to a lower carbonemitting economy.

The member for Ballina says policies for bridging the transition will be her main priority in parliament this year.

Hope through the smoke But with state politicians arguing just as furiously as their federal counterparts over whether or not to even mention climate change – try comparing commentary from the NSW environment minister to that of the transport minister or deputy premier, for example – it’s hard to see a light of hope though all the bushfire smoke.

Ms Smith reminded

listeners, The Greens NSW tried introducing a climate emergency in the last sitting week of parliament for 2019.

The party had the support of Labor but progressives in the lower house are outnumbered by conservatives and lost the vote.

Ms Smith says environment minister Matt Kean ‘stood up and trashed’ the initiative ‘because of politics’.

Yet by Christmas, Mr Kean had started singing a different tune to the media, telling reporters the bushfires were related to climate change.

‘It’s a vicious cycle and it’s really hard to break out of,’ said Ms Smith.

The Greens member says years of government inaction on climate change have created both ‘a mess and an opportunity’.

‘The chief commissioner of the RFS has come out and said the issue is not anything to do with environmental laws, it’s to do with our summer turning into nine months-long,’ Ms Smith said of the state’s ongoing bushfire crisis.

‘There simply isn’t a gap to do the hazard reduction burning, so we’ve got a lot of mess to do with mitigation

now and of course we’ve got this huge opportunity to become a low-carbon economy and a superpower in renewable energy’.

Urgent return to parliament Last week, the Greens put out a media release calling for an urgent return to parliament to fast-track recovery funds for NSW bushfire survivors.

The party wanted each NSW household lost owing to fire to be eligible for a one-off, non-means-tested payment of $10,000.

The government has instead promised a billion dollars of funding for recovery to complement money promised to the state as part of a $2 billion federal fund.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the money will be used for infrastructure, but details are yet to emerge.

The Greens say they have support in the upper house for an early return to parliament and immediate cash payments to bushfire survivors.

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And the R4 Emergency Bushfire Recovery Tree Planting campaign plans to make a quick start on just that.

Heading the project is Kelvin Davies, who has around 30 years experience in saving rainforests and wildlife.

Davies founded the Rainforest 4 Foundation in 2018 with the aim of purchasing land, creating new protected areas, stopping and reversing the impacts of development, and restoring rainforest ecosystems damaged in the past.

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which includes managing volunteers, and then the maintenance of the trees for three years to ensure they all survive.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Davies says R4 are also partnering with another Mullumbimby outfit, Reforest Now. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Reforest Now have a small team of paid staff.

They do hard physical work and support the many volunteers that are involved with community tree

planting events.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Davies said the ground doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need any time to recover. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We can get planting right away. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already started and can scale up if we get the necessary support.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; So far, $111,340 has been raised by Reforest Now and Rainforest 4 Foundation.

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International guests from France include philosophy professor Thierry Hoquet, performer Olivia Rosenthal and DJ Fabrice de Rotrou. Joining the line-up are local filmmaker Damon Gameau, Bundjalung artist Bronwyn Bancroft and performer Kate McDowell as MC. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this incredible evening of ideas and creativity!

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¨IJĕëƐſĕ ĈşŔżëŕƷ ƱĕōĈşŔĕƆ mP' ƐĕëĈIJĕſ ëƆ ĎĶſĕĈƐşſ The Mullumbimby Drill Hall Theatre Company is thrilled to announce actor/director and long-time NIDA teacher Liz Chance as their new artistic director.

Liz is well placed to take hold of the theatre’s creative reins, and comes with 30 years’ experience as an actor, and more than a decade teaching stage and screen luminaries, such as Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett, Sam Worthington and Jeremy Simms.

According to Liz, audiences can expect an exciting program of contemporary Australian theatre, and aspiring actors can take part in introductory theatre workshops under her tutelage, starting in February at The Drill Hall.

mĕƱ ƖƆƆĶĕ ƱşſŊ She says, ‘Our program will shine a spotlight firmly on new Australian work’.

‘We have remarkable writers in this country, and it’s vital we tell Australian stories in all their richness and diversity.

‘I’m still passionate about teaching, and after raising my family here, I know that

ƖƆIJǕ ſĕ Ɋ ƖżĎëƐĕ Fifty holiday lets in Brunswick Heads have now donated their space and registration is underway for those impacted by the recent fires, says holiday accommodation co-ordinator Sam Pedlow.

The aim of Bushfire R&R, he says, is to provide people severely impacted by the November fires in northern NSW with holiday packages in Brunswick Heads for the month of February 2020.

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Liz Chance is the new artistic director of the Mullumbimby Drill Hall Theatre Company.

She is pictured with actors Greg Aitken and Lucinda Naughton in the background.

Photo Jeff Dawson regional students can miss out on the kind of training that kids in metropolitan areas have access to. So I’m also excited to be teaching again this year,’ Liz said.

The nine week foundation course is an introduction to acting techniques and includes lessons in movement, voice and improvisation. Classes are designed for

two age groups, including 17 to 25 year olds, and actors in their early 30s to mid 40s.

‘We’ll be covering some of the basic techniques required in the craft of acting.

‘We’ll learn how to approach a script, and how to develop characters through exercises, improvisation and games,’ she said.

The course takes place over nine consecutive Sunday’s, commencing February 16 until April 5, from 9am till 1.30pm at the hall. Places are limited – interviews take place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February.

Call 0418 500 478 or email liz_chance@yahoo.com.au to schedule an interview, or for more information.

Pedlow says the small organising group has been overwhelmed by the response, and local businesses and community groups have been incredibly generous.

‘The Salvation Army has so far sourced 27 recipient groups. The Bushfire R&R guests include single people, couples and families with children from Rappville, Wyan, Whiporie, Nana Glen and Casino. Discussions are being held with Beechmont groups’.

Welcome package coordinator Valerie Hardy said, ‘People have happily been

giving from their hard earned savings, such as the couple from Victoria who posted a cheque via the Brunswick Heads Post Office.

‘Their heartfelt letter said, “Your scheme looks like it can be delivered… please use this money wisely; it’s hard to come by at our age, but this is gratefully offered to you for your wonderful fund”.

‘Another local resident arrived at the Visitor Information Centre to donate $400 in cash which she had raised by collecting cans.’

Co-ordinator Kim Rosen said, ‘People are encouraged to contact the Salvation Army as spaces are still available.

Please speak to Divy Rathore, the administrator of disaster enquiries on 02 9466 3565’.

Organisers also want to let other communities know that Bushfire R&R events could be established by them.

Kim Rosen and Valerie Hardy say they are happy to share their template, which covers all aspects of the operation.

Their emails are kimsrosen@gmail.com and ahardyvalerie@gmail.com.

MULLUM FLiCKERFEST – 29th INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL & BYRON ALL SHORTS – Northern Rivers Short Film Competition ‘Flickerfest – Electrifying Short Films!’

MULLUM CIVIC HALL | 30, 31 JAN & 1 FEB Flickerfest returns to the Northern Rivers from 30 Jan to 1 Feb, for it’s 23rd year screening a smorgasbord of the best short films from the Byron Region, Australia and the World, across one cinema-packed short film weekend at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall.

We will also be presenting the Best of Northern Rivers Shorts in the Byron All Shorts Competition showcasing a wonderful new collection of 12 creative shorts from our very talented local filmmakers on a range of themes

PROGRAMME 2020: THURSDAY 30TH JANUARY 7pm – Opening Night Party 8pm – Best Of International Shorts Following the fully catered Opening Party, Flickerfest is thrilled to present its Best Of International Shorts programme, a selection of film gems from our Academy® Accredited and BAFTA recognised competition in Bondi. Highlights include: Moving and intimate French animation Memorable recently nominated for the upcoming Academy® Awards, delightful German film The Jackpot where thanks to his best friend Albert the chicken finds himself involved in a fateful game of chance that leads him to his true love, and the world premiere of the thought provoking and soulful Re-Entry from the Netherlands.

FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY 8pm – Best Of Australian Shorts Flickerfest is thrilled to celebrate a diverse range of stories from across Australia that celebrate our unique identity and culture with our Best Of Australian Shorts programme, selected from seven programmes in our Academy® Qualifying Australian competition in Bondi. Highlights include: the delightful multicultural comedy Chicken awarded Best Direction at Flickerfest Bondi, the thoughtful and deeply human drama A Day In Your Life, and the clever and unique animation Rebooted, ‘Its not easy for a movie star to age especially when you are a stop motion animated skeleton monster.’

SATURDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 4pm – Byron All Shorts Also returning is Byron All Shorts, for the 15th year presenting the Best Of Northern Rivers Shorts; encouraging

Programme Times & Prices: Thurs 30th Jan: 7pm fully catered opening-party | 8pm Best Of International Shorts, $25/22 Fri 31st Jan: 7pm doors open | 8pm Best Of Australian Shorts, $16/14 Sat 1st Feb: 3pm doors open | 4pm Byron All Shorts finalist screening $14/$12 | 8pm Shorts Laughs Comedy, $16/14 Season Pass: $55/$45 All sessions approx 110 mins (Classification: under 15yrs must be w/Adult)

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audiences to experience the many amazing films and local stories that are produced in the region each year.

Twelve incredible local short films will screen across this 106-minute programme.

8pm – Short Laughs Comedy Enjoy an evening of clever comedy and laugh your way through a selection of off-kilter funny shorts from Australia and across the world with the Short Laughs Comedy programme.

Highlights include: The absurdist and hilarious Korean animation Division Series starring Donald Trump, Kim Jong-Un and other world leaders battling it out over a bucket of fried chicken, It’s Christmas starring acting legend Garry Sweet in an Australian family Christmas that goes completely awry, and multi awarded comedy A Family Affair from the UK – ‘When Annabelle wakes up in a stranger’s bedroom on her 30th birthday, she thinks her day can’t get any worse.

But then Bernard walks in.’

Mullum Flickerfest & Byron All Shorts is a fundraiser for iQ Inc.

Flickerfest Cafe opens 1 hour before sessions serving delicious treats and drinks.

Info: www.iQ.org.au (tickets will be avail online & at the door).

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Invasion Day as a celebration Storylines ĶƆ ƐIJĕ Ǖ ſƆƐ şĪ ë ƆĕſĶĕƆ şĪ ŔşŕƐIJōƷ ëſƐĶĈōĕƆ ćƷ PŕĎĶīĕŕşƖƆ ƱſĶƐĕſƆȂ DƖōōȞưĕſƆĶşŕƆ şĪ ëſƐĶĈōĕƆ Ĉëŕ ćĕ ĪşƖŕĎ ëƐ ƱƱƱȂĕĈIJşȂŕĕƐȂëƖȈƆƐşſƷōĶŕĕƆ Belle Arnold This January 2020 Australia is burning. For many Australians, this is the most collectively terrifying moment in our nations’ history.

For Indigenous Australians, it is devastating beyond belief as we watch the land – our mother – burn, along with thousands of years of our cultural heritage.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is considered the oldest continuing culture on the planet. Artefacts identifying the existence of Aboriginal culture have been dated to as far back as 75,000 years.

The colonisation of Australia and its mandated policies and acts of genocide have deliberately disturbed and damaged the practices of Aboriginal cultures in the most devastating way.

Yet, culture is something we are rich in. It includes our laws, our respect for our Elders and our stories and songs of the creation of the land.

Our languages in which these stories are told, are steeped in the landscape around us, our customs and our beliefs.

Cultural heritage is all around us; sites, objects, and places hold thousands of years of stories and practices.

There are complex rules around how and with whom cultural heritage is shared.

As Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, we have an obligation to learn and respect our laws, while we also have to learn the laws and ways of the colonists.

We have to learn twice as much, and contribute to two societies, while having access to less than half the resources of the average Australian.

January is always a difficult start to the year for

Photo from a past NAIDOC celebration by Jeff Dawson Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with the wind-down from Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It turns quickly to the national focus on Australia Day on 26 January – the day commemorating the establishment of the first British settlement at Port Jackson in 1788.

In recent years, debates about whether to change the date of this national public holiday have polarised the nation.

PŕưëƆĶşŕ ëŕĎ īĕŕşĈĶĎĕ Activists have pushed the discourse of invasion and genocide and the inappropriateness of celebrating the invasion of Australia as a national holiday.

Many community leaders and local governments have heard the call to change the date of Australia Day. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives must be included in plans and discussions for Australia Day celebrations – without the reactionary and racist guilt and anger responses from non-Indigenous Australians, which then flood the mainstream media and social media platforms.

Mainstream Australians must strive to understand

Climate Assembly trip Feb 1 With the People’s Climate Assembly coinciding with the opening of Australian Parliament for 2020, Extinction Rebellion Northern Rivers (XRNR) is organising two buses to travel to Canberra to take part.

Organisers say it will be an ‘historical event and opportunity to demand the Australian government wake up to the crisis all around us and declare a climate emergency!’

XRNR intend to leave from Lismore on Saturday February 1 at 4pm and return Thursday February 6 at 10am. The cost will be between $100 and $150.

Carpooling is also encouraged. ‘Please sort your own accomodation, there will be camp out and billeting options available.’

For more info call Naomi on 0423 927 415 or visit the XRNR Facebook page.

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what 26 January represents to us: invasion, dispossession, dehumanisation, aggressive assimilation and stolen generations. It has meant the forced removal of our babies and children, the outlawing of the use of our own languages and outlawing the practices of our own cultures.

It has meant deaths in custody, intergenerational poverty – and all that goes with it – and enduring generations of racism within our own country.

Moving forward, together, Indigenous voices need to be a meaningful, not tokenistic, part of Australia Day celebrations. We need to represent our own relationship with this day in our nation’s history. For us, it will never be a day of celebration – except to celebrate that we have survived and brought our culture forward with us.

This discussion didn’t start yesterday. Our Elders have worked and fought for every right that we have, and for many that we have not yet realised.

On 26 January in 1938, the first ‘Day of Mourning’ was held to mark 150 years since colonisation. Over a thousand protesters marched in Sydney and attended a congress organised by the Aboriginal Advancement

League, founded by William Cooper. It was one of the major civil rights movements in the world, known as Aborigines Day. It was held annually on the Sunday before Australia Day until 1955. In 1955, it became a day not only to protest dispossession and racism, but also to celebrate Aboriginal cultures, and was held on the first Sunday in July.

We have been calling for our own public holiday in recognition of the Indigenous Peoples of Australia – yet successive governments have ignored our calls.

Do not give us Invasion Day as our national day of celebration, as it is steeped in the blood of our ancestors, in the policies and the acts of genocide.

On this day, we mourn our collective losses and show our defiance through our very survival. We need a day where we can celebrate the joy in our love of country, law, families and culture.

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Join us for Survival Day, Jan 26 A Survival Day event is being held in Byron Bay at Apex Park on January 26 from 11am till 2.30pm.

It will be hosted by the local reconciliation groups aligned with Arakwal and other Aboriginal residents.

This event is pulled together with very limited funding from Byron Shire Council and unlimited commitment from community members.

Come along and support this event, engage with the people doing this important work in our community.

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Surf Club grant to improve amenities The Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club will receive a $10,000 boost in federal funding, according to federal Labor MP Justine Elliot.

The grant has been delivered under the Stronger Communities grant program.

Ms Elliot says the funding will go towards the refurbishment of the Surf Club’s amenities block.

‘The amenities block is widely used by club members, community groups, sporting

groups, schools and the wider community,’ she said.

‘The Byron Bay Surf Club provides a vital service for our community and for the more than two million visitors to Byron Bay each year.

Over 800 members ‘The club has a membership of more than 800 people. We’re so fortunate to have such active, committed and diverse community groups across our region.’

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Byron Shire Council is the consent authority for this Development Application for Designated Development.

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Exhibition / Submissions close – 10 February 2020 (4pm)

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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.

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BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL MYOCUM SOLAR FARM DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR TENDER NO: 2019-0179 Byron Shire Council (Council) invites tenders to an Expressions of Interest for a contract to provide the development of a utility-scale solar farm at Dingo Lane, Myocum. The EOI being sought consists of a design and construct and the operation and maintenance of a utility-scale PV facility, scaled up to 5MWac. Details of the proposed contract and the assessment criteria requirements are set out in the Request for Tender documentation referred to below.

Request for Tender documents may be obtained by contacting Tenderlink at www.tenderlink.com/byron. If you experience difficulties accessing the website, please call the Tenderlink helpdesk on 1800 233 533.

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Applicant Property Description (Amended)

10.2019.630.1 Kaisa PR2540, Pty Ltd PR2550

Please note: The canvassing of Councillors or Council staff in relation to this tender will disqualify tenders from the tender process.

PANEL MEMBERSHIP HERITAGE ADVISORY PANEL REQUESTING COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP

All applications for nomination must be submitted on an approved nomination form.

Nomination forms and the Committee’s Constitution are available on Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Public-Notice or contact Council to make alternate arrangements for acquiring a nomination form.

Nominations close: 5 February 2020 Enquiries: Noreen Scott 02 6626 7062, council@byron.nsw.gov.au

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10.2019.643.1, Newton PR2560 Denny Chapelle

Demolition of Existing Dwelling House and Construction of Dual Occupancy (Attached) and Two (2) Swimming Pools

11 Brownell Drive BYRON BAY NSW 2481 (Lot 6 DP 251131)

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.

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.

Please quote the abovementioned development application number and parcel number(s) when making a submission. The submission must be received by 4.00pm on the final day of the submission period.

Please quote the abovementioned development application number and parcel number(s) 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.

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.

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 http://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.

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: Jordan Vickers 02 6626 7313

Enquiries: Rebecca Mercer 02 6626 7215, rmercer@byron.nsw.gov.au

AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS 2020 EVERYONE, EVERY STORY: HOW WILL YOU CELEBRATE? Australia Day gives us an opportunity to come together in the spirit of friendship and harmony, celebrating the unique, inclusive and diverse culture that makes us Australian.

Australia Day means different things to different people – and that’s part of the rich fabric of the day. To get involved, come down and take part in our special celebrations.

For more information, visit www.byron.nsw.gov.au. To find out more about Australia Day, please visit www.australiaday.com.au

Council is currently calling for nominations for community members to sit on the Heritage Advisory Panel.

The Heritage Advisory Panel’s purpose is to advise Council on how best to conserve, promote and manage Byron Shire’s heritage for future generations.

Proposal

The abovementioned development application has been lodged with Byron Shire Council. The proposed development is designated development. The development application and the documents accompanying the application including the Environmental Impact Statement are to be exhibited from 10 January 2020 to 8 February 2020 (submission period) 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 • online using Council’s application tracking website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/datracker and clicking on Applications on Exhibition under the Applications menu, 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

A non-mandatory tender briefing/site inspection will be held at 2.00pm on Tuesday 29 January 2020 at 1 Dingo Lane.

Council invites any person willing to fulfil the requirements of the proposed contract to submit a tender to Council by the deadline specified in this advertisement and in accordance with the Tender Documents referred to above.

Demolition of Two (2) Dwelling Houses and Construction of Dual Occupancy

DA/Parcel No. Applicant Property Description

The abovementioned development application has been lodged with Byron Shire Council. The proposed development is designated development. The development application and the documents accompanying the application including the Environmental Impact Statement are to be exhibited from 9 January 2020 to 7 February 2020 (submission period) 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 • online using Council’s application tracking website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/datracker and clicking on Applications on Exhibition under the Applications menu, 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

For further details please contact Andrew Swan at aswan@byron.nsw.gov.au.

Tenders close: 2.00pm on Thursday 13th February 2020

7 Brownell Drive Byron Bay (Lot 4 DP 112343) 9 Brownell Drive Byron Bay (Lot 5 DP 112343)

Proposal

SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2020 Australia Day Awards Time: Where:

5.30–7.30pm Cavanbah Centre, 249 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay Cost: $15 per ticket – contact Byron Shire Council Australia Day Ambassador, Australia Day address, Community Awards

SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 2020 Brunswick Heads Breakfast in the Park – 32nd year Time: 7.00–10.00am Where: Housie Tent, Banner Park, Brunswick Heads BBQ breakfast $5, music and singalongs Thanks to the combined services of Brunswick Valley Rotary, Quota, Lions and Brunswick Surf Lifesaving Club.

Byron Bay Breakfast in the Park Time: 7.00–10.00am Where: Near Byron Bay Surf Club, Main Beach, Byron Bay BBQ breakfast, live entertainment.

Thanks to Rotary Club of Byron Bay. Survival Day Time: 11.00am-2.30pm Where: Apex Park, Byron Bay Celebrating cultural survival through dance, music, song, story, art and weaving.

Thanks to The Sisters for Reconciliation, Cavanbah Reconciliation Group and Bunyarra Culture Collective.

Australia Day Paddle Time: 11.00am with registrations from 8.00am Where: Wategos to Main Beach, Byron Bay Entry fee applies. Presentation after the paddle.

Thanks to Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club

Mullumbimby Citizenship Ceremony Time: 9.00–10.00am & 11.30am–12.30pm – Invitation only Where: Council Chambers, 70 Station Street, Mullumbimby Welcoming and celebrating our newest Australian citizens

Ocean Shores Aussie BBQ Time: 3.00-6.00pm Where: Ocean Shores Public School, Shara Boulevarde, Ocean Shores Free sausage sizzle, giant lamington, Aussie singalong and Mullet Throwing championship with prizes for all age categories including preschool.

Thanks to Ocean Shores Community Association

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Byron Shire Council Notices 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 29 JANUARY 2020 10.2019.664.1 – Bangalow, 1B Ballina Road (Lot 13 DP 1238961) Harmony Early Learning Journey Bangalow, Child Care Centre

EXHIBITION CLOSES 6 FEBRUARY 2020 10.2018.305.2 – Mullumbimby, 77 Tuckeroo Avenue (Lot 162 DP 1251169) Bayview Land Development Pty Ltd, S4.55 to Modify Subdivision Layout, Include Underground Drainage Pit and modify requirements relating to Biodiversity Conservation Management Plan and Plantings 10.2001.446.2 – Byron Bay, 12 Beachcomber Drive (Lot 47 DP 260562) Byron Bay Planning & Property Consultants, S4.55 for Retrospective Consent to Modify Internal Layout of the Dwelling House 10.2020.1.1 – Byron Bay, 27 Coral Court (Lot 27 DP 260562) Mr T Lonergan, Use of Alterations and Additions and New Alterations to Existing Dwelling House, New Secondary Dwelling and Swimming Pool

EXHIBITION CLOSES 7 FEBRUARY 2020 10.2019.616.1 – Byron Bay, 137 Jonson Street, 139 Jonson Street, 3 Browning Street (Lot 21 DP 247289, Lot 5 Sec 51 DP 758207, Lot 60 DP 1256365) Mr M Scott, Demolition of Existing Buildings and Construction of Mixed Use Development

Local News Julian Assange: no extradition! Mullum meeting, Feb 5 Dr Liz Elliott Do you believe in the freedom of the press? Do you believe there is a global effort by governments to silence journalists? Do you believe it is up to all of us to take action to protect journalistic integrity and uncover political spin and cover-ups?

If your answer is yes, you will want to be at the Assange: no extradition!

Action for positive change.

Julian Assange is currently imprisoned in Britain’s Belmarsh Prison, awaiting extradition hearings brought by the US government,

SAE Creative Media Institute has been awarded almost $1.4 million in Australian government funding to deliver 45 scholarships at its Byron Bay campus.

The government’s Destination Australia Program, which

10.2019.663.1 – Bangalow, 19 Byron Bay Road 2.1 Metre High Side Fence

One per cent increase

Information relating to these applications as required by Schedule 1, Division 4, Clause 20(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended) is also available online.

APPLICATIONS APPROVED 10.2019.659.1 – Ocean Shores, 17 Muli Muli Avenue Swimming Pool

10.2019.390.1 – Bangalow, 6 Bugam Place, 4 Bugam Place Four (4) Industrial Units and Caretakers Dwelling 10.2017.554.2 – Ocean Shores, 1 Merri Avenue S4.55 to Modify Condition 4 of Consent 10.2014.491.4 – Mullumbimby, 20 Dalley Street S4.55 to Amend Council error (Condition 1) 10.2019.322.1 – Yelgun, 25 Yelgun Road Tourist and Visitor Accommodation Three (3) Cabins 10.2019.548.1 – Ocean Shores, 2 Wahlooga Way Secondary Dwelling 10.2019.376.2 – Byron Bay, 27 Ruskin Street S4.55 to Delete 2.6 Metre High Side Pool Fence and Reduce Deck Surrounding Swimming Pool 10.2011.490.2 – Clunes, 1175 Booyong Road S4.55 to Modify Dwelling Design 10.2014.753.4 – Tyagarah, 30 Tanner Lane, 2 Tanner Lane, 35 Yarun Road S4.55 Modification to Increase Capacity of Large Events from 25,000 to 30,000 Patron Capacity and Increase ability to provide amplified music for Small Events from 10 Days to Prescribed 100 Days 10.2019.352.1 – Tyagarah, 25 Staceys Way Installation of 38,800L Above Ground Fuel Tank 10.2019.418.2 – Byron Bay, 34 Paterson Street S4.55 to Modify Condition 10 regarding Footway

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Wikileak’s publication of a series of leaks provided by US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning.

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aims to support the growth of regional Australia, provides scholarship funding for public and independent tertiary education providers that deliver high quality learning experiences in regional areas.

The SAE scholarships will

support international and domestic students residing in the region for the duration of their creative media studies.

Executive general manager of SAE Global Lee Aitken said the funding announcement was great news for the

Institute, and testament to the quality of education offered at its Byron Bay campus.

Scholarships will be available to new students commencing in February. To register, visit sae.edu.au/scholarships or phone 1800 723 338.

Land prices remain steady, says NSW Valuer General

10.2018.466.2 – Byron Bay, 61 Kingsley Street S4.55 to Modify Description of Development, Modify Conditin 1 in Relation to Amended Plans and Delete Condition 6 Regarding Building Height.

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.

who want to try him for 18 charges, including conspiring to hack Pentagon computers and violating espionage laws.

The charges stem from

$1.3m in student scholarship funding for SAE

Land values for the north coast region have generally remained steady since July 1, 2018, says NSW acting Deputy Valuer General Paul Chudleigh.

According to www.valuergeneral.nsw.gov.au, ‘The Valuer General is an independent statutory officer appointed by the Governor of NSW to oversee the state’s land valuation system.

‘Land values are one factor used by Councils to calculate rates,’ said Chudleigh.

DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS

Assange is dragged from the Ecuadorian embassy in the UK in April 2019. Musician Roger Waters told Russia Today (RT) on October 25, 2019: ‘Julian Assange is becoming a warning to other journalists. If you tell the truth, particularly to power, [they] will get you.’

Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club on Wednesday February 5 from 7pm.

Heading the line up is Ciaron O’Reilly, lifetime peace activist, instigator and hero of countless international peace campaigns and tireless campaigner for Julian Assange.

Joining Ciaron on stage are author and journalist Mandy Nolan; lawyer, author and candidate for the Together Party, Mark Swivel, and articulate Extinction Rebellion activist Lily Smith.

This isn’t just another talking heads occasion.

This is a call for action.

He says the total land value for the north coast NSW region increased one

per cent between July 1, 2018 and July 1, 2019, from $85.8 billion to $86.7 billion.

‘Moderate increases were experienced in Richmond Valley (six per cent) and Lismore (five per cent).

Overall, values in Byron decreased slightly by 2.6 per cent, except for residential land in central Byron Bay, which increased 6.5 per cent and residential land in the villages of Billinudgel, Federal and Main Arm, which increased by five per cent’.

Chudleigh said, ‘It is important to note that land value is the value of the land only, and does not include the value of a home or other structures.’

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Daggy dad clichés, mendacity and evasion The Byron Shire Echo Volume 34 #33 • January 22, 2020

Watch out! It’s biased Everyone has a bias – it’s a natural human condition. It’s always a surprise to hear a political actor complain that The Echo is biased.

The issue is really about fairness, not bias.

Judges have bias, as do police and educators. No one is immune; it’s all just a well orchestrated charade to keep the population placated while those who run the joint don’t get found out.

Imagine if the unwashed masses actually knew that?

Likewise, all government strategies and plans that underpin policy and law are also geared for outcomes, or bias.

Take for example, Council’s holiday letting policy, now on exhibition. It’s called Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA), and aims to formalise using a residential home in Byron Shire as holiday accomodation.

After years of inaction from the state government (owing to Airbnb lobbying and the fact that many political actors own holiday rentals), they finally announced a policy last year.

Graciously, these overlords of local government allowed the limiting of letting in Byron Shire to 90 days per year. But the map that accompanies Council’s strategy suggests 365 days in some parts of the Shire. When asked why Council didn’t present the lower limit of 90 days, planning staff replied that, ‘Precincts for higher day-limits have been included as an option, although this may be reconsidered or revised for the final planning proposal, taking into account feedback from the community’.

So it’s up to you, dear resident, to make sure that your neighbours aren’t advocating for year-round holiday letting. That is, assuming you like to live within a community.

Yet finding that out appears impossible, because there are no provisions for declarations of interests in this submission and survey process.

When asked why, planning staff replied, ‘We have received submissions from a wide range of people on both sides of the debate. All submissions will be considered on planning merits’.

The Byron Residents’ Group make a similar point about the survey in a recent press release: ‘…Although the survey asks for your postcode, it doesn’t ask if you are a holiday letting host or not. Airbnb contacted people prior to the last NSW state election, and told them to vote for the coalition, who have created the 365day short term letting legislation. Airbnb will no doubt be lobbying the hosts of the 3,000-odd whole homes that are listed in Byron, and telling them to make a submission.’

It goes on: ‘Did you know that 1,331 listings for entire homes in Byron are listed by only 359 hosts? This is not just local people making some extra money, this is an industry that has its hooks in our Shire’.

It’s a tough balance to get right where individual freedoms don’t impinge upon the freedoms of others. Unfortunately, the Byron Shire councillor majority have form in the area of putting developer interest over community. Just before Christmas, they waived through a massive-scale rezoning of rural lands to commercial. That looks like a looming clusterfuck, and was among one of the worst decisions in years.

Submissions for the STRA close January 30 and the documents can be found at www.byron.nsw.gov.au.

Three cheers for community!

Hans Lovejoy, editor

I

t was almost a throwaway line.

In the course of his friendly chat welcoming David Speers to the ABC, Scott Morrison mused that his climate change policy was ‘evolving.’

And since, as usual, he had nothing substantial to say in his ramblings but the commentators, speculators and fortune tellers seized on the remark, investing it with genuine significance.

Was our leader finally ready to face reality? Would he confront the knuckle draggers, Flat Earthers and self-interested fossil fuellers and do something serious? We waited in hope and anticipation. But of course, yet again, we were disappointed.

When ScoMo said things were evolving, he meant exactly that. And like any disciple of Charles Darwin, he knows that evolution is a long, slow process – it is not noticeable over a couple of parliamentary terms, or even a human lifetime.

The mutation that triggers evolutionary change may be a sudden one, but almost all mutations do not survive, and the few that do take many generations to be embedded, to supersede the less fit species that they replace. The dinosaurs lasted some 250 million years without any discernible progress – indeed, they were brought to environmental extinction before they could overcome their inertia, a thought for Morrison as he contemplates the herd of cold-blooded reptiles in his party room.

So roll on evolution, but for the foreseeable future it will be business as usual, as Morrison was quick to confirm when asked about the interview.

This does not mean he will be totally inactive – the political climate change has at least forced him into that. But it will be little more than tweaking, smoke and mirrors, distraction and spin.

The prime minster now insists that his government fully accepts that climate change is happening. But it is patently evident that many of his backbenchers and a large chunk of his ministers accept nothing of the kind, and there is lingering suspicion that Morrison strongly sympathises with them – that he is even denying his denialism.

So he is eager to offer money to a range of victims; from multi-billion agribusinesses to singed koalas, which looks like a safe bet – although there are risks even in that, given the rushed process. After all, he definitely does not want a repeat of Kevin Rudd’s pink

batt insulation scandals.

And the rest of it is little more than the usual waffle. When the inevitable inquiries report, there will be much talk of resilience and adaptation – palliative care as the patient goes steadily downhill.

There has to be at least a semblance of a response to the near universal view that Australia is not only lagging behind the civilised, world but bludging on it.

Mungo MacCallum We will look at more prevention, which will mean, in practice, more ruthless land clearing, and no doubt tougher penalties for arsonists and looters. And there are strong indications that our minister for stuff-ups, Angus Taylor, is planning to revive the idea of carbon capture to make coal slightly less polluting, with the added benefit of encouraging the big polluters, the fossil fuel magnates, to ramp up their production.

We may also talk up hydrogen, and hydro power and burning waste to fuel electricity generation. But not much for the things that are actually working, mainly wind and solar.

However, there has to be at least a semblance of a response to the near universal view that Australia is not only lagging behind the civilised world but bludging on it – not doing its bit with the ludicrous excuse that because we can’t solve the problem on our own, it is better to do nothing – to go full emissions ahead until everyone else does the job, and then, and only then, will we sign on.

As the rest of the world watches bemused as the bushfires blaze on, and offers us comfort and succour, our government continues to play down the issue – nothing to see here except, of course, our unique environment, so drop over and we’ll slip another shrimp on the barbie just as soon as lighting of barbies is permitted.

But the backlash is not just coming from pesky foreigners – they should mind their own bloody business – the country is our toy, and we can break or burn it if we want to, by jolly jingo. It was

all going along nicely, until NewsPoll arrived last week and spread a bucket of vote retardant across the coalition in general and Morrison in particular.

The two party vote of 51 to 49 in Labor’s favour can be dismissed – that was the default position for many months before the last election and Bill Shorten still lost, as we will never forget to remind the bed-wetters. But the drop of eight points in ScoMo’s personal approval rating can hardly be ignored.

This is not a statistical aberration or a blip within the poll’s margin of error; it is a dive, a plummet, back to the worst numbers of Bill Shorten, whose unfailing unpopularity presaged his defeat.

Morrison’s numerous apologists assure us that it will be washed away when – if – the fires are actually extinguished, but there is a far grimmer possibility, which is that the Murdoch columnist Graham Richardson’s constant refrain is coming true: the mob has found him out, that our leader has finally been exposed as a double-dyed phony, superficially mouthing profundities.

Morrison is just hopelessly shallow.

This is the way it looks from where I sit; I have watched all the 30 prime ministers since Menzies and I have never seen one so inadequate. Billy McMahon may have been more risible, but even he had a version of economics and policy and usually tried to implement a coherent free-enterprise agenda.

Morrison offers nothing but daggy dad clichés, mendacity and evasion.

There is no point in accusing him of insincerity – he has nothing to be either sincere or insincere about. As always, Shakespeare said it best: ‘…a walking shadow/ That struts and frets his hour upon the stage/ And then is heard no more. It is a tale/ Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury/ Signifying nothing.’

The anti-hero Macbeth was despairing of life in general, but he knew a doomed and despised leader when he saw one.

Actually that would not be so bad – ‘nothing’ could be seen as an unfortunate pause, common in the long tale of the struggle for survival of the fittest.

ScoMo is a throwback, a reversion to the primeval ooze from which intelligent life eventually emerged. Darwin would discard him.

And perhaps, just perhaps, the mob is considering that this may not be the worst option.

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Letters It’s time to act With the evidence for human induced climate change no longer in contention, and the imminent cost to our commonwealth and the public purse, when will our government get serious about pursuing those companies, both mining and agricultural, who have profited from the rape of our environment, and the politicians who aided and abetted them?

Or do we, the people, accept ‘business as usual’?

Jim Nutter Main Arm

Hurry up SloMo With the tragic bush fire events and the unfolding ecological disaster I hope climate change deniers can finally lose the cuddly rug of denial and face up and stand up to the reality and consequences of anthropogenic climate disruption.

Then a government can be elected that is capable of working with responsible nations in dealing with this reality as quickly as possible.

We are living on a heating planet.

Eleanor Ashworth Lennox Head

ſĶĈĕ şĪ żſşǕ Ɛȃ In the same week when German company Siemens

has approved its deal with Adani, I have just finished reading the heartbreaking memoir by my friends Freda Widawski and Adele Abraham which recounts the harrowing treatment of their Polish Jewish parents, Mina and Jacob, during WW2.

They survived nine camps – where millions of others tragically lost their lives.

Many of the camps they were in, and others, were run by German engineering giants and used the concentration camp prisoners as forced labour. One such company was Siemens and in the 1990s they paid millions of dollars to camp survivors while using the excuse – ‘we had no choice’. Those excuses are still on their official website.

Will they be using the same excuse while counting their profits from the Adani coal mine while our planet continues to choke and burn?

Diane Hart Mullumbimby

Don’t panic. I had a chat with the Big Guy and he was just having a joke…

We’re back on track building MY STAIRCASE in STEEL.

On a regular basis I am almost hit by cars travelling at inappropriate speeds on these roads, most likely racing back to their illegal AirBnB. Council regularly sends a truck to spray bitumen over existing potholes. This band-aid solution would be laughable, if not so sad. It washes away the moment it rains. Kudos to council for regularly sending us a work crew. Why they do such a shit job each time, is a mystery.

Nick Mills Eureka

Dear James

Pothole capital

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Yay, I just paid an $824 bill for one broken wheel, no doubt a subliminal message from my car saying ‘enough’ of the treacherous Springvale Road, Eureka which is bursting with eager and helpful potholes.

RMS statistics say the most likely driver to lose their lives in NSW is now a male aged 50 to 59, on country roads, close to their homes. Yay for me and my husband.

Roads in our region are busy over summer, and so too are our local health services.

According to the RMS we need to slow down. It’s our fault you see. I am somehow to blame, as I delicately pick my way across the scarred and ruinous blacktop. Ask any of my neighbours who regularly get stuck behind me, and you will know it is not from my driving too fast.

Our roads are a disgrace.

Thank you for supporting acknowledgement of climate change. Your father is all about bums on seats. An example of this is Sky News.

He signs up living entities who have a large following.

An example would be Paul Murray and Allen Jones.

Lets say they average 50,000 viewers per night. A survey finds that each viewer spends $10 per day on advertised products. Consider that each show is on 300 days a year.

Yearly viewer spending owing to advertising would be 150 million dollars.

Management shows these figures to advert companies. Let’s say they make 30 million per show. Mr Murray and Mr Jones agents also show these figures to management.

Letters to the Editor Send to Letters Editor Aslan Shand, fax: 6684 1719 email: editor@echo.net.au Deadline: Noon, Friday.

Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. Letters already published in other papers will not be considered.

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Scottie from marketing I really cannot believe Tina Petroff’s letter in last weeks Echo. Is she wearing both blinkers and rose coloured glasses at the same time?

We all knew you were a conservative Tina, but by showing support for such an incompetent moron as Scottie from marketing you damage your own causes in the eyes of most people.

There are also his religious beliefs, which you obviously don’t take into consideration. A person who believes in the Rapture – when he and his fellow believers will be transported to heaven and who sees disasters as a prelude to this event, is not going to feel any urgency in changing anything.

There is also his utter devotion to market driven capitalism to be considered.

David Gilet Byron Bay

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What happens when the water runs out?

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with Rous County Council, Byron Council and the wider community with regards to our scarce water supplies.

With communities now on water restrictions, how do we balance the needs of over two million visitors to our area with the local communities’ needs?

Visitors use a massive amount of water, enjoy their holiday and return to their home. The impact of tourism requires the local community to carry the cost imposed by water restrictions. How do we address this situation and find a better distribution of this precious resource?

Tourism is good for the local economy, but money can’t buy water when we don’t have it.

Any suggestions?

Rhonda Ansiewicz Federal Q Back in the sixties the

slogan was ‘save water, shower with a friend’.

Now, in the drought-hit tourist town of Byron Bay, it should perhaps be ‘save water, shower with a stranger’.

Andrew Hall Ocean Shores

Q As Byron Shire’s water restrictions move up a notch, with the greatest impact on the locals, can the Shire really keep saying, to an ever increasing number of tourists, ‘come on in, the water’s fine’.

It really won’t be soon.

And then what?

Neil Matterson Byron Bay Q I wonder how many

people, such as myself, who are on a pension and just making ends meet feel like they are subsidising the tourist industry with the money they pay in rates?

I have always tried to live a simple, sustainable life growing my food, being mindful of my water usage and not creating much rubbish. These actions are not acknowledged at all by our ‘Green’ council.

We are told to water our gardens minimally while the tourist industry has no restrictions.

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obviously have no concern for the environment .

I recently contacted Rous County Council with my water saving suggestion, which was to allocate a reasonable amount of water to each resident and allow them to use their water in any way they choose but once the allocated amount is used up, the cost of water increases.

This would be much fairer and it would mean I, and others like me, could continue to grow our food, and those who are running a tourist business would pay for the water used by their guests and customers.

Rous County Council liked my idea and said other councils do have similar schemes in place.

We also need a similar ‘user pays’ system for rubbish collection. I create very little rubbish and would like to have an option to have a collection every couple of months and pay less, and let those who have full bins every week pay more.

G Perkins Ocean Shores

▶ Continued from page 13 Maybe this clever idea is another way for us to fuck the planet by sucking the water out of the air.

If we really want to get a grip on saving the planet we have to sterilise all babies at birth and make ourselves extinct. Happy New Year!

Hannah Grace Ocean Shores

Judaism not Zionism Zionist Israel and its Likud leadership are not synonymous with Jewish identity.

Indeed some of the staunchest critics of the Zionist regime are themselves Jewish.

The self-described Jewish state treats its own religious Jews more harshly than any other nation, criminalising them for refusing military conscription.

It is important to clearly distinguish between Zionism and Judaism, since they are not at all compatible, according to many orthodox rabbis.

To equate criticism of the Zionist regime with antisemitism is not merely wrong, it is actually harmful to both Jews and non-Jews everywhere.

I believe that Zionist ideology is itself antisemitic and has been responsible for a great deal of the suffering

that Jewish people have endured over the last century.

The fact that so little is well known or widely understood about the origin and history of Zionism, explains why the world today is teetering on the brink of catastrophic conflict in the Middle East; a conflict that threatens the existence of Israel as much as it threatens the rest of that region.

John Scrivener Main Arm

Kool-Aid conspiracy Further to the Paul Spooner Kool-Aid conspiracy (letters December 24, 2019), I don’t think the said cordial can be so easily dismissed as untainted, as he might suggest.

Paul himself did make an effort to overcome the brainwash put out by Council staff, most notably the former GM Ken Gainger, with a letter from the state government inviting a bypass proposal within the rail corridor. But Ken did a huge song and dance over the state invitation, with a barrage of claims including loss of funding if Council wavered. Staff led by Ken claimed an Act of Parliament would be required, more vegetation would need to be removed, the rail land was contaminated, the costs

of a Crown Land transfer would be millions of dollars, noise mitigations would be so much harder, heritage impacts in the corridor would far outweigh heritage impacts on Butler Street etc.

Under this pressure and the continued capitulation of our Greens councillors the majority rejected the rail corridor bypass option.

Paul, then like Albo on Adani, moved from principle to expedience to ensure a bypass.

Clarifying this, the state government had previously, in 2001, approved in principle a bypass road within the rail corridor. In 2014 the NSW state government undertook an extensive engineering investigation of the rail corridor, and stated the corridor was wide enough to accommodate road, rail and rail trail. Again in 2017 they provided a letter inviting our Council to propose a road in the rail corridor.

The uncomplicated fact is that the Butler Street bypass is wholly the creation of Byron Shire Council, there was no bar on the use of the rail corridor land for a bypass road.

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The 2020 Australian Chess Championship concluded last week in Sydney with top seed Temur Kuybokarov (pictured below) from Perth the clear winner.

Kuybokarov, 19, thus became the first Australian Champion from Western Australia, breaking a 135year drought. Junta Ikeda, half a point back in second, was the highest ever placed ACT player.

Also notable was the performance of Zhang Jilin who, by tying for eighth, was the highest finishing female player in the event’s history.

Kuybokarov, coming off December wins of the Australian Masters and the Canterbury Summer Open, was the tournament’s dominant player.

He burned off his rivals in the first five rounds and then survived a shaky patch, and a bad cold, to cruise to victory.

Ku y b o k a r o v was the only one of the seven active Australian Grandmasters to compete in Sydney.

This disappointing rate of attendance was caused by the Australian Chess Federation taking an extra-

ordinary length of time in approving the bid by St George chess club to host the tournament.

Sydney’s bid for the biennial Championship was submitted early in 2019 but, despite being the only bid, was approved by the ACF only in September. By then many of Australia’s GMs, as well as Daniel Fernandez, the English GM currently resident in Sydney, were already committed to other events.

Q The most spectacular game of the Championship came from young Victorian Jack Puccini.

Sydney 2020 Aust Ch. White: J Puccini Black: K O`Chee Opening: Sicilian Defence 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.c3!? The hyperaggressive Morra Gambit, an opening for which Puccini is rightly feared. 4...dxc3 5.Nxc3 Nc6 6.Bc4 a6 7.0-0 Nge7 8.Bg5 Qc7?! A reputable move, but Puccini shows that 8...f6 was necessary. 9.Nd5!! exd5 10.exd5 Ne5 10...

Qd6!?, attempting to swap queens, is well met by 11.Re1! Na5 12.Bf1! When Black can hardly move. 11.d6! Nxf3+ 12.Qxf3 Qxc4 13.dxe7 Bxe7 Now Black’s king is hunted to its demise but allowing White to regain the piece on f8 leaves Black fatally underdeveloped. 14.Rac1 Qxa2 15.Bxe7 Kxe7 16.Rfe1+ Kf8 17.Qc3!

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▶ Continued from page 14 really crank up the kool-aid.

So much so that they even claimed that there were no Mitchell’s Rainforest Snails in the path of the proposed bypass and therefore they did not have to go to the Commonwealth for approval to destroy mapped redflagged habitat of the critically endangered mollusc.

We wonder where Paul is going with his newfound belief in the ‘whateva’ bypass, the lack of even practical principle can have dreadful results. Look no further than the Mercato entry debacle, this is bad planning that speaks of arrogance and ignorance, and insults community and users.

The Butler Street heritage streetscape, community and residential amenity is now all but destroyed, the rail corridor is slated for a major bus transport interchange, the Butler Street crown reserve will become a carpark, the country is on fire – pass me the Kool-Aid please.

Paul Jones Butler Street C’ty Network

Returning the swipe

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In response to Lindy Stacker’s letter, taking a swipe (January 8), without the benefit of deep breathing and chamomile tea, I am pleased to learn that an Echo contributor (Phillip Frazer) is ‘an educated jurno with a professional approach and a capability for deep, analytical, political commentary’, and is perplexed at the voters not in agreement with his outlook.

Presumably the Hillary Clinton and Bill Shorten deplorables don’t have the capacity for any of those fine qualities, which are generously spread throughout the

left wing media.

The deplorables, do have, at times, the ability to read and remember, and importantly vote.

As Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by some three million votes, apart from ‘Russian interference’, there appears to be other factors in her loss. The same happens in Australia, where, in the 2010 Federal election, an Abbott led Coalition received 5,365,529 votes and the Gillard led ALP only received 4,711,363, a shortfall of over 650,000, however, Julia Gillard became Prime Minister.

As for the claim that the media staged an anti-Bill Shorten campaign, it is difficult to reconcile with Bill Shorten having won 30 opinion polls verses Abbott, and over 30 verses Turnbull, and also won the final poll before the 2019 election.

It must have been a very last minute ‘anti-Bill’ campaign, when the usual left wing media suspects, Fairfax, Guardian, ABC, The Echo and Mungo and the Billi front bar etc led the Bill Shorten cheer squad.

Fortunately the deplorables, despite their lack of education and capability for deep, analytical, political commentary, still have the right to vote.

Tim Harrington Lennox Head

Gains of war I was in England in 1982 when Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. It was announced in the press in a couple of paragraphs on page three, reflecting the fact that 99 per cent of Britons had never heard of the Falklands and didn’t give a stuff anyway.

Enter Margaret Thatcher, who was well down in the polls. Within a week, there was confected outrage all over and loud the rumblings of war were heard.

Soon the Brits were over there in force asserting their power and seeking to liberate the islands from a fourth tier power. The Split Enz song ‘six months in a leaky boat’ was banned from airplay. It goes without saying that there was no discussion of the historical right of the Argentinian claim to the islands.

One of the memorable events was the sinking of the Argentinian battleship Belgrano, which at that late stage was actually sailing away from the conflict; leading even British observers to question why it was necessary to sacrifice 300 sailors lives.

The likely answer emerged some 30 years later

when the relevant documents were finally available: Britain had been humiliated by losing 26 sailors. But ocean-going boats and the Argentinian airforce knew all about the vulnerabilities of the British vessels and exploited them well. Belgrano was payback.

My point is that Thatcher was prepared to start a war for domestic political advance, even if thousands of lives were at risk.

Should we then be surprised at Trumps murder of that Iranian general (plus his bodyguard and driver)?

Of course not; in one stroke, Trump was able to distract attention from his impeachment problems and to satisfy his Israeli controllers. And it’s a very old tradition to start a foreign war to boost your credentials anyway.

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Platypus in danger of extinction New UNSW research calls for national action to minimise the risk of the platypus vanishing due to habitat destruction, dams and weirs.

Australia’s devastating drought is having a critical impact on the platypus as rivers dry up.

The study led by UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Ecosystem Science, examined the platypus’ risks of extinction.

The combination of threats to platypus include water resource development, land clearing, climate change and increasing periods of drought.

‘There is an urgent need for a national risk assessment for the platypus to minimise any risk of extinction,’ said

lead author Dr Gilad Bino.

Study co-author Professor Richard Kingsford said it was unfortunate that platypuses lived in areas undergoing extensive human development that threatened their lives and long-term viability.

‘These include dams that stop their movements, agriculture which can destroy their burrows, fishing gear and yabby traps which can drown them and invasive foxes which can kill them’.

Study co-author Professor Brendan Wintle said it was important that preventative measures were taken now.

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Fires and the manifest failure of Australia’s government Q The current fire crisis has seen the re-emergence of an inevitable range of political guilt-avoidance strategies.

Those politicians, particularly federal ones, who have been blind to climate change and the need for proactive approaches to its catastrophic consequences have once-again resorted to ‘off the cuff’ commentary to shift the conversation, the political focus and the consequences of their inaction onto others, whether state governments or individuals.

Need we be reminded, yet again – by eminent scientists without any personal axe to grind, their representative group, the IPCC, by our own meteorological service, by concerned specialists, like the former Fire Chiefs panel, or the insurance industry – that the failure to be proactive is putting us on a road to extinction.

In the last three months the fires have generated 350 million tons of carbon emissions; equivalent to two-thirds of Australia’s normal annual industrial emissions. It doesn’t figure in carbon emissions targeting under the Paris Agreement.

As a matter of principal why shouldn’t it be part of a moral and social equation, especially if a national government has been recklessly indifferent to taking proactive measures?

Is it enough that the national government just gets through its three-year term without copping too much flak, that it splashes cash on fire services and people suffering loss after the event (taxpayers cash that is, not Scott’s)? That it sends in the ADF (grateful though we are for their help), talks about a royal commission into the causes of fires, and no doubt prays for rain, yet doesn’t admit to some negligence in failing to plan for this level of predicted (by Ross Garnaut ) fire threat?

I’m over the abject failure of the national government of recent years and I demand they take remedial policy action.

Frank Lynch Wilsons Creek Q I believe that the Federal government should make available, immediately, $12 billion to be allocated as follows:

1) $2b to immediately properly equip rural and regional fire brigades and to fully compensate the volunteers at the same rate of pay as paid to full time fire fighters over and above any current measures in place (OACM).

2) $2b be immediately available to purchase and lease a large number of fire fighting helicopters or fire fighting planes – OACM. 3) $2b be immediately available to compensate for individual losses of homes, assets, farm buildings and assets, and livestock.

4) $2b be available to achieve environmentally sustainable fire management outcomes and to minimise the extensive losses that are happening with the current fires. This is to be done in conjunction with National Parks management, the fire services, our Aboriginal Elders, and others who have wisdom to give us in the area of forest management etc.

To include, where possible, fireproofing homes and buildings in risk areas.

5) $2b be available as a contingency fund to top the above measures.

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6) $2b spent on replacing infrastructure destroyed by the fires and boosting the communities in which the fires took place.

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Repeal the five per cent company tax cuts. No fair dinkum Aussie company would complain about helping out their fellow Australians in their time of need. Also, put on hold further tax cuts as promised in 2019, to help fund these measures.

Jeremiah O’Toole Mullumbimby Q The fires have spawned media discussion about the ecology, and the intimate relationships between all plants and trees.

We have here the oldest culture on the planet, managing a stable environment for 30,000 years. A most notable Aboriginal attribute is love of country, and that they’ve always cared for it.

By lighting ‘cool’ fires, in the right places, at the right times, they protected the large trees and canopies.

Wild life and their habitats survived all extreme seasons and climate changes.

Mono-culture and

selective harvesting of trees destroys such intricate relationships between plants that are so essential.

It suddenly dawned on me that the original peoples and the environment evolved together, part of the same ecosystem. Thus a healthy, fully functional Aboriginal culture is an essential component of a healthy Australia.

It’s a long but urgent process to improve fire strategies, and redesign food production and water usage for a different climate, and a new future that excludes corporate greed.

I suspect farmers and academics are now ready to fully involve Aboriginal people in their work. Food production needs to involve concepts such as permaculture, many people and many locations.

Small is beautiful, flexible and healthy. Big can be slow, costly and destructive.

Some things just can’t be automated by squeezing people out for profit.

Look for opportunities to create happy engaged communities.

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Q People are deeply upset about what’s going on in Australia: kangaroos trapped in barbed-wire fencing while fleeing fires, cows and sheep being cooked alive, and an estimated one and a quarter billion or more animals now killed in the conflagrations.

Now shooters are being ordered to gun down thousands of camels. There is a long-term fix for this horror.

The prolonged heat and drought have extended seasonal wildfire periods, we’re facing mass extinctions, rising sea levels, and recordbreaking temperatures.

It’s imperative that we take personal responsibility for the protection of our planet, and by far the easiest way is to stop eating animals and go vegan.

The UN stated that meat consumption must decrease by as much as 90 per cent for us to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. This requires zero governmental initiative and no promises from giant corporations – it just means choosing to leave animals out of our shopping trolleys.

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The next black gold? A lithium coup d’Etat Jason van Tol You’re all set to buy the latest iPhone or its Android equivalent, the last thing on your mind is the recent overthrow of Bolivia’s government. Why should it be?

Your phone, like power tools, electric cars, and many other battery-powered technologies, depend on lithium for their energy supply.

Being the lightest metal and highly reactive makes lithium a prime candidate for batteries, which are needed to help carry forth the renewable energy revolution now underway.

Money and politics Because the economy is a real thing, this lithium needs to be mined, refined, and transported to production facilities before making its way into your phone or other electronic device. So where is it coming from? According to the US Geological Survey, in 2018 (the most recent year data is available) Australia was, by far, the largest producer of lithium in the world – about 51,000 tonnes, or 60 per cent of global production. However, in terms of estimated resources, Bolivia is believed to hold about nine million tonnes, second in the world only to Argentina. With the demand for lithium rising, this makes Bolivia a geopolitical hot spot.

On November 10, 2019 Evo Morales, the democratically elected president of Bolivia, was forced to resign under pressure from the military and police. In a recent interview with Glenn Greenwald, Morales stated that he was

Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. Source of lithium and world’s largest salt flat. Photo Anouchka Unel / Wikipedia convinced that what had occurred was ‘a lithium coup d’etat’ and one against him and his party’s economic policies.

Not for the people?

Morales was Bolivia’s first indigenous president.

When he first took office in 2006, Bolivia was one of the poorest countries in the Western hemisphere. Under his government, many industries, including lithium, were nationalised, and the profits which would otherwise be sent to private investors abroad, were instead used to eliminate illiteracy and greatly reduce poverty, and expand social, health, and educational programs.

This, Morales explained, was ‘our sin’; that the government of an indigenous president would take control of its country’s own resources, and use them for its own development, under its own guidance. ‘Transnational companies are behind the coup. The United States, too, because of the lithium issue’ Morales stated in summary.

Recognise the coup ‘Think globally, act locally’ is a banner frequently flown

in the Northern Rivers – you can see it, often literally, at the Channon Market. What might it mean in this case?

To begin with, Australia could join the many countries, including Argentina, Mexico, and Uruguay, who have refused to recognise the new Bolivian government, and accept that a coup has occurred; rather than praise the event using newspeak lingo as a great ‘win for democracy’, as the US and Brazil have done.

Although the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) website still lists Morales as Bolivia’s head of government, it does not appear to have taken a clear stand in rejecting the new regime and labelling what has occurred as a coup.

Clarification was provided by DFAT prior to publication.

Australian jobs In economic terms, Australia should think about what it does with its own lithium resources, which are estimated to be about 7.7 million tonnes. Currently, all of the lithium which is mined in Australia is exported for downstream refinement and production of consumer

goods, including batteries.

The only minor exception to this is Tianqi Lithium, which has developed a plant to refine the mined ore into lithium hydroxide – one of the next steps to battery production. Yet, this too is then exported.

Nationalising this pivotal industry and retaining its profits in public, rather than private, foreign coffers, just as Bolivia did, would contribute to Australia’s common wealth and thereby help fund our own social, health, and educational programs.

A 2018 report by the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies deems lithium to have a two trilliondollar value chain, and suggests that the government take an active role in helping to develop it. It also mentions the potential to create thousands of domestic jobs.

This aspect, of an industry which will surely grow, is also important, especially at a time when the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that approximately 30 per cent of young Australians (those aged 15–24 years-old) are either unemployed or underemployed.

Though there are ecological limits to the size of the economy, investing in domestic production of renewable energy technologies will help limit greenhouse gas emissions and thereby climate change, as well as provide jobs for Australians.

At the moment, whether your new mobile is an iPhone or an Android, its batteries are produced elsewhere.

NEFA rejects industry claims that logging is good for koalas The North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) has totally rejected industry claims that logging is good for koalas.

Instead they are calling for an immediate logging and clearing moratorium on all highly suitable koala habitat as identified by the government.

NEFA spokesperson Dailan Pugh says logging has removed many of the large trees preferred by koalas for feeding as well as vital fire refuges out of the reach of ground fires. They say this process has reduced koala populations and is making forests drier and more flammable.

ĶīŕĶǕ ĈëŕƐ ĎĕĈōĶŕĕƆ ‘Logging has had a profound impact on koalas and their chances of surviving our apocalyptic future.

‘North-east NSW koala populations have declined over 50 per cent in the past 20 years, and last year, 30 per cent of highly suitable koala habitat was burnt, including many known core populations. Thousands of koalas were killed.’

Mr Pugh says the Banyabba population is one of the worst affected with 84 per cent of highly suitable koala habitat burnt in the Busbys Flat and Myall Creek fires. This covers lowland forests from the Richmond Range through to Iluka on the coast, and from Lawrence on the Clarence River north to Mongogarie, south of Casino.

‘NEFA’s monitoring of koalas on State Forests

Kajika the koala is one of the lucky few koalas who was rescued from bushfires and is recovering with Friends of the Koala.

Photo supplied south of Casino has found 90 per cent of koalas have been lost from the fireground, so over threequarters of the Banyabba koala population is likely to have been lost. This population was already in decline before the fires.

Precarious future Mr Pugh says koalas face a precarious future, particularly if we continue to log their feed and fire refuge trees.

‘The koalas need the same trees the loggers want.

‘If we want to give koalas a chance to recover from the devastating impacts of the bushfires, the government must act urgently to stop logging and clearing of all highly suitable koala habitat.

‘Given the immense loss of wildlife in the bushfires it is time to stop degrading their habitat and start restoring it. Business as usual is no longer an option if we want to save our wildlife,’ said Mr Pugh.

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Brunswick Valley School of Dance Based in Brunswick Heads, B.V.S.D. offers quality dance training for all levels from beginners to aspiring professionals. They offer a wide selection of dance classes taught by their experienced teachers, as well as vocal coaching.

Dance styles include; Jazz, Classical ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Tap, Performance Troupe, Technique, Boys only hip hop, Adults classes, Pre-school classes, Solos, Duos and Trios.

BVSD is excited to welcome new and returning students for 2020 with classes starting January 27th.

Please email them to see which classes will best suit you. info@brunswickvalleyschoolofdance.com www.brunswickvalleyschoolofdance.com

Byron Direct Sport For 21 years Byron Direct Sport has serviced Byron Shire with sports and casual footwear, back-to-school, gym and sporting apparel, and hardware for strengthening, pilates, boxing, and general fitness. Lyn or John can advise on sports shoes that are helpful for a wide range of feet, and the purpose for which the shoe is to be used, whether to use lightweight or conventional.

1A Banksia Drive, Arts and Industry Estate, Byron Bay 6685 7147 | Open 7 days

BANG! BANG! Academy & Rhythm Academy offer local youth and teens the opportunity to learn the crafts of drama and singing in a dynamic and supportive environment. They are passionate about sharing what they know and love, and have a great time doing it! Whether your child is interested in performance, film making, music composition, voice work, physical theatre, improvisation or even wanting to learn how the acting industry operates, they have you covered. They are also very excited to announce that BANG! 2020 is donating to the 2040 Regeneration Project. Arts and the environment working together to make a brighter future for our children. Jump on board! All info, timetable and registration can be found on their website. www.bangacademyofperformingarts.com

Brunswick Swim School The Brunswick Swim School has been recently renovated and is reopening in 2020 as a mineral pool. The indoor heated swim school now has health benefits from magnesium minerals in the pool. The Brunswick Swim School cater for 6 months to 12 year old children. The parents and bub classes have different levels so your toddler can progress through the classes. The swim school offers private swimming classes for children and adults. The advanced swim levels regularly use flippers to encourage stronger and better kicking strokes. The kids enjoy seeing how much faster they can swim with flippers. They have spots available so call us to book an assessment or enrol into a class on 66851 794.

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Bright Lights Performance School Excellence in Performance

• Building confidence and self-esteem • Exploring creativity • Teaching performance skills in singing, dance and drama Contact Brian Dale: 6684 1932 / 0422 820 472 briandale1@bigpond.com brightlightsperformanceschool.com.au

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Visit Mullum Newsagency for all your back to school needs.

Mullumbimby High School Book packs are $34.95, and they have book packs and stationery available for all schools.

They’ve been servicing the local schools for over ten years, so just ask their knowledgeable and friendly staff about any school needs. Catalogue is out now with very reasonable and competitive prices.

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Excellence in Performance Bright Lights Performance School conducts drama and musical theatre courses in Byron and Ballina. Classes are held for both primary and secondary school age students. Through professional guidance and instruction participants are given the opportunity to develop and enhance their creative and performance skills in singing, dance and drama.

Information and enrolment contact Brian Dale: 6684 1932 | 0422 820 472 briandale1@bigpond.com www.brightlightsperformanceschool.com

Mullumbimby Community Preschool Mullumbimby Community Preschool employs qualified educators with long-term experience in providing a safe and happy environment, in which children are encouraged to explore, make choices, develop social skills, interact with peers and adults, extend self-initiated play and promote independence. They uphold the values and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework.

6684 1269 | www.mullumpreschool.org.au

Peschool returns on Thursday Jan 30 M|T|W 9am–3pm TH|F 8.30am–4pm Fees are $10–$20 PER DAY. www.mullumpreschool.org.au 6684 1269

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Spaghetti classes are fun, social and supportive for all ages and abilities. They offer progressions for students who love coming year after year.

Term 1 begins Monday February 3. $30 Early bird discount ends Thursday January 30.

Spaghetti Circus is an approved provider for the NSW government’s Active Kids rebate and a registered provider for the NSW government’s Creative Kids rebate. Children enrolled in school and aged 4.5 – 18 are eligible for the rebate vouchers valued at $100 each. Apply online via Service NSW before enrolling.

Find out more and enrol online: spaghetticircus.com

Welcome to Dance Lab Studios Introducing new owner and director of Dance Lab Studios, Amy Jelfs Balbi.

Amy has been in the Dance industry for over 20 years. 12 of those spent running a successful studio in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and connection to the dance world.

At Dance Lab Studios you will receive high quality tuition in RAD Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and introducing in 2020 the highly renowned preschool program Ready Set Dance.

At Dance Lab they believe students thrive in a positive and fun atmosphere. Their mission is to create well rounded, versatile and strong technical dancers while nurturing their students’ love of dance. www.dancelabstudios.com | 0405 134 850

Byron Bay Dance Wear Byron Bay Dancewear is a new and exciting shop located in the heart of Byron’s exciting Arts & Industry precinct on Centennial Circuit. Stocking Capezio, Studio 7, MDM Dance, Bunheads, Balera, Urban Groove and Weismann’s, all of your dance requirements are provided for in one location.

Now is a great time to buy your back to dance uniform and dance items. “We have a full range of dance wear here and if we don’t have it we can order it in just for you” Says store Manager Stevie. Byron Bay Dancewear has also launched their online store (www.byronbaydancewear.com.au) making shopping for your dancewear an even easier option. Opening hours during school holidays are from 10am–4pm MondayThursday and during term time 10am–6pm, and 9am–12 noon Saturday.

7/84–86 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay | 6680 7250 Info@byrondancedynamics.com.au

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Call to book an assessment or enrol in a class.

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Byron Dance Dynamics Dance Dynamics is Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier school since 2000 with a great team of teachers to provide the highest quality of personalised care in dance education.

Director, Kate Behrend, says â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a school built on quality training and promote self-esteem, inclusiveness, dedication, commitment, self-belief, friendship and kindness. These values are what have kept our school going for so long as well as fresh ideas and creativity and a great team.â&#x20AC;?

Dance Dynamics has a beautiful and professional bespoke centre in the Arts and Industrial Estate. Comprised of two fully air-conditioned dance studios, both with sprung flooring, inviting foyer, dressing room with full bathroom facilities, kitchen, homework table and lounge area.

Dance dynamics offers quality training for dance in ALL STYLES. For the recreational dancer to aspiring professional, 3 years through to adults. Dance Dynamics is a welcoming fun place to be.

Enrol online today www.byrondancedynamics.com.au (Click â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enrol Hereâ&#x20AC;? button) Phone 66807250 for enquiries.

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Cobbers Child Care Centre In the heart of Mullumbimby, Cobbers is a family owned local business with strong ties to the local community. They take on the role of an extended family by providing a warm and caring environment in which to nurture and educate your child. They have vacancies for 2020 on all days of the week.

For more information, visit their website www.cobberschildcare.com.au or call in for a tour and to meet their dedicated staff.

8 Tincogan Street, Mullumbimby | 6684 2164 www.cobberschildcare.com.au

Byron Ballet Byron Balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classes are designed for the passionate dance student and parents seeking age-appropriate tuition within a holistic environment. They provide solid foundations in classical ballet, contemporary and other genres in both a disciplined and nurturing way, cultivating the joyful essence of dance in every body.

Students may also audition for the Byron Ballet Youth Company or one of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new performance troupes. During 2019 students performed with the Victorian State Ballet Company which was an amazing experience for the local dancers, working with such a brilliant professional company. This year students will get the opportunity to audition for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Little Mermaidâ&#x20AC;?, also in association with the Victorian State Ballet Companyâ&#x20AC;?, said director Yvonne Hall Students have the option of taking ballet presentations with the Royal Academy of Dancing.

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Circus Arts upcoming events Circus Arts Byron hosts Trial Week, 28 January â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 February, with all classes and Flying Trapeze swings for $10. Trial classes before signing up for the term and get assessed for levels classes. Trial Week culminates with Open Day, 1 February, 9.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.30pm, and all your favourite circus activities in one jam-packed day. Plus food, entertainment and popmarket stalls. Term 1 starts Monday 3 February. Book by 2 February to receive 10% off. Creative and Active Kids vouchers welcome.

Book online at www.circusarts.com.au.

Northern Rivers Conservatorium The Northern Rivers Conservatorium offers a dynamic and supportive environment for quality education in music.

Whether you are 18 months old or 81 years old, there is something for you at your Conservatorium. They offer everything from group classes in Early Childhood Music to individual tuition in the instrument of your choice, through to a wide range of ensemble and choir opportunities in their Community Music and Music in Schools programs. Their dedicated and expert tutors will tailor a music learning program just for you.

152 Keen St, Lismore www.nrcac.edu.au | 6621 2266

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HOME & GARDEN Don’t miss out ~ it’s a hidden gem!

Kingscliff Nursery only 25 minutes up the road for most of us, is a dream come true for plant lovers and gardeners.

With over 30 years of growing experience, the 5-acre nursery is bursting with green and loaded with colour.

Experienced gardeners and landscapers will love browsing and selecting from the huge range of plants while still-learning gardeners will appreciate expert advice from trained horticulturists.

Waiting on benches and hangers is a wonderful variety of indoor plants. Here you will find plants that are right on trend at prices that will have you smiling and coming back for more. A great place to find the latest decorative pots and hangers too.

All plants are grown with northern NSW sunshine and love.

Open 7 days | 438 Cudgen Road, Cudgen

It's not a granny flat.

It's a Backspace.

Backspace Living are an end to end construction company offering forward thinking families a modern lifestyle solution. Josh Perry (Director) specialises in personalised services for custom designed ‘Backspaces.’ Whether you are an owner-occupier, investor, first-home builder, or just after an additional space, they have you covered.

Backspace Living pride themselves on the points of difference they offer, such as high quality affordable finishes, tailored design solutions, and personal service, from idea right through to completion. Recently taking out the title for Affordable Housing in this years HIA awards, their granny flats are so good your house will be jealous!

Backspace Living's display at 20 Bangalow Road will be open from 10am– 1pm on Saturdays in January and then from February it will be open on Wednesdays (check their website or socials for times).

Next month they are opening the 60m2 Backspace display in Ewingsdale so watch this space. www.backspaceliving.com

It is better at Betta.

It will come as no surprise to local shoppers at Bridglands Betta Home Living in Mullumbimby, that the franchise frequently is top of the ladder in market researcher company, Roy Morgan’s customer satisfaction data. Last year Betta Home Living frequently topped the customer satisfaction ratings for Furniture/Electrical Store category. As of October they had won 5 awards in this category ahead of JB Hi-Fi on four. The Roy Morgan Furniture/Electrical Store Customer Satisfaction Report shows Betta Home Living is ahead of Ikea (91%), Harvey Norman (90%), JB Hi-Fi (89%), and The Good Guys (87%).

Head into the Betta Home Living for all your furniture and electrical needs.

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Furniture: 69 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby Electrical 106 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby www.betta.com.au/Mullumibimby

Larger glass panels in our timber windows and doors give better connection to your garden outside offering wider views of your green spaces that are uninterrupted by framework.

Tinted and Low E efficient glass types are popular in our climate and have facilitated the use of larger glass panels in our timber windows and doors. The combination of solid timber joinery and efficient glass offers the best thermal ratings for windows and doors in the market, which helps to reduce power bills associated with trying to keep your house cool in the hot summer months.

For more information about our custom made timber windows and doors go to www.hamptonandlarsson.com.au

SimplyClean the sustainable way.

Our air quality

100% created and made in the heart of the Northern Rivers, SimplyClean is an extensive range of sustainable, effective and healthy cleaning products for homes and businesses.

With unprecedented fire conditions being experienced across Australia, our air quality has suffered miserably, raising health concerns for many people.

At SimplyClean they pay attention to safeguarding the environment and human health, through careful selection of ingredients, and minimising waste product. They’re free from palm, non-biodegradable chemicals and sensitisers, including all artificial fragrances and cancer-causing chemicals and hormone disrupters that are still used in commercial and domestic cleaning products today.

‘We are committed to playing our small part in maintaining the health of people and our planet, and even the cleaning products you use makes a difference,’ say Becky and Huw. ‘And every time you buy a bottle of SimplyClean, we donate 5 cents to Friends of the Koala in Lismore.’

SimplyClean is stocked in well over 500 stores nationwide and online. Visit our website to find your nearest stockist.

02 6622 8733 | 7/7 Snow St, South Lismore www.simplycleanhome.com.au | becky@simplycleanhomecom.au

Gaining fresh air in your home should be as easy as opening the windows, unfortunately it’s not always the case, so what do we do?

The most effective strategy to deal with indoor air pollution in general, is to use an air purifier. They are worth their weight in gold, 10x over! I’ve personally witnessed how they change people’s lives.

But they are not all made equally, therefore it can be easy to purchase something that is not fit for your needs.

Conscious Environments specialises in indoor air quality, so give us a call if you are considering an air purifier – before you buy.

0408 540 467 www.consciousenvironments.com.au

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Natural Wellness Workshops in Byron Bay Crystal Castle Welcome to the home of the largest and most beautiful natural crystals in the world. These holidays you can sit in an ancient amethyst cave or stand between two of the tallest crystals on Earth. Wander through the tranquil Shambhala Gardens adorned with sacred statues and towering bamboo. Touch the World Peace Stupa, and join in the daily Peace Experience.

Enjoy breathtaking views, a delicious lunch, and homemade desserts. Enrich your spirit.

Pamper yourself with an essential oil massage in this series of workshops, where you can learn and experience how to support your physical and emotional wellness with the purest and most potent brand of essential oils. Each workshop will give you a general education on how to use essential oils and cover any safety concerns, plus the specific topic of the booked workshop. They will also be offering a choice of three different treatments to be experienced in the class (hand, foot or back application). Workshops include chakra balancing, aroma hand massage, aroma foot massage, aroma back massage, low tox in your home and balancing your hormones. The sessions are relaxing, informative and fun.

Each attendee will also take home a complimentary essential oil.

Discover the jewel of Byron.

Tickets are strictly limited to 6 per session, so book early to avoid disappointment.

www.crystalcastle.com.au

For further information call 0422 232 254.

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Receive a treatment * a free essential oil * Limit of 6 people per class

BYRON BAY WELLNESS WORKSHOPS Thursday 23 January 11AM – 12.30 PM

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Natural & effective cleaning solutions that don't cost a bomb to replace the nasty chemicals

4.30PM – 6PM

AROMA FOOT MASSAGE

We connect as we give, as we share, as we touch - a simple uplifting & relaxing experience for all

Friday 24 January 11AM – 12.30 PM

BALANCING YOUR HORMONES

Address your symptoms & bring calm & balance back into your life no matter what age

4.30PM – 6PM

AROMA BACK MASSAGE

Collection of essential oil applications that address the body systems leaving you rejuvenated

Saturday 25 January 11AM – 12.30 PM

CHAKRA BALANCING

Tune up your body to operate at peak efficiency to promote the best healthy you

Monday 27 January 11AM – 12.30 PM

AROMA FOOT MASSAGE

We connect as we give, as we share, as we touch - a simple uplifting & relaxing experience for all

4.30PM – 6PM

AROMA BACK MASSAGE

We connect as we give, as we share, as we touch - a simple uplifting & relaxing experience for all

Tuesday 28 January 11AM – 12.30 PM

BALANCING YOUR HORMONES

Address your symptoms & bring calm & balance back into your life no matter what age

4.30PM – 6PM

CHAKRA BALANCING

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Thursday 30 January 11AM – 12.30 PM

AROMA FOOT MASSAGE

We connect as we give, as we share, as we touch - a simple uplifting & relaxing experience for all

4.30PM – 6PM

AROMA BACK MASSAGE

We connect as we give, as we share, as we touch - a simple uplifting & relaxing experience for all

Friday 31 January 11AM – 12.30 PM

BALANCING YOUR HORMONES

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AROMA HAND MASSAGE

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Bytes of Byron Urban Archeology Geoff and staff would like to take the opportunity to thank all our valued customers who have shopped at Urban Archeology over the years.

Regretfully Urban Archeology will be closing its doors on January 31 due to end of lease.

End of lease clearance sale!

Everything reduced to clear by the 31 January!

Come see us before we close and grab a bargain!

From all at Urban Archeology... Thank You

35 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby 0427 899 278

Bytes of Byron thanks the Northern Rivers community for helping them reach 10,000 patients and No.1 on Google’s organic search since their opening on Valentines Day in 2014. They constantly research and are dedicated to providing a greener, cleaner experience with biocompatible dental materials and non-toxic oral care products. They use Bio Compatible Straumann Ceramic Implants rather than Titanium, which can cause health problems for some people, and they provide safe mercury removal (SMART) protocol and disposal.

Merging dental and nutritional science through epigenetics they are able to find out your levels of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fungus, virus, bacteria, chemicals, toxic metal and radiation by a simple environmental hair scan that takes thirteen minutes and provides thirty pages of valuable information about the holistic health of your body, as well as what wholefoods are your medicine.

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Become a Leader Want to learn more about Rites of Passage Facilitation? Join their three day Rites of Passage Leadership Training, held over three days and designed for anyone who wants to learn about rites of passage and begin their journey to develop and facilitate truly transformational programs. Their aim is to create masterful transformational facilitators, who will help guide people and groups towards their best.

The training explains the model and methodology of the Rites of Passage Framework and the theory behind transformation, it supports you in adopting the mindset and confidence required to inspire and guide others as they transition from one stage of life to the next.

Summer at Bruns News This summer pop into Bruns News in Brunswick Heads for locally made products and cards. They have a great range of Indigenous artwork, boomerangs, woomeras, stones and didgeridoos made locally and authenticated. Ranging from very modest prices up to larger spectacular paintings, these items make superb gifts.

This leadership training is commonly attended by teachers, outdoor educators, mentors, coaches, social workers, psychologists and parents and is run by Dr Arne Rubinstein, the Founder and CEO of The Rites of Passage Institute, and an expert on rites of passage and adolescent development.

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Linen House Mullumbimby

Locally made jewellery from the Mermaid Collective and Merchants of Venus showcase some of the unique talents from the Shire.

Your one-stop shire shop for on-trend pure linen, with two irresistible new bedroom hues to add to the list: Nimes’ chai, and surf – each up to 40% off.

Their great variety of cards from Marion Liddle and Moonface Maddy offer gorgeous local views that you can share with friends and family.

Discover even more pure linen colour palettes to suit your bedroom aesthetic, from magnet to rose, teal to peach and wine to sangria.

They also stock lots of other interesting stuff such as Panama hats, quality bluetooth speakers and 3D postcards, placemats, jigsaws, and drink bottles all emblazoned with 'Brunswick Heads'. Bruns News and Emporium is more than just a newsagent.

What's more, there is an exhaustive range of pure linen furnishings to shop.

Embrace this rustic and beautifully relaxed style across kitchen and dining and loungewear, as well as decking your bedroom out.

Park Street, Brunswick Heads

Drop in anytime to say hi and view our much-adored Nimes range at 33 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby.

Brunswick Heads Newsagents Specialising in locally produced goods and artwork More than just a Newsagent In Park Street – next to the bakery

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Experience World-class Theatre at NORPA in 2020 NORPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2020 season delivers more of the best national and international productions and NORPA originals, which youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to expect, but things feel different this year. Familiar stories have been reshaped. Ancient stories retold.

New ways of moving explored. And all of it infused with a great spirit of fun and playfulness. Enjoy delicious food by Secret Chef before the show, and stay around afterwards for drinks and music in the courtyard.

Buy three or more shows to become a NORPA subscriber. NORPA subscribers save 20% on ticket prices for all season shows, secure the best seats in the house, and you can share the love by adding tickets for family or friends at the special subscriber price.

See the full 2020 season and buy tickets online at: norpa.org.au Box Office: 1300 066 722

Pippi Lifestyle Pippi Lifestyle will close their doors on 31 Jan, so hurry in to their warehouse (behind the Salvos in Byron's A&I Estate) and take advantage of huge savings now, including amazing timber tables, reduced to just $1320 (were $2200) plus locals receive another ďŹ ve per cent discount on top of that. Time is fast running out to take advantage of their great prices and loads of Bargains â&#x20AC;&#x201C; everything from lights, bedheads, tables and daybeds, to sofas, dog beds, hanging chairs and double hanging chairs and mirrors. All plants + pots reduced to clear.

Limited stock available.

You can also browse their online store at www.pippilifestyle.com Unit 3, 5 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay 0402 139 585 @pippilifestyle

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Learn DIY Skills and Build Pallet Furniture Kick off 2020 with renewed creativity and sustainability with Byron Community College’s Build Pallet Furniture courses. Hugely rewarding and great for the environment, you will be reusing and repurposing pallets to make furniture or household items. Choose from a range of possible projects and take home your own creation at the end of the course while learning diverse DIY skills you can apply to any home carpentry project.

If you want to extend your pallet building skills and continue to upskill on the tools, their advanced course with tutor Sophie Wilksch is for you. You will get more detailed, more complex and more skilled in the fine art of making pallet furniture.

Cabarita Beach Cycles ‘In the past 12 years we have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of the residents of the community from Cabarita Beach and surrounds. As time goes by we are more and more convinced that our decision to open a bike shop, all those years ago, in Cabarita was the right one. We have seen a lot of changes in Cabarita Beach in that time and love it.’

CBC always strive to improve the quality of their bikes and accessories, as well as their workmanship in sales, service, repair.

They have two of the major brands available, and proudly stock Giant and Trek alongside their brand-new over 30-bike fleet of Electra Townies for hire, Trek MTBikes and electric City bikes.

In July 2019 they opened their second store, Murwillumbah Cycles, where you can hire their specialised Stumpjumper dual suspension MTBikes to shred down the upcoming Uki MTBike trails.

2/36 Coast Road, Cabarita 02 6676 1519 cabaritabeachcycles.com.au

Learn together and save. Enrol via phone, or in person, for you and a friend in the same course and receive 25% discount off the full price.

Subsidised fees available.

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Your One Stop Camping Shop Byron Bay Camping and Disposals is your one stop shop for all your camping needs. They stock everything you need such as; tents, sleeping bags, torches and headlamps, chairs, tables, luggage, packing cells, cookware, stoves, dinnerware, water bottles and so much more!

If you are about to head off on a local camping trip, or even a trip around the world, visit the friendly staff at Byron Bay Camping & Disposals, who will assist you in choosing the right gear for your next adventure.

Shop 16 Byron Plaza (next to the old Woolworths Building) 90-96 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 8085 byron-camping.com.au

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The Reginald is the foundation of the Mr Simple collection, their best-selling item year after year. A perfect everyday T-shirt that you’ll love to wear day after day, now re-stocked in your favourite colours to keep you looking fresh all summer long. In-store and online now.

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Balloon Aloft If you’re looking for a new adventure to add to your bucket list this year, then consider a fabulous hot air balloon ride with Balloon Aloft Byron Bay! With daily flights all around the rainbow region, you can marvel at coastal and hinterland delights from a bird’s eye vantage point, drifting in and out of the clouds and treetops.

It’s a great way to celebrate with family, treat your staff, or spend time with your lover.

Sunrise flights are one hour long and include a delicious sit-down breakfast afterwards at the popular Three Blue Ducks restaurant at The Farm.

Jump online at balloonaloftbyronbay.com and make your 2020 dream come true!

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Good Life

How to look 500 when you’re only 45

PASTA FRIDAYS! Mullum has a tasty new Friday dinner option!

Serving up a changing menu of delicious homemade pasta dishes.

Vegan options available.

20 Burringbar St, Mullum Sat, Sun 9am–3pm • Mon–Fri 8.30am–4pm + Friday nights till 8pm! • Fully licensed

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French Mediterranean Deli stocking Marinated Olives & Antipasti, French Cheeses, Cured Meats, Fresh Bread...

Offering Gourmet homemade lunch options: Platters, Sandwiches, Salads... all ages, all tastes :) Mention this ad at your next visit & get 10% off!

Mon to Fri 9am – 4pm 2/29 Brigantine Street / 0431 842 340

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If you’re 45, but look like you’re a couple of hundred years old at least, it might be demoralising having tourists come to gawk at you. Not so for the Macadamia Castle, who turned 45 last weekend and had a bit of a party.

On 11 January, in 1974, what was then called the Knockrow Castle, opened its portcullis. Allan and Joyce Howard had been operating a motel in Ballina, and believed the region needed a tourist attraction during cold or wet weather – when visitors couldn’t spend the day at the beach and would be stuck in hotel rooms.

As a child, Allan had always been fascinated by castles, armour and knights, and so, this is where the inspiration for the castle came from. At that time, the Pacific Highway ran right by the front door, er… the portcullis.

The larger-than-life knight was always a part of Allan’s plan for the attraction, and the six-metre structure was built by local surfboard builder Bob McTavish, using fibreglass sheets, and was installed in 1985.

Other owners of the castle were Patrick Madigan (1989–1996), who introduced the Animal Park, Jerome Hensen (1996–2007) who changed the name to Macadamia Castle and expanded the Animal Park. The fourth and current owner, Tony Gilding, has been operating the Macadamia Castle since 2007.

‘A few months after taking over the Castle, it became obvious to me that this is not just another business. In fact, I do not consider myself an owner, but rather a custodian for future generations. The Macadamia Castle is

Early snap of The Knockrow Castle and a more recent photo above.

an important community asset, and an absolute joy. But also a serious responsibility,’ said Tony, who with a view

towards changing times has installed electric car charging stations in the carpark of the Castle.

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Barrio has reopened Barrio Eatery & Bar is now back open to the public for breakfast and lunch, and will be trading once again in evening hours by February 2020.

Start your day with St Ali coffee and Barrio’s classic DIY bowls: nourish or bircher museli with all

the toppings; delve into a hearty Argentinian mince on toast with fried egg; or indulge in our selection of Bread Social pastries.

Barrio’s colourful salads change daily and will fill the counter alongside Barrio’s famous empanadas, fun and inventive sandwich

creations, schnitzel burgers with jalapeno lime sauce, veggie burgers with eggplant bingal, and many more delights to devour with friends.

‘Considering we have had Christmas and New Year holidays in the middle of this incident, we are amazed at how quickly and efficiently the tradies have pulled this together. Thanks to our loyal customers who have continued to visit the coffee cart daily and those who will be back once we are open for all-day dining. We’ve missed you and can’t wait to hear what you have been up to over the holidays’ – Dan Wyllie.

Barrio Eatery & Bar closed due to fire damage after an ember got into the extraction fan in mid December 2019.

Good Taste

Eating Out Guide BYRON BAY

BALLINA

Wharf Bar & Restaurant

EVERY MONDAY

Dine in and take away www.wharfbarballina.com.au

1 Bay Lane, Byron Bay 6685 6402

HALF PRICE PIZZA

Ballina FB/Insta: wharfbarballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259

Success Thai

BANGALOW

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

BILLINUDGEL

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GREEN ROOM

Bar & Dining in the BEACH HOTEL Tuesday – Sunday From 4pm till late

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!

BRUNSWICK HEADS

cadeau

Bar & Restaurant 2/26 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads 6685 1111

OPENING HOURS Wednesday to Sunday 5pm – 10pm Closed Monday & Tuesday APERITIVO HOUR Had enough of the beach? Dust the sand off your feet and join us for our daily apéro from 5pm – 6pm www.cadeaurestaurant.com.au

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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 www.stelmodining.com

Byron Bay Olive Company

Proudly all local $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

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.

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

The Byron Bay Olive Company is based at the start of the Industrial estate.

From our kitchen ‘La Cuisine’ we produce the tastiest 2/29 Brigantine St marinated olives, sweet garlic and tapenades according Industrial Estate Open Mon–Sat/9am–4pm to our French family’s recipes. We also offer a range of the best sandwiches in the bay, gourmet cheeses and 0431 842 340 surprising add-ons to liven up your platters! byronbayolivescompany.com

Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

OPEN - 7 days Breakfast & Lunch Dinner Tuesday to Saturday All day menus, licensed bar DINE AT DUSK 2 Course $40, 3 Course $50 – seated by 5.30pm only Happy hour AFTERNOONS 4–6pm daily $12 Cocktails, $7 beers, $8 wines, $13 Moet Live acoustic music – Fridays 6pm

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Loft Byron Bay

Book online: loftbyronbay.com.au @loftbyronbay

18–20 Marvell Street, Byron Bay 6685 6202 0419 217 144 www.ourtablebyronbay.com.au

Treehouse on Belongil

Handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients.

Naturally Better!

Open Tuesday–Saturday 12 noon – 5pm 7, 4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay 8646 4901

Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas.

25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452

No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.

GIN MAKING AND COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS

- book online. Gin Making Gift Vouchers available.

LORDBYRON.COM.AU LordByronDistillery

Bay Pho

Pho Beef Noodle Soups, Special Lunch Stir-fries and Vermicelli Noodles

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

Winter Trading Hours Lunch – Monday to Friday - 10.30am – 2pm Dinner – Monday to Saturday - 5pm – 9pm

Phone orders welcome 6680 9223 FB phointhebay

Fishheads

Modern Australian Cuisine with a heavy influence of local sustainable produce.

Open: Tuesday–Friday 3–8pm Saturday 2–8.30pm Sunday 3–7pm 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

The Italian Byron Bay

Traditional Vietnamese Foods

Located in Woolies Carpark Shop 6/90–96 Jonson St Byron Bay

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

GREAT SUMMER MENU

Indulge in one of our new creations!

Byron Bay

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.

1 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 7632

Enjoy! The Fishheads Family

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No Bones

HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 5–6PM

Vegan bar and kitchen.

Open every day from 5pm.

11 Fletcher Street 6680 7418 @nobonesbyronbay www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au

Eat in or take out.

Shop 12A, 3 Clifford St, Suffolk Park 0448 077 401 www.chupacabra.com.au @chupabyron

Our Table Byron Bay

CELLAR DOOR – TASTINGS & TOURS

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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.

4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 9183

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MULLUMBIMBY

Yaman Mullumbimby

$12 Cocktails – lychee mojito, margarita, kokoro no tomo $6 beers and $8 wines Group bookings and special events up to 100 pax please email us at nobonesbyronbay@gmail.com

62 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby 6684 3778 www.yamanmullumbimby.com.au

Open 7 days.

Mon–Wed: 9am–8pm Thu–Sun: 9am–8.30pm

Authentic Mexican in a relaxed, fresh and bright atmosphere.

This is slow ‘fast food’ with all produce sourced locally.

Mexican blend Moonshine coffee by day, margaritas by night, TACOS all day long!

Family friendly and specials each night.

Coffee: 7am – 11.30am Dinner: 5pm – 9pm Saturday Lunch: 11.30am – 3pm Open Mon – Sat: Closed Sundays

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

Byron Bay Deli 6/25–27 Lawson Street 6680 8700 Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm

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

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

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

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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

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on

facebook.com/byron.legendpizza Scan code for our menu!

BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992

Societa Bistro

Located in Mullum Ex-Services Club

58 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2533 www.societabistro.com

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

Son of a Taco @ Mullumbimby Bowlo

SONOFATACO son_of_a_Taco

Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day.

Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations.

Dine-in, Takeaway and BYO Vegan & Gluten-Free friendly Special Edition Humus Plate every Wednesday.

Open later on Fridays for happy hour!

Coming soon: Pasta Fridays!

Soon for Friday nights: we will be serving up homemade paste with an ever changing menu and vegan options.

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.

The place to go for a relaxed, delicious meal, with a varied menu offering quality dishes made from local ingredients, as well as creative Italian specials.

Tuesday – 2 for 1 shnitzel night Thursday – kids eat free Saturday – pasta and salad buffet $17 Sunday – Sunday roast $17

Authentic Mexican food for the whole family.

Now doing take away.

Follow us on Social Media to get special promotions Open Thursday to Sunday 5pm to 9pm

NEWRYBAR

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

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

Visit and experience authentic atmosphere and culture.

Tacos, Nachos, Burritos, Gorditas and more.

Mullumbimby 6684 2209

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Make your rental space stand out and instantly attract more bookings and earn more income!

With a first class BA Hons degree, specialising in Architectural Photography, Jonathan Miller at J Miller Photography has over 15 years of architectural and interior photography experience for magazines, architects, developers and real estate agents and is a previous winner of Architectural Photographer of the Year. With a friendly hands-on approach, he’s dedicated to working with you to tell the story of your space, by including details and surrounds using natural light to showcase your project.

Chances are that you have spent a great deal of time (and money) getting all those finishing touches right. By viewing the photos as they are taken, beamed to an iPad, you are able to ensure that you get the images you want in real-time.

Real estate photography listings

A picture may be worth a thousand words but now, it also may be worth lots of extra return from your rental property often fail to reveal the cosy feel and atmosphere of a home as they lack the editorial styling that you would see in a glossy magazine.

Photographers can rely on bashing the flash to artificially light a space as it’s quick and convenient for them.

However, by taking more time and listening to your ideas, the end results will have honesty, integrity and that true ‘wow’ factor that will help fill up both your diary and your bank account.

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1 Tongarra Drive, Ocean Shores This custom-built timber home has character and individuality. A grand formal entry, magnificent ocean views from decks in three directions, master retreat, 5 metre cathedral ceilings and generous dimensions make this home stand out from the crowd.

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Privately set and perfectly elevated, this stylish, brand new duplex offers modern coastal living at its very best. It certainly has the wow factor!

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This beautiful property is the epitome of style and practicality offering privacy within its mature gardens, huge northerly views to the Nightcap Ranges and within easy walking distance to Lismore’s lively CBD, schools, university, cultural centres and sports facilities.

• Master built studio accessed via a magnificent Blackbu staircase • Stunning landscaped gardens including a large formal front fountain and rear water feature • Located in a discreet and privileged position, this residence offers the feeling of privacy, serenity, space and nature, without the work required of acres of land • Recently renovated, beautifully appointed bathrooms and laundry • Cafes, restaurants, Olympic pool, airport, schools, hospitals, galleries, performing arts, music conservatorium and university all within 5 minutes

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac this easy-living family home is positioned on a 632sqm sun-drenched, north east block. Once inside the home you are greeted with an open inviting space, this design is perfect for a growing family or a couple. Located just footsteps away to a world-class golf course. What an awesome place to live!

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Timber floors, superb high-end finishes and a contemporary colour pale e have been used throughout, showcasing the property’s abundance of natural light.

• Oversized master with ensuite and walk-in robe • Spacious media room, could convert to 4th bedroom • Kitchen with stone benchtops, bosch appliances & Butler’s pantry • Alfresco entertaining terrace • Fully fenced and landscaped • Double auto garage with space for storage/workshop

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Rarely do properties become available in such close proximity to the town centre, with so much charm and history, with business zoning, and still within an affordable price range. Introducing this old darling, circa 1890’s, of solid hardwood construction and in the ultimate business or residential location in the heart of Lismore’s thriving CBD. • Business zoning perfect for café, restaurant, hairdresser, accountants etc • Lounge that flows out to a huge new covered deck • Modern kitchen with quality appliances • Reverse cycle air conditioning • Rear laneway access to the large yard • Walk to CBD shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes

20 River Street, New Brighton 46 Narooma Drive, Ocean Shores 32 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores

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The 19th hole, a place to relax after a hard day on the course.

This ex golf course club house once was home to many a golfing legend. The building is a well known landmark as you drive along the M1 at Sleepy Hollow and lends itself to a multitude of uses, limited only by the imagination.

The property, consisting of 41 ha (Approx 100 acres) of predominately natural coastal hardwood forest along with rainforest specimens on the southern slopes and gullies. These covered hillsides give way to gently sloping pastures and Sheens creek meandering through the flats.

An internal road network connects the hill tops where there are panoramic ocean views to Byron Bay and an ideal building location for those wishing to build an exclusive and private residence. (STCA) Price guide $2,150,000

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• Master with large bright ensuite • Generous lounge/dining looking out to landscaped garden • Paved entertaining area in back yard • Open-plan kitchen with modern stove & dishwasher • Landscaped gardens complete with veggie patch and fruit trees • High windows capture the breezes and create light filled rooms • 2 space carport with garden shed

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Auctions Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/Murwillumbah

• 15 Reynolds St, Murwillumbah. Sat 10am

Built in 1908 this beautiful example of Edwardian architecture steeped in local history is one of the most beautiful period homes in the region. The architectural integrity of the house has been preserved and it retains all of its original character and grace. There are four generous bedrooms, the most generous featuring an ensuite, two fireplaces, original safe and built-in robe. The quality and craftsmanship built into the home is amazing. Coveted local red cedar was used extensively throughout the home (hence the name), including all doors, windows, cabinetry, and decorative features. There are ornate pressed-metal ceilings to die for, a total of four fireplaces, and timber floors in every room. Gorgeous Art Nouveau leadlight windows and panels also feature around the home. Register your interest for this rare property. Agent declares interest.

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

Dream Coastal Acreage Retreat Stylish Classic Elevated Cottage ‘Salem’- 1897 175 The Pocket Road, Billinudgel 77 Riverview Street, Murwillumbah 60 Hillcrest Drive, Tintenbar $885,000 – $965,000 $500,000 – $540,000 $1490,000 to $ 1,590,000 4 2 4 3 1 1 4 2 2

Are you an owner builder, investor or someone who loves a project?

This picturesque coastal acreage is a blank canvas, presenting the perfect opportunity for you to bring your own ideas and add value by finishing the dream.

Set on the outskirts of the relaxed north coast village of Billinudgel, the land comprises 7.2 acres/2.92 hectares of predominantly level grazing land and is partially fenced. There’s a Colorbond shed, spring-fed dam and power is available on the property.

The Queenslander style home with French doors leading to the wraparound verandah, has been completed to lock-up stage with the internal fit-out required for completion.

Under current owners, plans were DA approved, construction certificate was issued and building commenced.

Building then ceased 15 years ago and the property is now reluctantly being offered for sale, so the new owner can complete the vision for this incredible property.

By Appointment Open: Contact: Julie-Ann Manahan - 0411 081 118 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads

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Capturing all the warmth and charm of yesteryear, this lovingly maintained weatherboard cottage offers a relaxing haven from today’s fast-paced world.

Approximately 100 years old, the elevated home showcases the perfect blend of character and style, with beautiful original features such as polished timber floorboards, high ceilings, French doors and gorgeous bay window in master bedroom.

The spacious, covered rear deck is the ideal place to relax and chat with friends while taking in the leafy bushland outlook.

Situated close to Murwillumbah High School and Primary School and the Murwillumbah CBD, the location is hard to beat. You’re also just 28 minutes to the Gold Coast Airport and less than 30 minutes to your choice of beautiful Tweed Coast beaches.

Open: By appointment only Contact: Jason Dittmar - 0477 222 452 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads

‘Salem’ – Hebrew for peace. A gorgeous old homestead and dairy bails on a beautiful and manageable two acres.

Over 120 years old and getting more alluring with age. The house, along with the large c1906 dairy, retains all the features and character of its time and it stands as a magnificent snapshot of yesteryear. Original sash windows, French doors opening onto bull-nose verandahs, teak lined 11 foot ceilings and walls, classic Federation internal archway and timber floors with a patina that only 120 years of use can give you. The property was the home of the first mayor of the newly formed Tintenbar Shire – Captain William Harold Fredericks. He and his wife Ama Isobel Fredericks built the home in 1897, primarily from eastern Teak which was harvested and milled on the original 185 acre farm. The owners have already bought in South Australia and committed to the big move.

Inspect: By appointment Contact: Gary Brazenor – 0423 777 237 Todd Buckland – 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate

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SURF’S UP FOR BYRON SURF FEST

James McMillan is the Festival Director of the Byron Surf Festival. Now in its tenth year, the festival has paddled out to the Byron Brewery.

The Echo spoke with James about what’s in store.

Why have you moved to the Byron Brewery?

Well, they do have really good beer and quality food. Also their venue offers all the space opportunities that BBSF needs (besides the beach) including the cinema, band room, exhibition walls, markets area, and a spacious room for special events during the day. And it does not matter if it rains – which is just so great. I hope it rains so I can laugh out loud and not (nearly) cry like last year.

Tell me how things have changed for the festival now you are in your 10th year?

What has changed is how I understand a culture… the social behaviour and manifestations of a particular group. It’s huge.

I have always wanted BBSF to nurture and

share with people the surf culture that I fell further into while writing my book Blue Yonder, in 2002. It’s not just about riding waves and making surfboards, although the inspiration for all creative manifestations and pursuits within the culture, that we share through BBSF, could certainly be linked to those acts.

What is it about surf culture that aligns with Byron and your festival?

Byron is no doubt one of, if not the, hub of surf culture in Australia. There are others for sure, like Coolangatta and Torquay, but Byron Bay brings so many aspects of it all together. It’s a total melting pot of creativity, springing from surf lords, surf bums, rich dudes, legendary and first time board-shapers, start-up and established surf brands, learners and pro’s, and all these people potentially surfing the same waves and having a beer at the same pub… seems anything could be possible if you time it right, or just get lucky. Dreams are possible here.

How do you try and innovate and change the program each year? What are some of the unique events?

I create all the events based on my experiences in life and what I feel would be fun or interesting to share with people. The ideas will come at random times. I might be in the jungle in Java, or about to bight into a vegemite sandwich, and boom, a few things that I have previously thought of will all line up and then I’ll attempt to engineer that into something tangible and hopefully achievable. My thing with creativity is that I’m naïve enough to think a small idea (in reality a big idea) is totally achievable, so after I’ve run it by my wife and

sons, I’ll put it in place, and then pull out all stops to achieve it. We have a unique event this year called Wategos Wizards a logging comp for Blokes and Mermaids, and also the WaterPeople live podcast will be something to see. During Sunday’s Freestyle & Stoke Surf Sessions the Yin/Yang (surfing couples on one wave, Cosmic Crafting, Mermaids, and Gliders events are definitely unique. I feel that everything abou BBSF is unique in its own right, and very rarely are any events repeated in the same way or with the same people.

How do you minimise your event footprint? Do you have ocean conservation as a key theme?

Our event footprint is minimised in a few ways.

We advertise 80% via digital. We use local suppliers for merch’ and any print, and this year 75% of our events are in the one venue.

A big thing for BBSF has always been about education. We care a lot about the ocean, and that is why the main policy we push is No Single Use Plastics, and when you have 150 market vendors who have to abide by this, we feel it does have an impact, and in a few ways… suppliers and vendors either have to change how they do things in their business, or they don’t get in. When a brand applies online via the BBSF website they get this message; Fair trade, ethical, recyclable, re-usable and environmentally friendly and/or sustainable products and services will receive priority… which basically means that if you don’t do any of those things, you most likely will not be accepted.

Is there anything about this upcoming event that you want people to know?

I want people to know everything that’s on and everyone who’s coming, so I personally put a lot of effort into putting all our events and guests clearly on the BBSF website. It’s a challenge to put out so much information in the short amount of time that you might get people’s attention, so the website is where it’s all at for casually taking it in and scheduling what you want to do and who you want to see. We have worked hard this year on bringing more live music and more surfing to the festival, so as well as our popular Freestyle & Stoke Surf Sessions on the Sunday, we have the first ever BBSF Surf comp on the Saturday. For live music we have worked with the brewery to bring some mega favourite surf rock acts like Goons of Doom, popular singer/ songwriter Didirri and the fast-growing-inpopularity psych-rockers Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. Those three nights are no doubt going to be massive.

Do you have to be a surfer to get into the BBSF? What should we expect for the Byron Surf Festival?

No you totally don’t have to be a surfer. BBSF is an all-inclusive festival… all welcome!

People come to have fun, learn, participate, and to connect with the culture of surfing, and also to see some of the most prolific and popular brands and creators of surf culture.

If you’re not a surfer you might be inspired and think about giving the shred a go after the festival. Surfing is the secret, but the secret’s out. Come and have some fun!

Byron Surf Festival is at the Byron Brewery, 14–16 Feb. For tix and info go to byronbaysurffestival.com.au

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CLOSE TO HOME This week, my family was victim to a home invasion. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not anything you can be emotionally prepared for. We are changed forever. When strangers attack you unexpectedly in your home, because you are in your safe space â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the trauma is incomprehensible. This was our sanctuary. If you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t safe in your home, then where are you safe?

Afterwards there is only exile, the home that once held you is forever gone.

This is how it happened. We were at dinner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; laughing around the table â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when they came in. Sunday night is our favourite time to chat and share a laugh. The kids were squabbling over the last few roast potatoes when they busted in. A group of black men. They entered our house through the open door. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t knock. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask to be invited in. They just came in â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like our place was theirs. We froze. The winner of the last potato dropped it.

It was like we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even there. Like we were no longer flesh and blood, just ghosts that they moved through.

They started looking around our house, taking things that they found of interest, smashing things they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Things that were precious to us like our photos, like my favourite tea-pot, a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s painting. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak English. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what they spoke. It was a tongue unlike any weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ever heard. They were talking, and pointing, and saying things to each other, and, talking about us, but we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work it out. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to know what they were saying though to know that we were in danger. My kids were crying. The youngest started screaming. This irritated one of the men who raised his hand to hit her. She became silent. We all became silent. We were in shock.

How could a quiet Sunday dinner go so horribly wrong?

Should we have seen it coming? Should we have locked our door? Should we have fought back harder? We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out why strangers would do this. Surely they had children and homes of their own? Why would someone invade a home at dinnertime to terrorise an ordinary family? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not wealthy. In fact we rarely lock our home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always had this sense that we were protected, and to be honest, it was hard to see what someone might want to take. So what had they come to take? What did they want â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and when would they leave?

After an hour of watching them loot our fridge, empty our wine racks and pantry we realised â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to leave! They had found their way to the lounge and started flicking through selections on Netflix. The man I assumed was the leader, had found my underwear and was parading around in it to the amusement of the rest of the group.

It was clear they were planning on staying. Our things were no longer our things. They had come to take our home. We were huddled in the corner of our kitchen, still hoping, by some sort of miracle, that they would lose interest and leave. But they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. More men turned up.

These ones were carrying bags and personal belongings.

We watched in disbelief as they moved into our bedrooms.

We tried to fight, but they had guns. We had no weapons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because we were at home. Our house was full of black men. We hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen any black women â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we wondered if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be arriving later!? It made me nervous to be in the company of all those men with no women. The women did arrive later.

Soon there was no room for us in the house. We were pushed outside into the backyard. Our beautiful home was lost on Sunday. We live in the shed now. We watched from the shed as more people arrived. Something was happening. They were putting up balloonsâ&#x20AC;Ś they were celebrating! They were having a party to celebrate their beautiful new home! We watched â&#x20AC;&#x201C; incredulous. How does someone just come in and take your home? How could the long years of our story be so swiftly erased? Why had no one come to our aid? What would become of us?

There was a knock at our door. It was one of the men from the house. He seemed to think it was wrong for us to bring up our children in a shed. So he took them too.

Happy Australia Day.

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Sunday Safari has had its finger on the pulse, and been contributing to Byron Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment needs for over eight years now. In that time, they have brought some seriously huge names to our seaside hamlet. A roll call of past artists sounds more like a Coachella line up than a list of artists who have played in our little town.

Who remembers seeing Flume, Rufus Du Sol, Bloc Party, Foals, Hayden James, Flight Facilities, DJ Snake, MK, Tiga, Jack River or Patrick Topping at the Beach Hotel or Buddha Bar? You can catch the MVMT summer series every Sunday at the Beach Hotel from 7pm. So far this summer MVMT has hosted the likes of Illyus & Barrientos, Mat.Joe, George Smeddles, and Torren Foot. With a plethora of artists to be announced before Easter, MVMT has your weekly dose of house and techno covered.

If you want to catch Northeast Party House, Seaside & Brave Gulf this Friday at the Beach Hotel, then you had better get in fast, as tickets are nearly sold out. Australia Day evening sees Crooked Colours, and Sunday Safari taking control of the Beach Hotel for a summer soirĂŠe.

Early bird tickets have sold out. Tickets for both shows are available from sundaysafari.com.au

GAL LEG SPURS The protagonist heads west in the hope of earning a pair of Gal Leg Spurs.

It was every cowboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream to purchase a pair of Gal Leg Spurs at the end of the drive. In fact, it was his holy grail. But things didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always go the way they were planned; things always got in the way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like gambling, whiskey and Miss Kittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House of Ill Repute.

Gal Leg Spurs is a song by Jimmy Willing and Davey Bob Ramsey, with Double Bass by Nirvana Glassey, and Drums by Clancy Robinson.

Jimmy Willing & The Real Gone Hick-Ups release their new single with special guests Abbie Cardwell, and Sophiella & The Handsome Husbands, 6pm Saturday 25 Jan at the Billinudgel Hotel. $10 entry.

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▶ LIVE MUSIC CONTINUED A TWO PARCEL WARM UP Brothers Kerry and Clifford (of the band, Parcels) bring fearless groovy selections to the speakers at Warm Up, at the Rock & Roll Cafe in Mullumbimby, on Saturday.

Having grown up in Newrybar, in a disused milking shed, the isolation of their blissful youth was marked with a sense of yearning for sonic worlds beyond their idyllic penitentiary.

With starmarked retinas, Kerry’s journey of self-discovery around Germany, Scandinavia and the United States, as part of Parcels, sharpened this yearning into an inherent understanding of technology, performance and groove wellbeyond his years.

Meanwhile Clifford’s journey was one of sea-change, marked by constructing a music studio in the basement of a beach shack in Brunswick Heads. A deepest of calming presences was instilled from a life in-sync with nature’s tidal movements, and when Kerry returned, a fierce collaboration was born.

Entry is by donation of an item of canned food. These will be donated to Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Saturday 25 January, 5–11pm at Rock & Roll Coffee Company in Mullumbimby.

Warm Up laneway party is a great way of helping the local Neighbourhood Centre with a food-drive, while having a great time dancing.

BIG MAN OF UKE Stukulele has hit the road strumming already, with a swag of ukulele workshops from Brisbane to Yamba. Stu will be leading the Australia Day Sing Along again in the Housie Tent at Bannister Park, Brunswick Heads, from 7am on Australia Day. The first Mullum Uke Night is on Thursday 30 January, from 6.30pm back at the Ex-Services club for a general night of fun – keeping it simple for beginners.

Next is Hawaii Night – at Ballina RSL, Thursday 13 February, 7pm – which will be lead by Stu’s hapa-haole trio Aloha Baby.

Learn to Hula with dancers from the Gold Coast Hula Dance School.

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THE KILLEEN FACTOR

Gretel Killeen has been a media personality for the past few decades, most know her as the host of Big Brother, and now as a featured host on Sunrise, but there are some things you don’t know about her; like how she launched her stand up comedy career by accident when reading one of her serious poems aloud. She’s written and directed a documentary on AIDS afflicted orphans in Zambia – and she’s never had a 9–5 job! Gretel calls herself an ‘opinion for hire’, and thank the lord, unlike the plethora of right-wing voices, Gretel’s is an intelligent voice of reason.

She’s coming to our region to present her hour-long one woman show, and she teams up with Mandy Nolan the following day for Speak Up – a workshop on raising your voice, and activism.

Gretel spoke with The Echo.

As a woman in the media, have you always felt that you could speak out?

I doubt anyone always feel that they can say what they want, whether in the media, their work or their social life. But for many women my age, I think the biggest restriction to speaking out in the workplace, socially or at home has been the unconscious silencing we absorbed while growing up. Society advocated for men in our vulnerable growing-up years, and our voices weren’t lauded as theirs were. A lot of us didn’t really think we had permission to speak out, and unfortunately, some women, and some men, still believe this.

What have been the consequences for you as someone with strong opinions?

The most astounding result of having strong opinions has been the support I’ve received from people in every walk of life. Many tell me that they share similar views but didn’t have the platform or ability to express them, and therefore insist that I keep speaking out. This is both heart-warming and a big responsibility, and ironically, I’m not sure how I feel about that.

Do you feel that you are mellowing with age or getting more passionate?

I am both mellowing and getting more passionate. I think I would describe it as focused.

What really gets your goat?

Any unquestioning absorption of information, and the lack of critical thinking.

What are the biggest threats do you think to us making the changes we need, to deal with climate change?

Fear, laziness, and excuses based on financial returns and lack of imagination.

Why are there so few female leaders in politics and across industry? Are we ready for their voices?

I don’t know why there are so few female leaders. I honestly don’t. But I do know that a lot of women are scared of their own power, and scared that they’ll be ostracised if they express that power.

As a woman in the media how do you experience the ‘beauty culture’ that often minimises a woman’s value? Is it changing?

When I started in media, the women on TV were largely judged on their appearance. Actually women in general were. Nowadays I think producers and audiences are increasingly valuing women’s minds, perspectives and power… all of which make us more beautiful!

What should we expect from an hour with Gretel Killeen?

It’ll be like time spent with a really good friend who is funny and wise and guru-like (and also a bit bloody full of herself.)

In keeping with their commitment to continue conversations with disruptive, dangerous women, The Country Witches Association presents Gretel Killeen at the Brew House Theatre in Byron on Saturday 1 February, 5pm & 7pm, and in the Speak Up workshop on Sunday 2 February 9am–1pm.

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SURVIVAL DAY LAUNCH OF A VERY IMPORTANT PROJECT On 26 January, 2020 (Survival Day), the 2020 People Power Campaign will be launched online to help raise funds for a very important independent documentary titled, Luku Ngarra; Our Law Since Before Time Began.

This documentary will capture the life and vision of Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra, a senior Yolngu elder of the Dhurilli nation of Northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, who has spent the last 50 years of his life as a civil rights activist for Indigenous Australians. Like his own heroes, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, Dr Gondarra has a profound gift for speaking about bigger picture issues and of the beauty of humanity, while shedding light on grave injustices. With his gentle power, he sets the record straight on Yolngu law and culture, which many anthropologists and historians have not been accurate in documenting. Significantly, he speaks in awe of Yolngu women and of their highly revered role in their law and culture, which is deeply complex and refined, and that has held their society in cohesion; and in balance with the natural environment since before time began.

Dr Gondarra’s voice is best known from the documentary Our Generation, which revealed the shocking human rights violations of the NT Intervention, and which won Best Campaign Film at the London International Documentary Festival 2011. Ten years after Our Generation, Director Sinem Saban and Dr Gondarra join forces once again in Luku Ngarra.

Dr Gondarra’s dream for this film is to present the need for diplomatic dialogue with the Australian Government around a treaty with First Nations peoples, with the intention of correcting the wrongs of Australia’s colonial history and paving the road toward justice and empowerment for his people. Ms. Saban’s dream is to make an inspiring documentary that will uphold Dr Gondarra’s legacy, as well as to create more truth-telling educational resources for classrooms, loungerooms and beyond.

Luku Ngarra is an independent production, with around half of the footage already filmed in 2019, and thus-far self-funded by Ms Saban and the Arnhem Land Progress Association (ALPA). A total of $400,000 is needed to complete filming in Arnhem Land, as well as to cover the post-production costs; which is when award-winning editor Tania Nehme (10 Canoes, Charlie’s Country) will weave her magic to help tell the story.

The 2020 People Power campaign will ask supporters to donate a minimum of $20 on the People Power Campaign site: https://www.gofundme.com/f/2020-People-Power

It’s about time! With the ongoing success of its signature show, The Cheeky Cabaret, it was inevitable that the team behind the Brunswick Picture House would put together its very first all-burlesque show… so get ready for the very first Bruns Does Burlesque show!

Featuring some of Australia’s hottest contemporary burlesque artists… with a very special twist – as only the Brunswick Picture House can do.

Sexy, sassy, stunning and innovative, the cast of Bruns Does Burlesque is truly representative of the breathtaking beauty the world of burlesque performance can bring, right here in Brunswick Heads.

Starring Imogen Kelly – Australia’s first lady of striptease, who is not only renowned as Australia’s Queen of Burlesque, but also crowned World Queen of Burlesque in 2012 (Burlesque Hall of Fame, Las Vegas).

Imogen has performed in The Sydney Opera House several times in the grand operas as well as directing or performing several shows in The Opera House Studio (The Studio launch, Sleepless Beauty, Music for The Eyes, Close you Little Eyes, La Soiree and Club Swizzle).

Imogen Kelly has headlined at The New York Burlesque Festival and The Burlesque Hall of Fame three times, The Noumea Burlesque Festival, Helsinki Burlesque Festival, the New Orleans, Dallas, Austin, Toronto, Hamburg, Berlin and Australian Burlesque Festivals.

In 2008 Sydney Festival shut down the city to see Imogen Kelly and her husband wed in a public ceremony before thousands of people. The following year she was a featured artist in Festival First Night’s opening night concert in Hyde Park.

Imogen is a passionate Breast Cancer campaigner and is about to launch her own campaign – Dukes Up – in conjunction with the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Newtown.

Imogen has been keeping a tally of the number of people who have seen her undress and vows that when it reaches one million, she will retire. Until such a time Imogen Kelly will continue to provide provocative whoopee, and set the world ablaze with her outrageous characters.

The night also features Imaan Hadchiti, Australia’s biggest new thing in comedy as the host! Saturday 25 January at 7pm. Tix from brunswickpicturehouse.com

SMASHED! Smash Parade is a circus, cabaret, absurdist, world-funk mash-up! A supreme line-up of contemporary circus, physical theatre artists and musicians, all smashed together and served up in a twisted cut-up concoction. Part gig, part improv theatre, part circus, with a slice of psychedelia.

Smash Parade features the incredible sounds of musicians Ben Walsh, Shenzo Gregorio and Matthew Ottignon: three award-winning, international musicians and performers who will set a score of world funk grooves and cinematic sounds. Pair this with the awesome physical artistry of David Carberry, along with a select pick of circus artists, from the likes of Circa, Gravity & Other Myths, Company 2, and 360 All Stars – including Alice Muntz, Alicia Maccarone and Rhys Miller.

This is mash-up, improv, underground circus and live music at its finest. Bringing roots circus and cabaret back to the Northern Rivers – and a unique opportunity to see this amazing collection of internationally acclaimed artists together in one room – in Smash Parade’s world premiere at the Brunswick Picture House, Friday at 7pm.

Tix are $30/35 at brunswickpicturehouse.com

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As the Sun joins Mercury, and January’s new moon in Aquarius, we wish Happy Birthdays to our futureminded, free-thinking, humanitarian and determined Aquirkians…

GIVING SHORTS THE FLICK Highlights of our Byron All Shorts finalists for 2020 includes the heart warming ‘Wine Lake’ written by and starring Brunswick Heads resident Ailis Logan, which had its Australian premiere in competition at Flickerfest Bondi and The Men That Come by Broken Head resident Clare Sladden which also featured in our Australian competition in Bondi. Other highlights include the touching and positive documentary Limitless from local Mullumbimby production company We Are Explorers and the visually stunning and insightful short The Nightside by Bangalow Resident Sophie Hexter. All are NSW premieres.

Finalist are: Bob, Daryl, Finding Home, Home, Limitless, Manus, My Life To A Tee , The Nightside, Roulette, The Men That Come, Welcome To The Machine and Wine Lake.

Mullum Flickerfest at the Mullum Civic Hall | Thur 30 Jan – Sat 1 Feb 2020. Byron All Shorts, Sat 1 Feb 4pm. flickerfest.com.au

TRIP OF COMPASSION Don’t miss the Byron Bay screening of Trip of Compassion, Saturday 7 March at 8pm at Byron Theatre, followed by a Q&A panel and conversation. The film is a critically acclaimed Israeli documentary on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and follows patients participating in clinical trials. As the first feature documentary to show footage from within psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions, it offers a fascinating and rare insight into this groundbreaking treatment.

This special event will hold enormous interest for many in the progressive Byron Bay community. Stay tuned for more info next week! Tix from byroncentre.com.au

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BAD BOYS FOR LIFE – MOVIE REVIEW See the return of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys for Life, the third film in the movie franchise, the first being released back in 1995 and the second in 2003.

Mike Lowry (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) are called back into action when an assassin is eliminating certain people across the world, some of whom are personal to Mike and Marcus – so off they go, guns blazing.

With a change of director from Michael Bay to Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the action scenes (which make up most of the movie) seem more coherent and well-rounded than the previous two films.

If you’re walking into the cinema to see Will Smith and Martin Lawrence back on screen as the Bad Boys – kicking arse and telling jokes, then this film will completely satisfy you. But just as a regular action-movie fan, with no connection to the first two films, you could still enjoy this movie.

This is especially true if you compare it with the first two films. In this one, the villains have more depth, the jokes are funnier, and the way the story is told and the movie production are all notably much more sophisticated.

With that said, it is still completely over-the-top with action in true Bad Boys style, and still far from being a ‘good’ movie – but it is definitely the best in the franchise, and is an easy watch for any action-movie fan.

ARIES: Still dancing with disturbing circumstances, which, be honest, you always knew were coming?

Money and security issues rearrange themselves as Uranus moves forward, and this week’s unusual hook-ups could bring surprise delights, because as recently departed Aries Ram Dass observed: Our plans never turn out as tasty as reality.

TAURUS: With astral energy streaming into your work zone, this is an auspicious week for new beginnings – but think measured steps.

Though Mars might have you raring to go, let Venus be your guide. Read the room before you speak, don’t push, allow natural gravity to take its course.

GEMINI: While impatient Mars makes it easy to assume or overshare this week, it’s worthwhile checking that others are actually on the same page.

Yes, there’s a lot of luminary ideas percolating for major change and momentous enterprises – but also solid indications for thoroughly researching their viability before leaping in.

CANCER: Celestial emphasis moving into the sign of not doing things the same-old way is attracting you to people who make you grow, ready or not.

Meaning, this is an excellent week to experiment with variations to daily routines, try different approaches, visit new places, smile at new faces.

LEO: As the year’s preferences and priorities shift, a powerful Jupiter/ Saturn/Pluto conjunction advises refining your must-do, must-have list. Have you somehow become a prisoner of possessions? This week’s new-start new moon could offer unexpected insights into the wisdom of liberating yourself and some ways to do it.

VIRGO: Uranian changes and unsettling surprises can make calm and collected somewhat hard to maintain this week, during which, it’s best to be reticent about offering unsolicited advice. Much more productive to focus on dealing with your own piece of life’s puzzle, while taking regular rests and recreational breaks.

LIBRA: This week’s push-pull dynamic has Mars agitating and Venus wanting to take it easy, while in the bigger picture Saturn streamlines as Jupiter naturally expands.

With so much going on you’ll need to stay grounded; letting go an issue you thought was important could help to feel more relaxed and stable.

SCORPIO: If this week’s volcanic emotions erupt into uncomfortable confrontations, which could send even your controlled self towards the ballistic end of the spectrum, direct your energy towards home, your besties and the things you love. Look for people whose skills synch with yours, because this new decade needs people working together.

SAGITTARIUS: This week’s dynamic discussions might not go as planned.

Sensitive Venus and assertive Mars are at odds, with Mars into arguing while Venus just wants to stay with the love. If in doubt about something, wait it out. And while you’re waiting, find the magic in the mundane: unearth your buried potential.

CAPRICORN: People often get funny ideas about money, and it would be easy to make the wrong read on this week’s financial situation, so take it easy. Don’t engage in power plays.

Step away and broaden your viewfinder. If necessary, phone a friend.

Keep communications compassionate – if not, at least courteous and non-inflammatory.

AQUARIUS: Experiencing some strife in the life due to dueling desires for adventure and security?

Then solve it with a dose of decadence because it’s your time to indulge in the sumptuous and sensual, as Monday’s annual new moon in Aquarius opens your personal astrological portal to write that wish list for the coming year.

PISCES: New moon in your house of closure and healing is the perfect time to make discerning decisions about what you no longer want in your life, and what you truly do. Of course there’ll be heaps of happy opportunities, but some uncluttering definitely needs to happen first so they have somewhere to land.

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PACHKOVA MATTHEW GORGULA, RICHARD GOODWIN AND WENDY ARNOLD Q THE SUN, BYRON BAY, 7PM DAN HANNAFORD Q TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY, 7.30PM NICOLE BROPHY Q THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY, 9PM BIGGY P + LOCAL DJS Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 4.30PM JORDAN MAC Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 7PM SMASH PARADE Q OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 7PM BRETT GANNON Q Q Q

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Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 12PM TRIPLE J HOTTEST 100 COUNTDOWN & DJS MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY, KRAPPYOKEE Q BYRON BAY BREWERY 6PM COCO REPUBLIC + FUN BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK BOYS PRESENTS SURFERS 7PM ADAM HARPAZ FOR CLIMATE DUSTY ATTIC, LISMORE, 7PM BUSH FIRE BENEFIT BASH // Q BYRON THEATRE 7PM SEEKERS OF SOUND NIGHT ONE PRESENTED BY SOUL LISMORE WORKERS CLUB SANGEET MAIN LOUNGE 7.30PM Q WOODY’S SURF SHACK, CHECK 2 BYRON BAY, BILLYTHEKID RICHMOND HOTEL, LISMORE, & BLT 9.30PM PISTOL WHIP

Q CASINO GOLF CLUB 7.30PM DJ DISCO STATIK

Q THE SUN, BYRON BAY, 6PM OPEN MIC

Q THE CHANNON TAVERN 7.30PM JON J BRADLEY

Q TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY, 7.30PM SKYEATER

Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 7.30PM BAGMAN

Q THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY, 9PM JAMES SCOTT + LOCAL DJS

Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM K2 DUO Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS 5.30PM ADAM BROWN Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM KIT BRAY

Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 12PM TRIPLE J HOTTEST 100 COUNTDOWN 2020 Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 7PM BRUNS DOES BURLESQUE

Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, Q LULU’S CAFE, MULLUMBIMBY, JUNIORS 5PM BILL JACOBI 11AM ANNA AND JORDAN

SATURDAY 25

Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, BOOTLEG RASCAL + DROP LEGS Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, EPIC

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Q ROCK & ROLL, MULLUMBIMBY, 5PM WARM UP FOOD-DRIVE LANEWAY PARTY FEATURING KERRY & CLIFFORD B2B

Q DUSTY ATTIC, LISMORE, 7PM BUSH FIRE BENEFIT BASH // NIGHT TWO Q LISMORE WORKERS CLUB MAIN LOUNGE 7.30PM WALLY & THE GATORS Q RICHMOND HOTEL, LISMORE, 9.30PM BAND OF GORILLAS Q NIMBIN HOTEL 7PM LOLA SOLA Q NIMBIN BOWLO 8PM BLUSH CABARET BOWLESQUE Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 6PM FIRE & ICE Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM STILL ROCKIN Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM LISA HUNT Q SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD, 2PM MANOA, 7PM MANOA TRIO Q CHINDERAH TAVERN 6.30PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT Q SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS, 8.30PM CHISEL REVIVED Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 11AM TRIPLE J HOTTEST 100 COUNTDOWN 2020, 8PM THE POOR PLAYS BACK IN BLACK

SUNDAY 26

Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, THE SWAMPS Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY, Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, DAN HANNAFORD BAND 7PM BILL JACOBI

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Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 4.30PM THE FERAMONES, 7.30PM MVMT Q BYRON BAY BREWERY 4PM TWO MOONS Q WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BA, CROOKED COLOURS OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY Q TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY, 12PM SUNDAY SESSION DJS JEZ J & VINNIE LADUCE Q BYRON BAY GOLF CLUB 4.30PM ELECTRIFYING BULLS Q THE SUN, BYRON BAY, 5PM ANDY PIERCE Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 4PM KIM CHURCHILL Q OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 1PM DAVE CAVANAGH Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY, 3PM SUNDAY JAM Q CLUB LENNOX 4PM ISAAC FRANKHAM Q DUNOON SPORTS CLUB 5.30PM OCCA ROCK (AFTER THE THANK A FIREY CRICKET GAME FROM 2PM) Q LISMORE WORKERS CLUB MAIN LOUNGE 11.30AM COUNTRY CARNA Q CASINO GOLF CLUB 7PM JOCK BARNES, 7PM THE BILLY GUDGEON BAND Q SPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT BURRELL, 11.30AM STEVE TYSON Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 1PM SWEET MIXJAH Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 3PM FOLLOW THE FOX Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS 4PM JON J BRADLEY Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, JUNIORS 2.30PM LEIGH JAMES

MONDAY 27 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, LUKE YEAMAN Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 8PM 4’20 SOUND REGGAE NIGHT

Q WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY, 4’20 SOUNDS AFTER PARTY Q TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY, 7PM OLI WRIGHT (DJ SET)

TUESDAY 28 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, JOHN GARCIA Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, MANOA Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 8PM JASON DELPHIN Q WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY, HIP HOP HOORAY W/ FREJA & MYHAPPYPLACE Q TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY, 7PM VINNIE LADUCE (DJ SET) Q BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM BANGALOW BRACKETS – OPEN MIC WITH SLIM PICKENS Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY, 7PM TRIVIA Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE SHOWROOM 11AM DESPERADO – THE EAGLES SHOW

WEDNESDAY 29 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, STEPHEN LOVELIGHT Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 8PM SARAH GRANT Q BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM OPEN MIC Q THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY, MATT BUGGY Q WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY, BILLYTHEKID & MYHAPPYPLACE Q CLUB BYRON 6PM NATHAN KAYE Q TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY, 7PM VINNIE LADUCE (DJ SET) Q DUSTY ATTIC, LISMORE, 6PM DUSTY OPEN MIC Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 7PM THE AMITY AFFLICTION – ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD TOUR

WHAT’S ON SEEKERS OF SOUND PRESENTED BY SOUL SANGEET Saturday 25 January, 7pm Presale $38.80 | Doorsale $43.80

LA NUIT DES IDÉES PRESENTED BY BYRON WRITERS FESTIVAL Friday 31 January, 6pm Full $35 | BWF Members $30 www.byronwritersfestival.com

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PRESENT LAUGHTER BY NOËL COWARD NT LIVE SCREENING Saturday 1 February, 1pm Full $25 | Conc $23 | BT Club $20 | U18 $15 Group of 10+ $15 | Ages 11+

HARMONIC SPACES 2020 PRESENTED BY EARTH FREQUENCY FESTIVAL

FRIDA - VIVA LA VIDA ART ON SCREEN Sunday 9 February, 3pm Full $20 | Conc $18 | BT Club $18 | U18 $15

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Service Directory

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IWIRE

ANTENNAS

0402 022 111

David Levine iwireantennas.com.au

Accountants & Bookkeepers ..........48 Acupuncture .................................48 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration....48 Antennas & Installation.................48 Antiques/Restoration ....................48 Appliance Repair ...........................48 Architects .....................................48 Automotive...................................48 Bathroom Renovations..................48 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters48 Bricklaying....................................48 Building Trades .............................48 Bush Regen & Weed Control ..........48 Carpet Cleaning ............................48 Chimney Sweeping........................48 Chiropractic ..................................48 Cleaning .......................................48 Computer Services ........................49 Concreting & Paving ......................49 Decks, Patios & Extensions.............49 Dentists ........................................49 Design & Drafting..........................49 Driveway Maintenance ..................49 Earthmoving & Excavation.............49 Electricians ...................................49 Fencing .........................................49 Financial Services ..........................49 Floor Sanding & Polishing..............49 Garden & Property Maintenance....49 Garden Design ..............................49 Gas Suppliers ................................49 Graphic Design ..............................49 Guttering ......................................50 Handypersons ...............................50 Health ..........................................50

LICENCE NUMBER 344531C

SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

*conditions apply

ANTENNAS PLUS

ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

INDEX

• RELIABLE TRADESMAN • DECKS & PERGOLAS • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS

• New digital antennas * • Reception NO FIX NO CHARGE problems For fast service call • Extra TV outlets

NSW Lic. 83568c Qld BSA 1238105

FULLY INSURED

YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS

Hire ..............................................50 Ironing .........................................50 Kitchens........................................50 Landscape Design .........................50 Landscape Supplies .......................50 Landscaping .................................50 Locksmith .....................................50 Osteopathy ...................................50 Painting........................................50 Pest Control ..................................50 Photography .................................50 Physiotherapy ...............................50 Picture Framing ............................50 Plastering .....................................50 Plumbers ......................................50 Pools ............................................51 Printing & Copying Services ...........51 Removalists ..................................51 Roofing.........................................51 Rubbish Removal ..........................51 Septic Systems ..............................51 Solar Installation ..........................51 Tiling ............................................51 Tree Services .................................51 Tuition ..........................................51 Upholstery ....................................51 Valuers .........................................51 Veterinary Surgeons......................51 Water Filters .................................51 Water Supplies ..............................51 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .........51 Web Designs .................................51 Welding ........................................51 Window Tinting ............................51

Friendly & Reliable

• Surround sound design & installation • Wi-Fi set up & boosting • All electrical work Call Norm now on

0422 668 582

ALL ASPECTS OF CARPENTRY WORK

matt.rowan.wardle@gmail.com • Floor installations • Door & Window installations • Decks & Pergolas • Alterations

0488 950 638

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998

ANTIQUES/RESTORATION

CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242

FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique. 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com 0412 528454

APPLIANCE REPAIR

BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953 .......... 0403 458177 CARPENTER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ................66845035 or 0414 842602

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786

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

NORTHERN RIVERS APPLIANCE REPAIRS All makes and models. nrar.com.au ..........0401 159371 HAVEN BUILDING All aspects of building. Lic 326616C ...............................................0432 565060 RENOVATION SPECIALIST Customised Service. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154

ARCHITECTS

FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162

OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001 CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Greg’s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595 ATELIER LUKE – Luke Hayward architect, Reg. 10438 www.atelierluke.com ...............0401 875535

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

GREENARK Greg Tollis architect. Reg. 3608 www.greenark.com.au Ph.......................0421 575299

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

AUTOMOTIVE

EAST COAST BUSH REGENERATION Tree planting, weed control. Call Rossco Faithfull.0409 157695

CARPET CLEANING • Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

TLC

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

Kevin & Margaret Bower

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Bathroom Renovations and Tiling Repairs

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

Call Jason 0434 177 594

0408 232 066

BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559

LOCAL

SHOWCASE DEALER SHOWROOM

SUNSCREENS

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

CHIROPRACTIC BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553

1/84 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay

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PLEASE CALL

6680 9394 AU 37088

Lic 246545C

66 680 886 62

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Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

– Sales – Installation – Repairs – All Commercial Refrigeration – Residential & Commercial Airconditioning – Coolroom Design & Construction – Freezer Rooms

6684 2783

45 Manns Road, Mullumbimby Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492

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

CLEANING PLANTATION SHUTTERS

AWNINGS ROLL BLINDS

YOUR LOCAL BLIND MAN at North Byron Blinds .................................................. Amos 0404 421518

Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

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

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

BUILDING TRADES able market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).

02 66 804 173

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

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CURTAINS

• DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reason-

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

0439 624 945

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

MARLENE FARRY Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine marlenefarry.com ..............66842400

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

Green & Clean Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

BOOKKEEPER Local and reliable .................................. barbarasbookkeeping.com.au 0402 118649

ACUPUNCTURE

(02) 6684 1001

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

REVAMP BATHROOMS

ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444

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

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Service Directory Quality Exterior Refinishing Roof & Pressure Cleaning Roof Painting Deck Oiling

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Professional Cleaning Services 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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FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES

6677 1859

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

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TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey

0409 799 909

5 Stars

various implements available for limited access projects

CLEANING SERVICE

Acreage Mowing Specialist | Mini excavation Toro Dingo with stump grinder, trencher and soil cultivator

Contact Vadi: 0404

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE

CLEANS: Holiday, Residential, Bond, Commercial, Spring

Phone Mick 0409 009 024

978 383

Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

â&#x20AC;˘ Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne â&#x20AC;˘ Excavator 5 to 21 tonne â&#x20AC;˘ Positrack loader augers 150 to 600mm & rock grab â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Roads â&#x20AC;˘ Acreage clearing â&#x20AC;˘ House pads â&#x20AC;˘ Drainage â&#x20AC;˘ Carparks â&#x20AC;˘ Bush rocks â&#x20AC;˘ Rock walls â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive rates

DETAILED STEAM CLEANING Natural products. Bathrooms, kitchens, spring cleans .0410 723601

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift

Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Fire Hazard Reduction | Brush Cutting Tip Runs | Turf Laying | Fully Insured

BEYOND CLEANING GROUP Quality focused. Brunswick to Ballina from $39.60ph .....0451 102239

0427 663 678 / 0410 056 228

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

Email: mickbhl@gmail.com

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations

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

PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER excellent references, good rates. Shire wide. Ph Krissy ..0410 860330

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

COMPUTER SERVICES

Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks.

Augers and rock grab available.

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111 MY GEEK MATE Personal tech support. Phone Mark .....................................................0431 122057

CONCRETING & PAVING

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

SALISBURY

Lic No. 337066C

ALL AROUND

AH

24 HOUR SERVICE

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394

02 66 804 173

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

Domestic Commercial

Call Daniel

0424 876 155

All Jobs Small or Large

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

FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic No. 310498C. Ph Andrew ..................0401 968173 PLATINUM CRETE CONCRETING Lic 225874C. 20 years exp. Free quotes. Justin .........0458 773788

Lic No 142383C

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

FREE QUOTES

ELECTRICIANS

0439 624 945

CONCRETING

DECKS

CIVIL TRAK Road construction, excavators, rollers, grader & truck hire .........................0499 912459

Lic: 154293c

DARYL 0418 234 302

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting.

Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Civil â&#x20AC;˘ Industrial

Lic.136717c

ALEX EXCAVATION 3.5T Zero Swing excavator & bobcat loader & 5T Tipper Rock Grab 0417 920300

CONCRETING

Free Quotes

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283

Call Mark 0498 115 182

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

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

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

PAULâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109 RICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, pool service ...0424 805660

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 PROBLEM CAMPHORS and woody weeds removed. No fuss-green waste, lantana too! ..0478 779650 JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705 G.W. GARDEN MAINTENANCE. Mowing, whipper snipping, gardening, tip runs ........0408 244820 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028

A LUNSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified green keeper. Mowing, edges and weed control ...0410 378375

FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600 THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690

GARDEN DESIGN

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

SURFSIDE BUILDING Decks, Patios, Extensions. Free Quotes. Lic: 182983C. Contact ...0412 551353 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au FENG SHUI / GARDEN DESIGN .........................Lyn 0428 884329

DENTISTS

BEN FORSYTH, Electrician. Lic:240691C. Ocean Shores & surrounds. No job too small ...0422 136408

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

FENCING

BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE.......................................................................66851264

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

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Free Delivery

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

EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service. ..................................................0432 107262

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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FLOW FENCING Pool fencing, timber/colourbond, local, professional and reliable.......0416 424256

SHARON CLARKSON Senior Mortgage Broker 20yrs exp sharon@sharonclarkson.com..0400 609916

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

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MAINTAIN

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Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS www.allpestsolutions.com.au

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

LOCKSMITH

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OSTEOPATHY

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

HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956

60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900

PHYSIOTHERAPY

AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri.....................................66857517 BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, mat/reformer, clinical exercise

PAINTING

THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953 GOOD NEWS HANDYMAN Carpentry, home renovations/repairs etc. Jesse..................0458 968290

classes, laser, shockwave. Kim Snellgrove, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara .......................................................66872330

â&#x20AC;˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance ........................................0402 281638

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

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

HANDYMAN SERVICE BYRON BAY. Local, reliable, insured .........................................0412 395604

ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

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Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Gregâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595

OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge....................66803499 PETRA KARNI PHYSIOTHERAPY & Craniosacral, Manual Therapy, TMJ, Classes.

Petra Karni & Andrew Weatherstone. Byron and Suffolk. Mâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;F & open Saturdays. Ph ....0403 226858

ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366

PICTURE FRAMING

MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002

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

MALIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Therapeutic Chinese Massage Service. In & out calls ..............................................66841790

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

WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane Ex. Phys ...........................................0408 110006

PLASTERING

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

YVES DE WILDE

IRONING

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

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

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D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au .......................Dave 0409 843689

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18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

0266 804555

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Mark Wopling

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PAINTER

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reliable. Quality work. Ph .....................1300 255 724

PEST CONTROL

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JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035

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ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483 COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Urgent repairs. Mullum/Byron .......0434 273726 MATT WILSON PLUMBER BANGALOW Lic 10704. All plumbing & gas fitting needs ..0408 665672

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SOLAR INSTALLATION

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Pioneers of the solar industry

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Call us on 6679 7228

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

73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

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

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

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SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524 LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper + stump grinding. Local, qualified, insured. Free quotes.0402 487213 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES................................... Happy to help. Andrew..0412 558890 OUT ON A LIMB www.outonalimbtreeservices.wordpress.com Call Lucas ................0402 191316

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0432 334 200 02 6680 8170

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

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ROOFING

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0408 232 066

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Your Local Solar Experts

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NORTH COAST VETERINARY SERVICES Dr Lauren Archer .................................................66840735

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Electric Lic 124600c

6684 3003

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PRUNING ~ REMOVALS ~ STUMP GRINDING

TILING PERFECTION & WATERPROOFING Free quotes, repairs. Lic 179306C .66801168 or 0409 847653

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TREE SERVICES

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES The Fully Insured Professionals

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FULLY INSTALLED IN YOUR HOME

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

WATER SUPPLIES TRIDENT WATER Remote access delivery, 4WD water truck. Northern Rivers & surrounds ..0412 580 564 THE WATER BOY Water delivery, Byron Shire. From $250 for 9000L .............................0432 734645

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

WEB DESIGNS

OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772 A1 RUBBISH REMOVAL AND TIP RUNS. 9m3 trailer. Same day service. Best rates .....0413 289443 MAN WITH UTE. RETHINK REUSE RECYCLE. Ph Mark ................................................0411 113300

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TRINE SOLUTIONS Local sewerage specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C. 0407 439805 NEWT wastewater treatment. Septic design, upgrades, maint & intall. Lic 207479C............... 0429 805081

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Classifieds

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ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

INDEX Birthdays ................................ 53

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

For Sale ................................. 52

PHONE ADS

Garage Sales......................... 52

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

Business For Sale ................. 53 Death Notices ........................ 53

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Health Notices ....................... 52 Motor Vehicles ....................... 53

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

Musical Notes ........................ 53

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

Only Adults ............................ 53

EMAIL ADS

Pets ........................................ 53 Positions Vacant .................... 53 Professional Services ............ 52 Public Notices ........................ 52 R.I.P. Pets............................... 53 Social Escorts........................ 53 To Lease ................................ 53 To Let ..................................... 53 Tradework .............................. 52 Tree Services ......................... 52 Wanted .................................. 52

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Account enquiries phone 6684 1777.

These prices include GST.

RAILWAY PARK, BYRON BAY

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PUBLIC NOTICES

On sale at The Echo

Echo apologies that an incorrect ad ran for Byron Surf Festival in last week’s paper.

The ad stated that early bird tickets close on February 17 when the correct material should have said January 17.

For tickets go to byronbaysurffestival.com.au

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VOLUNTEER DRIVER REQUIRED 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.

Help us to continue this valuable program, keeping good food out of landfill and in people’s bellies.

So far we have recovered over 44 Tonnes of food

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COMPOST TOILETS

For tiny houses to commercial Green Building Centre 0431721073

BAMBOO PLY

For ceilings, walls, doors, etc.

Ph 0429884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au STEEL OFFCUTS FROM $2/METRE. Mullumbimby Engineering yard sale.

This week only.

7am-3pm.

Steel and Duragal offcuts SHS, UB, PFC. Sorry, no phone orders for this sale.

17 Towers Drive, Mullumbimby Silver 2016 Rav4 Auto AWD 100,000km.

Service up to date, new tyres. good reliable car. $20K. Looks good 0421 504 120.

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

TREE SERVICES

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GARAGE SALES 5 ROBIN ST, SGB Sat 25, from 7.30am.

Games, woodworking tools, k/ware, bookshelf, folding chairs, TV, record player. All proceeds to Australian Red Cross Bushfires Appeal

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Classifieds MOVING HOUSE, Friday 24 Jan, from 7am-4pm. Everything going, great bargains. 2D Pacific Vista Dv, Byron Bay POP UP PET SHOP Sat 1 Feb, 8am, 36 Teak Ct, Suffolk. Food, coats, treats, all new. Sausage sizzle for bushfire appeal.

LILITH & FRIENDS Cheap As Chips sale of weird and wonderful. Classy bargains, funky fashion statements, island style, good books, travel treasures and arty bric-a-brac. Undercover from 7am, 7 Mahr Pl, Baywood Chase. Sat/Sun 25/26 Jan. SABINA’S POP-UP SHOP SUMMER SALE 43 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Great clothes, vinyl and fabric. Not before 8am.

8 MIA CT, SGB From 8.30am. Treasures, h/hold, 2 x couches, art, women’s clothes G-SALE Furniture, jewellery, clothes, bric-a-brac. 30 Royal Avenue, South Golden Beach, 25th January, 8am-12pm 16 ORANA RD, O/S Sat 25, 8am start.

Furniture, display cabinet, tools & more 61 SUNRISE BVD. Sat 23 Jan. 8am-1pm.

Furniture, h/hold items, clothes & more...

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403

2015 Holden Commodore wagon Auto. Lovely. S/N237..................$13990 Mazda 6 hatch 5 speed A/C P/S Nice car AUE9IN 3/8/20 rego .......$3995 Holden Combo panel van 4CYL manual Great for work or play S/N183 .....$5950 2009 Subaru Forrester dual range 5 Spd immaculate ........................$9950 2009 Commodore wagon 6CYL auto Perfect for holidays CU62KR .......$7995

BARGAINS

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Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

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BUSINESS FOR SALE MULLUM CAFE Long lease, genuine enquiries only 0407002494

LOCAL REMOVAL

PETS

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 ROOM FOR RENT. Crabbes Creek. Suit working person. $210pw. 0460582703

BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday Lovely Shantih

Courses starting soon...

Summerland Storage Bangalow From $105 to $290 mth Call GNF Bangalow 66872833 RURAL CABIN, Coopers Shoot, 1 bedroom, views, wildlife, no pets. $500pw including power. 0428498388 BEACHSIDE LIFESTYLE, beautifully renovated, 4bdr, 2.5 bth, townhouse. Pool, security, SLUG, long lease available, References required. No pets. $850pw accom@byron 0421603564

Tue 28th Jan

Wed 5th Feb

• Provide first aid • CPR

• German Level 2 • Guitar Level 2

Sat 1st Feb

Thu 6th Feb

• Printing On Clay

• Constructive Book Editing • French For Beginners • Japanese Level 2 • German For Beginners • Guitar Level 3

Mon 3rd Feb • Elements Of Watercolour

Tue 4th Feb • Conscious Money • Parlez-Vous Francais ?

• Japanese For Beginners • Guitar For Beginners

STUDIO O/SHORES trees, mins to bch, no pets $365pw incl. bills. Ph 0417595010

TO LEASE

Sat 8th Feb • Silversmithing Intro • Screen Printing

Limited places - don’t miss out!

OFFICE 70m2 Byron A&I Est. a/c, carpet $400pw incl. GST. Call Baz 0418327731

02 6684 3374

RETAIL / CAFE

BOOKKEEPER / PAYROLL / ADMIN

2 adjoining, beachfront, liquor-licensed retail/cafe spaces available now in Byron Bay. Good for liquor licensed bar/restaurant formula. Contact owners:

Blueberry Fields is a longestablished horticultural business in the Byron Bay Hinterland. We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to prepare the weekly payroll, quarterly superannuation payments and undertake various administrative tasks.

fanchcoadou@gmail.com

POSITIONS VACANT

High-level skills and experience in MYOB AccountRight Plus 2019 (especially payroll), Excel file management, superannuation payments, general administrative tasks, and learning new software are essential.

The successful applicant will have a proactive approach, be ready to take ownership of the role and possess abilities including accuracy, an eye for detail, and good written and interpersonal communication.

OCEAN SHORES BAKERY is looking for a full time apprentice baker to join our team. Immediate start for the right person. Resumes to:meganmaree133@ gmail.com 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 TAROT READER & HEALER We are looking for someone who is a tarot reader & a healer. Must be experienced and reliable. Up to 3 days per week. Byron 0449772166

The payroll is prepared on Mondays and/or Tuesdays.

Salary negotiable.

Please email resume to: hr4berryorchard@gmail.com

OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER Ocean Shores Country Club. Experienced, qualified, motivated, team member to take charge of our bookkeeping, accounts, payroll & main office activities. Previous club administration an advantage. Flexible hours, attractive wage. Email CV to gm@ oceanshorescc.com.au

“ Work to become,

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19 GREVILLEA AVE, MULLUM Sat 8am2pm, plus Scouts fundraiser!

not to acquire.

–Elbert Hubbard

STEEL FABRICATOR, trades qualified, exp with site work and shop drawings.

Immediate start. See Mullumbimby Engineering fb page for more info. Apply to mulleng@westnet.com.au

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WORK WANTED ALL HOME MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS Lic No. 60801C. For a free quote call: Paul 0423852559 LANDSCAPING, PAVING, STONEWORK Available now. Ph 0407653789

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

SINGING

Professional tuition, highly regarded teacher / performer / recording artist.

Creative Kids Vouchers accepted.

Parissa Bouas. Ph 0421330766 SWIM LESSONS group or individual by qualified instructor, specialised with 4-10yr olds, in Mullumbimby. 0419698482

Adobe Tutoring contact@thinkblinkdesign.com www.thinkblinkdesign.com

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

DEATH NOTICES

WITH LOVE FROM THE ECHO

R.I.P. PETS

Microchip number 900079000588442 ABN 83 126 970 338.

Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

Byron Dog Rescue (CAWI) Rusty is without doubt a big Scooby Doo with ‘some work to do’. 1.5 years-old, Rusty is a desexed male Great Dane, Amstaff, Maremma cross.

A gentle giant, Rusty needs a loving home where he will receive plenty of attention, training and exercise.

He’s a big softie, a tad timid at first, but soon leans in for loving cuddles – very sweet and affectionate, great with children and other dogs.

If you like the sound of this big adorable boy and could provide him with some room to romp, please phone Shell on 0458461935. MC: 900164001658735

Ruby Ruby Star left us Friday 17th January. A beautiful dog without vice filled our lives with love and joy.

Our hearts are full but our arms and laps empty.

Sadly we share our sorrow.

Mungo, Jenny and Tex

Rusty

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Tassie is a 4-month-old desexed male kelpie. He is the product of working parents, so needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation – ideally an acreage situation. He is super smart, trains easily, and will make a great family/companion dog. If you can give a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421017461

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Little kitten ANDY’s mum told him that a special hooman would come and collect him soon. And like magic he’s seen you! Very exciting. Andy is a brand new kitten which equals joy and fun on steroids. Come quickly to share his excitement and loveable nature.

P.S. don’t forget to bring small box to carry him home in. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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STEPHEN PETER REYNOLDS 26 Dec 1944-19 Jan 2020 Passed away peacefully in Mullumbimby, Cherished father of Justin Reynolds and Lousie Rawnsley and much loved of The Angel Cafe, Jonson St, Byron Bay 1 9 8 2 - 1 9 9 5 .

No public funeral at Stephen’s request.

A memorial afternoon tea will be held in Byron Bay, to be announced at a later date.

IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN REYNOLDS A shining light in our lives for many years. We will remember all the laughs, the stories and our great friendship.

We will miss you, dear friend, Col, Di and Christiaan

Carmela is a very young mum to 4 adorable but feral kittens.

She has obviously seen love before as she likes being petted but is Carmela still a little wary. Carmela will definitely become more and more loving as time goes on. She is just the prettiest, daintiest little girl and you must come to meet her!

To meet Carmela and her kittens, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.

OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm THURS: 3–5pm SAT: 10am–12 noon Call AWL 0436 845 542 Like us on Facebook!

AWL NSW Rehoming Organisation Number: R251000222

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

Mullet Throwing

Shedding Open Day

The Ocean Shores Australia Day (OSAD) World Championship Mullet Throwing competition is on again, all age categories, including preschoolers.

There will be prizes, a free sausage sizzle, a giant lamington, and an Aussie sing-along with Rainer, Morris and Co. The fun for all starts at 3pm Sunday 26, with the ambassador arriving at 3.15pm. Come to Ocean Shores Public School at the northern end of Shara Boulevarde. Enquires 0431 477 445.

Are you are interested in carpentry, building, tiny houses, pallet furniture and sustainability? Join us for our free open day of workshops, demos and fun at the Shedding Community Workshop, Sunday, February 2, 10am till 3pm at 91 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby. Food and drink available. Everyone welcome (dogs too) at this family friendly event. Drop in anytime.

Landcare

U3A discussion group

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

U3A audiovisual small discussion group. Thursday 10am-12pm. Further info Beverly 0474 943 601.

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Probus club

Seniors program

Ocean Shores Mother Baby Drop In mornings start again January 23. They take place every Thursday at 9.30am at the Ocean Shores Community Space, Shop 2 (next to Target), Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Morning tea. Make friends and get information. Enquiries 0431 477 445.

The next meeting of Hastings Point, Tweed Coast Probus club will be at Tricare, Tweed Coast Rd, on Tuesday,18 February at 10 am. Speaker, Scott Jones, on a natural solutions for households to divert everyday food waste away from landfill. Enquiries: Jean 02 6670 4072.

Mullum CWA

The Richmond-Tweed Family History Society meetings will take place at Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina, 2–4pm on the first Saturday in each month. The first meeting is 1 February, with speaker Jane Griffin on My First Family Member in Australia.

The Byron Community Centre (BCC) Tuesdays Seniors Programs will start again on January 14. This includes seniors drumming with Gareth Jones at 10.30am in the Byron Theatre, morning tea at 11.30am in the courtyard, seniors chair yoga at 12 noon in the Cavanbah room at the BCC. Other programs will start in the near future. For more information phone: 6685 6807 or email: seniors@ byroncentre.com.au

Thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraising in the past year. Mullumbimby CWA has sent funds to Baradine CWA to help keep their drought pantry and shop voucher system going. The drought aid program has helped 400 people in the district, which is in severe drought. Four students from Mullumbimby High School received education grants from the Far North Coast Group of CWA in December.

Mullumbimby CWA is in recess until February 12. For information, phone secretary Jenny on 0427 847 282.

Family history

Fun Croquet Come and join for a social game of croquet at the Black Rocks sports field, beginners and visitors welcome.

Games starts 8.30am Tuesday and Thursday. $5 per game.

Enquires: 0413 335941.

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Neighbourhood Centre

Drug support groups

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.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the Shire – www.aa.org.au.

Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you?

Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call1300 652 820 or text your postcode to 0488 811 247. www. na.org.au. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au.

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1. Send back nobleman – cold, repulsive person (5) 4. 501 tightly controlled southern regions (9) 9. Sting Guinness, the wise guy (5,4) 10. Urgent message for a rope (5) 11. Foreigner, former lover about the ears (6) 12. Single cruise ship? It must be a joke! (3,5) 14. Decaying twins’ teeth – just five percentages (10) 16. Back top-class state – or a continent (4) 19. Commando unit, hot band (4) 20. Prison camp with a little man – he grew up in a cave! (10) 22. Unhappily enter age of an adolescent (8) 23. Gazed earnestly around the bend, and discharged (6) 26. A duck for Buttrose, they say (5) 27. MNU is the exception to the rule (3,3,3) 28. Greek tragedian in the European Union: farewell to the middle of the month! (9) 29. Carrie a child , two directions (5)

1. Prowl quietly (5) 4. Neighbourhoods, suburbs (9) 9. Wise guy, clever dick (5,4) 10. Heavy rope or tether (5) 11. From overseas (6) 12. Short joke (3,5) 14. Quantities of five per cent (10) 16. Largest continent (4) 19. Belt, band (4) 20. Limestone formation, pointing upwards (10) 22. Young person, adolescent (8) 23. Doled out liquid (6) 26. Breed of duck (5) 27. The one who does not fit in (3,3,3) 28. Greek playwright, author of The Bacchae (9) 29. Carries, also betting shops (5)

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The Summer Federal Exchange is on Saturday, February 1 from 10am at Federal Park Playground. This is an all-weather, family-friendly, cash-free community event. Bring along any garden fruit, vege, herbs, cuttings, seeds, eggs, bulbs etc to swap and share. See FB group The Federal Exchange for details or email: thefederalexchange@gmail.com.

Please note that, owing to space restrictions, not all entries may be included each week. Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.

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Short stories, yarns (9) 3. Lovers of country encourage 18. Uneducated (8) disturbances of the peace (8) 19. Persian official (6) 4. Lead out to the glen (4) 5. SEC, or possibly LF; the latter term (6,4) 22. Topic, main subject (5) 24. Nest, perch (5) 6. Remember, ring again (6) 25. Performs additions (4) 7. A prohibition in company ship – Italian sausage! (9) Last week’s solution N318 S H A M B L E S S E C O N D 8. Guide bullock (5) E I O O E U E 13. OL, it could be a naked woman! (10) M I D S U M M E R S E V E 15. Cockney conclusion in religious L S S A E D festival (9) C O H E R E L A N D F I L L C N I A I E 17. Stories don’t cease, unfortunately (9) S K A T E B O A R D F I S H 18. No rating – confused and stupid (8) E R E T 21. Raise leave, like a Persian potentate B E A N A T M O S P H E R E (7) N C N E A E A D D E N D U M C A V I L S 22. I object after article – that’s the I N B R E A topic (5) V E R N A L E Q U I N O X 24. Boomer Street’s nest (5) E O M R M U E P S Y C H E S U B L E A S E 25. Unites Australian clerics (4)

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Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Wednesday 10–12noon at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details.

Support after suicide

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

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.

Alateen meeting

Breast Cancer Support

Alateen meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking problem? Alateen can help. For 8–16-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place.

1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www. al-anon.org.au

The Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay gets together from at the Byron Community Cabin on Carlyle Street, next to the tennis courts, from 12.30pm–2.30pm, every 3rd Wednesday of the month. More info on Facebook: Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay, or call 0431 207 453.

Respite Service

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

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.

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

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

Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.

Labyrinth Walk Walk the Labyrinth at Byron Bay Uniting Church 1st Sunday of the month between 2.30 and 4pm.

Introductory talk at 2pm. Info: Lauall Greer 0438 608 776.

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

First Fleeters The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters will be held on Sunday, January 26 at the Cherry Street Bowling Club, Ballina at 11.15am.

This will be a short meeting followed by a fun trivia quiz organised by Margaret Soward. Contact Karla on 6688 4306 or email: rojokarla1788@gmail.com.

Food Box Food Box will re-open on January 23 to restock for the beginning of term 1.

Social sporting groups Mullumbimby: Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside Tennis Club welcomes new players 9.30am every Tuesday next to Heritage Park, for social tennis, fun and friendship.

Info: Barbara 6684 8058. Tuesdays: 10.30am. Byron: Drumming with Gareth Jones at Byron Theatre; Chair Yoga with Pippy Wardell 12 till 1pm. Wednesdays: Choir with Kim Banffy, 10–11am; Ukulele 11.30–12.15. Suggested donation of $10. No bookings needed, information seniors@byroncommuntycentre. com or call 6685 6807. South Golden Shores Community Centre every Monday at 10.30. Phone 0435 780 017. Bangalow Bowlo Sundays at 3pm. All welcome. Enquiries Margot 0412 394 932. Byron Bay Croquet at Croquet Club next to the Scout Hall at the Byron Rec Grounds every Monday at 3.30pm. Ring 0477 972 535. Pottsville Fun Croquet Club at Black Rocks Sportfield. Beginners and visitors welcome. Game starts 9.30am Tuesday and 2pm Thursday. $5 per game.Enquiries 0413 335 941.

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.

Language exchange Byron language exchange club runs every 2nd Friday from 6pm at Club Byron (Bowlo). Practise other languages or help someone with your English! Find us on Facebook. Contact byronbaylanguages@gmail.com.

Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Sts Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and Fridays 10–12 and market Saturdays 9–1. Discover your local history, join our team – 6684 4367. Bangalow Heritage House Museum & Cafe is open Wednesday to Friday 10am till 3pm. Enjoy home style cooking, fresh baked scones and more.

Monthly meeting 1st Monday of each month at Heritage House Bangalow 6687 2183.

Meditation Dzogchen meditation and study group 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby CWA Hall. Didi 0408 008 769. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30–8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees.

John 0428 991 189. Byron yoga philosophy club free meditation classes Monday, 6pm, 1 Korau Place Suffolk Park. Go to www.wisdom. yoga or phone Kris 0435 300 743.

Community Yoga Nidra class free, Wednesdays 1–1.30pm at the Bamboo Yoga School, behind The Health Lodge, 78 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Matt 0430 008 293. Meditation Collective Mondays 6.30pm at Temple Byron. For more info: www.

Soap Aid saving lives Soap Aid is a not-for-profit organisation recycling and sending critically needed soap to communities facing major hygiene challenges.

Please drop in your partly used household or holiday rental soap for recycling to Kim at Raine & Horne, 39 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay. Call 0499 839 566. Small and large quantities welcome. https://soapaid.org.

byronbaymeditationcollective.com.au or call Geo 0431 747 764. Yoga Nidra every Wednesday 1pm at the Bamboo Yoga School behind The Health Lodge 78 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Call Matt 0430 008 293. Integral Zen meditation Tuesdays 6–7.30pm at the Pura Vida Wellness Centre, 14a Park St. Brunswick Heads. By donation.

Contact Erik 0418 337 508. Free guided meditation Mullumbimby every Friday from 12-1pm at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Contact Paul: 0401 926 090 or email: paulebibby@gmail.com.

Group Mediation: Tuesdays 11.30am at Marvell Hall, 37 Marvell st, Byron Bay. Everybody welcome. Donations appreciated. Gnostic Soceiety Byron.

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Seniors computer club Byron Shire seniors computer club invites interested seniors to come to learn how to use your photos creatively. Meets at Ocean Shores Community Centre, Wednesdays 1–3pm during school terms. For more information phone Lynne on 0428 665 948.

Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8.30am–12 noon and first Thursday of the month 9am–11am: food bank. Last Wednesday each month 10-11am: playtime. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Prue Harrington 0420 316 610. Mullumbimby Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–4.15pm, Saturday 9am–12.15pm.

Volunteers needed, enq to shop 6684 4718. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am–3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am–2pm. Companion Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm, Sun closed.

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

CWA Bangalow Interested women are welcome Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm and the second Monday evening of each month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA rooms for craft and friendship.

Rooms are open daily Monday– Saturday 9am–noon.

Baby massage At the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre. Friday mornings, weekly, baby massage classes for expectant and new parents and carers. Gold coin contribution.

Bookings essential. Linda 0411 985 557

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Levi takes 300 wickets for Byron Bay Girl groms charge at Gold Coast Words and pic Anthony Smith

Levi Shouldice’s fifth wicket, on his last ball, in Byron Bay’s win against Terranora two weeks ago, put him on a hat trick but gave him his 300th wicket for the club.

The feat made Levi the leading wicket taker in the Coastal League this season at age 47, after narrowly missing out on the title last year when Byron won the competition.

Levi has 21 wickets so far this season at 15.6.

Levi started his cricket career at 36 after taking himself to the nets most days of summer, for years, to practice his bowling.

While he didn’t play junior cricket, his love for the game drew him to join Byron Bay fourth grade in 2009.

It only took a few years for Levi to find his rhythm and start to regularly knock over sides, winning the bowling trophy for the competition before taking over the captaincy and winning the premiership title.

Levi challenged himself by moving up into third grade where again, he continued

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Levi has taken 300 wickets for the Byron Bay Cricket Club. what has been a remarkable run of eight consecutive final’s series. He captained the Byron thirds to the premership title and took home the most wickets trophy for that grade as well.

When he was 45, Levi decided to take another challenge and moved up into the Coastal League, drawn by the higher standard and the prospect of playing every week on turf.

Levi changed his style from an opening pace bowler to bowling slow seamers, to fill a need for his team.

The style has been incredibly successful for Levi in the

higher grade with a bag of wickets helping drive Byron to the top of the table.

But Levi is prouder of his key role in bringing through many juniors at the club who have been successful in the higher grades.

Levi’s dedication has seen him take home the clubman of the year award, on a number of occasions.

Levi’s message is the old adage that hard work and practise pay off, and that it is never too late to enjoy the game.

Levi will have a chance to claim his hat trick this weekend.

Mitch Argent takes Australian woodchop title at Brunswick Heads The Brunswick Heads 60th annual Woodchop got in three days of good competition and decided an Australian title despite extreme temperatures, and torrential rain washing out the last day.

‘Early in the week it was very hot, but there was plenty of good competition and some brilliant chopping,’ treasurer of the Woodchip committee, Joy Slater said.

‘World Champion Laurence O’Toole was there, and the other members of the Australian team, and the other competitors all put in a good show,’ she said.

The 372mm Standing Block Australian Championship was won by M Argent ahead of O’Toole, J Dingle and K Steers.

The heat throughout the early days really tested the competitors who had to battle sweaty hands, heat stress and fitness issues.

But after the huge downpour on Friday night the ground was just too wet for the event to go on.

‘We use tractors and other machines to carry the

Argent on his way to winning the National Title at brunswick Heads Woodchop last week. Photo Jeff Dawson logs and they would have destroyed the reserve,’ Joy said, ‘You couldn’t even push a wheelbarrow’.

Other results M Argent was named Men’s Champion while the Women’s Champion was share d between J Stratton and J Beutel.

O’Toole also came second in the 375mm Jack and Jill, first in the 275mm Underhand, first in the Open 325mm Underhand

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Handicap and second in the Doublehanded Sawing Championship (with J Lentz).

K Heaton won the Women’s Point Score (handicap) after coming first in the Jill Single Handed Sawing Championship, third in the Jill 275mm Underhand Championship, first in the Jill & Jill Doublehanded Sawing Championship (with J Beutel), first in the Sawing Championship and third in the Jill & Jill Doublehanded Sawing Championship.

Our local young female surfers were on fire last week with Lennox Head’s Ocea Curtis and Keke Brain along with Byron Bay’s Leihani Zoric all victorious at the Gold Coast leg of the Woolworths Surfer Grom Comps Series, which was held at the Southport Spit in clean 0.6–0.9 meter waves.

Curtis managed to tear apart the left-handers on offer under the Seaway jetty to score an excellent 8.17 combined with a 5.5. for a heat total of 13.67 to take the win in the Girls U/12 division.

Curtis was ecstatic as she rode a wave into the beach and was chaired by her fellow competitors.

‘The waves were pretty tough today,’ said Curtis.

‘But I had fun – I’m stoked to win today. Next I’m off to Hawaii for a holiday, so that should be fun.’

Brain won the Girls U/10

Ocea Curtis on her way to winning at Southport. Photo Ben Stagg/Surfing Queensland division in fine style with carving turns.

Zoric won the U/8 mixed division and was also runner-up in the U/10 Girls division.

Regarded as one of the major stepping stones in the development of young Australian surfers, the 10-event Woolworths Surfer Groms Comps series caters for

surfers from U/8 to U/14 and will be held in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and South Australia over summer.

The series has helped to launch the careers of many of Australia’s most promising junior surfers with almost 800 children set to take part in the 2019/20 event series.

ƐĕƱëſƐ Ǖ ĪƐIJ Ķŕ LëƱëĶĶ Adaptive surfer Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart returned to Byron Bay early in the New Year after travelling to Hawaii to compete in the Haliewa International Open where he finished in fifth place.

‘The event was held at the Haliewa Reef in one-metre waves. The surf was inconsistent and I struggled to find two waves in the 15-minute semifinal where there was no priority system,’ Mono said.

‘I was disappointed with myself and finished fifth overall.

The Haliewa International Open consisted of 13 categories catering for a range of surfers including U/13s, juniors, opens and grandmasters in both men’s and women’s, as well as an open adaptive category.

‘Mono’ was bested in his semi by Alcino Pirata who scored two good rides and then went on to win the final in similar style.

But despite the result Mono still enjoyed the trip.

‘The real highlight was getting to watch the finals day of the WSL Pipeline event and getting to surf pumping Honalua Bay, in Maui. It was an amazing trip,’ Mono is not in town for long because he will be heading back to Hawaii to train for the ISA World Adaptive Championships in the USA, in March.

‘Mono’ Stewart in action at the Haliewa Open in late December. Photo @surfthewavephotography

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Backlash Just a friendly reminder about the ongoing biodiversity apocalypse. The arsonists responsible are not a handful of random kids. It’s the state and federal Liberal-National governments. Over the many years they have been in power, they have diminished emergency budgets needed to protect citizens, and the natural environment upon which we all depend. Compromised by fossil fuel industry donations, they continue to fail to adequately prepare for mitigation and ignore the warnings from experts. What fun times!

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California will phase out private prisons by 2028, according to a Reuters report. ‘Supporters of the bill have argued that private prisons are driven to maximise shareholder profits, lack proper oversight or incentives to rehabilitate inmates and have contributed to a culture of mass incarceration by making it cheaper to lock up people’. SBS reported in 2018 that over 18 per cent of inmates are held in privatelyrun facilities in Australia: ‘The percentage of Australia’s prison population held in privately-run facilities is more than twice that of the US.’ Q Q Q Q

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Welcome rains rehydrated much of the region last week, with hopes of more to come.

Pictured is Bethany Ferguson, who enjoyed a wet walk to her lifesaving patrol posting last Saturday. Photo Jeff ‘Stormy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday etc’ Dawson March 2019 NSW election run up, Nationals MLC Ben Franklin (not the US polymath) rode into the region on top of a towering load of pork with hopes of being elected. While he failed in that bid, the electorate is yet to see the largesse of his government’s alleged generosity.

central banks, have warned climate change events could force central banks to intervene and ‘buy a large set of carbon-intensive assets.’

Does that mean that our central bank, the RBA, may be forced to buy stranded coal-fired assests because of political incomptence?

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Independent online publisher Crikey notes new Oxfam research has found that the richest 250,000 Australians have more than double the wealth of the bottom 12.5 million combined. ‘Oxfam attributes the wealth gap to “greater financial return placed on money and assets (capital) than on work”, as well as corporate tax avoidance, tax breaks for asset owners, stagnant wages, insufficient public spending and a winding back of Australia’s progressive taxation system’.

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