The Byron Shire Echo – Issue 34.43 – April 1, 2020

COMFORTED BY UNCERTAINTY SINCE 1986 The Byron Shire Echo • Volume 34 #43 • Wednesday, April 1, 2020 • www.echo.net.au

The unfolding crisis While events and announcements are unrolling at a rapid pace, as of going to press, here are some key points regarding the issues faced and how the NSW and federal government are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

At this early stage, the main concern is mass unemployment and the prospect of being unable to pay mortgages, rent and to pay for essentials such as food and utility bills.

While schools remain open, with reduced attendance, online learning modules and virtual classrooms are quickly being rolled out at local high schools and primary schools.

Job security A six month JobKeeper wage subsidy was announced for employees by the federal government on Monday, which will support full-time, part-time and certain casual employees.

Sole traders and visa holders are also included.

While $750 per week will be paid per employee, (who were employed at March 1, for the period from March 30), the prime minister said the legislation was yet to be drafted, and gave no commitment for when he will recall parliament for the vote.

Payments will flow from May 1, he said. Employee payments will be delivered through the ATO to the employer, said the prime minister, yet he did not offer details such as how the payment to the employee could be guaranteed.

Additionally, relief for smallto-medium enterprises (SMEs) has been announced by the NSW government.

Bank loans for a fixed term of three years are available for SMEs,

with a maximum annual turnover of $50 million, with the first six months being interest free.

According to abc.net.au, the big banks are offering home mortgage deferrals, yet loan interest will be capitalised, meaning that the interest not paid during the period of deferral is later added to the loan balance.

Banks received $90b from the Federal Reserve Bank last week, as part of quantitative easing measures.

Individuals will have the option to withdraw up to $10,000 early from their superannuation funds, soon, says the federal government.

Unemployment payments will soon double, yet this extra amount is yet to include disability support pensioners.

Local Labor MP, Justine Elliot, says that support should come sooner. ‘People are losing their jobs now, but the supplement won’t reach job-seekers until April 27 and won’t be back-paid in the intervening time. The second economic support payment won’t be paid until July 10.

Pensioners and families will have to wait 16 weeks for the payment.’ Mrs Elliot also called for the Coronavirus Supplement to be brought forward – it ‘currently commences on April 27.’ There was no reply as to Labor’s position on a basic universal income (BUI) – Mrs Elliot’s full Q&A is available at www.echo.net.au.

The COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020 [NSW] is now an Act, after it received fast-tracked assent on March 25. Just one of the amendments protects residential and commercial renters from eviction.

Another amendment has deferred local elections for a year. They were planned for September 12.

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Byron Shire Council Notices ▜ p6

The joys of staying at home

There’s never been a better time to learn to juggle or to learn an instrument! The household of acrobat and juggling performer, Joel Salom is also keeping busy with online school work, which heralds a major shift in lifestyle. With the threat of overloading hospitals still a present danger, harsh new police powers were rushed through NSW parliament on Tuesday night – see page 4. Photo ‘A Little Uneasy About This Sudden Police State’ Dawson

Council’s COVID-19 measures Council has now closed its offices, but staff will still available online via www.byron.nsw.gov.au and by phone (6626 7000) for enquires.

Mayor Simon Richardson has repeated the message that Council will be providing its core services throughout the crisis, such as water, sewerage and garbage collection.

Council’s Debt Management and Financial Hardship policy now includes businesses. At Thursday’s meeting, councillors adopted a #Stayathome campaign for visitors and locals alike.

Council expressed, via its motion, their ‘grave concern and disappointment’ that the Byron

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Shire had been promoted as an attractive place to ‘self-isolate’ by Airbnb and other short-term holiday letting businesses.

As of Tuesday, the NSW government introduced travel bans to regional areas for holidays. It is part of draconian measures to limit the movement of the public.

Social distance measures A number of measures are now in place to encourage social distancing, aimed at slowing the COVID-19 spread. These include the closure of Clarkes Beach and Main Beach carparks for three months, and the closure of playgrounds

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and skateparks. Busking and other similar activities are now banned.

Brunswick Heads and Byron Bay Surf Clubs have also ceased volunteer patrols, yet Council will investigate options for on-going weekend lifeguard services.

Councillors also voted to support the expansion of regular farmers markets to other days and the establishment of new food share and market swap activities.

This included the use of certain Council-owned or managed land for certain mobile vendors, with possible locations including Wategos Beach, Dening Park and Brunswick Heads.

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Meanwhile, COVID-19 has also had a significant impact on the residential tenancy market.

Paul Bibby Dozens of small business owners across the Shire are being offered rent-free tenancies by their landlords to help them weather the COVID-19 crisis.

As government regulations protecting tenants from eviction come into effect, many local property owners have already gone on the front foot, offering up to six months rent free.

‘Numerous businesses have been offered free rent for three months and sometimes longer,’ Gail Fuller of Scot Fuller Real Estate said.

‘I was just talking to a business owner this morning – he’s been given free rent on a month-by-month basis.

‘I think the key is that people are communicating.

Everyone’s financial situation is a bit different in terms of what they can afford, so it’s about coming to an arrangement that works for both parties.’

But not all landlords have been so forthcoming.

The owner of one local business said that his landlord was non-committal when

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‘They said they wanted to wait and see what the government said,’ said the business owner, who asked not to be named.

‘I’m not too happy about it to be honest.

‘I mean I can see it from the landlord’s perspective, particularly if they’ve got a mortgage to pay.

‘But I think landlords are generally in a better financial position than tenants.

‘I think at the end of the day, people need to act with a bit of heart and help out if they can.’

A number of business owners contacted by The

Echo pointed out that it was in the interests of landlords to offer at least three months rent-free, so that when social distancing restrictions were eventually lifted, they had a tenant who could start paying rent again.

Drop in demand ‘If you lose your tenant there probably aren’t going to be a hundred other small business owners knocking down your door to rent it, even if it’s 12 months from now,’ said one owner, who also asked to remain anonymous.

‘Better to keep faith with your existing tenant and so

Ms Fuller said that many landlords were reducing rents by around $50 to $100 a week on houses and cabins, while a handful were waiving rents altogether.

She said a large number of long-term rental properties were also now coming onto the market as the demand for short-term holiday lets plummeted.

‘To give you an example, the real estate photographer we use said he had taken pictures of 15 different rental properties in the past week alone,’ Ms Fuller said.

‘Prior to that he was doing about one a month.’

‘If you’re a landlord, my advice would be to speak to your tenant – start having the conversation. Some people will have no difficulty continuing to pay, others will need a little help.

‘This is a small community and we’re all in this together.’

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Cr Spooner and Cr Alan Hunter opposed.

Independent councillor Basil Cameron said, ‘The busiest major transport corridor in the country travels right through the middle of our Shire,’ in reference to the Pacific Highway. ‘…We need an alternative

to road travel. This is the motivation for building a rail link.’

In what Cr Cameron described as a move with ‘no direct budget implications’, councillors passed a motion incorporating the rail project into Council’s draft Integrated Transport Strategy.

Council will also prepare an economic and social business plan, including the development of a governance framework to support the project.

It will also investigate federal and state funding options, including ‘tourism,

infrastructure, transport and climate change mitigation/ adaption grants’.

Labor councillor Paul Spooner said, ‘This project has no budgetary implications? Please keep me on my chair… The area of land along the rail line could be used for affordable housing, market gardens, and of course a rail trail as our neighbouring Councils have embraced’.

Greens mayor Simon Richardson replied, ‘Overwhelmingly, the community want a reactivation of transport in that corridor.’

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NSW now a police state Leaving your house could land you in prison for six months, and you could receive a $11,000 fine, unless you have an ‘reasonable excuse’.

The NSW Greens say there are ‘scarce details’ with wideranging discretionary police powers that were rushed through NSW parliament on Tuesday night.

‘This is a public health crisis, not a law and order crisis’, said MLC David Shoebridge.

The new rules will be in place for a minimum of three months.

Shoebridge says accountability and oversight is needed. ‘Democracy can’t be another victim of this pandemic,’ he said.

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Byron homeless services reopen Paul Bibby The Fletcher Street Cottage will once again host services supporting local homeless people five years after the doors were closed to the community’s most vulnerable.

At last week’s full Council meeting, councillors voted unanimously to turn the cottage into a hub where local services will be co-located to allow for ease of access by the homeless.

The cottage was home to a homeless drop-in centre until March 2015 when the Salvation Army pulled the pin.

‘The hub will provide a central access point to services for people to get help with housing, mental health, physical health, as well as other basics such as to have a shower and do some washing,’ the general manager of the Byron Community Centre, Louise O’Connell, said.

‘Most so, and almost more importantly, it is a place to feel accepted, relax and find a listening ear for people who have nowhere else to go.’

‘The value of this to a vulnerable person is immeasurable.’

A report from Council staff included in the agenda to last week’s meeting said that the number of locals sleeping rough was disproportionately high.

The impact of the pandemic on individuals and the community is growing quickly, support services are limited in availability and cannot respond to the volume and complexity required to effectively reduce rough sleeping.

Council’s research had shown that such a hub needed to be located in the centre of town and that there were no other suitable sites in the Byron CBD other than the cottage.

As a result, Council terminated the lease of the existing tenant, forcing them to find a new home and depriving Council’s coffers of more than $33,000 in rent per year.

The staff report also noted that the hub’s proposed location had drawn criticism from some local business owners who had complained about safety issues, anti-social behaviour as well as homelessness service provision being incongruous with the town’s

‘branding’ as a tourist destination.

The author of the report, Community and Cultural Development Coordinator Deborah Stafford noted pointedly that rough sleepers were ‘members of the community who cannot be discriminated against and have the right to share public spaces’.

She also noted that the impact of the hub would be reduced by the fact that it would offer structured services rather than acting

primarily as a drop-in centre, as had previously been the case. In addition, Council had recently employed two Public Space Liason Officers to assist with issues such as anti-social behaviour and the increase in general foot traffic at the hub also meant that those inclined toward this behaviour would be less likely to engage in it, according to the report. Council will now offer a lease of up to three years for the cottage with an additional two-year extension option.

ƷżëƆƆ ƆĕĕƆ Ŕşſĕ ŕëƐĶưĕ şǔ ƆĕƐƆ Paul Bibby Byron Council has promised to undertake an additional 18 hectares of bush enhancement work to offset the destruction of wetland, resulting from the Byron bypass.

Council voted unanimously at last week’s meeting to restore additional bush areas at Sunrise Boulevard, Butler Street Reserve, and Midgen Swamp.

The move will cost an extra $81,700 and bring the total size of the offset area to more than 60 hectares.

‘The bypass will result in a 1.5 hectare loss of habitat, and not only are we enhancing 45 hectares, we are now doing 18 or 19 on top of that,’ Greens mayor Simon Richardson said. ‘That’s over 60 hectares of restoration and riparian work that would not have been done otherwise’.

Destroying sensitive ecological areas for development and ‘offsetting’ it with similar vegetation in other locations is against both federal and NSW Greens’ policy.

Locally, it is just one issue that has split the party.

None of us were untouched by the heartbreak of the 2019/20 bushfires. The reports of courage and dedication overwhelmed us. We all wanted to help and to be useful.

THANK YOU BRUNSWICK HEADS The Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre & community welcomed Bushfire R & R guests from: Rappville, Casino, Wyan, Whiporie, Blaxland Creek, Lower Beechmont, Tenterfield, Busby’s Flat, Nymboida, Currawinya, Myrtle Creek & more. Special thanks to facilitators, The Salvos and Beechmont CWA

ACCOMMODATION CONTRIBUTORS Managing Agents North Coast Lifestyle Properties • Elders RE • LJ Hooker RE Holiday Properties: Amaroo • The Beach Haven • Bellevue Brunswick Heads Cottage • Bluebell • By the Sea • Carmel by the Sea Central Park • Dolphin House • Driftwood • Mia Casa • Seaside Cottage Parkside • Pebbles 2 • Riverview Apartment • Sanderling • Seascape Seaside Apartment • Shady Lady • Shelley Lodge • Mona • Stingray • Twin Waters • Langi 2 • Whalesong • Zanzibar • Annette’s • Elizabeths Booyun 7/11 • Brunspalm1 • Brunspalm 6 • McCarthys • Pandanus Pinchins • Riversurf • Sandrift • Top of the Town • Surf • Booyun 23 The Coach House • Torakina Tide • Pacific 17 • Park St Beach House 3/2 Tweed St • One Fabulous Room • Lynne’s Studio • Forestview Motels: The Sails Motel • Chalet Motel • Brunswick River Inn Holiday Parks: Reflections Ferry Reserve Holiday Park WELCOME PACK GIFT CONTRIBUTORS Hotel Brunswick • Footbridge • Happy Dolphin • Hoopers Burgers In the Pink • Bernardi’s Gelato • Bruns Bakery • Table View • Trawlers • Daily Counter • Yami’s • Terrace Café • BH Health Foods • Ethel Far East Chinese • Bottle & Hoop • IGA • Saint

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Marie’s • Old Maids Park St Pasta Bar • Madura Tea • Village Greens • Brookfarm • Saffron Silver Dragon • Whatever • Torakina Daze • Beach Bait & Tackle • Sunshine Trader • BP Bruns • The Bruns Shop • Bruns Post Office Bruns News • Sanctum • The Key Basics • Network Video • MJs Hair • Print Rescue • BH Pharmacy • Peligucci • Kemp Agency Lismore Oh My Goddess • Portia’s Will • Visitor Centre • Bruns Indian • CAWI • Gym on the Run • New Brighton Farmer’s Market • Pacific Bistro Cadeau • Byron Bay Eco Cruises • Bruns Buccaneer • Crystal Castle Picture House • Go Sea Kayak • Michaela’s Hair & Beauty • Mahashe CASH CONTRIBUTORS Over $12,000 was raised by a number of local individuals and community groups to share amongst our guests. Each visiting group received $200-$250 cash for spending money.

COMMUNITY GROUP PARTICIPATION Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre & Chamber of Commerce • Quota Brunswick Heads CWA • Brunswick Heads Progress Association Mullumbimby Rotary Club • Cancer Council • Mullumbimby Lions Club • Brunswick Heads Primary School • Brunswick Heads Library • CAWI • Marine Rescue • Brunswick Surf Lifesaving Club • Red Cross

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Dear Customers and the Byron Bay Community, In light of recent COVID-19 restrictions, we feel it is important to inform our customers of the actions we have taken to keep our staff and customers as safe as possible. Guided by government and our moral obligation, below are steps we have taken to keep the community safe and provide additional services in these challenging times.

1. Trading Hours at Byron Bay Supa IGA will remain from 7.00am to 9.00pm 2. Social distancing is enforced throughout the store. It is also preferable for customers to shop on their own as this means less people in store.

3. We have implemented visual markings on our floor, to assist customers understanding the social distance guidelines.

4. On top of the normal food safety cleaning guidelines, we are also disinfecting our store daily and constantly throughout the trading day. We are also providing additional hand sanitiser for staff and customers. Hand sanitiser is also available at entrance to the store.

5. We are working with our amazing local producers and suppliers to restock our shelves with wanted products as quickly as we can.

6. Any staff member showing any signs of illness will immediately go home and seek medical advice.

7. We understand that some people in our community are finding these to be extra difficult times for reasons such as health, age, illness, self isolation etc. For this reason, we are now offering home delivery for people who are not able to leave home to shop. Simply call the store to place order for delivery. We can only accept card payment on delivery.

8. We prefer card payment at store to reduce need to handle cash, so, where possible, please use your debit or credit card.

Staff and management at Byron Bay Supa IGA would like to thank all our amazing customers and the Byron Bay community for your understanding in these difficult times.

If you require any additional help or support, please ask.

As a community, we will get through this together. Stay safe and be kind to each other.

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Byron Shire Council Notices PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

PUBLIC AMENITIES SERVICES

Council Administration Centre 70 Station Street, Mullumbimby Opening hours 8.30am to 4.00pm Phone 02 6626 7000 Email council@byron.nsw.gov.au Website www.byron.nsw.gov.au Emergency after hours 02 6622 7022 Works Depot 02 6685 9300 SES Controller 02 6684 3444 Rural Fire Service 02 6671 5500 Byron Resource Recovery Centre 1300 652 625 Cavanbah Centre 02 6685 5911

REQUEST FOR TENDER NO: 2019-0063

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979

Byron Shire Council (Council) invites tenders for a contract to undertake street and footpath litter collection, public toilet, BBQ and CCTV camera cleaning and Dog Bag replenishment services across Byron Shire. Details of the proposed contract and the assessment criteria requirements are set out in the Request for Tender documentation referred to below.

The following Development Applications and the supporting documentation are available online at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ datracker . You can also view them online using the electronic Kiosks at Councils Customer Service Centre during normal office hours.

In Byron? Customer service for general enquiries now at Byron Visitor Centre, 80 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. Tuesday and Wednesday, 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:

www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Council/Make-a-submission

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

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.

A non-mandatory tender briefing will be held 10.00am on 8 April 2020 at 10 Bayshore Drive Byron Bay For further details please contact Malcolm Robertson: mrobertson@byron.nsw.gov.au Tenders close at 2.00pm on 28 April 2020.

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.

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

submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au

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

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

SIGN UP TO OUR COMMUNITY E NEWSLETTER Visit www.byron.nsw.gov.au/enews or use your phone camera to access the sign up page using this QR code.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979 The following development applications have been received by Byron Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/development-applications-on-exhibition, or at the Council administrative centre during ordinary office hours.

Development Application No: 10.2020.87.1 Property Address: Habitat Bayshore Drive BYRON BAY (Lot 1 DP 271119) Applicant: Planners North Proposed Development: Mixed Use Development - Habitat Stage 5 comprising Commercial, Retail and Residential over three (3) levels with Basement Carpark Byron Shire Council is the consent authority, and the Northern Region Joint Planning Panel has the function of determining the application pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011 and Schedule 4A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

The application will be on exhibition for a period of four weeks from 12 March 2020 to 8 April 2020.

Any submissions made in respect of the application should be made to Byron Shire Council, but will be provided to the Joint Regional Planning Panel and may be viewed by other persons with an interest in the application.

For further information on making a submission please refer to the factsheet ‘Making a submission on a development application’ available at council or on line at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ submissions-on-development-applications.

There are also 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 at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/political-donations.

Please quote the development application and property description when making a submission.

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OPEN FOR FEEDBACK PLANNING PROPOSAL TO REZONE THE RAIL CORRIDOR AT BYRON BAY, BETWEEN BAYSHORE DRIVE AND LAWSON STREET The above planning proposal is on exhibition for a period of 4 weeks from 18 March to 17 April.

The objective of this planning proposal for the rail corridor between Bayshore Drive and Lawson Street in which the solar train operates is to: • rezone the section to SP2 Infrastructure • to provide for maintenance works without development consent, as an additional permitted use.

This will enable the continued upkeep of the solar train in Byron Bay. No additional development will result from this planning proposal.

Your feedback is important to us. The planning proposal and supporting information are available on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Public-Notice The Minister for Planning and Environment has authorised Council to exercise delegation to make this LEP amendment.

For information on lodging a submission, and where to address it, refer to the “Make a submission” section within Council’s advertising.

Submissions close: 17 April 2020 Enquiries: Sam Tarrant 02 6626 7216

ON DISPLAY – DRAFT BYRON LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT

For further information on these applications, contact the relevant planning officer whose details you can find on the DA Tracker. To make a submission, select the ‘Exhibition Details’ tab when viewing the application on the DA Tracker and use the online form.

Note: Should you make a submission, there are requirements in relation to the disclosure of political gifts and donations. Refer to www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Political-donations-disclosure for further information.

EXHIBITION CLOSES 8 APRIL 2020 10.2020.97.1 – Mullumbimby, 77 Tuckeroo Avenue (Lot 162 DP 1251169) Bayview Land Development Pty Ltd, Stage 8 Tallowood Ridge Estate Subdivision to Create Forty-Seven (47) Residential Lots 10.2018.50.2 – Byron Bay, 9 Fletcher Street (Lot C DP 413589) Mr C Mills, S4.55 to Modify Hours of Operation 10.2020.121.1 – Mullumbimby, 24 Hottentot Crescent (Lot 25 DP 845143) Matt Walker Town Planning, Use of Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling House 10.2020.126.1 – Bangalow, 19 Ballina Road (Lot 2 DP 1220608) A Lingard, Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling House, New Carport and Use of Study

EXHIBITION CLOSES 15 APRIL 2020 10.2020.109.1 – Mullumbimby, 77 Tuckeroo Avenue (Lot 162 DP 1251169) Bayview Land Development Pty Ltd, Stage 9 Tallowood Ridge Estate Subdivision to Create Forty-Seven (47) Residential Lots

EXHIBITION CLOSES 22 APRIL 2020 10.2020.138.1 – Ocean Shores, 8 Kumbellin Glen (Lot 1323 DP 243480) Ardill Payne & Partners, Demolition of Existing Dwelling House and Construction of Multi-Dwelling Housing Comprising Seven (7) Dwellings 10.2020.147.1 – Byron Bay, 90-96 Jonson Street (Lot 5 DP 619224) LK Byron Bay Pty Ltd, Change of Use to Amusement Centre 10.2020.137.1 – Mullumbimby, 29 Morrison Avenue (Lot 3 DP 35827) Byron Bay Planning & Property Consultants, Use of Secondary Dwelling

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

APPLICATIONS APPROVED 10.2020.53.1 – COORABELL, 874 Coolamon Scenic Drive Swimming Pool 10.2019.396.1 – MULLUMBIMBY, 11 Gardenia Court Dwelling House and Secondary Dwelling

We invite your feedback on our draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS).

10.2019.609.1 – BYRON BAY, 10 Banksia Drive Change of Use to Establish Place of Public Worship and Alterations and Additions

The Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) is a new legislative requirement designed to provide a link between the State Government’s strategic plans and Council’s local land use plans and guidelines. All NSW councils are required prepare their own LSPS by the 1 July 2020.

10.2019.633.1 – COOPERS SHOOT, 20 Wood Crescent Use of Existing Shed and construction of a Studio above the Existing Shed

The draft LSPS presents a 2036 vision and framework for land use within our Shire. By bringing together key information from existing land use strategies and plans into one document, the draft LSPS aims to make it easier for the community to understand the future direction of land use in their local area.

10.2019.484.1 – BRUNSWICK HEADS, 22 Omega Circuit Dual Occupancy (Detached)

The draft Statement will be on display from 2 April – 8 May 2019.

Get involved by visiting ‘Your Say Byron Shire’ to: • find out more about the LSPS • view the draft Statement • complete an online survey or make a submission Details at www.yoursaybyronshire.com.au/LSPS Make your submission before 8 May 2019 • visit: Your Say Byron Shire www.yoursaybyronshire.com.au/ • email: submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au • post: The General Manager, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Enquiries: Environmental & Economic Planning Division 02 6626 7126

10.2019.627.1 – BYRON BAY, 91 Wordsworth Street Demolition of Existing Dwelling House and Ancillary Structures and Construction of Dual Occupancy (Detached)

10.2020.72.1 – OCEAN SHORES, 7 Kallaroo Circuit Swimming Pool 10.2018.432.2 – SUFFOLK PARK, 131 Broken Head Road S4.55 for Alterations and Additions to approved Dwelling House 10.2019.352.2 – TYAGARAH, 25 Staceys Way S4.55 to Modify Maximum Fuel Use Limit in Condition 3 and Remove Bunding of Refueling Area required by Condition 8 of the Consent 10.2017.394.3 – COOPERS SHOOT, 20 Wood Crescent S4.55 to Add Roofs to Three (3) Deck Areas and Increase size of Garage 10.2019.398.2 – MULLUMBIMBY, 7 Laverty Court S4.55 to Amend Conditions 5, 7, 11 and 15 10.20019.455.2 – OCEAN SHORES, 18 Narooma Drive S4.55 to Modify Design to include a small extension to an existing pergola 10.2018.344.3 – SUFFOLK PARK, 16 Macgregor Street S4.55 to Modify Design Layout to Dwelling House and Secondary Dwelling

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Byron Shire Council Notices PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979 As part of the Land and Environment Court Appeal (Case No. 2018/00222143), the applicant has been granted leave to rely on amended plans. The amended plans may be viewed on Council’s website via www.byron.nsw.gov.au/datracker, or at Council’s Customer Service Centre using the electronic customer kiosk during normal ofďŹ ce hours.

You can also access the application through the public notice page www.byron.nsw.gov.au/westbyronsubmission.

Development Application No: 10.2017.661.1 Northern Regional Planning Panel No: 2018NTH007 Property Address: 364, 394 and 412 Ewingsdale Road BYRON BAY, A and B Melaleuca Drive BYRON BAY Property Legal Description: Lot1 DP: 201626, Lot2 DP: 542178, Lot1 DP: 780242, Lot2 DP: 818403, Lot1 DP: 520063, Lot7020 DP: 1113431, LOT 5 DP 1222674, LOT 6 DP 1222674 Applicant: Site R & D Pty Ltd Description of development proposed by amended plans: Subdivision of Six (6) Lots into One Hundred and Sixty Two (162) Lots consisting of One Hundred and Twenty Seven (127) Residential Lots, Twenty Five (25) Super / Master Lots (lots which can be subsequently subdivided, developed and purposely planned for residential development), Two (2) Business Lots, Two (2) Industrial Lots, One (1) Recreation Lot and Five (5) Residue Lots.

The proposed subdivision comprises the following key elements: • The subdivision will be carried out in twelve (12) stages; • Construction of a roundabout on Ewingsdale Road for vehicular access to the subdivision; • Construction of an access road from the Ewingsdale Road / Bayshore Drive roundabout to the subdivision (Lot 2 DP 818403); • Construction of internal roads; • Provision of water, stormwater, sewer, power and telephone services; • Upgrading and embellishment of the drainage channel within the site (Lot 7020 DP 1113431); • Bulk earthworks across the subject site including the importation of approximately 470,000 cubic metres of ďŹ ll; • Construction of an acoustic fence adjacent to Ewingsdale Road; and • Restoration works, habitat reconstruction and offset planting on E2 and E3 zoned land within the site.

The amended application will be on exhibition for a period of four (4) weeks from 11 March 2020 to 9 April 2020.

Council is interested to hear your view on the amended plans and submissions should be made to Byron Shire Council, but will be provided to the Land & Environment Court and Joint Regional Planning Panel (as the consent authority in this matter) and may be viewed by other persons with an interest in the application.

For further information on making a submission please refer to information on Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ developmentsubmissions There are also 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 at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/politicaldonations.

Council’s preferred option to receive submissions on this application are via the online form www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ westbyronsubmission.

PROPOSED LEASE PART FOLIO 444/28/758207 Council is proposing to lease part Lot 444 Section 28 DP 755692, 29 Tennyson Street Byron Bay, known as the Byron Scout Hall, for a period of ten years to Scouts Australia for the purpose of a scout hall.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 interested parties are invited to make submissions about this proposal within 28 days.

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

Submissions open:11 March 2020 Submissions close: 8 April 2020 Enquiries: Paula Telford Leasing Coordinator 02 6626 7300 All submissions will be made public in accordance with schedule 1 clause 4(i) of the GIPA 2009 Regulations as applicable including both the substance of the submission and the identity of the author.

For further assistance contact the Records Team on 02 6626 7113.

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Local News Submissions for West Byron DA extended The exhibition period for the West Byron DA has been extended by four weeks.

The proposal by a consortium of locals, headed

by Site R&D Pty Ltd, was rejected by the Planning Panel in 2019, and is also before the Land & Environment Court. It has over many years faced unprecedented opposition from locals concerned about further potential traffic congestion and ecological destruction.

The plan is to subdivide six large lots into ‘162 smaller lots, which would consist of 127 residential lots, 25 super/ master lots (lots which can be subsequently subdivided, developed and purposely

planned for residential development), two business lots, two industrial lots, one recreation lot, and five residue lots.’ Approximately 470,000 cubic metres of fill is required for the new suburb.

The ‘local’ landowners for this DA are Tony Smith, Alan Heathcote, Peter Croke, David O’Connor, Garry McDonald, Warren Simmons and Kevin Rogers (described as a ‘longterm investor in Byron’.)

It is estimated to cost $40,167,080 and the DA comes in 54 separate PDF documents via Council’s online DA tracker.

The PDFs in total are 1Gb in size.

mĹ&#x; ĎĕĪĕſſĜŕč ' Ɔǽ ƆÍơ ƆĆ?ĂŤÇ” Deferring DAs while the rest of the economy shuts down won’t be considered, says director of Sustainable Environment & Economy, Shannon Burt.

Residents emailed staff and councillors expressing concerns that DAs could not be properly scrutinised by the public during the COVID19 pandemic, and that it would unfairly disadvantage the community.

Ms Burt replied, ‘We are not able to freeze these‌ we have statutory obligations and if we are unable to continue to assess DAs to these, or otherwise in a timely manner we may incur further LEC [court] proceedings against us’. ‘Note that some exhibition periods may be extended for DAs if deemed appropriate for the type of development proposed’.

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NSW DoE replies over cleaning budget cuts Further to claims by unions representing teachers and school cleaners that there is insufficient funding, an NSW education spokesperson told The Echo, ‘The cleaning hours provided at each school are based on the floor area and surface finishes at the school, to ensure equitable application across the state. ‘Contractors clean the schools in accordance with a set of standards developed by the Department of Education and Public Works Advisory (PWA). ‘The standards ensure that the schools are clean, and ready, for occupation at the start of each school day. ‘The NSW government has allocated $250 million to employ additional cleaners of schools and other public infrastructure, and the department is working with PWA and the cleaning contractors to deliver enhanced cleaning during COVID-19. ‘The schools have been informed that they will receive an enhanced daily clean that

focuses on hard surfaces that are regularly touched (i.e. hand rails, light switches, door handles) and ensuring desks, tables and chairs are wiped down every day.

They added that, for practical reasons, ‘the premier has encouraged parents to keep their children at home if they could’. For full statement, visit www.echo.net.au.

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The Biodiversity Conservation Strategy is a 10 year plan of action to protect and enhance our natural environment.

Help protect Byron Shire’s unique biodiversity To view the strategy, give us your feedback and learn some simple ways you can care for our natural environment, visit:

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Money does grow on trees Since the government threw $130b at employees in the form of a wage subsidy on Monday, it raises some profound questions around values and the mechanics of finance.

It also highlights that a hard right government admits that socialist monetary policies are the only way to save predatory capitalism from collapsing. Leaving this economic Armageddon to capitalism alone would never end well. For anyone.

Presumably this huge job bailout, like others, will become national debt. But why not instead use quantitative easing?

In other words, why can’t the Federal Reserve Bank magically create (print) and gift this money to the government?

Last week $90b in cash was given to the banks as quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve Bank, so banks could then use that money to loan its customers, for a profit!

It’s happening worldwide at the moment, and it’s happened countless times in the past.

Not many would have heard of Bill Mitchell, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Newcastle. He’s an interesting chap, because along with hedge fund founder Warren Mosler, he co-founded Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).

The theory revolves around the relationship between governments and their central banks.

According to www.businessinsider.com.au in March last year, ‘MMT is a big departure from conventional economic theory. It proposes governments that control their own currency can spend freely, as they can always create more money to pay off debts in their own currency’.

Conspiracies are everywhere at the moment. If there is one that ever needed to go, ahem, viral, it’s this one: the banking cartel and the governments they own are wilfully maintaining misery on the planet.

And it’s only in a time of crisis that it is clearly on display.

Business journalist Alan Kohler interviewed Bill Mitchell just last week on March 26.

Mitchell told Kohler that politicians have ‘got as much money as they want,’ yet will often say they can’t afford to reduce unemployment, for example. That, he says, is a ‘political value statement rather than a factual statement about their capacities as the currency issuer.’

Now the Coalition has adopted a socialist style economic policy to save the country from certain anarchy, keep it going!

There’s no end to what could be achieved if every person in Australia were given opportunities and empowered.

No more poverty. Improved (free) education and health (with free dental). Big infrastructure projects. A decent NBN. Better roads and rail. An electric vehicle industry. Free renewable power and no more utility bills. Or any bills.

And since most corporations don’t pay tax, why not abolish tax altogether? Rainbows and unicorns would suddenly appear.

It could lead to no more wars and then, oh wait… no more psychopaths at the top of the food chain.

Will they willingly surrender to a utopian dreamscape that replaces their predatory behaviour? There’s around six months of solitude in which to find out. Keep safe everyone!

Q A transcript of Kohler’s interview with Professor Mitchell

is at www.eurekareport.com.au/investment-news/ has-modern-monetary-theorys-time-come/147104.

Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

Isolation dispatch under lockdown

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ast week I could have my hair styled, but I couldn’t get a kidney transplant. I could take my kids to school, but not to church. I could invite nine mates to a funeral, but only four to a wedding. I could attend a bootcamp, but I could not meet my friends in a park. I was told to vote in local elections if I lived in QLD, but not in NSW. Well, actually, I couldn’t do any of the above even if I wanted to – I am in isolation. But I am not considered ill and I will not be tested. Indeed, I can order cocktails delivered to my door.

And I am expected to work. All workers are essential – until they are not, until Scott Morrison bans or restricts some occupations and the previously essential workers are sent off to join the queues at Centrelink, where they will maintain social distance – or not.

It was beyond confusion, beyond parody. And when journalists tried to make sense of the chaos, a snarly Morrison slapped them down; any attempt at interrogation of government edicts was not helpful, verging on unpatriotic, even unAustralian. Shut up and do what you’re told.

Clearly this situation could not go on, but it did. In his so-called National Cabinet, Morrison bullied the state premiers to yet again postpone the inevitable.

Well before the end of the week it was clear that the federal government was reluctantly moving to impose a near total lockdown of the kind already in place in many other countries. The premiers may have disagreed about the urgency, but all accepted it was going to happen. So did business: any resistance was minimal, the real debate was about who would be compensated, and by how much.

And the premiers of the biggest states, Liberal Gladys Berejiklian, in New South Wales, and Daniel Andrews, in Victoria, have made it clear that they are preparing to move soon, even if Morrison will not. The National Cabinet was supposed to produce national policy, but Morrison is now extolling the idea that state differences are actually a good thing. Talk about making a virtue out of necessity.

The schools were spending more effort on home learning than supervising their dwindling numbers in the classrooms; few believed that schools would reopen after the impending holidays.

The overall mood was that something close to total lockdown was only a

matter of time, so we might as well get on with it.

But Morrison was determined to string out the phoney war for as long as possible, perhaps because he was all too aware that the cost of a lockdown will be horrendous, in economic, social and crucially, political terms.

ScoMo’s legacy will be far darker than that of Kevin Rudd, who blew the budget to manage the Global Financial Crisis Mungo MacCallum Unemployment will soar, certainly to over ten per cent, with some estimates reaching 15 per cent – which means two million Australians out of work. This is not just a recession – it is getting into serious depression territory, and it will not be over in six months, as Morrison previously optimistically predicted.

The cost to Treasury will be enormous in lost tax revenue, and increased welfare payments, even without the third and subsequent stimulus packages that will be required. There will be no talk of surpluses in the foreseeable future.

But there is no real choice – in spite of Morrison’s insistence that we must act to protect both health and the economy – lockdown is the only serious idea on the table if we are to save hundreds, perhaps thousands, of lives.

And the economic and emotional pain will be immense and long-lasting.

Very little of this will be Morrison’s fault; the worst he can validly be accused of is procrastination and dithering, and given that those have characterised his entire time as prime minister, the electorate can hardly claim to be shocked.

But his will be the hand that signs the paper that authorises the lockdown, and the misery to follow. He is the officer on watch, and a lot of voters will not forgive him; they will remember the leader’s burden – that the buck stops here. Morrison will be remembered as the prime minster who dumped them in the mire, just as the equally innocent Jimmy Scullin was remembered in the Great Depression.

ScoMo’s legacy will be far darker than

that of Kevin Rudd, who blew the budget to manage the Global Financial Crisis, or Paul Keating, who oversaw the recession we had to have. In time, Morrison may be condoned – he may even win another election, like Keating did in 1993, with the aid of John Hewson’s GST. But he will not be forgotten, and it will not be the epitaph he craves.

So, ishe preparing to spread the blame? For no apparent reason he has convened what he calls the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission, to solve problems. It was picked by him alone, mainly consisting of business cronies, with a couple of supportive bureaucrats, none of whom have any known expertise in managing a pandemic. Ironically, the only one who might have relevant experience is the token lefty, Greg Combet, who was a minister during Rudd’s bailout in the GFC. But he will be hopelessly outnumbered by the corporate free-enterprise number crunchers.

And the greatest irony of all is that the people elected to do the job – the members of the federal parliament – have been sidelined for the duration. Barbers are considered essential, but the MPs are considered redundant in a way that they have never been, not during wars, depressions or previous pandemics.

Naturally there is resistance, and not just from the Labor Party and its allies.

And no reasonable justification for the extraordinary move has been advanced – other parliaments continue to sit around the nation, and indeed around the world.

But there should be outrage – a demand that our representatives are brought back to do their job!

Unfortunately, a shell-shocked, confused and frightened populace seems to be copping it as part of the ongoing madness, as they are assured by the partisan commentariat that Morrison knows what he is doing – and that unity is vital, we must all stick together, and we should be ready to accept sacrifices in the name of – well, what?

Morrison tells us that our health, our immediate physical survival, is not the overwhelming priority; preserving the economy is at least equally important.

So just like some businesses, democracy must be placed in hibernation for the duration. And preserving his political dominance might also have something to do with it. Whatever it takes.

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Letters Adapting Stephen Hawking said ‘intelligence is the ability to adapt to change’. So, in that vein, I tried out the idea that Bronwyn Sindel gave us in last week’s letters. She told us to ‘cut an old washer [flannel/ face cloth] in half, soak it in a bowl of water and wring it out and that makes an excellent wipe after urination’.

It was brilliant! It cleaned up those annoying little drips girls have even better than toilet paper. TMI? Too bad.

I’m saving shitloads of dunny paper. Imagine the savings for families with lots of girls. Remember that urine is sterile, unless you have a urinary tract infection. There are fewer bacteria in urine than in tap water. So rinsing out those washers at night is safe.

The older generations remember growing up without toilet paper. They used old telephone books, cut into quarters and hung up in the loo. Perhaps we shouldn’t be throwing all our newspapers in the recycle bin?

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The Chemsave chemist now has a perspex window the length of the counters, and Mitre10 have the staff wearing perspex face and

eye protection. Honestly, I love how my little town is doing its best to keep everyone safe.

Melanie Dilday Brunswick Heads

Not for the people Prime Minister Morrison flies around the world on major visits in a very large RAAF Airbus A330. This particular aircraft has long-range capability, and can carry a minimum of 250 people and a maximum of 440 people.

Why is that same Airbus

Alan Dicken’s letter (25 March) correctly addresses an error in the minutes of a meeting of Council’s WWS (Water, Waste and Sewer) Advisory Committee, held on 30 January 2020. As a member of that committee, I have now asked Council to correct the error.

Mr Dickens was a member of the committee until he resigned in mid-2018. Many years before joining the committee, he was a long-time employee of Council. The committee has met seven times since Alan resigned, and listened to much discussion, especially on the topic of sewer inflow and infiltration.

The letter criticises the committee and Council for not heeding Alan’s advice on sewers. Like him, I’ve campaigned for decades for Council to fix the sewers (of Mullumbimby in particular). ▶ Continued on next page

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Q Thank you for publishing Cr Cate Coorey’s rather lengthy letter last week – Developer bonanza. It contains content that voters in the next Council election (whenever it is held) should find invaluable.

I wrote some time ago, asking critics to be a little kinder to our ‘new’ councillors because of the difficulties of the job; but they are no longer new, and must be judged on their performance – and held responsible.

I hope, when the time comes, voters will remember Cate’s information and insights and we can try, yet again, to elect candidates who will seek to genuinely represent their community, and not just promote a

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Sometime in 2018 we had a breakthrough when Council staff agreed that the 60-yearold sewers were defective and proposed a program, over five years, to investigate and repair defects. I was in shock!

That program is now under way. Sewer lines in the ‘worst’ parts of Mullum have been inspected and are now being ‘asset managed’.

That means the most ‘broke’ bits get fixed first. You’ll see trucks marked ‘Interflow’ doing that now.

This is wonderful news for those of us who want raw sewage kept out of rivers (and out of all natural water bodies including water tables). The program will expand soon to other areas of Mullumbimby, and to other urban areas in the Shire.

Alan’s issue seems to be that deep sewer pipes are

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by Ian Rogers As the Australian chess community gets used to a brave new world of no over-the-board chess clubs or tournaments, the ACT has developed online substitutes with remarkable speed.

Within a week of the last ACT chess club closing, a suite of tournaments on each club night were up and running – as well as a replica of the Saturday morning city centre institution Street Chess.

So now on Monday nights ACT players can enjoy an online blitz tournament, on Tuesday a rapid tournament and on Thursday a slow time limit, one round per week tournament. The Saturday morning event has its own allegro time limit.

The events, run through the chess.com site, have built up slowly, also benefiting from players in other states being able to take part. (Indeed the most recent Street Chess tournament had some international entries.)

Only crude computer cheating is detectable, and there have also been notable false positives souring some players’ experiences.

The ACT Chess Association is relying on the low stakes and the goodwill of the players to avoid

developers’ bonanza.

Jenny Coman Bangalow Q Cr Coorey’s anti-Business and Industrial Lands Strategy letter last week was riddled with about ten ‘alternative facts’. Firstly, the title of her letter, Developer bonanza. A gross amount of 40 hectares has been identified, Shirewide, for business expansion, much of which is constrained and un-developable. The West Byron Urban area alone is over 100 hectares.

Secondly, she said that the economics are outdated. This is untrue, supply and demand is always relevant in a market system. It can be distorted, as in a monopoly or oligopoly like a real estate cartel.

broken, not shallow ones. My understanding is that pipes at all depths get inspected and managed, whether deep or shallow.

Duncan Dey Main Arm

Garbage Island Every year, every single person in Australia uses 130kg of plastic just once!

This is an absurd amount of plastic that only has one use.

Obviously there are solutions. The first being that we should ban single use plastic.

Think of all the plastic that is thrown out. There are more than 80,000 metric tons of plastic on Garbage Island. Garbage Island is in the Pacific Ocean. It is made entirely of rubbish. That is, 1.6 million square km of waste that has been thrown out.

We use an absurd amount of single use plastic in our everyday lives. The plastic such problems, stating: ‘Players are expected to behave in the same way as they would if they are playing at their local club.’

In England an even more ambitious project is being started, intending to teach chess to children cooped up at home.

Using a communication program such as Zoom, the idea is to get together a virtual classroom of children, teach them the game and then provide a library of worksheets and puzzles for the children to work on in their spare time. If the project goes well, matches between classes of similar experience could then be organised.

As noted last week, there was one crossboard tournament staggering on: the Candidates tournament to find a world title challenger.

However, once Russia banned all sports and non-essential activities, plus all flights out of the country, the world body FIDE’s determination to ignore the coronavirus risks and play on came to an end and players grabbed whatever flights they could get to escape Russia. The event, at the halfway mark, is due to be resumed at an indeterminate time in the future.

Regarding the eco-village proposal was rejected as unsuitable. Actually, it wasn’t rejected, and a pathway is still open for this under the rural settlement strategy. It just didn’t belong as part of a massive residential subdivision on Saddle Road.

Then there is the assertion that the seniors development, next to the hospital, was rejected because of a community campaign against it. The reason, as stated by the Department of Planning, was because the McGettigans Lane intersection needs sorting before any further development can be approved.

In terms of evidence of intention to allow development there, the land in

question is either side of the current hospital. It used to all be one block, but the owner sold the middle part to the government to build the hospital. What Council is doing, by setting criteria in the strategy for this health precinct, is not facilitating development, but setting restrictions on what type and scale of development should go there.

I could go on, but the broader point I’m making is, research for yourself before the next Council elections as to the reasons and ‘real facts’ behind these decisions.

Cr Michael Lyon The Pocket

bags that we get from shopping centres, coffee cup lids, they are all single use plastic.

We have the power to stop the use of single use plastic.

People all over the world understand that we should start using alternatives.

Alternatives like paper bags, keep cups or metal straws.

The kids at my school (Upper Coopers Creek Public School) made bees wax wraps to use instead of cling wrap. It is obvious that we need to use alternatives.

It is time that we banned single use plastic. Do you want to be the generation that destroyed the world, or do you want to be the generation that saved it?

Malakai Smith Mullumbimby

Byron–Mullumbimby multimodel rail link project.

It has emerged with the best features of all proposals so far, in the same way that the establishment of the Casino–Murwillumbah railway, one hundred years ago, tied together the economic powerhouse of the dairy industry, created the region’s settlement pattern and provided its public transport.

This reimagined and reactivated corridor can do the same; this time using solar powered light rail vehicles, hirail hybrid vehicles, electric bikes, bicycles and pedestrian access.

What’s the alternative?

For those going into Byron in the morning – we already know – gridlock back along the highway. The same is beginning to occur in Mullumbimby, Bangalow and Brunswick Heads. ▶ Continued on page 13

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Award-winning hand sanitiser

Four of the international tourist companies operating in Byron Shire have pledged, in future, to put the amenity of residents before profit, when signing up new providers and advertising on the internet.

The companies concerned are Airbnb, Stayz, Uber and Ola, and the promise comes in a motion on the agenda of the annual conference of the Alliance for Corporate Social

S Haslam No, there’s not actually an award for best hand sanitiser (yet) but there should be a community-mindedness award as our local distillers respond to the overwhelming demand for this product.

Cape Byron Distillery, producers of premium spirits including the awarded Brookie’s Byron Gin, have adapted to meet the overwhelming demand in the current COVID-19 climate by producing a high quality, alcohol-based, natural sanitiser, scented with their rainforest gin and lime.

Local distillers, Lord Byron Distillery (see last week’s Echo), and also Husk, are also producing sanitiser.

Purely to encourage this worthy endeavour, I bought a bottle of coconut rum with my 100ml of hand sanitiser from Lord Byron Distillery last week. Delicious, the rum that is, I haven’t used my hand sanitiser yet. I’m going to age it for a month!

Again, purely altruistically, I’m going to buy a bottle of Brookie’s Gin this week while I’m buying some sanitiser for my elderly neighbour, just to keep the levels of community spirit high…

For community Eddie Brook, co-founder and distiller said, ‘We are extremely proud to be in a position to produce this product to assist with the current need for increased personal hygiene, for the health and safety of our community and will be doing everything we can to meet the demand.’

The sanitiser was developed by Pamela Brook B.D. Sc MBA (co-founder of Brookfarm & Cape Byron Distillery), using all natural ingredients including; 70 per

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cent ethanol, bi-products of the production of the gin, UV and charcoal filtered Mt Warning Spring Water, vegetable glycerine, aloe vera and citrus oil.

Brookie’s hand and surface sanitiser is bottled at 70 per cent by volume ethanol, above the minimum recommended alcohol strength for sanitiser, according to the World Health Organisation and medical professionals.

The overwhelming need for hand sanitiser created by the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular in the medical services industry, has inspired the distillery to develop a product for the community.

Medical provision The distillery has access to high proof ethanol, essential for creating hand and surface sanitiser, and the production of this product means that there will be consistent employment for the Brookie’s team, given the down turn in gin sales as a result of the closure of the cellar door and all hospitality venues around Australia.

The distillery reached out to the local medical community to see if there

was interest and demand for the sanitiser, and have since been inundated with requests.

‘We will be supplying larger containers of sanitiser to the local medical professions, doctors, hospitals and care workers’, says Eddie Brook.

‘We are prioritising supply to many health organisations within the local community, and will be initially releasing our first batch to some of our current Brookie’s retailers and other suppliers in the Northern Rivers. We understand the urgent need in the community, and we will be doing all we can to meet this demand during these testing times.’

Medical services in need are directed to contact sanitiser@capebyrondistillery. com.

The sanitiser will be available in 500ml recyclable bottles online via the Cape Byron Distillery website, and through local retailers and pharmacies, RRP $14.99.

Brookie’s hand and surface sanitizer, and the range of Brookie’s Gin and macadamia liqueur are also currently available online www. capebyrondistillery.com.

ARIES: This week’s rare Jupiter/Pluto meet up could activate a radical change, or course correction, in the lives of Aries folk. Plus, Venus is sweetening your communications for an extended cycle of networking and sharing creative ideas. Be extra tactful though, because a sensitive Mercury/ Neptune alignment makes it easy to offend others, without even noticing – especially online.

GEMINI: Mercury’s alignment with intuitive Neptune makes you this week’s persuasive communicator. Plus, Venus arriving in your sign – and not for just a quickie – adds a celestial boost of charisma, charm and cheekiness for the next four months. On the other side of Gemini, a Jupiter/Pluto meet-up says ‘get serious about planning for the future’.

TAURUS: Venus in your zodiac zone of luxury and loveliness is the astro-cycle for making your person and ambient surroundings more beautiful and pleasurable.

She’ll be here for a four-month stay so there’s plenty of time to enjoy planning, and exercising creative ways to indulge and express your Venusian talents.

CANCER: As truth-telling Jupiter and secretive Pluto come face-to-face in your house of partnerships for the first of three meetings this year, expect a light-bulb moment.

If this illuminates a personal blind spot, sit with it, and give its story time to gradually unfold, before taking action.

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Responsibility, starting today in Surfers Paradise.

A spokesperson for the Alliance, Jane Felthrup, admitted there was some uncertainty over whether the event would take place at all, given the current fears of COVID-19.

However, according to Ms Felthrup, the in-principle agreement of the four internet tourist operators to rein in

their marketing tactics is too important to lose.

‘All delegates feel a social responsibility to attend and to ratify the agenda,’ she said.

Nevertheless, organisers are taking no chances, and have brought forward the start of the conference to April 1, instead of the original date of April 22, when medical authorities predict virus infections will peak.

What could go wrong?

Satnav be gone

Mobile 100MW nuclear power plants have been proposed by the NSW National Party.

The latest miniaturisation technology that has seen electronic circuitry reduced from physical nodes to nanoscale impulses in quantum space has had astounding impacts on the relatively macroscale equipment needed to generate nuclear power. Such equipment has become so small it is now possible to build bus-sized nuclear reactors that can be deployed, as needed, to address gaps in the power grid.

Byron’s Greens councillors have indicated support for the proposal, and hope to involve the Shire in the early stages of the pilot scheme, which will attract multi-million dollar grants. A spokesperson for the local Greens said nuclear plants are not only less polluting than coal fired power stations, but being mobile means they spread the risk fairly among the population.

State and federal Greens later issued a statement disassociating themselves, ‘as always’, from Byron Shire councillors.

In a move to preserve the character of rural areas, the federal government’s satellite regulatory body has limited the number of roads available to satnav systems. From 1 April 2020, such systems will no longer generate routes via roads marked as being for local use only.

Rural residents have welcomed the move, as the hidden gems of the hinterland will be henceforth undiscoverable to the internet generation – leaving locals to enjoy the character of the region in peace. One resident told The Echo, ‘It’s a great idea.

There will be fewer potholes, and not so many people driving along country lanes like city idiots’.

Byron Shire’s first theme park A development application has been made by a company called Gross Profit Inc (GPI) to create a ‘rural living’ theme park in the north of Byron Shire. It is believed the company consists of a number of local business people, most of whom live in Brisbane.

The proposed park, which will be known as ‘Billinudgel World’, is described in a press release from GPI as ‘a first for Byron Shire, combining the mass attraction of Gold

Coast theme parks, and the boutique sensibility of the alternative culture.’

When tourists tire of the breath-taking rides and glittering sideshows envisaged for the park, they will be able to sample local foodstuffs, sniff different varieties of herbs, engage in candlemaking and bong-carving, and learn how to herd cows and to milk llamas says the press release Residents of Billinudgel

have been aware for some time of the quiet purchasing of properties in the town by interstate interests, but the purpose of the acquisitions was unknown until now.

The PR from GPI concludes, ‘Billinudgel World will have the distinction of being the first geographical themed park to be built on the very site it purports to emulate, and to consist of exact replicas of the very same buildings it occupies’.

Q We know we won’t fool our readers again with an April First prank. You are too smart, and you’re waiting for it. So we give up, instead we’ve just presented some of the stories from our April Fool workshop for a bit of fun in these isolating times!

LEO: Levity, laughter and a lighter heart accompany this week’s Venus transit, and for the next four months the Ministry of Fun mantra applies: ‘Don’t do it unless it’s fun. If you have to do it, make it fun’. This deceptively shallow-sounding mandate is actually a lot more profound, and difficult, than it seems.

LIBRA: Venus has the travel bug for quite a few weeks, but even a staycation that gets you more engaged in your own locale would keep her happy. Global Jupiter and transformational Pluto’s rare reunion in your home zone could be rejigging your idea of ground zero, or have you considering a new living situation.

SAGITTARIUS: With Venus creating a cozy buzz in your relationship corner, this week fizzes with intellectual chemistry. Canny Mercury and perceptive Neptune, plus Jupiter and Pluto having a significant moment (with two more to follow in June and November), make this a peak week for decisions about your financial future – even if they seem counterintuitive.

VIRGO: The planets of communication and fantasy, at their most imaginative, can foster misunderstandings, or tension between what you want and what’s available. Either way, pay attention to subtle cues and clues. Good news? For the next four months Venus assists you to partner up professionally with like-minded thinkers and compatible long-term planners.

SCORPIO: Mercury and Neptune executing a dreamy pas de deux while vixen Venus settles in for a long visit to your seductive sector of intimate, depth connections… mmm, nice.

Jupiter and Pluto making the first of this year’s three rare synchups, in your communication sector, bring greater insight regarding what to say, and what not to say, this week.

CAPRICORN: Venus visiting your work and wellness sector for the next few months is your cue to do things beautifully and pleasurably, all the way from arranging your breakfast plate (invitingly), to daily encounters (flirt a little), to a long, luxurious evening bath, soaking worries away. All making for graceful handling of sensitive topics when opportunity knocks…

AQUARIUS: Mercury and Neptune could muddle communications this week, especially with Venus firing up your impatient side. Best response? Let go of control and just flow with the present moment’s exchange. Jupiter and Pluto are making their first pass over a life cycle in transition, which will unwind slowly through June, and complete in November.

PISCES: Venus in your home zone is a delightful time to hold court and host chez vous.

Jupiter’s herding well -connected others into your orbit, with Pluto suggesting you choose more inspiring, ambitious types that you don’t have to always look after. You might be quite emotional, though what you feel isn’t necessarily real to anyone else.

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Articles/Letters Time to change or expect a seven-metre sea rise Mary Gardner ‘It would be a tragedy to survive this coronavirus but succumb to humancaused climate disruption.’ Ben Santer, Scientific American March 2020

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Seven-metre sea rise Projections made in 2009 show that by 2040, Greenland’s ice melt will create a seven-metre sea level rise if we continue on the current path of greenhouse gas production.

We barely understand the age and

Building roads begets more cars and more roads.

The economics speak a simple clear message. Whatever the merits, or not, of the East Byron Bypass – it is

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Each of us is an individual world maintained within a larger collective world. For our average 72.6 years, our human bodies maintain a temperature in the 36.5–37.5°C range. The living coral polyps of the Florida Keys are reported to be 4,000 years old, and rely on seawater staying within the 23–29°C range. But what of the age and range of temperature tolerance for an entity such as the inland ice of Greenland?

From April, on the Danish website Polar Portal, researchers will report the annual monitoring of that ice melt. The losses recorded so far are stupendous.

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temperature tolerances of this ice as we watch it disappear. The same is true of the sea ice of the neighbouring Arctic Sea. In Eastern Australia, we have continued heat stress for corals. The recent bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef ‘was the worst’, said Professor Terry Hughes in the Guardian. Many of these corals have barely recovered from serious events in 2016 and 2017.

costing more than $20m for 1km of road, the next logical step in road construction is a dual carriageway from Ewingsdale to East Byron Bay, which starts at about $35m, but could be $100m.

After the heat of summer, all the fire and flood, we are now in a viral pandemic and carefully monitoring our own selves. Us, the corals and ice: all sensitive, and none immune to the changes of our collective world.

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The Multiuse Rail Corridor Study, by international consultants Arcadis, states that it is realistic to reestablish the Byron–Mullumbimby rail link for $8m. This is a powerhouse project of social

ISL AN D LUXE Our heartfelt gratitude to all of our customers for the support you have given over the years and during this challenging time.

We are still open for business via phone, email, Instagram and Facebook, so if you feel the need to brighten up your day, try some retail therapy. Visit our Instagram and call our stores if you have any queries.

Stay Safe, Healthy and Hopeful.

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The time for this idea has come.

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Telehealth appointments with our integrative doctors, naturopaths and psychologists.

Standard onsite Medicare rebates available for telehealth.

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The Book Room FREE same day home delivery in Byron Shire and Lennox Head ۢ Physically separate points of sale and parallel work teams At Slice Pizzeria we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure you receive an excellent product to the highest hygiene standards.

We will be checking our staff's well-being, elevating levels of personal hygiene, limiting and controlling direct contact with food and packaging.

We deliver quality food at great value, ready for pickup or delivery, 7 days a week.

Call our dispensary naturopaths and your supplements can be posted or collected via their car park pick up system.

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Intravenous Vitamin Therapy available using separate rooms and protection measures for those that require extra immune support.

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Julz, who has hand-curated the Sun Bottle Shop, has put together some fantastic wine packages that he’ll deliver to your door step.

BENILATO delivers to your door!

You can also add on some of your favourite beers and spirits.

Good news (I know you were all after some good news) BENILATO delivers to your door!

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HELLO NETFLIX & BENILATO 4 Generations Italian Gelato or even a 'Byron Bay Special' Vegan (GF DF refined sugar free).

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Devine Quality Meats

Text Benilato on 0491752669 with your name + address & ORDER (1L container).

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Devine Quality Meats Mullumbimby are offering Free Local Delivery in Mullumbimby and surrounds.

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Serving the community with antibiotic and hormone free meat, Vince and his team have plenty to choose from. You can still get your grass fed local beef, sausages, duck, roast meats, locally sourced pork, ham and bacon.

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Cape Byron Distillery, producers of premium spirits, including the awarded Brookie’s Byron Gin, will be adapting to meet the overwhelming demand in the current COVID-19 climate by producing a high quality, alcohol based, natural sanitiser, scented with their rainforest Gin & citrus.

We are proud to be able to produce approx 10,000L per week to meet the need.

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Pirlos Wholesale Fruit & Vegetables are now doing home delivery More than ever we need to help our community and come together as one. We would like to offer a service of home delivery of our fresh fruit and vegetables to your door.

Please order online for next day delivery: pirlos.com.au Email: pirlosbb@gmail.com Call 6680 7012

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Come try our famous bone broth soup or the mouth watering baos, salads and dumplings.

Call us on 0492 834 148 or find us on Ubereats and Bopple app.

Beware we only allow 2 guests in the shop at a time to comply with the distancing regulations.

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FREE HOME DELIVERY WITH OUR OWN DRIVERS Earth ‘n’ Sea is open for take away and home delivery of your favourite pizza, pasta and salads and now wine and beer.

Sign up and order online directly from our website (not Menulog or Uber Eats) for the best online pricing and you will receive your 10th order for free. earthnsea.com.au 6685 6029

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Boredom busters for all ages from TOY KINGDOM BYRON BAY Board games, LEGO, Puzzles, Craft, Outdoor activities and heaps more!

Due to the unforeseen circumstances, the now locally owned Roadhouse is for now closed for day trade, but we are happy to be offering takeaway pizza Friday to Sunday nights, making something special for you to look forward to during the weekend.

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The only thing better than a fresh croissant is a fresh croissant, delivered to your door.

The Scratch Patisserie store is closing, but our new delivery and pick-up options are available on Wednesday and Saturdays.

Order at scratchpatisserie.com.au.

Scratch will be trading at the Farmers Markets on Tues, Thurs and Fri, and breads and pastries are available at Mullumbimby IGA Tues - Sat.

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Suffolk Park is open for takeaways and deliveries.

We have introduced stringent hygiene protocols for the safety of customers and staff and offer a minimum contact service.

Our full seasonal and core range is available in crowlers, 4-packs, and cartons.

Speciality chocolate suited for any taste & dietary preference (Vegan, Sugar Free, GF, Organic)

We will continue to offer home delivery and safely supply the public with their beers as long as they are able.

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Check our website for details of our menu and delivery deals.

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The Northern Rivers Conservatorium is pleased to be able to continue to deliver music tuition during this time using a range of online communication platforms.

Di Vino provides an authentic Italian culinary experience in a rustic trattoria-style setting.

Our recipe: fresh local produce together with uniquely Italian ingredients.

At present we sadly cannot seat you in our humble trattoria.

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Cape Byron Medical and COVID-19

Trevor Mead Quality Meats The team at Trevor Mead Quality Meats thanks you for your support.

We are working alongside our suppliers to ensure we are fully stocked with quality meats and deli foods.

Our high standards of food safety and sanitising continue, and we will close for 15 minutes at 12.15pm daily for sterilisation between shifts.

Customers can pre-order via phone or email for same day pick up 6685 6583 E: info@trevormead.com.au.

Online shop and home delivery will begin in the next week. trevormead.com.au

'GPs and Allied Health professionals are here to ensure you receive the medical care you need, in whatever capacity you need it,' says Dr Tonya Coren of Cape Byron Medical.

Our GPs offer Medicare rebated telehealth and phone consults to all patients, with face to face available when required (patients not Medicare registered must pay in full).

You can check out these sites too.

Medicare rebated Allied Health telehealth appointments are also available (call clinic to discuss eligibility).

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COVID-19 Community Organisation Updates Byron Community Centre Monday: Liberation Larder (Fletcher Street Kitchen) breakfast and hot lunch.

Food available from 7.30am.

Homeless Showers from 10am–12pm at the Byron Community Cabin (sign up at Liberation Larder breakfast service).

Wednesday: 7.30am–9am Homeless Breakfast (Fletcher Street Kitchen). Homeless Showers from 10am–12pm at the Byron Community Cabin (sign up at Homeless Breakfast service).

Thursday: Liberation Larder (Fletcher Street Kitchen) breakfast and hot lunch. Food available from 9.30am–1.30pm.

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The Severe Wet Weather Shelter project is a pop-up shelter for people sleeping rough through severe wet weather, in partnership with two church halls in town. Signs will be posted outside front/ back of community centre when it is going to be opened.

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Friday: Liberation Larder (Fletcher Street Kitchen) breakfast and hot lunch.

Food available from 9.30am–1.30pm. Feel Good Friday, a weekly support and connection group for women needing some extra community supports.

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MDNC are providing telephone information and support, Emergency Relief, and both the Integrated Domestic & Family Violence and Staying Home Leaving Violence support programs. They are also providing food parcels to those in need. To access the food parcels and other services call 6684 1286 or 0491 227 306.

Liberation Larder Liberation Larder is running on a skeleton staff of volunteers as many of their volunteers are in the high risk or aged group. Skilled, healthy volunteers are welcome to apply to become involved in the Liberation Larder team.

Any non-perishable food items are gratefully accepted.

Call Liberation Larder on 0435 879 778.

The SHIFT Project The SHIFT Project Byron is a non-profit charity that provides a residential education program for women who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.

In response to COVID-19, we will be providing temporary/ short-term supported accommodation for a small number of women in need.

Please call Anne on 0411 844 134 or email anne@shiftprject. org.au. They are also offering local women over-the-phone psychological support with our qualified psychotherapist, please call 0411 844 134. For more information see www. shiftproject.org.au.

Hub Baptist Church in Ocean Shores The Hub Baptist Church in Ocean Shores has multiple

layers of support available for the homeless and disadvantaged. If anyone finds themselves in need of support during this pandemic simply email us at help@ thehubbaptist.org and one of their team will respond. If young people want to talk to someone they can call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, e-mail or seek web counseling via www.kidshelpline.com. au – Facebook: @kidshelpline, Insta @kidshelplineau, Twitter @KidsHelplineAU.

Community Transport Tweed Byron and Ballina Community Transport (TBBCT) is still operating through the COVID-19 pandemic. However, due to social distancing directives, they have scaled back their services. TBBCT clients can still call to book a trip, if their transport needs are essential e.g. medical appointments that can’t be undertaken by Telehealth.

Trips into Queensland are still going ahead as people can still cross the border to attend medical appointments.

TBBCT is unable to provide transport for people with flu-like symptoms, or who suspect they may have contracted COVID-19. This is to protect volunteer drivers and other service users. If you are concerned you may have contracted the virus, call your GP for advice, rather than making an appointment.

TBBCT is still taking on new clients and accepting referrals through My Aged Care.

They can also assist callers with CHSP and community transport inquiries. Social and shopping buses have been suspended, and will resume once it is safe to do so. Clients of these services have been contacted, and those who need assistance to access groceries have been offered alternatives. TBBCT offices are not accessible to visitors at the moment, but calls are welcome, during office hours 8.30am–4.40pm, Monday to Friday on 1300 875 895.

#ViralKindness Mullumbimby A group has been set up via Getup called #ViralKindness Mullumbimby. They are looking for people to come on-board and drop the #ViralKindness postcard off around their own neighbourhood to signal their willingness to help the more vulnerable in the community,

and they have had quite a bit of interest from locals.

‘We can offer help with shopping, urgent supplies like prescription medications, and also just a wellbeing check, a phone call, because people can become lonely when self-isolating and living alone already,’ said Rachael Kealy who is coordinating the Mullumbimby group.

‘We’re trying to cover the whole of Mullumbimby, but with only eight of us at the moment it’s proving a little difficult, so any extra help that we can get from other community members would be most appreciated.’

Go to www.viralkindness.org. au, select the ‘find a group’ tab, type Mullumbimby, and click on ‘join our group’.

Byron Youth Activity Centre Byron Youth Activity Centre is closed to the public. If you need support you can message on Facebook or Instagram, call your caseworker on their mobile, or ring the office on 6685 7777 and leave a message.

NSW State forests closed Camping and picnic areas in NSW State forests are closed until further notice as part of the public health precautions.

This applies to all State forests in NSW, including native forests and pine plantations.

Walking tracks in State forests can still be accessed for exercise, although it is important that people practise social distancing of 1.5m between individuals as per the public health advice. Further information is on the website at www.forestrycorporation. com.au.

Mullum CWA Due to the coronavirus risk, Mullumbimby CWA branch will not meet in person until further notice. Support each other, and keep in touch by phone. For more information contact president Sue on 6684 1675 or secretary Jenny on 6684 7282.

ask that no donations of any kind, big or small be left at, or near buildings adjoining the premises as we do not have the capacity to process or store these items. We look forward, with faith, to the day we can all be together again.

Ballina/Byron U3A Meetings of the group are suspended until further notice because of the current COVID19 pandemic.

Al-Anon Family Groups Hope and help for families and friends of problem drinkers, meet online and by phone.

Contact 1300 252 666 or www. al-anon.org.au.

Rocky Creek Dam closed Recreation facilities at Rocky Creek Dam are closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff will continue to work at the dam. Rous County Council’s water treatment plants and trunk water main network will continue to operate normally and provide bulk drinking water to the region.

Local Land Services From Tuesday 24 March customer service centres of Local Land Services (LLS) will be open by appointment only and all contact should be done online, or via telephone.

Whilst our offices are closed to the public for face-to-face contact, LLS will continue to provide essential on-ground services, such as biosecurity and emergency management, where safe and practical.

Contact LLS by sending an enquiry online via www.lls. nsw.gov.au or by calling 1300 795 299.

Richmond-Tweed Family History Society Because of COVID-19 the management committee of the Richmond-Tweed Family History Society have decided to cancel the general meeting that was to be held on Saturday, 4 April.

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The Uniting Church Op Shop Mullumbimby is closed till further notice. We thank all our volunteers, customers and regular contributors for your support. We respectfully

The Brunswick Valley (BV) and Hastings Point Tweed Coast (HPTC) Probus Club meetings are cancelled till further notice. Enquires BV Margaret: 66803316, HPTC: 02 6670 4072.

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Seeking assistance for mental health in a time of COVID-19 Mandy Nolan

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ight now our country, our government, and our health system are in the grip of dealing with a pandemic. For a healthy community it provides many challenges – but for those who need to urgently access the health system for non-COVID-19 treatments it’s proving to be very problematic in many areas of Australia. Some of the hardest hit people are those living with mental health issues.

Former Deputy Commissioner of the NSW Mental Health Commission, and general manager of inclusion for Flourish Australia, Fay Jackson, believes that the current health crisis shows clearly that the public mental health system is not working.

It wasn’t working effectively before COVID-19 and it certainly isn’t now, she says.

The issue for people experiencing a mental

health crisis is that the most common entry point to the system is when people are triaged and assessed at Accident and Emergency (A&E).

The impact of COVID-19 on A&E is causing many people to be turned away, and they are not receiving the support or treatment they need.

‘I am receiving phone calls from across Australia, saying that when people are in severe psychological distress, and are feeling suicidal, or have engaged in serious self harm, they are frequently being turned away’, says Ms Jackson.

‘This is probably for a variety of reasons, but isn’t new since the COVID-19 crisis.

Phone ahead to A&E ‘With the COVID-19 crisis, the situation is changing daily, even hourly. So if anyone is having difficulties with mental health, my advice is to make a safety plan to try to avoid an

emergency situation. If A&E is needed in an acute crisis ring ahead.

‘A plan can decrease risk and trauma. It’s hard to consider what to do when you are in the middle of a mental health crisis.’

Increasing pressure ‘A lot of people are feeling more vulnerable and frightened,’ says Ms Jackson.

‘Many people aren’t getting the types of support they were getting before social distancing, isolation, shutdowns on gatherings and social interactions started. Some people’s support previously included support to go shopping, and social engagements with friends, family or staff from not-for-profit mental health services. This has significantly decreased.

Most supports are now only offered by phone or video calls. For some people that is very difficult.’

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According to Ms Jackson, ‘Many of us with mental health issues, apart from [the distress of] COVID-19 itself, have been through many of the elements that people are going through in this crisis right now. We have often been isolated from our friends, family and community. We have been unable to get employment, afford rent or mortgages and [have been] fearful of going shopping. Many of us have been forced, against our will, to be locked in psych wards, unable to enjoy freedom or choice and living under community treatment orders.

‘Those of us who have lived with long-term deep anxiety, paranoia and lack of sleep have experienced what many people are now experiencing for the first time.

But we have often developed coping skills and resilience that aren’t recognised. We are survivors, and we draw on what we have learned to

‘A plan for if things reach crisis point is important too, but that’s not always possible. You can call Lifeline 131114, the Mental Health Access Line on 1800 011 511.

The Sane Australia online forums also provide some great peer support and carer support. Sane Australia is on www.sane.org, but try to do all these things to avoid a crisis taking place.’

The Morrison government has announced increased funding for mental health services.

‘We all need to recognise our resiliency skills and to support others who are re-experiencing, or experiencing psychological distress for the first time. We all have things we can say, even if it is only over the phone, that can help people through this hard time. Let’s do this’.

support others. We may not feel strong or resilient, we may feel fragile and weak, but feelings and thoughts aren’t facts. The fact is, if you are alive today you have been through tough experiences and you are a survivor.

I encourage people to support others who haven’t learned to recognise their resiliency skills to discover them. People with lived experience of mental health issues have an incredible amount of support, advice and resilience to share, if people care to recognise it and listen to it.’

If someone is suicidal, or threatening self harm, what should you/they do?

‘Hopefully you are able to put some things in place before the crisis’ says Ms Jackson, ‘Utilising such things as the Beyond Now Safety Plan App, or just writing out things you can do to help yourself through these times.

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Support for individuals and businesses is available.

My priority is to help locals who urgently require assistance and support.

For individuals needing Centrelink assistance, you can access this through your myGov account, by going to www.servicesaustralia.gov.au or by phoning 132 850.

I know many locals are having a lot of trouble getting through on the phone and online. We’re calling on the Government to fix this urgently.

For information and support for local businesses, go to www.business.gov.au, and businesses impacted by coronavirus can also phone the business hotline on 13 28 46.

Information, guidance and advice are changing rapidly. You can find the details of current announcements and advice, which are updated regularly, on my webpage at www.justineelliot.com.au/hot-topics/ and on my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JustineElliotMP. If you need help, please call my office on (07) 5523 4371 or by email at justine.elliot.mp@aph.gov.au.

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These are extraordinary times for anyone in the performing arts industry. For people who go out to work in public spaces to perform their craft for flesh and blood humans, living in a socially distanced world is a game changer. Artists are responding in different ways – some are jumping online to engage audiences that way – others are enjoying some down time to do things they don’t get time to do when they’re on the road. All agree though, that this is a bizarre and unsettling time and none of us know quite how to take the next step. The next few months will be uncharted territory, where most of our passports will be marked with ‘INDOORS’.

This week we catch up with a few people in the industry to find out what they’re up to – and how they are getting by.

LIKE FATHER LIKE DAUGHTER – LOVE AND MUSIC KNOW NO BOUNDS For Mullum-based Irish musician, Àine Tyrrell, the COVID-19 situation has been one of emotional turmoil; she was looking forward to what was to be the best year of her career – and she has elderly parents in Ireland, and in the US. Being away from family at a time like this is very hard, she says.

Due to the current situation, all of their touring is now on hold, but what is not on hold is their love of music and, thanks to the internet, the ability to connect live on-screen for both Seán and Áine – and they are inviting you into that live stream relationship.

The Like Father Like Daughter live stream will take place on Saturday 4 April, at 9pm (that’s 11am in Ireland – and 6am in New York!).

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HOW TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SING WHEN WE’RE BEING KEPT APART… ‘When this is all over,’ choir conductor and singing teacher, Janet Swain said, ‘I am looking forward to putting on a great big concert of all the songs we are going to be learning over the next few months! I am looking forward to a new appreciation of crowds, and I will probably make people stand really close to each other to sing!

To find out more about the choirs, and what Janet is doing, go to songdynastymusic.com

NEW MUSIC FROM LOCAL ARTISTS; HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Home Is Where The Heart Is is folk-country at its finest. From the classic opening telecaster riff, to the rich acoustic guitars and layered harmonies, the song reaches out to the hardworking men and dads out there, fighting the good fight. This is the second single from North Coast singer songwriter, Cheynne Murphy’s new album Headlights and Goodbyes.

This new release showcases an evolution in maturity for Cheynne, as a songwriter, who had his origins in Sydney bands in the early noughties, a Bluesfest appearance on his arrival to the north coast, and in recent years a nomination as songwriter of the year in the North Coast Entertainment Industry Associations’ (NCEIA) awards.

Go to www.cheynnemurphy.com for a sneak preview of the new singles. Stream from: soundcloud.com/cheynnemurphy/homeis-where-the-heart-is-radio-edit-cheynne-murphy/s-n57D5

JUGGLING HOME LIFE WITH JOEL

The glorious Lisa Hunt is one of those performers who is always on stage somewhere around the globe. The soul singing diva is rarely at home, so right now she’s enjoying the enforced quiet time.

While this is surreal, it’s bearable. When I finish week two of isolation I may think of doing something musical online with the band – or just follow all the other entertainment that I rarely get to see!’

GOT THE LOCKDOWN BLUES? STUKULELE TO THE RESCUE! Stu Eadie and his partner, Miss Amber, head up the ukulele nights around the region. These two took no time at all to come up with a unique way to run Uke Nights online. In fact, Stu believes that ‘iso’ was designed for learning an instrument!

Check out the schedule of group classes, private lessons, sing’n’strums, and the cherished Uke Nights over at www.ukemullum.com. Uke Night, on Thursday 9 April, will have special guests Kate Gittins and Rod Coe, separately, and 1.5 metres apart. And who knows? Maybe more special guests will make it.

Mark the gig in your diary, dust off that uke you have lying around, get it tuned up, and join in!

For Joel Salom, international man of mystery, globe trotting juggler and father of two… the no live gigs mandate has him at home with his kids homeschooling.

In fact, Joel says that ‘Hanging at home and being as socially distanced as possible is enjoyable. I am actually loving it. As a freelance artist – whether you are a musician or performer, you develop a muscle that copes with not having any work. For me, if I don’t have work, I have a combination of no work and a sense of guilt, that I should be contacting people – doing something to generate work! But there is no option for me now. I can actually relax into a state of no work.’

Joel admits he has also been using the downtime to practise! So god knows what he’ll come out of lockdown with! ‘I have been doing a lot of instagramming – which is getting a nice response. It’s percussion juggling tutorials – it’s free. Go to @chukachuks if you want to join in!’

THE MOTHER OF REINVENTION: MEET DANDYMAN Daniel Oldaker, aka Dandyman, is a regular performer, and visitor, to our region. Performing many times a year at the Brunswick Picture House, and the Byron Theatre. last Saturday, Daniel pulled together his friends from around the country for a live Zoom variety show. He will be running these shows every Saturday night at 8pm. Tix are just $5. These are adult shows . He is planning a family variety show on Sundays at 1pm.

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THE COVID CONSPIRACY You can’t have a pandemic without a conspiracy theory. The COVID-19 conspiracies have sprung up almost as quickly as the virus. Some are incurable. One is that the American government developed it and brought it over to the International Military Games, held in Wuhan, in October 2019. The theory posits this was to cripple the rising Chinese superpower. Unfortunately, although the dates line up, America seems to have brought itself down as well. Two sick superpowers equals very stupidpower. So that conspiracy theory goes on the stupidity-is-a-pandemic-too heap.

Then there’s the theory that the Chinese developed COVID-19 to kill pensioners. While it certainly would free up a lot of property, some seats on the bus, and get rid of those pesky elderly, it is both racist and entirely irrational to believe the Chinese are into geronticide. There are much more efficient and targeted ways of killing the elderly – westerners have been using loneliness, abandonment and incarceration in nursing homes for years.

We’re loving the Made In China conspiracies – particularly the one that COVID-19 was created to destroy the Western economic system. If that were the case, they’re doing pretty well, but seeing as China gets so much of its wealth and power from the Western economic system, it’s financially illogical.

Then there’s the 5G theory. Wuhan has the new 5G. This theory purports that the deaths aren’t from the virus – but from a cell break-down that mimics a virus. It doesn’t explain the contagion aspect, that is, how people who live in areas where there is no 5G get the virus. Unless… when you sneeze, the 5G comes out of your nose. And did you know that 5G can stay on a metal surface for days!? Thank god for Spray and Wipe! Furthermore, tests for 5G actually started in Germany, not China. And if it was the 5G flu, then the pandemic would have kicked off there. Actually, if it was the 5G flu then it would make sense – because we’ve never needed super-fast internet more than we do now! Dying for a phone plan?

Worldwide 5G is here, but soon you won’t be!

Another theory is that it’s Bill Gates. Apparently there’s a 2015 coronavirus patent for the development of a vaccine for a specific type of coronavirus found in chickens. It’s been argued that the Gates Foundation funded the 2015 patent, and engineered a global pandemic for personal profit. Gates then gave a presentation at the Massachusetts Medical Society and New England Journal of Medicine event in 2018, and discussed how the global health community would be equipped if we had a pandemic of something like the Spanish flu. This might seem like too much to be a coincidence, but the medical community have been having this discussion since the 1918 pandemic. And Gatesy only has the vax patent for the chicken variant.

So, if it’s not big pharma… is it Big Toilet Paper? Is COVID-19 a Kimberley-Clarke creation? Instead of chemtrails, will planes release toilet paper in long white streaks across the sky?

Some think there was a relationship between the virus and the Corona beer manufacturers. 38 per cent of people surveyed in a study in the US wouldn’t buy the beer anymore, and their stock price plummeted to an all time low. I don’t know if that’s a causal conspiracy, or just proof of stupidity.

So, who benefits the most from social distancing and selfconfinement? Netflix. And guess what their new docuseries is?

It’s called Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak. Now that’s an impressive international marketing strategy! It’s a shame it wasn’t released last year. Or was it?

This coronavirus is real. It’s not a conspiracy. It’s time to stay calm. Connect with your community via your devices. Be nice to your family. Go outside and do some gardening. Sit in the sun.

Wash your hands. Stay socially distanced. Don’t believe bullshit reports, or circulate fear-causing memes. Laugh. It will boost your immunity. And be bloody grateful (again) that you don’t live in America.

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Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic Q Some people just aren’t

getting it!

I had to deposit some money at the local Westpac bank a few days ago. The customer before me was leaning into the teller’s counter, about a foot from her face, where there was an opening in the perspex barrier. He was touching all the surfaces of the customer side of the counter with his hands and body, leaning on it.

When it was my turn, I asked the teller if she had disinfectant, she replied ‘No’.

I did not observe her sanitising her hands after attending to the previous customer, she may have done so. I also noticed she coughed into her elbow, and clearly had a blocked nose.

She was dealing with the public all day when unwell.

When I asked for sanitiser, she directed me to the foyer of the bank.

The guy next to me commented that we were lucky the bank was open!

Phoebe Havyatt Byron Bay Q Byron needs to be locked down. It’s total insanity to let these crowds fill the streets

A model ribbion diagram rendering of the COVID-19 coronavirus protease and beaches. Our hospital can’t possibly cope with a minor, much less major, outbreak. These people are putting the community at serious risk.

As for the Byronians who disregard the seriousness of this COVID-19 crisis, they seriously need counselling and should be asked to self-quarantine on pain of criminal charges if not abided by.

Queenslanders are continuing to flood in, despite their Premier saying the border crossings have to stop.

We have a dire situation in Australia, the airports are not providing any proper testing, or keeping records of incoming passengers. Sick people are arriving, and the example of 2,700 passengers

being allowed to disembark from a cruise ship with four identified cases provides a shocking example of the failure of governments.

We have to rely on ourselves, and our Council, to act. Thus far, Byron Council has failed the test.

Sue Arnold Ocean Shores Q It’s flu season again, and a nasty one this year. The economy is being closed down, entertainment and socialising are cancelled.

Many people, understandably, are in great fear for their lives, their jobs and their homes. This is very bad for the immune system, which keeps us healthy.

80 per cent of the deaths so far from the flu this year

had a pre-existing condition (lung disease, heart disease, cancer, diabetes). With 10,000 tests done each day in Australia there have been 13 deaths from COVID-19 (26 March). Compare this, globally, to five million children starving to death, one million suicides, and prescription medications being the leading cause of death in the US. David Hall Ocean Shores Q If you are reading this letter it is because I was lucky enough find an internet access point window with fewer users, which allowed me the time to press send.

Public access to the internet in Byron at the moment is abysmal. Pre COVID-19 it was at times no better, particularly when the town was inundated with tourists.

With all the talk now of ‘everyone’ working from home, I fear that Byron Bay, and a large section of Australia, will not have the capacity for reliable and productive output with our country’s less than reliable internet.

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Of course, you can’t write a column on property, or anything else at the moment, without mentioning COVID-19 and its impact.

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However, there is so much information out there, that Property Insider is only going to say this; the market will be weaker, and may take some time to recover. If you need to sell, hopefully you also need to buy, so the impact of the weakened market will balance out for you. If you are in a secure job and can afford to borrow, it might well be a good time to buy as you can take advantage of the weakened market and the rebound when it comes.

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There are some new regulations affecting agents around the issues of misrepresentation and disclosure of material facts. You can read the whole article on the Fair Trading website but here are the main points.

Currently, it is an offence for an agent to induce a person to enter into a contract or arrangement by: • making any statement, representation or promise that is false, misleading or deceptive — whether to the knowledge of the agent or not, or

be changed. The new law will require that agents do not induce a person to enter into a contract or arrangement by a failure to disclose a material fact of a kind prescribed by the regulations, that the agent knows, or ought reasonably to know.

Material facts that must be disclosed That a property:

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Making inquiries about a property It is important to be aware that agents must disclose facts that they know about, or ought reasonably to know about. This means that an agent could still be in breach of the law for failing to disclose a fact – even though they didn’t actually know about it.

It is unlikely that an agent would be held liable for not disclosing a material fact if the vendor intentionally concealed that information from the agent when they were questioned, and the agent could not otherwise be reasonably expected to know.

Material facts that an agent could be reasonably expected to know, and could find out by doing their own research, include for example; whether the local area is flood or bushfire prone, or whether the property is listed on the loose-fill asbestos insulation register.

Other material facts, such as those relating to external combustible

cladding, would be known by the property owner and revealed by prospective property purchasers doing their own due diligence in getting copies of the strata owners corporation’s records. However, if an agent has those strata records, and they contain information relevant to material facts, then the agent must disclose them.

Under the residential tenancy laws, real estate agents must disclose certain material facts about a residential property to prospective tenants. From 23 March 2020, there will be new material facts for residential tenancies that must be disclosed, as well as the ones that are currently prescribed.

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2/81B Rajah Road Ocean Shores Enjoy impressive ocean views from the expansive east facing deck or whilst unwinding in your bathtub. Combining perfect aspect and elevation with contemporary design and high ceilings means this home is light, bright and breezy.

One of two beautful homes available.

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Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237 Todd Buckland 0408 966 421 www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives

15 Riverside Drive, Mullumbimby You can imagine a family absolutely loving this property. The ceilings are 9 feet allowing for plenty of light and air to flow. 4 generous bedrooms, the master with an ensuite & WIR. The ceilings are 9 feet allowing for plenty of light and air to flow. The second living area is a great for space for the kids.

1 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby Set on a gently sloping 4000m², this property has direct creek access. The double brick house is extremely well built with suspended concrete slab, which is rarely seen these days. Open plan kitchen and dining have views over the property with established fruit trees and gardens.

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0418 146 739

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• Generous two bedroom townhouse in Lennox Heads Golden Triangle location • Perfect north east aspect located directly opposite the boat channel • Recently renovated and set up as a quality holiday let, ideal for the investor • Upstairs main bedroom with balcony, and second bedroom, both with built-ins • Easy walk to Seven Mile beach, Lennox Point and safe swimming area of the boat channel • Conveniently located close to restaurants, cafes, shops, schools and medical centre • It is rare that ocean view properties like this become available to the market

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Good Life Chocolate delivery an ‘essential service’!

We need more love, don’t we? Luxe chocolate boutique, Love Byron Bay, are stocked up on everything – especially their Fair Trade, Vegan Certified chocolate Easter Collection to serve everybody who makes Love Byron Bay a ‘must do’ on their holiday checklist.

info@love-byronbay.com and use the code ‘HappyEaster’ at the checkout. To meet the safety requirements for self-pickup options your pre-ordered chocolate will be rolled out to the front door where contactless payment is preferred, or you can pre-pay online.

Now with doors closed, the good chocolate, that literally releases happy hormones, can be ordered online, and delivered to your door Australia wide.

Not all chocolate is the same, and Love Byron Bay offer the real thing, including specialty chocolate crafted to suit any taste and dietary preference: vegan, refined sugar free, gluten free, organic, fair trade, ceremonial, single origin, and raw.

So, if you’re thinking there will be no Easter this year, check out six ways you can make this a magical Easter on love-byronbay. com, and also check out their 40 per cent discount offer on all Easter-themed chocolates and eggs.

Remember, chocolate is great company during isolation – providing love, nutrition, happiness and deliciousness.

You can even pick up orders from the boutique. For one morning only, self-pickup (while we still can) will be available at the chocolate boutique driveway (next to Spar Supermarket on Lawson St, Byron Bay) Friday 3 April, 9am–12noon. All you need to do is place your order on-line at www.love-byronbay.com or email them at

Good Taste

For centuries, chocolate has been known as ‘The food of the gods’ and for very good reason. Quality cacao and chocolate that contains a good amount of cacao solids and butter, and is packed full of antioxidants, magnesium and many other elements of good nutrition – and it triggers those feel good endorphins that makes us feel loved and happy. And who doesn’t need that right now?

Order now in time for Easter at www.love-byronbay.com.

5.30AM TO 2PM EVERYDAY 49 BURRINGBAR STREET, MULLUMBIMBY

Follow them on Facebook and Instagram lovebyronbayccb to keep up with their other great offers.

Eating Out Guide

BYRON BAY

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The Italian Byron Bay BALLINA

Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina FB/Insta: wharfbarballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259

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

TAKEAWAY OPEN! Our takeaway is still open, from 7.30am to 8.30pm.

We will be taking extra precautions to ensure our staff and the community are safe during this time, while still serving Ballina their favourite dishes!

NEWRYBAR

Harvest

BYRON BAY

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

Fishheads Byron Bay 1 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 7632 FISHHEADSBYRON

Lord Byron Distillery

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

Success Thai Mon–Sat lunch & dinner closed Sundays Dinner from 5pm.

3/31 Lawson St, Byron Bay www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

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HARVEST MARKETPLACE

18-22 Old Pacific Highway Newrybar NSW 2479 02 6687 2644

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on

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

BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992

www.harvestnewrybar.com.au @harvestnewrybar

The Empire 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306 FB/Insta: EmpireMullum empiremullum.com.au

We will be taking extra precautions to ensure our staff and the community are safe during this time, while still serving Byron their favourite dishes!

Yaman Mullumbimby

CELLAR DOOR – TASTINGS & TOURS

62 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby 6684 3778

Handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients.

Naturally Better!

No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.

www.yamanmullumbimby.com.au

GIN MAKING AND COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS

Open 7 days.

Mon–Wed: 9am–8pm Thu–Sun: 9am–8.30pm

Home Delivery to Byron Town, Sunrise, Suffolk Park.

Taking orders between 1–4pm.

Delivery between 5–7pm.

For takeaway open 12–2.30pm and 5–7pm.

Home delivery call 0421 902 855 or 0402 258 990 See Facebook for further details.

Providing fresh, nutrient dense produce boxes for our community.

Help us to support local farmers and growers to keep our little economy going.

Food is medicine.

Locally sourced vegetable boxes $50 (pre-order for Friday pick-up and delivery) + pantry cooking essentials + frozen meals + wine & cocktails Allpress coffee: 6.30am-11am daily (take-away)

MULLUMBIMBY

TAKEAWAY OPEN! Our takeaway is still open, from 7am to 9pm.

- book online. Gin Making Gift Vouchers available.

LORDBYRON.COM.AU LordByronDistillery

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

The Empire is open for takeaway!

It might be a tough time right now, but with some kindness and a positive attitude we’ll get through it!

The Empire kiosk is still doing what we do: serving up delicious vittles to help you get through the day.

Handcrafted Malawach, Falafel, Pita Pocket, Middle Eastern spices… blended with the tradition of Yemen and the vibe of Mullumbimby.

Visit and experience authentic atmosphere and culture.

Takeaway only. Delivery services starting soon Vegan & Gluten-Free friendly Special Edition Humus Plate every Wednesday.

CATERING

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

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ANTENNAS

• New digital antennas * • Reception NO FIX NO CHARGE problems For fast service call • Extra TV outlets

0402 022 111

David Levine iwireantennas.com.au

Accountants & Bookkeepers ..........27 Acupuncture .................................27 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration....27 Antennas & Installation.................27 Antiques/Restoration ....................27 Appliance Repair ...........................27 Architects .....................................27 Automotive...................................27 Bathroom Renovations..................27 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters27 Bricklaying....................................27 Building Trades .............................27 Bush Regen & Weed Control ..........27 Carpet Cleaning ............................27 Chiropractic ..................................27 Cleaning .......................................27 Computer Services ........................28 Concreting & Paving ......................28 Decks, Patios & Extensions.............28 Dentists ........................................28 Design & Drafting..........................28 Driveway Maintenance ..................28 Earthmoving & Excavation.............28 Electricians ...................................28 Fencing .........................................28 Floor Sanding & Polishing..............28 Garden & Property Maintenance....28 Garden Design ..............................28 Gas Suppliers ................................28 Graphic Design ..............................28 Guttering ......................................28 Handypersons ...............................28 Health ..........................................28 Hire ..............................................28

• DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonable market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).

• RELIABLE TRADESMAN • DECKS & PERGOLAS • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS

*conditions apply

ANTENNAS PLUS

ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

INDEX

BUILDING TRADES

IWIRE

LICENCE NUMBER 344531C

SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS

Ironing .........................................28 Kitchens........................................28 Landscape Design .........................28 Landscape Supplies .......................28 Landscaping .................................29 Locksmith .....................................29 Osteopathy ...................................29 Painting........................................29 Pest Control ..................................29 Photography .................................29 Physiotherapy ...............................29 Picture Framing ............................29 Plastering .....................................29 Plumbers ......................................29 Pools ............................................29 Printing & Copying Services ...........29 Removalists ..................................29 Roofing.........................................29 Rubbish Removal ..........................29 Septic Systems ..............................29 Solar Installation ..........................29 Tiling ............................................30 Travel............................................30 Tree Services .................................30 Tuition ..........................................30 Upholstery ....................................30 Valuers .........................................30 Veterinary Surgeons......................30 Water Filters .................................30 Water Supplies ..............................30 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .........30 Welding ........................................30 Window Cleaning ..........................30 Window Tinting ............................30

ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS

Friendly & Reliable

• Surround sound design & installation • Wi-Fi set up & boosting • All electrical work Call Norm now on

NSW Lic. 83568c Qld BSA 1238105

0422 668 582

FULLY INSURED

ALL ASPECTS OF CARPENTRY WORK

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705

matt.rowan.wardle@gmail.com • Floor installations • Door & Window installations • Decks & Pergolas • Alterations

0488 950 638

ANTIQUES/RESTORATION

FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique. 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com 0412 528454 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242

APPLIANCE REPAIR

BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953 .......... 0403 458177

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420 HAVEN BUILDING All aspects of building. Lic 326616C ...............................................0432 565060

ARCHITECTS

RENOVATION SPECIALIST Customised Service. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154

OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001

FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162 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 FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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

REVAMP BATHROOMS

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

Bathroom Renovations and Tiling Repairs

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

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CLEANING

Call Jason 0434 177 594

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

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

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

BOOKKEEPER Local and reliable .................................. barbarasbookkeeping.com.au 0402 118649

ACUPUNCTURE

LOCAL

SHOWCASE DEALER SHOWROOM

actionjoewindow@gmail.com

SUNSCREENS

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559

• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & flyscreens • Water efficient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 0409 207 646 or 0412 495750

MARLENE FARRY Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine marlenefarry.com ..............66842400 MOBILE ACUPUNCTURE & acupressure massage. Ph Dr. Derek Doran ........................0414 478787

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

1/84 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay

66 680 0 8862

FREE E MEASURE E QUOTE E

artisanair.com.au

PLEASE CALL AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

6680 9394 AU 37088

Lic 246545C

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

CURTAINS

Call PLANTATION SHUTTERS

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0434 539 979

www.byroneco.com.au

Window Cleaning Professionals

AWNINGS

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• Window Cleaning • Screens & Tracks • Pressure Washing • House •Roof • Paths • Solar

ROLL BLINDS

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

– Sales – Installation – Repairs – All Commercial Refrigeration – Residential & Commercial Airconditioning – Coolroom Design & Construction – Freezer Rooms

45 Manns Road, Mullumbimby

6684 2783

Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492

COMPASS CURTAINS

23 years and going strong!

Custom made curtains, blinds and decor items

Barbara Wilson

0435 954 212

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

Quality Exterior Refinishing

We come to you, wherever you are: Byron, Lismore, The Clarence and beyond…

Roof & Pressure Cleaning Roof Painting Deck Oiling

compassinteriors@optusnet.com.au

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 YOUR LOCAL BLIND MAN at North Byron Blinds .................................................. Amos 0404 421518

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

0439 624 945

AH

02 66 804 173

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

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BRICKLAYING

Brick & Blockwork specialist. @ids_brickworks 0400 579 939 Ian.idsbrickworks@gmail.com

Licence no: 332536C Abn: 54499255928a

RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137

fullcirclerefinishing.com

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

Byron Bay

5 Stars

CLEANING SERVICE

CLEANS: Holiday, Residential, Bond, Commercial, Spring

Phone Mick 0409 009 024

Email: mickbhl@gmail.com

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Service Directory

For North Coast news online visit 5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

PAUL’S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109

PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER excellent references, good rates. Shire wide. Ph Krissy ..0410 860330

Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks.

Augers and rock grab available.

HOLIDAY CLEANERS Avail now! Domestic, AirBnB, last-minute. Local, exp & reliable .0421 360961

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283

GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442

CLEANING (continued) DETAILED CLEANER/GUEST HOUSE MANAGER All natural products 4.8 Stayz rated ..0410 723601 BEYOND CLEANING GROUP Quality focused. Brunswick to Ballina from $39.60ph .....0451 102239

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

RICK’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, pool service ...0424 805660

BOND CLEANING...........................................................................................................0421 360961 NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating.0402 716857 G.W. GARDEN MAINTENANCE. Mowing, whipper snipping, gardening, tip runs ........0408 244820 HIGH END RESIDENCE CLEANER 25 yrs 5 star exp. reliable, diligent, ABN, insured .....0411 846816 ALEX EXCAVATION 3.5T Zero Swing excavator & bobcat loader & 5T Tipper Rock Grab 0417 920300 A LUNSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified green keeper. Mowing, edges and weed control ...0410 378375

ELECTRICIANS 24 HOUR SERVICE

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

0439 624 945

CONCRETING & PAVING

DARYL 0418 234 302

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting.

Residential • Civil • Industrial

Lic.136717c

CONCRETING

Lic No. 337066C

ALL AROUND

CONCRETING

Free Quotes

AH

Call Daniel

0424 876 155

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

All Jobs Small or Large

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

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

DENTISTS LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE.......................................................................66851264

DESIGN & DRAFTING

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173

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

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GRAPHIC DESIGN www.thinkblinkdesign.com

RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477

FENCING

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0422 207299 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service. ..................................................0432 107262 FLOW FENCING Pool fencing, timber/colourbond, local, professional and reliable.......0416 424256

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

GAS SUPPLIERS

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

PLATINUM CRETE CONCRETING Lic 225874C. 20 years exp. Free quotes. Justin .........0458 773788 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic 155456C. Ph Andrew.........................0401 968173 BEN FORSYTH, Electrician. Lic:240691C. Ocean Shores & surrounds. No job too small ...0422 136408

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

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

02 66 804 173

Domestic Commercial

SALISBURY

GARDEN DESIGN

Lic: 154293c

COMPUTER SERVICES

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

DESIGN Print | Branding | Social Media | Websites | Graphic Design

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

HANDYPERSONS A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953

BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448 THE FLOOR SANDER New & old floors, decks, non-toxic finishes, special effects, free quotes..0407 821690 GOOD NEWS HANDYMAN Carpentry, home renovations/repairs etc. Jesse..................0458 968290 FENG SHUI DESIGN CONSULTANT Lizzie Bodenham livingbalancedesigns.com.au Ph .0431 678608

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Coast to Country Asphalt Specialising in

• Asphalt Driveways • Sub-divisions • Earthworks • Carparks • and all Maintenance!

For a Free Quote Call Now

oast Asph alt st C Ea

0467 482 948 ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES

6677 1859

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

HEALTH • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy

Acreage Mowing Specialist | Mini excavation Toro Dingo with stump grinder, trencher and soil cultivator

Contact Vadi: 0404

978 383

Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Fire Hazard Reduction | Brush Cutting Tip Runs | Turf Laying | Fully Insured

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au

ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane Ex. Phys ...........................................0408 110006 REMEDIAL MASSAGE: Deep tissue, sports, relaxation. HICAPS avail. Aaron Ovens ......0408 707304 COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING: Anxiety, Depression, Relationships. TracieAnne.com. 0437 174804

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

IRONING

SERVICING THE EAST COAST OF THE NSW NORTHERN RIVERS Burringbar

LAUNDRY AND IRONING SERVICE. washingday.com.au Ph Bec .................................0404 347772

KITCHENS

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au .......................Dave 0409 843689

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey

0409 799 909

various implements available for limited access projects

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

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

LANDSCAPE DESIGN THE BYRON BAY GARDEN & LANDSCAPING COMPANY Structural Landscaping • Paving • Stonework • Timber work • Retaining wall • Garden maintenance • Planting • Turfing • Mulching • Hedging • Lawns

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

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

0427 663 678 / 0410 056 228

A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed............. Nick 0404 764894

28 The Byron Shire Echo żſĶō Ǩǽ ǩǧǩǧ

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

0434 329 111

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift – nationally recognised qualifications

BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443

LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, tree maintenance.....................0402 487213

• Sand • Soils • Gravels • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

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

LANDSCAPING

PEST CONTROL

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au .................................66843633 GRAPHIC EXPRESSIONS BYRON Digital Printing/Fine Art Prints info@gexprint.com.au..66858226

REMOVALISTS

Professional Property Protection you can Trust • Targeted treatments for all pests with “no sprayâ€? cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice!

No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

Shaun Savage Landscapes

0405 594 288

20 Years Experience

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

LOCKSMITH

Calls always returned

0429149 533 Est 2006

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853

Andy’s Move & More

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

02 6681 6555

Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

Specialising in: • Retaining Walls • Pool Surrounds • Block Work • Paving • TurďŹ ng • Stonework

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

PHOTOGRAPHY

From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring

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

0409 917646

Brendan Duggan Locksmith. Automotive car keys and lock installation/repair .......0412 764148

Tree Faerie Fotos

OSTEOPATHY

LEAPFROG REMOVALS BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS

Professional • Commercial • Personal

OSTEOPATHY

30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, mat/reformer, clinical exercise

classes, laser, shockwave. Kim Snellgrove, Cally O’Hara .......................................................66872330 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri.....................................66857517 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday OCEAN SHORES, Jo Meon. Mon & Thu. Email hello@thehealthcove.com or phone ..........66805602 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

PAINTING

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170 leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au Â&#x2021; /RFDO Â&#x2021; &RXQWU\ Â&#x2021; ,QWHUVWDWH /2&$/ Â&#x2021; 6<'1(< Â&#x2021; *2/' &2$67 Â&#x2021; %5,6%$1( Â&#x2021; 0(/%2851(

02 6684 2198

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OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics,

MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 â&#x20AC;˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge....................66803499 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999 PETRA KARNI PHYSIOTHERAPY & Craniosacral, Manual Therapy, TMJ, Classes. to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.

BIBI BRADBURY FURNITURE REMOVALS, general cargo pickup and delivery ..........0478 104516 Petra Karni & Andrew Weatherstone. Byron and Suffolk. Mâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;F & open Saturdays. Ph ....0403 226858

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

ROOFING

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

DOMESTIC â&#x20AC;˘ INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

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

PLASTERING

MONTYS METAL

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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

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

C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C Â&#x2021; )UHH TXRWHV Â&#x2021; *\SURFN Ă&#x20AC; [LQJ VHWWLQJ

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RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL NEW ROOFS / RE-ROOFS INSULATED ROOF PANELS FASCIA & GUTTERS REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

451 186

DQQH P ZDUZLFN#JPDLO FRP SUNRISE PLASTERING. No job too small. Renovations + patchworks. Gtd sat. Free quote ....0418 992001

PLUMBERS

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING www.duluxaccredited.com.au

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

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

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 0429 805 081 20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

Licence No. 207479C

YVES DE WILDE

RUBBISH REMOVAL 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

Lic 167371C

MAN WITH UTE. RETHINK REUSE RECYCLE. Ph Mark ................................................0411 113300

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

Free Quotes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 33 years \HDUV ([SHULHQFH experience )UHH 4XRWHV

NEIL A McINTOSH

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

ABN 48867459605 Lic 33995C

PAINTER

Sales Installation Service

30 years experience Blocked drain specialists Everything plumbing, drainage & gasďŹ tting SHANE

0400 852 141

energyplumbing@gmail.com WWW.ENERGYJETTING.COM.AU WWW.ENERGYPLUMBING.COM.AU

Mark Wopling

ABN 31 490 733 798 LIC 203196C

Painting & Decorating

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

24 years experience

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

Accredited

QUALIFIED â&#x20AC;˘ INSURED â&#x20AC;˘ LOCAL â&#x20AC;˘ FREE QUOTES 7KH Ă&#x20AC; QLVKLQJ WRXFK WR \RXU KRPH

Mob: 0409 451 518

mwoplingpainting@hotmail.com

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 ALL WAYS PAINTING NORTHERN RIVERS. Qualified, insured, clean. 0413 401907 or 66805015

HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

Northern Rivers Pty Ltd

0418 754 149 â&#x20AC;˘ 07 5523 9930

â&#x20AC;˘ plumbing.td@bigpond.com

â&#x20AC;˘ 1300 Taylex â&#x20AC;˘ www.talex.com.au

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

SOLAR INSTALLATION Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228

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

Electric Lic 124600c

COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Urgent repairs. Byron to Tweed ......0434 273726

POOLS

BYRONBAYPAINTINGSERVICES.COM.AU â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reliable. Quality work. Ph .....................1300 255 724 MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, construction/repairs....0418 666839

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Lic 312643C

BYRON BAY

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

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

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Service Directory

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0427 347 380

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â&#x20AC;˘ 20 years local knowledge and experience â&#x20AC;˘ Fully insured / free quotes â&#x20AC;˘ 19 inch chipper â&#x20AC;˘ Bobcat â&#x20AC;˘ Cherry picker â&#x20AC;˘ Crane truck

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

PRUNING ~ REMOVALS ~ STUMP GRINDING

BUSH REGENERATION & CAMPHOR/ INVASIVE PLANT ERADICATION Environmentally friendly methods

â&#x20AC;˘ Best Price Promise â&#x20AC;˘ Highest Quality Products â&#x20AC;˘ 10 Year Installation Workmanship Guarantee â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Year Annual Onsite Cleaning and Maintenance included

â&#x20AC;˘ Restoring

the natural ecosystem for land owners â&#x20AC;˘ /ĹśÄ?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć?Ĺ?ĹśĹ? Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ä&#x161;ĆľÄ?Ć&#x; Ç&#x20AC;Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ç&#x2021; Î&#x2DC; Ç&#x2021;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;ĹŻÄ&#x161;Ć? ĨŽĆ&#x152; Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?ĹľÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ç&#x2021; Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ä&#x161;ĆľÄ?Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ć?

Call Nrth Rivers Camphor Control 0408 581 445

Your Local Solar Experts

1800 88 68 77 firstsunsolar.com.au 268 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay Lic. 258112C

ALL AREAS OF THE NORTHERN RIVERS & SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

0401 208 797

0435 791 129

Solar. OďŹ&#x20AC;-Grid. Electrical.

info@eastpointpower.com.au www.eastpointpower.com.au

â&#x20AC;˘ Professional Tree Removal, Surgery & Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinding â&#x20AC;˘ Weed Control â&#x20AC;˘ Arborist Reporting & Consultancy â&#x20AC;˘ EWP Cherry Picker Hire â&#x20AC;˘ Mulching of Green Waste â&#x20AC;˘ 24 Hour Emergency Call-Out â&#x20AC;˘ Professional, Reliable Service

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66813140 or 0417 698227 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852 LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper + stump grinding. Local, qualified, insured. Free quotes.0402 487213

As a provider of top quality installations in the region since 2006, you can trust us with customised power systems, expert knowledge & affordability.

0428 678 513 â&#x20AC;˘ mark@standalonepower.com.au

www.standalonepower.com.au

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

Servicing the Far North Coast for 20Â years.

Free quotes. Experienced local technicians.

ChemDryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented cleaning systems.

WINTER SPECIAL:

Every 5th m2 FREE

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

OFFICE

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

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

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

EMAIL ADS

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

Display classies (box ads):

adcopy@echo.net.au Line classies:

classifieds@echo.net.au Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. Ads canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be taken on the weekend.

Account enquiries phone 6684 1777.

DISPLAY ADS (with a border): $12.50 per column centimetre These prices include GST.

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

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK! Echo Classies also appear online in Echonetdaily â&#x20AC;&#x201C; echo.net.au/ classified-ads

INDEX Business For Sale ................. 31

Halls For Hire......................... 31 Health Notices ....................... 31 Items Under $100 .................. 31

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

Motor Vehicles ....................... 31

VALUERS

Musical Notes ........................ 31

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

Only Adults ............................ 31

SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP - Valuation, Advisory & Asset M/ment. Specialists in: Residential,

Pets ........................................ 31

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

Positions Vacant .................... 31

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Professional Services ............ 31

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

A u s t r a l i a â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s M o s t E x p e r i e n c e d C r u i s e A g e n t

WATER SUPPLIES

Public Notices ........................ 30

PUBLIC NOTICES ECHO DISTRIBUTION: We love the residents of these areas, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to keep up our weekly service, but due to virus-related issues, we have been forced to suspend our home distribution to certain areas, such as Tintenbar/Nashua including Friday Hut Rd, Fernleigh Rd, Booyung Rd: Coorabell including Coorabell Rd, Newes Rd, Coolamon Scenic Dr, Friday Hut Rd. Coopers Shoot: including Lawlers Ln, Broken Head Rd, Old Byron Bay Rd, Piccadilly Hill Rd, Coopers Shoot Rd, Bangalow Rd. We will also be making a small reduction in distribution in central Lennox in Gibbon and Stewart St. Near to those affected areas we have bulk drops in Lennox and Bangalow (eg at servos, supermarket, newsagent), Tintenbar Store, Newrybar Store and of course nearby towns like Mullumbimby and Byron.

On sale at The Echo

Short Term Accommodation .. 31 To Let ..................................... 31 Tradework .............................. 31 Tree Services ......................... 31 Tuition .................................... 31 Volunteers Wanted................. 31 Wanted .................................. 31 Wanted To Rent ..................... 31 Wanted To Lease ................... 31 Work Wanted ......................... 31

FIND OUT HOW THE ROT BEGAN

TRIDENT WATER Remote access delivery, 4WD water truck. Northern Rivers & surrounds ..0412 580 564

The Fully Insured Professionals

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING

â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinding â&#x20AC;˘ Bobcat â&#x20AC;˘ Cherrypicker â&#x20AC;˘ Crane Truck â&#x20AC;˘ 18â&#x20AC;? Chipper

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

WELDING WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, general, repairs & Aluminium. Call Rod ...........0408 410545

WINDOW CLEANING CLEAN VIEW Prompt, professional, insured. Phone David .............................................0421 906460

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

30 The Byron Shire Echo şſĜĹ? Ǩǽ NJǧNJǧ

RATES & PAYMENT

AT THE ECHO HEAD

Garage Sales......................... 31

for home, commercial and rural properties

Mark Linder QualiďŹ ed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

6684 1777

TUITION

The Water Filter Experts

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

Ads may be taken by phone on

For Sale ................................. 31

WATER FILTERS

TREE SERVICES

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

PROBLEM CAMPHORS and woody weeds removed. No fuss-green waste, lantana too! ..0478 779650

TILING PERFECTION & WATERPROOFING Free quotes, repairs. Lic 179306C .66801168 or 0409 847653 MULLUM VET CLINIC: Richard Gregory, Bec Willis, Mark Sebastian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; After hours avail ...66843818 NORTH COAST VETERINARY SERVICES Dr Lauren Archer .................................................66840735

TRAVEL

PHONE ADS

Death Notices ........................ 31

UPHOLSTERY

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES................................... Happy to help. Andrew..0412 558890

HARMONIUM TUITION, REPAIRS, SALES. Contact Alice.............................................0427 423723

TILING

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524

CONSIDERING GOING OFF-GRID?

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS 6684 1777

DISCLAIMER Advertisements placed in The Byron Shire Echo do not reďŹ&#x201A;ect the views or opinions of the editorial staff.

The Byron Shire Echo does not make any representations as to the accuracy or suitability of any content or information contained in advertising material nor does publication constitute in any way an endorsement by The Byron Shire Echo of the content or representations contained therein.

The Byron Shire Echo does not accept any liability for the representations or promises made in paid advertisements or for any loss or damage arising from reliance on such content, representations or promises.

The BELONGIL CATCHMENT DRAINAGE BOARD (formerly known as Belongil Swamp Drainage Union) is due for directors elections in June 2020.

Due to restrictions to public exhibition spaces the preliminary electoral roll and any information regarding this election can be obtained from the Returning OfďŹ cer at belongildrainageboard@ gmail.com

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

Classifieds HALLS FOR HIRE

Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre Connecting the Byron Shire Community

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

HELP OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER DRIVER REQUIRED

TRADEWORK

Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre are looking for a crew of volunteer food recovery van drivers.

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

Requirements for the job are that you must be ďŹ t and able to lift sometimes heavy boxes of food, you must have an unencumbered Drivers Licence.

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

If you like driving and you feel you could contribute to your community and environment please enquire by giving the centre a call on 02 6684 1286 or drop in at 55 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.

Help us to continue this valuable program, keeping good food out of landďŹ ll and in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bellies.

So far we have recovered over 44 Tonnes of food

PROF. SERVICES

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

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

TREE SERVICES

20 years local experience â&#x20AC;˘ 19 inch chipper â&#x20AC;˘ Stump grinding â&#x20AC;˘ Cherry picker â&#x20AC;˘ Crane truck â&#x20AC;˘ Bob Cat

Fully insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes

0427 347 380

BUSINESS FOR SALE FIREWOOD â&#x20AC;˘ Fence posts â&#x20AC;˘ Poles â&#x20AC;˘ Sleepers â&#x20AC;˘ Sawn timber Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 0427 490 038 Mon-Wed, by appointment Thurs/Fri 8am to 4pm | Sat, 8am to 3pm

ITEMS UNDER $100 4 SHEETS CORRUGATED IRON. Each 375x85 $20 the lot. Byron Bay 0408658255

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

GARAGE SALES

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

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Perfect for working from home in a P/T capacity with room to expand in high growth market.

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TO LET BANGALOW SMALL HOUSE to rent, partly furnished. Washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator. No outgoings.

Carpets and tiles, large shower. Suit 1 person, male or female. No drugs, no smoking. $400pw Ph 0402061110 LARGE GRANNY FLAT, Suffolk Park village, fully equipped, own patio, $400p/w inc Wi-Fi. Available now. Ph 0422253614 SUFFOLK PK Brandon St. 3bdr house, 1bath, 145m to beach, own garden, spacious living, long lease, min 12mths.

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

KELLY MASON 21/02/1954â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22/03/2020 Passed away peacefully in her sleep, all pain gone now and with God and mother and father. Became an angel and dearly missed by Jo (sister), Wayne (brother) and all relatives and friends. Kind heart to many. Loved her pets. Cared many years for her mother, Joy. Multi-talented, graphic artist, drummer, Byron Theatre Company. Prayed daily for others and helped many. God bless you Kell, my dearest friend, Paul xoxox

PETS Hank is a 3 year old desexed male mastiff x. He is a good natured boy who has had some basic obedience training and would be a good manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s companion dog. He is an active boy who would love room to run.

If you can give Hank a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461.

M/c no 991001001624651.

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Byron Dog Rescue is looking for volunteers to work in their Op Shops in Brunswick Heads and to assist with sorting goods for the shops at their Centre on Left Bank Road.

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WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post ofďŹ ce box

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Nursery is Open Scott Morrison says: ‘Only go out shopping for what you need to stay at home.’

We at Mullum Creek Nursery think that gardening at home is an essential part of staying home.

We will limit shoppers to 9 persons at a time to keep within the 10 person guideline.

Please feel safe to come to the nursery.

‘NZ: We’re going into lockdown. You’ll hear from me a lot. AUS: Going to the footy. Wait, why are you at the beach?! Go get haircuts.

Schools are clopen. We need to help essential workers, which is everyone. Unleash the plague ship! Parliament is closed. Mining CEO in charge now.’ Tweeted by journalist David Milner.

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It’s April Fools Day! Usually newspapers will try and prank the public with outlandish stories. Yet given current events, nothing is more bizarre than a global pandemic and economic collapse.

There are April Fools stories, for your amusement, available at www.echo.net.au.

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Yes, it is still safe to read The Echo! According to the World Health Organisation: ‘The likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes COVID-19 from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low’. While there is poor survivability of the virus on those surfaces, we suggest readers take their copy home, rather than share copies that they might find at a takeaway, for example.

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Australia is no longer operating as a democracy. The federal Coalition government has suspended parliament until August, which Labor opposes. Aside from the national cabinet, comprising the prime minister, state and territory premiers and chief ministers, there is now a National COVID-19 Co-ordination Commission (NCCC). Headed by former

Now there is a $750pw wage subsidy per employee guarantee by the federal government, small business can breathe a little easier. Yet given the ongoing dangers of COVID-19 cases swamping hospitals, vigilance with social distancing and hand washing is still vital.

Travelling to regional NSW for a holiday is now expressly prohibited under NSW law, and there are hefty fines for not complying. Photo Jeff ‘Watching The Police State Unfold’ Dawson CEO of Fortescue Metals Group, Neville Power, this small and unelected group of mainly big business interests now runs the country – without oversight. They have no expertise in large crisis management, nor any scientific knowledge.

landlords offering rental freezes is encouraging, yet there are apparently others who are yet to follow suit.

The Echo is very keen to hear business experience with this, even anonymously, so please email editor@ echo.net.au.

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So far the prime minster refuses to apply any accountability for the Ruby Princess fiasco, which saw Peter Dutton’s Border Force and NSW Health squabble over who approved letting COVID-19 infected passengers off at Sydney Harbour. The PM also rejected making public the scientific underpinnings to his government’s discombobulated COVID-19 response.

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Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Sally McManus, has tweeted, ‘Unions across the country are reporting record numbers of people joining’.

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