The Byron Shire Echo – Issue 35.02 – June 24, 2020

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New dam proposed for growing population David Lowe The release of a proposed $245 million plan to protect the future of the region’s water supply was unanimously endorsed by Rous County councillors at their meeting last week.

‘Future Water Project 2060’ will be going on public exhibition for six weeks from 1 July 2020.

Chairperson Keith Williams said, ‘Given the recent impact of the worst drought conditions in living memory, this once-in-a-generation proposal could not come at a more critical time for our region’s water resources.’

The two main elements of the plan are a new, fifty gigalitre Dunoon Dam, to be located downstream of the existing Rocky Creek Dam and budgeted at $220 million, and a $25 million investment to upgrade the existing Marom Creek Water Treatment Plant, near Wollongbar.

Although the idea of the Dunoon Dam has been controversial since it was first suggested in the 1990s, chairperson Williams said, ‘all of Council’s investigations to date show the Dunoon Dam remains the most affordable and sustainable option for securing the community’s water supply to 2060 and beyond.

‘It will also make sure our community is not burdened by excessive water restrictions,’ he said.

The Echo spoke to Rous County Councillor, Sharon Cadwallader, about the perspective from Ballina. ‘The drought really brought it home to me as to the imperative to secure the region’s future water supply,’ she said.

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‘With the current population growth, new water sources are desperately needed. And while the community have embraced initiatives like the 160 litre per day water challenge, installed rain water tanks, and taken up recycled water, it just isn’t enough to future-proof the region’s water supply.’

The latest Rous County Council research suggests that. In spite of these community incentives for greater water efficiency, projected population growth across the Northern Rivers region, over the next forty years, means that five additional gigalitres will be needed each year – that’s the equivalent of 2,000 Olympic swimming pools.

General Manager, Phillip Rudd said, ‘The proposed Future Water Project 2060, is the culmination of extensive investigations over a long period to find an all-round viable solution for permanently boosting the region’s water supply’.

Other water sources that have been considered following ‘extensive community input’ include desalination, recycled water, and increased groundwater use.

Dam proposal could ĶŔżëĈƐ ƆĶīŕĶǕ ĈëŕƐ Indigenous heritage Rous County Councillor, Vanessa Ekins, told The Echo that the people of the Northern Rivers need to think about future water demand, and whether they are prepared to pay much higher rates to fund the dam if water use, and population, continue to rise. ▶ Continued on page 2

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Into the breach

This whale, among five pods travelling north, was photographed last Saturday by Whale Watching Byron Bay skipper, Dylan Wilson, two nautical miles north east of Julian Rocks, on one of the first tours of the whale season. For more info visit www.whalewatchingbyronbay.com.au.

ŔŕĕƆƐƷ şǔ ĕſĕĎ Īşſ ƖŕëżżſşưĕĎ ĎƱĕōōĶŕīƆ Paul Bibby Local landowners with unauthorised dwellings on their properties will be given an 18-month amnesty to seek development approval without the threat of being fined, Byron Council has decided.

The measure forms part of a new strategy to deal with the thousands of houses, studios and cabins built without approval across the Shire over the past five decades.

Passed at last week’s planning meeting, the strategy includes the preparation of an Unauthorised Residential Accommodation policy, to formalise the planning pathways, and consequences, for unauthorised dwellings seeking approval retrospectively.

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Any unauthorised residential dwelling, built after June 18, would be subject to enforcement action.

Greens Deputy Mayor Sarah Ndiaye said, ‘We have an enormous amount of unauthorised dwellings, and we don’t have the capacity to accommodate all the people living in them if we knock down all of those houses.

‘We have a housing affordability crisis. We have a duty of care and we can’t just throw people out.

‘And we need to provide staff with a process for dealing with these dwellings.

‘At the moment, people are spending a huge amount of time, energy and money to make a property that is illegal, legal. That money goes to planners and

lawyers, but it costs our staff time and money, and resources, with very little in return.’

The meeting heard that Council’s chief legal counsel, Ralph James, had already drafted a proposed policy which could be ‘resurrected’ relatively easily, subject to the input from councillors.

The new strategy, passed by a vote of eight councillors to one, formed part of the response to a request by a landowner on Yagers Lane, Skinners Shoot for approval of an unauthorised house.

A Council staff report stated that the house, sitting on 4.1 hectares of land zoned RU2, was consistent with the Byron Rural Land Use Strategy. The request for approval was also granted.

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Byron Council will review the worsening pedestrian safety and parking issues occurring in Sunrise as a result of increased housing density and a lack of infrastructure.

The move came, somewhat ironically, as Council voted last week to approve another two medium density housing developments in the suburb. Ten dwellings for 7–9 Julian Rocks Drive were approved, ranging in size from one to three bedrooms.

Six units were also approved – without debate – on a small residential block at 6 Julian Rocks Drive. It was the subject of considerable opposition by neighbours.

Both will be developed by

The Kollective housing corporation, which has at least ten other similar projects across the Shire.

No reason to reject DA: Cr Ndiaye Greens Deputy Mayor Sarah Ndiaye, said of the 7–9 Julian Rocks Drive proposal, ‘While I’m never excited to support such high density on these blocks, there isn’t a reason for us to reject this proposal under the current LEP and planning laws’.

However, Cr Ndiaye said that it highlighted pedestrian safety, traffic and parking issues in Sunrise.

In particular, one of the entrances to the new development could generate up to

22 additional car movements per day, and lies in close proximity to a bus stop used by local schoolchildren.

‘The whole area of Sunrise wasn’t set up with the level of cars, pedestrian use, cycle use movements it now has,’ Cr Ndiaye said.

‘If we want people to use public transport, we have to create public transport they can actually use safely.’

Full of parked cars Labor Cr Jan Hackett agreed that a review was needed, pointing out that the road verges in Sunrise were full of parked cars.

‘They’re also parking in the walkways that were designed for the backs of properties,’ Cr Hackett said.

‘Now with the development of the industrial estate, you’ve got overflow parking from there, from the shopping centre and from Habitat.’

Greens Mayor, Simon Richardson, and Labor councillor, Paul Spooner, both spoke against the proposed traffic and safety review, arguing that an issue of such seriousness needed to be dealt with separately.

‘I think this is a wellintentioned, but slightly clumsy way of doing it,’ Cr Richardson said.

‘We haven’t asked staff what costings are involved, how long it will take…

‘We’re looking at a whole report on getting better outcomes on affordable development’.

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▶ Continued from page 1 ‘While dams are beautiful places to visit, and provide jobs during their construction phase,’ she said, ‘the Dunoon Dam will impact significant Aboriginal cultural heritage, destroy high conservation value vegetation, and flood platypus habitat in Rocky Creek.’

Chairperson Keith Williams acknowledged there are ‘many important ecological, cultural heritage, landowner, funding and other issues’ that need to be carefully considered in the development of an additional dam.

‘Remember, most household water use is flushing toilets and washing clothes,’ Ms Ekins said.

(L-R) Mayor Simon Richardson, Cr Vanessa Ekins, Phillip Rudd (General Manager), Cr Sandra Humphrys, Cr Keith Williams (Chair), Michael McKenzie (Future Water Project Manager), Cr Sharon Cadwallader (D/Chair), Cr Darlene Cook, Cr Robert Mustow. Photo supplied ‘Do we need expensive drinking-quality water to do this? Rous County Council offer generous rebates for rainwater tanks, and even

Residents in the north of the Shire are encouraged to look at the draft North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan, attend a drop-in session or get in touch with staff if they have any questions. www.yoursaybyronshire.com.au/frms

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more when these tanks are plumbed into your laundry and toilet. This is the time to talk about our future water sources.’

Hard copies are at the Council office at Mullumbimby and Billinudgel Post Office To contact our Flood and Drainage Engineer, call: 6626 7227 smoffett@byron.nsw.gov.au

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RFS recruits accredited during COVID-19 Aslan Shand Last Wednesday, Main Arm Fire Brigade welcomed another seven members after they passed their accreditation. This followed a six week program of twice weekly training for the group, with another two recruits going through their accreditation on Sunday.

Of the seven new members who passed their accreditation, five of them were women.

All emergency services in the region have been under unprecedented pressure in recent times, as the ageing volunteer-base struggles to keep people on the ground to support communities.

NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), Group Commander, Bob Graham said of the 2019 fires, ‘We had all the resources we could on the ground, including Fire and Rescue NSW, Forestry, National Parks, SES (State Emergency Services) and the police. But many of us were still doing 20 hour shifts regularly’.

So while it is a great relief

New Main Arm RFS recruits with volunteers. Photo Jeff Dawson tha, following the last fire season, there has been a large increase in people wanting to volunteer for the local RFS brigades, Mr Graham said it has been a struggle to get new recruits trained and accredited because of the COVID-19 crisis.

It wasn’t until six weeks ago that training for new recruits was allowed to restart, under strict COVID-19 guidelines. General training

has still not recommenced for accredited RFS members.

Other brigades have also seen new recruits being brought onboard – the Byron Bay Brigade has 18 new members and there are nine new members, in Cudgen who recently passed their accreditation.

There are another 18 new recruits in the Federal–Goonengerry Brigade, and another 10 from a range

of other brigades who are almost ready to take their accreditation test.

In 2017, the region was devastated by the impact of Ex-Cyclone Debbie with homes, livelihoods and lives being lost.

One area that was particularly affected was the north of Byron Shire, with businesses and homes that had never previously been affected by flooding being inundated. Billinudgel, Ocean Shores, New Brighton, and Mullumbimby were just some of the effected areas.

Responding to the impact, Byron Shire Council joined with residents to develop the

North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan.

Over a two year period, this has brought together the stories, and the lived experience, of more than 400 people to develop the draft floodplain plan. The draft plan is now on exhibition.

James Flockton, Infrastructure Planning co-ordinator, said the information in the study was developed using the latest scientific data, mapping and information on rainfall, run-off and topography, which were used to produce detailed flood maps showing the impact of previous floods and the

predicted impact of a number of future flood scenarios.

‘These maps are a very good way for people to understand the potential impact of flooding on their property,’ Mr Flockton said.

Priorities ‘Consultants then took all of the information in the Study, along with community feedback, and developed the North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan, which sets out a range of high, medium and low priorities which Council will use to guide capital works and other measures to manage

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flood risk,’ he said.

Public drop-in sessions are planned throughout the Shire’s north.

These are: Mullumbimby – July 1 at the Council Chambers from 12 noon till 7pm, Billinudgel – July 7 at the Billinudgel Hotel, from 5 till 7pm, and South Golden Beach – July 16 at the South Golden Beach Hall, from 5.30 till 7.30pm.

Appointments with Council’s drainage and flood engineers are also available.

The plan is on exhibition until July 24, with information available at the Your Say Byron Shire website.

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Local News Bruns parking goalposts moved, says chamber Senior Council staff have defended the way traffic data is analysed, after the Brunswick Heads chamber of commerce claimed the term ‘full capacity’ is defined as an occupancy of 90 per cent, not 100 per cent.

It comes as councillors will consider paid parking for the town at this Thursday’s meeting, with staff recommending deferring consideration until the October 2020 meeting ‘owing to the current impacts of the COVID-19 crisis’.

The chamber’s Kim Rosen says Council staff inexplicably dropped full capacity

from 90 to 80 per cent.

‘So it’s much easier to reach capacity!’ she said of the report from Council consultants Traffic & Parking Consultants (TPS).

Practical capacity When asked about Ms Rosen’s claims, staff replied that in traffic engineering terminology, 90 per cent parking capacity is known as ‘practical capacity’.

Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway told The Echo, ‘Many of these remaining spaces are often difficult to see, hard to manoeuvre into

and provide some buffer for sudden short-term surges in demand. What this means is that the parking is “full” but there is a small amount of buffer that allows cars to circulate, wait and eventually find a park.

‘In order to stay ahead of congestion and manage the situation before reaching practical capacity, Council has recommended the town be monitored, and when parking returns to 80 per cent capacity or more (i.e. before the town reaches practical capacity and begins to see a return in poor driver behaviour) we begin to implement

a sustainable system to better manage the Brunswick Heads parking scheme’.

Ms Rosen criticised another report by Council’s consultant EthosUrban, who assessed the business conditions in Bruns, describing it as ‘seriously flawed’. She said, ‘EthosUrban’s assessment was mostly a desk-top one, based on 2019 retail sales (commercial floor space x $5,230), and projections that there’ll be an extra two million people in SEQ by 2034.’

She added, ‘Consultation was minimal, and many opinions and erroneous assumptions were repeated.’

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Lennox: business and people coming back Photo & story Eve Jeffery With businesses in Lennox Head slowly returning to the new normal, the Lennox Chamber of Commerce is continuing with plans that began pre-pandemic.

Chamber president and mortgage broker Zain Peart, who has been heading up the group for the last three years, said that a few businesses closed temporarily,

but they all came back with creative ways to stay open during the lockdown.

‘The Lennox community as a whole has shown great support for the businesses to help out as well.’

The aims of the chamber, which has an executive committee of seven, include advocating for a thriving and sustainable business environment in Lennox Head, encouraging people to

shop locally, and promoting Lennox Head as a safe and attractive year-round tourist destination.

Mr Peart said that the chamber is now back to focussing on the main street upgrade.

‘The main street project is a renewal of the whole main street, including a new park and new toilet blocks. We are keeping the street two-way after the trial we held last

year for one-way that did not work for Lennox.

‘The first plans are currently on display for the project.’

Mr Peart said that there will also be an update of the chamber, in line with Business NSW, and the town is looking forward to ‘visitors arriving and people returning’.

‘And things getting back to normal.’

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Byron Shire Council Notices COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

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Documents on exhibition are available for viewing on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Public-Notice.

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

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

COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAM (SECTION 356)

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

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

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Council’s Community Initiatives Program aims to improve community wellbeing and quality of life for Byron Shire residents.

Council invites applications for community driven initiatives that address a specific community need which builds a sense of community, and aligns with Council’s goals.

Guidelines, including the assessment criteria, and an application form, can be downloaded from Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Community/Supporting-communities/ Grants-and-funding/Community-Initiatives-Program Applicants need to: • read the guidelines to understand if their organisation and project are eligible for funding; • show a matching contribution to the proposed project as outlined in the guidelines; • complete an application form on the template provided.

To assist applicants in developing their application, in lieu of a Funding Workshop, a range of online resources and tips can be accessed via Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Community/ Supporting-communities/Grants-and-funding/Community-InitiativesProgram. It is strongly recommended that potential applicants view the workshop resources to assist with their application.

Applications close: 4.00pm Friday 3 July 2020 Enquiries: Joanne McMurtry 02 6626 7316 or jmcmurtry@byron.nsw.gov.au Please note: The canvassing of Councillors or Council staff in relation to this funding program will automatically result in disqualification of offending applicants.

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

PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

10.2019.626.1 – Mullumbimby, 30 Corella Crescent Dwelling House

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979

10.2020.117.1 – Brunswick Heads, 12 Omega Circuit Stage 1 Dwelling House; and Stage 2 Secondary Dwelling

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 Council’s Customer Service Centre during normal office hours.

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.

10.2020.120.1 – Byron Bay, 67 Butler Street Dwelling House, Swimming Pool and Tree Removal Five (5) Trees 10.2020.82.1 – Ocean Shores, 16 Nandroya Avenue Change of Use of Studio to Secondary Dwelling and New Carport 10.2020.107.1 – Bangalow, 7/111 Fowlers Lane Dwelling House, Carport and Swimming Pool 10.2020.167.1 – New Brighton, 7 The Esplanade Studio

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Bypass project enters ƐIJĕ Ǖŕëō ƆƐëīĕ The fourth and final stage of the $20 million Byron Bay bypass project is on track to start before the end of the month, Council staff have said in a press release.

After works for roundabouts, kerb and gutters, and extending the existing shared path, the bypass is expected to be open to traffic before Christmas, say staff.

Within the media release, Council quoted local Nationals MLC Ben Franklin, -spruiking the contentious project, saying it is a ‘great milestone’.

Given Mr Franklin is not a representative of Council, The Echo asked staff ‘why was it considered appropriate to include his comment?

Did Mr Franklin ask to be quoted in this Council PR? Who approved this?’

Council’s media rep replied, ‘It is a requirement of our funding agreement for the project to have all media releases celebrating major project milestones approved

by Infrastructure NSW and the RMS. Both departments require approval from the Office of the NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, the Hon. Paul Toole. Minister Toole’s office makes the decision on who is quoted in the media release. In this case it was Ben Franklin. There have been other instances where Minister Barilaro and Minister Toole have been quoted in our bypass media releases’.

INVITATION TO SUBMIT COMMENT DRAFT AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN (DCP) 2014 RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER NARRATIVES – MULTIPLE CHAPTERS ‘Residential Character Narratives’ – capturing what makes one neighbourhood distinct from another in the way it ‘looks and feels’ – have been developed through consultation with the community and other key stakeholders as part of the drafting of our Residential Strategy.

To ensure our urban towns and villages continue to reflect their own unique identity and local character, ‘character narratives’ have been included in the following locality-specific chapters of Byron DCP 2014 – Part E: • Bangalow • Brunswick Heads • Byron Bay and surrounds • Ocean Shores, New Brighton and South Golden Beach • Mullumbimby • Suffolk Park

Please quote the development application and property description when making a submission. To enable Council to provide you with further correspondence in relation to your submission, please provide an email address.

10.2020.262.1 – Byron Bay, 12/146 Old Bangalow Road Swimming Pool, Retaining Wall and Deck

DCP 2014 Chapter D1: Residential Accommodation in Urban, Village and Special Purpose Zones has also been amended to reflect the character narratives.

10.2020.225.1 – Ocean Shores, 6 Rangal Road Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling House and Swimming Pool

The above amended DCP 2014 Chapters are available for comment on Council’s website.

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.

10.2020.196.1 – Brunswick Heads, 11 Torakina Road Dwelling House and Secondary Dwelling

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

EXHIBITION CLOSES 1 JULY 2020 10.2020.241.1 – Possum Creek, 380 Friday Hut Road (LOT: 4 DP: 587432) Byron Bay Planning and Property Consultants, Use of Two (2) Existing Structures One (1) as Tourist and Visitor Accommodation and One (1) as a Studio 10.2020.234.1 – Byron Bay, 1/38 Carlyle Street (LOT: 1 SP: 45265) Matt Walker Town Planning, Use of Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling

EXHIBITION CLOSES 8 JULY 2020 10.2020.257.1 – Byron Bay, 113A Paterson Street (LOT: 1 DP: 717719) Logan Architecture, Multi Dwelling Housing Comprising Seven (7) Dwellings, including Demolition of Existing Dwelling House 10.2020.242.1 – Main Arm, 84 Blindmouth Road (LOT: 52 DP: 1035034) Balanced Systems Planning Consultants, Rural Land Sharing Community (Multiple Occupancy) consisting of Twelve (12) Dwelling Sites, Associated Infrastructure, Land Management and Environmental Enhancement 10.2020.239.1 – Myocum, 59 Kingsvale Road (LOT: 4 DP: 843850) Mr M A Newhouse, Studio 10.2020.260.1 – Myocum, 1176 Myocum Road (LOT: 1 DP: 553934) Wards Landscaping Supplies, Use of the Property for Landscaping Material Supplies and Use of Swimming Pool

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10.2016.161.4 – Mullumbimby, 30 Corella Crescent, 28 Corella Crescent, 77 Tuckeroo Avenue, 22 Cockatoo Crescent S4.55 to Modify Bushfire Conditions 10.2017.328.2 – Byron Bay, 60 Carlyle Street S4.55 to Stage the Development and to Provide Hardstand Car Parking Space in Lieu of Garage for Dwelling B 10.2017.250.3 – Byron Bay, 6 Blackbutt Place S4.55 Modification to Remove Condition 6 Requiring Section 68 Plumbing Approval 10.2019.12.2 – Bangalow, 32–34 Byron Street S4.55 for Minor Internal Modification and Extension of Trading Hours 10.2019.98.3 – Mullumbimby, 20 Morrison Avenue S4.55 to Modify Parking Arrangement 10.2019.331.3 – Bangalow, 9 Clover Hill Circuit S4.55 to include Retaining Wall 10.2019.484.2 – Brunswick Heads, 22 Omega Circuit S4.55 to Stage Construction of Dual Occupancy (Detached) 10.2018.302.2 – Ocean Shores, 31 Muli Muli Avenue S4.55 to Alter Building Footprint, Internal Layout, Glazing, Add Walkways and Separate Stage for Swimming Pool

DEFERRED APPROVAL APPLICATIONS 10.2019.250.1 – Wilsons Creek, 859 Wilsons Creek Road Use of Existing Unauthorised Structure as a Studio 10.2020.79.1 – Myocum, 29 Myocum Downs Drive Use of Shed Converted to Dwelling House to Create Dual Occupancy (Detached)

Submissions close: 24 July 2020 Enquiries: Alex Caras 02 6626 7097

DRAFT ARTS AND CULTURE POLICY PUBLIC EXHIBITION – OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS The Draft Arts and Culture Policy is on exhibition for a period of more than 28 days and is available on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au.

The process for developing the draft included a literature review, Arts and Cultural sector consultation and broader community consultation. Submissions can be made on the Draft Policy up to the closing time and date below. If no submissions are received, the Draft Policy will be adopted.

Submissions close: 4.00pm Friday 17 July 2020 Enquiries: Joanne McMurtry on 02 6626 7316 or via email jmcmurtry@byron.nsw.gov.au For information on making a submission, and where to address it, refer to the “Make a submission” section of Council’s weekly advertising.

Please note: The canvassing of Councillors or Council staff in relation to this tender will automatically result in disqualification of offending tenderers.

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All around the country, COVID-19 restrictions have stopped us gathering to dance, but that hasn’t stopped one of our most exciting and innovating dance troupes, Sprung!! from working towards their October production O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible.

Dancer and community arts practitioner, Katie Cooper-Wares, assists artistic director Michael Hennessey in leading the team, some of whom have intellectual disabilities. The new production features an original score by local composer Dr Fred Cole,

Sprung!! Photo supplied and lighting design by John Rayment.

In order to fund the work, which will provide employment for 22 people in the creative arts, Sprung!! has just launched a crowdfunding campaign and are asking the

community for support. Each dollar raised (up to $15,000) will be generously matched by donors Paul and Glynnis Brady, from Brady Marine.

To donate please go to www.givenow.com.au/ thingsimpossible.

residents of Byron Shire into finding out how individuals can reduce emissions to zero, ideally by 2025.

Nik Midlam, a director of Zero Emissions Byron Limited (ZEB), says, ‘While this reduction in emissions happened for the ‘wrong’ reasons, we can see from these statistics that, as a society, it is possible to reduce our emissions quite

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The Point Advisory report included data from the Shire’s network distributor, Essential Energy, which provided electricity load profile data from the Shire’s three zone substations. According to the report, Mullumbimby’s substation had the highest electricity use. Mr Midlam says, ‘The interesting finding is that solar is now providing almost

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Plans for a restaurant at Scarrabelottis lookout were reluctantly approved by Byron councillors last week.

The long-running battle included opposition from residents and a deferral from Byron Council over parking issues.

The site, located about ten minutes from Mullumbimby on Coolamon Scenic Drive, will be home to a high end 40-seat restaurant with limited day-time opening hours.

Q See page 14 for a neighbour’s view of the potential impacts and historical context.

Drop in local greenhouse gas emissions owing to lockdown Electricity emissions in Byron Shire were reduced by 21 per cent in April this year, while private transport emissions were estimated to have reduced by 50 per cent to 75 per cent over the month of April, according to a report from consultants Point Advisory, for Zero Emissions Byron Limited (ZEB).

ZEB’s aim is to educate, promote and encourage

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all of the area’s electricity use in the middle of the day’.

The report compared the load profile for January to April 2020 against the same time of year of the previous four years, 2016 to 2019.

Results showed that March appeared to be a transition month, in which electricity use decreased by 11 per cent, compared with three previous years.

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COUNCIL’S 3RD ATTEMPT TO PUSH PAID PARKING ON BRUNS VILLAGE How could you Council?

We don’t understand how any discussion of paid parking could occur this year with COVID-19.

Economic assessment EthosUrban did not deliver on their brief to ascertain real life business conditions or gather the tourism data requested.

The UrbanEthos desktop-based UHSRUW LV VR ÀDZHG WKDW LW QHHGV to be discounted. The current economic climate in Bruns is dire with most businesses saying it will take 1–2 years to recover.

EthosUrban could have utilised the Chamber’s 2019 Business survey much more than they did.

Council Intercept Study Council missed a perfect opportunity to get crucial data on the proportion of Bruns day trippers to long stay visitors, via their own Intercept Survey. Day trippers are the main potential meter users.

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We are undertaking our own Intercept Survey to get this information, but there are very few visitors around right now to survey.

2SLQLRQ EDVHG ÀQGLQJV 0DQ\ VR FDOOHG ¾¿QGLQJVœ LQ WKH EthosUrban Report were mere opinions. Generalisations were common. There were several untruths and omissions (see later).

The report was also very repetitive. • Need for revenue x 17 times ‡ 7UDI¿F FRQJHVWLRQ [ WLPHV :KDW WUDI¿F FRQJHVWLRQ" 5HSHDW something often enough and people will think it’s true.

One of the best features of the newly opened EPIQ Marketplace shopping centre at Lennox Head is on the roof. The owners, Clarence Property, have invested in a 300 kW solar system.

Considering the new shopping centre in Hutley Drive will use an estimated 735,000kW per annum, this massive solar system will provide up to 55 per cent of the annual energy usage of the main mall area.

Established trees retained Clarence Property’s KellÊ Murphy said that sustainability has been at the forefront of the developer’s approach at Lennox.

In addition to the solar installation, she said the new EPIQ Marketplace includes an advanced grey water system, and established trees have been retained throughout the surrounding development, with many more being planted. ‘The plants you can see have been strategically placed to help manage the wetlands here,’ Ms Murphy said. ‘That’s part of what we’ve done to be part of this beautiful corridor of life here.’ Ms Murphy says, apart from

Ballina subdivision near asphalt plant challenged Aslan Shand A rescission motion, to reverse the controversial decision by Ballina Shire Council to approve a development application (DA) for three additional house blocks inside the buffer zone of Boral’s Gap Road quarry and asphalt plant in Alstonville, has been lodged.

The vote on the DA, on May 28, was locked at five votes each way and Ballina Mayor, David Wright, used his casting vote to get the DA over the line.

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Who understands Bruns businesses best?

We told Council a year ago that changing so many 2P to 1P would be bad for businesses and customers. Council’s Intercept 6XUYH\ MXVWL¿HG RXU FRQFHUQV ZLWK most people wanting to stay about 2 hours. The TPS data on how long people do stay is not the same as how long people want to stay. They PRYH WR DYRLG D ¿QH Confusion EthosUrban acknowledged that periodic paid parking would be confusing for users and said extra signage would be needed. Yet the Staff Report ignored the issue of confusion altogether. Confusion ZLOO UHVXOW LQ PRUH ¿QH UHYHQXH IRU Council.

Visual pollution Ugly parking meters, plus the extra signage needed to address the confusion will ruin our village look and atmosphere, and threaten our laid-back Simple Pleasures ethos.

We are not Byron Bay. Social Impacts No impact study on residents has been carried out. We are a village of only 1841 people.

Impacts of paid parking will be felt in our residential zones. Many will walk an extra couple of minutes to avoid meters and there will be issues at the edges of the metered precincts. Council will likely extend paid parking until most of the town from Tweed St and to the east of Tweed St is covered in meters.

7KH JRDOSRVWV NHHS PRYLQJ 1. Council tried to win over Bruns by offering 100% of the meter revenue back to Bruns. But the latest staff report suggests only 50% will be allocated.

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EPIQ Marketplace is part of stage five of the environmentally certified EPIQ Lennox development, which is transforming a former farming area while trying to protect the environmental values of the central wetlands.

Johnson, said, ‘Council should not be approving any new developments, in particular new residential land subdivisions, within the buffer zone of the plant’.

Alarm bells He said, ‘Alarm bells should be ringing when both the EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) and Boral (the owner of the asphalt plant) have both written submissions to Council highlighting that the proposed residential subdivision is ‘well within the recommended buffer limit

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2. “Parking capacity,â€? which the LQGXVWU\ GHÂżQHV DV KDV been inexplicably changed to 80%. It’s so much easier now to reach staff’s new 80% trigger!

3. The 2019 resolution was to research periodic paid parking.

(Dec, Jan, Easter & long weekends only). Now it seems staff are looking at a minimum RI GD\V DQG PD\EH WR PDNH WKH ÂżJXUHV ZRUN IRU WKHP 4. The “CBD precinctâ€? is still arbitrary. How can Councillors be expected to vote on something WKDW LV DUELWUDU\" Concerns for the economy Bruns is very tourist dependent and therefore very susceptible to the frequent weather events and ÂżQDQFLDO GRZQWXUQV 7KH EXVKÂżUHV 4OG Ă€RRGV WKH FDQFHOODWLRQ RI Bluesfest and Splendour hit Bruns’ economy very hard. Then COVID-19 followed with devastating impacts on businesses and jobs.

2SSRVLWLRQ LJQRUHG In 2017, Council undertook a $15K community consultation. 57% opposed paid parking, even with the sweetener that 100% would go back to Bruns. Ignored.

of 1,000m’ and that future residents of this subdivision ‘will be impacted by noise, odour and dust’.

Mayor Wright said that he had lived in Alstonville for many years, from 1975. ‘There can be neighbours who live next door to one another where one says there is an issue and the other has their windows open and says there isn’t a problem,’ he told The Echo. ‘I’d say half the people are in favour. They know that if the plant closes, all the land around Panorama Estate will be developed.’

‡ SHWLWLRQ VLJQDWXUHV RSSRVHG paid parking. Ignored. • The 2015 Chamber Business Survey showed that 92.2% of businesses opposed paid parking.

Ignored. • In the 2019 Chamber Business Survey, 94.4% of businesses in the CBD block said that paid parking would have a negative impact on their business.

Ignored in the staff report. .HSW LQ WKH GDUN Let’s not forget that it was the Chamber who asked Council in 2015 to introduce timed parking to facilitate turnover in the CBD. Since 2017 Council has made only minimal attempts to work collaboratively with us to improve parking management. The RMS requires the support of reports AND the community. $OWHUQDWLYHV WR SDLG SDUNLQJ A parking scheme can work without paid parking. Well monitored timed parking operates very well in the busy commercial strip in beachside Coogee. In Lennox Heads, the community is willing to accept some parking DQG WUDI¿F SUREOHPV WR PDLQWDLQ their village atmosphere. They understand.

We would like to work with Council on alternatives such as tweaking the timed zones as required and exploring possible sites for employee parking and all day parking for our valued visitors.

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Woolies and BWS, 20 specialty shops are on the way. ‘Most of the leases have been signed,’ she said, ‘and we have exciting retailers coming. ‘They’re in there fitting out now. Surfit will be here in a couple of weeks. They’ve got pop-up classes in the next week. The gym upstairs will open in early July.’ Also coming soon is a chemist and a medical centre, as well as Phat Belly Asian Kitchen, The Source Bulk Foods and Cortado Espresso Bar.

Council moves to censor critic After many years of inconvenience to the local government establishment, Byron Shire Council’s general manager Mark Arnold is now considering whether to refuse public access to agitator Fast Buck$, aka, John Anderson.

In a June 19 letter to Anderson, the GM offers him a chance to say why he should be allowed to ask questions in public access.

It follows Mayor Simon Richardson’s expulsion of Mr Anderson from Council’s meeting last week.

Precautionary principle The same precautionary principle that applies to the environment should apply to the economy.

According to the Au & Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VWXG\ RQ <DUUDYLOOH LQ â&#x20AC;&#x153;A key consideration for parking policy is its likely effect on economic activity. This study has shown that paid parking may have unanticipated economic consequences.â&#x20AC;?

We believe that the impact on our businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trade will be similar to Yarravilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5-40% downturn when meters were installed. The EthosUrban assessment even concedes that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Individual retailers are likely to notice some changes in customer behaviour.â&#x20AC;? %XVLQHVV¡ OLYHOLKRRGV PDWWHU We know visitors avoid Byron Bay because of paid parking. We know we will lose some of our valued family visitors. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve told us so.

Paying for parking is not a Simple Pleasure. Senior staff even said at 24 Aug 2017 Council meeting that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Using paid parking to drive a demand strategy may not be effective.â&#x20AC;? Is Council prepared WR ULVN MREV DQG EXVLQHVVHV" :H don't want our shops replaced by national brands and franchises. %UXQV LV EHLQJ VLQJOHG RXW Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intent to push paid parking on Bruns for revenue reasons is very obvious. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unjust.

All villages should be paid-parking free. At the Aug 2017 meeting, the Mayor said about Mullum, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a big opportunity of alienating a lot of people, particularly in the hills, who use this as a local townâ&#x20AC;Ś So for all the angst it will bring and for very little money, I think letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get that off the table... Locals will be really annoyed that this little local townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now got paid parking in it."

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Branch stacking and the body politic

The Byron Shire Echo Volume 35 #02 • June 24, 2020

Some good Council news A recently released survey commissioned by Council claims residents are more satisfied in 2020 than they were in 2018, which is a ‘significant improvement’.

It’s great news – pats on the back to the councillors and staff who have endured the constant negativity from lone detractors like John Anderson and respected environmentalist Dalian Pugh. And the Bruns chamber. And Butler Street residents. And those against the disco dong.

And all the Greens members who have seen their party divided by the mayor and his followers.

And all those pesky individuals who are the unfortunate victims of speculating developers wanting to ruin their street with big DAs. Stuff the NIMBYs, and the region’s unique biodiversity. It’s your time to shine, Council!

From a ratepayer base of around 20,000 and a population of around 35,000 (ABS estimated resident population 2019), the survey says 408 people were randomly selected by telephone (mobile and landline).

Of those, 78 per cent responded that Council’s performance is somewhat satisfactory.

Does that also mean that 22 per cent of the 408 people surveyed also don’t approve of the job Council is not doing?

Along with bridges, there’s plenty of smooth new roads that have been built, or that are on the way to being resurfaced. Skate parks are getting refurbished. Toilet blocks are getting a makeover. And development? Ticking along very, very nicely. It’s ramping up. Gold Coast, here we come!

There’s nothing to complain about, right?

Conducted by consultants Micromex, their survey was conducted in late March, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and after social distancing and other related restrictions were in place.

The survey says, ‘Therefore, [COVID-19] was top of mind for a lot of residents. However, the report highlights increases in many importance scores across services/ facilities suggesting that residents are even more reliant on their local Council at the moment’.

For the survey’s methodology, the consultants say they used a five point scale (e.g. one = not at all satisfied, five = very satisfied). They say the results have a maximum margin of error of plus or minus five per cent.

Fun fact from the results: ‘Local newspapers and local radio were the most preferred methods of being informed’. With such terrific approval results, perhaps the Greens mayor might reconsider and run for office again?

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

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Finally Gough Whitlam crashed through, with the aid of a few stalwarts including, crucially, the late convert Clyde Cameron, and secured a bare majority from the party’s federal executive for reform.

The dysfunctional branch was declared bogus, and a new Victorian ALP put in place to represent something like the mainstream.

It lasted long enough to wipe out the breakaway Democratic Labor Party and bring Labor into government at both levels, and the hope was that the lessons would be learned – but of course, politics, Labor, and the factions being what they are, the habits of a lifetime could not be broken.

New warlords replaced the old, and as Anthony Albanese admitted ruefully last week, they were not primarily interested in power to the people, or even to the party – they were only about power for themselves.

And so, fifty years later, we are looking at more federal intervention, more disruption, more resentment and bitterness as Victoria braces for yet another reset.

Here we go again.

It would not be so destructive if the cabbage patch state could be contained; but this was impossible then, and is even more impossible now – the speed and range of infection matches that of COVID-19 without the advantage of closing borders.

The virus has escaped, the infection has spread across the nation. In a matter of hours, more allegations were levelled at Labor in NSW. In Canberra, the unlovely right wing faction boss Anthony Byrne has been sprung for what Anthony Albanese tactfully describes as ‘inappropriate’ tweets – bilious diatribes against his colleagues, implicating him in the sordid business in a way which will ensure the feds cannot escape the turmoil.

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But a least one lesson has been learned. Back in the 1970s, Labor agonised for well over a year before moving on the Vics, making sure every i was dotted, and every t was crossed to make the exercise foolproof, and unchallengeable under the party’s rules.

Enforcing branch stacking compliance would be completely impractical.

Mungo MacCallum Last week Albanese and the state premier Daniel Andrews did not muck around – within two days the federal executive was mobilised, and sentence delivered, administrators were in place, an inquiry was underway, and the membership frozen until after both state and federal elections.

Although there was action aplenty, it is dubious that it will lead to a genuine reform of the culture.

Branch stacking will certainly be stalled, and some of the dead and the dummies removed from the current membership list, but as we have seen in the past, the practice is engrained, if not enshrined, in the political system.

There is a good reason that it has never been made illegal; enforcing compliance would be completely impractical. Technically, branch stacking is against the party rules; few, if any, take the prohibition seriously.

And it is not just a matter for Labor – it is just that the Liberals tend to be more genteel about it.

When Malcolm Turnbull spent a fortune, literally of his own money, to secure preselection for the wealthy enclave of Wentworth, some of his colleagues murmured disapproval, but most were torn between admiration and envy over what they described as the mother of all branch stacks.

And although Turnbull took the trophy, he was only the richest in a big field of competitors.

And the hypocrisy is even starker as the nation’s chief law officer, AttorneyGeneral Christian Porter, continues

to fudge and delay even a Clayton’s version of a federal anti-corruption commission.

The equivalent state bodies, on both sides of the Murray, were in action almost immediately.

The notion that a similar type of investigation is somehow unnecessary makes nonsense of the government’s entirely justified demand that Byrne explain himself to the national parliament.

Branch stacking is bipartisan; a sport enjoyed by all factions in all parties in all administrations.

Scott Morrison’s pretence – that they are unique to Labor – is as silly as his overblown insistence that his party is not implicated in such shenanigans because the Libs don’t really have factions.

But right now they are working well, and will continue to do so, at least for the next fortnight, because the timing could hardly be worse for the opposition – with the Eden-Monaro by-election poised to deliver a verdict on Albanese’s leadership.

The result is not actually all that important; the government is not at risk, and despite the best efforts of the propagandists of the Murdoch press, nor is Albanese’s position.

But however it goes, Eden-Monaro will be ‘blown up’ by the Murdoch press into a vital indicator of both Albanese’s future and that of the party as a whole.

This was always going to be the case, but with Victoria imploding, and the fallout scattering across the country, the test – and the distraction – will be magnified into an existential crisis of leadership, at a time when Morrison is trying to regain traction.

And in the meantime, politics as usual has reverted to the old normal – insults, bickering, triviality, all the fault lines that exasperate and infuriate an electorate who may, just for a moment, have imagined that a new way was possible.

And it will be like that all the way to the next election, and the one after that, and the next, and on and on…

On the morning of polling day The voter arose from his coffin And ran to the nearest booth— He planned to vote early and often.

By the evening of polling day The voter was chastened and surly.

He hadn’t a clue who had won But he’d sure voted often and early.

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Paid parking merits?

The Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce maintains that paid parking in Brunswick Heads is not wanted.

Have they conducted a survey of the permanent residents of the town?

I am a permanent resident of Brunswick and I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been canvassed on this issue. I have noticed the increased traffic that

Cartoon by Antoinette Ensbey descends on the town every weekend and indeed throughout the week. I have noticed a large majority of the vehicles have Queensland number plates, and use the parking spots for hours at a time.

Residents have major problems finding a park. I

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would welcome paid parking. As Byron Shire residents we can hold a parking permit, and with paid parking we may get a park in town, close to the shops or businesses we want to visit.

Paul Brennan Brunswick Heads Q The whole Shire should have paid parking. The benefits of which would be welcomed by all residents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; better roads, and visitors paying their way so the ratepayers of our Shire get more bang for their buck.

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Showground peace The Mullumbimby Showground is a beautiful, peaceful place for families, kids, dogwalkers and everyone to visit and enjoy. Except when cars speed through like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a main road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and many do.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced asking people to slow down and being abused for it. Not long ago, someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dog was run over and killed at the showground whilst out walking. It could just as easily be a child or an elderly person who gets run over.

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mşƱ ĶƆ ƐIJĕ ƐĶŔĕ Īşſ ë ĪşſĕƆƐ ĈşƖż Laura Targett In a historic alliance, the Gumbaynggirr custodians and environmentalists have come together to halt the logging taking place in Nambucca State Forest. This forest coup on the mid-north coast, led by the Gumbaynggirr people, is to protect their sacred sites and songlines within the forest, as well as safeguarding precious, unburnt, native forest with

its resident endangered species.

There is a strong legal team working on the campaign, and a blockade camp has been set up on site, welcoming visitors and local supporters. There are usually at least ten people at camp at all times, sometimes up to 100, with social distancing practices in place, for various events including music, artivism, language and weaving workshops with local

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‘Fucken hippies’ Over the years, I’ve come across varied reactions to environmental activism – from friends, family and random strangers. So I thought I’d respond to the most typical Gumbaynggirr custodians and accusations. environmental activists protest the The first and most familiar destruction of sacred sites and logging in is that old one we hear daily vulnerable Nambucca State Forest. Above at campaigns, the yelling Sandy Jarrett Greenwood, Gumbaynggirr from the passing ute: ‘Fucken representative. Photo Greg Sheehan hippies! Where do your dole payments come out what’s making us sick, sustainability, are doing ‘Many of the “human from? Get a job!’ Or then our best with what we’ve support our immune systems there are the accusations rights” we take for granted got. Maybe if we all shake and do something about it. of hypocrisy – ‘If you use I see direct action as a were hard-won through off apathy, invest in some timber, or drive a car, frontline immune response. direct action, and reduce how dare you protest gritty and determined As for the relative powers our hypocrisy by 50 per against logging and protest actions.’ of ‘yes’ and ‘no’ – as every cent, we might avoid the mining!’ small child discovers, saying race over the cliff.

Most of the people ‘no’ is a fundamental part The other response I more necessary in this curon the frontlines of camcome across regularly is that in claiming autonomy, rent climate we live in than paigns are employed. The and of declaring one’s safe fighting ‘against’ something serving drinks in a bar, or Bentley blockade’s successboundaries. We need bring is negative, draining and doing publicity for new cars, ful anti-fracking campaign balance back to humanity’s futile. That we should be was coordinated by an amaz- or a myriad other jobs. suffusing the world with ‘love relationship with the Earth Activism has helped, and ing cross-section of local and with each other. and light’, that we should be continues to shape, human community members: from As for ‘love and light’? saying ‘yes’ instead of ‘no’ biologists to botanists, chefs evolution. So many of the Well, love can be fierce – ever and engaging with proac‘human rights’ we take for to film makers, teachers to seen a mother protecting tive regenerative ‘positive’ granted were hard-won dentists, artists to conservaher children? Old defunct actions instead. through gritty and detertionists, musicians, and so systems need challenging, many more. The Nambucca mined protest actions. If we ſşƐĕƆƐ żſşƐĕĈƐĶşŕ recalibrating, and sometimes Forest Action is similar. want a healthy, habitable dismantling to let the light in!

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Letters ▶ Continued from page 11 Mullumbimby Showground Trust about this very issue and suggested they keep the Chinbible Ave entrance closed to traffic, except for Farmers Market days and other special events. They could easily put a gate, opposite the Spaghetti Circus venue, and parents could walk in to pick up their children. I was not even graced with a response.

The Showground should be a safe haven to walk.

We are lucky to have this valuable asset for our community, and fortunate that Margaret and Keith are such wonderful caretakers.

I encourage people to write to the Trust about this situation, and maybe sense and safety might prevail.

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Racism to religion One racist spark in America and the whole world is afire with people tearing down racist icons. A good start.

Yet racism is only one of many sicknesses in the human mind. Freedom from all of them is the only way to peace and prosperity.

When shall we start tearing down icons in Christian churches of a man being slowly tortured to death on

a cross? Religious idolatry is just as bad as racism.

Maybe the churches should go or be put to better use to house the homeless.

The idea of worshiping something outside of you is a trap set by religious bigots.

The bait offered of eternal salvation, if you behave yourself, backed up with a threat of eternal damnation.

And millions fall for it .Can we evolve beyond the intelligence of a donkey with a carrot at one end and a stick at the other? If not, extinction will surely follow.

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Toilet surprise I popped into the Brunswick public toilets last week and got such a lovely surprise.

They had been renovated to a first world standard.

While the bickering was unfolding between Jan Barham, MP Tamara Smith and Byron Council over the Mitchell’s Rainforest Snail and bypass last year, someone was getting on with the job of fixing this toilet block which had stood decaying for years.

A huge shout out to Simon Richardson and his team for fixing the toilets.

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Fishy deaths So Mr Lyon, obviously there’s no need to hold anybody to account for the death of thousands of animals? Or for acting contrary to licences and established best management practices?

It should never have happened. Staff don’t get to pick and choose what laws, policies and conditions they will apply. They must apply them all.

Have any disciplinary actions, penalties, pay cuts or demotions been handed down? Extremely doubtful given our councillors’ vigorous defence of their monumental stuff-up. Again.

What these pseudo Greens and Council ‘planners’ don’t seem to understand is that with their consistent approach over the past four years, the environment loses every time – and worse than that, it is the threatened ecosystems and threatened species supposedly under the highest level of environmental protections that are constantly losing.

Just in the past few months we have lost littoral rainforest, wetland, Mitchell’s Rainforest Snails, koalas, and ancient tallowwood koala habitat trees from Tallowwood Ridge Estate, named after them. Let’s not

even mention development height limits, housing density, visual amenity, traffic flows and parking – all of which are caused by Council ignoring their own strategies and policies with massive development-friendly loopholes.

When it comes to credibility on matters environmental, Dailan Pugh has credibility to burn. Council has none.

M Clarke South Golden Beach Q Michael Lyon accuses me of misinformation and misdirection (www.echo.net. au/whos-making-the-fishymistakes) for trying to put the record straight about the tens of thousands of fish Council killed when they opened Tallow Creek on 14 June, 2019.

His principal claim is that I misrepresented the opening as occurring in a dry period.

My point is that it hadn’t rained for four days and that there was no runoff of the fresh oxygenated rainwater needed to stir up the estuary and prevent a fish kill.

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Greens-dominated council paves paradise… again Anthony Stante It’s a high-end dining restaurant that will now be built in one of the most beautiful, tranquil spots that is beloved by local people and visitors to the Byron Shire. A tragedy made real by the greed of developers, and the failure of

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to experience. But as Joni Mitchell would say, the Byron Shire Council have agreed to ‘pave paradise… to put up a parking lot’.

I spoke against the proposed development, as it is currently detailed, at last Thursday’s Council planning meeting, on the grounds of road safety but, as usual, it did not matter in the end.

We didn’t bother bringing up other issues like amenity, impact on the escarpment, noise, additional traffic in a koala corridor; as these seem to have no impact on our Councillors opinions.

Not for locals The development application was approved – for a restaurant (with a wonderful view) that very few residents will likely ever be able to afford to enjoy.

A planning condition covering road safety was not even considered important enough to be formulated.

That is what Council thinks about your safety, despite having a duty of care, and moral obligation, to ensure safe roads are provided for ratepayers to travel on. Only Cr Cate Coorey objected to the development.

Our family lives just down from the lookout, and we use this road every day. We have serious road safety concerns with the development, because only 15 parking spots have been provided by the developer. The restaurant will be a 40-seat finedining restaurant, and blind Freddy can see a functional requirement of 20 to 25 parking spots for a venue with 40

Scarrabelottis lookout. Photo Aslan Shand diners plus staff and with no public transport access in the hinterland of Byron Shire.

The lookout already has limited parking, Coolamon Scenic Drive has a narrow road shoulder, and the resulting uncontrolled vehicle and pedestrian movements will cause safety issues. This is an 80km/h zone, where speeding is common, and with poor sight distance in both directions. As a result, the precinct must now have a 60km/h safety zone approved.

Why, when the Mayor noted at the previous meeting that he believed at least 20 plus standalone parking spots would be required for both staff and patrons, did he allow the approval?

The development needs at least ten additional parking spots on the developers land. However, the developer told me outside the Council meeting that he is unable to fit more parking on the site due to the steep terrain and the competing need for space for effluent treatment so that 40 seats can be accommodated. How can effluent needs be driving the parking and road safety

outcomes? Crazy stuff.

The previous voluntary agreement, providing for some overflow parking in the lookout was torn up, yet we still have overflow parking, with councillors choosing not to pursue a formal agreement to protect the ratepayers. Faulty Towers stuff – but only the developer is laughing it seems.

Detriment of locals Councillors openly acknowledged that this development would cost the ratepayers significant sums in regards to future management of the site owing to the restaurant being approved.

They also recognised that it is likely that an extension for opening hours will be requested, following the initial approval that limits it to breakfast and lunch only. This will most likely be based on the claim that the business is struggling.

Councillors have approved it, knowing that the business model being proposed is likely to fail; and that they will ultimately approve the extension of trading that will come with significant associated nighttime noise impacts

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Magnus Carlsen continues to dominate the online circuit, completing a new victory at the Clutch International last week.

The Clutch tournament was organised by the Saint Louis Chess Club, and as with many top online events recently, the format was unconventional.

Eight Grandmasters competed in 12-game knockout matches, but games at the end of the day had a higher value than those at the start, as well as monetary bonuses of thousands of dollars.

Apart from attempting to maintain interest in a one-sided match, the format also had the side effect of disadvantaging the non-US players, who would often be playing the most important games late into the night due to time differentials.

Carlsen’s triumph in the final against world number two Fabiano Caruana was therefore doubly admirable, with the World Champion needing to win the twelfth game late at night to overcome his 2018 world title challenger.

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on adjacent residents.

As the approval decision was coming to its inevitable conclusion, Cr Basil Cameron noted that, sadly, he believed Council did not have the power to reject the proposal. This was based on the fact that the lookout was designated a road reserve for access to adjacent properties, and because the Council had never designated it as community open space.

He also observed that the access situation in the lookout itself and adjacent Coolamon Scenic Drive will likely get very ugly owing to multiple competing needs.

As locals, unfortunately we will need to wait for safety incidents, serious injuries or worse, then kick up a stink and hope that finally someone will do something about our safety, which Council has a duty of care to provide.

I am not 100 per cent sure how we got to this situation, but it’s ended in farce. It will certainly be an ongoing issue with no upside for the local community who made 20 plus formal objections to the development – which were largely ignored.

Carlsen in the rapid playoff which concluded the title match, Caruana has improved dramatically in faster games, as Carlsen acknowledged: ‘Fabi has made incredible strides in rapid and blitz chess. Judging by the way we both played he would have been as deserving a winner as I.’ The final game was Carlsen’s best of the match and with that win the Norwegian collected $US50,000 plus another $25,000 in clutch bonuses.

Clutch Online International 2020 White: M Carlsen Black: F Caruana Opening: English 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.g3 Bb4 4.e4 Bxc3 5.bxc3 0-0 6.f3!? A typical Carlsen eccentricity. ‘To be honest, I didn’t expect him to repeat this,’ said Caruana. 6...b5!? 7.d4 exd4 8.cxd4 bxc4 9.e5 Nd5 10.Bxc4 Bb7 11.Nh3 Also strange, but White needs to be able to challenge the d5 square. 11...d6 12.0-0 Nd7 13.Re1 dxe5 14.dxe5 N7b6 15.Bb3 Qe7?! 15...c5 was fine for Black. 16.e6! fxe6? ‘I didn’t realise how critical the position was,’ admitted Caruana. ‘After 16...f6 he doesn’t have an obvious reply.’17.Ng5!

Rf6?! 17...Bc8 was the last chance. 18.Qc2 Rg6 19.Rxe6! Qxe6 Giving up the queen is necessary, but now ‘it’s very hard to mess up,’ as Carlsen said. 20.Nxe6 Rxe6 21.Bb2 Rae8 22.Bd4 Kh8 23.Qf5 Bc8 24.Qh5 c5 25.Bxc5 Re5 26.Qf7 Bh3 27.Bf8! Re1+ 28.Rxe1 Rxe1+ 29.Kf2 Rf1+ 30.Ke2 Nc3+ 31.Kd3 1-0

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It is a beautiful, quiet place to relax, unwind and nurture yourself.

Following social distancing regulations you can come in now for facials, waxing, massage, nails, makeovers, spray tans.

Try our famous bone broth soup or the new vegan laksa, mouth watering baos, salads and dumplings.

Half price dumplings, from 4–6pm are back on.

Drop in for a relaxed, nutritious meal, take away or UberEat. Old Woolies car park, next to the bottle shop.

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Dreamers & Drifters Dearest dreamers, our beautiful boutique is open again! Drop in Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm. Wander through our rails of eco-friendly, slow fashion designed in Australia, inspired by Byron Bay’s alternative culture and magical 70’s nostalgia. Timeless styles, dreamy prints, soft all-natural fabrics and laid-back bohemian colours. Feel good supporting a locally owned small business. dreamersanddrifters.com.au Shop 1, 120 Jonson Street, Byron Bay

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The Byron Bay Cookie Company Gift Shop is now open, much to the delight of cookie lovers who can stock up on everything from cookie gifts to factory seconds! Come in for a cookie and locally-roasted coffee. Sweet!

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Letters â&#x2013;ś Continued from page 13 an aerator would likely result in a fish kill, then why did they do it?

The answer is simple, it was political pressure.

Fishing World (19 June, 2019) cites Council as stating â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;public pressure forced the Council to act as soon as the trigger level was reached, although waiting for rain could have mitigated the risk of a fish killâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Councillors need to understand how their procedures allow political pressure to over-ride expert advice, ignore assessment requirements, and breach legal obligations; particularly when they know the outcome will be an environmental tragedy.

Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim that it was a well-intentioned mistake shows he has still not bothered to read the consultantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reports to Council, still does not understand the process, and has no intention of finding out what went wrong with Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s procedures.

Michael and Simon may not like what I have to say, but they should at least give me a fair hearing when I address Council, rather than once again attacking and denigrating me.

While Council has now said they will change the opening process, until they

admit and rectify the root causes, there is always a risk of yet another environmental tragedy, such as the elimination of the largest known colony of the Critically Endangered Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rainforest Snail.

Dailan Pugh Byron Bay

Stand in shame What a crazy time we live in, when tearing down statues of historical figures seems a good idea for some to prove black lives matter.

History cannot be changed by obliterating the memory of tyrants who brought us to this point.

Surely a better idea is to let them stand, but add to their plinths the real facts of what these people did â&#x20AC;&#x201C; good and bad.

We could use this opportunity to rewrite the true story of our history, however uncomfortable that may be.

To do that would present a lasting opportunity for us, and future generations, to actually learn from history so we do not have to repeat it.

Let them stand in shame.

Ken Ohlsson Ocean Shores

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and anti-vax capital of Australia.

It is not only related to my scepticism of (potentially over-exaggerated) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reasons. It also stems from those calling for freedom of choice in health who have, wittingly or not, jumped into bed with right-wing extremists and neo-Nazis.

Little did I think that those living in Byron Shire would be potentially mingling with white supremacists at rallies ostensibly advertised as in opposition to vaccinations or new technology, but which have become linked to COVID-19 pandemic conspiracy theories.

From the USA to Australia, extremists have been weaponising the pandemic.

One banner, seen in a recent American protest about government lies related to the virus, depicts a rat in a Star of David, with the byline declaring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the real plagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. In this country the vilification of the Chinese community is most popular.

With the anti-vax, anti-5G debate too often conflated with the pandemic, we have seen Nazi flags tied to the Chinese flag, and a spike in racist attacks on anyone with Asian features.

My interest here is not in trying to change anti-vax/5G

protestersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; minds. I am however interested to see how those ardent activists in the Byron Shire are actively distancing themselves from extremists. I further look forward to seeing those who are allegedly protecting my health and well-being stand up to vilify and decry the extremists who share your rallies, instead of flying banners side by side with them.

Ms Magda Whale Suffolk Park

Dementia failure?

I have cared for a family member with dementia so am shocked Dementia Australia (DA) will ditch their physical presence in Tweed and terminate the Diversity and Inclusion Officer position.

Vital support for people with dementia, and their carers, across the Northern Rivers, a region with one of the highest incidences of dementia in Australia, will disappear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; increasing disadvantage. This is an example of DAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s myopic and retrograde lack of commitment to regional Australia.

Because of the nature of dementia, people living with it and their carers benefit most from personalised, tailored support. Despite this, DA will revert to a onesize-fits-all model, reliant on

digital technology. Those who lack the capacity to communicate by this means will slip through the cracks.

DA receives significant Australian government funding. Fewer bureaucrats and more grassroots employees would better support this most vulnerable group in society.

Meg Pickup Ballina

More letters online From Fast Buck$ wishing Councillor Lyon would use his influence with The Echo to get him a discount, to trains, and the state of the planet, there were many letters that we were unable to fit in or got cut this week. All these will be going on Echonetdaily for you to enjoy at www.echo.net.au/letters.

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Issue# 35.02 June 24–30, 2020 Editor: Mandy Nolan Editorial/gigs: gigs@echo.net.au Copy deadline: 5pm each Friday Advertising: adcopy@echo.net.au P: 02 6684 1777 W: echo.net.au/entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

STARS

BY LILITH

Retrograde Neptune, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter and Pluto – planets of imagination, communication, organisation, escalation and transformation – offer their specific energies to this week’s ongoing conundrums…

ARIES: Patience and introspection may not be your forte, but this week highly recommends processing any unresolved or lingering issues before tearaway Mars, your primo planet, blazes into Aries after two years away on the astral circuit, to reboot your signature audacity and confidence for the rest of 2020.

LIBRA: This week’s tricky and unsettling transits could turn dialogues into diatribes, make people thin-skinned, over-emo and prone to fly off the handle unexpectedly.

On the plus side, retrogrades can attract some beautiful reunions, so let charming, entertaining Venus smooth out moody moments and bring back that loving feeling.

TAURUS: Save time, energy and angst this week by limiting exposure to difficult, high maintenance types.

Avoid divas, declare yourself a drama-free zone. Treat promises with a healthy skepticism. The saving grace, and it’s significant, is that Venus is on the move again – because she likes a good time, no matter what.

SCORPIO: With outer planetary heavyweights Jupiter and Pluto already restructuring your communication style, this week offers a review period (before Saturn and next week’s full moon eclipse) – to take inventory of how effectively you express yourself by watching other peoples’ reactions. Or, if you can handle it, asking trusted friends for feedback.

GEMINI: With current retrogrades inviting selfreflection and personal insights, Neptune’s five-month iso could pose questions like: Am I serving my life purpose?

How to keep light and bright, despite the state of the nation and retrograde season?

Communal Venus in your socialising sign provides this week’s much-needed fun factor.

CANCER: This week’s astral forces support relationship renovations. Considering, for instance, how might personal partnerships be less stressful, more productive and loving?

Social interactions more joyful?

And in what practical ways could you change your work in the world to be of greater service to the planet in these times?

LEO: As if Mercury retro wasn’t enough, now Neptune’s doing a reverse commute in the sign of over-blown emotions. Your ability to think things through and calculate consequences could be missing in action, but this week still sounds a wakeup call to a deep-diving, brutally honest audit of your life direction, living situation, partnerships and finances.

VIRGO: Step back from the universal denial and uncertainty, look past this week’s surface turmoil to the nitty gritty of what’s going on. If something’s not working, forget blaming yourself or anything else.

Results are always your most reliable guru, and turbulent times require radical solutions – is it time to try something different?

SAGITTARIUS: When the second of three Jupiter/ Pluto meetups during 2020 happens this week, don’t jump to conclusions with knee-jerk reactions during this pivotal period. Counter pessimism and depressive swoops with a gratitude discipline. Do as much as you can to give your world-weary heart a playful break from the doomosphere.

CAPRICORN: This week sends you on a mission to ensure what you say, and what you do, are in alignment – in other words, that you’re walking your talk. Expansive Jupiter and potent Pluto, aligned in your sign, mean the force is with you for revision, rejigging, and making any necessary course corrections.

AQUARIUS: Neptune retro in your finance sector suggests being very careful with your money, honey. As in, avoiding questionable investments, checking receipts, charges and statements.

Remembering Mercury retro’s crossed wires can lead to unwise buys, post-purchase dissonance and costly mistakes. Ditto multitasking, which could also cause expensive errors. Slow down and enjoy your week.

PISCES: Your planetary ruler Neptune retrograde in Pisces till late November gives you ample time to reconcile the idealistic with what’s realistic in day to day movement.

To really understand the difference between intuition and wishful thinking – if something doesn’t work, to find out why, take it back to the drawing board.

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ABOVE: Still from How to Be A Good Wife – one of the films screening at The Palace Cinemas in Byron as part of the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival, 14 July–4 August.

RIGHT: Half Caste, Noun Offensive – one of the works on show at Ninbella Art Gallery in Bangalow from Friday.

FRENCH COME BACK! So many wonderful things got cancelled during the COVID-19 health crisis – and bit-by-bit things are starting to come back from the online world. The Alliance Française French Film Festival will be resuming its 31st season on Bastille Day; from 14 July to 4 August, at Palace Cinemas Byron Bay. This beloved cultural event has confirmed a standout selection of 28 features from the original March line-up.

Two outstanding films, which embody the spirit of optimism and reinvention, have been selected to bookend the July re-launch. For this incarnation of the Festival, first night audiences will be treated to the much fêted La Belle Époque, starring acting-great, Daniel Auteuil as Victor, a disillusioned man who is given the opportunity to recreate the great love-affair of his youth, in the hope that it can restore his future. The Bare Necessity (Perdrix), a whimsical tale of a family forced to re-evaluate their stagnant ways and finally live life to the fullest, will bid adieu to the 2020 season.

All films screening at The Palace Cinema in Byron will be in adherence with government social distancing protocols. To find out more about screenings go to palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/palace-byron-bay.

CASTE COLLECTION The Caste Collection is a series of works that take aim at the vitriolic treatments of Aboriginal people of mixed heritage in an effort to diminish their persuasiveness in debate about racial issues in Australia. Each canvas is brutally divided into fractions, or portions of white(ness) and black(ness). 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8 and so on.

Kate Konstantine, the exhibiting artist says ‘This is my personal response, as an Aboriginal woman, a Koori, a proud Gadigal mother and advocate for constitutional change. It is meant to reflect the stupidity, bigotry and racism that tries to diminish Aboriginal culture in Australia by this notion of diluting the amount of black or ‘Blackness’ in we humans. The collection is hugely inspired by Andrew Bolt and his insatiable need to try and call out Bruce Pascoe (amongst many others), a widely successful black Australian of scholarly merit and award, as less than Aboriginal because of his “diluted” heritage.

Unfortunately for Bolt, and people of his ilk, the attention brought about by the discussion only reinforces the resolve of those in question, and their Aboriginal brothers and sisters. No dilution of ‘Blackness’ is possible.’

There are fourteen works on show in this very important and timely exhibition. Ninbella Gallery in Bangalow, from Friday 26 June, and running until Thursday 23 July.

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BEACHIE MUSIC Current COVID-19 restrictions dictate that all patrons at venues must be seated – there is also no dancing. Can you believe it? No dancing! That’s probably the hardest blow. It means that if you are in a band, and people want to move their bodies to your music in public, they have to do it in a chair. With such restrictions and gigs coming back super slowly, it’s a tough time for musicians. The Beach Hotel are offering music seven nights a week – which gives punters and musicians a chance to get re-acquainted. Thursday sees the Kookabrothers play at 7pm, on Friday it’s Jock Barnes at 3pm, and Sally Sa at 8pm, and on Saturday, Greg Kew plays at 1pm, Gin Buggs at 4.30pm, and Swamp Cats Trio at 8pm.

Sunday is a great day to soak up the vibe at the Beachie with Luke Yeaman at 1pm, Tuffy at 4.30pm and the James Dkhan Band at 8pm. Monday it’s Jesse Balfour at 7pm with Sam Buckingham taking the same time slot on Tuesday night.

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Feel like getting in touch with that inner creative side of yours? Well the BSA have Winter Taster Sessions happening from 13–17 July. You can work with still life with Rene Bolten, or drawing with the fabulous Michelle Dawson. For those who love constructions made with scissors and glue, there is collage, with Helle Jorgensen.

Michael Philp will talk about spirit and what it means to your art practice. Raimond de Weerdt teaches and shares the cyanotype process, so even if you have little or no photographic knowledge, you can still make beautiful images. Dale Rhodes will give you strong foundational skills in the use of paint and materials, and James Guppy will present acrylic painting and how to get the best out of that medium. Finally, Kat Shapiro Wood presents a pinch- and coil-build class to make small bowls, and shows some playful ways to translate them into sculptural objects. For information about these classes, go to byronschoolofart.com or call 0487 362 141.

OPENING DOORS! Ballina Shire Council is pleased to be reopening many of its community spaces from Monday, following the easing of NSW State Government COVID-19 restrictions. The first venues to reopen, providing bookable spaces for local groups, will be Northlakes Community Centre, Alstonville Leisure and Entertainment Centre, Ballina Surf Club, and Ballina’s Richmond Room. The Ballina Indoor Sports Centre, and Kentwell Community Centre, will reopen from Wednesday 1 July 2020. The Lennox Cultural and Community Centre is undergoing major renovations and will reopen once those works are complete. For further information on venues, go to communityspaces.com. au or phone 6687 6291.

‘Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results’. That quote has often been attributed to Einstein, but he didn’t say it. His wife did. It’s not relativity theory, it’s domestic drudgery.

HE equals ME sweared. I sometimes wonder when ‘cleaning around the house’ became something to do with one’s Sunday. I remember when I used to wake up and plan something like a day at the beach, or a bushwalk: but now I clean cupboards, only to open them a few weeks later to find they have resumed their former chaos.

It’s so much effort maintaining order. It’s clearly not the natural state. I’m tired of spending another minute of my life doing something pointless and ultimately unrewarding. As anyone who has lived with me will attest, I’ve maintained an unrelenting regime of sorting and dusting and wiping and waxing. And Yelling. I am 52, I’ll be dead soon. I don’t want to lie on my death bed thinking ‘fuck I wished I’d cleaned the fan’. Although, if I’m dying and I have to look at a dusty fan, I know it will shit me.

I’ve often wondered why I care so much? Why is so much of my wellbeing and sense of self tied up with this sense I have to achieve domestic excellence? Am I subscribing to the antiquated belief that ‘the cleaner the house, the better the woman’? Do I think less of messy women? Do I think I am ‘better’ because my house is cleaner? There’s this puritanical psychological coding that exists, deep in my brain stem, which insists I clean up if people are coming over. I don’t want them to walk into my house and see my lack of care, my failure to be a clean and tidy woman; evidence that ‘Mandy Nolan is a dirty bitch – on stage, and off.’

During the COVID-19 lockdown I lost interest in cleaning because no-one was coming over. I realised it was a stupid thing to care about, and ultimately it didn’t make me happy. It actually makes me angry, because I feel unvalued, demoralised, and furious when someone leaves a breadboard out. Why? Who cares? It’s a stupid thing to be bitching about. I’m a feminist, but I still seem to be hell-bent on presenting the perfect housewife façade. Listen to what we say to guests if we think our house isn’t spotless: ‘I’m sorry I haven’t had time to clean up.’ Really? Like it’s an affront? Like our visitor is going to gag if your bin is full? Like their experience of you will be diminished by the crumbs on your bench?

Why are women judged by the state of their homes and men are not? I am sure blokes don’t visit other blokes for an arvo beer and think, ‘fuck Gary really needs to get the spray-and-wipe on his coffee table.’ Or, ‘When do you think he last cobwebbed?’

I spend an inordinate amount of time stressing about things I haven’t done, which have absolutely no impact on my life whatsoever. In fact, doing them does have an impact – it wastes time when I could be doing something like reading, or painting, or shopping, or dancing, or writing, or being with my family, or exercising, or having sex, or sleeping. Housework is killing us. It steals precious hours. I’m not doing it anymore. I’ve decided to give zero fucks. When my husband makes the bed and he doesn’t achieve my level of excellence, I won’t re-make the bed. I’ll learn to leave it.

I thought that doing all this stuff made me happier, but it doesn’t, it just makes me irritable. Does colour coding my underwear drawer make my life better? Will I be happier if the ironing is done? Is there something to be learnt on your knees with a toilet brush? NO. It’s just part of an indoctrination that sees women lose their best hours to unpaid drudgery. I’ve wasted too much of my life giving a shit about stuff that doesn’t matter.

That’s why I’ve decided to transition to being a man.

Well, having more of a man’s mindset. Or a manset; I am going to start operating with the belief that someone else will do it. Today, I went to the toilet and I didn’t flush. Being a man is going to be fucking awesome.

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Adapting and surviving: Wharf and Fishheads Situated in one of the most enviable places on the far north coast, Wharf Bar & Restaurant in Ballina was one of the businesses who changed the way they served food during the pandemic.

Even though they had to lay off about 80 per cent of their staff, they developed some new restaurant lines to do as takeaway.

Director of Wharf Bar and its sister Fishheads in Byron Bay, Ralph Mamone says the public were great. ‘They were, and still are, very understanding and supportive’, he says.

Ralph says the greatest challenge was to support and maintain as many staff members as they could afford to. ‘From a humanitarian point of view, no employer wants to get rid of its most important asset – its staff.

‘The other huge and most important challenge was that we

needed to ensure that our staff and customers were all safe from contracting the virus. We had staff that needed to work, but were also concerned about their wellbeing.

‘You also can’t afford to lose all your staff and the skills and knowledge of your business. The aim here was to ensure that we had core staff left for when it was time to open again, Head chef, Stefano Farese, and supervisors Akeyla Roberts and Charlotte Lee, taking and we didn’t go a break in between service at the Wharf Bar & Restaurant in Ballina. broke in the process.’

Ralph says the good that came reflect on how we live, and what business models, systems and out of this period was that the we value in our lives. I now Skype procedures, and the culture we environment got a break from and see, as well as talk to, my are trying to develop within our society’s pollution. ‘This time gave elderly mother in Sydney. business.’ us all an opportunity to spend ‘From a business perspective, Ralph says they are doing a few more time with our families, and we reviewed our menus, our things differently post-pandemic

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We are thrilled to announce that Wharf restaurant is now open to the public!

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As part of our reopening, we have also launched a new restaurant and takeaway menu!

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

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Barrio’s canteen takes its inspiration from locally sourced produce with Moorish cuisine.

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We are thrilled to announce that Fishheads restaurant is now open to the public!

It is important to us that we support the community as best we can, and do our best to uplift spirits with delicious seafood and welcoming customer service.

As part of our reopening, we have also launched a new restaurant and take away menu!

Book now while tables are still available.

with the focus at both venues being to make more restaurant food available for takeaway.

‘The whole menu is new – my favourite is the crab lasagne.

‘We do breakfast lunch or dinner seven days a week. You can come and enjoy one of the best views in town for a full meal or just a cup of coffee or a cold beer, wine or just a cocktail. We don’t dictate, we try and be hospitable at all times.’

Ralph says that it’s been a tough time for everyone. ‘The staff had a huge challenge adapting to the ever-changing rules and processes, and I am grateful to all of them for persisting and supporting both Wharf and Fishheads.

‘To our amazing customers, thanks for your patience and understanding, and let’s hope we can all get back to the normal as it was pre-COVID-19.’

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The staff at Bun say they are so grateful to the Byron community for supporting local, and embracing them as their local coffee roaster (especially during the recent COVID-19 uncertainty).

‘Being a smaller player in the coffee and cafe scene really allows for us to get to know our customers personally, and work with them, and adapt with them in supporting their coffee needs, from exclusive blends to machinery and barista training.’

What’s not to love?

The Bun Coffee roastery door is open 7am–4pm Monday to Friday, and Bun Coffee can also be found in local retail outlets and selected cafes in the area, and online at www.buncoffee.com.au.

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The first thing you notice when you walk into Bun Coffee is the most incredible smell. You know what I mean – that undeniable ‘Drink me!

Drink me!’ smell that only really good coffee evokes.

The second thing you notice is shelf upon shelf of extraordinarily brightcoloured packets showing the huge variety that Bun Coffee has to offer.

This is coffee you can’t help but love. And why wouldn’t you?

Bun Coffee beans are grown on Australian farms that are certified organic, and certified by Rainforest Alliance. Their singleorigin beans from around the world are certified Fair Trade. The in-store cups are biodegradable, and some of their packaging is biodegradable – Bun hopes to increase that to cover all of their range in the future.

Owner, David Kennedy’s motto is ‘why wouldn’t you?’. For example, if you can source beans from ethical farms, and use sustainable products, why wouldn’t you?

Bun is about to celebrate 15 years in Byron, and each year they have aimed to be better than the last.

They opened in Byron in 2005 with a small 15kg roaster and a driving passion to roast and provide locals with consistent, freshly roasted coffee from around the world and locally.

Sourcing unique and sustainable coffees is a true passion for David, and knowing that the farmers of these incredible crops are being paid fairly, has always been part of the Bun Coffee ethos.

‘If you can source beans from ethical farms, and use sustainable products, ƱIJƷȝƱşƖōĎŕțƐ ƷşƖȂț Bun’s customers’ love for, and knowledge of, coffee has also grown – like the company itself. Bun now roast over 40 different single origin beans, which becomes an opportunity to tell the origin story of the countries and the specific regions and farms the crops came from, and further support the farmers and their communities for better working conditions.

Single-origin means it is a bean from a specific country, but it gets more complex. For example, Bun has an Ethiopian single origin, but offer different regionals, being Harrar, Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Lekempt and Limu.

Then they go further – into the estates and right down to individual farms and aspects of a particular farm. Micro lots are popular, with small batches coming from tiny farms.

Always hands-on, Bun Coffee owner David Kenney has a passion for getting his hands on as many different coffee origins as possible. Photo Tree Faerie

‘I find it so fascinating that coffee is grown in single-origin in many different countries, and that each origin has its unique flavour profile,’ says David. ‘I have a passion for getting my hands on as many different origins as possible.’

The bright rainbow of coloured packaging in-store is distinctly Bun. ‘We know that some of our customers remember which colour they drink, rather than the coffee type!

Part of our packaging journey has been to find recyclable or compostable alternatives.’

So far, Bun have a fully homecompostable 1kg bag for the organic and rainforest blends, along with fully home-compostable coffee pods – a huge step in the right direction to reduce packaging waste. ‘We still have

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A reminder re: the NSW Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new temporary rental support measures After recent news of a landlord in Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Surry Hills holding a tenant hostage as they had fallen behind in their rental payment, here is a reminder of the how the rental support package works: The six-month support package announced in April includes a moratorium on applications for forced evictions owing to rental arrears for those financially disadvantaged by COVID-19, and new requirements for landlords and tenants to enter into negotiations over rental payments in good faith. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We know many people are worried about meeting their financial commitments at the moment. That is why we need more stability for tenants and landlords while the new Commonwealth income support payments are rolled-out, and landlords talk to their bank about mortgage relief,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mr Anderson said.

Where a household is struggling to make rental payments and has suffered a loss of income equal to, or greater than, 25 per cent owing to COVID-19, there is a new obligation to enter into negotiations with their landlord or managing agent, prior to seeking a forced end to the tenancy.

Tenants will be protected from eviction until NCAT is satisfied that negotiations have concluded. Any unpaid rent will accrue as arrears during this period.

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the Government was allocating around $440 million towards rent relief in the form of land tax waivers or rebates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with the expectation that this would be split approximately evenly between business and residential landlords.

Mr Perrottet said residential landlords would be eligible for a land tax waiver or rebate of up

to 25 per cent if they passed the saving on to tenants in financial distress. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This is effectively a $220 million commitment in the residential sector from the NSW Government to help encourage both landlords and tenants to reach agreement on rent reductions during this difficult time,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mr Perrottet said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important that tenants suffering financial distress as a result of COVID-19 will not be blacklisted for the accrual of rental arrears during this time.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mr Anderson said it was important that both landlords and tenants continued to honour existing agreements to the extent possible. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No reasonable person wants to end a tenancy right now, which is why we are supporting renters and landlords to negotiate new temporary terms, so tenants keep a roof over their head, and landlords arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t left without rental income for the next six monthsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Tenants and landlords will also have access to assistance from Fair Trading and access to the NCAT to resolve matters, after the end of the 60-day period: â&#x20AC;˘ NSW Fair Tradingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dispute resolution service will be available to assist if the parties are unable to re-negotiate and agree on new rental arrangements, backed by Fair

Tradingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing legal powers. â&#x20AC;˘ NCAT will be available to make appropriate orders, in light of the current circumstances, where the parties are unwilling or unable to reach an agreement, and action is taken to seek an eviction. â&#x20AC;˘ Action is also being taken to ensure that evictions for reasons not related to rent arrears are also stayed, to minimise avoidable housing disruption and movement. The usual periods of required notice under the Residential Tenancies Act will be increased from the minimum of 30 days up to 90 days, for terminations owing to fixed or periodic leases ending, or other agreement breaches. â&#x20AC;˘ Landlords will however continue to be able to seek to recover premises owing to their own genuine hardship. Tenants will also continue to be able to apply to the Tribunal to terminate a fixed-term tenancy on the basis of hardship. â&#x20AC;˘ Tenants will be protected from being added to tenancy databases (or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;blacklistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) for breaches of agreements resulting from COVID-19 impacts.

Tenants, landlords and agents can find up to date information and resources at nsw.gov.au.

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Mevlana - 400 acre multiple occupancy community centrally placed in Byron Shire, 7 min to Mullum, 10 min to Bruns, 15 Min to Byron.

Elevated house, great views which wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be built out! Enjoy sunrises/sunsets. Moon rises/moon sets. Great breezes year round. Very quite. Very private. Surrounded by stunning nature and bird life, yet still so centrally located! Open plan house & large covered verandah faces east. Under cover parking for 1 car plus off street parking for many. Polished wood floors throughout, 1.5 KW solar, cosy fireplace, reverse cycle air-con for heating/cooling. Beautiful vege garden/fruit trees.

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Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ Murwillumbah â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Whian Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 9.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10am â&#x20AC;˘ 10 McPherson Court, Murwillumbah. Sat 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10.30am â&#x20AC;˘ 1/4 Roundhouse Place, Ocean Shores. Sat 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11am â&#x20AC;˘ 12/1 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 10.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11am â&#x20AC;˘ 6 The Plateau, Murwillumbah. Sat 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am â&#x20AC;˘ 40 Wahlooga Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am â&#x20AC;˘ 10 Gardner Ave, Lismore. Sat 11.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12pm â&#x20AC;˘ 556 Caniaba Road, Caniaba. Sat 12.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm â&#x20AC;˘ 11 Flinders Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 12.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm â&#x20AC;˘ Pinnacle Estate, Ramsay Close, Goonellabah. Sat 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2pm â&#x20AC;˘ 126/685â&#x20AC;&#x201C;707 Casuarina Way, Casuarina. Sat 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2.30pm â&#x20AC;˘ 20 Sapphire Court, Lismore Heights. Sat 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2.30pm â&#x20AC;˘ Brunswick Heads/Murwillumbah Private Sales â&#x20AC;˘ 9 Banool Circuit, Ocean Shores. Sat 12.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm Scott Harvey Real Estate â&#x20AC;˘ 957 Fernleigh Rd, Brooklet. Sat 12.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm

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New Listings Byron Bay First National Real Estate â&#x20AC;˘ 14/45 Shirley Street, Byron Bay. $505,000 to $520,000 â&#x20AC;˘ 56 Butler Street, Byron Bay. Contact Agent â&#x20AC;˘ 34 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby. $800,000 to $880,000 â&#x20AC;˘ 6/16 Oakland Court, Byron Bay. $1.95m to $2.145m â&#x20AC;˘ 25 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Contact Agent â&#x20AC;˘ 31 Queen Street, Mullumbimby. Contact Agent â&#x20AC;˘ 33 Queen Street, Mullumbimby. Contact Agent â&#x20AC;˘ 70 Butler Street, Byron Bay. Contact Agent Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/ Brunswick Heads/Murwillumbah â&#x20AC;˘ 20 Sapphire Court, Lismore Heights â&#x20AC;˘ 27 Coomburra Crescent, Ocean Shores â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Federation Drive, Eltham

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The Echo Service Directory is online in Echonetdaily â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.echo.net.au/service-directory JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 ANTENNAS PLUS. TV, WiFi, Electrical. Reliable. Call Norm ............................................0422 668582 BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242 ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420

0427 196 962

HAVEN BUILDING All aspects of building. Lic 326616C ...............................................0432 565060

FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique. 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com 0412 528454 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162

Accountants & Bookkeepers ..........26 Acupuncture .................................26 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration....26 Antennas & Installation.................26 Antiques/Restoration ....................26 Appliance Repair ...........................26 Architects .....................................26 Automotive...................................26 Bathroom Renovations..................26 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters .26 Bricklaying....................................26 Building Trades .............................26 Bush Regen & Weed Control ..........26 Carpet Cleaning ............................26 Chimney Sweeps ...........................26 Chiropractic ..................................26 Cleaning .......................................26 Computer Services ........................27 Concreting & Paving ......................27 Decks, Patios & Extensions.............27 Dentists ........................................27 Design & Drafting..........................27 Driveway Maintenance ..................27 Earthmoving & Excavation.............27 Electricians ...................................27 Fencing .........................................27 Floor Sanding & Polishing..............27 Garden & Property Maintenance....27 Garden Design ..............................27 Gas Suppliers ................................27 Graphic Design ..............................27 Handypersons ...............................27 Health ..........................................27

Hire ..............................................27 Kitchens........................................27 Landscape Design .........................27 Landscape Supplies .......................27 Landscaping .................................27 Locksmith .....................................27 Osteopathy ...................................27 Painting........................................28 Pest Control ..................................28 Photography .................................28 Physiotherapy ...............................28 Picture Framing ............................28 Plastering .....................................28 Plumbers ......................................28 Pools ............................................28 Removalists ..................................28 Roofing.........................................28 Rubbish Removal ..........................28 Septic Systems ..............................28 Solar Installation ..........................28 Television Services ........................28 Tiling ............................................29 Tree Services .................................29 Tuition ..........................................29 Upholstery ....................................29 Valuers .........................................29 Veterinary Surgeons......................29 Water Filters .................................29 Water Supplies ..............................29 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .........29 Welding ........................................29 Window Cleaning ..........................29 Window Tinting ............................29

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CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Gregâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

LELAND CARPENTRY All carpentry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; small renovation specialist (under $5K) Jesse ...0458 968290

ARCHITECTS

WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bindii weeds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Army worms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; grass grubs .....0418 110714

OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001 EAST COAST BUSH REGENERATION Tree planting, weed control. Call Rossco Faithfull.0409 157695 ATELIER LUKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luke Hayward architect, Reg. 10438 www.atelierluke.com ...............0401 875535

AUTOMOTIVE

CARPET CLEANING FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

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LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

0408 232 066

BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

CHIROPRACTIC

REVAMP BATHROOMS Bathroom Renovations and Tiling Repairs

BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553

CLEANING

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Call Jason 0434 177 594

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS SHOWCASE DEALER SHOWROOM

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

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

LOCAL

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

SUNSCREENS

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â&#x20AC;˘ House washing â&#x20AC;˘ High pressure or soft wash â&#x20AC;˘ Window cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways, paths & roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Gutters & ďŹ&#x201A;yscreens â&#x20AC;˘ Water efďŹ cient â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 0409 207 646 or 0412 495750

ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 BOOKKEEPER Local and reliable .................................. barbarasbookkeeping.com.au 0402 118649 BOOKKEEPING, BAS, payroll, hubdoc, etc. Serving N. Rivers since 2007. D Evans .......0432 176091 TAX AGENT Graeme â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Daxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Toohill graeme@saltwateraccountancy.com.au ....................0460 734805

ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559 MARLENE FARRY Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine marlenefarry.com ..............66842400 ACUPUNCTURE & acupressure massage. Ph Dr. Derek Doran .......................................0414 478787

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

1/84 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay

66 680 886 62

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PLEASE CALL AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

6680 9394 AU 37088

Lic 246545C

Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services 45 Manns Road, Mullumbimby

6684 2783

Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492

COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137

23 years and going strong!

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

Custom made curtains, blinds and decor items

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We come to you, wherever you are: Byron, Lismore, The Clarence and beyondâ&#x20AC;Ś

0435 954 212

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YOUR LOCAL BLIND MAN at North Byron Blinds .................................................. Amos 0404 421518

BRICKLAYING

Byron Bay

BUILDING TRADES â&#x20AC;˘ 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).

â&#x20AC;˘ RELIABLE TRADESMAN â&#x20AC;˘ DECKS & PERGOLAS â&#x20AC;˘ TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS â&#x20AC;˘ GARAGE CONVERSIONS LICENCE NUMBER 344531C

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019 NSW Lic. 83568c Qld BSA 1238105

0439 624 945

AH

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CLEANS: Holiday, Residential, Bond, Commercial, Spring

Phone Mick 0409 009 024

Email: mickbhl@gmail.com

SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

www.byroneco.com.au

Roof & Pressure Cleaning Roof Painting Deck Oiling

ROLL BLINDS

BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Installation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Repairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Commercial Refrigeration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Residential & Commercial Airconditioning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coolroom Design & Construction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Freezer Rooms

â&#x20AC;˘ Window Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Screens & Tracks â&#x20AC;˘ Pressure Washing â&#x20AC;˘ House â&#x20AC;˘Roof â&#x20AC;˘ Paths â&#x20AC;˘ Solar

Quality Exterior Refinishing

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COMPASS CURTAINS

0434 539 979

AWNINGS

SPECIALISTS IN HOM E AUTOM ATION

Barbara Wilson artisanair.com.au

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

Blue Sky

Professional Cleaning Services BOND CLEAN AND BUILDERS CLEAN SPECIALIST Friendly reliable and trustworthy service.

| Window Cleaning Professionals Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable â&#x20AC;˘ Friendly â&#x20AC;˘ Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Quotes â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable Rates Flyscreen Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Locally Owned & Operated â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Work â&#x20AC;˘ Over 15 Years Exp

FULLY INSURED

DETAILED CLEANER/GUEST HOUSE MANAGER All natural products 4.8 Stayz rated ..0410 723601

ALL ASPECTS OF CARPENTRY WORK

BEYOND CLEANING GROUP Quality focused. Brunswick to Ballina from $39.60ph .....0451 102239

matt.rowan.wardle@gmail.com â&#x20AC;˘ Floor installations â&#x20AC;˘ Door & Window installations â&#x20AC;˘ Decks & Pergolas â&#x20AC;˘ Alterations

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

0488 950 638

PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER excellent references, good rates. Shire wide. Ph Krissy ..0410 860330 BOND CLEANING...........................................................................................................0421 360961

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Service Directory ELECTRICIANS

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335

24 HOUR SERVICE

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

All Jobs Small or Large

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

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

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

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical. Level 2 ASP. Solar, data + TV. Lic 133082C .......................0432 289705 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477

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

HANDYPERSONS

CIRCUITS PLUS. For everything electrical in Byron Shire. Lic 201844c ..........................0422 668582 A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697

FENCING

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

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

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

Free Delivery

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

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

DENTISTS

GAS SUPPLIERS

Reliable ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

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

Glass, Colorbond & Pool Fencing.

Aluminium Slat Gates & Sliding Gates.

FULLY QUALIFIED & INSURED

GOOD NEWS HANDYMAN Carpentry, home renovations/repairs etc. Jesse..................0458 968290 ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance, painting. Call Mark ........0402 281638 HIGHPOINT Repairs & handyman services. Painting, plastering & tiling. Michael ........0421 896796 BUILDER SKILLS carpenters’ rates, 25 years exp. Lic No R84001 ...................................0422 069632

BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE.......................................................................66851264

DESIGN & DRAFTING BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448

HEALTH BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0422 207299 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service. ..................................................0432 107262 FLOW FENCING Pool fencing, timber/colourbond, local, professional and reliable.......0416 424256

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

FENG SHUI DESIGN CONSULTANT Lizzie Bodenham livingbalancedesigns.com.au Ph .0431 678608 THE FLOOR SANDER New & old floors, decks, non-toxic finishes, special effects, free quotes..0407 821690 BORRELL DESIGN Drafting & design. Commercial, retail, residential, shop fit-outs .....0412 043463

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

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 a E

0467 482 948 ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES

6677 1859

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

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 | Landscaping | Turfing Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

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

LANDSCAPE DESIGN BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

livingearthgardens.com.au

SERVICING THE EAST COAST OF THE NSW NORTHERN RIVERS Burringbar

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

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

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

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

0427 663 678 / 0410 056 228

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

0434 329 111

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed............. Nick 0404 764894 LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, tree maintenance.....................0402 487213

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks.

Augers and rock grab available.

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283

PAUL’S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552

Shaun Savage Landscapes Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

Specialising in: • Retaining Walls • Pool Surrounds • Block Work • Paving • Turfing • Stonework 20 Years Experience

0405 594 288

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109 RICK’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, pool service ...0424 805660

LOCKSMITH

GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442 Brendan Duggan Locksmith. Automotive car keys and lock installation/repair .......0412 764148

G.W. GARDEN MAINTENANCE. Mowing, brunshcutting, garden maint, tip runs (trailer)..0408 244820 NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating.0402 716857 A1 RUBBISH REMOVAL AND TIP RUNS. 9m3 trailer. Same day service. Best rates .....0413 289443

OSTEOPATHY

ALEX EXCAVATION 3.5T Zero Swing excavator & bobcat loader & 5T Tipper Rock Grab 0417 920300 LAWN MOWING rubbish removal, hedge trimming. Mullum, Bruns, Ocean Shores. Mark ..0437 343348 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri.....................................66857517

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ROOFING

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

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

DOMESTIC â&#x20AC;˘ INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

PETRA KARNI PHYSIOTHERAPY & Craniosacral, Manual Therapy, TMJ. Suffolk Park. Ph...0403 226858

PICTURE FRAMING

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0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

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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

MONTYS METAL

MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791 BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING. 7/1 Wilfred St. Call for appointment......... 6680 3444

PLASTERING

ROOFING

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

Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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

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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

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

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NEWT wastewater treatment. Septic design, upgrades, maint & intall. Lic 207479C............... 0429 805081

ABN 31 490 733 798 LIC 203196C

Painting & Decorating

24 years experience

Blocked drain specialists Everything plumbing, drainage & gasďŹ tting

0400 852 141

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

BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

POOLS

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

PEST CONTROL

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

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

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BYRONBAYPAINTINGSERVICES.COM.AU â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reliable. Quality work. Ph .....................1300 255 724

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SOLAR INSTALLATION

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Mark Wopling

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YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

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

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Tree Faerie Fotos Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

www.treefaeriefotos.com â&#x20AC;˘ 0417 427 518

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

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Patrick - 0425 256 802

From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just give us a ring

â&#x20AC;˘ Freight services to Brisbane weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Carriers of ďŹ ne art â&#x20AC;˘ Furniture removal â&#x20AC;˘ E-bay pick up & delivery

0409 917646

LEAPFROG REMOVALS BYRON BAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS

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

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

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

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

www.allpestsolutions.com.au THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714

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

TRINE SOLUTIONS Local sewerage specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C. 0407 439805

ABN 48867459605 Lic 33995C

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

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

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NEIL A McINTOSH

Mob: 0409 451 518

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

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PAINTER

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A1 RUBBISH REMOVAL AND TIP RUNS. 9m3 trailer. Same day service. Best rates .....0413 289443 MAN WITH UTE. RETHINK REUSE RECYCLE. Ph Mark ................................................0411 113300

Lic 167371C

Licence No. 207479C

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Your Local Solar Experts

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

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classes, laser, shockwave. Kim Snellgrove, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara .......................................................66872330 MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999

Solar. OďŹ&#x20AC;-Grid. Electrical.

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

TELEVISION SERVICES

466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 MAN WITH A TALL VAN Furniture removal services. $60 an hour. Call Evan .................0410 120777 INSTALL SERVICE: TV, Wi-Fi, AV special phone rate .................................... Damian 0414 741233

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Service Directory TILING

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MULLUM VET CLINIC: Richard Gregory, Bec Willis, Mark Sebastian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; After hours avail ...66843818

NORTH COAST VETERINARY SERVICES Dr Lauren Archer .................................................66840735

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Servicing the Far North Coast for 20Â years.

Free quotes. Experienced local technicians.

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

0408 232 066

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WINTER SPECIAL:

Every 5th m2 FREE

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

TREE SERVICES

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

The Water Filter Experts

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

ALL AREAS OF THE NORTHERN RIVERS & SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

0401 208 797

for home, commercial and rural properties

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

The Fully Insured Professionals

â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinding â&#x20AC;˘ Bobcat â&#x20AC;˘ Cherrypicker â&#x20AC;˘ Crane Truck â&#x20AC;˘ 18â&#x20AC;? Chipper Mark Linder QualiďŹ ed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66813140 or 0417 698227

WATER SUPPLIES

PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524 LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper + stump grinding. Local, qualified, insured. Free quotes.0402 487213

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

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING

A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES................................... Happy to help. Andrew..0412 558890 PROBLEM CAMPHORS and woody weeds removed. No fuss-green waste, lantana too! ..0478 779650

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

WELDING

TUITION

HARMONIUM TUITION, REPAIRS, SALES. Contact Alice.............................................0427 423723 WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, general, repairs & Aluminium. Call Rod ...........0408 410545

UPHOLSTERY

WINDOW CLEANING

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

VALUERS

PRUNING ~ REMOVALS ~ STUMP GRINDING 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.harttreeservices.com.au

0427 347 380

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

WINDOW TINTING

BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010 SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP - Valuation, Advisory & Asset M/ment. Specialists in: Residential,

SUNRISE W. T. 3/19-21 Centennial Cct, Byron. Cars, homes, offices, etc. High quality ..0412 158478

Rural, Commercial & Industrial. www.simsonproperty.com.au..........0400 134562 or 0427 220976 SURFWAGON - Car/Home/Office tint. Lifetime Warranty. W/sale price .........................0434 875009

Classifieds ECHO CLASSIFIEDS 6684 1777 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

PHONE ADS

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

Ads may be taken by phone on

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo office:

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

EMAIL ADS 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.

INDEX Birthdays ........................30 Business For Sale .........30

HYPNOSIS & EFT

Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma.

Maureen Bracken 0402205352

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

Tuition.............................30

Pets ................................30 Professional Services ....29 Public Notices ................29 Share Accommodation ..30 To Let .............................30 Tree Services .................29 Wanted...........................30 Wanted To Lease ...........30

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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.

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KINESIOLOGY

Motor Vehicles ...............30 Only Adults ....................30

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

HEALTH

House for Sale ...............30

Tradework ......................29

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Halls For Hire .................29

Positions Vacant.............30

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

On sale at The Echo

Garage Sales .................30

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Prepayment is required for all ads.

TRADEWORK

For Sale .........................30

Musical Notes ................30

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa

PROF. SERVICES

Death Notices ................30

RATES & PAYMENT

These prices include GST.

PUBLIC NOTICES

FIND OUT HOW THE ROT BEGAN Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre Connecting the Byron Shire Community

HELP OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER DRIVER REQUIRED Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre are looking for a crew of volunteer food recovery van drivers.

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

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

Clear subconscious sabotages.

Reprogram patterns and beliefs.

Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress.

Ph 0403125506 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.

BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine experience: Nurturing, sensuous. 28 yrs exp. Lucy 0427917960

HYPNOSIS & NLP www.wendypurdey.com.au

Supporting you to create positive changes.

Call today 6680 2630 Body Based

Psychotherapy Somatic Practice

Julie Wells Anne Goslett

TREE SERVICES

â&#x20AC;˘ FULLY INSURED â&#x20AC;˘ PROFESSIONAL SERVICE â&#x20AC;˘ FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 364 852

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

(nee Mannix)

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching (02) 6685 5185 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay

HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

â&#x20AC;˘ Arborist â&#x20AC;˘ 15â&#x20AC;? Wood Chipper â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinder â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6681 3140 Mobile 0417 698 227

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FOR SALE

WANTED

CHEF ALL-ROUNDER

BAMBOO PLANTS: clumping, screening, hedging, flowering gingers, bromeliads.

Close to Mullum. 0458535760

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

Bangalow. 5 days. 6am starts.

TRAVERTINE/LIMESTONE TILE SALE up to 50% off. Various sizes. 0410623933

MIELE WASHERS

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

ALL JUST $10 each.

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617 SOLID PLANTATION TEAK dining table, seats 6-8, $500, exc cond. 0407163828 SOLID CANE LOUNGE Shell shaped, two-seater, $250. Piano $100.

Goonellabah 0407857738

BYRON BAY FIREWOOD Pickup / Delivery Seasoned Firewood Kindling, bags, trailer, tonnage (up to 30 tonne).

Residential | Commercial | Wholesale Prompt and reliable service.

Michael – 0401 739 656 byronbayfirewood.com.au

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Info @ www.pantry29.com.au

Bangalow Based, Private and Commercial Clients Contact: 0432 299 864 or byronhpm@gmail.com

Telephone recruitment canvasser in Environmental sector

CHARACTER house, sunny, light filled, Mullumbimby 3 bdrm, 1 bthrm 670m2, back lane access. $890K. 0428555501

• Fence posts • Poles • Sleepers • Sawn timber

PEACE BY PIECE SECONDS, furniture & nick-nacks. 7 Bugam Place, Bangalow

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Local reg’d business. Ph 66845296 PEUGEOT 306, ‘98. For spare parts or re-register. Just needs exhaust & coil.

Log book, excellent body, 2 owners. Full mechanics report. $500. 0401407603

WANTED!

GOOD, CLEAN CARS FOR $$ CASH $$ BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

Happy Birthday! to the legendary comedian, ukulele player, and Echo stalwart,

TO LET

LOCAL REMOVAL Summerland Storage Bangalow From $105 to $290 mth Call GNF Bangalow 66872833

BRUNSWICK HEADS 1bdr garden flat for long term let. Sunny, self-cont, private inc all bills & WiFi. $420pw. 0413720771

RESIDENTIAL Brunswick Heads 2 bed 1 bth $500 3 bed 2 bth $850 4 bed 3 bth $850 Ocean Shores 4 bed 2 bth $625 South Golden Beach 2 bed 1 bth $395 2 bed 1 bth $450 Pottsville 4 bed 2 bth $650 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

WANTED TO LEASE ACCESS TO ACREAGE, dwelling or not.

Prefer 2x2 or 3x3 or similar. Substantial security deposit OK. Pls call 0423218417

POSITIONS VACANT CLEANER 2–4hrs pw, vegan pref.

Goonengerry. ABN req’d. Ph 0455699988 FEMALE REMEDIAL THERAPIST for SeaScape Massage, Lennox Head. Ph Chelhie 0409112075 ADMIN AND SUPPORT GURU wanted for an immediate start at IICT. Full-time, flexible hours. We need a focussed, independent worker who loves the phone and gets a kick out of helping people.

Join a cohesive, supportive team who value collaboration and high productivity.

Head to www.myiict.com/careers for information about the role and how to apply. Applications close by 3 July, 5pm.

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

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

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AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE ...............................................................000 AMBULANCE Mullumbimby & Byron Bay ..................................131 233 BRUNSWICK VALLEY RESCUE Primary rescue........................ 6685 1999 BRUNSWICK MARINE RADIO TOWER ................................... 6685 0148 BYRON CENTRAL HOSPITAL .................................................. 6639 9400 POLICE Brunswick Heads ....................................................... 6685 1277 Mullumbimby .............................................................. 6684 2144 Byron Bay ................................................................... 6685 9499 Bangalow .................................................................... 6687 1404 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Storm & tempest damage, flooding......132 500 AIDS Confidential testing & information (ACON) ................................ 6622 1555 AL-ANON Help for family & friends of alcoholics .......................1300 ALANON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hours............................... 1800 423 431 ANIMAL RESCUE (DOGS & CATS) ......................................... 6622 1881 BYRON COUNCIL: EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS ................ 6622 7022 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24 hour crisis line ............................... 1800 656 463 LIFELINE ..........................................................................................131 114 MENSLINE 7pm–11pm nightly (phone counselling & referral for men).. 6622 2240 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets daily .................................... 6680 7280 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE .................................................. 6684 1286 NORTHERN RIVERS GAMBLING SERVICE ........................... 6687 2520 NORTHERN RIVERS WILDLIFE CARERS............................... 6628 1866 KOALA HOTLINE........................................................ 6622 1233 WIRES – NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service ......... 6628 1898

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

Mon-Wed, by appointment Thurs/Fri 8am to 4pm | Sat, 8am to 3pm

MOVING HOUSE SALE 1 x L-shaped grey fleck lounge (2 pieces), 1 blue sofa bed, Freedom. Whitewashed table, 4 stools & matching coffee table. 1 Weber BBQ with gas bottle. 1 Nespresso coffee machine with milk frother. All in good condition. Sell in one lot for $350. Ph 0411267828

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Brian Mollet

BYRON room, short and long term, good area, close to beach, free WiFi, drug-free, $150pw, no bills + bond. 0423353877

Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 0427 490 038

GARAGE SALES

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LOOKING TO RENT A HOME in a safe, quiet environment, close to town centre? Inspect this home today at Glen Villa Resort, 80 Butler Street, Byron Bay. $595pw, conditions apply.

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• Min 1 years outbound exp required • Flexible working arrangements • Attractive hourly rate

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Please stick this by your phone

Locals only, long term position.

Would suit an exp. Chef who wants daytime hours, stable work & less stress. Creative input. Involves some FOH. Barista skills essential.

LAWN & GARDEN MAINTENANCE BUSINESS $30,000

HOUSES FOR SALE

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Psychologist A vacancy exists for a Psychologist to work full or part-time in our established and professional private practice. Mullumbimby Psychology is located within a quiet and beautiful space in the heart of town close to great food, amenities and a slower pace of life. We provide services to children, adolescents and adults across a broad range of presenting issues using integrative, evidence based and client-centred therapies.

The successful applicant is ideally experienced in working across the lifespan, although this is not essential. You will benefit from working as part of a relaxed, cohesive and professional team with full administrative support and regular referrals.

As a compassionate therapist with a track record of strong client retention, you will have the opportunity to work with a broad variety of presenting concerns and pursue your areas of interest. Essential is the ability to work autonomously, matched by the desire to be a valuable part of our team. If you are passionate about supporting mental health in our community, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please include a tailored cover letter with your resume addressing the above selection criteria.

Please email applications or enquiries to jobs@mullumbimbypsychology.com.au or call 02 6684 4748.

EXPERIENCED CLEANERS REQUIRED Seeking energetic people with a positive attitude and an eye for detail.

Must have own car, an ABN and cleaning equipment.

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TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 0403224842 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au

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MUSICAL NOTES QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019 GUITAR STRINGS, REPAIRS Brunswick Heads 66851005

DEATH NOTICES UREN, JOHN CHARLES 24/11/1942–17/6/2020 Of Drummoyne and formerly Mullumbimby. Son of Frederick and Margaret Uren (deceased). Partner of Mei-Lin Yum, brother of Patricia, Margaret and Roger and brother-in-law to Maureen.

Successful businessman and keen golfer. Lover of good food and wine and friend of many. He lived a full life and died peacefully. John was much loved and will be greatly missed but always remembered.

THURECHT, MARGARET JOAN Died peacefully with her family at home in Brunswick Heads, aged 91.

Loved wife of Keith (deceased). Much loved mother & mother-in-law of Roger & Sonia, Kristen & Richard. Loved grandmother of Harry and Rachael.

A celebration of Margaret’s life will be arranged. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.

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The Channon 6688 6433 Lennox Head 0419 369 609 Tabulam Hall 0490 329 159 Coolangatta

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0413 804 024 3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 0422 094 338 4th SAT Evans Head 0439 489 631 4th SAT Wilsons Creek 6684 0299 4th SAT Kyogle Bazaar 0457 471 583 4th SUN 4th SUN 4th SUN 4th SUN

Bangalow 6687 1911 Nimbin 0475 135 764 Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta

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Evie

Evie is a 3 year old desexed female Staffy x. She is very wary of strangers initially, having had a sad start in life, but once she is comfortable she is a typical staffy – loving and loyal. She needs to be the only pet as she is not comfortable with other dogs and will need a loving, committed owner who will give her lots of love and especially exercise. An acreage situation would be perfect.

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

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PETS Doulton is a perfect example of kitten cuteness!

He’s a great balance of both playfulness Doulton & cuddliness.

Doulton is very affectionate & he loves head bumps & giving cat kisses. He’s desperate to be cuddled & taken home so if you’ve been thinking about adopting a kitten, he’s your boy!

Sneak a cuddle with Doulton at the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.

OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm, Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 0436 845 542.

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AWL NSW Rehoming Organisation Number: R251000222

Byron Dog Rescue (CAWI) RUMI ADOPTION 11-monthold female Amstaff x Shar Pei, Rumi is as beautiful as her namesake.

Rumi will need a special, loving, gentle, patient home, with at least one woman present for her to initially bond with, while she continues to recover from her intense trauma and fear of Caucasian men. She is equally smart & lovely, good with gentle children and other dogs.

For more info please phone Shell on 0458 461 935.

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H A R RY HARRY must be one of the friendliest cats there ever was.

He was born to make you feel good with his strong smooching and face rubs. Just a friendly, two-year-old, bundle of joy.

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Chemical Free Landcare

Calling poets

Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare’s next working bee is scheduled to Saltwater Creek, to tend the 500 trees planted last January. Meet at Mullumbimby Community Gardens car park, on Saturday 27 June, at 9am.

We will be working till 1pm. To find us, walk through the MCG gate and follow the main path. We will be on the left, just past the MCG main office building. For more information see byronshirechemicalfreelandcare.org.

Ballina Region for Refugees (BR4R) invites submissions to the 2020 Seeking Asylum Poetry Prize. The prize celebrates the positive contributions refugees make to our communities, and acknowledges the circumstances that forced them flee their homelands and request refuge in Australia. The prize is open to all Australian residents.

This year’s competition theme is ‘holding patterns’. We welcome poems of up to 50 lines that consider the variety of roles that holding patterns occupy in refugee and asylum seeker experiences. Cash prizes will be awarded to first ($300), second ($150), and third ($50) place winners. Winning entries will be published in Verity La. For further details, and to enter, follow the link to https://br4r.org.au/ poetry-comp.

Waterlily park AGM The Ocean Shores community are invited to the Waterlily Park AGM meeting at 6pm Wednesday, 1 July in the Board Room at OS Country Club.

Enjoy getting involved with the Ocean Shores playground project.

Probus Club The Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed hope to meet face-to-face again at Tricare on 21 July. Enquiries: Jean 02 6670 4072

Op shop open The Mullumbimby Anglican Op Shop has reopened. The new trading hours are: 9.30am–3.30pm.

Vindication Vindication is supporting barrister Bernard Collaery and ex-ASIS spy, Witness K. Both men are arraigned in secret courts, and charged with violating national security because they revealed Australia’s dirty tricks in bugging the Timor-Leste cabinet room during negotiations over the

oil and gas reserves in the Timor Sea ( https://www.abc.net.au/4corners/ secrets,-spies-and-trials/11451004).

The Australian Lawyers Alliance stated that, ‘A key element of a fair trial is the ability to have disclosure of the prosecution case so that defendants can respond to allegations against them and instruct their legal representatives appropriately’. They said there was no accountability, and this case was an attack on the legal profession. If you would like to get involved contact Gareth Smith on 0491 107 279.

Repair Cafe Mullum

Pottsville croquet AGM

Young and musical?

Pottsville Fun Croquet Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 10.30am on Thursday 23 July at the croquet courts. Information call Jenny on 0413 335 941.

Lone Goat Gallery is now accepting applications from visual artists across the Northern Rivers region for our 2021–22 Exhibition Program. We are focussed on supporting ambitious exhibitions by Northern Rivers-based artists. For detailed information download the application form: https://www.lonegoatgallery.com/ applications.

Got something that needs fixing?

The Repair Cafe Mullumbimby is back. They are opening their doors on Saturday, 6 June from 9am til 12noon. The Cafe is located at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron Community College in Burringbar Street.

‘We aim to fix whatever people can carry to us,’ said organiser Jonathan Hartland. ‘We also aim to show and inspire people how to fix their own items.’

With a large space to work in, they are able to ensure there is plenty of social distancing, and they generally have around four or five volunteers available for advice and help.

They are currently looking for more people who are interested in getting involved in helping repair items, as well as woodworkers, machines and electrical gadgets to help get the work done. For more information head to the Cafe, their Facebook page, or email: jonathanhartland@gmail.com.

Byron Youth Service, ACE and Byron Music are bringing together a live/ online musical initiative to be held at the Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC).

These events will be a platform to showcase your music to a live audience. The pilot project went live a month ago and can be streamed at: https://www.facebook.com/ byronyouth/videos/259133701872376 The next two ‘FB live stream showcases’ will be held at the YAC on the 20 June. If you want to be involved, you need to send in an original song for review. Send your video link to info@acentertainment.com.au, subject ‘Byron Youth Music Sessions Application’ (YouTube, vimeo or FB video sharing file).

It is open to all artists, 24 years and younger who are Northern Rivers residents.

Croquet is on

Re-opening history

Byron Bay Croquet Club has resumed play with COVID-19 awareness. Play days are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, or by arrangement.

Enquiries from new players welcome.

Free lessons. Call Max for more information 0431 906 536. Pottsville Fun Croquet Club has resumed play at The Black Rocks Sports Fields (end of Overall Drive) Pottsville. Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30am.

Brunswick Valley Historical Society Museum will be reopening this Friday, 12 June, 10am till 12pm. The museum, at the corner of Myokum and Stuart Streets, Mullumbimby, will be open each Tuesday and Friday morning.

Every precaution has been taken to ensure the Health and Safety of our visitors and volunteers. New volunteers very welcome. Come and find out about your local history.

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that are not in a risk category they have been able to train 19 new drivers, and keep their service going.

‘Cancer never stops, not even for a global pandemic. We needed drivers desperately, or put simply; some cancer patients would not be able to access their life-saving treatment,’ said Northern NSW Community Lead, Caitlyn Feldmann.

‘We still have a need for three to five drivers in Ballina/Lismore, and five drivers in Tamworth, so if you’re in these areas, under the age of 60 and have some spare time you’d like to spend helping people in need, please reach out to your local Cancer Council office.’

If you would like to volunteer for, or donate to, Cancer Council NSW go to their website: cancercouncil.com.au.

Artists exhibit

OS Garden Club The Ocean Shores and District Garden Club have been enjoying sharing photos of their home gardens and also Inspirational gardens, for the last 68 days. Every day they share photos, sometimes with a theme such as a favourite coffee spot in their garden, and sometimes something more random such as what members love about their garden. Around six photos per day are posted vi email and the posts are keeping members connected and sane. We would love new members to join us in the coming months and welcome a phone call to our president Margaret Keating on 0412 246 310 for more information on meeting and how to get involved.

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Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Wednesday 10–12noon at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details.

Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre services are operational MDNC services that are running include: Community support/emergency relief: Food parcels, meals, assistance with electricity and Telstra bills.

Listening Space – free counselling.

Staying Home, Leaving Violence program.

Integrated Domestic & Family Violence program.

Financial Counselling – outreach available Thursdays & Fridays.

Financial Counselling is a free service funded by the government, offering advocacy & assistance to find options to address debts.

Food Recovery.

Information, referral and advocacy.

‘We are seeing people who have never had to access a service like ours before’, says the MDNC. ‘We are doing everything we can to ensure people feel valued and have dignity as they access support.

‘We encourage people to call us on 0491 227 306. We can talk to people about what they need, and any items can be collected. In some cases we can organise delivery’, says the MDNC.

Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality respite care to a broad range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com.au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.

Byron Community Centre continuing to run services These programs include: Homeless Breakfast: 7.30–9am Wednesday and Friday.

Homeless Showers: Monday and Wednesday 10–12.30pm (book in at breakfast).

Women’s Support Group: Fridays (women only) 1–3pm at Community Cabins.

Severe Wet Weather Shelter: signs at Byron Community Centre on days when WWS open, with instructions.

Free Phone Counselling for Byron Residents: Call 0414 322 064, 10am–2pm weekdays to make an appointment.

Emergency Food Delivery: Locals who are physically or financially unable to shop can now phone the Byron Emergency Pantry on 0482 787 552 to request a free food box delivery.

In this time of isolation, Liberation Larder is partnering in this venture to help out the community by providing healthy, freshly cooked meals and fresh produce.

Women’s Counselling: For women needing extra support, leave a message for community worker on 6685 6807.

Community transport The Tweed Byron and Ballina Community Transport (TBBCT) is still operating through the COVID-19 pandemic. TBBCT clients can still call to book a trip, if their transport needs are essential eg, medical appointments that can’t be undertaken by Telehealth.Trips into Queensland can take place for medical appointments. TBBCT is unable to provide transport for people with flu-like symptoms, or who suspect they may have contracted COVID-19. Call your GP for advice.

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. 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.

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StandBy provides support to people who have lost someone to suicide. They provide free telephone support and are accessible 24/7.

Follow-up contact is available for up to one year. Find out more at: www. standbysupport.com.au or call 13 11 14.

If you, or someone you are with, are in need of immediate support please call an ambulance or police on 000.

Cancer transport Cancer Council NSW’s Transport to Treatment (T2T) is made up of a volunteer driving force. Many of those drivers were over 60, and T2T had to stand down 91 per cent of their drivers as COVID-19 struck. Putting a call out across the Northern Rivers for drivers Full moon 6 June Third quarter 13 June New moon 21 June First quarter 28 June Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 M 0630 1656 1347 2 T 0631 1656 1424 3 W 0631 1656 1503 4 T 0632 1656 1545 5 F 0632 1656 1630 6 S 0633 1656 1721 7 S 0633 1656 1817 8 M 0634 1656 1915 9 T 0634 1656 2015 10 W 0635 1656 2114 11 T 0635 1656 2211 12 F 0635 1656 2306 13 S 0636 1656 2359 14 S 0636 1656 15 M 0636 1656 0050 16 T 0637 1656 0142 17 W 0637 1656 0234 18 T 0637 1656 0328 19 F 0637 1656 0423 20 S 0638 1657 0520 21 S 0638 1657 0619 22 M 0638 1657 0716 23 T 0638 1657 0812 24 W 0638 1658 0903 25 T 0639 1658 0949 26 F 0639 1658 1032 27 S 0639 1659 1111 28 S 0639 1659 1148 29 M 0639 1659 1224 30 T 0639 1700 1301

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5.12am 4.23pm Astronomical data 4.41pm and tides 6.15pm Moon High tide, Low tide, set height (m) height (m) 0105 0358 1.61; 1658 1.48 1029 0.35; 2245 0.53 0210 0458 1.59; 1753 1.63 1116 0.29; 2351 0.46 1200 0.24 0315 0554 1.55; 1845 1.77 0422 0646 1.50; 1934 1.87 0051 0.40; 1244 0.21 0530 0737 1.43; 2022 1.93 0147 0.36; 1326 0.21 0637 0826 1.36; 2108 1.95 0242 0.34; 1408 0.24 0742 0914 1.29; 2154 1.93 0334 0.35; 1449 0.29 0842 1000 1.23; 2238 1.86 0426 0.37; 1532 0.36 0935 1048 1.17; 2321 1.77 0516 0.42; 1615 0.44 1022 1138 1.14 0605 0.47; 1701 0.53 1102 0005 1.67; 1232 1.12 0653 0.51; 1754 0.62 1138 0050 1.57; 1335 1.13 0742 0.53; 1854 0.69 1210 0140 1.48; 1442 1.17 0831 0.54; 2005 0.74 1241 0234 1.41; 1546 1.24 0919 0.52; 2122 0.75 1310 0331 1.36; 1641 1.34 1004 0.49; 2232 0.73 1340 0426 1.33; 1728 1.45 1046 0.45; 2332 0.68 1411 0515 1.31; 1810 1.55 1124 0.41 1444 0601 1.29; 1849 1.64 0023 0.62; 1200 0.38 1522 0645 1.28; 1929 1.72 0108 0.56; 1234 0.35 1604 0727 1.26; 2008 1.78 0150 0.50; 1310 0.32 1652 0808 1.25; 2048 1.82 0231 0.46; 1347 0.31 1746 0850 1.24; 2129 1.84 0314 0.43; 1427 0.31 1845 0935 1.22; 2212 1.84 0358 0.41; 1508 0.33 1947 1022 1.21; 2256 1.82 0443 0.40; 1554 0.36 2051 1113 1.21; 2342 1.78 0530 0.40; 1645 0.41 2155 1210 1.22 0621 0.41; 1741 0.47 2259 0031 1.72; 1313 1.25 0714 0.40; 1845 0.53 0125 1.64; 1422 1.31 0806 0.39; 2000 0.58 0002 0223 1.55; 1531 1.41 0859 0.37; 2118 0.60 0105 0325 1.47; 1636 1.54 0951 0.34; 2236 0.57

Times are Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time.

Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data from Bureau of Meteorology.

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1. Pointless, without a result (6) 4. Dislike, revulsion (8) 10. Punctuation mark (9) 11. Cube of two (5) 12. Paranoia, unnecessary panic (10,4) 14. Sudden bursts of wind (5) 16. Habitual drunkard (9) 18. Exaggerated, grandiose (9) 20. Chocolate substitute (5) 21. A round from a firearm not meant to harm (5,9) 25. Fruit of the oak tree (5) 26. Lost, unable to locate anything (2,3,4) 27. Sugar syrup (8) 28. Stablehand (6)

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1. Wild shindig for Shimano, perhaps (7,3) 2. Send back clock (5) 3. Finds the sun comes up over Blanchett (7) 5. Charge up top class old Turkish region (5) 6. Extra man for Shakespeare’s night (7) 7. Girl leans over the one who lights the beacon (9) 8. Dines with every back road (4) 9. Top Inca older, confused – a kerfuffle! (2,6) 13. Diamond container about right – it releases the tension (3,7) Last week’s solution N339 15. Good ma – fish fibre, a cleansing H O L Y R O M A N E M product (5,4) A E E A O A G R A P H I C A L N 17. Prisoner island – it’s real! (8) G S E E I U 19. Fruit and nuts (7) L E T H A L O M I S 20. Vocations about right in artist E R I Lloyd (7) D E P O S E S T A M R A E S I 22. Cold frost – it’s an offence (5) N E E D L E S S U S 23. Speak slowly to medico with sharp O C T T instrument (5) S L A M M E R S C L E N A A C E 24. Hot weapon can do damage (4)

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Backlash Spaghetti Circus are back in business! Make up classes have already started and will go through till July 4 to compensate for classes missed at the end of Term One. Term Three returns on July 20 through to September 26.

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PAY AT END FAMILY LAWYERS – for approved asset split claims AVOID COURT WITH FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Stamp duty exemption for transfer of property related to Family Law Separation.

Female and male family lawyers available.

Australian Family Law Group / Heydon Lawyers 02 6685 6188 • australianlawgroup.com.au • heydons.com Offices in: Byron Bay, Murwillumbah, Sydney, Brisbane

Independent media publisher Crikey reports that the Catholic Church, who pay no tax, has been collecting JobKeeper. ‘Not only that, but the church bureaucracy has been writing to its priests who, in their capacity as its “employees” have been receiving the federal money, asking them to pay between $500-700 a fortnight of it back – to the church. Which intends to keep it.’

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Reuters Institute has published a survey of Australia’s most trusted news brands, and thankfully sanity is so far prevailing. Despite the Liberal/Nationals’ best efforts to neuter the ABC with funding cuts and poor management appointments, it comes in top at 72 per cent. SBS is next at 71 per cent, then BBC at 66 per cent. Regional and local newspapers come in next at 63 per cent.

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This week we farewell the last printed Byron Shire News (owned by Murdoch). Other regions across Australia will be less informed, having also lost their newspapers. Most of Murdoch’s print titles will now go behind a paywall.

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Remember Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani girl who was shot by the Taliban and then campaigned for girl’s education? She just graduated from Oxford, in humanities. In the same week, the Morrison government hiked

After months of forced iso in the kitchen, Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs are back on stage doing what they do best: bitchin! Women Like Us kicks off with two shows at Byron Bay Services Club: Saturday at 8pm (sold out) and Sunday at 3pm. And then later in July at the Mullum Ex-Services on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July. Tickets are available on www.womenlikeus.com.au. Photo Jeff ‘ROFLMAO’ Dawson uni fees – for humanities.

Access to education maketh a smart and prosperous nation of critical thinkers.

Unfortunately, this nation is being led by a religious extremist, coal fired PM who clearly needs to be educated.

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Business journo Alan Kohler has again raised the sensible idea of avoiding massive national debt by quantitative easing (printing money). It’s remarkable so many, including politicians, believe that government finances are the same as personal finances.

Who, apart from a sovereign nation, prints their own money?

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New Quantum NextGEN Flooring.

Loose lay vinyl plank manufactured specifically to endure the harsh Australian climate.

During scientific testing, Quantum outperformed all of the current loose lay planks on the market.

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In other news (by New Scientist), ‘The Milky Way is about to completely obliterate a neighbouring galaxy’. Of course it will, it’s 2020 after all.

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