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Clarkes Beach recedes

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Heavy rains also brought rough seas which have eroded sand at Clarkes Beach. Photo Jeff ‘Retreat Retreat Advance Advance’ Dawson

showing a slug of sand coming around Wategos and the Pass, and this will eventually replenish Clarkes Beach. ‘The southerly swell transport system has finally fired up after a few years of negligible south swell, and hopefully if this continues sand will continue to build up. ‘However it will not rebuild the steep dune escarpment and this will need to be addressed by other coastal management strategies in consultation with NSW government agencies and other stakeholders’, she said. A spokesperson for Reflections Holiday Park, who manage the

ig swells have chipped further into Byron Bay’s Clarkes Beach, leading Council to close beach path access. Stormwater pipes were exposed and mature trees and coastal vegetation fell into the ocean. The beach was already severely depleted of sand from previous storms, and Council staff said on July 22 they cleaned up some beach debris, including trees and branches. The public are asked to stay clear of the eroded and unstable sand dunes, and to only use access paths that are open, to get onto the beach. Council’s coastal and biodiversity

co-ordinator, Chloe Dowsett, said, ‘There is a very steep drop from the top of the dunes to the beach, and we have repaired or closed some access paths to make sure that no one gets hurt. ‘We have also lost more of our concrete access path that was installed for people with mobility devices like wheelchairs. ‘Reflections [Holiday Parks] is also working on the area of Clarkes Beach near the holiday park, to ensure access paths that are not safe are closed, as well as removing rubbish and debris’. Ms Dowsett believes the sand will return, ‘With aerial shots

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Clarkes Beach Holiday Park, told The Echo, ‘The current advice is to retreat, which Reflections did last year, when it repositioned cabins’.

Retreat advice Despite the ‘advice’ of retreat, Reflections told The Echo that they are ‘working on a long term engineering solution that will be best for the beach, environment, and holiday park’. The spokesperson said, ‘These erosion events and challenges are similar to those happening up and down the east coast. Erosion at Stockton and Wamberal are examples.’

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The long-running dispute over the Terrace Reserve caravan park in Brunswick Heads has ended up in the Land & Environment Court, with NSW government-run Reflections Holiday Parks (RHP) commencing proceedings against Byron Shire Council. In a case that some local residents say should have been brought to public attention by the Council months ago, RHP has launched the action over the ‘deemed refusal’ of its new activity application to operate the park. The Echo understands that the activity application was submitted by RHP last year and includes a proposed change to the park’s boundaries. In a statement to The Echo, Byron Council said it would contend in the case that the application ‘should be refused because insufficient information has been provided to enable a proper assessment of the proposed activity’. Council’s legal counsel, Ralph James, said that the two parties took part in a conciliation conference last week before Senior Commissioner Susan Dixon. ‘Marsdens lawyers appeared on behalf of Council,’ Mr James said. ‘The conciliation conference did not resolve the matters in dispute, and it was adjourned to Wednesday August 19, 2020 for mention.’ RHP put a somewhat different spin on the proceedings. ▶ Continued on page 5

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New youth production tackles eco-anxiety Aslan Shand The conversation for young people has moved on from ‘is climate change real?’, or ‘how do we slow or stop the impacts of climate change?’ to ‘how do we adapt?’. The need, not only to mitigate against climate change, but also to work out how it is going to impact young people’s futures, has been driven home over the last few years. Drought, the Black Summer fires, floods and now a global pandemic; the predicted outcomes of climate change are taking place. ‘Young people across the region are grappling with the worry and uncertainty of how climate change will impact on their future,’ said Byron Youth Theatre (BYT) director, Lisa Apostolides. Looking at ways to increase young people’s resilience to climate change, The Joyality Project and Byron Youth Theatre have come together to create a regional partnership called the ‘How on Earth’ project. Through a $30,000 grant from the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and the Environment, the How

The Byron Youth Theatre cast with director Lisa Apostolides; and Dr Eshana Bragg, Sara Hicks and Shamila Millard of The Joyality Project. Photo Sara Hicks on Earth project will deliver a mix of workshops and theatre performances to hundreds of young people from six high schools across northern NSW.

Leader training At the heart of ‘How on Earth’ is The Joyality Project’s youth leader training, to support participants to develop personal strategies for well-being, action on, and adaptation, to climate change impacts. Ecopsychologist and director of the Joyality Project, Dr Eshana Bragg, said, ‘Our Joyality trainings

and workshops are based on the symbiosis of personal and planetary well-being, and the joys of community, nature connection and taking positive action, even in the darkest of times’. Twenty youth leaders will go on to provide support for peers in their community and co-facilitate ‘How on Earth’ school and community workshops at the end of 2020 and into 2021. An original theatre performance also named How on Earth is currently in development by Byron Youth Theatre. It is based on interviews by Ms Apostolides with

cast members about their experiences of eco-anxiety and climate change. The performance has been choreographed by past BYT member Ebony Webb. Any young adults between the ages of 16 and 25 interested in training as youth leaders for peer support and climate resilience can contact Shamila Millard of The Joyality Project on 0438 713 888, or email team@joyality.org. For more information about The Joyality Project, visit www.joyality.org and Byron Youth Theatre at www.byronyouththeatre.com.

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antisocial activities. These include leaving spilt food, cigarette butts and alcohol bottles in the community buildings that they have been permitted to use. According to the Community Gardens president, Melody Edwards, there have also been times when anger has flared in heated arguments between campers, and occasionally with those growing their food there. ‘We are not trained in dealing with mental health issues’, she said. ‘Nor do we have the time to do our supervision tasks when we are having to help stressed allotment holders, or scared mothers and children who feel unsafe in the children’s garden, owing to the loud angry arguments happening nearby,’ Melody said. The volunteers are also reportedly left to re-sort the rubbish that is left in the garden’s bins by the campers. Melody acknowledged that the issue of homelessness and itinerants was complex, and that a compassionate whole-of-community approach was needed.

Mullum Community Gardens carpark. Photo Jeff Dawson However, it was not appropriate for the garden’s volunteers to be given the entire task. ‘We fully encourage this, and are certainly willing to assist, but not to carry all the load’, Melody said. ‘We have been told by campers that, even though there are Council signs saying NO Camping, the rangers have told them that, unofficially, they will turn a blind eye to continued camping here’.

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a blind eye” to illegal campers in Mullumbimby, or anywhere else’, a Council spokesperson said. ‘Our enforcement team operates seven days a week, patrolling across the Shire, including the area near the Mullumbimby Community Gardens, issuing fines where and when necessary. ‘With respect to rough sleeping and homelessness – Council is one of the most progressive in NSW in relation to the employment of Public Space Liaison Officers, who are working with people who are homeless to connect them with NSW agencies and organisations that can help them’.

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Local News Voice, treaty, truth and The Uluru Statement FREE DENTAL CHECKS. ALWAYS!

Jay Pearse It is now over three years since the federal government was presented – and rejected – The Uluru Statement from the Heart. Headed by Thomas Mayor, the Statement was the result of the hard work of many Indigenous leaders, and calls for truth, treaty and most importantly, a voice that speaks directly to parliament, and is not bound to the government of the day. Once enshrined in the Australian Constitution, the truth telling can continue and the treaty making can begin. On Saturday July 25, Byron Bay residents launched a local support group for the Uluru Statement, under the umbrella of the Northern Rivers supporting group. If Black Lives Matter, surely we should all support the adoption of this plea to the Australian people. We had nearly 5,000 people in this area turn out for the Black Lives Matter march. Can we expect some of you to also support the Uluru Statement from the Heart? Saturday’s event was held in Byron’s Anglican Church,

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A group of locals were joined by Thomas Mayor via Zoom on Saturday. Photo Jeff Dawson and with limited numbers owing to COVID-19 restrictions, we were joined by others on Zoom. Thomas Mayor addressed the gathering. Since the presentation of the Uluru Statement on 26 May, 2017, Thomas has been travelling Australia talking about what this means, not only for Indigenous Australians, but more broadly about how important it is for this country to be able to move forward and heal. He has also written a book on the subject: Finding the Heart of the Nation: The Journey towards Voice, Treaty and Truth. Thomas graciously spoke to our small group for nearly an hour and

answered several questions by members. He has twice visited and spoken in our area, and he encourages us to take initiative and to take action at all levels, big and small. He said, ‘We need our supporters to take the time and have the courage to have conversations with the unconverted. Help us build this movement’. Thomas mentioned that in the near future, there would be an opportunity to take a short online advocacy course to develop skills to teach people how to tell stories, promote awareness, and advice on how to handle objections. This is important, as when

the time is right, a referendum will be held, and the more aware people are of this Indigenous issue, the better. Through its adoption, we stand to gain many thousands of years of wisdom, learning the truth, and sharing our cultures in the future of this great country. To read The Uluru Statement From The Heart, visit www.1voiceuluru.org. To register your involvement in the Byron Bay support group, please email nancyenglish1000@yahoo.com.au. Q Jay Pearse is a local coorganiser of the Byron Bay support group for the Uluru Statement of the Heart.

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Historic Byron rail turntable removed for bus terminal Hans Lovejoy An historic rail turntable dating back to 1904 has been removed to make way for a bus terminal in the rail corridor. According to documents supporting its removal, it replaced an earlier one built in the late 1800s. The purpose of a turntable is to reverse the direction of trains on a single line of track. There has been little, to no, community input into the location of the project, which is headed by Transport NSW. The Echo understands the project came about after lobbying from former GM Ken Gainger, and mayor Simon Richardson. A Transport for NSW spokesperson told The Echo, ‘The turntable was assessed in a Statement of Heritage Impact which was provided to the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH). ‘Proposed plans were approved by Heritage NSW for the interchange whereby the structure was to retain some elements of the turntable for heritage interpretation. The remainder of the materials were to be removed’. They continued, ‘These plans were displayed in the community as part of the Review of Environmental Factors between May 23 and June 6, 2019. Some sections of the rail track have been removed during the works, but will be reinstated once the pavement has been completed, and will be visible as part of the works’. Byron Bay Historical Society (BBHS) president, Donald Maughan, said that

The historic Green Frog Simplex rail motor is proposed to feature in the new Byron bus terminal grounds, located in the rail corridor. Photo www.byronbayhistoricalsociety.org.au the society was aware of the removal of the turntable at the bus interchange, ‘although the BBHS was not consulted about its removal’.

BBHS not consulted Mr Maughan said, ‘The turntable was last used in the early 1960s; the mechanism was decommissioned and removed, then the base structure buried, using tailings from the sand mining company’. He said that he was on site with the heritage architect during the some of excavation of the site, and that the heritage architect has captured photographs of the turntable and survey drawings of the site. Mr Maughan said he is supportive of the project. ‘It was not possible to retain the buried turntable substructure, as it would have impacted on the integrity of the pavement at the interchange. ‘Transport NSW are also working on a structural restoration of the iconic water tower, which was in serious disrepair, and in danger of

collapsing. ‘The water tower was used to top up water of the steam trains. ‘State Rail are also reinstalling some of the track in the interchange precinct. ‘Additional to the saving of the old water tower, and acknowledging the existence of the turntable, State Rail have been negotiating with BBHS to relocate the Green Frog into the Bus interchange precinct’.

Historical memorabilia ‘This iconic Green Frog Simplex rail motor is possibly the most significant piece of historical memorabilia relating to the development of Byron Bay. ‘The rail motor is currently stored in a shed just east of the rail crossing at Belongil, and is maintained by Brian Parks, whose family have been associated with driving and maintaining the engine since the 1920s. ‘The Green Frog was brought to Byron Bay in 1923 to replace the draft horses that

were used to tow rail carriages of passengers and freight from the old jetty (built in 1888) into town when the twice-a-week coastal steamer from Sydney arrived in the Bay. ‘When the old jetty was decommissioned in the mid 1920s, and the new jetty built in 1928, a new rail line was constructed to connect the new jetty’. Mr Maughan said, ‘The Green Frog carried on in its role of welcoming passengers and freight to the Bay. ‘After the 1954 cyclone, when significant damage was done to the new jetty, with the loss of the Bay’s fishing fleet, and the loss of the two big cranes, the coastal shipping service was discontinued. ‘The Green Frog was then repurposed to service the needs of the Andersons meat works (abattoirs), Zircon sand mining company and Norco’s freight movements to the railway station for on-shipment to Sydney. ‘When whaling commenced in the Bay in 1954, and ended in 1962, it was also used for transporting the whales from the jetty to the whaling station. ‘The Green Frog was eventually decommissioned in the late 1960s, and then given to the BBHS to be saved as a reminder of Byron Bay’s industrial past. ‘BBHS is in negotiation with State Rail to possibly relocate the Green Frog into the bus interchange, and to acknowledge its role in the development of “The Bay”, and once again symbolically fulfil its original purpose of

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being there when travellers arrive to our town, and be there to see them depart, as it did when it first came into service in 1923’. Mr Maughan said that he believes that the state rail restoration work around the bus interchange will add to the presentation and amenities of the town, ‘and to educating the newly arrived visitors to some of the Bay’s early industrial history development’.

Masterplan co-chair Mr Maughan is also cochair of the Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan team, ‘a group of diverse community members who are working with Council to give community input on projects in the development of the

town centre’. He says, ‘The team worked closely with Council staff on the redevelopment of the railway park and are in the process of reviewing plans to develop the adjacent rail corridor’. Mr Maughan added, ‘While the masterplan team have no authority to develop policy or set budgets, they do have a very good working relation with Council and staff, and give critical and constructive feedback to Council’. The transport interchange – along with the town’s mini-bypass – has been opposed by many Butler Street residents, who say their views were ignored over the projects and their neighbourhood’s amenity will be diminished.

Plans by Transport NSW for a bus interchange in the Byron rail corridor. Image from the Statement of Heritage Impact document from the Byron Bay Bus Interchange Redevelopment.

Two new COVID-19 cases at Byron Central Hospital With the rest of the country keeping a close eye on the health situation in Victoria and parts of NSW, local health workers are continuing to test people who suspect they might have COVID-19. Two people – a couple aged in their 60s – tested positive at the Byron Central Hospital last week, say Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) staff. Its chief executive, Wayne Jones, says, ‘The couple had recently returned from Sydney and their cases have been associated with a series of funeral gatherings and a church service attended by a woman in her 40s from the Fairfield area, in Sydney. He said, ‘NSW Public Health

Unit is conducting relevant interviews and contact tracing. The couple are currently self-isolating at home.’ Mr Jones said health services are encouraging anyone with even the mildest of symptoms to come forward for testing to help contain community spread of COVID19. The symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, loss of smell and taste. ‘Even if minor symptoms develop, please seek testing and self-isolate,’ said Mr Jones. Local clinics are located at The Tweed Hospital, Byron Central Hospital, Lismore Base Hospital and Grafton Base Hospital, or other GP or pop up clinics in the region.

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The Village Well Investment committee member and business mentor, Marc Sofer, and executive director Ashleigh Camm, are ready to help build the financial capability of our local organisations. Photo supplied NRCF chair, John Callanan. ‘The funding will be used to engage a project manager to run Village Well operations over two years. ‘The Village Well will help to build the financial capability of our local organisations, as well as a mentoring program that helps to improve financial literacy,’ he said.

Values-aligned capital Danny Almagor, chair of The Village Well Northern Rivers, said the aim is to build financial relationships with these organisations that are direct, transparent and personal.

‘Taking in all that has happened so profoundly in 2020, we truly believe this is what our region, and the world, needs right now – values-aligned capital coming together to support beautiful local regenerative businesses, to help them to thrive and deeply serve our communities,’ said Danny. ‘We look forward to being able to open the doors to more regenerative businesses in our region,’ he said. Visit www.thevillagewellnorthernrivers.com.au to sign up for future updates for The Village Well Northern Rivers. For more information on the NRCF, visit www.nrcf.org.au.

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The Northern Rivers Tennis Academy have convincingly beaten regional competitors to claim the area’s first Academy Challenge title. The comp drew competitors from Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Forster, and Terranora as well as the Northern Rivers. The Northern Rivers Academy includes players from Mullumbimby, Ballina, Bangalow and Alstonville. Photo Simon ‘Tennis Elbows’ Haslam

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The Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club. Photo supplied The Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club are back on the water, after COVID-19 kept them away from regattas, including in Canada and an invitational in France. ‘Now we’re simply excited to be back on the water,’ the club’s Monica Wilcox said. Owing to having up to 20 crew members in a boat, the club had to wait until the toughest restrictions on community sport were lifted.

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A Plastic Free July event, held last Saturday in Mullum, saw a ‘Strong local interest in both learning how to upcycle waste fabric, as well as an appetite to buy locally handmade upcycled products’. Founder of Mullum Cares, Sasha Mainsbridge, said, ‘Organising this event has been an incredible discovery of the wealth of local talent in our region. Combine this wealth of “maker talent”

with our crazy waste volumes, and we quickly devised and soft-launched our latest project; Salvage Culture’.

Circular economy She said, ‘Salvage Culture is a circular economy incubator that provides a platform for local upcyclers to advertise their wares, as well as providing education on how to upcyle

materials into products that can be sold. We have a master seamstress ready to teach, and are looking for upcyclers of other waste streams to get in touch. We have funding to pay our teachers for their time, and we’re particularly keen to run workshops for young people’. For more visit mullumcares.com.au or call 0422 641 474.

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Byron Bay is set to become the set of a new production when the shooting of the television series, Nine Perfect Strangers, comes to town. Locals are not unfamiliar with the TV production process, as last year many parts of the Shire were used as a backdrop for the latest edition of Sea Change. The series, produced by Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films and Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories, in conjunction with Endeavor Content and the US streaming company Hulu, has been adapted from Australian author Liane Moriarty’s best-seller. Ms Kidman said, through her publicist, that she was thrilled to be able to make

Nine Perfect Strangers in Australia. She said, ‘It is a great opportunity for me to give back to the community that nurtured me through so much of my career.’ The series will star Kidman, US actor Melissa McCarthy, as well as Australia’s Asher Keddie and Samara Weaving. Another Australian, Samantha Strauss, has joined the writing team. Last week, Kidman, her husband Keith Urban, and their children made news headlines for sidestepping mandatory hotel quarantine on arrival in the country. Landing in a private jet, their entourage were allowed to head straight to

their home in the Southern Highlands to isolate. The Echo understands that similar rules also apply to other members of the Nine Perfect Strangers crew, as discussions with the federal government, Screen NSW and the NSW government health authorities has led to an agreement whereby all international and out-of-state cast and crew members will serve a 14-day quarantine under strict government guidelines in a fully-contained facility.

Fully-contained Executive producer Kidman and her core team have been authorised to establish an isolated

production hub, under full police-supervised isolation at her property, to allow pre-production to continue remotely through quarantine. This is similar to arrangements made by governments to support football clubs to train and prepare for matches. The production of Nine Perfect Strangers, which will begin shooting in August, is touted as injecting $100 million into the Australian economy. There are other projects looking at filming in the area in the near future, both local and international, however, other than Nine Perfect Strangers, none of these have been publicly announced.

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Local News Homeless numbers are up, and it’s homelessness week Paul Bibby The Byron Community Centre (BCC) has reported an increase in people asking for help at its outreach services, as the economic impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt across the Shire. With the country to mark Homelessness Awareness Week from August 3, community worker Ianna Murphy said there was a particular need to acknowledge those without a fixed address this year. ‘During COVID the isolation of homelessness was depressingly obvious to me as a community worker on the ground,’ Ms Murphy said. ‘The usually overcrowded and bustling streets of Byron were left deserted, and although a refreshing change for locals, those members of our community with nowhere else to go were left out to stand out’. Byron Community Centre community workers report that while some requirements for obtaining temporary community housing have eased, that the overall number of homeless people has increased. ‘The easing of some requirements that are

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Image from No Fixed Address, a book by Drew Rogers. It is available at the Byron Community Centre and the Book Room in Byron Bay. necessary to obtain temporary accommodation, such as proof of identity – which many homeless people do not have owing to lack of security – allowed for more of our homeless population to access this service’, Ms Murphy said. ‘Many of our long-term rough sleepers in the Shire have accessed this service, and are in the process of moving forward with community housing options. ‘However, homelessness has not reduced during

COVID-19, and we are still seeing the same numbers, if not more.’ While Byron has a longterm rough sleeping demographic, it also has a large transient homeless population, which has appeared to remain prominent during COVID-19.

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community realising that given just a slight change in circumstances, it could be anyone. It’s 2020, we need to be doing better.’ As part of Homelessness Awareness Week from August 3–7, the Byron Community Centre will be holding a COVID Safe homelessness connect afternoon at the Byron Community Cabin, on Wednesday August 5, from 12.30pm onwards. All community members are welcome to attend and enjoy a free BBQ.

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Cycle, running track for Cavanbah Centre Former Byron Council A federal government grant to the Byron Bay Cycle Club will see a 508-metre circuit created at Byron Bay’s Cavanbah Centre on Ewingsdale road. Council say works, estimated at $250,000, started on Monday July 27, and will take around four weeks to complete, weather permitting.

Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway, said, ‘The Byron Bay Cycle Club developed a vision for this track many years ago, and members worked so hard to get the funding and deliver it on Council land for community use. ‘Council has supported the Club’s vision for this

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exciting multi-use track, and is now providing oversight of construction and ongoing management and maintenance of the track’.

Criterion race meets Byron Bay Cycle Club’s Deb Fuller, said, ‘We will be able to host criterion race meets here, the Byron Tri

Club can host run/bike training sessions, the Byron Bay Runners can use the track if their running fields are wet, it can double as a training base for interstate and overseas visiting cycling teams, and it can be used for general exercise by wheelchair users and anyone wanting to walk for recreation and fitness’.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979 The following Development Applications and the supporting documentation are available online at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/DAs_ exhibition. You can also view them online using the electronic kiosks at Council’s Customer Service Centre during normal ofﬁce hours.

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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.

For those in the accommodation industry, COVID-19 has offered significant challenges. But that hasn’t stopped Christian Millett, the owner/ operator of the Millett Group, who also runs The Lord Byron and Wake UP! Byron Bay, an upmarket Belongil hostel. His company has opened The Surf House, located at the old Byron Council Chambers in Byron’s CBD. He says, ‘Opening during COVID, while presenting its challenges, was overall a positive experience.

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

EXHIBITION CLOSES 5 AUGUST 2020 10.2020.277.1 – Suffolk Park, Alcorn Street (Lot 6 SEC 7 DP 11632) Geolink Consulting Engineers, Demolition of Existing Toilet Block and Construction of New Toilet Block 10.2020.311.1 – Byron Bay, 17 Marvell Street (Lot 14 SEC 27 DP 758207) Planners North, Use of Dwelling as Tourist and Visitor Accommodation - Three (3) Guest Accommodation Rooms, a Manager’s Room and New Swimming Pool 10.2020.316.1 – Coopers Shoot, 141 Picadilly Hill Road (Lot 1 DP 900625) Mrs N Martyr, Change of Use of Approved Studio to Rural Tourist Accommodation and Addition of Deck and Plunge Pool 10.2020.312.1 – Byron Bay, 40 Brownell Drive (Lot 5 DP 244648) Town Planning Studio Pty Ltd, New dwelling to create Dual Occupancy (detached), retaining walls and Strata Subdivision 10.2020.323.1 – Possum Creek, 541 Friday Hut Road (Lot 3 DP 252483) Ms V Polasek, Change of Use of a Dwelling House for Purposes of an Education and Information Facility (Art Gallery) and Use of Two (2) Existing Unauthorised Buildings, for a ‘Farm’ Shed and other Outbuilding

LOCAL HERITAGE PLACES GRANTS NOW OPEN 2020/2021 Owners of heritage properties in the Byron Shire can apply now for grants to help restore their pride and joy. The Local Heritage Places Grant program aims to raise awareness of heritage conservation, with a funding contribution from the NSW Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage. Byron Shire Council has heritage grants opportunities up to $3,000, depending on applications, for projects that will enhance individual places, buildings and historic streetscapes and will promote appreciation of Byron Shire’s history. The focus for the 2020-2021 Local Heritage Places Grants is conservation works that enhance individual places, buildings and historic streetscapes including buildings in conservation areas that will in turn promote and foster the community’s and visitor’s appreciation of the Shire. Successful applicants will need to contribute one dollar for every dollar provided by the grant, and the restoration work must be completed by 30 March 2021. To ﬁnd out more about the Local Places Heritage Grants program go to www.byron.nsw.gov.au/local-places-heritage-grants. Applications close: 21 August 2020, 4.00pm General Enquiries: email council@byron.nsw.gov.au or contact Noreen Scott 02 6626 7062 or Nancy Tarlao on 02 6626 7000.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED Development Applications determined are available online using the DA Tracker on Council’s website. Go to www.byron.nsw.gov.au/datracker and navigate to Applications Determined from the menu on the left side of the page. Notices and accompanying documentation will be available online up to 5-7 days following determination.

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10.2020.313.1 – Coorabell, 9/213 Coorabell Road (Lot 9 DP 286140) Mr B Cooney, Use of Conversion of Double Garage with Storage and WC to a Single Bay Garage and Expanded Dwelling Module 10.2020.296.1 – Coopers Shoot, 665 Coopers Shoot Road (Lot 5 DP 747075) Mr B Walker, Dual Occupancy (Detached)

EXHIBITION CLOSES 12 AUGUST 2020 10.2020.343.1 – Myocum, 5/296A Tyagarah Road (Lot 5 DP 285430) Byron Bay Planning & Property Consultants, Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling House Comprising a Gym and Cabana Including Use of Existing Works 10.2020.334.1 – Myocum, 303 Tyagarah Road (Lot 4 DP 567379) Byron Bay Planning & Property Consultants, Use of Existing Dwelling to Create Dual Occupancy (Detached) and Use of Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling

PROPOSED LEASE OF A PUBLIC ROAD RESERVE TO THE LAND OWNER ADJOINING 77 MASSINGER STREET BYRON BAY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR Council proposes to lease a portion of unused road reserve adjoining 77 Massinger Street Byron Bay for a period of 1 year for the purpose of a children’s tree house. In accordance with Section 154 of the Roads Act 1993, interested persons are invited to make submissions about this proposal within 28 days. Submissions should be in writing and addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby 2482 or sent by email to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au. Emailed submissions to this address only will be acknowledged. Submissions open: 29 July 2020 Submissions close: 26 August 2020 Enquiries: Paula Telford 02 6626 7300

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Old school surf culture ‘It was really great to have a purpose, and to give the team something to work toward, during what was otherwise a difficult time for our industry’. Using inspiration from

northern NSW old school surf culture, Christian says The Surf House steers away from the minimalist urban approach, ‘with a refreshing nod to beach culture’. While a newcomer to Byron Bay, Christian’s connection to the area started long ago. ‘My family is originally from Coogee Beach in Sydney. Mum was a school teacher and Dad a motor mechanic. They both love this region, Mum spent three years at teachers’ college in Lismore, and Dad would travel up, surfing the east coast pretty regularly to visit. ‘They both eventually quit their jobs to focus on hospitality. The business has evolved since then, and when the opportunity came to move to Byron, they jumped at it. The Byron vibe, friendly locals, and overall experience you get here really attracted us.’ To find out more visit www.thesurfhouse.com.au.

Belongil Creek entrance şżĕŕĕĎ Ɛş ſĕĎƖĈĕ ǖ şşĎĶŕī Earthmoving equipment has been deployed to manually open the Belongil Creek mouth on July 25 after Council say they tried unsuccessfully the previous day to scrape the sandbank back to the water level. Phil Holloway, Director Infrastructure Services, said, ‘Water levels in the creek reached 1.25m, causing flooding and inundation in parts of the Belongil catchment. With more rain predicted over the weekend water levels were expected to get higher, prompting Council to open the sandbank that was blocking the creek mouth’.

Byron CBD at risk Mr Holloway said as result, Byron Bay’s CBD ‘was particularly vulnerable’.

‘Belongil Creek is an ICOLL, an intermittently closed or open lake or lagoon, which opens to the ocean. When the sandbank closes the entrance to the creek, water levels build up and heighten the risk of flooding in the Belongil catchment. ‘The management of ICOLLs, like Belongil Creek, are complex because any opening to the ocean can cause a fish kill because the sudden rush, or drawdown of water, can quickly strip the water of oxygen’, Mr Holloway said. For more information about ICOLLs, visit www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ Services/Environment/ Coast-and-waterways/ Estuaries-and-ICOLLs/ Managing-ICOLLs.

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Comment Recession or depression still leads to a grim Xmas The Byron Shire Echo Volume 35 #07 • July 29, 2020

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There was a terrific announcement of $2.28 million in road funding for some of Byron’s worst roads by two odd bedfellows last week – the non-elected local Nationals representative and the Greens mayor. It was odd because the elected local NSW Greens MP, Tamara Smith, wasn’t invited to join the celebrations. Nor was she mentioned by either of them as they gushed over each other on location in Tyagarah. We’ll get to that later. The Council press release reads, ‘Grays Lane will now be sealed to the boundary of the Tyagarah Nature Reserve and raised to reduce flooding. A 700m section of Seven Mile Beach Road at Broken Head will also be sealed from the Broken Head Reserve Road intersection to the Kings Beach carpark’. Wahoo! Yet what wasn’t mentioned was that this funding appears tied exclusively to plans of management (PoMs) for these areas. They were quietly adopted by NSW Parks and Wildlife late last year. PoMs are handy documents because they provide the go ahead to increase tourism and development, for example. A Council staff member took the rap for not inviting Ms Smith to the announcement, despite Ms Smith providing Council a PR comment and ‘supporting the government at the request of Council for the funding’. There is yet to be reply from the mayor as to whether he apologised to his Greens counterpart for the lack of an invitation. What is confusing, dear reader, is that the Greens mayor isn’t particularly aligned with the values of the NSW or federal Greens. That’s created conflict within the local Greens Party. Instead, he appears right at home with the ideals of the National Party. The Echo asked Mr Franklin if he had ever invited Tamara Smith to a funding announcement. He replied, ‘It is appropriate that significant government funding is announced by a member of the government. She has other funds over which she has discretion – like the Community Building Partnerships Program for example – which it is appropriate for her to announce’. Meanwhile Ms Smith told The Echo, ‘In the 16 years my Nationals predecessor [Don Page] was in opposition, he was invited by the then Labor government to attend state funding announcements. Maybe it’s misogyny?’ From Franklin’s reply, it appears his strategy at the next state election (he failed at the last one in 2019) will include bombarding the public with a narrative that the Greens were never elected. While it seems to lack grace, it fits perfectly with the continual erosion of political discourse, which leads to nowhere good. We want good, right? Hans Lovejoy, editor

e would never dream of accusing Scott Morrison of being relieved by the onset of the second wave of COVID-19, but nonetheless it has postponed a nagging problem for him. It has been clear for weeks that the stimulus measures implemented by the government could not simply be shut off. This was the original idea, but circumstances – and mainly pressure from just about all the stakeholders – made it impossible. However the manner and extent of the maintenance of JobKeeper and JobSeeker in particular has developed into a brawl over all fronts: economic, medical and political. And as Treasurer Josh Frydenberg faced his self-imposed deadline last week, the prospects were not propitious. But then COVID-19 came galloping back, rampant in Victoria, and then crossing the Murray into New South Wales. And there were ominous signs of resurgence in the other states and territories. So extending and rejigging the handouts became a no-brainer. Kicking the can down the street, maybe? Sooner or later a real decision will have to be made, but the later the better – there will be plenty of time to prepare the voters for the inevitable, and it is more than likely that there will be other distractions to divert their attention when it happens. And for the moment, the money will keep flowing. Once again, the spin doctors revised the original schedule. The idea was to make it all part of an economic update – but not, Frydenberg insisted, a mini-budget – on Thursday. But given the numbers on debt, deficit, unemployment and general misery were not promising, it was broken into the good news – to be delivered by Morrison on Tuesday and assiduously leaked to the morning papers before then – and the bad news, the grim statistics were left for Frydenberg on Thursday; a traditional day of mourning. Actually, some were not as grim as we had feared from Frydenberg’s diligent softening up process. Last financial year’s deficit may indeed look eyewatering, but it is not unprecedented – we only go back 70 years, a mere biblical lifetime. But then, next year’s deficit is predicted to more than double, so the records will keep tumbling. Debt will also continue to soar. However, given that it was soaring anyway

over the first seven years of the coalition, we can regard that as business as usual. And just about all the economic indicators are on the downward slope, no surprises there.

As JobKeeper tapers şǓ ëŕĎ ćĕĈşŔĕƆ ĲëſĎĕſ Ɛş ëĈĈĕƆƆǼ ƐĲĕ ŕƖŔćĕſƆ ƱĶōō ſĶƆĕ Ɛş Ʊĕōō şưĕſ şŕĕ ŔĶōōĶşŕ ŇşćōĕƆƆ ŕĕƶƐ Ʒĕëſȁ Mungo MacCallum But the crusher – the figure that drops the cess into recession – is unemployment. And that’s where the real uncertainty is festering. The headline figure is Treasury’s estimate of 9.25 per cent in the December quarter, but even the most credulous of the Pollyannas know that it is really much higher than that. The realists are saying 15 per cent out of work and that, crucially, it will get worse – much worse – before it gets better. As JobKeeper tapers off and becomes harder to access, the numbers will rise to well over one million jobless next year, and the prediction of zero net wage growth will not help. The more pedantic economists are already saying that this is not recession – it is full-on depression, and they don’t just mean the mental angst of isolation and social distancing. And even the ever sanguine ScoMo was stretching for ebullience in the manner of a drowning man grasping at straws. JobKeeker will be maintained for at least eight months, which should keep employers, if not actually happy, at least placated. But it will need to be reassessed, and the rates will taper off over time. Any serious hope that it will trigger an investment boom is clearly fanciful. And there is an expectation that a large majority of the nearly five million workers currently on the list will be removed from it. But unfortunately that does not mean that they will all be back in productive jobs. We don’t know how many companies will close, but the likelihood is quite a few – bankruptcies, which had stalled, will resume with renewed momentum. As a result, a lot of the employees propped up by JobKeeper, will lose

their jobs altogether and move seamlessly over to JobSeeker – and the unemployment queue. And although JobSeeker will be above the abject poverty line of NewStart, it will still mean a large step down, not only in actual income but in self-belief – the confidence that is essential to power any putative recovery. JobSeeker, at the propped up rate, is scheduled to close with the calendar year, and although Morrison says he is leaning towards some kind of replacement, it is unlikely to be a cause for celebration. The current regime will end as soon as the Christmas decorations have been repacked, and even before then, the times will be tougher. The gratuitous cruelty of mutual obligation, forcing victims to spend their meagre dole payments chasing non-existent job vacancies, is to be inflicted anew. If there is to be welfare, there must also be punishment – well, for the poor and the powerless. Morrison and his fellow politicians will happily absent themselves from their own well-paid jobs – attending parliament is too risky, too difficult. But of course, we are all in this together. So where will it all end? Obviously, none of us knows, and somewhat alarmingly there are signs that the government is preparing to acknowledge this and simply give up the battle. The talk last week was all about learning to live with the pandemic – even with a vaccine – the virus cannot be eliminated, outbreaks will recur. And that being the case, we might as well stop struggling and resume the faltering economic model we were muddling through a year ago. Morrison is having one more go at prevarication. But after JobKeeper officially shuts down in March, it may be simpler to go straight to capitulation. And even if COVID-19 can be brought under control, it is a safe bet that in the near future another virus will emerge, another infection will invade our seagirt borders, and the whole process will start again… or perhaps not; maybe next time we will cut straight to the chase and save the money. We could go back to traditional coalition values: looking after mates, bashing unions, states and media, and fantasising about delivering a budget surplus. Now that would really be back to normal.

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Letters Here we go again There is yet another proposal to establish a retirement village on rural land at Ewingsdale. The previous proposal was sensibly rejected as being an inappropriate use of the land, and to preserve the current R5 zoning for Ewingsdale (noting the intended development site is currently RU2). This time, prior to acquiring the land, the development company, Ingenia, is undertaking a limited community consultation with the directly affected community. That is, residents who own property adjacent to the land surrounding Higgins House in Ewingsdale through to William Flick Lane. Last Tuesday evening they held an information evening to gauge community response. It is fair to say that all of those attending were dismayed that, yet again, this was a proposal for high density living. Potential purchasers seem undeterred by the current zoning and want to build small lot, high density housing for retirees. They suggest this allows over 55s to ‘age in place’ – a deliberate misuse of the term which, in aged care, means bringing the services to the people in their homes as they ‘age in place’. That said, the main issue is that there appears to be a lack of a deterrent for potential purchasers and developers to seek to re-zone the property. In their paraphernalia, Ingenia reference the unique nature of Ewingsdale in a tokenistic way. If they

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genuinely held the unique environment of Ewingsdale in high regard, they would have a completely different proposal, in keeping with the acreage living that reflects the existing community. It is clear, and in contrast to Ingenia’s proposal, that other developers in the area (Figtree and Scenic Vista) have developed sensitively. Cynically, the developers are seeking to use the promise to develop the long overdue roundabout at Ewingsdale Road and McGettigan’s Lane as a carrot to entice some local residents to support the development. This is largely tokenistic as the responsibility for decent road amenities clearly lies with Council, with funding support from state and federal grants. Paul Leitch Ewingsdale Cartoon by Craig Scanlan

Hey – you new lot... Oi, you new chums, refos from the cities, new residents and local crazies who are filling the Shire; please pay attention. Mullumbimby is special, and is getting crowded. We need to maintain its special ambience and I want to draw your attention to a particular problem with this before disaster strikes, or, at least a nasty accident. So pay attention now. Part of Mullum’s specialness is ‘pedestrians have right of way’ – not cars. You new chums need to realise that when you emigrate to (or even just visit) Mullumbimby it takes approximately three months to slow down to the local speed. It is a blissful, gentle,

friendly speed. And worthwhile achieving. Also, it makes it much safer for we pedestrians as we wander across the road. The whole town is a pedestrian crossing. So join us and learn the art of gentle driving. It will lower your stress levels and help you blend in to paradise. Lay back and become a local. Slow down. Andrew Hall Ocean Shores

Time to retreat? So when is enough, enough? I am referring to the efforts and cost of mitigation of coastal erosion. Especially when it impacts on the built environment. A number of houses

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT BALLINA Telstra plans to upgrade a telecommunications facility at 27–29 Clark Street, Ballina NSW 2478 (RFNSA No. 2478018). 1.

The proposed facility consists of:

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The replacement and reconﬁguration of existing panel antennas and the installation of new panel antennas to be installed on the existing structure;

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The installation of new Remote Radio Units (RRUs) to be installed on the existing structure; and

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The installation of ancillary equipment such as transceivers, ampliﬁers, antenna mounts, cable trays, feeders, cabling, combiners, diplexers, splitters, couplers, jumpers, ﬁlters, electrical equipment, security fencing, handrails, kick plates, signage, bollards and other associated equipment.

Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above.

In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to Wannan Bao on behalf of Telstra, 0428 684 927, Telstra.enquiries@wirelessconsultation.com.au by 5pm, 12 August 2020.

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on the NSW coast over the last week or so have been impacted by surging tides. Certainly a horrific experience for anyone. Also the erosion at Main Beach, Byron Bay last week once again has seen Council busy with machinery. They are engaged in what seems to be a never ending cycle of rearranging grains of sand to reconstruct pathways and the beach in the fleeting image of its former glory; only for it only to be washed away again at the next surging tide. The machinery returns. The tide returns. Etc. I’m assuming there has to be, both metaphorically and literally, a time to draw a line in the sand and say enough is enough to the costs. Often, the number of people impacted is miniscule to the whole population but the costs of restoration and/ or legal action are not miniscule when it is local councils having to foot the bill. All this results in less money for the benefit of the rest of the community. Surely it is time for a wider and more comprehensive discussion on planned retreat so that money can be used for the greater good, rather than on those who have ignored decades of warnings only to build on at-risk land and then cry loudly it is someone else’s fault. Enough! Neil Matterson Byron Bay

It was encouraging to read in last week’s Echo that Australians want drug law reform not more drug war. Equally disheartening was the news that the NSW Labor opposition will not deviate from the current law and order approach. The war on drugs began a century ago in response to racial anxieties, and while expatriate Chinese opium smokers were its first target, the pursuit of a drug free society has subsequently been the means by which to persecute and demonise any number of groups. Yet as cracks appear in the edifice of prohibition globally, the objectives of Australia’s drug war remain most uncertain. It seems to have become a war fought largely for its own sake; an institutional virus. How else to view the legally sanctioned indecent assaults – aka strip searches – of young women by police officers at Byron Shire music festivals; the 148,363 people arrested in Australia for possessing illicit drugs in 2018 (the latest available data), the overwhelming majority (91 per cent) of whom were in possession of small quantities for personal use; the drug testing of drivers – without reference to impairment of driving ability – under the guise of ‘road safety’; and the Federal government’s recent (but currently mothballed) initiative to drug test certain Centrelink clients? Dave Lisle Goonengerry

Thanksgiving A way out of depression/ Find one thing to be thankful for,/ a grateful heart has hope./ Hope lets the light in,/ in the light there is truth./ Truth brings freedom,/ freedom releases love./ Love, in turn, inspires giving. Greg Davies Byron Bay

Homeless housing I was sad to hear that homeless people have been moved on from Brunswick Heads – where can they go? Bruns at least had toilets and water on tap – very necessary for those sleeping rough. I have long been telling anyone who would listen that we have an empty train line south of the Byron Bay intersection and that the

state government is scrapping old train carriages. Why not bring those old train carriages up and park them on the line, with bush either side, thus out of sight of those who do not care for their fellow homeless human beings. The only cost would be to provide a few facilities, like a water supply and toilets, shower and laundry facilities. It may need some supervision for resident safety reasons, but may well provide the temporary accommodation sadly lacking for Byron’s homeless. Yes, I know a number will have mental illness, and/or addiction problems, but surely those problems cannot be addressed when people are living outside in all weather. If they have some sort of roof over their head, then support agencies could reach out to them. Maggie Borger Byron Bay

Yet another scandal Another coalition government, another pork-barrelling scandal, it shouldn’t surprise anyone. This time Gladys Berejiklian and accomplice, porkbarrelling supremo John (pork) Barilaro, are being accused of allocating the vast majority of $250 million in the ‘Stronger Communities Program’ designed to assist councils after mergers, into coalition-held seats, prior to the 2019 election. Emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, show that the Premier, (Gladys) had direct oversight into the granting of $90 million (a third of the entire scheme) to Hornsby Council, which hadn’t even amalgamated. The fact that former Liberal Federal Minister Phillip Ruddock is now Mayor of Hornsby Council is probably just a mere coincidence? The Stronger Communities Fund was set up to compensate local councils that were forced into amalgamation, but Western Sydney mayors in Labor-held seats are claiming to have missed out on funding completely, and to not even have known about it. Another ‘coincidence’ occurred in Barilaro’s own electorate where local councils that, again, weren’t impacted by amalgamation received $4 million. ▶ Continued on page 12

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he Independent Planning Commission (IPC) for the NSW government, who will make the final decision on the Narrabri Gas Field development, have heard hundreds of concerns over the last week about the plans to drill 850 coal seam gas (CSG) wells in and around the Pilliga State Forest in the northwest of NSW. Public hearings into new developments have, historically, taken an average of two days. The Narrabri Gas Field public hearing has been extended from five to seven days. This is indicative of the level of public interest in and concern about this contentious development.

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Experts object Numerous Australian experts Australia, in the fields of waste management, water management, extreme disaster management, ecology, economics, and climate science have addressed the commission; all strongly object to the plan to drill the CSG wells, citing extensive scientific data and information relating to the future direction of our nation. They claim that Santos Ltd, the mining company seeking approval for the gas field, have failed to address multiple issues related to the development. They argued that Santos has not clearly mapped the aquifers under the forest, that detailed field surveys of flora and fauna have not been done, that they have grossly underestimated their ability to manage the enormous amount of salt waste from the project, and that they have not taken into account the increasing fire risks in the Pilliga Forest owing to climate change, and have not included the latest data collected from the disastrous Black Summer fires of 2019 and 2020. Facts were presented to the commissioners by experts in finance and economics that demonstrated that claims of ‘NSW running out of gas’, ‘prices being lowered for the consumer upon approval’ of further gas extraction, and that ‘unconventional gas is an economically viable fuel to transmission into renewables’ were unsubstantiated claims generated by the gas industry. The critical state of the health of our Earth was laid out by Professor Penny Sackett, former Chief Scientist to

Australia, who now works for the Climate Change Institute. Professor Sackett told the IPC that if we approve any new fossil fuel developments in Australia, we will not meet our Paris Agreement targets to keep global temperatures at, or below, 1.5 degrees.

Gas demand decreasing The IPC heard from experts that the demand for gas in our country is decreasing, while the economic and environmental costs to produce gas are increasing. They highlighted that owing to advances in renewable energy technology the costs of sustainable energy practices are decreasing as demand increases. There are 70 existing CSG wells in and around the Pilliga Forest. A third are capped, a third are inactive, and a third are active. From this small number of wells there have already been multiple toxic spills from polluted waste water used in the extraction process. One example cited is the known spill at the well site at Bohena Creek. The efforts to rehabilitate this spill zone have failed. Ecologist David Paull, a resident of Pilliga Forest, stated that ‘the toxic water, which has seeped into the clay bed, has created irreversible damage to the surrounding ecology.’ Santos Ltd bought the lease to mine in Pilliga Forest from Eastern Star Gas in 2011.

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Manipulation of process The process by which the existing 70 wells were approved to drill into an area of high cultural significance to the Gamiliaraay people, a recharge zone for the Great Artesian Basin (GAB), and an area of unique Australian flora and fauna, is contentious. Eastern Star Gas was chaired by former Deputy Prime Minister, John Anderson. Historically the Pilliga was presented by mining advocates as useless ‘scrub’ that had already had a level of disturbance from logging and other mineral extraction. Therefore, they argued, there was little value in the area. It has been alleged that a small number of traditional owners were mobilised by Eastern Star Gas and paid an undisclosed amount of money to sign off on mining of their Country, while the majority of Gamiliraay Elders and their families were unaware of the deal.

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Crisscrossing the last remaining woodland forest of its kind in NSW, (which is an island for wildlife in an ocean of agriculture) with mining roads and well pads will be like cutting up a Persian rug, said ecologist David Milledge, from Landmark Ecological Services, to the commissioners. The delicate interconnectedness

of the entire weave will be destroyed forever. A final decision is expected in early- to mid-September.

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The proposed gas project by Santos at Narrabri is possibly going under the radar during this time of COVID-19. However, it is a vitally important issue in determining Australia’s response to climate change. Also at issue is the high risk to the water of the Great Artesian Basin. There are a lot of myths and misinformation being put about. One is that gas is better for reduction of greenhouse gases than coal. In fact it is as bad, or worse, than coal. The fugitive emissions produced (by the wells) if planned gas projects go ahead will make Australia’s Paris targets impossible to achieve. Another myth is that more gas will decrease domestic gas prices. Despite a tripling of gas production since 2015, gas prices have not decreased, it is not Santos’ intention to decrease prices. Australia is now the biggest gas exporter in the world. This gas extraction will not help domestic supply. If you are concerned about this, the last chance to make a submission to the Independent Planning Commission is now 10 August. We can still make a difference. Brigid Beckett Wyrallah Q Ed note: See page 11 for an update on current hearings into the Narrabri Gas Field development.

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Asren Pugh’s letter of last week, in which he vilifies The Echo and the Australian Vaccination Network (AVN) makes me wonder whether his ancestors were involved in the infamous ‘Book Burnings’ of past centuries when those who ‘knew better’ decided the ordinary man should not be exposed to certain kinds of information. His strident use of language like ‘anti-vaccination propaganda’ in relation to the AVN ad placed in The Echo and his comment that ‘The anti-vaccination movement is built on fear and conspiracy’ makes me feel that he has more than a touch of the Barnaby Joycetype politician, doing God’s good work. I am not anti-vaccination. What I am against is people shutting down debate and freedom of speech, and the right to decide what I do with my body. There is a strong push from Big Pharma and Bill Gates, the self-appointed expert with no medical background, for ‘cradle-tothe-grave’ vaccination for all. As Mr Pugh has stood for public office for the Labor party, I am concerned that this is a platform of said political party, as readers may remember Paul Spooner from Country Labor in recent history being outraged that AVN had been able to hold an information night at a local hall. As for AVN being, ‘a dangerous organisation’, it was the Labor Party under Julia Gillard that ushered in fracking as a great ‘transitional energy source’, and apart from the ongoing polluting from fracking, the Labor Qld Premier continues to champion coal for our choking planet through her relentless support of Adani, one of the most dodgy organisations on the planet! There is much information, regarding the negative

tilted at windmills of ‘essential services’ (weather forecasts, emergency information, education programs, comedy and drama programs etc). Presumably, he could not understand my simple and simply stated point that claims of ‘cuts’ are false. There has been increase after increase of funding (not, however, as much of it as hoped for by the ABC). ‘One of the confoundedly stupid’ (in his words), he missed the clearly stated

point, which contained dollar amounts. As to a footnote appended to my original letter, comparisons are odious but, if made, they should compare like with like. It is an elementary error to compare a government department with a nongovernment corporation. I was, however, surprised that the Department of Health was not invoked in the comparison. J Rose Mullumbimby

experiences some have experienced from vaccination, that is all too often suppressed. Big Pharma has a huge slush fund that is used for legal cases to stop negative press and for when they ‘settle’ cases, usually out of court; the plaintiffs inevitably are required to sign a nondisclosure agreement. Then there is the testament of people from within the industry who have been vilified for blowing the whistle, like Judy Mikovitz, the once renowned American scientist who was integral in producing Gardasil (vaccine for cervical cancer) who is not anti-vaccination but is very concerned about the ingredients and efficacy of some new vaccinations and spoke out accordingly. She is now referred to as a ‘disgraced’ scientist. And this term ‘conspiracy theory/ theorist’ is now used to denigrate anybody who has an opinion that doesn’t meet the current paradigm being flogged by the politicians of the day, and the mainstream media – especially with COVID-19. Talk about using ‘fear and conspiracy’ to control the masses! Rossco Phillips Wanganui Gorge

is aggravating many other problems too: species extinction, pollution, traffic, loss of wilderness, etc, etc. Politicians assert that population decline is a disaster, because (they say) in future there will not be enough young people to support the elderly on the pension. But note, the investor couple apparently have no children, and in any case will not need the pension. If people don’t have kids, they can save much more easily for their old age. The young couple, on the other hand, are going ahead with offspring even though they don’t have enough money to provide a place to live. Like it or not, the future belongs to people who provide for themselves by saving and investing, and not to those who burden the planet with numbers she cannot sustain. Charles MacFarland Ewingsdale

Future investment The Echo cartoon (1 July) showing a real estate auction, where one couple say ‘Our eighth investment property!’ and a young couple with a baby complain ‘We can’t even buy our first home’. The message of the cartoon is plain enough: young couples starting a family cannot afford a place to live because of the rapacity of investors. I see it a bit differently, however. Climate change and the spreading novel coronavirus are teaching humanity that we need to throttle right back on population growth, which

‘Smart’ water meters Given community concern over rising pollution levels from unnatural electro magnetic radiation like the 5G threat, something of which Council is well aware, it is disturbing to find our ‘sustainability’ Council itself is to become a major emitter. This is through the deployment of thousands of so called ‘smart’ water meters that are adding yet more bio-destructive microwave radiation, constituting in effect, a public nuisance. All this to detect the odd water leak, apparently, and save you from suffering ‘bill shock’. Or is this more about data collection whereby every hour, every detail of your water use will be transmitted, stored, analysed and, as with ‘smart’ electricity meters, this data will be sold? If you wish to preserve your privacy, and not risk your health to insidious

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ords are vague entities, having different meanings for different people. Humour utilises this ambiguity, as in the undertaker who had to rehearse her job. This becomes pernicious, however, in political discourse. Consider that North Korea is officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or that the Liberal party of Australia opposes a Bill of Rights. Bernie Sanders, who is no longer in the presidential race, was an outspoken supporter of socialism, which generated much controversy both in the US and internationally. The most common criticisms of socialism, communism, and anything that might Founding meeting of the International Workingmen’s Association in 1864 held in be considered leftist, are based St Martin’s Hall, London. on twentieth century history and the ugly regimes that perpetrated Question of how? authoritarian socialists, twentieth centheir injustices under the banner of tury history has proved Bakunin correct. The controversy, however, was those words. While significant changes in techabout how to achieve this goal. On one So socialism, as some people nology and social organisation have side were those led by Karl Marx, who understand it, denotes Stalin’s gulags, occurred in the past century-and-a-half, believed the working class needed to the Khmer Rouge’s killing fields, Mao’s the basic antagonism remains between seize control of the government and Great Leap Forward and the attendant the minority who rule, and the majority use the state to accomplish its ends. deaths of millions. Those are all good who are ruled. This rift is not just a On the other side were those led by reasons to be opposed to whatever plaything of political philosophy; the Mikhail Bakunin, who believed that ideological label is attached to them. injurious consequences of decisionnon-governmental means, from below, But surely Sanders can’t be suggesting making by the few, enforced by statemust be used. those things; they’re pretty detestable sanctioned violence, grow by the day. These two sides are sometimes policies to run on. Does socialism mean referred to as authoritarian socialism anything else? `ƖƆƐĶǕ ĈëƐĶşŕ and libertarian socialism respectively, Working class rights Noam Chomsky, who is perhaps the or more generally as Marxism and foremost contemporary expositor of anarchism respectively. Occasionally In 1864 the International anarchism, has repeatedly identified one might also hear them referred Workingmen’s Association, usually the core principle of anarchism as the to as right Marxists and left Marxists, called the First International, held its need for systems of power and authorthough this can lead to confusion, first meeting in London. It was the ity to justify themselves, that the use and it is probably more accurate to peak body of socialists, communists, of force is never self-justifying. But so anarchists, trade unionists, and anyone think of them as top-down versus long as we have economic domination, bottom-up socialists. What’s important participating in the working class where most people must ‘perform to understand is that both are kinds of movement. work, under the direction and control of socialism with the same nominal goal, The central goal of that movement but with very different means of getting their employer,’ to quote the Australian has always been the abolishment of Government Fair Work Ombudsman’s there. The tension between these two wage labour, or employment, since definition of employment, political working under the direction and control factions eventually led to a split in the democracy alone is insufficient in International in 1872. of someone else is dehumanising and ensuring human freedom. In his Statism and Anarchy, Bakunin alienates workers from their work. In Moreover, the late Murray Bookchin famously, and presciently, proclaimed place of employment, the goal of the posited that human domination of that following Marx’s program of working class is control over their work nature stems from human domination governmental, authoritarian means by gaining ownership of the means by of one another, principally, but not would result in a leadership becoming which they carry it out. So for example, exclusively, through economic relationjust as bad as the ruling class they had those who work in a restaurant should ships. It is only through local selfreplaced. own the restaurant and whatever control, joined wherever hierarchy is ‘Anyone who doubts this,’ Bakunin tools, machinery, and other assets necessary by democratic systems, that wrote, ‘is not at all familiar with human they use to do their job. This much was we might hope to create a world that is nature.’ So despite the best intentions agreed upon by all of those in the First both desirable and sustainable. of Lenin, Mao, Pol Pot, and other International. long term low level exposure, you do have the right to refuse installation as Council cannot enter a private property used for residential purposes without your consent. By remaining silent you give consent. Anton Vanderbyl Main Arm

Two state solution Since coming to office, the Trump administration has obliged its Zionist sponsors

by recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, blessing Israel’s annexation of occupied lands in Palestine and Syria. They have cut aid to the Palestinians, withdrawn from the Iran nuclear deal, designated the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, assassinated General Soleimani, all while ramping up sanctions and hostility against Iran.

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This sure looks like Israel enjoys undue influence over US foreign policy, especially as it pertains to the Middle East. Together, Israel and the US, with much of the West in tow, routinely flout longstanding international norms, such as the ban on torture – and they do so with impunity. In the process they demonstrate contempt for the rest of humanity and advance an international disorder based on force.

This may seem like a win for Israel, but it comes at the expense of America’s standing as an impartial arbiter of the Middle East peace process and its prospect for a two state solution. Worse still, it undermines the rule of international law and weakens the very institutions that were established to resolve conflicts and defend human rights around the world. John Scrivener Main Arm

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CHESS by Ian Rogers Three weeks ago this column covered the first court victory by an organisation trying to copyright the broadcasting of chess moves. World Chess had sued a small French website which had provided commentary for the 2018 world title match and had been awarded 50,000 Euros after the website, ArtDesEchecs.fr – which no longer exists – offered no defence in court. World Chess chief Ilya Merenzon and his lawyer publicised this court victory widely and threatened further suits. To be prevented from showing the moves freely looked likely to be a major backward step for chess. However, Art des Echecs was, it turns out, not a French site at all but one created by Alexander Andreychenko and registered in Belgorod, Russia. The Russian website had existed only fleetingly, paying a French Grandmaster to commentate on just four of the 12 World Championship games. Merenzon has strongly denied that an associate of his set up the Art des Echecs site solely to be a target of legal action.

The revelations may have put paid to Merenzon’s plan to begin more lawsuits, which will be a relief for chess fans who are used to following their favourite commentators in their own language from sites such as Chess24.com and Chess.com. Indeed, currently Chess24 is adding Spanish commentary to the official commentary stream for the Biel GM tournament – the first major face-to-face event since the COVID-19 crisis – while also broadcasting their own Legends of Chess online event in 10 languages. The following game was the first shock of the Legends event, veteran Boris Gelfand crushing world number three Ding Liren. Legends of Chess Online 2020 White Ding Liren Black: Boris Gelfand Opening: Sicilian Defence 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 e6 4.Bxc6 bxc6 5.d3 Qc7 6.Nbd2!? A new idea which bamboozles Gelfand 6...e5 7.Nh4! Ne7 8.f4! exf4 9.0-0 h6 10.b3? Ding misses 10.Nc4!! g5 11.e5! Nd5 12.Qe2, with a huge attack. 10...g5 11.Bb2 Rg8 12.Nf5? 12.Nc4! was still good. 12...d5! 13.Qh5 Bxf5 14.exf5 Nxf5 15.Rfe1+ Ne3 16.Nf1 d4! 0-1 White’s attack is over so he has no hope.

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Films for Freedom and Future event Including three course organic vegan dinner at Yummify Sat 8 and Sun 9 August Every Wednesday a banquet showcasing different global cuisines: 29/7 Thai, 5/8 Italian. Daily vegan deli, meals, artisan vegan cheese, vege boxes. Weekly home delivery menu in returner bowls. FB: yummify yummify.com.au 12/74 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay

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Northern Rivers Dance Studio returns, 20 July, Monday to Thursday in Ballina. Adult and children’s classes in: Preschool – Classical Ballet – Jazz – Tap – Contemporary/ Lyrical – Hip Hop – Musical Theatre – Line Dancing – Adults – Troupes – Privates – ATOD Exams Please email us or find us on Facebook. Email: nrdstudio@outlook.com Website: northernriversdancestudio.com

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Linen House For a quintessential kitchen and dining style that deserves to be front and centre, visit Linen House Mullumbimby. Evie’s printed cotton napery enjoys hand-painted native flowering gum in two dreamy palettes – teal and natural. From placemats to oven gloves, and tea towels to tablecloths, each piece will elevate your everyday dining. 33 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby, 02 6684 6452

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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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SOAPBOX HOW NOT TO ENJOY YOURSELF: MEET THE ANTI-MASTURBATION LOBBY What was Chrissie Amphlett’s mum thinking when her daughter sang ‘When I think of you, I touch myself’? That would have to be a confronting song for any mum to hear her daughter sing. ‘Chrissie! Sing mummy that lovely touching song again – your nanna loves it.’ Except for me – I reckon I’d be proud. In fact, I’ve just put it in my will as the song I want them to play at my funeral. I want a choir. I want the whole damn congregation to sing it. And Auslan interpreters. Masturbation, and in particular, female masturbation is still taboo. I mean you don’t rock up to work going ‘sorry I’m late – had a big morning masturbation sesh’ then go hit up on the hand sanitiser. Maybe Mrs Amphlett was proud, or maybe she just put her fingers in her ears and sang ‘la la la’. If Mrs Amphlett was part of the Christian Mothers Against Masturbation she would have been down on her knees for Jesus, (which sounds sexual in itself – there are probably Christians masturbating right now just thinking about such desperate acts of floor-based contrition.) This morning, as I lay in bed pleasuring myself by rolling my finger across my Facebook feed, I discovered this American anti-masturbation lobby group, and another one called stopmasturbationnow.org – ‘Surely this is a joke?’ I thought. But no. These people are total wankers. Anti-wank, wankers. For these fundamentalist Christians, self-stimulation is one sure way to lose your key to the promised land. ‘Make sure she has never raped her sin cave’ declares one meme… ‘It is never ok to marry a masturbator.’ For this crew, the sound of one hand praying is the sound of eternal damnation. As one of the meme’s informed me: ‘You need two hands to climb God’s staircase’. Of course the masturbator in me thought, but you only need one hand to guide you down the slippery slope to hell. After all girls, the clitoris is the ‘devil’s doorbell’, and when no-one’s home, many of us have given it a damn good ringing. When it comes to buzzing the Christian clitoris, ‘Avon Calling’ takes on a whole new meaning. Most orthodox religions see masturbation as a form of pleasure outside God’s design. But how can that be true? If God didn’t want us to enjoy our lovely genitals then we wouldn’t have such well-placed arms. Some Christians have even gone to the extreme of making their children wear anti-masturbatory sleep gloves. They’re covered in spikes. Although, what’s a deterrent for some will be added gratification for others. I’ve Googled them. They look like essential items for entry to the Hellfire club. In fact, I’ve been online for the last half hour trying to order some, for myself. Research of course. It’s hard to believe that anyone could promote such a repressive and stupid approach to sexuality, and that anyone would go along with it. Rather than a healthy relationship with one’s body with the positive health benefits of relieving stress, helping you sleep, and making you feel good, they see sensual self-pleasure as spiritual self-pollution. One night, driving back from a gig I accidentally tuned into Christian radio. I couldn’t turn it off. Grown men were calling in and crying about their masturbation addiction (a dick shunned). It was horrible. It was 2am and I was alone in the car with these late night dirty masturbators who were plagued with guilt, self-loathing and wanker’s remorse. One poor man was beside himself. He called himself ‘chronic’. He had been trying to stop for years. As he talked about his long, hard, battle with masturbation, his voice went all funny. Then he hung up. Then the announcer asked us all to pray for him. I was tempted to ring in to suggest the poor chap needed hands on healing. I can’t stop thinking about what it must be like attending a meeting of the Christian Mothers Against Masturbation. This group, who meet monthly, to stamp out self-gratification, spend the entire meeting talking about the evils of masturbating. First item on the agenda: The Sin Cave. Second: taking the batteries out of the doorbell… Surely after an hour or so they must feel the devil’s stirrings? Does Doris excuse herself to do a little hard-core private praying? The other mothers hear her religious ecstasy from the other room ‘Oh God Oh God Oh God – JESUS!’ Life is so ironic. Sometimes the biggest wankers, aren’t actually wankers at all.

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC AT THE RAILS Music is back, in full swing, at the Rails every night of the week. The Leigh James Band play on Thursday, a surprise is in store is on Friday, and Tim Stokes will keep things stoked on Saturday night. Sunday sees Craig Atkins step up, with Monday’s music being delivered by Simon Meola. Tahlia Matheson cranks the tunes on Tuesday, and Wednesday it’s Jock Barnes. Sit down, have a beer, and enjoy your socially distanced freedom. Be glad you don’t live in Melbourne.

SEEKING ARTISTS FOR 2021 Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) is currently inviting exhibition applications across all art forms from artists, artist groups and curators for the 2021 exhibition program. NRCG provides a unique opportunity for artists to present works to new and diverse audiences in a beautiful heritage space. Complete your application online – visit www.nrcgballina.com.au and go to Apply to Exhibit. Applications close Sunday 30 August 2020. ON THE WALLS Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) Ballina is launching four exciting new exhibitions in August. Unconditional Stories is the visual exploration of the impact of illness and injury as experienced by patients and their caregivers recently discharged from Ballina District Hospital. Students from Lismore TAFE Creative Design and Ideation Faculty collaborated with patients to produce a range of artworks that reflect unique and personal stories of sickness and healing. Bruno Kortenhorst presents Boundlessness, a collection of photographs that explore the boundaries between inner and outer worlds, and are informed by Kortenhorst’s lifelong interest in meditation. Created

while on retreat in the desert at Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Kortenhorst uses an analogue pinhole camera that does not have a viewfinder. The process is intuitive and experimental, and the results have a dreamlike quality. Artist and art history lecturer Geoff Tolchard presents a series of drawings completed during lockdown. Tolchard uses animals as a metaphor for tolerance and hope. With the increasing depletion of nature, and the call for more conservation, his drawings can be seen as ‘single frame stories’. Artist, designer and photographer Michael Stiegler, recently returned here, after living and working in New York uses unconventional mixed media works to comment on excess in contemporary culture; portraying vulnerability, desire, anxiety and lust for consumption in a modern world. In On Orchard, ugliness and beauty coexist in his work, as they do in reality. His works combine art, fashion and photography with an energetic street appeal. All exhibitions open Wednesday 12 August 2020 and continue until Sunday 18 October 2020. For further information contact the Gallery on 6681 0530 or visit www.nrcgballina.com.au

THU 30 Du East 7.00pm FRI 31 Tuffy 3.00pm / Animal Ventura 8.00pm SAT 1 Dan Clark 1.00pm / John Foggon 4.30pm Majestic Knights 8.00pm SUN 2 Jock Barnes 1.00pm / Average Wright Band 4.30pm Harry Nichols 8.00pm MON 3 Ben Walsh 7.00pm TUE 4 Jason Delphin 7.00pm WED 5 Original Wednesdays 7.00pm

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This week saves the best till last with next Tuesday’s Aquarian full moon bringing a breath of fresh air to shake off stagnant habits, break out of tired routines, explore new alternatives… ARIES: Fiery and forthright about what you need, hmmm... impatient, in-your-face Aries mode could possibly be a bit much for this week’s button pushers and control freaks. Never mind, just try not to overheat, and schedule get-togethers with your likeminded tribe of innovative originals during the full moon early next week.

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TAURUS: There’s a feisty element to this week’s interactions with others, some who’s-theboss-of-what jostling in interpersonal and family dynamics. Good news? Next Tuesday’s lunar lift could bring a turning point in your life: a realisation, culmination, offer or proposal that manifests out of the blue. Bring it on!

WEDNESDAY 29 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JON J BRADLEY

PERMANENTLY KATO

Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 7PM JESS BALFOUR

Garrett Kato had a huge 2019; playing sold-out shows with folk singer-songwriter Damien Rice, his first co-headline tour of Europe and the UK with Riley Pearce, and a tour of North America with household name Ziggy Alberts. So when this platinum award winning Byron Bay-based producer went into iso, it was the perfect time to record some new tunes. The Canadian born Garrett Kato – who was busking five gigs a week in Byron, before having his songs become box office hits after being picked up for the soundtrack of Bad Moms, has just released his new track Permanently. It’s a bit of a sonic evolution for Garrett with glimmers of lo-fi RnB threaded throughout his signature song writing rooted in folk. It was self-written, recorded, produced and mixed at Garrett’s home studio in Byron Bay. The song is available everywhere today via Nettwerk Music. Garrett remains hopeful about the easing of restrictions internationally, and recently announced an upcoming UK and Europe tour with Pierce Brothers, in Jan / Feb 2021. The news comes following Garrett signing with London-based Paul Boswell, at Free Trade Agency, earlier in 2020. You can find all the dates on his website www.garrettkatomusic.com.

THURSDAY 30 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, LEIGH JAMES Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 7PM DU EAST Q OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 7PM TRIVIA NIGHT Q BALLINA RSL LEVEL ONE 8PM THE BIG GIG COMEDY NIGHT WITH MANDY NOLAN

FRIDAY 31 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, TBC Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 3PM TUFFY, 8PM ANIMAL VENTURA Q BYRON BAY SERVICES CLUB 6PM SARAH GRANT

SATURDAY 1 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, TIM STOKES Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 1PM DAN CLARK, 4.30PM JOHN FOGGON, 8PM MAJESTIC NIGHTS Q BYRON COMMUNITY MARKET 8AM MICKA SCENE BAND, BARRY FERRIER, GUY KACHEL & HUBCAP STAN

SUNDAY 2 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, CRAIG ATKINS

Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) invites exhibition applications across all art forms from artists, artist groups and curators.

CALL FOR ARTISTS Apply now at nrcgballina.com.au Closing 31 August for 2021

Northern Rivers Community G & Ignite Studios

Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 1PM JOCK BARNES, 4.30PM AVERAGE WHITE BAND, 8PM HARRY NICHOLS

MONDAY 3 Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 7PM BEN WALSHTUESDAY 4

TUESDAY 4 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, TAHLIA MATHESON Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 7PM JASON DELPHINUES

WEDNESDAY 5 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JOCK BARNES

PALACE RETRO SCREENINGS CATS 110 min (G) Fri: 6:45PM GOODFELLAS 143 min (R18+) Mon: 6:45PM DEERSKIN 87 min (MA15+) Preview Screenings Fri, Sat, Sun: 2:00PM THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM 107 min (PG) NFT Daily except Wed: 2:10, 4:30, 7:00 Wed: 11:00, 2:10, 4:30, 7:00PM UNHINGED 90 min (MA15+) NFT Daily except Wed: 2:50, 5:00, 7:15PM Wed: 11:30, 2:50, 5:00, 7:15PM THE BURNT ORANGE HERESY 98 min (MA15+) NFT Daily except Wed: 11:30AM, 4:40, 7:00PM Wed: 11:30, 2:00, 4:40, 7:00PM

WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE 109 min (M) NFT Daily: 1:45, 4:15, 6:45PM THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND 137 min (MA15+) NFT Daily except Wed: 12:45, 3:45, 6:50PM 23 WALKS 102 min (M) NFT Thu, Tue, Wed: 11:15, 1:30, 7:10 Fri, Mon: 11:15AM, 1:30PM Sat, Sun: 11:15AM, 1:00, 7:10 A WHITE, WHITE DAY 109 min (M) Thu, Fri, Mon: 4:00 Sat, Sun: 10:30AM Tue: 7:00PM Wed: 4:00, 7:00PM DARK WATERS 127 min (M) Daily except Wed: 10:40AM Wed: 10:40AM, 6:50PM LOVE SARAH 98 min (M) Thu, Fri, Mon, Tue: 11:00AM Wed: 1:45, 4:30PM

HOUSE OF CARDIN 97 min (G) Daily: 10:30AM RED SHOES & THE SEVEN DWARFS 88 min (G) Daily: 10:15AM ROMANTIC ROAD 80 min (PG) Daily except Wed: 10:15AM Wed: 10:15AM, 4:50PM SHIRLEY 107 min (M) Thu, Mon, Tue, Wed: 2:00PM SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 99 min (PG) Daily: 12:30PM Wed: 11:00AM, 1:30, 3:45, 6:50 THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD 119 min (PG) Daily except Tue, Wed: 1:40, 4:15PM Tue: 1:40, 4:15, 6:50PM Wed: 1:40, 4:15, 7:00PM THE VIGIL 90 min (MA15+) Daily: 12:10PM

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CANCER: Me-first citizens who suck all the air out of the room could burst a few of your carefully preserved bubbles this week. Not to worry though, because Tuesday’s full moon in your togetherness zone sets the scene for nourishing one-onone time with your nearest and dearest, or else booking in a creative business discussion. LEO: Yes, it’s your personal Cirque du Soleil cycle, but bigger isn’t necessarily better, or faster more efficient. Best check information before passing it on, or expect kickback if it’s not accurate. Full moon in your house of partnerships could bring a turning point of sayonara to what’s passed, and ‘Hullo!’ to a surprise offer.

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Session Times: Thu 30 Jul - Wed 5 Aug

GEMINI: With your mentor planet Mercury in one of its most sensitive placements, it’s worthwhile keeping kneejerk reactions under control. This week supports further education, sharpening your skill set and exploring new avenues to boost your personal economy. Plus, of course, enjoying the last week of flirty Venus in your sign…

BALLINA FAIR CINEMAS Thursday July 30 to Wednesday August 5

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BLOODSHOT M 109 MIN LOVE SARAH M 98 MIN RED SHOES AND THE SEVEN DWARFS G 92 MIN All Tickets $10 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG PG 99 MIN All Tickets $10

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SAT 1st

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12:30 PM 12:30 PM THE LION KING PG 118 MIN All Tickets $10 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD PG 119 MIN 12:30 PM 12:30 PM

THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM PG 107 MIN

10:30 AM 1:55 PM

UNHINGED MA15+ 90 MIN

12:10 PM 3:20 PM

WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE M 109 MIN

10:40 AM 2:45 PM

10:30 AM 1:55 PM 6:45 PM 12:10 PM 3:20 PM 5:10 PM 7:00 PM 10:40 AM 2:45 PM

10:30 AM 1:55 PM 6:45 PM 12:10 PM 3:20 PM 5:10 PM 7:00 PM 2:45 PM

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VIRGO: Feedback could be ill-received or blown out of proportion this week, so set your inner critic to observe and take notes while kindly Virgo does the talking. Focus on common ground in disputes rather than complain about differences. Tuesday’s full moon energises a goal or ambition, so set your intention and get stuck into it. LIBRA: This week may over-promise or give inflated estimates. Or else negotiations could get aggressive and inflexible, in which case apply charm, diplomacy and large doses of your signature Venusian velvet. But it’s also a time when creative inspiration can suddenly arrive to stoke a passionate pursuit, so tune into Tuesday’s joyful, playful full moon. SCORPIO: You may need to take extra measures this week to stay calm concerning your role in a major mission. Tune into what people are not saying, watch body language, read between the lines, ask the important questions. If full moon loosens deep feelings for an emotional breakthrough, a caring conversation could alleviate someone else’s fears. SAGITTARIUS: It’s a heated week. If you need to get earthed, work in the garden or walk in the park. Resist getting sucked into the vortex of group dynamics or taking sides. If the full moon’s friendly warmth ignites a short-term project, engage the outside brain, or at least an extra set of eyes and ears. CAPRICORN: The current planetary weather report predicts a spate of stubborn standoffs, and Capricorns aren’t famous for their flexibility. So why not try listening to the opposition this week – perhaps they actually have something worth considering? Then treat yourself during weekend Capricorn moon to a luxe reward for all your efforts. AQUARIUS: This could be a fairly frisky week of dodging stressful people and emotional outbursts. But perhaps those people don’t need your advice, and just want to be heard…? Whatever, Tuesday’s one and only Aquarius full moon for 2020 issues an invite to exercise your personal Aqua superpower of thinking outside the box. PISCES: If this week finds you in a rule-breaking mood, don’t let emotions skew your judgment. Read the room, tune into your audience. Should communications hit a roadblock, remember today’s failure is tomorrow’s breakthrough. Tuesday’s mystic full moon could download some information about that, and it’s a super romantic bonding moon as well…

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FRENCH CORRECTION Somehow I made a bit of a boo boo with the date last week of the French Film Festival showing at The Palace in Byron. I think the correct thing to say is, ‘Pardon, j’avais tort’. Or is it, ‘Je me suis trompe?’ I don’t know. But regardless, if you love a good French film, there’s no better time to get to The Palace to see some of the best on offer. The French Film Festival is on at the Palace until Tuesday. The cinema is operating within the guidelines of social distancing – to see what’s on go to palacecinemas.com.au.

THE BEACH HOTEL Live music continues every night at Byron’s iconic Beach Hotel. Find yourself a comfy seat and pull up a chair! Thursday sees Du East at 7pm and Tuffy plays Friday at 3pm with Animal Ventura at 8pm. Still no dancing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still soak up the good vibes of a damn good show. Beats Zoom any day.

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Cryptic Clues

Quick Clues

ACROSS

1. American fuel blend can do the job (6) 5. Lady Fortune, said Spooner, calling attention to one in distress (4,4) 9. Previous station worker, now a businessman selling abroad (8) 10. Remove the mark of the tyrant (6) 11. Play down the lesser nation (10) 13. Old ships head off pranks (4) 14. Instant ship, Stirling (4) 15. Fit air, navy required for Thackeray’s work (6,4) 18. Cookpot damaged, gets in pawn (7,3) 20. Current, like politician inside (4) 21. Covering for small vehicle (4) 23. Chief landlord recorded on the top of correspondence (10) 25. Dessert abandoned a man obsessed with conditioning (6) 26. Stick around; individual decoration for an artistic mix! (8) 28. Brings forth gifts (8) 29. A right time with individual way for Picasso, perhaps (6)

1. Helpful, convenient (6) 5. Loser, one on the way out (4,4) 9. One who sends goods overseas (8) 10. Tyrant, dictator (6) 11. Play down, opposite of exaggerate (10) 13. Old ships or shelters (4) 14. Lichen, not gathered by rolling stones (4) 15. Novel by Thackeray (6,4) 18. Cooking vessel (7,3) 20. Units of electric current (4) 21. Covering over a wound (4) 23. Headline identification above a document (10) 25. Scientist known for his work on conditioned reflex (6) 26. Painting medium using diverse borrowed imagery (8) 28. Gifts, donations (8) 29. Painter, sculptor or the like (6)

DOWN 2. Nudist ox, a travesty – it’s over the fence! (3,3,3) 3. Outpourings around the queen – roses and lilies! (7) 4. Fate of a prophet (3) 5. Grub found right in molten rock (5) 6. TE – it could be an interruption (3-8) 7. Princess workers – definitely female (7) 8. Criminal bishop’s staff (5) 12. The Spanish, flat, following small, not odd corner shop (5,6) 16. Fix turnover – a small bite (3) 17. Accuses of treason – epic shame results (9) 19. Choppy slow ebb is unsteady (7) 20. Two articles, first for an unbeliever (7) 22. Run a meeting – tea before industrial relations (5) 24. Records directions after draw (5) 27. Black, red or yellow – but mainly deep blue! (3)

FINDING YOUR DIRECTION THE WRITE REVOLUTION! The 2020 Australian Poetry Slam (APS) is calling on Byron poets to take the virtual stage on Saturday, and awe the audience with their words. Performing writers have two minutes to inspire judges randomly selected from the Zoom audience with their original lyrics, stories, raps or whatever they do with words. The two highest-scoring slammers from the Byron Slam Heat, hosted by Byron Writers Festival, will compete at the 2020 APS NSW Final, slamming it out for the chance to represent their state at the 2020 APS National Final. Last year, Wāni Le Frère was crowned the APS National Champion, saying poetry slams ‘hit straight to the heart in ways that other mediums can’t.’ Each year, over one thousand spoken word artists perform in over 60 APS Heats for anaudience of over 20 000 across the Asia-Pacific. From s mall towns to major metropolises, local libraries to street soirées, APS hands the mic to the best spoken word talent in the country. Join the 2020 APS Byron Slam Heat and witness Australia’s finest wordsmiths as they write a revolution. Register for the Byron Slam Heat on byronwritersfestival.com or email Erica@wordtravels.info

Multi-award-winning screen directors Daina Reid (The Handmaid’s Tale, Romper Stomper) and Kay Pavlou (Race to London, Who Do You Think You Are?) will be the special guest presenters for Screenworks’ 2020 Online Directing Intensive, presented in partnership with the Australian Directors Guild. Applications are now open for early-career screen directors living in regional Australia to apply for the opportunity to attend the online intensive workshop, which will include individual one-on-one tutoring sessions. The deadline for applications is 17 August. Up to 18 early-career screen directors from across regional Australia will be selected for this opportunity. This is a significant increase from similar workshops delivered by Screenworks in the past (previously up to 12 were selected) and will provide increased access for emerging directors from across all of regional Australia. Running over two days, on 8 September Daina Reid will present a 3-hour online intensive on skills and techniques for directing drama, and on 9 September, Kay Pavlou will deliver a 3-hour workshop focused on point of view documentary storytelling. Both guest speakers will provide advice and guidance about screen industry career opportunities and pathways during their workshops. One of the most valuable parts of the workshops will be the opportunity to receive a half-hour one-on-one consultation with one of the guest speakers to receive advice on projects, skills development, and careers. To be eligible for Screenworks’ Directing Intensive, applicants must be living in regional Australia, have some experience in screen directing and have a demonstrated commitment to their practice. For more information and to apply, visit the Screenworks website: screenworks.com.au.

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Thirty years yum! Eve Jeffery Byron’s favourite cookie spot is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. They started out in 1990 selling cookies at the local markets, and were called Pickles, Pies and Petticoats! With interest for the ‘cookies from Byron Bay’ growing, the company renamed itself the Byron Bay Cookie Company (BBCC), and the rest is history. The Rinoldi family has an even longer history. Established in 1878, the Rinoldi family started as pasta manufacturers. In addition to owning the Byron Bay Cookie Company, Rinoldi also own a flour mill located in Young, in country NSW. The Young Roller Flour Mill is Australia’s last surviving co-op flour mill. Rinoldi purchased the Byron Bay Cookie Company seven years ago this month and, pre-COVID, they always loved to travel to Byron whenever the opportunity presented itself. Marketing manager, Emilie Emond, says the cookie gift shops

in Byron are beautifully managed by Cynthia who has been with the Byron Bay Cookie Company for 18 years. ‘Cynthia started in the bakehouse and moved into a retail role when our first shop opened, over 10 years ago. Cynthia loves interacting with customers and is also in charge of online orders’, he says. Emilie says that pre-COVID they had customers travelling from as far away as Brisbane just to purchase cookies in Byron. ‘We also had regular overseas visitors who take back souvenirs for their friends and family, and Byron locals have always been fond of the popular factory seconds, which are essentially cookies that are not fit for sale because they are slightly broken (but still undoubtedly delicious!). Customers love that our cookies are always crammed with generous chunks of chocolate, nuts or fruit. Biting into a Byron Bay Cookie is always an indulgent experience.’ The Byron Bay Cookie Company

Cynthia at the BBCC gift shop at Ozigo Byron Bay. Photo Jeff ‘Monster Cookie’ Dawson. had to close their shops, both in the Arts and Industry Estate, and the boutique store on Jonson St, for an extended period owing to

health restrictions, but were able to re-open in June. ‘Fortunately, our retail staff were kept busy filling and packing online orders

– we definitely saw an increase in online traffic and sales, with customers keen to shop for themselves or to send cookies to a loved one.’ As well as the much loved core line, they are always working on developing new flavour profiles, taking inspiration from local and global flavour trends. ‘The launch of our first vegan cookie in 2019 was very positively received, allowing us to convert new cookie lovers along the way. We’re also well known for our gluten free range which has a bit of a cult following. ‘Our cookies are still made in Byron Bay, in the Arts and Industry Estate, on Brigantine St. We will be celebrating our 30th by releasing new packaging for our core range of individually wrapped cafe cookies. Each flavour will feature a different illustration, inspired by the Byron lifestyle.’ Post-lockdown Emilie says they are beyond pleased that both shops are open to the public again. ‘We look forward to welcoming you in store for a cookie and a locallyroasted coffee!’

Punnets of perfection Story & Photo Kate O’Neill Have you ever bought a punnet of nice-looking strawberries from the supermarket, only to find them watery and flavourless? The reason is, strawberries are delicate, so in order to stand up to the rigours of our modern food supply chain,

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they have to be picked slightly underripe, and they don’t ripen any further, which means they never get the chance to develop their sweetness. The best place to find a full-flavoured strawberry is at the farmers markets. The drastically reduced transport time from farm to market allows the fruit to be picked when it’s fully ripe and at peak sweetness. Local strawberry grower David Montgomery has been pursuing the perfect tasting strawberry for almost 30 years, and as his customers will attest; he’s nailed it. David starts with organic rootstock, which he grows in organic potting mix, and then waters with pristine local spring water. The fruit is grown in a custom-made netted area on his property that he is constantly refining and improving to create the ideal growing conditions. He picks the day before market, and is meticulous in his selection of fruit. On a recent visit to his farm, he asked us to taste two identical looking strawberries. One was beautifully sweet, the other nice, but not quite as good. A slight discolouration on the calyx was the cause of problem he explained, and said although many growers would sell this fruit, it would never make it to his stall.

Grower, David Montgomery, of Monty’s strawberries.

‘I want people to come back next week. So if I… upset them in any way – and that can mean just one strawberry in the box that’s not quite right – that can mean the difference between them walking in next time, or not walking in at all.’ Monty’s strawberries are at the New Brighton and Mullumbimby Farmers Markets during the local season from July to December.

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¨ş ĶŕǕ ŕĶƐƷ ëŕĎ Ʒſşŕ ëŕĎ ćĕƷşŕĎ şŕ ëŕ 0ȒćĶŊĕ Eve Jeffery With backgrounds in corporate strategy, photography, Gestalt therapy, and graphic design, Steve Back and his partner Iva have swapped being inside for being outside in their new venture, Beyond Byron E Bikes. They are offering small group guided e-bike tours of the Byron hinterland and National Parks. Steve is originally from England and Iva is from the Czech Republic; they met in Bondi and moved to Mullumbimby in 2015. They are both passionate about electric bikes as a low carbon alternative form of transport, and a way to get people back to nature. ‘We love their ability to make people fall in love with cycling again,’ says Steve. According to Steve, everyone is totally excited by how easy it is to ride up hills on an e-bike and the possibilities of longer

Photo Steve Back Photography distance rides. Steve and Iva run a local tour, as well as tours to Hells Hole and Unicorn Falls; places that many long-time locals know about,

but have never been to. ‘Riding through the rainforest in Mount Jerusalem is simply breathtaking’ said Steve. Tours start and finish in Mullumbimby, with locally sourced lunches included and pick up/drop off from Byron Bay available. ‘Looking after our guests is our top priority,’ says Steve. ‘We carry a full first aid kit and are first aid trained, we make sure the bike is set up right for you and we provide a full briefing on safe riding.’ For groups over five in number they have two guides. They have a registered COVID safety plan and make sure the bikes are cleaned and disinfected between rides. Steve is also happy to support the less confident riders through some of the more challenging sections of the rides, where his background as a therapist often comes in handy. Steve says that respecting the environment is paramount to Beyond Byron

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Authentic Mexican in a relaxed, fresh and bright atmosphere. This is slow ‘fast food’ with all produce sourced locally. Mexican blend Moonshine coffee by day, margaritas by night, TACOS all day long! Family friendly and specials each night. Coffee: 7am – 11.30am Dinner: 5pm – 9pm Saturday Lunch: 11.30am – 3pm Open Mon – Sat: Closed Sundays

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All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. BYO only Welcome for lunch, dinner and takeaway.

Barrio’s canteen takes its inspiration from locally sourced produce with Moorish cuisine. 7am–3pm Mon–Thu Offering daily bakes, breakfast cakes, classic 7am–7pm Fri sandwiches, vibrant salads, smoked fish, grilled meats. 1 Porter St, North Byron Aperitif Hours Friday 5–7pm: $10 plates + drinks No reservations. Bookings Private Dining: Now taking private party enquiries for over 8 email: gather@ lunch and dinner with your closest friends: barriobyronbay.com.au gather@barriobyronbay.com.au

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E Bikes. ‘We are proud to have an Eco Pass, meaning we are fully licensed to operate in NSW National Parks and Nature Reserves. We only run small groups with a maximum of eight guests to ensure safety and low impact on nature and operate under the principles of ‘Leave No Trace’ to minimise our impact on the places we visit.’ Steve firmly believes that once you ride an e-bike you will want to buy one – and they are happy to oblige – as they also sell e-bikes and accessories. Beyond Byron E Bikes are currently running a great giveaway – enter for a chance to win a Guided E Bike tour to Unicorn Falls for four people. Until the end of August they are also offering a 25 per cent discount for locals on weekday tours, with code Mullum25.

Coffee, Malawach Rolls, Pita Pockets, Falafel, Traditional Yemenite spices and all your favourites always freshly made. Drop in for an authentic atmosphere, Takeaway or get it Delivered* to your doorstep.

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• Spacious, well designed home in the prime location of “the golden grid” • Open plan modern kitchen/dining/living area, separate family room, large media room • First floor features magical view to the hinterland, master suite and private balcony • Wide back veranda and patio overlook the large and private backyard • Separate building out the back with modern finishes, bathroom and two rooms • Large, private and convenient home or beautiful, low maintenance holiday retreat • Great location with short stroll to the end of the street to Clarkes Beach

• Great location, ideal horse property on 5 acres with magnesium pool • DA for second dwelling (STCA) • White-washed raked ceilings creating a huge living space filled with light • Large covered patios stretching along both sides of the house • Good sized bedrooms, the master with walk-in-robe and ensuite • Glorious sun-drenched established gardens with stunning cacti plus 2 orchards • 10 minutes to Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads and Bangalow

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2.47HA

• Private 12.51 ha property is the perfect canvas to create your dream home

• Circa 1920’s 4 bedroom home with lovely wide wrap-around verandah

• Property boasts creek frontage

• Lovingly restored with charming original accents plus stylish modern finishes

• Plenty of room for fruit trees, vege gardens, chickens and animals

• Great kitchen with plenty of light and cabinet space

• Located 22 minutes to Mullumbimby, 35 to Byron Bay

• Situated on 2.47 acres with vegetables garden and an array of fruit trees

• 15 minutes to some of the regions best beaches

• Walking distance to Clunes Village, minutes drive to Eltham Pub

• Opportunity to own a piece of paradise and is definitely worth a look

• 25 minutes from Byron and Lennox beaches

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34.67HA

884M2

• Under Instructions from the Public Trustee and Guardian • Character timber and stone construction in need of some repair • Prime agricultural paddock, lush rainforest and rich creek flats • Panoramic northern vistas with complete privacy assured • Long Boomerang Creek frontage, two spring fed dams, plus town water a bonus • An ideal project for a handyman to reimagine the beauty and craftsmanship • Quiet country lane location, handy to Lismore CBD and Byron coast.

• Newly renovated, stunning, spacious architectural home

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22nd August, 10am onsite

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• Views to Tallow Beach and Broken Head plus Hinterland to the west • Master suite, private balcony, ensuite breathtaking views • Separate luxurious studio • Sunrise and sunset views in premier, peaceful location

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• Lovingly restored original homestead with all the charm and character of yesteryear • Prime elevated agricultural country 34 ha (84 acres) • Open plan living and stylish kitchen additions flow to wide open entertaining decks • Separate renovated self-contained cottage with multiple options • Spring fed gully ideal for big dam build, huge powered machine shed • Handy income from approximately 1,800 producing macadamias • The quintessential Byron Hinterland lifestyle property

• Private east facing property providing endless possibilities • Large approved shed and DA approval for dual occupancy • Renovate, build, or just move in and start enjoying the picture perfect setting • Neat and tidy main house with 3 bedrooms all with built ins • Fantastic garden with beautiful established trees • 3 x 22000L water tanks, with two at the main house and one at the shed • 12 minutes to Ballina Airport and Lennox head, and 25 minutes to Byron Bay

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· Rural properties in the hinterland of Bangalow, Byron and Ballina

Inspect Thursday 30th July 2-2.30pm Saturday 1st August 2-2.30pm Auction - If not sold prior Saturday 22nd August 2pm Todd Buckland 0408 966 421 Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237

One or both must be sold! Lot 1 and Lot 2, 81B Rajah Road, Ocean Shores Auction Saturday 8th August 3 2 2

(02) 6687 2833 www.gnfrealestate.com.au

Open For Inspection Belle Property

Elders Real Estate Brunswick Valley

• 259 Hutley Dr, Skennars Head. Sat

• 2/28 South Beach Rd, Brunswick Heads. Sat

10–10.30am

• 1/53 Montwood Dr, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am

• 59B Stoneyhurst Dr, Lennox Head. Sat 2–2.30pm

10–10.30am

• 22 Garden Ave, Mullumbimby. Sat 10.30–11am Fiona Johnson @Realty • 10 Newberry Parade, Brunswick Heads. Sat • 6/3 Newberry Parade, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11.30am–12pm

• 6149 Tweed Valley Way, Burringbar. Sat

Byron & Beyond Real Estate

• 4 Station St, Burringbar. Sat 10–10.30am • 2 Barkala Crt, Ocean Shores. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 2 Strand Ave, New Brighton. Sat 1–1.30pm

Byron Bay First National Real Estate

• 804 Main Arm Rd, Main Arm. Thu 12–12.30pm • 1201 Main Arm Rd, Upper Main Arm. Thu These townhouses are one of the best buys in Ocean Shores. • Elevated position with views to Julian Rocks and the lighthouse • 2.55m – 4.9m high ceilings, spacious living area plus media room • Brand new, quality 249m2 home built over three levels • Stunning easterly aspect and perfect privacy • Stone benchtops, butler’s pantry, gas cooking and two ovens for the chef in the family • Generous 33m2 entertainer’s balcony with built-in BBQ enjoys sea breezes and big views! • Set 100m back and above the road, just a short stroll to the beach, shops and cafes • 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study nook and oversized double garage • 392m2 block with very low maintenance gardens • 20mins from Byron and 35mins from the airport The size, huge views, quality, location, and aspect make these homes a must-see! Inspect: Saturday 1st August, 12–12.30pm Contact: Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237 and Todd Buckland 0408 966 421, Byron Shire Real Estate

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1–1.30pm

• 5/64–70 Broken Head Rd, Byron Bay. Fri • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

10–10.30am 178 Tyagarah Rd, Myocum. Fri 12–12.30pm 78 Lawson St, Byron Bay. Fri 1–1.30pm 5/64–70 Broken Head Rd, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am 41 Massinger St, Byron Bay. Sat 9.30–10am 272 Arthur Rd, Corndale. Sat 10–10.30am 36 Corkwood Cres, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am 115 Station St, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am 60 Massinger St, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am 178 Tyagarah Rd, Myocum. Sat 11–11.30am 70 Butler St, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am 9 Wright Pl, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am 245 Friday Hut Rd, Tintenbar. Sat 11–11.30am 48 Brandon St, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am 107 Eureka Rd, Rosebank. Sat 11.30am–12pm 75 Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay. Sat 11.30am–12pm 56 Butler St, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm 135 Rocky Creek Dam Rd, Dunoon. Sat 1–1.30pm 549 Booyong Rd, Booyong. Sat 1–1.30pm

• 556 Caniaba Rd, Caniaba. Sat 1–1.30pm • 53 Helen St, South Golden Beach. Sat 1–2pm • 11 Flinders Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 2.30–3pm

1–1.30pm

HarCrts Northern Rivers

• 660 Ballina Rd, Goonellabah. Thu 2–2.30pm • 1/1 Carrington St, Ballina. Sat 10–10.30am • 9 James St, Ballina. Sat 11–11.30am LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

• 26 Fawcett St, Brunswick Heads. Sat 10–10.30am • 2/10 Narooma Dr, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 56 Yamble Dr, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm

McGrath Byron Bay

• • • •

11.30am–12pm

• 63A Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores. Sat 1–1.30pm Real Estate of Distinction

• • • •

3/1–2 Cape Crt, Byron Bay. Sat 10.30–11am 37 Broadway, Burrringbar. Sat 12–12.30pm 9 McLean, Skennars Head. Sat 2–2.30pm 1787 Kyogle Rd, Uki. Sun 11–11.30am

New Listings Byron & Beyond Real Estate

• 2 Strand Ave, New Brighton • 2 Barkala Crt, Ocean Shores • 4 Station St, Burringbar

Byron Bay First National Real Estate 4 Paddys Crt, Bangalow. Sat 10–10.30am • 1137 Booyong Rd, Clunes 15 Evans St, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am 3/114 Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 75 Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay • 48 Brandon St, Suffolk Park 12 Blackbutt Pl, Byron Bay. Sat 12.30–1pm

Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/ Brunswick Heads

• Pinnacle Estate, Ramsay Cl, Goonellabah. Sat • 25 Hottentot Cres, Mullumbimby 9–10am • 9 Banool Cct, Ocean Shores • 28 Royal Ave, South Golden Beach. Sat Fiona Johnson @Realty • • • • • • •

9.30–10am 23 River St, Murwillumbah. Sat 10–10.30am 1/4 Roundhouse Pl, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am 25 Hottentot Cres, Mullumbimby. Sat 10.30–11.30am 10 McPherson Crt, Murwillumbah. Sat 11.30am–12pm 9 Banool Cct, Ocean Shores. Sat 11.30am–12.30pm 2/3 Durroon Crt, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–1pm 6 The Plateu, Murwillumbah. Sat 12.30–1pm

• 63 Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores

Auctions Byron Bay First National Real Estate

• 272 Arthur Rd, Corndale. Sat 22 August, 10am • 245 Friday Hut Rd, Tintenbar. Sat 29 August, 10am

• 107 Eureka Rd, Rosebank. Sat 29 August, 11.30am • 75 Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay. Sat 5 September • 48 Brandon St, Suffolk Park. Sat 29 August

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

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

ANTENNAS PLUS. TV, WiFi, Electrical. Reliable. Call Norm ............................................0422 668582

ANTIQUES/RESTORATION

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LICENCE NUMBER 344531C

SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

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MARLENE FARRY Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine marlenefarry.com ..............66842400 BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444 ACUPUNCTURE & acupressure massage. Ph Dr. Derek Doran .......................................0414 478787

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

Quality workmanship, and reliable and personalised service.

Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations • General Carpentry • Timber Decks • Home Maintenance RAY GOUGH 0477 005 144 completehome_1@bigpond.com

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ANTENNAS

Lic No: MVTC157416

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 ..................................27 Cleaning .......................................27 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 ..............................28 Gas Suppliers ................................28 Graphic Design ..............................28 Handypersons ...............................28 Health ..........................................28

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DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242

REVAMP BATHROOMS

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

Bathroom Renovations and Tiling Repairs

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

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FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162

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CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Greg’s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595 LELAND CARPENTRY All carpentry – small renovation specialist (under $5K) Jesse ...0458 968290

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns – bindii weeds – Army worms – grass grubs .....0418 110714

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EAST COAST BUSH REGENERATION Tree planting, weed control. Call Rossco Faithfull.0409 157695

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Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services 45 Manns Road, Mullumbimby Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492

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

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

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BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282 BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048

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NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating.0402 716857 DETAILED CLEANER/GUEST HOUSE MANAGER All natural products 4.8 Stayz rated ..0410 723601 BEYOND CLEANING GROUP Quality focused. Brunswick to Ballina from $39.60ph .....0451 102239 ALEX EXCAVATION 3.5T Zero Swing excavator & bobcat loader & 5T Tipper Rock Grab 0417 920300 PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER excellent references, good rates. Shire wide. Ph Krissy ..0410 860330 HOLIDAY CLEANERS Avail now! Domestic, AirBnB, last-minute. Local, exp & reliable .0421 360961 BOND CLEANING...........................................................................................................0421 360961 24 HOUR ECO-FRIENDLY Immaculate, local cleaner. 10+ yrs exp. Exc refs. Domestic/commercial..0449 173056

ELECTRICIANS

SERVICE

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

CONCRETING & PAVING

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Call Daniel

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02 66 804 173

Domestic Commercial ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

All Jobs Small or Large

Lic: 154293c

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

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PLATINUM CRETE CONCRETING Lic 225874C. 20 years exp. Free quotes. Justin .........0458 773788 COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 PAULâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791 FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic 155456C. Ph Andrew.........................0401 968173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

JP ELECTRICAL All electrical. Level 2 ASP. Solar, data + TV. Lic 133082C .......................0432 289705 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772

DENTISTS

BEN FORSYTH, Electrician. Lic:240691C. Ocean Shores & surrounds. No job too small ...0422 136408 GW GARDEN MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, trees & hedges, trailer ..............0408 244820

JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 RICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, pool service ...0424 805660 THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 CIRCUITS PLUS. For everything electrical in Byron Shire. Lic 201844c ..........................0422 668582 A1 RUBBISH REMOVAL AND TIP RUNS. 9m3 trailer. Same day service. Best rates .....0413 289443 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE.......................................................................66851264 E4 ELECTRICAL SERVICES Lic 116621c. Solutions made E4 EASY! Phone Jamie ..........0410 502060 LAWN MOWING rubbish removal, hedge trimming. Mullum, Bruns, Ocean Shores. Mark ..0437 343348

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1.58am 2.44am Astronomical data 12.41pm and tides 3.57am Moon High tide, Low tide, set height (m) height (m) 0417 0622 1.16; 1909 1.78 0051 0.43; 1203 0.30 0514 0714 1.19; 1954 1.81 0139 0.37; 1252 0.27 0605 0800 1.21; 2035 1.81 0221 0.33; 1336 0.26 0651 0841 1.23; 2113 1.78 0300 0.31; 1417 0.26 0731 0919 1.24; 2147 1.73 0335 0.31; 1456 0.29 0807 0957 1.25; 2219 1.67 0409 0.33; 1533 0.33 0840 1032 1.25; 2250 1.58 0441 0.35; 1611 0.40 0910 1111 1.25; 2322 1.49 0513 0.37; 1650 0.48 0940 1154 1.25; 2356 1.38 0546 0.40; 1735 0.56 1009 1243 1.25 0624 0.43; 1829 0.65 1040 0036 1.26; 1342 1.26 0706 0.46; 1937 0.71 1114 0127 1.16; 1451 1.30 0756 0.48; 2103 0.73 1151 0234 1.08; 1600 1.37 0852 0.49; 2234 0.69 1233 0350 1.04; 1700 1.46 0950 0.47; 2341 0.60 1322 0500 1.06; 1752 1.57 1046 0.41 1417 0557 1.10; 1841 1.68 0030 0.50; 1139 0.34 1518 0647 1.17; 1926 1.78 0113 0.40; 1228 0.26 1623 0735 1.23; 2010 1.85 0152 0.31; 1314 0.18 1729 0821 1.30; 2052 1.90 0232 0.23; 1400 0.13 1837 0907 1.36; 2134 1.89 0312 0.18; 1447 0.11 1943 0954 1.41; 2216 1.82 0352 0.16; 1535 0.14 2049 1042 1.45; 2259 1.71 0432 0.16; 1626 0.22 2154 1132 1.46; 2343 1.55 0515 0.20; 1721 0.33 2300 1228 1.46 0558 0.25; 1826 0.45 0031 1.37; 1332 1.46 0645 0.31; 1945 0.55 0005 0130 1.20; 1447 1.48 0740 0.37; 2117 0.58 0109 0245 1.08; 1603 1.52 0845 0.41; 2245 0.54 0211 0410 1.04; 1710 1.58 0955 0.42; 2351 0.46 0309 0522 1.07; 1805 1.64 1100 0.39 0402 0618 1.12; 1853 1.68 0041 0.38; 1157 0.34 0448 0704 1.19; 1934 1.70 0121 0.32; 1244 0.29

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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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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Seniors program The Byron Community Centre Seniors Programs has started again. These include: Tuesdays Seniors Drumming with Gareth Jones. Session 1 at 10.30am and session 2 1.30pm in the Byron Theatre, Seniors Chair Yoga at 12.00noon; Wednesdays Choir and Ukulele; and Thursdays Studio 55 Drama for Seniors. For more information visit www.byroncentre.com.au.

Re-opening history 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.

Op shop The Uniting Church op shop on the corner of Dalley and Whian Street Mullumbimby has reopened on Saturdays from 9am till 12.30pm. We are missing all our valued supporters and friends and we look forward to welcoming you back. Featuring good quality winter coats, plus much more!

CWA Bangalow The CWA Bangalow shop is now open on Saturday. COVID-19 social distancing restrictions mean that only three people are allowed in the shop at a time. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Free walking group Free 1200 Heart Foundation Walking groups may be restarting in: Ballina,

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They say good things come in small packages and Salma is no exception. This petite, dark tabby girl is packed full of affection. She loves to be stroked and will throw herself down and show you her beautiful tummy to demand attention. Salma may be small but she’s deﬁnitely big on sharing her love with you. Missing out on Salma would be a CATastrophe! Ps. Purrs like an express train. To meet Salma, please visit the cat adoption centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm, Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 0436 845 542.

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All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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Byron, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed. Search https:// walking.heartfoundation.org.au/ walking/new-south-wales to find a group near you.

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.

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 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.

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.

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Repair Café Mullum 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. For more information head to the Cafe, their Facebook page, or email: jonathanhartland@gmail.com.

Dog trainers Brunswick Area Responsible Canine Owners (BARCO) need more volunteer trainers to support increases in demand. Training takes place on Sunday morning. People will have personal experience in training dogs. They also need to be happy working with dog owners, as BARCO is really about teaching people to train their own dogs. Contact Eve Sinton at barcodogs@gmail.com. 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.

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.

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.

Support after suicide 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous All AA meetings are now available online, via a Zoom or Skype platform. For more information call 0401 945 671, 1800 423 431, or 1300 222 222. Find out more from Lonnie at ww.aa.org.au.

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What sort of future development do you want for the north coast? The number of potential houses and commercial/ industrial developments is dependent on how much water is available. There’s a proposal for a new dam at Dunoon, which could lead to large-scale population expansion. Water utility Rous has released its Future Water project 2060. Have your say at www.rous.nsw.gov.au before August 12.

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Flash flooding over the weekend brought not only dangerous conditions, but dangerous driving, as depicted here in Main Arm. Drivers not only put themsleves at risk when crossing flooded creeks, but their passengers too. Please peeps, take care in the wet. Photo Jeff ‘Crazy Creek Crossing’ Dawson

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Local GP, Dr David Moss, died on Saturday after a short illness. A paddle out and memorial for David was held Tuesday. The well known and much loved GP serviced both Ocean Shores and Byron in recent years, and his passing has affected many in the community. Vale, Dr Moss. Q Q Q Q

‘Person, woman, man, TV, camera’… dementia! The 45th US president proudly told Murdoch’s Fox network last week that he was able to repeat words and pass a cognitive test that children have no trouble with. And Aussie PM Scotty from Marketing is his mate? It’s really happening folks; unmarked military goons are kidnapping Portland protesters and firing upon them, and journalists, who are clearly marked. Virus deaths are surging, with the US leading the largest global tally, by far, at 144,000, according to WHO.

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Congrats to Northern Rivers company Norco, who is celebrating 125 years of existence. Hurrah to locally owned businesses who can thrive on an uneven playing field, brought about by the corporatised and compromised party politics of the Liberals and Nationals.

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