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Conversation needed about abusive surf culture surfers, the issue has a deeper cause – an unhealthy surf culture in which aggression and abuse are deemed acceptable behaviours by men. ‘Somehow, we’ve arrived at this point in coastal culture where it’s totally justifiable and okay for men to abuse other men,’ Mr Mallinson says. ‘We seem to be stuck in this loop that comes from these old legacies of behaviour.’ ‘I’m not trying to control anyone’s behaviour – that never works. I just think we need to have a conversation about it and it has to come from within the surf community itself.’ While the close proximity of skilled surfers and beginners at The Pass makes it particularly susceptible to surf rage fuelled by this unhealthy culture, it is not the only location where this occurs. One particular surfer at Wategoes is infamous within the local surf community for his aggressive and violent behaviour towards both men and women. ‘I was paddling out over the white wash as he was riding in on the wave,’ said one surfer who asked to remain anonymous. ‘He targeted me by coming as close as he could with a cut back‌ even though he had no need to. ‘[Then] I get my foot squished [by his board]. You can’t say anything to him. He’ll fight you – man, woman, paddle boarder, dog, whoever.’
Paul Bibby Ben Mallinson was paddling for a routine right-breaking wave at The Pass when the dark-haired surfer suddenly cut across in front of him from the outside. Mr Mallinson, an experienced local surfer, had just enough time to pull his hand out of the way before the other surfer cannoned into his board. ‘I said “Wtf, dude!?�’ he recalls of the incident. ‘The guy turned around and just gets super aggressive. He’s saying “You wanna go, bro? You wanna go?�. ‘Then he slams his board up and under mine, leaving this big ding.’ When Mr Mallinson posted about the incident on a local Facebook page some hours later, the abuse continued. Alongside expressions of sympathy and solidarity were a string of abusive posts declaring that he had ‘deserved’ the violent treatment he received. ‘They were more concerned with a technicality rather than questioning – is abuse okay?’ Mr Mallinson says. It was an ugly incident, but far from an isolated one.
Serious assaults The region’s most popular surf spots such as The Pass, Wategos and Tallows regularly feature acts of aggression, anger and abuse, including a number of serious assaults. Some say the surf rage is a result of overcrowding and an influx of inexperienced surfers with little or no knowledge of surf etiquette. But for Mr Mallinson, and a significant number of other local
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Byron Shire award winners Natural Death Care Centre founder and V-Day event co-organiser, Zenith Virago, is the 2021 Byron Shire Citizen of the Year. A ceremony to celebrate her work, along with others recognised for their community service, was held at the Cavanbah Centre on Monday night. Mayor Simon Richardson said, ‘Zenith is a pioneer and leader in her approach to dying; to helping people prepare for death and guiding them, and their families, through the end of life process which is frightening, uncertain and sad’. Other locals recognised for their community work include longtime State Emergency Service (SES) member Peter Mair, who is Volunteer of the Year. Peter, who
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Mr Scanlan said the community garden ‘has been unable to develop its own plans because it does not have a licence… Council have repeatedly told us that we cannot apply for a licence until the garden is officially on the [Linda Vidler] masterplan.’ ‘Yet the pump track has no licence, and no members, is already on the masterplan, was given $118,700 of council funds and now it is getting a further $200,000 from the development fund to build stage two.’ Labor councillor, Paul Spooner, who voted against the stage two proposal, said it was a ‘terrible decision’. ‘Why waste money on a masterplan if you’re just going to make [arbitiary]
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decisions and ignore it?’ Cr Spooner said he couldn’t understand why a majority of councillors supported the pump track expansion, since the masterplan is due to be finalised in April. ‘Councillors who voted for it just made a mockery of that whole process.’ Greens councillor, Jeannette Martin, who supported the pump track expansion, said she thought the process was ‘odd’ and ‘very frustrating’ for the community garden, but supported the proposal because at the council meeting, she was ‘assured it wasn’t going to impact on the community garden, and that there had been conversations with the community garden people about creating a border of Lilli Pillis’. Stage one of the pump track development had the support of the community garden, but on the day of the meeting, Council supported an amendment to also fund stage two, with the rationale that it would be cheaper to
Suffolk Park community gardeners Santiago Chacra, Craig Scanlan, Cleis Pearce and Hernan Saez. Photo Jeff Dawson build the two stages together. Craig Scanlan said the community garden strongly disapproved of the much larger stage two and was not told it would be on the Council’s agenda. Yet councillor Cate Coorey, who supported stage two, told The Echo, ‘The pump track and the gardens are not incompatible.’ President of the Suffolk Park Progress Association, Donald Maughan, said there was urgency to build the pump track, as the SPPA was
running out of time to use previously allocated grant money. Mr Maughan was frustrated that there was continued hostility over the track, which he said would be ‘an absolute godsend for the youth of our community.’ ‘It won’t detract, it will add to the park. The kids want it, the kids need it, let’s just do it’.
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community garden to become a licenced fixture in the park. However, the main complaint of the community gardeners was the process, said Craig Scanlan. ‘The issue is more that the progress association have been able to [move] forward their project without the masterplan, while the football club and the community garden have been unable to’. A Council spokesperson said in a statement: ‘The pump track was identified as an action in Council’s adopted Open Space and Recreational Needs Assessment Action Plan… The community garden is an important part of the social fabric of the park, and Council staff have, and will continue to, work closely with members to support the gardens and its volunteers. The Masterplan is expected to be completed by April, which will then enable the community garden to get its licence and apply for grants’. Q Philippa Clark is an Echo intern.
Baby forcibly removed from parents in Byron Shire Aslan Shand Significant community concern has been raised over the forcible removal of an infant under 12-months-old from its parents in Byron Shire. Alarming footage of the removal by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and police on YouTube galvanised the community into action and support. A GoFundMe page has
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Crowds gathered at the Mullumbimby resting place of Bundjalung man Solomon Bellear on Tuesday. The gathering was sparked by Mandy Nolan’s editorial last week, which paid tribute to Mr Bellear’s achievements. They include being part of an Aboriginal delegation to the UN General Assembly in the United States, and being the first chair of the Aboriginal Legal Service when it was founded in 1970s. Photo Jeff Dawson
Conversation needed over abusive surf culture complete silence. While in some cases this is owing to fear of reprisals, in other cases it reflects a culture of silence within the surf community. ‘With my altercation, no one was saying anything,’ Mr Mallinson says. ‘There were about six people who could see and hear what was going on and they basically just turned the other way.’ ‘If no one says anything there’s no accountability for the behaviour. ‘I want men to use their power, their privilege and their social status in the surf to condemn that behaviour rather than allowing it.’ ‘Wouldn’t you rather be thanked for stepping in rather than staying silent and turning away?’ Fellow local surfer, Ellen, believes it’s time for surfers to have ‘a calm conversation with their mates’ when they behave aggressively. ‘It might just be a quiet word at the showers afterwards or over a coffee,’ said Ellen, who asked to have her surname kept confidential. She said the unhealthy side of local surf-culture included men not respecting women in the line-up. ‘Some guys will just paddle straight past you to the inside and catch the next wave even if you’re right there in the spot waiting,’ she said.
However, there are a significant number of local surfers who believe aggression and violence in the surf are largely the result of overcrowding and a lack of surf knowledge.
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Overcrowded surfing spots can become a danger for surfers of all abilities. Photo Jeff 'Surfdog' Dawson Ellen also sought to emphasise that there had been many occasions when she had been shown care and compassion by men and women in the water. ‘I have had people call me onto waves, check on me when I’ve wiped out and even invited me to join them on another peak so that I’m not surfing alone,’ she says. ‘This is the surf culture I love and want to cultivate.’ Fellow surfer, Garry, agrees. ‘I think surfers need to be more aware of other people,’ he said. ‘They need to be willing to give waves away’. ‘The best vibes in the water are when people are friendly and sharing. ‘It’s probably never going to happen on a point break when it’s crowded, but can happen in other places.’
‘I don’t go out that much any more but when I do there just doesn’t seem to be any surf etiquette any more,’ former World Champion surfer and local, Pauline Menczer, says, ‘It’s just a free-for-all out there. The surf schools aren’t that great either – pushing beginners onto waves that people are already on’. She believes aggression is inevitable when surf spots like The Pass are packed with hundreds of surfers. ‘If you can’t even get a park and then you finally get out there and someone drops in on you, of course there’s going to be aggro.’ ‘Short of fining people or introducing surf licences, I don’t really know what you can do about it.’ Whatever the cause of violence and aggression in the surf, as Byron‘s popularity as a tourist destination grows, incidents such as that described by Mr Mallinson are likely to increase. One thing that most of the surfers interviewed by The Echo agreed on was that solutions must come from the surfing community itself, including those who have been ripping at local breaks for years.
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Are Council’s planning policies failing the community? Hans Lovejoy As developers eagerly continue to monetise Byron Shire’s property market, the flip side of course is the cost to the community and the region's unique biodiversity. Yet despite those pressures, Greens Mayor Simon Richardson is yet to reply to questions around his commitment to protecting both the environment and amenity of residents. Last week, The Echo reported on yet another loss by Byron Shire Council in the NSW Land & Environment court, something which the mayor once boasted was a rare event. An entire neighbourhood objected to the consolidation of three large lots in Ocean Shores, where eight dwellings at the bottom of a steep, boggy, forested hill were proposed. The DA by developer Callum Sked was botched from the start, by both the developer and staff, with missing and incorrect reports. This was all reported previously by The Echo, along with the problematic drainage and earthworks, and potential for land slippages.
Fumbling lawyers And when it came to the court case, Council’s consultant lawyers appeared to fumble their way through, and then lost. As with other court cases run by Council's consultant lawyers, residents were left in the dark, and it appeared their wishes were ignored. Community Alliance for Byron Shire Association (CABS) president, Matthew O'Reilly, is critical of Council’s planning polices. He has been a keen Council watcher for many years, and plans to run at the September Council elections as a Greens member. He told The Echo of the court loss, ‘This is another example where it is the Byron LEP 2014 and the Byron DCP 2014 which have
Mute mayor: questions around Council's commitment to protecting the community from inappropriate development remain unanswered by Mayor Simon Richardson.
CABS president, Matthew O'Reilly, is critical of Council’s planning policies and says his suggestions have so far been ignored. Mr O'Reilly plans to run for Council this September.
Former Greens councillor and hydrologist, Duncan Dey, has also expressed dismay at the direction Council have taken with planning. Mr Dey plans to run for Council this September as Greens Mayor.
failed the community’. ‘The 2014 LEP which was adopted under Sol Ibrahim, Rose Wanchap and Simon Richardson is a pro development LEP and moved significantly away from the precedents of the older 1988 LEP, developed by Greens councillors and Mayor Jan Barham over 20 years. ‘The LEP's allowance of overdevelopment has not been meeting community expectations for the six years it has been operating, and more and more multi-dwelling developments are being proposed and approved against the community's wishes. ‘The newly endorsed Byron Residential Strategy will only reinforce this trend. ‘I quote from the proponents town planner in the L&EC proceedings: “That density is also significantly compatible with the density envisaged in the areas under the LEP, which provide for a minimum block size of 600 square metres”. ‘[The town planner] said there is a distinct movement in the Ocean Shores area that is seeing increased infill development of the larger lots, and that trend is resulting in a significant number of dual occupancy and medium density housing developments being constructed in the area. ‘With every new multidwelling development throughout Byron Shire, multi-dwelling development becomes more and
more a compatible form of development. ‘What has been needed for some time is amendments to the Byron LEP 2014 that bring it back in line with community expectations.
housing should be permitted to occur. Ideally this should be near shopping centres and public transport hubs. ‘Once this is determined, the LEP should be amended to rezone these “precincts” to R1 General Residential Zoning. The remainder of the Shire's residential zones are predominately R2 low density residential, and the LEP should be further amended to remove “multi-dwelling housing” as a permitted use in the R2 zone. ‘The recently endorsed Byron Residential Strategy permits this LEP amendment and rezoning.
LEP allows poor development ‘Council will never win these court cases if our main planning documents fundamentally allows them [these developments] to occur. ‘What is needed is for Byron Council and the Community to determine “precincts” where multi-dwelling
‘The only way to protect the community from overdevelopment and meet community expectations is to remove multi-dwelling housing from occurring everywhere in the residential zones across Byron Shire and instead only specifically allowing it in designated precincts’. Mr O'Reilly says, ‘Multidwelling housing that has already been approved would, of course, be protected by existing use rights. ‘These LEP changes would have the double benefit of prohibiting most of the current Koho/Kollective multi-dwelling housing developments under the Affordable Housing SEPP, unless they were proposed in the identified precincts. ‘I have been putting forward the above LEP changes for 18 months but no current Councillors have endeavoured to take them forward’. Mr O'Reilly adds, ‘I am hopeful a future Council will consider things differently than the current overdevelopment-supporting Council’. Meanwhile, Cr Richardson indicated last year he will not run again for local politics. The Echo understands
he no longer attends the monthly Greens meetings, and The Echo has previously reported that the internal politics of the Byron Greens have been in turmoil for some years under Cr Richardson’s leadership. Like Mr O'Reilly, Duncan Dey will be running for Council in September and was endorsed by the Byron Greens members as their mayoral candidate.
Unanswered questions The Echo asked Mayor Richardson: ‘Will you be seeking to improve planning policies in light of this court decision?’ ‘Do you agree precincts should be established, as per Mr O'Reilly's suggestion, ‘where mulit-dwelling housing should be permitted to occur? ‘Mr O'Reilly says his suggestions have so far been ignored by councillors. Why is that?’ Q Further questions around how Council staff and their consultants ran the court case were put to staff, and their reply will be published once it is received.
Fire devastation sparks an art exhibition Paul Bibby Massimiliano Guerrisi will never forget the sight of his Bega Valley home being devoured by flames during the Black Summer bushfires. ‘I was escaping on my little tractor from the flames that the wind was pushing down the road,’ the sculptor says. ‘The home I built, the workshop and greenhouse, the gardens and hundreds of trees that I planted and nourished… I knew that, if I survived, my life would never be the same’. In the weeks following, as the shock gave way to deep sadness, Mr Guerrisi knew that for his own transformation and regrowth, he needed to head north, at
least for a while. Soon after, he arrived in the Byron Shire, which had just turned green following desperately needed rains. As the water flowed, so did Guerrisi’s creativity. He bought the basic tools, some camphor laurel slabs, and – tucked away in a little ex-Alpaca shed – started to ‘carve and carve and carve’. It was from this outpouring that his new exhibition, The Light Within, eventually grew; a series of sculptures made from charred wood, crystals and LED lights to symbolise the process of fire revealing the treasures within. The Light Within runs at Ninbella Gallery, located at 19A Byron St, Bangalow, until February 14.
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Resilience – what does it mean to you? The Byron Shire Resilience and Regeneration Roadshow is kicking off from February 13, with a series of neighbourhood events planned across the area. Organisers are asking the question: How do we create more resilient communities in 2021? Retired NSW Greens MLC and ceramist Richard Jones, will be a guest speaker at the Bangalow event, and he has provided his thoughts on that question. ‘We need to regard this time as the New Renaissance – the time to rethink how we live and what our priorities need to be. We need a new normal’. ‘In the past year, many have rediscovered the joy of growing their own food and spending more time with friends and loved ones. Some are finding they can work successfully from home or can pivot their businesses in ways they never imagined. Workplaces too have had to become more flexible and creative. ‘As a result there’s been a shift away from the fastpaced grind of city living and an exodus to the regions. Many simply don’t want to give up this new slower
Retired NSW Greens MLC Richard Jones. Photo supplied version of life where they have time to bake and break bread with their family and do things they love. ‘Here’s an idea: in the Northern Rivers we have a reasonable water supply and there are considerable amounts of underused land that was once luxuriant rainforest that could be rewilded for example, or used for highly productive regenerative food growing, rather than low grade cattle
grazing or “lifestyle” ‘We need to develop a program of cooperation with owners of underused acreages to allow young farmers access to land for living and growing. In this way we could become more locally resilient with food production, give back homes to the wildlife and, importantly, provide a way for younger people to access land that is currently out of their reach due to spiralling costs.
‘One major lesson this pandemic has taught us is the need for greater community cooperation and resilience, supporting each other and local businesses through times of crisis. ‘Keeping wealth, in its broadest sense, within the local community is critical for our long-term resilience. We are doomed if the young people who grow up here cannot afford to live and work here. ‘The pre-pandemic way of life is over. We can’t return to what was regarded as normal. ‘It isn't “normal” to consume vast amounts of non-renewable resources producing single use nonreusable, non-recyclable unnecessary products. ‘It’s not “normal” to trawl the oceans of most of the fish and dump plastic and toxic chemicals into it to poison what’s left. ‘It’s not “normal” to pump billions of tonnes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere to create a climate crisis threatening the entirety of life on Earth! ‘All this now has to change, and each of us need to play our part in bringing about those changes’.
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Leo’s family welcomes community support A fundraiser for the family of Leonardo Blandford is near its $50,000 GoFundMe goal. Leo died suddenly on November 14, 2020, leaving behind his two young boys, Tino (four) and Ollie (six), and his wife of nine years, Annette Blandford Yopp. Annette says of the support given, ‘I will be forever grateful for all of your help given to us in many different ways’. ‘From the incredibly generous financial donations, to hampers of food and Christmas packages for the boys and I. Cards, flowers, house cleaning, the
constant outpouring of love and support given to us this past month. We do feel very supported by all. Thank you!’ Organiser of the fundraiser, Jessie Prince, told The Echo, ‘In addition to the GoFundMe campaign, we have also received a very generous offer of materials to assist in a small renovation of the outdoor area [of their home], which was unfinished. So we are also putting the word out there for trades if they would like to contribute’. Q To contribute to the fundraiser, visit https://bit.ly/2Ny2JTT.
Pedestrian-friendly plan for Mullumbimby’s Stuart Street Mullumbimby businesses and residents are invited to look at draft plans for the Stuart Street Green Spine Project and tell Council what they think. Council staff say the project aims to provide a leafy boulevard that connects Stuart Street from Heritage Park, through the town centre to the Mullumbimby Recreation Grounds and community garden. Staff say, ‘The project was identified as part of the Our Mullumbimby Masterplan; a document developed in partnership with the Mullumbimby community that provides the direction for future projects in the town’. The draft plan for the Green Spine project includes
a defined cycleway in both directions, more footpaths, landscaping and planting and parking layout in the town centre. ‘The initial budget of approximately $1.2 million is funded by Council ($327,000), the NSW government, via an Election Commitment Grant ($660,000), and the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program ($300,000)’. The draft plans are online at www.yoursaybyronshire. com.au. Additionally, staff will be in Stuart Street on Friday January 29, from 9am till 12pm to talk to people. An information session will be held on Tuesday, February 2, from 2pm till 3pm at Council Chambers.
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Tributes have flowed for Tweed paediatrician Dr David McMaster, after his death in early January, while a petition to name a hospital ward in his honour has gained over 6,300 signatures. Dr McMaster worked at the Tweed, Murwillumbah and John Flynn Hospitals for 23 years. Shannon Burns, whose two children were the paediatrician’s patients, started a petition to name the paediatric ward at the new Tweed Valley Hospital after Dr McMaster. ‘I felt like we as a community really needed to do something to cherish his memory,’ said Ms Burns. She said she was ‘actually quite surprised’ that the petition had received so much support.
‘He obviously stood out as a truly wonderful man, and a wonderful paediatrician, so I think that the community should be proud, and hopefully, if it doesn’t happen, at least we can get something in honour of him.’ Regarding the naming of the ward, a spokesperson for the Northern NSW Local Health District told The Echo, ‘The Local Health District will consider an appropriate recognition of Dr McMaster’s years of service in the coming months’. The petition can be found at https://bit.ly/2YnUrAh.
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Photo Lyn McCarthy The inaugural Bangalow Film Festival wrapped last Saturday night, with a screening of Sergio Leone’s cult classic, A Fistful of Dollars. As an homage to the film’s original music score by Ennio Morricone, the festival commissioned a brand new soundtrack by Melbourne composer Chiara Costanza,
which she performed live with support by local musicians Margaret Curtis and Robbie Farrar. Festival organisers Christian Pazzaglia, Ben Alcock and Lyn McCarthy thanked the audience of the sold-out session, and the festival sponsors for their support of what they are planning as a regular event.
Senate inquiry about media diversity; have your say Many Australians, in particular, those living in rural and remote areas, were stunned by the closure of their local print newspaper last winter. On the Far North Coast, News Corp Murdoch titles The Byron Shire News, Ballina Advocate, Lismore Northern Star and Tweed Daily News closed and became online publications only, along with a host of other newspapers across the entire country.
Shrinking media Independent political activist group GetUp! say that late last year, 5,077 of its members chipped in to fund research into Australia’s shrinking media landscape. That work is now underway, says GetUp! ‘with
expert researchers currently scouring through years of media ownership records and distribution data’. With the Senate launching an inquiry into media diversity, GetUp! says ‘we know our politicians are ready to listen’. ‘But without including stories of how everyday people are affected by a shrinking and concentrated media landscape, the data they present to Senators won’t be nearly as powerful as it needs to be’. GetUp! says the concentration of media within the hands of a few corporations is bad for democracy, and are encouraging the public to share their thoughts at www. bit.ly/2NAaVD5.
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Beach shade structure under threat A longtime local and active community member is appealing for Council staff to reconsider dismantling his beach structure at Belongil Beach, which he says has been used for public meditation and as shade from the sun for the past year. Longtime local Jaimini, 80, told The Echo that on January 19 he was rung by a council ranger, who told him he had to remove the structure within a week ‘or Council would remove it’. No explanation was given, he says. The small sun shelter is made from bamboo and an umbrella, and has a sign attached saying no drinking, smoking or sleeping. Jaimini says he is there every morning from 6am. ‘I do have a huge groundswell of support from my community for the service I
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Jaimini is appealing to Council staff and councillors to allow his strucutre to remain at Belongil Beach. Photo Jeff Dawson am doing, but would prefer my local Council to exercise its discretion to help me in this matter', he says.
Jaimini says he contacted Mayor Simon Richardson but did not hear back. The mayor also did not respond to Echo
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Kerry sends his AO gong back Veteran broadcaster and Byron Shire resident Kerry O'Brien has joined Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo in handing back his Order of Australia. His AO rejection comes in response to Australia’s highest honour being awarded to Margaret Court, a former tennis champion known for her homophobic and anti LGBTQI+ views. Like Prime Minister Scott Morrison and much of his cabinet, Ms Court is of Pentecostal faith. Mr O'Brien supplied his rejection letter that was sent to the GovernorGeneral’s office, to The Echo. It reads, in full: ‘With regret, I have decided to reverse my decision to accept my appointment as an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia. 'I believe the decision to award Australia’s highest honour to Margaret Court may serve to erode the hardfought gains made over decades in reducing the impact of discrimination against members of the LGBTQ+ community – discrimination that has
Kerry O'Brien. Photo Jeff Dawson caused immense pain to untold people and destroyed lives. ‘I am declining my award in support of Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo, who is handing back the Order of Australia she received for her work with the LGBTQ+ community and HIV sufferers, in protest. To me, Dr Took Meng Soo epitomises the true spirit of the Order of Australia. 'Her actions speak volumes as to why the Court award is so wrong.
‘Margaret Court was a great tennis player who thrilled most Australians in her tennis years, including me, but her hurtful and divisive criticisms relating to the fundamental rights of the LGBTQ+ community are clearly repugnant to many Australians. 'I believe the decision to present her with this award was deeply insensitive and must undermine community respect for awards that were created to celebrate a true spirit of community not divide it. 'I have already given several media interviews under embargo about my award and will have to inform those outlets that my comments are now out of date. ‘Please pass on my regrets to the Governor-General. 'I am conscious that there are many well-meaning people involved in the Order of Australia process, but there has to be something fundamentally wrong with a system that can produce such a deeply insensitive and divisive decision’.
m ÉȜƆ ſĕŕĕƱëćōĕ ĕŕĕſīƷ żōëŕ țĪëƐëōōƷ ǖ ëƱĕĎȜ North coast conservationists have described NSW’s renewable energy plan as an ‘environmental tragedy’ owing to its intent to replace coal burning with native forests to fuel biomass power stations. North Coast Environment Council (NCEC) say the NSW government is attempting to expand the burning of native forest under the pretence that it is renewable energy, which is ‘more polluting than coal’. NCEC vice-president,
Susie Russell, says, ‘Burning native forests for electricity will increase CO2 emissions, and contribute to the rapidly worsening climate and biodiversity emergencies and take money from genuine renewable projects’. Ms Russell said, ‘This needs to be seen in the context of the attempt by the government last year to remove protections and allow koala habitat to be logged and cleared and to give 30 year logging permits’.
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Those plans were temporarily thwarted by Lennox Head-based Liberal MP Catherine Cusack, who crossed the floor to vote against her own party.
No reply from MP Fellow activist Dailan Pugh says that NSW energy minister, Matt Kean, has failed to respond to The North East Forest Alliance’s enquiries as to whether the Redbank Power Station, located in the Hunter, is
included in his Renewable Energy Plan. ‘Apparently it is’ said Mr Pugh. ‘This government has changed the rules to allow the burning of native forests for electricity, changed the rules to increase land clearing, and recently changed the logging rules for State Forests and private forests to halve the number of trees that need to be retained, while zoning 140,000 hectares of public coastal forests from Grafton to Taree for clearfelling’.
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Fossil fools buy seats A Vaccine Damages Payment Scheme is needed at leadership table T ‘Australia has never had Conspiracy theories abound these days. Most of them are feeble balloons that can be popped with one or two sharp facts, but a few contain some truth. As the saying goes, even a broken clock is right twice a day. My conspiracy theory is the Morrison government’s commitment to fossil fuel. The new chair of the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee, which is responsible for ensuring the integrity of projects that get climate funding, is David Byers, whose resume includes the Minerals Council of Australia, BHP, and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association. Joining him on the committee is Dr Brian Fisher, an economist whose wildly overestimated costs of alternative energy have been uncritically promoted by the Murdoch press. These are not the only committee members from the fossil fuel industry, and it would appear that the government is preparing the ground for granting the industry more climate funding. Public coal-fondling may be out of fashion, but Morrison remains committed to the interests of corporations whose activities are literally burning up our future. This is because those corporations give substantial financial support to political parties. The reason they do so is not rocket science. If your industry pollutes the environment by, say, poisoning aquifers and emitting carbon dioxide, it is likely to collide with regulations established to control such behaviour. The regulations cost you money, but for a fraction of that lost profit you can buy a corrupt government and write your own industry-friendly regulations. The dirtier and more dangerous your business is, the more you need to spend to get the political result you want. Hence, it is executives from the very worst companies who become the dining companions and puppet masters of government ministers. Journalist George Monbiot has dubbed this process the ‘Pollution Paradox’: if you let business fund politics, what you get is the very worst of business funding the very worst of politics. It is not just fossil fuel companies that have the regulatory itch. Bankers don’t like having their prey protected by red tape. Developers don’t like planning laws. Employers could do without a workplace code. Media barons have particular influence over the governments that are supposed to regulate them, not just in donations but in news manipulation. And all of these funders of political parties hate paying tax and have persuaded most governments to agree with them. But only in the most damaging of all industries, fossil fuel extraction, has the identification of corporations with government become so great that our National Covid Coordination Commission, designed to mend the economy, is stacked with shills from gas companies, and the committee to check that funds to reduce carbon emissions are properly spent is chaired by a fossil fuel careerist. Outlawing business donations to political parties would be the single most effective way to reform our system of government. David Lovejoy, Echo co-founder News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au
his will be the year of the jab. And in from Byron Shire, that poses some interesting questions. You only have to mention the word ‘Mullumbimby’ in passing and strangers will grab you by the arm and ask, ‘are you pro-vax or anti-vax?’ Such a divisive question, when the truth is that most of us are simply vax cautious – and why not? Even the most ardent advocates for vaccination are secretly, smugly, silently relieved that we have delayed our coronavirus jabs until after the great mass experiment on our guinea-pig cousins across the seas. Thank you, Donald and Boris. I’m more concerned about the compensation scheme in Australia for adverse reactions to vaccinations. There are 25 countries that have such schemes – mostly government funded with clawback from the pharmaceutical industry. None are perfect, but the key feature is that they do not require an applicant to prove fault or negligence by the manufacturer or the medical system – they just need to show that it is ‘more likely than not’ that the injury or illness was caused by the vaccine. Germany started its scheme in 1961, and now a variety of schemes exist including in the UK, New Zealand, United States, Canada, Europe and Japan. Even China, Russia, Nepal, Vietnam and Thailand have joined the party. The benefits of course are primarily for those who suffer an adverse reaction. On a lazy Sunday, look up the United States Court of Special Claims, which makes for riveting reading as to the scope and reasoning of the judges. Interestingly, there are no judgments accepting the link between vaccination and autism. Nevertheless, this court has dealt with more than 20,000 claims since inception in the 1980s and has ordered more than $3 billion in compensation. In the USA, a vaccine is the presumed cause of an adverse medical condition if the timing and diagnosis matches up with pre-published criteria listed in medically and judicially determined tables. So, if a person develops chronic arthritis between seven and 42 days of receiving a rubella vaccination, and they didn’t have it before, then the court moves directly to determining the size of the award.
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However, the benefit I’m most excited about seeps down into the public debate. No longer is there this absurd ritualistic dance that starts with one side saying vaccines are safe and the other saying that vaccines are dangerous. There is a societal recognition that there is no such thing as totally safe, and that a percentage of the vaccinated will suffer serious adverse reactions that can have life-long implications. Not only that, but those who do suffer as a result will be looked after financially by the state so that, as the argument goes, overall benefits from herd immunity occur as a result of compliance. To use a strained comparison, as a coroner I saw cases where people genuinely died as a result of wearing a seatbelt. However, many more lives are no doubt saved by wearing a seatbelt. Hence the law reflects this with penalties for those who fail to comply. And it is really interesting to see how the compensation countries are dealing with COVID-19 vaccines. In the United Kingdom, the government has included all COVID-19 vaccines in their Vaccine Damages Payment Scheme. For severe reactions causing disability, a payment of up to £120,000 is available. In the USA there are two schemes, and both have been amended to include coronavirus vaccinations. Australia, on the other hand, has never had a vaccine compensation program despite calls from the medical profession. Instead, the government has just recently granted immunity from civil or criminal liability to COVID-19 vaccine companies and providers, and left those who may have adverse reactions with no compensation scheme other than individual and realistically inaccessible and inequitable access
to the courts. And that leads to silly statements about the vaccines being ‘safe’ and using carrots and sticks to encourage compliance. It cements the vax, anti-vax dichotomy. It would appear that the powers that be have not entertained the suggestion that the introduction of such a sensible scheme might even build confidence in the vaccination program and increase compliance. I have even drafted a speech for Scotty From Marketing – ‘My fellow Australians, we are proud to announce Australia’s first vaccine compensation program, introduced as part the antipandemic measures’. ‘My government accepts that there will be some rare and serious adverse impacts from a mass vaccination program. These vaccines are new and rushed, so of course there are risks. But we have made the calculation that the benefits outweigh the costs. ‘That has been the evidence so far from the United Kingdom and United States. However, if you do suffer illness or injury as a result of the vaccine, we will look after you. ‘You won’t have to prove negligence or fault, any legal costs will be covered, and you will not be out of pocket. ‘We want to ensure saturation vaccination levels, and we accept that herd immunity will have a cost for some unfortunate individuals. ‘This will be a team effort, and like all great endeavours – the starting point is looking after the inevitable casualties’. So, next time someone asks if you are pro or anti-vax, tell them you are pro-vaccine compensation. Like the doctors. Q Retired magistrate David Heilpern is the author of several law-related books, journal articles and reported judgments. He was the youngest magistrate in Australia, when appointed in 1998.
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Letters Endangered market We’re in danger of losing the charming monthly Mullum Market. Please don’t let this happen. It’s such a treasure. It’s been operating for 30 years beside the Heritage Museum (in Myokum Street). This building was the original Mullumbimby Post Office that was moved to that site when the new post office was built. The market operates on the third Saturday of every month and gives stall holders the opportunity to sell beautiful handmade creations of all kinds, plants, succulents, their unwanted bricabrac, clothing, jewellery etc. The food is fabulous and you can eat Thai, Japanese, Indian and more, or sample the excellent coffees and cakes while you enjoy some of the best local music around. Dead Set was the band playing at the last market, to a very appreciative audience. A bunch of very experienced musicians playing a variety of musical genres including Cajun and New Orleans that never fails to brush the cobwebs off the mojo in these troubled times. A lot of people don’t know about this market, perhaps because the Farmers Markets are incredibly popular – and no wonder. But this market
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Lower the voting age It was sad, yet heartening (somehow), to read last week’s article from Adel Pheloung, together with the quotes of her peers. As a fulltime secondary school teacher and now casual teacher it has not been infrequent, for years, to have discussions with young people and to hear their concerns about the future, and then I finally woke up; they need to be able to vote!
I frequently hear from ‘older’ young people who make comments that, more or less, blame the establishment of baby boomers for the state of the world ‘and nothing will change until they die off,’ etc. It’s a waste of time trying to argue against that, however, it’s obviously not just older Australians who are endlessly distracted, exhausted, or disempowered and opiated by junk media, junk environmental leadership of the major parties, and the corporate interests of endless slippery political promises, or who seem unable to initiate significant change. The voting age needs to
At what point do we say ‘Terrorism?’ At what point do we say ‘Political intimidation demands justice?’. To my surprise, people have been saying ‘Aren’t you afraid?’. What on Earth is going on? To recap, I wrote a letter – once, after four years – pointing out what appear to be dodgy planning decisions. Out of the blue, I then copped a council inspection based on an ‘anonymous’ tip that I had performed works without a development application (DA) relating to a spa. As I had not started work, an impromptu ‘fishing expedition’ was carried out, ▶ Continued on next page
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Letters ▶ Continued from page 9 which found zero illegal works. Nonetheless, Council staff – either from incompetence or… what? – progressed legal action against me. They halted when The Echo published, in a letter, my quotation from the legislation which demonstrated staff were either a) ignorant of the very legislation they are meant to enforce, or b) ignoring the rule of law to dishonestly intimidate a citizen for… what possible purpose? Why would anyone try to slam a retired nobody like me for writing a letter? How did we get to a situation where people are quietly telling me they are afraid to speak out. In Australia! In Byron Shire! This cannot continue. The following will now happen: I will pursue whoever ordered the intimidation. I will require legal redress. That is what living in Australia means. And since we know ‘they’ do in fact read The Echo, and, amazingly, the letters of retired musicians, here is a note to them: have a good hard look at yourselves. Now. Matthew Hartley Byron Bay
Conspiracy and pubs Regarding my article Conspiracy in the Pub becomes talking point (Echo, 20 January). How can we avoid falling foul of the growing tsunami of psychologically-weaponised disinformation, without
For North Coast news online visit resorting to censorship and de-platforming? I value and celebrate our community, The Echo, and those debating this critical challenge of our age, whatever their viewpoints – contributing to solutions grounded in truth, compassion, justice and sustainability. In my article the diagnosis of ‘malignant narcissist’ was quoted from The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control, by exmoonie, Steven Hassan. It is not a moral judgment. The Echo online provides further article citations. Also a correction: Propaganda, not Engineering Consent, was published in 1928, thanks Jason! Art Burroughs Mullumbimby
A window of trust Wholeheartedly agree with Dave Rastovich’s spot-on letter regarding the value and benefit of The Echo, that it is a ‘trusted window’ (Letters, 20 January). Since 1992 I have looked to this community paper as a crucial space for intelligent critique, humour, compassion, agency, analysis, and sanity – an antidote to the nasty noise of the often taken-for-granted bellicose and paranoid culture that more than often than not dominates our lives. Last week’s bracing editorial about the 2021 Human Rights Watch World Report
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regarding Australia’s failure on human rights is a good example of how vital The Echo is as a community news resource. Noting a major human rights failure, Aslan Shand points to ‘the unconscionable destruction and desecration’ of Indigenous cultural heritage. It made me ask, how else can it be explained that the oldest human art the world has known, created over 46,000 years ago in Juukan Gorge, WA (more than 44,000 years before the Bamiyan Buddhas) can be destroyed by Rio Tinto with complete impunity? I would like to thank The Echo and its team of journalists; for bearing witness to all that is shocking, ironic, unsettling, questionable, complex, daft, funny, as well as uplifting in the weekly columns and editorials. Calling to account is an essential and dignified feature of The Echo, whether it is doing so of the government, whacky claims made in pub talks, corporate greed hatched in Sydney offices, nasty political campaigns, or of wicked media giants. The Echo has done, and continues to do, a much-needed job. Baden Offord Ocean Shores
Nature’s revenge Regarding Ballina Council’s warnings of tidal flooding in various streets in the Ballina Shire (Echo online,12 January). For several decades we have been trying to stop Ballina Shire Council filling in all wetlands and swamps around Ballina Island. A drive around Ballina town will show all the areas ‘reclaimed’ from swamp and wetlands. The following are a few – Banyanda Estate, Harvey Norman near the airport, the industrial land near the airport, INXS area, housing estate near Aldi, caravan parks of West
Ballina, Over 55s estate near Bunnings – all on lowlands. The new development proposed for the old Ferryboat Motel site on Burns Point Ferry Road for up to 400 manufactured homes is a prime example of existing flood area. Entry into the motel was considered hazardous after heavy rain and king tides – just observe the flooding in the school near Bunnings, water has been an ongoing problem there for years. The Ballina bypass was filled in wetlands, and engineering failed to build the Alstonville Road at Uralba high enough to stop flooding from king tides and heavy rain. Another case was the Ballina Tip fiasco several years ago with warnings and fines of $40,000 from the EPA resulting in $6–$8 million to be paid to cart rubbish to Queensland at ratepayers’ expense. Regarding this, Council staff stated, words to the effect of ‘we now have a great tip’. The recent heavy rain on the Alstonville Plateau (132mm 30 December, 2020; 41mm 7 January, 2021; 39mm 8 January 2021) resulted in a polluted neighbouring dam to overflow (again) through our property, down to Marom Creek Weir. The EPA contacted Council but they stated, words to the effect, ‘we won’t waste resources going out to inspect Quicks’. Some staff and councillors have been in their jobs far too long. Clive Quick Rous
A sign of the time Tweed Water Alliance (TWA) wants their sign back. The TWA sign on the eastern approach to Uki was vandalised on December 19, 2020 then stolen on or about 9 January, 2021. The old sign – the original we put up to notify people of the 99 per cent community opposition
to water extraction for bottling – is in its place now. On the basis of one complaint to Council we had to change the original sign to the one that has been stolen. Fair enough, that’s how political and environmental struggles work. We clearly made someone uncomfortable. But our view is that if you have to resort to illegal, if not criminal, activity to make your point, you haven’t got anything left. TWA’s grassroots campaign is based on meticulous research, ethical lobbying, and a solid community desire to protect our groundwater. A fence on a property at Kunghur was vandalised some time ago, the culprits hanging our stolen ‘Stop Water Mining’ signs on it in a clumsy attempt to blame us. Our members and supporters repaired the fence, quietly, at our own expense. It was the honourable thing to do. It appears clear some of the supporters of the bottled water industry do not share those ethics. We have made a formal police complaint. We are asking our community for information on our sign. We are sure you find trespass, vandalism, and theft as abhorrent as we do. Please send any relevant information to info@tweedwateralliance.org. Pat Miller Tweed Water Alliance
No respect Once again it’s that time of the year where we are meant to celebrate Australia day on 26 January. The day Captain Cook landed in Botany Bay, and the deaths and trauma started for the Indigenous people of this continent, where they had lived for over 60 000 years. Cook declared this land as terra nullius (Latin for ‘land belonging to no one’), because the Aborigines were classified under flora and fauna.
In 1808 NSW celebrated on 26 January ‘First Landing Day’ or ‘Foundation Day’. The first ever official national Australia Day was on the 30 July, 1915 to raise funds for the first World War. I can see the logic of this day to bring all the different migrants together under the Australian banner, but please not on the day when someone stole the land, and killed and enslaved the original owners of this continent. It’s 2021 and we still have not understood what this date means for Aboriginal Australia? Just a few facts: In October 1987 the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody started, it finished in 1991 with over 330 recommendations. I wonder why only a few of them have been implemented, when most of them are still relevant today? Between 1991 and June 2020 there were at least 437 Indigenous deaths in custody. Don’t ask how many humans went to court for the deaths! From the late 1800s until 1970 Aboriginal workers were, for all intents and purposes, enslaved. Mr Morrison, learn the history of the country you are selling, oops, being the prime minister of! ‘They were denied access to their wages which in many cases were simply stolen by corrupt officials and employers. This locked them into a cycle of poverty. Governments and churches have made it difficult to access records and there is a general reluctance to pay the monies withheld’ (www. creativespirits.info). Come on Australians, we can do a lot better, let’s show some respect and change the date. I will celebrate the survival of the oldest human culture on the planet on this day. Chibo Mertineit Lillian Rock
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As the rail trail hems in Byron Shire from every side – is it rail or trail? David Lisle’s article ‘A short history of our rail corridor debate’ (Echo ǨǪ `ëŕƖëſƷȏ IJëƆ ĈĕſƐëĶŕōƷ ćſşƖīIJƐ şƖƐ şżĶŕĶşŕƆ ĪſşŔ ćşƐIJ ƆĶĎĕƆ şĪ ƐIJĕ ƐſëĈŊƆȂ Q David Lisle’s article
summed up succinctly and accurately the compelling case for a rail trail, the lack of a case for ‘bringing the train back’ and the absurdity of the ‘multimodal fantasies’ for the disused rail corridor. Byron Council is in danger of becoming a laughing stock, both locally and nationally, because of its dithering and intransigence. Three other councils have got behind the project with the result that eventually Byron Shire will have a rail trail approaching from both directions, with a dead zone in the middle, while they fantasise about multimodal wizardry. The rail trail, when completed, with or without Byron, will be one of the best in the world and will attract different kinds of tourists, as well as being a transport option for locals. It will open up the hinterland areas and spread the tourist dollar more widely. It will also provide a spine from which other walking/cycling trails can radiate. With the popularity of e-bikes now more people will have it available to them. It is a winner on every level and Byron Council would be very foolish not to rethink its position, jump on board with the other councils, and back this fabulous project. There are only two options: a rail trail or nothing. Neil McKenzie Bangalow Q The ‘short history of
the rail corridor debate’ is better termed a history
of the rail trail lobby (RTL) along with the same myths and inaccuracies that have underpinned its determination for a single use corridor rather than the community preferred multi-use corridor, rails with trails. As always the RTL reduce the community’s campaign for trains on our tracks to ‘nostalgia and symbolism’ as the ‘paramount concern’. The statement that it was ‘never really about… public transport’ is gobsmacking. Our community was not ‘slow to act’ to the closure of the line. For over a decade prior to closure there were ongoing calls for local services on the line. Services that were all about addressing the deficit of public transport. A deficit that is growing every day along with the gridlock on our roads. Yes there was symbolism in the last train. Neglect of community. Neglect of existing rail infrastructure located in a high growth corridor where even the Federal government was forecasting the traffic gridlock we are now experiencing. It was the rail and its potential for local commuter services, not the train, as the RTL insist. The former being a most inconvenient truth for those that would remove our tracks. This myth has allowed the RTL to give credibility to the National Party’s attempted sleight of hand, by way of the 2012 rail study, that effectively was about the train and not local services for our community. The
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same National Party MPs who gave into coalition demands to slap down community expectations for rail and better public transport. Remember the Nationals had previously campaigned for commuter services on the line, then reneged once in office. Is it any wonder that they subsequently lost the seat of Ballina? The Multi Use Rail Corridor Study (MURC) demonstrates that the line is in far better shape than the RTL like to propagandise. The line is capable of operating rail services for substantially less than the scary amounts that the RTL throw around. That is, rail vehicles that are lighter, even lighter than the existing solar train. Rail vehicles that can easily move from rail to road with the potential to provide on-demand public transport that is faster than gridlocked traffic. The MURC model is for rail with trails for bicycles and pedestrians. So why are the RTL persisting in their push for a rail trail only? Go ask the National Party. Cr Basil Cameron Goonengerry Q It was good to read David
Lisle’s comprehensive and reasoned discussion of the history of the Casino to Murwillumbah rail corridor. He highlighted the widespread economic development (jobs) that a rail trail would bring and its use as a green transport alternative. I support his analysis that Byron Council runs the risk of ridicule as it spends our sparse ratepayer funds on yet further useless studies to try to justify a rail service. How odd will it seem when the walking/cycling trail goes from Casino to Bangalow and Murwillumbah to Billinudgel, and people in Byron Bay need to drive their car to access the trail? I hope this is the start of more sensible discussions about the best use of the rail corridor Geoff Meers Suffolk Park Q Thank you to the wonder-
ful history of our rail corridor debate by David Lisle. David summarised events over the past seven years perfectly. The rail trail project has continued to gain momentum each year, but unfortunately the Byron Shire has refused to acknowledge the benefits of a stand-alone rail trail and persists in pursuing
a fairy tale dream of having a tourist train and a rail trail. This, in spite of the fact that no funding is forthcoming. The Tweed Council has started clearing the line from Crabbes Creek to Murwillumbah, Richmond Valley Council has had its Master Plan approved and Lismore Council are meeting to discuss grant funding options. Of course the rail trail will need Byron to come on board to make it a world class rail trail. Their standard line, ‘the community want a train’, just doesn’t stack up. Most people like trains, but in the event that no train is forthcoming, surely the rail trail is a better option than nothing! If perfection is not possible, a compromise must be considered. After speaking with hundreds of market goers in Bangalow over the last few months, we saw no evidence that people wanted a train or nothing. Ninetynine per cent appeared to be frustrated by the fact that we still don’t have a rail trail! Most people also agreed that the train was not going to come back on the Casino to Murwillumbah corridor. Come on Byron, stop stalling! Marie Lawton Byron Bay Q David Lisle’s opinion piece on the rail corridor is a good summary of the long history of our efforts to try to open the disused former rail corridor for recreation and tourism. I would add that, like every other transport study in the region that was open to alternatives, the recent draft Byron Shire transport strategy concluded that a rail service was not the best way to meet the public transport needs of the Shire, and it recommended putting in place more regular buses. The draft study also includes the advice from Transport for NSW that the government will not fund the Shire’s plans to reactivate the rail corridor with a shuttle rail. The Byron Council is still trying to pursue its rail plans, but it has not come forward with any ‘strategy partner’ to fund it. Further, the draft transport plan did not envisage any role for rail over the ten year life of the strategy, so it’s safe to conclude there is no identified funding source. The Shire’s very consultative process with the community, to develop its
PAMP and Bike Plan, resulted in a cycling and walking path along the corridor being placed as Priority A in the Bike Plan. While the government will not fund its rail plans, the Tweed experience shows the Byron Shire would have little trouble getting funding to develop a design and business case for a path along the corridor, and it would again be likely to attract funding to construct it. Such a study could identify where it is feasible to build the path beside the rails as many in the Shire would prefer. I encourage the Byron Shire community to urge their Council to pursue the path they identified as a priority. Peter Hatfield Cumbalum Q At 82 years of age, I reckon that I’ve cycled several thousand kilometres in my lifetime. I ride regularly with a group of Byron seniors. I have also enjoyed riding on rail trails in Victoria, and overseas in Germany, Austria, Portugal, Belgium, Holland and New Zealand. Riding the Goldfields Rail Trail in the South Island of New Zealand I spoke with owners of various retail outlets, cafes, restaurants, bike shops, B&Bs and pubs. I asked what the Rail Trail meant to their local economy. They were full of pride and answered that it had contributed an additional $40 million per annum to their region – $40M! Schools that had closed – as parents had moved their children as local jobs dried up – were reopening. There was a real sense of an old community spirit being reinvigorated in the small towns we cycled through. Rail trails (cycling and walking) are good for the local economy and a wonderful way to reengage a community livelihood – we need more of them. Gordon Hayes East Ballina Q Never in my recollection, has there been such honesty and accuracy regarding the realities of our beleaguered disused rail corridor, as was published in The Echo in the article by David Lisle on the history of our rail corridor. Such honesty and accuracy, in easily digested form, is precisely what I used to expect from Greens policy foundations. But alas, it’s the Greens naïve perception of
‘public transport’, which is fundamental to the laggard and seemingly endless pursuit of the nonsensical perfection of reinstating a near useless, unworkable, and exorbitantly expensive rail service on our languishing corridor. The Rail Trail, now successfully working its way towards public benefit fruition, from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek, and Casino to Bentley, and likely through to Eltham too, are shining examples of council responsibilities on display, from Tweed, Richmond Valley and Lismore councils’ fortitudes and foresights. Alas, this fortitude and foresight is yet to be seen from the Byron Shire Council, on this issue. Tim Shanasy Byron Bay Q David Lisle’s article is full of personal assumptions, rumours, guestimates, and lacks any research or accuracy. There’s no comparison between the slow, once a day XPT train service and a light commuter train service providing public transport for locals and six million tourists.* They are very different, as are the costs and benefits. The claim that the community was slow to react to the Casino to Murwillumbah (C-M) branch line’s closure is contrary to all the evidence. Submissions to the Legislative Council Inquiry in 2004 by Don Page MP stated that ‘[T]here is a genuine feeling of betrayal and anger in the community and I want to emphasise that this feeling... is across the region. Thomas George stated, ‘[T]he feeling about the loss of this rail service is unprecedented during my term in parliament.’ They were referring to numerous large meetings, thousands of signatures on petitions and mass rallies on every North Coast train station. *Tourism Research Australia. Louise Doran Ocean Shores
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viewed, with a sense of wonder, Council’s offer to provide public input on major changes to Seven Mile Beach Road as the gateway to various beaches in the Broken Head Nature Reserve. The latest Byron Shire Council (BSC) habit of concocting superficial attempts at public interface through submissions, while not covering all the issues involved, is a worrying trend. When I have been outspoken, I have been maligned as just another ‘self-interested landowner’. I would accept ‘persistent complainant’. Some local history may be in order. Since the early ’80s, Broken Head Nature Reserve has been called the Crown Jewel of the North Coast. We stopped government sale of the caravan park site, now in Arakwal hands. We obstructed the private Cape Byron International Academy at Seven Mile Beach. They had two dolphins diving out of a book as a logo, and a dodgy educational zoning to get around restrictions on residential mass development. They
claimed they wanted to provide student accommodation with world class ocean views to facilitate study, and use the nearby beach and Broken Head Nature Reserve for ‘field work’. Those of us in the Broken Head Protection Committee publicly threatened to paddle out and disrupt an international professional surfing contest at Lennox Head sponsored by the Academy proponents. The contest was cancelled. Demonstrations at Lismore campus and at Seven Mile by robe-and-mortarboard clad students, together with Fast Buck$ and the Wallum Froglet, saw them off. We exposed a South Pacific educational books scam in the process. Focusing on the Broken Head north end, I crashed an exclusive Gold Coast auction of the Taylors Estate and declared that bidders would be purchasing an environmental, political and land rights issue, not just property. Not one bid was entered. Currently fuelled by Facebook, commercial interests, COVID-19 and locals with an inflated sense
Traffic and parking along Seven Mile Beach Road has been a significant problem for many years as the popularity of the region has increased. Photo supplied of self-entitlement, this area, reflecting the pressures on all coastal reserves, is being trashed.
Simplistic approach to complex situation BSC rangers do a great job within the confines of staff numbers and hours they can work. National Parks rangers
are rarely to be seen. Police are flat out with priority matters. Residents have had many meetings with staff and elected councillors, with little success. In a seeming breakthrough, BSC has farmed out to consultants a request for public input in the form of a questionnaire; mind-numbingly simplistic
and seemingly giving equal weight to casual users as to those people who have been working to protect the area for decades, including leading scientists. They want comment on road parking, but do not even acknowledge that current parking at Seven Mile Beach is on private land. The document mixes up Broken Head Reserve Road and Broken Head Reserve regarding parking options, although these sites are six kilometres apart. The questionnaire gives three options: 1. Leave it as it is. (While it continues to achieve iconic status in media and alcohol advertising.) 2. Tarring to Kings Beach car park and later tarring the entire road. 3. Tar parking areas only to formalise parking.
A comprehensive plan needed What happened to an overall functioning traffic calming plan? How will dangerous driving be controlled? Will strict speed safety limits be enforced? How will revenue be effectively raised to
enhance ecological protection? How can people, and particularly children, walk and cycle safely on this soonto-be sealed and increasingly busy road? The first stage was due to be completed prior to Christmas. There is an unbalanced relationship between staff, councillors, and the public. Limited solutions are offered. Alternative strategies are barely tolerated, and councillors, leaving it to seemingly disinterested staff, defend them as the only source of information acceptable. Wholesale tarring, without a supportive plan and clever infrastructure options, will constitute an unmitigated assault on this precious environment. This could set a precedent for all coastal reserves. Once such free access sealing design is set in place it may subvert any more sustainable designs in the future. The Management Survey is available on the Your Say Byron Shire website until 15 February. Despite its shortcomings, please participate. Q Ian Cohen is a former NSW Greens MLC.
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Dodgy thinking only serves to prop up the powerful certain vested interests operate. We’re right to dig around, to ask questions. We should remain sceptical of official claims. The problem, however, with many of today’s conspiracy watchers (whose motives are often commendable), is that they have, perhaps inadvertently, contributed to what is now an epistemological crisis – a crisis in and of knowledge itself.
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ack in the eighties, Noam Chomsky took a few deep breaths and headed for Davos, an annual conference organised by the World Economic Forum. Diligent as always, Chomsky read the relevant documents, listened to various discussions, and probably eavesdropped on conversations. Ultimately, he found that the proceedings were, yes, focused on promoting the interests of global capital, but overall, the event was simply ‘boring’. There were no sinister plots being concocted in dark corners by ageing white men. There was no need: the agenda was clear and present. There’s no doubt, as we well know, that corporations are in cahoots with government, the media, bankers, academics and other key members of ‘the establishment’. Together they have presided over the neoliberal takeover of western economies through financialised regimes, trade treaties, the dismantling of organised labour, and the rest. The end result is a massive transfer of wealth from the lower echelons to the already rich. Consequently, as noted by French economist John Piketty, economic inequality is rampant, similar to levels a century ago. If there has been a conspiracy around such grotesque wealth differentials, it occurred at the Mont Pelerin conference in 1947, when Austrian economist Friedrich Hayek, along with 38 other liberal luminaries, charted a course for the neoliberal takeover of western societies via a raft of ‘economic reforms’ and social enculturation. Fast forward to the mid-1970s and we see the beginnings of a new hegemonic order.
CHESS by Ian Rogers Colombian legend Grandmaster Gildardo Garcia, aged 66, has sadly become the first GM to die of COVID. Garcia dreamed of becoming a chess professional from a young age, even though such a career was considered impossible for a Colombian. When he completed high school in Medellin, Garcia turned pro and started travelling. Cost considerations meant Garcia competed primarily in the Americas but he also took part in major events from London to Reykjavik, and was a surprise invitation for the elite Wijk aan Zee tournament in 1979. In a career spanning five decades, Garcia represented Colombia at 11 Chess Olympiads between 1976 and 2006, and also won 10 Colombian championships. His take-no-prisoners style led to some heavy defeats but also claimed plenty of top scalps, though many of those games are not in databases as they were played in US open tournaments. Garcia’s victims included Tony Miles and Walter Browne (both multiple times) as well as Judit
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The joy of a ĈſĕĎĶćōĕȞƆşƖſĈĕ The story of ‘free market’ ascendency has been brilliantly told by New Yorker journalist Jane Mayer in her book Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right. Mayer’s account relies on meticulously documented, verifiable and credible sources that offer a compelling, entirely persuasive account of the rise of neoliberal capitalism. Mayer does not rely on intuition, guesswork, speculation, or stuff that’s simply made up. She doesn’t join spurious dots, or consult selfcredentialed oracles. This is not the case with many of the views being expressed on today’s supposedly ‘independent’ news sites. Often their views are based on unsubstantiated and illfounded claims, which end up raising more questions than answers. Definitive answers are strangely elusive, while assumptions run riot. These days, I’m happy to report, we have credible fact checkers who go through conspiracy claims with great precision, checking for pseudoscience, factual errors, distortions, unverified claims and unfounded assumptions. None of this, however, is likely to prevent
Polgar (and this writer at the Malta Olympiad in 1980). In late 2020 Garcia returned to Colombia from his home in Florida but almost immediately found himself in hospital in Medellin, and on January 15, after weeks in intensive care, Garcia succumbed to the virus. The following game has been described as Garcia’s Immortal, the Colombian destroying the Australian-born, 6-time US Champion in spectacular style. US Open Jacksonville 1990 White: G Garcia Black: W Browne Opening: Sicilian Defence 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Bg5 e6 7.f4 Be7 8.Qf3 Qc7 9.00-0 Nbd7 10.Be2!? A sharp variation which Paul Keres had tried without success but which Garcia made his own. 10...b5 11.Bxf6 Nxf6 12.e5 Bb7 13.exf6! Bxf3 14.Bxf3 Bxf6 15.Bxa8 d5 16.Bc6+! Previously White had rushed with 16.Bxd5. 16...Ke7 17.Rhe1! Qxf4+ 18.Kb1 At first sight Black’s pawns form an impenetrable barrier, but Garcia is prepared to offer more material to break through. 18... Kd6 19.Bxd5!! exd5 19...Bxd4 loses to 20.Bf3 e5 21.Ne2 and 22.c3. 20.Nxd5! Qg5 21.Nxf6 Qxf6 22.Nxb5+ Kc5 23.Rd6! Qf5 24.g4! Qf4? Now Browne’s king is hunted down. The last chance lay in 24...axb5, leading to an unpleasant rook endgame. 25.Red1! Qe4 26.Nc3! Qf4 27.R1d5+ Kc4 28.Rc6+ 1-0
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the further spread of wild and whacky theories, not as long as we have the murky world of social media.
Corruption undermines trust So why has all this occurred and what are the consequences? Conspiracy theories have been around forever but their current manifestation can be traced to the understandable distrust of power sown by umpteen exposures of corporate crimes, government secrecy, and media silence and cover-ups. The Vietnam war, Watergate, the invasion of Iraq, and nearer to home, the bugging of East Timor cabinet meetings, the exposure of government secrets and information blockages (recently evidenced in the refusal of the federal government to approve the vast majority of freedom of information requests) have all contributed to public mistrust. Political corruption and malfeasance too, and the failure to act on promises, however vague, have also added to public disenchantment. These, and many other revelations, have rightly highlighted the secretive and often corrupt nature of power, and how
Transition In response to Geraldine Crumpton’s letter (20 January), Byron Shire’s North Coast Climate Action Group formed one of the first transition towns in Australia (search: Transition Byron Shire) in 2009. Transition Byron Shire brought the work of Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) into the Shire and that resulted in a partnership of BZE with Byron Shire Council. That eventually resulted in the formation of Zero Emissions Byron (ZEB) (zerobyron.org) in 2015 and the Shire’s goal of zero net emissions by 2025. ZEB is making significant progress in solar energy, promotion of electric vehicles, tree planting, and waste composting, but there is much more to be
Making an informed choice Increasingly, many of us simply don’t know what to think, or who to believe. The assault on ‘expert opinion’ and doubts over ‘mainstream’ media coverage have compounded this problem. We don’t seem to have the rules in place to make a fully informed and considered judgement. We’re rudderless. Reason and truth have been obliterated. Critical thinking has been replaced by guesswork, innuendo, baseless assertions, and wild conjecture. Some commentators trace this back to postmodern relativism: the proposition that there is no such thing as ‘Truth’, only multiple and competing realities, or alternative facts!
Era of the unhinged demagogues? But there’s a deeper problem here. Neoliberalism has ushered in an ‘epidemic’ of social disconnection. We are, say George Monbiot, Johan Hari and Hugh Mackay, more isolated, lonely and anxious than ever before. This opens the door for totalitarianism and unhinged demagogues. They prey on the disaffected. As Hannah Arendt pointed out in The Origins of Totalitarianism, social
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Drum diddly dum Jason Van Tol needs to focus on the issue (Letters, 20 January). What social compass carries with it an entitlement to inflict the noise impact of a drumming circle on such an extensive area in Brunswick Heads for hours upon end? Why now, and not before, do we have signage stating that ‘events’ must be licensed by Reflections? It’s a response to the volume of complaints! Why did the drummers ignore the requirements when holding an ‘event’ on
disconnection is the enabler of nationalistic ideologies that foster a sense of victimhood and hatred of the Other. The singling out of an ‘enemy’ unites the isolated in a common cause. This happens among the political right and left. Social media is a ceaseless, generous provider. Sure, this portal has invited us to explore and debate, but it has also given rise to many florid theories and dangerous alliances.
Confronting the ſĕëōȞƐIJſĕëƐƆ According to Lydia Khalil at the Lowy Institute, and Deakin academic, Joshua Roose, ‘extremism exploits the trust deficit’. A few fringe voices are easily amplified by social media. Hey presto: Christchurch, hate crimes, the attack on the US Capitol, festering climate denialism, misinformation on the pandemic, and the general bickering and rancour that passes for debate, etc. But at a time of intersecting mega-crises, when we need global justice movements to confront the threats before us – the climate emergency, destruction of biodiversity, social and economic inequality, the erosion of democracy etc – we instead sink into the mire of boutique theorising that turns people in on themselves, in effect granting even more power to the already powerful. A blistering irony, indeed. Divided we fall. What we need now is a return to some sense of reason in the pursuit of common ground and the common good. It’s time, I think, to stand back, take stock and consider how we can contribute meaningfully to an agenda for collective change. First though, we need to talk about the origins and effects of the knowledge crisis…
3 January in full knowledge that it would induce a crowd? What COVID restrictions did this event or previous events adhere to? Given both the publicity about the signage and where it’s sited, it would be difficult if not implausible to argue, ‘I/we did not know’ as a defence. So, why wouldn’t the drummers’ behaviour not trigger the warned of enforcement of being shut down? Moving to the area in front of the surf club on subsequent Sundays is still locating this ‘event’ on Crown Land, for which a licence is required. Why has the drumming circle been moved on several times, what does this signal? It would be remiss of me not to challenge any attempt
to ‘sell’ or mythologise that this is a ‘valued’ community event or has ‘traditional’ standing. There hasn’t been any drumming circle to my knowledge in Brunswick for the last 30+ years. To claim an alleged ‘community value’ and to satisfy the notion of ‘traditional’ it has to be supported with evidence of continuity. Where is the evidence for either? Furthermore, just to advise the drummers; Torakina Park was only engineered into existence in the 1960s and there are extensive areas of the foreshores in Brunswick that have been created by infill, a fact that long-term senior locals and history can attest too. Patricia Warren Brunswick Heads
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Discussion points or a platform of power – a matter of opinion Q Conspiracy theories have become a cause célèbre here in the Byron Shire and, indeed, around the globe (or the flat disc if you’re so inclined). While differences of opinion should be encouraged, and challenging official narratives is part of this area’s proud history, this current movement seems worryingly problematic. We appear to be no longer debating policies and principles and the things that really matter to our community. Instead, we’re encountering a fast-growing cult, focused on arguing for an altogether alternate reality. And it’s a reality occupied by people whose methods for arriving at anything approximating the truth seem to pre-date the Age of Reason that began some 300 years ago. We can argue that people are entitled to their views, and we rightfully should be
Purchasing police The Echo’s superb investigative journalism revealing that Reflections paid the police to shut down the drum circle (20 January) raises a number of serious questions, as well as the hair on the back of my neck. Has this been done before? If so, where, when, and for what reasons? If not, what precedent does it set for a User Pays principle of buying the state’s forces? How much does it cost to have the police shut down ‘an event’? Where exactly does the money go and how is it used? What private analogues exist to this practice and how do they link up with the public police force? Where does the responsibility lie for police resources used to shut down a peaceful event when they could have been deployed elsewhere at the same time for fighting real crimes? Suppose someone were murdered while the police were busy making money to use their force to terminate a fun and peaceful ‘event’ while the murder could have been stopped otherwise? All of these and many other questions deserve to be answered in the full light of careful public scrutiny. Jason van Tol Myocum
Death by phone? To the irresponsible person who was looking at her phone whilst driving on Myocum Road on 21 January,
suspicious of governments and corporations and the like, yet we also have cause to question if and how these two competing realities can coexist. I mean, if a group of people wake up one day and decide to believe that the humble STOP sign no longer means ‘stop’, regardless of which side of the argument you’re on, surely we’ll all just end up colliding out there on the roads? Lucas Wright Billinudgel Q Hold the tar ‘n’ feathers!
First of all may we point out that Turning Point Talks has nothing whatsoever to do with the US-based right wing organisation called Turning Point! A 30 second fact check, or visit to our website would have shown that there is no connection except a similar name. At Turning Point Talks we endeavour to offer a causing her to cross to the wrong side of the road, nearly colliding with my daughter travelling in the opposite direction – you’re lucky! If it wasn’t for the quick action of my daughter slamming on her brakes and the fact that you looked up at the very last second and were able to swerve back, there could well have been two more fatalities on our local roads. I for one do NOT want to be the parent who answers the door to the police informing me of a devastating trauma that was totally out of my child’s control, and I’m sure your parents would think very much the same. Please, do as my daughter does… put your phone in the glove box whilst driving. Joel McPhee Mullumbimby
Sustainability In regard to sustainable villages – I recently watched a documentary on giraffes in the country of Niger. The people, their domestic animals, and giraffes all seemed to coexist pretty successfully. There was footage of giraffes and people within metres of each other, basically ignoring each other. But there were problems. First the giraffes were driven away from the waterholes in the dry season to allow cattle to drink, which meant the giraffes only had access at
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wide range of speakers on a variety of topics that will hopefully offer solutions. Max Igan was the most controversial speaker we have invited, but he did attract a much younger and very enthusiastic audience that actually queued up hoping for a spare seat! Our previous speakers have been: local academic Aidan Ricketts, the American economist Ellen Brown, and the permaculturist David Holmgren. We also helped organise the two very popular Julian Assange meetings last month. Our future speakers include the famous investigative journalist John Pilger, Foster Gamble, the director of the documentary Thrive, Jane Goodall the anthropologist of chimpanzee fame, and New York best selling author, Daniel Pinchbeck. Knowing that Mullumbimby is one of night. Second, although it was against the law to cut acacias, the giraffes’ main food source, the people were too poor to be able to obey it. Third, the giraffes ate their bean crop. It occurred to me how a renewable energy power source would transform these people’s lives. Electricity could be used for cooking, lighting, and refrigeration. It could also power pumps, small workshops, and electric fences to protect the bean crops. If such a system were applied throughout the Third World, maybe along the lines of the Bangladeshi small
the most forward-thinking places in the world, we sincerely hope that thoughtful and informed discussion on even the most controversial of topics can continue here. Or shall we take the path of the mass media and big tech at this critical time and attempt to censor and deplatform alternative views? Pratima Mumford Volunteer, Turning Point Talks Q The chardonnay socialist set seem to have their feathers ruffled by Turning Point Talks daring to deviate from the old internationalist PC narrative. Art Burroughes (Echo, 20 January) claims Trump followed Hitler’s mentor. This was Edward Bernays, himself a Semite (also Sigmund Freud’s nephew and instigator of mass fluoridation).
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The marketing guy The marketing guy (PM Morrison), has returned from holidays, after a long year of intense marketing. And almost immediately resumed marketing, defending his favourite ‘gold standard’ Premier (Gladys), who is definitely in need of some marketing spin as she continues to deflect claims of mismanagement, rorting, and corruption. Gladys could not get more experienced help in such
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Q I appreciate the efforts of the left and right wings of political and economic reasoning to explain the dystopian tragedy awaiting humanity should we, the mob, lean too far one way or t’other. But… may I point out that without a rudder, or destination, both frantically beating drum circles soon spin out of control with horrendous, historically verifiable results for all creatures great and small. I think it probably is time for a reset, a great pause, a great breather from this boring shit-fight you ambitious, opinionated, self-indulgent, egomaniacs call life. What could be
Q One individual’s interpretation of meanings and associations for the word, conspire: 1 Before the first thought; 2 To breath together, with the self-first, then others to become the equality of breath; 3 To be manufactured, born, with a first equal cause; 4 A meaning is for a person to discover, being without dilution of the first feeling; 5 The feeling before the first thought happens. Robert Podhajsky Ocean Shores
matters, Shifty Morrison is as good as it gets when it comes to ‘gilding the lily’, and blame-shifting; but it’s hard to imagine Gladys needing any help when it involves rorting and pork-barrelling public money. And wasn’t the Deputy PM (Nationals) Michael McCormack (he fills in for Scotty), enlightening; although he seems to suffer a recurring illness called foot-in-mouth disease, not to be confused with foot AND mouth disease that doesn’t exist in Australia, a fate that could soon befall the National Party. But Scotty is in a league
of his own, he started as the shifty treasurer responsible for the illegal robo-debt debacle that led to many unnecessary suicides. Then he metamorphosised into that daggy suburban dad who wouldn’t harm a fly. Then he reappeared as a leisurely tourist sipping drinks at Waikiki while Australia was burning. Then into a fly-in, fly-out, rubbernecker touring firedevastated communities back in Australia, terrorising traumatised residents by forcing unwanted hand contact, god help us in 2021. Keith Duncan Pimlico
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t’s almost human nature, certainly Australian nature, to celebrate with a drink. Nothing says wetting the baby’s head like a beer or champers and nothing says ‘cheers’ like bubbly. But what if have you decided that you don’t want to have alcohol at your event? There are plenty of ways you can celebrate and have fun without having booze being a priority. The place to start is to think about what it is that makes grog put a zing in your fling – what is it we love about alcohol at parties? Three of the challenges that you’re going to have to overcome are the social aspect of drinking, the taste of your beverages, and convincing people it’s actually all going to be okay.
little bit more inclined towards conversation, and a chatty event makes it all the more interesting. A great way to get people out of their no-alcohol discomfort zone and into party mode is by having a theme. Choose something silly so everyone feels like they are in the same boat – or on an even playing field. For instance, a toga party, or come dressed as your favourite soft toy, or an indoors extravagant sunglasses party will throw people off centre and make them all feel a bit silly. Make the theme very noncompetitive. Choosing a theme like a bathing suit party, a little black dress event or a nude soiree
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A drink or two often helps people loosen up, lose their inhibitions, and it makes people a little bit silly – it also makes people a
probably will make people feel MORE like drinking rather than less. If you’re looking for ways to loosen people up, nothing says ‘I’m relaxed and having fun’ like a good laugh, so maybe spending your alcohol budget on a comedian is a way around getting people out of their old party habits and into your party zone. You can get a really good comedic show for around $500-$600 (the cost of a couple of kegs) and someone really funny will certainly loosen people up and get conversations started. If they have an interactive component to their show, all the better – make everyone feel silly together to break the ice.
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It’s all about the heat Another thing we like about alcohol is the temperature in our tummy. Heat is another loosener and we are conditioned to enjoy an inner warmth that comes with a buzz in our drinks while we are celebrating. The internet is full of mocktail recipes – things that are sweet and bubbly and make you feel warm all over. Dry ginger ale, or any chilli or ginger drink is going to give you an inner glow, and as long as there are bubbles, people will love it (we all have an inner child who loves lemonade).
Ask your caterer – they might have a bar person who can whip up some magic mojitos, sans grog. Drinks that look spectacular, and taste spectacular (in theory). Will people turn up to a dry do? The biggest hurdle might be people’s disbelief – personally, I wouldn’t tell them, otherwise you risk the possibility that folk will ‘pre-load’ and that’s just not healthy, or worse still, guests might not turn up and that’s not fun! Just put on the invite: ‘refreshments provided’. Maybe the best way to announce it is get the comedian to do it: ‘The reason I have gathered you here today is to let you know it’s a dry event – the joke’s on you!’. Hmm, maybe not… We know sometimes alcohol helps ‘oil’ the machine, but people can get a little bit too oiled and things can get out of hand. You know your guests better than anybody else, and maybe it’s better off to keep things sober for the occasion. So, swap a couple of kegs for a comedian, get fancy dressed and get fancy with the fruit and dry ginger. And mum’s the word to enjoy your booze-free day. CHEERS!
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Gone are the days when services and sports clubs dished up a choice between a pie and chips, or bangers and mash. Food in clubs has changed in recent years – it’s changed a lot – and I know one foodie who makes it their business to visit the local bowlo or RSL when they travel. Things have gotten exciting! Sure, you are still likely to get a chicken palmy, or a schnitzel and salad, but these days you’ll also be offered something a little bit more gourmet and definitely something more tasty. There are some great clubs in the area, and two of them at least have gone for an Italian theme; with The Pasta Bowl at the Byron Golf Club serving up delicious traditional Italian food
with vegan and gluten-free options, and the Società Bistro at Mullum Ex-Services Club – while still serving up the classic schnitzel and palmy – also has tasty gnocchi and arancini for those diners wanting something a little more outside the traditional RSL box. The Bangalow Bowlo Kitchen is another club to break the wedges and chips chain – serving everything from crispy chickpeas with curry salt and lime, to an eggplant Parmigiana burger (you see, the parmy has evolved but is still on offer!). Clubs have plenty to offer and they stay reasonably priced and family friendly – give them a try and you might be surprised.
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Bowlo Kitchen
Family friendly, tradies’ local, restaurant quality. Wednesday to Friday happy hour, midweek specials, excellent wines, foodies delight, creative cocktails, local produce, massive kids’ space, welcoming staff, Open Wed–Fri 12–2.30pm & 5–8.30pm; and COVID Safe. Sat 12–8.30pm; Sun 12–7pm.
The Bowlo, Bangalow 6687 2741
Club open Wed–Sun from 12 noon www.bangalowbowlo.com.au bangalowbowlo @thebowlo
Come along to the Bangalow Bowlo and find out.
BYRON BAY
The Rocks @ Aquarius
Brunch 7am–12 noon Mon–Fri 7am–1pm Sat & Sun 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6685 7663 – Menus at therocksbyronbay.com.au
Fishheads Byron Bay
1 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 7632 FISHHEADSBYRON
Success Thai
Mon-Fri lunch & dinner closed Sundays Lunch 12 noon–3pm Dinner from 5–8.30pm 3/31 Lawson St, Byron Bay
Bangalow Coffee’s Michelle Clarke, and her daughter Catheryn, love their coffee and their mornings at the market.
Story & photo Melissa Butters
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ndy and Michelle have been serving up great coffee at farmers markets for 18 years. Andy, an exploration geologist, and Michelle, whose background is in horticulture, studied together on a coffee-growing course. They began planting in 1998 and now have 7000 trees at their plantation in Nashua, covering seven acres and producing one to two tonnes of green beans per year. They create the perfect brew that we know and love – Bangalow Coffee. The NSW coast is one of a few regions in Australia that are suitable for coffee growing, thanks to its mild climate and rainfall. The volcanic soil of the region is perfect for coffee growing; fairly fertile, well drained, and aerated. Competing with lower-priced coffee from developing countries is not easy. However, Bangalow’s beans are lower in caffeine and more desirable owing to the low-stress environment. ‘Coffee appealed as it was a burgeoning crop for the area and had no pests or diseases that needed to be managed and therefore required no spraying of pesticides or fungicides,’ say the couple. Michelle and Andy choose to hand pick their beans. Hand picking allows for better quality control and ensures that the beans are collected at premium ripeness. The cost of harvesting is higher than machine picked, which becomes a challenge, but they are happy with the end result. They love the local area and are keen to give back. ‘It has been a great place to settle and we have a great connection with the local community. We are planting local rainforest trees, as often as we can, to increase the biodiversity of local species of plants and animals.’ Visit the Mullum and New Brighton markets every week to grab a fresh pourthat will get you through your morning, or a bag of locally grown and roasted beans to take home. The New Brighton Farmers Market is on every Tuesday, from 8am to 11am, and the Mullumbimby Farmers Market every Friday 7am to 11am.
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Barrio 7am - 3pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat 7am - 8.30pm Thurs, Fr 1 Porter St, North Byron Booking via our website barriobyronbay.com.au
Saltwater Social Club
A gathering place for all 32 Jonson St, Byron Bay saltwatersocialclub.com.au
No Bones Vegan Bar and Kitchen. 11 Fletcher Street 6680 7418 Book online: www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au
Karkalla Byron Bay Café, Bar & Restaurant
Corner of Bay Lane and Fletcher St, Byron Bay Open Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun 8.00am until ‘Late’.
5614 8656
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Our Rocking New Brunch Menu Come and join us at the Rocks for some light brunch options or hearty breakfasts. We offer a range of home-made, locally sourced produce at affordable prices, including our delicious new loaded halloumi or chorizo tacos, vegan nasi goreng and our signature Rocks Big Brekky which will keep you going for hours! Fresh juices, Byron Bay coffees and healthy smoothies available too. The Rocks is registered as COVID Safe, and is practicing all NSW health guidelines.
GREAT SUMMER MENU
Indulge in one of our new creations! We are proud to say, that for over 20 years, we have been serving the Byron community fresh, local seafood and ingredients. To improve your dining experience, we have developed a smaller plate menu, designed to be shared, and enabling you to try a greater variety of dishes. Enjoy! The Fishheads Family
All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. BYO only Welcome for lunch, dinner and takeaway. Menus available on Facebook Barrio’s canteen takes its inspiration from locally sourced produce with moorish cuisine. Offering daily bakes, breakfast cakes, classic sandwiches, vibrant salads, smoked fish, grilled meats. Book via our website for lunch and dinner in the restaurant at www.barriobyronbay.com.au Walk-in tables available. Open 4pm until late Monday through Sunday for sundowners, dinner, and late-night drinks. Lazy weekend lunches with sandy feet, rowdy dinners with family and friends, and late night drinks and DJs are the standard. Laid back vintage vibes and classic coastal style create an eclectic feel, complemented by our menu of shareable snacks, locally-sourced salads and hand-stretched sourdough pizzas, as well as beers on tap, organic wines and hand-crafted cocktails. GOOD TIMES ~ HIGH VIBES ~ LATE NIGHTS ~ HIGH TIDES
Join us on our expedition to save the Earth one Brussels sprout at a time. HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 5–6PM $6 BEERS / $12 COCKTAILS / $7 WINES Open every day from 5pm till late For any events of up to 30 people please email nobonesbyronbay@gmail.com
Seasonal, local & native inspired menu. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. ‘Happiest Hours’ 2pm–5pm Daily Come try our native negroni & fingerlime margarita – booking via www.karkalla.com.au
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Cultā 33 Childe Street, Belongil Beach See our menu at www.culta.com.au Evening Bookings essential on 0492 931 679
The Italian Byron Bay The Italian Byron Bay provides a bustling 21, 108 Jonson St, atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary Byron Bay inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s Open 7 days from 5.30pm finest cocktails and wines. 5633 1216 www.theitalianbyronbay.com
Lord Byron Distillery
Open Tuesday–Saturday 12 noon – 5pm 7, 4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay 8646 4901
Krill Bar
Cultā team serves Breakfast-Brunch 7 days a week 7am–12.30pm Cocktails and snacks after beach from 4pm Casual dining from 5.30pm (Thu, Fri, Sat) See website for menu on culta.com.au Free 2 hour undercover parking at rear for Cultā Customers
Lennox Head 47 Ballina St, Lennox Head www.krillbar.com.au 6685 5538 KRILLBARANDRESTAURANT
MULLUMBIMBY
The Empire 20 Burringbar St, Mullum
6684 2306 Tues–Fri 8.30am–2.30pm Sat, Sun 9am–2pm FB/Insta: EmpireMullum empiremullum.com.au
CELLAR DOOR – TASTINGS & TOURS Handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients.
Naturally Better!
Yaman Mullumbimby
Free from added artificial flavours and colours.
MAKE YOUR OWN BOTTLE OF GIN
- book online. Gin Making Gift Vouchers available. LORDBYRON.COM.AU LordByronDistillery
Loft Byron Bay
Incredible cocktails, locals beers & all-day snacks and food to share, with ocean views.
4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 9183
Happy Hour | Every day 4–6pm $6 Loft lager or wine, $10 Aperol Spritz, $14 Margarita
Book online: www.loftbyronbay.com.au
St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Open Thursday–Sunday 5–10pm Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426
Espresso Martini Nights | Every day 9–11pm 2 for $25 Classic Espresso Martini
62 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 6684 3778 www.yamanmullumbimby.com.au
Open 7 days from 9am–8pm Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Harvest 18-22 Old Pacific Highway Newrybar NSW 2479 02 6687 2644
St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.
www.harvestnewrybar.com.au @harvestnewrybar
77-97 Broken Head Rd, Suffolk Park 6685 4969 www.crystalbrookcollection. com/byron/forest
@forestbyronbay
Legend Pizza Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au
Main Street Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832
Fresh authentic Mexican in a relaxed atmosphere.
Set next to a lush rainforest oasis, Forest celebrates sustainability working hand-in-hand with local farmers, growers and artisans. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and just-drinks… the perfect place to feed your soul. Stay a while. As a Byron Bay Crystalbrook Local you get to enjoy 15% off food and drinks when you sign up online.
FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on
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Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com
La Cuisine Deli Shop by Byron Bay Olive Co
2/29 Brigantine Street 0431 842 340 BYRONBAYOLIVECO byronbayoliveco.com support@byronbayoliveco.com
Coffee, Malawach Rolls, Pita Pockets, Falafel, Traditional Yemenite spices and all your favourites always freshly made. Drop in for an authentic atmosphere, dine-in or takeaway.
HARVEST RESTAURANT, DELI + BAKERY Culinary creativity that harnesses the connection between food and nature. Lunch: Wed–Sun 12–3pm Dinner: Wed–Sat from 6pm Baked goods at Sourdough Weekends : Sat + Sun 8am until sold out Deli 7am–3pm daily
Sun Bistro Bottleshop and Home Delivery 61 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay
02 6685 6500 www.thesunbistro.com/ deliveries deliver@thesunbistro.com
At the Sun Bistro Bottle Shop you will find a hand curated range of quality wines, spirits and beers. RARE AND NATURAL WINE • CRAFT BEER • HANDCRAFTED SPIRITS • TEQUILA AND MEZCAL • HOME DELIVERY Open 7 Days 10am–8pm Monday to Sunday
CATERING
CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson
BY LIZ JACKSON
Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management
E: lizzijjackson@gmail.com P: 0414 895 441
Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations. Open 7 Days Breakfast & Lunch
Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street
Takeaways and lots of grab-and-go goodies available. Phone orders welcome – call ahead and avoid the queue.
ALCOHOL SUPPLIERS
This is food made with love, all produce sourced locally. Eat in or take out. Margaritas and tacos all night long! Shop 12A, 3 Clifford St, Family friendly, totally GF menu. Suffolk Park DINNER 5pm–9pm 6685 3059 WED–SAT www.chupacabra.com.au Book via Resy @chupabyron
Forest Byron Bay
The Empire is where it’s at! Something for all tastes from epic burgers to vegan delights. Enjoy delectable treats and good vibes at this Mullum icon.
NEWRYBAR
Open every day from 4pm till late.
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Chupacabra
Open Thursday 5pm–10pm, Friday 12pm–3pm & 5pm–10pm Saturday 5pm–10pm, Sunday 11:30am–4:30pm Amazing cocktails, fabulous local food, a la carte and bar menus all with super friendly service. Head Chef Minh Le was a finalist for Australian Chef of the Year in 2016 and has owned multiple hatted restaurants. Come in and experience his fine food in the stylish decor. Happy Hour Thursday–Saturday 5–6pm Online booking preferred
Thursday – Sunday Tapas 2.30pm, Dinner 5.30pm Aperitivo happy hour 3–5.30pm & Cheese/wine special Single cheese plate & 2 glass wine $30 Double cheese plate & 2 glass wine $35 Indoor & outdoor seating (puppies welcome)
French deli shop that offers all products by Byron Bay Olive Co and amazing options for breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches, salads, soups and Mediterranean style products such as olives, dips, cured meats and French cheeses.
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Issue# 35.33 January 27 – February 3, 2021 Editor : Mandy Nolan Editorial/gigs : gigs@echo.net.au Copy deadline: 5pm each Friday Advertising : adcopy@echo.net.au P : 02 6684 1777 W : echo.net.au/entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
M A N DY N O L A N ’ S
SOAPBOX THE EARS HAVE IT
It’s 6am, the sun is only just nudging its way through the clouds. I am up early to write my Soapbox. I was going to write on something else, but this morning when I woke and stumbled to my desk I saw my open diary: 22 January, Michael’s birthday. He would have been 61 today. I have never written about Michael. There just seemed to be too much said, too much that couldn’t be taken back, too much that he could never defend himself against. I certainly didn’t want to add to that. I’ve read so many things where people try and pinpoint who he was, and the closer they get the further away he seems. It’s like chasing shadows. It’s almost impossible to encapsulate a person with language, especially when they’re gone. A person’s essence has this fluidity that makes them illusive when drawn onto paper or the flickering words of a screen. But today I feel drawn to write something; a small acknowledgement to a man I knew for only four years. My then partner’s brother, Michael Hutchence. I wasn’t really into INXS, I thought they were too mainstream. I didn’t think I should mention that upfront. When you meet a rock star it's best not to insult them off the bat. It’s awkward meeting famous people. There’s a massive status imbalance. It’s probably why most celebs prefer to speak to each other. It’s hard to have a regular chat when someone’s laundry is laid out in the tabloids and they have this huge public profile, that you notice even when you haven’t been paying attention and you’re just a regular Joe. You think, should I tell them about my last trip to Centrelink? You certainly don’t expect them to be interested in you. But that was what Michael was exceptional at; making people feel comfortable. He asked questions. Some people ask questions because they know they are supposed to ask questions– but they’re not actually interested in the answers. They usually fire out another unrelated question half way through your response. Michael actually listened. I remember being shocked. Which is weird in itself. But I didn’t expect him to be so interested – not just in me, but in everyone he talked to. He could be in a room full of super
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famous hob-nobby people, but if he was talking to you he wasn’t looking over your shoulder for someone better, he was actively listening to you. It taught me something quite profound. All these noisy people in a room vying for attention, and the most intensely charismatic person is the one who is quietly focusing on the conversation of another. How can that be? What is it about truly listening that is so intoxicating? I’ve always been one of the noisemakers. It never occurred to me that the most powerful people in the room know how to stand back, choosing not to absorb the spotlight but to reflect light on another. To be truly heard, to be truly seen is a deeply sensual human experience. To be acknowledged, understood and validated is one of our most primal human needs, but so often it eludes us. And in constantly seeking to be listened to, we often forget to listen. Being listened to is incredibly seductive. To have someone make themselves completely available to you, to be present and to really see you is more alluring than good looks or tight pants or big boobs. It’s an intimate human engagement. Who would have thought? Listening is sexy! When people met Michael they would talk about how he lit up a room, about his incredible charisma. The foundation of his charisma wasn't being a focus puller, a show off, or a ‘rock star’ it was simply how he made other people feel. They’d tell their story. He’d listen to them, and then they’d walk away going ‘that guy’s amazing’. He didn’t really have to say anything. He just had to give them his attention. Giving real attention to another human being is truly generous. It affects people. I remember driving through Sydney in the early hours of the morning with Michael at the wheel, I think we were going home from a party. I was in the back, half asleep with my partner and baby. There was an old woman on the side of the road hitching. Michael pulls the Jag over and offers her a lift. It’s clear she’s distressed. She wants to be dropped at The Gap. Michael won’t take her there. He asks her questions. She tells her story, about what has happened to her. It takes a long time. We seem to be driving forever. Eventually, as the sun comes up, Michael drops her at the beach. She leaves the car with a little more hope. Someone has shown her kindness. Just a random man in a nice car with a small family in the backseat. She didn't know she’d been picked up by someone who was the lead singer of some world-famous band. That was irrelevant. What was relevant was that someone had shown her the kindness of caring about her story. Someone had listened. That night sits as one of my most enduring memories of Michael. It reminds me to be quiet. To listen rather than always speak. It’s a big learning for me. I make a living out of making noise. But this morning, when I sat at my desk, I wasn’t going to write this – then I closed my eyes and this came. I guess you could say, I listened.
Laura Bloom
FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS
IN FULL BLOOM
WRITER LAURA BLOOM HAS JUST RELEASED THE WOMEN AND THE GIRLS HER LATEST NOVEL WITH ALLEN & UNWIN. SET IN THE INNER WEST OF SYDNEY IN THE MID ‘70S THE BOOK DETAILS THE STORY OF THREE WOMEN WHO HAVE LEFT THEIR HUSBANDS, TAKEN THEIR CHILDREN (MAINLY GIRLS) AND SET UP A SHARE HOUSE. THIS WAS AT A TIME WHEN THERE WAS NO GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SINGLE PARENTS, AND WOMEN THEN TENDED TO STAY IN BAD RELATIONSHIPS. THIS WAS THE BEGINNING OF WOMEN FINDING THEIR WAY INTO LIVES WITH INDEPENDENT AGENCY. CENTRAL TO THIS BOOK IS NOT THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEN, BUT THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER. ‘I wanted to talk about friendship,’ says Laura, who writes from her Mullumbimby home. ‘That is one of my major themes. I am fascinated with it. My friendships with certain women have been as important as my marriage, and those friendships can be complicated, they go through ups and downs. My concept of what it means to be a friend has grown since I was a little girl – that's why I included the story of little girls in the book. My female friendships have dominated my thoughts. In particular I have one friendship that I have thought about as much as anything else.’ The Women and The Girls brings together three very different women – one timid, depressed English woman, an earthy boho mama figure, and a corporate high flyer. What connects them are their marital challenges and the loss of self, and this yearning to be truly loved. Even today this is still a brave reason to leave a marriage. Bloom’s novel is fast paced, and heavily imbued with the feel of the 1970s. In fact, one of the novel’s first defining moments takes place at an ABBA concert! This book is in essence a love story – but not what you’d think. It’s about women learning to love each other, and even more importantly – to love themselves; it’s almost a romance. ‘I think most friendships start with a romance,’ says Laura, ‘but when it hits the rocks and hard things happen, women often lose each other,’ she says, admitting to seeing a couples counsellor with one of her friends. Laura believes it’s important for women to be able to navigate stories of conflict and how to move through to maintain and grow their friendships. ‘In books like Pride and Prejudice there are strong friendships [but] I want to read much more about the hard times and difficult times and coming through it all.’ So why set the story in the 1970s? ‘I am a very ‘70s person,’ laughs Bloom. ‘I grew up in Glebe, which is what Sandgate is – the fictional inner west. The ‘70s were so liberating. These women wouldn’t have identified as feminists at that time, but it was affecting them; the liberation of it being acceptable to go out and seek a life. They all left because they were unhappy, and the attitude about leaving would have been terrible then.’ For Laura it was important her characters made mistakes. ‘Women couldn’t make mistakes without horrific consequences. I wanted these women to make mistakes in relationships and learn how to come back from them. There is so much pressure on women to be perfect – sometimes it feels like it’s got harder now. But we need to be able to make mistakes… men have that privilege.’ The Women and The Girls is Bloom’s attempt to navigate ‘The Hero’s Journey’ from a female perspective. ‘It’s this Jungian thing where the man has to go out and find his emotional path and connect with his father and come back after completing a journey. So what is the heroine’s journey? Women need to go out and claim their aggression. Discover it and own it.’ So that is what underpins the story of the women. But what about the girls? ‘I wanted to have women, with their complicated friendships, then they put that idealisation on their daughters – you want your kids to live that ideal, even if you can’t.’ One of the incidental characters is Jasper, he’s the son of Libby, the boho mum. He has an intellectual disability – he is often the quiet unifier of the disparate group. He’s also the character who’s the most emotionally open. ‘Leo, my son, has a disability’ says Laura. ‘I have seen how he carries a vulnerability, with him – it’s upfront in lots of ways – he is so strong, but I think what is always there is a vulnerability in the world. I have seen how that can be a good thing.’ The Women and The Girls is a thoroughly enjoyable read; funny, warm, touching and compelling. It makes you want to live in that bubbling share house in the inner west in the 1970s, sitting up late drinking wine with those women. Laura Bloom will be signing her book at the Mullumbimby Bookshop on Thursday, 4 February, between 12 noon and 2pm. As this is a COVID Safe event, registrations are required.
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Lemon Chicken play this Friday
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Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM LOKI HOUGH, 8.30PM JASON DELPHIN Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM MARK CHAPMAN, 11.30PM LOCAL DJS Q SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF, TRIVIA
ROCK ROYALTY AT THE BALLINA RSL
Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 7PM TRIVIA
THURSDAY 28 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JON J BRADLEY Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM PARIS GRACE & BERLYN, 8.30PM LUKE MORRIS DUO Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8PM ISAAC FRANKHAM, 11.30PM LOCAL DJS Q CLUB LENNOX 7PM TRIVIA NIGHT Q BALLINA RSL LEVEL ONE 8PM THE BIG GIG COMEDY NIGHT WITH MANDY NOLAN
FRIDAY 29 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, SUPERCHEEZE Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 3PM ANIMAL VENTURA, 6PM JESSE MORRIS, 9PM SCOTT DAY VEE THREE Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 12.30PM LOCAL DJS, 9.30PM BENNY ODWYER Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 6PM ADAM BROWN Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 7PM BRUNS DOES BURLESQUE Q MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES CLUB 8PM CUBAN ROADSHOW Q LENNOX HOTEL HOTEL STAGE 8PM SHANDELL & DAY Q THE STRUMPET SALON, LISMORE, ILLUMINARIUM Q LISMORE WORKERS CLUB MAIN LOUNGE 7.30PM CHECK TWO Q RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH, 8PM MARSHALL OKELL Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM TYRONE NOONAN
LEMON CHICKEN AT THE COURTY Lemon Chicken is not only a Chinese takeaway favourite, it's also a great local five piece band who play songs that you forgot you loved. They like to pick and choose from the fine selection of great tunes we all grew up on. To make a good Lemon Chicken, start with a little Clash, then roll in some REM and Foo Fighters, once that starts to boil add in Thin Lizzy and Bowie, then top it off with some Rage Against the Machine. Best served loud with some Paul Kelly and World Party on the side. Pulling back the covers on Friday at the Courthouse in Mulllumbimby from 8pm. $5 entry.
AUDITION FOR RENT Bangalow Theatre Company is now auditioning for their 2021 production, RENT. Strong vocalists needed for their cast (18– 50yrs). Please register your interest through their website: www.bangalowtheatre.com.au/auditions Cut off date for auditions is Wednesday 3 February.
Q SOUNDLOUNGE, CURRUMBIN, 7.30PM FELICITY LAWLESS & BLACK RABBIT GEORGE
SATURDAY 30 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, HAYLEY GRACE AND THE BAY COLLECTIVE Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 1PM DAVY SIMONE, 4PM TIAGO DE LUCCA, 6.30PM SUNDAY LEMONADE, 9PM BEN JANZ Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 6PM FOZZY BROS Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 7PM WIL ANDERSON: WHATCHU TALKIN’ ‘BOUT WIL?, 9PM BRUNS DOES BURLESQUE Q FOXY LUU'S, BYRON BAY, 4.30PM GROOVE & BAO FEAT. BELLA PATON Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 9PM LOCAL DJS Q MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES CLUB 8PM CARIBÉ HAVANA Q LENNOX HOTEL HOTEL STAGE ISAAC FRANKHAM DUO Q THE STRUMPET SALON, LISMORE, ILLUMINARIUM Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM MATTY ROGERS Q SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD, 3PM BILL JACOBI, 7PM DARRYL JAMES
SUNDAY 31 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, OOZ Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 1PM KARUAH, 5PM TIM STOKES BAND, 9PM BOHEIMEN COWBOYS Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM HARRY NICHOLS Q THE STRUMPET SALON, LISMORE, ILLUMINARIUM Q RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH, 2.30PM LEIGH JAMES
MONDAY 1 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, CHRIS ARONSTEN Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 9PM LOCAL DJS
Kate McDowell, Mark Swivel and Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal at the NORPA Courtyard Bar on Thursday, talking about the state of the arts sector.
STATE OF THE SECTOR PICNIC AT NORPA The State of the Sector is usually a formal address but given the arts sector has been ‘in a state’ for the past year, NORPA and Theatre Network NSW are putting on a more informal picnic in order to gather, chat and reconnect. Writer/director Kate McDowell, writer/comedian Mark Swivel, and choreographer/teacher Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal will each present a short talk responding to the following provocation: There is no ‘new normal'; you are the NSW Minister for the Arts, what is your vision for the Arts, and the role it plays in the wider community in a post pandemic, climate impact world? This is a FREE EVENT presented by NORPA and Theatre Network NSW, Featuring Kate McDowell, Mark Swivel and Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal. Thursday, 5–7pm, NORPA Courtyard Bar. BYO picnic blanket and nibbles, NORPA bar will be operating from 5pm. | www.norpa.org.au
Aussie rock royalty Sarah McLeod has just released her touching new single, Chachi’s Theme, an ode to her recentlypassed, beloved and iconic pooch who regularly shared stages with her over the last 15 years. Sarah McLeod Chachi’s Theme is a stunningly raw, emotionally charged piano ballad written to honour McLeod’s late rockdog, Chachi, who passed away last month. It’s something a little different from McLeod who first found fame in the late 1990s with three times ARIA Award winning rock band The Superjesus. She plays the Ballina RSL, on 5 March. Tix on ballinarsl.com.au
LANDSCAPE OF THE SOUL Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul focuses on Arthur Boyd's diverse notions of landscape and traces one of the most celebrated careers in the history of Australian art through this lens. Presenting a number of never-before-seen works created by Boyd as a teenager, the exhibition at Tweed Gallery offers the first in depth look at the artist's powerful early grasp of the landscape as a subject. Bookended by Boyd's youthful paintings of the Mornington Peninsula in the 1930s and the final phase of his career, depicting the Shoalhaven area in southern New South Wales in the mid-1970s, Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul considers not only the topographic landscape, but also the landscape Boyd carried within himself. Curated by Barry Pearce the exhibition is drawn principally from Bundanon Trust's own collection of the artist's work. On display at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre until 28 February. As part of the exhibition, acclaimed painter Luke Sciberras will host two, sold out, one-day en plein air painting workshops along the Tweed River in the beautiful town of Tumbulgum on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February, where participants will explore painterly approaches to the landscape.
THE TALKS OF THE TOWN Want to feel inspired? Come and hear the ideas and stories of people from across the sector when they present their final seven minute talk after completing the second stage of Authentic You with Mandy Nolan and George Catsi over the weekend. Prepare to be moved, amazed, to be provoked and inspired. Hosted by Mandy Nolan at the Byron Theatre on Sunday 7 Feb at 1pm for just $15. Tix on byroncentre.com.au
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WHAT’S ON LAURA ENEVER: UNDONE FILM PREMIERE + Q&A Friday 29 January, 7pm $25
CYRANO DE BERGERAC – NT LIVE SCREENING. STARRING JAMES McAVOY
Saturday 30 January, 11.30am Full $28|Conc $25|U18 $20|Group of 4–10 $22.50
MAVERICK MODIGLIANI ART ON SCREEN
Wednesday 3 February, 3pm Full $24 | Conc $22 | Student U18 $18
GORDI ‘OUR TWO SKINS’ INTIMATE ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR
THE AUTHENTIC YOU – TALK BANK MANDY NOLAN & GEORGE CATSI Sunday 7 February, 1pm $15 | Ages 15+
Arrive early and enjoy a drink at the Theatre Bar
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S Chain are one of the great Australian bands playing Bluesfest this year.
BLUESFEST IS ON!
THE CHAIN REACTION! PHIL MANNING PICKED UP THE GUITAR AT 15. HE’S BEEN PLAYING NOW FOR NEARLY 58 YEARS. THIS YEAR, CHAIN PLAY THE BYRON BLUES FESTIVAL. IT WILL BE A LIGHT ON THE HORIZON FOR THE LEGENDARY MANNING WHO JUST TOOK OUT A LEGEND AWARD AT THE VICTORIAN BLUES HALL OF FAME. FOR ARTISTS LIKE MANNING, ALTHOUGH THEY ARE COMMITTED TO THEIR DAILY PRACTICE OF PLAYING, HAVING 12 MONTHS WITH VERY LITTLE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIVE GIGGING HAS BEEN WEIRD.
‘I did a gig with Geoff Atchison – he was on before me and he said “Phil I am shaking in my boots”! I said, “I know how you feel!”. We are all out of practice playing on stage in front of an audience. That is the challenging thing – it’s part of your stage craft – to learn to get on and relax after having 9 or 10 months of doing nothing!’ says Phil. ‘I gave up drinking a year and a half ago, so I didn’t even have that added benefit of a few stiff drinks before I went on!’ laughs Manning, who took to being back in the spotlight. ‘It was nice to get on stage and play in front of people – it will be fantastic to be able to play Bluesfest, and considering the amount of effort Peter and all his staff have put in – it’s phenomenal.’ Phil echoes the sentiment of Bluesfest director Peter Noble, who was on Facebook earlier this week posting about the need for more formalised support for the music industry. ‘I don’t think people have enough appreciation of what a social responsibility musicians and entertainers have to the audience,’ says Phil. ‘It really is a thing that helps people cope with life. I did a gig in Sorrento and it was a great thing, and towards the end of the night I played a song from one of my albums – which is a love song saying “you can trust me” and there were all these people crying! It was astounding! I had people coming up saying the whole table was crying – even the guys – I realised it was very little to do with the song, it was more to do with some sense of relief from the people and being out of lockdown. I know in my case I was getting incredibly disjointed just walking around my local neighbourhood. You could smile and you couldn’t see if people were smiling back, I found it all incredibly dehumanising.’ But lockdown wasn’t a time when Manning and his Chain colleagues kicked back and did nothing. ‘Matt Taylor (lead singer) and I both individually made great use of this time. We have been incredibly creative, Matt had to work – he put out a book on his life called I remember when I was young – it was online, there were things that weren’t quite right, so now it’s out in hard cover – and Matt has a new solo album. And in my case I almost have a new solo album.’ ‘During lockdown I forced myself to get up and do old fashioned practise, I am 72 and have been playing for nearly six decades, and your hands get pretty knocked about. You are always learning. It’s just magnificent – for something as simple as a scale of music – that people can take those 12 notes and turn it into an endless supply of songs and styles, and I always say, with electric guitar you can get 50 guitar players and give them a Stratifier and an amplifier and they will all sound different.’ One of the good things Phil sees coming out of the pandemic and its impact on the entertainment industry is the reintroduction of cover charges at gigs. ‘A lot of the venues around Melbourne that used to have free gigs haven’t been able to afford it, so they all have to put on a cover charge, which I think is a great thing! 'I don’t do those horrible three hour gigs any more, but used to. You’d play three sets and you’d get to the end of the third set and a bunch of guys wander in and go, “Why are you stopping? Keep going!".' Phil is keen to be playing Bluesfest for 2021. ‘It's a magnificently organised festival – I have done a bucketload of festivals in my life and Peter and his staff have it nailed. It’s always such a pleasure to be there. 'We are looking forward to having Chain back together, this will be the first time we have played in years.w ‘I am the only original member from back in 1968 when Chain started – and then Matt Taylor joined in 1970 – the band has been going 53 years and Matt and I worked in the Bay City Union so we have been working together for 54 years – our relationship has lasted longer than my marriages!’ Chain are one of the great Australian bands playing Bluesfest this year. For tickets go to bluesfest.com.au
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GET CREATIVE The BSA has some great courses on offer that you should check out. If you have ever thought about making art or broadening your skills, now is the time! Painter Dale Rhodes will be running an eight week course to give foundational skills for portraits, still life and landscapes. Kat Shapiro Wood is running a class in ceramic sculpture, exploring the vast potential of clay as a sculptural medium. Travis Paterson offers an introduction to cardboard etching and drypoint printing techniques. And Michelle Dawson will guide students through various approaches to drawing the figure, from classical core techniques to more contemporary expressive activities, developing the eye and improving drawing skills. For more info go to byronschoolofart.com
BURLESQUE IN BRUNS With the ongoing success of its signature show, Cheeky Cabaret, it was inevitable that the team behind the Brunswick Picture House would put together their very first allburlesque show last year – and with fabulous results! They are thrilled to announce that Bruns Does Burlesque is back! Featuring some of Australia’s hottest burlesque artists today with a very special twist, as only the Brunswick Picture House can do. Sexy, sassy, stunning and innovative, the cast of Bruns Does Burlesque is truly representative of the breathtaking beauty the world of burlesque performance can bring... and they’re bringing it right here in Brunswick Heads. Friday 7pm and Saturday at 9pm.
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TUSCANY NEAR MULLUM Okay, so you can’t travel, that means you need to find a little bit of the wider world in your world. Hidden away in the hills behind Mullumbimby, with amazing mountain views, is a hint of Tuscany. Every Friday evening the hill-folk and friends gather for woodfired pizza, calzone, salads, homemade desserts, organic wines, cocktails, and more at Huonbrook Valley. During summer they’re also offering live, local music every second Saturday with Chris Fisher playing 6 Feb. Huonbrook Valley is located 20 minutes’ drive beyond BBFM_Echo Ads_85x148mm_17122020-v4-outlines.indd 1 Mullumbimby, through spectacular rainforest and ‘heritage listed’ Byron Shire potholes. Just five minutes past Malcolm’s Corner, Session Times: Thu 28 Jan - Wed 3 Feb drive until you see the big White Villa at 361 Huonbrook Road. HIGH GROUND (MA15+) FAMILY FILMS Ph: 6684 0400. Online bookings required. NFT Daily except Thu: PENGUIN www.HuonbrookValley.com.au BLOOM (PG) NFT Daily: 12:00, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50PM DRAGON RIDER (PG) Daily: 1:10PM MAYA THE BEE: THE GOLDEN ORB (G) Daily: 11:15AM THE CROODS 2: A NEW AGE (PG) Daily: 11:20AM, 1:20, 5:20PM THE WAR WITH GRANDPA (PG) Daily: 3:15PM
Women Like Us – at the Lismore Workers Club on Saturday 13 Feb and The Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah on Saturday 27 Feb. All tix from womenlikeus.com.au
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Bangalow Blue-Chip Development Site • Auctioning three adjacent, separately titled, commercial blocks
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• There is DA approval for 5 apartments and 3 ample-sized commercial spaces • The site is adjacent to the picturesque Bangalow showground and the A&I Hall
Address:
9 Station Street, Bangalow
Price:
Forthcoming Auction – Saturday 6th March, 10.30am
• This is an investment opportunity unlike anything else currently on the market
Open:
By Appointment
and is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a development site in a blue-chip
Enquiries:
Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698, Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049
• Bangalow is one of the most sought-after locations in NSW, hosting some of the region’s most popular and eclectic events
location with approval to develop!
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• Located within walking distance to world famous beaches and vibrant centre of
• 588m2 elevated block, the home is flooded with ample light and allows natural breezes
Byron bay; ideal for first home, holiday home, smart investment or downsizers
• Cleverly designed home with separate wings built around the pristine, 10m in-ground
• Large open plan tiled dining and living area flowing to a private courtyard
swimming pool
• The kitchen is a good size with plenty of cupboard space
• Parent’s retreat with master bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom with large
• 3 light filled bedrooms all boast built ins, ceiling fans and new carpet
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Address:
15 Orara Court, Byron Bay
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Saturday, 30th January 9.00am – 9.30am Enquiries:
Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698
35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466
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Saturday, 30th January 10.00am – 10.30am Enquiries:
Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698
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• This is a special 4.45-acre estate (1.8 HA) with a rich community history • Ideally located in a private and peaceful garden setting only 10 minutes from town • The estate comprises: Main Residence, Summer House, Granny Flat, Machinery/ utility Shed and Studio • Generous open plan living, kitchen and dining space opens via bi-fold doors to a large covered patio overlooking the pool • 3 bedrooms that feature their own ensuite and private deck
Address:
89 Massinger Street, Byron Bay
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20 Taylors Lane, Ewingsdale
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Contact Agent
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Su Reynolds 02 6685 8466, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635
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Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232
crest of Ruskin and Paterson Street • Boasting magnificent ocean views over the treetops • Original and charming cottage offers a slice of authentic Byron • Potential for dual occupancy or strata title development (STCA)
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• This an amazing opportunity to own a piece of paradise with 54 acres of pristine hinterland and a gorgeous 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom unique timber home • Private oasis with spectacular views from Myocum Valley to Mt Chincogan • Entertainer’s delight, with open plan living that leads out to a large deck overlooking 25 metre inground lap pool, steam sauna and gazebo • Spring-fed dams across the property, great fencing, cattle yards will all serve your livestock well
Address:
20 Lovegroves Lane, Uralba
Address:
767 Myocum Road, Myocum
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Open:
Saturday, 30th January 10.00am – 10.30am
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Su Reynolds 02 6685 8466, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635
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Oliver Aldridge 0421 171 499, Paul Prior 0418 324 297
• Elevated northerly aspect and wide rural vistas • Fantastic indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces • Stylish, modern kitchen with stone benches, quality appliances & butlers pantry • Beautiful lagoon style pool
35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466
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PROFESSIONALS & MARK COCHRANE ANNOUNCE TODAY THAT THEY HAVE JOINED FORCES WITH AND ARE RE-BRANDING TO “NORTH COAST LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES”. THE UNION BRINGS TOGETHER TWO OF BYRON SHIRE’S BIGGEST PROPERTY FAMILIES IN TWO GREAT LOCATIONS, FORMING A STRONG COMBINED BUSINESS AND BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE LOCAL REAL ESTATE MARKET.
North Coast Lifestyle Properties will operate out of both the Brunswick Heads office (Mullumbimbi Street) and our Mullumbimby office on Burringbar Street. With both offices being very well known in the area and with strong connections and reputations within the community, it just makes sense to combine and expand the two. Both businesses will continue to take the fresh, forward thinking and dynamic approach for which they have become well known for. Principals Sam Pedlow and Paul Eatwell are extremely excited about bringing both businesses together, combining two experienced teams with years of expert knowledge in their field. The last five years have seen significant changes for both offices and now with the addition of Mullumbimby, the combined presence will enable them to continue to provide excellence in customer service to their clients. Together, the two businesses represent over a century of experience in both Residential & Commercial Sales, and Holiday, Commercial & Residential Property Management. Come and meet the team or visit us on www.nclp.com.au
Mullumbimby Office: 6684 2615
Brunswick Heads Office: 6685 1839
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Well positioned investment 4 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby Sale: $719,000
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Originally constructed as a soft drink factory for ‘Pilgrims’ soft drinks, these premises were used by an aluminum window and door manufacturer called ‘Starglaze’. When ‘Starglaze’ eventually closed, Chincogan Mowers took up the lease and have operated most successfully for over 30 years from this main street location. Today Walter and Pauline Klossner still have a wonderful reputation for customer service and value. They (along with Byron Community College who are the second tenant) have both taken up new 3x3 year leases. We highly recommend this property as an excellent investment showing over 6% nett on the asking price. You can’t get that return with your money in the bank!! And, you can most likely borrow at half that rate. Call Mark Cochrane at NCLP and he’ll send you the contract – markc@nclp.com.au. Contact: Mark Cochrane – 0416 142 663 North Coast Lifestyle Properties – Mullumbimby
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appointment 15 Orara Court, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am 3/11 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am 20 Lovegroves Lane, Uralba. Sat 10–10.30am 767 Myocum Road, Myocum. Sat 10–10.30am 514 Rosebank Road, Rosebank. Sat 10–10.30am 22 Mill Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am 1/4 Corkwood Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm 21 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm 390 Terania Creek Road, Terania Creek. Sat 1–2pm. Inspect by appointment
Harcourts Northern Rivers
• 3 Latta Avenue, Ballina. Sat 10–10.30am • 8 Oakland Avenue, West Ballina. Sat 11–11.30am • 3/6 Marge Porter Place, West Ballina. Sat 11–11.30am • 7b Midway Avenue, Wollongbar. Sat 11–11.30am • 2 Coonawarra Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 10.30–11am • 57 Lismore Road, Alstonville. Sat 12–12.30pm • 5 Gardie Place, Coolgardie. Sat 12–12.30pm • 1 Pimble Valley Road, Crabbes Creek. Sat 12–12.45pm • 4/42 Byron Street, Lennox Head. Sat 1–1.30pm LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads
• 2/3 Bindaree Way, Ocean Shores. Fri 12–12.30pm; Sat 11–11.30am McGrath Byron Bay
• 38 Avocado Crescent, Ewingsdale. Sat 10–10.30am North Coast Lifestyle Properties
• 42 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.45am
9–11am; Sat 11am–2.30pm
• 1/72 Harbour Way, Brunswick Heads. Wed 5–5.30pm; Sat 10–11am • 11 Silkwood Terrace, Tweed Heads West. Sat 9–10am • 29 Tumbulgum Road Murwillumbah. Sat 10–10.30am • 37 Warwick Park Road, Sleepy Hollow. Sat 12.30–1pm Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay
• 1787 Kyogle Rd, Uki. Sat 10.30–11.15am Tim Miller Real Estate
• 11 Riverside Crescent, Brunswick Heads. Wed 12.30–1pm; Sat 10.30–11am
New Listings First National Byron Bay
• 390 Terania Creek Road, Terania Creek • 9 Station Street, Bangalow • 15 Orara Court, Byron Bay • 4/5–7 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay North Coast Lifestyle Properties
• 42 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby • 4 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ Murwillumbah
• 1/72 Harbour Way, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11am
Auction First National Byron Bay
• 9 Station Street, Bangalow. Sat 6 Mar, 10.30am • 767 Myocum Road, Myocum. Forthcoming Auction • 390 Terania Creek Road, Terania Creek. Forthcoming Auction Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ Murwillumbah
• 1/72 Harbour Way, Brunswick Heads. Sat 30 Jan, 11am Tim Miller Real Estate
• 11 Riverside Crescent, Brunswick Heads. Sat 30 Jan, 11am on–site
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A grand old residence steeped in the history of Mullumbimby, filled with great memories, right in the heart of town. Built around 1910–1911 as the vicarage to St Martin’s, this character filled classic, heritage listed residence, looks for renewed life and loving but minimal restoration. • Huge classic deep bungalow style front verandah and partly wrapped around one side. • Soaring 13ft decorative timber ceilings and walls with rich, seasoned, polished hardwood timber floors.
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• 4 bedrooms with wardrobes, front office, some with original fireplaces. • First time offered, secure your place and become part of Mullumbimby history or just enjoy the pleasure of living in a grand ole home. View: Saturday 11–11.45am Contact: Paul Eatwell 0414 466 111 paul@nclp.com.au Mark Cochrane 0416 142 663 markc@nclp.com.au
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Adrian Howe 0477 222 457 adrian.howe@oceanshores.rh.com.au
1/72 Harbour Way, Brunswick Heads The Ideal Brunswick Escape Beautiful Brunswick Heads offers an ideal escape and the perfect place to embrace the coveted North Coast lifestyle of sun, surf and sand. This home includes: • Launch your canoe, SUP or boat across the road to explore the stunning Brunswick River and nearby waterways • Spacious open plan master with ensuite and private balcony • Family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry downstairs
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FINANCE
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VICKI COOPER 0418 231 955 vickicooper@atrealty.com.au www.vickicooper.com
PAUL PRIOR
‘We wholeheartedly recommend Bryce to anyone considering selling or buying a property’
SALES
0418 324 297 paulprior@byronbayfn.com
N & K Pollock
Professional and results driven with extensive knowledge. Servicing the Byron Shire and beyond.
Contact Bryce Cameron 0412 057 672
Call Paul for an appointment today.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Property Management Melissa Phillips 02 6685 0177 rentals@ljhbrunswickheads.com Save yourself thousands, call the expert property management team.
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CONVEYANCING BUYING and SELLING REAL ESTATE You need an alternative legal specialist 0411 757 425 tim@millerrealestate.com.au millerrealestate.com.au @timmiller_realestate
NP CONVEYANCING We are here to help AND we’ll save you money
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PHONE 6685 7436 FOR A QUOTE
0405 350 682 rez@byronproperty.com.au
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PROPERTY STYLING
2/75 Jonson Street Byron Bay 2481 Fax: (02) 6685 7221 Lic No 1041865 !
REAL SERVICE REAL SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE
CALL REZ TODAY
Investment Management Team LJ Hooker Brunswick HeadsÂŞ
byronbaypropertylawyer.com 02 6680 7370 Byron Bay Property Lawyer (Vickers Lawyers) has relocated to 42 Bilin Road, Myocum. Same phone number and same friendly professional service but we only handle property related matters. • We are experienced, approachable and friendly lawyers. • Advice on buying and selling real estate. • Residential/Strata conveyancing. • Contract review/advice and strata reports. • Registered for PEXA (electronic lodgement). • Business sales and commercial leases. PHILIP VICKERS
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ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777
ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 BOOKKEEPER Local and reliable .................................. barbarasbookkeeping.com.au 0402 118649 BAS * TAXATION * ACCOUNTING saltwateraccountancy.com.au ...............................02 66874746
CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS
6684 5296
BECK THE BOOKKEEPER All platforms, BAS & Payroll. beckthebookkeeper.com.au ....02 66084372 BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444 ACCOUNTANT BAS, bookkeeping & tax. Call Mel ...........................................................0455 302137
INDEX
ACUPUNCTURE
Accountants & Bookkeepers.............................. 33 Acupuncture ....................................................... 33 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration ...................... 33 Antennas & Installation ..................................... 33 Antiques/Restoration ......................................... 33 Appliance Repair ................................................ 33 Architects ............................................................ 33 Automotive ......................................................... 33 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters .................. 33 Bricklaying .......................................................... 33 Building Trades ................................................... 33 Bush Regen & Weed Control .............................. 33 Carpet Cleaning .................................................. 34 Chimney Sweeps................................................. 34 Chiropractic......................................................... 34 Cleaning .............................................................. 34 Computer Services ............................................. 34 Concreting & Paving ........................................... 34 Counselling ......................................................... 34 Decks, Patios & Extensions ................................ 34 Dentists ............................................................... 34 Design & Drafting ............................................... 34 Driveway Maintenance ...................................... 34 Earthmoving & Excavation ................................ 34 Electricians .......................................................... 34 Fencing ................................................................ 34 Floor Sanding & Polishing ................................. 34 Flooring ............................................................... 34 Funeral Services.................................................. 34 Garden & Property Maintenance ...................... 34 Garden Design .................................................... 34 Gas Suppliers ...................................................... 34 Graphic Design ................................................... 34 Guttering ............................................................. 34 Handypersons ..................................................... 35 Health .................................................................. 35 Hire ...................................................................... 35 Kitchens ............................................................... 35 Landscape Design .............................................. 35 Landscape Supplies............................................ 35 Landscaping ....................................................... 35 Locksmith ............................................................ 35 Osteopathy.......................................................... 35 Painting ............................................................... 35 Pest Control ......................................................... 35 Photography ....................................................... 35 Physiotherapy ..................................................... 35 Picture Framing .................................................. 35 Plastering ............................................................ 35 Plumbers ............................................................. 35 Pools .................................................................... 35 Removalists ......................................................... 35 Roofing ................................................................ 36 Rubbish Removal ................................................ 36 Self Storage ......................................................... 36 Septic Systems .................................................... 36 Solar Installation ................................................ 36 Television Services ............................................. 36 Tiling .................................................................... 36 Tree Services ....................................................... 36 Tuition ................................................................. 36 Upholstery .......................................................... 36 Valuers ................................................................. 36 Veterinary Surgeons .......................................... 36 Water Filters ........................................................ 36 Water Supplies .................................................... 36 Welding ............................................................... 36 Window Cleaning ............................................... 36 Window Tinting................................................... 36
ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis.............................................0490 022183
BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS LOCAL
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SUNSCREENS
MARLENE FARRY Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine marlenefarry.com .........0416 599507 ACUPUNCTURE & acupressure massage. Ph Dr. Derek Doran .......................................0414 478787
AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
1/84 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay
66 680 0 8862
FREE E MEASURE E QUOTE E
CURTAINS
PLANTATION SHUTTERS
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YOUR LOCAL BLIND MAN at North Byron Blinds .................................................. Amos 0404 421518
AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
PLEASE CALL 6680 9394 artisanair.com.au AU 37088
BRICKLAYING BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268
BUILDING TRADES
Lic 246545C
• DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reason-
Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services
– Sales – Installation – Repairs – All Commercial Refrigeration – Residential & Commercial Airconditioning – Coolroom Design & Construction – Freezer Rooms
45 Manns Road, Mullumbimby
able market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).
• RELIABLE TRADESMAN • DECKS & PERGOLAS • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS
6684 2783
Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492
LICENCE NUMBER 344531C
SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE
CALL BRETT 0414 542 019
COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137
ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION
0439 624 945
AH
02 66 804 173 Friendly Reliable Prompt Local
Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work
JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705
Lic: 317362C
0417 654 888
Complete Home Maintenance Solutions
FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique. 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com 0412 528454
COFFEE MACHINE SERVICE & REPAIR coffeetechbyron.com.au Phone Stuart ............0407 395263
ARCHITECTS OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001
Quality workmanship, and reliable and personalised service.
www.stoneysbuildingcreations.com
ANTIQUES/RESTORATION APPLIANCE REPAIR
Licensed builder, specialising in Bathroom renovations.
Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations • General Carpentry • Timber Decks • Home Maintenance RAY GOUGH 0477 005 144 completehome_1@bigpond.com
Lic. 266174C
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ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS
ALL CARPENTRY WORK FULLY INSURED
AUTOMOTIVE NSW Lic. 83568c Qld BSA 1238105
• Floor installations • Door & Window installations • Decks & Pergolas 0488 950 638 matt.rowan.wardle@gmail.com • Alterations
DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998
• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016
LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES
BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420 HAVEN BUILDING All aspects of building. Lic 326616C ...............................................0432 565060
Lic No: MVTC157416
Mobile Panel, Paint & Bumper Repairs FREE QUOTES • Scratch & Dent Repairs • Rust Repairs • Pre Sales Tidy Ups • Car Park Dents • Accident Damage
We come to you. Fully qualified, fully insured and all work is guaranteed.
Bumper to Bumper Repairs | Cory 0403 918 831
FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162 CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Greg’s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595
BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns – bindii weeds – Army worms – grass grubs .....0418 110714 EAST COAST BUSH REGENERATION Tree planting, weed control. Call Rossco Faithfull.0409 157695
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CARPET CLEANING FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!
DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE
Green & Clean
Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffic areas, deodorising and sanitation. Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa
0408 232 066
Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours
Coast to Country Asphalt Specialising in
WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553
CLEANING
FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING THE FLOOR SANDER New & old floors, decks, non-toxic finishes, special effects, free quotes..0407 821690
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SERVICING THE EAST COAST OF THE NSW NORTHERN RIVERS
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THE TIMBER FLOORING SPECIALISTS NEW DISPLAY 10 Dudgeons lane, Bangalow T 6687 2483 | M 0410 406 334
EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION
TINY EARTHWOR
FUNERAL SERVICES
Philip Toovey
ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING
NORTHERN RIVERS DIRECT CREMATIONS Personal service, female-led exceptional care
0409 799 909
24 hours. All-inclusive and local. $2100 .........................................................................1300 585778
various implements available for limited access projects
actionjoewindow@gmail.com
• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & flyscreens • Water efficient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 0409 207 646 or 0412 495750 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 PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER excellent references, good rates. Shire wide. Ph Krissy ..0410 860330
WILSONS
GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Excavation & Plant Hire
Specialising in Driveway Construction & Maintenance
• Tip Trucks 3 to 12 Tonne • Excavators 5 & 21 Tonne • Posi Track Loader • Driveways • Roads • Cleaning • Civil Works • House Pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush Rocks • Rock Walls • Water Truck
Training & Assessment: Earthmoving Plant & Forklift Nationally Recognised Qualifications
admin@wilsonexcavationsandtruckhire.com.au Byron Bay 0427 663 678 or 0452 400 565
COMPUTER SERVICES
5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE
MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394
Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks. Augers and rock grab available.
GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839
RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111
EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283
CONCRETING & PAVING
FLOORING
6677 1859
&
BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282
FLOW FENCING Pool fencing, timber/colourbond, local, professional and reliable.......0416 424256
ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES
BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905
CHIROPRACTIC
EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service. ..................................................0432 107262
0467 482 948
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CHIMNEY SWEEPING
BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0439 078549
• Asphalt Driveways • Sub-divisions • Earthworks • Carparks • and all Maintenance! For a Free Quote Call Now
Commercial / Domestic / Insurance
FENCING
A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed. Ph Sam.......0477 851493 LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, tree maintenance .....................0402 487213
NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating.0402 716857 PAUL’S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791
SALISBURY
GRADER HIRE All road construction, driveways, pads, horse arenas. Adrian ................0428 845091 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552
Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. Residential • Civil • Industrial
BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109
24 HOUR SERVICE
0439 624 945
Lic No. 337066C
ALL AROUND
CONCRETING
Free Quotes
TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772
AH
02 66 804 173
Domestic Commercial
All Jobs Small or Large
Lic: 154293c
DARYL 0418 234 302
ELECTRICIANS
Lic.136717c
CONCRETING
ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753
0424 876 155
YOU CAN TRUST? Family owned and operated, Est. 2010
SPECIALIST DECK SANDER (raised nail heads no prob), deck oiling, etc by FCR ..........0419 789600
Electrical, Data, Solar, Service and Maintenance
BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE.......................................................................66851264
DESIGN & DRAFTING
Serving the Northern Rivers Community
535 149
DESIGN Print | Branding | Social Media | Websites | Graphic Design
robert@parallelpower.com.au COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355
JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477
BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Scan for website
BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical. Level 2 ASP. Solar, data + TV. Lic 133082C .......................0432 289705 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048
www.brunswickvalleygas.com
www.thinkblinkdesign.com
LIC: 228999C
CONTACT US TODAY 0438
Locally Owned Est 18 years
No Rental
0408 760 609
ELECTRICIAN
THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690
LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816
GAS SUPPLIERS
Reliable
LOOKING FOR A LOCAL
Quality Guaranteed Licenced, professional and reliable Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
DENTISTS
GARDEN DESIGN
Free Delivery nichollselectrical@outlook.com
FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic 155456C. Ph Andrew.........................0401 968173
DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS
GW GARDEN MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, trees & hedges, trailer ..............0408 244820
SECURITY, DATA, TV Tim Nicholls ph: 0468 384 203 lic: 000102498
PLATINUM CRETE CONCRETING Lic 225874C. 20 years exp. Free quotes. Justin .........0458 773788
COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING Get unstuck & reclaim life purpose. TracieAnne.com .. 0437 174804
GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442
www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au FENG SHUI / GARDEN DESIGN .........................Lyn 0428 884329
Call Daniel
COUNSELLING
RICK’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, pool service ...0424 805660
BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801
GUTTERING
AAA GUTTER GUARD Over 17 years of gutter protection in the region.
Ph 0427 648 981 www.aaagutterguard.com
LOCALLY PROVEN QUALITY PRODUCTS
FENG SHUI DESIGN CONSULTANT Lizzie Bodenham livingbalancedesigns.com.au Ph .0431 678608 BEN FORSYTH, Electrician. Lic:240691C. Ocean Shores & surrounds. No job too small ...0422 136408 BORRELL DESIGN Drafting & design. Commercial, retail, residential, shop fit-outs .....0412 043463 E4 ELECTRICAL SERVICES Lic 116621c. Solutions made E4 EASY! Phone Jamie ..........0410 502060 SPOTLESS GUTTERS. Gutter Guard Specialists. Ph........................................................0405 922839
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PLUMBERS
Chay 0429 805 081
R E S I D E N T I A L | C O M M E R C I A L | I N D U S T R I A L | S T R AT A | M A I N T E N A N C E S E R V I C E S
24 hr response time guaranteed
HANDY MAN SERVICES
0414 210 222
Fully Insured
paul.munten@bigpond.com.au
YVES DE WILDE
A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697
20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE
QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES
X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING
HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 www.duluxaccredited.com.au
ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance, painting. Call Mark ........0402 281638
Licence No. 207479C
NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?
BUILDING SERVICES
0415 952 494 X 6680 7573 X www.yvesdewilde.com.au LIC 114372C
CARE & REPAIR HANDYMAN. Aaron ............................................................................0428 891682
HEALTH
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Lic 167371C
HIGHPOINT Repairs & handyman services. Painting, plastering & tiling. Michael ........0421 896796
Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy
30 years experience Blocked drain specialists Everything plumbing, drainage & gasďŹ tting SHANE
ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249
0400 852 141
energyplumbing@gmail.com WWW.ENERGYJETTING.COM.AU WWW.ENERGYPLUMBING.COM.AU
MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 BYRONBAYPAINTINGSERVICES.COM.AU – Reliable. Quality work. Ph .....................1300 255 724 JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 REMEDIAL MASSAGE: Deep tissue, sports, relaxation. HICAPS avail. Aaron Ovens ......0408 707304 MOVE TO NURTURE PILATES STUDIO & mat classes. Lennox Head ............................0404 459605
PEST CONTROL
MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035
AYURVEDA, NATUROPATH, Herbs, Jacinta McEwen – Om Healing ...................................66849422
HIRE
ADM PLUMBING SERVICES‌ (NO JOB TOO SMALL)‌ Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483
KITCHENS
• Targeted treatments for all pests with “no sprayâ€? cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts
6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018
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D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au .......................Dave 0409 843689
BEAU JARDIN Landscape plans & horticultural consultations. beaujardin.com.au .................0417 054443 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804
LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
73 Station St, Mullumbimby
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PHOTOGRAPHY
1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)
6684 2323 / 0418 663 983
Tree Faerie Fotos Professional • Commercial • Personal
LANDSCAPING
(opp. Council chambers)
6684 3003 REMOVALISTS
YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714
• Sand • Soils • Gravels • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more
30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism
www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518
PHYSIOTHERAPY NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511
Andy’s Move & More
Small & Medium Moves, Pianos, Artworks, Tip Runs, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most Areas Based from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby Calls always returned
0429149 533 Est 2006
SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO
From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring
• Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of ďŹ ne art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery
0409 917646
LEAPFROG REMOVALS BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS
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OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics,
LOCKSMITH
shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge....................66803499 Brendan Duggan Locksmith. Automotive car keys and lock installation/repair .......0412 764148
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PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL
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Competitive rates and packing supplies available. 0432 552 067 | 6684 5481 | byroncoastremovals@gmail.com MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813
SUNRISE PLASTERING. No job too small. Renovations + patchworks. Gtd sat. Free quote ....0418 992001 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999 J. RAY PLASTERING 30 years experience. Quality workmanship. Ph John ....................0467 598038 MAN WITH A TALL VAN Furniture removal services. $60 an hour. Call Evan .................0410 120777
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SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66813140 or 0417 698227 PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786 RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL NEW ROOFS / RE-ROOFS INSULATED ROOF PANELS FASCIA & GUTTERS REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852
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MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524
TILE & GROUT CLEANING
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0408 232 066
WINTER SPECIAL:
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0412 026 441
RUBBISH REMOVAL
PROBLEM CAMPHORS and woody weeds removed. No fuss-green waste, lantana too! ..0478 779650 MOWAT TREES – Local Arborist – Call Brad ..................................................................0482 613537
UPHOLSTERY BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists.............................66805255
Phone Paul: 0499 373 117 ALL ROOF CLEANING & PAINTING by Full Circle Refinishing. Ph Oliver .......................0419 789600
LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper + crane truck. Local, qualified, insured. Free quotes .......0402 487213
Leaky showers sealed at a fraction of the cost of re tiling.
VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010 SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP - Valuation, Advisory & Asset M/ment. Specialists in: Residential, Rural, Commercial & Industrial. www.simsonproperty.com.au..........0400 134562 or 0427 220976
TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232
TREE SERVICES
TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772 MAN WITH UTE. RETHINK REUSE RECYCLE. Ph Mark ................................................0411 113300 THIS IS RUBBISH Tipper truck for hire. Call or text Jono ...............................................0412 871438
CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES The Fully Insured Professionals
G FROG RUBBISH REMOVAL & TIP RUNS. 9m3 trailer. Same day service. Best rates .0413 289443
• Stump Grinding • Bobcat • Cherrypicker • Crane Truck • 18� Chipper
SELF STORAGE
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VETERINARY SURGEONS MULLUM VET CLINIC: Richard Gregory, Bec Willis, Mark Sebastian – After hours avail ...66843818 NORTH COAST VETERINARY SERVICES Dr Lauren Archer .................................................66840735
WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts for home, commercial and rural properties
6680 8200 or 0418 108 181
Self storage with security. Largest choice of sizes.
8-10 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industrial Estate www.byronbayselfstorage.com.au | 6685 8349 | bbss@westnet.com.au
WATER SUPPLIES
SEPTIC SYSTEMS Home sewage solutions Commercial wastewater treatment Rainwater tanks concrete and plastic
Lic 312643C
TRIDENT WATER Remote access delivery, 4WD water truck. Northern Rivers & surrounds ..0412 580 564
PRUNING ~ REMOVALS ~ STUMP GRINDING • 20 years local knowledge and experience • Fully insured / free quotes • 19 inch chipper • Bobcat • Cherry picker • Crane truck
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Northern Rivers Pty Ltd
0427 347 380
WELDING WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, General, Repairs: Steel, Aluminium & Stainless ..0408 410545
WINDOW CLEANING
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0418 754 149 • 07 5523 9930 • 1300 Taylex • www.taylex.com.au TRINE SOLUTIONS Local sewerage specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C. 0407 439805
SOLAR INSTALLATION
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0401 208 797
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CLEAN VIEW Prompt, professional, insured. Phone David .............................................0421 906460
WINDOW TINTING SUNRISE W. T. 3/19-21 Centennial Cct, Byron. Cars, homes, offices, etc. High quality ..0412 158478 SURFWAGON - Car/Home/Office tint. Lifetime Warranty. W/sale price .........................0434 875009
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Classifieds INDEX Birthdays ................................ 38 Business For Sale ................. 37
ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS
DEADLINE TUES 12PM
For Sale ................................. 37
PHONE ADS
Garage Sales......................... 37
Ads may be taken by phone on
Publication day is Wednesday, booking deadlines are the day before publication.
Caravans................................ 37
Halls For Hire......................... 37
6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE
Health Notices ....................... 37
Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo office:
Lost & Found ......................... 38
Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby
Motor Vehicles ....................... 37 Musical Notes ........................ 38 Only Adults ............................ 38 Positions Vacant ............... 37/38 Professional Services ............ 37 Public Notices ........................ 37 Social Escorts........................ 38 To Let ..................................... 37 Tradework .............................. 37 Tree Services ......................... 37 Tuition .................................... 38 Vehicles Wanted .................... 37 Wanted .................................. 37 Wanted To Rent ..................... 37 Wanted To Lease ................... 37 Work Wanted ......................... 38
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Are invited for the leasing of Mullumbimby Bowling Club premises for areas up to 480 square metres. Uses could include restaurant or food preparation and distribution as well as ancillary activities. Please contact Mark Cochrane at North Coast Lifestyle Properties – Mullumbimby.
0416 142 663 markc@nclp.com.au
HYPATIA’S LEGACY David Lovejoy Books are notorious time travellers, and a dangerous book from first century Alexandria has arrived in the present. On sale at Mullum Echo office $12
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Community Consultation Session: Proposed 100MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at 1348 Bruxner Highway, McKees Hills NSW. Maoneng Australia will undertake a community consultation session regarding the proposed development of a stand-alone 100 MW Battery Energy Storage System and ancillary infrastructure at 1348 Bruxner Highway, McKees Hill NSW (Lot 2552 on DP843766). The proposed project will contribute to the decarbonisation of the electricity network by increasing the ability to store electricity that is increasingly being supplied by intermittent renewable generation. The session will be held at Clovass McKees Hill Hall (Corner Bruxner Highway and Fig Tree Lane, McKees Hill) on Wednesday 3 February at 6pm (arrival from 5.45pm). The session will include an outline of the proposal followed by a Q&A session to address any questions attendees may have. If you wish to attend the session, please send an email to development@maoneng.co with your name, address, contact details and number of attendees. If you wish to receive some further information on the project prior to the meeting please indicate this in your email and details will be sent through. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic it is important that consultation is conducted in a COVID Safe manner, so all attendees will be required to sign in and practise social distancing. We look forward to your attendance.
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FEBRUARY 2021 Astronomical data and tides High tide, height (m)
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LOST & FOUND
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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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Mullumbimby District Neighbourhood Centre
Byron Community Centre
Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and offers a range of services and activities. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy art, music, games, great food and more. Call reception on 6684 1286 and discover what is on offer. 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: free service funded by the government, offering advocacy & assistance to find options to address debts. Information, referral and advocacy. To enquire about accessing any of these services call 6684 1286 or fill out an online enquiry form.
Homeless Breakfast: 7:30–9am Wednesday. Homeless Showers: Monday and Wednesday 10am–12pm (book in at breakfasts). Women’s Support and Counselling: Friday 1–3pm, Community Cabin Carlyle St. Free Phone Counselling: Call 0415 322 064 10am–2pm. Seniors Computer Club: Friday 9am–11am, Community
Cabin Carlyle St. Seniors drumming, yoga, ukulele, art and drama: 66856807 for booking and time details. Volunteer Hub referral service: Call 66856807.
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.
Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a
On The Horizon
Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of non-profit community groups. February at Blackrocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. We look forward to seeing you all again. Enquires call Pat on 0427 976 436 or Jean on 0431 606 376.
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week in the Shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call1300 652 820 or text your postcode to 0488 811 247. www. na.org.au. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au.
Mullumbimby Food Box
The Brunswick Valley Probus Club meeting is on Tuesday 2nd February . 10am start at The Ocean Shores Country Club. No catering for this day. Enquires ring Margaret on 02 66803316.
volunteering needs. Whether you are looking for volunteers or want to volunteer, email volunteers@ byroncentre.com.au, phone 6685 6807, or check out the website www. byroncentre.com.au/volunteers.
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Fun Croquet
The Byron Community Centre Volunteer Hub is open for all your
Pottsville Fun Croquet Club Inc will recommence playing on Tuesday, 9
Food Box reopened on 21 January.
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Lismore Thistles sign Coach of the Year to lead Premier League team Ross Kendall Lismore Thistles have signed 2020 Northern NSW Coach of the Year, Chris Layland, to take charge of the men’s Premier League team for the upcoming 2021 season. One of the most experienced coaches on the far north coast, Layland has vast experience with football and at elite representative level. ‘I am excited and proud to join Lismore Thistles: one of the most historic and successful clubs on the far north coast,’ Layland said. ‘We are looking to build Thistles back into a major force. We will have a winning mentality. We will play good football and we will challenge for trophies’. For the past four seasons, Layland has been with Byron Bay as their Summer Youth League (SYL) head coach and
Chris Layland won the Byron Shire Sportsperson of the Year award in 2019. Photo supplied their technical director. At Byron Bay, Layland oversaw the winning of 16 trophies and implemented the club’s High Performance Program – but it was his record-equalling hat trick of SYL titles that he is most remembered for. Along with his achievements on the far north coast,
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where he has coached for 18 years, Layland also has success coaching at the elite level with his son, Christian, who recently joined the A-League coaching staff at the top-of-the-table Central Coast Mariners. Together they won the Australian national title with the New South Wales State
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Team in 2018 and a bronze medal at the NSW State Titles in 2016. Layland has also been instrumental in sending many of the region’s top talents to trial with clubs such as Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney Olympic. It was through his connections that FFNC Golden Boot winner, Sam Shepherd, signed with Wanderers; winning an U20 championship with the A-League club. Layland has completed his FFA B Licence course, is an FFA Coaching Course Presenter, and has previously been a Brisbane Roar Academy coach. ‘I urge all players who would like to join us at Thistles to give me a call on 0403 926 132. We welcome new and returning players,’ he said.
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1. Rollover for bank due – squabble over refried vegetables! (6,3,6) 9. Passing in letters, perhaps – a kind of protection (5,4) 10. Shakespeare’s fairy, real one – unreal! (5) 11. Concerning weight, place another cartridge in the breech (6) 12. Remarkably agile, Winton somersaults at the end of allowable longevity (3,5) 13. Harass carnivorous mammal (6) 15. Popular young sibling running – brook no refusal! (6,2) 18. Princess’s hair causes anxiety (8) 19. Criticises report of Calvinist John (6) 21. Old city, English, follows media – a compelling force! (8) 23. Swamp church, 500 hemmed in (6) 26. Mark – good man, Australian, popular (5) 27. Leave summit about ship – now publish! (2,2,5) 28. Reckless Mormons risk dare – but they’re deliberately misleading! (5,3,7)
1. Meal from leftovers (6,3,6) 9. Armour common in the Middle Ages (5,4) 10. Spirit from Shakespeare’s The Tempest (5) 11. Get ready to fire again (6) 12. Restriction on army enlistees (3,5) 13. Sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal (6) 15. Stipulate, assert (6,2) 18. A state of adversity or peril (8) 19. Skips the doorbell (6) 21. A force that compels (8) 23. Competed with a sword (6) 26. Mark or discolour, not easily removed (5) 27. Newspaper gets printed (2,2,5) 28. Artful deception (5,3,7)
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A brief massage (4,3) A rough and noisy fight (5) Listen attentively (4,2,3) Vegetarian gelatin substitute (4) Careful, persevering (8) Small game bird (5) Mysterious, difficult to interpret or understand (9) 8. Unit of explosive power (7) 14. Criminal made reckless by despair (9) 16. Hotelier (9) 17. Samuel Beckett’s Gogo (8) 18. Suddenly and forcefully removes from office (7) 20. People who derive pleasure from pain (7) 22. A feeling that something is the case (5) 24. A statement of guiding beliefs (5) 25. Chemical element’s smallest particle (4)
1. Sponsor game – second, but it can provide comfort and relief! (4,3) 2. Fight with Brother Tool (5) 3. Listen –Deighton, American lawyer, close by (4,2,3) 4. A fish jelly (4) 5. Assiduous man from Timor-Leste (8) 6. Shrink a bird? (5) 7. Strange giant mice – puzzling (9) 8. Potassium and oil spilled with temperature running – could be Last week’s solution N370 heavy! (7) 14. Daredevil challenges road speed (9) T R A F F I C C O P E O T U E 16. Popular new castle – the queen and B A S E M E N T E R the hotelier! (9) C M L R 17. Star gone missing – he was waiting S T A S I S A N G S I P S R for Godot! (8) R O L L I N G S T O N 18. Stops sitting and throws out (7) N I U U 20. Perverts are unhappy winners (7) T I M E E X P O 22. Directions for hearing, perhaps (5) S S B N H O 24. Unusual décor – it’s about believing! C A R E L E S S T C R I E (5) G I G O L O G L A S 25. Australian cat – very small (4) R N N N D B E N D
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this week’s astral emphasis in your teamwork and collaboration zone says you’ll get by ‘with a lotta help from your friends’. Keeping your temper, treading carefully, and making the effort to play well with others are your savviest operating strategies for the coming three weeks.
LEO: Tune into your heart, the Leo-ruled part of your body, for courage and confidence during Friday’s annual full moon in Leo. Use this inner radiance as support through the intense and potentially explosive planetary emphasis in your partnership zone, as something winds to a close through Mercury retro’s setbacks and delays.
SAGITTARIUS: This week’s quartet of planets in gregarious Aquarius – including interactive, outgoing, Jupiter, your personal mentor – is a pretty dynamic transit for self-promotion. Just be aware that tunnel-vision is also operating, and stay open to diverse views. For best results, take extra care with what you say, write, post or message.
TAURUS: This week is bookended by challenging aspects, with a high point in the middle. If your stability’s disrupted by flux, stick with the discipline of whatever regular routine you’re able to maintain. Back up data and resign yourself to crossed wires for a while. Check everything before you buy, send or say yes.
VIRGO: The present planetary pattern awards you first prize for most organised sign. As others dither, you’re in ‘the zone’ when your galactic guardian Mercury embarks on its first backpedal this year. While you’re prepped for this tricky transit’s fragile egos and erratic behavior, try not to micromanage the magic out of this week either...
CAPRICORN: Feeling pressured? Who isn’t, right now? If this energetic week has you wanting to take a chance on something, be sure to read the fine print – at least twice. And think of the next three weeks’ retrograde as a sort of quarterly review period for checking your progress so far.
GEMINI: Dreaming of all the places you aren’t going? Then forget FOMO and Google instructions for JOMO from Gemini social commentator, Michael Leunig. Your planet guide Mercury heading into its first retrograde for 2021 is a perfect time to hit the snooze button, or at the very least go easy – it’s already been a punishing enough year.
LIBRA: Best to press save on data and devices before
CANCER: With Mercury entering one of its signalscrambling cycles, trust issues may come up, as in who, and what, you can trust (including yourself, to make the right decisions on your own behalf). An issue from the past could also resurface for resolution – again. Most reliable guide? Your own inner PGS: personal guidance system.
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30 January, when communications and techno planet Mercury go rogue and group dynamics can fracture. Which won’t be all bad, as witty Mercury delivers plenty of sass, and an unexpectedly dramatic moment could suddenly free you up for a new move.
SCORPIO: As your base of operations takes a turn for the exciting – but also potentially stressful – watch what you say, post and text for the next few weeks. Direct the famous Scorpio laser focus onto what you do really well: working behind the scenes. If you have a big decision to make, Friday’s your best bet.
AQUARIUS: It’s all happening in the Aquarius corner this week, as your most fortunate year in a decade brings a cosmic clearance through obstacles. While the Sun and Jupiter conjunct in your sign is undeniably wonderful, remember that outrageous opinions are a double-edged sword, and during Mercury retrograde they can come back to cut you.
PISCES: Four planets activating your intuition suggests divine inspiration, but when one of them is Mercury retrograde, that could mean hibernation. Which looks like absolutely the best recipe for this period of losing things, forgetting stuff and letting go of what no longer serves you – to clear the path for something that does.
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January 26 – the day of flags ’n’ snags (settlement) sits uncomfortably alongside survival/invasion day. Wouldn’t white Stralia be able to celebrate its acheivements with less angst if more effort was made towards those whose ancestors were murdered and displaced? Q Q Q Q
After seven years, a refreshed Echo website is now up and running. Electron wrangler, Ewan Willis, says he has given the site, which attracts over 1.2 million unique visitors every year, a brush and floss. See it all at www.echo.net.au. Q Q Q Q
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Does the ‘Greens’ Council, under Mayor Simon Richardson, care about inappropriate development and those it affects? During the run up to the election, the mayor was effusive in his rhetoric against inappropriate development. Yet residents being hammered by neverending poorly designed clusterf*#ks don’t feel that he, and Council, give a stuff. See page 1, 4. Q Q Q Q
Those wanting to be involved in MardiGrass2021 can contact organisers via www. nimbinmardigrass.com or phone the HEMP Embassy on 6689 1842. MOB (MardiGrass Organising Body) president Michael Balderstone says, ‘We’re planning it like there’s no corona, but who knows what will be going on with COVID-19 by the first weekend in May’. Q Q Q Q
How would life be without Google? The tech giant is now restricting news in its search function in Australia because it wants to bully a democratically elected government over proposed media code laws (which would
benefit Murdoch). Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports ‘Google agrees to pay French media publishers for news and other online content’. Q Q Q Q
Uncomfortable news is never particularly easy to read, yet it can help change habits, and improve life for all beings on this little blue dot. New Scientist reported last week, ‘A quarter of all known bee species haven’t been seen since the 1990s’. Q Q Q Q
ICYMI from Julian Assange: ‘The overwhelming majority of information is classified to protect political security, not national security.’ Q Q Q Q
The Climate Council says ‘Mining and resource companies, with significant coal and gas investments, have given $136.8 million in political payments over the past two decades – making them the biggest donors in Australian politics’. See editorial page 8. Q Q Q Q
As the QAnon conspiracy events didn’t happen, is it now the QAnon-event? Believers thought that the 45th US president was going to round up Democractic satan worshipping paedophile cannibal elites who inhabit an underground pizza parlour. Really? The part where the 45th US president is really smart and speaks in codes should have been a give-away, yet no doubt there’s many locals still infected by the QAnon virus.
The PM again made an arsehat of himself by falsely claiming that 12 ships turned up in Sydney ‘all those years ago’. For the record it was 11, and they arrived at Kamay, now called Botany Bay, in 1788. He also tried to spin a false equivalency to Indigeneous suffering by claiming, ‘it wasn’t a particularly flash day for the people on those vessels either’. Umm, sea sickness is not really the same as cultural genocide, though is it? Last year, the former mid-level marketing manager also falsely claimed Captain Cook circumnavigated Australia, which he did not. Time to change the date, the flag, the anthem and our head of state.
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