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Byron Shire Mayor resigns What’s happening on Rajah Street, Ocean Shores? Aslan Shand Byron Shire Mayor, Simon Richardson, has resigned effective 30 April, 2021 following 13 years as a councillor, the last nine as mayor. He made his announcement on his social media page on Thursday, 22 April reflecting on the ‘tough personal journey for me during Byron Shire Mayor Simon Richardson this term’ dealing with both acute anxiety and the death announced his resignation on Thursday, 22 April, 2021. Photo Jeff Dawson of his wife Jane, which left him as the sole parent to his process and the impact on the wettwo young daughters. land and the critically endangered Referring to the Council he joined, and later became mayor of, Mitchell’s rainforest snail has left both the Greens and the commuhe stated that it was an ‘organisanity divided. tion that was at war with itself, The internal division of the broke and with no staff appetite Greens became clear during preseto take risks in fear of being shot down and very low morale. We also lection for mayoral and councillor had councillors at war, where it was positions for the upcoming Council elections. The failure of the two seen as natural to attack and bully sitting Greens Councillors, Michael each other. And lastly, we had a Lyon and Sarah Ndiaye, that Simon community that largely took sides, supported, to gain preselection to dug trenches and attacked each run for mayor demonstrated the [other,] where civil discourse was deep divides that have been crelargely absent and only the loud ated under Simon’s watch. Cr Lyon voices were heard. To my regret, in my first term when solely a council- came second last in the Council preselection so left The Greens to lor, I was a willing participant pursue his Council re-election as an within these conditions.’ independent. While he sees himself as having built bridges as mayor ‘between Commitment praised councillors, between councillors and staff and between Council and Leadership is always a challenge the community’ it is clear that there and particularly so in an active and have also been divisions created. passionate community like Byron Shire. Many have praised Mayor Byron bypass Richardson’s commitment over The Byron byass created both the years he has served, admiring success and failure for the mayor. his integrity and support for a wide While the impact on traffic congesrange of projects, from music and tion has been recognised as a spirit festivals, to his accessibility. ▶ Continued on page 2 success, the perceived failure of

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A window on the world of Ocean Shores gave children at Bayside Brunswick’s, Lilli Pilli preschool a glimpse of life in Rajah Street when local author, and preschool parent, Myo Him read her story and showed illustrations from her most recent book Rajah Street. It sees the world through her three your old son’s eyes as he experiences the delights of clouds flying though the sky, kookaburras laughing and the most exciting of all – the day the garbage truck comes. Photo Jeff Dawson

Shareholders question ‘direction’ of Mullum Rural Co-op Aslan Shand The board’s management of the Mullumbimby Rural Co-op has been called into question by shareholders, who have called a public meeting for this Wednesday, 28 April, at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club at 6pm to seek explanations from the board over the running and management of the Co-op. Dissatisfaction from shareholders and

employees has been building since the change of chair of the board in July 2020 from Maurie Maher to Ross Tucker, which changed the focus of the business according to some shareholders. Stock not being available, failure to send out or accept payment of invoices, differences between the advertised board prices for fuel and the price on the bowser, accreditation of workers for sale of some products,

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and low morale are some of the key issues that the board has been asked to address at the meeting. Madeline Holmes had worked in the office at the Co-op for 15 years but decided to resign after the board brought in a general manager to deal with regulatory and compliance issues. ‘I used to basically run the office by myself. We [with Tony who was the Co-op manager for over 30 years] weren’t informed of

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the “regulatory and compliance issues”; we were just left in the dark and they brought in a general manager,’ Ms Holmes told The Echo. ‘The issues that have been raised with me are that there is no stock, that management are now inaccessible. There are always going to be some rough patches when they implement something new. But personally I think they ▶ Continued on page 5

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Byron Mayor stepping down ▶ Continued from page 1 The housing situation has also been challenging with Simon supporting a number of developments, based on the Affordable Housing SEPP, which has left local communities feeling unheard and deserted by Council and its staff. While housing availability has increased, the cost of the ‘affordable housing’ created in these developments is nonetheless not affordable to people on medium to low wages. However, Simon and the other councillors have sought to find ways to increase low cost housing with the slated increased expansion of land available for Lot 22 housing development in Mullumbimby and community land trust potential. While land release around Mullumbimby is still contentious owing to the flooding issues, the drive towards creating low cost housing and maintaining community diversity is essential. Simon has actively sought to work with developers, seeing that as a way forward as a means to shape the

future rather than ‘creating roadblocks’ to development. This led to his support for the Mercato development in Byron Bay. While the development didn’t achieve its original promised fivestar green credentials it was a conscious effort to push development in the town towards sustainable outcomes. The aspiration to move the Byron Environment Centre (BEC) from Railway Park in Byron Bay, and the process for the removal of mature trees for the park’s redevelopment, led to a concerted community outcry, and eventually Council allowed the BEC rotunda to stay in the park. Supporting more large-scale development, particularly in Byron Bay, with a push towards increasing height limits has led to a radically changed face of the town. Increasing land prices and potential profitability have increased the pressure on Council to allow more Gold Coast style developments that move away from the BEC-style murals and activism that gave the town

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its identity from the 1970s. ‘Being a councillor is a tough job and some would argue that in the Byron Shire it is even more difficult, and Simon has never shied away from always advocating for the best outcomes possible for the community he loves,’ said Byron Shire Council General Manager, Mark Arnold. This sentiment was reiterated by Green MP for Ballina Tamara Smith who told The Echo that, ‘Mayor Simon Richardson has the courage of his convictions and I greatly admire him for that. He is extremely well regarded in political circles and he has the kind of enigmatic passion and determination that vibrant leaders have.’ ‘He has devoted 13 years of his blood, sweat and tears to public life and I thank him for that sincerely on behalf of our community. I wish he and his beautiful daughters well on the next part of their journey.’ Q Mayor Richardson declined to be interviewed or provide comment on his resignation to The Echo.

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Amarlie adds finishing touches to her sister Shyla’s mask. The sisters made their masks at the new craft corner at Saturday’s YAC market last Saturday. Photo Jeff Dawson It’s always great when an event is double proved – and the Byron Flea market is one such event. Not only does this event have great things to spend your dosh on, it is also a unique youth and family-friendly communitybased market which is not only about buying – it’s about community connection, exchange and having fun. Byron Youth Service (BYS) is excited to relaunch its Flea market after a hiatus owing to COVID. The new market

curator Jacqui Adams said there has been so much fresh energy in the event. ‘There are second-hand clothing, vintage fashion, food, artisan crafts, incubating businesses, live music and so much more.’ Ms Adams says the Byron Flea is the only youthfocused market in the Byron Shire and it is definitely an all ages event. ‘Come down to the YAC with the family for a rummage, and a shop, there are some great food

stalls for lunch, sit down, eat and enjoy some tunes from young local musicians and some craft activities.’ BYS is proud to relaunch this event as part of Youth Week 2021, with music from Ollie Twohill and a special Craft Corner to celebrate young people and their diversity. Join in the fun every fourth Saturday of the month between 11am and 3pm at the YAC – 1 Gilmore Crescent, Byron Bay.

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Local News Byron Coastal Charity Walk to support Rescue Helicopter After last year’s postponement, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is very happy to be hosting its ninth Byron Coastal Charity Walk on Saturday, May 22. Over 600 entrants have already registered for 2021 to take part in this iconic trek down the beautiful coastline from Byron Bay to Ballina. Regional Marketing Manager for the Rescue Helicopter, Zeke Huish said that with just under one month till the Walk, now is the time

Samantha Rubenstein, Hanene and Paul Humphreys, John Bancroft with Zeke Huish. Photo Jeff Dawson to gather your friends to take on the challenge of either the 12km distance to Broken

Head, the 24km to Lennox Head, or the 36km all the way to Ballina.

‘The Service is hoping to have over 1,000 people take part and invites anyone who might be interested to help as a volunteer on the day at a checkpoint, to visit the event website to register their interest. ‘The Walk is not a race, so it is a very social and fun way to support the Rescue Helicopter. All proceeds directly support the Lismore-based operation.’ To register and find out more visit: www.coastalcharitywalk.com.au.

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Bruns ‘Corso’ development approved, but are developers gaming the system? Paul Bibby Well, it’s all over, bar the shouting. The $6.3 million mixed use ‘Corso’ development in Bayside Brunswick Heads featuring a 38-room boarding house, a small retail hub, and shop-top apartments, has been given the green light. With legal action already underway, a majority of Byron Shire councillors voted to accept a revised development application put forward by developers Oniva and The Kollective, rather than proceed to trial. The decision is a bitter pill for the dozens of residents of Bayside who ran a committed and disciplined campaign against the proposed development. It is also arguably a victory for the developer’s strategy of going straight to the Land and Environment Court at the first opportunity, rather than going through the Council approval process. There are also those who support the proposal as an imperfect, but necessary, way of providing desperately needed housing for those in the Shire on low-to-middle incomes. One of those was Greens Cr, Sarah Ndiaye, who moved a motion that councillors adopt the advice of staff and approve the development. ‘One thing that the community opposition has done is help to get a better outcome for this development,’ Cr Ndiaye said. ‘The number of rooms in the boarding house has been reduced from 48 to 38 – a 20 per cent reduction. ‘They don’t have to provide any affordable housing, but they have chosen to do so. There are still the six [affordable housing rooms] – three going to Shift and three to the Arakwal.’ These concessions by the www.echo.net.au

developers have evidently not cut any ice with those residents who oppose the development. The group’s unofficial spokesperson, Judith Brazenor, described the amendments as ‘tokenistic’ and said they had been presented in a ‘manipulated fashion’ by Council staff.

Planning tossed ‘Let’s be transparent about what you’re voting for today,’ Ms Brazenor said, during the public access section of the meeting. ‘You’re voting to disregard 20-plus years of your own planning.’ ‘This lot is the foundation of the planning for our growing estate… to lose community services for all current and future community services is a planning disaster.’ She said the impact of approving the development would be felt well beyond the Bayside housing estate. ‘The Council declares that this DA meets the

desired future character for Brunswick Heads. Most land in town would now be open to this type of development. Councillors are voting on the whole character of Brunswick Heads, and arguably the whole Shire.’ Independent councillor Cate Coorey moved an amendment to the motion that effectively involved refusing the development on the grounds that it did not fit with the character of Brunswick Heads, did not meet the zoning objectives for a neighbourhood centre, and did not involve a satisfactory level of community consultation. ‘This is not the only site where this could go,’ Cr Coorey said. ‘On this site people were hoping for something that was going to create community. We are being pushed to consent to something that doesn’t really work.’ Outgoing Greens Mayor Simon Richardson sought to bust – what he said – were a series of ‘myths’ surrounding

the development. This included an apparent belief that building a boarding house would bring ‘undesireables’ to the area. ‘People still seem to have this idea with boarding houses of a sherry-soaked dressing gown being worn by an old man, with fingers coloured with tabacco and a towel thrown over his shoulder,’ Cr Richardson said. ‘That’s not this boarding house… They’re not going to be the poor and broken souls. They’re going to be people who are successful and forging their lives.’

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The CWA (Country Women’s Association) in Mullumbimby have been caring for the community from their rooms on the corner of Tincogan and Gordon streets for 76 years. After their first four years with community support and fundraising they were able to build the Mullum CWA headquarters in 1949. The CWA have hosted a range of interest groups including art and choir practice as well as hosting fundraising morning teas for the Rescue Helicopter and Ovarian Cancer support. The rooms are hired to community groups and it is an intimate venue for celebrations.

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Janelle Stanford with Diane Giddins at Mullum CWA Hall. Photo Jeff Dawson

hoping that the community can lend them a hand. To kick the fundraising off, the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce have chipped in $1,000 and it is hoped that businesses and individuals will add to the pot. To donate to the CWA’s fundraiser can deposit in their account: BSB 062578 Acc #00900119. New members are welcome to attend the monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, and junior membership is open for under 18s. For information contact Mullum CWA President Diane Giddins on 0490 954 549 or email Secretary Jenny Barlow at: johnandjen6@gmail.com.

Council’s plan to build a 5-megawatt solar farm in Dingo Lane, Myocum, is proceeding to the next stage, despite staff warning that the project poses a ‘high degree of risk’. The project is a key part of Council’s attempt to achieve net zero emissions for the Shire by 2025. However, a staff report into its viability states Council will likely need to borrow the full $12m to fund the project, increasing its overall

debt level by 20 per cent. This would make it harder to fund a raft of other projects across the Shire, including re-opening the Shire’s disused rail line, and works to protect Byron’s fragile coastline. During an extended debate at last week’s full Council meeting, Labor councillor Paul Spooner moved a motion to delay the project until the next term of Council. ‘I’m forming the view that this decision should not be made by this Council, with

only a few months to go,’ Cr Spooner said. ‘If we proceed with this project it’s going to put us in the red. The impacts on future budgets is pretty substantial. That’s the risk if we push ahead with this.’ But outgoing Mayor, Simon Richardson, moved that the project go ahead, a position that reflected the recommendation of Council staff, despite the fact that they noted the risks involved. ‘The DA isn’t the last step, building it is – what we’re doing here doesn’t preclude

anything,’ Cr Richardson said. ‘We’ve always known that we were going to be borrowing a fair bit for this. ‘What we didn’t know was how much we were going to save, and we now know that it stacks up. This is the sort of thing that takes a bit of boldness, a bit of innovation.’ In the end a majority of councillors agreed with Cr Richardson. They voted to continue with the current development application to ‘progress the project to shovel ready status’.

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Ken Strickland, Nev Watts and Gerard Walker were part of Mullumbimby’s ANZAC Day march through town that drew lots of cheers and a few tears. Photo Jeff Dawson

ÉĲşȜƆ żōëƷĶŕī ëƐ ƷſşŕȜƆ lƖƆĶĈ DĕƆƐĶưëōȃ The inaugural Byron Music Festival (BMF) will see a 100 per cent North Coast lineup with the first announcement of artists including Wolfmother, Kyle Lionhart, Tijuana Cartel, Bobby Alu, Drop Legs and more. ‘We’re so proud to be showcasing local music at BMF. We wanted to celebrate the diversity of the Northern Rivers music scene by featuring renowned and emerging artists that cross all genres

and styles,’ said BMF Programming Manager, Alain De Carne. Conceptualised and produced by Byron Music proprietor and local Nick Sergi, BMF has a prodigious ambition for these uncertain times, but organisers say they have experienced enthusiastic support not just from artists and industry but a wide variety of businesses and community members who see this as a fabulous opportunity for the

Northern Rivers. The goal for organisers is to spark the resurgence in the local live entertainment scene, showcasing a lineup of local iconic and emerging artists, as well as hosting a robust music industry conference program that ignites a public conversation about the importance, power, and positivity of music for all. Tickets are on sale now through the website: www. byronmusicfestival.com.au.

have lost sight of what the Co-op is about and they are on a mission to make it more corporate, like another Bunnings. To me that’s the wrong direction,’ said Ms Holmes. ‘Now they have this top-heavy management, and you can’t talk to the manager unless you have an appointment. It was the sort of place that you went to get advice, but now you have so many casuals you don’t have anyone there who knows about the products.’ This sense of disillusionment with the new direction of the Co-op was reflected in comments by a long-term member of the Co-op, who didn’t want to be named, who told The Echo, ‘I have been a shareholder for some 40 years and watched Tony and Maddie build and expand the Co-op from humble beginnings to the wellorganised and reliable retailer it was till recently.’ ‘The Co-op is a standalone entity and will never have the buying power and bulk ordering available to Bunnings or even to Norco with its multiple outlets. ‘No-one seems to know why Tucker has led these

changes. It has led to a shutdown website, items out of stock, bills not sent out, no friendly helpful advice.’ Co-op board chair Ross Tucker, declined to comment on the issues raised by shareholders but told The Echo that he and the board would be attending the meeting on Wednesday to address the

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concerns of shareholders transparently, but that ‘There is a fair bit of misinformation running around’. Organisers of the meeting, not the board, have invited all shareholders and concerned Co-op users to attend.

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Rainbow Dragons racing into 2021 Lennox Head’s Rainbow Dragons have picked up second place in the women’s 20s team race at the recent Currumbin Dragon Boat Regatta, on the Gold Coast.

Tweed Council to write to government for more housing support With a shortage of affordable housing in most areas of the Northern Rivers (or far north coast), it is not surprising that Tweed is also feeling the pinch and Council has declared a housing emergency in the area owing to a lack of availability and affordability.

Pay parking for Lennox Head? Yesterday’s Ballina Shire Council meeting saw councillors raise the spectre of paid parking at Lennox Head, and possibly elsewhere in the shire.

Next stop Hollywood for young Uki filmmakers? The spotlight was on Uki at the Nextwave Youth Film Awards, Australia’s largest regional youth film celebration, which was held in Coffs Harbour recently.

With the local Council elections on the horizon, political candidates are making their moves in and out of the running and another Greens is stepping down. Tweed Councillor Katie Milne will step down from Council and retired disability learning specialist, Dr Nola Firth, will take the role as the lead candidate for the Greens. After 13 years on Council with five of those as Mayor, Cr Milne has announced she will step down at the end of the term in September to care for her elderly mother.

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Full trust and endorsement Katie has endorsed Nola as a highly impressive candidate. ‘Nola has my full trust and endorsement. She is kind, smart and calm, a fantastic listener and eminently sensible,’ said Cr Milne. ‘I have no doubt she will do her utmost for our community and our precious environment.’ Nola moved to the Tweed five years ago after a distinguished career. Though retired she remains an Honorary Research Fellow at The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and The University of Melbourne, and a Churchill Fellow. Originally a secondary school teacher, she ran a special education consultancy business and was President of Learning Difficulties Australia. Her work is published internationally and a national dyslexia award carries her name. She is currently an active member of the Caldera Environment Centre and founder and coordinator of Hospital Hill Landcare in Murwillumbah.

Award-winning poet She is also an award-winning poet and recently launched her second poetry book titled Counting on Murwillumbah.

Dr Nola Firth will be taking over as the Greens candidate for Tweed. Photo supplied Dr Firth says she’s truly honoured and privileged to be taking over from Cr Milne. ‘Katie always stood up for the community and had a deep love and understanding of our absolute dependence on a healthy environment.’ During her impressive 13-year tenure Cr Milne proposed over 400 initiatives, including declaring a Climate Emergency and setting targets of zero carbon by 2030 and zero waste, steering the work of Council in a more sustainable direction. She also instigated Council’s economic development strategy, a sustainability review of water security and supply strategies, and stopped new water mining activities. ‘I was finally able to make some positive changes when we achieved a majority of progressive councillors in 2016,’ said Cr Milne. ‘Without progressive councillors, we simply won’t be able to protect this precious place or defend the community against over-development.’

Treasure Island brings hyperreal pop culture to Tweed

Wollongbar wildlife hospital clears another hurdle Ballina Shire Council has voted to prepare a planning proposal to modify the LEP for the site at Lindendale Road Wollongbar, which is proposed for the new Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital.

Compost Awareness Week at Ballina Community Garden This year, International Compost Awareness Week runs from 2–8 May with the theme ‘Better Soil, Better Life, Better Future’.

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Darren Sylvester, Forever twenty one 2019, 240 x 320 cm, lightjet prints. Photo Sullivan+Strumpf Sydney and Neon Parc Melbourne Melbourne-based artist Darren Sylvester’s new exhibition Treasure Island opens at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre Friday 14 May until Sunday 31 October The new works investigate the language between perceived high and low culture, the nature of authenticity, desirability and mortality.

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Darren Sylvester said, ‘I’m trying to create a look that doesn’t exist here, but perhaps could in Hollywood or on TV — one where you’d have to build a set.’ ‘Darren is one of the most exciting contemporary artists today and has carved out for himself a unique practice that comfortably sits between high art and pop culture.’

Katie’s legacy Nola has vowed to carry on and strengthen Katie’s legacy. ‘I’m so proud to be following in her wide, deep and effectively green footsteps,’ said Dr Firth. ‘We have the exciting opportunity and imperative to transform the challenges of climate change into economic and social benefit for all. ‘We can create many new jobs by supporting industries such as renewable energy and recycling, greening urban areas, regenerating rural lands and restoring bushland and waterways. Improving foot and bicycle paths, and advocating for better public transport and affordable housing will also be part of my vision.’ Cr Milne expressed her deep gratitude to the community. ‘I am so grateful to the many people over the years who have helped keep this incredible place so special for us all, and for the amazing support given to me. This is a truly wonderful place and a wonderful community.’

An attempt to enlarge the list of approved 4WD beach users allowed to access South Ballina Beach failed to get the numbers to progress at the last Ballina Shire Council meeting. The motion from Cr Keith Williams asked that community consultation be undertaken to consider certain local beach users who have been excluded from 4WD access, such as members of fishing clubs, wildlife rescuers and the disabled. There were no deputations against the motion (The Echo was contacted to say such requests were made, but not accepted for some reason), which left two supporters of the motion speaking instead. Cr Keith Williams said, ‘I know much gets made of this stuff in political terms, but that’s not the reason this has been moved’. Cr Williams said it was appropriate that there were exemptions for commercial fishers and Aboriginal people, but no allowance had been made for people with disabilities, seniors who are unable to walk long distances, recreational fishers and wildlife rescuers.

New brewery announced for Stone & Wood Independent brewers Stone & Wood have revealed plans for their new $50 million Northern Rivers Brewery in Murwillumbah. The 34,000 square metre site overlooks mighty Wollumbin (Mt Warning), and will eventually play home to a 200 hectolitre fully automated brewhouse that includes a visitor’s centre for locals and tourists to the region. In attendance for the announcement was the Federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot MP, Tweed Shire Mayor, Chris Cherry, Deputy Mayor Tweed Shire, Cr Reece Byrnes and General Manager for the Tweed Shire Council, Troy Green. The construction of the brewery is scheduled to take approximately two years and create new jobs for local construction and engineering teams, as well as continue to provide roles for the Stone & Wood family that live and work in the Northern Rivers.

Tweed Shire Council Mayor, Chris Cherry; Stone & Wood Co-Founder, Ross Jurisich; Tweed Shire Councillor Reece Byrnes; Stone & Wood Co-Founder Jamie Cook; Tweed Shire General Manager, Troy Green and Federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot MP. Photo Jeff Dawson

Landmark day Co-founder Ross Jurisich said, ‘Today was a landmark day in the life of Stone & Wood… we are excited by the prospect of unlocking brewing capacity that will continue to provide jobs in the Northern Rivers through the expansion of domestic

distribution while expanding on our export aspirations.’ Alongside its increased fermentation capacity and warehousing space, the new brewery will also include a hi-tech waste-water treatment plant as part of Stone & Wood’s continued commitment to better environmental outcomes. www.echo.net.au

Local News Linnaeus Estate DA in Broken Join the Mothers Day planting Nothing says Mothers Day like Kent. There will also be food Head open for comment getting together with your and refreshments and an

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Concerns include the clearing of EEC vegetation, (Littoral Rainforest) and compensatory plantings as well as clearing for fire asset protection zones (APZ). Mr Saul has told The Echo that, ‘significant consultation with the Rural Fire Service has been undertaken with respect to existing and proposed buildings. To avoid new or increased APZs, the cabins will be treated as sacrificial in the event of a bushfire. However, additional firefighting capabilities and construction of two on-site evacuation buildings will greatly improve safety with respect to fires.’ He further added that ‘our DA was modified to ensure no development occurs in the coastal erosion zone’ and that the proposed conservation agreement ‘for the ecologically valuable land at Linnaeus (pursuant to the Part 5, Division 3 of the Biodiversity Conservation Act) is an instrument in perpetuity. It cannot be wound back.’ To review and comment on the DA go to Byron Shire Council website before 19 May at: https://www.byron. nsw.gov.au.

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According to opponents of the DA the rezoning of the property in 2017 by the Byron Shire Council from education to mixed use has allowed for the current DA, which includes a wellness retreat, to be submitted. ‘The amendment to the LEP was flawed planning in general terms but in Byron it represents an incredible breach of trust. It is a denial of procedural fairness and the community’s right to know about development uses for a large and significant area of the Shire that has decades of community interest due to its ecological and cultural values. Now there is 28 days to comment on an application that is permissible only due to a poor planning process,’ former Greens Mayor Jan Barham told The Echo.

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As a result of strong community action since 1990 the only permissible development use for this significant site was education until 2017 when Byron Council changed the zoning in the Environment Plan (LEP) to mixed use, without consulting the community or following due process .

Responding to the concerns one of the current owners and developers, Brandon Saul, says that he believes the existing DA would have been able to be put forward under the previous zoning ‘but I felt it was more honest to put it under eco-tourism,’ he told The Echo. ‘Eco-tourism zoning isn’t the same as tourism – it involves tourism that is low key, small scale and integrated into landscape and that involves ongoing stewardship. There are heavy management requirements.’ The DA will go to the Northern Regional Planning Panel as it’s valued over $5m.

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family to plant trees, and this year marks the 10th outing of this wonderful event. The Mullum Music Festival and Brunswick Valley Landcare have teamed up again to host the planting from 9am at Myocum. The hope is to plant 1,000 trees, and the entire community is invited. Apart from getting the good work done, there will also be great entertainment on the day, including live music from Smokey Fields, Mykaela Jay and James

The site of the development application for Linnaeus Estate in Broken Head has been contentious for decades since developers in the late 1980s sought to circumvent planning laws to develop the site. The 111ha site formerly known as The Academy and also Broken Head Coastal Foundation is located in a coastal wildlife corridor with Broken Head Nature Reserve to the north and the Jali Land Council heathlands to the south.

‘The change from the restrictive use for education to a broad use of Mixed Use Development (two or more uses) was a poor process and Council has already admitted there was a “fundamental error” made with the change. A clause attached to the LEP amendment was supposed to restrict the use of the land to education but we are now informed it’s redundant.’

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Byron Baes is ‘potentially really damaging’: outgoing Mayor Eve Jeffery & Paul Bibby The most recent trend to hit the Byron Shire is the push-me-pull-you argy-bargy over the proposed Netflix series Byron Baes. The show about influencers even made its presence felt last week in Byron’s council meeting. Byron Council will write to the streaming giant unequivocally stating its disapproval and opposition to the filming of the controversial reality TV show Byron Baes in the Shire.

Byron parody ‘The risk is that this show is going to turn us into a parody,’ Mayor Simon Richardson said. ‘If you’ve got these people, who are basically a bit of a stereotype of one type of person who lives here, then the whole show becomes about taking the mickey and that’s potentially really damaging to our community.’ In addition, the Council voted to request that Netflix ‘relocate to another location and community that is supportive of hosting the show’. It also voted to request that the state government ‘conduct a review of the current NSW filming protocols to

better provide local community engagement, and offered its support to provide input into the review’. Outgoing mayor Richardson said that he had been contacted by the head of Netflix, who had attempted to reassure him that the show would not be damaging to the local community, and that the company wanted to invest more resources into future productions in the Shire. ‘I said, “well, this show is your litmus test”’. The head of Netflix also reportedly said that the company had been approached by senior figures in the industry who were trying to dissuade him from allowing the show to go on. However, not all councillors were convinced that it was Council’s role to formally oppose the show. ‘Let’s not kid ourselves into thinking that this is the first time a business has tried to make a living or promote itself on the back of the Byron Bay brand,’ Cr Paul Spooner said. ‘And the fact is that, by highlighting this issue, we’re providing Netflix with a whole lot of free publicity. ‘My suggestion is that

people do as the sign into Byron says: slow down and chill out. How about we just ignore this Netflix show and continue to enjoy living in paradise. We should be laughing at this, not taking it seriously.’ The meeting heard that, following the negative publicity generated toward the show, its producers had in fact received a large injection of funds. This seems unlikely to deter the large and vocal group of locals who oppose the show. An 8,000 signature petition was presented to Council opposing the filming of the show.

Local participants The Echo spoke to Netflix, whose director of Content for Australia & New Zealand Que Minh Luu said Byron Baes will aim to build a connection between the people we meet in the show and ourselves as the audience. ‘The show is authentic and honest, and while it carries all the classic hallmarks of the form and embraces the drama, heartbreak, and conflict that makes for such entertaining viewing, our goal is to lift the curtain on

influencer culture. To understand the motivation, the desire, and the pain behind this very human need to be loved,’ she said. Netflix say they have engaged a high proportion of locals for the show, with Northern Rivers locals across all departments, including: production staff, camera and sound operators, lighting and technical crew and art department staff, and safety and locations teams.

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Ms Luu said the reason behind choosing Byron Bay as a location was driven by the area’s unique attributes. ‘It’s a melting pot of entrepreneurism, lifestyle, and health practices, and the sometimes uneasy coming together of the traditional “old Byron” and the alternative “new”, all of which we’ll address in the series.’ Netflix plans to engage local vendors to provide catering, location hire, set dressings, transport, vehicles, accommodation, and production office facilities. The participants in the show are also largely local residents, including some born and bred in the area.

The new $8.4 million Byron Bay Interchange Station is now complete. On Monday, Nationals MLC Ben Franklin joined outgoing Byron Mayor, Simon Richardson (but not local MP Tamara Smith), to inspect the new interchange prior to the official opening. Works included preserving the iconic heritage water tower (alas, minus its wonderful graffiti art) and new landscaping. In what has been a disturbingly regular occurrence, the local Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith, was not invited. (Ben Franklin MLC unsuccessfully stood for her seat at the last election.)

Ms Smith has been critical of the environmental destruction associated with the bypass and interchange. Tamara Smith told The Echo: ‘One thing the last few months have shown us is that the Liberals and Nationals have an entitlement and a misogyny problem. ‘Ironically, yesterday I was giving evidence at a Parliamentary Inquiry into the Liberals and Nationals Grants rorts!’ she said. ‘Open, honest, transparent, collegial and bi-partisan ways of doing democracy is what our communities are demanding from their elected leaders,’ said Tamara Smith.

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Local News Fabulous Clothes Swap Saturday coming up Eve Jeffery Once upon a time Graeme Batterby was travelling in India and met a young man who asked for help to build a health clinic in his rural village. This gradually morphed into a women’s empowerment program as he and partner Wendy Royston saw the need. ‘Given my background as a child of Holocaust survivors, I have always felt very keenly the need to address inequality wherever I’ve seen it,’ says Wendy. ‘First we worked in micro-finance and now we are working in reproductive and child-health, education and literacy. The project, now called Women’s Empowerment in Indian Villages (WEIV), is an NGO established by Northern Rivers residents Wendy and Graeme and managed by a team of Byron and Lismorebased volunteers. WEIV’s two major projects revolve around reproductive

Wendy Royston and Graeme Batterby getting ready for the fabulous clothes swap. Photo Tree Faerie health education and female literacy in Dalit villages in Bihar, the poorest state in India. Throughout COVID-19, WEIV staff (social workers and teachers) have continued to work as best they can, reaching people by phone or by socially distancing. ‘Covid has led to more oppression of women in India as they are forced even more to stay in the home. Our staff are keeping in touch, as much as much as possible, via the phone with the women and

girls in the program, so that they know that someone else in the community is looking out for their welfare.’ WEIV projects are 100 per cent funded by donations and events. In addition to the reproductive health education and eight literacy centres, this year we are committed to help graduating students enter into mainstream education. They will need support with homework and supplies of text books, pens, exercise books and uniforms. WEIV is dedicating

funds from this year’s main fundraiser to this purpose. This is where you come in – swap your lovely, but rarely worn, clothes for other lovely but rarely worn clothes and support the project. Bring along your good quality clothes on hangers please (no underwear or swimwear) to the Fabulous Clothes Swap Saturday. There will also be babies’/childrens’ clothes swapped. There will be free refreshments, cake and coffee and tea, live music, and raffle prizes. ‘It is really upsetting to see that so many girls and women in India have so much potential and are not given the chance, because of poverty and patriarchy, to realise this potential,’ says Wendy. The even is on this Saturday 1 May, from 2 till 4pm, at the Gondwana Community Hall, Prestons Lane, Tyagarah. Entry is by a suggested donation of $20. To book a place phone Francoise on 0404 728 450.

Inspiring music and arts at Renew Fest Renew Fest, now less than two weeks away, has just released its full action-packed schedule of around 100 presenters, including its music and arts program. ‘We are really thrilled with all the musicians and artists coming together for Renew Fest this year. Our earthy and contemplative arts offer experiences to weave people’s big visions and learnings with their hearts and whole selves,’ says musician and Renew Fest arts programmer, Luke Jaaniste. The festival begins and ends with Indigenous performers and Elders. At the Opening Night both Delta Kay, Arakwal Bundjalung woman, and Uncle Magpie Yerrubilgin, Minyungbal Yugambeh song man, will offer a Welcome to Country, before Indigenous Elders Judy Atkinson and Miriam Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann open up a dialogue on deep listening and truth-telling. The closing ceremony, ‘Weaving Our Dreams Together’, will be led by the didgeridoo playing of Bundjalung Elder and Wahrla-Bal Custodian Uncle Lewis, along with Uncle Magpie and his dancing group. Natalli Rize and the Black Sistaz will

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Natalli Rize to headline with Black Sistaz at Renew Fest. Photo supplied be headlining the Saturday night music, poetry and fireside program. Natalli is a global powerhouse and conscious artist from Blue King Brown. ‘Nattali’s stripped back acoustic performance will showcase the power of her rich vocals, energising rhythms and inspiring lyrics. She and the Black Sistaz will be positive, all embracing, interactive, raw and emotive,’ say festival organisers. Also appearing on the festival music

lineup is the Batala Percussion Group, Laura Targett and Peter Hunt. The immersive ‘music for the Fig Trees’ soundscape created by Luke Jaaniste will return, having been a festival favourite in 2018. The contemplative and interactive arts and performance program includes the Weaving Connection space led by Kim Tait, spinning wheel mediation by Joss Lewis, a labyrinth walk created by Jacqueline Wills and Jenni CargillStrong, morning movement sessions with WeMove and Noa Rotem, pop up performances from Byron Youth Theatre, with poetry and story-telling from Vashti Eastern, Paul Crebar, Thomas Keily and others. Children and young people can enjoy the Little People’s Nature Crafts program, and the Youth Zine Making space hosted by Byron Youth Service. The festival is free for Indigenous First Nations people, as well as children 16 years and under. The festival runs Mothers Day Weekend at Mullumbimby Showground 8–9 May, with an opening night Friday 7 May at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Full program and tickets at www.renewfest.org.au.

Cannabis Cookbook is back The Australian Cannabis Cookbook, first published in 1998 by Northern Rivers journalist Eve Sinton, has been updated and reprinted in a joint venture with the Nimbin Hemp Embassy. It will be on the shelves of selected shops, including The Echo office, from early May. The book will be launched

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As the Australian government touted its allegedly green credentials at US President Joe Biden’s climate summit last week, it only became clearer that our conservative politicians have been left behind on climate action. Our PM, Scott Morrison, brought no extra commitments to the table above the Abbott-era 26–28 per cent cut, compared to 2005 levels, by 2030. He then attempted to present the idea that Australia has had a reduction of 36 per cent, compared to 2005 levels, but this is only if you exclude exports, particularly gas. There was no explanation as to the validity of these numbers on cuts, as reported in The Guardian (https:// bit.ly/3xv3Flo). Then, on Monday 26 April, the Australia Institute revealed that Australian government fossil-fuel subsidies reached $10.3 billion in the last financial year. ‘That’s $19,686 a minute spent on fossil fuel subsidies,’ the Institute noted and described it ‘as irresponsible from an economic perspective and inexcusable through a climate lens’. ‘Coal, oil and gas companies in Australia give the impression that they are major contributors to the Australian economy, but our research shows that they are major recipients of government funds,’ said Rod Campbell, Research Director at The Australia Institute. While we are taking significant action as individuals on reducing emissions – Morrison boasted that Australia has ‘the highest uptake of rooftop solar in the world’ – our leaders are failing us. It is now apparent that Australians, you and I, have to hold our governments, both state and federal, to account for their mismanagement of climate action for decades. The continuing push to expand gas as part of the COVID recovery, the billions of dollars of taxpayers’ money given to the fossil-fuel industry, the cost in lives and livelihoods of climate-driven disasters, including flooding and the Black Summer fires, should be driving home the damage this government is doing to the future of – Australia and the world – through its inaction. Now is the time to demand action from your local representatives. Now is the time to let them know that your vote will only be won if they choose a better future and act now. Otherwise it is time to put your hand up and win the votes yourself, as did independents Zali Steggall and Helen Haines. Plato put the problem succinctly: ‘One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors’. Aslan Shand, acting editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

had a call from a friend the other day who was a little concerned about my wellbeing. I’ve been disconnected from social media in recent times and it wasn’t solely because of the need to deal with an ongoing and painful bout of shingles. Rather, my decision to strategically disengage from social media was to protect my mental and spiritual wellness, and in particular to ward off what I’ve coined ‘spiritual fatigue’. Spiritual fatigue, in very broad terms, is a debilitating consequence of having to either constantly struggle for human rights and freedoms or being forced to constantly defend them. There is no room for celebration and purposeful meaning in this paradigm – it is simply a choice between struggle or defence. Dealing with the destruction of Aboriginal languages, the contamination and/or erosion of cultural and traditional values, the forced removal of children, the wilful desecration of ancestral lands, disproportionate incarceration rates, the destruction of age-old lore are all determinants giving rise to spiritual fatigue. Viktor Frankl’s seminal book Man’s Search for Meaning (1938) on the theory of Logotherapy, based on his observations from his time as a prisoner in German concentration camps, argued: ‘The human being is an entity that consists of a body (soma), mind (psyche), and spirit (noos).’ Frankl explained that we have a body and mind, but the spirit is what we are, our essence. Note that Frankl’s theory was not based on religion or theology, but often had parallels to them. Undoubtedly a source of spiritual fatigue for many is the trauma associated with the ongoing deaths of Aboriginal people in custody. 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, and the report and its recommendations were calculated to address a number of the underlying socio-political factors involved with Aboriginal incarceration – but failure is perhaps the most defining characteristic when the question of implementation of the Royal Commission’s recommendations are considered.

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Bob Morgan In fact, since the report of the Royal Commission was handed down 30 years ago, a reported 470 more Aboriginal people have lost their lives while in custodial care. Perhaps the alarming increase in Aboriginal deaths in custody can also be linked to government decisions to privatise the correctional system in Australia. The privatisation of the correctional system, ill-informed sentencing, and other associated factors are problematic for all who fall foul of the law, not just Aboriginal people. Aboriginal people are often incarcerated for minor ‘crimes’ and in some cases for crimes that non-Aboriginal people receive lesser penalties for. Surely non-custodial rulings should be an option for minor infractions. This matter obviously points to the need for a lot more work so that magistrates, judges, and others involved in the judicial and custodial systems can better understand the factors undergirding Aboriginal incarceration rates. This, and associated issues, were highlighted during the Royal Commission. I’ve been exploring with other Indigenous colleagues globally, whether imprisonment or the loss of liberty were ever a part of traditional Indigenous justice systems and, anecdotally, it appears that it wasn’t. Offences were of course committed during traditional and pre-colonial times, but these were dealt with through a means of justice that rarely involved the loss of liberty. People were banished for serious breaches of ‘customary law’ while others would suffer a spear to the leg or other similar punishment, but prisons, as we know them today, were apparently not used to regulate and respond to breaches of Aboriginal law.

Research findings from the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development demonstrate that ‘When Aboriginal nations make their own decisions about what development approaches to take, they consistently out-perform external decision makers’. Another core finding of the Harvard Project is that institutions matter, explaining that: ‘For development to take hold, capable institutions of governance must back the assertions of sovereignty. Nations do this as they develop and adopt stable decision-making rules, establish fair and independent mechanisms for dispute resolution, and separate politics from day-to-day business and program management.’ For me, spiritual fatigue, including the form stemming from Aboriginal deaths in custody, is a crippling form of chronic disease. Indeed theory is evolving to suggest that spiritual fatigue is a major determinant, sitting behind almost every other chronic illness experienced by First Nations people and other marginalised groups. Spiritual fatigue, of course, is not exclusive to Indigenous peoples and communities; however, as with most things, it manifests disproportionately and with varying degrees of force. Aboriginal deaths in custody will undoubtedly continue to cause pain, protest, and spiritual fatigue as long as governments and the judicial system persist in their failure to acknowledge and understand the cultural and other factors that were so graphically identified in the various volumes of the 30-year-old report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. ‘I can sympathise with everything except suffering’ – Oscar Wilde

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Letters I do not object to these facilities being available to the wider community but would point out that it should be located in a large park and not next to homes in a quiet suburb. The wider community of Suffolk Park was not privy to the extra $200,000 being taken from Section 94 funds, as pointed out by Kerry Wright in last week’s Echo. What happened to the pump track for local young people and kiddies on bikes that the mayor has spoken about on numerous occasions? Kathy Gleeson Suffolk Park

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Sovereignty To the men who think they own the women and children in their lives, and feel they have the right to manipulate, bully, threaten, and physically injure or murder them, your actions will have a permanent and damaging impact on your vulnerable partner and children. If your life and relationship are not working for you, don’t blame your family and make them pay. Your frustration is not their fault or their responsibility to fix. As a survivor of domestic

violence I would like to recommend that if a woman has been brave enough to seek help for domestic violence, then she has just put herself and her children at much great danger, and this should send a red alert that they need immediate and long-term protection from a dangerous perpetrator of domestic violence. Until this is enforced we will continue to sadly see children losing their mothers and mothers losing their children. Sue (Surname witheld) Ocean Shores

Track has morphed I see in a letter, dated 1/12/20, of support to Council, the president of the Suffolk Park Progress Association is still saying the pump track at the Linda Vidler Memorial Park on Beech Drive is to be used by local young people. This track has morphed into a mega competition-size track costing over $500,000. Bike clubs from Alstonville and the Northern Rivers, people from Lennox Head, Ballina etc… have expressed excitement at the prospect of coming to Beech Drive.

It came as no surprise to seasoned valley landholders when ex-Cyclone Debbie swept in from the coast and brought Lismore to its knees with horrific flooding in March 2017. Decades of floodplain interference had left the city as a sitting duck, helplessly awaiting the flooding onslaught from a highly urbanised upper catchment powering down from as far afield as the border ranges ▶ Continued on page 13

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CHESS by Ian Rogers With the 2020(!) Candidates tournament finally resuming in Ekaterinburg, and concluding as The Echo goes to press, Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi is in the box seat to become Magnus Carlsen’s next world title challenger. Nepomniachtchi, 30, was coleader with France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave when the tournament was halted at the halfway mark last March. Upon resumption of the tournament, Nepomniachtchi started steadily while Vachier-Lagrave, the only player likely to beat him in the case of a tie for first place, fell away. However, Nepomniachtchi’s tenth round victory against his compatriot Kirill Alekseenko, the organisers’ wild card, reminded many observers of why the tournament format was abandoned as a means for determining a world title challenger. Back in 1962, Bobby Fischer wrote an article in Sports Illustrated magazine titled ‘The Russians Have Fixed World Chess’ where he explained – accurately – how the Soviet

competitors worked together to ensure that one of their compatriots won the event. Fischer’s article had a significant impact and by the next World Championship cycle, the Candidates tournament had been replaced by head-to-head matches, which prevented any chance of players from the same country working as a team. In 2013 the world body FIDE reintroduced a Candidates tournament, confident that the days of chess nationalism were over. But Nepomniachtchi’s tenth round win against a compatriot with no chance of winning brought back all the old suspicions. For example, one completely unsubstantiated theory was that Nepomniachtchi had no involvement but his opponent had orders to do the right thing for Russia. Much, much, more likely is that Alekseenko just had a bad day, but the players should never be put in a position where a particular result generates immediate suspicion. In 2021 it is not the Russians but the format of the Candidates tournament which needs fixing, fast.

Byron Shire Coucillors’ letters Council won’t ƆëưĕȞşƖſ ćĕëĈĲ Byron Shire Council refuses to take any action to save our once world-class beach, until they can deliver a certified Coastal Management Plan, which will give them ‘permission to act’ as well as a funding source. Given there have been four earlier attempts to have a coastal management plan certified, and with new legislation they are now trying for a fifth time. It could be another five, 10, 25 years before they get any ‘legal’ go-ahead! Meanwhile the fear-born, reactionary, band-aid actions taken in the ‘70s, together with a massive increase in shoreline development over the last 50 years, have sped up the erosive impacts of our cyclical storms and king tides and eaten out our beach prematurely. While other coastal councils are successfully taking action NOW to rebuild their ravaged beaches – Illawarra, Newcastle, Kingscliff, the Gold Coast, Gladstone – we are sitting on our hands and doing nothing, nothing but drawing up management plans. From the glad-bag of rescue measures available to us all, we continue to use and re-jig only those that are the most harmful to any beach – rock walls, groynes, sand bags, lawns, concrete barriers, beach scraping. Seawalls are the greatest killers, as evidenced at Main Beach, while sand scraping is possibly the best interim measure – although none of that is being undertaken in Byron Bay for some reason. Other councils are educating and activating their communities to work on time-proven, natural, yet inexpensive sand-attracting measures that can rebuild

Council inaction is killing the goose that laid the golden egg. a beach and its protective berm rapidly – eg revegetating the dunes with the right grasses (not lawn, not trees), erecting sand fences that help dunes form by creating a barrier to trap wind-blown sand etc. Obviously saving the beach at Byron Bay is too hard for this council and the ‘wait and see’ response to the increasing levels of erosion, as well as their stubborn maintenance of the indefensible killer seawall in the middle of Main Beach, is ensuring its imminent death. Talk about killing the goose that laid the golden egg. Cr Jan Hackett Byron Bay

¨ĲëŕŊ ƷşƖ Thank you, awesome women (and men), who walked out. I’d like to say an enormous thankyou to everyone who got up and walked out of the gallery when John Anderson, aka Fastbuck$, persisted with his abhorrent behaviour in the council chambers last Thursday – particularly those who called it what it was. Others stepped in while we all waited for the police to arrive and take him away so

we could resume the meeting. He had only just been allowed back after having to apologise for being abusive to another councillor. He has caused great stress and anxiety for many; not just I and others in the chamber expressed how unsafe he makes them feel. The walkout felt very supportive. In this day and age no-one should have to put up with this, anywhere – especially while carrying out their role. We need safe workplaces, even for councillors, and his ongoing behaviour has been disgraceful. Some of those who walked out were people who object to my position on a particular issue, but they could recognise how inappropriate his misconduct is. That takes emotional intelligence and empathy; I’m particularly grateful to them. Many thanks. Cr Sarah Ndiaye Mullumbimby

!şſſĕĈƐĶŕī ƐĲĕ ſĕĈşſĎ I wish to correct the record for those who listened to Thursday’s Council meeting. Previous councils took many holiday-let operators to court, under Greens Mayor

Jan Barham (2004–12). Most of those cases would have been successful had the HL operators not offered to settle (ie agreed to Council’s demands). The settlements seemed orchestrated, so that a negative court finding against HL would never be recorded. Several were recorded in other jurisdictions, where brave councils had pursued offenders. As soon as it was elected, the Council of 2012–16 resolved to cease such court cases including one that was about to reach completion and achieve a ruling against HL. Simon and I were on that Council and were sadly disappointed. Councils since 2012 have been court shy. This has meant that offenders are not admonished and regulations are not enforced. Slack boundaries lead to misbehaviour, don’t they? The Greens don’t support the shocking impacts of holiday-lets on our rents, land prices, and residential amenity. HL offends Greens principles, especially that of social and economic justice. Duncan Dey Greens candidate for mayor

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and Coopers Shoot above Byron Bay. Just completed is an $8.2 million channel running west of the airport in the hope of regaining some form of floodplain normality. No such luck in the adjoining Ballina Shire, housing a similar floodplain format as Lismore. Ongoing is an opposite floodplain policy sprouting a relentless wetland landfill to the disdain of shire residents. Prior to the Ballina Bypass start, residents attended flood meetings and begged for sufficient viaducts to guarantee the natural flow. This never happened. The bypass then proceeded, entailing a myriad of additional floodplain landfills including a future minibypass foundation through the Ballina floodplain. This blunder was soon highlighted when ex-Cyclone Debbie struck and choked the Cumbalum underpass. Jammed behind, lay the Tintenbar Valley and Old Bangalow Road, being the only road not upgraded to cope with an almighty bypass landfill forming the third Pacific Highway across its lowlands. Constantly undermining the area is a council tractor

and slasher gouging out the original levee embankment to the point of collapse. Of grave concern is wastewater released into Emigrant Creek from expanding Cumbalum housing estates pushing upstream and over the road on every high tide to scour my farm. The latest ploy by state and council officials sees lowland farmers demonised as scapegoats while developers reign supreme. An urgent upgrade to Old Bangalow Road and surrounds is well overdue, similar to what was done for nearby Cumbalum Lane and fully warranted in the first place. John Hayter Tintenbar

Search for a home I helped a friend move to a new rental property last week, relieved that a stressful six-month search for accommodation had resulted in a cute, slightly jaded cottage for her and the three kids. In need of repair, and left forgotten and empty for 12 months, it had gone unnoticed until her imminent homelessness was resolved by a compassionate realtor. Compassion is not a word one normally associates with

such a profession, but somebody helped save this family from being another statistic in our homeless population. Thank you, compassionate realtor! I’ve felt the anguish, the stress, and sadness this young mother has had to endure to keep a roof over the head of her family. Housing should be within every working person’s reach, but sadly no, with today’s lack of affordable rentals. Greedy landlords look for ways to evict tenants, their eyes glittering $$ as they raise rents way above the reach of local people who play a part in the upkeep of our community. They’re part of the infrastructure of a thriving, healthy society. My friend’s landlord wanted to terminate her lease early, she said she needed to renovate and sell – but it took nearly six months of harassment by the landlord, and a looming tribunal, before the previous tenants would leave. By chance, the removalist was the same guy who’d moved the previous tenant. He’d moved her in, and then out, before her lease was up, for the same reason – ‘to renovate and sell’. Does this sound like a ruse to evict tenants who have a

lease in place? I’m not clear on the legality, but it sounds suspect. You’d imagine the move to a new place would be a celebration of new beginnings, but relentless demands by the previous landlord had us returning time and again to clean the most minuscule things. We resorted to cleaning door and window tracks with cotton buds because she could see some dirt. We went over and over the house making sure it was spotless. This landlord played cat and mouse, each time requesting something else be done. She will not release the bond until all her demands are met. And now she insists we must engage a window cleaner! Is this person so annoyed she lost in the tribunal outcome she must inflict the maximum pressure on someone in less fortunate circumstances? What sort of community are we creating when wealth is so ugly it treats those less fortunate with such disdain? And yes, she’s allowed to claim cleaning expenses, but her relentless pursuit to remove and persecute this family are beyond reasonable. I might add that ▶ Continued on page 15

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banana shed into a spectacular house, inspired by Sumatran long houses, and constructed by his friends using traditional Japanese carpentry techniques. There were at least eight distinct chapters in Geoff Crowther’s life, probably more. Every life has distinct chapters, albeit with a common hero, but some chapters in Geoff’s life seem so disconnected from the previous narrative as to be almost unbelievable. Those who were lucky enough to meet face to face with Geoff in his early chapters found a charismatic, politically engaged leftist, and a funny, generous, charming, drunk. He would talk with everyone who crossed his path, whatever their apparent status in life, from rickshaw men in Calcutta and bandits in Nairobi to anyone entering the Burringbar District Sports Club. Suffering from dementia, Geoff spent the last 14 years of his life in the Kirrahaven Residential Care Centre. It was a long and cruel death. In the Northern Rivers, Geoff is survived by Hyung Poon, and in Korea, by their son Ashley. Q Richard Everist is a former Lonely Planet publisher and guidebook writer who lives in a half-finished house with his Italian/Australian wife, Lucrezia Migliore, in a Northern Rivers suburb and spends his time pursuing renovations, cultivating his first novel and brewing coffee.

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the realtor in this instance deserves mention as being complicit in this, acting as the landlord’s enforcer. I’m fortunate to live in my own house, but may my own good fortune not make me immune to the plight of others. I am all too aware that fortunes come and fortunes go, and times change just as easily. Jules Claydon Ocean Shores

New strategy Azalea Street, Mullumbimby, has always been a quiet tree-lined street, beloved of walkers. It is a narrow cul-de-sac street with no footpaths, so many walkers and school children use the road every day. So far, that has not been a problem. Sadly, that is all about to change. In the last few years, developers, some from out of state, and none of them living in the area, have started buying up houses in the street and subdividing their blocks. Not content with the massive profits from that, they have now started applying for strata titles to squeeze two houses onto blocks that are not large enough to

officially subdivide. Under Byron’s planning laws, a minimum of 600sqm per house is required for a residential subdivision. But two strata houses can be built on just 800sqm. And Byron planners have just approved the first of these on our street – two 3-bedroom homes to be built on far less than 1,200sqm. And two developers are poised, ready to go, with applications for a further five three-bedroom strata title homes. This would add between fourteen and twenty-one additional cars to the street. We fear the extra traffic will pose an unacceptable level of danger. All these new homes will be for rent, none at ‘affordable’ prices. We appreciate the need for more housing, particularly affordable housing, in the Shire. But does it need to come at the expense of the charm and the character of old, established neighbourhoods? There are many other corners of the town like us, offering green and leafy walks to residents. Are they all destined to be destroyed? Please, councillors and Council planners – is it really your idea that the entirety of Mullum becomes one great

homogenised estate of jampacked houses? Azalea Street Residents Association

He said, she said At last week’s Council meeting our former mayor had me kicked out of the meeting for ‘disorderly conduct – being his (Fast Buck$’s) ongoing and consistent harassment of Councillor Ndiaye, through deliberate mispronunciation of her name and the making of disparaging comments about her name and verbal abuse of other gallery members’ etc. This is, of course, selfserving nonsense. It is the Greens who resort to schoolyard taunting and they do it because they are unable to counter my arguments. If they knew the name I grew up with they would realise that I’d be the last person to pick on someone because of their name. Couldn’t be more wrong, Simon. Everyone has difficulty pronouncing that name and if Sarah insists on retaining it she’ll just have to cop the odd mispronunciation. Well yes, I did tell some 5G women what to do after they decided that because I was criticising Sarah, obviously I am sexist. Clearly they failed to notice that I also criticised

councillors Lyon and Hunter as well as the mayor. I hope their criticisms of 5G are more coherent. Besides that there is nothing in the Code of Meeting Practice about swearing, nor about ‘disparaging comments’ nor ‘consistent harassment’! This is just another case of Simon making it up as he goes along. Anything to silence his critics. Goodbye and good riddance. Before you go, Simon; you, Sarah, and Councillor Coorey may just owe an apology over your version of how Ndiaye is properly pronounced. If you google the word you come up with a Senegalese soccer player called Felix Ndiaye, who, knowing that his fans will stumble over his name, helpfully tells them it sounds like EN/Dee/Eye (three syllables, not two) not ‘END-EYE’ as the mayor claims or ‘En-Jai’. Fast Buck$ Coorabell

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Australia's only cork shop opened ten months ago in Byron Bay and has been a great success! Cork is the perfect vegan alternative to leather for handbags, wallets, accessories and much more, and a special and unique Mothers Day gift! Responsibly harvested in Portugal, cork is a completely sustainable and eco-friendly product. Some of the exclusive jewellery pieces are handmade locally and all of their products are lightweight and durable. Now in-store are cork joggers and sandals – extremely comfortable, fabulous shoes already running out the door! They also stock an exclusive, stunning range of Alma Gemea kitchenware, which fuses the warmth of natural cork with the coolness of ivory porcelain. Check out the most interesting shop in Byron! Byron Bay Arcade, 5A/13 Lawson Street, Byron Bay Social media – the cork shop – Byron Bay thecorkshop.com.au

Learn to surf this Mothers Day If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, or just want to improve your skills, Surf Getaways is for you. Surf Getaways is a surf travel and learn-to-surf company run by women, for women that aims to inspire and empower women to reach their full potential through surfing. The links between surfing and positive self-image are many and you’ll gain surf skills whilst improving your overall fitness and confidence. Staying in 5-star accommodation, you’ll dine on healthy gourmet food and enjoy unique experiences throughout Australia, as well as some of the most pristine ocean environments on earth. Treat yourself this Mothers Day and start your surfing journey today. Visit surfgetaways.com.au or call (02) 6685 4546 for details.

Mother’s Sacred Care Bundle Mother’s Sacred Care Bundle is a collaboration between three local women-led businesses and invites mothers to honour self-care, tune into their hearts and create a greater space to Be. Includes a set of Mothers Heart affirmation cards, sacred Calm Mala Beads, 3 heart opening Meditations and a rose quartz crystal. Buy online at yammalabeads.com Use code COMMUNITY for 10% off

10 reasons why mum will love Honey Hunt leggings 1.

With their velvety soft fabrics, they'll be mum's comfiest leggings EVER! 2. She’ll adore the unique patterns from original artworks. 3. Mum loves supporting local and Australian Made. 4. High waist fit offers great tummy support 5. Sizes from XS-XXL 6. They'll quickly become mum's go-to leggings 7. Give mum a voucher to shop in-store or online. 8. Each pair is adorned with the Queen Bee and ‘You are a honey’ mantra. 9. All leggings come in a matching bag made from leftover fabric to minimise waste. 10. Each pair is hand cut in Byron and sewn locally by Australian seamstresses. The ultimate slow clothing, supporting a small group of talented women, committed to creating comfortable, well made clothing that lasts. Shop 2, 1 Centennial Cct, Byron A & I Estate 0408 766 546 www.honeyhunt.style

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THE PERFECT PRESENT FOR MOTHER’S DAY! There is a beautiful range of handbags and wallets to suit everyone’s style and budget. Or check out our new cork shoes, sandals, yoga mats and cork range of Alma Gemea homewares.

Shop 5A/13 Lawson Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481.

Located in Byron Arcade, just behind the Beach Hotel, off Bay Lane.

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[ Carpet One ]

[ Accommodation Bedding Supplies ]

We know beds... because that’s our business! If you are looking for the right mattress for your holiday rental, then help is at hand. We’ve been the local accommodation industry’s first choice for bedding for more than 13 years. We’re passionate about our business and supply only the highest quality Australian made hotel beds and bed products used by leading hotels and resorts.

Carpet One in Ballina offers a great range, including timber, hybrid flooring, bamboo, carpet, axminster carpet, carpet tiles, vinyl sheet, luxury vinyl and tile plank and laminate flooring. They offer advice and professional installation. Their range is suitable for residential and commercial purposes.

We also promise short lead times if you need that bed in a hurry! All our manchester and pillow ranges are selected for quality, value and durability, to ensure your guests have the best sleep experience!

Come and check out the Quattro Hybrid Flooring range; extra heavy duty, it has exceptional resistance to heavy foot traffic, indents and scuffs. A deep structured decorative layer, trueto-life look, and the feel of premium timber. With a built-in underlay for added acoustic performance, Quattro can be laid directly over most surfaces, making installation fast and easy.

No order is too small or large. We can deliver and install your new beds and remove your old beds, for all our commercial customers.

Come visit the showroom in Ballina and see their friendly staff for expert advice. Alternatively they’re a phone call away, offering contactless shopping.

Shop online at hotelandhome.com.au or call 6685 5212 for a free consultation.

6686 3855 3/5 Clark St, Ballina carpetone.com.au/ballina

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[ Byron Built Design + Construction ] Looking to build an affordable small home? Need extra space for your growing family, or to impress your guests? Byron Built specialises in secondary dwellings and are a proudly local team who can design and build a home that is right for you and your site. Byron Built’s goal is to provide an enjoyable, stress-free experience for their clients. They manage all aspects of the process, from the design and council approvals, right through to that moment when they are handing over the keys! Choose from their extensive range of architecturally designed models, or be guided by the team to customise a design to reflect your individual concept, budget and style.

To keep your construction local and sustainable, contact them for more information. hello@byronbuilt.com | www.byronbuilt.com FB/Insta: @byronbuilt

[ Parallel Power ]

Electricity. It’s amazing how it just makes things work. And more importantly how it makes things work safely!

Bodhi Living is a conceptual furniture store that strives to bring home the magic of rich and vibrant cultures, by looking for character, beauty and quality in everything they source. Bodhi showcases unique, antique pieces from around the world, combined with a range of contemporary furniture, rugs, lighting, décor and art.

With colder and wetter weather on the way, it’s time to get heaters out and keep things cosy. As important as it is to stay warm, there are a couple of things to consider Multi-way power adaptors can be a quick way to get those electric heaters on in a jiffy, but not a great longterm solution. Extra power points might be better this year.

They also offer unique and personalised design experience with the support of their knowledgeable team. They can help guide their clients through residential, commercial and contract projects with in-house design consultation, planning and execution.

Can your electrical system safely handle the additional load? Are your smoke detectors due for a test or even a 10-year replacement?

At Bodhi they believe a home is an extension of one’s self and they work with their clients to draw on your personal style, creating considered spaces that enrich the soul and are imbued with character and meaning.

Parallel Power offers a complimentary Electrical Home Health Check, so call Robert today to claim yours! 0438 535 149 robert@parallelpower.com.au www.parallelpower.com.au

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[ Bodhi Living ]

0488 278 185 Shop 1-2/18 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay @bodhi.living

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Vampt Vintage Design – one of Australia’s leading Mid-Century specialists. Mark Tuckey – one of Australia’s most renowned reclaimed timber furniture makers. Why not go for a drive and check out their huge new showroom featuring top end design. Only a 25 minute drive from Byron.

Cactus Hill Project remain true to their mantra ‘live life in style’. They continue to create unique stories for your life and home, working with you to find the perfect gift, that ‘must have’ accessory, or to help you create the home of your dreams. Alternatively, let them take the stress out of selling your home and talk to them about staging your home for sale.

Vampt has now moved out of their space in Byron and has teamed up with Mark Tuckey in a fantastic new space in Alstonville, comparable to their space in Sydney.

Stocking beautiful furniture, lighting, artwork, rugs, cushions and throws, Cactus Hill really know how to pull a beautiful home together. Handcrafted ceramics and decorative objects are all curated in collaboration with local and international artisans.

They have a new container on its way from Denmark with a wide variety of pieces from Scandinavia, Italy, and beyond. See Instagram for details or call Dave, 0414 806 549. 25 Owens Cresc, Wollongbar/Alstonville Fridays and Saturdays from 10.30am–3.30pm www.vamptvintagedesign.com | www.marktuckey.com.au

Open Mon to Fri 10am–5.30pm. Sat and Sun 10am–3pm. 82 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby 6684 6110 www.cactushillproject.com.au

[ Enspire Furniture and Homewares ] Looking for beautiful, solid timber furniture at an affordable price? Enspire Furniture and Homewares is the place for you! Their showroom is so well laid out you can literally lose yourself in your imagination, whilst meandering through it. They stock the latest in homewares, solid timber sustainable furniture, modern leather and fabric lounges, which are currently on sale. It’s easy to visualise yourself in every room of the house as they bring various parts of the home together harmoniously, and complete the picture with luxurious and high-end quality soft furnishings and amazing one-off pieces. If you are looking for something special for Mothers Day, they stock the latest in Robert Gordon pottery and dinnerware which is very earthy and simply stunning. Open 7 Days. 15 Sheather Street, Ballina. 02 6686 8802

[ It's Time to Start Planting Potatoes ]

They are easy to grow in the ground, in large pots, or in a potato growing bag that has a handy flap on the front. Just needing sunshine and well-drained soil, they grow pretty quickly – you’ll be harvesting in 3–4 months. Plant certified organic seed potatoes whole and cover with about 10cm of soil or compost. As the vines grow, mound soil or compost around the stems to keep the developing tubers covered and to encourage more potatoes to form up the stem. Keep the plants moist, but not too wet. Once they start to flower, you can harvest some new potatoes. When the tops of the plants turn yellow and die, it’s time to harvest the fully grown potatoes.

Eden at Byron 140 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay 6685 6874 | 0413 929 171

[ In The Bay Services ]

In The Bay Services is a family owned and operated business, which is paving the way for the new wave of property management, cleaning and maintenance. Efficient and professional, with an eagle eye for detail, they are wholeheartedly devoted to providing the best service possible and want their clients to feel proud and refreshed in their space. Whether you’re looking for a cleaner in Byron Bay, or for someone to maintain and manage your rental properties, you’re in the right place.

For them it’s not just about cleaning, but about putting human care into their daily relationships with both their clients and staff, and providing a reliable, trusted service that promotes the wellbeing of others through the virtue of cleanliness. 0401 790 892 inthebayservices.com.au

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BYRON ARTS & INDUSTRY BYRON ARTS & INDUSTRY ESTATE: creative, small batch, hand-made, stateof-the-art, artisan, innovative, ethical, imaginative, hyper-local, leading-edge, quality, EXPLORE premium, master, handcrafted, accomplished, cutting edge, organic, designer, eclectic DISCOVER ingenious, beautiful, unique, sensational, avant-garde, original, visionary, inspirational, expert, brilliant, gifted, ahead of the curve. YOU wonderful, compelling, THERE experiencing, witnessing, engaging. NOW.

POÈME LIFESTYLE

Tender, enchanting pieces curated to convey a joyful and poetic atmosphere at home. Ethical organic fashion, bedding and decor for babies, children and adults. Each piece is handmade, carefully and consciously, using authentic handcraft traditions. Featuring sustainable European brands such as Numero74, Camomile London bedding, Muskhane decorative felt items, Louise Misha & Mamapapa fashion, as well as Elvis&Moi jewellery.

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Shop direct at their A&I Estate factory and buy from the extensive range of activated nuts at 2die4 Live Foods. They love meeting locals and sharing their newest products with you. Get a free sample of their delicious Adaptogenic Activated Trail Mix when you visit! Mon–Fri 7.30am to 2.30pm. 6 Boronia Place. www.2die4livefoods.com.au 0411 204 588

Shop 3 / 18 Centennial circuit, Byron Bay Eglantine 0405 718 476 Insta: @poeme_lifestyle poemelifestyle.com.au

IN THE RAW

In the Raw offers you the highest quality, small-batch handcrafted organic skincare and artisan homewares, free from anything but nature’s raw goodness. Vegan friendly and toxin free. Open 10am–4pm Monday–Friday. 1B/11 Banksia Drive Byron Bay. 0450 873 451 intherawbyronbay.com.au

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A modern co-working space for freelancers, start-ups and small businesses. Thirty-four lockable ‘pocket offices’, and twelve open plan desks; a smarter, more affordable way to do business in an upscale setting that is still relaxed.

Building B1, 1 Porter Street, Byron Bay 02 6694 3244 habitatbyronbay.com 14

ANANDA CLINICS

Dr Jamie Rickcord continues to focus on endocannabinoid medicine and integration with a focus on psychotherapy. Phyto cannabinoids work on a very complex biological system called the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is our body’s master regulator. All vertebrates have an ECS, so the cannabis plant is used to treat a number of health conditions, legally, through the TGA’s special access scheme.

Habitat, Suite 56/1 Porter Street, Byron Bay 02 5624 5024 www.anandaclinics.com.au

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Katrina Beohm Real Estate specialise in coastal and hinterland sales through Byron Bay, Ballina and Lismore shires. With twenty years locally in real estate, Katrina and her team have a large database and first-class marketing strategies that can help you sell your property.

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More than a clothes store, The Department is a place to find dependable products that stand the test of time. An eclectic collection of clothing, eskies, furniture, books, shoes, drink-ware and even a barbershop, the common thread is simple – only stuff they love gets in the door. If you need something for a weekend barbecue or your mate’s birthday, The Department is your spot.

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BODHI LIVING

Bodhi Living is a conceptual furniture store that showcases unique, antique pieces from around the world, combined with a range of contemporary furniture, rugs, lighting, décor and art.

They also offer unique and personalised design experience and can guide their clients through residential, commercial and contract projects with in-house design consultation, planning and execution, creating considered spaces that enrich the soul.

BYRON BAY FAIR

Byron Bay Fair – where the locals shop! Their amazing pharmacy is now called Infinity Pharmacy Byron Bay. Don’t worry, the same amazing team will still be in-store, ready to help as always. Shop easy seven days a week – with free parking and WiFi at Byron Bay Fair.

20 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay Follow them on FB + Instagram @byronbayfair

BYRON BAY TRADERS

Byron Bay Traders is a collective showroom and retail space for local designers, makers and small businesses. They showcase a variety of homewares, furniture, gifts, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, skincare and more, giving you the opportunity to consciously support small local businesses of Byron and surrounds. Lovingly made and ethically sourced is the mission of each business in the collective.

17 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay @byronbaytraders 7

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MARK TUCKEY FURNITURE

Mark Tuckey Furniture is an Australian furniture company dedicated to creating products that they love and want to live with in their own homes. They design timber furniture with integrity, simplicity and strength, using recycled and sustainably managed timbers. They also retail complementary seating, homewares, lighting and artwork. Their commitment is to produce lifetime pieces with a negligible footprint. 14 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay IG: @mark_tuckey www.marktuckey.com.au

OCA ORGANIC CUISINE

A collaboration between local chefs and regenerative farmers, OCA is all about vegetarian organic food and the power of community, not to mention some seriously amazing flavours. Their artisan wood-fired pizzas are the best in town. On Tuesday and Friday nights, the place comes alive for dinner with epic local performances. A real cultural experience. Also open 9am–2pm Mon–Fri. 02 6680 8228 1/6 Tasman Way @ocacuisine www.ocacuisine.com 12

HONEY HUNT STYLE

‘I seriously didn’t know leggings could be this comfy. From yoga and pilates, to shopping, to the beach, these are my go-to leggings when I need something practical, fun and funky to wear. I Love my leggings!’ Honey Hunt Style thanks you for supporting their genuine Australian made designer fashion and shopping locally in-store. Also online, and at Byron and Bangalow markets.

ELEMENTS I LOVE

Elements I Love is a little obsessive about collecting antiques, art and architectural salvage. Unique interior pieces, artisan and vintage finds are curated in a recently renovated gallery space. ‘Time worn is how we like our finds’. Open most Thursdays and Fridays 10am–4pm or by appointment. *Please check the website before visiting! Parking available onsite.

Visit the spiritual home of Stone & Wood for brewery tours, beer tastings and some of the most delicious bites in Byron. With 31 brewing tanks, a canteen run by 100 Mile Table and a beer garden, it’s the perfect place for a drink with mates or to take your beer appreciation to the next level. Kids and furbabies welcome.

1/18 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay 0429 479 260 @bodhi.living

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4/55 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay 6680 8121

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Mediterranean experience in the hills S Haslam For those of us who work hard, or even just feel like we do, an alternative life of pleasure and simple luxury can have an irresistible appeal. But if we can’t live carefree by the Mediterranean, we try to enjoy that feeling in moments, at lunch with friends. The Hut is a restaurant with a beautiful country setting, and its menu is inspired by the Mediterranean way of life and shared eating – expect to feel like you’re in the southern Italian Riviera, or on Santorini, with a lot of fresh fish and light produce, eating simple food with delicious flavours. Of course, the Italian backgrounds of the staff, and the carefully selected cocktails and wonderfully interesting wine list, only serve to encourage you to enter that beautiful, but often elusive, state that can be occupied over a leisurely lunch. The historic old Possum Creek school is a beautiful venue, but while they still welcome events, it has been deliberately repurposed as a restaurant – the long sharing tables have been replaced with smaller ones, and you can just dine with your partner or friends and choose from the full à la carte menu, at your own pace. Sample menu dishes include: saganaki cheese with honey and oregano; fried baby squid with lemon, parsley, and aioli; and pata negra. This is a special type of cured ham, similar to prosciutto, that only comes from the rear legs of particular black-hooved (hence negra) pigs which must be raised in a free-range environment,

Helping you to capture an elusive state of mind, the three owners: Achille in the blue shirt, chef Bruno, and Augusto. many of which are fed a special diet of acorns. Pulpo y su tinta is grilled octopus with squid ink hummus, paprika and taggiasche olives. ‘We try to keep the food really simple, really fresh,’ says very busy Head Chef Bruno Conti, who is also the head chef at the excellent Di Vino restaurant in Byron, runs Terra Catering, and has his first child due in September. ‘As we are only open three days a week, I have plenty of time to think about the menu and change it weekly, with the best produce available that week.’ Bruno always has a backup option on the menu for vegetarians, or even vegans, so it’s an inclusive menu; if you’re bringing a group of friends it’s easy for everyone

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to find something delicious. With Bruno knowing what it’s like to work seven days a week, they really are very focused on creating a relaxing dining experience. ‘We do a 2.5-hour first seating and a “long lunch” second seating, for those who want to have a very relaxed late lunch,’ says Bruno. The wine and cocktail list is curated by Augusto, one of the owners, a certified professional sommelier, who is originally from Brazil but speaks fluent Italian after working in Florence for ten

years, including at Michelinstarred restaurants. There are some excellent cocktails:

The Hut Old Fashioned is made with La Progressiva Rum 13 and Amaro Rucolino,

produced with wild rocket grown on the island of Ischia, which gives it a unique, slightly bitter flavour. You can have either an 80 per cent dark chocolate or 36-months aged Parmigiano Reggiano on the side. The Estrella Damm Inedit beer from Barcelona is a unique collaboration with famous chef Ferran Adria, or try the Peroni Doppio Malto Gran Riserva, a double malt really rich beer fermented for eight weeks at low temperature, with a really mature flavour. The wine list, featuring an exciting array of Spanish, Italian, Greek, French, and even Slovenian wines, alongside Australian, allowing you to, for example, compare the imported Assyrtiko, a Greek white wine variety, with the one grown in the Clare Valley. To finish your dining experience, make sure you have the best espresso brewed out of the vintage La Victoria Arduino coffee machine paired with a Sicilian Mandarin Amaro, a Capovilla Grappa of Gravner Ribolla or a plum and almond liquor from North Italy poured in front of you from the Hut’s ‘Amaro Trolley’. For those people who don’t even want to think too much about what they are going to eat, you can just relax and let the well-trained and passionate staff chefs suggest a set of dishes that will really go well together. The Hut, Byron Bay. Open lunch: 12–3pm Fri, Sat, Sun. 471 Friday Hut Rd, Possum Creek. Bookings are essential and can only be made via the website: thehutbyronbay. com.au

Dining at loft Modern, relaxed dining ideal for intimate dinners, groups and special occasions. Menu by Head Chef, Craig Mcfarland. Our ‘set menu’ option is perfect for groups - enjoy our chef’s selection of dishes. View our menu online. Open every day from 4pm - Late

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Showcasing our Byron foodie ‘ecosphere’, May 1–2 S Haslam While the Northern Rivers is well known for its exceptional restaurants that showcase our locally grown produce, agriculture and food production are also very important to the economy of the region and the industry is seeing a rise in agritourism. All sorts of tourism-related experiences are popping up that help connect agricultural products, people, and places with visitors on farms, such as farm visits and even farm tours. Increasingly, more distilleries and breweries are emerging, offering cellar-door experiences and master classes. There is also a keen interest in regenerative agriculture practices. The host of quality local food and beverage producers servicing our restaurants has created what one new Byron restaurateur, MVP’s Mark Felippelli, called a ‘Byron ecosphere’ in last week’s Echo (p. 20). But the ‘ecosphere’ doesn’t just benefit the restaurants; as diners and visitors discover agricole rum at Husk Distillery, native foods at Karkalla restaurant

or Harvest, or even Brookie’s Gin, they share these experiences with their friends, benefitting our local suppliers and hence our local economy. And what’s more, they want to meet the maker. ‘Food is a new souvenir,’ says Anne Briggs of memberbased food group Northern Rivers Food (NRF). ‘The modern visitor, whether a confirmed foodie or not, is seeking a higher level of especially engaging experiences. They are interested in the provenance of their food, and love to actually meet the producers, the makers, and farmers, as this is a very authentic experience. They do share these experiences with their friends, because, to the visitor these meetings are very special. They tell stories of the farm they visited, which increases the reputation of food producers in the region.’ Because farms are rarely open to the public, NRF holds its only public-focused event at this time of year to make the connection between paddock and plate, called the Harvest Trail. ‘The region is beautiful in April/

May,’ says Anne. ‘The climate is great, it’s long weekend time for people from north of the border to experience real food on real farms, and it’s a great time as this is when food is harvested, hence it’s the ‘harvest’ trail. Many Australian native foods, like finger limes and lemon aspen, are harvested around now, along with

ſĶŔĕƶǼ ÉşſōĎ Ǖ ſƆƐ Ķŕ ſĕīĕŕĕſëƐĶưĕ ëīſĶĈƖōƐƖſĕ For any youngsters around the Northern Rivers keen on exploring a potential career in the fertile field of agriculture, then Norco Primex Field Days are your one-stop shop. Returning to Casino in 2021, the sustainable agriculture and farming expo recently announced a new partnership with Southern Cross University, further enhancing the existing Primex NextGen programs and strengthening its education and innovation programs with an eye to providing clear and easy pathways for our farmers of the future. According to the event’s director, Bruce Wright, the new three-year partnership with SCU – who last year successfully launched the world’s first Regenerative Agriculture degree, and this year upped the ante with a new Regenerative Agriculture Graduate Certificate – continues a recent period of relationship building that’s seen the iconic agricultural and primary industries event expand to the point that this year they’re expecting to top 400 exhibitors for the first time. ‘Primex had identified www.echo.net.au

within its strategic plans, that resources and programs that support education and innovation for our next generation was critical when technological improvements have been moving so quickly and the demographics within the farming and primary industries sectors needs to retain a much higher proportion of youth in these sectors,’ Wright explains. ‘Our partnership with Southern Cross University offers new opportunities for secondary and tertiary students, as well as those wishing to advance their depth of knowledge to a whole new level through the university’s Regenerative Agriculture courses.’ SCU’S vice-president (Engagement) Mr Ben Roche is equally enthused about teaming up with Norco Primex, a partnership that he believes will only bolster the university’s ongoing commitment

to supporting the sustainable development of the Northern Rivers region’s all-important agricultural sector. ‘At Southern Cross, collaboration is at the heart of how we create impact,’ he explains. ‘The opportunity to partner with one of the region’s agricultural institutions in Primex provides an important opportunity to grow awareness of the new and exciting opportunities emerging in agriculture as the sector, and nation, grapple with how we can farm smarter, with a greater resilience to drought and flood – the realities of a changing climate. ‘It’s fitting that two of the region’s institutions have come together to create new opportunities for young people to join in shaping the next generation of agriculture in Australia.’ Norco Primex Field Days take place at the Richmond Valley Events Centre, Casino, over May 20–22. Buy your tickets now to get a 30 per cent earlybird discount. But only available till May 16. Tickets and T&Cs available at www.primex.net.au.

macadamias, pecan and citrus. ‘The events provide visitors and locals with the chance to do something they don’t normally do; to meet the maker,’ she says. ‘Along with food and beverage production, agriculture and increasingly agritourism

are very important local industries. ‘The Harvest Trail is a self-drive experience, and it needs a bit of pre-planning to make up a bit of an itinerary, because some of the tours have already sold out; some are free, and some have a cost, there’s a real diversity. Because of COVID, some events have ticketing, even if they are free. It’s a lot of fun to plan it. ‘As a local it’s a great chance to visit some farms that are not normally open to the public, such as Forage in Myocum, cane farms in Tumbulgum and Mooball, Duck Creek Macadamias in Newrybar, native-food suppliers Wattle Tree Creek at Numulgi, or Barefoot Farm pecans at Eltham. You can also visit regenerative farms such as Zentveld’s Coffee – they don’t use sprays, they roast and they sell so it’s the whole experience. Brookfarm is also open to the public – Martin Brook is a passionate farmer who loves to discuss regenerative practices. ‘Rock Chic Eggs at Keith

Hall in Ballina are putting on an afternoon of groovy tunes that will add to the experience of seeing their chickens free-ranging in the South Ballina sand dunes. For those who don’t drive, there are also a couple of good bus tours – Table Under a Tree’s Georgina will be providing her insights into seasonal produce (pickup/dropoff from Zentveld’s), and also local Indigenous legend Delta Kay from Playing with Fire will be hosting a tour through the Bangalow parklands along Byron Creek, showcasing plants used for medicine and jewellery and hopefully spotting some wildlife.’ Harvest Food Trail. Weekend of May 1–2. Over 20 suppliers and 26 events, including distilleries and restaurants. See northernriversfood. org/harvest-food-trail/.

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Life on the lamb The Northern Rivers may not be traditional sheep country, yet local farmer Warren Wiggins has established a successful stud on his 80 acre farm in Bexhill. His secret? The breed of sheep. ‘Dorpers are suitable for almost any climate and grazing conditions, and I’ve always loved the breed so it was an obvious choice,’ says Warren. ‘They’re fast growing, adaptable, and you don’t have to shear them. And they taste great! ‘Dorpers are also one of the only breeds of sheep that have genetic marbling in the meat. A bit like a sheep version of the Wagyu. The flavour is slightly stronger than average lamb – closer to mutton or hogget.’ This flavour has proven popular, not only with Warren’s regular customers at the local farmers markets, but also with a number of local cafes and restaurants who feature the lamb on their menus. Pretty impressive considering the farm is only 10 years old. Despite not growing up in an agricultural family, Warren always wanted to be a farmer. After leaving school he worked on a sheep and wheat farm in Moree, but when the work dried up, Warren went in a different direction, including the hotel industry and Coles supermarkets. Ironically, it was Coles that led Warren to the Northern Rivers and farmers markets. After marrying and starting a family, he decided he needed a better-suited job and took up a position with Coles. When the supermarket chain transferred Warren to Ocean Shores the move took him full circle – back to farming, only this time with his own farm. ‘I didn’t like the way Coles was operating, and I still wanted to get back to the land, so we looked around the area and ended buying

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BALLINA

Wharf Bar & Restaurant

EVERY DAY

HAPPY HOUR

Ballina

4–6PM Dine in and takeaway Great summer menu www.wharfbarballina.com.au

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

BANGALOW

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

Sheep farmer Warren Wiggins at Bangalow Farmers Market.

land at Bexhill, which is the farm where we still live,’ Warren says. ‘It took some time to build up our breeding stock, but we’re really happy we made the move. I think this is God’s country.’ More recently, Warren has started using regenerative farming practices, incorporating fermented seaweed, which he makes himself, into his farm plan. ‘It’s about getting good microbes into the soil, which improves the pasture,’ he says. ‘Instead of spraying it, I feed it directly into the sheep’s water. It gives them a good hit of probiotics, which helps them fight off worms. In turn, their excrement, including those microbes, goes back into the soil. It’s great.’ You can find Warren at the Local Dorper Lamb stall every Thursday at Byron Farmers Market and every Saturday at Bangalow Farmers Market. Byron Farmers Market is held Thursdays 7–11am at the Cavanbah Centre and Bangalow Farmers Market is held Saturdays 7–11am behind the Bangalow Pub.

Nimbin Valley Dairy Just when we thought Nimbin Valley Dairy couldn’t get any more sumptuous, owners Paul and Kerry Wilson have brought out a truffle brie! The fifth-generation dairy farmers and artisan cheesemakers operate from their farm in the fertile Nimbin Valley. Paul says the new cheese, named Truffled Cow, is going to win the hearts of those who like strong flavour. ‘Truffle brie is a way of making a more special product,’ Paul says. ‘We make the cheese, cut it in half, and put a fine layer of truffle paste through it, join it back together and it continues to mature. ‘It’s an intense, beautiful flavour – you have to like truffle.’ The process is done in week one and the cheese then matures for another month before being sold. Producing both cow- and goat-milk products on the farm, Nimbin Valley Dairy is inspired by the regenerative farming practices of their forebears and the traditional cheesemaking practices of France and Italy. Their mantra declares: ‘Our produce is what it is. No numbers in the ingredients list and no words you can’t pronounce. Just simple pleasures we’ve enjoyed for generations and are now sharing with you.’ While goat-milk products were off the menu while Kerry grappled with a rare spinal disorder, his recovery process means the business will be returning to its full offerings.

Good Taste

Club open Wed–Sun from 12 noon www.bangalowbowlo.com.au bangalowbowlo @thebowlo

BYRON BAY

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

MVP 7/7 Lawson St, Byron Bay Booking via our website mvpbyronbay.com.au

Lord Byron Distillery

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

Loft Byron Bay 4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 9183

Book online: www.loftbyronbay.com.au

Fishheads Byron Bay

1 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 7632 FISHHEADSBYRON

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar ‘We simplified the business during this time, and we’d like to thank the community for their many messages of support and wellwishes,’ Paul said. ‘Kerry is making a good recovery and we are aiming to bring back our goat cheeses this year.’ Paul said the pair love the farmers markets as a way to connect directly with their community, with customers returning with photos and stories of how they have used the cheeses – with everything from cheese platters to quiches and salads. Nimbin Valley Dairy runs a stall every Friday at the Mullumbimby Farmers Markets, and Paul invites everyone to drop by and become acquainted with their artisanal products. Contacts: kerry@nimbinvalley.com.au 0439 668 989

Come along to the Bangalow Bowlo and find out.

Probably the world’s best pasta* Open for Dine in + takeaway + delivery Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday – Monday To book, order takeaway or free pasta puns visit mvpbyronbay.com.au Or dm slide@mvp_byron_bay *Internal staff poll

CELLAR DOOR – TASTINGS & TOURS

Handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients.

Naturally Better!

Free from added artificial flavours and colours.

MAKE YOUR OWN BOTTLE OF GIN

- book online. Gin Making Gift Vouchers available. LORDBYRON.COM.AU LordByronDistillery Incredible cocktails, locals beers & all-day snacks and food to share, with ocean views. Happy Hour | Every day 4–6pm $6 Loft lager or wine, $10 Aperol Spritz, $14 Margarita Espresso Martini Nights | Every day 9–11pm 2 for $25 Classic Espresso Martini Open every day from 4pm till late.

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

Open Thursday–Sunday 5–10pm Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426

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.

Chupacabra

Fresh authentic Mexican in a relaxed atmosphere.

www.stelmodining.com

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 77-97 Broken Head Rd, Suffolk Park 6685 4969

www.crystalbrookcollection. com/byron/forest

@forestbyronbay

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 awhile. As a Byron Bay Crystalbrook Local you get to enjoy 15% off food and drinks when you sign up online.

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Oma Food and Wine 6 Lawson Street, Byron Bay 8960 7478 www.omafoodandwine.com

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

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

Success Thai Mon-Fri lunch & dinner closed Sundays Lunch 12 noon–3pm Dinner from 5–8.30pm 3/31 Lawson St, Byron Bay www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

Barrio 7am–3pm Mon, Tues, Sat 7am–8.30pm Wed, Thurs, Fri 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

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE

Byron Bay 14 Bay St ( opposite Main Beach Surf Club) www.kikionbyron.com @KIKIONBYRON

Yaman Mullumbimby 62 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 6684 3778 www.yamanmullumbimby.com.au

Open 7 days from 9am–8pm Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The Empire 20 Burringbar St, Mullum

6684 2306 Tues–Fri 8.30am–2.30pm Sat, Sun 9am–2pm FB/Insta: EmpireMullum empiremullum.com.au

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.

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 and 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.

76 Booyong Road, Nashua Open 12–4pm Fri, Sat, Sun Bookings via our website www.fridasfield.com

Drop in for an authentic atmosphere, dine-in or takeaway. 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. Takeaways and lots of grab-and-go goodies available. Phone orders welcome – call ahead and avoid the queue.

Long Lunches Contemporary country dining from award-winning chef. Seasonal produce-driven set menus with multiple dishes shared amongst your booking. Beautiful eco-farm location, just 10 minutes from Bangalow. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

NEWRYBAR

Harvest 18-22 Old Pacific Highway Newrybar NSW 2479 02 6687 2644 www.harvestnewrybar.com.au @harvestnewrybar

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

POSSUM CREEK

The Hut 471 Friday Hut Road, Possum Creek

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm À la carte Mediterranean menu Book online www.thehutbyronbay.com.au Info@thehutbyronbay.com.au

ALCOHOL SUPPLIERS Sun Bistro Bottleshop and Home Delivery

Open every day from 5pm till late

61 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay

02 6685 6500 www.thesunbistro.com/ deliveries deliver@thesunbistro.com

Brunch Thursday–Monday 8am–2pm Dinner Wednesday–Monday from 5pm

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

Thursday Night ‘Locals night’ 5.30–7pm $35 curry & glass of wine. Seafood & Champagne $200 per couple. Deluxe fresh & cooked seafood platters & glass of Bollinger Champagne. Bookings via our website.

CATERING

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

Good Vibes. Live Music. Beach Views. Cocktails. Mexican Cuisine. Come and join us for some yummy cocktails by the beach, delicious Mexican food and groovy tunes. Open Tues -Sunday Happy Hour 3–5pm

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

FOOD DELIVERY BYRON BAY – CUSTOMER

Delivery Byron Bay DELIVERYBYRONBAY@ GMAIL.COM 0421 414 664 0481 259 296 www.deliverybyronbay.com

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Coffee, Malawach Rolls, Pita Pockets, Falafel, Traditional Yemenite spices and all your favourites always freshly made.

Frida’s Field

GOOD TIMES ~ HIGH VIBES ~ LATE NIGHTS ~ HIGH TIDES

HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 5–6PM $6 BEERS / $12 COCKTAILS / $7 WINES

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

NASHUA

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.

Join us on our expedition to save the Earth one Brussels sprout at a time.

Open Thursday 5pm–10pm; Friday 3pm–11pm; Saturday 12pm–3pm, 5pm–11pm; Sunday 4pm–9pm

MULLUMBIMBY

Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations.

Seasonal, local & native indigenous inspired menu.

Kiki On Byron

KRILLBARANDRESTAURANT

Gourmet burgers created by chefs

Karkalla Byron Bay

5614 8656 www.karkalla.com.au @karkallabyronbay

47 Ballina St, Lennox Head www.krillbar.com.au 6685 5538

facebook.com/byron.legendpizza Scan code for our menu! BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992

For any events of up to 30 people please email nobonesbyronbay@gmail.com

Corner of Bay Lane and Fletcher St, Byron Bay

Lennox Head

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Book online: www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au

Café, Bar & Restaurant

Krill Bar

Oma & Co is back this Sunday 18 April with Melbournes’ much loved chef, Casey Wall, taking over the kitchen. He’ll be serving up some dishes from his epic venues, Bar Liberty, Falco Bakery, & Capitano. Oma’s head chef, Mark Hannel, trained under Casey many moons ago so they dance a very special and magical dance in the kitchen which is not to be missed! Book now.

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USING YOUR INFLUENCE? What is an influencer? It seems that we say the word, but most people over 35 don’t really have a clue what it means in the context of social media and brand marketing. And those under 35, the target group, are generally so used to their existence and intent that the lines between branded content and real comment are totally blurred. If TV and print have been declared dead, then so is advertising in its current format. Social media platforms have become the host of mass engagement, and so capitalism has crept in as ‘influencing’. A clever and direct way for brands to market directly to consumers without the usual controls and regulations that govern traditional advertising. While they are still under the same rules, there has been no stoush to date between a high-profile influencer and the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA). An influencer is defined as someone who has the power to affect the purchasing decisions of others because of an authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with their audience. They follow a distinct niche where they actively engage to garner a following that will depend on the size of their topic of the niche. Individuals are not just marketing tools but rather social relationship assets that brands collaborate with to achieve marketing objectives. In short, they’re advertisers. In Australia, the advertising and marketing industry is expected to adhere to the Code of Ethics set out by the Australian Association of National Advertisers. The Ad Standards Community Panel handles consumer complaints. Gender portrayal is of extreme concern within the code, with the standards stating ‘explicit sexual depictions in advertising, particularly where the depiction is not relevant to the product or service being advertised are generally objectionable to the community’. It places a lot of the ‘hot bikini influencers’ literally in the hot seat if they are promoting anything else other than bikinis. I’m still wondering what exactly what ‘hot mums’ are and what’s appropriate for them to sell? Nipple coolers? I don’t think the ‘hot mums’ would make it through the advertising guidelines if they were to appear in more conventional ads. Over 3.4 billion people use social media. This translates as 45 per cent of the world’s population. That’s a platform advertisers want. Social media are perceived as being individually curated by the user, and we access other individually curated profiles. From a marketing standpoint it’s pure gold. It’s person-toperson direct marketing. Except you choose to follow and

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consume the content of your chosen influencer/advertiser. In the old days we used to mute the ads on the telly; now we go to social media and subscribe and watch and like. The problem with influencers is that the lines are blurred. Everyone knew advertising was fake. Actors playing the part of grumpy mums sick of wiping a bench, or some girl thrilled with the freedom her tampons gave her. We knew the script was written, the scenes were shot in a studio or on location, and we were expected to be tricked into believing the narrative as real. Influencers aren’t actors; they’re real people. They don’t broadcast from networks; they share from their personal accounts in their kitchen. It’s self-shot content to promote brands – that can become very confusing re authenticity. Clearly it’s authenticity they are harvesting to push the sell. They still have to be clear that it’s an ad, so it’s different from their usual posts, but very often the message is camouflaged and slips through as regular content. So without the regulators breathing down your neck, how much duty of care do influencers take when deciding to take on a product to promote? While I am sure there are those who are highly ethical, there are just so many influencers and it is clear that there are those who don’t do the due diligence on what they push to their followers. Blindboy is an Irish satirist and podcaster who duped reality stars and influencers into agreeing to promote a fake diet drink containing cyanide to their Instagram followers. In his 2019 BBC documentary Blindboy Undestroys The World he offers three influencers a fake diet drink brand deal. They were all told the product contained the ingredient hydrogen cyanide but they couldn’t try it as the product wasn’t ready yet. Blindboy was very transparent in presenting the product to see if they’d sell a product to their fans that would kill them. They all agreed to promote the product without trying it first. So I guess the answer is ‘Yes’. They were prepared to promote a drink that could kill. Not everyone does their due diligence. And as advertising now seeks to market to us using authenticity and our sense of what’s ‘real’ as cover, then we the consumers need full disclosure. For a start we can rename influencers to advertisers. That at least would be authentic. Because it would be true. But I guess no-one wants to watch a show about a bunch of advertisers in Byron Bay.

Our much-loved Bluesfest has been slogged two years in a row with its event being cancelled right on the eve of gates opening. So it’s great that Bluesfest has some good news – being named a finalist in the Pollstar Awards nominations for ‘Music Festival Of The Decade’ – the only Australian festival, event, or venue to be nominated for this award, which celebrates ‘the most artistically and commercially successful festival of the last decade providing the most rewarding experience for fans and artists’. Festival director Peter Noble is reflective of the nomination and what it means in the face of his hardest two years at the helm. He said: ‘After all we have been through since the start of the pandemic, with two cancellations, including one that occurred the day before we were all set and ready to open our gates, it is a pleasure to be offered something positive for Bluesfest… it’s something for our hard-working team to put their heads up and be proud of after all we have been through recently.’

CELEBRATING WEED CULTURE! There’s one thing everyone knows about our region: We love our weed. Pot has never just been about getting out of it, as a medical, recreational, and for some a spiritual pursuit; it’s also been about a powerful subculture. Nimbin’s MardiGrass Festival is a celebration of this rich and diverse culture but it’s also a push to protest and educate and to push for much-needed law reform. Held in the tiny village of Nimbin, this is the 29th event and this year’s program features the much-loved fashion show at the village hall on Friday night followed by the fabulous Green Cabaret. Saturday is when things really heat up with the Hemposium Conference at the hall from 10am till 4pm. There are healers, talks and music at the Hash Bowl Stand and of course the much-loved Hemp Olympics. MC’d by comedians S Sorrensen and Alan Glover, this is literally one of the Mardi Grass ‘high’ lights! Stay in town for the Comedy Night, followed by the Harvest Ball! Sunday kicks off with the Pot Poets Breakfast, more Hemp Olympix, and general good vibes and rowdy political disruption. This is, without a doubt, one of the best counterculture events on the calendar. From Friday till Sunday all weekend pass is $55 and day pass is $30. Full program of speakers and activity on nimbinmardigrass.com.

TAURUS THE BULL As evolutionary shadow planet Pluto launches a five-month excavation into authorities, hierarchies, and corporations, welcome to this year’s retrograde season…

ARIES: Potent Pluto retro in your sector of public image asks for a dedicated, in-depth reassessment of your work in the world. Being a team player is this year’s biggest theme, and patience your largest ask. So take your time, think it through, put your hand down. You don’t have to volunteer for everything.

CANCER: Cancerians adore food and creature comforts, so while you’re enjoying the pleasures of home and table, consider this: While it’s notoriously hard for Cancerians to throw anything away, it’s worth asking yourself: If I could only keep a dozen books, a dozen items of clothing, a dozen essential items, what would they be?

LIBRA: Time to check the rearview mirror and ask: Has this scenario that’s happening now happened before. More than once? Then here’s your chance to crack the pattern. The good bit about retrogrades is their gift of understanding, reflection, and reconnection, whether that arrives via baby steps or quantum leaps.

CAPRICORN: Good news about Pluto retro in your sign? It can do a slow reveal on a missing piece of your personal puzzle. Lift the veil on something that’s been hidden from you, like guiding signs to achieving what you came here to do, how you make your mark. Expect eureka lightbulb moments concerning your destiny.

TAURUS: Being especially responsive to touch, sound, taste, and smell, Taureans experience life through their senses. You’re also famously fixed and change-resistant, and this week Pluto brings home the necessity of morphing into more flexible and resilient modes. Start this week by bringing more artistry and beauty into your daily rituals…

LEO: Is the collective colonic known as Pluto retrograde doing a number on you? Retrogrades bring back parts of ourselves we’ve abandoned or forgotten about, and the coming weeks offer a direct route to your heart’s desires. You might start by asking: How can I take better care of my health. And the way I work?

SCORPIO: As Plutonic hibernation vibes give your communication systems a long, slow makeover, security issues could be up and running. The coming months are powerfully productive for a soul-searching foray into goals, ambitions, longterm planning, and asking the hard questions retrograde Pluto thought you’d never ask. Staring this week…

AQUARIUS: As planet Pluto offers inner transformation over the coming months, it’s worth asking: What do I love most about the digital age? While cross-cultural connections thrive, the personal touch is more and more frequently missing. How could you bring it back: by factoring in more face time? Choosing voice rather than text?

VIRGO: The perennial question for Virgos, this and every other week, is how to work less with seriously getting it right, more with relaxing the limbo bar and delighting in life’s offerings. This week’s answer? The Ministry of Joy’s mantra: Don’t do it unless you enjoy it. If you have to do it, make it enjoyable.

SAGITTARIUS: Interested in changing your attitudes to finances and security? Then the cosmic recommendation is to revise, reconsider, repair and recondition them. You might start by checking any tendency to deleting people from your life (or casting them as villains) who might actually be helpful allies. How’s that worked for you so far?

PISCES: As this year’s rigorous but rewarding retrograde season kicks in with its internal interrogations, it’s time for a Piscean qualitycontrol check. Do the people you hang out with share your values and aspirations? Does it matter if they don’t? And if not, what payoff is there for you in the connection?

GEMINI: The transitional season of planetary retrogrades provides the perfect setting to catch your breath and take a little extra time to get things right. Things like reevaluating, researching, making responsible decisions. This week offers the ability to step back and process world affairs, and their effect on your personal world, from an objective distance.

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LONELINESS ON STAGE WHEN ORCHESTRA MEETS QUARTET When the premier chamber orchestra of the region teams up with the most dynamic and exciting of Australia’s string quartets, and a harpist whose magic is well known to residents of the Northern Rivers, the result can only be electrifying. And that’s what the concert that the Byron Music Society is organising for Sunday in Mullumbimby will be. The Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra, which includes several players from the Northern Rivers, including its chairman Michael McCabe, though a mix of professional and amateur players, is known for the detail and precision of its playing, and for its passionate commitment to the fine repertoire it performs. The Orava String Quartet, founded in 2007 when its members were aged 19, has been described in The Australian as ‘The future of Australian chamber music, the real deal’, and by the Washington Post, after a performance in New York, as ‘beautifully calculated and coordinated; time and motion seemed to defy the laws of physics’. While I’m not sure what that means, it sounds as if the Orava impressed mightily. And Margaret Curtis is surely the champagne player of the harp! Their program includes Handel’s Harp Concerto, a string quartet by Schulhof, and an exquisite piece by that painter of the English countryside, Vaughan Williams. Orava quartet and GCCO, Mullumbimby Memorial Hall, 3pm, this Sunday.

NORPA LOOKING FOR ACTORS! The region’s leading theatre company, NORPA, is holding open auditions for local performers from across the Northern Rivers. The auditions are an opportunity to meet the NORPA team and showcase your skills and interests as a performer. NORPA welcomes performers from across different performance practices but are specifically looking for those who are comfortable working with text. Auditions are Thursday May 13 at NORPA in Lismore. Each performer will need to prepare a performance piece no longer than four minutes in duration that includes some text/dialogue. This could be a monologue, a physical theatre piece with text, or a short self-devised performance.

Research has revealed that loneliness can be as impactful on one’s health as smoking. So how do we combat loneliness? How do we talk about it? Local performance artists Marissa Treichel, Rohini Drury, Ruth Walker, Danielle Linegar, and Justine Grantham have been working with Drill Hall creative director Liz Chance on TLC– a dance and movement show that shines the light on loneliness and connection. The Cassettes’ choreographer, performance artist and participant Marissa Treichel, spoke with Seven. What inspired you to create the loneliness project? I read an incredible article in the Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Weekend, which described the epidemic levels loneliness has reached. Shortly before covid struck, the UK’s Minister for Loneliness described it as the biggest public health crisis of our time. There’s something so poignant and poetic about having such an official title, ‘Minister for Loneliness’, for such a personal sensation. You know something has become a major problem, when even the government is paying attention: those cogs move slowly. How did you create the show from concept to stage? In a very fluid and organic way. Which, being anal, has been challenging for me! Each person has created a number of scenes. We’ve collaged these together under the guidance of Vicki, who is directing the show. There are personal stories, facts ’n’ stats, creative interpretations of the theme, and a really good soundtrack: look up ‘Lonely’ on Spotify. It doesn’t disappoint! How have you experienced loneliness? I share this in the show. We all do, creatively and through direct storytelling. For me, it’s always when I’m with others, but I

feel separate and disconnected. It’s such a painful sensation – probably why I love group processes and holding space in classes so much. I love creating belonging and inclusion. I hate seeing people being excluded. In our small community is this a theme that touches people do you think? Even where we seem more connected? For sure. Think of the mums’ group where you’re just not feeling the bond, but you ought to. Or the book club where you don’t feel heard. Or the disparity in wealth… there are lots of different ways exclusion and disconnection occur. For me, I never want to disregard my principles in order to be included and connected. So sometimes that means being the odd one out. Gender stereotypes, for example: I’m going to speak up about that, and it can ruffle feathers… What should people expect? A fun, deep, silly serious, heartfelt show. Including a seated dance workshop to Total Eclipse of the Heart. See you there! TLC: The Loneliness Connection, Dance Theatre Show. Sunday 2 May 2021, 2pm. Tickets $25 www.drillhalltheatre.org.au

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JAZZ ON A SUNDAY Trumpter Govinda Abbott joins Dr Fred Cole on piano, Hans Lovejoy on double bass, and Ben Cox on drums for an afternoon of originals and jazz standards at the Lismore Jazz Club at the Lismore City Bowlo this Sunday at 2pm. Abbott’s superb horn playing lifts this to another level. Having studied at Newtown High School of Performing Arts, Sydney Conservatorium, and Leipzig Hochschul fur Musik and Theater, Abbott has recently settled in the Northern Rivers, having spent decades playing professionally in Europe and Central Asia.

HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS!

WHAT’S ON GRIGORYAN BROTHERS A BOY CALLED SAILBOAT

The social restrictions imposed at the height of the pandemic created the opportunity for many of us to re-evaluate the relationship with the place we call ‘home’.

Thursday 29 April, 7.30pm Full $45 | Conc $40 | Student $25 | Family of 4 $120

DANCING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN 10 PIECE POWERHOUSE BAND Friday 30 April, 8.30pm $53

For artists Bonny Shore, Jan Lobban, and Ann Cameron, that time of retreat was also the catalyst for exploring that relationship through their work.

SARAH KRASNOSTEIN & HELEN GARNER BYRON WRITERS FESTIVAL

Saturday 1 May, 1.45pm General Admission $10 | BWF Member + Guest Free

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CCR + FRIENDS CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL SHOW Friday 7 May, 8pm Single $44.50 | Family of 4 $89

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CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EVENT

The results are the exhibition, Home, which starts on Saturday and runs every day until May 10, from 10am–2pm, including Mothers Day. The exhibition, opens on Sunday May 2 at the Small Works Gallery, 10-12 Commercial Road, Murwillumbah. More events online at echo.net.au/entertainment

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FLOOD STORIES

Jeanti St Clair has curated a powerful, immersive audio experience that takes audiences into deep water. She speaks with The Echo about Flood Stories. We’ve had fires, we’ve had a pandemic; the floods seem so long ago. Why did you decide to focus on these stories? In late 2019 when I began working on this project, the fires and pandemic hadn’t yet happened. I’m very interested in capturing personal perspectives of major events. It’s up close and personal but somehow incredibly universal as well. Several storytellers said they hadn’t told their story to anyone yet, and that Flood Stories was the first time they shared their story. It’s been very therapeutic for them, but I think it will be like that for the audience too. Tell me the basic concept. Flood Stories is an immersive audio walk and storytelling experience. You arrive at the Lismore Quad, and find a shipping container just plonked there, as if it were left by the floodwaters. Inside though are two rows of bright yellow raincoats that run along the walls; and a pair of gumboots sits beneath each raincoat. In the pocket of each raincoat is a small audio player and set of headphones. Visitors don a raincoat and gumboots, put on the headphones, press Play on the audio player to hear the story of someone who either survived the flood or was part of the rescue and recovery teams. Each storyteller directs the visitor to follow a specific route from The Quad into the Lismore CBD streets before returning to the shipping container.

What were some of the common themes that came through? Loss and grief, of course, and discovering what is most important to us. Another big theme was the urge people had to be at home during the flood. And community – how incredible Lismore and the broader Northern Rivers was in supporting, in cleaning up, and in caring for each other. I also asked everyone to reflect on what we learned as a flood town, and what we need to remember for the future. What would you like audiences to take from Flood Stories? A sense of what it was like to be part of a major flood, to be part of a community that really came together to clean-up, to understand that our experiences aren’t too different in some ways. Flood Stories is also a way for our Northern Rivers community to reflect on our preparedness for future floods and climate emergencies, and we can do this through both telling and listening to our flood stories. Ironically your show about a natural disaster got put on hold because of a global disaster. The plan was for Flood Stories to happen on the flood’s third anniversary because we might have some emotional distance from the event, and could use it as part of the healing process. But, bam, we got COVID-ed about 10 days out and decided to postpone for a year. I was gutted but it was the right thing to do. I’m so pleased we are able to share these stories now. They are so powerful. Interestingly, we’ve also had a flash flood, two minor floods, and one moderate one since then. How have things changed or adapted in what you put out now? Nothing’s really changed, except the dates. In August for the Shine Festival, I plan to re-version Flood Stories. This will be an appbased montage of the 10 stories, with sound design and music. An immersive ‘blockie’ of the CBD. Keep an eye open for more about that. But this time round, it is just you and one storyteller’s voice. It’s quite intimate in that way. What should people expect for this season? Expect to be moved, and probably surprised at how, by walking as if in the shoes (or gumboots) of another person, you can come to understand their experience. From Wed until Thurs 6 May starting a The Quad and going through the streets of Lismore. Tix lismorequad.org.au.

Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JON J BRADLEY Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM STEVE TYSON, 8PM JASON DELPHIN Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, TIM DEGAN Q KIKI ON BYRON 5PM JUAN SALVADOR Q THE QUAD, LISMORE, FLOOD STORIES

THURSDAY 29 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, OOZ Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM JOHN FOG DUO, 8PM HARRY NICHOLS DUO Q BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM GRIGORYAN BROTHERS – A BOY CALLED SAILBOAT PRESENTED BY RAZ MUSIC Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL Q KIKI ON BYRON 6.30PM SALSA NIGHT WITH DJ JAVI Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM BRETT GANNON Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 7PM TONI CHILDS RETROSPECTIVE — A 30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! Q BALLINA RSL LEVEL ONE 8PM THE BIG GIG COMEDY NIGHT – MC MANDY NOLAN Q THE QUAD, LISMORE, FLOOD STORIES

FRIDAY 30 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, THE DIRTY CHANNEL Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 9PM NATHAN KAYE DUO Q BYRON THEATRE 8.30PM DANCING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL Q SPOTT, BYRON BAY, DJ SHANE Q KIKI ON BYRON 6PM THE DETECTIVES Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM MATTY ROGERS Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 4.30PM DJ MONSIEUR DIOP Q ST JOHN’S SCHOOL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY, 7.30PM ECSTATIC DANCE – DJ DANCING TIGER Q SEVEN MILE BREWING, BALLINA, 7PM THE COMEDY COMMUNE MAD FOR A GIGGLE STAND UP OPEN MIC COMP HEAT 2 Q ROUS MILL HALL 7PM ROUS UNPLUGGED Q THE QUAD, LISMORE, FLOOD STORIES

Q NIMBIN MARDIGRASS Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 7.30PM CHERILEE HALL Q REGENT CINEMA, MURWILLUMBAH, 7.30PM THE GRIGORYAN BROTHERS – A BOY CALLED SAILBOAT Q THE MURWILLUMBAH CITADEL 8PM CIGANY WEAVER GYPSY JAZZ Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM WILL HENDERSON Q SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS, 10.30AM MORNING MELODIES Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE SHOWROOM 8PM JON STEVENS, THE STAGE 8PM JOHNY LAYTEX, Q CURRUMBIN RSL 8PM JON J BRADLEY Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 5PM MICK EVANS, 9.30PM GREG WALL

SATURDAY 1 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, ADAM HOLE BAND Q BYRON THEATRE 1.45PM LIVE & LOCAL: SARAH KRASNOSTEIN & HELEN GARNER LIVE FROM SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY BYRON WRITERS FESTIVAL, 7.30PM CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON WITH CELLIST THOMAS ZACHARY Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL Q KIKI ON BYRON 1PM NOY BEN AMI, 7PM MOSES PARKER JAZZ TRIO Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM JAMES SCOTT Q ALL SOULS HALL, BANGALOW, 6.30PM PIANO BAR JAZZ WITH PETE & HAZZ Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 3PM DJ TAZ, 5.15PM DJ ROBIN SYDNEY Q BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 4PM NUDGE NUDGE WINK WINK – DJ’S LIPPO, EMBELINA, DALE STEPHEN & LORD SUT Q BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 6.30PM SOREN CARLBERGG QUARTET Q THE QUAD, LISMORE, FLOOD STORIES Q LISMORE WORKERS CLUB MAIN LOUNGE 8.30PM ALIVE IN THE 70S Q MARY G’S, LISMORE, 9.30PM ROO & RENEE TRIO Q NIMBIN MARDIGRASS Q THE MURWILLUMBAH CITADEL 6PM WATERWALL CD LAUNCH Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM MATT ARMATIGE Q SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD, 7PM JAY HOAD Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE STAGE 7PM ELECTRIC

SODA, THE SHOWROOM 8PM DANCING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN, THE STAGE 9PM ELECTRIC SODA, 9.30PM DREWBOY, 11.30PM BEN HAZELWOOD

SUNDAY 2 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, TIM STOKES Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL Q KIKI ON BYRON 12PM LOKI HOUGH, 3PM PASSANDO DUO Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM MARK CHAPMAN Q BYRON MARKET, BYRON BEACH FORESHORE, 8AM, CHEYENNE MURPHY, BLUEBONE, CHASING RAINBOWS, THE B’S KNEES Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 3PM TAHLIA MATHESON Q MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC HALL 3PM ORAVA QUARTER AND GCCO FEATURING MARGARET CURTIS Q MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES CLUB 7PM ‘C’ UKE NIGHT Q BALLINA RSL LEVEL ONE 10.45AM BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Q THE QUAD, LISMORE, FLOOD STORIES Q LISMORE JAZZ CLUB 2PM MAROON Q NIMBIN MARDIGRASS Q SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF, 2PM JON J BRADLEY

MONDAY 3 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, SIMON MEOLA Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM OOZ Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS, 12PM, DAVE BARRY

TUESDAY 4 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, LEIGH JAMES Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM MATT BUGGY Q THE QUAD, LISMORE, FLOOD STORIES

WEDNESDAY 5 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, SUNSTONE Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM MARK CHAPMAN Q THE QUAD, LISMORE, FLOOD STORIES

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22/12/20 8:22 pm

THE STORY OF DR KARL ‘Why are all the gods of metalwork portrayed as having a limp?’ That the first question Dr Karl Kruszelnicki asked me when I interviewed him last week ahead of his appearance at the Byron Comedy Fest presenting Great Moments in Q&A. I guessed it was an occupational health and safety issue. Dr Karl told me I was on the right track and then said, ‘you’ll have to come to my show and I will tell you’. I suffer from an instant-gratification disorder. I couldn’t stand not knowing. Sorry, Dr Karl, it’s arsenic. Dr Google told me. I love how Karl knows stuff. Oh he had a dig at me, too, about my very unacademic use of he word ‘stuff’. I am a smart girl, I’m good with concepts, but hard facts seep out of my head; it’s like an intellectual leak. How does Karl retain all this knowledge? ‘It’s a 3-part process,’ he says. ‘First part is being lucky enough to be alive when the Australian government saw education as a worthwhile investment in the future. As a result I had 16 years of education at university – all essentially free.’ Wow, Dr Karl is the best advertisement for free education that I’ve met. He’s a fierce advocate of knowledge. Remember that? When we went for fact over fiction? ‘We could do it again,’ says Karl. ‘Education is remarkably cheap. According to a 2019 monetary report, of all the government revenues in the world 8 per cent is given to the fossil-fuel companies as a present. As a subsidy! Eight per cent! That’s more than the defence budgets of most countries and

they just give it away as a present to the fossil-fuel companies. If they stopped doing that they would have enough to give to the citizens of Australia so they can become well educated.’ I am all for it. I love that he knows that. I know he knows it because he actually read the 2019 monetary report. He didn’t just google it. I doubt Dr Karl has to google anything. Dr Karl tells me about his studies. ‘I have degrees in physics and mathematics, and then a degree in biomedical engineering. I designed and built a machine for Fred Hollows to pick up electrical signals off the human retina and diagnose diseases such as retinitis matosa, which one in every 70 people is a carrier for. Took me a year to think about it and a year to build it.’

travelling there with his wife. I ask if it’s spiritual being there. He says no, it’s cold. ‘Why would you say spiritual? There’s no blue glow.’ I suggest spiritual is more of a connection or a sense of being alive or being in nature. He says, ‘Why say spiritual? Why can’t you say a sense of awe and wonder?’

Okay, I did an arts degree and designed a bong that could be made out of a potato. That took me about a year too. How important is that thinking year? ‘It’s a 2-part process. Same process twice,’ says Karl. ‘Don’t reinvent the wheel. Or part two – let no-one else’s work evade your eyes, so plagiarise. Look at what’s been done, sleep on it, and do it better.’

I don’t think I’m keeping up with Karl. My brain has gone funny. Kind of wobbly, but I’m laughing so much it doesn’t matter. My IQ has dropped. Karl can sense it and I can tell he enjoys this. He’s rounding me up.

I asked if he was a systems thinker. Karl says ‘why can’t it just be a thinker?’ I suggest I’ve been coerced by the narrative around thinking.

Karl tells me there is a lie about dolphins.

‘The trouble is you have taken in by the 5G vaccine lizard king paedophile cannibals of the deep state…’ Karl mocks, but living in Mullumbimby he’s almost right. ‘There is one advantage of getting the vaccine: when you stand near a 5G tower it will automatically upgrade it to the latest version of the vaccine.’

‘The Orca whales are very intelligent and very good at killing – they’re not whales. They are dolphins. The dolphins had a very clever marketing campaign and shoved them over to the whales. So they’re all pure and clean and, in the majority of cases where dolphins interact with humans, they try to hurt them or they try to love them in a very special way.’

We have a discussion about the image behind him. It’s midnight in the Antarctic – it’s a shot he took when he was

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CINEMA THREE LORDS PRESENTS CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON 20TH ANNIVERSARY Three Lords proudly presents their debut event, an epic 20th anniversary celebration of Eastern cinema: Ang Lee’s: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with an exclusive live musical cinematic experience showcasing the talents of cellist Thomas Zachary who will be accompanying the film’s exquisite score which was originally performed by Yo-Yo Ma. Thomas’s extensive performance experience includes the Sydney Youth Orchestra, Canberra Youth Orchestra, Australian Youth Orchestra and Steel City Strings, alongside attending the prestigious Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He has performed as a solo cellist for over 10 years and currently teaches at the Lismore Conservatorium. This celebration will incorporate a taste of traditional Chinese cuisine to complement the film’s origins. Bao buns will be lovingly prepared using local ingredients upon arrival by one of Australia’s most talented chefs, Ashley Hughes, who will supply his unique culinary arts to this event with over 10 years specialising in Eastern cuisine. The premiere event is to be held at Byron Theatre on Saturday 1 May at 7.30pm. This is a sensory cinematic journey of Ang Lee’s exceptional vision guided by Thomas Zachary and his evocative cello performance. www.byrontheatre.com for tickets.

Session Times: Thu 29 Apr - Wed 5 May MORO SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT: ROSA'S WEDDING (M) Thu: 6:30 Arrival, 7:00PM Film For All Spanish Film Festival Sessions please head to: SPANISHFILMFESTIVAL.COM

SPECIAL SCREENINGS JUNE AGAIN (M) Morning Tea Screening Wed: 11:00AM FAMILY FILMS PETER RABBIT 2 (G) Daily except Sat, Sun: 11:00AM, 1:45PM Sat, Sun: 10:45AM, 1:45PM RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (PG) Daily except Thu: 1:15PM Thu: 11:40AM, 1:15PM TOM & JERRY: THE MOVIE (G) Daily except Wed: 11:30AM

FIRST COW (PG) NFT Daily except Wed: 10:45AM, 4:00, 6:30PM Wed: 10:45, 11:00AM (Babes in Arms), 4:00, 6:30PM MORTAL KOMBAT (R18+) NFT Daily except Fri, Sat: 1:45, 4:10, 6:30PM Fri, Sat: 1:45, 4:10, 6:30, 8:10 WRATH OF MAN (MA15+) NFT Daily except Fri, Sat: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00PM Fri, Sat: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 8:10 ANTOINETTE IN THE CÉVENNES (M) Daily except Wed: 11:40AM, 3:50, 6:00PM Wed: 3:50, 6:00PM CREATION STORIES (MA15+) Daily: 11:30AM EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE (MA15+) NFT Daily: 2:20PM

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A sensational selection of new and recent Spanish language films featuring some of Spain and Latin America’s leading stars along with exciting new acting talent will be screening nationally from April 20 at Palace Cinemas. The rich program consists of 20 feature films from Spain together with nine films from across Latin America including Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Mexico and Uruguay. From hilarious crime capers to sensual romantic comedies, powerful historical epics and contemporary urban dramas, the Moro Spanish Film Festival is for all movie-lovers and aficionados of Spanish cinema alike. Viva la fiesta!

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Joyous romantic comedy Rosa’s Wedding (La boda de Rosa) will open the Festival. Written and directed by Icíar Bollaín (Yuli, SFF19), Rosa’s Wedding stars the superb Candela Peña (Truman SFF16, Kiki, Love to Love, SFF17) as a woman who decides to take charge of her life after always putting others first. It also stars Nathalie Poza, who won the Best Supporting Actress Goya Award for her role.

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Australian comic and filmmaker Simon Palomares will introduce the screenings of his documentary Latigo, uncovering Cuba’s vibrant comedy scene, proving that laughter is truly universal. NFT = No Free Tickets

GIRLS CAN'T SURF (M) Daily: 4:20PM GODZILLA VS. KONG (M) Daily: 11:00AM JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (MA15+) Daily: 1:45 NOBODY (MA15+) Daily except Fri, Sat: 1:30PM Fri, Sat: 1:30, 8:15PM NOMADLAND (M) Daily except Thu: 4:00, 7:00PM Thu: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00PM PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN (MA15+) Daily: 4:30PM SIX MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT (M) Daily: 3:50, 6:00PM SUPERNOVA (M) Daily except Thu: 2:00, 6:15PM Thu: 2:00, 4:10, 6:15PM THE COURIER (M) Daily: 12:00, 6:45PM THE FATHER (M) Daily: 11:50AM

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MORO SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY THE PALACE

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There are Spanish films and films from Latin America. There are road movies, award winners, social satires, box office smash hit comedies, dramas, thrillers, mysteries, westerns, oscar nominated films, upbeat films, love stories. Indeed there is something for everyone so check out the program and get yourself a ticket. Moro Spanish Film Festival shows at the Palace Cinema from 29 Apr til 12 May. Tickets on sale from March 31. Visit www. spanishfilmfestival.com.

Admission Prices: Adults: Stud/Conc: Senior: Child:

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BALLINA FAIR CINEMAS Thursday April 29th to Wednesday May 5th

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GODZILLA VS. KONG M 113 MIN

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R18+ PHOTO ID REQUIRED 110 MIN

MORTAL KOMBAT

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NOMADLAND

12:00 PM

M 108 MIN

PETER RABBIT 2

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THE FATHER M 97 MIN

TOM & JERRY THE MOVIE G 101 MIN

MA15+ 119 MIN

12:20 PM 4:30 PM 6:45 PM

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2:30 PM 4:30 PM

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THE COURIER

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2:30 PM 4:10 PM

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M 100 MIN

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WRATH OF MAN

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338 RIVER BANK ROAD, MONALTRIE 6 BED

NATURAL PARADISE WITH INCOME Its hard to believe such a big property with so much potential is so close to town! • 56.29 hectares with 33 titles • 2 tenanted 3 bedrooms houses • 2.7km river frontage Wilsons River • 360 views from the top of the property • Town water and power

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6km from Lismore, 10 mins to CBD

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30min to beaches at Evans Head 22min to M1

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Wireless NBN available

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Currently running 55 head of cattle

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7 fenced and watered paddocks

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Koala corridor and wetlands

3 BATH

3 CAR

Jodie Mitchell 0421 989 086

FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1 MAY 11.30AM - 12.00PM AUCTION SATURDAY 1 MAY ON-SITE 12.00PM

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1 MAY 10:00AM - 10:30AM AUCTION SATURDAY 8 MAY ONSITE 10:30AM PRICE GUIDE $1,500,000

36 ALIDENES RD, WILSONS CREEK

2 GRANUAILLE ROAD, BANGALOW

A stylish, contemporary home on just under 4 acres conveniently close to Mullumbimby

3.9 acres 0411 757 425 tim@millerrealestate.com.au millerrealestate.com.au

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A beautiful and historic property with a second dwelling

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Beautiful Family Home in a Prime Bangalow Position 3

Luxury, Location and Lifestyle

778M 2

639M 2

• The open plan living is a dynamic space offering polished timber floorboards that lead to the large covered verandah with the beautiful countryside backdrop • The huge main bedroom has a walk-in robe, ensuite, separate WC and private access to gorgeous timber deck • The lower level is a wonderfully versatile space that can be re-imagined or transformed to fit any family’s needs • 10-minute stroll to vibrant Bangalow town centre

• ”Golden Beach House” offers an incredible lifestyle with amazing surf, swimming, beach walks and fishing all within 150m of your doorstep • Contemporary architectural home with Tallowood timber floors and high ceilings opening onto an expansive north facing covered deck • The living room has custom joinery and a combustion wood fireplace • The level yard offers plenty of room for gardens and play space with outdoor hot and cold shower and surfboard storage

Address:

6 Barby Crescent, Bangalow

Address:

28 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach

Auction:

Saturday, 22nd May at 10.00am

Price:

Contact Agent

Open:

Saturday, 1st May 10.00am – 10.30am

Open:

Saturday, 1st May 10.00am – 10.30am

Enquiries:

Oliver Aldridge 0421 171 499, Lee Grimes 0400 462 312

Enquiries:

Su Reynolds 0428 888 660, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

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Over 1 acre of R2 Low Density Residential Land 5

4338M 2

Work Space Full of Opportunity in Arts & Industrial Estate PATIO: 19M 2 FLOOR AREA: 77M 2

MEZZANINE: 48M 2

• Exceptional opportunity to own 4338m2 of R2 low density residential land in a superb location - 2 min walk to Stone & Wood Brewery and the booming industrial estate • Currently featuring a tenanted home, studio and 3 sheds, this site is ripe for development and new zoning allows for future development of land subdivision or multi-dwelling development (STCA) • Adjacent to the soon to be built Harvest Estate, 10 minute walk to Habitat Retail & Lifestyle community and 15 minute walk to luxury hotel Elements of Byron

• Building offers a great opportunity to invest in the Byron industrial area • Lots of natural light, freshly painted, recently strata title, 1 car space allocated to Unit 2 (not on title) • Potential to receive a fantastic return or occupy for your own business • Boutique complex made up of only 4 units • Use the unit as is or develop to suit your needs (STCA) • Stone and Wood Brewery and The Hive as neighbours

Address:

2/83 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay

Auction:

Auction Friday 30th April at 11am. Guide $675k – $740k

310 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay

Price:

Expressions of Interest

Open:

By Appointment

Enquiries:

Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049, Lee Grimes 0400 462 312

Open:

35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466

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Wednesday, 28th April 3.00pm – 3.30pm Friday, 30th April 10.30am – 11.00am

Enquiries:

Paul Banister 0438 856 552

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‘Halekulani’, Mullumbimby’s Best Kept Secret • Fully renovated historic Queenslander plus studio nestled in 40 hectares of breathtaking native

40 HA

landscape including rainforest with waterfalls and Koala colonies • The original home was built circa 1940s and the recent renovations, designed by architect

Address:

2033 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby

Price:

Contact Agent

Open:

By Appointment

Enquiries:

Su Reynolds 0428 888 660, Katie Teague 0417 006 667

Sharon Frazer, has retained original character features whilst adding modern conveniences • Open plan living area with hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, wraparound balcony and modern kitchen with stone benchtops • 5-minute drive to vibrant Mullumbimby town centre and 15-minute drive to Brunswick Heads and its beautiful beaches

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10 Acres with Panoramic Views at the top of Tandys Lane

Original Timber Cottage in the Heart of Federal

4.05 HA

753M2

• Supremely private and elevated position with ideal north facing aspect and breathtaking views to the ancient volcanic twin peaks • The floorplan takes full advantage of the magical vistas with the 2 living spaces both opening out to the balcony - a perfect platform to take in the beautiful sunsets • Lush tropical gardens encompassing 2 pools which are connected by a charming waterfall, plus a Japanese style walk bridge and gazebo • Short drive to beautiful beaches in Brunswick Heads and vibrant Mullumbimby

• This is an investment opportunity unlike anything currently on the market • Zoned RU5: Village, which allows for a mix of residential (including higher or lower density), retail, business and other suitable land uses (STCA) • Large block, centrally positioned next to famous Doma Cafe • Original 1890s, 5-bedroom, timber cottage offers the discerning buyer the bones to create their dream hinterland home, a business or both! • 25 mins from Byron and 15 mins from Bangalow

Address:

163 Tandys Lane, Brunswick Heads

Address:

451 Federal Drive, Federal

Auction:

Auction Saturday, 22nd May at 11.30am. Guide $3m

Auction:

Auction Saturday, 8th May at 11.30am. Guide $970k – $1.065m

Open:

Saturday, 1st May 12.00pm – 12.30pm

Open:

Saturday, 1st May 11.30am – 12.00pm

Enquiries:

Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

Enquiries:

Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049

35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466

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You are invited to our AUCTION THIS SATURDAY MAY 1st at 10am Free coffee cart from 9am!

*3D Render of DA approved plans

Attention developers, builders and people wanting to build a dream home in a blue chip location! • This 1/4-acre block (1,012sqm) has to be one of the last remaining elevated blocks with DA approval ready for re-development in the centre of Byron Bay

2 Address:

1012M2

35 Browning Street, Byron Bay

• Construction certificate approx 85% complete, this project comes with architectural DA approved plans to build TWO luxury 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom, double garage homes with pools

Price Guide: $4.1m – $4.5m Auction:

Auction Saturday, 1st May at 10am

• Dual access and address on both Ruskin Lane and Browning Street

Open:

Saturday, 1st May 9.00am – 10.00am

• Encompassing views over the bay, across to the Nightcap ranges towards Mount Warning

Enquiries:

Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698, Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049

that take in the best of the views from this coveted position

35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466

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Nestled on the edge of town with a beautiful rural backdrop is this charming Mullum home. Original weatherboard always in style with all the character and charm you will be delighted to come home to and enjoy. Relax on your front covered patio and enjoy the sweet quiet serenity that this perfect location has to offer. • Beautifully renovated combined dining and kitchen with stone tops and s/s appliances. • 9ft ceilings with decorative cornices. Original timber floors under floor coverings. • Good sized backyard with side carport and single garage/workshop. • Beautiful and peaceful rural vista with just a short walk to the town centre. This classic home with its unique charm is waiting to be enjoyed or ready for you to take to the next level with polished timber floors, a big rear verandah or possibly a studio STCA. View: Saturday 11–11.45am Contact: Paul Eatwell 0414 466 111 paul@nclp.com.au

Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $298,000

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Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads / Murwillumbah Just Listed

780m²

22 River Street, New Brighton

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By Appointment

True Beachfront, Two Titles, Prime Location In The Byron Shire

Sale

Expressions of Interest

Absolute beachfront properties with stunning ocean views are a rare ﬁnd, and this one oﬀers the unique added bonus of a second block to build another dwelling for additional income or family accommodation (STCA). Situated in a prime location within the relaxing, peaceful and highly sought-after beachside haven of New Brighton, this elevated property is nestled beside the emerging coastal hot spots of Brunswick Heads and South Golden Beach and is just minutes’ north of world-famous Byron Bay. • Designed by award-winning Troppo Architects • Coveted ocean frontage including your own private access to the stunning white sand beaches • High ceilings and an inviting layout

Adrian Howe Sales Consultant 0477 222 457 adrian.howe@oceanshores.rh.com.au

Just Listed

1.018ha

25 Federation Drive, Eltham

View

By Appointment

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Sale

Guide $1,350,000–$1,450,000

It means haven, protection, sanctuary, it’s where our loved ones can flourish. It’s where we get privacy. This beautiful property in Eltham reflects all those qualities. It really is a home and, as you’ll see when you come for a walk through, it’s also much more. I can’t help but be impressed by the detail, the thoughtfulness of design and the quality of finish in every corner of this property. From the front, this unassuming brick home speaks of safe, secure, and it’s as crisp today as it was when it was first built. • Massive 10,180m2 block • Open plan living area and a huge and very beautiful contemporary kitchen • 16 × 9 × 3.1m Shed • Walking distance of the famous and very fabulous Eltham Hotel

Bre McDonald Sales Consultant 0400 351 311 bre .mcdonald@oceanshores.rh.com.au

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New Listings First National Byron Bay

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28 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach 2 Dobie Place, East Ballina 2033 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby 6 Barby Crescent, Bangalow

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• 30 Matong Drive, Ocean Shores • 55B Mylestom Circle, Pottsville Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/Murwillumbah

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1 Eloura Court, Ocean Shores 19 McCallum Place, Dum Dum 110 Youngs Road, Limpinwood 85 Crane Street, Ballina 35 Terania Street, North Lismore 20 Natan Court, Ocean Shores 19 West End Street, Murwillumbah

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• 1 Ann Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.45am • 9 Moffatts Road, Billinudgel. Sat 11–11.45am

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• • • • • • • • • • •

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36 Alidenes Rd, Wilsons Creek Auction Saturday May 1 4 2 2

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• 1 Ann Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 8 May, 12pm onsite Ray White Rural Bangalow

• 204 Eureka Road, Eureka. Sat 1.30pm onsite Tim Miller Real Estate

• 36 Alidenes Rd, Wilsons Creek. Sat 1 May, 12pm

A beautiful hinterland property on an elevated 3.9 acres with impressive views of the countryside and hills five minutes outside of Mullumbimby. A large, contemporary home connects to an outdoor living area designed to take in the expansive hinterland views. A lovely resort-style pool and sunny, level yard enhance the beauty of the space. The property has a work shed/studio with mezzanine; established gardens, rainforest and a dam adding to the magical appeal of this property. A quiet, private and peaceful escape that is immersed in nature, yet also has the advantage of being in close proximity to some of Byron’s most popular townships and beaches. Open:

Wednesday 28 April, 11.30am; Saturday 1 May 11.30am Auction: Saturday 1 May, 12pm, onsite Contact: Tim Miller - 0411 757 425 Tim Miller Real Estate

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CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

6684 5296

Lic. 266174C

COFFEE MACHINE SERVICE & REPAIR coffeetechbyron.com.au Phone Stuart ............0407 395263

Lic No: MVTC157416

Accountants & Bookkeepers.............................. 42 Acupuncture ....................................................... 42 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration ...................... 42 Antennas & Installation ..................................... 42 Antiques/Restoration ......................................... 42 Appliance Repair ................................................ 42 Architects ............................................................ 42 Automotive ......................................................... 42 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters .................. 42 Bricklaying .......................................................... 42 Building Trades ................................................... 42 Bush Regen & Weed Control .............................. 42 Carpet Cleaning .................................................. 43 Chimney Sweeping ............................................. 43 Chiropractic......................................................... 43 Cleaning .............................................................. 43 Computer Services ............................................. 43 Concreting & Paving ........................................... 43 Counselling ......................................................... 43 Decks, Patios & Extensions ................................ 43 Dentists ............................................................... 43 Design & Drafting ............................................... 43 Driveway Maintenance ...................................... 43 Earthmoving & Excavation ................................ 43 Electricians .......................................................... 43 Fencing ................................................................ 43 Floor Sanding & Polishing ................................. 43 Flooring ............................................................... 43 Funeral Services.................................................. 43 Garden & Property Maintenance ...................... 43 Garden Design .................................................... 43 Gas Suppliers ...................................................... 43 Graphic Design ................................................... 43 Guttering ............................................................. 43 Handypersons ..................................................... 44 Health .................................................................. 44 Hire ...................................................................... 44 Insurance ............................................................. 44 Kitchens ............................................................... 44 Landscape Design .............................................. 44 Landscape Supplies ............................................ 44 Landscaping ....................................................... 44 Locksmith ............................................................ 44 Painting ............................................................... 44 Pest Control ......................................................... 44 Photography ....................................................... 44 Physiotherapy ..................................................... 44 Picture Framing .................................................. 44 Plastering ............................................................ 44 Plumbers ............................................................. 44 Removalists ......................................................... 44 Roofing ................................................................ 45 Rubbish Removal ................................................ 45 Self Storage ......................................................... 45 Septic Systems .................................................... 45 Snake Catchers.................................................... 45 Solar Installation ................................................ 45 Television Services ............................................. 45 Tiling .................................................................... 45 Tree Services ....................................................... 45 Tuition ................................................................. 45 Upholstery .......................................................... 45 Valuers ................................................................. 45 Veterinary Surgeons .......................................... 45 Water Filters ........................................................ 45 Water Supplies .................................................... 45 Welding ............................................................... 45 Window Cleaning ............................................... 45 Window Tinting................................................... 45

1/84 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay

ALL CARPENTRY WORK FULLY INSURED

NSW Lic. 83568c Qld BSA 1238105

• Floor installations • Door & Window installations • Decks & Pergolas 0488 950 638 matt.rowan.wardle@gmail.com • Alterations Builder / Plumber Residential & Commerical Landscaping Earthworks - 12 Tonne Excavator Sandstone Retaining Walls

Luke Davidson 0413 626 117

www.downtoearthbyronbay.com.au

DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 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

A B S O L U T E LY F R E E

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

CASH ON THE SPOT GUARANTEE

LELAND CARPENTRY All carpentry – small renovation specialist (under $5K) Jesse ...0458 968290

CAR BODY REMOVAL $50 - $1000

WE BUY UNWANTED CARS, UTES & VANS

PHONE 0466 113 333 24/7

EMAIL: enquires@adrians.com.au

CARPENTRY, TILING, DECKING ...................................................................................0498 064825

CARPENTER Insured & qualified. Renos, decks, small jobs, free quotes. Lic 231104C ...0431 674377

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

BAS * TAXATION * ACCOUNTING saltwateraccountancy.com.au ...............................02 66874746 BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444 WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns – bindii weeds – Army worms – grass grubs .....0418 110714

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www.echo.net.au

Service Directory CARPET CLEANING FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

0408 232 066

ELECTRIC CITY ELECTRICAL Domestic, Commercial Byron/Ballina. Fully licensed. Pete0404 426499

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

Green & Clean

Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffic areas, deodorising and sanitation. Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

E4 ELECTRICAL SERVICES Lic 116621c. Solutions made E4 EASY! Phone Jamie ..........0410 502060

DENTISTS

FENCING

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

DESIGN & DRAFTING

BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0439 078549

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

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

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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

EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service. ..................................................0432 107262 FLOW FENCING Pool fencing, timber/colourbond, local, professional and reliable.......0416 424256

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

FENG SHUI DESIGN CONSULTANT Lizzie Bodenham .......................livingbalancedesigns.com.au THE FLOOR SANDER New & old floors, decks, non-toxic finishes, special effects, free quotes..0407 821690

BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905 BORRELL DESIGN Drafting & design. Commercial, retail, residential, shop fit-outs .....0412 043463

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

CLEANING

NORTHERN RIVERS DIRECT CREMATIONS Personal service, female-led exceptional care

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

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

24 hours. All-inclusive and local. $2100 .........................................................................1300 585778

Coast to Country Asphalt Specialising in

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

For a Free Quote Call Now

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

0467 482 948

oast Asph alt st C a E

ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES

6677 1859

5 Stars

Byron Bay

FUNERAL SERVICES

NORTHFACE DESIGNS www.northfacedesigns.com.au..............................Cody Greer 0434 272353

CLEANING SERVICE

CLEANS: Holiday, Residential, Bond, Commercial, Spring

CON

C RET E ED G IN

All aspects gardening & mowing Enhancive garden makeovers

SERVICING THE EAST COAST OF THE NSW NORTHERN RIVERS

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 livingearthgardens.com.au

Burringbar

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

Phone Mick 0409 009 024

Est. 2010

Email: mickbhl@gmail.com

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

TINY EARTHWOR

GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839

Philip Toovey

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394

A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697

0409 799 909

ACES LANDSCAPED GARDENS Renovations & maintenance. Ph Sam..........................0477 851493

various implements available for limited access projects

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

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

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

BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111

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

MINI DIGGER!

CONCRETING & PAVING

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

NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, excavator, cable locating & tpr.0402 716857 GRADER HIRE All road construction, driveways, pads, horse arenas. Adrian ................0428 845091

ALL AROUND

0439 624 945

Call Daniel

0424 876 155

All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING Get unstuck & reclaim life purpose. TracieAnne.com .. 0437 174804

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

0419 789 600

Call Mark 0498 115 182

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

Residential & Commercial Electrician Renovations, New builds, Service calls & Maintenance

Robert Moore

Lic No 142383C

Call or SMS

FREE QUOTES

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

0408 760 609 GRAPHIC DESIGN

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

• Deck restoration, sanding and oiling • Special sanding machine removes old coatings, not timber • Fantastic over raised nails and screw heads • Timber oils & coatings that dry in minutes and last years Call Oliver for a free quote and assessment.

DECKS

GAS SUPPLIERS

Reliable

COUNSELLING

•

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

02 66 804 173

PLATINUM CRETE CONCRETING Lic 225874C. 20 years exp. Free quotes. Justin .........0458 773788

www.fullcirclerefinishing.com

POLLEN GARDENS Lawn & garden maint’. Professional & reliable. Dip. Hort. Dave ......0438 783645

GARDEN DESIGN 24 HOUR SERVICE

CONCRETING

GW GARDEN MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, trees & hedges, trailer ..............0408 244820

ELECTRICIANS

Lic: 154293c

DARYL 0418 234 302

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. Residential • Civil • Industrial

LOCAL, QUALIFIED & RELIABLE Lic.136717c

CONCRETING

Lic No. 337066C

BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109 RICK’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, hedging.........0424 805660

SALISBURY

Free Quotes

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772

0438 535149

Lic: 228999C parallelpower.com.au

Graphic Design Print Branding Websites Tutoring

www.thinkblinkdesign.com

GUTTERING

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

AAA GUTTER GUARD Over 17 years of gutter protection in the region.

Ph 0427 648 981 www.aaagutterguard.com

LOCALLY PROVEN QUALITY PRODUCTS

THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 SPECIALIST DECK SANDER (raised nail heads no prob), deck oiling, etc by FCR ..........0419 789600 BEN FORSYTH, Electrician. Lic:240691C. Ocean Shores & surrounds. No job too small ...0422 136408 SPOTLESS GUTTERS. Gutter Guard Specialists. Ph........................................................0405 922839

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HANDYPERSONS

PAINTING

PLASTERING

• DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR

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

24 hr response time guaranteed

HANDY MAN SERVICES

0414 210 222

A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956

C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C )UHH TXRWHV *\SURFN À [LQJ VHWWLQJ

ALL-WAYS PAINTING BYRON BAY

Fully Insured

paul.munten@bigpond.com.au

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

• Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas • Workmanship guaranteed • Attention to detail

0438 784 226 • 6685 4154

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SUNRISE PLASTERING. No job too small. Renovations + patchworks. Gtd sat. Free quote ....0418 992001 J. RAY PLASTERING 30 years experience. Quality workmanship. Ph John ....................0467 598038

PLUMBERS

AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance, painting. Call Mark ........0402 281638

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

HIGHPOINT Repairs & handyman services. Painting, plastering & tiling. Michael ........0421 896796 KEEN HANDYMAN SERVICES Repairs, maintenance, gardening, odd jobs ..................0428 679704

Chay 0429 805 081

GOOD NEWS HANDYMAN Carpentry, home repairs/renovations etc. Jesse..................0458 968290

HEALTH

YVES DE WILDE

Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy www.duluxaccredited.com.au

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

Lic 167371C

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MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002

20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING

• OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture,

ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366

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30 years experience Blocked drain specialists Everything plumbing, drainage & gasﬁtting

Free Quotes – 33 years \HDUV ([SHULHQFH experience )UHH 4XRWHV

MOVE TO NURTURE PILATES STUDIO & mat classes. Lennox Head ............................0404 459605 AYURVEDA, NATUROPATH, Herbs, Jacinta McEwen – Om Healing ...................................66849422 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Swedish/deep tissue. Paul Daniel ........................................0402 302897 EAST COAST PILATES STUDIO Brunswick Heads Ph Judy .............................................0408 110006

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

KNIGHTSBRIDGE PAINT & DECORATE

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

• Restoration • Free Quotes • Commercial/Domestic • Fully Licenced • Clean & Reliable • Fully Insured

Lic. 213034C

SHANE REMEDIAL MASSAGE: Deep tissue, sports, relaxation. HICAPS avail. Aaron Ovens ......0408 707304

LLOYD SHERLOCK

0411 784 926

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

LANDSCAPE DESIGN BEAU JARDIN Landscape plans & horticultural consultations. beaujardin.com.au .................0417 054443 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Professional Property Protection you can Trust • Targeted treatments for all pests with “no spray” 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

MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICES… (NO JOB TOO SMALL)… Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

REMOVALISTS

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

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

02 6681 6555

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

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

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

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

0409 917646

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Tree Faerie Fotos

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

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

Professional • Commercial • Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518

PHYSIOTHERAPY NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

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02 6684 2198

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466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288

Byron Coast Removals

ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

SERVICING THE NORTHERN RIVERS AND BEYOND.

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

Competitive rates and packing supplies available. 0432 552 067 | 6684 5481 | byroncoastremovals@gmail.com

EXCAVATION & TIPPER HIRE Concreting & landscaping. Phil or Steve ........................0499 359702 shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge....................66803499

LOCKSMITH

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

Andy’s Move & More

BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

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

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

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

PEST CONTROL

THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714

LANDSCAPING

0400 852 141

BYRONBAYPAINTINGSERVICES.COM.AU – Reliable. Quality work. Lic#309278C. Ph 1300 255 724

INSURANCE AUSURE BYRON BAY General insurance. Phone Mick Urquhart .................................. 0428 200310

451 186

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Licence No. 207479C

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

Lic No 189144C

BUILDING SERVICES

PICTURE FRAMING

MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813

Brendan Duggan Locksmith. Automotive car keys and lock installation/repair .......0412 764148 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999

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Service Directory ROOFING

0412 026 441

DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Metal Rooﬁng Installations • Guttering Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird Patios • Repairs • Leaf Guard

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING

WATER SUPPLIES

info@theshowersealer.com.au

Leaky showers sealed at a fraction of the cost of re tiling.

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

WELDING WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, General, Repairs: Steel, Aluminium & Stainless ..0408 410545

WINDOW CLEANING

Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362 Email: montysmetalrooﬁng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooﬁng.com.au

Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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

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

TILER. Small jobs, repairs. Lic R75915............................................................................0468 465344 RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL NEW ROOFS / RE-ROOFS INSULATED ROOF PANELS FASCIA & GUTTERS REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 0 4 1 1 6 8 3 0 0 3 | Z A C . M A C TA G G A R T @ G M A I L . C O M | L I C 2 2 3 4 8 9 C

ALL ROOF CLEANING & PAINTING by Full Circle Refinishing. Ph Oliver .......................0419 789600 I PAINT ROOFS 30 years experience ......................................................................Paul 0499 373117

RUBBISH REMOVAL

WINDOW TINTING

TILING AND BATHROOM RENOVATIONS.....................................................................0498 064825

TREE SERVICES

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

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

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• Stump Grinding • Bobcat • Cherrypicker • Crane Truck • 18” Chipper

online anytime at

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Mark Linder Qualiﬁed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

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

Mungo’s Crossword

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

N384 6

THIS IS RUBBISH Tipper truck for hire. Call or text Jono ...............................................0412 871438

SELF STORAGE

BBSS

Mon to Fri 9am–5pm

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BYRON BAY SELF STORAGE

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

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PRUNING ~ REMOVALS ~ STUMP GRINDING • 20 years local knowledge and experience • Fully insured / free quotes • 19 inch chipper • Bobcat • Cherry picker • Crane truck

www.harttreeservices.com.au

Home sewage solutions Commercial wastewater treatment Rainwater tanks concrete and plastic

Lic 312643C

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Sales Installation Service

Northern Rivers Pty Ltd

• plumbing.td@bigpond.com

ALL AREAS OF THE NORTHERN RIVERS & SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

0401 208 797

0427 347 380

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

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

SNAKE CATCHERS

JACK HOGAN

0411 039 373

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66813140 or 0417 698227 PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524

SOLAR INSTALLATION

LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper + crane truck. Local, qualified, insured. Free quotes .......0402 487213

Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228

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

Electric Lic 124600c

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

UPHOLSTERY BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists.............................66805255 UPHOLSTERY & CURTAIN MAKING Free quotes. Phone Rebecca .....................................66840427

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

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

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ACROSS

1. Tainted dope is returned by a conservative in the storeroom (10) 6. Laugh – Swedish pop group on a pilgrimage (4) 9. Hopelessly lost in past, they believe only ideas are real (10) 10. Shorten’s account (4) 12. Buyouts? Me? You’re off your rocker! (3,4,2,5) 14. Emerge with a soft fruit (6) 15. A throne I overthrow – like Macbeth, for one (8) 17. Lab units damaged in the capital (8) 19. A flirt, but unworried (2,4) 22. Noon entry? You’ll suffer. Out of the question (3,2,4,5) 24. Big unit, but isolated (4) 25 Ethnic division with a series of studies at Randwick, perhaps (10) 26. Why, you say, compere a youth organization? (1,1,1,1) 27. Gamble and give up territory to an ancestor (10)

1. Cache (10) 6. Muslim religious journey (4) 9. Followers of ancient Greek philosopher (10) 10. Invoice (4) 12. Have you lost your marbles?! (3,4,2,5) 14. Come into view (6) 15. Rogue (8) 17. Turkish city (8) 19. Comfortable (2,4) 22. No way! (3,2,4,5) 24. Solo (4) 25. Running track (10) 26. Youth hostel (1,1,1,1) 27. Forebear (10)

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1. Buffoon (4) 2. Thick smog (3,4) 3. Dangerous weather alert (5,7) 4. Eagerness (6) 5. Australian rugby union great (8) DOWN 7. Energise (7) 1. Idiot drug (4) 8. Corsair’s flag (5,5) 2. Look at the crap, said Spooner, 11. A resource kept in reserve (3,2,3,4) pointing out the thickness of the 13. Reasonably (10) fog (3,4) 3. Bad weather ahead – wan grin! (5,7) 16. Fast German road (8) 18. Enormous (7) 4. A need for drink – Thursday replaced Friday as the priority! (6) 20. On the loose (2,5) 5. Tumbled earth around French – 21. Hellenic Republic (6) good for Basil! (8) 23. Crooked (4) 7. A new, single friend – and lively (7) 8. Happy Federer – the pirate’s Last week’s solution N383 standard (5,5) S E L E C T O R A B S O R B 11. Surprisingly ethical one – he has a O O A T S R C A hidden advantage (3,2,3,4) U N D E R T H E W E A T H E R N E D E I V R I 13. Logically, offer a share to a D O S S I E R N E A T E S T colleague (10) S T A G D O 16. A problem for Noah, but a C O N C R E T E O C E A N motorway provides the answer (8) P N X R L E P A S T O R A L 18. A bird for Cain – flighty, but huge (7) E N E M A A C O P B I 20. Thanks, return foaming lager – C H A T E A U P O P C O R N free! (2,5) E R T N I O R D F O R G O O D N E S S S A K E 21. Country musical audience (6) U O N S T E T E 23. Stake over new grass (4) L A W Y E R L A N D S E N D

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ATTENTION MULLUM RURAL CO-OP SHAREHOLDERS A concerned shareholders meeting has been set for 28 April, 6pm at the Mullumbimby RSL. Please come to voice your concerns on the direction of your Co-op. All members welcome. Please come along.

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ROAD CLOSURES – BYRON BAY TRIATHLON Byron Bay Triathlon, Sunday 9 May 2021 Race Starts 6.20am and finishes 12.30pm Roads closed: Bay St from Surf Club and Fletcher St south (4am to 12pm), Middleton St from Bay St to Lawson St (4am to 12pm), Lawson St from Fletcher St to Massinger St (4am to 12pm), Middleton St from Lawson St and Marvell St (4am to 10:30am), Marvell St from Middleton St to Tennyson St (5am to 10:30am), Tennyson St from Marvell St to Browning St (5am to 10:30am), Bangalow Rd from Browning St to Old Bangalow Rd (6am to 10am), Broken Head Rd from Old Bangalow Rd to Suffolk Park BP (6am to 10am). For more information visit byrontri.org/roads or call Mike 0402 226 333.

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ESTATE NOELEEN MAY MALONE Would any person knowing the whereabouts of GREGORY FRANCIS MALONE, the son of Noeleen May Malone, deceased, late of 13–19 Howard Street, Altona Meadows, Victoria, contact Anthony G. Black Lawyer Pty Ltd, Solicitors of 27 Ferguson Street, Williamstown, Victoria, Ph: 9397 2200, email: info@agblacklaw.com.au

HELP YOUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Baristas – – Gardeners – – Food Sorters – – Cleaners – The team at MDNC are searching for some dedicated volunteers to help us continue to support our community.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kaz Wednesday – Friday 6684 1286

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HAMBLY’S FIREWOOD Delivery available

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ITEMS UNDER $100 SUNBEAM MULTI COOKER X5 New $140, want $60. 0427360392

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

GARAGE SALES 5 ROBIN ST, SGB Sat 1 May, from 8am. Tools, leathers, chairs and bikes, garden tools, household items. 292 COOLAMON SCENIC DRIVE, COORABELL Saturday 7am. Furniture, k/ware, pool table, all must go, cash only.

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR BIKES

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BAMBOO PLANTS: clumping, screening, hedging, ﬂowering gingers, bromeliads. Close to Mullum. 0458535760

33 BYRON ST, LENNOX Sat 8am. Moving sale. Furniture and all sorts.

PROF. SERVICES

BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine exp: Therapeutic, sensuous, nurturing. 28 yrs exp. Lucy 0427917960

In the Ballina Presbyterian Hall Corner of Cherry & Crane. Just behind the Presbyterian Church.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

• Arborist • 15” Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Fully Insured Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

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MIELE WASHERS Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

VESPA PRIMAVERA 125 Brand new, 6 days old, 85km, extras, cost $8.1k, sell $7.3k. Good reason for sale. 0431683374

MOTOR VEHICLES

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16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

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Developer seeks an investor for local project, offering 15% pa info@byroncreativedevelopments .com.au

TO LET

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& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 Summerland Storage Bangalow From $105 to $290 per month Call GNF Bangalow 66872833 1 BEDROOM CABIN NR CRABBES CK. $280p/w 0484110243 OCEAN SHORES Cosy, covered caravan with bamboo annexe, private garden setting, elevated, off street parking, quiet. Washing machine and reverse air con, WiFi/NBN. $275p/w or $300p/w for a couple, all inclusive. 0444538880.

RESIDENTIAL Nth Ocean Shores 4 bed 2 bath contact agent South Golden Beach 5 bed 2 bath $850 Brunswick Heads 1 bed 1 bath $550 3 bed 1 bath $750 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

WANTED TO LEASE ACCESS TO ACREAGE, dwelling or not. Prefer 2x2 or 3x3 or similar. Substantial security deposit OK. Pls call 0423218417

POSITIONS VACANT DISABILITY CARER Full-time live in. Carers pension and supplements. Free accommodation. Ph. Allan 0478560432 BYRON BAY CARE IS SEEKING SUPPORT WORKERS. Must have Cert II or IV in Disability or Aged Care. Email resume info@byronbaycare.com.au BUSY WELLNESS CENTRE is looking for a professional, experienced part time receptionist. Team & leadership qualities, people skills, ﬂexible & friendly, customer service, could be retired. Call 0423337108 LADIES WANTED, MUST BE 18+ Casual or permanent work available in busy adult parlour. 66816038 for details.

EROTIC MASSAGE STAFF reliable and friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre 18+. Tweed. Grace 0418185791 TAXI DRIVERS WANTED COMMISION BASED Please send enquiries to operations@ byronbaytaxis.com FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST for Glen Villa Resort, 86 Butler St, Byron Bay. Must be a hands on, passionate person with very pleasant and professional attitude with excellent customer service skills. Only apply in person. IRONING PERSON, 2 hours p/w. Must be clean, neat non-smoker and able to work in your own smoke-free environment. Need good iron that will not scorch or mark clothes. Mullumbimby or close by. Caroline 0417474235. HANDYPERSON FOR VAN FITOUTS. Experience in ﬁtout or of sorts preferred. Please call Max 0431407959.

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CASUAL HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED - MOTEL BRUNSWICK HEADS Boutique accommodation requires energetic, reliable housekeepers to join our friendly small team. Weekday and weekend shifts available - typically 9am to 1pm. Award wages and penalty rates and all eco friendly products and equipment provided. Would suit local school aged carer(s) or tertiary students. References required. Email applications only to

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Passed away peacefully at St Andrew’s Nursing Home, Ballina on Sunday, 25th April, 2021. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tony & Annette, Leanne & Peter and Alan & Noi; Treasured Poppy of Nicholas, Joel, Tamika and Alif; loved Great Poppy to Aurora and Boe. ‘Forever in our hearts’ Family and friends are invited to attend Darryl’s funeral service to be held at Parkview Funeral Home, 21 Kalinga Street, Ballina on Thursday, 29th April, 2021 commencing at 10:30am. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to Parkinson’s NSW would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service.

SANTOS ORGANICS We are looking for the following positions: Mullumbimby store Assistant Store Manager Byron Arts & Industry Estate Store Manager Warehouse Assist/Driver Barista Ecommerce Manager More information and to apply go to santosorganics.com.au/employment-2/

Must be qualiﬁed with excellent presentation. Previous exp essential. Balinese style Day Spa. Long established spa, good hours. Forward resume to kerry@buddhagardens dayspa.com.au

EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0438573677

contact@thinkblinkdesign.com www.thinkblinkdesign.com

Darryl John Halpin

STEINER TEACHER We are looking for a retired or T.A., Steiner Teacher to assist with home-schooling our 2 children (Leo (7) in Class 1, Isla (5) in Kindy for Terms 3 & 4, 2021. Based in Suffolk Park and with a studio classroom set up. Paula 0435465504.

BEAUTY/MASSAGE THERAPIST

ONLY ADULTS

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

FUNERAL NOTICES

Owing to the quantity of papers, this position needs 2 people working together. The successful applicants will have an ABN, a covered area in which to work, and a reliable vehicle and live in the distribution area. They will receive the papers very early on a Wednesday morning and have delivered all the papers by noon Wednesday. Suit mature or stable persons/couples with a strong throwing arm for throwing the papers to residential premises. Commencing May. Email simon@echo.net.au or phone 0409324724

FACE-TO-FACE FUNDRAISER Rainforest conservation Training provided, call David 0405852481

GUITAR STRINGS, REPAIRS Brunswick Heads 66851005

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Prouds The Jewellers are seeking results –driven and passionate Sales Assistants with a keen interest in the retail and jewellery world to join our team in Ballina, Lismore and Tweed Heads on a part-time and casual basis.

The Echo has contract positions to insert, fold, bag (wet weather) & deliver The Echo to the following areas:

Sales Assistant Opportunities

WORK WANTED INDEPENDENT NDIS SUPPORT WORKER & THERAPY ASSISTANT for children under 7 years, available to work. Qualiﬁed, experienced, safe and respectful. Please ph Sarah 0406268124

BALLINA 02 6681 6488

FNC Plantations is seeking a Farm Hand to work on our Rous and Dunoon Orchards.

2 positions available: Nominated Supervisor / Co-Educational Leader Monday–Wednesday Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and min 3 years’ experience required

Early Childhood Teacher / Co-Educational Leader

Competitive salary offered to the right candidate demonstrating the below experience. - experience in operating machinery & tractors suited to the Macadamia Industry - experience of farm machinery maintenance and servicing - sound knowledge of monitoring orchard health and reporting of pest and disease - chemical application certiﬁcate - ability to maintain daily record keeping Please forward your resume to: macadamiafarmer@gmail.com

One day per week

RICK HENRY 1951 - 2016

YOU ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH YOU WERE MY OTHER HALF I MISS YOU RICK WITH ALL MY HEART LOVE LANA XOXO

TIMES FOR NEXT 2 WEEKS

DATE DAY, SUN MOON HIGH LOW (April/ MOON RISE / RISE / TIDES, TIDES, May) PHASE SET SET height (m) height (m)

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6:17 17:07

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06:09 1.50 18:46 1.51

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6:17 17:07

3:45 15:50

06:46 1.48 19:22 1.59

00:42 0.54 12:51 0.37

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6:18 17:06

4:38 16:19

07:21 1.45 19:56 1.65

01:22 0.51 13:20 0.35

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6:19 17:05

5:30 07:55 1.41 16:50 20:28 1.70

02:01 0.50 13:47 0.34

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6:19 17:05

6:24 17:24

02:40 0.49 14:15 0.35

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MONTHLY MARKETS

Above award wages paid. Interested applicants please email mullumpreschool@gmail.com

1st SAT Brunswick Heads 0410 785 554 1st SAT Alstonville 0429 019 407

Applications close Friday 14 May Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School has the following exciting opportunity available:

HR Advisor

(One Year Term – maternity leave)

HEAD CHEF and line chef positions at Fins, Kingscliff. Great career opportunity. Established restaurant with 30 yrs of high end dining. Package from $80k email resume dining@fins.com.au

IN MEMORIAM

SUN, MOON & TIDES

Applications close on on Sunday, 16 May 2021 For position description and details on how to apply please refer to our website www.shearwater.nsw.edu.au/ working-at-shearwater.html

1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

6685 6807 6628 7333

2nd SAT Flea Market, Bangalow 0490 335 498 2nd SAT Woodburn 0439 489 631 2nd SUN The Channon 2nd SUN Tabulam Hall 2nd SUN Coolangatta

6688 6433 0490 329 159

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

6684 3370 0413 804 024

3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd

SUN SUN SUN SUN

4th SAT 4th SAT 4th SAT 4th SAT

Federal 0433 002 757 Uki 0487 329 150 Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 Ballina 0422 094 338 Flea, Byron YAC Evans Head 0439 489 631 Wilsons Creek 6684 0299 Kyogle Bazaar kyogletogether.org.au

4th 4th 4th 4th

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

5th SUN Nimbin

0458 506 000

FARMERS/WEEKLY MARKETS Each TUE Each TUE Each WED Each WED Each WED Each THU Each THU Each FRI Each SAT Each SAT Each SAT Each SAT

New Brighton 6677 1345 Organic Lismore 6628 1084 7-11am M’bah 6684 7834 3-6pm Nimbin 0475 135 764 4-7pm Newrybar Hall 8-11am Byron 6687 1137 2.30-6.30pm Lismore 0450 688 900 7-11am Mullum 6677 1345 8-11am Bangalow 6687 1137 8am-1pm Uki 6679 5530 8.30-11am Lismore 0466 415 172 8.30-12am Blue Knob

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real farmers, real food Byron’s freshest produce direct from our local growers

* Live music * Great coffee * Gourmet food

BYRON BAY Thursdays 7-11am Cavanbah Centre BANGALOW Saturdays 7-11am Behind the hotel

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Here’s what Fiona’s clients are saying about her in 2021 Thoughtfulness

“Trustworthy,and intuitiveness are incredible attributes professional agent in any business. A true with fantastic local gem.” – Buyer, Ocean Shores knowledge” – Seller, Brunswick Heads

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Considering the resistance from world governments to taking action on climate change, for decades now, it is no wonder that Tim Flannery was commended for ‘his “dogged determination” to communicate the critical science of climate change’ when he was awarded a prestigious medal for his work on climate change. The Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) presented Professor Flannery with the Geddes Environment Medal just hours ahead of the Biden Climate Summit last week. Resistance and opposition by the Wangan and Jagalingou people, the traditional owners of the land where Adani’s coal mine is proposed continues with the ‘Tour De Carmichael – Cycle for Country’ a five-day guided cultural cycle tour from May 3–7. Wangan and Jagalingou Traditional Owner, Coedie McAvoy, the son of prominent W&J activist Adrian Burragubba, will lead the tour. More information about the tour can be found at: https://tourdecarmichael. wixsite.com/cycle. As India crumbles under the current wave of COVID infections, with over 350,000 infections a day and nearly 3,000 deaths a day (and these are just the official deaths) it has been calculated by the People’s Vaccine Alliance that Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca have paid out $26 billion in dividends and stock buybacks to their shareholders in the past 12 months. This would be enough to pay to vaccinate at least 1.3bn people, the equivalent of all the populations of Africa.

Some ANZAC day traditions are ubiquitous, like two-up, and rum for breakfast. Some traditions have a distinctly Byron flavour. The OZ v NZ nude beach cricket test falls into the latter category. The game has been played at Tyagarah for the last 15 years and again this year no one is quite sure who won. Photo Jeff ‘Nude Since 1986’ Dawson The Australian Government continues to drag its feet on climate action as pressure from around the world mounts for strong and decisive action. So once again the Coalition is throwing our taxpayers’ dollars at carbon capture and subsidising coal and trying to spin coal as a climate friendly alternative. In the meantime ‘Australia’s key coal export markets in China, South Korea and Japan have all recently outlined a timetable for net zero emissions, while the European Union committed to this target long ago’ states Matt McDonald in The Conversation (https://bit.ly/3gGIqQw).

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