The Byron Shire Echo – Issue 36.28 – December 22, 2021

The Byron Shire Echo • Volume 36 #28 • December 22, 2021

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On your own with the virus, says govt Paul Bibby The State Government has left locals to ‘fend for ourselves’ by refusing to reinstate COVID-19 restrictions, despite an extended spike in cases, local MP Tamara Smith says. As case numbers in Byron continue to climb at a rate significantly above the NSW average, Ms Smith said the wider community had gone from being ‘heavily surveyed with lots of information, to almost nothing’. ‘We are all very nervous about the spike in cases in our area as, let’s face it – who wants COVID-19 for Christmas?’ Ms Smith said. ‘It’s a shock, especially at a time when masks are off, but numbers are on the rise’. ‘I can see that people are anxious about going to restaurants and clubs and pubs, because everyone is visiting family and friends over the summer.’ In the 24-hours to 8pm on Monday, 26 new cases had been confirmed across the Northern NSW Local Health District (LHD). Seventeen of these cases were in the Byron Shire, far above any other local government area in the region. Despite the rapidly climbing case numbers, just five

people are currently in hospital as a result of the virus. This relatively low number is a reflection of the high levels of vaccination in the region, according to the Chief Executive Northern NSW Local Health District, Wayne Jones. Mr Jones said that more than 90 per cent of Northern Rivers residents aged 15 and over were fully vaccinated. ‘We had been expecting to see a rise in cases over summer, in line with eased restrictions and more mobility across communities, and to see our vaccination rates

also now at these high levels is extremely promising,’ Mr Jones said. The Byron Shire continues to lag slightly behind, with 84.4 per cent of people having been double vaccinated. Newly elected Mayor, Michael Lyon, said in a press release on Tuesday that, ‘After today’s discussions [with local health authorities], Council will be formally writing to NSW Health asking for information and clarification on the issues discussed’. ‘At the moment, queues for testing are very long, with many people testing because

they are close contacts or have symptoms of COVID-19, while others are getting tests prior to going away for Christmas’. Meanwhile, newly elected Byron Shire councillor, Mark Swivel, called on the State Government to immediately restore public health orders requiring masks to be worn indoors, QR code check-ins and restricting public gatherings and events. In a letter to State and local political leaders, he also called on NSW Health to ‘commit key public health resources to the Byron Shire’.

Brunswick Heads pub sells for $68m David Gyngell and Delvene Cornell have sold the Hotel Brunswick to MA Financial Group, who are also owners of the Beach Hotel.

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MA Financial Group is an ASX-listed financial services firm ‘specialising in asset management, lending, corporate advisory and equities’. An adjacent property was included in the deal, and MA Financial Group CEO Dan Brady told The Echo it is the building comprising the toy shop and upstairs accommodation. The Beach Hotel was acquired from the Cornell’s in 2019.

One-of-a-kind In a press release, MAHM said it is ‘honoured to have this one-of-a-kind opportunity to shepherd this loved pub into its next phase of growth’. ‘As with the Beach Hotel, MAHM will approach this opportunity with a deep and authentic commitment to protect its past and spirit for generations to come. ‘The pristine location, fantastic amenities, and history of great entertainment will allow MAHM to draw an even deeper connection with the artistry and

MA Financial Group CEO Dan Brady. Photo supplied creativity of the bay, and enable the continued collaboration locally to support and further encourage the growth of the area’. David Gyngell and Delvene Cornell were quoted in the press release as saying, ‘We have enjoyed an amazing journey with so many great people at the iconic Hotel Brunswick’. ‘Thanks to one and all. ‘It’s landed in the best possible hands of Dan Brady and his team. Its growth will continue under their leadership in the best spot on the

north coast of Australia. ‘We will be cheering their continued success’.

Challenging time Mr Brady added, ‘It has been a challenging time for the hospitality industry, although the silver lining is that it has allowed us to further hone our understanding of the Byron area, and we have been able to lead with our values to build a level of understanding and trust with the community… a community that we love and are excited to grow with’. www.echo.net.au

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Cr Lyon secures mayoral spot Paul Bibby Independent Cr Michael Lyon has been elected Mayor of Byron, promising a concerted effort to solve the Shire’s housing crisis. Cr Lyon, who was elected as a councillor in 2016 on a Greens ticket then later quit, continues in the role that he held for the last seven months of the last Council term, following the resignation of Greens Mayor, Simon Richardson. The result was declared at 10am on Monday morning at an official event conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall. The process involved the live allocation of preferences – which had been counted and entered into the system over the past week – by the Commission’s computer. The final result saw Cr Lyon edge out fellow independent Mark Swivel, who was second in the race. Third was Duncan Dey of The Greens, followed by independent Cr Cate Coorey. Cr Lyon secured 4,312 first preference votes, and 54.32 per cent of the vote after

and understood before any decisions are made’. Cr Lyon’s victory in the Mayoral race paves the way for at least two of his running mates, Sama Balson and Peter Westheimer, to take seats on the Council. Joining them on Council is likely to be Greens councillors Sarah Ndiaye and Duncan Dey, Independent Cr Cate Coorey, Independent Mark Swivel, and Labor’s Asren Pugh.

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Council lineup announced Wed Byron Shire Mayor elect, Michael Lyon. Photo Jeff Dawson preferences were allocated. Mr Swivel received 3,286 first preference votes, and 45.68 per cent of the vote after preferences. Mr Swivel congratulated Cr Lyon after the result was declared, as did Mr Dey and Cr Ndiaye of The Greens, who also looks very likely to retain her seat on Council. When asked what locals could expect from him over the upcoming two-and-a-half year term, Cr Lyon told The

Echo, ‘You can expect a focus on core services and the business of Council’. ‘You can expect our unmitigated and concerted effort to solve the housing crisis on behalf of all the vulnerable people in our community doing it tough. ‘You can expect an inclusive and open-minded approach to all issues and all conversations, and ensuring that all voices in our community are heard

The final spot is currently too close to call, with conservative Cr Alan Hunter still in with a chance of retaining his seat. ‘I expect a really collaborative, productive Council based on the people who are likely to get elected,’ Cr Lyon said. ‘Even throwing in a couple of the unknowns, it looks like a great team and I can’t wait to get started.’ The make-up of the rest of Byron Council will be announced on Wednesday December 23, at 9.45am.

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Yurt design aimed at social housing crisis Hans Lovejoy Think of yurts, and generally lightweight canvas tents come to mind. Yet Brian Forbes has invented a rotating and elevating yurt, which he says can address the chronic shortage of affordable housing. And his designs are anything but lightweight. ‘I’ve been building yurts for 30 years’, says the New Zealand born poet and inventor, ‘And I’d like to see this as a social housing solution’. The rotating aspect of the yurt is used mainly for the building phase, he says. And while it is possible to rotate the yurt once it is finished (to follow the sun, for example), he says plumbing and electrics would need to be addressed, given they are fixed services. It’s the elevation aspect;

New Zealand born poet and inventor, Brian Forbes. Photo Jeff Dawson however, that Forbes says can help with providing social housing solutions. After two floor levels are built together, they are both hoisted up, and the bottom level drops to create the first level. At that point, the structure’s framing and cladding can be added. It makes the building process more

streamlined and easier. It was all explained on ABC’s New Inventors years ago, and his working model is at the Ocean Shores Hub Church, as of going to press. ‘It’s a simple, yet radical departure from tradition, which offers a variety of internal layouts to suit all cohorts. It incorporates tiny

OS Public aims for new play space Photo & story Eve Jeffery Ocean Shores Public School P&C recently joined the Return and Earn recycling scheme, and launched a fundraising initiative to recreate an outdoor learning space for students. The school had a tree with a performance area, and a place to sit and read, but as the tree got older, it was deemed dangerous and had to be removed. P&C member, Rebecca McNaught, says that after registering as a charity on the Return and Earn app a few months ago, the initiative has been gathering momentum, and is receiving support from local businesses. ‘We’re getting parents and families on board, and we collect from the school canteen and from local cafes – Mrs Birdies Cafe and Yum Yum Tree cafe save containers for us’. Ms McNaught said Kmart in Ocean Shores donated gift vouchers, and the school ran a competition for the

house aspects with the principle of maximum utilisation of internal space’. Forbes says, ‘This was initially designed for older women as co-housing units; the octagonal (full moon) sections can easily be split into two soundproofed selfcontained “half moon havens”.’ He says it’s also a ‘door opener for younger folk by utilising the innovative fractional ownership system or rent-to-buy options’. Forbes is hoping to attract ethical investors to the cause. He added that political avenues to encourage this type of structure, so far, have been unfruitful. Instead, he is taking ‘unilateral action, because an ounce of action is worth more than a ton of talk’. To get in contact with Brian, email usefulyurts@ yahoo.com.au or phone 0418 194 268.

Old Byron Hospital advisory group meets Not-for-profit organisation, Social Futures, say a diverse group of eleven community members met for the first time recently to help turn the Old Byron Hospital site into a vibrant community hub. The new community hub is expected to house a mix of business, community services, health, arts and education groups.

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students, encouraging them to use the Return and Earn. ‘The Return and Earn fundraising has been particularly valuable to the school this year. It’s been a really tough year for fundraising, with so many things cancelled owing to covid restrictions. We’re hoping to raise up to $5,000 for the learning tree and Return and Earn will form an important part of this.’ Relieving Principal, Felicity Henderson, said it’s about more than just fundraising. ‘It ties into the sustainability ethos of the school, including

The role of the community advisory group, say Social Futures, ‘Is to look at unmet needs in Byron Bay; investigate ideal services to be based in the hub; make recommendations on the building fit out; and consider how any hub profits can be given back to community groups and projects’. Members include, former Cape Byron Steiner School Deputy Principal, Katie Biggin, Byron Bay Community Association president, Paul Jameson, and film festival director, J’aimee Skippon-Volke.

the school’s science and environment curriculums. It also shows students how they can turn rubbish into something worthwhile for the school’. ‘It’s a way to encourage recycling and help kids understand the importance of looking after the environment by taking personal responsibility for our rubbish’. To suport Ocean Shores Public School, you can select the school under ‘charities’ in the Return and Earn ‘myTOMRA’ app when you return containers and choose to donate all or part of your refund.

Mullum’s water supply tank given makeover Mullumbimby’s main water reservoir, located at the top of Azalea Street, has been cleaned and waterproofed, according to Byron Council. The works have extended the lifespan of the reservoir for approximately 20 years, say staff. Council’s Capital Works Engineer for Utilities, Joshua Winter, said the reservoir supplies 95 per cent of the

town with potable drinking water from Wilsons Creek, via the Lavertys Gap Weir and Mullumbimby’s Water Treatment Plant. ‘This reservoir has been serving the Mullumbimby community since 1976, and time was taking its toll on the structure with some of the concrete degrading and water leakages’, Mr Winter said.

Bruns Heads CWA gets a reno A $10,000 federal grant under the Stronger Communities Program (SCP) has led to a renovated kitchen for the Brunswick Heads Country Women’s Association (CWA) hall. Federal MP, Justine Elliot (Labor), congratulated the CWA and said it will be a well-utilised facility for local events, community groups and the CWA itself. ‘The Brunswick Heads CWA is an active local group, and their hall is used by many in the community’. She said, ‘Since the Brunswick Heads CWA first raised money to buy the hall in

1960, the kitchen hadn’t been updated – and after 60 years, it was in need of renovations to bring it up to standard. It’s now ready to be used to cater for the CWA and local community groups that are the fabric of our community. ‘This hall was also famously the location of the police station for the TV series SeaChange! ‘I know how hard it is for local groups to fundraise to upgrade facilities and replace items. It can take months and years for volunteers in small organisations to raise this type of money for capital works projects’.

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www.echo.net.au 600 schoolies tested for COVID at Ballina airport A spokesperson for Northern NSW Local Health District told The Echo that around 600 schoolies were provided with Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) at the Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport on Saturday.

RVC residents deliver a strong message and petition opposing ‘incinerator’ In the hope of heading off a proposed ‘waste to energy’ incinerator, Richmond Valley resident Liz Stops presented a petition to the mayor and general manager of Richmond Valley Council on behalf of signatories from the Northern Rivers community opposing the establishment of the facility at the new Reynolds Road Industrial Precinct in Casino.

Radovanovic father and son in local courts today Two of the three travellers who sent the Byron area into a COVID lockdown in August this year will have ‘appearances’ in local courts today, one at Waverley Local Court and one at Lismore Local Court.

Evans Head Community School students spreading Christmas joy Each year Home Care provider Home Instead engages school children to spread the joy to nursing home residents by decorating Christmas cards with messages of love and support.

Cumulus VFX moving to Ballina The visual effects house Cumulus is expanding and moving from Byron Bay to new premises beside the river in Ballina, with an additional fifty jobs predicted and $1m additional State funding.

Fatal motorcycle crash at Cawongla NSW police say a motorcyclist has died following a crash at Cawongla.

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Independent councillor Sharon Cadwallader has been elected Mayor of Ballina Shire. The result was formally declared at 9am Monday morning at an official ‘calling of the card’, conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall. The process involved the live calculation of preferences (which had been counted and entered into the system over the past week) by the Commission’s computer. The final result saw Cr

Cadwallader edge out Labor councillor Keith Williams, who was second in the race. Third was Eoin Johnston, followed by Steve McCarthy and Jeff Johnson.

Pro dam Cr Cadwallader has been persistent in her campaign for a new controversial Dunoon Dam, which is located in rare and pristine Big Scrub rainforest near Lismore. She has previously spoken to The Echo of her concerns

Students at Lennox Head Public School are likely to start the new school year in demountable classrooms, after the NSW education minister scrapped plans to expand on-site. Building of new classrooms was supposed to start in 2018, but authorities paused the project after Indigenous artefacts with cultural signifance were found. Parents of students at the school recently called on the State government to urgently address the school’s need for expansion in response to an increased population in Lennox Head. Principal, Deb Langfield, told The Echo the school is 200 students over their

enrolment cap. ‘We will have approximately 520 students enrolled next year’, she said. The expanding student cohort wasn’t necessarily unexpected, with enrolments understood to have increased steadily in recent years. Twelve demountable classrooms are already in use at Lennox Head Public School, with one more likely to be installed over summer. Principal Langfield said, ‘We have eight permanent teaching spaces. We have grown steadily in numbers over the last five years’. She added that no new site had been identified. A December newsletter from the school reads, ‘The cultural significance of the existing school site cannot be understated given the

Restaurateur, Steve Krieg, is set to become the next Lismore Mayor, after he won a thumping majority with 69.82 per cent, or 15,947 votes after preferences in the Lismore City elections on December 4. Runner up, Vanessa Ekins, gained 30.18 per cent, or 6,894 votes after preferences.

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According to www.steve4lismore.com.au, Mr Krieg’s policies include, ‘Road repair and maintenance, developing and implementing a strategy to improve our CBD’

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nature of the historical sites, artefacts and the connections between them’. Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell, said, ‘We will secure a new site better suited for a brand new purpose-built school while preserving and respecting local Aboriginal culture and history.’ ‘The NSW government will now fast-track plans to identify other options that will meet the educational needs of students across the region in the long term’.

Steve Krieg and, ‘tourism and sport’. He also says, ‘Council needs to make it easy for land to be released’, and wants a reduction of ‘red tape’ to ‘save a large amount of money on unnecessary costs’.

Tweed Council lineup announced Aslan Shand Tweed Shire elections were finalised Tuesday morning, with Liberal candidate and former councillor, James Owen, bringing in over 25 per cent of the primary vote. Unlike other regional Councils, Tweed Shire electors do not directly vote for their mayor – elected councillors do. The second candidate elected was former

Independent Mayor, Chris Cherry, followed by Independent Merideth Dennis. James Owen’s second on his ticket, and partner, Rhiannon Brinsmead, was the fourth candidate to be elected, followed by Conservative former councillor Warren Polglase. Greens lead candidate Dr Nola Firth took out sixth position, while former Labor councillor Reece Byrnes took out the seventh spot.

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Despite an earlier reschedule from October, and the recent uptick in local virus cases, COVID-19 was unable to keep the 10th annual Skullcandy Byron Bay Boardriders Charity Golf Day from happening this year. The event was held in sunny and windy conditions on Sunday December 19 at the Byron Bay Golf Club. With the addition of oncourse games from Sound Boks and Fallen Broken Street, the competitors had plenty of opportunity for additional fun throughout the day. The presentation opened with an Acknowledgement of Country by Ivan Clarke, with the approval from the Arakwal people, and was followed by an awards ceremony. During the ceremony Sally Miller, a cancer survivor, spoke about how the club had helped her family – not only through funds raised by the event, but by showing support for them throughout her journey. The event was won by

Participants for the annual Skullcandy, Byron Bay Boardriders, Charity Golf Day. Photo Jeff Dawson Danny Wills, Mat Crandell, Craig Warton and Dave Tygh. The same team, representing Quiksilver, also took out the Surf Industry Challenge for the fourth time, once again adding their names to the perpetual trophy designed by Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart. The Munro Surfboards team also took home the notas-coveted Wooden Spoon trophy, despite looking very sharp in their tennis whites.

The Surfection Juniors event had the largest turnout since its inception four years ago, and was won by Keanu, Cory, Callum and Will.

Fun and generosity Throughout the event, a spirit of fun and generosity prevailed, with the club raising nearly $10,000 on the day. The event was a success owing to great levels of support and enthusiasm from sponsors, companies

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NSW Govt squeezes councils Happy Christmas (COVID-19 is not over) ‘Hell is empty and all the devils are here’ wrote William Shakespeare in The Tempest. With that in mind, dear reader, the Liberal–Nationals NSW government have shuffled their ministry deckchairs. The latest NSW premier is a young bookish man of faith and many offspring, and has been known for selling public assets to make it look like he Outgoing NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes (Liberal) is a good fiscal manager. enjoys taking a jackhammer to democracy. Dominic Perrottet has installed nine first-time ministers, which can be seen either as bringing planning application fees if they do not inexperience, or fresh ideas, to the table. meet government-imposed time frames. There’s also added ministries to PerYet LGNSW point out there is no recrottet’s cabinet, according to the ABC, ognition ‘that the development industry just in case you were thinking the Liberal- often submits partially complete, or wildly National party were the party of small speculative proposals, well outside the government and less red tape. approved strategic plans for the area, The reshuffles include former Police Min- slowing the process’. ister, David Elliott, known for gleefully and Discussion Paper thuggishly overseeing police strip searches of minors. He’s been given the office of If there’s any doubt that the modern Transport to take on the pesky unions. political age serves no-one other than the While long-serving Nationals MP, governing and monied classes, have a Melinda Pavey, was dumped from cabisquiz at this 44 page Discussion Paper. net, locally-based MLC Ben Franklin (also With largely conflicting language, it Nationals), was appointed Parliamentary uses meaningless rhetoric, broad stated Secretary for Energy and the Arts. aims and motherhood statements Significant for all NSW Councils is that designed to disguise intent. Goulburn Liberal MP, Wendy Tuckerman, For example, the minister’s press replaces Liberal Shelley Hancock, as Local release says his department ‘worked Government Minister. closely with industry, council and Land Yet another significant appointment is and Environment Court’. It didn’t seem that of former John Howard staffer, Anthony that way from LGNSW’s hostile reaction. Roberts MP, who will make a return to the The discussion paper claims the planning portfolio, while also becoming ‘rezoning process has become unwieldy, Minister for Roads – a new ministry. and is ‘complex and time-consuming’, and This brings us to outgoing planning pointed to long timelines, duplication of minister, Rob Stokes (Liberal), who will assessment, an ‘onerous’ Gateway pronow head up new ‘cities’ ministries. cess and ‘delays in the finalisation stage’ As a parting gift to NSW residents, of land rezoning. Stokes announced plans to radically overInstead of, perhaps, offering reform haul the planning system last week. that would address this, the paper aims The peak body representing NSW to ‘encourage investment, improve councils, Local Government NSW (LGNSW), supply and create jobs’, and give ‘private says they are ‘furious’ at the potentially proponents control and responsibility for ‘punishing new planning regime’. rezoning requests’. They described it as ‘disrespect and There’s also the threat of Ministecontempt for the third tier of democratirial intervention if the Government cally elected government, and the combelieves councils are not upholding their munities they represent’. Ouch! responsibilities. Stokes’ plans are all contained in the To have your say by February 28, 2022, planning department’s A New Approach visit www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ To Rezonings Discussion Paper, which is on rezoning-new-approach and provide your exhibition. feedback. Part of the reforms – if enacted – would Hans Lovejoy, editor be that councils will be required to refund News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

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ominic Perrotet, Premier of NSW, said, ‘This is all about taking personal responsibility. And the people of NSW are doing just that’. ‘The government can’t do everything. It’s over to the people of our State. ‘It’s the people of our State that have got us through the last two years, and it’s the people of our State who will get us through the next two’. Phew, huh? Remember back when we were all in this together, doing what was necessary to ride out a brutal pandemic that had already killed millions worldwide, and ensured that 2,146 families were going to have a very different Christmas to the one they’d expected? BOOOOORING, right? That stupid ship has thankfully sailed off to Idiotland, to be replaced with a strategy of just not bothering anymore that has already worked so very well overseas that… um, the Netherlands are back in lockdown and the UK are having to consider doing the same, in fact the northern hemisphere is scrambling to contain a fifth wave of the virus which, for some reason, doesn’t appear to give a damn about personal responsibility. Remember back when everyone was talking about what Living With The Virus would involve? Things like; a national vaccination rollout, plus continued use of masks in public settings, social distancing, reduction in indoor capacity, restrictions of risky activities, case tracking via QR code data and the flexibility of localised lockdowns, among other things that everyone hated but thought necessary to save lives and protect our communities? YAWN! Thankfully, it would appear that medical advice has changed to picking one, and then not worrying about all that other boring stuff.

‘Whether or not people can get a third jab is not the government’s responsibility, apparently: it’s yours, personally’. Andrew P Street Although, weirdly enough, the Chief Health Officers seem to have been oddly absent from most of those upbeat press conferences – or, in the case of NSW’s Dr Kerry Chant, standing masked and at a social distance from the barefaced premier and then contradicting him by imploring everyone to keep wearing masks, almost like vaccinating people is a necessary public health measure that’s insufficient on its own, especially with the current strains of the virus. And sure, Omicron is reportedly less severe, but more virulent than Delta, and our leaders seem to be focussed on the former bit, without acknowledging the latter part, much less calculating that a strain that is five times less severe but also five times more contagious needs precisely the same number of ICU beds. And the government has learned the lessons of the much-maligned vaccine strollout, in that they’re no longer bothering to come up with excuses for why people are finding it hard to book in for booster shots owing to localised vaccine shortages. Because, whether or not people can get a third jab is not the government’s responsibility, apparently; it’s yours, personally. You’re welcome! Get a rapid antigen test, you cheapskate, if you can find and/ or afford it! Never mind JobKeeper or rental moratoria; we’re now all about personal choice and individual responsibility for a global spread of COVID-19.

Similarly, government-supported COVID-19 leave has been rolled back, meaning that if you chose to be a close contact of an infected case, because you chose to go to work since you chose to not be evicted for nonpayment of rent, then you can expect to take your mandatory quarantine time out of your sick leave, or your annual leave, or go unpaid, or maybe just get sacked. Freedom! Meanwhile, the restaurants and bars, which were hammered in lockdown, are still struggling, since people are cancelling their end-of-year parties for some reason – it’s almost like this virus doesn’t care that our leaders are bored with dealing with it. Why won’t you take some personal responsibility for us, you stupid novel coronavirus? What are you, some sort of self-replicating ball of nucleic acid surrounded by a protective envelope of proteins or something? So let’s enjoy Christmas as best we can, friends, assuming we get to have one with cases spiking and spreading while our naive hopes of getting back to anything resembling a preCOVID-19 normal retreat back over the horizon. Also, get vaccinated, wear masks, and try to socially distance – because we’d like you and all the people around you to be around for an even better Christmas next year. Q Andrew P Street is a journalist, columnist, author, editor and broadcaster: www.andrewpstreet.com.

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Letters wĎĕ Ɛş īſëƐĶƐƖĎĕ ƶ ǩ How refreshing it was to read a letter from Lynne West in this week’s Echo about gratitude! Rather than reading most of the weekly letters about whinging and whining on all sorts of issues, here is someone who gets their priorities right and speaks about gratitude. Thank you, Lynn West, for how refreshing your letter was. Gratitude is my personal passion, and I love spreading the word about the power of gratitude at every opportunity. Writing daily as I have done in a Gratitude Diary for some eight years now, I am aware of the healing and health benefits of this daily habit of practising gratitude. Whilst you are engaged in that act of writing, you are focused 100 per cent on what it is that you have to be grateful for – today, rather than focusing on what you don’t have, or worse still, on what someone else has that you want! There is so much that we as individuals take for granted, e.g., we wake up each day still able to breathe and move freely; we can see, speak and hear clearly; and we can smell, taste, touch, and feel. An Englishman friend of mine who has lived in

Australia for 30 plus years once said that if you were born in Australia or are lucky enough to come and live in Australia, you should wake each day and think that you have won the lottery! That epitomises what gratitude is all about. There is so much that many of us lucky enough to have been born here or to come and permanently live here take for granted. Lynne West’s letter this week summed it up perfectly. There is much for us living in this wonderful country to be thankful for – daily. I would love to see The Echo provide a ‘special space’ within its pages to enable more people to write about gratitude. This could start an online movement to awaken people to the power of daily gratefulness. Not just simple words, but actually living gratefully – daily! Thank you again, Lynne West, for your refreshing letter, and to The Echo for publishing it. Gerry Gleeson Byron Bay

Tyler, The Creator Matt Hartley unfairly criticised Tyler Okonma in letters last week. It should be known the lyrics Hartley refers to were written by a 19-year-old Tyler and fit

role he has played in bringing homosexuality into the open in Hip Hop culture, which has always had major problems with accepting anything other than heteronormative values. By no means do I think Tyler, The Creator is the conscious rap king of extraterrestrial ancient wisdom, but with more young Indigenous rappers on the up and coming this country is in safe hands and I have no doubt Splendour can fill headline spots with some of this land’s talent soon enough. Marley Berry-Pearce Suffolk Park

School strikes Cartoon by Gary Cavanagh. Instagram: @gary_cavanagh into his artistic portrayal of lust, mental illness and heartbreak, as well as the teenage ambition to push boundaries. The lyrics include a disclaimer, ‘What the f***? I’m speechless, that was...’ In the ten years since his first album Tyler has matured as an artist, designing clothes and directing short films alongside his compositions that have seen the young rapper win a Grammy award. Personally I lost love for Tyler on an artistic level over the last decade, but that

has nothing to do with how he is portrayed in Hartley’s letter. The words show an outstanding lack of nous and contemplation. It is worthwhile listening to Tyler, The Creator’s recent albums to gain an appreciation of why he is being booked by big festivals like Splendour. Always encouraging his fans to think for themselves and value their own unique gifts, the artist had a significant impact on the life of many young people today who looked up to Tyler as a beacon of positivity and artistic flair. If anyone has followed the rapper’s career they would understand how pivotal a

Public Service Announcement for NSW residents on why you will likely see public school teacher strike action when we return to school next year. Today I boxed, labelled, relocated and stored the fiction and junior fiction sections of our school library, about 2,500 books, in preparation for works to be carried out over the holiday period. Non fiction, shelving and furniture is tomorrow. This was after a 13-hour day yesterday setting up, supervising and packing down our Year Six Graduation events. Over the last fortnight alone I have engaged in activities that required me to act as: teacher, lighting engineer, sound engineer, events

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ſşǕƐ ưĕſƆƖƆ ōĶĪĕƆƐƷōĕ At the southern end of a quiet cul-de-sac on Hardy Ave, South Golden Beach, a development application (DA) is proposed for a massive development that, I belive, does not fit in with the local area trend (a Melbourne developer has purchased the 2,000sqm block). Hardy Ave is in an environmentally-friendly development known as the Tread Lightly Estate and was designed as a wildlife protection area. Human intrusion is meant to be kept to a minimum and domestic ▶ Continued on next page

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animals such as dogs and cats are not allowed owing to the wildlife zones being held in such high esteem. The proposed DA is to include three two-level main dwellings (one is already there), and three secondary dwellings and three double garages. There could be 18+ humans residing on the one block of land! Planned parking for the main dwellings is provided, but the occupants of the secondary dwellings will almost certainly have vehicles and will need to be parking in the cul-de-sac – which would be disruptive to nearby neighbours and service vehicles such as bin collection trucks, and emergency vehicles.

But the overall picture it gave simply boosted ‘range anxiety,’ a driver’s fear of the car’s battery going flat. I can’t imagine someone buying a new petrol car, not checking the fuel gauge and going for a fifty-kilometre drive. For Ewan and co to drive to Tweed without checking the charge beggars belief. Yes, there are only two charging places between

Byron and Tweed and unfortunately for Ewan both were not working that day. From the border heading north there are charging stations all the way to Cairns. Locally, Byron has one at the library, Mercato in town has eight, there is one at Elements, seven at Habitat and The Farm has two. Macadamia Castle has charging, as does Ballina and Lennox. Heading south

on the highway there are plenty of charging places even in petrol stations. The NRMA has provided many. Lismore will soon have two. Please everybody, for cleaner air and less noise, don’t worry about having a flat battery, buy an electric car and look at the battery icon on the screen! Raphael Lee Cass Byron Bay

Many trees have already been removed several weeks ago, and another eight are to be removed. The environment has already been impacted by dumping of rocks and cracker dust, I believe, on the precious riparian zone on the canal (a unique plant community consisting of vegetation protecting stream banks from erosion). My concerns are that the development will have a heavy negative impact on the environment of an estate that was established expressly to protect wildlife. Approval of this DA will set a precedent for other property owners to propose similar high-density development and the low-footprint

housing will be lost. A petition is out to stop this development for concerned residents to sign. Look out for it or for members of FOCC. Jules Fauchelle South Golden Beach

choices surrounding all the vax issues, but here’s another one – the recent imposition of vax rules for shoppers and retail staff, and the response of individual businesses to them, have instilled in us an awareness of which employers treat their staff with respect and compassion, and which don’t. It’s up to us as conscious consumers to speak up in the only language that they understand, that of money, and to let them know that we won’t support that. The recent landmark decision over BHP’s vax mandate was a win as the need for consultation with all staff is now laid down as a Fair Work practice guideline. We are so ▶ Continued on page 16

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If it feels like you need some divine intervention to find a park, perhaps ‘The Little Flower of Jesus’ can help. speak to you again,’ said the driver. The woman in the back seat scrabbled for her phone. ‘I was only trying to help.’ ‘Well don’t.’ They did a figure eight through the crowded streets to no avail. There was nowhere to park. ‘I want to hear about these parking saints,’ said the woman in the back. ‘No you don’t,’ said the driver. ‘Yes I do!’ The man found a Mintie and gave it to his partner. She started chewing. The others waited. More car spaces failed to appear. ‘Okay,’ said the driver. ‘Tell us about the bloody parking saints for Chrissake.’ The man smiled. ‘Well, the first parking saint lived in France. Her name’s St Therese. People call her the Little Flower. She died in 1897.’ ‘How many cars were around in 1897?’ The man looked hurt. ‘She looks after little things.’ ‘Parking isn’t a little thing. It’s a big thing!’ Up ahead, the driver glimpsed a space, but a guy in a Volvo instantly claimed it. ‘Oh bloody hell,’ she said. ‘Tell us about the other parking saint,’ said the woman in the back. ‘God no.’ ‘The other one was an American. She was called Frances Xavier Cabrini.’ ‘Sounds like a cabbie,’ said the driver. ‘She was a nun,’ said the

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CHESS by Ian Rogers The first chess super-spreader event concluded last week, leaving at least one top player in hospital and others seriously ill. Ever since the European Senior Teams Championships in Prague in March 2020 were cut short – a little too late for some – Swiss System chess tournaments, often with large numbers of players, have been known to be potentially high risks for covid infection. Various measures have been introduced – masks, plastic screens between the players, larger tables, better ventilation – and indeed over the past 18 months, isolated cases identified during tournaments have always been contained. Until now. The London Chess Classic, the UK’s largest chess festival since 2009, was, like most events in England, essentially free of precautions. Masks were optional and social distancing nonexistent. (There is no Covid protocol mentioned on the tournament website.) The biggest name and one of the first to test positive was Nigel Short. The former world title challenger was in London as a

commentator, and the 58-yearold tweeted a picture of himself on oxygen in a London hospital. Former leading English player Sabrina Chevannes said, ‘I cannot believe how many people have COVID-19 from the London Chess Classic, including visitors. Some are incredibly sick now. I’m all for seeing chess back in real life but why weren’t better measures taken to keep people safe?’ Covid has taken a heavy toll in the chess world since the start of the pandemic, Czech Marek Vokac being the latest GM to die with the virus. Q At the London Chess Classic, a Rest of the

World team comfortably defeated the locals, with France’s Maxime Lagarde crushing England’s Luke McShane. White: L McShane Black: M Lagarde Opening: Sicilian Defence 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.g3 d5 4.exd5 exd5 5.d4 cxd4 6.Nxd4 Nc6 7.Bg2 Bc5 8.Nxc6 8.Nb3 is the critical line, although after 8...Qe7+ Black should be fine. 8...bxc6 9.0-0 Nf6 10.c4 10.Re1+ Be6 11.Nc3 0-0 12.Na4 was better. 10...0-0 11.cxd5 Ba6! 12.Re1 cxd5 13.Nc3 Qb6 14.Be3? 14.Qc2 was necessary, but White did not foresee the coming queen sacrifice. 14….d4! 15.Na4 dxe3!! 16.Nxb6 exf2+ 17.Kh1 fxe1Q+ 18.Qxe1 Bxb6 19.Bxa8 Rxa8 Material is now roughly equal, but Black’s pieces are so active that White cannot cope with Black’s attack. 20.h3 Re8 21.Qd1 Re2 0-1

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The gift of belonging and the Christmas story of short-term holiday letting Mandy Nolan

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esus was born in a barn. His parents couldn’t find anywhere to stay. If he was born now and the government knew his folks were rubbing shoulders with mules, lowing cattle and bleating lambs, child protection would have swooped in to remove the baby. He would be deemed ‘at risk’ because his family couldn’t provide adequate accommodation. Yet he was ‘the son of god’ and even God couldn’t get his hands on a decent rental. What hope does that give the rest of us? This is the Christmas story we celebrate each year. We don’t celebrate it by recognising the impact of housing stress on families. We don’t celebrate it by opening our doors to the homeless. We don’t celebrate it by having a good hard audit of our values.

It’s fucked. The whole system is fucked. So instead of spending money on buying shit we don’t need, why don’t we do something meaningful this Christmas and find Jenny somewhere to live? Or donate some dollars for her and the kids? Why don’t we be the change we have been waiting to see? Why don’t we take this opportunity to be good people. To send someone in our community the most important Christmas message of all; to tell them they belong, that they are loved. I have heard some people say that people like Jenny ‘should leave’. She’s living in Lismore, where do you think she should go exactly? Her kids go to school there. She works there. You want to tap on the window of a car where a woman lives with her kids and say ‘You should move’, or, do you want to say ‘Hey, this sucks, we are going to fix this.’ Can we be a community that says we will fix this? Can we be a community that believes in belonging? Please help me help Jenny. Let’s give that little family something for Xmas they can only dream about: A home.

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Festival of consumption No. We celebrate it with a festival of consumption. We shop. We fill the car with things no one needs. We then give it to people who don’t actually want it. We celebrate it by kicking the vulnerable out of their housing and putting what was previously their home on a short-term holiday letting platform. We celebrate by enshrining our embarrassing and ridiculous privilege in stupid

Christmas indulgences. I wasn’t going to write this. I was going to write something funny and uplifting for the Christmas issue. Something as shiny and shallow as a metallic bauble hanging from a fake tree.

home. She’s been kicked out and has been unable to find anywhere else to go. That’s because there is nowhere to go. It’s school holiday time and rentals are emptied out for affluent holidaymakers to have a break.

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Then the phone rang and I heard Jenny’s story. I hear these stories a lot. There are so bloody many of them. When you hear these stories, when you know of someone’s suffering, you have to do something about it. I am telling this story in the hope that we, as a community, can do something about it. So, meet Jenny... Jenny is a domestic violence (DV) survivor. She’s in her mid 30s. She has five children. Her kids range from teenagers to pre-school. Jenny has her hands full. On 18 January when I celebrate my 54th birthday, Jenny will be leaving her

But that break comes at a cost. It comes at the cost of Jenny and her kids having nowhere to go. Jenny has survived violence. She is now at risk of having her kids taken off her because she can’t provide somewhere safe to live. She’s currently looking at a tent as an option. Our greed, our lack of rental housing has made a woman and her kids unsafe. It will split a family. Those kids could lose their mum. They could lose each other. It’s hard to enjoy your new soda stream or foot spa if you dwell on the impending misery facing Jenny and her kids.

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Letters ▶ Continued from page 12 fortunate to be living in an area in which inclusiveness has always been a guiding principle, please don’t let the big business bullies destroy it. In our region we have so many independent alternative choices, and so much fresh local produce available. Small retailers have struggled to keep afloat during lockdowns and imposed staff shortages. Let’s show them they are valued and give them a helping hand by shopping ethically! Awareness and generosity are the true gifts this Xmas season – happy shopping everyone, I hope Santa brings us a return to relative normality and an end to divisiveness soon. A Vallentine Federal

Fair go Echo! The Echo should reflect on its reporting of our recent elections. Editorials wrongly painted a coalition assembled for the campaign as a future voting bloc. Councillors will make each decision on its merits. Fran Hart, if elected, won’t even necessarily vote ‘with me’. Also, my commitment to avoiding over-development (which was questioned) is rock solid.

North Coast news online Editorials made unwarranted personal criticisms of Michael Lyon but could have questioned his policies. Substance, not personalities. Michael advocated 10,000 new dwellings over 10 years including 2,000 new ‘affordable’ homes. This is not tenable and won't be supported by Council or community. The environmental impact would be huge. We must disconnect from the private market to address our housing crisis not turbo-charge it. State government turned down the 90 day short-term holiday letting (STHL) limit supported by Michael. But ‘90 days’ will not address our housing crisis – the vast majority of STHL properties would not come onto the rental market. Just as so-called ‘light rail’ will never be funded. A 12 month moratorium wastes more time and money. We should get on board the Rail Trail. Our neighbours are committed, and funding is available. We can keep the corridor in public hands and commit to this great regional project to benefit locals and visitors. Why did The Echo publish ads for a non-candidate who wanted to ‘sack the status quo’ only to actively support an incumbent mayor? Why

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promote Trump-style politics? It encourages the likes of Craig Kelly and the farright UAP who have no place in our progressive community that values the environment, good government and diversity. If voters believe Council can determine public health policy they’re wrong. The virus finally arrived here, yet we had little official response. Did the Echo comment on that? I look forward to more reality in our media reporting and decision-making. Mark Swivel Mullumbimby Q The Echo makes no apologies for putting pressure on Council candidates. Like other candidates, the views of Tom Barnett, whose application was rejected by the AEC, are not shared by all, but censoring his campaign advertising is not a healthy path for society – Ed.

Christmas in Belmarsh ‘Merry Christmas Mr Assange’ to paraphrase the title of a film. Readers may remember the film set in a Japanese prisoner of war camp starring the late David Bowie. Thoughts of the movie occurred to me in relation to Australian citizen, journalist

and publisher Julian Assange who remains incarcerated in Her Majestys High Security Prison Belmarsh. We were hoping for Julian to be free and reunited with his family by Christmas. Now we hear he recently suffered a minor stroke. It’s becoming even more a matter of life and death for Julian Assange. In response to the gut wrenching decision brought down by the British court to allow his extradition to the US, we have seen an editorial in the Sydney Morning Herald, Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce’s article calling for justice for Julian, and an endless stream of comment and concerns expressed on social media. It would appear that the campaign to Free Assange and for the Biden administration to Drop The Charges is building up a head of steam. Could it be that journalists, publishers and the media industry in general are realising the implications for them of the continuing persecution of Assange? Are they now growing nervous for the future of their profession and for their right to say what they think needs to be said in the public interest? If there is a big public campaign to

make this an election issue in 2022, perhaps the same could be said of politicians in this country. So as a Christmas gesture to Julian and his family and the principles he is sacrificing so much for, help make this an election issue: contact your local MP and your Senator and let them know, in as many ways as you can, of your concerns for Julian Assange. Urge them to join their 27 colleagues in the Parliamentary Friends of the Bring Julian Assange Home Group and demand the Morrison government take a stand on behalf of an Australian citizen and end the harsh, cruel and unjust treatment he continues to be subjected to. Remind them 2022 is an election year and unless there is some resolution to his case we will do all in our power to make the dropping of the charges against Julian Assange, and his release, an election issue. That may get their attention. Roy Drew Mullumbimby

Nuclear weapons free future Whilst the federal government is ‘rattling sabres’, and spending more on so-called defence, the movement to abolish

nuclear weapons is gathering momentum. There are now 58 countries who have ratified the UN Treaty. Boston, New York City and Minneapolis have joined the ICAN Cities Appeal, along with Ballina, Byron Bay and Lismore. New York City have begun divesting public pension funds from nuclear weapons companies, as have a major Australian superannuation fund and the first Finnish pension fund. The Financial Times wrote a story about how weapons companies are starting to be impacted by this growing pressure from investors. The first meeting of State Parties to the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) will take place at the United Nations in Vienna, 22–24 March, 2022. Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Germany and Norway are not yet ready to join the TPNW, but they have already announced they will attend the meeting as observers. So, it is up to us to put pressure on our government (whoever they may be) to do likewise. Check out: www.ICANW. org.Here’s to a safe nuclear weapons free future. Mick & Deborah Stacey Ballina

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dose of our vaccine,’ says Albert Bourla, Pfizer’s chairman and chief executive officer. ‘Ensuring as many people as possible are fully vaccinated with the first two dose series and a booster remains the best course of action to prevent the spread of COVID-19.’ ‘I would really like to stress that those who are fully vaccinated should also seek a booster when eligible, says Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam, a virologist at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine & Health Sciences at Monash University Malaysia, who was not involved in the study. ‘I think we have good reason to believe that the vaccines are effective [against Omicron], if not as effective, and that with boosters, they’ll be quite effective.’

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people who received three doses and were assessed for antibody effectiveness against Delta, and a further 155 people who received two doses and were assessed for effectiveness against the original Alpha strain. The study found that, after three doses, antibodies neutralised the Omicron variant significantly better than after only two doses.

researcher at Griffith University, who was not involved in the study. ‘Data that is available is preliminary and lacks thorough scientific review. However, preliminary studies are suggesting that no matter which vaccine you’ve received or whether you’ve previously had covid, all combinations of vaccination or prior infection show a significant reduction in neutralising antibodies against Omicron. ‘Antibody [assessments] are only one measure of vaccine effectiveness. The effectiveness of other arms of the protective immune response against Omicron remain unknown. ‘Monitoring real world data, such as hospitalisations, will reveal the overall effectiveness of vaccination against disease caused by Omicron.’

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Further samples will be taken to see how this effectiveness lasts over time, as preliminary data needs to be viewed with caution. ‘There is currently little data available to determine the vaccine escape potential of Omicron,’ says Adam Taylor, an emerging viruses

Pfizer booster shots have already been shown to be effective against the Delta variant, according to real-world data from Israel. ‘The arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, and other variants that will follow, also raises the question of how often boosters will

be needed and how effective will this approach be as new variants arise,’ says Roger Lord, a senior lecturer in medical science at Australian Catholic University, who was not involved in the study. ‘The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine does induce a significant amount of neutralising antibody, but further consideration may be needed for a more robust T-cell response. Booster vaccination to raise the level of neutralising antibody certainly helps to keep mortality caused by Delta low, but with new variants of the virus this protection is potentially compromised. ‘The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, while previously reported to have a lower efficacy than the available mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, does induce a T-cell response, which may give rise to better protection from other COVID-19 variants.’ Q This article was originally published in Cosmos Magazine and was written by Deborah Devis. Deborah Devis is a science journalist at Cosmos. She has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours) in biology and philosophy from the University of Sydney, and a PhD in plant molecular genetics from the University of Adelaide.

Congratulations to Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Class of 2021 We would like to express our deep admiration and appreciation for our Class of 2021. Over the past two years, this class has demonstrated real resilience in the face of unquestionable adversity and uncertainty. Their commitment to their academic, creative and social development has been steadfast and their joy and care for each other uplifting. Our 29 graduating students produced 62 Major Works, sat 29 HSC exams and have already begun taking up early entry positions in prestigious tertiary institutions across Australia. Well loved and well supported by SYV MRGVIHMFPI XIEGLIVW ERH WXEƇ throughout their school years, we are so proud of these young human beings and know the world will be all the richer for their place in it. www.echo.net.au

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They also offer a 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 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.

Luxury, cruelty-free, Byron Bay beauty brand, Eye of Horus, is globally renowned for being at the forefront of sophisticated, ethical and timeless beauty. Their brand new concept store is an elevated beauty destination that offers a unique, interactive experience, inviting clientele to sample cosmetic shades, customise their own palettes, and experiment with luxe beauty looks created by in-house makeup artists.

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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.

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Stepping into the Shack Palace Rituals concept store you may experience an overwhelming sense of calm. This local, family run business has a passion for thinking differently about the way we live in our homes, designing and sourcing luxurious, handmade, artisan homewares & products that help us stay a little more mindful everyday. Shop 8, 1 Porter Street, Byron Bay 0488 616 408 www.shackpalacerituals.com Instagram: @shackpalace 15 KATRINA BEOHM

REAL ESTATE 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. 8 Porter Street, Byron Bay 0459 066 087 kbrealestate.com.au 16

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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. Shop 39-41, 1 Porter Street, Byron Bay @departmentofsimplethings

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Make this your best summer yet with luxurious and practical seaside essentials from The Beach People. Designed in Australia, made to last season after season, their iconic designs have become beach must-haves across the globe. From hats, to beach towels, to insulated picnic baskets, visit their Flagship Boutique to shop beautiful, long-lasting pieces for the whole family. Shop 48, 1 Porter Street, Byron Bay 0429 304 555 www.thebeachpeople.com.au @thebeachpeople 19

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With days getting warmer, their sunny beer garden is the perfect place to soak up some time with mates over a cold one. Beer tastings and brewery tours are always on offer, with local legends 100 Mile Table pumping out some of the best food in Byron to complement your frothy. Kids and furbabies welcome, so bring the whole family! 100 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay Stoneandwood.com.au 7

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‘A connected meeting of form and function.’ FORRM.store is a boutique offering a core focus on fashion and lifestyle products curated to enhance a considered, yet luxurious, lifestyle. They are dedicated to showcasing both Australian and international brands that embody their philosophy and values of timelessness, quality and sustainable fabrics with ethical production. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am. 1/57 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay forrm.store

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Infinity Pharmacy Byron West at Byron Bay Fair is conveniently located in Bayshore Drive for all your medical needs. They offer a range of women’s, men’s, and general health services, as well as prescriptions and work / travel health-related needs. For more information, call them on 6680 7725. Byron Bay Fair – where the locals shop! 20 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay byronbayfair.com.au @ByronBayFair

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Sport / Community at Work Byron triathletes have a good day at Yamba

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The Byron Bay Breakers are ready for action at Yamba. Photo supplied Ross Kendall The Byron Breakers sit in fourth place on the North Coast Triathlon League after the first race of the season held at Yamba earlier this month. The Byron Breakers were able to stay in touch of joint-competition leaders, Coffs Harbour Rockets, the Hat Head Hammerheads and the Clarence Valley Stingrays, who all took home the maximum 25 points from the day. Byron’s Jaime Cascajares won his age group band, was third outright just

behind the professionals, while Paivi Hanninen took first place in her age group and was fourth placed female overall. ‘It’s very exciting to be able to race again and it looks like it’s going to be a tough competition this season,’ Byron Tri Club member Deb Fuller said. ‘If we had everyone available to race we would have been up there; equal first. It wasn’t meant to be,’ she said. ‘If we want to stay at the top we’re going to have to pull out everyone for our next race at Trial Bay in February next year.’

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Byron Book Fair

Toastmasters

Friends of Libraries are about to host a larger-than-ever before Book Fair in the new year, with a wonderful new collection of books, which are all in good condition. They include old and rare books, fiction, non-fiction, history, geography, art, cooking, children’s books of all ages plus many more genres. It will be held at the Byron Bay Surf Club over four days from Friday 14 January to Monday 17 January 2022 at 9am to 4pm each day.

Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.15 for 6.30pm at Byron Bay Services Club, Byron Bay. Online attendance allowed. Mullum Magic Toastmasters: Practise public speaking and develop leadership skills in a fun supportive environment. We meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday at 6.45–9pm at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club, 58 Dalley St Mullumbimby. Contact Ashni, 0439 843 657. New members and guests welcome.

Stay healthy Are you looking for some help to stay active and healthy as you get older? If you’re 60+, or Aboriginal aged 45+, and live in NSW you can join Healthy and Active for Life Online. Sign up for Healthy and Active for Life Online – a FREE 10-week program from NSW Health that helps you make small, sustainable changes in your lifestyle to improve your health. Find out more here: healthupnorth.info/healthyandactive

Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Sts Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and Fridays 10–12 and market Saturdays 9–1. Discover your local history, join our team – 6684 4367. Bangalow Heritage House Museum & Cafe is open Wednesday to Friday 10am-2.30pm, Saturday 8.30am-12.30pm. Enjoy home style cooking, fresh baked scones and more. Monthly meeting 9:30am on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Heritage House Bangalow. Info: 0429 882 525.

Feel Good Friday A free weekly group for women to access support and relax. Feel Good Fridays happen every Friday from 1 till 3pm at the Byron Community Cabin on Carlyle Street (behind the tennis courts in the recreational grounds). Just drop-in, no bookings or commitment necessary. For any further information and any questions just let me know by calling the Byron Community Centre on 6685 6807.

End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at quarterly meetings, currently online. Attendees must be Exit members. More information on www.exitinternational.net or phone Catherine 0435 228 443.

Carers’ support Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with

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Byron results: Jamie Cascajares: first 35–39m, 1:06:06, third outright. Paivi Hanninen: first 35–39f , 1:14:45, 4th female overall. Dannin Rossi, second 30–34m, 1:15:32. Will Glasson: 12th 35-39m, 1:20:42. Huw Jones, second 55–59m, 1:20:43. Nick Engerer:15th 35–39m, 1:22:47. Deb Fuller: second 55-59f, 1:25:04. Brooke Ferguson: second, 20–24f 1:27:24. Liam O’Grady: 10th 40-44m, 1:27:24. Geoff Bensley: 7th 55–59m,1:28:37. Robyn Darke: 4th 60–65f, 1:29:04. Claire O’Meara: 4th 55-59w, 1:33:32. Sandra Killen: first 65-69f, 1:35:32. a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Susanne 0428 716 431.

Rainbow Dragons Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head (and sometimes at Ballina) on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Contact Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@ gmail.com.

Meditation Dzogchen meditation and study group 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby CWA Hall. Didi 0408 008 769. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30–8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John 0428 991 189. Byron yoga philosophy club free meditation classes Monday, 7pm, 1 Korau Place Suffolk Park. Go to www. wisdom.yoga or phone Kris 0435 300 743. Byron Bay Meditation Centre, Tuesday 6.30pm at Temple Byron. For more info: byronbaymeditationcentre. com.au or contact Greg 0431 747 764.

Seniors computer club Byron Shire seniors computer club invites interested seniors to come to learn how to use your photos creatively. Meets at Ocean Shores Community Centre, Wednesdays 1–3pm during school terms. For more information phone Lynne on 0428 665 948.

Prostate Cancer Support We invite men who have had or are newly diagnosed to join this active prostate cancer support group at these meetings held on the third Monday of each month at 10am at Ballina Cherry Street Bowling Club – partners or carers are most welcome to attend – This is a great opportunity to share, learn and benefit from other people’s experiences. Meetings also held on Wednesday nights in Lismore. Enquiries phone Bob 02 6628 1527.

Adam Melling in control of his wave. Photo Ethan Smith Surfing NSW Ross Kendall Le-Ba Boardriders have taken out their fourth consecutive Australian Boardriders northern NSW regional qualifier in wedgey three-foot waves at Gallows Beach, Coffs Harbour last weekend. Le-Ba seemed to be in sync over the day as the combined efforts of Mikey McDonagh, Nyxie Ryan, James Wood, Adam Melling and Harry O’Brien carried the team to a narrow

win ahead of Kingscliff. Le-Ba won with a 35.84 total compared to Kingscliff on 34.97. Coffs Harbour finished in third position followed by Byron Bay. ‘As a club, we look forward to this event each and every year,’ said Le-Ba club stalwart and Captain James Wood. ‘To win this title for the fourth year in a row, against a handful of incredible clubs, is such an honour. Let’s hope we can carry the same momentum into the national final.’

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Mullumbimby District Neighbourhood Centre Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and offers a range of services and activities. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy art, music, games, great food and more. Call reception on 6684 1286 and discover what is on offer. MDNC services that are running include: Community support/emergency relief: Food parcels, meals, assistance with electricity and Telstra bills. Listening Space: free counselling. Staying Home, Leaving Violence program. Integrated Domestic & Family Violence program. Financial Counselling: outreach available Thursdays & Fridays Financial Counselling: free service funded by the government, offering advocacy & assistance to find options to address debts. Information, referral and advocacy. To enquire about accessing any of these services call 6684 1286 or fill out an online enquiry form.

Byron Community Centre The Byron Community Centre provides community services including meals, advocacy and counselling to connect and uplift our local community. Homeless Breakfast: 7.30–9am Wednesday Fletcher Street kitchen, Byron Community Centre. Homeless Showers: Monday and Wednesday 10am–12pm (book in at breakfasts), Byron Community Cabin, Carlyle Street. Women’s Support and Counselling: Feel Good Fridays 1–3pm, Community Cabin, Carlyle Street. Free Community Counselling for Byron Shire residents. Face-to-face, by phone or via Zoom. Book a session at 0415 322 064. Seniors Computer Club: Friday 9am–11am, Community Cabin

Carlyle St (school term only), Carlyle Street. Laptop Library: will loan a laptop to seniors and provide tuition on how best to be connected. Call (02) 6685 6807 on Monday and Tuesday. Seniors drumming, yoga, ukulele, art and drama: 66856807 for booking and time details. Community Support Worker: Emergency relief and assertive outreach casework for those experiencing homelessness.

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

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

Alateen meeting Alateen meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking problem? Alateen can help. For 8–16-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place. 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www. al-anon.org.au

ACA Adult Children of Alcoholic Parents and/or Dysfunctional Families (ACA) help & recovery group meets in

Lismore every Friday 10–11.30am, Red Dove Centre, 80 Keen Street. Byron meetings are on Tuesdays at 7pm via Zoom – meeting ID 554 974 582 password byronbay.

Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the Shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call1300 652 820 or text your postcode to 0488 811 247. www. na.org.au. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting held Fridays 2pm by Zoom. Contact for details’ – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au.

Support after suicide StandBy provides support to people who have lost someone to suicide. They provide free face-to-face and telephone support and are accessible 24/7. Follow-up contact is available for up to one year. Find out more at: www. standbysupport.com.au or call 13 11 14. If you, or someone you are with, are in need of immediate support please call an ambulance or police on 000.

Muslim prayer Friday Muslim prayer. Jumu’ah service held weekly at the Cavanbah Centre at 1:30 pm. Come to the remembrance of Allah.

Repair Cafe Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at Shedding (Mullum Commons), 91 Main Arm Rd on Saturdays 1.30-4.30pm. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip, or to advise how it might be done.

Overeaters Anonymous Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you are not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight affecting your life? Brunswick Heads Uniting Church Fridays 5- 6pm cnr Fingal/Byron St. www.oaqld.org

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Created by storytelling naturalist, ecotherapist, and permaculturalist, Claudia Grati, Wildforest Folk Emporium and Curios is the most magical little shop in Byron Bay. Claudia's mission is to deeply connect beings of all ages with the ‘more than human’ world; fostering infinite inspiration and a desire for true environmental stewardship. This beautiful and whimsical space, in the heart of Byron Bay showcases gorgeous global artisan handmade fair trade items, Steiner/ Montesssoriri toys, jewellery, books, a stunning array of deep time treasures (crystals and fossils), organic seeds, fresh organic flowers, and so much more. The shop will also serve as an information hub for Claudia's ecotherapy events and offerings, and permaculture consulting. The shop is usually open Thursday to Monday, but check socials as times may vary slightly. 52 Jonson Street, Byron Bay Website: wildforestfolk.earth | Insta: @wildforest.folk

Summer has arrived at Bell & Ford! The Byron Bay and Bangalow stores are fully stocked for the new season with their favourite labels, from Australia and around the world, thoughtfully selected to suit our relaxed, beachside lifestyle. Bell & Ford specialises in a carefully curated collection of soft, natural fabrics such as cotton, silk, and linen in wearable shapes, styles, colours, and prints. The clothing is complemented by a beautiful selection of accessories, from jewellery and scarves to leather goods, and they have a strong focus on ethically and sustainably sourced and produced products. Visit them at 3/111 Jonson Street, Byron Bay and 44 Byron Street, Bangalow. They’re open seven days a week. 6685 7095 | www.bellandford.com.au | @bellandford

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S son Byron Photo Magic For all your photography needs Byron Photo Magic, your Fujifilm Digital Store has everything covered. Printing instore or online through the very latest Fujifilm Kiosks as well as large-format, canvas printing, photobooks and calendars are all available. They also have full colour and BW 35mm film processing and printing services, batteries, memory cards, camera bags and a wide range of Instax Polaroid Cameras and the full range of GoPro and accessories. Old video tapes, Super 8 film to USB services are also now handled in store. They offer frames, photo albums and an extensive range of Promaster photographic accessories, including tripods, filters, binoculars and the largest range of 35mm film on the north coast. Passport photos of all sizes are covered professionally with the store studio. Call in and see Stephen, Karen, Julieth and Curtis. Shop 20, Mercato on Byron 108-114 Jonson Street, Byron Bay | 02 6685 5877 photomagic.com.au

Toy Kingdom For children, toy stores are magic places. At Toy Kingdom you’ll find everything you need to make your child’s Christmas truly delightful, with a huge range of highquality toys that are made to endure. From beautiful rattan dolls to furniture to organic soft dolls and Jellycat Rabbits in all the colours of the rainbow, Toy Kingdom has all of your favourite brands. It’s hard to go past the range of beautiful wooden infant’s toys or the extensive range of walkers, ride-ons, and scooters to keep kids active. Games buffs will find all of their childhood favourites along with hard-to-find games and quality puzzles for the whole family. For the creative child there are arts and crafts and science kits that fuel the imagination and teach while kids play. Shop 2, Carlyle Street, Byron Bay 6680 8811 | mytoykingdom.com.au

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F tive S son Mark Tuckey Furniture Mark Tuckey is an Australian timber furniture company dedicated to creating product that is loved and lasts. Each piece is custom made at their workshop in Melbourne – designed with integrity; simplicity and strength using recycled and sustainably managed timbers. The makers take pride in quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail, committed to making lifetime pieces with a negligible footprint. Mark and his attentive team are passionate about architecture + design and will work with you across both your residential and commercial projects. Tuckey pieces encourage gathering and memory making. Their aim is to make bespoke timber pieces to span generations. A curated selection of complementary seating, homewares, lighting and artwork can be found at both Byron and Melbourne showrooms. marktuckey.com.au IG: @mark_tuckey Byron Bay Showroom 14 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay byronbay@marktuckey.com.au

Love Byron Bay PEEK Gallery Established by artist Gabrielle Pool, PEEK Gallery represents a select group of established artists and emerging talent, as well as delivering a dynamic contemporary program. Located in the heart of downtown Byron Bay, PEEK is focused on exhibiting the finest art being created. While primarily showcasing artists in the region, PEEK also carries an eclectic inventory of artists from all over the world, inviting art collectors and the culturally curious to 'engage and experience something new’. Please contact the Peek Gallery for a digital catalogue, request a local measure and quote, or to arrange an after-hours appointment at the gallery. 7/8 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay peekgallery.com 0488 64 64 64

Elevate the joy with the finest selection of divine chocolate this Christmas. When it comes to exploring chocolate varieties suited to connoisseurs, vegans and devotees of cacao this is the place to venture. For seven years, Byron Bay has been home to this unique little business dedicated to igniting the imagination with exquisite chocolate encounters. Love Byron Bay Creperie & Chocolate Boutique has been voted by chocoholics as their favourite sweet spot for gifts, treats and dessert. Serving French inspired crepes, (L’Ultime) cakes, pastries and offering artisan collections of divine chocolate, every taste preference, artistic whim and dietary requirement is catered for. Byron Bay’s own chocolate boutique, an essential festive service. Shop in store or purchase online to have your treats delivered. love-byronbay.com 2 Lawson St, Byron Bay

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VAMPT ~ mid-century absolute enthusiasts! Vampt Vintage Design has been busy hunting down some incredible Mid-Century furniture from a variety of countries. Their main store is in Sydney but they are also located in the Byron Arts & Industry Estate. They are excited to announce that their next container is on its way, filled with an array of Italian lighting, Portuguese beauties, stunning Brazilian furniture and of course very stylish Scandinavian pieces arriving early next year. Vampt is focused on ‘forever furniture’, and if it’s not for forever – they can also trade back in the future if your style or space has changed. From styling to hire, to worldwide sourcing, they are your go-to. Vampt prides themselves on authentic pieces from the Mid-Century era. vamptvintagedesign.com Instagram: @vamptvintagedesign 3/18 Centennial Act, Byron Industrial Est Bodhi Living Complex

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Ozone Beauty & Medi Spa This Christmas, Ozone Beauty & Medi Spa has loads of great specials in-store, as well as 20 per cent value added gift vouchers for all online voucher sales. Book your Antiageing ‘Define Smooth & Tighten’ facelift for just $2200 (was $2750). Or spoil your loved one with a treatment/product combination. Purchase three Spa Facials & Holiday Skincare Travel Packs for $449, or six Spa Facials & Mega Hydration Skincare Packs for just $999. Bodyfirming, cellulite reduction treatments are available for stomach, arms, thighs, buttocks and backs. Contact Kirsty for a quote. Free consultations by appointment. Gift vouchers and bookings available online or call your professional, local, celebrity endorsed Beauty & Medi Spa. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! 3/32 Mullumbimbi St, Brunswick Heads www.ozonebeautyspa.com.au 6685 1145

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Mullum Ex~Services Club On behalf of the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club, we wish all our members, guests and suppliers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The Club is closed Christmas Day, reopening for normal trade Boxing Day onwards. Celebrate the New Year at the best location in Mullum. The ‘80s were the height of fashion. Who can forget those colourful parachute tracksuits, short frilly skirts, big, teased hair and leg warmers? Come dressed in your ‘80s attire to win a $100 bar tab. Societa Bistro will provide everything from a small snack right through to a casual evening feast. New Year’s entertainment will be local band, Sabotage, one of the premier cover bands on the far north coast. Free live music from 8.30pm until the new year. 58 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2533 www.mullumexservices.com.au

Balloon Aloft As the summer season is upon us what better way to celebrate with your friends and family than atop the rainbow region in a hot air balloon! Balloon Aloft Byron Bay offer daily sunrise flights across the Shire, which is a great outdoor adventure to share with your loved ones. Spectacular views span from native treetops through to the Mt Warning caldera, green valleys and ocean beyond. Their professional team of pilots and crew will accompany you throughout the morning, making for an unforgettable fun experience. Exclusive and group bookings available upon request and all flights include a delicious breakfast after the flight at Three Blue Ducks, The Farm. Enjoy the Christmas cheer this festive season and visit www. balloonaloftbyronbay.com

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Salvage Imports The borders are open. We are waiting for you. Bring your trailer and your credit card. You can take any piece home with you today. The good news is we are direct importers and have ready stock. No waiting for months. We have spent over 30 years sourcing handcrafted furniture from India, China and Indonesia to meet the growing demand for organic materials and to soften the carbon footprint by reusing wherever possible. No two pieces are alike and we are passionate about finding the right piece for you. Be quick because there is a world wide shortage of solid reclaimed timbers. 9 Upton Street, Bundall, Qld 4217 (next to The Good Guys). 07 55 387 422 salvageimports.com.au

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The Mullumbimby Chocolate Shop It’s that time of year again! With Christmas fast approaching, The Mullumbimby Chocolate Shop has got you covered. You’ll find all kinds of treats and treasures including Secret Santas wrapped and ready to go, foiled chocolate Santas, beautifully handcrafted gourmet chocolates, gift boxes, unique stocking stuffers, gift hampers, complimentary wrapping and much more. Don’t forget their old fashioned Lolly Bar with over 100 lollies! They also have a fantastic assortment of premium locally made chocolate covered nuts and fruits, gourmet chocolate truffles and pralines, chocolate bars, fudge and Turkish delight, plus an old fashioned range of sweets in jars and a great range of the newest ones too, along with premium Gelato and slushees! See you at ‘The Sweetest Shop in Town!’ Shop 1/104 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 4825

Son of Drum is a candy store for adults – alive with the sounds of musical instruments you can try out and taste with your ears! They have musical instruments and accessories for all ages and skill levels to suit any budget. Their range is constantly evolving and improving, so it’s always worth swinging by regularly to keep up to date with what’s new. They also carry out instrument repairs and arrange tuition. They pride themselves on their helpful and intimate local knowledge. Oh yeah, and their prices are pretty competitive too! Drop in and see what they can do for you before you buy anywhere else, including online. You may be pleasantly surprised! They’re fully stocked for Xmas. Shop 1/31 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby 6684 1742 www.sonofdrum.com.au

The Brunswick Heads Record Fair Matt the Vinyl Junkie is back with another five day mega record sale. With close to 40,000 records in stock the Vinyl Junkie fairs are some of the best in Australia, filled with amazing tonnes of wax in every genre. There will be DJs on the decks most days so come and have a listen and have a dig. Despite not being able to travel to the USA owing to covid Matt has managed to secure through a contact in the states two pallets of fresh wax, due to land before the fair. There will be heaps of discounted records as well as five dollar bargains. The fair starts on Tuesday 28 December and runs till Saturday 1 January. Open 10am-6pm every day. Brunswick Heads Memorial Hall Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

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F tive S son CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR & SUMMER IN BRUNSWICK HEADS Bruns Bag for Summer JǣǔɎ ɀȒȅƺȒȇƺ Ə ȸɖȇɀ ³ɖȅȅƺȸ ƏǕ ˡǼǼƺƳ ɯǣɎǝ ǕȒȒƳǣƺɀ ǣȇƬǼɖƳǣȇǕ Ə ÁȒȸƏǸǣȇƏ ƫƺƏƬǝ ɎȒɯƺǼ ǔȸȒȅ Ɏǝƺ àǣɀǣɎȒȸ !ƺȇɎȸƺِ “While you are here” booklets: 0ȇƳɀ ‫ הא‬hƏȇɖƏȸɵ ¨ǣƬǸ ɖȵ Ə ƫȒȒǸǼƺɎ ǔȸȒȅ Ɏǝƺ àǣɀǣɎȒȸ !ƺȇɎȸƺ ƏȇƳ ɀǝȒȵ ǼȒƬƏǼ ǔȒȸ Ə ƬǝƏȇƬƺ ɎȒ ɯǣȇ ‫ ׎׎׏ڟ‬ȸɖȇɀ JǣǔɎ ɮȒɖƬǝƺȸɀ ǣȇ ‫ א‬ǔɖɎɖȸƺ ƳȸƏɯɀً (ƺƬ ‫ ׏ב‬ƏȇƳ ‫ זא‬hƏȇ ‫ ِאא׎א‬ 12 days of Christmas Facebook Giveaway: 0ȇƳɀ !ǝȸǣɀɎȅƏɀ 0ɮƺِ Bruns Christmas Giving Tree at Dolphin Cafe: 0ȇƳɀ ‫( בא‬ƺƬƺȅƫƺȸ

Merry Christmas from Byron Community College As the year comes to a close, it’s wonderful to see the students complete their qualifications and prepare for new adventures in 2022. Byron College wishes everyone many rewards to come from their studies. There is another packed program with around 600 courses in 2022, with fee free and subsidised places available* for all Accredited training and most NSW residents are eligible. The campus is closed from 23 December 2021 to 3 January 2022. You can enrol online anytime throughout the break. The College wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and hopes to see you in 2022! www.byroncollege.org.au *This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. RTO: 90013

Mullumbimby Rotary Christmas Window Dressing ³ɎȸȒǼǼ ƏȸȒɖȇƳ Ɏǝƺ ! ( ƏȇƳ ƬǝƺƬǸ ȒɖɎ Ȓɖȸ ȸɖȇɀ ƳǣɀȵǼƏɵɀِ Áǝƺ àǣɀǣɎȒȸ !ƺȇɎȸƺ ǝƏɀ ɯȒȇ Ɏǝƺ ‫ ٻ‬ɖɀɎȸƏǼǣƏȇƏ‫ ټ‬Ɏǝƺȅƺٍ

Christmas, New Year & Summer in Brunswick Heads

Christmas Eve Carols ǔȸƺƺ ƬȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ ƺɮƺȇɎ ƏɎ Ɏǝƺ ȸɖȇɀ ¨ǣƬɎɖȸƺ RȒɖɀƺِ

Bruns has so much to offer this summer, with special offers from local businesses including Resould, Wild Byron and Byron Bay Eco Cruises and Kayaks, plus many more! Pick up a While you are here booklet from the Visitor Centre and shop local for a chance to win $100 Bruns Gift vouchers. Prizes drawn 31 December and 28 January. 12 Days of Christmas Facebook Giveaway. Final prize, a $500 voucher from Hotel Bruns, drawn on Christmas eve. Like their Facebook page, tag a mate, and like the prizegiver page to win! Put a smile on someone's face this Christmas! Put a gift under the Bruns Christmas Giving Tree at Dolphin Cafe before 23 December. Gifts will be distributed by local community group, Bruns Brekky. Facebook: @brunswick.heads.visitor.centre

McGregor’s Family Carnival: ³ƏɎ ‫( ׏׏‬ƺƬ ٫ ³ɖȇ ‫ בא‬hƏȇ ³ƏȇɎƏ Əȸȸǣɮƺɀ ‫ז‬ȵȅ Ȓȇ !ǝȸǣɀɎȅƏɀ ƺɮƺٍ Woodchop Carnival: ‫ב׏‬٫‫ ד׏‬hƏȇɖƏȸɵ ‫אא׎א‬ ٢zȒɎƺ‫ ي‬ȸɖȇɀ ÁɯǣǼǣǕǝɎ xƏȸǸƺɎɀ ƏȇƳ RȒɖɀǣƺ Əȸƺ ȇȒɎ Ȓȇ Ɏǝǣɀ ɵƺƏȸ٣ِ

Merry Christmas!

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As we head toward the close of what has been a challenging year for many of us, our local venues are giving us plenty of choices for how we can let loose and welcome in 2022! The secret’s out – NYE in Byron The Secret Garden is a lush oasis right in the centre of the main street of Byron Bay – the perfect location to celebrate. For the best party in town celebrate the new Year of the Tiger at Secret Garden Byron Bay on 31 December 2021. The garden will be styled to the max to entice all your senses to the next level, ranging from mind-blowing lighting installations to ear drumming tunes by a great line-up of amazing DJs, to sexy stage dancers, delicious drinks, and yummy food. Kiss 2021 goodbye and let’s embrace the new year together! Pre-sale tickets $150, including one free cocktail and a pocket curry. See you in the Garden, Jonson St, Byron Bay. Tickets via Humanitix – events.humanitix.com/new-years-eve-party-2022

Fun Friday at Harvest Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Harvest who will be will be serving up the fun and deliciousness they are famous for on their Fun Friday New Year’s Eve event. Definitely an event for everyone, the whole family will be entertained by Shorty the Clown, including magic, balloons and bubbles for the kids and the Mark Chapman Band and DJ SammyKC to keep everyone bopping along. The infamous Fun Friday event in the Harvest gardens and old bakery will be serving everything from Spanish tortillas and Peruvian catering to dumplings and more. Don’t forget the gelato bar and harvest doughnuts. For your thirst there are Feels Botanical cocktails and elixirs, Lord Byron Distillery cocktails and mixers, Yulli’s Brewery beer and the Harvest bubbles and wine bar. Start off your New Year’s Eve the right way at Harvest. Friday 31 December from 4pm to 9pm. Entry $15 per adult, and kids are free!

From: 4pm - 9pm Bring family and friends to celebrate NYE @ our famous Fun Friday event @ Harvest in our gardens and Old Historic Bakery on Friday 31 December 2021

Food Ambrunah - Spanish tortillas A Chef’s Pocket - Peruvian catering Dumpling Baby - dumplings & more Ice Cream & Harvest Donuts

Bars Feels Botanical Bar - cocktails and elixirs Lord Byron Distillery - cocktails and mixers Yulli’s Brewery - beer bar Harvest bubbles + wine bar

Music + Entertainment Shorty the Clown with magic, balloons and bubbles!! Mark Chapman DJ SammyKC

Entry fee is $15 per adult and kids are free!

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FRIDAY DEC 31 FROM 4PM

NEW YEARS EVE

BYRON BAY

FREE Family Friendly Entertainment, Food Trucks, Markets Stalls, Roving Performers and Activations

soulstreetbyronbay.com.au Jonson St & Dening Park

Traffic and Parking Byron Bay New Year’s Eve 31 December 2021

Roads closed From 6am on 31 December • Bay Street • Main Beach car park

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Main Stage

Event Area Accessible Parking

Pedestrian Access

Taxi Zone FREE Parking

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• Taxi rank - Jonson Street near Marvell Street intersection • Free parking all day between Tennyson Street and Massinger Street • Free parking from Kendall Street to Wordsworth Street from 5pm, 31 December – 9am, 1 January

Expect traffic delays

Road Closed

Road Closed

From 8am on 31 December • Jonson Street between Marvell Street and Lawson Street • Lawson Street south car park

Parking and public transport

NYE in Byron Bay is a community and family friendly event • Byron Bay town centre is an ALCOHOL-FREE ZONE • NO ALCOHOL will be allowed on the streets. On-the-spot fines apply. • There is ZERO TOLERANCE for anti-social behaviour. • ZERO WASTE - Soul Street is a zero-waste event. Please BYO cups, plates, cutlery.

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Get ’80s funked at Mullum Ex-Services Make No Bones about New Year’s Eve Be part of a plant-based movement – you are invited to join the No Bones crew on their expedition to save the Earth one Brussells sprout at a time – and you can start this New Year’s Eve. No Bones opened its doors with a mission to change the way people think about vegan food. Every menu they create takes time and care to ensure they source as many of their ingredients as possible locally, both to support local incredible farmers and also to minimise their carbon footprint. You’ll notice that their wines are all Australian for the same reason. You can sample their incredible menu and wonderful wines for yourself from 5pm on Friday, 31 December into the wee small hours of 2022. Visit: www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au for more information and bookings.

The Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club are wishing all their members, guests and suppliers a Happy New Year. The Club is inviting you to celebrate the New Year at the best location in Mullum with an ’80s style fancy dress – everyone knows the 80s were the height of fashion. Seriously, who can forget those colourful parachute tracksuits, the short frilly skirts, the big, teased hair and best of all – the leg warmers! Come dressed in your ’80s gear to win a $100 bar tab. Societa Bistro will be fired up and ready to provide anything from a small snack right through to a casual evening feast. Our New Year’s entertainment will be North Coast local band Sabotage who are one of the premier cover bands on the far north coast. A four-piece band, drawing on music from the ’60s through to today’s hits. Free live music from 8.30pm until the new year.

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VEGAN BAR AND KITCHEN

Soul Street for little and big kids For the kiddies this New Year’s Eve in Byron Bay’s Soul Street there is Right to Party, a high energy cabaret for kids, featuring rebellious music, vocal acrobatics and a whole lotta mischief – spike your mohawk and fight for your right to party! Little Match Productions presents the Rebel Rebel Workshop; an intergalactic adventure traversing the ‘sounds’ of space and making stars with everyone’s favourite Star Man, David Bowie; and the Punk Parade Workshop recruiting all minimarauders – with fashion inspired by Vivienne Westwood and early ’80s punk, the kids create a (take-home) pirate costume and join the Punk Pirate Parade! Everyone will love The Mask Family, a suite of full face, nonverbal, accessible, inclusive and magical roving mask theatre acts that connect directly the audience. They are a heartwarming exploration of the joy of human interaction and the incredible power of how a simple act of kindness, and authentic connection, can transform a person’s life. There’s also great fun for the big kiddies – stay tuned… Byron Bay’s Soul Street starts at Jonson Street at 4pm and at Dening Park at 6pm. Visit: soulstreetbyronbay.com.au for more information.

New Year’s Eve

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How now Meow Meow Christmas Eve 2021 marks a new milestone in the history of the Brunswick Picture House. Unloved and sitting lifelessly for over 30 years, it was love at first sight for Brett Haylock and Chris Chen. The Picture House is launching their Mother of All Summers… the biggest summer program yet. The highlights being: a huge coup in securing international superstar Meow Meow. Meow Meow has hypnotised, inspired and terrified audiences globally with unique creations and sell-out shows from New York to Paris, London to Berlin… and now Brunswick Heads. She will not only command the stage in her three cabaret shows, but will pretty much blow the new roof off the House, in their first ever New Year’s Eve Gala. A night of nights with all the razzle, dazzle and surprises you have come to expect from the Picture House. This is a NYE celebration to end all celebrations. Meow will be joined by very special guests, and you can count down the new year with a DJ and dancing. The beautiful Picture House garden will be open from 7.30pm with Meow Meow on stage at 9pm. Antipasto platters are included and this is a BYO event. For more info about the gigs coming up at the Picture House, including Meow Meow on NYE, or the following month of world class comedy, with the ‘who’s who’ of Australian comedy, visit Brunswickpicturehouse.com.

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Funky Freaks Fiesta in Bangalow The Freaks of Nature production crew and Byron Bay DJs invite you to join them on New Year’s Eve for Funky Freaks Fiesta, a music and lighting extravaganza at the Illumin8 Arts Yard in Bangalow, to celebrate our freedom to gather and dance together. Over two large indoor and outdoor dance zones in a lush tropical setting, with live music, some of your favourite local DJs, including four DJs from the last Freaks of Nature Event, and scrumptious food and soft drinks will be available. BYO intoxicants, good vibes, dancing shoes and fire and light toys to play with from 7pm 31 December ‘till 2.30am, 1 January 2022 – yew! Limited tickets available for the event on Eventbrite.com. Illumin8 Arts Yard, 99 Lismore Road, Bangalow. Byronbaydjs.com

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F tive S son Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Christmas Message 2021 ‘The peoples that walked in darkness has seen a great light; on those who live in a land of deep shadow, a light has shone.’ (Isaiah) In his versatility of expression and imagery, Isaiah still exalts the Grace of God, as we of the 21st Century, celebrate what he prophesied – the birth of the ‘Prince of Peace’… ‘Jesus Our Saviour!’ As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc throughout our world socially and economically and with new variants causing continued concern with the lifting of restrictions, we place our trust and hope in the Lord, lest we truly be ruled by fear! In Jesus’ name, please be kind to each other this Christmas and in the new year 2022! Fr David Gilbey Byron Bay Parish Office: 6685 6260

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PARISH BANGALOW/BYRON BAY

Christmas Eve 24th December

Christmas Day 25th December

St Kevin’s 5.30pm Catholic Church, Deacon St, BANGALOW

7.30am St Finbarr’s Catholic Church, 50 Tennyson St, BYRON BAY

St Finbarr’s 8pm Catholic Church, 50 Tennyson St, BYRON BAY

9.30am St Kevin’s Catholic Church, Deacon St, BANGALOW

Christmas with the Anglican Parish of Byron The Anglican Parish of Byron now incorporates Bangalow, Byron Bay and Mullumbimby. This year we welcomed Rev Grahame and Rev Brenda Yager, who together with Rev Rosie Wynter and the lay ministers now complete our Ministry Team. We invite you to share this Christmas Season with us. Our special gift to the community this year is the up lighting of All Soul's Church, Bangalow, St Paul's Church, Byron Bay and St Martin's Church, Mullumbimby. In partnership with North Coast Events the churches will shine from 16 December 2021 until 4 January 2022. We hold our community and the world in our prayers and our hearts as we continue to face the extraordinary challenges that 2021 has given us. Christmas Blessings. The Anglican Parish of Byron

Anglican Parish of Byron

CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES

17 December 7pm Friday, St Paul’s Byron Bay Lessons and Carols by Candlelight 14 Kingsley St, Byron Bay

23 December 6pm Thursday, St Thomas’ Brunswick Heads Holy Communion, Christmas Eve Worship (a day early). Family Worship and Holy Communion 21 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads

24th Dec Christmas Eve 6pm St Paul’s Byron Bay Family Worship, Holy Communion and Christmas Play 14 Kingsley St, Byron Bay 7pm All Souls Bangalow Family Worship and Holy Communion 1 Ashton St, Bangalow 9pm St Martin’s Mullumbimby Family Worship, Holy Communion and Christmas Play 38 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 9pm St Columba’s Ewingsdale Family Worship and Holy Communion William Flick Lane, Ewingsdale

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25th Dec Christmas Day 7.30am St Thomas’ Brunswick Heads Holy Communion 21 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads 9am All Souls Bangalow Holy Communion 1 Ashton St, Bangalow 9am St Martin’s Mullumbimby Holy Communion 38 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 9am St Paul’s Byron Bay Holy Communion 14 Kingsley St, Byron Bay

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F tive Bombay to Byron Happy Herb Shop The newly opened Ocean Shores Happy Herb Shop is busy creating a community hub contributing to education, transformation and fulfilment, providing natural integrated healthcare and holistic wellbeing, while promoting the appreciation, education, benefits, culture and freedom for all plants and herbs. The shop offers a wide range of products with expert knowledge, advice and ever friendly service. They also have wonderful collections of gifts, including journals and diaries, quality Japanese, Tibetan, Indian and resin incense, a range of local and imported smudge sticks and bundles, body oils and perfumes, essential oils and burners, salt lamps, statues, teapots, candles, unique clothes, singing bowls, books, tarot and oracle cards, fire and circus gear and more. Shop 10, Ocean Village Shopping Centre Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores 0468 853 774

An exceptional Indian restaurant in the heart of Byron Bay, Bombay to Byron's diverse menu caters for every dietary requirement, including vegan, gluten-free and dairy free. They also have an extensive wine and beer list. Specialties include Masala Dosa, a South Indian savoury crepe delicacy that's available for lunch. Other favourites include Goan Fish Curry, Butter Chicken, Malai Kofta, Chicken Tikka Masala, Vegetable Kofta and Kerala Chicken. They also have seasonal specials. Using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible, they also grind their own spices. Open seven nights a week from 4.30 to 9.30pm, serving lunch every day, except Monday. Delivery available throughout the area, including to Suffolk Park and Ewingsdale. NB: Closed 24 and 25 December. Complete menu is online, with mouth-watering pictures of the food. www.bombaytobyron.com.au Shop 12, North Byron Plaza, 90-96 Jonson St, Byron Bay | 6680 8355

The ORACLE Ever since I can remember, I have been able to see, sense and know energy. I would predict things, or talk about the dead relative, appearing behind the person my mother was talking to, (which was quiet unnerving to them to say the least!) At 15 I was reading Tarot professionally and even now my passion for it has not dimmed. I absolutely love it. I love the interaction with the client; the way the patterns inform and impart wisdom. I love seeing the confusion or cloud they come in with dissipate and diffuse over the session. I love to see a sense of purpose and direction renewed, and inspiration ignited from within. Gift vouchers available. www.i-of-ra.com/readings Vicki Veranese 0412 400 085

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Red Ginger Walking through the doors of the Red Ginger stores in Byron Bay and Bangalow is a delight to all your senses. Like walking the lanes of a Chinese market surrounded by the sights, smells and flavours of Asia. The steamed dumplings are famous, and it’s a treat to sit in the store or on the lovely veranda in Bangalow to eat with free green tea, or take them home for an Asian treat. Red Ginger is your one stop Asian grocery and homewares shop, including locally sourced products, fresh organic Asian produce from Boon Luck Farm and locally foraged seaweeds. For anyone who is cooking Asian food, they have the best brands. Teas, teapots, Japanese ceramics and many beautiful Asian-inspired furniture items, homewares and gifts fill the store. 111 Jonson Street, Byron Bay | 6680 9779 38 Station Street, Bangalow | 6687 2808

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No Bones – newly renovated! No Bones has recently expanded and just finished an incredible renovation, timed perfectly with a new summer menu. The mission is to bring everyone together over good food – meat eaters and vegans alike. Imagine dining at a restaurant where you can relax knowing that your choices will be ethical, no matter what you order, and where you can be proud knowing that you’ve contributed to a better Earth in this moment, without compromising on flavour. The new summer menu is served alongside an incredible drink selection perfect for summertime sipping. Like all good things in life, the delicious morsels of goodness at No Bones are designed to be shared... try a little of everything. Be sure to book online. nobonesbyronbay.com.au @nobonesbyronbay 0481 148 007 | 11 Fletcher St. Byron Bay

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Wandana Brewing Co. Wandana is a small local brewery situated on the outskirts of the eclectic township of Mullumbimby. With a family friendly tap room and beer garden, it's the perfect place to kickback with friends whilst gazing out over the paddocks at the iconic Mt Chincogan. Lovingly crafted small batch beers are all made on-site and in full view of visitors, if you’re in luck you might get to taste an upcoming brew directly from the tank. A large roster of local DJs and musicians set the scene for sunset. Don't miss out on tickets for the NYE bash! The ever-changing lineup of delicious food trucks offer culinary treats from around the world. Take-away beers and growler fills available. Open every day till 9 January (closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day). www.wandanabrewingco.com.au 20 Manns Rd, Mullumbimby

The Regent The Regent is excited to announce a remarkable January program highlighting the best in film, live music, food and drink, that’s sure to entertain and excite all ages. Their diverse January lineup features comedy with Austen Tayshus and Mandy Nolan… plus Vanessa Larry Mitchell's festival hit show, Tear Drops on My D***o. For music lovers, they present Felicity Lawless, Jesse Witney, Wild Thyme, Parissa Bouas, Sahar, Snez, Jex Lopez, Elena B Williams, Shivram Rath and many more. The Regent offers a selection of films to delight all ages, from blockbuster to indie, plus, for film buffs, the Bangalow Film Festival. Enjoy pizzas, SE Asian food and more from the Regent Cafe. The bar offers organic wines, Sloshies, craft beers and cocktails, including frozen margaritas! www.the-regent.com.au/live-events/ 5 Brisbane Street, Murwillumbah 02 6672 8265

5 Brisbane St Murwillumbah

02 6672 8265 What’s on this SUMMER Holidays

Movies Dune Under a Pagan Sky No Time To Die Eternals Elf Smelliville Encanto Ron’s Gone Wrong A Boy Called Christmas Clifford the Big Red Dog Boss Baby Family Business

for the kids and some holiday relief for parents! $25

Café and bar open For tickets and Bookings head to our website

WWW.THE-REGENT.COM.AU

LIVE SHOWS THE REGIONAL VENUE COLLECTIVE PROUDLY PRESENTS

The Other Side of Song tour

Thurs Jan 13th 7.30pm

THE FESTIVE SEASON: OPEN 7 DAYS

(except Xmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day)

DJs AND LIVE MUSIC DAILY FOOD TRUCKS

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TICKETS $25 / $20

(+ booking fees)

FOOD AND BAR AVAILABLE

SE Asian Food / Pizzas / Sweet Treats / Organic Wine / Cocktails

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AN INITIATIVE OF:

*Vouchers must be redeemed before MARCH 31, 2022.

Week 1 Carol Tansley Stewarts Menswear Lisa Hooked and Cooked K Webb Mullum Newsagency Sebastian Son Of Drum Mukti Moon Santos

Week 2 Mal Riddle Spice it up Thai

IT’S A WRAP Rose Baudin Mitre 10 Mary Williams Barbarella Hair and Beauty Kung Mullum Asian Grocery Laninie Devine Meats

Week 3 Sarah Craig Watson Soul Pattinson Chemist Debbie Robinson Barbarella

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Teagan Mills Mullum Instyle Serene Bergin Dinos IGA Gashi Devine Quality Meats

Week 4 Benny Dinos IGA Glen Scheibe MItre 10 Cass Bridgelands Chris Thomas Mockingbird Sharon St Baker Liberty

20x$100

vouchers winners!

Santa will be arriving on th e Fire Truck on Thursda y 23 Dec at 4 .30pm, outs the newsag ide ency. Come on down an maybe snap d a photo with the big guy. Some busin esses may b e choosing to stay open a little longe r on that Thursday als o.

PARTICIPATING STORES Auto/Tyre/ Mechanical 1 2 3 4 5

B-Line Auto Chincogan Mechanical Liberty Mullumbimby Main Arm Mechanical Mullumbimby Tyres

Hair / Beauty 6

Barbarella

Bicycles 7

True Wheel Cycles

Books 8

The Bookshop Mullumbimby

Camping 9

Mullumbimby Disposals

Experiences 10

Crystal Castle

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Farm Equipment/ Supplies 11 12

Farmcare Mullumbimby Rural Co-op

Professional Services 13 14 15 16 17

Colleen Reilly Optometrist WD Nicholls & Associates Mullum Vet Mullum Mac Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce

Food/Beverage 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Byron Bay Pork and Meats The Courthouse Bottle Shop Devine Quality Meats Dinos IGA Hooked & Cooked Main Arm Store & Bottlo Mullum Asian Grocer

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The Mullum Chocolate Shop Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club Mullum Indian The Nook Paseyo The Patch Santos Organics Spice It Up Thai Wandana Brewery The Source Bulk Foods

Furniture/ Homewares 34 35 36 37

Mullum Instyle Bridglands Electrical Bridglands Furniture Linen House

Gifts/Clothing 38 39 40 41

Amore Mullumbimby Hemp Culture Made In Mullum Mimi & Flo

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Mockingbird Vintage Mullum Mandala Crystal Sanctuary Stewarts Menswear

Hardware 45

James Hardware (Mitre 10)

Health

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Music 49

Son of Drum

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Mullum/Byron Mullumbimby Newsagency

Veterinarian 52

Mullum Vet Clinic

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North Coast news online

What I don’t need for Christmas is… Eve Jeffery

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or the sake of an experiment go into your kitchen, look around and see what you need. What you actually need. If you’re having difficulty, open a cupboard where you store your appliances and have a look in there. What do you need? What can’t you live without? Maybe go to the drawers and count the cutlery, have a really good look in the crockery places – do you need a gravy boat? A soup tureen? Maybe just a few more dessert bowls? Do you need some new knives and forks or another bottle opener? Maybe you need a mixer or a blender? Maybe even something big, like a microwave or a fridge. Looking at the essentials,

you could probably do with some food in your cupboard – have a really good look. Do you need to have more food in your cupboard? Is there enough food there already? Is there enough to last you and your family two weeks? If the shops closed right now, could you manage to scrape together enough meals to feed everyone for two weeks (you might be surprised how much food you have). Is there enough juice in the fridge for this week? Enough salad greens and tomatoes? Let’s expand the experiment beyond the kitchen – go into the bathroom and see what you need there… Maybe a new set of scales? Maybe a new lady-shaver or some moisturiser? Your bedroom is a fun place, you might need a

pillow or two, a decorative throw or some matching cushions? There is always something missing in the wardrobe. Are there enough clothes? Are there enough clothes that you could wear something different every day for the next two weeks? Could you use a new Motörhead t-shirt? Do you have two pairs of shoes for all seasons? Sandals and thongs, work shoes and boots – maybe a pair of runners and some fluffy slippers? Clogs for the garden? There must be things you could get for the laundry? A washing machine or a dryer. Maybe some fabric softener? If you wander into the lounge room. Is there a television, a stereo, DVD player CD player, video player, BluRay player and a shelf full of books?

If the house is covered – try the yard; have you a lawnmower and a swing set? An edge trimmer? A garden setting and a gazebo or market umbrella? Are you in need of a new swimming pool perhaps?

Need versus want I am sure the point has been driven home – you can see where I am going. When we think of Christmas we automatically think of what can we give people and I suspect none of us could say that we’ve never been given something that we didn’t want and more often than not, something we didn’t need. So what is it that people need at Christmas? What is the urge we have to give gifts – mostly gifts that we buy? When I was a kid we

got toys and books for Christmas, but it was also a chance to get some things we needed – a new dress when we had grown out of all the old ones, new shoes and undies and an upgrade on the old hairbrush or sun hat, my clever (and probably cash-careful) parents gave us things that were also part of our daily needs. What are the ‘gifts’ that we can give someone to make their life better – the things they need to be happier? More satisfied? Less sad

or angry or hurt? Less lonely? Do any of those things come in boxes and wrapping paper? Let’s try a new experiment – even if you have already spent a month’s wages on gifts, why not make a list, just for the hell of it, of things you can give each loved one – something that they actually need – things where they don’t have to rattle the box and guess what it is. Things that make them feel better and safer and happier and wanted and loved.

Queensland trio want the Reef listed as ‘in danger’ Eve Jeffery

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ith echoes of the eight students and a nun who took the government to court over the Vickery coal mine expansion in northern New South Wales, three young Queenslanders are pushing to protect the Great Barrier Reef by writing to UNESCO.

Reclassifying the Reef as ‘in danger’ The women are urging the Reef be listed as ‘in danger’ owing to the severe risk it faces from climate change, and the federal government’s ill-founded reliance on, and prolonging of, fossil fuel dependence. Environmental Justice Australia lawyers, on behalf of the three young women, have written to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee arguing the federal government has failed to meet its obligations under the 1972 World Heritage Convention to protect the Reef from its most serious threat – climate change. In June this year, UNESCO recommended the Reef be added to the List of World Heritage in Danger, which would put pressure on the federal government to face up to climate threats to the Reef on the international stage. It would also open the Reef to more funding and assistance to tackle the

Students who want to save the Great Barrier Reef: Left: Ava Shearer, 17, from Port Douglas swims with a green sea turtle. Right: Claire Galvin, 20, from Cairns and Brooklyn O’Hearn, 18, from Townsville. Photos supplied pressing issues placing the health of the Reef at risk.

Decision deferred Owing to alleged persistent lobbying by the federal government, UNESCO deferred the decision and requested the government report back on its action to protect the global icon by February 1, 2022. In response, three community leaders – Claire Galvin, 20, from Cairns, Brooklyn O’Hearn, 18, from Townsville and Ava Shearer, 17, from Port Douglas – are stepping up their fight to protect the Reef, which is not only an international wonder but is integral to their lives, communities and local economies. The three women say the federal government’s persistent approval of new fossil fuel projects flies in the face of the action needed to prevent further extreme

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coral bleaching events and to protect the immeasurable value of the Reef. The move comes as pressure mounts on Environment Minister, Sussan Ley to revoke approval for the Adani (Bravus) mine, which will further fuel harmful climate change and pose serious and irreversible threats to the Reef.

Expert evidence In October 2020, Brooklyn and Claire presented Ms Ley with expert evidence and strong legal grounds to revoke the approval of the controversial coal mine on the basis that its contribution to climate change and the resulting impact on the Great Barrier Reef was not assessed when the mine was approved. Ava has also previously written to Ms Ley urging her to reject Clive Palmer’s Central Queensland coal

project mine, located just 10km from the World Heritage Site, on the basis of the very significant risks to the Reef and reiterating to the minister that a safe, healthy and prosperous future for the Reef is vital for her generation, and all those to come. The clients, Claire, Brooklyn and Ava, say that having grown up next to the Reef, each of them fell in love with the Great Barrier Reef at a very young age and feel a very deep connection to it and its immense beauty. ‘We know that the Great Barrier Reef is in imminent danger due to humaninduced climate change. Rather than shift towards a renewable future that would help secure this Australian icon for our generation and those to come, our government continues to greenlight more fossil fuel projects, including Adani’s

coal mine, which contradicts what the science tells us is needed.’

Recognise what has been known ĪşſȞƷĕëſƆ The trio say they need the federal government to recognise what the scientists and the international community have known for years, that the Reef is in danger and we need to act now to preserve it. ‘Placing the Reef on UNESCO’s “in danger” list is a first, important step. ‘We have grown up surrounded by the incredible wonder of this international icon, but it means so much not only to the local environment but to the livelihoods for so many people in our regions.’ Environmental Justice Australia lawyer, Elke Nicholson said, as a signatory to

the 1972 World Heritage Convention, Australia has a responsibility to ensure our magnificent natural world is kept intact for generations to come. ‘The Morrison government continues to approve coal and gas projects which lock in emissions for decades to come and are debilitating to the health of our Reef and the ecosystems it supports. ‘Listing the Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’ would acknowledge the obvious reality and open it up to further funding dedicated to responding to the imminent threat of climate change, which could be critical to help restore the Reef after years of severe bleaching events. ‘Our clients, and all young Australians, have the right to see the Great Barrier Reef thrive for years to come. It is vital we act now to ensure there is something left to protect.’ www.echo.net.au

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Be concerned, be very concerned... Richard Gates

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popped by the supermarket on Wednesday to pick up a few groceries on the way home from the local doctors’ surgery where I’d just been given my booster shot for the wretched SARS-CoV-2 virus; a dose of the Pfizer vaccine. No problem. All over in a moment. My first two were AstraZeneca (AZ) without any complication, that reflects a long history of vaccination without a problem, since childhood. These were for protection against a whole range of diseases, from smallpox to polio, and in more recent years shingles and influenza. In the supermarket I was struck by the fact I was the only one wearing a mask. No QR code at the door. No masks on staff. No-one interested in social distancing any more. The red dots on the floor at the checkout for customer spacing were being ignored. All those rules and behaviours drilled into us over the past couple of years through government advertising about being

‘COVID Safe’ no longer had currency on this, the first day of COVID rule relaxation. I felt uncomfortable. Little wonder. How can you go from well-developed protective habits to none at all, in the space of a day, and not feel a little uncomfortable? Particularly when news bulletins are telling us that a new version of the virus, the Omicron strain, is here? Boris Johnson is telling Brits there will be 100,000 new cases a day in the UK, and the NSW State government is telling us we may have as many as 25,000 thousand new cases a day in the new year. Whatever happened to the precautionary principle – and just plain common sense? For me the discomfort was not just about the sudden shift in government requirements putting people at risk when we had been so careful for so long to keep the virus in check. Earlier experiences had primed me about the dreadful consequences of so many diseases we had subsequently controlled and eradicated. Through good public health policy rolled

had an injection for protection against ‘Lock Jaw’.

Ignoring health advice

Polio patients in a medical ward. Photo WHO Library out by government over many years, along with phenomenal advances in medical science that protected human life, these treatments all taken for granted now.

Before cures I recall an early childhood visit to my father in Sydney Hospital. He’d just had surgery. Many of the other patients on the ward were in Iron Lungs. They had polio and couldn’t breathe. There was no inoculation against polio in those days. One patient just lay there looking at a glass box above him with an open book whose pages he couldn’t turn until

PŕĈſĕëƆĕĎ ǖ ĶīIJƐ ƐſëĶŕĶŕī ëƐ dĶƆŔşſĕ ëĶſżşſƐ Q It seems to me that many people in favour of expansion of the Lismore Airport are missing the point of the objections; that is, the future noise levels, not the present levels. No-one has yet experienced the effects of the overseas flying schools that are being invited to base themselves here. Once they are here there are no firm controls to do anything about the impacts. I found the survey rather wishy washy about noise levels and many people who are about to get a noisy shock were probably not aware of the expected levels. Linda Whitefeather East Lismore Q Regarding the Lismore Say ‘no’ to increased flight training article (www.echo. net.au/lismore-residentsaction-group-say-no-toincreased-flight-training). When I rang the Lismore City Council (LCC) to ask how to complain about noise pollution coming from flights overhead, I had a similar experience of ‘handballing’ that was described in the article. I was told it had nothing to do with the Council

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and to contact Airservices Australia. This was, of course, a dead end. After some feelings of frustration, I realised that it is in fact the LCC’s responsibility. It is the Council that provides approval and makes agreements with the pilot schools. Therefore, it is the Council’s responsibility to directly influence the conditions around how, when, and where these flight schools operate. In my view, the recent ‘have your say’ survey conducted by LCC, did not genuinely reflect the views of those affected by the noise pollution. The survey was conducted at a time when the flights were few and therefore not a current concern of many residents. In addition, the statistic that 85.2 per cent of the 1,000 respondents ticked a box stating that there had been no increase in flight noise indicated those respondents live outside of earshot of the planes. Anyone who has lived and worked in the area of the flight circuits would confirm that there has been a definite increase in noise pollution. It is my understanding that LCC aims to make

Lismore Airport one of the busiest between Sydney and Brisbane. The experience we had in the past when there were often flights flying low over our homes, businesses, clinics and schools sometimes at a rate of once every 10-15 minutes, for hours and hours on end, at any time of the day on any day, may increase to intolerable levels. During the last few months of border closures, the noise levels have been more tolerable. However, during busy times when I was providing online individual counselling etc the noise levels detrimentally disrupted the professional services and possibly negatively affected the clients. During those busy times I was also concerned about the impact of the noise on children in schools trying to learn. Rather than being deceptive, LCC could be completely transparent and include accurate calculations about how many flights, the circuits they will fly, how many circuits per day, what days and what hours. Malcolm Huxter Girards Hill

someone turned the page for him. No podcasts then. No TV. No miniaturised radios. I remember Cassie L, the beautiful, pale young woman next door who succumbed to TB at 21. No treatments for her. I wasn’t allowed to visit her much younger brother because of the risk of catching the disease. The chocolates given to us by her family were thrown out because of perceived transmission risk, even though chocolates in those days were a luxury. And I recall the man in intensive care at the local hospital with tetanus and his struggle to survive. He was a farmer who had not

The sudden shift in public health management by the NSW government is made worse by the fact that the new premier seems to be ignoring the advice offered by the very serious and wellinformed Dr Kerry Chant, the State’s Principal Health Officer, a steady, consistent hand at the health helm whom ‘Our Glad’ relied on for good advice. Our new premier is an economics guy, infected by the marketplace bug, who seems to have little grasp of the health impacts of the SARS virus and surprisingly, no understanding of the long-term economic and health consequences of his government’s ‘let it rip’ philosophy for COVID management. For that matter, I sometimes question his economic comprehension and credentials as a money manager given the $4.6 billion ‘black hole’ from when he was in charge of iCare. If he is such a good money manager – how did

that happen? Is that what’s happening to management of the COVID-19 epidemic? The premier’s lack of concern showed itself early on when NSW Health stopped informing us, in the middle of November, about ‘venues of concern’, or ‘case locations’ on the NSW Government and NSW Health websites (https://www.nsw.gov.au/ covid-19/stay-safe/caselocations/exposure-sites ). They told us ‘This is due to a number of reasons, including high vaccination rates in the community’. Sadly, no explanation was given for the ‘number of reasons’ and I am still left wondering what they are. Perhaps none were given because putting economic considerations ahead of human health may not be politically palatable. But perhaps the largest surprise in all of this is that we are hearing nothing about ‘Long Haul COVID’, a nasty legacy effect of having COVID-19 which seems to afflict around ten per cent of the population who get the disease and which may last a lifetime. What are the economic consequences of this legacy Mr Premier?

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T A WILD AND WONDERFUL TIME WITH WILD THYME FOR THE RVC A BLUES BASE FOR HAT TIPPING The Soren Carlbergg Quartet are essentially a bluesbased band – they use the blues as a primary foundation and their musical prowess often sees them tipping the hat to many other musical genres during their live performances. Drifting between funk, blues and jazz, they create a groove that entertains all night long. The band has built an enthusiastic following over the five years since its official formation, with punters young and old delighting in the band’s powerful presentation and slightly bent interpretation of ‘the blues’ genre. Their delivery is professional and sharp, with all blues styles referenced in their sizeable repertoire. Original songs also feature strongly in their sets; penned by Soren and Louis, they are now the most requested songs at gigs. The combination of Soren’s raunchy vocals and guitar, with Louis Muller’s fantastic guitar work and his contrasting vocal style, backed up by the killer rhythm section of Martin and Leroy – it all comes together completing a truly unique and infectious sound! See them on Thursday at the Ballina RSL from 7.30pm. For info and tickets visit: ballinarsl.com.au.

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With their recently announced collaboration the Regional Venue Collective (RVC), comprising of the Byron Bay Theatre, The Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah and Star Court Theatre in Lismore, have already got great things lined up for 2022, and as every great journey starts with the first step, that first step is wonderful for the RVC. The inaugural Regional Venue Collective tour features Wild Thyme, appearing at The Regent in Murwillumbah next month. Wild Thyme is the recently birthed and incredibly glorious love-child of three musicians at the top of their game; Arlene Fletcher on double bass and vocals, Katie Crane on guitar and vocals, and Laura Targett on fiddle and vocals. With influences from bluegrass, to klezmer, to gypsy-jazz, to swing, to the dance music of European folk traditions, Wild Thyme have the skills to explore musical expression in innovative and exciting ways. Experiencing a live show is to immerse yourself into their exciting, immediate and passionate world – full of driving, high-energy music with beautiful harmonies. Wild and upbeat, tender and soulful, their virtuosic instrumental expertise and outstanding improvisational skills mesmerise and delight audiences. The three musicians, who come from diverse cultural backgrounds from around there world, combine influences to create an exciting brew of music which covers many genres and invents a few along the way, with an edge-of-your-seat freedom and immediacy. Wild Thyme’s infectious joy, sass, laughter and authenticity combined with their outrageous musical skills make them the must-see break-out act of the summer. The shows are at The Regent in Murwillumbah on Thursday 13 January, the Star Court Theatre in Lismore on 14 January and at Byron Theatre on Saturday 15 January,

with all shows starting at 7.30pm. Tickets for Wild Thyme are $25/20 and are available online from all three venues. For more info and to book tickets, visit: www.byroncentre.com.au/whats-on, www.the-regent.com.au/live-events and www.starcourttheatre.com.au/events.

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PALACE SHOWING US THE BIG LOVE WITH A CHILDREN’S CLASSIC COME TO LIFE In 1963 Norman Bridwell and his wife Norma Bridwell brought to life many childrens’ dream pet in the form of Clifford – the Big Red Dog. It has only taken 58 years, but finally, FINALLY we get to meet Clifford (who animators couldn’t have made any cuter, even if he was a kitten). Clifford comes to us on the screen in the story of Emily Elizabeth who struggles to fit in at home and at school, until she discovers – from a magical animal rescuer – a small red puppy… who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford becomes a gigantic red dog in her New York City apartment and attracts the attention of a genetics company who wish to supersize animals, Emily and her clueless uncle, Casey, have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City and take a bite out of the Big Apple. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love. Based on Norma Bridwell’s imaginary childhood friend, and now the beloved Scholastic book’s official mascot, Clifford will teach the world how to love – big. You can see Clifford this week at Palace Cinemas in Byron Bay: www.palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/ palace-byron-bay.

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Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, OOZ

Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 5PM REAL CAROLS AT THE RIGHT TIME

Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM GUY KACHEL, 8PM JAMES D’KHAN

Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 4.30PM DJ PAPA BITCHO

Q BYRON THEATRE 3PM LUCIAN FREUD: A SELF PORTRAIT – EXHIBITION ON SCREEN

Q BALLINA RSL LEVEL ONE 7.30PM LEIGH JAMES & ELIZABETH LORD CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL,

Q FOXY LUU’S, BYRON BAY, 5.30PM REGGAE AND RAINBOW FEAT. BOMBACLOCK Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY, 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO Q LA FAMILIA, MULLUMBIMBY, 6.30PM OPEN MIC Q BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 7.30PM DJ DANNY B Q MARY G’S, LISMORE, 7.30PM QUIZEME TRIVIA Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE STAGE 2PM DANCE ON DUO

THURSDAY 23 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, HARRY NICHOLS Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM JOSH LEE HAMILTON, 8PM MICKA SCENE DUO Q BYRON THEATRE 5PM HEART BEATS: BIG DANCE PARTY PRESENTED BY BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM SARAH GRANT Q BALLINA RSL LEVEL ONE 7.30PM SOREN CARLBERGG QUARTET Q ELTHAM PUB 8PM THE BACKWATER BRETHREN

FRIDAY 24 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JAMIE ASHFORTH Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 3PM TIAGO DE LUCCA, 9PM RAGGA JUMP

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Q RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH, 8PM PINK ZINC Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 6.30PM DJ CHRIS, 7.30PM THE BONGO BOYS Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM MARSHALL OKELL Q CLUB BANORA 7PM RHYDIAN LEWIS, 7.30PM HAM & PINEAPPLE

SATURDAY 25 Q NO SHOWS TODAY!!!

SUNDAY 26 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, SUPERCHEEZE Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 4PM GOODRICH Q CLUB LENNOX 4PM MARSHALL OKELL Q RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH, 2.30PM JORDAN MAC Q REGENT CINEMA, MURWILLUMBAH, 4PM WORLD MUSIC WITH GARETH BJAALAND OF THE BARKERSVALE BROTHERS. Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM DUSTY AS Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, JUNIORS 1PM HARRY J HART, THE STAGE 2PM DISTRACTION

MONDAY 27 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, LEIGH JAMES Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 2PM TIAGO DE LUCCA, 5PM SIMON WRIGHT Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM JOSH HAMILTON

TUESDAY 28 Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 12PM JOCK BARNES, 2PM YAZMINDI, 5.30PM BEN WALSH DUO, 8PM ANIMAL VENTURA Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM ZAC HUBBARD Q OCEAN SHORES TAVERN 6.30PM TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT THE TAV Q MARY G’S, LISMORE, 7.30PM MUSICAL BINGO Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 6.30PM TRIVIA Q SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS, 7PM TRIVIA

WEDNESDAY 29 Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 12PM JOE CONROY, 2.30PM TIM STOKES, 5.30PM JEROME & LEXI, 9.45PM GIRL AND GIRL, 10PM GARY COLLOCOTT BAND Q BYRON THEATRE 8PM BURN BYRON BAY Q FOXY LUU’S, BYRON BAY, 5.30PM REGGAE AND RAINBOW FEAT. BOMBACLOCK Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM MATT ARMITAGE Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY, 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO Q LA FAMILIA, MULLUMBIMBY, 6.30PM OPEN MIC Q MARY G’S, LISMORE, 7.30PM QUIZEME TRIVIA Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS 6.30PM KINGY COMEDY Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE STAGE 2PM LITTLE STEVIE & THE TAIL FINS

I know we’re all about gratitude, but can I just have a moment to really honour how horrible this year has been? In order for us to celebrate resilience, we have to acknowledge that we’ve all had an extended stay in shit town. And right now it doesn’t look like we’ll be checking out in a hurry. So much sucks. Covid sucks. It sucks because it kills people. It sucks because no government in the world has nailed it. It sucks because we had to use vaccines and that made people who don’t trust vaccines hate people who do. And vice versa. It made people think Craig Kelly – the MP who voted against same sex marriage, wants to drug test welfare recipients, votes against government action on animal extinction, loves live exports, says no to Aboriginal Land Rights, no to housing affordability, and denies climate change… well that tosser got elevated to ‘Freedom Fighter’. People who would hate EVERY other position he takes now think he’s a hero. So, fuck you Craig Kelly. 2021 made people I love send me weird YouTube videos about the worldwide plot to chip us. It made some people who vaccinate say the unvaccinated would die from covid. It made people who are anti-vax say the vaccinated would die from the vaccination. It made both groups say they don’t care about the other group because they are stupid and deserve to die. It made people I love think I’ve sold them out. It has dominated the conversation for too long. It is boring. It brings disappointment and division. It brings separation from loved ones. So a big ‘Fuck You’ to covid, from all of us – the vaxers AND the anti-vaxers. Fuck you 2021 for all the horrible grief. The sweet children that died in the jumping castle, the precious little girls who died here from smoke inhalation, the young man they found dead on the beach at Lennox. For those of you who’ve lost a loved one, a parent or a child, or a partner, and then grieved alone, or were unable to attend a funeral because of covid restrictions. For the women who’ve died, one each week of 2021, from domestic violence. For the 20-year-old Wiradjuri man who spent two days screaming in distress before he scaled a wall and fell to his death, becoming the 459th death in custody. For all this pain, injustice and loss, I say ‘Fuck You 2021!’. Fuck you 2021 and the prime minister we rode in on. He who believes more in the global heating of The Rapture than he does in climate change. Who allowed Barnaby Joyce the power to decide our emissions target. Who gave millions of dollars of our money to coal companies. Who publically humiliated us at Glasgow.

Who would rather spend billions on nuclear submarines than on public housing, but calls himself a Christian. For being a coward. For making the covid response a State of Origin match where public health became an electioneering football. Who let alleged rapists and sex offenders sit in government. Who needed his wife to tell him how to feel. Who doubled the cost of arts degrees, and then sent his staff off to empathy training (ironically something you get with an arts degree). Fuck you Scott Morrison and your shitty leadership. Fuck you for your smug grin and your atrophied heart. Fuck you for not being Jacinda Ardern, or a leader we could love and trust. And one who doesn’t need God or Jenny to know what empathy is. Fuck you 2021 and the dickheads who continue to chop down our forests. The remaining forests in areas ravaged by fire in 2019-20, that are habitat and sanctuary to the animals who survived the fires. Fuck you for selling unmillable timber at 25 cents a tree. Fuck you for arresting forest protectors and treating them like criminals. Fuck it that not enough people can care because they’re broken by a litany of soul-destroying shit that just keeps coming at us. Fuck that. Fuck you Rupert Murdoch, and fuck you Lachlan. Fuck you for perverting politics and for prosecuting your own ideological and economic interests; for corrupting the public dialogue; for making us racist; for making us stupid; for making us lose reverence for real knowledge; for making us believe a neo-liberal economy was the only way forward; for leading a witch hunt on the ABC. And for making us hate. Fuck you. Fuck you 2021 on behalf of the kids who had to study from home. For those who left school and instead of travelling got locked down. Fuck you 2021 on behalf of the parents who had to work AND school their kids. Fuck you 2021 on behalf of the teachers who deserve, but don’t get, a pay rise; for the frontline health workers who have been on double shifts for two years after a pay rise for nurses was knocked back in 2019 – ironically the Year of Nurses. Fuck you 2021 for killing our live music scene. For making artists truly suffer. For sending people to the wall. Fuck you 2021 for the out-of-control housing market that saw so many become homeless. Fuck you for fuelling this shitstorm of ‘wealth’. Fuck you 2021. And I’ve got one more thing to say – you’re over. Let’s bury that fucker. And with it, the privilege, the neo-liberal ideology, the pain. Let’s take 2022 by the reins, and not fuck it up.

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BALLINA FAIR DELIVERS TOE TAPPING MAGIC FROM COLOMBIA

Session Times: Sun 26 Dec - Fri 31 Dec SPECIAL SCREENINGS THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE (M) NYE Screening Fri: 6:30pm FAMILY FILMS CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG (PG) Thu: 9:45, 11:50, 1:00pm Fri: 9:45, 11:50, 1:15pm ENCANTO (PG) Daily: 9:50am SING 2 (PG) Daily except Fri: 10:00, 1:00, 3:30, 6:00pm Fri: 10:00, 1:00, 3:30pm

ALL FILMS DELICIOUS (M) Daily: 10:50, 1:15, 6:15pm DUNE (M) Sun-Wed: 10:45, 6:00, 8:45pm Thu: 6:00, 8:45pm

LICORICE PIZZA (M) Daily except Fri: 10:15, 3:15, 6:10, 9:10pm Fri: 10:15, 3:15, 6:10pm NO TIME TO DIE (M) Daily except Fri: 2:45, 8:30pm Fri: 2:45pm SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME (M) Daily except Fri: 10:00, 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 7:00, 9:00pm Fri: 10:00, 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 7:00pm SWAN SONG (M) Daily: 10:15, 1:10pm THE FRENCH DISPATCH (M) Sun-Wed: 12:30, 1:00, 3:40, 9:15pm Thu: 12:30, 3:40, 9:15pm Fri: 12:30, 3:40pm

NFT = No Free Tickets THE MATRIX: RESURRECTIONS (CTC) Daily except Fri: 10:00, 12:15, 3:15, 6:15, 8:50pm Fri: 10:00, 12:15, 3:15, 6:15pm THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH (M) Daily: 2:00, 4:15, 6:30pm THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD (CTC) Daily except Fri: 3:40, 9:00pm Fri: 3:40, 6:30pm VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE (M) Daily: 9:45am WEST SIDE STORY (M) Daily except Fri: 12:30, 3:45, 6:00, 8:45pm Fri: 12:30, 3:45, 6:00pm

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Walt Disney Animation Studios has reshaped the trope of a family torn then healed, then torn then healed again, with Encanto (the Spanish word for charm) – the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift, from super strength to the power to heal – every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope. With the not-unexpected intake and outflow of ideas, but with colour and magic and light where you least expect it, Encanto, from the makers of Moana, is set to a series of toe tappers by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Encanto is on this week at Ballina Fair Cinemas: ballinafaircinemas.com.au.

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Lismore | 20–22 January 2022 | Star Court Theatre

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In addition to a full week of wonderful screenings at the Bangalow Showgrounds, a carefully curated program of talks, showcases and workshops will take over the A&I Hall, aligning with the festival’s core theme of ‘Sustainable Futures’. The program will also take place at the Star Court Theatre in Lismore, presented by Renew Fest. More detail on this will be announced in the weeks to come. From Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 January, Lismore’s Star Court Theatre will play host to some unique film screenings, including the NSW premiere of The Hidden Life of Trees, following German forester Peter Wohlleben, who theorises that trees are sentient, social beings. Or immerse yourself in the visual spectacular of Homo Sapiens, accompanied by a live film score from Austrian born, Brisbane-based ARIA winning musician, Heinz Riegler. Cult film Häxan (The Witch) is celebrating its 100th anniversary and we’re honouring it with a special screening, featuring a live sonic accompaniment by local band {{black:rainbow}}. The festival finishes up at the beautiful Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 January. On offer is another film for music lovers who will relish the first-person exposition of Courtney Barnett’s documentary, Anonymous Club. Focussing on one of Australia’s most revered singersongwriters, the film is a vulnerable and creative journey about life on the road. The Regent will also play host to the world premiere of Miles Away, the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winning film Flee and the new sexy drama by French auteur Jacques Audiars, Paris, 13th District. The festival will close with Facing Monsters, an unapologetic documentary, with breathtaking cinematography, about WA surfer Kerby Brown and his quest to ride a ferocious slab wave in the deep Southern Ocean that no one on the planet has dared to surf before. For more information or ticket enquiries, visit: bangalowfilmfestival.com.au.

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More than just takeaway chicken Simon Haslam If you’re thinking about a simple takeaway chicken, with maybe a broccoli dukka tahini pecan and dried fig salad, The Coop Rotisserie is your new chicken, salad and roast vegetable takeaway alternative – located right in the heart of Byron Bay on Jonson St, run by enthusiastic couple Adam and Lisa. This is a welcome return home to the Northern Rivers for Lisa (front of house), who grew up near Murwillumbah; her brother runs a deli in the

town and their connections ensure that all the produce is regionally sourced, but the real hot young stars of the show are the chickens, who come direct from a thirdgeneration poultry farmer. They don’t just have one very modern and tasty salad, they have 16 salads, with something to suit everyone’s taste and dietary requirements, from the classics to that very enticing broccoli dukka tahini pecan and dried fig salad. It sounded so good I just had to write it a second time.

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Evidence of Adam’s Swiss German training can be found in the beautiful Kartoffel (potato) salad and his special coleslaw with apple. From Monday to Friday they offer a lunch special of chicken and two salads for $15. Over the holidays the house is often full of guests, and everyone’s more interested in having a good time and eating well, than spending hours preparing food. This is where the Coop might be able to help – they do catering, and other meats to order, and have already developed a following for their lamb shoulder, duck confit and pork belly (pre order only). Adam and Lisa are somewhat accidental arrivals to Byron, as Adam was managing the development of the chicken rotisserie project for someone else, when they decided not to proceed, but Lisa says ‘it was perfect timing’ as she was keen to return home to the Northern Rivers, and ‘loves being part of a small community where people connect more freely.’ The couple are proudly green and clean, solar powered, all their packaging is

recyclable, and any leftover food is given to Liberation Larder to feed the homeless. They are proud suppliers of Rosnay organic products, and they would love you to drop in and say hello and have a look at their selection. Website and online ordering coming in the new year! The Coop Rotisserie and Larder. 91 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Open 11am to 7pm Sunday to Friday. Photos Jess Kearney.

Meats for the Festive Season exactly where it is coming from. Warren will have legs, shoulder and cutlets available, and again suggests it is a good idea to pre-order at the markets prior to Christmas Eve.

If you are looking to purchase roasts and seafood for your Christmas celebrations, shopping at your local farmers market is a wonderful way to support local farmers and food security. The stallholders have a commitment to sustainable meat production that is humanely raised on their family farms. They keep production at a level that’s kind to the animals and the land.

Esperanza Farm Pasture-raised, free-range pork where the Black and Berkshire pigs are free to indulge their natural behaviour. They wallow, they play, they forage. Jerrod will have Christmas hams and pork rolled roasts available. Order at the stall prior or by email pork@ esperanzafarm.com.au You can also come along on the day and see what is available.

JJ’s Seafood

It’s Back!

Mango Weise Beer In venue only from 26th November, 2021

John and Julie Joblin will be bringing their fresh catch to New Brighton and Mullumbimby Farmers Markets on Friday, Christmas Eve. What they have available will depend on the catch the day prior but they expect to have prawns, whiting and snapper fresh off the boat, which will be available to the first in best dressed (it will be busy!). If you’re keen to know exactly what they have available check out their Facebook page the day prior.

Hayters Hill Farm

TASTING ROOM OPEN FRI-SUN 11AM-8PM | 592 CUDGEN RD, CUDGEN NSW

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At the Hayters Hill Farm butcher shop they do things the traditional way. The beef is aged to develop both its flavour and its tenderness; the hams, bacon and corned beef are cured using age-old techniques, avoiding the use of nitrates, and their sausages are made

gluten and preservative-free. Expect to see traditional ham and pork roasts, steaks and sausages. It is a good idea to drop in to the markets the week prior to see Pete to guarantee your order.

New Brighton Farmers Market is on Tuesday 8–11am and Mullumbimby Farmers Market is Friday (including Christmas Eve) 7–11am.

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Stylish beer garden at new North Byron Hotel Simon Haslam One of the pleasures of living in sub-tropical Byron is that a beer garden can feel comfortable most of the year around, so it’s not surprising that new owners of The Sun Bistro at Sunrise (now called The North Byron Hotel) have redesigned the wonderful rear outlook, so that the whole hotel is centred around a tropical haven, perfect for catching the afternoon sun with some drinks and a little live music. This is a beer garden Byron can be proud of, fringed with lush greenery and with some bright flowers. Those who like their beer gardens to be less sticky and more stylish, at least in a beer garden kind of way, can relax as the overall look is good, with lots of wood and grass outside and crisp coastal interiors. Visiting what was still a worksite last week, I could see a number of different great spaces to sit inside

(one of which is an alfresco room with a mister!). The interior is definitely getting an ‘upstyle’, including a new-look bar, restaurant and pizza bar but really the focal point is the outside. The old back deck has stayed, but below that is a ring of tables (under market tents at the moment to give plenty of rain-proof outdoor space). Within that again is the wonderful ‘mounded’ grass hills, with a cool ‘Garden Bar’ caravan serving local drinks to the

crew on mats under large personal umbrellas. Beyond the adults’ play area was one of the most inviting kid's play areas I’ve seen. When our kids were young they used to play in a boat at our coastal pub, but the kid's area was progressively downgraded and made less inviting – the North Byron Hotel has turned that trend around. There are smoothed, but ‘natural’ logs, a great little tunnel made out of half a hollow tree, big ropes, and

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it even half looks like you’re in the bush. Rough cut logs are dotted over the lawn for (reasonably fit) people to move around as seats, and a vegetable garden has sprung up, growing fresh food for the kitchen – the whole place is starting to look like a sustainable backyard for entertainers... well, serious entertainers with 32 beers on tap. And this look is no accident, as the new owners of the pub have made an effort to make it fit better within what they feel are the things that matter to their drinkers, things like the beach life, a love of local products – like our beers and spirits – and most importantly, sustainability. The North Byron

Hotel has been purchased from coal baron Brian Flannery’s KTQ Group (which owns Elements of Byron). Flannery, who in August threw his fortune behind Bowen Coking Coal in a move that could see another coal mine open in Queensland within a year, has never been a natural fit with sustainability, although his resort looks great. The new owners of the pub, a group of investors led by the Winchester group, have been behind some other popular renovations lately; of the 145-year-old Regatta Hotel (the iconic three storey whiteverandahed pub overlooking the Brisbane River) and the 130-year-old Normanby

Hotel, for example. New North Byron general manager, Jenni Meulet, says ‘We want to give back to the community, its local producers, and brewers and showcase a warm, welcoming place for everyone in the local Byron Community. We work closely with local producers, farmers and fishmongers to ensure we deliver exceptional food and beverages. The North Byron Hotel is going to be a great venue to socialise with friends, colleagues and family.’ North Byron Hotel. 61 Bayshore Dr, Byron Bay. Ph 6685 6500. Kitchen hours: 12noon–8pm Wed to Sunday.

Tweed Artisan Food Festival Jeff Dawson Cruising the Tweed in the shadow of Wollumbin on the MV Spirit of Wollumbin, the 30 or so guests onboard were treated to the learnings and episodes of the lives of our Bundjalung guides, young and old. Their stories showed just how rich life can be growing up as saltwater people when you have a deep understanding of Country. Mud crabbing among the Tweed’s mangroves, charting the prawn holes, waiting for certain flowers to tell them when the flathead and mullet are at their best, always taking only what was needed so there will be plenty more for next time. We learned of the six seasons that have marked the cycles of time here for millennia. This was the last event of this year’s Tweed Artisan Food Weekend, and included a Long Table Lunch

Jasmin Logan. Photo by Jeff Dawson at Tumbulgum’s historic House of Gabriel. The feast started with local Husk Distillery cocktails that accompanied three entreés, featuring local oysters with finger lime dressing, and charred prawns, although it turns out the crocodile in the san choi bow was from out of town. My mud crab and seafood pie main was creamy, full of flavour and superbly complemented by the millet pastry top. I have

a notoriously small appetite so dessert rarely gets a look in, however I found the wattle seed pavlova irresistible. The band were a great accompaniment to the meal, but it was 15-year-old Jasmine Logan, pictured, whose words demanded attention. She is a powerful, award winning Indigenous poet who deserves, and I feel sure will get, a much wider audience. www.echo.net.au

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Mezza at the Point 4 Martin St, Ballina 6618 1188 Book Online www.mezza.com.au

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Serving fresh seafood, tapas, cocktails and a delicious menu available all day, with beautiful views over the Richmond River. Happy Hour Daily 3–6pm including $1 Oysters, $10 Daiquiris and Cocktails from $16. Live Music Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons Open every day from 8am until late.

Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 wharfbarballina

Menu and more details @mainstreet_burgerbar ‘Make a meal of it’ Add chips and a drink, just $5.

Success Thai

Bookings are now open for NYE Four Courses on a Riverside table + Sparkling on arrival $120.00

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.

Mon–Fri lunch & dinner closed Sundays Lunch 12 noon–3pm Dinner from 5–8.30pm 3/31 Lawson St, Byron Bay

Email wharfbarballina@gmail.com to secure your ticket

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Lord Byron Distillery

BYRON BAY

Barrio 1 Porter St, North Byron Opening Hours Mon–Sat: Breakfast 7am– 11pm; Lunch 11am–3pm Thu–Sat: Aperitif Hour 3pm–5pm; Dinner 5pm–late @barriobyronbay

The Coop Rotisserie and Larder 91 Jonson Street, Byron Bay Ph 5628 7021

Swaay Open 7 days Mon–Wed 7am–2.30pm Thurs–Sun 7am–10pm 11 Marvell Street, Byron Bay swaay.com.au

No Bones Vegan Bar and Kitchen. 11 Fletcher Street 6680 7418

Offering daily bakes, breakfast cakes, classic sandwiches, vibrant salads, smoked fish, woodfired meats and cocktails.

Book online: www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au

Catering available.

Book online: www.loftbyronbay.com.au

Byron Bay

1 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 7632

Serving Byron Bay for 30 years Open 7 days and nights Delivery from Suffolk to Ewingsdale 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au

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MULLUMBIMBY

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

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

Coffee, malawach rolls, pita pockets, falafel, traditional Yemenite spices and all your favourites, always freshly made. Currently open for takeaway, feel free to call ahead with your order.

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Frida’s Field 76 Booyong Road, Nashua Open 12–4pm Thurs–Sun Bookings via our website www.fridasfield.com

Open every day from 4pm till late.

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

Byron’s Freshest Pizza Order online and join our loyalty program. Catering for up to 100 people lunch and dinner. BYO Locally owned and operated. Scan code for menu.

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Chupacabra

Legend Pizza

Bookings are now open for NYE Four Courses on a Beachfront table + Sparkling on arrival $120.00

Fishheads

Espresso Martini Nights | Every day 9–11pm 2 for $20 Classic Espresso Martini.

Fresh authentic Mexican in a relaxed atmosphere. 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 5–9pm 6685 3059 Wed–Sat www.chupacabra.com.au Book via Resy @chupabyron

Thurs & Fri Dinner 5.30–9.30pm Sat & Sun Breakfast 8.00–11.30am Lunch 12.00–2.00pm Dinner 5.30–9.30pm Bookings recommended via our website www.karkalla.com.au @karkallabyronbay

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The Italian Byron Bay

Happy Hour | Every day 4–6pm $6 Loft lager or wine, $10 Aperol Spritz, $14 Margarita

Food with history, story & connection

Cnr of Bay Lane & Fletcher St, Byron Bay

Happy Hour from 5–6pm $12 cocktails / $5 beers / $7 wines.

4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 9183

We are registered as COVID Safe, and complying with all NSW health legislation.

Native Indigenous Restaurant

OPEN THURSDAY – SUNDAY FROM 5PM Please book online via our website.

Loft Byron Bay

The Rocks is back in business! Brand new summer menu! We have a range of freshly sourced dishes, Byron Bay coffee, and hand-made juices and smoothies at locals prices. Fully licensed, and offering $7 mimosa’s all day, and $6 schooners during happy hour! Check out our new dishes on Instagram!

KARKALLA Byron Bay

SWAAY is a new cafe / bar / restaurant offering an experience of great food & drinks, quality service & good music. Come dine inside on one of our leather banquettes, hang amongst the plants at the bar, or chill outside and enjoy afternoon happy hours with one of our signature cocktails. Our ever evolving menu is focused on modern cuisine using only the best seasonal local produce.

Incredible cocktails, locals beers & all-day snacks and food to share, with ocean views.

LordByronDistillery

Brunch 7am–12 noon, Mon–Sun 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6685 7663 Menus at therocksbyronbay.com.au @therocksbyronbay

salads and hot vegetables to go.

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 Wednesday to Saturday finest cocktails and wines. - please check website or call us before dining with us OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY – PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE OR CALL US BEFORE DINING WITH US. 5633 1216 www.theitalianbyronbay.com

Free tours of the distillery with any drink, cocktail or flight ordered in our tasting room.

The Rocks

Serving succulent local free range chicken,

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Takeaway cocktails available 10am–5pm, Tues–Sat.

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Our whole menu is available for takeaway.

with 10% off for locals for the rest of October, chat to our friendly staff today.

4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay 8646 4901

Barrio takes its inspiration from locally sourced produce and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Open Sunday to Friday 11am to 7pm

www.harvest.com.au @harvestnewrybar

HARVEST RESTAURANT, DELI + BAKERY Culinary creativity that harnesses the connection between food and nature. Restaurant Lunch: 7 days 12–3pm Dinner: Wed–Sat from 5.30pm Baked goods at Sourdough Weekends: Sat + Sun 8am until sold out Deli 8am–3pm daily

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Open for takeaway daily, 12 midday until dinner. Menu, Phone and more details @mainstreet_burgerbar 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832

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4/15 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay

A Boutique Byron Strata Strolling along Fletcher Street, weaving in and around the throng of shoppers, it’s easy to see why national retailers are lining up to rent shops and keen investors are moving on opportunities quickly. It’s quite possibly the most popular street in Byron. On offer is a boutique strata title shop occupied by a secure national tenancy and surrounded by highly successful businesses. Located in the BayWhalers

complex and with high visibility to the Lawson Street roundabout, its central position underpins its value. • An extremely well cared for building • National tenant on a 5-year lease • Approx size is 60 sqm • On site car parking and great amenities • Highly desired footfall position

Price: Contact Agent Inspect: By Appointment

David Gordon 0418 856 222

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served the community well. None more than the present tenant Santos Food Supplies and the adjacent Barber. Located directly opposite the Mercato centre and surrounded by some of the most popular shops and Cafes WKLV SRVLWLRQ EHQHĆWV IURP WKH KXJH WUDIĆF ćRZ • Great “Byron style” building with potential • Land size is approx 392sqm • Tenancy size gla of 186sqm • Secure tenants on leases to 2029

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Damien Smith 0418 123 393

David Gordon 0418 856 222

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5/37 Lawson Street, Byron Bay

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• Elevated position with extensive views

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• Fully fenced, neighbours cattle take care of the grass

• Town water connection (Rous Water)

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• 2.34 hectares 5 acres mixed pasture and forest with dam • Main residence 5 bed 3 baths second residence 2 beds 2 bath

• Lock up garage with internal access plus attic storage area • Enclosed rear patio room providing a beautiful extra living space

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Damien Smith 0418 123 393

April Nicolson 0457 451 094

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Michael Gudgeon 0419 495 494

Matthew McCormack 0400 468 587

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‘Hoopla’ – Stylish architecturally-designed house totally off-grid on sprawling estate an easy bike-ride to Byron town centre • Tucked away down a country lane only moments from renowned beaches, is the

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43 Raywards Lane, Skinners Shoot

throughout – including a separate hoop-ply, lined, utterly self-contained cabin • Bi-fold doors open to the covered, wide, wraparound deck with 13.5m solar-ionised

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pool, pavilion and ensuite - enjoy quintessential Australian living • Approx. 2/3 of Hoopla is zoned Wildlife Habitat which requires no maintenance

Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232

• Byron Lifestyle properties of this calibre and in this location make this a rare offering

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Character Home in the Hills with Lighthouse Views

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• This unique hinterland oasis is within walking distance to warm and welcoming Federal village and community plus 25-mins to the famous beaches of Byron Bay • Immaculately renovated and lovingly maintained, this beautiful Queenslander circa 1900’s oozes the feeling of luxury in the hills with elevation and breezes • Wonderful corner block with the main residence, 2 pavilions for guest accommodation or teenage retreats, 3-bay shed, horse paddocks and chicken pens • Owners have purchased elsewhere and are keen to sell!

• This could be your perfect tree/sea change - the chance to build your dream home, so close to the eclectic Mullumbimby town centre • 2-acres of vacant, usable land is almost entirely level and cleared, offering the perfect-sized parcel that is both manageable alone or as a family • Excellent location - just a 4.5-minute drive (2.9km) to Mullumbimby town centre, 13 minutes to Brunswick Heads with its river and beaches

63 Lizray Road, Federal

Lot 7, 11 Davidson Place, Mullumbimby

Price Guide: $2.7m to $2.95m

Price Guide: $1.25m to $1.35m

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

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Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

Opens: By Appointment

Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 SALES@BYRONBAYFN.COM WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

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Gorgeous 100-acre Estate Offering the Dream Hinterland Lifestyle • Nestled in amongst 100 acres of pristine land and manicured pecan tree orchard

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204 Tooheys Mill Road, Nashua

timber floorboards and wall lining - creating a welcoming farmhouse atmosphere • In addition, there are the converted dairy bales and separate dwelling with fireplace

Price: Contact Agent

• With substantial outbuildings/sheds and farm machinery, this property is a complete

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Spacious Home with Pool and Studio

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• Wonderful 3-bedroom family home with separate, brand-new, fully-approved second dwelling plus additional garage/storage space and huge backyard • Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, close to schools, public swimming pool and community gardens, walk to the weekly farmers markets and enjoy the atmosphere • The light-filled interiors encompass a fresh open-plan kitchen/living space • The fully approved, self-contained second dwelling offers the perfect one-bedroom home and sees excellent rental returns on your investment

• Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this convenient location is within a comfortable walk or bike ride to Byron Bay’s CBD, Main Beach, Tallow Beach and local schools • Set on 664m2, this versatile home features 4-bedrooms, inground swimming pool and a separate studio - making the most of the relaxed coastal lifestyle and potential for excellent rental returns on your investment • Alternatively, it offers excellent bones to renovate, re-build or re-imagine your dream coastal home (STCA) - this an excellent investment

14 Rush Court, Mullumbimby

19 Oakland Court, Byron Bay

Prcie Guide: $1.295m to $1.395m

Price: Contact Agent

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

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Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

Opens: By Appointment

Su Reynolds 02 6685 8466

Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

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ECO BEACHFRONT MANSION on DIGGERS HEADLAND

Beautiful National Park home Ocean views from all levels Wrap-around decks Self-contained Studio Pristine beaches 2 hrs from Byron Shire

…and much more

Lease Options available Call Mel 0412 370 772 Kat 0467 497 500

Hidden Tropical Seaside Gem

30 Nugget Street Diggers Camp

PRICE: $3,250,000

‘Lenadur’

5 Beach Ave, South Golden Beach 526 Huonbrook Road, Huonbrook Price: $2.9 million Land size: 297 acres Price: Contact Agent 3 2 1

You’ll love the location of this family-friendly timber home, within walking distance to the patrolled surfing beach, the playground with skatepark and Mrs Birdy cafe and corner store. ■ Upstairs is open plan with renovated kitchen, living and dining opening onto the deck ■ Downstairs are three good-sized bedrooms all with built-ins, two bathrooms and the laundry ■ The lower deck flows onto the backyard which has lane access and potential for a pool or granny flat (STCA) ■ Enjoy the village lifestyle and ride your bike to the New Brighton farmers markets every Tuesday. The local primary school is only 3 minutes away. Brunswick Heads is 10 minutes, Byron Bay is only 25 minutes, and the Gold Coast International Airport is 30 minutes ■ A rare chance to enter the coastal market in a great familyfriendly town with a home so close to the beach View: Contact:

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Set on 297 acres of rainforest and nestled between two National Parks in the hinterland, Lenadur is one of the largest privately owned rainforests in the Byron Shire. With waterfalls, creeks, cliffs and caves, exploring Lenadur is like stepping into a mystical fictional novel. The property offers two fully serviced, off grid cabins and with subdivision a realistic option (STCA) there are numerous sites to build a dream home or retreat centre. From the highest points of the property there are ocean views all the way to Byron Bay. With natural springs and more than four kilometres of permanent creeks and rivers flowing through, water security and purity are second-to-none. Just five mins from Lilium Café and under 25 mins from Mullumbimby the property feels like it’s a million miles from anything or anybody. Inspect: By appointment only Contact: Gary Brazenor – 0423 777 237 Todd Buckland – 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate

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Private Retro Home with Views Storage Nestled on a private corner block, this gorgeous retro-style home enjoys lovely views across nice, green farmland out to the misty Border Ranges.

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Showcasing beautiful ocean views and capturing fresh sea breezes, this stylish, elevated family home is ideal for those seeking the coveted coastal lifestyle on offer here in popular Ocean Shores.

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Opportunity Plus - Home with Ocean Views Beyond the private hedging and well-established gardens of this large corner block, you’ll discover an appealing brick and tile residence with loads of potential. There’s plenty of scope to renovate and add a second storey(STCA). •

Land size: 911 square metres

Elizabeth Hickey 0409 812 229

Adrian Howe 0422 222 457

Elizabeth Hickey 0409 812 229

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Beachside Escape with Income Potential

High-Set 1930’s Family Home in the Heart of Town

Elevated, Spacious Coastal Family Home on Large Block

This is a rare opportunity to purchase an established home with the bonus of a Council-approved studio in the coveted, unspoilt haven of South Golden Beach.

Located in the heart of Lismore, this retro-style property would ideally suit a busy tradie or car enthusiast looking for plenty of garage and workshop space.

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Set in a private, elevated position, this large, solid, two-storey family home offers the perfect space for you and your growing family to chill out and enjoy the laidback lifestyle on offer in the idyllic coastal village of Ocean Shores.

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Adrian Howe 0477 222 457

Sam Owen 0408 871 400

Craig Griffin 0476 911 127

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craig.griffin@oceanshores.rh.com.au

Freecall 1800 LIST IT We’ll Love Your Listing Your health is our priority, so we are complying with the NSW Government’s Covid Safety Plan which is adjusted accordingly as updates arise

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Business Directory AGENTS NU Firs MBER Sale t Natio 2 nal spe Aus rson i n tral 202 ia 1

Gary Brazenor Negotiating strong results for my sellers for over 20 years

0423 777 237 gary@byronshirerealestate.com.au

We co W could not recommend Tara and her team enough. All our expectations for the sale were exceeded. The whole process was executed professionally, y, with ease & with great communication. The best in the business. sine ess. VENDOR - BYRON BAY

TARA TORKKOLA

EXPERIENCE | CARE | RESULTS

REAL SERVICE REAL SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE

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SALES MANAGER / SALES

0423 519 698 | TARA@BYRONBAYFN.COM Contact Tara to discuss your property or career at First National Byron WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

DIRECTOR/SALES - CHIEF CULTURAL OFFICER

0428 888 660 | sreynolds@byronbayfn.com WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

PAUL PRIOR SALES

0418 324 297 paulprior@byronbayfn.com

CALL REZ TODAY

0405 350 682

Professional and results driven with extensive knowledge. Servicing the Byron Shire and beyond.

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Call Paul for an appointment today. WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

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Open for inspection There are no ‘Open for inspections’ this week. Please contact the listing agents directly to arrange a viewing

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CONVEYANCING

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Property Management

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Melissa Phillips 02 6685 0177 rentals@ljhbrunswickheads.com Save yourself thousands, call the expert property management team.

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Service Directory

North Coast news online

SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

BUILDING TRADES

CALL OR TEXT FOR ALL YOUR

DEADLINE: For additions and changes to the Service Directory is 12pm Friday. AIR CONDITIONING NEEDS. • DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonLINE ADS: $99 for 3 months or $340 for 1 year prepaid. ࠮ Call today to beat the summer rush. able market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST). For line Service Directory ads email classifieds@echo.net.au. ࠮ Family owned and operated. • RELIABLE TRADESMAN DISPLAY ADS: $68 per week for colour display ad. Minimum 8 week booking 4 weeks prepaid. ࠮ Servicing all of the northern rivers. • DECKS & PERGOLAS Please supply display ads 85mm wide, 28mm high. New display ads will be placed at end of section. 0420 212 864 ࠮ Licence No. 372133C.– ART No. L130599. • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS For display Service Directory ads email adcopy@echo.net.au. • GARAGE CONVERSIONS The Echo Service Directory is online in Echonetdaily – www.echo.net.au/service-directory COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137

INDEX

LICENCE NUMBER 344531C SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CLIMATE CONTROL AUSTRALIA Lic 362019C AU 27106... JARREAU.............................0421 485217

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

Accountants & Bookkeepers ..........58 Health ..........................................59

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

Acupuncture .................................58 Hire ..............................................59

Antiques/Restoration ....................58 Landscaping .................................60 Architects .....................................58 Locksmith .....................................60 Automotive...................................58 Osteopathy ...................................60 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters .58 Painting........................................60 Bricklaying....................................58 Pest Control ..................................60 Building Trades .............................58 Photography .................................60 Carpet Cleaning ............................58 Chimney Sweeping........................58 Chiropractic ..................................58 Cleaning .......................................58 Computer Services ........................59 Concreting & Paving ......................59 Decks, Patios & Extensions.............59 Dentists ........................................59 Design & Drafting..........................59 Driveway Maintenance ..................59

Physiotherapy ...............................60 Picture Framing ............................60

Removalists ..................................60

02 66 804 173 Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

Lic: 317362C

Licensed builder, specialising in Bathroom renovations.

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

0417 654 888

ANTIQUES/RESTORATION

Quality workmanship, and reliable and personalised service.

www.stoneysbuildingcreations.com

FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique. 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com 0412 528454

ARCHITECTS

Plastering .....................................60 Plumbers ......................................60

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Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

Complete Home Maintenance Solutions

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE

Roofing.........................................60 Rubbish Removal ..........................60 Self Storage ..................................60

ALL CARPENTRY WORK

Septic Systems ..............................60 Snake Catchers ..............................60 Solar Installation ..........................60 Television Services ........................61

Earthmoving & Excavation.............59

FULLY INSURED

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

Tiling ............................................61 Electricians ...................................59 Transport ......................................61 Fencing .........................................59 Tree Services .................................61 Floor Sanding & Polishing..............59 Upholstery ....................................61 Flooring ........................................59 Valuers .........................................61 Funeral Services ............................59 Veterinary Surgeons......................61 Garden & Property Maintenance....59 Water Filters .................................61 Gas Suppliers ................................59 Water Supplies ..............................61 Graphic Design ..............................59 Welding ........................................61

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES NSW Lic. 83568c Qld BSA 1238105

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

6684 5296

Free metal drop off Locally owned

• Floor installations • Door & Window installations • Decks & Pergolas 0488 950 638 matt.rowan.wardle@gmail.com • Alterations

Creative Carpentry Decks, pergolas, verandahs, balconies, big & small renos and all other carpentry & building needs. Servicing The Bay for over 25 years.

Kieran 0427 196 962

orangestar02@gmail.com

Lic. 266174C

Bush Regen & Weed Control ..........58

0439 624 945

Lic. 266174C

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration....58 Insurance ......................................59 Antennas & Installation.................58 Landscape Supplies .......................59

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

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

CASH ON THE SPOT GUARANTEE

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

BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242

Guttering ......................................59 Window Cleaning ..........................61

CAR BODY REMOVAL

Handypersons ...............................59 Window Tinting ............................61

$50 - $1000

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

WE BUY UNWANTED CARS, UTES & VANS

PHONE 0466 113 333 24/7

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

EMAIL: enquires@adrians.com.au

CARPENTRY, DECKS, INSULATED PATIOS Lic No 253288C ..........................................0432 228980

ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 ACCOUNTING * BAS * TAXATION saltwateraccountancy.com.au ...............................02 66874746

STEVE’S PICK UPS

*conditions apply*

CASH FOR CARS $150 – $5000. FREE TOWS

ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis.............................................0490 022183

UTES, VANS, 4WDS, TRUCKS, SMASHED, BLOWN MOTORS, INSURANCE WRITE-OFFS

MARLENE FARRY Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine marlenefarry.com .........0416 599507 ACUPUNCTURE at EASTERN MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE. Ph Dr Derek Doran ............0414 478787

OPEN 24/7 | 0417 562 567 | bargainspares@bigpond.com

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS LOCAL

SHOWCASE DEALER SHOWROOM

SUNSCREENS

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

CARPET CLEANING FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Green & Clean

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

0408 232 066

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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

CHIROPRACTIC AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

PLEASE CALL 6680 9394 artisanair.com.au AU 37088 Lic 246545C

1/84 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay

66 680 0 8862

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

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

PLANTATION SHUTTERS

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BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268 PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER excellent references, good rates. Shire wide. Ph Krissy ..0410 860330

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CONSCIOUS EARTHWORKS

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 WEB-WIZZ Wordpress, Templates, Carts, SEO, Custom Codes & more. SMS Laurent ......0405 811271

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Domestic Commercial

Call Daniel

0424 876 155

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

All Jobs Small or Large

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

Licence No. 117289c

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0410 591 251 trevduncan2783@gmail.com

Weighbridge Specialists – Domestic – Commercial House Slabs – Shed Slabs – Driveways PLATINUM CRETE CONCRETING Lic 225874C. 20 years exp. Free quotes. Justin .........0458 773788

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0455 573 554

BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 BEN FORSYTH, Electrician. Lic:240691C. Ocean Shores & surrounds. No job too small ...0422 136408

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

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DENTISTS

THE FLOOR SANDER New & old floors, decks, non-toxic finishes, special effects, free quotes..0407 821690

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

FUNERAL SERVICES

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JP ELECTRICAL All electrical. Level 2 ASP. Solar, data + TV. Lic 133082C .......................0432 289705

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DESIGN & DRAFTING

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RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355

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

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

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

EXCAVATION & TIPPER HIRE Concreting & landscaping. Ph Steve ..............................0431 678130 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

www.thinkblinkdesign.com

GUTTERING

Lic: 154293c

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

Lic No. 337066C

www.360earth.com.au

ELECTRICIANS

Lic.136717c

DARYL 0418 234 302

Concreting & Bricklaying For all your concreting needs

Graphic Design / Print Branding / Websites Tutoring

NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, excavator, cable locating & tpr.0402 716857

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24 hr response time guaranteed

Fully Insured

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ASAP Decks, fences, bathrooms, plaster, paint, handy, jobs over $500 ..........................0405 625697 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance, painting. Call Mark ........0402 281638 HIGHPOINT Repairs & handyman services. Painting, plastering & tiling. Michael ........0421 896796 KEEN HANDYMAN SERVICES Repairs, maintenance, gardening, odd jobs ..................0428 679704 MOWING, LANDSCAPING, gardening, odd jobs, painting etc. Ph Jordan ....................0434 129966 HANDYMAN 40 years experience in the building game. The reno master. Call Paul......0422 017072

DIRECT CREMATION Sacred Earth Funerals. Personal service, female-led exceptional care, 24 hours. LICENSED STONEMASON + handyman with mechanical background. Ph Doug .........0412 208133 All-inclusive and local. $2200 ........................................................................................1300 585778

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

ASK US HOW.

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

0413 252 115 | mick@livinghouses.com.au

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

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MOVE TO NURTURE PILATES STUDIO & mat classes. Lennox Head ............................0404 459605 AYURVEDA, NATUROPATH, Herbs, Jacinta McEwen – Om Healing ..............................0422 387370

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

EAST COAST PILATES STUDIO Brunswick Heads Ph Judy .............................................0408 110006

DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 FENG SHUI DESIGN CONSULTANT Lizzie Bodenham livingbalancedesigns.com.au.......0431 678608 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 borrelldesign.com.au Design & drafting. Residential & commercial..........................0412 043463 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 NORTHFACE DESIGNS www.northfacedesigns.com.au..............................Cody Greer 0434 272353 NEW WORLD GARDENS Gardening (all aspects) + sustainable food forests. Sam ......0477 851493

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ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES

6677 1859

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Philip Toovey

0409 799 909

various implements available for limited access projects

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

INSURANCE

LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, and tree services ......................0402 487213 AUSURE BYRON BAY General insurance. Phone Mick Urquhart .................................. 0428 200310 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

RICK’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, hedging.........0424 805660 GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442 GW MAINTENANCE Acreage & residential mowing, garden maintenance ...................0408 244820 POLLEN GARDENS Lawn & garden maint’. Professional & reliable. Dip. Hort. Dave ......0438 783645

GAS SUPPLIERS

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

TINY EARTHWOR

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1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

Byron Coast Removals

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

SERVICING THE NORTHERN RIVERS AND BEYOND.

466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

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

OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge....................66803499 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY 88 Byron St, Bangalow with Lisa Fitzpatrick on

LOCKSMITH

Wednesday and Thursday. Home visits also available. ...................................................0422 993141

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

PICTURE FRAMING

OSTEOPATHY

Pr o fe ssio n al Packin g se r v ice We take the stress out of moving. 0413 892 277

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

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Tues/Thurs/Fri .............................................66857517

PAINTING

BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING. 7/1 Wilfred St. Call for appointment ......66803444

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

BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999

PLASTERING

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

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

ROOFING

SUNRISE PLASTERING. No job too small. Renovations + patchworks. Gtd sat. Free quote ..0418 992001C

0438 784 226 • 6685 4154

DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

A WARWICK PLASTERING Free quotes, COVIDSafe. Ph Craig .......................................0413 451186

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 0429 805 081 20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING

Licence No. 207479C

BYRON BAY

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

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

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

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

Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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

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

PAINT & DECORATE

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

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

Lic. 213034C

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

KNIGHTSBRIDGE

PEST CONTROL

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

LLOYD SHERLOCK

0411 784 926

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02 6681 6555 www.allpestsolutions.com.au THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

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OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232

THIS IS RUBBISH Tipper truck for hire. Call or text Jono ...............................................0412 871438 TIP TOP TIPPING RUBBISH REMOVAL Domestic, garden, strip-outs .........................0422 017072 MAN WITH UTE. RETHINK REUSE RECYCLE. Ph Mark ................................................0411 113300

SELF STORAGE

BBSS

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

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

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SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

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

0409 917 646

BYRON BAY SELF STORAGE

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Andy’s Move & More

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

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

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• Drain clearing, inspections and repairs. • Fully insured. • Wastewater servicing and septic tank pump outs. Call James on 0429 888 683 unblockall.com.au

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YVES DE WILDE

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SNAKE CATCHERS

JACK HOGAN

0411 039 373

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1800 434 697 TELEVISION SERVICES DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786

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TILER / STONEMASON / WATERPROOFER. Lic 24418C. Ph Karl................................0439 232434 PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161 TILER. Small jobs only. Byron/Bangalow. Lic R75915 ....................................................0468 465344 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852

TRANSPORT

BYRON BUS Co Door to Door Charter Services

Call 0490 183 424 arrive@byronbuscompany.com.au Get a Quick Quote now Airpor t Transfers | Tours | Nights Out | Beach Walks Events | Par ties | Weddings | Corporate | Festivals

TREE SERVICES

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

MARTINO TREE SERVICES .............................................................................Martino 0435 019524

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

VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010 SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP - Valuation, Advisory & Asset M/ment. Specialists in: Residential, Rural, Commercial & Industrial. www.simsonproperty.com.au..........0400 134562 or 0427 220976

VETERINARY SURGEONS MULLUM VET CLINIC: Richard Gregory, Bec Willis, Mark Sebastian – After hours avail ...66843818 NORTH COAST VETERINARY SERVICES Dr Lauren Archer .................................................66840735

WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts for home, commercial and rural properties

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

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

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

WINDOW CLEANING CLEAN VIEW Prompt, professional, insured. Phone David .............................................0421 906460 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 www.echo.net.au

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The Fully Insured Professionals

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Cryptic Clues

Quick Clues

1. Maybe a groper with perverted views and notoriously foul-mouthed (4,5) 6. Runs casually to cut off English son (5) 9. Fish retreats – plots for plants! (7) 10. Address of circle – share (7) 11. Precise former deed (5) 12. B, obviously leading the bunch! (3,6) 13. Rents over half a NSW central coast town for 24 months (3,5) 14. A nothing clue (4) 17. Old garment around the neck – sounds coarse (4) 18. Ornamental flowerbed – a role for the queen coming and going (8) 21. Tensions – a weird feeling (9) 22. Father and friend, pontifical (5) 24. Chill with eight, perhaps – it’s for a drink (3,4) 25. Small vehicle left carrying an old injury (7) 26. Stand, rest 50 (5) 27. Adder sees double one! (5,4)

1. Ill-tempered spouses of anglers (4,5) 6. Bounds; canters (5) 9. Cultivated areas (7) 10. Speech (7) 11. Demand and obtain (5) 12. Head honcho (3,6) 13. Biennial (3,5) 14. Nought (4) 17. Frilly collar (4) 18. Flat, formal garden (8) 21. Emotion (9) 22. Landlocked country in the Himalayas (5) 24. Chunk of frozen water (3,4) 25. Disfigured (7) 26. Upright frame used for display purposes (5) 27. Lowest score in craps (5,4)

ACROSS

DOWN

1. Toadfish, with a note for a complex motif with multiple themes (5) 2. Breakfast food said to be rotten; those who finish are habitual criminals (6,9) 3. An Olympic athlete, but a struggle, right? (8) 4. Drop-ins – the thing in eye protectors (8) 5. Big ladles – journalists love them (6) 6. Big priests – animals (6) 7. Dined, conforming to accepted standards, in the toilet – it’s not open to the public! (7,8) 8. Chant over a river about an Asian city (9) 13. Upends roofing material – it’s away in! (9) 15. Antacid treatment – I mean gas! (8) 16. A long time ago – one included in a process (5,3) 19. Staff, turn over a line for the book of instructions (6) 20. Various sea birds (6) 23. Cover big beach resorts (5)

ACROSS

DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Piece of music with a repeated tune (5) Repeated lawbreakers (6,9) Greco-Roman practitioner, for one (8) Callers; guests (8) These are published ahead of rivals (6) Pack animals of South America (6) Land that is not government-owned (7,8) 8. Island city-state in SE Asia (9) 13. Mechanical gate allowing entry in one direction only (9) 15. Used as a laxative (8) 16. The Paleolithic Period (5,3) 19. Hand-operated (6) 20. Underwater swimmers (6) 23. Public outdoor swimming pools (5) Last week’s solution N417 I N H I D I M O E B L U E S I I R C B U G G E R E L N M A S T O I S N E S T S T I H E R E T I E A D R A T I O N E E W D O S I N G

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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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ECHO XMAS DEADLINES The Echo is coming out as usual every Wednesday over December and January. However, the deadline for classified ads in the paper of Wednesday 29 December is Friday 24 December, because 27 and 28 December are public holidays and The Echo office will be closed.

Wilson’s Creek Community Preschool is a parent managed, early childhood service & a valuable community resource that operates out of the community hall. We cater for 3–5-yearolds, 3 days per week in a rural setting, surrounded by National Parks and rainforest in the Byron Bay hinterland. We are seeking an early childhood teaching/director and also a diploma qualified educator. These positions are for all of Term 1 2022, with the possibility of continued employment. The Applicant must be able to deliver an early childhood education and care program that is consistent with the National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework. All applicants must have a current First Aid cert, WWCC and be fully vaccinated, as required by the NSW Public Health Order. Please email CV, by 15 Jan, to the Management Committee at wilsonscreekpreschool252@gmail.com

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Bonnie Nelson Porter

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Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 14th December 2021 Dearly loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, and Friend. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Bonnie’s Funeral Service held at Mullumbimby Cemetery on the 22nd December 2021 at 10:30am. As from 15th December funeral numbers are unlimited and unvaccinated persons may attend. Please bring a suitable mobile phone for compulsory QR code sign-in.

Teresa ANNE Much loved wife of Martin. Loved mother of Max and Lewis. Loved daughter of Avril and Terry. Loved sister of Ali. Teresa will be sadly missed by all who knew her. ‘Her care and love touched so many’ Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Teresa’s life to be held at the Clunes Lawn Cemetery on THURSDAY (December 23, 2021) commencing at 10.30 am followed by a wake at Federal Hall. Michael Currie Funerals 6684 6232

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ARIES: Hosting this festive season? Then keep it simple. Request guests bring a dish or help set up while you create a wildly extravagant tablescape or quirky individually wrapped gifts so everyone feels special. If events beyond your control send proceedings hellishly haywire, find the funny side and raise a glass to the vagaries of fate.

CANCER: Your tradition-loving tribe yearns for a happy gathering of the clan that avoids those historic clashes of yesteryear; although you know from experience the rels are always going to work your nerves. So why not go rogue and spend the holidays with a friend’s family instead? Your magic way with kids is always welcome

TAURUS: Your earthy sign’s ruled by Venus, goddess of the feast, so the scent of roasting protein, laden tables and popping corks is your kind of aromatherapy. Bulls love their tucker, prefer long lazy celebrations in cozy comfortable settings where too much is just enough. Deliveries delayed? No problem – yours is always a well-stocked pantry of plenty.

LEO: Leo events are major productions, so would you rather be slaving over a hot stove or holding court with a champagne flute, being waited on? We all know the answer. If you’re playing host, hire staff and delegate specific duties, which probably include instructing guests that tribute is expected: preferably something luxe and lavish. You’re welcome.

GEMINI: No surprise that for you social butterflies, the holiday season usually signals invitation overload. Which gives your mutable sign ample opportunity to flit from gala party to intimate gathering to sparkling soiree for a series of entertaining cameo appearances, none long enough to get enmeshed in sticky family dynamics – your personal party nightmare.

VIRGO: Virgo’s stellar standards of organisation and presentation can be draining, so volunteer for just one thing, like perfecting the gluten-free stuffing. Even better, send everyone an artisanal fruitcake and enjoy your slice of holiday pie in a hammock with your feet up. Because doesn’t the prospect of not having to fix anyone else’s stuff up feel positively euphoric?

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If you have a wish for a new Teddy this Christmas, then here he is! Although a bit overwhelmed at finding himself in the shelter he is very accepting of any affection, even belly rubs. Teddy really deserves to be relaxing on your bed this festive season. He will definitely go on to be the life & soul of the party. Merry Christmas!! To meet gorgeous Teddy, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.

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LIBRA: Your select guest list knows to frock up in their most glam apparel for a Libran celebration, guaranteed to be a stylish artwork delighting eye, ear, nostril and tastebud. Should vulgar behaviour or embarrassing scenes occur at your tastefully prepped and curated event, you’ll gracefully gloss over glitches then consign offenders to future exclusion for all eternity. SCORPIO: Scorpios are well aware advance planning’s essential for navigating the complex dynamics of holiday entertaining. As host, you’ll situate feuding guests far apart, and if people start sparring they can expect the death stare. As guest you’ll have exit strategies in place for a quick getaway if invited to group-share on positive aspects of the pandemic. SAGITTARIUS: Want an Archer’s input on your party plan? Expect the brutal truth and some excellent ideas. Fire sign Sagittarians must be active, preferably outdoors in their element as flamboyant barbecue masters. So what if there’s extra char or an explosion or someone chokes on a chop? Doesn’t that just add to the overall excitement and make for a great story?

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CAPRICORN: The zodiac’s premier respecter of status, you’ll want any event you host or attend to be a top shelf and impeccably managed publicity opportunity for Insta shots. On good terms with your inner snob, you won’t appreciate cheap and cheerful offerings from the dollar store, and will have a staunch support team on standby to discreetly handle unforeseen eventualities. AQUARIUS: Chillout clues for a cool yule with a Waterpourer host or guest? Be prepared to justify your catering choices. Is your poultry free-range? These grains organic? Those greens sustainably sourced? Altruistic Aquarians care about making the world a better place, so to meet your own and everyone else’s dietary requirements, three words suffice; outsource to experts. PISCES: Best start collecting extra chairs for all those lonely last-minute holiday orphans you invite. Then string up the fairy lights, set your midsummer night’s dream scene for this year’s season of unreason, and if careful arrangements unravel in the strangely magical fashion Piscean plans often do, just pour more sparkling and go with the flow.

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The Echo’s Christmas front cover, in case you’re asking, was conceptualised and illustrated by esteemed and celebrated local artist/author Stephen Axelsen. To see more of his wonderful artwork and books, visit www. stephenaxelsen.com.au. Heard the joke about trickle down economics? 99 per cent will never get it.

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The LA Times reports that the nomination of a lawyer with strong ties to Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch to head Australia’s competition watchdog agency is drawing scrutiny. Gina Cass-Gottlieb has been nominated to become chairwoman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Is that a problem for anyone? ICYMI, the TEDxByronBayWomen event planned for March 19, 2022, has been put on pause, say organisers. They say, ‘As the environment becomes more uncertain for events in our region, our small team has decided to take the hard decision to wait until things settle down, holding [over] events is less financially risky, and we can welcome everyone safely and with open arms’. While the federal LiberalNationals government let car manufacturing fall into a heap under PM Tony Abbott in 2017, The Spectator Index reports that ‘Toyota announces plan to invest $35 billion in electric vehicle development and sell 3.5 million electric vehicles annually by 2030’. Quarterly crime statistics have been released, and

Often known by their acronym, the Cavanbah United Nice Tradesmen Society may have played the last of their annual Hashes series at the hallowed Cavanbah alt-cricket ground. As a victim of urban sprawl, this revered turf will soon be swallowed by the West Byron development. Photo Jeff ‘Sprawling Since 1986’ Dawson as expected with a global pandemic, crimes have fallen sharply. NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) say ‘In the 24 months to September 2021 none of the 13 major crime categories were trending upwards, eight were trending downwards and the remaining five were stable’. The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), a national advocate for people affected by poverty, disadvantage and inequality, say that, ‘People living in the lowest socioeconomic group have experienced almost four times as many COVID-19 deaths as people in the highest income group’. All three wheelie bins can be put out weekly for collection from December 27 until January 7, say Byron Council staff. It’s a good reminder that the holiday season is when a lot of waste is generated. To raise funds, The Owl & The PussyCat Farm Animal Sanctuary, located in the north

of the Shire, have released a 30-page 2022 wall calendar and illustrated seasons greetings cards. For more information, visit: owlandpussycatfarm.com.au.

With 3,057 COVID-19 cases recorded Tuesday, it seems the imperfect time to have no requirements for QR codes, masks, or contact tracing. Merry Chritsmas everyone!

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