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The Great Eastern Fly-in Jan 2020

Coastal Culture, Heritage, History, Enterprise & News.

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Walking together on Bundjalung Country

The Great Eastern Fly-In Great for a flying getaway, everything you need, underwing camping, walk to the beach, onsite food and amenities, kids stuff, friendly atmosphere.

Joy Flights - For everybody's taste! Fly the family over the beach and spot the dolphins, feel the breeze in your hair, thrill seekers fly upside-down and, for that once in a life-time adventure, experience the raw power of a genuine Warbird.

You can expect...

NO ADMISSION CHARGE! Memorial Airport Drive Evans Head NSW 2473 Australia 0427 825 202 info@greateasternflyin.com greateasternflyin.com

The Great Eastern Fly-In is a community event for all aviators and the general public, with plenty of opportunities to view aircraft and talk to pilots.

Activities - Aviation Museum, RPA/Drone flying, re-enactment groups, Rural Fire Service, Kids activities, aviation stalls, model clubs and a friendly welcomes from the locals.

Amenities - Camping sites and basic infrastructure needs.

Tourism Information - Richmond Valley and North Coast Tourism Sample Bags maps, clubs, National Parks and programme of events.

January 11 & 12 - 2020

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Pilot Information Daily briefings, Mogas fuel only – drums available, aerodrome circuit use, air display programme, general safety information and radio frequencies.

The Great Eastern Fly-In is a unique Australian aviation event.

ntil u 1 1 y a Saturd 12 y a d n u S 20 0 2 y r a u Jan Pilots, their families and friends, Fly-In from all over Australia, to enjoy a great summer holiday!

All types of aircraft are welcome, warbirds, models, microlights, jets, sport and GA, helicopters, gyros, come and have fun.

All are invited, a great day out for all the family.

The Evans Head Aviation Museum is a must see, check out the latest from some of Australia's most popular aircraft businesses, aircraft and electronics.

Kids Fun, Flight Sims, merchandise, RFS and Aviation Rescue Fire Truck, old military vehicles and much more.

Saturday dinner and live music.

All amenities, great food, and ATM. No Dogs, Drones or Smoking - they don't mix with aviation alcohol free event.

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Welcome to EVANS HEAD Bundjalung Country The Rainbow Snake is a creature from Aboriginal mythology This mythology says that in the beginning the earth was flat, featureless and grey. Then came the Dreamtime when giant creatures rose up from the plains. They looked like animals or plants or insects but behaved just like humans.

The greatest of all these beings took the form of the Rainbow Snake.

The movement of his huge multicolored body across the land formed the mountains and the rivers that flow to the ocean. By lifting his tail he makes rainbows.

The Bundjalung people tell us that Rainbow Snake and Goanna worked together to create this area. Douglas Cook, a Bundjalung man, told the following story about Rainbow Snake to Jolanda Nayutah before he died.

Jolanda worked in the Aboriginal Institute in Lismore.

A LOCAL RAINBOW SNAKE STORY Rainbow Snake had been very bad. What he did is a secret, and cannot be told here, but it was so bad that a local clever man called on Goanna to chase Rainbow Snake away. Only Goanna was powerful enough to deal with Rainbow Snake.

Goanna chased Rainbow Snake down towards the coast and as they went they formed parts of the Richmond River. At Woodburn they left the Richmond River and kept on going. Half-way down the Evans River, Goanna caught Rainbow Snake. Snake turned around and bit him.

Goanna then stopped to eat some herbs to heal himself.

When he felt better he resumed his chase.

Meanwhile, Snake had reached Evans Head. He looked around.

Goanna was nowhere to be seen, so he decided to go back. As he turned his body made a small island in the river, now known as Pelican Island.

When he spotted Goanna heading towards him, he quickly turned, and this time he kept going until he reached the ocean, and made himself into an island so Goanna wouldn't recognise him.

Goanna reached the coast. He lay down facing the sea, waiting for Rainbow Snake to come back. And you can still hear Rainbow Snake and see Goanna today at Evans Head.

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By land and water, we have nurtured this country.

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Main Beach

Main Beach is ideal for inexperienced surfers because it enjoys protection from the big southeast swells that get the local big-wave riders excited.

The river estuary that divides the town attracts lots of ocean wildlife and there's great fishing in the river itself off the beach. Other fixtures in Evans Head are an osprey's nest near the tiny boat harbour that's home to the state's first prawn-fishing fleet.

The beach is more exposed and the rips more variable the further north you go.

This quiet town of around 3,000 people is home to the largest caravan park on Australia's East Coast, so the population swells whenever school's out.

Bordered by National Parks on three sides, Evans Head is brilliantly situated and the caravan park/campground's beachside and river-front location means that once you arrive, you can park your car and leave it for the duration of your stay.

Evans Head Main Beach Captain Cook Drive Evans Head NSW 2473 Australia (02) 6660 0365

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editors note Cooee January 2020... Welcome to the first edition of the Evans Head Mix, which includes surrounding areas of Woodburn, Coraki and Casino in coverage and news that impacts from the greater Richmond Valley region.

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We reflect the Leisure, Lifestyle, Business and Community Culture as we live and work through-out the North coast region on the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, in Australia.

Every Edition - we share our pages with stories from Bundjalung Country and give respect to all Elders, Past, Present and Emerging.

A busy month with the local S.L.L.C. Bowls fundraiser, the Great Fly-in and golfing events in town this month. New traveller's and regulars keep coming for a slice of paradise.

JWT publishing is a locally owned and independent media, starting in 1995 and continuing to build our media presence. We acknowledge the vital roles the Community Groups on Facebook offer, and we support the existing mediums and wish to workalongside for the greater opportunities that may arise.

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Evans Head Mix, offers a mix of content and coverage of the issues that are important to interests of the region and looks to celebrate the innovator, industry, indigenous and individuals who stand out.

The newly opened Sandbar is a feast of good flavours, we have a full page later on in this issue, but this may inspire your tastebuds, here is the Chefs Special just last week.

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There is lots more in this edition and keep an eye out for Wellsprings and say hello to my Mum, Alice and her team leaders Kerry.

JOHN TOZELAND Editor editor@jwtpublishing.com.au jwtpublishing.com.au

Chefs specials of the day Squid stuffed with spinach and prawns served on baked eggplant with roasted cherry tomatoes. SANDBAR RESTAURANT.

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For more information about any of these issues or how you can help contact our office on 02 66221881 or 0432890687 between 9am – 4pm.

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Flying, Fishing & Feast of Flavours!

Natural Enviroment Lifestyle & Leisure Friendly People & Community Services & Facilities Shops & Eateries

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What the locals love about

Lifestyle, Leisure, Business, Beachside and Coastal Communities.

IN THIS EDITION

WELLSPRING Community Shop

02 THE GREAT EASTER-FLY-IN 2020 January 2020

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04 BUNDJALUNG DREAMTIME

Goanna Headland - The Rainbow Snake is a creature from Aboriginal mythology

06 EVANS HEAD - MAIN BEACH

The river estuary that divides the town attracts lots of ocean wildlife and there's great fishing in the river itself off the beach.

06 EDITOR'S NOTE

21 Beachside Business Ideas

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PRINCESS DANA

HERITAGE A CULTURAL ASSET Division on development with Iron Gates as Sugartown surges.

16 - 17 HERITAGE & HISTORY

19 MUZZA'S MILK BAR Local business success now trading ion two locations.

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15 SURGARTOWN SURGES

BUSHRANGERS Captain Thunderbolt and his Aboriginal wife Mary Ann Bugg were notorious across the back country and Northern NSW. 150th Anniversary in May, 2020.

Welcome to our First Edition, We welcome your feedback.

Chinamans Beach

27 FEAST OF FLAVOURS The Sandbar Restaurant

21 - 22 TENTERFIELD TRUE Regional Winners....

22 - 23 MARK OLIVE - ENTREPENEUR Leading Chef and a master of Bush Tucker.

26 LITERATUIRE LANGUAGE & YOUTH EXCHANGE

Sharing Stories, Engaging Author's and travelling to towns across NSW & QLD in 2020.

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MEDIA MIX news makers THE EVANS HEAD LIVING MUSEUM

Save Date for 21-23 MAY 2020

The Evans Head Living Museum is staffed by dedicated volunteers who are involved in the collection, identification and interpretation of the rich human and natural resources which make up the history and development of Evans Head and area.

The collection focuses on seven major themes: World War II including the State Heritage Listed Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome, Aboriginal History and Culture, the Natural Environment, Agriculture, Fishing, Sport and Mining.

18 Park Street, The Evans Head Living Museum Evans Head. encourages research into the history of the Evans Head area through its extensive OPENING HOURS collection of historic photos and other Monday, documents. It also serves the local community as a Community Technology Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Centre.

Other times by appointment.

The Museum offers networked computers with internet access and Skype. Addition mgnsw.org.au/orga facilities include a large format colour nisations/ printer, scanners, laminating machine and evans-head-livingsupporting digital equipment. museum/

Evans Head Goes Wild

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Got something you want to let Evans Head Residents know about? Well then this is the page to do it.

This site is setup as a Notice Board for Evans Head residents so that everyone in this lovely town can stay connected.

Just remember, we all Live in Paradise, let’s keep it that way...

Was created for visitors and residents to post the sightings they have of local wildlife.

The Evans Head News Informing Our Local Community THE EVANS HEAD NEWS TEAM We provide the latest local information and are so happy and proud to be a part of a positive local and vibrant community.

We want to connect like minded people and to educate our future custodians of our planetIt is a place to post both visual and written documentation of our local wildlife.

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Evans Head Notice Board

A page for local artists, stories and poetry as well as scientific articles about facebook.com/The-Evans-Head-News-Informingvarious topics related to our Our-Local-Community-1488651018098071 wildlife.

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Cultural heritage, tourism key drivers for creating jobs, economic prosperity Cultural heritage provides a huge opportunity for economic prosperity for countries as it is closely linked to tourism.

Petra National Trust President of the Board and Unesco Goodwill ambassador Princess Dana Firas has said.

“Statistics have shown that 37% of international tourists have a cultural motivation. That translates to 4.2% of global GDP and 125mn jobs and that is just the cultural sector,” she said.

Princess Dana was among the speakers of a Doha Forum session yesterday titled “Protecting the Benefits of Tourism in a Multilateral World”, held at Sheraton Doha. “

“So, there are all of these direct economic values that are related to cultural heritage.

Beyond that we got to expand the way we think about cultural heritage and traditionally it’s always been one part, integral part, but it is one part of the tourism industry and I am always saying that it is the other way around,” Princess Dana said.

“And I am always saying that a big part of the answer lies in understanding our cultural heritage.”

You have cultural industries, which are Princess Dana currently serves currently estimated at around $1.7tn for as President of the Petra National Trust, Jordan's oldest the industry globally, cultural production, national nongovernmental jobs, real estate becomes more valuable in organization in the field of areas where cultural heritage is well managed heritage protection and preservation, established in and well protected,” she said.

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She described the tourism industry and the cultural heritage industry as strong and separate but very closely related. “Tourism, for those of us who fight for cultural heritage, is a means to which to promote cultural heritage,” she said, adding that the latter gives a sense of rootedness and belonging.

“When you are talking about sustainability, sustainable development goals, when you are talking about resilience and adaptability, we have thousands of years of lessons throughout history, of people dealing with climate change, with scarcity, taking specific actions that enable them to respond to different changes,” Princess Dana said.

“So there are incredible lessons for creativity, for innovation, for adaptability that can help us equip a new generation of young people to deal with global challenges,” she stressed.

Princess Dana also lauded the Doha Forum saying that the annual conference is all about governance, multilateralism, and collaboration.

“It is about how do we deal with incredible challenges that the world is facing and moving forward, political, social, economic, what is the landscape going to look like in a few years and how do we deal with it,” she said.

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In the mythology of Bundjalung Nation, the Dirawong (a goanna) is the Creator Being that taught the people various aspects of Aboriginal cultural and customs.

Goanna Headland, at Evans Head (one of the most easterly points on mainland Australia and the town where Queen Elizabeth II flew into during her Royal visit to Australia in 1954), is believed to be the body of the mythical Dirawong.

Goanna Headland has been the mythological place of origin of the Bundjalung Nation for thousands of years. The Australian Aboriginal tribal groups of the Bundjalung Nation call it "The Dirawong".

Within its landscape are many sacred, secret and ceremonial sites.

To date some 24 archaeological sites have been located on Goanna Headland to the south of Evans Head Village.

Enjoy this peaceful environment and stunning views or venture along the walking track through the heath following the coastline.

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We also acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we have gathered on.

We pay respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the, language, the songs, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the nation.

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Goanna Headland

We acknowledge the people of the Bundjalung Nation as the traditional custodians of this land on which we live and work.

JULY 5 - 12 2020 National Aboriginal Day #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

Always Was, Always Will Be. Recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.

We are spiritually and culturally connected to this country.

We support the First Nation's people with shared stories of truth, voice & treaty.

The Old Australians "You are the New Australians, but we are the Old Australians.

You came here only recently, and took our land away from us by force.

You have most exterminated our people but there are enough of us We have in our arteries remaining to expose the the blood of the Original humbug of your claim, as Australians, who have white Australians, to be a lived in this land for many civilised, progressive, thousands of years. kindly and humane nation.

Maria Lock An Old Australians Maria Lock was an Australian aboriginal landowner. She was a known figure in the Australian colonial legends. Maria Lock was born at Richmond Bottoms by Hawkesbury River to Yarramundi, chief of the Richmond tribe. Maria, married only to lose her husband shortly after, she went on to marry a white settler on 26th January, 1824 and the first marriage in a convergence of cultures.

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Community Submissions Welcome Circulation | First Week of Every Month Closing Deadline | By 24th of each Month

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Players Wanted....

For the Evans River Killer Whales Rugby Club 2020.

Pre-Season Training Starts January 2020.

The Evans River Killer Whales Rugby Club are on the hunt for fresh blood for both their senior men's and also their senior women's team for 2020.

We are a family orientated club with strong support of the local community, an experienced committee and enthusiastically talented group of players.

A singer and songwriter who hails from Brisbane!

Jack Botts is breath of fresh air out of the Northern Rivers of NSW, creating a brand of surf folk drenched in depth and substance.

Coming of the back of a premiership win in 2019.

We are looking for new players to help grow the club into the future.

The release of his debut EP ‘Summer Nights’ showcases this in droves, with each of the 4-tracks taking you on a journey through all the feelings garnered from those moments spent under the warm cover of darkness. His sound is perfect for bringing those coastal road trip vibes to life, and his live shows are no different, ranging from bars, venues and festivals, to busking on the streets across the Australian coastline.

ON FACEBOOK or CONTACT Max Pye President maximillion9@hotmail.com

BOWLS & BEECHIES

Marine Rescue Evans Head Evans Head bar crossing web camera - Evans Head is located at the mouth of the Evans River in Northern NSW. The entrance is protected by breakwaters on either side.

Razorback Lookout, Evans Head NSW 2473 The bar is exposed and conditions can frequently (02) 6682 4888 vary. Caution needs to be exercised when attempting marinerescuensw.com.au to cross the bar in all weather conditions.

The Annual Evans Head Fishing Classic will be held from the night of 26th June 2020 and conclude with the main prize draws and presentation on the 3rd July 2020.

There is a Kids comp also on the Saturday and Sunday 27th and 28th June.

Evans Head - Casino S.L.S.C. Charity Bowls Day Sunday 5th January, 2020.

REGISTER NOW... at Evans Head Bowling Club.

Station Details Address: 76 Woodburn Street, Evans Head NSW 2473 Phone: 02 6682 4400

ALL MONIES RAISED are for our Local Club.

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ENTRY FEES SENIOR COMP - $30 JUNIOR COMP 9 HOLE - $10 18 HOLE - $15

Look for the results...

Next Issue.

45 Golf Links Road, Woodburn, N.S.W. Ph Gail - 0417 079 837 Email - j.g.edser@bigpond.com

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CRANKFEST ival Youth Fest tion is a celebra of youth culture and art!

It’s free for the whole community to enjoy!

Riverside Markets, Evans Head.

On the 4th Saturday of the month.

from 8am until 1pm

Lots to explore...

88.9 FM operates within the Richmond Valley on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, Australia.

88.9 FM represents the general community within the Coraki RA1 radio broadcasting licence area, which includes; Evans Head, Woodburn, Broadwater, New Italy, Ellangowan, Gibberagee, Tabbimobile, Bora Ridge and Coraki, and is bounded by, and includes parts of Wardell, Rous Mill, Marom Creek, Wyrallah, South Gundurimba, McKee’s Hill, Tatham, Whiporie, Bundjalung National Park and the South Pacific Ocean.

WOODBURN "The Travellers' Rest" is a delightful and peaceful town situated next to the Richmond River on the Pacific Highway.

Well known to regular travellers on the Highway as a junction town, with roads leading from Woodburn to Evans Head in the east, Broadwater and Ballina in the north, and Coraki, Casino and Lismore to the west. The river has always been an important part of life in Woodburn.

The riverside beach, park and picnic facilities provide the perfect spot to relax for an hour or a day, while the nearby Bundjalung, Broadwater and Bungalwalbyn National Parks are just a short drive away.

MID-RICHMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

It is an excellent focal point for recreational water sport activities including rowing, sailing, swimming, fishing and water skiing.

Woodburn Visitor Information Centre Ferryman’s Cottage Pacific Highway WOODBURN NSW 2472

(02) 6682 2032 woodburnvic@hotmail.com

Located at 16 Adams Street in the old Woodburn Shire Council Chambers (1912) the museum contains an extensive collection of local artefacts, memorabilia, family histories and photographs from the earliest white settlement.

There is a comprehensive maritime history section along with and outdoor shed containing farming and ship building equipment. The War Memorial room contains the Honour Boards from many of the village halls around the district including a World War I Bungawalbyn board, hand carved with a pocketknife by the mother of one of the soldiers.

OPEN Wednesday 10am-3pm, and Saturday 10am3pm.

Check facebook.com/corakimuseum for additional information.

(02) 6683 2838

CORAKI PIONEERING DAYS Is situated at the junction of the north and south arms of the Richmond River, was called Hooraki, Cooriki or Kurrachee by the Aborigines, Meaning ‘Meeting of ‘Meeting of the waters’. the waters’ It is hard to imagine now tat when the village was founded by William Yabsley in 1849, Casino had one store and a hotel and Lismore was only a small cattle station.

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The Evans Head Business & Community Chamber (EHBCC) is a not for profit organisation based in the seaside village of Evans Head.

The Chamber was formed in 2014 to be a united voice for the business and community network. Our membership is comprised of local business houses, community groups, and individuals.

For more information on becoming a member, please visit our Membership page. Advocate on behalf of our members on community issues and economic development to all three levels of Government.

Encourage a healthy and positive community spirit by supporting community groups and sporting clubs through promotion and appropriate projects

The EHBCC hosts general meetings on the third Wednesday of each month, which members and guests are welcome to attend.

What is our aim?

Develop and encourage a network of business & community members that work together to promote and grow a sustainable future that preserves our unique community and natural places while growing and diversifying our local economy ehbcc objectives.

Our best asset is our strong community. We are proud to work with them on a range of projects and issues that we face together.

Evans Head has an assortment of community and sporting organisations. They are a great way to meet new friends and stay active in the community. We support many of these groups in their ventures and meeting their challenges.

The Chamber is active with its own community projects such as the Goanna Headland Coastal Walk project, village Christmas decorations and the Beef Meets Reef event that we proudly present each May. We welcome community members to get involved with the chamber, from organising events to civic projects.

Located on the North Coast of New South Wales, Evans Head is situated within 45 minutes from Lismore and Ballina.

Evans Head offers any business owner lots of opportunity to balance work with lifestyle.

Promote Evans Head as a commercial and retail centre and feature our members products and services through social media and other platforms.

Facilitate and manage the destination marketing for Evans Head through a multi-platform strategy on behalf of its members.

Present forums and meetings where members can network to share ideas and opinions.

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Sugartown Surges

"Iron Gates development Evans Head, latest findings has the river rated in ‘poor’ condition."

As a private development application for a subdivision to create 68 homesites at Broadwater, one of the biggest seen in the Sugartown for decades, has been approved by Richmond Valley Council.

Works with the large development will include site filling, the construction of roads and installation of associated infrastructure.

The $3.2 Million development is bounded by George Street, Pitt Street and the Broadwater Evans Head Road.

The village land has an open zone classification under the Richmond Valley Council Local Environment Plan (LEP) with an array of permissible land uses, and the development conservatively could see on recent Census data figures an increase in the population of by almost 200 residents in Broadwater, or a boost by 25 percent.

The subdivision also creates one primary production residue lot to the east of George Street which has traditionally been used for sugar cane production and other crops such as soya beans.

The proposed Lot 69 to the east of homes along both sides of George Street with the approved subdivision will be solely used for the purposes of agriculture under the approval.

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He named the river and offshore reef "Evans" after the first lieutenant of his survey ship.

Prior to the arrival of Europeans the area was inhabited by the Bundjalung people for 65,000+ years. In the 1870's Paddon searched the local beaches for alluvial gold which was discovered but only is small amounts. Chinaman Beach was mined by around 300 Chinese miners.

Evans Head is located 6 metres above sea-level and 714 km north of Sydney at the mouth of the Evans River.

Heritage Nestled between the Broadwater National Park to the north and the Bundjalung National Park to the south, Evans Head is a charming combination of a vibrant fishing village and a quiet family holiday destination.

Commercially the town is home to a substantial fishing fleet and proudly claims that it was the first prawning port in Australia. Today the town's economy is driven by tourism, sugar cane, dairying and a substantial fishing fleet.

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The first European settler was Captain Thomas Paddon who walked through the area when his coastal survey ship was unable to leave Ballina.

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The town has 6 km of safe surfing beaches, some fine coastal scenery, sandy river flats, and is a popular spot for rock, beach and ocean fishing. The population hovers around 3,000 permanent residents, many of whom are retirees, and expands to 12,000 during the summer school holidays.

Captain Paddon settled at the mouth of the river and built a hotel from cedar logs washed up on the beach.

He is buried in a lonely grave outside the town on the Iron Gates Road. Paddon's family were involved in oyster farming and his son, Jim, and his grandson, Evans, achieved fame when they won world titles in rowing. It is claimed that Evans pioneered the Australian prawning industry in the Evans River.

By the early years of the 20th century the town was attracting a few regular holidaymakers mostly from the surrounding region, especially from Kyogle and Casino.

Today it remains a quiet holiday and retirement town which is removed from the Pacific Highway.

It now boasts one of the largest caravan parks in Australia.

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Natural Attractions Bound by the native bushland of Bundjalung National Park, this secluded beach is a short drive from Evans Head township.

Follow the walking track from Chinaman’s Beach car park, down to one of the most peaceful spots along the North Coast.

You’ll enjoy endless coastal views from walking trails onto Goanna Headland where interpretive signs explain the significance of this site to the Aboriginal people.

At low tide there are many rock pools to be explored in the area between the beach and New Zealand beach before walking to Snapper Rock. Beaches south of Snapper Rock are closed to the public due to the proximity of the bombing range.

Chinamans Beach

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Australia was young, of the romance of gold fever, pioneers, cutters, roads carved terrain – and the World Heritage Way comes alive.

"The Bushranger who escaped Cockatoo Island.

The last of the professional bushrangers in New South Wales, Ward was the most successful."

This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the infamous Australian Bushranger, Captain Thunderbolt.

Born in 1835 as a colonial lad to find love with the intelligent, vivacious and spirited aboriginal Mary Ann Bugg.

James Fredrick Ward was gunned down in 1870, and the legacy of these two Australian's as cultures converged will be highlighted at this year's coming event in Uralla, N.S.W.

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Storytellers EVANS HEAD

Seeking Stories and Storytellers, who wish to contribution to the pioneering period of the Richmond River and time prior. Covering a period from indigenous prior to 1770 and to 2020.

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Lollies Lollies ICE CREAM ICE CREAM ICE CREAM Lollies Lollies The old fashion shop that makes memories.

Specialising in Ice-Cream, Milkshakes, Thickshakes and Lollies.

The old fashion shop that makes memories.

We make amazing milkshakes and THICK thick...shakes.

We have an amazing range of lollies and chocolates that bring back childhood memories of choosing your own lollies at the corner store.

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Wellspring Not-for-profit Community based OpShops in Yamba, Iluka and Evans Head.

CONNECT GROW IMPACT FINDING YOUR WAY Providing affordable quality clothing and household goods and other care and support as resources permit.

CONNECT GROUPS Members of our congregation meet mid-week in Connect Groups meeting throughout the Lower Clarence Valley in Yamba, Iluka, Evans Head and Maclean.

EVANS HEAD 26b Woodburn Street @ 3:30pm Contact Ps Dan Upston 0407 109 555

We would like to thank all our Volunteers, Supporters and Customers for your past and ongoing support, through which we, in turn, are able to offer support to other organisations as such: The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Marine Rescue, Women’s Refuge, Widows and Orphans in Third World Countries through ONETEN, Global Disaster Relief and Feeding The Hungry, Recycle For Sight, and Department of Corrective Services.

We appreciate our working partnerships with organisations such as Foodbank Australia and TURSA. We receive no government funding.We endeavour to meet need in our communities as resources permit.

Wellspring Christian Church is an autonomous Christian Church affiliated with Australian Christian Churches.

26 Woodburn Street Evans Head, New South Wales (02) 6682 6022

wellspringcc.com.au/connect.html

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Do you live close to the beach and you don’t know what business to start?

We share every issue lucrative business ideas for beach and regional communities in 2020.

If you live in a beach town or regional community, and your town is often visited by tourist and fun seekers, you can make money legally off them, either as extra cash or a full time hobby.

When planning this kind of business, you need to ensure that you have carried out the necessary research, and have all the resources on ground to help ensure you make as much money during the busy period to cover up for the inactive or off peak periods.

Living in a beach town presents numerous unique business ideas with which you can make money from.

So, if you are looking to start a business for the beach-side, then you may want to consider some of these business ideas that are being listed below.

This is due to the fact that beachside towns and regional communities are always staging events of tourist attraction and activity.

Document Special Events If you are quite skilled in making digital videos of the special gatherings of your friends and families, then you can take your skill a notch higher by doing it for others and getting paid.

This means there is money to be made from the needs of these tourists and fun seekers, when specialised products and services are offered.

You must however bear in mind that, beaches are usually more active during certain periods like summer and mostly inactive during periods like the winter. So, whatever business you are planning have to done with this in mind.

Start with taking your equipment and starting a business by recording special events and happenings around the town for your clients. This could range from a wedding, school, ceremonies, special town event, gigs and so on.

You may however need to invest into the business, a tripod, special lights, and extra batteries to start up this business. A platform to create a point of contact for possible clients to look at your work.

You would also need to save your receipts as these supplies are tax deductible.

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Tenterfield True Tenterfield Shire Council’s Tenterfield True marketing brand has won Regional Development Australia Northern Inland (RDANI)’s retail, tourism and leisure category at the Innovation Awards 2019.

And for the first time council has nominated itself for the recognition.

Business development manager Harry Bolton said the Tenterfield True branding process was considered a worthy nominee, given its success in engaging with the community to set a direction for the shire’s tourism marketing.

“We thought the process and outcome was worthy of recognition,” he said.

“The award reflects well on what council is doing with tourism and business in the community.”

The Tenterfield True branding project was developed with an innovative level of connection between the council, Tenterfield Business Chamber and local business community, with 45 businesses represented at two community workshops. The new brand was launched in August using social media, a prominent Brisbane photographer and locals with engaging stories representing Tenterfield True as brand ambassadors.

TENTERFIELD TRUE: Tenterfield Shire Council's business services officer Harry Bolton and chief executive officer Terry Dodds with the spoils of winning RDANI's Innovation Award for council's Tenterfield True branding.

Mr Bolton said the award reinforces the importance of receiving recognition for a job well done, as Tenterfield’s own business awards aim to do, although the Innovation Awards are more narrow in their scope.

“But there’s a lot of innovation happening in Tenterfield, particularly in retail,” he said.

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With this year’s Tenterfield Excellence in Innovation award already under their belt, Dennis and Jen Gascoigne as Blue Sky Contracting went on to be named a finalist in RDANI’s Manufacturing and Engineering category for their Civil Pro software.

Tenterfield’s tourism officer Caitlin Reid said council’s innovation award puts Tenterfield in the scope of influential parties, with tourism and major events minister Adam Marshall present at the awards.

“He can see what’s going on in the region, and that’s fantastic,” she said.

Ms Reid said the Tenterfield group at the presentation ceremony, which included representatives of the Tilma Group which led the award-winning process, were approached by Boggabilla’s Chillamurra Solar Farm people interested in pursuing a similar project.

“We proved it works,” she said.

Council won its category over the Art Shack of Wallabadah and The Guyra TroutFest.

INNOVATORS: Dennis and Jen Gascoigne, Harry Bolton, Kushla Gale, Linda Tilman, Adam Marshall, Caitlin Reid, Peter Petty, Terry Dodds and Anna Stephenson at the Innovation Awards.

Highly Commended Certificates were awarded to The Blair Athol Boutique Hotel and Day Spa, Inverell, the Dragon Phoenix Resort, Moree and Uralla’s Thunderbolt Festival.

Set deep in the heart of Australian Heritage, Tenterfield is surrounded by bushland and is the gateway to both the New England and Northern Rivers regions.

Enjoying mild alpine summers, blazing red autumns with stunning tree lined streets, sunny winter days followed by crisp winter nights and bright wildflower springs, you’ll find there’s always something inspirational going on in Tenterfield.

Come up and play and discover our spectacular national parks, cool climate vineyards, rich history, colourful characters and a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage.

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Mark Olive

ENTREPRENEUR What makes Mark tick?

Along with his daily business operations, Mark now cooks regularly for clients such as Tourism Australia at large corporate, public and cultural events around the country and the world, bringing his signature infusions of contemporary outback flavours to every occasion.

In 2010 Mark’s business was chosen as one of the destinations on Oprah’s Victorian itinerary when she travelled to Australia with her Ultimate Audience. Her lucky guests were treated to a cultural experience of indigenous food, art and storytelling during Mark’s infamous cooking demonstration.

2013 is a big year for Mark – with more local and international travel taking him to food and cultural events around the country and abroad, he will continue to champion the cuisine for which he has become known as well as providing guidance and opportunity to young Indigenous Australians – in the hope of handing down his knowledge and skills to the next generation of cooks.

There is more television in the offing too. Mark has teamed up with a good buddy of his to make a TV show that sees them travel across Australia, meeting the people that have inspired him and that he hopes to inspire. Mark also plans to establish an academy to train young Indigenous people in food and cooking, influencing the next generation of Black Olives.

Due to his success, Mark has been selected to be a member of Tourism Australia’s ‘Friends of Australia’ program, which was “created to harness the power of bright and influential individuals who are making a name for themselves on the world stage, and who have a genuine affinity with Australia”.

We live in a land of extremes, from humiditydrenched forest to storm weathered coast, where unique flavours are crafted by nature.

Ingredients that thrive in the most unrelenting environments while offering beautiful flavour intensity should be celebrated.

Australia is home to some of the wildest and most resilient ingredients that are unique to our country.

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Mark Olive (aka ‘The Black Olive’) is Australia’s renowned Indigenous Chef w ith his The Outback Café series televised in living rooms all over the planet.

Who is Mark Olive?

Mark Olive, known as ‘The Black Olive’ is Australia’s most celebrated and renowned Indigenous chef. He has been cooking for more than 30 years and his charismatic style and creative approach to food have developed him an esteemed reputation and a large following in Australia and around the world.

Mark has cooked and presented locally in Melbourne, across Australia and around the world and is in frequent demand to present and appear at food events, Indigenous celebrations and representing Australia’s vibrant culinary and cultural tapestry, right across the world.

In 2019, CONNOISSEUR has partnered with renowned Australian chef Mark Olive to craft a bespoke collection of new stick and tub flavours, distinctive in both taste and texture.

Mark is also a host of cooking, lifestyle and travel shows, with his The Outback Café series televised in living rooms all over the Discover the Wild Hibiscus & Berry; planet. Mark has a passion for fusing native and Indigenous Wattleseed & Hazelnut; Davidson Plum & Australian ingredients with contemporary cooking techniques to Cocoa; Macadamia & Spiced Finger Lime; create a dynamic and unique gastronomic philosophy. This has led to and Bush Honey & Nougat. a remarkable international profile, and the creation of Black Olive Catering, an indigenous catering company in North Melbourne, Victoria.

Where is Mark from?

As a Bundjalung man, Mark’s family originated from the Northern Rivers region in NSW. Born in Wollongong, he became interested in cooking as a child after watching his mother and aunts prepare meals.

He trained under a European chef and has worked in a variety of kitchen environments ranging from theatres, universities, health services, film sets and in a lá carte restaurants around the globe, as well as cooking in the bush and the earth, some of nature’s greatest appliances.

In 2008 Mark established his own catering business to share the tastes and flavours of Indigenous Australia that he has melded with his contemporary cooking style .

Ingredients that thrive in the most unrelenting environments while offering beautiful flavour intensity should be celebrated.

Australia is home to some of the wildest and most resilient ingredients that are unique to our country.

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flavours Stroll up from the sandy beachfront and relax alfresco on the deck as balmy sea breezes ruffle nearby trees at Sandbar & Restaurant on Beech Street in Evans Head.

Newly renovated and nestled inside Evans HeadCasino Surf Lifesaving Club, this restaurant offers endless seascape views as the sun glints off rolling waves and guests chill out in surrounds of plush carpet, polished wood and suspended globes.

Seasonal local produce and blackboard specials daily.

Modern European Restaurant

Sandbar & Restaurant (02) 6682 4277 1 Captain Cook Drive, Evans Head

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Drop in for a leisurely lunch of local King prawn spaghetti, bacon, shallots, tomato and Parmesan; or catch up with friends over dinner tempters like Greek lamb skewers with roti bread, Greek salad, lime and tzatziki yoghurt.

Those with hearty appetites may delve into rib eye fillet, topped with pan-fried wild mushrooms and red wine jus, served with Kipfler potatoes and steamed broccoli.

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A spectacular new year’s Hogmanay celebrations bookmarking hundreds of activities designed to increase appreciation for the remarkable quality and diversity of Scottish musical culture.

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Drought and fires Assistance I want to ensure everyone is aware of the assistance that is available.

You, or you may know of a neighbour or friend who could benefit from this information.

Farmers and small businesses that have been hit by the bushfires can now access recovery grants of up to $15,000.

To apply for a recovery grant, primary producers and small businesses should contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593 or visit www.raa.nsw.gov.au.

The Disaster Recovery Payment provides $1000 for adults and $400 for children. The payment will help people whose homes have been severely damaged or destroyed.

Payments are available now and eligibility can be checked at www.humanservices.gov.au/disaster or by calling 180 22 66 Members of our community, who have lost their income as a direct result of the bushfires, may be eligible for income support via the Disaster Recovery Allowance. Payments are available now and eligibility can be checked at www.humanservices.gov.au/disaster or by calling 180 22 66

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The Farm Household Allowance (FHA), is there to help our farmers through periods of hardship, providing 4 years of income assistance. Payments are available now and eligibility can be checked by calling 132 316 or online at www.humanservices.gov.au/farm-household-allowance Emergency fodder is available for those landholders impacted by bushfires, please call the Agricultural & Animal Services hotline on 1800 814 647.

The Rural Financial Counselling Service is a free confidential service. They give farmers individual confidential advice in regard to the assistance available. As part of their service, they can help farmers identify financial and business options, negotiate with lenders and identify other assistance schemes.

Our local Rural Financial Counselling Service at Casino can be contacted on 6662 5055.

The Mental Health Line is a 24-hour telephone service operating seven days a week 1800 011 511

For those that require assistance I encourage you to apply.

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