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ISSUE 171 | May 2019

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Club Lennox Faces New Challenges

Fatality at Iron Peg

Childcare Centre Under Construction

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From The Publisher

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Follow us on Facebook The Lennox Wave Letters to the editor and contributions on local issues are welcome. The deadline for contributions is the 18th day of each month prior. Copyright 2019. Editorial content and contributions do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. Care is taken to ensure accuracy at time of print. We take no responsibility for the content or images within advertisements in the publication. The Lennox Wave - Issue 171. May 2019 Publisher & Editor: Helen Fry Email: publisher@lennoxwave.com Ph: 0425 221 570 Advertising: publisher@lennoxwave.com Contributors: Vic Leto, Robyn Hargrave Digital Marketing Manager: Michelle Shearer Published 11 times a year by Helen Fry T/as The Lennox Wave PO Box 361, Lennox Head NSW 2478 web: www.lennoxwave.com

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I would also like to mention a couple of tragic deaths that occurred over the past month. A visitor fishing off Iron Peg was taken by a wave, while a rugby union referee died suddenly at a Trojans game on Williams Reserve. Our condolences to family and friends of the deceased. Til next month

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To their credit, the Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce and the Ballina Shire Council responded quickly and effectively. The Chamber hosted a forum where they listened to the concerns of businesses. They then took those to Council where they were taken very seriously. A subsequent vote of Councillors was unanimous: wrong way, go back! (sorry couldn't help it.)

But don't get too comfortable. We now need to get ready for some more potential inconvenience. One day soon beautification works based upon the two-way model will begin—these will deliver much needed structural improvements in drainage, underground power and new footpaths— and I'm sure Council will take every measure to make it easy for us. Let's all heed the calls to shop locally while this necessary upgrade is undertaken.

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But the overwhelming response of our local businesses — not all, but many — was that the trial was ruining them. And that would have been a tragedy.

removing bollards and road paint. Within a couple of days town was transformed almost without a trace. It was quite incredible. To all those who claimed that ordinary people had no voice on this issue and that Council had its mind made up: not remotely true.

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Last time I wrote here we were just one or two weeks into the one way street trial. Like many I had been open to the idea, and felt that perhaps anything I found slightly inconvenient could be overlooked if it meant a contribution to the greater good.

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Lennox Head Residents’ Association BY ROBYN HARGRAVE

Our April Fools Day meeting engaged 20 members, 15 visitors, Crs Sharon Cadwallader and Jeff Johnson. Residents’ Association at Love Lennox Saturday 1 June. This year, with thanks to Council’s Community Donations scheme, our location will be highlighted by the new marquee complete with our logos, all topped by a splendid image donated by Julian Jett. Friends of Lake Ainsworth, Coast Care and Boomerang Bags will be there, with the Heritage Committee’s photographic display and more in the Community Centre foyer. Come along, we would love to meet you and share our activities. 4WD damage on Seven Mile Beach to the dunes, beach and breeding grounds of birds and wildlife is alarming. Landcare has identified affected birdlife including pied oystercatchers and rainbow bee-eaters whose nesting patterns are disturbed. Reduced pipi numbers, long attributed to overfishing, is now believed to be the result of vehicle compacted sand. Seven Mile is the first beach south of Queensland with permits so suffers the impact of adverse human behaviour. Deep tyre tracks

and severely churned sand destroy the intertidal zone and also create danger for pedestrian beach users.

participate in Council’s survey. The Association undertook to communicate concerns to Council requesting a forum.

One-way traffic trial in Ballina Street, Park and Rayner Lanes. Fifteen Rayner Lane representatives and business operators attended as visitors to raise their concerns relating to reversed direction of traffic flow in Rayner Lane, motor vehicle crashes, confusion for those not familiar with the trial, difficulty in accessing disabled parking and reduction in impulse shopping in Ballina Street. Cr Cadwallader requested residents to make submissions and

Lake Ainsworth survey results conducted by Hydrosphere relating to use and condition of the Lake are available at https://www.hydrosphere. com.au/lakeainsworth. Upcoming meetings: Mondays 6 May, 3 June and 1 July 2019 from 7pm in the CWA Hall. Feedback is encouraged by email to lhrainc@gmail.com or facebook at Lennox Head Residents’ Association.

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Club Lennox Faces New Challenges Just after one of the most successful events ever held at Club Lennox, complaints by some of the neighbours are putting pressure on management. The event in question was the recent Street Food and Craft Beer Festival, which saw up to 5000 visitors attend the Club to enjoy food and music on the greens. The music was turned off at 8pm and the Club was empty by 10.

the single most important thing that has happened there in years.

Council, who leases the land to the Club, has been forced to investigate these complaints, and in the process, a small can of worms has been opened with regard to the nature of events held at the Club and the use of parcels of land that form the larger Club premises.

‘Before we opened up the greens and the dining area to provide one of the only child- friendly, safe, outside eating and drinking areas in Lennox Head, the Club was in danger.

‘Our responsibility is primarily to our community. We give back in so many ways through sponsorship and support of dozens of sporting clubs and charities. It’s a throwaway line these days, but for us it is really true. We want to be able to continue performing this vital role.’

Club Lennox has a strong and important relationship with Council and receives discounted rent on the leases held. It’s not a simple structure or a straightforward agreement, but it is crucial to the stability of the business. According to Club General Manager, Glen Lloyd, Council has always been very supportive and generous in their dealings with the Club. But in this latest test Council may require the Club to submit a Development Application for the use of outside areas previously only used for bowling. It threatens the future of outside events, and in particular Sundays on the green, which, according to Glen, have been

‘Sundays have completely turned the business around.’ And despite initial fears about how the bowling fraternity might feel, it’s popular with them too. Ross McKinnon, a regular bowler at Club Lennox, says he loves the idea, and to his knowledge, most of the bowlers do too. ‘They understand what it means to the future of the Club,’ he said. However neighbours claim to have found people urinating on their fences, smashing bottles on the pavement and trespassing. They want security personnel at events, restricted hours and signage asking for consideration from people leaving the Club. A decision is not expected before July.

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Landmarks Of Lennox — 3 & 5 Stewart Street ROBYN HARGRAVE

Built around 19381, the house at 5 Stewart Street has undergone minimal change and is easily recognisable as one of Lennox Head’s originals. Marguerite Hicks, recorded on the certificate of title as ‘wife of Walter Henry Edward Hicks of Tuncester, Farmer’2 purchased lots 9 and 10 section 4 (now 5 and 3 Stewart Street) in February 1924 from land offered at the December 1922 inaugural Lennox Head Estate auction. Land was sold as original heathland, with no roadways. In 1934 both lots combined were valued at £50 ($100).3 Daughter, the late Alice McKee remembered, ‘The land was covered with heath and there was no street access so …. my Dad cleared ‘the lane’ to bring the timber and other building materials onto the block’.4 The lane is now named Cliff Murray. He also cleared native bushland to build the cottage which was slowly constructed after tortuous, jolting journeys via Lismore, Ballina and North Creek Road, sleeping overnight in his car on the block.5 The trip was not easy, with Alice recalling ‘quite a few punctures and breakdowns before we reached the top of the hill and saw the beautiful view of the ocean and the Lake’.6 Remaining Hicks’ property since construction, the holiday house has played host to Hicks’, Ball and McKee families and many friends for their entire lives. Two of Alice McKee’s descendants now reside at number 3. As Lennox Head approaches its Centenary in 2022, the Heritage Committee welcomes information on our early buildings and pioneers who faced difficult terrain, travel challenges and isolation to create their own piece of history. Sources: 1.4.5.6 McKee A, ‘Hicks Family’, Ringing the Bell Backwards, Hilary Wilson (ed), LHHC, Lismore, 2003 ps129130; 2 Historical Lands Records Viewer, NSW Land Registry Services, http://hlrv.nswlrs.com.au/pixel.htm# accessed 16.04.2019; 3 Shire of Tintenbar, Valuation and Rate Notice, 10021934. Photos: 1. Donated by A McKee, 2. R Hargrave

1. Hicks family c1949. The house in the background is where Lennox Hotel now stands 2. 2018 Readers with information on this or other Landmarks of Lennox, please contact Robyn Hargrave, Convenor, Lennox Head Heritage Committee on phone 0412 660 994 or email harg1rob@gmail.com

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Love Lennox Festival Saturday 1 June is the day when the Love Lennox Festival will once again be held in the main street of Lennox Head, and in several other venues including the Community Centre. The event is brought to us by the Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce and an army of volunteers. They deliver an array of amazing food, stalls, childrens entertainment and music up and down the street. This year will see the inaugural Lennox Head Machinery Club display in the Community Centre car park. Come along and see some special cars on show. Not into cars? Doesn't matter, there will be plenty to see and do. Bring the family, your wallet and an empty belly, and come down to Ballina Street on 1 June.

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The Lennox Head Lions Club is in search of new volunteers and members. So who are we? Well, at the heart of it, we are simply a group of people who work together for the common good. An idea that is as important today as it ever was.

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As Winston Churchill said, 'We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' This year we will be inducting our youngest member, Kate Somerville, as President. Kate has been a member for a number of years and is a teacher at the Lennox Head Public School. Kate was introduced to the Lions back in high school as a member of our young Leo’s programme. Thank you for stepping up to the chair Kate. I would also like to officially thank all the current and future office bearers that do so much to keep the club running seamlessly. You are too many to name, but are most certainly appreciated. We would also like to mention our current Leo’s, who are entering the Relay For Life for the third year, aptly named 'The Lively Lennox Leo’s'. All proceeds raised are going directly to The Cancer Council. Your hard work is making a difference and we wish you much luck on the day. So, if you have the inclination to expand your circle of friends, try something new or just to gain some worldly experience, this is the time. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm at Club Lennox. All are welcome.

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Fatality at Iron Peg STEVE SHEARER

The Iron Peg at Boulder beach is the only rock fishing location in Ballina Shire, apart from the river break walls, where an angler can fish beyond the break and therefore have deepwater access to pelagic fish. Because it protrudes so far into the open ocean, during periods of heavy swell, especially when that swell is from an easterly direction, there is no escape if an angler is caught out there by an extra large wave. Last month we had such a day. Just after 10am on 22 April, right on the high tide, local surfer Robert Marcon and I saw an angler heading out to the Peg. We both remarked on his recklessness. Heavy swells were breaking over the Peg. It was 100% unsafe to be out there. It’s a matter of regret to me that I didn’t accost the man before he had made his way out there and make him aware of the danger he was placing both himself in and the people who would have to rescue him. I had a short surf and went up to the headland to check on him. The surf had appeared to back down. This was only a temporary lull. When Robert Marcon and his son came in, the angler had disappeared. Robert assumed the fisherman had made his way to a different spot. A local surfer in the water, Haydon Cavanagh, saw the angler was no longer standing at the Peg and called for another local surfer Paul Weston to come and help him. They found the angler in a state of semi-consciousness and in a very bad way. He was fully clothed, laden down with heavy backpacks and tackle which made swimming and rescuing him extremely dangerous and arduous.

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The men, with assistance from other local surfers, were able to get the man to shore on the treacherous rocky shoreline. Police and ambulance were by now present. The man could not be revived and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police had not released his name but rescuers described an Asian man in his 30s. As a lifelong rockfisherman, I believe making lifejackets mandatory will only increase the lethal potential of the Peg. If you are washed in there, the only real option is to swim away from the rocks, and a lifejacket will decrease the chances of that. Hopefully Ballina Shire Council will read the Coroner’s report carefully before any kneejerk decisions are made which may affect fishers' safety. All sympathies to the angler's family. Let’s hope others will learn from his tragic mistake.

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• Take care to keep curtains, tablecloths and bedding away from portable heaters. • Keep wet clothing at least 1 metre from heaters or fireplaces and never leave unattended. • If you use a clothes dryer make sure you clean the lint filter each and every time you use it. • Only use one appliance per power point and switch off at the power point when not in use. • Always extinguish candles or any other open flames before going to bed. Never leave candles or any other open flames unattended. • Always handle candles or any other open flame with care. • Store matches or lighters in a secure place not accessible to young children.

Thank You For Your Service In April, 50 RFS volunteers in the Far North Coast were presented with National Medals and Long Service Medals and Clasps by Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons in recognition of their valued 1207 years of service to the NSW Rural Fire Service. There is immense pride at the Lennox Brigade in our Captain Bill McKenzie recognised for his 20 years of service. Remember, as we enter the cooler months, does your family have a plan in the event of fire? How fireproof is your plan? • Make sure you and all your family know two safe ways out of every room in your home. • Have a written home escape plan in case of fire and practice it regularly. • Never ever leave cooking unattended. • If you have a fireplace in your home, make sure the chimney is clean. • If you have a fireplace always place a screen in front of it when in use. • Check electric blankets for damage or frayed cords before placing on the bed.

• Remember that smoke from a fire will make you confused and that you cannot see in smoke. • When asleep you will not smell smoke and it will in fact put you into a deeper sleep. • If you have escaped from a home fire, remember once you get out stay out and dial Triple Zero (000). • Oil, gas or wood heating units may require a yearly maintenance check. • Only ever use fuses of recommended rating and install an electrical safety switch. • Never use wheat bags in bed. Occasionally we get callouts that are a little broad in description. This can happen if there is a fire sighted along the highway for example. A helpful free phone app is Emergency +. This not only gives you one touch calling to a variety of emergency services, but also gives you your location with GPS coordinates and an address description. This can be of great assistance to everyone and speed up response times. The more info on the location of the emergency you can give, the better.

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Meerkids Off To A Great Start The Tuesday after Easter saw a full house for the inaugural Meerkids Active Kids program at Xavier college. The program was built to be to offer kids and their parents some options over the holidays to keep the kids active physically, mentally and socially.

things like: ‘I made a new friends today’, ‘Can we come back tomorrow?’ and ’Do we have to leave?’. There were even kids swapping parent's business cards to arrange 'hangs'.

Be sure to keep an eye out for when the camp dates are announced for the July holidays as it seems Meerkids Acive Kids could become one of the most sought after school holiday programs around. And the best thing is it’s right in our backyard. Yay Meerkids!

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Ballina Hospital Auxilliary Craft Show quilting, woodwork, art, jewellery, clothing and knitting. The Auxiliary will also have their own stalls selling craft, plants and homemade jams and pickles. Refreshments will be available from the Lamp Cafe run by the ladies of the Auxiliary. We purchased equipment in excess of $80,000 from 1 July 2018 to February 2019, which includes special ED trolleys, defibrillator and pulse oximeters. We have also purchased a SonoSite portable scanner at a cost of $65,000 for use in the ED which will help in the diagnosis of critical ill patients. Please visit us again this year and help us to raise even more funds for our local Ballina Hospital.

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Every year Penny Lane Café owners Maria and Gyan volunteer their time at Bluesfest selling raffle tickets in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Australia (CFA). The prize is for three guitars signed by various artists performing at the Festival. This year commitments at the café meant they couldn’t attend Bluesfest and instead sold tickets at Penny Lane. In a separate initiative they purchased out of their own pocket a 5-day Bluesfest pass and created another raffle where customers spending over $35 went into a draw. From this raffle they raised $1,230 which will also be donated to CFA. Ash Scott who won the 5-day ticket was very grateful for Penny Lane’s gesture and made the most out of the opportunity by seeing 52 acts! The Cystic Fibrosis cause is very close to heart for Maria, with daughter Gyan having been diagnosed and living with CF from birth. Gyan has to continually maintain the utmost of discipline with dietary choices and healthy lifestyle practices, and living in Lennox is itself part of this mix, as the coastal salt air has proven far better for her health than their hometown of Mudgee. Gyan is a marvel who refuses to be portrayed as a victim and lives her life with an overflowing passion. Despite her health challenges she goes about life as one of the friendliest and hardest working people you will ever meet. Her mother Maria says, 'many times I just trusted my own internal wisdom, insights and ‘gut’ as to what I could best do to raise Gyan to lead a normal life. In adulthood she has taken the reins herself and lives life to the fullest every day.' True to their affable natures, they are happy to offer any knowledge, share information and networks that can assist other people living with cystic fibrosis.

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Am I Ever Going To See My Face Again? I never liked that song.

that, or pretend you’ll sort it out later.

But it was about 'your' face, not mine.

And now I’m dealing with doctors who know many things.

In truth, I haven' t seen my face in years. I haven't wanted to. There's hardly a mirror in my house, and where there is, I just don't look.

One of which is what skin cancers look like. And they’re not going to take 'yeah later mate' for an answer.

My face and I held a secret. We had skin cancer.

Best of all, they know how a new face can be made.

Not on my arm like my father had. The black one that spread and killed him slowly. Not on my back where I could pretend not to see it.

That’s what is happening to me.

On my nose. Right between my eyes. In my skin.

They’re not finished yet, nor is nature.

Ever really noticed skin? Its truly wonderful stuff. It keeps the rain out and your blood in. Damn sexy as well.

Its coming up to three weeks since the first surgery. Two weeks since the second. The third’s in three days. But one day it will be over, and I’ll walk among you and no one will look twice. If they do, and they ask, I’ll tell them what happened.

But it can hide your secrets too. Like mine did for me.

So don’t let your skin keep secrets. And fear not the doctors.

And if someone noticed? 'Yeah, I’m getting that sorted soon'. It's easy to lie.

They really do want to help, and they will if you let them.

Then I dislocated my hip. You can't hide

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I don’t think I’ll ever like the song I started this with. But I hope I’ll get to like my new face, and just maybe I might even put up a mirror. Thank you, and please check your skin. And hide no secrets. RALPH MOORE

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Business After Hours 7 May @ Quattro Finish your day at Quattro with a complimentary drink and grazing platters on Tuesday 7 May. The Lennox Chamber is hosting a Business After Hours - a casual get together for members and non-members starting at 5pm for a 5:30pm start. Mingle with fellow business minded people and listen to interesting presentations including:  Jeremy Perez from Bowline Creative Agency will speak about branding, marketing and digital strategy Easy to do Business NSW will speak about the state wide initiative that is making it easier for small business to navigate the licensing and application requirements for setting up and growing their business Members and non-members, businesses big, small and micro, very welcome to attend. When : 5pm for a 5:30pm start, Tuesday 7 May Where : Quattro

Following representations by Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce in April, Ballina Council voted to cease the one-way trial and to advance the planning of the Lennox Head Village Renewal project based on two-way traffic flow. We thank all businesses that attended our meeting in April and for sharing their one-way trial experiences. Our capacity to argue a case on behalf of business owners is strengthened by the size of our membership – if you are not already a member, we’d value you joining to boost our ability to represent you. We will also want business owners to be deeply engaged as the Chamber continues to work with Council on the broader Lennox Head Village Renewal Project. This will include informing our response to proposals from Council, understanding how they effect businesses and provide feedback through the roll out. We look forward to continuing to work with business owners and building a more prosperous and sustainable village for business owners. Joining the Chamber is easy, simply visit lennoxchamber.com. au/join/

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Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce speaks with business owner and new Chamber member Gary Sanderson from Swimart Byron Bay.

Gary Sanderson from Swimart Byron Bay

What made you start Swimart Byron Bay? I always need a project and have a history of building up a business from scratch and although our goal was to semi retire in the Lennox Head area, I really do enjoy the satisfaction of completing a job well, and growing the business. It was a perfect fit with plumbers in the family.

Got anything you’d like to ‘plug’? This month, as we head into the colder months we have a 10% discount on all installed heaters and the Waterco range of heaters are the best quality heaters available. For Real Estate agents we offer a free first time pool service to new home owners on settlement.

What makes your business different? Swimart Byron Bay is mobile only, we come to you . We pride ourselves on communicating with the customer to ensure they know in advance when we are turning up to service their pool, and before we leave the owners receive an email with a complete water analysis. Swimart Byron Bay perform regular pool servicing on a weekly/fortnightly or monthly basis.

What motivated you to join the Lennox Chamber? Joining the Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce just makes sense for any business owner. The networking and business advice is invaluable, and the fact that you are a part of a group of people all striving to improve their businesses makes it very rewarding. Gary from Swimart Byron Bay can be contacted on 0448 278 826.

Want to see your business featured here? The Lennox Chamber is more than just an opportunity to network with other business owners. Be a part of a growing and future thinking business community and have some fun at the same time. For more information visit lennoxchamber.com.au/join

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Come Play Yoga Heidi Lampard has a truly North Coast story. She grew up on her family’s fxarm in Tullera, just outside of Lismore. Her mum, she says, was always 'a seeker', who lives an alternative lifestyle. 'I was born into it, and I never really knew anything different in my early years. It just seemed like the way to live, and I've followed that way ever since. For that, I'm truly grateful.' These days Heidi is a qualified Holistic Health Coach. It's a qualification she earned at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York. 'It was just so amazing to learn from the best on an international stage. I felt like it was so right for me, like a coming home and it's been a big influence on everything I've done since.' She works with clients in areas of physical/emotional/mental health, food, nutrition, and life goals, encouraging practices of mindfulness and whole body holistic wellness. It's an intimate, special practice designed to help people create a fulfilled, happy life that works for them. 'There are those things in life that are like medicine to our soul, they make us feel whole. They are good for us, and we all need to know what they are. For me, it is yoga, always has been.' Although Heidi has always practiced yoga, last year she decided she wanted to teach it. This is the other big part of Heidi's life: her yoga practice brings her back to herself. 'I just want to share my yoga joy with others', she says. 'It's brought so much to my life that I want to be of service and give

back to others through my teaching. I find when I'm teaching I have this energy, no matter what's going on for me. I can be tired, or slightly off, but yoga always connects me to something beyond myself, and makes me feel whole.' Heidi studied with Creature Yoga in Byron Bay to gain her Yoga teaching certification and now offers yoga classes in Lennox Head three times a week at Lennox Sanctum. Heidi says she lives and breathes the teachings of yoga throughout every aspect of her life. She brings her individual style and personality -— playful, open minded, nurturing and calm — to traditional yoga practice. Everyone is welcome at her yoga classes, all levels, ages and experience. Mats and props are supplied. Classes are on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm and Saturday mornings at 8am. See Heidi's ad on page 5.

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A Country Practice The Tintenbar Medical Centre is yet another of this tiny town’s hidden secrets. Located at 12 George Street (which is the road that runs off Tintenbar Road between Tintenbar Hall and the General Store), the practice is perched on a rise just beyond the main commercial buildings, in lush tropical surroundings, with plenty of parking and a truly tranquil vibe. Staffing the practice is a team of five doctors, two nurses and three support staff. According to co-owner John Cross (who bought the practice one year ago with Dr Martin Ooi), the 20 year-old practice was originally established by Dr Lynne Davies, and has experienced highs and lows over the years. But now it is enjoying a real growth phase. ‘In the last three months we welcomed three new doctors to what is turning out to be a close-knit team, so now we are able to provide a full and reliable service to patients,’ he said. And, he adds, ‘It is still possible to call and get an appointment on the day.’ This is an important point of difference in an area that is also in a steep growth phase. Although Tintenbar only has 190 letter boxes, its medical centre already welcomes patients from Ballina, Alstonville, Lennox Head and beyond, so patient numbers are growing.

At the start of this winter the Centre is offering free flu clinics with a doctor. ‘We are expecting a big flu season this year,’ says John. ‘So until the end of June you can make an appointment to be vaccinated for free by a doctor at the Tintenbar Medical Centre.’ An added plus: patients can book online at tintmed.com.au

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Enova Celebrates It is three years since Enova Energy switched on its very first customer in June 2016. Enova claims to be a new type of electricity provider: 'a social enterprise taking action on climate change while giving back to communities.' Owners say, 'Enova has struck a chord with a new generation of people also keen to help the planet and their community.' Enova made history in 2016 as Australia’s first communityowned energy retailer. It now has over 1600 shareholders and an impressive customer base. The company provides jobs for over 20 people in the Northern Rivers, while also using the services and products of many local suppliers. GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY Under Enova’s charter it will give back 50% of profits (after tax and reinvestment) to community renewable energy projects, energy education and energy efficiency. Some of the projects it has helped include facilitating solar panels for low income homes. Enova has also launched a solar garden project that aims to help renters and others locked out of rooftop solar to invest in memberships of panels at a solar garden site to receive electricity bill credits. A NEW WAY OF DOING ENERGY The company has been busy piloting an innovative microgrid project in the Byron Bay Arts and Industrial Estate, in partnership with Essential Energy, and is supporting the

southern NSW towns of Albury and Wodonga to keep profits for their own community – fulfilling Enova’s goal of helping Australian communities become self-sufficient in supplying their own energy needs and helping money to stay local rather than be spent on far-away retailers. Enova can already retail electricity throughout all of regional NSW and marketing efforts will soon step up to let the rest of the state know about us. It also has expansion plans to move into Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong, as well as Victoria, South Australia and Southern Queensland. Enova is proud to be a leading change maker in the energy field and would like to thank all of the Lennox Head residents and businesses who have supported them in their journey so far. 'Thank you for caring about the type of world we are leaving behind for generations to come.'

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Lennox Groove The Lennox music scene – The Wolfman Thanks for joining me again to talk about the Lennox Head music scene. This week we had a chat to our great mate Mario Fraietta who is the owner of Howl & Moan Record store on Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. As any die-hard music fan knows, a store like Howl & Moan is an extremely important part of the fabric of a local music scene. Cruise into Mario’s store and grab an espresso and flop down on his super comfy couch and you will be ready to learn from one of the most passionate music supporters we have ever met. Mario tells us he grew up in a household that was a bit 'anti-music', and of course like any good teen this only ensured that Mario’s interest was piqued. An older cool cousin intro’d Mario to his big vinyl collection and soon Mario’s teen brain was being melted by mix tapes full of artists like Hendrix, AC/DC, The Hard Ons, Stones and more. Early 90s the saviour of rock was grunge and Mario like many of us became a disciple of noisy alt guitar bands. Mario became a massive fan of the band Magic Dirt. He worships GOD (the band) and of course King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.

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Mario started to indulge his passion for music in business opening a coffee roastery and live music venue in Young which hosted performances from artists like Tim Rogers, Mia Dyson and Deborah Conway. In 2017 Mario purchased Good Dog Records in Byron and renamed it Howl & Moan. We at Lennox Groove got to know Mario well, not just because of his amazing vinyl collection, but also because of his support for live music. He has been at heaps of our gigs and been a big support for our bands including WHARVES and Garage Sale. Mario has also hosted dozens of live gigs in his store, normally at no profit to himself, with plenty of bands who might not overwise have gotten gigs in Byron. Having said that more than a few bands that got that opportunity have gone onto great success including WHARVES, Miniskirt and Seaside to name a few. This sort of support is essential to developing live music, giving young artists and music fans a welcoming and safe place to let loose and be who they want. Mario got some great recognition recently when he hosted his own stage as part of Falls Music Festival in Dec/Jan 2019. The stage had a huge buzz about it, showcasing great indie rock-n-roll and raw passionate performances.

Mario has met some amazing customers in his store Howl & Moan including Matt Damon, Chris Hemsworth, Bernard Fanning and Don Walker. But it was Henry Rollins calling in to buy and album and get a photo with Mario, that saw our local music community go totally crazy. Rollins and his 1980s punk band ‘Black Flag’ hold a very special place in the psyche of the local punk and indie scene as a massive influence.

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The month of May has a wide range of fantastic art exhibitions and activities on offer, all aimed to inspire and engage our community. Here are a handful of creative arts events and workshops to add to your social calendar.

ADFAS Presents The Aztec Legacy: Continuity and Change

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A talk by Chloe Sayer on Monday 13 May 6.30pm

Call into their gallery at 2/72 Ballina Street, Lennox Head to enrol in a class.

The Aztecs of central Mexico have been described as warlike and bloodthirsty, yet their creative achievements were breathtaking. The Aztecs flourished between 1325 and 1521, when they surrendered to invading Spanish forces. Despite the devastation that marked the Spanish Conquest, many native arts and beliefs have survived to the present day; textile and ceramic traditions, mask-carving, dances.

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Lecturer, Chloe Sayer, is a specialist in the art and culture of Latin America. She will present an intriguing insight into the Aztec civilisation. The lecture will be held at the Moller Pavilion at the Bangalow Showgrounds. Doors open at 6.00pm for a welcome drink. A light supper and drink are served after the lecture. Non-members are most welcome – casual lecture cost $25.

Guest Exhibitions at the Lennox Arts Collective

The Lennox Arts Collective continues to offer a wide range of fantastic art classes throughout May.

• Mondays – Narelle Bretherton, morning classes • Tuesdays – Fiona Reddoch • Wednesdays - Christine is in Europe from mid May-end June • Thursdays - Sharon McIlwain, 6-8.30pm, 6 week course $150 Neil Matterson Neil is exhibiting a variety of thought provoking etchings and paintings. If you are looking for a unique art piece for your art collection, then this is the exhibition for you!

2019 Lennox Head Community Tree Planting Day - Friday, 7 June 2019 Not afraid of a little dirt?

The local community is warmly invited to join Ballina Shire Council and GeoLINK at the 17th Annual Tree Planting in celebration of World Environment Day 2019 When: Friday, 7 June anytime between 9.00 am and 12.00 noon Where: Top of Lennox Headland (follow signs from Pat Morton Lookout) Bring: Sun protection, gardening gloves, drinking water and tools (if owned). Please wear closed shoes / boots

BBQ and refreshments will be provided for volunteers to refuel For more information or to conﬁrm your availability please contact Elise Ross at GeoLINK on 02 6687 7666 or email info@geolink.net.au

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Kathleen Armstrong Kathleen will be exhibiting her bold, bright and beautifully detailed paintings, inspired by the wonders of nature. Kathleen’s exhibition will open on Thursday night, 10 May. The Northern Rivers Community Gallery The NRCG will be launching four exciting new exhibitions this month, opening Wednesday 8th May and running until 30 June, 2019. Narelle Bretherton, Small Moments This exhibition showcases new series of small paintings about small moments. Narelle’s intimate paintings capture her everyday, documenting time and place evoking the nostalgic and familiar. Deborah White, Abstract Botanica - The Realisation As a fashion designer involved in the process from design concept, to sourcing and manufacture, Deborah White is acutely aware of the waste the design industry creates, as well as the tragic impact this has on our planet. Her work is inspired by her life in Africa and Australia. The Ninth Annual Grace Cruice Memorial Exhibition Ballina Arts & Craft Centre Inc (BACCI) This exhibition features new work by members of Ballina Arts and Craft Centre Inc (BACCI). The exhibition showcases the diverse talents of the group and celebrates its members’ shared passion for creativity.

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Lismore Regional Gallery The Archibald Prize On exhibition until 16 June 2019. The Archibald Prize and Young Archie are currently on exhibition at Lismore Regional Gallery, showcasing the very best of contemporary portrait paintings that Australia has to offer. This exhibition is awe-inspiring. Do yourself a favour and appreciate these artworks whilst they are in our region. Lismore Symphony Orchestra – Dance

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Lismore Symphony Orchestra will be performing their latest concert titled Dance featuring music by Tchaikovsky, KatsChernin and Brahms. They will be joined on stage by dancers from the Pam Bellingham School of Dance.

Landscape artist Karyn Fendley’s fascination with silhouettes and shadows continues indoors in this exhibition of still life paintings that explore extremes of lightness and darkness, and the transient liminal spaces created by shadows.

Dance will be performed on 18 and 19 May at Southern Cross University. Visit lismoresymphony.org for more information. This performance will provide a creative feast for your soul – don’t miss it!

Many members of BACCI come from Lennox Head, so come along to appreciate and celebrate our communities creativity!

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Lennox Head Landcare Have you been for a walk up to the Point lately? Yes? How brilliant is the display of vibrant yellow flowers all over the northern side of the headland. Wow! At this time of year those flowers light up the coastal reserve like wattles light up a dull winter woodland. And no, it’s not a wattle. And no, it’s not a native either. It’s called winter senna and it comes from South America. Bitou Bush and Singapore Daisy are also in flower and - ‘dang it’ - they’re all weeds. Winter senna is also known as cassia, climbing cassia or the less than enticing moniker, arsenic bush. Birds and insects however love the abundant flower display despite Winter senna being one of our more intrusive weed species. Those bright yellow flowers can be seen throughout the year but are prolific through March and April, hence its other common name, Easter senna. The plants produce a fruit that is actually a 10-20 cm long bean pod containing 20-40 seeds. Birds and other animals spread the seed and those that aren’t eaten drop to the ground and readily germinate so it spreads very quickly and easily. Winter senna is a garden escapee and is regarded as an environmental weed in NSW and Qld. It’s found in warmer coastal districts in disturbed forests and along roadsides. It’s very important not to dump your garden waste in coastal reserves as this is another way senna and other weed species invade our bushland. Please use your green recycling bin for any cuttings or seedpods from senna or other garden plants. Council will compost it all for us.

Winter senna is a very hardy plant and will re-shoot from any root-stock left in the ground after removal or pruning so don't be surprised if your hard work is rewarded by a flush of new growth. And a word of caution; winter senna and its cousin smooth senna can be easily confused with a similar native species, Senna acclinis (Brush or Rainforest senna). Rainforest senna looks almost the same as the winter senna but it’s an Aussie native, and is endemic. It’s also host to a number of yellow butterfly species but is classified as rare and threatened in our area so please be careful before you remove any senna from your gardens. Check out the differences below: Winter senna (bad) 3-8 pair of rounded leaflets, round seedpods, flowers March to April. Smooth senna (bad) 3-6 pair of pointy leaflets, round seedpods, flowers in

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Headland Rainforest Replanting Since 2003, GeoLINK and Ballina Shire Council have hosted the annual Lennox Head Community Tree Planting Day to coincide with World Environment Day (WED). 'The Ballina Environment Society started replanting the Lennox headland in 1980, with the GeoLINK-Ballina Shire Council planting partnership starting in 2003. Now in its 17th year, the Lennox Head Tree Planting Day has grown to become a major environmental event on the local calendar,' explained Elise Ross from GeoLINK. Best records of species that existed on the Lennox headland pre 1800s come from a study of the remaining patches of littoral rainforest in the Lennox Head area (such as the remnant patch in Amber Drive) and of all the adjacent remaining littoral rainforests. Aboriginal cultural heritage was also considered given their known use of the Lennox area. The species for the headland restoration project selected include species such as tuckeroo, guioa, coastal banksia, three vein laurel, umbrella cheese tree, bleeding heart tree, coast wattle, jackwood, yellow kamala, lilly pilly, sweet and hairy pittosporum, pink bloodwood, brown kurrajong, beach birdseye, pink euodia, brown pine and brush cherry. In 2011, five rare coastal fontainea (fontainea oraria) seedlings, kindly provided by the Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority (NRCMA), were included in the planting. The whole planting list combined, on achieving canopy formation, forms a littoral rainforest and becomes an endangered ecological community listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995.

James Brideson, Ballina Shire Council’s Natural Resources Officer is proud of the work achieved so far. “A large area has been planted since the event’s inception in 2003, where a mere 20 volunteers planted just 140 seedlings. Over the past 15 years the event has had support from some 1,650 volunteers who jointly planted almost 13,000 seedlings. 'We invite our community to join us at the top of the headland on Friday 7 June from 9am to 12noon. Trees, mulch, water and some tools will be supplied by Ballina Shire Council and the Lennox business community and volunteer groups have generously donated a barbecue and refreshments. 'If you plan to come along just wear sun protection, closed in shoes and bring digging tools if you own any,' added Mr Brideson.

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Recently, things have really started to shift for me. The failure story feels like it’s behind me. I’m doing work I love, with people whom I respect and admire with a full book of coaching and podcasting clients. Later this year I’m adding ‘international speaker’ to my CV when I head to Atlanta to speak at the world’s biggest conference for women podcasters (and those who identify as female). And we just moved into a place of our very own in Lennox Head (after 16 years wishing we could get into the market). There’s a lot to celebrate right now. And traditionally I, like many of us, are pretty shit celebrators. Before I’ve even given myself a chance to sit in that space, my eyes are focussed on ‘what’s next?’ That’s pretty common, right? How often do you allow yourself to be where you are and be content with that? The self-help space is full of people who want you to dream bigger, keep striving and whatever you do, avoid mediocrity at all costs. For me, all that approach did was made me feel shit about myself and in this perpetual cycle of feeling disappointed. It was just never enough. I’d get to ‘the destination’ and realise ‘oh crap, I’m still me’. For some reason I believed the dream body, or fame, or fortune, or *insert anything you feel is out of your reach that would bring you satisfaction*, would change me into someone I liked. But wherever I went, there I was. The biggest shift for me has been in practicing self acceptance. All the things I’ve spoken about over the past few months. Going gently on myself. Becoming the observer. Getting to know myself. Cultivating self awareness. It’s all now leading me to a place where I am not only comfortable in my skin but also content (actually, it’s more than ‘content’) with where I am emotionally, spiritually, financially, socially, intellectually and occupationally. Who would have thought mediocrity could be so joyful? My invitation for you this month is to ask yourself what you have that is worth celebrating right now? And can you allow yourself to soak in that for a few moments, or more.

In times of great change and uncertainty, our homes are becoming one of the more constant and reliable aspects of daily life. As such, creating a home for the heart is not just a lofty ideal. It could well be one of the most important steps you take to support yourself and family to thrive in modern life. ‘Like a supportive friend, a home for and from the heart embraces you the moment you walk through the door. You can practically hear the walls saying: ‘Welcome! Sit down and relax. Be yourself here.’ Robin Lennon Cultivating this kind of feeling in a home comes firstly from understanding your needs and preferences and secondly from having the courage to listen to and follow your intuitive guidance. When considering your needs and preferences, it can be useful make two lists; one for physical requirements and one for your energetic/emotional requirements. In most cases you will already have the physical requirements functioning (at least to some degree) in your home. So unless there is anything there that really needs adjusting the majority of focus will be on the energetic side. To explore this further you could ask yourself 'what energy best supports me and what energy will support the person I hope to become?' If you find these too broad, you can explore the same questions in more depth from your senses...what colours support me, what scents, what sounds, what textures etc? Armed with this information you can then go on a treasure hunt around your home as most likely you are already surrounded by everything you ‘need’. Having defined and collected the ingredients for a home for your heart, then it is just a matter of allowing you intuition to guide you regarding the placement and distribution of your energetic soul support. Ideally you will have a balanced expression of each aspect throughout different areas of your home. By experimenting and taking chances (trusting your sixth sense) you learn what is right for you. Even the most subtle changes, implemented with a positive intention can make a difference. Creating a home for your heart is a creative process that manifests in an external celebration of you who are or who you are becoming. Embracing the journey can be just as rewarding as receiving the results.

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TRENT CHAPMAN

We are What We Believe

In this past month I have attended a few digital workshops to better understand the digital world and what it means for the future of my industry. I took a hell of a lot away from the workshops and it really made me think outside of the typical social media marketing and webpages. There were things that both excited me and also scared me. One thing was by 2022 we will have our first ever digital trainer online. It’s not uncommon to see trainers and fitness enthusiasts on the digital platform. What we will see different is that the digital trainers will actually be computers that will be able to display empathy toward their client. They will be able to understand when your mood is up and also when it is down. The digital trainer will then be able to communicate specificically to your emotions just by looking in your eyes and the tone in your voice. They will be able to watch your workout and advise any corrections whilst delivering motivation and a scientifically proven workout. Not to mention the trainers of the future are also there for you 24/7 at a simple flick of a switch. I do think it’s pretty cool for such technology but I also wonder what’s next and how quick is 'next'. We already are a society glued to our screens. I wonder what other industries will move to this space in the near future? I guess over time they all will to some degree. It may only be early days but if you think of the advancements in the last 10 years you can only imagine where it will be in another 10 years. I guess it’s a matter of embracing change. The digital evolution is well and truly here and moving at a rapid speed.

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This month I’m going to go out on a limb and say, 'We are what we believe'. Our minds and our bodies are far superior to anything science has ever given us credit for. If science can’t prove it then the academics dismiss it as not true. I dispute that. How often do you hear about people having miraculous recoveries from a terminal diagnosis? How often do we hear of superhuman feats or see people transform from a seemingly hopeless situation to become a pillar of health and success? The mind and the body combined are so much more than we are led to believe. Think about this: every 120 days (the period of cell mitosis) every cell in our bodies is regenerated and replaced by a new one, and that includes our DNA. So, if our mindset is positive that we are changing for the better and we tell ourselves that then we will see change. Everything we think should be positive, dispell any negative thoughts and discard anything that has been said that doesn’t fit with your positive view of yourself going forward. When you only use positives in thought or voice it goes straight to your subconscious and is what we call autosuggestion. Examples are, when you look at your body don’t think 'I’m putting on weight', think, 'I’m going to lose weight and this is what I want my body to look like'. Believe what you think and your body will change. I’ve met lots of people that are old in their 30s and 40s and I’ve met lots of people that are young in their 70s. It’s up to us. Think 'I’m doing great, I’m healthy and happy and looking forward to a long active and vital life'. Apply this principle to everything in your life and watch the changes. Be grateful for where we are and every day of our lives, be what you want to be, do what you want to do, love yourself and love your life and, above all else, smile a lot, it’s easy.

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I’m prepared to concede that it may be me. Perhaps I’m the one with the issue here. Once it was determined that you wouldn’t be able to use the Olympic Ski Jump thingy on a Saturday night after a few beers, I lost all interest. When they said it was for elite athletes only, I could only feel excluded. When they said that it would be taller than the tallest Norfolk Pine, I thought, it wouldn’t be much of a ski jump if it wasn’t. When they said you’d see it from space, or from out to sea, or from somewhere. You’d definitely see it from somewhere, well I didn’t like the idea of it at all. I was as one with the popular view and it felt good. However, I really like that sculpture on the roundabout in Byron. I liked it when it was being proposed. I liked it when it was going up. I liked it when it was almost finished and people began to hate it. I still like it now, but I feel guilty. I feel as though I’m the only one who likes the sculpture. Perhaps I should change my opinion. I could be one of those blokes who says; 'I used to like it, but now, having lived with it for a while and listened to the opinions of others, I realise now that I don’t like it at all. Further, in line with the status quo, I think it should be scrapped, vandalised, burnt to the ground (if only it weren’t metal). We should probably grow tomatoes on it or hang the artist from it.' Controversially, I also had a bit of a soft spot for the one-way system, we recently did away with. Expressions of positivity towards this change were generally derided as the musings of someone who had no idea. Was it no idea or just a different idea? Once the loudest voice began to express displeasure for the one-way system, it soon became the will of the people. Going back to what we knew felt safe. It wasn’t perfect, but we knew how it worked and it meant we didn’t need to think too much or change the way we’d always done things. We still have too much traffic going through the village and cars belting up and down Ballina Street as though it were a race track. Still, at least it’s our race track. Our familiar, unchanged race track. By the way, how did the rusty ironing board sculpture on our roundabout come through unscathed?

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I still get a little afraid of the dark, ridiculous I know. Sometimes our dogs will start growling and going ballistic at something I can’t see in the house at 2 am. Dave sleeps through it. Yet I love watching murder mysteries. The cozy murder genre like Midsommer Murders, that’s my type of murder. Dave, on the other hand, would rather die than watch these. That being said, he’s also convinced he’s seen all 116 episodes, so he sleeps through them these days, which makes watching TV a truly bonding experience for us. He prefers hard boiled, true crime. The type that leaves nothing to the imagination. Plenty of gore, guns, stake outs and death. One night, while Dave and I were sleeping, I woke to the sound of heavy, slow footsteps trudging up our internal stairs. At the same moment another sound began. It was a choking, gagging sound coming from inside our bedroom. My imagination was spiralling out of control. For some reason the awful sound seemed to add to the dread in the footsteps, as they headed quickly towards our bedroom and stopped right outside our door. With the blankets almost covering my face, I could see a shape looming in the darkness. It was the silhouette of a man. Meanwhile, Dave was fast asleep. I nudged him and whispered right into his ear, 'Babe! there’s someone standing in our doorway, do something or say something!' I knew once I woke him I would be in safe hands. His 30 years of martial arts was surely going to kick in. Suddenly the man flicked our bedroom light on. Dave sat up and yelled, 'Turn the bloody light off!' Then he lay down and was asleep again in a second. I looked at him, then over to my son Curran (who was the man standing in the doorway). He’d been heading up for a midnight snack then heard the dog choking (on nothing it turns out). But Dave didn’t know this, and nor did I. Sometimes I think it must be awesome being Dave.

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Ocean Rhythms BY STEVE SHEARER

Half way through Autumn, traditionally the season surfers and ocean lovers live for, and the surf has been less than stellar. 'Phenomenally underwhelming' might be the best way to put it. We are yet to experience a significant swell and the poor state of the sand banks remains entrenched. We've moved into a cool, showery phase which is typical autumn weather, typical autumn weather that typically brings a lot of surf. Unfortunately a classic surf pattern continues to elude us. Small surf has been the order of the day. Great for kids. Pressure gradients in the swell-generating regions of the Tasman sea and near South Pacific remain weak. The lack of surf from the SE and S means longshore drift, which moves sand into position on the points has been absent, and thus deep holes and wide banks left over from Cyclone Oma remain as the status quo. At time of writing another round of medium to long range E swell is on the cards as a large high establishes in New Zealand longitudes. East swells are great if the banks are in good order but if not it's back to scrapping around in closeout beachies, which has been the script for the last six months with rare exceptions. The ray of hope is the warm water pooled in the lower Tasman sea remains fully formed and offers the potential for any East Coast Lows (ECL) to

undergo explosive development if suitable conditions prevail. The last time similar conditions reigned, in 2007, we had an unbelievable winter with numerous ECLs offering high quality swells. That was the famous Pasha Bulker winter. The generally calm conditions have been prime for small boats to fish the close reefs for mackerel and a few good sessions have gone down, with spotties more prevalent than barries. Those fish have mostly stayed wide of the rock platforms with some solid tailor chasing garfish on offer for those who can get a bait or lure into the right spot at the right time. They haven't been thick but they have been of good quality. Longtail tuna have also been terrorising the garfish in close but are hard to connect with. Yours truly has flogged the water to foam and is yet to get a hook-up this season. Summer species like whiting and dart are still around in the inshore gutters and a rising tide from a mid afternoon low is prime. That's all for now. Pray for surf and see you next month.

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LW – How did you come to own it? Hippy – I heard about a guy in Lismore that had it in his shed, one of those 'one day' projects that he never got to. It was rough but I got it for a good price knowing I could work on it, this was about three years ago. Finally, this summer I got it registered, it's now my toy, I love it. LW – Yep. I can see the appeal, it really turns heads and is a hoot to drive around in, I assume you're keeping it for a while? Hippy – Definitely, too much fun. I've had people offer me good money for it already but there is no way I'm going to sell it. I'd struggle to find another one. Cars Of Lennox Head Make / Model – 1968 Dune Buggy Owner – Hippy from Lennox Motors This car has caught my eye on a few occasions, I tracked down its owner and we went crusin' Lennox 1970s style. I now want one. LW – This is something very different, what do we have here Hippy? Hippy – This is a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle turned into a Beach Buggy. They where quite common in the 1970s and 80s but you hardly see them any more. Really simple design, back in the day you'd buy an old Beetle and a buggy

kit and if you had a bit of mechanical knowledge you could build them in your garage. Being a Volkswagen frame, essentially you have a Beetle with a fibreglass buggy body. Easy to work on and super light, only 520kg, so if you get stuck you can grab a few people, lift it up and move it. LW – So it's registered as a VW Beetle? Hippy – Yes, all the running and mechanical components are a Beetle. Plenty of power due to the weight and the twin exhausts make a great sound. It drives like a big go kart. LW – Does it go on the beach?

LW – Thanks for chatting with us, it's always great to get to know the story behind the car and its owner. We will be sure to wave next time we see you cruising through town or up the beach. Hippy – Yeah, definitely, I'll wave back for sure. NOTE – Hippy (Craig) and a few other locals are in the process of putting together a Lennox based car club called the Lennox head Machinery club. If you are interested in joining or want more info call into Lennox Motors or keep and eye out for their display in the Community Centre car park at the Love Lennox Festival.

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Australia has the dubious honour of being inhabited by a variety of poisonous snakes, including the most venomous snakes in the world. Yay! The Northern Rivers has mainly eastern brown snakes to contend with, as well as the iconic red bellied black snake. Brown snake envenomation is deadly to humans, while black snakes haven’t been associated with human fatalities, but they can make you seriously ill. Our pets unfortunately are frequently killed by both of these species. Not all bites actually inject venom. Of the 3000 Australians bitten each year by venomous snakes, only about 15% become envenomated and need treatment. Our pets probably have a higher proportion of envenomations since they tend to keep harassing and chewing on snakes even after getting bitten once, and the bite of a brown or black snake is initially not painful and may not even be noticed. All Australian venomous snakes are Elapids, and all Elapids are associated with paralysis or paresis (partial paralysis) . Paralysis/paresis can also be caused by such things as ticks, puffer fish, snail bait, blood clots, meningitis, cane toads etc. Most of these neurological signs take a while to manifest, whereas most snake envenomation cases progress rapidly, but there is considerable crossover and scope for confusion. Snake envenomation is frequently accompanied by blood clotting disorders as well.

Snake bite symptoms can vary dramatically, but they often follow a course similar to those seen in human patients. As well as the risk of death due to respiratory/cardiac failure or haemorrhage, some snakes such as black snakes can cause muscle damage that releases toxins (myoglobin) into the blood leading to acute kidney failure. This is sometimes seen as wine-red urine. Black snake bites also can cause local damage and I’ve seen dogs bitten on the back of the tongue that were unable to breathe past the severe swelling. Treatment can be complex and prolonged due to the myriad ways that snake envenomation can affect the patient. Identifying the species of snake is not always possible. Brown snake bites can be treated with brown snake antivenom, but if its not a brown then that’s a complete waste of time. If a black snake is identified, or the species is unknown, then mostly in this district the use of Polyvalent Tiger/Brown Anti-venom is needed. This covers Red Bellied Black Snakes and Rough Scaled Snakes as well. More than one vial is often required. Brown snake bites sometimes need up to 6 vials in humans to reverse the blood coagulation problems. In pets, this gets expensive at $600 to $1200 a vial! Anti-venom is only part of the treatment and it won't reverse all aspects of the venom. Pets need to be on intravenous fluids, and they need treatment and monitoring for blood loss, pneumonia, pain relief, hypothermia, eye ulcers, heart problems, kidney failure, stoke, infection etc etc. Pets also will sometimes require mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure. If this is the case, it usually needs to be carried out at a specialist facility. Mechanical ventilation is a very intensive procedure, requiring constant monitoring by several trained staff. It can cost $2000 a day and may be required for several days, with no guarantee of success. Depressing but true. About 25% of snake bite cases will die even with the most intense therapy.

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Every time we take our dog to the dog park, she tries to attack the other dogs, especially when they come right up to her. How do we stop this? Jenna P Hi Jenna, Thanks so much for your question. Before I answer, there’s a few things that I think are worth noting here. Firstly, about 95% of aggression in dogs comes from fear or anxiety. The fact that your dog is ok, but becomes reactive towards other dogs when they come up to her suggests to me that she actually doesn’t feel very comfortable with dogs in her personal space - at least at the dog park anyway. And that can be for a number of reasons. Dogs who have been attacked by other dogs can become distrustful or fearful. Or a lack of socialisation with other dogs as a young pup can make them quite socially awkward (and thus anxious) around their own species. Perhaps she was rushed at by one of the dogs at the dog park and now the area has become a place of fear rather than a place of pleasure. Or perhaps she just finds the dog park too chaotic. Whatever the reason, the dog park is causing her (and you) stress, and the simple answer to solving this problem is, don’t go! Instead, go for walks on lead away from other dogs, or go for a bush walk or walk along a fire trail, or splash around on the edge of the river, or find some other place to take her that you will both enjoy. If she doesn’t enjoy the company of most dogs, but has one or two doggy mates that she enjoys playing with then stick to play dates with those friends. There’s no hard and fast rule that says you have to take your dog to the dog park, so see what other adventures you and your dog can find, which don’t involve stressing you both out.

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Jodi Rodgers is Ms May Sexologist and educator, director of her own company Birds & Bees Birthplace: Newcastle Family: daughter Sage, plus a mob of people in this town who I consider my family Star sign: Virgo Favourite food: It changes all the time but it would definitely involve a glass of wine and cheese.

There’s no denying it, Jodi Rodgers has got one of those jobs. She’s used to the giggles, questions and eyebrows raised. But Jodi says, her work in the area of sex and sexuality is an important role in any community. ‘Talking about sex is full of taboos and we so often don’t know how to talk about it,’ she says. But before we start talking about it, here’s the story of how Jodi found herself doing what she does today. Jodi’s life began in Newcastle, New South Wales, but her family soon moved to Tasmania and then Canberra. Jodi went to university and studied to be a teacher and then completed a post grad in Special Education. She worked in Australia and South East Asia, with people with disabilities. ‘People with a disability have the same right to education as everyone, and that includes sex education. I was working in a large special school in the early 90s and someone needed to teach the sex education unit. The principal nominated me. And that was how it started,’ she says. Over the years Jodi has also completed further education in autism, counselling and has a Master’s Degree in Sexual Health. She has worked extensively in both disability and sexual health organisations. These days Jodi runs her own private practice, Birds & Bees which specialises in counselling and educating people with a disability with all components of sexuality and also working with children and young people with sexualised behaviours of concern.

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As well as counselling for individuals and couples, Jodi delivers workshops to adults with a disability across regional NSW, travelling as far afield as Broken Hill and Bega, covering areas that range from anatomy and physiology, through to safe sex, contraception, relationships, consent and sex. Jodi also works with children with complex sexualised behaviours. 'Lots of people have never been taught about what is typical sexual development in children and can sometimes be shocked when they experience these behaviours in kids. It is natural for kids to play doctors and nurses, but I work with kids who are showing lots of red flags for when their sexual development is not typical.' What’s the best thing about your job? I laugh every day with my clients. Sex is funny. It should be funny. I’m so lucky, my work is still a joy. I get to see the good in people every day. Worst thing? I also get to see the dark side of life and to see how cruel people can be to each other, particularly to kids. Hobbies? Swimming in the ocean, music, yoga, travel. Work life philosophy? There is method to my madness!

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Steve Tighe is Mr May Business Strategist and Author Birthplace: Melbourne Family: partner Sharon, daughter Miliani (7) Star sign: Sagittarius Favourite food: pizza When he graduated from his Bachelor of Business degree, Steve Tighe jumped into a job with Foster’s brewing working in market research and analysis. It was a role which involved analysing trends and looking at the past to plan for the future of the beer market. A bit of a dream job, really.

speak at conferences. In 2007 he left Foster’s to focus solely on his consulting business, which has been growing ever since.

After several years in the role Steve returned to study at Swinburne University to do a Masters in Strategic Foresight. It was there that he began to question the methodology he had always used, and to see some flaws in basing business decisions solely on the past.

Each year he works on at least one major strategic consulting project and delivers around 15 public speaking engagements. His corporate clients have included Aristocrat Technologies, Kraft, Clubs NSW, State Library of Victoria, Melton City Council, and most recently Stone & Wood.

‘Looking at past trends is never a good way of seeing the discontinuities that the future always brings,’ he says.

As part of the work, Steve spends a lot of time writing.

‘Plus, if everyone in the industry is using the same trends to predict the future of the industry, then there is no competitive advantage there.’

‘I’d always planned to write a book one day based upon what I’d learned along the way. ‘My first few manuscripts were turned down, but the last one was accepted, because, the editor at Wiley said, I’d learned to tell a story.’

‘So one day I asked the question: “How do you get ahead of trends?”’ ‘I was only about two months into my Masters' degree at the time, but I wrote to the CEO of Fosters and posed the question to him. ‘How do we get ahead of trends?’ I suggested that Fosters needed a Foresight Manager, and he basically gave me the job I had created. I think at the time I was probably the only person in the world with that job title.’ His job was to basically understand how Australian society might evolve over the next 10 years, what different consumer wants and needs might emerge, and the new beverage opportunities these changes presented to Foster’s. ‘I remember sitting down at my desk on the first day in my new role and thinking, “Where do I start?”’ From there Steve introduced a new way of strategic planning at Foster’s, encouraging management to develop future scenarios that enabled them to anticipate future change rather than responding to it. During his last year at Foster’s Steve started getting requests from other corporations to facilitate strategy workshops and

Steve’s book Rethinking Strategy is published by Wiley and can be found in book stores and online from 1 May. Steve says, ‘I’m really happy with the final product. What is good about it I believe, is there is something in there for every business.’ What’s the best thing about your job? Seeing new opportunities for a company and collaborating to make them a reality is really rewarding. When you involve the employees in creating the strategy you create an army of internal advocates. They then own the process and it’s not something imposed upon them. Worst thing? Working on your own and writing can be isolating experiences. I miss the social aspect of company life - working with a group of people to achieve a common goal. Hobbies? Gym, socialising with friends. Work life philosophy? It’s ok to be sporadic.

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Lennox Head Community Preschool What a wonderful Term 1 we have had to start off the year. We try to take every opportunity we can to engage our families and community in our children’s learning. To end Term 1 our children made their own Easter rabbit hats following on from a child’s idea from home. The Monday Tuesday Dolphins crept over to the big school wearing their hats to visit as Easter bunnies, speaking in rabbit, hopping like rabbits and crouching down to hide whenever a ‘human’ was spotted.

our annual Mother’s morning being held on 11 May, we will also visit Australian Seabird rescue as well as have a visit from the Up close and Personal Reptile Safety Show. We will be continuing our PALs social skills program this term and be implementing our Munch and Move fundamental movements program. Watch this space. We hope everyone had had a safe, happy and chocolate-filled Easter.

We also visited the town library for story time and were very pleased to see the delightful Miss Katie. Being able to take these opportunities supports the children to create and maintain a sense of belonging while also further enhancing their understanding of the world around them and supporting their transition to Big School. Term 2 will see further engagement with

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Xavier Catholic College Each year Xavier Catholic College raises funds for Project Compassion. The generosity of giving allows Caritas Australia to empower communities with hope and to help those in great need to shape a better future for themselves, their families and communities. A huge collection of Easter eggs, bunnies and bilbies, donated by the College community, was combined into a massive raffle. Students volunteered their time to sell raffle tickets within the College before the greatly anticipated draw which took place on the last day of term. The 2019 Championship Cross Country saw 61 students running the four kilometres from Shelly Beach Surf Club back to Headlands Reserve on a day of intermittent showers. The top eight boys and girls from each age group are now eligible to compete at the Diocesan Cross Country in Grafton. The Whole School Fun Run along Angels and Sharpes beaches, saw runners complete the three-kilometre fun run in 25 minutes to gain a house point. Over 600 students completed the run in between the down pours. When the final points were tallied, MacKillop House was victorious. The College senior chess team have had a great start to the year with wins in the Gardiner Chess Tournament and were victorious in the first round of the NSW Country Secondary Schools Chess Tournament played against St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, Banora Point. We wish them well for round two to be played against Shearwater Steiner School. In sport, the Boys U/15 Soccer team were victorious over Emmanuel Anglican College in the first round of the Bill Turner Cup. The Diocesan Open Girls Football Tournament saw 15 girls travel to SCU Fields in Lismore to compete. Unfortunately, neither the Girls nor the Boys Open Teams were victorious despite some hard fought matches and impressive footwork. An exciting incursion for students of Yr 8 History saw Medieval Viking Re-enactment group, Rognavaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lith, travel from Lismore to share their knowledge and their array of reproduction artefacts. It was an exciting way for the students to extend their learning, with the experience culminating in the Vikings fighting out in mock battle.

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Top: Championship runners Centre: cross country house winners, Head of MacKillop House, Mrs Rebecca Kennedy, House Captains Riley Benson, Gabrielle Lee, Nathan Hillier and Juliet Eyles pictured with Principal Mr Michael Vella and the Champion House shield. Bottom: Viking Raiders

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Wrapup of March round LeBa finally got a senior club round done and dusted to kick off the 2019 season this month in pumping north wall surf. Some amazing surfing went down in the favourable conditions and there was some real progressive manoeuvres on display with a couple of competitors taking to the air. With the entire junior division from last year opting to take the huge step to compete in the opens this year there was a real buzz in the water. It was fantastic to see the next generation take on the established champions in the Club and although the opens final was filled with the usual suspects. Nyxie Ryan, Jai Glindeman and Rino Lindsay put up a good show against the likes of Adam Melling, Jake Murray and Mikey McDonagh but found the step up a big one on this occasion. James Wood continued his scintillating form from last year and was pretty much unbeatable in the opens final.

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On Sunday 14 April at Lennox Main we were met with a metre wave on the sets, onto a sandbank, going into a low tide with off shore winds all round. 36 members fronted up to surf a really enjoyable morning session, and conditions lasted for both rounds. Standout longboarding came from Tommy Steele (pictured), displaying the art of nose-riding (10 over the nose) with style. And the return of Aaron Smith (past Club champion 2017) carving up these waves with awesome turns with noseriding. In the Ladies Emily Simmonds relished these conditions. We welcomed five new ladies into our ranks: Lee Middleton, Jane Birch, Reggie Grew-Mc Elligott, Fiona Duncan and Jess Owen. The Junior Grommetts again had a surf expression session at the halfway point, putting Smiles on their dials. Vouchers From our Sponsor Lennox Surf went to Grant Ryan and Tasman Cahill. Brekkie on the BBQ was prepared by Rob Rye. And water pictures taken by Craig Leete, always thankful for these water Shots. Thanks goes to George Leslie for his tallier effort. Next Club round scheduled for Sunday 12 May. Results. 1sts. 1. Aaron Smith. 2. Tom Steele. 3. Terry Kay. 4. Jake Ryan. 5. Lee Middleton. 6. Tasman Cahill. 2nds. 1. Rob Rye. 2. Matt Durkin. 3. Jane Birch. 4. Grant Ryan 5. Brendon Cahill. 6. Nathan Mckenzie (1st Round Only)

3rds. 1. Craig Leete. 2. James Foster. 3. Andrew Thomas. 4. Jess Owen. 5. Nick Mitchell. 6. Eleanor Robertson. 4ths. 1. Emily Simmonds. 2. Greg Gover. 3. Roz Brown. 4. Angus Gover. 5. Reggie Grew. 6. Jim Baker (1st Round Only). 5ths. 1. Andrew Wafer. 2. Veronica Silver. 3. Celine Walsh. 4. Una Durkin. 5. Heather Reynolds. 6. Peter Briggs. 6ths. 1.Adele Purbrick. 2. Damian Anderson. 3. Fiona Duncan. 4. Ron Crowther. 5. Liz Peterson. 6. Annabelle Gover (1st Round Only) Cheers in surfing.

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The All girls April club round was held in Lennox with glorious sunny weather and fun clean waves. The surf was clean and consistent for the duration of the meet and provided some 3-4 foot faces. The low sand bank produced many paddling challenges for surfers, but a shout out to the Senior Intermediates and Jnr Intermediates who pushed the boundary and were rewarded with charging rides from out the back.

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