Kyogle Culture Magazine - 2022 Edition (Issue 9)

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FROM LITTLE THINGS

ECO ADVENTURES

ARTIST PROFILES

Local growers and gardeners dig in

The top things to see and do in our region

Meet some of our creative folk

KYOGLE & SURROUNDS | NORTHERN RIVERS, NSW

Kyogle Culture Magazine is a collaborative marketing initiative, published and designed by Wild Honey Creative.

The magazine was initially founded in 2016 by Susie Marcroft of Mudwood Studio in conjunction with members of the local Chamber of Commerce, who together published the first three issues.

We believe in the strength of community, that cooperation is more powerful than competition, and that together we all go further.

For information regarding advertising, production or the editorial content of this publication, please email hello@kyogleculture.com.au

ON THE COVER: Sasha Welker & Rhys Minton from Green Goddess Farm.

Photography by Amber Bristow, from A Paperbark Story

Publishing & Design: Wild Honey Creative www.wildhoneycreative.com Photography: Paul Daley, Amber Bristow, Jasmine Phillips, Saskia Flynn, Jodie Harris, or contributed by individual artists or businesses.

Kyogle Council is proud to sponsor Kyogle Culture Magazine as part of its commitment to arts and business development in the region.

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Kyogle Culture would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land on which we live and work.

We pay respect to Elders both past and present, and further acknowledge the living culture and unique role that Indigenous Australians contribute to this region. First Nations Peoples are this land’s first artists and storytellers.

Contents Kyogle’s Creative Trails

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Experience

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Creative

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Health & Wellbeing

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Lifestyle

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Kyogle Writers Festival

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Go Local

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Community

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‘Mullum Pub’ by Rick Molloy

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CREATIVE TRAILS DISTANCES TO KYOGLE: BRISBANE 165km>02:00hr BEAUDESERT 95km>01:25hr RATHDOWNEY 67km>01:05hr Via Lions Road 1 Running Creek 2 The Border Loop 3 Wilson’s Robotic Dairy COOLANGATTA 100km>01:35hr MURWILLUMBAH 67km>01:05hr 1 M-Arts Precinct

WOODENBONG URBENVILLE

2 Tweed Regional Gallery UKI 53km>00:52hr 3 Mavis’s Kitchen 4 Mount Warning Hotel 5 Wollumbin (Mount Warning) NIMBIN 33km>00:35hr 6 Blue Knob Hall Gallery/Markets 7 Nimbin Artists’ Gallery

Tooloom National Park

Toonumbar National Park

Yabbra National Park

OLD BONALBO BONALBO

8 Cawongla Cafe BYRON BAY 90km>01:20hr BANGALOW 75km>01:05hr 1 Pack Gallery Studio BALLINA 78.5km>01:10hr 2 Northern Rivers Community Gallery LISMORE 45km>00:35h

TABULAM

To Tenterfield

MALLANGANEE

3 Lismore Regional Gallery 4 Art Aspects Gallery 5 Serpentine Community Gallery GRAFTON 130km>01:35hr 1 Grafton Regional Gallery CASINO 31km>00:25hr 2 Jambama Art Centre and Gallery TENTERFIELD 155km>02:00hr 1 Artists’ Collective Studio Gallery 2 Forest to Furniture Art Gallery MALLANGANEE 67km>00:51hr 6

Kyogle’s

CREATIVE TRAILS

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CREATIVE TRAILS To Beaudesert & Brisbane

COOLANGATTA/ TWEED HEADS

Lamington National Park

RATHDOWNEY

MURWILLUMBAH GREVILLIA

Lions Road

Border Ranges National Park

UKI

OLD GREVILLIA WIANGAREE

Toonumbar Dam

MULLUMBIMBY

KYOGLE

NIMBIN

BYRON BAY

CAWONGLA

Richmond Range National Park

The Channon

BANGALOW LISMORE

MUMMULGUM CASINO

BALLINA

Summerland Way

EVANS HEAD

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ECO

Adventures

on the path less trodden

The Kyogle area is not only the Gateway to several World Heritage-listed national parks and home to the largest extent of sub-tropical rainforest in Australia — it has also emerged as a premiere destination for adventure tourism and nature connection experiences.

WORDS & IMAGES BY PAUL DALEY

The secret is out! Just 60km west of the most easterly point on the Australian mainland (Byron Bay), away from the hustle and bustle of the coastal frenzy, Kyogle is the gateway to a diverse landscape of forested mountains, open valleys, wild rivers, rolling hills and quiet back roads that are ideal for a range of multi-day eco-adventure experiences.

Let’s explore three of the best ways to immerse yourself fully in these landscapes — riding, paddling and walking.

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RIDING BIKEPACKING, CYCLE TOURING & MOUNTAIN BIKING

There is nothing quite like the feeling of riding your bike — all loaded up and fully self-supported, with the sweet taste of fresh country air — off into the back roads of Kyogle. Some of the locals have been mapping rides for decades, everything from short, family-friendly half day circuits, to multi-day ‘Bikepacking’ experiences that take you right up to the head waters of the mighty Clarence River.

The ‘100km in One Day’ loop from Kyogle up into the Border Ranges is considered to be ‘the ultimate test of your strength as a rider’ (unless you’ve got an E-bike which is an entirely acceptable option making these steep ascents more accessible for everyone).

Riding through the misty rainforest, along a 23-million-year-old extinct volcano, watching the first light that

EXPERIENCE reaches the Australian mainland filtering through the canopy is an experience that words can’t convey.

If you’re into downhill mountain biking, the Kyogle Mountain Bike Forest is situated in Boorabee State Forest, about 5km from the Kyogle township. If you have questions about local Bikepacking routes email greg@daleysfruit.com.au

PADDLING CANOEING & PADDLE BOARDING

The western section of the Kyogle local government area (LGA) is considered to be truly ‘wild river country’. The Clarence River Wilderness Lodge is your point of entry for the headwaters of the mighty Clarence River. From the south you’ll pass through the little villages of Bonalbo or Tabulum, and from the north you’ll travel through Woodenbong and Urbenville.

This is a family-friendly option to base yourself at the fully off-grid wilderness lodge, where they have a range of cabins, huts and camping options as well as canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding. This wild part of the world is also a good starting point for a multi-day canoeing adventure — get in touch with JOIN (Journey Outdoors In Nature) who facilitate guided canoeing experiences. contact laura@journeyoutdoorsinnature. com.au or steve@clarenceriver.com

(the local word for koala).

To the north, the Border Trail walks are some of the most epic multi-day deep nature connection experiences on the east coast of Australia. The Stinson Walk takes you from the Border Ranges National Park, deep into the Lost World Wilderness, across the NSW/QLD border and along an ancient volcanic crater cloaked in Antarctic Beech rainforest.

Eventually you will reach the site of the 1930’s infamous Stinson plane crash. Make sure you have an experienced bushwalker with you as this trail is not maintained on the NSW side and a compass and All Trails App are essential for safe navigation.

Another local classic is the Border Trail from Lions Road to Mount Lindsay, a three-day walk that follows the NSW/ QLD border fence. On the southern side of the border is some of the last old growth rainforest left in Australia, and your bushwalk finishes in the heart of Githabul country — at the foothills of Jalgumbunj (Mount Lindesay).

To learn more, and plan your next ecoadventure, head to visitkyogle.com

WALKING HIKING, TREKKING & BUSHWALKING

The Fairy Mount walk is a local classic.

Starting at the lookout on Mount Street, this one-hour walk takes you to the top of the mountain and back, through open eucalyptus forest. You’re now walking on Gullibul country, amongst massive grass trees that are older than the town itself. If you get lucky, you may see a Boodahbee 9

EXPERIENCE

Clarence River Wilderness Lodge WILDERNESS RETREAT Clarence River Wilderness Lodge is located just three hours from Brisbane, situated on the headwaters of the Clarence River in the rugged Great Dividing Range.

VISIT US: 3413 Paddys Flat Rd, Tabulam 02 6665 1337 www.clarenceriver.com OPEN ALL YEAR Clarenceriver clarence_river_wilderness

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Set in a forgotten pocket of Australia where nature reigns supreme, the lodge offers families affordable accommodation within this pristine wilderness area and operates based on environmentally sustainable principles. Solar power, minimal water use, bush regeneration and minimal impact policies are all part of your stay at this ecofriendly lodge.

At Clarence River Wilderness Lodge you leave the digital world at the gate and reconnect to nature — and to your partner, your friends, or your family — as you sit around the campfire by the river. This is a place where kids have the freedom to ride bikes, swim, canoe and explore the bush, like kids have always done.

Your hosts, Sharon and Stephen, will warmly welcome you — they have lived here for over 40 years and have an intimate knowledge and love of the bush and the river. Open all year, with bookings via phone or website.

EXPERIENCE

Ripples On The Creek RELAX, REJUVENATE & RECONNECT Ripples on the Creek offers a distinctive experience of luxury cabin accommodation amid a picturesque rural backdrop.

Set at the foothills of the Border Ranges National Park, Ripples on the Creek is just over two hours south of Brisbane, and 20 minutes north of Kyogle. All cabins feature a spa on the deck, fireplace, and king size bed, with views of the creek and/or surrounding countryside.

At Ripples you can share in the sights and sounds of the country — birds singing, the creek rippling and glistening, the glorious mountains, wallabies grazing, and cows ‘moo-ing’!

The hosts would love to welcome you to the beautiful Kyogle region and to their property, where you can relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect.

TO BOOK 0400 331 264 602 Gradys Creek Road, Gradys Creek info@ripplesonthecreek.com.au www.ripplesonthecreek.com.au ripplesonthecreek

Rainforest Gateway CAMPING & CARAVAN SITES The Rainforest Gateway is a family-owned park, located around 30 minutes from Kyogle on the Lions Road. Ideally situated at the entrance to the Border Ranges National Park and the unique Border Loop railway line, it’s the perfect base for exploring the rainforest.

The Rainforest Gateway campground is set on five acres of grassy waterfront campsites. Relax and unwind by the creek or around your campfire with our great family-friendly atmosphere, stunning views, tranquil bushland and abundant wildlife.

The park features powered and unpowered sites, with on-site amenities such as hot showers, flushing toilets, laundry and camp kitchen. Other accommodation includes one-bedroom units that sleep three to five people.

TO BOOK 0400 191 341 837 - 845 Gradys Creek Rd Gradys Creek Rainforest Gateway 11

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Art on Bundjalung Market, which celebrates the creative cultural heritage of the Bundjalung region, is coming to Kyogle in 2022.

Featuring handmade arts and crafts by established and emerging artists and collectives, who use both traditional and contemporary materials and practices including weaving, ceramics, carving, photography, painting, and textiles.

The Arts Northern Rivers event offers the opportunity to see, experience and purchase incredible work being produced by artists of the Bundjalung region, and offers a unique chance to ‘meet the makers’ and hear their stories.

Previous events (in 2019 and 2021 at The Quad in Lismore) have been the largest Indigenous markets ever presented in the Northern Rivers / Bundjalung region, surpassing all expectations regarding audience numbers (over 5,000 visitors), artist participation, sales generated, and on-going opportunities developed.

“The overwhelming success of the delivered Art on Bundjalung Market events in Lismore have proved the importance of continuing to deliver this event to our community,” explained Jane Fuller, Arts Northern Rivers Executive Director. “Celebrating the cultural heritage of the Bundjalung region, the market is an opportunity to meet the artists, hear their stories and share their culture.”

For more information visit www.artonbundjalung.com

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Githabul Fire Lore THE RIGHT FIRE AT THE RIGHT TIME For many thousands of years, First Nations people worked with fire to maintain healthy Country. Knowledge of how to care for the land through cultural burning ‘at the right time in the right way’ was passed down, resulting in an abundance of food resources and a healthy ecosystem.

The first Europeans to Australia described a well cared for landscape that resembelled a ‘gentlemans park’, and while some tried to mimic the Indigenous use of fire to maintain open pastures for agriculture — without a detailed understanding of the deep cultural knowleddg and connection — the correct burning regime was disrupted.

Back in 2019, a group of Githabul people from Muli Muli near Woodenbong started ‘Fire Lore’; a local Indigenous-stewarded, custodial land management, and consultancy organisation. Director Robbie Williams has spent the past 15 years learning from Uncle Victor Steffensen (author of Fire Country) after being chosen to learn, and pass on, cultural burning knowledge from Awu Laya- Kuku Taipan Country in the Cape. His mentors Dr Tommy George and Dr George Musgrave are part of an unbroken chain of cultural knowledge.

Words and image by Paul Daley

many thousands of years; cool burning is good for the land and is also a carbon negative process, working to create what is the original ‘bio-char’ stores of carbon that create healthy, rich soils.

Not long after the return of cultural burning on Githabul country, the Black Summer bushfires devastated 12.6 million hectares of land and an estimated three billion animals died including entire populations of koala pushed to the brink.

As much as the debate over climate change and land use continues, one thing is for sure — cool burning reduces the fuel load and therefore severity of intense bushfires.

After many, many decades of absence, the Githabul cultural burns were reignited in July 2019 and offered a powerful experience for all involved.

By burning in the cool winter months, the fire is much less intense, moving slowly along the ground. The big trees and canopy are preserved, and the soil doesn’t burn hot, meaning grasses are able to regenerate abundantly.

Many people in our local bio-region are now ready to listen and learn how to apply this ancient fire knowledge in a way that is safe, regenerative and beneficial for pastures and biodiversity — whilst reducing the risk to homes and infrastructure. Since 2019 Fire Lore have held over 30 workshops with schools and local farmers, and led over 50 cultural fires across more than 1000 acres of land . Fire Lore conducts workshops, educational days and school visits to empower their community with this important cultural revival.

The latest ecological science confirms what Indigenous people have known for

To get in touch with the Fire Lore team visit www.firelore.earth

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CREATIVE

Clay Corner AUSTRALIAN & LOCALLY-MADE GIFT WARES Owner Wendy Cain opened her shop Clay Corner last year and has collected a wonderful variety of gift wares from artists and small businesses from from across the Northern Rives and around Australia.

She strives to collect eco-friendly and sustainable goods and to get to know small businesses and artists and their unique products. Along with other local ceramicists, Wendy creates her own ceramic products.

Visit Clay Corner and discover a range of local art, boutique jewellery, home-wares, personal care products, candles, puzzles, toys, beautiful stationery and cards for any occasion.

VISIT 1/131 Summerland Way, Kyogle (Corner of Stratheden Street) 0401 165 670 ClayCornerKyogle

The Occasional Studio STUDIO, GALLERY, WORKSHOPS The Occasional Studio is the work space of local artist Rebecca Tapscott. Within its whitewashed walls, she creates and exhibits works of all sizes, plans community murals, brings commissions to life, and displays quirky collectibles.

Rebecca’s signature style incorporates layering cyanotype prints with the continuous line drawing that she uses as the foundation of her form work. Using these techniques she investigates concepts of our natural environment.

The Occasional Studio hosts regular ‘Wine and Line’ still life workshops and group bookings (by appointment) using her eclectic range of found objects as the subject matter. Rebecca guides participants through the continuous line technique, layering with painting and colour, to create finished artworks by the end of the session.

Image by Photos by Jodie

CONTACT 0411 840 616 41 Summerland Way, Kyogle The Occasional Studio rebeccatapscottartist 15

CREATIVE

A Paperbark Story Kyogle - Lismore - Byron Bay - Gold Coast - Brisbane

A Paperbark Story

Capturing the story of your life, one chapter at a time.

Photography & Videography Elopements & Weddings Personal Branding & Business Motherhood, Maternity & Birth Family & Newborn

Amber Bristow

0432 327 422 info@apaperbarkstory.com www.apaperbarkstory.com

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Healing through the Arts MUSICIAN & AUTHOR CYNTHIA C DENTON Local creative powerhouse Cynthia C Denton is often known for her beautiful voice and stirring guitar, but it may surprise some to learn that she is also a published author, dedicated to helping people heal through art, and fostering the next generation of creatives.

Cynthia left her home country of Namibia in 1992, and spent the next eight years in community development in South Africa.

She travelled all over southern Africa as part of an international performing arts group, focused on cross-cultural communication and reconciliation. “Arts is an incredible tool to bring identity and healing to people,” she explains.

“Music was my first passion, but my love for writing started at a very young age too. When the performance group came to Australia in 1998, I fell in love with Kyogle and have lived here since 2001.

Once I came here the season for writing started and I have since self-published four books.”

Her two books, A Queen Within and A Queen Dethroned strike a chord with many women, and she hopes they serve as a ‘timely reminder of our worth and value’. “So many of us have felt abuse and are in need of healing,” she reflects. “We cannot remain stuck in our brokenness; we deserve to feel whole and in doing so we can bring healing to others.”

“Currently I am working on a new book in the Queen Within series. There is no hurry to get it done as I am also enjoying the occasional music gig around town as well as playing for weddings and events.”

Over the next 12 months, Cynthia will also be acting as a mentor for aspiring African authors. “I am excited to see more Africans arise to tell our stories to the world. Australia has been a beautiful home to me, a place where so many of my dreams came true. It would only be appropriate for me to pay it forward, both here and to my people back home.”

Follow Cynthia’s work on her website www.cynthiacdenton.gumroad.com CynthiaDDenton

Cynthia has had 32 years experience as a musician and performing artist, releasing two music albums in that time. One album, Legacy, was written for a musical based on the history of her people in Namibia. In 2013, she started private music classes in Kyogle and Casino, teaching guitar, ukulele and singing to all ages.

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CREATIVE

The Leather Shop HANDCRAFTED LEATHER GOODS The Leather Shop Kyogle is a creative studio for resident leather worker and artist Mario Sanchez. The space also houses pieces by other local artists and artisans.

Make sure to visit the website for popup opening dates, where you will have a chance to see and purchase unique pieces. Or visit the Online shop to get a little something sent your way — they post to almost everywhere in the world.

VISIT 0403 598 105 47 Summerland Way, Kyogle mario@sanchezleather.com www.theleathershopkyogle.com

Wood By Mossy HAND-CRAFTED TIMBER CREATIONS Wood by Mossy is a small local wood turning business, owned by Wayne & Caz Moss. Their passion is to design beautiful, individual, hand-crafted timber homewares that are 100% sustainably made from locally sourced reclaimed timber.

Wood by Mossy also offers individual woodwork classes, antique restoration and custom design commission pieces.

Find them at the markets: Kyogle Bazaar, Bangalow, Kingscliff, and Byron Bay Artisan Market

CONTACT 0414 462 106 woodbymossy@gmail.com www.woodbymossy.com.au woodbymossy

Nardoo Design UNIQUE LEATHERWORK DESIGNS Di Keen, the leatherworker behind Nardoo Design, creates a beautiful range of goods, including belts, purses, wallets, knife pouches, decorative cuffs and leather covered diaries. Her work is at a high level of craftsmanship.

Di enjoys carving leather and crafts unique items for her clients, using custom designs to suit their needs.

Di works from her studio in Woodenbong and welcomes all enquiries involving leather craft and products.

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FOR CUSTOM ORDERS AND WORKSHOP BOOKINGS 02 6635 1419 or 0439 969 402 diana.keen1505@bigpond.com nardoocreations

CREATIVE

In Focus Q&A WITH NEWLY LOCAL DOCUMENTARY MAKER JORDAN EDMEADES

Tell us a bit about your creative practice...

I make documentaries that have meaning for me and that have an impact on those that see the film. Making a doco with someone can be very cathartic for both those on camera and those watching the finished piece. Whether it’s a story about their life, something that happened to them in the past or something that they’re in the thick of right now, the process of articulating and exploring when, where and how it all went down is always fascinating for me.

What is it about this type of storytelling that calls to you?

Every film I do introduces me to a whole new world, and I am always honoured to be the one to try and capture it all with honesty and integrity. I recently completed a contract shooting on Ambulance Australia, and it was incredible to be face-to-face with the phone operators; a very intense experience for everyone involved and I now have an even greater respect for the great work they do.

Which of your projects do you feel most proud of, and why?

I have shot, directed and produced documentaries and factual TV shows for ABC, BBC, Network 10 and the Discovery Channel. I directed A Stargazers Guide to the Cosmos for ABC iView back in 2018, which to this day was an experience that changed my life. It triggered a deep love for practical astronomy and human spaceflight

and I have been following the science of space closely ever since. I also specialise in community storytelling and have been lucky enough to be invited to shoot with many First Nations elders over the years, capturing their knowledge and stories so they can be shared with generations to come.

You’ve recently settled in Kyogle; what brought you to this region?

It’s a common cliche but very true for a lot of Kyoglians it seems, we just feel at home here. I’ve worked all over the world and lived in a number of different countries but the Northern Rivers always stood out for us as the place we wanted to settle down in. My wife and I always wanted to live in nature, surrounded by forest, and we found the perfect patch of land to catch our own water and grow our own food.

What are you working on at the moment?

I’m developing a new documentary format this year for local people to tell their life story. So a family can hire me to interview and shoot a documentary about their grandmother or grandfather, or someone else in their family. I’ve been making these types of legacy films for a few years now... I suppose it’s a bit like This Is Your Life but for local people.

If you have a loved one who would like to capture their story in a documentary format, get in touch with Jordan at jedmeades@gmail.com

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Our reputation is built on the premise that exceptional service, in all facets of business, is paramount. We are confident that the service we provide our clients is first-rate, as is the strength of our negotiation skills and willingness to provide every possible service for all property types.

We ensure that our clients benefit from our knowledge of local market trends and conditions.

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aiden.chalker@kyogle.rh.com.au

Kyogle 02 6632 2122

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Studio 306 EXPERIENCE ART IN KYOGLE You are invited to view the work of renowned artists Keith Cameron and Marion Arent at their private gallery and sculpture park in the beautiful valley of Eden Creek, north-west of Kyogle.

Keith has exhibited throughout Australia and has numerous large-scale sculptures commissioned for public spaces in northern NSW. Marion has worked professionally as an artist for 40 years and has produced works for both private and corporate collections.

CONTACT 02 6633 3235 camart2000@gmail.com ArtFromStudio306

You can schedule a visit to view their work which ranges from small to very large scale two and three dimensional works.

Studio 306 also offers individual and group art tutorials, as well as an artist and writers retreat, situated in an inspiring rural setting. Get in touch for further details.

Roxy Gallery SHOWING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY The coming year sees a diverse program of group and solo exhibitions showcasing a wide range of creative practices.

Highlights include collaborations with upcoming local festivals. The gallery will be hosting an exhibition complementing the Kyogle Writers Festival in May, where the literal and the visual connect. The Dalaang Galii Wogun Festival in October will bring an exciting exhibition featuring local Aboriginal artists.

Collectives such as the Woodenbong Arts Group also play an important part of the arts community and will be displaying a group show that will encompass an array of creative styles and techniques.

The gallery continues to support local artists and craftspeople, as well as fostering connections with artists who are new to the region.

Time Warp by Pat Oxtoby, quilting

Stop in to the beautiful, light filled, upstairs space and take in some of the talent and creativity that the Kyogle area has to offer.

DROP IN Upstairs via lift 131 Summerland Way, Kyogle Wednesday to Saturday 10am ­- 3pm Sunday 10am — 2pm 21

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Minori Pantry

Minori Pantry in the main street of Kyogle, stocks an impressive range of bulk foods, wholefoods, fresh produce, bulk cleaning products, personal care items, as well as special gifts.

Owners Brendan Laverty and Tinky Watts share a love for quality food and believe healthy options should be easy.

Minori aims to reduce plastics, minimise food miles, support local and keep things delicious! They also offer organic, biodynamic, spray-free, and vegan products.

with Kombucha on tap, make your own fresh nut butter, and stock up on all the panty essentials. Buying bulk is often cheaper, as you’re not paying for packaging you don’t need, and bulk goods, stored well, can also last longer.

Reuse, repurpose and recycle are the core values at Minori Pantry with less food waste and packaging waste. Customers are encouraged to BYO containers.

In store, you’ll find barista-made organic coffee (with filtered water to remove any nasties), healthy takeaway food and snacks made fresh daily, as well as Byron Bay Pies and other goodies. Fill your cup (or bottle)

VISIT US 0456 359 090 82 Summerland Way, Kyogle www.minoripantry.com.au Monday to Friday: 7am - 4pm Saturday: 8am ­- 1pm MinoriPantry minori_pantry 22

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Bambu Whole Foods EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN Stop in to see Supatra at Bambu Whole Foods and you’ll be delighted with the range of goodies that you’ll find tucked into her charming little space.

Bambu has spices from all over the world and Asian ingredients that you won’t find anywhere else in town, alongside local foods and occasional seasonal produce.

If you are after eco-friendly self-care and home products, Bambu has you covered.

They also have a range of high-quality vitamins to keep you strong and healthy.

Check out Bambu Whole Foods to look after yourself and the planet.

VISIT 02 66321 881 118 Summerland Way, Kyogle

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Somatic Experiencing with Elushia NERVOUS SYSTEM REPAIR Through a combination of skills, Elushia brings a holistic and nurturing approach to resolving trauma. She creates a nurturing space to release patterns of holding that fatigue the body, mind and emotions. As a seasoned practitioner, she draws from 14 years of applied therapeutic experience, with Somatic Experiencing as her central modality.

What this therapy provides: feeling of deep rest and calm to relieve A an overstimulated nervous system. uidance to build personal resilience and G tools for self-regulation. ools to quiet the mind and build mindT body awareness.

With this process, results are achieved gently without the need for reliving the trauma, while having a respectful dialogue with the focus of building a sense of trust and safety.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 0414 634 831 Based in Kyogle elushia8@gmail.com www.elushiaparker.com Elushia Parker Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

Kyogle Physiotherapy YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS The team at Kyogle Physio strives to provide the most exceptional care for their patients in a compassionate and friendly atmosphere.

Their philosophy is focused on providing excellent physical care and treatment, as well as showing genuine interest in their patients lives, in order to give the best care they can. They believe the key to excellent health is providing dynamic support tailored to each individual.

The staff at Kyogle Physio are a closeknit family, and are always ready to assist patients needs with a friendly smile. Their positive and friendly work environment flows on from staff to influence patients in feeling comfortable with their treatment and within the practice.

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MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Monday to Friday 8:30pm - 4:30pm 02 6632 2544 2 Geneva St, Kyogle kyoglephysiotherapy.com kyoglephysiotherapy

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Kyogle Osteopathy & Wellbeing A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALING Kyogle Osteopathy & Wellbeing is a multidisciplinary health clinic who provide quality, affordable healthcare with a holistic approach.

Shannon and her team are dedicated to improving health outcomes for people living in rural areas. The team enjoys assisting people move through their pain by helping them understand the nature of their injury, and empowering them with the knowledge and the tools they need to help themselves.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 02 5615 6624 10 Geneva Street, Kyogle www.kyogleosteopathy.com.au KyogleOsteopathyandWellbeing

YOGA CLASSES With certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher Carmela Taylor Tuesday - 3.30pm Thursday - 11.00am Thursday - 3.30pm Saturday morning workshops each month $15 per class Carma Yoga Zone

0407 615 041 carmela@iinet.net.au

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Resilience is a word that’s thrown around a lot these days, but there are few who manage to embody the term as fully as Sasha Welker and Rhys Minton, the owners of Green Goddess Farm.

KCM’s Jasmine Phillips caught up with the couple to talk about the highs and lows of life on the land.

It’s a picture perfect day in Findon Creek, about 30 minutes’ drive west of Kyogle.

The creek is babbling beautifully, and there are not enough names for all the shades of green that spring from the earth at Green Goddess Farms.

The 3.5 acre property — which produces a mountain of nutrient dense foods and boasts the Northern Rivers’ only certified organic apple orchard — is peaceful and lush. In a ‘normal year’ the farm feeds hundreds with certified organic, closed loop, sustainable, vegetables, fruit and flowers grown by Sasha and Rhys, as well 26

as honey, and other products like their famous apple cider vinegar and natural beauty balm (made from beeswax and essential oils). If it wasn’t for the delivery truck, crushed and precariously perched on an embankment on the driveway down, you might not guess that just months ago this property was almost two metres underwater.

In November 2021, a storm and flash flood inundated the fields, sheds, pack room and greenhouse, and most of their essential farm equipment was destroyed.

The refrigerated delivery van — their most

LIFESTYLE valuable asset and the vital link between their farm and their stockist across the Northern Rivers — was swept three kilometres downstream. Neighbours and community chipped in to try to help, and some of the garlic crop was salvaged as the rain poured down, but within three short hours they went from full production to total destruction. Only partially insured, it left the couple heartbroken and uncertain of their future.

The changing (and increasing extreme) weather patterns pose a constant threat.

While they narrowly avoided more damage in the February 2022 ‘super floods’, each season requires contingency plans and it’s hard to feel secure.

During my visit on a more peaceful week nearing the end of summer, we walk the acreage, viewing new corn shoots push through, picking the last of the organic nashi pear crop, and admiring the mass of kiwifruit. Both Sasha and Rhys could happily talk for hours about soil health, no tillage systems (where farmers do as little as possible to disturb the soil), cover cropping and organic farming all day long. Their passion is contagious, and each delicious item plucked from the garden shows the results of that love.

Sasha and Rhys didn’t have a farming background when they started in 2008 — just a desire to produce their own food and live as sustainably as possible. Their work has not only nourished bodies, but inspired hearts and minds in the community, as over time they have helped others with their hard gained knowledge.

When asked about the biggest thing Sasha has learnt from the land, her answer is clear. “There’s a big intimate connection between the land, the person, the animals, and the plants,” she explains.

“It’s a journey all of the time, learning how to do a better job, listening in and care-taking the soil and the ecosystem, trying to strike that balance between a wild and domesticated nature. My ideal

Images by Amber Bristow from A Paperbark Story www.apaperbarkstory.com

world is where everyone is engaging with nature on some level because we are not separate from that.”

The couple’s future on the land here is still uncertain. “I’m not sure what our next year looks like,” Sasha considers. “It’s so variable between drought and flood. But I do know that I will be farming on some level, no matter what I do. This is our life’s work. What it will look like I don’t know exactly, but I know there is no way I can stop.”

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up by health food company and Green Goddess Farm stockist Santos to help support Sasha and Rhys in their recovery.

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Countryfolk

Countryfolk Workwear & Apparel — “For all you Country Folk!”

Inspired by Kyogle’s diverse landscape and the resilience of its people, Countryfolk is a one-stop-shop for all things country. Owners (and sisters) Jessica and Lauren Thomas, and their mum Kylie, have lived in Kyogle for 20 years and understand the need for clothing and basics in town.

They created Countryfolk to fill the void in the region and help the residents of Kyogle LGA to stay local for their clothing and essentials. They welcome everyone from kids to cowboys and tradies of all industries, supplying work and western wear, quality fashion and family staples.

With brands like FXD, King Gee, Hard Yakka, Ringers Western, Caterpillar, Baxter Boots and more — your workwear needs are met! They’ve also partnered with a local embroidery service if you’d like to personalise your gear or have your work logo embroidered.

The women’s clothing range is extensive, from Levi’s and Wrangler to small Australian clothing brand Mianne and Co, and the children’s clothing range includes

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Workwear & Apparel shirts, jeans, caps, boots and ethically and sustainably made children’s fashion.

Countryfolk also is a supplier of Bonds Australia products at competitive prices.

The owners’ American background plays into the store’s aesthetic and they are proud stockists of handcrafted Navajo silver jewellery and Texas-made Stetson Hats!

Stop in and have a chat to the girls in their beautiful showroom about your workwear or family’s needs.

VISIT 67 - 71 Summerland Way, Kyogle countryfolk2474@gmail.com www.countryfolkapparel.com CountryFolkApparel

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Daleys Nursery NATIVE & FRUIT TREE SPECIALISTS Daleys Nursery has been operating for 40 years and supplies native and fruit trees Australia-wide.

The nursery welcomes customers to visit in Kyogle, but asks for orders to be placed online the day prior for pickup.

The Kyogle retail space only stocks advanced trees and trees that are discounted from 15% to 75%, but a much wider range can be ordered online.

VISIT 36 Daleys Lane, Kyogle www.daleysfruit.com.au Tuesday to Friday 9am — 3pm Daleys Fruit

The Women’s Wisdom Way COMING HOME TO YOUR BODY, SELF & THE EARTH The Women’s Wisdom Way offers a range of experiences to support you in the unfurling of your own inner wisdom, intuition and healing.

Slow, sensing, nourishing Yoga and breath practices with specialised Womb Yoga workshops.

Womens massage and bodywork sessions, focussed on tension release, clearing and balancing the energy body and support for emotional release.

Mentoring, providing one-on-one support for women who want to dive deeper into self-exploration, healing and sacred living.

The 13 Moon Menstrual Calendar, created for anyone to become more attuned to how they are impacted by

the changes in the natural world around them and work with the cycles of the womb, moon and earth seasons.

The Women’s Wisdom Way supports physical, emotional and energetic shifts to occur as you are guided to dive deeper into your inner landscape.

FIND OUT MORE www.womenswisdomway.com.au hello@womenswisdomway.com.au

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Summerland Giant Pumpkin & Watermelon

The Summerland Giant Pumpkin & Watermelon Festival started in 2012 with the goal of encouraging people to grow their own vegetables and to showcase the region’s diverse produce and skilled farmers. The Festival organisers are passionate about the beauty and abundance of the Kyogle area.

In 2018, the Festival gained new life in becoming a joint venture between the Summerland Pumpkin Grower’s Organisation and the Growing Kyogle Tidy Towns Committee and is now held annually in Stratheden Street in the heart of Kyogle CBD. Stratheden Street comes alive with music, market stalls, classic car displays, and of course, a celebration of all things that grow on vines! The program includes a still life art prize, craft and cooking competition, home gardener contest, and a pumpkin and watermelon sculpting contest. The addition of a watermelon eating contest and Heritage Train rides in 2022 provided more fun activities to get involved in.

The vegetable growers participating in the festival have even set Australian records for the heaviest gourd, weighing in at 50.5kg in

2022 and for the heaviest pumpkin, weighing in at a whopping 867kg in 2021.

The Festival continues to grow in size each year and we’re hoping that the vegies do too!

Giant pumpkin and watermelon seeds are available from July each year at Harley & Co and Norco in Kyogle, as well as other produce and farm supply stores across the Northern Rivers. You also can message the Festival on Facebook or email to get your hands on some and get growing.

JOIN IN: Saturday 21st January 2023 helengoebel1962@hotmail.com SummerlandPumpkinCompetition 31

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The

Weedy Way

Images by David Trood

Nestled into the hills behind Kyogle, in the small village of Cawongla, there is a thriving hilltop garden that’s being watched by thousands of people around the world.

The channel is the creative offering of a local couple, David Trood (a prize-winning travel and commercial photographer) and jewellery designer Heather Elwell.

The Weedy Garden, as it is known, it the star of a YouTube channel of the same name. Stunning photography, and authentic storytelling have seen The Weedy Garden reach 119,000 subscribers on YouTube, (the most watched video has over 550,000 views at the time of writing) along with a dedicated fan community on Facebook and Patreon.

David Trood has travelled the world for almost three decades, completing thousands of editorial, corporate, and commercial photography projects in over 40 countries. He’s passionate about capturing the connection between people and nature, and has pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling, contributing to publications like National Geographic, Time

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Magazine, the BBC, ABC and Huffington Post just to name a few. Heather helps with creative input and marketing, while working on her stunning, handmade, crystal-infused jewellery brand Exotic Elegance.

The garden was born from ‘a desire to survive and thrive’, and like many projects, begun during the 2020 lockdowns. At the time, David was living between Australia and Denmark (where he had a regular client base), but travel restrictions meant he needed to find a different way to live and work. “I saw the toilet paper thing with people fighting over basic essentials, and I think — like a lot of people — I got a bit scared, “ he explained. He thought “I don’t want to be living like that” and set out to make his own food security. With an amazing array of professional photography equipment lying around, David decided to document his journey, and the pair set out to explore and inspire others to create a greater connection with nature and the sources of their food.

There is also a Weedy Garden movie on the way. David recently completed an experiment where he lived entirely from the produce of his garden, until he had eaten his own weight in food. “We’ll do a local theatre release later in the year so we can share the movie with the community,” he said. “It will be available on YouTube Premium and other subscription services.”

The Weedy Garden has also had a positive flow-on effect to the local community following the heartbreaking Northern Rivers floods. His video showing flooding around Cawongla, combined with stories of friends who lost everything in Lismore, helped raised over $23,000 in a MyCause campaign in its first two weeks.

“The positive community response has been phenomenal,” David said. “It is truly warming to watch our humanity as collective resilience is unleashed.”

Watch more at www.youtube.com/c/theweedygarden

Exotic Elegance HANDMADE BEADED JEWELLERY BY HEATHER ELWELL Inspired by her love of beads and semiprecious gemstones, Heather Elwell creates beautiful jewellery pieces from her home studio in Cawongla — just down the hill from the Weedy Garden.

Heather sees her creations as an expression of herself in may ways, describing her one-of-a-kind pieces as ‘colourful, natural, connected and conscious’. Many of the pieces are also inspired by her passion for tribal design, music and culture — Heather plays djembe and is a West African drum performer and teacher.

“Ancient cultures have always fascinated me, and creating from that source of inspiration feels deeply connected,” she said. “When you combine that with the healing energy of the gemstones, each item has its own soul and is waiting for its perfect wearer.”

See the stunning full range of Heather’s pendants and earrings at www.exoticelegance.store

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Kyogle Garden Club FOLIAGE, FLOWERS & FRIENDSHIP Our community is very lucky to have such a thriving garden club.

Having over 100 members means our meetings, excursions, competitions, and shows are all informative, diverse, fun, and lively events.

It is said that a gardener’s life equals a longer, happier life. Spending a bit of time in your garden, large or small, armed with the extra knowledge and support from your garden club is lifeenhancing time well spent.

The satisfaction of growing your own food and flowers to enrich your life or to gift to friends and family is such a joy.

Kyogle Garden Club is the place to be!

If you have always wanted a ‘green thumb’, you are new to the community and looking to meet new friends, or now have the time to create a garden, the

We meet every 4th Thursday of the month at 9.45 am at the Kyogle Bowling Club where you will be met and warmly welcomed. Happy Gardening!

Oopsa Daizies & Co is a bespoke florist owned and operated by family members Tara, Wendy & Mark.

Head florist and events guru Tara, embraces her unique floristry style incorporating both fresh and preserved blooms in her arrangements.

Oopsa Daizies & Co is open from Tuesday to Friday between 9.30am and 5pm as well as Saturday from 9am till noon.

The bloom crew are passionate about creating floral and styling perfection for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, end of life celebrations and everything in between.

124 SUMMERLAND WAY KYOGLE. NSW (02) 5698 1202 34

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Kyogle Historical Museum KYOGLE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Kyogle’s Historical Museum houses historical artefacts and records, including a collection of photographs, newspapers, books, maps and funeral and cemetery records. In association with the NSW Government Office of Environment and Heritage, the museum displays many local Aboriginal artefacts.

The Museum creates changing exhibitions; the current installation being the History of Early Settlement. The research and archival room is very popular for those doing family and historical research.

Museum opening hours are Tuesday (10am - 1pm), Thursday (10am - 2pm) and Saturday (9am -1 pm). Entry fees are $4 for adults, $2 concession and yearly memberships are $10.

Monthly member meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm.

CONTACT 02 6632 3041 19 Bloore Street, Kyogle www.visitkyogle.com.au/things_to_do/ the-kyogle-historical-museum Kyogle Museum

Kyogle Golf Club GOLF COURSE, BISTRO & FUNCTIONS Golfing on the picturesque 9 hole course — with tree-lined fairways and spectacular views — can only be described as a wonderful experience.

Men’s veterans run an 18 hole comp every Thursday for all members. On Saturday’s there is Men’s 18-hole golf day with all members and visitors welcome.

The club has a range of entertainment during the year including trivia nights and live music. They have a putt putt area perfect for parties and are fully equipped to host any type of function with spectacular views of the course and surrounding hills.

02 6632 1130 102 Summerland Way Kyogle www.kyoglegolfclub.com KyogleGC

BISTRO HOURS Friday and Saturday from 5.30pm Friday Raffle night & Members Draw UPCOMING EVENTS 2022 International Women’s Day Breakfast: May 5th (delayed due to floods) Annual High Tea: July 30th Melbourne Cup Luncheon: November 1st 35

WRITERS FESTIVAL QUICK Q&A WITH

Mirandi Riwoe Mirandi Riwoe is a Brisbane-based writer with connections to the Northern Rivers, and is proud to act as the 2022 Kyogle Writers Festival Ambassador.

Her book Stone Sky Gold Mountain won the inaugural ARA Historical Novel Prize and the Queensland Literary Award, was shortlisted for the Stella Prize and longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. Her novella The Fish Girl won Seizure’s Viva la Novella and was shortlisted for the Stella Prize.

Kyogle Culture caught up with her briefly, ahead of this years Festival.

You are this year’s Kyogle Writers Festival Ambassador — how did you come to be involved with the Festival?

In 2021, I was invited to the Kyogle Writers Festival in its inaugural year.

It was a lovely, intimate festival which meant there was room and time to really meet other authors and readers. I am so grateful to be invited back this year, especially as the festival ambassador. Last year they provided a really interesting, impressive line-up of authors and this year is no different.

This year’s theme is ‘Close to Home?’... what comes to mind for you when you think about ‘home’?

Home for me will always be about having a sense of belonging, be it within a family or friendship group, or a neighbourhood or even a country. I am often interested in writing about migrants and the difficulties associated with identifying ‘home’ or ‘belonging’ when in a new country.

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Perhaps this is because my father came from Indonesia in the 1960s and I am Eurasian myself, but also, one day I’d like to write about my mother’s family and their strong sense of connection to Ireland despite living here in Australia for generations.

What role do you think writers’ festivals take in inspiring readers and writers in a world of fast media?

Writers’ festivals offer a fantastic opportunity to become immersed in books and are a great point of contact between readers and writers. Panels and conversations about books and authors can hopefully engage readers to pick up books that might appeal to them, in which they can become immersed. But, of course, there will still be time for social media in between – to tweet about how fabulous a panel is or to share a favourite read on Instagram.

“Writers’ festivals offer a fantastic opportunity to become immersed in books and are a great point of contact between readers and writers.”

What are you most looking forward to about the Kyogle Writers Festival 2022?

Meeting other readers and writers is one of my favourite things about being a writer, and this year’s festival has a really exciting line-up of authors. There are too many brilliant writers attending the festival this year to list, but I am positive the panel conversations will be incredibly inspiring and thought-provoking. I cannot wait!

Also, this year I am one of the judges for the Writer in Residence Program, which will support up to two First Nations writers in the development of their craft. I am really excited to read all the submissions.

Can you tell us a little bit about what you are currently working on, or what the rest of 2022 holds for you creatively?

At the moment, I am working on a novel set in Java just before the Japanese invade during WWII. I hope to get to Indonesia sometime this year – the pandemic really slowed down my research and writing. But my collection of stories, The Burnished Sun, will be released in April. The collection includes a novella about Annah the Javanese, one of Gauguin’s models, and other short fiction set here and overseas.

Catch Mirandi at the Festival on Friday 13th of May, in her ambassador role at the Roxy Gallery from 3pm with Mandy Beaumont, and on Saturday 14th (11am) as part of the New Fiction panel.

Follow Mirandi’s adventures in writing on Twitter @m_riwoe

13-15 May 2022

Festival Highlights MARK OLIVE

The Bundjalung chef and TV host in conversation with Adele Wessell discussing The Outback Cafe, Indigenous foods, cooking and culture.

JEAN HINCHCLIFFE

The young climate justice activist will be participating in the high school program, as well as appearing to discuss her book, Lead the Way: How to Change the World from a Teen Activist and Student Striker.

WRITING NATURE

A panel discussion including Harry Saddler, Inge Simpson and Melissa Lucashenko, exploring the ways in which the Australian landscape is imagined, represented and understood through writing.

DELIA FALCONER

Delia will talk about her latest book, Signs and Wonders with Nancy Cushing.

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Eureka Canvas & Embroidery GO LOCAL FOR CLOTHING AND MERCHANDISE

Image: Photos by Jodie

Karen and her team provide expertise in embroidery, apparel supply, sublimation printing and promotional products.

After 10 years in the business, Karen started Eureka in Kyogle in 2018, with a desire to source the best products around and to apply her eye for detail to them.

Karen and her team pride themselves on taking the time to understand your requirements, drawing on their knowledge of products and applications to offer whatever guidance you need.

catching, merchandise and can provide a range of clothing and caps from suppliers.

Whether you need to brand your business uniforms, get personalised stubby coolers for your wedding, or screen print shirts for an event, the enthusiastic team at Eureka Canvas & Embroidery are ready to help you bring your project to life.

You can be confident that you’ll be getting the best possible outcome for your project.

Eureka Canvas & Embroidery caters to big and small businesses, from large projects, down to the smallest, one-off jobs. They have a full array of the latest technology to create professional, eye-

CONTACT 0413 020 884 eureka.canvas@bigpond.com www.eurekacanvas.com.au Eureka Canvas & Embroidery eurekacanvas 38

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Amanda’s Hair & Beauty TREAT YOURSELF Amanda and her team are brimming with life and positivity and want your hair to take on that energy too!

Their services include cuts and colour for women, men and children. They also do facial waxing and tinting treatments for that extra touch of style.

Amanda always jumps at the chance to support the community and proudly uses high-quality, Australian made De Lorenzo products to leave you walking out of the salon looking your best.

Call in to plan your next makeover.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 02 6632 2241 61 Summerland Way, Kyogle AmandasHairandBeautyKyogle

The Business Hive COWORK — CREATE — CONNECT The Business Hive is a place where creative entrepreneurs, remote workers, and business owners can work, create and connect. At the Hive, in the centre of Kyogle, you’ll find shared office space for remote workers and hot-desking on a casual, full-time and part-time basis.

There is a small meeting room for hire on an hourly or daily basis, and the beautiful, Art Deco building doubles as a workshop space for arts and business events after hours and on weekends.

Check out the website to see what’s on at the Hive — www.thebusinesshive.co

BOOK A DESK OR WORKSHOP hello@thebusinesshive.co www.thebusinesshive.co 97 - 100 Summerland Way, Kyogle TheBusinessHiveKyogle

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All Electrical Services Residential, Commercial & Industrial Television & Reception services Switchboard repairs and upgrades Safety switches

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Wild Honey Creative BRANDING, WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGN Wild Honey Creative is the local design and marketing studio that creates buzz for clients around Australia and all over the world. As well as publishing Kyogle Culture, they craft brands and websites that stand out; capturing the true spirit of a business through visual design, web and brand storytelling.

Regional winner of the Business and Professional Services category at the Northern Rivers Business Awards, Wild Honey Creative works with local councils, arts and community organisations, small and medium enterprise, and creative entrepreneurs who are passionate, driven, and ready to grow a business they love.

Wild Honey Creative can provide everything you would find in a ‘full-service agency’ including copywriting, illustration and fine art, animation, voice overs, printed collateral, video production and events management. Founder Jasmine Phillips teaches in-person and online workshops designed to help business owners thrive, and they also draw from a trusted network of contractors and specialists to take on larger or more diverse projects when needed.

Talk to Wild Honey Creative about building your brand, finally getting that website launched, or developing a marketing strategy that really connects.

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John F. Gibson Solicitor OUR SERVICE IS YOUR SUCCESS!

Following in the footsteps of John’s late Uncle Joe and Grandfather Robert, the Gibson family has been alive and well in the Kyogle area even before the town was officially on the map in 1901.

John established his legal practice in Kyogle in 1997 and is now celebrating 25 years of legal service to Kyogle.

Now situated in new premises on Geneva Street, the team at John F. Gibson Solicitor provides exceptional service, expertise in most areas of law and a wealth of local knowledge.

John F. Gibson Solicitors pride themselves in providing personal service to assist people in difficult times and in finding practical solutions in Wills and Estates, Family Law, Criminal Law, Commercial Agreements and all aspects of Conveyancing and Property.

The firm will work hard to achieve your goals, all at a reasonable cost and with a friendly smile.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 02 6632 3083 12 Geneva St, Kyogle www.johnfgibson.com.au

Navigate Accounting Solutions BUSINESS SERVICES Navigate Accounting Solutions is a mobile CPA public practice operating in the Northern Rivers and surrounds.

They offer a complimentary initial consultation and a wide range of services.

The team are experienced and registered tax agents, ASIC agents and Xero certified partners.

Terry is a highly experienced accountant with over 40 years’ experience in working with many businesses across a vast sector of industries. Senjeet is a CPA qualified accountant with over 15 years of experience working in the Norther Rivers, and in major cities including Sydney and the Gold Coast. Together they have experience in many sectors including, primary producers, retail businesses, small to medium enterprises and a vast array of other industries.

CONTACT Senjeet Singh 0401 811 889 Terry Macdonald 0417 225 273 Mobile Service in Kyogle & Surrounds admin@navigatesolutions.com.au Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Navigate Accounting Solutions 41

Whether you are looking to purchase real estate in Kyogle as a resident or an investor, now is an excellent time. Kyogle Real Estate is a family-owned and operated business.

Our valuable and highly experienced team of specialists are committed to the Kyogle area. We specialise in residential, rural and livestock sales, and property asset management. Our knowledge and love for our town and our people means we have your best interest at heart.

There are going to be some exciting times for the Kyogle real estate market in the next year or two, with many residential & rural residential allotments coming on the market.

Kyogle is “the friendly town”- ideally located within an hour to such destinations as Byron Bay. The sub-tropical environment linked with the reliable rainfall ensure its natural beauty is unrivalled, while also providing for a thriving agricultural sector.

90 Summerland Way, Kyogle

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KYOGLE & SURROUNDING DISTRICTS Rathdowney TO GOLD COAST AIRPORT 1.5hrs

TO BRISBANE 2.5hrs

QLD

Woodenbong

Dairy Flat Unumgar Sherwood Grevillia

Urbenville

Roseberry Creek

Gradys Creek Lynchs Creek Roseberry

Collins Creek

Horseshoe Creek

Upper Eden Creek

Bean Creek Duck Creek Tooloom Old Bonalbo

Ettrick

Paddys Flat

Lower Bottle Jacksons Creek Flat

Tabulam

Larnook Cedar Point

Jiggi

Rock Valley

Bonalbo Dyraaba Bottle Creek

Wadeville

Barkers Vale Kilgra Blue Knob Toonumbar Homeleigh Afterlee Stony Chute Eden Creek Cawongla New Park Nimbin Ghinni Ghi Geneva Horse Station Creek KYOGLE Wadeville Iron Pot Creek Sextonville Doubtful Creek

Lower Duck Creek

Green Pigeon

Wiangaree

Upper Tooloom

TO TENTERFIELD 2hrs

Findon Creek

Rukenvale

Boomi Creek

NSW

Theresa Creek

Stratheden Fairy Hill

Lower Dyraaba

Dobies Bight

Bentley TO BYRON BAY Backmede Naughtons 1.2hrs Gap

Tunglebung Mummulgum

Mallanganee

Casino

Hogarth Range

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Swan Bay Market FRESH & LOCAL Willa Scarrabelotti and Duncan Nichols are a young couple with a passion for quality food. They met while living in Melbourne and moved to Kyogle (where Willa grew up) in February 2021, opening Swan Bay Market three months later.

Their mission is to provide exceptional ingredients so that locals can create restaurant-quality meals at home while supporting small producers and reducing food miles.

Swan Bay offers a selection of highquality, fresh, local produce and their full range of products includes everything from grass-fed beef, gourmet cheeses, small goods, artisan bread and pastries to handmade pastas and pizzas, muesli and chocolates. Their freezers are stocked with delicious dinner and dessert options too.

Swan Bay Market serves barista-made Botero coffee through their easy walk-up window, so stop by at the bottom of town and turn on your taste buds.

STOP IN 0488 670 363 38 Summerland Way, Kyogle SwanBayMarket

Kyogle Home Living TOUGHY’S GOT YOU COVERED. It’s been quite a journey for Kyogle Home Living, which started life in 2019 in a shed in the back lane, selling flooring and blinds. Within a matter of weeks, the business outgrew itself and branched into mattresses and bedding to meet the need of the Kyogle community. Bursting at the seams, a new showroom was needed, and set up began in ‘the old Mitre10 building’.

Owner Simon Tough said he was a little nervous to begin with.

“I moved into this huge area on the 1st of May 2020 with a great deal of enthusiasm and an extended range to take in carpet and all other floor coverings, all size beds, mattresses, furniture, rugs, office furniture, window coverings and blinds.

Now we were up and running. And then COVID hit.” This placed enormous strain on a business in its infancy, but with the 44

support of great staff and the community, they got through.

Kyogle Home Living has everything you need to make your house a home and offers delivery, installation, removal of old furniture and carpets, and free quotes.

SHOP LOCAL 02 6632 2919 or 0474 015 600 67 - 71 Summerland Way, Kyogle Kyoglehomeliving

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Arcoora Arts and Ecology Training Ground is a place of learning and healing for anyone interested in stepping into their role as a custodian of the earth.

Our Northern NSW retreat is located on the traditional lands of the Gulli-bul people, nested into the western edge of ancient Gondwana rainforest.

Arcoora offers an array of training programs and retreat experiences designed to support regenerative land management practices, systems of bioregional resilience, cultural healing and spiritual growth.

WILD SCHOOL

NATURAL LIVING SKILLS SHARE CAMPS

An 8-month place-based training in

Skill-share campouts are an opportunity to

regenerative leadership, supported by the 8

put aside modern life and remember the

shields framework and 5 Sacred pathways.

simple ways of natural artisanship and living

AGROECOLOGY AND PERMACULTURE IMMERSIONS Learn how to grow your own food and connect with a community of regenerative farmers. We offer hands-on trainings and skill-shares in agroecology systems and permaculture design and management.

ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION CAMPS Part of a global network of camps, we implement ecosystem restoration projects and connect with a community of inspired earth carers.

close to nature.

ARTS AND CEREMONY RETREATS Arcoora conspires with the spirit of the land to offer rites of passage, meditation retreats, nature connection and opportunities for spiritual development and artistic expression.

VENUE HIRE Our retreat venue is available to host groups and organisations who align with our vision of a world in which all humans remember themselves as custodians of the Earth.

Visit our website and join our mailing list to stay informed about upcoming events and experiences.

www.arcoora.org

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Rainbow Ridge SCHOOL FOR RUDOLF STEINER EDUCATION Built on the goodwill of community, parents and teachers, Rainbow Ridge School borders the forest at the edge of the spectacular Wollumbin caldera.

They offer a universal education in balance and harmony with the environment, embracing Rudolf Steiner’s deep understanding of child development.

The school aims to inspire life-long learning to meet changing needs over time.

Some of the school’s objectives include sustaining an independent school that provides Steiner education and anthroposophy, maintaining a healthy and inspiring environment, recognising the soul-spiritual foundations in all areas of the school, and to facilitate healthy, community relationships and ways of exploring.

Kyogle Together CONNECTING PEOPLE. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES. Operating a range of different programs aimed at enhancing Kyogle and its surrounding villages, Kyogle Together plays a big part in this small town.

WELCOMING NEW STUDENTS 279 Lillian Rock Road, Lillian Rock 02 6689 7033 admin@rainbowridge.nsw.edu.au www.rainbowridge.nsw.edu.au

landfill into the hands of those that can give them new life.

Kyogle Youth Action: Providing youth drop-in, along with regular programs and holiday activities. KYA also works in the surrounding villages and empowers young people to interact directly with Kyogle Council.

The Kyogle Community Gym: A social enterprise run by staff and volunteers.

The gym offers cardio and weight machines, free weights and an ever increasing array of classes.

The Fair Share Kitchen: Run out of the The Community Laneway Space, this program focuses on increasing food and material aid accessibility, while enhancing the wellbeing of its recipients.

Kyogle Resource Innovation Collective: Operating out of Kyogle’s Waste Facility, KRIC redirects unwanted goods from

FIND OUT MORE 161 Summerland Way, Kyogle www.kyogletogether.org.au

COMMUNITY

Super Bags 4 Super Kids HELPING FLOOD-AFFECTED FAMILIES The flooding in the Northern Rivers at the end February this year was devastating for so many families. The ramifications will continue on long after all of the mud has been cleaned away.

When Kyogle local Ali Lewis saw a way she could help with ongoing support, she sprang into action and put out a call on social media asking for donations of simple items for children who left their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The response was amazing!

People gave backpacks and clothes and toys and more, and a friend even loaned a van to transport the donations back to kids in flood-affected areas.

Ali has since been joined by other coordinators and they have been delivering ‘literal bus loads of bags’ filled with essentials and gifts to kids in need.

Super Bags 4 Super Kids now has two drop off points in Kyogle: The Farmer’s Plate cafe and The Business Hive, both on Summerland Way. Visit the website to find out more or to request a bag for a flood affected child or teen.

DONATE OR REQUEST A BAG www.superkidsbags.com.au superbags4superkids

Pommegrantee Prosperity Pomergrantee Prosperity Organisation (or PPO 2474 as its come to be known) is a Indigenous Women’s place of Business located in the main street of Kyogle. The organisation is here to support Indigenous women and families by providing adult and community education, health and wellbeing programs, and connections with other services providers.

Their mission is to deliver a canopy of essential services and support networks that encourage, empower, and enhance the mind, body and soul of those in need. They have also been active in local flood recovery programs, making and distributing food and care packs to local Indigenous communities.

Vera and Shelli are also organising workshops and information sessions,

and encourage all in the community to drop in and have a yarn.

LEARN MORE 55 - 59 Summerland Way, Kyogle 02 7252 3649 dubaijeliyaah2474

In the heart of Kyogle, the Commercial Hotel offers traditional country pub hospitality.

With a renowned family friendly bistro, new tenpin bowling alley, outdoor dining deck and giant kids’ playground.

BAR Come and have a cool drink with our friendly staff and locals. We have 3 air-conditioned bars, full TAB facilities, Bottle Shop and VIP Gaming.

BOWLING ALLEY Our new dual lane ten-pin bowling is a world of fun. The Alley Bar is a mix of technology and old-world heritage with state-of-the-art lanes.

BISTRO Our large family friendly Bistro offers a range of delicious meals along with desserts and coffee.

With a daily Chef’s Specials blackboard.

BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION Our recently renovated 4 star hotel rooms offer air-conditioning and ensuites. With plush towels, crisp bedlinen, and lovely comfy beds.

Open for lunch Tuesday to Sunday: 11.30am to 2.30pm Dinner Monday to Saturday: 5.00pm to 8.30pm Pub bar open from 11am every day

97-101 SUMMERLAND WAY, KYOGLE BAR 02 6632 1017 - BISTRO 02 6632 3598

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