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Car pooling Harleys roar into Lennox Head project for Byron Shire A new Byron Shire based project to assist young people to get to their employment or training through a car pooling club has won funding from the NSW government. In April this year a funding ap- plication to the NSW Ministry of Transport (MoT) was developed by Rita Youssef-Price, youth devel- opment worker with Byron Shire Council in consultation with Julie Williams, manager of Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre. In July 2008, Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre re- ceived a funding grant of $20,000 from the NSW Ministry of Transport (MoT) to set up the Shire Car Pool Project. This new project will specifically target young people living in Byron Shire who require affordable, safe and flexible transport in order to at- tend employment and training op- portunities. Other people experienc- ing transport disadvantage will also be able to access the service. Members website The Car Pool Project is currently developing a website with a moder- ated online bulletin board to pro- Story & photo Eve Jeffery ‘This event contributes to the lo- ‘Stud Your Duds’, a Harley-Davidson seven Harleys on Friday night in a vide a user friendly interface that cal community and its economy,’ clothing makeover. well-planned heist. is password restricted to members. Without a cloud to be seen in a clear Mike said from the rally base at As to the bad boy image of bikers, ‘They know what they are after,’ Car Pool club members will be able blue sky, the thunder still rolled into Lake Ainsworth. He expected a Mike said that the stereotype is a said Mike on Saturday. ‘Harleys are to post their own messages to seek town last Friday when over 2,000 good turnout for the Thunder Run bit outdated. ‘We’re mostly riders of a valuable item and these days are lifts or to connect with passengers to members of HOG (Harley Owners from Ballina to Suffolk and back to a certain age. I’m 58. We’re family covered in very expensive “bling”. share car use. Membership require- Group) converged on Lennox Lennox via Bangalow. people. We ride safely and stay alive. These thieves are highly organised ments of the Car Pool will involve Head for the 18th Annual Australia And he got it. The run, the high- It’s good healthy fun. and sophisticated but some of the proof of identity, a small member- National Rally. HOG enthusiasts light of any HOG rally, left Ballina ‘Anyone who owns a Harley is eli- bikes had GPS and we were able to ship fee and agreement about the from Australia and all over the world at 9.30 on Sunday morning and the gible to join HOG and their partner retrieve all seven. Police found the use of the service. Organisers hope came together to celebrate an impor- stream of Harleys took 20 minutes becomes an associate member,’ Mike truck but the culprits got away.’ to have the Car Pool website and bul- tant Harley-Davidson anniversary. to pass any given location. said. ‘I’m a retired high school teach- This reporter’s indelible memory letin board operating before the start Not only is it the 18th Australian The three day event saw more leath- er myself. I joined when I bought my from the rally was the vision of a 6 of the 2009 academic year. HOG rally but it is also the 25th year er than you could shake a Shovelhead first Harley 11 years ago. Harley rid- foot biker in full leather, bandanna ‘The Shire Car Pool Project will be of HOG internationally. at and the perfect weather made for ers are the people next door. Women and handlebar mo, walking along developed over an 18 month period Mike Davis from Main Arm is this happy HOGsters. Activities included are very welcome to join. We have Pacific Parade delicately holding to provide a transport option where year’s rally coordinator. He is a mem- in the rally weekend were Harley- many women riders in HOG.’ onto the hand of his missus. Nice. previously there was none,’ said Julie ber of the northern NSW chapter Davidson 2009 new model demon- The only cloud on an otherwise For more info about the Australian Williams, ‘making trips affordable of HOG which is the second oldest strations, the Show and Shine com- pristine weekend was the theft of HOG club phone 1800 464 258 or for passengers, reducing the fuel cost chapter in Australia. petition in Ballina on Saturday and bikes from the rally. Thieves stole visit www.hog.com. continued on page 2 Local News
MIGRATION ASSISTANCE New life Artisans market goes undercover Would you like to live or work for beach in Australia? cottage LINDSAY WOOTTEN Work has commenced on Solicitor MARN 0213118 reconstruction of a Clarkes Your local migration consultant for Beach cottage within Cape assistance with all migration and visa matters. Byron Headland Reserve with Phone 6684 7318 or 0427 210993 completion expected by later this year. email: [email protected] Th e previous cottage, origi- nally built on a miner’s lease associated with nearby sand- mining is one of four such cottages along Clarkes Beach. Mullumbimby Th e location, setting and sim- plistic construction of these Golf Club beach cottages is a reminder of the working class history of Byron Bay. Th e cottage was built in the 1930s and occupied until the San Franciscan Kristi Dowler, right, thought Rebecca Rali’s knickers were a crack-up. Rebecca’s 1990s. It was in disrepair and stall, The Knicker Bar, was one of more than a dozen which launched the Byron Artisans Mar- Now taking vacant until 2007 when it was ket in Railway Park last Saturday night. The weekly market is raising funds for Byron Youth demolished. Service’s Street Cruise program. See more at www.bys.org.au. Photo Jeff ‘Y Front Up?’ Dawson. Memberships for 08/09 Th e heritage values of the cottage are being maintained Full membership only $440 in the construction of the Trucks will take highway: survey new cottage and it is located A survey by the Bangalow causes car drivers to take risks ber of commuters and school Phone: (02) 6684 2273 within the previous cottage 2020 group contends that overtaking when travelling buses, and if more vehicles for more details or visit area. Bush regeneration and several local trucking com- behind a slower moving car use this road it would make it plantings commenced in 2007 panies plan to take the T2E or heavy vehicle. even more dangerous.’ www.mullumgolf.com.au and are ongoing to ensure the tunnel through St Helena ‘Wants Transport would Paul Dossett is another local coastal plant communities are Hill once the Tintenbar to definitely consider using an owner operator, having run his also restored in this area. Ewingsdale highway upgrade alternative in the form of trucks out of Woodburn since The cottage is being con- opens to traffi c, which ‘comes the Bruxner Highway and 1985. He agrees safety is a structed and furnished in the as good news to residents on Alstonville Bypass. We’d also concern. ‘When travelling be- 1950s heritage theme includ- Bangalow’s noise-affected like to see southbound traf- tween Lismore and Brisbane, ing design elements from the Granuaille Road’. fi c funnelled around Lismore I always use the Bruxner original cottage to maintain Wants Transport is a to minimise congestion along Highway to Ballina and then the historical beach cottage Lismore-based company, and Ballina Street.’ take the Pacifi c Highway to feel, something that has been its trucks have travelled the According to Rod Carter Brisbane. Although it’s cur- lost in most coastal locations. Lismore Bangalow Road for from Flynn Transport of rently a bit further to travel, When completed it will be the past 16 years. ‘We un- Lismore, ‘We won’t be using it’s a far safer route. available for visitor accom- derstand the need for a bet- the Lismore Bangalow Road ‘Th e road through Bexhill modation similar to the other ter solution,’ owner operator when the highway upgrade and Clunes is very narrow and popular Clarkes Beach cottag- Matthew Want said. opens to traffi c. We plan to in a very poor condition. es, said Yvonne Stewart, Cape ‘The Lismore Bangalow use the Alstonville Bypass and ‘When the Ballina and Byron Trust Chairperson. Road is the only viable alter- the Bruxner Highway as it’s a Alstonville bypasses are com- The Lighthouse Keeper’s native we have at the moment far safer route. pleted, this will be an easier We’ll give cottages have also been re- when travelling north from ‘The Lismore Bangalow route to take, as well as being you a win! cently renovated to maintain Lismore. Road is used by a large num- safer.’ and protect its 1901 heritage ‘Th is road can be treacher- values. It is planned by end ous at times, with heavy fog Shire car pooling project of October to redecorate the and traffi c. From front page potential Car Pool users as internal furnishings to a 1930s ‘It has limited overtaking burden for drivers, reducing well as interested community style. opportunities, which at times the number of vehicles on the groups and educational insti- road and providing a safer, tutions. All winter clothing and aff ordable and more fl exible Contact Coral on Tuesday, transport option for young Wednesday or Th ursday at the bedding collection on sale at Serving Byron since 1995 people.’ Mullumbimby and District The project coordinator Neighbourhood Centre on wholesale while stocks last... Coral Wheatley welcomes 6684 1286 or email coral. contact from people who are [email protected].
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Saturday 18th October Family business celebrates 100th 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Only $110 Story & photo Lou Beaumont …..Love passionately …..Break the cycle Mullumbimby firm Bridg- …..Be more intimate lands is celebrating 100 years …..Express positive power in business next week. …..Speak his truth In 1908, at a time when …..Embrace his Spirituality motor vehicles were still a bit of a novelty on the roads, Deep, inner men’s workshop with Adrian Hanks & John Russell Dudley Bridgland joined his Please phone 0400 424 417 or 0433 707 437 family business at the tender One man can make a difference! Can you? age of 16. Interruptions as big as enlistment in the First World War were not enough to discourage young Dudley from his pursuit within the business and shortly after his discharge he bought the busi- ness from his mother, got to work and began trading as ‘G D Bridgland – The Home Furnisher’. As an enterprise, Bridglands is unique in the valley in that its ownership and management has remained within the fam- ily for over 100 years. The third generation of Bridgland to be running the family business, Rob Bridgland, is feeling proud and privileged to be a part of Bridglands owner Rob Bridgland is getting ready for the big birthday. the centennial celebrations. ‘My grandfather Dudley died this year, so the cente- foresight of previous genera- ‘Same goes for my three was the real mover and shaker nary is a time for reflection as tions to secure real estate.’ children, I would never want of the family. He got things well as celebration. At 44, Rob Bridgland still to put pressure on them to started at a young age and ‘I have only been here 17 loves his job and isn’t going join the family business unless then really kept things mov- years, which is such a small anywhere. That devotion to it was something they really ing forward.’ part of 100 years. It’s a bit sad the job is what he says is part wanted to do.’ Within the last two years, that a few key family members key to success. Bridglands will be celebrat- Rob has lost both his father, are not around to see in the ‘In retail you have to have ing its 100th year next week Bill Bridgland, who passed 100th year. love for it. Our staff tend to with instore giveaways and away two years ago, and his ‘So much of our success as be longterm staff members as events. See next week’s big uncle, Craig Bridgland, who a business today is due to the they love what they do. Echo feature for more details.
www.echo.net.au The Byron Shire Echo October 7, 2008 5 Local News Hospitality course at BYS Organics on the menu Go on, be a man Byron Youth Service is off er- skills to work in the local hos- ing young people aged 15 to pitality industry. 24, who are currently unem- For more information and ployed, the opportunity to to register contact Simon at participate in a free ten week Byron Youth Service on 6685 hospitality course. 7777. Th is course is aimed at pre- See more about BYS and paring participants for the the various courses and pro- summer holiday season with grams it off ers young people the required knowledge and at www.bys.org.au.
Mayor Jan Barham, Eric Love, Ian Cohen MLC, Cath Ford, Dave Forrest, and Richard Jones. Adrian Hanks and John Russell from One Man Can. A meeting to discuss National local cafés and restaurants to What does it mean to be a 21st that can be taken away from Organics Week (NOW) was provide at least one organic century man? Roles which the day. held in Byron Bay recently menu item for the week and were once less questioned and ‘Th e toolkit provides the in- with the Deputy Chairman give customers the opportu- more defi ned could give men formation that empowers and of the Organic Federation of nity to buy an organic meal.’ a sense of placement, purpose educates. For example how to Australia, Eric Love. A mem- Byron Shire Council is get- and belonging, however these develop healthier relationships ber of the NSW Ministerial ting behind Organics Week as days man’s function in society and better communicate with Advisory Council for Organic part of its commitment to sup- requires more examination. those around you. Standing up Agriculture, Mr Love met with porting sustainable agriculture With the alarming rates of for your principles and being other north coast members, in Byron Shire with a num- suicide being predominately active in the community are Cath Ford and Jan Barham ber of free community events. male – four out of every fi ve also essential in developing a and ex member, Richard Council’s Sustainability Offi cer – men’s incapability to sort sense of purpose and worth.’ Jones, NSW Parliament MLC will be coordinating free com- through or face emotional and Having the courage to look Ian Cohen and TROPPO rep- posting demonstrations at spiritual issues can directly im- inward is essential, Adrian resentative Dave Forrest. both New Brighton Farmers pact on their families, friends says. ‘In regards to your part- The inaugural NOW and Byron Bay Markets over and work colleagues. ner or spouse, what kind of *`>ÌÀÞ (National Organics Week) will the week to show people how Adrian Hanks and John relationship do you want? Ê/ be held from October 11 to to fertilise their garden and Russell have facilitated men’s ‘What’s going to make you 19. Th e meeting discussed the improve soil condition using groups for over 20 years and and your partner happy in the >Þ opportunities that NOW cre- organic methods. will be bringing their exper- long term? How will you both ates to inform the community A free community film tise to the Shire on Saturday make that possible? Think Andy Jenkins BSc. about the value and availabil- night and presentations on October 18 at the Serene Earth about what you need to do to UÊ}iÌi]ÊivviVÌÛiÊ«`>ÌÀÞÊ ity of organic food products. organics and community food Sanctuary in Myocum. change your own attitudes and UÊ}ÀÜÊÌi>ÃÊUÊÀÌ ÌVÃÊ A website has been created at systems will also be held from ‘One Man Can is about actions to have a healthy rela- UÊ iiÊEÊ>ÀV Ê«>ÊUÊii]Ê «ÊEÊL>VÊ«> www.organicweek.net.au. 6pm on Tuesday October 14 coming out of pain and iso- tionship, and consider which Mayor Jan Barham has in the Council Chambers, lation in a safe environment friends and family members Holdsworth House Medical Practice been in discussion with local Mullumbimby. The evening – men can open up and speak can support you to achieve 37 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 02 6680 7211 Farmers Market organisers to will commence with the short about past and current issues,’ these goals.’ plan local activities for NOW. fi lm Th ink Global, Eat Local: convenor Adrian told The Th e minimum age for the ‘Byron Shire Farmers A Diet For A Sustainable Echo. seminar is 18, and all ages Oakleigh Linens has opened… Markets will also join in on Society by Seed International. ‘In the workshop we use and demographics have at- • Tablecloths, napkins, place-mats the NOW events and will be Following the fi lm, a series art, movement, sound and tended in the past, according • Table-runners, doilies focusing community atten- of inspiring presentations processes to explore what is to Adrian. ‘We work in pairs, • Italian Marcella bedspreads tion on the variety of organic from local farmers and sus- holding us back from being and as numbers are limited, • Commercial grade white sheets & pillowcases (used in top hotels, ideal for B&B, guesthouses) food that is available at the tainability experts working better, more alive, more active we can focus more attention • Other embroidered linens markets and the opportunity in the industry will provide and more positively focused onto every individual.’ • Taylors of Harrogate teas • Bearington Teddy Bears that exists to meet the growers hands-on examples of sustain- men. It’s about re-igniting a The One Man Can work- • Teapots, other china, crystal and discuss with them their able, organic food systems as passion for life, relationships shop will be held at Serene • Newborn baby gifts. commitment to organic agri- an approach to achieving eco- and work.’ Earth Sanctuary in Myocum Open Wed to Sat – 9.30am to 4.30pm culture,’ Mayor Barham said. nomic outcomes and commu- Apart from addressing vo- on Saturday October 18. Cost Christmas linens have arrived – don’t miss out ‘I look forward to the oppor- nity wellbeing. cational, relationship, spiritu- is $110 (concession available) Old Railway Carriage 99 Lismore Road tunity to raise the profi le and In 2008 there was over 2,180 al, emotional and fatherhood and space is limited. Bangalow (800 mtrs from shopping precinct) interest in organic food and hectares of land certifi ed as issues, the seminar will also Phone Adrian 0400 424 417 Ph 6687 2801 will be seeking support from organic in Byron Shire. provide a ‘toolkit’ – a resource or John 6685 4341. New ways to think about ageing.
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Need Staff? Need Work? call 1800 670 914 A local artist, a Billinudgel each day – more credit to the and complete the art in such or check out businessman and a 16-year- lads involved. Th e owner of a positive way.’ old Byron Bay teenager, the building, local business- Ted said that as with all www.tursa.com.au heading more than a dozen man Ted Kabbout, gave per- pieces of art some will love it local boys aged between 13 mission for the project, sup- and others will disapprove. and 22, have collaborated to ported the artists all the way ‘But at the end of the day, Tursa Employment & Training transform a monolithic grey and was extremely happy with regardless of the art piece, it’s Connecting business & workers Fingal Court Arcade, concrete wall into a dynamic, the outcome. about the benefi ts to the youth 30 Fletcher Street, 1/97-99 Stuart Street, 7 Fingal Street, colourful and vibrant art work ‘Th ere is a huge diff erence which I think are priceless. BYRON BAY MULLUMBIMBY BRUNSWICK HEADS in the Billinudgel industrial between kids using their ener- ‘Th e best way for the youth NO NSW 2481 NSW 2482 NSW 2483 estate. gy for something constructive to learn about respect is for FEES! Ph. (02) 6685 8211 Ph. (02) 6684 1822 Ph. (02) 6685 0466 Th e energy and calibre of like this, rather than the sense- adults to show them respect Fax (02) 6685 8277 Fax (02) 6684 6911 Fax (02) 6685 0452 these youngsters during the less destruction we’ve seen all and when you see what these Email: tursa. Email: tursa. Ernail: tursa. holidays is outstanding and over the area,’ Ted said. young guys have done in a few [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] the project has attracted much ‘I’ve been very impressed to days, from the planning right CONVENIENT OFFICES IN: t Southport t Nerang t Coolangatta positive comment from locals. see that with a little bit of sup- through to the end product, it’s t South Tweed Heads t Kingscliff t Murwillumbah t Mullumbimby Th e site has been left clean and port a bunch of teenagers very impressive and satisfying.’ t Brunswick Heads t Byron Bay t Ballina t Lismore t Casino t Kyogle tidy and all rubbish removed could organise the project Photo Jeff Dawson t Grafton t Maclean t Yamba t Coffs Harbour t Bellingen t Woolgoolga
www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo October 7, 2008 7 Local News Cyclone photos Artist supports her community We use the latest EFI & wanted computerised diagnostic A small but committed group have recently revived the equipment and can service all Byron Bay Historical Society. late model and European cars. Th e society’s initial project, researching the sinking of the Fast air-conditioning service US munitions ship, the Tassie & re-gas (our speciality) 111, off the old Byron Bay jet- ty in WWII, has been success- s ,OG BOOK SERVICING s 4YRES fully completed and a booklet is on display at the Lighthouse s "RAKES s % 3AFETY CHECK 27# museum. The next research project is on the massive 1954 cy- /ZIGO 4YRE -ECHANICAL clone and members have de- vised a questionnaire to ask "0 3ERVICE #ENTRE older long-time members of "AYSHORE $RIVE "YRON "AY the community, who lived 0HONE through the cyclone, for their recollections. Photos wanted PRECISION DENTURES The society will be pre- senting a display of this ma- Wanting to give back to the community she’s been a part of for so long, artist Jan Rae has David Stanford Smith terial in a room in one of decided to donate the sale price from one of her Tango paintings to the Northern Rivers Com- Adv Dip. DP (Syd), Dip. DT (Syd) the Lighthouse cottages in munity Foundation. The painting was featured in a recent exhibition of her work at Byron’s November. Unfortunately, Retrospect Gallery. The $780 cheque presented to foundation treasurer George Lewin also Dental Prosthetist current society members have included Retrospect's commission which they likewise felt inspired to donate. Photo Jeff 'Last Technical & Clinical Excellence access to very few historical Tango in Tabulam' Dawson. photos of early Byron Bay and therefore are appealing to Finely crafted for Comfort members of the community Save wildlife: desex a cat (or two) Engineered for Function who may have such photos, Abandoned and dumped kit- tens in a litter may have dif- card. In addition, Pets for Life Designed for Living that they would be happy to tens oft en end up in our bush ferent fathers. She can have Animal Shelter Inc, a non make available, to contact the which puts our wildlife at a second heat and pregnancy profit, non euthanasing or- Society so that they could be risk. Th ese unwanted animals while still nursing the fi rst lit- ganisation, off ers abandoned copied for the display. will eat what they can fi nd to ter. Gestation for a female cat cats for adoption. Unique Any residents who can survive. is only nine to ten weeks. All cats are desexed, micro- Individual help with historical photos Female and male cats can Billinudgel Vet Hospital chipped, vaccinated, wormed Beautiful about the 1954 cyclone can start breeding as early as four (6680 3480) will give a desex- and fleaed. Find out more ring Anne on 6685 4923, Toni months old. A female cat will ing discount up until January at www.petsforlifecatshelter. Suite 5/97 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 6684 3677 on 6685 9913 or Jim on 6680 mate several times during 31 next year if you hold a blogspot.com. And keep your 7731. her heat cycle, therefore kit- health care card or pension cats in at night.
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Brisbanesbane ((HeadHead OOfficeffice - 11111133 KinKingsfordgsford SSmithmith DriveDrive,, EaEaglegle Farm)Farm) 11800800 0066 277 • Sunshine Coast 5443 3677 • Gold Coast 5596 3222 • Rockhampton 4927 2777 • Mackay 4951 0833 • Gladstone 4972 6780 • Cairns 1300 502 020 • Northern Rivers 1300 502 020 • Sydney 1300 502 020 www.echo.net.au The Byron Shire Echo October 7, 2008 9 Comment Public spending upside of downturn s usual, Monty Python are starting more or less from to restore the rail networks s the term ‘intellectual got it right: always scratch. True, when Rudd and substantially reduce our I conservative’ yet another A look on the bright side called the Premiers together dependence on gas-guzzling Australian oxymoron? After Volume 23 #18 October 7, 2008 of life. in Perth last week to discuss private transport, especially reading the verdicts of our lo- The global credit crisis has possibilities he was knocked for freight. The truckies argue cal experts on the American its upside, and it isn’t only the down in the rush; there is no that they are the cheaper op- vice-presidential debate you’d schadenfreude of being able to shortage of ideas for spending tion, because they don’t de- have to wonder. In ideologi- Meet the new mob smile smugly at the economic a lazy billion or two. But there pend on the massive capital cal terms, of course, they are If you were at all intrigued by the local government rationalists over our lattes and must be just the hint of a sus- investment of rail; they just staunch Republicans, which election, take the chance to see the new mob of Byron chardonnays, and say to them: picion that not all the states’ use the existing roads, so re- is their democratic right. But Shire councillors in action this Thursday at the inaugural ‘We always told you so.’ ideas are good ones. quire no public subsidy. But to make the jump that simply meeting. Of course, overall the The opposition Treasury this is not true. It’s the trucks because Sarah Palin is con- The day kicks off between 9am and 10.30am with American-triggered melt- spokesperson Julie Bishop that make the existing roads servative, she is entirely suited down is bad news for all of to become heir-apparent to the public access, followed by an extraordinary meeting us, and it’s silly to pretend most powerful job in the world at 10.30am to elect the deputy mayor via a ballot of otherwise. Most Australians The onset of climate change needs some justification. councillors. will experience a drop in their cries out for big ideas. It is time Our pundits, of course, Following that vote the councillors come to grips with standard of living (or at least agree that Palin did not lose their first planning meeting at 11.30am. At 93 pages, the a slowdown in the rate of im- for massive solar arrays in the last week’s debate. The excit- agenda paper is pretty light compared to past tomes but provement) and governments deserts, for wind farms and able Janet Albrechtsen even contains enough thorny issues to give new councillors will not escape unscathed geo-thermal installations. maintains that she won. But a taste of things to come – policy on commercial opera- either: the feds are already their grounds for the judg- tions at Tyagarah airfield (scene of many dogfights); flood predicting a $3 billion fall in by Mungo MacCallum ment are entirely negative. mitigation at Tallow Creek (are the seas really rising?); revenue due to a decline in Palin didn’t make any major capital gains tax alone, and screw-ups. She didn’t confuse draft policy on ‘Events on Public and Private Land’ (law- there will be plenty more (or has already warned solemnly so expensive. Heavy vehicles Australia with Austria or, still yers at 20 paces); and their first subdivision to approve or less) where that came from. that the influx of funds must do some 96 per cent of the worse, Alaska with Nebraska. refuse at Suffolk Park. Not to mention the Legal Services But hard times mean hard only be used for economically damage. If the roads were She stuck to the script and did Status Report with all the old familiar outstanding cases. remedies, and quite suddenly viable projects: it should not just for cars, the construction not fall off the stage. What a But wait, the challenges don’t end there. If you look the Treasury gnomes have be diverted to solving political cost would be far less and the triumph. under ‘Public Exhibition’ on the Council website (www. gone all Keynesian. The bo- problems. Well yes, and she maintenance cost minimal. But she did nothing at all to byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition) you’ll see there nuses from the boom years, should know; Bishop was after The taxpayers subsidise the dispel the idea that she is ut- will be important decisions coming up later in the year those not squandered on elec- all a member of the Howard trucking industry to at least the terly ignorant of science, his- or early 2009 on two sewage treatment plants, tourism tion bribes and pork barrelling government which among same extent they would rail, tory, geography, government, management plan, affordable housing strategy, and the during the Howard years, have other things built the monu- and receive none of the ben- almost everything else outside previously been locked away mentally unprofitable Alice efits. The dominance of road Alaskan primary school level. Northern Shire sporting fields strategy. Don’t think that in budget surpluses and other Springs to Darwin railway to transport has much more to do She may be or may not be in- it’s a doddle. Councillors deserve our thanks for taking on untouchable nest eggs like the win a few swinging seats and with the political clout of the herently bright; she certainly the burden of reading so much and deciding on so many futures fund. Now, to stimulate spent uncounted billions over trucking industry than with shows signs of political rat cun- serious matters on our behalf. the economy and help main- the years in propping up its any kind of efficiency. What a ning. But she happily admits to Under new state legislation there is greater emphasis tain business and consumer marginals. country like Australia needs is knowing nothing much about on transparency on conflicts of interests – pity Macquarie confidence, they are to be But we can be sure Rudd something like the Canadian anything and in some impor- Street itself doesn’t understand the notion – and a pre- released in a welter of public is not talking about building model: an integrated system tant matters – evolution and amble in both agendas now advises councillors of their spending in the long-neglected race tracks for country towns where trains do all the long climate change – is determined solemn responsibilities. Additionally, the general manager area of infrastructure. or sports ovals in suburbia. His hauls and containers can be to keep it that way. She openly The Rudd government has vision will be wider than that, moved directly from bogies to despises knowledge and has is required to keep a register for each planning decision of always had big ambitions for and in one sense the times will prime movers for local deliv- very little of it. the names of the councillors who supported the decision infrastructure, but has felt it- suit him: the onset of climate ery. If Rudd is serious about Is this really the quality such and the names of any councillors who opposed it. This is self constrained by economic change cries out for big ideas. It real infrastructure reform, luminaries as Albrechtsen, meant to be public information, so it will be a good way rectitude and the need to fight is time for massive solar arrays there’s a beauty to start on. Gerard Henderson, Greg to keep track of how your councillors perform, let alone inflation. Suddenly the rules in the deserts, for wind farms The political and economic Sheridan and their admirers grist for ICAC’s mill, which hasn’t fully scrutinised Byron have changed: public spend- and geo-thermal installations. circumstances have suddenly want in the President of the since the great land development kerfuffle of 1989-90. ing is good, and we shall It is time for massive works to emerged: the collapse of 2008 United States of America? I wish the councillors good luck in their onerous roles, all benefit as a result. There save the Murray-Darling and could be the start of the real Well, maybe; after all they and it is my fervent hope they manage to avoid waffling are problems, of course: big investment in recycling to avert public boom we have needed have all backed George Bush. at length. Over the years I have observed some cham- projects by definition need water crises in the cities. for so long. All it takes is will Conservatives they certainly time to get moving, and we And it is time, above all, and imagination. Go Kevin. are. Intellectuals? Well, d’oh. pion wafflers in action and have decided waffling does no good for public debate, though it may be a cure for insomnia. Don’t leave it In conclusion I note on the planning agenda the ‘Daft Amended Policy’ (sic) on complaints management. It too long... wouldn’t be Byron Shire without one. – Michael McDonald, editor
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Ph: 6685 1264 www.brunswickdental.net 10 October 7, 2008 The Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Letters Why such a need for speed? ÀiÊi>`Ê+Õ>ÀÀÞÊ >ÀÌ ÜÀà 7iÊV>Ê`Ê>ÞÌ }Ê>`ÊiÛiÀÞÌ }° Anger, fear and distress were ers. Although sympathetic to consciousness-raising, like the petition – and hey, let’s hear "ÕÀÊÊiÝV>Û>ÌÀÊiÛiÊ >ÃÊ>Ê}À>LÊvÀÊÀVÊÜ>à some of the emotions surfac- our concerns, BSC informed ‘Expect Respect’ anti-violence some ideas from you! ing as I surveyed the residents me that speeding is a problem campaign posters submitted Zen Master Thich Nhat ÕÃiÊÃÌiÃ]Êv>ÀÊÀ>`Ã] on Left Bank Road in the 50k rife throughout the Shire, and by local kids, a similar endeav- Hahn uses the ring of a tel- >ÊiÝV>Û>Ìðà zone, a speed limit ignored by seemingly years may pass be- our such as ‘Expect Respect ephone to remind him of in- *ÀÕ`ÊÌÊÃÕ««ÀÌ most motorists. Twenty-four fore anything is done to allevi- on our Roads’ may help solve ner peace; so too might we Ì iÊ*Ê>`ià out of 30 written surveys were ate the Left Bankers’ woes. speeding problems. be reminded at a 50k sign to >`ÊÌ iÊÀi`à returned, which I shall pass on Time for direct action! Yamba has big stickers on its relax, enjoy the drive and re- vÊÌ iÊLÀ>ÀÞ° to Byron Shire Council (BSC). Taking a leaf from the success bins which read ‘Slow Down spect the locals. BSC discussed safety in Left of the Big Box supermarkets in the Town’. In fact, we could Deborah Lilly >ÊvÀÊ>Ê Bank Road in a meeting of who target kids to sell their involve the whole community Mullumbimby vÀiiʵÕÌi ä{£n ÈÈÈ x{È the Local Traffi c Committee products employing ‘The with spontaneous slogans on last week. Traffi c control and Nag Factor’; increasing chil- placards popping up on lamp safety measures suggested by dren’s awareness of problems posts all over the shire – write locals ranked in this order: incurred by speeding may in to The Echo with your SIX footpath, more police pres- influence their future driv- ‘People’s Choice’ favourite. Exclusive ence, roundabouts, cycleway, ing habits, as well as their Bay FM could produce jingles; WEEK increased signage, among oth- parents’. Involving children in Th e Echo run a cartoon com- SALE ONLYand unique Fiery exchanges right to abuse the privilege of to classify the sitch as a ‘clus- Re Chris Coady’s letter last the brigade’s name or to mis- terfuck’. ‘Think outside the week. So you let your mate inform the general public. square,’ I hear. ‘What square?’ treasured pieces! Mac Nicolson look like a right Oh and by the way I per- sez the powers that be. dill. Now you’re still telling sonally will not be entering And then I read in the SMH, Exhibition Open Fri/Sat/Sun 10-4pm half of the story. into any more drivel that you September 27, ‘Up to $12 bil- Chris, I would suggest go on about in this or any oth- lion in illicit drug money is Rainforest Devastation – the Indonesian that being a social member er publication. If you do not fl owing out of Australia annu- government have given grants for the of Billinudgel/Ocean Shores like living here then exercise ally.’ Th at’s on top of what we locals to clear the roots out of the ground, Rural Fire Brigade you would your democratic right and pay – in many ways – to keep otherwise it is no good for anything. So be aware that it was you leave and stop trying to make the drugs out. yourself who mentioned at out you know more than you I thought we were being the money then goes to the locals instead a brigade meeting a figure really do. run by free-marketers and of big businesses. It’s an absolute ‘epic’ of $20,000, no-one else. You Peter Carrick economic rationalists. ‘What’s getting these incredible roots out and came to a meeting and wanted Billinudgel rational?’ sez I, ‘who’s done the brigade to back you in a the cost-benefi t analysis? down rivers and then shaped into ‘body political move against the or- She’ll be sweet Beware the infected meme. part’ throne chairs, desks, beds, bars ganisers of what we will call The mine is collapsing but Jim Nutter and anything imaginative. Sitting in an Splendour in the Grass. Your she’ll be sweet; we’ve just faxed Main Arm 800 year old root dream, seeded into a motion was defeated by a ma- an order for some more props jority of active fi re fi ghters at and a bright new canary cage. Roads to success throne, I feel is better than it being burnt. this meeting and it was made Th e ship is sinking, but we’ve I would like to let the pub- They will become valued works of art in a quite plain at the time that we got this hot young inventor lic know that I am no longer decade, when nothing is left to remind us. are not a politically aligned working on a new system for associated with SWAG (Shire organisation. repelling boarders. And the Wide Action Group). The little people of the forest have great So please Chris, I as a depu- new deck chairs are so state- I urge the Ocean Shores imaginations of art to sculpture these ty captain and training offi cer of-the-art. We could feed the community to move forward roots into hobbit forms of furniture. of the brigade strongly suggest world now, but there’s this seeking ‘fresh blood’ leader- you attend the next meeting of marketing problem. 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Tuesday 14th 6.30pm PAUL APPELKAMP Spring Carnival 2008 Saturday 18 October 10am - 4pm www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo October 7, 2008 11 Letters continued from page 11 Byronique approach to be- now and much less than any OSCA (under new presi- come pragmatic achievers and retail shop! dency) should become an regional leaders. It is time to I have been shopping at Year 12 rocks for wildlife umbrella organisation pretty unite on common ground and Edens Landing in Mullum much as BU is one in Byron show the world what Byron for some time now and the WIRES Northern Rivers tion buckets to major inter- WIRES is a non profi t organi- Bay, eg its sub organisations really has to off er! Pro-activity, prices are comparable to any would like to acknowledge sections in the Brunswick sation of volunteers dedicated should include a business pro-creativity and pro-oppor- farmers market. Th e shop has Year 12 of Mullumbimby Valley. Th is initiative raised to the rehabilitation of injured council (Ocean Shores and tunity aiming for lasting pro- increased the supply of locally High School for their end of $3,578. Th e generosity of lo- and orphaned wildlife, so do- Billinudgel), a walk and cycle- community (including local grown produce and I certainly year fundraiser. cal citizens resulted in dona- nations such as this are enor- ways committee, the arts and business) outcomes. believe buying locally is the Their last day before study tions of $1,789 to each of the mously signifi cant. history expo representative For further details please way forward as it reduces break was devoted to the two benefi ciaries. We would like to convey our group, the Roundhouse cul- visit www.renethalmann. food miles, keeps our money positive endeavour of fund- Th is will enable WIRES to thanks to the Mullumbimby tural centre advocacy group, com. in the community, produce raising for two local needs, build much needed rehabilita- Year 12 students and the peo- the sports fields advocacy Rene Thalmann is fresher, tastier, more nutri- Mullumbimby Hospital and tion enclosures for echidnas, ple who gave so generously. group, the flood mitigation Ocean Shores tious and most likely grown WIRES Northern Rivers. possums, gliders and walla- Katy Stewart advocacy group, and a group with love and care for the en- The students took collec- bies in the Brunswick Valley. WIRES Northern Rivers coordinating eff orts with oth- Rubber stamping vironment. er community and business I just don’t get it! I thought the I can see that the farmers wings getting ready to annoy as if that warranted no further held on September 22 and groups around the shire. ALP did not fi nd acceptable market has a place in the com- the crap out of all of us, espe- attention. I don’t even live on a new Board appointed for There are many roads to a rubber-stamp Senate, yet munity, if it sells at ‘farmers cially those that live near cows Granuaille Road and I’m com- 2008-2009 following a call success and while I fully sup- now it is calling for just that. market’ prices. Until then, and Victorians. Prof Michael plaining about it. It has a huge for nominations circulated to port a ‘new blood’ OSCA, as I understood that they be- look around, there are other Dickinson (how do these gee- impact on maybe a quarter of members of Byron United on well as Byron United (BU), I lieved that the Senate should choices. zers get paid for doing this?) the village’s residents. two occasions in August. specifi cally would also like to be a house of review, criticism, Rachel Elizabeth aft er some study produced fi ve Th e problem is not the com- At that meeting we were congratulate Brunswick Heads amendment and, if necessary, Mullumbimby tips on how to avoid chasing plaining people in the houses; pleased to advise mem- and Bangalow for their ‘own rejection. Politicians, as we all around with a rolled up news- the problem is the location of bers of our fi nancial results way’ approaches that have know, are not cynical, dishon- Climate dismay paper: use a swatter that pro- the 20 houses right next to so in the 2007-2008 year and shown exceptional results! est or hypocritical. Why has I was totally dismayed to hear vides camoufl age (we are in many cars and trucks. (I’ve through the generosity of Beyond, doors should always the ALP changed in regard to Professor Ross Garnaut’s fi nal the company of genius); wait heard from another that her members’ contributions of be open to all groups and or- the Senate? report on climate change and for the fl y to land; approach it bed shakes at night whenever some $130,000 we were able ganisations communicating J Rose emissions was put on hold in from behind, (it doesn’t have a truck goes past. Th at’s inhu- to provide to the community freely, advancing the cause of Mullumbimby the television media this past 360 degree fi eld of view); posi- man.) funding for a Christmas tree, Byron. Th e better we cooper- week due to the US govern- tion the swatter slowly; the fl y Both Jenny and I bought two holiday signage, Carols by ate, the better the result! Market alternatives ment’s fi nancial woes. will move away from as you decades ago when the high- the Sea, the New Year’s Eve May I also encourage BSC I am writing in response to Once again it seems climate strike so aim slightly beyond way went right through us, laser light display as well as to update us in detail as to Dev Lengjel’s letter in regards change is taking the back seat. in the direction it is facing and and I can tell you the impact our Beautiful Byron cam- what our current exposure to the prices at farmers mar- As Prof Garnaut said, ‘We splat! of that was nothing compared paign aimed at improving the is in regard to Council’s ‘in- kets. It is the perception of only get one chance at climate Apparently his report can to the noise and pollution tidiness of town, planting in vestments’. May I propose most shoppers that the prices change.’ Money comes, money be found in a rolled-up copy now. So it wasn’t ‘obvious’ to parks, gardens, removal of BSC publish full disclosures at farmers markets are and goes. We only have one planet of Current Biology. us then that the traffi c would graffi ti, litter removal as well on their website on a weekly should be lower than what Earth. Syd Geary build to 9,000 vehicles/day. If I as the community art project. basis. Last fi gures from July we can find in the green- Meanwhile carbon dioxide Aff ordable Shores was shown the location of my It is our intention to continue indicate that back then we’ve grocers and supermarkets. levels are higher than they house now, as a prospective with these projects through- been $6,359,735.69 ‘under Unfortunately they are not. have ever been in the last 650 Road noise buyer I would turn and walk out the coming year. water’. Will the newly elected To me the idea of a farmers million years. Again I refer to Reply to Ray Hick (Letters, away. Too much nearby traf- Th e funds raised for the pub- Councillors make sure that market is to sell locally grown Prof Garnaut’s stern warning, September 30). fi c, obviously. licity campaign for good gov- our investments are sustain- produce at ‘market’ prices. I ‘Th e failure of our generation Ray, how can you compare Nadine Hood ernance, once again through able as well as in best hands? understand that the farmers to act will haunt humanity till the impact of the existing Bangalow the generosity and concern While Julie and I are mov- market does not claim to have the end of time.’ highway on your life, ‘on the of members, occurred in this ing onto our serene Noosa the cheapest prices as per Mr Sally Freeman- Greene Pacific Highway’, with that Th e BU view current financial year and Hinterlands property with Recsei’s reply, however grow- Byron Bay of Jenny Coman? How many The Board of Byron United were therefore not reported at further greenscaping in mind, ers are selling from their farm kilometres from the actual has issued a media release the AGM. our hearts and minds will very directly to the consumer and Real life road is your house situated? congratulating the newly Current members of Byron much be here as well and as do not have to take into ac- So now the election is over we Jenny’s front wall is 14 metres elected Council, stating that United were invited to attend such we will remain a truly count the middle man, high can get back to real life. from the kerb of Granuaille we look forward to working our AGM along with others progressive local voice. transport costs and the huge I read in the paper the other Road. 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ACN 000 098 171 ABN 99 000 098 171 Lic. No. 1131 12 October 7, 2008 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Letters was treated no diff erently to bership which was one of the Council. Th e fi rst time I met he would never stop to con- a number who were refused major reasons not to endorse John was at a NAIDOC cel- sider that being outspoken Building or entry as they were neither any candidate and to focus on ebration at Th e Pass, and since and passionate in defence of members nor invitees. His issues and good governance. that time many years ago I have the vulnerable or the disad- renovating? subsequent entry was due to Diana Liptrot never failed to see John and vantaged might endanger his Come and see us for a special invitation by John Executive Offi cer his wonderful partner Marie public persona and threaten Gudgeon in consideration of Byron United at every occasion which sup- his position of infl uence with all your kitchen and his role as councillor. Both ports local Aboriginal rights more conservative or less bathroom needs. Cr. Tabart and Mayor Barham Paying dues and culture. Indeed, John and committed members of the were welcomed to the meet- I can think of one way to Marie were always the last two community. ing by President Ed Ahern. overcome the American fi- people, together with myself, I can only hope that now, There has been some nancial disaster. George Bush to be found clearing away the with so much more time av- speculation about a rift in et al should pay off the unpaid last of the boxes and assorted ailable to him, John will fi nd the membership which was mortgages. The American equipment aft er a full day’s at- ways to continue to serve the fuelled by perceptions of ‘battlers’ would then have a tendance at both Survival Day community and the environ- Rose Wanchap’s political ad home and the banks would events and Sorry Day events. ment in a bold and meaning- which listed a number of have their money. Simple, And John and Marie’s ef- ful way. Blessings on your FREE QUOTES businesses. Byron United did isn’t it? forts on behalf of the ho- heart, Brother John. not contribute or agree to Jacqueline McCallum meless are legendary in this Bronwyn Sindel the advertisement and only Byron Bay Shire. It’s hard for me to un- Mullumbimby fi ve of those businesses were derstand why a man of John’s Bangalow Industrial Estate Open 10am – 5pm members of Byron United. Brother John calibre and integrity would ■ Letters received from Phone 6687 2275 Notwithstanding that, the I would like to support 110% not be reelected, unless it’s for Burkhard S Waltrup, Crabbes Board was always aware that Harsha Prabhu’s letter in last the simple reason that John Creek, Alex Milenko, Federal, there is a diverse range of po- week’s Echo with regard to never hedged his bets – if TV, no address, Don I Larsen, litical views within the mem- John Lazarus’s departure from John believed in something Mullumbimby, David Sinclair. 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www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo October 7, 2008 13 Comment DOL’s plans for Bruns foreshore A celebration of Michele Grant Peg Gloor’s life The Brunswick Heads Foreshore Strategic Plan out- Pauline Williams lines the Department of Lands (DOL) proposed works pro- On Sunday Sepember 28, gram in our Crown Reserve Baywrite Theatre and Peg parklands. Gloor’s family hosted a wake/ DOL’s Strategy divides celebration of her life, for Brunswick’s reserves into nine those who were unable to get precincts and provides a brief to her funeral. overview of issues and oppor- We all felt the unintended tunities in each precinct and implication in The Echo ar- a dot point summary of the ticle (September 23) that Peg proposed Action Plan. could be seen as a Drama The Action Plan is a fairly Queen by those who didn’t prosaic ‘To Do’ list that holds know her needed redressing. Peg Gloor in 2005. few surprises. The adjacent 2T land All the caravan parks en- There will also be a desig- Ex-Byron-ite and perform- Most notable are the proj- (deemed unsuitable for camp- croach onto adjoining road nated pathway in the riverside ance poet Rod Gibson, in a the best for the New Byron ects not included in DOL’s re- ing) will be rezoned for envi- reserve land and in Massey parks but it won’t be made of poetic tribute to Peg, said, Community Centre? Peg was cently adopted strategy. ronmental protection. Greene park activities also concrete and the exact loca- There are ‘do-ers and say-ers’ in the thick of that. Lands Minister Tony Kelly DOL will advertise an ex- extend into the boat harbour tion remains undecided. among people. Writers, play- Music being part of Peg’s announced there’ll be no café/ pression of interest for the precinct. There will be no pedestri- wrights, actors, artists, are the daily life, she inevitably kiosk at Torakina, no camping redevelopment of the Boat At Ferry Reserve, ‘consoli- an access or foreshore buffer say-ers who need do-ers to joined the Mullumbimby ground alongside Tyagarah Harbour precinct. The size, dation’ includes closing the zone in the Terrace Caravan promote their work. Peg was Music Group, on the com- Nature Reserve and no car- scale and footprint of any fu- former Riverside Drive and Park. DOL’s 20 year strategic a do-er. mittee, helping to promote park in the wetlands opposite ture development around the resuming 2000sqm of prime plan makes no provision for She out-did many a long concerts by visiting classical the boat harbour. Initially harbour remains uncertain. foreshore land for park use. buying back or relocating per- term Byron resident in not musicians. proposed by DOL in the draft There are detailed plans manent vans and camp sites only supporting but actively The Arts Council for years strategy, these controversial for the redevelopment of the Foreshore space along the riverbank. At the working for so many com- had Peg, helping raise funds projects received virtually no RTA’’s old Pacific Highway Community and environ- recent public presentation of munity services and groups and grants for artistic groups, support in public submis- corridor for public recreation, mental groups have long sup- the plan, Park Manager Colin over the years since the late and raising funds is not a lazy sions. including picnic facilities, ported retaining the narrow Woodbry claimed the high 50s. pastime. playground, toilets and walk- foreshore strip as open space. cost of the van buyback and Master plans ways. The old Fins restaurant DOL’s strategy leaves only a loss of sites would impact on Her first love Library stalwart DOL’s action plan recom- site will be converted into a 10m wide pathway for public the viability of the park. Certainly, theatre was Peg’s Friends of the Library had, mends preparing another six new restaurant/café/function access along the riverbank. Various legislation, regu- first love, and her involve- and still have, a battle for a individual management or centre with an outdoor (guests According to DOL project lations and strategies all ment was unstinting since new library when forced to ‘master’ plans for the beach only?) swimming pool. manager, Richard Dunning, require buffer zones and the early days of the Byron take so-called temporary ac- precincts, the riverside parks discussions are under way setbacks along the caravan Drama Group, up to the es- commodation years ago. Peg and the caravan parks. No to homeless with relevant land managers. park boundaries, however it tablishing and final incorpo- was into that as an active There appears to be no The plan makes no provi- DOL will need to negotiate appears DOL is reluctant to ration of Baywrite Theatre member. changes proposed for Torakina sion for overnight van/car with BSC over road resump- adhere to best practice ‘using Inc, one of the few regional Friends of the ABC, yet and the riverside parks, just parking for wayside visi- tions and a DA is required for triple bottom line principles’ groups dedicated to work- another group of stalwarts, long overdue maintenance. The tors or additional affordable any road closures. when it may impact on park shopping and producing new battling for support, had Peg action plan lists refurbishing campsites for the increasingly The DOL action plan will profitability. writing for Northern Rivers as a working member. toilets, upgrading playground homeless at Ferry Reserve. ‘implement a compliance DOL’s multi-faceted roles, playwrights. When the Writers Festival equipment and park furniture, The Strategy addresses program in the parks’ but as land manager, developer Back in the past, Byron came to Byron, Peg was there repairing seawalls and other contentious foreshore access, when or how it will ensure and regulator inevitably cre- Hospital had Pink Ladies, supporting the Northern structures, plus lighting, and boundary, encroachments compliance remains uncer- ates a significant conflict of in- who wore pink coveralls and Rivers Writers’ Centre as a landscaping to improve safety and compliance issues in the tain. terests. It also allows plenty of dispensed tea, goodies, words true patron of the arts. Again and amenity. caravan parks in the usual The Plan also makes a half- opportunity for Management of cheer, posted patients’ let- on a committee, although she The strategy will ‘encour- vague manner. hearted attempt to address to cherry pick the preferred ters and ran lamington stalls was growing older by now, she age ongoing public use of the DOL’s action plan will ‘con- foreshore access. projects and ignore the con- to raise money for equipment. was able to give financial sup- parks for markets, festivals, solidate the holiday parks in Reconstruction of the sea- tentious issues. Peg was one of them. port. She became the prime music, carnivals etc’. their current location and re- wall in Massey Greene will It appears DOL intends to Remember that belea- sponsor for Sue Melhuish’s The Surf Club, Boat Harbour solve boundary issues’. Once commence in November, and do a lot more planning before guered steering committee, brilliant group of actors who and Old Fins site will be rede- again no surveyed maps de- ‘provide a dedicated area for it can offer a detailed works which had to do battle with annually presented polished veloped. tailing the park boundaries, public access along the fore- program that will effectively shifting funds and constantly rehearsed readings to packed The Surf club ‘complex’ will encroachments or buffer zones shore incorporating pathway, address the most challeng- changing plans, caught be- houses at the festival. include a café, function centre were provided to enable open seating and clear boundary ing issues in our foreshore tween opposing factions Drama Queen swanning and new toilets. and inclusive consultation. definition’. parklands. and desperately trying to get around? No way! B63>7B16>/:>/0:367BA C<23@5@=C<22/<13<=@B6
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Oh say can you see light at the end of the tunnel? asks Sue Arnold Good life takes its toll on the US of A America is a basket case and Americans. As always, I’m there’s no evidence things are gobsmacked by the obesity in going to get better. Every day this country. Men and women brings more trauma wheth- so huge that they can barely A walk on the er it be economic, environ- get down the aisle in planes; mild side mental or electoral. Pictures whose hearts must be begging of the damage wrought by for relief. It’s hard to imagine Michael McDonald Hurricane Ike are very un- what they must eat to get to American. There’s nothing this size or why obesity is so I think my partner must have left . Th ousands and thousands common here. put optimism in my coff ee last of people are stranded with Th en of course, if all this isn’t Friday because I participated no visible future and some- enough to dampen the spirits, in Walk To Work Day (www. times with nothing more than there’s always technology. walk.com.au). It wasn’t too the clothes they’re wearing. Hiring a rental car at San bad, apart from the sunlight, There’s not enough shelters Francisco airport is always a fresh air, lambs gambolling and a mess to clean up which good way to have a dose of in the paddock and the other will take years. insanity as soon as you get paraphernalia of the outdoors. Each morning the media is off the plane. Rental cars no It wasn’t hard either, it be- ing mostly fl at and only thirty Greek chorus singing news of Actress Gina Gershon parodies Sarah Palin for video website FunnyOrDie.com. longer have hand brakes for more collapses by major US starters. The theory being minutes to three quarters of an institutions; bail-outs by the street theatre which surrounds less they’re set up – one on Down in St Petersburg in that you can always put the hour to the offi ce. I set off at a government and more bad the impending election. one – no doubt with questions Florida, a group of 26 coun- car in Park (gear sticks are brisk pace, a few spots of jog- news to come. Then there’s Governor Sarah Palin isn’t being scrutinised beforehand. tries who are IWC members out). ging thrown in – not a stroll the compelling and addictive doing media interviews un- A Republican media advisor are meeting to discuss over- Now there’s a new techno down the Parisian boulevarde has gone on the telly to say, in turning the global whale mor- horror. A keyless car. The gaily hailing other promenad- Quality response to protests over the atorium. No media, no NGOs, rental company gives you a ers. I would have looked a little second media shut-out, that Governor no leaks. The rumour mill small device which looks like strange for social interaction hand Palin needs to be treated with says Pres Bush will give the anyway – white runners, three goods there should be a key on the C.A.W.I. ‘deference’ and press confer- Japanese what they want as end but instead, there’s just a quarter length grey trousers, ca- for sual shirt decorated in fl uores- sale Companion Animals ences are not going to be def- one of his last acts in offi ce. row of buttons. No-one tells Welfare Inc. erential, so no press confer- As if things aren’t bad you the rental car has no key, cent green penguins, hairstyle ences. At least so far. enough for the whales, (or hand brake) or gives out of a Serbian war criminal, and OP SHOP Meantime, one of the results Congress just passed a bill to any clues about how to drive a backpack loaded with licence Cnr Tweed & Booyun Sts of this media censorship is the allow off shore drilling which without a key. plates and a custard apple (that’s Brunswick Heads tube is full of hysterical take- has to take place beyond 50 And, unless you’re very another story). It’s pretty quiet at
(Next to Supermarket) offs of Palin. On the down miles from the coast. How seven in the morning; passed a Ph. 6685 1444 Mon - Fri 10am to 5pm clever, you can sit in the huge side, no-one has dared to ask this distance limitation is cavernous rental garage for farmer on his tractor, a woman Help us build a dog shelter in Byron Shire Palin how she is currently supposed to protect marine some considerable time try- farewelling friends in a mobile [email protected] managing a four month old life is entirely unclear as the ing to fi gure out how to start home, and was passed by a jog- baby (with Down Syndrome) noise of seismic drilling and the car without a key, in spite ger working at the pointy end who is or was being breast fed; exploration travels for miles of the fact that the device ap- of exercise. caring for her other four chil- and miles. pears to have the capacity to In the few minutes before dren; pregnant l7 year old, 14 the next cup of coff ee was due year old and seven year old to be loaded in at the offi ce, I daughters and one son in Iraq; Th e sweetener for the Democrat legislation contemplated my motivations. governing the State of Alaska is taking away the tax breaks for the I couldn’t manage Doing Th e Right Th ing or any sense of and running as VP in the last oil industry and using the money for frantic weeks of the campaign. righteousness. I think it’s Who is looking aft er the kids? alternative energy projects. Aft er years of more like middle-aged gent with paunch needs to keep And is this the kind of role opposing off shore drilling, the Democrats legs working before they dis- model women want ? have bowed to public pressure. Th eir desire appear altogether combined Palin makes Superwoman with a little concern about look like a wimp. to win the election taking precedence over carbon emissions. When I Contrary to expectations, the ramifi cations of their decision. But this put my car into the garage for the Alaskan Governor is at- repairs the other day, I felt a tracting more votes from is America. Th e public doesn’t want to pay great sense of freedom, as if men than women. Th ere’s no fi ve bucks a gallon for gas and most people a weight had been lift ed from denying she’s one hot chick. don’t give two hoots whether it’s going to be my shoulders. Of course I’d Great legs, beautiful teeth, bad for the environment or not. feel diff erent if I had had to high cheekbones, lovely eyes walk 15 kilometres to the well – all in all a good-looking for water and then return with elegant woman. But as soon The sweetener for the boil water, turn lights on and a 20kg load on my back. as she opens her mouth and Democrat legislation is taking off and lock you permanently Walking and middle age are starts the Republican hype, it’s away the tax breaks for the oil in the vehicle. kind of like training for cross- like being in a re-run of the industry and using the money Electronic shops have every country running, which I used Clockwork Orange. for alternative energy projects. imaginable techno thing. And to do a lot of in my youth. You Meantime, Obama still looks Aft er years of opposing off - more techno thingies com- keep going because it’s the like he’s had the rug pulled shore drilling, the Democrats ing out every day which tell only thing to do to get a re- from under him with Palin. have bowed to public pres- you everything you need to sult – otherwise you end up a Aft er all, how can you at- sure. Th eir desire to win the know. Except when the next blancmange in front of a com- tack a woman who is a mother election taking precedence fi nancial institution is going puter or television. and a moose hunter? Hillary over the ramifi cations of their to crash. Apparently we’re supposed Clinton refuses to rise to the decision. But the economic screws to walk 10,000 steps a day, bait and the mainstream me- But this is America. The are turning tight and the pun- which I doubt many adults and dia are fi xated on the ridicu- public doesn’t want to pay dits who claim to know say children achieve. However, it’s lous rather than the substan- five bucks a gallon for gas the worst is yet to come. Who worth a try, especially if you tive issues. and most people don’t give knows how that will manifest live only a couple of kilome- But it would be a mistake two hoots whether it’s going but the possibility of a McCain tres from work. Apart from to give the election away to to be bad for the environ- presidency with Sarah Palin as not becoming a blancmange McCain. Anything can hap- ment or not. Aft er all, they’re VP is enough to give collec- and perhaps improving your pen and a few more finan- Americans and Americans get tive nightmares to a signifi - mental health, you help lessen cial collapses won’t give the what they want. cant portion of the thinking air pollution – discounting Republicans more votes, that’s All these years of the good public. America’s future is in emissions from last night’s for sure. life have taken their toll on the quicksands. chickpeas. 16 October 7, 2008 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Articles Oiko takes on the world Lions bring Rhino to the surf
The Northern NSW Lions hosted a buff et breakfast for club, and such a generous do- Club Trust has donated a the Lions and then presented nation of essential lifesaving Kathy Stefanac of Oiko has a church hall in Brunswick Kathy moved to the region brand new Rhino quad bike to the Northern NSW Trust and equipment goes a long way recently completed her first Heads which has been con- two years ago. She studied the Lennox Head Alstonville the local Lennox branch with to helping surf clubs keep the delivery of ethical eco textiles verted to a artist design stu- fashion design then assisted Surf Life Saving Club. The framed patrol caps as a token beaches safe, and to educate to exclusive boutique depart- dio and gallery, sharing the the cream of Australia’s cos- Lions Trust is a cluster of 19 of their gratitude. young people to be lifesavers ment store Lane Crawford in space with local potter Lucy tume designers in theatre and Lions Clubs from Evans Head Community support is the of the future. Hong Kong and Bejing. Vanstone. fi lm as well as working at the to the Tweed which pools life blood of the local surf Photo Jeff Dawson An international buyer She collaborates with arti- Scottish National Opera in money to make large dona- for an exclusive department sans in Northern Th ailand to Glasgow. tions which would be far be- store fi rst discovered the hand produce an eco lifestyle range ‘My last job was working yond the capacity of a single THINKING FLOORING made hemp textiles of Kathy of contemporary hand craft ed in a supporting role to the local club. Solid strandwoven Stefanac’s eco label Oiko at home ware and fashion work- costume designer on Matrix The local Lennox Lions Bangalow markets earlier this ing with small family run 2 and 3, and I chose to leave really went to work for the bamboo fl ooring and decking Lennox Surf club, lobbying year. businesses. the fi lm industry and the city SHOWROOM the other 18 Lions Clubs in ‘I was surprised to receive ‘Th ere was very little avail- behind and started Oiko in Shop 1/7 Piper Drive, the trust to donate the Rhino an email from the head buyer able in Australia at the time 2005 with a view to move to Southern Cross to Lennox. of Lane Crawford Hong Kong I started in 2005 and I am so the Northern Rivers once the Industrial Estate, Ballina asking to me to email images pleased to see that so many business was established. I Th e Northern NSW Trust Add value to and a catalogue of my work. sustainable lifestyle stores was ready to express my own has given over $300,000 back your home He had been on holiday in have opened up throughout creativity aft er supporting the to local communities in the Byron and had fi rst seen my Australia since then.’ creative process of highly ex- last ten years, sponsoring Stylish and affordable work at Bangalow markets.’ Oiko textiles are entirely perienced and skilled design- the Dragons Abreast Dragon Hard wearing It is the story behind the hand made, hemp fibre is ers who I was very fortunate boat, and with donations to Easy maintenance product that captured the hand woven on traditional to learn from.’ the Sheltered Workshop and interest of the international looms by Hmong women in Oiko’s current range will St Andrews nursing home. 02 6686 5823 / 0407 234 576 buyer. Laos and Vietnam, according be featured in a Sustainable Lions Vice District www.thinkingfl ooring.com.au Oiko began with a view to to Kathy. The fabric is then Design book published in Governor John C. Lynch pre- sales@thinkingfl ooring.com.au create well designed, fairly hand dyed with hot wax to London to be released before sented Lennox Alstonville traded ethical fashion and create Oiko’s nature inspired the end of the year. See more Surf Club President Geoff Environmentally sustainable fl ooring home ware. Kathy works from designs. at www.oiko.com.au. Harris with the keys to the new Rhino, painted navy blue with the Lions yellow insig- Mullum High dancers excel nia on the boot. He said, ‘Th e Lions motto is, “we serve” and it is great to give the money HOT that we earn within the com- munity to an organisation like ARRIVALS surf life saving who are serv- ing within the community.’ UNIQUE BALI ‘Great work’ DAYBEDS The local Lennox Lions PAPAYA , H&H President Viv Miller said, ‘It is satisfying to make a dona- LIGHTING tion that will allow people out there in the community and MODERN out on the beach to see the OUTDOOR great work the Lions do.’ The new Rhino is a sig- FURNITURE nifi cant improvement to the club’s equipment because it CUSHIONS can carry two people where the old vehicle only carried the driver. The Rhino also has space to carry the spinal Mullumbimby High School’s Rock Challenge Dancers recently competed at state level for the board, Oxyviva and defi bril- third year in a row and for the fi rst time progressed to the grand fi nals in Brisbane held at the lator that are a part of the 3 ti-tree plce. Entertainment Centre in August. Out of 15 grand fi nal entries, Mullum High came sixth and Surf Patrol’s essential lifesav- arts industrial estate won the ‘Student Achievement’ award for the whole of Queensland’s Rock Challenge entries. ing gear. byron bay Congratulations on another great eff ort. Photo Eve Jeff ery. The Lennox Surf Club 668505714 www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo October 7, 2008 17 Articles
Mental Health Week Joe’s life in the frame ACCEPTANCE DAY COMMUNITY EDUCATION & CELEBRATION Wednesday 8 October 2008 Byron Bay Surf Club and Denning Park FREE ENTRY
One of the imposing fig trees in Heritage Park, Mullumbimby, provides a backdrop for a scene in a new local movie. Photo Serenity de Angeles. Local author, witch, martial what they had done in life. or directing stuff I earn a liv- artist and Tarot reader Ly de And now look what’s hap- ing listening to spirits and tell- Angeles gives the background pened. Now I’m one of them! ing the future through Tarot. Initiated by: to a film shot around Byron Only difference is I have tat- Ha! (The Buttery Dual Diagnosis Outreach Program) Shire recently: toos in the most unacceptable So the story was written, MISA places, so I get looked at. Or rehearsed, challenged and ‘I never imagined I could feel do I? revised accordingly. In the In partnership with: that bad,’ said my friend. She Or are people passing, to meantime a team of excep- On Track Community Programs Inc, New Horizons, explained that she had walked whom I smile and say hello, tional local cast and crew downtown to do her shopping not looking at me but at what came together and a whole lot BDCSA, Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre, and suddenly realised that no- they think I might be? of really lovely other people MH Support Group, Mission Australia, one looked at her at all. She When Joshua Rushton asked let us use their property for Carers NSW & NCAHS had become invisible. me to write a short screenplay locations. ‘It’s because I’m old on the so he could make a movie I And so it wasn’t East of outside,’ she explained. thought about what my friend Everything shooting footage all All welcome – mental health practitioners, those living with I must have looked aston- had said and it made so much over the Shire the other week mental health, family, carers, friends and community members ished for a moment but then sense to add the ingredients – it was a Rushton/de Angeles interested in having a greater understanding of mental health I thought about all the times of my friend’s dismay at feel- film called The Redemption of I’d said hello to ‘old’ people, ing invisible, another friend’s Joe Frame. 8.00 Community and Homeless Breakfast thought of them as old and schizophrenia, together with never got to know who they the strange and mysterious, ■ See more at www.lydeange- SPEAKERS PROGRAM – Byron Bay Surf Club really are; never discovered because when I’m not writing les.com. 10:30 – 11:15 Arana Pearson (Keepwell & Hearing Voices NZ) 11:30 – 12:15 Malcolm Huxter (Psychologist Mindfulness) Chris Masters moonlights in the Bay 12:30 – 1:15 Dr Tini Gruner (Naturopath) Legendary investigative re- 1:30 – 2:15 Dr Basil Bunting (Psychiatrist) porter and author Chris Masters returns to Byron Bay 2:30 – 2:45 Toby & Susan Zann (Personal Story) on November 2 for an evening 3:00 – 3:45 Nicqui Yazdi (Mental Health First Aid) conversation with ABC Radio 4:00 – 4:40 Community Forum with National presenter Mick O’Regan. Warren Shaw, Jacqui Welch, Robert Bell, A heavy hitter at the Byron Allison Knight & Peter Siefken Bay Writers Festival 2007, Chris Masters is one of ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT – Denning Park Australia’s most command- 10:00 – 10:05 Introduction with MC Mandy Nolan ing and respected journalists. In 25 years reporting for the 10:05 – 10:25 Welcome to Country: from Bundjulung ABC’s Four Corners, Chris Nation, Arakwal Representative has made more than 100 pro- 10:25 – 10:30 Welcome from Barry Evans, The Buttery grams and been the recipient of numerous Walkley Awards State, which helped trigger the months he spent preparing 10:30 – 10:40 Mandy Nolan, Program Outline for his groundbreaking inves- Fitzgerald Inquiry into police The Moonlight State, the soul- 10:50 – 11:30 The Sweet Lips tigations on topics of national corruption in Queensland, the destroying 13 years he and the and international interest. first of a series of national en- ABC spent in court defending 11:40 – 11:50 “Hearing Voices” Choir He has written three quiries into policing. it, and with the benefit of dis- 11:55 – 12:15 The Inanna Temple Dancers (belly dance workshop) books, Inside Story, Not For Initially set up as a six week tance, his role in opening the 12:15 – 1:00 Blue Skillet Rovers Publication and the multi- commission, the Fitzgerald floodgates for the creation of a award winning Jonestown, the Inquiry ran for two years, new Queensland. 1:00 – 1:50 TBA no-holds-barred unauthorised revealing a history of long- Chris Masters appears at 2:00 – 2:20 DJ Kronic Fatigue biography on the phenom- term systemic political cor- the Byron Community and enon of Alan Jones, host of ruption and abuse of power in Cultural Centre at 6pm on 2:30 – 3:00 Tweed Jammers Sydney’s most popular break- Queensland and resulting in Sunday November 2. Tickets 3:10 – 3:40 Mullum Dreaming Jammers fast talkback program, a pow- the prosecution of a number are $25 from the Byron 3:50 – 4:30 Mr Percival erful personality and hugely of high-profile politicians. Community and Cultural influential broadcaster. Two decades on, Chris Centre Box Office, open 10am 4:45 – 5:00 “Hearing Voices” Choir & Closing Ceremony For many Australians, the Masters has now published to 4pm Monday to Friday, name Chris Masters is synony- an essay in the Hidden 6685 6807. For more informa- mous with his landmark Four Queensland edition of the tion call the Writers’ Centre www.buttery.org.au 02 6687 1111 Corners report, The Moonlight Griffith Review, dissecting the on 6685 5115. 18 October 7, 2008 The Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Articles Growing beyond depression John Dahlsen Landscapes and Seascapes
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