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‘Crazy Days’ point out funding Walk highlights global warming woes for preschools Lou Beaumont NSW are funded by the Premier, Mr Iemma, to know Community preschools Department of Education why we are crazy about pre- across both metropolitan (DET). These DET schools school and why this crazy and country NSW recently receive around $240,000 per funding inequity must be held ‘Crazy Days’ in order to centre per year. corrected. Hence the need draw attention to the inade- The inadequacy of fund- for the Crazy Days!’ quate funding currently ing for the DoCS funded DoCS funded preschools received by these pre- community preschools (community based pre- schools. means parents of preschool- schools) called for an addi- The NSW government ers attending these schools tional $136 million a year to has a dual system of pre- must pay over $30 a day in bring their funding in line school funding. Over 800 fees. By comparison, parents with that of the DET funded community preschools, those of children in DET funded preschools. protesting, are funded by the preschools have to contrib- Melita said, ‘In June this Dept of Community Serv- ute only two to fi ve dollars a year, the NSW state govern- ices (DoCS). These DoCS day. ment released its Preschool schools receive an average of Melita Flynn of Mullum- Investment and Reform $74,000 a year. On the other bimby Community Pre- Plan, and while the plan hand, 100 preschools in school said, ‘We want our continued on page 2 About 150 people turned up on a rainy Saturday morning in Byron Bay to take part in the local ver- sion of the nationwide Walk Against Warming, which called for practical action on climate change. Fashion done to a tea at Shearwater The crowd gathered at the Peace Pole and heard speeches from activists before walking along the beachfront. Among them was deputy mayor Peter Westheimer, right, who had a double-barrelled message on his placard. Photo Jeff ‘Gerbil Warming’ Dawson Page says no to nuclear power Michael McDonald the Walk Against Warming reached its tipping point Challenged by Greens can- in Byron Bay on the week- and we must act now before didate for Ballina John Bai- end and his address to SCU it is too late.’ ley to make public his stance students in April this year Mr Page also said, ‘I on nuclear power, sitting concentrated on global believe sustainable develop- member for Ballina and warming. ment and addressing cli- NSW Nationals deputy ‘As Australians we often mate change must be at the leader Don Page said a fi rm live by the adage “She’ll be forefront of policy at all lev- no to the proposal. right mate”,’ Mr Page told els of government. We need ‘David Suzuki was pretty students. ‘Even though Aus- leadership on this issue.’ spot on in his address to the tralia is responsible for only The Greens strongly Press Club,’ Mr Page told 1% of total greenhouse gas oppose the PM’s claims in The Echo. emissions in the world, we the wake of the Stern report ‘Nuclear power is much are the highest emitters of that nuclear power is a safe, more expensive, it’s a macro greenhouse gases on a per viable alternative for replac- technology, things can go capita basis. ing coal fi red power plants wrong and the issue of waste ‘In any event, we will be as a solution to reducing disposal has not been prop- affected like everyone else, Australia’s carbon emis- erly addressed. regardless of our relative sions. ‘Global warming is a very contribution to the prob- ‘John Howard has made real issue but there is a more lem. Australia a potential terror- important range of options ‘Global warming is no ist target by taking us into in wind, solar and biofuel. longer an issue that can sit Iraq, and his comments While it is obvious Svea Bjorsson must’ve downed a lot of tea to come up with enough used tea bags It’s an issue which is above on the back burner. Accord- abroad. to create her winning ‘Kimono Teahouse’ costume, it would be impolite to discuss the ‘4,096 Twist- politics. ing to a feature article on ‘What better target to give tops’ in similar terms. Ti Ao Awhero Little taped into her ancestry to bring her Maori character to life. ‘We have to learn to con- While Carla Dawe’s ‘Lumiere de Glace’ shone. More than 3,000 people witnessed a production of Cecil global warming published terrorists than a nuclear B. DeMillion proportions, starring almost 100 wildly creative costume fantasies and a cast of thou- sume less and enjoy more,’ in a recent edition of Time facility?’ said Greens candi- sands at Shearwater school’s annual Wearable Arts event last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Mr Page said. Magazine (a conservative date John Bailey. Photos Jeff ‘Nip And Tuck’ Dawson Mr Page also attended publication), the world has Q Comment, Mungo, page 8
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Film gets the oil on climate change issues In recognition for their efforts national and international in sourcing rare historical fi lm festivals as practicable; photos for use in his newest however he invites you to short film, Peak Oil, local view the fi lm online by going fi lmmaker Larry Larstead is to http://home.people.net. shown presenting Brunswick au/~films/peakoil.htm or Historical Museum staff search Peak Oil Larstead at Zen members Sarah Newsome www.youtube.com and Elisabeth Walton with In related news Byron’s copies of the fi nished prod- own surfer and owner of uct for the archives. McTavish Surf International, As the title suggests, Peak Warren Cornish, has joined Oil deals with recent world- forces with local health food wide speculation that global company Santos and com- oil production has reached munity outreach promoter ! its peak and may now be in 100Hearts to sponsor 260 serious decline. Described as year 10 and 11 Byron Bay an ‘emotive’ piece which was High School students to ! shot locally and uses local attend a special screening of themes, this four minute fi lm Al Gore’s documentary fi lm tackles the big question: what An Inconvenient Truth at happens when the oil starts Byron Cinemas. PRECISION DENTURES running out? There will be fi ve teachers Larstead is hoping to escorting the students, and David Stanford Smith attract as wide an audience Warren Cornish reports that Adv Dip. DP (Syd), Dip. DT (Syd) as possible for the fi lm and the student response to the message of the fi lm to an have been. I am encouraged stimulate local debate on this fi lm outing has been hugely audience that will be most and excited that business can Dental Prosthetist and the wider subjects of glo- positive. affected by global warming. support this critically impor- Technical & Clinical Excellence bal warming and climate Santos director John Dol- Let’s hope that this younger tant kind of education of our change. Presently he is enter- man believes that ‘this is an generation will be better cus- local youth, and that positive Finely crafted for Comfort ing Peak Oil into as many ideal opportunity to get the todians of our planet than we action will be the outcome.’ Engineered for Function Designed for Living Two years for Preschools seek equity in funding peeping tom From front page And if you think preschool sign, stating the benefi ts of Mullumbimby man Dean provided a temporary “budget is just an insignifi cant precur- preschool and asking for their Anthony Sellenthin, 30, was 1µÕi bandaid” for some commu- sor to primary school and/or questions to be answered. sentenced recently to two `Û`Õ> nity preschools in the State, an unnecessary expense, con- There is one addressed to the i>ÕÌvÕ years in custody after plead- the funding allocation, on a sider the crucial social skills a NSW Premier, Mr Iemma; ing guilty to 87 charges Suite 5/97 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 6684 3677 per capita basis, is about $200 small child develops during another for the NSW Treas- including filming through per child in preschool per these years. urer, Mr Michael Costa; and the bathroom windows of year. This will not have any Basic language and litera- yet another for the NSW young girls and women hav- signifi cant impact on the cur- ture skills are also nurtured at Minister for Community ing showers and stealing rent fee crisis.’ this level and any develop- Services, Reba Meagher. If women’s underwear. NSW has the lowest par- mental impairments in chil- you would like to lend your Magistrate Nick Reimer 1Ê ticipation rate in preschool dren are picked up. support you can pick up a ordered Sellenthin to enrol UÊiiÀ>Ê«À>VÌViÊ education with only 59% of ‘If a child is struggling to letter from Mullum Commu- in a therapuetic program for four year olds attending a pre- advance in some area; whether nity Preschool or write your sex offenders at Long Bay UÊ>ÞÊi`ViÊ school, compared with 96% it be social, in their speech, or own. Jail in Sydney. UÊ ÀÊÃÕÀ}iÀÞÊ nationally. That is a large dis- in something like reading or UÊ7i½ÃÊ i>Ì Ê crepancy of attendance, and writing; it is in preschool these Melita believes it is almost problems can be spotted. Left ,/" Ê---/ UÊ iÀ}iViÃÊ certainly down to the fact that until they begin primary -iÊ}À>ÌÊVÃÕÌ>ÌÃÊViÊEÊ} UÊ-ÊV iVÃÊ the fees the community pre- school, and the child faces set- schools are forced to charge backs from the start. They LÕÌÊ½Ê iÀiÊÌÊÃÌ>Þ UÊ ` `ÊÕÃ>ÌÃÊ are out of reach for almost step back from the other chil- UÊ7ÀÊ ÛiÀÊ half of parents in NSW. dren, lose confi dence and fall -9Ê7""// ‘With fees this high, many more easily behind. It is just -VÌÀÊ, Ê °ÊäӣΣ£n UÊ/À>ÛiÊÛ>VV>ÌÃÊ NSW families can’t afford to so vital to give them the best 9ÕÀÊV>Ê}À>ÌÊVÃÕÌ>ÌÊvÀÊ send their child to preschool. start possible.’ UÊ9iÜÊiÛiÀÊÛ>VV>ÌÃÊ >ÃÃÃÌ>ViÊÜÌ Ê>Ê}À>ÌÊ>`ÊÛÃ>Ê>ÌÌiÀð Too many children are miss- Melita and her fellow pre- UÊ ÀÛiÀ½ÃÊViViÊi`V>ÃÊ ing out on this vital step in school teachers have put * iÊÈÈn{ÊÇΣnÊÀÊä{ÓÇÊÓ£äÎ UÊ*Àii«ÞiÌÊi`V>à their education process,’ Mel- together three separate letters, i>\Ê`Ã>ÞÜÌÌiJL}«`°V ita said. for parents and supporters to ,Ê ,"Ê7 Ê ,Ê , -Ê " Ê >Õ}ÕÀ> Lightforce Computers $R #HARLES -C$ONALDÊOFFERS A !NNUAL 8MAS !RT 3HOW Byron’s iPod & Apple Mac Centre COMPREHENSIVE SKIN CHECK CLINIC ON Your “one-stop” for all things iPod! -ONDAYS 7EDNESDAYS 4HURSDAYS iPod Video 30 or 80GB in Black or White- Up to 20,000 songs up to 25,000 photos or up to 150 hours of video!*
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Getting a handle on aerodynamics at Bruns National Stay of execution for SES Week Byron Bay bypass National SES Week, Novem- Michael McDonald resolved,’ the report notes, ber 11-19, is a chance for the The Council development ‘the main one being the community to thank the application (DA) for a Byron request for a second rail 43,000 volunteers across the Bay town centre bypass crossing for either the mini nation who work tirelessly and hangs on, despite a staff rec- bypass or the full bypass. with dedication for their com- ommendation to withdraw ‘There are other signifi - munities in times of disaster. it. NSW transport minister cant obstacles to proceeding SES volunteers perform a John Watkins had advised at this time, including: com- wide range of tasks, from Council in a September pensatory habitat – identifi - assisting their communities 2006 letter that the state gov- cation and acquisition of in times of fl oods and storms, ernment would not allow suitable land; land acquisi- to rescuing people trapped in another railway crossing to tion for the road itself; reso- fl ood waters,and assisting the be built and in any case is in lution of issues relating to car Police in searches for lost negotiation with the federal parking for the Byron Bay persons and evidence of government on reopening RSL now on land acquired crimes. the north coast rail link. by Council for the road; The Byron Shire SES will Instead, Crs Tucker and noise attenuation; [and] have a street stall in Stuart Tardif were recently success- project cost and identifi ca- Street, Mullumbimby, on ful in getting up a motion, tion of funds. Saturday morning and Crs Lazarus and Staples ‘The key issue is the rail South Golden Beach based pilots Jasmine and Jett Dickson shoot the breeze at Brunwick Heads on Thursday morning Novem- opposed, to get a report ‘on crossing. All other issues Sunday as part of the annual Kites & Bikes festival which drew thousands of visitors to the town. ber 16 where you can ask other key outstanding issues, could potentially be resolved Photo Jeff ‘Wind Beneath My Beans’ Dawson questions about the SES or should permission be after approval of a develop- discover how to become a received for a second cross- ment application. member of the local unit. ing of the railway line at ‘In June 2003, Transport Mullum Show turns 99 Call into the unit headquar- Byron Bay’. NSW objected to the devel- ters in Dalley Street opposite According to the staff opment application on the All stations are geared up for Show will be officially and felt making. Pottery, the Ex-Services Club on report, the bypass DA was grounds that the second rail the 99th Mullumbimby opened by Greg Gordon, woodwork and other treats either morning to watch a originally lodged on April crossing was contrary to the Show on Friday November Chairman of the Far North will be on sale as well as all video on what the SES does 2001. The application pro- policy of the NSW Level 10 and Saturday 11, with the Coast Group of Shows. the old favourites in the or to see how the Unit Oper- poses a four lane road depart- Crossings Strategy Council campdraft fi nishing off on The Beaut Utes will amusements area. ations Centre works during ing from Shirley Street at not to permit new level Sunday. assemble for judging at 3pm The Greenhouse will be an emergency. Butler Street and running crossings in NSW. Trans- Championship Dogs and with the winners announced there to help educate people Those interested in becom- immediately west of the rail- port NSW also had some the Pavilion will open the at 7pm when the main ring about waste and there will be ing a volunteer can fi nd fur- way line, primarily on land specifi c objections to one of Show on Friday at 8.30am. classes fi nish. icecream, crepes, fresh lem- ther information on the SES owned by the State Rail the proposed locations, cit- Breakfast will be cooking The Campdraft has onade, and the great cakes Website www.ses.nsw.gov.au Authority. ing safety concerns that from 7am onwards so enjoy attracted a large and diverse and sandwiches and meals in or by calling the local SES ‘The application is unable could compromise the a relaxing morning and group of competitors and the food hall. Unit listed in the white to be determined until a Murwillumbah-Sydney rail watch the 378 dogs go will commence on Sunday at Lions will man the cattle pages. number of key issues are service.’ through their paces. 9am. The main Pavilion will ring BBQ on Saturday with Saturday will see all the have some interesting dis- Rotary helping control the livestock judging commenc- plays with a pottery wheel traffic and manning the Historical ing at 8.30am. Decorated demo and some felt dying Coral Ave gate. -*, Ê Bikes and Scooters will be Society judged at 10am with the jun- Deep ecology weekend There is a proposal to relaunch ior Showgirls to be at the the Byron Historical Society -* - offi ce by 11.30pm. The Pet ACE Byron is subsidising a reconnect and inspire,’ say to ensure the work of the pre- Parade will commence at weekend away at Lake Arra- organisers. Facilitators vious society is preserved. ÊÓä¯Ê"ÊÊÊ , /Ê 7Ê 2.20pm and the ‘Buckin gon in Yuraygir National Rohan Stewart and Isabelle *" Ê*1 *- -9Ê ,Ê Community members are UÊ05-03 Bull’ at 3.30pm. Park November 17 to 19. Rogers both trained with Dr invited to attend the fi rst meet- UÊ56 ,)'(4 Mullumbimby Showgirl ‘Come and enjoy nature Joanna Macy. Cost is ing at the Park Hotel, Suffolk UÊ&),4%23 for 2006 will be announced connection, heartfelt shar- $125/$80 plus food. Park on Wednesday Novem- UÊ&/5.4!).3 at the Offi cial Opening at ing, canoeing, and gentle Contact ACE Byron on ber 15 at 7.30pm. Enquiries to -9Ê 1.15pm on Saturday. The group processes to nurture, 6684 3374. 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" " /" Ê7 / t Local doula launches homebirth book ÀÕÃÜVÊi>`ÃÊÊÊÊÊ ÕÕLLÞ Chrissy Butler is a Northern Rivers artist, doula and iÃÌ>ÞÊ>iÃÊii`i` mother of two who has writ- >Õ>ÀÞÊÈÌ ÊÊÓnÌ ÊÓääÇ ten, illustrated and self-pub- /ÜÊÀÃÊrÊ lished a book for children ÓÊÃÌÕ`iÌÃÊÊ£ÊÀ about her family’s experience 9," Ê 9 of homebirth. The story, i - entitled My Brother Jimi Jazz, 1 is told from the viewpoint of - "" Ì>VÌÊ>ViÊÀÊÕi ÈÈnäÊnÓxÎ 4 year old Trinity about the iÃÌ>ÞJLLiðV°>Õ birth of her brother. My Brother Jimi Jazz enjoyed a successful launch 1 Ê - -"Ê/ -/-ÊEÊ ,½-Ê /- in Brisbane last month and "1- Ê* - Ê/"Ê "1 Ê-* /" - , "6/" - its author says it is the fi rst 8/ -" - V >i Australian children’s book embracing active natural iÞ homebirth, the use of water ,1/- 0( in labour, midwifery care, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, cloth nappies and siblings attending the birth. Asked about the book’s "ANGALOW creation, Chrissy said, ‘I felt so inspired after birthing at 5PHOLSTERY home – strong and capable of Chrissy Butler with daughter Trinity and one of the original artworks from the book. anything! I rode an inner WOULD LIKE TO INFORM ALL CLIENTS THAT wave of strength and confi - has been a great learning The book is stocked locally can meet the author at THE 0ACIlC (IGHWAY HAS ./4 dence, channelling it into a curve: ‘I feel exposed fi nally at Nature’s Child, Byron Bay. Natures Child on Saturday TAKEN US OUT YET book.’ birthing this book and send- and The Little Booktree, November 11 from 11am to While Chrissy is an estab- ing it into the wide world...just Bangalow. with a selection of 12pm. For more information 0LEASE CALL FOR lished artist, this is her fi rst like birthing a baby, it is now the book’s whimsical artwork on the author or to order the outing as an author. She time to let go, to surrender, to on view now at Barebones book online, visit www.chris- ALL UPHOLSTERY NEEDS acknowledges self publishing soften and to trust.’ Art Space in Bangalow. You sybutler.com. Beggars Banquet funding boost Eagle Farm open day Byron’s inaugural Beggar’s Banquet, to be held on Saturday Eagle Farm at Tyagarah is holding an open day this Saturday December 2 at Railway Park, has received a funding boost November 11 with the unveiling of the farm shed at 2pm of $500 from the proceeds of Byron Youth Services’ success- by Ballina MP Don Page who will speak on energy farming. Celebrate! ful cookbook initiative, A Taste of Byron. All day there will be joyfl ights available at the adjacent air- with a glass of Coordinator Ajanta said, ‘The traditional concept of a strip in all types of aircraft including the helicopter and the sparkling wine Beggar’s Banquet is a feast in which all members of the gliders. and friends… community come together in a spirit of equality, friendship There will also be a hot air balloon display (weather per- overlooking Byron Bay and celebration – an environment in which we are all beggars mitting) and a parachute display from Byron Bay Skydiving asking for fairness, respect and compassion.’ or right in its heart. with the big peace fl ag (weather permitting). Aircrafts will Arakwal elders will open the Banquet with a corroboree. visit from a range of locations. Group bookings from $25 per head including a free Participants will also feast and dance to the sounds of Greg The food and drinks will be supplied by the Lions Club glass of sparkling upon arrival. Free transport arranged. Sheehan, Cheze, Chinta & Rhythm Konnection, Willy on the day for lunchtime. After dark BYO BBQ, plus big McElroy, and other performers. Private rooms. Menus to suit. Cocktail parties – outside screen entertainment. Free parking available on Eagle Farm. Community groups already supporting the Beggar’s Ban- All pilots and aircraft are welcome to fl y in, tie down and catering. Phone 6680 7994 • BYO and licensed quet include Byron Youth Service, St Vincent’s de Paul, camp on Eagle Farm. Byron Emergency Accommodation Project, Byron Environ- ment Centre, ACE Byron Shire and Byron Peace Group. Proceeds from the Banquet will go towards homeless Eco-living and climate change initiatives in Byron Shire. Sponsors, volunteers and dona- What are the issues? What are some of the simple steps you Phone 6680 7994 Phone 6684 7273 tions are still urgently required. can take to make a difference to reduce your personal impact Next meeting: 5pm Friday November 10, ACE offi ce, 1st on the climate issues. ACE is offering a course over two Floor, Byron Community Centre. All enquiries to Ajanta on Saturdays, November 18 and November 25, 10am-4pm in ÊÞÕÊii`ÊÌ 0431 905 741 or [email protected]. Mullum with two site visits included. This course may be totally subsidised and the tutor is looking to fi nd a source of TP Health wins employer award funds to offer this course free to all who enrol. ÊÊ /"8¶ ‘You can make a difference, you can play your part and %XPERIENCING BLOATING CONSTIPATION STOMACH UPSETS On Wednesday October 25 at an awards ceremony in you can inspire others by your commitment to making a Darling Harbour Sydney, Christopher and Lynda Dean, difference,’ says tutor Gayle Russell. She is a trained facilita- SKIN PROBLEMS LOW ENERGY ALLERGIES HEADACHES founders of Ballina’s TP Health, were presented with a tor, accredited Earthworker with the EPA, has a Diploma in 4RY #OLONIC (YDROTHERAPY n FREE HEALTH prestigious award recognising the company’s efforts to Permaculture and lives in Mullumbimby in a fairly ‘energy- CONSULTATION WITH ONE OF OUR NATURAL HEALTH employ handicapped and disabled people working with effi cient’ house with composting toilets – and works at hav- THERAPISTS n EVERY TREATMENT the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service. ing an edible landscape. TP Health won the award in the category of large busi- Phone Gayle on 6684 1119 to fi nd out more or phone !T "ALLINA .ATUROPATHICS YOU RECEIVE CONSTANT PROFESSIONAL CARE ness, the largest category of this awards event. They were ACE to enrol on 6684 3374. DURING YOUR COLONIC IRRIGATION TREATMENT 9OU MAY CHOOSE WATER OZONE PURIl CATION COFFEE HERBAL OR PROBIOTIC IMPLANTS in the company of organisations such as Kmart, Wool- worths, Bunnings and Lend Lease. /THER SERVICES AVAILABLE View rare Transit of Mercury s .ATUROPATHIC CONSULTATION s 2EMEDIAL 4HERAPEUTIC -ASSAGE Christopher Dean said, ‘This award truly recognises the s !YURVEDIC DETOX NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS s (OPI %AR #ANDLING staff of TP Health who opened their hearts and made There is a rare Transit of Mercury on Thursday November s .32 .EURO 3TRESS 2ELEASE +INESIOLOGY n DISCOVER CLEAR AND HEAL PHYSICAL space for people with disabilities to fi t into the workplace. 9. We will see the Transit in its entirety from just after 6am AND EMOTIONAL STRESSES AND AILMENTS Our operations team in Ballina is to be congratulated on until just after 11am. A Transit of Mercury will not be seen s ,ARGE RANGE OF .ATUROPATHIC PRODUCTS AND !USTRALIAN "USH &LOWER