THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 32 #11 100% LOCAL Wednesday, August 23, 2017 100% INDEPENDENT www.echo.net.au Phone 02 6684 1777 [email protected] [email protected] 23,200 copies every week MEDDLING IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS SINCE 1986 Rescued from Circus freaks Home & All about What’s the Online in netdaily Grants for the northern child slavery: wrapped in burqas Garden the good best gig in rivers opening soon www.echo.net.au/grants-northern- Ramesh’s tale – p8 and section 44 – p12 – p18 life – p27 town? – p36 rivers-opening-soon Food hub meeting Ocean hears of fl awed DA aware Hans Lovejoy Chamber of Commerce or Regional Development Australia, Northern It was standing room only in the Rivers. Mullumbimby Council Chambers Seven spoke in favour, while 20 last Th ursday as Bangalow residents spoke against. and proponents made submissions A recurring theme throughout about a large-scale food hub pro- the two-hour hearing was that the posal on Lismore Road, Bangalow. development application, which Located opposite the Industrial was prepared by Bangalow town Estate, the contentious develop- planner Paul De Fina, was com- ment application (DA) by Allan pletely fl awed and inadequate. Abraham’s Chase Lismore Road Speakers including an ecolo- Pty Ltd has faced strong opposi- gist, another town planner and a tion from Bangalow residents and wastewater specialist raised major a unanimous council. issues across the spectrum, and Greens state MP Tamara Smith claimed the DA was non-compliant has described the proposal as ‘the with legislation and came without The inaugural Festival of the Seven Seas was held at the Byron Bay Brewery last Sunday. It was a fundraiser for right businesses on the wrong site.’ enough information or clarity. local conservation groups Plastic Free Byron and Positive Change for Marine Life, who aim to raise awareness of Local businesses Brookfarm and It was also pointed out such a the crisis faced by the world’s oceans. It kicked off with a beach clean-up from 8am, then a free barbecue at the Salumi, who are pushing for the de- development was not considered Brewery followed by live music from 12pm through till 10pm. There was also a designated kids’ entertainment and velopment on behalf of landowner within any strategic planning pro- amusement area with rides, face painting, colouring competition, educational talks and demonstrations. Pictured Mr Abraham, have both refused to cess and is unsuited to the town’s are artists Victoria and Mick ‘Shmick’ Moterhaum-Smith, who created art boards to auction. Photo Jeff Dawson comment or take questions from character. The Echo. Both businesses told the meeting Council failed to act they are in dire need of a larger facto- Pam Brook from Brookfarm Staff interfere with Byron markets ry and cannot keep up with demand. spoke fi rst in favour; she claimed Council staff, headed by general with the existing markets, Cr Paul Street markets to the sportsfi eld, Cr The Northern Joint Regional from the outset that she and her manager Ken Gainger, have taken Spooner has told The Echo he has Spooner says he ‘hasn’t heard one Planning Panel (JRPP) held the family, friends, staff and fellow food it upon themselves to prepare a de- concerns it could impact on current stallholder in favour.’ meeting, and chair Garry West told producers felt intimidated by those velopment application (DA) to use stallholders. Cr Spooner is manager ‘Location is very important. Gen- the chamber before submissions opposed. Cavanbah Centre on Ewinsgsdale of the Byron Bay Community Cen- erally markets are held in towns that their decision on the DA was ‘Th is is not Adani or Metgasco,’ Road as primitive camping and a tre, which manages the markets. and are within walking distance. It’s based on the ‘public interest’. she said, adding that aft er Brookfarm market site. He said, ‘Th e main problem is more diffi cult to get to the Cavan- Owing to the estimated $36.9m had tried to secure a place to expand It comes without informing coun- that this appears small gain for in- bah Centre and it could create more cost, the JRPP – not Council – are for around four years – and despite cillors or the agreement of stallhold- come; the argument in the DA is traffic. It’s worked well on Butler the consent authority. Council being aware of their chal- ers who operate on Butler Street. about a need for income to cover Street for nearly three decades.’ Th e meeting was not to deter- lenges, ‘they had failed to act.’ Consultant Mike Svikis, a former the large cost of the facility. Th is The Echo understands the gener- mine the development, said the Mrs Brook also spoke of the suc- Byron Shire Council planner, was small gain may result in a big hit for nal manager has long campaigned former NSW Nationals MP, adding cess story of their business. paid an undisclosed sum by staff to stallholders and could send some to move the existing markets from that more meetings were planned. ‘Th is proposal came about with prepare the 31-page DA, which is on to the wall. Th is idea is not com- Butler Street to the Cavanbah Cen- Th ose who spoke in favour were [proponent] Chase because we exhibition until August 23. ing from demand, it’s from wanting tre on Ewingsdale Road. either the direct beneficiaries of want room to move and are here While the DA attempts to play more income.’ The Echo asked mayor Simon the development or from the NSW continued on page 2 down any possible competition As for moving the existing Butler continued on page 3

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RVICES CLUB BYRON BAY SERVICES CLUB BYRON BAY SE STH END OF JONSON ST, BYRON BAY 6685 6878 WWW.BYRONBAYSERVICESCLUB.COM.AU [email protected] Local News North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au :+$7ȓ61(:Whats Youth innovation project kicks off A new initiative that aims New to create opportunities for young people is off and run- $XVWUDOLDȓV%URNHURIWKH ning with a focus on inspir- ing young people to think Falls Festival have dropped Mortgage Broker their lineup! Diploma of Financial Services Held at the North Byron 27 years’ lending experience Parklands site in Yelgun from E: janice@wpff .com.au December 31 till January 2 M: 0400 364 723 (2018), other simultaneous Falls Festivals are held in Lorne, Marion Bay and Fre- mantle. Acts so far include Flume, Fleet Foxes, Run Th e Jewels, NORPA PRESENTS The Kooks, Glass Animals, BELL SHAKESPEARE’S Peking Duk, Angus & Julia Stone, Foster The People, Liam Gallagher, Vince Sta- ples, Jungle, Dune Rats and Th e Smith Street Band. General ticket sales will commence at 9am (local time) Tuesday August 29. See Echo entertainment pages or visit https://www.fallsfestival.com. Cellist Thomas Marlin with Ashley Smith on clarinet played Stravinsky during the Rebels, au/byron-bay. Renegades and Rascals set at the Banglaow Music Festival on Saturday. Photo Jeff Dawson cant thoughts from the beginning. That’s if you want to teach them to think.’ – Bertrand Russell think.’ them to teach want to if you That’s the beginning. cant thoughts from School warns of stranger danger Byron Bay Public School has school bus at the beginning able to escape and run away.’ you know well is there to meet advised parents of a recent of the driveway to her prop- Mrs Trigg said, ‘If children them.’ Mrs Trigg encouraged attempted child abduction in erty. While she was waiting to are walking to and from school all parents to discuss ‘stranger Corndale and say it’s a timely be collected by a parent, it is or the bus stop, they should danger’ with their children, BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTOR ANNE-LOUISE SARKS reminder to discuss stranger alleged that a man pulled up walk in a group and not re- including strategies that they THURSDAY 7 NORPA AT ON SALE NOW danger with children. next to her, got out of his car spond to any strangers who can use that may be specifi c & FRIDAY 8 LISMORE CITY 1300 066 772 Principal Linda Trigg said and asked her to go with him. approach them. If you live out to their neighbourhood. Mrs SEPTEMBER HALL NORPA.ORG.AU in a letter that last Friday a girl Mrs Trigg wrote, ‘When of town and the bus drops Trigg told The Echo she would FRIDAY 18 & SATURDAY 19 AUGUST 2017 NORPA AT LISMORE CITY HALL from Corndale Public School she said, “No,” he attempted your child off , please ensure especially like the school bus TICKETS norpa.org.au OR CALL 1300 066 772 had been dropped off by the to grab her; however, she was that either you or someone drivers to be aware of the issue. Staff interfere with Byron markets continued from page 1 Centre including primitive markets fi ve-year leases. Richardson whether he was camping and markets.’ ‘These markets are im- concerned that staff have in- Byron Shire Council’s portant, colourful, vibrant terfered on a political deci- manager for open space and regular events for locals and sion but he is yet to reply. resource recovery Michael visitors and Council believe Th e need for the proposal, Matthews said that prior to they make a signifi cant con- according to the DA, is be- the adopted plan, ‘there was tribution to the community cause ‘large facilities are ex- extensive public consultation and the economy. pensive to run and Council including a public hearing to ‘Th e purpose of the devel- has a responsibility to ensure determine the future uses of opment application for the

ies, talking to them candidly, providing privacy them, and making and thinkers of signifi providing and solitude for them readers talkingies, them candidly, to that this facility can generate this community facility.’ Cavanbah Centre is to ac- a reasonable income propor- He says the DA for primi- commodate additional mar- tionate to its running costs.’ tive camping grounds and kets from time to time and Th e DA also says Council markets was ‘lodged by By- they would not compete with has been approached by ‘bou- ron Shire Council staff to al- the existing community mar- tique-style market operators’ low for the Cavanbah Cen- kets in the Byron Shire,’ Mr to use the Cavanbah Centre tre to be used for different Matthews said. and only development consent purposes as outlined in the He says Council is also would allow that use. A fee Plan of Management. Th is in- seeking approval for 40 short- could be charged for use, says cludes markets and primitive term camping sites to cater the DA, which could ‘off set the camping,’ Mr Matthews said. for people using the Cavan- running costs of the facility.’ Mr Matthews restated the bah Centre, including visiting reasoning contained within sports teams that are training Staff reply the DA and said that with- or playing at the Centre. It Council staff have declined out consent, approval for a will not be used as a full-time to disclose who the ‘boutique- market-type event cannot be commercial camping ground. style market operators’ are given ‘until a development quoted in the development application for this type of Oversight application, and have not pro- use is approved’. The Echo also asked, ‘What vided an estimated number of The Echo asked, ‘Are Coun- oversight is there for a consent market stallholders who are cil staff concerned this would authority (Council) to assess a interested in being involved. impact on the current mar- developer’s DA (Council)?’ Yet they defended their de- kets, held at Butler Street?’ He replied, ‘Th e develop- From your first day at SAE, you’ll start creating in world-class facilities, on the latest software and equipment, all under the guidance of our expert lecturers – because cision to prepare a DA, saying Mr Matthews replied, ‘By- ment application is being as- at SAE, we believe to be job ready, you need to know the job. Diplomas in Games that the centre’s plan of man- ron Shire Council is a strong sessed by an independent and Animation now available at Byron Bay. agement (POM), adopted by supporter of the existing planner, as per Council policy, START IN SEPTEMBER - ENROL TODAY sae.edu.au 1800 723 338 Council on June 22 this year, Byron Farmers Market and and will also be assessed by the BRISBANE | BYRON BAY | SYDNEY | MELBOURNE | ADELAIDE | PERTH | ONLINE ‘authorises a wide range of po- the Byron monthly market. Planning Review Committee

‘When you want to teach children to think, you begin by treating them seriously when they are little, giving them responsibilit giving little, them seriously when they are treating by think, begin to ‘When you children teach want to you tential uses for the Cavanbah Last year we granted both prior to being determined’. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 3 Local News North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au War on waste day, Sat Aug 26 Chincogan Charge spots running out Th e grounds surrounding the and learn how to fix them.’ Council Chambers in Mullum She says there will also be a More than half the spots are Post Offi ce. on Saturday August 26 will be plastic perfect match tub for now gone for the Chincogan Making this an environ- buzzing with demonstrations mismatched plastic contain- Charge run on September 16, mentally friendly event, par- and interactive waste-saving ers and lids and ‘any glass jars so if you want to run or walk ticipants are reminded that activities, alongside a free (with well-fi tting lids) can be up the mountain, now is your there will be water stations jumping castle for the kids. swapped for other shapes and chance to book your place. located on the mountain so Th e Mullum SEED event sizes at the ‘glass jar bar’. Go to www.eventwizards. that runners and walkers will also screen the three- ‘Our main stage kicks off com.au/ and click on The don’t need to take disposable part ABC War on Waste TV at 11.30 sharp (not Mullum Chincogan Charge link to water bottles with them. series from 12pm within the time!), she says, and there is a register. ‘We’ve had lots of interest chamber. talk every half hour ‘from 11.30 ‘This is our first year of from people who would like Co-organiser Sasha Mains- till 3pm with a Q&A panel at having the run again after to get involved,’ continued bridge says, ‘Make the most of 1.30pm to answer questions 16 years,’ said organiser and Jenelle. the day and bring along your that start with ‘What do you Mullumbimby Chamber of ‘So we are now looking at unwanted (in great condi- use instead of…?’ Commerce president Jenelle the possibility of starting up tion) clothes to swap, any bro- For a full schedule go to Stanford. GoPro footage will soon be available of Mount Chinny for the Chincogan Fiesta again ken jewellery or accessories mullumcares.com.au. ‘We are really excited and runners to see what they will face. Photo Ziggi Browning that was such a great event are looking to expanding the for the local community in event in the future. If the development of a permanent ‘Not everyone will want to the past.’ run goes well this year, the access route to the top. do the last part of the run and If you are interested in Whats landholders are open to the ‘My dream is to open and there will be a spot before the planning for next year’s :+$7ȓ61(: suggestions that next year maintain a path up Mount last climb where people can events and having a role in New we might be able to do a run Chincogan,’ said Jenelle. turn around and head back shaping them then pop in on Saturday and then have a For the serious contend- down the mountain.’ and speak to Jenelle at the general access family walk up ers in the race, local Geoff Mullumbimby Newsagent, $7DVW\DGGLWLRQWR the mountain on the Sunday. Bensley has recently worn Must be 12 years phone her on 0418 487 178 or ‘A lot depends on how the his GoPro as he ran the route email her at stationery.mul- %HUQDUGLȓV race goes this year.’ to give potential runners and and older to run [email protected]. The Chincogan Charge walkers a chance to check out For this year, the run is Punters are also remind- Looking for a fresh and affordable lunch in originally began as a fun- what they are up against. limited to 12 years old and up ed that there is no access to Brunswick Heads? draiser for the building of ‘Th ere are parts of the run and everyone is racing from Chincogan prior to the run Bernardi’s has an exciting new salad and the Mullumbimby swim- that are through bush and the Mullumbimby swimming and that all walkers and run- jaffle bar. You can choose from a selection ming pool and in the future steep or rocky,’ continued pool up the mountain and ners must be off the moun- of free-range meats or vegetarian options it may be able to fund the Jenelle. back to the Mullumbimby tain by 5.30pm. to build lunch your way, made to order on a sandwich, roll or wrap; or pick from the Renewable energy action Entrepreneurial startups mouthwatering jaffle menu. The jaffles, bringing the original toastie into meeting August 31 increasing: demographer the 21st century, include modern fillings like A night of action on re- drive the process.’ Renowned demographer, greatest uplift since 2015.’ lasagne or Mac ’n’ cheese, plus the classics newables is planned August Keynote speaker will be Bernard Salt of KPMG, has Mr Salt said the northern like savory mince or baked beans. Gluten-free 31 from 6.30 till 9pm at the Taryn Lane, community en- revealed just why the region rivers had all the right attrib- options! Mullumbimby Civic Memo- ergy specialist and manager of has been named as one of the utes to make it a ‘lifestylepre- Of course Bernardi’s still have their home rial Hall. Hepburn Wind. Other speak- top entrepreneurial hotspots neur’ destination. made traditional Italian gelato and extensive Hosted by Zero Emissions ers include Damon Gameau, in the country. ‘It has a thriving popula- juice and smoothie menu. Now they’re just the Byron, organisers say the mayor Simon Richardson, Mr Salt was the guest tion, growing cultural sector, whole package! evening will ‘focus on how Vicki Brooke and Dr Rob Pas- speaker at a business break- great weather and a private- the Byron Shire region can sey, who will talk about the fast meeting held at the Lis- sector workforce,’ Mr Salt said. Salad Bar open 10am–3pm – 7 days. develop large-scale renewa- Lavertys Gap hydro-electric more City Hall on Tuesday ‘With increased connectiv- ble-energy projects, and how power project. For more info and spoke about the Northern ity and access to cloud-based 22 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Ph 6685 1988. we as a community can help call 0426 299 787. Rivers Lifestylepreneur Report, applications, the barriers of commissioned by NBN. distance that once existed in BOOKINGS OPEN FOR 2ND EDITION The report claims – per- towns such as Byron Bay will haps unsurprisingly given who fade as local business owners paid for it – that there has been will be able to connect and a four per cent uplift in local compete on a global stage. startups (one to four employ- ‘In order to effectively ees) in the last two years; in work outside of the capital part owing to the region’s in- cities, small businesses re- creased connectivity through quire the ability to send fi les, access to fast broadband. store data and to easily in- Buy any sandwich,  The research also claims teract with clients and staff . I business owners are embrac- anticipate with greater access MD̈HUROORUZUDS ing digital technologies to ex- to the broadband network, pand into new markets. we’ll see more entrepreneurs and receive He says key areas such as fl ock to this lifestyle location.’ Kingscliff (up 19 per cent), NBN Co say there are DVPDOOFR̆HH The essential guide to planning a function or Mullumbimby (up 19 per more than 50,000 homes and event in the Byron region is now a website: cent) and Bangalow (up 18 per businesses in the northern RUVLQJOHJHODWR cent) are leading the charge. rivers region that are cur- byronvenue.com.au ‘Strong tourism numbers rently able to connect to the Free continue to drive growth in NBN broadband access net- the accommodation and re- work through a retailer. Showcasing many wonderful places and spaces tail service businesses in the ‘Construction work to Valid only between 11am–2pm until 6/9/17 where you can host your next special event. Also featuring professional services that are available to region. However, sectors such build the network for an ad- must present this voucher help make organising your event easy and memorable. as public administration (up ditional 27,000 homes and  50 per cent), utilities (up 50 businesses across Byron Bay, 22 FINGAL ST, BRUNSWICK HEADS. 6685 1988 Printed copies of the book are available from the Echo offi ce in Mullumbimby per cent) and education (up Hastings Point, Terranora and or from the Byron Community Centre or email [email protected] 25 per cent) have shown the Lismore is also underway.’ 4 August 23, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Local News

Splendour/Falls festival site rejigs YOUR ONE-STOP JEAN SHOP permanent venue submission Levis North Byron Parklands, R.M.Williams home to Splendour/Falls fes- Wrangler tival in Yelgun, have reduced event days and patron num- Lee Riders bers in their submission to Ben Sherman become a permanent venue for outdoor events. Alterations available General manager Mat Morris said the changes came after constructive feedback from residents during the consultation process. p: (02) 6686 2081 Like us on Facebook The proposal now com- e: [email protected] wallaces.com.au prises Splendour in the Grass and Falls Festival Byron up to 35,000 patrons and a maxi- mum of fi ve days each; three event days up to 25,000 pa- trons (event days can be used BYRON BAY for single-day or multi-day events); and fi ve community On Saturday, Parklands hosted a community information afternoon to share its latest plans * BASES NOT INCLUDED event days up to 5,000 pa- ‘to become a permanent home for world-class arts and cultural events in the northern trons (event days can be used rivers’. Pictured are Mullum High School students Marlin, Adel and Nini, who performed for single-day or multi-day with the Parklands crew. The P&C also held a sausage sizzle. Photo Jeff ‘Shizzled’ Dawson events). HALF posed 12 event days up to ‘We listened to a wide the issue of the 20-month KPIs must be met 50,000 patrons; four event range of ideas and concerns extension to the trial that PRICE A further component in- days between 10,000 and from the community and is being determined by the cludes an increase of patron 50,000 patrons; four event have factored these into the Planning Assessment Com- numbers ‘subject to meet- days between 3,000 and application. mission (PAC).’ LIMITED STOCK. LIMITED TIME ONLY. ing key performance indica- 10,000 patrons; and unlimited ‘I want to thank those The final EIS will be tors (KPIs) for 35,000 event events less than 300 people.’ people who took the time to submitted to the Department Splendour in the Grass in- Mr Morris says the feed- share their thoughts in writ- of Planning & Environment creasing to 42,500 and sub- back ‘proved invaluable in ing and for attending the shortly, says Mr Morris. FLOORSTOCK ject to meeting KPIs for 42.5k refi ning our application and various information meetings ‘Community members event Splendour in the Grass preparing our revised Envi- held at the venue.’ will then have a further Bixby – Queen Mattress reaching 50,000.’ ronmental Impact Statement Another spokesperson opportunity to provide (fi rm or medium) Originally Parklands pro- (EIS).’ added, ‘Th is is separate from feedback’. WAS NOW $1399 $699* Byron developer’s ex-wife ‘fearful for her life’ Chapel – Queen Mattress Rodney Stevens with intent to menace and ‘Because I was running into front of Mr Elias, she reject- (fi rm, medium or plush) negligent driving over the my house, fearful for my life,’ ed the suggestion. WAS NOW Th e ex-wife of a Byron Bay February 24 incident. she said, ‘I just left things out.’ ‘No,’ she said. $1999 $999* developer has conceded to The Echo understands Mr The court then heard leaving things out in a state- Elias has links to the con- Traumatised from Mr Th iessen, who was ment she made to police troversial $36.9m Bangalow ‘I didn’t not tell police, it driving Ms Elias’s wagon af- Azalea – Queen Mattress about an alleged menacing food hub development. was just the sequence of how ter picking her up from Bal- WAS NOW driving incident involving Under cross-examination, I told it. lina airport. $4699 $2349* her husband in February. Ms Elias said aft er her ex-hus- ‘At the time I was com- Magistrate Denes stood Anna Karina Elias was the band repeatedly tried to ram pletely traumatised.’ over the hearing until Octo- second witness called in the her car off Friday Hut Road, When it was suggested ber 27, part-heard, with an Cnr Brigantine & Wollongbar Sts hearing of Bart Elias at Bal- she failed to tell police Mr Eli- it was Mrs Elias’s boyfriend interim APVO between Mr Byron Arts & Industry Estate lina Local Court last Friday; as got out of his car and began Anton Thiessen who was and Mrs Elias remaining in he is charged with driving screaming obscenities at her. blocking and swerving in place until that date. 6685 5212 • bedsrus.com.au MY LIFE. MY WAY. MY NDIS PLAN.

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North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 5 Local News North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Ocean Shores Public School P&C presents Ceramic bliss in Bruns Bangalow Weir upgrade kicks off

Aslan Shand ron Creek and should result in as an exciting overhaul of Federal funding has been this delightful local parkland confirmed for Bangalow and waterway. Parklands and the local Ban- Byron Shire Council may- galow community are thrilled or Simon Richardson said, to hear that all their hard ‘Th e Bangalow Weir and park work is fi nally paying off . is an area that has gone from Christobel Munson from a tired space to a well-loved the Bangalow Parklands place for Bangalow families The Wheel Of Life ceramic studio in Brunswick Heads team told The Echo, ‘Since to gather for play dates and was one of 20 regional potteries that opened their doors hearing the exciting news of celebrations.’ to the public last weekend. Ceramicist Lucy Vanstone is the government’s $250,000 Three new benches were pictured with one of her Tree Of Life plates. grant, the Bangalow Park- recently installed, thanks to Photo Jeff ‘Muddied’ Dawson lands team has been working funds donated by the Banga- closely with Byron Council low Chamber of Commerce, Energy projects ready to go after staff on plans to transform and there are long-term plans the old dip site in the park by Landcare, who are plant- national plan endorsed: minister into a useful carpark, and to ing out the creek banks and NSW Liberals energy and re- at coal generators such as create a fabulous new adven- wetlands. A mural is planned sources minister Don Harwin Mount Piper and even grow- ture playground for the west- for the amenities block, rock told parliament on August 9 ing interest in batteries and ern end of the park.’ circles and more. that a ‘pipeline of projects’ biomass.’ ‘At this stage, we’re dis- added Christobel, ‘Th ere across NSW are ready to be cussing the idea of building are also plans for a new shel- rolled out once the federal Finkel review a tree-house around a couple ter shed that will recall an government produces a na- Th e statement was in re- of huge camphor laurel trees early settlers cabin, but with tional energy plan. sponse to fellow coalition in the park as the focus of the new barbecue facilities and a The projects include MLC Ben Franklin, who playground.’ water tank.’ ‘pumped-hydro and gas gen- asked for parliament be up- Th e project began in 2010 ‘Since the work all has to erators, large solar and wind dated on the government’s with concern over the col- be completed by April 2018, projects, efficiency projects response to the Finkel review. lapsing state of the weir in By- things are moving fast.’ Let’s have a peek at the state’s fi rst rail to rail-trail legislation Hans Lovejoy It reads, ‘Th is is similar to the [New Zealand] Otago Fellow Green and trans- the process adopted by other railtrail, the trust members I port spokesperson Mehreen With the fi rst rail-trail con- Australian states in which rail spoke to said they wished they Faruqi told The Echo, ‘Th ere version from a disused rail- trails have fl ourished.’ hadn’t ripped up the tracks as are still many unanswered way now underway west of Yet according to www. they are heritage and part of questions about how the rail the ACT, The Echo asks how waggarailtrail.com.au, the the joy of cycling along the trail will operate, who will be will it roll out and does it Wagga Rail Trail draft strate- corridors. It also means for responsible for construction have any bearing on future gic directions and an imple- our region that public trans- and maintenance, and wheth- rail-trail conversions? mentation plan are yet to be port solutions are not exclud- er there will be a commercial According to the recently announced. ed from the rail corridor.’ operator and if a fee will be passed Transport Administra- Local Ballina Greens MP ‘We don’t need to rip up charged to use it.’ tion Amendment (Closure of Tamara Smith told The Echo the tracks, because we don’t ‘I look forward to seeing Railway Line Between Rose- that her party and Labor know what disrupting tech- the results of the evaluation of wood and Tumbarumba) pushed for an ‘explicit state- nologies are coming. In the this pilot rail trail.’ Act 2017, the corridor will be ment in the Bill’ where the meantime, why can’t we use Overall, however, she said managed by a ‘rail infrastruc- line ‘could never be sold off these corridors for locals and she supported the Rosewood tre owner’ yet that authorisa- to the private sector.’ visitors to ride safely around? to Tumbarumba rail trail, tion is ‘limited to the land be- Ms Smith advocates a pub- ‘because of the opportuni- ing dedicated under Crown Greens opposed lic Trust model to manage ties it could create without Lands legislation.’ the asset, which she says has compromising future public According to Fairfax on- to track removal worked well in New Zealand. transport needs.’ line news site on June 23, the Asked what model she ‘It would include agreed ‘Rail trails should be as- new law clears the way ‘for supports for rails, she replied, standards and ensure it doesn’t sessed on a case-by-case the construction of a 21-kilo- ‘I support any model that become over-commercialised. basis, but they can never be metre rail trail in what will be retains the rail corridors in Th is public asset needs to be a substitute for public trans- a fi rst for NSW.’ public hands, is managed by a treated as heritage.’ port. Connecting commu- The www.dailyadvertiser. public trust that does not have She says a trust would nities in regional and rural BYRON BAY com.au reports, ‘Th e Tumba- any member who has a com- mean that those on the trust NSW must be a priority.’ rumba–Rosewood corridor mercial interest in the trail or board would not have a con- Meanwhile, a recent fail- is expected to be declared a businesses in close proximity fl ict of interest, ie own land ure of a federal funding bid WEDDING DJ Crown reserve, with Snowy to the trail, and that does not adjacent to corridor with the to secure $6.5 million for the Valleys Council appointed to rip up the tracks.’ view to develop. Tweed’s 24-kilometre stage Call Max on oversee the trail development.’ Th e public trust model is However, Ms Smith con- of the northern rivers rail- Similarly, the Wagga rail proposed by the Northern ceded that provisions such as trail project from Murwil- 0427 875 066 trail group say on their website Rivers Rail Trail Association trusts are not included in the lumbah railway station to that the Snowy Valley Council (www.northernriversrailtrail. Tumbarumba to Rosewood Crabbes Creek has prompted www.byronbayweddingdj.biz will be appointed to oversee org.au). corridor legislation, which backers to look for other op- development of the trail. She said, ‘When I cycled passed on 27 June 2017. tions to fund it. 6 August 23, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Local News Politics, science and… snow! Aslan Shand timber windows & doors

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It follows from the suc- not-for-profit organisation run Ramesh is one such child, cessful first doco by Sharon by dedicated volunteers who and thankfully he was res- Shostack, Mullumbimby’s are determined to record these cued by Access Nepal with Madness – the Legacy of the stories before they are lost.’ help from Naren King, Hippies, and the proposal is For more info visit www. founder of local business the for a three-part series, called chuffed.org/project/mullum- Crystal Castle. Mullumbimby’s Magic – the bimbys-magic-the-culture- Nepal is one of the poor- Culture of the 70s-80s. of-the-70s-80s. est and most underdeveloped Young Ramesh and Gokul, from Access Nepal. Photo supplied countries in the world – over Modern Slavery Act would be a quarter of the children in other complicating factors are Gokul said, ‘Because of Access Nepal runs four the country are victims of easy targets for exploitation. the torture and tremendous outreach centres providing welcomed by Law Council child labour, according to ‘Generally, it’s neither a amount of work, their natu- 80 child labourers with access www.accessnepal.org. family’s or a child’s wish to go ral processes of childhood to education, recreational ac- The Law Council (LC) of president Fiona McLeod SC Access Nepal’s Gokul away to the city. It’s primarily have been blocked. They tivities and the chance to reu- Australia says it welcomes said, ‘Slavery is not just a Subedi says that when young an employer’s or middleman’s never had a chance to be chil- nite with their families. recommendations included scourge of the past.’ Ramesh’s mother died, and wish and ploy to take a child dren during work.’ The Crystal Castle contin- in an interim report of the ‘It is a crushing present re- with his father being an al- away from the family.’ Thankfully Ramesh has ues to work with Access Ne- Joint Standing Committee on ality for thousands living in coholic, his relatives were ap- At the age of ten, Ramesh been happily reunited with pal, Team Nepal, ABARI and Foreign Affairs, Defence and Australia, and millions across proached by someone from was was forced to work first his family and now lives with Hands with Hands to raise Trade, which has called for the globe. a neighbouring village who as a domestic worker and then his grandmother. money to fund a range of pro- the development of a Modern said they could give Ramesh in a restaurant in Kathmandu. grams within Nepal. Slavery Act. Responsibility a better life and education in Following his rescue from the Child labour They raised $10,000 to The Committee has rec- ‘Nations like Australia the city. ‘His relatives thought restaurant by Access Nepal – Coupled with low literacy rebuild 12 classrooms and ommended that a Modern have a responsibility to take the offer was a golden chance and with the help of Crystal rates, inadequate legal protec- educate local people on how Slavery Act should include the a robust approach to fighting for Ramesh,’ he said. Castle founder Naren King – tion of children, and cultural to build ecological and earth- creation of an Independent slavery and casting a light on Gokul explained that chil- Ramesh lived in a transit home acceptance of child labour quake-proof homes in the Anti-Slavery Commissioner. this dark and terrible corner dren from families where for three years, where he spent there are significant chal- Sindhupalchok region fol- Such a commissioner exists of our economy and society.’ parents are illiterate, econom- time re-learning how to be a lenges to improving the lives lowing the devastation of the under UK law, says the LC. For more info visit www. ically disadvantaged and have child and attended school. of these children. 2015 earthquakes. Law Council of Australia lawcouncil.asn.au.

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NSW parliamentary dispatch from Hansard’s record, August 10, 2017 Th e pressure continues on the important part of the picture called a ‘grub and little twerp’ can throw billions of dollars NSW coalition over the ABC to be shown to the public – by Greens MLC Jeremy Buck- around here, there and eve- Four Corners report on alleged that is, what information was ingham, who later withdrew rywhere.” water theft and government given to a select group of ir- the remark. ‘The federal government collusion by wealthy irrigators rigators and not given to other The name calling came is spending $120 million on a in the Murray-Darling Basin. irrigators, farmers and those about aft er Mr Buckingham’s plebiscite that no-one wants In parliament last week, with an interest in the area in- speech, which accused the gov- but we cannot fi nd a couple the government refused to cluding the traditional people ernment of purposely ignoring of million dollars for a weir make public key documents who live along the Barwon and the Indigenous Barkindji peo- at Wilcannia. concerning an alleged secret the Darling. We know that this ple of Wilcannia. Th e Darling ‘Those people do not meeting between irrigators, select group was given infor- River runs through Wilcannia understand how govern- their lobbyists and the state’s mation to which no-one else in northwest NSW and is af- ment works. Th ey go to their top water bureaucrat, Gavin has access, so they are making fected by water shortages. council, they ring up people Hanlon. Instead, government commercial decisions off the Mr Buckingham said, ‘I and they have written letters MPs stuck to the claim that back of this information.’ have gone in to bat for the for 40 years to get a proper the ongoing inquiry will ad- Labor’s Walt Secord added Barkindji people in Wil- weir in Wilcannia so they can dress concerns. that releasing the documents cannia.’ swim and fi sh and so there Labor’s Penny Sharpe told ‘would be especially interest- ‘Young men in Wilcannia is some tourism and indus- parliament that the inquiry is ing to the families of Broken have the lowest life expec- try. In the hierarchy of stake- inadequate. Hill, who were on severe wa- tancy of any cohort of young holders, they are at the bot- ‘Yes, we appreciate that ter restrictions, the people men in the world outside of a tom, because Th e Nationals the inquiry exists and that around the Menindee Lakes, war zone. put the Aboriginal Barkindji some items will be dealt with, fi shers in Brewarrina and the ‘An Aboriginal male born people at the bottom and they but there are no clear pow- southern citrus growers in the in Wilcannia can expect to put their mates like the Har- ers and no clear protections, Lower Darling who, under se- live to 27 years of age because rises [alleged irrigators] at the and it does not go into the vere hardship because of water of suicide rates and alcohol top. It is a disgrace!’ issues associated with the ex- shortages and water theft , were abuse. Every time they have Mr Franklin replied ‘Con- ecutive government and the forced to rip up their trees.’ asked for the government to fected outrage.’ ‘I am really enjoying the new Martin ministers making decisions assist them, the thing they Mr Buckingham shot back: throughout the process. Th e Sniping by local have asked for is the weir at ‘Confected outrage? You are Luther King Jr stamp – just think about all independent inquiry is fi ne, MLC Franklin Wilcannia. a grub. It is real outrage, you those white bigots, licking the backside of a but no reason to reject this ‘And instead of assisting little twerp.’ call for papers today. Meanwhile local Nation- them, the government says, Th e full trascript is avail- black man’ – Dick Gregory (1932–2017) ‘Today I am asking for an als MLC Ben Franklin was “We have a business plan. We able at http://bit.ly/2wnyPHU.

10 August 23, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Local News Tourism symposium Additional $2.1m announced to help north hears calls for more coast recover from March floods The federal and NSW gov- commonwealth-state Natural flood-affected members of ter. This funding will help to govt investment ernments have announced Disaster Relief and Recovery our community.’ get them back on their feet. a $2.1 million fund to help Arrangements (NDRRA). ‘Our community is still ‘There is also funding to sup- Paul Bibby ty; we are more than beaches north coast communities re- They say it is in addition dealing with the impact of port the recovery of the local and lighthouses and cafes.’ cover from the March floods. to the range of assistance that the March floods and it has economy, including for a tour- Basic infrastructure must be Federal minister for justice is already available under the become clear that further as- ism and marketing campaign improved to support the By- Death by Michael Keenan and NSW NDRRA. sistance is needed,’ Mr Hogan to let people know the region ron Shire’s thriving festival and popularity minister for emergency ser- Page MP Kevin Hogan said. ‘We are a very strong is open for business again.’ events scene and it’s up to the vices Troy Grant announced said the funding would, ‘pro- and resilient community, but Further information on NSW and federal governments Continuing that theme, the funding on Tuesday, say- vide mental health support some people are struggling disaster assistance is avail- to foot the bill, the founder of former mayor of Queenstown ing it was being provided services and community en- financially and emotionally able at disasterassist.gov.au the Byron Writers Festival has in New Zealand, Vanessa Van under the jointly funded gagement initiatives to help in the aftermath of the disas- and emergency.nsw.gov.au. told a tourism conference. Uden, spoke about the risk of Chris Hanley OAM told ‘death by popularity’, which the Beyond the Boom tour- she said can result from the ism symposium on August 18 loss of housing affordability. that it was time for govern- ‘Many of our people are ment to reinvest some of the struggling to pay the rent, the money it had made from the bills and put food on the ta- hard work of event organisers. ble,’ Ms Van Uden said. ‘How about giving us some She said that to fund infra- money back for our infra- structure works, the Queens- structure so that people don’t town local council had intro- break their axles coming into duced a system of tying rates town?’ Mr Hanley said to an to sewerage and water use. audience of around 100 local This involved charging ho- business people gathered at tels $612 for the first toilet, Elements of Byron. and then $306 for every ad- ‘The government makes ditional one. more money out of this Shire ‘So you can imagine… our than any other regional shire biggest [operator] is paying in NSW.’ more than $150,000 a year in ‘If you give money to this rates,’ she said. area, we’ll do more with eve- ry dollar because we’re really Quality v quantity good at that.’ There was also discussion Mr Hanley also said faster, throughout the symposium more reliable internet and IT about how to boost tourism Have your say in the infrastructure was also badly revenue without dramatically needed. ‘How do you operate increasing tourism numbers in the modern world without by encouraging tourists to Australian Marriage these things?’ he said. stay longer and spend more. Yet interest in the Shire as Sustainability a tourist destination shows Sustainability was a key no signs of abating. Law Postal Survey theme at the symposium and, Destination NSW’s general in his opening address, By- manager for marketing, An- The Australian Bureau of Statistics will be giving all eligible ron Shire mayor Simon Rich- thony Laver, said the number ardson said that this meant of hits on the Byron Bay sec- Australians the opportunity to express their view on whether being prepared to say ‘no’ to tion of his organisation’s web- Australian marriage laws should be changed to allow same tourism growth for the sake site had increased 20 per cent sex couples to marry. of the community. in the past year to 200,562. ‘This community is not Mr Laver also said that going to sit by and watch its Destination NSW had invest- Survey forms will be sent to all eligible Australians on the housing stock disappear, its ed $300,000 in an advertising Commonwealth Electoral Roll. amenities disappear and its campaign to boost tourism in cultural and community in- parts of the northern rivers To participate, you must be enrolled. Enrol, check or update tegrity disappear,’ Cr Richard- that had been badly affected son said. ‘We are a communi- by the recent floods. your details at www.aec.gov.au or pick up an enrolment form at any AEC office or Post Office. Got an affordable housing The roll will close on Thursday August 24 for this survey. idea? Council wants to hear Information Line 1800 572 113 available from Monday August 14. Byron Shire Council are call- Partnerships with land ing for Expressions of Interest owners, the private sector, or Open 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm (local time). (EOI) for affordable housing community housing provid- on land in the Byron Shire. ers are welcome, say Council, Council says it is ‘seek- with concept ideas welcome. ing information from people The closing date for ex- about new projects and dif- pressions of interest is Sep- ferent approaches to the issue.’ tember 12. The EOI is targeting pro- For more information Enrol or update your details before posals for small, medium visit www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ and large-scale project ideas expressions-of-interest or August 24 at www.aec.gov.au in villages and towns in the call Natalie Hancock on Byron Shire. 6626 7169. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 11 Comment North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Clowns wrapped in burqas and section 44 he good news for Mal- more than her male counter- or two? Th is is hardly treason, Scott Ludlum and Larissa Wal- Tcolm Turnbull is that parts. even when it comes to New ters – and they will likely have his government is not in The great Kiwi conspiracy Zealand – unless, of course, it to be dealt with separately. Th e Volume 32 #11 August 23, 2017 immediate danger of falling – at apparently started when Barn- involves cricket or rugby. three wayward Nats – Joyce, least, not any more than usual. aby Joyce’s father was treacher- Th e only interference with Canavan and Fiona Nash – and The laws of mathematics ously born in the land of the domestic politics came when perhaps even Nick Xenophon (the ones Turnbull believes long fl at vowel and continued Bishop interrupted the New may by taken as a job lot, as Republican musings can be overridden by the laws when he covertly married an Zealand election to threaten Turnbull hopes. of Australia, but let that pass Australian and surreptitiously that she might somehow refuse But One Nation’s Malcolm The referendum for a republic was sabotaged in 1999 by for the moment) reveal that the sired our current deputy prime to talk to ministers if the Labour Roberts will be a problem – he John Howard choosing a constitutional framework certain coalition currently has 76 mem- minister. Party across the ditch won the may or may not be an Indian or to be rejected. It is true that republics can be tyrannous and bers, Labor 69, and the cross- New Zealand law was delib- poll. Even the commentators of an Englishman but he is clearly monarchies can be free, but all things being equal I am a benchers the other fi ve. erately and deceitfully designed the right regarded this as stark, some sort of alien – he came republican. Monarchies are never egalitarian. If Barnaby Joyce is found in- to ensure that not only did Joyce staring mad – straight out of from outer space. Polls say Australians would still vote for a republic, but in eligible (which the High Court, have dual citizenship, but cov- Monty Python’s Flying Circus. And of course the court also defying the prime minister, may ert brainwashing was instigated But she wasn’t the only actor has other urgent matters to order not to be disappointed at the long delay I do not read well determine) that will leave over many years to addle his in the theatre of the absurd that consider, not least the validity articles supporting the change. the government with 75 – six mind so he could never become took over parliament last week. or otherwise of the ABS postal Instead I subscribe to the emails of the Monarchists more than the opposition. aware of it. Struggling to explain why Joyce plebiscite. It will be another League, written by its chairman Philip Benwell. They cannot rely on the messy few weeks. Philip fi res off an outraged press release, probably from Greens Adam Bandt or the One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts will But just when it appeared the smoking room of his club, whenever anybody, anywhere, maverick Bob Katter for sup- be a problem – he may or may not that the only sensible course the expresses the slightest opinion in favour of a republic. port, Andrew Wilkie and Re- coalition backbenchers could He spent a decade in Sri Lanka fi ghting off extradition to bekha Sharkie are wavering, but be an Indian or an Englishman but pursue was to take a few slow, Sydney for alleged corporate fraud, and his website has many Cathy McGowan is standing he is clearly some sort of alien deep breaths before moving on photos of young supporters who dress, like young Christians, fi rm against a vote of no con- – he came from outer space. to a cup of tea, a Bex and a good in clothes too old for their age. fi dence. lie down, Pauline Hanson ar- And in any case, even if rived to save them. The media are invited wistfully to treat these smiling by Mungo MacCallum Joyce was temporarily rubbed Her burqa stunt gave George loonies as spokespersons for the monarchist movement. out, he would stand in a by- And of course this was all could remain in cabinet when Brandis a rare moment to shine, Alas, neither these ‘media spokespersons’ nor poor Philip election in his safe electorate Bill Shorten’s fault. As Bishop the apparently less culpable Matt to the applause of the opposi- ever get noticed in the press; when the real push for change and win in a canter – if the quix- fulminated, the Labor leader Canavan could not, Turnbull de- tion and at least a sigh of relief comes it will be the likes of Alan Jones and David Flint who otic Tony Windsor ran again, was trying to undermine and clared that the High Court will from the government; a new will garner all the publicity for manning the barricades he would be crushed by a coali- overthrow the government of – not may, not even should, but atrocity swamped the front against godless republicans. tion onslaught willing to spend Australia. Well, yes – that is, af- will – fi nd Joyce eligible. pages and the airwaves and with Despite my distaste for monarchists as a tribe I anything, throw anything, to ter all, his job. Bishop may have If he had said so outside a very welcome week away from once thought that not all their arguments in favour of bleach its black New Zealand discerned a hint in his title: parliament, he could well have Canberra to recover there was a constitutional monarchy are to be dismissed. Other countries ram white again. leader of the opposition. It is been charged with contempt, chance, just a chance, that they have trimmed their monarchs down to fi t into a democracy, So despite the feverish head- true that Tony Abbott is trying an attempt to intimidate the could regroup. lines of last week, the Turnbull to usurp the role, but as things judges. So it was a truly fortuitous although it has sometimes taken time. government is not about to are, Shorten is still sitting across Even under privilege, it was break – but was it a break? I pointed out to a Japanese friend that the Emperor is now fall. But the bad news is that the table from Turnbull. an attack on the doctrine of the Might it not have been another a constitutional monarch just like the Queen of England, its leader and his ministers are And if members of his party separation of powers worthy conspiracy, this one hatched up although in the Emperor’s case it is scarce a lifetime since his doing their level best to push it or their helpers have talked to of that other great New Zea- between Hanson and Brandis throne conferred untrammelled and godlike power. to the brink. similar parties overseas – fra- land dual national, Joh Bjelke- – it is hard to believe that the se- My friend agreed with the parallel between Japan and Many years ago a court ternal organisations, as they are Petersen. rial bumbler could manage such England, but expressed herself perplexed by how monarchy found that it was defamatory known – it is hardly a shock- But who cares – this was an passion and conviction without applies to Australia. to claim a minister couldn’t ing revelation. Bishop’s Liber- emergency; a confected one, rehearsal? Japan, she said, did not send a fl eet to the northern run a chook raffl e in a pub, so als constantly hob nob with the certainly, but none the less real Even Julie Bishop can hardly hemisphere two hundred years ago, annex an island, tell the I will forbear, merely observing British Conservatives and the for Turnbull and his demented blame the Kiwis for this one, bewildered natives their country was hitherto uninhabited, that our beloved leader and his American Republicans among troops. but there may well be other sin- troops would struggle to access many others, and often at- Joyce himself had said the ister, treacherous forces at play. and set the Mikado up as its constitutional monarch. sexual intercourse in a house of tend conferences to show their constitution was black and Spain, for instance – was the She’s right. The situation is absurd and it’s time for change. ill repute with a hundred dol- friendship and solidarity. white, dual citizens were out. terrorist attack in Barcelona just lar note attached to their nether Is it really suggested that But, as Turnbull pointed out a little too convenient to give David Lovejoy garments – and that applies they never discuss their domes- patronisingly, his deputy is not Bishop and Turnbull a chance News tips are welcome: [email protected] to Julie Bishop as much if not tic problems over a chardonnay a constitutional lawyer. to draw breath and insist that Nor, for that matter, is Turn- they are not insane aft er all? INTRODUCING bull; his advocacy skills lie Let’s face it, after the last elsewhere. And he may live to week it is hard to believe that Byron Bay Mattress Co. Stainless Steel regret his bravado. this government could have But not for a while. 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Road environment separate notice bills the prop- toilets during wet weather I refer to the front-page arti- erty quarterly for the use of events; cle in The Echo (August 16) these connections. It is this (ii) stormwater entering regarding bitumen seal to revenue plus government the STP affects the time the steep gravel roads. grants that are there to ensure plant has to complete the Council services director public health is protected. treatment process and hence Mr Phil Holloway is quoted In Mullumbimby, black the quality of effluent leav- as saying: ‘it would be nec- (toilet) and grey water (sink, ing; and essary to buy all the gravel shower etc) are largely col- (iii) following the collapse for the sub-base and base of lected in earthenware mains of the reuse strategy this ef- the road’. Experience with a and delivered via pumps to fluent is then discharged into simple cheap single coat of Brunswick Valley Sewage the Brunswick River. bitumen has shown there is Treatment Plant (BVSTP). What I am not aware of is no need to have this sub-base The STP was commissioned the extent of contamination and base. The roads con- in 2011 at a cost of more than of groundwater that comes cerned carry nearly all light $28.6m with a design capacity with raw sewage leaking out car traffic and there is already to treat 3.8ML/day of influent. of the collection system be it a gravel base compacted by In order for the STP to in dry or wet weather. the traffic using the road. function correctly there However, I am aware that Perhaps with this in mind should be no infiltration oth- Council’s management is cur- Council could re-consider erwise there will be an ad- rently pushing aside the issue the necessary bitumen seal? verse effect on the treatment of the state of the collection letting disruptors would like Self-regulation has been un- millions of dollars in fines Expenditure is desperately process. system in its latest vision of to fill them all with tourists. successful in many industries, waiting to be collected by needed to bitumen seal at Inaugural community spending $45.6m to trans- Communities around the including in holiday letting. means of penalty notices. No least the steeper parts of the members of the Brunswick fer raw sewage from Ocean world are being damaged by The NSW Government more complicated than park- gravel roads in the Shire and Valley Wastewater Steering Shores STP to BVSTP. these disruptors. in its Options Paper is seek- ing tickets. stop the major environmen- Committee were well aware Property owners paying The two main disrup- ing feedback on the type and By now, Council should tal damage occuring. Coun- that the collection system in for sewer connections and use tors in NSW are Airbnb and degree of impacts created by have written to all real estate cil works department is well parts of Mullumbimby was deserve better. The collection Stayz. They are busy lobbying short-term holiday letting. agents and online accommo- aware of the need for this but not closed. It had major in- system in parts of Mullum- government to develop legis- VOHL urges all residents to dation sites, requiring infor- can do nothing without the filtration problems in wet bimby needs to be replaced lation that suits their business read the Options Paper and mation within seven days. required funds. weather events with storm- before putting public moneys interests. One of these lobby- make a submission by Octo- Issuance of penalty notices Next year rates increases water mixing with raw sew- into a scheme that is essen- ists is a former NSW coalition ber 31. The option of retain- – one for each date, because have been allowed to give age and in dry weather raw tially designed to store raw government minister. ing current world-class NSW each date is a separate offence Council more money for in- sewage leaking out into the sewage and stormwater in a Airbnb has lobbied to re- Planning Legislation and ap- – should have begun. If this frastructure. I calculate that water table. Our continuing 20ML weather pond before tain the current status quo. plying the law against illegal has not happened, why? a 50 to 66 per cent saving on arguments to address this it overflows directly into the That is, allow holiday letting holiday letting has not been Corruption is the single annual gravel road mainte- issue were pushed aside by Brunswick River. Ratepay- anywhere a residence could offered. This can be provided most damaging issue in the nance can be achieved into management on the grounds ers should not be paying for be built with none or very by residents as an option in world, from Brazil and Bor- the future if only the most ba- that the terms of reference for a scheme disguised as aug- limited regulation. Victims of their submission. neo to Byron Bay. Illegal let- sic single-coat bitumen seal the new STP did not address menting the BVSTP, (code for Holiday Letting (VOHL) call Further information ting is no different from illegal were applied. Surely Coun- the collection system. building another STP) before this the ‘no touch’ approach. can be found on: http://bit. logging and illegal contract cil should be applying new Evidence supplied by looking at the effects on the Stayz and the two holiday ly/2v4ARst. manipulation. It could have increased funds to achieve BSC’s utility manager shows plant, including its longevity, letting organisations are lob- Doug Luke been stopped when it began, the most advantageous long- the scale of infiltration in with a properly functioning bying for registration and Co-ordinator, VOHL at the first house. Obfusca- term savings. This is smart wet weather events will vary collection system. self-regulation through the tion and inaction fostered its economics. depending on the intensity Patricia Warren Holiday Rental Code of Con- Q Congratulations to Michael growth. Who knew and did Instead, I understand mul- of rainfall, its duration and Brunswick Heads duct. This is the ‘soft touch’ Lyon for continuing to speak what and when will be deter- ti-millions in funds ($4 mil- frequency. The time taken approach. out against illegal letting in mined. Justice will be done. lion?) are going to be spent to bring the STP back to A few points The highly discredited residential areas. However, Let me repeat this; the on roundabout construction Average Dry Weather Flow Some observations on two Code has been in use for five his financial concerns will be mayor’s statements that there that will only serve to shift (ADWF) will be extended unrelated topics. First: that years. There has been no in- allayed if he continues to pur- was ‘actually nothing’ to pro- traffic problems to another if there is any rainfall in the marriage has traditionally dependent evaluation. sue illegal activity via the cor- hibit tourist letting in resi- location. I calculate that if days following a wet weather been an association between It has not protect- rect method: penalty notices. dential areas was and is false. just $500,000 were allocated event. a man and a woman for thou- ed residential amenity. There are hundreds of to bitumen both the environ- The scale of infiltration is sands of years is a statement continued on next page ment and budgets would sig- concerning. On 31/03/2017 of fact – but doesn’t actu- nificantly improve. (Cyclone Debbie) influent ally constitute an argument Isn’t this sort of intelligent was 18,0127kL/day or 4.740 against changing the situa- THE RAILS solution the reason we elect- times the STP’s design capac- tion in the modern era. ed a green council? If these ity of 3.8ML/day. The plant Second: Byron business THE RAILWAY FRIENDLY BAR, BYRON BAY 6685 7662 • therailsbyronbay.com green councillors can’t fix this ran for another eight days community alarmist bullshit then who can? above its licence. Sixty days – if a visitor doesn’t have AND THE FAMOUS RAILS kitchen Ron Priestley after 31/3/2017 shows that the enough money to factor a Main Arm plant had not returned to its bed tax into their holiday ex- Thursday 24 August ADWF. This pattern is con- penses then it is likely they THE PROPELLERS Wee and Poo sistent with previous evidence wouldn’t be welcomed by the Friday 25 August Wee and poo is not a sexy top- that the collection system is business community because ic but how it is collected, treat- not functioning. It means that they wouldn’t have enough to RAGGA JUMP ed and where it is discharged ratepayers are paying sewer spend on anything else. Saturday 26 August is a public health issue. charges for a state-of-the-art David Gilet As shown on ratepay- BVSTP to treat stormwater, Byron Bay WANDERERS ers notices, properties are which it is not designed to do. Sunday 27 August charged a fixed rate for wa- The consequences come Under attack OOZ ter and sewer. It also shows back to public health. I am Our homes and neighbour- the fixed charge for a sewer aware that: hoods are under attack. The Monday 28 August connection is 4.75 times (i) some residents in Mul- online, multinational, tax- BENJAMIN WALSHE higher than that for water. A lumbimby cannot flush their evading, short-term holiday Tuesday 29 August Letters to the Editor JAMIE ASHFORTH Send to Letters Editor Aslan Shand, fax: 6684 1719 email: [email protected] Deadline: Noon, Friday. Wednesday 30 August Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. Letters already published in other papers will not be JASON DELPHIN DUO considered. Please include your full name, address and phone number for verification purposes. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 13 Letters North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au

continued from page 11 In turning their backs on Flood management Mullum Hospital ‘I was a homeless kid liv- cil spokesperson for all things His statement that we must the Black Rocks koalas they I stand by my assertions in I noted in The Echo several ing in Tasmania. I met Mo. rail trail but it is disturbing to now ‘fire off litigation mis- also ignored the numer- relation to unnecessary flood- weeks ago a call for ideas to She told me to come with read Mr Oxenham trot out siles’ is false. His claim that ous statements made by Dr ing. To the point that I have ‘a develop the Mullum Hospi- her. I did. I went to live with the tired old mantra about dealing with the problem Phillips and other ecologists thing’ about the rock wall built tal site. Aware of the dreadful her in her single room at rail trails and the ‘recognised ‘isn’t simple’ is false. Whether about the importance of the across Readings Bay – it has homelessness in the Byron The Pocket, with other kids. and tremendous economic he is simply in error, or pro- Black Rocks sportsfield site as to go. Some of the main wall Shire and hearing the sto- There was no electricity but and public health boost the viding misinformation, will a central hub for koala move- on the eastern side of Read- ries of people, in particular Mo gave so much love and rail trail would bring to the be determined in due course. ment, and the significance ing Bay has to go, then natural the current plight of single support despite the poverty. Tweed and the northern riv- Matthew Hartley of its location to the sur- tidal flow will work so built- mothers with children, I am This foundation gave me the ers’ (Echonetdaily August 11 Byron Bay vival of the remaining three up sand will go naturally. totally convinced that this site vision to study Law at SCU, 2017). None of these claims koala sub-populations on the With my drains at home, should give priority to single Lismore. I am now a prac- is business based; neither are Koalas not footballs Tweed Coast. once full of leaves/twigs, they mothers and their children. tising lawyer. Mo made that they provable, and the cost of If Labor’s Justine Elliott and They also ignored the high do not work, the water is We bear witness to the possible.’ maintenance of rail trails has Reece Byrnes are genuinely incidence of Black Rocks ko- blocked; the same with the effects of corporate greed, A single act of kindness always been ignored, yet it’s a concerned about the welfare ala deaths from stress-related inner rock wall of Readings the destruction of rentable creates vision, survival and burden that has to be borne of our endangered Tweed disease and the Tweed Coast Bay so of course that affects homes by the rise in illegal stability. This young woman by the community for the life Coast koalas, why did they Koala Habitat Study 2011, the tidal flow and floodwa- holiday letting, the structural now helps many people in of the rail trail. ignore the advice of the koala which states: ‘Even the loss of ters. As far as those ‘studies’ effects of unemployment and distress. Mo was that inspi- Tweed needs a concept specialist Dr Steve Phillips one or more individuals each go, they are not worth the pa- the rapidly growing forces of ration. that will actually deliver who reported to the Environ- year from this (local koala) per they are printed on. They social isolation and home- Jo Faith much needed tourism op- mental Defenders Office on population should be avoided are all predictions, likely, lessness experienced by both Newtown tions to the region. 24/2/2016 that in his opinion if ongoing population decline most likely, maybe, scenarios, genders. It’s time for the people of ‘there is strong likelihood of is not to be accelerated’. estimate, projections, simu- This can always be rem- Rail trail put to rest the north coast and north- a significant impact on the On 10/6/2015 ecologist late, simulation, might, po- edied by the support systems Hopefully we have now heard ern rivers, including the 98.9 Pottsville Wetlands – Black John Callaghan said: ‘If the tential evaporation, projected that the power of community the end of the bleating for a per cent who did not support Rocks local koala population Tweed Coast koala popula- changes, model estimates. brings. As Mullumbimby is rail trail in the Tweed Shire. the Casino to Eltham fan- if the proposed action (men’s tion is to be afforded a re- Drains, creeks etc have be- the last bastion of genuine The rail trail movement tasy trail, to reinforce Byron shed at Black Rocks) were to alistic chance for survival come clogged over the years community I believe that has long and loudly trum- Shire Council’s proposal to proceed’? and recovery over the longer so of course flood levels will this can be further endorsed peted the innumerable ben- construct a rail and trail thor- They advised me that they term, a precautionary ap- be higher. by addressing the needs of efits rail trails can bring to oughfare that will offer far did not even read Dr Phil- proach will be necessary and Fancy, we are expected to homeless women and chil- communities but none of the greater benefits to so many lips’s report, which was pro- the future of each remain- endure the flooding stress, dren. Future generations de- glossy, air-fairy terminology more people. vided to them, before they ing koala will be critical’. high insurance premiums pend on love and care. actually translates to anything Disclaimer: I am the pro- backflipped in favour of This will not happen if our (based on the flood studies), A dear deceased friend substantial. It’s all real estate ponent of the Byron Bay proceeding with a temporary politicians pick and choose for probably several years! Mo Hughes (KOTS, Kids of sales puffery mixed in with Tramlink proposal, which men’s shed at Black Rocks, which koalas they wish to People are having their say the Street), worked tirelessly therapeutic goods-style dis- plans to operate heritage elec- rather than waiting another protect, apparently for po- now and they are fed up with to help homeless children. At claimers that mean absolutely tric trams on the north coast 2–3 weeks for Geoff Provest litical point-scoring. no action! her funeral a strong young nothing at all. railway infrastructure. MP to report on alternative Lynette Dickinson Jillian Spring woman stood up and told her The Tweed Shire engineer Peter Finch permanent sites. Pottsville Billinudgel story: has assumed the role of coun- Goonellabah

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14 August 23, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Letters/Articles Marriage equality a morning’s work: now get down to business Story & image S Sorrensen big issue facing humanity. hole of biliousness. pression. My body is under (Yeah, yeah, we know, but A few days ago, a mate attack from a horde of nasty Sometimes, you find beauty what about NBN download told me that I should get a flu germs. My body situation is just when you need it. A salve speeds?) But few want to ad- shot. I laughed at him. Ha, ha, a metaphor for the planetary to the soul. dress the awful reality. You I laughed. I’m not that old. situation. Sick and wheezing. I’m walking along the talk about climate change What next? Measles shot? And time has nearly run out Rocky Creek Dam wall. It’s a these days and people roll Slippers? (I’m in age denial.) (some say it has already) for beautiful summer’s day – ex- their eyes, quickly finish their Getting the flu, I said to him, our politicians to take deci- cept it’s winter. I’m sweating. turmeric latte and make some makes you tough. It’s as Aus- sive action on the issues that This makes me a little uneasy. excuse for leaving. sie as dual citizenship. That’s matter. I don’t feel well. Call me-old fashioned, but I The problem is too big to why we have sick days. Now Sometimes, you find beau- like cold winters and hot contemplate. Especially for if there were a hangover shot, ty just when you need it. summers. That seems natu- the government. So they go I said, I’d have one of those I look out over the dam. At ral, right? about making a complete and prepared to send Australian I’m coughing a lot now and for sure. its edge are lilies. Hundreds I look at the forest around expensive meal out of mar- troops to yet another war my throat is sore. I suck on I sit on the dam wall, and of them. A carpet of many the dam: rainforest trees al- riage equality when it should (we love making war) against some sugary menthol thing, breathe deeply. I’m tempted colours – from baby green to ready looking a little dried have been a morning’s work that Korean weirdo (who breathing in the cooling men- to assume the lotus position mature gold to dying orange. and fried. What will sum- before they got down to the has a better haircut than the thol flavour, but it makes no but there are other people It’s gorgeous. Like a sunset, mer bring? Bloody climate real business of reducing car- American weirdo anyway). difference. I’m coming down around and it would be em- even an ending can be beauti- change. Wrecks eveything. bon emissions, implementing Politicians live in another with the flu. Oh dear. Maybe barrassing. I’m not sure that ful, I guess. Makes me anxious. I can’t renewable power and prepar- world barely connected to that explains the sweating. deep breathing helps with I don’t assume the lotus even look at a beautiful forest ing for an uncertain future. reality. They live in subsi- This morning, waking up in the flu, but it is a general hip- position (I’m not that flex- any more without wondering For a delusion of im- dised denial, confident their my shack under the cliffs, I pyremedy for most things. It ible), but I straighten my back how it will fare in the future. portance, they imitate that privilege will give them better was okay. But now I’m rapidly does help with my anxiety. and put my hands together in Climate change is the American weirdo and are survival opportunities. spiralling down into a black The flu can exacerbate de- my lap.

Barney’s trouble ing is a waste of time. They doesn’t kill the animal but eases and debilitating injuries If the Kiwis are so keen to are condemned forever to the causes immense pain, ac- are rampant. Many farmed TAX RETURNS have him as one of theirs why underclass. cording to the RSPCA. The fish suffer from chronic sea • GET GOOD RESULTS FROM THE EXPERTS don’t we send him over? Now on the bottom of the remainder of the animal was lice, and have their faces eat- • ALL TYPES OF TAXATION Besides, why such a con- tree are left-leaning Liberals then fed into a bandsaw. en down to the bone by these • INDIVIDUAL RETURNS cern over parliamentar- and Laborites; they have no While this case may cause parasites. Farmers use antibi- ians having dual citizenship? BTR at all. Why, even ask- the industry to think twice otics and powerful chemicals Surely, it can be nothing to do ing a simple question about before abusing crustaceans, to keep the fish alive in such 6685 8129 with their loyalties as, in my NZ citizenship rules is rea- other sea creatures are still conditions and to make them book, their loyalties extend son enough for accusations routinely subject to appall- grow; many still die before BYRON TAX ACCOUNTANTS only to their own interests. of treachery (maybe trea- ing suffering and agonising slaughter. Paul Enright Chartered Accountant Ron Bay son?), and public denuncia- deaths. No Australian laws Experts report that fish Office Upstairs 109 Jonson St, Byron Bay Suffolk Park tion. Let’s set up the stocks regulate the treatment of fish are intelligent and sensitive in Martin Place or Garema caught or raised for their animals. The journal Fish Rum corp rules Square. Such gross disloyalty flesh, and both commercial and Fisheries cites more than What’s with all this argument surely deserves the scaffold fishers and fish factory farms 500 research papers proving about who can govern Aus- (but we have lost the privilege treat these animals in ways that fish possess long-term tralia? Everyone knows that of hanging the undesirables that would warrant cruelty- memories, complex social Australia is governed on the on the opposition benches, to-animals charges if the structures and learning pat- BTR principle (Born to Rule). more’s the pity). victims were dogs or cats. terns as well as the ability Some people have BTR and Note that it is LGBTi and Fish who are ripped from to use tools and even build others don’t. The coalition for most definitely not LG(BTRi). the ocean suffer from rapid things. In some respects, instance has stacks of BTR. Enough said! decompression, which can fish’s cognitive abilities sur- The law doesn’t apply to them The Rum Corp and the cause their swim bladders to pass those of dogs and some because quite obviously law is squatters still rule – right! rupture, their eyes to pop out primates. only needed to sort out right Enough of this dribble about of their heads, or their stom- It is time that all animals from wrong, and they are democracy; oligarchy is never achs to be forced through were given the basic rights to never wrong. out of fashion. their mouths. Others are still live and die without humans CHESS opponent in an equal position. The constitution is a set Vince Kean alive when they are cut open. adding pain and terror for the by Ian Rogers Kasparov’s games followed of rules and conventions de- Murwillumbah On fish factory farms, tens sake of profit. The best way to Garry Kasparov’s much her- a pattern familiar to any older signed to keep the BTR fac- or even hundreds of thou- ensure this is simply to not alded comeback in Saint Louis player; his broad knowledge and this week has revealed only that experience would lead to a prom- tion on the treasury benches; Fishy business sands of fish are confined to eat them. which was already known: not ising position, though often at it can be freely circumvented The ground-breaking convic- cramped, filthy enclosures, Desmond Bellamy even the greatest are immune to the cost of too much time on if this is ever in doubt. Sub- tion of a Sydney Fish Market and parasitic infections, dis- PETA, Byron Bay the ravages of time. the clock. orning governors-generals trader for cruelty is being cel- Kasparov, 54, retired 12 years However, later in almost every ago and was induced to test his game Kasparov would be out-cal- and sympathetic judges, re- ebrated. All animals deserve skills against some of the world’s culated and tricked by his more fusing to pass Supply bills protection from cruel treat- best players in rapid and blitz tactically alert opponent. and securing their position ment and painful death. tournaments by Saint Louis bil- The most extreme case came lionaire Rex Sinquefield. against Navara in the seventh by filibustering in the High The trader’s subsequent Sinquefield supported presi- round. Kasparov, playing White Court are quite acceptable appeal against the ‘severity’ dential candidate Trump on the and on the move, had played for the BTR; faction. It goes of the fine of $1,500 imposed M grounds that he would reduce for the diagrammed position and without saying that PMs have has been rejected by the Dis- UL T income and company taxes. thought he was winning imme- LUM V E Sinquefield has also claimed that diately with every right to pre-empt High trict Court, which stated that the Ku Klux Klan invented public 49.Nc6+?? when any safe queen check would Court decisions, straighten ‘the public was entitled to be education in order to hurt black have drawn. Navara replied with a trick he had AUGUST IS PET DENTAL MONTH 49...Qxc6! 50.Qxc6 them up, and point them in informed’. children and therefore public set up six moves earlier: Bring in this ad to receive: education should be abolished. Rd6! whereupon a visibly distressed Kasparov the right direction. Crustaceans were added - Free pet dental check with nurse Kasparov prepared hard and had no choice but to resign. Grubby little Greens have to the Prevention of Cruelty expressed optimism about his a b c d e f g h - 10% off all Dental Procedures very little BTR, it is only right to Animals Act in 1997 after prospects but by the end of the 8 - 10% off Equine Dentals (excludes medication & travel) rapid event it was clear that the 7 that they should instantly it was medically proven that accumulated rust was impos- obey the law and respect the they feel pain. The incident, Please call the clinic for an appointment 6 124 Dalley Street Mullumbimby sible to shake off. He completed constitution. Let them pos- recorded on film, showed the the rapid tournament tied for 5 ture as unfortunate victims trader holding a struggling Phone 6684 3818 last place (with fellow veteran 4 After Hours Emergency Service Viswanathan Anand and Czech 3 of circumstances if they must, lobster down on a chopping wild card David Navara) and but really they should shut up board, chopping off his tail Small & Large animals. won only one of his nine games – 2 and just suck it in; complain- with a butcher’s knife, which Locally owned with a friendly & caring team! after a beginner’s blunder by his 1 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 15 Articles North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Communication, independence, education and equality count Young People Matters represents the voices of young people in Byron Shire, presented by the Byron Youth Service – www.bys.org.au Jewel*, 14 years old I like the idea of equality. I to a proper gymnasium with think women should have coaches – it would be better What has been the best ex- equal rights and to get an and be safe.’ – Daniel, 15 years perience in your life? education. Because in some ‘Teaching us about history countries they can’t. is a waste of time I think. Why I recently left the Australian learn about what happened Air Force Cadets but while What’s important in a 500 years ago when you could I was in there, I learned to relationship? be teaching us about some- fly a small plane and took it thing that has an impact on up over Byron. I also learned Any kind of relationship? our own life?’ – Anonymous, how to shoot a gun. I also Communication, understand- 15 years climbed the Sydney Har- ing but also independence. ‘We should have a stronger bour Bridge, but that wasn’t focus on educating the youth with the Air Force cadets. I *Name has been changed. (us) about how to garden and went to Tasmania and looked create a self-sustaining food through the Port Arthur con- forest.’ - Anonymous, 22 years vict sites. I think that’s excit- Pings! ‘Young people should be ing. I think that’s it. I’ve done The Byron Youth Service ini- given more financial guid- other stuff but not as exciting tiative gives young people a ance in school so that they’re as those. place to voice their opinions not trying to pay off debt by Who would you like to meet that I’m being asked, that al- vorce was pretty harsh. It was about life, school, society and the time they’re in their 20s.’ What inspires you? and what would you ask ways happens. ‘One is able to close to Christmas and it was people: – Bec, 24 years them? mature when one is able to difficult but I had the choice About Education ‘Teachers need to find I’m not sure. I guess people admit their own mistakes.’ to go with my mother or stay ‘We should be learning more interesting ways to who already know what they Hmmm... Still don’t know. I don’t know who said that, with my brother and father. about our own country and teach ’cause they’re boring want to do with their life. but I wrote it down, thinking I went with my mother and expanding our minds with kids out of class and it’s hard- They have a dream. And peo- What would you like to see that’s probably someone else’s didn’t get to see my brother nature and adventuring.’– er to learn stuff when they’re ple who fulfilled their dream. happen in Byron Bay? quote. for a while. That was hard. Anonymous, 14 years monotone.’ – Amber, 15 years. Like my other mother, she My brother and I were re- ‘School has been the same ‘I don’t understand why wanted to be a nurse since I would like to see more done What do you believe in? ally close before my parents for all of our lives. We’ve teachers are forcing us to she was six and she’s 50 now for young people. split up and after a long time proved that we can change learn maths if I’m not going and she teaches nursing and I don’t have a religion so I don’t after not seeing each other, he everything else like new cars to use maths in my job.’ – she’s a nurse. That’s inspiring. When do you think a person believe in God. I believe in the wasn’t the same, he was really and bigger buildings, more Anonymous, 15 years. And I do find independence becomes an adult and how? power of education. Wisdom mad. And after a few years he technology, everything ex- ‘School’s just too hard inspiring. I know that sounds teaches us stuff. moved up with my mother cept school. It’s now time to right now. My parents can’t funny. Like my friend, she’s I’ve got to pick my words for and me and that was good. make a change.’ – Anony- take care of me so I stay at a very independent woman. this one. I always have quotes What has been the worst He changed into a happy boy. mous, 14 years friends’. Life’s tough but I’m She’s never needed anybody; for this kind of stuff, I write experience in your life? ‘Why can’t we do proper going to live it so I don’t end she’s done everything by her- them down in my journal. I What would you like to gymnastics? I know teachers up with a life like my parents.’ self. She’s very inspiring to me. can’t remember anything now When my parents got a di- change in the world? are scared but what if we went – Anonymous, 15 years. Australia must not blindly follow US Trial: renewable energy in remote communities Daly River is the first remote John Hallam ment, as a close ally of the US community in the Northern that has at one time managed Territory to be powered by As the US and South Korea to have a reasonable relation- solar and a battery as the $55 prepare for the annual Ulchi ship with the DPRK, is in an million Solar Energy Trans- Freedom Guardian military excellent position to promote formation Program (SETuP) exercises, a further cycle of dialogue between the US and rolls out. US – North Korea confronta- the DPRK, and to facilitate The Daly River site differs tion seems likely. that dialogue. from other solar sites by in- We ‘dodged a bullet’ last It should do so. corporating a battery system Wednesday, August 16, with Rather than offering blank enabling diesel engines to the Democratic People’s Re- cheques under the guise of be turned off during the day, public of Korea (DPRK) de- North Korean leader Kim fulfilling the requirements of saving 400,000 litres of fuel claring that it would watch ANZUS (which requires only Jong Un. Photo Kyodo per year. Northern Territory workers install solar panels in Daly River. what the ‘foolish yankees’ do ‘consultations’), promoting Funded by Australian Renewable energy is set to provide an entire Aboriginal a little more before deciding DPRK will indeed make its US–DPRK dialogue without Renewable Energy Agency community’s daytime electricity needs for the first time to fire intermediate-range unarmed missile ‘feint’ toward preconditions (which im- (ARENA) and Northern Ter- using solar and battery. Image Lucy Hughes Jones. missiles towards the general the general vicinity of Guam. mediately kill the dialogue), ritory government, the 2MWh vicinity of Guam. Whether this might lead is what Australia should be lithium-ion battery will be nities,’ Mr Frischknecht said. ogy use in remote locations in Though the DPRK did towards further escalation doing. charged by 3,200 solar panels ‘We’re excited to see the the Northern Territory.’ not say it would actually hit and to a real nuclear exchange There are no military solu- with 1MW peak output. outcomes of the Daly River The renerwable energy Guam, and seemed likely to is anyone’s guess. tions (at least not ones that do ARENA chief executive installation which will help project will power half of the fire unarmed missiles that With the DPRK’s stepping not involve the deaths of mil- officer Ivor Frischknecht said guide deployment of more town’s energy needs, reducing would land in international back from its initial threat to lions of people) to the DPRK the Daly River site trial was renewable energy in other the reliance on diesel by 50 waters within a few dozen hit somewhere near Guam, crisis. important in showing how remote communities as the per cent. km of Guam, the reaction a small window of opportu- Dialogue without precon- renewable energy can be a technology becomes more Solar SETuP is also help- from the US has been as if nity for dialogue opened, a ditions is the only way for- great way to reduce the reli- cost effective.’ ing to bring job opportunities the DPRK had said it would window that with the refusal ward. ance on diesel. Power and Water’s chief to local Indigenous people. actually nuke Guam. It’s im- to compromise on the Ulchi ‘As battery costs reduce executive Michael Thomson Local communities were en- portant to note that this is not Freedom Guardian exercises Q John Hallam writes for over the next few years, solar is enthusiastic about the pro- gaged throughout the con- in fact what the DPRK actu- is once more closing. Further People for Nuclear Disarma- and battery technology will gram’s progress to achieve struction process, and local ally said. inflammatory rhetoric (from ment (PND) NSW which was become more and more eco- environmental deliverables. Indigenous workers were It may be that unless the both sides) will once more founded in 1960 and is one nomically compelling as an ‘SETuP’s Daly River Pro- employed in flora and fauna Ulchi Freedom Guardian ex- close it. of Australia’s oldest peace alternative to traditional ways ject is an effective demonstra- surveys, fencing, installation ercises are scaled down, the The Australian Govern- groups. of powering remote commu- tion of dependable technol- and construction. 16 August 23, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 17 Home & Garden Solar -Powered LED Lights CREATIVE LIGHTING Spring is nearly here! Mullum Creek Nursery is bursting with beautiful top- SOLUTIONS quality stock. We have a large range of hardy groundcovers Creative Lighting Solutions off ers a diverse range of and shrubs $7.50 (50 or more only $5.50). 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BROKEN HEAD 135 Broken Head Reserve Road NEW BRIGHTON 18 Casons Lane $2.5 million Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 $2.39 million Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 3 3 2 666m2 4 3 5 5173m2 + Quality master built modern beach house designed to take in north light and cooling breezes 5HFHQWO\EXLOWTXDOLW\KRPH+LJKFHLOLQJVLPSUHVVLYHWLPEHUÀRRUV YLHZVWRWKHULYHU + High raked ceilings, 3 large open living spaces, bi-fold timber doors and louvre windows + Polished concrete kitchen benches, dishwasher & a beautiful river red gum island bench + Spacious bedrooms with built-ins, 2 large bathrooms pus ensuite. Outdoor hot and cold shower + This home is also perfect as a recording studio, fully wired & insulated. Timber decks & shed + Easy walk to Broken Head beach & approx 10 mins to Byron Bay. Agent declares interest + Potential to subdivide. 5KW solar & mains power. Close to beach, cafe & farmers market 0467 000 222 LISMORE | BALLINA | BYRON BAY kbrealestate.com.au

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Project paradise - BYO tool kit! 14 Newes Road, COORABELL 5 2 3 7 * 5.18H (13 acres approx.) of natural rainforest View * Perfect north easterly aspect and creek 5DLQIRUHVW*DUGHQVå7ZRXQLTXHKRXVHVRQĆYHVXEOLPHDFUHV Bathed in sunlight and birdsong, this Council-approved dual Wednesday 23rd August frontage AUCTION in our offi ce Saturday 16th RFFXSDQF\RQĆYHH[TXLVLWHDFUHVZLWKDSHUIHFWQRUWKHUO\ 4.00–4.30pm * 22 mins drive to Mullumbimby shops and cafes September 2017 DVSHFWRIIHUVERXQGOHVVQDWXUDOEHDXW\LQWKHKHDUWRIWKH%\URQ Saturday 26th August * Views to the ridge and Mt. Jerusalem National KLQWHUODQG7ZRIXOO\DSSURYHG XQLTXHKRXVHVDUHVHSDUDWHGE\ 1.30–2.00pm CONTACT SALLY PACKSHAW 0474 153 535 Park UDLQIRUHVWJURYHVHDFKDELRGLYHUVLW\KDYHQDQFKRUHGE\DQFLHQW OFFICE Mullumbimby 02 6684 2615 red cedars. Views due north down sweeping lawns rise to a * Tanks and timber on-site ready to install Contact Agent majestic outlook over the treetops to Coolamon Scenic Ridge and %UHWW&RQQDEOHb beyond to Mount Chincogan. 1LFN5XVVRbb

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20 August 23, 2017 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Property Simply “The Best” Absolutely Captivating Vacant land in prime position 30 Mia Court, North Ocean Shores 170 Boogarem Road, Koonyum Range 22B Teak Circuit, Suff olk Park 4 2 2 Auction 4 2 2 $2,495,000 Vacant Land Guide – $495,000 – $544,500

Architecturally designed Th is 29 acre property is Backing onto a reserve, by award winning Anstey located on the edge of this is one of the few Homes... Th is spectacular Mt Jerusalem National remaining vacant lots property off ers the Park overlooking complete with rear ultimate in seaside living. Mullumbimby and access and DA approval Just some of the fabulous Brunswick Heads for a two-storey house. property features: coastline. Renovated to • Approx 450m2 block architect designs it is · Just 200m stroll to Fern size. spacious and completely Beach • Level, north-facing private with majestic block with council nature reserve on eastern boundary. · High 9 foot ceilings throughout, enhancing the natural light and views. Open plan living areas with high raked ceilings, timber • Natural environment with established gardens and wildlife. space fl oors and large doors that open onto the patio. Kitchen, fi tted · Dressing room/study alcove to 2nd bedroom with granite bench tops, European appliances and large walk in • Moments to Tallow Beach, Suff olk Park shops, and less than 8 · Gourmet chefs kitchen with stone benchtops, walk-in pantry and pantry. Th e house has a lower wing comprising guest quarters, minutes to Byron Bay. quality European appliances. a second living room and the den/study. Th e upper wing hosts • All services connected. · Ducted air-conditioning and quality stainless-steel ceiling fans master bedroom with views of the ocean, walk-in dressing room, • 10% deposit with balance on registration of title, expected prior throughout ensuite with separate shower and access to the outside, and the to Christmas. · Smart wiring for surround sound and home theatre third bedroom. Th e house can operate entirely ‘off the grid’ with a • Delayed settlement, with time to plan and design your dream · Fully fenced north-facing backyard with saltwater swimming pool standalone solar power system, 135,000 litres of rainwater storage. home. including waterfall and stone feature wall Th ere is a studio with two rooms and facilities located separately Be quick – this opportunity won’t last! from the home. Double lockup garage with remote entry and beautiful saltwater pool. Open: Saturdays 19th Aug, 26th Aug, Auction 26 August, 2017. 11.30am onsite Open: Inspect by appointment 2nd Sept 11.30am–12.30pm. Contact: Jason Dittmar 0477 222 452 Contact: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 Contact: Daniel Harper Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads Katrina Beohm Real Estate 0405 459 565 AUCTION ON SITE

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Auction 26th August 2017 11.30am Onsite Architecturally designed by Award Winning Anstey · Gourmet Chefs kitchen with stone benchtops, walk-in View Saturday 26th August 10.30–11.30am Homes... This spectacular property off ers the ultimate in pantry and quality European appliances. Agent Jason Di mar seaside living. · Ducted air conditioning and quality stainless steel Area Sales Specialist Just some of the fabulous property features; ceiling fans throughout 0477 222 452 · Just 200m stroll to Fern Beach · Smart wiring for surround sound and home theatre Julie-Ann Manahan LREA · High 9 foot ceilings throughout, enhancing the natural · Fully fenced North facing back yard with saltwater Licensee/Principal light and space swimming pool including waterfall and stone feature 0411 081 118 · Dressing room/study alcove to 2nd bedroom wall

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North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 21 Property First Time to Market in 60 Years! Cosy Corner Samaya Estate 26 Granuaille Road, Bangalow 26 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby 380 Hinterland Way, Knockrow 3 1 1 Auction 31 August 3 1 2 $599,000 4 4.5 6 $5.4 – $5.9 million

Built in the 1950s, this Step inside and be Samaya Estate is a home has been owned by surprised, extensively sprawling retreat that the same family for over renovated. Th is cosy takes hinterland living to 60 years! Having fond home, situated on the new heights. memories of growing up edge of Mullumbimby, is Set amid an elevated in this house and more an easy walk to schools 2.5 acres of park-like recently having it as an and the town centre. It landscaped grounds and investment property, off ers great opportunity surrounded by nearly 500 the current owner has to purchase your fi rst acres of neighbouring reluctantly decided to let home or a prudent farmland, Samaya Estate enjoys a north-easterly aspect and off ers this one go. Th e single level home with separate lock up garage has investment in the biggest little town. Th e home off ers 3 generous breathtaking vistas over the Byron hinterland across to Lennox many original features and is just waiting for someone to come in sized bedrooms, an offi ce, separate lounge, a new large kitchen with Head and the Pacifi c Ocean beyond. and make it their own. Th is is a fabulous opportunity to purchase adjoining dining area and features 3m ceilings. Entry to the estate is via an electronic gateway, from which you an entry level property in Bangalow which has potential work from A double secure carport links the home to an original outbuilding, wind your way through a canopy of trees framing the driveway home opportunity or offi ces, and is an easy stroll to the main street, comprising a larger room, separate storeroom with plumbing, and to arrive at a stunning, stone-pillared porte-cochère. From here, school and showground. It has a large private back yard with mature another storeroom at the rear. Th e level, low maintenance 446m2 the true splendour of the majestic four-bedroom, four-bathroom, mango trees that backs onto farmland. With some careful pruning corner block, has a fully fenced north-facing rear garden, with a architecturally-designed, single-level home is revealed. there would be a lovely view to the west. With approximately 600 huge covered outdoor living area and spear pump irrigation system Located just 10 minutes to the charming village of Bangalow and square metres of land, a secondary dwelling could be an option for the gardens. STCA or even relocation of the current home giving the option of a only 15 minutes from the sandy beaches of Byron Bay, Samaya Our vendor is keen to move to family. Arrange to inspect this new build. It’s your decision! Estate is a glorious property just longing to be enjoyed. delightful home. Open: Wednesday & Saturday 12.00 – 12.30pm Open: Th ursdays and Saturdays at 2.00–2.30 or by inspection Open: By appointment Contact: Janice Maple 0401 026 359 Contact: David Mutkins 0421 906 460 Contact: Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237 / Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049 Elders Bangalow LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads Unique Estates

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Redbud Ranch - Myocum Everitts Hill - Myocum Riverhouse - Coorabell Friday Sabai - Tintenbar Galloway - Bangalow asking price $2.45 million asking price $1.6 million asking price $3.7 million asking price $2.35 million asking price $2.25 million

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Mont Rouge - Rosebank Coolamon - Coorabell Titijaru - Broken Head Hillcrest - Eureka R & R Ranch - Bangalow asking price $1.25 million asking price $1.495 million asking price $4.2 million asking price $2.95 million asking price $4.5 million

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Fig Tree Lane - Myocum Coorabell Breeze - Coorabell Sunnycrest Farm - Bangalow River Cottage - Wilsons Creek Coorabell House - Coorabell asking price $1.95 million asking price $1.35 - $1.45 million asking price $2.95 million auction asking price $1.5 million

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Brunswick Heads Brunswick Heads 2 Newberry Parade 1/20 Fingal Street AUCTION AUCTION Immaculately maintained property. Move in CENTRAL TOWN UNIT and start living the Brunswick Heads dream or Great units in Brunswick Heads seldom attract some blue chip tenants and collect the become available especially right in the rents. Great properties attract great people! heart of town & with a distant park and river • Immaculate 2 storey double brick house outlook • 3 Bedrooms, open plan living upstairs 5 3 4 Buy to live, holiday or astutely invest 2 1 1 • 3 showers and toilets + O/S beach shower • 2 big bedrooms • Downstairs 1 Bedoom flat, huge rumpus & • Modern Kitchen 4th Bedroom • North facing balcony • Solar, 4 car garage could convert for further Auction 2nd September 2017 12noon on site • Single lock up garage Auction 2 September 2017 12.30pm on site accommodation SBSCA Inspect Thursday & Saturday Heart of town location no car needed. Inspect Thurs & Sat 1.00 – 1.30pm • Joins national park, easy access to the river, 12.00 – 12.30pm Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 beach, parks, ocean & shops Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 For that something special and in tip top shape call me to inspect or come along to the LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads open inspections Thurs & Sat 12 noon. 02 6685 0177 02 6685 0177 SOLD

Ocean Shores Brunswick Heads 40 Booyun Street Brunswick Heads 54 Balemo Drive 22 Old Pacific Highway GOLFERS DREAM SOLD NATURE LOVERS & ENTERTAINERS PARADISE DELIGHT 5 2 2 1 1 4 2 2

We need some golfers, with • Inground pool, vege Located in the seaside village of • 2 bathroom, separate a loving family who like patch, solar Brunswick Heads with nothing laundry. entertaining, to take over this • Back patio & direct access but wildlife for neighbours and • Big sun filled lounge/ living beautiful, big golfcourse-front to the course a hop skip and a jump from the ª0QFOUJNCFSLJUDIFO property: Need to work on the boat harbour, ramp, river and formal dining • 5 bedrooms plus study handicap & want a property boutique shops of Brunswick • 2 garages and rumpus • Double lockup with buggy for family and visitors? Call Heads. room d/s space me now, so you can pop the Oh, I forgot to mention the • Timber floors front and • Huge living, dining, bubbles with friends after famous beergarden of the Bruns rear verandahs pub. entertaining & bar a great day on the golf Awaiting you and your • Formal sunken lounge and course. Brunswick Heads 2 Riverside Crescent • 3 bedrooms upstairs, 1 family. To arrange an dining downstairs inspection call Peter. JUST SOLD - MORE NEEDED Inspect Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am Inspect Saturday 2.00 – 2.30pm Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 CALL PETER BROWNING Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177 0/ª 02 6685 0177 Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177 ljhooker.com.au

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided and interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries. Residential | Commercial | Rural | Finance North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 23 Property eldersbangalow.com.au 6687 1500

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Owners Must Sell....Great Value! 4 3 2 Sensational Lifestyle Property - First Home Buyers Take Note 3 2 2 • Enough accommodation for everyone! • Opportunity to secure a great value country retreat • 950sqm block with in-ground pool & garden beds • Low maintenance, gently sloping 3,768sqm block • OOQNUDCÄRDKE BNMS@HMDCÄFQ@MMXÄÇ@S • Peaceful cul-de-sac location with sensational views • Live in one, rent out the other • Freshly painted, three bedroom, two bathroom home • Quiet established area in Bangalow • Heaps of room for veggie gardens, fenced area for pets • Easy stroll to Bangalow’s main street • Abundant wildlife on your doorstep • Excellent rental potential - approx $800 per week • Modanville store & Channon Market close by • Investors should look at this one! • 15 mins drive to Lismore, 30 mins to Bangalow Janice Maple Janice Maple AUCTION 31 August m: 0401 026 359 AUCTION 31 August m: 0401 026 359 If not sold prior e. [email protected] &THCDÄ ÄSNÄ  e. [email protected] The Heart of the Hinterland

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Immaculate home, stunning views BYRON BEACH REALTY • 1, 3 & 4/6–8 Paterson Street, • 10 Wollumbin Street, Byron PROFESSIONALS & BYRON BAY Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am Bay. Sat 1–1.30pm MARK COCHRANE • 1/86 Bangalow Road, Byron • 11 Lomandra Lane, 67 Barrys Road, Modanville • 8/3 Beachcomber Drive, Byron • 443 Upper Wilsons Creek Bay. Sat 9.30–10am and Wed Bay. Sat 10–10.30am Mullumbimby. Sat 1–1.30pm Road, Wilsons Creek. Sat 16th 3 2 2 $595,000 9.30–10am • 19 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. • 202 Palmwoods Road, Main September Onsite at 12pm • 32 Bottlebrush Crescent, Sat 10–10.30am Arm. Sat 1.30–2pm Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 21 Cudgerie Court, • 624 Tuntable Creek Road, The RAINE & HORNE OCEAN and Wed 4–4.30pm Mullumbimby. Sat 10– Channon. Sat 2–2.30pm SHORES 10.30am • 133 Foresters Way, Tintenbar. • 30 Mia Court, Ocean Shores. ELDERS BANGALOW • 72 Killarney Crescent, Sat 2.15–2.45pm 26 August 2017 11.30am • 41 Parrot Tree Pl, Bangalow. Skennars Head. Sat 10– • 478 Tuntable Creek Road, The onsite Sat 10–10.30am 10.30am Channon. Sat 3–3.30pm • 6B Cedar Court, Bangalow. Sat • 534 Main Arm Road, Main RAY WHITE BYRON BAY 12–12.30pm Arm. Sat 11–11.30am PROFESSIONALS & • 9 Bottlebrush Crescent, • 6 Palm Tree Cres, Bangalow. • 3/7 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron MARK COCHRANE Suffolk Park. Saturday 16th Wed & Sat 11–11.30am Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 443 Upper Wilsons Creek September onsite at 11am • 851 Bangalow Rd, Talofa. Wed • 2 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Road, Wilsons Creek. Sat • Lot 16 Dingo Lane, Myocum. & Sat 11.30am–12pm Sat 11–11.30am 11–11.45am Saturday 23rd September onsite at 11am • 26 Granuaille Rd, Bangalow. • 35 Riverside Drive, RAINE & HORNE OCEAN Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am Wed & Sat 12–12.30pm SHORES • 68 Barrys Road, Modanville. • 10 Coachwood Court, Federal. • 30 Mia Court, Ocean Shores. Wed & Sat 2–2.30pm Sat 11.30am–12pm New Th is single-level home Sat 10.30–11.30am • 67 Barrys Road, Modanville. • House 3, 16 Oakland Court, in a peaceful cul-de-sac Wed & Sat 2.30–3pm Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm RAY WHITE BYRON BAY off ers a fabulous lifestyle Listings • 892 Main Arm Road, Main • Lot 16 Dingo Lane, Myocum. property for people FIRST NATIONAL Arm. Sat 12–12.30pm Sat 10–11am BYRON BEACH REALTY wanting a little bit of BYRON BAY • 4 Bangalay Court, Bangalow. • 37 Alcorn Rd, Tintenbar. Sat space with gorgeous • 11/64–70 Broken Head Road, Sat 12–12.30pm 10–10.30am BYRON BAY northerly views to the Byron Bay. Thu 10–10.30am • 39 Dalley Street, • 22 Argyle St, Mullumbimby. • 32 Bottlebrush Crescent, Border Ranges and Mt • 39 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 12.30–1pm Sat 11.30am–12.00pm Suffolk Park Nardi. Mullumbimby. Thu 11– • 7 Staghorn Court, Bangalow • 12 Tristran Pde, Mullumbimby. • 8/3 Beachcomber Drive, Byron 11.30am (off Palm Lily Crescent). Sat Bay Sitting on a beautifully maintained 2,876sqm block, the solid brick Sat 11.30am–12pm • House 3, 16 Oakland Court, 1–1.30pm home with an extra-large double garage is about 15 years old and • 9 Bottlebrush Crescent, ELDERS BANGALOW Byron Bay. Thu 11–11.30am • 624 Tuntable Creek Road, Suffolk Park. Sat 12.30–1pm features a practical fl oor plan with two living spaces. Th ere is a • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Tuntable Creek. Sat 2–2.30pm • 41 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow covered patio at the rear of the property overlooking manicured • 41 Kingsley Lane, Byron Bay. • 6B Cedar Court, Bangalow Arm. Thu 11.45am–12.15pm • 478 Tuntable Creek Road, Sat 1–1.30pm gardens. • 72 Killarney Crescent, Tuntable Creek. Sat 3–3.30pm • 14 Newes Rd, Coorabell. Sat FIRST NATIONAL From the elevated house site there are stunning views, again across Skennars Head. Thu 1–1.30pm LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK 1.30–2pm BYRON BAY • 892 Main Arm Road, Main manicured gardens, to the ranges in the distance. Surrounding HEADS • 72 Killarney Crescent, the home are usable, level areas perfect for kids to play and easy to Arm. Thu 2–2.30pm • 21A Balemo Drive, Ocean Skennars Head. Auction if not maintain. Th ere are established vege gardens and a garden shed. • 6A–D/155–159 Broken sold prior Head Road, Suffolk Park. Fri Shores. Thu 11–11.30am Auctions Th e owner is downsizing and ready to move on. Modanville is a • 84 Coolamon Scenic Drive, 9.15–9.45am • 2 Newberry Parade, Brunswick quaint little village with a primary school and general store and Coorabell. Contact Agent • 1, 3 & 4/6–8 Paterson Street, Heads. Thu 12–12.30pm close to Th e Channon markets. ELDERS BANGALOW • 5/99 Broken Head Road, Byron Byron Bay. Fri 10–10.30am • 1/20 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads. Thu 1–1.30pm • 26 Granuaille Rd, Bangalow. Bay. $2,150,000 to $2,200,000 Open: Wednesday & Saturday 2.30 – 3.00pm • 1635–1651 Coolamon Scenic Thu 31 Aug 6pm at Heritage • 26 Argyle Street, Drive, Mullumbimby. Fri House LOIS BUCKETT REAL Contact: Janice Maple 0401 026 359 Mullumbimby. Thu 2–2.30pm 12–12.30pm • 6 Palm Tree Cres, Bangalow. Elders Bangalow • 13 Larelar Court, North Ocean ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD Thu 31 Aug 6pm at Heritage Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 1 Granite Street, Lennox Head. House OPEN HOME • 54 Balemo Drive, Ocean Contact Agent 6$#ÄÄSAT Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 68 Barrys Rd, Modanville. • 1/4 Harrier Street, Ballina. Thu 31 Aug 6pm at Heritage Guide $520,000 to $570,000 11:30-12PM • 21A Balemo Drive, Ocean House Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 16 Chilcott Circuit, Ballina. AUCTION • 851 Bangalow Road, Contact Agent • 2 Newberry Parade, Brunswick Bangalow. Sat 2nd Sept Onsite Heads. Sat 12–12.30pm • 11 Stoneyhurst Drive, Lennox 2pm Head. Contact Agent • 1/20 Fingal Street, Brunswick • 41 Parrot Tree Pl, Bangalow. Heads. Sat 1–1.30pm Thu 21 Sept 6pm at Heritage MCGRATH BYRON BAY • 22 Old Pacific Highway, House • 41 Brownell Drive, Byron Bay Brunswick Heads. Sat • 6B Cedar Court, Bangalow. 2–2.30pm Thu 21 Sept 6pm at Heritage PROFESSIONALS & • 26 Argyle Street, House MARK COCHRANE Mullumbimby. Sat 2–2.30pm • 9/121 Dalley Street, FIRST NATIONAL LOIS BUCKETT REAL Mullumbimby. $359,000 BYRON BAY ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD • 17 River Terrace, • 39 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. $785,000 • 1 Granite Street, Lennox Head. Mullumbimby. Auction 26th • 3/77 Frasers Road, Sat 11–11.30am August at 1pm Mullumbimby Creek. $919,000 • 16 Chilcott Circuit, Ballina. Sat • 443 Upper Wilsons Creek 11–11.30am LOIS BUCKETT REAL Road, Wilsons Creek. Auction • 1/ 4 Harrier Street, Ballina. Sat ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD 11.30am–12.00pm • 1 Granite Street, Lennox Head. RAY WHITE BYRON BAY • 200 North Creek Road, Lennox 9 September 11am onsite • 9 Bottlebrush Crescent, Head. Sat 1–1.30pm Suffolk Park • 11 Stoneyhurst Drive, Lennox MCGRATH BYRON BAY • Lot 16 Dingo Lane, Myocum Head. Sat 1–1.30pm • 51 Station Street, • 37 Alcorn Rd, Tintenbar Mullumbimby. Saturday 26th MCGRATH BYRON BAY August 11am • 49 Armstrong Street, Suffolk • 202 Palmwoods Road, Main Park. Sat 10–10.30am Arm. Saturday 2nd September Rentals • 10 Redgate Road, South 9.30am Golden Beach. Sat 10– UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM • Lot 9 Monet Drive, – Open 10.30am Montecollum. Saturday 2nd CROUCH AMIRBEAGGI INSOLVENCY & BUSINESS ADVISORS • 165 Brooklet Road, Newrybar. September 11am 851 Bangalow Road, Bangalow Sat 11–11.30am • 642 Binna Burra Road, Federal. House • Prime level 11 acres with Byron Creek frontage • 60 Brushbox Drive, Saturday 2nd September Mullumbimby Creek. Sat 12pm Times • Run down house, studio, large shed form basic infrastructure 11–11.30am • 450 Repentance Creek Road, • 642 Binna Burra Road, Federal. Rosebank. Saturday 16th • Close to both Bangalow Village & Byron Bay’s beaches Sat 11–11.30am September 10am FIRST NATIONAL l /DQEDBSÄNOONQSTMHSXÄSNÄATHKCÄ@ÄL@FMHÆBDMSÄMDVÄGNLD • 680 Left Bank Road, • 165 Brooklet Drive, Newrybar. BYRON BAY Mullumbimby Creek. Sat Saturday 16th September • 15 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. surrounded by established trees AUCTION 11.30am–12pm 12pm Sat 10am • Lot 9 Monet Drive, • 16 Byrce Street, Suffolk Park. • 3/1 Wollumbin Street, Byron Price Guide $900,000 to $990,000 Sat 2nd Sept , Onsite 2PM Montecollum. Sat 12–12.30pm Saturday 16th September Bay. Sat 10.30am Duncan Lorimer • 450 Repentance Creek Road, 1.30pm • 15A Bangalow Road, Byron Rosebank. Sat 12–12.30pm • 10 Redgate Road, South Bay. Sat 11am 6687 1500 • 16 Bryce Street, Suffolk Park. Golden Beach. Saturday 16th • 9A Heritage Court, Suffolk 0400 844 412 Sat 12–12.30pm September 3pm Park. Sat 2pm North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 25 Business Directory

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Story and photos by Simon Haslam the addition of hops and yeast, I could taste the surprisingly sweet biscuity fl avour of the malted grain. If you thought the toughest jobs in Byron were feeding Insta and running an Airbnb, then spare a thought for these poor blokes who have to The Hazy One in make beer. Head brewer Alistair Gillespie only cans soon has time to surf once most days, and when I arrived at the Byron Bay Brewery at 10am last The scale of the industry surprised me. week they were already working! At least Alistair ‘We are brewing as much as we can has the good grace to acknowledge that, after here’, says Alistair, ‘but we’ve reached moving from Cape Town to Byron, it still feels like capacity’. Customers who sample the he’s landed a dream job. beers at the brewery often ask for something to take away as a memento The Lion Nathan group took over the working of their visit, so from October, The brewery and restaurant a year ago, and venue Hazy One will be available in cans at manager Adam Keane has worked hard to lift it the brewery. To make this happen from 119 in the Tripadvisor restaurant rankings to Alistair has to brew further afi eld. the top fi ve. ‘Breweries have a fairly large ‘People love the experience of coming here’, says environmental footprint’, says Alistair, Adam, ‘that’s what it’s all about. They can see the ‘mainly because of the amount of vats of brewing beer all around them, and see water used. It makes sense, rather than Alistair and assistant brewer Louis sweating it out build a new brewery, to use an existing every day brewing the exact beer that they’re brewery. I hopped on the plane last drinking on tap. month with my recipe and went down ‘To date The Hazy One has sold more than 15,000 to the West End brewery in Adelaide. schooners at the venue, and pair that with the They brew Kirin, Lashes, West End 4,441 frites served and the 2,718 portions of Alistair in Byron’s version of a sweatshop, Assistant brewer Louis gets a thumb workout draught and many other beers there, calamari served, and you have a venue that with visual cue. Lager is a German word for testing the beer. Brewing is a very scientifi c but I chose it because the equipment provides great food, great beers with a great ‘storehouse’: Lagerbier was traditionally brewed process requiring constant monitoring to and team are phenomenal. atmosphere in an even better location.’ in autumn and stored in caves in a ‘slow’ process ensure consistent quality and fl avour from ‘There’s a lot of planning involved in that saw the beer ready to drink in spring. every batch. a big brew, months before the actual Bestselling craft lager brew day, but it was basically the One of the most popular beers brewed in Byron is The Hazy favourite at festivals. same as at home in Byron, just a much bigger batch. One of the things we had to do was to match the sample of Byron water I One, an award-winning craft lager with ‘melon, apricot and ‘About 80 per cent of beer drinkers in Australia drink lager, and took down with me – the Adelaide water contains a lot of some stonefruit-like fl avours’ from the Australian and NZ hops, and having a craft lager is a great introduction to craft beers’, says minerals and less of others, but at West End they were able to biscuity, bready notes from the predominantly Australian malts Alistair. Alistair has chosen. exactly match my water profi le to ensure the beer tastes the Despite the rise in hardcore craft beer enthusiasts, surprisingly same as it does up here’. ‘It’s been a bestseller since the start’, says Alistair, ‘because it few beer drinkers know much about the process of production. suits the Byron climate’. The beer is served on tap, onsite, but More info: Cans of The Hazy One will be sold from possibly I learnt something new: there is no actual ‘malt’ – the barley as early as October. Where: Byron Bay Brewery (and also kegged at the Byron Bay brewery and then ‘exported’ grain itself, which has undergone the malting process, is the outside the Shire to about 60 other pubs. It is also a crowd participating bottleshops). 1 Skinners Shoot Rd, Byron Bay. malt. Trying that mixture straight from the brewing vats, before www.byronbaybrewing.com.au

Red earth, children, farm sheds, giant pigs By: Simon Haslam

It was all red earth, rolling hills, gum trees, Blue Ducks, but that’s how things roll in this farm sheds and giant pigs as this school group part of Byron. visited The Farm last week to learn a bit about It’s hard to actually see the pigs in this photo, how food is actually made on a working farm. as our insipid photographer didn’t want to The Farm’s mission is to ‘Grow, Feed and get too close, but they were roughly the mass Educate’, and school tours are an important of ten children. Possibly regular school visits part of the education process for the pigs, contribute to the pigs’ colossal girth – I would who learn an unnerving amount about human defi nitely have been counting heads as the behaviour with each outing. kids got back onto the bus. It’s hard to believe that you can be part of an More info: The Farm. Open 7 days from 7am. idyllic country scene, and buy local produce 11 Ewingsdale Rd, Ewingsdale. while also eating top-quality food and sipping www.thefarmbyronbay.com.au. a double espresso (or a cocktail) at the Three Life, with oysters By Simon Haslam

With oysters, champagne and world- and Thursday. There’s still a week to go, and renowned Balcony executive chef Sean although it’s highly unlikely that they will run Connolly on hand for table service, these out of oysters and champagne in that time, local women looked like they were having you might like to pop in and give them a scare. a great time at the Balcony’s Oyster Festival Katie Munro and Emma McClean (from Launch party. The month-long ‘festival’ at Children of the Tribe) and Claire Alexander- the venue involves a specialty oyster menu, Johnston (from @jetsetmama) Photo Mia oyster cocktails, $1 oyster hour from 5 till 6pm Forrest. every day and games from 6 till 8pm Tuesday

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Food Festival Frenzy A summary of Sample 2017 Story and photos by Vivienne Pearson Main Day: Saturday 2 September, 8am–4pm, Bangalow Showgrounds. Entry cost: $5 (children free) The leadup to Sample Food Festival 2017 (Sat 2 September) seems like a good time to refl ect on the rising popularity of food $5 and $10 tasting plates on off er from 23 local eateries, festivals. including Scratch Patisserie, Harvest Café, Puremelt Chocolate, Luscious Foods, Town Restaurant, Macadamia Castle and Ilias The Echo To make sure it isn’t just we at who are noticing this The Greek. All plates compete for the Golden Fork awards, trend. I asked Tourism Australia their view. ‘We know from judged by Paul West, Ben Williamson, Samantha Gowing and our research that food and wine are now important drivers Matt Golinski. of destination choice, and that is certainly translating into an increasingly popularity among travellers for food festivals,’ says More than 150 stalls – local food producers and other lovely Leo Seaton, from the peak body for international travellers to Sample 2016 ‘lifestyle’ stalls. Australia. Cooking demonstrations each hour 9am–2pm, including Figures show that good food and wine are the prime emotional the My Mayor Rules cookoff (Byron v Lismore and Kyogle v Destination NSW, which Richmond Valley). factors for choosing a destination for more than one-third of identifi es that one in international travellers, and that half of all travellers are hungry six Australian travellers, Celebrity Cooking stage mystery box challenges 9 / 9.45 / for food-and-wine events (Tourism Australia’s pun, not mine!). mainly aged 25–44, 10.30am, including Samantha Gowing, Matt Golinski and Interestingly, for international visitors, Australia does not rate describe themselves as Clayton Donovan. so highly as a food-and-wine destination before they visit here passionate about food Music onstage 12–3pm. Animal Shows at 9.30 and 11am. for the fi rst time. Once they have, Australia is rated only behind and wine and actively Other events: France and Italy as a top-quality destination for food. This means seek out events where Ahead of the Curve – Kerry O’Brien MCs a panel of successful that Australia’s reputation for great food does not necessarily they can learn and Choc Davidson’s Plum Macca local businesspeople – Wed 30 August 5pm, Bangalow Hotel precede it, something Tourism Australia is working on changing interact with growers Mess – tasting plate from Town ($20) since this research was conducted (2013). It also, one hopes, and chefs. Restaurant 2016 means that there are a lot of restaurants enjoying positive This fi ts with Tourism Fab Ladies Wine Soiree – Five course dinner by Gavin Hughes reactions from customers whose expectations have been Australia’s view about why people like events such as Sample. with accompanying wines – Thurs 31 August 6.30pm, Byron at Byron ($130) *SOLD OUT* completely exceeded! ‘Great food-and-wine experiences are about people, produce You may think that international visitors are not the prime and place. Festivals are a perfect combination of all three,’ says Salt of the Earth Lunch – the traditional ‘Sample Lunch’ – Friday audience for Sample and other local food festivals. In the main Leo Seaton. 1 Sept 12 noon, Byron Bay Golf Club ($130) you are right though Sample organiser Remy Tancred tells me Perhaps most importantly for locals, events such as Sample Signature Flavours Dinner – four chefs present their signature that she knows of many visitors to Sample visiting from overseas, give a boost to our local economy. Tourism Australia’s website dish – Fri 1 Sept 6.30pm, Byron at Byron ($150) particularly New Zealand and China. She also says that these notes that food and wine (and I’ll assume this also covers coff ee visitors, as well as those from farther-away places in Australia, and beer!) now account for one in every fi ve dollars spent by many more. These range from the small to the huge – such as tend to come to both the main festival day as well as lead-in international tourists in Australia. lunches and dinners. the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, which features more Destination NSW agrees that events such as Sample are than 200 events, WA’s Taste Great Southern that runs over 18 Remy’s fi gures show that nearly half of Sample’s visitors are important for local economies, with Sample Food Festival from northern NSW. Another quarter travel for the day or the days, and a nine-day Harvest Week in Victoria’s Daylesford and recently awarded funding as a regional fl agship event. ‘This Macedon area. My personal favourite of those I browsed is weekend from a slightly wider circle – from NSW’s mid north funding is designed to be spent on advertising to encourage coast up to southeast Queensland. Innisfail’s Feast of the Senses, dedicated to tropical and exotic more people from outside the area to visit and stay for a few fruits and last year achieved a successful Guinness World Record The northern rivers currently sits at number three for regions days to enjoy the region and the festival,’ explains Remy. for the longest banana split! within NSW that Australians are considering visiting because Tourism Australia has more than 150 food-and-wine festivals It seems that, increasingly, people are travelling on their of our food and wine (after the Hunter Valley and the Blue listed on their database and tell me they suspect there are Mountains). This is according to 2015 research conducted by stomachs. Eating Out Guide Good Taste echo.net.au/good-taste

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Australian songstress Bloom brings to you Byron’s very own home-grown rock giants the songs of two amazing artists: Amy Wine- Elegant Shiva have just secured a signing house and Adele. with one of the world’s largest global inde- pendent publishing companies, Peer Music. This superstar-in-the-making brings her soul- ful vocal resonance to cover two artists who Starting in Byron fi ve years ago, playing have taken the music world by storm over house parties and generating a notable local the last decade. Amy Winehouse and Adele fanbase, the Elegant Shiva boys have gone have amassed a legion of fans the world over, from strength to strength on their musical and have sold in excess of 20 million albums journey. To celebrate, Elegant Shiva are put- between them. ting on a gig at the Byron’s Woody’s Surf Shack on Friday. Backed by a dynamic all-star band, this is not a tribute show, but a young lady The evening will provide with the ability to pay homage to the beer from Young amazing vocal talents of these two Henry’s, as well as Sammond Somerville, Host Robb and Palangi women. support from well- loved local band Rig WELCOME TO THE REPUBLIC Phil. Plus live music from Benny D Williams to The Allstar Band features former City and the kick off the party. On top of the funky tunes members of such great artists as emerging across two stages there will be fun shirts to The Angels, Jon English (including Byron’s favourite dance party is back this young Gold purchase from The Party Shirt People, glitter Newcastle’s own Amy Vee on keys Saturday with Coco Republic set to deliver Coast band body art, palm fronds, free body tattoos and, and backing vocals), Marcia Hines FSTVL 4. Coco parties bring creative and cool Fight Ibis. of course, good vibes all night long. and more. crowds to the tropical al fresco location of the Door entry Byron Bay Brewery. The music will be funky Saturday at 1pm at the Byron Bay Brewery The Adele & Amy Songbook with will be and the vibes will be high with a long list of with free entry before 4pm. $15 pre-sale or two-course dinner is on Friday 1 free until DJs including Al Royale, Lippo, Webber, Popp, $20 on the door. September at the Ballina RSL. 11pm. FOSTERING TALENT WITH MENTORSHIPS AT JUST 25, A ONE-TIME BYRON STEINER STUDENT HAS ESTABLISHED HERSELF AS ONE OF MELBOURNE’S BRIGHTEST NEW VOICES IN MODERN FOLK.

It all started for Domini ten years I considered that my making music ‘I think a lot of creative people do,’ she ago when she was just 15. Her music might be of value to other people – it says. ‘It is part of the fl awed elements teacher Tom Whitaker saw something might have meaning to them.’ of humans and our psychology and our in her songwriting that he believed in. doubt that are often the content of my Forster laughs about her early song- songs. It’s where my inspiration comes ‘I got into the Triple J Unearthed high writing. ‘I got taught guitar by a from but it can be a huge part of the school competition as a fi nalist,’ says high-school boyfriend. l wrote my diffi culty of a creative career. Contrarily Domini. ‘Tom managed to talk Glenn fi rst break-up song about him. On the part of me wants to disown the self- Wright at the festival into giving me a guitar!’ doubt but in a way it’s part of the drive, slot on the opening night at the gala. Another of her important mentors and if it weren’t there I wouldn’t have Tom later told me that I inspired him was Lior, whom she played with at last done it!’ to get the Youth Mentorship program year’s Mullum Music Festival opening Raven together; he said that I planted the night. Her new album , recorded with seed!’ producer Nick Huggins in March this ‘I was studying when I met Lior. One year, traverses the dark side. ‘It’s a And from little things, as Paul Kelly of my teachers was a friend of his and reference to the darker parts of me and tells us, big things do grow – such as I performed in a competition and he the parts I want to disown. It’s about dreams, careers, lives. saw me, and he asked me to do the growing up and having to come to Had it not been for that mentorship support for his shows. In the four years terms with my dark side,’ says Forster. from her teacher, the encouragement since then we have done more than 60 Dominik Forster returns to Mullum to get out there, perhaps a young shows together, all over the country. Music Festival this year as a performer musician such as Domini wouldn’t have I have sung at the Enmore, Sydney in her own right and as a mentor for found the courage to pursue a creative Opera House… all these opportunities the under-15s. She will also be joining career. were massive for me and spending time on the road and learning the tricks Cecilia Brandolini in a show that fea- ‘Mentors have been massive for me,’ of the trade has been so fantastic. Lior tures past mentorship winners. she says. ‘Tom believed in me so much took me under his wing. I said to him ‘It’s full circle,’ she smiles. ‘I haven’t and was so encouraging. He created once after a show at the Opera House, played my music at Mullum Music so many opportunities for me. He even where I had to sing a duet, that I felt Festival since the fi rst year.’ played as my drummer for a while so I honoured. I went to a schmoozing could get gigs. Having someone who thing afterwards. I did the embarrass- Ten years on, Domini Forster is no believed in my music so much was ing over-share, of saying Thank You longer a talented teenager; she is a amazing!’ says Forster, who says that it after two champagnes. And he said, woman, living life and making music was a turning point for her when her well I really like you but it’s not why her way. music left the bedroom and hit the I give you these opportunities; I love Mullum Music Festival’s Youth Men- stage. what you do and the way audiences torship applications are now open. react to what you do and the space you ‘I realised my music could connect with Alongside Domini Forster as the create. As a sensitive, creative person other people. For me it was cathartic. under-15s’ mentor, band mentors are sometimes plagued by self-doubt, hav- It felt personal. It was a big leap that Husky, singer/songwriter is Aine Tyrrell, ing those mentors who can show you people want to hear my music. Of and vocal mentor is Kodi Twiner (Lady the way has been invaluable.’ course my mum loves it, but I realised Slug). Open to artists younger than 21. people I didn’t even know were con- For a young woman with so much tal- 16–19 November, 2017. necting to my music, and for me that ent, it is surprising to learn that Forster Go to the website for more details. was a big deal and it was the fi rst time does experience self-doubt. www.mullummusicfestival.com

32 August 23, 2017 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo ENTERTAINMENT FALLS IS COMING SEAN CHOOLBURRA’S GOT TALENT It’s 25 years of Falls Festival, and to celebrate our brightest ever THERE ARE FEW COMICS LIKE SEAN CHOOLBURRA. ORIGINALLY summer silver jubilee, across the 100 percent all-natural A DANCER WITH AUSTRALIA’S PRESTIGIOUS BANGARRA, amphitheaters and centre stages of our spiritual homes in CHOOLBURRA WAS BORN WITH THE MOVES. Lorne, Marion Bay, Byron Bay and Fremantle the crew are And not just in dance. He’s a story man, a natural-born enter- One of the things white fellas say to announcing an impressive tainer. Weaving his strong connection with culture with his strong me that gets on my goat is… lineup with some of connection with people, Sean has this extraordinary ability to Do you teach kids their culture? the headliners make his comedy shows a transcendent experience. performing If I won lotto I’d… buy my exclusively for He doesn’t swear or use profanity. He yarns. He’s a trickster. A lot dream car – a mustang – and Falls, with no of the time he’s ‘only gammin’’! Come and see Sean and you’ll a boat. understand why he has been asked to perform for the Dalai Lama sideshows, If I were in charge I… would and Prince Charles! including have my own show (if I were in Flume and Want to fi nd out a little more about what makes this fella tick? charge of HBO). Glass Animals. Read on. When you see me at Mullum you With Liam When I was a kid I wanted to… be Tarzan. Gallagher, can expect… a lot of music, dancing If I had an hour with Malcolm Turnbull I’d suggest he… abolish The Kooks, and jokes about my mother-in-law. the intervention, legalise same-sex marriage, and give our people Fleet Foxes, Sean Choolburra performs (the Aboriginal Australians) a treaty. Peking Duk in a double feature with and a whole When I am alone I like to… listen to music, go on long drives, Andy Saunders. Two lot more write comedy, and do power walks. of Australia’s best world-class Dancing is… Language of the land. It frees you, can take you standup comedy acts hitting back in time and send you anywhere. It’s an emotion, a feeling talent, who just stages around and spiritual connection. happen to be the country The music I love that I am embarrassed about is… 80s pop Indigenous. Emceed and of course, music in terms of the Cure and Madonna by Mandy Nolan. here in our backyard at My mum always said… I was a free spirit or free soul. Mullumbimby North Byron When I drive I like to… listen to music and look at scenery. When Ex-Services Club Parklands from I drive is when my ideas of comedy come to me. on Monday 11 31 Dec till When I die I want people to say… Told you it comes in threes. September. 2 January. 7.30pm. Tickets If you didn’t know me you’d think… I was single the way I carry General Sales $25/30 at on. commence at the door or What annoys my wife most about me is… 9am this coming my zoning out. online at Tuesday. Go to My best quality is my ability to… Positiveness to negativity. mandynolan. fallsfestival.com I feel embarrassed when… my kids out-dance me with a move. com.au.

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audience was simply a dream. In fact, there is nothing a comedy audience can do to put Andrew Nason off . Stink bombs, swearing and Stars scrotums, Nason has seen them all. With a keen wit and incisive style, Andrew with Lilith Nason remains one of the most popu- lar comedians on the SE Qld Comedy Circuit, both as a headline act and MC. THE PLANETARY FESTIVAL OF He is this month’s feature act at Comedy SYDNEY’S BEST IN BYRON RETROGRADES DEEPENS THIS WEEK’S in the Garden, the monthly standup EMPHASIS ON RE VERBS SUCH AS comedy evening at the Byron Brewery. The funniest comedians from this year’s RETRACE, RECONNECT, REVIEW, With unseasonably warm summer nights Sydney Comedy Festival are hitting RETRIEVE, RECLAIM, REFLECT, RELEASE, creeping in, what better way to cel- the road and bringing an all-star com- REBOOT, RENEW… ebrate the fi rst day of spring than a night edy showcase to Byron Bay with an epic of comedy in the great outdoors! With lineup expertly curated from this year’s Paul McMahon as MC and Aaron Pratt as festival. MC for the night is Sean Wood- FESTIVAL OF THE IMAGINATION support. ARIES: If exchanges LIBRA: If this week’s people land. Sean has built up an arsenal of start heating up, your seem agitated or unreliable Byron Bay Brewery Beer Garden. comedic observations and experiences forthrightness can put you at a and harmony’s hard to fi nd, Festival of the Imagination is the Friday 1 September. Starts at 8pm. Free. that he is ready to unleash in a barrage disadvantage with others less then at least let Mercury Ocean Shores Primary School’s major of jokes. Joining him will be Al Del Bene ardent, more calculating. That the choice-maker planet help organise your inner celebration for the year and is open (USA), a seasoned comedy veteran and said, the present retrograde democracy into agreement to everyone, young and old. Run in DANGEROUSLY POETIC staple of New York City’s underground transits have tremendous conjunction with Ocean Shores Art Expo, comedy scene. Other highlights include and accord. Also, Jupiter growth potential for Rams in your sign wants you and held annually at the school, it is a fi rebrand South African comic Dusty Rich, who are able to compost great opportunity to view some fabulous This Sunday, Dangerously Poetic Press Daniel Connell, and winner of the 2017 reconnecting with the wisdom stressful energies of anger, and beautiful stories you used works from local and emerging artists. present music and dance at the Ocean Billy T Award at the NZ International Com- frustration and hurt into the to know. And still do… The fun day off ers rides for the children, Shores Art Expo grand fi nale! It will be edy Festival Angella Dravid (NZ), and up- creative turnarounds of this and-comer and one of the hand-selected SCORPIO: Professional great food, awesome coff ee and a fabu- held at the Ocean Shores Public School week’s roadshow. lous sausage sizzle sponsored by Salumi Hall, Shara Blvd, over 1.30–3pm and ‘Fresh’ comedians from the 2017 Sydney convolutions and shakeups Australia; there are games, face-painting, features local art, music and poetry with Comedy Festival Mitch Garling! TAURUS: If this week off ers rumbling in the career music and entertainment by students special guests Mana Aloha Hula Troupe. challenging narratives; they jungle? A quick rethink Saturday 2 September at the Byron could fl ick these to your and some of the musicians living in the With a short sound journey by local may also come with a side Theatre. advantage, though be wary community; there are workshops and a musician Adam Rankin and featuring order of forgotten promises, unconvincing excuses and of misinformation where tour of the school’s wonderful regener- poets and readers Lisa Brockwell, Kath- aggressive agendas are ated wetland that backs on to the Bil- ryn Riding, and Laura Jan Shore. Poets depressing disappointments. LATIN DANCE! Obviously not what you concerned. Check your linudgel nature reserve. and poetry-lovers are invited to bring a sources. And don’t hit ordered on this week’s menu, poem to share on the theme Spirit of the overdrive. Consider all delays Opening night celebrations begin on but to paraphrase the age- Land, your own or someone else’s. The Byron Latin Dance Collective is a blessing in disguise, because Friday at 7pm and the festival continues old wisdom of the I Ching, bringing the latin fi re to Sassy Salsa’s calm consideration absolutely on Saturday at the pubic school on what’s trouble other than Friday Fiesta this Friday at Club Mul- trumps hasty moves. Shara Boulevard, North Ocean Shores, opportunity in work boots? 10am–3pm. FEELING DUSTY SECOND TIME lum. Teachers Leyla, Kylie, Nadia, Paul SAGITTARIUS: Assertion and and Robert have a passion for all things GEMINI: Geminis’ mentor straightforwardness can be a ROUND! latin. Leyla and Rob have won the planet Mercury is rather double-edged sword when SPRING INTO COMEDY Australian National Master Division Salsa like a celestial tour guide information is incomplete, Couple for the last three years. Join them indicating the best route from inaccurate or exaggerated. Back in March, Dusty Rich was supposed in this night of dance that will start with one place to the next. If this So refrain from judging till Most people say that comedy must be to headline the Ballina RSL’s monthly Big a FREE salsa workshop at 6pm (no part- week brings a choice-at-the- you’re sure of the facts, or the hardest job. It’s not true. Andrew Gig, but on the day, the rain was coming ner required). You too can discover why crossroads moment, your better still, trade in judgment for curiosity. This week’s Nason was a high-school teacher, and down. A lot. Roads were closing, and by dancing salsa, cha cha cha and bachata cosmic signpost’s presently practitioners of tantrum yoga lunch time the gig was off . The whole of (among other things) is so much fun. suggesting education: either after you’ve faced a bunch of disen- are best met with mature starting or completing a gaged teenagers every day for ten years, the northern rivers was inundated. It was mediation techniques – and course of studies to benefi t then the relative quiet of a comedy club the fi rst time in 10 years that we had to humour. cancel the monthly NORPA’S MASTERCLASSES yourself and the world around comedy night.This you. CAPRICORN: The celestial weather report forecasts month Dusty Rich CANCER: If others close relationship strains and returns to headline An impressive team of highly skilled off emotionally this week, complications, along with at the Ballina RSL. theatre-makers has joined northern use the support of Venus in NSW-based theatre company NORPA group dramas featuring It’s the same night your sign to stay connected. exasperating argy-bargy and as associate artists to deliver a greatly he features briefl y Don’t let trepidation hold arguing over who’s in charge. in the Sydney increased creative program. you back from breaking old Everybody knows Capricorns Comedy Festival Janis Balodis, Jade Dewi, Caroline patterns and new ground. Do are never wrong, but still this Roadshow over in Dunphy, Darcy Grant, Mitch King, Val- be vigilant about protecting week you’ll probably prefer Lismore, and early ley Lipcer, Kate McDowell and Emma your personal information to check, rather than have September he’ll be Saunders will work alongside Julian Louis online. And fi nally, remember to hear someone other than yourself say Told you… in Byron, but he’ll (artistic director) and Kirk Page (associate generous gestures open the be hightailing it director) to create new devised works for way to lucky breaks. AQUARIUS: If this week’s over to Ballina to NORPA; deliver masterclasses, workshops LEO: After this year’s second projects or communications do his full show. and training programs; host artist resi- Leo new-moon eclipse develop unexpected elements, these will be A true original, his dencies; launch a program for children, rocketed you into the benefi cial or detrimental style is manic but families and school students; as well as spotlight, how you’re seen, depending on your response. impactful. The mys- develop their own works and strengthen the way you behave and tical art of comedy creative connections into the northern Suggestions? Dance with what you say now will all change, make it a game. bursts through his rivers community.Immediate opportuni- aff ect the next six months. So veins (and mouth) Leverage retrograde setbacks ties for people to take advantage of the here’s the thing: Remember to your advantage. Find coupled with his expertise of the new associate artists the Lion King’s problem-free the secret ingredient in razor-sharp wit, are via masterclass series and a weekly philosophy: Hakuna Matata? challenging personalities you taking no prison- drop-in class. These are a dance-theatre Or as Aussies say: No worries. can turn into a useful ally. Get ers. Dusty Rich is, masterclass with Emma Saunders creative. VIRGO: Welcome to your without question, (Dance Theatre Masterclass 31 Aug till 2 PISCES: Navigating this an unnaturally Sept) and a physical theatre and acrobat- happy birthday month, Virgos week’s volatile personalities naturally talented ic masterclass with Darcy Grant (Balanc- – may it be deliciously healthy and gloriously rewarding. is like treading on eggs in comedic anomaly. ing Dynamics 18–22 September), plus a stilettos. So just do your drop-in weekly class exploring improvi- This week kicks off with the Catch Dusty Rich annual reassessment as best to charm grumpsters, sation and performance with Jade Dewi diff use moody mindsets and at the Big Gig at Mercury retrograde in your (Training Ground 18–22 September). relieve tense situations in a the Ballina RSL sign requests a deeper look at way that refreshes the page on Thursday 31 NORPA artistic director Julian Louis will stresses, pressures and desires. for all concerned. Then leave August with Paul also be involved in all classes. NORPA is Are demands from others, the bothersome demands of McMahon as sup- off ering three complimentary places per and/or yourself, overriding fatiguing people and lavish port and Mandy masterclass series. For more information what’s really important? What yourself with some feel-good Nolan as MC. 8pm. about all classes visit http://norpa.org. needs to change? comfort love. 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BY JOHN CAMPBELL

BRIGGS BRINGS IT HOME TO THE BREWERY es and now, probably for the THE DARK TOWER biggest bucks of them all, mentariat. The Coca-Cola 600, ticipants collaborating on a This month, MC Ellen Briggs, natural-born storyteller, headlining in a blockbuster an annual NASCAR event, is grand larceny (with the audi- and a fi nalist of the Melbourne’s International Comedy Make no mistake, the hero of that requires him to do little about to commence. ence’s approval), usually has Festival, RAW Comedy Competition, heads up Home this is the Gun. Roland (Idris more than recite his simplis- urbane guys in Ray-Bans and Crafted Comedy at the Byron Bay Brewery. This comedy Elba) is the last in a long line tic lines in front of a green Before the cars rev up, Italian suits pulling off the prodigy was just an open miker herself a decade ago, but of gunslingers living on a screen. however, there is the obliga- jig (Ocean’s Eleven etc), but now she’s one of the most in-demand acts on the circuit. distant planet. His credo, pro- tory overwrought rendition Based on a series of novels Jimmy and his crew are white She introduces the creme de la creme of Byron’s vibrant nounced with solemn piety of America the Beautiful, by Stephen King (I am an trash, and the women, sister underground standup comedy scene to the mad crowd at before he shoots his victim, is with thousands standing, admirer of the prolifi c writer, Mellie (Riley Keough – Elvis’s the Byron Bay Brewery on Thursday. 8pm. Free. ‘I kill with my heart’ – and he’s hands over their hearts, as a but have not read these granddaughter) and divorcee the good guy! parachutist glides to ground stories), the gifted young- Bobbie Jo (Katie Holmes), training the Stars ’n’ Bars. The villain is Walter (Matthew ster plays the crucial role of are not exactly blue-stocking FROM BEER TO MATERNITY: WOMEN LIKE US Director Steven Sodergergh McConaughey), a satanic, catalyst and Taylor is a clas- sophisticates. It makes for a is not mocking these people omnipotent fi gure whose sical Spielberg naïf. But it’s a funnier, more earthy take on or the culture they represent, Women Like Us, the smash hit comedy show by Ellen goal it is to destroy the Tower particularly blokey adventure, the formula and leaves you but you can’t help viewing Briggs and Mandy Nolan, has now clocked more than that maintains peace in the and oddly so, given the regu- with the strong impression the spectacle in the light of 50 shows around the country. So if you’ve missed out or Universe. This particular lar appearance in recent years that Soderbergh was a big fan the recent incident at Charlot- are desperate for another night with these two irreverent Tower is only vulnerable to of strong female characters of TV’s My Name Is Earl. The tesville. Having just been ladies of the mic, then you can catch them at Condong the minds of children who who are also excellent at kill- plot stalls briefl y as its com- sacked and needing money Bowling Club when they raise money for Murwillumbah have a rare ‘shine’ about ing people. plexity grows, but Tatum’s for an anticipated custody High School on Saturday 9 September (tix on women- them – Jake (Tom Taylor) is boofheaded charm wins the battle with his ex-wife, Jimmy likeus.com.au) or at Lennox’s Park Lane Theatre in Ballina one of those rare children. day when concentration is (Channing Tatum) and his on 30 September – with tix online at communityspaces. Walter wants to capture the stretched, as does Craig’s LOGAN LUCKY brother Clyde (Adam Driver), com.au or in hard copy at the venues. Be quick; these boy to fulfi l his wicked ambi- turn as a career crook with a tion, while Roland buddies-up a one-handed bartender, girls pack a room about as easily as they pack a D cup. Halfway through this heist Southern drawl – enjoying with the kid to protect him. hatch a plan to rob the till fl ick, there is a sequence that immensely his release from Jake lives with his widowed at the big motor race. To reveals more clearly to outsid- the duties as 007. A beauti- Mom (Katheryn Winnick) in, do it they enlist the help of BALLINA GOES BACK TO THE 60S ers what the US is all about fully cheesy performance of of all places, New York City – renowned safe-blower Joe Country Roads than anything you might see by Jimmy’s do futuristic movies such as Bang (Daniel Craig), who is at Revolution on the news or read in count- little girl and a clever summa- The Beatles made a song of it – – refl ecting this happen anywhere else? present in the clink. This type less columns of the com- tion are value-added extras. the scale of change from the Fifties to the Sixties. It was Meaning that what we are of movie, involving many par- a decade of seismic shifts in politics, music and society. It to accept as a given is that saw protest against many of the values held dear during it is not the survival of the the social rebuilding following World War II, including Universe that is at stake, but against war itself. Women demanded more rights, and as that of the Big Apple (hence the pill and other contraceptives were introduced, it was the title – the Tower must not possible for them to plan their careers and have babies fall). There are some pretty when they wanted them. good bits before director Social change was also refl ected in the music of the Nikolaj Arcel lets the action decade. The likes of Dylan and Baez sang their protests at fl y into overdrive, but insight, what was wrong in society while the Beatles and the Roll- observation and character ing Stones started a new era of beat and pop music. In development go missing. Europe, Australia and New Zealand pirate radio stations Elba has a powerful screen defi ed government bans and broadcast from ships at sea. presence, but it’s more Ballina Players’ production of The Marvellous Wonder- interesting to watch McCo- ettes covers this period of revolution, using chart-topping naughey prance around as hits from the 50s and 60s to tell the story of four girls the black-clad Antichrist. His with big skirts, big voices and big dreams and their tran- career has taken him from sition from high school to womanhood. Opening night, rom-com lead to highly Friday 8 September, is a special event with complimen- lauded dramatic performanc- tary glass of champagne and canapés before the show. The season runs until Sunday 24 September. Tickets are available either online at www.ballinaplayers.com.au or from Just Funkin’ Music in River Street, Ballina, phone 6686 2440.

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BRIGGS FIESTA COCO REPUBLIC FSTVL4 HEAD 2PM MANOA CLUB LENNOX 4PM CASS Stoked to support WOODY’S SURF SHACK, POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY BYRON THEATRE 9AM CHINDERAH TAVERN 7PM OCEAN SHORES PUBLIC live music in our BYRON 8PM CHEF DE PARTY 5PM TAZ / DALE STEPHENS BYRON TANGO FESTIVAL MR TROY SCHOOL, 1.30PM Northern Rivers & FRIENDS ST MARTIN’S, MULLUMBIMBY 4.30PM MENDOZA TANGO MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES, DANGEROUSLY POETIC backyard FRESH CAFE, 7PM ELENA B 12.30PM ECSTATIC TEMPLE QUARTET 6PM TROMBONE KELLIE PRESS + MANA ALOHA WILLIAMS DANCE HULA TROUPE + ADAM BYRON SERVICES CLUB, 7PM, SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM RANKIN TREEHOUSE 7.45PM PAT MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY LOCALS NIGHT WITH MOJO HIGH TIDE The way it should be TIERNEY & JACK BILLMAN 8PM KRAPPYOKEE BILLINUDGEL HOTEL, 2PM, STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM TYALGUM, O HEART MUSIC BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 8PM SHAKE IT FOR SEA SHEPHERD DJ PARTY 9.30PM LUKE FESTIVAL 7PM, BLUES CLUB RED RIVER JOHNNY 40TH ANNIVERSARY W DJS MORRIS CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM AMAZON, THE DOKTA, DJ POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY LENNOX HOTEL 9PM DAN ACOUSTIC SESSIONS XFAKTA, CRYSTAL DIGIT & 6.30PM CHEYNNE MURPHY CLARK BAND WOODY’S SURF SHACK, SOUNDLOUNGE CHASE THE THE SEA GYPSIES TRIO BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK BYRON 9PM DJ NERY SUN BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 4.30PM FRED COLE 9PM ENCOUNTER BYRON, 6PM 2PM, THE RATPACK SHOW FRIDAY 25 B-TOWN DJS COMMUNITY HEARTSONG SEAGULLS, MUDSLIDE WHARF BAR, BALLINA 3PM NORTHERN RIVERS & KIRTAN COOLANGATTA GOLF GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, JUSTIN BANNISTER COMMUNITY GALLERY CLUB 1PM SMOKEHOUSE BYRON ISRAELI CHICKS + TREEHOUSE, BYRON 7.30PM 5.30PM GRACE CRUICE COUNTRY MUSIC CHINDERAH TAVERN 2.30PM STORK CHRISTIAN PATEY RICHIE WILLIAMS DUO BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8PM MEMORIAL EXHIBITION THE CHANNON BUTTERY OPEN MIC RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM OPENING OCEAN SHORES PUBLIC TAVERN, 7.30PM THE DIRTY RIVERVIEW HOTEL, RAGGA JUMP FESTIVAL WOODY’S SURF SHACK, KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS SCHOOL, 10AM CHANNEL DUO MURWILLUMBAH 2.30PM BYRON 9PM DJS JAMIE, BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM CLUB THE PRELOVES OF THE IMAGINATION PRELOVES INO PINO, 5PM WHARVES SLHTTE, 4 EYES SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK SUNDAY 27 SPHINX ROCK, MT BURRELL & GUESTS MANOA SUN BISTRO, BYRON TRIVIA 8.30PM JON J BRADLEY PARK 6.30PM ROB CSOKAS 2PM BYRON THEATRE 6PM, GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, CURRUMBIN RSL 4PM WITH STEWEY RIVERVIEW HOTEL, BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM BYRON TANGO FESTIVAL BYRON MAYWEATHER ACOUSTIC SESSIONS SUFFOLK PARK HALL 7.15PM MURWILLUMBAH 7.30PM DAN CLARK VS MC GREGOR, JESSE STICKY WICKET, BYRON SWEET MIXJAR TYALGUM, O HEART MUSIC NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM PUMPHREY FESTIVAL 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER CABARITA SPORTS CLUB BANGALOW HOTEL 8PM MESCALITO BLUES RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM 9.30PM OOZ BUGGY BROTHERS BRACKETS OPEN MIC CLUB MULLUM 7PM RAISED OOZ MONDAY 28 WOODY’S SURF SHACK, CONDONG BOWLING CLUB MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY BYRON 8PM DJS 9PM BY EAGLES + BEN WILSON BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 7.30PM TWEED VALLEY GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, 7PM TRIVIA ELEGANT SHIVA 4.30PM GOODRICH 8PM DJ JAZZ CLUB MULLUM LIBRARY 10.30AM BYRON DAN CLARK ELEMENTS OF BYRON, DAVE DOGG TYALGUM, O HEART MUSIC ANNIE BRYANT STORIES & RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM WEDNESDAY 30 BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM SUNRISE 5PM HARRY FESTIVAL SONGS BENJAMIN WALSHE NICHOLS & FRIEND LIVE MUSIC RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM TWIN TOWNS JUNIORS, LULU’S, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM BEACH HOTEL, BYRON SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE BYRON THEATRE 9AM BYRON JASON DELPHIN DUO TWEED HEADS 5PM MAT DINKUM BOHOS 8.30PM 4’20’ REGGAE GREGG PETERSON STOKES DUO TANGO FESTIVAL BEACH HOTEL, BYRON POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY WOODY’S SURF SHACK, LUSHIOUS FOODS, 6PM SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE JON J 8.30PM OOZ CURRUMBIN PUB 8PM 6.30PM GYPSY CABARET BYRON 9PM REGGAE STEVE MANOA CLAWMACHINE, COASTAL BRADLEY AFTERPARTY BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM LENNOX HOTEL 8.30PM TREEHOUSE, BYRON 7.45PM LIGHTS, PURE MILK, TREEHOUSE, BYRON 12PM B-SPACE, BALLINA 5PM JAM OPEN MIC WITH ALAIN DE PALM WINE AMBASSADORS WHITNEY VEITCH THE SUPERLOVE DJ HASSLED OFF & FRIENDS EWINGSDALE HALL 7PM CARNE BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM CURRUMBIN RSL 5PM BALLINA RSL 6PM BOB BANGALOW MARKET, 9AM, MOVING SOUL CONSCIOUS BYRON BOWLING CLUB LEIGH JAMES ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WALTON ELENA B WILLIAMS TRIO DANCE MUSICAL TRIVIA TUESDAY 29 STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM TOM BAILEY LOOKING FOR WHAT’S ON GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, WOODY’S SURF SHACK, MARSHALL O'KELL BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE BYRON BAY TANGO FESTIVAL 2017 BYRON Friday 25 – Sunday 27 August RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BALLINA RSL 7PM SOCIAL A NIGHT OUT? Tango workshops, Practicas & Milongas avail. See website for ticket details JAMIE ASHFORTH BALLROOM DANCE

We have hundreds of gigs from THE MENDOZA TANGO QUARTET PLAYS PIAZZOLLA PRESENTED BY BYRON BAY around the north coast in the TANGO FESTIVAL 2017 Saturday 26 August, 4.30pm region’s BEST online gig guide $25.00 WEDNESDAY SAFE DRIVERS COURSE FOR LEARNERS BLUE LOVE PRESENTED BY BYRON 13 SEPT $140 THEATRE AND SHAUN PARKER & COMPANY 4.30–7.30PM BOOKINGS: WWW.BYS.ORG.AU echo.net.au/gig-guide Friday 1 September, 8pm Full $35 | Byron Theatre Member $30 | Conc $30 BARISTA COURSE Age 15+ TUESDAY 12 & 19 SEPT $50 - AGES: 15 TO 24 THE SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL 4–7PM BOOKINGS: WWW.BYS.ORG.AU SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY 2017 SYDNEY

COMEDY FESTIVAL AUG / SEPT COMING SHORT HOSPITALITY COURSES Saturday 2 September, 5pm & 8pm SOON $35 | Age 15+ CONTACT KARIM ON 0490 669 938 FOR MORE INFO A. C. GRAYLING: DEMOCRACY AND ITS CRISIS PRESENTED BY BYRON WRITERS SAVE SPIRIT OF THE BAY – YAC FUNDRAISING EVENT FESTIVAL THE DATE SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER 4PM TO 11PM Wednesday 6 September, 6pm Full $35 | BWF Member $30 BOOK THE YAC GIGS • EVENTS • CONFERENCES • WORKSHOPS CALL STEFFIE ON 6685 7777 OR EMAIL [email protected]. Enjoy a drink at the Theatre Bar ALCOHOL & DRUG-FREE VENUE AND WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY! Meeting rooms for hire

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DEADLINE: For additions and changes to the Service Directory is 12pm Friday. LINE ADS: $99 for 3 months or $340 for 1 year prepaid. • Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments For line Service Directory ads email classifi [email protected]. artisanair.com.au MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE LEGENDARY DISPLAY ADS: $66 per week for colour display ad. Minimum 8 week booking 4 weeks prepaid. PLEASE CALL Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016 OFFROAD TYRES Please supply display ads 85mm wide, 28mm high. New display ads will be placed at end of section. AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION 6680 9394 MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay ...... 66858500 For display Service Directory ads email [email protected]. AU 37088 Lic 246545C BATHROOM RENOVATIONS The Echo Service Directory is online in Echonetdaily – www.echo.net.au/service-directory INSTALL, MAINTENANCE, SERVICE & REPAIRS ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777 ALL MAKES AND MODELS INDEX OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE LOCAL - RELIABLE - COMPETITIVE Accountants & Bookkeepers ... 37 Internet & Data Services ...... 39 CALL US NOW 1300 165 075 Call Jason: ...... 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Removalists ...... 40 COMPASS Concreting & Paving ...... 38 Custom made curtains, Roofi ng ...... 41 blinds and decor items Counselling ...... 38 CURTAINS Rubbish Removal...... 41 We come to you, wherever Decks, Patios & Extensions ...... 38 you are: Byron, Lismore, Scrap Metal Merchants ...... 41 Barbara Wilson Dentists...... 38 0439 624 945 AH 02 66 804 173 The Clarence and beyond… Septic Systems ...... 41 0435 954 212 [email protected] Design & Drafting...... 38 Digital TV Friendly Solar Installation ...... 41 ALL Antenna Reliable Driveway Maintenance ...... 38 Installations & Repairs Prompt ...... BRICKLAYING Earthmoving & Excavation ...... 38 Swimming Pools 41 ALL Electrical Work Local ...... Electricians ...... 38 Television Services 41 BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ...... 0409 444268 ...... IWIRE Fencing ...... 39 Tiling 41 • New digital antennas ANTENNAS • Reception problems BUILDING TRADES Tree Services ...... 41 Floor Sanding & Polishing ...... 39 NO FIX NO CHARGE* • Extra TV outlets ...... Upholstery ...... 41 • Phone sockets • DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonable Garage Doors 39 • Pensioner discounts ...... For fast service call Garden & Property Maintenance 39 Valuers 41 market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST). Garden Design ...... 39 Veterinary Surgeons ...... 41 0402 022 111 ...... David Levine iwireantennas.com.au *conditions apply ARCHITECTURAL Gas Suppliers ...... 39 Video Production 41 TIMBERS Glaziers ...... 39 Visa Advice ...... 41 JACK MANTLE STAIRS ...... Guttering 39 Water Filters 41 INTERNAL / EXTERNAL Handypersons ...... 39 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .. 41 ANTENNAS PLUS OPEN / CLOSED RISERS Health ...... 39 Welding ...... 41 YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS 0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696 ...... • Set top box installation and programming Friendly Hire 39 Window Tinting 41 • Surround sound design and installation • All TV, telephone & electrical installations & Reliable • Fencing • Decking Call Norm now on 0422 668 582 • Structural Pine & ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS Hardwood • Landscaping Timber JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705 • Logs & Sleepers Ph 6686 7911 Fax 6686 9047 • Lattice – Privacy BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE Call me fi rst for fast service. Richard ...... 0401 190960 [email protected] Screens • Alternative Treated www.bbtimbers.com.au timbers for Vegie INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNS FROM $110 ANTIQUES / RESTORATION 110 Teven Road, Ballina Gardens & Playgrounds SMALL BUSINESS RETURNS FROM $280 PERSONALISED SERVICE, BOOKKEEPING, BAS, TAX FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique, 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com ...0412 528454 Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 Reg. Tax Agent PRESTIGE Behind the Post Offi ce in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads APPLIANCE REPAIR DUFbuild BUILDERS build the dream DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas ...... 66843575 or 0414 922786 Award Winning Builders • Renovations • Extensions • New Homes  ȰɂEDUUHWWWD[ 1300 651 708 Darren Paxton Master Builders 2ƯFH Chartered Accountants & Registered Tax Agents ARCHITECTS 0412 497 637 Licence No.94573C 1300 095 393 Specialists in tax returns for individuals & small business FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au ...... 66856984 • RELIABLE TRADESMAN $99 tax returns for under 21s • JOBS UP TO $5000 Lodge your tax return online at www.barretttax.com.au OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ...... 66855001 • DECKS & PERGOLAS • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry ...... 66847415 AUDIO PRODUCTION • GARAGE CONVERSIONS ACCOUNTANT – MARTIN McCARTHY ...... 66874026 SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production crystalgrid.com.au ...... 0421 661910 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Offi ce Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960 CALL BRETT 0414 542 019 BOOKKEEPING MYOB/QB/XERO BAS registered. Reasonable rates ...... 0414 500640 AUTOMOTIVE DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ...... 66834008 or 0407 728998 BigTree Bookkeeping Book a free 30-minute consultation ...... 0402 047120 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C ...... 66291169 or 0412 967677 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C ...... 0415 793242 BOOKKEEPER MYOB, XERO & BAS AGENT Set up & training ...... Ursula 0433 991404 Bayside Radiators FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C ...... 66808162 ACUPUNCTURE Windscreens & Air Conditioning BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ...... 0403 458177 “Where else would you take a leak?” CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602 ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis ...... 66842559 Serving Byron Shire BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C ....0408 663420 ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Women’s health, general practice ...... 66842400 Peter Lute • L4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel • 6680 2444 EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154 AU29498 Lic No: MVRL 46201 ACUPUNCTURE–TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young ...... 0403 477972 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 35yrs int exp, 26yrs in Byron Shire [email protected] .0414 457373 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 37 Service Directory North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL DESIGN & DRAFTING Window Cleaning Professionals BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com ...... Bob Acton 0407 787993 Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ...... 0419 880048 email: [email protected] P/L BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...... 0423 531448 Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience insured and qualified with more than 12 years’ local experience. DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE Free property assessments and quotes. Quality Exterior Refinishing Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2943 e: [email protected] Pressure cleaning CARPARK & DRIVEWAY WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Management plans drawn up ...... 0418 110714 Roof cleaning MAINTENANCE CARPET CLEANING Phone Oliver 0419 789 600 CONCRETE EDGING Full Circle fullcirclerefinishing.com 0418 156 909 Truck Mounted Machine Call Steven Butturini Calmer Organic Cleaning TLC CARPET CLEANING 20+ TENDER LOVING CARE End of lease & bond cleans, spring cleans & one off cleans, Years Specialising in household carpet cleaning production, event & party cleans, sale cleans & home detailing Exp. Speedy Drying (02) 6684 1001 0411 567 844 'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH6SHFLDOLVW Kevin & Margaret Bower SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, • Fully insured & police cleared • ABN 13 761 054 921 • Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance! FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR! Green & Clean CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...... 66882372 )UHH4XRWH–&DOO1RZ Jai – 0467 482 948 Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable ...... 0498 731447 extraction, rust removal, heavy traffi c DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm ...... 0410 723601 areas, deodorising and sanitation. EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION Cleans deeply, AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season ...... 0421 360961 Far North Coast NSW AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings...... 0410 630042 John & Teresa dries in 1-2 hours 0408 232 066 Commercial / Domestic / Insurance STRONGARM CLEAN-LANDSCAPING-CARETAKING Est 2000 5-star service, insured ..0427 253117 EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE BYRON & BEYOND CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly ...... 0451 102239 Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au ...... Nathan 0412 926441 QUALITY & RELIABLE Cleaning, rubbish removal, down-sizing ...... 0421 701140 CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com ...... 66808097 NO NONSENSE CLEANING Do you need it cleaned? Call me ...... 0434 515016 35 years in local area • Free quotes REGAL RESIDENCE CLEANING 5-star, 20 years exp. Solo operator. ABN ...... 0414 846816 CHIMNEY SWEEPING Phone Jeremy 0409 146 052 COMPUTER SERVICES THE ORIGINAL CHIMNEY SWEEP YOUR CHIMNEY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED ONCE A YEAR! Supplier of TINY EARTHWOR • Avoid dangerous chimney fi res THE BEST Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 • Improve fi replace performance FIREWOOD FIREPLACE INSTALLATION & REPAIRS in the Shire ph/fax 02 6677 1881 BE WISE • BE SAFE 6688 4375 • 0405 350 682 various implements available for limited access projects

BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905 EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE CHIROPRACTIC Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance • Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne • Excavator 5 to 21 tonne • Driveways • Roads All Mac Repairs, Upgrades, Service, Data Recovery, • Acreage clearing • House pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush rocks BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ...... 66855282 Internet Set-up, Hardware Sales, Insurance Claims • Rock walls • Competitive rates Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman ...66858553 [email protected] – nationally recognised qualifi cations 0411 562 111 s Apple Certified Support 0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678 MICHAEL SCHWAGER 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...... 66841962

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fi tness. 110 Dalley St ...... 66841028 WhetherWhe er yyou need a tech mentor,m advice or just support - STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING I’m here to help BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159 Specialising in road repairs & driveways  0431 122 057 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St ...... 0467 660323 Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads. AnyA conconsumer digital device Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, AnyAnny didigital project at home Personal tech support for bamboozleded bipedsbip excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire. CLEANING www.mygeekmate.com.au | [email protected] c r - purely support, advice & tech ment s or repai orship No sale Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160 RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ...... 66844335 ACTION WINDOW & WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT Mobile service. For Home & Business ...... 0422 804449 5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR , PRESSURE CLEANING DIEGO’S COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Network & PC Solutions, setup, support & repair ...... 66771810 POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE Specialising in road works, land • House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning CONCRETING & PAVING clearing, retaining walls and • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & fl yscreens • Water effi cient • Free quotes general earthworks. Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750 Augers and rock grab available. SALISBURY CONCRETING EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | F R E E Q U O T E S 0 4 3 2 2 9 9 2 8 3 Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. • Residential Civil Industrial. "92/."!97).$/7#,%!.).' NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating ...0402 716857 02%3352%#,%!.).' • Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. • Steel fi xing & formwork. BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 %XTERIOR &2%%15/4%3 HOUSEWASH DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793 Lic.136717c WINDOW %NVIRONMENTALLYAWARE NO MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew ...... 66841424 or 0401 968173 CLEAN CHEMICALS MINIMALWATERUSE JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fi xing Lic 261424C ...... 0421 957506 ELECTRICIANS 0HONE*ONON PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Free quotes. Lic 225874C. Justin ...... 0458 773788 COUNSELLING FREE QUOTES 24 HOUR FREECALL 1800 683 838 PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...... 66840469 SERVICE MOBILE 0419 677 991 AH [email protected] DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS 0439 624 945 02 66 804 173 COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, All Jobs FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600 Domestic SHOPS & REAL ESTATE Small or FULLY INSURED THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refi nishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690 Commercial Large Lic: 154293c DENTISTS

BYRON ECO CLEANING SOLUTIONS BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ...... 66872766 DOMESTIC  WINDOW CLEANING – fl y screens & tracks GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point COMMERCIAL PRESSURE WASHING EXTERNAL  – house wash, & INTERNAL INDUSTRIAL roofs, gutters, solar, driveways etc CLEANING 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ...... 07 55234090 PREMIUM HOUSE CLEANING  – bond cleans, LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...... 66842816 JAMIE 0408 809 817 spring cleans, maintenance cleans Call Sam on • FREE QUOTES • Fully insured BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ...... 66851264 • Commercial & residential 0434 539 979 licence no. 201775c MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...... 66842644 38 August 23, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Service Directory

ELECTRICAL SECURITY, DATA, TV GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE GLAZIERS Steve Nicholls Tim Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 ph: 0468 384 203 lic: EC28753 lic: 000102498

[email protected] 24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 6685 8588 Mirrors • Security doors and screens CALL ANDY: Shower screens • Commercial glazing 0458 234 642 DOMESTIC. Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C ...... 66803333 COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL. Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured BYRON GLASS & ALUMINIUM Home, Shop & Offi ce. 24 hr/7 days. Lic 313329C ...... 66808123 “ON TIME EVERY TIME” 0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 Lic No. 306031C GUTTERING [email protected] www.byronbaymowing.com.au

 Gutter guard  Gutter cleaning • Garden & Property  Locally owned Maintenance  Fully insured 0458 267 777 • Acreage & Residential  Free quotes Lic. 211410C Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service. Mowing www.spotlessgutters.com.au • Landscaping 0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 Proudly supporting the Orangutans • Tip Runs COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C ...... 0439 624945 or 66804173 [email protected] ~ www.byronbayranga.com 0431 550 401 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson ...... 0414 889453 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ...... 0429 802355 JTC Gutter Cleaning www.rightasrainservices.com.au Pressure/window ...... 0402 384682 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...... 0427 857824 ACREAGE SPECIALIST (NO JOB TOO BIG) HANDYPERSONS CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...... 0422 668582 domestic/commercial lawns • edges and hedges • green waste removal or can be mulched on site JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ...... 0432 289705 FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ...... 0422 607444 100% satisfaction guaranteed! 0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms ...... 0405 625697 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C ...... 0415 126028 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ...... 66884324 or 0476 600956 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C...... Call Mitch 0421 843477 Byron Gardening AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne ...... 0423 218417 NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters u’g. Lic 219161C ...0419 556639 • Structural landscaping • Hedging THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc ...... 0427 110953 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ...... 0429 033801 • Planting, turf laying, and all www.care-repair.com Lic No 223375C. Aaron ...... 0428 891682 FENCING aspects of garden maintenance 0434 329 111 | byrongardening.com.au HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Services, Byron Bay ...... 0414 109595

Luke McDermott HEALTH • Acreage & Residential Lawnmowing POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING • Property Maintenance & Gardening Services • Rubbish Removals, Storm Cleanup • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, • Light Chainsawing GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS • Brushcutting/Edging Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy [email protected] • Hedging/Blowing 0499 178 297 MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St ...... 66841511 0429 994 189 [email protected] www.slashmesilly.com.au ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...... 66857366 Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs...... 66843002 Garden Clean Ups Gutter Cleaning MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street ...... 66844400 Lawn Maintenance Irrigation & Repairs Hedge Trimming Planting & Lawn Edging Turf Laying Full Garden Maintenance WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ...... 0408 110006 Servicing Residential, Commercial and Government PLEASE CALL MATTHEW PAOLA 0431 871 245 HIRE

BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes ...... 66804766 or 0416 424256 [email protected]. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter ...... 0423 756394 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ...... www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ...... 66771852 or 0432 107262 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ...... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ...... 0405 625697 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO Equipment hire & installation crystalgrid.com.au ...... 0421 661910 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed...... Sam 0438 655763 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ...0402 487213 INTERNET & DATA SERVICES MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ...... Joe 0407 065849 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores ...... 0402 487213 WATER BASED FINISHES & EUROPEAN BUFFING OILS A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...... 0405 716552 Nathan Hourigan 0420 215 716

E: [email protected] Servicing all areas 210143C Lic: TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer...... 0408 210772 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...... 0459 175729 THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic fi nishes. Free quotes. Phone Richard ...... 0407 821690 STRONGARM LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE ...... 0402 917519 GARAGE DOORS SIMPLESCAPES Garden & property maintenance. Competitive pricing ...... 0431 678625 SAM’S MOWING Lawns & edging. Good rates, reliable ...... 0448 192750 JEWELLERS

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699 GARDEN DESIGN TRADE QUALIFIED JEWELLER Resizes, repairs, remodels, commissions louiseshaw.com.au .0414 644828 GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ...... Lyn 0428 884329 KITCHENS QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ...... John 66841126 or 0431 745475 7 Stinson Street, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 4238 Garage Doors & Openers W: www.cmgd.com.au E: [email protected] GAS SUPPLIERS SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 20 yrs+ exp Lic 290290C www.slbyronbay.com ...0499 771769 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ...... Dave 0409 843689

Free Delivery ABOVEBOARD KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & ALTERATIONS Lic 80677C ...... 0415 661814 Locally Owned No Rental Est 18 years LANDSCAPE DESIGN Reliable www.brunswickvalleygas.com BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ...... 0478 519804 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 39 Service Directory North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au

LANDSCAPING NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday ALL-WAYS PAINTING 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby ...... 66845288 BYRON BAY ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suff olk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 • Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ...... Bangalow 66872337 & M’bah 66723818 • Workmanship guaranteed PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ...... 66807207 • Sand • Soils • Gravels • Attention to detail OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics,

• Pots & statues • Lots, lots more 0438 784 226 • 6685 4154 Lic No 189144C 1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course) real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Lachlan Dewar ...... 66803499 6684 2323 / 0418 663 983 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail ...... 66847838 PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ...... 66843385 Shaun Savage Landscapes INSPIRING MOVEMENT Kerrie Hart Feldenkrais method, physiotherapy...... 0499 200622 Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c PICTURE FRAMING Specialising in: • Retaining Walls • Pool Surrounds • Block Work • Paving • Turfi ng • Stonework BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ...... 66803444 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ...... 0403 734791 20 Years Experience 0405 594 288 YVES DE WILDE QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES PLASTERING XFINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF Soil Mulch Gravel AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE NEW Cracker Dust Road base XENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING PLASTERING CONTRACTOR OWNERS Bulk and bagged fire wood Call for delivery prices and we will do a deal X 6680 7573 0415 952 494 DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL www.duluxaccredited.com.au Xwww.yvesdewilde.com.au LIC 114372C C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C 0266 804555 ‡)UHHTXRWHV‡*\SURFNÀ[LQJ VHWWLQJ 18 Lucky Lane landscaping supplies Billinudgel Industrial Estate &UDLJ0413 451 186 / 6680 4660  DQQHPZDUZLFN#JPDLOFRP 

ZZZJMJSDLQWLQJFRPDXJDU\#JMJSDLQWLQJFRPDX Free Quotes  Lic 167371C Plastering Paving 4XDOLILHG±,QVXUHG/RFDO )UHH4XRWHV\HDUV([SHULHQFH High-quality residential and commercial paving 10 years Byron Shire 0422 659 901 Small Patch to Architectural Homes Sean 0418 216 070 | [email protected] Lic 94766C SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ...... 0405 122456 COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ...... 0401 078733 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...... 66298208 or 0429 398208 GLENN WATERS For the fi nish you can’t see. Lic 58928C ...... 0427 908129 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION www.varendorffl andscapes.com Lic 39791 ...6845035 or 0414 842602 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C ...... 0423 700853 PLUMBERS IPS PTY LTD Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing, decks & design Lic 290231C ...0437 819087

LAUNDRY SERVICES ABN 48867459605 NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER? Chay 6680 5081 LAUNDRY PAINTER NEIL A McINTOSH 0429 805 081 FAST TURNAROUND – AIR BNB INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • PLASTER REPAIRS • WALLPAPERING • Self serve / service wash • New front loaders CLEAN & TIDY • ALWAYS ON TIME • ALL AREAS Byron Shire Licence No. 207479C & dryers • Domestic & commercial services Mobile: 0421 938 104 – 465 Uralba Road, Uralba Mullum Wash House – 0439 001 545 Bangalow Wash House – 0412 302 246 AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...... 0413 185399 or 66841249 OPEN EVERY DAY KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ...... 0400 349027 or 0438 842731 BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes ...... 0405 609598 LAWNMOWER REPAIRS PEST CONTROL TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby ...... 0488 094025 BYRON MOWER REPAIRS & sharpening service. [email protected] ...... 0439 993198 LIGHTING All Plumbing Professional Property Protection you can Trust • Targeted treatments for all pests with “no spray” cockroach treatments Blocked drains Lighting Showroom Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Gasfi tting Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron A+I Estate Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts 6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018 www.sanctuarypest.com.au Free on-site consultancy 6680 7007 Solar Hot Water creativelightingsolutions.com.au 0404 053 857 206913C No. Lic.

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS 02 6681 6555 JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fi tting & roofi ng. Lic 187712C ...... 0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 ...... 66801403 or 0414 801403  Free quotes on active termites  Environmentally safe LOCKSMITH HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & effi cient service. Lic 220755C ...... 0402 652017 YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofi ng, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C...... 0421 334515 MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair ...... 0412 764148 www.allpestsolutions.com.au MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 OSTEOPATHY ADM PLUMBING SERVICES… (NO JOB TOO SMALL)… Lic 234528C...... Call Adam 0466 992483 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ...... 0427 217500 EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C...... 0417 053708 LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fi tting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222 COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Sustainable Solutions ...... 0434 273726 Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, André Kleinbaum, Amelia Rocco, Emily Pepper ZEN PLUMBING Water, drainage, gas fi tting, 24hr emergency, maint. Lic 306198C.....0420 797619 Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday – Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 PODIATRY BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL ...... 66842018 PHOTOGRAPHY MULLUMBIMBY PODIATRY Laser Clinic. For all your podiatry needs ...... 66742933 PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES OSTEOPATHYat Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital [email protected] ...... 66843633 (Osteo) Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber Tree Faerie Fotos REMOVALISTS 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 Professional • Commercial • Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri ...... 66857517 www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518 BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399 Ready for work within & beyond Byron PAINTING PHYSIOTHERAPY Brisbane Sydney backloading For careful service & great rates • DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000. Liz Thomas, Cally O’Hara, Kim Snellgrove ...... 66872330 phone 66801158 or 0408 004719 40 August 23, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Service Directory Andy’s Move & More SOLAR INSTALLATION Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs & Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most Areas Pioneers of the solar industry Serving Northern NSW since 1998 Based from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby Call us on 6679 7228 Your local, qualified team. Calls always returned Est 2006 Specialists in standalone & m 0428 320 262 0429149 533 e [email protected] grid interact system designs. Electric Lic 124600c Lucas Holland SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO Qualified Arborist From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring • Freight services to Brisbane weekly ϬϰϬϮϭϵϭϯϭϲ • Carriers of fi ne art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery dƌĞĞDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚΘ^ŽůƵƚŝŽŶƐ 6681 4912 / 0409 917646 Free Quotes | Expert Advice | 20 Years Exp. | Friendly Service LEAPFROG REMOVALS LdS Silviculture BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST Specialising in all aspects of tree MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS work including milling services 0432 334 200 02 6680 8170 The expert Eddy 0477 720 200 [email protected] in solar Karl 0423 396 508 efficiency HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP ..... 66849137 or 0427347380 ‡ /RFDO Call 1300 18 20 50 www.saegroup.com.au SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ...... Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 ‡ &RXQWU\ Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C PETER GRAY Dip Arb. AQF5. Consulting arborist ...... 0414 186161 ‡ ,QWHUVWDWH BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualifi ed, insured. Call Alex ...... 0402 364852 /2&$/‡6<'1(<‡*2/'&2$67‡%5,6%$1(‡0(/%2851( Intilec pty ltd TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ...... 0401 208797 02 6684 2198 ENERGY MANAGEMENT A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew ...... 0412 558890 TXHULHV#PXOOXPELPE\UHPRYDOVFRPDX /LFHQVHG(OHFWULFDO&RQWUDFWRUV 6RODU3RZHU 2II*ULG3RZHU6SHFLDOLVWV MARTINO TREE SERVICES ...... Martino 0435 019524 MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ...... 0414 282813 :KDWKDSSHQVZKHQWKHIHHGLQWDULIIHQGV" BENNY CAN MOVE IT! ...... 0402 199999 &DOOXVWRGLVFXVV\RXURSWLRQV UPHOLSTERY Lic. 232432C www.intilec.com.au ROOFING BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists ...... 66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ...... 0403 713303 DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL Not all solar systems COMMERCIAL are created equal… VALUERS Metal Roofi ng Installations • Guttering Contact Juno Energy, your household and Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird commercial solar installation specialists. BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ...... 0431 245460 or 66857010 MONTYS METAL Patrick - 0425 256 802 Patios • Repairs • Leaf Guard Authorised Northern Rivers LG solar/battery Andy - 0423 343 323 dealer and Sonnen battery dealer. NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au ...... 0428 694041 ROOFING Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362 Licence NSW: 30715C Email: montysmetalroofi [email protected] www.junoenergy.com.au licence number: 255292C Licence QLD: 1227049 www.montysmetalroofi ng.com.au VETERINARY SURGEONS

SWIMMING POOLS MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days ...... 66843818 LIC: 223489C VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney, Cassie Lappin. Holistic Compassionate Care ...66870675 ZAC MACTAGGART METAL ROOFING PTY LTD ATTENTION POOL OWNERS VIDEO PRODUCTION Ƈ NEW ROOFS Ƈ RE ROOFS Ƈ INSULATED ROOF PANELS Ƈ Ƈ FASCIA & GUTTERS Ƈ REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Ƈ • All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing CAMERA CREW, LIGHTING, screens, projectors & editing crystalgrid.com.au...... 0421 661910 0411 683 003 • Friendly service • Pool servicing WWW.ZACMACTAGGARTMETALROOFING.COM.AU 73 Station St, Mullumbimby VISA ADVICE (opp. Council chambers) BYRON COAST ROOFING PTY LTD Lic 252098C Guttering, leaf guard, cladding, etc ..0422 248936 6684 3003 REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT [email protected] ...... 0487 458047 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced, insured & fast free quotes. Call ...... 0419 789600 MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs ...... 0418 666839 WATER FILTERS RUBBISH REMOVAL TELEVISION SERVICES The Water Filter BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins ...... 0417 458149 or 66871544 INSTALL SERVICE: TV, HiFi, AV, special concession rate. Damian ...... 0414 741233 Experts OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ...... 0412 161564 or 66841232 for home, commercial BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ...... 0450 300360 TILING and rural properties TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...... 0408 210772 6680 8200 or Dirty Tiles & Grout? 0418 108 181 SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS ...forget pointless scrubbing IN IN 9 TILE, GROUT & STONE CLEANING & SEALING 9 SILICONE H BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP 9 GROUT COLOURING 9 RE-GROUTING 9 EPOXY GROUT 9 GLASS RESTORATION 9 SLIPPERY TILES 9 LEAKY SHOWERS $399 @ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS FULLY FREE Call Ben on 0456 606 911 www.groutpro.com.au Water purifi cation systems INSTALLED Buying: • Scrap metal • Aluminium MEMBER IN YOUR FREE TOW Rainwater Filters HOME Drop off for all • Copper • Brass • Lead • Car Batteries avail for unwanted cars – cash paid Whole house fi ltration systems steel, washing Next to Tyagarah Service Station machines and for some FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR! Phone Chris 0414 229 114 dryers 6684 2351 TILE & GROUT Pacifi c Highway, Tyagarah CLEANING Servicing the Far North Coast for 20 years. WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING SEPTIC SYSTEMS Free quotes. Experienced local technicians. ChemDry’s patented cleaning systems. Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa WINTER SPECIAL: Professional Water Tank Cleaning SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS 0408 232 066 Every 5th m2 FREE Installation and maintenance of water fi lters for Installing, maintaining and repairing onsite sewerage rural and suburban properties management systems in Tweed & Byron Shires for over 25 years. TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...... 66804103 Call Peter BYRON SHIRE Deal with your local operator 0487 777 247 M 0418 754 149 TILER Shower leaks, wall & fl oor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob .....0410 428919 www.pristinewater.com.au P 07 5523 9930 TILER Small jobs, repairs. Lic R75915 ...... 0468 465344 WE CLEAN WATER TANKS • WATER FILTERS SUPPLY AND SERVICE NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395 TREE SERVICES WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .. 66888055 or 0407 002833 SCRUBBED Tank cleaning, repairs & liner installs. Call Matt & Nick ...... 0411 425678 or 66884478 CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES WELDING NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL The Fully Insured Professionals WASTEWATER TREATMENT • Stump Grinding • Bobcat • Cherrypicker WELDING & FAB Structural, aluminium, general & repairs. Trade qualifi ed. Rod...... 0408 410545 NEWT • Crane Truck • 18” Chipper WINDOW TINTING Mark Linder Qualifi ed Arborist 0408 202 184 [email protected] TRINE SOLUTIONS Local waste specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fi tters. Lic 138031C .. 0407 439805 SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offi ces ...... 0412 158478 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 41 Classifi eds INDEX ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 Businesses For Sale ...... 43 Childcare ...... 42 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS DEADLINE TUES 12PM CLASSIFIEDS THAT For Sale ...... 43 PHONE ADS Publication day is Wednesday, booking deadlines WORK ALL WEEK! are the day before publication. Funeral Notices ...... 44 Ads may be taken by phone on 6684 1777 Echo Classies also appear online in Garage Sales ...... 43 RATES & PAYMENT AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE Echonetdaily – echo.net.au/classifi ed-ads Halls For Hire ...... 43 Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo offi ce: LINE ADS: Health Notices ...... 42 Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby $17.00 for the fi rst two lines THE BYRON SHIRE $5.00 for each extra line In Memoriam ...... 44 EMAIL ADS $17 for two lines is the minimum charge. Items Under $100 ...... 43 Display classies (box ads): [email protected] DISPLAY ADS (with a border): Lost & Found ...... 44 Line classies: classifi [email protected] $12.50 per column centimetre Motor Vehicles ...... 43 Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to These prices include GST. Friday, 9am–5pm. Ads can’t be taken on the weekend. Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa Musical Notes ...... 44 Account enquiries phone 6684 1777. Prepayment is required for all ads. netdaily Only Adults ...... 44 IKEA DELIVERY GRIEF LOSS BEREAVEMENT

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NATIVE PLANTS AUTO SUZUKI ALTO 110103km 5 door hatch. 0423 812 982 Rego till 1/18 full service history. SN5251.....$6250 Call Ken 0411 233 755 A VERY HANDY MAN FOOD PLANTS BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Email: [email protected] [email protected] AUTO 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 113201km. Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 TREE SERVICES The Largest range of native plants Low km, ideal 1st car 6mth rego SN2373 ....$5250 in the Byron Shire. AUTO 2004 MITSUBISHI MAGNA 152639km. BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Covering all aspects of tree work and Always handy wagon low km SN7900 ...... $5490 POSITIONS VACANT tree stump removal (stump grinding) Tubestock to Semi-advanced Modern & Secure from $130 p/m MULLUM CREEK NURSERY 2008 HYUNDAI GETZ 5spd manual 158683km. 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Ph 0407220453 Private Hire Vehicle licence for 10-20 sizes from 4’x 6’ to 4 ton tipper. ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶĂďŽƵƚƚŚĞƐĐŚŽŽů͘ • PALMS • TREE REPORTS LAWN & GARDEN BUSINESS including hours per week and driver for Fri, Sat, • TREE SURGERY • DA APPLICATIONS PRICES STARTING FROM $95. UPPER MAIN ARM 3br house. Solar HW, Sun shifts. Apply via email to grant@ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐĐůŽƐĞϱƉŵ • FREE QUOTES • CRANE HIRE quality clients & tools. Earn $450 working VOLUME DISCOUNTS. shed, spa. $440pw. 0417848413 byronbayluxurytransfers.com.au DŽŶĚĂLJϰƚŚ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌ͘ • FULLY INSURED • CHERRY PICKER Matt 0427 172 684 1 day per week. Ph 0412947054 6687 2750 - 0401 208 797 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK 3br, 2 bthrm, Chance of a lifetime! t-house SLUG pool, security, no pets, refs req’d $630pw accom@byron 0421603564 MULLUMBIMBY PETRIA THOMAS MEMORIAL POOL ‘Le Chop’ is for sale – $115,000 SUMMER 2017-2018 POSITIONS VACANT SUMMERLAND Fantastic cash business with high BYRON BAY 4br, 2 bthrm, perfect family turnover, market stalls, wholesale house in quiet cul-de-sac, long lease. LEARN TO SWIM INSTRUCTOR (casual) TREE SERVICES division, amazing plant and equipment, Avail now. $1000pw. Ph 0419022012 • Cherry Picker • Fence posts • Hardwood poles and top manufacturing premises. • Both school and after school positions available • Wood Chipper • Sleepers • Paling fence timber Le Chop produces top-shelf specialty • Austswim (preferably for infants and water safety) • Stump Grinder • Offcuts • Banana props timber homeware. • WWC, First Aid/CPR • Tree Surgeon • Drummed molasses • Firewood Contact Mark Cochrane • Fully Insured Kings Creek, Mullumbimby 0416 142 663 Bangalow JUNIOR POOL STAFF (casual 15+ years) Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 [email protected] • Available after school, weekends and school holidays Mulch Supplies Karen 0427 804 284 Managing Bangalow Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas and Hinterland • Bronze, First Aid/CPR Free Honest Appraisals ITEMS UNDER $100 REMOVALISTS JUNIOR KIOSK STAFF (casual 15+ years) 6687 7677 BANGALOW • Available after school, weekends and school holidays Mobile 0417 698 227 BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS USED DECKING approx 50 lineal metres Local, affordable, reliable & quick 1 bed, 1 bath $390 pw 2 • Duties include customer service, cleaning and basic cooking & 3x 2.6m Colorbond $70. 0414859830 Ph 66845510 or 0402199999 Offi ce, upstairs 25m $1,705 pm HALLS FOR HIRE CLUNES Contact: Craig at [email protected] MASSAGE TABLE portable, timber & 3 bed, 2 bath $550 pw alum frame, good cond. $50. 0407163828 with a 1 page resume attached COORABELL HALL LITTLE GREEN EUREKA WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES MOTORCYLE JACKET DriRider, ladies, TRUCK.com.au 4 bed, Study, 2 bath $650 pw 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net size 12. $90. Phone 0414719680 Ute & Driver from $30 ROSEBANK 4 bed, 1 bath $550 pw WANTED • DELIVERIES eldersbangalow.com.au • SMALL MOVES Shop 3, 5 Lismore Road, Bangalow LP RECORDS: good condition, no op 02 6687 1500 shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052 • TIP RUNS 0415 194 654 GARAGE SALES [email protected] Term 3 courses Concerts, forums, weddings, exhibitions, functions, etc. BYRON FLEA MARKET @ Byron Youth starting soon... www.mullumcivic.com Activity Centre (YAC), 1 Gilmore Cres, SHORT TERM ACCOM. Brunswick Heads 0488 609 774 2nd Saturday of each month 8am-1pm. Food, entertainment, vintage & pre-loved BYRON s-c studio, walk to beach, pool, 1br 1bth $440 Mon 28th August Sun 3rd September [email protected] bargains. Next market on 9th September. f/f, suit single/couple, $450pw + bills. Sept • Excel Essentials • Feel Like Felting 1st for 3 months. Refs req. 0448808333 Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840 3br 1bth $590 Wed 30th August • Plant Propagation and FOR SALE SHARE ACCOM. Ocean Shores • iPad for Beginners Level 2 Seed Saving 3br 2bth $540 Sat 2nd September • Sunset, Seascape & Star PINK DIAMOND 2 CARAT $50,000. Tip Runs & BYRON STUDENT ACCOMMODATION • Permaculture Ethics and Photography Phone 0420727507 58 Tennyson Street. In town & 3br 2bth $550 close to everything, quiet student 3br 2bth $550 neg Principles Rubbish accommodation, not a backpackers! • Plant Propagation and Mullumbimby BRIDGLANDS Modern, clean amenities, free WiFi, no Seed Saving Buy and sell good quality used furniture Removal bills, long-term single room $200 per 4br 2bth $550 Ph 66842511 week and cheaper for a twin share room. Friendly, international atmosphere. L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads Limited places - don’t miss out! SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Call Andrea 0408166226 to arrange 6685 0177 Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450 0408 210 772 Enrol now 02 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au a visit to check us out 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 43 Classifieds

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Ph Rob 0408900134 accommodation cleaning experience for at St Martin’s Anglican He’s still young and needs a bit of 5-star resort near Bangalow. References, QUALIFIED HORTICULTURIST training and a good routine to settle MONTHLY MARKETS ABN & car required. Prefer no travellers. Church, Mullumbimby on under-employed, reliable, motivated. in, but is a quick learner too so will 1st SAT Bruns Heads 6628 4495 4th SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 Ph 0411881717 and leave msg WEDNESDAY (August 23, no doubt make his new someone ABN, 4WD, ute. 0438875772 1st SUN Byron Bay 6685 6807 4th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 2017) commencing 4th SUN Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 very happy in no time at all! 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 SHOP ASSISTANT part/full-time for at 1.00pm. 4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta For more info about Rocky or to 2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840 fast paced cafe. 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CWA Hall, Mullumbimby. 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0413 804 024 Seeking a qualified chef to join small Each THU 8-11am Byron 6687 1137 3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 team. Must be passionate, hard working Sundays Sept. 3rd, 10th, 17th. Each FRI 7-11am Mullum 6677 1345 WILLIAMS, 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 Make 3-4 pieces of Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow 6687 1137 & have at least 3yrs exp. Email: 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328 [email protected] Sterling Silver jewellery. RONALD GEORGE Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki 6679 5530 4th SAT Evans Head 0439 489 631 Each SAT 8.30-11am Lismore 0466 415 172 Full cost $300 includes all materials. Late of Mullumbimby. Passed EVIL GENIUS SEEKS MINIONS to wspringfi[email protected] away peacefully on Sunday Full moon Aug 8 04:10 sacrifice their lives in world domination Phone 0437082772 20 August 2017. Aged 84 years. AUGUST 2017 Third quarter Aug 15 11:14 attempt. Must be prepared to work 24-7 Loved husband of Noelene. for fascist psychopath for no pay. 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Great longboarding was on show over the weekend dur- ing the MP 20th Lennox Longboard Classic 2017 held at Lennox Head main beach in small and nicely peeling waves. Standout longboarding came from Ambre Damestoy, visiting from France, who went on to win the ladies’ di- vision. Lennox Head’s Scott Channon followed up his Minor premiers: the second division Rams (and supporter) are fi nals ready. Photo supplied success at the Byron Malibu Classic with a win in the Menno Koopmans with ages ranging from 19 depth and composure. Open nine-footers. through to 50, the seconds Th e team is now looking Myles Doughman (Co- Th e Byron Bay Rams second have had a great season, forward to the fi nal series. orabell) showed all the tradi- division had a comfortable boasting the best defence in Lennox Head have to play Lennox Longboard Classic Open nine-foot fi nalists with tional longboarding moves, 4–1 win against Tintenbar to the league and winning 14 out Goonellabah on Saturday and winner Scott Channon (second from left). Photo supplied winning both the Loggers clinch the minor premiership of their 17 fi xtures so far. the Rams will play the win- and Noseriding awards. Lindsay Small, Tim Leete. Best Noseriding Award: with one game to spare. Having struggled with ner of that game the follow- Three new longboards Herron Todd White, Myles Doughman. Made up of a whole cross- injuries, the boys persevered ing week. went to the winners of spe- Over-40s: Nigel Canterbury, Kyuss in Indo section of the community, this season, showing great Good luck, Rams. cial competitor draws over Mike Pimm, Gary Burden, the contest. Ivan ‘Johnny’ Ripic. Byron Bay’s Kyuss King Results Lennox Surf, Stomp Wax, made the top four at the 2017 Black belts in Byron Over-50s: Simon Gates, Quiksilver Young Guns event The Lennox Hotel 9ft Wayne Gurney, John Eddy, held on the island of Sumatra. Open: Scott Channon, Dan Mick Gett. Th e event started off with Croskery, Peter Wickham, Mobile Plumbing Servic- video submissions from Rob Rye. es Lennox, Over-60s: Mike thousands of junior surfers Inner Beauty Lennox La- Pimm, Denis Carberry, Ben from all over the world. dies: Ambre Damestoy, Lana Hutchings, Terry Kay. Judges Mikey Wright, Eze- Parkes, Eleanor Robertson, Rip Curl Ballina, Over- kiel Lau and Jeremy Flores Lee Middleton, highest 65s: Denis Lowe, Jim Baker, declared Samuel Pupo, broth- placed Over-50s Lady–Liz Neville Smith, Peter Dutton. er of CT surfer Miquel Pupo Petterson. Triple X Mystery Final: the winner. Lennox Gelato & Cof- Craig Jones, Craig Leete, But King has once again fee, Old Mal/Loggers: Myles Grant Ryan, Peter Briggs, proved his surfing is world Doughman, Chris Cain, Damien Anderson. class.

Moroney and Holton collect Karate disciples including Bangalow-based teacher Jeran Boussard (far left). Photo supplied A group of 35 dedicated adult which he has been practising tion in every session and cash after winning Mullum pairs and teenage Karateka attend- since his teens, and a second the understanding of one’s Michael Burke ed the Kase Ha Shotokan Ka- Dan in Taekwon Do, after own vital energy. Th e body rate Do & Practical Self-De- four years spent in Korea. becomes stronger and fl ex- Andrew Moroney and Mark fence Seminar held in Byron Jean said he teaches ‘ef- ible, the emotions calm and Holton have taken out the Bay two weeks agao. fi ciency, as martial arts are serene, the mind as clear as 2017 Tony Carsburg Holden Bangalow-based chief lethal knowledge, but above a limpid lake (the Japanese Mullumbimby Bowling Club instructor Jean Boussard is all, with an holistic approach ‘Kokoro’) and one ultimately Pairs played last Saturday a fourth Dan in Karate Do, that incorporates medita- gains in spiritual elevation’. with $500 prizemoney at stake. Th e fast greens and strong winds provided challenging Finished The Echo cover to cover? conditions for the three- Well done! You deserve a raspberry muffin. game, seven-end event. Oh, you still want more? Why not go to In the tightest of fi nishes Pairs winners Andrew Moroney (L) and Mark Holton (R)with Echonetdaily and find news, articles and much Andrew Moroney and Mark major sponsor Tony Carsburg. Photo supplied Holton took fi rst place with more from across the northern rivers. three wins, +15 ends followed +14; Darrin Blake and Sha- 8; Phill Brassington and Ian by Scott and Mark Hogan ron Thomas, two wins +13; Weir, seven ends; and Rose Go to: who recorded three wins, Bernie O’Hearn and Troy Wainwright and Allan Bart- echo.net.au +14 ends. Creighton, two wins +11; Er- lett, four ends. The prizewinners were rol Boyter and Mike Nicholls, Triples rounded out by Terry John- two wins +10; Ashley Lums- ston and Michael Burke with den and Ben Leeson, two In the previous week’s club two wins and a draw. wins +9; Sean Doherty and triples game Mike Nicholls, All results Shane Knight, one win +12; Kerry Roberts and Larry Clint Marsh and Geoff Flick, Henry defeated Ian Carlin, Leigh Rickert and Richie two draws + 8; George and Darrin Blake and Terry John- netdaily Northcott with two wins Adam McKenzie, one draw + ston 23–10. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 45 Sport Send us your sport stories and photos: [email protected] North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champions Magpies plan 2018 AFL women’s bring gold back to Byron Bay team as well as two premierships Daniel Almeida, Chilli Harel Ross Kendall and Skylah McCourt have won gold medals at the Bra- The senior Byron Magpies zilian Jiu Jitsu Australian Na- have continued their domi- tional Championships while nation of the local AFL com- Indi McCourt came home petition and are ready to with a silver medal. launch a senior women’s team More than 600 competi- in 2018. tors from all over Australia ‘There has been a huge and beyond competed in spike in interest in women’s the championships held at football, so we are putting the Melbourne Sports and together a team for 2018 be- Aquatic Centre over August cause of that demand,’ club 12–13, Raz Harel from The The BJJ team (L to R): Indi McCourt, Skylah McCourt, president Michael Young Academy said. professor Daniel Almeida, Bryce McCourt and Chilli said. ‘Byron Bay had a team of Harel. Photo supplied ‘Lismore, Ballina and five athletes from The Acad- Tweed Heads all have a emy and they brought home Skylah McCourt won gold in place at the Cavanbah Sports women’s side. We are really amazing results,’ he said. the 15-year old female divi- centre, Byron Bay, on Sunday excited about the prospect of ‘With Jiu Jitsu arguably be- sion. Indi McCourt won sil- September 3,’. Raz said. the team and encourage as ing the largest-growing sport ver in the 10-year old female ‘We are expecting ap- many as people as possible Tayla Preston and Andrew Fyffe prepare for a Byron Bay in the world right now, it’s division and professor Daniel proximately 300 national to join us and get involved,’ AFL women’s team in 2018. Photo supplied amazing to see Byron Bay on Almeida won double gold in and international competi- he said. the national map,’ he said. the male masters division.‘ tors, and our athletes will The team will be open to Men in finals and will play the Byron Mag- Chilli Harel won gold in Next stop is the Spring be ready to represent their players older than 18 and any The Magpie senior firsts pies again this week for a the 11-year old male division. Australian Open, taking town,’ he said. or absolutely no experience wrapped up the minor pre- chance to proceed straight to with AFL. ‘They just have to miership on the weekend, the grandfinal. love playing footy and having beating the Ballina Bombers Byron won last year’s flag Byron Rugby gets two into finals fun,’ Michael said. convincingly 14.18-102–2.1-13. when they beat Ballina in the The side will train along- The Magpies finished 20 grandfinal. Byron Bay Rugby Club’s re- Byron Bay first grade ron’s eight-try romp and Bul- side the men’s teams at Ca- competition points clear on The Magpie reserves have serve grade have fought their also notched up a good win mer also slotted five goals. vanbah Oval in Byron Bay. the top of the table and only also finished the regular sea- way into the top four and against Lismore, 50–13, to This weekend will see a Dean Baulch and Andrew lost one game during the sea- son on the top of the table, will join the firsts, who have give them momentum going double-header local derby Fyffe will be overseeing the son, which also happened to and are also looking to retain now made the top four in into the finals. as both teams travel to Lyle women’s side. be Ballina. collect the premiership flag Far North Coast rugby three Lismore started strongly Park, Alstonville, to take on The Magpie juniors al- The rivalry will continue again in 2017 after winning it years running. trailing by three at half time, Lennox Head, whose teams ready run several all-girl against Ballina as they fin- in 2015, following a hiatus in The reserve grade ‘Sand- with the score at 13–10, ac- both finished third on the teams. ished second on the ladder the competition last year. crabs’ had to battle Lismore cording to Byron captain competition ladder. at home on Saturday for the Craig Wallace. When the firsts met in fourth spot, and had to win But in the second half early August, Byron won the Rainbow Swingers chase down with a bonus point to make their fitness began to wilt and day 34–10. it through. Byron started to score tries. 'We will look to get that Region Dragon They did this with a 30–14 Winger Simon Fathoux performance going again this Boats ready to Bankers in Shand Cup win. had a good game as did the weekend,’ Craig said. The result put them just number 10 James Bulmer, he ‘We want to get on top and race in Ballina Brian Mollet a diving catch at slip. three competition points said. frustrate their game and play Sean (31) showed surpris- ahead of Lismore. They both scored in By- it our way’. More than 400 paddlers are It was a classic clash of cul- ing restraint to hold up an excited about dragon boat tures in the Nick Shand end but Suffolk showed more racing this weekend, August Memorial cricket series on form than the lobby at Cen- Ping-pong players pipped at the post 26–27, in Ballina as the Rain- Sunday as the free-loving, trelink and the Bankers went bow Region Dragon Boat fast-living Suffolk Swingers sub-prime, crashing out in Team Byron Bay played good Club hosts its annual regatta. took on homeboy hillbillies, the 29th over for a skinny- table tennis but a couple of The regatta has become a the pork-and-bean eating looking 115. close losses cost them a place success story on the north- Left Bankers. Swingers opener Owen in the finals of the Northern ern NSW and southeast QLD Lomath Oval was flagellat- (33no) then set about mon- Teams Invitational held over dragon boat racing calendar ed like a guilty Catholic by a stering the new ball and soon the weekend. since its 2013 inauguration, stinging southwesterly breeze the field was scattering like The annual event attract- according to the club. as Wortho of the Swingers pedestrians in a Barcelona ed 22 teams to the Far North The weekend competition and Scruff of the Bankers backstreet. Coast Table Tennis Club in will consist of races for both flipped the disc. Talented Eli (2/14) broke Goonellabah. Each match in sports teams and community The Bankers, asked to bat, through for Left Bank but ran the tournament includes nine teams. were soon heading into re- out of fingers to plug up the singles games and two dou- Competition is fierce, not ceivership as Toby (2/5) and dyke as Azza (31no) and Ben bles games. only for the trophy for the Scott called an early royal (34no) barely raised a sweat Playing in division three best paddling team but also commission. spanking the Swingers home Byron beat South Tweed 8–3, for the best dressed team. Scruff (38) seemed like the with seven overs to spare. Kempsey 10–1, but lost to Ar- Members of the public are only batsman up to the task Eyes now turn to Sunday’s midale 5–6, Morton Bay 5–6 Team Byron Bay won two matches – Chris Strybos, Matt welcome to attend and view as the top order eroded like clash between the Geckos and Lismore 5–6. Ostila, Mark Smith (c) and Sunny Gibb. photo supplied the fun. the topsoil on the Adani mine and the Byron Full-Tossers as Getting to the tournament The racing starts at 1pm on site. the winners will fill top spot is the only real match play ex- Saturday and 8.00am on Sun- It was plain the Swingers in the competition and the perience the team gets, cap- ing to watch matches in the for group lessons. day at Shaws Bay in Ballina had brought their A-game as losers will join Suffolk and tain Mark Smith said higher grades,’ Mark said. ‘And also we are going to The event could not pro- the Bankers struggled even Left Bank on two wins apiece. ‘It’s good to meet and The club meets every Fri- have a husband/wife or boy- ceed without the tireless ef- for dodgy deposits as Ben and This invisible committee catch up with like-minded day in Suffolk Park and is friend/girlfriend tournament fort of the organising com- Cameron nabbed two scalps will decide who plays who in people. It is especially excit- planning to employ a coach coming up on a Sunday soon.’ mittee and sponsors. apiece and Azza dazzled with the semifinals. 46 August 23, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Community at work

Sunday 10–4pm with workshops, music, Mullum Men’s shed School and East Lismore Public School, is ver including 2nd and 3rd prizes. Tickets Toy Library dance and poetry readings. Details www. holding an Open Afternoon and an anni- $2. Enquires Debbie 6684 2449, Judy On The osartexpo.com. Mullumbimby Men’s Shed fundrais- versary dinner on 16 September. Contact 6685 2884 or Jenny 6684 3561. The Byron Shire Toy Library is open ing barbecue at Bunnings Byron Bay. Jean Berry, nee Black on 2017lps75yearre- Mondays and Thursdays 9am–12 noon, Mullum art space Sunday 27 August from 8am–2pm. Food, [email protected] or 0414 794 380. The Juicy Years at the Children’s Centre, Coogera Cct, Horizon drinks and a raffle of barbecue/camping Suffolk Park. Come and see the large Conscripts & NAYsayers by Paul Smith Women beyond 50 years are invited to equipment. Byron Sophia range of preschoolers toys available and Sue Fraser. 14 August–4 September. join this new, supportive networking DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY for loan. Club Mullum Art Space, Mullumbimby Camera Club Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Star- group as we creatively grow bolder Email copy marked Ex-Services Club, Dalley St, Mullum- Lines, Dragon-Lines, Walking the Camino. and older together. Ph 0430 175 923 for Ballina Camera Club next meeting will be ESL classes ‘On The Horizon’ to bimby. Expanding the heart. Presented by Sarah. details. a photo showing on this Thursday 24 Au- Thursday 24 August, 1–3pm, Uniting Free English as a Second Language [email protected]. Crop Swap gust, 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Church, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia War on Waste classes in Mullumbimby, suitable for all Centre corner of Moon Street and Ban- 6684 3623. learners. More info call 0421 796 529 or Winter crop swap, Federal Exchange, ABC’s War on Waste Saturday 26 August, WIRES galow Road. New members welcome. 6674 7267. WIRES is recruiting! Training in Septem- Saturday 26 August from 10am at Federal Enquiries – phone Jean on 6686 0462. Free kids’ disco from 12pm at Byron Shire Council Cham- Park opposite Doma Cafe, bring your bers, Station Street, Mullumbimby. Free ber. Learn to rescue and provide emer- Bruns Nippers Club’s free kids’ disco Daffodil Day excess garden veg, fruit, herbs, seeds, Bangalow CWA jumping castle, clothes swap, learn how gency care for injured and orphaned 2 September, 6–8pm, Mullumbimby Daffodil Day Friday 25 August. The An- wildlife. Enrol now on 6628 1898 or see flowers – anything you’ve grown to Bangalow CWA is holding a Spring Gar- Ex-services Club. DJ Mixed Image playing to fix old jewellery and match up your swap! 6688 4619 / Dominique – thefed- mismatched plastic lids and containers. glican Church has a stall in front of Spar, http://wiresnr.org/Helping.html. den Party on Saturday, 2 September from all the kids’ latest hits and beats; great Clifford St, Suffolk Park 8am–3.30pm. [email protected]/ FB group The 12.30pm at 700 Friday Hut Rd, Possum prizes. Dress up in Circus Carnival Theme. Facebooked.com/mullucares. OS Art Expo Federal Exchange. Craft items, cooking, lucky dip and raffle. Creek. Tickets are $25 from Bangalow All welcome. Facebook and Instagram Art group Bangalow The Launch Party and prize night is on BV cancer group CWA rooms or Shirley on 6687 1417. All page for more details. Craft show this Friday, 7pm at Ocean Shores Public proceeds to earthquake recovery in a Local artists sought to run regular paint- Quota Club of Brunswick Valley will School. Hundreds of works from across Brunswick Valley cancer action group remote area of Nepal. Email cwasecban- Garden makeover ing/drawing group in various media. be holding a Craft Show, Saturday 9 the Shire. Food, wine and music will AGM, Thursday 24 August, 2pm at 23 [email protected]. Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary The Bangalow Mens’ Shed has a meeting September, 9am–2pm, at St Martin’s celebrates artists in our community. $15 Fern Street, Mullumbimby. Daffodil (working for Byron Central Hospital) are room that can fit 8–10 people. Contact: Church Hall, Stuart St, Mullumbimby. $3 entry (adults only). The exhibition opens Day arrangements will be finalised. All Lismore Public School holding a raffle during July and August John 0403 346 494 if interested, with entry. Contact Betty 6684 2056 or Lynne on Friday 25 August 1–4pm. Saturday and welcome – Phone 6684 3117. Previously called The Demonstration (drawn 1/9/17) for a $500 garden makeo- ideas, or you’re a specialist teacher. 0409 672 008.

Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside you need. All welcome. Do you prefer 10.30–11.30am. Entry by donation. Tennis Club welcomes new players patchwork and quilting? Come along 0425 363 589, [email protected]. Mungo’s Crossword N193 Regular As 9.30am every Tuesday next to Heritage on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays Park, Mullumbimby, for social tennis, fun Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985. at Ocean Shores 6.45pm-8.45pm. Eclectic 1234 5678 and friendship. Info: Barbara 6684 8058. and catchy repertoire. Ph 042 536 3589. 9 Clockwork Handicraft Group Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir Breast Cancer Support DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Weekly handicraft group in meets weekly at the Timber Slab factory, 10 11 Byron Breast Cancer Support Group Mullumbimby CWA Rooms each 1st, Jubilee Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Email copy marked meets every 3rd Wednesday 12–2pm at 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month Newcomers welcome. NSW Cancer Council rooms 8/130 Jonson throughout 2017. New handicrafters Raise the Roof Choir: Gospel, bluegrass ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to 12 13 St, Byron Bay. Anyone experiencing/ed welcome. Enquiries Margaret Mudge & more. 1–3pm Tuesdays, Suffolk Park [email protected]. breast and gynaecological cancers are 6684 2956. Hall. 6–8pm Tuesdays, Bruns Uniting Hall. most welcome to attend. Enquiries Linda Weekly Uki & Channon sessions. Info@ Neighbourhood Centre 0413 668 828. Carers’ support raisetheroofsinging.com 0417277211. 14 15 16 Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Cty Shopping Bus Sex & Love Addicts Anon 17 Centre is open Monday–Thursday Support Group for family members Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is 9am–4pm and offers a range of services Seats available on fortnightly and friends who have a loved one with 18 19 20 and activities. Everyone is welcome to Community Transport Shopping Bus a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th peer-support group of men and women come and enjoy art, music, games, great from Suffolk Park/Byron Bay to Byron Thursday of each month 9.30am at the for whom sex and/or romance have 21 food and more. Call reception on 6684 town centre. The door-to-door bus costs Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. become a problem. For details of weekly 1286 and discover what is on offer. $6 and is available to people who can’t Info: Leanne 0409 818 643. meetings, phone 0452 074 974 or visit 22 23 24 access mainstream transport due to age, www.slaa.org.au. Low-cost or free food disability or other reason. Call Amanda Rainbow Dragons 1300 875 895. Timebanking Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) 25 26 Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you Junior chess club welcomes breast cancer survivors for Timebanking can help you build have any sort of Centrelink card you may a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox a network of support within your purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, The Mullum junior chess club meets community through sharing skills. For Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. 27 28 and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@ more: Northern Rivers Community Bags for anyone doing it tough, every room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. gmail.com. Gateway 6621 7397. Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Ocean All ages, all standards, encouragement Cryptic Clues Quick Clues Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. and professional coaching. Ph Mike Volunteers sought Op shops ACROSS ACROSS No ID or Concession Card required. NILs 6684 6281. Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Volunteers sought for Northern Rivers referral service also available. Check 1. Storyville wisdom? (8) 1. Wisdom, mental discernment (8) Mullumbimby – open each Saturday Volunteering, representing over 100 Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Language exchange 5. Insect, queen’s progenitrix (6) 5. Female parent (6) 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican community organisations. Info: 6621 7397 Shores for details. C3 Care Byron Bay 10. Winfrey backs Marx (5) 10. Non-speaking Marx brother (5) Byron language exchange club is a Op Shop opens Monday to Friday Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. Bridge club 11. Sickened, made queasy (9) free conversation meet up held twice a 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 11. Northern Australian ocean – com to see if you are eligible, or call month in Byron Bay. Contact Paola info@ 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets Mulray was sickened (9) 12. Musketeers motto: ‘All for one and 6680 8872. …’ (3,3,3) clacademy.com.au, and don’t forget to Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens every Saturday and Monday at the 12. ‘Working English fl oral Respite Service mention the language you want practice. Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday Ocean Shores Country Club, seated at arrangement,’ said Athos, citing 13. Extent, fi eld of vision (5) Volunteers welcome. 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, 12.15 to commence play at 12.30. Visitors part of his motto (3,3,3) 14. Country south of Scotland (7) Byron Shire Respite Service Inc Museums enq to shop 6684 4718. Mullumbimby welcome. See bridgewebs.com/brun- 13. Extent of mountains (5) 16. Dull, gloomy (6) delivers high-quality respite care to Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop swickvalley/home.html or for partner 14. Measure organ of secretion for 18. Country southeast of Albania (6) a broad range of clients throughout Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, ring Phyllis Keyte 6684 1103. Facebook country (7) 20. Inner ministry in government (7) the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday Brunswick Valley Bridge Club. 16. Listen in: uninteresting and Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, 22. Cry of a horse (5) Sts Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and of the month 10am-2pm. Companion gloomy (6) email [email protected], 23. Traditional Australian cake (9) Fridays 10-12 and market Saturdays 9-1. Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop Repair Cafe website: www.byronrespite.com.au. 18. I agree: censorship envelops this 25. Proverbial vehicle for gossip (9) Discover your local history, join our team Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the country (6) – 6684 4367. Bangalow Museum & Tea 26. Nationality of George Bernard Shaw (5) open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm. Mullumbimby campus of Byron 20. Hut with alien executive Meditation Room open Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm, 27. Against, opposed (6) Community College in Burringbar Street government (7) Buddhist meditation teaching and Cnr Ashton & Deacon Sts Bangalow. Potters & Sculptors on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers 28. Old fi lmed bulletin of current practice now at the living Yoga Sanga, Volunteers sought, please contact the 22. Twisted chook devours soldier – events (8) Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors at will be there to help you fix things that first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, museum 6687 2183. horse’s comment (5) the Community Art Gallery at the might otherwise end up in the tip, or to DOWN 6-7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela, 23. Lint among ingredients of classic Drill Hall, is open every Tues & Thurs advise how it might be done. 1. Sailing ship of two or more masts (8) 0438 858 842 or [email protected]. Drug support groups cake (9) 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday 2. Canyon, chasm (5) Dzogchen Meditation and Study 25. A pig never indulges in this form Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 of the month (Mullum Market Day) Spanish conversation 3. Fairground attractions involving a Group 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month of gossip (9) 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture A Spanish conversation group meets type of raffl e (9,6) at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Contact 26. Infra red is hot for these people (5) week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. crafted by local artisans for sale, 2 Jubilee every Monday evening in Mullumbimby 4. Drinking vessel, often with a lid (7) Didi 0408 008 769 for more info. Byron Are you experiencing difficulties and 27. A vice: language of old 26 opposed Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum. in order to improve language skills and 6. The pokies (3-5, 7) Mindfulness-Insight Meditation challenges because of the alcohol or … (6) [email protected] cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 7. Road accident in which the driver Sangha & Pairoj Brahma 7pm–9pm drug use of someone close to you? 28. …and distorted in New Left fi lm 0242. fails to stop (3-3-3) Tuesdays at The Yurt, Temple Byron www. Learn coping skills and gain support CWA Bangalow bulletin! (8) templebyron.com. No fees. Andrew 0426 from others. Narcotics Anonymous 8. Blush. Usually in embarrassment (6) Interested women are welcome Indonesian Conversation DOWN 119 171, Pairoj 0423 241 916. Buddhist is a fellowship of men and women 9. Father of geometry (6) Klub Ngobrol, Indonesian conversation 1. Glass boat (8) meditation and conversation with for whom drugs had become a major Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm 15. Shoot, sprout (of a seed) (9) and the second Monday evening of each club to practise Indonesian and learn John Allan, Mondays 6.30 – 8.30 pm, The problem. We are recovering addicts who 2. Overeat in canyon (5) 17. 19th century French author of The about Indonesian culture. Meets every Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John-0428 meet regularly to help each other stay month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA 3. Teach, choose; we’ll wreck these Red and the Black. (8) rooms for craft and friendship. Rooms are second Friday of the month, 5-8pm, 991189. clean. For information and meetings call gambling devices (9,6) 19. Type of French cream cake (6) open daily Monday–Saturday 9am–noon. Byron Services Club. Ph 0405463663. Alateen Meeting 6680 7280. Are you concerned about 4. Meryl’s drinking vessel (7) 20. Master of Ceremonies (7) somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Toastmasters Bruns tennis 6. Damnation breeds around these 21. Mystery, riddle (6) Alateen Meeting every Thursday at Family Groups meetings held Fridays gambling devices! (3-5,7) Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and 24. Stomach lining of an animal (5) 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters 7. A third nun injured in callous road Sundays from 4–6pm. $6.00, all welcome. Last week’s solution N192 friend or relative with a drinking 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/ meetings coaching in communication accident (3-3-3) and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Enquiries Linda 0449 825 108. GAZEBO ASHTRAYS problem? Alateen can help. For australia. Crystal Meth Anonymous is a 8. Communist study? Show 8–16-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s fellowship of people for whom all drugs Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, IOIMUHPT embarrassment! (6) GREEKTEMPLE PAR Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, (but especially crystal meth) had become Byron Bay; www.byronbaytoastmasters. U3A discussion group 9. 151 in return owed to this great AITEMOA corner of Florence Street Tweed a problem. Meeting held Wed 7.30am, org. MullumMagic Toastmasters Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual mathematician (6) NOM I NEE REAL I TY Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older Byron Bay Surf Club. Call 0478 061 479 to meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday discussion group, Thursdays 10am TE IONGNS members at the same time and place. speak to a local member or visit www. Prebytarian Church Hall, 101 Stuart Street Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 15. A regiment rebelling? Shoot! (9) INDUSTRIALISTS 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www.al- crystalmeth.org.au. Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Ashni 165 006. 17. Nineteenth century French author CI OT ME anon.org.au 0439 843 657 or Mani on 0488 433 047. of “Machine Gun Lentils” (8) RETA I LBUS I NESS Craft group Quota Club 19. European Community den of cake (6) IVLORMNT SEASLUG AV I ATOR Social sporting groups The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets Choirs Quota Club of Brunswick Valley meets 20. Contrast broadcast and MC! (7) OLO I LT A Senior social table tennis at Bangalow every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Bay Community Singers is a singalong every 1st Thursday of the month at the 21. Mage in strange mystery (6) LE I VACI LLAT ION Bowling Club Sundays 2–4pm. All levels Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron group for seniors and anyone else Ocean Shores Country Club at 6pm. Ph DSEAYTCG 24. Journey Eastern nonsense (5) ENT I RELY DELETE welcomed. Call Margot 0412 394 932. Bay. Bring lunch and whatever else Wednesdays Byron Community Centre, 0439 733 763 for more info. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo August 23, 2017 47 Backlash

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