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The biggest Better ways to Booze hard Uniquely Byron: Byron Shire this compilation you’ll fi nd recover from truths explored we make a Council Notices week in the Shire – p29 addiction – p10 – p13 feature of it – p21 Page 43 Calls to help youth Toddlers demand avoid alcohol abuse GM labels and a Story & photos Eve Jeff ery It has already received over 50 written submissions and heard evi- chemical-free Shire A parliamentary committee hearing dence from more than 20 witnesses in Byron Bay last Tuesday looking in earlier public hearings. into ways to reduce alcohol abuse by Tweed-Byron police command- young people was told that more po- er Superintendent Stuart Wilkins lice, better lighting in the CBD, public told the hearing that Byron Bay has transport and a cap on liquor licences a reputation for violence and the would help stem the problem. problem of alcohol abuse has in- Up to a dozen people gave evi- creased over the past ten years. dence to the five-member panel Superintendent Wilkins suggest- of the NSW parliament’s Standing ed several ways to curb antisocial Committee on Social Issues, chaired behaviour: improve lighting in the by MLC Niall Blair and including town’s CBD, better public transport former Byron Shire mayor Jan Bar- out of there and more police. ham, who is now a member of the ‘I honestly think wholeheartedly Upper House. that the main part of Byron needs Emily B may well be concerned to learn in her post-toddler years that the same company responsible for The committee hearing at the lighting up: it is dark. I would like to producing one of the world’s deadliest chemicals also wants to control our food supply. Photo Eve Jeff ery Byron Regional Sport and Cultural see a well-lit, well-organised trans- Complex is looking at the eff ective- port hub out of that main area of the A rain-hardy crew turned out at Railway Park in Byron scrutiny or public debate. Additionally, www.huffi ngton- ness of alcohol-harm-minimisation CBD,’ he said. Bay on Saturday to join the worldwide protests against post.com reported in February 2013 that ‘Monsanto has strategies targeted at young people ‘Byron Bay could certainly use giant US biotech corporation Monsanto. Th e annual a policy that prohibits farmers from saving or reusing and measures to reduce alcohol- re- more police. If I had more police, event criticises the unfettered expansion of genetically [their] seeds once the crop is grown. Farmers must buy lated violence, including violence in I would use them. If they [police modifi ed (GM) food and chemical poisons widely used new seeds every year.’ Byron’s contingent called not only and around licensed venues. continued on page 9 for weed control. While Europe refuses GM, the US and for GM labels on all food, but the eradication of glypho- Australia have embraced the technology without much sate chemicals on Byron Shire’s parks and reserves. Tiny steps taken towards holiday letting precincts Hans Lovejoy And despite years of complaints by residents aff ected by unruly visitors, Council staff noted in Cr Dey’s mo- Attempts to revive a 2009 Council move on holiday let- tion that ‘To date, little work has been done on the ting have been resuscitated by Cr Duncan Dey. holiday let matter, but Council has resolved to deal with While light on detail, Cr Dey’s motion at Th ursday’s one specifi c unapproved tourist development at Old Council meeting ‘commits to investigating precincts Bangalow Road, Byron Bay.’ rather than continuing to discuss their possibility.’ Why so little work? According to Council’s media Crs Cubis and Di Woods voted against the motion. spokesperson, legal proceedings against holiday letting Th e motion comes amid ongoing closed meetings have been deferred, ‘until aft er results of a workshop Byron Youth Service representatives Deborah Pearse and Di Mahoney, between Council and supporters of holiday letting in- with HLO, representatives of letting agents, councillors pictured with Greens MLC Jan Barham (centre), spoke to the hearing cluding the Holiday Letting Organisation (HLO), and and staff to discuss options for regulation of holiday about the need for education and support services. the Victims of Holiday Letting (VOHL), who oppose. continued on page 2 Local News North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Calling on former Finnies for Kingscliff land to 25th reunion be sold by govt Comes a The NSW government has ignored a petition signed by almost 9,000 Tweed residents time… and is moving towards sell- ing off 40 acres of public land located between south King- scliff and Salt. Th e public are calling for the land to be retained as a wildlife corridor and public parkland. ‘Save Our Lot 490’ spokes- man Jerry Cornford told Th e Former Byron Bay St Finbarr students Jules and Che Devlin, Echo, ‘It’s believed any pro- who now operate the award-winning Fig Tree restaurant ceeds from the sale would go and rooms in Ewingsdale. Photo Jeff Dawson to Tweed Shire Council.’ …when you just have to refresh your Neil Young memories. That time is this Thursday night This year marks the 25th Brun says, ‘We will be holding and the place is the Byron Community Centre. Some of the protagonists mining for a heart anniversary of St Finbarr’s an alumni exhibition showing Q Read more on this story of gold are from left: Rick Fenn, Julie ‘Shanto’ Oliver, Ginny Cook, Matt Bone, Deidi Devine Christmas Fair and the school photos and memorabilia, so at and Paddy Raleigh. They will all join a list of entertainers as long as Young’s back catalogue. is welcoming back everyone if anyone has any uniforms, – echo.net.au/?p=69653 The night will raise funds for the Byron Community Centre. Photo Jeff Dawson who was involved over the photos, trophies, workbooks years to join in the fun on etc, we would love to hear Saturday December 7 from from you.’ Gabby can be con- 10am. Co-ordinator Gabby Le tacted on 0419 158 482. Whian logging ends in tragedy MASTER YANG A man contracted by the NSW Forestry Corporation staff has been arranged. saulted recognised one of the assailants. Corporation to log old-growth forest has The incident ends a tumultuous Another neighbour, Martin Novak, Bring your life fortunate power died in a work-related accident on pri- month of protests by neighbours who told Th e Echo that while he supports farm Transformation ~Transmutation vate property near Whian Whian forest, say the logging did not follow due pro- forestry, he didn’t support the way this Alchemy (TAA) west of Byron Shire. cess as many engangered species were operation was undertaken. ‘Th is whole The middle-aged man from Kyo- threatened and habitat destroyed. process has been rushed, and the police Connecting you with a Waterfall of gle sustained serious head injuries af- And the non-violent protesters met have been there to enforce the logging, Violet Flame Healing power in a fi fty ter being hit by a falling tree branch on with violence; a man sleeping alone in not as peace offi cers or for safety,’ he said. minute Energy Recharging Session Wednesday and was airlift ed to the Gold a tent on private property adjoining the He said that within 200 metres of the Coast Hospital where he was then pro- logging site was bashed and then hospi- logging site, another neighbour is milling Connect with Universal nounced dead on Th ursday night. talised on the Wednesday night follow- and harvesting timber, but doing so in, ‘a wisdom, deepen intuition Protesters at the site immediately an- ing the logging accident. Up to 12 people totally diff erent way. Clear emotional nounced a suspension of their blockade were reportedly involved in the assault ‘Th e saddest thing is that this forest blockage, Build enormous following the accident. A crime scene that caused head trauma and bleeding. will take at least 200 years to re-establish emotional strength has been established and WorkCover Another protester was also bashed in itself; in the meantime lantana and other Fulfi l your greatest desires NSW continues investigations into the a separate incident. Resident Patrick weeds will infiltrate an area that was Fully experience, achieve incident while counselling for Forestry Tatam told Th e Echo the young man as- already in perfect balance.’ & fulfi l your goals View photos, YouTube & testimonials Revived holiday letting precinct move www.masteryang.net continued from page 1 She says that never happened. at a long-term change, but conceded Where: Suff olk Park Community Hall letting.’ A forum with all stakeholders But Council’s plans may now car- there are obstacles. ‘Th ere are many peo- When: Sunday 20th October at 1pm will take place in a few weeks’ time they ry some weight aft er the NSW coali- ple in high places with vested interests Cost: $30 at the door added. tion government indicated the issue in holiday letting,’ he says. ‘We have to But much has already been done on should be dealt with locally. Addition- acknowledge that holiday letting is here BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 0409 825 630 the topic in 2009, with a link to Council’s ally a landmark Land and Environment to stay’, he said. ‘You can’t get rid of it.’ holiday letting plans still available online. Court case in Gosford in May 2013 Th e Echo asked HLO president John Th e Echo asked then-mayor Jan Bar- found short-term letting unlawful un- Gudgeon if his organisation would sup- ham why Council’s plans didn’t eventuate der Gosford City Council’s zoning rules. port Council’s proposal but he did not at the time. ‘HLO opposed it,’ she said. In response, that council immediately reply before deadline. ‘Th ey lobbied the [then-Labor] state gov- proposed to amend its local environ- Previously he told Th e Echo he would ernment, and the government promised ment plan (LEP). prefer not to comment until talks with they would make a statewide policy.’ Cr Dey says that his plans are aimed Council had been completed. 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Topless bar plans put on hold VIEW BY APPOINTMENT ANYTIME ON 0439 732 006 4A SEAVIEW ST BYRON BAY Staff reporters ‘Working together, the nity are also encouraged to cences. Th is would allow each FIND US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM: SCANDIA HOUSE community is trying to put in their own submission licensed premises to be rou- Th e Independent Liquor and change the holiday mix and and this can be emailed to tinely reviewed so that chang- Gaming Authority (ILGA) attract back the families to [email protected]. es in activities, particularly has put a brake on plans to Byron Bay,’ Cr Richardson gov.au, faxed to 02 9995 0819 involving entertainment with open a topless bar in Byron said. or mailed to GPO Box 7060, community impacts, can be Bay until it considers a com- ‘Similarly, the local Byron Sydney NSW 2001. Submis- checked; not open-ended like munity impact statement Bay Liquor Accord has to sions close November 2, 2013. the current Sydney-based au- (CIS) on the venue’s potential date been supportive with in- thority process. eff ects in the town. troducing community safety Renewing liquor ‘Like for driver licences, BOTTLESHOP Owners of the premises measures to reduce unac- when renewing a liquor li- have been attempting to ceptable levels of alcohol con- licences cence, a liquor licence holder transfer an existing restau- sumption and how it is sold Mayor Richardson is also should be made to prove they rant licence to operate the in its member venues. urging the NSW state govern- are capable of using that li- Stone & Wood Pints venue and extend the trading ‘Council and the com- ment to amend regulations cence properly, or lose it. 2 for $ hours until 7am. munity don’t want this good and allow local government ‘Those decisions should 10 While it is up to the pro- work to be undone. We need to have a direct infl uence on not be decided solely by a gov- Sapporo posed venue’s owners to pre- workable solutions and this the process of reviewing all ernment department down Stubbies pare a community statement, includes controlling the num- future liquor licences. south,’ Cr Richardson said. $ mayor Simon Richardson, ber, and hours of operation, ‘Council would also like 42 with Council approval, will of licensed entertainment to have liquor licences is- Q Letters, page 11 Murray’s Q send its own submission to the premises in Byron Bay.’ sued for a set period, just like Read more on this story at Whale Ale 4pk ILGA objecting to the licence. Members of the commu- individual vehicle driver li- $15 Brands Nobilo Houghton ECCO Laira Sauvignon Sparkling Teacher’s Vodka O Blockers Blanc Classic Scotch $ Cabernet 32 NAOT $10 $9 $32 TAOS $19 CROCS ZIERA GISELE HUSH PUPPIES
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4 October 15, 2013 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au Local News Shaping up at the surf festival Joel Fitzgerald – a master in his craft – is one of the dozen invited national and interna- tional shapers to display and demonstrate board designs during the Byron Bay Surf Festival from October 25 to 27. International attendees include Brazilian Rodrigo Matsuda, who has pioneered finless and wooden glide craft s, and a young talent in California-style hull shapes and boards, American Ryan Lovelace. For more details visit the online festival pro- gram www.byronbaysurff es- tival.com/program. Shaper Joel Fitzgerald will demo his boards at the festival. Photo Jeff ‘Shapeshifter’ Dawson MP Don Page ‘incorrectly’ claimed expenses NSW Nationals MP and By- Public Access Act. ing trade-off s etc, I suggest ron Bay resident Don Page Mr Page told The Echo, you contact them for an in- has been named as one of ‘My staff incorrectly booked a sight into the complexities a number of ministers who [$442] fl ight for my wife on my involved.’ incorrectly claimed work- ministerial account. A routine According to www.par- related expenses for the fi rst check of ministerial expenses liament.nsw.gov.au, NSW half of this year. by my office identified the ministers receive a base sal- His name joins a growing mistake and I reimbursed the ary of $146,251 (for premier, list of state and federal MPs ministerial account.’ deputy premier, senior and who have been exposed as However, Mr Page dodged of all expense entitlements other ministers); however, incorrectly claiming expense questions as to how to address would address the issue, Mr they also receive additional entitlements. Most impor- the issue of misappropriating Page said, ‘Th e independent salaries, including $97,988 for tantly, the information only public funds by elected offi - Parliamentary Remunera- senior MPs and $83,363 for became public aft er a docu- cials such as himself. Asked tion Tribunal determines other MPs. Th ere is also an ment was obtained under repeatedly if an increase in MPs’ wages and allowances. expense allowance of $38,025 the government Information politicians’ pay and a cutting If you want answers, regard- for senior and other MPs.
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6 October 15, 2013 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au Local News In vogue at the Byron at Byron Good news for library services Liz Levy the Friends’ recent bookstall, has a book club that meets at the entrance of the new on the first Tuesday of the The good news about pre- library, made a lively scene month. And all library serving library services con- with a bumper collection of branches have hosted fabu- tinues and it is now likely that books and takings that broke lous and well-attended school all three branches will be op- previous records. FOL would holiday activities, ranging erating as usual. like to thank all the book do- from origami workshops to After voicing strong op- nors and the library staff for shoe painting, mask decorat- position at Council’s public their support on the day. ing and the creation of some access to the loss of mobile li- Byron Bay Library now beautiful springtime crowns. brary services, Friends of the Library (FOL) were relieved when Council moved to maintain mobile visits to all current locations. FOL now EVERYTHING believes that the proposed alternative savings measure, %URLESQUE to cut opening hours by an hour each morning, may yet SP be averted through an alter- WK WKRI2FWREHU Manager of the Byron at Byron John Parche shares a bubbly with Elizabeth Drysdale, the native funding source. %\URQ&RPPXQLW\&HQWUH director of the Australian Champagne Bureau. Byron at Byron again held last Friday night’s Th e proposal will be dis- Lots of dance, song and annual Vogue Living Champagne Dinner. Jeff ‘Champers’ Dawson cussed at the next Council laughter with some of the meeting on October 31. regions best talent! Th e original $12,000, of- Byron Hub blasts off October 31 fered by the Friends to help 7,&.(76 $27.00 Adults keep the mobile library, is $24.00 Concession A one-day workshop with trepreneurial spirit of the area Stead, CEO of Commerciali- now available for redirection big-name inventors, innova- and locals are encouraged to zation Australia, an executive and FOL can consider what tors and investors will be held get involved. from Australia’s patent offi ce Book your tickets at - more they might do to as- Byron Community Centre Thursday October 31 and ‘A big part of the forum is and ABC TV’s 4 Corners an- sist with the last remaining Phone 66856807 aims to tackle how to take the the debut of a private Wiki to chor Kerry O’Brien. cutback: the $20,000 reduc- American high-tech compa- help locals connect to each Th e event is a non-profi t ef- tion to resource purchases. It or visit the website ny development process and other to share resources and fort being put together by the is to be hoped that through ǁǁǁ͘ďLJƌŽŶĐĞŶƚƌĞ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ make it work for Australia. help,’ he says. northern rivers branch of Re- combined efforts, the final Local inventor and co- Panelists include Ric Rich- gional Development Australia. impact on the Shire’s library organiser Ric Richardson ardson, Paypal founding in- To book visit http:// users will be minimal. says he wants the forum to vestor Peter Davison, Sydney rdanorthernrivers.org.au/ On the subject of funds, be about the creative and en- Angels co-founder Andrew news-and-events/inventors. New writers’ festival director Th e Northern Rivers Writers’ by a small group of highly Centre has announced Edwi- skilled staff and dedicated lo- na Johnson as new director of cal volunteers,’ he said. the Centre and of the Byron Ms Johnson is exprienced Bay Writers’ Festival. in publishing, arts and event Ms Johnson takes up the management. Currently she new role in November and is the manager of Faber Acad- is currently collaborating emy at Allen & Unwin in Syd- closely with outgoing direc- ney. Ms Caffin will shortly tor Jeni Caffi n in planning undertake a contract in In- next year’s festival. donesia with the Australian Northern Rivers Writers’ Byron Bay Writers’ Festival, Department of Foreign Af- Centre chair Chris Hanley has become an internationally fairs and Trade, directing a welcomed the appointment. recognised event. Many peo- Festival of Ideas in Jakarta as ‘The Centre has been ple don’t realise the festival is a part of Oz Fest 2014. She will around for nearly 20 years not-for-profi t venture, almost retain a connection with the now, and its showpiece, the entirely self-funded and run Byron Bay Writers’ Festival.
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8 October 15, 2013 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au Local News Inquiry hears call for cap on licences continued from page 1 attending licensed premises) ‘the issue of pre-loading is a a point of contact for youth. administrators] said, “We’ll was hard to police and creat- big factor with few eff ective ‘Most of those young peo- send you 12 more staff next ing many ‘sticking points’. strategies’. ple are local and I know them. brunswickvalleylandcare.org.au weekend”, I’d be happy.’ ‘Th e Accord have agreed Ms Mahoney said also that Th ey are in my groups or I am FREE FUNDING WORKSHOP to refuse entry to anyone for her organisation to help working at the school with Supt Wilkins said that This workshop will help property owners and community groups apply when he fi rst arrived at the approaching premises with educate youth, there needed them or doing individual for grants through the NRCMA small grants program. Grants from $2000 Tweed-Byron Local Area alcohol,’ he said, ‘but it’s diffi - to be more financial assis- support and I can follow up. to $10 000 may be used for sustainable farming or conservation projects. Command about three years cult for us to take action; even tance for services. ‘I might not be able to do Date: 23 October 2013 Time: 10 am – 12 noon ago, he could see straight in an alcohol-free zone, if it’s much with them on the night Location: Conference room Byron Shire Council administration away there was issue with al- closed, we can’t do anything.’ Youth ‘scared’ when they are vomiting in the building Station St. Mullumbimby. Bookings: Wendy Gibney (Wed & Thurs) cohol in Byron Bay. Th e town’s Liquor Accord ‘We have done a lot of gutter or we are taking them Phone 6626 7028 [email protected] chair Hannah Spalding said education in schools with to the hospital or talking to ‘From that time we have Information about the grants in is online at http://www.nlss.com.au/ been working in collabora- that as a result of a changing young people but we are not the police about the best way tion with the community, of the guard in the Accord funded very well to do that, to deal with the situation, but MEMBERSHIP Annual membership is $10 per person and Life membership is only $50. with Council and the Liquor leadership earlier this year, so it becomes something when I see them in the week, Contact: Jane Wickers 6684 6212 [email protected] Accord to develop strategies there was now, ‘for the fi rst that we chase money for,’ when they are sober and they BVL BOOKSHOP to reduce the incidence of time [a] serious collaboration she said. are at school, then we can talk Call Rita on 6684 1495 or email [email protected] alcohol-related violence in about venues who are part of Longtime BYS youth about the behaviour, the con- the executive’. A new breed of worker Deborah Pearse says sequences. The Community Support Project, Byron Region is a Northern Byron,’ he said. Rivers Catchment Management Authority (NRCMA) project. He said that initially he executive was voted in. that she sees that ‘much of the ‘We can put a safety plan met opposition, ‘resistance ‘We have a restaurant, a time young people are scared together and encourage con- and ignorance’ in trying to nightclub, hotels and a bot- in the town.’ sequential thinking,’ she said develop a process to respond tle shop represented, which is Ms Pearse also said the to alcohol-related crime. the fi rst time we have ever ac- BYS Street Cruise service was Q Letters, page 13 ‘But I believe we are all on tually had a cross-section of the same page now. We un- licensed venues in the Byron derstand that there is an issue Accord,’ Ms Spalding said. and we are moving forward ‘We have a large number with steps to work together of tourists. to ensure that we are trying ‘Byron is unusual. No to reduce that.’ other place attracts such a diverse range of tourists in ‘Violent place’ the numbers that Byron Bay Supt Wilkins said Byron does. Bay, ‘is a violent place at times ‘Th is is one of the things and clearly over the last ten about Byron that we need to years there have been issues continue. We want to have with the consumption of al- young people here. cohol here.’ ‘We want young people ‘It’s attributed to a whole here as long as those young range of factors. It’s not only people are respectful. We licensed premises; it’s also want middle-aged people if about backpackers coming they are respectful.’ in, it’s about the environment.’ Byron Youth Service (BYS) Supt Wilkins said the is- manager Di Mahoney said, sue of ‘pre-loading’ (people ‘there needs to be a cap on the 4 DAYS . 12 VENUES . OVER 120 PERFORMANCES & WORKSHOPS drinking excessively before number of licences’ and that, Suff olk Telstra tower 21-24 NOV agreed upon Hans Lovejoy Meanwhile Suffolk Park resident Peter Wegner told A ten-year dispute over the the chamber the new report Telstra tower in Suff olk Park on the tower, ‘goes a long appears to have been resolved way to alleviating commu- between Council and the telco. nity concerns,’ and only had Councillors agreed at their minor misgivings, which in- Th ursday meeting to author- cluded the tower being too ise general manager Ken close to residents. Gainger to sign an in-prin- Cr Rose Wanchap cheekily ciple agreement for an access asked Mr Coin if he would be deed for the site. happy to live near the tower, Cr Rose Wanchap voted to which he replied that while against the motion. he doesn’t live close to any During the morning’s towers, he believes the radia- public access, Telstra’s re- tion is safe. gional NSW manager Bob ‘My father was in an in- Coin told the chamber that tensive care unit in hospital ten years ‘is far too long’ to where there is radiation from wait for an agreement and towers… schools have wi-fi that Telstra wants to settle the these days. If it wasn’t safe we matter in two months. wouldn’t be doing it.’ He off ered $50,000 to cov- And asked to guarantee er the ten years’ rent arrears the tower would not be in- and increased Telstra’s initial creased in capacity, he said, per annum rental offer of ‘The tower will always stay $12,500 to $14,684 (ex GST). low impact.’ North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo October 15, 2013 9 Comment North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Better approaches to addiction In TheConversation.com, David Best argues for the value of recovery in the community in dealing with addiction. lcohol and substance and relationship building. than individual-level inter- are active in their communi- Volume 28 #19 October 15, 2013 abuse cost the Aus- At the heart of the recov- ventions), rather than stick- ties have a higher quality of Atralian economy ery movement is a shift of ing band-aids on symptoms. life. A Scottish study of recov- $24.5bn a year. The human emphasis away from ‘treat- Th erefore, the solutions are ering alcoholics and heroin toll from accidents, overdos- ment’ as a model reliant relationships, jobs and train- users in the deprived housing What makes living es, chronic disease, violence, on professionally delivered ing courses, not just drugs estates of Glasgow found that mental illness and family interventions. Rather, the and talking therapies. the more time people spent here so interesting disruption, however, is im- movement sees the recovery Recovery is strongly linked with other people in recovery, measurable. journey as an intrinsically to social connectedness and the greater the levels of well- While the holiday-letting yabber yabber continues, spare a Modern, evidence-based social process and seeks to to meaningful, social activ- being reported. thought for those doing it tough in the Shire. policy responses to addiction create the conditions that ity. Th ese are the key bridges It also found that people During Council morning public access on Thursday, a young focus on treatment, where pa- who were active in their fami- mother stood up and reminded councillors that there is still a tients aim to withdraw from Funding treatment is crucial to saving lies and communities – by housing accommodation crisis in Byron Shire. drugs through therapy and parenting, volunteering, being She told the chamber that she knows many locals who have medications. Harm-minimi- lives and preventing individual and members of social networks, been forced out of the area, and others that have suff ered psy- sation strategies such as the by working and training – had chological trauma from the lack of a home. community harm, but investment supply of clean needles and the best quality of life. ‘It took me nine months to fi nd a home for myself and my child, in aft ercare and linking to recovery and in the end I was forced to share.’ She also made the claim, ‘As syringes and the prescribing The recovery movement single parents, we are discriminated against when looking for ac- of substitution medications communities and meaningful activities is a philosophical shift that commodation. It puts extreme stress on us and our children.’ are also key elements of Aus- is the main way that treatment recognises that the growth Addressing aff ordable housing was a question put to aspiring tralia’s drug strategy. of wellbeing may happen councillors by The Echo during the leadup to last year’s elections. But while these measures becomes a portal to wellbeing. separately from reductions And so far there have been no meaningful attempts by Council play an important role in how in symptoms and harms, and to address the issue except vague calls for more community title. we deal with addiction, little allow those with addiction from alcohol and drug treat- that professionals have a criti- By comparison, Noosa is well known to have its hospitality attention is paid to what hap- problems to achieve a sense ment, when it is needed, to cal but partial role in long- and trade workforce living outside the town. pens next. Regardless of how of connection in their com- eff ective social reintegration term change. But unlike Noosa, this region owes much of its contemporary good the treatment is, half to munity, including with peers and positive life quality. Funding treatment is cru- alternative origins not so much to the wealthy elite, but to artists, three-quarters of drug users who are further along in the From the United States, cial to saving lives and pre- musicians, bohemians, health practitioners, organic farmers, surfi es relapse. And the quality of path of recovery. we know that only around venting individual and com- and city dropouts. life for problem alcohol and Whether or not individu- ten per cent of those who munity harm, but investment It’s what makes living here so interesting. drug users in and out of treat- als can be ‘cured’, a sense complete alcohol or drug in aftercare and linking to Thankfully there is a voice for those on low to medium in- ment is low – they’re likely of meaning and a positive treatment receive communi- recovery communities and comes seeking a home that isn’t a beachfront mansion. to face social exclusion and identity is likely to empower ty-based ongoing help. Yet, meaningful activities is the SASHTA (Sustainable, Aff ordable, Secure Housing Tenant discrimination. Th is is why people with addictions to im- when this is received, it im- main way that treatment be- Alliance) is a non-profi t association seeking to acquire land or so many professionals and prove their wellbeing, their proves the person’s outcomes comes a portal to wellbeing. long-term leases for environmentally sustainable and aff ordable policy makers, as well as peo- ability to cope with stress by 30 to 40 per cent. It is that transformation housing. For more visit www.sashta.org. ple with addictions and their and to manage any ongoing Similarly, a 2009 trial of that will safeguard people Hans Lovejoy, editor family members, are turning symptoms they have. support for problem drinkers with alcohol and other drug to the recovery movement – Th e recovery movements found that adding one person problems, their families and The Byron Shire Echo as many in the mental health in alcohol and drugs mir- in recovery to the social net- their communities, from the sector have done in recent ror similar shift s of perspec- works of a newly detoxifi ed cycle of relapse and the de- Established 1986 years with great success. tive and emphasis in mental drinker improved the chanc- spair or addiction. General Manager Simon Haslam Th e movement recognises health and in the rehabilita- es of their staying sober for a Editor Of Nepotism Hans Lovejoy that recovery is a long jour- tion and therapeutic jurispru- year by 27 per cent. 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10 October 15, 2013 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au Letters Looking for facts in the fluoridation debate Q How fortunate we are to or Foe? This is a forum which October 8) in her enthusiasm spouting untruths. (http://bit.ly/QMTQvr.) of ‘bush experts’ on this issue have the gift of free speech. has been organised so that to embrace the non-essential There’s no doubt that fluo- I can’t possibly under- gets one nowhere. Having said that, this gift those who don’t know what element fluoride overlooks its ride given to young children stand the complexities of Why do so many appar- should try to ensure any in- it will mean to have their ability to effectively prevent improves their dental health. how chemicals interact with ently loving and kind people formation (and I use that public water fluoridated can the absorption of the essen- There are two common ways biological systems, so I trust in our community have such word with tongue in cheek) inform themselves. Many tial element, iodine which, by to achieve this: the expertise and judgment distrust and lack of kindness is accurate and not simply de- people think they know what the way, has the same effect on 1) Distribute free tablets at of scientists and the organ- for the people in our scientific signed to scare people to their the practice entails but really teeth as fluoride. clinics and birthing centres. isations they make up. Read- and government bodies? way of thinking. don’t. Iodine, while needed by 2) Build and maintain ing the one-sided and usually Garth Luke TheFluoride News recent- This forum will be to bring every cell in the body, is criti- multiple expensive water very uninformed comments Mullumbimby ly distributed around Mul- the community up to speed cal to a properly functioning dosing plants and pay high lumbimby is very provocative, with both sides of the debate. glandular system, importantly annual fees for buying and quite inaccurate and grossly It is not a place to have a pro- the thyroid. Without iodine handling tonnes of dangerous misleading. It is scare-mon- test rally. the thyroid cannot produce concentrates (personal pro- gering nonsense of the worst Abuse from either side of the hormone needed to drive tection equipment required). kind, purporting to give sci- the fence at any of the speak- the body’s metabolic processes As a ratepayer I prefer the entific evidence for the false ers, organisers or councillors like energy production and first, much cheaper, alterna- claims made. A careful read- in attendance will not be tol- thinking. tive since the two are equally ing of Wikipedia will provide erated. In the US where 64 per cent effective. I gave my children a much more balanced com- This is one of the rare op- of the population consume fluoride tablets. mentary on the topic of fluo- portunities for the community fluoride, one of the biggest- Charles Sawyer ride. At the very least, such to have their say on this very selling pharmaceutical items Byron Bay a document should provide important issue regardless of is synthetic thyroid hormone. references for any data and a your beliefs and to listen to the The pharmaceutical indus- Q Peter Olson (Letters, Oc- name of the person/s tender- experts from both sides. In- try would happily agree with tober 8) selectively quotes a ing the information. formed dialogue is a treasure Nicolette that water fluorida- research paper in a way that David Ashton beyond price. tion is one of the ten greatest supports his anti-fluoride Mullumbimby May the water force be with public health achievements of stance. What about this quote us as I and my fellow council- the 20th century, but probably from two of the researchers SHOWROOM OPEN 6685 5744 | 80 Centennial Cct, Q Please leave your guns at lors bravely step out into the not for the same reason. you reference, Peter: ‘These 9–5 Mon to Fri Byron Arts & Industry Estate home if you are coming to the firing line. Anton Vanderbyl results do not allow us to public meeting being held at Cr Rose Wanchap Palmwoods make any judgment regard- the Byron community centre Byron Bay ing possible levels of risk at on Wednesay October 16 for Q The fluoride issue has led levels of exposure typical for Water Fluoridation, Friend Q Nicolette Jackson (Letters, to hysteria, with both sides water fluoridation in the US.’ Marvell St That topless bar the town to show their sup- by ogling semi-naked women in Byron Bay. Anyone keen to It’s hard to believe that in the port for mayor Simon Rich- behind the bar, out on the be topless should feel free to Chiropractic middle of a strong communi- ardson in his urging of Byron street at night? Is this the rip off their shirt in the com- ty-based campaign to tackle Council to make a submis- kind of tourism that we want fort on their own home but Byron Bay – Norfolk Island alcohol-related problem be- sion that the bar is not in the to encourage? Let’s all make the notion that Byron would haviour in Byron Bay, some public interest. Surely it’s not submissions to the commu- host a space where groups of Lindon Garske business people would pro- wowserish to feel, as Simon nity impact statement and men pay to come and drink DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC pose the setting up of a top- does, that topless bars, like encourage all our contacts to and watch topless women be- less bar in the centre of town wet T-shirt competitions and do the same at liquorapplica- longs in the distant past. HICAPS – to stay open until 7am! So it jelly wrestling, ‘are demean- [email protected]. Given the level of anger Monday to Saturday was a relief to see that the in- ing to women and lower the Christine Willmot about this proposal, and the dependent Liquor and Gam- town’s reputation’. Sunrise Beach myriad arguments against it, ing authority has called for a Isn’t it obvious that the it’s highly likely reason will 6685 7771 community impact statement kind of disturbing behaviour Q The idea of a topless bar prevail. But let’s make sure 12 Marvell St, Byron Bay in its assessment of the ap- that the town is subjected to is being almost universally our arguments and evidence marvell st chiropractic.com.au plication. every weekend is going to be condemned as an insult to continued on next page It’s time for people who are exacerbated by having intoxi- women, and a further threat concerned about the future of cated men, sexually aroused to the safety and quality of life Letters to the Editor THE RAILS Send to Letters Editor Michael McDonald, fax: 6684 1719 email: [email protected] Deadline: Noon, THE RAILWAY FRIENDLY BAR, BYRON BAY Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. Letters already published in other papers will not be considered. Please include your full name, address and phone number for verification purposes. 6685 7662 THE FAMOUS RAILS kitchen
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North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo October 15, 2013 11 Letters North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Radiating concern about wi-fi Q One thing that should not tives. Th e incentives required The Mullum Wi-Fi pro- entifi cally justifi ed, and sells escape notice with the pro- to have a business owner turn posal goes along way toward devices claiming to make wi- posed ‘free’ wi-fi in Mullum off their own system and use making a positive impact fi signals safe by rearranging is that is it not strictly free. It a diff erent one is simply the on these issues. We’re also the particles in the electro- is a commercial gateway that new system must be better a community made up of magnetic fi eld. TAX RETURNS would expose subscribed us- and cheaper. two major demographics: Th is is complete scientifi c only conditions ers to tedious logons, paid Th e new system would be the 45- to 65-years-old and garbage. Wi-fi signals are $125 apply advertising, and monitoring using fi bre internet beamed the under-20s. Th e Mullum just radio waves – which are *(7*22'5(68/76)5207+((;3(576 of their internet activity. from Tallowood as the back- Wi-Fi proposal is about em- natural, and we are exposed $//7<3(62)7$;$7,21 This makes it unlikely bone, so the new service powering the wisdom of the to radio waves all the time. ,1',9,'8$/5(78516 many shopkeepers, who join would be better, plus the new community and enabling They have been around in the scheme for their cus- service would be cheaper as the youth. This was barely radio and TV signals for dec- 6685 8129 tomer hotspot, would not it’s free. touched upon on the night. ades, and have been around prefer to keep operating their Peter goes on to disagree Th e fi nal claim I wish to in the cosmos for billions of BYRON TAX ACCOUNTANTS own wireless modems for with the implication that the clear up is that the proposal years. They are completely Paul Enright Chartered Accountant personal and business pur- meeting was not representa- is simply a money-making harmless. Office 1/6 Marvell St, Byron Bay poses. Hence radiation in the tive of the community. Th e agenda. This is ludicrous! Furthermore, the site talks town will rise, not fall as the meeting absolutely was not- How do you make money out about electromagnetic fi elds, Is your POOL ready promoter claims. I challenge representative of the com- of a free service? And how which is a misnomer, because anyone to prove all this is not munity. does a free wi-fi service en- there is only one electromag- for summer? more about cornering the We as a community are courage people to buy com- netic field, which extends market than doing anything very apathetic and the simple puters? We already have free throughout all time and for the community. truth was that there was no internet at the cafes and the space. All radiation is merely Helen Burns reason for the people who are library yet there are no lines fl uctuations in the EMF, and Byron Bay supportive of the proposal to of people eager to buy com- we are exposed to heaps of be there. Th ey had assumed a puters from the local com- natural, harmless radiation QI refer to Peter Nielsen’s let- free wi-fi service in the busi- puter shops. on a day-to-day basis. The ter last week regarding the ness district would be a sure Obi McDonald-Saint levels emitted by wireless de- Mullum Wi-Fi community thing. Had we off ered an in- Mullumbimby vices are negligible. MULLUM HIRE & POOLS consultation. It’s true no evi- centive to be there such as an Before making gran- 6684 3003 dence was provided to prove iPad, there would have been QA while ago I saw a poster diose claims about such 73 Station St, Mullumbimby that the proposed system considerably more bums on in Mullumbimby detailing things, make sure you do Opposite the Council Chambers would eventuate in lower net seats. In this community, we the health risks caused by some research, and ensure radiation within Mullum- currently face some very se- wi-fi . What was particularly said research is sound and It’s time to service your pool and equipment bimby. rious and debilitating issues: interesting is the citation at dependable and not from a FREE water testing and analysis However, as a business high unemployment, limited the bottom of the poster: a site selling expensive paper- Pool servicing all areas owner, I know that business access to education, near-ze- website called www.safes- weights, which do nothing, We supply all pool chemicals and equipment owners respond to incen- ro public transportation, very paceprotection.com. A quick under a lie that they improve little entertainment for young analysis of this site makes it your health. people and a practically broke very clear that this website A Rushwood Council. makes claims that are not sci- Suff olk Park
continued from page 11 on the specifi cally built bike it was against the law to drive are heard loudly and clearly tracks, which for large parts in a manner dangerous to the through the foreshadowed follow the rail line. You can public. Bike riders break both Community Impact State- hire bikes on railway stations these rules all the time. ment to be overseen by the and drop them off at others. I would like to see people state liquor authorities. Farmers in small villages who ride outside the town Ray Moynihan along the rail lines have di- limits licensed and made to Byron Bay versifi ed from their crops of register and display number apples, hay, cows, into holi- plates. Th at way the average Weapon parity day letting, and bike rental. citizen would be able to re- Good letter by Gareth Smith Tourists love leaving the car port dangerous behaviour the (Echo, October 8), describing behind and explore the re- same as you can with cars. the naval display in Sydney gion on foot or bike or travel A registration fee could quite rightly as a display of via rail. help fi x the potholes. killing machines. Only prob- We have a great opportu- W B Crompton lem is, if some guy with a nity to transform our region Mullumbimby bent mind has one of them to a bike-riding holiday desti- pointed at me, can I have one nation with the rail as the es- Q Tony Parker’s recent tirade too, please? sential backbone. Rail, buses neglects to mention the most Jim Walter and bikes go together. We just important legal requirement Lennox Head need to look a little bit further of any cyclist in NSW, and afi eld to see how it has been that is the compulsory wear- Regional rail done successfully. ing of helmets. This vital Regional rail is experiencing a Jens Krause safety factor has been collec- revival in Europe. More lines Byron Bay tively ignored by all but a few are planned in the region I in Byron Bay for many years recently visited, to connect Cyclists ahead and is certainly not policed Italy, Austria and Swizerland. Tony Parker’s letter (Echo, by our already stretched lo- Shut-down lines have been October 8) re the bike tracks cal gendarmes, and the metal reopened successfully. It is a has prompted me to write. barriers wouldn’t be a prob- boon for tourism, especially Are there any braver peo- lem if the bicycles had lights ecotourism, many visiting the ple on Earth? No, not the bik- on. region for cycling holidays. ers, I mean the people who Then there’s the issue of The area also features try to pass them on the road. cyclists treating our footpaths some of the best bike-riding When I got my driver’s li- like roads. Go fi gure, as they tracks anywhere. Bikes can cence some 55 years ago, the say. be transported via rail to a rule was ‘proceed on the ex- P J Prideaux starting point and be used treme left unless turning’ and Byron Bay 12 October 15, 2013 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au Letters Booze hard truths and vested interests Q In terms of the alcohol problem in drunks well into the early hours of the Byron, the real issue which seems to morning. have fallen between the cracks is the If Mr Thomson had attended the Sunrise Ceremony at Belongil Beach number of young people who are alco- community meeting for Last Drinks at Followed by a day of passionate presentations, enlivening movement and sacred meditations at the Dune Room, Belongil holics. When drinking leads to violence 12 he would have seen that the theatre Beach featuring the enchanting music of and abuse these are clear indications of was packed to capacity. We are not ‘a tiny Mel Dobra this addictive disease. Alcoholism can minority’, and Byron Bay has so much TICKETS – Full day event $25. Evening event with Mel Dobra $25. pass from generation to generation and more to off er than endless partying. Day and Evening $40. one of the most obvious symptoms of Louise Andrews CONCESSION – Full day $15. Evening $15. Day and Evening $25. alcoholism is denial. Byron Bay globalonenessdayaustralia.blogspot.com.au Letters saying that unless people can drink aft er midnight they will go to the QTh e parliamentary committee on alco- beach with bottles of vodka or whatever hol abuse sitting in Byron last Tuesday are just another indication of the serious was subject to the usual fl annel reserved nature of the disease. Social drinking by by vested interests for such occasions Criminal Law, Traffi c Law & Court Work its very nature has a limit. Drinking to and some hard truths from those actu- Family Law, Property, oblivion is not social drinking. ally dealing with the problem. Conveyancing, Wills and Probate Growing up with the neverending Police spokesperson Superintendent advertisements which persuade young on our community and stopping others Wilkins was under the impression that Mullumbimby Offi ce Tweed Offi ce people that alcohol is cool and drink- from the choice that is available to every there was ‘ignorance and resistance of p 02 6684 6111 p 07 5536 6111 ing is a social must, with no checks and other person in Australia (excluding the the grog problem’ until he arrived three f 02 6684 6122 f 07 5536 6112 Suite 6, 97 Stuart St, 10/69 Wharf St, balances, no warnings of the problems dry communities in the NT – but that’s years ago to save the day. Th is attitude Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Tweed Heads NSW 2485 caused by alcohol, it’s no wonder there’s another debate!). may account for his reluctance to en- Cameron Bell, Principal an exponentially growing problem. I’m not advocating that one needs to dorse the Police Association’s support With Integrity & Light Kate Brady LLB (Hons) Australia is right up there with the have a drink to have a good time, but for for Last Drinks at 12 while endorsing all Russian Federation with an alcohol-ad- the locals and tourists alike that fl ock to the expensive infrastructure solutions Find us on dicted population. It’s a tragedy that AA Byron for its free spirit, stunning scen- which are of limited benefi t. Uki Buttery Facebook and Al Anon do not push their message ery and vibrant nightlife, I reckon they Th e liquor interests were predictable in schools, in the media and in the com- should at least be given the option to in lauding the voluntary agreement they munity. make the choice for themselves! were eventually forced to adopt but were Bazaar Market Having spent many years in Al Anon, If we’re trading in quotes: ‘In wine reticent in expanding on the fact that it Last of the 70s style markets I believe all young people should be edu- there is wisdom, in beer there is free- has had little eff ect on the incidence of Third Sunday of every month cated about the grim reality of alcohol- dom, in water there is bacteria.’ – Ben- violent attacks. ism. Australians suffer the disease in jamin Franklin. Th e real picture was revealed by the NEXT MARKET: Sunday 20 October, 8am – 2pm plague proportions, bringing chaos to Lewis Chapman Byron youth representatives and the families and violence to communities. Suff olk Park emergency doctors representing Last Sue Arnold Drinks at 12. Th ey described an alco- Ocean Shores Q Greg Th omson (Letters, October 8) hol-fuelled culture ruthlessly driven by suggests Byron Bay will face a local re- the industry and the sparse resources QI think Alistair Bell (Letters, October cession if last drinks are served at mid- available to those engaged in picking up 1) may be sensationalising the debate night because of the impact it would the pieces. Th ey alone presented hard about alcohol-related violence in Byron have on our ‘vibrant night life’. Alcohol- evidence of what was needed, the focus just a teeny tiny bit! I’d say it’s a pretty fuelled violence is more likely to have a of which was that each reduction of an LIVE MUSIC FEATURING: big leap to go from denying people the detrimental eff ect on tourism, as people hour in liquor trading resulted in a 17 to Shameless O’Hooligan • Apple option to enjoy a drink aft er midnight to turn away from a shire that is the sev- 20 per cent reduction in serious assaults. Jack • Wall of Love • Ivy Parkes ‘poisoning sick people with an addictive enth most violent in the state. Th e Byron Greens, representing the YOUTH ACT: The Firefl ies substance’! Mr Th omson states he closes his res- majority political party in the Shire Food, music, coffee, clothing, books, plants, I’m not a massive drinker and I don’t taurant before 12. Presumably, he then (highest primary vote and winning 12 art & craft, second hand and much more... party till the wee hours of the morning goes home to sleepy little Bangalow and of 15 booths at the last election), endorse any more, but I cringe at the thought enjoys a peaceful night’s repose. Not so the aims of Last Drinks at 12. The Old Butter Factory at historic Uki Village that a very small group of vocal teeto- for many residents of Byron, who have Tom Tabart Just a country drive away! talers are trying to impose their views to endure the off ensive behaviours of Convenor, Byron Greens Info/stallholders phone 6679 5921 or 0431 455 837 ROLL UP RINGSIDE TO THE FARMCARE’S MULLUMBIMBY MISSING WORLD CLASS RIDE-ON 106TH NOV YEAR! DAY IS ON AGAIN 9-10 SHOW Come try our ride-ons for yourself! 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