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VOLUME 22 #22 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007
22,300 copies every week FORGET THE SCISSORS AND ROCK & health Community digs deep for O’Mearas GM to leave Council Michael McDonald tract ‘would have carried Council Byron Shire Councillors voted on through the elections in September October 25 in confi dential session 2008 and allowed a new Council not to renew the contract of cur- to settle in before facing the task of rent general manager Pam West- selecting a general manager.’ ing, whose fi ve year contract ends Of her time in Byron Shire Ms on March 10, 2008. Westing said, ‘There have been Ms Westing had offered to stay many challenges and successes. on for a further two years but this The biggest challenge initially was option was not supported by the lack of long term senior staff councillors. and resulting limited corporate Mayor Cr Jan Barham said in a knowledge in the senior ranks of press release, ‘Council extends its Council staff. thanks and appreciation to Pam ‘None of the Executive Team Westing for her contribution to the had been in their position for even Shire. During her term as general fi ve years. Those executives then manager the fi nancial position of left the organisation in quick suc- the Council has strengthened to cession, so that after 14 months, I the point where Byron Shire is one was the longest-serving member of of the few fi nancially sustainable the Executive Team. councils in NSW.’ ‘Despite this, all the major chal- Asked if she had been surprised lenges that the Council wanted the by Council’s decision Ms Westing general manager to address in told The Echo, ‘I made a commit- 2003 have been resolved. The ment when I started at Byron Shire Council is in a much stronger Council to stay fi ve years. There fi nancial position than it has been Ashley, Kristie, and Hayleigh O’Meara at the fun day at the Billinudgel Hotel. had been a succession of general for many, many years. managers over the previous dec- ‘In 2003, the Council had a Story & photo Eve Jeffery having to leave her full time job night held on October 13 raised ade, and my goal was to give the working funds balance in its Gen- Three very brave girls graced the and Hayleigh only working part- $28,000 and a raffl e the friends organisation the stability it had eral Fund of $373,000. Council grounds of the Billinudgel Hotel time. have been running over the past lacked for so long. I have achieved was sending its garbage to Queens- on Sunday afternoon for a fund- Two of Kathleen’s lifelong two months has a fi rst prize of that. land at great cost, there was a sew- raiser held in their honour. friends, Tracey O’Donnell and $10,000 in travel vouchers, kindly ‘I did not presume that I would erage moratorium in Byron Bay As testament to their gratitude Cindy Holland, have headed a donated by Craig Watson’s Phar- be offered a further contract, and and elsewhere, the development to both the community and the group of local women whose aim macy in Mullumbimby. The last I respect the right of the elected application processing times were committee who organised the day, is to get the girls back on their feet event planned was the Family Fun Council to change its management an annual embarassment, and legal Kristie, Ashley and Hayleigh and set up for the path ahead. Day on Sunday at Billinudgel. direction.’ costs were nearly $900,000, taking O’Meara, who are usually very ‘From day one Kathleen lifted ‘The support from the commu- Ms Westing said a two year con- private people, attended the event Kristie. As Kristie grew, Kathleen nity has been fantastic,’ said Tracey, continued on page 7 and enjoyed the festivities, sub- grew stronger,’ said Tracey who ‘and it has not been just from our dued only by the reason all were met Kathleen on their fi rst day of immediate area. Donations have gathered. kindergarten, ‘The day after Kath- come from as far north as Burleigh A swift and tragic death claimed leen died we realised that no-one Heads and south to Lennox. The the girls’ mother Kathleen in July could lift Kristie. I don’t know how response has been over and beyond this year after she fell ill and died Kathleen did it, she was so strong. generous.’ within hours of being struck down We knew straight away we would To date, all goods and costs by meningococcal disease. need a hoist.’ associated with the fundraisers Kathleen O’Meara, a dedicated A hoist is not all the sisters would have been donated in full, so every mother, was the sole carer for her need, and at the funeral, Kath- cent raised has been able to go fi rst born Kristie, who was diag- leen’s friends decided they would directly to the girls’ fund. nosed at eight months with Athe- form a committee to raise funds to Cindy sums up the feelings of the toid Cerebral Palsy and who has buy equipment needed for day to committee: ‘People have been so relied on her mother around the day living, with the purchase of a kind, even to little things like Kath- clock since birth. wheelchair accessible vehicle, val- leen’s brothers helping out with the Kristie’s sisters Ashley, 22, and ued at over $60,000, on top of the rides here at the Fun Day. Kathleen Hayleigh 18, who attended The list. was a lovely person with a great Pocket primary school and Mul- The assistance from the com- spirit, she would have been happy lum High, have now taken over munity has been overwhelmingly to see us all here helping her girls.’ Kristie’s full time care, with Ashley generous. A dinner and auction continued on page 2 Departing general manager Pam Westing. Photo Jeff Dawson 2 November 6, 2007 Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Local News
BP Suffolk Park Elliot buttonholed on issues Labor candidate Justine Service Centre Elliot’s pitch to the voters at Ocean Shores last Wednes- Phone 6685 3111 day saw her in turn lobbied over a number of issues, NOVEMBER SPECIAL most notably the push to NOW OFFERING get the Casino-Murwillum- WHEEL ALIGNMENTS* bah rail line reopened and FOR ONLY $40 unrest over the federal gov- ernment’s Welfare to Work Our aim is to service the system. community. With our new The Commonwealth wheel aligning machine, free courtesy car, and our quality Ombudsman John McMil- mechanics we are in keeping lan is investigating the Wel- with our motto – fare to Work system, saying Quality Service – he has found ‘key areas of Ralph KynochQuality People John Wraight concern’ that ‘point to sys- *excludes four wheel drive alignments. temic issues’. Mr. McMillan ASK ABOUT OUR FREE COURTESY CAR cites cases where seriously ill people had their welfare pay- ments cancelled for failing to attend an interview. Members of North Coast BAMBOO FLOORING Social Equity Alliance pre- sented a petition to Justine Elliot demanding an end to the Welfare to Work regime. TOOT president Karin Kolbe hands over 400 letters to ALP candidate Justine Elliot. The letters are Over 350 people, the major- addressed to Mark Vaile, Transport Minister, and Martin Ferguson, Shadow Transport Minister, and ity Centrelink clients, signed call on the candidates to support rail with funding and a program to reopen the Casino-Murwillum- the petition asking the fed- bah line immediately; funding and a program to build a rail link between Murwillumbah and Cool- eral government to immedi- angatta Airport within seven years; and a commitment by all candidates to ensure genuine cooper- ately repeal the imposition of ation between NSW and federal governments (including joint funding) in delivering a commuter rail mandatory ‘mutual obliga- service on the Casino-Murwillumbah line. Letters were also presented to Nationals candidate Sue tion’ and the harsh breach- Page the previous week. Photo Jeff ‘I Hear That Whistle Blowing’ Dawson ing provisions in the Social • The most stable, exotic, environmentally friendly & second strongest hardwood in the world! Security Act. rate of between 50%-70% penalties for non-compli- personal health and threaten • Termite resistant • Free from toxic fumes The petition also sought imposed on disadvantaged ance,’ said Michele Grant, basic survival.’ • Affordable with an added value to your investment an immediate increase in the low income workers. convener of Social Equity NCSEA welcomes the • 25 year residential warranty • Free measure & quote basic welfare payment of ‘Centrelink “Preparing for Alliance. ‘It is certainly not Ombudsman’s review of $210 week; provision of a Work” agreements offer few fair or morally just for Cen- Centrelink’s punitive breach- HUTCHISONS participation payment for all incentives, encouragement trelink to force individuals, ing regime, and urges the 63 Wollumbin St, Murwillumbah 02 6672 1493 essential and compulsory or rewards for compliance, under duress, to sign non- new federal government to activities; and a reduction in but impose onerous obliga- negotiable contracts which give low income Australians the effective marginal tax tions and tough financial may impact negatively on a fair go. Overlooking Byron Bay... thanks to those who have Bangalow rainforest funds O’Meara girls helped them. Speaking on from front page behalf of their sister Kristie, The Commonwealth along this part of Byron ‘We wish the very best for Ashley and Hayleigh Department of the Environ- Creek will eventually com- these girls because that’s expressed their deep appre- ment has awarded an Envi- prise part of the Bangalow exactly what their mum ciation. ‘We’d like to thank rofund grant of over $36,000 Riverwalk – a shaded forest THURSDAY NIGHTS to the Bangalow Land and walk planned to follow the FARMERS MARKET TASTING MENU wanted for them.’ everyone. We’d especially River Care Group in part- creek around the village. 4 COURSES $35 The girls themselves were like to thank the committee, gracious in posing for a they have been great.’ Any- nership with the Bangalow Landcare vice-president photo, something they one wishing to help the girls Sports Association for the Peta Beeman said, ‘This wouldn’t ordinarily do, but can contact Tracey riparian reforestation of funding is a big boost for wanted to this once, in O’Donnell on 6680 4473. about one kilometre of creek better water quality in our bank near the town. 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CWA (Concerned Women Anarchists) member Esme Bury-John took a moment out of Saturday’s Climate Warning Action (CWA) to Phone 02 6680 9232 render an unflattering serenade to our political leaders. The action saw more than 300 people dressed in white line up from the light- OFFICE ADDRESS: #8 Mecca, house down to the easterly pointy bit where they were choreographed to point to Mt Warning in a Mexican wave-like motion. Aerial 19-21 Centennial Cct, video footage was shot by David Warth thanks to Byron Helicopters and can be seen on YouTube if you search for climate warning at Byron Arts & Industry Est, 2481 Byron Bay or type in www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdZwFEuACqs. Photo Jeff ‘Hasn’t The Weather Been Strange?’ Dawson
Seasonal certifi ed Lismore Dead humpback left on beach organic vegetable and Rural Buying Service Rainbow Region herb seedlings are A one year old humpback to her surprise to see that the as nobody had arrived. I ‘[Mayor] Jan Barham was Organic Market Tuesday – available at: 8am-11am Lismore Showgrounds (about 6.5m in length) young whale that she wit- called the police again at great when I called her, she Ocean Shores washed up on Belongil nessed washed up later that 8:30pm and realised they called me straight back and True Value Hardware Beach on Sunday afternoon afternoon was still there the were under the impression I think she called relevant Mullumbimby at 5pm after originally being following morning. the whale was still fl oating authorities also. Rural Co-op spotted at 11am fl oating in Ms McCollom told The offshore. ‘It was very distressing to Oh Hang It Pot It see a young whale, albeit Byron Bay the water off Main Beach Echo, ‘I think there was a fair ‘I returned to the beach at Eden at Byron Garden Centre being eaten by sharks. bit of miscommunication 9pm and the poor thing was dead, lying there for so long. Flowers On The Run My twelve year old daughter Sue McCollom of Sunrise involved with this. When it still there. Indeed, it wasn’t 02 6684 1924 reported the sighting to surf washed up at 5pm Sunday, I until 8:30 the next morning was crying as no-one was coming down to do anything For more information visit
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Photo Jeff Dawson years, who was responsible for spectacularly framing Mt to be thanked for adding on an excellent piece of Wednesday on BayFM 99.9 Chincogan in the middle of their recollections and per- work. I like the range of peo- community radio, and will the cutting as you drive into sonal stories for the future. ple, who all speak well and play the first half of the Mullumbimby. Ros has produced a radio interestingly, giving what I audio documentary on Ten people have contrib- documentary utilising audio think is a very true perspec- November 14. This part is uted their oral histories to from the interviewees and tive of the task of being a the colourful history of the project. These will now extensive research into pop- councilor. Byron Shire Council. The be held at Byron Shire ulation statistics taking her ‘It’s full of interesting second part of the audio fea- Council, the Brunswick Val- into the 1907 Census Col- information and your sub- ture will go to air on Novem- ley Historical Society and lectors Books and electoral jects are very good ones. ber 21 and deals with the ,$)&(&$)('(# # the Richmond Tweed polling records held in the Information from Ian Cooke efforts required to be a &')!(' #) #'&* %!' Regional Library in perpetu- Richmond Tweed Regional about the road lining up with councillor, the high times $#((&(($##!($, ity. The oral histories are Library at Goonellabah. Mt Chincogan is just so and the low of serving the completely logged, enabling Early council news was worthwhile to know. And community, and also the future researchers to gather gained from The Byron Bay these personal stories are role of women in local gov- information in quick time. Record, which was published well connected with the fac- ernment. &((!&'$") Barry James, Margaret in Byron Bay from 1902 to tual narrative history. It is an Ros thanks Robin Gray, Bisson, Patricia Brown, Ian 1924. extremely relevant and inter- Carolyn Delzoppo and Gayle +++,&$#,&!'(($") Cooke, Dougal Graydon, Robin Gray, founder and esting piece of audio.’ Cue for their contributions Elaine Robinson, Ian King- now secretary of Brunswick Ros hosts a one hour radio in fi ne tuning the history and ston, Rhonda Ellis, Ross Valley Historical Society program, GoEarthcare, from audio content of the radio Tucker and Jan Barham are comments, ‘Congratulations 11am to midday each documentary. BULK BILLING • General practice • Family medicine • Minor surgery • Women’s health Mullum show celebrates 100th year • Emergencies • Skin checks • Mullumbimby Show cele- surprise, however we have MEAD, medieval knights, ment rides this year to help Childhood immunisations • Work Cover brates its 100th year on Fri- risen to the occasion… the will be hosting mock battles us celebrate the centenary. • Travel vaccinations • Yellow Fever day November 9 and Satur- Show must go on. in the Main Arena through- We may be able to give them vaccinations • Driver’s licence day 10 at the showground ‘Friday will see Working out Saturday, Dog High tips on how to celebrate the medicals • Pre-employment medicals off Main Arm Road. Dogs return – it has been a Jump will commence at Showman’s Guild centenary ‘As the oldest voluntary few years since we have seen 2pm, Ute Muster and judg- in 2008. organisation in the Bruns- them at Mullumbimby. The ing at 2.30pm all in the main ‘We hope to have a Muster wick Valley, we the commit- Pavilions and Trade Displays arena. on Saturday of all the Past tee are proud to carry on the will be open from 9.30am to ‘Animal Nursery, Spa- Showgirls so we would like traditions set down by the 5pm. ghetti Circus, Music and them to give us a call so we Mon - Fri 8am - 5:30pm • Sat 8am-1pm original organising commit- ‘Saturday the Beef Cattle Bush Poetry will help enter- give them all the up to date Shop 2, Byron West Shopping Fair tee in 1905,’ says the Show will be judged in the Main tain the patrons and great information. 8 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay Society. arena commencing at 9am, food and drinks will keep ‘A special thanks to each Phone now for an appointment or just call in ‘This year has proved a Poultry Judging, Champion- everyone comfortable. and every sponsor who has challenge with Equine Infl u- ship Dog Show will also ‘There will be more than so generously helped us fund enza taking all the shows by commence judging at 9am. usual, and different amuse- this show.’ 6680 7919 [ADVERTISEMENT] Nationals Candidate out of touch
Nationals Candidate for Richmond Sue Page is so out of touch she said she could see many benefi ts in John Howard’s extreme and unfair workplace laws. DON’T RISK SUE PAGE Authorised P Burles 1 Lakes Dve Tweed Heads West 6 November 6, 2007 Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Local News Byron artists make their transit The work of four Byron Shire artists will appear alongside that of 31 of their colleagues when Southern SHORES DENTAL Cross University hosts the annual exhibition of gradu- ating Bachelor of Visual Arts À>Ê i>ÊEÊÃÃV>ÌiÃÊÊ students. Transit O7 will iÌ>Ê-ÕÀ}ià open at the Southern Cross University Lismore campus ÞiÊ7>ÃÊ iÌ>ÊÞ}iÃÌ on Friday November 9 and continue until Saturday ÜÊ«iÊ ÀÊ>`Ê>ÌiÀ>ÌiÊÊ November 24. ->ÌÕÀ`>ÞÃÊLÞÊ>««ÌiÌ Lynley George, Leonie Jackson, Barbie Kerl and ¼ , / Ê- -½ Angie Burgler have com- muted to Lismore to attend " Ê-", -Ê Ê /, Ê,Ê, ]ÊÊ lectures and maintain an " Ê-", -Ê*\ÊÈÈnäÊÎ{ÇÇ active studio practice as part of their course requirements at Southern Cross Univer- sity, while exhibiting, work- Artists Leonie Jackson, Lynley George and Angie Burgler with their work. MIGRATION ASSISTANCE ing and raising their families Some migration consultants come & go in Byron Shire. ‘I have explored contem- began as an intense investi- sity welcomes art lovers, col- but I’m here to stay Leonie Jackson is looking porary water issues through gation of a new and poetic lectors and potential stu- forward to exhibiting her symbols,’ says Leonie ‘A way of drawing a line. Paint- dents to meet the artists and LINDSAY WOOTTEN paintings of water symbols. symbol has the ability to ing on found organic objects lecturers at the opening convey meaning in a con- that are then photographed, night on Friday November Solicitor MARN 0213118 Leonie’s work is concerned with drought, global warm- densed form.’ Lynley feels that this 9 from 5.30pm. The exhibi- Your local migration consultant for ing and associated repercus- For Lynley George Transit mechanical process of sepa- tion will be open from 10am assistance with all migration and visa matters. sions, water use, supply and 07 will explore issues of ration ‘transforms the object to 5pm every day except Phone 6684 7318 or 0427 210993 storage, salinity due to farm- identity through a series of into something mysterious Sundays, with extended ing practices and the destruc- organic works. Lynley’s and sacred’. opening until 8pm on email: [email protected] tion of river systems. ‘Claiming Earth’ series Southern Cross Univer- Thursdays. Caspar’s art friendly to rainforest Story & photo Lou Beaumont more consciousness and more The beauty of the planets love and step away from sur- natural systems, macro and viving, just being a worker. micro, have inspired local His artworks depict the artist Caspar Brace to paint planet he is passionate about and protect them. and his life choices refl ect Brace’s upcoming exhibi- the same. A vegan bush tion ‘Sacred Union of the regenerator and seeker of Elements’ will show a collec- sustainable life systems such tion of works depicting natu- as compost toilets and solar ral scenes that inspired the panels, Brace feels there is artist in their breathtaking no need to be afraid of the perfection. Ten per cent of problems the earth is cur- sales from the show will go rently facing. Instead, he to specifi c Rainforest Rescue feels he just needs to act. projects. And in his words, ‘The prob- Brace told The Echo, ‘I lem is bigger than you imag- specifi cally would like pro- ine... The solution is easier ceeds to go towards saving than you think.’ extant forest, so people can Get reconnected and be choose for their 10% to go part of saving extant forest towards RR’s Ecuador belonging to the earth. We With this show, Brace, who while procuring art on the Cloudforest project or the are all living in such isolated used to work with Rainforest opening night of ‘Sacred saving of the Daintree. ways, in our cars and our Rescue, is coming out of the Union of the Elements’ at ‘My paintings are really houses and very often we closet with his love of all eco- the Old Bakery (above the about my reconnection with forget we are are connected, systems. He wants to step fl orist in Mullum) on Friday the earth. It’s about us all to celebrate life.’ into living with more passion, November 9 at 6.30pm. www.echo.net.au Byron Shire Echo November 6, 2007 7 Local News
Business supports local foundation DDistinctiveistinctive furniturefurniture craftedcrafted bbyy CClaylay PawsonPawson exclusivelyexclusively forfor Elders Real Estate Byron Bay is the most recent local BByronyron DDesignworksesignworks business to throw its support behind the Northern Rivers Community Foundation. In handing over a cheque for $5000, David Gordon said, ‘I’ve lived in the Northern Rivers all my life. Being in real estate, I see it all: from the wealthiest to the poorest and everything in between. By supporting the NRCF I know that I’m putting some- thing back into a community Manufactured on the premises that needs to keep working Unique custom orders made to size at closing the gap between the “haves” and the “have nots”’. David encourages other businesses to support the David Gordon of Elders and Peter Bowen of the NRCF. Photo Jeff Dawson work of the Foundation, which invests all donations In the last three years the ities, to young people at risk. through sponsorship or a tax and distributes the income Northern Rivers Commu- Board Member Peter Bowen deductible donation. 3 Ti-Tree Place, Byron Bay to needy causes across the nity Foundation has distrib- is spearheading the fundrais- Peter can be contacted on Arts & Industry Estate 6685 5714 community. ‘The fact that uted $85,800 to 28 com- ing from businesses and 6688 4003 or 0418 475 687. donations continue to ben- munity organisations, would like to talk with local For more information about efi t the community year after supporting a diverse range of businesses about the work of the NRCF and becoming a year is particularly appealing causes from the environ- the Foundation, and how supporter, go to www.nrcf. to me,’ said David. ment, to people with disabil- they can support this work org.au. *`>ÌÀÞ Ê/ awarded its Milestone Four cil, making Byron Shire the sentatives to serve on a com- GM to leave in the Cities for Climate leader on the north coast mittee to assist in the recruit- >Þ From front page Protection Program. Byron and part of a family of coun- ment process. With the up 11% of Council’s rate Bay has a nationally award cils throughout the country amalgamation of Queens- Andy Jenkins BSc. income. winning Integrated Water using this approach to land councils and rationali- • gentle, effective podiatry ‘Now Council has a work- Management Reserve, and achieve genuine, ongoing sation in NSW government • ingrown toenails • orthotics ing funds balance of over $1 the other sewerage treatment continuous improvement. departments, there is • heel & arch pain • knee, hip & back pain million in its General Fund upgrade projects are well ‘These outcomes are only expected to be a few GMs for the second year running. underway to be delivered on achieved through the work of and senior executives at a Holdsworth House Medical Practice $179 It has also been able to schedule. Development many people, and I am proud loose end. 37 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 02 6680 7211 increase its funding for main- application processing times to have been the leader of the As to Ms Westing’s future? tenance of all our basic facil- have been progressively staff team during these years. She will ‘be exploring some ities, roads, parks and reduced, meeting all of I am also proud to be leaving interests and opportunities’ 5 MINS FROM THE HIGHWAY reserves, and community Council’s own targets as of Council in a sound position until her contract runs out. $329 buildings. It has started to June 2007. to move forward, and to ‘I have also been proud to 6685 5212 overcome the backlog of dec- ‘Last fi nancial year, legal build on the solid founda- know and work with so many 16 BRIGANTINE ST, ARTS & INDUSTRY ESTATE BYRON BAY ades of underfunding com- expenses were $229,000 or tions now in place.’ wonderful, passionate and munity infrastructure, and 2% of rate income, and Councillors will meet soon committed people, on the SOLID TIMBER CARVED BENCH $ the improvements are visible Council was able to use sav- to determine the process for Council itself, on the staff, BOOKCASES WITH STORAGE 59 throughout the Shire. ings from the legal budget to the recruitment of a new and in the community,’ Ms from ‘Now the Recycling Cen- proceed with the Mul- GM. A report will consider Westing concluded. ‘What- $117979 tre at Myocum is a facility to lumbimby Civic Hall resto- the engagement of a recruit- ever their differences, they be proud of, operating at ration project. ment consultant, the time- have the best interests of the lower cost to ratepayers and ‘I have also introduced the frame for the process, adver- community at heart – even if $332929 making a major contribution Australian Business Excel- tising schedule and the they don’t always agree on to Council, recently being lence Framework to Coun- selection of councillor repre- what that is.’ STORAGE SOLUTIONS
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Our apologies to Scott Kenney of Byron Bay and his dance partner Joanna Zielinska of Ocean Shores for publishing the wrong photograph with the story ‘Local dancers disability ambassadors’ in The Echo of October 23. Here is the correct photograph. Scott and Joanna have been chosen as NSW ambassadors for the 2007 International Day of People With A Disability (December 3), which was launched in Sydney last Monday. To find out more visit www.internationaldayofpeoplewithadisabil- ity.com.au. Number 8 bash for Beach Bums
This year car 31 Byron Bay Beach Bums left ‘With the help of our local supporters, Garden Island Sydney on August 5 for friends, and business houses we were able Darwin on a 13 day bash with stopovers at to raise $25,000 for special needs children Dubbo, Brewarrina, Thargomindah, Char- in NSW,’ say the bums. ‘We sincerely thank leville Longreach, Richmond, Burketown, you all. A special thanks to Ray Crandell.’ Borroloola, Katherine and fi nally HMAS Over the past eight years the Beach Bums Bathurst Darwin, where they were presented have raised $160,000, with $47,000 coming items to special needs children, on all dry, back to children in our local area. Team dusty, rough roads doing average 500–600km members Trevor Watts, Philip Batson and a day in Trevor’s trusty HT station wagon. John Gabrial drive the miles for the smiles. Workers’ parking inadequate, says BU Business lobby group Byron ing population of Byron Bay lution is making it harder for United is asking the ques- and this has effectively them. Restricting parking in tion ‘Where is staff expected removed a key parking area this manner is only moving to park?’ on the fringe of town once the problem further into ‘A recent resolution by used by workers.’ residential areas.’ Council has moved to turn Byron United president Middleton Street from all Ed Ahern said, ‘Council’s day parking to four hours,’ Section 94 contributions Correction said BU in a press release. should go towards upgrad- The director of Mullum ‘This has seriously reduced ing, kerbing and marking Golf Club in the golf club the area for local workers to Middleton Street so parking tree planting article in last park near the centre of Byron is maximised. Workers need week’s Echo should have Bay. There is already inad- a safe area to park on the been Steve Bellerby, not Paul equate parking for the work- fringe of town and this reso- Bellerby as printed. WWWECHONETAU "YRON 3HIRE %CHO .OVEMBER V>Ê iÜÃ ! SPECIAL DAY FOR THE DEAD ))NSIDE THIS NSIDE THIS BBUILDING UILDING DDISCOVER A ISCOVER A RREMARKABLE EMARKABLE RRANGE OF ANGE OF m OORINGOORING
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