THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 28 #20 Melbourne Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Cup Phone 02 6684 1777 Fax 02 6684 1719 [email protected] [email protected] www.echo.net.au p14–16 CAB 23,200 copies every week AUDIT C E N S O R S H IP C A U S ES B L INDNE SS Inside ALP rank and fi le In thrall to Seeds of Surf festival More acts Byron Shire this shafted: Mungo the velo- wisdom makes waves in for Bluesfest Council Notices week opines – p8 menace – p9 planted – p11 the Bay – p12–13 – p17 Page 37 Life as a penguin reffi e Byron bottleshop DA under the radar Hans Lovejoy which, according to Cr Duncan Dey, never withdrew its original DA. A liquor bottleshop development So who is the applicant? A search application (DA) that was ultimately with the Australian Securities and rejected by the Office of Gaming Investments Commission (ASIC) and Racing (OLGR) is again before shows that that company is what is Council. commonly termed a ‘two-dollar com- Located behind the Palace Cin- pany’. ASIC records say Global Cen- ema on Jonson Street, it is roughly tres Australia has issued two shares, half the fl oorspace area of that in valued at $1 each, to GTM (Aust) Pty last year’s liquor licence application Ltd. GTM shares the same Austral- by Dan Murphy’s. ian Company Number (ACN) as the While Council approved Dan Azzura Group, and is now the new Murphy’s DA in May 2011, a full day company name. Th e site’s property of public hearings before a OLGR owner, Robert Badalotti, is the sole panel in 2012 heard almost unani- offi ceholder of GTM. mous calls for its rejection. Cr Duncan Dey told Th e Echo Remarkably the renewed appli- that Council’s Planning Review cation was missed entirely by the Committee (PRC) last Wednesday public and media: public exhibition looked at two applications for the ‘I don’t always referee the Rugby Sevens Women’s B Grade fi nal, but when I do, I always dress like a penguin.’ for the DA closed July 8, 2013. area below the Palace Cinema on Perth union ref Johnny Hill upheld the tradition and spirit of the Byron Sevens by making his decisions in The applicant is Nerang-based Jonson Street. costume. See more of the Sevens weekend matches in sport, Photo Tree Faerie Global Centres Australia Pty Ltd, continued on page 3 Heated debate on fl uoridation issue Eve Jeff ery First to speak was Dr Brendan ‘We do have an oral health crisis decline in dental decay included an Marcus O’Meara; and former Byron White, who said he was motivated in our area. Th e North Coast Area exposure to fl uoride. ‘Water fl uori- Shire councillor Richard Staples, More than 250 people attended a to get involved with supporting Health Service says the decay expe- dation accounts for 70 per cent of who was also formerly a member debate on fl uoridation in Byron Bay fl uoridation aft er arriving in Byron rienced in fi ve- to six-year-olds is the reduction. Twenty-six per cent of Rous Water. last Wednesday, chaired by journal- Bay 18 years ago, aft er having lived the worst in New South Wales.’ is attributed to the use of fl uoride ist and broadcaster Mick O’Regan. in Adelaide, which has water fl uori- toothpaste and two per cent to fl uo- Dentist opposed It was the fi rst of the ‘Critical Con- dation, and noticing how many Decline in dental ride tablets.’ Local dentist Dr Marcus O’Meara versations’ hosted by the Communi- children he was having to treat for Speaking against fl uoride were said that he came from a long line ty Centre and featured guest speakers serious dental health issues. decay owed to fl uoride former Lismore mayor and former of dentists. ‘I am a fi ft h generation from both sides of the debate. ‘In Adelaide I would expect to Th e state’s chief medical offi cer, chair of Rous Water, Dr Ros Irwin; dentist’, he said. ‘My father was a Supporters of fl uoridation were find one diseased tooth in a class Dr Kerry Chant, spoke about legal Merilyn Haines, retired medical dentist in Ireland pre and post water Dr Brendan White, vice-president of of preschoolers,’ he said. ‘When I and technical aspects of water fl uor- laboratory scientist and president fl uoridation and he did notice a dif- the Australian Dental Association; was involved with my children’s idation, about funding and about of Queenslanders for Safe Water; ference in the dental caries in kids Professor Alison Jones, a clinical preschools here, I found at least ten the current coverage in the state. dentist Dr Robert Gammal, a past teeth at that time. toxicologist; Dr Kerry Chant, chief diseased teeth in these classes. Nine She also spoke about the safety president of the Australian Soci- ‘Pre-fl uoridation it was common health offi cer for NSW; and epide- years ago I initiated the process to and eff ectiveness of fl uoridation. ety of Oral Medicine and Toxicol- to come for a routine check-up miologist Professor Wayne Smith. seek fl uoridation for our community. Dr Chant said the reasons for the ogy; Brunswick Heads dentist, Dr continued on page 2 JOIN THE MOG CREW! STAND OUT MY MYOWNGYM.COM IN THE CROWD OWN 02 6680 8180 4 WEEKOCT CHALLENGE 28 BEGINS GYM 6,1&(m ONLY0600-0700 MON, $101 WED, FRI BYRON & (NEW RECRUITS) 0401 514 319 BYRONBAYBOOTCAMP.COM WOMEN’S “IN THE PAST 14 MONTHS, I’VE “I STARTED BOOT CAMP IN THE “I FELT I COULDN’T PASS THE QLD LOWEST WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP FEES IN BYRON DROPPED 20KG I FEEL SUPER FIT WORST SHAPE OF MY LIFE. 6 POLICE FITNESS TEST, SO I TOOK ON AND HEALTHY AND MADE LOTS OF YEARS LATER, I’M STILL LOVING IT BOOT CAMP. 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Belinda told The Echo, Council GM talk ‘Owing to popular demand, All board positions will our district leader Pam be declared open, and guest Guyler has recruited two speaker will be Ken Gainger, new leaders to start up Ju- Guides Clare Fisher, Jade Fisher, Ebonie Dousling, new general manager, Byron Shire nior Guides and pre-Junior leader Belinda Fisher and trainee leader Shannon Dousling. Council. The English Lan- Guides next year. guage School is located at 1 ‘And many thanks go to Lismore every Wednesday For more information Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. division co-ordinator Jacki night to Brunswick Heads as phone Belinda on 6684 5202 RSVP to info@byronu- Scutt, who travelled from acting leader,’ she says. or 0437 216 361. nited.org.au. Beachie wins court Liberation Larder feeds a scruffy mayor case against police Local court magistrate Mi- But the hotel’s legal repre- TAX RETURNS chael Dakin has upheld the sentative, Tony Hatzis from only conditions defence by the Beach Hotel to lawfirm Hatzis Cusack, told $125 apply a charge by police of allowing The Echo that under Section *(7*22'5(68/76)5207+((;3(576 staff drinks after closing time. 17(5) of the Liquor Act, pub- $//7<3(62)7$;$7,21 On Good Friday last April, licans can defend allowing af- ,1',9,'8$/5(78516 police charged the hotel with ter-hours drinks, or ‘staffies,’ trading ‘beyond permitted in specific areas of the hotel. 6685 8129 trading hours,’ after a raid Mayor Simon Richardson relates his tales of sleeping BYRON TAX ACCOUNTANTS where they alleged staff were Staffies after-hours rough to Gordona Grahovac, while long-term volunteers Paul Enright Chartered Accountant having after-hours drinks in bust by police Alice Jarvis and Margot McQuaker are pictured behind. Office 1/6 Marvell St, Byron Bay the lounge area of the hotel. The larder provides meals to those in need at the Byron Under Section 144B of the He added, ‘It’s common Community Centre. Visit www.liberationlarder.org for more. Liquor Act, it’s an offence to practice for police to target Photo Jeff ‘Vagabond’ Dawson Top quality secondhand goods, serve liquor after hours. venues with this charge.’ furniture and electrical. Large selection of books at Fluoride debate CHEAP prices. Third Bluesfest artist continued from page 1 fluoridation in the 50s, 60s /P 3HOP and get a couple of fillings. and 70s, when teeth were bad and music was good, are #NR 4WEED 3T Post-fluoridation he noticed announcement more and more kids com- over. Nowadays we are bet- "OOYUN 3T Jack Johnson and Elvis Cos- Apart from Jack and Elvis, ing through and not needing ter off putting our resources "RUNSWICK (EADS tello & The Imposters are the entire third call-out is Pas- fillings and this was a trend into making dentists avail- (next to supermarket) worldwide at that time in the able.’ Mon-Fri 10am-5pm just two of the new big-name senger, Grace Potter and the headliners announced for Nocturnals, Kasey Chambers, countries that fluoridated. The Echo spoke to mayor WWWCAWIORGAU s CAWIOPSHOP GMAILCOM s Bluesfest’s 2014 third lineup Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ ‘Improvement in caries Simon Richardson before the announcement. Rackettes, Trixie Whitley, The prevention and education in forum and asked why it was Director Peter Noble Soul Rebels and RocKwiz Live. oral hygiene has meant that that Council was not host- said, ‘Many of the greatest of Stay tuned, more to come. the benefits of water fluorida- ing the event. Cr Richardson the fraternity of musicians The festival is held over the tion have been well and truly said that Council had already around the world are coming Easter long weekend, April diluted. The facts are there for made a choice against the in- to Bluesfest for our greatest 17–21. Visit www.bluesfest. anyone to see. troduction of fluoride to the one yet – our 25th.’ com.au for more information. The glory days of water shire’s water. INFORMATION MORNING Tuesday 12 November, 2013 10am to 12 noon UÊ There will be a higher demand for childcare in 2014 No fees due to child ratio changes (1 educator to 4 children). BRING UÊ Operating a family day care service from your own Best rates THIS home can be a very rewarding career choice. COUPON IN FOR BEST UÊ If you would like to learn more about becoming an International money RATE! Educator, Relief Educator or In-Home-Care Educator, transfers available come along to our information morning. Please ring 6686 7799 Exotic currencies on hand to confi rm attendance and venue Special rates for Seniors Accredited Home-based Child Care Service 9am-5pm Mon-Fri (Qld time) 07 5536 8217 17 Brunswick Street, Ballina Beachcomber Arcade, fdcballinabyron.com.au U [email protected] 122 Griffi th Street, Coolangatta 2 October 22, 2013 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au Local News Octoberfest Sharing seeds in Is your POOL ready at Ecopark for summer? Talks on solar technology and hinterland sustainable living, a car-boot sale and a German-themed Octoberfest will take place at the Byron Ecopark next to Ty- agarah’s airfi eld on October 26. Guest speakers at the event include German-born archi- MULLUM HIRE & POOLS tect, Chris Bosse, who was a 6684 3003 key designer of the Beijing Na- 73 Station St, Mullumbimby tional Aquatics Centre built for Opposite the Council Chambers the 2008 Summer Olympics. It’s time to service your pool and equipment Th e car-boot sale and joy FREE water testing and analysis fl ights at the airstrip next door Pool servicing all areas are from 10am until 5pm, and We supply all pool chemicals and equipment mayor Simon Richardson is due to open the event at 11am. Alice Moff ett and Rasa Dover from the Byron Hinterland Seed Savers. A ‘Living Together’ gath- Th e Byron Hinterland Seed Savers, in col- the event took place at One Organic farm in ering is planned from 1pm to laboration with CO*OP Kulcha and Nude Possum Creek. ‘We had over 80 people bring Bridglands 6pm. For a full list of speakers Your Food at a biodynamic farm, had another seeds and food and participate. It was a fabu- and activities for Saturday visit successful seed exchange last week. lous way to connect together.’ www.byronoctoberfest.com. Co-ordinator Alice Moff ett told Th e Echo For more visit www.kulchajam.org/coop. daily Govt health dept warns Bottleshop DA before Council deals continued from page 1 told Th e Echo, ‘I expect the of measles outbreak ‘Th e meeting was mainly to applicant will run into the don’t miss out! determine who would man- same problems with OLGR Be alert for measles in the By- ‘Symptoms can include fever, age the applications. It’s at a over density of liquor licences SELECTED DAYS ONLY ron Bay area, says the North tiredness, runny nose, cough, very preliminary stage of con- in Byron Bay, especially with Coast Public Health Unit. and sore red eyes, which usu- sidering the DA,’ he said. ‘Both the focus on alcohol-related Wednesday Th e unit issued a statement ally last for several days before were directed on Wednesday issues that have been evident last Friday saying a Byron Bay a red blotchy rash appears. by the committee to be deter- in the past year in Byron Bay 23rd High School student has been ‘Complications range from mined by Council, not staff .’ and in fact around the state.’ diagnosed with measles. an ear infection and diar- ‘One of the applications Samsung 32” ‘Th is student also travelled rhoea through to pneumonia is to build a restaurant in the Less carparks high definition to and from school on the Ban- and swelling of the brain (en- block nearest to the street,’ he But he did add that he was, LED TV $369 galow–Byron Bus (Blanch’s cephalitis),’ Mr Corben said. said, ‘and another is a section ‘quite impressed with the long- Bus Service – bus numbers 32 Mr Corben added that 96 application for a building overdue renovations of the and 30). Th ree other people in vaccination with measles- refi t where the rear building shops and carpark and credit thursday the Byron Bay area have been mumps-rubella (MMR) vac- has been demolished.’ As for should be given to the owners. diagnosed with measles over cine is the only way to pre- the front plans for the res- However, it looked like a few 24th the past two weeks.’ vent infection. taurant, Cr Dey expressed carparks had disappeared at Mr Paul Corben, director Byron Bay and nearby concerns that the applicant that end of the development.’ Haier 6kg front of North Coast Public Health areas have among the lowest planned a very small kitchen Darren Pearson, the oper- vented dryer with Unit, said that measles is high- vaccination rates in Australia while the dining area and bar ator of Th e Cellar bottleshop Stainless ly infectious among people so further cases may occur. area appear much larger. located in the northern end Steel bowl $249 who are not fully immunised. 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4 October 22, 2013 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au Local News Farewell Dave Rankin, muso extraordinaire Federal family day with David Laurence Rankin (aka Rankin. A true jazz man.’ sculptures, Nov 2 Crusty), 77 years old. Born David Laurence Rankin Melbourne, May 30, 1936. was born in Melbourne, May Th e Federal Park party has For the kids and teens the Died, Lismore, October 6, 2013. 30, 1936, to Bruce Couch and been announced for Saturday day will start with a busking Gertrude ‘Francy’ Donellan, November 2. competition with prizes, with Dominic Feain who died during the labour. Now in its third year, it will registration for the compe- He was adopted and raised by again feature a sculpture show tition from 12 noon. There Dave ‘Crusty’ Rankin, re- his uncle, jazz pianist Frank and competition while there will also be an all-day jump- nowned jazz trombonist, prac- Rankin, and wife Anne. will be plenty for kids and ing castle, and skateboard- tical joke-a-gram proprietor Rankin moved to Balmain young adults. ‘Sculpture by the ing coaching and demos by and potty humourist extraor- in Sydney in the early eighties Tree’ encourages artists to en- Byron Bay Skateboarding’s dinaire, was seen off in style before settling in Lismore in ter for the chance at $2,000 for Jai Lewin. The day’s events at a New Orleans-style funeral the mid-eighties. He studied the winning sculpture, which will be held in Federal Park procession from his Parkes music at SCU, gaining a de- will be installed among the opposite the shop in Federal It was unusual to see Dave Rankin play his trombone sitting Street home to his ‘church’ – gree with a view to teaching, Park’s growing collection. village. For more information down – sometimes he would wear just a g-string and mask. the Lismore Bowling Club. but never really took to ‘the Judge is Geoff Harvey, re- visit www.sculpturebythetree. I fi rst met Rankin about 12 who got sick of not being mu- Dad defi nitely had the big- formal approach’. nowned sculptor and painter. com or phone 6688 4016. years ago, commanding the sicians – was right up his alley. gest reputation at that stage He bought a house in stage of Lismore’s Tattersalls Christa Hughes, aka KK but would the audience think Parkes Street where he plant- Hotel on trombone with in- Juggy from Machine Gun he was an old fart? We hit ed a rainforest and started a DANISH MID CENTURY famous post-punk Lismore Fellatio and daughter of Aus- the stage and the crowd went successful practical-joke-a- band Blurter – wearing only tralian jazz great and jour- wild. I felt like a Rolling Stone gram business. He continued FURNITURE a Ronald Regan mask and a nalist Dick Hughes, remem- the reaction was that big. Af- performing with his fl oating g-string. It was the perfect in- bered the weekend Rankin terwards a rowdy group went ensemble, Jazz on the Move. SCANDIA HOUSE INVITES YOU TO COME AND VIEW OUR RANGE OF MID CENTURY SCANDINAVIAN FURNITURE troduction. He never passed got them both a gig in Lis- back to Dave’s place and par- Rankin is survived by four IMPORTED DIRECTLY FROM DENMARK. up the opportunity to cross more in the 1990s. tied till dawn. It was defi nitely children, Merella, Rachel, Tom genres with like-minded mu- ‘We generally did get one of my favourite nights and Zali; and 14 grandchil- sicians and Blurter – a motley good houses but this was jam of touring ever with dad, all dren. His only great grandson VIEW BY APPOINTMENT ANYTIME ON 0439 732 006 4A SEAVIEW ST BYRON BAY bunch of middle-age tradies packed with young people. organised by “Dirty” Dave died a week aft er birth. FIND US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM: SCANDIA HOUSE
Screen NSW honcho visits Byron Bay GO SOMEWHERE The CEO of Screen NSW, she says $30 million was spent DIFFERENT Maureen Barron, met with in screen production in this some of the northern rivers region, and 581 jobs were gen- THIS YEAR top screen producers at a erated across 28 productions. networking event organised by Screenworks in Byron Bay Screenworks event last Th ursday. Another Screenworks event Screen NSW has the re- in Bangalow on October 30 is sponsibility of assisting, pro- planned, entitled ‘Who’s On moting and strengthening The Crew’. Guest speakers the screen industry in NSW include local producer Lois through advice, funding and Randall, hair and makeup art- attracting production to NSW. ist Cassie Hanlon, art director Ms Barron acknowledged Tony Campbell and director that the northern rivers is of photography Annie Benzie. Local producers gathered at a Screenworks event to meet Check out the experienced travelnauts in The Echo’s an active regional area in the Booking essential at www. Maureen Barron, the head of Screen NSW, in Byron on NSW screen industry. screenworks.com.au or call October 17. From left, David Bradbury, Lois Randall, Deb SERVICE DIRECTORY In the 2012 calendar year, 6687 1599. McBride, Maureen Barron, Sharon Shostak, Jill Moonie. Pages 26–30 New attractions for Mullum show Country shows have always been a celebration of live- stock, produce and the skills of those in our rural com- munity. And while it’s the focus of the Mullum Show, there are is also a plethora of other at- tractions and entertainment to be had on November 9 and 10 at the Mullum Show- grounds. Now in its 106th year, new Just some of last year’s action at the Mullum Show. SUNDAY 3 features have been added to Photo Jeff ‘Has The Trots’ Dawson NOVEMBER the already long list of family activities. Th ey include sheep competition. And it wouldn’t Show president Tony STARTS shearing, a demolition derby be a show without the show Carsburg extends a warm 11 and the Westpac helicopter jumping and trotting, which welcome to the whole com- AM simulator. Meanwhile favour- will run over two days. munity to join in for some ites will return such as the A talent quest on Saturday ‘good old-fashioned value for petting zoo, Steve McEwan’s morning has entries still open money and family fun with Reptile World, sideshow alley, until November 1. an agricultural theme.’ the vintage motorbike arena And that’s just some of the For more visit www. and Uncle Tom’s pie-eating competitions and prizes. mullumbimbyshow.org.au. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo October 22, 2013 5 smarter 2hrs free parking* shopping entry off fletcher st *ALDI customers only
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6 October 22, 2013 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au Local News Lesbian community talks mental health Cancer Support Group Mandy Nolan tenth year celebrations Th e Byron Breast Cancer Support Group invites the commu- Mental health has been identi- nity to join in at its tenth anniversary of Byron Breast Cancer fi ed as one of the most signifi - Day and Minifi eld of Women in Apex Park, Main Beach Byron cant issues of public health in Bay on Saturday October 26 from 10am until 2pm. the broader community. Organiser Barb Pinter says it’s an opportunity to leave a But what must this be like personal message of support, walk the pink labyrinth, visit the for members of the lesbian, pink stalls with crystal bowl healings and to join in for a heart gay, bisexual, and transgender, connection ceremony at 11.30am. (LGBT) communities? ‘More than a hundred Pink Women silhouettes will be on For those who experience display in a meaningful show of support for women and fami- homophobia, stigma and dis- lies aff ected by breast cancer,’ says Barb. crimination at work, home, school or out in the commu- nity because of their sexual or Mayor speaks at business brekky gender diversity, coming to A sustainability business sustainability. terms with, and seeking sup- breakfast, presented by the Th e Green Building Cen- port for mental health issues Byron United (chamber of tre is located in the arts and can be an extra challenge. commerce) and the Green industry estate and the time Social worker Deborah Shell Dennison, Epona Winter, Edda Lampis, Rose Weaver and Sarah Buchanan are all from Building Centre, is planned is 7.15am for a 7.30am start. Taylor is a member of the the North Coast Lesbian Alliance except Epona, who is from ACON. Photo Jeff Dawson for Wednesday October 30. To RSVP by October 23 North Coast Lesbian Alliance Byron Shire mayor Simon phone 0427 701 652 or email (NCLA), a group which is just for one year, and this is the byroncentre.com or at the box call Epona 0418 483 526 or Richardson is guest speaker info@greenbuildingcentre. a year old. She believes re- third grant we have won!’ offi ce. For more information Deborah 0419 766. 847. and will share his vision for net.au. gional areas like ours can oft en Th e latest grant of $1,000 suff er from under-resourcing was through the Mental in comparison to the highly Health Association of NSW, serviced metropolitan areas. and it will contribute towards ‘Headstrong and Feisty’, a les- Byron funding lost bians-only aft ernoon tea and ‘We are very under-re- conversation, led by Zenith sourced here. Th ere was a gay Virago, from 1pm at the Byron and lesbian outreach coun- Community Centre on Sun- selling service at the Byron day. Th ere will also be a screen- Community Centre, but it ing of Cloudburst at 3pm, fea- lost its funding and now it turing Olympia Dukakis and means that anyone here on Brenda Fricker. the coast who wants counsel- Th e fi lm is open to all and ling has to get to Lismore. tells the story of two lesbians ‘I am really passionate who meet at a nursing home, about fi nding money and ap- fall in love and try to escape plying for grants,’ says Debo- to Canada where they can get rah. ‘We have only been going married. Book online at www.
Byron High’s bus shelter 4 DAYS . 12 VENUES . OVER 120 PERFORMANCES & WORKSHOPS appeal a huge success 21-24 NOV Byron High School is on track some of the many businesses to get a much-needed bus and individuals that contrib- shelter, thanks to the gener- uted, she said. ous donations from the com- ‘Architect Frank Stewart munity at a recent fundraiser. has also been asked to draw up Co-organiser Ann Maree plans,’ she added. ‘Th e school’s Tomasetti told Th e Echo an auditorium was beautifully impressive $13,500 was raised transformed.’ MC was Mick after costs. Blanches Buses, O’Regan and entertainment Ray White Byron Bay and By- was from Th e Detectives and ron Holiday Village were just the Simon Wright band. Brookfarm’s director named regional young manager Congratulations to Brook- farm, Martin Brook said, ‘It farm’s production manager, was such a proud moment for Will Brook, who was named Pam and me to see Will win AIM Regional Young Man- this award. It’s fantastic rec- ager of the Year at the Austral- ognition of his management ian Institute of Management skills and his hard work and (AIM) awards recently. commitment over the years. Parents Pam and Martin It’s also acknowledgment say their son was involved in of the outstanding business the business from day one skills in our local area.’ and put his hand to every as- As a result of the win, Will pect of the business. Will now progresses to the QLD state manages a team of 30. fi nal on November 8. Co-founder of Brook- Well done, Will!
North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo October 22, 2013 7 Comment North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Rank and fi le shafted in ALP leadership vote o any reasonably objec- vid Feeney, gained a promo- just people putting up their British Labour Party, which tive outsider, Labor’s tion for no reason discernible hands to be judged by an open elects its leader by a three-way Tfi rst, tentative lurch to- to observers – except that he vote of their fellows. But as the split between the parliamen- Volume 28 #20 October 22, 2013 wards democratic reform would is a capo of the Victorian right. whole messy process has made tary party, the rank and fi le and have to be accounted a failure. Much the same could be said of clear, we are still a very long the unions, is certain. But this With much fanfare the Stephen Conroy, although his way from that ideal world. would have the result of eff ec- party’s foot soldiers were told future, in the political killing However, it must be said tively disenfranchising the rank Redefi ning our heroes they would have the opportu- ground of Defence, does not that we can report progress. and fi le altogether: it would give It was an obvious comparison to make. Firstly, there were the nity to take part in the election look all that rosy. While there is obviously dis- the factions a permanent two- well-paid politicians who rorted their parliamentary allow- of the leader, only to wake up Naturally, there were com- appointment among many thirds majority, if they chose ances on private jaunts and only paid the money back when and discover they hadn’t – well, plaints. Th e loudest came from party members that their clear to use it – and of course they their greed was made public. Then along come the volunteer not really. the women of the right, who preference was overruled by would. fi refi ghters taking on one of the most terrifying phenomena in Aft er three weeks of elec- complained that just one of the caucus, there is absolutely Given that the unions still nature among searing heat and lung cancer-producing smoke tioneering the rank and file their number – Michelle Row- no desire to abandon the re- have 50 per cent control of the – and without a Commonwealth car to drive them to the fi re had voted decisively – three to land – made the cut. Th e fac- forms already made or to use conference, it is a real possibil- front. Give them tax breaks, we say. And free beer. two – for Anthony Albanese, tion unceremoniously dumped this setback as an excuse not ity. And if the unions want to Our fi refi ghters fi t easily within our modern-day idea of ‘he- but the caucus went even more the former speaker, Anna to press ahead. The tide has play tough, they will also be able roes’. It was not always thus. The word derived from an ancient decisively for Bill Shorten. Burke, not even supporting her turned and expectations re- to stall further reform, such as Greek word for ‘defender’ or ‘protector’ and was associated with Th us it was entirely business as the obvious next step: party pre- the cult of the demi-god who arrives on Earth to protect us usual; the caucus remained the Th e caucus remained the sole selections for the Senate and for sole arbiter of who was to lead. state upper houses to be deter- from ourselves when we misbehave. When war was regarded And, just to rub it in, the de- arbiter of who was to lead and, just mined by a ballot of all eligible as a glorious thing – which it still is among the cruelly brain- cision was almost entirely along members in each state. And washed – it was acceptable to worship psychopaths such as to rub it in, the decision was almost factional lines. Almost, but not this where Shorten’s role will Achilles, his bent character captured so well by Brad Pitt in the quite: while the right was rock entirely along factional lines be critical. In the run up to the fi lm Troy. The cult lingers on in Columbus Day in America; it be- solid for Shorten, a handful of by Mungo MacCallum leadership election, he matched came a national holiday in 1937 at the urging of Roman Catholic the left deserted Albanese, and Albanese by promising to con- blokes in the Knights Of Columbus, who wanted a male role this defection proved decisive. for the lowly position of chief main high. Those who seek tinue the reform process; but model for young boys, conveniently overlooking Christopher Then, of course, the warlords party whip. Th e women of the to frustrate them – mainly the there has always been a feeling Columbus’s cruel slaughter and torture of the Lucayan people did the rest. While Shorten got left did considerably better, al- union bosses who see any step that he is rather less keen on it of the Bahamas. the deputy he wanted in the left ’s lowing Shorten to boast that forward, however small and than his left -wing rival, and the In Australia we tend to like our heroes a bit more down-to- Tanya Plibersek, the factions with a total of 11 female minis- hesitant, as a threat to their feeling has intensifi ed since he earth and are happy to chiack them when necessary – fi refi ght- divvied up the rest of the spoils ters, he had the most feminist- own fortresses of power and took the top job. He has shown ers, ambos, soldiers who help their mates, even footballers among their chosen few, with friendly front bench in federal influence – should be aware some signs of trying to shake (though probably the words ‘sporting’ and ‘hero’ should be seen the result that that not even the history; which may have been that not only a majority of the himself free of his own union together only in the company of paralympians). bulk of caucus, let alone those true, but was of no comfort to general public, but an increas- past, but at the conference the While role models can be useful, the cult of the hero is dan- outside the party room, got any those who had missed out for ing number within the party screws will be on. gerous when we come to depend on him/her at the expense of eff ective say in the makeup of the benefi t of those they con- itself, now view their eventual If he succumbs, if he rel- our innate abilities. For every Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith the opposition front bench. sidered their inferiors. demise as inevitable. egates it all to the too-hard VC or Malala Yousafzai there is the everyday hero who receives Th e result was entirely pre- The long-serving Warren Membership has already basket, he will immeasurably little adulation but just gets on with exercising their ability to dictable and less than wholly Snowdon, now demoted to the grown dramatically and the damage both the party and his make their immediate neighbourhood a better, safer place satisfactory. Senator Don Far- parliamentary secretarial out- newcomers will not counte- own credibility and electability. through kindness and persistence. rell, rejected by the voters of lands, made the usual noises nance a return to the status quo. It is not overstating it to say The fi refi ghters fi t that description. Wish them cooler South Australia as unworthy of about coteries of anonymous At the national ALP conference that his chances of becoming weather and heavy rain. even a backbench role in par- men meeting in secret, and next year, it is a safe bet that prime minister hinge largely Michael McDonald liament, got to serve out his certainly he and a few others, attempts will be made to derail on his ability to sell himself as term in the shadow ministry notably Ed Husic, could con- the entire process of reform, a reformist leader – of both the as his party’s spokesman on the sider themselves hard done and while these will fail, there Labor Party and the nation as a The Byron Shire Echo Centenary of ANZAC – surely by. But as he himself admit- is a real risk of a faction-driven whole. He can make history, or Established 1986 a role which would have ben- ted, while the factional system compromise which could be al- he can appear as a footnote. So General Manager Simon Haslam efi tted from having someone endures, so will promotion on most as bad. If the unions can- get with it, Bill – live up to your Editor Hans Lovejoy who is still going to be around grounds of seniority and per- not push the rank and fi le aside name. Shorten the odds! Photographer Jeff Dawson the place as that anniversary sonal fealty rather than pure altogether, they will probably Nicholas Shand Advertising Manager Stuart Amos Q 1948–1996 approaches. His fellow king merit. 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8 October 22, 2013 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au Letters Our species is threatened by the velo-menace Q I am impressed that the This would also make life and species with the velo- and neither W B Crompton on a crest or blind bend. The what he sees as bravery? contributors to these pages safer for the car drivers who menace. nor any other motorist should number of motorists as im- There are plenty of other have identified the big issues so bravely pass us. Dave Lisle expect it. patient with cyclists as W B vehicles that might get in W stalking us as a community Prideaux brings a bit more Mullumbimby In town you will not find Crompton who ignore that B Crompton’s way, like school and as a society more broadly. granular specificity to the me riding in the door zone. rule, seriously endangering buses or quarry trucks, but I Of course I refer to the threat to our society by cor- QI can appreciate how much With the amount of motorists themselves and anyone who guess they are a bit too big for problem of bicycles identified rectly identifying the prob- courage it takes for W B who open their doors without might be approaching, is le- him to bully. by Crompton and Prideaux lem of recalcitrant violators Crompton to overtake an looking it’s not a safe place to gion. Maybe lunacy like this Robin Harrison (Echo Letters). I emphatically of helmet laws. I apologise for unprotected cyclist when he’s be and I would urge cyclists to that saves them seconds is Binna Burra agree with Crompton who the threat that we anarchists feeling totally exposed inside never ride there. Out of town suggests that cyclists ‘who pose to decent society by our his two tonnes of steel box. It where a road may be too nar- ride outside the town’ should failure to comply with this would be useful if he under- row for three abreast without be licensed and the revenue ‘vital safety factor’. Anyone stood that bicycles are vehi- compromising my safety, I’ll raised from such an ingenu- who has had the misfortune cles and fully entitled to use make it very clear that motor- ous scheme be utilised to to spend time in European the road. Also, if he wants to ists are not invited to share the ‘fix the potholes’. Everybody cities (or countrysides) will quote the road rules it would lane. They have to use the on- knows that bikes cause pot- agree that cycling sans helmet be good if he got them right. coming lane to overtake and holes. really has a corrosive effect on Drive or ride as near as prac- it’s up to them to make sure I also agree that when cars society. ticable to the lefthand side and it’s empty. Occasionally motor overtake us cyclists they re- Once we deal with the not as near as possible to the vehicles are held up but rarely ally bear the risk. Licensing major problem that cyclists extreme left. would I ever add even five sec- us would hopefully lead to a pose to humanity then we can I am a very experienced onds to anyone’s journey. To diminution in inter-town cy- start to address such second- and considerate cyclist. I re- begrudge those few seconds cling so would rid the roads ary issues as climate change. alise I’m slower than most is to begrudge my safety and, of the velo-menace that so I suggest that cars are the an- motor vehicles and, wherever potentially, my life. selfishly clogs them. We all swer to these twin challenges. I can, try not to impede them. There are other road rules understand the velo-cause of We cyclists must repent for But that’s not going to happen W B Crompton might be in- the Shirley Street gridlock. threatening our community at the expense of my safety terested in. Never overtake SHOWROOM OPEN 6685 5744 | 80 Centennial Cct, One angry mother toxin, so I stand by it. there’s freedom’ are entertain- were reported as being worse 9–5 Mon to Fri Byron Arts & Industry Estate Sally Freeman-Greene is spot For some reason Lewis de- ing, they’re clearly false. than those created by heroin on in saying that Mother Na- tails his own moderate con- Lewis needn’t cringe at and cocaine, and can last life- ture is angry (Letters, Octo- sumption of alcohol. His, like the thought that only ‘a very long too. So close up early for ber 8). My favourite quote mine, is irrelevant. He also small group of vocal teetotal- a rosier future. Marvell St is from US climate scientist slings a little insult ‘teetotal- lers’ think that Byron has an Peter Duke Wallace Broecker: ‘Climate is ler’, as if it’s relevant – it’s not, alcohol problem. He should Byron Bay a wild beast, and we are pok- but it is typical of the addict remember that it’s a drunken Chiropractic ing it with sticks.’ mentality to denigrate the minority, not a sober minor- Koala kerfuffle Byron Bay – Norfolk Island Watch out! sober. ity, that threatens to spoil ev- The number of koalas in the Matthew Lambourne I’m not advocating early erybody’s fun. coastal areas of the Shire was Mullumbimby closing, CCTV, extra police Alistair Bell down to about 240 animals, Lindon Garske or any other ‘statistically Byron Bay at last count in 2011. Council DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC Alcohol problems proven’ nanny-state band-aid has been preparing a plan of Lewis Chapman (Letters, treatment for alcohol-related Q As the community debate management for them be- HICAPS October 15) says my sen- crime. It’s absurd to expect continues over the operat- cause even our state govern- Monday to Saturday tence ‘poisoning sick people alcohol dealers to prevent al- ing hours of pubs and clubs ment can see that koalas are with an addictive substance coholic excess through self- in Byron Bay and the relat- in danger of going extinct. that impairs their judgment regulation. I’m recommend- ed late-night alcohol-fueled The state prescribes our hav- 6685 7771 is bound to cause problems’ ing that we face the reality violence, SBS News reported ing such a plan. 12 Marvell St, Byron Bay (Letters, October 1) is sensa- of alcohol addiction. While alcohol as the number one Rather than put the final marvell st chiropractic.com.au tionalising the debate. Well, I we’re on reality: although Ben cause of intellectual and continued on next page reckon addiction is a disease Franklin’s statements ‘in wine physical defects in children, and alcohol is an addictive there’s wisdom’ and ‘in beer in the world. 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North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo October 22, 2013 9 Letters North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Medicating a recalcitrant population is not welcomed Q If there had been more water catchment and many will end up as drinking wa- dents who took the time to per cent of Byron residents or hidden agenda for thou- time available, the question people, again in the target ter for the target group; most talk to me about the fl uori- were once pro-fl uoridation. sands of health offi cials and I wanted to ask at the fl uori- group, won’t even get much of it ending up in the envi- dation issue during the last Andy Holm scientists, as any basic inves- dation panel discussion last if any via cooking with water, ronment or drunk by older ten days. I would also like Ocean Shores tigation will show, to come Wednesday was: how can it eg those who eat a lot of fast/ people for whom there can to congratulate the 1,246 out out against the mass medica- be considered a cost eff ective takeaway foods and other be no benefi t but instead pos- of those 1,382 residents who QComments which denigrate tion of a toxic drug, and that use of taxpayers’ money to processed food that does not sibly harm? signed my anti-fl uoridation people wishing to simply is what scientists call it, but administer fluoride via tap use water in cooking. Isn’t direct supply to those petition. It was probably my drink pure, clean, natural wa- plenty of reasons for industry water when this means there There is also no way of who are the target group with humblest experience since ter are sad and disappointing. and Council, it would seem, is no control over the dosage demonstrating accuracy of readily available pills going moving up here some years No-one is preventing anyone to toe the state line for dollars levels? the studies that claim evi- to be far more cost-eff ective ago. from taking fl uoride medica- or other reasons, the least of Everybody drinks diff er- dence of benefi ts from com- and measureable regarding To be surrounded by so tion if they wish but it is ab- which is concern for children’s ent amounts. Many of the tar- paring results of before and assessment of effects? This many awake and informed horrent to force a population health while they continue to get group, being children and aft er introduction of fl uoride method also has the benefi t of folks, no matter what age, to be medicated without con- prop up junk food and a dying early teenagers, may drink into water supplies because allowing freedom of choice as gives you one of the best feel- sent at the risk of unknown sugar industry. little or no tap water, some of this lack of measurement to what chemicals are ingest- ings you can hope for: free- consequences of the eff ects of I will be commencing a preferring cola or other soft - of who got what doses and ed into our bodies. Supply of dom and safety! Th ank you long-term bio-accumulation, civil action against Rous Wa- drinks or juices. Many fami- what other factors may have pills is clearly a more cost- to my dear friend Dr Robert both in the body and the en- ter should this go ahead and lies may intentionally avoid occurred over this timeframe. eff ective and ethical option. Gammal for coming all the vironment, pets, wildlife, etc. I implore anyone with more tap water because of the chlo- In terms of cost-eff ective Dudley Leggett way from the south coast to Fluoride advocates can legal experience than I to re- rine content, which has been treatment, why would you Suff olk Park give the debate the spark that be as sceptical as they like fute my right or justifi cation, demonstrated to be a cause go to such a great expense to jumped all over the theatre. about any number of scien- or come on board and drive of heart disease, and instead fluoridate the megalitres of Q I would like to give my I am still amazed as to tifi c claims by opponents, and this community class action. drink bottled water. all water supplies when only deepest respect and thank where the other side of the they will continue to be, but Rod Murray Another group uses rain- a tiny amount of that water you to the 1,382 Byron resi- fence got their data that 67 the fact is there are no reasons Ocean Shores continued from page 9 about the plan’s provisions for forward’ for the plan, there routinely publish assuranc- alarm. It starts to beep when with less fear and a better draft out on public exhibi- music festivals. If the plan is was little talk of how to save es that there are no known it detects greater than .001 sense of reality. tion, Council resolved on not modifi ed to their liking, the dozen or so koalas at health effects from electro- mW/sqcm electromagnetic Here’s how: take any AM October 10 to consult a cer- it will go elsewhere for review. Tyagarah but lots about not magnetic radiation, or that radiation and is most sen- radio. Tune between stations tain stakeholder at Tyagarah In the debate on the ‘way limiting festival activities. Th e it is somehow ‘natural’. I re- sitive between 100MKz and where there is silence. Turn temperature of debate was cently sent one a list of hun- 3GHz, within which range the volume up and start scan- BUILDING DESIGN SOIL TESTS & ENGINEER’S DETAILS HOUSE PLANS ALL TO COUNCIL SPECIFICATIONS raised by the use of the word dreds of scientifi c papers to are FM, TV, amateur radio, ning things in your home us- RENOVATIONS ‘cur’ in reference to one pro- the contrary, and asked that microwave ovens, mobile ing it like a Geiger counter. EXTENSIONSMichael koala councillor. he prove his claim. He wrote phones, wireless LAN, blue- You will notice strange new elly In the long run it’ll be in- back saying he lacked the re- tooth, GPS etc, according to buzzes as you approach any- DRAUGHTSMAN teresting to see which species sources to do so. Wikipedia. thing that emits EMF. Th ings KPH 6680 1319 is fi rst to go extinct at Tyaga- Maybe Obi McDonald- Walking it around Mul- like your laptop, mobile rah – the koala or the swear- Saint is in a similar position. lum it is almost entirely si- phone, fl at screen TV, energy ing festival executive. Are we ever going to get his lent. It starts to beep about efficient light globes, dim- Wanted now! Cr Duncan Dey facts and fi gures on how ad- six metres from a mobile mers, cordless phone, solar Main Arm ditional wi-fi activity in town phone connected and three inverter, fans, DVD player. Accommodation is supposed to create less ra- metres from a microwave You can even walk down Got a spare room, Hot spots diation? Probably not, and oven cooking. Put up against main street and listen for hot house, apartment In the last Echo there were I suspect someone, having the phone the beeping is far spots. two letters in support of the faced reality, is now hoping more intense and the same I spent my youth working or studio? Mullum Wi-Fi scheme. One we won’t notice. about 0.2m from the oven. in radio, hold a First Class We can help you. spun it as a panacea for bore- Peter Nielsen I decided not to see what FCC licence and specialise in dom and fi nancial ruin. Th e Byron Bay would happen if I put it in audio, so know how to use [email protected] other was so misinformed as the oven. Although, I did try audio equipment to turn up or 6680 8253 to be ridiculous. Q I have a simple little de- it in a wireless hotspot and your senses. Happy scanning. Industry-funded ‘experts’ vice, a radio/microwave there was a disturbing level Mike Stavrou of beeping, but there could Mullumbimby have been some other cause for that. Boycotts threatened It seems that to really un- Ex-minister for foreign af- derstand the proposed Mul- fairs Bob Carr wrote: ‘The lum wi-fi we need to get clear Australian government has on what levels of radiation consistently made clear its Invites everyone to
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NOT JUST > copy shop NOT JUST > around the home. Th is way Despite Israel’s criminal- copy shop 132 500 > Your Friendly One Stop Print Shop you can discuss the subject continued opposite 10 October 22, 2013 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au Articles/Letters Planting the seeds of wisdom around the globe Simeon Michaels will take care of itself,’ says Asian, South American and Michel. African food forests. Staples Michel and Jude Fanton are Th e couple are not entirely and rarities. An object les- in perpetual motion, a two- free of concerns: Jude worries son in global nutrition and a person NGO (non-govern- about farmers. ‘We are losing scented delight. ment organisation) on a glob- the people with knowledge,’ ‘You want the best food, al odyssey for seed freedom. she says. And Michel worries the greatest variety, walk up a Th e couple formed Seed- most about our tastebuds, cit- narrow track in a third-world savers in 1986 aft er concerns ing the example of ‘Zeesweet’, country. That is where you that corporate seed produc- which are highly bred stone- find it,’ the couple say. It’s tion would lead to the loss fruits developed in Califor- an astounding comment on of varieties cultivated over nia and available in Australia. modernisation. For all our centuries for their taste, nu- Th ey are high in sugar, low travel, export and infl uence, trition and robustness. Th eir on taste. our diet is blander than a re- concern was shared; aft er de- mote village. centralising their operation, Flavour-bomb The couple has just re- 120 seed networks sprouted ‘Our palate is no longer in turned from a five-month across Australia. Members tune with what is good for tour of 13 countries, includ- meet in each other’s gardens us,’ he says, as Jude serves a ing a seed exchange with to swap seeds and garden- fl avour-bomb of garden-fresh 5,000 participants in Greece ing lore. Byron Hinterland black sapote with raw cacao. and assisting an embryonic Seed Savers is active in Byron Michel Fanton (second from right) with women farmers showing their ancient swamp rice No wonder these people seed network in Senegal, west Shire. varieties in Sankuya village, The Gambia, July 2013. Photo Jude Fanton have energy. In fact, Michel Africa. ‘We received 8,700 strains is starting to bounce around ‘Th e longest-lasting, most from gardeners around Aus- tially genetically modified passing from actors to elders, laws restricting the right to in his seat. It’s time for a walk effective organisations are tralia,’ says Jude of when the (GM) seeds and chemical and with this they begin to save seeds, but if you keep in their garden. those that start without a duo began to take off . ‘Our poisons is simply ignorance, share their wisdom: planting and swapping and Vegies, spices, mush- budget and are light on their typical provider was ageing, or the vacuum left by war showing others how, the rest rooms, shampoo ginger. feet,’ says Michel. sometimes antisocial, and fa- and corporate opportunism Get planting natical. Th ey didn’t want to to open up new markets. But ‘Just plant something,’ says LETTERS Perhaps the Abbott gov- The new Board will be pass away without passing on Jude and Michel’s alternative Michel. ‘We’ve planted stuff continued from page 10 ernment suffers from Or- considering plans of man- their favourite breeds.’ is to educate on permaculture from all over the country. If ity, which the Abbott gov- wellian Doublethink, which agement for all three caravan methods and link locals with it survives, it adapts. If you ernment presumably does is ‘the power of holding two parks in Brunswick Heads Food shortage seed and knowledge. send seeds from Byron to not contest, it nevertheless contradictory beliefs in one’s this month before placing And then they went global. Th ey don’t have a fi ve year a frost-prone area, only the threatens to cut funding to mind simultaneously, and the plans on public exhibi- ‘We now specialise in helping plan. ‘We have a fi ve-minute early-fl owering varieties will anyone who merely express- accepting both of them’. tion, inevitably over the hec- war-torn and newly mod- plan and a 5,000-year plan,’ survive. The first year you es support for the Boycott, Gareth W R Smith tic holiday season! ernised nations,’ says Jude, says Michel. Th e fi ve-minute may get a poor crop, but if Divestment and Sanctions Byron Bay Aft er a decade of conten- who was among the fi rst for- plan was to eat wild almonds. you continue to collect the campaign and to penalise tious dispute over encroached eigners to reach Cuba follow- ‘The 5,000-year plan is to seeds, next year more of your those who support boycotts Park plans lands, non-compliance, pub- ing the Soviet collapse and the bring more local traditional plants will fl ower early, and of unethical companies. A new Board and Trust has lic access and amenity, By- near starvation of the popula- varieties into the global diet. soon you have something dif- Community groups like taken up management of ron Council endorsed new tion. East Timor, Cambodia Th e foods we eat now used ferent: a locally adapted vari- Byron Friends of Palestine Brunswick Heads Caravan caravan park boundaries and and Afghanistan also received to grow in the wild. In 5,000 ety. Th e vital step is to harvest and academics like Profes- Parks. Appointed by minister conditions in new licence the ‘seedsaver’ treatment. In years we should be growing the seed, or you lose nature’s sors Jake Lynch and Stuart for planning Andrew Stoner agreements adopted in Au- their travels, they encounter an even greater variety of work. Rees will no doubt run foul in June, the NSW Crown Re- gust 2012. aid groups who respond to nutritious food and natural ‘I haven’t spent time wor- of Abbott’s new laws for urg- serve Holiday Park Trust and However, Jim Bolger, now food shortage by distributing medicine.’ rying about [biotech GM ing consumer boycotts of Board is now responsible for administrator of the NSW hybrid seeds, pesticides and One senses that the couple corporation] Monsanto. Yes, Israeli companies like Max 23 north coast parks, three Crown Reserve Holiday fertiliser. have reached a junction in there is room for political Brenner, Soda Stream and south coast and seven inland Park Trust, seems intransi- It’s unclear if using poten- their life and life’s work, are activism, especially against Ahava Dead Sea Minerals. parks. continued on page 12 Show the whole town MISSING what you can do Enter the competitions at the Mullumbimby Show and win prizes. Adult and Child sections. You are invited to participate and co-create with Visionary Leaders from Inspirational Global Movements committed to QFUTIPXtEFNPMJUJPOEFSCZtUSPUUJOH creating a world of Social Justice, Sustainable Environment, tCBLJOHtGSVJU WFHFUBCMFTBOEIFSCTtKBNT Holistic Healthcare and Spiritual Fulfi lment. 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