THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 31 #35 Wednesday, February 8, 2017 www.echo.net.au Phone 02 6684 1777 [email protected] [email protected] 23,200 copies every week AIMING TO RISE ABOVE FABRICATED MATERIAL DUALITY TO page 15 CAB AUDIT ACHIEVE NON-REACTIVE ZERO-POINT CONSCIOUSNESS The shrinkage of Vale Sandy S Sorrensen gets Daniel Sage Online in netdaily Lismore fourth worst diocese Trumbull’s top hat Ghandi his camping kit on Don’s UK in country for child sex abuse www.echo.net.au/lismore-fourth-worst- continues – p8 – p5 on – p12 visit – p16 diocese-country-child-sex-abuse SGB residents Byron Hospital fear Parklands’ Big beat celebrated staffi ng levels expansion plans unsafe: union South Golden Beach Community Centre was packed with residents Th e local branch of the country’s last Saturday to discuss North By- largest health union have accused ron Parklands’ (NBP) intention to bureaucrats of ‘unsafe staffi ng’ at the be declared a state signifi cant de- new Byron Central Hospital, claim- velopment and a permanent music ing there is resistance to employing festival site. an extra staff member to alleviate Th e SGB Community Associa- aft er-hour patient loads. tion hosted the meeting, during Responding to last week’s story which attendees ‘expressed anger regarding a woman’s 13-hour wait for and dismay at Parklands’ plans to an ambulance transfer, NSW Nurses double the number of festival days, & Midwives Association (NSWN- increase attendance to 50,000 per MA) told Th e Echo that while they day, and be able to increase both in expect ‘guidelines would have been future,’ according to vice-president utilised by Emergency Department Denise Nessel. (ED) nursing staff to triage and pro- Nessel said Parklands GM Mat vide treatment to this patient, it does Morris and other Parklands em- not belie the fact that the NSWNMA ployees attended and answered a few branch executive continue to raise questions before the meeting voted concerns regarding unsafe staffi ng in that they leave ‘so that residents could the ED and In-Patient Unit since the more freely voice their opinions.’ hospital opened in June 2016.’ Byron’s deputy mayor Basil Cam- Th e union claims they are still in eron, independent Cr Cate Coorey, negotiation with the Northern NSW and Greens Cr Sarah Ndiaye attended The Cabarita Beach foreshore was awash with a sea of red as Leanne Patch led the Samba Blisstas into a fi ery Local Health District (NNSW LHD) and responded to questions, as did goodbye for Paul Barrett. Family, friends and bandmates gathered to pay tribute to the founder of one of the over ‘the clinical load the aft er-hours Tweed deputy mayor Chris Cherry. far north coast’s most iconic music-making teams. Paul’s parents spoke of a very loved and sadly missed son nurses manager and hospital in- and others remembered Barrett with words, photos and songs before the Blisstas made some soul-raising charge registered nurses carry.’ Not in best interest noise, a last farewell to their friend and leader. Photo Tree Faerie continued on page 3 Nessel said the general feeling of the meeting was that the proposal is not in the best interests of the com- Seven-and-a-half per cent rate rise planned munity and that the council needs to support residents and speak out A 7–2 majority of councillors voted $3 to $4 from July and will be used Council’s media spokesperson Echo that IPART requires Council strongly against it. for a 7.5 per cent Special Rate Varia- for ‘asset renewal.’ said, ‘Th e increase over a four-year to work on the assumption of a 2.5 North Byron Parklands general tion (SRV) at last Th ursday’s meeting. Residential properties used for period on an average rate of $1,139 is a per cent rise, despite the 1.5 per cent manager, Mat Morris, answered Another motion by Cr Sarah holiday letting will also be identifi ed total of $382. Th at is, it would go from now being confi rmed as the actual questions from Th e Echo: Ndiaye (Greens) passed with almost and a process will be developed to the current $1,139 to $1,521 in 2020/21.’ fi gure for the 2017–18 year. Is it true North Byron Park- unanimous support (Cr Spooner reclassify these properties as busi- But the decision needs approv- Staff also confi rmed that the 1.5 lands is seeking to be a State Sig- against) and will see a review of nesses for rating purposes. al from the Independent Pricing per cent IPART rate peg will be in- nifi cant Development as a perma- Council’s rating structure and a pos- The 7.5 per cent rise will be a and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), cluded within the 7.5 per cent. nent music festival site? sible redistribution between resi- cumulative compounded rise: aft er which had already pegged a 1.5 per Left-leaning independent Cr Under the current planning laws, dents, business, and farmland. four years rates will be 33.5 per cent cent rise across the state for 2017–18. Basil Cameron put the motion continued on page 2 Paid parking looks set to go from higher than now. A Council spokesperson told Th e continued on page 2

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If this affects you call us to learn how you can save for a Free money with a new solar battery system and avoid big power bills forever. www.888solartek.com.au Consultation Local News North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Yelgun fest site Q&A Rates on the rise continued from page 1 Parklands during the cur- outdoor venues in Australia. any regional development rent trial and may get little Parklands has worked with continued from page 1 and responses than any other or tariff to capture extra funds with a proposed capital value to none under permanent Council and provided fund- forward, which also seeks issue I can remember. You can from our visitors to help ad- of more than $30m must be approval as a state-run site.’ ing for the newly installed to pursue other avenues for be assured the submissions dress their impact on our in- referred by Council to the Parklands has always paid roundabout adjacent to the revenue from tourism and were read and the informa- frastructure, environment and Department of Planning and Council fees in relation to Yelgun interchange in ad- government grants as well tion taken on board during amenities. There is no guar- Environment. There is no compliance matters that fall dition to sealing sections of as letters to state MPs asking our decision-making process. antee this will happen, or if it choice in the matter. under its jurisdiction such local roads for residential for assistance with the Shire’s Short changed does how much regular reve- Is the proposal for 20 as food-vendor inspections, amenity purposes. large visitor numbers. nue it would create. The mayor event days with 50,000 pa- waste water, etc. With Council crying poor A new committee is also ‘We have been short has been communicating with trons per day, and be able to In relation to the State and a 7.5 per cent rate rise planned, called the Byron changed by the state govern- other coastal councils and the increase in future’? Significant Development, approved, why would North Shire Revenue Exploration ment year after year when it appetite is definitely there to Yes, as per the original Parklands will be required Byron Parklands pursue an Working Party (BSREWP). comes to being able to pro- mount a campaign for it, but approval submitted in 2010, to pay a S94 development avenue where Council can- During morning access, vide the services necessary will the state government lis- Parklands is seeking approval contribution. not receive contributions as residents spoke against the rise for our community. ten? Only time will tell. for 12 event days of between You previously said that the delegated authority? and implored councillors to ‘There were many sugges- ‘Similarly we can approach 25,000 and 50,000 patrons. North Byron Parklands con- Our advice is that the SSD look at other measures to find tions made about ways to de- our local festivals and see if The two existing events tributed to a roundabout would attract S94 contribu- the funds necessary to address rive more revenue so let me they will contribute to the cost (Splendour and Falls) cur- and that as the festival site tions payable directly to By- the infrastructure backlog. address some of them. I was to the community of facilitat- rently utilise eight of these has onsite sewerage, it cre- ron Shire Council. A campaign led by general not part of previous councils ing these events in our Shire. days, leaving the possibility ates fewer impacts. And finally – would manager Ken Gainger claimed but I know, from within the ‘Currently there is no leg- of an additional event. Parklands pays approxi- North Byron Parklands con- the Shire’s infrastructure – current council, we are unani- islation that compels them to, It should be noted that un- mately $20,000 per annum in sider a special levy on tickets mainly roads – are in steep mous in our support for con- so we are reliant on the good- der the existing trial approval rates yet has no connections to contribute to Council? decline and that a rate rise was tinuing to pursue a levy, tax will of our festival owners and Parklands has had the right to to Council water and sewer- A $1 per ticket levy has the only way to address operators. host a third event; however, age systems and receives no been in place since the first the isssue. ‘Again, this is only this has never been enacted, waste, recycling or organics event held at North Byron Cr Sarah Ndiaye A rates brief something we can hope (Greens) told The Echo for, not rely on. reflecting the market realities services. In 2014, Parklands Parklands with 100 per cent Rates are based upon unimproved of events in Australia. secured Council approval of these funds distributed to that 7.5 per cent ‘was ‘Saying “no” to a rate lower than the lowest of land values and Council has three rise would have been easy The requested remain- for an environmental award- community and environmen- broad categories: residential, com- ing eight days would be for winning composting toilet tal groups predominantly lo- the proposed rate rises – and popular. Given the and by no means an mercial and farmland. timeframes allowable for events under 25,000. As one system (246 composting cated in the north of the Shire. But within Byron Shire Council’s example of such events, Park- toilets) and grey-water treat- In the past three-and-a- easy decision to make.’ SRV applications through ‘Perhaps the consul- business rates structure, there are IPART, putting this deci- lands is currently negotiating ment plant which manages half years Parklands and the two categories – one for general with a group to bring a run- over 90 per cent of all waste- two events have distributed tation could have been sion off for another year clearer, and it would business rates in Byron Shire (which would have been irre- ning event with 2,000–3,000 water and sewage onsite. $194,500 to local groups. the ad valorem rate is 1.5 times higher participants to the venue. The remaining waste- I am not sure there is an- have helped all of us if sponsible and any desire the time pressures didn’t than residential) and Byron Bay CBD to do so should be seen Is this a correct statement water goes to Byron STP other organisation, govern- business land, which the ad valorem from Nessel: ‘All were sur- under a fee-paying licence. ment or otherwise that has force it into the summer for exactly what it is, po- break, but the commu- rate is twice the rate of residential litical opportunism.’ prised to learn that Council This is probably one of the provided similar support to land. The farmland category is 0.73 nity engaged in robust Q Cr Ndiaye’s full has not received funds from most sustainable systems for such groups and organisa- times the residential ad valorem rate. tions in the north of the Shire. discussion and it elic- statement is at echo.net. ited more submissions This will now be reviewed by council. au/cr-ndiayes-response. Q Parklands will hold a Teen parties get out of hand community meeting about A Bangalow teen learned a gatecrashers, who damaged the proposal on Sunday Feb- valuable lesson last Saturday the family home. Meanwhile ruary 12 from 4pm till 5.30pm Who voted for and against after gatecrashers raided a par- on Saturday at South Golden at North Byron Parklands. Councillors in favour of left-leaning inde- rejected by fellow councillors. ty she promoted on Facebook Beach, young partygoers fled All welcome – enter via pendent Cr Basil Cameron’s motion to pro- A press release by Country Labor later in while her parents were away. a beach party after polcie ar- North Byron Parklands’ ceed with a 7.5 per cent rate rise were mayor the day claimed the result would mean Byron Although she only intended to rived, leaving behind back- southern carpark at 126 Simon Richardson, Crs Jeannette Martin, Shire will have the highest residential rates invite a few friends, the open packs, personal belongings Tweed Valley Way and follow Michael Lyon and Sarah Ndiaye (all Greens). on the north coast. Facebook invitation alerted and drugs. signage. Others in support were left-leaning inde- Cr Spooner said, ‘The community response pendent Cate Coorey. Nationals Party-aligned to Council’s consultation has been strongly Alan Hunter also supported the rise. against a rate rise. People have asked me Country Labor’s Paul Spooner and Jan extensively why Byron Council hasn’t done Hackett voted against. An alternative motion more to look at raising more revenue from by Cr Spooner was to defer the vote, but was tourists rather than residents.’ Byron Bay Train website launched Byron Bay Railroad Com- bring what we think is world- distributed regarding the pany (BBRC) has launched first technology to Byron Bay. train, so please take the time a new website for the Byron ‘The solar conversion will to visit the website and be- Bay Train – www.byronbay- render the train significantly come informed. train.com.au. quieter than it would have ‘There is a video circulating The train will run a re- run as a diesel service. which is supposed to be our turn shuttle service for the ‘So we are pleased to be train but is in fact a different three-kilometre journey be- able to address these con- train operating under vastly tween Northbeach Station in cerns and we will work con- different conditions from Sunrise Beach and the Byron tinuously to ensure that the those we will see in Byron Bay. Beach platform adjacent to the train impacts as little as pos- ‘I sincerely encourage lo- Shirley Street level crossing. sible on the residents living cal residents to view the web- Jeremy Holmes from By- alongside the rail corridor. site and call or email us with ron Bay Railroad Company ‘As we have continuously any questions’. says, ‘The Byron Bay train stated, there will be an hourly Q BBRC’s website says it is will run from solar-generated return service. Unfortunately, a separate and independent power from the get-go’. there is both misleading and company from Elements of ‘We are proud to be able to incorrect information being Byron resort. 2 February 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Local News Opening the doors to adulthood Photo & story Eve Jeff ery Rare & special plants How many enter adult life Discover something different wondering why they learned for your garden few life skills in school? Flora for fauna Without the relevant guid- Specialist plant selection ance, it’s hard to do small but & sourcing important things, from reg- istering your car to voting or Phone: 6686 8885 | Smith Drive, West Ballina budgeting an income. 1km south of the Big Prawn Th en there are bigger issues such as how to apply for a job, fi nding a home or how to deal with pregnancy. Byron Youth Service (BYS) devised a survey aimed at year INDEPENDENT & nine and ten students to fi nd LOCALLY OWNED out what they needed to navi- gate a path into adulthood. KRONENBOURG ROCKING With those responses, 1664 ANGEL From left: Lindy Lou Smith, BYS manager Teeya Blatt and Dale Shaddick. 6 PACK BYS were awarded a Links to BOURBON $ 99 Learning grant by the Depart- what they want to learn,’ she and how to prepare meals. shops, including representa- 14 $ 99 ment of Education for the pro- said. ‘Th eir answers clearly re- ‘At ages 14 and 15, young tives of Community Sexual 32 gram Skills4Life, which will vealed a theme: young people people are facing the transi- Health and a Youth Liaison begin later this month at the want to learn life skills such as tion to adulthood and they Police Offi cer for tips on safe YAC (Youth Activity Centre). how to vote, how to rent a fl at, want skills for living an adult partying and safe hitching. how to make money.’ life,’ said Ms Blatt. Teeya says that a vital part Life skills As schools are bound by ‘Th e Skills4Life team in- of the program is building Skills4Life will provide 30 national curriculum criteria, cludes qualifi ed BYS youth community bonds. BUY ANY 3 boys and 30 girls from local Teeya says research shows workers: Lindy Lou Smith as ‘Having community mem- WILD MOUNTAIN high schools, with 31 weeks, that some students are at risk co-ordinator, Dale Shaddick bers interact with young peo- WINES FOR life-skills workshops, includ- of disengagement for various and Karim Kaufman as fa- ple about relevant issues will $ ing fi nancial literacy, resume reasons. cilitators. go a long way to reducing 30 writing, restorative agricul- ‘Th e Skills4Life program They are very excited feelings of intimidation about AND RECEIVE A FREE TOTE BAG (WHILE STOCKS LAST) ture, drama, budgeting and is built around what these about this program, which authority fi gures and feeling Special effective – 8/2/17 to 15/2/17. Conditions apply. public speaking. young people want to learn, will indeed help to prepare connected and competent in AT THE COURT HOUSE HOTEL MULLUMBIMBY Byron Youth Service man- and that’s a large part of what young people for adult life our Shire.’ Access via drive-thru or via arcade off the main street ager Teeya Blatt says the sur- won us the grant.’ with skills that will also trans- Q For more information vey responses were astound- Other interests were in fer to further study.’ about any of the BYS pro- ing. ‘In addition to rating having ‘real’ discussions Community agencies and grams or the YAC activities, listed workshops, young peo- about sex and drugs, how to individuals will be invited to or to make a donation, visit ple were asked to write down write computer languages, speak for most of the work- www.bys.org.au. Byron Hospital staffi ng level brouhaha continued from page 1 ‘Th e branch maintains that Meanwhile NNSWLHD Flynn Hospital.’ ‘Th is means that the aft er- if the after-hours manage- has apologised to a woman But this is at odds with hours management role is ment role, either by a man- who waited 13 hours for what Ms Harrison told Th e done in conjunction with car- ager or an allocated registered treatment at Byron Central Echo; she claims that within ing for a patient load, either nurse, was non-clinical, it Hospital on January 22. an hour of her arrival a pa- in the ED or the In-Patient would increase patient safety Last week The Echo re- tient arrived in cardiac arrest, Unit and provides no leeway by having an experienced reg- ported that Ocean Shores which immediately swal- to have that staff member free istered nurse available to assist resident Sue Harrison, who lowed up all the resources to respond to just such emer- in emergencies while fulfi lling presented to the hospital with of the hospital, which at the gencies as cited in the article their managerial duties.’ a bowel obstruction at about time was one doctor and two without having to jeopardise 10pm, was fi nally transferred nurses. the care of their own allocat- Unsafe staffi ng to John Flynn Hospital on the She added that one nurse ed patient load if other staff Gold Coast at around 11am was forced to work three are unable to take over that levels rejected the following day. hours past the end of her shift . care due to work pressures. In reply, chief executive of Even then, she had to use But despite Ms Harrison’s ‘To date, local and Northern NSW Local Health her private health insurance praise for the ambulance par- NNSWLHD management re- District (NNSW LHD) to ensure treatment at the amedics, whom she described main resistant to this proposal Wayne Jones told Th e Echo Gold Coast private hospital. as ‘incredible, fast, helped my and have only increased nurs- that staffi ng levels at Byron In a statement, NNSWL- pain and got me to Byron ing staff in the ED over peak- Central Hospital (BCH) are HD CEO Wayne Jones said Hospital emergency quickly holiday and event periods. constantly under review, ‘and an internal review had found and safely,’ Mr Jones said where required, additional BCH’s staffi ng levels were ‘ap- much of her inordinate delay staffi ng is provided.’ propriate on the night.’ was attributable to a wait for Correction ‘NNSWLHD works ‘Seven patients, including an ambulance to transfer her Last week’s story on holiday closely with the Byron Cen- Ms Harrison, attended the to the Gold Coast. letting, Send in the Spanish tral Hospital clinicians and Emergency Department that ‘NNSWLHD works close- Locally Owned Inquisition! incorrectly stat- management to ensure ap- night and all were triaged and ly with NSW Ambulance to Family Business ed that Matt Hartley was a propriate nursing and medi- treated within clinical guide- provide the best possible out- former mayoral candidate cal staff are rostered accord- lines,’ the statement read. comes to patients who need Cnr Brigantine & Wollongbar Sts, when in fact he was a coun- ing to skill levels and patient ‘Ms Harrison received our care. We will ensure the cillor candidate. Mr Hartley mix at all times. immediate triage and care timelines of inter-hospital Byron Arts & Industry Estate also told Th e Echo he wants ‘The NNSWLHD rejects by an emergency doctor and transfers are addressed as • 6685 5212 • bedsrus.com.au to stop illegal holiday letting, the claim that nursing staff it was determined she need- a priority,’ the statement PHOTOS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY not all holiday letting. levels at BCH are unsafe.’ ed to be transferred to John concluded. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 3 Local News North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Youth activist Xiuhtezcatl Bangalow food precinct update Martinez in concert Feb 8 Byron Shire Council staff say metre buildings on a 26.6 Developments claims the level of truck movements A special event Wednesday they are still waiting on feed- hectare property which could proposal is ‘driven by the le- expected through Bangalow. February 8 at the Mullum- back from the Roads and be ‘doubled in size to 10,000 gitimate and immediate de- Director of sustainable bimby Civic Hall will feature Maritime Services (RMS) over square metres in later stages.’ mand’ for large-scale food environment and economy internationally renowned ac- traffic issues for a proposed Also included is a 3,000 processing factories, many Shannon Burt told The Echo, tivist and artist, 16-year-old Bangalow food precinct. square metre rural industry locals are not so impressed. ‘Once we have finalised our Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. Chase Developments has a building, three rural industry Sue Franklin told The Echo assessment of the application, Since the age of six, Mar- DA before Council which will buildings of 800 square me- it would be the largest indus- including the traffic issues, it tinez has been a positive and eventually be decided upon tres plus a 1,000 square metre trial development ever for will be sent to the JRPP. inspiring voice for young peo- by the state government’s ‘food excellence facility.’ Byron Shire. ple and is the director of Earth Joint Regional Planning Pan- Within a building would ‘If this goes ahead it will be JRRP decision Guardians International. laboration and will showcase el (JRPP) owing to its being be a ‘restaurant/cafe takeaway as big as Ballina Fair except ‘The JRRP will then advise Martinez is also youth am- local talent, while sharing a worth over $20m. food shop,’ which would pri- it will be factories… It even people who have a submission bassador for UPLIFT and re- message of hope and path- Located opposite the Ban- marily cater ‘for onsite em- has a three-storey office block of when the meeting will oc- cently appeared on Real Time ways to local action.’ galow Industrial Estate on ployees and limited public hidden away in the DA.’ cur. The application will be de- with Bill Maher, a satirical Local musicians also per- Lismore Road, the proposal visitor use.’ Traffic has been a major termined by the JRPP and no political TV show on HBO. forming include Xi-tika, would see three 5,000 square While proponent Chase concern owing to the high meeting date has yet been set.’ Organisers say the event LXXE, Maple and others. will ‘provide the space for col- Doors open at 6pm. Residents left to fight it alone over NBN tower Residents against an NBN tower in the Coorabell community and the action this are made clearer to avoid the confu- Drunk cop ploughs into tree Coorabell will have to go it alone after they have taken against the construction sion we faced when trying to understand A police officer has been subjected to a roadside breath Council’s efforts to stop the project with of an NBN tower at 308 Coorabell Road.’ whether or not a DA should have been charged with a high-range test, which returned a posi- a court injunction were abandoned at ‘It feels awful to not be able to fol- sought by NBN in the process, but that drink driving after allegedly tive result. last Thursday’s meeting. low through with our original motion, would offer little comfort to residents crashing his car into a tree The tower is currently under con- but with Council a ‘model litigant’, and living close to the tower currently under near Tweed Heads while High-range PCA struction at 308 Coorabell Road. our legal advice from multiple sources construction. more than four times over The policeman, who was Councillors had supported a motion indicating we would have little chance ‘The community are in a different po- the legal limit. off duty at the time, was taken by Cr Sarah Ndiaye (Greens) to pursue of success, Council’s decision not to go sition from Council and if they are still Just before 1pm on Tues- to Tweed Heads Police Sta- legal avenues to stop the tower but, with to court seems to be our only option at really passionate about it they could per- day, January 31, police were tion where he returned an al- the staff report suggesting it will be futile, this time. haps take it on through the courts them- called to Leisure Drive, Bano- leged reading of 0.202. councillors instead voted to note the staff ‘I feel like we’ve been “rolled” in the selves. If a crowdfunding page were set up ra Point, following reports a He was issued a field court advice and, ‘Write to ACMA and NBN rollout and the concerns of our com- and the affected residents all contributed, vehicle had hit a tree. attendance notice for high- requesting that clear information is avail- munity are not being listened to by NBN they may have a different outcome, but it The driver, a 53-year-old range PCA and will appear at able publicly, clarifying whether or not an Co or Vision Stream. I have asked that does really seem to be a David and Go- police officer attached to Tweed Heads Local Court on NBN tower requires a DA from Council.’ Council write to the governing bodies liath type case, and we’ve seen over time the northern region, was Monday, February 20. Cr Ndiaye told The Echo, ‘I applaud and request that the regulations around that it’s not always the giants who win.’

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Th e irony that so many Just in time for people live here with Indian Christmas. names they bought in Puna, whereas she was a bona fi de Sandra Ahrana, aka Sandy Gandhi. Photo sandygandhi.com.au Indian christened ‘Sandra,’ never ceased to amuse her. meant to be in the spotlight. an Indian woman comic who She was living a life and doing In 2009, she was selected It was where she came alive. reveals that she is just one of things her way. p: (02) 6686 2081 wallaceandcoballina to go through to the semi- Although she’d be shaking six women standup comics in Just as she had done living 109 River St, Ballina wallaces.com.au finals of Seven Network’s like a leaf, often sick with all of India. Six. 20 years in the UK, travel- Australia’s Got Talent. She terror, she had this stoic Th at is all. Th ere are well ling and living throughout was born in New Delhi in courage that saw her push over 1,000 men. What kind Egypt and Zanzibar, she had 1959, raised in Bangalore, through and claim the stage of courage does it take to be survived an horrific IRA DON’T GET then moved to Camberwell as her own. I just thought she one of those women? bomb blast when working in in Melbourne at the age of 11. was funny. Really funny. But Knightsbridge, had spent the STRANDED The second youngest of I’ve only just realised it was Gutsy and radical last two decades as a personal fi ve, she knew what it was to be something more. She talks of the social carer for the elderly and the the outsider in suburban Mel- stigma of being an Indian disabled, and who more re- MOVING HOUSE bourne in the early 70s, and it Mutual cynicism woman and a comedian. cently spent her time deliver- was her natural resourceful- Let me preface this by say- Th e sense of her unmar- ing Meals on Wheels. ness that enabled her to use ing both Sandy and I shared a riage-ability and the ‘shame’ Sandy Gandhi aka Sandra her wit and charm to thrive. mutual cynicism about New for her family. She is a gutsy Ahrana was an intense, kind, As a performer, Sandra Age esoteric spirituality. radical woman with complex loyal, outrageous, funny, and drew down hard on her multi- In fact, it was our ruth- ideas and a disregard for con- generous woman. culturalism and the experience less disregard for all things vention. She had a talent for friend- of living as a black woman in a cosmic that oft en had us roll- She’s funny. And smart. ship, with a web of connec- Experience has tortoise you predominantly white culture, ing on the fl oor in tears of And serious all at the same tions that spanned the globe. declaring, ‘when I was a child disbelief. In fact even Sandy’s time. Like Sandy. Weirdly the India may have six Indian need an expert from our I was afraid of the dark then book was sarcastically titled cultural significance of her women comics. But in Aus- Service Directory I grew up and realised I was.’ Enlighten Up. choice to be a comic hadn’t tralia, we only had one. Beneath that irony, that So Friday night I am leav- ever occurred to me until then. Vale, Sandy Gandhi. see pages 37–41 quick wit and self-depreca- ing a gig. I turn the radio on I just saw her like me: just Sunday send-off tory banter was a quiet intel- and then I am frozen in my another diffi cult woman who NEEDING HELP WITH A MEDICAL MATTER? ligence that was not going to seat. Th is is a BBC broadcast liked stirring up a bit of trou- Q And if you’ve made it to go unnoticed. about Indian women standup ble! I had rather disregarded the aft erlife, give them shit – Sari-tire. She was full of comics. the importance of her identity. come celebrate Sandy’s life at Have you had an unsatisfactory experience it. Barely a sentence escaped I don’t think I’ve ever I realised in the car, on that the Mullumbimby Civic Hall with the healthcare system or a doctor? her lips that didn’t contain a heard anything on the topic night that as a woman and as on Sunday from 3pm. Have you suffered loss as a result of clever pun. before. an Indian woman that Sandy It’s Bollywood style so negligence? She used to do the door The timing does not es- wasn’t just funny; she was dress bright and colourful for me at gigs but it became cape me. Th is is Sandy’s story. brave and courageous. and BYO food and drinks. Lisa Powell is an accredited pretty evident that she was Th e journalist is interviewing She was a chain breaker. All welcome! specialist lawyer with expertise in litigation. Over 20 years’ experience Sunday rally planned for Lake Road, Lennox in a Sydney fi rm handling Lennox residents are calling be the last time visitors can been sent a change.org peti- and the people who visit. negligence claims. on their community to sup- enjoy the freedom of unre- tion with more than 1,000 sig- ‘Locals feel shutting the port keeping the Lake Road stricted access to the lake pre- natures, asking him to keep road, and not providing bins Lisa will be visiting your area in the near future. accessible for all at a public cinct, as well the last chance the road open. in that area, is not the answer rally this Sunday. to demonstrate that people ‘Previously, the decision in looking aft er the long-term Call Lisa toll-free on 1800 855 975 to arrange Organisers say there will want the road left open.’ has been criticised by the health of the lake. an appointment. be a march as well as live mu- ‘Th e Eastern Lake Road is NSW minister of sport, who ‘Th ere have not been en- Your fi rst consultation is free. No advance or sic at Lake Ainsworth, Len- on NSW Crown Land, man- labelled the decision as “odd”. vironmental studies done on progress payments. nox Head from 10.30am. aged by Ballina Shire Council ‘Locals are urging the the eff ect of increased traf- Don’t delay, as statutory limitations may apply. Co-organiser Monique for the recreational use by all council to upgrade the road fi c through the western road Pollock says, ‘Council plans people. and work on a best-practice and the eff ects of increased to close the road on February ‘Newly appointed NSW functional plan to manage patronage to the fragile envi- 13 and locals believe it may lands minister Paul Toole has the whole lake environment ronmental area.’ North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 5 Local News North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au New ministers lobbied Preventing blindness over Bruns parks saga one pedal at a time Luis Feliu various options to help them solve these outstanding issues.’ Aslan Shand sort it out’. A North Coast Holiday Th e new state lands and lo- Ms Grant says the trust pre- Parks spokesperson told Th e A simple fundraiser for the cal government ministers sented ‘concept designs’ during Echo that, ‘In response to Fred Hollows Foundation by have been lobbied by Brun- recent community consulta- feedback regarding our park local Byron Bay man Hugo swick Heads residents over tion and council negotiations maps during the community Crabb has now blossomed the long-running battle to ‘that focus on park layout, rath- information sessions, we are into a commitment to ride to stop encroachment of public er than provide information on in the process of organising Melbourne in support of the foreshore land under planned boundary options’. professional surveys of the foundation’s work. upgrades of the town’s three ‘We think the boundary parks, which will address Crabb says he got the idea crown reserve caravan parks. issue and status of foreshore these boundary concerns. while riding a pedal-powered Concept plans for the mul- walkway needs to be clear- rickshaw, or pedicab, around ti-million-dollar revamp of ly established before we’re Surveys being town. the three parks (Th e Terrace, swamped with more design ‘I’ve learned a lot while Ferry Reserve and Massey- concepts,’ she said. organised staying in Byron; the people Greene) have recently been ‘We have reviewed com- are so loving and supportive. exhibited by the NSW Crown Two thousand munity feedback regarding ‘It’s such a great place and Hugo Crabb will set out on February 25 and ride to Holiday Parks Trust (NSW- these concepts for our parks it has been really easy to get Melbourne to raise money for the Fred Hollows Foundation. CHPT) which runs them, but signatures and look forward to present- this off the ground.’ Photo supplied ongoing boundary issues re- In the letter to the min- ing concepts incorporating Hugo chose the Fred Hol- main unresolved. isters, which included a pe- that feedback to the commu- lows Foundation as the char- needed equipment and medi- travelling from Byron to The Foreshore Protec- tition with more than 2,000 nity in the near future.’ ity he wanted to support be- cal facilities and performs eye Melbourne, starting out on tion Group (FPG), made up signatures, she said the group Th e spokesperson said the cause he believes ‘that it will operations, both around the February 25. of locals keeping a running supported Council’s deter- community will again be able put the money to good use’. world and here in Australia, ‘I will do the ride as cheap- watch on the management of mined boundaries, which to provide feedback for their ‘I want every cent to go particularly in the Aboriginal ly as possible,’ said Hugo. Bruns’s popular public parks, proposed ‘soft camping’ amended concepts. ‘It is also where it is supposed to go.’ community,’ says its website. So far Hugo has raised has written to new lands (tents) on the foreshore. important to note that it is The Fred Hollows Foun- ‘Th e reason I’m travelling $600; that is 24 eyesight saving minister Paul Toole and local ‘Th ere is widespread com- not until after this second dation aims to end avoidable around is to see the world. operations, and he is hoping to government minister Gabri- munity support for Byron round of public consultation blindness. ‘I’m lucky to have all my raise more. elle Upton in their quest for Shire Council’s (BSC) op- that approval to exhibit will Four out of fi ve people who senses and I fi nd it incredibly Restoring eyesight can cost transparency over the pro- erational boundaries and re- be sought from the minister. are blind don’t need to be, says sad, especially here in Aus- as little as $25, says the Fred posed boundary options. stricting the use of vulnerable During and aft er this public the foundation. tralia, that Aboriginal people Hollows Foundation. FPG convenor Michele riverfront land. exhibition period, feedback Th e foundation ‘trains doc- are less well off and more sus- Q If you would like to do- Grant said the group was ‘We ask the ministers to will again be reviewed and tors, nurses and healthcare ceptible to these conditions.’ nate to Hugo’s fundraising go hoping to get some relevant endorse Council’s proposed used to revise our proposed workers, distributes antibiot- Hugo will ride 2,500 to to his mycause page at www. information to new council- boundaries and licence con- concepts for the three parks.’ ics, raises money for much- 3,000kms in four weeks, bit.ly/2kuidFW. lors on the boundary issue ‘so ditions before any new Plans we can re-open the conver- of Management (POM) or sation and get some proper additional concept drawings maps so we can get the best are submitted for public ex- Regional plan aims to protect koalas outcome possible’. hibition. We also have a new A regional plan aimed at Koala group with the help tially received funding from the problems facing koalas ‘I don’t think any one of council, not yet up to speed on protecting koala populations of staff from Ballina, Byron, the NSW Environmen- and what people can do to the new councillors is up to this issue, and request a fur- in the northern rivers was Richmond Valley, Tweed and tal Trust to develop a local protect them. speed on the issue and neither ther meeting with key stake- launched Th ursday in Ballina. Lismore councils. communication plan for ‘We have developed two Council staff, NSWCHPT holders and the provision of With 12 months in the Friends of the Koala presi- the organisation, but we felt videos that show some of the nor mayor Simon Richardson properly surveyed maps (as making, the Regional Koala dent Lorraine Vass said the that we should be working common problems that koalas are providing any info on the detailed below) so we can re- Communication Plan high- aim of the plan was to high- more closely with the region’s face in their day-to-day sur- lights the regional approach light the challenges facing councils because we share vival. Th ey are quite hard hit- THE DIRTY DOZEN needed to conserve the koala koalas in the northern rivers, common goals about educat- ting in their approach, but un- 12 Recycling Rules populations, a number of as well as educating commu- ing communities about their fortunately they refl ect reality.’ for your yellow bin which are classifi ed as nation- nities and individuals about role in the long-term survival ‘We are hoping this is the ally signifi cant. what they can do to ensure of koalas,’ Ms Vass said. fi rst of many regional projects R GRAB A Th e plan has been devel- their survival. ‘Our aim is show the re- to be undertaken by Friends of U oped by the Friends of the ‘Friends of the Koala ini- gional community some of the Koala and local councils.’ L SATCHEL E Public Exhibition Psyching up for surf fest Grab a Resource Recovery Collection Satchel for household batteries, reading Stage 3 Vegetation Mapping 9 glasses, corks, X-rays, CDs and DVDs, mobile phones and accessories, printer Vegetation Mapping for Huonbrook, Upper Main Arm cartridges, small electronics, electrical & Upper Wilsons Creek localities (Stage 3) is on public cords and smoke alarms. exhibition for six weeks from 2 February to 16 March 2017. How you can be involved: ‡ visit www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition to review the maps and advise Council, by making a submission before 16 March 2017, if the vegetation on your land is different to what is shown on the maps. ‡ call 6626 7324 to talk to Council’s staff or to make an appointment: 9.00 - 12.00, Tuesdays to Fridays. ‡ email your submission to [email protected] Wooden surfboard shaper Andy Ceglinski, Vallkree electric or post to PO Box 219, Mullumbimby NSW 2482. bike designer Jason Sanger and wetsuit designer Maria Nilsson are just a drop in the ocean of what to expect from Byron Shire Council Ph: 6626 7324 70-90 Station Street, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 February 24 till 26 at the Bay Surf Festival. Fore more info visit E: [email protected] www.byron.nsw.gov.au www.byronbaysurff estival.com.au. Photo Tree Faerie 6 February 8, 2017 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Local News Riding on Ombudsman slams big banks over harming small business customers sunshine The big four Australian The inquiry found that out of trouble. banks have caused ‘signifi - ‘circumstances surrounding ‘Th e reality is that this is cant harm to some small a number of cases of alleged not the case; that the clauses business customers’ says the small business mistreatment contained in standard small- Australian Small Business by the banks, and concluded business loan contracts give and Family Enterprise Om- loan contract arrangements banks an inordinate level of budsman (ASBFEO). between banks and small power over the borrower, ASBFEO’s Kate Carnell businesses, put the borrower who has zero ability to do released a report last week at a distinct disadvantage.’ anything about it. claiming that ANZ, the Com- Carnell said, ‘Fundamen- ‘Basically, the terms in monwealth, NAB and Westpac tally, what we’ve found is that these contracts allow the ‘consistently engage in practic- small businesses who take out bank to take action to protect Local electric-bike hire business Sunshine Cycles launched what they say is a world-fi rst es that have caused signifi cant a loan do so under the im- itself from fi nancial risk, by zero-emissions transport alternative initiative. Pictured is the Lighthouse launch event last harm to some small business pression that if they keep up infl icting added demands on weekend. For more info visit www.sunshinecycles.com.au. Photo Vallkree customers.’ their payments they will stay the borrower.’ Cosy Corner trashed by party, patrols up A ‘destructive’ illegal beach ‘Th e safety of park visitors National Park were created want to see or hear. party in the Cosy Corner area is paramount to NPWS, and as part of a Native Title agree- ‘Beach parties, camping, of Cape Byron State Conser- illegal activities compromis- ment between the Bund- alcohol, littering and fires vation Area last Saturday has ing people’s safety will not be jalung of Byron Bay Arakwal in a National Park are ille- Traffic disruption prompted the National Parks tolerated,’ said Walker. people and the NSW govern- gal under the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) ‘Details of vehicles or de- ment and have enormous and Wildlife Act 1974, under Byron Bay Railroad Company is constructing to step up patrols and call for scriptions of people involved cultural significance to the which fi nes can be imposed. the two platforms and storage shed for the information in an effort to in these activities can be local Aboriginal community. ‘Early morning and late af- train service. This work is scheduled to be curb the behaviour. made confi dentially and all ‘Th ey are also special places ternoon compliance patrols complete by early April. There will be some NPWS area manager Sue reports will be investigated.’ for our wildlife and are a great will continue and fi nes for il- traffic delays at the Shirley Street level Walker said Cosy Corner and Walker said that cleaning place to enjoy the beach and legal activities including dogs crossing during this time. We apologise for Tallow Beach carpark was a up rubbish and human ex- the beautiful environment. in park will be actioned. the inconvenience. mess on Sunday morning crement aft er illegal parties ‘Illegal parties and those ‘Anyone with information Please contact us with any questions: with rubbish, broken glass, ‘places an unnecessary drain vandalising the park disrupt is asked to contact NPWS on • 6685 6561 • [email protected] human excrement and illegal on staff resources.’ the tranquil nature of these 6620 9300 or police in the • northbyronbeachresort.com.au camping, all damaging the ‘Cape Byron State Con- areas and it’s the last thing the interests of the entire com- Thank you. environment. servation Area and Arakwal local community and visitors munity,’ Walker said. COMING SOON

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North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 7 Comment North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Squalid, cynical politics in a shrinking top hat alcolm Turnbull de- rumours of Turnbull’s mas- deliberate attempt to make actually possesses because if it clares determinedly sive gift to the Liberal Party on Trump look tough and deci- falls over he is in deep shit. Mthat he is not a po- the eve of the last election had sive, and, by contrast, to make And it might yet collapse Volume 31 #35 February 8, 2017 litical animal. been around for a while, and it Turnbull look weak and vacil- in a screaming heap: Trump, Well, perhaps not: maybe was believed that all would be lating. It put Turnbull in the like any good businessman, in he is a political vegetable, silent revealed when the annual ac- worst possible light: the man hedging his bets partly by in- and immobile, fed on copious counting was made public that who connived with Barack sisting that he is still studying amounts of bullshit. week. But Turnbull, ever the Obama to empty Australia’s the deal and partly through the Forgivene$$ It is hard to imagine a week lawyer, discovered a loophole illegal immigrants from their mechanism of extreme vetting, that went so far off the rails, or and leapt through it. prisons (Trump’s words) and which may mean that few if The Royal Commission Into Child Sexual Abuse has again stirred one in which the management If his own contribution swamp America with terror- any of the refugees qualify to emotion over horrendous acts perpetrated in God’s name. of hope and expectation went could be counted as at the start ists preparing to bomb the next enter America. Indeed, given The Commission’s latest public hearing, Case Study 50: so awry. It was supposed to be of the new fi nancial year – a Boston marathon. Trump’s predilection for tor- Catholic Church authorities in Australia, found seven per cent the grand overture for the year couple of days before the July 2 Turnbull had to plead, to ture, if the vetting is suffi ciently of priests who were members of 75 surveyed authorities were of delivery: a meeting of minds election – disclosure could be talk about the great longstand- extreme some may not even postponed for another year. So ing alliances in which Australia survive it. alleged ‘off enders’ between 1950 and 2010. with his fellow businessman Donald Trump followed by a Turnbull stood pat, telling the had committed to American It has been a thoroughly un- Remarkably, the Lismore Diocese has been named as having triumphal address to the faith- mugs nothing while insisting wars, to kowtow shamelessly in happy experience for Turnbull, the fourth largest number of pedophile priests in the country. ful via the National Press Club and a humiliating one; in spite AAP reported that after the commission conducted 15 pub- in which the hopes, dreams In spite of his assurances that of his assurances that he would lic hearings into the Catholic Church, counsel assisting Gail Fur- and aspirations of the yearning he would always stand up for always stand up for Australia, ness SC said much of it included ‘depressingly similar’ evidence. masses would be turned into he didn’t – he didn’t even stand ‘Documents about alleged abuse were destroyed or not reality by the glorious leader. Australia, Turnbull didn’t – he up for himself. kept’, she said. ‘Children were ignored, or worse, punished. We shall, of course, return didn’t even stand up for himself. In the bigger picture it Secrecy prevailed as did cover-ups.’ to that phone call later, but at need not matter much: even if So what does the Catholic Church say about this? first it seemed to have gone by Mungo MacCallum Trump doesn’t much care about A body set up by the Catholic Church in response to the pretty much okay, even if Turn- alliances, the overwhelming commission – the Truth, Justice and Healing Council – released bull refused to say what had that he would do everything order to keep his refugee swap mass of the American military- a statement on February 6. actually been discussed. But within the rules. still on the table. industrial complex does, and It’s grovelling and apologetic, and contains words such as: the Press Club was initially a All that proved, of course, Before Trump, exasperated, Australia is too valuable an as- profoundly shaken, disgust, traumatisation, hypocrisy, appall- disappointment and ultimately was the rules were hopelessly ended the call; presumably he set to abandon: the station at ing, historic failures, indefensible, tragic… a fi asco. inadequate; Turnbull had been, hung up, although to say so Pine Gap alone makes an ir- CEO Francis Sullivan says, ‘As Catholics we hang our heads Turnbull spent much of in the words of a previous gen- was considered impolite. resistible bargaining chip. in shame …The Catholic Church should never have put itself his time berating Bill Shorten eration, too clever by half and And when the leak oc- Th e alliance will lumber on, in a position to be at the very centre and major focus of an for ramping up the renewable belatedly his advisers, such as curred, Trump immediately although it is more of a sym- inquiry such as this.’ energy target and spruiking they are, realised it. confi rmed it by tweeting about bol than a real protection: our So eventually he came clean the dumb deal. great and powerful friend will Yes – but it’s nothing really new; this behaviour has most the myth of clean-coal tech- nology, a process in which the on ABC TV of all places and And although his rhetoric defend us if, and only if, it is in likely been happening for the last 1,700-odd years since the Australian industry has shown admitted that he had slipped a was, as always, a bit over the its own interests to do so. church rose to become a political/corporate entity. no interest at all unless it can lazy $1.75 million to the party top, the fact that it was, and is, And that goes double in the On the bright side, it’s a relief that as a result of this com- be massively subsidised by a funds in the last year. a dumb deal is incontestable. age of Trump. mission, fewer lives may be damaged in future by the church. compliant government. Th ere was always going to To spend millions ferrying The problem is not with Sullivan claims the internal culture has changed. And the positive bits, such be a backlash about his out- the refugees from Manus and America and Australia – it is ’In the modern era, at both governance and operational as they were, were a reprise of-touch opulence, which duly Nauru half way around the with Trump and Turnbull, and levels, the organisations that run the education, health and on the need for corporate tax arrived; but the delay and world in order to be bring back more urgently with Turnbull. social services of the Church are [now] predominantly lay led.’ cuts and a revamp of the plans procrastination made it much another lot of refugees from Sooner or later he will have The most important question is how can those who have for childcare services, paid worse: not for the fi rst time the Costa Rica and install them in to decide: does he continue been abused be compensated? for, naturally, by other welfare prime minister appeared mean Australia is manifestly silly. as the next in line of Trump’s Within Sullivan’s eight-page atoning reply, he says the measures. Turnbull no doubt and tricky. It has nothing to do with Aunt Sallies, punching bags church supports a national, independent child sexual abuse considers these solid and In one sense, though in only national policy or Australia’s and doormats or does he have redress scheme – yet he didn’t mention any fi gures. worthwhile measures, but they one, it was almost a relief when interest: it is a cynical, even a plan B? The upper limit redress amount suggested at this stage by are hardly likely to capture the the distraction was subsumed squalid, political fi x. Perhaps it is fi nally time to the commission has been pegged at $150,000. A sliding scale is imaginations of millions of dis- by the Trump tsunami. But it is one in which unleash his inner political ani- also suggested by the commission; if you suff ered minimal fi d- illusioned voters. The leaking of the phone Turnbull has now invested far mal – assuming, of course, that dling by the clergy, that might get you a new car or a vacation. But then it got worse. Th e call was a calculated and more political capital than he he actually has one. Of course, nothing will heal the deep scar of sexual abuse, but cash sure does make life easier. The church would surely agree, being a corporation that “I never want to pays no tax and is able to hide its vast wealth. have to cross the And here’s the key: Sullivan wrote, ‘Broadly speaking, Catholics identify with the church not as an institution, but as street to avoid you.” a community based on a shared set of beliefs and values.’ David Runciman In other words, the beliefs/values are separate from the institution of the church. Since 1992 Pioneering Holistic Dentistry So let’s dissolve the Catholic Church institution and end David’s company in the Byron Shire for over 20 years world hunger. 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bollards that prevent paral- where my mouth is. I suggest the term Employment Lands lel parking. It will make little the mayor stop putting his is wholly designed to disguise, diff erence to the four million- foot where his mouth is and sugarcoat what it is that Coun- odd skimmed by the council obey the law. cil will approve to be built on in fi nes and be signifi cantly Matthew Hartley these lands: factories and preferable to the endless cars Byron Bay plenty of them. circling the entire Wategos We are witnessing this circuit attempting (in vain) to Employment Lands now with Council’s seeming discover a vacant four-hour Shortly Byron Shire Council desire to approve the largest zone. will start what it calls its Em- industrial development in the Th e changes to parking are ployment Lands Strategy. Just Byron Shire, a huge eight-fac- unacceptable to the surfi ng like food hubs, food collectives tory development covering fraternity. and rural industries precincts, continued on next page Don Opie East Ballina The Vigilante proposal Mayor says ‘there’s nothing Legal Light we can legally do to stop il- Kym Luke legal activities in Residential (R2, R3) Zonings’. Council lawyer says ‘We can, but it’s Room for refugees press their freedom of speech house? Ever hear of anybody too expensive.’ Both are ei- Can you stop someone blocking your Congratulations to Canada by writing letters to the edi- being mowed down by a ther ignorant, foolish, or far view? for taking in some of the tor. I enjoy reading these let- limping Kombi or Porsche in worse. refugees the US rejected. I ters. I simply request that traffi c as they jogged/ambled My thanks to Frank Stew- You have just learned your new neighbour is going to build the “Taj Mahal” and the view of the Bay you have had for decades is about wish Australia would be as they stop cutting and pasting on the beachfront roadway? art for his lucid letter of last to disappear. What can you do? humanitarian and take some. their important thoughts to No. We have accepted a week. We have zonings. You The sad fact is that under the law you can’t own your view, no If we are short on space we the local free paper and sim- formalisation, a restriction can’t open a pub, a brothel, or matter how much you paid for your home with a view or how long could expel some of the ply re-word their thoughts, on a long-standing lifestyle a heliport in R2 or R3 and you you have lived there. Yanks to make room. thereby possibly inserting that places further pressure can’t run ‘tourist and visitor However, there are some things you can do to preserve a view. Ron Bay other salient points into their on the permanent and visi- accommodation’. Mayor, read Firstly, make sure you do your homework before you buy. Suff olk Park (roughly) 200-word limit. tor surfing population. The the damned LEP. It’s on the Understand what can and can’t occur on neighbouring properties. Talk to Council and consult with an experienced lawyer. The Vendor Sarah Smith newly constructed pedestri- Council website. Your igno- also has a duty to disclose any knowledge they have of factors that Shark deterrent Mullumbimby an walkway has eliminated rance is appalling. PD\D΍HFWWKHYDOXHRIWKHSURSHUW\LIQRWWKH\FDQEHOLDEOH I support Steve Edmonds’s leisurely shaded parking for As to enforcement, I have Then once you own a place – stay aware. You will get early notice proposal (Letters, February Wategos parking beachgoers at Wategos! undertaken to do the job. If of development applications, make sure you understand what the 1). His arse would make an What’s good about losing 35- Could the roadway not appointed as a special offi cer development involves. Once you see a building going up in front of your view – it is too late! excellent deterrent. odd parallel, shaded, unme- have been boldly labelled as to investigate and prosecute, ΖIWKHGHYHORSPHQWZLOODGYHUVHO\D΍HFW\RXUSURSHUW\WKHQLI\RX Matt Long tered parking spots under the a shared walkway, painted I will draw no salary, ask no have good grounds, you can object before it is approved. Mullumbimby pandanus palms (planted by yellow and included speed- costs. I will operate on com- Another clever idea is that you can “buy” your view from your Craig and Jane McGregor) at reduction signs and speed mission, employ up to 100 lo- neighbour by applying to lodge an easement over their property to Re-word, please Wategos Beach? bumps to avoid litigation? cal staff , provide rewards for OLPLWWKHKHLJKWRIEXLOGLQJVZKLFKPLJKWD΍HFW\RXUYLHZ I congratulate you on reach- Ever see a major road ac- Th is iconic beach should information and, above all, Or you could just make sure you buy that golden property right on ing so many readers. I also cident on the roadway that be ‘unpressured’ by a meter pay all legal costs. the beach “never to be built out”! We can only wish… congratulate those who ex- became a walk to the light- exemption and removal of So, I have put my money For any of your property law and conveyancing needs contact us. You will meet with a highly skilled senior solicitor, with \HDUVRIH[SHULHQFHDQG\RXUȴUVWFRQVXOWDWLRQLVIUHH Residents and nature overwhelmed Q Th ese holidays thousands this place home. doggy owners pick up the dog and have respect for others of tourists inundated Brun- Please ban the fi reworks droppings but not only don’t around you, as well as for the swick Heads – it was over- and move the carnival rides the campers pick up after environment. 6681 6699 whelming. The fireworks, to another place. Ban dogs their dogs, they do not think Annie Radermacher [email protected] stacklaw.com.au carnival and woodchop from the river and protect twice about leaving their own Byron Bay brought noise and chaos. vulnerable areas. droppings. Why do we need tacky man- Nature is our strength; let’s Th is is the free life, they made machines to entertain love and respect her. She’s the say, and what a fabulous place RAILS people, when we have the most beautiful thing we have. to stay, we just love it! Well, THE beautiful river, mangroves, Deb Kayes not sorry, we do not love the THE RAILWAY FRIENDLY BAR, BYRON BAY bushland and parks to enjoy? Ocean Shores calling cards they leave be- 6685 7662 • therailsbyronbay.com Does anyone care that the hind. AND THE FAMOUS RAILS kitchen pelicans have disappeared, the Q I loved the cartoon in Th e The other more sinister nesting terns, oyster catchers Echo highlighting a very large, problem is the sheer igno- Thursday 9 February and curlews? Has anyone seen unhygienic and smelly prob- rance of their lighting camp- NELL GRECO & GADJO a sea eagle or brahminy kite lem for our Shire. Campers fi res in the face of complete GUITARS lately? And what about the are growing in numbers in fi re bans. A complete fi re ban Friday 10 February swamp wallabies? proportion to their droppings. means that not even a barbe- Why do we lower our We are at the height of cue is to be lit. WANDERING EYES standards to entertain the summer and most of us are Why should you shit all Saturday 11 February tourists when we can raise aware that with the heat over our neighborhood, DAVE ORR BAND their awareness of this spe- comes a high risk of bacteria chop down trees for camp- Sunday 12 February cial environment by loving forming and spreading dis- fires, clear land that does BUNYA our trees and birds and car- ease, but these ignorant free- not belong to you and say, I ing for nature? By limiting loaders just drop their pants can’t aff ord to live here any Monday 13 February access to certain areas we can and let rip. other way? Come back when GAVIN DONIGER protect the wildlife that call As depicted in the cartoon, you’ve earnt some money Tuesday 14 February CHRIS ARONSTEN Letters to the Editor Wednesday 15 February Send to Letters Editor Michael McDonald, fax: 6684 1719 email: [email protected] Deadline: Noon, MICK DALEY & THE Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. Letters already published in other papers will not WAYSHEGOES be considered. Please include your full name, address and phone number for verifi cation purposes. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 9 Letters North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Stainless Steel Bouquets and brickbats for Council Q Yay! Council has bitten the not just to do the basics but to again. Councillors seem to grouping which nationally Rainwater Tanks bullet on a rate rise (even if it keep Byron safe from forced talk in foreign languages espouses the use of pub- was the most modest option amalgamation. Our con- because they certainly don’t lic transport but locally we 7.5 per cent above the cap) servative NSW government seem to understand each have the Green mayor saying despite fl ak from naysayers. would love the excuse to di- other and the only agenda (ABC North Coast 6.30 News Congrats for having the cour- lute Byron by amalgamation, running should be service to February 3) ‘when I drive my age to do the right thing for so be careful what you wish the ratepayers. At least Labor children to school’ – not even • Purest, safest Byron’s future. I want to off er for, people. councillors appear to have ‘when I drive my children to drinking water my strong support. Why? We elected councillors to listened to ratepayers some- the school bus stop’! We need to get our heads take these tough decisions, not what; however, I don’t believe Here we have a political • Better value out of the sand! If we want to bend in the wind to popu- any party-aligned councillors grouping which nationally our potholes fi lled, our infra- list whims of Facebook and should ever be elected again. espouses community consul- • Longer lasting structure maintained and our letter-writing bullies. I know One can only wonder at tation/listening to the people and better built council business conducted it’s all so easy and so popu- the backroom deals or state but locally totally ignores the in a timely manner (and we lar to whinge and bluster in agendas which make a bed Shirewide ‘option’ consulta- • and they look do – plenty of whining let- the twittersphere over paying tax so diffi cult, and how can tion and survey. (Addition- great! ters) then Byron desperately more for anything (and you the mayor say he looks into ally, such decision being needs this rate rise. don’t have to fi x the problems things without initiating paid made in the context of the Cost reduction has been later, do you?) but hey, you live parking in the top tourist foreshadowed state govern- pressing on councillors in the best place in the world, spots of Bangalow and Brun- ment policy ‘adjustment’ in (07) 5546 8571 since the 1980s when visitor- for god’s sake. And what do swick Heads? Th e council is relation to local government.) impact costs started to out- you think – you’re not going to treating residents like fools. Here we have a political www.stainlessrainwatertanks.com weigh locally fundable costs. have to pay a bit more to keep Is this an example of ‘commu- grouping which nationally es- The state government has it that way? nity driven’ decision making pouses the encouragement of perversely refused new ways Good on the mayor for or consultation? fresh approaches but locally to support these shortfalls no showing leadership. Good on Rod Murray continues with the same old matter their own reports say- the majority of councillors Ocean Shores revenue-raising methods and FLAWED LAWS ing they must. for having the heart to do the could not even act more nim- The latest of these stress right thing for Byron. Th anks Q‘Bah! Humbug!’, a most ap- bly by simply saying, ‘If you Fisheries Management Amendment tests ‘Fit for the Future’ (or for the rate rise and assuring propriate quote I had never operate a business (eg Airbnb (Shark Management Trials) Act 2016 be amalgamated) has seen Byron has a future. previously even imagined us- rental) then you have com- Dorothy Mullins Five nets are currently deployed on local beaches at Sharpes, Shelly and Council staff cut to the bone, ing in relation to the Greens. mercial premises and so pay Lighthouse beaches near Ballina, Seven Mile Beach at Lennox Head and DAs and other services stalled Byron Bay Here we have a political the appropriate commercial/ Main Beach at Evans Head. and roads falling apart. All the grouping which nationally business rates’. According to local MP Tamara Smith (Greens), the law that enabled Q this overrides the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the pots of money available have Aft er having been able to espouses progressive taxa- Th e question arises – are Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, the National Parks and Wildlife run dry and the only one that attend a council meeting tion but locally uses one of the Byron Greens ‘fi t for the Act 1974 and the Fisheries Management Act 1994. councillors have the power to for the first time in a long the most regressive taxes with future’? It was rushed though by former premier Baird, who was eager to use populism to defl ect from his sociopathic community-destroying agenda. top up is the rate pot. time I vow I will never vote the Byron Shire rates hike. R Rose Over there, a shark distraction! Th ey needed this rate rise for fl akey Green councillors Here we have a political Mullumbimby Nets are the antithesis of a science-based approach and are unsupported by marine experts. Nets will no doubt catch sharks, just as they will other continued from page 9 years and private develop- and jobs disappear. That is tell him you are not happy marine life. 22 acres on state-signifi cant ers will now get them off the the real fact of the matter. with a so-called Employment The independent Cardno review, commissioned by the Department of Primary Industries, found that shark spotting was the best method for farmlands just 100 metres hook. Developers will ride The Employment Lands Lands Strategy and you want shark mitigation. from the nearest residential into a town near you on their Strategy emanates from a the community to have a say However, this strategy is yet to have full government support and funding. home and less than 500 me- pretty white ponies throwing Byron Shire Council depart- about what gets built where. Shark nets give the illusion the water is safe rather than it actually being safe. tres to the nearest housing gold coins all over our streets. ment called Economic De- Ean Jones The proven result elsewhere creates marine collateral. Collateral for ugly political point scoring and an ugly former premier. estate. But don’t be fooled by their velopment. Interestingly the Bangalow Council is dancing with sparkling gold-tooth smiles, same department fi ve years Find out more about fl awed laws at: the development devil be- their promises of riches and ago was called Community Opposing Zionism fl awedlaws.org and facebook.com/fl awedlaws cause it has failed to ad- their tired old mantra ‘jobs Economic Development but I generally don’t reply to re- Brought to you by The Echo equately plan for industrial for everyone’. It is just not alas they have removed ‘com- plies to my letters but the dis- in the interest of people, not corporations or a police state development over the last ten true. Factories get automated munity’ from where it really ingenuous and overbearing matters: the development of distortions of the pro-Israel our lands. Let’s put the com- lobby (Letters, January 18) munity back into Economic warrant a riposte. bringing Development and tell Coun- I am accused of ‘loose- WE LOVE cil how we want our regions ness with the facts’ and it was YOU The Echo! to be developed. claimed by my detractors that Good employment strate- Israel was formed not by ter- gies don’t just cover the lands rorism but by UN Resolution that get developed to off er a 181. I’ve never heard of such few low-skilled jobs. Good resolution, but I do know that employment strategies look Jews had started to seriously towards well-paid jobs in infiltrate Palestine during innovative industries. Let’s the 1930s, buying land from build real job opportunities absentee Arab owners. Th ey and not think that allowing were certainly not waiting for developers to build factories the UN to agree. is going to do the job. Aft er WWII the Irgun and BYRON BAY Council, if not stopped, Stern terrorist outfi ts bombed will support the huge factory and assassinated those op- development in the heritage posed to Zionism, including WEDDING DJ village of Bangalow, forever the British Governor of the changing the rural amenity region at the time. Palestin- of the town. ian landowners were also sys- Call Max on But this development and tematically executed in their We want you to love us too! You should receive your copy so many more like it planned homes – ethnic cleansing by of The Echo at about the same time every Wednesday*. 0427 875 066 for the Byron Shire can be any other name. Problems? email [email protected]. www.byronbayweddingdj.biz stopped. Ring Council and I’ll also point out that in *Federal/Eureka mail run is Thursday. 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Printed copies of the book are available from the Echo offi ce in Mullumbimby or from the Byron Community Centre or email [email protected] wrapped in a sarong and trees I’m camped in, dry- pleasure, caravanning. When I’m a bit stressed (and holding a cup of something, ing my salty skin, making a Now, there are fewer who isn’t in these changing emerges from a camper trail- pleasantly prickly sensation. caravan parks. The valuable times?) I like to visit the sea. er and calls out to the dog. I’m just back from the ocean beachside land that they sat Where land meets ocean is Things come apart so easily when they The dog turns and trots to- where I welcomed the rising upon caught the eye of devel- a place of meditation. Of re- have been held together with lies. wards the smiling woman, sun by dipping into the sil- opers and the parks gave way laxation. bringing the kid with it. ver water. Not too deep – I’m to apartments where richer The woman smiles at me – Dorothy Allison Modern caravan parks scared of sharks. Great start people from the city can en- and makes a small waving have written contracts to to the day. joy views of the Pacific from gesture with her cup. I nod, sign, super-neat gardens, key- Caravanning used to be their spa. and raise my juice to her. CHESS have better access to information card-operated amenities, and the poor person’s holiday. Caravanning has changed. It’s taken a day, but I’m by Ian Rogers through the internet, and have The latest issue of the maga- more opportunities to compete, rows of concrete pads where If you couldn’t afford to fly A modern caravan now costs unwinding. I’m falling away zine 50 Moves features former over the board and online. vans are docked, rather than to Europe for your summer a bomb. They have dishwash- from the rising global ten- Australian Champion Robert That the new young Australian parked, connecting to mains holidays, you could load up ers and clothes dryers, elec- sion and slipping into the Jamieson looking back on the stars do not progress to becoming last 50 years of Australian chess. world class players like Browne is power so that television can the Kingswood, hook up the tric slide-out extensions and salty here and now. This Jamieson ends his article by likely because, whereas profes- be watched, the web accessed Franklin, and head for the motorised jockey wheels. place reminds me that living, speculating whether the new sional chess player was an attrac- and the air conditioned. Peo- beach. There, for a modest And forget towing them with like caravanning, is a simple generation of Australian play- tive career forty years ago, it is a ers would compare to the stars less viable option nowadays and ple may leave their caravan fee, you could park your van, a regular two-wheel drive car; pleasure. of decades past, including the very few Australian juniors aspire – but it’s hot outside and a bit set up the annex, crack open you need a 4WD – a big one. American Walter Browne, who to play chess full time. boring... a beer and listen to the cricket This once simple pleasure is Q See more of S’s work at escaped the Vietnam war draft The one modern player to have by moving to and representing done so is Max Illingworth, and I’m sitting outside my little while the kids joined other now an expensive and com- Australia from 1968 to 1973. the Sydney Grandmaster earns caravan drinking apple juice caravan kids in roaming the plex one. But it needn’t be: I echo.net.au/here-and-now Jamieson also wonders how as much of his income through the best juniors of the past would coaching as playing. However, continued from page 10 million Israelis who are Ar- light of their long experience 2 and 4 to the Department fare against the prodigies of 24-year-old Illingworth has 1947 nearly all third-world abs. They neglect to mention the Jews, of all people, ought of Immigration and Border today, but here there is little room enjoyed a good January, win- for doubt: the modern juniors ning the Australian Open and countries were still colonies that these people are barely to know better. Accordingly Protection. would win easily. last week taking first place in the of European powers; they tolerated and are made to feel I no doubt expect a higher I sought the following At 15, the top juniors of the Australia Day Open in Sydney. had no membership of the like intruders. standard of behaviour from information: 1. Statistics re- 1970s were barely competitive North Sydney 2017 with the leading Australian play- White: M Illingworth UN and therefore no vote. My other claim that got up them than I do of Arabs. If lating to Australians serving ers, with 17 being considered a Black: J Montenegro Certainly in the 1960s the the Zionist nose was, ‘There that’s racist, so be it. Stop in the Israel Defence Force young age for an Olympic debut. Opening: Owen’s Defence UN voted that Zionism was are many Jews who would kill whingeing and complain (IDF) over the last decade. 2. In contrast Bobby Cheng won 1.d4 b6 2.e4 Bb7 3.Bd3 Nf6 4.Qe2 e6 5.Nf3 the 2013 Australian Open at 15, c5?! Too provocative. 6...d5 or 6...d6 were pref- a form of racism, ie that the every Arab on sight’. I point under Sec 18(c) of the Ra- Statistics relating to the mi- while Anton Smirnov is close erable. 6.d5! Be7?! 7.d6! Bxd6 Making the idea of a Jewish state was in- to the recent television foot- cial Discrimination Act, why gration of Israelis into Aus- to becoming a Grandmaster at best of a bad situation. 7...Bf8 8.e5 was too ugly herently racist – a position age of that Israeli soldier who don’t you. tralia over the last decade. the same age and has already to contemplate. 8.e5 Be7 9.exf6 Bxf6 10.c4 0-0 11.h4! d5 Walking into a winning com- that seems to me to be self- calmly executed an uncon- I will conclude by saying 3. The process of vetting represented Australia at two bination, but 11...h6 12.g4 Nc6 13.Rh3 is also Olympiads. huge for White. 12.Bxh7+! Kxh7 13.Ng5+ evidently true. Zionists like scious and wounded Palestin- that, unlike the pro-Israel Australians in the IDF for Modern juniors start younger, Kg8 14.Qh5 Re8 15.Qxf7+ Kh8 16.Qxb7 1-0 to point out that there are two ian alleged attacker and was lobby, I’m quite content for possible human rights abuses filmed doing so. The Echo to print the absolute committed in the Occupied On later being led to court self-serving garbage of those Palestinian Territories. 4. The 2017 Sustainability Seminar Series said soldier was grinning who disagree with me, men- process of vetting Israelis, ei- Applications to present now open like a national hero and his tally ill or not they may be. ther migrating to or visiting ‘jailers’ seemed very relaxed Fast Buck$ Australia, for possible human indeed. Coorabell rights abuses committed in Byron Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from Certainly there were calls the Occupied Palestinian Ter- from within Israel for sol- Any vetting? ritories. community organisations who would like to participate in the diers to be given legal im- The Attorney-General’s De- And 5. Recruitment proce- munity. The murder of Arabs partment informs me that it dures for the IDF conducted 2017 Sustainability Seminar Series by armed civilians in rural has no documents that per- within Australia. Get your sustainability message out there by running a fi lm screening, areas, always just as the mili- tain to my Freedom Of In- It is astounding if Austral- tary happen to be looking the formation request – Are Aus- ians who are either settlers forum or key note speaker event. other way, is a regular event. tralians in the Israeli Defence or members of the Israeli Visit www.byron.nsw.gov.au/sustainability-seminar-series or call ‘The Old Testament made me Force and Israelis migrating Defence Force can commit 6626 7305 for more information and an application form. do it.’ to Australia vetted for pos- human rights atrocities in the As for my being a racist sible human rights abuses Occupied Palestinian Territo- Applications close Friday  -ARCH2017 (which is what anyone who committed by them in the ries with impunity. criticises Israel or the alleged occupied Palestinian territo- Gareth W R Smith Venue and promotion supplied by Council. ‘right of return’ obviously is, ries? – but will transfer my Palestine Liberation Centre right?) I have this to say: In request in respect of points Byron Bay 12 February 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 13 Articles North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Prime Minister Trumble, it’s time to get real Phillip Frazer huddled masses yearning to signal that first the island- breathe free, the wretched re- building stops and second Th is week Australia’s anxious fuse of your teeming shore. your access to those islands is secret fear came out of its Send these, the homeless, also not going to be allowed.’ closet: the US really just loves tempest-tossed to me…’ China has said unequivo- us for our body. Mounds of Th e telephonic Trumping cally and irreversibly that will ore and energy, sweeps of of Turnbull – or Trumble as mean war. fertile soil, all on a water- the president’s spokesgoon As the late former PM bed spanning half the south- called him – released a gush Malcolm Fraser kept warning ern hemisphere. President of Australia’s-terrifi c-despite- us, and the still-alive former Trump has now made it clear Vegemite editorials and PM Paul Keating keeps warn- that Australia’s good for that declarations from Congress- ing us, in a war between the stuff , also for tagging along people and talk-show hosts US and China (or anyone) to every war America loses, across the USA. But in all Australia would be high on hosting US military bases and that gushing few have asked, the list of places to bomb, to their most important spy sat- and none have answered, the take out Pine Gap and other ellite down-station this side underlying question: why did American ‘intelligence’ facili- of China, at Pine Gap – and Obama let Turnbull’s govern- ties on our fair soil. that’s about it. ment off the shameful hook it Other presidents have had hoist itself on? Get out now implied as much before, but Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull refl ects on the nature of reality at the CSR Viridia Glass New Zealand had the guts Trump doesn’t mince words Promises factory in Dandenong on Thursday February 2. AAP Image/Joe Castro to eff ectively quit the ANZUS – he whacks ’em with a meat Some commentators sug- pact in 1985. We should get hammer and spews them gest it was a gift for all our Trans-Pacific (Trade) Part- gang ditch the TPP? Because leader of the free world.’ out now. down the phoneline. Take troops who’ve fought in nership on Day One in the they don’t believe in any laws As to the actual bomb- It’s time to face the new 1,250 refugees from Austral- America’s shameful inva- White House yet Turnbull and regulations, pretty much. ing-type war against China, real world. Th e ANZ signage ian concentration camps? sions. More likely Turnbull keeps bleating about saving it. Th ey like trade that’s free of Trump’s svengali Stephen behind Rafa and Roger at the ‘Why should we?’ promised more marines and Th ere are many reasons to rules, so the biggest and best- Bannon said last March: Australian tennis fi nal was in While our last six govern- bases on our shores and/or trash ‘free trade agreements’. est bullies win. ‘We’re going to war in the equal size English and Chi- ments have asserted that our an agreement to join the US Fundamentally, they are cre- South China Sea in five to nese characters; 40 per cent right to vet whomever wants Navy in confronting China in ated to increase the power China winning ten years.’ Th at’s the guy who’s of residential land purchases to join the lucky country the South China Sea. Because and fortunes of large global In fact, China is already now almost running the US across Australia last year were overrides any and every hu- Turnbull and his entire crew corporations, with small in- winning Trump’s crusade to (and who might run for presi- by Chinese developers. manitarian right they might don’t get that Trump really ducements to Australian beef put America back on top of dent if/when Trump carks it/ Th at’s the real world we’re have, the USA has more or less wants to fi ght two wars with exporters, and enforced by the world because his dump- is dumped), and he’s talking in, with Trump and Bannon gone along with the Statue of China: one with weapons, the secretive courts overruling ing on NATO and the Eu- about blowing up Australia’s loading their cannons, while Liberty declaration: ‘Give me other with trade. laws and regulations of mere ropean Union has launched largest trading partner, China. the coalition still believes your tired, your poor, your Trump shredded the nations. So why did Trump’s planeloads of bureaucrats How serious is this? America loves us for our… and company presidents off Trump’s new secretary of something… and Bill Short- to Beijing where everyone state, former ExxonMobil en sounds like a hedge fund. still agrees that free trade is chief Rex Tillerson, told the And it’s too damn hot. PARK&FLY the holy grail. Aft er Chinese Senate that China cannot be president Xi spoke to global allowed to ‘keep pushing the Q Phillip Frazer hopes he can NESDAY business barons last week, envelope’ in the South China still visit his daughter in Flori- ED - S one baron told the New York Sea. Th ere’s a lot of oil and gas da without facing the Trump- . W UN Times: ‘We just heard a Chi- in those seas. ‘We’re going to ish Inquisition. His website is K D nese president becoming the have to send China a clear coorabellridge.com. E A E Y

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More than 50 per cent fered by the far-right swings doors and basically not move of the population were born we see around the globe. Raise or breathe much. overseas. Our mayor Sadiq the drawbridge, sharpen the The air stank of diesel. The Khan is a Muslim and right- knives, throw off old alle- sky was leaden grey. Many fully proud of it. And we are giances that drag us down with streets were empty. proud of having a Muslim too much sharing and caring. I remembered the talk mayor, especially at a time Look only to your own. around the table at my grand- of so much kneejerk sensa- Perhaps what’s happen- parents’ when I was a kid, tionalism. Much as he follows ing in the States is a coup, as which often turned to the the etiquette and protocols of some have suggested, and the intense smog they had expe- public office, there’s no way anti-immigration decree is a rienced in the 1940s and 50s. he’s going to keep his thoughts smokescreen for some other ‘Peasoupers’, they were called, Trump Royale. Source: M Krauthammer to himself, or indeed his city moves that will be even more or ‘London particulars’, and on chillout, when the planet’s unpalatable. sometimes plain ‘killer fogs’. to make their own way to hos- is coming to tea. Caught in a We’ve had bad apples be- most notorious racist rolls Hmm, smokescreen. Per- Thick black, sometimes yel- pital. At worst, you couldn’t rush of mutual realpolitik, the fore. Oppressors, embezzlers, into the planet’s most ethni- haps there is time for one lowish or greenish, and always see more than a metre or so UK and the US exchanged a murderers, the lot. Robert cally diverse town. last heavy fog. The Great Fog dirtying and darkening the into the gloom. If you had to flurry of romantic messages in Mugabe, Nicolae Ceaușescu, Perhaps it’s unfair how so of 2017 that shall fill Lon- sky, the smog filled the city, be out in your car, best go with the president’s first few days. Mobutu Sese Seko, to name a much of the media has lined don’s streets for the days of stopped transport and poi- someone to walk in front with He called us first. Our leader is few from a long list. up against the new prez. Af- Trump’s visit. Masks on. En- soned the air. a lamp to show the way. Even the first going there for a visit. The queen will wear her ter all, half the voters wanted gines revved. Diesel buses at The worst incident was in then, it was Laurel following And then he’s coming over best frock and smile and do him. And to them, he is do- the ready. Burst the pimple December 1952. For nearly a Hardy and you could end up here for a right royal knees-up the royal business but already ing everything he promised as it emerges from the plane. week, the city was paralysed anywhere. My grandfather with a full-blown state visit. there are murmurs she’s not and more than they hoped for Squash it like a fly. Meta- by a noxious cloud that, ac- followed the wrong lamp Downing Street invited him best pleased. It’s the prime so far. But the other half can phorical maybe, but let’s see. cording to medical services at home one day to someone literally twenty minutes after minister who sends the in- smell the ordure. Many noses Could be two fingers to your the time, killed 4,000 people, else’s house entirely. But the he entered the Oval Office, the vitations but the queen must have been put out of joint by one, Mr President. a figure later revised to more wartime spirit was still strong, red carpet rolling out across hold the party. Theresa May politicians so opposed to the than 12,000. and you had to give it a go. the Atlantic, over the waves should have waited a while, liberal blossoming of the last Q A former Byron resident, Buses were all cancelled. We could do with some of and through the storms, all some say, to see how Trump decade or two. Daniel Sage is a London jour- Cars stayed mostly parked. that spirit now. the way up his red tie and into turned out. It’s true there is a widening nalist and author of the novel Even the ambulance service The queen is in a frightful his smiley red maw. However, when the date gap between haves and have- Fall Curve. See more at dan- gave up, so anybody sick had pickle because Donald Trump He’ll be in good company. draws near I don’t think he’ll nots. It’s true there is a mas- ielsage.co.uk. Majority of Aussies unprepared for close encounters with venomous creatures New research commissioned home to some of the most to perform CPR. relying on luck and chance respond immediately can to treat bites and stings while by antivenom maker Seqirus venomous creatures on the The research also found to deal with a first aid emer- be the difference between one-third of baby boomers (seqirus.com.au) finds just planet, many Australians are one in four Australians gency instead of having a survival and death.’ said they would know exactly one in five Aussies is famil- not familiar with basic first wouldn’t know what to do if plan and real-time access The research also found what to do. iar with emergency treat- aid to treat bites and stings. they were bitten or stung by to potentially life-saving re- some groups are much better Seqirus has developed a ment for venomous bites and The research found as few a venomous creature in its sources,’ said Associate Pro- prepared for encounters with free smartphone app, Aus- stings while younger Aus- as one in ten Aussies packs a natural habitat and a major- fessor Julian White, head of venomous creatures than tralian Bites & Stings: First tralians, aged under 25, are first aid kit when planning a ity (81 per cent) of respond- toxinology at the Women’s others. Aid Guide to Australian Ven- at greatest risk, showing the day out in the bush or at the ents had never developed an and Children’s Hospital. Men (27 per cent) are omous Creatures, which con- least amount of knowledge in beach and as many as one in emergency plan in prepara- ‘When it comes to emer- nearly twice as likely as tains information about Aus- treating bites and stings. three respondents admitted tion for a day outdoors. gency treatment, timing is women (14 per cent) to be- tralian venomous creatures Despite Australia’s being that they did not know how ‘Too many Australians are critical. Knowing how to lieve they would know how and basic first aid.

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Property insider Email us: [email protected] Real Estate – Industry or Profession? The real estate industry is push- ing for higher professionalism The appeal of Suffolk Park to protect itself against the po- tential of a disruptive takeover Suffolk Park, a 10-minute drive We are not the only family by a technology-led company. from Byron Bay, was named moving into the village. Suffolk ‘Disrupters exist to fill gaps after George A Suffolk (1876– Park is becoming increasingly in a marketplace of dissatisfac- 1952), who dedicated a large popular and, during the last six tion. But when you have a pro- parcel of land to the Byron months of 2016, there were 52 fessional, trusted adviser pro- Shire Council for community sales in the Suffolk community, viding a valuable and expert use on 16 November 1922. Suf- 22 of which were made through service at a higher level – one folk Park has grown to a point our office so I do understand who provides the right services of having its own identity. Tara the dynamics of the area. and solutions – consumers Torkkola from Byron Bay First I have worked at Byron Bay won’t need to look elsewhere National has recently moved to First National for more than because there will be no gaps,’ Suffolk Park and so Property eight years and in this time I says John Cunningham, RE- Insider checked in with Tara have never seen a more buoy- INSW president. about its appeal. Tara Torkkola ant and active market than the At the real estate industry industry but as a profession. about their job and speak to ‘Our family love Suffolk present one. I am looking for- summit in November last year In the Byron Shire we have people who have had experi- Park. It is relaxed and not too care nearby, and there is just a ward to helping more people it was said that over the past many agents who do conduct ence dealing with them. There commercialised and it’s a pe- strong sense of community. We find a home in my new com- 20 years standards in the in- themselves in a highly profes- really is no digital substitute destrianised and quiet dog- are really happy to be living in munity or whichever commu- dustry have slipped, and that sional manner. We also have for an agent who is skilled in friendly village with beautiful, Suffolk Park. nity feels right to them because, one of the key ways to coun- some who do not, so please, negotiation and is working for unspoiled beaches. We have Of course it is impossible while Suffolk Park is now home ter the threat of disruption is, when you are making the deci- you to get you the best possi- lots of friends close by; my son for me not to look at things for me, I help people buy and as agents, to start thinking of sion to sell your home, talk to ble price for the sale of your Art goes to a wonderful day- through my ‘real estate eyes’. sell across the Byron Shire. themselves not as part of an your agent about how they go property.

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4 2 2 3 2 Raine Horne Ocean 4 Hart Court, Ocean Shores Raine Horne Ocean 3/1 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores Shores/Brunswick Stylish Master Built Lifestyle Shores/Brunswick Space, Style a Feeling of Home! Heads 6680 5000 Heads 6680 5000 A stylish beachside lifestyle could be yours in this bright and From the minute you enter through the front door you are View airy, master-built home with room for extended family to come View greeted with a sense of space, style and a feeling of home. Saturday 10.30 – 11.30am and stay. Set in a peaceful cul-de-sac, 4 minutes drive or a 15 By Appointment Beautifully renovated townhouse incorporating open plan Agent minute stroll from pristine South Golden Beach. Agent living that blends seamlessly with the peaceful outdoor space. Caitlin Hellyar A wide hallway enhances the sense of spaciousness, while Julie-Ann Manahan LREA • All-white gourmet kitchen with Caesarstone benches Area Sales Specialist Licensee/Principal high ceilings combined with a multitude of high-set windows • Private, low maintenance entertaining courtyard 0428 883 815 bring natural light streaming in. There are four generous 0411 081 118 • 3 Bedrooms upstairs, plenty of storage space bedrooms with built-in robes, a walk-in robe and ensuite to the Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Caitlin Hellyar oversized master, plus a separate study. • Master bedroom with WIR, ensuite and balcony Licensee/Principal Area Sales Specialist • Main bathroom with separate toilet 0411 081 118 0428 883 815

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18 February 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Property A Stroll to Beaches Secluded family home Space, style & a feeling of home! 1/33 Scott Street, Byron Bay 95 Tristran Parade, Mullumbimby 3/1 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores 3 2 1 Auction 4 2 4 Auction $790,000 – $850,000 3 2 Just Listed

Immaculately presented Tranquil and privately Julie-Ann Manahan of in a prized position this set on 7,100sqm of Raine & Horne Ocean light fi lled, east facing beautifully landscaped Shores/Brunswick Heads single storey duplex is grounds, this stylish is proud to present this located in the popular home is superbly beautifully renovated Byron Bay area. designed to embrace townhouse. Th e property features the elevated setting. Th e From the minute you a large well-appointed property off ers elevated enter through the front kitchen, light fi lled open living and entertaining door you are greeted with plan dining/living areas and bamboo fl oors throughout. Th ere are 3 areas plus a tropical a sense of space, style and a feeling of home. Th e open-fl oor-plan spacious bedrooms with built-ins, 2 bathrooms, a covered alfresco aquarium, wrapround all-season entertaining deck includes café living blends seamlessly with the peaceful outdoor space. area with barbecue perfect for entertaining, hot tub, reverse cycle blinds and it enjoys leafy vistas and hinterland glimpses through All-white, classic gourmet kitchen with quality appliances, A/C, 5kw solar system, solar hot water and single lock up garage. tree tops. Th ere is a central gourmet stone/gas kitchen overlooking dishwasher, under-bench oven and 40mm Caesarstone benchtop, 2 living areas, ambient bedrooms and a sleek three way bathroom Located towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with tranquil views looking out to a low maintenance entertaining courtyard; the with a bath tub, ducted music system with 8 speakers, ensuited across the Arakwal National Park. It’s a leisurely stroll through perfect place for a young family to feel safe, an entertainers wish, or master and walk-in robe, spacious air conditioned family living area the national park to pristine beaches or enjoy an easy bike ride to a perfect spot to seek refuge from a busy life and relax in your own and a quiet study, terraced gardens, lawn plateaus with a children’s shops, cafes and downtown Byron. private retreat. playground, 4 x car accommodation, huge undercover storage and Auction this Saturday. vegetable garden. It off ers an idyllic rural lifestyle near Shearwater Upstairs features 3 bedrooms, the master bedroom with walk-in- Steiner School and in easy reach of vibrant Mullumbimby. robe, ensuite and treetop balcony, plenty of storage space as well as main bathroom with separate toilet. Inspect: Th ursday 5.00 – 5.30pm, Saturday 9.30 – 10.00am Inspect: Saturday 10.00 – 10.30am Auction: Saturday 11 February 10.00am Auction: Saturday 18th February 3.00pm Inspect: Saturday 9.00 – 9.30am Contact: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 Contact: Heidi Last 0416 072 868, Stuart Aitken 0419 242 432 Contact: Julie-Ann Manahan 0411 081 118 McGrath Byron Bay McGrath Byron Bay Raine & Horne Northern Rivers Group Ocean Shores

UNDER CONTRACT SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

Hillcrest - Eureka R & R Ranch - Bangalow Willanna - Federal Sunnybrook Farm - Binna Burra Magnolia House - Mullumbimby asking price $2.95 million asking price $4.5 million asking price $1.95 - $2.15 million asking price $1.5 million asking price $1.45 million

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Hamam Eden - Fernleigh Fig Tree Lane - Myocum Coorabell House - Coorabell Coorabell Breeze - Coorabell Sky Nest - Wilsons Creek asking price $1.375 million asking price $1.95 million asking price $1.5 million asking price $1.35 - $1.45 million sold at auction

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

River Cottage - Wilsons Creek Mont Rouge - Rosebank Booyong - Clunes The Big Tin Shed - Federal Mountain Springs (land) - Goonengerry asking price $925,000 asking price $1.175 million asking price $950,000 (sold in conj) asking price $1.08 million asking price $1.1 million

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North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 19 Property Friday Sabai Elegant Beachside Cottage Rayner Lane Surprise 25 Friday Hut Road, Tintenbar 10 Glasgow Street, Suff olk Park 6A Rayner Lane, Lennox Head 7 4 2 $2.35 million 3 2 1 Price on Application 4 3 2 $1,595,000

Flawless design and Th is stylish, renovated If you are looking to unrivalled attention to cottage is situated in relocate from Byron for detail defi ne this enticing beachside Suff olk Park, a more relaxed lifestyle rural residence located in backing onto a tranquil but still want to enjoy the Tintenbar, just 20 minutes nature reserve. coastal living for half the from the beaches of Byron Th e cottage is fi lled price you need to view Bay and 10 minutes from with natural light and this property. Lennox Head. surrounded by lush From the front of this Set in the heart of the Byron hinterland, Friday Sabai is a fi ve tropical gardens. unassuming beach house bedroom, three bathroom home that off ers a level of luxury whose Positioned in a quiet street, just 150m from the very popular you have no idea of the pleasant surprise that awaits you aft er you stunning aesthetic is duly matched by the breathtaking beauty of Suff olk Park bakery and a fl at 600m walk to the golden sands and enter this very private 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. its hinterland surrounds. Barely two years old the home is nestled surf of Tallow Beach. Every room leads to the great outdoors – a courtyard here, a on fi ve acres of fl at useable land, this entertainer’s delight has been Th e 581m2 property also features a 7m in-ground pool, a balcony there, a private spa area, a swimming pool and a great specifi cally designed for modern contemporary living. separate, multi-purpose studio/extra bedroom and a single undercover entertaining area. Th e top fl oor is the master suite Th e retreat’s separate guesthouse is equally impressive, boasting carport. with a full bathroom, walk-in robe, a sitting room, two balconies two generous bedrooms with ensuite while also appealing to savvy Being sold fully furnished. and small ocean view. Th e space and privacy are enhanced by the investors seeking to make the most of the home’s prime position elevated ceilings in the formal lounge area and the front court yard and allure to domestic and international visitors, returning an completes the surprise. income in excess of $20K in its fi rst year. Located between the beach and the shops, what a unique location. Coming complete with 400m of creek frontage, Friday Sabai off ers an enviable lifestyle. Open: By appointment Open: Inspection by appointment Open: By Appointment Contact: Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237 Contact: Vicky Innes 0414 339 229 Contact: Jason Crethar 0422 575 008 Agency: Unique Estates Agency: Byron Bay Property Sales Agency: Elders Lennox Head

20 February 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Property Miri Miri The House on the Hill Stylish master-built lifestyle 756 Trees Road, Tallebudgera Valley, QLD 605 Goonengerry Road, Montecollum 4 Hart Court, Ocean Shores 4 3 6 Price On Application 5 5 3 Expressions of Interest 4 2 2 Just Listed

Private and secluded Th e unparalleled A stylish and relaxed yet close to beaches, architectural and lifestyle could be yours Miri Miri occupies a eco sensitive design, in this bright and airy commanding position combined with striking master-built home with overlooking the Gold landscaping, stunning room for your extended Coast. In a secret pocket location and remarkable family to come and stay. of Tallebudgera, Miri quality of the build make Set in a peaceful cul-de- Miri off ers the lifestyle this property something absolutely special in the market place. sac the quality property you have dreamed of. Located on the prized ridgeline, but just off Coolamon Scenic is just 4 minutes drive or A modern architecturally designed home with stunning views Drive, the combination of easy access and privacy are of great a 15 minute stroll from from Currumbin to North Stradbroke Island emerges from your appeal and the 270 degree views are some of the best in the region. the pristine sands of South Golden Beach. rainforest driveway. Th e north-facing 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Set atop 16 acres and surrounded by beautifully manicured, lush From the moment you enter this inviting residence you’ll notice home, is designed with Queensland lifestyle in mind. Living lawn and tropical, low maintenance gardens, complete with salt an ambience of space and light. A wide hallway enhances the areas that open to the outdoors, swimming pool and a fi re pit all water swimming pool. sense of spaciousness with high ceilings and a multitude of high embody the relaxed outdoor life. Sparkling ocean views by day and Th is impressive, stylish, timber and steel framed, rammed earth set windows to bring the natural light streaming in. Th ere are 4 twinkling lights at night, this is resort living in your own home. home is the inspiration of talented architectural designer Claudia generous bedrooms with built in robes, walk in robe and ensuite to Peaceful, spectacular, and spacious, within easy reach of trendy Dotch. Th e design encapsulates the magnifi cent views and utilises oversized master and a separate study or private home offi ce. urban beachside suburbs. A hidden retreat close to the famous passive solar design techniques to create a cool, well ventilated Open plan living areas fl ow eff ortlessly out to the large covered Burleigh and Currumbin surf breaks, and Gold Coast International house in summer and a warm cosy home in winter. alfresco area overlooking the glistening salt water pool and spa. Airport. Don’t miss this opportunity to make Miri Miri’s enviable All this surrounded by the natural earthy toned palette of carefully views, beautiful home and outstanding property your reality. chosen materials to complete the presentation. Open: Saturday 11th February 11:00am - 12:00pm Open: Inspection by appointment Inspect: Saturday 10.30 – 11.30am Contact: Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049 Contact: Christian Sergiacomi 0400 221 653 Contact: Caitlin Hellyar 0428 883 815 Agency: Unique Estates Agency: Byron Bay Property Sales Raine & Horne Northern Rivers Group Ocean Shores Keep your advertising money in our community! Advertising in The Echo means you are ‘shopping local’. Unlike the other ‘local’ paper, The Echo is 100 per cent locally owned. Your money stays in this wonderful community. Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has Byron Shire signed a deal to take over all the newspapers of APN Limited, the Community company that owns the Byron Shire News, the Northern Star and the THE BYRON SHIRE Ballina Advocate. The money that you spend on your advertising in these newspapers goes overseas. $ Compared to the Byron News, netdaily advertising in The Echo means THE NORTH COAST’S INDEPENDENT NEWS your ad is being delivered to more than 7,000 extra households in your market area each week – that means a lot more people will be Byron Shire reading your ad. Community $ Rupert Murdoch Overseas Interests

North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 21 Property Villa del Sole former B&B Hidden Retreat Breathtaking contemporary home 133 Foresters Way, Tintenbar 292 Arthur Road, Dorroughby 2/33 Coogera Circuit, Suff olk Park 6 5 2 $2,000,000 – $2,200,000 4 2 2 $949,000 3 2 2 Auction $910,000 – $990,000

Set in a beautiful valley, Located in the green rolling hills of the Northern Rivers hinterland In a secluded nature 12 minutes from the is this hidden treasure. reserve setting, this beach, with gardens and Well presented, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home will hold a lot striking home provides architecture inspired by of appeal for a large range of people looking to fi nd that special two custom designed the beauty of Tuscany, lifestyle property or retreat. levels complemented ‘Villa del Sole’ (formerly Sitting on a manageable 5 acres with expansive northeast views the by sleek contemporary a successful B&B), off ers home boasts a light and airy open plan living confi guration with inclusions. Th e property a rare opportunity to high ceilings, polished timber fl oors and wood fi re combustion features spacious ambient acquire a luxurious heating. interiors with a seamless residence with income open plan layout, a vast Full-width bi-fold doors open out onto covered timber decks potential, views and peace and privacy assured. Th e property lounge and distinct dining area featuring high ceilings, wide bifold overlooking the panoramic view and are perfect for entertaining features quality fi nishes throughout, with imported terracotta roof doors which eff ortlessly connect onto alfresco zones, and the chef’s guests. and fl oor tiles, fi ve ensuited double bedrooms, expansive living kitchen with gas cooking and a gather around meals bar. Th ere is areas, high ceilings, gourmet kitchen, north facing verandahs Bedrooms are spacious and the designer bathrooms are near an indulgently appointed main bathroom, powder room for guests, off ering a serene vista over countryside, and a luxury pool new. A separate one bedroom studio has potential for extra generous bedrooms include a king sized master with an ensuite, adjoining an alfresco area with handcraft ed stone walls. Th ere is accommodation for when friends or family come and stay, while a the peaceful family living zone extends onto a breezy balcony, also separate self-contained accommodation for guests or manager, 9 x 6m shed has ample space for extra storage. overlooking sunlit lawns and it enjoys a tranquil leafy outlook, landscaped picturesque gardens, crushed marble driveways all 21 solar panels provide 4.7kw of power with back to grid so that ceiling fans, stylish décor, bamboo fl oors and double garage. It’s a set on one and a half acres (6,244sqm). It’s situated 25 minutes to your power bill is kept at a minimum. captivating sanctuary on a desirable 474sqm north to rear facing Byron Bay, 15 minutes to Ballina/Byron airport and 10 minutes to All this on 5 beautifully kept private acres. block. Lennox Head beaches. Inspect: Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am Inspect: By appointment Inspect: By appointment Auction: Saturday 25 February 11.30am Contact: Tim Miller 0411 757 425 Contact: Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412 / 6687 1500 Contact: Nick Dunn 0448 301 111 McGrath Byron Bay Elders Bangalow McGrath Byron Bay

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Village Vibes 23 2 2.52 Walk to Everything! 3 21 2.51 Original character timber home with freshly polished FOR SALE $785,000 • Solid brick-and-tile home on a 796.7m corner block AUCTION 4 March 2017 at 1.30pm onsite fl oors, 1930s era on level 1592m2 prime village block. CONTACT Ruth Russell – 0402 855 929 • Hardwood timber fl oors and extra sunroom CONTACT Sally Packshaw – 0474 153 535 Lovingly updated with new paint inside and out, new EMAIL [email protected] • Stainless-steel 900mm oven and dishwasher EMAIL [email protected] roof, new kitchen, two new bathrooms, two bedrooms OFFICE Mullumbimby 02 6684 2615 plus a sleep-out and an offi ce. There is also a carport and • Under two minutes’ level stroll to shops and cafes OFFICE Mullumbimby 02 6684 2615 to add to the charm of the property there is an original garage/shed and a pottery studio. professionalsmullumbimby.com.auprofessionalswagga.com.au professionalsmullumbimby.com.auprofessionalswagga.com.au 22 February 8, 2017 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Property

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1 Sapphire Court, Lennox Head  O/sized living area/formal dining is  Impeccably maintained family home, light filled and spacious level 903.1m² cnr block  Moments from village and beach, located amongst other quality homes  Ocean views to Boulder Beach from both levels, NE aspect Price Guide: $995,000 – $1,090,000  Upper level: parents retreat has Web ID: ID11226 bedroom, ensuite, WIR, living area Inspect: Saturday 11 Feb 11–11.30am  Near new kitchen, Caesarstone Contact: Angela Proudman 0455 552 093 benches, modern appliances Vaino Lillioja 0487 026 765 Aft er many years of being home to a loving family the owners have Stunning 180 degree  Private resort style gardens with a decided it’s time to downsize so this special home could be yours! views of the ocean, covered alfresco area Meticulously cared for, this home is in a highly sought-aft er mountains and valleys AUCTION THIS SATURDAY position. An immaculate corner block, with rear to north facing make this property one aspect and only 10 minutes’ walk to the beautiful Mullumbimby very special place to call Sat 1–1.30pm & 2–2.30pm town centre. ‘home’. Nestled close to the foothills of the majestic Mt Chincogan, this Sealed road access to charming home boasts spaciousness and proximity to all the a private 4.54ha (11 advantages Mullumbimby has to off er. Featuring multi-split air- acres) of fertile land with conditioning, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a single lockup garage amazing fruit and nut orchards, mature trees, veggie gardens and on a spacious and very tidy 730sqm block. chooks. Th e master bedroom has a modern ensuite and all bedrooms have Th e stylish, classy, contemporary architect designed solar passive built-in robes. To the rear of the property is a very comfortable home is bright and airy with views from every room. Huge *Agent Declares Interest covered and screened entertainment area, complete with barbecue verandahs, interesting fl oor plan, sauna, spa/plunge pool and top and views to Mt Chincogan. quality fi ttings. Surf’s Up! Contemporary Beachside Living 3 2 1

With huge potential for renovation and access from 2 sides of the Fantastic 3 bay shed/garage complex with a couple of smaller out 2 & 3/88 Ballina Street, Lennox Head  Self-managed strata ($400/quarter), property this block off ers enough space for a secondary dwelling/ buildings.  Heart of village, directly across from meticulously maintained complex  Great opportunity – commercially zoned granny fl at (STCA). Properties of this calibre are a scarce commodity! beach, boutique complex of 4  Spacious and contemporary light filled for future development (STCA) Th is home will sell fast so please call or email us today for an units, both extensively renovated Auction 11 February 12noon on site inspection.  3 generous sized beds + ensuites, open Inspect: Saturday 4 February plan living spaces 1–1.30pm and 2–2.30pm  U/3: fully furnished holiday rental, Contact: Vaino Lillioja 0487 026 765 Inspect: Wednesday and Saturday 10.00 – 10.30am Inspect: By appointment elevated beach views from balcony Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 Contact: Dominic Spreckley 0422 274 646 / 6687 1500 Contact: Ruth Russell 0402 855 929 [email protected]  U/2: permanent rental + tenant in Elders Bangalow Professionals & Mark Cochrane place. Both units yield solid returns The Echo: reaching far more people each week

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North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 25 Advertising enquiries: [email protected] | 6684 1777 Editorial enquiries: [email protected] The Good Life www.echo.net.au/good-life Food businesses: Plan your sustainability Are you interested in becoming a more sustainable food business? Would you like to save money and improve productivity, integrate environmental strategies with business planning and grow your network by meeting and sharing ideas with others in the same industry and region? Would you like to do that over breakfast at the Byron at Byron? Sustainability Advantage is the NSW Offi ce of Environment and Heritage’s fl agship program for encouraging and enabling sustainable best practice in the NSW business community. Register at http://bit.ly/2k6bqDQ. Monday 13 Feb 8–10.30am (breakfast included) There’s a space for you right there by the pool $25 or $15 for NRF members. Want a cool pool, an upgraded bedroom, someone to bring you a free cocktail, full buff et breakfasts cooked for you, and free daily yoga sessions at the relatively civilised time of 8am at your place? If it’s not going to happen at your place, it is happening at Byron at Byron, where they are even promising to make summer last longer, or at least the feeling of summer, with Endless Summer packages starting from $395 per night, with the above inclusions. See thebyronatbyron.com.au for details. Hot Sauce from Lennox By Vivienne Pearson Have you heard of the Carolina Reaper? It is not Tuscan Yoga Retreat related to the Grim Reaper, though if you don’t have much tolerance for chili, you might disagree. The Carolina Reaper is currently the world’s hottest chilli – it has an impressive rating of 2.2 million on the Scoville Scale (a measure of heat; for comparison, a Tabasco sauce or Cayenne pepper gets a rating of around 30,000). I say currently, as this is a title that is subject to change, thanks to plant breeders who are keen to up the temperature even further. Lennox Head Hot Sauce off ers Carolina Reaper as the hottest sauce in their range. Rated on the bottle as ‘Insanely Hot’, it is not for the faint hearted. ‘You only need a drop or two,’ says Tristan Smillie, hot-sauce afi cionado and co-owner of Lennox previously held the world’s hottest chili title), a ‘hot’ Chipotle Head Hot Sauce. Yoga holidays are increasingly popular because their (smoked Jalapeño) and an ‘extra hot’ Mango. benefi ts are long lasting; you relax both body and mind Tristan maintains that his Carolina Reaper sauce tastes great: ‘You’d think that the mango would calm it down, but it in a peaceful location, but you also improve and deepen ‘It’s an earthy fl avour, with a chocolate overtone,’ he says doesn’t!’ laughs Danielle Luck, Tristan’s life and business your yoga practice on a retreat, giving long-lasting before explaining that this is not a sauce for everyone. ‘If partner, who confesses to be a newcomer to liking hot sauce. benefi ts. you’re not used to chili, you only get the heat, not the fl avour,’ he explains. Taste-testing is a fun part of Tristan and Danielle’s market While Bali and India (and Byron Bay) are common stall. ‘Guys come up and say: “What’s your hottest?” says locations for retreats, one well-known local yoga teacher For the less chili-hardened, other sauces include a ‘mild’ Tristan, who adds that, after trying the hottest, they not is leading a trip to Tuscany in September. Jalapeño and Spanish Onion, an Habanero (a chili that has infrequently go pale. Some cry. ‘They’ll just stop talking – You can join Louise Solomon, a world-renowned teacher all their energy has gone into dealing with the heat,’ says and trainer with 29 years’ experience developing the Danielle. fusion of yoga and Pilates, for what she says will be ‘an Danielle adds that people’s capacity for chili heat is hugely unforgettable six-day experience, stepping back in time variable and knows that her own tolerance has grown over and becoming unplugged, rejuvenating your nervous One of the longest the past few years. They’ve even had one teenager who was system’. running wellness clearly missing some taste receptors, as he could eat the The holistic retreat is nestled in the hinterland close to the retreats in Italy... Carolina Reaper sauce without any eff ect. World Heritage cities of Florence and Siena. Retreats are at a beginner to For a while, the pair made people sign a disclaimer of Louise says the retreat will allow you to ‘explore the intermediate level; all levels of responsibility before tasting. It wasn’t serious, but did make vitality of your breath with the stability of your core Yoga are welcome. people stop and think. supporting functional movement within your body within Unplug, destress and rejuvenate the fusion of Yogalates. It’s a great way to implement under the Tuscan sun. Lennox Head Hot Sauce, available at Byron, Bangalow correct bio-mechanical movement into your everyday For those who like to visit the and The Channon markets as well as a growing number of beauties of Tuscany, the villa living, or to fi ne tune your yoga practice: relax, rejuvenate, local retailers. Facebook @lennoxheadhotsauce. is located in a strategic point invigorate your mind and body.’ with San Gimignano, Volterra, Sienna and Florence only a little Retreats are at beginner to intermediate level; all levels of more than half an hour away. yoga are welcome. WEEK 1 - 10th–16th SEPTEMBER Solo traveller? No problem. Yoga retreats are a popular WEEK 2 - 17th–23rd SEPTEMBER choice with solo travellers. Up to 50 per cent of guests go alone and the organisers help to match guests with other solo travellers if the availability is there, allowing you to keep costs down and make new friends with like-minded people. Corner of Fletcher St & Bay Lane, Byron Bay Open Mon–Fri 6.30am–4pm Sat–Sun 7am–4pm Retreat Dates 2017: Cafe: Specialty Coffee with Egyptian-inspired all-day Week 1 – Sun 10 till Sat 16 September TM 02 66 872 031 breakfast, brunch and lunch Week 2 – Sun 17 till Sat 23 September Yogalates yogalates.com.au Restaurant: Traditional Egyptian shared-style dining More info: www.yogalates.com.au/retreats – Starting in March 26 February 8, 2017 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Good Taste Eating Out Guide

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Succulent Café BANGALOW Brekkie Mon–Sun All day till 3.30pm Experience Western fused Lunch Mon–Sun 12pm–3.30pm Bangalow Dining Enjoy our balcony restaurant, intimate Northeast Asian Cuisine dining room and generous bistro food 3/8 Byron St, Byron Bay Signature Asian-style free-range fried chicken %DQJDORZ Rooms in the pub. With reasonable prices our P 6685 5711 and sizzling plates Bangalow Hotel We take private parties & menu refl ects the wonderful local and Will be fully liquor licensed soon Open 7 days functions. Takeaway Available. GLQLQJ Lunch: 12 – 3pm fresh produce of the region. URRPV SMH GOOD PUB BYO. Dinner 5.30 – 9pm Large groups welcome. FOOD GUIDE All day bistro menu We also off er off -site catering. 2013 AND 2014 6687 1144 www.bangalowdining.com Muoi’s Feast NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER Muoi’s Feast Azuras Garden Azura’s Garden is adding European cuisine 11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay infl uence to Muoi’s feast Asian heritage. BILLINUDGEL Azuras Garden Lunch Tues-Sun Come discover the new summer menu and owner chef Bertrand Dinner Mon-Sat relax in our charming alfresco “Hidden in the Billi Indian AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT P 6685 7557 heart of Byron Bay”. Fully licensed / BYO wine. • Chef specials every night FB: Azura’s garden/Muoi’s feast indian Open Tuesday – Sunday • Exciting New Menu 4.30pm to late • 10% off for seniors every day billi Closed Monday 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel • Catering available for parties Byron at Byron Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest • Vegan and gluten free food available BYO. Credit cards 77–97 Broken Head Road, 6680 3352 • Complimentary papadams if pre-booked! Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner Byron Bay Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 6639 2111 2 courses $52 per person thebyronatbyron.com.au BRUNSWICK HEADS Pacifi c Bistro The $10 Lunch Special Mon–Fri, nothing over $20 Korean chef specialising in Korean and Cantonese Old Pacifi c Highway Weekend roasts Sura Asian BYO Brunswick Heads Pacific Specialising in Chargrilled steaks, great seafood, Cuisine Booking any celebration party available included Karaoke, DJ Bistro & Phone 6685 1328 handmade pasta. 4/84 Jonson St, $12 All-day Special www. Enjoy a family dining atmosphere with a kids menu Byron Bay Dine In, Takeaway and Home Delivery Available F UNCTION brunswickbowlingclub. available. Phone 6685 7732 Open 8am until late - Monday to Saturday CENTRE com. Function bookings available [email protected] Facebook Sura Asian Cuisine Restaurant St Elmo Dining BYRON BAY Room & Bar St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great Mon-Sat: 4pm til late. company, fi rst-class food, sophisticated cocktails Main Street Sun: 4pm til 10pm. and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst Open 7 days Lane, Byron Bay friends and family. Our menus change regularly 11.30am until late Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. 6680 7426 and feature daily specials. Call to make a reservation Group bookings available, please email www.stelmodining.com or for takeaway orders [email protected] Casual beachfront cafe with indoor/outdoor seating 18 Jonson Street for reservations. Warung Bagus and sea views. 6680 8832 3/14 Bay St (opposite the surf club) All-day breakfast, Indonesian lunch, plus snacks and Luscious Foods Contemporary and Middle Eastern fl avours coff ee, juices, smoothies and cakes. 7am–5pm daily Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm • Breakfast and lunch Gluten-free specialists with a great variety of vegan • Wood-fi red pizzas Dine in or takeaway options plus beef, chicken and fi sh. 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron 6685 5194 Arts & Industry Estate • Fresh juices Follow us! @warungbagusbyronbay BYO & RSVP • Great coff ee 6680 8228 Pizza deliveries now available Thursday, Friday, Saturday Hog’s Breath Cafe Hog’s Breath Cafe’s menu just got better with some www.lusciousfoods.com.au nights to Sunrise, Arts & Industry Estate and Ewingsdale mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an Open 7 Days, abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, 11.30am-2.30pm the diverse menu also off ers chicken, seafood, snacks, The Beet Vegan Dinner from 5.30pm burgers, ribs, kid’s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus Restaurant NOW OPEN! 9/4 Jonson St, Byron Bay their famous Prime Rib Steak – slow cooked for up to 6685 5320 18 hours for maximum fl avour and tenderness. Kids eat Open Tuesday – Sunday Modern Vegan Dining www.hogsbreath.com.au free Mon – Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just Byron Bay’s fi rst 100% vegan restaurant. $9.90, so there’s something to please the whole family. Shop 6 Woolworths Plaza Ethical. Compassionate. Healthy. Delicious. 90-96 Jonson Street FRESH PIZZA Facebook/Instagram: @thebeetbyronbay Legend Pizza Bookings: 6685 6520 BYRON STYLE Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Check us out on facebook.com/byron.legendpizza Treehouse New summer menu out now! Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza on Belongil Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse 90-96 Jonson Street Scan code for our menu! BYO Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. wood-fi red pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. 6685 5700 Presenting incredible original music in Home delivery 7 days Extensive Menu Includes www.legendpizza.com.au Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Byron’s most intimate atmosphere. Established 1992 Famous Woodfi red Pizzas. 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BYRON BAY continued KINGSCLIFF Fishheads DIVE INTO 2017 WITH OUR Fins Celebrating 25 years Open seven days * NEW SUMMER MENU * Salt Village, Kingscliff Fins is the destination restaurant for fi ne local seafood. 7:30am till late 6674 4833 Long lazy lunches on our veranda. Coff ee, breakfast, lunch, BEACH FRONT DINING dining@fi ns.com.au Afternoon oysters, Champagne and cocktails dinner, functions and Group Bookings Welcomed Dinner daily 5-10pm. weddings. Fully licensed. Phone 6680 7632 Lunch Fri-Sun 12-3pm. in our RAW BAR. 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay functions@fi shheadsbyron.com.au GOOD FOOD GUIDE Intimate fi ne dining of an evening. CHEFS HAT EVERY 6680 7632 www.fi shheadsbyron.com.au YEAR SINCE 1998 Proudly awarded Chef Hats for the past 22 years Basiloco Ristorante MULLUMBIMBY Pizzeria Wood fi red pizzas & real Italian cuisine Open Wed to Mon from 6pm with a Sardinian twist Closed on Tuesdays Spice It Up See menu, book a table, or Famous for seafood, meats and pasta dishes. Thai Restaurant Experience the real taste of Thailand. order take away at We do special events functions. Open Wednesday–Sunday Using local produce, local staff . www.basilo.co Dine-in or Takeaway– Free courtesy bus provided 30 Lawson Street 6680 8818 from 5.30pm for pick up and drop off ! 6684 2209 The Rocks The Rocks @ Aquarius has been beautifully renovated, and Mullumbimby 20 years’ experience in the art of Thai cooking. boasts a wide array of locally sourced brekky dishes, Byron Bowling Club @ Aquarius Bay Coff ee and fresh juices and smoothies to enliven the Breakfast/Lunch senses and prepare you for the day ahead. Late riser? Poinciana 7 days from 7am Join us for lunch 12–2pm, when you can grab a selection WINE, DINE, SHINE 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay of burgers, salads, fresh rolls or one of our daily $10 specials! Station St, Mullumbimby Reservations 6685 7663 Here at The Rocks, we are a fully licensed cafe, which means Poincianamullum.com follow your senses - you can enjoy an ice-cold beer, a sumptuous wine or a hand- Open 7 days from 8am dining, music & social experience therocksbyronbay.com.au crafted cocktail with your meal! BAR Thurs - Sat organic, spray free, vegan variety, DINNER Fri & Sat quality local produce Pizza Paradiso BOOK 6684 4036 Open 7 days from 5pm Artisan pizzas, delicious pastas, Suff olk Park Village Centre craft beers, wines and cocktails. Yaman 6685 3101 Open seven days Facebook, Instagram Live local music Fridays & Saturdays 8am to 9pm Traditional Yemen Food pizzaparadisobyronbay.com 62 Stuart Street, Choose from our delicious plates and experience Mullumbimby the tastes of one of the oldest surviving distinct 6684 3778 cultures in the world today. Success Thai 0431 428 108 SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU www.yamancatering.com.au Mon-Fri 12-3pm All your favourites every lunch and dinner Dinner 7 days from 5pm. Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay Thai food for you. NEWRYBAR 6680 7798 Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine. www.facebook.com/ Harvest Harvest sprawls across three lovingly restored buildings pages/Success-Thai- Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away. featuring a restaurant, deli and bakery in the historic village Food/237359826303469 of Newrybar in the Byron Bay hinterland. 18-22 Old Pacifi c Highway Lunch 7 days from 12pm Lemongrass The only exclusively Vietnamese restaurant in town, Newrybar NSW 2479 Dinner 7 nights from 6pm this intimate space spilling out into a courtyard off ers 6687 2644 Breakfast weekends from 8am Dinner Mon-Sun up fabulous dishes packed full of herbs, spices and Harvest Deli open from 8am with weekday breakfast Lunch on weekdays varied textures. The traditionally light and healthy style harvestcafe.com.au available - Deli takeaway coff ee from 7am Closed Tuesdays of cuisine ensures the freshness and natural tastes of Harvest is available for events, weddings and catering Shop 3/17 Lawson Arcade food are preserved as much as possible. It’s a popular Phone orders welcome spot so bookings are recommended. 6680 8443 CATERING Naked Treaties Celebrations RAW Bar LIVING FOOD, LOVING VIBRATION CELEBRATIONS Catering By Raw, Vegan, Local, Organic Nourishing Vegan, Raw + Cooked, Plant based Liz Jackson and Paleo. Gluten, Dairy E: [email protected]  and Sugar free. food, Epic Smoothies, Organic Coff ee and Chai Celebration cakes   P: 0414 895 441    2/3 Marvell St on our Creamy House-Made Almond Mylk. Personal catering services www.nakedtreaties.com.au 7am–4pm, 7 days + Friday Nights coming soon! Event co-ordination and Insta #nakedtreaties BY LIZ JACKSON management The Healthy Catering - Personal Chef Gourmet - Romantic Dinners for Two - Cooking Classes - Gluten & Allergen Free Cooking Competitions - Hens’ and Bucks’ Nights Raw Foods - Health Retreats & Workshops - Vegan Personal Assistant - Event Planner Vegetarian Paleo [email protected] Organic 0404 871 015 Good Taste

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AFTER THE SUCCESS OF TWO SOLD-OUT EAST COAST SHOWS MID 2016 BETWEEN RECORDING COMMITMENTS, SMITH STREET GOING TO BAND’S WILL WAGNER RETURNS TO THE STAGE IN SOLO MODE FOR WHAT WILL BE HIS FARTHEST CHURCHILL REACHING TOUR TO DATE.

He’s alone, but not really alone because he’s bringing with him ‘I have got serious depression and anxiety and have had Known for his magnetic, dynamic stage presence, Kim an ensemble of friends whom he has acquired through years forever, and I guess my angle is that music is therapy and Churchill unites lyrical artistry with fierce vocals; he is a sonic of overseas touring. support will come from Laura Stevenson writing is therapy, and I like to talk to people about how architect – using his guitar to create landscapes that animate (USA), Ian Graham (USA) and Iona Cairns (UK). important expression is if you struggle with things. I am mainly his lyrics. Playing solo is something of an artistic respite for Wagner talking to kids in different situations and encouraging them to You have found a more unconventional pathway into who’s usually up front in his rock band. use creativity. That’s why I started writing songs. music. What made you decide to take the route of the ‘It’s not quite as loud,’ he muses. ‘It’s how I started; I was playing ‘No-one gets into the music industry because everything is troubadour? solo shows before the band came to be. great. It’s not an industry full of high school prefects. You write Well, I grew up down on the far south coast and there wasn’t because you have things to get out. The most important thing ‘I like that it’s more spontaneous; I don’t have to stick to a set an enormous music scene. I made a lot of friends and learnt is using music as therapy – it’s freeing.’ list, so I can play different versions of my songs. from some great mentors down there, but as far as the global It’s something Wagner finds amusing. He has made a career music industry went I was pretty much completely in the dark. ‘I think it’s a different way for people to hear the songs.’ writing about his inadequacies and struggles. So I bought a camper van and hit the road, playing anywhere Of course Wagner will be playing Smith Street songs. ‘I was talking to a friend the other day because I hadn’t people would listen, and sleeping in the back of my van. I ‘People would be annoyed if I didn’t, although this show is a been on tour for a while, and complaining that no-one had just thought that’s what everyone did. I also had a quite strict bit different because it’s me and three other people. We work applauded me for my mistakes for months! classical guitar background and went to a fairly harsh Catholic out a little set at the end and all play each other’s songs. It will school. I was ready to bail and do things my own way. ‘There is nothing more amazing then going onstage and be a bit collaborative. It’s campfire stuff, except everyone at my saying this is why I dropped out of uni, and afterwards people Why do you make music? campfire can play!’ come up and say, yes me too! Even in places such as Berlin. I Because it is the perfect combination of everything I love, Wagner is a gifted songwriter. His strength lies particularly in have a community of like-minded people everywhere.’ everything I’m good at and everything I dream of giving the his lyrics. Take Song About Why I Suck for example, where he Wagner has given up smoking. Ironically so many of his songs world. The world can be a pretty messed-up place. Going laments: ‘Before if I fucked up anything I only hurt me. I’d never around playing music and making people happy is a pretty are about smoking that he is often approached by fans after hurt anyone but now there are real people my actions are fact foolproof way to know I’m offering the world something good. the show wanting to have a cigarette with him. and I cannot stand it. What is the essence of good songwriting for you? How do ‘I haven’t smoked for 18 months. I was so ready to stop. I ‘I cannot handle it. I smoke too much weed and watch too you approach composing or writing music? thought it was going to be harder. There are three or four much TV. I always run out of cigarettes. I lie about everything. higher notes on the new album I couldn’t have sung while I I think a good song finds a harmony between structure, This used to be me but now it’s feeling stale and friendly and I was smoking. It’s funny though, one of the high points of the pragmatic musical and poetic understanding, and hate what I’ve become…’ Smith Street Band is when people throw ciggies onstage and communicating with an honesty deep enough to resonate This is a songwriter who’s prepared to write about hard stuff. then they come back afterward, saying, I have always wanted with other people on levels they cannot reach on their own. Wagner reflected onSong About Why I Suck. ‘If I tried to rewrite to have ciggy you; I don’t want to do that! I thought oh no, I am If you get all that right the song will fly off on its own accord it, it would have changed. It had to come out like that. It’s encouraging people to smoke!’ and help guide people back to themselves. not poetic; it’s basically a list of reasons I suck. There is a fine Smith Street Band’s new album is out in April, and Wagner will Tell me about your time in Europe and in Sri Lanka. How line, I think, when you make music, to know when to work be giving a sneak preview of some of the band’s new tracks in has that influenced the music you make? on something and when to leave it alone. Sometimes if you solo acoustic mode. Sri Lanka was an odd time for me. It was the most beautifully produce a song it’s better, sometimes it’s not. You have to know.’ ‘It’s a great way to get a taste of the songs to come,’ says Wagner. colourful and spiritual place. But I was somewhere else Depression is a subject that Wagner also sings about. He also emotionally. I struggled to find peace of mind as I travelled Will Wagner and friends at the Hotel Great Northern on goes into schools and speaks on the topic and shares his around and a lot of things Thursday 16 February. CONTINUED p30 strategies for wellbeing, or just getting on with stuff. stressed me out.

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CONT. FROM p37 the result is something I will look back on influenced you most? It definitely injected a beautiful dose of forever more with a tickle of pride. I can’t Dylan and Nick Drake initially. Then later Neil colour into my melodies and lyrics, but I wait to share it with everyone – or anyone! Young. I love the Lennon/McCartney combo think I needed to come back to Australia Surfing is a big part of your music as well. also. Chris Martin for a contemporary. and find some real grounding before I Surfing has always fascinated me – how What’s in store for 2017? could utilise any of it. Europe was one it’s the one ‘sport’ that seems to wrap itself Lots of touring – to release this new album massive party and I grew a lot and made in music culture. and to have a very wonderful time playing a lot of friends but wrote very little. Again How do the two intersect for you? music to whomever out there wishes to though, when I got back to Australia I had respond. songs flowing out of me quicker than I Both are so fluid. No performance can could write them down. I think all of the ever be the same. A different collection What should we expect for your adventuring just didn’t leave much room of people are gathered in a different upcoming local gig? to write and I had to stop to let it all out. place and you have a completely unique I’m playing the entirety of the new But each place inevitably encourages the emotional reaction to all of this, while also album just on an acoustic guitar. It’s very music to take specific forms and vibes, and dealing with where you are naturally at ‘unplugged’. I think new songs need to I hear it as clear as day in hindsight. internally. It means every time you pick up be introduced to the world in their most an instrument the results will be different, Tell me about your follow up record to raw and essentially vulnerable state. I which is terrifying, and liberating and in an Silence/Win. also wanted to go out there and find odd way calming, as it forces you to let go of people whom I love and love to play to The new album is a lot more groovy I think. the outcome. Surfing is kind of identical. No and show them the songs in person first, We went more in a beats direction, but also wave is the same; there are infinite variables CHOIRBOYS TIP before the album comes along. It’s like a in a very acoustic direction. The songs were and conditions and the fluidity of it all leaves performance/listening party. all picked from about 60 candidates and you equal parts in awe and in control. I think Kim Churchill plays at the Mullumbimby the whole album took me more than two on a spiritual level they go hand in hand. years. I have never grown as a person as Civic Hall on Friday 17 February. THE HAT TO AC/DC Who are the songwriters who have much as in this album-making process and Tickets: musicglue.com/kim-churchill. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bon Scott’s joining AC/DC, Choirboys are thrilled to announce they will be paying homage Byron Music Society’s to their idols AC/DC and Bon Scott by performing two of the 2017 Season Launch Event greatest rock albums of all time: AC/DC’s High Voltage and Highway To Hell, track by track from beginning to end. Mark Gable talks about his band’s homage to Australia’s greatest rock band. Our readers would love to hear about the first time you saw AC/DC live. I had asked Crispin Dye, who worked at Alberts Productions and was tragically murdered in an incident in Surry Hills in 1994. I went in to Crispin’s office in late 1980 and asked if Choirboys could get complimentary tickets to see AC/DC perform at The Sydney Showground on 23 February 1981. Crispin said No. I have to tell you I was a little disappointed. The day came for the show and Brad Carr, our then-lead guitar Film screening – Le Concert | 3pm | $15 7KHHYHQWZLOOEHJLQZLWKDVFUHHQLQJRIWKHGHOLJKWIXOÀOP player, and I decided we were going anyway and there was Le Concert FRPHG\GUDPDPXVLFUDWHG3*  ‘NO WAY we were going fucking pay for tickets’ so we decided 2017 Program Launch with Dynasty8 – 5pm | Free to break in through a hole in the wire fence. This we did with Join BMS’s president-elect Nicholas Routley for a glass of great success. After all these years there we were watching AC/ EXEEOHVDQGPXVLFE\FKDPEHUFKRLU'\QDVW\1LFKRODV DC with the ‘new guy’ on vocals, Brian Johnson. We did miss will announce a big surprise for 2017! Bon though. Everything went well till we looked up at the VIP Louise King – 5.45pm | $35 | $30 Members and Seniors section and there was George Young with Alberts Productions’ &HOOLVW/RXLVH.LQJZLOOVXUSULVHXVZLWKKHUSURJUDPEXWQRW new signing, Cheetah. 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Enthusiasts of Bon Scott era AC/DC love to hear about whatever hilarious things he pulled while onstage, or Live Music offstage. Was there anything that you remember from the time/s you saw him play? ACOUSTIC LOUNGE The story told to me in the ADVENTURES WITH late 70s by Fifa Riccobono, the office manager with Alberts PETE C & FRIENDS AT Productions: The first time Bon sang with the band he CLUB MULLUM did not know any of the lyrics to the songs, so, in true Bon After running a successful PETER C AND FRIENDS style he made the lyrics up on and well-loved electric jam in AT CLUB MULLUM AT THE the spot, and also in true Bon Mullum, local music identity MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES style all the lyrics he made Pete C is back with the new ON THURSDAY. up were full of profanities. If Acoustic Lounge Adventures it were today it would most – teaming up with Dr Baz the event finalists having the probably be unacceptable, on keys and in association opportunity to join in the but back in the early 70s it was with Club Mullum to create Grommet Showcase with absolutely normal behaviour a friendly space for singer/ a day of incredible young for a singer in rock’n’roll band songwriters to present talent on Easter Sunday. The THE HERD, ONE OF THE FEATURED ACTS AT EARTH to be totally disgusting. Bon their songs in a supportive Grommet event is limited. FREQUENCY FESTIVAL AT IVORY'S ROCK 17–20 FEB did it better than most. environment. Be in the Ex- Over-18s’ applications close: Services Lounge from 7pm 5pm, 6 March. Herd, Ace Ventura, Opiuo, at Coorabell Hall, Federal Hall, Musically, will you be playing and her daringly diverse on the second Thursday of Desert Dwellers, Kingfisha and Corndale Hall and the Bangalow the two albums to mimic the Grommet applications close performance projects each month beginning this a whole lot more. A&I Hall. Francisco’s food is style of the originals or with when they reach capacity! explore a dizzying array of Thursday. Free entry – all inspired by local produce that is your own or Choirboys slant For further information and to Earth Frequency Festival music. Whether it’s early music lovers welcome. sourced from a wide community on them? apply, check out the links on is held each year at Ivory’s music, historical informed Rock Conventions and of growers and farmers. You performance practice, cutting- The answer to this question the Bluesfest website at www. Events, Peak Crossing. will share a table loaded with edge experimental, folk, or is very simple: No-one can BUSKING COMP FOR bluesfest.com.au/pages/?Pare Ivory’s Rock is a beautiful delectable dishes with your Australian music, Louise will replicate Whitney Houston, no- ntPageID=43&PageID=121. BLUES IS OPEN outdoor venue with top- neighbours, friends and fellow surprise us with her program one can replicate the Beatles, notch facilities, comfortable food lovers. but not with her virtuosity, and no-one could possibly GET MUSIC ON YOUR Calling all artists… Bluesfest campgrounds, and it is The event will begin with a expression and musical even come close to sounding Busking competition conveniently located screening of the delightful film excellence. like AC/DC. We’re a band that FREQUENCY applications are now open! less than an hour from Le Concert. Twenty-five years started in Australia in the 70s in In 2017, under the presidency The comp has endless Brisbane and just 20 after losing his position as the pubs, just like AC/DC, and Earth Frequency Festival of Nicholas Routley, the Society opportunities for artists, minutes from Ipswich. 17–20 the conductor of the Bolshoi we will sound like Choirboys is a music, arts, lifestyle is planning to present great including the grand prize for February. For tickets and Orchestra for his refusal playing AC/DC music; it’s as and environmental music-based events. Once the Over-18 Winner to open program information go to to fire Jewish musicians, a simple as that. festival based in southeast again the Society has partnered one of Bluesfest’s main stages. Queensland. With a strong earthfrequency.com.au. once-famous musical director with internationally wel-known Outside this homage show, The Bluesfest Busking Stage focus on arts, education, (Aleksei Guskov) attempts to Nadine Abensur (of The Cranks where is your music taking during the Easter weekend healing and community spirit, LAUNCHING MUSIC stage a late-career comeback. Bible fame and a half dozen you these days? Any new showcases a continual lineup Earth Frequency Festival Laughter and tears as the other cookery books). albums on the horizon? of amazing artists deservingly has grown from its origins FOR 2017 seriousness of music-making is Come along to the program selected by the judges to wow We have three albums in the as a small landcare party to unpacked. Following the film, launch day on Sunday 19 the Bluesfest crowds. It’s the pipeline. One is already complete become one of Australia’s Byron Music Society is BMS president-elect Nicholas February at St Martin’s perfect stage for that intimate and will be out in April 2017. The foremost transformational looking forward to an exciting Routley and committee can Mullumbimby. Non-members musical experience, promoting next two albums I connected to gatherings. At Earth 2017, and to celebrate new be joined in St Martin’s Hall for are welcome so bring your musical discoveries that defy the first album; they are in fact Frequency, you can always partnerships the crew will be a glass of bubbles and some friends! a trilogy and are all interlinked. I expectations and honouring expect an amazing mixture launching their new program beautiful music by chamber Bookings essential, don’t can’t say more than that at this exceptional artists as they of live and electronic music, on Sunday 19 February and choir Dynasty8. Nicholas will miss out! Bookings and 2017 time, as we would like it all to be pave their career in the music performance, visionary art, also a dinner by Francisco’s talk through the coming year’s program information available a surprise because we what have industry. workshops and lectures, a table pop-up restaurant. program and announce our at byronmusicsociety.com. planned with these albums is The Grommet category also family and kids’ space, and Francisco’s Table is a roaming very exciting big 2017 surprise. Contact admin@ very different. contributes to one of the a fantastic food and markets restaurant popping up at Cellist Louise King will then byronmusicsociety.com. Saturday 11 February at most memorable and exciting area, and of course a positive different locations around the perform a solo concert. Louise Ballina RSL. Tickets at the club. Bluesfest experiences, with community vibe. Featuring Byron Shire, regularly appearing is musically adventurous CONTINUED p32 Beardyman from the UK, The BYRON BAY surf festival 24 - 26 Feb 2017 Saturday Slide With G. Love and friends ‘Pear Shaped’ short film Screening & Panel by Lauren L. Hill Tools for Grassroots Activists Workshop with Patagonia’s Dave Rastovich Reimagining the Surf Industry Panelled by Patagonia’s Sean Doherty Feature Film ‘Surfers Blood’ Including Surf Shorties Mini Film Fest

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Things are moving fast for singer songwriter Merryn Jean. She heads to Paris next week to work with her new band just on the tail of finishing up recording her debut solo release with Museagency’s Gyan and Si Greaves. The songs are very simple and stripped back, mostly recorded live in a take or two with no beats at all, with the intention of creating a record that is gentle, honest and ‘reflective’. She has decided to release independently with help of a Kickstarter Crowdfunder. Go to kickstarter.com/projects/641869957/merryn-jeann- debut-release and help a girl realise her dream! ELENA B WILLIAMS AND ANDREA HEART FULL OF KIRWIN AT THE BYRON BREWERY ON MUSIC SATURDAY WITH PACIFIC HEART

Pacific Heart Tour is three Pacific songwriters coming together to share original works. Andrea Kirwin (Fiji), Tom Francis (NZ) and Elena SUFFER FOR B Williams (Samoa) will be performing and promoting new albums together. For a great night of YOUR BLUES smooth folk, soul and blues for the whole family Their performance at New Orleans Jazzfest 2016 was hailed get your island shirts and as one of the best of the event. And now it’s Bluesfest’s turn skirts on and come out for in 2017. The Suffers are coming this Easter for the first time. an evening of Pacific arts. We took five minutes to catch up with Kam Franklin from Saturday at the Byron The Suffers about the soundtrack to her life! Brewery from 7pm. What is the one song that reminds you of growing up and why? Dammit by Blink 182. They literally say ‘I guess this growing up’ throughout the song, but the reason I love it is that this song just tells what happens after a breakup when both sides decide to be civil. It’s hard, but it has to be done. What is the song/s that’s always busted out when no-one is around; why? Sweet Thang by Chaka Khan. It’s one of those songs that just makes my soul feel good! What song gives you goosebumps every time you hear it? Since I’ve Been Loving You, Led Zeppelin. What is the song or album on high rotation in your car at the moment? PLAYING WITH I’m in love with Chance The Rapper’s Coloring Book album, as well as Anderson Paak’s Malibu. What was your wedding song (or what would it be)? Island in the Sun, Weezer. BUNYIP & IGUANA Your favourite song/s to cover at the moment? We like a little bit of everything, but recently we had a lot of fun covering All Night Long by The Mary Jane Girls. The upcoming Byron Bay Surf Festival presents a unique lens the more critical the focus – and then for the water we put If you could sing a duet with anyone dead or alive who presentation of cinematographer Jack McCoy’s iconic surf films simple cameras in warehousing and shot three minutes of film would it be and what would be the song? Bunyip Dreaming and The Green Iguana, with festival musicians and then swam back to the beach and changed the film and did I always had a fantasy about covering Fire and Desire with the featured at the Saturday Slide live-scoring segments of the film it all over again!’ late, great Prince. I’d want to do Rick James’s parts, and Prince by playing chosen tracks. McCoy is not a huge fan of digital. ‘I hated the look of digital. I would sing Tenna Marie’s. But before we reveal too much more about what’s in store, let’s shot everything on film until 2004. But my sponsor Panasonic Your all-time blues hero is… and why? catch up a little with Jack, and the mindset behind the man showed me how to use digital to get the same affect. There’re too many to list, but for now, we’ll say Mr Stevie Ray swimming out deep with the camera. ‘It’s quite simple; film is taking individual pictures and putting Vaughn. ‘I grew up in Hawaii, on the beach, and you know it doesn’t take them together. Video takes two fields of vision for each frame The Suffers perform at Bluesfest 2017 on Thursday 13 April much to fall in love with rolling around in the water,’ says Jack. and marries them together, thus you get an extremely hard- , Friday 14 April, and Sunday 16 April. edged shot; film is softer, because it has an individual picture ‘At an early age I saw some things that really inspired me. One For program and ticket info go to bluesfest.com.au. was actually letting a wave come over me and not closing my – it has a shutter. With film you can’t see it but there is actually eyes and seeing what is inside. It was blue and green, the most a shutter that goes past every frame. It’s subliminal; it’s like ‘The first one is Yothu Yindi’sTreaty and Terepai Richmond will amazing thing I had ever seen; I had never thought about it blinking. Now with video cameras you can add shutter and do that; the next one is Bunyip Dreaming. before, this thing. I tried to tell my mum and she didn’t get it, that’s what I do – I shot my last film on high definition on the and I remember thinking if I could just take a picture of this lowest resolution I could and I put shutter in there so that it has ‘The next one is Dave Rastovich with the song Over Your then I wouldn’t have to explain it! At around 12 or 13 I went to its own unique look. It’s how I like films to look. Kind of dreamy.’ Shoulder, and the next song is performed by Australia’s my first surf movie, Bruce Brown came to my school; it was such But it’s not just the filming. According to McCoy, ‘The music is 50 Got Talent’s youngest winner Fletcher Pilon, the INXS song an amazing experience back then. He made it, sold the tickets, per cent of the movie experience, in my humble explanation. I Disappear. The other songs are Tim Baker and his son doing changed the roll, narrated, and I remember coming home and pick all the songs in my movies.’ Heaven Sent by INXS. Andrew Kidman is going to do Real Wild Life by Ed Keupper and the Fingal Head Slabb Brothers are going I thinking that guy lives a cool life, and the more surf movies I And that’s what makes Saturday Slide just so special. saw, the more I thought I might like to do that!’ to do Sunset Dreaming, which is another Yothu Yindi song. ‘It’s going to be interesting if nothing else; the musicians will play ‘There are three songs from Bunyip and three from Iguana,’ ‘There is something very different about the quality ofBunyip the same song as what’s in the films, because I use the music says McCoy, ‘and I’ll come up and do a little song and dance, and Blue Iguana. It’s film – 16mm – rather than digital. Somehow and the lyrics for the storytelling. Rastaovich is going to do the and then intro the first musician; then I’ll tell a little about each it just adds to the poetry of the image, knowing just how much Concrete Blonde song Over Your Shoulder. But I don’t know how sequence as the next person plugs in!’ work it took to get a shot. he’ll do it. He may decide to do instead of 120bpm may be 60 ‘You have to remember we started back in the day of film. You bpm. I like that. I hope they don’t try to mimic the track!’ This is sure to be a very special collaborative event; don’t miss it! had to load the camera; you didn’t have an auto focus; you had To create this show the musicians were sent the two movies and Byron Beach Hotel, Saturday 25 February. to read the light; you had to focus the camera – the longer the were asked to pick which track they wanted to play. Tickets and program info at byronbaysurffestival.com.au. 32 February 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo ENTERTAINMENT

 E ARIES: Mars and Venus in Aries advance your personal I LEO: February’s emphasis is on relationships. All M SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarian planet ruler Jupiter projects through meeting new people, supporting kinds: public alliances, professional competitors, retrograde in your zone of communication, communal causes and being available for radical personal interactions, private lives. Jupiter’s presently conversation, information and local activity suggest changes of perspective or attitude. A fabulous week ramping up interpersonal learning, with immediate unexpected news, with possible family issues if you can avoid obsessive, one-directional thinking. feedback on how you’re doing. Mars and Venus in brewing. Best approach? Staying open to new points Resist over-sharing. And gossip. Step away from firecracker mode, plus full-moon eclipse in Leo, throw of view. Cautions? Speaking sharply or before editing, power struggles. Maintain the vision splendid… explosive exchanges into this weekend’s mix, so or just simply saying too much – any of which could handle difficult situations diplomatically. work against you this week. TAURUS : You’re an earth sign. This month’s fiery Mars/ Stars VIRGO: While Virgos like to be thoroughly prepped F J CAPRICORN : Fast change, while not your forte, is a Venus and airy Sun/Mercury energies launch a rocket for any venture, don’t immediately believe everything N with Lilith boost in your activities area that has you stepping feature of this week. Unstable isn’t your favourite you hear this week. People may mean well, but might operating mode, but it does tend to stimulate major out and/or up to new responsibilities. This week’s gift not have their facts straight. Making decisions based A whole lotta is a Pied Piper personality who demonstrates how to breakthroughs. If others are moody, defensive and on assumptions rather than accurate information irritable (or you are), a playful approach will lift downplay the strain and make it a game. moving and could leave you between a rock and a hard place. everyone’s spirits and attract more support than Mercury in Aquarius can be tricky. shaking in the G GEMINI: This week could shift gears pretty quickly serious ultimatums and weighty obligations. on several levels at once. Tread carefully, because LIBRA: Mars and Venus probably have you feeling celestial sphere K AQUARIUS : Know that quote about the futility of hasty decisions made from impulsive reactions pretty chipper right now. But Jupiter retro in your O this week, with sign can seesaw moods from flagrant optimism to always doing the same thing and expecting different could destabilise or undermine your professional results? Results are your truest guru, so if something Mars/Venus in and financial future. If discussions turn feral, aim at dire disappointment. Calling for yes, that old familiar dance along the median strip of balance yet again. But you keep doing isn’t working, try the absolute adventurous, remaining calm. Take time to think things through opposite. A different outcome’s one hundred per before crystallising plans and sealing deals. despite inconsistent trends and strange behaviour, this entrepreneurial week’s challenges are still exhilarating… cent guaranteed. It might even be one you wanted,

Aries and Sun/ H CANCER: This week’s best utilised for organising SCORPIO: Mars and Venus in Aries light a fire under because this week the force is with you. resources, mending fences and renewing contracts. L Mercury in  precisely the kind of passionate, assertive, ardent P PISCES: If you’re in the creative arts where imagination sudden-change With midweek moon in your sign approaching climate you thrive in. Just don’t let adrenalin excite- can be put to professional use, this is your week; as the an eclipse, you lunar lovelies are likely to be extra ment override tact, because this week’s people will zodiac’s primo emotional juggler you could work up Aquarius… sensitive; if the warm winds of change turn towards be hyper-sensitive. Home base is your featured venue something worthy of Cirque du Soleil. But if you rely scorching, hang a Do Not Disturb sign on the Crab right now, with a family and community cast. Expect on cold hard facts, best check them, because present shell till energies settle. interesting visitors and exciting innovations. deceptive, illusory trends aren’t assisting clear thinking.

CULTURE TOM GLEESON, ONE OF THE FEATURED COMICS AT LISMORE LAUGHS, 10 MARCH AT LISMORE CITY HALL

Thom Gallery is 1/6 Fern St, Tom Gleeson (Friday 10 March, Byron Arts & Industry Estate. 7.30pm), Andy Saunders (Sat THE FINAL THREE SHOWS FOR THE INCORRUPTIBLE AT THE DRILL WOMEN LIKE US TAKE THEIR HIT COMEDY SHOW TO THE REGENT For enquiries call 0411 813 999. 11 March, 7.30pm) and Frank HALL IN MULLUMBIMBY,17,18,19 FEBRUARY. THEATRE IN MURWILLUMBAH, SATURDAY 4 MARCH Woodley’s show for kids (Sat THE LAUGH IS ON 11 March, 12.30pm). Lismore upcoming Hot Shorts series, the is the place to be on the INCORRUPTIBLE ten-minute-play competition. WOMEN LIKE US AT TEMPLE OF LISMORE weekend with Lismore Laughs All are welcome and and no coinciding with Eat the Street COMES UP TRUMPS previous acting experience is THE REGENT EXPLORATION Lismore Laughs is NORPA’s and the Lismore Music Festival, necessary. Workshop facilitator new annual comedy festival so you can fill up on giggles, After a record box office, The After 32 shows around the Get yourself in the mood for Mike Russo has a degree in featuring some of nation’s gourmet food and great music! Incorruptible, a play by Louis country, Mandy Nolan and Earth Frequency Festival this Theatre Studies, studied acting most-loved and cutting-edge For tickets and program info Nowra, returns for three more Ellen Briggs bring their smash- week with the ‘Harmonic at the Independent Theatre comedians. Scheduled for 10 go to www.norpa.org.au. shows at the Drill Hall Theatre, hit comedy show Women Like Temple’. This is the perfect and The Drama Studio, and has and 11 March and featuring Mullumbimby. Director Greg Us to the Regent Theatre in way to experience the CONTINUED p35 40 years’ theatre experience. Aitken says, ‘The theatre has Murwillumbah! intentional exploration of Workshops are free to members been full or near capacity visionary music and art, and and membership ($15 per year) Having performed to packed for every performance. also features a visionary art is open to anyone. houses at Brisbane’s Sit Down It’s a stunning ensemble Comedy to sellout shows gallery, dance temple and For more information please production that resonates at Melbourne International artist talks. Sunday at the call Mike on 6684 4886. with the audience.’ Comedy, Adelaide Fringe Byron Theatre, Community At a recent Q&A some of the and Perth festivals, the Centre, from 6pm. feedback included: ‘I’ve lived RYSE UP girls have also taken their in Paris and London and this comedy stylings off the CONCHITA show is up there’. The youth of the Byron Shire grid, performing to packed unite for special event this Another theatre-goer houses in Orange, Bathurst CARAMBANO coming Wednesday 8 February and Katoomba. Women LOVE IS remarked: ‘The quality of at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. The Thom Gallery in Byron Bay performance is something I Like Us is a riot. Audiences The event will feature have complained of aching launch their new show this IN THE would expect to see at Belvoir week, featuring the the work Street Theatre in Sydney’. internationally renowned stomach muscles, sore jaws, youth activist and artist, and at one show a woman of Conchita Carambano, AIRWAVES The final three shows forThe 16-year-old Xiuhtezcatl actually injured herself when a world-renowned Spanish Incorruptible are on 17, 18, 19 (pronounced shooTEZcat) she laughed so much she abstract artist from Sydney. February. Martinez, who has been slipped from her chair onto They will also be looking Listen up listeners! Bookings: The Bookshop catalysing positive action the floor! Says Mandy Nolan forward to a new delivery of Mullumbimby or online at amongst youth for more than of the show: ‘We want to sculptures by Christian Maas, There are a few days left to show drillhalltheatre.org.au. 10 years. He is the director of make you laugh, but most of including a life-size horse and your love for Bay FM & be in Earth Guardians International all we want you to go home foal, a life-size art deco stag, the draw to win a $500 Gift YOU CAN ACT NOW and is a youth ambassador for feeling good about yourself. and a four-metre aluminium Voucher courtesy of The Jewellers UPLIFT. The event will provide Women spend too much crocodile, among other Workshop in Byron Bay - just in The Drill Hall’s Monday Acting the space for collaboration time not liking themselves, larger-than-life sculptures. time for Valentines Day Workshops will commence and will showcase local talent, beating themselves up for The exhibition opening will their ninth year on Monday while sharing a message being too old, too fat, a bad also feature a food truck, and Subscribe online at bayfm.org or 27 February. The workshop of hope and pathways to parent, a terrible cook, but we a bouncy castle for the kids, phone 66 807 999 runs from 6.30pm till 8.30pm local action. Artists will just say, hey, it’s what makes as the crew at the gallery at The Drill Hall every Monday include Xiuhtezcatl and local us human! Celebrate Your want to ensure that the space HURRY! Prize from the 27th. The aim of the musicians Xi-tika, LXXE, Maple Imperfection!’ is accessible to families who drawn on 13th workshops is to have fun while and many special guests. might be unable to attend February at 5pm Women Like Us at the Regent evening sessions. So be there freeing up our imagination, Suggested donation of $10. Theatre in Murwillumbah, from 2pm, enjoy the art, the imparting some performance Under 16 free. More info Saturday 4 March, 2017 at adult conversation while Community Radio Bay FM 99.9 We love skills and generating interest at www.facebook.com/ 8pm. Doors at 7.30pm. Tix knowing the kids are having a Subscribers in the theatre. Participants events/731344237040841. $30/28. Tickets can be bought T 6680 7999 | W bayfm.org will get a chance to act in the top time as well. Bay FM public fund donations are tax deductible Doors open at 6pm. online at cinemaregent.com. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 33 ARTIST IN FOCUS THE Louise King A refined English cellist with extensive international experience and training, LOUISE KING IS AN she is an inspiring concert artist, teacher, recording artist, adjudicator and EXCITING EXAMPLE event producer. Louise has won prestigious scholarships, solo prizes and several international chamber music competitions and now performs in OF AN INDEPENDENT Australia’s finest music festivals and classical concert series. As artistic director arts CONTEMPORARY of Cello Dreaming she runs a busy private teaching studio, produces and presents community and professional concerts, workshops, collaborative CLASSICAL MUSICIAN. performance projects, mentors emerging young musicians, and is music director for the Southern Cross Soloists Winter Music School and tutors for the Australian and Queensland youth orchestras. Louise King moved to Australia in 2003 after working extensively throughout the UK, Europe and Asia with the BBC Philharmonic, the Hallé Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and as a cello, chamber music tutor and NEW COURSES STARTING SOON conductor of the Royal Northern College of Music Junior Department, Manchester. Louise is a multi-award byronschoolofart.com and competition-winning graduate of the Royal Colleges of Music in London and Manchester. Louise performs for the Conchita Byron Music Society on 19 February as part of its 2017 Carambano Program Launch Event. For exhibition at bookings and details visit Thomgallery byronmusicsociety.com. Northern Rivers’ Premier Clay Destination New BSA courses We stock a wide range of clay, glazes, raw materials, tools Thomgallery, situated in Byron Bay’s refractory equipment and can deliver from the Gold Coast industrial estate, opened its doors on 11 starting soon to Coffs Harbour. November last year, with the intention of Offering a range of workshops run by some of the most bringing high-end art to the people of experienced hands in the business. Byron Bay and surrounding areas. BSA has a great selection of short A new pottery Our students love being creative while getting muddy! Thomgallery showcases some of courses starting soon, including classes Check out our website for details: www.nrpotterysupplies.com.au school for Byron Bay Australia’s finest established and in printmaking, life drawing and upcoming artists, with sculpture by figurative and abstract painting. Christian Maas, and will be hosting six– The BSA Project Space opens its 2017 Byron School of Clay is an education SLOW DOWN. seven shows per year. exhibition calendar this Friday with Each centre dedicated to teaching pottery For its second show, in association with to Each. Come celebrate the start of a and ceramic art. Tucked away in Byron SIT AT YOUR WHEEL. Harvey Galleries in Sydney, Thomgallery is very exciting year of exhibitions. Visit our Arts & Industry Estate, we run wheel- exhibiting the works of Spanish abstract website to see upcoming courses and throwing courses, weekend workshops MAKE. artist Conchita Carambano. exhibitions and to join our mailing list. and a home-school program for children aged 6–11 years. Utilising mixed media, oil, acrylic and wax, byronschoolofart.com Conchita draws inspiration from nature to We are now taking enrolments for produce engaging artworks characterised Introduction to Wheel Throwing, a seven- by organic forms and a sensous use of Northern rivers week course for beginners and students space, colour and symmetry. premier clay with previous pottery experience. The opening launch starts at 2pm destination You will learn: and runs till 9pm on 11 February with Clay preparation a bouncing castle and food truck. Throwing on a pottery wheel Exhibition ends 4 March. We stock a wide range of clay, glazes, Different throwing styles & techniques ‘We want everyone to be able to come raw materials, tools, and refractory and be part of the day and to witness the equipment and can deliver from the Ceramic design principles art and sculpture we have on show at Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour. Glazing & surface decoration Thomgallery.’ We offer a range of workshops run by The firing process. Thomgallery hours are Midday–5pm some of the most experienced hands in Join our collective of local creatives Enrol in Byron School of Clay’s 7-week course Thursday till Monday. the business. and build your confidence, skills and ‘Introduction to Wheel Throwing’ and experience Private appointments can be made Our students love being creative while understanding of ceramics as an artform. the simple pleasures of pottery. outside these hours on 0411 813 999. getting muddy! 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CULTURE BY JOHN CAMPBELL CONT. FROM p41 cinema Reviews BIG BOSS – THE STORY OF A LEADER

Big Boss: Last Leader of the Crocodile Islands is a powerful documentary about 97-year-old Baymarrwangga, or as she is affectionately known, ‘Big Boss’, who was honoured as Senior Australian of the Year, 2012. Big Boss is the story of this Aboriginal elder and her challenge as the remaining leader of the Yan-nhangu people to pass on her traditional knowledge to the next generation. The film outlines Baymarrwangga’s life story, from her time as a young girl on Murrungga to the time she saw the arrival PATRIOTS DAY of missionaries, witnessed the arrival of Japanese and The esprit de corps engendered by the Boston Marathon (and similar events, including Sydney’s European fishermen, and City to Surf) was put to the test in April, 2013, when bombs made by home-grown terrorists then experienced war and exploded near the finish line, killing three bystanders and maiming many others. tumultuous change. The story documents a historical Peter Berg’s movie opens with a sequence of scenes that introduce you to the innocents who will legacy of government neglect, be directly affected by the attack, as well as Tommy Saunders (Mark Wahlberg), the cop who is and suppression of bilingual destined to be at the coalface of the subsequent investigation and pursuit of the two brothers education and how the responsible for the atrocity. Berg is not one for understatement, so the glowing ordinariness of language and culture of the victims and police is reiterated time and again – there are more confirmations of ‘I love you, honey’ Yan-nhangu came to be in a than you might reasonably expect to hear in the hokiest rom-com. But that is not to diminish the GOLD horror of the event, which, following the buildup, is filmed with stark, shocking realism. precarious position. One of Baymarrwangga’s Owing to its news coverage, we knew the explosions were coming; what we were not aware greatest achievements is the Coming hard on the heels of last year’s The Founder, this robust of were the immediate and intensely focused procedures that were enacted to hunt down the Yan-nhangu Dictionary. The but bumptious movie has continued with the resurrection of perpetrators. The Massachusetts governor, the mayor of the city, as well as numerous levels of dictionary’s main aim is to the ‘greed is good’ philosophy – or, as its protagonist Kenny law enforcement hierarchy and a phalanx of computer geeks studying security camera footage preserve Yan-nhangu language Wells (Matthew McConaughey) argues, ‘When you’re making of the area, around the clock, in a giant warehouse, were involved under the authority of the and local knowledge from money, nobody gives a shit’. painstaking FBI agent Richard DesLauriers (Kevin Bacon). the potentially damaging Both films are outstanding studies of unbridled ambition, but For the sake of the through-line, Saunders, who has temporarily been demoted from detective consequences of rapid global each is burdened by an obnoxious central character. It was to uniform after a misdemeanour and is hobbling around with a bung knee, happens to be change. Through the words not impossible, however, to feel a little grudging sympathy present at every crucial moment. It is riveting, as Berg spends increasingly more time with the of the Big Boss herself and for Michael Keaton’s Ray Kroc, for he was, in his own bent way, killers while the entire city of Boston is shut down and the web closes in on them. An interview members of her community, we socially aware. Wells, on the other hand, is just a loud-mouthed with the wife of one of the bombers is a stark reminder of religion’s heinous grasp over those learn about the unique lifestyle bully who wants it all simply for the sake of having it all, rather gullible and resentful enough to buy into its poppycock in a fantastic movie that is only slightly of the Yan-nhangu people. like the new baby-man president. For him, the great American marred by a postscript of unnecessary triumphalism. Following the screening will dream (can we please excise this expression from the lexicon, be a talk with the linguist who along with its Australian copy-cat?) is not about achievement, has made a substantial record it is about winning at any cost. of language and culture over a Wells, a ‘prospector’, has seen the mining company inherited 20-year period. from his father decline to the point of near-insolvency. Saturday at the Civic Hall at 7pm. Desperate to save his business, he teams up with geologist Michael Acosta (Edgar Ramirez) for one last throw of the dice in WATCH FOR THE BIG the Indonesian jungle. They strike gold and Wells is as seduced by its lustre as were the Spanish conquistadors. BREAKS AT SURF ART It is a fairly typical story of underdog makes good, but Wells is so gauche, so boorish and bad-tempered, that it is hard to MARKET care one way or the other if he succeeds. McConaughey, with a bald wig, a gut and saggy Y-fronts, is relentlessly in your face, This year’s Surf Art Market at chain-smoking and drinking whisky like there’s no tomorrow. the Byron Bay Surf Festival His Wells is the classic ruffian whom I suspect we are meant to is presented by SurfStitch and admire when he comes up against the smooth-talking suits of is bigger and better than ever, Wall Street. It is a brilliant performance, with Ramirez’s subtlety with more than 160 amazing and calmness a perfect counterbalance, but Kay (Bryce Dallas artists, shapers, clothing Howard) is no more than the woman who stands by her brands, accessories, food man. The surprise that awaits Wells is perfectly concealed, vendors and not-for-profits to and explained, but the peruse. Saturday’s beachfront concluding scene, devoid market is going to be a fully of any moral ‘rightness’, immersive experience, so suggests he has learnt forget eBay, shop in the BBay! nothing.

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BAR, BALLINA 2.30PM B-TOWN GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE BYRON THE STRIDES, DROP TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL MATTY ROGERS 7.30PM INO & CREW COLLECTIVE DJS 6.30PM WHEN HARRY MET LEGS, 4'20' SOUND, SALT 7.30PM PALM WINE ILLAWONG HOTEL, EVANS ELTHAM HOTEL 1PM GUY SALLY BRAINS ELTHAM HOTEL 6PM ROD AMBASSADORS HEAD 8.30PM RUMBLE KACHEL RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MURRAY DUO JUNGLE WEDNESDAY 15 KULCHAJAM, BYRON A&I KINGSCLIFF HOTEL 3PM WANDERING EYES NIMBIN BUSH THEATRE 7PM MAPSTONE, MARK CABARITA BEACH SPORTS RETRONOMES GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM 7PM LONDON KLEZMER RIDOUT & THE RHYTHM, CLUB MESCALITO BLUES KINGSCLIFF SURF CLUB 4PM LEIGH JAMES 9PM PINK ZINC QUARTET & OUT OF RANGE PETER HUNT BYRON MATT ROGERS COOLANGATTA SANDS EUREKA FUNK BYRON BREWERY 6PM LGBTI KINGSCLIFF BOWLS CLUB BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM HOTEL 8.30PM SMASHED RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON WHIAN WHIAN HALL 12PM CABARET 7.30PM ADAM BROWN CHRIS ARONSTEN CRABS 7PM MICK DALEY & THE GALAPAGOS DUCK WAYSHEGOES STICKY WICKET 9PM LOCAL KINGSCLIFF HOTEL 8PM BANGALOW A&I HALL CURRUMBIN PUB 8PM KATIE SPHINX ROCK, MT BURRELL DJS GARRETT KATO 7.30PM LITTLE SHOP OF WHO, DOGTAGS, DAVID BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 1PM KIM BANFFY WOODY’S SURF SHACK, KINGSCLIFF SURF CLUB 6PM HORRORS AURORA, ANONYMOUS CLUB 8.30PM ADAM HARPAZ TWIN TOWNS JUNIORS, BYRON 9PM SQUEAK TROY COX BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM BAND SUNDAY 12 TWEED HEADS 2.30PM BILL LEMAIRE THE GOOD OIL SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF JACOBI BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 8.30PM MATT TURNER SOUNDSHELL, BRUNSWICK GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, OPEN MIC WITH ALAIN DE COOLANGATTA SANDS 7.30PM SHAG ROCK DAUNCEY HEADS 10PM A SILENT BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY HOTEL 3PM FAT ALBERT CARNE BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM THE MONDAY 13 VAGINA CONVERSATIONS WHAT’S ON LOOKING FOR GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE LIQUID CHOCOLATE 2: The Chocolate BYRON LUKE MORRIS Nightclub by Dj Lo Qi RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DRILL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY Wednesday 1 February, 7pm Tickets: Presale $29 A NIGHT OUT? GAVIN DONIGER 7.30PM MULLUM FOLK CLUB

BLUE FLAME DREAMING presented by Green We have hundreds of gigs from Beautiful Foundation Friday 3 February – Sunday 5 February, 10am– around the north coast in the 11.30pm. Full day & weekend passes on sale now. HOSPITALITY/EVENTS MANAGEMENT COURSE See website: byroncentre.com.au. COURSE region’s BEST online gig guide STARTS WED AGES 16 TO 24 – CONCESSIONS AND FULL FEE 15 FEB EXEMPTIONS POSSIBLE – PLACES LIMITED ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE presented by Byron TO FRI 21 APR CALL KARIM ON 6685 7777 TO BOOK A PLACE Theatre and Magic Media Productions echo.net.au/gig-guide Friday 9 February 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm SAFE DRIVERS COURSE FOR LEARNERS Tickets: Full $30 | Concession $25 WED 8 FEB & WED 15 MAR $140 BOOKINGS: BYS.ORG.AU 4.30–7.30PM NO MAN’S LAND starring Ian McKellen &

Patrick Stewart – National Theatre Live Screening FEBRUARY BARISTA COURSE TUE 14 FEB presented by Byron Theatre AGES: 15 TO 24 – $50 Saturday 11 February, 1pm. Tickets: Full $25 | 4–7PM Conc $23 | Group of 10+ $15 | Age 13+ CALL STEFFIE ON 6685 7777 TO BOOK A PLACE THUR 9 FEB THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE TEDDY HARMONIC TEMPLE presented by Harmonic 5.30PM AT FILM SCREENING Spaces & Sonic Temple BYRON YAC A FILM BY YOUNG PEOPLE FROM BYRON SHIRE Sunday 12 February, 6.00pm till 12am. Tickets: $5/2 Presale $28.30 | Adult $36.30 on the door THE BYRON FLEA MARKET SAT 11 FEB 8AM–1PM STALLS BY DONATION, FREE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE EnjoyEnjoy a drink at the Theatre Bar FOR BOOKINGS CALL BERRI ON 0490 026 840 Meeting rooms for hire

Byron Community Centre 1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay | 6685 6807 bys.org.au www.byroncentre.com.au netdaily.net.au Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC) is managed by Byron Youth Service (BYS) 36 February 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Service Directory

SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE AIR CONDITIONING ARCHITECTURAL & REFRIGERATION DEADLINE: For additions and changes to the Service Directory is 12pm Friday artisanair.com.au TIMBERS LINE ADS: $99 for 3 months or $340 for 1 year prepaid LISMORE 6621 0133 BALLINA 6681 6292 BYRON BAY 6680 9394 JACK MANTLE STAIRS CALL NOW INTERNAL / EXTERNAL DISPLAY ADS: $66 per week for colour display ad. Minimum 8 week booking 4 weeks prepaid. Please OPEN / CLOSED RISERS supply display ads 85mm wide, 28mm high. New display ads will be placed at end of section. Lic AU37088 Lic 246545C 0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696 Ads appear every day in Service Directory pages on Echonetdaily at www.echonetdaily.net.au ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777 INSTALL, MAINTENANCE, SERVICE & REPAIRS • Fencing • Decking ALL MAKES AND MODELS • Structural Pine & INDEX OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE Hardwood • Landscaping Timber LOCAL - RELIABLE - COMPETITIVE Ph Fax • Logs & Sleepers Accountants ...... 37 Landscape Design ...... 39 6686 7911 6686 9047 • Lattice – Privacy Screens ...... [email protected] Acupuncture 37 Landscaping 39 CALL US NOW 1300 165 075 www.bbtimbers.com.au • Alternative Treated timbers for Vegie Air Conditioning & Refrigeration37 Laundry Services ...... 40 [email protected] 110 Teven Road, Ballina Gardens & Playgrounds ...... Antennas & Installation 37 Lawnmower Repairs ...... 40 COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ...... 0412 641753 Appliance Repair ...... 37 • RELIABLE TRADESMAN Lighting ...... 40 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141 ...... 0487 264137 ...... • JOBS UP TO $5000 Architects 37 ARTISAN AIR www.artisanair.com.au ‘Chill Out’ AU37088 Lic 246545C Locksmith ...... 40 • DECKS & PERGOLAS Audio Production ...... 37 Motoring ...... 40 Supplying Daikin Air Conditioners to the Northern Rivers ...... 66809394 • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters 37 ...... • GARAGE CONVERSIONS ...... Osteopathy 40 ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION Bricklaying 37 SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE Painting ...... 40 Building Trades ...... 37 CALL BRETT 0414 542 019 ...... Bush Regen & Weed Control .... 37 Pest Control 40 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ...... 66834008 or 0407 728998 Carpet Cleaning...... 37 Photography ...... 40 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C ...... 66291169 or 0412 967677 Chimney Sweeping ...... 37 Physiotherapy ...... 40 0439 624 945 AH 02 66 804 173 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C ...... 0415 793242 Chiropractic ...... 37 Picture Framing ...... 40 Digital TV Friendly ...... ALL Antenna Reliable BRICKLAYER Quality work, reasonable quotes. Lic 164155C...... 0423 474419 or 66849102 Cleaning 37 Plastering ...... 40 Installations & Repairs Prompt ...... ALL Electrical Work Local FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C ...... 66808162 Computer Services 38 Plumbers ...... 40 ...... BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ...... 0403 458177 Concreting & Paving 38 Podiatry ...... 41 IWIRE ...... • New digital antennas BUILDER/CARPENTER Quality work with 40 years experience. HIA Lic 501442 ...... 0410 442188 Counselling 38 .... ANTENNAS Printing & Copying Services 41 • Reception problems CARPENTER Tiny houses, extensions, renos, studios, decks. Samuel Lic 266052C ...... 0405 479528 Decks, Patios & Extensions ...... 38 * • Extra TV outlets Removalists ...... 41 Dentists...... 38 NO FIX NO CHARGE • Phone sockets CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602 Roofi ng ...... 41 For fast service call • Pensioner discounts Design & Drafting...... 38 BAMBOO FLOORING (Stonewood) $85/sqm supplied & laid. Premium quality. Lic 207224C ....0412 412396 ...... Driveway Maintenance ...... 38 Rubbish Removal 41 GRANNY FLAT SPECIALIST Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ...... 0402 434154 ...... Earthmoving & Excavation ...... 38 Scrap Metal Merchants 41 David Levine 0402iwireantennas.com.au 022 *conditions111 apply LICENSED BUILDER Small/lge const, prop maint, timber, tiling, kitch/bth Lic 239988C .0416 345202 Electricians ...... 38 Septic Systems ...... 41 BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL Fencing ...... 39 Solar Installation ...... 41 Floor Sanding & Polishing ...... 39 Swimming Pools ...... 41 ANTENNAS PLUS Garage Doors ...... 39 Television Services ...... 41 YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS • Set top box installation and programming Friendly Garden & Property Maintenance 39 Tiling ...... 41 • Surround sound design and installation P/L ...... & Reliable Garden Design 39 Tractor Repairs ...... 41 • All TV, telephone & electrical installations Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully Gas Suppliers ...... 39 0422 668 582 insured and qualified with more than 12 years’ local experience. Tree Services ...... 41 Call Norm now on Glaziers ...... 39 Free property assessments and quotes. Upholstery ...... 41 JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705 Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2943 e: [email protected] Guttering ...... 39 Valuers ...... 41 BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE Call me fi rst for fast service. Richard ...... 0401 190960 Handypersons ...... 39 WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Management plans drawn up ...... 0418 110714 Veterinary Surgeons ...... 41 ANTIQUES / RESTORATION Health ...... 39 CARPET CLEANING Visa Advice ...... 41 Hire ...... 39 FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique, 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com ...0412 528454 ...... Interior Design ...... 39 Water Filters 41 APPLIANCE REPAIR Ironing...... 39 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .. 41 Truck Mounted Machine Kitchens ...... 39 Window Tinting ...... 41 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas ...... 66843575 or 0414 922786 TLC CARPET CLEANING ARCHITECTS TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning ACCOUNTANTS Speedy Drying FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au ...... 66856984 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ...... 66855001 Kevin & Margaret Bower (02) 6684 1001 TROPPO ARCHITECTS www.troppo.com.au, e: [email protected] ...... 0412 571348 FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR! AUDIO PRODUCTION Green & Clean SPECIALISTS IN SMALL BUSINESS Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine BOOKKEEPING, BAS AND TAX. AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production crystalgrid.com.au ...... 0421 661910 extraction, rust removal, heavy traffi c NEW BUSINESS START-UPS. areas, deodorising and sanitation. Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS Cleans deeply, Behind the Post Offi ce in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa dries in 1-2 hours 3ODQWDWLRQ6KXWWHUV 0408 232 066 Commercial / Domestic / Insurance 7LPEHU9HQHWLDQV 6XQVFUHHQ5ROO%OLQGV APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au ...... Nathan 0412 926441 5RPDQ%OLQGV CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com ...... 66808097 Virtual Bookkeeping Services • Xero Training ([WHUQDO$ZQLQJV AMORE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Eco-friendly ...... 0429 726999 Monthly Packages from $99 • Registered BAS agent &XUWDLQV 7UDFNLQJ CHIMNEY SWEEPING www.brightcloudbookkeeping.com Ph: 0432 295 661 6KRML6FUHHQ'RRUV  BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905 ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry ...... 66847415 CHIROPRACTIC ACCOUNTANT – MARTIN McCARTHY ...... 66874026 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Offi ce Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960 BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ...... 66855282 BAS AGENT / BOOKKEEPER Xero, MYOB, GST. Phone Mark ...... 0475 125478 6KRZURRP2SHQ0RQ)ULSP WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman ...66858553 BOOKKEEPING GST, BAS, ATO reg. Annette ...... 0419 627506 &HQWHQQLDO&W%\URQ%D\ MICHAEL SCHWAGER 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...... 66841962 ACUPUNCTURE 3K)5((0 4216,7( MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fi tness. 110 Dalley St ...... 66841028 BRICKLAYING BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159 ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis ...... 66842559 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St ...... 0467 660323 ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Women’s health, general practice ...... 66842400 CLEANING ACUPUNCTURE–TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young ...... 0403 477972 AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION %ULFN%ORFN/D\HU All Residential and ACTION WINDOW & Commercial work Scott MUMFORD PRESSURE CLEANING 0418 679 849 3KRQH0DUN 291958C • House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning REFRIGERATION & • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & fl yscreens • Water effi cient • Free quotes MUMFORDS AIR CONDITIONING BUILDING TRADES Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750 ABN 97292646467 SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION • REPAIRS ARC tick L062359 • DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonable [email protected] market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST). Cleaning continued on next page North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 37 Service Directory North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au

CLEANING ( EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION continued) WorkRight Computer Support PC Mobile IT Support in Byron Shire "92/."!97).$/7#,%!.).' EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE Mobile 0422 804 449 e! 02%3352%#,%!.).' No call out fe Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation %XTERIOR &2%%15/4%3 HOUSEWASH www.workrightcomputersupport.com.au 35 years in local area • Free quotes WINDOW %NVIRONMENTALLYAWARE NO CLEAN CHEMICALS MINIMALWATERUSE Phone Geoff 0412 831 944 0HONE*ONON

FREE QUOTES All Mac Repairs, Upgrades, Service, Data Recovery, FREECALL 1800 683 838 Internet Set-up, Hardware Sales, Insurance Claims MOBILE 0419 677 991 [email protected] TINY EARTHWOR [email protected] 0411 562 111 s Apple Certified Support COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 SHOPS & REAL ESTATE ph/fax 02 6684 3208 FULLY INSURED AUDIO and IT SPECIALISTS various implements available for limited access projects • Audio/video and home theatre installations • Wireless multi-zone audio specialists BYRON ECO WINDOW CLEANING • EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Premium dealer and installer Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance TECH RESCUE & PROPERTY DETAILING since 2008 • Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne • Excavator 5 to 21 tonne • Driveways • Roads we come to you • Acreage clearing • House pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush rocks www.tech-rescue.com.au 0419 996 606 • Rock walls • Competitive rates Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift – nationally recognised qualifi cations WS Wendy Smith p: 0408 377 460 0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678 Computer Support e: [email protected] Bookkeeping, Payroll & BAS Services STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING Environmentally Conscious. 30 YEARS Soft ware Support, Sales, Setup and Training Specialising in road repairs & driveways Specialising in Windows & Screens, LOCAL. Xero – Reckon – MYOB – Microsoft Off ice Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads. House Washing, Gutters, Roofs, Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, Solar Panels, Driveways… FREE QUOTES RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ...... 66844335 excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire. Call Sam on 6680 9123 or 0434 539 979 vz CONCRETING & PAVING Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160 Window Cleaning SALISBURY CONCRETING Professionals Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 • Residential Civil Industrial. LIMITED ACCESS email: [email protected] • Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. • Steel fi xing & formwork. EXCAVATION Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793 Lic.136717c 0431 033 791 Quality Exterior Refinishing JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fi xing Lic 261424C ...... 0421 957506 NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating ...0402 716857 Pressure cleaning PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Free quotes. Lic 225874C. Justin ...... 0458 773788 PRIMAL CONCRETING Concrete driveways, pathways, shed slabs, Pebblecrete BRENDON POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction ...... 0404 988222 Roof cleaning & colour specialists, 35 years exp. Lic 295404C. Phone Josh ...... 0449 846152 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 Phone Oliver 0419 789 600 COUNSELLING BACKHOE FOR HIRE Septics, trenching, electrical, drainage, roads ...... 66845260 or 0428 845091 Full Circle fullcirclerefinishing.com DIGGER, TRUCK, AUGER HIRE 20+ years experience. Good rates ...... 0402 652017 PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...... 66840469 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew ...... 66841424 or 0401 968173 DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS Calmer Organic Cleaning MINI EXCAVATOR Limited access jobs. Spaces available now. Mick ...... 0408 676688 End of lease & bond cleans, spring cleans & one off cleans, ELECTRICIANS production, event & party cleans, sale cleans & home detailing The Deck Doctor 0411 567 844 Sanding and Refinishing, 24 HOUR SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES Repairs and Maintenance, Internal Floors SERVICE • Fully insured & police cleared • ABN 13 761 054 921 • Richard Neylan [email protected] 0439 624 945 AH 02 66 804 173 CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...... 66882372 0407 821 690 • www.facebook.com/DeckDoctor65 All Jobs DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable ...... 0498 731447 Domestic FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600 Small or DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm ...... 0410 723601 Commercial Large Lic: 154293c BYRON SHIRE DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE North Byron Shire ...... 0421 360961 DENTISTS BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly ...... 0451 102239 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ...... 66872766 DOMESTIC EVEN STEVEN’LL DO IT Detail clean top to bottom ...... 0448 004182 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores ...... 66803477 COMMERCIAL AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season ...... 0421 360961 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point INDUSTRIAL DD CLEANING SERVICE Quality & effi cent. O.Sh, SGB, NB, Mullum & surrounds ...... 0414 408723 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ...... 07 55234090 AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings...... 0410 630042 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...... 66842816 JAMIE 0408 809 817 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...... 66842644 COMPUTER SERVICES licence no. 201775c BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ...... 66851264 DESIGN & DRAFTING

BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com ...... Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ...... 0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...... 0423 531448 0458 267 777 UTOPIAN DESIGN & DRAFTING www.utopian-design.com ...... 66770151 Lic. 211410C DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY 61 Stuart Street phone 02 6684 6235 MAINTENANCE Education Mullumbimby www.mullummac.com CONCRETE EDGING ELECTRICAL PHONE TV Lic. No.  Friendly & helpful  Clean & tidy  On time 212742C 0418 156 909  Over 30 years experience  Rapid response  24/7 service Call Steven Butturini Please call Blair Rankin on 0432 331 633 for details

20+ Years Not your average TECH shop Exp. ELECTRICAL SECURITY, DATA, TV Steve Nicholls Tim Nicholls #Computers #Accessories 'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH6SHFLDOLVW ph: 0455 445 343 ph: 0468 384 203 #Repairs #Support #Gadgets Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, lic: EC28753 lic: 000102498 Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance! 1/29 Brigantine St, Byron Bay A&I Estate – 6680 8324 techie2481.com.au )UHH4XRWH &DOO1RZ Jai – 0467 482 948 [email protected] 38 February 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo • Prices are GST inclusive GLAZIERS BANGALOW ELECTRICIAN • Pick up Ex-Farm – forklift • Disconnect, reconnect, Point of Attachments loaded • Cut fresh: require • All types of metering & cable upgrades half day advanced notice • Emergency 24/7 • DELIVERY EXTRA • All domestic and commercianl fi touts & repairs FARM PICK UP PRICES 7am-4pm Monday to Friday

Let Boogaloo do it for you! Lic no. 141097C Soft Leaf Buffalo 24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 2 2 1800 763 911 0422 033 757 www.electricboogaloo.com.au A grade $8/m – B grade $5/m 6684 7380 6685 8588 Mirrors • Security doors and screens COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C ...... 0439 624945 or 66804173 • Garden & Property Shower screens • Commercial glazing RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ...... 0429 802355 Maintenance OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C ...... 66803333 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...... 0427 857824 • Acreage & Residential Mowing ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ...... 66857200 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...... 0422 668582 • Landscaping GUTTERING JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ...... 0432 289705 Proudly supporting the Orangutans • Tip Runs CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ...... 0422 607444 [email protected] ~ www.byronbayranga.com 0431 550 401  Gutter guard JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C ...... 0415 126028  Gutter cleaning  Locally owned SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C ...0438 350650 ACREAGE SPECIALIST (NO JOB TOO BIG)  Fully insured SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C...... Call Mitch 0421 843477 domestic/commercial lawns • edges and hedges  Free quotes or Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service. LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ...... 0450 631183 • green waste removal can be mulched on site www.spotlessgutters.com.au FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters u’g. Lic 219161C ...0419 556639 100% satisfaction guaranteed! 0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 ENLIGHTEN ELECTRICAL CO Lic No. 300624C. Call Luke ...... 0403 910047 0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson ...... 0414 889453 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ...... 0429 033801 JTC GUTTER CLEANING Good value, right as rain ...... 0402 384682 Luke McDermott FENCING • Acreage & Residential Lawnmowing HANDYPERSONS • Property Maintenance & Gardening Services • Rubbish Removals, Storm Cleanup • Light Chainsawing • Brushcutting/Edging All types of Jobs POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING • Hedging/Blowing 0429 994 189 [email protected] www.slashmesilly.com.au Carpentry • Plastering • Tiling Painting • Welding and lots more. GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 1ST PLACE [email protected] LAWNS Service with a smile! Ph 0477 780 277 0499 178 297 Residential mowing and edging Hedge trimming & Pressure washing A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 Chainsawing and pole pruning Frameless and Semi-Frameless Reliable service: “I put you 1st” MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...... 0424 954388 Call Justin 0498 184 048 A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms ...... 0405 625697 GLASS POOL FENCING Byron Bay and surrounds HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ...... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne ...... 0423 218417 Byron and Beyond FENCING HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Service Byron Bay ...... 0414 109595 0416 424 256 Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd Garden Clean Ups Gutter Cleaning THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc ...... 0427 110953 Lawn Maintenance Irrigation & Repairs HOME MAINTENANCE Repairs & odd jobs. Honest & reliable ...... 66807949 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes ...... 66804766 or 0416 424256 Hedge Trimming Planting & Lawn Edging FIT, RELIABLE & responsible labourer, handyman, garden/grounds maint man ...... 0404 130953 PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt ...... 0401 259882 Turf Laying Full Garden Maintenance Servicing Residential, Commercial and Government HEALTH EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ...... 66771852 or 0432 107262 PLEASE CALL MATTHEW PAOLA 0431 871 245 POOL FENCING Glass pool fencing, glass balustrades. No job too small. Phone Nick ....0490 192460 • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING • Residential mowing including double cut and cylinder Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy • New lawns / seeding / turfi ng MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ...... 66841511 • Pest and weed control / fertilising ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...... 66857366 • Edging / scarifying / Irrigation MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs...... 66843002 The Floor Sander • Gardening services / Pressure cleaning NEW AND OLD FLOORS AND DECKING Call or SMS Glen on MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street ...... 66844400 • Non-toxic fi nishes • Free quotes Reliable and friendly service. Reasonable rates. 0409 903 722 CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Najma Ahern. Paediatric, Biomechanical & Biodynamic .....0402 230449 Richard Neylan 0407 821 690 HIRE Email [email protected] Byron Gardening • Structural landscaping • Hedging NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base fi nishes ...... Nathan 0420 215716 • Planting, turf laying, and all ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding & polishing. Eco-friendly fi nishes. Trent ...... 0432 501721 aspects of garden maintenance Keeping GARAGE DOORS 0434 329 111 | byrongardening.com.au Crane Hire it local ! [email protected]. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter ...... 0423 756394 www.byronbaycranehire.com – 0418 665 213 LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ...... www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ...... 0405 625697 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ...... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed...... Sam 0481 837740 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO Equipment hire & installation crystalgrid.com.au ...... 0421 661910 QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ...... 66804704 7 Stinson Street, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 4238 Garage Doors & Openers INTERIOR DESIGN W: www.cmgd.com.au E: [email protected] LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ...0402 487213 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ...... Joe 0407 065849 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com ...... 0411 888416 or 66807606 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores ...... 0402 487213 IRONING A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...... 0405 716552 A LUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualifi ed green keeper. Mowing, edges and weed control ...0410 378375 THE IRONING LADY Suff olk Park. $28 per hour. Angela ...... 0414 719680 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer...... 0408 210772 KITCHENS ACREAGE MOWING Reliable. 60 inch zero turn mower. Fully-insured. Julian ...... 0401 350156 SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com ...... 0499 771769 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...... 0459 175729 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks ...... 66857200 MGI Mowing Services. Acreage, large area & domestic mowing. All landscape maint ..0439 783557 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ...... 0409 843689 GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE FULL OF GARDENS Lawn & garden maint, servicing Byron Shire. Fully insured. Jack ...0431 768123 FEMALE GARDENER EXTRAORDINAIRE 30 years experience. Call Bridget...... 0429 335501 LANDSCAPE DESIGN

GARDEN DESIGN BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 BYRON ARTELIER Landscape Architect 15 yrs+ exp. Free consult. Call Ben ...... 0488 620227 GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ...... Lyn 0428 884329 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ...... 0478 519804 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ...... John 66841126 or 0431 745475 BYRON ARTELIER Landscape Architect 15 yrs+ exp. Free consult. Call Ben ...... 0488 620227 LANDSCAPING GAS SUPPLIERS

Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Landscaping | Property Maintenance Free Delivery • Sand • Soils • Gravels Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured Locally Owned • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more No Rental Est 18 years 0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course) Reliable 6684 2323 / 0418 663 983 [email protected] www.byronbaymowing.com.au www.brunswickvalleygas.com 6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 Landscaping continued on next page North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 39 Service Directory North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au

LANDSCAPING (continued) • Safe OSTEOPATHYat Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre Shaun Savage Landscapes • Natural Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) • Effective Specialising in: • Retaining Walls • Pool Surrounds • Guaranteed • Block Work • Paving • Turfi ng • Stonework 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 0404 411 797 20 Years Experience 0405 594 288 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri ...... 66857517 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...... 66874410 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL ...... 66842018 RAYMOND LYNCH PEST MANAGEMENT General pests & termites ...... 0418 850601 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399 REPLICA ROCK SPECIALIST PHOTOGRAPHY GARDEN DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAKE OVERS PAINTING TREE LOPPING AND PRUNING IRRIGATION + RETAINING WALLS + MUCH MORE • DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required FULLY INSURED, HOLDER OF 17 TICKETS AND LICENCES PETER BLAND 0428 480 191 to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000. Tree Faerie Fotos

STICKANDSTONELANDSCAPING.COM.AU Professional • Commercial • Personal ALL-WAYS PAINTING 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism BYRON BAY www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518 Paving • Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas High quality residential and commercial paving and paving repairs • Workmanship guaranteed • Attention to detail PHYSIOTHERAPY Free quotes

0438 784 226 • 6685 4154 Lic No 189144C BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Val Ockert & Assoc. 0422 659 901 Lic 154706C Liz Thomas, Cally O’Hara, Kim Snellgrove ...... 66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ...... 0405 122456 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby ...... 66845288 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...... 66298208 or 0429 398208 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suff olk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Paul Varendorff Lic 39791 ... 66845035 or 0414 842602 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy ...... 66857222 PRIMAL LANDSCAPES & CONSTRUCTION Structural landscaping. Lic 295404C ...... 0449 846152 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ...... Bangalow 66872337 & M’bah 66723818 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C ...... 0423 700853 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ...... 66807207 LAUNDRY SERVICES OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Lachlan Dewar ...... 66803499 YVES DE WILDE QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES LAUNDRY EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail ...... 66847838 FAST TURNAROUND – AIR BNB XFINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ...... 66843385 AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE • Self serve / service wash • New front loaders MARTINA DUEL Craniosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum ...... 0432 322998 & dryers • Domestic & commercial services XENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO – Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS Byron Bay .....0416 369698 Mullum Wash House – 0439 001 545 X 6680 7573 0415 952 494 www.duluxaccredited.com.au PICTURE FRAMING Bangalow Wash House – 0412 302 246 Xwww.yvesdewilde.com.au LIC 114372C OPEN EVERY DAY BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ...... 66803444 LAWNMOWER REPAIRS  PLASTERING TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby ...... 0488 094025  MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate ...... 0423 204218 ZZZJMJSDLQWLQJFRPDXJDU\#JMJSDLQWLQJFRPDX PLASTERING CONTRACTOR  Lic 167371C LIGHTING 4XDOLILHG±,QVXUHG/RFDO DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C )UHH4XRWHV\HDUV([SHULHQFH ‡)UHHTXRWHV‡*\SURFNÀ[LQJ VHWWLQJ Lighting Showroom Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron A+I Estate &UDLJ0413 451 186 / 6680 4660 ALAN MALONE DQQHPZDUZLFN#JPDLOFRP Free on-site consultancy 6680 7007 Painter and Decorator creativelightingsolutions.com.au Over 30 years experience Plastering CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS for a friendly hassle free job Licence No 97474 0412 794 364 10 years Byron Shire LOCKSMITH Small Patch to Architectural Homes MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair ...... 0412 764148 Lic Nr: 297502C Sean 0418 216 070 | [email protected] Lic 94766C MOTORING COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ...... 0401 078733 GLENN WATERS For the fi nish you can’t see. Lic 58928C ...... 0427 908129 Bayside Radiators PLUMBERS Windscreens & Air Conditioning Steve 0427 440 494 David 0419 157 926 WWW.NATURALPAINTINGSOLUTIONS.COM.AU “Where else would you take a leak?” NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER? Serving Byron Shire AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...... 0413 185399 or 66841249 Peter Colin Lute • L4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel • 6680 2444 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ...... 0400 349027 or 0438 842731 Chay 6680 5081 AU29498 Lic No: MVRL 46201 BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes ...... 0405 609598 0429 805 081

PEST CONTROL Byron Shire Licence No. 207479C

• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE LEGENDARY Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016 OFFROAD TYRES Professional Property Protection you can Trust • Targeted treatments for all pests with “no spray” cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts MOBILE 6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018 www.sanctuarypest.com.au

AUTOMOTIVE • Fully licensed & insured • Drainage servicing the • General residential & • Rain water tanks 02 6681 6555 commercial maintenance • Hot water system Northern Rivers • Renovations & installation & service extensions  Free quotes on active termites  Environmentally safe • LPG gas fitting & service MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay ...... 66858500 Call Luke 0488 730 888 OBLIGATION YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS Licence No: 249240C ABN: 162 408 139 FREE QUOTES! OSTEOPATHY www.allpestsolutions.com.au CONNECT www.lcplumbing.com.au ENQUIRE [email protected] All Plumbing Blocked drains Gasfi tting Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, André Kleinbaum, Amelia Rocco, Emily Pepper Solar Hot Water Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday – Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126 0404 053 857 206913C No. Lic. 40 February 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo RUBBISH REMOVAL TILING

0423 676 891 BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins ...... 0417 458149 or 66871544 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ...... 0412 161564 or 66841232 SHE TILES Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience [email protected] BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ...... 0450 300360 Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, tile repairs & waterproofing Leaking showers repaired & sealed www.pjcplumbingnorthcoast.com TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...... 0408 210772 NO JOB TOO SMALL • Free quotes & consultations JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fi tting & roofi ng. Lic 187712C ...... 0438 668025 SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS Call Louise 0478 698 186 Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 ...... 66801403 or 0414 801403 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & effi cient service. Lic 220755C ...... 0402 652017 Dirty Tiles & Grout? DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofi ng, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C...... 0421 334515 BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP ...forget pointless scrubbing MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 @ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS FREE Buying: • Scrap metal • Aluminium 9 TILE, GROUT & STONE CLEANING & SEALING 9 SILICONE ADM PLUMBING SERVICES… (NO JOB TOO SMALL)… Lic 234528C...... Call Adam 0466 992483 FREE TOW 9 GROUT COLOURING 9 RE-GROUTING 9 EPOXY GROUT Drop off for all • Copper • Brass • Lead • Car Batteries avail for unwanted ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Ballina to Byron. Lic L6966 ...... 0417 343480 steel, washing cars – cash paid Next to Tyagarah Service Station 9 GLASS RESTORATION 9 SLIPPERY TILES 9 LEAKY SHOWERS BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ...... 0427 217500 machines and for some dryers Pacifi c Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351 Call Ben on 0456 606 911 www.groutpro.com.au EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C...... 0417 053708 MEMBER LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fi tting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222 TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...... 66804103 SEPTIC SYSTEMS TILER Shower leaks, wall & fl oor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob .....0410 428919 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fi tting. Free quotes ..0408 665672 PODIATRY TRACTOR REPAIRS SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBY PODIATRY Laser Clinic. For all your podiatry needs ...... 66742933 Installing, maintaining and repairing onsite sewerage management systems in Tweed & Byron Shires for over 25 years. TRACTOR REPAIRS PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES M 0418 754 149 RURAL MACHINERY REPAIR SERVICE DIESEL ENGINE TECHNICIANS PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital [email protected] ...... 66843633 P 07 5523 9930 NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395 REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS REMOVALISTS PHONE BILL: 6688 4143 – 0407 435 259 TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfi tting. Lic 138031C ...... 66779574 BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS LPC PLUMBING Septic Systems Installed ...... 0401 633222 TREE SERVICES Ready for work within & beyond Byron SOLAR INSTALLATION JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL Brisbane Sydney backloading • Qualifi ed Arborist • Tree Pruning For careful service & great rates Pioneers of the solar industry • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Mulching phone 66801158 or 0408 004719 Serving Northern NSW since 1998 Call us on 6679 7228 • Fully Insured • Same Day Response Your local, qualified team. Specialists in standalone & m 0428 320 262 131 546 e [email protected] Andy’s Move & More grid interact system designs. Electric Lic 124600c Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs & Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most Areas Based from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby Calls always returned 0429 149 533 Est 2006 SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP ..... 66849137 or 0427347380 • Freight services to Brisbane weekly SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ...... Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 • Carriers of fi ne art • Furniture removal PETER GRAY Dip Arb. AQF5. Consulting arborist ...... 0414 186161 • E-bay pick up & delivery BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualifi ed, insured. Call Alex ...... 0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ...... 0401 208797 6681 1913 / 0409 917646 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew ...... 0412 558890 The expert OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free Quotes ...... Lucas 0402 191316 in solar MARTINO TREE SERVICES ...... Martino 0435 019524 LEAPFROG REMOVALS efficiency UPHOLSTERY BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST Call 1300 18 20 50 MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS www.saegroup.com.au BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists ...... 66805255 0432 334 200 02 6680 8170 Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ...... 0403 713303 [email protected] VALUERS

For tips & Intilec pty ltd BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ...... 0431 245460 or 66857010 Friendly Staff testimonials ENERGY MANAGEMENT NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au ...... 0428 694041 /LFHQVHG(OHFWULFDO&RQWUDFWRUV No weekend surcharge search “Lighthouse Removals” Difficult Driveway ??? YouTube 6RODU3RZHU 2II*ULG3RZHU6SHFLDOLVWV VETERINARY SURGEONS :KDWKDSSHQVZKHQWKHIHHGLQWDULIIHQGV" No Problem !!! Plus Check our website for how to get MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days ...... 66843818 free boxes and a 10% discount &DOOXVWRGLVFXVV\RXURSWLRQV LIGHTHOUSE REMOVALS Lic. 232432C www.intilec.com.au VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney, Cassie Lappin. Holistic Compassionate Care ...66870675 (02) 6684 5395 042050 5395 www.lighthouseremovals.com.au VIDEO PRODUCTION Not all solar systems are CAMERA CREW, LIGHTING, screens, projectors & editing crystalgrid.com.au...... 0421 661910 ‡ /RFDO created equal… VISA ADVICE ‡ &RXQWU\ Contact Juno Energy, your household and commercial solar installation specialists and the REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT [email protected] ...... 0487 458047 ‡ ,QWHUVWDWH authorised Northern Rivers LG solar power dealer. WATER FILTERS /2&$/‡6<'1(<‡*2/'&2$67‡%5,6%$1(‡0(/%2851( Patrick - 0425 256 802 Andy - 0423 343 323 02 6684 2198 www.junoenergy.com.au licence number: 255292C TXHULHV#PXOOXPELPE\UHPRYDOVFRPDX The Water Filter SWIMMING POOLS Experts MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ...... 0414 282813 for home, commercial BENNY CAN MOVE IT! ...... 0402 199999 and rural properties ROOFING ATTENTION POOL OWNERS 6680 8200 or • All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing 0418 108 181

DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL • Friendly service • Pool servicing IN COMMERCIAL 73 Station St, Mullumbimby IN H Metal Roofi ng Installations • Guttering (opp. Council chambers) MONTYS METAL Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird 6684 3003 $399 Patios • Repairs • Leaf Guard FULLY Water purifi cation systems INSTALLED ROOFING Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362 IN YOUR Licence NSW: 30715C Email: montysmetalroofi [email protected] Fridge / Shower Filters HOME Licence QLD: 1227049 www.montysmetalroofi ng.com.au Complete pool services Whole house fi ltration systems • maintenance • pumps & fi lters Phone Chris 0414 229 114 • salt chlorinators • automatic cleaners Metal Roofi ng • renovations • energy saving pumps WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING Guttering Pool Gurus Leaf Guard www.thepoolgurus.com.au WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .. 66888055 or 0407 002833 Roof Restoration call 0404 092 729 WELDING Leon Condie Lic 297467C MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs ...... 0418 666839 0432 643 345 WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, general & repairs. Trade qualifi ed. Rod ...... 0408 410545 TELEVISION SERVICES WINDOW TINTING BYRON COAST ROOFING PTY LTD Lic 252098C Guttering, leaf guard, cladding, etc ..0422 248936 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & gutter cleaning + gutter guard install ...... 0419 789600 INSTALL SERVICE TV, HiFi, AV. Special concession rate. Damian ...... 0414 741233 SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offi ces ...... 0412 158478 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 41 Classifi eds

INDEX Agistment ...... 44 ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 Birthdays ...... 44 Businesses For Sale ...... 43 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS DEADLINE TUES 12PM CLASSIFIEDS Business Opportunities ...... 43 Shane Eade – Chiropractor PHONE ADS Publication day is Wednesday, booking THAT WORK Caravans ...... 43 deadlines are the day before publication. 0467 660 323 Ads may be taken by phone on 6684 1777 Childcare ...... 42 ALL WEEK! Byron Bay, and now in RATES & PAYMENT Brunswick Heads Death Notices ...... 44 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE Classies also appear For Sale ...... 43 Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo offi ce: LINE ADS: Echo $17.00 for the fi rst two lines online in Echonetdaily – Funeral Notices ...... 44 Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby echo.net.au/classifi ed-ads Garage Sales ...... 43 $5.00 for each extra line EMAIL ADS $17 for two lines is the minimum charge. Halls For Hire ...... 42 THE BYRON SHIRE Display classies (box ads): [email protected] Health Notices ...... 42 DISPLAY ADS (with a border): Line classies: classifi [email protected] Items Under $100 ...... 43 $12.50 per column centimetre Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to These prices include GST. Life Celebrations ...... 44 Friday, 9am–5pm. Ads can’t be taken on the weekend. Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa Motor Bikes ...... 43 Account enquiries phone 6684 1777. Prepayment is required for all ads. netdaily Motor Vehicles ...... 43 MEDIUMSHIP INTRO COURSE MASSAGE/ HEALING BODYWORK Musical Notes ...... 44 6 weeks. From 7/3 to 11/4. Mullum. Study Kinesiology Scenar Therapy, facial harmony, COLONICS Daniel Alexander A career in natural health. Offering colonic hydrotherapy, sauna and Only Adults ...... 45 Liz Winter 0437080748 Tiana 0401875725 in Ocean Shores Clin. Sci. Nationally accred. Diploma HLT52415 naturopathy at our beachside clinic. Pets ...... 44 www.byroncloud9.com BE A FINK for up to $10,000 reward. Free Intro Feb 15, Wed 7pm. Austudy Call or text 0458633869 Kinesiologist Positions Vacant ...... 44 Seeking witness to bike versus motorcar Course starts Feb 18/19 2017 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au Byron Kinesiology Centre / KSA accident on Kolora Way, North Ocean & Herbalist Professional Services ...... 42 66857991 www.wellness.net.au HYPNOSIS & EFT Shores, 14 Jan, 6pm. Phone 0407076374 Simple and effective solutions MOBILE PERSONAL TRAINER and life 10 years coach. Paul Roberston. Ph 0413453282 Property For Sale ...... 43 BOTANICAL DYEING WORKSHOP Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma. experience Info/bookings [email protected] KINESIOLOGY Maureen Bracken 0402205352 Property Wanted ...... 43 Clear subconscious sabotages. ORIGINAL THAI MASSAGE Public Notices...... 42 Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Call Yah 0477594800 Brunswick Heads Phone 0406 181 352 Restore vibrancy and TREAT DELUXE! Removalists ...... 43 SONG physical health. De-stress. Relaxing deep tissue, remedial HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0432054069 Share Accommodation ...... 43 DYNASTY Ph 66846914 massage, in Byron. Ph Kay 0410395368 MUSIC SANDRA DAVEY , Reg. Pract. Short Term Accommodation .. 43 CHOIRS 2017 Health Fund Social Escorts ...... 45 BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Rebates & Hicaps Available To Lease ...... 43 ›”‘Š‹”‡‘—‰‘‹ ‡• AND HERBAL MEDICINE ȋ‹†• Š‘‹”Ȍ To Let ...... 43 ‘†ƒ›͸ ‡„”—ƒ”›ͶȂͷǤ͵Ͳ’ BAppSc, Grad Dip Relationship Therapy Dr Eeka King Dr David King KateFamily Dispute Resolution ChasePractitioner Tradework ...... 42 ͺ™–‡”̈́ͳʹͲ (Chinese Medicine) (Chinese Medicine) —ŽŽ—„‹„›—„Ž‹  Š‘‘Ž Women’s Health, Pain conditions Tree Services ...... 42 relationship counselling Fertility & Pregnancy Mental/emotional family mediation Tuition ...... 44 Acutonics® Sound Th erapy disturbances & general ”‘’‹ ƒ’’‡ŽŽƒ‘‹ ‡• co-parenting coaching Wanted ...... 43 ȋ‡š’‡”‹‡ ‡†•‹‰‡”•Ȍ 14 PARK STREET, BRUNSWICK HEADS | 02 6685 1088 | BAYSIDEACUPUNCTURE.COM tel: 0402 207 137 Work Wanted ...... 44 ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS® ‘†ƒ›ʹͲ ‡„”—ƒ”› www.KateChase.com.au ͸Ǥ͵ͲȂͺ’ Martin PUBLIC NOTICES ͳͲ™–‡”̈́ʹͲͲ ”—•‘™Ž‘Ž—„ Frank PM GRIEF, LOSS, BEREAVEMENT? Tues & Thurs 5–6.30 AM PM PHYSIOTHERAPIST Part of Byron Hospice Service ‹‰”ƒ›™‹‡”•ǯŠ‘‹” Saturdays 10 –12 Enquiries Carl 0401081713 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm ‘–ŠŽ›ʹŠ‘—”™‘”•Š‘’• Local Blender and SUFFOLK PARK COMMUNITY HALL [email protected] 20 Shirley St, ƒ–—”†ƒ›ͳͳ ‡„”—ƒ”› Juicer Specialists Safe, benefi cial, authentic yoga Byron Bay ͳͲȂͳʹ’̈́ʹͲ 6685 8532 5 ELEMENT DANCE ›”‘—”ˆ‹ˆ‡ƒ˜‹‰Ž—„ Commercial & Domestic PART-TIME ONE-DAY-A-WEEK TEACHER Come and experience an introduction TRAINING BEGINS 1 MARCH - LAST to this transformative shamanic dance 02 6685 6360 PLACES AVAILABLE! BOOK NOW! journey, utilising breathwork, www.songdynastymusic.com www.omniblendaustralia.com.au HALLS FOR HIRE movement & sound vibration. [email protected] Tel: 02 6685 9910 Mob: 0418 441 437 Sun 12 Feb, 6-8pm, Broken Head Hall. fl [email protected] COORABELL HALL Entry by donation. Tania 0438026681 Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher intouchyogabyronbay.com WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES BRENT VERCO 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net CHILDCARE CHIROPRACTOR ARTISAN BABY-SITTING 17-year-old who loves kids, with childminding experience & MULLUM MARKET own car avail. Reasonable rates, will do CHIROPRACTIC 11 Morning Yoga Classes overnights. Phone Sophia 0402307851 6684 1028 Every SATURDAY MON TUE WED PROF. SERVICES Overlooking the Beach Concerts, forums, weddings, 4–9pm THU FRI PM & SAT AM exhibitions, functions, etc. www.mullumcivic.com Railway Park DENTURES Each Week byroncentre.com.au LOOK GOOD 0488 609 774 FEEL GOOD PILATES/STRETCH CLASSES [email protected] Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002 Great intro offer for locals Come and discover a safe SHOP DROP ASSEMBLE space to feel longer, leaner and TRADEWORK GRAVE ILLNESS stronger. My classes will leave you We deliver IKEA & RELATED ISSUES feeling healthier in every way. furniture to you. Assessment & treatment of 1 hour classes start 9 February beachsidyogaandmassage.com.au 3EPTIC7ASTE2EMOVAL We shop, deliver and assemble children, adolescents & adults at the Brunswick Heads (if required). Carl Moore Psychology Community Centre. 6.30am 3UMMERLAND Shop and drop starts at $40 Reg no. PSY0001057399 & 9.15am. $15 per class, please Suff olk Park Hall, AlcornSt %NVIRONMENTAL Medicare rebates available Bangalow Studio, 72 Byron St, Bangalow Phone Rick: 0400 55 99 29 bring your mat. 4HE,IQUID7ASTE3PECIALISTS
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Rachel 0497 252 094 • Core stability fused with Yoga • All welcome s'REASETRAPSERVICING • Tone strengthen stretch • Learn to relax and breathe at ease s/ILY,IQUIDS • An intelligent injury free Yoga fusion s0ORTABLETOILETHIRE Successful solutions for any problem sHOURSERVICE DAVID LOVEJOY’S HEALTH MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT  BOOKS MASTER BANGALOW 9.15am- 7.15-8.15am 9.15-10.15am 7.15-8.15am 8-9.30am Between Dark and Dark Body Based HYPNOTHERAPIST 10.15am Core Yoga Flow Barre Pilates for Yogalates TREE SERVICES a memoir; Psychotherapy NEUROLINGUISTIC Pilates Mat Yogalates Fitness Moral Victories Somatic Practice 9.30-11am 10.30- 9.30 - 11am 10-11am , PROGRAMMER & Yogalates 11.30am Yogalates Pilates Mat the biography of Prenatal A VERY HANDY MAN chess player Savielly Julie Wells CERTIFIED 6-7.30pm 12.30 - 5.30-6.30pm Yogalates 1.15pm Core Yoga TREE SERVICES Tartakower; MEDICAL HYPNOSIS Lunchtime Flow Anne Goslett Yogalates Covering all aspects of tree work and Heresy, (nee Mannix) tree stump removal (stump grinding) PRACTITIONER SUFFOLK PARK an historical novel. Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg. Experienced climber • Insured • Licensed 10-11.30am 10-11.30am 8-9.30am Individual and Couple Therapy PH 6680 2630 FREE QUOTES  HAPPY TO HELP ALL JUST $10 EACH Yogalates Yogalates Yogalates Supervision and Coaching 6-7.30pm 6-7.30pm Call Andrew Wilson Th e Echo Anything is possible Available from (02) 6685 5138 Yogalates Pilates Mat  0412 558 890  www.wendypurdey.com.au offi ce reception 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay YOGA | PILATES | YOGALATES After hours & emergency service available 42 February 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult STH GOLDEN BCH 2 Clifford St, Sat MULLUMBIMBY 400m to town centre. BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223 8-12pm. Plants, pots, h/hold goods, furn MOBILE PIZZERIA Quiet, clean & comfortable. Private Hi-tech security. 66872333 Garden Studio. Avail 7 weeks 9.2 – 30.3 BANGALOW 2 Parrot Tree Pl, Sat 8-2pm FOR SALE $300pw. Spacious, own entrance/parking. STORAGE SPEED QUEEN Clothes, antiques, plants, bric-a-brac From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 • FULLY INSURED Heavy duty American made commercial Launch yourself into the exciting Peaceful 2br house. Avail 2 weeks 23.2 – • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE quality washing machines. In stock MULLUM 1 Grevillea Ave. Near world of catering for Byron Bay, 9.3 $520pw. Big deck/outdoor eating area. BYRON large 1br unfurn apartment, Both include utilities, WiFi, lawns. Phone ready to go. Bridglands Mullumbimby. Showground. Everything cheap! Sat 8am. Gold Coast and Brisbane areas. 100m Clarkes Beach. Avail 9 weeks from • FREE QUOTES 66842511 Andy 0411365183 13/02/17. Suit couple, n/s $450pw incl MULLUM Cedar House, 140 Dalley Professional setup for Weddings, elec & water. Ph 66857993 St. Sat 8am-12pm. Moving OS, h/hold Festivals, Markets, Parties and UNIQUE BALINESE VILLA at Wooyung. 2 very lge brs, secluded beach 2 mins, 6684 4421 MIELE WASHERS & vintage items, books, toys, furniture, Pop-Ups. Dryers and dishwashers available at camping gear, clothes and much more shop 5 mins, full-furn, wildlife, spa bath, LOCAL REMOVAL 0402 364 852 Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511 Mobile Woodfired oven with air con. $550pw incl bills. Avail now, 3mths & backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, coolroom, sink, truck, storage neg. Ph 0411647447 with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, MOTOR VEHICLES coolroom, freezers, benches, NICK HART fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388 MYOCUM 3br furn house, avail till April 7. BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS tables, pizza trays and paddles, $600pw. Option to clean additional house Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 CASH PAID FOR oven tools, base roller and TREE SERVICES to reduce rent. Paid monthly in advance. ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP dough machine, etc. Ph 0414883438 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED UNWANTED CARS Modern & Secure from $130 p/m • Affordable tree services Local reg’d business QUARRY PRODUCTS Equipment sold as a package Elders Real Estate 66871500 • Professional tree care 66845296 or 66845403 Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal $72,000. SHARE ACCOM. • 15” chipper (crane truck) dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS MAZDA 3 2004 SP 23 new tyres & Phone 66845517, 0418481617 [email protected] MULLUMBIMBY MODERN HOUSE 4br Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed battery, chrome wheels, red. $5500 ono. to share with 1 other working person. Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011 Fully insured • Free quotes Rego to Nov 2017. Ph 0417587078 Unfurn room, bath $210pw. 0415643877 BAMBOO PLY BUSINESS OPP. SUFFOLK avail 20 Feb, 12-month lease 6684 9137 • 0427 347 380 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 1998 from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring . 1br unfurn, garden fl at, bthrm, kitchen, 40th ANNIVERSARY MODEL BRUNS furn room for single person in 4br For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. WARNING lounge + lge deck. Under house in Auto 4WD petrol/LPG, 6 cyl, 4.5L, 80 house, $220pw incl bills, WiFi. Share with Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. The Department of Fair Trading bushland setting $325pw. Ph 0411475947 series, rego 23/03/17, 306,000km, very one other. Working, n/s, healthy lifestyle www.bambooply.com.au has warned people to be very careful or 0412652389 Tallow reliable, good cond, $8000. 0408703494 about responding to advertisements pref. Ph 0427958730 offering work at home. Readers should MULLUM Granny fl at, newly renov with TREE SERVICES COMPOST TOILETS VW GOLF Pacifi c 08/09 127k, reg’d, exc LENNOX HEAD room available, close to be wary if asked to pay money upfront beach $170pw. Ph 0402535340 courtyard, seeking a high vibration fem, STARTING AT $960 cond, fully serviced, $9250. 0401320351 for employment opportunities and never PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE Green Building Centre 0427701653 suit 35-45, employed, healthy living, n/s, send money to a post offi ce box MULLUM QB, ens, pool, WiFi, no bills. walk to town, pref no kids/pets $300pw + • REMOVALS • STUMP GRINDING MAZDA 2 Sedan 2012 auto, as new, DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS Sgle $180pw Cple $220pw 0419390498 bills. 4 wks bond. Txt Amelia 0411170468 • PALMS • TREE REPORTS 12,000km, rego 27/10/2017. $10,000 ono. www.rosebanksanctuary.com • TREE SURGERY • DA APPLICATIONS Available from The Echo reception: Phone 66845384 for an investor or to lease or to purchase • FREE QUOTES • CRANE HIRE Between Dark and Dark, a memoir; TO LET OCEAN SHORES new granny fl at, water • FULLY INSURED • CHERRY PICKER Moral Victories, the biography of a chess views/access. N/s $300pw. 0404177638 6687 2750 - 0401 208 797 player; Heresy, an historical novel. BYRON BAY 3br unfurn house, close ALL JUST $10 each. to Tallows & CBD, suit working couple $590pw. 1 year lease. Ingrid 0419164717 SUMMERLAND MOSQUITO NETS 100% cotton, all sizes, locals discounts. BANGALOW walk to village, fully-furn, TREE SERVICES Ph 66843191 www.1001nets.net self-cont studio, bush garden, carport, WiFi. 6 months+ neg. No bills, no pets, • Cherry Picker SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. HELP! pref. single n/s. $320pw. Ph 0431333972 • Wood Chipper Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450 WE HAVE LEASED ALL OUR PROPERTIES • Stump Grinder BELONGIL BEACH downstairs part- WITH 1–3 DAY VACANCIES! WE NOW furn, self-cont tropical garden studio. Avail • Tree Surgeon MOTORBIKE PANNIERS Suit Ducati HAVE NO PROPERTIES TO LET AND WANT Monster. New, never fi tted. New price now long-term. suit single prof, no pets • Fully Insured YOUR PROPERTY. CALL US FOR GREAT $300pw incl. Refs/bond req. 0488044542 $1500 sell $900. Ph 0490132666 RESULTS & GREAT TENANTS! Mulch Supplies CARPET 37sqm dark beige, good cond, TO LEASE Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas inspect on the fl oor $300. 0403509924 6687 2479 bangalowrealestate.com.au BYRON CBD room for rent, suit offi ce 6687 7677 ITEMS UNDER $100 space or therapist. Lovely old building. Mobile 0417 698 227 $250pw incl outgoings. Ph 66855209 SMALL TV + CABINET $50; Wardrobe, ped. fan & CD player $50 lot. 66851837 ART STUDIO 6m x 8m, rural Bangalow. FOR SALE Non-residential, $50pw. 66871244 NEW SURFAIDS BOARD BAG 8ft $65 66853573 New Brighton OFFICE MULLUM 18sqm, ADSL2, air- BRIDGLANDS con, kitchen facilities, $550/mth + GST. Buy and sell good quality used furniture BAR FRIDGE Westinghouse 120ltr VGC * RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED * Call Craig 0412389634 Ph 66842511 $75. Ph 0403204536 Contact our friendly staff for a free appraisal BYRON A&I Offi ce/creative spaces in BATHROOM RENO taps, basins, OCEAN SHORES shared warehouse $177-$243 per month drawers, shower screen – used but good $320pw, Unit, 1 bed, 1 bath incl WiFi. Ph 0411117820 NATIVE PLANTS cond. Make an offer. 0407805339 $600pw, House, 3 bed, 3 bath, dlug BYRON A&I WAREHOUSE 1 20sqm. FOOD PLANTS COMPUTER DESK timber, suit adult/ $600pw, House , 3 bed, 3 bath, dlug $550pw. 115sqm $660pw, 60sqm storage student. $99. Ph 66803780 after 5pm area $330pw. Martin 0468320007 The Largest range of native plants 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 in the Byron Shire. eldersnewbrighton.com.au Tubestock to Semi-advanced WANTED BYRON A&I EST studio space with shop front to share with a creative business. MULLUM CREEK NURSERY $200pw. Phone 0415551478 110 Yankee Ck Rd, via Wilsons Ck Rd OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, Mullumbimby 6684 1703 any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195 BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 9am–1pm LP RECORDS: good condition, no op Avail Fri/Sat/Sun $80/day, $45/half day. www.mcnativenursery.com.au shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052 Mullum. 66849458, 0435078551 Brunswick Heads ...... BARGAINS PROPERTY FOR SALE OLD PICTURE FRAMES timber, any 3br 1bth $550 FIREWOOD DELIVERIES size. Ph Andrew 0404324023 PENSION FINANCE AVAILABLE. TAP CONDITIONS APPLY www.rosebanksanctuary.com 3br 1bth $700 BANGALOW ALL YEAR ROUND GARAGE SALES 1999 DAIHATSU TERIOS manual 4x4 timing for an investor or to lease or to purchase service just done great value long rego til 8/17 3br 2bth $750 Treatment/Therapy rooms Supplying commercial, wood fi red SN8752 ...... $3990 HUONBROOK MO SHARE 2.5 acres, BYRON FLEA MARKET @ Byron Youth bakeries, pizza restaurants and AUTO 2008 HOLDEN ASTRA 167338km 5dr. cabin + sheds, 2bthrms, house site, elect, 4br 2bth $900 available for professional residential, combustion stoves, open Activity Centre (YAC), 1 Gilmore Cres, Full service history SN8306 ...... $7500 on creek $380,000. Ph 0422774066 2nd Saturday of each month 8am-1pm. South Golden Beach practitioners Main Street. fi res, pot belly, kindling. Various load AUTO 2002 HOLDEN COMMODORE wagon. sizes from 4’x 6’ to 4 ton tipper. Food, entertainment, vintage & pre-loved Great condition and value SN0326 ...... $3850 3br 1 bth $620 Call 0432 047 221 bargains. Next market on 11 Feb. Stalls or PROPERTY WANTED PRICES STARTING FROM $95. 2008 PROTON SAVVY 71955km manual 5dr. rug space avail 0490026840 Low kms rego 4/17 SN5684 ...... $4990 Ocean Shores VOLUME DISCOUNTS. ACREAGE within 10 mins of Mullum, for Good customer parking. 2003 MITSUBISHI MAGNA sedan auto 148256km. local family. Ph 0402487213 Matt 0427 172 684 BYRON 22 Cooper St, Sat 8-1pm. 3 girls Service history 6mths rego sn8828 ...... $5495 4br 3bth $800 selling quality clothes & homewares BARGAINS REMOVALISTS L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads O.SHORES 50A Rajah Rd, Sat 8am. ballinacarcentre.com.au 6685 0177 Bangalow Household goods, drills, books, clothing 16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads cåƵĬƼĀƋƋåÚŅƚƋųåƋ±ĜĬ Ballina Car Centre DLN 19950 Local, affordable, reliable & quick MULLUM 4/1 Poinciana St, Sat 8am- 6686 5586 / 0418 676 274 Ph 66845510 or 0402199999 ŸƋŅųåťĬ屟åüŅųŸ±Ĭå 3pm. Vinyl records, CDs H’hold items, $18,000 neg. Rosewood dining table & chairs ANDY’S MOVE & MORE • Fence posts • Hardwood poles Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Perfect for a start up, small • Sleepers • Paling fence timber MOTOR BIKES Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533 business or pop-up store. • Offcuts • Banana props Bangalow All the hard work has been • Drummed molasses • Firewood FURNITURE PLUS SALE YAMAHA XT600 1991 ex-army. Good Landlords – we have qualifi ed tenants done, all you have to do is Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Sat 11th Feb 7am–11 cond. $3000. Tyagarah. 0427774450 LITTLE GREEN looking for properties in Bangalow and move in! Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 surrounding areas. Please phone us Located on Deacon Street, Karen 0427 804 284 Container at left end Ballina Road, CARAVANS TRUCK.com.au TODAY for an honest appraisal. Bangalow (medical centre street) Ute & Driver from $30 Bangalow next door to – drive into fi eld. All must go. CORNDALE $400 Champagne Lane. POP TOP CARAVAN 16 foot York 1984, 3 bed, 1 bath, converted dairy bails, French style TV cabinet and coff ee table; rare model, Galv chassis, good clean • DELIVERIES avail 17th Feb šåųƼ±ýŅųÚ±ÆĬåųåĹƋú Sofa (spare covers); metal console; large Available now! Summerland cond, dual fridge, gas stove, 1 dbl bed • SMALL MOVES ROSEBANK $600 outdoor table; mirrors; tall artifi cial raphis 1 sng bed, full annexe, fantastic towing, Phone 0412 377 830 palms; mirrored cabinets; kaftans; nice bits 4 bed, 1 bath homestead, avail now Antiques $4300. Ph 0422774066 • TIP RUNS and pieces. Eftpos avail. Ph 0402 363 475. BANGALOW $1655 per month and Garden Centre 0415 194 654 Offi ce space, main street, upstairs, BUSINESS FOR SALE [email protected] 25sqm, avail now One of the largest antique BANGALOW $425 Find Echo A WELL ESTABLISHED cleaning shops in Australia. Tip Runs & Business space, 2 x shops, industrial business in the Byron area for sale. Great SHORT TERM ACCOM. estate, kitchenette, 2 toilets, fl ex lease, return on investment. For all enquiries avail now Classifi eds on OPEN 7 DAYS Rubbish [email protected] or 0447487092 TYAGARAH cottage, fully-furn. Couples only, but can accommodate 1 child. BANGALOW $800 GOURMET GIFT BASKET BUSINESS Walking distance to Tyagarah beach. Business/retail space, 4 rooms, avail now Echonetdaily Smith Street, West Ballina Removal All stock, website, full training & support. $485pw all bills incl. Ph 0437070795 For more available rental properties go to 6686 0211 Small, unique online business with huge www.eldersbangalow.com.au growth potential $11,500. Contact: ECHO CLASSIFIEDS every day 0408 210 772 gifts@fl avoursofbyronbay.com.au • 66841777 • 19a Byron Street, Bangalow www.summerlandbronzes.com 02 6687 1500 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 43 BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL HORTICULTURAL APPRENTICESHIP

POSITIONS VACANT HAIRDRESSER Courses start at $109. Ph 0457537486 At Production Nursery. Physical outdoor MUSICAL NOTES LIFE CELEBRATIONS chair for rent work. Suit school leaver. The Department of Fair Trading Be your own boss NEED A RESUME? Ph Scott 0421955020 QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert has warned people to be very careful Work your own hours in From $25. Jacleen 0403130165 piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019 about responding to advertisements Busy Ocean Shores salon CLEANER full-time for residential & offering work at home. Readers should Contact Lisa at MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & commercial cleaning. Must have cleaning BIRTHDAYS SANDY’S be wary if asked to pay money upfront [email protected] friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation exp, attention to detail, be reliable, good for employment opportunities and never Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right communication skills, own car, ability to LAST LAUGH send money to a post offi ce box PA/ADMIN POSITION applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791 commit for min 1 year. Email resume to: Competent in admin duties preferably [email protected] EXP DOMESTIC CLEANER with marketing background. Bookings BEAUTY THERAPIST room for rent ABN req, own transport, Byron Shire and offi ce duties. 15 hours per week to [email protected] WORK WANTED wide, fl exible hrs, min 3 week days per start. Contract basis. Email resumes to: METAL ROOFER immediate start. Ph Happy week, pref local, $25ph. 0451102239 [email protected] 0428665025 COMPLETE GARDEN SERVICE Lawns, gardens, tip runs etc. References Birthday Tim 0405529275 Paid Position Jules, you RAFAEL THE HANDYMAN colour our as a Face-to-Face I solve all kind of domestic problems. world xxx Fundraiser. Phone 0405282601 EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for Sandra Aranha, Work with our team fundraising all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215 Happy Birthday aka Sandy Gandhi, loved for rainforest charities. Experience LOCAL REMOVALIST super-chick Sophia preferred but not essential as our community and gave Term 1 courses Happy to move big, small & in between. training is provided. Call Benny 0402199999 tirelessly. Now it’s time Phone 0455 443 166 or email to give love back. starting soon... [email protected] IRONING SERVICE This is an invitation to all who Tue 14th February • Apple Mac Next Step Shirts, sheets & everything in between. Suffolk Park. $28/hr. Angela 0414719680 knew and were touched by Sandy • Provide First Aid • Guitar Impro and Chord Carer/Helper needed to to share in a celebration of her life. • Spirit Bellydance Extensions 12 Bar Blues support woman with Private Aged Care in your home provided by caring Certifi ed Worker. 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Ph Geoff 0401320351 DRUM KIT, GUITAR, SITAR LESSONS Begins 15 February. Ocean Shores. SMS 0413770244 or GESUCHT Email: [email protected] Bosun Call Karim on 6685 7777 or Gesucht wird ein deutschstäm- Bosun is a 21-month-old desexed mige ältere Dame für die Jean Sindel male golden labrador. He is a very email [email protected] Haushaltführung von alleinste- Bass active boy who needs plenty of henden Geschäft smann i.R. Lessons of Mullumbimby would exercise and ideally another young Geboten wird freie Unterkunft have celebrated her 100th dog to play with – would suit an 1 Gilmore Crescent, Byron Bay birthday on February 12. & Versorgung auf einem idil- From basics to acreage situation. If you can give lyisch gelegenen Grundstück advanced soloing. On Sunday afternoon a permanent, loving home please her daughter Bronwyn will contact the Friends of the Pound nahe Mullumbimby / Byron Phone: Friends of the RTO NO: 90013 place her ashes in the Rehoming Centre on Bay NSW Australien. 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Every year many thousand verbal communication skills, and a well Family and friends are invited unwanted cats and dogs are * Cert III in Horticulture (AHC30716) - starts 27th April developed ability to establish and manage new to attend a Funeral Mass at the born to pets that haven’t been client relationships. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, desexed. And sadly, most end 45 Cedar Street Maleny, Queensland up being put down. Different levels of funding are available, call to see if 30 Hours a week, Monday to Friday from 8.45am to 2.45pm on Friday the 10th of February 2017 commencing at 1.30pm. So please... you are eligible, hurry as places are limited! with a base of $2,200 per month plus generous commission. desex Call Jan on 02 6639 5024 to arrange an interview 02 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au your pets! 44 February 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Classifieds Sport Send us your sport stories and photos: [email protected] MONTHLY MARKETS Ebony 1st SAT Bruns Heads 6628 4495 4th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 McDonagh leads charges for is one of our two 1st SAT Murwillumbah 0417 759 777 4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta cats who hasn’t yet been chosen 1st SUN Byron Bay 6685 6807 5th SUN Lennox Head 0419 369 609 to be adopted. 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 5th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 She is a stunning 2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0431 524 044 SATURDAYS Lennox Head junior surfers Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm 6685 6807 charcoal coloured girl who is very 2nd SUN The Channon 6688 6433 affectionate with people so we aren’t 2nd SUN Lennox Head 0419 369 609 quite sure why she’s still here. Now that FARMERS MARKETS 2nd SUN Alstonville 6628 1568 Each TUE New Brighton 6677 1345 all our kittens have found their forever 2nd SUN Coolangatta Each TUE Organic Lismore 6628 1084 homes, we think it might give Ebony her 3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 Each WED 7-11am M’bah 6684 7834 chance to shine. Photos don’t ever do 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0417 759 777 Each THU 8-11am Byron 6687 1137 darker coloured cats justice. Trust us on Each FRI 7-11am Mullum 6677 1345 3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 this one, Ebony epitomises beauty. Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow 6687 1137 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki 6679 5530 To meet this gorgeous girl & Luna, our 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328 Each SAT 8.30-11am Lismore 0466 415 172 other cat, please visit the Cat Adoption 4th SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 2nd SUN 9am–2pm Tabulam 6688 6433 Centre at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby. First quarter February 4 15:18 OPEN: FEBRUARY 2017 Tues 2.30–4.30pm Full moon February 11 11:32 Thurs 3–5pm Third quarter February 19 06:33 Astronomical data Sat 10am–12 noon New moon February 27 01:58 and tides Call AWL 6684 4070 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, month rise set rise set height (m) height (m) COMPANION ANIMALS WELFARE INC. 1 W 0616 1942 1003 2230 1217,1.66 0538,0.32; 1836,0.29 2 T 0617 1941 1103 2310 0045,1.38; 1300,1.56 0629,0.40; 1921,0.32 3 F 0618 1940 1204 2351 0140,1.38; 1347,1.45 0728,0.49; 2011,0.35 4 S 0619 1940 1306 0245,1.40; 1446,1.33 0841,0.57; 2109,0.38 5 S 0620 1939 1410 0036 0359,1.44; 1558,1.24 1008,0.60; 2215,0.38 6 M 0620 1939 1512 0124 0515,1.53; 1719,1.20 1135,0.57; 2322,0.35 7 T 0621 1938 1614 0216 0623,1.63; 1834,1.22 1251,0.48 Mikey is just one the region’s junior surfers with a big future. Photo SNSW/Smith 8 W 0622 1937 1713 0313 0721,1.74; 1936,1.26 0024,0.30; 1350,0.39 9 T 0623 1936 1807 0413 0813,1.82; 2029,1.32 0120,0.24; 1440,0.31 Ross Kendall other issues. the recent Rip Curl Grom- 10 F 0624 1936 1857 0514 0900,1.86; 2115,1.36 0210,0.19; 1523,0.26 Mikey won the first event Search National Final. 11 S 0624 1935 1943 0616 0944,1.86; 2159,1.39 0257,0.17; 1602,0.24 Lennox Head junior surfer at Bells Beach, and reached There is great support in Want to help the dogs of Byron 12 S 0625 1934 2024 0716 1023,1.82; 2239,1.40 0340,0.19; 1640,0.25 Shire? Do you have skills or time to Mikey McDonagh is sitting the semis in the second at the area for developing surfers 13 M 0626 1933 2102 0815 1100,1.75; 2317,1.40 0422,0.24; 1715,0.28 volunteer each week? Join the CAWI on top of the JQS Subway Pro North Narrabeen two weeks from family, friends and many team! We are looking for people to 14 T 0627 1932 2139 0911 1134,1.65; 2355,1.38 0502,0.31; 1747,0.32 help in our Op Shop, on the Dog Team 15 W 0627 1932 2214 1006 1207,1.54 0543,0.41; 1819,0.37 Junior Surf series ladder, and ago. others. and for Fundraising Events. 16 T 0628 1931 2249 1059 0033,1.35; 1240,1.42 0626,0.51; 1852,0.42 is relishing taking his surfing Taking on older competi- ‘Everyone knows everyone Apply online www.cawi.org.au/ 17 F 0629 1930 2326 1152 0116,1.32; 1315,1.31 0715,0.60; 1930,0.47 to the next level with a fresh, tors is all part of the challenge. in the water, and the older contact-us/ or call 02 6685 1444 18 S 0630 1929 1243 0209,1.30; 1400,1.20 0815,0.68; 2016,0.52 clear and determined attitude. ‘It is a tough playing field. surfers are stoked to see the 19 S 0630 1928 0003 1335 0316,1.29; 1500,1.11 0933,0.73; 2116,0.56 ‘I have started the new year All the best surfers in Austral- young guys coming through,’ ONLY ADULTS 20 M 0631 1927 0044 1426 0432,1.32; 1621,1.07 1103,0.71; 2225,0.56 21 T 0632 1926 0127 1516 0540,1.39; 1739,1.08 1212,0.65; 2331,0.53 refreshed and in a really good ia are there. You really have Mikey said. www.tantrabyronbay.com 22 W 0632 1925 0213 1606 0634,1.47; 1840,1.14 1307,0.58 headspace,’ he said. to bring your A-game, every Event three in the series Exquisite tantra massage & tuition for 23 T 0633 1924 0304 1654 0721,1.56; 1929,1.21 0027,0.47; 1349.0.49 The seven-event series has time. is in March in Sydney before men, women & couples. 0425347477 24 F 0634 1923 0357 1740 0803,1.65; 2012,1.28 0113,0.40; 1426,0.41 the full support of Surfing ‘Whoever gets the right the surfers head off to Western EXQUISITE 25 S 0635 1922 0453 1824 0843,1.72; 2053,1.36 0154,0.32; 1500,0.34 Be impressed with my hot body and Australia and the World Surf waves will win the heat, [but Australia. 26 S 0635 1921 0552 1906 0921,1.77; 2133,1.44 0234,0.26; 1535,0.28 warm hands. Tweed area. 0498073208 League and forms part of the being bale to get on top of the Mikey is concentrating on 27 M 0636 1920 0652 1947 1000,1.79; 2214,1.50 0315,0.22; 1611,0.24 SEXIEST MASSAGE IN BYRON BAY 28 T 0637 1919 0753 2028 1038,1.77; 2256,1.55 0358,0.21; 1646,0.22 2017 WSL Australasian Junior older guys] is definitely a self- this series and will ‘see what Truly gorgeous goddess! 0490466413 Times are Eastern Daylight Saving. Qualifying Series. esteem booster,’ he said. happens for the next half of Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; SOFT HANDS WARM OIL Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; The winning athletes get an Lennox Head is producing the year,’ he said. Sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron. Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; opportunity to compete for a some other really good surf- Mikey does home school- 0407264343 Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high sensualmassagebyronbay.com 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 coveted title at the World Surf ers, notably in the 11–14 year ing to fit in his travelling and min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of HOT LIKE HONEY, 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. 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North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 45 Sport Send us your sport stories and photos: [email protected] North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Byron takes third after Cudgen Local futsal star still needs help dominates Country SLSC finals to fund tour with national team The Cudgen Headland SLSC Ross Kendall won double the points of their nearest rival at the 2017 Krista Ruehe has been work- NSW Country Surf Life Sav- ing hard to raise funds and ing Championships at South hone her skills so she can West Rocks last weekend. travel to America to represent The victory by Cudgen Australia in the U/19 national ended the Byron SLSC’s six– futsal team. year winning streak at the The former Mullumbimby event. High student competed for Cudgen lost to Byron last the Far North NSW youth year by just seven points. women’s team in the national While sheer numbers futsal championships held in helped the Cudgen crew South Windsor in January. to victory, some outstand- ‘Unfortunately our team Krista (shirt 13) with her Far North NSW team in January. ing performances from key didn’t make the finals this Photo contributed competitors saw the Cudgen time; however, it was a great stakes rise rapidly over the experience. I can’t say I’ve national team tour that starts up the American national weekend played in such extreme heat in June this year. futsal championships in July. ‘The Cudgen club has put (46 degrees) before, but it was After some successful fun- Krista started playing the in a lot of work since the last a good test,’ she said. draising events before Christ- full-field 11-girl-a-side ver- Championships and have The team was made up of mas she has been able to drop sion of football, and made been determined to get the younger girls playing togeth- her crowdfunding target to representative teams when victory and to do it so con- er for one of their first times $4,000. She has received she was younger. She decided vincingly this time round is a and the team had trouble gel- pledges totalling $600 on the to have a break from the sport credit to the team and the rest ling together. www.gofundme platform, so while she concentrated on of the club,’ Cudgen Head- ‘It wasn’t the same team as far. high school, but decide to go land director of surf sports last year. It was all a bit differ- Despite being keen to get in one last competition before Matthew Bell said. ent,’ she said. together with the national she left school last year. ‘We had around 70 nip- ‘Four players got heat squad Krista won’t get a Her performances for the pers here this weekend and stroke’. chance to train with them state team earned her a posi- our more experienced ath- Krista started out try- until they all get to America. tion in the national squad. letes like Scott McCartney Caitlin Callahan (Byron SLSC) finished 2nd in the U/19 ing to raise $6,600 to get to Once there they will play a To donate see: www. go- and Nadi Canning are big Ironwoman event at the Championships. Photo contributed America for the self-funded game every day as they build fundme.com/kristausa. mentors for the kids and push the whole team to give their Stella performances were SLSC 301 best,’ he said. seen by Anthea Warne who Warilla Barrack Point Girl Surfriders sign on this week Cudgen secured a trifecta won the U/17 Board, Surf and SLSC 259 Lennox All Girls Surfriders runs monthly club rounds They are all fun and excit- in the beach relays winning Ironwoman, then backed up Coffs Harbour SLSC 202 pride themselves on pro- providing the opportunity to ing events to be involved in. the U/17, U/19 and Open to win the Open Surf Race Tacking Point SLSC 183 moting the advancement of get together with a fun group The All Girls Surfriders event in both male and fe- as well. Cabarita Beach SLSC 175 women’s surfing throughout of like-minded girls/ladies have many members from male divisions. Wins in the Wauchope Bonny Hills all levels, in a safe and sup- who share the same passion the Byron and Tweed shires. premier team event, the Tap- Points Results SLSC 174 portive environment. for the ocean. Anyone interested in join- lin Relay, were also recorded Cudgen Headland SLSC The surprise result of the The sign-on day for 2017 is Other activities through- ing the club is encouraged to in Open Male and Female, 1105 championships was Sawtell this Saturday February 11 be- out the year include a week- head down for the sign-on. and U/17 and U/19 Male. Sawtell SLSC 541 SLSC that finishing second tween 8am and 10am at Len- end annual camp-out, the Contact co-presidents for The U/15 Male and Female Byron Bay SLSC 473 on the overall pointscore. nox beach, opposite the pub. hardcore winter prize round 2017: Jane Collins 0427 930 Cameron Relays also fell to Port Macquarie SLSC 352 It was the best result ever The Lennox All Girls Sur- and an inter-club tag team 699 or Melissa Wright 0429 Cudgen. Lennox Head-Alstonville for the club at this event. friders is in its 26th year and challenge. 876 601. Going for Bronze at Brunswick BUD enjoy success at Beach CALLING ALL SPORTS The Echo wants to support you Ultimate Championship The Byron Ultimate Disc place on the podium. team had a ‘successful and They also played a semifi- happy’ Australia Day Beach nal against one of the tourna- Ultimate Championship at ment’s top ‘all-star’ sides. Coolangatta in January. ‘We showed we could A team of 12 players, in- match the best by holding the cluding four women and two game to five all at half time,’ father-son combinations ven- Paul said. tured north for the event, ac- As fatigue set in the fitter cording to spokesperson Paul players pulled away to win Glennie. the game 12–5. ‘There was a good ages BUD also played against split. It is great to see the kids the Stoners ‘Far North Coast’, Previous graduates of the Bronze Medallion course with coming through,’ he said. an ultimate Frisbee-side Club president Craig Reid (far left). Photo contributed The BUD finished fourth based in The Channon. Brunswick SLSC is running come an Active Patrol Mem- out of seven after narrowly ‘It was very enjoyable and a Bronze Medallion and Surf ber who can be assigned to a Please send stories, pics, match reports, losing the battle for bronze by exciting to see the sport, and upcoming events, tall tales (not too tall mind you), Rescue Certificate course friendly patrol. Patrol duties two points, 12–10. talent pool, growing in the results and anecdotes to [email protected]. starting February 26. occur every four weeks. The side was down 9–5 at northern rivers,’ he said. The course goes for a day For more details visit half time and made a huge BUD player Emma and a night for eight weeks. www.brunswickslsc.org or comeback ensuring an excit- Sweeney was awarded Most Once completed the Bronze contact Braeden at training@ ing finish, but just couldn’t Valuable Female Player of the medal allows people to be- brunswickslsc.org. get over the line to claim a tournament. 46 February 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Community at work

U3A Ballina/Byron Ballina Camera Club Church. Theme: Philippines – ‘Am I being If you would like to join WIRES and 5.45 on Fridays and Scouts (10½–14½) unfair to you?’ All welcome. participate in our course on 26 February, meet Tuesdays at 6.15 during school On The At our meeting at 10am on 14/2/17 in Ballina Camera Club print meeting please contact us as soon as possible. term. Info: Jim 0408 546 522 or go the RSL, Mullumbimby, Sally Archer will Thursday 9 February at 6.30pm at the Byron Sophia Call our 24-hour hotline on 6628 1898 or to www.scouts.com.au. speak on Mission Australia. All welcome. Kentwell Community Centre. New see http://wiresnr.org/Helping.html. Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: A Horizon Enquiries 6680 7350. members welcome. Enq Mark 6686 6915. New ‘Origin’ Philosophy, presented by Fermentation Festival U3A Brunswick Valley DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY U3A Brunswick Valley Get spiritually fit Gavin Greenoak, Thursday 9 February, Fermentation Festival Blue Knob Market U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 1–3pm, at Unitarian Church, Carlyle St, resumes 14 February 10am–12, Uniting Tuesday Forum 14 February 10am–12, Free energy-awakening Events at Ballina 4 March, 9am–1pm, stalls, demos, 719 Email copy marked Byron Bay. Info: Celia 02-6684 3623. Blue Knob Rd. Enq: 0448 685 925. Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick ‘On The Horizon’ to Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick and Byron 11 Feb 1.30pm and 12 Feb Heads. Courses may recommence week Heads. Des Wann presents ‘Wunderbar! 10am. Bookings: Living Illumination, Women’s health End-of-life choices beginning 30 January. Visitors welcome. The Best of the New Year Ballets’. Visitors Leiza 0417 965 542. [email protected]. NSW Health Women’s Health Matters Ring 6685 1732. welcome. Ring 6685 1732. Voluntary euthanasia options discussed Bangalow Park AGM Bowls and Scrabble presents free Out of the Blues workshops at meetings held quarterly on the Gold for midlife and older women, Tuesdays 21 Big Boss movie The Bangalow Park 355 Committee of Animal Justice Party Social bowls and Scrabble afternoon Coast. The next one will be on February Feb till 28 March, Girl Guide Hall, Carlyle St, 9. Phone Elaine 07 5580 8215. Big Boss: Last Leader of the Crocodile Management is holding the Annual Animal Justice Party Northern Rivers Friday 10 Feb at 1.30pm in the Uniting Byron Bay. Bookings essential: 6620 2999. Islands doco 10 Feb, Mullum Civic Hall. General Meeting for 2017 in the Supporters Group meets Saturday 11 Church Hall, Brunswick Heads. All VIEW Club AGM Doors open 7pm; Screening 8pm. Further Show Secretary’s Office, Bangalow February at 2pm in Bangalow RSL Hall. All welcome. Enquiries 6685 1661. BVFC AGM details: 0439 882 132. Showgrounds, Station Street entrance, at welcome. Enquiries christina_hart1@ Brunswick Valley VIEW Club AGM Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley FC AGM 7.30pm on Tuesday 21 February. hotmail.com or 6687 0607. Byron Bay Garden Club Thursday 9 February at Brunswick Mullum CWA 12 Feb 11am at Mullumbimby Ex-Services Heads Bowling Club, 10.30am. Fees due. Byron Bay Garden Club lunch at 12.30pm Club. Enquiries 0422 946 914. Mullumbimby Branch of CWA garage V Day OS Art Competition followed by our meeting at 1.20pm on Apologies to Rae by Monday 6th: 0427 103 072. sale, 8am–2pm, Saturday 18 February V DAY One Billion Rising Tues 14 Feb, Artists, get your paint brushes out and Saturday 11 February at Byron Services WIRES is recruiting 2017 at the CWA Rooms, Tincogan Main Beach, Byron Bay 7am, flashmob start painting for the 11th Annual Ocean Club. Info: Jeni 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Street, Mullumbimby. We would greatly Wildlife Information, Rescue and Try Scouting dance against violence towards women. Shores Country Club Art Competition/ appreciate donations of good-quality Dance rehearsals Thursday 9th, 12–1pm, Exhibition. Entry forms are available at World Day of Prayer Education Service WIRES offers a basic Is your child looking for a new adventure training course that will teach you how saleable items. For collection please Saturday 11th, 11am–12 noon, at Future www.oceanshorescc.com.au after 15 Feb. for 2017? Why not try out 1st Bangalow Mullumbimby World Day of Prayer Friday to safely rescue and provide emergency phone Sue 6684 1675. Dreamers, 24 Marvell Street, Byron Bay. Scouts? Cub Scouts (7½–10½) meet at Enquiries Marilyn 6680 4907. 3 March at 10am at St John’s Catholic care for injured and orphaned wildlife.

on low incomes with safe, fair interest- 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican 0439 843 657 or Mani on 0488 433 047. free loans of up to $1,000 for purchasing Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens N165 Regular As essential goods and services. Contact Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday CoDA Mungo’s Crossword the Byron Community Centre to find 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is 123456 out more. enq Liz 6684 2622 nights. Mullumbimby a worldwide network of groups of men Clockwork 7 Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop and women learning how to develop Budgeting Support opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY and maintain healthy and fulfilling 8910 Money Matters is a free service helping Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday relationships. For more information visit Please note that, owing to people identify where their money of the month 10am-2pm. Companion www.codependentsanonymous.org.au space restrictions, not all is going, how best to save and, most Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop or phone 9281 3330. importantly, how to get on top of bills! Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) 11 12 entries may be included each Contact the Byron Community Centre to open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm. Byron FLEA week. Email copy marked make an appointment. Lions Club Byron FLEA at the YAC (1 Gilmore ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to Museums Interested in making new friends and Crescent) 2nd Saturday of every month 13 14 15 [email protected]. helping our community? Lions Club of from 8am till 1pm. Free stalls for young Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Brunswick Mullumbimby meets 1st & 3rd people. Call Berri 0490 026 840. Museum at corner of Myocum & Stuart Tuesdays at 7pm Ocean Shores Country Neighbourhood Centre 16 17 18 19 20 Sts Mullumbimby open every Friday Club. Info: Joan Towers 0400 484 419. Town Choir Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood 10am–12 noon and market Saturdays Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am–1pm. Discover your local history. Low-cost food weekly at the Timber Slab factory, Jubilee 9am–4pm and offers a range of services Bangalow Museum & Tea Room open Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers 21 22 23 and activities. Everyone is welcome to Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm, Cnr Ashton Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you welcome. come and enjoy art, music, games, great & Deacon Sts Bangalow. Volunteers have any sort of Centrelink card you may food and more. Call reception on 6684 sought, please contact the museum purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, Sex & Love Addicts Anon 24 25 1286 and discover what is on offer. 6687 2183. and enjoy a cuppa. C3 Care Byron Bay Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is Respite Service Drug support groups Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. peer-support group of men and women com to see if you are eligible, or call for whom sex and/or romance have Byron Shire Respite Service Inc 26 Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 6680 8872. become a problem. For details of weekly delivers high-quality respite care to 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week meetings, phone 0452 074 974 or visit a broad range of clients throughout in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you Carers’ support www.slaa.org.au. the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Cryptic Clues Quick Clues experiencing difficulties and challenges Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, ACROSS ACROSS because of the alcohol or drug use of Support Group for family members CWA Bangalow email [email protected], someone close to you? Learn coping 1. The Ivy Forest Mob – Ali’s gang, 1. Ali Baba’s fellow criminals, and friends who have a loved one with Interested women are welcome website: www.byronrespite.com.au. skills and gain support from others. according to 10 (5,7) according the 1001 Nights (5,7) a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm Confidential meetings in Byron Bay 8. Long steps or paces (7) Thursday of each month 9.30am at the and the second Monday evening of each 8. Steps into trousers (7) Meditation 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 9. Formal arguments or discussions (7) Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA 9. Coming-out girl consumed by Buddhist meditation teaching and upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Info: Leanne 0409 818 643. rooms for craft and friendship. Rooms are small considerations (7) 11. Arithmetical mean (7) practice now at the Living Yoga Sanga, Westpac Bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933. open daily Monday–Saturday 9am–noon. 11. Hail Fury – can be mean (7) 12. Attend to an itch (7) first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship Toastmasters 12. Money can be the devil if it’s old (7) 13. Not within proper bounds (of 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela of men and women for whom drugs Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters Mullum CWA behaviour) (5) on 0438 858 842 or [email protected]. had become a major problem. We are 13. Unpopular matter – not proper (5) meetings coaching in communication 14. Dance club (9) Dzogchen Meditation Group – 1st and recovering addicts who meet regularly Mullumbimby Branch CWA Handicraft 14. Hectic sod wrecks night spot (9) and self-development run on 1st and 3rd 16. Wistful, close to tears (5-4) 3rd Saturdays of each month at Brunswick to help each other stay clean. For Group in the CWA rooms Tincogan Street 16. Note: horse carrying two Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, 19. Australian political party (5) Heads Community Centre. Contact Katie information and meetings call 6680 7280. Mullumbimby each 1st, 3rd and 4th unknowns is showing unhappiness Byron Bay; www.byronbaytoastmasters. 0417 798 726 or qld@shenpenaustralia. Are you concerned about somebody Wednesday of the month throughout (5-4) 21. Sound systems (abbrev) (7) org. MullumMagic Toastmasters org for more info. Mindfulness else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups 2016. Classes in knitting, crochet, 23. German battleship sunk by the meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday in 19. Scientifi c institution, or a political Meditation with Pairoj Brahma, Melli meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting embroidery and sewing are offered. party? (5) RAF in 1944 (7) Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Ashni Enquiries Margaret 66842956. O’Brien and Heather Albrecht Every Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www. 21. Unsteadily steer very large sound 24. Shepherd, subject of an ode by John Milton (7) Tuesday 7.15–9pm at the yurt, Temple al-anon.alateen.org/australia systems (7) 25. Called upon, sojourned with (7) Byron (www.templebyron.com). No fees, 23. Strange trip with object unknown contact 0423 241 916, 401 359 559. www. Quota Club $1,000 GRANTS – it’s a German warship! (7) 26. Household artefact rubbed to evoke themindfulnesssummit.com. Healing a genie in the 1001 Nights (7’1,4) Quota Club of Brunswick Valley meets JAN/FEB 2017 24. Massacred 101, sadly mourned by Meditation – 7.30pm Wednesdays every 1st Thursday of the month at the John Milton (7) DOWN Temple Byron and Sunday mornings 1. Decay, turmoil (7) Ocean Shores Country Club at 6pm. Ph 25. Dropped in on six, in place (7) in Myocum. Call Dean 0414 364 415 or 0439 733 763 for more info. PERIOD 2. Spread out from centre, illuminate (7) 26. Found in damp Dallas – precious wwwunityhousebyron.com.au. Spanish conversation object mentioned by 10 (7’1, 4) 3. The day before today (9) A Spanish conversation group meets The Lions Club of Brunswick Landcare DOWN 4. Hell, or the god of hell (5) Bangalow Land and Rivercare working every Monday evening in Mullumbimby Mullumbimby are offering 5. Ban, stopping of trade (7) in order to improve language skills and 1. We hear that sable, perhaps, bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See 6. Give a right to, allow a claim (7) cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 signifi ed agitation (7) www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz BI-MONTHLY GRANTS up to $1,000 7. Jewish citizen of a Persian city, hero 0242. 2. Shed light on estimate about a 6687 1309. of a story in the 1001 Nights (5,2,5) These grants can be applied for by any princess (7) 10. Female narrator of the 1001 Nights (12) Craft group Repair Cafe Not-For-Profi t organisation or group which supports 3. Eve, agreed, trade around axis (9) our local community within the Byron Shire (except 15. Medicines to induce drowsiness or The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the 4. Uneven shade? Hell; ... (5) sleep (9) Mullumbimby campus of Byron every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Bangalow who have their own Lions Club) i.e. Church 5. ... thus, graduate inside bar (7) 17. Cut out of a letter or design (7) Community College in Burringbar Street Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron groups, health groups, local charities, service groups, 6. Give right to obscene teen lit (7) 18. Ceded, surrendered (7) Bay. Bring lunch and whatever else on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers any humanitarian purposes. will be there to help you fix things that 7. Chaotic Somalia focus for one of 19. City in Northern Greece, also given you need. All welcome. Do you prefer 10’s heroes (5,2,5) name of Professor Behrendt (7) patchwork and quilting? Come along might otherwise end up in the tip, or to These grants will be offered every two months. 10. Reveal he’s a crazed storyteller? But 20. Reinforced, also heavily urbanised (5,2) on Monday evening same place at 6pm. advise how it might be done. Contact the Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby it’s a woman! (12) 22. Popular style of Japanese food (5) Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985. PO Box 12 Mullumbimby Rainbow Dragons 15. Three directions about a case – Last week’s solution N164 Email: [email protected] they’ll send you to sleep (9) Library fun Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) FRANZKAFKA HEMP 17. Supply an outline for confused Baby Bounce session Mullumbimby welcomes breast cancer survivors for An application will be sent to you. ENECE LE clients (7) LOGANBERRY WEAK – Tuesday 11.30am, Brunswick Heads – a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Applications must be received by 14th February 2017. Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. 18. Unknown journalist covered up, LUOTOAMI Friday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Friday 10am. PLAST I CSURGEON Storytime for toddlers and pre-school Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@ The $1,000 grant for Nov/Dec was awarded to: lied badly, and threw in the towel (7) PAPCEMNG children Mullumbimby – Friday 10.30am, gmail.com. The Byron Bay Rainbow Swim Club ABROAD ANO I NTED Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Teaching disabled children to swim 19. Ms Giddings is second inside a RREESU Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am. Op shops northern Greek city (7) TANTALUS ATOMI C Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Unsuccessful applications do not carry forward, 20. Strengthened a characteristic of IADPAIAK most cities (5,2) ASTROPHYS I C I ST No-interest loans Mullumbimby – open each Saturday a new application is required. LUXOSECG Byron Community No Interest Loans 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican 22. South American greeting Japanese I NRE BRA I NDRA I N Scheme (NILS) is a not-for-profit Op Shop opens Monday to Friday Any questions phone Tony Cornell 6680 2011, food (5) TA I SARA community program providing people 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: Joan Towers 0400 484 419 or Claire Harris 6680 3707. YULE VAN I TYFA I R North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo February 8, 2017 47 Backlash

While Byron Shire Council seeks to give us the rate rise that not too many people wanted – and the state gov- ernment refuses to give us something like the bed tax we really need – there is no guar- antee Council will get the full rise requested from the Inde- pendent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). IPART has pegged the 2017–18 rate rise at 1.5 per cent (see how it’s done at http://bit.ly/ratepeg), so Byron’s 7.5 per cent – com- pounded over four years! – is a big ask. By comparison Bal- lina Shire sought public input recently on a proposed rise of 4.9 per cent. QQQQ In the great Australian tradi- tion of facing problems head- on by holding a summit, of- ByRon bay BRoadbeach coolangatta ten mistakenly referred to as a Intrepid photographer and artist Peter King tracked down this pothole on one of his 02 6685 7103 07 5570 2166 07 5536 5455 gabfest, Council is summitis- morning walks in the wilds of The Pocket. He’s named it ‘Terror Nullius’, which he says ing the thorny problem of ‘af- means ‘undriveable’. fordable housing’ on Friday February 10 at the Cavanbah subject of teabags, the good MULLUM FLORIST Centre, 8.30am–7.30pm. You’ll folk at Questacon show you HEART MATTERS need to register at http://bit.ly/ how to make a teabag rocket å±ƚƋĜüƚĬāŅƵåųŸĜĹƋĘåĘå±ųƋŅüaƚĬĬƚĵÆĜĵÆƼ byronaffh ousing for a chance at http://bit.ly/teabagrocket. Adult and Adolescent Counselling Place your Valentines Day orders now to participate. We reckon in- Science, ain’t it grand? Couples and Family Therapy vesting in Ikea’s award-win- QQQQ Mental health and wellbeing ning refugee shelters (http:// NSW Chief Justice Tom Ba- Personal growth and transformation bit.ly/ikeashelter) – in this thurst remarked recently that case for refugees from free- while the Supreme Court’s Come to Our Workshop market speculation – might be Twitter account is not nearly the way to go. Council could as popular as those of Lord 
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