THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 25 #41 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Mullumbimby 02 6684 1777 Byron Bay 02 6685 5222 Fax 02 6684 1719 [email protected] BONUS SUPPLEMENT [email protected] Your Sustainable Community 2011 www.echo.net.au inserted in this week’s Echo 23,000 copies every week ARGUE OR CUDDLE WITH ME – IT’S YOUR CHOICE www.yoursustainablecommunity.net Harmony celebrated Empty mansions are ‘on-shore tax havens’ Echo Forum hears need for tax reform and local action on aff ordable housing Ray Moynihan to fi nd an aff ordable property close to Lismore. Australia’s leading advocate for aff ord- ‘I didn’t want my child growing up able housing, Professor Julian Disney, in a garage,’ she told Th e Echo. called for major changes to the way Chair of the National Housing houses are taxed at a forum in Byron Affordability Summit, Professor last week attended by over 200 people. Disney urged local councils to cre- Professor Disney told the forum, ate not-for-profi t companies to work ‘excessively generous’ tax concessions with developers to build genuinely meant houses were increasingly seen aff ordable housing, which could of- as speculative investments rather fer people the security of long-term than places to live, with very expen- rental leases, virtually unheard of in sive mansions becoming ‘on-shore tax Australia, though extremely common havens’ which sucked resources away in Europe. from more productive investments. Also at the forum Byron Commu- He called for changes to the nega- nity Centre general manager Paul tive gearing concessions for invest- Spooner launched a new campaign ment properties, reform to land or called ‘One Year, One House’ which capital gains taxes for very high-cost aims to garner community support to houses, and a reduction in stamp build at least one aff ordable house in Isabelle and Fleur from Mullumbimby St John’s primary school get along nicely, unlike some politicians (see below). duty, arguing the current system re- Byron in the coming twelve months. ‘Harmony Day is celebrated on March 21 every year,’ school principal, Mr Tim Bleakley said. ‘Our students will learn inforced inherited inequality creating Another group, Transition Byron, that not only do they share common ground with other cultures, but also that our diff erences make Australia a a ‘huge divide’ between those who’ve said they were actively seeking possi- special place. The most important lesson they will learn today is that in Australia, everyone belongs.’ Photo supplied been lucky with housing and those ble locations and developing plans for who haven’t. housing that was both aff ordable and Th e forum also heard fi rsthand ex- sustainable. Ray Moynihan chaired periences of the aff ordability crisis, Th e Echo’s forum, and Mandy Nolan Justine Elliot and Don Page argue over including from Blackbirds singer Re- will host the next one: ‘Are we failing nee Simone, who was forced to leave our kids?’, April 28. failed health funding in Byron Shire the insecurity of Byron’s rental market See more on the topic on page 12 Hans Lovejoy ‘On top of their lack of policies, the Byron Shire Hospital can be eligible biggest threat is that Don Page’s lead- for funding under the new federal/ Federal Labor’s Justine Elliot has hit er Barry O’Farrell will renege on the state arrangements. out at state MP Don Page and asked health agreement between the federal ‘Accordingly, the Coalition has com- to explain what policies he can deliver government and the Ssates. mitted to $1m planning money needed on health services. ‘Th is landmark agreement will pro- to enable this project to proceed. ‘With only a week to go until the vide $16.4 billion in new funding for ‘Th e Coalition will provide 1,500 State election, many locals have raised hospitals and healthcare across the extra beds in the health system and with me concerns that Don Page and nation. an extra 2475 nurses which will help Barry O’Farrell have failed to outline ‘Don Page needs to come clean and all hospitals including Mullumbimby their specifi c commitments for our tell us what his party intends to do.’ and Byron Bay. local hospitals. ‘Th e redevelopment of Byron Bay ‘I call upon Don Page to detail what $1m in planning needed Hospital was done under the last Co- funding commitments he has secured In response, Mr Page told The alition government. for the North Coast. Echo, ‘Th e applications for funding ‘Justine Elliot is the last person who ‘In particular, will he commit fund- are made by the North Coast Area should be talking about health in By- ing for the new Ewingsdale hospital? Health Service (NCAHS). ron Shire – neither state Labor nor Professor Julian Disney is urging councils to create not-for-profi t companies ‘Also, what funding has he secured ‘Th e NCAHS has to have detailed federal Labor have done anything to to work with developers to build genuinely aff ordable housing. Such for Byron and Mullumbimby hospitals? planning in place so that the Central assist with hospitals in Byron Shire.’ practice is common in Europe, he says. Photo Eve Jeff ery premium home loan call now NO application fee discounted interest rate NO monthly loan fee loan redraws available 1300 802 222 summerland.com.au Terms & conditions, fees & charges apply. See us for details.
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Hans Lovejoy aged in a sustainable way (eg within the Tuckean system), Do you agree a rail study is compensating the farmer, and @ THE COURT HOUSE HOTEL MULLUMBIMBY needed before major works returning it back to its natural are undertaken? wetland state. I agree that we need to re- Other initiatives would KARLOFF JACOBS CREEK view the previous reports… be far less expensive, such as VODKA RANGE but what is needed is a com- planting natives, rather than 2 FOR 3 FOR $ $ mitment to return to the north weeds, along river and banks, 56 20 coast a functioning public changing our current farming transport system. choices of cane and cattle with WOODSTOCK BUNDY UP We live in a region of popula- ones which are more floodplain BOURBON 2 FOR tion growth and tourism; the friendly or putting grazing ani- 2 FOR $62 return of the rail provides a ba- mals such as sheep and goats $56 sic need for access to transport, onto the floodplain where they options for freight transporting can eat much of the crop trash and tourism options as well as Freerange fowl farmer, Matthew Jamieson, and Simon which currently rots and adds YELLOWTAIL DEWARS meeting the general needs of Richardson at the Mullum Farmer’s Market. Photo Eve Jeffery to the fish kill problem. RANGE SCOTCH the community. We have to accept that to 3 FOR 2 FOR the other hand, have declared The idea that, say, organic fix some things that have been $25 $62 One could argue that while that Sydney-based train lines farmers can maintain the in- broken for a century and con- Effective 22/03 to 29/03 being in opposition, Mr Page will be built. If I was pinning my tegrity of their business while tinue to damage the land, wa- couldn’t have been able to hopes on the Nationals getting their land is pockmarked with ter, air or society, some costs ACCESS VIA DRIVE-THRU OR VIA commission a study, which the Liberals to pay for a train on hundreds of mines is absurd. will have to occur. ARCADE OFF MAIN STREET will be very costly. our tracks, I’d be nervous. There are also huge gains for WWW.LOCALLIQUOR.COM.AU Price Waterhouse Coopers Can you explain your policy to farmers to become more envi- did a comprehensive report Where do the Greens stand improve the Richmond River? ronmentally productive, and in 2004, clearly outlining the on fracking (natural gas The Greens support policies sustainable farming is about requirements. However, it is exploration)? for environmental protection ensuring food security and Celebrating what the Nationals are not say- The Greens support an im- and food security; these are not maintaining our biodiversity Another Year! ing that is more concerning. mediate moratorium on cur- at odds, they are intertwined. and waterway protection. In 2007, the Nationals public- rent and new mines so we can Southern Cross University Without a resilient natural Many thanks to my clients, referrers ly declared they would provide let science, our Water Boards produced a research paper, environment the whole com- and colleagues who have supported $100 million to get the trains and the community catch up written by Anthony Moore, munity suffers. the growth of my practice over the on our tracks, and promised at with the profit focus of mining which came up with a number Currently there is little focus past two years. Wishing you all an least six trips a day. Now when companies and government. of recommendations. on the costs of environmen- expansive year ahead. approaching becoming the gov- The Nationals do not. I do The expensive part would tal degradation. The Greens ernment, they are backtracking, not believe mining and agri- be the buyback of a small believe we need to consider committing to nothing other culture can exist on the same percentage of the floodplain, the long-term implications of Specialising in providing confidential and than a study. The Liberals, on land; the Nationals do. which simply cannot be man- land use. professional psychotherapy for:
worries, anxiety & fears trauma, shame & legacies of Independent Kolbe: policies stress & overwhelm the past Restore confidence in politics: flat & depressed mood self defeating patterns & grief, sorrow & loss disempowerment Richardson to MP Page self esteem & confidence issues disconnection from self & for a healthy democracy life transition, adjustment & others Greens candidate Simon Rich- of spouses and next of kin. 4. managing change interpersonal issues eating disturbance & weight self awareness & personal Independent candidate for applications; and making sure ardson has challenged Don Mandate that all contracts and issues growth Ballina, Karin Kolbe, said last councils are fully funded for Page to restore confidence in related documents between adjustment to medical week that if she were elected any additional responsibilities NSW politics and sign up to the government and the pri- diagnoses MEDICARE REBATES AVAILABLE she would implement a policy handed to them by state gov- the Greens’ sixpoint plan. vate sector be publicly available package called ‘Our Voice’, a ernments. The Greens’ Plan for Open on the internet on the date of Sara Goldie series of reforms ‘to give voters ‘I strongly support giving and Accountable Government signing the contract. 5. Expand BSc Hons (Psych) MPsych (Clin) MAPS MACPA a better say on issues affecting local government recognition is: 1. Introduce a 12-month lobbyists register to include Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist our community.’ in the Australian Constitu- cooling off period to stop re- lobbying by former ministers, Suite 4, 20 Byron Street, Bangalow NSW 2479 The Our Voice package in- tion so that federal funding cently retired ministers and parliamentary secretaries and ph/fx: (02) 6687 0431 cludes abolishing Part 3A of does not have to be filtered senior public servants taking senior ministerial staff. 6. Ban e: [email protected] mob: 0414 861 653 the Environmental Planning through the state government,’ up employment in the private political donations from cor- and Assessment Act to return Ms Kolbe said. sector in industries related to porations and require parties planning powers to local gov- The package also proposes their public roles. 2. Increase to forward details of donations ernments; amending Part 4 reforming political donations the number of days the legisla- received to the State Electoral ‘The most important political office is that of of the Liquor Act so that the legislation to cap individual tive council sits to at least 65 Office (SEO) within two weeks the private citizen.’ ~ Louis Brandeis safety of communities and donations to $1,000 and to ban days every year. 3. Expand the of receipt for publication. the concerns of residents are donations from the alcohol in- pecuniary interest disclosure given greater weight in the dustry and those involved with requirements to require MPs assessment of liquor licence products that cause harm. to disclose financial interests
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EnviTE helps landowners control lantana Lightforce launches and protect habitat biodiversity It is hot, sticky and unpleasant allowed me to address areas tat for biodiversity and help to new Mac, err shop work but Don Durrant, local that I wouldn’t have been able restore forest function. landholder, has no complaints to get to under my own steam,’ Th e three sites were selected as he works side-by-side with said Don Durrant, Afterlee on the basis of threatened spe- EnviTE Environment profes- property owner and partner cies and the ability to build on sional bush regenerators to in the fi ght against lantana. additional funding sources so tackle lantana. ‘Now it will be easier to the overall on-ground results His property, near Aft erlee, is keep on top of the weeds and have been enhanced. one of three high conservation I’m very interested to see how Located at Upper Coop- value Richmond Valley sites se- the forest responds.’ ers Creek Huonbrook, Myall lected for the biodiversity threat EnviTE Environment in Creek and the Aft erlee area, mitigation project funded by partnership with local land- two of the sites are on private the Northern Rivers Catchment holders and land managers is land while one is on public Management Authority. implementing strategic con- land (state forest). ‘I’m always on the lookout trol of lantana in high conser- Call EnviTE technical man- for assistance to help restore vation value vegetation sites ager Paul O’Connor for more Some of the Lightforce crew with a previous fl oor model at Saturday night’s moving party: Mark my property. Th is funding has to improve connectivity, habi- on 6621 9588. Owen-Green, Zane Fardon, Sagaro and Vanamala Mayr-Reisch. Photo Jeff ‘Mackin’ Dawson
Business bottom line New Dahlsen artwork complements Buttery yoga space Supporting local business Th e Buttery has just received with the local artistic commu- the generous donation of a nity and John’s generosity is Lightforce moves shop major artwork from acclaimed much appreciated.’ artist John Dahlsen. John Dahlsen said, ‘The From a tiny business in 1992, which dealt with the then little- The large assemblage of central concerns of my work known Mac computers, Byron Bay-based Lightforce has grown found plastic objects, Black are with contemporary art in leaps and bounds. They have just opened their spanking new River, now takes pride of practice and working with showroom in Centennial Circuit, complete with solar power, place in the yoga hall at the found objects, carefully se- LED lighting and state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. In the beginning, the staff of two and a half steadily grew, and Buttery’s Binna Burra drug lected and handpicked by my- now there are twelve on board with a combined experience and alcohol residential reha- Black River is a commentary on the unabated dumping of self from along the Australian of 180 years. They have grown so much that a larger premises bilitation centre. plastics and its eff ect on the environment. coastline. was the only option. The new showroom means they can hold John Dahlsen, who won the ‘Th e unabated dumping of classes, tuition and demo evenings while continuing to uphold Wynne Prize for Sculpture work, which is seen as a com- many of whom create art for tonnes of plastics is expressed their high level of service and personal relationships with their in 2000 and was winner of mentary on pollution, global the first time as part of The in my assemblages, paintings, many clients. The new shop address is Unit 3, 84 Centennial the People’s Choice award at warming and other environ- Buttery’s rehabilitation pro- sculptures, prints and installa- Circuit, Byron Bay. ArtsCape Biennial Sculpture mental issues. gram,’ Buttery’s Executive Di- tions. Th ese plastics, as I sort exhibition in 2010, is inter- ‘John’s donation is an inspi- rector Barry Evans said. them, take on an indefi nable Coff ee Company awards rack up nationally renowned for his ration for Buttery residents, ‘Th e Buttery seeks to engage beauty, which fascinates me.’ Byron Bay Coff ee Company has won another two awards of excellence for their latest product at the recent Sydney Royal Final Bluesfest artist announcement Shire branding wanted by Council Fine Food Show. In the Cheese and Dairy Competition they won a Silver for their dark chocolate-coated macadamia nuts and Bluesfest have made the fi nal Tae, Collard Greens and Gravy, Council’s tourism committee tination brand will provide a a Silver for their milk-coated macadamia nuts – bringing their artist announcement for the Old Spice Boys, Th e Secret Sis- seeks assistance with destina- tool that can be used by Coun- award tally to a grand total of 77. According to co-owner Annie 2011 festival, held in April. ters, Victor Valdes & the Marin tion branding that ‘refl ects core cil, businesses and community Ivancich, this makes them the most awarded coff ee company in The are Warren Haynes, Brothers, Raghu Dixit, Jackson community values and our groups to better manage tour- Australia. The macadamia nuts are sourced from local award- Clare Bowditch, Dale Watson Firebird, Hank Green’s Blues, personality.’ ism and deliver greater benefi ts winning plantation, Plantation Lorna, while the chocolate is and His Lonestars, Neil Mur- A French Butler Called Smith, Chairperson of the Tourism to the broader community.’ high quality couverture. ray, Shane Nicholson, Frank U Blues Band, Microwave Advisory Committee, Cr Basil Expressions of interest close Yamma, Buddy Knox, Lisa Jenny, Kingfi sha, Mojo Blues- Cameron, said the objective of on Th ursday March 31. Psychology and psychotherapy clinic Miller, Louis King and the men, Bob Abbot & the Fabu- the destination brand was to All information, including turns two Liars Klub, Hat Fitz and Cara lous Green Machine, Joewah, produce a whole of Shire brand a detailed project brief, can Robinson, Grace Barbe Afro Transvaal Diamond Syndicate, that refl ects core community be found on Council’s web- Sara Goldie’s Bangalow-based business in clinical psychology Kreol, Ajak Kwai, Th e Black- plus Th e Incredible Sky Pilots values and our personality. site www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ and psychotherapy has just turned two. Sara relocated from water Fever, Bobby Long, Nga Plasticiens Volants. ‘Th e development of the des- expressions-of-interest. Perth with her family several years ago, and after working alongside other practitioners struck out on her own. She largely deals with mental health concerns, personal and life issues, and personal development and awareness – and off ers POSITION YOUR Medicare rebates, making psychotherapy more accessible. She feels ‘blessed’ to be working and living in such a supportive BUSINESS AT THE TOP community. The practice is at Suite 4, 20 Byron Street, Bangalow. Lazybones opens in Bangalow OPEN 7 DAYS In November 2010 Lazybones opened a second store in FINAL WEEK! Bangalow, upstairs above Summerland Credit Union. For over Monday – Saturday 6.30am-6pm a decade this local business has been designing vintage- BOOKINGSTHIS FRIDAY CLOSE inspired sleepwear, clothes and homewares, endeavouring Sunday 6.30am-1pm where possible to use environmentally friendly natural fi bres and processes. Co-owner Natalie Holt says that the business, which has a third store in Sydney’s Paddington and is stocked We stock all major in 250 stores worldwide, is growing exponentially every year. They have also launched a range of bamboo jersey slips called Australian newspapers ‘Undress’, while their vintage-inspired dresses remain the Byron Shire Echo cornerstone of the business. Insurance groups merge ADVERTISE IN OUR STYLISH TIMBER COVERED COMPENDIUM Lotto BYRON INSIDE OUT SUPPLIED TO OVER 700 LOCAL 4 & 5 Eagle Insurance offi cially merged with Australian Insurance STAR HOLIDAY LETS AND RESORT ROOMS. Instant Scratchies Services (AIS) NSW in July 2010, but only now have rebranded READERSHIP OF 200 000 PER YEAR. the entire company as Eagle Insurance Brokers. They provide a wide range of services between the mid north coast and NEXT DEADLINE 25th MARCH Fishing Licence northern NSW, and according to co-director Matt Denehy, Call or Text Suzie: 0418 479 891 plan to fi ll the gap existing between Byron Bay and South Email: [email protected] to request a media kit. Phone Credit Tweed in the not too distant future. 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6 March 22, 2011 Th e Byron Shire Echo My track record For seven years I’ve campaigned to get Trains on our Tracks (TOOT) and worked with several community groups. I’m tired of big Sydney-based parties – aren’t you? Better Public Transport We need a commuter rail service, more buses, and bike paths. Health Money for our hospitals and clinics. Youth & Education Our young >LOH]LZVMIVHYKZHSSPUKP]PK\HSS`JYHM[LKI`[OL people deserve more training and OHUKZVMSVJHSPUK\Z[Y`L_WLY[Z6\Y[LHT»ZRUV^SLKNL better education options. HUKL_WLYPLUJLPZWOLUVTLUHSHUKN\HYHU[LLZ`V\ Business We need to create more HIVHYK[OH[^PSS^VYRILZ[MVY`V\YZRPSSSL]LSHUK opportunities and investment in our L_WLYPLUJL creative economy. =PZP[V\YMV\Y Environment We must protect our ZOV^YVVTZ[VZLLV\Y natural assets and stop coal seam gas L_[LUZP]LJVSSLJ[PVU ^LOH]L/PNO mining to safeguard our water supplies. WLYMVYTHUJL:OVY[ Planning Decisions and planning )VHYKZ3VUNIVHYKZ need to be done locally, not in Sydney. 4PUP4HSZ.`WV»Z SH[LZ[O`IYPKYHUNLHUKVMJV\YZL[OL-PZO¶ ^LOH]LZVTHU`^LOH]LV\YV^Uº-PZOIV^S» Stop being taken for granted KLKPJH[LK[V[OPZTVKLYUM\UZOHWL Karin Kolbe – Independent www.karinkolbe.com.au email: [email protected] (JHJPH:[)`YVU)H`(Y[Z 0UK\Z[YPHS,Z[H[L Authorised by G. Bassett, 20 Armstrong Street, Suff olk Park 2481 ^^^[JZ\YMJVTH\ www.echo.net.au Claims of new evidence on Aboriginal history Roadshow around shires says they sailed from Australia 50,000 years ago Author Steve Strong believes to ‘We have assembled facts Some of the the proceeds VARIETY VALUE have rediscovered a hidden his- about archaeological fi nds, and from the roadshow will go tory about Aboriginal people. also early contact accounts, ge- into a mentor program for high To support his evidence, he netics, serpent myths, Dream- school children, according to is taking a roadshow around ing stories, Amerindian myths Strong. ‘Variety Products at Value Prices’ North Coast halls to demon- and parallels in religious texts ‘It was funded twice, but ran strate that Aboriginal people into one coherent theory. out of money.’ Strong says chil- sailed to, and settled in, Amer- ‘Unlike the authorities in one dren at Mullumbimby High Laptop Computer Bag Flaptop Computer Bag Netbook Bag ica over 50,000 years ago. fi eld who are limited in their School were taught history and 16” Assorted Colorus $ 99 $ 99 11 8 10” He says they visited many speciality, we draw all the dis- knowledge by an Aboriginal $19 99 other places as well, including ciplines together and attempt elder, and classes included cer- Egypt, Japan, Africa and In- to resolve the confusion. emony and spiritual solutions dia. ‘We have discovered evi- ‘Our claim is supported by and guidance to modern-day dence that rewrites the history genes, mitochondria DNA, problems. of Australia and the world,’ he blood, and many experts that ‘Principal Ian Graham is says. ‘For example, Aboriginal say Aboriginal people set sail asking when we are coming people were the fi rst Homo sa- from Australia – not to Aus- back,’ he added. Organisers say piens, and evolved before the tralia – 50,000 years ago.’ the night will include a smok- sapiens of Africa. Th is is new and confronting ing and cleansing ceremony, Th e claims have the support information about the oldest some song and dance, followed USB Mouse USB Fan Ladies Handbags of and is in consultation with existing race on the planet, by a slide presentation and in- $899 $399 $19 99 Elders, claims Strong. ‘Our he claims, and demonstrates formation sessions postulating aim is to prove through scien- the depth of their intellectual these relatively new theories. tifi c fact that which the Elders understandings regarding Mullumbimby Old Drill insist is true. creation and culture. ‘To some, Hall, Friday March 25, Banga- Mr Strong has authored three these relatively new discover- low A&I Hall, Sunday March books related to the topic: Con- ies will challenge old beliefs 27, Th e Channon Hall, Friday structing A New World Map, regarding the ancient tribes April 1 and Ewingsdale Hall, Mary Magdalene Dreaming and of what is now known as Aus- Byron Bay Sunday April 3. All Forgotten Origins. All are pub- tralia – to others it will ring start from 7pm. For more call lished by an American publisher. old bells.’ Binnah Pownall on 0447 135 391. I Phone Covers I Phone & I Pod CD/DVD Bag Hard or Silicone Holds 80 Coalition party vow to protect foreshores $ 00 USB CABLE $ 99 2 $ 99 5 State Labor’s development plans parkland and foreshore areas. by the Council and the com- 2 of turning public parkland into Brunswick resident of 80 munity.’ state-run upmarket tourist re- years, D’Arcy O’Meara, told Mr Page said he was com- sorts would be scrapped by the Mr Page of his disbelief that a mitted to developing and Coalition, says Member for Bal- state government could ‘steal a maintaining suitable and ap- lina and National Party candi- town’s best public parkland and propriate affordable housing date Don Page. hand it over to a fee-paying few.’ schemes that will ease the He visited Brunswick Heads Mr Page assured the gather- pressure in many of our coastal on Friday to talk to members ing, ‘I was closely involved in communities. Store It Stack & Store Underbed Storer of the Brunswick Terrace Resi- formulating the NSW Coastal ‘Th ere is already a shortage 20 Litre 15 Litre 12 Litre dents Action Group on the Policy 20 years ago that pre- of aff ordable housing in this $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 subject. vented high rise and guaran- and other areas so it makes lit- 6 4 4 Mr Page said that over the teed public access to the beach tle sense to me to reduce the last few months he had been and publicly owned land amount of aff ordable housing contacted by many concerned around our waterways. with developments such as residents of Brunswick Heads, ‘I cannot support any meas- these.’ who were appalled at plans by ure that denies public access to Mr Page added the Coali- the NSW Government to turn our public foreshores, nor can tions will to do away with the much of the town’s riverside I support the use of the state’s controversial Part 3A legisla- parkland into three large-scale compulsory acquisition pow- tion which has been used by private tourist developments. ers to acquire Council-owned the state government to over- Galvanised Bucket Aunger Windscreen Chair Pads Residents say these develop- land to facilitate inappropriate ride the decisions of local coun- 14 Litre Sunshade Assorted ments would deny access to development which is opposed cils and local communities. $ 99 $ 99 $799 9 3 Thick 10 Litre $ 99 $10 99 ISSUE TWO IS HITTING THE 7 INTERNET IN APRIL TO ADVERTISE PHONE Cadbury Creme Egg AMANDA BENNETT Easter Baskets $ 50 $200 1 6685 5222 Easter Chickens $ 00 2 8PK 0432 479 522 LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE HURRY BE QUICK! 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Oxygen Chamber Dry Hydrotherapy Massage for a lot less expectingmoney than you were www.mullumsari.com Vibration Ph: 6680 7444 35 Burringbar Street Technology Mullumbimby www.echo.net.au 10 March 22, 2011 The Byron Shire Echo Last thoughts on the state election BYRON herbal THAI MASSAGE Sublime Thai Q Th ough parts of last week’s House. If that does not occur, how many times I have heard QIs Don Page still a National? editorial struck some true the next best outcome would developers using affordable His ad in last week’s Echo did massage An From notes, one crucial aspect of the be that Don Page and the Na- housing as an excuse to to jam not carry their logo – a little ancient prognosis of the election was tionals, and therefore the Lib- as many lots into a given space disingenuous to say the least. cultural per hour experience $59 left out. Yes, it is likely, yet not erals, just fall over the line. as possible! I suppose I would want to (Eternal locals special guaranteed, that Don Page will Th at would make us a marginal Now, Don, there are lots of distance myself too from that $55 per hour) win the set of Ballina. I will of seat and therefore, we will get rural landowners who’d like to party but is Don really that em- Come and enjoy our gorgeous air conditioned retreat above the Cardamom course, be trying to not let that a lot of attention, money, and chop off a bit of land and in- barrassed or is it a nasty trick? Pod Vegetarian in Byron’s CBD happen. (though dragged kicking and crease the supply of building I think this is deception at its When considering the elec- screaming) the Libs may put a blocks, but we never hear chaps best – target new voters in the Phone for bookings or drop in anytime. Shop 10, 7 Lawson St, Byron Bay tion result, not one but two light rail and train service back like you advocating a change area with words like ‘sustain- Ph: 6680 8890 www.byronherbalthaimassage.com.au important questions need ad- on our tracks. We may get sup- in the law, do we. Could that able’, ‘protect our environment’ dressing – who wins and by port for aff ordable housing, we be because that land is owned and ‘renewable energy’. how much? If Don Page and may get dental care support. by individuals and the profi ts Is this a joke? If and when the Nationals maintain their 14 When the Liberals cannot af- would not go to developers? the coalition takes control of per cent buff er, we can expect ford to ignore us, this whole Meaning less contributions to NSW they will do everything to be ignored by the Liberals area will benefi t. political parties? How do you but! in Sydney. Remember, they are If you think Don Page is a feel about developers donating Don might be a friendly guy the actual masters in the Coa- good bloke but think the Na- to political parties, Don? Just but remember he is a National lition; they simply throw the tionals are dinosaurs, vote as well you have a tame local through and through. If he Nationals a bone occasionally Greens and if Don Page wins, press, isn’t it. really believed his words he to keep them loyal, generally he will be given a stronger Greens candidate Simon would run as Independent. Si- in the form of a highway up- voice to be heard in Sydney. Richardson hasn’t earned his mon Richardson seems to be grade or train line to new coal Simon Richardson spurs and says silly things proud to run for the Greens mines. Launching the Liberals Federal sometimes, but at least he’s – maybe Don really wants to transport policy, the Libs did identifi ably human and shows change teams and move into not even mention the train line Q Don Page is on the record promise. I’ll be voting for him the 21st century. up here. as saying that he favours the on the premise that Don Page Kris Budden It would be a tremendous release of more land in West takes us for granted, which Mullumbimby and powerful moment if the Byron as the solution to aff ord- can’t be a good thing. Greens win this seat and hold able housing. How many times Fast Buck$ Q See candidate profi les on the balance of the Upper I have heard that refrain and Coorabell pages 14-15 Rental shark maintained the yard through- I’ve given them my fi le notes The sooner the whole hu- Regarding the ‘Worst sharks out our tenancy), torn curtain, and a big hug. Maybe this time man race wakes up and stops aren’t in the water’ letter from damaged blinds, dog hair over the pendulum will swing and mining coal and uranium and the Woods Family in last week’s everything, and a host of other the sharks will get the bite they governments support the re- edition, I feel compelled to add ‘issues’. deserve. newable energy industry the my experiences while renting Th e list reads almost identi- Dix Ozier & family better. Just maybe we will avert the exact same property in the cal to that claimed against the Byron Bay an apocalypse. year prior to the Woods. Woods family, and also to the Even the droning Julia Gil- Th e landlady also forced us tenants who rented the house Nuclear dangers lard was playing her part as the to vacate prior to the end of our prior to us! Aft er the earthquakes in New perfect mushroom so well. lease. I returned home one day Th e sense of injustice is pal- Zealand and just recently in Paul Brecht to fi nd her in the house vacu- pable. Despite three Tenancy Japan, and the threat of nu- Mullumbimby Take Years Off Your Home Loan uming and clearing up without Tribunal hearings in Lismore, clear reactors melting down Pay off your mortgage faster without: our knowledge or permission! all my invoices, references and wiping Japan off the globe, Q Some ten years after the Reducing your living expenses Although we had spent and counter-claims, we still we see why nuclear reactors Chernobyl meltdown, I saw a many days cleaning, had the lost over $1,500 in bond to the are not safe, but the nuclear fascinating doco on SBS, which Scrimping or sacrifi cing carpets professionally steam- landlady, as did the previous industry will try to tell you showed there was a seismic Any extra coming out of your pocket cleaned, as well as having ex- tenants and possibly others be- otherwise, because the nuclear spike minutes before the re- cellent references from the let- fore them. energy industry and its sup- actor core started to heat up. Ph: 02 6686 8638 ting real estate agent here in Is there any way to defend porters are a bunch of lying Th e theory was that the mild Suite 2, 3 Moon St Ballina | www.efs.amp.com.au Byron, the landlady accused us against this kind of behaviour? scoundrels. earthquake had damaged the of leaving the house in deplor- We’re talking a lot about af- The Japanese government reactor structures making it Vandaley Industries Pty Ltd. ABN 64 144 666 053, trading as Ethical Financial Solutions and Steve able condition, with stained fordable housing here in Byron played the risk down and so continued overleaf Walden, are authorised representatives of AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd. carpets, lawns and gardens – how long can honest people did the scientists; anything to atrocious (despite my invoice keep bearing the brunt of this? keep this insidious industry from the tradesman who had Good luck to the Woodses. alive. 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All welcome FAT TUESDAY BRIAN WATT SATURDAY 62 Horizon Drive, Ballina | 02 6681 5054 | [email protected] | www.eac.nsw.edu.au www.echo.net.au Q Th e Echo must be congratu- berg’s tip, stories a supposedly practical solutions. grandchildren, is at stake. Q To date, I haven’t seen any and its impact on affordable lated for sponsoring the Af- caring, considerate community Don Page’s body language David Brown comment from owner/land- housing. fordable Housing Forum. such as ours should not need to suggested that becoming a Mullumbimby Creek lords’ perspective on the sub- I was the 80 year old pen- Th anks must go to Ray Moyni- hear. And recognition must be champion for aff ordable hous- ject of aff ordable housing, so sioner who introduced him- ham for his thoughtful man- made of Professor Julian Dis- ing in his electorate was fur- Q We, the ‘Affordable and I am off ering my experiences. self to the forum to speak on agement of a passionate and ney’s valuable and persuasive thest from his mind. Ian Co- sustainable housing working I have been providing af- an issue that has divided our wounded audience. We heard outline of the challenge, rea- hen made no contribution, safe group’, Byron Shire, appreci- fordable housing on my prop- community and caused unnec- horrifi c stories from the ice- sons for its development and knowing he is a voice in the ate that Council considers to erty for the last 15 years. I’ve essary money to be spent to wilderness and his parliamen- contribute Council-owned had some wonderful tenants defend our rights. tary superannuation and en- land for affordable housing. over that time, and we have Our MO was designed to fa- Win a whole year of titlements were in place. And See www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ remained friends and become cilitate aff ordable housing for from her fi rst statement, our affordable-housing (Options like family. More than one lot half the members, who were Mayor made it clear she would paper part B). have returned for another go ‘sponsored’ by the other half Crikey bulletins! not accept accusations Council We are currently investigat- at being my tenant. who had the cash to purchase was at fault for the lack of af- ing the various property op- Unfortunately, the majority the land. MOs never seem to Just write a letter to the editor fordable housing. Aft er all, she tions. If one could be made a of tenants have cost me money be fl ush with money and we said, we have had an Aff ordable reality, for example with a 100- for unpaid rent, unpaid bills, are no diff erent, but we have which, in the judges’ opinion, is the Housing Strategy since 2008. year lease, housing costs would repairs, rubbish removal, bro- made substantial structural best of the month. Can be funny, (Or was it 1998?) Th ree years be substantially reduced and ken tools, missing tools, clean- and environmental improve- cantankerous, corny or clever. or 13 doesn’t really matter as long-term tenancy secured. ing; the list goes on, and on, as ments regardless. nothing has been done to alle- We are inspired by overseas they say. More than once I’ve When money concerns over- viate a problem acknowledged eco-neighborhoods where a had to call the police and take run human concerns it is likely Every winner will receive Crikey’s daily on Wednesday as threatening diverse range of people live in out an AVO on tenant-relat- to be those ‘sponsored’ people roundup of news, investigative journalism the Shire’s social and economic a variety of housing styles, all ed matters. Th en there’s their who are at risk, and who may and analysis for a year! sustainability. low carbon or zero carbon and daily aggro and drinking, or lose their spot. Aft er all, it is Th e unstated elephant in the designed with the input of the drug-f**ked attitude or a whole now worth so much more on THE BYRON SHIRE room was, of course, housing tenants right from the start, bunch of boundary encroach- the open market, and who can’t supply. It was very briefl y al- thus creating authentic living ments accompanied by a sense do with a good splash of cash luded to in respect to some spaces that are ‘owned’ and of entitlement. in the bank? 1(d) Investigation land in cared for into the future. Over the years I’ve heard To find some land, have a www.crikey.com.au Suff olk Park that could have In fact we as a group of ten- the most outrageous rumours vision, set out a plan, spend been rezoned for an aff ordable ants can become the commu- about myself which I know thousands of hours to make an housing development. There nity developer ourselves by have originated with ex-ten- MO possible is more than most is more of this land in Suff olk forming a not-for-profi t incor- ants – there are a particularly would want to tackle! Th en to Park. And let’s not forget West porated association. juicy few going around at the be usurped, and watch the Byron, other areas of the Shire We could ask Council for moment. So, to those landlords ‘sponsored’ be put in jeopardy, and Council-owned sites noted long-term management rights who charge more than just is heart-breaking. by Judith Stubbs as having de- to assure that our vision for af- enough to top up the mortgage I believe in aff ordable hous- velopment potential. fordability and sustainability and cover tenant bills, I say – ing and in the role MOs can PTY LTD It’s about time the Mayor is maintained. Solicitor Wroth wish I were as smart as you! play in providing quality low- ONSITE WELDING and Council admitted its mea Wall has assisted us with this Moana Perrot cost housing in rural areas. So, maxima culpa (most grievous plan and he off ered to further Upper Wilsons Creek even though I will still be living & FABRICATION fault), set aside the rhetoric and support this project. in my van this winter, whereas buck-passing, and actually did For anyone who is interested QTh anks to Th e Echo’s Forum I might have been snug in a something. Th e problem won’t to join our working group and on Aff ordable Housing. newly built house, I will very SERVICING NORTHERN NSW disappear and relying just on to receive email updates on our I attended the forum and I much be hoping for humans to market forces is not an answer. work, please email transition- was able to speak on a topic, be considered above money – & SOUTHERN QLD Fear the consequences of inac- [email protected]. common to many multiple oh and for a mild winter. Q Domestic, industrial, tion. Th e future of your com- Gabi Bohnet occupancies (MOs), one of Hugh Webster munity, and your children and Transition Byron Shire confl ict within a community Main Arm commercial & farm Q Structural work continued from page 11 nuclear power program. Th e that many of the world’s Light a QED moment. Q Equipment repairs & impossible to cool down. Western nuclear industry dis- Water nuclear reactors are Decades ago there was the modifi cations I’ve not heard this version tanced itself from the whole built on earthquake fault lines long struggle over the pro- Q Fully insured anywhere else. The standard ghastly business by pointing because rivers run along fault posed Diablo Canyon reactor explanation has been that a out some basic construction lines and reactors have needed on the US West Coast which SCOTT LORBACK – 0415 998 299 safety test went wrong. As was differences between Soviet- enormous quantities of water, was to be built on an earth- [email protected] its wont the Soviet adminis- style reactors and Western both to drive the turbines and quake fault line. And the near tration blamed the workers, ones. cool the inferno temperatures miss at Three Mile Island LOCALLY BASED! to shift censure away from the Japanese reactors are of that are released with the split- cooled the ardour of many. Soviet government and their Western design. I understand ting of atoms. Th is seems like The expense and mounting 12 March 22, 2011 Th e Byron Shire Echo Environment and Planning, Authorised by Colin Barry, Electoral Commisioner, Level 25, 201 Kent Street Sydney, NSW, 2000. www.echo.net.au Six runners for Ballina How to Vote Candidates for the in state election Nathan Willis Don Page this Saturday Six candidates are running for karinkolbe.com.au. Family First Nationals the seat of Ballina in the state Toby Warnes grew up in election on March 26. Byron Bay and attended By- Family First candidate Na- ron Bay Public School and than Willis will pick up the so- Byron High. He then worked called ‘donkey vote’, appearing for a year at a local bottleshop fi rst on the ballot paper and fol- before enrolling at Southern lowed by sitting Nationals MP Cross University and has since 1 Don Page, independent Karin moved to Sydney to continue PAGE, Don Kolbe, ALP’s Toby Warnes, the his studies and is currently in Greens’ Simon Richardson, the fi nal semester of an Arts/ No need to and the Christian Democratic Law degree. See more at www. fi ll in the other Party’s Bruce Kemp. nswalp.com/people/electorate- Family First’s Nathan Willis search. boxes is described as a long-term Al- Simon Richardson is a Byron stonville resident and a regis- Shire Councillor and local high Vote tered nurse, currently working school teacher. He too has been in aged care in Alstonville and a campaigner on the rail link I am a long-term Alstonville I am the current State member 1 Bangalow. See more at www. and for the empowerment of resident and work as a and have over 20 years’ PAGE, Don nsw-familyfirst.org.au/state_ youth. See more at http://nsw. Registered Nurse in aged care experience representing this Ballina electorate election.htm. greens.org.au/people/simon- in Alstonville and Bangalow. I electorate. I understand the Campaign Offi ce: Don Page has held Ballina richardson. have been an aid worker in four needs of our community. I am 171 River St, Ballina, NSW 2478 since 1988 and comes from a Christian Democratic Par- natural disasters in Asia, and in a strong supporter of small Telephone: (02) 6686 6441 Authorised by Bob Hosie, 160 River Street Ballina distinguished National Party ty’s Bruce Kemp has lived at addition to my work and family business. They employ many family. Wollongbar since 1998. commitments, I am currently people on the north coast. I He served as a Parliamentary He works as a builder, studying law. also know that we need to Anthony Idle Secretary in the Fahey govern- earthmover and farmer, and I am married to Sandie, and protect the environmental MBA, ment and was National Party believes ‘our Christian heritage together we have four great integrity of our area and our FAIM, Deputy Leader 2003-7. He is has shaped this great nation’ kids and we are involved in our lifestyle, while supporting jobs. ADip Eng currently Shadow Minister for and calls for a return to God’s local church. It’s not jobs or the environment Small Business and Regulatory principles in all our thinking Compassionate family – it’s jobs and the environment. Better Buyer Relationships Reform and Shadow Minister and actions. See more at www. values must inform the ways I will continue to fi ght to for the North Coast. See more cdp.org.au/nsw-candidates/ we provide housing, consider make sure that the north Two Day Workshop at www.donpage.com.au. ballina-.html. choice in schooling, provide coast gets its fair share of Are you interested in: Karin Kolbe has been a com- See more on the candidates genuine and quality care infrastructure investment and s )MPROVING THE TRUST YOU HAVE WITH YOUR CLIENTS munity activist for a number and the election in general at for pensioners, and care for services in health, education, s )NCREASING THE MARGINS ON YOUR SALES of years, especially calling for http://candidates.elections. the marginalised, disabled, roads and transport in s "ROADENING YOUR CUSTOMER BASE the reinstating of the Casino- nsw.gov.au and www.abc.net. homeless and others in need particular. 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That’s why LANGUAGES )TS TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES ARE USED BY MAJOR CORPORATIONS kids, I recognise that their we’ve allocated $10million SUCH AS !DIDAS 5NILEVER +0-' AND 0RICE Investment future environment needs to to enable both Lismore Base 7ATERHOUSE #OOPERS IN COUNTRIES $880 incl GST be in the forefront of our minds Hospital Stage 3 and the new APRIL 5 & 6 per person as we consider the use of our Central Byron Shire Hospital to 8.30am - 4.30pm (QLD time) current environment. become shovel ready. Outrigger Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta I am committed to The Ballina electorate supporting older people living currently has $1.52billion in CALL 0400 639 899 or email: at home by increased funding Federal and State funding for [email protected] of Home and Community roads under construction. I Care. I recognise the benefi ts have a record of achievement, of staying in your own home whether in Government or as long as you are able. Older Opposition, and I hope to have Everyone reads Australians deserve excellent the opportunity to continue to Polling places, Byron Shire care in the environment they support our community after choose. March 26. The Echo! www.nsw-familyfi rst.org.au/ www.donpage.com.au Bangalow – A&I Hall state_election.htm. Billinudgel – Billi Lids Daycare Brunswick Heads – Memorial Hall, Fingal St Diff erent voting methods For state elections there are parties across the State running Byron Bay – high school and public school two methods of voting used. for the Legislative Council. The method of voting for Legislative Assembly: Elec- Coorabell – public school the Legislative Assembly is tors are required to place the known as optional preferen- number ‘1’ in the square next Thanks to Leo Daly for Durrumbul – public school tial. Th is means that aft er you to the name of the candidate this shot. He writes: have shown your fi rst choice, for whom they wish to give On my recent trip to Ewingsdale Hall it is up to you whether you their fi rst preference vote. Austria I stopped off for a night in Munich and show further choices. Th e can- Th is is suffi cient for a valid there for all to see in the Newrybar – public school didates for the seat of Ballina vote. Send us your interesting Haufbrauhaus Beerhall are running for the Legislative ‘Optional preferential’ were a couple of local Ocean Shores – community centre, Rajah Assembly. means that electors then have photos featuring lads reading the latest edition of The Echo. 3EtGVMMXIFFMDIBJSBDDFTT Th e method of voting for the the option of allocating further The Echo being read Legislative Council is known preferences. Thanks to everyone who has sent us their Echo photos. Check Mullumbimby – St Johns multipurpose as proportional representation. Th ey can vote for additional them out on our facebook page and keep them coming! To be elected under this vot- candidates by placing consecu- The best photo each month will be published, and the best photo of the year will win a double pass to the hottest event of the year, The Echo’s 25th Birthday DFOUSFtGVMMXIFFMDIBJSBDDFTT ing system a candidate needs tive numbers, beginning with Awards Night in June this year. Email your photos to everybodyreads@echo. to gain a quota of the formal the number ‘2’, in the squares net.au and upload and check out the entries on the Echo facebook page. Suff olk Park – community hall votes. Th ere is a whole range of next to the names of those ad- 14 March 22, 2011 Th e Byron Shire Echo I am standing because I’m tired If elected I promise to make Hi. My wife and I love living of spin and broken promises this community my number here. My child was born here, I I believe the virtues of truth, from both sides of politics. one priority by being an teach in a local school and I’m a grace, love, service, self control, Since 2003 I’ve been advocate for the North Coast. Byron Councillor. justice and humility are the campaigning for TOOT Trains My focuses will be: I’m passionate about basis of any good nation, state on Our Tracks as the President Education – supporting supporting innovation, or community. I need your of TOOT. We need two-car light our local schools, increasing sustainability and appropriate support to allow me to be an rail trains of about 16 services educational opportunities regional development for honest voice in parliament, per day and to extend the for youth by ensuring Byron’s future. determined to do what is right line from Murwillumbah to adequate funding for all I care about the community rather than what is popular Coolangatta. schools particularly in areas and the issues that aff ect our with the noisy minority groups. STOP BEING TAKEN FOR GRANTED My priorities include of disadvantage to guarantee quality of life. My life experiences as a funding for the new Byron equal educational outcomes I want the trains back on teacher, army offi cer, farmer Hospital and improving mental for all students. This includes our tracks. We need State and small business operator health services, creative further funding and innovation Government support for give me the basis to argue new businesses in the arts on Indigenous education to our community to obtain for sound balance and clear and food production that close the gap and provide role aff ordable housing. As holiday direction in the contentious provide job opportunities. Our models for future generations. letting of our housing increases issues of ‘people versus environment is number one The way ahead is education. and prices escalate, the environment’, ‘the silent and there is an urgent need Transport – establishing a community which breathes majority versus the noisy to stop coal-seam gas mining plan for a more sustainable life into our area is increasingly minority’ and ‘mainstream from poisoning our water. We transport network for the north being forced to leave it. The versus political correctness’. must do more to give people coast by consultation with all Greens will return planning As a Christian-based aff ordable housing options and levels of government. This will powers to the community. country, we need to hold on funding services like Housing include the integration of new Each development should be to all the good principles that and Dept of Primary Industry. transport options with existing assessed on its merits, in line have shaped our nation and I have energy to bring systems. with local environment plans reputation. change, as seen in my work Helping small business – and our values. I urge people not to take the for varying community supporting legislation that I chose the Greens because ‘Greens’ at face value… their groups including: President caps land tax to infl ation, I want strong public services, agenda is not just about the of the Suff olk Park Progress helping small businesses in our a cleaner style of politics and a environment! They claim to be Vote 1 Association; Presenter of community cope with rising healthier environment. transparent but work through BayFM’s Spin Cycle, a show costs and prices. Unfortunately the major insidious infi ltration of places Karin Kolbe on local politics and issues; Assisting people with parties are too focused on of infl uence. They claim to be Board Member and Grants disabilities – land and payroll the old ideas and short-term for people but restrict and INDEPENDENT Committee Chair for the deductions for businesses thinking. I’m proud that The remove so much freedom to Northern Rivers Community who employ people with Greens are brave enough to www.karinkolbe.com.au use and enjoy our environment 2481 by G. Bassett, 20 Armstrong Street, Suffolk Park Authorised Foundation and a Member of disabilities, encouraging raise the diffi cult issues and well; they lack the balance to Toastmasters. community participation. I will care about how the world will truly value human life… we are I provide a fresh, provide additional funding be for our children. all dispensable if necessary! independent voice. As an towards assisting people with After 22 years under the Please vote 1 CDP in both independent I will work for disabilities and their carers. Nationals, let’s push for change houses to save our society. you, not a party. www.nswalp.com/people/ in 2011. Vote Green. www.cdp.org.au/nsw- www.karinkolbe.com.au electorate-search www.simonrichardson candidates/ballina-.html VOTE 1 4greenchange.blogspot.com/ for the upper and lower houses in NSW HARBORD WINES ditional candidates in order of candidates in those groups in preference. Of course if you the order they appear on the vote for only one candidate, ballot paper. then your vote proceeds no Below the line: Electors vot- further to preferences for other ing below the line must select candidates. their own order of preferences Legislative Council: When by placing the numbers 1 to voting for the Legislative 15 in the squares next to the Council, electors can vote in names of 15 candidates in order one of two ways: of preference for them. Th is is Above the line: electors may sufficient for a valid vote. If vote: they wish to, electors can then RELIABLE, CONSISTENT, t CZ QMBDJOH UIF OVNCFS A vote for additional candidates CORE PROMISES DELIVERED in one of the Group Voting by placing consecutive num- VOTE FOR HARBORD WINES NEXT TIME AT... Squares located above the thick candidates in that group; or Group Voting Squares above bers beginning with the num- line on the ballot paper. Th is t CZ QMBDJOH UIF OVNCFS the line. In this case the elector CFSAŝŢ JOUIFTRVBSFTOFYUUP will record a vote for the fi rst A JO B (SPVQ 7PUJOH 4RVBSF will have indicated preferences the names of those additional candidate in that group with the then marking a second or sub- for candidates in the second candidates in order of prefer- preferences going to the other sequent preference in other and subsequent groups for the ence for them. Th e Byron Shire Echo 15 www.echo.net.au Is harvesting camphor really a green solution? Clear felling of camphor laurel to create ‘renewable energy’ in the local sugar mills leaves Criminal Law, Traffi c Law & Court Work Jessie Cole wondering whether wood-burning is really green power. Family Law, Property, Burringbar is my home town. unchallenged, but there are Conveyancing, Wills and Probate Turning off the Tweed Valley bigger questions at hand here. Mullumbimby Offi ce Tweed Offi ce Way into the main street always Are camphor laurel trees bet- p 02 6684 6111 p 07 5536 6111 does something to my heart. ter than bare pasture in green f 02 6684 6122 f 07 5536 6112 Lift s it in some way. I know I’m terms? What is the value of a Suite 6, 97 Stuart St, 10/69 Wharf St, lucky to have such a connection tree, any tree? And perhaps Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Tweed Heads NSW 2485 to place, to walk a winding road most pertinently – is burning Cameron Bell, Principal through the greenest hills and woodchips ever a green power With Integrity & Light Kate Brady LLB (Hons) think, this is home. It is a luxury solution? of grand proportions. But lately walking through my valley has Crisis become something completely diff erent. In an interesting turn of Huge double-barrelled events, the co-generation plants trucks zoom past at high speed were placed into receivership leaving the overpowering scent early this month. Th e Executive of camphor dust in their wake. of NSW Sugar Chris Connors Giant machines move up the has blamed the fi nancial crisis hillsides clamping the cam- on the fall in value of Renew- phors at their bases and fell- able Energy Certifi cates due to ing them left , right, and centre. a fl ooding of the market. But The trees are wood-chipped a closer look at NSW govern- and deli in the paddocks where they ment audit documents reveals a once stood and then carted off complex mix of factors leading to burn. Th e sound of heavy up to the economic problems. machinery echoes through Lower than forecast amounts the hills, punctuated with the of cane waste and limited avail- slow cracking of falling trees. ability of alternative fuel sources Th e picturesque hillsides have were both cited. No questions become a site of carnage. I’ve have been raised about the basic been here thirty years, almost On a global level this kind of ‘green power’ unsustainability of harvesting all my life, and never have I is called ‘biomass burning’ – chipping up trees to burn for fuel, and it is seen such devastation. unclear whether this recent fi - trees and burning them in power plants to nancial crisis will mean an end ‘Green initiative’ create electricity. This practice was deemed to the clearing, or an increase carbon neutral at Kyoto back in 1997, even as the sugar mill scrambles to Th e harvesting of camphors stay afl oat. to burn in the nearby Broad- though burning trees for energy emits 150 Camphor laurels are a nox- water and Condong sugar per cent of the CO2 that burning coal does, ious weed and there is a legal www.brunswickvalleylandcare.org.au mills is a ‘green initiative’ partly and it takes 30-90 years of new growth objective to control the species. BIODIVERSITY WORKSHOPS funded by the NSW and feder- But the irony is, unlike na- al governments. Th e proposal to re-capture the CO that is released tives, these trees thrive in open Frog and Toad Talk 2 was simply to turn cane waste instantly from burning trees for energy. country so clear-felling them Friday March 25. Time 7.30pm-10.30pm from the sugar industry into does little to stop their spread. Ocean Shores Country Club. This will be an informative energy, clearly a win-win sce- evening about the differences between frogs and ergy required to cut, chop, and even though burning trees For the practice to be ecologi- toads and what you can do to help native frogs. nario, eliminating the polluting transport the wood, the loss of for energy emits 150 per cent cally viable there would need A cane toad muster will follow at The Esplanade, cane fi eld fi res, and topping-up mature trees as a carbon sink, of the CO2 that burning coal to be staged removal of trees New Brighton. the electricity grid with renew- the erosion and silting up of does, and it takes 30-90 years and replanting with native spe- Bookings: James Mayson. 0417 258 038 or email able energy. ‘Th e reality is,’ says the local creeks, the possible of new growth to recapture the cies to protect habitat, prevent [email protected] local educator and environ- threat to endangered plants CO2 that is released instantly erosion and weed infestation, Water Plants Workshop mentalist Alison Polistchuck, and animals, and the basic pol- from burning trees for energy. as well as to minimise the loss Tuesday 12 April 9 am – 12 pm ‘there was never enough cane lution of wood-burning, these Th e word ‘loophole’ springs to in carbon stores. Come and learn the difference between native and waste to burn, and camphors problems were disregarded, mind. Even if wood-burning for weedy water plants. Attendants will receive a booklet are now being clear-felled to and the plan was sold to the Camphor laurels have al- electricity were a green power to help them identify water plants. John Moorhouse fi ll the gap.’ public as renewable energy. ways been a vexed issue on the solution, no effort has been from Far North Coast Weeds will help provide advice on what to do if you have any weed species. Bookings Foreseeing the reliance on On a global level this kind of north coast. A declared nox- made to manage the camphors essential contact: Wendy Gibney (details below). woodchips the NSW Greens ‘green power’ is called ‘biomass ious weed, they are the cane in a sustainable manner. Walk- leader, Ian Cohen, rejected the burning’ – chipping up trees toad of the fl ora world, colonis- ing down the road in my home PROJECT OFFICER JAMES MAYSON initial proposal in 2003, claim- and burning them in power ing spaces where the Big Scrub town I am left wondering what For more information about BVL workshops and projects contact James on 0417 258 038 ing it was ‘not a green plan plants to create electricity. Th is used to be. Th e ecological ben- strolling through my valley will or email [email protected]. at all.’ Though green groups practice was deemed carbon efit of regenerating camphor be like when all the bulldozers raised questions about the en- neutral at Kyoto back in 1997, trees to native forest is largely are fi nally gone. BVL BOOKSHOP The Landcare bookshop has a wide variety of Still publications. For all inquiries about book sales, call Rebates available On Rita on 6684 1495 or email [email protected]. 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Dingoes, na- which are also established here, ing domestic dogs is surely tive to Australia for some 5,000 consider any type of dog killing easier than figuring humans. years, are often seen as pests or livestock must itself be shot, But what about wild dogs or pets. Since 2008, the state of poisoned or trapped. He agrees dingoes? Victoria has declared them to pets gone bad must be de- Domestic dogs are cherished be a threatened species. New stroyed. Wild dogs who band pets or workers. Wild dogs South Wales protects them together are also a hazard. are domestic dogs gone feral only if they stay in designated But having spent years track- and are considered dangerous conservation areas such as na- ing dingo movements with pests. According to the latest tional parks. cameras and GPS collars and scientific classification, dingoes According to Brad Purcell, a examining their scats in every are iconic Australian wolves. dingo specialist, this confusion season, Purcell says that blan- This may seem as straight- costs millions of dollars, untold ket extermination policies are forward as canine body lan- suffering and major ecological misguided. They are largely prejudices against these preda- tors, whose diet is largely of kangaroos, wallabies, possums, wombats as well as goats, rab- bits and even pigs. Open Bid Needs of the pack Determination Of Current Market Value Over a year, dingoes choose A lone dingo on the beach. Photo Alex Maher Of A 10 Year different food for two reasons. absent, these relationships lose Ordinary Private Hire Vehicle They will select or ignore a spe- that order. likely than attacks by pet dogs: are turned on, animals re- cies depending on its biological A strong population of din- 1,168 over the last quarter year spond. They either dislike or (Hire Car) Licence In The season: youth, age, injury or goes appears to suppress and alone. Shark attacks, like those like the system and do the best Byron Bay Local Government Area (Lga) health. They also weigh this up topple the numbers of foxes of pet dingoes, average almost they can to stop or continue Transport NSW is calling for Open Bids to determine the current market against the training needs of and feral cats. These smaller one a year. By comparison, in with it. These systems them- value of a 10 year ordinary hire car licence in Byron Bay Local their own young or the needs hunters are in another class 2008 alone, assaults by humans selves can get imbalanced. For Government Area. and abilities of their pack. of predator. Unlike dingoes, numbered 196,800. better or worse, this affects Once a current market value is set, interested persons may apply for a These specific actions inte- they ignore prey larger than Even with all these facts, animal behaviours from rat to licence to operate in this area. grate dingoes to country. They themselves. As they hunt for our lopsided attitudes about dingo to human. Contact David Tooze, Principal Manager, Regulation & Compliance on 1800 227 774, email [email protected] for further set off ripple effects: more or whatever they can find, with- certain predators are hard to Panksepp explains that seek- details or for an information package to be sent to you. less herbivores, more or less out shifting their choice of prey change. Jaak Panksepp, a neu- ing is of special interest. It is an All bids in relation to this open bid process must be in a sealed vegetation, more or less other over the seasons, they devas- robiologist, investigates the intense, even ecstatic ‘general envelope marked ‘Open Bid Hire Car Service Byron Bay LGA” and seemingly unrelated wildlife tate smaller native species. foundations of brain activity purpose finding system’. Acti- forwarded to Transport NSW, Locked Bag 5085 Parramatta, NSW 2124 such as other marsupials and Purcell and many others and insists that ‘as a civilised vate it and an animal is off ex- by 4:30pm on 22 April 2011. 781315 even birds. When dingoes are worldwide see the loss of a society, we have to come to ploring, testing, trying, doing interesting things, engaged in But our fears of predators overwhelm us. learning about the world. Frus- trate that seeker and animals As with sharks, bears and big cats, we make including humans will latch on monsters of wolves. We even make villains to something, anything else. of small insects because they hunt. The Could this be at the very core of both creative and destruc- reality, at least in NSW, is that attacks by tive behaviours and ideas? wild animals are far less likely than attacks by pet dogs: 1,168 over the last quarter Seven systems year alone. Shark attacks, like those of Maybe when we discuss pet dingoes, average almost one a year. shark fences and dingo bait- ing, we must first start with By comparison, in 2008 alone, assaults by some exercise to select from humans numbered 196,800. our seven systems. We must elect to halt fear and panic and top predator, a ‘keystone’ spe- terms with our animal nature’. turn on play and seeking. cies, links the extinctions of Panksepp is referring to his This isn’t the only debate native wildlife. They consider new results based on brain im- that teeters between open- the lifestyles of dingoes – trav- aging. His team mapped seven mindedness and prejudice. We elling their boundaries, mat- different emotional systems could go on and defuse talks ing, whelping and training the deep in the subcortex of mam- about climate change and wa- young of the dominant female mals. He calls these the ‘gifts of ter rights. Build a ‘can do’ at- – have similarities with that of nature’. They are prepackaged titude which leads to action. wolves, coyotes and wild dogs emotions that we share with Learn to take our place within worldwide. They are leading animals: fear, rage, lust, care, the landscape, alongside fellow programs to protect and rein- panic, play and something he predators. The night comes state them throughout their labels ‘seeking’. when we will again respect the lands. In Australia, this may be When any of these systems howl of dingoes. a vital factor in restoring land- scapes altered by farming and introductions of exotic animals and plants. Overwhelming fears But our fears of predators Your Local Travel Specialists overwhelm us. As with sharks, With over 25 years’ combined retail travel experience, call Jane Dolahenty bears and big cats, we make and Russell Pierce to start planning your next getaway. monsters of wolves. 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WIDE 4UESDAY TO 3ATURDAY AM PM s #REDIT CARDS /+ s 7HOLESALE ENQUIRIES WELCOME s %ASY FREE PARKING s #ASH CARRY www.echo.net.au LPG installations At the beach or Banner Park unless specifi ed 7-10 Ride to the festival Nick 0427 620711 At the Soundshell or Terrace unless specifi ed or refer to website & facebook Greenslips/Rego 9-12 Kite making workshop @ Housie Shed 9-2 Free face painting @ Cino Bambino 7 Murwillumbah (Knox Park) – New 9-12 Kite painting with Pocket School 9-2 Milli’s bike decorating/mask making Brighton shop (9.25) – join Billi group 9-4 Beginners kite fl ying in the park 8 Byron (Railway Park) – McGettigans La 9-1 SES & Vol Marine Rescue displays 9-4 Biggest kites in Australia on the beach 78 Tweed St bus shelter (8.20) – cnr Myocum & 9.30-12 Push Up Challenge heats 9-4 Giant soccer ball fun & kite fl ying Macauleys La (9.10) Ron 6685 5983 Brunswick Heads 12.30 Rokkaku kite business challenge 11.15 Festival opening @ Soundshell 8.30 Mullum (True Wheel Cycles) – Golf 11-1 Fire trucks & water squirting Ph 6685 1252 12.50 Rokkaku kite community challenge course (8.50) Jay 04217 26797 11.30-12 Curly Cousins 1.10 Rokkaku business v community fl y-off 8.45 Billinudgel shop – Sth Golden shop 12.15-1 Moonlight Blue Duo Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Prizes: Broadview Champagne weekend (9.10) – New Brighton shop (9.25) – OS $100 Dominic’s dinner, wine & trophies Bakery (9.40) Robert 6680 5204 1-1.30 Spaghetti Circus Performance 1-2.30 Samba Blisstas 2-3 Essential Energy community kite fl y-in 9-4 Bike minding service at the Terrace 1.30-2 Curly Cousins 9-4 Kite adventure sport demos 9-12 Tyre hoopla 1.30 Push Up Challenge heats 9-4 Paralympic sea creatures on footbridge 10.15 Know Your Gears workshop (45 mins) 1.30-2 Bay Rollers performance 9-4 Windgarden 10-11 Bike parade on the Terrace 2.30-4 Youth music Brandolini’s, Enemble Del 9-4 School feathers display on bridge 9.45 Parents & strollers for 10am start a Mar & Lifeline 9-4 Kites for sale 10.00 Infants (3-7yr) for 10.15 start 2.45-3 Tug of War 10.15 Lower primary (8-9yr) for 10.30 start 3-3.30 Lucky Duck Race bridge to bridge 10.30 Upper primary (10-12yr) for 10.45 start Proudly supported by 2.30-4 Junior Star Search @ Hotel Bruns 9-4 Banner Park 9.45,12 Bike safety checks 3.45-4 Push up fi nals at the pub 0ROGRAMS s COLD WATER s LOLLY BAGS 12.45 Know Your Gears workshop (45 mins) +ITES s HELICOPTER HATS s T SHIRTS Austcycle skills sessions (1 hr) ALL DAY ACTIVITIES ,OST CHILDREN s LOST PROPERTY 9 Adult beginners (free) 9-3 Food stalls – BBQs, cakes & drinks +" RAFm E TICKETS s ,UCKY KITE DIP 11.30 Beginner children (free) Surf Club, Breakwall, Terrace & Banner Lucky Duck Race tickets 1.45 Intermediate adults (free) Parks 9-4 Artbike Convention & Expo 9-4 Jumping Castle @ Banner Park 10-4 Free bike engraving 9-4 Banner Park market & community @ the beach by the Surf Club 12,1,2,3 Extreme trial bike demos @ Terrace group stalls & massage tent @ the Terrace by SES 3-4 Family Tour de Bruns (easy ride round 9-4 Bay Roller skating & Spaghetti stilt @ Banner Park by BV Marine Rescue town) from the Soundshell walkers around the village P: 0402 718 345 E: [email protected] PRINCIPAL PARTNERS THE BYRON SHIRE GOLD & MEDIA PARTNERS BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE 6685 1264 WWW.BRUNSWICKDENTAL.NET BRONZE SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS Many thanks to the other 54 businesses who supported the festival COMMUNITY GROUPS "( #HAMBER OF #OMMERCE s "( 6ISITOR #ENTRE s "6 -ARINE 2ESCUE s 3%3 s "( &IRE