Remembering War's Terrible Toll
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THE BYRON SHIRE BONUS Volume 30 #46 Sustainability magazine Wednesday, April 27, 2016 free with this www.echo.net.au issue! Phone 02 6684 1777 [email protected] [email protected] 23,200 copies every week CAB WHERE PRETTY LIES SOOTHE UGLY TRUTHINESS AUDIT Online in netdaily Mardi Grass is about The Life of All your real Eat and be Ballina councillor takes to smudge Nimbin Brian Knuckey estate needs entertained aim at Wicked Campers www.echo.net.au/ballina-councillor- – p18 – p10 – p19 – p27 takes-aim-at-wicked-campers Bruns Marina Remembering war’s terrible toll Crime rates plans too big down but DV Around 100 people turned up last Th ursday April 21 to discuss plans up: BOSCAR by the state government to develop Chris Dobney the Brunswick Marina, resolving to ask the minister for more con- Tweed and Ballina were the safest sultation. places to live on the north coast last Th e meeting was organised by year, with crimes committed either the Brunswick Heads Progress As- at or below the state average in al- sociation, responding to concerns most all areas. that the proposal was too big, par- In fact, the latest figures from ticularly the massive carpark and the Bureau of Crime Statistics and large retail/housing precinct. Research (BOCSAR) suggest that Progress association president crime is down across the north John Dunn told Th e Echo that many coast. But in many cases the drop people said that the options given isn’t by much. in the survey were inadequate, and And Lismore and Byron still not in keeping with town’s Simple have a stubbornly high incidence Pleasures ethos. ‘It’s a complex issue,’ of violence and sexual assault. he said, ‘and a lot of people didn’t The Richmond-Tweed region know enough about it.’ reported an increase in domestic Local activist Dean Jeff erys, who violence to 1,075 cases in the year operates the marine conservation to December last year, compared to yacht Migaloo 2, told Th e Echo he 881 the previous year. has been trying to secure a low-cost Non-domestic violence was mooring in the Brunswick Harbour Mullumbimby held its annual service to remember the fallen on Monday, while in Byron Bay marchers down marginally to 1,188 incidents for many years. gathered at 10.30am outside the Beach Hotel in Bay Street, and marched via Jonson Street and Marvell Street from 1,216 in 2014. ‘We don’t need any fl oating pon- to the Anzac Memorial Gates at the corner of Marvell Street and Tennyson Street. The Bangalow parade Sexual assault was up slightly to toons that will surely increase moor- assembled at Memorial Park, near the roundabout from 10.30am, and marched down Byron Street to the RSL 203 (from 199) while other categories ing costs for locals,’ he said, ‘Th ere Memorial Hall in Station Street. Photo Jeff Dawson continued on page 2 are only a few extra berths needed to moor the local yachts that have not been able to work with or join the Brunswick Heads Cruising Yacht Major Ewingsdale precinct before council – again Club. At least 12 additional secure Hans Lovejoy time councilors were in ‘uncharted issues such as traffi c management Council, as it’s ‘taking too long’. berths could easily and cheaply be waters,’ while many fruitless hours and ‘who pays for the roundabout’ Staff say the proponents have created by simply putting in another There have been further develop- were spent debating unsuccessful have dogged it for some time. asked the planning department to ‘ap- six poles with gangways, which would ments on the large-scale Ewingsdale motions by Crs Cubis and Ibrahim. Additionally there is no over- point an alternative relevant planning leave the centre of the harbour com- seniors/commercial precinct propos- Sydney-based developers, the Bel- arching planning instrument for the authority (RPA) under the EP&A Act pletely untouched and uncluttered. al, which staff have tabled in a report becks, are seeking a change of zoning area and residents have been very to complete the planning proposal.’ ‘A new yacht club could be estab- for Th ursday’s upcoming meeting. to enable a suburban centre with sen- vocal in opposing the plans. In the report, three senior staff - lished to look aft er local needs. Th e And the pressure is on council- iors housing, a medical centre, busi- ers clearly state that council is the fl oating marina options presented lors to do something – anything – nesses, restaurants, cafes, and shops. State approval sought ‘relevant planning authority for this in the survey are mainly to cater for aft er they failed to vote on a mo- The land surrounds the new Th e developers have come good planning proposal.’ boats from out of the area. tion at the last meeting. General hospital, and the Belbecks plan to with their promise/threat to ask for They said, ‘As such Council is continued on page 2 manager Ken Gainger said at the on-sell the proposition, yet ongoing state approval instead of dealing with continued on page 3 Local News North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Jabberwocky comes Time to get cracking on that billycart Competitors of all ages will brakes are essential. alive through circus race down the main street of ‘Th e main focus of the day Bangalow on Sunday May 15 is not the speed of the entries, for the annual Bangalow Bil- but family fun for partici- lycart Derby. pants and spectators. Event organiser Tony Hee- ‘Th e grand parade is a high- son has been involved for light, taking place at 12.30pm several years and believes that and features local bands, vin- the popularity of the Derby tage cars, schools, local clubs, can be attributed to its inclu- scouts and celebrities.’ sive nature. Racing will start at 9am, He says, ‘The Billycart so get your cart ready, with Derby is a wonderful exam- all participants marshalled ple of a community event be- From last year’s Bangalow Billycart Derby. Photo Jeff from 7am. cause there are no barriers to ‘Downhill Since 1986’ Dawson Registrations are on the entry. It showcases good old day from 7am in the Banga- fashioned fun regardless of everyone – boys and girls from ‘Other Billycart categories low Hotel. Volunteers, po- age or social status. fi ve years of age, through to range from traditional, home- tential sponsors and those ‘Everyone can take part “opens” and celebrities. grown, professional and nov- wishing to fi nd out more in- Author Lewis Carroll is the inspiration for Spaghetti Circus’s whether as individuals, fami- elty – which once featured formation can contact Tony The Momeraths new show, , which will premiere over two lies, workplaces or schools. Schools challenge the amazing Titanic Billycart, Heeson 0419 715 098 a/h weekends on June 17, 18, 19 and 25 in combination with This year we expect many ‘The Schools Challenge complete with the iceberg. 6688 4236 or by email: wal- the Spaghetti Circus annual show. Pictured are Spaghetti entries, showing the strength Race with a traditional de- ‘In 2016, it is hoped there [email protected]. spiders Harper Salom and Alaria Morrod. Photo Jeff Dawson of the derby as it embraces an sign specification is being will be more innovative de- Full rules, cart classifi ca- even wider reach in our thriv- promoted this year, with all signs, with the only conditions tion, and race schedule can be ing community. schools in the northern rivers being weight which must be found on the website: www. ‘There are races for invited to compete. under 75kg, good steering and bangalowbillycart.com.au. Crime down: BOSCAR Marina plans knocked continued from page 1 Nationals Tweed MP Geoff continued from page 1 ‘The project reports and of sexual off ences saw a slight Provest seized on the good fi g- ‘Predominantly they “Have Your Say” were placed drop to 234 (from 255). ures and issued a media release would be large non-trailer- on the Crown Lands website Alarmingly, murders in- congratulating the police. able motor boats that can on March 8, 2016, and an email creased from zero in 2014 to But he said BOCSAR had traverse the bar, which would went out to all stakeholders six across the region last year. again identifi ed increases in add danger for other passive and representatives on March In other categories of prohibited-drug possession river users. 9, 2016, letting them know crime, stealing from a motor throughout NSW. Th ere should be no tourist this.’ Th ey also said the dead- YOU DON’T PAY ME… vehicle (1,227) and malicious ‘Th e secondary crime sta- apartments too – this benefi ts line to reply to the survey THE LENDER DOES damage (2,354) both saw no- tistics relating to drug pos- no locals and adds to defor- “Have Your Say” was extended ticeable increases (from 1,171 session remain a concern and estation due to car space re- by two weeks to April 26, at Janice Ryan and 2,107 respectively), while highlight the need for the quirement. It’s all about profi t the request of the Brunswick fraud saw a slight drop to NSW Liberals and Nationals to investors.’ Heads Progress Association. Mortgage Broker Diploma of Financial Services 1,026 from 1,087. government to continue to No media alerted ‘Communication and con- 27 years’ lending experience In Byron Shire, non-domes- implement our targeted plan sultation with stakeholders E: janice@wpff .com.au tic violence remains high at 1.8 to stamp out drugs and sup- With such a major devel- and community representa- M: 0400 364 723 times the state average and sex- port aff ected communities,’ Mr opment proposal, Th e Echo tives has been ongoing for this ual assault at 1.4.