I WANTED ZOMBIES, AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY VIRUS The Byron Shire Echo • Volume 35 #34 • Wednesday, February 3, 2021 • www.echo.net.au lëƷşſǽƆƐëǔ Police squeeze musicians over gigs mute over Paul Bibby

Having been starved of live music Council for nearly a year, the announce- ment of Byron’s Summerstage court loss concert series brought a round of applause from local music fans and Hans Lovejoy performers. With a healthy slice of the ticket Byron Mayor, Simon Richardson proceeds set to raise funds for the (Greens), is again remaining mute Red Devils football club, which is over questions around Council’s hosting the event at their oval near court loss, this time over a fencing the centre of Byron Bay, the sporting dispute in Suff olk Park. community was also pumped. Similarly, staff are yet to reply But when the organisers, led to questions around the court by well-known local performer loss, and whether they plan to Lisa Hunt, notified the police strengthen the LEP to ensure clarity about Summerstage, they got a around residential amenity. very diff erent response. It comes aft er Council lost in Despite the event endeavouring court against a developer over the to adhere to all noise, parking consolidation of three large lots and COVID-19 rules, and off ering in Ocean Shores, despite a large, significant benefits for the local unanimous neighbourhood opposi- community and economy, a small tion and sensitive environmental group of police from Tweed Heads While Tweed-based police are making it hard for the Summerstage concert to go ahead, organiser Lisa Hunt issues. seemed intent on shutting it down. says she has borrowed money to ensure it does. Photo Jeff Dawson They recommended that Byron Development Control Council and the Off ice of Liquor, boys in blue have refused to come process, Ms Hunt reduced the Hunt had tried to conceal what she Order overturned Gaming and Racing (OLGR) impose to the party. proposed capacity from 600 to 500 was doing. a series of draconian restrictions ‘I can only conclude that police people. Napoli v Byron Shire Council that made the event almost impos- basically set out to stop the shows,’ This change brought crowd Police allege act of deceit [2020] NSWLEC 1646 was handed sible to run. Ms Hunt said. numbers into line with the number ‘They twice stated in writing that down on December 15, 2020, and Many of these restrictions were ‘There was no support for it at of people who attend Red Devil the inconsistencies between docu- was a result of the landowner taking subsequently imposed by Council all. Every single thing they pro- Park every fortnight for game day. ments appeared to be a “deliberate Council to court aft er staff imposed and the OLGR, who then added posed went against the event.’ Yet police continued to recom- act of deceit,” the spokesperson said. a Development Control Order over a further restrictions themsleves, mend conditions based on the ‘Lisa has chosen to underwrite high fence being erected. forcing Ms Hunt and her team Tough restrictions original capacity figure, referring this to help a rugby league club, In summarising her judgment, to consider cancelling the event Ms Hunt’s original proposal to to it as a justification for the tough a community crying out for live Acting Commissioner, Sue Morris, completely. hold events every Friday, Saturday restrictions they were proposing. music, and a group of live musi- said that Council’s order should be Refusing to be defeated, Ms Hunt and Sunday evening over summer ‘The conditions imposed were cians who are on the breadline.” revoked, given that the structure has borrowed money to ensure that was cut dramatically by police, based on these erroneous assump- ‘These conditions have imposed was not inconsistent with the the shows not only go on but go off who recommended just two events tions – that it would be six concerts a significant financial burden on development consent. She said with a bang, and believes locals will per fortnight over the three-month a fortnight, 600 people, potentially her, and on the event. A significant that ‘Council did not provide any come out to support them. period. death metal (music),’ said a spokes- amount of work had to be done that evidence’ to the contrary [regard- But she and the other organisers Police also seemed to ignore the person for Ms Hunt. turned the attention of organisers to ing] claims by the property owner’. are deeply disappointed that the fact that, during the application The police later alleged that Ms ▶ Continued on page 4 ▶ Continued on page 4

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2 The Byron Shire Echo DĕćſƖëſƷǪǽǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au Local News Locals call for help to protect koala corridor Art of Aslan Shand Medicine Great news - the wait is over! Sunday saw between 60 and Dr Paul Orrock DO PhD (Osteopath) 80 people gathered, with has extended his hours of clinic at North Coast Medical Centre Bangalow Koalas, on Rifle Available Tuesday afternoon Range Road in Bangalow to Wednesday all day highlight the dangers of the Thursday afternoon Paul has over 30 years clinical experience and is a senior lecturer unapproved clearing done in osteopathy at university. For more details go to: by the owner of the property www.northcoastmedicalcentre.com.au called 99 Acres on a local One of the two koalas ¨ȸȒɮǣƳǣȇǕƬȒȅȵȸƺǝƺȇɀǣɮƺȅƺƳǣƬƏǼƬƏȸƺǔȒȸɵȒɖȸǝƺƏǼɎǝƏȇƳɯƺǼǼƫƺǣȇǕ koala corridor. spotted by locals during 6KLUOH\6W ‘The top of Rifle Range their walk to view the area %\URQ%D\ Road is a crucial link, and the that had been cleared. 3KRQH6685 8666 start of our Koala Wildlife Cor- Photo Geoff rey Snelgrove ridor that has grown exponen- Locals gathered on Sunday aft ernoon at Rifle Range Road k znXz0 tially over the past four years’, in Bangalow to protest clearing of a koala corridor. Photo was already listed as ‘threat- ȇȒȸɎǝƬȒƏɀɎȅƺƳǣƬƏǼƬƺȇɎȸƺِƬȒȅِƏɖ said president of Bangalow Eloise Farrow-Smith ened’ and scientists were Koalas, Linda Sparrow. predicting that NSW koalas While a DA by owner Barry still continuing and Council because of koalas.’ would be gone by 2050 if Wain is currently on exhibi- were alerted. This landowner Some people there claimed serious action was not taken tion, Council and the NSW was serially non-compliant that as it was only camphor to protect them. Dept of Planning, Industry under the previous DA they that was cleared, and it is a and Environment confirmed had for four tourist cabins in weed, that therefore there was DA on exhibition that they did not authorise 2017. When the four tourist no issue with clearing it. Bangalow Koalas are call- any vegetation removal on cabins were put on the prop- However, Ms Sparrow ing on concerned locals to the Crown land/road. erty there were restrictions pointed out that to koalas, take a look at the DA online The DPIE told The Echo put on the title so that they camphor trees play an impor- at Byron Shire Council and they are working with Council can’t do any work around tant role as transition and put in submissions. on the matter. The Echo the koala corridor. shade trees in the corridor. ‘The current DA will cut understands that the pro- ‘Now they have cleared ‘When you are looking to through a vital link in the posal is to move an existing camphor and other trees on remove them, this has to be koala corridor and increase driveway to facilitate building Crown land to facilitate their planned, and have suitable the amount of traff ic that a new house on the property. driveway before their DA has trees available to replace will be accessing the site in The new driveway had submissions close or is them,’ said Ms Sparrow. a highly sensitive area, in proposed runs alongside the approved. Within the 200m area that all likelihood leading to an koala corridor, within the 20m ‘They have cleared just the group walked they spot- increase in koala deaths,’ exclusion zone that is required metres away from where ted two koalas. The second said Ms Sparrow. around koala trees under the koala trees have been one, which was ill with con- While the submission All Systems Byron Shire Council’s DCP planted as part of the condi- junctivitis, was in a camphor closing date is February 2, (Development Control Plan) tions of his [the owners] last tree next to the area that had Byron Shire Council have Discounted $1,500 that include this area, as of DA,’ Ms Sparrow pointed out. been cleared. confirmed with The Echo that December 10, 2020. Local resident and active they will be accepting late Hurry and get last year’s prices 99 Acres owner Barry Wain member of Bangalow Koalas, Koalas in decline submissions. for the first 25 buyers started clearing within the Peter Doherty, told those It is clearly established Q To make a submission, koala corridor, on Crown land, gathered that this site was that the reduction in habitat look for Bangalow Koalas Up to 6.6kW system from $2,600 without consent, just under Bangalow Koalas’ ‘heartland, through clearing and the Facebook page or look at two weeks ago, according to our genesis’. impact of human habitation the DA for 75 Rifle Range Rd, Up to 7.3kW system from $3,190 Bangalow Koalas president, ‘I live here and I thought has had a serious impact on Bangalow 2479 NSW (LOT: 39 Linda Sparrow. “wow” they are in my koalas numbers and health. DP: 625255). Conditions apply ‘A stop work was issued by backyard and this is where Prior to the devastating Q The owner of 99 Acres, Council Thursday, January Banglaow Koalas started. We and unprecedented bush- Barry Wain, declined to com- 0419 991 557 28 – late [that day] work was are definitely here [today] fires last year, the species ment to The Echo.

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He still month earlier. competed prominently in Byron Shire Council say Cliff Burvill (left ) and Frank Scarrabelotti with the Olympic marathon canoe champion- it is currently working with Torch at the Byron Lighthouse in 2000. Photo Gary Chidwidden ships throughout the 1990s. relevant parties, including Graham Seers, chief Cycling NSW and the Byron that understanding, it has 4,000-metre team pursuit at executive off icer of Cycling Bay Cycle Club, to gain a full closed the facility to the the 1956 Melbourne Olympic NSW, and close friend said, understanding of how the public,’ a Council spokesper- Games, and won the Austral- ‘We have lost a great man; a incident occurred. son said. ian team pursuit title in the champion in every way, and ‘Until Council has gained Cliff contested the same year, at 18 years of age. a very special mate’. lëƷşſǽƆƐëǔŔƖƐĕşưĕſ!şƖŕĈĶōĈşƖſƐōşƆƆ ▶ Continued from page 1 neighbours in point 16 in the Independent Cr Basil Echo questions to mayor remain unanswered: case report. As usual, the The Echo Cameron told , țEĶưĕŕƐIJĶƆĪëĶōƖſĕĶŕĈşƖſƐǽëŕĎĈşƆƐƐşƐIJĕĈşŔŔƖŕĶƐƷǽ objectors are on top of the Dr Marcus O’Meara B.D.S, Rachel Andersson B.O.H. the court’s decision ‘can be ƱĶōōƷşƖĎĶſĕĈƐ!şƖŕĈĶōȜƆĕƶĕĈƖƐĶưĕƆƐëǔƐşſĕưĶĕƱ matter. Dr Lou Barr B.D.S, Caitlin Wilkie B.O.H. characterised as turning on ‘I have not seen the site, planning regulations so these types of cases aren’t administrative issues rather but I can’t understand how than planning principles.’ ōşƆƐȞĶŕƐIJĕĪƖƐƖſĕȃ fundamentals like the 900mm Cr Cameron said, ‘Acting The Echo understands there has never been a setback and not attaching the This is a carbon positive practice. Commissioner Morris stated īşưĕſŕëŕĈĕſĕưĶĕƱƖŕĎĕſƷşƖſōĕëĎĕſƆIJĶżȂPĪĈşſſĕĈƐǽ 3.5m high screen to the 1.8m 59/1 Porter Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481 that she understood “the ƱIJƷŕşƐȃ boundary fence got ignored 02 6694 3083 concerns of the objectors by the court. regarding height, scale and Echo žƖĕƆƐĶşŕƐş!şƖŕĈĶōƆƐëǔ ſĕŔëĶŕƆƖŕëŕƆƱĕſĕĎǼ ‘The private certifier bulk”, however her “role in EĶưĕŕƐIJĶƆĪëĶōƖſĕĶŕĈşƖſƐǽëŕĎĈşƆƐƐşƐIJĕĈşŔŔƖŕĶƐƷǽ argues at point 27: “The posts this appeal is not to assess have been bolted into the ƱĶōō!şƖŕĈĶōȜƆĕƶĕĈƖƐĶưĕƆƐëǔćĕſĕưĶĕƱĶŕī the merits of the structure”.’ timber fence which gives Cr Cameron continued, żōëŕŕĶŕīſĕīƖōëƐĶşŕƆëŕĎĶŔżſşưĕżōëŕŕĶŕīƆƐëǔȜƆ added structural integrity to ‘Council can not change the ƖŕĎĕſƆƐëŕĎĶŕīşĪƐIJĕƆĕōëƱƆȃ both the fence and the screen FURNITURE regulations, but it can adapt but particularly the fence”. to the changes in the regula- ‘It was the fault of the have a much easier job ‘This is simply wrong tions that occurred between development approval (DA) enforcing compliance’. and should have been chal- the original consent and the staff , as they approved a DA Duncan Dey, who is also lenged. The shared timber DONATIONS issuing of a Construction with vague conditions of running for Council later this boundary fence will be a also homewares and Certificate’. consent that were open to year, told The Echo, ‘Privacy nightmare to replace, when PLEASE electrical, manchester, ‘An understanding of interpretation by the private and fence heights are huge one day necessary’. and clothing. current law and evidentiary certifiers. issues in the urban land- Mr Dey continued, ‘What requirements needs to be ‘This is just another case scape, and are now creeping a pity. The neighbours GLOBAL RIPPLE OP SHOP applied when deciding where DA approvals are not out into the rural landscape get done over, yet again. whether to issue a Develop- handled properly. as well. Because the development 17 Grevillia Street, Byron Arts and Industrial. ment Control Order’. ‘Conditions of consent ‘There is no doubt a fence process is deeply flawed in Phone 0457 192 225 Meanwhile, Matthew and stamped plans need with “eff ective height 3.5m” favour of building new stuff , Be sure to leave a message for us to call you back, O’Reilly, who is standing for to be tight and not open to will impact on neighbour’s Council should take more and leave photos of large donations – we can also Council in September, told interpretation. This happens amenity. That should have care along the way: if the collect from you. Thank you. The Echo, ‘My understanding far too oft en. been addressed when extreme height fence had of this L&EC proceeding is ‘If DA conditions of the fence was (or wasn’t) never been approved, the that it was not really the fault consent were handled better approved. The issues are court case would not have of the compliance staff ’. then compliance staff would articulated well by the happened’. Police resist festival, charge for services ▶ Continued from page 1 under the state’s User Pays recommendations we make.’ He also said the state meeting the conditions rather system, treating them as com- Byron Mayor, Simon government had exhibited than promoting the event’. mercially driven events rather Richardson, said that Council a ‘blatant double standard’ Every cent from the first than a grass roots program. shared Ms Hunt’s frustra- between its treatment of 500 tickets sold will go to When The Echo put these tion, but had little choice sporting events, and cultural ensuring that the tough allegations to police they but to impose the police’s events such as live perfor- conditions recommended declined to comment on any recommendations. mance since the COVID-19 by police, along with those of them. ‘Police, when it comes outbreak. added by Council and the ‘We’re not responsible for to events, are certainly an ‘It’s hard to fathom how Scan to OLGR, are met. imposing conditions – we organisation that you need they can justify how people The police are also charg- make recommendations to have on board,’ he said. sitting in a concrete stadium Contact ing Ms Hunt thousands of to Council and the OLGR,’ a ‘We had staff trying to with nowhere to move ¨ dollars for policing services spokesperson said. intervene with the police to around can have less strin- at the concerts themselves, ‘We never comment on the try and find a way forward.’ gent restrictions,’ he said. 4 The Byron Shire Echo DĕćſƖëſƷǪǽǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au Local News

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Philippa Clark A 16-year-old learner driver has been charged with a Tracks belonging to an egg- string of off ences aft er a laden female turtle have been crash in Brunswick Heads on spotted on Clarkes Beach. Tuesday night, January 26. Local resident Rob Motorists travelling from Asquith, who snapped a pic- Ocean Shores to Brunswick ture of the tracks at around Heads were met with the 6.30am on Monday morning, unusual sight of a car said they were only about 50 mounted on the roundabout metres from the beach café. at Brunswick Valley Way ‘I just hope she found and Riverside Crescent on Wednesday morning. somewhere to lay her eggs,’ Photo Rob Asquith Mr Asquith said. ‘It’s unusual Detective Chief Inspector, that we see them in the Bay.’ inbuilt GPS,’ she said. temperatures owing to cli- Matt Kehoe, from Byron Bay The Echo No, it’s not a new roundabout sculpture, though it is becoming Holly West, a project But sand temperature mate change mean that the police station told one as it has been there for over a week. Photo supplied off icer with NSW TurtleWatch, determines the gender of sands of northern NSW could that police responded to the said the tracks belonged to the hatchlings, with warmer be producing more females incident around midnight and a green turtle and were con- beaches in Queensland in years ahead. arrested the young driver. police, resisting arrest, spe- Ballina Children’s Court on sistent with a mother trying producing females and ‘These nests in NSW could Refused bail cial range drink driving, and Wednesday. to find a nesting place. cooler sands further down be one way that females being an unaccompanied Detective Chief Inspector ‘They come out, try and the coast producing males. cope with climate change in The 16-year-old was learner. Kehoe said the driver’s family find a spot to nest and That means female turtles the future,’ Ms West said. charged with domestic Bail was refused and are making arrangements for can’t… She’s hit the sand- rarely come to lay in Byron Anyone who sees turtle violence assault (DV), assault he is due to face the the removal of the car. bags and come back in.’ and surrounds. activity or turtle tracks Ms West said the turtle should report the sighting to would soon try again to visit Climate change NSW TurtleWatch, which is a Kerry interviews Zoe Daniel, Feb 20 a beach to lay, and members means more turtles project of the NSW Govern- of the public should keep ment and Australian Seabird Journalist Zoe Daniel will be Zoe’s first hand experience Administration. Following the their eyes open. down south Rescue. in conversation with Kerry as bureau chief for the ABC in talk, the pair will host a Q&A, Laying turtles usually ‘We’re not producing Contact NSW TurtleWatch/ O’Brien regarding her new Washington DC, beginning in which is sponsored by ABC return to the beach that females on NSW beaches, so Australian Seabird Rescue: book, Trumpland, on Satur- December 2015. Zoe was well Friends Northern Rivers. they hatched on, or nearby, the turtles coming here are [email protected] day February 20 from 2pm at placed to report on the Trump Tickets are available via according to Ms West. kind of outliers,’ Ms West said. or via www.seabirdrescue. the Byron Theatre. campaign and the tumultu- The Byron Theatre website ‘They have a really good However, rising average org.au, or phone 6686 2852. The book is based on ous events of the Trump www.byroncentre.com.au.

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Resilience and diversity needed, not perpetual growth The Byron Shire Resilience is killing our sense of home. or pay your rent 6 months and Regeneration Roadshow We have to reclaim in advance, it doesn’t make hosted by Renew Fest and housing without this idea of you a more integral commu- Resilient Byron, is kicking off perpetual growth. nity member than someone on February 13 with a series ‘We need fixed rents. in shared accommodation of neighbourhood events. Fixed values. That statement who struggles to find $300 The question asked is: will terrify many, but remem- pw for the garage they’re How do we create more resil- ber, the word that generally now living in. ient communities in 2021? comes aft er ‘boom’ is ‘bust’. ‘The ludicrously profit- Mandy Nolan is one of the ‘We need to stop profi- able and unsustainable real special guest speakers and teering from our housing estate market is the one this is her response to this market.Houses should be thing that stands in the way question: homes. of us creating truly resilient ‘We have to stop our ‘Homes are for people who communities. area turning into a wealth live here. These are the people Mandy Nolan will speak at ‘We need to innovate ghetto… where real estate whose kids attend schools, the upcoming Resilience diff erent modes of living becomes the primary who work in cafes, who clean and Regeneration together, we need to share generator of income and hotels, who are nurses or Roadshow. Photo supplied our ‘wealth’, and create com- aff luence. A local economy teachers or artists or musi- munity hubs able to house with a booming real estate cians or gardeners or writers. at Wategos? Disrupt the every person in the village. market is at risk of losing ‘These are the people who privilege. ‘In a truly resilient com- its sense of community and build the fabric of a diverse ‘Access to housing is a munity no one sleeps in their connectedness’. and rich community culture. basic human right. car, on your couch or on the ‘In our local game of ‘A community that only ‘It is not a privilege. street. And where people Monopoly, we buy a few services the wealthy is as trou- ‘A community should pro- sleep at night, (not who they houses on Mayfair, aka blesome a ghetto as those vide housing for all sectors of sleep with) is everyone’s ‘People who think there’s no good way to Pacific Vista, and we whack created entirely in poverty. the community regardless of responsibility’. die have obviously never heard the phrase them on Airbnb. ‘We need diverse com- their economic status. Q For more info and to RSVP ‘We speculate, we rumi- munities. Why not whack in ‘Just because you can your free ticket, go to www. Drug-fuelled-sex-heart-attack’. nate, we elevate. Capitalism some community housing buy a house for $20 million renewfest.org.au/roadshow. – Frankie Boyle Mature surf culture needed, say elders Paul Bibby Cohen, who has surfed for to property, needed to be regulation in the surf was nearly 50 years, much of that reported to the police. needed, but said Byron could Should violent and abusive time in the Shire. ‘There seems to be this look to the surf culture at

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6 The Byron Shire Echo DĕćſƖëſƷǪǽǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au Local Ballina News World Surf League coming to Lennox? David Lowe the issues this would have for parking and traff ic flows, Aft er the surprise announce- as well as rubbish from the ment by Ballina’s Mayor, impact of so many people, David Wright, on Monday the need for temporary that Lennox Point was being toilets, crowd management, considered as the location for etc,’ he said. IT’S NOT A GRANNY FLAT... a World Surf League event in Cr Johnson said, ‘If the April, there has been a mixed event wasn’t during the IT’S A BACKSPACE. response from the public. school holidays and was Backspace Living are committed to breaking the Fellow Ballina council- held over a shorter period of stereotypes associated with granny flats! lors appear to have been time, then it would be more An affordable designer Backspace will certainly sideswiped by the news, with workable. 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Ballina Council meeting. not privy to any information attractions during one of the Issues with the World which would enable me Ten day shutdown busiest times of the year.’ Surf League event at Lennox make an informed com- ‘The proposed surf comp Cr Keith Williams told include: lack of infrastructure, ment,’ she said. would eff ectively shut the The Echo the World Surf parking, and the proposed Ballina Cr, Jeff Johnson, point down for ten days and League proposal is a major timing of the event, which is told The Echo he had concerns prohibit both visitors and event that needs careful planned to take place in an about the impact the World locals from surfing it.’ consideration. already busy period, during Surf League event would Cr Johnson remembers ‘Assisting the world’s the Easter school holidays. have on Lennox, particularly the reaction to Rip Curl’s premier surf competition in Ballina’s Deputy Mayor, given the timing during school proposed event at the point this way is not unreasonable. DrDr JonJon VeraneseVeranese BDSBDS Sharon Cadwallader, told holidays, ‘when the town will ten years ago. It could also be fun. However, The Echo, ‘This has not come already be packed.’ ‘There were huge con- residents have already raised to councillors for a decision He said, ‘Many people, cerns about the point being major concerns that need to or even comment’. both locals and visitors, will closed off , the impact on the be addressed’. ‘All councillors could have no doubt want to surf the headland with hundreds, Cr Williams also raised been a part of the meeting point as a key leisure activity (potentially thousands) concerns around impacts on but were not invited. So I am during this time. heading up there to watch, Lennox Headland and traff ic. Ballina Council votes to change the date David Lowe the change to a date that is became a holiday in all federal government to comfortable and acceptable states in 1994, a ‘relatively change the date and there At its last meeting, Ballina for the whole community. brief history’. was ‘no reason not to do it’. Shire Council decided to write At the end of the meet- With the debate intensify- Deputy Mayor, Sharon to the Prime Minister about ing, Cr Meehan’s motion to ing year by year, Cr Meehan Cadwallader, said she would changing the date of Australia write to the PM, and begin a argued the date change was not be supporting the motion, DrJonDental.com Day, in a surprise motion that national dialogue, to find a now a matter that govern- as ‘residents need the oppor- was not on the agenda. new date was supported by ment needed to consider tunity to comment and think the best in holistic consultation Cr Phillip Meehan fore- Cr Nathan Willis. seriously, with no need for about it,’ which was impos- with a gentle touch, empathy shadowed the motion early, Cr Meehan said that while a divisive and expensive sible with so much haste. and conscious dental solutions aft er a separate discussion it was great to acknowledge referendum. The motion was about Indigenous place community achievers, and supported by all Ballina [email protected] names across the shire. the holiday provided an Govt needs to step up councillors except Cr Sharon 6684 6550 • 0411 031 301 Cr Meehan said he was opportunity for people to get ‘Government needs to take Cadwallader. ‘completely unhappy’ with out and about celebrating a leadership role,’ he said. the date of Australia Day, their country, ‘we do know ‘We need to address the noting that his opinion had that for a very large section situation to move towards ‘morphed’ over the years. of our Indigenous commu- sensitive dialogue, to create He said it’s now clear that nity, this is not a happy day.’ change.’ the time has come for our He noted that Australia Cr Ben Smith agreed, nation to ‘seriously embrace’ Day began in 1934, but only saying it was easy for the #3*/(065 5)&#&45 LQ

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Labor commits to zero emissions by 2050 With federal Labor reshuf- the foreseeable future…’ and witnessed the wilful vandal- fling their front bench, The that ‘groups of voters who ism of the Liberals and Echo asked local MP, Justine swung most strongly against Nationals, which is all about Elliot, to confirm her party’s Labor were self-described politics rather than deliver- commitment to zero carbon Christians and economically ing climate change solutions. emissions by 2050. insecure, low-income voters ‘Action on climate change While she confirmed who do not like, or follow, is good for jobs, good for the commitment, Renew politics’. lowering emissions, and Economy reported that, She replied in part, good for lowering energy ‘Labor has not established ‘Strong action on climate prices for both businesses what a 2030 target should change is essential if we are and families. be; they haven’t even set an to safeguard the future for ‘Labor’s position is interim pre-2050 target for our children’. clear – under our leadership emissions reductions’. ‘The fact is that Labor Australia will have net zero The Echo also asked Mrs is the only party of govern- emissions by 2050. Elliot her views on The ALP ment that is committed to ‘Labor will take to the next Campaign Review of 2019, taking real action on climate election a climate change in particular where it was change as was seen in our policy that is evidence- stated that, ‘Labor should last period in government. based, scientifically focused, recognise coal mining will be ‘Unfortunately, over the and economically focused’. an Australian industry into past nine years we have Q See editorial, page 10

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Please contact me at: (02) 6686 7522 [email protected] Authorised by Tamara Smith Member for Ballina. Produced using parliamentary entitlements. Shop 1, 7 Moon Street, Ballina NSW 2478 www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives DĕćſƖëſƷǪǽǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 9 Comment For North Coast news online visit dëćşſƆIJƖǔōĕƆĶƐƆĕōĪ It’s never the wrong time to do right Professor Bob Morgan around not governing Professor Bob Morgan is a Gumilaroi man ustralians have just endured from Walgett in western NSW. He is a highly A game of musical chairs was played last week, where the boss yet another series of debates respected and acknowledged Aboriginal told a few of his people to switch tables that they are not in about the relative merits of educator/researcher who has worked charge of. A January 26 as the appropriate date to extensively throughout Australia and Well, that’s how I explained it to a nine year old anyway. mark Australia Day. internationally in the field of Aboriginal It’s no secret that Federal Labor’s front bench reshuffle ruf- knowledge and learning for over forty years. fled feathers last week in the left faction of the party. Aboriginal and other non-Aboriginal Alas Labor appears to be lurching towards the right. supporters who challenge the date are Professor Morgan is currently Chair of Within all political parties, members are generally aligned told to ‘get over it’ and to move on. the Board of Aboriginal and Torres Strait either left or right. In the case of left-aligned Mark Butler MP, Interestingly, Aboriginal people have Islander Studies, Education and Research he lost his climate and energy portfolio to the right-aligned never told Australia to get over ANZAC (BATSIER) and also serves as Conjoint Chris Bowen. day because we know, and have lived, Professor with the Wollotuka Institute Additionally, leader Anthony Albanese stripped skills port- the pain of loss and the nobility of with the University of Newcastle (UON). Professor Morgan was the founding folio from his rival Tanya Plibersek and gave the unremarkable sacrifice – including the many Aborigi- President of the NSW AECG, a Commissioner with the now defunct NSW Richard Marles MP a super portfolio. nal men and women who enlisted to Education Commission. He is also the inaugural Chair of the Council of the Still with us? It’s important because the nation needs a disci- defend Crown and Country during wars. World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE). plined and organised alternative to an emboldened and nauseat- And they did so without being offi- ingly confident Morrison government for the upcoming election. cially recognised as Australian citizens. directive that Cook was ‘with the Con- dispossession of Aboriginal peoples It’s held by one seat. Just one! As with other colonised countries, sent of the Natives to take possession with the plight of those on the ships Labor MP, Joel Fitzgibbon, from the coal mining area of the Australia has a history mired in fiction of Convenient Situations (Australia) in reminds me of the words uttered by NSW Hunter region, appears the biggest threat to the party’s and fallacy. the Country in the Name of the King of Trump following the fatal 2019 Char- stability and future. His recent Murdoch Daily Tele op-ed tried The initial and most obvious Great Britain’. lottesville white supremacy riots. to demonise climate change action as an ‘obsession’ that is fiction was the application, by the No consent ‘of the Natives’ was When asked about the riot, Trump alienating Labor’s voter base. British at the time of invasion, of the sought, nor was it given, and Cook took said: ‘You had some very bad people Unlike the sociopaths in the Coalition party who represent now expunged legal doctrine of terra possession of the eastern seaboard of in that group, but you also had people the one per cent, Labor’s problem will always be trying to be a nullius, which was used to formalise Australia on Possession Island, off the that were very fine people, on both party for all seasons. and indeed justify the annexation, by coast of North Queensland on August sides’. And those seasons are becoming more chaotic and extreme judicial stealth of a country that was the 22, 1770, thus setting in train the events A similar group of ‘very fine people’ owing to climate change. home of Aboriginal peoples for tens of that we still grapple with 251 years later. were also involved with the insurrection The ALP Campaign Review 2019, available online, is a great thousands of years. So, what does January 26 historically and failed coup that occurred in Wash- resource into why they lost, how mainstream politics view It always was – it always will be. mark, and is it the most appropriate ington on January 6, 2021. strategy, and how they treat the public. Orbiting this fiction is the perennial day on which to celebrate the ‘founding Australia is a country of boundless The review stated that in the election run up, there was a annual jousting around the meaning of the nation’? possibilities, but it will never achieve ‘perception that Labor was not supportive of the mining indus- and purpose of ‘Australia Day’ and At its most blunt and honest point, its true destiny until the soft unspoken try… Labor should recognise coal mining will be an Australian when it should be celebrated. January 26 actually marks the day murmur in the souls of many, if not industry into the foreseeable future…’. History tells us that Cook’s voyage when the First Fleet of British convict most, non-Aboriginal Australians is While the local federal Labor MP, Justine Elliot, may believe to the Southern Seas between 1768 and ships arrived at Sydney Cove, and answered through a dignified truth tell- the science on climate change and push her party to support 1771 had at least two distinct purposes. founded the penal colony of NSW, not ing and just reconciliation process. renewable energy, Labor still takes fossil fuel donations The voyage started as a journey the Australian nation. This will require something that is (according to the election donation data dump yesterday). of scientific discovery, but it later I often wonder what the descendants sorely missing in our country; mature Aside from coal-based Qld communities, Labor also saw became a joint venture when the British of the convicts who were transported to political, corporate and civic leadership, 2019 election swings against it in most of southeast Qld. Admiralty (Royal Navy) saw it as an the penal colony in 1788, and beyond, one that leads our nation to a place The review stated that groups of voters who swung most opportunity to discover new navigation feel about an event that marks the where it can acknowledge its past while strongly against Labor were ‘self-described Christians and routes and trading opportunities that, convict origins of their forebears? striving to create a more inclusive, just economically insecure, low-income voters who do not like or follow politics’. it was believed, would increase the Do they also celebrate, or is this also and equitable nation. ‘These voters are heavily represented in Queensland’. maritime power and colonial reach of a ‘Day of Mourning’ for them? The energy and passion of the Yet ‘following politics’ could be argued as a cornerstone of the British Crown. Scott Morrison, Australia’s trans- younger generations, coupled with the an informed and healthy society. The scientific objective was clear, but actional Prime Minister, in a recent wisdom and resilience of older genera- Without it, tyranny takes hold. Tyrants become more embold- the British Admiralty adopted a more response to Cricket Australia’s decision tions, will ensure that the date when ened and nauseatingly confident. Corruption gets bigger and clandestine and furtive approach to its to drop the reference to Australia Australia, as a nation, is celebrated, it trust diminishes further. It’s not a good path anywhere. instructions, which were in two parts. Day for games played on January 26, will inevitably change, so that the day is ‘Following politics’ can also help make more informed The first part was open, instructing commented: ‘You know, when those 12 more inclusive, respectful of difference, choices, which can in turn help elevate voters and their chil- Cook to observe the transit of Venus to ships turned up in Sydney, it wasn’t a and truly celebratory for all Australians. dren from a low-income existence. aid navigation. particularly flash day for the people on The day will be a day dedicated to Labor’s challenge is to make politics interesting, explain a The second part was sealed in an those vessels either’. human dignity and healing rather than better path and keep its messaging clear on climate change. envelope by the British Admiralty, Morrison’s puerile attempt to division. The dialogue is just and endur- And convince God-bothering Qld bogans. Good luck with that! which was to be opened only by Cook. draw moral equivalency between ing, because there is never a wrong Hans Lovejoy, editor The sealed instructions included the the invasion, historical trauma and time to do right. The Byron Shire Echo Lauren Archer Volume 35 #34 February 3, 2021 + Caring for your pets Established 1986 • 24,000 copies every week + Keeping your livestock www.echo.net.au The Echo acknowledges the people of healthy and productive the Bundjalung nation as the traditional + Mobile Phone: 02 6684 1777 custodians of this land and extends respect to elders past, present and future. Editorial/news: [email protected] service [email protected] Disclaimer: The Echo is committed Advertising: to providing a voice for our whole Village Way, Stuart Street, Office: community. 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A good idea? ancillary objectives. campsites and not providing government regulations. Q I was wondering if the We saw this a few years the legal amount of parking, Their most significant bike trail could fit in with the ago when, amid great panic many were very serious breaches of the law are community garden? I love about shark attacks, a local safety and fire regulation seen in their ongoing refusal the community garden, but I boardrider’s club drew inter- breaches, and over 50 were to comply with border love riding my bike too. national headlines with its for illegal occupation of land setbacks. Louis Moynihan-Burne obscene advocacy of a shark too close to riverbanks and It is the law that Reflec- Age 6, Suff olk Park cull. Our surf culture is about dangerously close to roads. tions allow public access mastery over nature and Despite continual com- along the Terrace Reserve Q Inspired by my six year dominating the weak. Some plaints about Reflections’ riverbank, but aft er hundreds old, I’d like to echo his wish work is definitely needed. illegal operations, and ten of complaints from the local Dave Lisle that the new bike track and years aft er this report, they community and Council, the Suff olk Community Goonengerry are still blatantly ignor- nothing has been done. Garden can happily coexist ing strict local and state ▶ Continued on next page Echo Q The mature male surfers ( , 27 January). My son’s MC MOWER LAWN, present in the line-up when visits to the Community GARDEN & PROPERTY Garden were highlights of his these serial germs go about time at preschool, but he’s bullying and assaulting Specialising in Aeration and also a keen biker/rider. others are themselves a part Lawn renovation. The existing Suff olk of the overall problem. Residential, Commercial skatepark is a great model, How can they turn a blind and Acreage mowing. eye, paddle into another where kids of all ages play General gardening, wave and pretend that it’s all without fear of teasing or har- Mulching, Pressure washing. assment. Sad recent incidents cool in the tube? Servicing Byron Shire and at the bike track in Shelley Show some bloody ticker surrounding area. Drive in Byron involved a and confront these grubs! motorbike threatening small Call them out in the water. Murray 0434 244 310 | [email protected] children, and verbal abuse of Call them out in the street, or younger kids by older ones. Cartoon Gary Cavanagh – Instagram: @gary_cavanagh. the pub, or the shops. We trust that the new They are not welcome Clean Paws pump track will not celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Rest in peace, Sol – on in the community – make that narrow old-fashioned Islander People as Survival January 26 I was at your that known. Stand up for Dog Grooming toxic masculinity that Day or Invasion Day – is graveside to plant the red, yourselves, ya mates, their Mobile Grooming author Tim Winton has so here once again. It reminds black, and yellow in your kids, and visitors alike. & Spa For Dogs us that a person should be honour. Paul Taylor eloquently described. Com- Fully-appointed mobile grooming petitiveness and aggression judged by their actions and Bronwyn Sindel Murwillumbah van ensures the convenience won’t equip our sons for the their achievements in life, Mullumbimby of dog grooming at your home and not on superficial and Holiday park hypocrisy Kylie Hanstead or workplace. Gentle handling, future, because as Winton calm, patient grooming. Reflections Holiday Parks is says, ‘life is not a race, it’s not irrelevant facts. Surf abuse Certified Follow us on a game, and it’s not a fight’. Giving Mr Bellear the Q Paul Bibby’s front page by far the biggest lawbreaker Dog Groomer Facebook and Instagram! Let’s collectively ensure the respect that is his due I would story suggested an abusive in Brunswick Heads and To make a booking call: 0400 899 154 new track is a place for fun, like to repeat the words of surf culture was more a possibly the Shire when friendship, and physical activ- Senator Patrick Dodson (Pat factor in surf rage than over- it comes to land use. The ity, for all ages and genders, Dodson for PM!) when he crowding and inexperience. group of local drummers that which benefits from a close remembered him as ‘A true I couldn’t agree more. Chest Reflections paid the police ‘REFRESH ME’ RETREAT relationship with the neigh- activist and justice warrior for thumping is to blame, not to harass and threaten with MARCH 5–8, 2021 bouring Community Garden First Nations people’. He was kooks. arrest while they relaxed on and its nurturing values. a man of courage, vision, and Our hyper-masculine surf public land were breaking Hinterland Retreat, Dr Ray Moynihan dedication. Sol Bellear serves culture is a form of social no laws. The Pocket Suff olk Park as a great example to us all Darwinism. Aggression and Around ten years ago FANTASTIC PRICE: of what a man can aspire to, dominance are seen by many Byron Council identified over $699 BEFORE JAN 31 A true heart given the passion and deter- as the way to win waves. 150 cases of illegal noncom- I want to thank Mandy for her mination powered by a strong This toxic culture venerates pliance in Reflections Terrace 0413 216 038 marvellous column on Mr Sol mind, a sense of justice, and ripping up the best waves – Reserve caravan park. While www.smileinthesky.com Bellear last week, especially responsibility towards our communing with nature, or some of these issues were /refresh-me-byron-retreat- march-2021 as January 26 – known to fellow human beings. fraternising with mates, are for things like undersized

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▶ Continued from page 11 ‘Break any laws you like if live with the Bottle-O, the Like ScoMo sez, life wasn’t minutes on the net with no us in red tape. She was an There is not one inch of the they get in the way of profits’. servo, the smoko and the so flash for those arriving claim of deep accuracy: excellent conduit from us promised public walkway, Any private operator who avos; I’ve gotten used to here in 1788 either. On the First Fleet between (the volunteers) back to the and the riverbank continues behaved like this would have brollies and lollies, bikkies And from that point on 43 and 48 people died mother ship (Council, in to be illegally occupied solely been shut down years ago. and sickies, the ciggies and it was far, far less flash for (depending on the source) – turn a satellite of the NSW by Reflections’ paying clients. Sean O’Meara sunnies and posties and the folks who watched them men, women, and children government). The NSW Caravan Park Brunswick Heads mozzies (who are not the arrive… – including a marine, suggest- Many thanks Joanne, for regulations clearly state that same as ankle biters). …in Botany Bay or Perth ing privilege did not protect. those years of progress and no campsite can be within Byron canals But what does it say or Hobart or Mallacoota, On the Second Fleet, 1,006 stability. I’m sure other hall 10m of a public road. In the Matthew Hartley’s concern about our nation, that so or in Evans Head, where convicts aboard, one quarter committees feel the same. I Terrace Reserve, Reflections about the Belongil Estuary many solid upstanding Indigenous people were later died during the voyage and look forward to seeing you continues to flaunt the law (Letters, 20 January) is nouns have been turned into surrounded at dawn as they around 40 per cent were dead around. and endanger people’s lives nothing more than a sym- their comic diminutives? slept, and shot – or driven within six months of arrival. Duncan Dey by permitting tents less than bolic gesture to a doomed Are we afraid to say it like it off the edge of the cliffs at I do not in any way attempt Durrumbul 1m from the road. ecosystem. really is? Goanna Headland. to equate convict and Aborigi- Last year I wrote to Reflec- Ecosystems are only Sure, we’re a nation of Fair dinkum mate… hap- nal experiences. But whatever Drum beats roll tions reminding them of their relevant in the context of ex-convicts, larrikins, swag- pened right here. else happened to those poor, Regarding Patricia Warren’s legal (and moral) responsibil- ten-thousand years or more. men, settlers – and who need Bloody oath. benighted people on the letter (27 January). I’m sym- ity and notified them that The Belongil Estuary has less to get the words out quick, Margaret Louise ships, it was a lot worse than pathetic to noise complaints twice in two months cars had than 100 years left before it before the flies got in – so if Lismore an upset tummy. – I too don’t enjoy listening crashed through their road- is swallowed by the rising shorter, cutesy words made Mark Riddell to loud music throughout side fence in The Terrace, Pacific Ocean. The only the hard yakka of living on Q On reading The Echo’s New Brighton the night. The drumming and had there been the usual realistic concern is the use of the world’s driest inhabited Backlash column on 27 often finishes a couple hours tents beside this fence, fatali- concrete, which will out-gas continent a bit easier, well January, it appears it has set Thanks Council after nightfall and becomes ties could have occurred. even more carbon dioxide good on ‘em! itself up as an expert source Council staff do an amazing quieter as it winds down. Despite these near misses before going under water. Look at us now! And look of information in regard to job, and some even better. Since it has moved to (and the law), Reflections Let’s not pretend that we at what, and who, we’ve Australian history. One of those is Joanne the surf club, and is even refused to comply. Last are environmental warriors destroyed to get here. It shows several errors McMurtry, now departed further from town, I doubt weekend Reflections had saving our precious coastal Was it was worth it? in the PM’s comments, and from her role in assisting many people there can hear more than ten tents full of ecosystems, that would be Did the massacres of this then rightly draws attention committees to manage our it at all. I could barely hear it kids illegally 1–3m from the a left wing reconstruction land’s original inhabitants to his wrong-headed com- many community halls. from the ocean-side base of Terrace roadside – and at the of reality equivalent to all happen just so a bunch of ment ‘it wasn’t a particularly She’ll remain a local in this the footbridge; I’ve already same spot where a drunk Trumpian propaganda. legless bogans could spend flash day for people on those area. I’m expressing my explained why ‘the drum driver hit the fence only Sapoty Brook the arvo’ round a barbie, vessels either’. own opinion, not that of the circle’ cannot apply for a four months ago. The police Wilsons Creek clutching their stubbies as Yet it seems it can’t help hall committee I’m on – we licence. estimated he was travelling the snags burn and ice in the itself when it makes the haven’t yet had time to But Ms Warren’s concerns at around 100km/h. `ëŕƖëſƷǩǭǽǩǧǩǨ esky melts? (Do these blokes flippant and snide remark, create collective comments. do not exhaust ‘the issue’. Reflections is run by the Q On this day, of all days, think of anything else but the ‘Umm, sea sickness is not Joanne was responsive Others have concerns too – state government. How can the excruciating vulgarity of footy, mate? Or who’s gonna really the same as cultural and got things done with a that’s why it’s an issue, and anybody have any faith in a Ocker culture is hard to take. shout for the next slab?) Ah genocide, though is it?’. minimum of fuss and always I’d like her to focus on them. government that operates Don’t get me wrong – I well, boys deserve a bit of The following information with a smile. She kept us With regard to its continuity, like this and basically says, love the lucky country. I can relaxation, don’t they? can be found in a couple of on our toes but didn’t bury ▶ Continued on next page The 'New' FarmCare ZERO INTEREST FINANCE Pay your machine off and don't pay a cent of interest!

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Fast fashion and environmental destruction exacerbate pandemic risks Philippa Clark be transferred to humans that for too long, pandemic for the products, particularly unless human ecological research has focused on the for cheap products, that then ew research has disruption is addressed. locations where pandemics puts pressure on particular revealed that Some of the key human start. places, which are vulnerable N climate change, activities causing increased ‘These may be in anyway, to produce things environmental degradation human contact with wildlife, particular regions of the cheaply and [that] then puts and human activity are and thereby diseases to world, and so we tend people at risk. creating a perfect storm for spread, are land use change, to focus on that, but the ‘I think the pandemic more deadly pandemics like forestry, factory farming, and problem is, a lot of times has really highlighted that, COVID-19. the wildlife trade. those activities that are because we’ve become more Scientists from the Uni- occurring there are actually and more disconnected with versity of Western Australia Consumption a part of a larger global supply where food comes from, or (UWA) say COVID-19 has The flying fox colony in Mullumbimby shift s up and down pandemic risk chain’, Dr Martinus said. how products are made, and highlighted the critical need the banks of Brunswick River and leaves a distinctive aroma ‘We may not think that by doing that we’ve removed to reduce human impacts on for passersby. Flying foxes are an essential part of the local Dr Woolaston said that we’re responsible for the any responsibility for our the environment to prevent ecosystem as pollinators and for seed dispersal, however, wildlife trade is a much emergence of pandemics, own choices in the things further pandemics. they can also transmit viruses to humans, and are being bigger issue in Australia than but it is our global demand that happen’. Dr Natasha Pauli from displaced by human activity. Photo Aslan Shand people realise. UWA said deforestation and ‘We get a lot of inter- land degradation meant crossover between species Technology said: ‘As climates national wildlife in for the humans and various host can occur’. get warmer, [wildlife] need pet trade, which is quite a WILD WEDDINGS species were in closer con- Dr Kirsten Martinus, the to move to more temperate big industry. We also have Jeni Gonzalez tact with one another. study’s lead author, said regions, and that might, or our own wildlife trade with Celebrant ‘This will make the out- climate change and associ- likely does, bring them into respect to kangaroos, which break of emerging infectious ated severe weather events closer contact with people.’ is a commercialised wildlife diseases more frequent, and were altering habitat. The Intergovernmental trade in Australia, which a lot phone: 0407629770 more dangerous to humans’, ‘So, where a habitat may Panel on Climate Change of people don’t realise comes Dr Pauli said. have had ample food for an (IPCC) has predicted an with risk in respect to viruses.’ [email protected] ecosystem, suddenly you get increase in the number of However, of greater insta: wild_weddings_bb Increasing human- a change, and the food or the people exposed to vector- concern are global industries animal contact ecosystem actually changes borne and water-borne that are indirectly responsi- itself and you get animals diseases, like malaria and ble for wildlife trade in their ‘A virus jumping between coming in contact with each cholera, owing to changes production process, accord- species may remain local- other that previously were in temperature and rainfall ing to Dr Woolaston and Dr ised, and not emerge as a not in contact with each patterns. Martinus. Ballina full pandemic. However, our other. And from that you get Dr Woolaston co-authored The cheap fashion indus- actions – combined with novel diseases occurring’. a United Nations report that try, in particular, is a major MORE THAN JUST A MEAL climate change – are creating culprit in Australia. • NOURISHING MEALS Dr Katie Woolaston from found there are up to 827,000 We deliver nutritious, conditions where greater the Queensland University of animal viruses, which could The UWA study found • DELIVERED TO delicious meals to the elderly, YOUR DOOR people with a disability or ▶ From previous page Heritage Conservation Area that its assessment is being period ended in January. high risk consumers during The Echo ran a story (26 (MHCA). outsourced to an ‘independ- However, I’m sure prompt • NO WAITING LIST OR the COVID-19 pandemic. February, 2018) when Take a stroll down the ent assessor’, that person late submissions will be Meals can be delivered Wawan Prahara died, who back lanes of East Mul- being Mike Svikis, a planning taken into account. LOCK-IN CONTRACT June Grant weekly as frozen packs for was a longtime icon of the lumbimby and see some of consultant in Ocean Shores. • CONTACT FREE you to heat or daily if you drumming culture in Byron the back block buildings that The DA is for demolition Mullumbimby require a hot meal. Bay. He told me it had been have been allowed. of the existing simple yet occurring in Byron for what is The community Heritage elegant brick house (approx LëſĎƆIJşĕƆƐşǕōō KEEPING YOU CONNECTED now at least 30 years. Other Panel meetings are now held 60 years old) and to import Thanks for finding the best WE’RE KEEPING Our social support volunteers long-term residents attested only three times a year and yet another ‘Queenslander’. replacements for Mungo... YOU SAFE BY will phone you for a social chat and check on your to that, including Harsha community input is becom- This DA should be allowed David Heilpern is absolutely REDUCING THE wellbeing. Prabhu, sadly also no longer ing less and less eff ective to be discussed at the next fabulous NEED FOR YOU living in Byron, though his as – the MHCA is failing. Heritage Panel meeting. David’s article on a TO GO SHOPPING case was due to paucity of Some DAs (development From a brief perusal of Vaccine Damages Payment 6686 2636 rentals and their skyrocket- applications) have been the DA it is probably safe Scheme is absolutely bril- W. Ballinamealsonwheels.com.au ing cost. approved without MHCA to assume there are more liant, what a great mind he is E. [email protected] The reason the drumming members being notified. One buildings to come, as the and has been for so long! has migrated to Bruns is that of these is the importation site covers three titles, which Herbert Kinzl Byron Bay has ceased to be a of a ‘Queenslander’ which begs questions about the Suff olk Park place of alternative culture, has been allowed to be incompleteness of the DA. becoming instead a place raised higher than any of the Is this piecemeal approach &HQWHQQLDO&LUFXLW2QHZD\7UDႈF7ULDO primarily for the rich and buildings in the section of considered appropriate? tourists. So, ‘the issue’ resists Stuart St (near the Museum). Demolition in a conserva- Byron Arts and Industry Estate a one-sided analysis; no Homes built in Queensland tion area is legislated as the doubt there are many more. have zilch place in the MHCA. very last option. DAs such kĹåƵ±ƼƋų±þÏƵĜĬĬÏĜųÏƚĬ±ƋåĜűÏĬŅÏĩƵĜŸåÚĜųåÏƋĜŅĹ Jason van Tol Another DA, at the back as this make it the very easy Myocum of a Station Street property, first option. ÆåƋƵååĹųĜč±ĹƋĜĹå±ĹÚœŅĬĬŅĹčƱų„ƋųååƋŸŅĹ circumvented scrutiny by not The bringing in of another åĹƋåĹĹĜ±ĬĜųÏƚĜƋţ‰ĘåƋųĜ±ĬƵĜĬĬųƚĹüŅųŸĜƻĵŅĹƋĘŸţ Killing heritage declaring it was in the MHCA. State’s heritage to plant I am inspired by your article Surely all planners should be in a conservation area (its The trial will commence on the last weekend of February 2021 of last week (27 January) vigilant enough to check the removal is considered to be to write, with a scintilla of vicinity of all the properties demolition in heritage terms) irrepressible hope, about the they are assessing? at best shows ignorance, or failure of this Council and its Finally, we have another disregard, for the primacy 8ŅųĵŅųåĜĹüŅųĵ±ƋĜŅĹƴĜŸĜƋ× planning department to ade- version of potential MHCA of authenticity, and in a ƵƵƵţƼŅƚųŸ±ƼÆƼųŅĹŸĘĜųåţÏŅĵţ±ƚx quately ensure the standard degradation with the pres- less flattering light could ÏåĹƋåĹĹĜ±ĬěÏĜųÏƚĜƋěŅĹåěƵ±ƼěƋųĜ±Ĭ of the built environment of entation of DA 10.2020.647.1 be regarded as the theft of Mullumbimby in general and, at 144 Stuart Street. The another town/city’s heritage. most specifically, the protec- Owner/Applicant is a Byron This DA was lodged over tion of the Mullumbimby Shire planner. I am informed the holidays. Its exhibition

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This Reset will US or UK that a previous com- byrondogrescue.org • Ph 0447 927 600 Our last speaker was Max untrue. We don’t even know take control of all currencies, mentator equated. Further, I Igan, and since then The Echo who these groups are, let livelihoods, environments, found that Politics In The Pub CHESS by Ian Rogers has published three articles alone be aligned with them. education, and health is an event that originated and four long letters against Max Igan gave a talk for systems, all under the in Sydney, and that Mullum- Victoria, the State where tourna- ment chess was hit hardest by our organisation. Turning Point Talks that has pretext of a pandemic that bimby cannot lay claim to its the pandemic, has hosted its first When the world is under caused anguish. As soon kills less than one per cent of origin nor definition. major open tournament since threat of ecological and finan- as one mentions Palestine its victims. Horrible, but not Brian Dean March. cial collapse and increasing or vaccinations, the knives worth surrendering 100 years Tyagarah The Australia Day Open, held at Melbourne Chess Club, was authoritarianism, the few of come out! Max has lived in of progressive reform to an restricted by distancing require- us who publicly challenge Palestine for many years, unaccountable elite, whether Q I gratefully appreciate ments to 65 players and comfort- this do not need attacking by experiencing the true abhor- clandestinely coordinated the diversity of speakers ably won by the only International people who claim to be sym- rence there. He says we will or not. presenting at both Ngara and Master in the field, Ari Dale. top ten seeds and remaining Dr Liz Elliott Victoria is known for its fine undefeated through the seven pathetic to egalitarian poli- all live like Gaza if the surveil- now Turning Point Talks. Max junior development programs rounds. Comparisons are rarely tics i.e. ‘left wing’. We need to lance state gets much more Turning Point Talks convenor Igan’s opinions on the harm- – most notably the inexpen- reliable, but the only Australian find ways to hear each other powerful. He empathises ful eff ects of vaccines and 5G sive Sunday sessions at Box Hill to have reached a similar strength ▶ A longer version of this at that age is current Australian and select the best ideas. We with the majority of Israelis are shared by many doctors Chess Club – and juniors made letter is available online at: up more than half the field. Even #1 Anton Smirnov. need to re-imagine a better, and believes they are cap- and informed people across www.echo.net.au/letters more remarkably (for Australia) Q At the recently concluded sustainable future together. tured by a Khazar elite. His the planet. So are his views almost a quarter of all the players elite tournament in Wijk aan We believe the true con- views on the Holocaust are on the very real conspiracies were girls – perhaps the predict- Zee, World Champion Magnus spiracy is not a few wicked not those of Turning Point Q Regarding the Turning at work behind current ed Queen’s Gambit effect. Carlsen recorded his first tourna- However, the standout perfor- ment loss of 2021, to 18-year-old Jews breathing together Talks, but expressing them Point Talks, I am a middle-of- events. Turning Point Talks mance came from an eight-year- Andrey Esipenko. (con-spire) in a coordinated is not a crime, and needs the-road citizen who doesn’t is organised by a team of old boy, Arthur Gao (pictured). A heavy defeat for the World cabal, but a neoliberal system historical oversight. seem to be able to please people who together decide The Box Hill youngster had won Champion, who tweeted after craft ed over 50 plus years to Oft en ‘anti-Semitism’ has either the left or the right who they will invite to talk to an under eight event with 9/9 the game: ‘Had a very unpleas- when aged six, and impressed ant experience at the playing hall enrich the few at the expense been used to belittle the adequately, as I find both the local community. Dr. Liz again in finishing third in the today; it felt like a swab was being of the environment and the eff orts of those of us who points of view have their Elliott is one of the people Australian U/12 Championship shoved into my nostril and all the cultures of billions of people. see that the banking system pluses and minuses. on the team. To single out in January 2020. way inside my brain, causing a lot Conspiracy theorists, a needs fundamental reform. The Max Igan talk was and critcise the talks run Gao tied for third place in of pain. The Covid test after the Melbourne, beating two of the game was not that bad though.’ term popularised aft er the Max’s take on the COVID-19 definitely invigorating and by this wonderful woman suspicious shooting of Presi- response is certainly radical, gave me the opportunity is atrocious. Liz worked dent Kennedy, a man who but given that whole econo- to practise staying free of tirelessly in the emergency Request for Proposal wanted to change the US mies have been shattered, judgement, as some of it was department at Mullumbimby banking system, have been many people isolated, and pretty far out there for me. hospital in service to this 5-year Market Licences derided as fanatics by the now the UN says that half a bil- Nonetheless, as with community for many years. mainstream press. Now the lion people are hungry owing every Turning Point Talk She is a very generous, Byron Shire Council invites proposals for term is used to shut down to loss of livelihoods, we need that I have attended, and conscientious woman who 5-year Market Licences. debate. to discuss COVID beyond the will continue to attend, the actively has cared for many. Details of proposed market licences and assessment It is false to suggest main stream media’s inces- speaker presented a point Her participation in Ngara criteria requirements are set out in the Request for Turning Point Talks is aligned sant propaganda. of view that I do not have to greatly supported the cause, Proposal document available by registering on the with other organisations in Like Max, Turning Point deem as truth or untruth, energetically and financially. Public Marketplace with VendorPanel. the USA and UK with similar Talks is concerned with the or dangerous or benign. I For anyone to insult her by Refer to: names, and that we are ‘anti- increasing surveillance, chose, and will continue to criticising the Turning Point www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Business/Doing-business- semitic’, ‘erratic’, ‘with abhor- media control, and loss of choose, to hear and witness Talks is a very low call. I with-us/Tenders/How-to-tender rent ideals’ and ‘simplistic’ (a livelihoods accelerating in a segment of our Australian would hope our community The relevant category is Event Management. few of the epithets hurled at the world. We believe that and world/global population would encourage proactive The Request for Proposal will: Turning Point Talks by letter soon the IMF (International that has a point of view that involvement and diversity in • Open on 27 January 2021; and writers). For instance, one Monetary Fund), WEF (World might be diff erent than mine. knowledge and opinions. • Close 2pm on 24 February 2021. writer suggests that I organ- Economic Forum) and others Hopefully, if I do my part, El’Tara Mahatma All enquiries to Paula Telford Leasing Coordinator ised ‘a public forum inviting will launch a ‘Great Reset’ I will get to know myself Main Arm on 02 6626 7300. PŕĎĶīĕŕşƖƆĈſĶĈŊĕƐĕſƆƐşşŊƐşƐIJĕǕĕōĎşŕžƖſưĶưëō'ëƷ ,%2%- , Ross Kendal for local Indigenous cricketers.’ An Indigenous game of cricket was Ê Indigenous cricketers from Lismore played last year and the hope is to #11#8W 1 and Ballina took to the field on January make it an annual event. 26 in a 20x20 game organisers hope But more than that Phil would like to will not only become a regular annual see the individual Land Councils in the fixture, but will also pave the way for an greater north coast area start to play a all Indigenous state-wide competition. regular Indigenous competition. Ulti- The game between the Ballina Bears mately this model could be used across and the Lismore Boomerangs was organ- the state to determine a statewide ised with the help of the Ballina Bears champion. WGW8SWJ Players from the match modelling Cricket Club. their unique team uniforms before the The Ballina Bears have plenty of 7NN  ‘All the players had Indigenous herit- Indigenous players in their ranks, but match at Ballina’s Fripp Oval. Photo age with many from Bundjalung country. there are still plenty across the state #8JJNW8 Jeya Benn Many of these can trace their heritage who are missing out on opportunities, 8SWJ1"1S" to the local area for many generations,’ played in the best of spirits,’ he said. according to Phil. Bears’ president Phil Melville said. ‘Lismore went home with the win ‘We are very proud to have so many %22.21/Ζ1(:::%Ζ//Ζ+($/7+&20$8 ‘The rivalry was pretty fierce [but] the game wasn’t about winning or Indigenous people in our club, they are :Ζ/)5('675((7%Ζ//Ζ18'*(/ 3+21( between the teams even though it was losing but providing more opportunities integral,’ he said. 14 The Byron Shire Echo DĕćſƖëſƷǪǽǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au The Good Life Inspiration through fermentation

Byron Shire Council’s Agricultural Extension Off icer, Andrew Cameron, connecting with chickens and farmers. Free consults for farming and agricultural landholders n a bid to revitalise and support the pri- people overcome some of those challenges.’ mary production sector in Byron Shire, Mr Cameron said part of his role is to I Byron Shire Council’s Agricultural Exten- help new landowners with ideas on how sion Off icer, Andrew Cameron, is looking to to manage the land productively and connect with farmers and landholders. sustainably. Council’s latest economic data has shown A former ‘tree changer’ himself, with more a decline in primary industry output in the than eight years experience farming and Shire. ‘We are seeing more and more people running a small agricultural business locally, Katerina loves organic fermented produce and pickles! selling up in the city, and moving to places Andrew is committed to nurturing the local like Byron Shire to live on the land on large agricultural sector to become more sustain- Story & photo Melissa Butters “lifestyle lots”,’ said Mr Cameron. able and to embrace more regenerative ‘Our larger lots are beautiful places to live, practices. but they are also prime land for farming and ‘I am off ering free one-on-one consulta- aterina Lazareva is the vibrant, sunny generational health issues and damages our food production. It can be an overwhelming tions, with local farmers and landowners, face of Suria Foods. Every week she environment.’ task to take on land for the first time, and we to off er a range of support services, solu- K brings her organic fermented produce Katerina has set up a market scale are now off ering a support service to help tions, networking and funding opportuni- and tonics to the markets. Her aim is to heal garden at The Farm in Byron Bay, using ties,’ he said. the body by improving gut health, and to regenerative and eco-friendly methods. ‘Council is committed to heal the planet by promoting fermentation She also holds fermentation classes. Every ensuring Byron Shire land as a means of achieving zero food waste. single part of the vegetable is turned into is used in a productive, Russian-born, Katerina’s grandparents a healing product. ‘I want to contribute to sustainable way. We want were exiled to a labour camp during the soil regeneration so our future generations to ensure local farmers are Stalin regime in the 1950s. Forced to adapt to have a better and healthier planet to live in.’ able to work in a way that a diff erent climate and harsh conditions, they Down at her market stall, the menu With a story starting in a working avocado farm is profitable while achiev- began to farm and preserve food, surviving changes each week depending on what’s overlooking Mt. Warning, discover a community ing positive environmental quality beer on whatever the earth provided. Suria Foods in season – you won’t just find cabbage! with a shared love of , in the land we outcomes,’ he said. are lucky enough to brew it on. has also followed a path of relocation, adap- You might find oyster mushrooms, nuts, For enquiries, or to tation and change. herbs, cherry tomatoes and garden herbs, book a free on-farm con- Katerina moved to Australia over 10 years miso or seaweed kimchi. She also off ers sultation, please contact ago and trained as a chef. Seeking a change a range of probiotic drinks and prebiotic Andrew on 02 6626 7223 or of pace from busy kitchens, she ended up broths. email ancameron@byron. in the Himalayas at a remote mountain When Katerina has a moment of spare nsw.gov.au. temple. She returned to Australia keen to time she spends it with her best mate – her To sign up to the Byron reconnect to her roots and embrace ancestral dog, named Pickles, of course! Shire Farming Network practices. ‘I no longer wanted to be a part of The New Brighton Farmers Market is on newsletter visit www. the system, work for corporations without every Tuesday, from 8am to 11am, and the byron.nsw.gov.au/byron- a sustainable purpose, or eat chemically Mullumbimby Farmers Market is on every earthbeercompany.com.au shirefarmingnetwork. treated food that causes all our modern Friday 7am to 11am.

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La Familia, a locally owned and operated wide range of cocktails and drinks, too. The Bowlo, Bangalow Wednesday to Friday happy hour, midweek specials, Mexican restaurant and bar. Jack says that although he’s aware that 6687 2741 excellent wines, foodies delight, creative cocktails, local produce, massive kids’ space, welcoming staff , Since the closure of Flock in 2020, there many people have been wondering what’s Open Wed–Fri 12–2.30pm & 5–8.30pm; and COVID Safe. has been much musing about what will going on behind the fence, and many are Sat 12–8.30pm; Sun 12–7pm. Club open Wed–Sun from 12 noon Come along to the Bangalow Bowlo happen on the once-popular site. keen to get back to the venue, 2020 wasn’t a www.bangalowbowlo.com.au and fi nd out. Jack Wright, owner of Hooper’s in great year to rush in or cut corners. bangalowbowlo @thebowlo Brunswick Heads, has ‘COVID-19 presented many challenges announced that he will for the hospitality industry in 2020, to say BYRON BAY soon be unveiling his the least,’ says Jack. ‘With La Familia, we second local venture. always wanted to ensure we got every- The Rocks Our Rocking New Brunch Menu Jack, born and bred thing perfect and to open at a time @ Aquarius Come and join us at the Rocks for some light brunch options or hearty breakfasts. We off er a range of home-made, locally in Mullum, went to that was right, while Brunch sourced produce at aff ordable prices, including our delicious school in town making sure 7am–12 noon Mon–Fri new loaded halloumi or chorizo tacos, vegan nasi goreng and has always Hooper’s 7am–1pm Sat & Sun and our signature Rocks Big Brekky which will keep you 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay going for hours! 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MANDY NOLAN’S SOAPBOX THE SURF IS UP! ZIP IT SWEETIE www.echo.net.au/soap-box Surfers, beachlovers and waterpeople! Despite the mayhem and destruction that COVID-19 has plagued us with, the 2021 Byron Bay Surf Festival (BBSF) is nearly ready to kick off in Australia’s In March 2019 Sydney dentist Preethi When a male colleague rings and she takes much-loved beach town, Byron Bay. Aft er the angst that defined much of 2020, it’s time for some Reddy attended a dental conference in St a work call he accuses her of having an surfing fun, music, art and culture. Yeeew! Leonards on Sydney’s North Shore. It was aff air. When she goes to the bathroom he one of those awkward situations where her reads the messages on her phone. He got The program includes Sunset Cinema Opening Night at the Byron Theatre, Wategos Wizards recent ex, fellow dentist Harsh Narde was her the phone as a gift so he knows the surf comp on Saturday, the Sunday/Funday Freestyle Stoke surf sessions at Wategos Beach also there. He still had feelings for her, but pin to unlock it. What she doesn’t know and a very special live music event and party on Saturday night. Preethi had moved on. It made her feel bad is that he found the little book where she The festival begins on Friday 26 Feb at the Byron Community Centre Theatre with a special that he hadn’t let go, so she agreed to have keeps her logins and passwords to her feature film, Girls can’t Surf, including some very special guests! dinner with him and accompanied Harsh email account and her Facebook, and he’s Following is the Opening Ceremony with a traditional Welcome to Country, live music, short to a nearby Indian restaurant in Crows been reading her messages for months. He films, special guests and then later in the evening, a feature film, A Life of Endless Summers: The Nest before going back to his room at the knows where she’s going, who she’s seeing. Bruce Brown Story. Produced by Dana Brown (Bruce’s son), the film documents the historic and Swissotel in Sydney’s CBD. At 11.06am she He doesn’t like her family. He can tell they enormous contribution that Bruce Brown made to surfing when he released The Endless Summer rang her Melbourne-based partner and don’t like him. So at Christmas when she in 1966. told him she’d spent the night with friends wants to go to her family lunch he says, ‘If and told him she loved him. Preethi had you loved me you wouldn’t go. They hate Saturday at 7am at Wategos Beach is the annual beach clean-up, with help from Patagonia been planning to move to Melbourne to me.’ So she stays home. She starts to avoid and Dr Bronners. The Wategos Wizards surf comp will swing into action at 8am, featuring some be with her new partner. Harsh obviously family occasions because it causes fights. of Australia’s best single fin log riders, many of them our local faves like Roisin Carolan, Kahu heard the call, as a short time aft er that he He follows her car when she leaves the Andronicus, Jack Entwistle, Josie Prendergast, Jack Lynch, Elise Trigger and Lauren Hill plus murdered her in the bathroom. She died house. When she says she wants to leave he some heavy hitters from Sydney and Noosa crew! The ultimate Byron Saturday will finish with live from the combined eff ects of blunt force threatens to kill her. But not in an overt way. music, cold bevvies and Dear Doonan at Woodys Surf Shack. head injuries and stab wounds to the neck He says, ‘You should be careful what you Sunday signs off another big year with Fluoro Friday and the Freestyle Stoke Surf Sessions and back. Harsh extended his hotel booking do’. When she goes to a girlfriend’s house at Wategos beach, including a new Teams Challenge event and the ever-popular festival party and was captured on cctv buying a large for a few days because she’s depressed wave! The party wave event is open to all, but limited to 50. Enter and try to win yourself the cash suitcase, garbage bags, towels and cleaning and confused, he texts her that he loves prize by being first back to the beach! products. At 5pm he arranged a concierge her so much he’s going to kill himself. She Friday 26 Feb–Sunday 28 Feb. Visit byronbaysurff estival.com.au for tix. to help him move a large suitcase from the goes back. The person most at risk is this porter’s trolley into the boot of Dr Reddy’s woman. This is coercive control. It’s why LORDI IT’S GORDI car. Narde drove the car to a discount shop one woman a week ends up dead at the in Kingsford where he dumped it, then he hands of her partner or her ex. Starting 2021 with the same momentum carried throughout hired a car and drove back to Tamworth. The importance of coercive control being much of 2020, Gordi (aka Sophie Payten) yesterday released Two days later Preethi’s body was found in criminalised isn’t just to give victims the the Our Two Skins (Remixed) EP and announced additional a suitcase inside her car. power to protect themselves from abuse. shows for her forthcoming Australian tour throughout February This is the story of what happened to It sends a message to society at large and March. A seven-track off ering, the EP features beautifully Preethi Reddy. It is her name that is being that these behaviours are illegal. That reworked tracks from 2020’s Our Two Skins by an impressive used on the amendment to the Crimes the systemic and historical sexism we all collection of Gordi’s friends and aff iliates. endure – because it’s deeply embedded (Domestic and Personal Violenc) Act She plays the Byron Theatre on Saturday. and normalised in our patriarchal culture – called Coercive Control – Preethi’s Law. Tix on byroncentre.com.au It was put up before NSW parliament on is dangerous. It dehumanises us. It makes 22 September last year, and this year it’s us ‘less than’. It permits these controlling TALKING ABOUT WHAT MATTERS hoped that it will be passed. This kind of and abusive behaviours to occur. legislation will go a long way to protecting The other day my friend told me she was women from the kind of fate experienced watching a horse race and one of the Do you love hearing new ideas? Do you love to hear how people have used defining moments by Preethi Reddy. horses was called ‘Zipitsweetie’. She was from their personal narrative to change the way they think? Talk Bank is hosted by Mandy Nolan appalled. The name is supposed to be and showcases the life changing talks of 12 people. In 2005 the UK was one of the first funny! A phrase usually used by a man Sunday at 1pm at the Byron Theatre – tix $15 on byroncentre.com.au. nations in the world that criminalised telling a woman to shut up, to ‘zip it’, coercive controlling behaviour, making it followed by the belittling term ‘sweetie’. punishable with up to five years in jail. In it’s a statement of power and control one UK study it was found that of people used to silence women. Used to minimise who experience coercive control, 95 per us. It’s so normalised someone was cent are women, and 74 per cent of the comfortable about using it to name their perpetrators are men. racehorse. Why not ‘Punchherintheface’ or So what is ‘coercive control’? ‘Killherinthebathroom’? I hear a seething It’s threats, humiliation, monitoring and violence in ‘Zipitsweetie’ that is unsettling. isolation from friends and family. It’s I guess it’s going to get backed by the not a slap to the face or a punch to the coercive controllers at the TAB. Because stomach. It’s the pervasively devastating that sort of behaviour is normalised and psychological torment that underscores endorsed in some groups of men. I wait the reason why a women doesn’t ‘leave’. for the day when Zipitsweetie is beaten by Because she’s under his control. She’s You’regoingtojailforfiveyears. full of fear. Her confidence and self-belief Controlling behaviour is a crime. are eroded. He tells her what to wear, Gaslighting is a crime. Monitoring and what she can’t. When she puts on a someone’s behaviour is a crime. Women short skirt he says, ‘Who’s that for? You don’t just end up murdered in suitcases looking for someone else?’ He tells her in the boot of their car without a long which friends she can see and which history of coercive control behaviours friends she can’t. When she comes home preceding it. It starts somewhere. Maybe he says, ‘What did you talk about? Did it’s as simple as asking this new man SURFING• ART• FILM • MUSIC • ENVIRONMENT you talk about me?’ She has to detail the you’re in love with not to drive so fast, it’s conversation. He doesn’t believe her. He scaring you, and his face darkens and he Byron Theatre • Wategos • Woodys says ‘Zip it sweetie’. never believes her. He says to her, ‘I don’t LIMITED want you seeing that bitch again.’ When Thursday 14 February is V Day – One Billion byronbaysurffestival.com.au the phone rings, and she answers, he Rising – an event that happens all over the TICKETS stands nearby and listens. He asks ‘Who world to draw attention to violence against AVAILABLE was that?’ When she answers, he doesn’t women. We meet at Main Beach in Byron SOON! believe her. He never believes her. at 6.30am for a 7am dance. Wear red.

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Five times Aria Award winner Katie Noonan is presenting covid started was a year ago at the Brunswick Picture House – a very special one woman show at the Brunswick Picture it was date two of a 25 date tour, and I got to show three!’ House on Saturday, presenting songs from her acclaimed The losses both artistic and economic were major. albums in an intimate stripped-back setting. ‘The losses were catastrophic. My livelihood depends entirely The show comes on the back of her performance at the State on travel and gatherings of people. But even though it Theatre and was organised when she had to quarantine for was stressful, it was a blessing and a gift as I hadn’t spent two weeks in Northern NSW before heading back to her home that much time at home in 25 years! I have been a touring state of Queensland. So now that the border’s open she’s musician all the time, and it was wonderful to be home and decided to push forward with the show. ‘I’ve never cancelled take pleasure in the simple joys of being with my kids and a show in my life,’ she laughs. ruminating around the house.’ This is a woman who understands the hustle of the biz. ‘For Although, you’d think with putting in 47 grant applications, that 90 minutes on stage there is probably about 900 minutes and appearing on Masked Singer, there wouldn’t have been of hustle to get there.’ During the lockdown she put in for 47 that much time to ruminate! arts grants and received 22. ‘Being an 8’8” teal blue sloth that I called Sally saved me! ‘That’s not just for me, it’s for Eumundi School of Rock, for a She was bonkers and super fun. It was very strange being in new festival – all sorts of ideas – and 85 per cent of income Melbourne in full lockdown – it was really dystopian.’ will be for other artists,’ says Katie, who is the kick arse Queen So the lockdown did give Katie a chance to stop, but in of getting shit happening. stopping she may have put down the groundwork for Back in her hometown village of Eumundi she’s about to perhaps – the busiest year of her life to come, bringing those announce the line up for a new Festival that features 100 per projects like Eumundi School of cent Queensland artists; pushing back against the cultural Rock – to fruition! cringe that has dogged performers from the northern state. ‘I am a prolific dreamer and It’s happening over the Labour Day weekend at the Eumundi schemer,’ she laughs. showgrounds – this is going to be one to watch out for. Katie Noonan is at the Like every artist in the country, Katie’s 2020 plans didn’t pan Brunswick Picture House out how she had imagined. on Saturday at 7pm. ‘This was my year for returning to being a full time artist. Tix from I had spent the most stressful years of my life running the brunswickpicturehouse.com Queensland Music Festival, I learnt a lot – it was awesome but it was incredibly intense. I was the music director for opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games. So for 2020 I had two international tours booked, I had a residency at a chateau in France! Ironically my second-to-last gig before

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A grand old residence steeped in the history of Mullumbimby, filled with great memories, right in the heart of town. Built around 1910–1911 as the vicarage to St Martin’s, this character filled classic, heritage listed residence, looks for renewed life and loving but minimal restoration. • Huge classic deep bungalow style front verandah and partly wrapped around one side. • Soaring 13ft decorative timber ceilings and walls with rich, seasoned, polished hardwood timber floors. • 4 bedrooms with wardrobes, front office, some with original fireplaces. • First time offered, secure your place and become part of Mullumbimby 7 Coonawarra Court, Ocean Shores 4 2+ 2 history or just enjoy the pleasure of living in a grand ole home. View: Saturday 11–11.45am Offered for the first time to the market, Inspect Contact: Paul Eatwell 0414 466 111 this golf course property is the best all Saturday 6th Feb 12-12.30pm [email protected] round package on the Ocean Shores Auction Mark Cochrane 0416 142 663 championship golf course. The house Date pending [email protected] features freshly polished timber floors, Todd Buckland 0408 966 421 granite kitchen, formal entry, plenty of Mullumbimby Office: 6684 2615 www.nclp.com.au light and cool breezes off the lake. Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237 28 The Byron Shire Echo DĕćſƖëſƷǪǽǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au Property

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4 3 2 588M2 3 1 2 2.2 AC • Mediterranean style villa located on a quiet cul-de-sac amongst tropical gardens • Rare opportunity to purchase 2.2 acres (8922m²) of perfectly positioned land • 588m2 elevated block, the home is flooded with ample light and allows natural breezes • Currently zoned RU1 Primary Production with a current residential strategy plan • Cleverly designed home with separate wings built around the pristine, 10m in-ground in place for re-zoning, this parcel has huge future development potential swimming pool • Dual occupancy is also currently available, subject to council approval • Parent’s retreat with master bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom with large • Well-built, circa 1940s, 3-bedroom family home with versatile layout, original bathtub design details, large level lawn and powered triple-bay shed

Address: 15 Orara Court, Byron Bay Address: 7 Ballina Road, Bangalow

Price: $1.65m to $1.8m Auction: Saturday, 6th March 11.30am. Price Guide $2m to $2.2m.

Open: By Appointment Open: By Appointment

Enquiries: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 Enquiries: Oliver Aldridge 0421 171 499, Paul Prior 0418 324 297

35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 [email protected] PH: O2 6685 8466 WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

30 The Byron Shire Echo DĕćſƖëſƷǪǽǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au Myocum Acreage House and Business Sale!

• Established business (opened 1986) - Wards Landscape Supplies 4 2 10 8.9 ACRES • Sale includes machinery, sheds, retail shop & stock • Lovely 4 bedroom homestead circa 1920’s with immaculate gardens Address: 1176 Myocum Road, Myocum • Large undercover wooden decked areas Price: Contact Agent • Pool and gazebo - perfect for entertaining • Modern kitchen with plenty of storage, aircon and fireplace, 81,000 litre tanks Open: By Appointment • 15 minutes to beautiful Brunswick Heads and 25 minutes to Byron Bay Enquiries: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698, Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049

Idyllic Country Oasis Close to Coast Private Sanctuary with Kilometres of Creek Frontage

4 2 6 3.2 HA 2 1 2 80 ACRES • Single storey family home on immaculate, professionally landscaped land • DA approval for a 10-lot rural land sharing community • Elevated northerly aspect and wide rural vistas • Private, serene property offering a newly renovated, single storey, family home • Approximately 1.83 kms of creek frontage with private swimming holes • Fantastic indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces • Vaulted high ceilings with exposed trusses and wood fireplace • Stylish, modern kitchen with stone benches, quality appliances & butlers pantry • Great rural views across over the Channon Valley • Beautiful lagoon style pool • In-ground salt water swimming pool with covered BBQ gazebo • Four light-filled bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and the spacious master • Close to Rocky Creek Dam, Protestor Falls and Minyon Falls

Address: 20 Lovegroves Lane, Uralba Address: 336 The Channon Road, The Channon

Price: $1.695m – $1.795m Price: Forthcoming Auction

Open: By Appointment Open: By Appointment

Enquiries: Su Reynolds 02 6685 8466, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635 Enquiries: Paul Prior 0418 324 297

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Private Oasis with Modern Family Home and Pristine

• This renovated 5 bedroom, two-storey residence, rests on an immaculate 11 acres 5 3 4 11 ACRES of level, pristine land, behind picturesque Newrybar, just minutes from Byron Bay Address: 517 Friday Hut Road, Brooklet • Creek which has been dammed on one side, allowing control of the water flow Auction: Forthcoming Auction and creating a beautiful habitat for an array of native animals and birdlife • Contemporary open-plan kitchen and living space which is full of natural light and Open: By Appointment flows seamlessly to swimming pool with stunning views across the property Enquiries: Oliver Aldridge 0421 171 499, Paul Prior 0418 324 297

35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 [email protected] PH: O2 6685 8466 WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

Open for inspection WHERE’S MY ECHO? Byron Shire Real Estate New Listings • 1 Tongarra Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 7 Coonawarra Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm Byron Shire Real Estate First National Byron Bay • 7 Coonawarra Court, Ocean Shores • 7 Ballina Rd, Bangalow. Wed 12–12.30pm; Sat 11–11.30am First National Byron Bay • 21 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 7 Ballina Road, Bangalow • 390 Terania Creek Road, Terania Creek. Sat 1–2pm. • 517 Friday Hut Road, Brooklet Inspect by appointment • 2 Coogera Circuit, Suff olk Park McGrath Byron Bay North Coast Lifestyle Properties • 38 Avocado Crescent, Ewingsdale. Sat 10–10.30am • 42 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby • 13 Bryce Street, Suff olk Park. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 5 Deacon Street, Bangalow North Coast Lifestyle Properties Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ • 42 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.45am Murwillumbah Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ • 11 Silkwood Terrace, Tweed Heads West Murwillumbah • 40 The Tunnel Road, Billinudgel 4 Nappelle Court, Ocean Shores • Panorama Estate, 2981 Kyogle Road, Kunghur. Wed • 10B Whitton Place, Ocean Shores 9–11am • 14 Noel Street, Lismore Heights • 4 Napelle Court, Ocean Shores. Wed 12–1pm • • 29 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah. Wed 5–5.30pm • 11 Silkwood Terrace, Tweed Heads West. Thu 3–4pm Auction The closure of a site by our printer means that from • Panorama Estate, 2981 Kyogle Road, Kunghur. Fri 9–11am the start of February we have to print our paper Byron Shire Real Estate • 11 Silkwood Terrace, Tweed Heads West. Sat 9–9.30am at a different time, and further away. 7 Coonawarra Court, Ocean Shores. Date TBC • 29 Tumbulgum Road Murwillumbah. Sat 10–10.30am • As far as possible we’ll still try to distribute all • 64 Ann Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–11am First National Byron Bay 24,000 copies of The Echo by the end of Wednesday, • 10B Whitton Place, Ocean Shores. Sat 10.30–11.30am • 9 Station Street, Bangalow. Sat 6 March 10.30am but in some cases your paper may not arrive until • Panorama Estate, 2981 Kyogle Road, Kunghur. Sat • 767 Myocum Road, Myocum early Thursday morning. We’re sorry! 11am–2pm • 390 Terania Creek Road, Terania Creek • 4 Napelle Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–1pm • 7 Ballina Road, Bangalow FOR EARLY BIRDS • 37 Warwick Park Road, Sleepy Hollow. Sat 2–2.30pm • 517 Friday Hut Road, Brooklet. Contact Agent Ray White Rural Bangalow Our daily online news site (revamped with a new • 583 Koonorigan Road, The Channon. Sat 1–1.30pm look this week) will still be at echo.net.au each day. If you scroll down the home page, in the middle is Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay the pdf version of the current edition • 12 Magnolia Place, Ewingsdale. Sat 5.30–6.30pm (up normally from Tuesday evening). • 1787 Kyogle Rd, Uki. Sat 10.30–11.15am

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