THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 23 #33 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Mullumbimby 02 6684 1777 Byron Bay 02 6685 5222 Fax 02 6684 1719 [email protected] [email protected] www.echo.net.au seven 21,000 copies every week THE FRESH NEWS PEOPLE p20-28 Mullum Woolies go-ahead draws fl ak
Th e NSW Department of Planning’s Environmental Review. Th ese have when the flood comes?Why don’t Byron Shire Council said it was dis- 25 customers using the public toilets approval on January 12 of modifi ca- been kept a secret from community they choose a better site? appointed with the approval. Coun- on a daily basis. Th is is obviously of tions to the Woolworths supermarket and we have seen nothing for seven ‘Th is crisis is an opportunity for us cil’s Director of Planning, Develop- concern. planned for Mullumbimby has drawn months, since the public exhibition to get more creative as a community. ment and Environment Services, Ray ‘We acknowledge that Woolworths fl ak from Byron Shire Council and of the proposal on June 23, 2008. Th ey On February 2 there is a public meet- Darney, said Council has fought hard will be seeking to connect to the Mullumbimby Community Action are not even on the Department of ing on Station Street land between to voice the concerns of the commu- Brunswick Valley Sewage Treatment Network (MCAN). Th e fi rst Council Planning’s website. Council and the preschool at 3.30pm. nity and ensure planning regulations Plant (STP) upon the STP’s comple- heard of the approval was when Th e ‘We do not know what they and Council suggests aff ordable housing are enforced. tion, however this will take at least Echo sent over the government press Woolworths have in store for us. We and other community and commer- ‘This has been a long battle and two years. In the meantime they will release. have been silenced by the Department cial uses and they want suggestions once again it’s disappointing to see be transporting excess effl uent from MCAN said it was ‘appalled that of Planning’s lack of transparency. from us all. the NSW state government ignor- the site during wet periods, which is the state government has ignored By- ‘As a community we can come ‘How about a food co-op/farmers ing Council’s recommendations,’ Mr against Council policy. ron Shire Council’s condemnation of together and let Woolworths know market/local products outlet as an Darney said. ‘Th e effl uent disposal is ‘Likewise the stated water allow- the proposal as “unacceptable”, the loud and clear that we object to their alternative to the industrial growth understated and the water cleaning ance of only 730 litres to clean the non-endorsement of the plans by pigheadedness in going ahead with monster? We need to come together usage is illogical and raises concerns premises raises concerns about the Whitehead Associates Environmen- proposals that our Council says won’t and work with each other and our lo- about hygiene. cleaning process despite Woolworths tal Consultants and the passionate work. Why don’t they wait for the cal shops to create resilience so we are ‘Th e approved development has al- claiming all meat preparation, bakery, voice of the people. However, we have new STP like everyone else has to? not shattered by a big box imposed lowed for only 250 litres of public ef- fresh seafood and chicken cooking not seen the plans, documents and Who will clear up their sewage mess upon our town.’ fl uent disposal which equates to only continued on page 7 An early start on Australia Day Retirement village of 105 units planned for Ocean Shores Plans for a retirement village of 105 for active people over 55 living in a units at Ocean Shores have been ‘serviced self-care’ village. Th e village lodged with Byron Shire Council. would have an onsite manager, 24 Th e village would be built on a thin hour emergency care and a private strip of four lots between Kulgun bus service. Court and Brunswick Valley Way, the Th e parcel of land is variously zoned former Pacifi c Highway. for residential, environmental habitat, Queensland-based applicants and for investigation. Green Gray Villages Seniors Project The development application Pty Ltd say the development of one- 10.2008.757.1 is on public exhibition to three-bedroom units would be until February 20. Council takes ‘neutral’ stance on Splendour court case Byron Shire Council has chosen not ‘adopting a neutral position. If issues to actively involve itself in the Land come up that Council needs to resolve and Environment Court legal chal- perhaps we may need to change our lenge brought by the Conservation position.’ of North Ocean Shores (CONOS) Mr Darney also said that defending against Council’s approval to hold the this type of case would be ‘inordi- 2009 Splendour in the Grass festival nately expensive’. at Yelgun. Th e Environmental Defender’s Of- At home among the gum trees and little blue fl ags, fi rst timers to the extraordinary celebration that is Australia Day Council will instead maintain a fi ce (EDO) is representing CONOS at Brunswick Heads, the Tyzack family Rosie, Holly and Terry, enjoyed a snag and a song in the Housie tent along ‘watching brief’ on the Splendour in its challenge against Council’s ap- with hundreds of others who munched on a splendid breakfast made by the Lions and joined in Aussie tunes led by case and will submit to the fi ndings proval of the trial festival, and it is set Tracey Devine. As the day fell on The Echo’s production deadline, we had no time to make it to other events, but will of the Court. According to acting gen- down to be heard in the L&E Court report on the citizen awards next week. Photo Eve Jeff ery. eral manager Ray Darney, Council is continued on page 2 Local News
NEW Fire brigade seeking new recruits STOCK Story & photo Lou Beaumont The Bangalow and Mul- ARRIVALS lumbimby Fire Brigades are holding Recruitment Informa- tion Days on Saturday Febru- ary 7 at their respective fire stations to inform interested locals of the benefi ts of becom- ing a fi rie. Bangalow Captain Andrew Hill told Th e Echo, ‘We cover fires, rescue, hazardous ma- terials and medical emergen-
FURNITURE cies. No other service is like
made to order us. People should know that being part of the brigade is not just about putting the wet stuff on the red stuff – we are very diverse in what we do.’ the essence In fact, about 70% of the bri- of home.. gades’ callouts are for rescues NSW Fire Brigade’s Bangalow Captain Andrew Hill, left, with his colleagues Michael Firth and the colours or traffi c accidents, including John Curtis (with the Jaws of Life). of summer. overturned trucks carrying hazardous materials. Captain sits us down for a debriefi ng. have the utmost confi dence in bers have part-time jobs as re- 3 ti-tree plce. arts & industrial estate byron bay 66855714 Hill puts it down to being so We all fi nd that very helpful. our skills.’ tained fi re fi ghters and are paid close to the highway. If there are any outstanding is- NSW Fire Brigade skills to complete their initial and ‘When we attend the scene sues, counselling is always avail- training focuses fi rstly on basic ongoing training where they of an accident, it is all about able to members, but rarely is fi refi ghting, use of the breath- acquire new skills. Members putting the intensive training there a need for it.’ ing apparatus and Advanced are also paid an hourly rate into play. We become entirely Fellow Bangalow brigade First Aid. Vehicle rescue skills when fulfi lling callout duties. objective in order to get the member Michael Firth said, and the use of hydraulic equip- Information days will be job done. Somehow it would ‘Th e training is fantastic and ment such as the Jaws of Life held at Bangalow and Mul- be more distressing witnessing refresher training is par- and obtaining a Medium Rigid lumbimby fi re stations on Sat- the scene as an onlooker, but ticularly important. It is very License (to drive the pumper) urday February 7 from 9am for us it is a rescue and we just hands-on and it really gives us all follow. to11am. Equipment use will get the job done.’ confi dence in using the equip- The NSW Fire Brigade is be demonstrated, including the Rookie recruit John Curtis ment and attending scenes as looking for men and women Jaws of Life which will be used WE ARE (who joined the Bangalow fi r- we do not get called out every who live locally and who have to cut up cars at both stations. ies just last year) said, ‘Aft er at- day so it is vital that we have some daytime availability to Application forms will be avail- MOVING! tending an accident the Captain periodic updated training to join their team. Brigade mem- able at each station.
Earth ‘n’ Sea Byron Bay is MOVING location Splendour case and our new restaurant on the corner of Fletcher Feedback sought on housing design From front page and Byron Streets should be opening early in 2009. Until then we pizzaholics can’t stand Byron Shire Council has set Station Street project is in the overseeing the development of on February 16, 17 and 18. It not being surrounded by pizza, so we will be aside land for new aff ordable early planning stages and will possible designs for the site. will be left up to the developer operating a full restaurant, take away and home rental housing at Station Street incorporate aff ordable housing Th e community is invited to to defend in the proceedings. delivery service from our Suffolk Park restaurant Mullumbimby and invites the and possibly other community the vacant land south of the CONOS president Bob Oehl- (just behind the pub, 5 kms south of Byron Bay) community to attend the site on or commercial usages. Plans Council carpark on Station man says, ‘It is disappointing 7 days a week from 5.30pm. Restaurant bookings Monday February 2 at 3.30pm. for the site have not yet been Street on Monday February 2 that Council’s decision to ap- are advisable. For updates go to our website www.earthnsea.com.au Architects and planners are prepared. from 3.30pm to 5pm. prove this development has left keen to involve the community ‘The site is a resource for For more information con- the community with no other in the design of the site and the whole community,’ said Cr tact Robyn Masters, Commu- choice other than to challenge PHONE 6685 3101, are interested in ways to incor- Tom Tabart, one of Council’s nity Development and Projects it. Council’s recent decision to 6685 6029 or 6685 5011 porate the spirit, culture and representatives on the Station Offi cer, Byron Shire Council, submit, however, at least gives values of Mullumbimby. Th e Street Project Reference Group on 6685 9343. the ratepayers some reprieve.’
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Youth gang trashes hall dance party EARTHMOVING Hans Lovejoy and a number of the youths all, and it makes me sad… we and pushed them back. I wasn’t were using steel poles, thick have put these gigs on for the sure how old they were until ROADWORKS Repentence Creek Hall turned branches, and other objects as last three years with the best they hit me and then I real- to chaos last Saturday night as weapons. It became like a war intentions.’ ised they were just kids – most a gang of youths descended zone. He claimed the cost of secu- would have been 16-18. DRIVEWAYS onto regular dance event ‘Deep ‘I was trapped in the mid- rity is too much and may not ‘I’m almost certain they were ,ÕÀ>Ê>`ÊÀiÃ`iÌ>ÊUÊÊLÃÊL}Ê>`ÊÃ> Funk in the Forest’, severely dle of the carnage but managed have been effective in this case. on drugs because of the way ÓxÊÞi>ÀÃÊÊV>Ê>Ài>ÊUÊÀiiʵÕÌiÃÊ beating patrons and trashing to stay calm and untouched. ‘There were simply too many they acted. In all my experi- up to 15 vehicles. One of the ringleaders came of them.’ ence as a bouncer I have never ,ÊÊ ÞÀi ÀiÌ An eyewitness, who didn’t up to me several times trying The slow decline of hall gigs seen people not calm down. No * iÊ VÊ6687 8418 / 0412 831 944 want to be identified, toldThe to befriend me. He was show- in the hinterlands behind By- matter how long I stood there, Echo of his harrowing experi- ing signs of schizophrenia and ron Bay has generally been as- pushing them back, they didn’t ence. ‘As I arrived at the hall psychosis as he flipped be- sociated with youths turning calm down. They had a perma- around 10:15pm, I sensed tween telling me his name and up, not paying and loitering nent, dull glazed expression. I something was not right. There where he came from, rambling outside the dance party, ac- got a good look at them.’ were about 30 young people, nonsense, then screaming at cording to The Echo’s source. around ages 15 to early 20s, people and returning to smash ‘Kohinur Hall in Main Arm Parents? & '( )"*+ # & , making a lot of noise and hov- vehicles and fight. I tried to doesn’t have any gigs on since Maximo’s response to the ering near the cars parked out- make him aware of his actions teenagers ruined a Hip Hop gig incident is more philosophi- but he was void of reason or there a few months back.’ side the venue. cal rather than to to seek re- ) ‘On hard drugs’ conscience.’ Smashing cars venge. ‘I am more interested in - * ) repairs to the cars being done ‘One kid came up to me ‘From Lismore’ Maximo was one patron than blaming them and hav- asking for a cigarette. He was One of the event organisers who came to try and stop the ing them charged for assault. I shaking, mumbling, and nerv- and DJ, who also didn’t want fighting and soon found he want to know, “Where is your + ous. He was definitely on hard to be named, said, ‘We couldn’t was defending himself against mum and dad?”, and to ask ) drugs. get to their cars to take down around seven youths. ‘I was their parents what happened . ‘At the same time one of licence plates because they inside dancing, and my friend to your kid.’ $ /) &''(* parked so far away and they Tashi came in and got me. Eventually patrons all gath- the organisers was asking a group of youths to leave the were blocking the road. They ‘Outside I saw 8-10 cars be- ered outside and started to !0 area because they were fighting said they were from Lismore ing heavily smashed in by a chant for the violence to stop, *&1' among each other and creating and seemed quite proud of group of around 15 teenagers. according to Maximo. ‘Every- 0 * - + disturbances. They obviously that. I didn’t see any weapons but one from the hall got together had no intention of attending ‘I reckon they were on drugs – I saw one girl smashing in a and chanted ‘stop stop stop’ and the event and had ulterior mo- there was a glazed look in their window with a stick.’ at that point the gang left. I just & '( )"*+ & , tives for being there. eyes and they looked manic. Maximo also saw the group want to add also that Tashi was When someone is drunk, you taking handbrakes off the cars a great help – they wouldn’t ‘It was not long after that the first windscreen was smashed can sort of talk sense into them and rolling them into other hit her and she would get in and the whole scene quickly but not these kids.’ cars. front of them so only a couple +, +, descended into a riot. A pack He went on to say that as a ‘I grabbed everyone who of them would try to hit me at +) +, mentality became prevalant result he won’t be putting any wasn’t part of the gang and any one time. If it was just me +, that was indiscriminating, more hall gigs on. ‘It’s such a dragged them out of the fight- or her we would have been in senseless and random. Some shame as hall gigs are a big ing. It was at that point that I trouble.’ " # of the event crew and patrons part of this community and it was attacked by the group. For Byron Bay Police declined $ %&''() became involved trying to stop goes back many years. A small around half an hour me and to comment as investigations them from destroying vehicles element have destroyed it for my friend blocked their hits were continuing. * ! Activities resume at Byron Bay community centre ) The Byron Community and resources (books etc), and cre- partners. The group begins at 3.30pm. 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Wendy, his wife of this smiling, shining presence ‘Hi Craig,’ the kids would sent letters of support to the ten years, was by his side right on the tennis courts, in all our yell from the bus as it roared council, singing Craig’s prais- to the end. lives, then he was gone. past his courts before and aft er es, privately sick at heart at the ‘He knew he was dying,’ she As Katie, his stepdaughter school. I would do the same thought of losing him. Who told me last week, ‘and that I told the memorial service, thing from my car. ‘Hi Craig’, else would make a tennis court was with him. He said to me quoting from Lord of the I@@ and invariably he’d look up, resemble an aft er-school day “Th is is my lot.” It was the most Rings: everything in store wave and smile. That would care centre? Who else (togeth- courageous display I’ve ever Pippin: ‘I didn’t think it make my morning. er with wife Wendy) could act seen.’ would end this way.’ MEN & WOMEN A few years ago Byron Shire as surrogate parent to so many Last Friday evening at the Gandalf: ‘End? No, the jour- Ksubi, Sass and Bide, Lover, Bassike, Chronicles of Never, Masons, State of Georiga, Thurley, Malene Birger, Council decided to reissue the of our sons and daughters on Bangalow Pool Park a couple ney doesn’t end here. Death is Cheap Monday, Alice McCall, Disney Couture + more... tender for the tennis courts, tennis camps? Who else could of hundred of us gathered in just another path, one that we SALE ENDS SATURDAY forcing Craig to off er himself be this constant joyful presence a clearing of ghost gums and all must take. Th e grey rain- again for the position. Why in our neighbourhood? Bangalow palms to mark a curtain of this world rolls back, someone else would think they Craig had always been a wonderful man’s 43 and a half and all turns to silver glass, and fi t, healthy and cheerful man, years of life. We listened to then you see it.’ passionate about his family, his songs and poems and native Pippin: ‘What? Gandalf? See sport (tennis, golf, the Cronulla American proverbs. We heard what?’ Sharks Rugby League team) stories of Craig’s humour and Gandalf: ‘White shores, and and his food. A few weeks ago, honesty, his modesty and cour- beyond, a far green country in the lead-up to Christmas, age, his stamina and tenacity. under a swift sunrise.’ he began to feel unwell. At ‘Sometimes on our journey Pippin: ‘Well, that isn’t so BYRON BAY Tweed Hospital a tumour was through life we meet people bad.’ found on his right kidney and who leave footprints on our Gandalf: ‘No, no, it isn’t.’ If you’re looking for the ultimate haircare and pampering experience, a few days later, at John Flynn heart,’ the celebrant told us. you can’t go past TONI&GUY Byron Bay. Celebrating their 3rd birthday, hospital, the cancer was found Craig was one of those people. ■ Craig Hill is survived by his to have spread throughout his ‘He left gentle footprints on wife Wendy, his daughter, Re- this salon of local Byron Beauties are now enhancing your experience body. (our) minds, hearts and souls.’ becca, his four step-children, further by offering new services from manicures, pedicures and brow Just over two weeks later, at Indeed he did, as could be Bea, Jon, Tom and Katie, his and lash tinting. With over 20 years Hairdressing experience, Salon 7.30am on January 15, Craig witnessed from the outpouring father, Max, his sister Gaelene died from what doctors de- of shock and grief that greeted and his brothers, Mark and Owner and Art Director, Sarah Schofield would like to introduce scribed as ‘one of the rarest and news of Craig’s swift and unex- Brett. to you her talented salon team consisting of Salon Manager and Style Climate action day at Brunswick Director Claire Goad, Art ‘A coalition of concerned local have their say and hopefully It is also timed to coincide Director Emma Grant and Nail community groups’ is organis- ‘convince our politicians that with the Climate Summit in ing a Climate Action Day as a urgent action is needed to re- Canberra, a community initia- Technician Ashlyn Johnston. The prelude to the National Day of duce our unacceptable level of tive which will culminate in a team looks forward to welcoming Action being held in Canberra carbon emissions and address human chain around Parlia- you into the salon to experience all on February 3. the problems facing us’. ment House next Tuesday, the Louise Doran, spokesper- People are encouraged to fi rst day of sitting of federal their great new services and more! son for the rally organisers, bring colourful banners and parliament for the year. said, ‘Local people, along with signs, and to wear red, the One of those who will be 3HOP "AY ,ANE "YRON "AY many other Australians, are colour chosen for the national representing the North Coast concerned about the mini- day of action. 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Filmmaking lama visits the Shire Go sailing THINKING FLOORING Byron Shire Council in con- Solid strandwoven On January 30 and February 6 junction with the youth serv- Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, ices group SAILS (Sailing Ad- bamboo fl ooring and decking known internationally for his ventures in Life Skills Inc.) is SHOWROOM fi lms Th e Cup and Travellers & holding an aff ordable sailing Shop 1/7 Piper Drive, Magicians, will give two free day in Brunswick Heads on Southern Cross public talks at Bangalow’s A&I Saturday January 31. Industrial Estate, Ballina Hall at 7pm. All equipment is supplied On Friday January 30 the and participants will learn how Add value to talk is titled ‘The Buddha to sail a Hobi Cat, kayak and your home Within’. On Friday February canoe on the Brunswick River. Stylish and affordable 6 Rinpoche will present a talk Launch off will be at Massey Hard wearing as part of ‘Th e Wisdom Series Green Caravan Park Reserve, Easy maintenance – Beyond Th eoretical Wisdom’, Brunswick Heads, on Satur- in collaboration with SCU’s day January 31 from 10am to 02 6686 5823 / 0407 234 576 Centre for Peace and Social 2pm. www.thinkingfl ooring.com.au Justice. Th e event is restricted to 50 sales@thinkingfl ooring.com.au He is also conducting a participants and costs $10 per ten-day series of teachings in person over the age of 5. Book- Bangalow and will ‘close the ings are essential 6626 7178. Environmentally sustainable fl ooring boundary’ of the three-year re- treat at Vajradhara Gonpa Re- treat Centre, only the second Diploma in traditional Tibetan Buddhist three-year retreat ever held Remedial Massage in this country. The Closing Boundary Ceremony will be HLT50307 at 10am on Th ursday February This national qualifi cation is for those who want 12 at Vajradhara Gonpa and to be Remedial Massage Practitioners or a the general public are welcome Remedial Massage Therapist. This course will to attend. give you the skills, knowledge and qualifi cation to supervise other massage therapists, and covers the Sixteen ‘retreatants’ from provision of remedial massage treatment for clients ENROLMENTS ARE BEING ACCEPTED Australia and around the with specifi c needs such as injury management, NOW. CLASSES IN BYRON BAY, world will on that day with- Rinpoche has sought to pro- travelling to teach in all corners rehabilitation and palliative care. The pre-requisite START 9th MARCH. draw from the outside world mote the Buddha’s vision of of the world. From an early for entry into this qualifi cation is a Certifi cate IV in For information call ACE 6684 3374 and will remain within the basic goodness through the age he has worked to preserve, Massage or equivalent. [email protected] Gonpa boundaries for three path of cultivating wisdom and translate and print sacred Bud- The qualifi cation certifi ed herein is years, three months and three compassion,’ say organisers. dhist texts and teachings.’ recognised within the Australian days. ‘Having studied Buddhist For further details about Qualifi cations Framework. The three-year retreat at theory and practice with some Rinpoche’s teaching pro- This course is accredited by the NSW Vajradhara Gonpa is one of of the most outstanding mas- gram in Australia, go to Vocational Education and Training Rinpoche’s many initiatives. ters of our age, Rinpoche now www.siddharthasintent.org/ Accreditation Board. Byron Region Community College ‘Born in Bhutan in 1961 and divides his time between med- Programs/0109-uttaratantra- raised as an incarnate lama, itation retreats and tirelessly australia.html. Woolies approval draws fl ak From front page r EFGFSSJOH JOUSPEVDUJPO ments made, the Department’s facilities will be limited on site. of in-house, water-intensive assessment required a range of ‘While the improved aesthet- fresh food preparation areas conditions. Mr Wilson said the ics of the building and further until a later stage of develop- Department did not support setback on the western front are ment which will be linked to the proposed increase in illumi- welcomed, Council is also con- the introduction of a reticulated nated and non-illuminated sig- cerned about the new loading sewer at the site; nage, because of concerns about dock entrance on the northern rJOTUBMMJOHUIFIJHIFTUSBUFE unacceptable visual impacts. end of the building. Th e loading water-saving devices; and Th e fi nal approval included a dock location allows for greater r NJOJNJTJOH IPTF VTF UP number of conditions, in par- public convenience and safety, clean areas. ticular: but will seriously impact on Th e Department has imposed rBUISFFNPOUIUSJBMQFSJPE Station Street residents due to a condition requiring effl uent for Sunday deliveries between increased noise from delivery irrigation to stop when the soil 10am-12pm (reduced from the trucks travelling an additional is too wet. Th is condition and proposed 8am-12pm) must be 175 metres. the wastewater storage tanks on implemented and be subject to ‘Council will continue to site will ‘ensure that the system review at the end of this period, voice its concerns to the NSW continues to function in times to determine whether Sunday Department of Planning in re- of rainfall’, according to the deliveries should be allowed on gard to the inappropriate assess- DoP. an ongoing basis; ment of the application and the ‘The design also mitigates rTIPVME4VOEBZEFMJWFSJFTCF issue of onsite waste disposal.’ fl ood impacts by ensuring that allowed, only fi xed-axle vehi- Announcing the approval, the development does not re- cles no more than 13 metres in Department of Planning Major duce the area available on the length can undertake this role; Project Assessments executive site for the storage of flood- r BO BDPVTUJD GFODF NVTU CF director Chris Wilson said. ‘A waters. In response to public constructed around the loading key concern raised in submis- feedback, the proponent also dock to minimise noise around sions was the capacity of the submitted amended plans with the loading area; proposed onsite sewage man- improved building design to rUIFEFWFMPQNFOUNVTUVO agement system to service the provide visual relief and better dergo two noise verification development. As a result, the integrate the development into tests, one prior to occupation Department engaged waste- the existing environment. and one within three months of water specialists to review the Th e modifi ed proposal fea- commencement of operation; proposal.’ tures a pitched roof, new con- and Following this review, the struction materials, additional r USVDLT NVTU OPU CF MFGU proponent Fabcot Pty Ltd glazing and increased setbacks idling during loading and un- (Woolworths Ltd) provided along the western and eastern loading and are prohibited from more detail and made changes boundaries.’ queueing on Station Street at to its proposal, including: In addition to the amend- any time. www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 7 Local News Big bike program for festival Th is year the Brunswick Heads Kites and Bikes Festival on March 21 and 22 has a consid- erably expanded bike program and now also off ers a range of activities for mums and dads and bike enthusiasts. Bike coordinator Vicki McKain has put together an interesting program of organ-
PRINCIPAL PARTNERS ised group hinterland or road rides at various diffi culty levels. Most of these are on the Satur- day, but a couple are also being held on Sunday, including the REGISTRATIONS MEDIA AND GOLD SPONSORS family Tour de Bruns. ARE NOW OPEN! ‘Kites and Bikes promotes COUNTRY ENERGY bike riding as an affordable, Even penny farthings are welcome. Photo Jeff Dawson. KITE RECORD ATTEMPT healthy and eco-friendly recre- Sunday 22nd March 2pm SILVER SPONSORS ational activity for all the fam- your bike as well as before the stalls are now also being taken. "RUNSWICK 3URF s 4RUE 7HEEL #YCLES s 2OTARY s 9AMIS ily,’ explains Vicki. ‘Our festival parade on Sunday morning. Entry forms and contact de- Register on-line in sporting or "RUNSWICK -EDICAL #ENTRE s %AGLE )NSURANCE "ROKERS 7HATEVER s "YRON "AY "ICYLES s 3UNRISE #YCLES activities range from games and There will be bike obstacle tails for the various kite, bike, community groups of 10 or more, 3IWICKI 2EAL %STATE s 4HE ,UCKY $UCK 'IFT 3HOP #INO "AMBINO s ,* (OOKER s 3PIRIT (EALTH #LUB non-threatening opportunities courses to challenge riding stallholder and entertainment or as schools, families or individuals. 0HILLIP (OOD 2ECYCLES s "YRON "EYOND $10 entry fee includes kite kit. Groups of .ORTHERN 3TAR s 2IVERSIDE %SPRESSO "AR for the bike riding beginner to skills, a tyre changing challenge, coordinators can be found on -ONTIMEDIA s $OMINICS 10 or more go into the draw to win a prize! 4523! s #/' some great challenges for the a scavenger hunt, bike skills 101 the festival website www.kite- Proceeds towards the local charity “Our Kids” more experienced.’ sessions for beginners and three sandbikes.com.au. YOUTH TALENT QUEST It has been a great tradition dynamic BMX demonstrations, Registration for the Country Heats: Saturday 21st March at the Soundshell for kids to decorate their bikes as well as the traditional bike Energy Kite Record Attempt Finals: Sunday 22nd March at the Hotel Brunswick for the Bike Parade on the expo and bike safety informa- on the beach at 2pm on Sun- Enquiries: Kim Mitchell on 6684 4267 Sunday morning, with stick- tion. Th ese all take place for free day March 22 also opened this FAMILY ORIENTED STALLS ers and ice creams for all par- on Th e Terrace, which will be week online. Bookings: Melissa 0414 948 109 @$30 (no food stalls) ticipants and prizes in infants, closed for the day. The whole community is SOCIAL/CHALLENGING BIKE RIDES lower primary and upper pri- The Youth Talent Quest is invited to be part of a display Free hinterland and road rides at various levels mary sections. Th ere is even a searching again for dance and of community spirit, and sup- Enquiries: Vicki 0425 334269 special section for parents with song/instrumental stars. Heats port local charity Our Kids by www.kitesandbikes.com.au strollers too. are on Saturday in the Sound- signing up in sporting, com- Th is year organisers are pro- shell and fi nals on Sunday at munity groups of ten or more, viding the opportunity to come the Hotel Brunswick, and en- in schools, as families or as along to a free bike decorating tries are now open with Kim individuals. Groups of ten or and mask making workshop on Mitchell. Bookings for a lim- more go into the draw to win a Saturday aft ernoon to dress up ited number of family oriented prize drawn on the day. You can’t afford NOT loseLose centimetres Fat to lose that extra fat! Last year I lost 25 kilos. Everyone keeps roller device that sucks and kneads Don’t be fooled: 4 mistakes to avoid when asking me: how did you do it? There is connective tissue and triggers fat cells choosing a fat/cellulite reduction treatment no magic answer. No treatment, device to release fat, while simultaneously 1. Don’t go for the treatment that claims to be or potion can get rid of excess weight. stimulating the body’s blood and lymph a permanent ‘quick fi x’ or is not supported I did it the old fashioned way. Diet and fl ow. It also boosts collagen and elastin by scientifi c research. Resistant fat has been exercise. I gave up booze, sugar and high production to give your skin a healthier collecting for years and there is no such thing as GI carbs. Initially I was worried that with rejuvenated tone. a magic bullet for resistant fat. the fat I may also lose my personality and 2. Don’t choose a treatment on price or location I’m like ‘yeah, sure it does’. I have to become one of those pious health nuts. I 3. Don’t choose a treatment not approved by the admit, I thought that Nancy from the am pleased to say I am still affl icted with TGA and FDA as a specifi c treatment for cellulite Body Oasis must be confi dent, because I a healthy sense of cynicism, and am still 4. Don’t choose a practitioner who claims you don’t told her that if I didn’t think the treatment a pain but in a slightly smaller ass. need to exercise after your treatment or who worked I wouldn’t endorse it. In ten 35 insists on using meal replacements.
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Broad use released at the time that had of the chemical is then based found unacceptable residue on one or two orders of mag- levels of the highly toxic insec- nitude below this. ticide in beef cattle. ‘What’s difficult to explain ‘That was enough for us,’ says to the public are the reasons David. ‘If it could get into the why previous tests would come Formerly at now at food chain then it could also back negative or inconclusive,’ THE EDGE get into our water supply. And says Dr Landos. ‘Toxicity tests it’s a heavy-handed solution. are conducted on adult fish, LENNOX HAIR The common statement at the they’ve never looked at fish Shop 3,63 Ballina St, Lennox Head time was that it was like using a eggs or larvae before, and the Blinky the three-eyed fish, the icon of mutation from The RING FOR APPT 6687 6131 sledgehammer to crack a nut.’ Simpsons TV show. amount that affects fish larvae Investigation by authorities is well below residue test levels. revealed that the residues in farms on three sides.’ and recommended atropine The fact that tests came back the beef cattle were a result of Dr Landos believes this par- administration to 50% of the negative does not diminish the contamination of the cattle’s ticular case has revealed a new larvae. Atropine is used in the probability that agricultural grazing by spray drift from mechanism for understand- event of organophosphate poi- chemicals are involved.’ nearby cotton farms or from ing the decline in fisheries in soning: the larvae that were This is something that lo- cotton gin trash containing the Australia, particularly in places treated survived, and those cal ‘no-chem’ campaigner and chemical that had been used as like the Murray Darling sys- that were not died. President of the Australian supplemental feedstock. tem, which has been subject In response to enquiries Toxic Network, Jo Immig, has Since then, numerous re- to organophosphate chemical from The Echo, DPI&F Chief known for some time. ports have emerged that clearly drift or run off from the cotton Biosecurity Officer Ron Glan- point to endosulfan, and its sta- industry for many years. ville confirmed that, ‘In 2007 ‘Acute toxicity’ ble mate carbendazim (which ‘Endosulfan is a stand-out POINCIANA is ‘potentially’ linked to birth ‘… the least toxic solution is to stop using pesticide in relation to its tox- F o o d b a r c a f e m u s i C defects in humans), as the cul- icity to frogs, which is backed SUMMER’S HERE & SURF’S UP IN MULLUM! prits in contamination of the pesticides all together. Otherwise farmers by a recent study that looked Summer’s finally here & even though times are pretty tough out there food chain and river systems. stay on the pesticide treadmill and what at the effects of long-term, right now, we can all be thankful that we get to enjoy it in such a beautiful Both are organophosphates combined and cumulative ex- part of the planet. Why not drop in for a coffee or juice, take a seat in the and known endocrine disrupt- is apparently OK today ends up being the posure to chemicals in water- Courtyard, listen to some tunes & check out our new summer menu. ing compounds (EDCs), which toxic chemical of the future. We need to ways, not just acute toxicity,’ We’re open for Breakfast & Lunch from 8.00am seven days a week. are responsible for genetic mu- says Jo. ‘Yet it’s still happily Dinner & Cocktails, Friday & Saturday nights from 6.00pm adopt the EU’s regulatory approach, which We’re fully licensed with excellent Wine, Beer & Cocktail lists. tations, sudden mortality and sprayed throughout the hills Phone 02 66844036 for bookings or further information. convulsions in fish larvae. maintains that if the industry can’t prove a and valleys of the Shire.’ Www.poincianacafe.com Endosulfan has been found chemical is safe then it can’t be registered.’ What is important to note in body fat, breast milk, pla- about the amphibian study is cental tissue and umbilical ‘We get to see through this a number of fish fry exhibit- that the concentrations of en- cord blood, largely as a result of case what we don’t get to see in ing “spinning” behaviour were dosulfan used in the experi- residues in food, and is strongly the world. The steady and slow successfully treated with atro- ment reflected those found linked to triggering the growth decline in fisheries is based on pine, which did indicate orga- in the natural environment. of breast cancer cells. failure of new recruits (juve- nophosphate chemical expo- Endosulfan was also found to niles) to come into the system. sure as the possible cause of the have a negative effect on other ENROL NOW Widely used organisms including Copep- All the case information to date, problem at this time. DPI&F Lismore - Sat 31st Jan Despite being banned in over some circumstantial and some did not receive any further ods and aquatic communities, 10am-1pm @ Lismore City Hall 55 EU countries and New Zea- from the lab, points to exposure complaints from the hatchery which parallels its high toxicity Clunes / Federal land, endosulfan and carben- to a combination of agricultural for another 12 months.’ to fresh water fish. Sat 31st Jan 2pm-4pm dazim (which is banned in the chemicals that has resulted in ‘The APVMA itself has rec- @ Clunes Hall US) form part of a highly toxic Investigation ommended less toxic alterna- Lennox Head reproductive failure.’ Fri 30th Jan 4pm-6pm arsenal that is still widely used It was only when the genetic tives for every current use of @ Lennox Recreational Hall on a range of field and tree ‘Highest probability’ mutations and an alleged can- endosulfan,’ says Jo, ‘but the crops throughout Australia, While Dr Landos isn’t sure cer cluster occurred in October least toxic solution is to stop TINY TOTS - TEENS - ADULTS Classical Ballet including Byron Shire. yet which chemical or com- 2008 that DPI&F launched a using pesticides all together. Funky Jazz But if former NSW fisheries bination of chemicals is re- formal fish disease investiga- Otherwise farmers stay on the Hip Hop Break Dance scientist, aquaculture veterinar- sponsible, there’s the ‘highest tion, which is expected to take pesticide treadmill and what Contemporary Dance ian and Lennox local, Dr Matt probability’ that it is caused by at least a year to complete. is apparently OK today ends Musical Theatre up being the toxic chemical of Landos, has his way there’ll be organophosphate poisoning. But Dr Landos is not con- Call Nina - 66 854 475 a moratorium on the use of en- ‘There’s compelling evidence vinced that the toxicity testing the future. We need to adopt Director Nina Jeftic A [ Dip ] A.C.S.A.C.I.C.B. BA Dance 0408 412 788 dosulfan and carbendazim un- that can’t be explained by ge- currently used is adequate for the EU’s regulatory approach, til a full review is carried out. netics, nutrient changes in the the task – for either registra- which maintains that if the in- Dr Landos says recent re- water or husbandry,’ says Dr tion or consequences. dustry can’t prove a chemical is ports of millions of two-head- Landos. The Australian Pesticides safe then it can’t be registered.’ ed fish larvae and other lar- In fact, while DPI investi- and Veterinary Medicines Au- vae ‘syndromes’ in the Noosa gations continually return an thority (APVMA) is the federal River have all the hallmarks ‘inconclusive’ finding, one of statutory authority responsible Resilience of contamination by endosul- its pathologists witnessed and for testing and registering all The Insurance Council of fan or carbendazim and yet recorded similar syndromes in pesticides and veterinary med- Australia is looking for crea- have been played down by the fish larvae two years ago at the icines prior to being supplied, tive ideas which demonstrate Queensland government and same hatchery. sold or used throughout Aus- measures or concepts that ! ! !" the media. ‘The documentation is there,’ tralia. However state govern- improve an individual’s, busi- ! " #$% &' () * ! !% !% (+, + ! " ( ! ‘This is not a beat-up of says Dr Landos. ‘Spray docu- ments are responsible for the ness’s or community’s ability - * some little fish story,’ says Dr mentation is completed by consequences of chemical use, to withstand and recover from Landos. ‘It’s of national signifi- the sprayer, and the hatchery after sale, despite having no extreme weather events. cance and the public are not kept those documents. One of powers to ban registered prod- Details of entry terms and $% ! % +'' ! % . ! being properly informed of the chemicals listed is an or- ucts even if they wanted to. conditions, the assessment cri- the issue. Nothing like this has ganophosphate. The day after While the APVMA stress its teria and the six key ingredi- / ' ! 01' ( ! 2 3 ( 4 * ever been seen before by any of the spraying, the fish larvae ‘rigorous’ testing of products ents of Resilience can be found +!5 " ! % 670 6- 1 my colleagues, nationally. The hatched and were convulsing.’ seeking registration the ‘LD50’, at www.insurancecouncil.com. only reason we’re getting to see According to Dr Landos’s as the testing process is known au. A panel of risk experts it now is because we’ve got a investigations, the DPI&F pa- (meaning ‘lethal dose 50%’), appointed by the Insurance fish hatchery with macadamia thologist observed the changes seems about as archaic as an Council will assess each entry. www.echo.net.au The Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 9 Comment Turnbull pulls out dodgy rabbits alcolm Turnbull’s it does – it’s close to a stagger- it would undergo a process els, which must surely be the grand plan for cut- ing 27 percent. But the leap of called pyrolysis – superheat- point of the exercise. Mting carbon emissions faith required to see it com- ing without the presence of This is why Kevin Rudd’s Volume 23 #33 January 27, 2009 made pretty good headlines at ing from Turnbull’s vague and oxygen. This would separate government, following the the weekend; the papers saw it uncosted suggestions is even the carbon from the rest of advice of the experts and the as a political gamble, but they more staggering. the waste. In theory the rest example of other countries Reforming government appeared to take it seriously. Turnbull wants to build of the waste could still be which are serious about cli- They should not have: the a couple of new coal-fired used as a clean fuel, albeit a mate change, sees an Emis- Along with other nations Australia suffers from too much giveaway line may have been power stations, but with to- highly inefficient one, and we sions Trading Scheme as the government – a ballsup of bureaucracies, each competing to left to the end, but it was plain tal carbon capture. How and would be left with a big pile only comprehensive solution: suck away your time and empty your pockets, not to mention enough: ‘Those Australians when this is to be achieved is of charcoal. by making carbon emissions too many politicians for a small population. who are quite convinced that not clear. He wants to invest Now charcoal is useful stuff. more expensive, it encourages The latest prod towards government reform comes from Dr by 2020 the global warming heavily in alternative energy: It can be made into artists’ the search for alternatives. Oliver Hartwich of the Centre for Independent Studies, a think thesis will have been dis- Thus if Turnbull’s ideas indeed tank mostly funded by business, which has its own reasons proved will nonetheless be prove under examination to for wanting to cut away red tape. Hartwich looks at the role of pleased to live in a country Not one of Turnbull’s ideas be worthwhile, they would be local government in his report ‘Beyond Symbolism: Finding a with a healthier, more sustain- contains any real carrot or stick taken up; they would become Place for Local Government in Australia’s Constitution’, down- able, more productive, greener aimed at reducing the overall economic imperatives. loadable from www.cis.org.au. landscape.’ You might have believed Hartwich argues for ‘a strong and proactive local govern- In other words, the policy use of carbon fuels… that this market-based ap- ment that has more control over its purse strings and is more is not actually about climate proach would appeal to connected to the people it serves’. He reckons that local gov- change at all. It is about ap- Turnbull, leader of the party ernments could provide better services, like schools and fast pealing to as many people as by Mungo MacCallum of free enterprise. But in fact development approvals, if they received a higher proportion possible, irrespective of cred- he dismisses the very idea of of tax revenue and a formal definition in the Constitution. ibility. It is about a miracle geothermal, solar and tidal. materials or anti-diarrhoea an ETS as ‘ineffectual, bu- While questioning the value of a one-size-fits-all fast solution which will involve Well good, but this is hardly tablets, or of course it can be reaucratic and sterile’. And development approval – some applications take a while no pain to anyone but will new, as is his proposal to plant ground up with sulphur and he still won’t say whether because they are poorly constructed and/or raise important please everyone. It is, in short, lots more trees. saltpetre to make gunpowder. he will support the govern- environmental and social issues – I’d agree that local govern- yet another political fix of the And he wants to make build- But mostly (and even in gun- ment scheme in parliament ment deserves a greater share of tax revenue. At the moment kind John Howard tried so ings more energy efficient. powder) it is just burned. In- when the bills are presented councils are poorly defined afterthoughts in the constitutions unsuccessfully for so long. Again good, and it should stead, Turnbull says, it should later this year. The whole of each State, often underfunded and then derided by the But Howard at least never be done with new buildings, be returned to the soil, to thing looks very like a stunt, state government which hands them extra work without the really pretended to be a true as the Rudd government has grow new crops and restart a caper to persuade gullible resources to do it. They deserve official recognition as the believer. Turnbull does, but already proposed. It can also the whole cycle. In that case, greenies that deep down, he’s third tier of government and Hartwich recommends accom- adds somewhat nervously that be done by retrofitting exist- you might ask, why take it out on their side while equally plishing this mostly through the State’s constitutions rather this is not the point: it’s about ing homes, but with the big in the first place? Many farm- gullible sceptics can be re- than the Commonwealth constitution. He notes that the proc- risk management, not belief. commercial buildings – the ers already plough the waste assured that deep down, he ess ‘would require a much wider debate about the role of local And that is indeed the nub of real energy guzzlers – it’s a lot matter back into the ground thinks it’s all bullshit; an ar- government’. his strategy. The only problem more difficult. Indeed the only as green manure. It makes a chetypal example of Malcolm Given their past record, especially that under both political is that it’s about managing the real solution is simply to turn far more complete fertiliser in the middle reaching out to parties in NSW, I wouldn’t rely on the States to do anything political risk, not the risk of off their power. Given what than charcoal, which would embrace all extremes. of worth towards improving the condition of local govern- climate change. goes on in many of them this still have to be supplemented But it’s worked: it has cer- ment. Far better to reinforce federalism and abolish the states The Turnbull plan has three, might not be a bad idea but with synthetics. tainly taken the attention away altogether, devolving some of their responsibilities to regional or possibly five, components; it is hardly likely to be what And this is without taking from Rudd’s worthy but bor- councils so we have only two tiers of government. The world reports of his speech to the Turnbull has in mind. into account the enormous ing schemes to save jobs in has moved on apace since Federation. Young Liberals do not make But Turnbull’s central idea cost and effort required for the construction industry and Rather than Hartwich’s notion of giving local government it entirely clear. However he is almost as radical: a huge the Turnbull revolution, not move the unavoidable unem- the powers to run schools and create police forces – as is the does have a target: he reckons change to farming practices. to mention the difficulty of ployed into paid retraining. case in the United States – it would be better to centralise his painless formula will cut At present, he says, too much convincing traditional farm- Rudd may be concentrating major services such as health, education and law enforce- carbon emissions by 150 mil- farm waste is allowed to lie ers to take part in it. And note on the bread, but Turnbull is ment with the Commonwealth rather than have the wasteful lion tonnes a year by 2020, a and rot, releasing harmful that not one of Turnbull’s providing the circuses. And duplication we have at present. Rates, roads, rubbish and de- figure which he says compares emissions. He wants it gath- ideas contains any real car- on the Australia Day long velopment applications are responsibility enough for regional favourably with Labor’s target ered up and taken to huge rot or stick aimed at reducing weekend, isn’t that what we councils. of a 15 percent cut and indeed yet-to-be-built plants where the overall use of carbon fu- want? Of course the abolition of the States is the kind of major upheaval a conservative country like Australia is unlikely to wear, no matter that we could say goodbye to the likes of 6CT2P=D@5DGG Letters to the Editor Fax: 6684 1719 ÀiÊi>`Ê+Õ>ÀÀÞÊ >ÀÌ ÜÀà Email: [email protected] Let them park and ride Deadline: Noon, Friday 7iÊV>Ê`Ê>ÞÌ }Ê>`ÊiÛiÀÞÌ }° Letters longer than 200 ■ ‘Let them park and ride’ by the local co-operative. ing for there temporary resi- "ÕÀÊÊiÝV>Û>ÌÀÊiÛiÊ >ÃÊ>Ê}À>LÊvÀÊÀVÊÜ>à words may be cut; letters the ideological greens is just a Like most in the area I just dents. A good quality ferry bus already published in other fabulous idea. How about let want to get somewhere as service that is frequent (every ÕÃiÊÃÌiÃ]Êv>ÀÊÀ>`Ã] papers will not be considered; them eat cake while they’re quickly as possible and park as 5 minutes), comfortable with >ÊiÝV>Û>Ìðà pseudonyms not acceptable. at it? Th e idea works well in close as I can. It’s an innate hu- low loading for prams and *ÀÕ`ÊÌÊÃÕ««ÀÌ Please include your full name, Europe they reckon, I wonder man disposition, don’t fi ght it . large items storage on board. Ì iÊ*Ê >`ià address and phone number. which subtropical part of Eu- Th e tip is, stop imposing your Th e revenue raised from the >`ÊÌ iÊÀi`à rope would that be. It sounds ideology upon us and give us a town car parking will pay for vÊÌ iÊ LÀ>ÀÞ° Surf rules like a great day out – Honey, nice road system, please . the bus service, security guards John Sharpe patrolling the edge of town car >ÊvÀÊ>Ê I’d love to know what the mal how about a swim, grab the vÀiiʵÕÌi club’s thoughts are on the rules kids, all their stuff , the beach Myocum parks and the parking rang- ä{£n ÈÈÈ x{È of surfi ng.Whenever they have umbrella and the picnic basket, ers. Any left over can be used their day at Watego’s it just it’s 34 degrees but we can cool ■ I agree with the mayor and Cr to improve the amenity of the seems like an endless parade off aft er the 5k ride. Tabart that a bypass is not the town for all. There’s never been of deliberate drop-ins. What really makes me smile solution to Byron’s traffi c prob- We will all benefi t from the Last Sunday I was dropped is that I have been doing a lems. Park and ride systems do reduced pollution, reduced a better time to go in on twice on waves that were drive-by during council meet- work! As an ex UK resident I queues and reduced stress with clearly mine, that is, if you fol- ings and fi nd the bike racks can confi rm that most towns a more attractive town centre low the normal rules. It wasn’t outside council chambers al- and cities there rely on them. which will encourage the visi- a backpacker but a guy in the ways empty. I suppose 8k from Edge of town free carparks tors to frequent the town busi- mal club comp, wearing the Brunswick Heads is a big ask coupled with lots of signage nesses. ❂ Family sized solar hot water systems installed from $1470* mal club rashy. for Cr Tabart and it’s danger- informing visitors that all of An improvement in the ❂ 1KW solar power systems installed from $2490* A few months ago I got ous when you’re distracted by Byron CBD is expensive paid traffi c fl ow (a right turn into ❂ Energy effi cient appliances and lighting visions of the future. Th at vi- metered parking. Byron shire carpark after railway cross- screamed at by a woman who ❂ 12 months no deposit interest free fi nance** blatantly dropped in, saying sion of a shire without cars, just workers, residents, disabled ing might help) would not go ‘I’m in the comp’ as if this gave trees and the people happily and delivery vehicles exempt. amiss either! Signifi cantly reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint today! her total rights to the waves working in the fi elds growing Accommodation businesses Stuart Baird she wanted. My response was, organic food and taking it to should have adequate park- Ewingsdale Ph 13 21 13 ‘I’m not in the comp.’ *After eligible rebates **Fees & conditions apply Featuring products from Anyway after last Sunday nal issues were exposed in the bloody medi-wipes. I called the and Tintenbar and agree with I approached one of the mal newspaper regularly. police to ask for advice. Th e much of what he has to say but club guys and asked if he Trouble is that the wordy cops asked if I would pick up note that while he continues to thought they should abide by mob who like to show the the mess, I declined so they claim that the large majority of the normal surf rules. He said public their command of Eng- said they would come and dis- Bangalow residents feel as he yes they should and mostly do, lish sometimes forget the great pose of everything. Two hours does, he ignores a signifi cant but some members get a bit unwashed just like their news later the syringes were still number of us, namely those serious about the comp. in straightforward, simple to there. who live on or near Lismore 'BNJMZ-BX I don’t want to knock a good understand terms. Calling a I picked up the unsheathed and Granuaille Roads and have community-based club but spade a shovel was the role syringe and the bag of used to suffer the ever-increasing perhaps its members should be of aft ernoon newspapers and needles and bloody medi- impact of traffi c coming from reminded that the beach is for getting action from the powers wipes and put them in my car or going to the west, much of 4QFDJBMJTU everyone and the common- that be. and drove it all to the police it heavy vehicles. sense rules of the surf should Th e Sun was also home to station. The five cops stand- Tony and friends – some of %JWPSDF4FQBSBUJPO apply to all. some great sportsmen includ- ing around thanked me. I don’t whom own land in what they 1SPQFSUZ$IJME"HSFFNFOUT James Dawson ing Richie Benaud and some know who I am angrier at: believe would be the aff ected %FGBDUP4BNF4FY3FMBUJPOTIJQT Skinners Shoot of the best sports journos of the dirty irresponsible smack area – have strongly opposed a our time. heads or the uninterested, ir- southern bypass for Bangalow, #VZJOH4FMMJOH1SPQFSUZ Let me count the ways So there! responsible cops. ie a link between the Banga- 8JMMT&TUBUFT 4UFQIFO5FTUFS#"--# $MBJSF/FXUPO--# Could Th e Echo please publish Sue Arnold Ella Buckland low-Lismore road and the new 1PMJDF.BUUFST a list of things Deborah Lilly Ocean Shores Byron Bay highway which would keep doesn’t know all about. much of this traffi c out of our .FEJBUJPO 4UFQIFO5FTUFS I expect there will be noth- Happy shopping? Heavy traffi c residential area. "TTPDJBUFT ing on that list, so could we To all you people in Mullum I read Tony Hart’s letters I’m sorry, but until Tony have a list of reasons why she is who think Woolworths will be criticising the RTA over their and his group are prepared -FHBM"JE not running the country? your economic saviours, think choice of the new highway to be genuinely inclusive and $MJFOUT8FMDPNF Oh, how that little English again. Once they get rid of route between Ewingsdale continued overleaf &NBJMTUFTUFS!OPSFYDPNBV village must rue letting her go. the competition then see how W B Crompton much dearer your grocery bill Mullumbimby will be. Th ink about it long and hard. ORIENTIQUE THE RAILS Heroes Woolies have crippled other So Trooper Mark Donaldson competitors in the past and if THE RAILWAY FRIENDLY BAR, BYRON BAY was awarded the Victoria Cross you let them they will do the for heroism. I had no idea he same in Mullum. ÈÈnx ÇÈÈÓ THE FAMOUS RAILS kitchen was a successful sportsman. For what it’s worth 27,000 SUMMER No doubt there is someone people lost their jobs in Britain Wednesday 28th 6.30pm out there who could tell us in working for Woolies. ASA BROOMHALL what sport he was a hero. Paul Brecht J Rose Mullumbimby Thursday 29th 6.30pm Mullumbimby SALE PARIS TEXAS Th anks, Mandy Th e Sun also rises I wish to say thank you to Friday 30th 7pm I’m afraid I have to take issue Mandy Nolan. % GROOVE FOUNDATION with Mungo. In his column last If the world were full of week, Mungo refers to the good Mandy Nolans, we would all 25OFF Saturday 31st 6.30pm old days when Sydney had two be laughing. What a great girl BENJALU afternoon newspapers, The you are – a gift . Th ank you for Mirror and Th e Sun. He writes coming. NEW SEASON Sunday 1st 6pm that ‘calling them newspapers Edith Franks THE BLUE RHYTHM KING may have been a stretch’. Byron Bay UTTAM As an ex Sun journo, I re- Needled Monday 2nd 6.30pm fute this downright insulting On a recent Saturday morning IN STORE NOW STU HARDCOURT remark. Some of the best inves- I went out my front gate to fi nd Shop 7, Cavanbah Arcade, tigative journalists in the coun- a used, unsheathed syringe. On Jonson Street Tuesday 27th 6.30pm try were trained at Th e Sun. further investigation I found a (opp. Beach Hotel) BRIAN WATT Major corruption and crimi- bag full of used syringes and ÞÀÊ >ÞÊUÊÈÈnxÊnxÈÈ www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 11 Letters Aerial People as problem and solution inspection ■ In reply to Matthew Lam- By the way, Mauna Loa air trading and government sub- benefi tted hugely from that. Our bourne and Thom Evans monitoring station has recently sidies. One of the main pro- adventures into permaculture, low level survey (Letters, January 20) regard- published the CO2 yearly gains tagonists of the Kyoto Accord biodynamics, energy efficient ing Global Warming, now re- list with 2008 as the lowest was British Petroleum. It’s the housing, alternative energy etc Where? ferred to more oft en as Climate yearly gain on record at 0.24. global warming push that’s have shown us how much we Low level powerline inspections by a helicopter will Change. Th e previous lowest was 1964 muddying the waters and hid- benefi t from getting on with our take place in the Byron hinterland including around It is claimed that global at 0.29. Th ird lowest was 1992 ing what should be obvious; earth. It’s entirely possible that Ewingsdale, The Pocket, Middle Pocket, Main Arm, warming is being caused an- at 0.43. the emission levels of the nine- our only sustainable future is Upper Main Arm and Palmwoods. thropogenically and we should And yes, I am a sceptic. I am ties are not environmentally one where we get on with each When? reduce CO2 emissions by 50% sceptical of whatever the cor- acceptable; they are an envi- other and our planet. Tuesday January 27 and Wednesday January 28 by year 2050. porate media tries to ‘manufac- ronmental catastrophe. Here’s the good news. Sus- between 8am and 5pm, weather permitting. According to the UN, the ture’ as consent of the public. It’s not cynical to notice that tainable practice has the poten- world’s population will have Peggy Balfour governments tend to be run tial to be incredibly prosper- What do you need to do? increased by 50% by the year Mullumbimby by ‘the money’. I’m certainly ous. Imagine if we could take There is no need for you to do anything. However, owners 2050 (9.1 billion). Each year sceptical that they can produce over the world economically. of sensitive areas such as horse and cattle studs, ostrich and the world population increas- ■ In response to Matthew Lam- an environmental answer, par- Here’s an idea of how we might emu farms etc. should advise our Customer Contact Centre es by the population of the bourne’s and Th om Evans’s con- ticularly since they don’t seem do that: www.livingsystems. on 13 23 56 prior to the inspection commencing. UK (61million) plus 50% = cerns), I am far from denying to know what the question is, com.au. Why do we do this? 90million. AGW = too many climate change and its eff ects but I’m not at all cynical. Gov- Th e major overview of the These inspections are carried out annually to provide a more ‘A n t h r o p s’. on our environment. Th ese ef- ernments and our economy concept is on the page ‘Previ- reliable and effi cient energy supply to our customers. CO2 emissions are caused fects may put us humans on the are systems created, by people, ous expanded thoughts’. Go to by manufacturing to supply an endangered species list and I within a very specifi c set of cir- ‘Corporate’ then ‘continue’. ever increasing number of con- certainly don’t suggest we do cumstances. I don’t think their Th e target audience is people sumers. If as much PR. work nothing about that. divisive and exploitive natures with corporate entrepreneurial was done to educate people to Global warming is not syn- refl ect people as a whole. skills; someone who would like limit their off spring to two only onymous with climate change. It’s my view that the vast ma- to kickstart the major growth per couple this would stabilise Any holes found in the science jority of people are fi ne, decent industry of the 21st century. I’m WORKSHOPS & FIELD DAYS population (consumer) growth supporting global warming ex- human beings who would rath- with Barack on this; the market- BVL workshop program and solve the problem well be- clusively, rather than the more er get on with each other. Wars place can be a force for good. for 2009 Workshops are held fore 2050. complex aspects of climate tend to be thrown by people Since the concept is a re- on the last Saturday of the month Anyone who seriously be- change, can be used by those who profi t from them and then sult of what’s been happening from February to November. Book with Judy MacDonald -BVL project lieves that CO2 emissions will with a vested interest in un- the rest of us get an invitation. in this region and elsewhere offi cer 6684 5390. Workshops lead to a ‘catastrophe for our sustainable practice to dismiss It’s rarely what we want. for the last few decades, it’s all include afternoon tea and are free species’ should amend their list carbon emissions as an envi- We want to get on with each ‘ours’, common ownership. So, for BVL members, $5 donation for non-members. of carbon reduction projects ronmental problem. other; trade with each other, ex- anything you’d like to add, it’s February 28 -TBA March 28 -Bush walk and plant identifi cation in (Solar panels, insulation, tree In the meantime, those same change, share, commune with yours too. rainforest April 18 -Understanding estuaries and mangroves planting etc) to include con- people are set to make a truck- each other. We’re a social spe- Robin Harrison May 30 -Upper Mullumbimby Creek site management tour. ACE Protecting biodiversity workshops - Phone 6684 3374 traceptives. load of money from carbon cies and we know we’ve always Coorabell 21 February: Native butterfl ies 24 February: Understanding and protecting native birds continued from page 11 tally discouraged as they feel the fi rst place, regarding our can disregard the term ‘making 8 and 15 March: Identifying local native plants - with Liz Caddick and Jo Green. This workshop is subsidized by BVL’s NSW Environ- acknowledge our concerns, I too unsafe. Despite this many relationship with the feathered a killing’ for those who appear mental Trust Project. can’t get involved with his se- bike riders can be seen at all variety of wildlife which in- more succesful?), which very Sustainable Farming Biological farming workshop on 7 March lective solutions, much as I hours of the day and ridership habit our environs. few humans would ever dare to and Small farms workshop to be held in April. Contact Wendy sympathise with residents of is increasing. While all our bik- Far from attempting to better let alone match. Gibney 6626 7028. COMMUNITY PLANTING DAYS For all community planting Clover Hill and any others who ing facilities in the Shire need slight the local ibis, I was If we could remove or even days please wear sun safe clothing, suitable footwear and bring fear the worst from the current urgent and sizable increase in merely describing a plain fact ban altogether organic waste plenty of drinking water. RTA plan. I certainly don’t like investment, the Byron ‘south while drawing attention to the from ratepayer-funded and Mullumbimby: BVL groups are organising several planting days in to think of more residents hav- of town mish mash’ is generally obvious distinctions which al- commercial rubbish removal, February and March. The biggest planting will be 1500 – 2000 trees on 22 March, contact Dave 6684 3925. Federation Bridge plant- ing to endure the sort of noise, safer for bikes due to lower car low the spoonbill authority to we would go a long way to re- ings on Wednesday 18 and 25 February. Heritage Park: for details pollution and possible danger speeds. the title of ‘royalty’ which the moving the urban menace that contact Nina 6684 1263. we in Granuaille Road put up Ewingsdale has over 250 ibis could never lay claim to. the ibis is rapidly becoming. Rainforest Rescue: planting day at the Crystal Castle Sunday 8 March. For more information: http://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/ with on a 24 hour basis. dwellings and a school. Many Th ere’s never enough space al- Until we realise the alterna- events/plant-a-rainforest.html Jenny Coman kids and adults ride here and located to fully describe one’s tives we can all consciously FUNDING SUCCESS Bangalow far more would venture out if admiration and respect for all make to assist and be a part Tristran Parade BVL locality group Congratulations to this group things living, even though oc- of neighbours who have received $12,624 from the NSW Envi- they felt safer. Ewingsdale itself of this living planet, we will ronmental Trust community restoration and rehabilitation grants Cycling dangers has no footpaths or bikeways at casionally one is aff orded the constantly live in a far worse program. The money will restore an area of swamp sclerophyll David Henderson (Letters, all, despite signifi cant Section room in these pages to point state than even the sacred ibis, forest on coastal fl ood plain, an endangered ecosystem. To join this inspired group please contact Jane on 6684 6212. January 20) must mean well 94 developer contributions out certain discrepancies. as we go about putting profi ts Restoring Lowland Rainforest in NSW North Coast Bioregion but clearly has not ventured from the area. Point well taken, however, re- before people and self before Project This project has received $368,000 from the Federal govern- very far on his bike for a long Th e current Ewingsdale Road garding how some may fi nd salvation. ment’s Caring for our Country program. The project involves 11 time, if ever. Ewingsdale Road bikeway construction is jointly the description of a species’ Ross Thatcher partners including BVL and is lead by Big Scrub Rainforest Landcare Group and EnviTE. BVL will receive $38,100 for restoration work on is not just a road to the locality funded by the Council and behaviour disturbing, yet who Bangalow nine BVL sites. of the same name, it is by far NSW Government Coastline among us wouldn’t be some- Littoral rainforest and fore-dune restoration Suffolk Park the major gateway into Byron Bikeway Project. Hopefully it what disturbed by the idea of Sad joke Dunecare have received $9,282 to continue working on fore and hind dunes. Bay from most of the Shire and will be extended in the forsee- something mistakenly referred What a joke. Th e worst Presi- NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES the Pacifi c Highway. able future to join the bikeway to as ‘royal’ which readily def- dent in American history Caring for our Country The Australian Government is now calling It is the Shire’s busiest road, from Byron to Ozigo. As for ecates in the same puddle awards the worst Australian for investment proposals for projects. Closing date is 6 March 2009 carrying about the same the looks of the wall – it is not of dirty water it proceeds to Prime Minister in living mem- http://www.nrm.gov.au/business-plan/index.html Biodiversity Grants This Northern Rivers Catchment Management amount of traffi c as the Pacifi c how I would have done it but drink from? ory with a gold lolly. Our little Authority will fund on-ground activities essential to conserva- Highway with a vehicle every then I am not a road engineer. I certainly don’t blame the Johnny Howard, eager for inter- tion and enhancement of native vegetation. Application form & few seconds at peak times at Surely we have bigger issues to ibis for its urban success or national stature, supported the guidelines from NRCMA website at http://northern.cma.nsw.gov.au/ funding_apply.php For further information contact: Michael Hal- speeds between 80kph and deal with. Decent width shoul- lack of standards. In the over- glove puppet George (‘Nooky- linan, Catchment Offi cer, Ph: 02 6627 0119, email: michael.hallinan@ 100kph. It has a high accident ders free of gravel and debris all process, it probably does far lar’) Bush and helped him in cma.nsw.gov.au rate and no rideable shoulders on all the roads linking locali- more good for the planet than his criminal invasion of Iraq, Funding for your group or property: contact Wendy Gibney or Judy MacDonald details below. for most of the distance be- ties would be a good start. is immediately recognisable. based on the lie of ‘weapons of BVL BOOKSHOP The BVL bookshop has a wide variety of publi- tween Ozigo and the highway. Bernard Grinberg Allowing plastic garbage bags mass destruction’ as we soon cations. Contact Rita 6684 1495 or email: [email protected] Most bike riders in the Shire on behalf of the Ewingsdale to ‘breathe’ as they slowly de- found out. They successfully CONTACTS BVL Project offi cer: Judy MacDonald –6684 5390 will vouch for this being a very Progress Association and the compose, removing much of tricked the American people, Wednesdays & Thursdays. BVL’s website: www.brunswickval- dangerous road for bike riders, Byron Shire Bicycle Users the organic matter as possible diverting their anger over 9-11 leylandcare.org.au For further information about participating in local Landcare, NRCMA programs or other issues relating to natural with handlebars oft en protrud- Group. in the process, must undoubt- towards Iraq and away from resource management please contact: Wendy Gibney - Community ing into the traffi c lanes. When ably rate as an invaluable aid in the fact that the perpetrators of Support Offi cer (Byron Shire) – 6626 7028 Mondays and Wednesdays. Email: [email protected] there is traffi c in both direc- Birds and waste assisting with harm minimisa- that outrage were angry young tions, particularly involving David Morris’s contribution in tion regarding the global hu- men from Saudi Arabia, an This column is published buses, trucks and vans, there the January 20 edition of Th e man footprint we stamp upon American oil protectorate. with the support of the NRCMA is simply no room for bikes. Echo reasserts my reluctance the planet daily as we go about Th e result has been the trag- Many potential riders are to- to point out minor errors in ‘making a living’ (though who ic deaths of several hundred 12 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Letters While on the subject, oil as a car driving from Byron Gardeners consider them a noise regulation that limits couldn’t we revert to the origi- to Sydney. essential, although communi- lawn mowers to 65db. Let’s ex- It’s the vans, man nal name for our little river(s)? Th eir biting whine is 25 to 35 ties have earned the title ‘Tidy tend this to leafb lowers before I assume it was named by some decibels (about 30 times more Town’ without them. it’s too late! ■ In a recent page 7 article en- those objecting to illegal Pommy surveyor after some sound) above the NSW limit Sacramento CA is consider- Charles Sawyer titled, ‘Byron trashed by the camping in our shire. I am a poncy English earldom. for lawnmowers! ing a ban. It’s war, including Byron Bay crass in vans’, Jann Gilbert resident of Kingsley Street, Gavan Higginson In America and Canada, assault and racial allegations – noted that the ‘gaudy vans, and and almost every night vans Main Arm where they have been used for most gardeners there are Mexi- ■ Letters received from Ca- cheap-rent holiday makers... are parked outside my home years, many cities including can. See http://au.youtube.com/ trine Irwin, Byron Bay, Lee seem to have invaded Byron and along Cowper Street. Damn leafb lowers Los Angeles CA, San Diego watch?v=2oQnxP14maQ. Andresen, East Ballina, Alan Shire. And residents, it’s fair to They are frequently parked Th e engine powered leafb low- CA, Portland OR, Vancouver Th e Australian government’s Dickens, Brunswick Heads, say, have had a gutful.’ outside the Feros Aged Care er, replacing the rake, generates BC, and Toronto ON, have Health Council states: ‘It is Margaret Smith, Myocum, Well if residents are truly facility and alongside the oval hypercyclonic winds which banned them outright, or in generally agreed that there is Kevin Th ompson, Brunswick alarmed by such crassness on Cowper Street. lift leaves, litter, dust, moulds, effect by requiring that they suffi cient evidence that com- Heads, John McKay, Byron they’ll be absolutely apoplec- Not only do the campers dis- and animal faeces with para- conform to lawn mower noise munity noise adversely aff ects Bay, Dieter Horstmann, Tyaga- tic over the front page article turb our peace, and leave food sites into the air, some blowing limits (none does). annoyance, sleep disturbance, rah, Gareth Smith, Byron Bay, also by Jann Gilbert entitled, rubbish behind for others to onto our lawns and children’s Once entrenched, leafb low- children’s school performance, Liat Sokal, Tyagarah. Some of ‘Champions shine at wood- pick up, but they also kindly playgrounds. In a half hour one ers, like cane toads, are diffi cult cardiovascular health.’ these letters are published on chop’. Under the photograph deposit tissues, used as toilet leafblower exhausts as much to eradicate. We are already protected by our website www.echo.net.au. of a muscled woodchopper sat paper, on the nature strips. a caption which read, ‘Jamie Manyof these campers are Head gives good axe’. not impoverished locals. Th ey Personally, my wife and I are tourists from Europe and industrycentral.net.au found it quite funny but we elsewhere, who, having found would, wouldn’t we? I mean, the money for an international we actually love all those airfare, campervan hire and ‘gaudy vans and cheap-rent trolley loads of grog, would FOR SALE OR LEASE INDUSTRIAL LAND holiday makers’. For God’s surely have the finances for sake, gang, that’s what makes camping fees as well? Byron Byron and if you don’t Of course, none of this PLANT YOUR BUSINESS IN THE MOST AFFORDABLE INDUSTRIAL like it, go live in Noosa. would be an issue if the Coun- ESTATE IN THE GREATER GOLD COAST REGION Nicholas Shand would turn cil fulfi lled its responsibility in his grave. to residents and ratepayers David & Kim Westgate and ensured that the streets of Gordon Byron Bay were patrolled and cleared of these commercially ■ For the record, Ms Gilbert did supplied and off ensively deco- not write the caption – it was a rated vans that are despoiling subeditor with an eye for a bad and abusing our lovely town ’T BE BEATEN ON PRICE, pun. – Ed in ever increasing numbers. Louise Andrews WE WON ■ I write to add my voice to Byron Bay MAKE AN OFFER TODAY! thousand innocent children, sition to this DA, it remains women and men in Iraq (Israe- diffi cult to comprehend why lis assaulting Gaza would prob- Council approved it in the fi rst ably call it ‘collateral damage’, a place. necessary evil). As the Ameri- To allow an event of this cans desperately seek a way to magnitude with permanent back out of their latest Vietnam infrastructure (including a (and I’ve met some who think massive concrete tunnel under they won that war) George Marshalls Ridge) on the desig- Bush and Little Johnny gloat nated site defi es logic and the and waffl e on. I am painfullly most basic of green principles. reminded of how Nixon’s toady, Th e site, adjacent to an impor- Henry Kissinger, ordered the tant nature reserve, was identi- carpet bombing of Cambodia, fi ed for its high conservation LEASED FOR SALE Vietnam’s peaceful neighbour. biodiversity in Council’s own OR LEASE Fifty years on and children Biodiversity Strategy and was there are still being blown up zoned for environmental pro- by those bombs. Kissinger was tection by Council itself. awarded the Nobel Prize for The Coalition for Festival his eff orts. Another gold lolly. Sanity continues to support Another sad joke. CONOS’s action and is pleased Grant Cameron at this latest development, Completion due early 2009 Byron Bay which takes the shire one step Lot 207 – Bunnings Tugun Bypass saving commuters time Lot 223 - New building 3,500 sq.m. closer to stopping Splendour at Back to stone Yelgun and to achieving sanity INDUSTRY Central, Murwillumbah, Greater Gold Coast Just wanted to say that the with regard to mega festivals. • Join Bunnings and other national and international tenants / owner occupiers at the paint job on the stone wall at Denise Nessel the front of the Mullumbimby North Ocean Shores Tweed / Gold Coast’s largest Industrial Estate Bowling Club looks terrible. • Easy access to national highway network via the new Tugun Bypass Why would you want to paint Mountain dreaming • Now even closer to the Gold Coast International Airport via the Tugun Bypass over stonework in the first Tony Campbell’s suggestion place? to buy Mt Chincogan (Let- • Allotments range from 1,700 sq.m. to larger areas to suit your requirements. Ideal for major Sandblast it off and leave it as ters, January 20) is not such distribution and manufacturing through to smaller industrial / commercial operations natural stone (then you’d never a silly idea. Particularly if his • ACT NOW!! Developer offering fantastic fixed finance have to paint it ever again). vision could include an exten- Land prices starting from $165 per sq.m. Brendan Kelly sive, sustainable forest timber Mullumbimby project irrigated with treated We won’t be beaten on price*. waste water from Mullumbim- Finance available, two years fixed interest terms*. Heartening news by. Thus giving us back our For those who opposed Coun- once pristine river. WE ARE THE PRICE DIFFERENCE! cil’s approval of the Splendour Once pumped to the top of at Yelgun DA, it is heartening the escarpment, this potential- CONTACT: RICHARD COOPER, LJH COMMERCIAL ON 0413 732 424, news to learn that Council has ly valuable resource could be JOHN DEMIRIS, TWEED PROPERTY SALES ON 0412 409 608 OR decided not to mount a de- gravity fed to this and neigh- OR JEFF LITZOW, COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL GOLD COAST ON 0418 787 356. fence in response to CONOS’s bouring properties, and the The information, statements and opinions expressed in this publication are only intended as an information source only. They should not be taken to represent investment advice and you must obtain your own independent investment advice. Neither the Seller nor the Selling Agent or any people involved in the preparation of this material give any guarantees or make any warranties about the accuracy, completeness or court challenge. 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Brodbeck on 0400 297 202. 14 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Articles The upside of catastrophe Carlton Draught Pure Blonde Stubbies Stubbies carton carton $3599 $3999 Johnnie Jack Walker Daniels Red Black Label Label Scotch 700ml bottle bottle $3199 $3999 Detail from ‘The Buddhist monk calms the storm’ by Utagawa Kunyoshi. Mark Byrne no danger. Over the billions of for this outlook on life: wabi years of its evolution, our cur- sabi. Wabi refers to rustic Th ere is an increasing realisa- rent indiscretions represent but simplicity and imperfection, Wild Turkey & Jack Daniels tion among the scientifi c and a momentary skip in its near- sabi to the fl eeting nature of policy communities that the eternal heartbeat. Civilisations life. An appreciation of wabi Cola Stubbies & Cola Stubbies climate change conference in may rise and fall and species sabi can lead to a melancholic Copenhagen this December emerge and die out, but nature outlook on life – more accept- + Cans + Cans may be the last chance to avoid rules. ing than depressed, but far a global climate catastrophe. That’s one way of looking from the heroic boosterism Th ere is no evidence so far that at it. Some of an apocalyptic and manic consumerism so we’re likely to get an outcome mindset relish the prospect of prevalent today. from that meeting that will re- a climate catastrophe, reason- When I lived in Japan in duce emissions quickly enough ing that the earth will fi nally be the 1980s, the evening news to avoid dangerous impacts. purged of the wicked, wicked would report excitedly on the But would that be entirely a ways of the human tribes, and northern march of the first 4pack 4pack bad thing? believing that it will usher in a fl owering during spring of the Th e best possible outcome new dawn of purity and hope. sakura or cherry blossom. Th e 00 00 from Copenhagen is an agree- Whatever one thinks of hu- trees only fl ower for a couple $18 $16 ment to limit global emissions man civilisations, we have no of weeks, and some afi ciona- to 450 parts per million (the moral right to take millions dos would travel the length of current level is 385). Th is target of other species along with us the archipelago, from subtropi- implies odds of around 50:50 if and when we bite the dust. cal Kyushu in the south to icy Oyster Bay McWilliams of avoiding serious species We have a responsibility to Hokkaido in the north, to sa- loss, human displacement, in- every other species, from the vour the event for as long as Sauv Blanc, Inheritance creased disease and death, loss humblest amoeba to the Blue possible. of fresh water and agricultural Whale, as well as to future For most Japanese, though, Chardonnay Wine production, and so on. generations of humans, to try the sakura season is the arche- However, numerous scien- to leave the earth as livable as typal example of how quickly & Merlot Range tists are coming to the view when we entered it. life and beauty arise and pass that even 450 ppm is much too We each have our own re- away. 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Ms cate themselves on change. Not Norberg-Hodge responded: Obama’s or Rudd’s rhetoric for ‘Actually, I am very optimistic.’ change, but the sort that helps A more subdued Mr Tomp- communities exist and prosper kins said, ‘I think I am more in times of economic collapses hopeful than optimistic. And and peak oil. anyway there is nothing else I The change, according to want to do’. science – not politics – is cli- mate change, and the global This publication is endorsed economic models that have by Byron United. served us may soon be no longer relevant. ‘Strategies to Save the Earth’ Byron was promoted at very short no- tice via email by international expert on localisation, Helena Norberg-Hodge. She presented a rare opportunity to share an audience with Doug Tomp- kins, possibly the most gener- Doug Tompkins on stage at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall. ... and beyond ous land-giver on the planet. His purchase of 2.2 mil- and included Beauty, Pure Wa- ‘Incessant activism’ was also event, Mr Tompkins elabo- 2009 lion acres of land, mostly in ter, Care for the Soil, Meaning- mentioned for self empower- rated further. Beauty is a yard- Chile and Argentina, is held ful work, Education, Local Re- ment. ‘It’s a very wide front stick that he uses to recognise as National Parks by Th e Con- newable Energy, Architecture and you can place yourself environmental health, defi ning Secure YOUR position servation Land Trust, and he and design. Don’t worry if you anywhere along that front that beauty as ‘an encounter with continues to educate and re- missed it, there will soon be feels right for you, from non vi- vitality’. ‘You can see beauty in our exciting 2009 issue generate lands that have had plenty of copies around as Mr olent actions such as economic in healthy water, healthy eco- years of bad farming practices. Tompkins generously off ered activism to immediate social systems and healthy societies,’ Bookings: 0428 655 806 As founder and former owner to send copies to anyone who change, where civil disobedi- he said. of the North Face and Esprit left their details. ence may be required.’ clothing companies, his atten- Question time was thank- tion turned from business less fully utilised by the audience, Energy folly The Echo than 20 years ago toward pro- which maintained a high level There’s more to tecting, reforesting and restor- of debate. What was the cata- Both Mr Tompkins and Ms ing natural landscapes. lyst that moved Mr Tompkins Norberg-Hodge identifi ed the to radically change your pri- cheap energy era as one which than just the paper Anti-whaling orities? fed ‘the growth monster’. CHECK Having just disembarked ‘Get scholarly, understand the intricacy from the Sea Shepherd ship OUT OUR the Steve Irwin in Tasmania, and complexity of the issues, and from a Mr Tompkins fi rst entertained deep understanding empowerment will WEBSITE the audience with a slideshow emerge. Get into groups, talk, and exercise Our news, articles from the recent anti-whaling and columns are all expedition. He spent over a your thinking until you become inspired. uploaded each week to month in sleet and snow, oft en Young people need to spend time in our easy-to-navigate icebound and in waves of up to site. 15 metres high. nature, enjoying its beauty, not just using ‘The Sea Shepherd keeps it as an outdoor gym.’ Breaking news them (the Japanese whaling published before the ships) on the run, using intim- ‘It was when the penny ‘We fly apples from one next issue. idation tactics, crossing their dropped and I came to under- country to another to get Find local businesses path east to west and throwing stand the concept of species ex- waxed, then fly them back, in our comprehensive stink bombs of butyric acid’, tinction and its consequences fi sh from one country to get directory. Mr Tompkins said. ‘Th is meth- to a profound depth,’ he said. deboned in another, there are od among others disrupts the so many examples it’s crazy,’ Ms Search our archives for previous week’s stories. whalers from their “lethal re- Facing apathy Norberg-Hodge said. ‘We have search”. Th ankfully there were created problematic systems Post comments on our no whales killed on the Sea A young man admitted feel- with catastrophic outcomes, stories and columns. Shepherd’s watch by the Japa- ing overwhelmed by the apathy but we created them, so we are Browse our photo nese this season.’ of his generation and the enor- capable and have the imagina- gallery full of iconic Th e evening then turned to mity of possible future sce- tions to create other systems.’ local images and the DVD presentation ‘The narios. Mr Tompkins advised: Doug added: ‘To turn the detailed coverage of Next Economy’ which elabo- ‘Get scholarly, understand the current crises around will re- events. rated on key strategies for local intricacy and complexity of quire massive readjustment. economies and communities to the issues, and from a deep We need to live within the Missed your printed become more selfreliant. More understanding empowerment carrying capacity of each wa- copy? Download the eff ective resource management will emerge. Get into groups, tershed, we need to adjust our entire paper as a PDF. and traditional farming prac- talk, and exercise your think- growth and consumption. Top- View streaming video tices can lessen ecological foot- ing until you become inspired. ics like population planning of the serious and the prints and create sustainable Young people need to spend are fraught with social justice hilarious. frameworks, according to Mr time in nature, enjoying its and religious issues yet they Tompkins. beauty, not just using it as an will need to be faced.’ Topics covered were broad outdoor gym.’ During discussion aft er the www.echo.net.au www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 17 Television Guide 1. The best program this week is on SBS at the un- godly hour of 1.05am Saturday morning. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown was Pedro Almodovar’s passport to international recognition and it is still a wonderfully entertaining fi lm. 2. Humphrey Bogart gives a superb performance in The Caine Mutiny (ABC2, Saturday 8.35pm) as a paranoid navy captain. 3. Ricky Gervais has a great riff about public service documentaries being solely about Hitler and sharks. He could have added dinosaurs, and SBS has been obliging with The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs (fi nal on Sunday, 7.30pm). Bill Oddie does his best to scare you with images like this T 1 2 3 Rex chomping on a mini. 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 6.00 ABC News Breakfast 5.20 World News in various languages. 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News 1.00 Movie: The Syrian Bride (PG, 2004) 9.00 Kids’ Programs 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Program 9.30 Business Today Drama from Israel. 10.00 Hannah Montana (G) 9.00 9am Summertime (PG) Summer Series (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 10.00 Kids’ Programs 2.40 The Legend Of The Scarecrow (G) 10.30 Seven News 11.00 Ten Morning News 10.00 Kids’ Programs 12.30 National Press Club Address Repeat 4.30 Dynasties (G) Repeat. 2.50 Skeleton Woman (PG) Repeat. 11.00 Tennis: Australian Open 2009 – 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) Repeat. 11.00 Danoz and Bio-Magnetics (G) 1.30 Surfi ng The Menu (G) Repeat. 5.00 A Seaside Parish (G) 3.00 Salam Cafe (PG) Repeat. Day 10 Live. 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 12.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 2.00 Parkinson (G) Repeat. 5.25 Gardening Australia (G) Repeat. 3.30 Football Star Of Tomorrow Repeat. 6.00 Prime & Seven News 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 1.00 The View (PG) talk show. 3.00 Kids’ Programs 5.35 Time Team (G) Repeat. 4.00 The Journal 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 6.05 Art Museums Of The World (G) Final 6.35 Coach Trip (G) 4.30 Newshour with Jim Lehrer 7.30 Tennis: Australian Open 2009 – 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 3.00 Summer Fresh (G) summer dishes. 6.30 Nigella Express (G) cooking. 7.00 Zoo Days (G) Britain’s largest zoos 5.30 Corner Gas (G) Comedy. Day 10 Live. 4.00 Its Me Or The Dog (G) 3.30 Kids’ Programs 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 6.00 Global Village: Exccentriiiks 12.30 Guthy Renker 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 4.30 NBN News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.05 1 Giant Leap: What About Me? – 6.30 World News Australia 1.00 Danoz 5.00 Ten News 5.00 Antiques Roadshow Castle Howard 8.00 My Family (PG) Final. Wanting And Freedom (G) 7.30 Food Safari: USA (G) 5.30 Seven Early News 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. Compilation. 8.35 The Omid Djalili Show (PG) Final. 8.30 Eataholics: Addicted To Bread 8.00 Tales From The Palaces (G) doco 6.30 Neighbours (G) Repeat. 5.30 The Zoo (G) 9.05 Chandon Pictures (M,cl) new com- 9.30 America’s Fattest City (PG) Houston series on palaces of the UK. Repeat. 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. 6.00 NBN News edy series. 10.50 E-Dreams (M,cl) Kozmo.com 8.30 Long Way Down: King, Rwanda to 7.30 The Simpsons (PG) Repeat. 7.00 A Current Aff air 9.35 Seven Periods With Mr Gormsby 11.55 Close Chinteche, Malawi (M,a,cl) part 8 of 8.00 Rules Of Engagement (PG,sr) Repeat. 7.30 10 To One (PG) (M,sr,cl) Repeat. 10 doco of a world motorcycle trip. 8.30 House (M) double episode. 8.00 New Adventures Of Old Christine 10.00 The Robinsons (M,sr) Repeat. 9.30 World News Australia 10.30 Ten News With Sports Tonight (PG) drama series. 10.30 ABC News 10.00 Movie: The Educators (M,d,cl,s,v, 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman (PG) 8.30 CSI: Miami (M) Repeat. WEDNESDAY 28 28 WEDNESDAY 10.45 To The Ends Of The Earth (M,v,s) 3 2004) Drama from Germany. 12.00 Taken Out (PG) entertainment. 8.45 Lotto part mini series. Repeat. 12.15 Movie: Time Out (M,cl,s, 2001) 12.30 Infomercials 9.30 E R (M) double episode. 12.15 Movie: Men In Wars (M,v, 1957) Stars Drama from France. 4.00 Religion to 6am (PG) 11.30 Just Shoot Me (PG) Robert Ryan, Aldo Ray, Robert Keith. 2.30 Weatherwatch Overnight 12.00 The Dead Zone (M) 2.05 Movie: Q Planes (PG, 1939) Star 1.00 The Avengers (PG) Repeat. Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, 2.00 Guthy Renker And Danoz Valerie Hobson. 3.30 Good Morning America 3.25 National Press Club Address: Prime HD program same as above except: 5.00 Early Morning News James Gosling – Sun Microsystems 9.30 Medical Incredible 10.30 Lost 12.00 Urban Legends 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 6.00 ABC News Breakfast 5.30 World News in various languages. 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News 1.00 TV Around The World: Iran (PG) 9.00 Kids’ Programs 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Programs 9.30 Business Today doco series from France. 10.00 Hannah Montana (G) 9.00 9am Summertime (PG) Summer Series (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 10.00 Kids’ Programs 1.30 Blizzard: Race To The Pole (PG) 10.30 Seven News 11.00 Ten Morning News 10.00 Kids’ Programs 12.30 Madras Magic: The Tied Test Of ‘86 4.30 The Pinnaroo Surfer (G) doco series from the UK. Repeat. 11.00 Tennis: Australian Open 2009 – 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) Repeat. 11.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker (G) (G) Repeat. 4.40 Speed Machines (G) Repeat. 2.30 Hitler’s Sunken Secret (PG) Repeat. Day 11 Live. 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 12.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 1.30 Surfi ng The Menu (G) Repeat. 5.30 Naked Science (G) Repeat. 3.30 If Only (G) Repeat. 6.00 Prime & Seven News 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 1.00 The View (PG) talk show. 2.00 Parkinson (G) Repeat. 6.35 Coach Trip (G) 4.00 The Journal 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3.00 Kids’ Programs 7.00 Zoo Days (G) Britain’s largest zoos 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 7.30 Tennis: Australian Open 2009 – 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.05 Planet Earth: Seasonal Forests (G) 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 5.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial Day 11 Live. 4.00 Its Me Or The Dog (G) 4.00 Airtime Final. 7.00 ABC News 8.00 The Omid Djalili Show (PG) Final. 6.00 Global Village: Exccentriiiks 12.30 Danoz 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 4.30 NBN News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 9.05 Chandon Pictures (M,cl,at) comedy 6.30 World News Australia 1.00 Guthy-Renker 5.00 Ten News 5.00 Antiques Roadshow Torquay. 8.00 Everest ER (G) 8.55 Seven Periods With Mr Gormsby 7.35 Rex In Rome (PG) crime series from 5.30 Seven Early News 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 5.00 The Zoo (G) 8.35 The Unteachables (M*,cl) unruly kids (M,sr,cl) Repeat. Italy. 6.30 Neighbours (G) Repeat. 6.00 NBN News 9.30 Flour, Sugar And Tea (G) why non-In- 9.30 Roman’s Empire (M,cl,s) family drama. 8.30 Carla Cametti PD (M,cl,v,) drama 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. 7.00 A Current Aff air digenous men live longer in Australia. 10.00 Headcases (M,sr) satirical look at the series. 7.30 Don’t Forget The Lyrics (G) 7.30 Emergency (PG) 9.55 Constructing Australia (G) Repeat. worlds celebrity and politics. 9.30 World News Australia 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. (M) Repeat. 8.00 The Waiting Room (PG) hospital 10.55 ABC News 10.25 The Peter Serafi nowicz Show (M,cl) 10.00 Movie: Read My Lips (MA,cl,v, 2001) 9.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M) Rpt drama. 11.05 Live From Abbey Road with The Repeat. Drama from France. 10.30 Ten News With Sports Tonight 8.30 Cold Case (M) Repeat. Kills, Sara Bareilles, The Fratellis (M,cl) 11.05 Kung Faux (M,cl,v,sr) 12.05 Queer As Folk (MA,cl,s) Repeat. 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman (PG) 9.30 Secret Millionaire (PG) Emma THURSDAY 29 THURSDAY 11.55 Wildside (M,cl,v) Repeat. 11.30 The Book Group (M,cl,s) Repeat. 12.55 Clara Sheller (M,cl) drama series 12.00 Taken Out (G) entertainment. Harrison. 12.45 Movie: Arch Of Triumph (PG, 1948) 11.55 Close from France. Repeat. 12.30 Infomercials (PG) 10.30 Amazing Medical Stories (M,mp) Stars Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer. 1.55 Weatherwatch Overnight 4.00 Religion to 6am. 11.30 Seinfeld (PG) 2.55 Movie: Child Of Divorce (PG, 1946) 12.00 Movie: The Invisible Circus Stars Sharyn Moff ett, Regis Toomey. (M,s,cl,d, 2001) Stars Jordana 3.55 The Glass House (M,sr,at) Brewster, Cameron Diaz. 1.45 Newton Faulkner (PG) music. Prime HD program same as above except: 2.00 Guthy Renker 9.30 Final 24: Janis Joplin 10.30 Lost 12.00 3.30 Good Morning America Australia’s Strangest Home Improvements 5.00 Early Morning News 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 6.00 ABC News Breakfast 5.20 World News in various languages. 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (G) Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News 1.00 The Food Lovers’ Guide To 9.00 Kids’ Programs 7.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Programs 9.30 Business Today Australia (G) Repeat. 10.00 Hannah Montana (G) 9.00 9am With David And & Kim (PG) Summer Series (PG) Repeat. 12.00 Midday Report 10.00 Kids’ Programs 1.30 Everest: Doctors In The Death 10.30 Seven Morning News 11.00 Ten News 10.00 Kids’ Programs 12.30 I Can Jump Puddles (PG) Repeat. 4.30 Saturday (PG) Zone (PG) Part 1 of 2 doco. Repeat. 11.00 The Woman Who Can’t Stop Lying 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) Repeat. 11.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 1.30 Opal Fever (G) Repeat. 5.00 Travel Oz (G) Final. 2.30 The Long March (PG) Part 1 of 2 (PG) Repeat. 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) 1.00 The View (PG) talk show. 2.00 Monarch Of The Glen (G) Repeat. 5.30 From The Heart (G) Repeat. doco. Repeat. 12.00 Movie: The Diary Of Anne Frank 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Compass: Raising The Flag (G) 3.30 Blaktrax (G) Part 1 of 5 music series. (G, 1980) Stars Melissa Gilbert, 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 3.00 Summer Fresh (G) food series. 6.05 Pilot Guides (G) Germany. Repeat. Repeat. Maximilian Schell, Joan Plowright. 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 3.30 One Day Cricket Series – Australia 7.00 ABC News 6.35 Coach Trip (G) 4.00 The Journal 2.30 According To Jim (PG) 4.00 It’s Me Or The Dog (G) vs South Africa Live. 7.30 The 7.30 Report 7.00 Zoo Days (G) 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 3.00 Tennis: Australian Open 2009 – 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 7.00 Evening News 8.00 Kylie Kwong: Shandong (G) cuisine 7.30 Something In the Air (G) Repeat. 5.30 The Clipperton Expedition: Booby Day 12 Live. 5.00 Ten News 7.30 One Day Cricket Series – Australia journey through China. 8.00 Basketball: WNBL 2008/09; Island (G) Pt 3 of 6 Repeat. 6.00 Prime & Seven News 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. vs South Africa Live. 8.30 Trial And Retribution (M,v,cl) crime Adelaide vs Dandenong Live. 6.00 Global Village: Exccentriiiks (G) 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 6.30 Neighbours (G) Repeat. 11.15 Movie: Passenger 57 (M,v,cl, 1992) series. 10.00 Soundtrack To My Life: Chris Rea 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Tennis: Australian Open 2009 – 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. Stars Wesley Snipes, Elizabeth 9.40 The Complete Guide To Parenting (PG) 7.30 Fairy Tales Exposed (PG) Pied Piper. Day 12 Live. 7.30 The Simpsons (PG) double episode. Hurley, Bruce Greenwood. (M,s,cl) Repeat. 10.30 Planet Rock Profi les: The Kaiser 8.35 Churchill’s Bodyguard (G) Repeat. 9.30 Movie: Open Water (M,cl,n, 2003) 8.30 Law & Order (M) double episode. 12.50 Movie: Backbeat (M,cl,s, 1993) Stars 10.05 ABC News Chiefs (M*,cl) 9.30 World News Australia Stars Daniel Travis, Estelle Lau, John 10.25 Orange Roughies (M,cl,v) Stephen Dorff , Sheryl Lee, Ian Hart. FRIDAY 30 FRIDAY 10.15 Man Stroke Woman (M,cl,sr) Repeat 10.55 Freshmen On Campus (PG) Repeat. 10.00 Secret Museums. (MA,cl,s) doco Charles, Saul Stein. 11.25 Late News With Sports Tonight 2.40 Entertainment Tonight (M) 10.45 rage (M) goes on until 5am Saturday. 11.20 London Live (PG) Repeat. from Belgium on erotic art. 11.05 Disorderly Conduct Caught On 12.30 Late Show with David Letterman (PG) 4.00 Guthy Renker Australia (G) 11.50 Close 11.05 Movie: Manual Of Love (M, 2005) Tape (PG,v) 1.30 Infomercials (PG) 4.30 Good Morning America romantic comedy from Italy. 12.05 Movie: Quigley Down Under 4.00 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy (PG) 1.05 Movie: Women On The Verge Of A (M,v, 1990) Stars Tom Selleck, Ben 5.00 Religion to 6am (PG). Nervous Breakdown (M,cl,a,s, 1988) Mendelsohn, Alan Rickman. comedy from Spain. 2.30 Danoz Direct 2.40 WeatherWatch Overnight 3.30 Guthy Renker Prime HD program same as above except: 9.30 Movie: Igby Goes Down (MA,cl, 2002) 11.10 Final 24: Janis Joplin All cricket on NBN this summer will be broadcast in HD 6685 5212 Byron Bay Brisbane 16 Brigantine Street, Express Bus Arts & Industry Estate Byron Bay s 42!6%, 4)-% /.,9 s #OOLANGATTA DROP OFFSPICKUPS (/523 s -ODERN AIR CONDITIONED BUS s $ISCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS AND WITH SEATBELTS +1 Ê 9(!6)0 CARD HOLDERS s .O CHARGE FOR SURFBOARDS //, -- - $30 ONE WAY BRISBANE CITY SAVE 10-30% &2/- $40 BRISBANE AIRPORT " Ê-/", www.brisbane2byronCOM 1-- Ê "OOKINGS ESSENTIAL $ MADE PHONE Brisbane2Byron 199 Bookings: 1800 626 222 - -Ê6 18 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au 5.00 rage (PG) 7.00 Kids’ Programs 5.20 World News in various languages. 6.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Infomercials 10.00 rage: Special – rage goes Retro (G) 3.00 rage (G) Repeat. 1.00 The Tail Of The Magic Flute (G) 11.00 Backyard Science 10.00 Video Hits (PG) 7.30 Kids’ Programs 11.00 Outback House (PG) Repeat. 5.00 rage: Special; rage goes Retro (G) Ballet from Germany. Repeat. 11.30 Tribe: The New Tomorrow 12.00 Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG) 10.30 Movie: Scooby Doo! Pirates Ahoy 12.00 Dynasties: The Zeccola Family Repeat. 2.00 Prokofiev: The Unfinished Diary 12.05 Britannia High (PG) double episode. 12.30 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures (G) (G, 2006) Animated film. 12.30 The Best Of Australian Story: The 6.05 Creature Comforts (PG) Repeat. Masterpiece from Canada. (PG) 2.00 Movie: The Poof Point (G, 2001) 1.00 Video Hits Presents: Australia Day 12.00 Boarding Pass Travel Show. Girl Least Likely Repeat. 6.35 Robin Hood (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Claudio Capatondi: Sculptor (G) Stars Mark Curry, Dawnn Lewis, At The House (G) 12.30 The Hills (PG) 1.00 Movie: Crack-Up (PG, 1946) Stars 7.20 Rex The Runt (PG) Repeat. Masterpiece from Italy. Raquel Lee, Tahj Mowry. 2.00 Saving Seals (G) 1.00 The Gilmore Girls (PG) Pat O’Brien, Claire Trevor, Herbert 7.30 Classic Albums: Paul Simon – 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 3.50 According To Jim (PG) 3.00 The Family (PG,cl) 2.00 Movie: How The West Was Won Marshall, Wallace Ford. Graceland (G) Repeat. 5.30 Singles Club (G) Part 1 of 5 doco. 4.20 Seconds From Disaster: Space 4.00 Escape With ET (G) (G, 1962) Stars Gregory Peck, Henry 2.30 Basketball: WNBL 2008/09: 8.35 Movie: The Caine Mutiny (G, 1954) Repeat. Shuttle Challenge (PG) 5.00 Ten News With Sports Tonight Fonda, James Stewart, John Wayne. Adelaide vs Dandenong highlights. Stars Humphrey Bogart, Jose Ferrer, 6.00 Classic Destinations (G) Rome and 5.30 Border Patrol (PG) Repeat. 6.00 The Simpsons (PG) Repeat. 5.00 Australia’s Greatest Athlete series 4.00 Football: Women’s International Fred McMurray. Naples. 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Movie: Mr Deeds (PG,cl,v, 2002) premier. Australia vs Italy Live. 10.40 Movie: Out Of The Past (PG, 1947) 6.30 World News Australia 6.30 Coastwatch (PG) maritime police. Stars Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder, 6.00 Evening News 5.55 ABC News Up-Date Stars Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, 7.30 Mythbusters (PG) doco series. 7.00 Tennis: Australian Open 2009 – Peter Gallagher, John Turturro. 6.30 Funniest Home Video Show – 6.00 Totally Frank (PG) Repeat. Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming. 8.30 Iron Chef (G) Repeat. Day 13 Finals intro. Live. 8.30 Movie: The Italian Job (M,cl,v,2003) Summer Series (G) Repeat. 6.30 Gardening Australia (G) 12.15 Close 9.20 RocKwiz (PG) entertainment. 11.00 24: Redemption (M,v,a) Stars Mark Wahlberg, Charlize 7.30 Movie: Prince Charming (PG, 2001) 7.00 ABC News 10.00 Movie: Love Is In The Air (M,d,cl,s 1.00 Danoz Direct Theron, Donald Sutherland. Stars Christina Applegate, Billy 7.30 Rain Shadow (PG) Final. 2005) comedy from France. 2.00 Guthy Renker 10.45 Rush (M) Repeat. Connolly, Sean Maguire. 8.25 ABC News 11.50 SOS (PG) 5.30 Seven Early News 11.45 America’s Next Top Model (PG) 8.40 Saturday Lotto 8.30 The Bill (PG) 12.50 bro’ Town: Zeelander (M,a,cl,s) com- double episode. Season finale. 10.00 McLeod’s Daughters (M) 10.05 ABC News edy series. Repeat. 1.45 Infomercials 12.00 Movie: Helter Skelter (AV15+,2004) 10.10 Last Detective (M,v,at) Repeat. 1.15 Nighty Night (MA,s) Comedy. 2.15 Video Hits Up-Late (PG) Stars Jeremy Davies, Clea DuVall, Eric 11.20 rage (M) [s] = Sex [cl] = Coarse language Repeat. 2.30 Infomercials Dane, Allison Smith. [a] = Adult themes [sr] = Sexual references 1.50 Weatherwatch Overnight 4.00 Religion to 6am (PG) 2.00 Movie: The Face Of Fu Manchu [n] = Nudity [mp] = Medical (PG,v,cl, 1965) Stars Christopher Lee, [du] = Drug use procedures Nigel Green, Karin Dor. [dr] = Drug references [st] = Supernatural Prime HD program same as above except: 3.50 Pink (M) Music. 11.00 Movie: Darkness (M,h,cl,a 2004) Programs are correct at the time of going to [v] = Violence themes 4.00 Danoz press but beware – all stations like tinkering [*] = Could offend [ie] = Issues about SBS advises viewers that programming between 6pm Most Prime programs between 6.30pm and 11.30pm All Ten programs between 5pm and 11pm (approx) 4.30 Guthy Renker with things at the last minute. [h] = Horror euthanasia and 10.30pm nightly is Closed Captioned (CC) (approx) nightly are Closed Captioned (CC) nightly are Closed Captioned (CC) 5.00 rage 7.00 Blind Boys Of Alabama: Live In 6.25 World News in various languages. 6.00 Religion 6.00 Religion 6.00 Danoz And Guthy Renker 6.30 Kids’ Programs Concert (G) Repeat. 10.00 Insight Summer Season: Finding 6.30 Creflo A Dollar 7.00 Totally Wild (G) Repeat. 7.00 TVP Direct (G) 9.00 Q&A debating the big issues. Rpt. 8.00 The Who: Live At The Isle Of Wight Courage. Repeat. 7.00 Flipper And Lopaka kids’ program. 7.30 Animalia 7.30 Today 10.00 Inventions From The Shed (G) Final. 1970 (G,cl) Repeat. 11.00 Iron Chef (G) Repeat. 7.30 Weekend Sunrise 8.00 State Focus (G) 8.30 Great Ocean Adventures (G) 10.30 Judah And Mohammad (PG) Rpt. 9.25 Paul Kelly: Live Apples (G) Repeat. 11.50 Cocktails (G) entertainment. 10.00 Kochie’s Business Builders (G) 8.30 Video Hits (PG) Galapagos 11.30 Songs Of Praise (G) Repeat. 10.20 INXS: Live Baby Live (G) Repeat. 12.00 Cycling: Tour Down Under 10.30 According To Jim (PG) 10.00 Video Hits (PG) 10.00 Biomagnetics (G) 12.00 Landline (G) 12.00 London Live (PG) Music. Repeat. 1.00 Speedweek 11.00 Miracles From The Wildside (G) Rpt. 12.00 Australian Fishing Championship 10.30 Going Places (PG) 1.00 Best Of Gardening Australia (G) 12.30 Red Dwarf (G) double episode. 2.00 Cycling: Tour Down Under Stage 6 12.00 2009 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Iron 1.00 Australian Speedway Motorcycle 11.00 A1GP – World Cup Of Motorsport 1.30 Message Stick (G) Repeat. 1.30 Planet Rock Profiles: The Bravery Live – Final Stage. Man Series Round 2. Gold Coast. Championships Taupo, NZ. 2.00 Drive-In Movie Memories (PG) Rpt. (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Football Asia 2.00 Earth Ride (G) water’s journey. 2.00 37th Country Music Awards Of 12.00 Speed Machine Willowbank Raceway 3.00 Graeme Murphy’s Swan Lake (PG) 1.55 jtv Live: Something For Kate 3.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 3.00 Home Improvement (G) Australia (PG) 12.30 Jack Of All Trades (G) Repeat. AWOL / Jet / silverchair’s One 4.00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 3.30 Rolex Spirit Of Yachting Sydney – 4.00 Will And Grace (PG) double episode. 1.00 WWE Afterburn wrestling. 5.15 Frocks Off(G) dance. Night Stand (G) Repeat. 5.00 The World Game football. Hobart yacht race. 5.00 Ten News With Sports Tonight 2.00 Movie: Colt .45 (PG,v, 1950) Stars 5.30 Woodlawn Cemetery: Art Eternal 4.50 A Little Later: Faithless (G) Repeat. 6.00 Thalassa – Grey Nomads in Morocco 4.00 Tennis: Australian Open 2009 – 6.00 Out Of The Blue (G) Repeat. Randolph Scott, Lloyd Bridges. 6.05 Kidnapped (PG) Repeat. 5.10 Classic Albums: Pink Floyd – Dark 6.30 World News Australia Day 14 – Finals mixed doubles. Live. 6.30 The Biggest Loser (G) new series. 3.30 One Day Cricket Series – Australia 7.00 ABC News Side Of The Moon (G) Repeat. 7.30 The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs 6.00 Seven News 7.30 So You Think You Can Dance vs NZ Live. 7.30 Cherub Of The Mist (G) Red Pandas 6.00 21 Years Of Compass: Death Of A (PG) Final. 6.30 Outback Wildlife Rescue (G) Australia (PG) new series 7.00 Evening News 8.25 ABC News Up-Date Missionary (PG) Repeat. 8.30 Nuremberg: Rudolf Hess (PG) doco 7.00 Tennis: Australian Open 2009 – 9.00 Movie: Election (M,cl,d,s,1999) 7.30 One Day Cricket Series – Australia SUNDAY 1SUNDAY 8.30 Stepfather Of The Bride (M,cl,s,dr) 7.05 The 31 Museum SATURDAY (G) Repeat. from the UK. Finals – Day 14 Intro. Live. Stars Reese Witherspoon, Matthew vs NZ Live. 10.05 Compass (G) Sudanese refugees. 7.35 Wild At Heart (PG) Repeat. 9.35 Speer And Hitler: Spandau – The 7.30 Tennis: Australian Open 2009 – Broderick, Chris Klein. 11.15 Movie: Money Train (AV15+, cl, 10.40 I Am The Violin (G) Ida Haendel. 8.30 What Price Fame?: Fan-Tasia (M,cl) Punishment (PG) Final. Finals – Day 14 Men’s finals. Live. 11.05 The Daily Show With Jon Stewart – 1995) Stars Wesley Snipes, Woody 11.35 Movie: The Guinea Pig (PG, 1948) Repeat. 11.15 Movie: Little Otik (MA,h,n, 2000) 10.30 Movie: Behind Enemy Lines (M,v,cl, Global Edition (MA15+) comedy. Harrelson. Stars Richard Attenborough, Sheila Sim 9.20 Festival: Folk Music At Newport black comedy from the Czech 2001) Stars Owen Wilson, Gene 11.35 The Office (PG) 1.15 At The Movies (PG) 1.10 Movie: The Richest Girl In The 1963–1966 (G) Repeat. Republic. Hackman, David Keith. 12.05 Taken Out (G) 1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie (G) Repeat. World (G, 1934) Stars Miriam 11.00 Montreux Jazz Festival 2003: 1.30 If The Dead Could Speak (M,n,cl,v) 12.30 Lost Special (M) 12.35 Out Of The Blue (M,v,a) 2.00 Guthy Renker Australia Hopkins, Joel McRae, Fay Wray. Black Superstars Of Music (G) Final. Drama series from Argentina. Rpt. 1.30 In The Footsteps Of The Pharaohs 1.00 Infomercials 3.30 Religion 2.25 Movie; Arizona Ranger (PG, 1948) 11.55 Close 2.30 Weatherwatch Overnight 2.30 Guthy Renker 4.00 Religion to 6am (PG) 4.00 Good Morning America Stars Tim Holt, Jack Holt, Nan Leslie. 5.00 Early Morning News 3.25 Psychic Investigators (PG) Repeat. 3.55 Hell On Ice (PG) Repeat. All cricket on NBN this summer will be broadcast in HD 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 6.00 ABC News Breakfast 5.20 World News in various languages. 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (G) Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacific News 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia (G) 9.00 The Morning Show series return. 7.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne (PG) 6.00 Kids’ Programs 9.30 Business Today Repeat. 11.00 Raggs kids’ show. 9.00 9am With David And Kim (PG) 11.00 Time/Life (G) 11.00 Best Of Landline Repeat. 10.00 Kids’ Programs 1.30 Grey Gardens (PG) Repeat doco 11.30 Seven News 10.00 Superbowl XLIII Pittsburgh Steelers 11.30 Danoz (G) 12.00 Midday Report 4.30 Gardening Australia (G) Rpt from the US. 12.00 Movie: Trail to Hope Rose (M,v, vs Arizona Cardinals 12.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.30 Poirot (PG) 5.00 Message Stick (G*) Repeat. 3.10 Postcard (PG) no dialogue. 2004) Stars Lou Diamond Phillips, 2.30 Everybody Loves Raymond (G) Rpt 1.00 The View (PG) talk show. 1.30 Surfing The Menu(G) Repeat. 5.30 Croc Country (G) Repeat. 3.25 Sugar Town: The Bridegrooms (G) Lee Majors, Ernest Borgnine. 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 2.00 Parkinson (G) Repeat. 6.00 Walking With Cavemen (G) Repeat. Repeat doco from Greece. 2.00 Shark (M) legal drama – series 3.30 The Biggest Loser (G) Repeat. 3.00 Summer Fresh (G) Repeat. 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.35 Coach Trip (G) 4.30 The Journal return. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful (G) 3.30 Kids’ Programs 6.05 Born To Be King: Prince Charles at 7.00 Zoo Days (G) 5.00 The Crew (G) student video production 3.00 The Ex-Wives Club (PG) new series. 5.00 Ten News 4.30 Afternoon News 60 (G) 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 5.30 Corner Gas (G) comedy series. 4.00 Go Go Stop 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 5.00 The Zoo (G) 7.00 ABC News 8.00 Red Dwarf (PG) Repeat. 6.00 Global Village (G) Umbria. 4.30 Seven News 6.30 Neighbours (G) 5.30 Antique Roadshow (G) Worcester 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.30 Good Game Shocks The 80s (PG) 6.30 World News Australia 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Repeat. Series return. 7.00 The Biggest Loser (PG) Cathedral. 8.00 Choir Of Hard Knocks (PG) Repeat. Repeat. 7.30 Top Gear (PG) 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) series return. 7.30 So You Think You Can Dance 6.00 Evening News 9.00 1983: The Brink Of Apocalypse 9.00 Mind, Body And Kick Ass Moves 8.30 South Park (PG,a,cl) 6.00 Seven and Prime News Australia (PG) 7.00 A Current Affair (PG) Cold War players. (PG) Final. 9.00 Drawn Together (MA,s) animated 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Devil Wears Prada 7.30 Two And A Half Men (PG) 10.15 Lateline and Lateline Business 9.30 Code Geass (M,v) comedy series. 7.30 TBA (PG, 2006) Stars Meryl Streep, Anne 8.00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10.30 ABC News 10.00 Jane’s Addiction: Three Days (M,cl) 9.30 World News Australia 12.00 Last Comic Standing (M) series Hathaway, Stanley Tucci. 8.30 TBA 11.20 Munich: The Real Assassins 10.00 Pizza 10.40 Late News With Sports Tonight 8.45 Lotto MONDAY 2 MONDAY (M,v) Repeat. (M,a,cl) comedy series. return. Repeat. 11.40 Cowboy Bebop (M,v) Repeat. 10.30 Skins (MA,d,s,n) repeat drama series. 1.00 Danoz Direct 11.25 Late Show With David Letterman (PG) 9.30 TBA 12.10 MDA (M,at) drama. Repeat. 12.05 Close 11.25 Movie: The Princess Blade (MA,v, 2.00 Guthy Renker 12.25 Taken Out (G) entertainment. 10.45 Crime: Women Who Kill Husbands 1.05 Movie: Fort Algiers (PG, 1953) Stars 2001) Action adventure from Japan. 5.30 Seven Early News 12.55 Army Wives (PG) (M) Yvonne De Carlo, Raymond Burr. 1.05 Movie: Foon (M,cl,s,v, 2005) Musical 1.55 Video Hits Up-Late 11.40 Just Shoot Me (PG) 2.25 Movie: Follow Me Quietly (PG, from France. 2.00 Infomercials 12.05 E R (M) Repeat. 1949) Stars William Lundigan, 2.350 WeatherWatch Overnight Prime HD program same as above except: 4.00 Religion to 6am (PG) 1.00 McLeod’s Daughters (PG) Repeat. Dorothy Patrick, Jeff Corey. 12.00 Malcolm Douglas Special: One Wet Season 2.00 Guthy Renker Australia 3.25 Bowls: NSW Open 2008 - Men’s 1.00 Deal Or No Deal 1.25 Blue Heelers 2.20 3.00 Religion My Restaurant Rules 3.15 Power Rangers 3.40 SemifinalRepeat. Powerpuff Girls 4.05 Yin Yang Yo! 10.30 Final 24: 3.30 Good Morning America Keith Moon 11.30 Urban Legends 12.00 Gear 5.00 Early Morning News 12.30 Dr Danger 1.00 TBA 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 6.00 ABC News Breakfast 5.20 World News in various languages 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacific News 1.00 The Storm Rages Twice (G) Repeat 9.00 Kids’ Programs 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne (PG) 6.00 Kids’ Programs 9.30 Business Today drama from Lebanon. 11.00 Raggs kids’ show. 9.00 9am With David And Kim (PG) 11.00 Danoz And Guthy Renker (G) 12.00 Midday Report 10.00 Kids’ Programs 1.55 Don Matteo (PG) Drama series from 11.30 Seven News 11.00 Ten News 12.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.30 Capitalist Drive (PG) Repeat. 4.30 Little Angels (G) Repeat. Italy. Repeat. 12.00 TBA 12.00 Dr Phil (PG,du,at) Repeat. 1.00 The View (PG) talk show. 1.30 Surfing The Menu(G) Repeat. 5.00 Kylie Kwong (G) Final. 3.00 Here Comes The Neighbourhood 2.00 Shark (M) legal series. 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 2.00 Parliament Question Time 5.35 Sun, Sea And Bargain Spotting (G) Repeat. 3.00 Ex-Wives Club (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Summer Fresh (G) cooking. 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Wagging School (G) 3.30 Everybody Loves A Wedding (G) Rpt 4.00 Go Go Stop kids’ show. 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 3.30 Hi-5 (G) 6.10 Time Team Special (G) Repeat. 6.05 Under The Hammer (G) Repeat. 4.00 The Journal 4.30 Seven and Prime News 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.00 The Shak 7.00 ABC News 6.35 Coach Trip (G) 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Repeat. 4.00 It’s Me Or The Dog (G) Repeat. 4.30 Afternoon News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 7.00 Zoo Days (G) 5.30 Corner Gas (G) comedy series. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) games show. 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 5.00 The Zoo (G) 8.00 Lead Balloon (PG) 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 6.00 Global Village: Exccentriiiks (G) 6.00 Seven and Prime News 5.00 Ten News 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Winchester 8.30 Doctor Who (PG) double episode. 8.05 Father Ted (PG) Final. 6.30 World News Australia 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat College. 9.35 Bastard Boys (M,cl,du) Final. 8.30 Hamish Macbeth (G) Final. 7.30 Can Dogs Smell Cancer? (PG) 7.30 TBA 6.30 Neighbours (G) 6.00 Evening News 10.35 Lateline and Lateline Business 9.20 The Bill (PG) Repeat. Repeat doco from the UK. 11.30 Dirty Sexy Money (M) series return. 7.00 The Biggest Loser (PG) 7.00 A Current Affair 11.40 Shrink Rap: Robin Williams (PG) 10.55 MDA (M,at) Repeat. 8.30 Blood And Guts: History of Surgery 12.30 Guthy Renker 8.00 Bondi Rescue (PG) series return. 7.30 Wipeout Australia (PG) all new. Repeat. 11.50 Close – Bloody Beginnings (MA) Final. 1.00 Danoz Direct 8.30 NCIS (M,v,a) series return. 8.30 TBA 12.25 Changi: Seeing Is Believing (M,v,at) 9.30 World News 2.00 Guthy Renker 9.30 Lie To Me (M) crime series premier. 9.30 Premier Special Event: The Allan Repeat. 10.00 Hot Docs (M,s,a) double episode. 5.30 Seven Early News 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight Border Medal Australian cricket. TUESDAY 3 TUESDAY 1.25 Parliament Question Time 11.25 Movie: Machuca (M,cl,a,v, 2004) 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman (PG) 11.30 Seinfeld (PG) 2.25 Movie: Behind The Headlines (PG, Stars Ernesto Malbran, Matias Quer. 12.00 Taken Out (G) Entertainment. 12.00 E R (M) 1937) Stars Lee Tracy, Diana Gibson. 1.30 The Lost Year In Iraq (M,v,a) Repeat 12.30 State Focus Repeat. 1.00 The Baron (PG) Repeat. 3.25 Triple j tv With The Doctor (G) doco from the US. 1.00 Infomercials (PG) 2.00 Guthy Renker 2.30 WeatherWatch Overnight Prime HD program same as above except: 4.00 Religion to 6am (PG) 3.00 Religion 12.00 Malcolm Douglas Special: Men Of The 3.30 Good Morning America Desert 1.00 Deal Or No Deal 1.25 Blue Heelers 5.00 Early Morning News 2.20 My Restaurant Rules 3.15 Power Rangers 3.40 Powerpuff Girls 4.05 Yin Yang Yo! 10.30 Medical Incredible 11.30 Louis Theroux: Gambling In La Vegas 12.30 Inside Al Qaeda 12.30 Australia’s Strangest Home Improvements original clothing Looking for Work? 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Stella Artois Cascade Bundy Rum Wild SATURDAY carton $ 99 Premium Red $ 90 45 carton 69 Turkey Light 700ml carton $3699 .0/45&3 $2799 Hahn XXXX Super Pulse 6 pack 3"''-&4 Dry Bitter carton $ 99 $)00,4 $"350/4 carton Variety 18 6 pack $ 99 4 pack 1125ml .&"553":4 $4099 $1299 35 $1299 $4499 If gambling is a problem for you or someone 4,:t'09t5"#t&'5104t#VSSJOHCBS4USFFU .VMMVNCJNCZt you know call the G-line toll free 1800 633 635 20 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au performing on the APRA Stage Voices of the People, an Byron Community Centre. at the East Coast Blues and initiative of the Byron Harmony Cost $12/10. The café will be Roots Festival, but also, the Project. Café Harmony will be on the veranda off ering a soAP opportunity to record their on the last Saturday of each selection of food and cakes. album at Studio 301 with Tom month starting this week Misner in Byron Bay – a project with an exciting and diverse Hanga with the Ganga boX they undertook in May 2008. lineup of talent and expertise. GANGgajang will be On his new album, Chosen Mick McHugh will open the performing a one off gig at Mandy Nolan This Life, he is accompanied by evening with a set of his Byron Bay Premium Brewery, Sphinx Rock N Roll the incredible musical talents original contemporary Irish folk home of the Buddha Bar. of Richard Atherton and Wes music. Rani Morrow-Wuigk will GANGgajang have not played With a swag of new music, Dewitt. The album is being present her beautiful, short, in the Byron Shire for over Jessie returns to Sphinx S amir’s launched at the Buddha Bar underwater videos about the seven years… defi nitely a gig Rock. She keeps her shows on Saturday at 8pm. progress of coral regeneration. not to be missed. Tickets $20 interesting with a range of Ricardo Johannson, who has available from the Buddha Bar songs and banter that has Murphy’s Law been leading the way with or on the door. Friday at 9pm! Greatest audiences in tears and in Local Byron artist Cheynne ideas for a new democracy, stitches. Touching, emotional, Murphy is in good company will introduce his Byron Trio to Lulu’s piss taking and earnest, she having just been added to the Symposium. The night will Ami are a musical trio playing has a rare ability to connect to H its 2009 Bluesfest lineup featuring also feature Asep Suhenda, at Lulu’s this Saturday from an audience. She appears on These days hitting your good wifely behaviour. Like Ben Harper, John Butler and currently an artist-in-residence 11am. The members of the trio Sunday with Omnipresence, Michael Franti amongst others. with the Australia Indonesia are Akimitsu Iwase from Kyoto wife is a social no-no, when she irons your socks a four piece Byron based Good timing as Cheynne is Arts Alliance, performing with on piano, Motohiro Shioiri from but thanks to Samir Abu or appliques your initials outfi t who combine guitars, about to release his new EP newly formed group Samagaha Osaka on drums and Amirel Hamza, a Melbourne based around the skid marks of mandolin, vocals, fl ute and Firesongs for the Soul nationally and a masked dancer. Asep Lachish on double bass. They Islamic cleric it may be your jocks – throw her a percussion. They create sounds in February. Featuring a strong will be combining traditional play jazz and mostly original making a comeback. Samir bone. Maybe pat her on that swirl in your ears and harmony based, acoustic and contemporary Indonesian material with some not too told his male followers that the head and take her for a heart, creating a blissed out sound, it looks like a stellar music, and a puppet show. common jazz standards thrown it is OK to hit your wife walk, or let her come into vibe that shift you through a year for this emerging singer- Saturday at 7.30pm at the in for good measure. if she is disobedient. Or few genres and inner gears. the house. But don’t under songwriter. Already garnering maybe even just because 1-5pm. any circumstances let her critical industry acclaim, these you’re bored. Not hard of Connect to Community get on the couch. She’ll new songs seem to eff ortlessly course. You can’t pick up Better the Devitt You think she has equal power traverse an alternative acoustic The excellent BayFM ‘product’ a brick. You can’t even use know! that you hear needs a lot to you and before you folk pop terrain ending up Matty Devitt is an Australian of ‘behind the sound’ the family goat. Just a bit know it she’ll be ringing somewhere in the misty hills singer/songwriter on his way! support. BayFM is primarily of what we used to call the the domestic violence of Byron Bay, the inspiration Combining modern musical run by the generosity of good old fashioned love help line and taking out an and location for most of the the community for the infl uences with the spirit of tap. Just enough to bring song writing. Checkout www. community. The business AVO bringing down legal his Aboriginal heritage, he her round. If she burns myspace.com/cheynnemurphy of our community radio has welts on your wife-beatin’ has created his own version your steak, or makes your for a preview.You can catch a $270,000 turnover with ass. Samir also told his of alternative, acoustic rock. rent, electricity, telephone undies go all poofy pink Cheynne live performing at the followers that there is no Originally from Coff s Harbour, bills, equipment purchases, etc. A in the laundry, or maybe Beach Hotel on Thursday in such thing as rape within he moved to Byron in 2000, hands-on TREASURER who will be on the Management if she refuses to wash the support of Polaroid Fame. marriage, so if the lady and started learning guitar to Committee is necessary. BayFM needs someone with car, then it’s OK to give her treasury skills right now to assist with income and wearing your ring doesn’t support his naturally strong a bit of a slap. Now there Cafe Harmony receivables, and to manage a part time bookkeeper. and passionate voice and want to do the wild thing, The Harmony Team are back are rules for whacking your before long, he was performing BayFM also needs two other Management Committee then you can just give her in full swing this week with missus. They’re only to be solo gigs to intimate crowds. In people, committed to making community radio a bit of action anyway. That the introduction of a new happen. An ADMINISTRATION and a separate MUSIC hit on the hand or legs. You March 2008, The Matty Devitt dark and secret bit of lady gathering of multi-cultural department committee representative are required. can’t bruise em. But you Band took out fi rst prize in the land is always available musicians, poets, dancers, The Management Committee meets twice a month and can poke ‘em, or squeeze Bundaberg Rum Blues over to the landlord for on the artists, plus ecological, social people contribute about 8 hours a week to oversee ‘em, or give em a good Byron Busking Competition, their portfolios. spot inspections. No notice and environmental speakers in fl esh-ripping Chinese burn. winning themselves not required. He doesn’t even an event called Café Harmony We’ll also shortly need a VOLUNTEER’S COORDINATOR A hard pinch on the arse is only the coveted prize of as our wonderful vollie is commencing a Masters in sure to bring a tear to the need a key, why he can just Psychology. eye of any aberrant chattel- bang the door down. What POLAROID FAME woman doesn’t love a little BEACH HOTEL Perhaps you are someone who has retired to the area box. I’m with the Samir THURSDAY and already have skills in Radio. We need a TRAFFIC man, I know we girls can forceful entry after a hard MANAGER right now too. Someone who is very be downright annoying, day cleaning and looking reliable, computer literate, familiar with running sheets and sometimes the only after kids? Samir Abu and has a willingness to be trained. This is a paid position. way we’ll come into line Hamza’s comments just go is when we’ve had a bit to prove one unshakeable The BayFM Management Committee are all volunteers. of a whack on the nose fact, that some men, They work for community radio because they see it as a regardless of religion, vital asset for a sustainable, connected and harmonious with a newspaper. What community. We would love your help. Please call Ros Mr Hamza neglected to race or creed are just born Elliott 6684 5480 or email [email protected]. mention was that it’s also morons. He’s the poster wise to positively reinforce boy for stupidity. Community Radio 99.9 Phone 6680 7999 COMING SOON An Horse Fri 5 Glory B + Tommee 13/2 Casual Projects 19/2 Bob Log III + Abbe May 26/2 Kate Miller-Heideke 28/2 Downsyde + Drapht 8/3 Fri 30 The Quiet Excitement + The Hussy Hicks Sat 31 Funkoars Sun 1 Supercheese HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN WWWTHENORTHERNCOMAU s HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN 6685 6454 www.thenorthern.com.au www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 21 yodelling sweetheart June Comedy Competition, Clint ami at lulu’s saturday 11am Holmes belting out My Pinto is a unique and engaging Pony and I on a neighbour’s old comedian who has performed 78, she went into a swoon. It all over the world – including all started with a neighbour’s the acclaimed Comedy Cafe in collection of Shirley Thoms, Amsterdam, Anthony Robbins Judy Holmes and Patsy Seminars in Fiji, tours across Montana. Jools remembers Australia with Puppetry of the Comedy her sister’s passion for learning Penis and even entertaining On Topps to yodel: ‘After Lynda heard the troops throughout the Have you ever wondered how her fi rst yodel she became Middle East. Clint has featured the Topp Twins came into obsessed about learning on the Comedy Channel existence? Well, in 1958, at the it. She used to ride to the (Foxtel), the Qantas and tiny rural maternity hospital of nearby farm about 30 minutes Jetstar in-fl ight entertainment Huntly, in the North Island of up the road on horseback, program and is a regular live Phalangists at Sabra and Shatila New Zealand, Lynda and Jools listen to their old wind-up performer in Sydney Comedy refugee camps as revenge for Topp made an unexpected gramophone, jump back on Clubs and most of the major the assassination of their leader joint grand entrance into the her horse, race home, get out venues across the country. Bashir Gemayel. The Israelis did world, surprising their parents the guitar and desperately try Clint also performs at popular not perpetrate the killings but from the start. Jean and Peter and remember what she had events such as the Sydney did nothing to stop them, even Topp were expecting only one just heard – we fi nally did get Royal Easter Show, Sydney on sending fl ares into the night eight pound baby so Jools’ it to sound right and as an Sale and The Great Escape. sky to assist the Phalangists. black top circus theatre arrival at only four pounds added consequence became 2005 National Raw fi nalist Ellen Folman blocked the memory byron bowlo saturday was a shock, followed by very good horsewomen’. The Briggs joins the two funny from his mind until, may years another with Lynda’s arrival Topp Twins, Yodelling Queens, buggers as support act. A later he decided to make a fi lm fi ve minutes later. The twins musical, funny, bizarre and Mullumbimby Mum, Ellen has about his experiences. But this grew up singing to the cows great. Lismore Workers Club the off handed charm of a Fiona is no ordinary documentary. It on the family dairy farm in on Thursday February 5. O’Loughlin as she recalls some is, in fact, fully animated and Ruawaro (Waikato), and were of her parenting disasters. Her one of the most powerful and raised to believe they could Funny Guy For Side attitude is summed up in one graphic anti-war movies made do anything. They made their Splitting at Currumbin corker of a line: ‘People assume in recent years. The picture debut performance, ‘Walking RSL when you have children that of the frenzy of destruction in the Sunshine’ with boaters The laughs continue at you like them.’ Karma got the the invasion caused, and activist and a thoroughly BCCC Box Offi ce or by calling and canes, at the tender age Currumbin RSL, the riverside best of Ellen, because she had the arbitrary treatment of entertaining man, Tobin will 6685 6807 ext 1. of fi ve at a cousin’s 21st party. club that has a commitment to twins! Thursday February 5, life and death on both sides, guide his lucky audience The Twins’ rural upbringing comedy and keeping a smile doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. is leavened by foot soldiers through an diverse evening of Theatre/Cabaret explains their down-to- on your dial. Sydney headliner $15 members/$18 non mem- humour and the testimony music, cabaret, comedy and Actors Required earthiness and an ability to Clint Paddison joins Mandy bers. Bookings essential: 07 of Israeli war correspondents general silliness. Headlining A local chap making a fi lm relate to a broad range of or Me as I like to call myself on 5534 7999. which eventually led Ariel the evening is Sydney-based requires the skills of a couple of people. They were raised stage as this month’s feature Sharon, the minister in charge all-female Electro-Pop Trio, very talented actors. You need on country music with their for Side Splitting Comedy. Film of Israeli forces, to resign. the Blush Foundation. 8pm to be able to handle absurd mum teaching them to sing Clint is one of Australia’s fi nest Popcorn at the Saturday February 14. Tickets comedy and heavy drama, standards such as Springtime standup comedians. Winner Starcourt Event are $55/$45 or $100 for a and need to be young enough in the Rockies. When seven year of the 2001 Comedy Cup NORPA is following up last That Lovin Feeling double. Available from the to play a young person but old Lynda fi rst heard Australia’s and the 2004 Australia Day year’s very well received series Cupid is preening himself, of ‘Popcorn’ fi lms through getting his hair nicely styled CHEYNNE MURPHY February with Summer and buying a new outfi t in BEACH HOTEL THURSDAY Popcorn happening every preparation for the big day of Sunday at 6pm at the Star love and aff ection, Valentines Court Theatre. First cab off the Day. February 14 is fast rank is the highly acclaimed, approaching and this year multi-award winning and the place to be is the Byron profound Israeli animated Community & Cultural Centre fi lm called Waltz With Bashir. – the centre of celebration, Ari Folman, then a young community and diversity conscript, took part in the 1982 for the Byron Bay Blushing CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Israeli invasion of Lebanon Hearts Ball. Your host for the BOUTIQUE and witnessed the massacre evening is Tobin Saunders, the of Palestinian men, women man behind nationally beloved DALEY STREET PLAZA (NEXT TO LU LU’S CAFE) MULLUMBIMBY 6684 6985 and children by Christian Vanessa Wagner. DJ, comedian, Upstairs 4 Bay Lane Byron Behind Ì iÊ i>V ÞÊ£ä°ÎäÊÊx°ÎäÊUÊä{£ÇÊÈxÊÈÎx 5IJT8FFL second clothing RECYCLE… The amount of water used in the production and transport of clothes bought by an average Australian household each year is 150,000 ltrs – buying second hand clothes or repairing old clothes BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS Wed 28 7.30pm Cockatoo Paul could save much of this water. Cotton requires a lot of water and HAPPY 2 HOURS 4-6PM Thur 29 7.30pm Open mic funky chemicals. On average worldwide, every T-shirt made takes about 1.5 SUNDAY LUNCH Fri 30 7.30pm Surfi ng Safaris recycled kgs of chemicals to produce. www.acfonline.org.au ENJOY A SELECTION OF MEATS AND FRESH 9pm GANGgajang fashion NEW SEAFOOD COOKED ON OUR OPEN FLAME Sat 31 7.30pm Matty Devitt Band designer STOCK GRILL + retro WEEKLY – CD Launch men + women Sun 1 3pm Spot The Dingo Band 1950s bathers make INDULGE YOURSELF IN Tue 3 8pm Anthony George OUR TAPAS MENU ENJOY a comeback… - made in WHILE WE ROLL OUT Acoustic Margaret Delahunty Spencer saysMy sheSister launched Pat her collection of retro swimsuits – FRESH LIVE MUSIC LIVE FROM 5-10 EVERY FRIDAY Melbourne from vintage fabrics, using traditional rubber NIGHT AND SUNDAY MUSIC $10 pizzas 4-6pm daily takeaway available shirring, and modelled on original 1950s swimsuits – ARVO FROM 12PM after receiving lots of compliments from women of all ages on the vintage swimsuit she had worn for years. FOR LISTINGS CHECK GIG GUIDE BELONGIL BEACH. FOR RESERVATION PH 6685 6151 Then her daughters started borrowing it, so she thought she’d see if there was a market for them… The response FRIDAYFRIDAY 30 JAN Flow Poetry DJs Radio Flow presents Poetry Mr Link + Sippa 5-10pm FREE shuttle bus from 10pm – 4am has been overwhelming. YoYo has these fantastic oh so SATURDAYSATURDAY 31 JAN Relax in the Come sun Nowwith Selectacocktail DJs specials 4-10pm 1 Skinners Shoot Road, Byron Bay NSW 2481 flattering bathers in store now. FFERENT SUNDAY 1 FEB Mjackbee 12-3pm The Electryck Eclectic 5-8pm [email protected] www.byronbaybrewery.com.au DRESS DI SAVE MONEY SUNDAY Abbie Cardwell 12-3pm, Mihirangi 4-6pm 22 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au old enough to play an older both Bassnectar and M-Phonik dubstep and what is the A: ‘Defi nitely yes, recently at person. Of course makeup perform on the mic themselves diff erence to Grime? Exodus I played mainly our helps and it’s easier to look or work with an MC. A: ‘Dubstep is more recent and stuff with a good response. I’m older as we all know, than it is Origins of the sound go back to began when people started right into taking the sampler to look younger. He requires 1999–2002 and to the ‘Mixing releasing just the beats made everywhere at the moment, one man and one woman and Records’ shop formerly known for Grime tunes. Grime is a loading it up with parts of eventually a teenager. Actors as the ‘Big Apple Records’. The much more MC based form, tunes and dropping them will be playing all the parts [email protected] sound of dubstep originally very fast rhyming over minimal over the fi nished track as well in the fi lm so you need to be M-Phonik + Bassnectar came out of productions by beats. Without the vocals, there as working with MCs to add a pretty damn versatile. No one- is more room to explore subtle live element. I produce with Australia’s festivals are getting names such as El-B, Steve trick ponies. Top notch makeup variations in the groove and Domestics and it is pretty wobbled by dubstep and Gurley, Oris Jay and Zed Bias. a whole style has formed as a much our tunes that make up artist also required. Money will the style is earning itself a The term ‘dubstep’ was used by result. I used to make Breaks the bulk of what I play, if I don’t be paid. Yes, real live cashola. rapidly growing fan base ‘Ammunition Promotions’, who and D+B so it was a natural get stuck on the vinyl!’ Email : keinenombre@gmail. Australia wide. Melbourne run the infl uential club Forward progression in my style, we com born, Lismore based M-Phonik and have managed many proto M-Phonic supports were making dubstep around has become one of Australia’s dubstep record labels. Founded Bassnectar at Liquid this here before we had heard the Under the Black Top dubstep producers. M-Phonik in 2001, Forward provided one Wednesday along with bass term but kind of shelved it The BlackTop Circus Theatre’s was the instigator of ‘Friday of the fi rst venues devoted to addicts Bin Laden, Ketafunkt thinking that no one would next production A Gypsy Underground’ in Lismore. the sound and an environment and Slinky. $15 at door only, Cabaret will be held at Byron m-phonik in which dubstep producers like it!’ there are no presale tickets. Dubstep along with Grime has Bay Bowling Club on Friday. could premier new music. Q: Will you be playing your Doors open 9pm, don’t miss a its roots in London’s early 2000s own music at the Liquid gig? beat – get there early! Join the twisted crew as they UK garage scene. Dubstep, Various electronic dance showcase local talent from distinguished by its dark mood, music artists and DJs are now Circus Arts, Spaghetti Circus started to spread beyond assimilating dubstep into their and the BlackTop itself as small local scenes in late 2005, sets and productions and are well as international gypsy and interest in dubstep grew coming up with musical gems artist Osibron from Belgian signifi cantly after BBC Radio 1 mixing four to the fl oor electro troupe Ell Circo dell Fuego. DJ Mary Anne Hobbs started and dubstep into the same Entertaining audiences with championing the genre with a track. object manipulation, dance, show ‘Dubstep Warz’. Dubstep’s Q: Is there a dubstep ‘scene’ burlesque, magic, slightly early roots are in the more in Melbourne? inappropriate comedy and experimental releases of UK M-Phonik: ’There is a good live music from the BlackTop garage producers, seeking following there, it’s probably Cabaret Quartet, ‘A Gypsy to incorporate elements of stronger in Sydney, but the Cabaret’ introduces new grime into the South London- huge Reggae Dub scene in characters to the stage as based 2-step garage sound. Melbourne crosses over and well as digging up some old Taking direct cues from makes for a pretty interesting favourites. Butlers on Marvel Jamaica’s lyrically sparse DJ and melting pot. Met most of the will be open for dinner from toasting mic styles, dubstep’s key people and they were all 6pm, theatre doors open at live experience is critically top notch characters, some 7.30 for an 8pm start. Tickets important to its impact. As the good production coming out $10, rated PG (some coarse music is largely instrumental, but no label! Yet. They have the MC adds lyrical content; internationals through pretty language and adult themes). ASEP BBCC SATURDAY regularly, and lots of the Drum and Bass heads are starting to get into the sound now.’ Save Q: What are your main sounds you’re focusing on when composing a track? the A: ‘Pretty much always the beat fi rst, get the rythymn down then the rest just fl ows from there. Dubstep is all about NRSO throwing the beats off where Talented young soloists they should be, jamming in lots Matthew Rigby, Violin, Ingrid Bauer, Harp of sub bass and dubbing out stabs of sounds.’ Q: What dubstep producers CONCERT The Northern Rivers opportunities for local 15 February at 3pm dst are an inspiration to you? Program includes works by Rossini, Debussy, Bach, Symphony Orchestra have musicians, including students, in the Stardust Room @ A: ‘If I had to name a few I Dvorak, Paganini hit on some tough times to entertain people of the Seagulls Tickets: Adult $40, would say Burial, Kode 9, 3 p.m. Sunday February 15, 2009 and need a bit of a hand Northern Rivers and Gold Concession $35, High School Emalkay and Horsepower to keep their 60 strong Coast communities with fi ne Students $22, Primary School Productions. Burial’s fi rst album has probably had the deepest Admission $20 - Members $15 - Children $10 chamber orchestra afl oat. performances of timeless Students FREE Book online at With your support, the NRSO and wonderful music, and to www.seagullsclub.com.au or impact, totally amazing!’ Byron Music Society can continue to provide have fun doing so! 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The boy, whom he calls Toad, and his sister Sue, by her persistent willingness to Gran Torino befriend him (their relationship Recently widowed Walt recalls that of Hilary Swank’s Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) lives Maggie and manager Frankie with his labrador Daisy in the Dunn in Million Dollar Baby), neatest house on a rundown eventually break down Walt’s street that has been taken over ingrained rejection of the ‘shoot fi rst, ask questions later’ with Manchester director thought it a pity that the best has trumped Twain by pursuing by Asians. A curmudgeonly slopes (his word), setting in image with which his name Danny Boyle jumping from of life came at the beginning his observation to its inevitable Korean War vet, he drinks a train a series of events from was synonymous. Right and the present of the TV studio and the worst at the end. conclusion. However the life lot of Bud, fl ies Old Glory from which Walt, honour bound wrong remain as obvious to incidents from Jamal’s past Fitzgerald fashioned a comic cycle is arranged, Fitzgerald his veranda, legally maintains and judgemental, cannot as ever, and the vigilante’s which inform his answers. As a short story about Benjamin, a makes the statement that you a small arsenal and keeps his extricate himself. As a director, immediate desire for swift conduit to these fl ashbacks we baby who is born looking and can’t win – time always has the 1972 Gran Torino, one that Eastwood works with a sense vengeance survives (is there have Jamal being concurrently sounding like a crotchety old last word. The performances in he helped assemble on the of purpose and an economy interrogated by a police man. To his own amazement not a bit of Dirty Harry in The Curious Case Of Benjamin Ford production line, in mint of style that would be just too us all?), but there are other inspect or who suspects him of and delight, he grows Button are spectacular. Pitt condition. It symbolises all hard for most of his younger, ways, other people to be fraud – how else could a mere progressively younger until injects his character with the that the mean old racist holds fl ashier contemporaries. His considered when determining slumdog achieve what he has? he reaches the prime of his dear in a society from which storytelling is straightforward an appropriate course of The construct is tightly knit, but life, enjoying great happiness right amount of soul and he is alienated and whose and there is now an action. Warranted though it means that the story revolves with marriage, children and a humour needed to make it values he regards with calcifi ed inescapable impression that, the Good Guy’s deeds might around a plot point that might successful business. Then all work, and Cate Blanchett as his contempt. Walt intervenes from as far back as A Perfect be, understanding that the not bear the harshest scrutiny, too soon, age steps in again, childhood sweetheart is simply when a dispute between World (1993), he has been repercussions of rough justice viz., would the Mumbai gradually turning him into a radiant, oozing grace and sex teenaged Thao from next door attempting to renounce the can be tragic for an innocent Police, at the behest of a TV boy whom no one will take appeal. third party is a painful lesson presenter who believes that seriously. In eff ect, Fitzgerald ~ Lounge Cinema for Walt, but it’s one that leads his contestant is not kosher (or to his salvation. Over the last halal, as it were), really abduct www.dendy.com.au fi ve years, and with Changeling Jamal, with him already a on the way, Eastwood’s output national hero, and subject him has been prolifi c (especially to a Midnight Express-type considering that he is pushing torture session in the twenty- four hours between the show’s eighty) and of the highest The Home of Quality Cinema quality. By ignoring him as airings? The liberty taken by a mere gunslinger you have writer Simon Beaufoy is buried FILM SESSIONS: THURS JAN 29 to WED FEB 4 without second thought by missed the late fl owering OPENING THIS WEEK the narrative’s unstoppable BYRON BAY of one of modern cinema’s 108 JONSON STREET ✆ 6680 8555 great artists. Don’t let such a momentum, as Jamal and prejudice keep you from this brother Salim witness their DOUBT (M) wise and terrifi cally moving mother murdered by sectarian ADVANCE SCREENING! Sean Penn, fi lm. thugs, are left to fend for Fri, Sat, Sun: 2.30pm Emile Hirsch ~ John Campbell themselves and take up with MILK (M) “★★★★★ – splendid!” beautiful Latika, a little girl also Daily: 10.30am, 3.45pm, abandoned to destiny’s whim. David Stratton, Slumdog Millionaire 6.30pm, 9pm At The Movies The buzz that has accompanied Don’t anticipate the bling of SLUMDOG Bollywood or the romance of this Anglo/Indian production MILLIONAIRE (MA15+) Merchant-Ivory though, for NOW SHOWING is not unfounded. Winner of Thurs, Mon, Tues, Wed: the 2009 Golden Globe for best this is cinema verité; children 10am, 2.20pm, 4.45pm, 7.10pm picture and at shortening odds surviving on pickings from Fri, Sat, Sun: rubbish dumps, a beggar to pick up an Oscar, it is simply 12pm, 4.45pm, 7.10pm 4 x Golden Globe Winner including: stupendous. The eponymous blinded by his pimp, humpies, BEST PICTURE overcrowding and grinding GRAN TORINO (M) “Breathless, exciting, heartbreaking hero is Jamal, an eighteen-year and exhilarating” Chicago Sun-Times old chai wallah at a call centre poverty. But there is something Daily: 1.15pm, 4pm, 6.30pm whose journey has taken him horribly hilarious about Jamal VICKY CRISTINA from the slums of Bombay (as voluntarily plunging from a BARCELONA (M) it was still known) to the hot great height into a pool of Thurs, Mon, Tues, Wed: human excrement in order 12.30pm, 9.30pm Directed, Produced by seat of Everybody Wants To Be and Starring A Millionaire. Intuition guided to join those fl ocking to see Fri, Sat, Sun: 10am, 9.30pm CLINT EASTWOOD him through the penultimate superstar Amitabh Bachchan SEVEN POUNDS (M) question and he is about (a pungent irony, given that Daily: 1.15pm Vicky Cristina Barcelona to go for the major prize of Bachchan was the original host Golden Globe Winner THE CURIOUS CASE OF BEST PICTURE (COMEDY) twenty-million rupees. How of India’s WWTBAM?). With BENJAMIN BUTTON (M) Javier Bardem, an electrifying soundtrack by he arrived at this moment Daily: 10am, 8.45pm Penelope Cruz, is related as a modern fable, A.R. 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Like that era of our lives I remember the Modern Australian Cuisine consuming tacos cannot be over-estimated. way we used to cook it, so in my old-fashioned Bush Tucker Ingredients piled in to bulging point, we way that’s how I plan to resurrect the taco Winners of 2008 BEX would bite into our fi rst, bliss suff using our Restaurant of the ritual. Year Award features as we crunched our way messily 12 Coronation Ave through. Our average was four per head ❦Pottsville though on greedier nights we somehow Amanda’s Taco Chilli Beef Mixture Phone: 02 6676 4949 managed fi ve. Washed down with the 800 gr. – 1kg lean mince Sambuca, a dubious companion in hindsight. 1 – 2 pkts Taco Seasoning Mix Tintenbar Cottage at But then, we were only twenty-something and 1 jar of Byron Bay Chilli Company Salsa Cabba not especially slicked by sophistication. 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A ‘tacos de Cabeza’ translates as a ‘head taco’ with good reason, containing Microwave mince on medium high for 10 as it does so mouthwateringly the head of the minutes. Remove from microwave and drain cow broken down into its various components: fat and liquid from meat. Mash well with the muscles of the head itself, the brains potato masher. Add fi nely chopped onion, and the tongue, the lips, cheeks and eyes, all celery, carrot and capsicum. (Here I would steamed and typically served in pairs, onion, add salt and pepper to taste.) Put mixture into coriander and salsa as their (surely essential) microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove suppliers CATERERS accompaniments. Then there are the ‘tacos de from microwave and add all other ingredients Cazo’ for which a metal bowl fi lled with lard is except red kidney beans. Microwave mixture sunforest used as a deep fryer into which are tumbled, on medium high for 25 mins. 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Matt Gant from First Drop in South Australia (touted by those in the know as one of Australia’s most exciting new producers) will be speaking about the various Mediterranean grape varieties he specialises in and Steven Snow will be serving up a special 4-course menu to match. The evening kicks off at 6.30pm, cost is $89 per snippets person and bookings are essential on 6674 4833. www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 27 digested, initially unwelcome VIRGO: If you want more your thinking could scratch it. Mungo’s Crossword news could mean relief, release, adventure and stimulation in Plans expanded too quickly can STARS a more vibrant quality of life your life, there’s no need to collapse just as suddenly. and possibly a new direction make that into a binary either/ CAPRICORN: Entrenched more aligned with your deeper or, change vs. security situation. dreams and capabilities. Don’t torture yourself. You don’t patterns of thought and GEMINI: Tuning into your have to sacrifi ce anything. Well, behaviour are getting a own intuitive wisdom isn’t maybe something – but only hammering right now. You can’t always easy but when you what doesn’t work any more. control what this week’s cosmic can’t hear the voice inside, you LIBRA: This week’s stop/go, crockpot serves up, but you end up listening to all sorts open/shut astral peristalsis can can control the way you deal of voices around you. This be quite draining, but you don’t with it. If you feel one of your WITH LILITH week intensifi es the necessity have to stress and strain your rare dummy spits coming on, for introspection and self FOLLOWING THE NEW MOON brain making instant decisions. channel your inner dignity… awareness before your ruling Options will sort themselves out AND SOLAR ECLIPSE IN planet Mercury moves forward AQUARIUS: This week’s about soon enough and circumstances PROGRESSIVE AQUARIUS next weekend. your future Aquarians, so use THIS WEEK BRINGS THE are supporting you, so relax and CANCER: You’re a cardinal sign, it to set your intentions for the POSSIBILITY OF TAKING A enjoy the ride. one of the zodiac’s movers and coming twelve months. If this GREAT LEAP, IF NOT IN YOUR SCORPIO: Three planets in shakers who get things going includes giving up something IMMEDIATE CIRCUMSTANCES Aquarius plus a moon wobble and this week’s assertive Mars/ that no longer fi ts your current THEN IN UNDERSTANDING… Mercury connection gives your make this one of the year’s most contradictory periods, but reality, do it willingly so the ARIES: Don’t rush into things words weight – so speak up universe, which hates a vacuum, – hasty behaviour could wind and people will listen, especially one with totally unexpected Quick Clues Cryptic Clues up costing you. The child to words of support or windows of opportunity. Clear can rush in to fi ll your order. ACROSS ACROSS within’s best left there right appreciation. Bitching? Forget it. thinking, smart planning, a PISCES: Best not expect 1. Shames, humbles (6) 1.Puts down, like, in Lincolns (6) fl exible attitude and innovative now – channel your outer adult, LEO: If this week brings support, sympathy or nurturing 5. Word segment, single sound (8) 5. Black holds unknown line and approach to the future are this 9. Two shillings and sixpence in the length in a single speech element (8) because this week needs you challenges to your cherished from loved ones this week, old money (4,1,5) 9. Henry has power in scowl – well, balancing rampant enthusiasm week’s best operating tools. self image – who you thought though random kindness from 10 Bars, taverns (4) 2/6d worth. (4,1,5) with what’s realistic so you can SAGITTARIUS: Everyone’s 11. Town in New South Wales famous 10. Popular points of pubs (4) you were vs. who you really complete strangers isn’t out of for picnic races (4,4) 11. Two hookahs near Bowral (4,4) move forward on solid ground are – think personal evolution. currently engaged in the the question. Also this isn’t a 12. Bay tree, girl’s name (6) 12. Hardy’s Bay? (6) rather than shifting sand. Nature didn’t try to hold on universal take a risk vs. what’s 13. Largest continent (4) 13. Turn fi rst class state into a time for sentimentality about 15. Commissioned soldiers (8) continent (4) TAURUS: Eclipses tend to shake to Tyrannosaurus Rex and most secure game, and 18. Idiot, senseless person (4-4) 15. Men commissioned bids about things up, this week’s bringing constructive criticism could, if Sagittarians aren’t known for any kind of endings, because 19. Rough, impolite (4) 99 (8) playing it safe. But if you’re itchy you can’t do anything new 21. Scents (6) 18. D .. .dumb person (4-4) unexpected developments you’re receptive, produce a new 23. One who yells, great catch (8) 19. Uncouth game of French (4) in your work story. But once and improved Majesty. for change, a radical shift in without them. 25. Points of convergence (4) 21. Scents overdose of you and 26. 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Flower often used as a lake form an obstacle to Pilgrim’s buttonhole (9) Progress (6,2,7) 1/2 Ti Tree Place, Byron Bay 02 6685 8129 17. Continues, perseveres (8) 6. Great duration of existence of 20. Political party concerned with he confused elf lingo (4,4) environment (6) 7. Farewell. Nowadays setter is over David Smerdon has secured one was evident when Brown first 22. Liquid excrement (5) the old continent (5) of the greatest results ever by CHESS by Ian Rogers competed in the 2001 Australian 24. More senior, church offi cer (5) 8. Lavishly lugged, like a bandicoot an Australian player in winning Play at Byron Services, Mon 7-10pm; Mullum Poinciana Café, Sat 2-5pm U/12 Championships as an eight- (4-5) the Queenstown Classic in New year-old, and now combined with 14. Leaked in little canoe, a Last week’s solution Zealand on Saturday. game against the top seed Viktor maturity, hard work and a strong recreational craft (9) Mikhalevski and then routed the 16. Buttonhole country of The Queenstown Classic was will-to-win, has produced a new motorists? (9) the strongest and richest tourna- second, third and fourth seeds in star. 17. Tiresome people cover ment ever held in this region, with consecutive rounds. Queenstown 2009 work-related illness which a $NZ50,000 prize fund, including Since taking his job with White: D Smerdon goes on and on (8) a record $NZ10,000 first prize, Treasury at the start of 2008 Black: E Rozentalis 20. Inexperienced politicians? and attracted ten Grandmasters Smerdon has doubted that he Opening: Alekhine’s Defence (6) would ever recapture the form 1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 d6 4.c4 Nb6 5.exd6 and four Women’s Grandmasters, 22. Wee Geller takes a which saw him win the 2007 cxd6 6.Nc3 g6 7.Bd3!? A system developed bearing (5) although the tournament sponsor and used by Australian GM Darryl Johansen with 24. Presbyterian tree (5) Bangkok Open and perform and New Zealand’s best player well in Europe. However, his phenomenal success because typical responses Murray Chandler – the winner of Queenstown result is a new high (such as that tried by Rozentalis) leave Black pas- the first Queenstown tournament sively placed. 7...Nc6?! 8.d5 Ne5 9.Nge2 Bg7 and a real challenge to Australian 10.0-0 a5?! Pseudo-active. 10...0-0 11.b3 Bg4 – was forced to withdraw before number one Zhao Zong Yuan. the first round due to ill-health. is a better try. 11.Be3 0-0 12.b3 a4 13.Bc2! The other Australian star axb3 14.axb3 Rxa1 15.Qxa1 Ng4 16.Bd4 e5 Mungo’s Crossword fi rst In Chandler’s absence the in Queenstown has been ACT 17.dxe6 Bxd4 18.Nxd4 fxe6 19.h3! Nxf2!? A published in The Week. European Grandmaster visitors junior Andrew Brown. New heights for David Smerdon desperate bid for freedom since 19...Nf6 20.Qa7! were expected to dominate in Brown, 16, had finished only leaves Black tied up and his position riddled with Queenstown but they had no third in the Australian Junior Johansen and added a series of weaknesses. 20.Nde2!! d5! The knight cannot 1 Ê - -" Ê/ -/-ÊEÊ ,½-Ê / - answer to David Smerdon, who Championships in Adelaide ear- notable scalps which gave him a be saved in view of 20...Qh4 21.Qe1!. 21.Rxf2 Ê/"Ê "1 Ê-* /" - "1- Ê* - was born and bred in Brisbane lier this month but his perfor- wholly unexpected International Rxf2 22.Kxf2 d4 23.Ne4! d3 24.Bxd3 Qxd3 , "6/" - and now lives in Canberra. mance at the Queenstown Classic Master result. 25.Qe5! The point behind Smerdon’s play. 8/ -" - V >i In an impressive performance Rozentalis has regained his sacrificed piece but has been sensational. Three such results plus a strong White’s queen controls the board. 25...Bd7 25... iÞ which has taken him to the brink Outranked by every opponent world ranking are needed to Qxb3 26.Qd6! also gives White a decisive attack. of the ranking requirement need- he faced in Queenstown, Brown secure the International Master 26.Nf4! Qc2+ 27.Kg1 Qxb3 28.Nxe6 Bxe6 ,1/- 0( ed to secure the Grandmaster started the event by defeating title so Brown still has a long way 29.Qxe6+ Kf8 30.Nd6 Qd1+ 31.Kh2 Qf1 title, Smerdon drew a topsy-turvy veteran Australian GM Darryl to go. However the talent which 32.Qe8+ Kg7 33.Qe7+ Kg8 34.Qd8+ 1-0 2 for 1 LateNiteVideo voucher WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE CENTRE North Plaza Jonson Street Byron Bay OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Phone 6685 7699 Fax 6685 7919 QUALITY PRE-LOVED FURNITURE, Open 9am to 10pm – 7 days CLOTHING, BOOKS, GIFTS, TOYS, Wow! Biggest & best choice of DVDs ELECTRICAL ITEMS & MORE. 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The club has accumulated excellent equipment over the years which aid their learning and fun and the club’s rid- ers have reached such high standards under the guidance of their qualified instructors, that they regularly compete at regional and state champi- onships and shows and have been highly successful over the years, always bringing home an array of trophies. The club also has frequent guest instructors who add Seth Johnson is an old hand in the saddle. Seth and his Shet- their skills in show jumping land pony ‘Princess’ go through their paces in Mullum. Owen Wright from Lennox of 18.5 to defeat Miguel Pupo final being on Australia Day at and dressage, further enhanc- Head did Australian Pro Jun- whose wave scores were 8.9 one of Australia’s most famous ing the high standard of the Club meets at the Mullumbim- MONTHLY MARKETS ior surfers proud today by win- and a 6 for a final tally of 14.9. breaks. children’s riding. by showgrounds on Sundays. 1st SAT Bruns Heads 6684 4437 ning the Hurley Burleigh Pro Last year this same event was The Hurley Burleigh is the The priority of Pony Club For further enquiries please 1st SAT Murwillumbah 0417 759 777 remains safety at all times with contact Lesley Lang on 6684 1st SUN Byron Bay 6680 9703 Junior at Burleigh Heads on won by Tahitian surfer Tama- opening event to the ASP Aus- 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 the Gold Coast. roa McComb, who placed 3rd tralasian 2009 Pro Junior Sea- gear checks throughout the day 7544 or come along to our sign- and an environment focused up day at the Mullumbimby 2nd SUN The Channon 6688 6433 In a high scoring final Wright in today’s event – the Austral- son and this is a strong open- 2nd SUN Lennox Head 6687 0535 posted two outstanding 9.25 ian contingent made good their ing result for Wright on this aspect of their care. showgrounds on Sunday be- 2nd SUN Alstonville 6628 1568 rides for an event high total vow to win this year, with the Photo Steve Robertson The Brunswick Valley Pony tween 4-6 pm. 3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0417 759 777 25 d J Raeburn, P Sharp (cons) 13. BRIDGE SQUASH TABLE TENNIS 3rd SUN Uki 6679 9026 SPORTS RESULTS 24/1 Social: P Wilson, K McGuire, C Byron Bay Brunswick Heads Mullumbimby 3rd SUN Nimbin 6689 0000 BOWLS Skennar, C Ulrick (w) 24 d J Lowry, 23/1: North/South C Spencer, A 28/1 Rnd 5 Cape Byron Medical 22/1 Singles off scratch event: E 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 Brunswick Heads Men J Turner, P/R Miles 19; I Whitehall, Gordon; r/up P Bradley, G Lynn; E Centre Comp: OS Bakery v Canty’s Reinermann; Doubles: C Strybos, E 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328 21/1 S/S Triples: P Solomon, B P Sharp (r/up) 22 d D Shapter, E Noble, B Murphy; East/West Equal Surveyors; B Trivett v S Thompson, Reinermann 2-1 over B Cawthorne, 4th SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 Congdon, J Phypers, B McClel- Burgess 14; G Bowden, M Daley, P 1st J Southwell, F Bogg and J Ka- R Hughes v C Pearce, A Li v C Booth, M Smith. Enq. Mark 0409 473 517. 5th SUN Lennox Head 6687 0535 land; r/up P Browning, S Brecard, Blair, G Lightfoot 27 d G Maloney, ble, A Humphreys; r/up J Bradley, R Cameron v C Johnston, Jeff Heers TENNIS 5th SUN Nimbin 6689 0000 R barnes; B Standfield, W Evans, P Dietrich, B Malcolm, G Reynolds S Lynn. v A Booth. Bruns Smash Repairs v Mullumbimby SATURDAYS R Carbines. 23/1 S/S Jackpot (cons) 12. Ocean Shores Bruns Blinds; B Staff v G Davis, W Monday Women’s Comp: Grad- Byron Artisan Market 6-10pm 6685 7777 Pairs: Blossom, G Rendell; r/up Lennox Head Women 21/1: 1st gross/net P Quirke/P Sul- Ferrier v C Walsh, R King v D Runci- ing night on 2/2 at 5.30pm. Mixed FARMERS MARKETS C Munn, J Phypers; Jackpot not 21/1 Social: M Arandale, J Rae- livan; 2nd gross P Hems/L Baldwin; man, T Grosse v J Nicolson, B Doran Comp: starts 5/2 at 6.30pm. Grad- Each TUE New Brighton 6684 5390 won, next week $122. 24/1 Vers burn, E Steele 23 d N Harwood, N 2nd net S VanRossum/J Elliott. v F King. 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Div 5; 5pm T Ashworth Team X, Fusion Bye, Duty Red Frogs. 4.53 pm 0.3 Moonset 8.46 pm O’Donnell 22; L Torresi, E Boyter, James, T Trivett, B Coleman 25 d 1/2, then 1/3. v P Young, D Fisher v B Doran, S To play ph 6685 1794, $5 per night, THU High 10.53 am 1.7 Sunrise 6.14 am 29th 11.29 pm 1.4 Sunset 7.43 pm N Sharp, M Petrou 21 d G Moro- L Boyter, J Canabou, A Johnstone DARTS Truesdale Bye. beginners welcome. Low 4.30 am 0.4 Moonrise 8.34 am ney, S Hogan, G Rendell, C Mar- 20; J Morgan, P Jones, R Day 19 d Brunswick Valley 5.24 pm 0.3 Moonset 9.15 pm FRI High 11.29 am 1.6 Sunrise 6.15 am shall 15; W Evans sub, I McRae, M S Purdie, B Moore, F Buckley 15; 9/2 Next meeting Mullum ExServ BYRON BAY 30th Sunset 7.43 pm Hogan, L Wade 28 d F Marks, G R Kidby, T Batson 25 d A Pyzer, T Club at 7.15pm. Noms for 1st comp Low 5.12 am 0.5 Moonrise 9.30 am 5.56 pm 0.3 Moonset 9.45 pm Weston, J Lawlor, W Weston. 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More info 6684 3094. 31st 12.09 pm 1.5 Sunset 7.42 pm TOUCHTOUCH FOOTBALLFOOTBALL Low 5.58 am 0.5 Moonrise 10.26 am 20/1 Social: L Andrew, J Howell, F 20/1 Social: R Mills, J Kidman (Rink GOLF 6.30 pm 0.4 Moonset 10.15 pm Parkes 21 (winners) d D Holland, B W) 21 v J Lee, J Graham 15; H Robb, Mullumbimby Men Team nominations wanted now SUN High 12.50 am 1.4 Sunrise 6.16 am Wyborn, B Boorman 12; J Loomes, 1st 12.53 pm 1.4 Sunset 7.42 pm R Thompson 17 v E Jones, B Croft 21/1 Single Stab: G Wornes 46; r/ 7 A SIDE Low 6.50 am 0.5 Moonrise 11.25 am D Guest 32 d M Darby, B Rose 10 15; J Morrow, M Bertoli, J Towner up N Farquhar 43; NTP B Hallam. 7.08 pm 0.4 Moonset 10.48 pm (lucky losers); E Beddoes, K Proud- MON High 1.37 am 1.5 Sunrise 6.17 am 20 v J Morrow, S Brown, G Henry 13. 24/1 Summerland Cup/Stroke Red Devil Rugby League Park 2nd 1.46 pm 1.3 Sunset 7.41 pm lock 29 d D Hay, L McCormick 18. 10/2 Gen Meeting 10.30am; 12/2 Event: Men net L Alidenes 61 stks; Muster Nights Wed Feb 5, 6pm Low 7.51 am 0.6 Moonrise 12.26 pm Names on list for Pennant and Club 7.52 pm 0.5 Moonset 11.25 pm Pennants commence at Pottsville. gross M Hancock 69 stks; Ladies J TUE High 2.33 am 1.5 Sunrise 6.18 am C’ship noms ($2 fee/game). Ocean Shores Men Griffin. R/up A J Brown 63, J Fal- Wed Feb 12, 6pm 3rd 2.55 pm 1.2 Sunset 7.40 pm Lennox Head Men Low 9.03 am 0.6 Moonrise 1.31 pm 19/1 S/S Triples: P Brassington, H zon 64 c/b.NTP: 5th D Webber, 9th Competition starts Wed Feb 19, 6pm 8.47 pm 0.5 Moonset 20/1 Triples: L Bartlett, C Skennar, D Schellbach, R Norice; r/up L Camp- J Stokes, 12th L Alidenes, 17th G Eastern Daylight Saving Time. Heights in metres. Gregor (w) 21 d M Knott, B Murray, bell, R Tonkin, J Hay. Brown. Balls to 69 stks c/b. 31/1 Get your side together now – Get fi t and have fun R DeRe (cons) 12; M Papas, P Wil- Ocean Shores Women Red Marker Day. All ages – juniors, girls, ladies, mens, Courtesy of NSW Tide Charts, Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, NSW Dept of Commerce – Brunswick Heads son, C Ulrick (r/up) 22 d B Gregory, 21/1 Mixed 4’s: N Russell, A Hauser, Ocean Shores Vets $200 per team +6 min; Byron Bay -9 min; Billinudgel, Marshalls Creek R Reid, P Sharp 18. 21/1 Twilight: P J Lofts, L McGowran d K Farrell, B 22/1 Par round: T Berry +2 c/b; r/ +3 hr 55 min; Mullumbimby +1 hr 10 min Dietrich, N Burgess (w) 24 d G Ma- Paine, M Flesser, G Johnston. 23/1: up B Smith +2; T Clark +1; T Cornell Contact Neil Cameron clean, G Maloney 9; D/N Gregor (r/ JM Quirke, J Lofts, L Mason (W/ +1. NTP: 3rd M Brady; 6th S Jones; 0419 274 798 up) 25 d K Pringle, K McGuire 10. Highest Margin) d M Moodie, D 15th H Stephenson; 17th H/C 0 to Email ncameron. 23/1 Mixed: N/M Gregor (w) 25 d Grant, M James; N Russell, P Sul- 19 T Johnson; H/C 20+ L Hoffman; [email protected] G Hayes, J Turner 10; E/T Barr (r/ livan, L McGowran (r/up) d B Stone, Gorilla Award H/C 0 to 19 B Baxter; corner Lawson & Fletcher Streets up) 26 d R/B Sullivan 8; S/G Grady M Hosie, C Timewell. H/C 20+ L Hoffman. Balls to -3. Largest range of Surf Hire www.echo.net.au The Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 29 Service Directory SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE CARPENTER DEADLINE: For additions and changes to the Service Directory is 12pm Friday a3v»JÐÓ aÐvvÚÅå¬ÜvÓÚ a"J¨Üv¨J¨bv a#¬Ú¬XÚܬ¬ÚÓ£J LINE ADS: $70 for 3 months or $260 for 1 year prepaid aÚ¬åÓvÚ aÚCheyne Hampson DISPLAY ADS: $55 per week for colour display ad. Minimum 8 week booking 4 weeks prepaid. 3v£¬lv¨ a0428 842 375 ACCOUNTS &D BOOKINGS: 6684 1777 a vbÓ a bÚ«Ú³×Ø{b a.vЬJÓ HOME BUILDING & EXTENSION ELECTRICIANS ARCHITECTS Ceramic Floor Tiling ALL ELECTRICAL WORK Including solar and metering. Lic EC31722...... Syd 0400 629577 Wall Tiling, Building Maintenance COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C ...... 0439 624945 or 66804173 ACCENT COLOR PLAN COPYING / PRINTING ...... 66856236 Phil and Linda Guy CURTIS ELECTRICAL 24 hour service – all Byron Shire. Lic 79065C ...... 0427 402399 FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au ...... 66856984 Ph 6684 6930 s 0418 255 599 Lic No. 55115C GOTCHA WIRED Peter Kendall Electrical Contractors Lic 61439C ...... 0427 611832 or 66855422 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical Lic 27673 ...... 0429 802355 GREG TOLLIS ARCHITECTS Reg. 3606 Green Architecture ...... 66847310 Domestic & Commercial JOSE DO Sustainable Architecture Eco-housing. Reg. 7647 SMALL – URGENT – EMERGENCY JOBS ONLY ...... 0427 402399 www.josedoarchitect.com ...... 66809188 or 0424 062096 "USINESS (OME &ARM )NDUSTRIAL SPACE STUDIO Building designers, interior designers and project managers. engineer 2ELIABLE AND 0UNCTUAL New buildings, renovations and heritage projects. www.spacestudio.com.au ...... 66809921 civil&structural certifi cation, design, inspection %,%#42)#)!. (R 3ERVICE s .O #ALL /UT &EE 0410 586 760 / 6687 6980 !NDREW #URTIS s ,IC .O # s 0H [email protected] 3OLAR POWER SPECIALIST The Deck Doctor Specialising in: s 2EPAIRS s 2ESTORATION s #ABLE BALUSTRADING s 3ANDING s /IL APPLICATIONS s -AINTENANCE architects Richard Neylan [email protected] 0407 821 690 Fax: (02) 6685 9926 s Country Energy contractor 7872 . s Overhead power supply Reg Builders of innovative kitchens, 2EG bathrooms & built in cabinetry. s Underground power Metering / Off Peak Call Jürgen s LED lighting sales VISIT lifestylejoinery.com s Lic NSW PHONE (07) 55 232 223 lifestylejoinery 0419 772 897 & installations 88593C Ph: 6684 8017 Electrical contracting www.zsarchitects.com.au reg. 7669/7673 Installations and service Michael Pattison BUILDING TRADES Lic 137590 ALL GYPROCK & PLASTERING small jobs ok. 20 years experience ...... 0405 777417 0412 064 784 BAY RECLAIMED New & Used building supplies ...... 66855991 BRICK & BLOCKLAYER Neat, reliable, quality. Lic 114688C ...... 0410 326052 (/52 BRICK & BLOCKLAYING Hutton & Garrelt. All projects. Lic 129723C ....66872138 or 0415 934793 #/5'(2!. %,%#42)#!, BRICK & BLOCKLAYING Quality work, cheap rates. Lic 203109C ....0413 729043 or 0413 647828 3%26)#% BRICKLAYER Lic 164155C ...... Phone Gary 0437 135483 or 66849102 !NTHONY AH BRIMS BUILDER’S HARDWARE ...... 66801718 s 2URAL s $OMESTIC s #OMMERCIAL s )NDUSTRIAL s 0HONE$ATA s 4EST 4AG 4OOLS!PPLIANCES BUILDER – THINK BUILDING Excellent work. Quality projects. Lic 188670C ...... 0432 381880 ,IC .O # &RIENDLY s &REE 1UOTES s .O #ALLOUT &EES s 2ELIABLE BUILDER + ALL TRADES STUART DICKIE Renos, extensions, etc. Lic 139438C...66804622 or 0421 707727 BUILDER/CARPENTER Complete renovations & alterations. Lic 195968C .Phone Matt 0414 549586 Local, reliable, friendly electrician BUILDER/CARPENTER Jamie McKenna Renovations, kitchens, stairs, frames, etc. Lic 43205 ...66801683 24 hour service, extensive experi- BUILDER/CARPENTER Lic 194188C ...... Dave 66809782 or 0412 171616 BUILDER/CARPENTER Patrick Jordon ence, no-obligation free quotes. CARPENTER Big or small, I do it all! Lic 174242C ...... Chris 66805873 or 0401 753619 UÊ-Õ`vÀ>iÃÊUÊÊÌÀ>`iÃÊUÊ,iÛ>ÌÃÊEÊ>``ÌÃÊ Schultz Circuit Electrical CARPENTRY Complete building projects. Exp. reliable team. Lic 208420C .66803879 or 0403 287328 UÊ1`iÀÊ ÕÃiÊ>``ÌÊëiV>ÃÌÊqÊ>``Êë>ViÊ>`ÊÛ>ÕiÊÌÊ Call Wayne 0414 821137 ÞÕÀÊ iÊUÊ Ý«iÀiVi`ÊV>ÊÌi>ÊUÊiÃÌÊEÊÀi>Li commercial, industrial and CARPENTRY/JOINERY Renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, small jobs. Lic 157823C Paul .66805722 >\ÊvJÃÕ`vÀ>iðV°>ÕÊUÊ V°Ê °Ê£x£ÎÈÇ domestic applications or 6684 5521 Lic 118938C CONCRETING & TIGHT SPOT EXCAVATIONS Lic 124842C ...... 66858559 or 0404 147100 0432 843 276 CONCRETING – Steve Baker Lic 143161C ...... 0412 272564 DEAN’S BUILDING MAINTENANCE Lic R79143 ...... 66805125 or 0403 120498 - Ê" -ÊqÊ1, /Ê" -Ê DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ...... 66834008 or 0407 728998 qÊ , 9Ê" -Ê" 9 HUTTON & GARRETT Brick + Block Laying. Large or small projects. Lic 129723C .66872138 or 0415 934793 SPECIALISING IN:rQUALITY HARDWOOD STRUCTURES r%&$,*/(r(";r3&/07"5*0/4r&95&/4*0/4 GYPROCK PLASTERING Dave. Lic R63900. Free quotes...... 0403 403098 'ENUINE HOUR DAYS A WEEK SERVICE HOUR DAYS A WEEK SERVICE r45"*34r45"*/-&44)"/%3"*-4 # MICHAEL WINTERS BUILDER Lic 37525. Extensions, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes, C For an obligation free quote phone QLD LIC 1100661 NSW LIC 167215C >Êä{ÓÇÊ{äÓÊÎ ,I gyprocking & plastering, painting & general repairs. Available now ...... 0410 647627 or 66854524 Dallas on 0433 534 994 FOR PORTFOLIO FIND ME ON truelocal.com.au PAVING, LANDSCAPING, DECKS, SANDSTONE WORK Lic 10711C Greg 0414 859830 or 66803234 ELECTRICAL RENOVATION SPECIALISTS PLASTERER & CARPENTRY Small jobs, satisfaction or no charge ..David 66802001 or 0419 902002 Trouble getting a tradesman to do the job you want? ROOF TILING REPAIRS Free quotes. Lic R93379 ...... Mark 66802352 or 0412 784265 We have 30 years experience in solving tricky problems. STAINLESS WIRE BALUSTRADING Supplies and installation...... 66872253 SPOTLESSGUTTER GUARD GUTTERS SPECIALISTS Renovations, demolitions, solar garden lighting and advice. Installing Aluminium, Stainless Steel Builders enquiries welcome. LIC 98590C TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C Phone Karl ...... 66804103 and Polyethylene mesh. TILING PERFECTION All types, helpful advice, free quotes. Lic 179306C...0409 847653 or 66801168 STOKES BAY ELECTRICAL SERVICES P/L POWER & AIR TOOL REPAIRS - 6684 4514 - 22A Tincongan St Mullum WROUGHT IRON & STEEL columns, steps, balustrading, site-welding ...... Bron Forge 66845396 0405 922 839 A/H (02) 6685 0125 FENCING A SKILLED HANDYMAN/ DESIGN & DRAFTING ADDISON FENCING Colourbond, pool, timber, glass & screens...... 66804495 BEDNARZ, H & W, FENCING Specialise in pool, colourbond & timber fencing ...... 0417 491136 CARPENTER BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN New Homes & additions ...... Bob Acton 0407 787993 ODD JOBS, SMALL CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes .....66804766 or 0416 424256 DAVID ROBINSON DRAFTING Renovation, design & plans ...... 0419 880048 or 66858114 0415 503 922 EXPANDESIGN Houses & renovations. Alok Eggenberger www.expandesign.com.au ...... 66847180 FLOOR SANDING & FINISHING NO JOB TOO SMALL GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ..Lyn 0428 884329 or 66857756 NATURAL OIL FINISH Beautiful, durable...... Painted Earth 66857522 Byron Energy Efficient Floorsanding & Polishing V>À«iÌiÀViViÊ°Ê£{ÇääÎV `iVÃÊÊ«iÀ}>ÃÊ Design & Drafting .EW OLD mOORS n STAIRS Ài«>ÀÃÊÊ>Ìi>ViÊ &OR A FREE QUOTE QUALITY GUARANTEED $!S s (OUSE 0LANS s 2ENOVATIONS £xÊÞi>ÀÃÊiÝ«iÀiVi CALL #HRIS -UNDEY 0422 982 008 « iÊ}Ài}ÊÊÈÈn{ÇäÈÎÊÊä{£nÓ£ää $AVE ,AWRENCE 7713 0423 North Coast ,IC # WWWCMTIMBERmOORINGCOMAU 30 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au FURNITURE RESTORATION & CONSTRUCTION #/5'(2!. STEPHEN THURSTON Antique restoration, furniture commissions ...... 0458 210445 !.4%..!3 %,%#42)#!, GATES !NTHONY AH ALL STEEL GATES Automatic sliding gate specialist, free quotes .....0414 648324 or 0404 281028 !LL ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS AND ELECTRICAL WORK GLAZIERS &RIENDLY s ,OCAL s 0ROMPT s 2ELIABLE PLUMBERS OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C ...... 66803333 Antennas Installed GUTTERING BILL CONNORS Plumber & drainer Gold Lic No L1051 CA 1221 ...... 66801403 BRETT SEKAC PLUMBING Maintenence & renovation specialist. Lic 167049C ...... 0410 620472 s 2ECEPTION PROBLEMS s .EW SOCKETS s 6IDEO DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofi ng, gas service. Lic. 1175539C ...... 0421 334515 GUTTER CLEANING – GUTTER GUARD INSTALLATION .Phone Stuart 0412 495750 or 66872753 $6$ SETUP s &- RADIO ANTENNAS s $IGITAL 46 I LOVE PLUMBING Call Steve Lic 148904C ...... 0412 916140 EXPERT s ,ICENSED ELECTRICAL s WWWIWIRENETAU SPOTLESS GUTTER CLEANING Free quotes, fully insured ...... 0405 922839 or 66850125 JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fi tting & roofi ng. Lic 187712C ...... 0438 668025 ‘No improvement, * Conditions INTERIOR DESIGN MARK CORBETT Plumbing, draining, gas fi tting. Lic 13121...... 66877645 or 0418 210802 0402 022 111 no charge’* apply $AVID ,EVINE PLUMBING, DRAINS, LP GAS Dennis McKinnon Lic L6616 ...... 66878191 or 0400 726610 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com...... 0411 888416 or 66807606 Call us first – fast service SPACE STUDIO We design buildings & their interiors. www.spacestudio.com.au ...... 66809921 Adrian Black BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL KITCHEN BATHROOM AND OFFICE PLUMBER VÊ \Ê£ä£{ – ALL AREAS – DESIGN FURNITURE PACKAGES UNIT FITOUTS PROJECT Ê«ÕL}]ÊÀw}]Ê`À>>}iÊEÊ}>ÃÊ ä{äÇ{{ΣÇÊ MANAGEMENT FURNISHING FABRICS CUSTOM MADE Call Richard 6685 4265 LOUNGES CURTAINS AND BLINDS HOMEWARES wÌÌ}ÊÜÀÊUÊÀiiʵÕÌiÃÊUÊ£ää¯ÊV> ÀÊÈÈnx£xÈ WWW.KATEPLATT.COM [email protected] 1/81 CENTENNIAL CCT BYRON BAY 02 6680 7606... s .EW !NTENNAS s 2ECEPTION 0ROBLEMS Cape Byron PLUMBING s $IGITAL 3PECIALISTS s &LAT 0ANEL 7ALL LIGHTING All plumbing, gasfi tting & roofi ng -OUNTING s (OME 4HEATRE s "OOSTERS s 7ARRANTY 0ROVIDED s &ULLY 1UALIl ED s 3EWER CAMERAS ##46 s *ET BLASTER n DRAIN CLEANER AND )NSURED 4ECHNICIANS Architectural & Landscape Lighting Specialists (/52 %-%2'%.#9 3%26)#% Call for your locally owned operator Free onsite consultancy service 0HONE 6680 9997 n YOUR LOCAL PLUMBERS Lic 4838 www.jimsantennas.com.au 131 546 CLEANING Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron Bay Arts & Ind. Est. ALL BYRON SHIRE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING ...... 0429 853767 (02) 6680 7007 www.creativelightingsolutions.com.au ALOHA WINDOW CLEANING Phone John ...... 0411 842117 PAINTING AMORE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING ...... 66807721 or 0429 726999 QUALITY HOUSEKEEPING ...... Julie 0410 799686 AD PAINTING by John Hand Lic 13246C ...... 0413 185399 or 66841249 WINDOW CLEANING Professional work. Free quotes ...... Steve 0421 797210 ALL-WAYS PAINTING Shahron Shahar. Lic 189144C ...... 0438 784226 or 66809281 CAPE BYRON PAINTING SERVICES ...... Mark Ward 0409 421169 or 66853780 Green Earth PLUMBING DEREK BULLION PAINTING Free quotes Lic R98818 ...... 0414 225604 or 66805049 an art since Plumbing, Gasfi tting, Drainage B 1994 and Roofi ng maintenance Ài`ÞʵÕ>ÌÞÊÜÀÊUÊÕÃiÊEÊ`ÀÛiÜ>ÞÊ«ÀiÃÃÕÀiÊVi>} A A A 5425 NO. LIC Prestige PAINTING Phone Steve 6680 1456 or 0409 181 353 UÊ,i>Ã>LiÊÀ>ÌiÃÊUÊ*iÃiÀÊ`ÃVÕÌÃÊUÊÞÃVÀiiÊÀi«>Àà • Affordable quality • Attention to detail Call Charlie (free quote) 0413 100 866 • Workmanship guaranteed • Approved by • Over 30 years experience Solver Paints INSPECTOR SEPTIC Lic# 199322C phone Sam 0421 538 567 - AT YOUR SERVICE - Solutions to ALL your problems Lic. 8908 6684 2474 0427 842 474 s $OMESTIC #OMMERCIAL s 3ERVICING ALL AREAS s 7ORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED s !TTENTION TO DETAIL ,IC .O # 0)0% $2%!- 0,5-").' s WWWALLWAYSPAINTINGCOM 0LUMBING ROOlNG GAS ,IC # ACTION WINDOW & &2%% 15/4%3 PRESSURE CLEANING C!Ujnct!Qbjoujoh #ALL "EN #AMPBELL s (OUSE WASHING s (IGH PRESSURE OR SOFT WASH s 7INDOW CLEANING s $RIVEWAYS PATHS s 'UTTERS m YSCREENS s 7ATER EFl CIENT s &REE QUOTES 6685 1018 0413 666 267 Bruce Timbs or SEPTIC SYSTEMS 0HONE 3TUART OWNEROPERATOR 6687 2753 or 0412 495 750 ALL WORK GUARANTEED . Domestic & Commercial Friendly & Clean Licence No. Lic 184464C 158031C BAYSIDE WINDOW CLEANING TRINE Trine Solutions SEWAGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS & PRESSURE CLEANING Sustainable environmental outcomes r'SJFOEMZ SFMJBCMFTFSWJDFr$PNQFUJUJWFQSJDFTr1FOTJPOFS Drainage, Gasfi tting & Plumbing EJTDPVOUr8BUFSDPOTDJPVTr'VMMZJOTVSFEr'SFFRVPUFT 6680 2358 / www.trinesolutions.com.au / 0407 439 805 Call Simon 0413 034 725 SWIMMING POOLS "92/. "!9 7).$/7 #,%!.).' BAYWATER POOLS PTY LTD Design, construction. Lic 206487C ...... 66843489 or 0419 479921 02%3352% #,%!.).' Specialising %XTERIOR &2%% 15/4%3 in non-toxic: // /" Ê*"" Ê"7 ,- HOUSE WASH %NVIRONMENTALLY AWARE NO ¨Ü¬¨¬Ú aÚ7víÜåÐvÚb¬JÜ¨Ó WINDOW s !LL POOL REQUIREMENTS s 0ROFESSIONAL ADVICE s 7ATER TESTING CLEAN CHEMICALS MINIMAL WATER USE ôã³Ú×ãÚãÚ aÚ¨ÜvЬÐÚQÚvíÜvЬРaÚBJÜvÐÚXJÓܨ s &RIENDLY SERVICE s 0OOL SERVICING 0HONE *ON ON aÚ3¬¬ÚÐvÓܬÐJܬ¨ 3TATION 3T -ULLUMBIMBY ìììÀvb¬J»»bJܬ¨ÓÀb¬£ÀJå OPP #OUNCIL CHAMBERS aÚ%ëvÐÚãôÚîvJÐÓÚví»vÐv¨bv “Always Waterwise” ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY PAINTERS aÚ¨ÓåÐvl bÚ#¬Ú³{ã©×{ ÈÈn{ÊÎääÎ Professional Window Cleaning DOMESTIC – COMMERCIAL – BOND CLEANS FLYNN’S QUALITY PAINTING Mullumbimby Pools Shop Level 5 restrictions compliant UÊ16 years’ experience UÊ*ÀviÃÃ>ÊUÊÀi`ÞÊUÊ i> WATER TESTING and all your needs and all you need to know Reliable and of the highest quality – call for a free quote For a free quote call Mark on POOL SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION FREECALL 1800 68 38 38 MOBILE 0411 444 367 6684 3542 or mobile 0410 520647 -ONDAY 7EDNESDAY &RIDAY 3ATURDAY MORNINGS 0HONE 6684 4846 Mob. 0418 666 839 Lic 130521C ‘Quality work to be sure, to be sure!’ 12 Smith St, Mullumbimby Ind. Est. Lic. 39126 Compulsive About Cleaning Professional Pristine & Polite cleaning services HOUSEHOLD SERVICES Regular cleans Spring cleans One-off cleans CHEMICAL Pre-sale Bond cleans Home detailing FREE ANTENNA & INSTALLATION CLEANING 0488 063 828 Fully insured, police checked ANTENNA EXPERT Fast service guaranteed ...... 0401 190960 BRUNSWICK TV SERVICE 30 years. Byron Shire. Bill Sked ...... 66851778 ROB DEEGAN Antennas, parts, installation ...... 0429 994516 or 66845525 Cleaning continued on next page www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 31 Service Directory CLEANING (continued) PROPER JOB BOB For all your local handyman services APPLIANCE REPAIRS - BYRON SHIRE solvehorticulture your and garden permaculture problems design expertiseand to plan solve foryour the garden future problems VACUUMS - BLENDERS - HEATERS - COFFEE MACHINES • no-digsoil tests gardens • vegies • practical • pruning demos • practical • vegies demos & fruit Rob & Lorraine Cubis Warranty Agents - Service Repairs - Phone order spare parts •cost soil cutting tests • advicepropagation • natural • gardenpest & diseasetonics •control natural Ph: 6685 1969 Mob: 0412 995267 Domestic & Commercial - HOT WATER & STOVE REPAIRS/SPARES pestgarden & disease tonics control • propagation • pruning • no-dig • cost gardens cutting tips • effective design • onsite Qs answered & more effective design • on site Qs answered & more POWER & AIR TOOL REPAIRS Diane Hart 6684 1956 YOUR GARDEN DOCTOR Free Quotes on:- s 3CREENS Dianehorticulturist Hart 6684 1956 and permacultureYOUR GARDEN designer DOCTOR 22A Tincongan St Mullumbimby ph 6684 4514 s (OLLANDS s 6ENETIANS s 0LEATED s 3ECURITY Byron Shire s AWNINGS 0ATIOS s VeRTICAL drapes GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE HINTERLAND LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION AAA ACTION GARDENERS For all your garden needs, treelopping & chipping ...... 66847775 ACREAGE MOWING A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher and mini excavator ...... 0402 716857 ABOUT BYRON SHIRE Mowing, gardening, rubbish removal ...... Mark 0421 932945 & BRUSHCUTTING Fast and reliable service. Fully insured. BLUESCAPES Bobcat & 3 tonne excavator ...... 0410 406334 ABSOLUTE ALL MOWING, garden maintenance & rubbish removal Michael ..0424 946226 or 66855202 Ben 0402 600 326 / 6684 9491 LANDSCAPE DESIGN Richard Maguire ...... 0409 927790 BLADES OF GLORY ...... 0406 673576 or 0400 434188 SHIREWIDE LANDSCAPING Ocean Shores Local ...... 66804480 or 0409 159699 BLUEGUM LANDCARE Mowing, gardening ...... Adam 0434 244224 or 66844730 BONNY’S LAWNMOWING Property Maintenance A1 Job Every Time ...... Pete 0418 562414 *Õ«ÃÊ/>ÃÊÀÀ}>Ì A COASTAL EXCAVATION • 1.5t, 6t & 12t Excavators • Bobcat • Grader • Post Hole Borers CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICE ...... 66846650 or 0408 202184 K ONSITE REPAIRS TO ALL MAJOR PUMP BRANDS GARDEN DESIGN Richard Maguire ...... 0409 927790 • Compaction roller • Rock hammer • All building works K POOL PUMP SALES REPAIRS K ALL TYPES POLYPIPES FITTINGS • Bush clearing • Dams • Road construction GARDEN WARRIOR PASSIONATE LAWN & GARDEN CARE...... Paul 0431 331810 • House, tank and site levelling • All general earthmoving GOLDEN HANDS Lawnmowing & maintenance services. Ocean Shores ...... 66805456 ÈÈn{ÊÓäÓÓ Nick 0421 626 015 GROWING THINGS GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Honest & reliable. ..Dave 0404 492927 or 66291635 0266 874 473 GUTTERS CLEANED All areas, free quotes, fully insured ...... 66850125 or 0405 922839 LAWN MOWING & MAINTENANCE ...... John 0403 694462 DOVEDALE FARM LAWN MOWING + YARD MAINTENANCE Odd jobs ...... 0437 343348 or 66843426 Organic POSTHOLE Gardening ALL EARTHWORKS BACKHOE TRENCHER [email protected] Ride on ...... Peter 0423 756394 Consultants BOBCAT ROCKGRAB EXCAVATORS TILT BUCKET Northern Rivers Mowing & Garden Maintenance ...... 66337173 or 0427 331255 0424 277 084 P. 6688 4266 GRADER 4X4 TIPPER M. 0407 176 086 ROLLER DUMP TRUCK 4 TON TREE & PALM LOPPING Felling, rubbish removal, fully insured, free quotes ...... 0405 620261 Peter McDonald s Fencing s Slashing VÀi>}iÊ Ü} Fencing & Farm s Stockyard Building ,/ "6 Ê >ÀÊ-ÌLL>À` s 4WD 4 in 1 Bucket UÊ ÝV>Û>ÌÀÃÊ{/]Ê£x/ÊEÊÓÎ/ÊUÊ LV>ÌÊÊ &ASTER NEATER THAN SLASHING Maintenance s Post & Rail Fences UÊ «>VÌÊ,iÀÊUÊ/««iÀÊ/ÀÕVÊUÊÕ}iÀÊ1Ì 0HONE "RETT UÊÌ}ÃÊUÊ/ÀiiÊ i>À}ÊUÊ/ÀiV }ÊUÊ À>>}iÊUÊ,>`Ê ÃÌÀÕVÌÊÊ 6684 2440 / 0415 838979 All areas – no job too small UÊ >ÃÊUÊ ÀÛiÜ>ÞÃÊUÊÕÃiÊ-ÌiÃÊUÊ,iÌ>}Ê7>ÃÊ ä{ÓÇÊÈÈÊÎÇ "vwVi\ÊÈÈn{ÊÎäÎÓÊÊÊ Li\Êä{£nÊÈÈxÊäx GAS FITTERS & SUPPLIERS BRUNSWICK VALLEY GAS SUPPLY. FREE DELIVERY, NO RENTAL ...... 66801575 Forest Edge Design ACREAGE MOWING FEDERAL ELGAS ...... 66212743 or 66884000 MULLUMBIMBY GAS WORKS Service & installation. Lic No L11487 ...... 66842171 WATER harvesting - earthworks management Marty’s Mowing & Brushcutting SOIL rehabilitation - organic farming HANDYPERSONS VEGETATION establishment - regeneration -iÅäVÑÓiÑ çÅ Ñ-ÅiÑUÑÈÞÅi` • property design for sustainable agriculture • permaculture consultant A RELIABLE MAN for all jobs, handyman, man with ute ...... 0427 172684 Alexander Page-de Mars 0422 798 013 or 6684 6693 ABN 77177499472 A TALL STRONG HANDYMAN /gardener/lawnmower with ute...... Andrew 0417 680225 0432 401 461 [email protected] A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Jack of All ...... Andre 66847553 or 0439 495 247 ACTION PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Carpentry, repairs, renovations ...... 0422 417295 DAVID FROST LANDSCAPES ACREAGE MOWING CALL A HUBBY for all your little odd jobs ...... Ami 0421 347320 r'BTUFSUIBOTMBTIJOH CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Tom Scott ...... 66840386 or 0418 600576 Qualifi ed horticulturalist 25 yrs experience rGUDVU)1[FSPUVSO GOLDEN HANDS Experienced, reliable handyman for all jobs ...... 66805456 Ex-Royal Botanical Gardens HANDY & MORE repair, build, garden and cleanups ...... 66802518 or 0413 721410 s -AINTENANCE s #ONSTRUCTION s $ESIGN s )RRIGATION 6687 4016 HANDYMAN with 25 years carpentry experience ...... 66840227 &OR EXPERTISE AND RESPONSIBILITY RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES ...... Michael 66844970 or 0405 325569 Phone David on 0412 767 546 0402 863 207 SW MAINTENANCE Carpentry to highest standard. 20 years experience ...... 66844960 32 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Specialising in tBMMTUZMFTPGQBWJOHCSJDLXPSL Phone Cape Byron Removals BUSINESS & OFFICE SERVICES tJSSJHBUJPOtSFUBJOJOHXBMMT 8 Grevillea St, Byron Arts & Industry Estate tUVSGBSFBTtXBUFSGFBUVSFT 6685 BOEBMMBTQFDUTPG ACCOUNTANTS s "ASED IN THE "YRON !RTS )NDUSTRY %STATE Seniors card QBWJOHBOEMBOETDBQJOH 8108 s #ONTINUING TO SERVE THE "YRON 3HIRE accepted ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry ...... 66847415 Over 20 yrs experience - friendly reliable service s ,OCAL s "RISBANE s 3YDNEY s -ELBOURNE s )NLAND Ring Dean on 0417 856 212 s "YRONS OLDEST AND MOST TRUSTED REMOVALIST ADAM & FIONA TODD Business, accounting and taxation practitioners ...... 0414 760067 BAIL, MARTIN Accountant, BAS services, MYOB, NFP accounting ...... 0428 290045 BIZWIZZ Professional & mobile – MYOB & Quickbooks, www.bizwizz.com.au ...... 0400 758192 MINI EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT BOOKKEEPING Accounts, BAS, GST, training. Call out service, cheap rates ...... Eddy 0421 971807 HIRE BOOKKEEPING, MYOB Annette Stanton ...... 0419 627506 BOOKKEEPING, MYOB Barbara Stander ...... 66857721 Ian Mathison 0428 842 285 AH 6684 2285 HUDSON MANAGEMENT SERVICES ...... 66872960 Servicing the Byron Shire and beyond s .O WEEKEND s &REE BOXES TAPE n SURCHARGE CONDITIONS APPLY s &RIENDLY STAFF s 3TORAGE AVAILABLE ALL ASPECTS OF LANDSCAPING UÊ*>Û}ÊUÊ,iÌ>}ÊÜ>ÃÊUÊ-ÌiÊÜÀÊUÊ/ÕÀwÊ}Ê UÊ>À`iÊ`iÃ}ÊEÊVÃÌÀÕVÌÊUÊ iVÃÊEÊ«iÀ}>à LIGHTHOUSE REMOVALS >Êà Ê0410 483 553 VÊ££äÓä /Fl CE n .IKI 02 6684 5395 -OBILE n 'ORDON 0420 505 395 %MAIL LIGHTHOUSEREMOVALS GMAILCOM -AN WITH A 6AN 4RUCK aÚ3vJÓ¬¨JXvÚÐv£¬ëJÚÐJÜvÓÚaÚÐvvÚÅå¬ÜvÓ aÚJÓÜÚ ¬JÓÜÚaÚ ÐÓXJ¨vÚÜìbvÚJÚìvvÚ .¬¨vÚ³ÞôôÚ{ÚØÚÞô Telephone: 6687 1815 Bookkeeping BAS Reporting MULLUMBIMBY REMOVALS System Development Accounts Set Up Payroll & Superannuation Training 0HILIP 4OOVEY Formerly Stan Robinson Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, weekly KySaMa Angels E: offi[email protected] PHFAX Guardians for your Books Website: kysama.com.au Û>ÀÕÃÊ«iiÌÃÊ>Û>>LiÊvÀÊÌi`Ê>VViÃÃÊ«ÀiVÌà Full range of packing materials and cartons 6684 2198 COMPUTER SERVICES LUKE’S MOBILE PC troubleshooting & repairs...... 66803263 or 0431 970526 UÊ->`ÊUÊ-ÃÊUÊÀ>ÛiÃÊ Wheel Do It UÊ*ÌÃÊEÊÃÌ>ÌÕiÃÊUÊ ÌÃ]ÊÌÃÊÀi Wheel Move It 1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course) LOCAL / INTERSTATE ÈÈn{ÊÓÎÓÎÊÉÊä{£nÊÈÈÎÊnÎ 4x4 Truck – 7 days HOURLY RATES & QUOTES PEST CONTROL Anthony 0414 842 149 fe l ve d &2%% RODENT TREATMENT RUBBISH REMOVAL *ITTERBUG 0EST #ONTROL WITH EACH DOMESTIC SERVICE 6 Ê 7-" Ê " *1/ ,Ê- ,6 - ÛÀiÌ>ÞÊÃ>viÊÌÀi>ÌiÌÊiÌ `à ABOUT BYRON SHIRE Rubbish removed/recycled ...... Mark 0421 932945 iÜÊ >V iÃ]Ê,i«>ÀðÊ1«}À>`iÃ]Ê/À>}]Ê iÌÜÀ}]ÊÌiÀiÌÊ BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m2, 4m2, 6m2 bins ...... 0417 458149 or 66871544 iVÌ]Ê-vÌÜ>ÀiÊ7ÊÓäää8*]Ê7Ê6ÃÌ>°Ê iÀÌ°Ê/iV °Ê VÀÃvÌÊ->ià ¼Ê}Õ>À>ÌiiÊ>ÊÌ ÀÕ} ÊLÊÜÌ ÊÊ * \Ê LiÊä{£{Ên{ÎÊxxÊÀÊäÓÊÈÈn{ÊÎxx Ê ``iÊiÝÌÀ>ÃÊÊÞʵÕÌi½ V°Ê °ÊääÇÓn£ GET RID OF IT! Rubbish, recycling, green waste. Richard ...... 0422 407997 or 66876574 UÊi>\Ê>ÜÃJḛ̈V°>ÕÊUÊVVi«ÌÃÊVÀi`ÌÊV>À`à - «Ê£äÊ,ÃÃÊ`ÕÃÌÀ>Ê «iÝ]Ê-Ì>ÌÊ-Ì]Ê ÕÕ >Ê >ÞÊÈÈÇÈÊÓäxÈÊÀÊä{äÊxxÈÊ{Ó WELCOME HERE , Ê -Ê ÃÊ>ÌÊ£xÊ,ÛiÀÃ`iÊ ÀÛi]Ê ÕÕLLÞÊÓ{nÓÊ "-/ Ê- *-Ê f£8Ê",Ê{Ê7 - REMOVALISTS 011001110011101011001100010110011100110111001100111001110101100110001011001110 011011100110011100111010110011000101100111001101110011001110011101011001100010 110011100110111001100111001110101100110001011001110011011100110011100111010110 GET A MOVE ON! Ute, driver and trailer ...... Richard 66876574 or 0422 407997 EÊ, Ê - 011000101100111001101110011000101100111001101110011000101100111001101110011000%PDUPS%BUB3FTDVF Have you lost Has data been Call Doctor Data Rescue today! • images • videos • formatted Low rates, ä{£ÈÊä£nÊÇxx • documents ? • deleted ? Fast local service. 6AL6NH6;;DG967A: • music • damaged 0419 146618 SECURITY SERVICES We can recover from • hard disks • USB flash drives • ipods/mp3 players G:BDK6AH;G:><=I • CDs/DVDs • digital camera storage (SD etc) ++-,+))*$%)%..&,+)+ BRUNSWICK VALLEY LOCKSMITHS Shirewide ...... 66771550 or 0412 144679 SEWING & MACHINE & APPLIANCE SERVICES COMPUTER REPAIRS •MOBILE SERVICE •PC & Mac •SALES A1 SEWING MACHINES Since 1964 Leaders In Service ...... 66847447 •URGENT •WIRELESS SPECIALIST OR MEN TREE SERVICES IMAX COMPUTERS Byron Bay Since 1998 0418 767 774 02 66 848 018 CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICE ...... 66846650 or 0408 202184 JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL s 1UALIl ED !RBORIST s 4REE 0RUNING DY’S REMOVAL s 4REE 2EMOVAL s 3TUMP 2EMOVAL s -ULCHING AN Murwillumbah S s &ULLY )NSURED s 3AME $AY 2ESPONSE Friendly Jamaican service Servicing the Tweed & Northern Rivers 131 546 02 6679 5290 or 0400 483 101 [email protected] UPHOLSTERY Apple ComputersLightforce BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Re-covering specialists: Bangalow Upholstery ...... 66871553 Ready for work within & beyond Byron BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Curtains & soft furnishings ...... 66853745 or 0403 713303 Brisbane Sydney backloading WINDOW TINTING A large selection of New MacBooks and iMacs & iPods In Stock too ! For careful service & great rates $ '" '#$$Brigantine St. Byron Bay 8796 SUNRISE WINDOW TINTING Cars, homes, etc. Quality guaranteed ...... Richard 0412 158478 phone 66801158 or 0408 004719 TWEED BYRON WINDOW TINTING Serving the Shire since 2000 ...... 66802484 Computer Services continued on next page www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 33 Service Directory COMPUTER SERVICES (continued) WHERE CREATIVE & PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING CAN I FIND? GICLEE PRINTING ART & BODY BASED THERAPY Felicity Grace. Mullumbimby Wednesdays ...... 66846212 LOCALL AUSTRALIS on Fine Art Media & Canvas extra wide (1.6m) DENTISTS + Scanning + Retouching + Stretching + Framing + Laminating ADSL 56k Dialup Webhosting + Block mounting + more... at the most reasonable price? STILL @ BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ...... 66851264 Broadband from from 3 Centennial Cct A&I Estate Byron Bay $24.95/mth56k $9.95/mth $12/mth THE CENTRE 6685 5808 www.the-centre.com.au BYRON DENTAL SURGERY Mercury-free restorations ...... 66807774 Telephone/ broadband bundles available MULLUMBIMBY DENTAL CENTRE 100 Stuart St, Mullumbimby ...... 66842644 1800 2888 71 www.australis.net FLORISTS BRUNSWICK BOTANICALS Fresh fl owers, exotic plants, seedlings & gifts. Deliver anywhere 66851698 OH HANG IT OH POT IT Fresh local fl owers & plants. Deliveries ...... 66842557 PASSION@FLOWERS Byron Bay. Fresh fl owers, weddings. Interfl ora member ...... 66855209 HEALTH ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...... 66857366 ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis ...... 66857001 ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Postural re-education for pain, stress/dysfunction. M. Hayes ...66809770 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern. Practitioner, tutor and trainer ...... 66846444 MULLUM HOMEOPATHY Christina (Ina) Buhse registered classical Homeopath...... 66841028 The Original Mr Macintosh MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Massage, 79 Stuart St ...... 66843002 MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ...... 66841511 Tuition - Troubleshooting - Setup - Advice REMEDIAL MASSAGE CLINIC Treating pain and chronic conditions ...... Matt Stott 0407 760103 Serving the Byron Shire Mac Community for over 8 years REMEDIAL MASSAGE Neil Eadsforth, specifi c treatents for pain – Mullum ...... 66846542 I’ll come to you! Call Tom on 0418 408 869 OSTEOPATHY ANDREW HALL Biodynamic cranial. New Brighton ...... 66802027 BANGALOW Jodie Jacobs ...... 66872337 BANGALOW Julie Streckfuss ...... 66872337 ! BRUNSWICK HEADS OSTEOPATHY Sue Broadbent, Monday – Friday ...... 66851126 BYRON OSTEOPATHIC CARE Eve Schoenheimer & Jodie Jacobs ...... 66807575 ' ' ! ' # ! ! ' ' & & &% $ ! ! " PHYSIOTHERAPY ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, acupuncture Suff olk Park 1 Bryce St .. 66853511 BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Craniosacral, Massage, Pilates & Acupuncture. Libbie Nelson, Renata Tenta, Eddie Atkin, Clare Connolly. Lot 1, Ballina Road, Bangalow ...... 66872330 Mobile computer setup, repair, virus/ CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, acupuncture, physio ...... 66857222 trojan removal & tuition VOIP, Network/ CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel. 3/10 Station Street, Bangalow ...... 66872337 Broadband setup & fault finding Realistic PETRA KARNI Craniosacral, Alexander Technique, physio. 55 Shirley St, Byron ...... 66807207 pricing & no fix – no fee (conditions apply) NICK EDMOND, MARTINA RIGBY Physiotherapy, acupuncture & craniosacral therapy ‘Govinda’ 8 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Monday, Wednesday, Friday ...... 66843255 0432 953 961 or 6684 4335 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY NIGEL PITMAN ...... 66803499 WE come to YOU LOGO DESIGN BUSINESS STATIONERY BROCHURES PAULA RAYMOND-YACOUB Acupuncture and physio ...... 66851646 WEBSITES ADVERTISEMENTS SIGNAGE LABELS AFFORDABLE & RELIABLE PACKAGING BOOKS CDDVD COVERS MOTORING Sales, service & repairs / Laptop & PC specialist M "35%&4*(/ BILLINUDGEL TYRES & BATTERIES ...... 66802366 SUNRISE COMPUTERS CAR BODIES REMOVED Any condition, for quote phone Mark ...... 0427 660641 CAR BODIES REMOVED FREE $$$s PAID ...... 66845296 or 66845403 1 Centennial Circuit FRED HENRY MECHANICAL REPAIRS Billinudgel ...... 66802155 Byron Arts & Industry Estate 6685 8922 MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay ...... 66858500 seesaw 76NH>9: G69>6IDGH!L>C9H8G::CH 6C96>G8DC9>I>DC>C< 24 Hours 7 Days AUTO COOLING e: [email protected] p: 02 6680 9624 m: 0423 685 902 Serving Byron Shire Natrad SERVICE CENTRE Where else would you take a leak! 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Ph 6680 2444 COMPUTER TONER & CARTRIDGES s 4YRES s "ATTERIES s 7HEEL !LIGNMENTS MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE LEGENDARY Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016 OFFROAD TYRES STYLIZE SCREENPRINTING MISCELLANEOUS / Ê*, / ,ÊEÊ ,/, Ê-* -/ 6680 8560 PET SERVICES 9 9/52 /.% 34/0 3(/0 %34!",)3(%$ 9%!23 2/16 Tasman Way, Byron Bay 1- -- 4ASMAN 7AY "YRON !RTS )NDUSTRY %STATE MOBILE DOG WASH -Ê - ,-Ê8 -Ê, *,-Ê- - AND GROOMING PRINTING & GRAPHIC ART ACCENT COLOR The Copy & Laminating Shop ...... 66856236 ACCENT COLOR Web Design & Construction ...... 66856236 PICTURE FRAMING NORTH COAST PRINT SOLUTIONS Design and Printers ...... 66858264 HEALTH & LIFESTYLE ARTISTS CANVASSES Premium cotton/linen, unbeatable prices ...... 66808010 BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ...... 66803444 ! 3POT OF 0AINT CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING @ BYRON ART SUPPLIES 3/97 Centennial Circuit ...... 66808010 Ceramic & Art Studio BEAUTY HAIKU FRAMING & DESIGN 144 Jonson St, Byron Bay ...... 66807891 "IRTHDAY 0ARTIES +IDS !RT #LASSES ALLURE BODY WAXING Suff olk Park ...... 0403 417508 WHERE CREATIVE & PROFESSIONAL 0OTTERY #LASSES (OLIDAY 0ROGRAMS CELEBRANTS CAN I FIND? CUSTOM FRAMING #ENTENNIAL #IRCUIT "YRON "AY !RTS )NDUSTRY %STATE 0H with a huge range of beautiful mouldings, fi llets, matts OCEANA Wedding Ceremonies ‘par excellence’ www.oceanaheart.com ...... 66803504 and framing options to produce the perfect frame for STILL @ any artwork... at the most reasonable price? CHIROPRACTIC 3 Centennial Cct A&I Estate Byron Bay THE CENTRE 6685 5808 www.the-centre.com.au CHIROPRACTOR Bruce Campbell, Brent Verco 52 Shirley St, Byron Bay ...... 66858159 DISCOVER CHIROPRACTIC BYRON BAY Margaret Tay ...... 66808400 VETERINARY SURGEONS MICHAEL SCHWAGER Chiropractor 108 Stuart St, Mullumbimby ...... 66841962 MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Karl Wedeman & Brent Verco. 110 Dalley St ...... 66841028 BYRON BAY VET CLINIC 1/70 Centennial Cct. Rowen Trevor-Jones ...... 66856899 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman .66858553 MULLUMBIMBY VET CLINIC Neil Farquhar & Dr Richard Gregory ...... 66843818 34 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Classifi eds . SEEKING PUBLIC INTEREST INDEX Are you of a multi-cultural background? Are you interested in forming a steering Births ...... 40 committee to create ‘The Unity Festival’, Birthdays ...... 40 ECHO CLASSIFIEDS 6684 1777 a multi cultural event, comprising food, Business Opportunity ...... 38 dance, song, story telling, craft etc. Ph Kerry 66795276 or Helga 66793083. Businesses For Sale ...... 38 Bus Services ...... 37 PHONE ADS RATES & PAYMENT DEADLINE Caravans ...... 38 FLOWER OF LIFE Ads may be taken by phone on 6684 1777 $13.00 for the fi rst two lines 12pm Monday Car Service ...... 38 WORKSHOP 8.30am – 1pm Monday (minimum charge) for display ads Childcare ...... 37 DOLPHIN TRIP TO HAWAII www.dolphinwave.info 0411559188 Clothing and Alterations ...... 37 9am – 5pm Tuesday to Friday $4.00 for each extra line 1pm Monday Computers ...... 37 Ads can’t be taken on the weekend (these prices include GST) for line ads BAY INSIGHT For Sale ...... 37 Cash, cheque or credit card Garage Sales ...... 38 AT OUR OFFICES MEDITATION – Mastercard or Visa. Resumes weekly meetings on Tues Halls For Hire ...... 37 Classifi ed ads may also be lodged at our offi ces: Account Prepayment required for: Garage Sales, Share Feb 3 7.15pm at Temple Byron Health Notices ...... 36 enquiries 46 Melaleuca Dr. Enq. Mullumbimby – Village Way, Stuart St Accommodation, Short Term Accomodation, Holiday Accommodation ...... 38 phone 6685 5222 www.dharma.org.au or 66847142 Byron Bay – 95 Jonson St Wanted to Rent and Work Wanted classifi cations ALL WELCOME House Sit ...... 38 Houses For Sale ...... 38 BRUNSWICK WOODCHOP RAFFLES : In Memoriam ...... 40 FOR CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK Boat package winner Justin Beckett 3039, Chainsaw Ryan Carr 2482. Land For Sale ...... 38 Thank you to all who supported all PHOTOS Back by popular demand: Lawyers ...... 37 raffl es. All photos handled by The Echo – all THE AUSTRALIAN CANNABIS CHOKE THE SMOKES ACTING CLASSES WITH HYPNOSIS. Paul L. Jones C.Ht. with Play Biz - Byron, Bangalow, Clunes Livestock ...... 40 care & no responsibility taken. COOKBOOK DO IT NOW! 0429332067 Enrolling now for 2009. 0422773385 Lost & Found ...... 40 @ Echo offi ces Mullumbimby & Byron TAROT COURSE Motor Vehicles ...... 38 SUBSCRIBE TO THE ECHO Bay or www.ozshop.net Wed 18 Feb, 7-10pm Mullum, 8 weeks If you want to be sure of your copy each Hands on. Fun. Supportive. Exp Tutor. Musical Notes ...... 40 MARRIAGE ZOXpro week, or if you have a friend who’d like CD & DVD DUPLICATION/ Learn mental photograhpy 66840061 - www.janemeredith.com Only Adults ...... 40 to have a subscription, why not send DISC PRINTING CELEBRANT Unique weddings & ceremonies www.zoxpro.com/timefl ight.htm Pets ...... 40 them one? $35 per quarter or $125 DVD production/Video to DVD transfers. per year, post incl. Write to ‘The Echo’ ALISON MACKAY 66801884 One more time for the craic... Positions Vacant ...... 39 Starlight Pictures, North Ocean Shores. www.alisonmackay.com 6 Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby Phone 66805529 or 0416159460 CONTEMPORARY EGYPTIAN Professional Services ...... 36 2482 including payment in advance. MULLUMBIMBY PONY CLUB sign WILD ZIINNIAS Property For Sale ...... 38 MASTER OF CEREMONIES on & car wash. REFER TO AD IN at the Rails in March! Dance Workshop Matt Towner 0414185976 LIVESTOCK t4VOEBZUI'FCSVBSZt Public Notices...... 35 Stressed? 10am - 4pm Share Accommodation ...... 38 Say no to rugs! Brunswick Heads Short Term Accommodation ... 38 THE RUG SHOP, BANGALOW PSYCHIC CONSULTANT: MEDIUM XJUI4BSBI)BNJMUPO Social Escorts ...... 40 GSPN4VSBZB)JMBM%BODF4DIPPM To Lease ...... 39 ANTHEA AMORE With over 45+ years of invaluable #PPLJOHXJUI.PIBOJ To Let ...... 38 MARRIAGE CELEBRANT experience as a Psychic, Consultant, 66844559 0422383151 Tractor Repairs ...... 38 Medium, Counsellor and Advisor www.antheaamore.com for business, personal, career and Tradework ...... 37 HONOURING LOVE AND LOSS relationships. I can offer a level of Tree Lopping ...... 37 accuracy, a depth of compassion and ANNA STEELE Tuition ...... 40 Audrey Fisher proven psychic gifts, and I request that DANCE SCHOOL Celebrant - 0414720081 Wanted ...... 38 you do not reveal your particular enquiry. CLASSES RECOMMENCE 3RD FEBRUARY Wanted To Rent...... 39 All sessions by appointment only. Work Wanted ...... 39 CELEBRANT KIDS & ADULTS DEREK HARPER 6687 1006 Annabelle. TAP & JAZZ 66803032. [email protected] BOYS & MENS STOMP DISCLAIMER MEN’SLINE SUPPORT ENQUIRES PHONE: COUNSELLORS – Willing to listen. 6684 1656 or 0402 485 687 Advertisements placed in The Byron Ph 66222240 7pm-11pm every night. Shire Echo do not refl ect the views or opinions of the editorial staff. The Byron Shire Echo does not make HAMMER & HAND OSHO any representations as to the accuracy JEWELLERY & METAL COLLECTIVE BAMBOO or suitability of any content or information An eclectic range of locally hand-made contained in advertising material nor jewellery and more at studio prices. FOR SALE does publication constitute in any way Meet the makers 7 days, 10am - 5pm an endorsement by The Byron Shire 1/4 Ti Tree Place, Byron A & I Estate. Large variety of non-invasive Echo of the content or representations clumping bamboos to suit contained therein. every garden. Beautiful The Byron Shire Echo does not accept WOODWORK FOR WOMEN Enq 66843160 ornamentals and popular any liability for the representations or www.woodworkforwomen.com OSHO Natraj Dance promises made in paid advertisements Meditation & Heart Dance hedging/screening species. or for any loss or damage arising from reliance on such content, DANCE the TANGO Live music with Tallawong Garden Nurseries representations or promises. New begs 6 week course, $80, start Mon ‘The Atmospheres’ 221 Kennedys Lane, Tyagarah 9th Feb, 6.15pm. Uniting Church Hall, Dalley St, Mullum. All other classes as Ewingsdale Hall PH: 6684 8047 before. Bookings phone 66845297 PUBLIC NOTICES Sun Feb 1 at 6pm Open Wed-Sat 9-4 pm SOUND RECORDING & PRODUCTION – CLASSIFIEDS – EFTPOS/creditcard. DESIGN. Multitrack to end product. Ph: 6688 2494 Can be booked any time during business hours Monday to Friday by Multiformat. All styles. 20 + years exp. phoning 66841777. Richard 0438858726 or 66859965 Blue Moon Publishing Please be very clear about what you BYRON Birth Your Dream Book! want to have printed in your ad. Our AURA-SOMA Echo staff will read your ad back to you. LEVEL 1 COURSE MARKET Please help us by making sure we have 6 days exploring colour, essential oils, correct details and phone numbers. Ascended Masters & Archangels. Please also have your credit card ready Feb 20,21,22,27,28 & 1st March SUNDAY 1ST for ALL ads placed over the telephone. Contact Santoshi 0411114344 Editing • Design • Marketing Saturday evenings 6pm-10pm FEBRUARY • Author Rep Railway Park, Jonson Street, Byron Bay ANGEL CLASSES No Dogs Please 02 6685 5220 • 0408 067 635 Market enquiries 6685 7777 Psychic development with the Angels [email protected] [email protected] – byronartisanmarket.com 6 week course starts Feb 11 in Mullum with Liz Winter Dip. Prof. Couns $150 66845346 www.lizwintermedium.com NUMINA INSTITUTE presents MULLUMBIMBY SOUP KITCHEN FINDING &//$3 Neighbourhood Centre, Dalley Street, Wednesday 5pm. 66841816 WHAT’S h ,USCIOUS LUNCHES IN OUR REAL GARDEN COURTYARD RESOLVE ISSUES A 10 week journey of deep h 1UALITY CATERING SERVICES personal transformation h #ELEBRATION CAKES EASILY AND QUICKLY! The Recognition based on the teaching of Create powerful change, break Reawakening and Reclaiming BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL h 0LATTERS TAPAS ECKHART TOLLE’S book habits and addictions, detach the Sacred Through the MULLUMBIMBY POOL CLOSURE h 6ENUE AVAILABLE FOR FUNCTIONS from inner turmoil and struggle, Feminine Mysteries ‘A NEW EARTH’. overcome fears and phobias The Petria Thomas Memorial Swimming Pool in Mullumbimby h 0ARTY BOOKINGS AVAILABLE Alchemical & Worldly Work New program starts Hypnotherapy works! in a Female Body Thursday Feb 5, 7-9.30pm will be closed Thursday 29 January 2009, and possibly Friday h #OME SEE US SOON FOR 30 January 2009. This is due to maintenance being carried A WOOD FIRED PIZZA - Initiation Retreat for Women - Free Intro Night Ch1 out on the Olympic pool which cannot be held over until the Byron Bay Where: Ocean Shores close of the season. The pool will be open again on Saturday 0( February 5th - 8th Who: Alistair & Grace 31 January 2009. Byron Shire Council apologises for any -/" February 14th Cost: $195-$175 (e-bird by 30/1) 4!3-!. 7!9 inconvenience this may cause. Information and brochures phone: Booking: Oceana 6680 3504 "92/. !243 ).$ %34 Colleen 0410 635 367 WWWLUSCIOUSFOODSCOM Numina Institute (02) 6684 1366 Enquiries: Len Reilly 02 6626 7159 www.gentleawakenings.com.au Email: [email protected] www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 35 THE ART OF BEING Relaxing, Meditative NIA Life drawing class, Byron Scout Hall SPIRITUAL HEALINGS SWEDISH Massage Dance, movement classes for fi tness Fridays 9.30-12pm. $20. All welcome. from renowned healer Samantha Corrie HATHA YOGA Ocean Shores 1.5 hrs $80. and wellbeing. Ph Julie 0402980805 OCEAN SHORES Ph Beth 66805872 or 0431974599 - Shamanic Practitioner and Thurs 9.30am & Tues 5.30pm Susan 0411409123 www.niaaustralia.com.au Spiritual Healer. Sam is coming to Pioneer Hall Mullum, Aesha 66843788 MEDICAL CENTRE Byron Bay for two weeks only. Sing By The Sea Goddess Workshop: FEEL WONDERFUL UNDERSTAND *Massage Therapy* would like to Joyful music classes for young children. Fri night, Sat & Sun, Feb 6,7,8 Therapeutic massage & energy work BLOCKAGES & STRESSES Swedish 1hr - $50. Tuesdays Mullum. Phone Mandy 66841364 $285 per person Phone Linda 0402199999 to your health & well being. Clear them Accredited. Ph 66842320, 0422138644 welcome Soul retrieval healing avail on request safely & effectively with Kinesiology. Dr Katherine Dent For more information contact BODY BALANCE MASSAGE Phone Paritosho on 66802475 SALSA Kirsten on 0423362344 or Quality therapeutic bodywork, Massage for You to our practice. Lyanne’s new beg course starts Wed email: [email protected] 20 yrs experience. Herbert 0408782834 Therapeutic, soft, medium, fi rm or deep 11th Feb 7pm @ Liquid. Join Byron’s YOGA tissue, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi master WITH JOANNE Please phone for an thriving SMUDGE SERVICE WITH Mobile avail. Ph John 0411842117 An integrated practice of Latin dance scene & learn with the best! SMOKE & SOUND ‘BODY WISDOM’ postures, breath and meditation appointment on 0431394354 [email protected] INTERPLAY Clear yourself, home, offi ce or land of ASHTANGA YOGA Beginners welcome Wed Feb 4, 11, 18, 7-9pm residing and/or negative energies Mon-Sat @ 9:30am. Beginners welcome. Tues 6.45-8.30am, Thurs 9.30-11.30, 02 6680 1580 IF YOU are looking for a home business Mullum Drill Hall $15/$10. Ph 66841888 Contact me Bob at: Enquiries ph Sam 0412147020 Yellow Church, Mullumbimby with integrity that actually works, and are www.interplayaus.com.au [email protected] interested in personal development call Sat 10-12pm, Pioneer Hall, Mullum 0412334859. Free information session THAI MASSAGE 1.5 hrs $50, home visit Phone 66843654 this Sat 31st, Gold Coast Venue PROF SERVICES $60. Ekka, 7 days 66804478. No sex. COLONICS DENTURES LEARN REIKI Lennox Head. 0458633869 Dual Controlsontrol LOOK GOOD Workshops in New Brighton. 66805098 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au Relaxed & ProfessionalProfession FEEL GOOD Instructor Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002 DETOX RETREATS Targeting Driver Education Jan 24 to 31 at Tallow Beach Houses Aromatherapy SHOE DOCTOR March 6 to 12 at Gaia Retreat & Spa BYRON BAY Shoe Surgery now operating Phone 0458733869 Massage DRIVING SCHOOL @ Sole Bros, Arts & Industry Estate. www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au Surgery hours 8am - 5pm Kinesiology Information & bookings:bookings SHIATSU Bobb Pearse Pear REMEDIAL DEEP TISSUE 0409 329 492 TAX DOCTOR! Phone: Ronald H Wolff, former offi cer with Health Fund Rebates. Ocean Shores 6685 5860 Peter 66801654, 0427133311 SHIATSU Teenagers Tax Dept is happy to keep you in good by $6 per appointment tax health incl. GST. For personal and BEST MOBILE MASSAGE therapeutic 6682 5559 class professional tax services call 66794129 20yrs exp. Phone Julie 0419339319 Will make house calls. MONDAY THURSDAY 9.30-11.30am Hatha Diana 9.30-11.30am Ishta Joanne 3.30-5pm Hatha Diana 'IFT HEALTH 3.30-5.00pm Hatha Diana TUESDAY 5.30-7.00pm Hatha Diana /- 6OUCHERS 6.45-8.30am Ishta Joanne 10.00-12pm Hatha (Intermediate) Sam FRIDAY b HEARTSPACE b 5.30-7.30pm Dru Yoga Diana Massage at Heartspace. 0423293995 SPECIALISING IN: 9.30-11.30am Hatha Diana WEDNESDAY ÈÈn{ÊÇÈÓÇ 9.30-11.30am Hatha Beginners Diana SATURDAY s 0OOL 2ENOVATIONS 5.30-7.00pm Hatha Diana 8.30-10.30am Hatha Pennie & Paul ä{ääÊxxÎÊÈ{Ó KINESIOLOGY Clear subconscious sabotages. s ,ANDSCAPING 5 WEEK BEGINNERS COURSE STARTS MON FEB 2, 6-7.30PM ÜÜÜ°LÞÀ}`}°V Reprogram patterns and beliefs. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL s "ALI (UTS De-stress. Restore vibrancy and 9 Myocum St Mullumbimby 2482 Diana Ewing 6684 3431 physical health. Clear allergies. s .EW 0OOLS Email: [email protected] SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract. 66846914 HYPNOTHERAPY & Counselling. Wendy Purdey . Relax, resolve, release & restore inner calm 35--%2 SPECIAL CZlWZ\^ccZghXaVhh & clarity. Benefi ts include insights, understanding & energy to create -%42% ,!0 0//, HiVgihBdc&+i];ZW change. Enq welcome 66802630 &2%% 7!4%2 &%!452% 7)4( %6%29 0//, suffolk park community hall corner alcorn street and clifford street Vi bangalow studio and head offi ce 72 byron street, bangalow (parking at rear) I]Z=diZa OSTEOPATH W Julie Sally Beginners .- ".+ A biodynamic approach to Osteopathy Th Claire $5 Nick (6pm) / %( , ' ")&# * % & # 02 6684 2719 vitality4life.net in the cranial fi eld F Liz ANDREW HALL S Karena New Brighton, 66802027, Thurs, Fri. Su Liz Experience that makes INTERNATIONAL Not your usual Osteopathy. HAIRSTYLE Free Class! a difference Yoga for Back care Byron Bay’s longest established Yoga ARTIST & COLOURIST School – since 1988 Professional ambience. Every Friday 12:15 - 1pm BIO-ENERGY SHAKING With Liz Costigan One-on-one experience. 6am 8am 10am 4pm 6pm Free consultation. New Class! M $5 John Alex Lila Nitzan PART TIME Yoga Nula T Alison Bettina Michael Star Alex Sarita 0424 439 627 Every Thursday 6pm TEACHER TRAINING With Nick Gibbs W Liz John Kara $8 Davina BYRON BAY & SYDNEY $5 Class! Th Alison Liina Davina Frank Star STARTS FEB 2009 Market Day Special F $5 John Liina Lila $5 Every Thursday 10 - 11:30am YOGA RETREAT With Claire Evans Sat $5 Alex Bettina Michael JAN 17 Sun $5 Liina Kara Liz www.ratubagus.com Byron Yoga Lounge 1a Banksia Drive All classes suitable for beginners. YOGA & SURFING RETREAT Weekend Workshop 6th-8th Feb Byron Arts & Industrial Estate $15 per class or 5 class pass $60. $150/$120 conc. Thursday weekly (Above Lois Lane’s Shoeshop) JAN 24 Enquiries: 6687 2230. group 6.30pm-8.30pm $10. Call Liz Costigan 0402770441 Ocean Shores Com. Centre Term 1 - Enrol now www.byroniyengaryoga.com The Epicentre. 51 Border St, Byron Bay www.byronyoga.com Dani: 0431 108 791 Martin 0416 356 930 36 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au NURTURING MASSAGE BLANK DVDs A therapeutic Swedish/Reiki combo MASSAGE $60 1hr CDs & Mini DV tapes @ BODY BALANCE, 2/111 Jonson St CLOTHING & ALTRTNS For deep relaxation BRIDGLANDS Sat, Sun, Mon & Tues with Claire Hay NICK HART At your place SEWING: HEMS & ALTERATIONS. Mullumbimby. 66842511 Phone 0414243491 Piecework/Dance Clubs. 0432185180 Please phone 0404245101 Wed, Thurs & Fri with Herbert Phone 0408782834 ALTERATIONS, SEWING & REPAIRS ",Ê Ê9"1,Ê BMX CLEARANCE MOBILE MASSAGE Phone on 66855976 or 0411530670 *," --" Ê/, Ê , Ê -t ON SELECTED HIGH END BMX BIKES Specialising in Deep Tissue & relaxation. ACUPUNCTURE s 2%-/6!,3 s 0!,-3 s 42%% 352'%29 up to 50% off while stocks last 9 years exp. Phone Lisa 0410655955 s (ERBAL MEDICINE s 02/&%33)/.!, #,)-"%23 sv v TRUE WHEEL CYCLES 66841959 BUS SERVICES #()00%2 s &2%% 15/4%3 s &5,,9 ).352%$ s 4HERAPEUTIC MASSAGE ,/ @#%24 (/24!2" s 345-0 '2).$).' s MOBILE MASSAGE Lomi Lomi, deep s &IRST TREATMENT BYRON 2 BRISBANE EXPRESS ,!2'% !.$ -5,4)0,% 345-03 tissue, Reiki. Ph Julius 0439490908 Ophir, Byron Bay. 0433108446 City/Airport 2 hours. 1800626222 /, Ê "** WARD’S Alex, Brunswick Heads 0410576367 Your local #ARMINE Landscape Supplies ADVANCED Remedial Massage CHILDCARE Wooden railway sleepers, concrete Therapies. Mobile avail. Ph 0432021539 qualifi ed arborist sleepers, garden ornaments & pots, Tibetan 5 Rites s #/.3#)/53 #(),$#!2% s mulches, soil, metals, gravel & more. TIBETAN AYURVEDIC + BALINESE Exp loving, caring nanny, great ref’s. s 0ROFESSIONAL CLIMBER Mon-Fri 7.00am-5pm, Sat 7.00am-2pm. in Mullum MASSAGE 2EIKI 6ICKY Casual OK. Linda Flower 0421892812 1176 Myocum Rd, Mullum. 66842323 Yoga-like exercises that activate energy s 4REE PRUNING REMOVAL centres, assist sleep, digestion, mental EXPERIENCED Childcare Worker s v X v CHIPPER AND GOOD used furniture bought and sold clarity and more. Gentle for all ages Massage at the available to babysit. Cert 3, First Aid, CHERRY PICKER s &ULLY INSURED Bridglands Mullumbimby 66842511 and levels of fi tness. 5 sessions, CPR, Epipen training. Bec 0405383438 then continue at home for life! Heartspace VITALITY 4 LIFE (ABOVE SANTOS MULLUMBIMBY) FREE QUOTES COLD PRESS JUICERS. In store now. $99 HALLS FOR HIRE Bridglands, M’by, 66842511 Wed 6.30pm or Sat 8am $100 BALI BLISS TREATMENTS $)3#/5.43 &/2 34/2- $!-!'% EWINGSDALE HALL AVAILABLE 2 hours Delicious Aromatic Scrub WOOD SHAVINGS suit gardens, stables, Begins February 4 or 7 for your function. Ph 66847706 AH 6684 9137 or 0427 347 380 + Deep Relaxing Massage & eco-toilets. Phone Stan 0412429156 and Complementary Refl exology COOLAMON GARDENS ALSO AVAILABLE 1 hour Therapeutic Massage $60 ToMeditation destress, for inner peace PLANTS FOR SALE 1 hour Relaxing Massage $50 TREE CONTROL Natives & exotics for the home garden and for spiritual connection and larger landscapes. Great prices & Universal Healing Wednesdays $20 UÊ{ÊÝÊ{Ê/ÀÕV]Ê£Ó»Ê ««iÀ Wednesday 7.30pm $10 UÊ->viÊÀiÛ>ÊEÊ««} huge range. Come and browse. Ocean Begins February 4 Prenatal package + more Shores end of Coolamon Scenic Drive. For appointments please phone UÊ*ÀviÃÃ>Ê LiÀà Open 7 days. 66805505 Call Marilyn Blackwood UÊ-ÌÀÊ`>>}i Holistic Psychologist 0423 293 995 www.heartspacemassage.com UÊ-ÌÕ«Ê}À`} BAMBOO PLY Tel 6684 5086 , Ê+1"/ -ÊEÊ 6 FROM SQM "AMBOO &LOORING FULLY INSURED For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 - sample & brochure North Coast 0422 767 677 www.bambooply.com.au Exercise Physiology ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP Specialising in Women’s COMPUTERS Health & Exercise QUARRY PRODUCTS ).4%2.%4 s $!4!"!3% s $)')4!, Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal FileMaker Pro Specialist DUST !,, 3):% $%,)6%2)%3 Lose Weight 11th Hour Group Pty Ltd. Phone 66845517, 0418481617 WWWHRGCOMAU s & Gain Energy COBBLESTONE , PAVERS hand made Get guidance & support to order, factory prices. Ph 66872254 MR MACINTOSH www.stonepavers.com.au in a safe & private studio See ad in the Service Directory BULK BILLING AVAILABLE Astanga Yoga Phone Tom 66855504 PC & 19” LCD monitor, 1G ram, 256 mb Beginners Intensive GRAPHICS '(: These eight gentle dynamic classes will be suitable for beginners or those FOR SALE with some previous Yoga experience. Students taking part will be introduced VACUUM BAGS To suit most makes & models to the basic elements of a traditional BRIDGLANDS Claire Ward Yoga practice. Mullumbimby. 66842511 Two weeks from 2nd February 2009 0412 128 732 COLOUR PHOTO PRINTER for A3+ 4.30pm to 6.00pm – Mon, Tues, paper, Epson R2400, 12 months old, Thurs & Fri. 0HONE *EFF Suffolk Park This intensive will be followed by a CARPET OFFCUTS – Lots of sizes th yoga with flo further week of practice from 16 and prices at Ray Towers Carpets, February 2009 open to all those who TRADEWORK Mullumbimby Industrial Estate. have participated in the classes . Flowing Vinyasa Classes PLASTERER - GYPROCK FIXER COSTUME HIRE, at the Suffolk Park Community Hall Cost $100 (Individual classes 20 years experience with domestic & Peter Gray FIREWOOD available to previous practitioners) commercial. Phone 0405777417 Dip. Hort. (Arb.) PROPS, SUITS Tuesdays & Thursdays 5pm–6.30pm Arborist DELIVERIES & ACCESSORIES Bookings essential Phone Matt 0427172684 Phone/fax Flo Fenton tel: o2 6685 9910 Call or text Graham on HANDYMAN s 1UALIl ED !RBORIST 6684 2978 s 2EPORTS s 3URVEYS email: [email protected] 0402 533 779 or 02 6687 4913 MAN WITH UTE TIMBER , pine, treated pine, hardwood, Mobile 0423 426 717 www.intouchyogabyronbay.com Phone Matt 0427172684 s $! !PPLICATIONS mouldings, sleepers, fencing, Koppers By appointment only s 4REE 3URGERY logs, ply, MDF, lattice, made to order. CONCRETE COLOUR SPRAY s #AMPHOR ,AUREL 3OLUTIONS Brims Builders Hardware, Mogo Place, ,ISA 4REHARNE driveways, patios, paths etc. P: 6677 1697 Billinudgel. Phone 66801718 Free quote call 0401862838 M: 0414 186 161 CARPET MATS – from 50 cents each WWWBYRONTREECARECOM Hatha Yoga with Karen at Ray Towers Carpets, Mullumbimby Industrial Estate. Tuesday – 8.30am 4RADITIONAL second clothing Wednesday – 9am #HINESE A VERY HANDY MAN COMPOST TOILETS FUNKY Thursday – 6pm 'ARRY 3COTT s BRUNSWICK VALLEY !CUPUNCTURE FACTORY OUTLET TREE SERVICES RECYCLED COMMUNITY CENTRE OPEN TO PUBLIC COVERING ALL ASPECTS OF TREE BEDS - MATTRESSES - ENSEMBLES ä{£{ÊÓÓÇÊÓxÓ PROTECSUN SURFHAT/ CAPS WORK & TREE STUMP REMOVAL Best brands. Best range. Sleep Zone, Phone 6685 0164 SURFBOARD REPAIR (STUMP GRINDING) Bridglands, Mullumbimby. 66842511 FASHION t&YQFSJFODFEDMJNCFSt*OTVSFE MC Surf / Byron Bay Surfboard Co. LOCALLY HAND-MADE & CUSTOM ‘My Sister Pat’ ELIZABETH MUSSALATI 3 Banksia Dr, Byron Ind Est t-JDFOTFEt'SFFRVPUFTt)BQQZUPIFMQ Retro-Style Bathers HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER 02 6685 8778 Call Andrew Wilson JEWELLERY Elegant Dresses 6687 7674 / 0412 558 890 by Helen Luna, helenluna.com.au Stylish Shoes SOUL WOUND HEALER 3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL After hours & emergency service available Available at: Vintage CranioSacral Therapy Hammer & Hand, Ti Tree Pl, Byron A & I Leather Belts Tweed River Gallery, Murwillumbah Hats & Handbags Past Life Therapy 3UMMERLAND Tumbulgum Gallery, Tumbulgum Third Generation Boots & Scarves Channel & Medical %NVIRONMENTAL Fun stuff… outfits Intuitive 4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS #(/009 #(/0 STAINED GLASS for themed parties s 3EPTIC TANK CLEANING Windows, lampshades, repairs, Lingerie and lots more… 6685 5457 s 'REASE TRAP SERVICING supplies, tuition. 25 years experience. 42%% 3%26)#%3 Large range of coloured glass. NEW STOCK WEEKLY s /ILY ,IQUIDS upstairs 4 bay lane Fully insured professionals Arlee Bryant 66847246 s 0ORTABLE TOILET HIRE Qualifi ed arborist byron bay s HOUR SERVICE 18” chipper, stump grinders, PURE SILK PILLOWS & QUILTS behind the beachy BABY SWIM 0417 659 635 ✶ Heated indoor splash pool cherry picker, bobcat & cranetruck. Bamboo/cotton sheet sets ✶ Infant & toddler classes Phone: 6684 6650 Organic cotton sheet sets Dress Different ✶ Adult aqua yoga class 100% latex pillows ✶ Skilful & gentle tuition TREE LOPPING 0408 202 184 10% - 20% off - ends 31.1.09 Spend Less ✶ Enjoy beautiful Mevlana Mattress Xpress Ph Mukti on 6684 3153 66855212 DipEd., Aust. BYRON B Y North Swim Certificate TREE SERVICES MULCH NOW 9 yrs experience Cypress and Tea Tree Mulch Coast ReliableReliable Professional Service TILL Hardwood Chip Bamboo Billinudgel Landscaping Supplies 4REE LOPPING GREEN WASTE REMOVAL Cherry Pickers Phone 66804555 Specialising in LAWYERS Stumpgrinding INCH CHIPPER 12 to 18 Inch Chippers Bamboo, Gingers 0H ,ES BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult SOLICITORS FULLYFULLY INSUREDINSURED $20 MILLION BIKES FROM 0HIL & Heliconias Tyndall & Co. OR www.tyndall.net.au - Phone 66882492 66846684 82274421 &ULLY INSURED TRAMPOLINES, REPLACEMENT MATS 0458 535 760 Qual. Arborists, Hort & TreeTree SurgeonsSurgeons & parts. 66851624 or 0409851624 www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 37 WASHING MACHINE auto $170, fridge OCEAN SHORES 14 Kiah Close, Sat SUBARU LIBERTY wagon ‘93, auto AWD, WORKSHOP & RETAIL BUSINESS OWN MOUNT CHINCOGAN OCEAN SHORES relaxed prof person 2 door $250. Clothes dryer $150. Phone 7am, furn, plants, toys, household etc power options, cruise control, $2700. Ph s 0OWER TOOLS APPLIANCE REPAIRS 106 acres. North face & summit, required to share large space in tranquil 0413589388 66845360 s $ISTRICT WARRANTY AGENTS $1.7 million. Go to: home, $125pw incl elect. 0400804270 SUFFOLK 113 Alcorn St, Sat 8am, s 4RADES QUALITY TOOLS HARDWARE www.mountchincogan.vox.com Champion juicer, womens & childrens HOLDEN NOVA Hatch ‘93 SLX air-con, s 3TEADY GROWTH BUSINESS YEARS Phone owner 0437683533 O.SHORES large room, ens, walk in robe, MOSQUITO NETS clothing, assorted household goods alloy wheels, low kms, 5 months rego s 'OOD POSITION SECURE LEASE b’band/TV access, great private space, 100% COTTON – ALL SIZES $3650 ono. Ph 0413891535, 66855066 s 2ELUCTANT SALE DUE TO FAMILY ILLNESS BYRON-SUNRISE 3br townhouse, pref mature n/s, $160pw incl. 66803226 Ph 66843191 www.1001nets.net BYRON QUARTER IS RENOVATING s 'OODWILL STOCK 0% 0/! $440,000 or part trade for suitable house 8 Byron St. We have sofas & sofabeds, HOLDEN RODEO Ute DX ‘97, 4 cyl, clean Email enquiries, principals only, stating on acreage. Ph Deanna 66840095 PATERSON ST Byron, main bedroom BASS SPEAKER CAB. HARTKE wall lights, ceiling lights & fans, TV, & tidy, CD, 11 mths rego, $7000 ono. Ph name, contact details & qualifications to: with en-suite, fully-furn, quiet, long term, 410 x XL, 4 x 10 inch 400 watts $650. DVD, VCR, outdoor settings, freezer, 0431523927 or 66843130 [email protected] working person, $150pw. 0438537768 Retails $849, perfect condition. microwaves, TV cabinets, lampshades HOLIDAY ACCOM. CAR RENTAL ‘86 Corona st-wg, A1 cond Ph 0412732465 & more. From 9am to 5pm. 66809900 SUNRISE large un-furn room in beautiful avail from Feb 1, $25/day, $175/week or BUSINESS OPP. WATERFRONT Brunswick charming 1 & drug/TV free house. Long term only for $600/month. 66855777, 0422871936 DVDS - PRISONER Cell Block H. 4 Disc BYRON 13 Comet Close, Sat 8am. Furn, WARNING 2br, f-furn apartments. Ph 66851631 n/s, clean & tidy person, no pets or kids, volume 1-30, as new $30 ea. 66722324 kids stuff, sports gear, clothes and more. HOLDEN ASTRA ‘01, 1.8L, 16v, 5 speed The Department of Fair Trading has w’less ADSL, $160pw incl. 66809290 manual, hatch, front wheel drive, alloy warned people to be very careful about DESIGNER queen bed + mattress + 2 BRUNS HEADS 43 Fingal St, not before responding to advertisements offering s 7ANTED s BRUNSWICK HEADS, 2br, TV free, n/s, bedside tables $380, TV $50, 2 x bikes wheels, cent-lock, full elect, p-st, cruise, BYRON BAY BEACH HOUSE 8am, clothes, collectables, Glomesh bags, dual airbags, CD, air-con, full service work at home. Readers should be OR APARTMENT mature, wrkg, share with 1 other, $150pw $70 each, fish pond $50. 0402456185 wary if asked to pay money upfront for bric-a-brac etc history, exc cond, 10 mths reg, 136,000 Retired couple seek minimum 2br, + bills. Call ‘G’ on 0404333437 employment opportunities and never km, $9500. Ph 66895015, 0431771984 with large deck/verandah & ocean HASSELBLAD Camera, 2 lenses, 2 send money to a post office box. BANGLOW room, share with 2 others, views. Also require off street parking. backs, accessories $1500. 66771535 CAR SERVICE n/s, d/f, $100pw. Ph 0403583371 LANCER ‘99 white 5 speed, vgc, 2 door END YOUR MONEY WORRIES Wanted for 1 week in early March 09. CENTREX 82 cm TV good working order Coupe $3800. Ph 0423923581 Work from home, full training, flexible Please phone 0418202627 BSW MOTORS BRUNSWICK HDS top spot, lovely unit, $200. Phone David 0408333282 hours. Ph 0439317215 great view, f-furn, share with single fem, Pre-purchase inspection from $40! MAZDA 121 ‘94, 5 spd manual, low kms, PETS OK Mullum, lush, pool, spa, for $160pw + bond + exp. 66851951 4 HANDCARVED hardwood low African Pink slips, service + repair. good engine, 10 mths rego, new tyres, JOINERY workshop in Billinudgel looking single to family. Mia Casa 66844762 10 Bonanza Dr, Billinudgel. 66804999 runs well, owner moving interstate, $2995 for person to share space. 0401488628 chairs, each one unique, 2 piece de- SUFFOLK PARK room for rent, in lge ono. Ph 0402680878 SUFFOLK PARK BEACHSIDE 5-star, 4 mountable & flat pack. Paid $1200, sell quiet modern 4br house, must be working, king beds, 1 queen, 12 metre lap pool, $500 the lot. Ph 66854468 CARAVANS $150pw . Ph 0420940887 home cinema, Ph 0412367233 BIKE $120, PC $300, kids clothes 120 CARAVAN/CABIN self-cont, sep bedrm, N O.SH huge luxury hse 3 rooms $260pw, pieces $300, Steamer (ggod for retailer) shower, kitchen, 12/240 volt, 1999 model. 1br $130pw, veg, clean, kind. 66805657 $50, Tent & air mattress $30. Phone Yuko View at 16 Shirley St, Byron, $6500 ono. on 0432575375 Phone 0408436799 Goonengerry BILLINUDGEL large house suit student/ single parent, 1-2 rooms, pets ok, share DIVAN BED/SOFA small single, 4 draw, GUEST HOUSE with single parent & children, short term newly covered $50. Free sgl innersprung MOTOR VEHICLES ok, $200pw excluding bills. 66802597 mattress, ok cond. Ph 66849138 ADD A PHOTO OF YOUR CAR • Beautiful garden setting SUNRISE 4 rooms avail in large furn TO MAXIMISE ITS FRIDGE big $70, big desk $20, gas oven & views • Full kitchen/ home, b’band, furn & un-furn rooms avail, for campervan $130. Ph 66805657 SELLING POTENTIAL Phone and ask our Echo staff for our laundry • Air con • TV, priced as to room size. 0403681335 special rates for car photos. 66841777 DVD, B’band • 12 mins ROOMS to rent from $140pw, incl ALPITYE bills & internet. Ph 0425301008 AT BYRON CAR BODIES Mullum, 25min Byron http://users.linknet.com.au/byronbusker/ is an outlet in Byron Bay for traditional NEW TERM BEGINNING NOW Available 26 January & contemporary Aboriginal paintings REMOVED FREE 6684 9138 from Central Australia. We sell works $$$s for most. ★ FLYING TRAPEZE ★ SUFFOLK big main room, WIR, ensuite in Phone 0418189324, 0438189323 by prominent and emerging artists. ★ MIXED CIRCUS CLASSES ★ new house, pool in complex, looking for a house trained, happy fem (pref) or cple, For viewing, visit Boste, 20 Brigantine ★ ADULTS & CHILDREN’S CLASSES ★ St, Arts & Industry Estate, Byron Bay. CAR AUCTIONS SHORT TERM ACCOM. $180pw + bond + bills. 0403221693 Upcoming exhibition beginning March. Buy at Dealers only through us. A great alternative to the gym! OCEAN SHORES spacious house, suit Ph Andrea 0409225320 or Ring David 0414306152 ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this Adult circus and aerials working person, share with one male, no Steph 66807799 for enquiries CHOICE MADE, $$$ SAVED. section must be paid by credit card or in Wed & Thurs 5.30pm $20 person at time of placement. pets, $135pw. Ph 0431616966 (ah) DBL BED FRAME dark timber & mattress Conditioning session SUFFOLK beautiful quiet exec house, nearly new. Also 420L Westinghouse CASH PAID FOR Saturday 11.15am $12 STUDIO BYRON TOWN clean, tranquil, good rates, available now. 0409062074 lovely rm, suit sgl prof fem. 0414656667 fridge/freezer. 0410540321 UNWANTED CARS Flying trapeze Mon 5pm, Wed 6pm, Sat 11.30am $45 SUNRISE room avail for worker, n/s, d/f, MAGENTA COTTON LYCRA clearance, 4 Local reg’d business BYRON / EWINGSDALE 1 furnished pref happy mature veg, $130pw. Phone rolls, $6 per metre. Ph 66841263 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970 For information and full timetable: room in beautiful peaceful house, 5 mins town, $155pw incl. No cigs, drugs or Barry on 0429359189 2 STEEL STRINGED GUITARS, excel www.circusarts.com.au alcohol please. Phone 0402746067 MULLUM 2 rms for $210pw + bills. Home cond, $170 each. Ph Jez 0415915720 or call 6685 6566 on 2 acres. 2 km to town on Left Bank Rd. Bookings advised. STH GOLDEN BEACH 3br, 2 bathrm, MULLUM Large sunny room. Clean, $330pw. 22 Mar - 22 May. 0437602076 Share with mature fem student, suit mum quiet, conscious person, $120pw + bills. CIRCUS ARTS & child etc. Clean & green. 66843693 0415939615 NEW BRIGHTON beachside self-cont Byron Entertainment Centre studio, avail 1/02 till 5/04, suit n/s worker, TO LET DRUM KIT Pro Max, 5 drums, hi hat, 2 17 Centennial Circuit $180pw. Ph 66841155, 0439803963 cymbals, good cond, $290. 66840231 Byron Arts and Industry Park BANGALOW SELF STORAGE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH beautiful 3br, Hi-tech security. 66872333 furnished home avail 20 Feb to 1 May Xango $350pw incl b’band & serv. 66805224 MULLUM in town, 3br, 2 bathrm, bright 11 unopened bottles still boxed. TRACTOR REPAIRS modern spacious, 2 living, air-con, SLUG RRP $440 - Wholesale $396. HAMMER & HAND SUFFOLK beautiful quiet exec house, JEWELLERY COLLECTIVE lge covered deck in exc cond, wireless Will sell $350. Ph 0417427518 HONDA ACCORD VTI Limited, late ‘97 reg Rural Machinery Repair Service lovely rm, suit sgl prof fem. 0414656667 10/09, a/c, cruise, sunroof + many more, Member wanted, sell your jewellery b’band, $440pw, no pets. 0404508902 has to go $6900. Sabine 66844861 7 days a week with no commission. WANTED TRACTOR Work 1 day per week, 10am-5pm. HOUSE SIT FULLY FURNISHED executive style TOYOTO KLUGER, 2005, very good 1 place only, Arts & Industry Estate. home. 3 bedrm, 2 bathrm, set in a tropical USED DAYBED anything considered cond, black, 95,000km, owner going o/s REPAIRS Phone Bruce Pringle 0409960614 PROF avail May ‘09, refs, pets/gardens/ forest, 10 min walk to beach thru nature Phone 66878474 or 0407878474 & must sell, $18,000 ono. Ph 66840487 kids/boats. Sarah-Jane 0415167284 corridor, 15 min walk to town. Avail now. Repairs, Parts and Restorations $700pw. Ph 0439408721 LP RECORDS to all Makes and Models, AC@7:E23=6>@3:=6 RELIABLE mature, professional, local Good condition. Phone Matt 66841634 CAR TYRES $25 on-site service available. Pre- woman with refs available. 0421904406 MULLUM sunny rural outlook, 3br house, Supplied & fitted. Phone 66845296 purchase inspections. Tractors 7@@53FD:?6DD walk to town, $380pw. 0413718420 GOOD used furniture bought and sold sold on consignment for clients. Bridglands Mullumbimby 66842511 FORD LASER ‘89 st-wagon, man, rego SHARE ACCOM. MULLUM 2br timber home, large covered ready, exp Feb 19, $1100. 0432366937 Unwanted tractors removed 7@C=62D6 deck, beautiful gardens, carport, suit 60’s TEAK PARKER or Scandinavian at no charge. ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this working person/couple, no pets, $320pw furniture, or Scandinavian ceramics and/ MAZDA METRO 121 1999, 5 door, July :_T]fUVdTfde`^Vc section must be paid by credit card or in rego, 197,000km, $4500 ono. 66841389 WE HAVE TRACTORS FOR SALE & bond. Phone 66841230 or glass. Ph 0417073029 SRdVR_Ucf_dYVVe person at time of placement. HOLDEN Rodeo dual cab ‘99 tray back, Mahindra Lenar 25411 Tractor BANGALOW light & modern 3br, 2 bthrm GARAGE SALES racks, tow bar, gc, $8700. 66840231 4WD, 25HP, with front end EcRZ_Z_Xac`gZUVU STYLISH HOUSE house, suit work from home, avail 12/1/09. loader, canopy, slasher, 92 HRS. Are you male, over 40, work 9-5, laugh $500pw. Refs. No pets. 66857456 or ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this VW GOLF 1998, 2L, man, great cond, $16,000 ONO AY`_V a lot, love animals, and would like to live 0414818338 section must be paid by credit card or in $7000 ono. Phone Ben 66809704 at Newrybar in a f-furn acreage home person at time of placement. TRACTOR with great views, resort pool, own bthrm OCEAN SHORES 3 double bedrooms, 2 '')!)!(! various outdoor areas & are willing to bathrm, large kitchen, carport & garage, BYRON HILLS 2 Silky Oak Ct, Sat 7am, SAFETY SCHEME part with $200pw incl elec & gas, sharing NE wrap around verandah, avail Feb 1st, household items, lots of great clothes. BARGAINS with a young 52 yo gay landscape $410pw. Ph 0410599230 Toyota Corolla Seca Hatch auto, air, Have an approved R.O.P.S. gardener. Ph Jay 0408373688 MEGA GARAGE SALE Sat & Sun 8am 8/09 rego, service history. WTN-503 .....$2350 safety frame fitted to your HOUSES FOR SALE BANGALOW beaut 3br, 2 bathrm house, start, 30 Rangal Rd, Nth O Shores Toyota Hilux Diesel Tray back, 09 rego. tractor. It’s cheaper than a FANTASTIC large semi-furn room/studio light, modern, quiet, suit work from home, AT-66-SB ...... $2390 SPECIAL & PRIVATE plantation style $480pw, refs. 0414818338 or 66857456 funeral. Phone us now. in Byron, ensuite, kitchen, ocean views, MOVING SALE furniture, retro nic-nacs, ’98 Hyundai Excel 5-speed, air, p/s. timber home set on a very private acre own entrance, n/s, working only, $220pw clothes & kitchen, 8am-2pm Sat 31st Jan VBR-471 ...... $3995 Workshop Charltons Rd, just 12 min from Byron Bay surrounded by CARAVANS & CABINS from $195pw. incl bills + bond. 0449274343 101 Quarry Lane, Ewingsdale ’94 Magna Wagon auto, air, p/s, log books, Federal. Phone Bill for service. rainforest with no close neighbours. A true Apply in person to Byron Bay Tourist CD, 168K/km. SPI-324 ...... $2850 sanctuary & a lovely home. Priced to meet Village, Ewingsdale Road. BAYWOOD CHASE books, CDs, Mitsubishi Lancer Coupe 5-speed, air, 02 6688 4143 the market at $1,295,000. For further info O. SHORES queen bed room, $145pw clothing, household items. Sat 31st, 8am. p/s, 7/09 rego, CD. Great little car ...... $3850 phone 66844197 or 0408662468 incl elec, clean house. 0415172038 BANGALOW RENT A SHED 6 Silky Oak Ct, off Pepperbush Self storage. Phone 66871306 35 CARS BYRON walk to town, 2 furn rms O.SH 8 Bulgoon Cres, Sat 8am, furn UNDER $10,000 BUSINESS FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE $130pw incl bills, travellers welcome, ALCORN ST located directly opposite the 0403766701 beach, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with clothes, fashion bags, computer/desk www.dealcars.net INKY BUSINESS printer supplies & ink, BYRON VACANT BLOCK North facing study and pool. Available end of January 16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA est 14 yrs, priced to sell, $99,000. Ph BYRON 14 Tallowood Cr, Sat 9-2, h’hold, 512sqm in the exclusive Kingsley St OCEAN SHORES nice room with view, $675pw. Ph Maree 0411515353 Peter at PRD Real Estate. 0429809363 clothes, books, jewellery, art, etc Ballina Car Centre precinct, priv & quiet yet only a 5 min private, self contained, garage, working n/s, $200pw. Ph 0412565567 MACLEAY ISLAND, Moreton Bay, 1br RETAIL clothing fixtures & fittings for walk to town. Council approved plans for MULLUMBIMBY 15 Garden Ave Sat 31, 6686 5586 DLN 19950 a modern beach house. For sale by owner cottage, exquisite waterfront location, sale. Shop on Jonson St, Byron Bay is BYRON huge room in great house on 8am start. Kids clothes, toys & more $749,000. Ph 66844197, 0408662468 perfect artists retreat, avail end Jan, lease also avail for lease. Only interested need Scott St. Quiet, clean, views, n/s, sgle term neg, $120pw. 0413437726 O. SHORES 17 Weeronga Way, Sat 8-12, phone 0421021827. $35,000 ono $170pw, cpl $180pw + bills. 66856560 books, clothes, furn, kids stuff, etc PROPERTY FOR SALE OCEAN SHORES EARN $300 - $500 PER DAY BYRON fully-furn room in 3br house, s %LEVATED BR HOUSE ENSUITE Pressure, window & gutter cleaning. MASSIVE JOINT SALE label womens TWEED VALLEY exquisite retreat 16 km share with 1 fem & dog, 5 min walk to avail now, $475pw. Established business enjoying continued clothes, retro bric-a-brac, homewares, Your personal motor vehicle dealer NW of Mur’bah. MO, 11th share of 450 town, clean tidy quiet person $180pw sgl s BR UNIT CLOSE TO SHOPS growth & record figures. Reluctant sale surfboards & surfwear. 6 Bryce St Suffolk DON’T BUY A LEMON! acres, wooden dwelling, stunning creek, or $220pw cpl. incl elec. 0402244866 avail now, $230pw, Park. Strictly 8am, Saturday 31st due to relocation. $25,500 ono. Phone significant flora & fauna. $165,000. email MULLUMBIMBY Let a professional help you. Stuart 66872753 or 0412495750 [email protected] BYRON / EWINGSDALE 1 room in s 2br unit in CBD, avail now $260pw BANGALOW cnr Rafton & Rifle Range Phone 0427 667 177 BUSINESS OR LEASE FOR SALE Long beautiful peaceful house, 5 mins town, Mark Cochrane Real Estate Rd, Sat 31st, 8am. Tools, b’shelf & books, Licensed professional dealer MORTGAGE BROKER, Buyers agent. $155pw incl. No cigs, drugs or alcohol Phone 66842663 carpets, pictures, fruit dryer & more lease, prime location, owner going o/s. Ph No application fees. No exit fees. No MD20399 0405385516 please. Phone 0402746067 www.autoagent.net.au hype. Just great rates and good service. MICHAEL MURRAY 0428555501 38 January 27, 2009 The Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au MULLUMBIMBY lovely pole home, only COMMERCIAL KITCHEN to sub-lease or FISHHEADS @ BANGALOW APPRENTICE CHEF, 1st year, & JUNIOR 6 mins from town, 3br, spacious living share, 2-3 days per week, $150pw+, long recruiting for: WAITER, with RSA, for Chameleon Global OFFICE MANAGER/ area, decks overlook beautiful tropical term agreement, please phone Vanessa s #HEFS Cafe. 0417052494 ADMIN OFFICER gardens, $500pw, suit working couple. on 0405206779 s !PPRENTICES Phone 66845415 CASUAL CLEANERS required for 5 star Trueline Patios and extensions Northern PROFESSIONAL mature woman & small s +ITCHEN (ANDS FERN BEACH unique cabana, large 1br well behaved non shedding dog moving Realistic rosters, team players, must guest house in Byron. Must be flexible, Rivers - is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic all rounder with excellent furnished, big deck, carport, $300pw. to Brunswick Heads, looking for long term have own transport. Phone Simon Hoft reliable & able to work weekends. Positive communication and organisation skills to play a pivotal role in our Phone 0411302141 rental of home & garden to nurture & on 0432732999 or 66872883 or email: attitude a must. Phone 0430193754 expanding business. Responsibilities will include sales team support, enjoy. Please phone Jenny 0438525141 marco@fishheadsbyron.com.au direct communication with clients subcontractors and suppliers, data NTH OCEAN SHORES 4br, LUG, close RELIABLE mature age person required processing and bookkeeping and general management of the offi ce. to beach, $320pw. 66841027 URGENT accommodation required for our CLEANERS WANTED start work in Feb. part time at Post Office & Newsagency. boys, 1 x 2nd yr apprentice, 1 x HSC The position is for 20-25 hours per week over 4-5days and will become Plenty of long term consistent work. Work Retail experience an advantage. Written BYRON 3 bedrm cottage, 5 mins beach & student, pref flat/unit/loft etc, Sunrise in your own area: Byron, Ocean Shores, a full time position for the right applicant after initial trial period. town, sep office/studio, double carport, f-f applications only to: PO Billinudgel Industrial or all Byron considered, refs Mullum & surr areas. Housework & ironing Please send resume to Admin Offi cer - Trueline Northern Rivers - or un-furn, 6-12 mth lease, $600-630pw. avail. Ph 07 55335121, 0407787232 Avail now. Contact First National Byron private homes. Earn from $18 to $40 per APPRENTICE HAIRDRESSER PO Box 398 Byron Bay NSW 2481 or [email protected] Bay, ID# 573586 Ph 66858043 MATURE n/s, veg, financially secure hour. No equip necess, choose own hours 1ST YEAR required for busy salon. If female seeks rural cottage, Mullum or exp in your home essential + car & you are a motivated individual wishing to BILLINUDGEL, Coolamon Scenic Dr Bangalow areas. 0410588048 phone. Phone 92945539 or apply online pursue a career in hairdressing please s 3br rural home, 8 acres, www.absolutedomestic.com.au/jobs verandahs, close to coast, SLUG, call Bangalow Hairdressing 66871888 (incl lawns), $430pw TO LEASE ACCOUNT REP Any job experience is MULLUMBIMBY, McAuleys Ln area SHORT ORDER COOK at Munch, 5 BILLINUDGEL modern, industrial shed, required to carry out the job. You must s BR RURAL HOME ENS LARGE LIVING AREAS days per week, 11.30am-5pm. Apply with 170sqm, $260pw + GST + outgoing. Ph have computer skills & speak English carport, 2 spring fed dams $430pw fluently. Earn up to $3000 monthly. Email resume: Shop 4, Byron West, Byron Bay OCEAN SHORES 49842964, 0418494956 [email protected] next to IGA, or phone 66858595 s 2br house, enclosed verandah, SHED/WORKSHOP 3 phase power, remote SLUG, deck $350pw in Skinners Shoot, rainforest setting, BEAUTY THERAPIST REQUIRED QUALIFIED BEAUTY THERAPIST s Studio, share laundry, ReTone collects used toner and inkjet cartridges and $230pw. Not for living. Ph 0414495226 great conditions, beautiful new for Byron salon. Phone 0413651030 $150pw (incl elect) recycles these into high quality, remanufactured toner environment, hours flexible. 0411721527 No pets unless specified BYRON A & I EST 100sqm contemporary SOUS CHEF cartridges. We help protect the environment by reducing Siwicki Real Estate, 17 Fingal St, [email protected] office, f-furn, air-con, ADSL, wireless, file Hardworking professional staff required Brunswick Heads. 66851206 the amount of offi ce waste going into landfi ll. room & mezzanine, fully secure, wooden A FABULOUS FASHIONISTA for Rails bistro. Ph Adam 0423454773 floors & board room table, $600pw. Phone BRUNS seeking quality tenant for stylish is being sought for a busy Byron 0427331407 or 66858323 TELESALES & spacious beach house, 3br, quiet fashion store 3-4 days pw neg. TAXI CLEANER immed start, reliable, location with great gardens & living areas, STORAGE available, contact Elders People with fashion retail energetic. Early mornings & must be able PROFESSIONAL available Feb 16, $430pw. 03 96827071 Bangalow. Phone 66871500 experience need only apply. to work w’ends. Ph 0410939043 Email applications to: The Manager s -ON TO &RI AM TO PM HALF HOUR LUNCH BYRON HILLS attractive 3br house, SHEDS Billinudgel from $40pw. Siwicki BYRON TAKEAWAY private garden, tiled floor, 3-14 mths [email protected] s "ASIC RATE RANGE TO PER HOUR RE, 17 Fingal St, Bruns. 66851206 recruiting experienced staff & junior. lease, $420pw, no pets, n/s, avail 13/2/09. ENTHUSIASTIC motivated chefs required (plus monthly performance bonus) Ph 66853520 or 0414158446 HOME OFFICE 58 Shirley St Byron Bay Long term, no travellers. 66871426 for new venue. Ph Ben 0410541750 $550pw. Ph 66804262 or 0419788813 s -UST BE AVAILABLE l VE DAYS PER WEEK STH GOLDEN BEACH avail now, sweet s &ULL TRAINING PROVIDED 2br cottage $220pw. Ph 0423659589 SHOP Jonson St Byron with grease trap $320pw + outgoings 0421779534 s 4WO YEARS EXPERIENCE IN DIRECT SALES OR TELEPHONE SALES BROKEN HEAD self-cont downstairs 2br COUNTRY OUTLOOK flat with own entrance, b’band, private 15 For an interview call Maree on 6639 5057 acres, suit n/s, d/f worker. $220pw sgle, OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT $240pw double, incl elec. Ph 66871927 IN TOWN Attractive complex in Byron A&I Estate has FURNISHED half share, eco-home on a downstairs offi ce space to rent. This space beautiful permaculture farm/community near Minyon Falls, $180pw. 66882381 will ultimately suit a creative, offi ce based + 4 business. The complex offers on site parking * QUIET RETREAT alt style house, dry and is within walking distance to cafes, toilet, solar, furn, 2br, gardens, decks, funky shops and the IGA supermarket. It also slow combust fires, working cpl, no pets, offers a beautiful courtyard garden. Sharing n/s, 7km to Mullum, $285pw. 66845297 with established upstairs tenants, we are LEFT BANK RD, caravan, 3 min Mullum, asking $300p.w rent + outgoings but we beautiful big verandah, own vegie garden, are also negotiable for the right tenant. $125pw. Phone 66846049 Please phone Rebecca on 6687 2773 (2 ,3 ' ,3 BYRON BAY 3br, 2 bathroom, free if you are keen to fi nd out more! standing townhouse in garden setting, $ #% )&%' $ #$! $ % #$ open plan living, LUG, 5 minutes walk +#( # $$% (%$%# # $% to Tallows Beach, avail 31 Jan, $495pw. POSITIONS VACANT Plenty of character with high ceilings and timber * & % $ $ #$& Phone 0410546357 fl oors. 3 bedrooms, cosy dining room, separate '#$ & %* %#(% $%$%%%%#$$ % WARNING & %! $% #$$$ # #$%!## The Department of Fair Trading has lounge, small kitchen and level north facing BYRON light modern studio, tucked away backyard with views to Mt Chincogan. Double lock & % ! $% #"&# in centre of town, timber floors, kitchenette warned people to be very careful about $ $%#%#(%!# ' . - & with fridge, air-con, under cover parking, responding to advertisements offering up garage with workshop. Walk to shops. & %*$% #)!# $ %#!# &# suit prof sgle or cple, furn or part-furn, work at home. Readers should be $!#% % # %$% ( # refs, $300pw. 66858775 wary if asked to pay money upfront for PRICE: $389,000 & & $$ $$% #$ employment opportunities and never $!#%% # ( $&% %&$ % %#$( #& send money to a post office box. # $!#$ (%# %$&%!# ! $ % &$ TAXI DRIVERS BYRON SHIRE $ $%#%'$ $ Drivers required, shifts available. %% ( # %' * $420 p/w Ocean Shores Full training provided. Ph BH 66209211 & %*$ 3 br + study, 2 bathroom email: [email protected] '# % townhouse. DLUG. For sale also WAIT STAFF & BAR STAFF needed for Saturday night functions near Bangalow. 6684 2663 #&#%# # % %$# $! $'$% $550 p/w Ocean Shores Must have RSA & own car. Function 61 Burringbar Street MULLUMBIMBY 111/ !0/ # * &# 5 br, 2 bathroom 2 level house. waitering or bar experience an advantage. #"&$%% %/ SLUG. Lawn inc. Pets neg Ph 66872527 & leave a message. %#$ "& !! #%& %* ! *# PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER $380 p/w Nth Ocean Shores CLEANER part-time near Bangalow. THE HARVEST is !! % $% % %/ 3 br 2 bathroom free standing Energetic person wanted for cleaning looking for a 1st year %#% "#) /$ duplex. Double carport. holiday accommodation. Experience URGENT VOLUNTEER Avail late January. necessary. 3-4 shifts a week. Must be and 3rd year apprentice TREASURER available Mondays, Fridays & occasional chef. Must be energetic EXPERIENCED CLEANERS Saturdays. Phone 0266872527 and leave Pets for Life Animal Shelter Inc. PRDnationwide Ocean Shores Ocean Shores Country Club Office, resorts, bond, fast, reliable, a message. and professional and at Billinudgel is committed to the is seeking a permanent part time Bar professional. Ph Adam 0418669128 April & Rhiannon 6680 4400 care of abandoned and surrendered Supervisor to join our friendly team. ACTOR WANTED have own transport. kittens and adult cats. We are looking for reliable, customer Male, 30-50yrs, for student film. Gardens Renovated Ask for Dave on Our present Treasurer has other service focused staff. Current RSA & Email david@davidchildfilms.com Weeding, clear ups, mowing, 0411 878 580. commitments and we are now seeking a RCG is essential, along with previous trimming etc. Reasonable rates. New Brighton volunteer to become our new Treasurer. supervisor or management experience Ph Tim 0405529275 OCEAN SHORES Please phone Jean on 6619 1787 in the Hospitality Industry. You must QUALIFIED PAINTER looking for work, Avail NOW $400 (sale property) 3br or 0411 032 905 if you can help. be willing to work nights, weekends duplex, ensuite, 2 bath, close to golf averaging 30 hours per week. small jobs ok. Ph Rob 0408900134 course and beach, lug, ocean views. Please forward your application with MYOB OPERATOR, excellent rates. resume to the Secretary Manager at Avail NOW $420 (sale property) 3br Phone Jackie 0408310187 brand new townhouse, study, ensuite, ALTERNATIVE Orana Road, Ocean Shores NSW 2483 spacious living, undercover deck, dlug. email: [email protected] HAVE SAW WILL TRAVEL handyman NORTH OCEAN SHORES Applications close 6 February 2009. experienced, mature, reliable, honest. Avail 30/1/09 $390(sale property) 4br MODELLING Please Note: Only short listed 21yrs building exp. No job too big or small. house, undercover deck, separate candidates will be contacted. Phone 66840033 lounge, carport, fully fenced yard. ReTone collects used toner and inkjet cartridges and Call out to happy, SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH recycles these into high quality, remanufactured toner healthy, confi dent VEGIE GARDENS RESTORED weeding, Avail NOW $250 1br cottage, timber cartridges. We help protect the environment by reducing mowing & rubbish removal. Cheap rates. fl oors, brand new kitchen, fenced the amount of offi ce waste going into landfi ll. women (18+) Phone 0422388126 yard, walk to beach. Explore the creative side of your WORK WANTED NEW BRIGHTON FIX-IT MEN local, we do the lot. No job too Avail NOW $530 4br beach house, TELEMARKETERS body and photography with our ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this large. Tree work, garden & rural jobs. Fast 2 bath, timber fl oors, modern kitchen, alternative nude modelling projects. section must be paid by credit card or in & reliable. All hours 0438766606 undercover deck, absolute beachfront BYRON BAY – travellers welcome – person at time of placement. property, lug. HANDYMAN home & garden, repair/ s -ON TO &RI AM TO PM HALF HOUR LUNCH maintenance, projects. Also specialising For further details or inspection please contact Earn $200 to $400 and more PLASTERER - GYPROCK FIXER 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 s PER HOUR PLUS MONTHLY PERFORMANCE BONUS WILL BRING 20 years experience with domestic & in fencing, small carpentry, painting etc. Join the thousands of amazing succesful applicants to $20+ per hour) commercial. Phone 0405777417 Phone Reg on 0422200313 - quotes women from all around the world s -UST BE AVAILABLE l VE DAYS PER WEEK who have contributed to our ALL TRADE GUYS landscaping, tiling, CARPENTER/HANDYMAN for all jobs, WANTED TO RENT 20 years experience in local area. s &ULL TRAINING PROVIDED projects. carpentry, garden maint. 0432401334 ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this Lic 3524C. Phone Jim 0401038576 s .O EXPERIENCE NECESSARY BUT A GOOD SPEAKING VOICE ESSENTIAL section must be paid by credit card or in ACCOUNTING Bachelor of Business, Call Kate (02) 6680 7755 CLEANERS available home or business, person at time of placement. For an interview call Maree on 6639 5057 16 years business consultant, MYOB & Quickbooks. Ph Susanna 66801994 $25ph min 3 hrs. Phone 0402589493 www.echo.net.au The Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 39 SUSTAINABLE home gardens, bush, farm LEARN TO SING - Expand your range New parents and infants welcome design and implementation. Permaculture and power to sing the right way every PETS ONLY ADULTS perspectives, qualifi ed bush regenerator. time without damaging your voice. Get Pin This Up for social contact and play. Enquir- Ph Donny 0404645709 results in weeks, not years. Creative and ADOPT A CAT from Animal Welfare SEDUCTIVE MASSAGE by attractive ies contact Win 6684 1405. A new friendly environment. All styles, levels and League NSW. Phone 66844070 Australian. Ocean Shores. 0413034492 Byron Market playgroup is on this Friday at beau- PROFESSIONAL WRITING stay at home ages welcome. 1st lesson 1/2 price. Ph tiful Durrumbul Hall, 5 min from TANTRIC MASSAGE - 10am-7pm Byron Bay Community Market is on mum with BA (public relations) RMIT. Vanessa Hoffman 0417933310 M’bah Relax & heal. Paul 0409556969 Mullumbimby. Th e group runs every Media, Newsletters. Ph Annie 66803719 PET SITTING again at the Butler St Reserve, Sun- Friday 10 to 12, and is aimed particu- AngelCare Pet Sitting. 0425262193 PIANO & MUSIC THEORY experienced BEST BODY MASSAGE . Guaranteed. day February 1. Dance to the funky larly at mothers, babies and under 5s, and qualifi ed teacher. Ph 66851056 0415200866 – 10am - 6pm Bruns. TUITION FREE BABY BUNNY male, white, very reggae sounds of the Groove Foun- athough everyone is welcome! Please tame, very cute. Phone 0413903123 DEEP MASCULINE HONOURING Sacred dation. Our charities, the Friends of bring some change to contribute to MUSICAL NOTES & sensual full body Tantric massage the Library and the Cancer Coun- hall hire. Ph. Zoe 0416 362 474. GUITAR LESSONS PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER by gorgeous Goddess, Wednesday, cil, will be grateful for your support. Learn any song, any style. First lesson BYRON SOUND LOUNGE rehearsals, Thursday, Friday. Ocean Shores. Ph Please remember to leave your dogs Retirees Meet free. $30ph. Adam 0432150050 recording & PA hire. Ph 66808938 0425347477 or 66805434 Kitten at home. Th e next monthly meeting of the As- PIANO Have fun learning to read & play PA & BACKLINE HIRE - PA’s 100 to soc of Independent Retirees (A.I.R.) music. Innovative method, rapid results, SOCIAL ESCORTS Orchid Society 50 watts, guitar/bass amps. Cool pedals, Season will be on Friday February 6 at 930am excellent for all ages. Individual/groups, guitars, basses, some vintage gear too! Th e February meeting of the Byron We have 20, many ATTRACTIVE HOSTESS TO SPOIL at the Ballina RSL. Th e guest speaker Ocean Shores. 66801861 Daily/weekly/weekend hire, great rates. YOU , 34 Piper Drive, Ballina, 10am till District Orchid Society will be held colors. Shelters are full. Phone 66854989 late. 66816038 is David Howe from ABN Amro Please desex your on Monday February 9 at Ewingsdale Morgans, answering some questions Hall at 7.30pm. Members and visitors PIANO TEACHER SOUL-FUNK-R&B BAND animals! BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone on the large fall in income and values Experienced young professional. MAMA ROUX All our animals are 0421401775 are invited to attend. Classical/pop/modern. Byron and most of us are now facing, and what Available for hire. See video at: desexed, microchipped, surrounds. Hunter 0401358904 vacc, wormed, fl ead. BEAUTIFUL, SLIM, SEXY. Incalls & First Aid Update to do about it, All welcome, more info www.myspace.com/mamarouxmusic outcalls. Phone 0488649248 Ken on 6687 7291. or phone Charlotte 0409718249 Please make an appointment to meet them If you need to update your First Aid Senior First Aid with Lesa on 0438 363 287 Billinudgel CHARCOAL BLACK CHICKY BABE skills in February, the Red Cross has Drop In Project Work Cover accredited 1 day course, VINCE AND THE VIPERS www.petsforlifecatshelter.blogspot.com early bird 0412141896 accredited fi rst aid courses running Acoustic three piece party band Th e Multicultural Drop In, the part- exp instructor, Mullum March 1 at Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay and Book early. Phone 66844235 nership project between Australia Serge or Tara. 66804066, 0427107255 Tweed Heads. For more details on www.myspace.com/vinceandthevipers Indonesia Arts Alliance and the By- courses and first aid supplies visit LEAP. Learning Enhancement Advanced ron Community and Cultural Cen- LATIN DANCE BAND www.redcross.org.au or call 1300 367 Program. Specialised Kinesiology for tre, will recommence on Thursday VIVALUCION 428. Proceeds support the humanitar- learning diffi culties. Proven results. Reg. February 5 between 1 and 4pm in Practitioner Sandra Davey Ph 66846914 4 piece available for hire. ian work of the Red Cross. Phone Mauricio 0402514652 the Fletcher Street room. Join us and GUITAR/JAZZ Harmony Tuition See video www.myspace.com/vivalucion Computer Club experience the atmospheric sounds Con/Uni level guitar, bass and theory of the Sundanese Gamelan and join BIG BANDIDOS BIG BAND The Byron Shire Seniors Computer taught privately in Suffolk by former head in a workshop, chant Indian bhajans, Recession? Why not hire a 16 piece Club will resume with their fi rst class of guitar studies at NRCAC. or just relax, enjoy culture, food and jazz-latin ensemble. See video at: with Don on Tuesday February 3 at Ph 66854989 or 0404611428 conversation. For more information, www.myspace.com/bigbandidos 1.30pm at the Ocean Shores Commu- or to be involved, call Dharma on or phone Lismore Con 66217457 nity Centre. Th e second class will be ENROL FOR 2009 ENROL FOR 2009 6680 8079 or 0431 055 407. FREE YOUR VOICE with Gloria on Wednesday February 4 Get truely professional tuition from highly FREE PIANO you move, needs some Byron Bay Bangalow regarded teacher, performer, recording work. Phone 66843885 at 1.30pm doing digital photos. Th ere Carer’s Course artist Parissa Bouas 0421330766 by phone, email or in person by phone, email or in person is no General Meeting on Monday FUN NEW ALL GIRL BAND looking for on Saturday 31 January 09, on Saturday 31 January 09 A skills program for parents and car- February 2. Enquiries Gloria on 6676 ers of people troubled by eating disor- keyboard player. Ph Dee 66840095 BNOPPO4FOJPS$JUJ[FOT 1-3pm, RSL Hall, PIANO LESSONS 1891. ders, starting on February 24, will run Hall, Marvel Street Station Street BA (Hons). Beg to Adv. 66850418 Bruns MASTERING.CD - Byron’s world class Seeking Public Interest on Tuesday evenings for seven weeks. audio mastering, only $66 per song. Why Location is Bangalow. Please contact Are you of a multicultural back- go further? Ph Paul 0407488697 Mim at Lismore Womens Health on Professional tuition in: ground? Are you interested in form- Cape Byron Celtic Dance Dance 6621 9800 presents BIRTHS t$"#"3&5ű.64*$"-5)&"53&t+";;ű ing a steering committee to create education at Irish, Scottish & Ceili Dancing! '6/,ű)*1)01t$-"44*$"-#"--&5 ‘Th e Unity Festival’, a multi cultural Tertiary Preparation Course its best! event, comprising food, dance, song, Classes in Broken Head, t#3&",%"/$*/(t$0/5&.103"3:t5"1 Wollongbar TAFE is running a Cer- Bexhill, Mullumbimby. story telling, craft etc. Please phone tifi cate IV in Tertiary Preparation, an New adult class also available. Enq 0422 760 499 Kerry on 6679 5276 or Helga 6679 HSC equivalent course, designed for 3083. Classes beginning 2nd Feb to Email: adults returning to study. Th e course follow school terms. U3A Brunswick Valley is off ered as both full and part time. [email protected] Contact Karen Simpson On completion, students can claim a [email protected] On February 10, Grace Gawler will refund of their course fees. Informa- 0431 425 298 or Karen speak on Tools for Surviving Th rough Armstrong 0412 473 460 tion and enrolment day is Wednesday All ages welcome Adversity, 10am to 12, Uniting February 4 at 11am in Room BG03, Try something new and Beginner - Advanced Church, Fingal St., Brunswick Heads. Wollongbar TAFE. Phone 6620 4700 discover your inner Celt! [[Enquiries 6684 3126. On Wednes- for a package or call in at the campus. Principal: Cassandra House day February 4, Writing for Poster- M.A.T.O.D, BHMS, B.Ed ity, 10am to 12, Phone 6680 4268. Volunteer Treasurer Needed Want to work in WELCOME Fu-He Gabriel Viani Wednesday, Painting 1.30 to 4pm, Pets for Life Animal Shelter Inc, at REAL ESTATE who joined our family through Phone 6680 1600. Thursday Great Billinudgel are seeking a volunteer adoption on 21/11/08, with love and Scientific Ideas that Changed the to act as their Treasurer. All the hard Certificate and joy from your Mum and Dad. We are ;gZYZg^X` DUD ROOT World, 10am to 12. Phone 6684 4029. work in setting up the system has so blessed to be your parents Licence Th ursday February 12, Computing been done by the present Treasurer. 2 to 4pm. Phone 6680 1748. Friday, Meetings are held approximately North Coast TAFE BIRTHDAYS Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm. Phone 6684 every month and it’s a bit of a social Ph: 1300 666 182 1342. Sunday Boules 2 to 4pm. Phone occasion for volunteers. If you are 6680 4365. interested in the position, please ring U3A Ballina/Byron Jean on 6619 1787 or 0411 032 905. You are invited to join in the first Cat and Dog Desexing meeting of 2009 at 10am on Febru- If you are the holder of a Centrelink RSA/RCG ary 3 in the CWA rooms, Brunswick pension or health care card and are Byron Bay Heads. We will be greeting old friends struggling to aff ord the cost of hav- and welcoming new, signing on for ing your pet desexed, the Animal 9th February ‘FREDERICK’ male 4½ months old X Term 1, having a short General Meet- Welfare League North Coast Branch $75 each breed. Sleek short coat, intelligent, obedient, very sociable with people ing, then aft er morning tea, the Po- may be able to help you. Please ring Special both $140 and other dogs. He will give lots of love etry and Writing Group will have its 6684 4070. CLAGCA app. ABHC (RTO) to right owner. Fred is fast becoming fi rst session of the year. Enquiries to a favourite on New Brighton Beach. 6685 1982. Team BCCC HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Adoption fee applies. MUST BOOK 1800 024 130 Probus Meeting Make a diff erence, join the team at the [email protected] LOWRY BRISBIN for the 31st Companion Animals Welfare Inc. Byron Bay Community and Cultural B/H 6685 1444 Brunswick Valley Probus Combined Centre. For further information on IN MEMORIAM Senior Bush Club will meet on Tuesday Febru- Executive Offi cer, Administrative As- WWW.TEACHINTERNATIONAL.COM ary 3 at 10am at the Ocean Shores sistant and other positions visit www. TEACH RICHARD (DICK) WILLIAM PALMER Country Club. Our guest speaker is byron centre.com.au/jobs. Well paid 30/4/20 - 29/1/08 ENGLISH jobs, great Phillip Walters, Executive Offi cer of lifestyle! Sadly missed by his devoted wife DA Watch the Brunswick Marine Museum will Friends of Feros OVERSEAS Natalie, all his children, stepchildren, TRAVEL – WORK – ADVENTURE! You may not see Council’s development application advertising as it is give a talk on Maritime Studies. All Calling all past and current members. No degree or experience required. grandchildren & great grandchildren. not placed in your community paper. As a free service, therefore, we welcome to share in the friendship Th e next meeting of the Friends of Cert III & IV in Teaching English to So dearly loved, so sadly missed. RIP Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) regularly list all significant new DAs on public exhibition, making clear and outings provided by the club. En- Feros will be on Tuesday February 3 Recruitment service & Job Guarantee! exactly what is sought in the applications and identifying the loc ation quiries 6679 5830. at 2pm at Feros Village, Byron Bay. FREE RESOURCE BOOK LOST & FOUND of the land affected. Th ere will be a celebration of 21 years for prompt course enrolment! Bruns PA Meeting of fundraising and support for Feros Free info session– FOUND: fl oppy eared ginger male rabbit We urge readers to follow up on DAs they feel may affect them by January 27, February 2 Th e next meeting of the Brunswick Villages in Byron Bay and Bangalow. Next course February 18 in Baywood Chase area. Ph 66859954 visiting Council’s office before the advised closing date and making Heads Progress Association will be Sadly it will also be the fi nal meeting 5/1 Carlyle St, Byron Bay an appropriate written submission. Be aware that all submissions are held on Monday February 2 at 7pm in of this group. Th ere are fewer mem- FOUND: BICYCLE Suffolk Park. deemed to be public documents. 6680 8253 Phone 66853645 after 10am the Memorial Hall, Brunswick Heads. bers left to carry on, so it’s a good time Everyone welcome. to go, on a high note! Aft ernoon tea LOST: loved crystal pouch with bell in 2 Kulgun Court Green Gray Villages close 20/2/09 will follow the meeting. Enquiries to Byron. Ph 0417606011 Ocean Shores seniors living village of Sandhills AGM Nola on 6680 1234. 10.2008.757.1 105 units & facilities Sandhills Early Childhood Centre will LIVESTOCK hold their Annual General Meeting Byron Homeschoolers 6 Short St J C Rake close 4/2/09 of the Parent Committee at 6pm on Interested in homeschooling? It’s le- Byron Bay dual occupancy of Th ursday February 19 at the Centre. gal, diverse and now supported by ;gZcX] TURKEYS 10.2008.760.1 2 double storey dwellings All interested family and community a network of friendly local families. Heritage turkey poults starting at $10. members are welcome to join us. For Curious? Come to one of our weekly Ph Greg or Lisa 66840373 27 Marvell St Rhino Project Mgt close 4/2/09 more information please phone An- events and decide whether home- 8aVhhZh Byron Bay dual occupancy of drew on 0411 671 007. schooling might be right for you and Starting with Françoise on Mullum Pony Club 10.2008.759.1 2 double storey dwellings your family. All ages welcome. Call Monday February 2, 2009 SIGN ON AND CAR WASH Playgroup News Arun or Anne on 6684 3385 or Amala 25 Marvell St B J Cooper close 4/2/09 Beginners to conversation Sat 31/1, 10am to 2pm Th e Mullumbimby Uniting Church on 6684 4418 and view our FAQ at at Mullumbimby Showground Byron Bay dual occupancy of Playtime group resumes on Wednes- www.byronhomeschoolers.com. 0417 250 600 Enq. Sec. Carol 66841531, 0447407964 10.2008.763.1 2 double storey dwellings day mornings from 9.30 to 11.30am. 40 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au YOU ARE HERE www.echo.net.au The Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 41 Real Estate Laidback, coastal living has never been so stylish From its unspoiled ‘beach village’, easy-pace and friendly locals to its famous surf break… Lennox Head offers laidback coastal living as it should be. At Elevation Lennox Head, you can now enjoy the relaxed Lennox lifestyle while living in a premium new neighbourhood, master-planned to create a quality of address unique to the region. Our Stage 2 Land release offers level homesites with sweeping hinterland views, cooling sea breezes and parkland aspects… all just a few minutes from the village and the beach. Inspect Elevation Lennox Head today. t )JHI MFWFMIPNFTJUFT t %FTJHO(VJEFMJOFT RVBMJUZDPBTUBMBSDIJUFDUVSF t 'PSNBMFTUBUFFOUSZ USFFMJOFETUSFFUT t LN-FOOPY)FBEWJMMBHFBOECFBDIFT ELE/36-ECHO t 6OEFSNJOVUFT#BMMJOB$#% NJOVUFT#ZSPO#BZ VISIT OUR ONSITE SALES CENTRE: North Creek Road, Lennox Head, NSW 2478 UBD Lennox Head Map 2 C-6 www.elevationlennoxhead.com.au PREMIUM ELEVATED HOMESITES from $285,000 PHONE 1300 762 552 ljhooker AUCTION Brunswick Heads 14 North Head Road, New Brighton Auction to be held Retro Flats In Town WOW New Brighton At This Price! Saturday January 31st, *URXQG·RRU EHGURRP·DW EHGURRP·DW /HDI\JDUGHQZLWKEHGURRPVWKHPDLQHQVXLWH 1 Kumbellin Glen, Ocean Shores 11.30am start at RSL Hall, 8SVWDLUV WZREHGURRPVVXQURRPDQGUHDU GRRUVOHDGLQJRXWWRWKHHDVWIDFLQJYHUDQGDK Fawcett St, Brunswick Heads. HQFORVHGYHUDQGDK $ODUJHGLQHLQNLWFKHQVSDEDWKDQGRSHQSODQOLYLQJ DA Has Been Approved For Dual Occupancy /RFDWHGRQDVTPEORFNZLWKUHDUODQHDFFHVV And A New 5 Bedroom House $PSOHVWRUDJHXQGHUWKHKRXVH FDUSRUWVDQGDVKRUWVWUROOIURPWKHEHDFK 'RZQVWDLUVGRXEOHFDUSRUW VWRUDJH 1/45 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores 1 Bower Street, Brunswick Heads Auction to be held on site, 717 The Pocket Road, The Pocket Saturday 7th February, Chic Chalet A Little Cutie Owner Needs it Sold! 2009 at 11.00am. $UFKLWHFWGHVLJQHGVWRUH\WLPEHUKRXVH 42 January 27, 2009 The Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Real Estate 15 Lawson Street, Byron Bay Phone: (02) 6685 8466 To view more properties visit our website www.byronbayfn.com.au 27 OPEN HOUSE Mullumbimby – Bangalow Armstrong St, Suffolk Park Saturday 12.30-1.30pm 69 Clays Road, Mullumbimby Saturday 11.15-12pm 1HA MO SHARE IN MYOCUM 2 ACRES CLOSE TO MULLUM $ 275,000 $ 829,000 • 2½ acre NE facing M/O share in Myocum • 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rendered brick home • Undulating land with gorgeous views • Spacious, light & airy with ducted aircon Classic • Power & phone on site + access to bore water • Separate double garage w/ workshop, carport • Central to Mullumbimby, Brunswick & Byron • Estab. fruit trees, vegie garden, dam, gazebo • Multiple Occupancy – 22 shares/400 acres • Move right in, nothing to spend, just enjoy! Beach Shack s #HARACTER l LLED ORIGINAL BEACH SHACK ON A PEACEFUL AND GENEROUS SQM BLOCK IN A FANTASTIC LOCATION s /PEN PLAN KITCHENLOUNGE WITH A SEPARATE DINING OPENING OUT TO THE SPACIOUS PAVED COVERED COURTYARD AUCTION s 0RIME LOCATION IN BEACHSIDE 3UFFOLK 0ARK n LISTEN TO THE SURF FROM YOUR onsite Saturday 14th HOME AND WALK TO 4ALLOW "EACH February, 2009 at 1.30pm LIGHT, SPACE & COMFORT RARE AS HENS TEETH SHOPS AND TAVERN Contact: Ian Daniels $ 575,000 $ 765,000 s 'REAT POTENTIAL TO RENOVATE OR • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study • 5.96 ha (15 acres approx) in Myocum 0427 443 227 • Beautifully flowing open plan design • Choice of house sites, north facing RE BUILD ON THIS SITE CREATE YOUR • Light, airy and a great ambience • Converted bails plus newly built studio DREAM BEACH HOME IN BEACHSIDE • Double garage, north facing patio • Unlimited water, large dam, power 3UFFOLK 0ARK 31 1 • Between town & Steiner School • Be self sustainable, live the dream Professionals Mullumbimby/Bangalow Ernst Reisch 59 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby • 6684 2615 www.professionalsmullumbimby.com.au 0428 842 387 SEAN KENNY REAL ESTATE AUCTION REDUCED Vendor Invites Offers Rambling A Well Loved ‘Now’ Rose Home 12 Marvel Street, Byron Bay 15 New City Road, Mullumbimby 3 Tincogan Street, Mullumbimby • Location fringe of CBD • A large grand old home • Tidy 3 bedroom timber home • Suit home offi ce, professional • Three bedroom with sleep out • New kitchen and spa rooms – Holiday let • Large block on two titles • Covered outdoor entertaining • Timber 3 bedroom home + • Close to town and Primary area sleep out on 589sqm School • Gentle walk to shops • Your chance now! Reduced! $ 1,090,000 Now $ 465,000 $ 549,000 Land For Sale OPEN HOUSE Quick Sale Wanted 3ATURDAY PM 141 Hart Court, Ocean Shores OWNER ALREADY PURCHASED • Very cute renovated 2 bedroom • Level cul-de-sac 814.5sqm – WILL BE SOLD! cottage + sunroom • Situated on 1847sqm block, with creek block 717 The Pocket Rd, Billinudgel • Duplex compliant (STCA) frontage & rural outlook $275,000 To Be Auctioned Saturday • Wonderful location close to beach & 7th February, 11am On Site corner store Your Own Rainforest • AFFORDABLE BUYING – don’t miss 10 Acres Of Country Wilderness VENDOR WILL SELL PRIOR your chance! Cafe Lifestyle Living 386 Upper Burringbar Rd, Lot 1 Huonbrook Rd, Wilsons Creek 627 Myocum Road, Myocum Burringbar Contact Sean Kenny Contact Peter Browning • Magni fi cent rural property with • 1920s three bedroom home commercial cafe freehold • 30 elevated Myocum acres • Vacant 200 acres, on 0419 624 024 on 0411 801 795 • Existing 2 bed cabin & approved • Spring fed water supply waterfalls, stunning clean site for new dwelling • Located between Mullum & Rainforest SEAN KENNY • Genuinely unique, own a piece Byron • Private of history • Priced to Sell REAL ESTATE • Set on 9.9 acres $ 620,000 $ 895,000 $475,000 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads ÇÊ ÕÀÀ}L>ÀÊ-Ì]Ê ÕÕLLÞÊ Shop 5/16 The Terrace, 79 Burringbar St MULLUMBIMBY 6684 2200 Brunswick Heads ÈÈn{ÊÓÓääÊUÊÜÜÜ°Ãi>iÞ°V°>Õ ÜÜÜ°Ãi>iÞ°V°>Õ 02 66 850 177 www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 43 Real Estate BYRONeldersbyronbay.com.au BAY 15 Fletcher Street 6685 6222 OPEN HOUSE AUCTION NEW LISTING AUCTION OPEN HOUSE OWNER NEEDS TO LIQUIDATE! MOTIVATED VENDORS Two residential properties to be sold separately or as one at Auction (unless sold prior) Ewingsdale is a rural suburb so close to Byron Bay and its beautiful beaches that it offers the Option 1 - Newly renovated family home on 636.14sqm boasting 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, best of both worlds. This property offers amazing potential with three existing dwellings and 2 lounges, 2 lock-up garages and a brand new gazebo. Option 2 - Level land parcel with even more possibilities (subject to council approval). A town planning consultant’s report will double storey garage & studio. Plans for a 4 bedroom home off studio are council approved and be available upon request and the vendors are open to offers prior to auction. included in the sale. Option 3 – Purchase the entire property with a total land size of This is a very rare parcel of land in a lovely part of the world. 1100sqm Realistic and motivated to sell, the owner will consider all offers prior to Auction. OPEN HOUSE Saturday 4-4.45pm OPEN HOUSE Saturday 3-3.45pm ADDRESS 45 Bottlebrush Cres, Suffolk Park ADDRESS 166 McGettigans Lane, Ewingsdale SALES AGENT Brett Connable 0408 155 931 SALES AGENT Matt Towner 0414 185 976 AUCTION Saturday 7th February ’09 at 11am at the Byron Bay Bowls Club WEBSITE ID 347909 AUCTION Saturday 7th February ’09 at 11am at the Byron Bay Bowls Club WEBSITE ID 358374 David Gordon Stuart Aitken Kaye Wilkie Matt Towner Brett Connable AngelaJo Mlikota Nebelung AngelaSarah Nebelung Baber Sarah Baber Byron at its best 50% NOW SOLD s ,UXURY BEACH HOUSES Open for inspection Sat & Sun only 11am-1pm or by appointment s .ORTHERLY ASPECT Cavanbah Street Byron Bay s %ASY BEACH ACCESS Winner 2008 s /NLY MINUTES WALK TO TOWN MBA Awards s $ONT MISS THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY www.kiah.com.au 1300 730 240 kiah8078/utopia 44 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Real Estate Saturday 12-12.30pm Stylish Contemporary Townhouse 6 SOLD! Incredible Position And Magnificent Views Located at ‘Seadrift’ gated community Upstairs is a north facing master ‘Breeze’ At Brunswick Heads this easy care property allows you to bedroom with en-suite plus two double 30 Buckleys Road, Tyagarah. Within wildlife and only a 10 minute drive to experience the best in low maintenance sized bedrooms with robes. A full walking distance to the beach, this park Byron Bay. These ten two storey homes are located two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and modern lifestyle. bathroom fitted with relaxing spa rounds like property enjoys an elevated position Price Over $1,300,000 in downtown Brunswick Heads within an one single bedroom, two bathroom home. out the upstairs features. Outdoors a with excellent ocean views from Julian Contact Brett Connable 0408 155 931 The ground floor comprises of a large Rocks to Cape Byron in the east and easy walk to the beach, river, local shops Price from $530,000. sparkling lap pool, pavilion BBQ area and Elders Byron Bay and the famous hotel. open plan, light filled living/dining area magical hinterland views to the Nightcap Agent declares interest. and kitchen with s/s appliances and grass playing field. www.eldersbyronbay.com.au The houses have timber floors, large Ranges in the west. Contact Jon Luton on 0422 794 384 or stone bench tops. Glass sliding doors Price $725,000. Website ID: 347592 decks and are open plan in design with Glen Irwin on 0418 604 080. lead to a sunny north facing courtyard. The existing home is council approved for light filled balconies. Contact Glen Irwin on 0418 604 080 or a generous renovation or alternatively, LJ Hooker Byron Bay (02) 6685 7300. Other features include handy internal Erin Chapple on 0434 007 227. A combination of modern materials has access to a DLUG, wash room, separate begin fresh and build your own home. been used to bring an ‘architectural feel’ laundry and aircon throughout. Other benefits include town water, to the site. There are nine homes with established fruit trees, an abundance of Byron Bay Fiji – Rare Freehold Land Opportunity Maui Bay Estate, located on the beautiful makes for convenient living from your Prestigious Broken Head $3,750,000 Live, Work And Play In Paradise Coral Coast of the main island of Fiji, island paradise home. The chance of a lifetime to secure this lounge dining kitchen and outdoor living ✔ Fantastic proven franchise business Buy now and take advantage of the busy offers an ideal lifestyle change/holiday The best ocean view lots (over ½ acre) exclusive piece of paradise located in the area designed to capture the sea breezes ✔ Excellent passing foot traffic; local & summer trading period. home destination and unique investment are selling fast from $125,000 (available opportunity. A peaceful and relaxed living on 10% deposit vendor finance). tightly held enclave of prestigious Broken and those lazy hazy days of summer. visiting customer base Price $490,000 + SAV. Head. With scope to add value through environment located on a white sand Taveuni Development Company To arrange an inspection call Paul ✔ Located in the heart of Byron Bay CBD Further details are available at Ray beach overlooking the ocean provides an minor cometic refurbishment, this 4 Nicholls at the Professionals Byron Bay ✔ Currently run with fulltime manager White Byron Bay. (Australia Office) on 07 5572 4415 bedroom 2 bathroom tri level beach idyllic living atmosphere close to resorts or 0404 448 430. on 02 66856 552 or 0428 665 111. or choose to work in business Sophie Christou 0419 399 222. and world class surfing, diving and house exudes beachside appeal. www.mauibayestate.com ✔ Good wholesale aspect to business Greg Owens 0408 286 008. fishing reefs. Maui Bay Estate features In addition there is a large rumpus/ that current owners have built up electricity, telephone, broadband internet billiard room, double lock up garage with ✔ Training available through Brumbys access and Beach Clubhouse which From $ 95,000 internal access, office, upstairs leads to Byron Bay 15 Lawson Street, Byron Bay Phone: (02) 6685 8466 Saturday113 Alcorn 11.30am-12pm Street, Suffolk Park Huge beachfront block Position with possibilities Well located townhouse Good, clean, industrial 1800sqm on the beachside of Alcorn St Family home in a leafy setting North facing, privacy and a great position 90.48sqm on fl oor + a 44.54sqm mezzanine Soaring raked ceilings in the living/dining area Generous 878.4sqm block Backs onto reserve land Immaculately presented interior Separate lounge + kitchen with island bench Possibilities for dual occupancy (STCA) Kitchen overlooks the lounge/dining area Solid complex with ample parking Park-like gardens and private pool with spa Huge elevated East facing backyard Covered courtyard and garden Lease in place until November 09 Largest block on Alcorn St with a DA for strata Walking distance to Byron Bay’s shops, Short stroll to Arakwal National Park and access to Current rent at $1,426.05/month subdivision restaurants, cinema and Main Beach Tallow Beach 4 22 32 1 3 1+ 1 $ 3,250,000 $ 529,000 $ 395,000 $ 309,000 Central Byron Bay living Tropical oasis in town Value family home In town opportunity Spacious & welcoming, ground fl oor apartment Architecturally designed character fi lled home Large, well built home with versatile fl oor plan Well presented unit in a quiet, central complex Open plan kitchen/lounge/dining area Timber fl oors and very high ceilings Beautiful timber fl oors in upstairs living areas Spacious open plan lounge and dining area Private and secure yard, great atmosphere Living/dining opens to the outdoor living area Generous, covered, north facing balcony North facing courtyard with tranquil gardens Relaxed lifestyle/solid investment opportunity Quality kitchen with a servery Separate offi ce or fourth bedroom downstairs Main bedroom has a private balcony Walk to Main Beach and all of Byron Bay’s Situated in the prime location of the high end of Set on a 617.3sqm block in an elevated and quiet Walking distance to Byron Bay’s town centre, attractions Carlyle Street position in Baywood Chase beaches and restaurants 21 1 32 2 42 2 31+1 $ 440,000 $ 949,000 $ 663,000 $ 479,000 To view more properties visit our website www.byronbayfn.com.au www.echo.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 45 AUCTION ON THE BAY Rep on site Saturday 1-1.30pm Rep on site Thur & Sat 2-2.30pm Open Saturday 11-11.30am Jon Luton 0422 794 384 60 metres to this! 347 St Helena Road, Byron Bay 128 Grays Lane, Tyagarah 2 Wareham Street, Suffolk Park Prestigious St Helena location Land size of approximately 9,070sqm %HDFKVLGH6XIIRON Approved plans for a large residence & pool Beautiful rural views to Mt Warning ODUJHEHGURRPV2 bathrooms & ensuite Breathtaking ocean & hinterland views Very close to Byron Bay Large living areas Only 9kms from the CBD of Byron Bay Council approved for an upmarket residence Covered outdoor area Very rare opportunity High ceilings throughout 2,000 metres to the beachfront Land area of 773sqm CONTACT: CONTACT: Glen Irwin 0418 604 080 Tony Farrell 0417 212 692 Peter Yopp 0411 837 330 Bryce Cameron 0412 057 672 CONTACT: Neil Cameron 0419 274 798 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rep on site Saturday 12-12.30pm Open Wed & Sat 12-12.30pm Open Wed & Sat 12-12.30pm Lots 8 & 9 ‘Oasis’ 24 Scott Street, Byron Bay 160 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay 17 Ribbonwood Place, Suffolk Park Developer liquidating, must be sold Bought before this one sold, can’t have two homes $WWHQWLRQILUVWKRPHEX\HUV 2 ‘Oasis’ house lots going under the hammer Located close to schools, walk to main beach and town Entry level into the Byron market Lot 8 land size of 275sqm Beach style 3 bedroom cottage on 556sqm 3 light filled bedrooms Lot 9 land size of 304sqm Airconditioned open plan living areas, hardwood floors Private covered outdoor area Neighbouring beachfront reserve High ceilings, timber benchtops, fully fenced yard Located in a well established quiet cul de sac Approved plans to build your “treetop” home Separate self contained studio ideal for guests/income Immaculate presentation Use of full resort facilities 7enanted at $600p/w, great investment CONTACT: CONTACT: Liam Annesley 0417 780 795 Peter Yopp 0411 837 330 Bryce Cameron 0412 057 672 [email protected] CONTACT: Andrew Rosee 0421 914 054 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Inspection by Appointment Open Wed & Sat 11-11.30am Rep on site Saturday 12-12.30pm 1, 3 & 5/84-86 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay 6 Teak Circuit, Suffolk Park Lot 11 Parkway Drive, Ewingsdale Prominent freehold 3kms to Byron Bay, easy access to Pacific 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms plus study Sought after 1 acre block Highway )DEXORXVIRUHQWHUWDLQLQJ North facing gentle slope Property consists of 3 strata title units combined to create a High raked ceilings Tree lined & private large showroom Separate parents retreat with balcony Overlooking parkland 2 large mezzanines, separate office, loading dock and parking Free-form inground pool Prestigious location Endless options for your business with 534sqm and Fully fenced & landscaped Don’t miss this one 3 separate titles Continue as one or divide to create 2 or 3 separate businesses CONTACT: Peter Yopp 0411 837 330 Bryce Cameron 0412 057 672 CONTACT: Neil Cameron 0419 274 798 CONTACT: Andrew Rosee 0421 914 054 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 6.30PM AT THE BYRON BAY SURF CLUB OPEN FOR INSPECTION FOR SALE 45 Cemetery Road, 6 Orchid Place, Byron Bay Suffolk Park Saturday 11-11.30am Saturday 1-1.30pm Contact Liam Contact Peter on 0417 780 795 on 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Views As Far As The Eye Can See! ëiVÌÊ->ÌÊ£Ó£Ó°Îä« GNF Bangalow p47 8 Gordon Street, Mullumbimby. ✔ Delightful ambience and appealing 45 Bougainvillea Drive, Federal. ✔ Designed by local architect UÊÊÓ{ÇÊÀ`>ÞÊÕÌÊ,>`]Ê/ÌiL>À°ÊÕVÌÊiLÊ£{°Ê ✔ Located opposite Heritage Park and floor plan ✔ Superior quality - newly built 4 ✔ Luxury master suite the Brunswick River ✔ Best in town! bedroom home Price $1,575,000 ëiVÌÊ->ÌÊ££°Îä« ✔ Easy quick walk to shops & cafes Price $838,000 ✔ Separate media room Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 UÊÊ >}>Ü°ÊÕVÌÊiLÊ£{° ✔ Short drive to beaches View by appointment 7 days. ✔ Open plan living combined dining and Lois Buckett Real Estate 6687 4399 Lois Buckett Real Estate p47 ✔ Four bedrooms and two bathrooms Contact Mark Kinneally on 0429 868 001 kitchen UÊÊ£{£Ê*VV>`ÞÊÊ,>`]Ê «iÀÃÊ- Ì°ÊÊ ✔ Separate office or artists studio with Lois Buckett Real Estate 6687 4399 ✔ Easy care 4.75 acres Ed Silk 0418 660 063 ÕVÌÊÓää°ÊëiVÌÊ->ÌÊÎΰÎä« blissful garden view setting ✔ Only the best fixtures and fittings UÊÊnäÊEÊn££Ê >Ê-ViVÊ ÀÛi]Ê À>Li°ÊÊ ✔ Landscaped grounds ÕVÌÊ«ÀÊ{°ÊëiVÌÊ->ÌÊ£ä£ä°ÎäÊn££ÊÞ® OPEN HOUSE (811 only) Saturday 3-3.30pm Saturday 10-10.30pm Great Investment Property Cheapest House In Bangalow Spectacular Ocean And Hinterland Views 141 Piccadilly Hill Road, Coopers ✔ 100yr old figs & views to the mountains 809 & 811 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell Entry Point In Bangalow & Nothing To Spend Shoot. A very special property – few ✔ 106 easily accessible acres, high on 29 Leslie Street, Bangalow. Price $499,000 places offer such inspiration and beauty. Coopers Shoot 809 & 811 Coolamon Scenic Drive, # 811 View Sat 10-10.30pm. No doubt Coorabell. Genuine interest in the it is all about the views to the mountain ✔ Comfortable 3 bedroom brick home. Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 ✔ Spring fed dam, watercourse and ✔ Less than 10 min drive to Lennox Head, combined two lots will be considered by here. It has a comfortable 4 bedroom ✔ New kitchen. Lois Buckett Real Estate 6687 4399 rainforest area Broken Head, Byron Bay and Bangalow negotiation prior to the 14th March 2009. home set on an easy maintenance ✔ Large private courtyard. ✔ Unique home with plenty of character Auction in New Year 2009. # 809 Has the main residence and the 1.777ha. Visit Today! ✔ Low maintenance. Ideal weekender. and charm Contact Mark Kinneally on 0429 868 001 original country cottage with three Auction 4th April Many options! The new owner may ✔ Amazing sense of space both inside Lois Buckett Real Estate 6687 4399 substantial outbuilding with existing and out Contact: Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 choose to renovate or redesign to create Gail Fuller on 0418 441 675 rights and approvals for various uses. apartment style living. Be quick. Gail Fuller Real Estate 6680 8111 ✔ Close to airports: Ballina (15mins), Set on 4.496 ha with amazing grounds Coolangatta (45mins) and pool and large fig trees. www.echo.net.au The Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2009 47 Backlash Right: Local historian Peter Duke sent us this image of art- ist June Goodwin’s depiction of a popular Byron activity, ‘Hello Mum, will you send me more money?’ According to Peter, June lived in Byron Bay from 1987 to 1997 and mar- ried the late Harold Goodwin who went to school in Byron Bay. Harold published a book in the 1940s called Byron Bay, where Australia fi rst greets the TASTY PIZZA sun, before going off to WWII with Vince Watego and Brian Moughan. Peter’s Byron Bay EBook, 100 years of Imagery ON and Story is now available on CD. To purchase a copy ($24.95) email info@byron- SPELT & GF CRUST bayebook.com or phone Peter on 0422 022 097. The CD is also available in Byron Bay at OPEN 7 DAYS 4pm to 9pm Book City, Mary Ryan’s Book ■ ■ ■ ■ would serve as a place for the American foreign policy. Shop, Byron Visitors Centre Following on from our story President and his administra- ■ ■ ■ ■ Ocean Shores Shopping Centre and the Cape Byron Light- last week on plastic bags, the tion to connect with the rest Your challenge this week: house Shop. West now has no excuse not of the nation and the world. Place an origami animal at a ■ ■ ■ ■ to follow the Asian lead. China So far you can leave comments table in a café. Report inter- Th e press release last week from plans to ban plastic bags at su- through the Contact Us but- esting results to editor@echo. the state Department of Plan- permarkets by June and in In- ton, so have a go at infl uencing net.au. ning announcing their approval dia, Delhi offi cials announced of changes to the Mullumbimby that carrying a polythene shop- supermarket DA declared that ping bag could attract a sen- the modifi cations ‘will generate tence of fi ve years in prison. local jobs and allow residents to Th at’s just a tad harsh, but Aus- Family Friendly A Property of shop close to home.’ Since the tralia surely could just ban the Farm! Immense Beauty! department is supposed to be use of plastic bags for starters. The Pocket Moffats Rd, Billinudgel a neutral body deciding mat- If they’re not available we’ll all ters on their technical merits, start using cloth bags or card- $1,720,000 $1,199,000 board boxes. Country home with 4 beds, 2 Pictures and words do no justice. that little bit of spin on behalf of baths. 52 useable acres with Glorious elevated north position. Woolworths unconsciously re- ■ ■ ■ ■ creek. Separate guest house. 2.2 ha property, 3 bed, 3 bath, veals that this state government A reader was ‘intrigued to fi nd Potential for stud farm.Room for 2 living areas + media room. is run for corporations and not the NSW Department of Edu- all farm animals. Water is a major Sweeping rural views to the coast. for people. cation website lists Boxing Day benefi t on the property! Private retreat close to the beach. ■ ■ ■ ■ for 2010 as being on December So far over 100 riders have reg- 27 – www.boardofstudies.nsw. istered for the Great Australian edu.au/events/vacations.html. Bike Ride which starts from Imagine if NSW government Melbourne on March 21. Th e departments were able to set Ride aims to raise awareness all our public holidays. Do- and funds for mental health nate over $50,000 to the NSW education and research pro- ALP and have a public holiday grams conducted by Australian named aft er you…’ Rotary Health. Stage 4 sees the ■ ■ ■ ■ Ride go from Sydney to Bris- As you would expect the Prez’s bane, April 17-May 7. If you website www.whitehouse.gov Ph: 02 6680 4400 want to get involved, either by has had a bit of a spruce-up. 7/84 Rajah Rd. Ocean Shores registering for the Ride or by The White House’s new di- E: [email protected] sponsoring a rider, visit www. rector of new media, Macon W: prdnationwide.com.au/oceanshores greataustralianbikeride.org.au. Phillips, says the new website Grail Quest Introduction to Grail Quest ...a journey Some of the themes explored in the (a 9-week Course) which is the into the course are: opening term of the two year part- Spiritual Science time foundation course. The Quest for Meaning. The Elements. of Rudolf Steiner... The Temperaments. Sacred Geometry. GRAIL QUEST offers a modern form of The Origins of the Earth & Humanity. adult education based on the work of Rudolf The Evolution of Consciousness. Steiner. Through a deepened understanding Christology. Mystery Schools & of the inner workings of the world and ourselves, inner Mystery Centres. The Birth of Modern development and soul transformation are brought Consciousness in the Renaissance. The about. This in turn leads to an enhanced capacity to Search for the Holy Grail. Life Phases: an transform the outer world. Exploration of Biography. The course consists of lectures, discussions and meditation which are expanded through artistic 9 week Introductory Course: $600 experiences in music, painting, sculpture, story telling, Friday 4.30 – 7.30pm and speech, drama, craft and the new art of eurythmy. No Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm previous artistic experience is necessary. The emphasis Commencing 6th February of the course is away from competition and is focused Venue: Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner on individual growth. The course aims to teach School, McGettigans Lane, Ewingsdale through the heart, hand and mind and to bring our efforts to fruition through love of the deed. GRAIL Enquiries: Kristy Brake 0431 833 959 QUEST is also the prerequisite for the Steiner Teacher or Gerry Josephson 6684 8280 or Training Program. (mob) 0406 788 050 48 January 27, 2009 Th e Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au